Someone's first introduction to Opeth being Sorceress and then jumping into this beast is kind of funny, now I feel like everyone should first see a clean vocals only song and then get hit by Mikael's demon side
It seems like no matter how many times I've heard any particular Opeth song, I always find another nugget I missed in previous listenings. You honestly can't go wrong with any song by them. However, if you like bass heavy proggy stuff I highly suggest checking out a band called Beyond Creation. A personal favorite of mine by them is "Earthborn Evolution." Keep doing what you do man.
This was Martin Mendez first time to shine. He joined during MAYH but the bass parts were already recorded by Mikael. Still life was Martin Mendez doing his thing. Imo one of the best metal bassist because he does a lot for the songs without being super flashy but his accents and flairs from time to time stands out and he has a killer tone with usually great bass lines. This came out what around 98, 99? Totally ahead of their time. One thing about Opeth, at least from my experience, the first time I would hear a song I would think to myself that’s a lot to take in. Usually after about the 4th-5th listen I would suddenly “get it”and fall in love with the song. Opeth and late era Death were the bands that popped my Death vocal style metal cherry. We use to call it Cookie Monster vocals and make fun of it, but now I can listen to certain bands that use growls and have no issue. But not all growls are created equal and the reason Mikael was so good (and bands like jinjer) is that it’s not monotone and adds to the song. When done artistically and in good taste it can definitely elevate a song.
This album is like Pink Floyd's Wall album: listening to this and that track is great, but sitting down and listening to the entire thing with the lyrics from start to finish is a completely different experience. P.s. same goes for Operation: Mindcrime by Queensryche. 😇
Still Life is a highly rated album of theirs. All the songs are brilliant even though I'm not a big fan of blackened death metal. Their run from this album (1998) to 2008 was by far their prime era. Opeth is just built different from the rest.
I remember being 17 when this came out and they were touring the album, back with Lopez on drums. It was my first big metal gig, I had some skewed expectations after that lol....Glad you're noticing the bass, Opeth bass player is the most underrated guy in the group.
🔥🔥❤Opeth❤🔥🔥 Mikael Åkerfeldt clean and growl vocals. Acoustic guitar, sometimes lead. Composer and all around musical genius. You have so much great Opeth to listen to. I can't wait for more!! Harlequin Forest live please at Red Rocks venue.
8:05 is exactly my reaction to Opeth when I first heard Blackwater Park. A total fucking beautiful/brutal journey start to end. Prior to that I only heard Metallica and my metal spirit has essentially been open up by bands like Opeth.
If you're gonna react to Opeth - Ghost of Perdition song, the live version at Red Rocks is usually the preferred one: it really shows their craftsmanship in action, unadultered by studio effects, and it's glorious. I went to two Opeth concerts and they blew me alway.
opeth is best experienced by album. highly recommend album reacts if you're into it. if not, i'll still look forward to more opeth videos. favorite band of all time.
Since you're doing Swedish metal bands now, haha, maybe give Cult of Luna a listen. Their latest album is amazing (they all are), and the opening track "Cold Burn" has a nice music video. I'd love to see your reaction to that. Different kind of metal to Meshuggah and Opeth, but still spectacular. \m/
Sorry to say your trip down the Opeth rabbithole will be over all to soon. They only got about 100 tracks or so as good or better than this song Good luck not becomming a rabbid fan
I heard you say "the Jinjer influence" and I laughed my ass off. If there was any influence going on, it was the other way around. Opeth predates that crappy band Jinjer. Jinjer cannot carry Opeth's dirty toilet water.
I guess I just figured everyone knew Opeth is one of Jinjer's biggest influences so I wasn't super attentive to my phrasing. Also, wholeheartedly disagree. Jinjer is an incredible band. And while they don't have the catalog or presence that Opeth does, they're approaching excellence in their own right. Check out some of Roman's guitar playthroughs or their live shows. Jinjer is fucking legit.
I just looked at Ghost of Perdition today. Video went live a few minutes ago. Go check it out if you're interested, the song blew me away. Opeth is really something special, man.
Lots of people will tell you the "best Opeth song to check out next," and the good news is they're all right.
Someone's first introduction to Opeth being Sorceress and then jumping into this beast is kind of funny, now I feel like everyone should first see a clean vocals only song and then get hit by Mikael's demon side
Opeth - Blackwater Park
Opeth - Lotus Eater
Opeth - Deliverance
You will not regret, I promise! :D
Random scandinavian guy agrees.
Great Opeth choices! I would add drapery falls or funeral portrait to that list!
@@thedaywerevolt Funeral Portrait is among their worst tracks
@@sexkarabin3967 disagree, but cheers. Love that guitar riff
Orchid & Morningrise always being overlooked!
HARLEQUIN FOREST is my personal favorite or MASTERS APPRENTICE
My first Opeth track was Ghost of Perdition, but this was the first full album from them I listened to. Unreal
It seems like no matter how many times I've heard any particular Opeth song, I always find another nugget I missed in previous listenings. You honestly can't go wrong with any song by them. However, if you like bass heavy proggy stuff I highly suggest checking out a band called Beyond Creation. A personal favorite of mine by them is "Earthborn Evolution." Keep doing what you do man.
This was Martin Mendez first time to shine. He joined during MAYH but the bass parts were already recorded by Mikael. Still life was Martin Mendez doing his thing.
Imo one of the best metal bassist because he does a lot for the songs without being super flashy but his accents and flairs from time to time stands out and he has a killer tone with usually great bass lines. This came out what around 98, 99? Totally ahead of their time.
One thing about Opeth, at least from my experience, the first time I would hear a song I would think to myself that’s a lot to take in. Usually after about the 4th-5th listen I would suddenly “get it”and fall in love with the song. Opeth and late era Death were the bands that popped my Death vocal style metal cherry.
We use to call it Cookie Monster vocals and make fun of it, but now I can listen to certain bands that use growls and have no issue. But not all growls are created equal and the reason Mikael was so good (and bands like jinjer) is that it’s not monotone and adds to the song. When done artistically and in good taste it can definitely elevate a song.
This is The best Opeth record!.. all songs are flawless
Can't blame you for saying 'THIS IS SO COOL' every 30 seconds, everybody does that.
imo song "Lotus Eater" is good representation of Opeth sound.
that song has all the sounds mixed into one song:)
That song is wild
Jon that song is just the beginning of a marvelous journey listening OPETH.
Please do More Opeth
The combo Coil + Heir Apparent from their album Watershed is one of the more extreme journeys they have to offer :)
This album is like Pink Floyd's Wall album: listening to this and that track is great, but sitting down and listening to the entire thing with the lyrics from start to finish is a completely different experience.
P.s. same goes for Operation: Mindcrime by Queensryche. 😇
...aaaand just like 90% of albums were meant to be listened just 20-30 yrs ago. Nowadays it's a lost medium all together.
Ahhh yes 🥰🥰 One of my absolute FAVS
Still Life is a highly rated album of theirs. All the songs are brilliant even though I'm not a big fan of blackened death metal. Their run from this album (1998) to 2008 was by far their prime era. Opeth is just built different from the rest.
Like I've said in your last video: Try "Ghost of Perdition" "Deliverance" or "Harlequin Forest" by them!
I think you'll enjoy them :)
at 9:10 may be stuck in your head already because it is a part inspired by Abba - Lay all your love on me :D
Nice huh? This is what Opeth can do with you. They've got so much top notch songs, but Hessian Peel would be a very cool follow up. Cheers🍺
I remember being 17 when this came out and they were touring the album, back with Lopez on drums. It was my first big metal gig, I had some skewed expectations after that lol....Glad you're noticing the bass, Opeth bass player is the most underrated guy in the group.
I think Opeth has like a thousand song's by now!? LOL's, and they are all amazing! This band has been killing it for decade's! 😆🤘
I had the same reaction the first time I listened to this, so powerful and raw
🔥🔥❤Opeth❤🔥🔥
Mikael Åkerfeldt clean and growl vocals. Acoustic guitar, sometimes lead. Composer and all around musical genius.
You have so much great Opeth to listen to. I can't wait for more!!
Harlequin Forest live please at Red Rocks venue.
This comment really sums it up. Mikael is such a legend
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I think you are about to have a LOT of fun digging into the Opeth discography!
8:05 is exactly my reaction to Opeth when I first heard Blackwater Park. A total fucking beautiful/brutal journey start to end. Prior to that I only heard Metallica and my metal spirit has essentially been open up by bands like Opeth.
Opeth has so many great songs, it's ridiculous. The next song I would recommend is Harlequin Forest.
If you're gonna react to Opeth - Ghost of Perdition song, the live version at Red Rocks is usually the preferred one: it really shows their craftsmanship in action, unadultered by studio effects, and it's glorious. I went to two Opeth concerts and they blew me alway.
I always think first time listens should be the studio version before any live ones. You get a better appreciation for what they can do live
opeth is best experienced by album. highly recommend album reacts if you're into it. if not, i'll still look forward to more opeth videos. favorite band of all time.
The insights 👏
Harlequin forest is my number 1 recommendation:)
"It so...mmmmermm!" Yep, thats opeth 🤣
You are ready for The Lotus Eater now
This song is tasty 🤤
also this guy totally gets it
Cool reaction. Subscribed
5:20 you earned a subscription!!
You should really listen to still life as a whole. Since it is an album with a storyline spread through the tracks.
Same singer!!!
There’s really
No bad opeth song … Im An older fan so I’d say
Serenity painted death
Deliverance
Demon of the fall 🎉🎉🎉
8:00 i know MERCYLESS 😍😍🤩😍
Welcome to the rabbit hole 🕳
I recommend reacting to *_Eminence Grise_* by *Redemptor.*
Such a majestic mix of crushing darkness and beauty.
Any opeth song you read in the coments it will be the best choice🤟🤟
Since you're doing Swedish metal bands now, haha, maybe give Cult of Luna a listen. Their latest album is amazing (they all are), and the opening track "Cold Burn" has a nice music video. I'd love to see your reaction to that. Different kind of metal to Meshuggah and Opeth, but still spectacular. \m/
Cult of Luna are phenomenal. I'd recommend Nightwalkers.
There’s no bass guitar in the intro, bud.
Review Gaia by Tiamat
Amazing album, all of it
You've just found your favourite band. All other music is from this point on pointless
yes plz moar lol
Sorry to say your trip down the Opeth rabbithole will be over all to soon.
They only got about 100 tracks or so as good or better than this song
Good luck not becomming a rabbid fan
If you enjoy at least 10 tracks then it's a journey that doesn't end
I heard you say "the Jinjer influence" and I laughed my ass off. If there was any influence going on, it was the other way around. Opeth predates that crappy band Jinjer. Jinjer cannot carry Opeth's dirty toilet water.
I guess I just figured everyone knew Opeth is one of Jinjer's biggest influences so I wasn't super attentive to my phrasing.
Also, wholeheartedly disagree. Jinjer is an incredible band. And while they don't have the catalog or presence that Opeth does, they're approaching excellence in their own right. Check out some of Roman's guitar playthroughs or their live shows. Jinjer is fucking legit.
@@JON.HOUSE24 I find Jinjier to be mediocre song writers tbh. Skilled yes.
@@chrisss3749 to each their own, I guess.
This stuff is 30 years opld- :p
I just looked at Ghost of Perdition today. Video went live a few minutes ago. Go check it out if you're interested, the song blew me away. Opeth is really something special, man.