Baz loves talking about singing and the work you have to put in to be successful. He is a loud personality at times, but I bet it would be fun listening to you two geek out over the art.
I was at a rock festival in Sweden in 2005 where Sebastian played. The concert was awesome (I am/was a long time fan of Skid Row). Afterwards he held a meet and greet and my brother and I were first in line. He asked my name and I said Rikke and then he immediately sang the first verse of 18 and Life for me - switching "boy" with "girl". I was speechless. He was so sweet, kind and humble to talk to and I will never ever forget it.
Sebastian Bach is, in my humble opinion, one of the most underrated rock vocalists of all time. I hardly ever hear him mentioned when people mention the greatest vocalists or greatest frontmen.
Agreed. I think part of the problem is Skiw Row just gets lumped into that generic last wave of hair metal trying to hang on while grunge was taking over the world. A lot of those bands don't really get judged on their own merit but as weird products of their time. Sebastian Bach definitely stands out as one of the greater talents from that scene.
Respectfully, that song stinks :). I get it, you guys like sad songs, but the song is nothing special. "Youth gone wild" and "Slave to the grind" are great.
Scotti Hill is even underappreciated by the cameras. They concentrated so much on Dave Sabo because of looks that they barely even show that Scotti played this solo. Killer guitarist that usually played the slower melodic solos like this, Wasted Time and so forth.
@@ericm4426 They had different roles. Dave is more Staccato and Scotti Legato. Matter of taste, though Scotti is for me also "better". I think the skill level was about as even as a guitar team ever was or could be.
This is what the late 80s were all about. I graduated hs in 1988. This stuff was my teen years. I’m so happy to see someone recognizing what I already knew. Thank you
I knew damn well “that child blew a child away” was coming but it still gave me goosebumps and made the hair on my legs stand on end. Damn that man can sing
Same. Mind blowingly good!!! Can't imagine anyone else doing that so well. I actually watched the video just to see how she reacted to that specific part lol
I'm actually glad you started with these 2 fantastic bangers cuz skid row's "wasted time" will actually melt you mind.. just when you think that it can't get any better, they took "wasted time" to a whole new level.. it actually scary how good that song is..
Sebastian is the true embodiment of a rockstar. He has the look, the style, the sound, the attitude, the lifestyle and his voice is one in a billion. Im so happy he's still making music and just put out a new album
@@A_Final_HitUnfortunately, some of us don't age well, the Rock lifestyle is hard on the body and the looks, Jon Bongovi is one of the few that hasn't lost his looks so much, often there's not much people can do too stop the march of time. As George Michael said as a young man, "the music will still be there, when the looks are gone", too me this is right, personality and talent are so important, as looks fade.
Wasted Time is not only Sebastian's high-water mark for vocals, but the song is about Steven Adler's drug addiction. Steven was a very close friend to him and the emotion in that song is so strong. You can just feel it physically in his vocals. This is the song you need to hear from Sebastian and the boys.
So happy you have embraced metal music the way you have. So many people outside the genre just think its loud, screaming or obnoxious music, but there are SIGNIFICANTLY talented musicians and singers all over the genre that are often overlooked simply because of the musical style
It makes my heart so happy to hear your appreciation for all of these amazing vocalists and music groups that I grew up with and still love 30+ years later!!!!
Absolutely he was taught bell canto technique which doesn’t harm the vocal chords which is why he can’t still kill it today another singer from Canadian band Helix also sings using bell canto and he also teaches it as well look up Brian Vollmer
I watch your videos for the sole purpose of seeing someones genuine reaction to such wonderful tunes and vocalists. I cant go back and hear them for the first time but i can watch you and that gets me close enough!
He is an astounding vocalist! Has always been one of my favorites! His stent on Broadway as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is fantastic! You would enjoy it very much!
Sebastian Bach's voice is like the perfect combination of all the great rock singers from the past. If you were creating a hard rock singer avatar and you pushed all the sliders as close to perfect as possible. Underrated.
@@Uphold-your-RightsThat's what I was going to say. Their debut album was a massive hit. But Slave to the Grind came out in mid 91, and shortly after that, Nirvana exploded, and grunge exploded with them. So even the good bands the preceded them had a tough time for a while. It was a wild time to be alive, and there was a ton of good music, but so much got overshadowed by the massive impact of grunge in the popular music scene.
That child blew a child away lyric has always given me chills. His voice, wow. You are the best person to dissect this masterpiece. Came out when I was almost 18 and has always been one of my favorites! Thank you for spending time on this. You are magnificent at what you do 🥰 Your reaction was priceless.
OMG, a 2nd Skid Row review... love it! I honestly believe Sebastian has one of the best rock voices ever. I know you've covered 'I remember you', but as everyone else is saying in the comments, review 'Wasted Time'! Let's have a hatrick of skid row videos :)
Other reaction channels come and go but I keep coming back to yours. I think it because of your skill, open mindedness and ability to evolve and continue to learn even though you are so proficient in many ways already. Thank you for giving this incredible singer your love and time. Sebastian Bach is a living rockstar legend.
Elizabeth stuck 5 minutes in the first two sentences gives an idea of what a beast Sebastian is. A real beast, it's like a tiger that purrs and suddenly roars and shakes you inside.
Hi, crime author here. First off; thanks for being you. I've recently learned that I can sing (my SO introduced me to where my voice is, she had some choir training), and I've been following your channel and learning a lot. Keep doing your thing! Anyhow, your comment about "why do guys keep guns in their pants??" I can (sorta) explain that. That style of carry is called "Appendix carry" or "Mexican carry". Yes, it's associated with criminals and yes, it's as dangerous a way of carrying a gun as you'd imagine for all the reasons you can think of. And yes, plenty of criminals are admitted to hospitals across the country from self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the...groin area. Why people do it; mostly its so they can throw guns away if police are chasing them and have no connection to said gun - after all, if the cops don't actually catch you with the gun it isn't your gun. Also, it apparently feels "manly" and "badass" to have a gun shoved down your pants. I don't get that part any more than you do, but apparently it takes all kinds.
Wasted Time is a must. Besides Sebastian's literally unbelievable range, this video shows his talent in relaying emotion. This is not just a song. It is a personal plea to a friend who has been deafened by falling into the black hole of heroin addiction. I don't think there is a more perfect example of the whirlwind of emotions experienced by those who have watched someone they love killing themselves and not being able to reach them. He sings from the depths of his soul and his pain is palpable. It is soul crushing and will leave you speechless. In my opinion, it is a masterpiece.
Great reaction! Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to my one of my all time fave’s of his. 30+ years later and he still gives me goosebumps when I hear him hit those high notes. I knew you’d be amazed when you heard it and was SO looking forward to you doing this reaction video. Thank you! 😊
So glad to see so many other people giving love to Quicksand Jesus. I think Wasted Time is probably the best marriage of songwriting to vocal performance, but just isolating Bach's performance alone, Quicksand Jesus might honestly be the better example. It's really damn close. I need to listen to that album again, like right now. :)
When you listen to his speaking voice, even today, he is very unique. He has always been a little all over the place but that's also part of what makes things so wild when he sings and absolutely goes for it.
These are some of the most genuine reactions to great songs I've seen anywhere online. I love watching these videos. Elizabeth, the nuanced metaphors and phrases you use perfectly describe the changes in tone and pitch, and how the singer achieves them. Like, the cupcake sprinkles metaphor - it's so silly, but it explains it PERFECTLY! Keep 'em coming! :D
Impatiently waited all week for this one since your heads up comment & it didn't disappoint 😁Thanks for doing more Skid Row, please please please make Wasted Time the next song by them 🙏 as for your comments about his future, while I personally consider him one of the greatest singers I've ever heard, age wasn't kind to his voice & his career became more obsession with what he lost when kicked out of Skid Row, but fortunately we got 2 great albums & plenty more music videos to review of them 🤣(in no particular order) Monkey Business, Quicksand Jesus, Slave to the Grind, Youth Gone Wild 🤟
I dunno man. I mean Poison is a great Rock band so is Tesla. Tom Keifer plays like 17 instruments. Hair metal got a bad rap. I mean if you listen to Something to Believe in or Life Goes on and tell me that dude can't write or sing I just can't talk to you
Try also please...''Wasted Time''....i think you'll find it interesting, as Sebastian is singing absolutely fantastic a rock ballad with different tones. Thank you for your work :)
Following this up with Warrant's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" would be awesome. Though I usually prefer live videos, I'd strongly suggest the official video - the imagery helps to tell the story and define the emotions in the song.
Please do Skid Row “Wasted Time” next. Baz is probably one of the best singers at “coloring” his vocal lines, meaning, he uses every technique he has, to paint almost every single word with the emotion he needs to convey the meaning of what he’s singing.
Youth Gone Wild & Slave to the Grind were the two other singles that got me into Skid Row along with 18 & Life, so there is always a soft spot for me there! Seeing him perform at a small club a couple years ago he still sounds killer live.
Watching you listening to some of my favorite music for the first time makes me relive listening to it for the first time again. I can’t thank you enough for that.
I genuinely love seeing your work for the memories it brings from my school days. I always so admired my voice student friends who worked so hard and were so dedicated to making it happen every time. You could tell how much they put in and they didn't have some random instrument to help out, it was just them.
You should totally interview Sebastian Bach. I’m sure he’d be up for it (I mean don’t want to speak for him, but he’s a cool guy). I’ve seen podcasts with Dave “snake” from Skid row. It was great.
I agree - there's something about his vocals in 'In a Darkened Room' that's stood out a bit more to me than in all the other songs on The Slave to the Grind and Skid Row albums since they came out
This is the song that'll blow her mind. I already thought Sebastian Bach was a top notch singer after listening to their first album, but when I've listened "In a Darkened Room" for the first time...man, the chills were real
@@DrRyan81 I'm clearly hearing different things than you, because I haven't heard anything decent live for the last decade, and many of his contemporaries sound excellent
You could say that this song is about stupid mistakes of youth that can ruin your life. Dave Sabo wrote this song originally about his brother Rick that came home from Vietnam a different person but couldn't make the lyrics work so they changed it to be a story about an 18 year old boy who shot his friend by accident. He thought the gun wasn't loaded.
That's interesting. I thought that originally Dave Sabo wrote this song with the lyrics referring to his brother who served in Vietnam, and as he came back home, he was a different person. It was Jon Bon Jovi who gave him advice about making the subject of the song related more to everyone else's experiences, so listeners could find something on which they could relate. Recently I watched an interview with Rachel Bolan who pointed out this.
@@AnnaluisaSocher After further research, you are right, it originally started out originally about Dave's brother that went to Vietnam and came back a different person but they said it didn't work out as they wanted to so they changed the narrative (from an interview on Bravewords website entitled 'Dave "Snake" Sabo tells the true story behind Skid Row Class "18 and Live.) I can't put the link here, TH-cam will delete the comment (updated my comment based on further research)
@@jeremiahrose4681 Actually, you can't trust mobile phone sound. I've recorded gigs on my phone that sounded great live, sounded great on soundboard and yet sounded horrible on the video I recorded. Phones have specific types of mics that emphasize certain sounds and cannot capture dynamic range.
I was 15 years old, my very first concert ever. Van Halen's Right Now tour with Sammy Haggar, Skid Row opened for them and I absolutely lost my mind when they played this song!
Saw them play at The Marquee, around 1990, I guess. That boy had an amazing set of pipes for such an intimate venue. Set the place alight! Also, he came out wearing a jacket with Michael Monroe (of Hanoi Rocks) on the back - he knows his (and our) heroes.
@@johnnyandersson5622 From that era-ish... Sabbath with Dio, Maiden, Priest, OG Metallica, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, etc. Also Enya.
I waited so long to hear you review 18 and Life and I was not disappointed. I think Wasted Time should be your next listen. Everything about 18 and Life is turned up one more notch in Wasted Time. It has everything.
Absolutely correct in saying Sebastian has navigated a long and broad career with stratospheric highs and doldrums of the rigors of his profession. He’s a very intense personality and is a true blue rock and roll hero, but his own worst enemy at times
Incredible, incredible vocal performance aside… over time I had forgotten what a simply well written and produced song this is. From the transitional bit between the first chorus and second verse, to the transition from the second chorus into the bridge (love how featured that bass fill is!)… Speaking of that bridge… what a bridge! Those unison single-note guitar lines build such tension, releasing into the vocal climax of the song, and a great, melodic guitar solo to follow. And Bach’s (fantastic) vocal gymnastics in the outro are underpinned by a fairly significant dynamic shift in the music… the acoustic guitars sneak back in under the electrics, and that beautiful counter-melody by the lead guitar, culminating in that brief outro solo. What a tune! One of the first I learned (poorly!) when I first started playing.
I saw Sebastian Bach as the lead in the Broadway play Jekyll and Hyde here in New York City in the early 2000's. And he KILLED IT! He was so good in it
I knew you'd love this. His voice here is probably one of the most incredible I've ever heard. The range on this guy...! "Youth Gone Wild" is also incredible.
Skid row was my first live concert i went with a few friends and was just blown away. Sadly one of my closest friends who was with us died in an accident at his grandmothers two days after the concert. Every time i hear Skid Row i think of him. 13 years old is far to young to lose your life. R.I.P. Travis wherever you are.
So sorry for your loss, I lost my best friend Logan to cancer @ 27. Thankfully, we still have the songs that help keep those memories alive and soothe our soul. Peace.
Sebastian Bach was called the "pretty boy with the golden voice". I never really liked hair bands or metal very much but I really liked a lot of Skid Row because of Sebastian Bach's voice. He said in an interview that his vocal style is an old Italian style called bel canto and it was taught to him by a man named Don Lawrence.
Wasted Time, Quicksand Jesus and In a Darkened Room. All amazing! I was 17 when this song came out and I was blown away by this beautiful man with this mesmerizing voice. I still listen to Sebastian. The album he just put out is great.
WHY NOT ASK BACH TO BE ON THE SHOW? Bet he'd do it.
I was thinking the same i think he would love it!!
Baz loves talking about singing and the work you have to put in to be successful. He is a loud personality at times, but I bet it would be fun listening to you two geek out over the art.
Agree 1000%!!!
Yes! I bet he’d do it in a heartbeat
DO IT!!! Ask him. 🙏✌️
I would love to see a conversation between Elizabeth and Sebastian Bach. We all want to see it. Let's make it happen
YESSSS PLEASE!!!!!🙏
I was at a rock festival in Sweden in 2005 where Sebastian played. The concert was awesome (I am/was a long time fan of Skid Row). Afterwards he held a meet and greet and my brother and I were first in line. He asked my name and I said Rikke and then he immediately sang the first verse of 18 and Life for me - switching "boy" with "girl". I was speechless. He was so sweet, kind and humble to talk to and I will never ever forget it.
Sebastian Bach is, in my humble opinion, one of the most underrated rock vocalists of all time. I hardly ever hear him mentioned when people mention the greatest vocalists or greatest frontmen.
Agreed. I think part of the problem is Skiw Row just gets lumped into that generic last wave of hair metal trying to hang on while grunge was taking over the world. A lot of those bands don't really get judged on their own merit but as weird products of their time. Sebastian Bach definitely stands out as one of the greater talents from that scene.
Its absolutely criminal how much Bach and Skid Row in general get ignored in the wider world. Same thing with Savatage and the Oliva boys.
Cuz he's not
@@parithian8462I think the trained vocalist, vocal coach, and vocal researcher who’s video you are commenting on proves otherwise.
@parithian8462 : The first three Skid Row albums are great so you are clueless to his vocals.
That moment at "that child blew a child away" gives me that similar feeling in my throat, plus my spine. He punches that phrase right through you.
Skid Row's Wasted Time will astound you!
I’ll back this up!
Wasted Time is literally his best.
Respectfully, that song stinks :). I get it, you guys like sad songs, but the song is nothing special. "Youth gone wild" and "Slave to the grind" are great.
@@ticket67 Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man.
It's good, but in a Darkened room is better.
Let’s not forget how good the guitar solos are in this song! Perfect compliment to Bachs voice.
Scotti Hill is even underappreciated by the cameras. They concentrated so much on Dave Sabo because of looks that they barely even show that Scotti played this solo. Killer guitarist that usually played the slower melodic solos like this, Wasted Time and so forth.
@@grilledspaghettiScott is a better guitar player
@@ericm4426 They had different roles. Dave is more Staccato and Scotti Legato. Matter of taste, though Scotti is for me also "better". I think the skill level was about as even as a guitar team ever was or could be.
@@grilledspaghetti Remember you guitar solo is magic 🎩
@@ericm4426 Self titled and Slave to the Grind have so many melodic solo's its hard to say which is my favourite 🙂
35 years later, this song and his voice at the time still gives me goosebumps.
Yep. Every time I hear it since it was released.
Well said, Timeless... # 1 on my playlist for them, This whole album was excellent....
This video was played constantly in the golden age of MTV. Great to be a teen back then
he is a B leaguer though
I think Kirk might've helped Elizabeth conceive another embryo last night. Watch for a new baby in April 2025.😂
Perfect voice and beautiful too!! Sebastian was straight up perfection in the 80-90's!
This is what the late 80s were all about. I graduated hs in 1988. This stuff was my teen years. I’m so happy to see someone recognizing what I already knew. Thank you
"Wasted Time" and "In a Darkened Room" MUST BE listen to you dearest Elizabeth. It will blown your mind for sure.
he has so much emotion in his voice in both songs both have a deep meaning for him
I second that for sure!
Quicksand Jesus too
My thoughts exactly!
Absolutely, these two are so essential. Freaking amazing
I knew damn well “that child blew a child away” was coming but it still gave me goosebumps and made the hair on my legs stand on end. Damn that man can sing
Same. Mind blowingly good!!! Can't imagine anyone else doing that so well. I actually watched the video just to see how she reacted to that specific part lol
At some point, when listening to Sebastian Bach, everyone has a time where they think "Now hes just showing off."
And that is why we give him our money
If ya got it, flaunt it.🤘
😂😂 so true
Actually though I’ve seen multiple people say exactly this 😂 I think his passion really shows through in his vocals, he loves it
Just like many über talented vocalists, Mariah, Christina etc ..
I'm actually glad you started with these 2 fantastic bangers cuz skid row's "wasted time" will actually melt you mind.. just when you think that it can't get any better, they took "wasted time" to a whole new level.. it actually scary how good that song is..
Sebastian is the true embodiment of a rockstar. He has the look, the style, the sound, the attitude, the lifestyle and his voice is one in a billion. Im so happy he's still making music and just put out a new album
He *had* the look. These days he looks like a middle school lunch lady.
@@A_Final_HitUnfortunately, some of us don't age well, the Rock lifestyle is hard on the body and the looks, Jon Bongovi is one of the few that hasn't lost his looks so much, often there's not much people can do too stop the march of time.
As George Michael said as a young man, "the music will still be there, when the looks are gone", too me this is right, personality and talent are so important, as looks fade.
Wasted Time is not only Sebastian's high-water mark for vocals, but the song is about Steven Adler's drug addiction. Steven was a very close friend to him and the emotion in that song is so strong. You can just feel it physically in his vocals. This is the song you need to hear from Sebastian and the boys.
❤ much respect for the info share. 🤘🤘
@@amandakennedy6348 Thank you
You could hear that song a million times
(and I have) and get the chills every time..
Yup!
So happy you have embraced metal music the way you have. So many people outside the genre just think its loud, screaming or obnoxious music, but there are SIGNIFICANTLY talented musicians and singers all over the genre that are often overlooked simply because of the musical style
Bach was absolutely beautiful back in the day.
That was one of the criticisms of him back in the day: He was just too pretty and was written off by most general male metal/rock fans.
It makes my heart so happy to hear your appreciation for all of these amazing vocalists and music groups that I grew up with and still love 30+ years later!!!!
In a darkened room!! Not only his voice but also the lyrics will cause you to burst in tears...
'Quicksand Jesus' is the ideal song to showcase the vocal mastery of Bach!
You beat me to it.
Absolutely, it's definitely his best. \m/ Other great "Slave To The Grind" album tracks are Monkey Business, In a Darkened Room, and Wasted Time.
Totally, Wasted Time and Darkened Room are pretty impressive too vocally, they you have Youth Gone Wild that brings a total different vocal style!
@@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075 disagree. In a Darkened Room.
@@danno7583 In a darkened roo is SO DARK. And so great,
"Slave To The Grind" is a must for gritty vocals!
Indeed. I hear "Monkey Business" all the time, but 'Slave' just ROCKS.
i back this! Slave to the Grind is great!
@@pufferzsola69 I'll add "Youth Gone Wild" to make this epic.
That's when I really started to dig Skid Row - they went in a much heavier direction on that album.
Slave to the grind is my favorite album. You get a lot of various styles in one album.
Dear Elizabeth, would be nice a Tea Time Interview with Sebastian Bach. He is an icon who knows everything about rock history and singing.
Absolutely 1000% , he is so fun to talk with. You won't regret reaching out to him.
Skid row "Youth Gone Wild" is a Gen-X anthem ❤
Well said.🤘
that song came out when i was in the eighth grade and it described my friends and i well. we got in sooo much trouble back then.
Hell yeah! I was in 7th grade when it came out… oh man those were the days
I was mid-teens and in love with Sebastian and Skid Row 😂❤
As an early Gen-X, yes, it is.
I’ve always thought Bach was a stunningly technical singer and never got recognition for it. Love to see you analyzing his vocals on this one!!
Absolutely he was taught bell canto technique which doesn’t harm the vocal chords which is why he can’t still kill it today another singer from Canadian band Helix also sings using bell canto and he also teaches it as well look up Brian Vollmer
I watch your videos for the sole purpose of seeing someones genuine reaction to such wonderful tunes and vocalists. I cant go back and hear them for the first time but i can watch you and that gets me close enough!
He is an astounding vocalist! Has always been one of my favorites! His stent on Broadway as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is fantastic! You would enjoy it very much!
Sebastian Bach's voice is like the perfect combination of all the great rock singers from the past. If you were creating a hard rock singer avatar and you pushed all the sliders as close to perfect as possible. Underrated.
In a darkened room will just blow you away with what this man can REALLY do.
Skid Row was underrated in their time. Still listening to them 30 years later. Sebastian Bach was a beast!
How is a multi-platinum rockstar underrated 🤔
Underrated? They were international megastars!!!
@@bjrnarbjrnarsson5845they did get somewhat overshadowed by grunge in the early 90s.
@@Uphold-your-RightsThat's what I was going to say. Their debut album was a massive hit. But Slave to the Grind came out in mid 91, and shortly after that, Nirvana exploded, and grunge exploded with them. So even the good bands the preceded them had a tough time for a while. It was a wild time to be alive, and there was a ton of good music, but so much got overshadowed by the massive impact of grunge in the popular music scene.
they were never able to really recover after losing that baseball game against Pantera...
That child blew a child away lyric has always given me chills. His voice, wow. You are the best person to dissect this masterpiece. Came out when I was almost 18 and has always been one of my favorites! Thank you for spending time on this. You are magnificent at what you do 🥰 Your reaction was priceless.
It took me 30 years to realize that's was the line. But man is it powerful.
OMG, a 2nd Skid Row review... love it! I honestly believe Sebastian has one of the best rock voices ever. I know you've covered 'I remember you', but as everyone else is saying in the comments, review 'Wasted Time'! Let's have a hatrick of skid row videos :)
Other reaction channels come and go but I keep coming back to yours. I think it because of your skill, open mindedness and ability to evolve and continue to learn even though you are so proficient in many ways already.
Thank you for giving this incredible singer your love and time. Sebastian Bach is a living rockstar legend.
Elizabeth stuck 5 minutes in the first two sentences gives an idea of what a beast Sebastian is. A real beast, it's like a tiger that purrs and suddenly roars and shakes you inside.
Also I think Wasted Time showcase Sebastian's top tier vocals. There you can here the distortion he can achieve.
I was thinking the whole time, "She's spent a quarter of her video on the very first phrase ... and the best parts are still coming up."
Another vote for Wasted Time from me, also check out In a Darkened Room
“Balls to the wall goes for it”. The moment that the charismatic voice fully evolved into a full metal head for me.🤣🤣
This gives me the idea to listen to "Balls to the Wall" by Accept. With Udo Dirkschneider as singer! 😆
Fun fact: balls to the wall used to be Sebastian Bach's ringtone back in 2005/2006 😂
Nice shoutout to the band Accept. 😉
She does have a Metal Heart!
Elizabeth is my lady crush. She’s beautiful, classy, and intelligent. I was shocked to hear her use that expression. LOL!
His voice is amazing and I’m so glad you covered it ❤❤❤
Hi, crime author here. First off; thanks for being you. I've recently learned that I can sing (my SO introduced me to where my voice is, she had some choir training), and I've been following your channel and learning a lot. Keep doing your thing!
Anyhow, your comment about "why do guys keep guns in their pants??" I can (sorta) explain that. That style of carry is called "Appendix carry" or "Mexican carry". Yes, it's associated with criminals and yes, it's as dangerous a way of carrying a gun as you'd imagine for all the reasons you can think of. And yes, plenty of criminals are admitted to hospitals across the country from self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the...groin area.
Why people do it; mostly its so they can throw guns away if police are chasing them and have no connection to said gun - after all, if the cops don't actually catch you with the gun it isn't your gun. Also, it apparently feels "manly" and "badass" to have a gun shoved down your pants. I don't get that part any more than you do, but apparently it takes all kinds.
Yes this is why people give Sebastian Bach so much credit, at this age he was the singer everyone else wish they had.
Sebastian Bach is a walking metal encyclopedia. He not only sings but intensely studied the genre.
So is Dave Mustaine.
Wasted Time is a must. Besides Sebastian's literally unbelievable range, this video shows his talent in relaying emotion. This is not just a song. It is a personal plea to a friend who has been deafened by falling into the black hole of heroin addiction. I don't think there is a more perfect example of the whirlwind of emotions experienced by those who have watched someone they love killing themselves and not being able to reach them. He sings from the depths of his soul and his pain is palpable. It is soul crushing and will leave you speechless. In my opinion, it is a masterpiece.
Great reaction! Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to my one of my all time fave’s of his. 30+ years later and he still gives me goosebumps when I hear him hit those high notes. I knew you’d be amazed when you heard it and was SO looking forward to you doing this reaction video. Thank you! 😊
In A Darkened Room is the song you really want to listen to. He explores his entire range, and the emotion in his voice is phenomenal.
It's hard to choose between a couple.. This one hits me in the feels every time.
Love Darkened room
"Sebastian Bach is a satisfying cupcake with sprinkles" - Elizabeth Zharoff-07/13/24
Quicksand Jesus or Wasted Time, honestly it's amazing how much they improved from their 1st album to their 2nd album. Most bands don't do that.
I agree with both of these. Wasted Time is the one most people thing if for the big notes, but I think Quicksand Jesus is more interesting vocally
Agreed, and it's sad that he normally doesn't fit these into his live shows anymore. Limited time, etc. I get it, but every so often would be great!
Quicksand Jesus may be one of their best songs
So glad to see so many other people giving love to Quicksand Jesus. I think Wasted Time is probably the best marriage of songwriting to vocal performance, but just isolating Bach's performance alone, Quicksand Jesus might honestly be the better example. It's really damn close.
I need to listen to that album again, like right now. :)
For sure the second album is a masterpiece.
When you listen to his speaking voice, even today, he is very unique. He has always been a little all over the place but that's also part of what makes things so wild when he sings and absolutely goes for it.
These are some of the most genuine reactions to great songs I've seen anywhere online. I love watching these videos. Elizabeth, the nuanced metaphors and phrases you use perfectly describe the changes in tone and pitch, and how the singer achieves them. Like, the cupcake sprinkles metaphor - it's so silly, but it explains it PERFECTLY! Keep 'em coming! :D
Wasted Time and In a Darkened Room are incredible. A combination of talent and emotion that will leave you stunned.
Impatiently waited all week for this one since your heads up comment & it didn't disappoint 😁Thanks for doing more Skid Row, please please please make Wasted Time the next song by them 🙏
as for your comments about his future, while I personally consider him one of the greatest singers I've ever heard, age wasn't kind to his voice & his career became more obsession with what he lost when kicked out of Skid Row, but fortunately we got 2 great albums & plenty more music videos to review of them 🤣(in no particular order) Monkey Business, Quicksand Jesus, Slave to the Grind, Youth Gone Wild 🤟
We in Gen X didn't know how good we got it musically. I blame big hair and shoulder pads for skewing our perception.
Nah, I knew. It was f-cking EPIC!
Coulda been all the residual Hairnet mist in the air leftover from the 80's
I dunno man. I mean Poison is a great Rock band so is Tesla. Tom Keifer plays like 17 instruments. Hair metal got a bad rap. I mean if you listen to Something to Believe in or Life Goes on and tell me that dude can't write or sing I just can't talk to you
This was fantastic!!! Can you breakdown a band called Maneskin when you get a chance? Damiano Davids' voice is something like I've never heard before
Try also please...''Wasted Time''....i think you'll find it interesting, as Sebastian is singing absolutely fantastic a rock ballad with different tones. Thank you for your work :)
Youth gone wild is another one you need to do. Catchy chorus
She may not pick it next, but when she does, it will likely be her favorite.
Following this up with Warrant's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" would be awesome. Though I usually prefer live videos, I'd strongly suggest the official video - the imagery helps to tell the story and define the emotions in the song.
Or blind faith
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a great song, regardless of genre. I Saw Red as well. Unusual phrasing and a great melody. Jani Lane was a talented writer.
Agreeeeeeed. One of my karaoke jams. Warrant was so much more than cherry pie.
I would have heard that songs thousands of times and "That child blew a child away" still gives me goosebumps every time.
Love love! So glad you did this song. Easily my favorite SR song. Still gives me goosebumps 35 years later. Love the videos. Keep them coming!
I liked skid row and Bach's voice before but now I have a next-level appreciation for him and his talent.
Please do Skid Row “Wasted Time” next.
Baz is probably one of the best singers at “coloring” his vocal lines, meaning, he uses every technique he has, to paint almost every single word with the emotion he needs to convey the meaning of what he’s singing.
I've seen your last 2 reactions. They were great as usual. "Wasted time" would hit the trifecta.
FOR SURE
Youth Gone Wild & Slave to the Grind were the two other singles that got me into Skid Row along with 18 & Life, so there is always a soft spot for me there! Seeing him perform at a small club a couple years ago he still sounds killer live.
Sebastian has always been my favorite singer. I am planning to buy his latest album on vinyl as soon as I can.
Watching you listening to some of my favorite music for the first time makes me relive listening to it for the first time again. I can’t thank you enough for that.
When I first heard this, it blew me away. The lyrics, the music, the vocals, the storytelling, it’s a perfect song. What a voice!
One of the great singers from the period. Sebastian was leaps and bounds ahead of his peers. Such a great range with a lot of power.
“Child blew a child away” I was waiting to see your face when he hit that
Diphthong!
Absolutely amazing song, such good vocals. I wish you would check out Manowar. Brilliant vocal range as well
I genuinely love seeing your work for the memories it brings from my school days. I always so admired my voice student friends who worked so hard and were so dedicated to making it happen every time. You could tell how much they put in and they didn't have some random instrument to help out, it was just them.
Please react to Wasted Time. I've been waiting for years
You should totally interview Sebastian Bach. I’m sure he’d be up for it (I mean don’t want to speak for him, but he’s a cool guy). I’ve seen podcasts with Dave “snake” from Skid row. It was great.
22:10 "He's alien" LOOOOL
he is!! 👽
Thats my favorite part till the end vibrato... you can feel the anguish and emotion on bachs high notes.. my eyes teared up
I learn so much from Elizabeth regarding vocal techniques and conveying emotion and get so many good tips on sings to check out
I'd love to see you watch the whole video through and then go through with your analysis, just a suggestion 😅 loves the videos regardless!!
React to "In a darkned Room" Best vocals ever!!!
I agree - there's something about his vocals in 'In a Darkened Room' that's stood out a bit more to me than in all the other songs on The Slave to the Grind and Skid Row albums since they came out
Absolutely one their best tracks
This is the song that'll blow her mind. I already thought Sebastian Bach was a top notch singer after listening to their first album, but when I've listened "In a Darkened Room" for the first time...man, the chills were real
And beautiful guitars.
Sebastian Bach was untouchable in his youth! He still sounds great at 56 and will always be THE voice of Skid Row, imho.
Sounds good with a studio behind him, hasn't been good live for years
@@thrashandanarchyhe had lots of great live performances
Isn't Lzzy Hale the latest artist to try?
@@DrRyan81 I'm clearly hearing different things than you, because I haven't heard anything decent live for the last decade, and many of his contemporaries sound excellent
@@thrashandanarchy listen to his lives in 2011 then or Sweden rock 2012
You could say that this song is about stupid mistakes of youth that can ruin your life. Dave Sabo wrote this song originally about his brother Rick that came home from Vietnam a different person but couldn't make the lyrics work so they changed it to be a story about an 18 year old boy who shot his friend by accident. He thought the gun wasn't loaded.
That's interesting. I thought that originally Dave Sabo wrote this song with the lyrics referring to his brother who served in Vietnam, and as he came back home, he was a different person. It was Jon Bon Jovi who gave him advice about making the subject of the song related more to everyone else's experiences, so listeners could find something on which they could relate. Recently I watched an interview with Rachel Bolan who pointed out this.
@@AnnaluisaSocher After further research, you are right, it originally started out originally about Dave's brother that went to Vietnam and came back a different person but they said it didn't work out as they wanted to so they changed the narrative (from an interview on Bravewords website entitled 'Dave "Snake" Sabo tells the true story behind Skid Row Class "18 and Live.) I can't put the link here, TH-cam will delete the comment (updated my comment based on further research)
@metalmark1214 Yes, you're right, it was Dave Sabo's interview, I did remember wrong. Thanks for your reply :)
New Album out too an its great
I cannot wait for you to examine Wasted Time. Its a master class. ❤
I love skid row and am so happy you are listening to them. Sebastian has such a beautiful voice.
His brand new song "Hold On (To The Dream) is phenomenal. Really worth a listen to see how great his voice still is.
I've heard some live stuff, and he did not sound great, they can do a lot with autotune today. I don't trust it.
@@jeremiahrose4681 Actually, you can't trust mobile phone sound.
I've recorded gigs on my phone that sounded great live, sounded great on soundboard and yet sounded horrible on the video I recorded. Phones have specific types of mics that emphasize certain sounds and cannot capture dynamic range.
Wasted time and in a darkened room are both stunning. Skid row has always been a favorite of mine. My daughter absolutely LOVES their 2nd album.
Anyone else remember 'Gilmore Girls' whenever they see Sebastian Bach? Lol he was like one of the best characters
I was 15 years old, my very first concert ever. Van Halen's Right Now tour with Sammy Haggar, Skid Row opened for them and I absolutely lost my mind when they played this song!
Saw them play at The Marquee, around 1990, I guess. That boy had an amazing set of pipes for such an intimate venue. Set the place alight! Also, he came out wearing a jacket with Michael Monroe (of Hanoi Rocks) on the back - he knows his (and our) heroes.
Macke❤
Never been big on Skid Row, but MAN that guy has some pipes. "18 And Life" is an excellent song.
So...What are you big on?
@@johnnyandersson5622 From that era-ish... Sabbath with Dio, Maiden, Priest, OG Metallica, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, etc. Also Enya.
Truly one of the greatest voices to grace this planet. For more Skid Row, "Wasted Time" is one of their very best, or "In A Darkened Room"
Skid Row Monkey Business, is a banger.
underrated song
My favorite song by Skid Row.
Love this song. Monkey Business and Youth Gone Wild are my personal favorites.
You read my mind
It's the groove, and the guitars that make this one kickass, actually. Taking nothing from S.B.
I waited so long to hear you review 18 and Life and I was not disappointed. I think Wasted Time should be your next listen. Everything about 18 and Life is turned up one more notch in Wasted Time. It has everything.
This was my favorite for a long time, but recently i heared "wasted time" and it blew me away...
Absolutely correct in saying Sebastian has navigated a long and broad career with stratospheric highs and doldrums of the rigors of his profession.
He’s a very intense personality and is a true blue rock and roll hero, but his own worst enemy at times
One of the greatest hard rock songs ever written in imo. What a singer and what a band!
Incredible, incredible vocal performance aside… over time I had forgotten what a simply well written and produced song this is. From the transitional bit between the first chorus and second verse, to the transition from the second chorus into the bridge (love how featured that bass fill is!)… Speaking of that bridge… what a bridge! Those unison single-note guitar lines build such tension, releasing into the vocal climax of the song, and a great, melodic guitar solo to follow. And Bach’s (fantastic) vocal gymnastics in the outro are underpinned by a fairly significant dynamic shift in the music… the acoustic guitars sneak back in under the electrics, and that beautiful counter-melody by the lead guitar, culminating in that brief outro solo. What a tune! One of the first I learned (poorly!) when I first started playing.
I saw Sebastian Bach as the lead in the Broadway play Jekyll and Hyde here in New York City in the early 2000's. And he KILLED IT! He was so good in it
I knew you'd love this. His voice here is probably one of the most incredible I've ever heard. The range on this guy...! "Youth Gone Wild" is also incredible.
I really enjoy seeing you discovering my favorite singer of all time :) great video thank you !
Thumbs Up for the song Monkey Business. Elizabeth needs to hear it.
Agreed. Monkey Business is one of their best!
I'm here for it
Skid row was my first live concert i went with a few friends and was just blown away. Sadly one of my closest friends who was with us died in an accident at his grandmothers two days after the concert. Every time i hear Skid Row i think of him. 13 years old is far to young to lose your life. R.I.P. Travis wherever you are.
So sorry for your loss, I lost my best friend Logan to cancer @ 27. Thankfully, we still have the songs that help keep those memories alive and soothe our soul. Peace.
Sebastian Bach was called the "pretty boy with the golden voice". I never really liked hair bands or metal very much but I really liked a lot of Skid Row because of Sebastian Bach's voice. He said in an interview that his vocal style is an old Italian style called bel canto and it was taught to him by a man named Don Lawrence.
Brian Vollmer (Helix) has credited that learning bel canto theory saved his voice. He teaches that theory. Would be another great Tea Time as well.
Wasted Time, Quicksand Jesus and In a Darkened Room. All amazing! I was 17 when this song came out and I was blown away by this beautiful man with this mesmerizing voice. I still listen to Sebastian. The album he just put out is great.
Wasted Time is definitely one you should do. Amazing range