First-time reaction to Five Finger Death Punch - Vocal Analysis of "Wrong Side of Heaven"
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2024
- This was my first time hearing Five Finger Death Punch, and the music video for "Wrong Side of Heaven" carries an important message. I decided to use an audio-only clip for the actual vocal analysis, but I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch the powerful music video that was filmed for this song.
Watch the original video uninterrupted: • Five Finger Death Punc...
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Much respect for not pausing on this one.
Can't "LOVE" this comment which is a shame. Like isn't strong enough. Thank you for making it.
A friend of mine, a veteran, took his life last fall. He hid the pain from us. No one knew. If you need it, please ask for help. You are worth it.
That’s all too common of a story! I, too, had a friend who was a veteran and he also hid his pain from us. I wish he had spoken up. So many hide their hurt until it destroys them.
Yes, if you need help, or even just an ear to bend or shoulder to lean on, please just ask.
I served eight years in the Marines and Desert Storm combat veteran.we are trained not to show weakness and this sometimes goes against us.in many ways the only person who can helps us is another veteran.
Sorry brother
My respects and condolences to the family
If they are asked if they are ok, it's a good chance that they are not. I have battled that back and forth for years.
a friend, another Veteran, called me a few years ago to chat.
after we were done he told his daughter he was going out for a walk.
he didnt come back. he hung himself..
when his daughter went through his things,my name was the ONLY one that wasnt a doctor or a business of some sort..
thats a piece of my heart i cant ever get back.
WE NEED TO DO BETTER AMERICA.MUCH MUCH BETTER,
My dude all I can say is thank you so very much for being there for him I’m sure you and his daughter were on his mind the whole time thank you
I had a co-worker in early 2000's that just came back from Afghanistan, he had a college education and was stuck in a warehouse picking orders with me after risking his life for our freedom. He was honorably discharged due to injuries sustained by a roadside IED, shrapnel had torn up his right leg. He told me that this was the best job he could get after his 3yrs of service. ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING. This video had me in tears in minutes remembering his story, and he had tried to end his life a couple of times, half-heartedly. I really think that it was just a cry for help because his own family WASN'T helping him. It's an absolute travesty that the people who are willing to give their lives for our taken for granted freedoms are treated this way once they come back home. It disgusts me to no end. SHOW THESE HEROS SOME PROPER RESPECT FOR THEIR SACRIFICE!!!! (Edited part) Sorry, I forgot to mention that this brave soldier came from Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA, EHHH!!!!
I’m sorry he went through that and I’m sorry his sacrifice of his leg was in vain thanks to the communist confederate democrats farce of a pullout
I love you Bethany, It's a disgrace, that we can send money all over the world. But we can't take care of our Veterans. I'm 89 yrs. old. And still got choked up. I go to the Va, and see they hire civilians. They should hire Veterans. Who know what's all about.
For what we ask of our veterans they should have everything provided to them. Everything. Not 1 should ever be left without.
It sickens me; not only are we often lied too , to get into wars, they do the same to our veterans and on top of all that just let them sleep on the street and so much worse...
Absolutely appalling, disgusting and inhuman really.
The next war we fight if theres going to be one, should be the one that ends the corruption right here at home.
We owe so much. Thank you for the comment. Thanks for reviewing this song.
They do hire Veterans. They hire a lot of Veterans. I know this because i am one of them.
@@knightmaremedia7795 They don't "let" them sleep on the streets. Educate yourself on the topic before you type nonsense
Don't know where you live,but there are a lot of vets on the streets.Open your eyes.
You dont have to be or know veterans to have this song make you cry.
This song really shows the power a "voice" can have.
A metal singer making grown men bawl..
“Wrong side of heaven, and the righteous side of hell.” This is a common sentiment amongst people that have had to kill in the line of duty, or have experienced horrible things while in the line of duty. You know (or maybe hope) that you are not worthy of going to hell, that you’re not an awful person, but you also recognize (or feel) that you don’t deserve heaven.
I loved this reaction. Thank you and much love. ❤
I know I'm going to Hell for the things I did. I have nothing but rage and numbness to fall back on. America cares nothing about the broken veterans, even you.
@@mattbrown5511 just because you’ve done something in the past it doesn’t mean you’ll go to hell, and the fact that you feel bad about it says a lot, I hope you’re able to find help and are able to find joy in life again 🫶🏼
God loves you
Having the courage to show your emotions in front of a camera is at least as impressive as analyzing a song with all the knowledge a vocal coach can have. That is masterclass. Your decision to do the second part without video was completely right.
this is the first time i have seen you not pause a video to analyze it, and i completely understand, it's such a powerful and emotional video the first time watching and every time after.
I’m a veteran I’ve watched this video 1000 times and I’ve never not choked up.
So much thanks to you for your service and your sacrifice my friend.
welcome home brother
I’m a veteran too….hits me the same way…there is something to be said about what I call “survivor’s remorse”…but no body ever mentions it….
Thank you for your service.
I'm not a veteran but this gets me every time. It's an amazing track.
As a veteran myself, I tear up everytime I hear this song, doubly so if I watch the video.
It's a visceral thing, to have the memories of buddies and friends no longer with us come flooding back, and so many more hurting to their core and not knowing where to turn or who to turn to while fighting demons.
Firstly it truly pains my soul watching you cry,,,even though it was because of this powerful message,,,I just want you to know that you are a beautiful person and I truly appreciate your videos,,,thanks Beth,,,
Amen.
I love your honest emotional reactions! This band and this song in particular is one of my favorites. Im a disabled veteran, and I have lost a few of my buddies to combat, suicide, and addiction, and have been fighting my own battles for a long time. 5FDP is a favorite of many veterans, and the band performed for the troops many times! I saw them live a few years back, amazing show! Thanks for your content!
Thank you for your service.
Their live performances are very close to the studio track.
I applaud 5FDP for putting visuals to this song. Understanding where they were coming from with the lyrics, chokes me up.
I've seen them live and approve this message.
Powerful video, her reaction during the play says everything.
Beautiful and heartfelt reaction. This is one of the reasons I watch you. I post this video every Veterans Day and every Memorial Day on my Facebook page. We can never forget.🇺🇸
Couple of things: Firstly thank you for not disrupting the video. I know it's what reaction videos do but respect to you. You knew what was right. Secondly, you are right, the video becomes the focal point as opposed to the song itself. That goes to the respect and selflessness given by the band themselves. Thank you for this... its only my 500th time crying to this.
I served 4 years in the Army and a Desert Storm combat veteran. I left the Army soon after Desert Storm was over. I was in good spirts at first or at least I thought I was. The nightmares started and the guilt set for what I did while in the Middle East. One day I had enough and tried to end my life. One of my friends called an ambulance and I was rushed to the hospital. After that I had many years of misery and heartache. I couldn't hold a job. I am divorced twice.......I was a total wreck. It wasn't until 2017 when I was looking for another job I talked to a Veteran representative at a Career link office. He asked me if I ever considered working at the VA. I never even thought that was an option. The VA did hire me as a member of the janitorial staff. I did that for about a year and now I am a team lead working on the dock receiving in medical supplies. I absolutely love working at the VA. It makes me feel like I am still serving my Country. I get to interact with fellow Vets everyday. I've been there for a little over 7 years now. I've been seeing a therapist there as well. I am feeling the best i felt in a long time. I've been dating a woman for over 4 years now. I am finally getting my benefits from the VA. I am 90% disabled. I guess the moral of my life story is that there is hope for the Veterans that come home from war. I'm not saying I don't have bad days because I do. The only difference is now I have a lot of people in my corner now when those bad days happens. Go to the VA and ask for help. Help is there. Asking for help does not make you weak. Asking for help makes you strong.
Hand salute, Brother... Great to hear things are working out for you!
Thanks for serving. And many of us I'm sure are so glad you got the help needed.
I have had several friends who served in the second Gulf war who have taken their own lives. Their outer appearance and manners never suggested the internal battle they fought, and sadly succumbed too
Please , please get help if you believe that escape is the only way out...
I would rather sit and listen, and cry with you than to cry at your end.
I have always wished that my friends had taken the time to talk to me or anyone else about what was happening to them mentally.
RIP to all our veterans who have served and paid the ultimate price either abroad or after rotating home.
I only pray they found the peace they longed for in death that they couldn't find in life😢
I am a veteran, and this song hits me hard every time. Thank you for this reaction, and for spreading the message. You are one of my favorite channels on YT 😊
Alot of my brothers are dying. Forgotten by a criminal government. Brother, you mean something to me. Canadian army vet.
You mean Something to me as well Brother. I helped train the first CH-47 Crews for Canada just as they purchased the aircraft from Boeing. I served with some Canadian units in Afghanistan. Still Serving...33yrs. I guess I've been lucky.
@@carmelaruck7116wait you still in the army? So your refusing to speak up about the authoritarianism and martial law your confederate government is using you to do?
They do an excellent version of Bad Company's song Bad Company you could do a double reaction of both versions ❤
US Marine here. You're my brother, even if you are a syrup swilling cannuk 😉
A great reaction. I think you did the right thing switching over to audio for the analysis. The video is brutal in so many ways.
This video and "Gone Away" always bring tears to my eyes every time I see them. I am a veteran and know too many of my Marines that struggle every day. The VA needs to get better! Also the stats in this video are 10 years old, it's worse now from what I can tell! Thank you for your reaction.
So much respect for just watching without words. Your emotions throughout the video speaks volumes. We shed a tear together. Semper Fi.
This video is so heart-wrenching. I am a Navy veteran. Just seeing the captions about the veterans it's overwhelming. Five Finger Death Punch is a good band. I saw in the comments someone said they make good cover songs. Bad Company, House of the Rising Sun, and Blue on Black are a few of their cover songs. Wash It All Away is another favorite of mine.
Your face during the video speaks volumes. Another great reaction.
Man as someone who has served beings back so many memories good and bad...I know I personally struggled with my faith wander which gate I was going to be able to go through in the ens....I think I speak for everyone who has ever dawned the uniform when I say I am know hero the ones who never made it home are the true heros
As a veteran myself, this is the first time I’ve actually seen this video too and I appreciate the honest reaction. You broke this down well!
I can hear this song by itself. and not really feel anything, but this video kills me every time. I served 6 years in the Marines 93-99, non combat unit no time in a combat zone so even I have no clue what it's really like, I can only imagine. the friends I've made were absolutely second brothers and were still in contact to this day.
I really love your reactions, especially the honest emotion you often share. Best wishes!
You are in for a treat. This is a deep video. Love them. And they are huge supporters of us veterans.
I’ve watched this video countless times… and I still cry every.single.time… it’s like a five finger death punch to the heart. We CAN do better and we SHOULD do better for our veterans. PERIOD!!!
One of the most real songs ever. How can anyone keep a dry eye? Powerful...Damn. Thank you for this. Many need this reality to bring their attention to the real life things. Many forget or deny their freedoms. Too many take it for granted.
Wow. When I saw this pop up, I thought oh man this is gonna be good. One of my favorite bands, one of the best reviewers on YT, and the fact that you (of all people) let it play all the way through without a pause truly says all that needs to be said about this song and video. Well done.
God Bless Our Veterans.
First, I want to say "thank you" to any and all veterans out there. Just know that you are not alone, and your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten. Please say something, ask for help when you need it because you are worthy.
I love Five Finger Death Punch!!! Their songs can bring forward some extreme feelings, (especially those about veterans and alcohol abuse) because of their personal experiences. I really hope to see more of their songs in your future videos!
I would also recommend Ghost and Seether. I really enjoy watching your reactions so thank you! You have helped me "find" some new bands to enjoy, that I wouldn't have even heard of without seeing your reactions.
Bethany, thank you for reacting to this song. Too often, it often feels like nobody cares or gives a damn about the struggles of a veteran.
I've personally saved the life of my own brother, a US Marine, who lost his best friend to a sniper's bullet in Afghanistan that was meant for him. Thankfully, I was able to get there in time. For many, however, this isn't the case, and many vets lose their internal, one-man war.
I only can hope beyond hope that one day, we can #Endthe22 and #EndThe5000, so that every veteran who serves gets the help they need and deserve. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. Like FFDP, you show your humanity by even attempting to understand the plights and struggles of those who serve. And for that, it sets you above most other people who couldn't care less.
Again, thank you. Thank you for your support.
This song is excellent, but the music video itself is so powerful it's an absolute MUST for all to see. I love FFDP and they have done so much to support our troops throughout wartime. They are some genuine great guys, so glad you covered this one. I grew up around military as my dad was a 30 year Navy Corpsman who began that career with Vietnam. While he's been solid and stable all my life, he still has his dreams which make him fight in his sleep and I sometimes wake him so he can start his sleep over.
Ivan Moody is one of my fav vocalists! Super under appreciated! He's able to pour so much emotion into what he's singing.
Totally agree!! He is awesome.
Ivan has a great voice, been a fan since way back when he was with a band called motograter...5fdp have several good tracks, this is 1 of their best. Thank you to all the vets... we need to show them the respect they deserve. Thnx for this reaction.
Motograter has a totally different style of music than ffdp. Very fun to see how ivans voices sound sooo good with both styles.
Great singing, great semiharsh.
Thanks Bethany!
You did a great job with how you handled this and you are helping to get their important message to more people.
God bless our Troops and Veterans ❤
Hi! Mam. I really love your honest reaction.we love and support your channel we want more reaction video from you...from philippines thanks and God bless you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
When I got the notification that you are doing a reaction to this song, I immediately thought to myself "This will tear her up" and it's your genuinely honest emotion you put into your reactions is why I subscribed to your channel first time watching you Bethany.
I have zero musical talent and the bonus is I also get to learn interesting facts about music from you. Without question, this song and video by 5FDP hits hard with an important message for everyone.
As a veteran myself and proud dad of two sons, one will get his commission as a 2nd Lt in the Army this May. His goal is to become a tank squadron commander. My oldest son served in the Marine Corp. His unit helped escort forensic pathologists to Vietnam looking for and bringing home remains of MIA personel. When he got out, he used his GI bill to get his Masters degree and now he's a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the VA. His drive is to help fellow veterans with PTSD.
Again, your channel in my opinion is one of the top rated reaction channels on UA-cam!
Currently at 314K subscribers, I feel your numbers will continue to climb.
Thank you for your amazing content and keep up the great work!!
Thank you for giving this video and its message the respect and support it deserves. I appreciate that you recognized it early on and let the video play without interruption and analyzed the audio track afterwards. Thank you
This is a tough one for me to hear and watch without crying. I pray for our vets that they don’t get overlooked. Thank you for sharing and taking time to watch and talk about this.
Thank you kindly for having the respect to watch it all without stopping. It's so so very important for us living in this hell. Every day is a struggle. Again thank you. ❤
I'm 58 years old and I've seen this video over 100 times and i cry my eyes out every single time. It's criminal how our veterans are treated..
A beautiful reaction from beautiful Bethany
I want to thank you for the uninterrupted viewing of the video. I also appreciate you using only audio for the analysis. Your insights and enjoyment were wonderful. I'm certain you will become only further enamored with repeated listening to Ivan Moody's vocals. Looking forward to your exploration.
Your reaction just goes to show how much you care. When 5FDP released this video, I watched it over and over, because I have been there and know what it's like to feel this way. Have I been on the, "wrong side," of heaven....more than I care to admit. Just remember, never look down on someone unless you are picking them up. You have no clue what the other person has been, or is going through. Call the number or do routine buddy checks!!!
5FDP are one of the many metal bands I've seen in concert. Let the haters complain all they want, because these guys are legit.
A beautiful reaction from you! This song certainly tugs you down to tear level. Thank you.
You have been the only react video I have seen to respect the video enough to play through without cutting into it. Thank you; you have gained a subscriber!
I am so moved by your reaction God bless you😢
The look on your face,glaze in your Eyes,the tear...you got it,understood the mesaage...I still see the video even when listening to the Song alone. I am a member,the DD214 Gang...
The nightmares never go away, every day is a struggle with pain and images that haunt you.
There's a select group of song s from them that I like. This one was absolutely amazing. I, like you tear up every time I watch it. Well done miss.
It takes strength to let your raw emotions be out out there like this. Thank you.
I loved every thing about what you did with this. Respect, and appreciation. That's why I keep coming back. I had a hard time trying to be a critic (or really an observer) of the musician side of this after watching the video. You truly are a professional.
I truly appreciate you taking the time for showing this video. I too am an Army Veteran. The depression we feel at times. All of what we need to work through is not easy. It would be nice if hiring managers and companies could truly try and understand a veteran. Especially one that has been in war, shot at, and survived. It is a very painful memory that does not just go away.
Those tears mean so much... I loved watching this reaction in particular, as a veteran i can assure you that the struggle is real..
Certain songs really make me struggle to contain my emotions, but this song is one that rips my body to shreds. Thanks.
I love that you feel and show your emotion. It's very touching.
Thank you for this reaction Bethany, you have no idea. This is hard for me to watch. I’ve watched this video and listened to this song more times than I care to admit, and it never gets easier. I think subconsciously I’m trying to inoculate myself through repetition.
I’m a 22-year U.S. special operations combat veteran who suffers from PTSD. While serving in many primary capacities during my military career I was always a senior special operations tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) medic…you can never have enough medics.
Unlike hospital doctors or nurses, who rarely know their patients, combat medics have the added pressure of being close to the operators they are trying to keep alive. The special operations community is exceedingly small and close-knit, most people know each other, or of each other. The Special Mission Unit community is the cream of the cream, as such, it is exponentially closer as a group. The loss of even one operator from this hand-selected community reverberates like a tsunami through the entire community and is felt by everyone. I/We continue to lose far too many of our Brothers, friends, and loved ones as is highlighted in this video.
I felt I had to share my story with you, both to give you a little context and for me to continue my healing process. Music has always been, and always will be my happy, safe place. I’m a self-taught vocalist and have performed musical theater and fronted several rock bands both before and during my career, and I am always happiest during these times. Thank you for your obvious heart-felt physical response to this song and for an always stellar reaction. Keep doing what you do, and I’ll keep learning from you!
Thank you for this and thank you for your warm and loving emotional reaction.
I shed tears every time I hear this song. Retired Navy here.
This is very hard to watch every time. The message is clear and very importand. It got even moor intense when i saw the sadness in your eyes. War sucks big time...i wish i could express my self better in english. So much to say. Hugs from a finn in Sweden.❤❤❤
A very kind and sensitive person. It would be nice to hear something from you too 🙂
Seeing the emotion in you got me. I feel that way with certain songs. Of course the words during this on the screen pull emotion from someone.
Very powerful. That is the first time I have ever seen you get through an entire video without stopping it. That says something.
Love this, i was wondering how long you would go without pausing, was perfect.
Thank you for reacting to this video. As a combat Veteran everytime I watch this video and someone’s reaction to it I tear up. It hits hard of the reality that some of us deal with. I have PTSD from the Gulf War and a second dose of it when my youngest daughter who was born while I was in Saudi Arabia during a sandstorm on Thanksgiving Day got a Red Cross message that she was born. 23 years later she was married, turned 23 and graduated from USM. She had her whole life in front of her and was tragically killed in a headon car collision. It’s been ten years since that accident, I cried for 2 1/2 years everyday. My faith is the only thing that keeps me alive even though I don’t care to be in this world any longer.
Anyway thank you for reacting to this wonderful song!🙏🏼🌹💕😢
I appreciate your honest reaction, you can’t watch this video and not be impacted by it.
This music video really hit my guts. Even though I´m from Finland :D Great band, even better cause. Visited L.A some years ago and the amount of veterans on the streets was crazy. On a better note: you have great energy, thanks for sharing! :)
Wow,,,,again you reaction is priceless.
You're awesome!
I've only watched maybe 10 or so of your videos and this is the first time I've seen you watch a video all the way through without commentary. I've heard this song so many times, but this was the first time seeing the music video. I had no idea this was the message they were going for. Having lost a close friend last year and having worked with veterans at my job, this really hits close for myself.
I don't think I'll ever be able to listen to this song the same way ever again now.
Just from you saying the title I can feel my body saying "get ready, looks like we'll be cryin soon"
I am a combat veteran. This was like watching my own life. Things are better for me now. I'm sure you don't know the good you have just done. Thank you for this and God bless you.
I love 5 finger Death Punch my 44 year old son turned me onto them about a year ago I'm 68 an old hippie but so ALIVE!!!❤❤❤
this song and video never fails to draw tears... as a veteran i am incredibly fortunate not to have suffered as many vets have. to all who have served, you are all appreciated and not forgotten by your brothers and sisters in uniform.
You have such an open heart. Thank you for being you. Have a blessed day, Bethany 🙏
Your evaluation of the voices of others of course is very good.....but this video moved you just like it moved me and continues to move me. You are a good soul.
The music video has left people emotionally shaken and drained all over UA-cam. Credit to the band for writing such a hard-hitting song and creating an undeniably powerful video clip.
Love that you’re finally doing this reaction. Shows the power each genre can carry.
Side note: Paramore has a studio vocal version of Still Into You and it screams reaction from Theee Vocalyst
This is the first time I seen you play it all
This song always pulls the tears from me.
Watching your face during that made me tear up. Thank you for the way you handled that!
You are my favorite musical YT reactionist. Please keep the videos coming! Also, Five finger death Punch is one of my favorite bands!
Army vet here, I can't watch this video and not be brought to tears. I got lucky, I volunteered for tours and was asked to stay back and train more troops every time over my 6 years. I feel for my brothers and sisters that got sent over to other countries and wished I could have been by their sides.
I never see you not stop. This video draws you in so much.
Gone Away by them should be your next one.
I've always loved how Ivan can literally sing a roar through his lyrics.
The band came to Iraq and played on the Marine base I was on. I was a chopper pilot CH-53-D. I got to meet them all hell of a bunch of good guys.
This was just awesome!
Fantastic review! Please play more and you might want to research assume if their back story. Ivan Moody, the vocalist has had some addiction issues that almost cost him his life. They do a lot of war sins, suicide awareness, anti bulling, etc. They are a great band, excellent musicians and Ivan is a great vocalist. Watch Gone Away, Coming Down, Tragic Truth, Wash it all Away. Thanks for the review...
They get alot of crap from the metal community. I listen to most genres so maybe I'm not a "hardcore" metal fan... I am by the way. But I like them. Maybe I am bias because I am a veteran but me being veteran a I see that they do alot for the military community by going overseas and chilling with our troops. They bring awareness to as many people as possible about the struggles that we go through. I've had five battle buddies take their own lives. I've almost been one of them. My daughter is my therapy Anyone who tries to bring awreness are good in my book and will get no flak from me. Great reaction. Thank you!! And my brothers and sisters in arms, I love you!
Im glad you went back to listen to the audio! Although it's a really touching video & opens your eyes to the reality veterans face when they return to civilian life, i feel like most people focus more on the video than the actual music & the song is freaking amazing!
Amazing reaction.. glad to see you dip in ffdp 😊. A suggestion is the wash it all away offical video .. little more light hearted video so to speak with but still a powerfull 5fdp message in the song . Keep up the amazing work
Ouch, that hurt. Thanks for being you Bethany
Man, I can not wait for this!
I guessed from the thumbnail that this would be sad but I wasn't expecting to end up sobbing. Damn.
After serving 4 tours and loosing to many of my fellow soldiers I’ve lost more at home to the failed support of our government and the systemic issues facing us veterans I appreciate your initial reaction everyday is a battle
Brave woman you are. Besides Disturbed's Sound of Silence rendition, I can't think of a more heart breaking song to react to from a band for the first time
Give "The Devil's Own" a shot. Super smooth vocals.