My wife and I had tickets to see this show in July 2022 in Pensacola Florida. We couldn't make it due to her epilepsy. On July 14th she passed away from a seizure. I stopped drinking after a Queensryche concert in Pensaola 1991. Now without her, I've lost my way. Love this band. Both versions! Hope to regain some purpose from these songs! 30 years sober. Now, with an occasional drink now and then. I have matured but pain is forever!
Queensryche are phenomenal. However, they are 2 separate bands that will never equal the true band, as a whole. Neither side sounds exactly like they did as their original band.
Me too brother, Love them and something about the Empire album is just timeless, Ive been listening to it for 30 years now lol. Its just so cool and never gets old !
Damn... after hearing Sebastian Bach, Axl Rose and Slaughter live in 2021.... This dude KILLED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He sounds almost just like he did in the 90's!!!
Awesome...I'll never say Geoff Tate was "underrated"...I will say that Geoff Tate was underappreciated...Hands down one of the greatest voices to ever grace heavy metal/progressive metal.
Until he ran his cockholster at rocklahoma..underappractiated? Yeah he was definitely unappreciative of the place his fans had put him... Phuk geoff taint Todd LaTorre will ALWAYS be the better Queensryche singer.. Hands down
@@kyree6916 I don't know Geoff personally, so my comment wasn't about his "personality"...I still think Geoff was "unappreciated"...Not by his fans, but by the music industry. Todd La Torre the better QR singer? I respectfully and vehemently disagree. Cheers.
I've loved Geoff Tate since I was 14 when OM came out, and before I say what I have to say, he's one of the best musicians I've ever heard, along w the original lineup. - Still damn sexy, too! That sax? Woo! 🔥🤘😆🤘🔥
I wouldn't say he is close to what he was in the 80s and 90s. He had one of the strongest most technical voices of all time. But, being 62 years old? Absolutely nothing you can take away from what he's doing right now! Epic performance Geoff!! Your fans have been waiting for this for a long time!
I think that at this point in his life, he no longer needs to demonstrate shouts and trebles, as he did when he was young, his style is his alone, recognizable from a distance, it is his registered trademark and the musicians who accompany him make music exact for the voice to be distinguished. Geoff is immortal for those of us who appreciate his career
He had his time. Unfortunately, he turned into an asshole after Chris Degarmo left and he's still an asshole in 2022. For that reason, he'll never get another dollar from me. He could learn a thing or two from Michael Wilton and his former bandmates about integrity.
@@Houlgravely How do you know Geoff Tate is an asshole, have you met him? He seems like a cool dude to me. Geoff is an amazing singer with great stage presence. How many vocalists from the '80s & '90s era can still sing as good him? Not a lot.
Harrymo is just a diva. Gotta find the negative. I'd hate to be in a relationship with a person like that. I feel sad for its mate and children if it has them.
Best I can 0:00 The thin line 5:50 Jet city woman 12:00 Della Brown 17:27 Another rainy night (without you) 24:25 Empire 29:45 Resistance 35:00 Silent lucidity 43:03 Hand on heart 48:50 One and only 54:05 Anybody listening? 1:00:04 Encore: Last time in Paris 1:09:54 Take Hold of the Flame 1:13:43
I (like many Queensryche fans) wish they would set their differences aside for 1 re-union tour. Everyone makes mistakes. They had one of the greatest bands around. They were on an upward trend until everything was killed by Grunge. Geoff, sounds good here. Thanks for the upload.
They and other 80’s bands last chance was a album release in 1990’..or very very early 91’..empire was 90’ and they toured late90 into late 91’ I believe , silent lucidity was all over the radio in 91’. Empire by default was their last big ride…grunge was on its way out by 95’ , but their 94’ release promise land a lot of people switched trains ..and the album didn’t do too good….this type of music and 80’s theatrical vocalists didn’t get 🎉back on track till the early 2000’s when 80’s bands were touring again and /or getting back together to tour…
I grew up listening to Queensryche. Lets be honest, Geoff's voice isn't what it once was but I don't expect it to be after 40 years of performing. I'm just glad to see him still out there giving his all and having a blast doing it. Thank you Mr Tate for the decades of amazing music and memories. God bless.
Once again, Geoff sounds great... Almost timeless, to sing the way he does is, and always will be incredible - especially since he's been singing this way for decades - literally decades... His band sounds good but I always loved the writing and combination of Tate and Degarmo. The were always fantastic. End over end, Geoff is still out there doing what he does best and it's great to see him out there still killing it. Thank you for this post, it's great to see him !!!
He's so expressive which is what Queensryche's current singer lacks even though he sings well. You feel every note Geoff sings in your soul. And those notes in the baritone and bass register oh my! That said it's good to hear that he's polished his higher range! Since he's expressive who cares if he can't hit the highest notes he hit in the 80s! He hits enough of them to make me happy! Expressive singing does it for me every time!
@@KenJ-61 with ya bro. Totally sick man. Remember their debut album?... Geoff blew the world away. I honestly can't believe how much he still has left. QUEENSRYCHE should do a reunion with him. I'm guessing they would sell ton of tix.
Looked at one of my old concert ticket stubs and Metalica and Queensryche were in Texas back in 1989. Last time I heard Geoff Tate live...This performance shows he can still bring back the spirit of all those well written songs.
I will hold dear in my heart the night in 84 .. That Geoff climbed up the amps during "Take Hold of The Flame " and took my hand ,stayed with me during the lead .. That night changed my life
Geoff sounds WAY better than he has in the last 10 years. Truely a great talent. He plays his voice like an instrument, many other singers just don't have that.
One of my favorite bands and Geof Tate is not getting the recognition he deserves awesome singer brings back many good memories I saw them many times I'm 59, and I got to see the best bands ever!
I wouldn't go as far as saying he has never sounded better...he certainly isn't close to how he sounded in the 80s and early 90s. Understandable with his age.
Saw these guys just before the pandemic and I was blown away!! Not only was Mr. Tate Incredible but so was his band!! Especially his guitarist Keiran Robertson!!
Let me tell you he amazed me with his voice back in the day and the lyrics hit me hard. It was completely inspiring and emotional. Helped me through a LOT. And still hearing him now after everything.. his voice is undenialable.
WoW - Geoff has really assembled a tight band! And he sounds really good. There were a few years there where it looked (or sounded) like he was just done. But this is really a triumph to still produce live vocals on this level - show's how professional he can be and that the training still works. Whatever he's doing I hope he keeps it up. Simply Fantastic.
@@paolalaverde4112 The whole band really. I haven't seen too many touring acts using a digital drum set. He gets a good sound out of it. Makes it a whole lot easier to set up and definitely makes it easier to get a consistent monitor mix. I work as a sound engineer and I deal with different scenarios all the time.
Indeed. I can imagine the negative comments must have gotten back to him and made him realize he needed to step up his game. Thankfully it worked. There was a while there where I had absolutely no desire to see him perform but I may reconsider now.
I agree with you, Freaked me out to pop on this tonight. I see he is a real man and finally put on some weight but the vocals are still only second to Halford
I've worked in two of our city's biggest concert venues and had the opportunity to experience some of the 'best' in the industry. Everyone from Rolling Stones to BSB, Rod Stewart, and Michael Buble. The one thing that makes performers like Geoff Tate stand out is that they 'bring it' every single time. Vocally, he is just as strong as ever, & you can see by how he interacts with the audience that he still loves what he does and respects his audience enough to bring his best self to the show. I've loved his singing from their first album and he never disappoints. I hope they come our way soon!
First seen Geoff 40 years ago on Ryches Premier EP Tour. Sounds as good today as he did then. To this day one of my Very Fav All Time Vocalist. Will stop everything in a dime to listen to him, watch him live. One of the greatest!!!
There aren’t many vocalists his age or older that can still pull it off. Mickey Thomas is one of them and he is over 70, Tony Harnell, and Michael Sweet ate pushing 60, and they both sing awesome still. Bruce Dickinson is also still kicking ass!
If you know HOW to sing without damaging your voice you should be able to sing all through life. Singing shouldn't hurt. If it does you are doing something wrong.
I agree! I’d put them right behind the originals. Definitely, better than the karaoke Queensryche band, and no offense to them, but this is the real QR!
@@Cryptosifu Totally agree!! no Tate no Ryche!...and now rockenfield is taking them last 2 assholes too court too hahahaha , Karaoke band ...I stick with the real stuff
Man I'm totally blown away about how seriously great this band is... anybody out their watching this...take note...this is how a band should play and sound....well well done.... outstanding......
Geoff sounds amazing. I am blown away with his vocals at this stage in his career. What a comeback, amazing ! His band is super tuff . I remember Empire like it was yesterday. What a performance.
@@MichaelMyers-pj2uk seriously? There’s a reason why he purposely points the mic to the audience for the high notes. His voice isn’t close to what it was. Not knocking it. It is what it is and he sounds pretty good but you can’t compare him now to what he was back in the day.
@@imandan1966 you’re mad over an auto correct issue ?? Also what are we in 2017 ? Get better comebacks than grammar that shit don’t mean anything nowadays lmao.
I usually don’t comment on videos but this performance was just amazing. Geoff sounds amazing and his band was super tight. I’ve seen a lot of these bands from the 80’s/90’s and they didn’t sound this good. Great job to the whole band!!
This is such a great performance! Was fortunate to witness Queensrÿche once in 1984 on the Warning tour. I’ll never forget it. Lifelong lasting impressions. Powerful music all through their career. Great to see it celebrated no matter who’s playing it. ❤️
My favorite singer of all time, since 1991 as a young teenager. He can still hit the notes , so incredible. There is no singer that has that range and uniqueness.
Faust suddenly comes to mind! Damm-it! Geoff had to walk six inches taller after this show! His stage hasn't moved this well in years. Everything is working here. He sounds amazing, the band is dialed in, the lighting is perfect, the energy is great; just the right amount of charisma...what a fitting look for a musician of this caliber. Don't change a thing - just keep doing this! How many of you actually went and checked concert dates after watching this?! Been a loooong time since I was properly motivated to do just that. Geoff's been getting some long over-due respect lately with all these reaction videos for 'Take Hold The Flame.' This performance should serve him equally well. Respect to whomever is running lights and sound, too. Like I said, don't change a thing. I was so excited to share this, I actually woke my wife up to watch this with me. Thanks for putting this up!
@@deron4733 Geoff sounds better. I will take Geoff singing in a lower key or not hitting his high notes, over Todd trying to sing Geoff's songs every single time.
I don't think there has ever beens another singer that has hit the e5 . He danced around it " Take hold of the flame . Will still be one of my favorite top five metal singers of all time .
Saw them in 84 at the forum in LA. They were awesome! Geoff has that one of a kind voice that just gives you goosebumps… He’s one of the best singers of all time! Thanks Geoff for sharing your gift to the world!
@@mattheweernisse1963 It's not far from live trust me. Check "Houston 1986" show and listen to "Take Hold Of The Flame". Even better than studio version! And It's not the only. You have plenty of Queensryche's bootlegs on RUclips from the 80's. Geoff was the best rock vocalist in the 80's (Sorry Dio.)
Objectively, he’s not wrong. It’s been documented multiple times that the Tokyo 85 has a vocal track that was done 100% after the fact. I’m a bootleg collector myself, and I’ve listened to tons of QR shows from every era - and Tate was amazing, but never really like that Tokyo show. It was deliberately made perfect for a release.
You have singers that take care of their voices and take care of their health and Jeff Tate is one of them he will always be a powerful vocalist he still has the sustainment and that killer vibrato that's always made him one of the best
And WHY am I just finding this in 2022!!! OUTSTANDING show! Geoff is back baby! I'm also impressed with the other musicians. DeGarmo, Jackson, Wilton and Rockenfield are not easily followed!
Hell's bells, they sound good. Love it! SO glad to see that Geoff still has a good portion of that golden voice left. One of the absolute best vocalists in the history of the business, and let's not forget his skills as a writer and maker of melody.
First time I saw Queensrÿche was at CA. Santa Monica civic center 1983 blow me away and Geoff Tate sounds as good now as he did back then absolutely ROCKS.
Such a beautiful contribution to rock my whole life since 80s. The emotions this man's voice pulls out is phenomenal and beautiful. Thank you for your pivotal contribution for your fan-family. ❤️U. Thank you so much!!🙏💫💖
To be "just as good" they, as a collective, would need to have a library of music that equals that of the original QR linup. They don't. Now, as a tribute band, they're pretty decent. To demonstrate my point; Aussie Floyd isn't just as good as Floyd, but they're brilliant at mimicking the masterpieces that Floyd created. Create/Coppy. Wholly different things.
@@impablomations No, Geoff may, but the band, as a band, does not. Unless, that is, they've miraculously created and recorded several albums together in the last couple of years, won Grammy's, and had multi-platinum sales as a group. That the case?
@@goofayoo Neither does the current incarnation of Queensryche. Only original member left with writing credits is Michael Wilton on some songs. Geoff Tate had writing credits on many more songs. he has just as much right to sings the songs he wrote/recorded
The band is just fantastic! Geoff sounds really good also. He looks to be having a great time also. Looks really relaxed. It’s great to see him and this great group of musicians. Best wishes to them. Thank you for the great video! Really, really nice!
This band has now found its own level and Geoff Tate is taking it to the next level. Saw Queensryche back in 89 on the Empire tour and again without Tate in 2000's and 2010's plus seen GT Operation Mindcrime twice still very impressed thanks Geoff
He will forever be Queensryche to me
Me too!
And Chris...music magic when they played together.
YES
My wife and I had tickets to see this show in July 2022 in Pensacola Florida.
We couldn't make it due to her epilepsy.
On July 14th she passed away from a seizure.
I stopped drinking after a Queensryche concert in Pensaola 1991.
Now without her, I've lost my way. Love this band. Both versions!
Hope to regain some purpose from these songs!
30 years sober. Now, with an occasional drink now and then.
I have matured but pain is forever!
Sorry for your loss but we must carry on .That's what your wife would want.God is our hope to all be together someday
Stay hard.
I hope you find a new happiness in Life.
Your wife want It!
Greetings from Italy
So Sorry my Friend...❤️🩹🙏👍
God Bless you
Bless you.
Wow, he found his voice again. One of the most talented rock singers in history.
I was amazed at how good he sounded! I was like, “Is it 1992 again?” Lol!
It's metal XD
Damn he can still do it. Rock on geoff tate.
Best concert I ever saw was empire tour with Geoff
i wouldnt say he found it he was pitchy and flat
The music of Queensryche is the love of my lifetime. Now iam 51 years Old and the love is still burning. Great voice, great Songs.
Queensryche are phenomenal. However, they are 2 separate bands that will never equal the true band, as a whole. Neither side sounds exactly like they did as their original band.
@@88dannygand never will again
55 here. Best was the ep 4songs.. Operation mindcrime no doubt
Me too brother, Love them and something about the Empire album is just timeless, Ive been listening to it for 30 years now lol. Its just so cool and never gets old !
I am 66 and Geoff is now 65. I should be a fraction as talented as he is. Love and miss him very much.
Damn... after hearing Sebastian Bach, Axl Rose and Slaughter live in 2021.... This dude KILLED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He sounds almost just like he did in the 90's!!!
Agreed!!!
100% agree. He has one of the best voices ever. Still sounds amazing
And 80's
Add Vince Neil = Terrible
This shit is awesome!!!
The undisputed voice, godfather, of Progressive Metal 👑
Thank you Geoff.
Awesome...I'll never say Geoff Tate was "underrated"...I will say that Geoff Tate was underappreciated...Hands down one of the greatest voices to ever grace heavy metal/progressive metal.
Agreed!
Until he ran his cockholster at rocklahoma..underappractiated?
Yeah he was definitely unappreciative of the place his fans had put him... Phuk geoff taint
Todd LaTorre will ALWAYS be the better Queensryche singer.. Hands down
@@kyree6916 I don't know Geoff personally, so my comment wasn't about his "personality"...I still think Geoff was "unappreciated"...Not by his fans, but by the music industry. Todd La Torre the better QR singer? I respectfully and vehemently disagree. Cheers.
Well put, I agree 100%
I've loved Geoff Tate since I was 14 when OM came out, and before I say what I have to say, he's one of the best musicians I've ever heard, along w the original lineup. - Still damn sexy, too! That sax? Woo!
🔥🤘😆🤘🔥
I wouldn't say he is close to what he was in the 80s and 90s. He had one of the strongest most technical voices of all time. But, being 62 years old? Absolutely nothing you can take away from what he's doing right now! Epic performance Geoff!! Your fans have been waiting for this for a long time!
Agreed!
@@dohabandit Heard the same. He hit the high notes at some cost. Miracle he overcame fatigued and possible damage to his vocals cords.
Sounds great to me.
agreed
@@operasinger2126 I heard the same and that's what made him phonamenal it came at a price but one worth giving
Geoff and this band are amazing. He will always be Queensryche
Karaoke
@@jessejagmond7806 exactly
Geoff was the voice. DeGarmo was the Soul.
@@jessejagmond7806 Don't be a dick.
Dont expect to have the same sound 30 years later. Lets be honest!
One of the GREATEST Singers of ALL TIME! I simply love his vocal!
True!!
I agree . He has made a comeback with this performance.
Dude he is THE best singer of all time to me. He’s still my idol. He and degarmo are the greatest songwriting duo ever too.
One the best? THE best!
Wow I'm 50 yrs old .loved listening to queensryc.I must say I'm impressed how good he still sounds
Right, I'm a few years younger than you, but I agree.
I think that at this point in his life, he no longer needs to demonstrate shouts and trebles, as he did when he was young, his style is his alone, recognizable from a distance, it is his registered trademark and the musicians who accompany him make music exact for the voice to be distinguished. Geoff is immortal for those of us who appreciate his career
He had his time. Unfortunately, he turned into an asshole after Chris Degarmo left and he's still an asshole in 2022. For that reason, he'll never get another dollar from me. He could learn a thing or two from Michael Wilton and his former bandmates about integrity.
@@Houlgravely How do you know Geoff Tate is an asshole, have you met him? He seems like a cool dude to me. Geoff is an amazing singer with great stage presence. How many vocalists from the '80s & '90s era can still sing as good him? Not a lot.
He should probably demonstrate singing in key.
@@harrymo72 You should probably learn to do better if you can. He's fine/ Sometimes there are just dkheads that cannot be pleased! Like you!
Harrymo is just a diva. Gotta find the negative. I'd hate to be in a relationship with a person like that. I feel sad for its mate and children if it has them.
I just can’t enough!!
This has always been a badass band!! I remember when they were a garage band!! 2021 and still sounding good!!
Best I can 0:00
The thin line 5:50
Jet city woman 12:00
Della Brown 17:27
Another rainy night (without you) 24:25
Empire 29:45
Resistance 35:00
Silent lucidity 43:03
Hand on heart 48:50
One and only 54:05
Anybody listening? 1:00:04
Encore:
Last time in Paris 1:09:54
Take Hold of the Flame 1:13:43
Thank you!
Thank you so glad he sang another rainy night
Thank you!
Thanks
😂😂😂
I (like many Queensryche fans) wish they would set their differences aside for 1 re-union tour. Everyone makes mistakes. They had one of the greatest bands around. They were on an upward trend until everything was killed by Grunge. Geoff, sounds good here. Thanks for the upload.
Agreed!
They and other 80’s bands last chance was a album release in 1990’..or very very early 91’..empire was 90’ and they toured late90 into late 91’ I believe , silent lucidity was all over the radio in 91’. Empire by default was their last big ride…grunge was on its way out by 95’ , but their 94’ release promise land a lot of people switched trains ..and the album didn’t do too good….this type of music and 80’s theatrical vocalists didn’t get 🎉back on track till the early 2000’s when 80’s bands were touring again and /or getting back together to tour…
I think the old guitarist was involved in some type of pedophilia stuff and I don't think there is any returning for him?
His voice sounds incredible after all these years. BRAVO Geoff!!!!!!
One of the most amazing, beautiful, powerful and unique voices in my time growing up in the later 80's and 90's, and Tate still got it in 2021!💪🏼❤️ 👑
He still is the GOAT! After seeing this I started looking for shows close to me. Lucky me he's coming to South Carolina in March! Color me there!!
I am now in a wheelchair so shows are pretty much out of the picture for me. I miss Geoff.
Love Geoff!.
Best vocalist of all time.
Damn straight!
I grew up listening to Queensryche. Lets be honest, Geoff's voice isn't what it once was but I don't expect it to be after 40 years of performing. I'm just glad to see him still out there giving his all and having a blast doing it. Thank you Mr Tate for the decades of amazing music and memories. God bless.
He's not as good as 40 years ago, but he sounds better than he did 20 years ago.
As we age, we change. Geoff, has defied most. He is the best!
Geoff Tate still has a great voice at his age.
totally Christa!
Still sounds better than 99.9% of anything out now. Amazing vocalist!👍
😂😂😂
Todd le who??? Blech.
Once again, Geoff sounds great... Almost timeless, to sing the way he does is, and always will be incredible - especially since he's been singing this way for decades - literally decades... His band sounds good but I always loved the writing and combination of Tate and Degarmo. The were always fantastic. End over end, Geoff is still out there doing what he does best and it's great to see him out there still killing it. Thank you for this post, it's great to see him !!!
He's so expressive which is what Queensryche's current singer lacks even though he sings well. You feel every note Geoff sings in your soul. And those notes in the baritone and bass register oh my! That said it's good to hear that he's polished his higher range! Since he's expressive who cares if he can't hit the highest notes he hit in the 80s! He hits enough of them to make me happy! Expressive singing does it for me every time!
They don't make bands like the original Queensryche anymore.
HIS VOICE. unbelievable
Agreed!
HE is unbelievable!
I’m 56 yrs old and he sounds as good now as he did back then. Hats off brother. Amazing!!!!!!!
Agreed!!!
I am 60 and saw them with Metallica for the and justice for all tour. Both great bands. Gotta love Operation Mindcrime.
get you ears checked bro
@@billwren5033 if Madonna, Britney Spears and Justin Beiber are your choice of music it won't offend me.
@@KenJ-61 with ya bro. Totally sick man. Remember their debut album?... Geoff blew the world away. I honestly can't believe how much he still has left. QUEENSRYCHE should do a reunion with him. I'm guessing they would sell ton of tix.
Looked at one of my old concert ticket stubs and Metalica and Queensryche were in Texas back in 1989. Last time I heard Geoff Tate live...This performance shows he can still bring back the spirit of all those well written songs.
I will hold dear in my heart the night in 84 .. That Geoff climbed up the amps during "Take Hold of The Flame " and took my hand ,stayed with me during the lead .. That night changed my life
What did it change about your life?
@@alanndrake2619 i know right🤣
Sure it was at least a great memory . Nothing can take it away
He is the best vocalist from my yrs of listening and loving music.and he still sounds great!woo!!!
He still has it!
Geoff sounds WAY better than he has in the last 10 years. Truely a great talent. He plays his voice like an instrument, many other singers just don't have that.
Got to be honest, I'm happily surprised here, Geoff dialed it in for years and by time he left Queensryche wasn't even trying
Agreed, he seems to have found his form again. Also, he seems to be enjoying the performance too.
I saw him in 2019 the video is on my channel, you can really tell the difference!
Happy Geoff is a bad ass...his original band were just douchebags..he was tired of it. He has new life in his new band!
That's because REAL music has all but died these days...sadly. Thank you to the man who filmed this! Enjoyed big time!
Dude has lost nothing…awesome performance!!! Love it!!
We all owe this guy for posting this show. Great quality. Tate sounds well rested, and I hope you were able to enjoy the show as well.
Kudos! Tate sounds great here!
I seen them in concert and Dude sounds just like on the freaking album! I've always loved this band! Awesome voice
One of my favorite bands and Geof Tate is not getting the recognition he deserves awesome singer brings back many good memories I saw them many times I'm 59, and I got to see the best bands ever!
Agreed!
Geoff's voice is still great and sounds just right on. Love Queensryche, always have and always will..
I agree Sue!
Just saw Geoff this last Saturday here in Vegas and dude's voice has never sounded better. Awesome show.
I wouldn't go as far as saying he has never sounded better...he certainly isn't close to how he sounded in the 80s and early 90s. Understandable with his age.
@@freedomisslavery6840 Rob Halford
Going see this Saturday
THAT VOICE IS STILL KILLING IT!
Hell yes it is!
Saw these guys just before the pandemic and I was blown away!! Not only was Mr. Tate Incredible but so was his band!! Especially his guitarist Keiran Robertson!!
Wow Geoff Tate sounded great!!!!
Geoff sounds great here.... that's how fans should remember how great he was...
One of a kind!
Let me tell you he amazed me with his voice back in the day and the lyrics hit me hard. It was completely inspiring and emotional. Helped me through a LOT. And still hearing him now after everything.. his voice is undenialable.
WoW - Geoff has really assembled a tight band! And he sounds really good. There were a few years there where it looked (or sounded) like he was just done. But this is really a triumph to still produce live vocals on this level - show's how professional he can be and that the training still works. Whatever he's doing I hope he keeps it up. Simply Fantastic.
He is on point Gene!
That drummer is awsome!
@@paolalaverde4112 The whole band really. I haven't seen too many touring acts using a digital drum set. He gets a good sound out of it. Makes it a whole lot easier to set up and definitely makes it easier to get a consistent monitor mix. I work as a sound engineer and I deal with different scenarios all the time.
Indeed. I can imagine the negative comments must have gotten back to him and made him realize he needed to step up his game. Thankfully it worked. There was a while there where I had absolutely no desire to see him perform but I may reconsider now.
I agree with you, Freaked me out to pop on this tonight. I see he is a real man and finally put on some weight but the vocals are still only second to Halford
The sound is so good on this vid! DAMN!
I've worked in two of our city's biggest concert venues and had the opportunity to experience some of the 'best' in the industry. Everyone from Rolling Stones to BSB, Rod Stewart, and Michael Buble. The one thing that makes performers like Geoff Tate stand out is that they 'bring it' every single time. Vocally, he is just as strong as ever, & you can see by how he interacts with the audience that he still loves what he does and respects his audience enough to bring his best self to the show. I've loved his singing from their first album and he never disappoints. I hope they come our way soon!
One of the best ever to sing through a microphone 🎤 purely awesome
First seen Geoff 40 years ago on Ryches Premier EP Tour. Sounds as good today as he did then.
To this day one of my Very Fav All Time Vocalist. Will stop everything in a dime to listen to him, watch him live. One of the greatest!!!
Great show in Chicago land 89 with local band Trouble opening for them. Queensryche were supposed to open for Kiss but that show was canceled.
I saw them back then as well, in Spring Valley NY.
He's 62 years old now, and it's amazing his voice is still strong e in tune
There aren’t many vocalists his age or older that can still pull it off.
Mickey Thomas is one of them and he is over 70, Tony Harnell, and Michael Sweet ate pushing 60, and they both sing awesome still. Bruce Dickinson is also still kicking ass!
Are you serious?!?! Incredible 🤘🤘🤘
62????? Holy F, I wouldn’t put him past 55. He’s really aged well.
Amazing!
If you know HOW to sing without damaging your voice you should be able to sing all through life. Singing shouldn't hurt. If it does you are doing something wrong.
Amazing Geoff Stay Alone you don,t need Queenryche,,,Queensryche Need You,,,,,,,,,,,,,
The musicians that Geoff has assembled to support him are fantastic live! Geoff is Queensryche!!!!
I agree! I’d put them right behind the originals. Definitely, better than the karaoke Queensryche band, and no offense to them, but this is the real QR!
Pre recorded. Fake.
@@Cryptosifu Totally agree!! no Tate no Ryche!...and now rockenfield is taking them last 2 assholes too court too hahahaha , Karaoke band ...I stick with the real stuff
@@Cryptosifu NOBODY can even come close to Rockenfield or DeGarmo. This band is really not that good in comparison.
@@jdpagefan Chris and Scott were the best
Man I'm totally blown away about how seriously great this band is... anybody out their watching this...take note...this is how a band should play and sound....well well done.... outstanding......
I've seen Geoff multiple times since 1989 and he's killing it. One of the greatest voices in rock. Much love and respect
He's better than ever!
Fantastic Tate sounds amazing
Geoff sounds amazing. I am blown away with his vocals at this stage in his career. What a comeback, amazing ! His band is super tuff . I remember Empire like it was yesterday. What a performance.
Amazing!! His voice is killer still. One of my favorites
Mine too!
Tate's voice has improved so much over the past 10 years, he is pretty damn close to where he was in the 80's and 90's. Good job, Mr. Tate.
What the heck are you listening to? Not this video, that's for sure.
@@imandan1966 might wanna clean you’re ears
@@MichaelMyers-pj2uk seriously? There’s a reason why he purposely points the mic to the audience for the high notes. His voice isn’t close to what it was. Not knocking it. It is what it is and he sounds pretty good but you can’t compare him now to what he was back in the day.
@@MichaelMyers-pj2uk 'you're' ears? Learn some basic English
@@imandan1966 you’re mad over an auto correct issue ?? Also what are we in 2017 ? Get better comebacks than grammar that shit don’t mean anything nowadays lmao.
He's still got it, what a voice, and what great band!!!
SUCH RESPECT - YOU GO, GEOFF!!!! 💖
I usually don’t comment on videos but this performance was just amazing. Geoff sounds amazing and his band was super tight. I’ve seen a lot of these bands from the 80’s/90’s and they didn’t sound this good. Great job to the whole band!!
This is fantastic! Geoff in fine voice after all this time is proof of what we always knew; a voice for the ages. Tight band!
I saw him back in 2014 at the Cotillion Ballroom.... He rocked us ALL !!
This is such a great performance!
Was fortunate to witness Queensrÿche once in 1984 on the Warning tour. I’ll never forget it. Lifelong lasting impressions. Powerful music all through their career. Great to see it celebrated no matter who’s playing it. ❤️
Lisa, I saw the original Mindcrime tour, old school QR is hard to beat! This show was pretty amazing as well
Mit quensryche Musik Geschichte geschrieben...Gruß aus Berlin
My favorite singer of all time, since 1991 as a young teenager. He can still hit the notes , so incredible. There is no singer that has that range and uniqueness.
Faust suddenly comes to mind!
Damm-it! Geoff had to walk six inches taller after this show! His stage hasn't moved this well in years. Everything is working here. He sounds amazing, the band is dialed in, the lighting is perfect, the energy is great; just the right amount of charisma...what a fitting look for a musician of this caliber. Don't change a thing - just keep doing this! How many of you actually went and checked concert dates after watching this?! Been a loooong time since I was properly motivated to do just that.
Geoff's been getting some long over-due respect lately with all these reaction videos for 'Take Hold The Flame.' This performance should serve him equally well. Respect to whomever is running lights and sound, too. Like I said, don't change a thing. I was so excited to share this, I actually woke my wife up to watch this with me.
Thanks for putting this up!
100% agree. The sound, everything, is spot on
Lay of the coffee bro
Totally agree. It's about time he gets some respect again. The man is a legend and still has an amazing voice.
@@deron4733 Geoff sounds better. I will take Geoff singing in a lower key or not hitting his high notes, over Todd trying to sing Geoff's songs every single time.
@@deron4733 Oh, and Geoff put on a good show, now sure wtf you're talking about looking like he doesn't want to be there?
Damn! His voice sounds great. Still crystal clear and chimey ringing like a bell.🙂👍
I don't think there has ever beens another singer that has hit the e5 . He danced around it " Take hold of the flame . Will still be one of my favorite top five metal singers of all time .
Wish Chris Degeermo was doing the backup vocals though...
Geoff voice sounds better than ever! WOWW!!! After 30 years...nothing short of remarkable...
He is the GOAT
I agree best song deliverer
Make that almost 40 years. Whew!
Geoff hasn't sounded this good in years!! Very happy to hear this talent again!
Saw them in 84 at the forum in LA. They were awesome! Geoff has that one of a kind voice that just gives you goosebumps… He’s one of the best singers of all time! Thanks Geoff for sharing your gift to the world!
Couldn't agree more!
He never lost any of his voice. That's unusual. Rock n Roll will never DIE!
Tate is still incredible. So badass he did Last Time in Paris...
WOW...ONE OF ME FAVOURITE ALBUMS EVER...SILENT LUCIDITY IS JUST MAGICAL, THANKS MR TATE AND THE BAND
Jeezo - there is no denying this dude can still sing - sounds great here
Take Hold of the Flame, live in Japan, is probably the greatest live vocal performance in our history.
It’s very clearly overdubbed in the studio. Great performance, but it’s far from live.
@@mattheweernisse1963
Bullshit. Watch that video and come back with your fucking apology.
@@mattheweernisse1963 what!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mattheweernisse1963 It's not far from live trust me. Check "Houston 1986" show and listen to "Take Hold Of The Flame". Even better than studio version! And It's not the only. You have plenty of Queensryche's bootlegs on RUclips from the 80's. Geoff was the best rock vocalist in the 80's (Sorry Dio.)
Objectively, he’s not wrong. It’s been documented multiple times that the Tokyo 85 has a vocal track that was done 100% after the fact.
I’m a bootleg collector myself, and I’ve listened to tons of QR shows from every era - and Tate was amazing, but never really like that Tokyo show. It was deliberately made perfect for a release.
this gave me goose bumps they sounded so great
Didn't see him this night but two nights ago in Sacramento at the Holy Diver. It was such an excellent show they do. "RIGHT ON" guys. You so do ROCK!!
So good!
You have singers that take care of their voices and take care of their health and Jeff Tate is one of them he will always be a powerful vocalist he still has the sustainment and that killer vibrato that's always made him one of the best
And WHY am I just finding this in 2022!!! OUTSTANDING show! Geoff is back baby! I'm also impressed with the other musicians. DeGarmo, Jackson, Wilton and Rockenfield are not easily followed!
Hell's bells, they sound good. Love it!
SO glad to see that Geoff still has a good portion of that golden voice left. One of the absolute best vocalists in the history of the business, and let's not forget his skills as a writer and maker of melody.
Saw him last night in Des Plaines, IL. Amazing show! Geoff and the band killed it!
So effortlessly. Def one of my fav singers of all time.
Magic voice!
My favorite rock vocalist .
He's right up there for me, I like Rob Halford as well
@@LiveRockMusic For me , there is this man and then Dio .
I have said it for years. As far as hard rock vocalists are concerned... Tate is THE GOAT. PERIOD.
Band sounds great and Geoff sounds incredible. I haven’t heard him sound this good in years. I’m glad he got his voice back.
Damn, sounds the best in YEARS! He must have changed something in his life to do this at his age!
Voice is always on point, THE RYCHE🤟Crazy his band were not even born when this came out..
First time I saw Queensrÿche
was at CA. Santa Monica civic center 1983 blow me away and Geoff Tate sounds as good now as he did back then absolutely ROCKS.
Gene his voice has survived the ages!
Such a beautiful contribution to rock my whole life since 80s. The emotions this man's voice pulls out is phenomenal and beautiful. Thank you for your pivotal contribution for your fan-family. ❤️U. Thank you so much!!🙏💫💖
Wow, stil awesome
love it for decades
Glad you enjoy it!
Im a Queensryche fan but I think this band is just as good. Great job Geoff!
Agreed!
To be "just as good" they, as a collective, would need to have a library of music that equals that of the original QR linup. They don't. Now, as a tribute band, they're pretty decent. To demonstrate my point; Aussie Floyd isn't just as good as Floyd, but they're brilliant at mimicking the masterpieces that Floyd created. Create/Coppy. Wholly different things.
@@goofayoo Of course they have the library of music that equals original lineup, it's Geoff Fucking tate on vocals.
@@impablomations No, Geoff may, but the band, as a band, does not. Unless, that is, they've miraculously created and recorded several albums together in the last couple of years, won Grammy's, and had multi-platinum sales as a group. That the case?
@@goofayoo Neither does the current incarnation of Queensryche. Only original member left with writing credits is Michael Wilton on some songs. Geoff Tate had writing credits on many more songs. he has just as much right to sings the songs he wrote/recorded
Agree, haven’t heard Geoff sound this good in years. Lockdown has agreed with him!
Geoff is still a legend . He was a legend in a time where Queensryce Stood out from Hair Metal and Grunge.
Gotta be one of the most AWESOME vocal come backs ever! Geoff sounds INCREDIBLE!
Love your voice, Geoff!!!!!!!!!!!!!Your band is fantastic!!!!!!!!!Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!
The band is just fantastic! Geoff sounds really good also. He looks to be having a great time also. Looks really relaxed. It’s great to see him and this great group of musicians. Best wishes to them. Thank you for the great video! Really, really nice!
This was really great to watch and listen. Geoff vocals are impeccable and the band brings an outstanding performance.
Agreed they were spot on Traveler!
I thoroughly enjoyed this whole concert! Geoff still has his pipes. Very impressive!
he looks like he's having a blast really cool keep rockin
Awesome never been disapointed since1984 yep he nailed it everytime long live to an ICON Mr Tate 👏👏👏🤟🏻🤟🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦
This band has now found its own level and Geoff Tate is taking it to the next level. Saw Queensryche back in 89 on the Empire tour and again without Tate in 2000's and 2010's plus seen GT Operation Mindcrime twice still very impressed thanks Geoff
Amazing Geoff you are still at 100%, you sound as good as you ever did bro....
Agree!
For his age he is 100%.