I had Operation Mindcrime on cassette and a yellow Sony Walkman when I was deployed during Operation Desert Sheild/Storm. I listened to it over and over. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Geoff: "When you gaze at the evening sky, And you're reaching out with your mind, You must see the nation's eye," Eddie (bass player): [whisper] "Don't hide." Geoff: "It's you."
Queensryche and Geoff Tate were amazing! I saw Queensryche many times from the 1990-2011. You might be surprised how deep his speaking voice is, plus his lower register(s) are also beautiful.
Vocal goat. Range, power, emotion. Brings it on every performance. Seen him in arenas in front of thousands & a bar in front of 20. The man gives his all every time. G.O.A.T.
Best unplugged session on MTV ever imho., Queensrÿche were at the top and this whole session is just phenomenal in every way... You gotta do “The Killing Words” from this session... Quoting from another comment, “it’s out of this world...”
Oh. Back then, Geoff and the Boys were young. As was I. Now we just are. But seriously, watching that performance reminded me once again why I fell in love (musically) with the band.
Rage for order is some album, especially given when it was released, and despite the image they tried in the photos!! Each track properly different to the last. London was the first of their tracks I heard and it hit a chord.
Operation: Mindcrime is a masterpiece. No doubt about it. But Rage For Order is my favorite album. It showcases so much brilliance, both instrumentally and vocally. London is my favorite song on the album. Hands down. It's beautiful and haunting at the same time. In my opinion, this album is a masterpiece too.
It was Geoff Tate with the whispered voice (pulling away from the mic). In other songs he will be the lead singer and change by pulling mouth away from the mic and be a "back up" vocalist in the same song (briefly). The recorded version of this song Geoff Tate will whistle!
The whisper you heard that came right after the lyric "and you're reaching up with your mind, you may see the nation's eye" - whisper: (DON'T HIDE) ... "it's youuu" After 30+ years, I appreciate this/him more than ever... Geoff Tate was a musical prophetic. And together with Chris DeGarmo, they had a supernatural sixth sense going on... along with an unspoken knowledge AND foreknowledge of things in the spirit realm as well as biblical and prophetic prophecy. So many Queensryche fans were sometimes lost in the True meaning and message in a lot of their songs. Because they were literally singing about prophetic futures and end times events (like the microchip mind control in NM-156, , return of Messiah in Deliverance and internet takeover in this song I Will Remember (he is referring to the future where the airwaves would takeover the minds of the masses as biblically prophesied - in those last days, knowledge will increase), which we are now living over 30 years later... this song is him remembering the time when knowledge was confined, before machines stole all of our hopes and dreams. He's singing as though he is presently living in a time yet to be. And in that time, he is "remembering" that present time (before internet knowledge) The song is brilliantly complex in every way, lyrically, vocally and musically!! ... freaking masterpiece!!
I am NOT one for the "Unplugged" gigs (Thanks "Tesla" :p), but . . . well, I was such a HUGE fan of Queensryche, but they made this another animal all together. The "Rage for Order" Tour was the 1st time seeing them, and this was my 2nd fave track on the album. So when I saw this on their "Building Empires" Documentary on "VHS", I was so happy but thought, what an unusual pick, but it seems it was MADE for it. But even with 2 different takes, the crowd is EATING it up (especially the girls, which is funny, it was _this_ tour for the "Empire" album, where me and my friends 1st saw hot looking women in short skirts and heels coming to QR shows in Los Angeles :P), and when the Acoustic solo comes-in, you can see Wilton and DeGarmo feeding off the audience, as DeGarmo "smiles" . . . this is a song that always gives me shivers. Note Ken; Guitarist Chris DeGarmo is the back-up vocalist as well, who _whispers_ "Don't hide" (he's only sung 1 QR track on the album "Hear in the Now Frontier"). Also, go listen to the _studio_ version, its Tate's "Whistling" that adds another dimension to the original (which I can't help but whistle along when the _parts_ comes in). Unfortunately he stopped doing that after the Rage for Order album (Take a listen their debut Ep and the track; "The Lady Wore Black"). You don't hear melodic whistling from Metal/Prog Metal bands.
always found these lyrics to be a trip 'There's a thought that fills your mind A vision of the time When knowledge was confined And we wonder how machines Can steal each other's dreams From points that are unseen... It's real' this band formed a the neighborhood next to Microsoft how did they know? lol
This session is a masterpiece with all the songs on a very high level! If you have the time please listen to this session. It will put a smile on your face. Be safe Björn
It was just amazing to hear and see the album performed in its entirety. If you can catch Geoff and the boys who are outstanding musicians on the tour. And hearing Empire in its entirety after Rage. I’m ready for another show.
@Ken Lavigne, I really enjoy your reviews, especially Queensryche! You not only appreciate Geoff's amazing and distinctive qualities of his voice but shouted out Chris & Micheal's beautiful guitar rift, kudos to you. Even more, you understand how they blend his voice with guitar/bass/percussions to deliver powerful messages; very few bands have ever pulled this off.
I'm really into these reactions to songs that basically have been the soundtrack to my life. I like your enthusiasm, and not being a singer myself, I appreciate your knowledge.
One of my favorite bands for years. They unravelled slowly, with shimmers of greatness after Promised Land... I can't bring myself to listen to their new material knowing what they were.
@@F13thvoorhees Without Chris and Geoff it's not Queensryche. IMHO the band is a shallow echo of past glory days. I mean no disrespect to current fans but in 1986 the band was calling out US intervention in dually elected countries of South America. I would have loved to hear their battle cry against Trump.
@@idhcustomtoys No the references made in "Spreading the Disease" was calling out Ronnie Ray-Gun and his buddy Bush Sr. involvement in that little thing called the Iran Contra Scandal. Look it up, you might learn something, you anti-intellectual Trumpster.
I love this version, but I think I like the studio version a little better simply because of Geoff’s phrasing in the second verse. The snarl on the “Oooo, it’s real” line is just 💋🤌🏻 He does it so well, and it’s so effective.
I fell down the Rage For Order rabbit hole, after I was down The Operation Mindcrime rabbit hole. Rage For Order is Dracula meets Terminator in the Matrix.
Please do a reaction video to Queensryche's "I Am I," video. This is one of their best songs I think, and Geoff Tate's vocals are amazing, as always, and I have never seen anyone react to that video. Thank you!
This is a great song one of my favorites from them. Geof is phenomenal. If you haven't yet please listen to TakevHold of the Flame he leaves you speechless. Silent Lucidity one of my favorites of all time. Geof Tate and his talent is unique like no other singer. If you want other suggestions may I suggest you listen to songs by Todd Michael Hall. His covers his orginals and songs with Riot V. Another phenomenal voice will just leaving you saying omg wow.
Man, I lov your reactions, so I was searching your channel and realized that you never reacted to any Skid Row videos. Please try some of Skid Rows songs like: - I remember you - In a darkened room - Wasted Time - Quicksand Jesus The studio versions first
A e a e i o u that is how I was taught when I was being trained and chorus in elementary school. Three of those letters are hard to maintain when you strain your voice and your windpipe
You should give the recorded version a listen (from "Rage for Order" 1986), Geoff was even better there with much smoother/impressive transitions and a lot more power in reserve...
It would be interesting if you listened to any of his San Antonio show from a couple of years ago with his new band and talk about the aging process on your voice, especially given that he became a chain smoker for a number of years.
Another singer to check out that is VERY underrated is the singer for Steelheart. I cant remember how to spell his name, something like michael matjevik but he has an amazing voice as well.
I've loved Geoff's voice since their first release in the early 80's. This song really is one of his best vocally - the way he sings the last syllable of 'remember', very clean, spot-on pitch, no vibrato at all, holds it a moment or two, then adds in that subtle vibrato to finish the note. Absolutely masterful.
Hi Ken, I recently got interested in singing as a way to improve the control over my voice, and use it at full potential. I’m a flat out beginner and I watched lot of videos, especially bass singers, and I was wandering if your 30 minutes lesson would be appropriate to understand how to work on my voice, like a general overview, to then consider if is worth taking some more lessons at a music school here where I live (now are all close, but maybe when times get better). I really like your videos by the way, I discovered lots of ‘hidden’ gems I didn’t know about.
@5:13 it is Geoff Tate whispering "Don't Hide" - this is something he does live for this song, to mimic the studio effect. He turns his head away from the mic and whispers the phrase in between the lines. The song is lovel little ballad about spy satillites, btw.
Maybe you wanna try some Geoff from 2019! His voice still be the same. There's a participation of him in the power symphonic Metal proyect called "Avantasia" excellent job from Tate! : ) The song is "Invincible"
It's sad really that a lot of people only recognize them for Operation Mindcrime - the greatest concept album of all time (arguably next to 'The Wall')
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OPERATION MINDCRIME.....still one of the Greatest Concept Albums ever made !!!!
I had Operation Mindcrime on cassette and a yellow Sony Walkman when I was deployed during Operation Desert Sheild/Storm. I listened to it over and over. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I bought it back then, on vinyl. I still have it. Bought a CD later, to save my vinyl record from wear and tear. It's still a magnificent record.
@@ChristopherErringtonPhoto haha I remember those days I had my walkman when I was in desert storm listened to helloween tape over and over.
It is...but 'I Will Remember" is off 'Rage For Order'.
Agree!
You just heard perfection
"The Killing Words" from the same session is out of this world.
Yes, absolutely out of this world, I love the performance of The Killing Words from this session...
I have been listening to both songs in my car otw to work for like 3 months straight
agree , he is billiant this entire session, but that song sends shivers down my spine how good it is
Another great piece from the unplugged session is 'Della Brown'.
Favorite vocalist of all time.
That whole MTV session with Queensryche was amazing!!
The smart person’s metal band❤❤
Geoff: "When you gaze at the evening sky,
And you're reaching out with your mind,
You must see the nation's eye,"
Eddie (bass player): [whisper] "Don't hide."
Geoff: "It's you."
Geoff is my all time favorite singer!! His voice is unique and amazing!
His tone and high vibrato is unmatched IMO
Tate was untouchable in those days.
I love the way his "I" dips down into his lower natural register.
Hauntingly beautiful vocal/ Geoff Is the master
I get the chill every time I hear this song. You should listen to their Della Brown song in this set as well. The whole unplugged set is amazing!!!
Best voice those Ears have ever heard
Queensryche and Geoff Tate were amazing! I saw Queensryche many times from the 1990-2011. You might be surprised how deep his speaking voice is, plus his lower register(s) are also beautiful.
Rage for Order, the greatest of the great Queensryche albums.
Vocal goat. Range, power, emotion. Brings it on every performance. Seen him in arenas in front of thousands & a bar in front of 20. The man gives his all every time. G.O.A.T.
Big AMEN to that! He brings such a wide variety of nuances and layering to his vocals, it really spoils me for other singers.
Rage for Order! Awesome album!!
i have always loved his voice. absolute master class
Never seen a singer with better phrasing, he makes the old stuff sound brand new by changing certain phrases, just awesome!
Love geoff tate his voice is a masterpiece
Best unplugged session on MTV ever imho., Queensrÿche were at the top and this whole session is just phenomenal in every way... You gotta do “The Killing Words” from this session...
Quoting from another comment, “it’s out of this world...”
I probably agree with you but Pearl Jam's was a close second and AIC 3rd
I think George Michael is the best, personally. But this is up there.
Oh. Back then, Geoff and the Boys were young. As was I. Now we just are. But seriously, watching that performance reminded me once again why I fell in love (musically) with the band.
Any songs from their unplugged session is great. My favorites are Della Brown and The Killing Words.
Love early incarnation of queensryche, this band was great
Rage for order is some album, especially given when it was released, and despite the image they tried in the photos!! Each track properly different to the last. London was the first of their tracks I heard and it hit a chord.
Fucking Neue Regel is without Geoff tate's greatest vocal performance. Absolutely incredible
Operation: Mindcrime is a masterpiece. No doubt about it. But Rage For Order is my favorite album. It showcases so much brilliance, both instrumentally and vocally. London is my favorite song on the album. Hands down. It's beautiful and haunting at the same time. In my opinion, this album is a masterpiece too.
Rage blows mindcrime away
Rage is gold.
Fabulous performance, perfection!
An amazing singer
The Whisper at the end says don't hide it's you is when Jeff's voice comes in
Pure talent Geoff Tate 💖
Dude could sing ! That’s all !
The guitar is actually in the original recording. Queensryche are very well orchestrated with their songs.
What a beautiful tone he has to his voice. Makes me think of Steve Perry a little bit.
Oh yea. I can see that. Good observation 😜
Chris DeGarmo the guitarist sings backing vocals, and wrote most of the songs 🎶❤️
It was Geoff Tate with the whispered voice (pulling away from the mic). In other songs he will be the lead singer and change by pulling mouth away from the mic and be a "back up" vocalist in the same song (briefly).
The recorded version of this song Geoff Tate will whistle!
The whisper you heard that came right after the lyric "and you're reaching up with your mind, you may see the nation's eye" - whisper: (DON'T HIDE) ... "it's youuu"
After 30+ years, I appreciate this/him more than ever... Geoff Tate was a musical prophetic. And together with Chris DeGarmo, they had a supernatural sixth sense going on... along with an unspoken knowledge AND foreknowledge of things in the spirit realm as well as biblical and prophetic prophecy. So many Queensryche fans were sometimes lost in the True meaning and message in a lot of their songs. Because they were literally singing about prophetic futures and end times events (like the microchip mind control in NM-156, , return of Messiah in Deliverance and internet takeover in this song I Will Remember (he is referring to the future where the airwaves would takeover the minds of the masses as biblically prophesied - in those last days, knowledge will increase), which we are now living over 30 years later... this song is him remembering the time when knowledge was confined, before machines stole all of our hopes and dreams. He's singing as though he is presently living in a time yet to be. And in that time, he is "remembering" that present time (before internet knowledge) The song is brilliantly complex in every way, lyrically, vocally and musically!! ... freaking masterpiece!!
"Take Hold Of The Flame," live in Tokyo. Mind-blowing performance.
I am NOT one for the "Unplugged" gigs (Thanks "Tesla" :p), but . . . well, I was such a HUGE fan of Queensryche, but they made this another animal all together. The "Rage for Order" Tour was the 1st time seeing them, and this was my 2nd fave track on the album. So when I saw this on their "Building Empires" Documentary on "VHS", I was so happy but thought, what an unusual pick, but it seems it was MADE for it.
But even with 2 different takes, the crowd is EATING it up (especially the girls, which is funny, it was _this_ tour for the "Empire" album, where me and my friends 1st saw hot looking women in short skirts and heels coming to QR shows in Los Angeles :P), and when the Acoustic solo comes-in, you can see Wilton and DeGarmo feeding off the audience, as DeGarmo "smiles" . . . this is a song that always gives me shivers.
Note Ken; Guitarist Chris DeGarmo is the back-up vocalist as well, who _whispers_ "Don't hide" (he's only sung 1 QR track on the album "Hear in the Now Frontier"). Also, go listen to the _studio_ version, its Tate's "Whistling" that adds another dimension to the original (which I can't help but whistle along when the _parts_ comes in). Unfortunately he stopped doing that after the Rage for Order album (Take a listen their debut Ep and the track; "The Lady Wore Black"). You don't hear melodic whistling from Metal/Prog Metal bands.
Fantastic vocalist. Tater in his prime. Man he was the best. Great reaction.
Very impressive not too many groups when the lead singer can do unplug but this is amazing but I do like Queen's Right with Jeff
always found these lyrics to be a trip
'There's a thought that fills your mind
A vision of the time
When knowledge was confined
And we wonder how machines
Can steal each other's dreams
From points that are unseen... It's real'
this band formed a the neighborhood next to Microsoft
how did they know? lol
Della Brown off of the same set is totally awesome and you really need to hear that
世界最高の声🤘🏻
ジェフはやっぱり凄い🤩
Beautiful song
This session is a masterpiece with all the songs on a very high level!
If you have the time please listen to this session.
It will put a smile on your face.
Be safe
Björn
Everyone marvels at the vocals, but the lyrics are chilling.
so glad you got round to this as it is one of my favourites. Nice appreciation.
My favorite is Walk In The Shadows.
They do a nice cover of Scarborough Fair in this session.
Just sit there in amazement like we all do
It was just amazing to hear and see the album performed in its entirety. If you can catch Geoff and the boys who are outstanding musicians on the tour. And hearing Empire in its entirety after Rage. I’m ready for another show.
@Ken Lavigne, I really enjoy your reviews, especially Queensryche! You not only appreciate Geoff's amazing and distinctive qualities of his voice but shouted out Chris & Micheal's beautiful guitar rift, kudos to you. Even more, you understand how they blend his voice with guitar/bass/percussions to deliver powerful messages; very few bands have ever pulled this off.
I agree ENTIRELY!
I'm really into these reactions to songs that basically have been the soundtrack to my life.
I like your enthusiasm, and not being a singer myself, I appreciate your knowledge.
YES! That goes for me as well!
They played so TIGHT. It's a shame how things ended up 🤷🏼♂️
One of my favorite bands for years. They unravelled slowly, with shimmers of greatness after Promised Land... I can't bring myself to listen to their new material knowing what they were.
@@F13thvoorhees please listen. Todd is a great addition to the band. Try Where Dreams Go To Die and Dark Reverie and then decide. 🤘🏻🤞🏻
@@F13thvoorhees Without Chris and Geoff it's not Queensryche. IMHO the band is a shallow echo of past glory days. I mean no disrespect to current fans but in 1986 the band was calling out US intervention in dually elected countries of South America. I would have loved to hear their battle cry against Trump.
@@brenlane9847 Against Trump? Do shut up. They were against commies back then. Fuck communism and fuck china joe
@@idhcustomtoys No the references made in "Spreading the Disease" was calling out Ronnie Ray-Gun and his buddy Bush Sr. involvement in that little thing called the Iran Contra Scandal. Look it up, you might learn something, you anti-intellectual Trumpster.
I love this version, but I think I like the studio version a little better simply because of Geoff’s phrasing in the second verse. The snarl on the “Oooo, it’s real” line is just 💋🤌🏻 He does it so well, and it’s so effective.
Listen Queensyryche unplugged 'Killing words'
Just wonderful😍😍🙌🙌🙌👌
I fell down the Rage For Order rabbit hole, after I was down The Operation Mindcrime rabbit hole. Rage For Order is Dracula meets Terminator in the Matrix.
Beautiful song
Thank you
The whisper you hear is "You might see the nations eyes" (don't hide) "It's you..."
Excelente Banda Ken
Geoff Tate is amazing.
Have you checked out Rob Halford, The Metal God himself.
Also for bluesy rock...Paul Rodgers
This person knows what's up
They were the Kings of Prog-Metal
Please do a reaction video to Queensryche's "I Am I," video. This is one of their best songs I think, and Geoff Tate's vocals are amazing, as always, and I have never seen anyone react to that video. Thank you!
This is a great song one of my favorites from them. Geof is phenomenal. If you haven't yet please listen to TakevHold of the Flame he leaves you speechless. Silent Lucidity one of my favorites of all time. Geof Tate and his talent is unique like no other singer. If you want other suggestions may I suggest you listen to songs by Todd Michael Hall. His covers his orginals and songs with Riot V. Another phenomenal voice will just leaving you saying omg wow.
I always thought that whisper you spoke of said, "don't hide"
Everytime I'm watching a song from Queensrÿche, I feel like that the singer is going to bite me ... so many teeth ... fantastic voice !
This would be one time in which " bite me" is a GOOD thing!
Simply beautiful, everything fits together, that's how it has to be ❤️👌👌👏👏👏Geoff Tate, Geoff Castellucci, this first name has it all 😁💯👆🙌
"Don't Hide...It's You"
Would love to here your comments on Geoff singing Take Hold Of The Flame
I still want some reactions to John Foggerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival!
You should do "Eyes of a Stranger"
Man, I lov your reactions, so I was searching your channel and realized that you never reacted to any Skid Row videos. Please try some of Skid Rows songs like:
- I remember you
- In a darkened room
- Wasted Time
- Quicksand Jesus
The studio versions first
Silent Lucidity❤❤❤
A e a e i o u that is how I was taught when I was being trained and chorus in elementary school. Three of those letters are hard to maintain when you strain your voice and your windpipe
In his prime no one could touch tate period
I will remember this video ;)
When vocal coaches learn they cant sing..Tate was untouchable in his prime..
You should give the recorded version a listen (from "Rage for Order" 1986), Geoff was even better there with much smoother/impressive transitions and a lot more power in reserve...
some Queensryche choices for you-
Disconnected (kick ass BASS intro) - th-cam.com/video/AO4dR_xhjko/w-d-xo.html
Silent Lucidity - th-cam.com/video/jhat-xUQ6dw/w-d-xo.html
NM 156 - th-cam.com/video/ORYeVuKYUrI/w-d-xo.html
Roads to madness - th-cam.com/video/TcSB2GOyRmA/w-d-xo.html
and Roads to Madness acoustic version - th-cam.com/video/5yrA9T2npNo/w-d-xo.html
Operation: Mindcrime - th-cam.com/video/vAI2QOBMlTA/w-d-xo.html
Eyes of a stranger - th-cam.com/video/A4duZjxusGM/w-d-xo.html
Anybody Listening - th-cam.com/video/T_3P8yffABE/w-d-xo.html
Please check these out.
Saludos desde Mexico!!
It would be interesting if you listened to any of his San Antonio show from a couple of years ago with his new band and talk about the aging process on your voice, especially given that he became a chain smoker for a number of years.
They are so classically musically literate...
Della Brown unplugged, Geoff Tate
5:37 es el guitarrista 👋🏽
I actually saw Ronnie James Dio in the 80,s and Queensryche was bad up been a fan ever since 😊🙏
Another singer to check out that is VERY underrated is the singer for Steelheart. I cant remember how to spell his name, something like michael matjevik but he has an amazing voice as well.
Miljenko matjivek
@ 6:31 I laughed out loud at ,"What is that?"
I've loved Geoff's voice since their first release in the early 80's. This song really is one of his best vocally - the way he sings the last syllable of 'remember', very clean, spot-on pitch, no vibrato at all, holds it a moment or two, then adds in that subtle vibrato to finish the note. Absolutely masterful.
Please react to KISS I Still Love You Unplugged! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The whisper was "Don't hide"
Geoff Tate could sing the noises of a train wreck and make it sound great.
When they whisper it’s Don’t hide.
Hi Ken, I recently got interested in singing as a way to improve the control over my voice, and use it at full potential. I’m a flat out beginner and I watched lot of videos, especially bass singers, and I was wandering if your 30 minutes lesson would be appropriate to understand how to work on my voice, like a general overview, to then consider if is worth taking some more lessons at a music school here where I live (now are all close, but maybe when times get better).
I really like your videos by the way, I discovered lots of ‘hidden’ gems I didn’t know about.
You should check out Geoff’s replacement Todd La Torre. He’s a fantastic vocalist too!
di garmo/wilton are up there with smith/murray
Starting a song on his break….🤣
did you ever heard about, that you look like 'Eckart von Hirschhausen', a german comedian and doctor?
@5:13 it is Geoff Tate whispering "Don't Hide" - this is something he does live for this song, to mimic the studio effect. He turns his head away from the mic and whispers the phrase in between the lines. The song is lovel little ballad about spy satillites, btw.
Maybe you wanna try some Geoff from 2019! His voice still be the same. There's a participation of him in the power symphonic Metal proyect called "Avantasia" excellent job from Tate! : ) The song is "Invincible"
the voice whispers "don't hide" i believe its a recording or maybe the bassist
It's sad really that a lot of people only recognize them for Operation Mindcrime - the greatest concept album of all time (arguably next to 'The Wall')