This was "The Monsters of Rock" tour, 1991 and it was the first major "western" music festival in Russia after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the collapse of the Soviet Union, there were 1.6 million attendees over 3 days, the importance of this, absolutely epic, moment in history cannot be overstated.
There were huge festivals (not rock) in the USSR, and soviet rock bands played on TV there as well. So I am not sure how important this concert is in history. I guess in a way both metal and the USSR died at the start of the 90s, but if there is any message here is it bitterness: this is the kind of concert the USSR would've had throughout the 90s and until today if they hadn't collapsed and glasnost continued. Instead they got poverty, the mafia, 10 million deaths through the 90s , followed by the Putin years. If this concert was in Prague or somewhere that benefited from the fall of the USSR, maybe it would've been a hopeful moment fulfilled. But this was the last good times in Russia.
As a Russian, I can say with confidence that this concert was incredibly necessary for our country. It was a breath of fresh air after decades of the Iron Curtain. This can be observed by the reaction of the crowd. You will not see such an active audience at any Metallica concert. I consider this concert to be the standard of the Metallica sound, it was the peak that they reached and could never repeat again. It was a historic moment that hammered the last nail into the coffin of the dying USSR
Dude. This is a criminally underrated comment. I'm not Russian, but I can only imagine how important this concert was to your country. It was truly a moment in time that cannot be repeated anywhere else.
I'm 60 years old and don't portend to be a headbanger or metal head (my genre is 80's alternative 🙄), but this is on my Playlist to roll up my windows, turn it up to 11 and enjoy the ride into hell and back up to neverland in 4 some-odd minutes. I cannot imagine that ride, accompanied by so many people, would be anything but... epiphany, maybe?
♥️♥️ you can feel that energy just watching! Pantera killed it too! This concert will go down as the greatest celebratiion in metal/rock/freedom history!! I was lucky enough to see them the next year. Sao awesome seeing your people excited and having a blast! Means a lot!
Never would I have guessed, that watching professional vocal coach whose history is comprised of symphonic and operatic sound (but not limited to) not only dissecting but finding giddy enjoyment from Metallica's guitar riffs and vocals along with other metal bands has become quite an enriching joy to watch, much respect and thank you!
Nobody enjoys vocal performances more than Elizabeth! And yes her giddiness is very endearing! Not what you would expect of an opera singer. Just proves not only can she dissect any type of vocals, but that she can appreciate music of all types. A huge reason I enjoy all of her videos!
I randomly found her today and have now spent almost a whole work day watching her dissect Tenacious D and Metallica. I'd forgotten so many details of these songs from my youth.
I feel the same about Metallica. They are just too good. You can be disinclined to Metal, but these guys are just too good. Superficially they are simple. Not a lot of notes. Not a lot of chords. The more you listen, the more you hear complexity and perfect timing of exceptional events, and little ways that the song keeps changing below the simplicity. Then the X-Factor, the way they generate such intense energy. The total package is AMAZING!
Creeping Death from this same concert is a great example of Jasons vocals. He is the gritty harmony you are hearing. Many many great songs by Metallica but these late 80's early 90's is the peak for them and Jason played his heart out in Moscow and it shows.
“An evil pez dispenser” is the most creative description of James’ signature laugh I’ve ever heard 😂 You’re wonderful, thanks so much for this great analysis!
Just the buildup until the song actually starts is worthy of dozens of views. An event never seen again. Song is great. This setting is just once in a lifetime.
This event is truly once in a lifetime. The USSR was actively dissolving around them and would completely collapse just months later. This is essentially the younger generation of Russia's "Death to Stalinism" party. There may be soldiers there as 'guards' but they have no real power to restrain these 1.6 million people ready to be completely done with the Soviet era. Absolutely amazing scenes. There were so many people they played at a military airfield rather than in a 'normal' venue, ironically enough the airfield from which planes used in the big military parades through Moscow would take off from. Especially awesome lyrically that both Fade to Black and Highway to Hell were played at this airfield less than 6 months from the final death of the Soviet Union.
I love that you were intruiged by James and Jason singing together. It's what us Metallica fans miss a lot during their currwnt tours. Their voices really blend well together. Hearing a vocal coach mention this is really awesome😁
It almost feels like one is singing with distorted vocals and another with clean vocals and that's maybe the reason it's so good as a result. (Or maybe you should say one is singing with less distorted vocals and another with more distorted vocals?)
“Long hair is the thing in metal!” I really love her candid here 😂. It’s always interesting to see how classical people react to metal. It’s like visiting another planet for the first time.
It's even more amazing when classically trained folk, realize just how 'classical' metal music is in its structure, composition, and complexity. I always have to chuckle at a memory of a friend of mine who stated how much she emphatically didn't like heavy metal, only to comment how beautiful a song that I was playing a short time after was. I believe it was 'Nothing Else Matters.' I then put on a few Cliff Burton arranged tunes. I think there was a breakthrough happening. LOL
It's also interesting how much safety measures have changed. I'm pretty sure that helicopter wouldn't be allowed to fly that close to so many people in modern world; imagine the results in case of engine malfunction or other technical problem...
Jason doesn’t get enough credit for being an absolutely phenomenal backing vocalist. Which makes sense because Jason doesn’t get enough credit for a lot of things.
@@joshuawark6476 I think it’s him being the guy that replaced “THE GUY” in Cliff. The complete erasure of his playing on Justice. Then being hazed and treated like the new guy for the 15 years he was in the band. I’ve never actually heard anyone give him much credit for anything honestly.
Love the Jason Newstead era Metallica, but yes they all had long hair originally infact if you watch Alice in Chains MTV performance the guitar has friends dont let friends cut their hair written across its face referring to James and Lars going short haired.
Accuracy 101%, Precision 101%, Speed 101%, Riffs 101%, Vocals 101%, Charisma, intimidating 101%, Songwriting, lyrics, relatability 101%. Prime James hetfield was literally A God Among Us
James has 1.6 million people eating out of his hand at that very moment and he does not fail to deliver. Not one person is not going fucking crazy. Not to mention the whole band has mastered their craft to the point of perfection. And please realize he is singing a concert for the ages. So he's gonna leave his soul out there. Epic performance
And of the 1.6 million, there’s maybe 10 people total that understand English well enough to actually hear the lyrics. But metal is metal, and that’s a universal language! 🤘🏼
For me, the ultimate "younger Hetfield" is Live in Seattle '89. The whole band was on the best kind of vitamins that night, and James himself gave the performance of his life.
You just described Kirk Hammet’s guitar solo in the live Moscow concert as a “delight”. This has never been done before! This channel just won the internet
Amen. At my old age I am just now really discovering Metallica. After every new song I hear, no matter how grim, introspective or rage-filled I feel "delight" in the music. My heart grows bigger. I feel the ecstasy music can make you feel. I think it's because of the authenticity, extraordinary energy and desire to get the listener to experience the song's intended emotion. Works every time with Metallica and it makes them delightful.
Listening to you analyze Metallica is making me fall in love with a band I've followed for decades all over again. You're ability to analyze is simply exquisite.
Kirk Hammett is famous for using a 'wah pedal' on a LOT of his solos. It's a guitar effect that is basically a bandpass filter with a resonant peak, and the guitarist moves the frequency focus of the pedal with their foot. You can kind of see Kirk doing that foot movement in the footage. It definitely causes the guitar to make a "wow wow" sound, and it's cool that you caught it perfectly (possibly without being aware of the gear :) )
I remember James once saying he made a wah effect as a kid, by attaching an elastic band from his bottom strap button to the pickup selector, and then running a string from the selector, over the lower body horn, and tying it to his toe. At least I'm Pretty sure it was James Hetfield.
I've never really been a fan of Metallica but I was blown away by their live show. It's was at the Rose Bowl in the early 90's when they played with Guns n Roses. The thing that blew me away was the 70,000 fans in the stadium singing every word!! I felt like I was transported to an ancient gladiator event. Very cool shit.
I was at that concert ... Also at the Cal State Domingus Hills concert that was in one big soccer feild, not a single seat in site... it was pretty cool while all the other bands played, as soon as Metallic took stage it was ONE HIGE INCREDIBLE MOSH PIT where EVERYONE was still kind and cautious as there were m,any kids in the crowd, even a few romantic moments as Nothing Else Matters played and there were bawn fires in the metal trash barrels. One of the coolest concerts IVE EVER BEEN TOO!!
One of the things I so enjoy about your videos is your unabashed geeky and gleeful curiosity and appreciation for different genres of music. Especially metal. I love how you joyfully delve into the technical aspect of metal vocals and how they are formed as well as their purpose. 👍🏻
Gotta love Elizabeth's reaction to my favourite band, she is so giddy and so adorable, she has been converted, her reaction and analysis is so articulate and so on point. We need a tea time with James Hetfeild.
This is James' peak vocal time from the early years. Classic Metallica, full of energy. Such fun! I love hearing how his voice has changed over time. Personally, I'm a bit obsessed with their live performance videos from the last 3 years or so. A truly incredible moment was at the 2019 S&M2 concert. The whole thing was amazing but then he sang Unforgiven III with only the symphony under him. Absolutely stunning. I call it his Silver Fox voice.
Yea. Just a few month after this recording James had to attend a vocal coach to save his voice. Here's on god explanation from Jaymz himself. th-cam.com/video/UxgxHNqRenY/w-d-xo.html And here's his warmup at that time. th-cam.com/video/6Vz5GWv0bkE/w-d-xo.html
Unforgiven III with just the symphony was positively delightful in so many ways. His voice was a little rough by then, after multiple years of consistent touring and slipping back into old habits toward the end of that, but he nailed that song. Perhaps that even contributed a bit to how raw and emotional it feels.
I know this is a vocal channel - but your reaction to the guitar solo is exactly what happened to me in the fall of 1991. I was 14 and mostly listened to pop radio. I heard this song - and Kirk’s solo - on the radio 97.9FM out of Morgantown, WV and when it was over I immediately called my best friend. I was awestruck. It changed my whole life. I went from band geek to metal head overnight. Guitar became my biggest passion. It’s been thirty years and I still play guitar and I’ve been a huge Metallica fan ever since. Loved your reaction to that section especially.
I had been playing guitar for about 6 months, had picked it up pretty fast, and showed my brother a solo from a blink 182 song... He was unimpressed... "Come here" he said- he was currently renting "A Year And A Half in the Life of Metallica" and he showed me kirk's solo at the end of For Whom the Bell Tolls and I instantly knew that that's what I was put on the earth to do lol. I'm a 35 year old guitar teacher who played in a metal band for most of my adult life, it and currently play live acoustic shows for a good entertainment company, so I'm glad he showed me 😁
Shout out from Mannington, WV. Was telling my kids the other day that 97.9 was “the great 98” back in the day. That was my station in the late 80s early 90s.
She NEEDS to hear Creeping Death! Either from the concert or Seattle 1989! That's Jason Newstead on backing vocals, the bassist. Absolute powerhouse of backing vocals he is dearly missed.
I just discovered your channel a few days ago, making my way through pieces of your backlog. Your analysis of this song made me want - nay, NEED - to go listen to Enter Sandman on full volume like I was a kid in HS again. Thanks for that. :)
You have to react to creeping death from the same concert. Prob the best live performance ever. The aggression just dripping off James vocals. Jason adds his “monster” voice on the backing vocals. It’s literally the best metal performance there is!!
Kirk is incredible. This song was really a watershed type moment. It really took Metallica off the “specialty” stations and literally put Metallica in everyone’s ear. My small town in Wyoming was all about Top 40 and country and Golden Oldies. Then Enter Sandman took over everything in town. Every car stereo and cassette player in the city was playing Metallica. And a proud moment of mine was when my mom grabbed my songbook of this album and did the opening instrumental on a PIANO. I’m pretty sure Metallic inspired everything metal. Even the Periodic Table.
Jason was sadly underappreciated in too many metrics. It's just not the same without him. It wasn't the same after the buss accident either, but, I grew up with the black album, so Metallica with Jason just feels right for me ❤
I must say Elizabeth I’m a drummer and musically I appreciate all instrumentalists but you have given me a greater appreciation and understanding of singers and the nuances of the voice and what it can and cannot do or should never be done. Drummer/Lyricist the late great Neil Peart said Singing is the hardest job in the band while drumming is the most physically challenging. He would know! Of course you have sung the most difficult and demanding singing of all which is Opera!
I thought she would be boring, but her reaction is so educational and precise. She brings something new and important that no one else tries. I am fascinated by her vocal appreciation and explanations because she helps me understand a little better why I am so besotted by certain singers and their voices. In other words, she invites you to ponder why something is good.
The combination of James’ voice and Jason Newsted’s definitely created a kind of vocal dissonance that amplified the harshness of the meaning in the song. I get goosebumps every time I watch this video!
Yep Jason's backing vocals are god like in their own right, particularly on their performance of creeping death at this concert... Unbelievable... Also I think Jason actually pushed Hetfield to do better and be louder.
James continued to tour after the pyro accident too. I saw Metallica in Germany and James couldn't move on stage due to his injures. He sat on the edge of the stage for the entire concert.
thank you for reacting to this concert. i was there, it was the end of soviet union, and a first big concert, ppl was full of hopes and metallica was that. i was far from the stge but sound we still hear. so glad you reacting to this track!
You REALLY gotta react to Metallica's peak, Live in Seattle 1989. That is the moment they sealed their position in history as the biggest, best heavy metal band of all time. It had the success and live production to propel themselves forward to a new era, but retains their youthful energy and aggression that appeals to all fans. It's just insane. That is the era to analyze James' buzzsaw vocals. He may have ruined his voice by singing in such a way so harshly, but it played a huge part in making them the biggest.
I was fifteen when I went to my first concert which was Metallica's ...And Justice for All tour. I saw them August of 89' in Houston. It was truly a magical moment in music at that time being there.
For real, 89 Seattle is one of their best moments especially when they play the thing that should not be. Ridiculous a band can even be that good live.
James had vocal training around this time period. This was to save his vocal abilities. Also, "hair metal" is a completely different genre in the "metal" family. Edit: Kirk is infamous for his use of the Wah pedal. Also the spoken words are the Lords Prayer. Edit 2: Somewhere out there, a Metallica fan spliced together every "yeah" that has been recorded from James. I heard this a number of years ago, so I am sure there are plenty more "yeahs" recorded since then.
Yeah, he actually requested Chris Isaac's vocal coach. It was Cliff Burton that introduced Kirk to the ways of the WahWah pedal. Cliff had a WahWah that used light rather than the mechanical potentiometer. And yes, Metallica IS NOT Hair Metal like Pantara was...
This really was an earth shaking concert. A sense of validation is nearly impossible to miss when you see that monstrous audience. Way to go Metallica!
Wish I found your channel sooner, I’ve just been straight playing them back to back all day, you’re putting words to the songs I’ve loved my entire life as to why I love them, the uniqueness that I never had the vocabulary to describe makes me happier than I thought it would for sure.
"Orion" by Metallica is a fantastical masterpiece! It is a instrumental that can be described by its beauty and adventurous sounds. Emotions will grab a hold of you and make you feel as if you're in tune with yourself and lost all at the same time.......
Jason's backing vocals (and stage presence) are sorely missed in Metallica. Having him in the band was like having 2 frontmen. His vocals are very rough, but he was an absolute powerhouse. The first time I saw them live after he "left da focking band", it sounded like the backing vocals were being delivered by some preschoolers...
@@aboxoftissuesdude5810 you can't take anything away from Rob's instrumental prowess, he's arguably the most talented bass player they've ever had, but he can't hold a candle to Jason's stage presence and vocal delivery.
But the Bass was being delivered by a Monster... & Jason physically can't keep up and Rob is by Far the best replacement possible... and it's been 20 years so... get over it.
Jason's backing vocals were awesome along with James while James was growling, when James started singing more clearly they just didn't match and click together anymore.
First time I heard this song, I was 10 years old, it was a music video on MTV. It scared me, but I wanted more of it, the song was stuck in my head. This is the song that got me to love metal music. I love your reaction to it, this was wonderful! Thank you.
One of the biggest bands on the planet for over 40 years. This concert was massive! First performance by western bands after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This was a big moment in time.
That entire performance from Metallica in Moscow is worth watching, even if you don’t react to them. My personal fav is “Creeping Death”, now THAT is a Phenomenal guitar solo 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸
Watching you experience all these songs we grew up on is so much fun! It brings a little new life into older stuff, we get to experience it again for the first time vicariously. All while learning some technical stuff maybe we didnt know. Elizabeth ...YOU are a delight 😘
This woman talks fantastically well. It’s a pleasure to hear how clear every word sounds combined with how articulate she is. I could hear her talk a out anything and remain interested.
Love seeing you get that spark in your eye as you realise the 'awesome' genius. It's that same spark we all felt as kids listening to, an going to gigs. It's quite infectious particularly with you but is quite pervasive across the TH-cam reaction scene. Especially with the metal bands and songs I rocked out too every day as a 17, 18 and 19-year-old. In a way it's like stepping back time. Thank you.
Oh man, you should absolutely do a video about James’s voice and vocal change along the years! To most die hard fans “caveman James” during the 87-89 years is the absolute favorite.
I definitely enjoy anything from kill em all or ride the lightning more with his later voice but I actually think it wasn't until the black album that his voice fully matured. It's still a little higher, more "screamy" if you will, still even on puppets and justice. IMO this especially applies to Seek and destroy live anywhere from early 90s on sounding way better than on kill em all.
Man i miss Jason newstead backing vocals. He was the best. His backing on creeping death is still my fav metallica moment. He just gave them an edge that i miss
I don't usually like reaction video's where the reaction host stops the video constantly. However, your analysis was very technical and exceptional, and I am very much appreciative of this. Excellent job.
So couple things: this was back when James first really started experimenting with his vocal abilities so the accents at the end of the words was just the beginning Jason used to do back ups n is actually a vocalist himself often during concerts Jason would take over n let James rest (concerts were 3hrs) I miss Jason he brought a fire that kept up with James. You should do analysis on that. I still say you should do MAMA SAID such a good song to hear a different side of him. N the lack of likes on this comment will prove that it’s worth a listen.
Agree with everything you say but I'd go as far as to say that Jason actually pushed Hetfield to be better and injected extra passion and energy into the band and into James.
I agree wholeheartedly. I, too, have suggested MAMA SAID more than once. It's kind of Metallica meets country, and it definitely shows a whole new range for James...And UNTIL IT SLEEPS is one of my favorites, along with UNFORGIVEN II and HERO OF THE DAY. All, in my opinion, do a great job in showcasing James range.
I've also suggested Mama Said a couple of times, along with Outlaw Torn from S&M '99. Maybe some day she'll finally get sick of the few of us throwing it out there everytime and do a video on it. Kind like the child that keeps saying mom or dad every two seconds until you finally acknowledge them. 😁
Your channel has come up in my "Recommended For You" feed for a while, and I've started watching your channel today. 4 hours later, you are amazing. The fact that you not only react, but also explain in great detail WHY you reacted to a certain detail in a song is fantastic. I've noticed that you took a look at a few vocal groups, one being Pentatonix. There's a group that came to prominence in the same exact way as Pentatonix: winning The Sing Off. The group that won the year prior to Pentatonix was Committed: a 6-man group that drew a lot of influence from Gospel and R&B and a lot of comparison to the sound of Boyz II Men. They released one self-titled album as well as a Christmas album, but, with exception of a few releases on TH-cam, they've slowly drifted out of the limelight. With the harmonies and tones that they have, I believe you will love what they have to offer. My recommendation to you is their cover of Adele's "Hello". Keep entertaining and musically educating :)
Seattle '89 show is a must for you ... best from that show would be to do the "Master of Puppets" again (MUCH more aggressive here than what she's seen, LOL) PLUS it has the "To Live Is To Die" intro to tease her on Metallica instrumentals ..... OR ..... "Creeping Death" from this show AND it's a new song for her!!!
Can you imagine staring out at 1.6 million people who are all losing their minds because they are so stoked to see you perform. That must be an insane moment for them.
you can hear Satriani's influence on him on this album for sure, as he got lessons from Joe after Justice was released, I believe (not 100% sure on the timeline there)
If memory serves me well, this was from 1991's Monsters of Rock concert in Moscow to which the concert attendance was around 1.5 million people. The Lineup was Patera, Metallica, The Black Crows, and AC/DC. The event was monumental as it was the first open-air concert during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. If you want to look into it, it has some cool history to it if one is curious.
This was not the first festival. In '89, the Moscow Music Peace Festival was held at Luzhniki. Cinderella, Scorpions, Skid Row, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi took part. It was broadcasted in 59 countries, with an estimated audience of 1 billion people. Greetings from Russia)
I absolutely love this concert!! Watching that many people, finally free, enjoying what we've all taken for granted for so many years. I've had a copy of it on my computer for close to 20 years and listen to it when I'm working at the putr. It never gets old, never!
7:25 when you have a youtube video fullscreened you can hit the J and L keys on your keyboard to fast forward and backward by 10 seconds. If youre using a laptop or PC only
Thank you for doing an earlier performance! There’s so much great material, especially from 88-89. There’s a level of aggression and rawness that you (understandably) don’t hear in more recent performances!
Metallica continues to fill stadiums, concert halls and the like around the world some 41 years after their debut album in 1981. They are timeless, and their music will continue to rock this world long after they are gone. Thank you, Elizabeth, for reviewing/analyzing this great tune! Do more Metallica!
Please do Bleeding me, specifically the s&m concert in 1999. How his vocals changed in 8 years. He took better care and was properly taught within that timeframe. It’s a fantastic performance.
Back when this concert happened I had a “jailbroke” cable box. Stayed up all night watching this concert live! It was also my wife’s first introduction to Metallica and she was just slack jawed the whole time!😅
The WAH...WAH sound you mentioned is the actual name of the guitar pedal. Kudos for observing that. Some fans have given Kirk too much shit for using a WAH WAH Pedal. I guess they think it is cheating. Either way, the guy pulls off clean solos and solos with distortion. He is highly underrated.
The band Apocalyptica did a cello cover of this in their early days, I think. So if you feel like exploring a fusion of cello music and rock/metal, they'd be the band to check out. Their song "I Don't Care" with Adam Gontier, ex-Three Days Grace vocalist, is one of their more notable songs.
Harptallica is also worth checking out. They have a number of awesome Metallica covers. Here's a link to their cover of Enter Sandman, th-cam.com/video/_9oqsBvMH9k/w-d-xo.html
After watching a few of your reviews. I love your passion & technical insights into sounds we just rock out to without thinking of the structural details.
Amazing video as always Elizabeth! Truly enjoyed this one. :) Whenever I watch a video of Metallica performing live I'm transported back to the show where I watched them perform. That was a AWESOME day!! Thank you so much for finally experiencing this song and doing so in the right way. Glad that you enjoyed the ride!
This video just popped on my feed and I couldn't be more grateful about it.... Metallica has been my favorite band for decades. Seeing someone like yourself with such knowledge go through one of the most iconic concerts in history was awesome and not to mention you're adorable! You have a new subscriber!... thank you!
The organizer of the festival spoke about its insane scale, estimating the number of listeners at 600,000 people. “People came from all over the country. We spent the night in the Tushino field in the rain. I arrive at Tushino at ten in the morning, and I feel unwell. Because I see just a human sea. Sea! I think: "Mom dear." And the police don’t know what to do,” he said. “I stood on the stage and could not understand how many people. The police said 400 thousand. There was a feeling that there were 600 thousand, ”Zosimov added.
This was the monsters of rock gig in Moscow 1991. The bands that played were ACDC, The Black Crows, Metallica and Pantera. Altogether, one sick line up.
I literally laughed out loud at "It's like an evil Pez Dispenser!". Never in my 60+ years did I imagine that describing something about Metallica would include a Pez reference! Well done, Liz! And if you like false endings, you should check out UFO's "Rock Bottom". The whole song is worth a listen! And if you thought the crowd's energy was awesome, check out Rush's "YYZ" live in Rio. I can sum it up like this: "Rock pundit: "You can't sing along to an instrumental!"... Rio Rush Fans: "Hold our beer!"
Another fun fact: Pantera's Domination music video was recorded at Monsters Of Rock 1991. Lots of legendary moments happened that day at the airfield. The helicopters flying overhead still blows my mind to this day.
James's shadow vowels are iconic, it's a big part of his singing. I also think it's funny because it always reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean's Davy Jones's way of speaking 😂😂 "James Norrington, do you fear death-ah?"
13:00 If I remember correctly, the album version - or possibly the music video - has a child's voice reciting the old "As I lay me down to sleep / I pray the Lord my soul to keep / If I should die before I wake / I pray the Lord my soul to take" poem/prayer as part of the intro, which also plays into the dying-in-your-sleep motif. Dark themes, but a great song!
Yup. It's an old prayer from the late 1600's most notably found in The New England Primer which (along with the Bible) was the foundation of early American schooling.
I'm 17 and have been listening to metallica my whole life and I play these songs on guitar. This was the first song i learned. I've been playing for 3 almost 4 years and am fully self taught. Seeing her reaction reminds me of my friend when we took him to monster jam for the first time. Love it.
Metallica it becomes you and you become it! It literally has shaped my life and made me who I today. just saw them last night! It was my 58th show where they played their first 2 albums almost in their entirety, just Incredible! After 41 years and they still kick ass. And their entire story is incredible! Highly recommend reading their story somewhere and listen to their albums as you read, their music clearly relates to their state, their highs and lows, their growth and struggles and how they became the monster they are today.
James Hetfield has mentioned that he indeed was having voice issues in his earlier days because of his singing style and lack of technique and had to recur to a vocal coach in order to get his voice right. He ended up implementing a bunch of warmup techniques that he always thought were silly but its helped him extend his career! And we're all better off for it! 🤟
while his older singing style was unhealthy, it was mainly their rigorous touring scheudle that did his voice in. They would go touring endlessly with little breaks in the middle. He blew out his voice singing a cover on the B-side of the black album, got a singing coach (and you can hear the difference in the black album tour), which allowed his voice to be better than ever, but then the tour following the black album was so relentless, his voice started giving out around late 92. They didnt prioritize their healths and it resulted in a broken voice
James Hetfield is known for that nuetral vowel sound you pointed out and he did use to growl out lyrics more prior to the Black album. I kind of assumed he'd started getting some vocal training to support sustainability and protect his voice. He sounds good but I have a lot of ❤ for his more agro approach in the wayback machine😊
I look forward to watching this one! Metallica was a big influence on The Warning and they covered this song wonderfully when they were little kids in 2014. Then they were asked by Metallica to do it again but turn it inside out and they did exactly that with Alessia Cara. I think you'd like that, especially to see how they rewrote it, yet kept it the same. I'd live to see you do that version too. Thanks.
Pantera's version of Domination from this show is worth reacting to as well. This entire concert is legendary due to what brought it about and each of the 4 bands that performed have 1 song where they really went next level in their performance. They had long hair here because they were still Metal at this time, Bob Rock hadn't convinced them to sell their soul to MTV yet.
The energy from that crowd had to have been incredible. I’ve seen them several times, before and after this timeframe, and I loved it every time. Elisabeth’s giggle kicks it up a notch. 😊🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
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2019 Wacken Open Air. Parkway Drive, Wild Eyes. Another epic crowd that "sings that guitar " watch to understand 🤘
Can you do Badfish - Sublime please? Brad Nowell had one of the most refreshing voices ever. Please do 😊
Did you did the unforgiving man song
there were about a million people there. no kidding
listen to The Unforgiven 2 from metallica
This was "The Monsters of Rock" tour, 1991 and it was the first major "western" music festival in Russia after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the collapse of the Soviet Union, there were 1.6 million attendees over 3 days, the importance of this, absolutely epic, moment in history cannot be overstated.
Absolutely. I can’t imagine how awesome it must have been to attend that concert festival. Especially for the locals
It was in August 1991, 4 months before the collapse of the Soviet Union in December.
@@lordgmlp spot on. This was right before the Soviet Union collapsed - This video is us watching Metallica kill the USSR.
It's crazy how every single band just rocked their sets not one was a "let down"
There were huge festivals (not rock) in the USSR, and soviet rock bands played on TV there as well. So I am not sure how important this concert is in history. I guess in a way both metal and the USSR died at the start of the 90s, but if there is any message here is it bitterness: this is the kind of concert the USSR would've had throughout the 90s and until today if they hadn't collapsed and glasnost continued. Instead they got poverty, the mafia, 10 million deaths through the 90s , followed by the Putin years. If this concert was in Prague or somewhere that benefited from the fall of the USSR, maybe it would've been a hopeful moment fulfilled. But this was the last good times in Russia.
As a Russian, I can say with confidence that this concert was incredibly necessary for our country. It was a breath of fresh air after decades of the Iron Curtain. This can be observed by the reaction of the crowd. You will not see such an active audience at any Metallica concert. I consider this concert to be the standard of the Metallica sound, it was the peak that they reached and could never repeat again. It was a historic moment that hammered the last nail into the coffin of the dying USSR
Dude. This is a criminally underrated comment. I'm not Russian, but I can only imagine how important this concert was to your country. It was truly a moment in time that cannot be repeated anywhere else.
Lets hope that one day the wind of freedom will blow again through Russia!
I'm 60 years old and don't portend to be a headbanger or metal head (my genre is 80's alternative 🙄), but this is on my Playlist to roll up my windows, turn it up to 11 and enjoy the ride into hell and back up to neverland in 4 some-odd minutes. I cannot imagine that ride, accompanied by so many people, would be anything but... epiphany, maybe?
♥️♥️ you can feel that energy just watching! Pantera killed it too! This concert will go down as the greatest celebratiion in metal/rock/freedom history!! I was lucky enough to see them the next year. Sao awesome seeing your people excited and having a blast! Means a lot!
Seriously?
Never would I have guessed, that watching professional vocal coach whose history is comprised of symphonic and operatic sound (but not limited to) not only dissecting but finding giddy enjoyment from Metallica's guitar riffs and vocals along with other metal bands has become quite an enriching joy to watch, much respect and thank you!
Nobody enjoys vocal performances more than Elizabeth! And yes her giddiness is very endearing! Not what you would expect of an opera singer. Just proves not only can she dissect any type of vocals, but that she can appreciate music of all types. A huge reason I enjoy all of her videos!
Amazing to watch her review metal!
I randomly found her today and have now spent almost a whole work day watching her dissect Tenacious D and Metallica. I'd forgotten so many details of these songs from my youth.
I feel the same about Metallica. They are just too good. You can be disinclined to Metal, but these guys are just too good.
Superficially they are simple. Not a lot of notes. Not a lot of chords. The more you listen, the more you hear complexity and perfect timing of exceptional events, and little ways that the song keeps changing below the simplicity. Then the X-Factor, the way they generate such intense energy. The total package is AMAZING!
It just proves that there is good music in all genres, you just need to know what to listen for.
This was the right song, in the right place at the right time. The connection to the audience is epic.
Hell yeah Randy. This is peak tegrity
Legends say people are still leaving the arena to this day
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the line at the port a potty was epic.
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Legends also say Dimebag's Domination breakdown is still negatively affecting Russia's economy.
😂 you had to pray that you didn’t need to go to the bathroom 😉
Creeping Death from this same concert is a great example of Jasons vocals. He is the gritty harmony you are hearing. Many many great songs by Metallica but these late 80's early 90's is the peak for them and Jason played his heart out in Moscow and it shows.
I always thought Jason was the heart of the band during this era. He had to put up with a lot of shit but he was such a strong force live.
We need Creeping Death from this one or Seattle '89. Great song, especially with Jason.
Seattle 1989 is a better Live version. The crowd participation during the DIE DIE DIE part is much better and longer than in Moscow
@@fr3lich The thing that should not be from seattle '89 is my all time favorite song of theirs.
my very favorite song from Metallica at this concert!!!
“An evil pez dispenser” is the most creative description of James’ signature laugh I’ve ever heard 😂 You’re wonderful, thanks so much for this great analysis!
Love it. That is a great discriptor
Came here to say the same thing 👍
I came to the comments just for this. Glad someone else noticed.
It is such a perfect description.
Haha! James, the 'Evil Pez Dispenser' can never be unseen again.😂
lol I love that i might write a song about an evil pez dispenser lol
32 years later and Kirk's solo still manages to produce multiple eargasms.
Kirk is just that guy
You can't be more right than now
Kirk still doesn't remember how to play it to this day.
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Wah wah solos? WOW, perfect guitarrist.
Just the buildup until the song actually starts is worthy of dozens of views. An event never seen again. Song is great. This setting is just once in a lifetime.
This event is truly once in a lifetime. The USSR was actively dissolving around them and would completely collapse just months later. This is essentially the younger generation of Russia's "Death to Stalinism" party. There may be soldiers there as 'guards' but they have no real power to restrain these 1.6 million people ready to be completely done with the Soviet era. Absolutely amazing scenes. There were so many people they played at a military airfield rather than in a 'normal' venue, ironically enough the airfield from which planes used in the big military parades through Moscow would take off from. Especially awesome lyrically that both Fade to Black and Highway to Hell were played at this airfield less than 6 months from the final death of the Soviet Union.
@@Zsinj3 Damn, didn't know this. Thanks for the info👍
It's a huge intro. Worth every note .... My Russian brothers are letting it all out ..
It was the producer, Bob Rock's son
True. Nobody has managed to mobilise that many Russians since.
I love that you were intruiged by James and Jason singing together. It's what us Metallica fans miss a lot during their currwnt tours. Their voices really blend well together. Hearing a vocal coach mention this is really awesome😁
It almost feels like one is singing with distorted vocals and another with clean vocals and that's maybe the reason it's so good as a result. (Or maybe you should say one is singing with less distorted vocals and another with more distorted vocals?)
the blended very well in the late 90's
For Whom The Bell Tolls and Creeping death are best exampleas of that
I think Jason is singing the correct harmonics while James is clearly not singing the right notes there.
Jason in metallica is like marco in nightwish.
“Long hair is the thing in metal!” I really love her candid here 😂. It’s always interesting to see how classical people react to metal. It’s like visiting another planet for the first time.
They really turned her out on Metallica lol shes awesome "I feel like its going wow wow wow wow, thats how I feel inside too." lol great
@@danielhoward8354 Elizabeth's first wah pedal, LOL. You love to see it. \m/
Hello D Andy, I'm Andy D o/ Haha so true, it's why these vids are so popular. Making me appreciate and revisit stuff I've kind of taken for granted.
@@BruGaleen lol
It's even more amazing when classically trained folk, realize just how 'classical' metal music is in its structure, composition, and complexity. I always have to chuckle at a memory of a friend of mine who stated how much she emphatically didn't like heavy metal, only to comment how beautiful a song that I was playing a short time after was. I believe it was 'Nothing Else Matters.' I then put on a few Cliff Burton arranged tunes. I think there was a breakthrough happening. LOL
I've said it before, your passion for music is so admirable. You aren't helping my insomnia, but I love your analysis.
21:30 That might be the most epic rock moment of all time. Helicopter flying over a crowd of a million people with James in a wide power stance.
It's also interesting how much safety measures have changed. I'm pretty sure that helicopter wouldn't be allowed to fly that close to so many people in modern world; imagine the results in case of engine malfunction or other technical problem...
@@MikkoRantalainen maybe but not in Russia. Lol
The helicopters were used to get cold air into the huge crowd. Heat stroke was an issue and medics just couldn't get trough. It was a great concert.
8:15 pretty sure I can see the grass field behind the crowd 🙄🙄
Jason doesn’t get enough credit for being an absolutely phenomenal backing vocalist. Which makes sense because Jason doesn’t get enough credit for a lot of things.
I think he gets a ton of credit. Not sure why people like to say he doesn't.
Agree. Metallica will always one of best bands ever. However - when and since - Jason left - it’s not the same.
@@joshuawark6476 I think it’s him being the guy that replaced “THE GUY” in Cliff. The complete erasure of his playing on Justice. Then being hazed and treated like the new guy for the 15 years he was in the band. I’ve never actually heard anyone give him much credit for anything honestly.
Love the Jason Newstead era Metallica, but yes they all had long hair originally infact if you watch Alice in Chains MTV performance the guitar has friends dont let friends cut their hair written across its face referring to James and Lars going short haired.
Jason was AWESOME.
Accuracy 101%, Precision 101%, Speed 101%, Riffs 101%, Vocals 101%, Charisma, intimidating 101%, Songwriting, lyrics, relatability 101%. Prime James hetfield was literally A God Among Us
Is*. The God that doesn't fail
He still is⚡⚡⚡
Using the word 'literally' in a non-literal sense - 101%
@@adzr851 Well said sir🤘
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James has 1.6 million people eating out of his hand at that very moment and he does not fail to deliver. Not one person is not going fucking crazy. Not to mention the whole band has mastered their craft to the point of perfection. And please realize he is singing a concert for the ages. So he's gonna leave his soul out there. Epic performance
And of the 1.6 million, there’s maybe 10 people total that understand English well enough to actually hear the lyrics. But metal is metal, and that’s a universal language! 🤘🏼
For me, the ultimate "younger Hetfield" is Live in Seattle '89. The whole band was on the best kind of vitamins that night, and James himself gave the performance of his life.
Vitamins being lots and lots of coke
@@tomrickels6548 and booze
100%
Best Metallica thing there is.
@@masonspears8379 The thing that should not be, if you will.
You just described Kirk Hammet’s guitar solo in the live Moscow concert as a “delight”. This has never been done before! This channel just won the internet
Amen. At my old age I am just now really discovering Metallica. After every new song I hear, no matter how grim, introspective or rage-filled I feel "delight" in the music. My heart grows bigger. I feel the ecstasy music can make you feel. I think it's because of the authenticity, extraordinary energy and desire to get the listener to experience the song's intended emotion. Works every time with Metallica and it makes them delightful.
Kirk soloing: "I feel like it´s going wah wah wah"... Ehmm well....
I love that you are an expert vocalist, yet you approach so many of these songs with childlike wonder. Great job!
Indeed, it takes me back to when I too experienced that mixture of awe and wonder when I first listened to it!
Listening to you analyze Metallica is making me fall in love with a band I've followed for decades all over again. You're ability to analyze is simply exquisite.
Kirk Hammett is famous for using a 'wah pedal' on a LOT of his solos. It's a guitar effect that is basically a bandpass filter with a resonant peak, and the guitarist moves the frequency focus of the pedal with their foot. You can kind of see Kirk doing that foot movement in the footage. It definitely causes the guitar to make a "wow wow" sound, and it's cool that you caught it perfectly (possibly without being aware of the gear :) )
One might say he overuses wah pedals
@@stratoplayer lol yep! i intentionally kept my comment neutral, but you could easily say he's famous/infamous for his wah pedal use 😅
Kirk Whammet
Actually, in this case it's an auto wah, so he only presses it to turn it on and off again. The filter keeps looping by itself.
I remember James once saying he made a wah effect as a kid, by attaching an elastic band from his bottom strap button to the pickup selector, and then running a string from the selector, over the lower body horn, and tying it to his toe. At least I'm Pretty sure it was James Hetfield.
I've never really been a fan of Metallica but I was blown away by their live show. It's was at the Rose Bowl in the early 90's when they played with Guns n Roses. The thing that blew me away was the 70,000 fans in the stadium singing every word!! I felt like I was transported to an ancient gladiator event. Very cool shit.
that sounds epic..i had ticket to them but was called off because james got sick ....next time maby lol
very cool
GnR + Metallica at the same venue at the same time? Seriously epic! No way I could go, though. Sigh . . .
I was at that concert ... Also at the Cal State Domingus Hills concert that was in one big soccer feild, not a single seat in site... it was pretty cool while all the other bands played, as soon as Metallic took stage it was ONE HIGE INCREDIBLE MOSH PIT where EVERYONE was still kind and cautious as there were m,any kids in the crowd, even a few romantic moments as Nothing Else Matters played and there were bawn fires in the metal trash barrels. One of the coolest concerts IVE EVER BEEN TOO!!
One of the things I so enjoy about your videos is your unabashed geeky and gleeful curiosity and appreciation for different genres of music. Especially metal. I love how you joyfully delve into the technical aspect of metal vocals and how they are formed as well as their purpose.
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Gotta love Elizabeth's reaction to my favourite band, she is so giddy and so adorable, she has been converted, her reaction and analysis is so articulate and so on point. We need a tea time with James Hetfeild.
This is James' peak vocal time from the early years. Classic Metallica, full of energy. Such fun! I love hearing how his voice has changed over time. Personally, I'm a bit obsessed with their live performance videos from the last 3 years or so. A truly incredible moment was at the 2019 S&M2 concert. The whole thing was amazing but then he sang Unforgiven III with only the symphony under him. Absolutely stunning. I call it his Silver Fox voice.
Yea. Just a few month after this recording James had to attend a vocal coach to save his voice.
Here's on god explanation from Jaymz himself.
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And here's his warmup at that time.
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Unforgiven III with just the symphony was positively delightful in so many ways. His voice was a little rough by then, after multiple years of consistent touring and slipping back into old habits toward the end of that, but he nailed that song. Perhaps that even contributed a bit to how raw and emotional it feels.
Jim Breuer has the best joke about the evolution of James Hetfields voice. He used to sing AAANGRY! Now he sings CRAAANKY! 🤣🤣🤣
James didn't know how to really sing at this time and ended up blowing his voice out in the early 90s and had to learn to sing again
Best vocal time for Jame ? That is debatable.
I know this is a vocal channel - but your reaction to the guitar solo is exactly what happened to me in the fall of 1991. I was 14 and mostly listened to pop radio. I heard this song - and Kirk’s solo - on the radio 97.9FM out of Morgantown, WV and when it was over I immediately called my best friend. I was awestruck. It changed my whole life. I went from band geek to metal head overnight. Guitar became my biggest passion. It’s been thirty years and I still play guitar and I’ve been a huge Metallica fan ever since. Loved your reaction to that section especially.
I had been playing guitar for about 6 months, had picked it up pretty fast, and showed my brother a solo from a blink 182 song... He was unimpressed... "Come here" he said- he was currently renting "A Year And A Half in the Life of Metallica" and he showed me kirk's solo at the end of For Whom the Bell Tolls and I instantly knew that that's what I was put on the earth to do lol. I'm a 35 year old guitar teacher who played in a metal band for most of my adult life, it and currently play live acoustic shows for a good entertainment company, so I'm glad he showed me 😁
lmfao i was in 8th grade and listening to this on the same radio station. Grew up in fairmont, 97.9 was the radio station we listened to.
Nowadays Kirk is a subject of many jokes and doesn’t get the respect he’s due. He influenced so many. It is not always about the perfection.
He has this tendency to use the wah pedal way too much. It's a shame because he can play really well.
Shout out from Mannington, WV. Was telling my kids the other day that 97.9 was “the great 98” back in the day. That was my station in the late 80s early 90s.
She NEEDS to hear Creeping Death! Either from the concert or Seattle 1989! That's Jason Newstead on backing vocals, the bassist. Absolute powerhouse of backing vocals he is dearly missed.
Yes. This is what I’m waiting for! :)
yessss creeping death will forever be my favorite 😭❤️
I just discovered your channel a few days ago, making my way through pieces of your backlog. Your analysis of this song made me want - nay, NEED - to go listen to Enter Sandman on full volume like I was a kid in HS again. Thanks for that. :)
I love when you do Metallica videos. They are my all time favorite band and it makes me happy seeing other people appreciate how awesome they are.
I think its already been said, but "Creeping Death" from the same concert is awesome. One of their best live performances of that song. Insane energy.
'99 Woodstock is pretty insane too.
I loved this song when they were in Mexico City
You have to react to creeping death from the same concert. Prob the best live performance ever. The aggression just dripping off James vocals. Jason adds his “monster” voice on the backing vocals. It’s literally the best metal performance there is!!
Kirk is incredible. This song was really a watershed type moment. It really took Metallica off the “specialty” stations and literally put Metallica in everyone’s ear. My small town in Wyoming was all about Top 40 and country and Golden Oldies. Then Enter Sandman took over everything in town. Every car stereo and cassette player in the city was playing Metallica.
And a proud moment of mine was when my mom grabbed my songbook of this album and did the opening instrumental on a PIANO.
I’m pretty sure Metallic inspired everything metal. Even the Periodic Table.
man, great, smart comment, especially the periodic table. Not that many know what that is haha
The vocal contributions of Jason to the music have always been underappreciated.
Jason was sadly underappreciated in too many metrics. It's just not the same without him. It wasn't the same after the buss accident either, but, I grew up with the black album, so Metallica with Jason just feels right for me ❤
James and Jason was an amazing singing duo! Jasons gritty vocals along with James gave the lyrics so much testosterone!
Jason does a great seek and destroy. Through all the hazing, it was still cool to see James let Jason take the reins on such a huge song.
For somebody who is a opera singer you sure love classic rock. 100% respect to you for loving both worlds of music.
I was born in 82 and grew up listening to Metallica. For some reason, it pains me to hear them referred to as "classic rock". 😅
Metal
classic music and metal are very similar on the basic stuff. That's why for example rock covers of Beethoven o Bach sounds so good
32 years later still gives me the chills! Awesome energy!
I must say Elizabeth I’m a drummer and musically I appreciate all instrumentalists but you have given me a greater appreciation and understanding of singers and the nuances of the voice and what it can and cannot do or should never be done. Drummer/Lyricist the late great Neil Peart said Singing is the hardest job in the band while drumming is the most physically challenging. He would know! Of course you have sung the most difficult and demanding singing of all which is Opera!
I thought she would be boring, but her reaction is so educational and precise. She brings something new and important that no one else tries. I am fascinated by her vocal appreciation and explanations because she helps me understand a little better why I am so besotted by certain singers and their voices. In other words, she invites you to ponder why something is good.
The combination of James’ voice and Jason Newsted’s definitely created a kind of vocal dissonance that amplified the harshness of the meaning in the song. I get goosebumps every time I watch this video!
Yep Jason's backing vocals are god like in their own right, particularly on their performance of creeping death at this concert... Unbelievable... Also I think Jason actually pushed Hetfield to do better and be louder.
I miss Jason.
Jason had incredible impact with his vocals but it's clear he was a bit off key here and there
You can definitely see why they stayed on tour for almost 2 years at this point in their career. That energy is amazing.
3 years
@@tallycahamuhlhetru26 exactly…3 years….
Cocaine is a hell of a drug
They were very tired by the end of the tour.
James continued to tour after the pyro accident too. I saw Metallica in Germany and James couldn't move on stage due to his injures. He sat on the edge of the stage for the entire concert.
thank you for reacting to this concert. i was there, it was the end of soviet union, and a first big concert, ppl was full of hopes and metallica was that. i was far from the stge but sound we still hear. so glad you reacting to this track!
You REALLY gotta react to Metallica's peak, Live in Seattle 1989. That is the moment they sealed their position in history as the biggest, best heavy metal band of all time. It had the success and live production to propel themselves forward to a new era, but retains their youthful energy and aggression that appeals to all fans. It's just insane. That is the era to analyze James' buzzsaw vocals. He may have ruined his voice by singing in such a way so harshly, but it played a huge part in making them the biggest.
Absolutely dude
I was fifteen when I went to my first concert which was Metallica's ...And Justice for All tour. I saw them August of 89' in Houston. It was truly a magical moment in music at that time being there.
Was that the same tour with GnR where Axle ran off stage cause Metallica wore out the crowd as their opening
The GAYS inspired HAIRMETAL.. they put all these straight men in tights with makeup and hat became the look for the 80s metal scene
For real, 89 Seattle is one of their best moments especially when they play the thing that should not be. Ridiculous a band can even be that good live.
This is arguably their best concert ever. The very next song "Creeping Death" is also very iconic and I think worthy of a reaction and analysis.
Please do creeping death on this same concert
Creeping death might be their best song.
Creeping Death live with Jason really demonstrates his backing vocal style Die...Die...
Yes to this... Jason is the man
IMO Seattle 89 takes the top. for me it's pure perfection
James had vocal training around this time period. This was to save his vocal abilities. Also, "hair metal" is a completely different genre in the "metal" family. Edit: Kirk is infamous for his use of the Wah pedal. Also the spoken words are the Lords Prayer. Edit 2: Somewhere out there, a Metallica fan spliced together every "yeah" that has been recorded from James. I heard this a number of years ago, so I am sure there are plenty more "yeahs" recorded since then.
Yeah, he actually requested Chris Isaac's vocal coach. It was Cliff Burton that introduced Kirk to the ways of the WahWah pedal. Cliff had a WahWah that used light rather than the mechanical potentiometer. And yes, Metallica IS NOT Hair Metal like Pantara was...
It's not the Lord's Prayer.... It's a prayer called "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_I_Lay_Me_Down_to_Sleep
yeah
That's not the lords prayer. It's a common children's bedtime prayer. Creepy stuff if you actually listen to the words.
Agree, Sandman is a creature from mythology.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandman
This really was an earth shaking concert. A sense of validation is nearly impossible to miss when you see that monstrous audience.
Way to go Metallica!
Gotta do Creeping Death! Both from this concert, and the earlier studio version from Ride The Lighting. One of my favorite metal songs of all time.
The crowd goes seemingly to the HORIZON. Watched this before but now with new appreciation.
1,6 million people, is quite a lot..
8:15 pretty sure I can see the grass field behind the crowd 🙄🙄
for me the best one is Creeping Death ...with jason back vocals...it's just insane...
Wish I found your channel sooner, I’ve just been straight playing them back to back all day, you’re putting words to the songs I’ve loved my entire life as to why I love them, the uniqueness that I never had the vocabulary to describe makes me happier than I thought it would for sure.
"Orion" by Metallica is a fantastical masterpiece! It is a instrumental that can be described by its beauty and adventurous sounds. Emotions will grab a hold of you and make you feel as if you're in tune with yourself and lost all at the same time.......
I 100% second this
Best song they ever played, imo.
Unfortunately, she is a vocal analyst so she probably won't react to it
Jason's backing vocals (and stage presence) are sorely missed in Metallica. Having him in the band was like having 2 frontmen. His vocals are very rough, but he was an absolute powerhouse. The first time I saw them live after he "left da focking band", it sounded like the backing vocals were being delivered by some preschoolers...
we all do love the New kid. I've watched the Live Shit VHS to ruins.
Bit rude to Rob, but sure
@@aboxoftissuesdude5810 you can't take anything away from Rob's instrumental prowess, he's arguably the most talented bass player they've ever had, but he can't hold a candle to Jason's stage presence and vocal delivery.
But the Bass was being delivered by a Monster... & Jason physically can't keep up and Rob is by Far the best replacement possible... and it's been 20 years so... get over it.
Jason's backing vocals were awesome along with James while James was growling, when James started singing more clearly they just didn't match and click together anymore.
First time I heard this song, I was 10 years old, it was a music video on MTV. It scared me, but I wanted more of it, the song was stuck in my head. This is the song that got me to love metal music. I love your reaction to it, this was wonderful! Thank you.
One of the biggest bands on the planet for over 40 years. This concert was massive! First performance by western bands after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This was a big moment in time.
*Months before the collapse of the Soviet Union.
That entire performance from Metallica in Moscow is worth watching, even if you don’t react to them. My personal fav is “Creeping Death”, now THAT is a Phenomenal guitar solo 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸
Hell yeah.
1.6 million crowd members chanting "die!" during it gives me goosebumps every time!
That's my favorite Metallica song.
and more worth was visiting it. still remember it like it was yesterday
Hell yes. Was thinking that, and Harvester. Need to watch this show again.
Watching you experience all these songs we grew up on is so much fun! It brings a little new life into older stuff, we get to experience it again for the first time vicariously. All while learning some technical stuff maybe we didnt know. Elizabeth ...YOU are a delight 😘
A band you really need to look up is CCR, John Fogerty’s voice is so unique and powerful. I’d love to watch you dissect his vocal trends and sounds.
Fortunate son!
"Long as i see the light" would be nice
This woman talks fantastically well. It’s a pleasure to hear how clear every word sounds combined with how articulate she is. I could hear her talk a out anything and remain interested.
Love seeing you get that spark in your eye as you realise the 'awesome' genius. It's that same spark we all felt as kids listening to, an going to gigs. It's quite infectious particularly with you but is quite pervasive across the TH-cam reaction scene. Especially with the metal bands and songs I rocked out too every day as a 17, 18 and 19-year-old. In a way it's like stepping back time. Thank you.
Oh man, you should absolutely do a video about James’s voice and vocal change along the years! To most die hard fans “caveman James” during the 87-89 years is the absolute favorite.
I definitely enjoy anything from kill em all or ride the lightning more with his later voice but I actually think it wasn't until the black album that his voice fully matured. It's still a little higher, more "screamy" if you will, still even on puppets and justice. IMO this especially applies to Seek and destroy live anywhere from early 90s on sounding way better than on kill em all.
Man i miss Jason newstead backing vocals. He was the best. His backing on creeping death is still my fav metallica moment. He just gave them an edge that i miss
Newsted.
@@coldvoid lol idk y i always spell that wrong
I second that!
He was Indeed, more charismatic than Trujillo
Jason was a second front man, it worked so well. Love the version of whiplash when james and jason trade verses.
I don't usually like reaction video's where the reaction host stops the video constantly. However, your analysis was very technical and exceptional, and I am very much appreciative of this. Excellent job.
So couple things: this was back when James first really started experimenting with his vocal abilities so the accents at the end of the words was just the beginning
Jason used to do back ups n is actually a vocalist himself often during concerts Jason would take over n let James rest (concerts were 3hrs) I miss Jason he brought a fire that kept up with James. You should do analysis on that.
I still say you should do MAMA SAID such a good song to hear a different side of him.
N the lack of likes on this comment will prove that it’s worth a listen.
Agree with everything you say but I'd go as far as to say that Jason actually pushed Hetfield to be better and injected extra passion and energy into the band and into James.
Yeah, she should react to Mama Said or until it sleeps
Mama said!
I agree wholeheartedly. I, too, have suggested MAMA SAID more than once. It's kind of Metallica meets country, and it definitely shows a whole new range for James...And UNTIL IT SLEEPS is one of my favorites, along with UNFORGIVEN II and HERO OF THE DAY. All, in my opinion, do a great job in showcasing James range.
I've also suggested Mama Said a couple of times, along with Outlaw Torn from S&M '99. Maybe some day she'll finally get sick of the few of us throwing it out there everytime and do a video on it. Kind like the child that keeps saying mom or dad every two seconds until you finally acknowledge them. 😁
Your channel has come up in my "Recommended For You" feed for a while, and I've started watching your channel today. 4 hours later, you are amazing. The fact that you not only react, but also explain in great detail WHY you reacted to a certain detail in a song is fantastic.
I've noticed that you took a look at a few vocal groups, one being Pentatonix. There's a group that came to prominence in the same exact way as Pentatonix: winning The Sing Off. The group that won the year prior to Pentatonix was Committed: a 6-man group that drew a lot of influence from Gospel and R&B and a lot of comparison to the sound of Boyz II Men. They released one self-titled album as well as a Christmas album, but, with exception of a few releases on TH-cam, they've slowly drifted out of the limelight. With the harmonies and tones that they have, I believe you will love what they have to offer. My recommendation to you is their cover of Adele's "Hello".
Keep entertaining and musically educating :)
From now on, I will forever describe Hetfield’s vocal style as an ‘evil pez dispenser’. Love it!
51 - grew up loving sounds like this. You bring a - for me - unique perspective in your break downs.
Keeping doing what you do & looking so good!
Seattle '89 show is a must for you ... best from that show would be to do the "Master of Puppets" again (MUCH more aggressive here than what she's seen, LOL) PLUS it has the "To Live Is To Die" intro to tease her on Metallica instrumentals ..... OR ..... "Creeping Death" from this show AND it's a new song for her!!!
No point in doing the same song twice, Seattle 89 should be Whiplash, Battery, Blackened, or Creeping Death.
@@MetalPersonJ Definite second vote for Battery from Seattle 89
YES Creeping Death live Seattle '89
@@MetalPersonJ there definitely is a point in doing the same song twice
Even though I started to vote for Unforgiven, I voted for Battery just because that would be fun
Can you imagine staring out at 1.6 million people who are all losing their minds because they are so stoked to see you perform. That must be an insane moment for them.
Kirk Hammet's guitar solo uses a Wah Wah pedal which is one of his favorite effects. He does this in a lot of solos. It is his signature.
you can hear Satriani's influence on him on this album for sure, as he got lessons from Joe after Justice was released, I believe (not 100% sure on the timeline there)
Kirk Wahmett 😂 I love Metallica.
Your are truly exiting to watch. Your reactions and smiles are amazingly cute and make me smile every time Lolol. Ty. Great work you do hear.
If memory serves me well, this was from 1991's Monsters of Rock concert in Moscow to which the concert attendance was around 1.5 million people. The Lineup was Patera, Metallica, The Black Crows, and AC/DC. The event was monumental as it was the first open-air concert during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. If you want to look into it, it has some cool history to it if one is curious.
^- This. The Iron Curtain has fallen, and everyone wanted to ROCK OUT!
This was not the first festival. In '89, the Moscow Music Peace Festival was held at Luzhniki. Cinderella, Scorpions, Skid Row, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi took part. It was broadcasted in 59 countries, with an estimated audience of 1 billion people.
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@@FFFFlinTTTT There are so many videos taken from that and so many stories from that fest..
@@FFFFlinTTTT One billion people? Not a chance
@@FFFFlinTTTT There were only 100,000 people in attendance, though. The Monsters of Rock festival was much more epic in scope.
Finally, had to be done sooner or later!!! The Moscow shows are epic, maybe not the best vocally but a milestone in metal for sure!!
the popcorn guy was able to retire to Malta after that one
I absolutely love this concert!! Watching that many people, finally free, enjoying what we've all taken for granted for so many years. I've had a copy of it on my computer for close to 20 years and listen to it when I'm working at the putr. It never gets old, never!
7:25 when you have a youtube video fullscreened you can hit the J and L keys on your keyboard to fast forward and backward by 10 seconds. If youre using a laptop or PC only
Thank you for doing an earlier performance! There’s so much great material, especially from 88-89. There’s a level of aggression and rawness that you (understandably) don’t hear in more recent performances!
Elizabeth you are by far my favorite to watch when Someone is reacting to Music.Thank You So Much For always Making Me smile
Metallica continues to fill stadiums, concert halls and the like around the world some 41 years after their debut album in 1981.
They are timeless, and their music will continue to rock this world long after they are gone.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for reviewing/analyzing this great tune! Do more Metallica!
Please do Bleeding me, specifically the s&m concert in 1999. How his vocals changed in 8 years. He took better care and was properly taught within that timeframe. It’s a fantastic performance.
Back when this concert happened I had a “jailbroke” cable box. Stayed up all night watching this concert live! It was also my wife’s first introduction to Metallica and she was just slack jawed the whole time!😅
Those were the good old days. I remember having a black box and always tapping it when I get static on the TV.😂😂
The WAH...WAH sound you mentioned is the actual name of the guitar pedal. Kudos for observing that. Some fans have given Kirk too much shit for using a WAH WAH Pedal. I guess they think it is cheating. Either way, the guy pulls off clean solos and solos with distortion. He is highly underrated.
The band Apocalyptica did a cello cover of this in their early days, I think. So if you feel like exploring a fusion of cello music and rock/metal, they'd be the band to check out. Their song "I Don't Care" with Adam Gontier, ex-Three Days Grace vocalist, is one of their more notable songs.
Harptallica is also worth checking out. They have a number of awesome Metallica covers. Here's a link to their cover of Enter Sandman, th-cam.com/video/_9oqsBvMH9k/w-d-xo.html
"Broken Pieces" with Lacey is probably my favorite. That might make Elizabeth look into flyleaf as well!
They did a cover of just about every popular Metallica song lol
Yes, Apocalyptica would be nice for reaction. I would say Hope Vol. 2
After watching a few of your reviews.
I love your passion & technical insights into sounds we just rock out to without thinking of the structural details.
One of my favourite things about this song is that it flows so naturally almost no one realizes it has a 7 bar chorus, instead of 8.
Amazing video as always Elizabeth! Truly enjoyed this one. :)
Whenever I watch a video of Metallica performing live I'm transported back to the show where I watched them perform. That was a AWESOME day!! Thank you so much for finally experiencing this song and doing so in the right way. Glad that you enjoyed the ride!
This video just popped on my feed and I couldn't be more grateful about it.... Metallica has been my favorite band for decades. Seeing someone like yourself with such knowledge go through one of the most iconic concerts in history was awesome and not to mention you're adorable! You have a new subscriber!... thank you!
God, that crowd is breathtaking. I can't imagine being there.
Absolute height of Metallica.
This festival could NOT happen today. So many things had to line up perfectly in time for this.
The organizer of the festival spoke about its insane scale, estimating the number of listeners at 600,000 people. “People came from all over the country. We spent the night in the Tushino field in the rain. I arrive at Tushino at ten in the morning, and I feel unwell. Because I see just a human sea. Sea! I think: "Mom dear." And the police don’t know what to do,” he said.
“I stood on the stage and could not understand how many people. The police said 400 thousand. There was a feeling that there were 600 thousand, ”Zosimov added.
This was the monsters of rock gig in Moscow 1991. The bands that played were ACDC, The Black Crows, Metallica and Pantera. Altogether, one sick line up.
Pantera playing “Domination” at this gig must have been a sight to behold. The boys were kicking so much ass that day.
I literally laughed out loud at "It's like an evil Pez Dispenser!". Never in my 60+ years did I imagine that describing something about Metallica would include a Pez reference! Well done, Liz! And if you like false endings, you should check out UFO's "Rock Bottom". The whole song is worth a listen! And if you thought the crowd's energy was awesome, check out Rush's "YYZ" live in Rio. I can sum it up like this: "Rock pundit: "You can't sing along to an instrumental!"... Rio Rush Fans: "Hold our beer!"
Another fun fact: Pantera's Domination music video was recorded at Monsters Of Rock 1991. Lots of legendary moments happened that day at the airfield. The helicopters flying overhead still blows my mind to this day.
They totally upstaged them before the main show started. Lol
James's shadow vowels are iconic, it's a big part of his singing. I also think it's funny because it always reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean's Davy Jones's way of speaking 😂😂 "James Norrington, do you fear death-ah?"
I keep the boyyy 99 soulzzzah
OMG, it is!
Can you imagine how it felt to be on that stage and seeing that sea of people?
13:00 If I remember correctly, the album version - or possibly the music video - has a child's voice reciting the old "As I lay me down to sleep / I pray the Lord my soul to keep / If I should die before I wake / I pray the Lord my soul to take" poem/prayer as part of the intro, which also plays into the dying-in-your-sleep motif. Dark themes, but a great song!
Yup. It's an old prayer from the late 1600's most notably found in The New England Primer which (along with the Bible) was the foundation of early American schooling.
it's still there 21:15 in the same spot where it is on album version (not intro)
I read somewhere it was one of the band members sons/nephew/cousin someone
I'm 17 and have been listening to metallica my whole life and I play these songs on guitar. This was the first song i learned. I've been playing for 3 almost 4 years and am fully self taught. Seeing her reaction reminds me of my friend when we took him to monster jam for the first time. Love it.
Im 20 and i have been playing for 3 years and now i can play battery full spead almost
Metallica it becomes you and you become it! It literally has shaped my life and made me who I today. just saw them last night! It was my 58th show where they played their first 2 albums almost in their entirety, just Incredible! After 41 years and they still kick ass. And their entire story is incredible! Highly recommend reading their story somewhere and listen to their albums as you read, their music clearly relates to their state, their highs and lows, their growth and struggles and how they became the monster they are today.
James Hetfield has mentioned that he indeed was having voice issues in his earlier days because of his singing style and lack of technique and had to recur to a vocal coach in order to get his voice right. He ended up implementing a bunch of warmup techniques that he always thought were silly but its helped him extend his career!
And we're all better off for it!
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while his older singing style was unhealthy, it was mainly their rigorous touring scheudle that did his voice in. They would go touring endlessly with little breaks in the middle. He blew out his voice singing a cover on the B-side of the black album, got a singing coach (and you can hear the difference in the black album tour), which allowed his voice to be better than ever, but then the tour following the black album was so relentless, his voice started giving out around late 92. They didnt prioritize their healths and it resulted in a broken voice
@@Squall6575 He popped singing "So What", which is... man, of all the songs to put you down and send you to the docs, that one?
@@mfree80286 chances are the problems started during the recording of other songs and came to a breaking point on So What
James Hetfield is known for that nuetral vowel sound you pointed out and he did use to growl out lyrics more prior to the Black album. I kind of assumed he'd started getting some vocal training to support sustainability and protect his voice. He sounds good but I have a lot of ❤ for his more agro approach in the wayback machine😊
I look forward to watching this one! Metallica was a big influence on The Warning and they covered this song wonderfully when they were little kids in 2014. Then they were asked by Metallica to do it again but turn it inside out and they did exactly that with Alessia Cara. I think you'd like that, especially to see how they rewrote it, yet kept it the same. I'd live to see you do that version too. Thanks.
Good luck!
Pantera's version of Domination from this show is worth reacting to as well. This entire concert is legendary due to what brought it about and each of the 4 bands that performed have 1 song where they really went next level in their performance.
They had long hair here because they were still Metal at this time, Bob Rock hadn't convinced them to sell their soul to MTV yet.
“Enter Sandman” is perhaps one of my favorite songs by Metallica. That Guitar riff is just amazing.
The energy from that crowd had to have been incredible. I’ve seen them several times, before and after this timeframe, and I loved it every time. Elisabeth’s giggle kicks it up a notch. 😊🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻