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  • @ArjenALucassen
    @ArjenALucassen 3 роки тому +295

    Once again, excellent analysis, Jess, thanks so much! The biggest compliment I can give you is that you make me appreciate my own music so much more. I really had goosebumps several times seeing your genuine emotional reactions and hearing your interesting comments. Your own vibrato is amazing by the way. Please keep up the good work!

    • @TheSylispher
      @TheSylispher 3 роки тому +13

      Precies dat! (Exactly that!) She (you) make me appreciate my favorites once more and more so than before ❤🤘🤩

    • @roelhodzelmans1004
      @roelhodzelmans1004 3 роки тому +7

      I agree sir. And reactors are what makes the looooong period where we cant enjoy music with others as we were used to bearable, they are showing their enjoyment of the music we love (and even showing us even more things to love about it).
      I also wanted to say I really appreciate the new track, its awesome. It, and the wonderful teases I get from your Facebook, are making me very much hyped for the rest!

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  3 роки тому +72

      It’s always a pleasure doing a performance analysis on your work. They’re truly masterpieces! Thank you always for the kindest of words. I look forward to doing more videos in the future and keep up the great work as well!

    • @brownkida79
      @brownkida79 3 роки тому +8

      @@jessicasopranonotes Damian does such an amazing performance on this. Thank you Arjen for letting him do this

    • @RodoChaska
      @RodoChaska 3 роки тому +3

      Arjen, I can't have enough of saying thank you for your music, Ayreon literally saved my life, thanks

  • @TranScripting
    @TranScripting 3 роки тому +48

    Note that 'Twisted Coil' is actually a track from a different Arjen Lucassen project called 'Guilt Machine', not strictly Ayreon.
    This was part of the "and Other Tales" of Into The Electric Castle Live.

  • @Cuckoorex
    @Cuckoorex 3 роки тому +69

    This is only the second reaction/analysis video of yours I've watched - and I've watched lots of other reaction videos to Ayreon songs - and I think your videos are easily my favorites. I really like your observations and insights and the obvious passion you have for music. Great video!

  • @flashpeter625
    @flashpeter625 3 роки тому +29

    Damian Wilson must have the most consistent microphone handling ever. I know know nothing about singing, but I know physics. He is so specific and precise in adjusting the distance and angle of the microphone from his mouth. He has this butter smooth voice, but the microphone handling must play a large part in why his volume levels are also smooth and controlled too, and why there are no unwanted noises and pops disrupting the butterness. I bet that he does not even think about the microphone anymore, the physical position is just a part of the note that he wants to sing. I have seen many singers make adjustments especially on loud high notes, but no one this precise and specific.

    • @thatone9462
      @thatone9462 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah when he moves the mic to the sides its to avoid the pops and when he pushes the mic back he does that to not overload the mic and the sound to come bad

    • @RolandDeschain1
      @RolandDeschain1 3 роки тому +6

      Good mic technique is very under-rated. One of the greatest power singers ever is Australia's John Farnham. His mic technique is superb.

  • @palantir135
    @palantir135 3 роки тому +40

    Such a great live concert.
    Damien Wilson is the singer.
    Also hear him in The druids turned to stone, Ayreon Universe live.

    • @revylokesh1783
      @revylokesh1783 3 роки тому +2

      Yes please! I keep checking regularly if anybody is reacting to that particular song. It's one of my favourite Ayreon songs and the live version is just stellar!

    • @Esmeagolly
      @Esmeagolly 3 роки тому +3

      @@revylokesh1783 I second that, chills everytime. Damien hits straight in the core.

  • @chrism2964
    @chrism2964 3 роки тому +43

    Damians voice just gives me full body goosebumps in this song. His full power high notes at the end are insane. I believe its just a half step lower than Floors floorgasm note in GLS. I mean, look at him, who would ever think that could come out of him?
    You know you did well when the crowd chants your name after you sing, and he was filling in for the original singer, its not even his song!

    • @thatone9462
      @thatone9462 3 роки тому +5

      For me at least damian is my favorite singer i love his voice sooo soothinf yet so powerful and with emotions makes u cry sometimes

  • @yippeethreeeight
    @yippeethreeeight 3 місяці тому

    1. I was there. It was one of my top 3 concert experiences (hint: #1 was another Ayreon concert).
    2. Arjen is a fantastic composer. He's meticulous as hell, and it is reflected in the final product.
    3. Damien is a beautiful singer, and a really nice guy.
    4. I really appreciate your reaction. It was detailed, and covered not just the vocals, but also the composition. Very nice. I'll watch more of your stuff.

  • @franciscojavierp.7162
    @franciscojavierp.7162 3 роки тому +14

    It doesn't matter if I like more or less the artist you analyze, your videos are always a real pearl full of details that can't be found anywhere else. I can't thank you enough for all the effort you put into making your videos more detailed every day and the amount of information you give us in them.
    A big hug, you know that in Spain you have a faithful follower.

  • @merqury5
    @merqury5 3 роки тому +1

    This song alone is like a single note out of a scale. Its so much more satisfying in context.

  • @robhallahan163
    @robhallahan163 2 роки тому +1

    I know this is a little late Jessica, but I wanted to add to your drum sound comment. Ed the drummer is using lightening rod sticks instead of solid drum sticks. They are a collection of multiple thin wooden dowells/sticks bound together but with a small degree of flexible movement. They soften the attack or blow on the drum skin and having played next to them, also lead to a lengthened decay or sustained drum sound, at least to my ears. The tom drum sound here sounds a little conga-like which I think good quality toms tend to do. Anyhow enough rambling, I adore your enthusiasm and your contributions.
    Hancrafty7

  • @pauldejong6435
    @pauldejong6435 3 роки тому +17

    Damien Wilson is an amazing vocalist and I was blown away when I saw him perform live in Ayreon Universe and Electric Castle Live. The album this track is from is fantastic too as a whole. You should give it a listen and a read up. Great and very deep lyrics by Lori Linstruth.

    • @AkelasanAK
      @AkelasanAK 3 роки тому +1

      ...oh nice, i didn't know Lori writes lyrics ...

  • @louisefontourakohler8673
    @louisefontourakohler8673 3 роки тому +5

    I love how much musical theory you add to your reactions (even though I do not understand much lol) and not just vocal analysis

  • @juanchi_brossa
    @juanchi_brossa 3 роки тому +8

    The main singer is Damian Wilson, he is a beast!
    He also sings "And The Druids Turn To Stone", another great performance that you can analyze too! From "Ayreon Universe" live show!

    • @barbaravance6774
      @barbaravance6774 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! I concur. Damien voice is an absolute dream.

  • @sejuanisupportonly7385
    @sejuanisupportonly7385 3 роки тому +5

    YES! My suggestion from the last Ayreon video made it :)
    Thank you for your hard work and analysis and glad you enjoyed it ... Damian is just fantastic live and being in that concert, experiencing that song, was one of the best days ever. :)
    Ok, next suggestion from Ayreon? "Into the Black Hole" Live, with Tommy Karevik on main vocals and Marcella Bovio, Irene Jansen and Lisette van den Berg on backing vocals ... or should I say the BEST backing vocals? hehehe, you'll see/hear

  • @imokin86
    @imokin86 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you, very deep and engaging analysis! Anything by Ayreon and Arjen's other projects is a vocal feast. And anything with Damian's voice in it.

  • @randalljones4370
    @randalljones4370 3 роки тому +4

    Hey Jess,
    I hope you're doing well.
    The combination of the rhythic bass line and the "vocal/musical resolutions in odd directions" (often minor-to-major, not resolving into the key I would expect) reminds of a musical phenomena called a Shepards filter, which gives a constant/perpetual rising or falling affect in the music by very clever manipulation of a LFO on a phaser or flanger. Now, now of this is being employed in this song, but the constant tension/resolution yields a similar feel, to me.
    Cello playing the funk 'bass filter' line. Stevie Wonder would be proud of this band. The envelope filter isn't heard often enough, and attacking the amplitude-sensitive filter with a cello-bow is, literally, a stroke of genius.
    Drums playing softly - this is Ed Warby at his best... no one matches their playing to the needs of the song better than Mr Warby does. The world needs more percussionists like Ed Warby.
    I don't know if height has anything to do with amazing voices, but Damon Wilson is about 6foot5 and he looks like he lifts double-malt-scotch aging casks for a living... those arms don't come from lifting a microphone.
    Jess, I love our videos and analysis. You educate me, and I appreciate that. I hadn't picked out the tri-tone, but I should have recognized it by the discomfort it was causing. Props to Arjen for making such good use of it in the song.
    Have you formed that metal band yet?...

  • @Green-Lyon
    @Green-Lyon 3 роки тому +5

    From this same Electric Castle concert, you HAVE to hear the exquisite voice of Marcela Bovio (center female in the chorus) doing the short, high energy Stream of Passion song, "Out in the Real World". Stream of Passion was a band that Arjen created with Marcela that featured, as is frequently the case, several Ayreon regulars.

  • @TheRetroWoman80
    @TheRetroWoman80 3 роки тому +4

    The music, aside from his great voice, is breathtaking. Good job Jess! You're so open to music the being, not genres. I love the non-closedmindedness.

  • @pietkeizer5216
    @pietkeizer5216 3 роки тому +6

    Yes, Dianne van Giersbergen in the backing vocals. Please react on her song Nightfall of her ex band Xandria. Also her projects in Ex Libris ( Ann Boleyn) are great. Underrated Singer. So good. Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @Thorgrim247
    @Thorgrim247 3 роки тому +3

    I love Arjen's creations. They are so complex and theatrical in nature. Loved you analysis Jess. Yes, he is part of the backing singers as well. It is so cool to see and hear progressive metal presented in this type of format. Like a Broadway metal play.

  • @WonderfulWorldOfStuff
    @WonderfulWorldOfStuff 3 роки тому +5

    Damian often gives me goosebumps, with his high notes, just so unexpected, just wow!! Awesome reaction & breakdown Jess! ❤️🤘

  • @reactionsaccount3955
    @reactionsaccount3955 3 роки тому +26

    If I am not mistaken the singers are:
    Damian Wilson (Headspace, Maiden uniteD, ex-Threshold) - Knight
    Marcela Bovio (ex-Stream of Passion, Mayan) - Backing vocals
    Dianne van Giersbergen (Ex Libris, ex-Xandria) - Backing vocals
    Jan Willem Ketelaers - Backing vocals

    • @mandje2002
      @mandje2002 3 роки тому +4

      Jan Willem is the lead singer for Knight Area (Dutch band)

    • @ultrazineSWE
      @ultrazineSWE 3 роки тому +1

      Yes and ex libris is not ex ex libris 😅😉 diana is fantastic and worth checking out 😍

  • @andystrange7405
    @andystrange7405 3 роки тому +6

    Finally someone has watched and appreciated (I knew you would) this song with Damian Wilson singing. He’s an absolute legend, great guy if you ever get chance to meet him and his career is varied and interesting. From Threshold, Ayreon and Star One (both Arjen Lucassen works), his solo career with acoustic guitar, strings and quite folky to the fact that he played Jean Val Jean in London for a year. What a dude!

    • @barbaravance6774
      @barbaravance6774 3 роки тому +1

      You're the 1st person I've ever seen mention his other work. Especially his Les Miserable role. He's phenomenal!💕

    • @OneBuccaneer
      @OneBuccaneer 2 роки тому

      His vocals are really distinctive and special. With his solo acoustic pieces which are a lot less theatrical he constantly moves me to tears.

    • @robynturnham2706
      @robynturnham2706 2 роки тому +1

      Don't forget his work with both Rick Wakeman and Adam Wakeman

  • @SGTPandaOfficial
    @SGTPandaOfficial Рік тому

    This is by far the best analysis and reaction I’ve seen for Ayreon’s music. I really appreciate not just the detail you get into, but how you pull clips to portray the comments you make along the way. :)

  • @monolit73
    @monolit73 3 роки тому +8

    The most famous hit of the king of rock 'n' roll in an unrivaled gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana Ankudinova ( 18 y.o.)
    Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover)
    Please react to Diana Ankudinova !

    • @monolit73
      @monolit73 3 роки тому +6

      Diana Ankudinova
      Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover)
      Re-released on Diana's official channel 08.10.2021
      + stereo sound
      + full version
      + subtitles with translation into several languages
      ua-cam.com/video/M-znD6QKbrg/v-deo.html

    • @sergeykot8753
      @sergeykot8753 3 роки тому +4

      Diana Ankudinova 😊👍👍🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💫💫💫🎉🎉🎉💯

    • @Dhara-In
      @Dhara-In 3 роки тому +2

      I support it) This is a world class performance) Diana has a unique voice)

  • @ikkeschopkont
    @ikkeschopkont 9 місяців тому

    Damian voice is like butter. Doesn't matter what he sings. I am immediately captivated. Some singers just have that ❤ maybe because of his theatre and musical experience

  • @randalljones4370
    @randalljones4370 2 роки тому

    Returned back for another view.
    Tonight was a "Treat Night", treating myself to the opinions of a number of reactors v this song.
    I'm so glad I saved yours for last.
    My good lady : you are so, So, SO perceptive, and can explain those pieces you find in such a clear and concise manner.
    It is a pleasure to listen to you discuss music.

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 Рік тому

    Damien's technique is immaculate. He spent several years playing Jean Valjean in LES MISERBALE on the West End.

  • @richardwest6358
    @richardwest6358 Рік тому +1

    Just a note - the artists do not put the ads in - UA-cam do

  • @robynturnham2706
    @robynturnham2706 3 роки тому +1

    Really Love Damian's voice. He is a master of Stage performance.

  • @alexiserni1152
    @alexiserni1152 3 роки тому

    Always love your reactions, educating, honest and sincere - I don't watch ALL your videos but really really appreciate the ones I do ♥ Keep up the fantastic work :)

  • @simonockwell3485
    @simonockwell3485 3 роки тому +1

    Damian Wilson (the main singer here) just released a new album, he released new songs and a video on his utube

  • @febed01
    @febed01 3 роки тому +2

    I just learnt so much ! Thank you :heart:

  • @estebanarce3446
    @estebanarce3446 3 роки тому

    THE story telling, guys! Wow! They take you right into their world, right to where they want us to be… I LOVE that!!! There’re so great! So good!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you, Jess! Amazing reaction as always! 💪🏼👍🏼

  • @oldman3319
    @oldman3319 2 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite songs created by Arjen. Maybe strange but i get emotional every time listening to Damian. He is from another planet. Arjen is my all time composer and writer. Too bad you never hear his music on the radio or see his opera's on television. You only hear music that sells, so money money money rules the tv and radio stations, not music. Dear Jess, please check out "Everybody dies" live, by Ayreon. You will be amazed. Proud to be a Dutchie.

  • @MrDslacker
    @MrDslacker 3 роки тому

    What a perfect performance to illustrate how small a difference there actually is between "standard" opera and so called "symphonic" Metal. (And yes I like both...) ;)

  • @gerrygrouwe70
    @gerrygrouwe70 3 роки тому +4

    The lead singer is damian wilson

  • @ShadowhispersBand
    @ShadowhispersBand 3 роки тому +1

    Great reaction video. Not my favorite of Arjen‘s projects to be honest. But you made me appreciate it a bit more. Damian is such an amazing singer: very precise, lot of soul. Very underrated. Another song I really enjoy is As the Druids turned to Stone from the Ayreon Universe show. Thx for the video 🙏

  • @ArvoR
    @ArvoR 3 роки тому +2

    About backing singers:
    Marcela Bovio (ex Elfonia, ex Stream of Passion, Ayreon, Star One, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse) made stunning acoustic ballad with Italian soprano Laura Macri. here it is: MaYaN - Dhyana ua-cam.com/video/nW6Jkpv5iZA/v-deo.html
    Dianne van Giersbergershien with her band EX LIBRIS - The Motherland ua-cam.com/video/LdusaTnXDuI/v-deo.html

  • @graemeblackburn7511
    @graemeblackburn7511 3 роки тому

    Another fantastic reaction. Hats off to you.
    Please don’t forget that amazing young Soprano Amira Willighagen who you reacted to some 2 months ago. You were super keen to follow up with more of her performances & I gave you 4 in order of her age for your reactions, but , alas, nothing as yet.
    I know you will be just as impressed as you were on your first reaction to her. Amira’s voice has matured each year since that fist performance & the more you react to her, the more of her amazing journey will unfold.
    Since that first performance, Amira engaged a vocal coach & has performed in some 20 countries & sung in at least five languages, many of her performances have been to a packed auditorium & accompanied by a full orchestra with back up singers & choirs.
    Should you need her performances info again, please let me know & I’ll arrange it. ( it will be on the comments from your first reaction)
    Cheers, Graeme.

  • @ritchio
    @ritchio 3 роки тому +1

    And the druuuiiiids tuuurned to stooooooooooone!

  • @AsgrodElros
    @AsgrodElros 2 роки тому

    I love your reactions so much, I learn a lot

  • @marcosborne4974
    @marcosborne4974 3 роки тому +2

    I would love to see you react to Kansas, miracles out of nowhere.

  • @peterdoe2617
    @peterdoe2617 3 роки тому

    Very detailed response. I like it that way.

  • @gerrygrouwe70
    @gerrygrouwe70 3 роки тому +5

    I cant wait till you react to arjens latest star one album it has more incredeble singers than he ever used 2 songs already are on you tube the album comes out in februari

  • @allie9452
    @allie9452 3 роки тому +3

    You've already been given the Druids song & Damian's own bands, so I'll add he's done Valjean in Les Mis and you can find notably several Bring Him Home of his here on youtube, that showcase his control and technique very well, it's a treat!

  • @ultrazineSWE
    @ultrazineSWE 3 роки тому +2

    As an reactor you really should use youtube pro. However. Love your reaction 🤩🤘

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner9731 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @RodoChaska
    @RodoChaska 3 роки тому +2

    I was there, first row, best day of my life

    • @barbaravance6774
      @barbaravance6774 3 роки тому +1

      I'm SOooo jealous! That must have been amazing.

  • @MaxNafeHorsemanship
    @MaxNafeHorsemanship 22 дні тому

    Boy am I late to the party. It takes a LOT to impress me, but that singer is something else. The composition rocks too.

  • @geertjanssen8455
    @geertjanssen8455 3 роки тому +1

    I've seen Isis and Osiris from this show (reacted to by Wolfhunterz)
    Very good

  • @WhiteBug
    @WhiteBug 3 роки тому +1

    To understand the lyrics better, you should listen to the complete album: Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day

  • @DaveHPT
    @DaveHPT 3 роки тому +1

    Such an amazing track. I've only recently discovered Ayreon and I feel like I've wasted the previous 20 years of my life.

    • @fooser77
      @fooser77 3 роки тому

      You may well have!
      You have a lot of catching up to do ..

    • @roykliffen9674
      @roykliffen9674 Рік тому

      Join the club .... I slowly moved to classic (prog) rock with bands like Pink Floyd, Yes, Boston, Chicago, the Who and such, simply by being bored out of my skull by modern "popular" music - even though there are some rare exceptions.
      I stumbled upon Nightwish and followed them down into a rabbit hole I never want to escape.

  • @onsesejoo2605
    @onsesejoo2605 3 роки тому

    Please react to Pentangle - "Hunting Song" live BBC and especially to the singer Jacqui McShee.

  • @laviathanmua5464
    @laviathanmua5464 3 роки тому

    Love your channel, I was hoping you would get the chance to react to Diana Ankudinovas rendition of Can't Help Falling In Love. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

  • @jeykixxi
    @jeykixxi 3 роки тому

    OMG! Thank you for noticing my comment. I am your new subscriber, I love how you react on Morisette's performances on Wish 107.5 and to other artists. Last request, please react to NCT U's 'My Everything'! thank you so much!

  • @sjeses
    @sjeses 3 роки тому +2

    Install ublock origin, no more middle of the song ads

  • @jeykixxi
    @jeykixxi 3 роки тому

    PLEASE REACT TO NCT U's 'From Home' Rearranged on MAMA Awards!

  • @gerrygrouwe70
    @gerrygrouwe70 3 роки тому +2

    The second singer was all the time up there only in the first part on the right and then next to the backup singers

  • @rafasousa7564
    @rafasousa7564 3 роки тому

    React to GABRIEL HENRIQUE from Brazil! Stand up ( Cynthia Erivo )

  • @Dhara-In
    @Dhara-In 3 роки тому

    Please make a reaction to the amazing performance of Diana Ankudinova with a cover of Elvis Presley - Can't help falling in love (Стерео) - Диана Анкудинова @ Шоумаскгоон, 1 тур)

  • @melorysixx9967
    @melorysixx9967 Місяць тому

    I hear a lot of pathos in Damien's performance. I know it's prety common in opera, but I don't like it. I definitely prefer Jasper Steverlinck on the studio version.

  • @nanook637
    @nanook637 3 роки тому

    Please diana ankudinova can't help falling in love she's 18 now and brilliant song arrangement

  • @metalmenteloco
    @metalmenteloco 3 роки тому

    Deberias escuchar A Ronnie James Dio

  • @JulioCesar-iz1rg
    @JulioCesar-iz1rg 3 роки тому

    Still waiting for some other react to Dimash, Jess! hugs from Brazil!!!!

  • @anaabendroth3460
    @anaabendroth3460 3 роки тому +1

    Damian Wilson, singer (and great songwriter as well, but not of this song)

  • @pedroteran5885
    @pedroteran5885 3 місяці тому

    Those tasks are quite easy for depression, unfortunately.

  • @papaverweg
    @papaverweg 3 роки тому

    Nice, real nice. Try

  • @phreeck988
    @phreeck988 3 роки тому

    You should check out the band Leprous ua-cam.com/video/hOMSRmfcvag/v-deo.html
    They are a progressive metal/rock band and their singer has an amazing voice.

  • @caryd67
    @caryd67 3 роки тому +2

    I think this band are Yes fans

    • @mandje2002
      @mandje2002 3 роки тому +1

      nope

    • @crhu319
      @crhu319 3 роки тому +1

      It's definitely prog rocj

  • @arminhess1512
    @arminhess1512 3 роки тому

    The original singer of the studio version is Jasper Steverlinck - don't get me wrong, but Damian Wilson does not come close to Jasper!

  • @halvardlundnorway
    @halvardlundnorway 3 роки тому

    c") Dollie De Luxe did it first. Rock and Opera. Norway rules