I sit and wait patiently for Sleep Token videos and as soon as I see one, I feel like a dog when their owner comes home. Just jumping around, nonsensically excited to the point where if you touch me, I might pee.
As someone who literally just left a sleeptoken concert, I HIGHLY recommend finding a live performance from them because he legitimately sounds BETTER than the studio somehow and I have no idea how he does it. They also now have Vesselettes (a female vocal trio) who add so much to the already beautiful vocals. They compliment Vessel so beautifully and add so much more raw emotion and depth it’s genuinely insane. I cried so hard towards the end of this song especially because he also changes the sound of the end of the song by changing the notes completely. It’s heartbreaking and stunning and I highly highly recommend 🙌🙌
I agree 100%. I typically don't enjoy live performances because a lot of singers can't really sing live. Vessel is the first vocalist I've seen where ai PREFER his live singing. There's something so raw and emotional and the man has got fucking pipes. I saw them at Red Rocks and it was damn near transcendent. Idk that I'll ever experience another concert like it in my life. His voice is able to crack something open. Its wild to experience.
Espera and the difference in how he sings some parts live makes the song at least twice as good, I’ve seen them twice live now and they were even better the second time
I’m still of the opinion that these songs are possibly not about a a different person, but about himself, and his relationship with a version of himself he has attempted to shed and leave behind in the past, but struggles to move on from and keeps falling back into their arms. For example if you just imagine him singing all of this into a mirror to himslef, it all still makes a lot of sense if not even more sense (especially songs like DYWTYLM, and Are You Really Okay?)
his voice literally glitches at "glitches in the code" the part and with digital demons make the NIGHT feel heavenly the night goes very Echoey/distorted
Immediately subscribed - this is the same way me and my musician friends discuss Sleep Token (and how we annoy the gatekeepers tbh) so it was fucking fresh as hell listening to you break down the song.
@@JoeSamthe chord underneath the melody drops the root note down a half step when he hits that note. They also match it on the synth , And it just gives it a “suspended” feel. If you go back and listen to the that whole “you make me wish…” part again - the first time around he doesn’t add that half step drop. And the second time he does. I hope that helps.
I loooove this reaction!!! I love the absolute nerdiness 😂 I geek out over ST so SO bad so when other people do it, it makes my heart incredibly happy 😊
Oddly this was the last song I listened to last night and I see this pop up first thing this morning. This song here is brutally honest for me. “Eternal ascension, setting me free” ….. = wanting to leave this earth to escape the pain and hurt of the relationship…….. just rips me open. I struggle with this song, emotionally. It hits real hard. It follows with “ARE YOU REALLY OKAY” which I think is Vessel looking back in from the outside, asking himself that question after maybe attempting to take that very step we don’t talk about (“dripping crimson on the carpet……. please don’t hurt yourself again”) Was such a privilege seeing them twice in Sydney last weekend
Dont ever stop a song in a reaction video. The full experience can only ge realized with a straight play, especially with Sleep Token. React afterwards and replay as needed. You put your input ahead of their mastery and esentially wreck the experience.
I love the break at 6:58 where you really get to appreciate just how many layers they had sneakily built up over the previous few sections. Also the scream at 11:58 to start the final section is perfect - sounds like primal frustration Your summoning breakdown was so good, i keep waiting for new sleep token songs but for some reason they are hard to find by searching, until they pop up like this one did. Such a great song.
My guilty pleasure is a clean piano, with melodic metal. I fall asleep to it. I always loved playing the piano ( Not that I never really learned it right, or had training ) But remember buying a old big piano. Just amazing with clean tones, to create melodies. Hearing that beginning just make me want to play.. Sadly, at this moment I no longer have a piano. I need to get one again.
An effect I’ve picked up on throughout sleep token is the breathing. But just vessels intentional breaths, but theres almost like a breathing effect on the songs. Add that to all the highs lows and turns their songs take and it’s just a living journey
First time seeing your content and as a real musician I appreciate your content! You are actually very talented and understand what you are talking about. Also, Sleep Token rules.
Thank you for covering my favourite song of all time. It really is a masterpiece, and the entire body of work is pure bliss. To me, anyway. When I found this band, it felt I had discovered a new colour.
I listened to this album in full the day it came out, and the second this song ended I knew it was my favourite song I had ever heard. Almost a year later, it still holds up.
Im so glad u discovered this band!! Ur reactions are priceless...luv em 💯❤️ Keep going down this magical journey with one of the greatest modern bands ever. Tool was my fav...always will be...but these guys are def 1a/1b n vice versa. Put it this way...I listen to them every day :)
First off, great reaction and I always love seeing you break down Sleep Token. Secondly, I would definitely like to see you react/breakdown your song I Can’t Decide. The reason I am requesting this is because I believe there is a ton to learn from how a detail oriented and very professional vocal goddess would choose to sing a song. Every choice you made in that song would provide a wealth of information for those of us who follow your channel to learn from. Hope to see it sometime :) Have a good day!
Such a beautiful song!! The chord progressions when the Guitars kick in are so Big and mesmerizing, I always want more of that part but it is enough as is.. I have really been enjoying your breakdowns of Sleep Token.. 'The Apparition' is a Masterpiece as well.. Hope to see that soon from You.. Appreciate You!! 😎🤙 edit- I looked and you have already done The Apparition.. Goin to watch it Now.. 😊
What you said at the end sums up all 3 Sleep Token Album start to finish a soliloquy of co-dependency, toxicity and self destruction. Love this band, and love your analysis and passion for the music
Dunno but I always feel like he's talking to or about his dream Deity (called Sleep by the way) there's this push/pull between him and her, seems he wants to get back to sleep to get the experience and insights but it takes a toll. May be wrong also, dunno. Too many entheogens maybe.
Please tell me there are going to be more of these videos analyzing sleep token tracks. There are some great ones from "this place will become your tomb" and "Sundowning".
To me the intro three note pattern seem more like floating on the top of clouds rising settle , rising settle ...then active change rising higher settle.... etc. With octave jump.
I'd also love to know what plugins they use. Some of their ambient synth sounds are incredible right throughout their discography. I'm pretty sure they use some sort of shimmer reverb in a lot of their songs, especially on the piano for that long, sparkly reverb tail. 'Valhalla Shimmer' definitely worth looking into if you haven't already!
I always hear bits and pieces, effects and sounds that remind me older stuff . For example the background singing reminds me of Pony the r&b song as well as a sound from Change in the House of Flies.
I believe that vessel 1 ( vocalist , keyboard and piano and guitar )went to BIMM Bristol so there is a lot of musical knowledge he has when it comes to music theory in his song writing.
“Digital demons make the night feel heavenly” seems it’s cell phones above the crowd recording the concert. TIME TO DO THE NEXT EPIC SLEEP TOKEN TRACK “TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN”
Can we just get the the man as a lyricist? That’s what roped me in. It’s basic song structure and an assload of backing tacks but my god that man can write lyrics
This is going to sound really weird & probably really stupid, but they’re literally making love to our ears with this song. From the slow steady start (dare even to say, innocent) to the gaining a nice rhythm, to the frantic push for release, loss of control towards the end. Finally, the fade out, breathing it out but they never quite lets us go either at the end. It’s giving the complete release while keeping us in that hanging anticipation. They’re everywhere all at once all at the same time.
I sit and wait patiently for Sleep Token videos and as soon as I see one, I feel like a dog when their owner comes home. Just jumping around, nonsensically excited to the point where if you touch me, I might pee.
*poke*
@@TheErazar you’re cleaning that up.
Definitely true, people don't know what they are missing who haven't fully dug deep
This is the second sleep token reaction I’ve seen today to this exact same song
@@johncarpenter3751 those are rookie numbers, you gotta pump those up
Chills every time “YOURE GONNA WATCH ME ASCEND!!!!”
Got me screaming it every time
Also “YOU MAKE ME WISH I COULD DISAPPEAR!!”
@@JesusFriedChrist I'm seeing them in November and honestly, that bit's what I'm looking forward to most of all!!
@@stephenairey4952Seeing them in two weeks and big same. Can’t wait cry! 🤣
when he says 'glitches" and the audio actually glitches I lose my mind lolol... genius production right there
never noticed that till now holy smokes
As someone who literally just left a sleeptoken concert, I HIGHLY recommend finding a live performance from them because he legitimately sounds BETTER than the studio somehow and I have no idea how he does it. They also now have Vesselettes (a female vocal trio) who add so much to the already beautiful vocals. They compliment Vessel so beautifully and add so much more raw emotion and depth it’s genuinely insane. I cried so hard towards the end of this song especially because he also changes the sound of the end of the song by changing the notes completely. It’s heartbreaking and stunning and I highly highly recommend 🙌🙌
Agree 100%. Blown away by how good they sound live.
they actually are a trio called espera. they do not like being called vesselettes, according to their makeup artist who I know personally.
Their harmony on this live is ethereal... #drovefromkansastoohiotoseethem
I agree 100%. I typically don't enjoy live performances because a lot of singers can't really sing live. Vessel is the first vocalist I've seen where ai PREFER his live singing. There's something so raw and emotional and the man has got fucking pipes. I saw them at Red Rocks and it was damn near transcendent. Idk that I'll ever experience another concert like it in my life. His voice is able to crack something open. Its wild to experience.
Espera and the difference in how he sings some parts live makes the song at least twice as good, I’ve seen them twice live now and they were even better the second time
The scream at 11:47 always sends chills down my back. So haunting. So beautiful. So much emotion.
My favorite reactor listening to my favorite Sleep Token song! My day is made!!
100% agree with you!
I’m still of the opinion that these songs are possibly not about a a different person, but about himself, and his relationship with a version of himself he has attempted to shed and leave behind in the past, but struggles to move on from and keeps falling back into their arms. For example if you just imagine him singing all of this into a mirror to himslef, it all still makes a lot of sense if not even more sense (especially songs like DYWTYLM, and Are You Really Okay?)
I cannot get over how perfect this song is
I love that someone who understands and appreciates talent has released another Sleep Token reaction. Worship ❤
This song is truly unbelievable in almost every way. The writing and vocal performance is simply incredible.
Alot of people seem to miss the Vocal changes with "digital demons and Glitches in the code" they have REALLY nice effects over them
his voice literally glitches at "glitches in the code" the part and with digital demons make the NIGHT feel heavenly the night goes very Echoey/distorted
I love your aesthetic honest reaction🖤
I want a tshirt with "You made me wish I could disappear" or "you're gonna watch me ascend" on the back.
I cannot believe no one else has commented on your idea being genius, because it is. I'd wear a shirt like that.
This is such a beautiful song and sends me on an emotional roller coaster every time I hear it…and I have this one on repeat
Oh the hundreds of videos I’ve watched of reactions to Sleep Token, you’re the first not one that mentioned the “glitches” part and I LOVE it 😍🖤🩶
Immediately subscribed - this is the same way me and my musician friends discuss Sleep Token (and how we annoy the gatekeepers tbh) so it was fucking fresh as hell listening to you break down the song.
The vocal run that takes me back to 90's R&B gets me Every. Single. TIME.
The whole middle is basically 90s Keith Sweat
Sleep Token is so freakin good. Love your reaction and analysis. Would love to see even more Sleep Token analysis on the channel. Awesome 👏
No matter how many times I listen to this song I have to fight tears every single time, my #1 Sleep Token song and #2 overall fave song
You are not alone with the tears, there's something in the frase "So you take what you want and leave" and expecially with the way Vessel say "want"
Sleep Tokens music is absolutely amazing
That chord modulation at 12:08 is ridiculous. I pull the same face every time
could anyone please explain me about this chord modulation thingy?(theory explanation would also help, thanks!)
@@JoeSamthe chord underneath the melody drops the root note down a half step when he hits that note. They also match it on the synth , And it just gives it a “suspended” feel.
If you go back and listen to the that whole “you make me wish…” part again - the first time around he doesn’t add that half step drop. And the second time he does. I hope that helps.
@@XViTNg Yup! That Major 6th to flat 6th.
It is devastating.
Omg I love what you do and how you do it so much. I need you to do this with every single Sleep Token song ever made, and all future releases 😩🫶
You just made me love this song even more than I did already! Thanks for the deep dive, and your excitement was fun to watch :D
I loooove this reaction!!! I love the absolute nerdiness 😂 I geek out over ST so SO bad so when other people do it, it makes my heart incredibly happy 😊
Yaay ive been waiting for this one! Love your reactions, you're so talented! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful voice with us 😊
I love that we can see how much the production is tickling everything you need aurally.
Thank you so much! You pointed out so many details I haven’t noticed in this song. One of my favorites.❤
Oddly this was the last song I listened to last night and I see this pop up first thing this morning.
This song here is brutally honest for me. “Eternal ascension, setting me free” ….. = wanting to leave this earth to escape the pain and hurt of the relationship…….. just rips me open. I struggle with this song, emotionally. It hits real hard.
It follows with “ARE YOU REALLY OKAY” which I think is Vessel looking back in from the outside, asking himself that question after maybe attempting to take that very step we don’t talk about (“dripping crimson on the carpet……. please don’t hurt yourself again”)
Was such a privilege seeing them twice in Sydney last weekend
Dont ever stop a song in a reaction video. The full experience can only ge realized with a straight play, especially with Sleep Token. React afterwards and replay as needed. You put your input ahead of their mastery and esentially wreck the experience.
I love watching reactors faces to these guys sheer unparalleled talent😊
I love and appreciate your musical intellect and passion matched with articulation.
Cheers
When the first heavy part comes, it sounds like they're channeling their inner 'Type O Negative World Coming Down' vibes.
Always nice to see your vocal takes on the lines from the songs
just found this video and i love your commentary and breaking down of the songs. made me a subscriber!
I love the break at 6:58 where you really get to appreciate just how many layers they had sneakily built up over the previous few sections. Also the scream at 11:58 to start the final section is perfect - sounds like primal frustration
Your summoning breakdown was so good, i keep waiting for new sleep token songs but for some reason they are hard to find by searching, until they pop up like this one did. Such a great song.
Man this a great reaction and analysis, well done 👏
My favorite sleep token song yay!!!
I love the musical nerdery you bring to these reactions. Absolutely the best!
One of my absolute favorite Sleep Token tracks; was so excited to see you'd posted this. Wonderful insights as always
Damn! You earned my sub, loved the breakdown of all the different elements. Excellent video. Been feeling this song hard lately, feel it in my bones.
I am so glad to see you finally reacting to this band. I was asking about these guys months ago! Much love beautiful lady.
My guilty pleasure is a clean piano, with melodic metal.
I fall asleep to it.
I always loved playing the piano ( Not that I never really learned it right, or had training ) But remember buying a old big piano. Just amazing with clean tones, to create melodies.
Hearing that beginning just make me want to play.. Sadly, at this moment I no longer have a piano. I need to get one again.
An effect I’ve picked up on throughout sleep token is the breathing. But just vessels intentional breaths, but theres almost like a breathing effect on the songs. Add that to all the highs lows and turns their songs take and it’s just a living journey
Love your reactions! Also your latest song slaps! It went immediately into my playlist
I like the fact that these are educational. I’ve learnt a lot about music by watching your videos!
This guys voice is magical too 🎉
07:41 It sounds like a simple formant decrease. I use the Logic Vocal Transformer plugin for that.
Amazing song. Great breakdown. This band are just amazing
First time seeing your content and as a real musician I appreciate your content! You are actually very talented and understand what you are talking about. Also, Sleep Token rules.
I love hearing you break down the song explaining what's happening musically Sleep Tokens my favorite band I love seeing others enjoy the boys
Been a sleep token fan for many years and watched many many reactions but this might be one of my favourites. Awesome work!
what i love about this song is that each instrument gets to have fun, vocals including
Thank you for covering my favourite song of all time. It really is a masterpiece, and the entire body of work is pure bliss. To me, anyway. When I found this band, it felt I had discovered a new colour.
This is the vessel who ascends into the world ❤the entire song is incredible and 😂way vessel screams at the end makes me cry 😢
I listened to this album in full the day it came out, and the second this song ended I knew it was my favourite song I had ever heard. Almost a year later, it still holds up.
What a BANGER
Im so glad u discovered this band!! Ur reactions are priceless...luv em 💯❤️
Keep going down this magical journey with one of the greatest modern bands ever. Tool was my fav...always will be...but these guys are def 1a/1b n vice versa. Put it this way...I listen to them every day :)
Ahhhh another banger. This is in my top 3 songs from the sleepy bois. I'm glad I stumbled upon your new(ish) channel.
First off, great reaction and I always love seeing you break down Sleep Token. Secondly, I would definitely like to see you react/breakdown your song I Can’t Decide. The reason I am requesting this is because I believe there is a ton to learn from how a detail oriented and very professional vocal goddess would choose to sing a song. Every choice you made in that song would provide a wealth of information for those of us who follow your channel to learn from.
Hope to see it sometime :) Have a good day!
Dang I’ll have to check them out
Lolli, you're one of my favorite reactors. Never change.
Such a beautiful song!! The chord progressions when the Guitars kick in are so Big and mesmerizing, I always want more of that part but it is enough as is..
I have really been enjoying your breakdowns of Sleep Token.. 'The Apparition' is a Masterpiece as well.. Hope to see that soon from You..
Appreciate You!! 😎🤙
edit- I looked and you have already done The Apparition.. Goin to watch it Now.. 😊
What you said at the end sums up all 3 Sleep Token Album start to finish a soliloquy of co-dependency, toxicity and self destruction. Love this band, and love your analysis and passion for the music
Had a horrible few days, feeling much better now thanks Lolli xx love to Daffers
Dunno but I always feel like he's talking to or about his dream Deity (called Sleep by the way) there's this push/pull between him and her, seems he wants to get back to sleep to get the experience and insights but it takes a toll. May be wrong also, dunno. Too many entheogens maybe.
More Sleep Token? Oh yeah, keep them coming!
Was waiting for this one, so good!
This is literally the best review of any song I’ve seen
Pure class❤. This track is just incredible and the analysis was just sensational. 💜🧚💖👍
All I can say about this song is that it is a rollecoster of sounds and emotion, AND I LOVE IT!
Please tell me there are going to be more of these videos analyzing sleep token tracks. There are some great ones from "this place will become your tomb" and "Sundowning".
Hello lovely Fairy, good to see you doing what you do best with the smile that launched a thousand songs ❤❤❤
I can't wait for you to do The Apparition and Take Me Back To Eden... You're the best Lolli! Love your reacts.
To me the intro three note pattern seem more like floating on the top of clouds rising settle , rising settle ...then active change rising higher settle.... etc. With octave jump.
Highly recommend BloodSport by Sleep Token
The piano only version. Gut kick.
Oh yea brilliant. Love your analysis.
Loving the Dame Edna glasses look.
“You make me wish I could disappear”. For someone to make you feel that bad that you wish you could disappear.
I'd also love to know what plugins they use. Some of their ambient synth sounds are incredible right throughout their discography.
I'm pretty sure they use some sort of shimmer reverb in a lot of their songs, especially on the piano for that long, sparkly reverb tail. 'Valhalla Shimmer' definitely worth looking into if you haven't already!
I always hear bits and pieces, effects and sounds that remind me older stuff . For example the background singing reminds me of Pony the r&b song as well as a sound from Change in the House of Flies.
more of this. I love watching people react to the amazment that is sleep token. RAIN next please. it's their best song IMO.
You are insane i love you slay girlllll!!!!!
"Sounds like a toxic relationship that's turning ever more bitter." Oh if only you knew 😆
I believe that vessel 1 ( vocalist , keyboard and piano and guitar )went to BIMM Bristol so there is a lot of musical knowledge he has when it comes to music theory in his song writing.
“Digital demons make the night feel heavenly” seems it’s cell phones above the crowd recording the concert. TIME TO DO THE NEXT EPIC SLEEP TOKEN TRACK “TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN”
verrry bloody nice!
Sleep token will catch you with a drone sound at times and then smash through with drop
“ahhhh….. RAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!” Chills. Geez that hit hard.
Enjoyed this, not heard much ST - not a real match with my tastes but definitely listenable to!
Enjoyed your breakdown as always 🌹
Laughed out lout at my desk when I saw the Cher edit
I can't be the only one smitten with Lolli
Would love more analysis of Tool, A Perfect Circle, or System of a Down! Love your work.
Vessel dances like He Is in the Dark and I LOVE IT!!!!
Listen to bloodsport video with Vessel on the piano instrumental. It’s beautiful! ❤️
Sleep Token exposes a sixth sense he doesn’t want to believe.
This is a favorite off TMBTE
Worship ❤❤🙏🙏
This is baby makin metal right here!
Can we just get the the man as a lyricist? That’s what roped me in. It’s basic song structure and an assload of backing tacks but my god that man can write lyrics
This is going to sound really weird & probably really stupid, but they’re literally making love to our ears with this song. From the slow steady start (dare even to say, innocent) to the gaining a nice rhythm, to the frantic push for release, loss of control towards the end. Finally, the fade out, breathing it out but they never quite lets us go either at the end. It’s giving the complete release while keeping us in that hanging anticipation. They’re everywhere all at once all at the same time.
5:06 she flexed
8:47 oh 😬