I think this is the first song I’ve come across from your reviews that is completely new to me, and I must say yall have given Sleep Token a new fan here. This was so cool to listen to!
I’ve been a metal head my whole life. I’m 53. Haven’t fallen in love with a band in a while. Sleep Token has done that. I think my last true love was System of a Down. Hey maybe do some SOD if ya haven’t.
i think the lore is that they are all "Vessel" just Vessel the vocalist is just 1 so people just say Vessel so its Vessel I Vessel II Vessel III etc @@yodlervomdienst8040
I love this channel. These are two cool guys. I love how he doesn’t just trash a song if he’s not completely feeling it. He still compliments parts but critiques others all while being extremely respectful and appreciative of the musicianship, even if it isn’t his cup of tea necessarily. Keep up the good work guys!
The Summoning definitely takes a few listens to really appreciate everything. The "wall of sound" really takes a while to appreciate. I also heard Vessel wanted the instruments and vocals to be at the same volume, nothing in particular stands out, and that is be design. Now do the title track.
First time I heard this one I was like "alright, yeah I can vibe, this is pretty neat" and then the second half comes on and I just had to go stare at a wall for a bit
Its crazy to me how you've done quite a few Sleep Token reactions to this point without hearing their biggest song. Absolute banger. You should check out Ascensionism, Take Me Back To Eden or Jaws next. Keep up the great reactions.
Hey kinda random, but War of Being by TesseracT would be a fun one to do. Big, sprawling, progressive composition, mix of harshes and cleans, lots to talk about. Kinda exists somewhere between Sleep Token and Opeth, if that makes any sense. Whole album is phenomenal
I needed to track down your comment. A few days ago I followed your suggestion and fell in love with TesseracT. Legion is my new favorite song. I agree the entire Album is amazing. Anyways, thanks to the suggestion and the community that is forming here I found another great band!
@@Cheekee13Monkee Oh that's awesome! And yeah the vocal composition of Legion is insane, I can totally see why it'd be your favorite. Honestly my favorite is probably Natural Disaster, but I think War of Being is definitely the best one there for this channel lol
I agree with Judson. When I first heard this song it's alot to digest it took multiple listens for me to get into this song where as Chokehold or Vore I instantly loved after first listen.
Yeah a lot of this album is multiple listen songs, Apparition I thought was a bit easy mode at first, then a few listens and with better headphones I was like, holy shit this songs good. Its weird like some of their songs need a second hit and that melody burns its way into your brain. Ascensionism was the same. Thats one he would like, a ton of piano.
It took me 8 listens to get used to this one. I find some Sleep Token songs are like learning to drive, or type, where I have to get used to some parts first before I can appreciate the rest.
There are some sleep token songs with absolutely gorgeous piano if y'all are interested, Atlantic, Nazareth, aqua regia, are a few that come to mind that are beautiful
The winces at the screams are funny but he was feeling it! I don’t know if I’ve seen a little bit of the head bobbing before! I love it, love hearing reactions from all kinds of people, and musically educated people! I love learning some things when I can
Absolutely enjoyed this reaction! I've just fairly recently discovered Sleep Token and I'm obsessed. Ya never really know where they're going with their music but in the end (shout out LP 😅) it all amazingly works
When I first heard this song about 6 months ago I was in awe. Then I started sharing it with my friends and family. They know I’m into hard rock/heavy metal and still asked me “What’s it like?” To which I responded with “It’s sexy!”
I've always heard of Sleep Token. I've always meant to make time to try listening. That said, I love yalls channel so much, I couldn't pass on Aqua Regia. And boys, let me say, I'm borderline obsessed with Sleep Token thanks to u two southerners. Keep up the good work!!!
I agree with the "wash of sound" thing, I'm the same way. Slipknot is that way for me on some songs. I like them just sometimes less is more. Good thing about this song we get more bang for our buck so to say, it's like several songs in one reaction.
You guys should really react to Aviations. Prog band where the majority of them went to Berkeley for music. They have an ABSOLUTE UNIT of a pianist. Best part is he didn't go to Berkeley but the rest of the band tells you he's the most talented member. I recommend Coma. Check it out, even if it's not a video.
I vote for a better pair of phones for Judson 👍 I have a pair of audio technica mx30's and their fantastic I use them when I work on my music, much better than the $20 headphones I had before.
They are in a huge theater - I would plug into the sound system there. If not was recommending the Sony MDR-7506 headphones as being really good value. @@justinbowen1183
The ending sounds way better live. I think they quantized the drums a little too much (typical modern metal production) as he plays it with way more swing live.
I respect that this guy doesn't just ignore the things he doesn't like and blindly say this is good or say things he doesn't believe. It's refreshing. I listen to a lot of metalcore, and I prefer when people are critical of it in an earnest and constructive way than just, maybe, act like they like a song even if they don't and that's not their genre because they think it will pander to fans of the band who come to watch the video. Especially with someone who might have a classically trained background. I think the second half should've been a separate song. The style blend is creative, but I think it doesn't gel that well and the second song could be a more commercial hit on its own, though I doubt they care about that at all.
One of the can lights is out under the balcony. Its bugging the absolute sh!t out of me. Please fix it immediately. By the way sleep token is not my jam.
I feel like every time I watch a reaction from this channel, the dude reacting just seems very aloof. As in doesn't really gaf about what he's doing, let alone that he's actually listening to music. Guy just seems to not care about what he's doing and/or why people would want to spend time watching him do what he is doing. I dunno. I've probably watched 8 or so reactions from this dude. Probably won't watch another.
He should really give it another shot with some nicer headphones.. It's ALOT - he is right - but I feel like with a good pair of headphones he could enjoy it more.
Not sure what it is, but Sleep Token don’t do it for me. If I want to listen to funk/RnB done well, I wouldn’t listen to Sleep Token. If I wanted to listen to metal done well, I don’t think I’d head to Sleep Token for that either.
I get a big Imagine Dragons thing from Sleep Token unfortunately, lots of sounds being made “large” almost like that “epic” arena music type of thing, really doesn’t do it for me sadly.
The music on this particular reaction is off, because you definitely wouldn't say that if you heard the album audio...it's MASTERFULLY mixed and mastered.
I think this is the first song I’ve come across from your reviews that is completely new to me, and I must say yall have given Sleep Token a new fan here. This was so cool to listen to!
Do yourself a favor and listen to the entirety of the “Take Me Back to Eden” album.
@@serendipity696front to back. top to bottom. truly an experience.
Yssss!!! Welcome! They don’t disappoint!!!!! Definitely start from EPs and go in order. The ending will be worth it!
I’ve been a metal head my whole life. I’m 53. Haven’t fallen in love with a band in a while. Sleep Token has done that. I think my last true love was System of a Down. Hey maybe do some SOD if ya haven’t.
Go back and listen to the rest of their albums, I’d be willing to bet you haven’t heard your favorite Sleep Token song yet
I love when Judson serenades us all on the piano❤🎶🎵
Sleep token is so insane, specially Vessel II (drums), the line is incredible.
It is just II i think. Vessel is the vocalist and II is the drummer
i think the lore is that they are all "Vessel" just Vessel the vocalist is just 1 so people just say Vessel so its Vessel I Vessel II Vessel III etc @@yodlervomdienst8040
Just II, there's no vessel before it. The band consists of Vessel, II, III, IV and the Espera
I love this channel. These are two cool guys. I love how he doesn’t just trash a song if he’s not completely feeling it. He still compliments parts but critiques others all while being extremely respectful and appreciative of the musicianship, even if it isn’t his cup of tea necessarily. Keep up the good work guys!
The Summoning definitely takes a few listens to really appreciate everything. The "wall of sound" really takes a while to appreciate.
I also heard Vessel wanted the instruments and vocals to be at the same volume, nothing in particular stands out, and that is be design.
Now do the title track.
You can tell everything from the beginning is by design❤
@@JGotti777it was the first song I heard by them and they had me in the first minute
First time I heard this one I was like "alright, yeah I can vibe, this is pretty neat" and then the second half comes on and I just had to go stare at a wall for a bit
Its crazy to me how you've done quite a few Sleep Token reactions to this point without hearing their biggest song. Absolute banger. You should check out Ascensionism, Take Me Back To Eden or Jaws next. Keep up the great reactions.
Hey kinda random, but War of Being by TesseracT would be a fun one to do. Big, sprawling, progressive composition, mix of harshes and cleans, lots to talk about. Kinda exists somewhere between Sleep Token and Opeth, if that makes any sense. Whole album is phenomenal
This
YES I WOULD LOVE HIM TO CHECK IT OUT@
Yes, please!
I needed to track down your comment. A few days ago I followed your suggestion and fell in love with TesseracT. Legion is my new favorite song. I agree the entire Album is amazing. Anyways, thanks to the suggestion and the community that is forming here I found another great band!
@@Cheekee13Monkee Oh that's awesome! And yeah the vocal composition of Legion is insane, I can totally see why it'd be your favorite. Honestly my favorite is probably Natural Disaster, but I think War of Being is definitely the best one there for this channel lol
Beach Boys "Surfer Girl". I wouldn't have guessed that in a million years. Judson, you are an enigma..
I agree with Judson. When I first heard this song it's alot to digest it took multiple listens for me to get into this song where as Chokehold or Vore I instantly loved after first listen.
Same. Didn't like that song at first. I came back weeks after. And then something click and I've been obsessed ever since.
Yeah a lot of this album is multiple listen songs, Apparition I thought was a bit easy mode at first, then a few listens and with better headphones I was like, holy shit this songs good. Its weird like some of their songs need a second hit and that melody burns its way into your brain. Ascensionism was the same. Thats one he would like, a ton of piano.
I'd be curious to see him react to some Leprous, idk which song though
It took me 8 listens to get used to this one. I find some Sleep Token songs are like learning to drive, or type, where I have to get used to some parts first before I can appreciate the rest.
I liked it directly by hearing it for the first time😍
Sleep Token have risen like no other band. WORSHIP ❤️
On the 7th of december I have the joy to see this incredible band live in Hamburg-Germany... and I can't wait! WORSHIP 🤘🤘🤘
Me too. Worship ❤
@@fe-tisha YES! See you there, then!
@@EbizzerHH Did you like the ritual?)
Soooo jealous 😢
There are some sleep token songs with absolutely gorgeous piano if y'all are interested, Atlantic, Nazareth, aqua regia, are a few that come to mind that are beautiful
YES
Atlantic and aqua are already ones we’ve done
I loved his reaction to this one ❤❤
This is the best album ive listened to in a long time... reminds me of like a new age A Perfect Circle... so many transitions!!!!
The winces at the screams are funny but he was feeling it! I don’t know if I’ve seen a little bit of the head bobbing before! I love it, love hearing reactions from all kinds of people, and musically educated people! I love learning some things when I can
Absolutely enjoyed this reaction! I've just fairly recently discovered Sleep Token and I'm obsessed. Ya never really know where they're going with their music but in the end (shout out LP 😅) it all amazingly works
LP?
Please more
Acensionism next so beautiful
When I first heard this song about 6 months ago I was in awe. Then I started sharing it with my friends and family. They know I’m into hard rock/heavy metal and still asked me “What’s it like?”
To which I responded with “It’s sexy!”
The Summoning was described as baby making metal and it’s true. I love Parliment was mentioned, Maggot Brain is my all time favorite song 😁
8:25 - Judson's emotes are subtle, but I think that one counts as his "stank-face"...
Need a tutorial of the way judson played that song asap !!
I've always heard of Sleep Token. I've always meant to make time to try listening. That said, I love yalls channel so much, I couldn't pass on Aqua Regia. And boys, let me say, I'm borderline obsessed with Sleep Token thanks to u two southerners. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you! 🤘
Sleep Token - Ascensionism With Orchestra .. would like the piano guy thoughts on this
i feel like he’d LOVE the new Avenged Sevenfold album especially the song “(D) eath”
YES!!!
Isn't the breakdown at the end a tribute to the original funk breakdowns of that era?
Faith no more/Mr bungle would be an interesting rabbit hole to go down some time.
Take me back to eden!!!
Good choice!
I agree with the "wash of sound" thing, I'm the same way. Slipknot is that way for me on some songs. I like them just sometimes less is more.
Good thing about this song we get more bang for our buck so to say, it's like several songs in one reaction.
You guys should checkout the band Night Verses, they're about to go on tour with Tool over in Europe next year--sick instrumental band!
Would love to see Borknagar - Termnius 🤘🔥 Love the channel 👍
this one must have been on backlog because judson talked about this song on the aqua regia video
This is true
You guys should really react to Aviations. Prog band where the majority of them went to Berkeley for music. They have an ABSOLUTE UNIT of a pianist. Best part is he didn't go to Berkeley but the rest of the band tells you he's the most talented member. I recommend Coma. Check it out, even if it's not a video.
Oh man, I hope yall give him Jaws to listen to soon!
I vote for a better pair of phones for Judson 👍 I have a pair of audio technica mx30's and their fantastic I use them when I work on my music, much better than the $20 headphones I had before.
The sony studio monitors at £100 are amazing !
Or just plug into the Desk at the venue and go nuts? I used to do sound at a much smaller place and would often do that when I was alone.
@@james5553 I was talking about getting the guy in the video a decent pair of headphones no idea what the hell your talking about buddy😕
They are in a huge theater - I would plug into the sound system there. If not was recommending the Sony MDR-7506 headphones as being really good value. @@justinbowen1183
Hey guys, ok time for you to do Ascensionism, you are ready!
The ending sounds way better live. I think they quantized the drums a little too much (typical modern metal production) as he plays it with way more swing live.
i think he just plays it differently live, definitely more of a triplet swing thing going on.
“I summoned her your honor”🤣bro what
Love you guy's
I would like you to react to The Warning, three girls from Mexico placing Rock at the top again😊❤
I respect that this guy doesn't just ignore the things he doesn't like and blindly say this is good or say things he doesn't believe. It's refreshing. I listen to a lot of metalcore, and I prefer when people are critical of it in an earnest and constructive way than just, maybe, act like they like a song even if they don't and that's not their genre because they think it will pander to fans of the band who come to watch the video. Especially with someone who might have a classically trained background. I think the second half should've been a separate song. The style blend is creative, but I think it doesn't gel that well and the second song could be a more commercial hit on its own, though I doubt they care about that at all.
I agree with him there is A LOT going on but damn it’s good lol some people don’t like all of that though
In the interlude part live ii has a drum solo🕺
Shot out to Liquid Metal for awaking our Sleep Token🤟🏻
Hello.
It's defenatly the headphones haha. As an audiophile, a wire manufacturer and a metal head, may I reconmend the Sony MDR-MV1
Haken - Beneath The White Rainbow. When I hear this song I think "How would Judson react?" lol
Y’all should check out Beneath The Rose.
Someone send this man some SYL.
Judson got Link energy 💯
Aww he had a mini stank face😊
Do Jericho next!!
One of the can lights is out under the balcony. Its bugging the absolute sh!t out of me. Please fix it immediately. By the way sleep token is not my jam.
Beach Boys!!!
I feel like this is a backwards sleep token song also they’re usually heavier towards the end in contrast to this song
If you liked this I highly recommend Plagues! They just put out a new song called Resurgence it’s so freaking good!!
It ain’t the headphones. The mix is super loud.
take me back to eden next, he´s gonna love it
Lots of crescendos throughout the song. Lots of buildups throughout.
I feel like every time I watch a reaction from this channel, the dude reacting just seems very aloof. As in doesn't really gaf about what he's doing, let alone that he's actually listening to music. Guy just seems to not care about what he's doing and/or why people would want to spend time watching him do what he is doing. I dunno. I've probably watched 8 or so reactions from this dude. Probably won't watch another.
Jaws Sleep Token >>>>>>>>>>>>>
Wow didnt know neil patrick harris was a classical pianist
You should do Atlantic next
Have you ever heard of a band named savatage
hey can you guys also react to aqua regia from sleep token?
What are those headphones?
y'all seem like you might be from Nashville.
He should really give it another shot with some nicer headphones.. It's ALOT - he is right - but I feel like with a good pair of headphones he could enjoy it more.
DO PORCUPINE TREE!!! You'll love it. ANESTHETIZE
Not sure what it is, but Sleep Token don’t do it for me. If I want to listen to funk/RnB done well, I wouldn’t listen to Sleep Token. If I wanted to listen to metal done well, I don’t think I’d head to Sleep Token for that either.
I would love to see Judson react to Psyclon Nine or Darko US, now that shit is really insane lol
I get a big Imagine Dragons thing from Sleep Token unfortunately, lots of sounds being made “large” almost like that “epic” arena music type of thing, really doesn’t do it for me sadly.
This is exacly what I was thinking about. Sometimes I get "metal Imagine Dragons" vibes :(
i've breack the 666 like, don't thanks me :D
That album sounds like it was recorded on a phone in a toilet bowl.
Delusion
???? tf are u saying?
The music on this particular reaction is off, because you definitely wouldn't say that if you heard the album audio...it's MASTERFULLY mixed and mastered.