First Time Hearing GODSMACK! Vocal ANALYSIS of 'I Stand Alone'

I remember in my interview with Brent Smith of Shinedown that he was close friends of Sully from Godsmack, and I should give them a listen. And I didn't listen. A lot of time has passed, and I finally decided to take the plunge and hear what I was missing out on. And I was missing out on A LOT!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Godsmack for the first time, performing "I Stand Alone”.
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Performed by Godsmack / Written by Sully Erna
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[Chyrnobyl]

if you're gonna do Godsmack from a vocal perspective, you really oughta listen to "Voodoo".

[YuryVVV]

Hi Elizabeth, a huuuge Godsmack fan here. I highly recommend checking out Sully Erna's work outside of the band, it's a lot more diverse and intricate. His performance of 7 Years off the Avalon album would be an amazing place to start and would be a great way for you to not only analize Sully's vocals but also get an introduction into Lisa Guyer who is a phenomenal and a criminally underappreciated singer.

Guys, if anyone wants that, too, please upvote so Elizabeth sees this 😄

[beezysbeatz]

"Hollow" "Serenity" "VooDoo" and "Under Your Scars" are great examples of Sully's vocals. Slso, "Unforgettable". PLEASE keep diving in the Godsmack pool!

[travisfodrie]

My favorite Godsmack song! This was also the theme song to the game Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. It was used pretty frequently and the game conditioned you very early on to run like hell any time you heard this riff, because it meant this monster that pursued you would instantly kill you if you weren't fast enough to escape.

[ladyraven]

Sully plays guitar, piano and drums. I think his experience with the instruments adds to his vocal skills. Also, please check out Voodoo and Under Your Scars.

[TheMuffinMank]

Voodoo is BY FAR my favorite song by them there are some impressive vocals and breath control in it

[nighthunter]

Godsmack. less popular but one of my favorite band when i was in highschool. Blasting the song VOODOO in a loop on the school bus on my old mp3 was fire!

[joshuafurr]

I think Voodoo by God Smack is probably the best thematically accurate song I have ever heard. Some music tries to convey some kind of theme with the sound and Voodoo just absolutely nails it. Fun story: my mother in her 50s back 20 years ago wasn't a big fan of my rock taste in music, but Voodoo? She was all about that song.

[yakoobski]

My personal favourite back in the days by Godsmack was "Keep Away". Groovy, catchy, greate guitar solo and amazing vocals. Can't believe it's been over 25 years.

[HeliRy]

Sully’s solo acoustic album “Avalon” is quite the departure from what fans are used to.
And it’s beautiful.
Especially with him paired to vocalist Lisa Guyer. She’s an absolute siren ❤️❤️

[Sebrof]

I know you’re a huge advocate for mental well-being...Godsmack has a song called “ Under your scars” to remind everyone they’re perfectly imperfect. They (Godsmack) and Sully Erna started the “ Scars Foundation” for mental health. That song seems to have a lot of aspects you love as well....piano, orchestra etc...and shows a different side of his vocals. A lot of others are recommending “ Voodoo”...which is also great. I personally would do “ My Light” written about his daughter. It’s his Solo stuff, but showcases a lot of his diversity.

[brenumbra]

Oh man, I can't wait for you to eventually listen to Awake and Voodoo.

[leemires]

Sully is one of those rare instances where his live vocal sounds much like his studio vocal.

[salamipastrami]

A really underrated Godsmack song with great vocals is "Running Blind". It's an acoustic track, so there's minimal editing, and Sully sounds great in it. A really smooth, solid track.

[madmat]

Just saw them in concert. No tricks all talent! Sully is the consummate front man. Amazing voice combined with a huge stage presence. Thank you.

[metalmark]

Elizabeth getting Godsmacked listening to Godsmack. Always a fun time for our Metal Girl.

[adamjrutherford]

I find Sully often has an almost monotone style, he does accent it, but anytime you hear his voice it is instantly recognizeable as Sully, yet he has an ability to make it so no songs sound alike. If you want to hear more of his singing voice with less grit I would recommend "under your scars by Godsmack" or "7 Years, from Sully Erna's solo album Avalon which also features excellent vocals by Lisa Guyer"

[BJMauck]

I think ‘Under Your Scars’ would be a great song for a reaction. It’s Sully sitting at a piano belting out a beautiful song with amazing lyrics!

[kollosus_NA]

His voice and the dissonance he can produce has the power to make your soul shiver.

[meechow]

I have been WAITING SO PATIENTLY for you to cover Godsmack. I am so happy. His voice has so much punch and drive and a commanding presence live.