Vocal Coach analyses and reacts to Linkin Park - Given Up

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Holy shit. FINALLY.

To paraphrase Elizabeth (The Charismatic Voice): his voice is the human condition.

Chester gave a voice to the pain, like nobody else could. I'm in my 50's, and "Numb" hits me square in the feels, every time. That song helped me deal with some hurt that I'd been xarrying for years.

The AOL live session when this first came out, he does the entire 17 seconds.

As well as a few other live performances.

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As a man who has suffered from depression throughout my life, I'm right there with you, everytime I hear his massive voice I tear up :(

u should react to Qwerty, the way Chester switch vocals is amazing

As myself with severe depression I can relate to almost all of Chester Benningtons songs

I struggle keeping a single tone for 17 seconds (and I need a lot of air in my lungs). Imagine this madlad screaming THIS after having only one or two seconds to breathe after the "MY MISERY" scream, and then he has only a few more seconds to breathe afterwards and keep on with the chorus.

THOSE LUNGS GODDAMMIT, THOSE LUNGS!!!

2007: this shit rocks bro headbangs

now: I can't even get through the song without bursting into tears (╥_╥)

Chester explained in an interview that singing isn't hurting for his throat but for his head. To make distortion, you need to apply a lot of pressure plus an incredible work for breathing. That's why your blood pressure raise like you're trying to lift heavy weights.

Cheers from France

PS: I need you to know you have the cutest smile of YouTube!

Words cannot describe what that man (and band) did for my life, followed through my teens into my 20s before the sad loss of Chester.

Wow, I can tell this one was a passion project for you, Beth. Excellent job concentrating on the technique when it's obviously subject matter and an artist who cuts deep and very personally. I'm sure fans and maybe even people associated with the band are very appreciative of your efforts here. I know I am.

Having seen them live, still hurts me knowing I will never see them again.

When I get caught in my own head this song usually helps bring me out

Thanks Beth
I have watched many of your videos and really appreciate your musical knowledge. You are one of my favorite reactionary persons and this one really hit home as my best friend suffers from severe depression with suicidal thoughts everyday.
Also I just wanted to say what an amazing music artist you are and wish you nothing but the Best in your career. The world needs music more than ever and I can see you being a big part of the solution.
ROCK ON!
Brian
The Dolphin Man

Oh yeeeees, I was waiting for you to react to "Given up" 🥳❤
RIP Chester, you're terribly missed down here 😢

If I remember correctly, Chester couldn't do that 17-second scream anymore because his vocal cords couldn't handle it anymore. I think I once read something like this that came up during a medical examination.

I think it's amazing to hear someone describe how they physically feel his voice, because I really do too.
It strikes me just about between my shoulderblades, like it's trying to get in, and sometimes it's almost unpleasant. I think it's because, like you said, some of his sounds are so primal and emotional, it triggers a response. I also often wish I could hug him, because he awakens so much compassion in me. It really was something, how authentic his voice was ❤

Thank you for sharing your insights! It's deeply fascinating, and you do it in such a way as can be understood by people who aren't singers, or even musicians. Well done!

This might seem an odd suggestion, but I'm really curious about what you'd think of some of Chester's earliest work. During his late teens/earliest twenties, he was in a band called Grey Daze. They released two albums, Wake Me and No Sun Today. They had a very grungy sound, and Chester's singing is quite different there. Sadly no live recordings with decent audio.
The band remade many songs after Chester's passing, but for the most part, I prefer their old ones.
If you'd be interested, I think it would be fascinating, but I get if it's not "popular enough" to get the views needed to make a video. Thank you once again, I hope to see more analysis of his vocals ❤

Love the music you bring to the table and your reactions are like 🍒s on top keep up the outstanding work darlin 👍