@@kwashingtonl agreed! I saw them in concert in 1988. I thought they rocked. I was stunned to stand there as they got booed off the stage. They opened for Metallica injustice for all tour, which was excellent in it's own right. But still can't believe that it went down like that!
@@MrSatyre1those of us who saw them get booed off the Metallica tour will never believe they aren’t underrated 🤷🏻♀️ The whole Operation:Mindcrime album is an incredible work. I feel like Queensryche didn’t fit into a distinct genre which, at the time, made it hard to get airplay. Except for Silent Lucidity, of course.
Such a great song! However, this is not an accurate representation for how Queensryche normally sounds. Check out Eyes of a Stranger for some crazy vocal abilities, as well as Take Hold of the Flame live in Tokyo
I was going to recommend "Empire" for the second take on Queensryche. I don't believe in love is another really good one, but Empire was the song that got me hooked on them so many years ago. Bonus: I promise "Empire" will not bring you to tears.
This is the kind of song that makes you realize they're not lying when they say the early classical composers were metalheads. Just with different instruments.
Great reaction Molly this band has many great songs JET CITY WOMAN EMPIRE ANOTHER RAINY NIGHT ....He is speaking of living your life in your dreams.....62 years young still jamming to this in 2024....
Mollyboy, I don't comment often... but felt I finally had to for your channel. The joy you experience, is what we all felt the first time we heard these amazing songs. You're not wrong, Queensryche is generally much heavier, but always musical, and, you are in for a treat with Geoff Tates vocals on other songs. He is one of the greats! Continue to enjoy your journey and thank you for sharing!
First time hearing this song for me to Mollyboy. Beautiful. Which brings me to.. don't worry about how many views a song has when you're deciding what to review. You've got a huge following with eclectic genres styles. If someone recommends a song, it doesn't matter if we are hearing it for the first time as well. Our faces are doing the same as yours😂❤
These guys were SO underrated. You will enjoy more of their music. Its a shame that they didn't become a huge commercial success to match their talent.
YAS!!! This song was absolutely groundbreaking in 1990! Geoff Tate has an unbelievable voice and there’s almost zero difference between him live vs studio. Can’t wait to see this one ☝️
Operation mindcrime and Empire are two truly stunning albums of theirs. The late 80's to early 90's saw Queensryche as one of the biggest bands in rock, regarded as 'The thinking man's rock band'.
True. I had to really listen to find differences from the recording to satisfy myself they weren't lip syncing. "Best I Can" was the only one it was clearly live, aside from other tunes where a few notes shortened to hit a solo and get back to the song. Incredible performances.
This song was featured in a heartbreaking scene in an episode of the TV show Supernatural called "Heart". Perfect song placement! Hello from sunny Florida 🌞🌴
I was 23 when this song first came out. It was in heavy rotation on the radio and on MTV, and it was completely unique compared to everything else back then. Talk about a goosebump song! Great reaction..
I like this song. This is my first time hearing it and I would not have ever chosen this myself as I too thought Queensryche was only heavy metal. This song is AMAZING. Thanks for once more broadening my musical horizons,MB.
If you liked this, you'd enjoy : "Chasing Blue Skies" "Another Rainy Night" "Jet City Woman" Those are all a little more chill, but have some depth to them. The latter two come from the same album as this song, but I'm betting the former will hit you harder based on that comment.
What I love most about your reactions is watching you grow and realize the massive talent and genius outside of Hip Hop. I'm not trashing Hip Hop, I just love how you are experiencing actual talent and meaningful lyrics.
"Another Rainy Night" and "Anybody Listening"! I could reel off a long list of great QR songs he should hear, but I don't want to overwhelm him so early on. ☺️
Absolutely love Queensryche. When I first heard this, I thought it was 80s Pink Floyd. I then worked my way backwards in their discography and fell in love.
Me too! My first intro to them was "Anybody Listening". I was blown away, and started going backwards through their discography, just marveling at their diversity and skill, musically and lyrically!
Thanks Mollyboy. Love your reactions as your facial expressions are genuine and fun. Such a great song and voice. I really like the combination of rock and orchestra together, they strangely go together well. More please 👍
Yeah, Buddy...!!! You haven't heard anything like Queensryche, yet. Geoff Tate is a Top 5 vocalist of any genre, IMO. The dueling harmonization of the guitars, the heartbeat and hammer of the bass and drums. And, the production value and engineering of their recordings are truly on another level. We're talking about being on a Boston, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, RUSH and Fleetwood Mac level. And, to date Operation Mindcrime is front to back my 1a, b or c favorite album made. Love your passion brother. F the haters, and keep doing what you do. While continuing to grow yourself! Your soul is smiling... 🙏🏻
Listen to Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime album. Its telling a story from beginning to end, each song a chapter...one of the best albums as far as storytelling, great music as well.
I absolutely love Queensrÿche! Jet city woman, Empire, Mindcrime, etc.. so many bangers! They're incredible live!! Sounds the exact same as studio!! Enjoy Molls 😉 ❤️🔥🤘✨️〽️
First off, I am a mommy’s and daddy’s girl as old as I am. I requested that this be played at my mother’s funeral. Now my dad is gone too, and this song reminds me of them and the love and kindness and safety that they provided for my brother and sister and myself. I still miss them every day. I’ve been throughly enjoying your channel. Thank you! Julie 🥰
I am so sorry that you have lost both of your parents. I was a daddy’s girl all of my life, I loved him more than anyone else until I had my son when I was 30. He died in December 2022 in another state in Australia and our stepmother didn’t even tell us where his body was. I was 62 and waking in the night sobbing for him as though I was 5yrs old again. Broke my heart. My mum is still here, lives nearby and is 87 1/2 and doing so well. I was the last one in my friend group from high school to still have both parents until I lost my darling dad.
@ aw, I’m sorry about your dad as well. I’m happy for you still having your mom and that she is near and well. We must enjoy and appreciate our loved ones while we have them. Even at that we never stop missing them once they’re gone. Best wishes to her from an old, orphan. 🥰
Every musician in this band is top shelf. This album is more of a “mood” than their previous stuff but it’s really f*cking good. The album before this is “Operation: Mindcrime”, and it’s similar to a rock opera in that to fully appreciate each song you need to listen from beginning to end because it tells a story. I love “Empire”, but Mindcrime in my old ass humble opinion is possibly one of the best albums ever made- all joking aside.
Yeah, Mindcrime is the gold standard, but Empire was fucking epic. Two very different sounds compositionally, but both hit it out of the park. That takes a lot of versatility.
Queensryche is definitely heavy metal. To get the true range of Geoff's voice, you need to listen to Take Hold of the Flame. This at the end of their concert and he was still shattering glass. Operation Mindcrime is a brilliant concept album.
Quote: "Written by Queensrÿche guitarist Chris DeGarmo (who left the band in 1998), this is a song that deals with a person having a lucid dream. A lucid dream happens when you are aware that you are dreaming, and can control parts of it. DeGarmo got the idea from a book called Creative Dreaming, which explains how to tap into your subconscious mind and make like Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception."
This is a great song, but it is very mellow in comparison to most of their other songs. "Take Hold Of The Flame" or "Queen Of The Reich" will blow you away.
YES take hold live is amazing. Many other awesome songs. Road to madness, anything off operation mindcrime. Side note, keep waiting for some more sunset strip bands like Ratt, dokken and such. Crue was fun but there is alot.more. plus some most haven't heard of but could be turned on to such as Wildside (hair of the dog) or American angel (how can I miss you) fun stuff
I’m glad you chose this song! It gives me the chills and it shows off his amazing vocals. But definitely check out Jet City Woman, Eyes of a Stranger, and so much more!!! Rock on brother
OMG !!!!Waited so long for you to react to Queensryche you are making my day.❤❤ You're on for a rabbit hole my friend...My teenage years. Their older stuff is also amazing. Cannot wait to see your reaction Declan but I suggest a reaction to the entire Operation Mindcrime album❤
Take Hold of The Flame is off The Warning Album and all songs on Operation Mindcrime album. Shows their metal side. His voice is powerful and hits high notes that will definitely make you rewind on Take Hold of The Flame. I saw them twice live. Suite Sister Mary is another ballad. You have to listen to the whole album Operation Mindcrime it's like Pink Floyd's album. The Wall, the album, is a story
I'm the odd sort who loves all types of music. This song is my #2 favorite of ALL music, all genres and sub-genres, all time periods and artists, anywhere across the world. It can immediately send my blood pressure down and put me in my happy place. The band is outstanding, but this song tops every list. Glad to see a much younger audience enjoy it as well, thank you sir :)
I've waited for this day... You've opened a Pandora's box here, my friend. Yes to Take Hold of the Flame (live in Tokyo). Yes to listening to the whole album Operation Mindcrime in order! Yes to my favorite Another Rainy Night or Jet City Woman. Amazing vocalist! This didn't even crack the lid open.
Please don't give up on the band after one track, even though you said you loved this one, there's way more to come! As another commenter here said, please play the entirety of their standout album "Operation Mindcrime" from start to finish to fully appreciate them. My favourite from that album is "Suite Sister Mary" which is an epic track.
OMG, so glad you got to Queensryche. This one is one of their power ballads. Older stuff like Take Hold of the Flame would give you a hint at Geoff Tates range, but if you can, you should do a whole album reaction to Operation Mindcrime.
I had to comment after watching this. I am blown away by your gods honest reaction to this amazingly beautiful song. At one point I swear you were about to burst into tears like so many have done before you. Bravo sir, keep up the good work and keep enjoying great music no matter the genre
Not followed them since Geoff Tate went - this one of my all time favourites - check out the live MTV version with orchestra...beautiful words, beautiful track
A man of exquisite taste, nice one John. Think it was the 1991 MTV Video Awards Show (also featured Metallica playing Sandman and Van Hagar playing Poundcake, if memory serves), sublime rendition of the song and I loved Arsenio Hall's reaction to it, simply "Queensryche.........yeahhhhh!".
Dude! Your reaction is so genuine. Even when you backed it up to hear a second time. Enjoyed the hell out of it. And just so you know, the vocalist is regarded as one of the best rock vocalists of all time.
Geoff Tate is one of my favorite vocalists in rock, along with Brent Smith of Shinedown. This is a ballad but it’s the hit that finally got them recognized.
This is from their album, "Empire", which I consider to be one of the few "perfect" albums I've ever heard. Every song is great, talent is top-notch, and the audio production is superb.
Oh, Queensryche! So many brilliant songs! What a voice! This song has a special place in my heart. Also if you want to treat yourself to some incredible music listen to the album Operation Mindcrime, one of my favourites of all time. It's a concept album, so it makes the most sense to listen to it from beginning to end.
It's great to watch you grow in your listening and music analyzation abilities, your insights are right on, brotha. You have just scratched the surface of the surface. Enjoy the ride and we will enjoy watching it.
Review Operation: Mindcrime by Queensryche. It’s a concept album like Rush’s 2112. My favorite album! It will change your life. This is their soft shiz.
This is one of those songs that’s embedded in my soul. It’s so beautiful and has changed in meaning for me over the years so many times, most recently when my mother (who loved this song) passed away. Now when I hear it I feel like it’s her reminding me she’s still watching over me.❤ And please do more. It’s not a one off, but it is a very unique song of theirs. They are metal, but they have another song called “Another Rainy Night” that would be a really great bridge from this into their heavier stuff.
It is so satisfying to watch a young person discovering the music I grew up with. Late 60s through late 90s.....you can't beat it. Musical ability and talent ruled the day. Not computerized sampling and auto-tune. REAL music. And I can't wait for him to discover Take Hold of the Flame. :)
This song came out in 1991. Other songs from that year? Metallica - Enter Sandman Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit Pearl Jam - Alive Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give it Away Alice in Chains - Man in the Box Extreme - More than Words The Scorpions - Winds of Change Guns N Roses - You Could Be Mine Stevie Ray Vaughn - The Sky is Crying I mean, seriously.....just throw a dart at the Billboard Top 40 and you get incredible tunes.
I have watched porobably 25 or many more people react to this song...bro...you are the one who seems to understand the most... further when you die you can, I'd you practice where you want to go before you die, you will become in control of the new life you wanted when you practiced.
Silent lucidity is about being able to dream about whatever you want to; "lucid dreaming." You can teach yourself to guide your dreams before you go to sleep. The music is smooth as silk...
What makes you so precious to me as an older 55 yr old female…is your facial expressions…they are the same ones that we all had in the 80s and 90s when first hearing all these songs. You validate our experience all those years ago…it makes you the perfect reactor…and so we return and watch. Thank you MB!
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And this is how you make old school metal heads weep like babies.
Fun Fact: Everyone watching this is singing along.
I was. Absolutely.
facts
How'd you know 😉
@wendyfreeman2737 I'm psychotic, I mean psychic.
Facts 😅
Live 1984, Tokyo. "Take Hold of the Flame"
TRUST ME!!!!!
Absolutely 💯! This is the best recommendation!
Yes!!!
1 billion %🔥🔥🔥🔥
YES 💯% MB DO THIS ASAP!!!
Yup
Queensryche is a criminally underrated band!!
@@kwashingtonl agreed! I saw them in concert in 1988. I thought they rocked. I was stunned to stand there as they got booed off the stage. They opened for Metallica injustice for all tour, which was excellent in it's own right. But still can't believe that it went down like that!
it's like an operation mindcrime
Underrated where?? Anyone who likes rock knows who they are and the talent they have. Geoff Tate is top tier vocals. Far from underrated
Another "underrated" troll. Queensrÿche is one of the least underrated bands of all time.
@@MrSatyre1those of us who saw them get booed off the Metallica tour will never believe they aren’t underrated 🤷🏻♀️ The whole Operation:Mindcrime album is an incredible work. I feel like Queensryche didn’t fit into a distinct genre which, at the time, made it hard to get airplay. Except for Silent Lucidity, of course.
Can’t wait for him to do empire!!🔥🔥
Sorry man, this is a ballads channel
YESSS. EMPIRE. Jet city woman and suite sister mary
Jet city woman
Empire and Jet City Woman YES
@@jeffjones6221 Good enough song, but it doesn't have the deeper, biting social commentary.
OPERATION MINDCRIME. The whole album. A whole story, from beginning to end. One of those perfect albums. Trust me.
This 100%!
No
@@CoolHandLuke-q1e YES!
We need a whole album reaction to Operation Mindcrime!
Operation mindcrime! Please do that!
I'd vote for this!!!
absolutely!!!
@@fmarinonj Doing a single song as a reaction is…OK. But to get the true impact of the genius story, it needs to be reviewed as a complete work.
Was coming to post that exact thing!
I'm a creature of the 60's and 70's rock, but this has to be one of the most beautiful song ever recorded. It always brings tears to my old eyes.
Same.
Such a great song! However, this is not an accurate representation for how Queensryche normally sounds. Check out Eyes of a Stranger for some crazy vocal abilities, as well as Take Hold of the Flame live in Tokyo
I was going to recommend "Empire" for the second take on Queensryche. I don't believe in love is another really good one, but Empire was the song that got me hooked on them so many years ago.
Bonus: I promise "Empire" will not bring you to tears.
I cry everytime😢
Most definitely.
Eyes of a stranger!! Better yet the whole mind crime album!!!
Definitely the live version of Take Hold of the Flame in Tokyo
This guy did better vocals live than on his studio albums.
This is the kind of song that makes you realize they're not lying when they say the early classical composers were metalheads. Just with different instruments.
Excellent comment.
César Frank's "The Accursed Huntsman". As metal as classical can get.
You need to go down the Queensryche rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed. This band is crazy talented! Every single member brings it.
Eyes of A Stranger Superior!❤
"Take Hold of the Flame", "Jet City Woman", "Eyes of a Stranger", Geoff Tate (singer) Opera trained, amazzzballlssss vocalist!
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One of the most beautiful songs ever performed
Great reaction Molly this band has many great songs JET CITY WOMAN EMPIRE ANOTHER RAINY NIGHT ....He is speaking of living your life in your dreams.....62 years young still jamming to this in 2024....
Can't wait for Queensrÿche - Take hold of the flame next... Btw the live in Tokyo version 😂
Mollyboy, I don't comment often... but felt I finally had to for your channel. The joy you experience, is what we all felt the first time we heard these amazing songs. You're not wrong, Queensryche is generally much heavier, but always musical, and, you are in for a treat with Geoff Tates vocals on other songs. He is one of the greats! Continue to enjoy your journey and thank you for sharing!
Amen! I love seeing the song again vicariously through fresh eyes! It takes me back.
“He’s got such a soft voice!” Hehe, check out his soaring vocals on Take Hold of the Flame. His range is unbelievable! N
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First time hearing this song for me to Mollyboy. Beautiful.
Which brings me to.. don't worry about how many views a song has when you're deciding what to review. You've got a huge following with eclectic genres styles. If someone recommends a song, it doesn't matter if we are hearing it for the first time as well.
Our faces are doing the same as yours😂❤
💯
One of the most beautiful songs ever made. 🖤
Keep rockin. Peace 🤘
These guys were SO underrated. You will enjoy more of their music. Its a shame that they didn't become a huge commercial success to match their talent.
YAS!!! This song was absolutely groundbreaking in 1990! Geoff Tate has an unbelievable voice and there’s almost zero difference between him live vs studio. Can’t wait to see this one ☝️
Operation mindcrime and Empire are two truly stunning albums of theirs.
The late 80's to early 90's saw Queensryche as one of the biggest bands in rock, regarded as 'The thinking man's rock band'.
Amazing vocalist that I was fortunate enough to see live a few times. The Operation Mindcrime show was the best concert I have ever seen
Same... it was literally note for note.
Which just doesn't happen.
True. I had to really listen to find differences from the recording to satisfy myself they weren't lip syncing. "Best I Can" was the only one it was clearly live, aside from other tunes where a few notes shortened to hit a solo and get back to the song. Incredible performances.
I couldn't agree more!!!!
Same
Can 100% agree it was fantastic. One of my favorite concerts. I used to listen to Mindcrime on repeat. Wore that tape out. lol
This song was featured in a heartbreaking scene in an episode of the TV show Supernatural called "Heart". Perfect song placement! Hello from sunny Florida 🌞🌴
Take hold of the Flame live in Tokyo bro. The vocals will melt your face.
So true!!
Geoff Tate is a vocal god
I was 23 when this song first came out. It was in heavy rotation on the radio and on MTV, and it was completely unique compared to everything else back then. Talk about a goosebump song! Great reaction..
I like this song. This is my first time hearing it and I would not have ever chosen this myself as I too thought Queensryche was only heavy metal. This song is AMAZING. Thanks for once more broadening my musical horizons,MB.
If you liked this, you'd enjoy :
"Chasing Blue Skies"
"Another Rainy Night"
"Jet City Woman"
Those are all a little more chill, but have some depth to them. The latter two come from the same album as this song, but I'm betting the former will hit you harder based on that comment.
Thank you!
They are a metal band, maybe metal is just more then so many think it is.
They are “only heavy metal”. The thing is, metal is the richest, most diverse, with the most talented musicians of all genres.
What I love most about your reactions is watching you grow and realize the massive talent and genius outside of Hip Hop. I'm not trashing Hip Hop, I just love how you are experiencing actual talent and meaningful lyrics.
good choice if you liked it, I would like to make a reaction to Queensrÿche - Another Rainy Night (Without You) next time pls
Another Rainy Night is my absolute favorite!
"Another Rainy Night" and "Anybody Listening"!
I could reel off a long list of great QR songs he should hear, but I don't want to overwhelm him so early on. ☺️
Absolutely love Queensryche. When I first heard this, I thought it was 80s Pink Floyd. I then worked my way backwards in their discography and fell in love.
Me too! My first intro to them was "Anybody Listening". I was blown away, and started going backwards through their discography, just marveling at their diversity and skill, musically and lyrically!
Omg!!!! I can't believe I haven't suggested this myself! Geoff Tate's voice....you'll be blown away. Can't wait.❤
Thanks Mollyboy. Love your reactions as your facial expressions are genuine and fun.
Such a great song and voice. I really like the combination of rock and orchestra together, they strangely go together well.
More please 👍
Yeah, Buddy...!!!
You haven't heard anything like Queensryche, yet.
Geoff Tate is a Top 5 vocalist of any genre, IMO.
The dueling harmonization of the guitars, the heartbeat and hammer of the bass and drums.
And, the production value and engineering of their recordings are truly on another level.
We're talking about being on a Boston, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, RUSH and Fleetwood Mac level.
And, to date Operation Mindcrime is front to back my 1a, b or c favorite album made.
Love your passion brother.
F the haters, and keep doing what you do. While continuing to grow yourself!
Your soul is smiling... 🙏🏻
PREACH IT!!!!!!
Listen to Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime album. Its telling a story from beginning to end, each song a chapter...one of the best albums as far as storytelling, great music as well.
I absolutely love Queensrÿche! Jet city woman, Empire, Mindcrime, etc.. so many bangers! They're incredible live!! Sounds the exact same as studio!! Enjoy Molls 😉 ❤️🔥🤘✨️〽️
Revelation Calling...The needle lies....eyes of a stranger
First off, I am a mommy’s and daddy’s girl as old as I am. I requested that this be played at my mother’s funeral. Now my dad is gone too, and this song reminds me of them and the love and kindness and safety that they provided for my brother and sister and myself. I still miss them every day. I’ve been throughly enjoying your channel. Thank you! Julie 🥰
I am so sorry that you have lost both of your parents. I was a daddy’s girl all of my life, I loved him more than anyone else until I had my son when I was 30. He died in December 2022 in another state in Australia and our stepmother didn’t even tell us where his body was. I was 62 and waking in the night sobbing for him as though I was 5yrs old again. Broke my heart. My mum is still here, lives nearby and is 87 1/2 and doing so well. I was the last one in my friend group from high school to still have both parents until I lost my darling dad.
@ aw, I’m sorry about your dad as well. I’m happy for you still having your mom and that she is near and well. We must enjoy and appreciate our loved ones while we have them. Even at that we never stop missing them once they’re gone. Best wishes to her from an old, orphan. 🥰
Every musician in this band is top shelf. This album is more of a “mood” than their previous stuff but it’s really f*cking good. The album before this is “Operation: Mindcrime”, and it’s similar to a rock opera in that to fully appreciate each song you need to listen from beginning to end because it tells a story. I love “Empire”, but Mindcrime in my old ass humble opinion is possibly one of the best albums ever made- all joking aside.
@@mattdye2870 TRUTH!
Yeah, Mindcrime is the gold standard, but Empire was fucking epic. Two very different sounds compositionally, but both hit it out of the park. That takes a lot of versatility.
@@Arkryal absolutely. They both hit it out of the park, they’re just playing in different parks😀
Operation Mindcrime is a perfect album.
You're not joking mindcrime phenomenal
Queensryche is definitely heavy metal. To get the true range of Geoff's voice, you need to listen to Take Hold of the Flame. This at the end of their concert and he was still shattering glass. Operation Mindcrime is a brilliant concept album.
Quote:
"Written by Queensrÿche guitarist Chris DeGarmo (who left the band in 1998), this is a song that deals with a person having a lucid dream. A lucid dream happens when you are aware that you are dreaming, and can control parts of it. DeGarmo got the idea from a book called Creative Dreaming, which explains how to tap into your subconscious mind and make like Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception."
This is one of my favorite songs!!❤❤
This is a great song, but it is very mellow in comparison to most of their other songs. "Take Hold Of The Flame" or "Queen Of The Reich" will blow you away.
YES take hold live is amazing. Many other awesome songs. Road to madness, anything off operation mindcrime. Side note, keep waiting for some more sunset strip bands like Ratt, dokken and such. Crue was fun but there is alot.more. plus some most haven't heard of but could be turned on to such as Wildside (hair of the dog) or American angel (how can I miss you) fun stuff
Jet City Woman is a fantastic song, it will get stuck in your head.
1st time hearing this group because of this channel! 👍🏻 you can hear Pink Floyd influence
Listem to the operation mindcrime albumn its amazing just Google what it's about first it will peak your interest i promise you that
It’s a Pink Floyd cover not influenced by Pink Floyd
@@dennishayes3707 except it's not. It is an original composed by Chris DeGarmo lead guitarist
I’m glad you chose this song! It gives me the chills and it shows off his amazing vocals. But definitely check out Jet City Woman, Eyes of a Stranger, and so much more!!! Rock on brother
I actually love this song so much, and only found it a few years ago. Magical!!!
Yes please more Queensryche!!! ❤️❤️❤️😎🍸
You'll probably break the rewind button this one. 😂
Take hold of the flame live! I promise, you won't be disappointed!!!
OMG !!!!Waited so long for you to react to Queensryche you are making my day.❤❤
You're on for a rabbit hole my friend...My teenage years.
Their older stuff is also amazing. Cannot wait to see your reaction Declan but I suggest a reaction to the entire Operation Mindcrime album❤
Yes, Mindcrime works best start to finish. Watch Operation Livecrime
"Empire" blows you away!
"Take Hold Of The Flame" live in Tokyo 🤘 Geoff's full range at work.
TV show Supernatural (highly recommend) has an episode called 'heart' that ends with this song, and I unashamedly cried my eyes out.
Empire, I don't believe in love, walk in the shadows, c'mon man
The Lady Wore Black /Queen of the Reiche!!!
@howiewarren243 yup👍. Those are the songs that put them on the map
Take Hold of The Flame is off The Warning Album and all songs on Operation Mindcrime album. Shows their metal side. His voice is powerful and hits high notes that will definitely make you rewind on Take Hold of The Flame.
I saw them twice live. Suite Sister Mary is another ballad. You have to listen to the whole album Operation Mindcrime it's like Pink Floyd's album. The Wall, the album, is a story
Operation Mindcrime. The entire album is like watching/listening to a movie. Awesome
I'm the odd sort who loves all types of music. This song is my #2 favorite of ALL music, all genres and sub-genres, all time periods and artists, anywhere across the world. It can immediately send my blood pressure down and put me in my happy place. The band is outstanding, but this song tops every list. Glad to see a much younger audience enjoy it as well, thank you sir :)
Operation Mindcrime and Empire both albums are worth a listen. You won't be disappointed!!!
Take Hold of the Flame
Live in Japan 1984.
Finally! Love love love his voice! So many great songs 🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
I have to say this is one of my favorite 90s songs to chill to. My little girls loved it too.
I've waited for this day... You've opened a Pandora's box here, my friend. Yes to Take Hold of the Flame (live in Tokyo). Yes to listening to the whole album Operation Mindcrime in order! Yes to my favorite Another Rainy Night or Jet City Woman. Amazing vocalist! This didn't even crack the lid open.
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The Lady Wore Black / Take Hold Of The Flame / The Needle Lies / I Don't Believe In Love / Eyes Of A Stranger / Jet City Woman / Empire
Yes, magical! This song is so beautiful, it makes me cry. Every time.
Queensryche in the 80s and 90s were untouchable... Don't care what the critics said then. Every reaction is the same - proves how amazing they were.
Please don't give up on the band after one track, even though you said you loved this one, there's way more to come! As another commenter here said, please play the entirety of their standout album "Operation Mindcrime" from start to finish to fully appreciate them. My favourite from that album is "Suite Sister Mary" which is an epic track.
Yes it is. Live is pretty kick ass too with Mary
Anybody listening is my favorite Queensryche song with deep meaning.
It was my introduction to QR, and I LOVE it too!
Good choice bro
Good choice but what about, somebody else ?
I didn’t know this song. Don’t know the group at all. So glad to have travelled through this journey of discovery with you.
This is from their album Empire. Every song on it is excellent. Worth a listen.
OMG, so glad you got to Queensryche. This one is one of their power ballads. Older stuff like Take Hold of the Flame would give you a hint at Geoff Tates range, but if you can, you should do a whole album reaction to Operation Mindcrime.
I had to comment after watching this. I am blown away by your gods honest reaction to this amazingly beautiful song. At one point I swear you were about to burst into tears like so many have done before you. Bravo sir, keep up the good work and keep enjoying great music no matter the genre
One of my favorite songs ever. I’ve listened to it countless times and every time it gives me chills.
So beautiful song, thank you for your reaction Mollyboy! ❤️🌟🎶 💚 🇸🇪
Not followed them since Geoff Tate went - this one of my all time favourites - check out the live MTV version with orchestra...beautiful words, beautiful track
A man of exquisite taste, nice one John. Think it was the 1991 MTV Video Awards Show (also featured Metallica playing Sandman and Van Hagar playing Poundcake, if memory serves), sublime rendition of the song and I loved Arsenio Hall's reaction to it, simply "Queensryche.........yeahhhhh!".
The whole Operation Mindcrime album, is one of the best concept albums start to finish. They would tour and play the whole album live start to finish.
Dude! Your reaction is so genuine. Even when you backed it up to hear a second time. Enjoyed the hell out of it. And just so you know, the vocalist is regarded as one of the best rock vocalists of all time.
Geoff Tate is one of my favorite vocalists in rock, along with Brent Smith of Shinedown.
This is a ballad but it’s the hit that finally got them recognized.
Power ballad from a metal band. Beautiful and haunting song. Listen to the reigned in power in that voice.
That little strain of go to sleep go to sleep that the cellos play at the very end is quite haunting
I believe that's a snippet of Brahm's Lullaby. Perfect little homage at the end. ❤️
This is from their album, "Empire", which I consider to be one of the few "perfect" albums I've ever heard. Every song is great, talent is top-notch, and the audio production is superb.
Yep
Empire is a great album, but I actually enjoyed Operation Mindcrime even more. It's like comparing gold to gold, though. Amazing!
Oh, Queensryche! So many brilliant songs! What a voice! This song has a special place in my heart. Also if you want to treat yourself to some incredible music listen to the album Operation Mindcrime, one of my favourites of all time. It's a concept album, so it makes the most sense to listen to it from beginning to end.
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LOVE this band❤
I support any song you react to. Putting my opinions to the side!! ❤️❤️
It's great to watch you grow in your listening and music analyzation abilities, your insights are right on, brotha. You have just scratched the surface of the surface. Enjoy the ride and we will enjoy watching it.
Masterpiece
"He's got such a soft voice." You need to react to their song TAKE HOLD OF THE FLAME Mollyboy.
Review Operation: Mindcrime by Queensryche. It’s a concept album like Rush’s 2112. My favorite album! It will change your life. This is their soft shiz.
That’s one of the few albums I can listen to without ever skipping a track
@ I totally agree, my friend! Epic masterpiece on so many levels. It only gets better and more relevant with time.
I’ve been requesting Mindcrime for quite some time. For me it’s right up there with the Wall and 2112.
@chrisraykovitz2215 perfect from beginning to end!
Eyes of a stranger!!!! Another Rainy night!!
One of the best concerts I've ever seen.
This is one of those songs that’s embedded in my soul. It’s so beautiful and has changed in meaning for me over the years so many times, most recently when my mother (who loved this song) passed away. Now when I hear it I feel like it’s her reminding me she’s still watching over me.❤
And please do more. It’s not a one off, but it is a very unique song of theirs. They are metal, but they have another song called “Another Rainy Night” that would be a really great bridge from this into their heavier stuff.
Great song you will love it.. it reminds me of my father when he passed away this song came out 2 weeks before he passed away 😢
It is so satisfying to watch a young person discovering the music I grew up with. Late 60s through late 90s.....you can't beat it. Musical ability and talent ruled the day. Not computerized sampling and auto-tune. REAL music. And I can't wait for him to discover Take Hold of the Flame. :)
This song came out in 1991. Other songs from that year?
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pearl Jam - Alive
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give it Away
Alice in Chains - Man in the Box
Extreme - More than Words
The Scorpions - Winds of Change
Guns N Roses - You Could Be Mine
Stevie Ray Vaughn - The Sky is Crying
I mean, seriously.....just throw a dart at the Billboard Top 40 and you get incredible tunes.
What a masterpiece, I remember the first time I heard this too...☺️
I have watched porobably 25 or many more people react to this song...bro...you are the one who seems to understand the most... further when you die you can, I'd you practice where you want to go before you die, you will become in control of the new life you wanted when you practiced.
Silent lucidity is about being able to dream about whatever you want to; "lucid dreaming." You can teach yourself to guide your dreams before you go to sleep. The music is smooth as silk...
Grandmaster B - Bud Bundy hears a series of notes, overwhelmed by strange thoughts.
Queensryche: Empire
What makes you so precious to me as an older 55 yr old female…is your facial expressions…they are the same ones that we all had in the 80s and 90s when first hearing all these songs. You validate our experience all those years ago…it makes you the perfect reactor…and so we return and watch. Thank you MB!
Jet City Woman next 💥
My exact thoughts!!!