On the original LP version the drums to this song fade out as a Bass solo begins N.I.B. Hard to explain the fade out/fade in between the two songs but we you listen to them on the original LP version the way they flow together makes sense as if Behind the Wall of Sleep never really ends. The 2nd side of the LP has sections like this too were the songs kind of run together. *Listening to the album on CD will give you this vibe as well were as listening to just tracks from the 1st album individually really doesn't do the songs/album justice. Most of this album was recorded live together with very little overdubs and very little production. It's a very minimal but powerful album.
It's not unfinished, it blends into next song N.I.B., which starts with Bass solo right after those drums. Also, I already seen your reaction to live, and if you noticed, in live versions, they finish it with a jazz like outro instead of continuing into N.I.B.
No it doesn't. The bass solo & NIB belong together, & were played live together, all the way to the last tour. Behind the wall of sleep was performed live with a long fast instrumental outro. It was cut from the vinyl to save on available time on the record. See Ozzy's Basement Tapes, released as a bonus in the late 90s. Video of old live performances are floating around on here, showing the complete song.
The fade out on the drums sets up for the next song (technically two) on the album, Bassically/N.I.B! Which opens with the greatest bass intro of all time!!
"Bassically" isn't a track - it's a "ghost title" - it was never included in UK versions of the album and I haven't heard a release which puts anything extra before NIB
@@The_Original_Geoff_B True true, it's the way it's listed on the original North American release, which also doesn't include the cover of Evil Woman either. Not sure why they felt the need for changes but it is what it is.
Well done! What you perceived as "unfinished" feels that way so far because the drum outro fades into a bass solo intro to begin the next song, "NIB". You can feel in this album how metal is being created right in front of you, and this period of time with Black Sabbath from their first 6 albums was really the creation of modern metal and several subgenres as well. To quote Rob Zombie, "Every cool riff has already been written by Black Sabbath. You're either playing it faster or slower or backwards, but they wrote it first."
@@AndrewRooneyDrums More good stuff to come. Maybe you could do all of "Paranoid" next, that was the first Sabbath album I bought (on second-hand vinyl, no less). There's great songs from the other iterations of Black Sabbath as well, they never really had a bad line-up. It's hard to top the Iommi/Butler/Ward/Osbourne Black Sabbath though, the firsts of most things usually are best regarded in people's minds. Hope you're enjoying your plunge into this particular wabbit hole so far.
The north American version of the album I grew up with had track 3 as "Wasp / Behind the Wall of Sleep / Bassically / N.I.B." 9m44s On Side B if you had the record Track 4 is "Wicked World" then the ending track 5 at 14 minutes long "A Bit of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning" I didnt have the one with "evil woman" as a bonus track we never really understood where all the names belonged with which piece of music on track 5 , it was just a great 14 minute jam
I can't get across exactly how excited I am that you're covering the whole debut album. I can't wait for you to make it to the closer, Warning. It's honestly my favorite Sabbath jam, it's such a flex from all four members. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, you'll totally dig it!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Like Bill Ward, Geezer Butler is soooo unknown. What I love with him is that it really reminds me great double bass jazz players (and I've listened to a lot of jazz over the past 40 years before discovering Black Sabbath).
Behind The Wall Of Sleep Lyrics. Visions cupped within the flower Deadly petals with strange power Faces shine a deadly smile Look upon you at your trial Chill and numbs from head to toe Icy sun with frosty glow Words that glow read "to your sorrow" Words that glow read, "no tomorrow" Feel your spirit rise with the breeze Feel your body falling onto it's knees Take your walk of remorse Turns your body to a corpse Turns your body to a corpse Turns your body to a corpse Sleeping wall of remorse Turns your body to a corpse Now from darkness, there springs light Wall of sleep is cool and bright Wall of sleep is lying broken Sun shines in, you have awoken
As Ive mentioned before, Tony Iommi’s intended direction for Black Sabbath was a Prog group ala King Crimson, ELP, Yes, etc… which explains the debut album very well, as well as how each album is different and has a different sonic theme
@@jackthomson5047 There is no doubt that BS is a band whose origins are solidly blues/jazz. However, the progressive influences of the late sixties and seventies crept (intentionally or not) into some songs on the first two albums and a little later in their albums such as Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and significantly on Sabotage.
N.I.B. ! Great things ahead! Now imagine: you've just bought this album. 'Cause you liked one song you've come to listen to. This is the 3rd one. How could you turn the stereo off and go to sleep? (Best way, I'd describe it.) About your intro: the neighbours. My dad was still alive. And my parents where gone for the weekend. Like they always did. Now: we live in a single house, next house is some fair 50 meters away. (same side of the street. Other side is just a tree nursery. Nothing much to reflect noise.) There lived a couple upstairs that we had never met in person. For almost a year. And then the postman left a parcel for them here, 'cause they weren't home. In the evening, I brought it over to them. Introducing myself as their neigbour. "Oh, the percussionist!") Well: my new favourite album by that time was "Middle passage" by Ginger Baker. :-) And I learned that my just 2x50W stereo can be quite powerful, using the speakers I have, when the windows aren't shut.
Takes me back to my first year playing drums. I'd been all Bonham until I heard this album...but I think this influenced me more early on. Particularly this track.
The different sections was starting to become prevalent in prog bands such as Yes but Sabbath were the masters of blending into riffy, heavy rock and continued to do so. While you're at it, if you've never checked out Bill Bruford playing with Yes that will also blow your mind. "Heart Of The Sunrise" is a good place to start. Loving it from across the ditch mate Cheers Harro 😁 🤘
Always feel free to give your honest opinion, it is very easy to tell that you are being genuine and appreciate the efforts, you are a natural teacher! Good for You! You are correct in your musical assessment and your prediction more than likely will come true on the following tracks!
Their compositional abilities were second-to-none. At the end of the day it's not how many notes you play or how fast you play them -- that just becomes a circus act. The important thing is how you put the notes together.
Yes! The different sections was something new that we loved about Black Sabbath. Grand Funk did it as well with "Inside Looking Out" and many of their early recordings.
You do realise this song was cut in half by Roger Bain, due to time available on the album. When performed live, the drum "outro" finishes in a snare drum roll, then goes into a fast instrumental. It can still be found on you tube, it was also released by Ozzy in the late 90s , with a few other tracks, unmixed, as The Basement Tapes.
There’s a song with the same title (that I really like) by 80s/90s American rock band The Smithereens. I had never heard the Sabbath song before. I like them both! Remarkable.
One of my favorite Sabbath tunes, ostensibly based on an H. P. Lovecraft story. Andrew, thanks so much for giving props to Bill Ward. The guy doesn't get enough respect, IMO. Also, great observation on the awesome dynamic between Ward and bassist Geezer Butler.
The Outro is from the E True Hollywood Story. They used Bills drum s. Like the Israeli guy years ago who had a fitness show on ESPN, the shows theme was Bonzos' Montreau
This album was made by a band that where used to jam just to fill out the regular show. Getting their dues in the local circuit and abroad as well. And that's why some of the songs on their first album feels like a blues jam. When they where succéfulla enough to put out a second album they where more confident and precise in their ideas and what they wanted to do.
@@AndrewRooneyDrums and bassist/lyricist Geezer Butler evolved exponentially in the lyrics department(Ozzy provided with melodies, but not so much the lyrics)and bass playing. And Bill Ward is just ..Bill Ward. I like to call him "The Swinging Wizard".
The first album I have heard for 52 plus years, and it's as fresh as the day it came out. It's infused into my core and sould and being as well it should be!
Feel like I'm hearing my thoughts coming out of your mouth lol. This first album is my favorite for sure and it's because of the drumming. It's insanely jazzy and they just play so well together. Every song hits. The tempo change on this is just pure talent I don't think he ever has a set-up before playing, I think he always just reacted to Tony's riffs
You're suggesting they needed a fill in song to complete the album and they laid down the track that was unfinished their songs have scattered rhythmic tempo with changes speed up slow down longer songs run together so when you break them down one at a time you won't notice the ending is the beginning of next song
Such a great album! I may be wrong but I feel Bill Ward's drumming gets overlooked all too often (aside from other drummer's) due to the popularity of Ozzy. Thanks for yet another wonderful reaction video! P. S. It kinda is unfinished as this leads into NIB. 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
Another UA-cam drummer made a good point about why Ward doesn't quite get his due. Consider the production value and presence of the recording of Bonham's drums most of the time in Zeppelin, vs. the presence, er, present, in most early Sabbath recordings. The incredible quality of his drumming can get lost if you're not really paying attention.
This track is super experimental and free flowing in ideas, like the back half of the record, but it leads into NIB which is a stank faced groove that shows you what Sabbath has to really offer down the line, as you dive deeper in their discography. This album is really a foundation of influences, they get more focused and intentional as you move into the next three records. Which is neither good nor bad, there's things to enjoy about a more raw and experimental sound, just as there are for a more professional streamlined production. But you definitely get to see how their ideas get concentrated with experience and maturity.
I know you’ve already done part of your sabbath binge, hopefully you’ll do more, but as a non drummer who’s obsessed with drummers, I could really use more details regarding the technical terms you use. Ostinado for example.
There’s an interesting solo bass interlude that bridges from this track to NIB. Yes, it does have a really cool looseness to it. Something that I think is sadly missing from most new music. (Exceptions for Jack White & his various projects, QOTSA, & bands like that.)
A band so influential in rock and metal, it became faux pas to mention them as an influence. Everyone knows they are the keystone to such a degree, it's just known. When they are mentioned, it's quickly with a "And of course Black Sabbath." It would be like talking about the origins of rock and roll without bringing up Rocket "88".
Its unfinished because it leads to basically NIB. It leaves you wanting more! So you stay tune for the next track. I know. I played this album over 100 times as a teen. 🎸
They are all above and below me explaining the outro and what comes after ! Strap in tightly and bring spare underpants! .... sorry EVH I love you dearly but this is original BROWN sound ! "Geezer, set the bass to Gnarly Death mode!" Peace and love brother ✌ 💚
Yes, the band was into "experimentation" while creating a new style of music, but grounded in their previous influences and training. no "metal" band starting today, could do what they did.
They ended it like that because no one wants that beat to stop. Just the beat alone is totally musical and keeps the groove going.. And when you’re tripping N.I.B. Coming in is insane
This early this whole heavy/doom music was only just starting,so there was no rules,bands composed what they thought was right. I'm a long time Black Sabbath fan,fell under there spell the first time I heard Paranoid, late 69 or early 70.
I’m right there with you on your incredulity-Sabbath is Not a band I ever got into. On an earlier vid you asked, “Did the name of the band put you off from even listening?” My answer was absolutely ‘yes’. I could do without all the Satanic imagery, etc but I agree that this is totally unexpected, musically. And, in the Hand of Doom live you did, I was completely blown away that Ozzy was actually good looking at one point! I had no idea! He was 22 there and what really surprised me was that when his face was just still (not making ridiculous faces and crazy eyes), he was actually pretty attractive. 🤷🏼♀️ Idk, I’m just going along with you. Thanks!
Sabbath invented heavy rock, Funk fock, prog rock, punk rock...pretty much everything worth listening too. From 1969 to 1975 they were on genius level with the vest drummer, best guitarist, craziest most energetic singer and a bassist who held it all together. No band has ever, or will ever, come close to their influence, tightness or power. This was plug in, and play using old technology and relatively basic instruments. Watch and learn....
Please u have to do all the sabbath albums with ozzy era all the way through song for song staring here at the debut!! It will blow u away like u never even knew
That "messiness" you are talking about is why no one after them who tried to copy them could ever reach their level. Those changes are just so unique...
The beginning of this song sounds like the who, john entwistle imo is the greatest bassist ever also keith Moon is the best drummer of all time, the who's rhythm section was off the chain, best ever. However geezer butler and bill ward are great too, just below john entwistle and keith moon and Bonham and Jones are up there too....imo
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On the original LP version the drums to this song fade out as a Bass solo begins N.I.B. Hard to explain the fade out/fade in between the two songs but we you listen to them on the original LP version the way they flow together makes sense as if Behind the Wall of Sleep never really ends. The 2nd side of the LP has sections like this too were the songs kind of run together.
*Listening to the album on CD will give you this vibe as well were as listening to just tracks from the 1st album individually really doesn't do the songs/album justice. Most of this album was recorded live together with very little overdubs and very little production. It's a very minimal but powerful album.
Geezer on bass is beast. Live hes unmatched in this genre.
Incredible combo. Him and Bill
It's not unfinished, it blends into next song N.I.B., which starts with Bass solo right after those drums. Also, I already seen your reaction to live, and if you noticed, in live versions, they finish it with a jazz like outro instead of continuing into N.I.B.
No it doesn't. The bass solo & NIB belong together, & were played live together, all the way to the last tour. Behind the wall of sleep was performed live with a long fast instrumental outro. It was cut from the vinyl to save on available time on the record. See Ozzy's Basement Tapes, released as a bonus in the late 90s. Video of old live performances are floating around on here, showing the complete song.
I just checked, Andrew covered this live in Paris 1970, played in it's entirety, with the correct instrumental on the end. Did he forget?
You're correct, it blends in to the next song. By design. It was placed there. Not an accident.
So glad that Bill Ward finally gets some love. He was awesome
Totally,
I’ve annoyed many a friend with that fact.
Not a drummer either.
Bill Ward is a King
This song blends into Bassically & NIB...you should play all 3 together
It was spliced like that by Bain, as the original ending was too long to fit on the LP.
Every week is Black Sabbath Week!
HAHA! Awesome Chris
The fade out on the drums sets up for the next song (technically two) on the album, Bassically/N.I.B! Which opens with the greatest bass intro of all time!!
"Bassically" isn't a track - it's a "ghost title" - it was never included in UK versions of the album and I haven't heard a release which puts anything extra before NIB
@@The_Original_Geoff_B True true, it's the way it's listed on the original North American release, which also doesn't include the cover of Evil Woman either. Not sure why they felt the need for changes but it is what it is.
Well done! What you perceived as "unfinished" feels that way so far because the drum outro fades into a bass solo intro to begin the next song, "NIB". You can feel in this album how metal is being created right in front of you, and this period of time with Black Sabbath from their first 6 albums was really the creation of modern metal and several subgenres as well. To quote Rob Zombie, "Every cool riff has already been written by Black Sabbath. You're either playing it faster or slower or backwards, but they wrote it first."
Such a swinging intro. Then pure heavy rock. T'is a thing of sheer beauty.
Yes Todd!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums More good stuff to come. Maybe you could do all of "Paranoid" next, that was the first Sabbath album I bought (on second-hand vinyl, no less). There's great songs from the other iterations of Black Sabbath as well, they never really had a bad line-up. It's hard to top the Iommi/Butler/Ward/Osbourne Black Sabbath though, the firsts of most things usually are best regarded in people's minds. Hope you're enjoying your plunge into this particular wabbit hole so far.
The outro of it to me its so Bernard Purdie !!
They fade it out with the drums because nobody else does! They are the originals.
That album holds the award for "the most vibe ever."
Yup definitely Nelson!!!
The north American version of the album I grew up with had track 3 as "Wasp / Behind the Wall of Sleep / Bassically / N.I.B." 9m44s
On Side B if you had the record Track 4 is "Wicked World" then the ending track 5 at 14 minutes long "A Bit of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning" I didnt have the one with "evil woman" as a bonus track
we never really understood where all the names belonged with which piece of music on track 5 , it was just a great 14 minute jam
On UK releases WASP, Bassically and A Bit Of Finger didn't exist. Those were introduced because the US audience expected more titles on an album.
I can't get across exactly how excited I am that you're covering the whole debut album. I can't wait for you to make it to the closer, Warning. It's honestly my favorite Sabbath jam, it's such a flex from all four members. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, you'll totally dig it!
My favorite too... 🤘😄
Can't wait!
This is supposed to be listed to as a suite, Behind the wall of sleep/Basically/NIB
Glad you start commenting on the amazing job Geezer is doing on the bass.
OMG he's a monster
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Like Bill Ward, Geezer Butler is soooo unknown. What I love with him is that it really reminds me great double bass jazz players (and I've listened to a lot of jazz over the past 40 years before discovering Black Sabbath).
Behind The Wall Of Sleep Lyrics.
Visions cupped within the flower
Deadly petals with strange power
Faces shine a deadly smile
Look upon you at your trial
Chill and numbs from head to toe
Icy sun with frosty glow
Words that glow read "to your sorrow"
Words that glow read, "no tomorrow"
Feel your spirit rise with the breeze
Feel your body falling onto it's knees
Take your walk of remorse
Turns your body to a corpse
Turns your body to a corpse
Turns your body to a corpse
Sleeping wall of remorse
Turns your body to a corpse
Now from darkness, there springs light
Wall of sleep is cool and bright
Wall of sleep is lying broken
Sun shines in, you have awoken
the bottom end, of black sabbath, bill and geezer are a total power house ..
100% agree Lester
Im excited. The next song is NIB.
And the bass intro/solo is the reason i got into bass in the first place.
As Ive mentioned before, Tony Iommi’s intended direction for Black Sabbath was a Prog group ala King Crimson, ELP, Yes, etc… which explains the debut album very well, as well as how each album is different and has a different sonic theme
That makes total sense Erik 👌
Totally agree for the progressive influence. This section and the long Warning on side 2 are good examples of your comment.
Not true. They were just blues/jazz band who jammed jammed and jammed some more.
@@jackthomson5047 There is no doubt that BS is a band whose origins are solidly blues/jazz. However, the progressive influences of the late sixties and seventies crept (intentionally or not) into some songs on the first two albums and a little later in their albums such as Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and significantly on Sabotage.
@@jackthomson5047 lol sooo … basically a prog band minus the classical influence
N.I.B. ! Great things ahead! Now imagine: you've just bought this album. 'Cause you liked one song you've come to listen to. This is the 3rd one. How could you turn the stereo off and go to sleep? (Best way, I'd describe it.)
About your intro: the neighbours.
My dad was still alive. And my parents where gone for the weekend. Like they always did. Now: we live in a single house, next house is some fair 50 meters away. (same side of the street. Other side is just a tree nursery. Nothing much to reflect noise.)
There lived a couple upstairs that we had never met in person. For almost a year. And then the postman left a parcel for them here, 'cause they weren't home. In the evening, I brought it over to them. Introducing myself as their neigbour.
"Oh, the percussionist!")
Well: my new favourite album by that time was "Middle passage" by Ginger Baker. :-)
And I learned that my just 2x50W stereo can be quite powerful, using the speakers I have, when the windows aren't shut.
Takes me back to my first year playing drums. I'd been all Bonham until I heard this album...but I think this influenced me more early on. Particularly this track.
Still to this day -No equal!
I hear ya
The different sections was starting to become prevalent in prog bands such as Yes but Sabbath were the masters of blending into riffy, heavy rock and continued to do so. While you're at it, if you've never checked out Bill Bruford playing with Yes that will also blow your mind. "Heart Of The Sunrise" is a good place to start. Loving it from across the ditch mate
Cheers
Harro 😁 🤘
Thanks Sean! Yes can't wait to check out some Bill Bruford
Always feel free to give your honest opinion, it is very easy to tell that you are being genuine and appreciate the efforts, you are a natural teacher! Good for You! You are correct in your musical assessment and your prediction more than likely will come true on the following tracks!
Their compositional abilities were second-to-none. At the end of the day it's not how many notes you play or how fast you play them -- that just becomes a circus act. The important thing is how you put the notes together.
This might be my favorite Sabbath song.
Fantastic stuff
Yes! The different sections was something new that we loved about Black Sabbath. Grand Funk did it as well with "Inside Looking Out" and many of their early recordings.
This song is Bad Ass, just the beginning of Sabbaths Greatness
You do realise this song was cut in half by Roger Bain, due to time available on the album. When performed live, the drum "outro" finishes in a snare drum roll, then goes into a fast instrumental. It can still be found on you tube, it was also released by Ozzy in the late 90s , with a few other tracks, unmixed, as The Basement Tapes.
Of all the effects they whacked on Ozzie's vocals this is my fave, especially on headphones.
This is one of the most underrated sabbath songs
There’s a song with the same title (that I really like) by 80s/90s American rock band The Smithereens. I had never heard the Sabbath song before. I like them both! Remarkable.
Great to hear Christopher!
On the album same beat comes back to start song, N.IB. which stands for Nativity In Black.
Thanks Michael 🙏
One of my favorite Sabbath tunes, ostensibly based on an H. P. Lovecraft story.
Andrew, thanks so much for giving props to Bill Ward. The guy doesn't get enough respect, IMO. Also, great observation on the awesome dynamic between Ward and bassist Geezer Butler.
The Outro is from the E True Hollywood Story. They used Bills drum
s. Like the Israeli guy years ago who had a fitness show on ESPN, the shows theme was Bonzos' Montreau
Hey Andrew...this song leads into the 2 after it so you'll understand when you do the next 2 tracks...Bill Ward is a master of the groove..Peace..
One of the best Sabbath songs ever!! I was hoping you'd do this one
This album was made by a band that where used to jam just to fill out the regular show. Getting their dues in the local circuit and abroad as well. And that's why some of the songs on their first album feels like a blues jam. When they where succéfulla enough to put out a second album they where more confident and precise in their ideas and what they wanted to do.
I bet!
Can't wait to hear the second album now
@@AndrewRooneyDrums and bassist/lyricist Geezer Butler evolved exponentially in the lyrics department(Ozzy provided with melodies, but not so much the lyrics)and bass playing. And Bill Ward is just ..Bill Ward. I like to call him "The Swinging Wizard".
Sabbath just totally amazing watching every review your doing of the mighty Sabbath Andrew I get the impression your really enjoying what you hearing
💯Rob! Lovin it
The first album I have heard for 52 plus years, and it's as fresh as the day it came out. It's infused into my core and sould and being as well it should be!
Feel like I'm hearing my thoughts coming out of your mouth lol. This first album is my favorite for sure and it's because of the drumming. It's insanely jazzy and they just play so well together. Every song hits. The tempo change on this is just pure talent
I don't think he ever has a set-up before playing, I think he always just reacted to Tony's riffs
Ward and Iommi played for years together before Sabbath, so that would make sense.
@@SoiledWig and they started out as a jazz cover band just playing what places wanted them too
@@AnthonySilva35 i wonder if any recordings exist of those gigs.
@@SoiledWig Highly doubt it. It was before they had any following and idk why they'd record a small cover gig. One day when time travel is real lol
@@AnthonySilva35 Of course. Just being wistful.
BLACK SABBATH WEEK 2 !!!! that ending seems like it was just waiting for you, Andrew ! I also like how it ends. Such a groove.
Trying to figure out a Black Sabbath week 3.0 for the future :)
That outro has been sampled by A Tribe Called Quest on their last album.
Always wished I was old enough to be around the time this landed to see the impact it must have had
I get the same with some groundbreaking films Craig.
I was there, and it was awesome!
You're suggesting they needed a fill in song to complete the album and they laid down the track that was unfinished their songs have scattered rhythmic tempo with changes speed up slow down longer songs run together so when you break them down one at a time you won't notice the ending is the beginning of next song
Andy, really enjoying your Sabbath weerk.
Glad to hear it Rick!
Such a great album! I may be wrong but I feel Bill Ward's drumming gets overlooked all too often (aside from other drummer's) due to the popularity of Ozzy. Thanks for yet another wonderful reaction video!
P. S. It kinda is unfinished as this leads into NIB. 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
Another UA-cam drummer made a good point about why Ward doesn't quite get his due. Consider the production value and presence of the recording of Bonham's drums most of the time in Zeppelin, vs. the presence, er, present, in most early Sabbath recordings. The incredible quality of his drumming can get lost if you're not really paying attention.
@@SoiledWig makes absolute sense to me. Bonham left many drummers of the day seemingly lacking when they were anything but g.
This track is super experimental and free flowing in ideas, like the back half of the record, but it leads into NIB which is a stank faced groove that shows you what Sabbath has to really offer down the line, as you dive deeper in their discography. This album is really a foundation of influences, they get more focused and intentional as you move into the next three records. Which is neither good nor bad, there's things to enjoy about a more raw and experimental sound, just as there are for a more professional streamlined production. But you definitely get to see how their ideas get concentrated with experience and maturity.
I can't wait to get to the next album Caleb!
The detuning doesn't happen until the 3rd album. There's a lot to be said for the boldness of producer Roger Bain.
I know you’ve already done part of your sabbath binge, hopefully you’ll do more, but as a non drummer who’s obsessed with drummers, I could really use more details regarding the technical terms you use.
Ostinado for example.
🤩. The Dos Equis man is a Sabbath fan! 🤘🏻Andrew, your reaction to this music is amazing.
Thanks Stephane!!!
The guitars here are in standard tuning. They didn’t start tuning down until their third album
They were so needed at the time they were drowned out by Led Zeppelin and finally they get the respect they truly deserved
There’s an interesting solo bass interlude that bridges from this track to NIB. Yes, it does have a really cool looseness to it. Something that I think is sadly missing from most new music. (Exceptions for Jack White & his various projects, QOTSA, & bands like that.)
Agree Mark.
And yes I did NIB right after and got the flow of the album better :)
A band so influential in rock and metal, it became faux pas to mention them as an influence. Everyone knows they are the keystone to such a degree, it's just known. When they are mentioned, it's quickly with a "And of course Black Sabbath." It would be like talking about the origins of rock and roll without bringing up Rocket "88".
Its unfinished because it leads to basically NIB. It leaves you wanting more! So you stay tune for the next track. I know. I played this album over 100 times as a teen. 🎸
They are all above and below me explaining the outro and what comes after !
Strap in tightly and bring spare underpants! .... sorry EVH I love you dearly but this is original BROWN sound !
"Geezer, set the bass to Gnarly Death mode!"
Peace and love brother ✌ 💚
Ozzy loved the Geezer lyrics: "Visions cupped within the flower, Deadly petals with strange power"
Yes, the band was into "experimentation" while creating a new style of music, but grounded in their previous influences and training. no "metal" band starting today, could do what they did.
Obscure. Most people dont know it. Good stuff
Glad to get to it Bill!
They ended it like that because no one wants that beat to stop.
Just the beat alone is totally musical and keeps the groove going..
And when you’re tripping N.I.B. Coming in is insane
Thank you sir.
This early this whole heavy/doom music was only just starting,so there was no rules,bands composed what they thought was right. I'm a long time Black Sabbath fan,fell under there spell the first time I heard Paranoid, late 69 or early 70.
Like others have said, It is a lead into Geezers bad ass base in the next tune. You have to play them all together its a BANGER!!!!!!!
Yup you'll see me click on the next vid :)
I’m right there with you on your incredulity-Sabbath is Not a band I ever got into. On an earlier vid you asked, “Did the name of the band put you off from even listening?” My answer was absolutely ‘yes’. I could do without all the Satanic imagery, etc but I agree that this is totally unexpected, musically. And, in the Hand of Doom live you did, I was completely blown away that Ozzy was actually good looking at one point! I had no idea! He was 22 there and what really surprised me was that when his face was just still (not making ridiculous faces and crazy eyes), he was actually pretty attractive. 🤷🏼♀️ Idk, I’m just going along with you. Thanks!
Right on! This was all a big surprise 🤯
You need to check out The Sword!!!
The song isn't over a 4 part suite. wasp/Behind the wall of sleep/Basically/N.I.B drums fade into N.I.B. Great drummer the one and only Bill Ward
Yup I found out afterward Justin! Thank you
The critics hated Sabbath. You want to read some of the dumb reviews at the time. Critics just weren't ready for something new like this
As you go through your Sabbath journey, I encourage you to focus on the amazing bass playing of Geezer Butler.
Oh I'm hearing it Greg.
Heavy
Bill Ward considers himself a Orchestration drummer.
💯Dennis!
love the Sabbs reviews you do . Could never watch a Zep or Deep Purple review in case its the same .
Thanks Michael. This band has blown my head off
Ding ding dang ding, di'ing ding. Ding ding dang ding, diei'ng ..ing.
Ding ding dang ding, ding ding..
(NIB 🎸)
Yup! I get that now :)
Sabbath invented heavy rock, Funk fock, prog rock, punk rock...pretty much everything worth listening too. From 1969 to 1975 they were on genius level with the vest drummer, best guitarist, craziest most energetic singer and a bassist who held it all together. No band has ever, or will ever, come close to their influence, tightness or power. This was plug in, and play using old technology and relatively basic instruments. Watch and learn....
Iommi didn't detune until the 3rd album, Master of Reality. This is in standard tuning.
This song would have fit nicely on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. My favorite off of this brilliant album.
Great stuff Kent!
Ozzy, song Mother
I'll get there!!
Please u have to do all the sabbath albums with ozzy era all the way through song for song staring here at the debut!! It will blow u away like u never even knew
I will!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums lets go !!! Cant wait
@@AndrewRooneyDrums wow! So cool!
I’ve always thought the best rock rhythm section were Sabbath,Hendrix , the Police and ZZ Top.
All very special.
Hendrix trio was dynamite
Why they ended on drums.
You'll find the answer with your next video.
Yup! I saw it :)
Need to listen to Deep Purple Machinehead album 👍
Thanks for the tip!
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It only sounds unfinished because it blends into the next song as does the rest of the album..
Yes I clicked. You will see on next vid :)
Led Zepplin changed timing through songs
That "messiness" you are talking about is why no one after them who tried to copy them could ever reach their level. Those changes are just so unique...
This song originaly got an extra rithym part, maybe thats you feel theres something unfinished
The beginning of this song sounds like the who, john entwistle imo is the greatest bassist ever also keith Moon is the best drummer of all time, the who's rhythm section was off the chain, best ever. However geezer butler and bill ward are great too, just below john entwistle and keith moon and Bonham and Jones are up there too....imo
Ozzy did his best work on the first 2 albums. After that, and for the rest of his career, he does that awful nasal wine.
Loving the vocals so far!
They play to fast live.. I know I'm in a sabbath cover band.. we constantly struggle with speed.
How the hell have you not gotten to fairy’s wear boots yet? Lol, you ain’t seen nuthin yet…