Jeff Loomis reacts to YOUR covers!

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 574

  • @GayanDanthanarayana
    @GayanDanthanarayana 3 роки тому +725

    You are such a gent, Jeff. The constructive criticism is great, rather than just say "Yeah great"

    • @kenanatkinson7335
      @kenanatkinson7335 3 роки тому +29

      Edit: You are such a djent

    • @Joandre6696
      @Joandre6696 3 роки тому +5

      @@deathmetalsl So sorry for your loss Thishan. Rest in Valhalla Gayan 🙏🏻

    • @stevemuzak8526
      @stevemuzak8526 3 роки тому +5

      @@deathmetalsl This is sad as hell!

    • @iamdecentatguitar1091
      @iamdecentatguitar1091 Рік тому

      @@kenanatkinson7335 that is BRILLIANT!!

    • @Obi-WanKannabis
      @Obi-WanKannabis Рік тому

      The way he does it, with zero condescenscion or pretension, is awesome. Feels refreshing.

  • @72Zackattack
    @72Zackattack 3 роки тому +176

    "Oh shit Garret"
    Garret smiled somewhere today

  • @nicolaswutzmusic
    @nicolaswutzmusic 3 роки тому +173

    I can picture Ola crying, when hearing Jeff said:"That's my boy."

    • @buhimoth
      @buhimoth 3 роки тому +13

      have you seen ola's "reacting to jeff loomis reacting to ola?" He pretty much did cry haha

    • @nicolaswutzmusic
      @nicolaswutzmusic 3 роки тому +1

      @@buhimoth yeah, I saw that😂

    • @albertorockmaster1836
      @albertorockmaster1836 3 роки тому +3

      Ola Rocks, looking at that pic of nevermore it does look like Warrel Dane, so Warrell Dane isn't dead he reincarnated into Ola Eglund

  • @devingrubbs
    @devingrubbs 3 роки тому +626

    It's refreshing to hear some constructive criticism in here instead of just going "Yeah that was great!" Jeff is super encouraging about it as well!

    • @eircK
      @eircK 3 роки тому +18

      This so much. Like I heard a few of the wrong notes too, I don't want the actual guy who wrote em go "yea that was perfect". We can appreciate and admire the fact they got the other 99% right without hiding the 1%...

    • @boston5814
      @boston5814 3 роки тому +11

      Exactly, tips and notes from the creator(s) of the songs are possibly the best advice you can get.

    • @jkorkea
      @jkorkea 3 роки тому +8

      same thing with John Petrucci, he gives great feedback

    • @jasonjasniewski5925
      @jasonjasniewski5925 3 роки тому +9

      That’s what I was thinking too. How cool is it to hear it honestly right from the source how to play these passages correctly and what can be done to improve. At the end of the day don’t we all want to play as perfectly as possible??

  • @GarrettJPeters
    @GarrettJPeters 3 роки тому +462

    Hahah, wow that's awesome! Glad you liked it... that made my day

    • @ominouslybakedart1974
      @ominouslybakedart1974 3 роки тому +38

      How did it feel when he said "Oh shit, it's Garrett?"

    • @ESPBlackbendi
      @ESPBlackbendi 3 роки тому +5

      it is because you 're a killer dude

    • @milesdimitribaker
      @milesdimitribaker 3 роки тому +4

      Lmao I was wondering if you saw this.

    • @Moskal91
      @Moskal91 3 роки тому +5

      knew u werent messing around ehen i saw that sym X shirt! Awesome stuff

    • @insightguitars
      @insightguitars 3 роки тому +1

      great job Garrett!

  • @PangaeaRiffs
    @PangaeaRiffs 3 роки тому +200

    Thanks for checking out our cover, Jeff! The secret to playing that part is definitely in the hair. 🎸🤘

    • @MattHernandezDrums
      @MattHernandezDrums 3 роки тому +3

      How am I just seeing this right now?! This was awesome how he reacted! I’m stoked for y’all hahaha

    • @ophhate
      @ophhate Рік тому +1

      evan and trey there doing the riffs

    • @brendanhengle7394
      @brendanhengle7394 Рік тому +1

      This is freaking amazing lol

  • @solari251
    @solari251 3 роки тому +325

    My personal opinion is Jeff Loomis may be the most underrated prog. metal guitarist ever, and also Nevermore definitely one of the most underrated metal bands.

    • @uwebiernacki
      @uwebiernacki 3 роки тому +8

      I always thought him to be some super serious guy, juding by pics and videos... Apparently i was wrong. kool video. 😊👍🏼

    • @magdalenachavez598
      @magdalenachavez598 3 роки тому +8

      underrated? not by us!!!

    • @stan916
      @stan916 2 роки тому +7

      No way is he underrated! And I'm sure he is well known among those who know the genre.

    • @thimpap4564
      @thimpap4564 2 роки тому +4

      He is by far the best prog and modern metal guitarist ever, also the Dead Heart in a Dead World is by far the best metal album ever created, by the most important band ever Nevermore!!

    • @travisspaulding9540
      @travisspaulding9540 2 роки тому

      Most underrated prog guitarist? I think that’s tosin abasí

  • @BlvckjvckRecordings
    @BlvckjvckRecordings 3 роки тому +251

    Jeff seems so chill and genuine. I want to be his friend.

    • @kwbalance108
      @kwbalance108 3 роки тому +3

      Been saying that for over a decade as well xD

    • @ElijahMendiola
      @ElijahMendiola 3 роки тому +6

      i kinda hung out with him for a bit in cc, tx at a show one time when he came and played his solo act, hes as chill in person as he is in this video

    • @kwbalance108
      @kwbalance108 3 роки тому

      @@ElijahMendiola That's what's up!

    • @dazg4299
      @dazg4299 3 роки тому +1

      Oh be his friend....Please....Will you ?

    • @bczarrockbeast6264
      @bczarrockbeast6264 3 роки тому +4

      Dude was gonna comment the same.. he seems like if dime, jason becker, an Mr rodgers had a baby it would be Jeff loomis

  • @alexiex
    @alexiex 3 роки тому +38

    RIP Warrel Dane
    Jeff Loomis one of the greatest ever!

    • @briangregus5225
      @briangregus5225 3 роки тому +8

      RIP Warrel. Sucks I can't see a pic or hear the music without thinking about what could have been with more Sanctuary on the horizon.

  • @visualkeirockstar
    @visualkeirockstar 3 роки тому +52

    You know you're good when there are other good players playing wrong notes in your songs.

  • @DeanLamb
    @DeanLamb 3 роки тому +263

    🤌🤌🤌 my dude Jeff being sick

    • @mido3ontheway
      @mido3ontheway 3 роки тому +7

      Well I really didn't expect you here lol

    • @kraterkop
      @kraterkop 3 роки тому +3

      Oh no....get well soon Jeff? Bless your kind heart Dean

    • @AmateurSuperFan
      @AmateurSuperFan 3 роки тому +3

      should have put a cover of dean playing godless endeavor in this video, or at least in pt2

    • @EvilForgemaster
      @EvilForgemaster 3 роки тому +3

      Since you're here I need more Symphony X in your channel!

    • @bigdaddynasty69
      @bigdaddynasty69 3 роки тому +1

      @@EvilForgemaster hell yeah eve of seduction solo

  • @MrJackal43
    @MrJackal43 3 роки тому +106

    Jeff is so humble and kind to his fans.... such a class act, respect.

  • @edneragnarok
    @edneragnarok 3 роки тому +74

    man, nevermore was so fucking great. Miss Loomis riffs with great vocals

  • @rawen127
    @rawen127 3 роки тому +84

    what a positive guy. I love that he actually analyzes the playing and not just giving 10/10 everywhere. Awesome video

  • @gregp4404
    @gregp4404 3 роки тому +48

    Mr. Loomis is the G.O.A.T.

  • @alanriot2099
    @alanriot2099 3 роки тому +54

    The best cover was with "River Dragon" by the guys that used wigs imitating Jeff's hair, that was funny and amazing xD

    • @diogomm95
      @diogomm95 3 роки тому +2

      Pangaea guys! Totally worth checking out

    • @serrisdaylor1015
      @serrisdaylor1015 Рік тому +1

      I liked seeing them here! I had known them previously for Monstrocity from Meshuggah and they're really funny, and really skilled

  • @ChrisPallas
    @ChrisPallas 3 роки тому +34

    A trillion thanks for including my video in your reactions, I'm still awed and the constructive criticism was literally the best thing!
    If I could go back 20 years in time telling my younger self when listening to the "Dead Heart..." album that one day Jeff would react while I play a track off of it, I'd laugh hysterically! Oh wait, my reaction is still the same! 😄

  • @HomelessWoodpecker
    @HomelessWoodpecker 3 роки тому +21

    Those guys with the wigs killed it. Both funny and technical!

  • @elixirize
    @elixirize 3 роки тому +58

    I can watch Jeff calling every dude gentleman all day. no Mr. Loomis, sir, you're the gentleman!

  • @Tzalmavet
    @Tzalmavet 3 роки тому +34

    Ola Englund had the best one, I laughed my ass off.

    • @7th-Son-Of-A-7th-Son
      @7th-Son-Of-A-7th-Son 3 роки тому +4

      Same lmao
      ''GODDAMN IT JEFF LOOMIS'' I'm sure most, if not all of us can relate to him hahahaha

    • @Tzalmavet
      @Tzalmavet 3 роки тому +2

      @@7th-Son-Of-A-7th-Son Everything about it was perfect. "Shit, I hate this" "Maybe I need to give myself more gain on this one" "Goddamn it Jeff Loomis" lol.

  • @SUPERSCUMDK
    @SUPERSCUMDK 3 роки тому +15

    That Born chorus is just one of the coolest riffs ever!

  • @cristiandavidballen5678
    @cristiandavidballen5678 3 роки тому +156

    Ola should see this and react to the reaction of Jeff reacting to him playing his songs LOL.

    • @Ledjent
      @Ledjent 3 роки тому +13

      Yeess! It needs to happen on the next Sunday with Ola! :D

    • @stepitupandgo67
      @stepitupandgo67 3 роки тому +5

      agreed

    • @DavidKrautscheid
      @DavidKrautscheid 3 роки тому +9

      it allready happened on the video for today. check out olas channel

    • @jhutch1470
      @jhutch1470 3 роки тому

      @@DavidKrautscheid Damn it. I can't find it. What's the name of the video. I can't tell which one it is.

  • @CFChristian
    @CFChristian 3 роки тому +20

    Ola is the guy who got me into Nevermore.

  • @Dragslo
    @Dragslo 3 роки тому +17

    Met Jeff on a bar 9 yrs ago. Incredibly nice guy. Really calm spirit type of guy :) Very patient because we had a ''fanboy'' with us but he still made us feel like one of them. Show was 10/10!
    Edit: I just realized he's going to turn 50 this year?! He looks great!

  • @terrinpeterson9899
    @terrinpeterson9899 3 роки тому +6

    5:37 had me laughing my ass off 😂
    "Goddamnit Jeff Loomis.."
    Jeff: I laugh at you mere mortals.🤣

  • @ozzlayer
    @ozzlayer 3 роки тому +7

    Jeff is one of the most HUMBLE musicians I've have even known in my life. Great guy.

  • @TBliss88
    @TBliss88 3 роки тому +10

    Jeff is not only a monster guitar player, but seems like such a chill dude

  • @robfreed1975
    @robfreed1975 3 роки тому +15

    One of my friends introduced me to Nevermore in 1999. Jeff Loomis has been one of my favorite guitarists since then. He has greatly influenced my playing and song composition. Thank you Jeff for years of enjoyment.

  • @rickyrichardson8806
    @rickyrichardson8806 3 роки тому +9

    When you got Jeff and Ola on the same video you know it's gonna be good as hell...huge fan of both...metal up👊🤘

  • @MarioSaboni
    @MarioSaboni 3 роки тому +7

    the whole video of Ola recreating the Dead heart in a Dead World tone was A. Super informative with nailing that gnarly guitar tone and B. fucking hilarious

  • @SuperBlazeomatic
    @SuperBlazeomatic 3 роки тому +10

    Plains of Oblivion is a straight up goddamn masterpiece! Can't wait for another solo album!

  • @leonardobucci6801
    @leonardobucci6801 3 роки тому +7

    I need nevermore again!!

  • @beerdiablo
    @beerdiablo 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a drummer but I'll always watch and listen to Loomis' playing . Detail and finesse put him over the top.

  • @Insight99999
    @Insight99999 3 роки тому +4

    There will never be another band like Nevermore. The chemistry between you Jeff and the other guys was so unique!

  • @k-ondoomer
    @k-ondoomer 3 роки тому +5

    Every time I see Jeff loomis I go and practice. How can you not ?

  • @YodaMan.
    @YodaMan. 3 роки тому +6

    hes reacting to his own music and hasnt got a copyright strike yet? come on youtube do your job!!

  • @ubatooba8467
    @ubatooba8467 3 роки тому +9

    I want to thank you Jeff for putting such a personal "stamp" on your sound/tone and musical identity.....it's immediately recognizable....fresh and always dark.
    And that's the thing we all should be shooting for....learning as much as we can and then putting our own twist on things to forge our own signature styles,
    This is something Jeff has done in a big big way.....Jeff is unmistakably Jeff, and we all thank you for that!! Keep it up metal master!

  • @mauriciot.p.3576
    @mauriciot.p.3576 3 роки тому +5

    I have never seen Jeff doing anything else other than playing llol. This was really cool, he's quite the gentleman.

  • @The73mp73
    @The73mp73 3 роки тому +11

    How can you not like Jeff and Ola? :)

  • @theanti-come
    @theanti-come 3 роки тому +12

    The "Doing the Riffs" guys are WI natives, just like Loomis himself. They are in a progressive metal band called Pangaea. They also skate a lot better than their intro shows.

  • @mynextboyfriend
    @mynextboyfriend 3 роки тому +11

    One of the nicest dudes ever! Jeff Loomis Fan Club, Phx, AZ- FOREVER

  • @tulioreisperfilmusical586
    @tulioreisperfilmusical586 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of the best cover reacts I've seen.

  • @abrielrobertsson4160
    @abrielrobertsson4160 3 роки тому +4

    Well finally someone mentions their mistakes. Also he's so cool for remembering his fans.

  • @njineermike
    @njineermike 2 роки тому +11

    Loomis is so good he makes me want to turn my guitars into lamps.

  • @dancortes2164
    @dancortes2164 3 роки тому +4

    Jeff is such a gentleman. I love how he's just genuine about the things he sees

  • @motorteeth
    @motorteeth 3 роки тому +28

    Good for you keeping the respect level up man. It can be so easy to trash talk people (which would probably get more views unfortunately). Never heard Nevermore before, but between the killer riffs and your awesome attitude, I'll be sure to look for albums now.

    • @thrashfan4ever
      @thrashfan4ever 2 роки тому

      you kidding me motorteeth you never heard nevermore there fricken awesome Jeff loomis is one of the most heaviest of guitar players in metal technical and very rythmic to which is rare and hes right up there with alex scholnick of Testament and Criss Oliva of Savatage

    • @MandrakeDCR
      @MandrakeDCR Рік тому

      @@thrashfan4ever That's what the internet is good for. I had never heard of Nightwish until a few years ago when the whole "Vocal Coach Reacts..." stuff started taking off. Now I own everything of theirs that I know of. I don't know how many times I got the "how can you possibly not know..." treatment. lol - hey, sometimes the best things in life pass us by. At least we get the joy of finding them when we do :D

  • @whatizreality0124
    @whatizreality0124 8 місяців тому

    The hair was the secret factor for the guys that played it spot on .
    DULY NOTED.

  • @jsl21
    @jsl21 3 роки тому +2

    Jeff should start saying, 'J for Jeffort'. Love the Loomis content!

  • @everrime
    @everrime Рік тому +4

    "The River Dragon" really has become some kind of guitarist benchmark for me. One day, oh, one day, I'll be able to do it as well!

  • @dadodev
    @dadodev 5 місяців тому +1

    simply the best modern metal guitarist. every riff is so unique, Jeff is a real monster

  • @BigJackGameplays
    @BigJackGameplays 3 роки тому +15

    It must be so weird creating something cool, and then watching people play it. I feel that if I ever did something like Jeff does, I would be amazed watching people play my riffs, lol, like "wow, so THAT'S how it looks like" hahahaha.

  • @brianburke808
    @brianburke808 3 роки тому +7

    Damn. If he wasn't already a fucking legend, Jeff Loomis would be a phenomenal guitar instructor. Also Jeff Loomis: "I looked and played hungover...." Also toneforge totally bought :D

  • @Hair8Metal8Karen
    @Hair8Metal8Karen Рік тому +1

    Dude, remembering a fan who showed up to a signing is the sign of a good guy! Think about how many people he sees at any event!

  • @jensloetzsch
    @jensloetzsch 3 роки тому +5

    Jeff and Michael Amott are for me THE most inspiring guitarists over many many years! Because of him, I tried out Sevenstrings many years ago and that and his constant output of great stuff pushed me and my playing to another level and it still does!
    And you can see in every Interview or in this video, he is a super cool down to earth guy!

  • @manaayek8091
    @manaayek8091 3 роки тому +2

    Jeffs laugh warms my heart

  • @AdamMassacre1981
    @AdamMassacre1981 3 роки тому +6

    Jeff is always such a genuine good dude! rock on Brother! \m/

  • @joaopereira2096
    @joaopereira2096 3 роки тому +2

    how can you not fucKIN LOVE THIS GUY

  • @steverobertson1729
    @steverobertson1729 3 роки тому +3

    That River Dragon solo was SPOT ON

  • @shanewilliam6912
    @shanewilliam6912 3 роки тому +1

    That was totally awesome 👏. Thanks for sharing 🤘🤘

  • @docv73
    @docv73 3 роки тому +1

    Holy hell that was fun to watch!

  • @QuinnBoone
    @QuinnBoone 2 роки тому +1

    So awesome!!

  • @stevemuzak8526
    @stevemuzak8526 3 роки тому +3

    It's awesome that he notice some mistakes and let them know.

  • @mido3ontheway
    @mido3ontheway 3 роки тому +2

    Wow one of the most wholesome people on UA-cam
    Such a legend you are, Mr Loomis

  • @WordsThroughTheSky
    @WordsThroughTheSky 3 роки тому +2

    man, i could watch jeff play all day every day

  • @sergioRR3073
    @sergioRR3073 3 роки тому +3

    He's such a nice and kind guy, and of course one of the best guitar players ever!

  • @puppetmaster8551
    @puppetmaster8551 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, what a legend

  • @sorinkrithuk1080
    @sorinkrithuk1080 3 роки тому +3

    What a great guy and amazing guitarist. I was lucky to met him back in '98 in Madrid in a Nevermore show 🤘

  • @MorBakz
    @MorBakz 3 роки тому +1

    A video with passion, wow love it!

  • @fredrikklason799
    @fredrikklason799 3 роки тому +3

    Jeff this was great. I enjoyed so much.

  • @gualt6762
    @gualt6762 3 роки тому +3

    this was awesome to watch, so down to earth. even critiques himself haha 10/10 video

  • @gu.andreazzi
    @gu.andreazzi 3 роки тому +2

    Oh Warrel... how much you and Jeff were perfection...

  • @jeffreyp1855
    @jeffreyp1855 12 днів тому

    Great video! Jeff is a damned legend! 🤘

  • @JJ-ym8bu
    @JJ-ym8bu 3 роки тому +1

    There are a lot of talented people out there. This was a super fun video, you are a good sport Jeff.

  • @xxbeholderxx
    @xxbeholderxx Рік тому

    such a humble and kind person

  • @kevinkuypers
    @kevinkuypers 3 роки тому +3

    Dude, how can this guy be so nice, hits me right in the feels! How much I miss Nevermore... Great video :)

  • @zcustomcarnesi
    @zcustomcarnesi 3 роки тому +1

    Jeff you're a genuine person !

  • @mowler8042
    @mowler8042 3 роки тому +1

    knew nothing and found this and I totally enjoyed how much people are into it.

  • @diegoq8417
    @diegoq8417 2 роки тому

    Love this guy, super talented and very humble.

  • @inutropie9874
    @inutropie9874 3 роки тому +1

    Jeff is down to earth.Absolut great!!!

  • @thomaskutikstudios
    @thomaskutikstudios 3 роки тому +3

    Thanx for you Jeff!!

  • @Devypocalypse
    @Devypocalypse 3 роки тому +4

    Met him few years back when he was touring Plains of Oblivion on the Euroblast tour. Super friendly and approachable. Just an awesome guy.

  • @BoostedVQUR
    @BoostedVQUR 3 роки тому +1

    Humble dude right there. 👍🏻

  • @dab1748
    @dab1748 3 роки тому +2

    Jeff your are the man! I stumbled across this vid and thought it was so cool to see you be so open and honest and genuinely honoured to see your fans play for you. I am sure it was a thrill for them as well. Be well brother

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic 3 роки тому +2

    I love seeing covers of Loomis's music but watching him play is awesome, the articulation is something else.

  • @kajpaananen5082
    @kajpaananen5082 3 роки тому +1

    Wow Jeff -this just highlights the greatness of your phrases and lead work!

  • @darylbaker7898
    @darylbaker7898 3 роки тому +2

    Jeff seems like the coolest dude. This was definitely one of the better cover react vids I've seen.

  • @fredcollins5751
    @fredcollins5751 3 роки тому +1

    Cool vid Jeff! Dig the studio!!!

  • @babalonsfinest6054
    @babalonsfinest6054 2 роки тому

    Awesome, face melting guitar playing from all of you! \m/

  • @angusalva7195
    @angusalva7195 3 роки тому +1

    You're one of the giant of the guitar Jeff!! Thanks for your music!!

  • @laodamasdimopoulos2655
    @laodamasdimopoulos2655 3 роки тому +1

    This video is gold

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 3 роки тому +1

    Jeff!! One of the all time greatest!!

  • @felipousismix
    @felipousismix Рік тому

    Such a great, humble musician giving an honest and encouraging review. Kudos to @jeff loomis

  • @dr.trichome6419
    @dr.trichome6419 2 роки тому

    Always my favorite and super chill

  • @gyorgosgyorgos1133
    @gyorgosgyorgos1133 Рік тому

    all of them - well done

  • @chrisCANguitar
    @chrisCANguitar 3 роки тому +8

    Will there be a part two of Jeff watching covers?

  • @ivorlongshot
    @ivorlongshot 3 роки тому +3

    The Termination Proclamation is a beast of a tune 🤘

  • @PatrickG74
    @PatrickG74 3 роки тому +2

    Jeff has such a awesome personality, listenig and watching him talk puts me into a good mood :D

  • @guitarwithdm6901
    @guitarwithdm6901 3 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed the video laughed every time when Jeff laughed ❤️

  • @jsmallsawe
    @jsmallsawe 3 роки тому +3

    Hard to imagine a better player, and more importantly, a more genuine person. Thanks, JST for putting all these vids up and honoring one of the best guitar players to ever live!

  • @darknessnightfall
    @darknessnightfall Рік тому

    refreshing this positive attitude