First Time Reaction | Queensrÿche - "Take Hold of the Flame" (Live in Tokyo)

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@chriswiedeman2956 Жыл бұрын

This band was absolutely amazing with Geoff Tate on vocals and Chris DeGarmo on lead guitar.

@kwantoon Жыл бұрын

They were operating on a different level entirely. The original line up was incredible as they were all great musicians, but Tate and DeGarmo set them worlds apart from 95% of the other of that genre during that time. I was pretty young when I first heard them and I remember how it moved me, it was almost as though it changed my entire perception of what music could be. I will never get tired of this stuff, for me it's absolutely timeless

@chriswiedeman2956 Жыл бұрын

@@kwantoon Amen to that! Their initial EP release blew my mind when I was in high school and I was instantly hooked. I actually knew Mike Stone in the mid 80's, who replaced DeGarmo on guitar eventually. But, the band was never the same. At least it's fun to tell friends that the guitarist of Queensryche installed a pickup in my guitar once : )

@tjworker5482 Жыл бұрын

Eye of an eagle? Was that the one?

@tjworker5482 Жыл бұрын

Gave me goose bumps. I think it was “eye of an eagle!”?

@tjworker5482 Жыл бұрын

Not this song

@stevekozlowski5963 Жыл бұрын

Still stands as one of the best live vocal performances of all time. Incredible. Especially considering he'd already been singing an hour before belting this out like it was nothing

@benitokamelo252 Жыл бұрын

And this wasn't last time he belts the sh*t out as this performance. There's some video/audio audicence recordings from '84-'87 where he kicks ass, my favourites (if someone wanna check them) are Detroit '84, Pittsburgh '85, Michigan '86 and Houston '86. Rock on!

@rbrebrook Жыл бұрын

@@benitokamelo252 that Pittsburgh show was insane. There's camcorder footage where Tate blows out the camcorder's mic with his E5 on Queen of Reich! He was otherworldly live kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq1nbMuhnKfSh5c.html

@benitokamelo252 Жыл бұрын

@@rbrebrook Imagine the power behind that E5. Insane

@jamesgraham776 Жыл бұрын

And all without voice technology. 🤘😎🤘

@markherring3513 Жыл бұрын

Its a touched up with the studio version...sorry to bust your bubble but go listen to studio version and this side by side. I love Queensryche...im a fan but its 99% the studio cut.

@chrisumana7644 Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Chris DeGarmo for being able to keep up with Geoff Tate vocals

@markbranson3723 Жыл бұрын

Geoff is so amazing. One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. Powerful perfect vocals.

@TruckerMike_FL 9 ай бұрын

When did you get to see them? For me it was 1986 on their "Rage for Order" Tour. I was 16 and they were opening for Ozzy on his "Ultimate Sin" Tour

@ernieherrera1034 Жыл бұрын

Queensryche has a fiercely loyal fan base. I think you can see why. Their fans see the greatness.

@billyoliver4000 Жыл бұрын

You should sit and listen to the Operation Mindcrime album in its entirety. It is a concept album that tells a story from start to finish. No bad songs on the entire album.

@JackMcLeodJr Жыл бұрын

100%. A real concept album masterpiece, in the true sense of the word masterpiece. Operation Mindcroiiiiiiiiiiimeeeee!

@j.f.fisher5318 Жыл бұрын

The only times I don't grin listening to Queensryche is crying in the later parts of O:MC

@PlacidDragon Жыл бұрын

Can only add my support to this! :)

@SuperStrik9 Жыл бұрын

Incredible album. My favorite Queensryche album.

@capitolahale1736 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@coreysteeegs8255 Жыл бұрын

It's so cool that a nearly forgotten video from the early 80s became one of the most popular reaction videos in 2022/2023. I loved these guys growing up.

@jayweller6011 Жыл бұрын

And don’t miss the fact, this was before auto tune and all the technology to record we have today. You couldn’t fake anything. These guys, like Rush sounded as good or better live than studio.

@stevenewsome9185 9 ай бұрын

One of the best bands that I have ever seen live, the original band was second to none.

@trevormachado Жыл бұрын

Im so happy you reacted to this song! this is only the tip of the iceberg with Geoff. I HIGHLY recommend "Roads to Madness" (studio version) off the album "the Warning" by Queensrÿche, it is an INSANE performance and a masterpiece of a song.

@trevormachado Жыл бұрын

@@down-the-rabbit-hole I agree completely. The album in general is a masterpiece. My favorite is either Roads to Madness or No sanctuary, but honestly I love every single song on the Warning. Not to mention the next few albums. Roads to Madness is probably my favorite if not one of my favorite Tate performances

@ryanab01 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@HocusPocusFocus69 Жыл бұрын

Geoff's finest vocal moment!

@RadGuy8541 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you about your recommendation.

@KingOrpheus 9 ай бұрын

Geoff makes it look so easy because it was SO EASY FOR HIM. He was amazing. Him and Mike Patton make up two decades of unprecedent vocal talent.

@eriklarson9137 3 ай бұрын

When did you talk to him?

@hugolafhugolaf 2 ай бұрын

Patton?

@davidcutwater2479 Жыл бұрын

And that Good people is how we rolled in the 80's. 🙂

@johnmason7978 10 ай бұрын

Geoffs voice can be heard from space😊😊❤

@jonrhythm3686 Жыл бұрын

This was a special band back in the day. I was very fortunate to have seen this original line-up 3 times and each performance was great.

@vicprovost2561 Жыл бұрын

Me too, several shows back in the day and always an incredible performance by the whole band. One of the best.

@michaelsublet3283 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I got to see them perform the entire Mindcrime Album live. Absolutely Amazing.

@echopryme Жыл бұрын

The dude is INHUMAN!!!

@NS1. Жыл бұрын

That second E5 (there are three in the song) he hits at 7:12, is like a piece of magic. Probably never to be replicated again.

@akirakurosawa599 Жыл бұрын

The Warning is one of their best albums

@PlacidDragon Жыл бұрын

Their first 3 album ("The Warning", "Rage for Order", and "Operation Mindcrime") are all amazing, and easily their best 3 :)

@MitsurugiW Жыл бұрын

Rage for Order is probably my fave.

@stevecoronado1103 Жыл бұрын

I loved Queensryche. I got a chance to see them live a few times and it always amazed me how close to their records they sound live! Geoff was amazing! You're amazing as well! 🤘🔥

@mjc1389 Жыл бұрын

He was in his high belt for a majority of the song - impressive. Cleanly hit 3 E5’s during the song and 2 of the 3 were sustained - impressive. The ability to switch quickly from his chest to his head/mixed voice without any loss of tone quality - impressive. Quite the performance and if you were lucky enough to see them live at some point you know they were the real deal.

@1977mathlete Жыл бұрын

I had the opportunity to see them on MTv Unplugged and he was the real deal. I’ve also seen relatively recent videos of him live with a group called Sweet Oblivion; and even at age 63 he can still belt out those notes like he’s ordering takeout.

@srt8turboawdjeep146 Жыл бұрын

Finally made it to the top of the mountain of 80's metal and one of Geoff's finest moments, basically any live performance was one of his finest moments lol

@mattgraham2835 11 ай бұрын

queenscryche everyone is in for a treat damn awesome

@markmidkiff7048 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, any Queensrych song from the original line up, won't disappoint.

@stromghouls Жыл бұрын

also the incredible ethereal and beautiful guitar playing of chris degarmo at the beginning.

@cemetarygates2800 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction...Take a look at their song "Lady Wore Black". You'll be stoked

@andrewforrest9980 11 ай бұрын

They ARE one of the greatest metal bands to ever exist.

@leemiracle6840 Жыл бұрын

And Chris DeGarmo killing it on backing vocals and guitar!

@laudanum669 5 ай бұрын

One of the things I love about Queensryche s the use of strong backing vocals. So few bands put backing vocals to work.

@albertlemont5471 Жыл бұрын

To listen to thr ryche in its purest form listen to the MTV unplugged session. Pick a tune from that session you can't go wrong. "Killing words",I WILL Remember, Scarborough Fair Etc.

@JackMcLeodJr Жыл бұрын

Glad you got to discover this, it's one of my all-time favourite performances, ever. Geoff Tate at his ultimate vocal peak powers. Would you consider reacting to Gary Moore and his tracks 'Still Got The Blues For You' (Live!) and/or his live performance of 'Empty Rooms - Live in Stockholm 1987.' I feel you'd really love these also.

@markferrett700 Жыл бұрын

So glad you recommend the GOD Gary Moore............simply a genius.

@mikezentack7447 Жыл бұрын

One word ........Epic ..........just totally epic of a performance, epic vocalist , epic writing, epic drums , epic guitars , and its live !!

@jamiemacdonald436 Жыл бұрын

Most bands can't even perform to this level in the studio. Geoff was just on an entirely different level for this performance.

@CraigA.Carroll 7 ай бұрын

What makes this song even better is when you see the lyrics its like his voice makes what he's saying mean much more

@rayw2715 Жыл бұрын

Another absolutely spot on and incredibly honest review Aileen! This song is 39 years old and your reaction to it is priceless! Thank you for the smile you leave on our faces.

@josephgonzales9169 Жыл бұрын

And it's LIVE...this is the GREATEST band of all time, especially with this line-up and yes I screamed it🤘

@purplekat5864 Жыл бұрын

And I'll scream it with you -- GREATEST!!!

@tonstruck5873 8 ай бұрын

Geoff has a legendary voice having been joined by opera singers and being opera trained himself, he is unmatched in range especially in the metal genre. As prominent as they were, queesryche was very underrated. Definitely my all time favorite metal band! love everything they've ever done! great reaction!

@Ilikeryche Жыл бұрын

I think they were in their early twenties back then. This entire album is amazing. I recommend "NM 156".

@scottst.hilaire5828 Жыл бұрын

I don't think iv ever seen u smile so much during a reaction lol 😆 🤘

@johnwoodworth9127 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Was hoping you'd do this song and this version.

@paulrosenberg4227 11 ай бұрын

This was their encore. Unbelievable energy and powerful musicianship.

@paulwhitman3922 Жыл бұрын

Yeeeeees that's Queensryche 💯 you gotta check out The Lady wore Black or Queen of the Riech live from this concert. Simply perfection 👌

@Wreath83 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thanks 👍

@34rdiaz Жыл бұрын

Aileen I knew you would love this live version of take hold of the flame ..this man’s vocal range was awesome ..

@derekdecker555 Жыл бұрын

I still have a hard time believing this is a legit performance, I know it is, but it’s so damn perfect I’m left incredulous every time.

@angelabordack Жыл бұрын

This was ‘84. He (Geoff) was/is amazing and the band, as well.

@robberkhout4768 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction on this awesome song as always! Lady wore black is another gem. Happy 2023 to you and your loved ones ❤

@EnervatedSociety Жыл бұрын

Finally some real music. 😜 No seriously, this is an epic performance and Queensrÿche rules!

@kurtsaxton823 Жыл бұрын

Really iron maiden, Metallica, early Judas priest not real music. To me your statement says not a real music fan.

@kurtsaxton823 Жыл бұрын

@@down-the-rabbit-hole he was amazing, I'll give you that. But Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson our metal gods not to mention the third one on the podium Ronnie James Dio,

@EnervatedSociety Жыл бұрын

@@kurtsaxton823 Well I don't really give a 💩 because not only am I music fan, objectively by definition (aka whether you agree or not) but I'm also a full-time working musician. Feels good man.

@thedamned6248 Жыл бұрын

Favorite band of all time. They are musically perfect. I really miss the original lineup.

@danchap99 Жыл бұрын

Saw them opening up for Metallica in 88 and when this song came up the crowd went nuts with the singing.

@TheRebuilt1 Жыл бұрын

Me too, I was there for Metallica And Justice for All in Atlanta but came away a huge Queensryche fan to this day.

@_666_Sorrow Жыл бұрын

Same here. I seen them opening for Metallica and my neighbor played them but everytime I went to visit he shut it off like a hidden secret he kept from me. I was blown away when I seen them. As a huge Metallica fan I thought Queensryche blew them out the water. Just my opinion though..

@user-ge8gv1wy8z Жыл бұрын

Aileen: Like a lullaby, almost. Queensryche fans: Wait for it.... 😀

@purplekat5864 Жыл бұрын

Everything you said about Queensryche, their music, the tightness of the band and each member, Geoff's VOCALS, and your response to them, is EXACTLY the way I've been feeling about them for the last 3+ decades!! I still smile every time I hear this song. Ear to ear. You are having a visceral response to their particular brand of musical alchemy! I love songs that make me FEEL something -- and THEIR songs do! Don't stop now! Another good one (and there are so many) is "The Killing Words" from MTV's Unplugged 1992. Also, for another high energy one, "Speak" is good! It's from the concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime" which is one long story. So you won't get the full meaning of the lyrics unless you listen to the whole album. Still, it's a great song with vocals in both the high and low ranges. I loved your excitement about this song! And yes, they weren't about showing off or grandstanding. They were about making good songs! P.S. Yes, they were young in this one. Geoff was about 25, and the others were about 20! "Finger-licking good". Oh YEAH!

@progunnerwoop Жыл бұрын

Queen of the Ryche/Lady wore black/ The whisper/Walk in the Shadows/The needle lies/Breaking the silence. I could go on and on

@alexthorpe6583 Жыл бұрын

This is the video that drives all the vocal coach reactors nuts. The baritone that sings most of the song in the 5th octave. Other Queensryche songs? I’m not such which ones have good videos, but I can suggest Empire, The Real World, I Don’t Believe In Love, Anybody Listening?, Spreading The Disease, I Will Remember, No Sanctuary.

@308Repins Жыл бұрын

As someone who appreciates Geoff Tate's vocal range, I believe you would very much enjoy listening to Queensryche's cover of "Scarborough Fair" (electric version, not acoustic)

@PropagatorsMusic Жыл бұрын

Queensryche is still one of my all time favorites. Seen them a few times live back in the day. 💯 First 5 albums are fantastic.

@bobbysays Жыл бұрын

I just checked your channel out dude 😃 your awesome! lol My type of humor for sure. I'm off to check out more of your videos. I love Queensrche as well, seen them on the Empire tour 🤘

@Jcruzer70 Жыл бұрын

Beyond epic! All time Hall Of Fame Queensryche 🤘🤘

@severedties100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this long awaited reaction 🥰

@ullis5125 Жыл бұрын

So effortless… looks like he just take a walk on the street… ❤

@j800r_aswell Жыл бұрын

Geoff was too good in his younger days. So much so that people these days hold him to an impossible standard. His younger self. The guy was around 24/25 when this was shot. He's 64 this year. He's definitely still got it and is a vocal force to be reckoned with, but he's also not 24 anymore. Male voices deepen/get richer as we age. Back then he was delivering a studio perfect vocal performance. These days his performances of those songs are far from studio perfect, but they're damn close enough on a good day.

@styrenebuilds6851 Жыл бұрын

His attitude killed him , not his aging voice .

@KeepinItRealAlways Жыл бұрын

Geoff Tate will go down in history as one of the most talented vocalists ever!! The fact that you said his voice is liquid gold means that you are in my circle of music love. I feel like he never truly received the respect he deserved!!

@jacobmarriott7971 Жыл бұрын

You’re so amazing!

@AileenSenpai Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jacobmarriott7971 Жыл бұрын

@@AileenSenpai you’re welcome! Also btw this was one of the encore songs.🤘🤘🤘 Geoff is one of the best vocalists ever!

@markferrett700 Жыл бұрын

And to think this was the encore!! Geoff had been belting out songs for two hours before this! Saw them three times on different occasions in London and each time they were AMAZING. Great reaction 👍👍

@csphoenix9 Жыл бұрын

This was their first tour. Anything from the e.p. through Empire is Gold

@chaospoet Жыл бұрын

In the 80s Queensryche were untouchable. My very first introduction to them was a song called "Queen of the Reich" on MTV (it came out before this one by a few years) which is one of their songs that's straight up 100 percent Power Metal and my vote for THE most 80s metal music video of all time. I instantly fell in love with them then and that love for them has not diminished one bit in 40 years.

@psa10hunter94 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a Queensryche fan from the very beginning, and it gives me great joy to watch someone who’s never heard them before and absolutely loving it! 🤘😎🤘

@Thedesertguy75 Жыл бұрын

When i first heard geoff i thought, now thats a fawkin singer....wow. queensryche is so special.

@louielouie22 Жыл бұрын

🤘😝🤘my first concert was these guys in 87. Yes he sounded the same live and in the studio.

@johnbailey2214 Жыл бұрын

I just saw him in Memphis Tennessee and YES he is still great.

@frankarias2744 Жыл бұрын

What a doll. This girl is absolutely Gorgeous.

@cohiba478 Жыл бұрын

Superb band superb performance.

@DavMicKal Жыл бұрын

This song was part of their encore this night. You talk about energy & passion, this 13th song on this night is a great example

@wjadragon6782 Жыл бұрын

I could not count the times I watched the VHS of this concert back in the day. Awesome stuff.

@bqrichs4823 Ай бұрын

I miss these days, i saw them in concert, those experiences live within me forever! They were awesome! It is hard to describe it, it was mind blowing, Unforgettable, hair standing, lost my voice screaming the words with him, jumping with excitement!!!! A Rollercoaster for sure. Hang on for the ride baby. 😊❤❤❤

@inflightsiteseeing9069 Жыл бұрын

Saw that tour live and it was ear piercing hearing that song live.

@purplekat5864 Жыл бұрын

Some of my favorites: "ANYBODY LISTENING?" "ONE MORE TIME" "ROADS TO MADNESS" "ANOTHER RAINY NIGHT" "BREAKING THE SILENCE" "REAL WORLD" "JET CITY WOMAN" "THE THIN LINE" "I DREAM IN INFRARED" "WALK IN THE SHADOWS" "CHILD OF FIRE" "THE MISSION" To name only a few. 😜

@chrisbeloff6689 Жыл бұрын

Check out the studio version of "I Dream in Infrared" from "Rage for Order." While you're there, check out all of "Rage for Order." One of their best albums.

@chrisbanks6659 Жыл бұрын

One of the best albums of the 80's - period.

@stephencole8769 Жыл бұрын

Saw them on this tour (American leg of tour) yup I am old lol. Thank you for this. I have shared this with anyone that would watch :)

@alexpattex813 Жыл бұрын

Best "LIVE" i all off time !!!! Sooo good °!° Love it !

@haroldjones8023 Жыл бұрын

Queensrych always sounded better live than their CDs did

@ras1851 Жыл бұрын

The high notes he does are all E5s

@pucknuts33 Күн бұрын

Even more amazing that this was an encore after a night of singing....

@whocares-vb4dr Жыл бұрын

Thx so much. You're joy, vulnerabilty, and authenticity in you're reaction, gave me the same feelings you expressed.

@zannebrazeau 6 ай бұрын

geoff tate's vocal range back in the day was mad crazy he also be operatically trained

@manlaw77 5 ай бұрын

It's called perfection

@pauldeuel1096 Жыл бұрын

I have seen Queensryche multiple times as I grew up and they always amazed me. I have many favorite songs by them and they always provoked amazing emotion in me. A good one for you to listen to is "I will remember" off their rage for order cd but specifically listen to the Mtv unplugged version a very stripped down version that just showcases the stellar talents these guys had.

@AudiophileTubes Жыл бұрын

GREAT reaction! I had the privelege of seeing this tour live at L'Amour rock club in Brooklyn way back in the day. It still remains one of the best live rock performances i've ever seen! Geoff Tate is not of this earth!

@yourdreamswontdie6925 Жыл бұрын

So glad you reacted to this song. I saw them as the opening act to Dio in the UK and the same year (1984 ) this concert was filmed. I have been a massive Queensryche fan ever since.

@mattijohansen3471 Жыл бұрын

Happy you choose this one.. As said when I mentioned it in your other Queensrÿche video. Its not just one of the best Queensrÿche performances. But its just one of those videos you have to see on YT. Song it self is fire. its very old but still very much works. And those vocals.. This song really makes one deep dive into Queensrÿche, and the other amazing songs keeps you hooked.

@williamreiser3118 Жыл бұрын

He had sang for over an hour when he did this song incredible

@tigerwarsawband Жыл бұрын

Another perfect comment…”Head empty. Just Queensryche.” Yep…they can do do that to ya at times.

@martystocks1984 Жыл бұрын

I saw them live 3 times in my teenage years and once in my late twenties and Everytime take hold of the flame was the last song which blew me away because he had gotten better towards the end of their set which was an hour and half sometimes two hours

@DoogieH92 Жыл бұрын

That's nuts lol

@russelldaughenbaugh4931 Жыл бұрын

love your reaction to this video your the best Aileen 🤘

@alfredwaller3072 6 ай бұрын

You get it, kudos, thank you

@goldenruletv7301 Жыл бұрын

Saw them on the Empire tour. Geoff is incredible live. They just blew up with "Silent Lucidity" so the goofy new fans booed Suicidal Tendencies who were awesome too.

@jamie4993 Жыл бұрын

Saw them twice that tour and don't recall any booing. Did make the mistake of getting too close to the stage in Green Bay and wound up in the pit when ST took the stage. Backed out and all was good.

@goldenruletv7301 Жыл бұрын

@@jamie4993 very cool. I saw them in Memphis, TN. Not a lot of brain cells there you know? I DID see some of the greatest bands of all-time in their prime in Memphis though. The Queensryche show was one of the shows where the fans were lame.

@JeffersonBenfield-iz8jo 6 ай бұрын

Love to watch my favorite group thank you like your reactions 😁

@wxmaggot5669 Жыл бұрын

Loved Queensryche for many years! This is amazing as is the majority of their material and I'll add this... Even though Geoff has been gone a while these guys with Todd CONTINUE to kill it. Their last 2 albums in particular have been great. Don't sleep on their new stuff!

@dudeusmaximus6793 Жыл бұрын

Eargasmic ain't it? I've seen vocal coach reactions to this song and it's a thrill to watch them lose their crap when he goes to that high register. So glad they got this on video back in the day. Love the Batgirl headphones.

@metalmark1214 Жыл бұрын

This really showcases Geoff Tate's voice.

@rivazza68 Жыл бұрын

It sounds almost as good as the studio version, incredible talent, thanks for sharing.❤

@richardchocolas8800 7 ай бұрын

This was from their concert in Tokyo 1984 & this was the encore. They were only in their early 20's

@johnflores5286 3 ай бұрын

Exactly. your reaction. 😁 This is why we always said.... METAL RULES 🤘

@Coyotecyb Жыл бұрын

i got to meet him in 97 after an operation mindcrime show and it was PERFECT during the show, not a note missed and when i met him he was smoking and had A COLD! He trained SO HARD to be that good.