ANALYZING EMO BANDS 

Ugh, I want to say teenage me is here for this but let's be real, present me is here for it

Gerard Way is an emotional storyteller. I think he gets out of his voice exactly what he is going for. If your voice matches your goal and it isn't damaging I think it is perfect for the part.

"I get it you pink haired, beautiful bastard" XD. Hiram is fricken hilarious!

i genuinely can't pick my favorite quote from this video but "i had a fake myspace page saying i was bert" is a strong contender

"we're gonna start with some my chemical romance" I've been blessed

"i'm feuding with pete now," said every fall out boy fan, every day of their lives

“You pink-haired beautiful bastard” yeah same

You should give Gerard's solo stuff a listen, there is a lot more clean vocals and you can tell he hasn't damaged his voice at all over the years- he sounded exactly the same at the recent reunion show as well. I need his secrets because that's the singing style I like the most lol

I’m gonna need an “Analyzing Emo Bands” series with you two. Seriously. This was so interesting! And funny 😆

You’re so talented. Most vocal coaches I watch just say whether they like them or not, but you always say what they’re doing and actually coaching while still being entertaining. You’re voice is so amazing too, and I just love you’re videos

That icon bouncing around was sooo distracting. I lol'd when you noticed it too.

Died when you said his vein was “burtsing” in his neck. There are so many other bands I’d wished you would have talk about! The Used was huge because of the emotion Bert had while performing. I’m pretty sure he went so hard during a performance that he literally started puking while screaming. This is my era. Sooo many memories.

This was awesome! Pop punk next please, Tom DeLonge would be so interesting cause technically he's bad, yet his voice resonated with millions around the world

Patrick Stump's voice is my absolute favorite. I can hear .01 seconds of it and know it's him. He's so unique and in control of his voice and emotes so beautifully. He sounds amazing live, as well. Even if FOB isn't your style, I think it's undeniable he's an amazing vocalist.

Welcome To The Black Parade was when I checked *in* :D

My favorite singer from this popular "emo bands" is Patrick Stump. I'm not a huge fan of punk-pop music, more like a casual listener, but I really believe he's an amazing singer... He stands out to me because his voice is powerful, his delivery is very passionate and somehow the contrast between his personality (he's such a nice guy, gentlemanly, kind, good sense of humor but maybe a bit too nice sometimes) versus how CONFIDENT, relaxed and versatile he seems on stage... It's sort of charming to me. I think he's amazing. I enjoy how he plays with his technique, it gives his delivery a lot of personality. I wish I could listen to him singing a wider variety of music... Something like neo soul or jazz funk would be interesting (something that mixes older with more modern sounds)... That joke about him having "a soul voice" is actually the perfect way to describe why he's such a great singer. I believe Patrick is a member of some Musical Academy now?? He would be such a great teacher.

Ok, I love Gerard Way's voice so much. He manages to get his feelings across more than any other vocalist I've listened to. It's super impressive to me, and makes the songs that much more emotional Also, sidenote, but I actually love Pete's screams. Idk. Obviously you guys didn't, but I did.

So happy for this video, thank you! I will always love Gerard! Gerard has so much more vocal distortion on the 1st cd (I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love). It's interesting the ways they sound different on each record. I love MCR's storytelling through music. You guys need to make more videos together this was fantastic!

I swear to god, when I was in high school I talked to a supposed Bert McCracken on myspace, and I swear if it was you Sam, I'm so mad. lol I firmly believed in my teenage heart that it was him...and now I"m like....did I talk to Sam Johnson posing as Bert?

Just saw FOB last summer and yes, Patrick was doing the most, but I still loved it. 😂

I am SO here for this video (and please let this be a series).

I need you guys to talk about Claudio Sanchez’s voice.

Would love to hear you analyse and talk about Tilian's voice from Dance Gavin Dance

I was one of the lucky ones who actually got tickets to see MCR. Even with age Gerard is still great 👏🏽

Fall Out Boy hook! YES!!! This is going to be a good one.

sorry but I’m only referring to Sam as BIG BURT™️ now

Any plans for you two to do a podcast?

this video is my dream come true, thank you sam and hiram for this gift

Lmfao the whole Fall Out Boy/Pete Wentz thing was gold 😂 They will always be my favorite band. Loved them since their first record!

As an edgy, Tripps-wearing teenager in 2008, I absolutely hated Paramore and I made that fact clear any time their music was playing. Smash-cut to me in 2018, almost causing a five-car pileup in my work truck because I was jamming so hard to "Misery Business" that I went left-of-center.

Please analyze Adam Gontier of 3 Days Grace / Saint Asonia. Maybe younger version live vs later in life and compare differences

Please do more of these. This was so fun!

I absolutely loved this video!!! I grew up with these bands as well! I would already love a part 2. ❤️

I’ve been waiting for Sam to talk about Gerard Way’s voice since I subscribed!

*Pete we have a problem*

Awesome video! I'm going to see The Used again in February, and I can't wait. Their shows are always amazing.

When you watch this a year later “I’m really looking forward to 2020” 🤣

Thursday and The Used lead singers are not "good singers", but are very good emo singers. Bert also blew out his voice. I heard them in 2008 and 2016 and it was completely different.

Sam Johnson reacting to and analyzing Taking Back Sunday? 🙌🏼❤️

When you said something like "it was about singing high not necessarily singing well" I immediate thought you should review bert and adam. Hahaha.

I didn't know I needed this video up until this very moment but now that it's here I'm way too excited about it 😅

Dude, y'all have made me so happy with this. I love all of these bands and I LOVE hearing you talk about how they manage to do what they do. And can I say how warm I got hearing you're a little emo boy at heart?

“I grew up hating this band” HOW????

"I get so proud watching them. It's like a dad watching his children, even though I'm pretty sure they're all older than me." Lol

What a good holiday gift, this is the kind of video I always hope to see 🙌💖 If the emo resurgence really takes off I hope there will be much more for you to review

Such a fun video! Would absolutely be here for a part 2! And yes, Patrick is the king!

thank you for including the used, knowing dan’s name, and bert IS the king. took my boyfriend to his first concert the day he graduated high school.. to that the used tour ❤️ i loved this channel before but i have been waiting for this. the used are the sweetest dudes ive ever met and their live shows are the best ive been to ❤️❤️❤️

I’m so here for this video! I managed to see most of these live, except for Dragged Under.

I always thought William Beckett of The Academy Is... had a very interesting voice, it’d be cool to see another video on these types of bands!

When I listen to this kind of bands I don't want it to sound clean or that it is easy to sing, I don't know if it's only me but I don't want them to sound technical o effortless at all!!!

It's always fun to hear you make the sounds, I'd love to see you sing some songs!

you guys should start a podcast, I'd love to listen to you guys analyzing certain bands on a longer scale than a single song and going more in-depth

Please do a video about paramore!!!!!!✌🏻

So....haven't watched yet, but Sam acknowledges how much he looks like Gerard Way, right??

I would love to see him react to serj from system of a down

I don't know how I missed this video when it was uploaded but it's simply incredible! So much nostalgia, The Used hold such a special place in my heart - thank you Sam and Hiram!

You guys get it. It wasn’t about singing well. It was about the emotion they could portray with their voices. That’s why I’ve always loved The Used, My Chem and TBS. Live shows were and still are about having fun, and just experiencing the music together. The album is for the voice, not a live show. If that makes sense.

I have listened Taking Back Sunday for the first time thanks to this video, and it is SO GOOD. THANK YOU.

Oh you posted this on my birthday! Great video! Very very nostalgic music from my youth.

Sam, your reaction videos are excellent. I love this discussion format too! Would love to see more.

React to Coheed and Cambria. . . Claudio has an amazing voice

I'm so excited you enjoy this kind of music! I've always been into this genre and harder and a lot of people say it's just crap and noise. I love your videos. Have a merry christmas Sam!

Omg, this is the funniest video you've ever done. Also I love when you review metal/emo/rock vocalists. I can see your passion for the music. More, more!!!!

One of my amazing friends (RIP Blake) is the true star of this. He's the one who taught Bert how to scream way back in the day. I still remember the boys from The Used singing Britney Spears covers back in Junior high. I love them still.

Loved this! I'd love to see the same kind of video with 80s hairbands.

I wanna hear you critique ATREYU!

You guys are an awesome duo! This was a very entertaining and interesting video and like everyone else, I'm quite pumped that you reacted to the songs of my youth :D thank you very much!

Loved this video great stuff Sam!!

AFI!!!! ❤ P.S. junior high was rough for everyone 😉😅

A lot of these brought me way back to my childhood. Thanks for the analysis, the insight you give is good and informative. :)

you guys have the best rapport and i love you guys goofing together

I was so hoping for some Coheed and Cambria

They're clearly having so much fun in this vid! Love it!

Eyes Set to Kill was my band

This video was so fun! You two together are hilarious!

This was awesome, make this a series!

Thank you Sam for doing this video. Always dig your content, and I learn a lot from you. You have such a wide range of music you cover on your page. This one happened to really catch my attention. Keep it up man. Love your stuff.

I would ADORE more TBS reactions. Gimme a Slowdance on the Inside. It’s always fun hearing you react to singers you really enjoy

Bert McCracken was my hero for singing but I can’t sing like him and if I do try it hurts especially on a lot of the vocal fry. Not to mention he does have an insane vocal range you can definitely hear it in their first Album (self titled album) He’s also had vocal surgery. Too me he’s really underrated and he’s amazing and even if his vocals aren’t perfect live he puts on an amazing show. So thank you for recognizing him. Long story short. I heard him for the first time in 6th grade on Fuse TV. The Taste of Ink Music video was brand new. And when I heard 4 o’clock in fucking morning it blew me away and I kept my attention. I’ve been a huge fan ever since.

I think this is my favorite video you've ever made

Waited for this video whole damn weekend :D

This was hilarious, loved it!! I guess I’m a bit older, lol, emo for me was Dashboard Confessional, Yellowcard, etc. during college and it was EVERYTHING at the time 😆😆. Great video, you guys are awesome!!

we need this as a podcast, sammy

i'd love to see more emo vocal analysis! especially since it uses (to my ears) some pretty unusual vocal techniques

Amazingness! Part 2 please! Do some of the scene legends like Craig Owens, Johnny Craig, and Claudio Sanchez!

This right here is my jam. Awesome video, you should do another including Jonny Craig from Emarosa and Craig Owens from Chiodos. I have a naturally deep clear voice and is so frustrating trying to sing the high distorted stuff that I love to hear

Adam Lazzarra and his wonderful microphone antics FOREVERRRR ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for doing this video!

Oh my god this is what I've been waiting forrrr

Please analyse Ben Howard’s performance of End of the Affair on Jools Holland! It’s quite an old video now but it’s one of the most breathtaking live performances. His use of his guitar is also something quite spectacular!

Havent watched it yet but THANK YOU for including bert mccracken! I've been trying to cover the used songs for months now without ever getting it quite right

I had no idea I needed this. Thank you.

This is it guys. I've been suggesting this one for a long time. ♥️

I would love to hear your thoughts on the godfather of emo singers, Jeremy Enigk from Sunny Day Real Estate. One of the “weirdest” vocalist but one of my favorites.

For harmonizing, it is very difficult to start, but I would say the easiest way to learn is to: P.S. - Sam you're incredible. Start with your melody line and think about creating a Major Third harmony above the melody line (so you can sense how to harmonize). Once the pitch is accurate for each note, I would start adding Perfect 4ths and 5ths. Understanding Intervals and the connection between one melodic note and one harmonic note is key for harmonization. Hope this helps someone : )

It's not just Gerards voice that is unique, it's the whole Band. I'm so happy that they're Back. My chemical romance is and always will be my favorite Band ♥️

Do more reacts to this. It made my day. The Used was the best band I've ever seen live. No question.

"ok Shakespeare" ok but Bert legit ACTUALLY recites Shakespearean soliloquies onstage in between songs now lol. He memorizes them at night with his daughter as a ritual before they go to bed, which is actually really freakin' cute.

Early teenage Katie is here for this video ❤❤

This makes middle school me so damn happy. So happy Emo is making a comeback 🖤🖤🖤

Thank you guys 👏