Queensryche 'Take Hold of the Flame - London 1988

[sweetnothing1977]

My God..Chris Degarmo !

[moichido100]

ty for posting



[Danyerd]

Saw this live in McAllen Texas Nov 4 1987.. much better in McAllen!

[yanava]

Tate was doing everything right so he had a long lifespan on his voice. Many people his age can't hit the notes he still hits. Singing one time is completely different from touring. When you tour you have to do the same thing over and over, so you cannot anihilate the world every performance.

[trapezemit]

classic, /watch?v=QAXq3zckdQ0, /watch?v=o5L-AfTUmT0

[trondsi]

In my view, Geoff is at his best here. A bit more comfortable in the deeper register than earlier in the 80's, but the increased depth suits him. In general, I think his vocals are good in general, but beyond belief on Rage for Order and Mindcrime.

[mark2595]

In his prime there weren't many better singers. Tate, Halford and Dio are my 3 faves of all time

[Sudwerkmauritz]

This is, as said before, definitly not London but Köln 1988. I remember when it was shown on TV. German RTL recorded it 26.10.1988 in Köln, Sporthalle

[degarmo40]

i think it's great. I wish Chris wouldn't have left the band but I never miss a show anyways. Geoff can't hit the notes he used to but so what. It's the music we love that's important.

[AngryAgain]

r they headlining or opening here?

[holdencaustic]

For everyone scrutinizing Tate on the vocals--

consider that he spent his prime years doing this shit night after night, under high volume and low tech (by todays monitor standards) conditions.

I woulod love to see anyone with a negative comment even attempt to sing his easiest tune at a fucking karaoke party and come close to his control, and emotional delivery and tone- he still sings great, although his voice changed due to genetics, age, and the wear that he put on it--

[AngryAgain]

@holdencaustic  very good point

[Bjorkoby]

jdonovan99..you're absolutely right..i saw the PL tour and they totally kicked as on that tour..after that..???

[Dreamcatcher156]

Timeless song...

[Judezki1]

great example how great mr. Tate really was back in the day, its sad that he smoked so much, still, 1983-1995 were epic years.

[kennymontejano]

tate also smoked like like a chimney

[watdascrew]

queensryche forever

[almadido]

there's no cheating here.. is voice started misfiring around 97-98 and the material was weak also to suit his capabilities.. queensryche 1983 to 1993 were UNTOUCHABLE!.. end of story!

[jdonovan99]

id say 83 thru 95. PL was a great album too and that tour was great. After that, they went south.......

[jakeyddd]

with original line-up,the BEST band ever

nuff-said.

[DRAGTOY1962]

I see a alot of discussions about Tate and his abilities live, think of it this way, Michael Jordan was once the best, but game after game, year after year, it wears on you, more so when your a singer, such focus on a small part of the body, taking a beating, lets just thank God there is a Geoff Tate and we were around to hear..what he is, the best metal singer to ever live!

[einarabelc5]

Who actually wasn't that fond of Metal, but of Prog Rock. So thank Chris too 'cause his songwriting is the reason Geoff joined Queensryche.

[cjf799]

Degarmo leaving Queensryche is equal to Steve harris leaving maiden

[einarabelc5]

Darn, Goeff was already cheating back in 88. Only live version I've seen when he sings it accurately is the one on Japan. Damn that Serial Urinator.

[resurgam44]

Are you talking about his slight Eb5 pitch issues throughout, or his skipping the Eb5 at the end of the song?

[einarabelc5]

Freddy Mercury skipped notes lives, Geoff skips notes live. You said it yourself, nearly Album rendition Live in Tokyo. The Serial Urinator was Lars who always came drunk to say hi. Live on the road does hit you.

[Arkturasbalboa]

Yeah Freddie skipped a LOT of notes live. But serious though, performing live, unless it's like Metallica, or something that isn't that complex vocally will take a lot out of you.

[einarabelc5]

I'd say high competitive sports don't come close to it.

[einarabelc5]

Both

[LEOJATT]

@einarabelc5 Really not sure where he is cheating in this video man! I would hate it if he would make a replica of studio version. Feel of Live music is in here, that is what makes this video more special!

[dweebdotcom]

@einarabelc5 when you say cheating do you mean cheating as in the way you were cheated out of brains if thats the case then your a fucking idiot

[einarabelc5]

@dweebdotcom Lemme see. User name...Hysteric...assuming... You have all the requirements to be a true fanatic my friend. I recommend you take the time to search the word in the dictionary. That is if your education allows you to.

Just so you know. I actually took my time to meet Geoff Tate personally and buy his wine and he's my favorite singer. But I guess that being a hysteric ayatollah like yourself you rather do a typical youtube comment than ask.

[TrueIronMaidenFan]

@einarabelc5 dude your fucking retarded! Geoff Tate sings in accuratly in every version! even recent ones! your stupid!

[NASCAR90]

Geoff Tate still has a voice James Hetfield of Metallica lost his Metal voice

[Phoenixshredds]

Lol. Why would anyone ever compare Tate and Hetfield vocally? Tate always was and always will be a pure singer. Hetfield was a guitarist that just sang by default because they never found anyone good.

[einarabelc5]

Yeah, but James still has the Ego of a Frontman. Tate not so much.

[einarabelc5]

I'll take that back. He does has it. He just doesn't behaves like a celebrity. Just healthy enough. James caused Jason to leave and though Rob is not shy in anyway it's just not the same. Rob can't sing like Jason.

[einarabelc5]

Besides Geoff also played Keyboards, and Sax.

[CaptainAmerica4Ever]

and your a stupid aussie!! go get ate by a shark u homo!

[CaptainAmerica4Ever]

here i am AGAIN 9 months later,just saw i left a comment 9 months ago and my love for tate has only deepend since than! one of the best singers,one of the best bands ever,totally ahead of their time,cant wait for the new album and seeing them april 24th!!! i would NOT want to be the band that had to go on AFTER QR,WOW!!!

[taylordut]

your a fag!!!!

[fromanotherstar]

what a voice!

[resistance40]

This one is recorded in Cologne '88 this is not London. I was there Queensryche support Metallica on the And Justice for all Tour.

Queensryche did an amazing show.

[thedonpetrucci]

Makes sense. Why else would a Cologne-based TV station broadcast the gig then?

[resistance40]

well in the 80's RTL broadcast a Heavy Metal Show it's called MOSH with Götz Kühnemund he also made an interview with Geoff Tate before the show and I had a tape from the show but Ilose it years later.

[snaketattoo13]

bet they blew away metallica...

[Phoenixshredds]

I love QR as much as anyone, but blowing away Metallica in '88 was pretty much impossible.

[MacVladitaly]

youre right imo, QR is a great band, my fav actually... but seing metallica live is just another thing: they blow you away!

[einarabelc5]

That depends on your Taste..

[Queens9999]

What a difference 20 years makes. Geoff is still great but nobody could sing as well as he did back when.

[risingforce86]

I think Micheal Kiske sounded better than tate doing this style back then.

[resurgam44]

I LOVE Kiske as well, but find his vibrato uncontrolled and pitchy at times, especially during his early years. Admittedly, this isn't the greatest Tate performance ever; I much prefer the nearly album perfect live rendition from Queensryche Live in Tokyo, also on YouTube. :)

[itr03]

I think you fell and hit your little head!

[NERYBRA]

Geoff is singing superb!!!

[JoeSidhu]

Tate's fucking amazing on those vocals.

One of the most versatile and skilled vocalists of all time.

[gasguiltyasin]

Queensryche is simply the bible of metal!PERIOD!

[strivingx67]

One of the GREATEST songs ever! Q-Ryche kicks ass! Tate really kicks this ones ass here.

[thanjon1983]

Ryche for all eternity.

[cheylday]

thanks for the upload!!!!!!the best!!!!!thought i was dreaming!!!!!!wanna go to sleep but ahhhhhh............!

[powerslave88]

wow....just awesome! :)

Thanks for the upload!

[ToddSweeney100]

ya i agree geoff tate is one of the best singer

[CaptainAmerica4Ever]

freakin amazing!im a HUGE metal head and ill tell you straight up, geoff tate is one of the best singers EVER!nuff said

[rosavil1967]

Awesome song,awesome vid but, I think this is Germany ´88.

[giantrobot9000]

That note at 3:52 is one of the best ever in a song.

[davefrombolton]

Is there a better guitar player than Chris Degarmo?

[ToddSweeney100]

jimmy page..and alot more

[davefrombolton]

radio active ? by the firm remember that song ? ever since that came out , i lost all respect for page.

[CBFHVP]

No problem :D

[CBFHVP]

This is London 88' ! Awesome