I was in the 80's and witnessed this on Headbangers Ball, when Mtv still played music. Helloween was awesome. Keeper Of The Seven Keys is a great album.
I got to watch Gamma Ray on Spanish tv. Gamma Ray were my first metal crush, Land of the free my first metal álbum bought with my savings. After that, I discovered my dad had vinils of helloween, black Sabbath and iron maiden (I guess he was a closeted metalhead 🤣)
would like to say thank you for your entertaining review. the lead singer is one of those hall of fame metal singers in not just my humble opinion, amazing he was in his very early twenties when this song was released.
What is even more amazing is that Michael Kiske (lead singer) was only 18 years when this song was recorded!! 18!!! That much power, range and contol at 18. Kiske has a 4-octave rage, from c2 to A5.
@@NS1. As counterintuitive as it might seem, A5 is HIGHER than E5, but both are in the Soprano range - which very, very few men can actually produce without going into falsetto mode.
@@billsager5634 - I see. So, there's the E5...then F, G, A.. That's 3 steps/notes higher!😮 You're saying he can hit an A, three steps higher than that already high as hell E5?
@@NS1. Considering that Kiske is well into his 50's now, he may no longer have the entire range. Most singers lose their upper register as they age. Kiske was only 18 when he recorded the album version of this song. Another opera singer UA-cam reaction content creator, reacted to a live performance of "Keeper of the Seven Keys", and she was impressed no only with Kiske's vocal range, but also the way he grounded himself when singing. The combination of knowing how to sing, how to ground yourself, and taking care of one's health - is why some singers maintain range and quality longer than other singers. When on tour, singers usually hold back as well. Freddy Mercury - one of rock's greatest singers - held back on live performances unless they were recorded/broadcast, as doing 200+ shows a year puts tremendous strain of the vocal chords. And in Freddie's case, he was a natural baritone, who usually sang in the tenor range - which adds extra stain on the vocal chords.
I'm more than old enough to have watched the video when it 1st came out, being born in the 1960's. Helloween was a breath of fresh air in an era when Hair Metal turned from innovative rock to glam/pop. The entire album, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I is a masterpiece. Check out "Eagle Fly Free", "Dr. Stein" (a hilarious take on Dr. Frankenstein), and of course the title track "Keeper of the Seven Keys"
Michael Kiske really is one of the greatest examples of a true tenor in metal music. Specifically belting and vibrato is his thing and still going at it now as a lot older. I recommend the songs: Keeper of the seven keys and eagle fly free. There’s a great more recent video of helloween when he sings halloween live. Really great!
Very fucked up comments here. Your reactions are some of the most emotionals and relatables I ever saw. So sad you stoped. Please start again. Greetings from germany.
This is the song that got me into Helloween. Been obsessed ever since!
I was in the 80's and witnessed this on Headbangers Ball, when Mtv still played music. Helloween was awesome. Keeper Of The Seven Keys is a great album.
I got to watch Gamma Ray on Spanish tv.
Gamma Ray were my first metal crush, Land of the free my first metal álbum bought with my savings.
After that, I discovered my dad had vinils of helloween, black Sabbath and iron maiden (I guess he was a closeted metalhead 🤣)
They still are a great band!
I remember seeing them in 1987 in Allentown, Pa and it was phenomenal.
would like to say thank you for your entertaining review.
the lead singer is one of those hall of fame metal singers in not just my humble opinion, amazing he was in his very early twenties when this song was released.
What is even more amazing is that Michael Kiske (lead singer) was only 18 years when this song was recorded!! 18!!! That much power, range and contol at 18. Kiske has a 4-octave rage, from c2 to A5.
What about that E5 he does at 9:58? Wait, is A5 higher or lower than E5? 🤔
@@NS1. As counterintuitive as it might seem, A5 is HIGHER than E5, but both are in the Soprano range - which very, very few men can actually produce without going into falsetto mode.
@@billsager5634 - I see. So, there's the E5...then F, G, A.. That's 3 steps/notes higher!😮 You're saying he can hit an A, three steps higher than that already high as hell E5?
@@NS1. Considering that Kiske is well into his 50's now, he may no longer have the entire range. Most singers lose their upper register as they age. Kiske was only 18 when he recorded the album version of this song.
Another opera singer UA-cam reaction content creator, reacted to a live performance of "Keeper of the Seven Keys", and she was impressed no only with Kiske's vocal range, but also the way he grounded himself when singing. The combination of knowing how to sing, how to ground yourself, and taking care of one's health - is why some singers maintain range and quality longer than other singers.
When on tour, singers usually hold back as well. Freddy Mercury - one of rock's greatest singers - held back on live performances unless they were recorded/broadcast, as doing 200+ shows a year puts tremendous strain of the vocal chords. And in Freddie's case, he was a natural baritone, who usually sang in the tenor range - which adds extra stain on the vocal chords.
Great reaction video.....Michael Kiske (vocals) is sensational!
I'm going to see Helloween live for the second time May 26. Cant wait!
I'm more than old enough to have watched the video when it 1st came out, being born in the 1960's. Helloween was a breath of fresh air in an era when Hair Metal turned from innovative rock to glam/pop. The entire album, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I is a masterpiece. Check out "Eagle Fly Free", "Dr. Stein" (a hilarious take on Dr. Frankenstein), and of course the title track "Keeper of the Seven Keys"
Saw them open for Iron Maiden in '88 playing this song, was amazing live.
Me to, -88. Opening for maiden. Seventh son!
Michael Kiske really is one of the greatest examples of a true tenor in metal music. Specifically belting and vibrato is his thing and still going at it now as a lot older. I recommend the songs: Keeper of the seven keys and eagle fly free. There’s a great more recent video of helloween when he sings halloween live. Really great!
Oh. What a lovely surprise. I nearly that this song exist. But it seems that I still know the lyrics.thank you for bringing back this song to me.
Please please please react to Helloween- Halloween live wacken 2018. Its so much like a classical symphony / opera. I think you will be blown away
Thanks Nat...the Speechless Eloquence scores again...
My favorite band, Nat!! 😘😘😘
Very fucked up comments here. Your reactions are some of the most emotionals and relatables I ever saw. So sad you stoped. Please start again. Greetings from germany.
I have just meet you,I love you!
🤘😎
Helloween is known for their cheesy videos 😂😂😂😂
Kiske is the Best. Maybe you should react in all his projects: Unisonic, Kiske/Sommerville, Place Vendome, also in Avantasia, Gamma Ray etc etc
Everyone came make a song with Michael Kiske :D
You should react to Hammerfall's cover of this song that they did with Helloween.
Are you a black metaller?
This is not a Tenor, this is a clown