My First Time Smashing Pumpkins! 'Tonight, Tonight' Vocal ANALYSIS!

I've never heard Smashing Pumpkins before, but their name has been on my list for years now. And I see why. Billy Corgan has such a unique sound, and I'm afraid I'll be going down this rabbit hole for quite some time!

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Smashing Pumpkins for the first time, performing "Tonight, Tonight”.
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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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[kylestadler]

The world is not flat. It's not even round. The world is a vampire.

[CitizenClark]

What makes your channel special is the combination of (1) undeniable expertise, (2) gentle, humble instruction and explanation, and (3) joyful enthusiasm for music and musicality of all flavors and forms.

Thank you!

[PavelMosko]

Billy Corgan's vocals are like blue cheese. They are sharp and off putting for some, but you develop a taste for it and eventually crave some pumpkin smashing after a while.

[_emh]

"Today, " "1979, " "Zero" and "Mayonaise" are Pumpkins must-listens after this.

[jbrock]

I'm glad she pointed out the one thing I try to explain to people about singers like Billy Corgan. It's INTENTUONAL. It's on purpose. He doesn't accidentally make those sounds. It's his instrument and he's playing it his own way. And it's a lot harder than it looks! Billy is a master of his craft.

[ReivecS]

I can't speak to Billy Corgan's character as a human overall, but I do have 1 extremely positive example. In the 90s a friend of mine who was a massive Smashing Pumpkins fan was in a very bad car wreck and was in the hospital for months. He got wind of her being a fan and being in the hospital for so long and showed up unannounced to spend several hours with her in a town that wasn't exactly a major city, or even SUPER close to one, so it was definitely a detour to make. It was a massive bright spot in a long period of suffering and I have always personally been more of a fan since that incident. Unfortunately I was not aware of this meeting until well after it was over but still a class act move.

[joshuafrahm]

Definitely need to do their song "Mayonaise" off of the album Siamese Dream.

[cmr]

Damn it! I'm a 57-year-old man. This song just made me cry like a baby again. Like every time.

[mistere.chance]

This is the wrong album if you're looking for the more grunge era sounds, though even in the earlier albums they were considered Alternative (not grunge). Check out Siamese Dream (album).

[aaronclift]

Billy Corgan is a brilliant songwriter whose voice is an acquired taste for sure.

[GhostlyMess]

i have not heard this song in ages but it still gives me chills! and the last line "believe in me as i believe in you, tonight" always sticks with me, it's so incredible. what a song

[CaffeineNightOwl]

the smashing pumpkins rabbit hole is very rewarding, so many great songs.

[DavidJacobsvo]

Oh Elizabeth, Pumpkins are a very dynamic and sophisticated band. They have very heavy songs, strange songs and everything in between. You will have to dive deep to fully understand and appreciate. Looking forward to it. Something more punk: Jellybelly. Their quintessential song: Bullet with Butterfly….

[aafpeptoe]

The Smashing Pumpkinfs didn't consider themselves to be part of the "grunge" movement.
From Chicago area, they were more psychodelic alternative rock with their own sound during the "grunge" period.
Tonight Tonight, on the Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness album, was panned because they broke with their harder edge bringing in the orchastra to fill the sound envelope.
Most of their music is harder driving guitars completly filling the sound envelope. Listen to Siamese Dream to get the harder side.

[cfletcher]

If you really want to hear their grunge influence then this isn't the song in my opinion. Please give a listen to Ava Adore, Zero, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, or Cherub Rock from Smashing Pumpkins to get a better taste of their flavor ...

[metalmark]

This won six MTV Video Music Awards: Video of the Year, Breakthrough Video, Best Direction Best Special Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for Viewer's Choice Award and Best Editing

[petethebeat]

Your giggling first reaction to Billy Corgans voice was exactly what I expected it would be. I love the combination of almost childlike joy and profound analysis in your reactions.

[danholmesfilm]

this song is fairly unique in their catalogue, make sure you hit a heavier one next, and then a soft one... Bullet with Butterfly Wings then 1979 would be my next picks :)

[Cadinho]

The music video is inspired by the first sci-fi movie in film history: "Le Voyage Dans la Lun" (1902, A Trip to the Moon) by Georges Méliès.

Also, everyone needs to take the time to appreciate the drumming in this song.

[rabes]

Billy may never be regarded as one of the greatest singers by critics, but what makes him great, is he gets so much out of his voice. Its raw, haunting, gentle and rough, it just works and the music wouldn't work without it. This band conveys feelings so well and is truly special. Their music is a journey through several genres, lots of wonderful poetic lyrics. Just the Mellon Collie album alone is a journey. Heavy Rock, Soft Rock, pop, lullabies, electronic drum/bass elements. Worth a listen in its entirety. Gish, Siamese Dream and Adore are great as well. I hope you check out a bunch of their stuff. There is a pumpkins song for any mood, guaranteed.