Bloody fucking hell. That decision to switch to screaming during the high part at the end was one of the best things that has happened in music. Emotion over 9000.
The first time I saw this video, I was like wow, the screams during that section really give the song that extra heaviness, and was even more goose bump inducing.
it was brutal yes, but the highs add more intensity for me personally. It's the same with Jinjer's pisces, where tatiana does the "searching for a hook to catch on, and see their sun beam" with a high voice on the video but growls it live (the album has both overlayed onto each other, but i prefer only highs)
@@d00mnoodle i get what you're saying, it's probably personal preference. i really love this song, doesn't matter if this version or the album version. i don't even favour this version because its more brutal but rather because the screams just carry much more emotion for me.. but again, personal preference. i think i remember an interview with tatiana where she's saying she's screaming the high part live because she's afraid to mess it up and thus prefers to stay in her safe zone. i mean i get that, but i'd love her to do that high part in pisces live :D
💯 Jared. Everyone is very tuned into each other. That's one thing for everyone to be very talented and another to be able to bring those talents together and put together something that gives a person goosebumps
@@millebrasco I can't exactly explain what's so different other than the power in her voice - especially the ending verse/chorus. Gives me goosebumps like every time. Recorded version is still great, but her voice here is phenomenal
@@pelicanine So for me it was on the one hand the fact that during a live take she gave the best of her brute, beautiful voice so flawlessly - on the other hand you can see that she totally feels the lyrics and the music, and that makes it for me again many times more intensively. Do you understand what I mean? Needless to say she's also beautiful lol so it's a win-win-win for me :) it's just a shame it's not on spotify!
@@adamreinhardt9135 as a fighter myself he isn't wrong, squaring up makes you an easier target to hit 😅 makes sense you wouldnt know the difference if youve never trained
Thats not true mix martial artist doit all the time lol, it all depends in the style of the fighter stop being arrogant and stupid@crescenciorocha2213
The way she amps herself up at the beginning is fantastic. You can tell she's feeling that intro, and ready to just really get into the song... I love it
The seamless switch between scream and clean at 3:38 is unreal. Very few people understand the level of vocal control one needs to do that, and even fewer people can actually do that. That is absolutely mind blowing.
For real. Only other vocalist I’ve heard do the melodic growling that well is Peter Tagren and he can’t do the clean like this. She’s the total metal core package
The mix of clean and scream at the end is imo so much better than the studio version. So much control in her voice. Unreal. How the same person can do this and then something as brutal as Holy Roller, I'll never be able to explain.
Loved that ending... Courtney and SB have been killing it lately and I hope they get the attention and energy they deserve... gonna see them next time they come around 🤘🔥
As a father to two daughters and "Grandalf" to two granddaughters, I love using Courtney and other powerful women in metal like Tatiana Shmailyuk, and Brittney Slayes as examples to make sure that all of my girls know that they can do anything they are willing to work for. Bravo, Courtney, this was beautiful in every way.
@6One5 Got Down if you're implying that I'm saying that all women aren't powerful, you missed my point completely, but I'll forgive you on the grounds of your apparently narrow fundamentalist outlook. To each their own.
When Courtney seamlessly goes from singing to screaming, PERFECTION. I get chills every single time I rewatch this! I need this live version to be for sale!
I always use Courtney's one take performances to get my friends into this band. So far 100% success rate. Love you guys and can't wait to see you early next year in LA
3:26 the way she transitions between singing and screaming, and pitches her screams perfectly is INSANE. Only other vocalist I can think of that can do it that smoothly live is Chester Bennington.
@@DanielFreakinAwesome2 Check Linkin Park playing QWERTY live in 2006. The sequence of screams and cleans is a bit more spaced out tho, it's not the exact same as that "be" we heard here
I've watched this 12 times EASY. It never fails to amaze me. I'll NEVER get tired of this, it's BRILLIANT. The way the instrumental unravels, and her absolutely dynamic voice. Those end vocal fry screams and how CLEAN she changes to her normal voice is.... absolutely unbelievable.
Damn. Modern metal singers seems to be one upping each other constantly nowadays, Courtney, Alex Terrible, Tatiana, Will Ramos etc. Just a constant onslaught of talent and technique, and we all get to just enjoy all of it.
Flo from landmvrks and Noah from Bad Omens should also definitely be mentioned. Both those guys are so incredible, especially if you check out their recent live stuff!
I was so amazed how she switched so easily from even angelic-like voice to a powerful dont-fuck-with-me voice/scream and even her postures. Her face transformed. Lived it!
I don’t like this music but she makes it sound so fucking good. Her voice is perfect for this any other person I don’t like it Because it doesn’t sound good but her music with her voice is top-tier
The only other singer that I have seen do it this effectively and effortless is Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract. His vocal sing-throughs are a sight to behold. I wonder if she took a page from his book since I know Spiritbox is influenced by Tesseract. The amount of control Dan and Courtney display is masterful.
pls the way i showed my dad this song and he paused it, looked me in the eyes and in the most dead serious tone imaginable, said: "She's not the one screaming. It's the demon that's in her." and this is why i keep my music to myself ;-;
@@BOOGiNSwhat???? Courtney is a much much better singer than Tatjana. Clearer voice, better voice Control, imo better growling, better , better change from growl to sing.... there's no point, Tatjana can compete. I like her, but courtney is better. NOO DOUBT
Damn. Just damn. Courtney never fails to impress. The way she just glares at the mic, like she's coming after it, regardless of whether the next hit is harsh or smooth, it's always beautiful and perfect in that moment.
@@g.g.7058 That would be a very immature first impression as a fan. I'd much rather learn from her and thank her for sharing her art with the world first.
The amount of growth Courtney has done since this band's inception is fucking nuts. The pitched screams in the end section are Sam Carter level amazing and I had no idea Courtney could do them, let alone do them with that much control. I fucking love this band.
@@devinbender8428 try Unicron.. they were a guilty pleasure back in the day. Then she joined IWABO.. was not a fan of her first album but hail Mary blew my mind. Was so happy when spiritbox was formed and they've just gotten better
yeah true. Wasn't really a fan of this band purely because I thought her screams were pretty bad... but she's improved a lot. Her screaming is close to on par with most metal bands now. In saying that tho, I still think she uses it as a gimmick because her singing isn't good enough to stand on it's own. It's a shame the much more talented female vocalists of the past like Angela gossow an otep never got as much attention
the last 20 seconds of this where she switches between cleans and screams almost effortlessly is amazing the control she has with her vocals and range is next level shes got more then most of the male vocalists in the scene right now cant wait to see you guys at download 2022
I've got a question. Why is it always important to point out that someone is female or male? I mean she is an amazing vocalist who is maybe better then most other vocalist out there. Isn't this all that is important?
@@TrueFireForest94 because the metal scene has always been a male-dominated industry, like many others. And if you've ever read any history, you'd know how hard it is for women to break into largely male industries. It's not an insult, it's a major compliment. Stop trying to change the narrative with your ignorance.
The fact that you think she has more range really shows how little music from the metal scene you actually listen to, in fact I could easily name a few people off the top of my head with range she doesn't even come close to.
Not one of, Courtney will always most definitely be my favorite vocalist. Everyone else pales in comparison. Greg from The Dillinger Escape Plan is my second pick.
He's the only one imo who doesn't. I find it rare to find any vocalist who can master both clean vocals and harsh vocals. Courtney and Greg have done it.
The way Courtney sways back and forth before she screams, and the passion she puts into it... I can only imagine how powerful seeing them live would be! I truly hope I get to experience it some day!
I do the same. My kids ask to watch it a lot as well. My 3yr old daughter asks for this (blue hair one) and Rule of Nines (Pink hair one) on a pretty regular basis and watches them both completely transfixed 😍
I’d like to hear every single person who claims SpiritBox isn’t heavy go toe to toe with her screams and still be able to have such a beautiful ethereal voice in between them. This is the kind of balance and euphoria you SHOULD have in music.
@@tobiaskroger7102 thats the only thing you'll get when expressing your opinion about music online. Sadly people cant just enjoy artist anymore without comparing them to other ones
This. Is. Insane. It's just blowing my mind how flawless this performance is. The ending... chills! Courtney, you are one incredible vocalist. Also it's amaaaazing to see how much you've developed your voice over the last few years. Your phrasing, style of screams and nuances you put into everything - you could call it an own genre. With Spiritbox you guys for sure have created your own genre. This is what the scene needed. Thank you so much for your music 💙
I have never heard anyone sing with these kind of nuances. Just try to sing along...sounds like a different song coming out of anyone else's mouth. It really is like an own genre
Ive always said she was a siren!! She lures you in with her beautiful, angelic singing and then rips you apart with her demonic screams.. and it's effin GLORIOUS!!
Doesn't matter how many times I hear it, the chorus gives me chills and has an amazing uplifting tone. The line "feel the weight of a martyr" just hits my 33rd vertebrae.
Something I don't see mentioned as much as the incredible technical ability and development that Courtney has is her lyricism. One of my favourite writers on paper, let alone colouring those lyrics with the level of performance we get treated to in these videos.Theres such duality between vulnerability and furious, righteous, raw outward emotion. There's a slew of music out there that sits at one side of the pendulum or the other, but there's spectrums in single songs with this band. And theres moments to me where the most vulnerable lyrics are delivered with hair raising aggression, and lines that are sung softly that are more cutting than any drop or breakdown. Beautiful and incredibly skillful writing.
Well said. Her phrasing is incredibly dynamic, delicate, powerful and her shot selection is intelligent. Where to kick up the aggression to lift the segment. There’s provocative nuance to the lyrical content that is undeniably beautiful, tragic.
2:35 "I held the power of a dying sun. I climb the altar and I claim my place as God!!!" Holy shit, Courtney. The goosebumps on my goosebumps have goosebumps.
This is why I love raw and live performances; when the artist just gets into it and gives it that extra flair that you don't hear on the record, gives me goosebumps.
I mean, I like this version better because of the change in the last chorus, but how exactly is this any more “live” than what you hear on the record? The record was probably taking from 3-5 takes done exactly the same as this (again, apart from arrangement changes), with her “getting into it” just as much. I understand this argument when it’s talking about full band live, musicians do react differently when they’re playing with other musicians vs just listening to playback. I’d also understand if it’s in the context of a full set, where the fact that they’ve sung many songs and will keep singing more changes the approach entirely (arguably making the vocals more human). But the main different between these studio “one takes” and a recording is that a recording usually comes from the best from a few of these takes, but apart from that I don’t see much of a different in the situation the musicians are put into.
same here, especially when you come out of REM sleep in the morning, the melody is already playing, the first thing I do is turn on the music system and listen loudly...
@@andrewstout9579 I can almost guarantee you she didn't do this while sick, it's extremely vocally unhealthy to scream / sing / exert your voice like this when sick, it's a bad idea, and her managers probably wouldn't approve of it either.
@@andrewstout9579 So you're saying that the video is released on the EXACT same day it was recorded? So you're saying that an album that just dropped, was created the same day... hmm...
Holy fudge, never heard a single song from this band before, but this got recommended to me, thanks youtube for recommending me the best music out there :O
3:38 That can not be easy, wow. just wow. It was like you spent the whole song waiting for that, you're almost bouncing as you lean into your screams like youre hyping yourself for that crescendo.
Dont want to say it's super easy but switching from true chord to false chord (talking/singing to screaming) is not hard if you know how to scream. It takes time and she obviously is a master at this but its not thaaat hard. Source: Im a hobby vocalist screaming for 6 years.
What do you mean I've been listening to this song on loop for 1.5 yrs only to find out she was doing everything in the vocals. :0 I am beyond impressed at the range like damn. My mental concerts are updated.
@@MrBeefyweefs I honestly thought there was another vocalist in the song 😂 I really couldn't tell. Also for context I don't often listen to music with screaming (hope that's the right term) in it. 🤸🏾♀️
So good, she is incredible isn't she. I must have listened to this 100 time since it was released, and I still get literal goosebumps every time at that 3 minute 40 section. Just unreal
I've been a fan of Spiritbox since 2019, and I'm so happy that they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. The entire band is extremely talented, and Courtney just keeps improving vocally. So excited to see what else they have planned for the future. (:
Got into them right as quarantine went down. Dont think there's a day that's gone by that I haven't listened to them since. So excited to see them live in October
Theres a few songs you hear throughout your life that are like nothing of that time or affect you like noother and theyre few and far between. This is one of them ❤
Spiritbox is only a couple years old, I know it feels like you've missed a ton, but, this is still the ground floor homie. They've been touring since... 2017? 2018?
That last chorus gives me chills that i have not experienced from a song in years. And to put herself in such a vulnerable state to deliver it. Wow, you are wonderful.
@@gregtheflyingwhale Yeah, I get that. I've been screaming for about 15 years but it was just something I presumed on the album but I stand corrected. Whether it's singing, screaming, everything has a note. Courtney just had a really nice blend of the two in one single performance 👏🏼 Makes me think of the opening scream to Killswitch Engage's "My Curse". Loving it.
i feel actually blessed to have seen this live. it was the opener in London yesterday, and hearing everyone scream "CUT DOWN THE ALTAR", "this could all be yours", "I HAVE THE POWER OF A DYING SUN, I CLIMB THE ALTAR AND I CLAIM MY PLACE AS GUUUUUD" and "CIRCLE WITH ME" was one of the best experiences ever. jumping Jesus on a breadstick I wish I could go back in time and relive it all again
Just watched The Charismatic Voice analyze this, had tears in my eyes by the end. Looking forward to the song without breaks. Well done good souls! God bless.
There is a few songs that sounds better “live” than in studio, and this is one of them. The body language and face expression between singing and screaming is mental.. Please release this on Spotify ❤️
I just listened to Spiritbox for the first time tonight without knowing anything about them. Was sure that there were two vocalists, one doing the clean vocals and another doing the screams. Couldn't believe it when I went to check out some of their videos afterwards and saw it was one person doing both, and both singing styles she has are absolutely perfect too, still amazed really.
Bloody fucking hell. That decision to switch to screaming during the high part at the end was one of the best things that has happened in music. Emotion over 9000.
The first time I saw this video, I was like wow, the screams during that section really give the song that extra heaviness, and was even more goose bump inducing.
Yeah that was so badass
We need a new studio version with those... It's out of this world
it was brutal yes, but the highs add more intensity for me personally. It's the same with Jinjer's pisces, where tatiana does the "searching for a hook to catch on, and see their sun beam" with a high voice on the video but growls it live (the album has both overlayed onto each other, but i prefer only highs)
@@d00mnoodle i get what you're saying, it's probably personal preference. i really love this song, doesn't matter if this version or the album version. i don't even favour this version because its more brutal but rather because the screams just carry much more emotion for me.. but again, personal preference.
i think i remember an interview with tatiana where she's saying she's screaming the high part live because she's afraid to mess it up and thus prefers to stay in her safe zone. i mean i get that, but i'd love her to do that high part in pisces live :D
I feel like im floating on a cloud of riffage and emotions
Agreed, the emotion is so real. Beautifully done
You guys should invite her to your next Sion album 😉. Imagine this girl and Howard on the same track. Chills
I love u bb.
💯 Jared. Everyone is very tuned into each other. That's one thing for everyone to be very talented and another to be able to bring those talents together and put together something that gives a person goosebumps
just found these guys last night.. ddn stop listening to them yet..
I prefer this over the recorded version, you can hear how powerful her voice is in the chorus
since i found this one i can't listen to the rec one, so yeah you are damn right
@@millebrasco I can't exactly explain what's so different other than the power in her voice - especially the ending verse/chorus. Gives me goosebumps like every time. Recorded version is still great, but her voice here is phenomenal
@@pelicanine So for me it was on the one hand the fact that during a live take she gave the best of her brute, beautiful voice so flawlessly - on the other hand you can see that she totally feels the lyrics and the music, and that makes it for me again many times more intensively. Do you understand what I mean? Needless to say she's also beautiful lol so it's a win-win-win for me :) it's just a shame it's not on spotify!
I say the same thing!!!
me too
I love the way she squares up with the microphone like a boxer against their opponent
Boxers don’t square up brah. They want blows to glance-a boxer
@@Rocketman200mph ok
@@adamreinhardt9135 as a fighter myself he isn't wrong, squaring up makes you an easier target to hit 😅 makes sense you wouldnt know the difference if youve never trained
I noticed that too! Love it! Great observation
Thats not true mix martial artist doit all the time lol, it all depends in the style of the fighter stop being arrogant and stupid@crescenciorocha2213
Man that “This could all be yours” end section is wild. Unreal control homie ❤️
For real! That "Be" in the cleans in the middle had me awestruck
I legit teared up at how amazing it was
Holy sh*t that was amazing!
I agreeee!!!
Holy shit! Thought the exact same, the switching techniques :o
CUT DOWN THE ALTAR
The way she amps herself up at the beginning is fantastic. You can tell she's feeling that intro, and ready to just really get into the song... I love it
Right where is the alter? I"m cutting that shit down!!
OBSESSED
@@garyv969 probably Canadá 🤔
Anyways you’ll need this 🪓
She actually screams "Cut down the alder!" her family lineage is lumberjacks and bowyers....
The balance of screaming and singing in this whole song is fucking legendary. Those last 20 seconds though. Wow
Yeah. Exactly this. The control in that last section is unreal.
Yeah, at 3:38 is insane
Amazing, gave me goosebumps !
@@kaytok8677 Me too, I got really emotional. What a voice she has.
Uhh yeah I literally watched those last 30 seconds about 10 times lol. Her screams are fucking AWESOME!!!
Who is here after hearing the live version with Tati? So we wouldn't forget this gem of a performance.
They both need to be in this studio after that live performance
Absolutely!!!
Her one take performances are just incredible and mesmerizing
i want all of these to be on spotify
indeed
The seamless switch between scream and clean at 3:38 is unreal. Very few people understand the level of vocal control one needs to do that, and even fewer people can actually do that. That is absolutely mind blowing.
For real. Only other vocalist I’ve heard do the melodic growling that well is Peter Tagren and he can’t do the clean like this. She’s the total metal core package
and literally even screaming on the right pitches at the end of the phrase?? absolute legendary shit
the only dude that I think can nail that kinda technique is Brian Wille from Currents... he's pretty good I must say
Best part of the song it sounds so “real” like visceral emotion to me.
@@dylanharris3110abso freaking lutly 🤟🤙
The closing part is a masterpiece in voice control and tone. Unbelievable.
I am addicted to the last bit when she screams it made me instantly fall in love with her
God I love it, sends chills down my spine every time. I literally watch this version just for that part. Needs to be released as it’s own version
@@andyc821 same ;D
The mix of clean and scream at the end is imo so much better than the studio version. So much control in her voice. Unreal. How the same person can do this and then something as brutal as Holy Roller, I'll never be able to explain.
i get goosebumps everytime at the end
Holy shit she murdered that ending!!!
This version should be on Spotify.
Incredible performance
Never knew you listened to spiritbox!? what a surprise haha
fucking powerful !!!
dang never expected to see you here. dope you listen to spiritbox
Brightclips commented on a Spiritbox video; That's exactly what this day needed.
Spartan *
I almost expected a "I did it" at the end. God, you gotta love her and her voice. Good for a SINGER
Duuuuude SAME!!! " Aiiii deeeed eet"
This is ez pz for her. She's a badass
"I'm da best mayne...i deed it. I said freak" 😂
Æ DID IT 😂
Corey in da house
In my mind, 3:32 to end places Courtney among the best to have ever done it.
INCREDIBLE performance 💙💙💙
She did and outstanding performance... man what a way to finish a song!!
Yes yes yes!!! Swapping from scream to sing from one syllable to the next is INSANE and she kills it!
I DID NOT expect that!! Gave me chills!!
I think it's a tie between her and Andy for best metal vocalist right now.
Legit think that outro is better than the recorded version aha. That was sick.
omg why am i just discovering this now
Oh man, the last minute of this song is insane. How good is Courtney!!!! I got chills 💙
Totally. That was better than the album cut IMO. I love the rough vocals when singing.
Agreed. Chills guaranteed
Always gives me chills at the end. So good 💯🎶💯
100000%
Loved that ending... Courtney and SB have been killing it lately and I hope they get the attention and energy they deserve... gonna see them next time they come around 🤘🔥
She did it.
Deed it**
Again
Can we get a 10 hour loop of that last 30 seconds? My god. Those screams, the changes, the sounds... just perfection.
THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN
it's on loop here... maybe 18th time in a row now...
I would listen to the whole thing. I can’t get enough
yes yes yes and yes
Go see Spiritbox live while you can. Courtney’s vocal cords have an expiration date. You just can’t do that much awesome forever.
I’m so desperate to hear this version on Spotify!!!! I have goosebumps- so incredible!!
Just download it bro that's not hard
@@samuelataliba8474how?
@@samuelataliba8474 but the end screams.. we want the end screams
@@davidgordy9303 haha for sure
As a father to two daughters and "Grandalf" to two granddaughters, I love using Courtney and other powerful women in metal like Tatiana Shmailyuk, and Brittney Slayes as examples to make sure that all of my girls know that they can do anything they are willing to work for. Bravo, Courtney, this was beautiful in every way.
Grandalf might be the best name yet, love it!
If I ever become a grandfather, I will forever refuse to respond to anything other than Grandalf lmao
This is the purest thing I have ever read.
@6One5 Got Down if you're implying that I'm saying that all women aren't powerful, you missed my point completely, but I'll forgive you on the grounds of your apparently narrow fundamentalist outlook. To each their own.
@6One5 Got Down ... but I'm an atheist.
Who else has already watched it 10 times and relooped the end 100 times ?
The ending is actually insane. The ability to sing snd scream fluidly like this takes serious skill.
no hate, but that`s not true. Its just a bit practice. Everyone can do that.
@@dom3827 something tells me that you are both wrong. its not impossible, and no - not everyone can do it. lets just leave it at that.
The only two I have been able to hear do this is Courtney and Devin Townsend. That's all who come to mind atm!
@@adverbs626 thats why i said nearly impossible sheesh
Chad gray from mudvayne in 2001 is the God of this
When Courtney seamlessly goes from singing to screaming, PERFECTION. I get chills every single time I rewatch this! I need this live version to be for sale!
I always use Courtney's one take performances to get my friends into this band. So far 100% success rate. Love you guys and can't wait to see you early next year in LA
Cam Battle? GO!
@@Camersan Cam BAM attack!
My friend did the same with me😂 didn't fail
You should try Tallah's singer one take performances. They are addictive
I saw them at blue ridge rock fest and they did NOT disappoint
The way she screams "WATCHING" around the 3:30 mark gives me chills every time. I can't stop listening to this version!
She's insane. I've been listening to that Eternal Blue album a lot lately. She's incredible.
the same for me!!!
I kept listening to that part over and over. SO GOOD!
It's easy to imitate these fry screams she does. 😊
I just discovered this version and I’m OBSESSED! She gives me chills!!!!
3:26 the way she transitions between singing and screaming, and pitches her screams perfectly is INSANE. Only other vocalist I can think of that can do it that smoothly live is Chester Bennington.
Dan Tompkins has gotten to be VERY good at it as well, of Tesseract
come on - the great Tatiana Shmayluk rules (Jinjer)
@@Sk8foxx When did Chester ever pull of anything like this?
Underoath probably the pioneer tbh
@@DanielFreakinAwesome2 Check Linkin Park playing QWERTY live in 2006. The sequence of screams and cleans is a bit more spaced out tho, it's not the exact same as that "be" we heard here
I've watched this 12 times EASY. It never fails to amaze me. I'll NEVER get tired of this, it's BRILLIANT. The way the instrumental unravels, and her absolutely dynamic voice. Those end vocal fry screams and how CLEAN she changes to her normal voice is.... absolutely unbelievable.
holy hell- the way she alternates between the scream and clean vocals from word to word near the end is magic. so impressive and hard to do
It is really not hard to do at all from the perspective of a singer.
@@weebsarecringe2102 Just do it man.
@@W4rr4X doing it almost daily
everytime i watch it i get chills
@@weebsarecringe2102 I def can't do it, but more power to you!
Damn. Modern metal singers seems to be one upping each other constantly nowadays, Courtney, Alex Terrible, Tatiana, Will Ramos etc. Just a constant onslaught of talent and technique, and we all get to just enjoy all of it.
Will is just pure filth nailing everything, dang he is good
Evolution ❤️
We need the Viral Metal tour in 2022 with Jinjer, Slaughter to Prevail, Spiritbox and Lorna Shore
Flo from landmvrks and Noah from Bad Omens should also definitely be mentioned. Both those guys are so incredible, especially if you check out their recent live stuff!
@@tetsuyakuroko7608 don’t forget Ben from Shadow of Intent!
It's the build up to pump herself up, for me. That was beast.
I feel you. The one during the breakdown was beast, the one at the end was pretty sexy ngl.
I was so amazed how she switched so easily from even angelic-like voice to a powerful dont-fuck-with-me voice/scream and even her postures. Her face transformed. Lived it!
She is SO talented. Her voice is haunting.
Agree 🤘
An amazing voice! Goosebumps very talented
I don’t like this music but she makes it sound so fucking good. Her voice is perfect for this any other person I don’t like it Because it doesn’t sound good but her music with her voice is top-tier
True
takes me back to amy lee on haunted album very good
🤯🤯🤯 She makes it look so effortless but I’ve never heard anyone sing and scream that beautifully before
The only other singer that I have seen do it this effectively and effortless is Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract. His vocal sing-throughs are a sight to behold. I wonder if she took a page from his book since I know Spiritbox is influenced by Tesseract. The amount of control Dan and Courtney display is masterful.
Chester Bennington
check out Jinjer. Tatiana’s vocals are the 7th wonder of the world.
Jinjer lead singer Tatiana Shmailyuk gives her a run for her money but spiritbox is right behind them
@@zachcole4570 Tyler Carter
I have NEVER, in 30+ years of listening to heavy music, heard singing and screaming so seamlessly intertwined. Stunned.
She’s a fantastic vocalist. I’m just upset that most of the music sounds so generic, but this song is very well written.
Then you really should check out Devin Townsend for example, he can do this aswell. ;)
Both are amazing
Courtney is amazing but also check out jinjer for a similar experience!
Its been done in the mainstream. Chester bennington did the same
Check out Bad Omens, Noah can switch from harsh to clean like its nothing and he does it all the time.
Absolutely completely and totally fucking amazing. Captivating vocals, crispy cleans, guttural screams. The total package.
Singing like a Siren, screaming like a Demon. Courtney never ceases to amaze me with her vocals.
She is on fire
pls the way i showed my dad this song and he paused it, looked me in the eyes and in the most dead serious tone imaginable, said: "She's not the one screaming. It's the demon that's in her."
and this is why i keep my music to myself ;-;
@@gerardwayseyeliner8911 damn
Holy FUCK. Courtney is peak metal. One of the best vocalists out there, no doubt.
Jinjers vocalist giving her a run for her money
@@BOOGiNS No need to pit them against one another
@@TheDSasterX Exactly this
@@BOOGiNSwhat???? Courtney is a much much better singer than Tatjana. Clearer voice, better voice Control, imo better growling, better , better change from growl to sing.... there's no point, Tatjana can compete. I like her, but courtney is better. NOO DOUBT
Damn. Just damn. Courtney never fails to impress. The way she just glares at the mic, like she's coming after it, regardless of whether the next hit is harsh or smooth, it's always beautiful and perfect in that moment.
There's many artists for me that have touched my heart. But very few have had the power to touch my soul. She inspires me to be proud of who I am.
Damn homey, maybe you should try asking her out...
@@g.g.7058 That would be a very immature first impression as a fan. I'd much rather learn from her and thank her for sharing her art with the world first.
Ever heard of projecting 😂
@@ManyLegions88 Whatever you say Mr. Suckup.
03:35 amazing job, Courtney. CRUSHED it. \m/
It's crazy that she sounds better on the 1 takes than on recorded versions. Sooo talented.
Lol. She sounds pretty much the same minus the effects and overlays.
It's the same on "Rule of nine". The 1 take is so much better !
@@ericsmith8129 that's the point. Raw Courtney is the best.
She is 🔥, always , lets get it
I got the high if you got the low🪔
There are 7 people who disliked this. Unbelievable.
What’s up, Youtuuuube!!!??
Fire high water low
The best female metal vocalist lately.
The amount of growth Courtney has done since this band's inception is fucking nuts. The pitched screams in the end section are Sam Carter level amazing and I had no idea Courtney could do them, let alone do them with that much control. I fucking love this band.
The amount she’s grown since IWresteldABearOnce is crazy!
@@devinbender8428 try Unicron.. they were a guilty pleasure back in the day. Then she joined IWABO.. was not a fan of her first album but hail Mary blew my mind. Was so happy when spiritbox was formed and they've just gotten better
I 100% thought that part was modified when listening to the studio version.
What in the fuck.
yeah true. Wasn't really a fan of this band purely because I thought her screams were pretty bad... but she's improved a lot. Her screaming is close to on par with most metal bands now. In saying that tho, I still think she uses it as a gimmick because her singing isn't good enough to stand on it's own. It's a shame the much more talented female vocalists of the past like Angela gossow an otep never got as much attention
That last part made this my favorite song of 2025. Fcking straight up Amazing!
Such. Passion. Such authenticity. Hands down artistry. Literally teary eyed.
Anyone else watched this over 1000 times yet? It's just so so insane...that ending is truly mind blowing. Pure Awe.
I been listening to them for a while and I came across this video again and just played the last minute maybe 35 times
1000+ gang checking in
Glad I’m not the only one!
the last 20 seconds of this where she switches between cleans and screams almost effortlessly is amazing the control she has with her vocals and range is next level shes got more then most of the male vocalists in the scene right now cant wait to see you guys at download 2022
I've got a question. Why is it always important to point out that someone is female or male? I mean she is an amazing vocalist who is maybe better then most other vocalist out there. Isn't this all that is important?
When she hits the last “could all be yours” blows my mind. So much power, strength in it, but it sounds so hollow at the same time.
@@TrueFireForest94 because the metal scene has always been a male-dominated industry, like many others. And if you've ever read any history, you'd know how hard it is for women to break into largely male industries. It's not an insult, it's a major compliment. Stop trying to change the narrative with your ignorance.
@@xSJNxJewBoy For real, it sounds like clean-scream-clean-growl all in one breath. I've never heard anything like it. Unbelievable
The fact that you think she has more range really shows how little music from the metal scene you actually listen to, in fact I could easily name a few people off the top of my head with range she doesn't even come close to.
No surprise 3:29 is most replayed. Damn son
God, I get goosebumps every time she does her screams. Courtney will always be one of my favorite vocalists.
Not one of, Courtney will always most definitely be my favorite vocalist. Everyone else pales in comparison. Greg from The Dillinger Escape Plan is my second pick.
@@infectedstray2188 So Greg pales in comparison? Lol, trippin homie.
He's the only one imo who doesn't. I find it rare to find any vocalist who can master both clean vocals and harsh vocals. Courtney and Greg have done it.
The way Courtney sways back and forth before she screams, and the passion she puts into it... I can only imagine how powerful seeing them live would be! I truly hope I get to experience it some day!
They're awesome live
the swaying is the intensity/emotion building up in her.
Courtney is quickly establishing herself as a definitive queen of metal 🤘
Lol
Not even close.tatiana from jinjer holds that title
its funny because if she wasn't hot no one would even care
*the queen
@@lannyfce4786 breaking news: people like to look at attractive people.
I've watched this 5 times since seeing it for the first time a few days ago. I'm sending it to everyone. It's phenomenal
I know everyone's already said it, but that "it could AAAALL be YOURS" is insane. Inspiring as hell.
I cry screamed at the end. Was not expecting her to scream those parts and I about fainted from happiness
Not sure what it is but every couple of weeks I HAVE to come listen to this again. Blows the album version out of the water
Same here! THIS is what i show my friends to intro them to Courtney and Spiritbox.. sooooo goooood!
her rule of nines one take performance with the "i did it" at the end is also better than the album version
Definitly doesnt blow the album version away but its insanly amazing!
@@rylanlittle261 firmly disagree, to each their own
I do the same. My kids ask to watch it a lot as well. My 3yr old daughter asks for this (blue hair one) and Rule of Nines (Pink hair one) on a pretty regular basis and watches them both completely transfixed 😍
Last 30 seconds - pure goosebumps. Insane!
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Agreed. I often just listen to the last 30 seconds in a loop. Every hair on my arms stand up straight.
@@событие-с4я последний 30 вторые - чистый гусиные бугорки. Сумасшедший
@@rocx_tour_once_said ✊😎🤝
@@rocx_tour_once_saidахахах сук, именно это я и имел ввиду 🤣🤣🤣
I’d like to hear every single person who claims SpiritBox isn’t heavy go toe to toe with her screams and still be able to have such a beautiful ethereal voice in between them.
This is the kind of balance and euphoria you SHOULD have in music.
Is it so hard to just enjoy the music, instead of forcing some stupid version of „us vs them“ into this comment section?
@@tobiaskroger7102 thats the only thing you'll get when expressing your opinion about music online. Sadly people cant just enjoy artist anymore without comparing them to other ones
This. Is. Insane. It's just blowing my mind how flawless this performance is. The ending... chills! Courtney, you are one incredible vocalist. Also it's amaaaazing to see how much you've developed your voice over the last few years. Your phrasing, style of screams and nuances you put into everything - you could call it an own genre. With Spiritbox you guys for sure have created your own genre. This is what the scene needed. Thank you so much for your music 💙
I have never heard anyone sing with these kind of nuances. Just try to sing along...sounds like a different song coming out of anyone else's mouth. It really is like an own genre
How is it possible that *This* sounds better than the studio release version?!?! Damn this is good. Can't wait to check them out live!!!
Exactly
Too much processing. Raw emotion removed.
I saw them in Chicago last summer when they opened for Limp Bizkit. They were really good.
They were insanely good live!!!! Just saw them in San Antonio!!
Have seen Them opening for After the Burial. It was sick!
The last chorus makes me cry a little bit, she alternates from her angelic voice to her vocal fries so seamlessly.
Dude I saw the clip on IG yesterday literally just the end and it got me lol
@@christophergalvez6975 same here lol
I tear up every time I listen. 🤷🏽
I think I replayed this song like 10 times today
I read this through teared up eyes and was instantly vindicated.
Get itttt giirrlll! 🙌🏻🖤
Incredibly talented band, and Courtney is a Siren. Her voice is just haunting.
Ive always said she was a siren!! She lures you in with her beautiful, angelic singing and then rips you apart with her demonic screams.. and it's effin GLORIOUS!!
i would run screaming into the sea to my doom for her.
Doesn't matter how many times I hear it, the chorus gives me chills and has an amazing uplifting tone. The line "feel the weight of a martyr" just hits my 33rd vertebrae.
Imagine the weight of it all man…
I can't stop coming back to this version. The whole thing is amazing but man I always have to replay that ending like 5 times it's so incredible
Something I don't see mentioned as much as the incredible technical ability and development that Courtney has is her lyricism. One of my favourite writers on paper, let alone colouring those lyrics with the level of performance we get treated to in these videos.Theres such duality between vulnerability and furious, righteous, raw outward emotion. There's a slew of music out there that sits at one side of the pendulum or the other, but there's spectrums in single songs with this band. And theres moments to me where the most vulnerable lyrics are delivered with hair raising aggression, and lines that are sung softly that are more cutting than any drop or breakdown. Beautiful and incredibly skillful writing.
Well said. Her phrasing is incredibly dynamic, delicate, powerful and her shot selection is intelligent. Where to kick up the aggression to lift the segment. There’s provocative nuance to the lyrical content that is undeniably beautiful, tragic.
Couldn’t agree more! I feel like Silent Planet also fits this bill. The vocals match the emotion of the lyrics in order to better convey the intent.
Even the way she puts emphasis on certain words & syllables in her lyrics is unique. She’s definitely a great storyteller.
Few bands can actually give you goosebumps from this level of talent and emotion.
Spiritbox is one of them. 🤘
2:35 "I held the power of a dying sun. I climb the altar and I claim my place as God!!!"
Holy shit, Courtney. The goosebumps on my goosebumps have goosebumps.
Sic ass lyrics! So much emotion and powerful meaning.
And the deliverance... Just wow.
It’s fuckin LIT!!! 🔥
Artistry. Not too often someone can vocally command this emotionally across such a range.
Someone held an infinity stone and I can tell.
This is why I love raw and live performances; when the artist just gets into it and gives it that extra flair that you don't hear on the record, gives me goosebumps.
So much this. This and the rule of nines one take have already replaced the album versions, for me
She's without a doubt one if the best vocalist out right now. Her and Evan Pharmakis for me personally
I mean, I like this version better because of the change in the last chorus, but how exactly is this any more “live” than what you hear on the record? The record was probably taking from 3-5 takes done exactly the same as this (again, apart from arrangement changes), with her “getting into it” just as much.
I understand this argument when it’s talking about full band live, musicians do react differently when they’re playing with other musicians vs just listening to playback. I’d also understand if it’s in the context of a full set, where the fact that they’ve sung many songs and will keep singing more changes the approach entirely (arguably making the vocals more human). But the main different between these studio “one takes” and a recording is that a recording usually comes from the best from a few of these takes, but apart from that I don’t see much of a different in the situation the musicians are put into.
@@iurigrang what would make it live is that it's not mixed, mastered or pitch corrected. Just the raw live audio
this version of the song has been stuck in my head for over 2 months every day...
same here, especially when you come out of REM sleep in the morning, the melody is already playing, the first thing I do is turn on the music system and listen loudly...
That vocal fry in the last chorus is so addicting, can't stop rewinding that part
I like how Courtney looks at the mic like she's going to absolutely demolish it just before the breakdown... and then she does. Stunning job!!
Me too
Gotta love that “fight me, bro” energy during the breakdown. Killer performance!
She wrestled a bear once dude.
Courtney channelling her Inner Henry Rollins
Yes! I was like, "she definitely takes boxing classes..."
This deserves SO much respect! Inconceivably impressive.
I still can't believe that she recorded this when she was sick. That's so beyond impressive!
Somehow her sick voice made it haunting which made it even better. She is not of this Earth
@Alex She mentioned it on Twitter around the time the video was released
@@andrewstout9579 I can almost guarantee you she didn't do this while sick, it's extremely vocally unhealthy to scream / sing / exert your voice like this when sick, it's a bad idea, and her managers probably wouldn't approve of it either.
@@Doomsday499 She literally tweeted that she was sick when she recorded the video. It's not a debate lol
@@andrewstout9579 So you're saying that the video is released on the EXACT same day it was recorded? So you're saying that an album that just dropped, was created the same day... hmm...
We all rate this video highly, really good, awesome
good as it is, it can still be better. hope they keep pushing themselves
" i climb the altar and i claim my place as god " chills man chills.
When?!
@@easen9285 2.45
Holy fudge, never heard a single song from this band before, but this got recommended to me, thanks youtube for recommending me the best music out there :O
Well in that case I can recommend... *checks notes* ...every single track they've made!
I heard about her for a replacement to Chester Copperpot in the rebirth of Lincoln Park.
3:38 That can not be easy, wow. just wow. It was like you spent the whole song waiting for that, you're almost bouncing as you lean into your screams like youre hyping yourself for that crescendo.
It takes talent to make it look easy.
the hardest part is probably learn to scream in a proper way, once you get that it becomes second nature.
@@sweiland75 Practice*
Dont want to say it's super easy but switching from true chord to false chord (talking/singing to screaming) is not hard if you know how to scream. It takes time and she obviously is a master at this but its not thaaat hard.
Source: Im a hobby vocalist screaming for 6 years.
DAAAAAAAAAMMNNNN the way you ended the song mixing your cleans at that mid high tone with the very potent delicious screams was SICK!! 🤘🏾🤘🏾
Scream sings at the end brought a tear to my eye.
What do you mean I've been listening to this song on loop for 1.5 yrs only to find out she was doing everything in the vocals. :0 I am beyond impressed at the range like damn. My mental concerts are updated.
@@MrBeefyweefs I honestly thought there was another vocalist in the song 😂 I really couldn't tell. Also for context I don't often listen to music with screaming (hope that's the right term) in it. 🤸🏾♀️
She's effing incredible. Those screams at the end. My goodness.
So good, she is incredible isn't she. I must have listened to this 100 time since it was released, and I still get literal goosebumps every time at that 3 minute 40 section. Just unreal
@@juderyan1284 Same.
I've been a fan of Spiritbox since 2019, and I'm so happy that they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. The entire band is extremely talented, and Courtney just keeps improving vocally. So excited to see what else they have planned for the future. (:
Got into them right as quarantine went down. Dont think there's a day that's gone by that I haven't listened to them since. So excited to see them live in October
It’s so odd that from 3:25 and on, she literally makes my eyes swell and want to cry because of how god tier her vocal control is
Took the words right out of my mouth, man. I literally teared up from that point up to the end. I wish the studio version was just as raw
IM GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE!!
Yes! Exactly!
Bruh. This comment ruined the studio version for me lmao.
I thought that I had been the only one who touched the soul of this song and more with that epic ending
Theres a few songs you hear throughout your life that are like nothing of that time or affect you like noother and theyre few and far between. This is one of them ❤
what are some others, ill throw you Nutshell live alice in chains
Unbelievable vocal performance, gutted I’ve only just discovered this band.
same, and addicted from the start haha.
Spiritbox is only a couple years old, I know it feels like you've missed a ton, but, this is still the ground floor homie. They've been touring since... 2017? 2018?
Nah dude I wish I could hear it all for the first time again, enjoy it!
Iwrestledabearonce was 100x better
@@shamoo9473 You're out of your mind :')
That last chorus gives me chills that i have not experienced from a song in years. And to put herself in such a vulnerable state to deliver it. Wow, you are wonderful.
I wish I looked half as cool when I did anything in my life as Courtney does when she screams the intro, "CUT DOWN THE ALTER!"
CUT DOWN THE ALTAR!!
"AltAr"
She's so damn good. Her one takes give me chills.
The screams at 3:39 I would have guessed were stacked with a clean and screamed vocal together but damn. Amazing as always Courtney ♥
No, its healthy when the scream goes together with the pitch if you know what i mean. Its nots just screaming its singing with distortion basically)
@@gregtheflyingwhale Yeah, I get that. I've been screaming for about 15 years but it was just something I presumed on the album but I stand corrected. Whether it's singing, screaming, everything has a note. Courtney just had a really nice blend of the two in one single performance 👏🏼 Makes me think of the opening scream to Killswitch Engage's "My Curse". Loving it.
i feel actually blessed to have seen this live. it was the opener in London yesterday, and hearing everyone scream "CUT DOWN THE ALTAR", "this could all be yours", "I HAVE THE POWER OF A DYING SUN, I CLIMB THE ALTAR AND I CLAIM MY PLACE AS GUUUUUD" and "CIRCLE WITH ME" was one of the best experiences ever. jumping Jesus on a breadstick I wish I could go back in time and relive it all again
Just watched The Charismatic Voice analyze this, had tears in my eyes by the end. Looking forward to the song without breaks.
Well done good souls!
God bless.
Wow, I got legit chills with the last minute and not only hearing Courtney's emotion, but seeing it as well. Absolutely phenomenal
There is a few songs that sounds better “live” than in studio, and this is one of them. The body language and face expression between singing and screaming is mental..
Please release this on Spotify ❤️
Strongly agree this sounds a bit better than their produced version somehow.
I like this comment but the like counter is a sex number
Almost all songs are better in this version, than the ones after production.
@@sebastianw.1492 Just shows you how much peoples vocals are messed with!
i thought this band had 2 singers for the past year or more. im now speechless and the last minute of this just completely blew my mind.
hahaa same, I was shook and my mind was blown
I just listened to Spiritbox for the first time tonight without knowing anything about them. Was sure that there were two vocalists, one doing the clean vocals and another doing the screams. Couldn't believe it when I went to check out some of their videos afterwards and saw it was one person doing both, and both singing styles she has are absolutely perfect too, still amazed really.
Why can I not stop watching this, even after all these months?
Cause you’re in love with spiritbox 😉😅 we all come back to this masterpiece 💙💙
I love how her voice breaks at 2:04. Sooo on point!
This is one of the most addictive songs I've listened to ever. Can't stop playing it over and over! 🔥🔥🤘❤️
Totally agree. The last minute of this song is the most emotion I’ve ever felt from a song.
This.
Lame as f***
She truly brought me into tears. Out of this world
At the end when she adds heavy distortion to her voice yet maintains the intended note...gives me goosebumps every time.
I had goose bumps all over my body and tears came… this was insane ! Thank you for this 🖤
Will we get a Spiritbox drum cover then? :P