Queensryche "Silent Lucidity" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

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My dad died when I was an infant. When I was young 3-6 I had dreams of being with my dad and exploring with him. Later when. I was 16 or so I found a tape he had that had this song on it. Kinda felt like he was there with me. Still kinda feels that way when I listen to it. Amazing song.

Watching Elizabeth's eyes dart around during the solo, following the panning music, warms my heart. Here is a person who has spent her whole life involved in complex, sophisticated music, yet she hasn't lost that childlike innocence involved in hearing a new, great song. She is so entertaining...

Geoff Tate not sticking with singing opera was the best thing that happened for rock music.

I used to play this for my daughter when she was a baby to help put her to sleep. I would walk around with her while it played. In February of 2020 we were lucky enough to see Queensryche live and hear the song together again while singing our hearts out along with them. When she was 18, she asked that her first tattoo be matching tattoos, which we did Silent Lucidity. She is 25 now. Every time I hear this song, I tear up. It has so many great memories. It gave so much more to us than just music.

Queensryche “Take hold of the flame” live in Tokyo’84

30 years later, this song still makes me cry. One of my favorites of all time

Elizabeth, most people think metal lovers only love the harsh sound, but it is the stories they tell that other music has lost.

I played this song at my dads funeral. I'm a daddys girl and this song always reminds me of my dad. I cant get past the first verse without crying ❤❤❤. He is always with me!

Geoff's daughter had a dream that her dad died. He wrote this song for her to teach her how to control her dreams, but not only her nighttime dreams but also her lifetime dreams.

Silent Lucidity is one of the MOST beautiful songs of our time.

Chris DeGarmo's writing, and Michael Kamen's orchestration for this song are pure mastery.

Before I watch the video, I want to tell you that this song means the world to me. My best friend since childhood loved this song and has since passed away (I even made sure they played it at his funeral). In the early 90s every time this song came on MTV or on the radio, we all had to shut up so he could listen to it, no matter how many times he'd heard it, he loved it every damn time and I just wanted to sing the song. Back in the day we got to annoying each other sometimes, as longtime friends are want to do, but in the years since his passing, I would give anything to go back and be with him listening to it just one more time. I just hope you like it as much as I do.

In 1992, I nearly lost my child, he died and was brought back 6 times over 3 months aged 5. He is now 33, has a profound learning disability as a consequence. This song alone gave me strength and got me through that time. It is and remains his favourite song to this day. I will be eternally grateful to GT and Queensryche for connecting with us in such a profound and unexpected way.

I vote for Queensryche's Eyes of a Stranger. You'll dig it.

This is quite possibly the most beautiful song I've ever heard. It is also my favorite song by Queensryche.

When I first heard this song my Grandma was in the hospital. Both sets of my Grandparents were so loving and caring and fun. I first heard the line “someone close to you leaving the game of life” it fit so well (we knew our grandma wouldn’t get well) so this song will forever remind me of her, and in the very best way.

I had this beautiful song played at my brothers funeral after his 8 mth terminal lung cancer journey. This song gets me through the hard times when I really miss him. Thankyou Queensryche ❤💙💜

Every song on Operation:Mindcrime was a masterpiece. What this group did in the studio really was magic.

Silent Lucidity is the feeling of true love without spoken words