I absolutely think conor is one of the best male vocalists around right now but he's so underrated. I got to see him live last month and it was just as amazing as you'd think it would be. Also ps Jeff Buckley is a huge vocal inspiration for conor so he'd probably be happy you picked up on that influence.
i had the pleasure of seeing them live this year and let me tell you, it's so surreal to hear him sing like that live... he's such a tiny man too, and i spent the first three songs just wondering "how on earth is that SOUND coming out of him?"
This is why I like him. He sings with his heart out. In their song If I Get High,I never went through that situation but I fucking cried because the music and his voice was so freaking powerful that I got emotional and cried lmao
The depth of his emotion comes out whenever he sings. And if I get high is filled with emotion. One of the great voices in all of rock and practically no one knows about them. They are absolutely incredible. On top of that, they care about the quality of the sound they produce. Sat next to their sound engineer and he went into the crowd with a mobile tablet, taking sound readings and then came back to the table and adjusted a number of things and what little distortion there was before was then gone. Incredible!
@@kikivanamen6177 yes thats right! I am dutch and 2 other kids also listen to nbt and i am i huggeer fan of them and bc of me other people also listening to them
The way you got so emotional during the last song (Lover, Please Stay) really resonates with me; I always get tears in my eyes as well. Not only are the lyrics heartbreaking (it’s basically about your s/o slipping away and into depression, from what I understand of it), the vocals are spot on with it. Conor starts super soft, like he’s gently trying to break through his loved one’s wall of depression and trying to reach to them, but as the song progresses and it proves more difficult to hold onto that person, Conor’s vocals become louder and more desperate. The bit in the clip is right at the end of the song, and it always reminds me of those times when you’re so heartbroken by something all you can do is yell and cry - that last chorus is him crying out to the other person, and ending in a very soft note, almost like he tired himself out and he’s just whispering his last plea. I strongly suggest hearing that song in full, it’s an emotional experience, really. One of the things I really love about Nothing But Thieves is that all their songs are constructed very well, and both vocals and progression of the instruments truly reflects what the lyrics are; each song is a story not just lyrically, but also musically, really. They are amazing at what they do, no doubt about it.
lolitaspeach yep, it is. The bridge always breaks me because, as someone who can very much relate, it sounds so raw and desperate, and very real. I love how Conor opens up about how it really feels, and breaks the stigma that simply having a significant other will suddenly cure you of your depression; he’s not afraid to ask for help and beg their s/o to stick with him as he tries to rearrange himself back into an healthy state of mind.
@@dannydoescrapOh wow I remembered crying the first time watching and listening to that version of Lover, Please Stay. I felt every word he sang danggg 😰
I agree with you! I found them through YT out of procrastination but I felt so blessed that I clicked on their video,it's truly hard to find artist like them
Nur Amalina I always feel every word he sings, be it live or the recorded version, but yeah, that version and the one from 2013 just mess me up every single time as well. Every note he sings is very premeditated in order to convey the emotion the lyrics bring.
I hope no one jumps on me for saying this but his range reminds me of Freddie Mercury. I think it's because of how well he can transition his head void in an almost operatic range and then hold a melodic note with subtle vibrato. There's a great deal of emotion and your can hear the story.
I agree. Freddie Mercury has such a unique voice which is why I love queen so much and I never thought I’d find another singer that would touch my heart like Conor mason. He’s definitely 2nd after Freddie Mercury in my list from best singers out there. Just my opinion tho. :)
I've seen NBT twice now and truly it is an insane, magical and surreal experience. I took my sister with me the first time, and she had never listened to them before, and she was absolutely shocked. They played in a dive bar with about 600 people so it was pretty compact and she wasn't expecting anything much at all. Safe to say it was one of the best nights of my life, they were so much fun and absolutely incredible. I've seen a lot of bands in my time, Panic at the disco, Twenty one pilots, elton john, beyonce, and truly they gave the best show. They didnt have big screens with videos playing or anything but themselves and their instruments. I hope everyone who listens to them to one day get the chance to see them live because it is genuinely life changing. Conor is so small and pint sized its absolutely mental to see and hear the sounds that come out of him!
Rosa L in their last show in London (sold out Alexandra palace) they added trippy video feedback in the background and it was epic! I didn’t think I would like big production because I too went to see them when they played pubs and small venues, but they have found a way to do it the NBT way and it was incredible!
I’ve sent them at least 3 times now and every time I see them, it’s just so surreal and I literally can’t believe what I’m seeing and hearing. It’s so beautiful and I would take back one second of it. Conor and the band is amazing ❤️❤️
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to the band face to face and not only is Conor and then super talented they are also the sweetest beings on earth. They signed my shirt and it was just crazy... I’ll never forget it
I dragged my wife to see these guys, she'd had only heard a few song I'd been playing to death, but hadn't invested much in them & only went because I had 2 tickets. 3 songs into the show, she turns to me & say "These guy are F'n GREAT!" She not one to swear much either! Haha. 3 weeks after the show she was still talking about them. When they came back to Australia a few months later, she'd already purchased the tickets before I could tell her. Instant fan.
Hey, just a correction, the person who writes the songs is actually Joe, the blonde guitarist! 😊 They work perfectly together to create such powerful, beautiful works of art!
@@DMurphyApple He's the main lyricist tho. :) There are multiple interviews and tweets that make it very visible that he writes most of it and Dom is mainly responsible for the melody and instrumentation, although both him and Conor do help with lyrics that Joe presents to them
The last song that really got to you is called “Lover, Please Stay” and it is from their first album. It’s always been a favourite. Also, if you liked the tenderness of that one, you should listen to another song on that album called “Tempt You (Evocatio)”. Then their song called “Particles” from their second album is absolutely STUNNING! !
I’ve loved this band for so many years and I never understood why they don’t get that much recognition. Truly a hidden gem. He has the best male vocals I’ve ever heard:)
i saw them live like 5 months ago with my brother, and the fact that they literally sounded exactly like their recordings is so baffling to me still. I also got the honor of meeting them and saying hi and stuff and they were literally so nice and down to earth. If you ever get the chance I would 100% recommend seeing them live, it's life changing
I saw them live once and Conor's voice was so mesmerizing that I actually bought a ticket for their second concert the next day! You just get addicted to his voice!
ahh thank you so much for reacting to my video!!! i saw them live 3 times, each time was such a magical experience and so so amazing, its absolutely incredible and surreal to hear and watch this band to play live, i still don't get how that voice comes out of that tiny man. last time i saw them was last thursday and friday (15 & 16 november) i cried both times. if you have the chance go do yourself a favor and buy tickets, its so much fun and a life changing experience, no one can top this band and im so incredibly grateful, music can take you to so many places.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CHECKING HIM OUT 😭 I agree so much with everything you said especially the bit about Buckley 💕💕💕 remarkable band!! the last song is called lover, please stay! they also covered Buckley's lover you should've come over!! it's on Spotify and it's heart-breaking as you can imagine
that last song, 'Lover, Please Stay', Conor was literally ill during that performance and still knocked it out of the park. He's absolutely unreal. They just released a new EP that is absolutely killer lyrically, musically, and vocally called 'What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way'. I really appreciate how like great bands like Queen and Fall Out Boy, they are always pushing their own boundaries with genre and sound with every new record. They even managed to combine a Mumford & Sons song and Kashmir in a BBC cover session... I love them.
Song titles 0:24 . If I get high 1:19 . Amsterdam 2:41 . Wake up call 3:19 . I'm not made by design 4:04 . Wings (birdy cover) 4:18 . Sorry 4:58 . Graveyard whistling 6:09 . Itch 6:57 . Hanging 8:00 . Broken machine 8:56 . Lover please stay
Thank you so much for taking the recommendation! That last song is called Lover please stay, it was written by Joe (the blonde guitarist) over some heartbreak (naturally). I am moved that you are moved! They are also brilliant live and very humble nice guys from Essex!
One of my favourite bands and definitely my favourite singer. I found them, when they opened for another artist and had just one EP out. Long story short I fell in love with them that night. That was three years ago. And just a few months ago I had a pleasure to see them live again, this time as a proper fan. And damn, they got so much better. I absolutely love Conor's tone and all those emotions he portrays through his voice. And seeing him live is incredible. You see this tiny cute man in even cuter clothes and even though you know what's coming, you can't help it but feel totally blown away by his huge voice. Thank you so much for reacting to him.
The lady says: "It must be so great to see them live", well... I've seen them LIVE four (4) times and they are more than great... They are UBER great!!!
YAAAAAY!!!!!! I thought you were never going to react to them 😭 I love love love them. I've seen them live twice and he sounds the same live. They bring so much emotion in every one of their songs. Love you!!!!!
Yes! Nbt and florence are my favourite bands of all time!!! Thank you for pointing that out i can see how similar they are whilst still being completely different!!!
I went to see them when they came to Chicago and Conor was sick but guys....he can sing!! I’ve been with them since the beginning and I constantly just go into a pissed off rant on the fact that they aren’t as known as they should be! They are my favorite band, just AMAZING. Alright I’m done with my small rant . I just love them
Conor’s voice is absolutely phenomenal, and one of my ALL-TIME favorites. He is one of my top vocal idols. I was so interested to see a vocal coach’s reaction to his singing, so thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Comparing him to Jeff Buckley made me cry I love them both so much and when they released their cover of Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" I was in tears
Love how appreciative you are of NTB’s music and Conor’s gorgeous voice. I saw them live for the first time in October and literally had goosebumps the entire concert. His voice literally takes you somewhere high in the clouds, I can’t even explain how special he is and how he’s able to showcase raw emotion so wonderfully. NTB are such a talented group of guys 🧡
Thank you! I think everyone should appreciate Conor’s vocals because he’s got such a beautiful voice and he knows how to take advantage of it. I just love that little man haha.
I just saw them live yesterday the second time and it's always an amazing experience. I love NBT so much and i think they will definitely be really big some time.
Aaah I can't wait! One of my favourite bands, next to muse and twenty-one pilots haha, you should totally react to Matt Bellamy's best vocals (singer from Muse)
This dude is fckn geniuos... looks like a 5th grader but he can look whatever the fuck he wants...what a great frontman. I had the opportunity to see them live at the Sziget festival... a beautiful memory. And let's not forget to give credits to the whole band. They're fckn great
I performed If I Get High last year-my senior year- & was probably got the sickest I’d ever been right before the concert. I still powered through Bc that song (along with Lover Please Stay) meant a lot to me & I just had to do it. It hurt, I could barely catch a breath & I fudged a few parts being sick & all. But I left the stage crying Bc I was proud of myself for getting through it & because of just how much the song means to me. Definitely a life changing moment for sure. This band is so talented & definitely an important part of my life
I’ve seen nothing but thieves about 4 or 5 times, and every time I leave the show completely amazed. The first time I saw him, there was about 50 of us in the crowd and they played a song called ‘temp you’. I fully cried and felt emotions I didn’t expect. Was truly amazing!
You should really listen to Seafret, if you haven't yet! They are british indie-rock band and imo they deserve way more recognition. The vocalist, Jack Sedman, has an AMAZING and very unique voice, which would probably quite interesting to tall about. I saw them live last month and it was sooo good! Probably the best gig I've been to so far
He is a great singer, some of his tones and emotion remind me of Jeff Buckley. Love your vids they're honest, true, hilarious and seeing the way you feel and appreciate music is the best
@@rva Love to see/hear your thoughts on this one, so different but so much emotion and talent ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DnGPxmxVTuE.html
Some of the other guys from the band showed Jeff Buckley to Conor and Conor actually totally loved Jeff and he used his music as inspiration for some of his vocal workings. They spoke about it in an interview. I thought it the first time I ever heard NBT and it was what reeled me in. Then I fell in love with Conor as a person/artist of his own. Loooove him so much. He is truly a talented vocalist. All classically trained vocalists have an advantage. Then put emotional into it and BAM! You have pure beauty! Just like Jeff 😍
I watched your video to see what you thought about Conor Mason and his ethereal vocals ... I’m most happy to find you loved him; and then you mentioned Jeff Buckley - and it was then I knew - you had the same reaction I did when I first heard the band and Conor’s singing - he can sing as beautifully and emotionally as Jeff did... then I was reminded of the time, in the mid 90’s, when I had won tickets to see Jeff perform in a special live private performance hosted by Sony... I was so in love with his voice... a huge fan at the time. And then the reports that Jeff had died... my heart sunk... I’d never get to see him - ever. Even before his death, his music, his singing, made me very emotional, made me weep... I found it hard to listen to his albums for quite some time. I never thought I’d ever hear another man sing like Jeff Buckley, and then I heard Nothing But Thieves sometime in 2015 on Alternative radio... I immediately gravitated to their sound and bought their CD and fell for Conor’s voice (and the band as well!), later hearing the influence that Jeff Buckley had on their music... wonderful to hear such emotion again, almost thinking it was Jeff reincarnated... oh be still my heart! Conor made it easier to once again listen to Jeff Buckley... and validated my belief that both their voices were and are incredible gifts to the human species... Thank you so much for your amazing spot-on wonderful critique of Conor’s voice!! I could see he struck you to the core, as he has done to me too.
Conner is such an underrated artist yet one of my favourites. I love his range and is just so inspiring. Luv zis guy, also the rest of the band coz they have some maaaad skills
They are UNBELIEVEABLE live. Had a run in with all of them because I was so early to the show at this tiny venue- their tour manager told us to go rest out of the rain and he gave us his number to call when it was almost time for doors :''') got a picture with dom and chatted with him and joe and said hello to the others. Literally the best day of my life. Joe shredded his guitar inches from my face. (And may have stepped on my fingers a few times when they were resting on the edge of the stage.)
Can confirm, seeing them live is GREAT! I saw them in 2018 and oh man, dude’s got great range and amazing stage presence. Can’t wait to see them again someday 😊
When she said that it must be great to hear them live I actually started crying cause I would go to their show in 2 days if it wasn't canceled due to the Covid-19
I've seen them live twice now and the thing that's really wild about Conor is how he fills the room. Even his gentlest and most delicate notes make the whole venue resonate in a way that I haven't seen other singers do.
They are magical. They just put the smile on your face and tears in your eyes and just make you speechless. Love them. Seen them live not once not twice. It's an experience I cannot describe. They're shows are just incredible. They amaze me everytime.
NBT grew up listening to Jeff Buckley and finds a lot of inspiration in the Grace album it’s what got them to start a band and I think it’s amazing that people think of Buckley when they hear NBT it really shows where they came from 💛
I love this band so much! 😍 Their song "If I Get High" has to be one of my favourite songs 😭 It's so beautiful and emotional. Great reaction and breakdown Rebecca! 😊
Watched them alive few years ago. They're amazing. Conor's voice is so powerful. It's cool that you mentioned Jeff Buckley, cause he one of the band's musical inspiration)
i love hearing all the technical things you mention with his singing because all i knew was that he sings incredible (live too) and that he's gonna make you feel what he wants you to when listening to NBT's songs, they are great, and thank you for reviewing him 💕
yessss thank you so much for reacting to them!! i love them SO MUCH and i've wanted them to get more recognition and spot light since forever!!! THANK YOU THEY ARE AMAZING
Couldn't get Glastonbury ticket so went on holiday listening to it on the radio. Nothing but Thieves came on. Said to the Mrs we going to see these one day. 18 months ago and they were just as good as all the comments say they are. I hope they come round my way again.
First song I heard by them was lover,please stay on Spotify. I was totally hooked after that. Bought all their records and saw them live on my 21st birthday
I’m so happy people are listening to them! I got to see them last year and wOW! I crIED they’re so talented and I loooove their sound and Conor’s voice is just as incredible live for such a small person lmao
For me , there has never been a vocalist , accompanied by such talented musicians, that could evoke welling emotions from me since the legendary Jeff Buckley.
I used to feel self conscious about how much I stayed around my solar plexus, using tension to help with jumps and getting a grittier but fuller tone. My technique wasn’t good tho and I’d lose my voice sometimes due to support being weak. But after hearing Connor and singing their songs a lot at home and in the car, I realized it wasn’t bad if I can control it healthily. So yeah, it’s made me embrace it! And it’s really helped with singing high as a baritone. Love this guy’s singing and diversity of tones and techniques.
Seeing them live truly is an otherworldly experience, not only cause they're extremely talented musicians, but also because they keep the crowd entertained even during the slowest, saddest ballads. I'm so glad they're getting more recognition, they really work hard and deserve all the beautiful things life can throw at them!
