TesseracT - Daniel Tompkins - Smile and The Arrow (from Sonder) - Live vocal performance 2020

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  • @timpalmer2216
    @timpalmer2216 5 років тому +256

    Dan is easily the most consistent vocalist in the progressive scene, which is really a testament to his talent given how inherently demanding the scene is

    • @IcarusNadir
      @IcarusNadir 4 роки тому +18

      I'd add Spencer Sotelo to that list. He started off as a really unsure live vocalist but he has gotten better and better with each passing year, it's incredible to see

    • @ratlinggull2223
      @ratlinggull2223 4 роки тому +7

      @@IcarusNadir can't listen to anything other than P4 now, his voice so good

    • @Sabin41
      @Sabin41 4 роки тому +5

      Daniel Gildenlow is something else, even with his age and health issues he sounds like a recording every time he performs. Check out Iter Impius from the BE dvd for some of his live vocals.

    • @hullexthompson7089
      @hullexthompson7089 4 роки тому +13

      Let's not forget about Einar Solberg as well

    • @DiegoPujolT
      @DiegoPujolT 4 роки тому

      Sam Morris Agreed! He’s always in tune and has such a big range and such versatility. I wish he were more popular.

  • @franktheninja2
    @franktheninja2 5 років тому +193

    Screams are even better than the album takes.
    Holy hell you absolute unit of a vocalist.

  • @sahamal_savu
    @sahamal_savu 5 років тому +95

    "You wasted so much damn time on it, you wasted half your damn life" gets me every time. Brilliant performance.

    • @ratlinggull2223
      @ratlinggull2223 4 роки тому +6

      Somehow it always manages to come up at exactly the moment I'm doing something dumb.

    • @lifewithcyris-z
      @lifewithcyris-z 8 місяців тому

      Those words have been ringing in my ears for a fucking week

  • @jesusramos626
    @jesusramos626 5 років тому +242

    It's like he's not even trying lol Dan is super talented

    • @Shane-zo4mg
      @Shane-zo4mg 5 років тому +6

      That's because it was most likely did some post processing / volume automation in post. Not to take anything away from his performance thought. Amazing vocalist without a doubt

    • @lol20yo
      @lol20yo 5 років тому +10

      ​@@Shane-zo4mg True, but I've seen them live three times and he doesn't sound all that different live. He's just really good.

    • @TesseractOfficial
      @TesseractOfficial  5 років тому +188

      @@Shane-zo4mg Hi Shane, the performance is totally natural with some minimal processing including de-essing, EQ, compression, some reverb and delay that is automated along with the volume but nothing in the area of pitch correction. The whole idea is to deliver a strong and realistic single track performance. There are also a few harmonies dotted around but nothing that gets in the way of the lead. Cheers - Dan

    • @SpiderSid007
      @SpiderSid007 5 років тому

      @@TesseractOfficial Hey Dan, just wondering what happened to your "real" voice during the show you had in Mumbai in Jan 2019?
      All the high notes and falsettos were "missed"..
      Quite frankly, was very disappointed that night..

    • @Mitchellms123
      @Mitchellms123 4 роки тому +6

      @@TesseractOfficial haters gotta hate they should go check out your live stream

  • @alexburchell1891
    @alexburchell1891 4 роки тому +60

    How the hell does someone get this good? The cleans are absolutely crystal clear and beautiful, and the screams are absolutely intense. Just another reminder that he's one of the best in the genre.

    • @sjsphotog
      @sjsphotog 4 роки тому +1

      Uh its called PRACTICE and pure talen! :)

    • @RTSRAZORBACK
      @RTSRAZORBACK 4 роки тому +2

      Not just this genre - remember, Zeta and White Moth Black Butterfly are also Dan's projects and not in this genre 😊

    • @Liescomefromtheright
      @Liescomefromtheright 13 днів тому +1

      By not asking these questions and instead finding a way to express himself as an artist. It requires intense dedication to a craft, nothing more. All people are capable of great things that they will themselves to become.

  • @AlexUnderhill-dm5jo
    @AlexUnderhill-dm5jo Рік тому +10

    Played this song out loud from my phone, and my 7 year old asked me how many singers the band had. I said one, and the confusion on his face was a picture. So I showed him the video, and I could see the cogs in his head going round like, "Wut?" He asked me how he (Dan) does it, and I said ,"He's just a beast."
    Thanks for blowing the mind of my 7 year old and making him more interested in your music.

    • @Myriam-nk2fw
      @Myriam-nk2fw 17 днів тому

      I mean he doesn't sing all of the voices at once though, but still a mind blowing vocalist that's for sure😊

  • @kraterkop
    @kraterkop 5 років тому +145

    The only thing bad about The Arrow is that it is so damn short

    • @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495
      @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495 5 років тому +33

      Dan sure didn't waste his damn time on that one lol

    • @kraterkop
      @kraterkop 5 років тому +2

      @@justsomeguywholosthismusta8495 looool

    • @bootysmaka22
      @bootysmaka22 5 років тому +8

      Agreed, but there's always the possibility that making the song longer could end up taking away from it...better to leave us wanting more!

    • @user-xd9ks4ik9s
      @user-xd9ks4ik9s 4 роки тому +2

      @@bootysmaka22 I recommend "Haken - Crystallised". Perfect example for a flawless 20 minute song.

    • @bootysmaka22
      @bootysmaka22 4 роки тому

      @@user-xd9ks4ik9s I have listened to various Haken songs and always like them, so I'll have to check it out!

  • @theonlytwin
    @theonlytwin 5 років тому +65

    We all love his voice but let's mention his amazing mic technique here... Notice how he handles all the airy p, b, or f sounds for example.

  • @darkphoenix2
    @darkphoenix2 4 роки тому +35

    This is perfect for one of those "vocal coach reacts" channels

    • @retrohipster994
      @retrohipster994 4 роки тому +1

      That's what I've been thinking the whole time.

    • @sjsphotog
      @sjsphotog 4 роки тому +4

      which is funny since Daniel T is a vocal coach himself!! :) He would school the schooled any day

  • @N3WMEN
    @N3WMEN 5 років тому +68

    Portal 3 soundtrack... Love this feel.

  • @attrition71
    @attrition71 5 років тому +44

    That control is unparalleled

  • @thedebapriyakar
    @thedebapriyakar 3 роки тому +7

    This is the first TesseracT song I heard. The first time I heard Dan sing.
    What I wouldn't give to relive that experience one more time.

    • @jaychow94
      @jaychow94 Рік тому

      Same here. For me it was their first album. That experience opened me up to a whole new view on music and art in general. Forever my favourite musical experience.

  • @JacobPetrossian
    @JacobPetrossian 5 років тому +23

    The Arrow is such an awesome outro track.

  • @TinaReggie
    @TinaReggie 5 років тому +20

    Damn Dan do you even realize what a gift you have? It's tremendous. I know you work hard to perfect your vocals, but a lot of that is pure natural ability. You were born to do this and I'm so glad you followed your calling. You know what a huge fan I am of you and TesseracT. You guys are perfection. I'll fly to the damn moon to see you live.

    • @TheMickey0718
      @TheMickey0718 5 років тому +1

      I had no idea who they were until I saw them open for gojira, became a huge fan immediately after

    • @TinaReggie
      @TinaReggie 5 років тому

      Jamison Reid I am so glad to hear. I went to see them 3 times open for Gojira and that's how I became a Gojira fan! They literally blew the roof off every venue. Loudest band I've ever seen. Holyyyy shit!

  • @SloeElvis
    @SloeElvis 5 років тому +18

    The man gets better every year, as impossible as that seems. Unbelievable, Dan. Just crazy good.

  • @AndreiDinicu
    @AndreiDinicu 2 роки тому +3

    I don't know if I've already commented, but I don't care. This is so wholesome. "The Arrow" is like an earworm, I can't get it out out my head.

  • @thatdudeparra8803
    @thatdudeparra8803 5 років тому +12

    The ending of arrow always makes me tear up 🥺

  • @AlanisKiddiaba
    @AlanisKiddiaba 5 років тому +45

    I can't believe I will see Tesseract in São Paulo next month. I'm waiting for that day since 2011.
    thank you guys for everything ☺
    THEY'LL COME TO BRASIL !! 😍
    *O covid estragou tudo... difícil viu

    • @DanielTompkins
      @DanielTompkins 5 років тому +13

      Alanis Camila I cant wait to see you! ;)

    • @januszo.2180
      @januszo.2180 5 років тому +2

      I feel you Camila, I'm still waiting for a dedicated full concert in Poland. I'm ready to pay almost any amounts :) seriously...my 6,5 year old daughter knows their songs by heart now (and she loves it).

    • @diegombt
      @diegombt 5 років тому

      I have already bought a ticket for see them in Colombia 😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @The73rdSecret
      @The73rdSecret 5 років тому

      Can't wait!

    • @DanielTompkins
      @DanielTompkins 5 років тому +4

      Just realised that sounded creepy as ... we’re excited to play for you all!!

  • @barmetler
    @barmetler 4 роки тому +4

    I'm totally obsessed with this band right now XD

  • @AnkitKumar-df2eh
    @AnkitKumar-df2eh 6 місяців тому +1

    TesseracT forever! in 2024!

  • @dmmhtm
    @dmmhtm 5 років тому +25

    The best. Cannot wait for your new album!

  • @rybo0072
    @rybo0072 5 років тому +6

    You know Dan means business when the denim jacket comes out. Great job man 😀😀😀

  • @MaciekCzwartos
    @MaciekCzwartos 4 роки тому +6

    I can feel you getting closer
    I can sense you start to smile
    I see colossal eyes
    Calm down, don't run again
    I'll soothe you, I'm mechanical
    Brave soldier, kill again (kill again)
    Before we all expire
    Think for yourself and be the renegade
    Don't give in to him and his ugly ways
    I can feel you getting closer
    I can sense you start to smile
    I see colossal eyes
    There's a shadow on the sun
    And no wonder why
    Drain all the sick away
    You've proven you are an animal
    Watching me, you are a mannequin
    Your form is menacing
    This is another one of his ways
    To control me
    I can feel you getting closer
    I can sense you start to smile
    I see colossal eyes
    There's a shadow on the sun
    And no Wonder why

  • @georgebanks4360
    @georgebanks4360 2 роки тому +4

    Ashe was great and I’ll always love “Altered State” … but I’m ever so glad you came back, Daniel! You make everything you do appear effortless … singing those ethereal melodies or intense screaming. Your abilities are unmatched.

  • @ChrisR_68
    @ChrisR_68 4 роки тому +1

    My Son has just signed up for vocal coaching, he is a primarily a guitarist and bass guitar, he can sing he isn't bad, he started though doing shouty vocals. He has potential but he said himself he wants to learn from Dan.

  • @illlanoize23
    @illlanoize23 4 роки тому +4

    My favorite part of the last album are these two songs back to back

  • @anthonyg9350
    @anthonyg9350 4 роки тому +4

    God-tier vocals. Absolutely unreal.

  • @nikolauswilliams3124
    @nikolauswilliams3124 4 роки тому +1

    Those 2 unclean lines in Smile is my favorite part of the whole album. The placement and buildup make them so satisfying

  • @Mackenzieadventures1
    @Mackenzieadventures1 27 днів тому

    Dan has the voice of an angel 😇

  • @Liescomefromtheright
    @Liescomefromtheright 13 днів тому

    I absolutely loved you in that movie Jarhead. The sausages on the humvee bit was classic.

  • @svartsjokolade
    @svartsjokolade 5 років тому +33

    Hey Dan! I remember when you were doing these videos for Polaris you had Tourniquet in mind. Would you consider making a performance video for it this time around, please? It would be fantastic! Keep up the great work!

    • @TesseractOfficial
      @TesseractOfficial  5 років тому +46

      Hi Obie, once the Sonder sing throughs are finished, I will 100% be moving onto Polaris

    • @sjsphotog
      @sjsphotog 4 роки тому +2

      @@TesseractOfficial YES!

  • @cynaptyc
    @cynaptyc 5 років тому +4

    I love how each band is it's own context. Each band that you work in is uniquely Dan but it own unique headspace and context! That's a talent all in itself!

  • @ryandouglas7939
    @ryandouglas7939 5 років тому +1

    fuck your awesome Dan!

  • @pouriyanaderi4232
    @pouriyanaderi4232 Рік тому

    The feeling Dan puts in his performance is so much beautiful

  • @Xaybas
    @Xaybas 5 років тому +5

    Holy shit is that really live ? There's no impurity, mistake whatsoever, you're awesome

  • @januszo.2180
    @januszo.2180 5 років тому +4

    I LOVE this so much...4:49 give me shivers every 'damn' time. The Arrow is such a great resolution to Smile. @Tesseract - you guys are absolutely in my top bands ever. Thank you!!!

  • @thedebapriyakar
    @thedebapriyakar 3 роки тому +3

    [Smile]
    Calm down, don't run again
    I'll soothe you, I'm mechanical
    Brave soldier, kill again
    Before we all expire
    Think for yourself
    And be the renegade
    Don't give in to him
    And his ugly ways
    I can feel you getting closer
    I can sense you start to smile
    I see colossal eyes
    There's a shadow on the sun
    And no wonder why
    Drain all the sick away
    You've proven you are an animal
    Stalking me, you are a mannequin
    Your form is menacing
    This is another one of his ways
    To control me
    I can feel you getting closer
    I can sense you start to smile
    I see colossal eyes
    There's a shadow on the sun
    And no wonder why
    [The Arrow]
    You wasted so much damned time on it
    You wasted half your damned life
    Now watch it fall to damned pieces, pieces
    It’s not about the love, I know
    I count her on the one hand
    Too many torn apart and thrown aside
    In pieces, pieces
    You wasted so much damned time on it
    You wasted half your damned life
    Now watch it fall to damned pieces, pieces
    You wasted so much damned time on it
    You wasted half your damn
    Life

  • @hlbkm2610
    @hlbkm2610 5 років тому +25

    Amazing! Are we getting more of these live in the studio vocal performances? Keep up that great work!

  • @flesruoYkcuFoGuoY
    @flesruoYkcuFoGuoY Рік тому

    They performed the Arrow/Smile on the War of Being tour, that shit was absolutely fucking amazing!! Dan is the best!

  • @neogeoveniteo4690
    @neogeoveniteo4690 3 роки тому

    I'm a drummer , i Remember listening to you here in Milano at Legend club in 2016, i had waited long to listen to the contersionist and tesseract drum perfomances, i was there with an Italian progressive metal core band wich Also happen to have a really sick drummer , the band destrage. I was hiped up , but i remained astonished for your vocal perfomance , even in a Little place with no such a good acoustic like the Legend...cheers from Italy, you are really a force of nature.

  • @anastaciawood5398
    @anastaciawood5398 4 роки тому +4

    Love this band and love dan for twitching his way through the pandemic. Jay has been doing great work on twitch too

  • @alisalam4322
    @alisalam4322 5 років тому +19

    Am still waiting the performance of April song

  • @GjArt
    @GjArt 3 місяці тому

    Stunning mate!!!! Top 10 vox of all time!

  • @ltrain022
    @ltrain022 3 роки тому

    I've just been turned on to this by UA-cam. This is fucking amazing!

  • @tictactony225
    @tictactony225 5 років тому +48

    I'm curious to know Daniels screaming technique. It sounds healthy and unobstructs the clean vocals

    • @irockmajorly
      @irockmajorly 5 років тому +18

      hes using fry screaming on top of pitched notes. so pitched frys

    • @Xaybas
      @Xaybas 5 років тому

      Pure fry

    • @irockmajorly
      @irockmajorly 4 роки тому +1

      @@Xaybas not exactly but fry is part of it

    • @Xaybas
      @Xaybas 4 роки тому +3

      @@irockmajorly lol yes exactly, it's fry no more no less
      It just uses pure chest voice instead of falsetto is what you might be talking about but yeah, just fry

  • @jessicamink7209
    @jessicamink7209 4 роки тому +1

    Thinking of you guys in Tesseract, stay safe! Prayers to Britain in this awful pandemic! Love from America!

  • @ChrisR_68
    @ChrisR_68 4 роки тому

    My Son who is a guitarist who has his degree and masters in music technology and performance.
    And he can sing a bit but he signed up to do vocal coaching with Dan.
    And I'm not kidding but he hasn't been doing it very long and has sang Smile and King and I couldn't believe how better he was so we know he on the right path. He is doing health stuff he recommends to look after your voice the guy is just amazing !!!

  • @Marco-wt2cj
    @Marco-wt2cj 5 років тому +2

    What a time to be alive!

  • @karrinavolk4381
    @karrinavolk4381 4 місяці тому

    Каждый раз слушаю с утра и наслаждаюсь жтим исполнением, оно дает мне силы, идти дальше.... И не унывать учитывая что происходит вокруг.... Благодарю вас ребята....

  • @toniibaloneyy9265
    @toniibaloneyy9265 5 років тому +2

    ::Bill and Ted voices::
    Exxxxcelllent!!!
    [Cut to air guitar shredding]😎🎸🎶🎵

  • @ewertoncao
    @ewertoncao 4 роки тому +1

    And I'll feel this here in São Paulo soon!! \o fucking happy!!!

  • @gustavolagosfotografia
    @gustavolagosfotografia 5 років тому +2

    02.04 Chile ! :)
    See u soon guys
    Awesome voice control Dan, Big hug

  • @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495
    @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495 5 років тому +2

    Both my favorite songs from Sonder at one vocal playthrough... \m/

  • @DanyMataleón
    @DanyMataleón 4 роки тому +3

    Excelente ! Amo a TesseracT , me hice fanatico !!! Espero verlos en Buenos Aires el 20 de Septiembre !!!!!

  • @elwalter4437
    @elwalter4437 3 роки тому

    Just got my ticket for the South America tour, can't wait!!

  • @VladlenaTaneciena
    @VladlenaTaneciena Рік тому

    I can endlessly watch how Daniel sing live 😍

  • @TiANr0ckst4r
    @TiANr0ckst4r 2 роки тому

    The amount of precision in his mixed voice is incredible u can see that laser focus in his eyes.

  • @tobiass2568
    @tobiass2568 5 років тому +3

    Hey Dan! Been following since the very beginning of TesseracT and i must say you, should always be the front man in the band! Ashe was like an alien in Altered State and slayed that shit but, to me, that was just a concept-sort-of-album and not the "real deal".
    This cover was superb. The technique makes me wanna cry. You should always have a spot in TesseracT.

  • @CynicalSmoke77
    @CynicalSmoke77 5 років тому +2

    Unreal vocal control!

  • @allen2543
    @allen2543 5 років тому +1

    This control and focus
    .. Dam!!

  • @sjsphotog
    @sjsphotog 4 роки тому

    Killer Dan. CRAZY Vocal octave range. out of this world!!!!! Keep it up. Tesseract is the best!

  • @vrabek222
    @vrabek222 4 роки тому +1

    You have impressed me with thy vocals. A true artist in control of his vocal instrument.

  • @surajkatuwal7088
    @surajkatuwal7088 4 роки тому +1

    I've been listening to them for a long time now and Dan's voice is amazing live!!

  • @Hiiuan
    @Hiiuan 5 років тому +1

    I cant believe i'll see this legend live next month in São Paulo, im really very very happy

  • @actuallyfinality493
    @actuallyfinality493 5 років тому +1

    TesseracT never fails to amaze me.

  • @ValientProductions
    @ValientProductions 5 років тому +2

    This is gold. Very talented.

  • @shaneatkins1445
    @shaneatkins1445 14 днів тому

    Wicked af!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @Solitaire19
    @Solitaire19 2 роки тому

    such an amazing band and a grea new singer. I was an OG fan but this new singer just has je ne sais quoi - perfect match

  • @Itsclassified93
    @Itsclassified93 4 роки тому

    The Arrow hits me so damn hard

  • @manansarupria600
    @manansarupria600 5 років тому +2

    this is such a treat to watch and listen! As pure as it can be!

  • @GjArt
    @GjArt 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant!!!!!

  • @hermancasdy
    @hermancasdy 2 роки тому

    So clean that it doesn't even make sense to me but damn it's so good

  • @kalterintruder1801
    @kalterintruder1801 2 роки тому

    you ,f***ing,the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this sh*t!!!!!!!!

  • @Eric_Cartman83
    @Eric_Cartman83 Рік тому

    True charisma

  • @joaopedrodesouzaandrade9647
    @joaopedrodesouzaandrade9647 5 років тому +1

    Can't wait to see you in São Paulo, Dan! It's literally one of my dreams coming true. Thank you!

  • @mattiamarculli5984
    @mattiamarculli5984 4 роки тому +1

    The delay beetween audio and screen is hurting me so much.. anw dan is really on point! As usuall

  • @sawomirwojciechowski7926
    @sawomirwojciechowski7926 5 років тому

    MEN!!! YOU HAVE AMAZING VOICE, AMAZING VOCAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILLS!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR JOB!!! BEST REGARDS

  • @marryyouj
    @marryyouj 4 роки тому

    Sounds just like it did on the recordings. Killer performance Dan 10/10

  • @Lunitarium
    @Lunitarium 4 роки тому

    Such a gorgeous human

  • @trence5
    @trence5 3 роки тому

    Arrow.. Almost hits close to home....

  • @TYFLOL
    @TYFLOL 5 років тому +2

    man, you're such a good vocalist Dan!

  • @zel_csx
    @zel_csx 5 років тому +3

    Flawless!!!

  • @war1ordman
    @war1ordman 5 років тому

    His time signature is awesome.

  • @phasme24
    @phasme24 5 років тому +1

    This is so beautiful and impressive at the same time ! We need more of this 🤘🏻

  • @nutriguilhermecarlos
    @nutriguilhermecarlos 3 роки тому

    I love you Dan, amazing voice

  • @ronforeman8394
    @ronforeman8394 5 років тому

    Dans voice is soooooooo on omg fucking perfect

  • @jeffneeley9585
    @jeffneeley9585 5 років тому +2

    Sweetness!

  • @zkkzkk32312
    @zkkzkk32312 4 роки тому

    wow

  • @kingcatmushroom530
    @kingcatmushroom530 4 роки тому +3

    I love Tesseract, but I can't hold myself to sing it this way xD
    "Now watch it fall to damn pizzas, pizzas"

  • @thatdudeparra8803
    @thatdudeparra8803 5 років тому +2

    Yessss!

  • @GothamandGomorrah
    @GothamandGomorrah 3 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb 5 років тому

    It just sounds right.

  • @juliencarnevale2712
    @juliencarnevale2712 5 років тому +1

    Sensational

  • @GiuseppeMiragliotta95
    @GiuseppeMiragliotta95 5 років тому +2

    Thank you guys!

  • @otterguyty
    @otterguyty 5 років тому

    Amazing to watch a true professional like Dan

  • @xenomorphbhat9459
    @xenomorphbhat9459 4 роки тому

    Dan just goes super Saiyan and is like it ‘ain’t even my final form bro’.

  • @erikam4696
    @erikam4696 5 років тому +1

    Simply amazing! Please come to Costa Rica

  • @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495
    @justsomeguywholosthismusta8495 5 років тому

    Dan's screams are far monstrous and heavier than the one in Sonder. And, I thought he was really Yelling when he did the "Aaaaaaah!(3x)" part.

  • @darkowlmusic
    @darkowlmusic 5 років тому

    Fav songs on the album plus beneath my skin!

  • @luans.borges7082
    @luans.borges7082 4 роки тому

    00:00 - Smile
    04:46 - The Arrow