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TK recently did an interview with Crunchyroll (it's on their KZread channel) where he talks about his musical journey including discovering his unique vocal style. To this day he is entirely self-taught. He started out like you could imagine in his normal voice. When his band Ling Tosite Sigure rehearsed their demos in a tiny run-down studio he couldn't hear himself because his guitar drowned his vocals out. So he started to raise his voice an octave and it worked. The fault was btw the sound monitoring system haha. Obviously he learned a lot over the years (a lot of voice cracks early on but with practice they stopped), but he also expressed the desire to do voice training someday. LTS is btw a post hardcore/prog rock band with twin vocals (TK + the female bassist Miyoko). It's worth checking out one of their live performances (Dead is alive tour 2022 has lots of good ones like Missing Ling, Telecastic Fake Show or disco flight).

@abhinavduttamusic

4 күн бұрын

Could you share the link man? I want to watch it ❤

This video may be about his vocals, but more than anything TK’s guitar playing is wholly unique to him. He is one of the most fascinating guitar plays of our time, and his style is so distinguished.

the way i was WAITING for this to drop 😭😭

The way you reacted to guitars reminded me of some other reactor listening to "first death" by TK. Full of guitars, super fast, screamy, also featured in the anime Chainsaw Man. Would love to see you check it out, it's super cool!

Now you need to listen to the Acoustic Version and we're done

It's when you listen to this original version of Unravel that you realize that Ado was actually very accurate live to the original. And yes, Rock is alive. He's just on a world tour.

@Jordan-Ramses

5 күн бұрын

Ado and TK are the same person.

@user-ii1ke9ex4u

5 күн бұрын

@@Jordan-Ramses Of course not

@Shreat-Hedgehog

5 күн бұрын

⁠@@Jordan-Ramses They’re not?

@JohnDoe-xr8lr

5 күн бұрын

​@@user-ii1ke9ex4uno shit Sherlock

@vandeboeds1

4 күн бұрын

in my opinion, on live version Ado can't control her emotion that effect to his voice and breath

Brings me back to 2014

The singer's voice and the teacher's voice are completely different, but Mr. Chris, who can instantly express the characteristics of the voice of a unique musician, was so wonderful that I was stunned 😳 I am often surprised by the singer, but ... After repeating the voice of the previous video and today's video, I realized that the vocal coach is also very cool✨I want to continue to enjoy the skills of my favorite singer through Mr. Chris♪🎉

I'm so glad you finally listened to this version as well and analyzed it. Both The Fisrt Take and the original MV are awesome each in their own way

Man this takes me back, god this is so nostalgic. I heard this song the first time watching Tokyo Ghoul (This song was used for the opening theme of the anime tokyo ghoul). I was just so stunned at how much chaos this had but weirdly teetering on the overstimulating aspect for a song. This song gave me chills, a genuine whole body chills. I'm glad you finally reacted to it, finally the day has come 😭.

An interesting point, on the world tour (and others too), "Ado" band had keyboardist and backing vocalist Sara Wakui, and she is also part of TK's group, was on the recording of his last song, and is now on his tour.

I've been hoping that you would do more TK he's my favourite singer, if you're interested in looking at more of his stuff from here I'd recommend Katharsis as a song which really shows off his abilities, or you could look at his first take performance of copy light which is really beautiful. If you're interested in hearing his screams I'd recommend Sergio Echigo from his band Ling Tosite Sigure's first album, tho id understand not covering it on the channel since it probably wouldn't get too many views.

TK is the reason I bought my Telecaster!

I’m so glad you finally do the reaction and analysis to the studio version!

Definitely would recommend listening to "first death" by TK easily one of the best songs from him up to date

@mila1195

5 күн бұрын

Agree! I have the impression that his songs become more and more interesting, complex and bold every year. This man is amazing!

@C0reyTaylor8

2 күн бұрын

first death is so good

The video might be only 3 years old, but the song itself was released in 2014. So there is quite a time gap between this and his performance for the First Take

oy my god!!! you're a pro

So thankful to you for putting out this kind of content and explaining how to access the tone! ❤ Thanks Chris!

Great video! I think you would really enjoy Alexithymiaspare by Ling Tosite Sigure (TK’s band), and I certainly would like to see you react to it

@conix10

5 күн бұрын

Yeah, it would be awesome if Chris could check out a song from LTS. They are a 3-piece with TK on guitar + vocal, 345 or just Miyoko on bass + vocal and Pierre on the drums. I would love to hear his opinion on their twin vocal style with TK's high vocals and Miyokos female vocals :D I think Miyoko has improved her vocals a lot over the years, so an analysis would be awesome.

Chris, you are super educational and entertaining at the same time. Just love the way you respond and respect the artists. You are the model and the embodiment of constructive character that this world needs.

So happy you are doing more Japanese vocalist theres so much uniqueness to be found! Still think you need to deep dive into Dir en Grey and Kyo's vocals ( or really any of his other bands Petit Brabancon or Sukekiyo) So many Japanese vocalists have taken inspiration from him and the amount of freedom he has with his voice is insane.

Chris you're awesome been a fan for a while

we love you and your analysis chris

AdoもTKもそれぞれに素晴らしい個性がある。よく「どちらか」というコメントを見かけるけど、それは間違いだと思う。アーティストにはそれぞれの表現方法があって、彼もまた素晴らしい。忘れないで。

Since I first heard TK's music as a college student in Japan about 15 years ago,（「Imaginary Security」, Before his solo career the coolest song..） His aggressive guitar solos and delicate singing voice.he has remained basically the same. And now I am watching your professional analysis from across the ocean. Isn't this very nice and interesting?

Omg, the masterpiece

When Chris explained how to do the scream with the headvoicecracks it reminded me of morty 😂

Whoooo so happy you did the original!

cool analysis. i never knew it's so complicated :o

Fantastic analysis 🤩 Just when I think “Wow that was cool. I wonder how he does that,” you are unraveling it before my thought completes. Always learn sooo much in every video. So much gold as a listener just wanting to fully enjoy the experience and as a singer wanting to learn from it. These are perfect examples and supplements for what you teach in your courses. ⚡️✨🌟🔥🎶

Love TK….people can do all the covers they want…but TK’s will always be my favorite❤

Never thought I'd see Chris cover this one! Amazing.

@chrisliepe hello from tokyo as a Japanese lady i really really like your reactions to things and how you pick out the smallest of details in songs within the voices that even other vocal coach reactors fail to realize or mention. Anyway i would love to suggest a song to you and that would be the song vanitas by dimlim its one of my most favorite Japanese songs ever and everytime i have shown this song to others they have been mind blown by the sheer talent from the entire group unfortunately they have disbanded and its sad but i really hope you check out and enjoy the experience and be mind blown like others who have seen it

Yessss, another TK’s analysis

yessssss yay TK tysm 💯

Great show Chris❤

PLEASE do a video on Ado's cover of Basket Worm! It's one of her most underrated songs and the way she uses her voice in it is very cool.

TK is so fire in everything I’ve heard from him, his other first take performance (copy light) is brilliant.

I'm so glad that you started with the Ado cover of this song and finally got to this original. And I could tell you that you have loved this song very much long before you arrived this time.

TK from 凛として時雨のfirst deathも聴いてみてほしいな😎

I'm surprised you haven't done the Creepy Nuts Bling Blang First Take reaction, the song went viral and everyone and their mothers reacted to that.

one of the best, not only vocally, but also as a guitarist and composer, I recommend listening to his band, ling tosite sigure, one of my favorite songs is "telecastic fake show", "am 3:45", "disco flight", " abnormalize".Thanks for the reaction

Everyday I wish that a TG remake true to the manga gets announced with Unravel as opening theme one more time.

You should greatly consider listening to Jonathan Young's English adaptation of this song. One of the greatest song covers ever.

You should do a comparison between Imminence's studio and acoustic versions. Eddie hits some impressive high notes, and they've completely reimagined the tracks for their acoustic versions. The versions of "Wine & Water" are one of my favorites for this comparison.

❤😮😊 Chris I'm beginning to think me and you have the same technique at learning vocals😮

Hi Chris! I highly recommend checking out Takanori Nishikawa - FREEDOM, the original song and THE FIRST TAKE version!! He has an insanely powerful voice that will blow you away!

Next listen to TAGAMATE by TK!

we need more tk reactions- his band is ling toiste sigure which has even more amazing songs

"Boukan" in it's live version specially, is also a very good one you may enjoy, the lyrics are very emotional and intimate, the singing has many nuances in it and there's an awesome guitar solo at the end. Also thanks for checking out one of my favorite singers, he inspired me a lot to start singing along with other Japanese vocalists and I had already waited years for an expert like you to analyze his mesmerizing voice!

Just came from your Ren reactions, I really love your in-depth insights to music and singing! I don’t hear a lot of reactors talking about head and chest voice, something I had drilled into my head during my high school theatre days. If we’re talking anime, Shunkan Sentimental is one of my favourite Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood endings, with an electric guitar intro that never leaves my head. FMA:B has a LOT of really good songs. I don’t know how often you take recommendations, but I think you might like an artist that goes by Will Wood, formerly Will Wood and the Tapeworms. His work in the Tapeworms era has a special feel to it, so strange and fun and messy in ways I haven’t heard modern music use before. “Hand Me My Shovel, I’m Going In!” Has a lot of pieces that make for an experience of a song, his use of head and chest voice is so mesmerizing to me, and the available music video to that song is an experience I can’t describe. Another great one from those days is “Mr. Capgras Encounters a Secondhand Vanity” and that’s just half of the title. I won’t get into “The Song With Five Names” yes, there are five of them. But that song is ALSO a really good one. My second favourite of the album. Of his current work, I’d reccomend Cicada Days. A very beautiful and powerful song, with a softer, cleaner, more mature feel that shines through the album (but only a lyric video to go with it). Going through his catalogue feels like you’re seeing the change as he works to be in a better place. “Against The Kitchen Floor” is another fun and personally heavy song, my favourite of that album.

I love how this channel gets taken over by Japan haha

Love this! I hope it won't be too much to ask for an analysis of Ville Valo's singing.

Yessssss!!

Rocks on tour dawg

345 bass let's gooo!!! Can you do more LTS songs, like Abnormalize, Missing ling or Enigmatic Feeling?

I'd love to hear a Glen Hansard first time/reaction & analysis video. He's got such a powerful voice spanning 30 years!

Awesome, love the hell out of this song and their band!!!!! They have like 10-15 hall of fame songs

Hey Chris! I loved this amazing analysis! I was wondering if you could please do an analysis on Ueno. She is only 14 but an absolutely AMAZING singer!! You should definitely check out her cover of "Uminaoshi" as I think you'll absolutely love it!

I learned that early on how to disguise your dumping the breath and taking in❤

Chris cant believe u cut us off right before the chorus was about to drop by the way damn you haha

They also did the op for season 4 of Tokyo Ghoul (season not recommended) but the song is very good, it's called khatarsis

you should check out the song 'alexithymiaspare' from Ling Tosite Sigure (TK's band) it has a similar style and two vocalists

❤ this guy's done the same thing you're doing and what I do❤ he plays with his instrument and discovers new things😮

i'm here after watching the first take tk reac people sob in comments you still had not done the video yet , here we are !

Thank you for all the reaction videos you've been uploading so far. It's been really interesting as a beginner to hear about all different types of singing techniques, and trying to apply them myself. With that, I have a request for you if you want / have time to listen to. "Kurai Madoromi no Yobu Hou e" by mafumafu. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6SJqJR9lMfNo6w.htmlsi=5EQOcKkGPM_5g6XM Or honestly any other original song from him (his covers are also amazing, and his vocal range goes from about A2 - C7). Some may argue the C7 is actually a C8 (from his Alien Alien cover). He is my favorite singer, but I have almost never seen someone really react to him and analyzing his voice, even though it's VERY unique.

Unravel and Tagatame (new TK’s Song) are my favorite… I hope u can react to Tagatame one day! New subscriber ✨🍃

TKs music is awesome, I especially love his bands early albums, they're such a classic, I wish we had better masters of them (he always composes/writes, sings and does the whole mastering of his bands stuff so early stuff when he wasn't as good suffered from it), but they're still very good albums, I especially love as you still a sigure virgin? it also has a track sung entirely by his bassist (a girl called 345). They do dual vocals in his band (ling tosite sigure) while on his solo stuff he mostly does only his own vocals (LTS lately has been mostly doing more experimental stuff though his earlier work was more raw rock)

Finally!!!!

u should react to TK Copylight 1st take man definitely , u gonna love it or TK Katharsis (the official video) or TK Signal (also official video) all these are masterpieces either way so whatever u pick u ain't gonna lose thats for sure

You should check out Vengeance by Coldrain I love the guys voice his vocals are insane would love to here your take on it.

Love everything about this song… my favorite anime intro

What the flip, I'm learning this shit on piano

This version also got live version

@conix10

5 күн бұрын

If Chris checks out a live version, it should be the one from the egomaniac feedback tour in 2021 on Zekken's youtube channel. TK is so passionate in that performance and obviously every support musician on that stage is so talented.

Thanks for the analysis, if you want to check out more TK's vocal performance, I suggest you check out "Katharsis" which is also sing by TK. Also I recommend you to check out "Lemon" by Kenshi Yonezu, I think the texture of his voice is very unique and pretty interesting to check out

Tk is such a beautiful singer, you should react to more songs of him. Also, as you mentioned The first Take and you reacted to Babymetals newest Song, maybe check out their 2 Performances at the first take too

now all that's left... is a cover 👀 gotta bring it full circle haha

this video definitely did not come out 3 years ago :P this reupload yes but there used to be a upload from 10 years ago. ( yes this song is now 10 years old , lets all feel old together 😅)

This was phenomenal. Would recommend checking out Just Awake by Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

ASKING CHRIS TO REACT TO IMPERIAL CIRCUS DEAD DECADENCE

FYI, theres also an official acoustic version too.

Love your reaction on this version! Please, as a guitar player yourself, do us the favor to react to the One Take version of TK´s "Copy Light". You can thank me later :)!

Please listen to "Let me Hear / Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", or much better, listen to the song in a live concert, very good performance

😮 okay Chris that reminds me I'm a drummer❤ and I haven't learned to be vocalist without the drums😮 I can sing without the drums but I don't feel as comfortable😮❤❤ do I have to just break myself from the drums😮❤❤ that's going to be hard😮

i would love it if you could react to Ha Hyun Woo and any song from his killing voice reel. Amazing singer from korea

you should listen to his Unravel Live

You should listen to Katharsis from tk as well

Please react to matt flood singing lost in echoes one take. He is insane and you will be impressed

It would be epic if you could do a vocal analysis on Luke Spiller in the band The Struts. With their most popular song “Could have been me.” I’ve really gotten into their work and it’s just great

i love you react to more japanese band, their music is very good and diverse. i recommend you to listen another japanese band, yorushika. their music is very good and the vocalist has beautiful voice too. my favorite song is 'Sunny', 'that's why i gave up on music', 'Nautilus - live version'

Maybe not the best video to request this, but if you plan to do more The First Take videos, consider Queen Bee- Mephisto. I really like the first take version

tk has an amazing voice... also try checking out some songs from yorushika.

Check out mephisto first take by queen bee.

chris probably try listen to Yuri-Dried Flower

The video came out 3 years ago but the song came out in 2014

Can you take a listen to Tsukuyomi - Kyuseishu ? She's another really talented Japanese singer with a (in my opinion) unique voice.

Esse cara tem cara de doido viciado.. mas no caso a droga é a musica 🫶🏼

I guess what you would call me as I'm a mimic😮 I don't really want any vocal training like I told you❤ but thank you again❤🎉 all of you who want good vocal training this is your guy❤❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊 I tried to match Studio drops❤ you know after they've cleaned it up for public viewing😮😢🎉😂😂 and then I try to learn everything they do their pitch the range😮 but I can only take my range so far😊 but I like to steal vocalists bravado❤ you know the little stuff they add to a song to really drive it home😮 get to your head or heart❤

There is a singer I want you to reaction &analysis ✨Please do it someday✨I want you to see the band called Mrs Green Apple's Queserasera Live from Atlantis.❤He often sings refreshing songs, and he also provide songs for ado✨. Also, please take a look at Kenshi Yonezu - KICK BACK (Live with Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu band) of a rock collaboration band & King Gnu - SPECIALZ (King Gnu Dome Tour THE GREATEST UNKNOWN at TOKYO)this band simple cool ✨These two have different genres But like Ado,there’re singers who is popular with young people in Japan now♪😂Sameday…please take a look❤