Opera Singer/Vocal Coach REACTION & ANALYSIS Pisces by Jinjer (Live Session)

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2023
  • #pisces #jinjer #tatianashmayluk #metalcore #reaction
    By far the most requested song so far. I had never heard the song before or any music by Jinjer. Join me- a professional opera singer, as I listen to Jinjer for the first time, performing "Pisces".
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    Performed by Tatiana Shmayluk and Jinjer
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    Here's the original performance:
    • • JINJER - Pisces (Live ...
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    🌐 Website: www.cristinarusso.net
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    🎵SINGING LESSONS AT MY STUDIO: RESONANT LAB🎵
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    I'm Cristina, opera singer, speech pathologist singing teacher. I have spent over a decade in the music industry as a performer, and I’ve done some pretty cool things as an opera singer, film vocalist, lyricist and jazz singer.
    Here you'll find videos that deep-dive into artists that you adore. We'll unpack what makes a great and not so great vocal performance, and we'll also get into some voice tips and education about the science of the voice.
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  • @lynnef1988
    @lynnef1988 Рік тому +1191

    It's so interesting that you brought up Britney Spears - she has said that Britney is one of her biggest idols! Despite being in a metal band, she is very into pop and inspired by various pop artists. I know she also loves Gwen Stefani :)

    • @cristinamrusso
      @cristinamrusso  Рік тому +204

      That is so interesting to know! Thanks for sharing! I thought I was a little unhinged for comparing her to Britney, but I definitely do hear a strong Britney influence in her singing.

    • @soleywolfgangsdottir
      @soleywolfgangsdottir Рік тому +11

      @@cristinamrusso you as an vocal coach find for sure a lot of joy and amazement in eivors voice. to start into this rabbit hole i reccomend to listen to "falling free" live at the old theater in torshavn. her voice can do amazing things, she carries ages and centuries in her voice, plus she is able to do ancient throat singing techniques. she has absolute voice control. you can literally pick any song without disappointment.
      she also made the soundtrack for netflix' the last kingdom. (the theme song for this was published recently, also interesting to watch and listen)

    • @soleywolfgangsdottir
      @soleywolfgangsdottir Рік тому +1

      ​@@cristinamrussofalling free: ua-cam.com/video/KNPIdGBn7M4/v-deo.html
      main theme: ua-cam.com/video/WT65X0eBTEA/v-deo.html&start_radio=1

    • @arnepietruszewski9255
      @arnepietruszewski9255 Рік тому +11

      And before we forget Nightwish - Yours is an empty hope. Yeah Floor can grunt like a pig (her words, not mine), a very old and angry one.

    • @mikeisgettinupset
      @mikeisgettinupset Рік тому +31

      The Gwen Stefani inspiration DEFINITELY comes out in Judgement & Punishment.

  • @msclrhd
    @msclrhd Рік тому +343

    Christina: I'm expecting a scream to come in at any moment.
    Narrator: She didn't expect *that* scream.

  • @gwolfe333
    @gwolfe333 11 місяців тому +581

    I've watched over 100 reactions to this song and every single time, everyone pauses before the tone shift, I love it.

    • @ButBigger42
      @ButBigger42 9 місяців тому +18

      Ha ha. I watch every reaction too. Never gets old.

    • @ChristophAdler89
      @ChristophAdler89 9 місяців тому +14

      Probably because every reaction channel owner has read the same guidelines about how to structure reaction videos. That's why so many channels pause before the chorus, maybe repeat the first verse etc...
      Not to discredit this channel here but everyone is pretty much doing it by the book

    • @666neoselen
      @666neoselen 8 місяців тому +2

      @@ChristophAdler89 they all prepared the video, some do it live but I'd have love someone uploading a twitch where they actually hear the song for the first time and about this song, it's pretty rare since it's all over youtube

    • @janneboman8573
      @janneboman8573 6 місяців тому +1

      haha yea it's like "yep I know what is about to happen" :D

    • @stormthor4991
      @stormthor4991 5 місяців тому +3

      I have a playlist of Jinjer reactions lol

  • @dominique4859
    @dominique4859 Рік тому +542

    Tatiana has a great voice but the musicians are incredible too

    • @RobbEsspisi
      @RobbEsspisi 10 місяців тому +8

      Jinjer ❤

    • @monkeymugs8703
      @monkeymugs8703 9 місяців тому +5

      Absolutely!!! They drive while she steers!!!! ❤

    • @ricklarsen7438
      @ricklarsen7438 9 місяців тому +11

      The drummer is amazing.

    • @CJHenry22
      @CJHenry22 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@monkeymugs8703 this might be the most perfect description of jinjer. Wow. Bravo, friend.

    • @JuanG2020
      @JuanG2020 7 місяців тому

      Gotta give the musicians some love too 😅

  • @stuarturban319
    @stuarturban319 Рік тому +606

    You mentioned her good diction. Tatiana is a native Ukrainian speaker, and she has said in at least one interview that when she sings in English, she wants to make sure she is understood. Makes me wish everyone singing in English were foreign speakers so we could understand them all. 😂😂

    • @karowolkenschaufler7659
      @karowolkenschaufler7659 8 місяців тому +16

      especially with screaming in metal. that is the one thing that deters me about it. people start screaming and I can't understand the lyrics any more. I love Tatiana for doing it better. and for having so much substance to her screams.

    • @cooltechnician
      @cooltechnician 8 місяців тому +23

      A little correction there, Tatiana speaks in Russian cause she was born in the Eastern region of Ukraine, i know all of them have to speak some Ukrainian, but have never seen any interview or comentary by them in Ukrainian

    • @666neoselen
      @666neoselen 8 місяців тому

      @@karowolkenschaufler7659 sadly it really depends on the speed of the song, the height of the voice and in last position, the variation of fry vocals the singer have + diction.

    • @Regu269
      @Regu269 6 місяців тому

      ​@@karowolkenschaufler7659just look up the lyrics. Songs aren't all about the lyrics you can still enjoy it for the sounds. I listen to plenty of J-Rock without understanding a single word

    • @LynBugLover
      @LynBugLover 6 місяців тому +2

      This is what I’m concentrating on just now; diction. It gets right on my tits when a singer is unintelligible. 1:20

  • @coder4liberty
    @coder4liberty Рік тому +749

    Tatiana has said in interviews that when she learned the technique she was disappointed because she sounded too much like a female. So she set about learning how to sound more like the guys. Obviously she succeeded. Gwen Stephani and Amy Winehouse are among her influences and you can hear that in her singing in a lot of songs. I really think you would like her One Take Vocal video of their song Judgment and Punishment and Perennial Live at Wacken Open Air video.

    • @joelhammond4162
      @joelhammond4162 Рік тому +10

      Yes, I forget which song it is, but there is at least one where the Gwen Stefani influence is very prominent and easily recognizable.

    • @Trepanation21
      @Trepanation21 Рік тому +9

      @@joelhammond4162 IMO, Vortex is a strong example of that influence, whether intentional or not. It's really fun to hear.

    • @Tharanicus
      @Tharanicus Рік тому +3

      Agree with checking out the one take of Judgement & Punishment. Perennial live at Wacken is a must too. I'd add Teacher, Teacher & and one more, Retrospection as well.

    • @FloridaRocks
      @FloridaRocks Рік тому +6

      "Who is Gonna Be the One" for earlier song. I'm particularly enamored with "Judgment/Punishment" (one take), for the reggae vibes.

    • @tls5870
      @tls5870 Рік тому +4

      I watched another reaction to this song and the reactor said her clean vocals sound like Britney Spears and now I just can't help but hear that correlation when I hear Jinjer. I definitely can hear Gwen Stefani influence too though in some songs. Anything to get the Britney Spears correlation out of my head.

  • @jameswilson2268
    @jameswilson2268 Рік тому +292

    It never gets old the facial expressions and peoples minds being blown not just by the first chorus section, but the quick / seamless return to clean vocals, then the big belting section in the final bridge, love it 😁

    • @patrickdasp5609
      @patrickdasp5609 Рік тому +16

      This is the reason I LOVE first timers on Pisces :D
      Especially at the first chorus when you can literally "see" the reactors brain shutting down and you can hear the "56k modem connecting" sound :D

    • @bolur4545
      @bolur4545 Рік тому +3

      I would say that what i love most of that song is THAT little belt part. It’s pure energy

    • @Caelestan
      @Caelestan Рік тому

      ​@@patrickdasp5609 And then is the moment, to get an insert in the video of the "floppotron 3.0"-version of "Master of puppets" 😂

    • @competetodefeat4610
      @competetodefeat4610 11 місяців тому +2

      They ever NEVER ready lol

  • @djtazzyjeff
    @djtazzyjeff 11 місяців тому +207

    The studio version of "judgement and punishment" is just her in the booth. really gives you a chance to see what her mouth and throat are doing when she sings. and coincidentally the next song on your list when Pisces ended. She is a goddess!!

  • @DC-op7wu
    @DC-op7wu 11 місяців тому +285

    Honestly...you are probably the best vocalist who reacts to these videos. You explain something, then you sing it spot on. Doesn't get any better than that.

    • @Delibro
      @Delibro 11 місяців тому +8

      Yea, thats true, I thought the same.

    • @cooltechnician
      @cooltechnician 9 місяців тому +5

      This vocal coach is great, love her reactions. But the best analysis of this song has been done by The Fairy Voice Mother, she definitely knows what shes talking about and she can definitely imitate what the singer is doing. Check it out.

    • @adamyoung6797
      @adamyoung6797 9 місяців тому +8

      Fairy Voice Mother can sing all of the distortion parts

    • @FredLulle
      @FredLulle 7 місяців тому

      Yes, that's really another quality to all of those already really great videos. I'm just waiting on reaction videos to this reaction video.

  • @RikaShae
    @RikaShae 7 місяців тому +40

    “Now she’s just showing off” is my favorite quote from this! I’m also a reactor but now I want to see YOUR music! The way you can mimic the voices in the song is amazing to me.

  • @r3nrs
    @r3nrs 11 місяців тому +136

    Can I just say.. I was about just as impressed with your voice and impressions, as I was with Tatiana's screams.

  • @marquisdeceasd
    @marquisdeceasd 8 місяців тому +62

    Oh, girl. I can't wait until you get the lyrics of this song & listen back to it again. The story of her bitter self resentment coupled with the dichotomy of her failing relationship all culminate in this devastating maelstrom of self destruction in the outro. I've been a musician all my life and never have I had a song bring me to tears in that brief three seconds after the last chord is played. It's like all her pent up energy is at last allowed to be exhaled & a flood of tears let loose. The song stirs up a whirlwind of emotions (insecurity, desperation, hopelessness, unbridled anger) and at the very end all subsides to a deep lethal sadness. True art.

    • @Lord_Of_Destruction666
      @Lord_Of_Destruction666 6 місяців тому +3

      Приветствую! Очень мало кто правильно понимает текст трека и смысл его тоже... вы меня порадовали! Спасибо!😊

    • @b.puff25
      @b.puff25 6 місяців тому +1

      You summed it up perfectly

    • @chuckkourouklis1980
      @chuckkourouklis1980 5 місяців тому +2

      Yup, very nicely put. I'm fond of pointing out that her shift to a more third-person/external narrative in her gutturals very much fulfills the same purpose as the Greek chorus in a classical play - driving and mercilessly describing the fate of the doomed protagonist that is her first-person Pisces.

    • @RIP212
      @RIP212 3 місяці тому

      What I also love is it ends at its peak. There is nothing after culmination, it just done leaving you with thunderstorm of emotions to think in silence.
      Masterpiece.

  • @jackblack8667
    @jackblack8667 Рік тому +78

    The human voice is so amazing.

    • @Pastroni89
      @Pastroni89 Рік тому

      This type of screaming does not use the vocal chords so it's not really "voice", but I get what you mean. That some people can do this and sing perfectly for hour long performances is crazy. If you tried to scream without having proper technique you would blow your voice real fast.

    • @jackblack8667
      @jackblack8667 Рік тому +1

      @@Pastroni89 The grandfather in me would say I was using "voice" as a verb.

    • @berrytharp1334
      @berrytharp1334 Рік тому +1

      You used the word "voice" as a passively voiced verb.
      "Voice" is the most pure passive verb in the English Language.
      It describes itself.

  • @ATrainHC
    @ATrainHC Рік тому +16

    I've missed every show of theirs for YEARS since I discovered them. This year I scored pit tickets to see them ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! I'm so stoked!

  • @Bloodysugar
    @Bloodysugar 6 місяців тому +13

    The shock discovering Tatiana's grawl was also the first shock I had, and it still has some of its surprising effect years later, but there are 4 more things shocking me way more :
    1- She does it without effort, seamlessly going from her clear, beautiful and accurate voice to her complex grawls.
    (big up to you to have felt the diversity of texture she can bring in her grawls, most non metalheads - and even a bunch of metalheads - just hear a rasp and miss how rich it can be)
    2- It's not a studio exploit needing hundreds of takes to get a good one. She's a live artist first and she is just as good on stage.
    3- She's an insane performer, she does all this running, jumping, head banging etc, and just as well as standing here.
    4- To make it even harder there's also the physical and psychological fatigue this band faces like any other one touring worldwide for more than a hundred shows a year, but in addition Jinjer isn't only Ukrainian but from the Donbass. In 2014 they had to leave everything behind and struggled to just survive. Their actual success came after a lot of years of costs and pains. They keep fighting for peace because of the recent Russian invasion, but it makes a decade they are facing such atrocities and just keep doing their best to give hope, energy, and even material help, to their people. So they not only have to carry their burden but also they feel they got to keep showing strength to help others facing their pain. That's a lot.
    She is in full control, and has been during the past 14 years, while many others would have broke their voices just after some days trying to grawl.
    I think her secret lays exactly where the power of metal guitars is : it sounds extremely strong but it's all about playing soft. A very powerful metal guitar needs to be very clean, and be played very softly, in order to control and push effects the most violently possible to avoid sound to become a mush. There's no artificial effect on her voice, but I feel it's about the same philosophy... a clear, soft and very accurate base, with perfectly controlled saturation of her grawl, then pushed by amps to build a monstrous wall of sound. It sounds like butchering with a chainsaw but it's laser tight surgery. It would explain why she has done it for so long without hurting herself.

  • @codename495
    @codename495 8 місяців тому +11

    I love seeing people hear her for the first time. It’s just great.

  • @chriso6719
    @chriso6719 Рік тому +182

    This live session was done to showcase Vlad on drums. He had joined not long before this, but it ,of course, went viral because of Tatiana. Vlad is classically trained on piano, and self taught on drums. Roman on guitar, and Eugen on bass, along with Vlad write the music (this was written before Vlad joined) ,and Tati writes most of the lyrics. I think I've read the time signature is 7/8, but don't quote me on that. Tatiana is mostly self taught as well. According to other reactors(iirc Elizabeth at the Charismatic Voice, an opera singer), that clean belt went to E5. Yes, from Ukraine, Donetsk in the eastern part, where the fighting started in 2014. When the current fighting started , the guys were stuck in Kiev, but were allowed to leave last summer, to tour and be ambassadors for Ukraine.
    She can do it live too, Perennial at Wacken 2019 is the usual next step to see that. Pit of Consciousness in Kiev is good too. Other songs to try: Teacher Teacher, Judgement(and Punishment), I Speak Astronomy, Vortex, and Home Back(about the fighting in their homeland in 2014).

    • @andrewkarp5067
      @andrewkarp5067 Рік тому +6

      To me, all verses and interludes were in 7/8, choruses were 4/4-4/4-2/4 (or you can count in eighth notes too) and the end section was in a unswung 6/8. Thoughts?

    • @alexandersteinmetz6857
      @alexandersteinmetz6857 Рік тому +5

      Great Comment, Dude:) And about Her technuiqe, i suggest just contact Her. She is one of the most accessible and likeable Person i whitnessed in Interviews and Chats.

    • @megatryn
      @megatryn Рік тому +9

      As a drummer, I'd count it like this:
      Intro:
      3/4 4/4
      Bridge:
      3/4
      Refrain (growl):
      3/4 5/4 3/4 5/4 4/4
      Verse (clean):
      3/4 4/4 Changes to: 3/3
      Outro:
      3/4
      All these can be conuted as /8 and combined into 6/8's 7/8's and syncopated 8/8's.
      I prefer to break them down into as small counts as possible to keep track of them when counting and playing.

    • @Bobbias
      @Bobbias Рік тому

      @@andrewkarp5067 Yes, 7/8 for verses, 12/8 chorus.

    • @gSWG3R
      @gSWG3R Рік тому +1

      Verses are in 7/8, bridge sections are in 6/8, and the chorus follows a bar of 8 and bar of 12... giving it this odd 20/8 feel. But you wouldn't count it at 20/8 - easier to just count each bar in the chorus separately.

  • @ugg10video76
    @ugg10video76 Рік тому +130

    Jinjer are fantastic, four musicians who have mastered their instrument and are almost symbiotic when they play. You also need to delve into the lyric, Tatiana is a great poet. Lots of great songs to dive into, obvious choices are the one take of Judgement and Punishment, Vortex shows of some great lows and Teacher Teacher is os diverse. Agree she is a cross between Britney, Gwen Stephani and Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) all big influences for her. Enjoy the ride.

  • @thomasmeyer8798
    @thomasmeyer8798 8 місяців тому +16

    The most impressive vocal technique for me at the moment is Devin Townsend's. He is able to switch seamlessly from his operetta-like voice to highly aggressive screams without any effort. This can be heard particularly well in his performance of "Deadhead" at the Royal Albert Hall. It is out of this world.

  • @21voltz
    @21voltz 8 місяців тому +11

    She’s amazing live. And tiny. Just saw Jinjer for the 3rd time recently. So good.

  • @christerfurberg6538
    @christerfurberg6538 Рік тому +45

    Tati (and Courtney) can even flip back and forth between cleans and screams in the middle of a phrase!

    • @Racheessep
      @Racheessep 9 місяців тому +2

      Floor Jansen and Alissa White Gluz as well. And both those ladies are better singers. Where I think Tati is definitely the better hard vocalist. Floor Jansen would be the best all rounder. But I know a lot of other Jinjer fans don't seem to be too much into symphonic styles of metal. Which is okay. Can't all like the same thing 😊

  • @simonevans2544
    @simonevans2544 Рік тому +23

    Congratulations on your first Jinjer reaction. One of my favourite bands.
    Timing vs 1 & 2 is 7/8.
    Chores is 4/4.
    Vs 3 is 6/8 & I think changes to a minor key.
    Just watch how relaxed Tatiana's neck is when she transtitions into the scream. Nothing is forced including her breathing.
    They were also incredible to see live in Melbourne last year. Insane energy on stage.

  • @monio.9444
    @monio.9444 11 місяців тому +24

    I love how the fact that she sings lower in the first verse and then more "Britney-like" in the second also makes sense if you pay attention to the lyrics, as she is describing a duality. "One being brigs life, another runs for death". For some reason this song always makes me wanna cry, I find it both sad and beautiful.

    • @user-jf1tg1gd2c
      @user-jf1tg1gd2c 4 місяці тому

      I can’t even understand and I just immediately started crying for some crying.

  • @davidhinshaw3236
    @davidhinshaw3236 9 місяців тому +5

    That was the most genuine reaction I've ever seen! Burst out in surprised laughter. Bravo Lady!

  • @tn_bayouwulf2949
    @tn_bayouwulf2949 Рік тому +29

    You have some amazing vocal chops yourself! The melodic part of the song mimics a gentle back and forth of waves on the beach. During the heavy part of the song reminds me of a ship crashing through powerful waves in a storm at sea. A very "Aquatic" vibe. Looking forward to your journey down the Jinjer rabbit hole.

  • @richardward4243
    @richardward4243 Рік тому +26

    Thank you. Your reactions are a blast. You bring a unique flavor and a joyous attitude to the reaction genre.

    • @cristinamrusso
      @cristinamrusso  Рік тому +4

      That's very kind, thankyou!💛

    • @KoosVanRij
      @KoosVanRij 11 місяців тому +3

      Cookie Monster meets Britney made me smile 😅

  • @eustishyre5850
    @eustishyre5850 7 місяців тому +6

    Your breakdowns are so informative and entertaining. I absolutely love your impressions. You really nail what makes voices unique.

  • @rachelcote1057
    @rachelcote1057 9 місяців тому +3

    I don't care how many times I hear this song. Chills. Emotions.

  • @wjl2601
    @wjl2601 Рік тому +97

    One of the best male growling voices that's going around is done by Michael Akerfeldt from Opeth. He can also transform his voice into cleans and harsch with no effort. When done the right way this kind of vocal technique can be a very impressive way of translating intentions, emotions, color, sphere etc in a song. I understand this type of singing much better now listening to bands like Jinjer, Opeth, Gojira and etc. I hope your investigation goes further. I thank you.

    • @j.f.fisher5318
      @j.f.fisher5318 Рік тому +13

      Incidentally, Tati has said he's the vocalist she'd be most likely to fangirl over if she met him.

    • @Omnighpotent
      @Omnighpotent Рік тому +5

      I think if you're looking for the best, you're going to find them in, to some, unexpected places. Mark Garett from Kardashev is probably one of the best, but there's lots of names to keep in mind out there. Will Ramos popped off recently because of his insane screams, but he's got some decent cleans too, though not on the level of Mark, and his band is deathcore so not much clean singing going on there. Ne Obliviscaris and Spiritbox are great examples of bands with vocalists that both have really nice cleans and screams, or Enterprise Earth if you wanna get more extreme. Fallujah (progressive tech-death) also has a new vocalist who's crazy good, possibly on the level of Mark, but I don't think we've heard all he can do.
      TL;DR: lots of stuff to keep your eyes on out there, even aside from the greats like Opeth, Gojira, Jinjer etc... and it's only gonna get better

    • @wjl2601
      @wjl2601 Рік тому +2

      @@Omnighpotent Oke I'am gonna investigate Mark Garetts work, thank you.

    • @michaelammons2350
      @michaelammons2350 Рік тому +2

      ​@@OmnighpotentKyo from Dir en Grey for your consideration

    • @Omnighpotent
      @Omnighpotent Рік тому

      @@michaelammons2350 for sure, he slipped my mind as I'm not too into the Japanese way of doing metal, but his vocal skills are nuts.
      I just thought of Orbit Culture as well, their sound is pretty enjoyable to most metal listeners.
      Anyway, there's too much talent out there going under the radar though, we've probably mentioned a fraction of the great vocalists out there that can sing and scream well.

  • @mjp152
    @mjp152 Рік тому +47

    "Pisces" never fail to bring tears to my eyes and goosebumps up my arms. Dont know what it is, but Tati's changes between soft vulnerability and straight-up demon is almost transcendental to me.
    If you want to go in a different scream direction, go for the band Heilung and their live version of the song "In Maidjan" from Castlefest 2017. Their female singer Maria Franz delivers some insane vocals inspired by the nordic Kulning calls.

    • @victorwho744
      @victorwho744 11 місяців тому +2

      Yep somehow the mellow parts brings tears to my eyes as well . Beautiful voice. Tatiana❤

  • @bassmasters123
    @bassmasters123 11 місяців тому +8

    LORNA SHORE TO THE HELLFIRE!!!! love that vocalist

  • @DragonSirenHITOMI
    @DragonSirenHITOMI 11 місяців тому +4

    I love how all the reactions to this song always pause right before the break down after the first chorus. I love it it makes me giggle that they were like waiting for that drop and they paused right at that job.

  • @jameswarner5809
    @jameswarner5809 Рік тому +57

    Jinjer often use multiple time signatures in their songs. This one has 7/8 and 6/8. I Speak Astronomy has 4 time signatures in the first minute and Tati does some epic belts at the end. The performance is live, but there is double tracking of the vocals in post-production which is more pronounced in the second verse, which is probably what you are hearing.

    • @RamsesTheFourth
      @RamsesTheFourth 10 місяців тому

      Its just 4/4 and 3/4 on repeat.

    • @jameswarner5809
      @jameswarner5809 10 місяців тому +6

      @@RamsesTheFourth No it isn't. The verses are in 7/8 (you wouldn't break that into alternating 4 and 3 when annotating it), the pre-chorus is in 6/8 (you wouldn't call it 3/4 because of the 7/8 preceding it), the instrumental section following the first pre-chorus is in 4 time, the chorus is two bars of 7/8 followed by one bar of 6/8 repeated 4 times, then after the second chorus it's all 6/8.

    • @john091077
      @john091077 Місяць тому

      Sounds like 7/4 to me.

    • @jameswarner5809
      @jameswarner5809 Місяць тому

      @@john091077 Whether you call it 7/4 or 7/8, only the first two verses and choruses are in 7 time, the pre-choruses, mellow section and big finish are all in 6 (or 3) time.

  • @YnEoS10
    @YnEoS10 Рік тому +20

    Aliki Katriou has some of the most detailed metal scream tutorials on UA-cam, she knows a lot about vocal anatomy and gives tons of exercises to develop different aspects of screams. Super underrated channel, but really helpful.

  • @LsCvlt
    @LsCvlt 8 місяців тому +3

    damn goosebumps. oh my i love this song :D great reaction, thank you :)

  • @liluentt
    @liluentt Рік тому +28

    Thanks for the reaction🇺🇦 It's more interesting that few people know that this is a Ukrainian band😊

  • @karlbecker8775
    @karlbecker8775 Рік тому +8

    It's worth mentioning that Tatiana is basically self taught. She's using her false folds for most of the growling, which is how she does it without hurting herself. Also, the band is so technically impressive. Great things all around with Jinjer!

  • @psychoaiko666
    @psychoaiko666 Рік тому +5

    Haha I love how ppl are still discovering this in 2023

    • @critfive
      @critfive 11 місяців тому +1

      That's me two months ago. I can't believe I haven't heard about Jinjer, until so recently.

    • @psychoaiko666
      @psychoaiko666 11 місяців тому

      @@critfive ah good for you tho

  • @EveInTheMachine
    @EveInTheMachine 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh I am HERE for this journey! And I adore seeing your reactions! :)
    And mine was the same when I first heard Jinjer. She's incredible. 🖤

  • @peterg5383
    @peterg5383 10 місяців тому +3

    i've watched hundreds of "pisces" reaction videos, and you're the first one to point out the timbral differences between the verses. also, i literally laughed out loud at "COOKIES!" great stuff, you've earned my sub. :)

  • @Robertsmith-dy3sh
    @Robertsmith-dy3sh Рік тому +34

    Welcome to Jinjer! Awesome reaction and I hope you continue with this amazing band! They have a very deep catalog of great songs for you to discover. I would recommend a live in concert song next, either Perennial (live at Wacken 2019 or Pit of Consciousness (live in Kiev) as great next stops as this band is even better live!

  • @pearlguy6351
    @pearlguy6351 Рік тому +7

    She’s a different entity seen them 3 times live she’s phenomenal live

  • @DemonFang72
    @DemonFang72 9 місяців тому

    This was an awesome reaction and analysis!
    I really enjoy your willingness to dive into and attempt to understand this world of metal that is new to you but a way of life to so many
    It's so wholesome to me that you're open minded enough, genuinely intrigued enough, and are getting enough positive support to embark along this journey with such infectious optimism!
    I think what I enjoyed most about this reaction was your demonstrations whenever you were discussing techniques and other artists, that really helped with my clarity of the concepts and was super insightful, ty- can't wait to see what's next/more~🤘🙂

  • @alexanderds9029
    @alexanderds9029 Рік тому +6

    I can never get enough of reactions to this song. I really appreciate the quality of the analysis- but what makes this video truly authentic for me is that you admit upfront that you’ve done some research, you know there will be screaming, and you don’t act as if it can’t be her or that you totally didn’t see that coming. The honesty is refreshing!
    I also like how you truly listen and make comparisons within the song, really paying attention to more than just the shock value.

    • @cristinamrusso
      @cristinamrusso  Рік тому +4

      Really appreciate your kind words, thanks Alexander!

  • @jduncanandroid
    @jduncanandroid Рік тому +12

    Best way I've heard it described is that if someone coughs, you don't necessarily know if that person is male or female... you completely relax the vocal chords and only use the folds for vibration. Put simply, force a deep cough, feel where that is within your tract, and modulate ONLY those muscles (and some abdominal pressure) without engaging anything within your neck or throat. You were in the right general area on your last attempt :)

  • @Beefadin
    @Beefadin Рік тому +4

    "One being brings life
    The other runs for death"
    She sings this twice during each scream section

  • @rubenrodriguez-vo2db
    @rubenrodriguez-vo2db 6 місяців тому

    I loved this review, both the reactions and the explanations😊

  • @necrosiskoc9617
    @necrosiskoc9617 Місяць тому

    Love your reaction to this, you have a really amazing voice as well

  • @saltydroog854
    @saltydroog854 Рік тому +50

    "Not sure where the downbeat is"..."hard to work out the timing"..."it's really unsettling" = Jinjer.
    And this song is the least of all those things. If you want to do a Jinjer deep dive, there area ton of us in the Jinjer Army of fans that will watch them all.
    I suggest:
    "Judgement & Punishment" one take vocal performance
    "Perennial" Live at Wacken 2019
    "Teacher Teacher" official video (if you really want to see how fast she can switch between clean and harsh)
    "Who Is Gonna Be the One" Live
    "Retrospection" Live (to hear some singing in her native Russian language as well as English)
    Great reaction. I know you are a vocal coach and focused on Tatiana, but the rest of the band is masterful and perpetually underrated. Subbing.

    • @JariJuslin
      @JariJuslin Рік тому

      Ayup. That's a Jinjer thing, the band is so tight they can make quite ordinary time signatures sound like there were several fancier ones, because if everyone is of one mind and really good you don't have to *sound* like you're staying put.

    • @natashamarikleeba6239
      @natashamarikleeba6239 Рік тому +1

      Yup, the Jinjer Army is great at following reactors down the rabbit hole.
      You forgot "Pit of Consciousness" Live at Kiev. I think that has some of her lowest of low growls.

    • @mcevets135
      @mcevets135 Рік тому +1

      When the live session video came out I had a co-worker show it to me for the shock value. Little did I know that they would become one of my favorite bands. Also, their song Home Back hits a little harder these days.

  • @oldmanjimh3165
    @oldmanjimh3165 Рік тому +9

    Each of their songs are so different and Tatiana often looks different. When you think you know what to expect, they'll change it.

  • @curtisadkins4453
    @curtisadkins4453 11 місяців тому +1

    Cool reaction. I've seen them 4 times and they sound just as great live. It's crazy when she's belting like that right in front of you 🤘

  • @forsakenquery
    @forsakenquery 7 місяців тому

    We need more of these reactions, incredible analysis and commentary

  • @RevRedmondFarrier
    @RevRedmondFarrier Рік тому +19

    This is the only song I know from them at this point, but I really hope they have some songs where her belt is featured much more. The clean vocals were beautiful, the growls were impressive, but that tiny section near the end where she let loose with that belt blew me away!

  • @lillyvanpug
    @lillyvanpug Рік тому +8

    2:52 it looked like you were crying, and that was literally me on my first listen. I was overwhelmed with the power she brought to the table 🖤

  • @matthewhead1465
    @matthewhead1465 10 місяців тому +7

    Tati’s ability to transition seamlessly from clean to dirty vocals is second to none. A truly amazing vocalist in a band full of amazing musicians.
    If you want another great “screamer” with good enunciation, Randy Blythe from Lamb of God has great dirty vocals but you can still understand what he is singing.

  • @VanjaSpirin
    @VanjaSpirin Рік тому

    You are by far the coolest reactor of them all

  • @somedigitalist7681
    @somedigitalist7681 Рік тому +13

    Great reaction and analysis! Tatiana's harsh vocals are interesting for a couple of reasons. First she uses false cord growling for her lows and fry screaming for her highs, and she can seamlessly transition between them. Secondly, she gets an unusual amount of static-y overtones in her false cord growling, which is unusual because it's done with the true folds held open and thus its really hard to get enough air pressure going in the vocal tract to get much rattle out of tissues above the false folds when the true folds are held open (in fry screaming the true folds are held closed to pressurize the air stream but not phonate, making it way easier to get the pressure to rattle those tissues higher in the vocal tract). To get that much 'rattle' in a false cord scream implies she's able to generate a TON of breath support.
    If you want to get a good chance to see her face/neck as she does this stuff, you should check out her one take vocal performance of Judgment & Punishment.
    Also, at the end when you were trying to imitate her lows, it sounds like you're squeezing in the throat and/or not holding the true folds fully open. You were much closer to doing it the right way earlier in the video in the brief imitations you did of that growl sound. At least that's what it sounded like to my ears.

  • @nickelcrome
    @nickelcrome Рік тому +3

    Jinjer reactions are my life 🙂

  • @richletram539
    @richletram539 9 місяців тому +2

    Jinjer is so awesome live. On August 22nd I am going to see them for the third straight year. If you ever get the chance to see them, don't miss out. 😁

  • @joshwilliams8863
    @joshwilliams8863 11 місяців тому

    Instant sub for a fellow Aussie. There's nothing more Aussie than uploading a Jinjer reacts video on May 8. Super excited to follow your screaming journey!

  • @imcrazedandconfused
    @imcrazedandconfused Рік тому +17

    Yeah, Tatiana first reactions never disappoint, LOL. And this is by far not her lowest growls or most versatile song. If you check out "Home Back" you will probably be surprised how incredible not only her versatility is, but also how progressive, amazing and unique their songwriting and sound handling is...
    I have yet to hear a bad Jinjer song, and their discography is already impressive.

  • @mikeconway9849
    @mikeconway9849 Рік тому +2

    Great reaction! Watching first time reactions to Pisces is very entertaining!

  • @DESTRUCTIONKATCHUP
    @DESTRUCTIONKATCHUP 9 місяців тому +1

    You are the first person I’ve seen that payed attention to the deviation from the melody in the 3rd verse/act and gave it particular credit. Made me happy lol. I found that part hypnotic and captivating.

  • @hunterdixon1694
    @hunterdixon1694 10 місяців тому

    This reaction was so cool. You're awesome lol

  • @ricklarsen7438
    @ricklarsen7438 9 місяців тому +4

    Seen them a couple weeks ago amazing. Her voice is like no other.

  • @Predilus
    @Predilus 9 місяців тому +3

    Aside of this fun scenario of being knocked off your socks you have to realize what she actually does with her voice is mind blowing. The whole band is exceptional but she is the cherry on top.

  • @NuMountain
    @NuMountain 11 місяців тому

    Loved this reaction. You really tryed to get in to it.

  • @badass98kx250
    @badass98kx250 7 місяців тому

    Loved your reaction first time watching you and loved it just subbed keep the content coming please

  • @vasilishatzikos44
    @vasilishatzikos44 10 місяців тому +4

    New sub and I really loved, LOVED that reaction. It is not a scream, it's a growl (growling being the main vocal technique used by most death metal bands) and if learnt properly it's not harmful. Enjoy the journey, grabbing pop corn for more of your reactions.

  • @jakesendner8170
    @jakesendner8170 9 місяців тому +3

    just watch her live. she is incredible. also just hit 7 months sober. tatiana is incredible

  • @fraaggl
    @fraaggl 9 місяців тому

    You are amazing ! thanks for making me discover Spiritbox !

  • @Rockhug
    @Rockhug 8 місяців тому +1

    So refreshing to see react from a vocal coach who will demonstrate point with singing and just not saying : '' Head voice...''

  • @bigtimebobby6644
    @bigtimebobby6644 Рік тому +8

    Jinjer is such a tight band overall. I saw them live and the precision of their music is mind blowing. I would suggest watching the one take of Tatiana singing Judgement and Punishment to get a good look at how she sings, since it is just her singing and the camera stands just off center and never moves. It is amazing how she can go between her two voices with such ease.

  • @headbanger79
    @headbanger79 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful reaction and analysis and I love your impersonations of other singers! :-D

    • @JariJuslin
      @JariJuslin Рік тому

      Me too! It was really insightful!

  • @eduardojunqueira8904
    @eduardojunqueira8904 10 місяців тому

    This reaction video is the most entertaining ever. Well done , Christina, well done.

  • @thefuqer
    @thefuqer 11 місяців тому

    This is absolutely beautiful! 😊

  • @matthewgrady3423
    @matthewgrady3423 Рік тому +4

    -When it comes to how the vocal tones of the first 2 verses and the chorus after each, the song I think of is “This Love” by Pantera. In the 1st verse, the “character” is somewhat reserved in their tone. There’s a reluctance to open up and express themselves. Something is holding them back. In the chorus, that’s where they release whatever was holding them back. So, in the second verse, there’s a sense that they are more confident to open up. There’s still reluctance but it’s not as much there as before.
    -I have heard this song 1000’s of times. I still can’t not get emotional over the belt. I tense up right before “Pisces swimming….” and brace myself.
    -As I’ve gone the Jinjer rabbit hole over the past year, I am incredibly impressed with the how much they try to incorporate as many styles into their music. Please continue checking them out.

  • @gangr3l
    @gangr3l Рік тому +4

    Try Jinjer - Judgement(& Punishment).
    Specifically the One take vocal performance.

  • @chelsiawoolwine1047
    @chelsiawoolwine1047 7 місяців тому

    I was watching something i was super interested in and saw that you react to this singer/song so i switched to this video immediately.

  • @mitchtarpley6185
    @mitchtarpley6185 8 місяців тому

    Found me a new band to listen to. Thank you.

  • @beastmode8985
    @beastmode8985 Рік тому +5

    You have to check out her one. Take vocal performance of judgment and punishment. It gives you a great opportunity to really look at how she's doing what she's doing

  • @Roddrummer
    @Roddrummer Рік тому +28

    You need to do Lorna Shore's 'To the Hellfire' next. Once you've listened to the studio version of that, check out the live vocal playthrough, then watch The Charsimatic Voice stick a camera up the vocalist's nose and down his throat to see what's happening. Utterly fascinating.

    • @Madison.CRUZ.
      @Madison.CRUZ. 11 місяців тому +1

      Lorna Shore is so overrated.

    • @Roddrummer
      @Roddrummer 11 місяців тому +5

      @@Madison.CRUZ. and if you say that to yourself another 47 times you’ll start believing it…

  • @krt88nc
    @krt88nc 9 місяців тому +1

    “Now she’s just showing off” was far and away the best line of the reaction.

  • @Coles-bootleg-vids
    @Coles-bootleg-vids 11 місяців тому +1

    She went from immaculate cleans to genuinely reminding me of Opeth.....

  • @rofyle
    @rofyle Рік тому +3

    Charismatic Voice is Elizabeth Zharoff's channel. She has been exploring this too. She even convinced a growling vocalist to have a camera put down his throat so she could watch his voicebox and see what's happening while he does this. The video is up on her channel.
    Tatiana is self taught, but Melissa Cross is the vocal coach who taught many of the biggest names in metal how to growl in a healthy way. Arch Enemy, Bring Me the Horizon, Infected Rain, Cradle of Filth, Gojira, Slipknot, even Dave Mustaine of Megadeth has taken lessons from her and he doesn't even growl. I'm pretty sure she has a UA-cam channel too, or at least I've seen videos of her on here if she doesn't.

  • @_jm0n3y8oo_
    @_jm0n3y8oo_ Рік тому +4

    At the moment I heard this for the first time I knew it would be one of my favorite performances. I equally enjoy watching people react to it. As well as reactions to Devin Townsend’s deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall and anything from SoHyang.

  • @asaldahed
    @asaldahed 8 місяців тому

    i loved this video and i love you and i love JINJER :)

  • @sekstant87
    @sekstant87 5 місяців тому

    Just watched your video and i am amazed by the amount of sincerity that came from you!

  • @RaptorMk2
    @RaptorMk2 Рік тому +21

    If you're looking for more suggestions of lady screamers to check out, I'd strongly suggest watching Angela Gossow (formerly of Arch Enemy - she retired from performing and now manages the band), Alissa White-Gluz (who was hand-picked by Angela as her replacement), Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum), and Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist).
    Edit: I also forgot Lauren Hart of Once Human. She's an absolute beast and has talked a lot about how important fitness is for screamers.

    • @richardthresh3587
      @richardthresh3587 Рік тому +2

      I'd add Floor Jansen of Nightwish ... she can growl mightily when called upon to ('Yours is an Empty Hope' live from Wembly, for example: ua-cam.com/video/vyLsU7Q333k/v-deo.html)

    • @RaptorMk2
      @RaptorMk2 Рік тому

      @@richardthresh3587 Charlotte Wessels as well (ua-cam.com/video/pLFQgADjRlw/v-deo.html) but I was trying to stick to more Melo-Death vocalists. Speaking of which, I also forgot Lauren Hart (Once Human) she's one of the best screamers around.

    • @richardthresh3587
      @richardthresh3587 Рік тому +1

      @Chris Pflum .. not really a sub-genre I have more than a passing knowledge of (but added your picks to my to-do list anyway)

    • @RaptorMk2
      @RaptorMk2 Рік тому +2

      @@richardthresh3587 It's definitely an acquired taste. It's easier if you think of them moving the melodic line off the voice and onto the guitar(s), and making the voice a rhythm instrument.

    • @eg3100
      @eg3100 Рік тому

      Also Adrienne Cowan from Seven Spires

  • @j.f.fisher5318
    @j.f.fisher5318 Рік тому +4

    Total respect for branching out. Do keep in mind that Tatiana first started learning to growl when she was 15 and she was 30 when this was recorded. Obviously your background lets you shortcut the process since even though the skills aren't the same there's some overlap through control of the vocal tract, while her journey was slower due to mostly being self taught. Still building skills takes time so it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Also there's post production editing on both the cleans and growls here.
    A cleaner recording from the same era is Who Is Gonna Be The One official live - which also is one where she goes into her _low_ growls. :D Lots more concert videos including Perennial at Wacken, On The Top live in Kiev (now Kyiv) which has a lot of great belting, Pit Of Consciousness live in Kiev which is one of their most impressive videos as a complete package including visuals, and Sit Stay Roll Over live in Melbourne which has more vocal tricks than I've seen her use in any one performance of a single song before. Both SSRO in Melbourneand all performancs of PoC she does low growls, btw. Though the Gas Monkey performance video has a cool scoop with her growls at the 2 minute 27 second mark that I've never seen her repeat in anything so while it isn't worth reacting to that video maybe take a peek at it just for fun. :) She gets bored easily and they tour almost constantly so she's constantly mixing different stuff into her performances to keep it fresh. Subbed. Cheers!

  • @eyeofbass
    @eyeofbass 4 місяці тому

    Your review was quite entertaining, informative, and honest. Just like you, Christina, I was blown away by particular points in the performance. I am in awe of Tatiana's talent and skill. I only stumbled on the song today, today(?)... and I've played through it easily over 20 times. Not in the slightest tiring of what I'm hearing. I'm consistently blown away. Thanks for the review! Cheers.

  • @anastasiagreene5967
    @anastasiagreene5967 6 місяців тому

    Awesome reaction! ❤ PISCES reactions never get old.

  • @darkphoenix2
    @darkphoenix2 Рік тому +3

    I never get tired of seeing people watch this video. I wish I could remember my reaction to it. I was already a metalhead at that point, but I'm pretty sure I still thought "oh my God, that's like a male's growls". I think Tatiana's clean vocals in this song are meant to be slightly more pop sounding than her typical voice, to add extra contrast to the verse and chorus. That's the whole point of this song, the duality of her personality expressed by the different singing techniques. Most Jinjer songs aren't like this one, and mix the clean and dirty sounds more subtly.
    I am not a trained singer at all. I just goof around in the car. I think I've figured out some things about harsh vocals, though. My diaphragm/abs/that whole area is really engaged when I go low. I don't know what you were using in this video, but I imagine no matter what is going on up in my head, I need support from the core to access that rumbling distortion that makes things sound more monstrous.

  • @alexthorpe6583
    @alexthorpe6583 Рік тому +6

    That's some impressive mimicking abilities you have there. Very nice.
    If you want other role models for harsh vocals, you may want to look into Alissa White-Gluz, the Beast Queen of Metal herself, usually with the band Arch Enemy. Also Melissa Bonny of Ad Infinitum, Avienne of Vintersea, Lauren Hart of Once Human, and no doubt many others that slip my mind.

  • @roysimmsjr.6982
    @roysimmsjr.6982 Місяць тому

    I love how you pick apart the vocals then do them yourself... flawlessly. Unlike many of the other vocal coach/opera singers reaction videos, you show that youknow your stuff.

  • @PhoenixWoody
    @PhoenixWoody 8 місяців тому

    It is effortless for her. Wild and surprising!!!

  • @deniseriley1949
    @deniseriley1949 9 місяців тому +3

    Tati has a beautiful voice. I would love to hear some "unplugged" versions of their music.

  • @Angelriva
    @Angelriva Рік тому +6

    Awsome reaction! You know every vocal coach have lots of thoughts about Tatiana and what she does and her techniques and stuff until the last minute of the song when she hits that belt and right after that when she anounces "emeralds are ripped away" thats the moment when every vocal coache's faces melts away and everyone finish the reaction by "Wowing" Tatiana... Welcome to this rollercoaster named Jinjer. Thats a lot yet to come, join us! Thanks for the reaction was pretty fun!!

  • @BrandHilton
    @BrandHilton 9 місяців тому

    As you've no doubt figured out by now, there's a troupe of us who scour youtube looking for Jinjer Pisces reaction videos. Yours is one of the better ones I've seen, in spite of the fact that you did research first and were expecting the scream. You have a good on-screen personality, and your voice is beautiful. And I thoroughly enjoyed your attempts to duplicate Tati's growl. Thanks for the video!

  • @243hart
    @243hart Місяць тому

    Your reaction to Tatiana is so pure and beautiful. Love it.