Classical Composer Reacts to Through The Fire And Flames (DragonForce) | The Daily Doug (Ep. 130)

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2021
  • #DragonForce #ThroughTheFireAndFlames #DragonForceReaction
    In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to the speed metal band DragonForce playing their most known song Through The Fire And Flames. I was impressed with their technical ability...but I wasn't a huge fan of the song. Do you agree or disagree?
    Reference Video: • DragonForce - Through ...

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  • @Musicvault2k6
    @Musicvault2k6 3 роки тому +1648

    I appreciate the fact that you'll say if you don't like something, It's really hard to trust any of the reactors that seem to love every single thing they hear.

    • @androsida8704
      @androsida8704 3 роки тому +33

      YES! I really liked that too.

    • @leandrovr13
      @leandrovr13 3 роки тому +9

      Agreed!

    • @androsida8704
      @androsida8704 3 роки тому +26

      Doug keep being true and genuine❤️

    • @manticora694
      @manticora694 3 роки тому +16

      COmpletly agree with you, it's nice to have someone that say what he really think, that the purpose of reaction i guess :)

    • @emilahlstrom5145
      @emilahlstrom5145 3 роки тому +6

      I agree.

  • @jimmyggs91
    @jimmyggs91 3 роки тому +388

    Almost forgot, "Rainbow - Stargazer", I think that song is way more your cup of tea. 😁

    • @RianMeier
      @RianMeier 3 роки тому +5

      Oh hell yeah!

    • @crisoliveira2644
      @crisoliveira2644 3 роки тому +18

      Yeah! Do that, please! I know people have asked that before. (I know I did.)
      Or Gates of Babylon. They both feature orchestral accompaniment in their studio versions. In Gates of Babylon, one of the violinists got carried away and made an improvised solo in the end. The band decided to include that.

    • @marcbrault
      @marcbrault 3 роки тому +9

      I'll certainly support that... Stargazer is one hell of a song !

    • @jeffersonaraujo7591
      @jeffersonaraujo7591 3 роки тому +6

      Oh gosh! That must be one of the best reactions haha

    • @angellaliotis5200
      @angellaliotis5200 3 роки тому +1

      Yes that would be fire!

  • @DigitalEtrigan
    @DigitalEtrigan 3 роки тому +112

    "I don't think that's in the owner's manual" - that killed me :D

  • @michaelclements5793
    @michaelclements5793 3 роки тому +316

    This is the short version. In the full version there's a lot more of the awesome guitar soloing and a vocal bridge between the last major solo and the 3rd chorus. But it's cool if you didn't like it; DragonForce is very simple compositionally and just banks on the insane speed and skill. Don't let this band make you give up on power metal, though. There's a lot of cool stuff out there.

    • @isaz2425
      @isaz2425 2 роки тому

      which band would you suggest for some power metal, less simple compositionnally ?

    • @michaelclements5793
      @michaelclements5793 2 роки тому +12

      Avantasia, Rhapsody of Fire, Blind Guardian, Kamelot, Unleash the Archers, Helloween.

    • @isaz2425
      @isaz2425 2 роки тому

      @@michaelclements5793 thanks, I'll check that.

    • @ravendarkjolls4028
      @ravendarkjolls4028 2 роки тому +5

      @@isaz2425 thy majestie, heavenly, sonata arctica and stratovarious although after I started to get into Symphony X i just kind of lost interest into most of other power metal, although Blind guardian will always have a special place in my heart. 😁

    • @johnlemon8280
      @johnlemon8280 2 роки тому +4

      @@isaz2425 Gloryhammer, Beast in black and many others

  • @dac2007
    @dac2007 3 роки тому +819

    It's fine that you didn't like a song, that makes the reactions real

    • @sorgrinder
      @sorgrinder 3 роки тому +39

      Well i think its a overrated song

    • @sethkaicer319
      @sethkaicer319 3 роки тому +5

      Everybody's different

    • @srenteddylarsen892
      @srenteddylarsen892 3 роки тому +37

      To me it proves that Doug is not a poser, and indeed has a good musical sense.
      This is not music, this is wanking (and the guitars sound like an old Commodore 64 game).
      Doug is absolutely right.

    • @sambentham5662
      @sambentham5662 3 роки тому +51

      @@srenteddylarsen892 don't be an elitist ass, some people enjoy this, let them.
      Just because you don't like something doesn't make it objectively bad

    • @surfdigby
      @surfdigby 3 роки тому +25

      @@srenteddylarsen892 You know the guitars are deliberately imitating 8-bit computer games, right?

  • @sepularmynorway
    @sepularmynorway 3 роки тому +292

    “It’s like a fast polka” 😂😂

    • @Jaasau
      @Jaasau 3 роки тому +6

      Nailed it

    • @cstorvold
      @cstorvold 3 роки тому +14

      Which is funny cause I thought the lead vocals was Weird Al when at first.

    • @Jantol93
      @Jantol93 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/cQ4GV8W2oGc/v-deo.html

    • @gawain6645
      @gawain6645 2 роки тому

      He said the same thing about ingo on keeper of the seven keys by Helloween

    • @Sammeep02
      @Sammeep02 2 роки тому +1

      power metal in a nutshell

  • @bdizzle2144
    @bdizzle2144 3 роки тому +281

    Herman Li, the guitar player, has an amazing UA-cam channel. Seems like a real good dude.

    • @JudaZuk_
      @JudaZuk_ 2 роки тому +6

      yeah Herman and Sam making a "this band" song is in 10 min videos are awesome as well :)

    • @markxivlxii1390
      @markxivlxii1390 2 роки тому +7

      Agreed, Herman has a heart of gold. Amazing player and amazing human being.

    • @sirsir9665
      @sirsir9665 2 роки тому

      Don't forget Sam. Just as fast and skillful

    • @marialeon6765
      @marialeon6765 Рік тому

      Herman Li hates this song too

  • @vsGoliath96
    @vsGoliath96 2 роки тому +103

    I've seen DragonForce play live. They definitely are capable of playing this in concert, but you can tell just how incredibly difficult it is to pull of and a couple wrong notes aren't uncommon. Their lead guitarist, Herman Lee even managed to snap B string entirely and had to grab another guitar.

    • @mrsirty3019
      @mrsirty3019 Рік тому +6

      I know this is a year later, but even in this video go to where Herman and Sam have their duel, and look at Hermans whammy bar...before it detaches itself and flies off

    • @andyb1653
      @andyb1653 Рік тому +9

      @@mrsirty3019 One Dragonforce show probably puts 10 years' worth of wear & tear on the equipment

    • @kuroikaelric120
      @kuroikaelric120 4 місяці тому +1

      actually they ended up a version when they recorded the song where he snaped the string by accident and they still kept it. he said in an interview he regularly tries to recreate it live by trying to snap the same string on stage

  • @thenomad4123
    @thenomad4123 3 роки тому +158

    I have a feeling Blind Guardian - And Then There was Silence is coming!! And loved your honest reaction to this song.

    • @egosirius
      @egosirius 3 роки тому +11

      Yeesss react to this masterpiece

    • @eduardokronbauer9057
      @eduardokronbauer9057 3 роки тому +7

      It must happen.

    • @Vergalvia
      @Vergalvia 3 роки тому +8

      Oh god yes, I think that would be totally up his alley.

    • @hassam9837
      @hassam9837 3 роки тому +6

      Yes please!!!

    • @sabin97
      @sabin97 3 роки тому +6

      i fucking LOVE that song.
      the part where there's actual silence and then a xylophone starts alone is amazing, at least to me.....

  • @swagilyph
    @swagilyph 3 роки тому +401

    "the singer has a lovely voice the technical ability of the players is obvious" and thats about the band in a nutshell. Totally ok to not like something sometimes

    • @HollowGolem
      @HollowGolem 3 роки тому +21

      Power metal in general tends to be kind of shallow, musically, so I can get how somebody who really knows music would be kind of bored with it

    • @wasteland3725
      @wasteland3725 3 роки тому +4

      @@HollowGolem thats speed metal and i saw them live they were shit faced and still played flawless

    • @michaelberresford4291
      @michaelberresford4291 2 роки тому +10

      @@HollowGolem Power metal really works well when it is mixed with something other than speed, neo-classical or prog are great combinations, but it is very rare that power metal has a mix in genre at all so it tends to feel boring.

    • @Healcraft
      @Healcraft 2 роки тому +2

      some music just better for doing something to, rather than sitting down and focusing on it

    • @ScoreMagnet
      @ScoreMagnet 2 роки тому

      @@michaelberresford4291 Gloryhammer has many symphonical parts in some songs.

  • @SirRosser
    @SirRosser 2 роки тому +43

    I'm actually really impressed that someone who's doing a reaction video had the balls to say "this isn't for me." I love the song myself, but hey, honesty is nice instead of just slobbering all over the band! Kudos!

  • @theblockbuster10
    @theblockbuster10 2 роки тому +36

    I saw this band live in a small pub where I live a few years ago. They played this song and can confirm they can play it this fast lol

  • @ryananthony4840
    @ryananthony4840 3 роки тому +108

    Herman Li the guitarist is a great guy, great sense of humor and excellent player.

    • @madmansurfing
      @madmansurfing 3 роки тому +3

      sorry If I disagree. I think he is a bully.

    • @helicopriontagliapizza1183
      @helicopriontagliapizza1183 3 роки тому +21

      @@madmansurfing what? He even started a found raising campaign for Jason Becker, when no one cared

    • @immanuel_cunt7688
      @immanuel_cunt7688 3 роки тому +2

      Next: Funeral Doom! 🤡🤣

    • @JanOlofSvensson
      @JanOlofSvensson 3 роки тому +10

      Dragonforce writing a Nightwish, Sabaton, Amaranthe... song in 10 min... :D

    • @SvenTviking
      @SvenTviking 3 роки тому +2

      Amazing talent, plays “Widdly-widdly-widdly-WEEEEE!!” Very well, so fast you can’t appreciate what he’s doing. It’s like Olympic record metal.

  • @Kawabongahlive
    @Kawabongahlive 3 роки тому +319

    OC-TA-VARIUM! OC-TA-VARIUM! OC-TA-VARIUM! OC-TA-VARIUM!

    • @angellaliotis5200
      @angellaliotis5200 3 роки тому +17

      And Panic Attack (:

    • @simonerm76
      @simonerm76 3 роки тому +20

      A CHANGE OF SEASONS

    • @angellaliotis5200
      @angellaliotis5200 3 роки тому +2

      @@simonerm76 sure why not...these are small songs tbh 😂 but great

    • @simonerm76
      @simonerm76 3 роки тому

      @@angellaliotis5200 😅😂

    • @Deilwynna
      @Deilwynna 3 роки тому +4

      bridges in the sky

  • @dmstewart66
    @dmstewart66 2 роки тому +52

    They actually have much more musically interesting pieces than this. This version also cuts out 3/4ths of the solo which is the only part in this song that really changes things up alot.
    I know this is their most famous, but to get into them its sadly probably one of the worst to start with.

    • @woogachan
      @woogachan 2 роки тому

      I don't think it's their best but it is the most popular for a reaon

  • @Philosopher419
    @Philosopher419 2 роки тому +14

    I've seen Dragonforce live, and they can, in fact, play this at full tempo.

  • @jonburk
    @jonburk 3 роки тому +90

    I’d love to see you break down Holy Wars by Megadeth. It’s a good blend of speed and musicality.

    • @griffinrichardson715
      @griffinrichardson715 3 роки тому +7

      And terrible singing!

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому +3

      And relentless drums.

    • @High9231
      @High9231 3 роки тому

      I would love to hear reaction to Holy Wars too!

    • @scurvymusic_
      @scurvymusic_ 2 роки тому +2

      @@griffinrichardson715 aggressive***

  • @NoirHammer
    @NoirHammer 3 роки тому +90

    That's what you get for not doing more Yngwie reactions. 😂😂

    • @Doug.Helvering
      @Doug.Helvering  3 роки тому +34

      Yngwie coming up on Thursday!

    • @NoirHammer
      @NoirHammer 3 роки тому +5

      @@Doug.Helvering 👍👌🎸

    • @dmolester
      @dmolester 3 роки тому +1

      I'm actually waiting for the Far Beyond the Sun and Blackstar dissection from sir @Doug :)

    • @davidrobinson4012
      @davidrobinson4012 3 роки тому +2

      @@Doug.Helvering Hey Doug Please check out Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover'

  • @BrinkHouse
    @BrinkHouse 9 місяців тому +3

    I once saw them at house of blues in Florida and Herman Li was nearly blackout drunk while playing the solo, and absolutely crushed every note. My mind was blown and still is every time I hear this.

  • @SHORYU616
    @SHORYU616 3 роки тому +17

    Dragonforce is my all time favorite band and I'm so thrilled with your reaction to them despite them not winning you over lol. The fact that the first note blew you back into your seat was priceless and was indeed the song's intension. For anyone who has a background in speed, death, trash metal and so forth, but also has an affinity for melody and musical prowess, Dragonforce is the band for you. If you can get used to their speed and ridiculousness, you'll find a fantastic use of melody, harmony, and musical intellect. They are simply amazing at what they do.

    • @dutchraider2
      @dutchraider2 Рік тому

      Yea it takes a little bit of getting used to, but I think dragonforce is actually one of those few bands that actually gets better the more you listen to them. I personally couldn't stand the high pitch voice at first but eventually I got used to it and now I actually like it (because honostly, for power metal bands this isn't even that high, considering...). Nowadays I can definitely listen to dragonforce while laying in bed and listen to the adventure that their music tries to convey through the complexity of their music. I simply couldn't care less if people call this 'too simple' because either it's not for me, or my brain can neatly fill in the gaps I need it to.
      Too bad that's not for everyone who listens to this :D. Their loss for missing out hehe. But to each their own taste. Everyone should definitely find a band or songs that they can also dream away on. It's an experience only music can bring you.

  • @eduardokronbauer9057
    @eduardokronbauer9057 3 роки тому +54

    Please, it would be awesome if you would do "Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence (studio version)". It is a masterpiece with great symphonic arrangements!!

  • @meeksywampus
    @meeksywampus 3 роки тому +41

    Herman Li livestreams frequently, and he's really that good. The band seems a 1 trick pony to me, though I find them fun to listen to here and there. I appreciate someone being open and not just saying "OH MAN THIS IS THE BEST".

    • @Relyx
      @Relyx 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah once you've heard like 3 songs you've heard them all. It's like all their riffs and solo licks are written on pieces of paper and they just pull them out of a hat to decide the next song.

    • @bigg2988
      @bigg2988 3 роки тому

      @@Relyx And isn't putting together a song in the shortest amount if time possible one of their happy in-house challenges? :)) Of course, in such circumstances, the structure and meaning take a back seat, but they truly seem able to produce riffs and solos by the boatload.

    • @davidpardy
      @davidpardy 3 роки тому

      They're a fun band to listen to and sing along with in the car, but honestly, I own I think two or three albums and I couldn't even name the album more than two or three songs are from

  • @kahwigulum
    @kahwigulum Рік тому +19

    Every Dragonforce song starts on C#. It's something they do and is part of their signature. Same with the lyric "so far away" which is most if not all of their songs. Edit: also every song is 200bpm. And yes, they can actually do this. This is a slow one for them.

  • @ManWithoutThePants
    @ManWithoutThePants 3 роки тому +17

    I like channels where the reactor doesn't praise blindly every song.

  • @phpmvk1
    @phpmvk1 3 роки тому +111

    Doug you pulled yourself into this world by reacting to Maiden. Now all of us metalheads need our weekly dose from you lol

  • @Enochulator
    @Enochulator 3 роки тому +75

    Herman Li has a Twitch channel where he plays guitar. He recently did a fundraiser for Jason Becker. He can play it. I’m not a huge Dragonforce fan, either. I like fast music, but fast and happy gets grating after not too long.

    • @tiesdm5039
      @tiesdm5039 3 роки тому +2

      maybe doug could listen to speed metal symphony by cacophony (becker and friedman) and air by jason becker!

    • @Leclwrd
      @Leclwrd 3 роки тому +5

      My problem with dragonforce is that it's ALWAYS fast.
      Everything is just constantly at 11, there's no contrast and it makes them really fatiguing to listen to imo.

    • @cheeseisjar3058
      @cheeseisjar3058 3 роки тому

      @@Leclwrd ok I mostly agree with you but you gotta check out edge of the world because that song is like the only one they’ve done to my knowledge that’s like really different. It’s sick and it’s got death growls in one part (the best part)

    • @JohnWilliamsGTS
      @JohnWilliamsGTS 3 роки тому +1

      Air by Jason Becker for sure

    • @MarcusCollins69
      @MarcusCollins69 2 роки тому

      @@Leclwrd but they're literally a speed metal and or power metal band(depending who you ask)
      That's literally what their band is

  • @tommypenisfingers
    @tommypenisfingers Рік тому +5

    The "Hotel California" reference made me laugh way harder than it should have.

  • @QazwerDave
    @QazwerDave Рік тому +14

    Not for everyone.
    But they can absolutely do this live, and other guitarists on youtube have learned this song. It's very possible.
    I love two other songs from them.
    Heroes of Our Time is one.

    • @M0M0117
      @M0M0117 Місяць тому

      They can do it live, but they often mess it up in my opinion.

  • @panagiotis_iglesis
    @panagiotis_iglesis 3 роки тому +24

    This is honest! Finally some honest reactions! When I was younger I was crazy about Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands…I still hear it sometimes…I would be very curious to see your reaction and opinion to this epic diamond!

    • @emilyrattini8462
      @emilyrattini8462 3 роки тому +2

      yeah, I wanna hear his thoughts on Emerald Sword

  • @kenklein4783
    @kenklein4783 3 роки тому +26

    Me: I'm not going to listen to another Fire and Flames reaction, also me: So far awayeeee we wait for the dayeeay!

  • @alexsander2112
    @alexsander2112 2 роки тому +5

    "I think I've reached my line"
    all of us, Doug. All of us.

  • @ShadowhispersBand
    @ShadowhispersBand 3 роки тому +9

    It’s basically a „show-off song“. I‘ve seen them live. They are excellent musicians and the live show was really entertaining. Not my everyday listening though. I had the same reaction at my first listen. But they hava amazing skills and I would certainly go to see them live again.

  • @YentlBrandt
    @YentlBrandt 3 роки тому +41

    I wonder if we'll ever get something by Haken. Celestial Elixir or Atlas Stone would be fun. Very complex musical arrangements.

    • @nettocap
      @nettocap 3 роки тому +7

      Haken would be awesome

    • @edelcorrallira
      @edelcorrallira 3 роки тому +2

      Hmmm don't know Celestial Elixir or Atlas Stone but Haken has become one of my favorites.. Can't wait to check them out, thanks ! :)

    • @davidcuriel2808
      @davidcuriel2808 3 роки тому +3

      +10

    • @LS1Formula
      @LS1Formula 3 роки тому +3

      100% on board with these suggestions. I would love to see Doug's take on any Haken.

    • @gock0w976
      @gock0w976 3 роки тому +2

      Cockroach King would be great too, with its acapella sections and surprise lounge jazz.

  • @cederickforsberg5840
    @cederickforsberg5840 3 роки тому +32

    Blind Guardian - Nightfall
    Thats some slower power metal with fantastic song-writing ear-candy for ya

    • @bigg2988
      @bigg2988 3 роки тому +2

      AND it's German! Too good to be true?..

    • @Surlish
      @Surlish 3 роки тому

      Yes! I think we'd all really enjoy Doug reacting to that any tracks from that album.

  • @gozomj
    @gozomj 2 роки тому +31

    They're all technical skill, but you're right. In the end it's a heroic-feeling anthem, with no complexity. There's no depth, but it's fun for getting pumped up

  • @alfred8867
    @alfred8867 3 роки тому +1

    Appreciate the honesty, Doug! Keep the reviews coming.

  • @WMfin
    @WMfin 3 роки тому +26

    I am not huge fan of speed/power metal but Finnish band Stratovarius is huge in that genre and I'd recommend their song Black Diamond which you might like more since it is more than just speed for speed's sake.

    • @ElevatedLevetator
      @ElevatedLevetator 3 роки тому +4

      Elysium!

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому +1

      Millennium, Destiny, Fourth Reich, etc. Strato is full of good songs.

    • @MauricioEspinozaB
      @MauricioEspinozaB 3 роки тому +1

      yeah, BlackDiamond is a classic but... also a generic song, compositionally.
      Elysium would be a better option :)

    • @ChristianCarrizales
      @ChristianCarrizales 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed. Stratovarius has a good mix of Power Metal and Melodic Metal. They have the neoclassical influence too

    • @emilyrattini8462
      @emilyrattini8462 3 роки тому +1

      UNBREAKABLE!

  • @cobrasys
    @cobrasys 3 роки тому +25

    Doug, I actually look forward even more to your reactions now, because of how honest you were in this one. Sometimes it feels like reactors like everything they listen to, and I'm honestly not as interested to see how someone who likes _whatever_ reacts to the songs I like. I'd rather see someone (like you) who gives things a fair shake and then can give me an honest opinion on what they thought -- knowing you didn't like TTFAF actually makes it easier for us to know what to suggest next. Kudos, bud. :)

  • @julianchoduran
    @julianchoduran 3 роки тому +1

    Man I could spend hours watching Doug reacting to videos. Love him!!

  • @jhilal2385
    @jhilal2385 2 роки тому +3

    "Through the fire and Flames" is very popular piece translated for piano, percussion ensemble, marimba, marching bands, and even acapella groups.

  • @firasnacef001
    @firasnacef001 3 роки тому +48

    His facial expression when the first note hit sums it all up.

    • @carolynm.7530
      @carolynm.7530 3 роки тому

      😆

    • @marshaltito7369
      @marshaltito7369 2 роки тому +4

      Let's be honest that was our reaction as well when we first heard Dragonforce

    • @Ike8Sec
      @Ike8Sec Рік тому

      I’m late to this party, but that’s the first thing I thought!

  • @androsida8704
    @androsida8704 3 роки тому +25

    Oh yes Rhapsody of Fire would be great :) (Emerald Sword ;) )

  • @Aquatarkus96
    @Aquatarkus96 2 роки тому +6

    I was like 10 when this song got popular. I played piano, and the synthesizers really grabbed my attention. As I grew up I was introduced to ELP, Rush, Genesis, Dream Theater and other prog bands. I have a feeling I would've loved those bands regardless, but DragonForce kinda put me on a fast track to finding more and more interesting stuff. Sure it doesn't have not the most impressive lyrics or complex chord progression, but I have some fantastic memories of listening to this song and album while playing Halo 3 with my friends. It's anthemic and fun, especially to a hyperactive 10 year old.

  • @ses5909
    @ses5909 Рік тому

    I started watching your videos because of the tool rea tons and couldn't resist this one. This song holds a special place in my family's hearts and we would play this before our boys wrestling tournaments to get pumped! It's a fun song.
    I'm newly subscribed so you may have already done so, but would recommend A Perfect Circle and Ghost!

  • @papnpdprpep
    @papnpdprpep 3 роки тому +24

    I would love if you checked out Angels Cry, by the Brazilian Power Metal band Angra (it's the band Kiko Loureiro, who plays today for Megadeth, comes from)

    • @philmuller-geib3361
      @philmuller-geib3361 3 роки тому +4

      Or perhaps "Carry On" ( studio version) - That'd be fantastic!

    • @vitoravila9908
      @vitoravila9908 3 роки тому +2

      Or any song from the Holy Land album....
      Or even the "Temple of Shadows in Concert" with a live orchestra
      Brs, sapeca o like pra ele ver!!!

    • @papnpdprpep
      @papnpdprpep 3 роки тому +1

      @@philmuller-geib3361 Carry on is a great song, of course. But I would like to listen to Doug's comments about a song with that characteristic style of songwriting of Andre Matos, putting classical music in the middle of the song

    • @michaelrstover
      @michaelrstover 3 роки тому +1

      Would much rather hear him do Fireworks from that band.

    • @sirgenesis3385
      @sirgenesis3385 3 роки тому +1

      Carolina IV its a nice one too

  • @relinquished6974
    @relinquished6974 3 роки тому +34

    I'm gonna take a guess that tomorrow's German band is Helloween Keeper of the Seven Keys

  • @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat
    @hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat 2 місяці тому

    I've seen these guys twice in concert. And, for wild crazy stuff they actually put on a very intimate show. Lots of eye contact, laughs, really just having fun.

  • @Farz883
    @Farz883 4 місяці тому +3

    They 100% can do it live. I’ve seen them. It was mind blowing 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥.

  • @KlasR82
    @KlasR82 3 роки тому +25

    Rhapsody - Lamento Eroico.
    Goosebump warning on that song.

    • @philmuller-geib3361
      @philmuller-geib3361 3 роки тому +1

      That'd be fantastic!

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому

      The drums will make it Doug not liking any power metal I guess.

    • @Northern5tar
      @Northern5tar 3 роки тому +1

      Anything Luca Turilli would be good by me!

    • @reinaldofigueroa3825
      @reinaldofigueroa3825 3 роки тому +1

      I agree 👍👍

    • @KlasR82
      @KlasR82 3 роки тому

      @@Hy-jg8ow have you heard the song?

  • @MagnusTheRedDog
    @MagnusTheRedDog 3 роки тому +81

    Helloween Keeper of the Seven Keys will be tomorrows song!

  • @ktvindicare
    @ktvindicare 3 роки тому

    Sheesh your friend was playing Guitar Hero in middle school? I was playing it in college. Thanks for making me feel old as hell Doug.

  • @haileene703
    @haileene703 3 роки тому

    Same as some of the comments I see. I also like that you share your true thoughts.
    I mean I listen to so many differents musics, and I KNOW I listen to some bad (or at least considered bad) music and it's just those guilty pleasures. We all have various sensibilities and aquaintances, which makes us humans.
    No one can ever love all sorts of musics without finally stumbling on something they don't like.
    Thanks for beeing honnest, recognising the technical abilities (which no one sane would ever contradict) the pros of the music, and simply saying "it's not for me".
    I now know why I'm here and still following you, while many react channels I stop after a while. Because I feel they just go the "easy road" of accepting averything, beeing nice to every song, just to get clicks.
    Big kudos to you Sir, stay safe, and keep up with your great job.

  • @jonko4359
    @jonko4359 3 роки тому +34

    I have to recommend you to listen to Helloween - Keeper of The Seven Keys , that song is a true masterpiece and I really think you'll like it .

    • @angellaliotis5200
      @angellaliotis5200 3 роки тому +3

      And Halloween from them is really nice but agreed,that's a GREAT song

    • @antoniodesousa2555
      @antoniodesousa2555 3 роки тому +2

      Same here :)

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому +2

      Helloween has so many better songs, I don't get it why people stick to that one.

    • @antoniodesousa2555
      @antoniodesousa2555 3 роки тому +2

      @@Hy-jg8ow it’s always a question of taste.
      I do think it is a good song for a reaction.
      As an Helloween fan I will be happy to see a reaction of any of their songs :)

  • @vanja123
    @vanja123 3 роки тому +12

    If we're running with power metal, I would love to know what you think of more complex bands/songs like "And then there was silence" by Blind Guardian

  • @peterjacobsen7613
    @peterjacobsen7613 3 роки тому +4

    They do actually play like that live! Power metal is a guilty pleasure of mine.

    • @ChrisPage68
      @ChrisPage68 3 роки тому

      No such thing as, a guilty pleasure.

  • @devas32
    @devas32 3 роки тому +3

    "I need to see if they can play this live". I can confirm they can. Seen them 5 times now.

  • @drmonstaa1
    @drmonstaa1 3 роки тому +29

    I would like to suggest a reaction to Angel of Salvation by Galneryus, they're a Japanese power metal band, and the song is inspired by Tchaikovsky's violin concerto in D major
    Also the music video is not the whole song, the actual song is around 14 minutes long

    • @kazumi5861
      @kazumi5861 3 роки тому +3

      I was going to recommend it as well! Though I don't know if he will like it considering he's not a power metal drumming fan lol

    • @gerardcote8391
      @gerardcote8391 3 роки тому +1

      He should also check out Versailles they are a Symphonic Metal Band.
      Destiny The Lovers, is not that long, compared to most of the songs in that genre.
      I would also suggest Unlucky Morphious Cadaver / Revdac, they are Technical Speed Metal and that won't has a Verdi subtext to it.

    • @kazumi5861
      @kazumi5861 3 роки тому +3

      @@gerardcote8391 Versailles is amazing! I would probably recommend Faith and Decision

    • @palibakufun
      @palibakufun 2 роки тому +1

      I was never a big fan of power metal, but Galneryus had the first power metal song I ever loved, Hunting for a Dream. Sure I heard it as the ED for Hunter x Hunter, but man was it HYPE

  • @marcoimbellicai4419
    @marcoimbellicai4419 3 роки тому +69

    Second day of me requesting V: The New Mythology Suite by Symphony X.

    • @Rain593
      @Rain593 3 роки тому

      You want him to listening to the whole album? Hahahaha

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому +2

      I would be happy even for only Egypt from that album, but the whole album worth it.

    • @bcbitchkkv
      @bcbitchkkv 3 роки тому +4

      YES! If nothing else, he should really listen to Rediscovery II... Every living humang being should!

    • @mattcraig2545
      @mattcraig2545 3 роки тому

      And while you're at it, V by Spock's Beard as well!

    • @runescapewarrior66
      @runescapewarrior66 3 роки тому

      How do we get him to listen to the full Odyssey song?

  • @swngwyrdd3552
    @swngwyrdd3552 3 роки тому

    I liked how you picked up the Hotel California straight away.
    Someone's done a mix of the two on UA-cam and it's hilarious.

  • @tiobocor4969
    @tiobocor4969 2 роки тому

    I appreciate that u say honnest
    Just different genre than the one u like
    But u did react in good way to say what u real thought
    And i love it 👍👍👍

  • @caprimaniac01
    @caprimaniac01 3 роки тому +16

    You should give HELLOWEEN a try.
    "Keeper of the seven keys" would definitely be worth investing some time.

  • @sethkaicer319
    @sethkaicer319 3 роки тому +12

    The fact that some people love this song and some people don't generally like it too much is the reason why it's a good song to be on this program.

  • @olicorrivo3289
    @olicorrivo3289 3 роки тому

    That video reaction was unexpected but that reaction was expected to everyone who was familiar with your views on this type of drumming. Glad you did it.

  • @MrBuion
    @MrBuion 2 роки тому

    I saw them play it live, that was my last concert before lockdown in Germany

  • @Thorrison
    @Thorrison 3 роки тому +101

    The nice thing about Dragonforce is if you listen to one song, you've listened to every song. They're all like this.

    • @anejr2556
      @anejr2556 3 роки тому +3

      I think some of their newer stuff since they changed the singer is quiete different, like I love The Sun is Dead and Seasons

    • @katsushero
      @katsushero 3 роки тому +2

      AANNNNDDD they are totally ripping off a 90's Italian powermetal band called Rhapsody!

    • @martinpatterson3417
      @martinpatterson3417 3 роки тому

      I liked them when they first started and I listened to them for the first 3 or so albums. First 2 were good then with the third I realised they were just repeating themselves.

    • @kodoqbesar4301
      @kodoqbesar4301 3 роки тому +2

      Stuff from Maximum Overload and Reaching into Infinity are pretty diverse.

    • @TeamMemberNumberEight
      @TeamMemberNumberEight 3 роки тому +2

      That time Herman Li heard a Dragonforce song and didn’t remember it or recognise in any way, even though he wrote it

  • @michanowak7060
    @michanowak7060 3 роки тому +27

    It's so weird to hear it after Through the Tables and Memes...

    • @gwaptiva
      @gwaptiva 3 роки тому

      I have that with Fishmaster :D

  • @olblue1631
    @olblue1631 2 роки тому

    This review is just what i needed this Friday night! Dragonforce RULES!!

  • @popspaintsminis7484
    @popspaintsminis7484 2 роки тому +3

    You have to watch the little Japanese drummer called JUNNA who's cover of the drum track to this song is simply awesome. She's know as the Pride of Japan. So this should be your next challenge to check out the technical drumming.

  • @adrianmedeiros8431
    @adrianmedeiros8431 3 роки тому +14

    You should look up some Blind Guardian. It's a different band, attempting to sound closer to medieval music as they're mostly inspired by Tolkien.

  • @God-vl5tk
    @God-vl5tk 3 роки тому +13

    A True musician knows when to slow down - Daily Ludwig Sebastian Mozart

  • @aprofessionalcitizen9030
    @aprofessionalcitizen9030 3 роки тому +1

    It's okay to not like it, appreciate your honest reaction and truthfulness! Even though I love the song. Staying real and honest is always the way to go. Much love Doug.

  • @alex97594
    @alex97594 2 роки тому +3

    Through the fire and flames was the first thing I ever saw on youtube. Shit, I'm still here

  • @NBLP7001
    @NBLP7001 3 роки тому +5

    Vinnie Moore and Marty Friedman are two shredders that have a great sense of composition. They can shred with the best of them but the song never suffers because they want to show off their chops. Great intro to Vinnie Moore, "Daydream' off the Mind's Eye Album. Great intro to Marty Friedman, 'Thunder March' from Dragon's Kiss.

    • @The_Original_Geoff_B
      @The_Original_Geoff_B 3 роки тому +1

      I would add Jason Becker, who played with Marty on the superb Cacophony albums.

    • @jimmyggs91
      @jimmyggs91 3 роки тому +1

      I also like a lof Friedman's solo on Hangar 18, back on his Megadeth days.

    • @NBLP7001
      @NBLP7001 3 роки тому +1

      @@The_Original_Geoff_B I have recommended Jason Becker a few times. I think Doug, as a chorale teacher, would really appreciate 'Higher.'

  • @kylelewis4685
    @kylelewis4685 3 роки тому +15

    I literally started LOL when I saw the thumbnail for this one. These guys have somehow managed to be fun, light hearted, and bad ass at the same time without the cheesyness of bands like manowar or grim reaper. Saw them live maybe 15 years ago or something and they put on a great show

  • @jaycenthomas5232
    @jaycenthomas5232 3 роки тому

    .....Respect,,,,,great & honest reaction 👏👏👏👏 It took me awhile to get into this the first time i heard it, they can do it live. Incredible talent

  • @Han_xiety
    @Han_xiety 3 роки тому +15

    "I couldn't play keyboard like that, I'd break my neck" that caught me off-guard and I spat my tea out 😂

  • @maatias.herrera
    @maatias.herrera 3 роки тому +63

    Let's be honest. This song is fast food in it's entirety

    • @bigvicious7317
      @bigvicious7317 3 роки тому +4

      So true

    • @ChrisPage68
      @ChrisPage68 3 роки тому +1

      You say that like it's a bad thing....🤷

    • @bigvicious7317
      @bigvicious7317 3 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisPage68 It just kinda has no lasting value/benefit imo

    • @maatias.herrera
      @maatias.herrera 3 роки тому +2

      @@ChrisPage68 it is...and at the same time it's not. If you are just regular casual audience i think it would be really enjoyable and there are cool sections. But if you like music more like "intellectual", this could be just fast food, you know
      I mean is a really cool song, but musically turns out to be really simple and over produced, straight to the point, with a fucking badass epic chorus and a memorable solo section. That's it. Musically there are not so many interesting elements from a musician perspective.
      Is just my opinion, i really enjoy the song anyways

  • @craiglindecamp9589
    @craiglindecamp9589 3 роки тому +14

    Emerson Lake and Palmer “Tarkus”

    • @suncommander7102
      @suncommander7102 3 роки тому

      Seconds this, i'm sure he'll appreciate Keith's genius

    • @Hy-jg8ow
      @Hy-jg8ow 3 роки тому

      That definitely needs to happen.

  • @reinaldofigueroa3825
    @reinaldofigueroa3825 3 роки тому +5

    Rhapsody!! Rhapsody!! The mighty ride of the firelord

  • @Hereforthedogs1982
    @Hereforthedogs1982 Рік тому +1

    I respect authenticity so much, it's great you gave your honest opinion and still remained respectful. I am a fan of this band, and this song, but not this version. It was my first time hearing this version right along with you and I also didn't care for it. However, I can tell you that they can and do absolutely play this song live.

  • @andrewsitek190
    @andrewsitek190 3 роки тому +17

    "i'm doing a German band tomorrow, that's all I'm gonna say"
    We know it's Rammstein, but we'll act shocked

    • @tarkus1056
      @tarkus1056 3 роки тому +7

      Or Helloween

    • @timmarshall2491
      @timmarshall2491 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, my money's on Helloween.

    • @shanebilowitz7261
      @shanebilowitz7261 3 роки тому +1

      Blind guardian

    • @tarkus1056
      @tarkus1056 3 роки тому +2

      @@timmarshall2491 I just hope its something like Keeper of the Seven Keys and not something like I Want Out

    • @tarkus1056
      @tarkus1056 3 роки тому

      @@shanebilowitz7261 that would be a surprise

  • @bman8366
    @bman8366 3 роки тому +4

    Hahaha, Dragonforce happens to be my cup of tea! Thanks for the reaction though :-) They do actually play this fast live! Their lastest album is awesome!

  • @GuillermoSmyser
    @GuillermoSmyser 3 роки тому

    For anyone not knowing. Herman, one of the guitarists is on twitch the streaming platform and is leading the Jason Becker Campaign. Jason needs money for medical bills dealing with ALS and he is selling 3 of his legendary guitars and Herman, who was originally just asked to spread the word before the guitars went on sale, has made it an entire campaign including live jams with other players online (with secret technology to get rid of the latency)
    Many big guitarists have donated personal guitars for auction to go towards helping Jason.
    Go check it out. It’s been great.

  • @VoodooChickenWire
    @VoodooChickenWire Рік тому

    When you paused 20 seconds in to discuss the whammy lift, UA-cam played an ad for cargo shorts. The Algorithm really cuts deep sometimes.

  • @jimmyggs91
    @jimmyggs91 3 роки тому +4

    They're techically power metal, but I thought you'd not like them, they're known for their high BPM sound (usually over 200), lots of blast beats (double kick drum technique), faster guitar solos and a bit of retro videogames sounds, like chiptune music. They're definitely impressive, but melodically nothing out of ordinary.
    Also, the version you reacted, it's not the full studio recording version. And they can play this live, Herman Li (one the guitarists) has a Twitch channel and he shreds really hard live.

    • @jol9178
      @jol9178 3 роки тому +1

      Blast beat isn't a double kick drum technique, it's snare technique.

  • @bravenewozzy
    @bravenewozzy 3 роки тому +11

    Yes please, Blind Guardian, And Then There Was Silence. Progressive, Epic. Vivid storey telling at its pinnacle!

  • @manuelr.5558
    @manuelr.5558 3 роки тому

    I like that you are honest and say clear what you dont like :)

  • @baumundallesandere
    @baumundallesandere 2 роки тому

    I appreciate the honesty.
    I always wondered what my music teacher would have said about Kvaðning by Skalmöld. Either the original or the orchestra version.
    It is also metal, but it has a really interesting (in my opinion) middle part.

  • @thomasskeffington4539
    @thomasskeffington4539 3 роки тому +37

    You have now heard all their songs.

    • @chilesuicmez
      @chilesuicmez 3 роки тому +4

      hahahahaha

    • @Aunntie
      @Aunntie 3 роки тому

      True lol from me

    • @TheMurcielago66
      @TheMurcielago66 3 роки тому +1

      i would say that they actually have 1 song that is very different that's also just a very good rock/metal ballad in trail of broken hearts

    • @JustZackster
      @JustZackster 2 роки тому +1

      All he has to hear is "So far away" and he's heard them all lol

  • @pavelmedek3968
    @pavelmedek3968 2 роки тому +4

    I am having fun, Doug. You, as a hard-core veteran composer, are discovering music I know for many years. But to hear your professional comments is something new and interesting. For me, it is similar to Stephen Hawking's talks about quantum mechanics to an audience of "normal" people. I am not able to understand everything you say, but I am able to better understand how things are working in music. And for that, I want to thank you! As an old metal/rock-head I am having fun :))

  • @Mackieee
    @Mackieee 3 роки тому +12

    "make sure they can actually do this" - haha - check out Herman Li's Twitch and the Dragonforce UA-cam channel! He's just as impressive in real time!

  • @MrCannedguds
    @MrCannedguds 3 роки тому

    Your reaction is very honest and real!

  • @viktorfant9182
    @viktorfant9182 3 роки тому +14

    A Change of Seasons - Dream Theater with lyrics would be really interesting!

    • @RogueReplicant
      @RogueReplicant 3 роки тому +2

      No. We're sick of DT. Awful songwriters, boring af

    • @majurbludd
      @majurbludd 3 роки тому +1

      Way too Long. Its like a 30 min song.

    • @RogueReplicant
      @RogueReplicant 3 роки тому +1

      @@majurbludd The length would be okay if it weren't so effing boring. DT bites off waaay more than they can chew, obsessed with trying to be more epic than their prog rock peers. YAAAWWN

    • @viktorfant9182
      @viktorfant9182 3 роки тому +1

      @@RogueReplicant If that's what you think. Most of us who watch Doug don't think that.

    • @RogueReplicant
      @RogueReplicant 3 роки тому

      @@viktorfant9182 Okay, chief, whatever you say ☺️

  • @philbertmill2
    @philbertmill2 3 роки тому +10

    I feel sorry for all the humans that don't experience absolute tear-inducing bliss hearing this song

  • @TheSuperSnake313
    @TheSuperSnake313 2 роки тому

    Fantastic, couldn't wait to see your reaction! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @Nomad_za
    @Nomad_za 3 роки тому

    Herman Li has his own UA-cam channel and he streams on Twitch, he has that guitars whammy bar set to only bend the pitch a tone from what I can remember.

  • @kyles2027
    @kyles2027 2 роки тому +5

    Refreshing to see a UA-cam reactor actually admit they don't like a song

  • @AskDr.Stupid
    @AskDr.Stupid 2 роки тому +5

    This band has been dubbed “Studioforce” by some due to their apparent inability to play songs like this live. This is entirely false as I have seen them live and heard them do this warts and all. And it was magnificent!!

  • @FrostedVisionHD
    @FrostedVisionHD 9 місяців тому +1

    Love this song and appreciate the honest reaction.

  • @drorian
    @drorian Рік тому

    so... first, this is a cut version of the song... and yes, basically all their songs except the ballads are like this and have a 3 min guitar solo in the middle... and this was their third album.. and I still loved it when they became famous cause of guitar hero even though I'd been listening to them since their demo album and playing guitar hero before this one... and yes, i've been "whistling" all their guitar solos by memory while returning home from school at the time.