DIO "Stargazer" A lesson in stamina and technique - Vocal Coach reaction and analysis
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Dio, in my opinion, is the greatest voice in rock/metal history. He has the type of voice that brings chills and makes you think..."how can someone be that good?" A true master. Listen to "The Sign of the Southern Cross" and "Children of the Sea" live at Radio City Music Hall with the band Heaven and Hell. You don't compare Dio to anyone (Freddy Mercury? Really?), you compare everyone to Dio 😊. Glad you enjoyed this so much. R.I.P. RJD.
I agree. Dio was in a league of his own! I was fortunate to see his last concert in 2009 in Atlantic City. His death crushed me!
NO !, "Children Of The Sea" off "Live Evil" !. Ffs !, that's the very best version and it is not subjective. His version at radio city was greatish, but, Live Evil is on fire !. Get it right !.
@@helkas3316 I got it right. I was listening to Dio while you were still in diapers.😄😄
You're right. Don't compare Dio to anyone. No one have so much beautiful songs as much as Dio, and no one could sing or reach his crown. Dio forever.
@@bdb3223 @helkas3316 I like how you're both sticking to the rules - even Dio can only be compared to Dio :)
Ronnie James Dio really made Rainbow a name in history. The band Rainbow was formed by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore when he left Deep Purple and Dio was the first (and best according to me) singer in that band that lasted for many years in various lineups. Another good-to-know fact is that Dio is completely self-taught!
Agree, Dio was best vocalist, but the second best IMO, was Doogie White, his “Hall of the Mountain King” is just stellar!
Agree 👍 Dio, Cozy Powell and Blackmore, what a powerful and iconic trio🌈🤘🏼🥁🎸
Rainbow - Mistreated live in Munich '77
@@tommillsap7120 Yeah, if you want to spend the day listening to it. Children of the Sea off LIVE EVIL epitomizes Dio's full capabilities. If you disagree, listen to it in its entirety uninterrupted by girlfriends, wives, children, pets, brats, and cellphones, or even loud sharp knocks at the door with yelling commands to open or we're coming in !.
@@wtglb Doogie White? How many hit song he own? Don't get me wrong. The man could sing but not like Dio and not my type!
Mr Lavigne, for a real and glorious live performance, I suggest Mistreated from the 1977 Munich concert. Amazing.
Absolutely!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
one of the best vocal performances ive seen on yt
Truth!
This is the best Dio live performance that has been recorded. An absolute must-see for his canon
I agree mistreated is stunning.
I think the live version of "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath is one of Dio's finest performances - highest recommendation.
Have to agree with Heaven and Hell!
Which live version? From Live Evil?
Agree, preferably the Live Evil version ( including Sign of the Southern Cross)
@@langdalepaul The Black n Blue version: ua-cam.com/video/uWAhd4KkVUU/v-deo.html
I Agree👌👍
The ULTIMATE CLASSIC of DIO,BLACKMORE & POWELL ! ......STILL on of the Greatest Rock Songs ever Written !!!!!
Stargazer is epic. That's probably Blackmore's best work on tape. You had to see Blackmore live to appreciate how great he is. A mount rushmore guitarist.
I saw an interview once in which Ronnie was asked how he warms up his voice before performing. He said "I drink one beer, and smoked half a joint" 😊
Just naturally gifted.
his stamina is largely credited to him playing trumpet as a young man-evidently his father made sure he would practice for hours
This song is epic in every way. Blackmore's solo is easily his best and is in the top 10 without question. Don't let Dio's pretty voice get in the way
Ken. Just close your eyes and let his voice carry you to another universe. This song is from the album Rising 1976.
Rainbow - Mistreated (Live in Munich 1977) - ua-cam.com/video/3RiJKuYvy0s/v-deo.html
I think this song should conclude the Rainbow era of Dio.
Yes. That is a great suggestion. One of my Rainbow faves!
mine also, love to see this one.
Gates of babylon is another great song if you want to stick with Dio, is wonderful
Flawless, effortless and timeless. The diminutive man with the gargantuan voice. He stole every show. No matter what you pick next, it will be incredible. 🤘
No shit!!!😅
Probably one of the most innovative most melodic singers of his time. Yeah he's a God
Thank you Ken... This song is an epytome of Heavy/Power Metal by the "God Voice" himself. Thanks for the reaction and analysis. If you want to see more of Dio, I would suggest his take on "Mistreated", by Deep Purple, the live version.
YEESSSSSS!!!!!!!!
It's Dio... I mean what else needs to be said. Arguably the greatest untrained rock singer in history.
Cudos for the remark of Dio's traditional italian singing! No reactor (i've seen many so far) has detected that bellcanto influence he carried along to rock/metal!👍🙂And added to that the comedia del Arte theatricality puring out of him..Operatic clear intonation has roots on that volk tradition in Italy (everything pronounced clear and intense-the Mediterranean temperamento is the reason here)😂
Considering what his background is, family wise...
You can take any song from Rainbows live gig in Munich 1977 and it's super good. Very underrated band.
I would have upvoted until you used the U word
@@jelly-baby Why is that? Ask random people, they know Deep Purple, probably who Dio is or a song or two but get one to name a Ranbow song with Dio on vocals good luck.
@ForWhomTheBellsTolls because underrated is the most overused word on UA-cam. At the time, Rainbow and Dio were big, and recognised. Just because people can't name his work currently doesn't equal underrated. I expect some people can't name The Beatles, or their songs.
Mistreated - catch the rainbow - man on the silver mountain - etc all in Munich
@@charbelhaddad3057 yes in Munich
This is a montage of live shots laid over the recorded version. These performances are from the mid 70's and did not have the modern equipment required to capture the true sound of the show. I was there in Chicago for the 1977 live show. Trust me, The entire audience was standing on their chairs with their jaws agape. Ronnie's voice was so powerful and the band was kicking on all cylinders. It was glorious to say the least.
You are so correct. This song was Ritchie's answer to Zeppelin's Kashmir. Rainbow Rising. The 2nd effort from the band. My favorite and the beginning of neo-classical metal. Ronnie played trumpet when he was younger. I think this helped him to develop his lung power.
Lucky dude, seen him later in the 80's, but would of liked to see him with Rainbow but drafts I was only 11 no chance.
Rainbow with Dio : Mistreated (Live Munich ),the Cover Version of the Deep Purple Song with Coverdale on Vocals.
One vocal coach who wanted to learn about metal watched a bunch of interviews with metal singer's. She was amazed that most of them were influenced by the same 3 singer's. Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson and Dio . They are metal gods , to most metal heads .
One of my DIO favorites is “Last in Line.”
Great song
Rainbow was one of the best rock bands ever. Dio on vocals and Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple pn guitar.
And cozy Powell on drums
With Jimmy Bain then Bob Daisley on bass...one of the best line-ups ever put together
I remember an interview, probably in a magazine. Ronnie said he listened to a lot of opera growing up and especially loved Mario Lanza. He had no formal classical training vocally.
Yes, he had no vocal training at all in fact.
@@Stefan- neither did bruce dickinson and rob halford. is there a rock singer who did?
@@MsBenlane Im sure there are lots and lots that have training especially these days, back then it was probably less common but my point was mainly that one of the most highly regarded singers (Dio) had no vocal training which is impressive. The singer in an earlier band (prog metal) that i was in used to give vocal lessons to singers, thats probably my only concrete example at the moment but thats because i really havent looked into who had lessons or how common it is.
He was just incredible. Soooo versatile, check out his “Butterfly Ball” and “Love is All” that he did live with Deep Purple in 1999, just so good
@Swamper60. Yes, this. Still probably my favorite song, and my introduction to Dio, all those years ago. Cheers!
Stunningly brilliant
One more thing. A lot of people aren't aware of this song, but listen to his cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On" with Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar. You'll forget all about Steven Tyler. 😄
This is not live, but there ARE live versions of this and they're even BETTER. Ronnies gift was from GOD.
Rainbow was the band. Ritchie Blackmore's band.
All the fools sail away, is a Dio track that is well worth exploring
MY FAVOURITE RAINBOW SONG! Thank you Ken for reviewing this song. RJD is the Master!
Someone do early Dio. ELF....."Carolina County Ball".
Yes!! And Ronnie & The Prophets!
Or Nevermore
@Swamper60 or heaven is missing an angel. I'm pretty sure it's a ronnie and the redcaps song.
@@dsorichetti154 To be exact the name of the song is "An angel is missing" ua-cam.com/video/eiPzykc9X1c/v-deo.html
Remember that many of the metal artists from the 70 and 80’s had classical training. I once even read that heavy metal was a modern neoromantic genre. Then metal got more intense, loud and characterized by the distorted voice or the very high-pitch. But with artists like Dio, we can see lots of performing quality. I recommend Strangeways from Deep Purple, excellent composition and also great voice from Ian Gilan. The song sounds like a tango, very unique.
Ronnie - if I remember correctly never took singing lessons. He told that his trumpet training from the early age of 4-5 gave him the breathing exercises that he eventually learnt to master and helped in his voice. Imagine him to have lived in the 1700-1800 hundreds... with no recording devices to leave his legacy behind. What a loss that would have been.
No Synthie Orchestra, Polyphonic Synths were not available back then. IT is the Munich Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Eberhardt Schönher. As you said a mashup of some live video and the original album "Rising" soundtrack.
Excellent choice.
'Man on the Silver Mountain' LIVE in Munich 1977, the 14:45 minute long version. UNREAL RONNIE AND BLACKMORE!!
I was incredibly fortunate to have gotten to know Ronnie. Such a gracious dude. So nice. So polite. Always thought of fans and generally put them above his own good sometimes. RIP!
Amen
Omg it's finally here! ❤️ Thank you!
Wonderful reaction! Thank you so much for reacting to the divine Dio!
If u like to react to more Dio please try " Neon Knights" with Black Sabbath.
I was going suggest that song, beat me to it. Great song.
i love the passion Ken
btw Ken, your impressionization of DIO's vocals was really good. This is written by someone who has been listening to DIO for almost 40 (well, maybe 35) years....
Thx a lot man.
Just incredible - wow, great👍
HE IS AMAZING!!
Excellent analysis my good sir 👍
This is such a great song. Love hearing it.
I was lucky enough to Dio live once and man he was so good. Just a monster vocalist. Nice breakdown Ken
Thank you Kevin, such a pleasure 😊 Next Sign of the Southern Cross, Heaven and Hell, Catch the Rainbow, Children of the Sea 🤘😎🤘
This my favorite DIO song, I know it's Rainbow. May my favorite rock song, there isn't many better.
Mistreated live in Munich is incredible also. You need to check if out
Rainbow is the name of the group, another awesome Dio song with Rainbow is Gates of Babylon :)
Rainbow was the band found by Ritchie Blackmore - the guitar player of Deep Purple - after he left Purple in 1975. He formed the band with Ronnie and the rest of the band Elf excluding the guitar player. This somg is from the bands second album Rainbow Rising where he replaced every member of the lineup of the 1st album except for Ronnie. Rainbow was actually Blackmores band…
Rainbow's "Rising" has gotta be one of the best rock albums of all time, though so I can't stay too mad at Blackmore's ongoing mad antics
@@SupaBeluga played by one of the best line-ups ever assembled
@@SupaBelugacan’t blame Blackmore. Superstar musicians have to do what they want and when theirs 5 of them it’s like trying to get 5 alpha dogs to be nice to each other.
Stargazer has been my favorite song ever since the first time I heard it. It wasn't until more recently when I was recommended a different reaction video to it here on UA-cam that I found there were so many other people who appreciate it as much as I do. As a millenial, most people I knew barely even heard of Dio, sadly. I know I'm a bit late to this one, but if you're still looking for more recommendations to continue looking into Dio, I would start with the followup "Light In The Black". Not nearly as powerful, but it is the part 2 of the story. The next Rainbow album has some really great stuff on it like "Gates of Babylon" and "Rainbow Eyes" which I can never hear without getting chills.
Honestly, Dio was so amazing that I could tell you to just go listen to everything, but after seeing your reaction here, the few other standouts I would suggest for you specifically would be to go back to Elf's "Wonderworld". I'm sure plenty of people will tell you to check out "Heaven And Hell" from Black Sabbath, which won't miss. I would also suggest going ahead to Dio to find "When A Woman Cries", "As Long As It's Not About Love" and "In Dreams". I think those are just some of the most striking examples to show you what Dio could do with that incredible voice of his.
Mistreated live with Rainbow; as amazing as this is, I really think he's even more compelling on that one.
What a fantastic voyage and I learned quite a bit too (which is what I'm always looking for). Have a great one!
I've been waiting a long time for you to this reaction, Thank you Ken! You're absolutely right about the more clean, controlled and classic style of singing he had. His influences where from the 1950's and earlier. He was a pionier for metal to use his techniques to a different style of music and a fatherfigure for all metalsingers.
This song gives me goosebumps everytime. Maybe the live version of the song Heaven and hell next?
Love your reactions and you've got a awesome voice aswell. 😄
What a timeless classic Stargazer is. I've listened to it many times and it never gets tired or boring & its runtime is meaningless to me as it takes you on its magnificent journey with Ronnie's amazing storytelling. Thanks for giving it the respect it deserves & some great insight to his vocal performance. Top notch stuff.
Please turn to Danzig next...you could start with his most commercially successful video, "Mother '93 Live"...his nickname is Evil Elvis...well deserved.
😂that voice will trip him out
He didn't even use to warm up before he entered the stage. A true force of nature.
I truly appreciate when smart, trained, talented people share their experience of discovering unique and notable compositions and performances.
Great takes on this one. Enjoy the ride!
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Awesome channel. It just popped up on my feed. Yesterday I received the best compliment. I was compared to an artist, who did a solo opening for Pink Floyd, back in 78. It was such a delightful message, as I can no longer sing, due to throat surgery. Maybe someday, I can do the request. John Martyn was the solo artist, that blew away the Pink Floyd crowd, as He opened their concert. 😮❤
Ken. You sound great. Those notes are hard to hit. respect.
self taught singer and even better lyricist/storyteller. The man was blessed.
If You listen carefully, You'll hear the harmonies between the vocals, drums and solo guitar! The stars were set at the same time and place in universe. , so the three of them could join in the band, This kind of magic will never ever happe again. Rainbow was almost to good to be true. And "Stargazer" proves my point! 🤩🤘
Another great Dio Rainbow tune to check out is one of my all time faves - The Gates of Babylon. But to me, the GREATEST Dio vocal performance (besides Stargazer) is Sign of the Southern Cross from his Black Sabbath years. Just phenomenal.
I would recommend Mistreated - Rainbow, the live version. That one makes you really appreciate how great Dio was live
Dio is the G O A T!! You really need to check out DIO Evil On Queen Street. His vocals are sooo amazing! Sends chills up and down my spine!1🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
You are right that the song and video are independent of each other - but whoever put the video together did an amazing job. As for Dio I am still bowing to his greatness 30 years later and my knees are sore
My top 3 songs of all time. 🤘 Insane
Rainbow Rising, one of the greatest albums of all time. I first heard Stargazer over 40 years ago and i still enjoy listening to it as much today as i when i first heard it. I always watch reaction videos to Stargazer but i have yet to see a reaction video to A light in the Black which was the follow on to Stargazer and another epic track.
I love a lot of metal vocalist that are considered the best at what they do but Dio live is unmatched. I explain it like you are alone with him in a room and he is singing just to you.
he is in total command like a classical composer. Beautiful 2 watch.
the first three albums of Rainbow with Dio & Blackmore were masterpieces
You can check "Mistreated" Deep Purple's cover, real live on the same tour.
Fantastic performance, power from diaphragm, no back vocals, nothing. One singer that owns the stage.
To my opinion, his best live performance.
I feel so fortunate I was able to see him perform live before he passed. And I've seen hundreds of shows. But he had the most power and presence of any singer I've ever seen. How that voice came out of a man 5 ft 3 I have no idea
Awesome! Thank you for this. Now do R.E.M. - Leave
..and finally there is no single live recording on the net of surely one of the greatest vocal performances ever. In a way its better for that. legends are made this way.
This is the BAND Rainbow, while Dio was their singer.
Studio recording with live video on top of it, I have the album - exact match. Still, classic metal song (band and vocals, sometimes the band gets forgotten when you have metal icon singing). One of my favorites.
Greatest Epic song in Hard Rock / Metal history!!! Never can be equaled.
METAL GOD
"Stargazer" was Ritchie Blackmore's answer to "Kashmir" which came out the year prior. I feel the song is an epic masterpiece that is better than Kashmir (by a little). Dio's voice is mixture between Rock and Opera. To really appreciate his talent, I always point to the 1977 Munich Rainbow Concert and the song "Mistreated". Dio's performance is outstanding. Link ua-cam.com/video/BuQGg6-7oKoi/v-deo.htmlnsane
The best releases of the RJD era are those from the '76 tour of Germany and Japan,hear them to believe them...On Stage and Live in Germany 1976 albums...
When Dio was with the band Rainbow and did the song Stargazer it was in 1976. When he did Holy Diver was 1983, almost 10 years and he gets better as he ages. Oh and you did miss the song" The last in line epic. One more off the Holy diver album, the song Rainbow in the dark, both when he went out on his own solo. So many more but these two, he really stretches the pipes! And of course I'm a subscriber, the only vocal coach I'm subscribed too. I like you don't pause the songs excessively, and wait to give your analysis. Thanks
This honestly sounds like something that should be in a Broadway show, as the climactic piece
I had a live version of this on vinyl, from the Monsters Of Rock festival from 81 or 82, it was a label compilation album, bought in 83 I think. Long time ago, but it was brilliant live!
Hey Brendan Dio had left Rainbow when they played Monsters of Rock at Donnington in 1980, the singer then was Graham Bonnet. Footage of that concert is on YT.
Please react to his earlier and Elf. I highly recommend Driftin or the song Nevermore
You know Ken at first i didn't like you, but you showed your feels, and love for ALL music "metal is the best" But you take the time to understand Metal... I respect that and you.. and ill see you tomorrow with your next reaction.
Should add "Over and Over" from Black Sabbath's Mob Rules album. Stellar Dio and some ripping guitar solos too! Anyway, thanks for another fun reaction!
Ya gotta see early Dio when he played for Elf.Good song to listen to is Never More.🤘
I think if you listen to later Dio (Falling off the Edge of the World for example, and then his solo stuff) we get a LOT more of the raspy/fry sounds later in his career. This is a great song and, to many this is cited as a great example of Ronnie's range but, for my money, to see Dio's real range I'd suggest Rainbow's "mistreated" live in Munich. I believe this is the live recording from the Munich show. Thanks for the video.
I'm glad you didn't edit the solo, some vocal coach reaction channels edit it since they're there to react to the vocals.The solo just climbs and climbs to meteoric heights then drums slam back in. Also many have compared this and kashmir.
Dio was the master! Keep listening to him. Everything from him is good!!!
I would love it if you would react to Deep Purple "Burn" from teh classic California jam. There you will hear to of the best singers ever, David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes.
For long time fans - that fade out where Dio is saying he is going home and the video creator chose to linger on the last image is very intentional and appreciated😭
Oh man...Dio, I love that guy!
Seen him, and there are no imitators, I don't think anybody would have the guts to try. RIP dude.
the best rock song ever
If you find yourself wanting to do another Dio/Rainbow piece, I'd recommend Gates of Babylon. It's an amazing tune with amazing performances by Dio and Ritchie Blackmore.
Ronnie could do it all. He could sing the phonebook and make it compelling. Even when he was out of character, like on Rainbow Eyes or Love is All, he was magnificent.
Ronnie James Dio 🤘🏼🙏🏻👏🏻🌈
…..and he sang 10-14 Epics every show ! Over 50 years ! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Great reaction 🔥
One tiny man to rule them all! RIP DIO
He was a true rock god! RIP RJD! Part of my life since the late 70's. I bought Holy Diver the first week it came out! I had to save money from my newspaper route job..well worth it! I bought the older rainbow stuff shortly afterwards, and the Sabbath stuff, of course
Amen, brother!
How about a reaction to dio's final performance. Of the song mob rules live.
RIP DIO❤❤❤❤
If you enjoy 70s 80s rock/metal you may enjoy a contemporary band out of Japan called Lovebites but only if you like great musicianship and vocals. Most first time reactors react to Holy War the live version...truly a phenomenal band. Peace
Pleace react to Rainbow in the dark its a song from Dio ! I love your reactions and i wanna see you react to this song ! Greatings and love from germany ♥️♥️🥰♥️♥️🥰♥️♥️
Rainbow...Live in Munich...song Mistreated...maybe the best live performance by Dio