Technical Breakdown of Ego Death by Polyphia & Steve Vai - Pro Guitarist Reaction

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2022
  • Hello Everyone this is my first ever reaction video. I just had to do this because I'm so excited to discover new music that moves me this much. I've not had this feeling in many years to be honest. Just can't stop listening to it or replaying it in my head. What an amazing collaboration.
    Check out the original video here : • Polyphia - Ego Death f...
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    Thanks for watching and massive respect to everyone who played their part in this amazing production.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 292

  • @JackJenningsGuitarist
    @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +34

    Hey everyone I've just done a new video reacting to ABC by Polyphia. I take a deeper dive into the chord progression and melody to uncover how it's essentially constructed like an old jazz standard.
    ua-cam.com/video/HghqamOpNtQ/v-deo.html

    • @Luke-ih1oc
      @Luke-ih1oc Рік тому +1

      Please do more Polyphia breakdowns! I want to see The Audacity and Chimera!

    • @ericlaplante1866
      @ericlaplante1866 Рік тому +3

      Well finally somebody who can put words ( clever)on this beautiful piece of art! Love your analysis!👍

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +2

      @@ericlaplante1866 thank you glad you enjoyed it

  • @eatmyturdd6697
    @eatmyturdd6697 Рік тому +66

    I'm a full grown man, and every time I hear Vai's part I almost tear up. He's almost magical.

  • @SavagetheMaker
    @SavagetheMaker Рік тому +135

    Just what performances like these need. There’s so many plain reactions, but being able to learn a bit about what they’re doing is important.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +19

      Thank you so much I was trying to do something a bit more in-depth and while there's a limit to how much I really know about their music, I did what I could to point things out that could be interesting. Looking forward to doing more analysis reactions.

    • @honordevs
      @honordevs Рік тому

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist It's almost better that you don't know much about their music. It lets you have a fresh take and utilize only your professional background, instead of prior knowledge, scripting, and video prep like a lot of reviewers are doing.

  • @travellerseko
    @travellerseko Рік тому +19

    Hands down, Polyphia’s bringing the golden days of instrumental guitar music back now in my opinion.

  • @gohamm8629
    @gohamm8629 Рік тому +52

    My favorite thing about Polyphia, and that they do on this album more than ever, is create guitar melodies that are just as memorable as if they had a singer. They genuinely make their guitars SING on their tracks, and especially this one. No one does that like them, and it’s one thing that sets them apart from all other instrumental bands. True generational talent!

  • @J.Hermansson
    @J.Hermansson 11 місяців тому +7

    I was born 1965 and I have listened to all the big ones but this is, by far, the best thing I have heard in my entire life. I'm like you Jack, I just can't stop listening to this song. It is absolutely amazing. I'm so happy that Steve got together with these young extremely talented guys. This is a masterclass in taking a really simple cord progression that we have heard in a 100 hit songs and making it totally unique. OMG!

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  11 місяців тому +2

      Yes I agree it's a really special production all the guys hit it 10 out of 10

  • @mxc_clips
    @mxc_clips Рік тому +74

    Your reaction is the best, you can tell how much this track means to you as a guitarist. I have not touched a guitar in 10+ years, but there is just something special about this song and just Polyphia as a whole that makes me feel something special when hearing this song and the rest of their music.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +6

      Yes I totally know what you mean I just haven't felt like this about a new piece of music in the Rock genre for a long time so it's making me feel pretty elated to be honest

    • @benjachayes
      @benjachayes Рік тому

      Yes. The elation about young guys taking music in directions you had never imagined is such a gift to mortals like me. In that sense, I also absolutely love their ABC.

    • @adamhock8801
      @adamhock8801 Рік тому

      I also haven't played much in the past few years and find myself picking at the chords with them in sheer joy. It just pulls you in with every listen. The effect of the piece is truly remarkable.

  • @illusive1181
    @illusive1181 Рік тому +4

    I love how they all play their own style, then as a band blended, you see the "Ego Death" in real time. Love the artistry.

  • @CinJyxxe
    @CinJyxxe Рік тому +19

    I read another comment about the chair that struck me. Both Tim and Scott were in the building, but when it came to Steve, they moved to the roof. He's literally a level above them, and instead of him moving down to their level, they felt the need to rise to his and meet him where he was at. Tim touched on the idea briefly when he mentioned that Steve's contribution inspired the second half of the song, and that he believed it was one of their best of all time.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +3

      Yes I thought it was great how they treated Steve with respect and the creative process was truly outstanding to produce a piece like this together.

    • @viviolet7
      @viviolet7 Рік тому

      you can see them advancing up the floors as the song progresses.

  • @billstru
    @billstru Рік тому +6

    Clay’s bass tone, rhythm, and mirroring is such quality.

    • @viviolet7
      @viviolet7 Рік тому

      youre really gonna need to elaborate there brother

  • @R_SENAL
    @R_SENAL Рік тому +13

    I'm just discovering Polyphia, but I've been a fan of Steve all my life almost, he's always been the GOAT in my eyes. He built on everything that came before, Page, Beck, Hendrix, EVH, and just took it to the next level. He's spent the last 20 years doing orchestral work and teaching and trying to pass the baton as it were to new greats like Orianthi, but he may have finally found his true successors in Polyphia! This is truly amazing! Look at the unique bending style he uses when he first comes on, it's something new he taught himself to do in the last few years, it's featured on a song of his called Candle Power and it's almost discordant but it's fantastic! He said on a stream it was the hardest thing he ever made himself learn. And this is the guy that plays the Hydra! (see Teeth of the Hydra if you haven't already)
    Ego Death is something you'll learn the meaning of if you ever watch Steve talk about his spirituality. In summary he firmly believes in meditation and overcoming and killing your egoic mind and being present in the moment with your thoughts and actions. Quiet the inner voice that wants to think about a thousand things and just BE. Ego death is also the death of fear, since fear is completely a product of the ego.
    But yeah, "snake-hips" Vai, "the human whammy-bar" is in full effect here and it's great! They probably are miming for the camera a bit, film shoots have so many takes they Don't use, they were probably on that roof for hours and who is gonna lug those amps up there? 😅 But he learned about showmanship from playing with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake, so he could teach the new stars so much about stage presence AND about being Present!

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much great to hear your impressions too

    • @kylespringman3952
      @kylespringman3952 Місяць тому +1

      I find that Vai, in this way, occupies a space between eras that is unacknowledged.
      My best analogy is Czerny learning from Beethoven and teaching Franz Liszt. What is the difference between Liszt and Beethoven? It is Czerny.
      What is the historical difference between EVH and Tim Henson? It's Steve Vai.

  • @x0x0skiller2
    @x0x0skiller2 Рік тому +20

    What an excellent reaction. I don’t even play guitar, or any instrument super consistently for that matter, but I love your explanation about what you like about Vai’s solo. I am obsessed with it as well, I keep replaying it. His emotes, body language, facial expressions, his ability to make the guitar wail with wammy and technique, entirely epic and clearly masterful.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really was trying my best to put it into words what he's doing with that solo. Thanks very much for your comment.

  • @_paradr0id
    @_paradr0id Рік тому +6

    Your analysis of their tracks has been above anyone elses so far. You detect every nuance. Very well done. You takes are spot on and very insightful. Keep them coming!

  • @Solkan55
    @Solkan55 Рік тому +16

    This is by far the best reaction I've seen to this track (yes I've watched probably 10). It's so great to have an actual explanation of what's happening musically to a layman. I really enjoy all this technical music and it's nice to have a name of a technique to name the parts I really enjoy if that makes any sense! ---- also as a P.S. : Tim Henson (the guy playing the 8 string) has his own YT channel and has some behind the scenes type stuff for how he writes songs etc. I bet you would really enjoy some of those.

  • @THEGRIMRIPAcod
    @THEGRIMRIPAcod Рік тому +5

    This video is amazing. If Steve's play is coming from his soul, his love for music, so is your explanation. The way you articulate your point of view of the song and your opinions about it is so complex but so easy to understand at the same time... I could almost predict what you were going to say before you even said it because it was coming from the heart and passion for the music. Really outstanding video . Thank you.

  • @thetruesora2111
    @thetruesora2111 Рік тому +14

    The most important thing I took away from this video is that you're an awesome teacher. Loved the story about your gifted student and you recognizing his talent and even learning from him. Absolutely amazing

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +5

      Wow, thank you! I am thinking to get that student back over here to make a video showing us some Polyphia parts and talking about his attraction to the band over the last several years.

    • @seancollins3106
      @seancollins3106 Рік тому +1

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist that'd be REALLY cool if you could get him to do that!

  • @xleaselife
    @xleaselife Рік тому +29

    Your analysis is so thorough, to the point that it brought me even deeper into the song, even though I've been listening to it non-stop for the past 5 days.
    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and perspective with us.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +3

      That's great to hear. I've also been listening to it non-stop. It just keeps sounding better and better. Glad you found my analysis useful.

    • @richardmiller5099
      @richardmiller5099 Рік тому +1

      Second this - I didn't notice the change in the drum patterns on the rooftop until this reaction. It's really amazing how you can listen to songs like this dozens of times and still find something new about them.

    • @tinmachine693
      @tinmachine693 Рік тому

      Damn you've out done me by 2 days!

    • @xleaselife
      @xleaselife Рік тому

      @@tinmachine693 Better get on it!

    • @kergo12
      @kergo12 Рік тому

      A week in and still on repeat.

  • @qpalzmsk1986
    @qpalzmsk1986 Рік тому +6

    Steve's part is really the part that stuck to my head after hearing for like 100 times. What a legend.

  • @peteriversen9044
    @peteriversen9044 Рік тому +6

    What an incredible reaction. Like you, I have a well-versed musical background that lets me appreciate a lot of what Polyphia does. Also like you, there is a limit to what I know and they constantly surprise me. And also ALSO like you, all that almost goes out the window with this track... it is so ethereally emotional. I can barely describe it.
    One thing I will add to your fantastic breakdown is you mention the repeated motif of the throne, as well as the concept of the title Ego Death. Another thing to keep in mind about the throne is, not only do they all sit in it, but each time they are "rising" through the building. Tim starts in the basement, Scott plays in the room with the big windows, and then ultimately they meet Steve on the roof. And though it is true you can see a lot of "Ego Death" when it comes to Steve, I believe that can be said of Tim and Scott as well... Tim ceeds a lot of time to Scott here and even Clay (the bassist) assumes the middle of the formation once they reach the roof. I think the title has a broader application in that they all acknowledge their skill, but are no longer driven by that... another term for Ego Death might be "post-narcissism" ... the focus, more than ever, is on the art.
    Sorry for the novel, but one final note - I love that you call out their use of production as almost a separate "instrument" in their compositions. They certainly waste nothing, their videos included. Once again truly fantastic breakdown! Thank you!!

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much I really enjoyed reading your further analysis also. I definitely agree

  • @aniyahfrazier2918
    @aniyahfrazier2918 Рік тому +8

    Just wanted to add that the guitar Steve used on this track is fitted with Sustainiac pickups that cause his notes to just flow together and add to the overall one and harmonics.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Yeah that's right he was making great use of that. Good point.

    • @russellward4624
      @russellward4624 Рік тому +1

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist and I think that's what gives that pick scrape bit sound like that. It has a setting that adds harmonics and I'm pretty sure he's using that.

  • @ironny2419
    @ironny2419 Рік тому +13

    Looking forward to more breakdown type reactions. We need more those on UA-cam

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +3

      Thanks so much for the encouragement I think I'm going to make this a regular feature on my channel doing technical type breakdowns.

  • @atlys258
    @atlys258 Рік тому +9

    Pretty much everything you've said about Vai's part is almost exactly what I've felt about his experience, through listening and watching. And his feeling of joy, I felt was also echoed by Tim's actual headbanging. He's constructed and portrayed such an aloof and self-assured, almost arrogant demeanor and image for so long that when we finally reach the climax we see that carefully protected image almost completely shattered just by him letting go and headbanging, letting himself actually _feel_ the emotion in the music, and I find that to be really quite beautiful and powerful.

  • @ObliByMe
    @ObliByMe Рік тому +4

    I'm usually not really into reaction vids as everyone usually says the same thing but I loved this video. I could really tell how much you loved this performance and your enthousiasm is so infectious. Keep it up!

  • @sledge1swede654
    @sledge1swede654 Рік тому +5

    The best reaction on youtube I ever seen your passion and explaining is actually understanable and gives a more deep appritiation to Polyphia music just awsome.Thank you so much.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you! I'm really enjoying the journey with this amazing new music and looking forward to doing more of these videos.

  • @allengarner2
    @allengarner2 Рік тому +1

    Great reaction! I've listened to this song dozens of times before and you pointed several nuanced things I hadn't noticed. Thanks!

  • @berninme
    @berninme Рік тому +3

    This is by far one of the best reaction/analysis videos on this song. So many reactions have very little to say about the techniques and methods used to make the music. You should consider doing more of these.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Thank you I really enjoyed making this video and its amazing to read comments like this. I feel really happy to offer whatever insights I can to open up the music. Thanks again for checking out the channel.

  • @friendcentive6665
    @friendcentive6665 Рік тому +1

    I love that the young guns show love and respect for the OG.

  • @GauravAggarwal1
    @GauravAggarwal1 Рік тому +5

    I loved your reaction video. There were many elements I wasn't aware of until you pointed them out

  • @jsirius94
    @jsirius94 Рік тому +1

    One thing I liked about your reaction vs others I have seen on Ego Death, is that you mentioned the unique production on the guitar tones to really accent certain lines. It's another touch that really helps them orchestrate the song.

  • @miguelteixeira5277
    @miguelteixeira5277 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the best analysis I heard in UA-cam for this, indeed, masterpiece. Sure different, sure so well played and your view of the facts just helps to understand some of this beauty. Really great, them and your topics in reaction to this, as you said, amazing collaboration.

  • @pitpride1220
    @pitpride1220 Рік тому +7

    Great breakdown, I love so much that you get it and how special it is. Just phenomenal work. I'm glad this video is out there to really explain what this band means for music. I'm so incredibly proud of them. I've been following them for awhile, I'm from an older generation. What excites me the most is what kids are going to accomplish musically listening to these guys. How their musical minds will work and what they'll create in the future. Just incredible!

  • @profile5
    @profile5 Рік тому +7

    This was a great reaction! Would love this for other songs.

  • @sreneethomas
    @sreneethomas Рік тому

    Omg…I came in and commented before listening to the whole thing. Your comments about Steve Vai in the last 5 minutes of this video…it is everything!!!❤ All of my thoughts when first hearing him play this song,, you were saying! Saying it better than I ever could, but exactly my thoughts. Thank you!

  • @WishMount
    @WishMount Рік тому +1

    16:06 I am mesmorised by this extra chord they add to the end of the bar... very alluring

  • @titntin5178
    @titntin5178 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for feeling this like I do.
    I also think this band, and their coming of age on this new album, is a seminal moment in rock history which will save guitar music from being consigned to the history books. Tim's compositional techniques are only matched by his abilities, and his band mates are all just as talented - especially the rhythm section (clays drum parts are absolute lesson is playing 'space'). Steve Via has been a fave of mine for ever as I'm a huge Frank Zappa fan, but more than that, he has always been a true experimenter and has always seen beyond current musical tropes. He was a little taken aback that Tim cut up and stitched together what he did for this track (most people take his solo and use it as is), but he agreed to Tim working with it like this, and he's obviously very pleased with the results! He's also a lovely human being and I recommend watching a youtube channel 'Ellen plays bass', a 10 yo little girl bassist with the best smile and a lot of upcoming talent, who recently was given the chance to play a solo on stage with Steve Vai on a gig. Warms your heart to see this stuff it really does....

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +2

      Hello Titntin thanks so much for your comment. Yes I agree they are really making the guitar so relevant again and the whole band is amazing. Steve Via is such an open minded musician, a great collaborator and I love his whole attitude in embracing this new lease of life. It must be the biggest thing he has been a part of in years and a massive crowning achievement in my opinion.
      Also I saw the video of her visiting Steve in his home studio and it was really heart warming. What an amazing bunch and people.

  • @kolbjrnkjeka9199
    @kolbjrnkjeka9199 Рік тому +1

    I am a bass player who has been listening to this non-stop for a week now. This reaction is the first I have seen that actually appreciates Steve's solo as much as I do. The way you spoke about the physicality was spot on, great analysis

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Yeah Steve's solo is pure magic. Thanks for watching and for your comment

  • @BarberMidnight
    @BarberMidnight Рік тому +3

    I think this is the first reaction to this song that really puts across and notices the pure emotion and expression from Mr Vai in almost every single note. Those who know, know his technical mastery but the emotion, the feels you get from this piece of music is truly something ive not heard or seen in a good while. Its next level from a man... a band who already raised the bar so high. a true masterclass not just in technical performance but emotion in music.

  • @BigRedSpear
    @BigRedSpear Рік тому

    Your commentary was insightful and compelling. Most play through and say “wow”, but you’re appreciating how the sausage is made.

  • @SferaRunner
    @SferaRunner Рік тому

    This first Vai's part is amazing too, two fingers bends sounds great

  • @Khaled91
    @Khaled91 10 місяців тому

    I was most impressed by the drummer. The groove came from him! My goodness... Smashing those cymbals!

  • @empiremusicpromotions
    @empiremusicpromotions Рік тому +1

    This is a perfect song. I wouldn't (and couldn't) think of a way to improve this. Great reaction, will be following your channel.

  • @tonedef2380
    @tonedef2380 Рік тому

    Vai's pick tap glitch is sooo good! I'm definitely stealing it 🤘

  • @tinmachine693
    @tinmachine693 Рік тому

    Obsessed! That's the word! I haven't stopped listening to this for 3 days

  • @lasagnahog7695
    @lasagnahog7695 Рік тому

    I enjoy the "considered reaction" with multiple stops and rewinds. I'm not a musician so these types of videos help me appreciate Polyphia's songs more which makes me like them even more.

  • @jakeforaker9628
    @jakeforaker9628 Рік тому

    Without a doubt the best breakdown of this video I’ve seen. I’ve watched hundreds. Your angle is professional and well articulated- much like the song itself. It’s just so good when you understand the levels and layers of talent and execution. You put it into words. Thanks.

  • @taleandclawrock2606
    @taleandclawrock2606 Рік тому +1

    As well as the musical virtuosity of Polyphia, and seasoned, clever, warm, relateable, inspiration of Vai, i am so satisfied and strengthened by the older and younger generations coming together to create such magnificent impact, something we have not seen enough of in recent decades, with the digital age separating the generations. Its truly profound to see and hear this collaboration, the production and videography are works of art in themselves, the whole thing is breathtakingly majestic, and restores my faith in humanities potential for beauty and good. The only critisicm i have heard of Polyphia is that some think it lacks emotionality, lost in the technical discipline of the complex deliveries. To some extent, every highly disciplined and complex field of human specialisation creates that, by simply working so hard on tasks that emotional expression has to wait. I think in Ego death, with Steve Vai, they showed us why its worth the sacrifice and discipline to master ones art, without losing emotional cognizance....this song with intentional respect for and collaboration across generations and styles is nothing but pure music in every sense of the word.The drummer is also supernaturally magnificent, driving, containing and accenting this incredible music. Like everyone ive seen try to comment, we run out of superlatives. Im just going to emotionally say, i love it, and i look forward to Polyphia further exploring what music means to them, and what it can do.

  • @sreneethomas
    @sreneethomas Рік тому

    Refreshing take on a “reaction” video. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. Found everything you had to say interesting, making me think a bit more about their performance and just how talented they are. Thanks so much! I hope you do more of these videos! (Not just Polyphia!)

  • @alinickpour
    @alinickpour Рік тому

    awesome content! they get lots of reacts from the mainstream react content creators, but you really at a transformative element to the piece with your insights!!

  • @darylljann
    @darylljann Рік тому +2

    hands down best reaction and breakdown. love it!

  • @kmarkosblmp
    @kmarkosblmp Рік тому

    I really appreciate your point of view on this. I've been listening to and watching this nonstop. I keep hearing and seeing new things each time.

  • @gcioffi7
    @gcioffi7 Рік тому

    New sub. Might be my favorite reaction video of all time, in no small part because you have the perfect mix of technical appreciation and the visceral side of hearing something truly exceptional and exciting. Loved this video. Thanks.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you! I try to bring those elements together in everything I do so great to hear it worked in this case. Thanks again

  • @l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l
    @l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l Рік тому +2

    Perfect description of the songs ending brother.
    Vai's playing with soul, like he's projecting to the astral plane.

  • @zerculese2145
    @zerculese2145 Рік тому

    Love the reaction evem before watching it, you described what i am experiencing while listening to polyphia falling inlove with music again after many years 🤘🏼

  • @kevhavard
    @kevhavard Рік тому

    Just discovered this tune this week and completely agree with you about not thinking that I could find a new music (especially guitar based) that I'm surprised and inspired by. Being 42 ( as of 2 days ago) I'm rather cynical about new music, but I'm completely obsessed with this band now

  • @MacBrrr65
    @MacBrrr65 Рік тому

    Thanx for this reaction video. It is thankfully not just one more "wow, they are amazing"-video but also not technically overanalysing it. At many moments I just had to nodd to your explanations where I would had to search for the right words ;) Well done. 👍

  • @chris2MTL
    @chris2MTL Рік тому

    i'have seen tens of ego death reaction. your reaction is by far the best, i learn a lot ! thanks

  • @Beingthankful
    @Beingthankful Рік тому +1

    The format , the explanation , and the passion you have for this all speak for themselves , just keep it up man !
    please do this for the album when it comes out on 10/28 !(if you like it obviously) ill single handedly get to a million views lol

  • @crazy.scorpio
    @crazy.scorpio Рік тому +1

    That.....was an amazing reaction video to watch. So interesting to watch you break this down. You, and them, are so so so far beyond me in musical knowledge, but wow that was fun to watch and listen. Love how you can say, hey, not usually a fan, but OMG that was amazing... good stuff..
    The way you explained how Steve has matured and how you can see it in his eyes as he plays is so true. I never thought of it like that, but yup. You can really see he loves the music..
    I checked out your channel and it is really cool how far out of your zone this is and that you tackled it totally opened eyed.
    You are the epitome of someone who LOVES music. it was truly fun watching you gush over this towards the end lol.
    Gotta give you a sub, even though I had never heard of Indian Classical guitar playing. 😀

  • @zamplify
    @zamplify Рік тому

    I've never watched any of your videos but I could tell this was gonna be a good reaction.

  • @harrovw
    @harrovw Рік тому

    Wonderful reaction to this astonishing piece of music!
    I only discovered Polyphia this year and I fell in love…the way you express your feelings about the band and this musical work of art is exactly how I feel…
    I just wonder how much better they can get…they are redefining guitar music…

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Thanks very much and yes I really look forward to seeing how their music keeps developing.

  • @rickymcconnell88
    @rickymcconnell88 Рік тому

    Bro you’re a sweetheart, great vid

  • @justingold1679
    @justingold1679 Рік тому

    Most thoughtful and passionate reaction video I've ever heard. Love your analysis!

  • @mdev1980
    @mdev1980 Рік тому +2

    The most insightful reaction for this song so far.

  • @dompepz8074
    @dompepz8074 Рік тому +1

    I believe Vai would really appreciate your deep analysis and feeling you have for his part in this amazing musical piece....

  • @benjaminlamb8494
    @benjaminlamb8494 Рік тому +1

    A “Considered reaction” is such a great way to put it. Great job

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Cheers I like taking some time to think a little before the video to be honest.

  • @kent8moto
    @kent8moto Рік тому

    Your breakdown of this performance is superb!! I feel you 100% on everything. Thank You for this video! I enjoyed it very much.
    Polyphia is my favorite band. I've seen them live 4x already 🤘 they for real

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! It must be amazing to see them live. I'm going to look out for their UK tour dates.

  • @johnandrews1737
    @johnandrews1737 Рік тому

    Excellent reaction. As is the music, your reaction is deep and full of subtle details. Great job.

  • @mientje6
    @mientje6 Рік тому

    Great reaction!

  • @jellyneck7978
    @jellyneck7978 Рік тому

    I didn't think I could discover new music to fall in love with either. Most of my musical taste developed when I was younger, as most people do, but to feel so engulfed and mesmerized by a song was something I am so happy to be feeling again. Great reaction, it really deserved a deep analysis like this.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Yes it's such a great feeling to be excited about new music and to be looking forward to hearing more new releases.

  • @matthewchan7743
    @matthewchan7743 Рік тому +1

    I don't know much about guitar, but as a person who is learning piano, I can fully feel the emotion that Jack you have told about. It is difficult to tell by words how fucking insane this music is; it feels like every note keeps punching into my heart, I have never seen and hear this kind of crazy and amazing stuff ever in my life. Also thank you for your analyzing, it helps us to understand more from this MV.

    • @viviolet7
      @viviolet7 Рік тому

      if you wanna see something mechanically absurd, polyphia's biggest song "Playing God" is clear nylon classical art.

  • @rollingreene1220
    @rollingreene1220 Рік тому

    Really enjoy your analysis - Great detail

  • @CrYou575
    @CrYou575 Рік тому

    What a great analysis. I'll be listening to this piece with that in mind now.

  • @ManiacTobi
    @ManiacTobi Рік тому +1

    Wow! I've watched hundreds of reactions over the past years, but this is by far the most enjoyable, knowledgable and articulate ever! And I agree 100% with everything you said 😊

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Wow, thank you! This is really interesting to me because I've kind of resisted doing reaction videos even though I love watching them myself. I think I wanted to keep the channel just focused on my teaching and playing of Indian Classical Guitar.
      But if people enjoy my approach to breaking things down as best I can, then I'll make this a new feature on the channel. Thanks for the encouragement.

    • @ManiacTobi
      @ManiacTobi Рік тому

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist you def should make this a feature! Your technical and musical insights are very much appreciated.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      @@ManiacTobi Thanks again more Polyphia breakdowns soon coming.

  • @albertalex1106
    @albertalex1106 Рік тому +1

    For the love of God, thank you for your reaction ♥️

  • @jordanj9069
    @jordanj9069 Рік тому

    This is the primary means by which I want to learn music - finding the theoretical mechanics behind my favourite pieces and moments

  • @apurvsurya7205
    @apurvsurya7205 Рік тому

    This is by far the best music reaction video, very cool

  • @Quy-
    @Quy- Рік тому

    Best in-depth reaction video so far. Good analysis on the song :D

  • @caleblol2340
    @caleblol2340 Рік тому +8

    Finally someone who actually appreciates this song as much as it deserves, I've watched other reactions and they are so bland and boring, saying stuff like "oh cool" and then moving on. And all this coming from a classical guitar enjoyer, it makes me happy to see someone enjoy it as much as me.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Thanks very much. When I made this video I thought people might say I was talking to much actually. So it's great to hear people appreciate me trying to take time to share my impressions of the music.

    • @randybobandysc2711
      @randybobandysc2711 Рік тому

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist I wish you talked more! You have a really amazing way of conveying how much you enjoy the song and its intricacies. I can't stop listening to this song so this was a very cathartic video to watch.

  • @Garbageaf
    @Garbageaf Рік тому

    Bro spot on. It really is a beautiful song

  • @gwojcieszczuk
    @gwojcieszczuk Рік тому

    Thank you verbalising emotions I feel when listening to this piece. Spot on.

  • @athang28
    @athang28 Рік тому +1

    After watching this reaction, I just appreciate this song even more.

  • @renx81
    @renx81 Рік тому

    I absolutely love your analysis. I've seen a bunch of reactions to this by now, but nothing has resonated with me thus far like the way your view has. From the analysis of the musical performance itself to the interpretation of the music video, as well as understanding quite well how modern musical pieces like this are ultimately produced. You, sir, are quite impressive.

  • @arkadihughes4893
    @arkadihughes4893 Рік тому

    Mini humbuckers, heavy compression, lots of skill, and a little bit of CHEMICAL X

  • @chaz__
    @chaz__ Рік тому

    Always great to see people really excited about progressive guitar music.
    I'm ready for the Ibanez TOD10N (the new nylon) and I hope I can get one before the scalpers gobble them up. Even their new AZ guitars look really great, could be tempted to get one of those as well.

  • @Raiden1116
    @Raiden1116 Рік тому

    Nice analysis!

  • @lordmordecai2211
    @lordmordecai2211 Рік тому

    I can't stop listening to this song, to me it feels like a passing of the torch. one guitar legend passing the mantle to the new legends.

  • @berninme
    @berninme Рік тому

    I also have to bring it up, what you say about how Steve is playing and emoting, it's so spot on. It's like an amazing vocal performance in an opera or something like that. You are getting everything. The music, the expressiveness of it, the visual, the emotion, everything.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому

      Yes so many aspects of the instrument are brought into play with Vai, he does things that know one else really can.

  • @danielmunk
    @danielmunk Рік тому

    Best reaction so far 👍

  • @dcrawf00
    @dcrawf00 Рік тому

    Your breakdown was wonderful

  • @TetraShot
    @TetraShot Рік тому

    I appreciate the technical approach, as opposed to a 'first reaction' type video. Especially for pieces as dense as this. More polyphia breakdowns, please!

  • @prodriver2112
    @prodriver2112 11 місяців тому

    In case not mentioned in the comments, may we refer the chair as the throne? Thanks for the breakdown of this song. 10/10

  • @Unique-ll6oq
    @Unique-ll6oq Рік тому +1

    Excellent breakdown, man! 🙏

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      Thank you 😊

    • @Unique-ll6oq
      @Unique-ll6oq Рік тому

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist I’ve legitimately probably watched this music video like 50 times since it dropped. It may be one of the best pieces of music I’ve heard in my 37 year lifespan lol
      Hard for me to wrap my mind around the greatness. I definitely think it is a piece of music royalty.

    • @JackJenningsGuitarist
      @JackJenningsGuitarist  Рік тому +1

      @@Unique-ll6oq yes I agree it may well go down as one of the greatest pieces of this era. Its got me really excited about hearing new music again.
      It does just sound better and better the more you listen to it.

    • @Unique-ll6oq
      @Unique-ll6oq Рік тому

      @@JackJenningsGuitarist 100% agree

  • @infonator1
    @infonator1 Рік тому

    I seriously love that Tim is from the same state as I am! Texas! We are not cowboys with dude hats and a gun on our hip. That's a condescending way to dismiss a threat. So that your on the high ground. A classical psych. plea.

  • @thomasl.4482
    @thomasl.4482 Рік тому +1

    And the craziest part about that million views in the first day is that its really like 6 guys trying to figure out how the hell they did that🤔

  • @xnr5648
    @xnr5648 Рік тому

    fluent energy and informative video

  • @gohamm8629
    @gohamm8629 Рік тому

    This album is winning some Grammies…no doubt about it.

  • @masterofevilshadow
    @masterofevilshadow Рік тому

    18:24 The sound of your cat hacking up a furball in the background had me looking for my own cat for a few minutes 😂😂

  • @TheKingnothing314
    @TheKingnothing314 Рік тому +1

    Best Song of the Year. I can't stop listening to it.

  • @didierbertrand5460
    @didierbertrand5460 Рік тому

    Bonjour Jack. J'ai regardé beaucoup de réactions vidéos sur la pièce Ego Death. Et tu es, loin de là, la personne qui a fait un "Breakdown" la plus complète et la plus pertinente. Merci de nous partager ta humble connaissance. Tout un plaisir de regarder ta vidéo.

  • @bryanrosa5281
    @bryanrosa5281 Рік тому

    With Steve Vai it's almost always like "Yup that's exactly how the guitar part should have gone". He just makes imagination come to life.