That first time you put on a great pair of headphones, closed your eyes, and just listened to the whole album in one sitting. Especially if it was the first time you had ever heard of the band. . . The word "epic" gets tossed around pretty liberally these days, but that experience truly was EPIC for me. I'll never forget.
I still remember the first time I heard them, back in '88. My first thought was "who is this", the voice, the sound, I was hooked. I've seen them a few times, listen to them all the time ♫ ♪ ♫
rmcdaniel423 My experience was similar I saw them open for Metallica on the the And Justice for All tour so back then I used to buy the cassettes or CD's of the opening act so I could familiarize myself with the material before the show instead of not knowing anything about what I'm hearing. I recall putting on the headphones and jumping/ being startled by some of the effect .The story is great the delivery is better and the fact that alot of what is in that album is like prophecy .
I also saw them when they opened for Metallica. In my opinion they were better than Metallica and still are to this day. Queensryche is my favorite band and I have had the pleasure to meet them on a few occasions. They are really nice and humble. I still follow them to this day , with Todd singing for them.
Really the best concept album according to me... more than the wall from pink floyd... i do really appreciate them but queensryche are a little bit more powerfull '!
I'm with you J S, what else even comes close? 30 years old but sounds brand new, it's timeless, it could have been released last week, it wouldn't be out of place just amazing
One of the best singers in the world, a miracle and high art. I've been listening to Queensryche for 25 years. One of the best concerts I've experienced.
There have been only two shows I have seen that were better than this one, Rammstein and Iron Maiden. I'm 63 now and I have been attending live shows for close to 50 years so I know whereof I speak.
He actually left to become a Lear jet pilot😃. His daughter has an album out and he played on that. It was good. He also played with a band called Spies for Darwin. Not on par with Queensryche tho….
I would not expect a reunion of the original band - ever. The band had a classic Rock-n-Roll meltdown that culminated in the expulsion of Geoff Tate, and a descent into interpersonal toxicity and lawsuits, primarily due to Tate's behavior at the time, and issues related to intellectual property within the band. Also, as others here mention, DeGarmo quit rock-n-roll to become a pilot, with little to no interest in returning to the scene. I read something about 10 years ago that his last gig was to fly into Seattle for a day to play at the funeral for one of the other band members family(?).
If you are alive in 2021, you can almost see this album...Story come to life around you. This album ranks in the top 10 of all rock albums ever produced. Queensryche should be inducted into the RRHOF just for it alone.
This is one of the best progressive rock songs I've ever seen performed live. This was taken from the Building Empires Tour 1991. I saw them in Portland Or. They played a few songs from Empire then started playing the entire Operation Mindcrime album start to finish. After this song, Geoff Tate came out and looked over the audience with the house lights on. He said "if your a new Queensryche fan your probably wondering the the fu** is going on right now! This is Operation Mindcrime!! The place went totally crazy, the entire place shook from the roar of the crowd. They played for almost 3 hours. One of the best performances I've ever seen.
why is this progressive Rock/Metal? Just becuase it's long ("November Rain" is long too, but it's not prog). I have never understood why Queensryche are considered Prog. I like this album (and this song) but it's no Prog Rock (or Metal). It might havr influenced the Prog Metal genre but it for the most parts it's good but "normal" Hard Rock.
This album was an album ahead of it's time. Discussions about hostility toward Governments and mistrust of the institutional Media, are commonplace now. But they weren't in 1988 when Operation:Mindcrime was released. Listening to this sounds like it could be describing life in 2020, not 1988
I agree. When I heard the lyric below again, all I could think was "Daaaaayyyyuuuuummmmm!" Fighting fire with empty words While the banks get fat And the poor stay poor And the rich get rich And the cops get paid To look away As the one percent rules America
My story and take. I saw this tour in the Rock & Roll Capitol of the World, Cleveland, OH back '91. I'm 56 years old now and the album speaks to me as much today as it did back then. Let me be clear, I'm not some metal head stuck in the 80's either. Although I feel today's rock and metal pale in comparison (mostly garbage) to that of metal back in the day, I have evolved with it over the years concurrently. Starting with Kiss and moving onto Rush with other icons like VH, Journey, Kansas, Styx etc along the way. I then moved on to more prog rock.... now enter Queensryche. I then progressed into Dream Theater only to soon transition into grunge with groups like AIC, STP and Pearl Jam. then into the industrial alternative bands like NIN, Manson and Rob Zombie while continuing to listen to popular and political and political bands like Creed and Rage Against the Machine. I then continued my path into post grunge rock with bands like Disturbed, Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin and have kept the same trajectory all the way to new rock of today like Foo, Nothingmore, Badflower and Mammoth WVH to name just a few of the better ones (IMO). Of course there's countless other great bands along the way as well, all deserving their own reverence. The one band I didn't mention, intentionally, is my favorite band of all time and I can't group them in any genre or time period with others cause I feel they stand alone for me....Tool. Won't go any further with that note. So I'm not stuck living in the past when talking about music and artists like Queensrychë and Mindcrime's impact on me and the metal music industry as a whole. I have no bias take here, only reverence. That being said, every single time I put on Operation Mindcrime to this day, I'm reminded what a masterpiece this album is on all levels...musically, vocally, lyrically, delivery. It is by far one of the top metal albums of time and in my overall top 5 albums of any genre....with good reason. When this album came out, Rock and metal Publications compare this concept album to the likes of Pink Floyd's The Wall. There was literally a sticker on the lp from some major music publication like Rolling Stone magazine that said this is the best concept album since Pink Floyd's The Wall. To this day, I concur with that assessment and I absolutely love Pink Floyd The Wall. That too is a masterpiece of epic proportions. So the point I am trying to make by giving you some background of my musical journey (which i'm sure i'm not alone in), is to say this album has stood the test of time. It's musical conviction is second to none and its content is as relevant today as it was back then and I'd argue even moreso today. If you listen to every nuance of this LP (uninterrupted with phones on) and not grasp the intelligence and craftsmanship of its work, then I urge you to keep listening till you do cause you're depriving yourself of something special if you don't.
I saw Queensryche on every tour they had through the Promised Land tour. A buddy of mine knew the band from their earliest days and got us backstage passes for the Building Empires show in Nashville. We watched the entire show from the side of the stage. It was absolutely mindblowing and to this day, the most amazing concert experience of my life.
people don't give much credit to drummer that dude was excellent.This song is freaking epic try to think in the past 30yrs if any band have done it like this only Pink Floyd comes to mind.
Makes you wonder how they knew! They were trying to tell us long before it actually started. Other artists did the same, such as, Dio, Savatage, etc. Did they have a crystal ball?!?
I Agree And Even Though Both Black Sabbath And Iron Maiden Are My Favorite Bands I Have To Say That Queensryche From The L.P Album To Operation Mindcrime Were As Great Or Better Than Any Band, I Liked Empire But Not Loved It, And Promised Land Was Good But That Is It, After Promised Land I Hate To Say This But They Went Downhill Very Bad As Bad As Any Band.
I remember going to see Metallica and these guys opened, performed mindcrime and not only gained a fan for life but one upped Metallica. man the 80's were great!
I saw Queensryche in the early nineties on their Empire tour. They played the entire Mindcrime album. Plus, they had the Suicidal Tendencies as their opening act. It was an amazing show.
The first time I ever heard this album straight through. I was mesmerised by the fantastic music, horrified by the story, and enraptured by the whole experience. I just sat in silence for about 45 minutes and could not move. My brain was racing, trying to put the story together, and just blown away by the musicality. This is truly a heavy metal Opera!
Reminds me of seeing The Wall in cinema when it was released. At the end of it the whole audience just sat there stunned for a good two minutes before anyone moved. This has a similar effect, and it shows the quality of the album.
beansandcornbread Me too. In Pensacola and New Orleans. An amazing night indeed. If I only had a way back machine to experience that one more time, oh boy!
I got to see them do this album in it's entirety at the then Dodge theatre in downtown Phoenix. Saw them in Shreveport in 90 or 91 and it was my generation both times. In Phoenix it was 2006 and felt like an aarp convention.. lol... The only. young there was the sons and daughters who were accompanied there by their parents. Good parenting and awesome show
Such a great album. I'm 27 so I didn't get to see Queensryche at their peak but I thank my dad for sharing his music taste with me. And it's sad to say that this album is more relevant now in 2023 with all that's happening. Definitely will keep my dads album CDs and records to show my kids if we survive long till then.
Saw Geoff and his band a couple years ago when they did this whole album front to back. He sounds just as good now as he does here. Keep killin' it Geoff!
Queensryche is one of the very few bands from my hair band / teen age years who I've never been embarrassed to admit I loved! They were actually very good musicians who produced quality music.
The whole album is one story... exraordinary ... the lyrics are top... the story line is top... the metal is top... each time now nearly 30 years after it .... i get set back to my time at moms and my life there. Its like traveling back in time and reviving emotions of ages ago.
This band was truly next level metal in the 80's. Here at the top of their game, there simply wasn't anything else in their league. The songwriting, the technical abilities, the PERFORMANCE was top notch. Very few could match them in the arena as a band - perhaps Rush, but nobody else comes readily to mind. Their work ethic is evident; you don't hear many miscues or mistakes. Special shout out to Chris DeGarmo here - yes, he was an amazing songwriter and a player with talent AND feel, but his stage presence as lead guitarist was unique and excellent as well. Top that off with vocal abilities to back up Tate and just wow... The man was a perfectionist and no note was underplayed or glossed over - he nailed every single one, in the manner it needed played. No less. When he left the band, my interest left with him. -Ed on the Ridge
Going to see Jeff Tate in January 2023. Can't freaking wait! So many memories of me and my buddy from 30 yrs ago. Surely will bring some tears im sure for the right reason
I still have the first EP with Queen of the Reich on it from way back when - saw them on the Empire tour where half the show was Mindcrime.... I have not listened to his in years - I'd forgotten how breathtaking this is....
Incredible.... this band was truly at their Prime and Geoff Tate.... my Heaven's Sake.... the Apex of singing technique... quality.. control and plain just awe inspiring..... magnificent
I am 62, still young and a true rock and roller at heart! I still have my cd copy of this concept albumn....although it is my 5th copy! Just saw Geoff a couple weeks ago when he was touring with Ace Frehley....both those guys can still rock!!
Got this CD and listened to it many times. Took it over to a fellow Airman's apartment and told him that he had to listen to it. He asked me "who the heck is Queensryche" (back in 88 days after it was released.). I just said put it on and you'll see. Beginning to end with no pauses. Not one. Blew him away. Almost every album is that way. Listenable from song 1 til the end with no pauses. For me that is up to and including Q2K.
Lightwolf333 YES FROM 1 OF BEST ALBUMS EVER IS IT JUST ME BUT DOESENT THIS SONG HAVE A LITTLE DAMIEN PUT INTO IT YOU KNOW THE SOUND FROM THE OMEN IT MIGHT JUST BE ME BUT ANYWAYS WHAT A GREAT SONG TO FINISH THE NUN AND GEOFF TATE WIFE DID A GREAT JOB SINGING THE PARTS OF MARY THERE WILL NEVER BE AN ALBUM LIKE THIS OPERATION MINDCRIME
Lightwolf333 YES FROM 1 OF BEST ALBUMS EVER IS IT JUST ME BUT DOESENT THIS SONG HAVE A LITTLE DAMIEN PUT INTO IT YOU KNOW THE SOUND FROM THE OMEN IT MIGHT JUST BE ME BUT ANYWAYS WHAT A GREAT SONG TO FINISH THE NUN AND GEOFF TATE WIFE DID A GREAT JOB SINGING THE PARTS OF MARY THERE WILL NEVER BE AN ALBUM LIKE THIS OPERATION MINDCRIME
I have a box set of this concert, it came with a illustration book with lyrics so you could read along and follow the story. a cd and a vhs tape, kick ass!
Hi. What exactly is the DVD / show name and does it hold the whole performance? Building Empires - as stated by someone before - is a compilation of clips and alternate versions, so not concert. Please inform / correct :) Thanks
I have that. It came with the vhs video and a cd. I have since replaced the CD with a DVD. Watch it regularly and can't count the number of people I've turned on to it.
Out of words and feeling shivers down my spine, I've been listening to Queensryche for the first time in this past week, I feel like a fool for not doing this sooner x.x
They are brilliant songwriters and performers. Ahead of their time, who could have imagined that what they’re singing about is happening in our world now.
The year was 1988 and I was off with a few of my friends to see the mighty Met on there and justice for all tour with Queensryche as there opening act. Of course we got there early and pushed are way eventually to about 5th row back center stage standing room only I had heard of the ryche but I was there for Metallica. So these guys come out open the show with take hold of the flame and tear it up for an hour. I remember Geoff Tate belting his sick vocals about 15 feet in front of me I could see every vein in his neck . I was blown away have been a big fan ever since operation mindcrime definitely one of my favorite. Metallica played about three hours so four hours of music for I think my ticket was 27 bucks.Never will I ever forget it. I believe it was one of my first shows.I was fifteen. I know now that I am so lucky for growing up in my opinion the best years for Rock /Metal . Nowadays is so different there is still some great bands around to all of you trying to find one may I suggest Avenged sevenfold.Rock on and stay up and OK in this crazy world
I was fortunate enough to see this album performed in its entirety twice in the early & late 90's. This is such a masterful piece of work musically & lyrically, to see & hear it live from start to finish is one of my very favorite & blown away concert memories.
Operation Mindcrime is one of the great Rock Operas for the ages. The story has always been relevant, the music is timeless, it sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out. This is one of my favorite albums of all time. We likely will never see this type of artistry again. The current band under this name I wish would change names, they are disservice to the legacy of these great works. Chris DeGarmo and, Scott Rockenfield and Geoff Tate were masterfully talented. The whole band is great in my opinion, but those three put them over the top.
Amazing! All boys are so amazing, Geoff is a real artist. Everything looks like today....and we are in 2022....wow! I wish to be there. Queensryche still holding up! Great talent, great show.
I`ve been going to concerts since 1982 and i`ve seen most bands of any rock/metal type. I saw these guys on this tour in Portland,or in 1991 and it sticks in my mind as the most well produced show i have ever seen. This song still blows me away!
DJsykoticsnap I was at that Portland show, as well (12-30-91). Roads to Madness was absolutely epic, that night - as well as the entirety of Mindcrime performed FLAWLESSLY. I saw Queensryche's VERY first concert (ever) as Queensryche 06-29-83 (also in Portland, coincidentally) as well as every tour from the EP to Empire. Back in those days they were my #1 favorite. AFTER Empire, however ... meh. They're sounding good again these days being fronted by Todd La Torre, singing the "old stuff" in the way that has LONG SINCE passed Tater by. Back from '83-'91 though ... Tater was unmatched.
Saw this show in Chicago - what impressed me most was the lighting controlled thru MIDI (HAD to be - no human could keep up that pace with any amount of accuracy).
Best album hands down. Can’t compare any music to this chilling experience. Sounds amazing while under the influence of some sort of drug or alcohol. I’ve been listening to this album for decades and won’t stop listening to it.
I am just blown away at how amazing this performance was. At first I didn't think he was really singing live but he was! WOWWWWWWWWW. I'm a huge Iron Maiden fan, but I think they even outdid THEM with this.
There is all these REACTION CHANNELS floating around UA-cam. Yet nobody has reacted to this song which is epic. Blows my mind. I have requested it probably 30 times. SOMEONE Needs to step to the plate. Because as soon as one does it , I guarantee the rest of them will follow. @LostInVegas
This album can’t be explained to someone who hasn’t experienced it
I remember everything Now
so true!
So true....an amazing masterpiece
And I was lucky enough to see the mind crime tour in 91..
most of the people i show it to are like "ugh, this is cfheesy" hahaha. I gave up trying to turn non metal heads into queensryche 20 years ago.
I'm 68 just discovered Queensryche and am totally blown away.
Good for you. Never too late
Yes sir
Now I'm in my 50's and still listening to this brilliant album
You ain't alone in that!
Me too
Me too
As well you should be. It’s one of the great albums ever made.
Me too!
That first time you put on a great pair of headphones, closed your eyes, and just listened to the whole album in one sitting. Especially if it was the first time you had ever heard of the band. . .
The word "epic" gets tossed around pretty liberally these days, but that experience truly was EPIC for me. I'll never forget.
I still remember the first time I heard them, back in '88. My first thought was "who is this", the voice, the sound, I was hooked. I've seen them a few times, listen to them all the time ♫ ♪ ♫
I agree! Been listening to this album, and it never gets boring
That's *exactly* how I heard the Mindcrime album for the first time. I was 13 years old. That's a memory that sticks.
rmcdaniel423 My experience was similar I saw them open for Metallica on the the And Justice for All tour so back then I used to buy the cassettes or CD's of the opening act so I could familiarize myself with the material before the show instead of not knowing anything about what I'm hearing. I recall putting on the headphones and jumping/ being startled by some of the effect .The story is great the delivery is better and the fact that alot of what is in that album is like prophecy .
I also saw them when they opened for Metallica. In my opinion they were better than Metallica and still are to this day. Queensryche is my favorite band and I have had the pleasure to meet them on a few occasions. They are really nice and humble. I still follow them to this day , with Todd singing for them.
This album is more relevant today. Than when it came out. Truly one of the best albums ever. Underrated Masterpiece!!!
becomes more and more reality
Priceless Masterpiece ❤❤❤
Really the best concept album according to me... more than the wall from pink floyd... i do really appreciate them but queensryche are a little bit more powerfull '!
Absolutely...religion and sex are power plays.....
I'm nearly 70 and I would say this is the best musical production I have ever seen. Outstanding
Thee best ever
Honestly...It's up there with the Wall and Lateralus (Tool) as far as concept albums go.
Right said my friend...
I saw them do this right before Tate left the band and it was out of this world
Operation:Mindcrime is still one of the best metal albums ever. Great!!
Hell Yeah!!!!
Indeed
For me. It is. THE BEST!
I'm with you J S, what else even comes close?
30 years old but sounds brand new, it's timeless, it could have been released last week, it wouldn't be out of place
just amazing
Without question, Operation Mindcrime is one of the best and one of my all-time favorites .
One of the best singers in the world, a miracle and high art. I've been listening to Queensryche for 25 years. One of the best concerts I've experienced.
There have been only two shows I have seen that were better than this one, Rammstein and Iron Maiden. I'm 63 now and I have been attending live shows for close to 50 years so I know whereof I speak.
No one compares BEST singer in my book and my book is long
Only Elvis can top Tate live, I have had the chance to see both all one can say is wow 🤩
Chris DeGarmo is phenomenal! Rooting for an original lineup reunion!
Same. But I don't think it will ever happen. So happy for Chris...dude's like a rock Buddha. Left it all behind and is living his best life.
He actually left to become a Lear jet pilot😃. His daughter has an album out and he played on that. It was good. He also played with a band called Spies for Darwin. Not on par with Queensryche tho….
I would not expect a reunion of the original band - ever.
The band had a classic Rock-n-Roll meltdown that culminated in the expulsion of Geoff Tate, and a descent into interpersonal toxicity and lawsuits, primarily due to Tate's behavior at the time, and issues related to intellectual property within the band.
Also, as others here mention, DeGarmo quit rock-n-roll to become a pilot, with little to no interest in returning to the scene. I read something about 10 years ago that his last gig was to fly into Seattle for a day to play at the funeral for one of the other band members family(?).
As per Geoff “it’s never going to happen “
If you are alive in 2021, you can almost see this album...Story come to life around you. This album ranks in the top 10 of all rock albums ever produced. Queensryche should be inducted into the RRHOF just for it alone.
Facts.
Absolutely one of these albums ever
This woman singing. Holy cow!!! This is simply amazing the back and forth with Geoffrey Tate. Wow
@@chrisuhlhorn6758 Pamela Moore. She was brilliant on this. Sadly, she wasn't with them when I saw this tour.
@@chrisuhlhorn6758Pamela moore
This is one of the best progressive rock songs I've ever seen performed live. This was taken from the Building Empires Tour 1991. I saw them in Portland Or. They played a few songs from Empire then started playing the entire Operation Mindcrime album start to finish. After this song, Geoff Tate came out and looked over the audience with the house lights on. He said "if your a new Queensryche fan your probably wondering the the fu** is going on right now! This is Operation Mindcrime!! The place went totally crazy, the entire place shook from the roar of the crowd. They played for almost 3 hours. One of the best performances I've ever seen.
would've loved to have seen that
I saw them in Madison, WI where most the footage was filmed for Livecrime
why is this progressive Rock/Metal? Just becuase it's long ("November Rain" is long too, but it's not prog). I have never understood why Queensryche are considered Prog.
I like this album (and this song) but it's no Prog Rock (or Metal). It might havr influenced the Prog Metal genre but it for the most parts it's good but "normal" Hard Rock.
I am TOTALLY with you here mate, pity they ,(in my opinion)), lost their way after Empire............
Awesome!!
This is pretty much my favorite cd of all time. Love ALL the songs. Freaking awesome!
Does anyone else see the pure brilliance in this piece? The theme, the acting, the choreography? Geoff Tate is a genius!
Geoff Tate ? You mean "Queensrÿche " , they're a band !!!
Don't forget,Chris DeGarmo,wrote most of the music,when he left,the band went downhill.
Oh no I wouldn't do that. It's too bad the band imploded. They had a good thing going.
Yup!
Warren Jackson Geoff didn't come up with this or any concept it was Scott & Chris who did
After all these years,
Queensryche never fades
This album was an album ahead of it's time. Discussions about hostility toward Governments and mistrust of the institutional Media, are commonplace now. But they weren't in 1988 when Operation:Mindcrime was released. Listening to this sounds like it could be describing life in 2020, not 1988
what can I say
you said it all 100% right
I was thinking the same thing as ALL this shit is unfolding.
I agree. When I heard the lyric below again, all I could think was "Daaaaayyyyuuuuummmmm!"
Fighting fire with empty words
While the banks get fat
And the poor stay poor
And the rich get rich
And the cops get paid
To look away
As the one percent rules America
It was bound to come to pass eventually.
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"I´ve been waiting for you, come in"
THOSE Who Were there will NEVER FORGET!!! We saw the show twice that year!! 😎
One of the top 5 concept albums of all time. Every song belongs exactly where it is.
I’m so glad I saw them in concert in the 90’s. Amazing show. Band was tight.
The entire "Operation Mindcrime" album is a masterpiece. What's more amazing is that the songs sounded even better live than on the album.
So glad I got to see Queensryche many times in concert when they were at their peak! Best live concert I’ve ever seen! Geoff Tate is Queensryche.
Garage garment you tell
Incredible performance - one of the greatest albums ever put together
"THE" greatest album ever put together! ;)
@@marcotronic worthy of a book/mindhunter type series. dark. gritty. wicked revelations.
Fuckin' A.
My story and take. I saw this tour in the Rock & Roll Capitol of the World, Cleveland, OH back '91. I'm 56 years old now and the album speaks to me as much today as it did back then. Let me be clear, I'm not some metal head stuck in the 80's either. Although I feel today's rock and metal pale in comparison (mostly garbage) to that of metal back in the day, I have evolved with it over the years concurrently. Starting with Kiss and moving onto Rush with other icons like VH, Journey, Kansas, Styx etc along the way. I then moved on to more prog rock.... now enter Queensryche. I then progressed into Dream Theater only to soon transition into grunge with groups like AIC, STP and Pearl Jam. then into the industrial alternative bands like NIN, Manson and Rob Zombie while continuing to listen to popular and political and political bands like Creed and Rage Against the Machine. I then continued my path into post grunge rock with bands like Disturbed, Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin and have kept the same trajectory all the way to new rock of today like Foo, Nothingmore, Badflower and Mammoth WVH to name just a few of the better ones (IMO). Of course there's countless other great bands along the way as well, all deserving their own reverence.
The one band I didn't mention, intentionally, is my favorite band of all time and I can't group them in any genre or time period with others cause I feel they stand alone for me....Tool. Won't go any further with that note.
So I'm not stuck living in the past when talking about music and artists like Queensrychë and Mindcrime's impact on me and the metal music industry as a whole. I have no bias take here, only reverence. That being said, every single time I put on Operation Mindcrime to this day, I'm reminded what a masterpiece this album is on all levels...musically, vocally, lyrically, delivery. It is by far one of the top metal albums of time and in my overall top 5 albums of any genre....with good reason. When this album came out, Rock and metal Publications compare this concept album to the likes of Pink Floyd's The Wall. There was literally a sticker on the lp from some major music publication like Rolling Stone magazine that said this is the best concept album since Pink Floyd's The Wall. To this day, I concur with that assessment and I absolutely love Pink Floyd The Wall. That too is a masterpiece of epic proportions. So the point I am trying to make by giving you some background of my musical journey (which i'm sure i'm not alone in), is to say this album has stood the test of time. It's musical conviction is second to none and its content is as relevant today as it was back then and I'd argue even moreso today. If you listen to every nuance of this LP (uninterrupted with phones on) and not grasp the intelligence and craftsmanship of its work, then I urge you to keep listening till you do cause you're depriving yourself of something special if you don't.
Mate, spot on and l appreciate your detailed message.
I saw Queensryche on every tour they had through the Promised Land tour. A buddy of mine knew the band from their earliest days and got us backstage passes for the Building Empires show in Nashville. We watched the entire show from the side of the stage. It was absolutely mindblowing and to this day, the most amazing concert experience of my life.
Same here I seen it London when I was a teen
Such a perfect performance I couldn’t tell it was even live
Glad I got to see Queensryche in concert many times during their peak! Geoff Tate is awesome live.
Queensryche may be the most underappreciated Band of all time.
To me, this song is the very essence/ dramatic part of the whole Mindcrime storyline. Love it!
One of many great songs on this epic album!
+Vitreous Lamella What was the film called, if you know?
+Darth Khakis Your watching it
Fason Glosal Thank you.....
+Vitreous Lamella
well said. just love it as well!!!
+Vitreous Lamella it surely does fit in the middle of the missing movie.
people don't give much credit to drummer that dude was excellent.This song is freaking epic try to think in the past 30yrs if any band have done it like this only Pink Floyd comes to mind.
+Luis Hernandez. Was and still is an excellent drummer. His name is Scott Rockenfield
Operation: Mindcrime has an amazing drum line
I saw em a couple years back and he's still killin' it. The man knows how to play a solid groove with conviction
LOL, Scott was the most talented musician in that band.....
Luis Hernandez Scott rockenfield is 1 of my most influenced to my drumming along with Jason Bonham
Operation Mindcrime is one of my top 5 greatest Rock n Roll albums of all time . This song is extreme icing on that cake 🎂👍
I want a time machine stat! This album was a masterpiece. It's pretty much what we are going through right now. Revolution!!!
Makes you wonder how they knew! They were trying to tell us long before it actually started. Other artists did the same, such as, Dio, Savatage, etc. Did they have a crystal ball?!?
Considering it was loosely based off 1984, it was only a matter of time before it happened
Nothing ever changes unfortunately
Don´t need a time machine, it becomes more and more reality - right now
I dont think I have ever seen a band any more in their prime then these guys in this era.
I Agree And Even Though Both Black Sabbath And Iron Maiden Are My Favorite Bands I Have To Say That Queensryche From The L.P Album To Operation Mindcrime Were As Great Or Better Than Any Band, I Liked Empire But Not Loved It, And Promised Land Was Good But That Is It, After Promised Land I Hate To Say This But They Went Downhill Very Bad As Bad As Any Band.
I remember going to see Metallica and these guys opened, performed mindcrime and not only gained a fan for life but one upped Metallica. man the 80's were great!
I saw that tour too. Friggin incredible.
@@Thee_Dr_Evil Same here. It was Metallica'a Justice for all tour in Germany. How lucky can one girl be 🤟
+bfastenau and I was at Ohio Center when they opened up for Metallica .I TO became a fan for life!!
One of the best vocals of all time
I saw Queensryche in the early nineties on their Empire tour. They played the entire Mindcrime album. Plus, they had the Suicidal Tendencies as their opening act. It was an amazing show.
vigor01 saw the same tour in Providence Rhode Island.
I saw them in Amsterdam the opening act was Lynch Mob
Saw that same tour in Houston, TX. Amazing.
"All I wanted was a Pepsi and she wouldn't give it to me,...INSTITUTIONALIZED!!!"
Same Orlando. Took my girlfriend, now my wife. AMAZING CONCERT
The best concept album in the hard rock genre ever.
54 and this song still gives me chills.
I saw them in LA during this tour. One of the best concerts I have ever been too. Right up there with Rush.
This never gets old... 30 years now
The first time I ever heard this album straight through. I was mesmerised by the fantastic music, horrified by the story, and enraptured by the whole experience. I just sat in silence for about 45 minutes and could not move. My brain was racing, trying to put the story together, and just blown away by the musicality. This is truly a heavy metal Opera!
Reminds me of seeing The Wall in cinema when it was released. At the end of it the whole audience just sat there stunned for a good two minutes before anyone moved. This has a similar effect, and it shows the quality of the album.
This is fucking euphoric.
Saw the Mind Crime Tour in 91….OMG! I was 8 months pregnant with my youngest son….LOL…still rock hard to this CD! LOVE THE RYCHE!
Me too. Maybe the greatest concert I've ever seen.
beansandcornbread Me too. In Pensacola and New Orleans. An amazing night indeed. If I only had a way back machine to experience that one more time, oh boy!
I got to see them do this album in it's entirety at the then Dodge theatre in downtown Phoenix. Saw them in Shreveport in 90 or 91 and it was my generation both times. In Phoenix it was 2006 and felt like an aarp convention.. lol... The only. young there was the sons and daughters who were accompanied there by their parents. Good parenting and awesome show
Such a great album. I'm 27 so I didn't get to see Queensryche at their peak but I thank my dad for sharing his music taste with me. And it's sad to say that this album is more relevant now in 2023 with all that's happening. Definitely will keep my dads album CDs and records to show my kids if we survive long till then.
Saw Geoff and his band a couple years ago when they did this whole album front to back. He sounds just as good now as he does here. Keep killin' it Geoff!
The best and most underated band of all time
Queensryche is one of the very few bands from my hair band / teen age years who I've never been embarrassed to admit I loved! They were actually very good musicians who produced quality music.
The whole album is one story... exraordinary ... the lyrics are top... the story line is top... the metal is top... each time now nearly 30 years after it .... i get set back to my time at moms and my life there. Its like traveling back in time and reviving emotions of ages ago.
Stefan Timmermans try Sabbat - Dreamweaver, amazing concept album
Same here!! Mary my lady of pain... blind you search the truth... singing at home
This band was truly next level metal in the 80's. Here at the top of their game,
there simply wasn't anything else in their league.
The songwriting, the technical abilities, the PERFORMANCE was top notch.
Very few could match them in the arena as a band - perhaps Rush, but nobody
else comes readily to mind.
Their work ethic is evident; you don't hear many miscues or mistakes.
Special shout out to Chris DeGarmo here - yes, he was an amazing songwriter
and a player with talent AND feel, but his stage presence as lead guitarist was
unique and excellent as well.
Top that off with vocal abilities to back up Tate and just wow...
The man was a perfectionist and no note was underplayed or glossed over -
he nailed every single one, in the manner it needed played. No less.
When he left the band, my interest left with him.
-Ed on the Ridge
Possibly the BEST song ever written! The skill of writing such a song. This marks DeGarmo as a genius.
Going to see Jeff Tate in January 2023. Can't freaking wait! So many memories of me and my buddy from 30 yrs ago. Surely will bring some tears im sure for the right reason
These 5 together were brilliant !
I couldn’t imagine seeing this live . Absolutely incredible
It was amazing. Saw this tour in1991.
Very easily my favorite band of all time!
I still have the first EP with Queen of the Reich on it from way back when - saw them on the Empire tour where half the show was Mindcrime.... I have not listened to his in years - I'd forgotten how breathtaking this is....
Incredible.... this band was truly at their Prime and Geoff Tate.... my Heaven's Sake.... the Apex of singing technique... quality.. control and plain just awe inspiring..... magnificent
Degarmo and Tate = genius 🤘🤘🤘❤
Then two were the band. Sad what went down
How can you not love her She is a total sweetheart in real life.Her voice is just superb what a due .Geoff is a,legend in his own right.
I am 62, still young and a true rock and roller at heart! I still have my cd copy of this concept albumn....although it is my 5th copy! Just saw Geoff a couple weeks ago when he was touring with Ace Frehley....both those guys can still rock!!
Why because you had it stolen 4 times like me?
Got this CD and listened to it many times. Took it over to a fellow Airman's apartment and told him that he had to listen to it. He asked me "who the heck is Queensryche" (back in 88 days after it was released.). I just said put it on and you'll see. Beginning to end with no pauses. Not one. Blew him away. Almost every album is that way. Listenable from song 1 til the end with no pauses. For me that is up to and including Q2K.
Metal guy from way back here, and this is still one of my favorite all time metal albums...these guys were firing on all cylinders on this one...
One of the most epic songs ever.
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Lightwolf333 YES FROM 1 OF BEST ALBUMS EVER IS IT JUST ME BUT DOESENT THIS SONG HAVE A LITTLE DAMIEN PUT INTO IT YOU KNOW THE SOUND FROM THE OMEN IT MIGHT JUST BE ME BUT ANYWAYS WHAT A GREAT SONG TO FINISH THE NUN AND GEOFF TATE WIFE DID A GREAT JOB SINGING THE PARTS OF MARY THERE WILL NEVER BE AN ALBUM LIKE THIS OPERATION MINDCRIME
Lightwolf333 YES FROM 1 OF BEST ALBUMS EVER IS IT JUST ME BUT DOESENT THIS SONG HAVE A LITTLE DAMIEN PUT INTO IT YOU KNOW THE SOUND FROM THE OMEN IT MIGHT JUST BE ME BUT ANYWAYS WHAT A GREAT SONG TO FINISH THE NUN AND GEOFF TATE WIFE DID A GREAT JOB SINGING THE PARTS OF MARY THERE WILL NEVER BE AN ALBUM LIKE THIS OPERATION MINDCRIME
IRON BLACK SABBATH MAIDEN
Sheila Martin was the question.
I saw Elvis Presley live in 1969 at age 9, only seeing queensryche live in 1988 doing MindCrime equaled Elvis in a master class of vocal perfection!
I have a box set of this concert, it came with a illustration book with lyrics so you could read along and follow the story. a cd and a vhs tape, kick ass!
Hi. What exactly is the DVD / show name and does it hold the whole performance? Building Empires - as stated by someone before - is a compilation of clips and alternate versions, so not concert. Please inform / correct :) Thanks
Operation Livecrime
Operation Livecrime
I have that. It came with the vhs video and a cd. I have since replaced the CD with a DVD. Watch it regularly and can't count the number of people I've turned on to it.
She hated life
How have I never seen this video before now...? Absolute masterpiece. The goosebumps are real folks.
Still love this song. The vocals are out of this world.
Out of words and feeling shivers down my spine, I've been listening to Queensryche for the first time in this past week, I feel like a fool for not doing this sooner x.x
They are brilliant songwriters and performers. Ahead of their time, who could have imagined that what they’re singing about is happening in our world now.
It's never too late
Better late than never
best concept record in my life time for sure AMAZING
Operation mind crime 2 isn't was good
Always laugh when people bring up The Wall or something like that. Sorry, not even close!
This song gives me chills. The choir Is very sinister. Amazing album!!!
One of the best albums in history
The year was 1988 and I was off with a few of my friends to see the mighty Met on there and justice for all tour with Queensryche as there opening act. Of course we got there early and pushed are way eventually to about 5th row back center stage standing room only I had heard of the ryche but I was there for Metallica. So these guys come out open the show with take hold of the flame and tear it up for an hour. I remember Geoff Tate belting his sick vocals about 15 feet in front of me I could see every vein in his neck . I was blown away have been a big fan ever since operation mindcrime definitely one of my favorite. Metallica played about three hours so four hours of music for I think my ticket was 27 bucks.Never will I ever forget it. I believe it was one of my first shows.I was fifteen. I know now that I am so lucky for growing up in my opinion the best years for Rock /Metal . Nowadays is so different there is still some great bands around to all of you trying to find one may I suggest Avenged sevenfold.Rock on and stay up and OK in this crazy world
This song is a masterpiece ❤
This was just absolutely awesome! Thank you to Geoff, Queensryche, and the imagination that put this together.
Queensryche was so fabulous live!
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Great piece of music & what I've always liked about Queensryche is that they've always had a very distinct sound.
It's kind of hard to grasp how f****** incredible this album is.
I was fortunate enough to see this album performed in its entirety twice in the early & late 90's. This is such a masterful piece of work musically & lyrically, to see & hear it live from start to finish is one of my very favorite & blown away concert memories.
I am seriously envious. Twice?!? Damn.
cheers to Scott rockenfield keep on drumming bro bro you're one of the best
i'm 50 years ils and still listtening To queensreich bécasse whên i was à teenager There was nothing bettter thzn surendettés !
Operation Mindcrime is one of the great Rock Operas for the ages. The story has always been relevant, the music is timeless, it sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out. This is one of my favorite albums of all time. We likely will never see this type of artistry again. The current band under this name I wish would change names, they are disservice to the legacy of these great works. Chris DeGarmo and, Scott Rockenfield and Geoff Tate were masterfully talented. The whole band is great in my opinion, but those three put them over the top.
Toto je...dokonalost sama....jen málo co a málo kdo se tomu může rovnat.....❤❤❤👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺
Epically one the most greatest duet that hasn't been noted "for the books"
A level of musical genius few will ever grasp. Which is why this album NEVER got the accolades or reception it so richly deserved.
One of the greatest albums in rock history - Queensryche in their prime - EPIC! \m/
Dam !! That women has an awesome voice
Ker Pes ...That is Pamela Moore. Check out her latest albums “Resurrect me” and “Behind the Veil”
Man, what a song! Goosebumps!!!
Another brilliant song from them.
Almost 30 years later and still epic.
Fell in love with this album on the first listen, what a masterpiece!
This is such a brilliant song
Loved queensryche from the beginning. Brilliant every song
I have spent all my life listening to 70/80s rock and metal, and never have I thought of listening to Queensryche..what a band!
Kevinohanlon the female singer is Pamela Moore. Her latest albums are “Resurrect me “ and Behind the Veil “. Great albums !!
@@Todd-lk3yz Thanks mate, I will investigate!
Kevinohanlon great!! . Pamela will Be happy!😁
Amazing! All boys are so amazing, Geoff is a real artist. Everything looks like today....and we are in 2022....wow! I wish to be there. Queensryche still holding up! Great talent, great show.
I`ve been going to concerts since 1982 and i`ve seen most bands of any rock/metal type. I saw these guys on this tour in Portland,or in 1991 and it sticks in my mind as the most well produced show i have ever seen. This song still blows me away!
DJsykoticsnap I was at that Portland show, as well (12-30-91). Roads to Madness was absolutely epic, that night - as well as the entirety of Mindcrime performed FLAWLESSLY. I saw Queensryche's VERY first concert (ever) as Queensryche 06-29-83 (also in Portland, coincidentally) as well as every tour from the EP to Empire. Back in those days they were my #1 favorite. AFTER Empire, however ... meh. They're sounding good again these days being fronted by Todd La Torre, singing the "old stuff" in the way that has LONG SINCE passed Tater by. Back from '83-'91 though ... Tater was unmatched.
Saw this show in Chicago - what impressed me most was the lighting controlled thru MIDI (HAD to be - no human could keep up that pace with any amount of accuracy).
I saw them in 1991,Oakland Coliseum, with Metallica, faith no more ❤
THE GREATEST Concert I. Have ever seen !!!😎
Right best concert ever. Seen also in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Best album hands down.
Can’t compare any music to this chilling experience. Sounds amazing while under the influence of some sort of drug or alcohol. I’ve been listening to this album for decades and won’t stop listening to it.
I am just blown away at how amazing this performance was. At first I didn't think he was really singing live but he was! WOWWWWWWWWW. I'm a huge Iron Maiden fan, but I think they even outdid THEM with this.
Sorry but Dickinson is an average singer, he can't hit the hight notes.... Except in the studio haha. Geoff is extraordinary!
There is all these REACTION CHANNELS floating around UA-cam. Yet nobody has reacted to this song which is epic. Blows my mind. I have requested it probably 30 times. SOMEONE Needs to step to the plate. Because as soon as one does it , I guarantee the rest of them will follow.
@LostInVegas
I was 16 when I bought this album in 1988. This is one of a few albums that have followed me through life.
Best ever and ever will be in history! LOVE LOVE LOVE FOREVER!