First time hearing 'Freak On a Leash' by Korn - Vocal Coach Reaction and Analysis

We're continuing our journey through all the epic 90s songs I missed growing up. Today we're watching the official video for "Freak On a Leash" by Korn.

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[nubbinthemonkey]

Waiting patiently for 'that' part

[duanemoore]

Bro, no matter how many times i listen to this song, when he says "GO" I instantly become ready for war lol

[onefrall]

'beatbox meets Gremlins' what a fantastic description. LONG time Korn fan, I can say with confidence that quote deserves honors.

[emilyparr]

OMG your face from 12:24 onwards 🤣🤣 priceless! After so many years hearing that JD trademark sound it’s become so familiar that I forget how newbies might take it.

[bbruteparris]

Jonathan's voice. Everyone - "I can't describe it"

[srmitch]

Korn are one of the most unique, original and great bands of all time. Fantastic video. Please to do more Korn

[LanceThompsonKssooner]

Saw them back in the day when this album came out. Was on the floor close to the stage. When Johnathan finished the scat part and screamed GO! The entire floor erupted into the largest pit I've ever seen. You had no choice. You were in it. It was incredible 🤘

[generalwrex]

The "Clicking" is actually the bass player! ;)

[JUES]

the clicking you are hearing as drums is actually the bass! Fieldy sets his tone up to max out the treble and the bass but scoops out the mids, so the clicks from his slapping technique really stound out and the deep tones are REALLY deep. He is often times called a drummer on bass. A lot of bass players mimic the guitars, Fieldy does that with the drums instead.

[bankrupt_batman]

A little known fact is Jonathan Davis wrote, sang, and composed most of the music from the vampire book movie adaptation of Queen of the Damned. He hired over 90s artist to sing those same song for the soundtrack. It's almost as if you need to enjoy both the move and soundtrack to enjoy the experience as a whole.

[rileytinny]

David always said he gave Korn a funk sound. That's what she noticed.... they are incredible live!

[xCythex]

You asked if this song represented KoRn.
Yes and no.
This is by far their most popular song and the one that pushed them firmly into the spotlight.
But you said it correctly that it's very hard to nail down their sound in one song.
Jon Davis is a FANTASTIC vocalist and inspired generations of singers with his ability to seemly transition between "clean" and "harsh" vocals and adding in various non-word vocalizations.

Since you enjoyed the video so much, if you plan to follow up with more KoRn I would suggest "Falling Away From Me" as that music video sort of picks up as this one ends.

Other songs that help capture KoRn: Coming Undone, Here To Stay, Right Now, Rotting in Vain, Make Me Bad.

If you want more emotional songs: Thoughtless, Souvenir, Somebody Someone. And on a personal note: Can You Hear Me? is a song that super resonates and helps me when I'm depressed.

If you want to guaranteed cry on camera: Daddy. This song comes with a few trigger warnings and is a masterclass at capturing raw emotion in a music studio. Many people have reacted to it, but it wasn't easy for any of them.

And lastly if you ever just want to hear Jon Davis and his vocal range in a fantastic setting and a nice free concert (but far too long to react too) search up "Jonathan Davis And The SFA (Alone I Play: Live At The Union Chapel) FULL", grab some tea and sit and enjoy.

[AManCalledMoose]

They did indeed, at the 42nd Grammy Awards for best short form video.

And rightly so. The song stands alone by itself but the video brings it life.

Loved the way you got sucked in.
They are a hard band to pigeon hole as they could fit into many boxes.

Great Reaction.

[__-e-__]

I love these videos of vocalists reacting to everything I’ve listened to since I was a kid. I literally tear up because they really hone in on every little detail that made this music so special to me. It’s so cool to watch people who have never heard any of it to experience it for the first time and really respect the art and the artists, it really just brings me so much joy. It’s almost like I’m experiencing it again for the first time through the person reacting.

[tonywest]

Got the Life, Falling away from me, Make me bad, Blind ---these are all good tunes.

[stevemuzak]

Nothing sound like this band. They are incredible.

[petergarcia]

Korn has gotten me through so many difficult moments in my life. Growing up with bullying, emotional and physical abuse; KoRn’s music was the only thing I could relate to, ground me, and helped me fight another day. Without it, I would have been completely alone.

[Sasqadian]

I’ve got to say, watching your facial expressions change while you listen is awesome! 😀 I get teary eyed sometimes seeing your joy in hearing new bands for the first time. Keep up the great work, and thanks for all you do!

[benmiller]

The "clicking" percussive sound you were hearing was the bassist slapping the strings over the pickup combined with downtuning or 'loose' strings. This made for a really great direct addition to both the percussion and rhythms of the piece! Love your analysis and breakdowns, thank you.

[Kingsize]

😂😂😂 "Beatboxing meets Gremlins!" I LOVE IT! 😂

You will LOVE Korn the more you dive. Love your channel. ❤