Thank you so much for the reaction! I’ve seen Deafheaven 3 times on 3 separate tours and they’ve blown me away every time. Literally Sunbather should be mandatory for anyone who listens to music critically and/or loves crying for enjoyment 😂
This song, and band really, just encapsulates the joy of making metal. They go through so many different moods and styles through the span of 12 minutes. With those wretched vocals over top of it all.
This was really cool! Love that you were able to get into the vocals after a short while. It shows you clearly listen to music with the right mindset, discerning the artists' intent and assessing it based on that. Some people I know refuse to listen to them because of their vocals. I get that they can be abrasive, which is certainly the point, but I've always just thought of them as another instrument that is used to convey anguish, despair, anger, and intensity that either blends in with the heavy chaotic parts, or adds the perfect counterpoint to the more melodic and beautiful sections. Hope you check more of their music out, in my opinion they have only made great albums, with a couple of them being modern masterpieces.
That's a good mindset for music. but in the end it has to fit your personal preference. for me for example it certainly fits and i get why they use that kind of vocals but it just doesn't get me. Thats just personal taste tho and not at all saying they are bad or anything :)
@@WardenOfSouls I firmly believe personal preference can change though. More exposure to it will train your brain to reject it less often. Not everything worth listening to, or doing in life, comes easily at first, sometimes you have to put in the work. I personally didn't like the vocals for several listens of their breakthrough album Sunbather, I actually didn't listen to it again for months after I bought it and when I returned to it later in the year I was able to appreciate it much more. Now I can't imagine their music without it, there would be a crucial element missing.
I'm glad you liked them after the first listen. I remember seeing them open for Between the Buried and Me years ago and I didn't get into it right away...gave it some time, and one day it just clicked. Definitely one of my favorites now.
hello Jim, with my google eyes, I found that this video was filmed at the Preston Bradley Center Auditorium in Chicago, built in 1925, home to the People's church. It's a big auditorium for christian denomiations
Ok, second recommendation based on Deafhaven: Agalloch's "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion". Or the song Limbs, don't see enough people giving Limbs some sweet love.
Honestly Dan Tracy is the best drummer in the game right now. Seeing them live, the drums feel like they're lifting you off the ground, the power he has is just unreal.
An obvious recommendation after this would be their recent touring partners Alcest, their song 'Opale' would be a good one to do I think. Aside from that, if I was recommending something off the prog beaten track, I'd definitely say Emma Ruth Rundle, she also did an audiotree recording for her song Heaven which I think is just absurdly good.
If you haven't checked out their other music yet, I'd love to see you react to one of their other songs. Audiotree has another great live recording of their song "Worthless Animal" or there's an an excellent live performance of one of their breakout songs "Sunbather" on a channel called Made of Chalk. Of course you could always check out album cuts for Dream House, Come Back, Canary Yellow, or Luna. All their songs are pretty fantastic though so you can't really go wrong.
If you liked Deafheaven you should definitely listen to Alcest. They're probably the biggest exponent of blackgaze alongside (or probably above) Deafheaven. Their last single Protection would be a good starting point.
Smaller less popular bands did I hear you were after :) Pelican, instrumental rock band and they're fantastic. Solid musicians. Drought is super heavy and the other end of the scale would be Aurora Borealis. I'm sure you'd love their work Jim.
Instrumentally they are pretty nice. I dont personally like vocals like this and would rate it much higher with some clean vocal. I'd love to see your reaction to at least one of three masterpieces of 2017: 1. Lunatic Soul - A Thousand Shards of Heaven 2. Caligula's Horse - Graves 3. The Contortionist - Return To Earth
If you liked the music and not the vocals like me aswell, do yourself a huge favor and check out Astronoid. It is similar music and the cleanest most unique vocals.
Hello, sir, I actually don't like reaction videos because they're just mere cliches. Deafheaven is one of my all-time favorites and I stumbled up on your video. Your choice, the way you catch the vibe, the way you pay attention... It's all real and warm. I also like your sound recording and mixage. Definitely you're a man of sophisticated, refined tastes, I can see it. And wow, you're listening to Negura Bunget, too. Keep it. Instantly subscribed. Regards.
Your willingness to try out left of field stuff is kind of the thing that makes you stand out, Jim. Do keep it up. And to help you on that, I suggest yo you the band In The Woods... . They're a norwegian outfit that began as a black metal band, turned quite psychadelic by the time of their debut, and went on to release a colossal album in 1997, called Omnio. After that they still released a couple of pretty good albums, before disbanding and the guitar players going on to join Green Carnation. Which is another good band for you to listen, but their masterpiece is a 60 minute song, so I don't think you'll react to it live. But out of Omnio, I'd suggest this song: ua-cam.com/video/RtodeWUmXmg/v-deo.html 14 minutes of atmospheric heaviness and not a single riff repeated. Enjoy!
It's awesome you are doing lesser known bands Jim. Definitely keep that up. Not a fan of the vocals on this. I feel it would be better as an instrumental, sort of like Audrey Fall.
The vocals sink in after a while. And if you ever delve into the lyrics to discover what the songs are about, the vocals become a perfect counterpoint to add anguish and intensity.
How did miss this one? Sooo...not my thing, but nothing wrong with that. As for bands that arn't well known but good( that you haven't heard)here are 3 recommendations.... Lion Sheppard "Heat" , "Code Of Life" Indukti "And Who's the God Now", "Ninth Wave" Bjorn Riis " Forever Comes To An End", Icarus" ***Bonus- Freedom To Glide " Silent Code" ( All previously recommended) Cheers mate!
Well, this was interesting. Very home made. Tight playing. I guess they've been heavily influenced by the Norwegian band called Kvelertak, which is blindingly good. But Deafheaven seems like boys, that been rehearsing in garage next door. The drummer stands out!
I wouldn't say Kvelertak is a big influence on them as they started writing music before the first Kvelertak album released. They're certainly influenced by Norwegian black metal and some of the bands that came after them that decided to mix black metal with shoegaze and post rock like Alcest and Lantlos. While also adding in their own elements of screamo and post-hardcore. Kvelertak is amazing though, but definitely more in the "black'n roll" style.
@@andrewreed4924 they're definitely influences by Wolves at the throne room as well. Two hunters was such a game changer within the USBM scene and the post black metal genre in general. Even their logo at their demo seemed influenced by them. And screamo is post-hardcore. Basically a microgenre
I agree, not the greatest vocals ever, that's for sure, but for me it kinda all worked! The great thing about music is what one person loves, another won't. It's all so very personal!
Thank you so much for the reaction! I’ve seen Deafheaven 3 times on 3 separate tours and they’ve blown me away every time. Literally Sunbather should be mandatory for anyone who listens to music critically and/or loves crying for enjoyment 😂
This song, and band really, just encapsulates the joy of making metal. They go through so many different moods and styles through the span of 12 minutes. With those wretched vocals over top of it all.
This song is amazing. Deafheaven is the greatest band of its generation.
ok but why not listen to Deafheavens legendary Sunbather / Dreamhouse to top it off?
right if he did dreamhouse into irresistible into sunbather. same length as cassandra gemini, prolly shorter.
But why not New Bermuda, though? Baby Blue straight up made me ugly cry the first time I heard it.
DEAFHEAVEN - Come Back
Listen to it Jim, even if not for a reaction vid. It's quite an experience. Cheers!
Majestic band, but goddammit that drummer is a fucking beast, we have to protect him at all cost from Covid 19.
This was really cool! Love that you were able to get into the vocals after a short while. It shows you clearly listen to music with the right mindset, discerning the artists' intent and assessing it based on that. Some people I know refuse to listen to them because of their vocals. I get that they can be abrasive, which is certainly the point, but I've always just thought of them as another instrument that is used to convey anguish, despair, anger, and intensity that either blends in with the heavy chaotic parts, or adds the perfect counterpoint to the more melodic and beautiful sections. Hope you check more of their music out, in my opinion they have only made great albums, with a couple of them being modern masterpieces.
That's a good mindset for music. but in the end it has to fit your personal preference. for me for example it certainly fits and i get why they use that kind of vocals but it just doesn't get me. Thats just personal taste tho and not at all saying they are bad or anything :)
@@WardenOfSouls I firmly believe personal preference can change though. More exposure to it will train your brain to reject it less often. Not everything worth listening to, or doing in life, comes easily at first, sometimes you have to put in the work. I personally didn't like the vocals for several listens of their breakthrough album Sunbather, I actually didn't listen to it again for months after I bought it and when I returned to it later in the year I was able to appreciate it much more. Now I can't imagine their music without it, there would be a crucial element missing.
I think of the vocals as another musical instrument, namely a distorted rhythm guitar.
godspeed you black emperor! - mladic
Fucking amazing band
My favourite band! Everything they put out is gold. Do recommend listening to their albums in whole, an experience like no other.
Dude, right? Heard them for the first time on a couple gel tabs. One of the single most cathartic experiences I've ever had.
I'm glad you liked them after the first listen. I remember seeing them open for Between the Buried and Me years ago and I didn't get into it right away...gave it some time, and one day it just clicked. Definitely one of my favorites now.
Absolutely love your reaction to this amazing song
hello Jim, with my google eyes, I found that this video was filmed at the Preston Bradley Center Auditorium in Chicago, built in 1925, home to the People's church. It's a big auditorium for christian denomiations
Love it! From the first notes. Good to see you Jim... :)
Awww, cheers Marcin, hope all's well with you fella?
Ok, second recommendation based on Deafhaven: Agalloch's "In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion". Or the song Limbs, don't see enough people giving Limbs some sweet love.
yes please
thegrimner Limbs is definitely my favorite track by Agalloch
The drummer is doing work the whole song, of course you love it (as do I.) Contortionist when you get the chance!
Honestly Dan Tracy is the best drummer in the game right now. Seeing them live, the drums feel like they're lifting you off the ground, the power he has is just unreal.
Please do more Deafheaven. My favourite band!
Oh man, the TAMBOURINE.
Classic.
The fact that they don't have a pigeonholed aesthetic IS their aesthetic.
Good stuff.
I kind of think that's why people (esp black metal enthusiasts) hate them. They're not a pure black metal band and that irritates them.
They're better than most (if not all) black metal bands.
Roads to Judah is a masterpiece! I've loved this band since I heard their demo. So glad you gave them a chance dude! 👍🤘
So amazing. Such an amazing song. Insane
I didn't like this band at first but one day something clicks... Now I saw them 3 times live :D
An obvious recommendation after this would be their recent touring partners Alcest, their song 'Opale' would be a good one to do I think. Aside from that, if I was recommending something off the prog beaten track, I'd definitely say Emma Ruth Rundle, she also did an audiotree recording for her song Heaven which I think is just absurdly good.
Vocal utterances akin to the tortured screams of a long-tailed cat in a rocking chair factory.
I think that's a compliment? Lol
Would love to see your reaction to a track from Periphery's new album. Reptile and Satellites are both great pieces!
This is REALLY good. Thanks for the vid Jim! May I recommend 1985 by Kvelertak? Got similar vibes when listening to this. :]
On second thoughts this song is way more epic. Reminds me more of Rinoa or Pelican. Really good.
Kvelertak is awesome band. Haven't seen them with new singer yet though but I think he can do good work too.
I would recommend Kvelertak - Kvelertak. They got many good songs though. Or song called Blodtørst.
Great recommendations! Thanks. Im digging Pelican
If you are interested in something like this with the cleanest of vocal instead of the screams, check out "Astronoid"
Good shit right... this bands rulezzz.
Devin Townsend - Spirits Will Collide ( official video ) from his just released album , Empath .
Singularity would be pretty cool.
What a chad you are, absolutely listen to Liturgy now, especially H.A.Q.Q, you’ll like it ❤️
If you haven't checked out their other music yet, I'd love to see you react to one of their other songs. Audiotree has another great live recording of their song "Worthless Animal" or there's an an excellent live performance of one of their breakout songs "Sunbather" on a channel called Made of Chalk. Of course you could always check out album cuts for Dream House, Come Back, Canary Yellow, or Luna. All their songs are pretty fantastic though so you can't really go wrong.
Cult of Luna - the wreck of s.s. needle
I second that.
Oh boy, I want to see your reaction to Black Brick.
If you liked Deafheaven you should definitely listen to Alcest. They're probably the biggest exponent of blackgaze alongside (or probably above) Deafheaven. Their last single Protection would be a good starting point.
You have to listen to dream house, it’s a beautiful roller coaster
Smaller less popular bands did I hear you were after :) Pelican, instrumental rock band and they're fantastic. Solid musicians. Drought is super heavy and the other end of the scale would be Aurora Borealis.
I'm sure you'd love their work Jim.
I second that
I third the Pelican recommendation. Dead between the walls.
I enjoyed it.
Check out The Ocean - Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic. Crazy prog metal concept album.
Alcest - "Percées de Lumière"
Excellent Blackgaze french band. Check them, please! :)
Animals as Leaders, wave of babies. Do it Jim
I actually don't think Jim has done an AAL song yet which is crazy.
Instrumentally they are pretty nice. I dont personally like vocals like this and would rate it much higher with some clean vocal.
I'd love to see your reaction to at least one of three masterpieces of 2017:
1. Lunatic Soul - A Thousand Shards of Heaven
2. Caligula's Horse - Graves
3. The Contortionist - Return To Earth
If you liked the music and not the vocals like me aswell, do yourself a huge favor and check out Astronoid. It is similar music and the cleanest most unique vocals.
Hello, sir, I actually don't like reaction videos because they're just mere cliches. Deafheaven is one of my all-time favorites and I stumbled up on your video. Your choice, the way you catch the vibe, the way you pay attention... It's all real and warm. I also like your sound recording and mixage. Definitely you're a man of sophisticated, refined tastes, I can see it. And wow, you're listening to Negura Bunget, too. Keep it. Instantly subscribed. Regards.
Would love to see you revisit Gojira when you get a chance. Think you’d really love Art of Dying.
Listen to Worthless Animal on this album...you will be sufficiently blown away....
BLACK BRICK!!
Your willingness to try out left of field stuff is kind of the thing that makes you stand out, Jim. Do keep it up.
And to help you on that, I suggest yo you the band In The Woods... . They're a norwegian outfit that began as a black metal band, turned quite psychadelic by the time of their debut, and went on to release a colossal album in 1997, called Omnio. After that they still released a couple of pretty good albums, before disbanding and the guitar players going on to join Green Carnation. Which is another good band for you to listen, but their masterpiece is a 60 minute song, so I don't think you'll react to it live.
But out of Omnio, I'd suggest this song: ua-cam.com/video/RtodeWUmXmg/v-deo.html
14 minutes of atmospheric heaviness and not a single riff repeated. Enjoy!
That strange era of avant garde black metal that came out in the mid-late 90s in Norway always interested me. Fleurety, Dődheimsgard and others
Please react to mota by russian circles. Nice pick
Hey Jim! Bands not so popular.. hmm... id recommend 21 Octayne with "Tale of Broken Child"
Or if you want to hear a fking awesome bassline their Song "Don't Turn away"
It's awesome you are doing lesser known bands Jim. Definitely keep that up. Not a fan of the vocals on this. I feel it would be better as an instrumental, sort of like Audrey Fall.
The vocals sink in after a while. And if you ever delve into the lyrics to discover what the songs are about, the vocals become a perfect counterpoint to add anguish and intensity.
How did miss this one? Sooo...not my thing, but nothing wrong with that.
As for bands that arn't well known but good( that you haven't heard)here are 3 recommendations....
Lion Sheppard "Heat" , "Code Of Life"
Indukti "And Who's the God Now", "Ninth Wave"
Bjorn Riis " Forever Comes To An End", Icarus"
***Bonus- Freedom To Glide " Silent Code"
( All previously recommended) Cheers mate!
Well, this was interesting. Very home made. Tight playing. I guess they've been heavily influenced by the Norwegian band called Kvelertak, which is blindingly good. But Deafheaven seems like boys, that been rehearsing in garage next door. The drummer stands out!
Hey Pasi, "interesting" and homemade :) Drummer was the standout for me too. Sounds like I need to listen to Kvelertak! Thanks matey!
I wouldn't say Kvelertak is a big influence on them as they started writing music before the first Kvelertak album released. They're certainly influenced by Norwegian black metal and some of the bands that came after them that decided to mix black metal with shoegaze and post rock like Alcest and Lantlos. While also adding in their own elements of screamo and post-hardcore. Kvelertak is amazing though, but definitely more in the "black'n roll" style.
@@andrewreed4924 they're definitely influences by Wolves at the throne room as well. Two hunters was such a game changer within the USBM scene and the post black metal genre in general. Even their logo at their demo seemed influenced by them.
And screamo is post-hardcore. Basically a microgenre
You should of reacted to glint instead that's the best song on that album.
Oceans ate alaska. Anything live, especially if it's a drumcam video. Don't like the singing, but the music is nice, and the drums hectic.
just post black enough
i dont like it. Instrumentally OK, not insane but Ok.. but this kind of vocals i only like in pagan blackmetal sorry^^
I agree, not the greatest vocals ever, that's for sure, but for me it kinda all worked! The great thing about music is what one person loves, another won't. It's all so very personal!
@@JimNewstead yup :) there is no "BAD" Music there is something out there for everyones liking
I call them "hipster-black-metal".