“ Heyyyyyyyyy. She sings with such swag”. Best description of Courtney I’ve heard yet

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Legit. Such swag.

@jonward9997

3 жыл бұрын

You must check her out in the booth. She is fierce. Luv the channel

@jonward9997

3 жыл бұрын

The Beauty of Suffering or Belcarra much more angry and aggressive songs. She’s full on into it

@FantasticDimensions

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonward9997 is specifically referencing the live vocal takes of those songs I believe, and he's dead right.

I have watched this performance close to a hundred times and it gets me every time.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing

I love watching people fall in love with this band. Great reaction, Yaz!

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you 🥳

This supportive comment is a shout out to the algorithm to let it know to do its thing.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ceej 😁

Their Serius XM live performance was pretty amazing and she has come a long way vocally since even this. I have to recommend Blessed Be (Live Serius XM). Enjoyed the reaction! Sub'd

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo thanks for the recommendations, and for subbing!!! :) hope you’re having a great weekend

@MrScarcejason911

3 жыл бұрын

Sirius ffr

@DeadWirePromotions

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 u should watch the entire performance. It’s definitely amazing.

Courtney has a podcast where she interviews female friends and whatnot in the music industry called Good For A Girl. At times, she discusses why she has dressed the way she has up to this point. To sum it up with a quote from her “I only have $5 for this t shirt and it goes with everything.” To add a little context, this is 3 seperate songs, with an interlude between parts 1 and 2. It’s from their EP, which also features “Everything’s Eventual,” “Aphids,” and “The Beauty of Suffering.” They did a music video for part 1, and visualizers for 2 and 3. The “Mara,” depending on which language you translate it to is the god of nightmares or death. Also, is that an Architects pullover? Looks awesome.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Damn no way!! I have to check this podcast out. Thanks Brad :) and yes! It’s an architects hoody from a show in London yeaaaars ago.

@bradkohl99

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 definitely worth a listen. I’ve been friends with her husband Mike (guitarist and primary instrumental writer) for like... 17 years, and with her and Bill for a little over a decade each. They’ve all come a long way from their roots, and Courtney hits on a lot of things that brought her to where she is now from where she started (she was in a band called Unicron back in the day, then joined IWABO, and now Spiritbox).

The Mara Effect is from the band's self-titled EP from 2017. The song is divided into three parts + a minute long interlude called 10:16, which is placed between parts 1 and 2. All three parts have a music video on KZread.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Amaaaazing thank you !!

Thanks for doing this whole video, Yaz! You're a goddamn Queen. Mara Effect pt. 3 is my favourite Spiritbox song!

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@mn6334

3 жыл бұрын

Pt. 3 is so good. Each part stands up pretty well as a solo track but something about pt. 3 just hits so well.

They're a very versatile band, as I like to say no two songs of theirs sound alike. My song recommendation is the entire Spiritbox discography. Just do it all, it's all worth it, I promise. This was great, keep em coming!

@mn6334

3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to hear more from this band. I think I listen to everything they have on Spotify at least once a week. The only problem is that it's done way to fast.

Yo Yaz. Yeah, there are music videos for these songs. Yes, I said "songs". This one-track version is actually comprised of 3 songs (The Mara Effect Part 1, 2, and 3).

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Oooooo cheers mdear! I was curious

Spiritbox rocks. You're awesome. Cheers!

I love the fact you let reactions be what they are - you don't feel the need to talk (or not talk) to fit any sort of expectation. Even when so tired ;o) Your smile when Courtney goes into boss mode - priceless. So, so pleased you did this video by accident or otherwise. Thumbed and now commented.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I used to cut the intros shorter but now I just let it be the beast that it is 😂 I’m glad you like it - thanks for giving me your time!

This is their first EP Spiritbox. You should listen to the beauty of suffering live take. This song was included in that EP too. you should listen Holly Roller the official video. You will see her power.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to have to!

@bryceyeah9589

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 yes, beauty of suffering is great, but I would recommend listening to this from their live satellite XM video that they released in January. It really is an amazing performance of that song and shows that Courtney is (somehow) still getting better with her vocals.

That. Was. AWESOME. Great song. I thought animals as leaders, with vocals. Also a touch of oceans of slumber. Great to have you back Yaz.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I love a few songs of animals as leaders! Thanks Andy!

It's such a baller song. Glad you liked it as much as I do - and yeah part 3 is where it gets really sick. Spiritbox have a huge amount of variety in their arsenal, and they're all bloody good at what they do. Huge fun. If you fancy hearing more I would recommend Trust Fall as an underrated gem, but Belcarra and Holy Roller are well worth checking out too

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo thanks crispy! Hope you’re well!

@ReXtion88

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Hanging on in there thanks Yaz, same to you

My favorite SpiritBox medley; The Mara Effect trilogy (in 4 parts). 🥰 This is beauty, complexity, power and abandon all rolled up in a Courtney soundgasm. One day it will be looked back upon as “old school SpiritBox”.

It's so refreshing to see you back!

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to be back :)

Its always a good day when I get to watch the lovely Yaz, reacting to nice music. 😉

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Awwwww thanks Jesper :)

We got your back Yaz! Your amazing

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, I appreciate you sticking around

@simonkarlssson8174

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Ofcourse! You light up these dark times we're living in. Stay Safe!

This band lives close by they are so amazing 🤘🏻

Your natural behavior is great and relaxing, keep up that vibe. Cheers from Brazil :)

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Felipe!!!!!!! Glad you dig it!

I love how real you are in your videos. Also I am a big fan of Spiritbox, but I never saw that video before so it was nice to discover it with you. Thank you!

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

The Mara Effect pt 2 >>>>>>>

REwatching. Yes. It's that good.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I really hope they incorporate the cycle in its entirety for their upcoming headlining tour. A way longer set should hopefully help make that happen.

One of my favorite performances ever!

Interesting you brought up orchestra. Someone recently did an orchestral cover of these songs. I wouldn't listen to it all the time, but it's pretty cool. This is from a self titled EP with 3 other songs. It's actually 4 tracks. Part 1, 10:16(which is a short 1 min interlude), Part 2, and Part 3. They released a bunch of other songs as singles and recently finished recording their first album after signing with Rise last year. Bleach Bath would be my recommendation to check out next. Edit to add: Coincidentally, the interlude title that turned into a timestamp is right at the beginning of it

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

No way!! I have to find this. Thanks Daniel. :)

@dtpfeiffer

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 I tried to leave a link, but apparently KZread didn't like that. Easy to find with a search though

@imcrazedandconfused

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Bleach Bath is *sick*. I am sure you would like how the video is shot. One of the sickest .... but I don't want to spoiler.

@Generic_Man

3 жыл бұрын

+1 for Bleach Bath. I wish that track got more love.

Happy to get home from work and have this surprise waiting for me! You're awesome Yaz!☝️😎😎

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a long one! Enjoy Todd :)

@tgefaller

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Thanks Yaz, I always appreciate your full on reaction. I can tell when it sucks, this one did not! ☻☻

Huge Spiritbox fan here, I agree with the comments saying check out the recent Sirius XM live performances (which include part 3 of The Mara Effect). Courtney is even better nowadays than she was back then. Another very different and beautiful song is their latest single Constance! Btw your channel is awesome, I'll be happy to sub :)

Much love for this one.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

AYOOOOOO

Hey Yaz Great job with your reaction and analysis of the Mara Effect live from Spirtbox . Cool to see your posting more things to Facebook .

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer Facebook to Instagram Eric? I’ll start being more active on there!

Spiritbox The Mara Effect Pt. 1, 2, and 3 are amazing.. But, Part 3 though.. Something about Part 3 just does something for me. Definitely one of my Spiritbox favs without a doubt. No doubt.. yeah. 🤘😏🤘

Yaz has been Effected by the Mara! I think you did Blessed Be as well. Holy Roller is a friggin’ banger from them. The holes in the cymbals create a different sound with less sustain. Kind of a cross between a regular crash cymbal and a china...but I’m not a drummer, so...

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahah you’re tight there. Btw keep an eye out in the mail - it might be weeks though 👀

Mora or Mara is one of the spirits from ancient Slav mythology, a dark one who becomes a beautiful woman to visit men in their dreams, torturing them with desire before killing them. But Mara is also associated with death, rebirth and desire. Nyanaponika Thera has described Mara as "the personification of the forces antagonistic to enlightenment."

When Tatiana screams i'm in awe... When Courtney screams i'm scared....

Love it. This has been on my playlist for months. "It's a F*ing movement!" Well yes and no. It is the Mara Effect parts 1-3. Olive green eyes OMG!..... Ok back to the topic. Sorry got distracted. Love this band! Can't wait until their next video! Oh and btw most people don't care about hair dye lines. You saw the "Rules of Nines One Take" video. Poor Courtney had some crazy hair dye lines yet we still love her! Hair color/colour doesn't matter. She was crazy good and so was your reaction! Yeah I am always late to the party...... KZread algorithm? Nah, Just missed it, LOL. I will be catching your second channel from time to time though! Congrats on splitting your gaming and reacting channels. May both of them have over 1 million subs! You might try twitch.tv to do reactions if you want the audiences opinion on certain videos and then upload said video to KZread.

This is soooooo good!

I love how you reply to so many comments on your vids.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I’d reply to them all if I could!!!

Yaz your awesome. Keep up the great job at reacting. Can’t wait for the next one.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan - I ordered a gaming chair today 👀

@juanmolina3234

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully one with a massager.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

@@juanmolina3234 I literally had to cus you said to, and I did 😎 I might stream building it 👀

@juanmolina3234

3 жыл бұрын

Yes stream it. I’d like to see it. If I lived near by I’d help you put it together. Well enjoy the chair.

…and in case you were wondering, “IT’S THE EFFECT OF THE MARA!”

You are awesome Yaz. You are the best‼️glad you’re doing well. Much love ❤️

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dustin!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dustinfulks8166

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Your absence is completely understandable but know We have missed you a great deal. Keep up the great work and stay strong. You are the best Yaz❤️

Enjoyed the video, Yaz, as always :-) About the holes in the cymbal: @Eric Swannie just said the main thing. From my own experience I can add, that the cymbals are also lighter, that means they are not as loud as normal cymbals, they have a trashy and rough sound and more noise than normal cymbals. And the finish of these cymbals is less clear and brilliant.

Love your reaction videos... Can never go wrong with Spiritbox! Courtney Laplante is ridiculously talented and the rest of the band is top notch. Easy to miss how good they are because of Courtney!

One of my favorite studio sessions!! I know Courtney gets a lot of the spotlight & rightly so but the entire band is phucking phenomenal! Mara 3 is off the charts badassary 🤘☮️🤘

At 4:19 in the video my whole day changed when I saw that subtle smile....Okay, now for the serious stuff. I love your reviews as a producer, because you don't just talk about the music, but the look, the sound, the mood, the shift, the ambiance, the production value....your critics are a wholistic look at the art of communicating through the marriage of sound and visuals. It helps too that your face is so expressive....can almost feel what you're feeling before you even speak. Very well done. Thanks.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you grizz! You’re totally right - I cannot hide how I feel cus my facial expressions give it all way. My mind likes visuals + sound. It’s how the work together that gets me excited!!!!

I think I was one of the many that suggested this one in the comments LOL....I have not listened to it in a while so I am happy to have your video to hear it again ;)

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

You probably were!!! I’m sitting here listening to it again actually, it’s so damn good’

Great song, glad u covered it. Hoping u do reactions to the new Spiritbox material coming out soon. Watching ur vids & seeing that smile always makes any day better. Keep up the good work u red headed Goddess 😉, ...Chicago Killing Company out✌️

❤️

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

My favorite performance of any song ever. I love it so much that I downloaded the video as an MP3 and added it to my Spotify playlist a while ago. The sequence of the interlude through Part 2, especially the chorus, is absolute perfection. And yeah, the chorus of Part 3 is ridiculously smooth. Also at 14:00 you said that Part 2's chorus reminded you of O'Brother. Was there a specific song you were thinking of? You forgot to mention it.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was ascension!

Such a great band! Nice review. 🤘ROCK ON🤘

Honestly I love their new stuff but their older stuff just hits different! My favorite I think is either belcarra or bleach bath from another ep called the singles collection. I thing those are definitely more of the vibe you were after from blessed be

Ooooh, the holes in the cymbals are actually interesting. They give the cymbal a faster transient behaviour, so it has a sharper sound when hit and it swings out less. This not only gives it characteristics of Splash cymbals in the dynamics, but maintains also still a deeper tuned sound. If you want to play cymbals fast, it makes for a more precise sound. When used for the hihat, it makes a quite different and faster play possible... //nerd mode=off

@bradkohl99

3 жыл бұрын

This particular cymbal in question is also part of a stack, so it gives it even more of a unique sound too.

@cyberia55

3 жыл бұрын

It is a religious icon in some circles: “The Holy Cymbal”. 🙃

good reaction yaz. that song was a journey. also yea good comparison to o'brother, awesome band. saw em once at a one day festival right before brody dalle. the bass tone at ​4:32 though ♥ and 20:30 .. damn.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss! O’brother were amazing. I need to start listening to them again!

Legendary content.

Great comments about an amazing performance. Cheers!

They have yet to release their album!!

A similar song from back in the day, is Yes Close to the Edge 18 minutes of an incredible spiritual journey. If you've not heard it I think you would enjoy it,

Hello ms yaz how are you doing today happy to see you again you were off the grid

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Hello black noir! Pleasure to see you again :)

Like watching Rush record Hemispheres. . . Modern masterpiece

Great to see your beautiful self again. Are you familiar at all with the band Trust Company? I don’t think they’re active anymore and I don’t think they ever made it mainstream. I think they’re incredibly underrated. If you’d like to check them out, I’d highly recommend songs like Hover, Drop to Zero, Stumbling (I absolutely love the acoustic version), Finally, Someone Like You to name a few.

Double-posting.. yeah. So, those cymbals with the holes in them. Those kind of cymbals give you a much different sound than a traditional cymbal. Some describe it as a "trashy" sound, and the cymbal crash/sound is usually much shorter and quieter. Quite a unique sound compared to a traditional cymbal. Not sure if anyone has already talked about this..

Courtney sings and screams with such little effort, as a singer It's amazing to watch. Check out Entheos for the other side of that coin. Chaney looks like she will devour souls!!!! And I am pretty sure she will. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2ihxcqpp8nUiKg.html

@imcrazedandconfused

3 жыл бұрын

Entheos also has the 2nd most talented singer/instrumentalist couple in this field (did they marry in the meantime?). Right after Courtney and Mike. :-)

@ericderami

3 жыл бұрын

@@imcrazedandconfused I forgot and/or didn't even think about that!

Opeth. Harlequin forest. You'll love it. Promise.

yaz what headphones are those

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Big clunky ones that were £30 👀

No, you didn’t say anything stupid...until you said you hoped you didn’t say anything stupid. OWN YOUR SHIT!! Oh and Trust Fall is a song by Spiritbox I think you’d dig, seeing that you enjoyed this one.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

I shall own my stupid from this day forward!! 🥳🥳🥳

@scrptar129

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 Atta girl! Just keep being your lovely little self and there won’t be much stupid to own. You’re the boss here, after all. We come to see you, not the other way around.

Recommending Spiritbox is like recommending wine.... I need to know more about you, and how I feel about you, before I commit to my first recommendation.

yoo got enuff symbols mate! :D

Hey there Yaz could you please try Lucid or The Remedy from Polaris... You won't regret it 😎

know what your saying about long tracks showing friends remember free bird being on GTA never got through the track cos the we'd smash the car up before we'd heard it then showing to a mate after I'd actually heard it and they're like this is boring downing mate until it kicked in lol same with stairway they never get it until crescendo lol anyway yeah know what you mean rambling lol

Geez so gorgeous 😍

Royal fuckeries. 😝 30 seconds in and I'm laughing. You're awesome. Courtney is bad ass. Bugger off!

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

Omg tex! Check ya Patreon messages - I’m sending ya something

@texgarrett7158

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 i dont have patreon anymore. Lol. I might still have discord...i think.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

@@texgarrett7158 oooo I need your address - wanna email me at info@yaztheproducer.com and we can sort on there :)

@texgarrett7158

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 signed up.

Blocked videos are the bane of KZread. Damn you copyright.

Pretty eyes. Js.

Sup from Texas. Send us all of your spare Ammo. Any extra guns would help out too. More guns. More ammo. I barely have a 1,000 rds of 9mm.

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

What is gun

@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

And hi Texas :)

@Rodzilla5332

3 жыл бұрын

@@yazma2 seriously. You guys don’t even get to carry pepper spray. I don’t know how you do it.

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@yazma2

3 жыл бұрын

YAAAAY

If you like Spiritbox check out Courtney and her husband's old band Iwrestledabearonce.

I wanna kiss you!