Btw the lead singer Tomas Kalnoky writes all of the lyrics, guitar melodies, and composes the horn melodies. Dude is low-key one of the greatest artists of our generation and only a few people know about it.
I love Kalnoky, I love Streetlight and Catch, the music kind of defines a style and even a generation (the ska/punk generation) to some degree... but I can't agree that he's one of the greatest artists of our generation. Kind of a one-trick pony. Very good at what he does, but not very versatile, and I feel each progressive album got worse. And I say this with a real love for the guy and his music.
They’re better then cliche ska (as much as I love it) beyond talented professional musicians playing punk for the fun of it. They’re in a genre all their own, best live shows I’ve ever seen.
Bands always play faster live... The very good reason being is that you can fit more songs into your set. So people get to hear more songs and hopefully their favorite songs
People like to hate on ska, but it's definitely something I like to listen to get in a better mood, or play while I'm working. The upbeat tempo just gets me going. Voodoo Glow Skulls is another ska band that doesn't get enough love
@@seanhutt4621 Or Drunk Tank or maybe Bulletproof. Come to think of it most of their songs although some don't have any horns in them. Great band, saw them a few times when they came to Australia in 1997.
A teacher at my high school was the former saxophone player in this band. The band is from New Brunswick New Jersey. Im from jersey. Ive seen them perform at the college I went to. There really good.
@@SkankmundFreud I actually wasnt in his math class but my twin sister and one of her friends were in his math class. Its interesting he didnt talk about it much. But whats interesting my junior someone thta was apart of the piscataway high school newspaper actually wrote a column about him beong Streetlight Manifesto. It actually would have been to do a radio interview him. I did radio at piscataway high school for 4 years. So that would have been cool.
This band deserves so much more credit than they get. They perfectly time everything and it sounds just beautiful I could listen to all of their songs 10 times over in a row and not get bored of it.
You cant just have the music ,the lyrics are very meaningful, it's your first time you listening to it, google the lyrics, bro, you will understand that what you're listening is a master piece , streetlight manifesto, has very important lyrics and have a meaning to each of their songs, music like this saves people's lives
I know I am late to the party for your youtube, but listened to this band forever. Your reaction is awesome, and Mine at first thought. I got my boomer dad hooked on this band.
@@deitybox yeah, don't get me wrong he has the perfect voice for streetlight but sometimes I am more in the mood for the Toh Kay versions just cuz of how calming his normal singing voice is
Fuck yeah, Streetlight rules. If you're into lyrical analysis then they're right up your alley. With any sort of certainty is a favourite of mine, both the original and the acoustic version by Tomas.
This one wasnt my recommendation but I did recommend The Three of Us by them and Im here to recommend it again. That one or Everything Went Numb from their first album. Great band! Also thanks for your videos man, keep being dope!
Maybe it's a "ska thing"? Went to a Fishbone show years ago, and I experienced that same vibe. There was this positive energy that filled the place that I have not encountered at any other concert I've attended.
They’re still the most fun and maybe the best overall live show I’ve been to, multiple times. Not only are they that good and energetic, but they play a solid hour nonstop. Crazy.
I used to work in a bike shop and we ricked Streetlight Manifesto a LOT! Punk has so many awesome side projects, Catch 22 -> Streetlight Manifest -> Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution. Then solo Toh Kay
They are absolutely wild live. Roughly 2-2 1/2 hours of nonstop chaotic energy. I was in the pit for one of their shows and I was completely exhausted when I got out. They go that hard for the entire show
Yes!! One of my favorite bands. Ska is such a fun genre I hope you give into it. Other songs I'd request by them are Everything Went Numb, A Moment Or Violence, and A Moment of Silence
Man, their live performances are crazy fun, but their studio recordings are truly perfect. They put years and years into writing an album and perfecting every little detail of every song and creating complex and nuanced music. Check out literally any song by them, but for a suggestion from my list of favorites, “With Any Sort of Certainty.”
Yesss. I've been a huge fan of the music you're exploring, seeing you react and recognize one of my all time favorites is awesome. Their library is also just full of gems. Enjoy Sir
"Okay, they're perfect." Ten seconds in, and you responded almost exactly as I did when I first heard them. Same song, too (although it was the album version, which is probably slower by about 15%). They have been my favorite band every since, and I saw them live both in Nashville and in Cincinnati. Their energy live, as you saw, is amazing. Also, from what I understand, every single one of them holds a degree in music on their particular instruments. Chris Thatcher, the drummer, is (or at least was) a drumline instructor at a high school for a long while.
Yea I think one of the sax guys taught also. Best live shows, great energy, and lyrics that are poetry. Favorite band by far as well. Fucking love these guys. Saw a circle dance pit open up to their song once when it was being played as house music between other bands lol
Remember hearing the horn section in the parking lot of the club back in 2003/2004. First time I’d ever seen them. They were just warming up and blew me away. As a sax player in ska bands myself they’ve been a serious inspiration. The other great ska adjacent band would have to be RX Bandits
I came up listening to mostly metalcore, and hiphop, but this is one of my favorite bands. But my taste are more artist specific than genre. Do you know any bands that sound like this, with this kind of skill level?
If you want a real example of Thomas Kalnoky (the singer)'s skills you should check out his acoustic project Toh Kay, Watch it Crash is a great song to show off his technical skill lol
I have never seen anyone react to this band before, that’s so great. Check out the songs The Receiving End Of It All, and One Foot On The Gas, One Foot In The Grave. Love!
By far the best band I’ve ever seen live. The singing isn’t as good when you’re just watching a video, but at a live venue it’s glorious when everyone is singing along
Glad this came up on my suggestions. Watching you see em for the first time and be blown away by their brass, had ME feeling like it was my first time listening to Streetlight. I'm in tears lmao such a good experience. Thank you for sharing
One of the best albums ever made. I can get it if you don't like the vocals, because honestly the brass (or instrumentals in general) is kind of the peak for me as well. But that whole album, the lyrics, they spoke to me in such a way when I was younger and first heard it. Now that I'm older it's just nostalgic, but damn those dudes knew their instruments. I would love to see them live. I don't even know if they are together anymore, but a reunion show would be the best news ever.
If you ever get the opportunity to, I would 1000% recommend going to one of their live shows. The energy is crazy high on stage and the crowd wholly matches it and amplifies it. What you hear on stage here is completed by everyone chanting along to the vocals. You definitely get more of what you’re looking for, more brass for a good hour and a half. Each song is a masterful work of art.
"I am a brass player" instant subscribe. Streetlight manifesto is so great, their music always puts a smile on my face. So much diversity in they work, and every dang song was my favorite at one point at least. If you enjoy this sort of stuff, his project Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution is an incredible bit. They usually do solos during "if and when we rise again"
Streetlight Manifesto is amazing. Toh Kay is ridiculously talented. Listen to his other project Bandits of The Acoustic Revolution. Some of the same songs with a different take. One of my top 5 moments of musical experiences was a show in Chicago where they (BOTAR) were backed by a full orchestra. At one point I literally had a tear in my eye it was so good!
The 3rd wave of ska was amazing. There was so many talented bands all over the place. FUN FACT: Streetlight Manifesto was called 'Catch 22' before they became Streetlight!
It is awesome to see your honest appreciation for this. One of my favorite bands. I totally hear you on the "instrumental" aspect. Keep in mind, the singer writes the lyrics and ALL the other instruments parts, just in his head. First time watching you. Got a few helpful clicks outta me. Respect.
I have seen them live maybe 14-15 times. They are so tight and talented. Tom, the guitarist/singer, writes EVERYTHING and plays insane guitar WHILE singing.
You sir, Hit it spot on the nail. It takes a special individual to recognize the level and talent within this performance. How unique and truly special it is can’t be seen by untrained ears. You called it within 10 seconds, I’m truly impressed.
It saddens me that i only learned of streetlight a couple of years ago. I missed out on so many years of their amazing music. Great reaction video, instant subscribe while watching.
Btw the lead singer Tomas Kalnoky writes all of the lyrics, guitar melodies, and composes the horn melodies. Dude is low-key one of the greatest artists of our generation and only a few people know about it.
Thanks for that information. I think he is a very talanted guy.
Tokay!!!
Crazy shit right !! And the lyrics themselves are already unbeattable
I love Kalnoky, I love Streetlight and Catch, the music kind of defines a style and even a generation (the ska/punk generation) to some degree... but I can't agree that he's one of the greatest artists of our generation. Kind of a one-trick pony. Very good at what he does, but not very versatile, and I feel each progressive album got worse.
And I say this with a real love for the guy and his music.
It's even more incredible when you realize that Tomas went to school for visual art and every single other member is a university trained musician.
Props to whoever suggested this. Brings back lots of memories.
RIGHT! Seen them live 3 times and each time has been a gem.
If only for memories?
You're welcome.
this band's music is like in every memory of my senior year in high school lol
This was high school for me. Class of 05.
"THEY ARE PERFECT" Yes they are my good fellow! This is now the benchmark for how people should respond to SKA music.
haha and Streetlight in general!
@@donalucino7401 that's already how people react to streetlight if they don't hear a horn and close their mind
They’re better then cliche ska (as much as I love it) beyond talented professional musicians playing punk for the fun of it. They’re in a genre all their own, best live shows I’ve ever seen.
Exactly!
There's very few bands in this level..... streetlight and leftover crack.
god, the recorded version of this song already goes so hard, and they just play it uptempo live for no good reason
what a tight band
Bands always play faster live... The very good reason being is that you can fit more songs into your set. So people get to hear more songs and hopefully their favorite songs
I saw them live opening for Reel Big Fish way back in like 2008. I had no idea who they were. I was gobsmacked. I wish I could go back to that day.
@@solaflairpunk bands always play faster live, other genres not so much
a lot of bands do that if they have a longer set then they have alloted time on stage. or just because they are hype as fuck in the moment XD
MORE SKA!!!! Most fun genre of music that may have a message but as a whole doesn't take itself too seriously
Streetlight is kind of in a league of their own tbh. Professional musicians making fantastic music.
People like to hate on ska, but it's definitely something I like to listen to get in a better mood, or play while I'm working. The upbeat tempo just gets me going.
Voodoo Glow Skulls is another ska band that doesn't get enough love
@@jamesedwards8387 100% agree maybe get him to react to shoot the moon as their most new listener friendly song
Pickitup!
@@seanhutt4621 Or Drunk Tank or maybe Bulletproof. Come to think of it most of their songs although some don't have any horns in them. Great band, saw them a few times when they came to Australia in 1997.
A teacher at my high school was the former saxophone player in this band. The band is from New Brunswick New Jersey. Im from jersey. Ive seen them perform at the college I went to. There really good.
You must have gone to the same school as my friend lol
@@sk8thewater I went to piscataway school. The teachers name is Dan Ross
I believe hes back in Streetlight manifesto currently.
@@Channyg4lyfe yeah dan is back in streetlight, not only live but in the studio too. I cannot believe you got taught by Dan fucking ross
@@SkankmundFreud I actually wasnt in his math class but my twin sister and one of her friends were in his math class. Its interesting he didnt talk about it much. But whats interesting my junior someone thta was apart of the piscataway high school newspaper actually wrote a column about him beong Streetlight Manifesto. It actually would have been to do a radio interview him. I did radio at piscataway high school for 4 years. So that would have been cool.
This band deserves so much more credit than they get. They perfectly time everything and it sounds just beautiful I could listen to all of their songs 10 times over in a row and not get bored of it.
"Streetlight Manifesto", "Less Than Jake", "NOFX", and my personal favorite band "Me First and the Gimme Gimmes"
You nailed my top 3.
"Country Roads" is probably my favorite punk cover ever. Well done with recomend MF+GG
@Sideways G rock so hard is awesome tho
I always dug the bouncing souls also.
Finally got to see Flogging Molly, Streetlight, and Me First last month here in Charleston. Great set.
"Toe to Toe" and "One Foot on the Gas, One Foot in the Grave" by this group are both absolute bangers
Watch it crash
Never seen Toe to Toe love
Every single song
First five seconds: "They're perfect. Best thing I'll hear today". Cracked me up. Rock on man! Love your channel...
I never thought that anyone would react to Streetlight Manifesto. Wow. Not only that, someone who could appreciate it. Looooove.
My literal favorite band whomever suggested this bless ur heart
You cant just have the music ,the lyrics are very meaningful, it's your first time you listening to it, google the lyrics, bro, you will understand that what you're listening is a master piece , streetlight manifesto, has very important lyrics and have a meaning to each of their songs, music like this saves people's lives
Yes!!!
I love this reaction!!! Streetlight has been my favorite band for 16 years.
I am so happy that my donation have passed through! This band have the best instrumental ever in ska!
Thank you for this good sir.
Planning on sending him any more? Haha
King
I know I am late to the party for your youtube, but listened to this band forever. Your reaction is awesome, and Mine at first thought. I got my boomer dad hooked on this band.
Alright, who introduced him to ska? Lol
It's about time. @Skatune Network next!
Skatunenetwork!!! That dude is criminally underrated! He’s putting in work though!
@@beefshackles they*
Skatune is just...just...insanely talented
The best musical group humanity ever offered humanity
Nostalgia! Ska Punk goodness! Made me smile so much hearing this again!
STREETLIGHT HANDS DOWN THE BEST SKA/PUNK BAND!!! So much talent in this band.
If you get over Tom's raspy punk voice all of his lyrics hit you right in the life....streeightlight manifesto is my favorite Ska band
The irony is that as Toh Kay he has such a gentle and melodic voice.
@@deitybox yeah, don't get me wrong he has the perfect voice for streetlight but sometimes I am more in the mood for the Toh Kay versions just cuz of how calming his normal singing voice is
@@randylahey3761 and that his songs are such poetry. Another way to appreciate it, dropped down a few bpm lol
It's okay, Claudio. Everybody's got their own thing. I love punk style singing myself, but not everybody does.
His voice is perfect.
holy shit. never thought i'd see you react to Streetlight! have fun! great live shows.
Agreed. They are phenomenal live.
Fuck yeah, Streetlight rules. If you're into lyrical analysis then they're right up your alley. With any sort of certainty is a favourite of mine, both the original and the acoustic version by Tomas.
Same!!
"OK, they arw perfect" my exact reaction when I first heard Streelight
I AM HERE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CONTENT.
This one wasnt my recommendation but I did recommend The Three of Us by them and Im here to recommend it again. That one or Everything Went Numb from their first album. Great band! Also thanks for your videos man, keep being dope!
they are STILL the best live show I've ever been to. incredible vibes in the whole venue. THE WALLS WERE ALIVE WITH LOVE!
Saw them last night and they were absolutely amazing, I’ve been to hundreds of concerts, this one was definitely one of the best shows I’ve ever seen
Maybe it's a "ska thing"? Went to a Fishbone show years ago, and I experienced that same vibe. There was this positive energy that filled the place that I have not encountered at any other concert I've attended.
Streetlight has got me through some tough times throughout the years. Glad you liked this song.
Fellow Rude Boy or Girl, I absolutely feel you \m/
I love how Streetlight are so furious in their playing style! Unmatched in their live energy.
They’re still the most fun and maybe the best overall live show I’ve been to, multiple times. Not only are they that good and energetic, but they play a solid hour nonstop. Crazy.
I appreciate your appreciation of this band. A very special talent in the ska world and legendary at this point.
I used to work in a bike shop and we ricked Streetlight Manifesto a LOT!
Punk has so many awesome side projects, Catch 22 -> Streetlight Manifest -> Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution. Then solo Toh Kay
They are absolutely wild live. Roughly 2-2 1/2 hours of nonstop chaotic energy. I was in the pit for one of their shows and I was completely exhausted when I got out. They go that hard for the entire show
Fully agree! I've seen them 3 times and it is always like this. Can't wait to see them in Cleveland in a few days!!!
THANK YOU! One of my favourite of all time.
Yes!! One of my favorite bands. Ska is such a fun genre I hope you give into it. Other songs I'd request by them are Everything Went Numb, A Moment Or Violence, and A Moment of Silence
Matt R.I.P.🙏🏾
damn they played that song fast as hell live.
WOW I didn't think I would ever see someone react to this song. Its soooo good!!
Bloody love seeing that MC Lars tshirt, love that guy
Man, their live performances are crazy fun, but their studio recordings are truly perfect. They put years and years into writing an album and perfecting every little detail of every song and creating complex and nuanced music. Check out literally any song by them, but for a suggestion from my list of favorites, “With Any Sort of Certainty.”
Ska is so much god damn fun. It always puts me in a good mood
I tell people you just can't stay upset when you listen to ska. It gets in your bones
One of the greatest shows you will ever see
I saw these guys in Seattle a few years ago and there was so much energy I could barely stand afterward. Best live show I've ever been to, bar none.
Yesss. I've been a huge fan of the music you're exploring, seeing you react and recognize one of my all time favorites is awesome. Their library is also just full of gems. Enjoy Sir
amazing band seen them in st.louis with a band from there called mu330. definitely worth checking them out aswell.
I just saw them live for the first time ever last night.... incredible is not enough to say
Yup. Thank you
As a trumpeter, many moons ago, hitting those notes is amazing. The trumpet guy deserves so many props. Props are good.
Rest in peace Matt the trumpet player….
Their musicianship is incredible.
This is the exact content
"Okay, they're perfect." Ten seconds in, and you responded almost exactly as I did when I first heard them. Same song, too (although it was the album version, which is probably slower by about 15%). They have been my favorite band every since, and I saw them live both in Nashville and in Cincinnati. Their energy live, as you saw, is amazing. Also, from what I understand, every single one of them holds a degree in music on their particular instruments. Chris Thatcher, the drummer, is (or at least was) a drumline instructor at a high school for a long while.
Yea I think one of the sax guys taught also.
Best live shows, great energy, and lyrics that are poetry. Favorite band by far as well. Fucking love these guys. Saw a circle dance pit open up to their song once when it was being played as house music between other bands lol
Remember hearing the horn section in the parking lot of the club back in 2003/2004. First time I’d ever seen them. They were just warming up and blew me away. As a sax player in ska bands myself they’ve been a serious inspiration. The other great ska adjacent band would have to be RX Bandits
You’re seriously hitting all my favorite bands. Nothing but respect and gratitude. If you want an instrumental check out Riding the Fourth Wave
My favorite SKA band! Seen them live multiple times, always fun!
I came up listening to mostly metalcore, and hiphop, but this is one of my favorite bands. But my taste are more artist specific than genre. Do you know any bands that sound like this, with this kind of skill level?
Saw them in Brisbane, was amazing! still got the tour poster in my room
Ska was never dead
Ride the fourth wave and know it never dies just flowing like waves
Love the respect you have for them!! They are truly an anomaly in more ways than one. Such an insanely beautiful group.
I only found these guys a few years ago, and they're absolutely marvelous!
One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands! You HAVE to experience them live, IN the pit! One of the best live bands on the planet!
The musical talent of the band is so underrated. They are so good!
Favorite group of all time man.. they are brilliant… moment of silence…. That’ll be the day is my favorite
The most underrated band... Listening to them since they recorded Keasbey Knights as Streetlight Manifesto, and Tomas left Catch 22
You need to check also The Slackers! Great band
Just saw them again last night in Philly. A must see live experience .
If you haven’t already you need to check out thank you scientist ft the blue coats. It’s the most insane horn section you’ll ever see
My favorite band of all time. I've seen them 5 times now.
Seeing them live is AMAZING. I've done it 4 times already.The raw energy of seeing them live is unmatched.
They’re perfect hahahahah love it
Love me some Streetlight! Great reaction!
If you want a real example of Thomas Kalnoky (the singer)'s skills you should check out his acoustic project Toh Kay, Watch it Crash is a great song to show off his technical skill lol
His collaboration with Dan Potthast from MU330 and the Bricks was so good
Holy shit! Love these guys. Got to see them years ago. Would love to see you dive into ska
I have never seen anyone react to this band before, that’s so great. Check out the songs The Receiving End Of It All, and One Foot On The Gas, One Foot In The Grave. Love!
By far the best band I’ve ever seen live. The singing isn’t as good when you’re just watching a video, but at a live venue it’s glorious when everyone is singing along
god i love streetlight manifesto i hope you keep doing them they are amazing
This has been my favorite band for 15 years. You need to listen to all their music.... they are absolutely amazing!
My favorite band ever, all time! They hit me in the feels with a sledge hammer
OMFG. HUGE STREETLIGHT FAN HERE. huge excitement to see someone react to it…. Thank you!!! Going to watch more of your videos after my SL kick…
Much love to whoever got him to listen to Streetlight.
Streetlight was something I wanted to aspire to be with my band friends. Never happened but I admire them a lot
Streetlight is my favorite band of all time. Always nice to see someone else fall in love with them as quickly as I did!
Glad this came up on my suggestions. Watching you see em for the first time and be blown away by their brass, had ME feeling like it was my first time listening to Streetlight. I'm in tears lmao such a good experience. Thank you for sharing
One of the best albums ever made. I can get it if you don't like the vocals, because honestly the brass (or instrumentals in general) is kind of the peak for me as well. But that whole album, the lyrics, they spoke to me in such a way when I was younger and first heard it. Now that I'm older it's just nostalgic, but damn those dudes knew their instruments. I would love to see them live. I don't even know if they are together anymore, but a reunion show would be the best news ever.
I saw them last year and they're back in a couple months, look em up, they're fantastic live!
My friends from San Diego just saw them last night!
i personally also love everything went numb
so nice to see someone reacting to this band cause its so under the radar love it
Every song in their catalogue is a banger. Greatest band of all time.
If you ever get the opportunity to, I would 1000% recommend going to one of their live shows. The energy is crazy high on stage and the crowd wholly matches it and amplifies it. What you hear on stage here is completed by everyone chanting along to the vocals.
You definitely get more of what you’re looking for, more brass for a good hour and a half.
Each song is a masterful work of art.
Saw them here in VA, incredible show
the fact u reacted to this is amazing i love all styles. love your hip hop rap and metal didnt think this would reach ypur radar. bless up man!
"I am a brass player" instant subscribe. Streetlight manifesto is so great, their music always puts a smile on my face. So much diversity in they work, and every dang song was my favorite at one point at least. If you enjoy this sort of stuff, his project Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution is an incredible bit. They usually do solos during "if and when we rise again"
Streetlight Manifesto is amazing. Toh Kay is ridiculously talented. Listen to his other project Bandits of The Acoustic Revolution. Some of the same songs with a different take. One of my top 5 moments of musical experiences was a show in Chicago where they (BOTAR) were backed by a full orchestra. At one point I literally had a tear in my eye it was so good!
The 3rd wave of ska was amazing. There was so many talented bands all over the place. FUN FACT: Streetlight Manifesto was called 'Catch 22' before they became Streetlight!
Been listening to catch 22 since 2002ish, not many ppl know that.
They became separate bands catch 22 keep doing music but without Thomas wasn't the same
It is awesome to see your honest appreciation for this.
One of my favorite bands. I totally hear you on the "instrumental" aspect. Keep in mind, the singer writes the lyrics and ALL the other instruments parts, just in his head.
First time watching you. Got a few helpful clicks outta me. Respect.
Love to see a Mighty Mighty Bosstones reaction
MY FAVORITE BAND OF ALL FUCKING TIME!!! Thank you for finding them too. SONGS THAT MEAN SOMETHING!! Lyrics with weight. AND THE HORNS!!!!!$
I have seen them live maybe 14-15 times. They are so tight and talented.
Tom, the guitarist/singer, writes EVERYTHING and plays insane guitar WHILE singing.
I love seeing you discover them for the first time!❤
this video brought me back to the first time I ever heard this song & streetlight manifesto. thank you
I SOMEHOW MISSED THIS REACTION!!! IM SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS!
You sir, Hit it spot on the nail. It takes a special individual to recognize the level and talent within this performance. How unique and truly special it is can’t be seen by untrained ears. You called it within 10 seconds, I’m truly impressed.
No! dont stop. the greatest compliment you could give :)
It saddens me that i only learned of streetlight a couple of years ago. I missed out on so many years of their amazing music. Great reaction video, instant subscribe while watching.
HAHA this was awesome. Your reacting 10 secs in was great! subbed for sure... VIVA BOTAR!