Taka is one of my favorite singers in any genre. It's also really cool how effortlessly he writes songs in 2 different languages.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Ya that is super cool!

I love how every KZreadr who reacts to One Ok Rock makes that connection to Chester and Linkin Park. They are a huge influence on One Ok Rock.

@natisilva8989

4 ай бұрын

🇵🇹i suggest you listen take what you want the song they sang after Chester s death

Taka is the reason I wanted to be a singer.. Dude is absolutely phenomenal

@Tai_SYNF

Жыл бұрын

He’s the reason why I’m the vocalist for my band :)

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Nice

@griffithfemto2457

Жыл бұрын

@@Tai_SYNF W

@rengechioya

Жыл бұрын

bro, we are same....

He covered Adele's "hello" and I cried the first time I heard it. Not only is his voice awesome but he expresses so much emotion and purposely includes there fans so they can participate.

interesting fact, Taka was actually sick during this performance. The show was almost canceled due to that. Some good ones to check out, his cover of Adele's Hello, also he did a cover with Open Arms with Arnel Pineda from Journey. Also a pretty interesting mini documentary of the writing of the song Renegades which was cowritten by Ed Sheeran. This band is absolutely amazing.

@sethrenville798

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense. It sounded less like he was trying to do Fry at the beginning of those notes, and more like he was highlighting the first subharmonic with his residence. I know that happens quite a bit to me when I am not feeling well, or have just been practicing my subharmonic vocal quite a bit that day, as both end up leaving my false cords more liable to resonate at half speed. Honestly, a majority of people that I have actually heard speaking accidentally introduce it at certain frequencies. I only started picking it up because I have been learning how to sing with subharmonics, but it's absolutely nuts just the amount of accidental awesome vocal techniques that a significant portion of individuals end up incorporating into their speech without even being aware of it

@erikoenglish1651

Жыл бұрын

I'm Japanese and my friends attend this concert. Concert was delayed 45 minutes. Because Taka was sick and he couldn't speak. MD was with him backstage and took care of him. We couldn't believe he made it for more than two hour concert.

1.Japanese concerts don’t allow phones, all of them are wrist lights and 2. one of One ok Rocks big inspirations is Linkin Park as well as Taka singing at the tribute concert for Chester 3. Taka was sick and they had to take a 30 minute delay and this was the encore

What a surprise to see Taka on this channel! He's an amazing vocalist. Intense, emotional, and still so on-point technique wise. If you want to listen to one of his heavier performances, I recommend their song "Liar"! An absolute favourite of mine. And, old but still my favourite of theirs - "et cetera." (Fun fact and also me being a nerd - their band name is pronounced "one o'clock"! It's a clever word play based on the Japanese way of transcribing foreign words that allowed them to keep 'rock' in their name.)

Taka and Chester became friends from touring together. When Chester died, Taka filled in on their remaining tour dates.

More one ok rock pls!

You definitely should watch their acoustic live version of Good Goodbye ! Masterclass

YES!!! This band!!!! Thank you! Taka is literally incredible. Listen to One Way Ticket/Clock Strikes (field of wonder version). The high note...THE HIGH NOTE!! haha for real, it's amazing

He sang Somewhere I Belong for the Chester Tribute concert. And you might wanna check out his cover of Adele's Hello.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Oh NICE

Taka and his voice 🥹 is heaven. You should see more of him doing live performances. And oh before I forgot, he was actually not feeling well at this concert and This song is the last song in the encore. Pls react to The Beginning in eye of the storm tour.

@ashalexsugar8648

Жыл бұрын

He should really react to taking off studio jam, I think it’s such a good example of what Taka can do

@shicelle635

Жыл бұрын

@@ashalexsugar8648 I can recommend tons of OOR songs. Any will do. 😆 Yes I also loved Taking Off.

@musicsavessoul.4055

Жыл бұрын

@@ashalexsugar8648 Damn, that's my favorite one of the studio jam record!!

when you said chester i got teary eyed. they were my first favorite band ever and now one ok rock fills that spot and i just love takas voice sooo much 😢🥹 actually one ok rock and linkin park were good friends! actually one ok rock were supposed to tour with them a few weeks after Cheater died❤🥺

@zctwenty

Жыл бұрын

and Chester was Taka's idol! ☹️☹️

@Blinkuponatime

Жыл бұрын

that's what broke my heart until now

@coffeelatte8616

Жыл бұрын

Don't break my heart like that 😭

OMG YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Glad I found finally deliver :)

I have been listening to this band for so long and still freaking love them. I would highly suggest you react to Taka singing solo a cover of Adele's "Hello." It's so beautiful & honestly my favorite version of that song.

Loved this video! Very in-depth analysis. I really hope you get the chance to see OOR live when they tour with Muse. (OOR is not opening on all tour dates so be careful; I'm sad they're not opening when my cousins will be attending in Oakland.) It's not enough to just call Taka an amazing vocalist. The things he can do with his voice and the emotions he evokes are just so good. At this performance at Tokyo Dome, Taka was actually a little bit sick, which added an extra little raspiness that I think makes the song even more emotional. You mentioned him reminding you of Chester, and actually the band was supposed to tour with Linkin Park before Chester's untimely passing. At Chester's tribute concert, Taka sang "Somewhere I Belong," but he was really nervous and wasn't quite able to sing to his potential. Really hope you check out more of ONE OK ROCK's music and post more videos! Would love to hear what you have to say.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

This is good to know!

Having seen them live Taka is an incredible vocalist. I had goosebumps the whole time. He’s so powerful and versatile it’s awesome to watch. I’d highly suggest watching The Beginning or Take What you Want.

I don’t know much ab music theory etc, but I always find those analysis so intersting 😍 I’m glad you liked OOR so much, they are a great band. Taka said once, that he’s greatful to his parents for his genes, bc he got the high-ness of his voice from his mother and the power of his voice from his father (both singers, in diffrent genre) - yes, his voice was amazing to begin with, but he also improved a lot during those 17 years on stage ❤️ Things with amazing voice you should totally check out: “TAKING OFF” Studio Jam Session (specifically this acustic version) also: Good goodbye (Saitama Superarena) and perhaps Clock Strikes, Take what you want, and if you wanna see him scream, One by One xD

@davidfromamerica1871

Жыл бұрын

Taka singing an emotional song when he was a bit younger. He sings with great emotional timing using his voice. Taka’s singing reminds me of his Mother Mori Masako singing with her emotional voice and emotional timing in the way she sings her songs. kzread.info/dash/bejne/laKTxbOpqajXdso.html

YESSSS!!! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS REACTION FOR A LONG TIME!! Taka is incredible!

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!!

Taka's voice is simply a gift. I rarely go to concerts, but got my ticket to OOR concert in Jakarta this coming September. Hearing him and the band live is my bucket list for years.

The fact you made the almost immediate connection with Taka’s voice and Chester Bennington is incredible because he actually performed with Linkin park for the Chester Bennington tribute he sang Somewhere I Belong and I think he did a tribute with his own band to one more light. Taka has talked previously that Chester was a big influence in him becoming a vocalist and One Ok Rock was one of the openers for Linkin Park during their one more light tour before the tour was cancelled after Chester’s death.

It's been a long time since we saw chris this excited

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

:) It's SO fun to discover 'newer' vocalists that are really KILLING IT

Went yesterday to their concert here in Japan and they didn't disappoint 😭 Taka was perfect again

Great vocalist!!! And how you unpack his amazing voice!

Please react to more ONE OK ROCK Adele - Hello (Cover by Taka from ONE OK ROCK) & “Wasted Nights ” Concert ver Taka is so WONDERFUL!!

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to dig into more!

Taka was also sick during the concert which is amazing how he did that for a lot of songs!

Thank you so much, Chris! I am one of those people who asked for this.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

YESSS

He can do just straight up screams as well. Check out songs like deeper deeper and a large chunk of their early catalogue (no scared, 完全感覚dreamer) if you want to hear that!

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

I'm gunna!!!!

Another live rendition of this that I think is transformative for this song, is a video they have with a HUGE choir singing along with them. That's the best version of this song to watch/listen to. I get chills every time I watch it. If you search "One Ok Rock - We Are 18Fes" it'll come up. So good!

Been listening to them for over a decade. They rock man!

@ashalexsugar8648

Жыл бұрын

haha same here, probably 12 years 😄

@Animedonebadly

Жыл бұрын

@@ashalexsugar8648respect!

@ashalexsugar8648

Жыл бұрын

same to you! ever been to a concert? 😁

@Animedonebadly

Жыл бұрын

@@ashalexsugar8648 I believe they have an upcoming one that I plan to go to. Any good live? I already know the answer to that LOL

YOOOOOOOO TAKA ANALYSIS LET'S GO

i’ve been practicing chris’s videos to help me sing ONE OK ROCK.i’m very glad chris review them. THANKYOU CHRIS 🤘🏻

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

THANK YOU CHRIS LIEPE. Fun fact: Taka was sick in this concert.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

So good!

@jakeyu982

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe He's one of the main reasons why he inspires me to get better at singing! I'm so proud of myself I get to see them live the first time.

This is so cool bro! I've been following taka for years since 2010. And I'm always wonder how does he create that freakin voice. 🙏 Thanks!

Your analysis was really amazing. I know that Taka's voice is remarkable but when you talked about it, it really shows what an amazing vocalist he is. I really hope you listen to more songs because he can sing in different genres and still sound so good. I am glad that you discovered Taka and One OK Rock and other commenters have pointed out songs that you should listen to. Actually Taka's cover of Adele's Hello is how many people have discovered how good his voice really is.

also take what you want...live version is amazing !!! pierce is also an amazing song

Thank you so much for the "on or off switch" analysis to aggressive singing. I needed that!

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

When u explain it now it make so much sense, i always feel like Taka’s voice is on the edge to break but that never happens 😆 and that two sounds, clear+distortion i agree!! Been trying to find the right word. You should try Mighty Long Fall or Deeper Deeper 😁

Interesting! I just discovered them a couple months ago too haha. Not always super into the music itself - but an undeniable voice!

I met Taka on the Luxury Disease tour in Utah! His voice just blows you away! He’s super humble and loves all his fans! Can’t wait to see them again in April!

one ok rock is a great band. A lot of phenomenal music in the jrock/visuel kei scenes.

What a great analysis! Now I really want you to react to One Ok Rock "Good Goodbye" 35xxxv tour live from Saitama Arena, or "Take What You Want" live from Ambitions Japan Dome Tour. Taka (vocalist) does amazing chest voice-head voice-vocal fray switch in those performances, it's so emotional to hear.

Taka's voice is so early and couldn't listen to other bands for a while when I found this band couple of years ago. Please check out their other stuff too, this band is just awesome! They are literally hidden gem.

Awesome breakdown Chris, glad i get to see you do a vid on Taka, especially after i've posting and using some of his stuff for class review.

@fenderfox5080

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jonathan, thanks for turning me on to these guys, I love his voice

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to post the video! Was close there for a minute :) Thanks for the recommendation!

fun fact. He was super sick that day. To be sick and still produce that sound

I can't believe you reviewed Taka's vocals, been loving One Ok Rock for 6 years now, fantastic video!! Taka's style of vocals sparked my interest to pursue singing and that's why I've signed up to 'Discover Your Voice' course to start on my vocal journey, thankyou!!

One ok rock is such a powerful and beautiful band. They’re one of my all time favourite bands and I was lucky enough to see them on their Australian tour at good things festival. I love them

You should totally react to “Take what you want” 2018 live, Taka’s vocals go crazy!!! Love the reaction by the way!!

Man this was kool. I'd never heard of them but who the shit wouldn't love it. It's got that taking back Sunday feel but so modern

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Ya, I can hear. that as well!

Does anyone else get super happy when someone new checks out takas gorgeous voice?! XD love the reaction! Please do more! I recommend one ok rock wasted nights Japan dome tour! Please!

He was actually sick that night(shocker amiright). Now imagine being in the front row of a Taka who's not nerfed.

@JacksonseeYaj

Жыл бұрын

I love how you described him as nerfed in this vid lol got a good chuckle out of me.

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Eeek... Really???

@othinus

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe Yup. He was a LOT better live when I saw Wanoku play live in Manila(2015).

Just watch some of the Studio Jam Session Versions and you will be blown away ^^

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

I'll check them out!

I absolutely loved your reaction. And they wY you explained his voice. Please react to more. Cover of Adel "hello" in particular. Thank you. I love oor. I just saw them live in October in the US. They are hypnotic.

Vandalize - Living Dolls - Heart of Gold - Chaos myth - The Begining - take a look on those songs and his vocals

@slight1074

Жыл бұрын

"The beginning" I'm sure it was autocorrect for you there

@WinterMasterPocket

Жыл бұрын

@@slight1074 yes,thanks =) !

Always love seeing people fall in love with Taka and One Ok Rock! This was such a cool breakdown as well, I had never thought of all the different things he's doing with his voice. Hope to see some more OOR! Some great options for live stages: Take What You Want from the Ambitions Japan Dome Tour, their piano version of Renegades

I love their song "Taking Off". The breathy "hah" line that he does at the start reminds me of Mike Patton

do more taka analysis please. he's super awesome and your analyses really help me understand singing more.

Idk if this will sound offensive or not, but I really laugh at 6:16 .. And I wanna say thankyou for checking out OOR. They are very well known for their live performances. Also, if you wanna hear Taka's range or great vocals, you can check his cover of Adele's HELLO and also their acoustic performance of Taking Off. Funfact: Many reactors already hear or said that Taka's vocals really remind them of Chester. As a fan, I am really proud hearing it, knowing how LP is a huge influence to OOR's music, also sad at the same time, knowing they could have a chance to be the opening of LP's concert but sadly it did not happen.

Finally Chris... Man,his voice is so high,almost like a mystery to me - i wonder if Asian Singers have an natural higher Voice then other countries or is he just something more? One Ok Rock was your missing link ! Please do more analysisi or reaction's even on them because they are something amazing to witness !

Just as crazy as it sounds Taka was sick during this performance but he killed it

日本人として彼の声は本当に誇らしいです🎉

@user-ro7lx5gi8z

Жыл бұрын

神様からのギフトですよね😂❤🎁

I love it how you explain and tell us how both amazing and complicated it is to sing the Taka does

Please react to ONE OK ROCK - Clock Strikes 35xxxv Japan Tour and ONE OK ROCK - Mighty Long Fall 35xxxv Japan Tour 🔥

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Taka is my #1 inspiration as a vocalist and you are my #1 voice teacher on youtube (and in real life really). I'm so pumped to finally see this video! If you want to see them, they won't be participating in the entire Muse tour. February 25 to March 19, their furthest west shows are in St Louis, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston

i love it, taka its an amazing singer

When I heard him for the first time.. it was "nobody's home" live performance.. there was no going back from there!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Japan’s Treasure Taka 👍🏾I love One Ok Rock!👍

2:09 makes sense since Taka loves Linkin Park and Chester is one of his biggest idols and inspirations in singing.

I had the privilege of seeing them in concert at a house of blues in sept 2022, it was by far the best rock concert I’d ever been to. I literally cried it was so emotional! The Say What Reacts KZread channel has a fan cam of that entire concert if you’d like to check it out

Make sure that One Ok Rock will be performing in your town. One Ok Rock will only be there for half of Muse's tour, and then another band will replace them.

Loved listening to your analysis 🥰

I’ve seen them live and his voice is even more stunning irl. OOR is the first band/group I actually listened to years and years ago.

I love your reaction! and also I love your vocal technique too I'm a big fan of one ok rock, and I think your voice is amazing as well

Que análisis tan genial!!

Thanks for reacting 😊 ONE OK ROCK is my favorite japanese band 💓 Looking forward for another ONE OK ROCK reaction 😊😊😊

I am so happy that you find this band!! I have been listening to them since 2009 and I attended 3 concerts, Perú and NYC couple of weeks ago. Every time I hear and see them it´s incredibly awesome. It is so good you give them the space they deserve

Discovered these guys after they did a song for the new Sonic game, then heard "Save Yourself" off their new album... Instantly sold. Fantastic singer, fantastic band!

Thanks for this ❤ Taka is a phenomenal singer ❤

Thank you for this, great analysis! Taka is amazing.

You should 100% react to the live version of Clock Strikes from that same show too! Phenomenal

Wow! I never knew Taka's vocal techniques (or I would say gymnastics 😄) are this way too complicated to comprehend, but this guy explained it so well. All I know is that Taka has been gifted with a clear and distinct voice, great vocal pipes and an extraordinary lungs 😄 that is rare, he's truly a vocal and musical genius with how he expertly control his voice to sound so stable despite all the running and screaming on stage and make it look so easy like he's just breathing air or drinking water😂.

This was a great analysis of a great band! If you want to dive deeper into Taka's vocals, check out their live performance of "Take What You Want," which opens with a stunning acapella section.

So cool seeing Japanese music here Also I guess someone else probably asked this before but are you planning to make a video on Toru Kitajima aka TK? The way he creates that raw, slightly "whiny", sharp whispery quality to his voice, his way of screaming and all that Preferably as part of his band, Ling tosite sigure, it's somewhat underrated because of how much coverage his solo work gets

I'm glad you checked OOR. I became a fan ever since I heard them from the movie Rurouni Kenshin (live action). It's also nice you explained a lot about Taka's voice, their performance as a whole.

Went to 2 of their last concerts, let me tell you : they are even better live. His voice is better I'm not kidding. And he also has fun and makes the notes last twice longer at the end and shit. Runs around the whole show, and even went to the crowd (security was going bananas trying to keep him on his damn stage 😅). He stopped once for a light interlude that's it. Some of the best concerts of my life. Crazy. (First row too 🤯)

貴方の解説が分かりやすくてとても楽しいです！❤

Taka is the GOAT of Asia idc what y'all saying

One Ok Rock deserves to be better known. Every new person I show them to loves them. I've started playing their songs in my classroom (non swear ones) and even the 3yos love them!

Moreeee of these reactions is always good! Subbedd!

@chrisliepe

Жыл бұрын

One coming tomorrow! :)

your vocal breakdown is on point Sir. that's a good one.

Im waiting for that series of "How to sing like" for Taka ONE OK ROCK

I like your reaction want to see the next song from one ok rock fans

Thank you for featuring "ONE OK ROCK “❤️‍🔥I think TAKA's voice is the one and only voice ❕best band ever🎶I'm waiting for your reaction again〜🙏😆❤️‍🔥🇯🇵

OOR is amazing

Yesssss one ok rock for life!!! More reaction of them please

Every song gave me goosebumps love them so much ❤❤❤❤

Awesome reaction, love OOR! Am a new fan now.

I recommend you ‘The beginning’ by one ok rock it’s really nice one and taka’s live was splendid

hi! you should listen to "your tears are mine" by one ok rock too! taka, the singer, said that it was such a challenge to sing that amazing and meaningful song 🫂