Tobias is the epitomy of suave, that's the word, suave. Ghost is a fun rabbit hole, I hope you share this journey! Don't get turned off by the subject matter, let the art and talent lead you. I can't wait for more Ghost.
@@staceytroffer8287 4x for me since 2016 and going again next year! I literally can't wait to see them again and again, it's just so good of a concert.
Cirice (Sir-eese) is the song she needs to hear next, for sure. A word of caution, many people that react to it get distracted by the video (understandably so) and pause at the absolute worst moments to pause, songwise.
The look on your face while listening is priceless. When I discovered Ghost I think I probably looked just like that. The masks and costumes fool you into thinking the vocals will be dark and gruff but .. surprise .. it's 70's rock. lol This band surprises with every song, they're incredible.
Especially that outro chorus. I can't tell which Ghoulette is doing the belting at the end but it sits perfectly in the mix. And there is the perfect amount of the crowd singing along in the mix. So good.
Watching someone become a ghost fan in real time... there is literally nothing better 🥰 they are my favorite band. Dive into the lore girl! Get into it, you'll love it! He has so many versatile sounds
I didn't know Ghost untill a month ago...I am now OBSESSED, since I found out about them I FEEL SO HAPPY!! I am always giggling and laughing and singing and I just got my ticket for their gig in Milan. Everything about Ghost is...I don't know, it's like a drug!!
Finally Ghost is getting the attention they deserve outside their age-old cult following. Unmistakably one of the best bands nowadays. Tobias Forge, who is 43, himself has complained about his excessive nasal voice due, in part, and according to him, to a deviated septum as the result of a fight in his youth. The band members not only are always covered, but until 2017 their identities were completely concealed. At least 2 of the band members (known as Nameless Ghouls) besides the frontman are singing, and there is a female voice also doing the choirs. Tobias wears always a face mask/cast covered by the makeup, that's the reason he doesn't seem too expressive. First time on this channel for me. Cool reaction.
See, and I don't really hear it like it's nasally. I'm a singer myself (with *some* classic training) and I'd describe his as more oropharyngeal, that is to say, it's in the back of his mouth and behind his lower sinuses, while I'd define "nasal" as more tinny and shallow. It particularly sounds this way to me in the recording, especially when he goes gravelly on several parts. Maybe TF hears his own voice like that; we all hear our own voices differently from how everyone else hears us. Either way, I'm in the Ghost cult and they have replaced Queen as my favorite band.
Dude they’ve been getting a lot of attention for years and have been headlining big tours. Impera debut at #2 on the billboard chart and prequelle #3, they legit one of the biggest rock/metal bands currently out, they get a shit ton of radio play and currently have 10mil monthly Spotify listeners, they’re legitimately huge.
@@dianadoesthings8914 "...and they have replaced Queen as my favorite band." And that means a lot, Queen's shoes are no small shoes to fill. Glad to hear you enjoy their music so much. 😊😊
@@morgand.schrader1121 Don't get me wrong, Queen is still in my top 3. And Ghost has been helping in healing some past traumas, so that is also how they took the number 1 spot.
Ghost is an extraordinary act. More one man's project than a band, really. Tobias Forge, the frontman who goes by different names, depending on the album cycle (this one is *Papa Emeritus IV).* _Incredibly_ catchy songs that you remember on one listen, paired with deep, often dark lyrics that belie the often upbeat music. The only act in my 64 years - maybe since Genesis and Pink Floyd in the '70s - whose lyrics has me constantly reaching for a dictionary (despite Forge being Swedish!), Google or Wikipedia to try and catch the multi-layered religious and philosophical references. Forge writes all the material, with a little help from a few people. He always has a face prosthetic on stage that includes the neck and hair, and this changes with each character. He went from *Papa Emeritus I* ('Papa' is Italian for Pope - Emeritus implies 'retired', so a zombie Pope, as Popes don't usually retire!!), then *II* (both very dark, priest-like figures), then *Papa III.* Papa III was replaced by *Cardinal Copia,* who had no face paint (but still a mask!). Copia was finally promoted to Papa Emeritus IV in March 2020, when he took on the right to face paint again. Ghost released a concert movie called 'Rite Here Rite Now' in June 2024, from a couple of dates in Los Angeles in 2023. It is extraordinary, concert mixed with a sort of story. At the end of it, Papa IV retires. We are awaiting the 6th album and Papa V's arrival, some time in 2025. I have no idea how someone can project so much charisma, wearing a mask. 'Mary On A Cross' is one of the more poppy songs, but the range goes from '70s metal, '80s metal and arena rock, prog rock, pop/rock... all with a modern production treatment. Even a couple of '60s style songs, of which this is one. The music is incredibly addictive and Ghost is a real rabbit hole with a long lore associated with it, that actually starts in 1969! I encourage you to do more! Try 'Square Hammer', and for darker stuff 'Cirice' (it won a Grammy), 'Year Zero' (especially live versions, there's a great pro-shot one from Hellfest 2016), 'Call Me Little Sunshine', 'Faith', 'Rats'; for more beautiful, the wonderful 'He Is', and 'Life Eternal' with the official video filmed in March 2020 - but studio audio.
Very well put together description, when I saw the movie, I got shivers all over several times. Not "Ghost", but very recommended is also this performance at a Swedish television show, with Sympathy for the devil, absolutely fantastic ! Where you really can hear all of Tobias range. ua-cam.com/video/zasMBtPiMqE/v-deo.html
So fun to watch you start with a great technical analysis and morph into a Ghost fan in just one song. You aren’t alone - happened to me, too! Best rock band in the last decade. Best concerts I have seen in a long, long time as well. Love your channel!
@@thanksmr.obvious6427luckily for me I saw Freddie and Queen live but Tobias does remind me of Freddie a bit with his stage performance and that’s what I love about Ghost ❤
The best live example is the movie Rite Here Rite Now. Filmed near the end of the last tour cycle in LA. The most encompassing thing I can say about Ghost ( my absolute favorite band) is they are fun. A lot of fun.
Absolutely agree on the recommendation for them to watch Rite Here Rite Now. I think this footage was done as a cinematic test in prep for RHRN to work out staging and framing details for the movie.
I discovered Ghost many moons ago, when James Hetfield in an Interview with Swedish tv said (wearing a Ghost shirt) that Ghost was his favorite band. Me as a Metallica fan got intrigued and had to look them up, been hooked since. Also, look up their UA-cam, they got more there than music 😉
I saw them live last year, best concert I've ever been to. They're just enormous fun. The thing you have to understand about Ghost, which people sometimes don't because they're put off by the costumes and the satanism gimmick, is that it's really all very tongue in cheek and oddly wholesome. They may lean into the sinister vibes here and there, moreso in their earlier stuff, but they're really just here to give people a good time, both musically and with their whole performance and lore.
"Square Hammer" should be your next stop. Its so catchy - the intro is my ringtone LOL. But there are a lot of musical facets to Ghost. For something darker I'd suggest "Mummy Dust" or "From the Pinnacle to the Pit."
Welcome to the Ghost family! Tobias Forge is a genius and Ghost are such a fun band. I'd love to see you react to more of their stuff because it was so fun to see how much you enjoyed it
I'm listening to this song multiple times a day since 2 years and can't get enough of the harmonies in the end. 14:30 - 15:00 for me is the most beautiful piece of music ever composed.
And tobias sings through a prosthetic face piece. That’s why he’s always got the mic on his face. He’s the greatest. Seeing ghost in July 2025 in the pit! Woooo. I’m old might kill me but what a way to go
Huh. Well, glad for TikTok to get onboard with something that's, you know, a few years old. I've been jamming out to this since 2019. The entire Seven Inches of Satanic Panic EP is brilliant. I'm actually kind of pissed that it was only an EP and not a full length album. Kiss the Go-Goat is just as awesome. Ghost left us with two songs that will live on forever though. Rent free in our heads the very first time you hear them. I'm still pissed at them for only making these two songs like this though. They could have made A LOT MORE. grrr
@@whoacarh There is another one song in this style, which, by the band's lore, belongs to the same EP. It called "The future is the foreign land" and was revealed during the end credits of their concert-film "Rite here Rite now". Check it out!
Please please cover more Ghost and definitely go down that rabbit hole. I got to see them live last year and it was amazing! Probably one of my favorite concerts of all time. Some suggestions, He Is, Year Zero, Cirice, honestly you can’t go wrong. Their albums are worth listening beginning to end. Tobias is captivating to watch.
This band is just awesome. You hear once and twice, but you'll only catch everything after several listenings. The backing vocal on these ghouls are just incredible
I saw Ghost when they came through the area last year. It was my first time seeing them live, and they put on an amazing show! You could tell how much work and professionalism went into putting on the show, and how much fun they were having putting on the show. My personal favorites are "Faith" and "Spillways", and the remake of the Genesis "Jesus he knows me", but they have tons of great songs!
This clip does a great job of capturing the vibe and aura that I noticed seeing them in a different city: maybe it’s my geology background pushing me to the word “crystalline.” The clarity of the performance, the sound, the lighting, shoot even the air is just flawlessly crystalline. Flawless is just a good way to sum up Ghost’s musicality, you can tell that everyone on stage has a lot more they COULD show us, but they are doing that so they can just exude confidence. This isn’t to say these are simplistic songs or parts, just that they are all 100% pros who are just on top of things every step of the way. Plus there’s a fun camaraderie in the crowd-most people aren’t in costume (I wasn’t), but part of each of us was thinking about which costume we’d go with! Finally, I say this as straight dude who has a long track record of not knowing what women find attractive in a man, but damn does Tobias have charisma out into orbit when he’s in character, and especially on stage. The rest of us guys just can’t compete with that!
A couple of years ago I was standing next to Tobias Forge (the singer) at a record booth at a festival here in Germany (he is a passioned vinyl collector). You would never ever believe that he is the man behind that mask, so at least that worked out very well back than. But of course, these days he´d become a pretty well known celebrity.
Ghost has been a delight to my ears since I first met the band, but hearing them live was a completely wonderful experience. It was my first concert and they set the bar very high. I doubt any other artist will ever surpass the quality of the show that Ghost offered me. I'm excited to see them again next year.
This is not his face with make-up, he wears a mask (with make-up). The mouth of the mask moves a little but you don't see his real mouth singing wide open behind the mask.
Been to a lot of concerts in my day and ghost was easily the best sounding concert I’ve been to. They were flawless live. Not only in presentation, but showmanship, and Tobias and the backing vocalists in the band sounded absolutely flawless. They are an incredible show to go to.
I've seen Ghost live twice last decade when I was in my 40's. As an 80's kid, their shows have a great classic feel with a grand entrance, excellent stage show and melodic hard rock. They are a tight unit with great sound. I would go see them a third time if the came to town.
Ghost is such a high quality experience. I'm so excited to see them in May!! Especially Mary on a Cross hits that sweet spot with the chorus and the backing vocals. They are so unique and I feel blessed to live in the same timeline!!!
Ghost has been around for a long time but the musicians change often. That's why they are EXTREMELY protective of their identities. They don't want anyone to know who they are irl so that no one focuses on the musicians or gets upset with someone changes out. They are here purely for the art.
ghost's creative vision is INSANELY COOL and all of the things tobias forge has created since they've been performing are so detailed and intriguing to dive into! there is also VERY heavy "lore" with this band that it takes MONTHS to take it all in honestly. there are still things i find out years later! i am so glad you came down this rabbit hole! hopefully the journey continues :)
So emotional seeing you discover tobias and trying to understand whats going on in his face or if its just a mask. welcome to ghosts fandom. Loved you played again so many parts cause you thinked it was awesome. It really is! Lovely video ❤
MORE GHOST!!! i love this band and please dont let the themes put you off, they have awesome music, awesome live performances specifically and the music is wonderful hope you have fun with this band!
Tobias is a hell of a singer, and his stage presence is unmatched. I've seen them live several times and I rank them as probably the best live shows I've ever seen. You're in for a treat if you fall down the rabbit hole.
Tobias puts on a bit of an affect in his voice in concert, he doesn’t actually sound like that when he normally speaks, he’s soft spoken. Ghost is one of my favs, Square Hammer got me into them.
That is true...that is his real voice without any effects ...just have to watch very early videos when it was not Ghost and he had no make up or mask ..he always had that "nasal" rangy and amazing voice.
I think OP meant his speaking voice in the beginning of the video, which absolutely is a little affected. If you’ve seen Tobias in interviews out of character, particularly when speaking Swedish, he doesn’t sound that nasal. It‘s a character choice.
The way you react, using your hands to express a lot(beautiful hands btw), your genuine way to enjoy music, those are the reasons why I enjoy watching your channel. Congrats
Ghost has become my favorite band and I'm almost 50. I don't get into newer bands that much anymore, but their sound is addictive. I've seen them live once and I'm taking my daughter to see them next summer. It will be her first concert. Please listen to more of their stuff.😊
I loved these guys the first time I heard them! And the only way I've ever been able to describe them is a modern successor to Blue Oyster Cult...a range of musical stylings from heavy prog rock to 60s pop, with beautiful vocals and dark, humanist and/or occult lyrics...all delivered with that beautiful, melodic voice.
Ghost are a very unique act, Tobias is one of the best frontmen working today and there's alot for you to check out, some good ones to start with are Square hammer, He is, Dance Macabre, Rats and Cirice. Have fun in the Ghost rabbit hole!
First of all, love ya! 🙂Seeing you react to Ghost is like extra everything, on a platter...or something else! Thank you!🙂Please do more Ghost, I think you will love it! "Square hammer", "Rats", "He is" or "Spillways" - awesome songs from the band! Cheers from a not at all byest country, Sweden. 🙂
This song makes everyone happy. Everyone is young, beautiful, happy to be there and enjoy the song. That's why we smile while listening and waching the video
The thing i love about Ghost is that many songs are so different from each other. 😊 The singer has said that the mask is preventing him from singing properly.
I got into Ghost back in 2015 when they were still Ghost B.C. and relatively unknown. It's cool that a band like this has made it in the current landscape of music. Their live performances are amazing and should be experienced to truly see how great they are,
FINALLY!!! I’ve been waiting for you to do this song, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Be very prepared to go head on down the Ghost rabbit hole…it’s awesome journey!!!
Oh wow first time I'm seeing you and I have to say I love your voice so much and the way you're talking and explain thing. Omg you are perfect. Going forward for other videos !!
Tobias has an absolutely incredible set of pipes. His chord progressions and fun rhythmic changes (see: “Hunter’s Moon”) drive every song forward. God I love this band so fucking much.
He does indeed wear a mask all the time on stage. His name is Tobias forge and unmasked honestly you two could be siblings as you have quite similar features
I can tell you are a music expert. Keep up your great work. Ghost became my favorite band in 2015 after Guitar World wrote a piece on them. I’ve seen them many times live and own all of their albums.
Ghost is something else i recently discovered them to when i was in s tough spot and tobias forge brought me back to life. Im so inspired to write music and stay in that headspace. Tobias does this all himself he hires certain bandmates but hes mostly a one man band which is just incredible. He has always worn some sort of face covering but for this album its a prosthetic around the mouth but gives him full range to sing that voice weve all grown to love he proves that even though you may look different and sound different were all here for the same reason we love there music
This video is my first time coming across your channel. I have since watched several of your videos and I very much enjoy them! Ghost is my absolute favorite band! If you decide to really dig into them, it is an extensive rabbit hole, and its a long way down! Their discography is extensive, between their originals and their covers. And then there is all of their lore! Don't miss out on their Chapter videos. I recommend checking out Hunter's Moon, which is my favorite song of theirs, and it's actually how I found the band. They released a movie this summer called Rite Here Rite Now, which continues the lore that has been built in their Chapter videos. The concert part of the movie was filmed over two nights in LA, which I made the trip out to attend. (I am in the background of the movie!) I hope you very much enjoy your exploration of this band! This Fandom is pretty awesome and will do the best we can to answer any questions you may have! If you have Ghost.....
I know nothing about singing but really enjoyed this video. I was very curious about what you were going to say about his voice (even I don't know the technicals). I am blown away by his voice every time I hear this song. And you are so right about the stage presence! What a showman! I bet Ghost's concerts are so much fun.
Holy Cow! I cant believe you havent heard GHOST before. They came out of left field for me too. If you hear a song that may sound demonic, its just Tobias's way to challenge the system. He is so brilliant. If You Have GHOST, you have everything.
I hope you went down the rabbit hole with Ghost. From 2010 till now and even his Death Metal Band Repungnant he has been a musical genius. He is amazing. Very humble and loves his fans. He interacts with us through his music and chapters on you tube. If your a “Ghestie” you are in love with the band. I have never had a band or fan base that has made me feel so happy or made to feel part of a group. My very best friend and I met through Ghost and I thank them everyday for her friendship. Thanks for your wonderful review. Go see them on their world tour in the states summer of 25. You will so enjoy yourself. There’s nothing like it. ❤ hugs
Funny thing about Tobias is he used to be a death metal singer, then he was in a more alternative rock band, and then he was trying to relaunch the death metal project when Ghost blew up and set up the rest of his life.
My daughter is on TikTok and the chorus of this song was in every second video a couple of years ago. I think it was slowed down or something. The funny thing is that I was a Ghost fan then but I hadn't heard this particular song and sang the chorus to annoy her for weeks until I realized who it was.
Hi! I looooved this video!!! Ghost has been my fav band for years now. Everything around them is so mysterious, so fun. Not just the music, but also the masks, the lore, EVERYTHING!!. And I LOVED watching you discovering them for the first time. About the masks, they always use them, although Tobias plays around with them so that he can sing better. You might wanna listen to the studio recordings to hear how his voice changes without the mask. Also, ghost has had different characters throughout their eras (always Tobias singing tho), with different masks, so he slightly changes his voice to adjust it to the character he is playing! That's super cool too hehehe. I hope you enjoyed the band and that you explore a bit more into it, I assure you it's really REALLY FUN
Ghost is honestly one of the few bands that makes themselves look the complete opposite from what they sound like. Papa/Tobias is an amazing singer with the backup vocals from the ghoulettes. They’re honestly such a great band. All of their songs honestly feel like their own albums. Comparing this song to year zero they are completely different tones, vocals and just vibes in general. You should definitely review year zero!
Hearing his voice mature and change (intentionally and unintentionally) with each Papa is so cool to me. TF's breath control and vibrato is so alluring, paired with the dark "sinful" aesthetic, it was fun to see you "fall in love" in real time 😂❤ They sound amazing in person. Hope you get to experience it some day! Have fun on your deep dive and research ❤
Let me tell you, they are absolutely Ah-mazing live! My first song I heard from Ghost was He is. From there it sbowballed to loving Ghost. I kove how tbeyre not afraid to cover songs & make it their own. I cannot wait to see them kive again.
i love seeing people discover this band!!! ghost has a really varied catalogue, i seriously think there’s something there for everyone. they recently came out with a wonderfully goofy concert film, and they put on one hell of a show. the whole band has an ongoing fiction, and the film ties into that, too! they’ve got a really great live performance of their song “call me little sunshine” on jimmy kimmel that i highly recommend checking out!
Tobias models his movements off of nightmere before christmas main character. Those closing harmonies bring literal tears to my eyes every single time I hear them!!!!
Oh, c'mon girl, you're ready to have his baby! His voice is absolutely amazing and magical with its ups and ups and more. It's a truly powerful and emotional song.
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Fun fact! The slide in the voal (the higher pitched you can hear at 15:12) is actually by the backup vocalist Jutty Taylor! As for the female backup vocalist (I believe) is Mad Galicia both I highly recommend checking out sometime too! Tobias has the more raspy voice in the melody of the 3!
This is an odd thing for me, but I have no problem listening to this song every day. It's been a couple of years now and it still gives me those "positive chills". I think I need to be medicated lol.
Try listening to Con Clavi Con Dio Live in Ceremony and Devotion. You'll receive dark vocals there. Also, the lead singer (Tobias Forge, also known as Papa Emeritus) wears a Silicone Mask. That's why you see lack of Emotions. They have more Dark and Hardcore Music! Can't wait For you to do more GHOST Content!! ❤
Tobias actually broke his nose in a fight as a teenager and that's why his singing voice is a little bit nasal. But you should know that he once also was a singer of the death metal band Repugnant. So he can do that too. Welcome to your family. You know if you have Ghost you have everything ❤️ Try He Is live from the Swedish Grammy Award next. 👍
Tobias is the epitomy of suave, that's the word, suave. Ghost is a fun rabbit hole, I hope you share this journey! Don't get turned off by the subject matter, let the art and talent lead you. I can't wait for more Ghost.
Well said my friend. Ghost is an experience more than a band. We have to let go of all our inhibitions and enjoy the process
The subject matter is really anti-authoritarian and so forth.
Very well said
@@AnGawain Thank you.
Geez... If Ghost is talented, Dynazty is what? Godlike?
Ghost is probably the best live act you can see right now, IMO. The stage presence and stage show are second to none.
Agree. I’ve seen him 2x. Incredible.
@@staceytroffer8287 4x for me since 2016 and going again next year! I literally can't wait to see them again and again, it's just so good of a concert.
I agree!!! 🥰
I mean, ghost is up there, but there are plenty of other extremely good live performance artists. I definitely agree that Ghost is one of the best.
Can't wait to see them live for the first time next August!
Cirice. You want to hear Cirice. It's the quintessential song and their Grammy winner too. Official music video is very cute too.
They have many, many great songs... but Cirice is indeed their piece de resistance!
The Deezer session was awesome. Sad that for some reason it was deleted
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My favorite!!
Cirice (Sir-eese) is the song she needs to hear next, for sure.
A word of caution, many people that react to it get distracted by the video (understandably so) and pause at the absolute worst moments to pause, songwise.
The look on your face while listening is priceless. When I discovered Ghost I think I probably looked just like that. The masks and costumes fool you into thinking the vocals will be dark and gruff but .. surprise .. it's 70's rock. lol This band surprises with every song, they're incredible.
Gotta acknowledge the awesome backing vocalists
I want to acknowledge the sound engineer for letting us hear them without them being too upfront.
Yesssss they go kinda unnoticed but they bring so much atmosphere to the song
They've got to be as strong as he is, to carry the end. And they are. Incredible.♥️♥️
Yessss ! Love the backing vocals too. 👌
Especially that outro chorus. I can't tell which Ghoulette is doing the belting at the end but it sits perfectly in the mix. And there is the perfect amount of the crowd singing along in the mix. So good.
Watching someone become a ghost fan in real time... there is literally nothing better 🥰 they are my favorite band. Dive into the lore girl! Get into it, you'll love it! He has so many versatile sounds
I didn't know Ghost untill a month ago...I am now OBSESSED, since I found out about them I FEEL SO HAPPY!! I am always giggling and laughing and singing and I just got my ticket for their gig in Milan. Everything about Ghost is...I don't know, it's like a drug!!
Finally Ghost is getting the attention they deserve outside their age-old cult following. Unmistakably one of the best bands nowadays. Tobias Forge, who is 43, himself has complained about his excessive nasal voice due, in part, and according to him, to a deviated septum as the result of a fight in his youth. The band members not only are always covered, but until 2017 their identities were completely concealed. At least 2 of the band members (known as Nameless Ghouls) besides the frontman are singing, and there is a female voice also doing the choirs. Tobias wears always a face mask/cast covered by the makeup, that's the reason he doesn't seem too expressive. First time on this channel for me. Cool reaction.
See, and I don't really hear it like it's nasally. I'm a singer myself (with *some* classic training) and I'd describe his as more oropharyngeal, that is to say, it's in the back of his mouth and behind his lower sinuses, while I'd define "nasal" as more tinny and shallow. It particularly sounds this way to me in the recording, especially when he goes gravelly on several parts. Maybe TF hears his own voice like that; we all hear our own voices differently from how everyone else hears us. Either way, I'm in the Ghost cult and they have replaced Queen as my favorite band.
Dude they’ve been getting a lot of attention for years and have been headlining big tours. Impera debut at #2 on the billboard chart and prequelle #3, they legit one of the biggest rock/metal bands currently out, they get a shit ton of radio play and currently have 10mil monthly Spotify listeners, they’re legitimately huge.
@@dianadoesthings8914 "...and they have replaced Queen as my favorite band." And that means a lot, Queen's shoes are no small shoes to fill.
Glad to hear you enjoy their music so much. 😊😊
@@morgand.schrader1121 Don't get me wrong, Queen is still in my top 3. And Ghost has been helping in healing some past traumas, so that is also how they took the number 1 spot.
Ghost is an extraordinary act. More one man's project than a band, really. Tobias Forge, the frontman who goes by different names, depending on the album cycle (this one is *Papa Emeritus IV).* _Incredibly_ catchy songs that you remember on one listen, paired with deep, often dark lyrics that belie the often upbeat music. The only act in my 64 years - maybe since Genesis and Pink Floyd in the '70s - whose lyrics has me constantly reaching for a dictionary (despite Forge being Swedish!), Google or Wikipedia to try and catch the multi-layered religious and philosophical references. Forge writes all the material, with a little help from a few people.
He always has a face prosthetic on stage that includes the neck and hair, and this changes with each character. He went from *Papa Emeritus I* ('Papa' is Italian for Pope - Emeritus implies 'retired', so a zombie Pope, as Popes don't usually retire!!), then *II* (both very dark, priest-like figures), then *Papa III.* Papa III was replaced by *Cardinal Copia,* who had no face paint (but still a mask!). Copia was finally promoted to Papa Emeritus IV in March 2020, when he took on the right to face paint again.
Ghost released a concert movie called 'Rite Here Rite Now' in June 2024, from a couple of dates in Los Angeles in 2023. It is extraordinary, concert mixed with a sort of story. At the end of it, Papa IV retires. We are awaiting the 6th album and Papa V's arrival, some time in 2025.
I have no idea how someone can project so much charisma, wearing a mask.
'Mary On A Cross' is one of the more poppy songs, but the range goes from '70s metal, '80s metal and arena rock, prog rock, pop/rock... all with a modern production treatment. Even a couple of '60s style songs, of which this is one. The music is incredibly addictive and Ghost is a real rabbit hole with a long lore associated with it, that actually starts in 1969! I encourage you to do more!
Try 'Square Hammer', and for darker stuff 'Cirice' (it won a Grammy), 'Year Zero' (especially live versions, there's a great pro-shot one from Hellfest 2016), 'Call Me Little Sunshine', 'Faith', 'Rats'; for more beautiful, the wonderful 'He Is', and 'Life Eternal' with the official video filmed in March 2020 - but studio audio.
Very well put together description, when I saw the movie, I got shivers all over several times.
Not "Ghost", but very recommended is also this performance at a Swedish television show, with Sympathy for the devil, absolutely fantastic !
Where you really can hear all of Tobias range.
ua-cam.com/video/zasMBtPiMqE/v-deo.html
@@daniel635biturbo Yes, I absolutely love that rendition. It builds and builds..!
They've done some brilliant cover versions too.
This and RUSH i will never get tired of hearing. The movie Rite Here Rite Now, got to me and im a crusty veteran.
This guy Ghosts 👍🏼
So fun to watch you start with a great technical analysis and morph into a Ghost fan in just one song. You aren’t alone - happened to me, too! Best rock band in the last decade. Best concerts I have seen in a long, long time as well. Love your channel!
Tobias is an outstanding showman. I have never seen another singer with such a confident stage presence.
Freddie Mercury ..
It’s just stunning too that he didn’t want to sing. He didn’t want to be that lead. I couldn’t imagine him in any other capacity. Just LOVE him!
@@thanksmr.obvious6427luckily for me I saw Freddie and Queen live but Tobias does remind me of Freddie a bit with his stage performance and that’s what I love about Ghost ❤
Watch some live performances by Iron Maiden. I don't want to say aura but the lead totally owned the stage.
He is one hell of a singer and they are so entertaining. I think you’ll enjoy their entertainment value and his singing talent
The best live example is the movie Rite Here Rite Now. Filmed near the end of the last tour cycle in LA. The most encompassing thing I can say about Ghost ( my absolute favorite band) is they are fun. A lot of fun.
Absolutely agree on the recommendation for them to watch Rite Here Rite Now. I think this footage was done as a cinematic test in prep for RHRN to work out staging and framing details for the movie.
You can see it on VEEPS
I discovered Ghost many moons ago, when James Hetfield in an Interview with Swedish tv said (wearing a Ghost shirt) that Ghost was his favorite band. Me as a Metallica fan got intrigued and had to look them up, been hooked since.
Also, look up their UA-cam, they got more there than music 😉
Yep, I think it was before a show in Gothenburg for one of the Sonisphere shows. I noticed the t-shirt, too, and had to check out their music.
I saw them live last year, best concert I've ever been to. They're just enormous fun. The thing you have to understand about Ghost, which people sometimes don't because they're put off by the costumes and the satanism gimmick, is that it's really all very tongue in cheek and oddly wholesome. They may lean into the sinister vibes here and there, moreso in their earlier stuff, but they're really just here to give people a good time, both musically and with their whole performance and lore.
Perfectly stated.
I saw them last year too, it was also the best concert I've ever been to.
"Square Hammer" should be your next stop. Its so catchy - the intro is my ringtone LOL. But there are a lot of musical facets to Ghost. For something darker I'd suggest "Mummy Dust" or "From the Pinnacle to the Pit."
Welcome to the Ghost family! Tobias Forge is a genius and Ghost are such a fun band. I'd love to see you react to more of their stuff because it was so fun to see how much you enjoyed it
I'm listening to this song multiple times a day since 2 years and can't get enough of the harmonies in the end. 14:30 - 15:00 for me is the most beautiful piece of music ever composed.
And tobias sings through a prosthetic face piece. That’s why he’s always got the mic on his face. He’s the greatest. Seeing ghost in July 2025 in the pit! Woooo. I’m old might kill me but what a way to go
He's singing through a full head mask that goes all the way down to cover his neck and shoulders.
Mary On A Cross was huge on TikTok a while back, that's probably why you recognized it.
The chorus reminded me of the chorus in Buddy Holly by Weezer.
Seriously, someone told me this had to be a cover cause she had heard it somewhere before. 😀
Huh. Well, glad for TikTok to get onboard with something that's, you know, a few years old. I've been jamming out to this since 2019. The entire Seven Inches of Satanic Panic EP is brilliant. I'm actually kind of pissed that it was only an EP and not a full length album. Kiss the Go-Goat is just as awesome. Ghost left us with two songs that will live on forever though. Rent free in our heads the very first time you hear them. I'm still pissed at them for only making these two songs like this though. They could have made A LOT MORE. grrr
@@DonLafontaine62yes!!!!!!
@@whoacarh There is another one song in this style, which, by the band's lore, belongs to the same EP. It called "The future is the foreign land" and was revealed during the end credits of their concert-film "Rite here Rite now". Check it out!
Dance Macabre would be another good one to do by Ghost
Please please cover more Ghost and definitely go down that rabbit hole. I got to see them live last year and it was amazing! Probably one of my favorite concerts of all time. Some suggestions, He Is, Year Zero, Cirice, honestly you can’t go wrong. Their albums are worth listening beginning to end. Tobias is captivating to watch.
I seen Ghost in concert. IT IS AN EXPERIENCE!!! They are excellent.
This band is just awesome. You hear once and twice, but you'll only catch everything after several listenings. The backing vocal on these ghouls are just incredible
I believe that's why the songs grow so much on you.
Seeing Ghost live is a dream his stage presence is just awesome and he’s made me love music again like I do with Ghost they are amazing 😻
Tobias, has such a pure voice that even today's singers do not have such beautifully pure tone as he does 🤩🤩
Bullshit 😅 he actually sucks.. need a Bruce Dickenson or a Ronnie james dio type singer
I saw Ghost when they came through the area last year. It was my first time seeing them live, and they put on an amazing show! You could tell how much work and professionalism went into putting on the show, and how much fun they were having putting on the show. My personal favorites are "Faith" and "Spillways", and the remake of the Genesis "Jesus he knows me", but they have tons of great songs!
This clip does a great job of capturing the vibe and aura that I noticed seeing them in a different city: maybe it’s my geology background pushing me to the word “crystalline.” The clarity of the performance, the sound, the lighting, shoot even the air is just flawlessly crystalline.
Flawless is just a good way to sum up Ghost’s musicality, you can tell that everyone on stage has a lot more they COULD show us, but they are doing that so they can just exude confidence. This isn’t to say these are simplistic songs or parts, just that they are all 100% pros who are just on top of things every step of the way.
Plus there’s a fun camaraderie in the crowd-most people aren’t in costume (I wasn’t), but part of each of us was thinking about which costume we’d go with!
Finally, I say this as straight dude who has a long track record of not knowing what women find attractive in a man, but damn does Tobias have charisma out into orbit when he’s in character, and especially on stage. The rest of us guys just can’t compete with that!
A couple of years ago I was standing next to Tobias Forge (the singer) at a record booth at a festival here in Germany (he is a passioned vinyl collector). You would never ever believe that he is the man behind that mask, so at least that worked out very well back than. But of course, these days he´d become a pretty well known celebrity.
Ghost has been a delight to my ears since I first met the band, but hearing them live was a completely wonderful experience. It was my first concert and they set the bar very high. I doubt any other artist will ever surpass the quality of the show that Ghost offered me. I'm excited to see them again next year.
This is not his face with make-up, he wears a mask (with make-up).
The mouth of the mask moves a little but you don't see his real mouth singing wide open behind the mask.
Think it’s more like a prosthetic mask right?
@@alexmoore1506yes it’s a whole head mask and goes below his neck . The only real thing you can see is bis ears 👂🏻 😂
Been listening to this very performance 24/7 since discovering it this week. I see it was released in 2019. Everything about this piece is perfect.
Yay, Bethany!! Tobias/Ghost is incredible. You're going on a very fun ride!
Been to a lot of concerts in my day and ghost was easily the best sounding concert I’ve been to. They were flawless live. Not only in presentation, but showmanship, and Tobias and the backing vocalists in the band sounded absolutely flawless. They are an incredible show to go to.
One of my most favs… and i love the live version of this more than the studio recording. Just goes to show how fun & spectacular they sound live.
I've seen Ghost live twice last decade when I was in my 40's. As an 80's kid, their shows have a great classic feel with a grand entrance, excellent stage show and melodic hard rock. They are a tight unit with great sound. I would go see them a third time if the came to town.
I compare them and their show to that of Alice Cooper both with stage show and their sound.
@@ragnarokxg2113 - Good comparison! Agreed.
@@dustinjones8887they’re touring next year I’m going for the 3rd time in April . Love your post I totally agree as an 80s kid myself .
@@ellabella6099 - Thanks! I'll be there too!
Ghost is such a high quality experience. I'm so excited to see them in May!! Especially Mary on a Cross hits that sweet spot with the chorus and the backing vocals. They are so unique and I feel blessed to live in the same timeline!!!
His breath control is amazing.
Ghost has been around for a long time but the musicians change often. That's why they are EXTREMELY protective of their identities. They don't want anyone to know who they are irl so that no one focuses on the musicians or gets upset with someone changes out. They are here purely for the art.
Right but it's important to point out for those who don't know is that the front man is ALWAYS Tobias forge, regardless of the mask
ghost's creative vision is INSANELY COOL and all of the things tobias forge has created since they've been performing are so detailed and intriguing to dive into! there is also VERY heavy "lore" with this band that it takes MONTHS to take it all in honestly. there are still things i find out years later! i am so glad you came down this rabbit hole! hopefully the journey continues :)
So emotional seeing you discover tobias and trying to understand whats going on in his face or if its just a mask. welcome to ghosts fandom. Loved you played again so many parts cause you thinked it was awesome. It really is! Lovely video ❤
The voice, the backing vocals, the melody, and the tempo is 100% masterpiece. This song is gold.. I love ghosts. 💖💖
MORE GHOST!!! i love this band and please dont let the themes put you off, they have awesome music, awesome live performances specifically and the music is wonderful hope you have fun with this band!
Tobias is a hell of a singer, and his stage presence is unmatched. I've seen them live several times and I rank them as probably the best live shows I've ever seen. You're in for a treat if you fall down the rabbit hole.
Don't forget he's singing through a mask too. It's not just makeup.
Tobias puts on a bit of an affect in his voice in concert, he doesn’t actually sound like that when he normally speaks, he’s soft spoken. Ghost is one of my favs, Square Hammer got me into them.
What? He does sound like that singing. Speaking voice and singing voice are different. So, no affects / effects.
That is true...that is his real voice without any effects ...just have to watch very early videos when it was not Ghost and he had no make up or mask ..he always had that "nasal" rangy and amazing voice.
I think OP meant his speaking voice in the beginning of the video, which absolutely is a little affected. If you’ve seen Tobias in interviews out of character, particularly when speaking Swedish, he doesn’t sound that nasal. It‘s a character choice.
The way you react, using your hands to express a lot(beautiful hands btw), your genuine way to enjoy music, those are the reasons why I enjoy watching your channel. Congrats
If you have a Ghost you have everything.
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🍬👀
omg we have same pfp!
@minseokya8985 Andronikos pfp
@@projectmaker8832 hahah yes!! i never change this pfp since... 8/9 years maybe...
@@minseokya8985 Me too
Ghost has become my favorite band and I'm almost 50. I don't get into newer bands that much anymore, but their sound is addictive. I've seen them live once and I'm taking my daughter to see them next summer. It will be her first concert. Please listen to more of their stuff.😊
I loved these guys the first time I heard them! And the only way I've ever been able to describe them is a modern successor to Blue Oyster Cult...a range of musical stylings from heavy prog rock to 60s pop, with beautiful vocals and dark, humanist and/or occult lyrics...all delivered with that beautiful, melodic voice.
Ghost are a very unique act, Tobias is one of the best frontmen working today and there's alot for you to check out, some good ones to start with are Square hammer, He is, Dance Macabre, Rats and Cirice. Have fun in the Ghost rabbit hole!
Hopefully you do more of Ghost, some of the ending songs of each album are INSANELY good
First of all, love ya! 🙂Seeing you react to Ghost is like extra everything, on a platter...or something else! Thank you!🙂Please do more Ghost, I think you will love it! "Square hammer", "Rats", "He is" or "Spillways" - awesome songs from the band! Cheers from a not at all byest country, Sweden. 🙂
the backing vocals are personally the best i've ever heard out of any band!
This song makes everyone happy. Everyone is young, beautiful, happy to be there and enjoy the song. That's why we smile while listening and waching the video
The thing i love about Ghost is that many songs are so different from each other. 😊 The singer has said that the mask is preventing him from singing properly.
I got into Ghost back in 2015 when they were still Ghost B.C. and relatively unknown. It's cool that a band like this has made it in the current landscape of music. Their live performances are amazing and should be experienced to truly see how great they are,
I lovvvvvve ghost .. Tobias is a genius. He writes all songs & plays guitars on all albums etc ... go down the rabbit hole it's very worth it .
FINALLY!!! I’ve been waiting for you to do this song, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Be very prepared to go head on down the Ghost rabbit hole…it’s awesome journey!!!
Oh wow first time I'm seeing you and I have to say I love your voice so much and the way you're talking and explain thing. Omg you are perfect. Going forward for other videos !!
Tobias has an absolutely incredible set of pipes. His chord progressions and fun rhythmic changes (see: “Hunter’s Moon”) drive every song forward.
God I love this band so fucking much.
He does indeed wear a mask all the time on stage. His name is Tobias forge and unmasked honestly you two could be siblings as you have quite similar features
Its a really a truth!She looks like his sister!!!😃
Yea, but she is 100 times prettier than he is. Lol
I can tell you are a music expert. Keep up your great work. Ghost became my favorite band in 2015 after Guitar World wrote a piece on them. I’ve seen them many times live and own all of their albums.
Ghost is something else i recently discovered them to when i was in s tough spot and tobias forge brought me back to life. Im so inspired to write music and stay in that headspace. Tobias does this all himself he hires certain bandmates but hes mostly a one man band which is just incredible. He has always worn some sort of face covering but for this album its a prosthetic around the mouth but gives him full range to sing that voice weve all grown to love he proves that even though you may look different and sound different were all here for the same reason we love there music
This video is my first time coming across your channel. I have since watched several of your videos and I very much enjoy them! Ghost is my absolute favorite band! If you decide to really dig into them, it is an extensive rabbit hole, and its a long way down! Their discography is extensive, between their originals and their covers. And then there is all of their lore! Don't miss out on their Chapter videos. I recommend checking out Hunter's Moon, which is my favorite song of theirs, and it's actually how I found the band. They released a movie this summer called Rite Here Rite Now, which continues the lore that has been built in their Chapter videos. The concert part of the movie was filmed over two nights in LA, which I made the trip out to attend. (I am in the background of the movie!) I hope you very much enjoy your exploration of this band! This Fandom is pretty awesome and will do the best we can to answer any questions you may have! If you have Ghost.....
Great review of our guy Tobias! So many of us love the band “GHOST”
great video.
love your facial expressions. the emotion and your "huumm" pauses
YAY! Welcome to the Ghost rabbit hole!!
If You have ghosts' acoustic is a beautiful display of Tobias talent as a vocalist (Hard drive)
I love that version!!!!
I know nothing about singing but really enjoyed this video. I was very curious about what you were going to say about his voice (even I don't know the technicals). I am blown away by his voice every time I hear this song. And you are so right about the stage presence! What a showman! I bet Ghost's concerts are so much fun.
Holy Cow! I cant believe you havent heard GHOST before. They came out of left field for me too. If you hear a song that may sound demonic, its just Tobias's way to challenge the system. He is so brilliant. If You Have GHOST, you have everything.
I hope you went down the rabbit hole with Ghost. From 2010 till now and even his Death Metal Band Repungnant he has been a musical genius. He is amazing. Very humble and loves his fans. He interacts with us through his music and chapters on you tube. If your a “Ghestie” you are in love with the band. I have never had a band or fan base that has made me feel so happy or made to feel part of a group. My very best friend and I met through Ghost and I thank them everyday for her friendship.
Thanks for your wonderful review. Go see them on their world tour in the states summer of 25. You will so enjoy yourself. There’s nothing like it. ❤ hugs
What's even more impressive to me is the level of singing the audience is doing. You can hear them in time and in tune the whole time
2:15 - It's on social media 100%. It was apparently all over TikTok for quite a while.
Oh, please go down the rabbit hole, id love to watch some more reactions to other iconic songs from them ✨
Funny thing about Tobias is he used to be a death metal singer, then he was in a more alternative rock band, and then he was trying to relaunch the death metal project when Ghost blew up and set up the rest of his life.
My daughter is on TikTok and the chorus of this song was in every second video a couple of years ago. I think it was slowed down or something. The funny thing is that I was a Ghost fan then but I hadn't heard this particular song and sang the chorus to annoy her for weeks until I realized who it was.
Hi! I looooved this video!!! Ghost has been my fav band for years now. Everything around them is so mysterious, so fun. Not just the music, but also the masks, the lore, EVERYTHING!!. And I LOVED watching you discovering them for the first time.
About the masks, they always use them, although Tobias plays around with them so that he can sing better. You might wanna listen to the studio recordings to hear how his voice changes without the mask. Also, ghost has had different characters throughout their eras (always Tobias singing tho), with different masks, so he slightly changes his voice to adjust it to the character he is playing! That's super cool too hehehe.
I hope you enjoyed the band and that you explore a bit more into it, I assure you it's really REALLY FUN
“He is” is a beautiful song. You must do Cirice, Spillways, Kaissarion.
Saw them last year when they were here in Australia, one of the BEST concerts I've ever been to
I got tickets for their world tour in 2025 in Manchester, I’ve never been so exited!
i would SO recomend looking into them! i was sucked down the rabbit hole almost 2 years ago and OH has it been fun! its so much to know about them
Ghost is honestly one of the few bands that makes themselves look the complete opposite from what they sound like. Papa/Tobias is an amazing singer with the backup vocals from the ghoulettes. They’re honestly such a great band. All of their songs honestly feel like their own albums. Comparing this song to year zero they are completely different tones, vocals and just vibes in general. You should definitely review year zero!
I was at this show in Tampa, Florida! Ghost is incredible! 🤘🏼
The ABBA of metal, that's what this is.
Hearing his voice mature and change (intentionally and unintentionally) with each Papa is so cool to me. TF's breath control and vibrato is so alluring, paired with the dark "sinful" aesthetic, it was fun to see you "fall in love" in real time 😂❤
They sound amazing in person. Hope you get to experience it some day! Have fun on your deep dive and research ❤
Always appreciate your reactions, beauty, and obviously that smile. Keep up the great content!
Cheers
He like the real life version of Joker. Like he has the walk like joker and swagg.
Let me tell you, they are absolutely Ah-mazing live! My first song I heard from Ghost was He is. From there it sbowballed to loving Ghost. I kove how tbeyre not afraid to cover songs & make it their own. I cannot wait to see them kive again.
Ghost is amazing..definitely worth going down the rabbit hole. 😎👍🔥🔥
i love seeing people discover this band!!! ghost has a really varied catalogue, i seriously think there’s something there for everyone. they recently came out with a wonderfully goofy concert film, and they put on one hell of a show. the whole band has an ongoing fiction, and the film ties into that, too!
they’ve got a really great live performance of their song “call me little sunshine” on jimmy kimmel that i highly recommend checking out!
The Charlotte Wessels/Zora Cock cover is incredible!
Love Charlotte and Zora's version!
Tobias models his movements off of nightmere before christmas main character. Those closing harmonies bring literal tears to my eyes every single time I hear them!!!!
Thanks for a good reaction. ❤
Oh, c'mon girl, you're ready to have his baby! His voice is absolutely amazing and magical with its ups and ups and more. It's a truly powerful and emotional song.
Fun fact! The slide in the voal (the higher pitched you can hear at 15:12) is actually by the backup vocalist Jutty Taylor! As for the female backup vocalist (I believe) is Mad Galicia both I highly recommend checking out sometime too! Tobias has the more raspy voice in the melody of the 3!
This is an odd thing for me, but I have no problem listening to this song every day. It's been a couple of years now and it still gives me those "positive chills". I think I need to be medicated lol.
Fantastic band very much worth listening to thier back catalogue
Camera work on the last, "nothing wrong with thattttt" was top notch execution 🎉
Such a beyond catchy tune
An absolute BOP
Tobias voice is awesome, not only he sings thought a prostetic face, that is part of the act, but he is a GREAT showman, his show is awesome.
Try listening to Con Clavi Con Dio Live in Ceremony and Devotion.
You'll receive dark vocals there.
Also, the lead singer (Tobias Forge, also known as Papa Emeritus) wears a Silicone Mask. That's why you see lack of Emotions.
They have more Dark and Hardcore Music! Can't wait For you to do more GHOST Content!! ❤
Tobias actually broke his nose in a fight as a teenager and that's why his singing voice is a little bit nasal. But you should know that he once also was a singer of the death metal band Repugnant. So he can do that too. Welcome to your family. You know if you have Ghost you have everything ❤️
Try He Is live from the Swedish Grammy Award next. 👍