Ian Thornley - Big Wreck - Locomotive REACTION & Analysis (How To Sing Like) Mixed Voice, Placement

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    Ian Thornley's dynamic placement and use of mixed voice has served him well in his long, healthy singing career. He's able to be velvety and soothing and then... within the same phrase, howl and soar!
    Join me as I study a live performance of Big Wreck's Locomotive and experiment putting some of what Ian does in my own voice. I explain Ian's approach to mixed voice, which is very similar to Chris Cornell's approach. I also talk about key ways to save your voice for those big song moments!
    Few rock vocalists are a better study than Ian Thornley!

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  • @chrisliepe
    @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey everyone... I had to cut some parts out of this initial edit because it got blocked when I first put it up. Sorry some of the parts of the song are missing, BUT we got all the amazing vocal parts still in there!! :)

    • @domenicosimonelli1528
      @domenicosimonelli1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow!! Thanks a lot!!! Chris You are a the best teacher on this field!!! Hope to work with you soon 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @nicholasstacey4805
    @nicholasstacey4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Ian’s voice when he goes higher always reminded me of this natural mix of Chris Cornell and Myles Kennedy, while never ripping off either of them.

    • @naus277
      @naus277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He toured with and is friends with Myles. He's credited Myles with helping him learn how to control his naturally great voice so he doesn't blow it out

    • @maxx.mazzeo
      @maxx.mazzeo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yesssss

  • @Draydon8
    @Draydon8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ian Thornley: The Canadian Chris Cornell!

  • @seangaskinmusic2300
    @seangaskinmusic2300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m glad to see Ian getting his flowers! I dig everything he’s done. Would love to see a deep dive on someone like Daniel Johns sometime - (particularly Neon Ballroom-thru present 😎)

  • @tangentwhisper1486
    @tangentwhisper1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I first heard this song, I thought I heard the ghost of Chris Cornell. I was blown away however when I saw how his voice changed depending on each song's mood.
    Big Wreck's Grace Street album is a work of art!

  • @matthewhale9831
    @matthewhale9831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    YES CHRIS, I remember hearing So Far So Good by Thornley in 2004 when Come Again came out, still one of my favorite songs to this day

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Enjoy!

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thornely wasn't too jazzed on how those albums came out due to the heavy, cheese-soaked, production of Chad Kroeger, he of Nickelhack infamy.

  • @michaelscherer6416
    @michaelscherer6416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ian is one of the greatest singers living today, I hope you do even more analysis on him!

  • @herman-phillipkleingeld2578
    @herman-phillipkleingeld2578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So glad you're covering Big Wreck! They are so fkn underrated and the vocals are so unique

  • @NeXusZT
    @NeXusZT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And there it is. I had a feeling this was coming after I saw the last video with Ian in it. Absolutely amazing stuff man! A beast vocalist/songwriter/ridiculous guitarist. So much we can learn from Ian. Cheers Chris!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @trevorlysek3708
    @trevorlysek3708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Chris for bringing this man to others' attention. HIGHLY underrated musician I've followed for years and have also seen live three times now. Thank you so much for covering him. How he's able to both sing and be a killer guitarist on stage is mind blowing.
    Seeing any Big Wreck show live is never a waste. I highly encourage anyone that wants great live quality to see this band.

  • @anthonypallen7919
    @anthonypallen7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He can sing and his guitar playing is nuts. Great band Big Wreck

  • @crazedzealots
    @crazedzealots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've seen Ian sing live 3 times and he's always mind blowing. One of the best ever to do it. Fun fact he was invited to be Velvet Revolver singer first before Scott Weiland but Slash didn't want him to play guitar in the band since that was, "his," thing.

    • @randallfloyd4476
      @randallfloyd4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what kind of dumbshit wants ian thornley to join his band and not play guitar?....that's like wanting tom brady to play on your team, but not be the quarterback.

    • @kevinmiramonti8853
      @kevinmiramonti8853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Slash "Sorry, we can't hire you. Your just 10x better playing guitar than me."

    • @patbusnello9658
      @patbusnello9658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw Big Wreck 2 weeks ago in Toronto and I can safely say that Slash’s “thing” doesn’t come close to what Ian can do! It’s not exaggerating to say he’s one of the best and most versatile guitarists I’ve heard!

  • @user-oy7gz5bf2h
    @user-oy7gz5bf2h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It's been mentionned before, but another singer in the same vein is Ritchie Kotzen. He's got an official live on youtube from a few years ago that's truly great!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really like Ritchie!

    • @Weloz92
      @Weloz92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to hear him review the Live in Brazil concert, that might be the best vocal performance I've ever heard from Kotzen!

    • @lucasbittar
      @lucasbittar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisliepe please react to the live version of Fooled Around and Fell in Love he does with the Winery Dogs. Killer version! Cheers from Brazil!

    • @lucasbittar
      @lucasbittar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Weloz92 that bootleg is mind blowing! He was insane! Both on vocals and guitar. The man is a legend!

    • @scottbabb4485
      @scottbabb4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dead-on Julien.

  • @sonoftyme9789
    @sonoftyme9789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just thank you. I try to apply your analyzing techniques to Ian’s voice all the time, he’s just so good… and those guitar skills. I know I said it already, but he is an assassin. Going to see them December 2nd, can’t wait. We would be pals Chris, your taste in music is awesome! Keep up the great work.

  • @MIKEBORGIA
    @MIKEBORGIA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ian Thornley is one of the few real rock singers left. I have been inspired by him since I heard the “in loving memory” record. #bigwreck

  • @RobbieFitzgerald
    @RobbieFitzgerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hell yes. Ian is so underrated. Spot on as always. Thanks Chris!

  • @MickeyBean
    @MickeyBean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a phenomenal talent Thornley is.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!

    • @MickeyBean
      @MickeyBean 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, thanks for what you do Chris! The way you break things down is so easy to follow. Really appreciate all your hard work@@chrisliepe

  • @sanchezzz1
    @sanchezzz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you haven't checked out Big Wrecks Pleasure and Greed album, please do as Myles Kennedy and Ian Thornley have some fun on it!

  • @rockinrob43
    @rockinrob43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes Richie Kotzen is my favorite all around singer , can you please comment on Richie's techniques and range , much appreciated ....

  • @AshRavens
    @AshRavens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this, Chris. Ian is a monster. Been a HUGE Big Wreck fan forever. Suggestion for next analysis - Bob Seger?

  • @micmathers1
    @micmathers1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been a fan of his for 20 years and Just can't figure out why he's not more well known.

  • @jayelshaddai
    @jayelshaddai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Underated musician and singer ...and band also !

  • @jeffnagy2019
    @jeffnagy2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Would love to see you do another Ian Thornley video. Have a look at some Hey Mama preformances.

  • @timmcnabb2282
    @timmcnabb2282 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome and entertaining and educational to watch you!

  • @TeiscoCurlee
    @TeiscoCurlee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome, Ian's great!
    Edit after watching: This was truly enlightening, thank you for this!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's amazing... thanks for watching!

  • @CFChristian
    @CFChristian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad this band is finally starting to get more recognition across in other parts of the country.
    I first saw the video for The Oaf back when it first aired on MTVs "12 Angry Viewers". The show is irrelevant, but they essentially laughed it off, and it never took off from there. Well thankfully I tuned in that day, bc otherwise there's no chance I would have ever heard of them and appreciated them at such a young age.

  • @mjmarcjohnston
    @mjmarcjohnston 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ian’s style is amazing! Dude can belt out notes with the best of them! He can also bring on moments of chills with ease. Check out “Useless.”

  • @lassestube
    @lassestube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see an interview going into detail about how someone like Ian actually thinks in terms of building a song like this, with so many nuances. Do they actually put as much thought into it, as you do when dissecting it, or is it more an experience thing, where they pull from their skills they’ve built over the years and just “feel” it out as the song builds?

  • @brendanflaherty6696
    @brendanflaherty6696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great breakdown… thank you

  • @ROOKTABULA
    @ROOKTABULA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw them in 2018, went to a meet n greet before the gig and stood 3 feet from Ian for the gig, they were on a 2 ft high stage.
    Was 4th show since 98 but least enjoyable since the volume was INSANE. Except for the quiet songs and guitar interludes, which were wowzers

  • @Weloz92
    @Weloz92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such a great voice and outstanding musician... I would love to see Big Wreck at least once in my life, but they never tour Europe :(

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya they are an incredible force!

    • @roachstj1
      @roachstj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen interviews with Ian from GB and Germany, so I'm assuming that they have good Europe

  • @jamiegunn
    @jamiegunn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! Ian has a great voice. Great tips on how to strategically plan out your voice to last when performing. Great video! Sorry to hear it was blocked at first, but great that it was eventually posted after some adjustments.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya it's a bummer, but at least people get to see it!

    • @jamiegunn
      @jamiegunn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Absolutely! Thanks again.

  • @wea69420
    @wea69420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this exact song has been a benchmark for how my high notes are doing for years. So glad you got to it, there's so much subtleties that I've been missing.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great song!

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me its Diggin' In. That F5 at the end is something I can just barely reach at times.

  • @gabrielanthony7874
    @gabrielanthony7874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeees!
    Man of your word.
    Thanks Chris

  • @GavinSJordan
    @GavinSJordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU! Ian might be one of the best musicians ever, the way he can play guitar and sing like he does at the same time. And he’s amazing to watch live

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a BEAST live... one of the best live performers out there

    • @GavinSJordan
      @GavinSJordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisliepe I was very fortunate to go watch him front row with my dad at a concert, Chris his hands are so freaking veiny and strong from playing guitar, it’s incredible.

  • @lupercal4133
    @lupercal4133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He reminds me of Chris Cornell

  • @RichardFriendartist
    @RichardFriendartist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you're the best Chris!! hahah/ Love these videos!! Kotzen will be bad ass. The Cornell lineage will be a trilogy!

  • @maxx.mazzeo
    @maxx.mazzeo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After Cornell, this guy is incredible

  • @cnutella9947
    @cnutella9947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for more Thornley!

  • @user-oy7gz5bf2h
    @user-oy7gz5bf2h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have you checked out Bjorn Strid from Soilwork yet? You'd get à kick out of him for sure!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really got into Soilwork a couple years ago... great band!

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisliepe Hang on. Are you aware of his other band The Night Flight Orchestra? All clean singing.

  • @nicholasstacey4805
    @nicholasstacey4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heyyyyyyyyy I was there!!! That show was fucking incredible.

  • @andrearinomato7670
    @andrearinomato7670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Their best album is hands down “In Loving Memory Of...” The Oaf is just an incredible rock track. Absolute timeless banger!

    • @mrburns366
      @mrburns366 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ILMO has always been my favorite album from them as well. It's just so raw and powerful. It also has a dark character to it that a love. The newer stuff isn't as dark. Maybe Ian is happier now.. and I hope he is. 😊

  • @forrestgump4302
    @forrestgump4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you check out Ryan Tedder from One Republic?His voice is really interesting.

  • @CommanderClyde
    @CommanderClyde 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big Wreck songs are always fun to sing. This isn't even the most challenging vocal on this album. "Voices" is the leading track and it's crazy. Takes so much command of all parts of your range.

  • @originalvonster
    @originalvonster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have no idea who this guy, is but just learned a neat little vocal trick. Thanks Chris Liepe.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NICE

    • @AshRavens
      @AshRavens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You gotta go check out his band Big Wreck. You're in for a treat

  • @noquedaotroputonick
    @noquedaotroputonick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please, do Julian Casablancas. I sing in a The Strokes tribute band, and it would be amazing to learn from one of your analysis. Thanks for the great work so far, Chris!

  • @jmerdsoy
    @jmerdsoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:39 - This technique is called Boyish Delight :)

  • @childhoodepilepsy7048
    @childhoodepilepsy7048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video about Brandon Boyd preferably when it was at its peak at around 2004

  • @beehype46and2
    @beehype46and2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Comment for da algorithm
    Streak count: 132
    Did some distortion practice today and got a bit excited. Now, my throat hurts 😂😂 whoops

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good on the excitement at least!! :) Rest up!

  • @traplord1829
    @traplord1829 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What were the songs used in this video

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Locomotive is the name of the song I analyzed. :)

  • @traplord1829
    @traplord1829 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He sounds like Chris Cornell

  • @ntrope2090
    @ntrope2090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No auto tuner here.

    • @chrislestermusic
      @chrislestermusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope. Ian’s ears are ridiculous.