I'm addicted. Watching Triumph again! "Lay It on the Line" Reaction and Vocal Analysis
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2023
- I can't get enough of these guys. Their music blew me away the first time I heard "Fight the Good Fight," not to mention Rik Emmett has a voice for the ages! Today we're watching a live performance of the song "Lay It on the Line."
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Rik belongs in the same conversation with the greatest voices in rock.
Rush, Triumph, Saga, April Wine, etc (more)....Canada is well represented in the world of music.
The soundtrack of my youth
Geez I forgot about Saga, those guys were amazing too.
Not to mention Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell.
Saga is SOOOOO underrated....
Streetheart
Harlequin
Chilliwack
Loverboy
Rik Emmett is mind blowing
What a talented musician and performer
So underrated for not only his singing, but his ability to play various instruments
@@Gumshoe88 a great Canadian 3 piece (along with RUSH, Tea Party, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, etc)
Sadly, his high range has gone now, but his son fills in.
Rik Emmett is a Rock God. I mean just on vocals alone, he is spectacular. Add in his phenomenal guitar prowess, and his frontman presence - legendary. Also, as you go notice how all the lyrics are meaningful - no fluff. Rush & Triumph have so much in common - power trios with incredible musicianship, intelligence & heart
The “Rocket”
No pyro, no crazy costumes. Just kick ass rock and roll. What a great live vocal❤
don't forget NO AUTO TUNE ,, and NO LIP SINKING...
Actually they are famous for their CRAZY WILD light shows, pyro, and lasers! Watch Live in Halifax 1987! Their light show was known for having MORE WATTAGE then ALL OF BROADWAY'S lights combined, which is a LOT! They also made the claim, unproven, that at the start of each tour they carried enough explosives/pyro to blow up a small European/African Country - the wattage claim was a FACT! They were known as having one of the best live shows of any and ALL of the 80s bands! They were one of the first to buy their own lighting and sound equipment rather then renting it and as such every Tour the show got bigger and BIGGER! They had something like 24 to 28 Semi Trucks to carry their stage show around from town to town and they only played during the week and EVERY Weekend they flew home to Mississauga on the weekends to spend with their Wives and Kids!
On top of that they were the QUINTESSENTIAL MUSICIANS who wanted nothing more then to give their fans their Money's worth every performance!
*"Incredible!♡¡"*
No pyro in that show, but they were actually known for their use of pyro
@@mikehocquard2843 It's been a long time since I watched the whole thing so I stand corrected. That show must've had the CRAZY Laser Show. I had that and the US Festival on VHS.
Make no mistake about it. This is one of the greatest live musical performances by anybody anywhere.
HARD FACTS RIGHT HERE!!
@@Willie_McBride Slaughter 1991 Japan Fly to the Angels is also in this echelon. 2 absolutely one in a billion type singers at their pinnacle.
Listen to REO’s Golden Country Live…
I agree ...and Ive seen many many a rock show over the years.......I was in Newport Beach and a friend said "Lets go" and we went........Triumph stole the day,period......
@@danielboone8748 You should get your eyes and your ears checked sport
Rik is a compositional genius. Every note, whether from his hands or his voice is purposefully placed to create something magical.
Perhaps one of the most under rated rock bands in history. Such a great trio and their live show was amazing!!
along with Great White. seriously underrated.
Triumph is fantastic and Rik Emmett is one of the most underrated musicians ever. Incredible voice and amazing guitar player
Rik is...unique. Very very few people are as talented as that man. Also, Gil Moore (the drummer) has a fantastic voice as well. Gil would have been lead singer in any other band he was in, but with Rik there...they took turns.
The song was RELEASED IN THE LATE 1970s
It's so awesome when you analyse these older songs dating back to ACTUAL live shows where people didn't always lipsync or playback like today's youth musicians!
REAL LIVE SINGING!
Woohoo!
You can probably name a better singer and you can probably name a better guitar player but you can't name a better singer/guitar player.
Not really
@@jeffwarren4938 Well, who you got?
Y&T
@@jmatthewssmith not a person
@@jmatthewssmith Dave manketti not even close to Rik Emmett
I was fortunate enough to see Triumph 9 times and Rik Emmett 2 times solo. And Rik, Mike (bass and keyboards), and Gil the drummer are very approachable and the nicest people. And Rik had the ability to remember names. He greeted me by name numerous times when he would have see me (& others) at shows!!!!
Saw Triumph in 1982 at the Rose Bowl with Aldo Nova, Loverboy, Blue Oyster Cult and Journey (headlining) was 12 yrs old 👊
Seriously, Bethany. You must do Magic Power and/or Hold On - the studio versions. You will melt. If you think you are in love with Rik's voice now (wink wink) wait until you hear him sing, like an angel, some of the most adolescent affirming rock songs ever. Triumph was, and is, a gift to a generation of struggling teens.
Well, said ..... Triumph, Rush, Kansas and Zebra got me through some tough times growing up. 👍👍👍
Hold On - my favorite! I get goosebumps when I hear it!
For shear vocal awesomeness, listen to Time Canon.
@@stuartkinzel8195 Totally phenomenal song!!!🤘🤘🤘
+1 to this as well@@stuartkinzel8195
Triumph: One of the most criminally underrated rock bands in history!!!
FORMED IN THE 70s THE SONG WAS RELEASED IN 1979
A lifelong friend and I have fussed about underrated Trump and Zebra for 40 years. When my kids came and told me there was a band named Greta Van Fleet that was being compared to Led Zeppelin, I listened and said no, that’s Triumph and Zebra. Criminally underrated but I’m glad I’ve been a fan so long.
Rik Emmitt is without a doubt one of the greatest singer players ever, period end of story. I saw them around 84 or 85, absolutely incredible!
Rik is a guitar virtuoso, one of the best vocalists n an incredible stage presence…. BTW performing in front of one the largest audiences in the history of concerts !!!
Great reaction and thanks for sharing. They stole the show at the US festival.
It was no accident , Rick was at the top of his craft. His band knew it and so did the world. Thanks for analyzing this incredible song and talent. Sub earned.
It's Rik
@@12midthunder14 my auto correct failed me again.
Of course, they're chill and friendly. They're Canadian 🇨🇦. Thanks for all of your content and sharing your indomitable affection for what you do.
Another great power trio from Canada. Thank you again, Canada.
You're welcome lol!
Think nothin' of it, eh!
I accept being old now, because it means I got to be young then...
Born in '64 and these guys were a soundtrack to countless precious memories. 🤘
Wow you are exactly Right, Born '64 too, I accept it also. The memories with friends these real musicians gave us Priceless!
@@nightvisionufo44 Me too folks, 1964! I had the privilege of being in the crowd that day. Most of the music of today is absolute junk compared to the bands we saw during that time.
Boy that combo of vocals and guitar playing by Rik Emmett....is insane.
I saw them live in the late 80's, toward the end of their active recording career. They are outstanding live, giving the fans their money's worth and then some. A fantastic, underappreciated rock band.
One of the best voice ever in rock and roll history...
Thank you for covering this band... Growing up in Toronto, every school book I owned had their logo scribbled across the front of it!!
As did my schoolbooks in Albuquerque, NM! Triumph was such a huge part of my youth!
How lucky you were!!!
Rik just put out his autobiography last month. Must read!!!
Same here when I grew up in Downstate NY... Saw them 3 times live, Rik solo and with Dave Dunlop, Steve Skingley (my doppelganger) and occasionally others about 7.
That is awesome.
You know the drummer sings too and he has a amazing voice. Take a look at "Spellbound" you can hear him sing in this song.
I was going to say "Follow your heart", but your suggestion is a great one as well.
@@schtugaYeah I agree, Follow your heart is awesome too.
Actually Gil sounds amazing from this US Festival set with "when the lights go down"
Young Enough to Cry is one of my favourite Gil deep cuts… almost makes me, uh, cry, every time I hear it.
Finally! Someone mentions Thunder Seven, that album doesn't get nearly enough love.
you gotta watch NEVER SURRENDER from this show another great vocal from Rik. I met him in 2019 he's such a humble and over all great guy
Bethany, I am so happy you discovered Triumph, they had a great catalog of great music. I love your reactions and the analysis is always geared towards being easy for laypeople to get the gist of what you're saying. Cheers
Canadian rockers for sure, totally overshadowed by all the other big rock bands.
I remember buying that album when it first came out and was totally in awe of those crystal clear High vocals and then watching them deliver a great concert by all the talented band members.
Thank you for posting, and giving us a unique perspective on how he could effectively achieve such a high clear harmonic singing voice.
That hairdo is definately late 70s and early 80s in my book.
Magic Power next, Bethany. One of the best songs of all time - and one whose sentiment you will love.
I cry everytime i hear magic power, what a gem!
This is Rik and Triumph at their best. Amazing performance. Give that soundman a beer as well. Next up: Ordinary Man or Blinding Light Show.
There are 3 standout performances from this 1983 US Festival... Triumph , Judas Priest and the Stray Cats. So glad that you're reacting from this show. Entertaining !
The Stay Cats are such an overlooked band. Brian Setzer is such an incredible singer, player.
@@RZK1966 Agreed ! 3 guys 3 instruments . Hour-long performance. Anybody who hasn't checked it out ... On YT , It's a must.
I would agree JP was good as well (Screaming for Vengeance tour), but the last song the Scorpions played(I Can't Get Enough) left the crowd floating. I was not there on day one. I only went to days two and three. That was a great show, to say the least.
4 standouts imo--Van Halen was also there, and gave one of their most historic appearances.
You nailed it! I was close to the stage about 100ft on the left side and it was my best concert of the weekend
Rik is one of my favorite “artists” ever! There are not many that can both play guitar and sing at such a high level!! Triumph was one of the best live bands during the 80’s!
Rik Emmett is an absolute musical legend. An inspiring songwriter. Amazing vocalist and terrific guitar player. Everything this man does is amazing and uplifting!!!
I was so lucky to have seen Triumph in concert, at the Texxas Jam in Dallas in 1983. Their song "Magic Power" is still one of my all time favorite songs.
Thanks for doing another Triumph reaction. It can't be overemphasized how much talent it takes to be able to play guitar like that and to sing like that at the same time. His voice is unbelievable, I drop it a full octave to sing along with it, and I'm still using head voice for half of it.
Went to my nephew's wedding yesterday, it's good to see that people in their 20's like 80's music still. They really like Journey. I always just wish this band got more recognition.
I've been listening to their studio stuff off and on for years but hadn't seen stuff from this show until you started reacting to them. What an incredible sound!
What I love about this guy, especially being a vocalist who used to grip/pull chest to get to higher stuff, is how effortless all of this is, no neck tension, etc.. all while playing guitar. What a legend.
I saw him playing acoustic a few years ago and he was still effortlessly hitting those high notes. Great show!
You should watch the entire show, it is amazing and I have seen them 3 times in there prime including that day.
Very well crafted, and then add the talent of the entire band. Severely underrated. Thank you for picking on Triumph,what's not to like,,,,,those pipes are 2nd to none.
I love watching your reaction to Triumph. Rik Emmett is criminally underrated as both a singer and guitar player. If you want to watch other songs that shows off his range, watch A World of Fantasy and Never Surrender from this same concert.
Another great Triumph reaction! “Never Surrender”, “Ordinary Man”, and “Time Goes By” are other great vocal performances by Rik.
Oh yeah, Time Goes By. Both his vocals and guitar work in the song is incredible
Those are excellent song choices.
Absolutely. Time Goes By and Killing Time are vocal masterpieces.
World of Fantasy should be noted as well
This band has two great singers.
I was gonna say before even watching your reaction that he knocks it out of the stadium during this performance.The comment that stands out is "how incredibly well-blended his registers are." I had been thinking the same for years, but didn't know how to articulate that observation. His transitions are so natural and effortless, and, at the same time, so surefooted - strident, even.
Your comment about their apparent approachability is right on the money, as well, because they are all really great people who couldn't be more approachable.
Wish I had been old enough to attend this festival. It had its problems, but many of the performances (Triumph and Missing Persons spring to mind) were just outstanding.
Man that was a great concert. I was there that day. Only a teenager. It was so awesome....❤
Great review!
Yeah Rik is a beast. What's funny is that most people think his guitar playing is better then his singing. I enjoy both equally. Thanks for doing this review.
Next up Magic Power......
I was at this concert. 300,000 plus in the desert heat of San Berdo. Such a fantastic performance, thousands of new Triumph fans were created that day 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
You really have to analyze the drummers voice in the song allied forces!!
Two amazing vocalist in one band !!
Thank you for all your incredible
Video’s!!❤
Never Surrender is another banger from this concert. I think Rik sings even higher in that one.
Their whole set from the US Festival was near perfect.
There are so many Triumph Songs that are incredible!! Most of there songs have words of inspiration!!! Something we certainly miss in this day an age. You are so good at breaking down the Vocals and instrumentation!! Here are a few of the songs I would recommend. Magic Power, Follow your Heart, Never Surrender, Somebody's out there, Hold on just to name a few. I promise you you'll not be disappointed!!
Always love your reactions, Bethany. The pure joy you get out of the music is what music should be all about. I love Triumph and was lucky to see them at least twice in the mid 80s. They're the "good guys" of rock and their music always has a positive message. They are truly good guys. As with many bands, there were tensions within the band and Rik Emmet is no longer really a part of the band, but it seems that they still have an amicable relationship with each other. In the rock and roll world, that's a rare thing.
Rush is the most popular band from Metro Toronto. Triumph is 2nd. Both have a trio structure. They are friends. 🤝
Rik Emmett adds flips and squeaks which the younger Geddy Lee did.
Metallica is a fan of both bands. James Hetfield wore a Triumph shirt 👕 while he and the rest of Metallica recorded with Bob Rock, who was based in Vancouver.
Good 👍 analysis.
So glad you are going down the Triumph rabbit hole! Awesome reaction! Thanks so much
Love that you are exploring Rik Emmett and Triumph. Loved this band. Keep up the great work.
I grew up during these times where prodigies like Triumph was common place . A product of a truely FREE society. Looking at that crowd I see myself and just about everyone I knew. No 70 yrs brings tears to my eyes. Thank you m'aam for your accurate accounting of Rik's God given gift .
So good. And the drummer has a VERY high voice also and manages to do great vox in the back. But also sings lead on some of their songs. Thanks for doing this one. Any Triumph will do.
Triumph was my jam in high school. They are so good. The musicianship is off the charts and Rik's vocals are sick. Thanks for doing this.
Great reaction! I am and have been a huge Triumph fan since 1981. Rik Emmett is one of the most talented and versatile guitar players out there and had an incredible singing voice. Another great song from this same show that you must see is Never Surrender. Incredible version of the song.
Also, the drummer, Gil Moore, also sings lead. Check out When The Lights Go Down and Rock And Roll Machine from this same performance
What makes this band so good that they can actually perform their stuff live to perfection when a lot of bands back then could not pull it off especially in the vocal department ,this band could .
#TheVocalist I'm so excited you have discovered this band from the 70s and 80s. I was able to see them often growing up and to this day #Rickemmit still has an amazing voice. Thank you. 😊
LAY IT ON THE LINE RELEASD IN 1979
Thank you for listening to more Triumph. The crowd noise was so loud on this one that his voice wasn’t as clear. Fight the Good Fight live from Halifax is the perfect performance to appreciate his vocals.
Nope, he had a flu at that week, so his pitch, nor singing wasn't perfect. You can find better quality US 83 festival videos on youtube
@@LegoGBlok nope that’s a horrible example.
Your first Triumph reaction was the first reaction of yours that watched and I was hooked on you. So happy to see more Triumph. These guys came out when I was in grade 7 so, I grew up with them. Many great songs by these guys and some that were not considered singles I think were should have been. One of my favs called The City: War March/ El Duende Agonizante/Minstrels Lament. Rik Emmett is one amazing musician and Triumph a great band!
What a great surprise this morning, more Triumph! Great reaction. I felt the same way when I saw them live when I was a kid.
Rick Emmett is a fantastic vocalist. Saw Triumph live in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 and was epic
All that vocal, and playing a guitar at the same time, in control
When I first discovered them, I knew it was a discography worth of listening too.
Lay It On the Line is one of my all time favourites, his voice is just perfect.
Triumph is one of the most under rated bands. Rik Emmett and Gil Moore are both great vocalists. Follow your heart is a great song live as well
Great White as well. seriously under rated.
Triumph and Rush were so popular at this time 1978-84 🇨🇦 ❤🤟 🎸 🎤
EARLY 70s
Hi Bethany, thank you for shining the light on Triumph and reminding us how truly great they were. It’s another sad example of record company interference that ultimately ended them. Rik Emmett is an amazing vocalist. But you should also check out drummer Gil Moore’s vocals. He is an amazing singer as well. There’s a wonderful documentary about Triumph on Crave right now if you want to check it out.
Very cool that you reacted to this. I grew up in the 80s and 90s hearing Triumph on rock radio. Rik Emmett was a great singer back then!
I'm 62 years old and was an instant fan of these guys when I first heard them in my teen years. I think you should find some of Rik's recent interviews. He seems so effortless, because of his natural voice.
Thanks for getting into triumph, such a great and underrated group... so many great songs quite the legacy for rik and the boys....
The talent in this band much like Rush, is off the charts. You should react to "Follow Your Heart" where the drummer sings lead and Emmett sings back up.
From Nova Scotia to B.C...Mike Reno, Gil, Miles, Geddy,,Rik.... Some of the greatest Rock singers of all time just happened to be Canucks...at basically the same time....and these BANDS rocked.
Your reactions are priceless! I’m 56 and so lucky to have seen Triumph, AW, and of course Rush (several times).
One of my favorite songs from then. They get forgotten but Triumph rocked. Nice reaction. Our musicians were relaxed. They loved what they did.
Had the pleasure of seeing these guys live, awesome show. Check out the studio version to get his true vocal range. You won't be disappointed. Love watching your reaction.
"They're so stinkin' good!!"....damn right !! 🎸🥁
You are happy on about them being approachable, I saw Rik at a show in a small club in Newport RI, he was playing some of his jazz stuff. Got a chance to talk to him for a few and he couldnt have been more humble and appreciative of the fans that showed up. I also saw Triumph few times back in the 1980's, I had second row the night they filmed the Follow Your Heart video in Providence RI. You always knew going to a Triumph show it was going to rock!!!
Bethany..a few thoughts. First off..the smile your face that takes over as soon as that 1st verse starts telegraphs every feeling you are going to have about this performance. It's legendary. Rik Emmett is/was quite literally light years beyond his peers, and for sure on the stage for the weekend festival. By the time they did this they were a well oiled, well rehearsed and slicky produced trio everybit as potent as say Rush.
Second, I really enjoy watching reaction videos where you can bring knowledge to the table on someone elses prowess talnet needed to do it. Many people wrote bands off in the day and deemed them as having no talent...guys like Dickinson, Halford, Rik, DIO, Freddie, Geoff Tate, etc, prove all of them wrong.
Third...you totally want to sing in Triumph!
... and we want to watch you watch more Triumph, please! "Magic Power" was always my favorite. It could lift me up no matter how sad I was.
Canada seems to pump out three-piece bands fantastically! I think "The Vocayst" has a summer crush. I don't blame you these guys are phenomenal! Thanks for the memories!
This band is so solid. Seen them live and was the best concert I’ve ever attended !
Great reaction Bethany, Rik is one of my favorite’s!
As a old MetalHead from the 80's. You HAD to be good to capture the audience's attention and keep it. Triump did a great job at it.
I saw Triumph live in 1979. I was a 14 year old kid - front row right up against the barricade - directly in front of Rik Emmett. It was a beautiful experience. BLEW MY MIND.
Once again, as a proud Canadian, this band was so underated. It's rare you'd have two very talented lead singer's like this.
Such a a great band studio or live. Class reaction as usual.
I loved this song.
There are So many Songs and Performances You Have got to Listen watch Triumph so many Songs Magic Power on this same stage Will convince You Rik is So Amazing
Apologies. Your newfound obsession/love for Triumph is infectious. Now you know how we felt discovering the band back in the 70s/80s. Sharing your vocal talents with aspiring singers is so admirable. You should be very proud!
Rik Emmett has a fabulous voice. You should also find and check out some of his solo work.
Awesome!!!! Please keep doing more Triumph. (The other 3 piece band from Toronto).🤘🤘🤘
It's always fun to see this performance in the reactions because I was there; was my 21st B-day. It was a good lineup...some really good bands of the time.
Rik is just super human. What will really blow your mind is when you listen to follow your heart. Vocals by the drummer Gil Moore. In any other band Gil would have been remembered as the best drummer/ lead vocalist ever. There was just too much talent in that group
Thanks Bethany for another awesome reaction video, cheers ❤👍
This would be a good song to listen to the album version because of the great harmonies in the band that you didn't hear in the "live" version. One of my favorite songs from Triumph!
For sure, i love the album version lead break. Its a very classical progression but needs that 2nd guitar to bring it to life. With just a 3 piece, the ammended solo is understandable.
Glad you are getting a chance to enjoy this band, SO good. I have this DVD and can say the entire show is fantastic!
Bethany, love your reactions and the pure joy on your face when you hear something new, and your million dollar smile always make me smile! It's pretty satisfying to see young people reacting to all these songs I have been listening to since they came out. Keep it up!
The "Other" power trio from Canada, was how someone introduced them to me back in the day. As much as I loved Rush, I think Thriumph was better at writing catchy songs.