Fun fact: Brittany was recruited to a choir/choral group in college/uni at least partially for the DEPTH of her range. That's right, she sang alto. And now she does this. Brittany really Slayes.
Choir is a funny thing, because alto is not really a vocal type. Contralto is, so even though she saying I’ll tell it doesn’t mean that she was a contralto. Is there somebody that can sing low enough notes and to not be a soprano. You could easily be a low mezzo soprano and have done alto in your choir.
She wasn’t really recruited she wanted to get back into music in uni after already choosing history as her major so decided to try out for the uvic choir and got accepted pretty quick because they needed more alto singers
@@chrisbergsten1429 that’s just, like, your opinion, man. Sometimes, women like to compliment other women on the internet. I dye my hair too, who fucking cares? It’s not like we are trying to force you to dye yours. Live, and let live. Liberty is beautiful when you focus on your own happiness and freedom. 😘
I mean, some call it "Canada's Second National Anthem," lol. What else would you expect from a song that turns a church choir into a metal band? But then again, I could listen to UtA put out a whole album of nothing but sea shanties. Arr, me hearties!
I can say these guys are even better live. They actually put on a show while they play and it's fantastic! Def go and see them if you have the chance you will not be disappointed.
Knowing how chill and down to earth Brittany is makes enjoying her amazing ability even better. Great band, great artists. Thanks for the wonderful reaction Julia, backdrop colour in this one is perfect with your hair colour, great job. Cheers from Newy
Well that was an eye/ear opener. Yet again you have introduced me to Another soon to be favorite band. That was an epically driven piece of musical mastery. I was truly moved by the combination what was almost a vocal whistle and "demon growl". It's probably just me but I had tears running down my cheeks during parts of that song.(pure joy) Night wish came to mind, Floor has had the same affect among a couple others. Julia, it's so good to see you back. You look happy and healthy, and thank you and our Julia army for this review. Cheers from Oz to everyone.
If you're not familiar with Angra and Rhapsody of Fire, just keep going into them after UTA, they're important influences for the guitarists of Unleash the Archers and awessome shred power metal. Carry On and Emerald Sword for a start.
Julia, I saw UTA in September and again a week ago. Not only does she nail this live, this song is dead center in a 90 min set immediately followed by Awakening. She nails all of it night after night. All these guys are incredible and also great people. Truly the best show I’ve seen!
Unbelievable reaction. Your enthusiasm and expertise on voices allows me to at the very least "hear" distinctions between notes. You have opened my ears to better music. I find myself listening to a song multiple times just to hear different qualities. Unorthodox, perfection.
There are videos of Brittney singing this on stage. Of course the overall effect is different from a music video recorded in a studio but, damn, she hit's those notes consistently again and again, all while moving around on stage and engaging the audience. And, of course, that's just one song out of an entire set. So impressive!
You're a treat to watch, Julia. I love how much you enjoy going through these bands you may not be super familiar with or as into as some your every day stuff. Other Unleash the Archers songs to check out would be "Soulbound", "Legacy", "Cleanse the Bloodlines", and "Faster Than Light". It would be cool if you reacted to "Knight of Sword" by Unlucky Morpheus as well. Thanks!
"I don't think I'd survive a concert like this live." Julia, I don't think I could either, and yeah, I'd be a satisfied puddle of goo on the floor.... I've heard the song before through other reactions, but you're was amazing.
I always love how fast Julia gets the note and nearly every time it's nearly the first or second note tested and I'm just seeing her saying "trust me I don't have perfect pitch"
As Aussies we have a bit of mad Max in our blood lol. My mum had one of the same cars when I was growing up. Ended up selling it for a newer car but the guy who bought it actually turned it into the mad Max car & showed us like a year later. Always love your reactions. Getting more into this band
seeing this band next month!! been listening to ages and I'm so psyched to see you react too :) edit to add: General of the Dark Army is a freaking amaaaazing song from these guys, definitely on the longer side but you get some good call and answer harmonies between clean vocals and growls :
Great reaction and analysis, as always, Julia! I missed hearing you! I also thought it was funny that you were noticing how much you were talking during a discussion of the importance of space! 😀
Julia… You’re absolutely stunning! Your breakdowns are among the very best and yes Britney is a siren of the earth in metal, but she also is pretty darn good at opera also. there is a UA-cam piece on here when she recently did some opera I wish I knew the link but doing the search will quickly pull it up and she yes SLAYES that too!
Absolutely loved this reaction Julia, and your appreciation of the musicianship. There are so many great songs that show off their skills. General of the Dark Army shows off the mix of harsh and clean vocals. Test Your Metal has great belts by Brittney. The Wind that Shapes the Land (no video) has great vocals with amazing musicianship and lots of changes. Cleanse the Bloodlines is an awesome video visually with great music and lyrics. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs. Brittney also did an opera duet of Brindisi and Karaoke after a concert of Queen of the Reich. You can also catch their set from Alcatraz Festival 2021. All amazing and can’t wait to see more!
Julia, great reaction, professional and fun as always. Brittney's high A5 belts are impressive in "Tonight We Ride," but I recommend checking out "The Filth And The Fable" from Behold the Devastation, UTA's first album, where she climbs from F5-D6 in parts of the song. She's just a flat-out bad arse.
Ok, ok, ok... This lady makes Floor Jansen look like the Valkyrie that’s _second_ in command! 😂😂 If any vocalist deserves the backdrop of Mad Max, it’s definitely Brittany - holy hell! 🤩🤩
nice to see someone doing something other than Awakening. would recommend "Time Stands Still" and "Test your Metal" for different sounds and styles from UTA.
I love the layered vocals of The Crypt, its not the most known UTA song, but its a masterpiece. Even If you dont make a reaction of It, make sure to check It out Julia.
This reaction video was super fun, and your love and admiration of the musical and vocal skill comes across so wonderfully clear. Whether it's the technical talk breakdowns to help us understand, or just your sincere and silly emotive responses and the fun chatter - All of it was super fun to see along with a super fun song and video. Great stuff! Music!
Thank you for what for me is a background that looks like wispy clouds in a light blue sky. I do love how slow and quiet UTA starts off before they blow you socks off. *snicker* Sorry but I need to say the drummer got a lot of millage out of those jerry cans. I do remember loving your Furiosa mention just don't remember which video, sorry. Never fear pausing every micro second, stream of conciseness descriptions let us know the possibilities of the amount of detailed knowledge you have worked so very hard for. Britney is an Olympian. I would not modify by saying vocal she is just an Olympian.
Julia.."this will end up a 45 minute long video".. Me "You say that like its a bad thing???". The face you made at 7:50 I about choked on my coffee. Love your metal reactions, ( have yet to see you make a bad video regardless of the genre) but the metal ones are my favorite. I am almost convinced Brittany is a Valkyrie no creature born of mortal parents can make those sounds. Delightful as always, not sure what you have done to your hair but it shines like a new copper penny. For those of us who have a weakness for redheads (Me!) this is a good thing.
Oh YEAH! I cranked this up to 11 ! It's like a full on frontal assault on your ears. Man I love this band :-). There's really no bad choices, but it does help to do some of them in certain order for sure, as many have mentioned before. I really like Time Stands Still. Her layering is key to a lot of their music and having 2 other talented vocalists helps fill up that bandwidth for sure. Her belts though.....maaaan I dont know if even Floor belts as well as Brittney, and I hate saying that. Thanks a ton for getting to this one :-) P.S. One never forgets a reactors first time doing Ghost Love Score, with your two references in one there with Furiosa and LoTR ;-)
Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One) Daniel Heiman from this band is one of her biggest inspirations to her style, sings higher than her (he has sung lines up to D6), sometimes even sounds like it's second nature to him. He's like the metal dimash
Such a killer group. I love your smile when the Mad Max vehicles appear. The speed riffs on the guitars are insane. I'm hyperventilating listening to this. Such a goose! So fun!
If you like their songcraft, Julia, you might like listening straight through either/both of their concept albums (Apex and Abyss) on your own, not for a reaction. Nicely crafted songs and story arcs, IMO, plus the usual UTA level of musicianship.
@@christopherscottdempwolf5759 I've got one of those, too. Someone on the UTA Disscord made it on Spotify and shared it. I could listen to it a the way through everyday.
When I first discovered UtA a while back (Charismatic Voice reaction to Awakening) and then heard that Apex and Abyss was all one story I purposely avoided listening to too much more from those albums until I had them both in my vinyl collection and was able to sit down with a glass of nice rum in one hand and the lyrics sheet in the other... Best musical decision ever 😊👍
Brittney alternates between singing and belting like this for like 2 hour concerts. Her stamina is ungodly. It's why I like to say that "Brittney Slayes" is both a person and a completely accurate sentence. You should have seen the cover of Cemetery Gates she hit live on Twitch last month or so. She hit a C6 in there, and absolutely killed that song. Sadly it would probably be muted in the Twitch VOD, if there even is one. Her highest recorded note is a D6 in the Fifth and the Fable and the layered vocals of Ripping Through Time.
@@jvoxfox your very welcome. You and chase are two of my top three reactors on UA-cam. Elizabeth ( the charismatic voice) being the third. I love the actual knowledge that all of you bring along with the genuine excitement and appreciation for artists talent.
Julia, I want to thank you for looking into Death Metal growls and not just dumping them as "just growls". I really appreciate a vocal specialist realizing that there is quite a range of Death Metal Growls out there. From the high growls (not the highest) (Death, Carcass, Obituary, etc. etc.) To power growls (Barney Greenway in Napalm Death and Benediction) to low growls (Chris Barnes in Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under). Thanks again. Much appreciated. Keep it up. :)
I like that she brought something up. There need to be standardized terms for all the variations and hows and whys of growling, and another set for screaming. Like, an official Metal Dictionary and Thesaurus.
“Cleanse the Bloodlines”. Looked over far too often…much heavier, slower paced song. With the display of even more instrumental prowess and vocalist stamina…such an overlooked song, so much better than it gets credit for…
Love your (and Caption Julia's) analysis! Would love to hear reactions from you to *Charlotte Wessels'* work, both with *Delain* , and as a recent solo artist. She's a brilliant vocalist and performer. For Delain, I'd suggest *"Burning Bridges"* and *"Here Come the Vultures"* ; for solo, I'd suggest *"Superhuman"* and *"Soft Revolution"* .
That was a great analysis and review. I remember that long lesson on formants you gave after “awakening”. It seems this band gives you more material than any other.
The most amazing thing is that you can do it too. Amazing. I know it is not your style, but I think you are really good. and I appreciate your professional analysis of Brittney's vocals. Keep up the good work.
Hey Julia, got to say that if have not already checked out Amaranthe they have a very good harmonic mix of a female, male and growl vocals at the same time. Automatic is a great song in my opinion.
Awesome video! I love the way you're seasoning the videos with your mixture of facts, explanations and jokes. :) I have to recommend "Cleanse The Bloodlines" as the next reaction of this band! It has an epic and emotional feeling to it, and powerful, majestic vocals that shows off another side of Britney's voice.
Idk if you ever read comments... but I just found an older song by Tim Foust of home free where he covered Elvis "I can't help falling in love with you"... it's just not fair nobody should have that vocal range and that amount of ability and control and smoothness...is just sooo freaking pure and beautiful
If you're keen, there's a video out there where Brittney sings opera. There's a metal band called Lords of the Trident and their lead singer does opera songs with other metal singers. He and Brittney sing "Brindisi" from La Traviata
Loved the fact that Brittany's favorite singer is Geoff Tate. She said she spent timeless time ,days and hours watching his videos to learn his mouth placement and more.
Fun fact: Brittany was recruited to a choir/choral group in college/uni at least partially for the DEPTH of her range. That's right, she sang alto. And now she does this. Brittany really Slayes.
Come again… WHAT? 😂
Choir is a funny thing, because alto is not really a vocal type. Contralto is, so even though she saying I’ll tell it doesn’t mean that she was a contralto. Is there somebody that can sing low enough notes and to not be a soprano. You could easily be a low mezzo soprano and have done alto in your choir.
«Other singers sing, Britney Slayes!»
yeah she id classically trained. but was looking to go inbetween genres so created the group .
She wasn’t really recruited she wanted to get back into music in uni after already choosing history as her major so decided to try out for the uvic choir and got accepted pretty quick because they needed more alto singers
Brittany is a Goddess in the realm of vocals. Also, Julia, can we just take a moment to say how beautiful your hair is!!?!?!?!?!
This lady is stone cold stunning 😁😁
Simps
@@chrisbergsten1429 If she's addding colour it she's still pulling it off stunningly, along with that accent!
@@chrisbergsten1429 that’s just, like, your opinion, man. Sometimes, women like to compliment other women on the internet. I dye my hair too, who fucking cares? It’s not like we are trying to force you to dye yours. Live, and let live. Liberty is beautiful when you focus on your own happiness and freedom. 😘
@@liagreco3245 I love the The Big Lebowski reference in your response.
"What an absolute weapon" is probably one of the best compliments you can give a musician's voice, especially a metal one!
"A vocal tank" 🤣
And after the song finished: "I need a nap!" :D
Can you imagine her reaction to Michael Kiske and Eric Adams? lol
Brittney deserves every bit of it easily.
its also a great insult
YEAHHHH!! Finally 👌👌
And now Ayreon - The Day that The World Break down with a certain someone and all is good in the world 😁
Yessssssssssss
Yes 😄😄😄🤘🤘🤘
It has to happen, doesn't it?!?
Keep up the fine work Julia!
Then perhaps Elizabeth I, II, & III by Kamelot after.
100% - how can a vocal coach resist a song with 11 lead vocalists?
I must recommend Northwest Passage by these guys, it definitely shows more of her lower end of her range and it’s a flippin lovely song too!
That song is effing amazing.
I mean, some call it "Canada's Second National Anthem," lol. What else would you expect from a song that turns a church choir into a metal band?
But then again, I could listen to UtA put out a whole album of nothing but sea shanties. Arr, me hearties!
That song makes me feel nostalgia for memories I don’t have and pride for a country I’m not a citizen of ✌️
Brittany often ENDS the show with THIS song! So not only does she make through the whole song, but she does it at the END of a concert!
That’s insane!!! :)
And then there's a few times where they would go do karaoke after a show, and she would belt out Queensryche, after having down a full set.
@@MetalMinion3 drunk even she still slayes...
@@jvoxfox Yes, yes it is.
Wait, HOW? Like actually, HOW? 👀
Brittany is like the ultimate power house!
I can say these guys are even better live. They actually put on a show while they play and it's fantastic! Def go and see them if you have the chance you will not be disappointed.
Knowing how chill and down to earth Brittany is makes enjoying her amazing ability even better. Great band, great artists. Thanks for the wonderful reaction Julia, backdrop colour in this one is perfect with your hair colour, great job. Cheers from Newy
Well that was an eye/ear opener. Yet again you have introduced me to Another soon to be favorite band.
That was an epically driven piece of musical mastery. I was truly moved by the combination what was almost a vocal whistle and "demon growl". It's probably just me but I had tears running down my cheeks during parts of that song.(pure joy) Night wish came to mind, Floor has had the same affect among a couple others.
Julia, it's so good to see you back. You look happy and healthy, and thank you and our Julia army for this review. Cheers from Oz to everyone.
If you're not familiar with Angra and Rhapsody of Fire, just keep going into them after UTA, they're important influences for the guitarists of Unleash the Archers and awessome shred power metal. Carry On and Emerald Sword for a start.
Yes. Nightwish fans sometimes are also Unleash the Archers fans.. you know why ;-)
If you enjoy power metal, UTA is an awesome band. Their skill level is unbelievable.
Gable goo one of us
UTA - Time Stands Still [Live in Montreal] - for a good live demonstration of her stamina and belting skill.
Check out the video Unleash The Archers - Frozen Steel [Live in Montreal] and check out the 1:03 mark. Insane!
@@davidaustin4407 Yeap, that's a great one too! It's a shame most live recordings of UTA are horrible quality.
Yessss!!! The queen reacting to the queen!
I would recommend "Test your Metal" next for Unleashed the Archers.
Test Your Metal starts with a stick of dynamite from Brittney and just keeps getting better... Amazing track.
i agree, test your metal is probably still my favorite UTA track. but would also throw in "Time Stands Still" for a different side to her voice.
Totally agree, Test your Metal is BOOM right from the start
my fav is the start of frozen steel
So glad to have you back Julia, hoping all is well in your part of Australia! Take Care.
Julia, I saw UTA in September and again a week ago. Not only does she nail this live, this song is dead center in a 90 min set immediately followed by Awakening. She nails all of it night after night. All these guys are incredible and also great people. Truly the best show I’ve seen!
OMG I WAS WAITING SO BAD FOR THIS REACTION!!!!! FINALLY
Unbelievable reaction. Your enthusiasm and expertise on voices allows me to at the very least "hear" distinctions between notes. You have opened my ears to better music. I find myself listening to a song multiple times just to hear different qualities. Unorthodox, perfection.
There are videos of Brittney singing this on stage. Of course the overall effect is different from a music video recorded in a studio but, damn, she hit's those notes consistently again and again, all while moving around on stage and engaging the audience. And, of course, that's just one song out of an entire set. So impressive!
Woohoo, my favorite UtA song! Can't wait for this one.
You're a treat to watch, Julia. I love how much you enjoy going through these bands you may not be super familiar with or as into as some your every day stuff. Other Unleash the Archers songs to check out would be "Soulbound", "Legacy", "Cleanse the Bloodlines", and "Faster Than Light".
It would be cool if you reacted to "Knight of Sword" by Unlucky Morpheus as well. Thanks!
Julia... that hair!!! Gorgeous
What a wonderful reaction, Julia. Just watching your face as you realized what she was doing was exactly what I was hoping to see. UT Rules!
That voice really reminds me of Tony Harnell, used to be lead singer of TNT. Something worth checking out.
Next up: Test Your Metal. Makes this song look like a warm up exercise for Brittney.
IMHO "Test Your Metal" is even more impressive, from a vocal standpoint.
"I don't think I'd survive a concert like this live." Julia, I don't think I could either, and yeah, I'd be a satisfied puddle of goo on the floor.... I've heard the song before through other reactions, but you're was amazing.
Saw her in Baltimore, MD a couple years ago. They kicked so much ass.
ive been on UA-cam for too long to be able see Vocal coaches turning to metal heads .. and i think its adorable.
Great reaction! Thanks for introducing me to this absolute powerhouse!
I love how you close your eyes during the solo, and just enjoys it. That's the sign of a true music lover \m/
I always love how fast Julia gets the note and nearly every time it's nearly the first or second note tested and I'm just seeing her saying "trust me I don't have perfect pitch"
As Aussies we have a bit of mad Max in our blood lol.
My mum had one of the same cars when I was growing up. Ended up selling it for a newer car but the guy who bought it actually turned it into the mad Max car & showed us like a year later.
Always love your reactions. Getting more into this band
seeing this band next month!! been listening to ages and I'm so psyched to see you react too :)
edit to add: General of the Dark Army is a freaking amaaaazing song from these guys, definitely on the longer side but you get some good call and answer harmonies between clean vocals and growls :
Great reaction and analysis, as always, Julia! I missed hearing you! I also thought it was funny that you were noticing how much you were talking during a discussion of the importance of space! 😀
Julia… You’re absolutely stunning! Your breakdowns are among the very best and yes Britney is a siren of the earth in metal, but she also is pretty darn good at opera also. there is a UA-cam piece on here when she recently did some opera I wish I knew the link but doing the search will quickly pull it up and she yes SLAYES that too!
Finally got to see them live last night. They made it to BrisVegas. Fantastic night. The energy was astounding
Reference to Furiosa found in the EPIC Nightwish Ghost Love Score reaction Julia did :-)
MAD MAX for the win!!!!!
I’ve been waiting this for two years
Metal is classical music of our time.
Absolutely loved this reaction Julia, and your appreciation of the musicianship. There are so many great songs that show off their skills. General of the Dark Army shows off the mix of harsh and clean vocals. Test Your Metal has great belts by Brittney. The Wind that Shapes the Land (no video) has great vocals with amazing musicianship and lots of changes. Cleanse the Bloodlines is an awesome video visually with great music and lyrics. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs.
Brittney also did an opera duet of Brindisi and Karaoke after a concert of Queen of the Reich. You can also catch their set from Alcatraz Festival 2021. All amazing and can’t wait to see more!
Wind That Shapes The Land!! 🤘🏻
Like Clark Kent, Brittany wears nerdy glasses to hide the fact that shes not from this planet.
Julia, great reaction, professional and fun as always. Brittney's high A5 belts are impressive in "Tonight We Ride," but I recommend checking out "The Filth And The Fable" from Behold the Devastation, UTA's first album, where she climbs from F5-D6 in parts of the song. She's just a flat-out bad arse.
The filth and the fable is one of my favorites from UtA, such a cool song
I saw this premier and suddenly time is moving very slow....
So what you're saying is Time Stands Still? 😉
Brittney does all the clean/singing vocals, there are no male backup singing vocals: she’s that versatile! Great reaction!
Whoa really?! That’s insane!!!!!
Ok, ok, ok... This lady makes Floor Jansen look like the Valkyrie that’s _second_ in command! 😂😂
If any vocalist deserves the backdrop of Mad Max, it’s definitely Brittany - holy hell! 🤩🤩
nice to see someone doing something other than Awakening. would recommend "Time Stands Still" and "Test your Metal" for different sounds and styles from UTA.
Yesssss!!!! Finally!!!
Just saw them live on saturday at Alcatraz in Belgium. They were simply amazing 🤘🤘
I love the layered vocals of The Crypt, its not the most known UTA song, but its a masterpiece. Even If you dont make a reaction of It, make sure to check It out Julia.
Totally love "Crypt" as well and agree 100% it's a masterpiece. The entire song take you on a journey.
Brittany Slayes = Vocal Tank Girl!!
Smeagle! Hahaha he even said "Precious"!
Glad to see you. Missed hearing and seeing your reactions . You bring such great insight to those of us who lack the skills.
Not to mention, Julia's giddy excitement.
What a cranked up song! Great band and her vocals are insane! 🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🙏☘️
There’s an amusing (to me anyway) dichotomy in how fast the song is and how slow they’re actually moving.
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This reaction video was super fun, and your love and admiration of the musical and vocal skill comes across so wonderfully clear. Whether it's the technical talk breakdowns to help us understand, or just your sincere and silly emotive responses and the fun chatter - All of it was super fun to see along with a super fun song and video. Great stuff! Music!
Thank you for what for me is a background that looks like wispy clouds in a light blue sky.
I do love how slow and quiet UTA starts off before they blow you socks off. *snicker*
Sorry but I need to say the drummer got a lot of millage out of those jerry cans.
I do remember loving your Furiosa mention just don't remember which video, sorry.
Never fear pausing every micro second, stream of conciseness descriptions let us know the possibilities of the amount of detailed knowledge you have worked so very hard for.
Britney is an Olympian. I would not modify by saying vocal she is just an Olympian.
Can't wait to see them live next month again!
Julia.."this will end up a 45 minute long video".. Me "You say that like its a bad thing???". The face you made at 7:50 I about choked on my coffee. Love your metal reactions, ( have yet to see you make a bad video regardless of the genre) but the metal ones are my favorite. I am almost convinced Brittany is a Valkyrie no creature born of mortal parents can make those sounds. Delightful as always, not sure what you have done to your hair but it shines like a new copper penny. For those of us who have a weakness for redheads (Me!) this is a good thing.
INCREDIBLY fast "OMG a new Julia Nilon video i must see it!" clicking
Who else would die to see a video with Julia and Brittany together?!?!
Yes! More please!!!
Brittney calls the backing/layering vocals as "Brittney's Choir".
Yes trolls and Smeagol 😅
Oh YEAH! I cranked this up to 11 ! It's like a full on frontal assault on your ears. Man I love this band :-). There's really no bad choices, but it does help to do some of them in certain order for sure, as many have mentioned before. I really like Time Stands Still.
Her layering is key to a lot of their music and having 2 other talented vocalists helps fill up that bandwidth for sure. Her belts though.....maaaan I dont know if even Floor belts as well as Brittney, and I hate saying that.
Thanks a ton for getting to this one :-)
P.S. One never forgets a reactors first time doing Ghost Love Score, with your two references in one there with Furiosa and LoTR ;-)
Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One)
Daniel Heiman from this band is one of her biggest inspirations to her style, sings higher than her (he has sung lines up to D6), sometimes even sounds like it's second nature to him. He's like the metal dimash
Such a killer group. I love your smile when the Mad Max vehicles appear. The speed riffs on the guitars are insane. I'm hyperventilating listening to this. Such a goose! So fun!
If you like their songcraft, Julia, you might like listening straight through either/both of their concept albums (Apex and Abyss) on your own, not for a reaction. Nicely crafted songs and story arcs, IMO, plus the usual UTA level of musicianship.
Apex and Abyss would make an epic D&D campaign.
I have Apex and Abyss in a playlist and listen to the whole thing more often than I will admit.
@@christopherscottdempwolf5759 I've got one of those, too. Someone on the UTA Disscord made it on Spotify and shared it. I could listen to it a the way through everyday.
When I first discovered UtA a while back (Charismatic Voice reaction to Awakening) and then heard that Apex and Abyss was all one story I purposely avoided listening to too much more from those albums until I had them both in my vinyl collection and was able to sit down with a glass of nice rum in one hand and the lyrics sheet in the other... Best musical decision ever 😊👍
@@antivanti COOL! Great choice!
I love Rum, but Rum does NOT love me... :(
They sound just as good live
Brittney alternates between singing and belting like this for like 2 hour concerts. Her stamina is ungodly. It's why I like to say that "Brittney Slayes" is both a person and a completely accurate sentence.
You should have seen the cover of Cemetery Gates she hit live on Twitch last month or so. She hit a C6 in there, and absolutely killed that song. Sadly it would probably be muted in the Twitch VOD, if there even is one.
Her highest recorded note is a D6 in the Fifth and the Fable and the layered vocals of Ripping Through Time.
If you listen carefully during those high A5 notes, there are slight phrases of Bb5 mixed in with them
The furiosa reference was on the nightwish ghost love score reaction. Been a sub for a long tine...lol
So you’re an OG :) glad you’re still here with me!
@@jvoxfox your very welcome. You and chase are two of my top three reactors on UA-cam. Elizabeth ( the charismatic voice) being the third. I love the actual knowledge that all of you bring along with the genuine excitement and appreciation for artists talent.
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Julia, I want to thank you for looking into Death Metal growls and not just dumping them as "just growls". I really appreciate a vocal specialist realizing that there is quite a range of Death Metal Growls out there. From the high growls (not the highest) (Death, Carcass, Obituary, etc. etc.) To power growls (Barney Greenway in Napalm Death and Benediction) to low growls (Chris Barnes in Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under). Thanks again. Much appreciated. Keep it up. :)
I like that she brought something up. There need to be standardized terms for all the variations and hows and whys of growling, and another set for screaming. Like, an official Metal Dictionary and Thesaurus.
“Cleanse the Bloodlines”. Looked over far too often…much heavier, slower paced song. With the display of even more instrumental prowess and vocalist stamina…such an overlooked song, so much better than it gets credit for…
Yes! And the video is amazing as well.
Love your (and Caption Julia's) analysis! Would love to hear reactions from you to *Charlotte Wessels'* work, both with *Delain* , and as a recent solo artist. She's a brilliant vocalist and performer. For Delain, I'd suggest *"Burning Bridges"* and *"Here Come the Vultures"* ; for solo, I'd suggest *"Superhuman"* and *"Soft Revolution"* .
I saw them live on Friday on Alcatraz Festival! She was very impressive to hear live, loved the show
Thank you for letting me know!
That was a great analysis and review. I remember that long lesson on formants you gave after “awakening”. It seems this band gives you more material than any other.
I'm going to see them at Cabooze on the 1st in Minneapolis. SO EXCITED! Love Brittney Slayes!
The crazy part is the "male vocalist" lower harmony (not the growls) is also Brittney in this track. Her range is completely bananas.
Unleash the archers? I'm looking forward your analysis :O
The most amazing thing is that you can do it too. Amazing. I know it is not your style, but I think you are really good. and I appreciate your professional analysis of Brittney's vocals. Keep up the good work.
🤘🤘❤🤘🤘I absolutely LOVE Brittany Slays!!!! And the band oozes talent!!!!!! Fantastic!!!! 🤗❤✌
Missed you great to be back 🤘🤘🤘💖💖💖
Holy heck- You were going on a Mad Max adventure with Ghost Love Score!
Hey Julia, got to say that if have not already checked out Amaranthe they have a very good harmonic mix of a female, male and growl vocals at the same time. Automatic is a great song in my opinion.
Brittany Slayes is an actual Valkyrie come to blow our puny minds. Next up Deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall by Devin Townsend please!
LOVING the new background. Much easier on the eyes than the old white, and always a joy to watch your reactions and analyses!
Yay! So glad the new background is going down well :)
You really haven't heard anything till you've heard Brittney sing Ava Maria, Stellar
Awesome video! I love the way you're seasoning the videos with your mixture of facts, explanations and jokes. :) I have to recommend "Cleanse The Bloodlines" as the next reaction of this band! It has an epic and emotional feeling to it, and powerful, majestic vocals that shows off another side of Britney's voice.
Idk if you ever read comments... but I just found an older song by Tim Foust of home free where he covered Elvis "I can't help falling in love with you"... it's just not fair nobody should have that vocal range and that amount of ability and control and smoothness...is just sooo freaking pure and beautiful
14:50 WTF, you scared me! Didn't expected that sound! xD
It's a beautiful song for sure 😁🤘
They just performed this live at the Alcatraz festival in Belgium last week. Britt killed it as usual.
If you're keen, there's a video out there where Brittney sings opera. There's a metal band called Lords of the Trident and their lead singer does opera songs with other metal singers. He and Brittney sing "Brindisi" from La Traviata
Consign to oblivion. Been godsmacked today by epica. Insanely good. Please react
‘“Furiosa” was from the Nightwish GLS reaction. One of my favorites among your many awesome reactions! Thanks for continuing to explore UTA - so good!
The sooner this band do a proper cover of 'Queen of the Reich' - Queensryche, the better - love this reaction and love the vocals.
They did this cover as a bonus track on the Japanese release of Apex. It's on youtube, look it up, it's great!
20:53 Well, I will attend to 2 shows of them within 10 days ... let's see how I (maybe) will survive :)
You would love their song "Test your Metal" it's kind of a throwback to some old school metal
Imo their most impressive song is soulbound! I think you would really like that one 😁
Loved the fact that Brittany's favorite singer is Geoff Tate. She said she spent timeless time ,days and hours watching his videos to learn his mouth placement and more.
Smeagol scream... Love it, I'm gonna use that one haha!
Please check out Earth and Ashes and Carry the Flame if you wanna hear some nice clean male vocals from Andy as well.
You have to admire Brittany's belting technique. It really is amazing. And Julia, when might you do another hair colour? Like blue, maybe? 💙😁