Next up for Opeth......Deliverance. ua-cam.com/video/c1Lkc3OqtDU/v-deo.html Being a fan since 2002....they are a must see live. I'm so glad you're going to make it your mission to see them in concert!
One of the few songs that has stayed with me for over like fourteen years or something. I never remember lyrics but I know this whole song and it gut punches me every time.
Mikael Åkerfeldt is one of those rare musicians who only come around once in a while. His songwriting is phenomenal, every song takes you on a journey. His voice is incredible, whether growling, or singing clean. He's also pretty damn funny too. And the band itself has always had some of the absolute best musicians playing alongside him.
To touch upon his humour: I saw Opeth in Toronto in 2009, and during a song break, he says, "Apparently Bryan Adams also comes from Toronto," and how we are all supposed to secretly love Bryan Adams. And then he plays the riff to Summer of 69 with the dumbest grin on his face as the whole crowd sang the first verse. One of the most priceless live concert moments I have ever experienced.
@@seventhsonmedia I saw Opeth play a festival in Sweden and Danko Jones played a few sets before Opeth. Danko ragged on people wearing white tube-socks and sandals. Guess who stepped out on stage a little later wearing white tube-socks and sandals? F*cking Mikael Åferfeldt, and saying, "I heard Danko talking shit about sandals, but they're so comfy!"
And he is also working with Ghost on their albums as their lead guitarist with Tobias playing so many parts himself he realised he needed one of the best and on their Iron maiden cover Mikael shined.
Oof I don't know... Harlequin Forest is probably their magnum opus of that golden era of mixture of "beauty and the beast" in my mind. In any case, Opeth tricked me into growling too. Fisrt exposure to them was Windowpane and A Fair Judgement, which led me to listen to Damnation... Which was love at first listen. Sure enough, Ghost Reveries came not much later and made me not only appreciate growling in time, but became what I consider their best album (even though my favourite is still Damnation), and to this day they've become one of my three dearest bands (along with Pink Floyd and Snarky Puppy xD). Saw them live two weeks ago too, fucking great show. Aaaaaand of course opened with Ghost of Perdition.
@@GaudyGabriev it’s hard to go wrong with Opeth! Yeah they turned me on to growls and probably death metal in general too. Always been a fan of screaming in music, but I always thought the guttural growls were silly sounding. His are just so powerful that it’s undeniable! Does he still scream live, or is he just not screaming on studio albums anymore?
@@dclarkmusic Oh he's never stopped growling live. He's just kinda tired of the style, and also doens't sound quite as amazing as he sounded back in the golden era, but still sounds great. And his clean singing is better than ever even.
Might be the best reaction and breakdown I've seen on this channel, so far. And like Ghost, they're also swedish. ;) God I love my country when it comes to music. Mikael Åkerfeldt FTW. :D
I've loved Opeth since around 2004. I dove headfirst into their catalog thereafter and they're top 3 for me. Im so happy you're digging them so much. Let's do this, one pick per album: (skipping Orchid) Morningrise: Nectar, My Arms Your Hearse: Demon of the Fall, Still Life: Serenity Painted Death, Blackwater Park: Blackwater Park, Deliverance: Deliverance, Damnation: Windowpane, Ghost Reveries: Reverie/Harlequin Forest, Watershed: The Lotus Eater. I'm sorry but that's kind of where they dropped off for me lol. Their sound totally changed for the next 4 albums.
@@ayekaye8055 don't forget Pale Communion! That album's nasty. They took a nosedive after Pale Communion, and haven't resurfaced. That's okay, though. I'm fine if they never make another quality album again, even though I know they will.
I'm kinda jealous you get to discover this band completeley new. They have a huge diverse catalog of absolute bangers ranging from heavier songs like this one to more mellow and also prog rock like sound.
Listen to Windowpane. It's honestly one of their greatest songs. There isn't the metal aspect of it and it it's pretty soft spoken as far as the lyrics go, but it also profoundly one one of the best songs they've ever done. It's fucking classic. Honestly one of the best tracks ever. Like if you like this, you'll like Windowpane.
Mikael is one of the best Metal composers, and that's it. He's just SO classy and elegant not even when it comes to the clean stuff but the heavy stuff too. There's so much care and pure raw talent in every melody and shift the songs go through. It's impossible to replicate, like a magic only he's able to create. I love him to death and I'm so happy every time I see people discovering Opeth and being able to get what they're about. Hope you dig deep in their discography.
Opeth has been a constant musical companion for 30 years - they are just fantastic. Musicianship, lyricism and musical arrangement is among the very best.
Great video man! I stumbled onto this band in the most unique & bizarre way. A friends band was out on tour & they came through where I was located. We met up at the venue prior to sound check to touch base & I happened to have some green on me so I offered. The guys I knew didn’t feel like smoking but told me that the opening band would want to. I walk over & offer & they say “yes!” and we blazed a couple of bowls. I picked up on an accent & asked & they said “Sweden.” Fast forward a few hours & I return for the show & happened to be early enough to catch the openers, from Sweden. Holy shit! That was absolutely insane! After the show I met back up with my friends & I mentioned how badass the openers were & one says “Mike is a genius! He’s going to take you on a journey for decades to come. And he was right! 💜🤘 Thanks again for the great video/review.
I am a drummer, but dude, your speaking my language. I love watching musicians reacting to Opeth for the first time, and then time again as they venture through the discography, the eyes flick open, the jaw drops, saliva drools, ha ha. Just like me a couple of years ago! Thanks for this!
I feel ya man, but I definitely have a hard time listening to the later drummer(s?) try to groove like Martin Lopez. Opeth is at their best with him on the kit, IMO. Way underrated in the drum world
True enough, but one takes what one can get. Axenrots work in Pale Communion is pretty good, he has his own style, but you are right, he doesnt have the Lopez swing.
Idk. Axe was a beast in his own style. Voice of Treason stills blows my mind every time I hear it. That being said, I'm curious to see what Valteri brings to the table when they decide to release a new album.
💯. Shogun from Trivium was my top album...then, Still Life found its way into my ears...OMG. No competition except other Opeth albums...what an album, what a band!!!
As Notch said, listen to Still Life and My arms, your hearse. I got stuck with Blackwater Park, Ghost Reveries and Damnation like a full year, until I gave those two a try, and became my favorite albums. I recommend you 'Godhead's Lament' and 'The Moor', the best of the best
I don't care what genre you like, anyone can see the incredible talent of these musicians. This band is amazing! I was an instant fan of the band after I heard this live gig the first time. Great reaction brother!
"There are so many riffs in here..." As an Opeth fan for.... 20 years (oh my), I have often said: "There are more riffs in one Opeth song than in most bands full albums"
You ought to check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016). Six of the most incredible musicians you'll ever lay eyes on. Clean singing, harsh vocals, a violin, insane drummer, bassist, two amazing guitar players. Magic made into sound.
Damn, someone who gets into an Opeth song this much this quickly has good taste. They have so many amazing songs. I just wish they had a lot of high quality live videos! There aren't a ton, relative to how much badass music there is.
Akerfeldt's guitarplay has the melodious touch of the great Jan Akkerman in his prime when he was part of the legendary prog rock band Focus. During the seventies Akkerman was considered by his peers to be one of the finest lead guitarists in the world. I bet Akerfeldt knows and loves the craftmanship and specialty of Akkerman and Focus. A brilliant player.
God bless the mod who suggested this. :) This live capture is tremendous. Even fcuking tremendous if the kiddies are out of the room!! LOL Weirdly, a friend forced me to listen to a couple of Opeth tracks many years ago, & for whatever reason they didn't click with me. Much later I happened upon Jinjer (their "Micro" EP), instantly fell in love with Jinjer, & it was seeing that Opeth were a big influence for Jinjer that got me into them.... & what a catalog available to catch up on Mike- 13 albums starting in '95! Enjoy. :) p.s. I realise the chances are really slim, given everything on the last 3 releases from Jinjer are all in drop-A.... but I'd *love* to see what you make of their gorgeous thru-composed single "Vortex" sometime. #WhoNeedsChorusesAnyway I'll keep my fingers crossed that you have a baritone lurking in your PRS collection, & that I've tickled your curiosity!! :)
Not a metalhead as I rarely listen to this style, but I enjoy watching bands like this perform for the energy and technicality. Once in a while I go down a rabbit trail on Instagram watching clips from different metal genres. Behemoth is one that I've found that way.
After years of watching your reactions….THIS ONE is by far my favorite you have ever done. Yes, I’m an Opeth fan. But your reaction to this performance was epic.
I was actually there at Red Rocks Amphitheater during this exact show. You are literally at almost 7,000ft in the air at that venue and it's a little hard to breathe.. Everything sounds amazing and it was the perfect venue for Opeth. They are progressive metal gods and in that environment they sounded like perfection. \,,/
We saw Slipknot/Lamb Of God/BFMV/MIW at Red Rocks in 2015. Absolutely amazing venue. Without a doubt my favorite venue I've been to. Everything about it is just awesome. The Ohio State Reformatory (aka Shawshank Prison) hosts Inkcarceration every year and it's another incredibly neat venue. Love Jacob's Pavillion at Nautica as well (even though Cleveland itself sucks). Right on the edge of the Cuyahoga River with downtown lit up in the background and 700 foot freighters squeeze through the narrow river way.
Dude, I fell in love with them a few years ago, around the same time I found Mastodon...both instantly are in my top 10 favourite bands of all time. Insanely good band.
Haha, it was priceless to watch M Palmisano react too Opeth. I am glad for him. You don't want to miss out on this band !!! About 15 years agoI heard Steve Wilson mentioning Opeth as one of these ambitious prog_metal musicians from Sweden, so I bought "Ghost Rêveries", I became an instant fan. I never been disappointed by any of their albums.
The perfect balance between brutality and beauty in opeth. It makes the end hooks so triumphant on many songs. My favorite songs of theirs because of the endings are: God heads lament, when, burden. It was so awesome to hear you be soo stoked about them I got lumps in my throat
I must be getting old, but I teared up watching your reaction to this song. Opeth played a huge part in my formative years, and seeing you so caught up in the power of Michael Åkerfeldt and his mates really got to me. Nevermore is another powerful progressive metal band I can recommend. Give Dead Heart in a Dead World or This Godless Endeavour a spin. Both formidable albums.
im from seattle so i got to see nevermore play a TON... dead heart in a dead world is in my top 5 of all time just because of how much it touched me as a teenager. that and blackwater park. also saw opeth play a bunch in the early 2000s! we both old its okay :)🍻
Heja Sweden! One of my favorite bands since forever. So unpredictable and interesting songs - kickass metal but very very melodic. The Drapery Falls is one of my favs.
I am not a musician, but Opeth for me is what real musicianship looks and sounds like. Everybody in this Band is one with their instrument and they all together are one as a band. Saw them live last month in Berlin…it was just great.
This was one of my favourite videos of yours, Michael! As an avid Opeth lover, I was eagerly anticipating your reaction as each section of the song came up 😀 It was like watching myself when I first discovered them many years ago. Enjoy tumbling down the Opeth rabbit hole!
After an entire adolescence spent listening to the album "watershed" and "ghost reveries" I attended their amazing show in Milan last september: it was outstanding. I can barely put into words the level of musicianship displayed and the crystalline beauty of those arrangments performed live. Opeth is probably one of the cornerstones of prog metal.
I miss listening to Opeth the first time. It still sounds fresh to the 1000th time but the first time feeling of exploration was like finding an openinging portal to the hidden universe ❤🧘♀️
Loved this reaction. Nothing better than watching someone get excited on a first Opeth listen. Definitely a band worth getting into! I recommend doing Harlequin Forest from the same album, or Blackwater Park or Deliverance next! All great songs live! May you enjoy your Opeth journey!
When I discovered Opeth in around 2006, my reaction was the same! They quickly became my favorite band and I can’t go more then 3 days without hearing one of their songs. Your reaction was so emotionally pure, yet you still had to nerd out technically.
I’ve been a fan of Opeth since 2000 or so. Mikael is THE guy who got me into harsh vocals because his cleans are so good. There’s some good stuff from this same show on UA-cam, or, some from Royal Albert Hall show if I recall. And yes, they’re spectacular live. I saw them in 2004 in Orlando FL and they’re were amazing. Back then they only had 6 albums under their belt. Probably my favorite live show ever. I need to see them again!
It's really a pleasant surprise to see a video dedicated to Opeth's Ghost of Perdition. It really encapsulates what one of my favorite bands of all time is all about.
Opeth is my favorite band hands down. Their songs aren't the most difficult to play on guitar, but their compositions are out of this world. No one can do it like they do.
Also … you know Michael is sincere when he continually says “You just have to take it” there’s just too much here. lol it’s so apparent that Michael never seen OPETH before by all his surprised and in “Awe” facial reactions … and the limited amount of “Stops”! He was just … Taking it all in !
He's actually dragging a bit for this entire performance. But he absolutely slayed this track on Roundhouse. Must have had an off night. Roundhouse: ua-cam.com/video/u30hd9gs-xE/v-deo.html Mix isnt as good, but the performance is more energetic.
So many great songs. For more straight prog, try Sorceress live from the same show. For more complex top picks, Harlequin Forest and Deliverance are great for analyzing
Watching Deliverance live gives me goosebumps every time. Never been disappointed at an Opeth gig (other than it being over). The sound mixing is always incredible too. Been to too many gigs where you can’t hear a thing because you’re just swamped with noise.
Opeth climbed fast the ladder of my most favorite bands, Pink Floyd are still on the very top. The more you listen to Opeth, the more you'll love them, This is a band that doesn't have a bad song.
You are very enjoyable to watch, brother! Thank you for this Opeth reaction/analysis. I recommend everything from their discography :D Pure perfection, you won't regret, I promise!
12:12 hahaha YES! That beat down was too intense! This is the best part of the song. It’s great seeing you get all pumped up hearing it. Seeing this live is another level.
This song and this band converted me into loving growling/harsh vocals and kind of opened my mind to modern metal. This song was a gateway back to a genre I loved when I was a kid. Music that I had kind of brushed off became some of my favorite of all time. I remember the first time I heard this I immediately had to play it again, and listened to it probably 10 times that first day before even checking out any of their other songs. The entire band is incredible.
This performance was the first I ever heard Opeth and I was blown away. It amazes me how he can play tricky guitar parts and do vocals. Not only that, switch effortlessly between growling and clean vocals. Just an absolute master at his craft.
It feels like yesterday I heard this band for the first time in my friends car, a 1994 Plymouth acclaim. I legit think I heard some live recording off a tape deck as my introduction. Still Life was mostly what they were playing, and some from black water. Hard to believe it’s been over 20 years
I was at this show at Red Rocks. Devin Townsend Project, Gojira, and Opeth. Amazing prog metal lineup, and they were all fantastic. Opeth and Gojira both recorded their performances.
Went to my first Red Rocks show in October. Insane venue. Also, Opeth is an insane band, and they’ve been around since 1990, so happy hunting into their discography. My friends and I were obsessed in high school, which is when Ghost Reveries, the album this is on, came out. If you’re looking forcanother guitarist that’ll impress you with his ability composing, Mike Stringer of Spiritbox is incredible. He can shred with the best, having been in tech metal bands in the past, but he plays to what suits the song. Watch their live in studio recording of their 3 parter “The Mara Effect,” and you’ll see what I mean about his ability to play what is needed. He also wrote and recorded all the instrumentation for their releases.
Thanks for the pick Michael!! I knew that you would love Opeth. I have seen them live a half dozen times and they are unreal. The whole Ghosts Reveries album is amazing. It's crafted like an orchestral movement the way the songs flow. I'm a bit surprised that you haven't heard of them before as they have been around since 1990. Regardless, now you know, and knowing is half the battle. They are on tour now supporting their latest album, but no US shows on their calendar at the moment. You should watch some of Mikael Åkerfeldt's UA-cam videos, he is one smart dude with a rye sense of humor.
Kudos for getting this to him. What a great live capture this vid is. :) Do you reckon there's any chance of stretching things & getting him to grab a baritone for the drop-A riffing on Jinjer's "Vortex" now?! #YouDontAskYouDontGet LOL
No, they aren't on tour for latest album, their latest album came in 2019, this tour is about their 30th anniversity. I was there on one of concerts and they played one song from each of their albums. It was amazing.
Mikael Akerfeldt is one of the most talented, funniest and nicest guys out there in rock/metal/progressive scene, Opeth are awesome, you will not regret
I'm so jealous of you enjoying Opeth for the 1st time. They're the ones who have opened my mind to more extreme metal, and prog music, for almost 20 years now. All their albums form Still Life to Watershed are masterpiece. Damnation is their only non heavy album (we could argue that) and it's amazing too.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! Can't wait to see more Opeth on your channel :) Some great songs: Harlequin Forest, Drapery Falls, Hessian Peel, Burden.
Man the first time I ever heard Hessian Peel I was exhausted coming home on the bus. The whole song lulled me to sleep until THAT bit. I woke up so hard I headbutted the window.
How have you not revisited Opeth yet?! If you haven't got one lined up already, or haven't become completely obsessed and listened to their whole back catalogue in the last 9 months, may I suggest you give The Drapery Falls a go from their seminal Black Water Park album?
THIS WAS TREMENDOUS. OPETH IS NO JOKE.
The rabbit hole runs deep.
There is an isolated guitar track on the 'tube. Worth checking out. Almost perfect tone.
Thanks, you opened my eyes, again!
🧿👃🏽🧿
Oh you haven’t even started yet. They’re amazing in so many ways
Next up for Opeth......Deliverance.
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Being a fan since 2002....they are a must see live. I'm so glad you're going to make it your mission to see them in concert!
HARLEQUIN FOREST ... one of their best. The acoustic breakdown in the middle is so f'n good.
Harlequin forest translates the live atmosphere you get in person perfectly.
Absolute classic. A whole riff made of harmonics?! YES.
One of the few songs that has stayed with me for over like fourteen years or something. I never remember lyrics but I know this whole song and it gut punches me every time.
Def.
YESSSS
Mikael Åkerfeldt is one of those rare musicians who only come around once in a while. His songwriting is phenomenal, every song takes you on a journey. His voice is incredible, whether growling, or singing clean. He's also pretty damn funny too. And the band itself has always had some of the absolute best musicians playing alongside him.
To touch upon his humour: I saw Opeth in Toronto in 2009, and during a song break, he says, "Apparently Bryan Adams also comes from Toronto," and how we are all supposed to secretly love Bryan Adams. And then he plays the riff to Summer of 69 with the dumbest grin on his face as the whole crowd sang the first verse. One of the most priceless live concert moments I have ever experienced.
@@seventhsonmedia Dude's hilarious.
@@seventhsonmedia I saw Opeth play a festival in Sweden and Danko Jones played a few sets before Opeth. Danko ragged on people wearing white tube-socks and sandals. Guess who stepped out on stage a little later wearing white tube-socks and sandals? F*cking Mikael Åferfeldt, and saying, "I heard Danko talking shit about sandals, but they're so comfy!"
I've always said his growling live is way better than the album. He's an amazing artist!!
And he is also working with Ghost on their albums as their lead guitarist with Tobias playing so many parts himself he realised he needed one of the best and on their Iron maiden cover Mikael shined.
I would nominate this song as maybe the greatest progressive metal song of all time. It’s got everything, and on such a high level!
I have to agree, it still blows me away every time I listen to it.
Oof I don't know... Harlequin Forest is probably their magnum opus of that golden era of mixture of "beauty and the beast" in my mind.
In any case, Opeth tricked me into growling too. Fisrt exposure to them was Windowpane and A Fair Judgement, which led me to listen to Damnation... Which was love at first listen.
Sure enough, Ghost Reveries came not much later and made me not only appreciate growling in time, but became what I consider their best album (even though my favourite is still Damnation), and to this day they've become one of my three dearest bands (along with Pink Floyd and Snarky Puppy xD).
Saw them live two weeks ago too, fucking great show. Aaaaaand of course opened with Ghost of Perdition.
@@GaudyGabriev it’s hard to go wrong with Opeth! Yeah they turned me on to growls and probably death metal in general too. Always been a fan of screaming in music, but I always thought the guttural growls were silly sounding. His are just so powerful that it’s undeniable! Does he still scream live, or is he just not screaming on studio albums anymore?
@@dclarkmusic Oh he's never stopped growling live. He's just kinda tired of the style, and also doens't sound quite as amazing as he sounded back in the golden era, but still sounds great.
And his clean singing is better than ever even.
Selkies is unreal too. But I'd still slide chips on this track.
Your life will never be the same. You’ve found the mighty Opeth.
Might be the best reaction and breakdown I've seen on this channel, so far. And like Ghost, they're also swedish. ;) God I love my country when it comes to music. Mikael Åkerfeldt FTW. :D
Yeah buddy!! You all have something in the water!
As a Finn, I really do appreciate our neighbors :)
To link one to another, Fredrik Åkesson, from Opeth was (is?) the guitarist on the last cycle of Ghost 😁
@@RaphaHell He did some session work on the latest Ghost record. But I doubt he tours with them.
@@jerkerjansson386 He doesn't
You will love ALL of Opeth's albums. My personal favorites are Blackwater Park and Ghost Reveries. 10/10 perfect albums.
My two favourite albums also
Ghost Reveries has to be done as a live stream in my opinion. Full album review
Two bet albums but all so good
Absolute masterpieces.
still life is a great one
The whole album "Ghost Reveries" is a masterpiece. Treat yo self.
I've loved Opeth since around 2004. I dove headfirst into their catalog thereafter and they're top 3 for me. Im so happy you're digging them so much. Let's do this, one pick per album: (skipping Orchid) Morningrise: Nectar,
My Arms Your Hearse: Demon of the Fall, Still Life: Serenity Painted Death, Blackwater Park: Blackwater Park, Deliverance: Deliverance, Damnation: Windowpane, Ghost Reveries: Reverie/Harlequin Forest, Watershed: The Lotus Eater. I'm sorry but that's kind of where they dropped off for me lol. Their sound totally changed for the next 4 albums.
@Nick Clinkenbeard hear u but Heritage is an absolute banger.
I don't know why this was left under your reply Christoffer. 😕
@@ayekaye8055 don't forget Pale Communion! That album's nasty. They took a nosedive after Pale Communion, and haven't resurfaced. That's okay, though. I'm fine if they never make another quality album again, even though I know they will.
I'm kinda jealous you get to discover this band completeley new. They have a huge diverse catalog of absolute bangers ranging from heavier songs like this one to more mellow and also prog rock like sound.
never listened to them. im a pantera fan. i need to spread my wings
@@Jason-eo7xo Legs too! OPETH!!! :)
Listen to Windowpane. It's honestly one of their greatest songs. There isn't the metal aspect of it and it it's pretty soft spoken as far as the lyrics go, but it also profoundly one one of the best songs they've ever done. It's fucking classic. Honestly one of the best tracks ever.
Like if you like this, you'll like Windowpane.
I never get tired of people seeing and hearing this performance for the first time. It's just too damn good.
What an absolute delight on a friday evening watching someone discover Opeth for the first time!
The Blackwater Park and Ghost Reveries albums are perfection. The solo on The Funeral Portrait is classical composition that rivals the greats!
Deliverance album is the best for me.. but Ghost of Perdition is my favourite song of all time.
Still life is still my favourite hahaha
@@henriquepestana04 finally the correct answer
@@darkfieldsofme While I like those, my favourite albums by them are Still Life and Deliverance.
And what about "Morningrise" a master piece..
Black rose immortal.. Holy s..
Mikael is one of the best Metal composers, and that's it. He's just SO classy and elegant not even when it comes to the clean stuff but the heavy stuff too. There's so much care and pure raw talent in every melody and shift the songs go through. It's impossible to replicate, like a magic only he's able to create. I love him to death and I'm so happy every time I see people discovering Opeth and being able to get what they're about. Hope you dig deep in their discography.
i would add Dan Swano
Opeth has been a constant musical companion for 30 years - they are just fantastic. Musicianship, lyricism and musical arrangement is among the very best.
Great video man! I stumbled onto this band in the most unique & bizarre way. A friends band was out on tour & they came through where I was located.
We met up at the venue prior to sound check to touch base & I happened to have some green on me so I offered.
The guys I knew didn’t feel like smoking but told me that the opening band would want to.
I walk over & offer & they say “yes!” and we blazed a couple of bowls.
I picked up on an accent & asked & they said “Sweden.”
Fast forward a few hours & I return for the show & happened to be early enough to catch the openers, from Sweden.
Holy shit! That was absolutely insane!
After the show I met back up with my friends & I mentioned how badass the openers were & one says “Mike is a genius! He’s going to take you on a journey for decades to come.
And he was right! 💜🤘
Thanks again for the great video/review.
I am a drummer, but dude, your speaking my language. I love watching musicians reacting to Opeth for the first time, and then time again as they venture through the discography, the eyes flick open, the jaw drops, saliva drools, ha ha. Just like me a couple of years ago! Thanks for this!
I feel ya man, but I definitely have a hard time listening to the later drummer(s?) try to groove like Martin Lopez. Opeth is at their best with him on the kit, IMO. Way underrated in the drum world
True enough, but one takes what one can get. Axenrots work in Pale Communion is pretty good, he has his own style, but you are right, he doesnt have the Lopez swing.
Exactly
Idk. Axe was a beast in his own style. Voice of Treason stills blows my mind every time I hear it. That being said, I'm curious to see what Valteri brings to the table when they decide to release a new album.
First opeth song? Welcome to a new rabbit hole, this band’s discography runs deep. Cheers to a new adventure!
My musically journey changed forever when I heard Opeth, specifically the song "The Moor". So much depth and breadth to their catalog.
💯. Shogun from Trivium was my top album...then, Still Life found its way into my ears...OMG. No competition except other Opeth albums...what an album, what a band!!!
That song also changed my life.. it was epic..,
It's difficult to choose a 'best' song from Opeth, but The Moor holds a special place in my heart. 🙌🏼
The Moor was also the first Opeth song I heard. I was listening to thrash and NOWBM at the time. Never head any Death growls until that day.
"I just wanna see where they're going, man" Such a great way to describe this band🙂
Your experiencing what all Opeth fans experience, total shock and awe when you first hear them.
Was introduced to Opeth back in 2001, fell in love with them and they're still my favourite band to this day.
This was my first Opeth song and video, just 1 month ago… i cannot stop listening them. Blackwater park and ghost reveries are amazing álbums.
If you haven't already checked them out, then Still Life and My Arms Your Hearse are amazing albums as well.
Don't be afraid to check out Opeth's earlier stuff too. Some of my favorite chords in all of metal, and kick ass riffs too.
As Notch said, listen to Still Life and My arms, your hearse. I got stuck with Blackwater Park, Ghost Reveries and Damnation like a full year, until I gave those two a try, and became my favorite albums. I recommend you 'Godhead's Lament' and 'The Moor', the best of the best
Steven Wilson once said that Mikael is one of those exceedingly rare guitarists who can draw tears with a single note.
I don't care what genre you like, anyone can see the incredible talent of these musicians. This band is amazing! I was an instant fan of the band after I heard this live gig the first time. Great reaction brother!
"There are so many riffs in here..."
As an Opeth fan for.... 20 years (oh my), I have often said:
"There are more riffs in one Opeth song than in most bands full albums"
You ought to check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016). Six of the most incredible musicians you'll ever lay eyes on. Clean singing, harsh vocals, a violin, insane drummer, bassist, two amazing guitar players. Magic made into sound.
Opeth is touring in the US this year… yer welcome!!!!!! Just got my Denver tix ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was front row at this show. What a legendary performance! The wind stared blowing throught the canyon the second they started this song.
Damn, someone who gets into an Opeth song this much this quickly has good taste. They have so many amazing songs.
I just wish they had a lot of high quality live videos! There aren't a ton, relative to how much badass music there is.
There are multiple dvd's though (or modern equivalent)
What? Over the years they've released four high quality, pro shot live concert DVD's. Get up to speed😆
Eh... I mean, they're just that!
Akerfeldt's guitarplay has the melodious touch of the great Jan Akkerman in his prime when he was part of the legendary prog rock band Focus. During the seventies Akkerman was considered by his peers to be one of the finest lead guitarists in the world. I bet Akerfeldt knows and loves the craftmanship and specialty of Akkerman and Focus. A brilliant player.
So good to see a lost soul brought to the light.
That's it dude! Opeth is no joke, the very metal core itself manifests through their creations!
God bless the mod who suggested this. :) This live capture is tremendous. Even fcuking tremendous if the kiddies are out of the room!! LOL
Weirdly, a friend forced me to listen to a couple of Opeth tracks many years ago, & for whatever reason they didn't click with me. Much later I happened upon Jinjer (their "Micro" EP), instantly fell in love with Jinjer, & it was seeing that Opeth were a big influence for Jinjer that got me into them.... & what a catalog available to catch up on Mike- 13 albums starting in '95! Enjoy. :)
p.s. I realise the chances are really slim, given everything on the last 3 releases from Jinjer are all in drop-A.... but I'd *love* to see what you make of their gorgeous thru-composed single "Vortex" sometime. #WhoNeedsChorusesAnyway I'll keep my fingers crossed that you have a baritone lurking in your PRS collection, & that I've tickled your curiosity!! :)
Jinjer's excellent single "Vortex": ua-cam.com/video/AiaOSGZTwtY/v-deo.html Enjoy! :)
Haha this brought a smile to my face. This band, and in particular this song, is a juggernaut
This was so enjoyable! Your enthusiasm is addictive and great! Welcome to the Opeth club 🖖
I'm a freak that digs for Opeth reactions because it's my favorite band. Happy that someone recommended it to you, love your passion towards music!
They’re my fav too…I think I first heard them in 2000 or so?
me too lol
Not a metalhead as I rarely listen to this style, but I enjoy watching bands like this perform for the energy and technicality. Once in a while I go down a rabbit trail on Instagram watching clips from different metal genres. Behemoth is one that I've found that way.
After years of watching your reactions….THIS ONE is by far my favorite you have ever done. Yes, I’m an Opeth fan. But your reaction to this performance was epic.
Абсолютно согласен!
Totally concur!
The best!!
Deliverance by Opeth too! Lots of mind-blowing riffs.
First song I’d ever heard from Opeth. Hooked forever.
I love watching people see Opeth for the first time. I felt the same way my first time
As far as live songs look for The Drapery Falls, Bleak and Harlequin Forest
I was actually there at Red Rocks Amphitheater during this exact show. You are literally at almost 7,000ft in the air at that venue and it's a little hard to breathe.. Everything sounds amazing and it was the perfect venue for Opeth. They are progressive metal gods and in that environment they sounded like perfection. \,,/
We saw Slipknot/Lamb Of God/BFMV/MIW at Red Rocks in 2015. Absolutely amazing venue. Without a doubt my favorite venue I've been to. Everything about it is just awesome. The Ohio State Reformatory (aka Shawshank Prison) hosts Inkcarceration every year and it's another incredibly neat venue. Love Jacob's Pavillion at Nautica as well (even though Cleveland itself sucks). Right on the edge of the Cuyahoga River with downtown lit up in the background and 700 foot freighters squeeze through the narrow river way.
Dude, I fell in love with them a few years ago, around the same time I found Mastodon...both instantly are in my top 10 favourite bands of all time. Insanely good band.
the singer/Guitarist Michael just wrote the whole Soundtrack to the Netflix show, Clark. the man is a musical genius.
Love the passionate reactions and absolutely love Opeth! Keep it up, Michael.
I can't remember the last time MP got this excited in a react video. Opeth is awesome!
Haha, it was priceless to watch M Palmisano react too Opeth. I am glad for him. You don't want to miss out on this band !!!
About 15 years agoI heard Steve Wilson mentioning Opeth as one of these ambitious prog_metal musicians from Sweden,
so I bought "Ghost Rêveries", I became an instant fan. I never been disappointed by any of their albums.
When this album came out it blew my mind. Super sick, it felt like everything came together on this album and I was down for the concept.
The perfect balance between brutality and beauty in opeth. It makes the end hooks so triumphant on many songs. My favorite songs of theirs because of the endings are: God heads lament, when, burden. It was so awesome to hear you be soo stoked about them I got lumps in my throat
Just saw them live last week. Insane show. Flawless!
One word... Deliverance! One of their most amazing songs and one of the best outros in music history!
I must be getting old, but I teared up watching your reaction to this song. Opeth played a huge part in my formative years, and seeing you so caught up in the power of Michael Åkerfeldt and his mates really got to me. Nevermore is another powerful progressive metal band I can recommend. Give Dead Heart in a Dead World or This Godless Endeavour a spin. Both formidable albums.
Heart collector was my shit
im from seattle so i got to see nevermore play a TON... dead heart in a dead world is in my top 5 of all time just because of how much it touched me as a teenager. that and blackwater park. also saw opeth play a bunch in the early 2000s! we both old its okay :)🍻
also forgot to add - nevermore is badass because jeff loomis is one of the best metal guitarists of all time 1000%
@@ChrisPBacon710 No doubt. Jeff Loomis is the best. Conquering Dystopia is another fantastic project of his
@@pederbartholdy8897 agreed. love me some nevermore. jeff loomis doesn't get enough credit for how hard he shreds.
This song always surges through my body and gives me chills. Can't get enough!!
Heja Sweden! One of my favorite bands since forever. So unpredictable and interesting songs - kickass metal but very very melodic. The Drapery Falls is one of my favs.
Welcome to the Opeth rabbit hole. Strap in for a tremendous ride. Can’t wait to see what comes from this new discovery ❤
I am not a musician, but Opeth for me is what real musicianship looks and sounds like. Everybody in this Band is one with their instrument and they all together are one as a band. Saw them live last month in Berlin…it was just great.
This was one of my favourite videos of yours, Michael! As an avid Opeth lover, I was eagerly anticipating your reaction as each section of the song came up 😀 It was like watching myself when I first discovered them many years ago. Enjoy tumbling down the Opeth rabbit hole!
After an entire adolescence spent listening to the album "watershed" and "ghost reveries" I attended their amazing show in Milan last september: it was outstanding. I can barely put into words the level of musicianship displayed and the crystalline beauty of those arrangments performed live. Opeth is probably one of the cornerstones of prog metal.
One of the most talented prog metal bands ever to play, these guys are incredible. You have been Opeth-pilled. enjoy... :)
I miss listening to Opeth the first time.
It still sounds fresh to the 1000th time but the first time feeling of exploration was like finding an openinging portal to the hidden universe ❤🧘♀️
Harlequin Forrest.... Must listen. Pure masterpiece from Opeth!
Loved this reaction. Nothing better than watching someone get excited on a first Opeth listen. Definitely a band worth getting into! I recommend doing Harlequin Forest from the same album, or Blackwater Park or Deliverance next! All great songs live! May you enjoy your Opeth journey!
This is one of my favourite Opeth reactions ever! You have to do Harlequin Forest!
When I discovered Opeth in around 2006, my reaction was the same!
They quickly became my favorite band and I can’t go more then 3 days without hearing one of their songs.
Your reaction was so emotionally pure, yet you still had to nerd out technically.
It is true, everything you said about Opeth. Absurdly great band!
I’ve been a fan of Opeth since 2000 or so. Mikael is THE guy who got me into harsh vocals because his cleans are so good.
There’s some good stuff from this same show on UA-cam, or, some from Royal Albert Hall show if I recall.
And yes, they’re spectacular live. I saw them in 2004 in Orlando FL and they’re were amazing. Back then they only had 6 albums under their belt. Probably my favorite live show ever. I need to see them again!
It's really a pleasant surprise to see a video dedicated to Opeth's Ghost of Perdition. It really encapsulates what one of my favorite bands of all time is all about.
Opeth is my favorite band hands down. Their songs aren't the most difficult to play on guitar, but their compositions are out of this world. No one can do it like they do.
Also … you know Michael is sincere when he continually says “You just have to take it” there’s just too much here. lol it’s so apparent that Michael never seen OPETH before by all his surprised and in “Awe” facial reactions … and the limited amount of “Stops”! He was just … Taking it all in !
One of the single best drum performances ever recorded
Definitely. Martin Axenrot is a fucking beast.
He's actually dragging a bit for this entire performance. But he absolutely slayed this track on Roundhouse. Must have had an off night.
Roundhouse: ua-cam.com/video/u30hd9gs-xE/v-deo.html
Mix isnt as good, but the performance is more energetic.
"I don't think I've ever reviewed any Opeth.." and you're holding the beautiful PRS for it. Great choice!
Made me smile
So many great songs. For more straight prog, try Sorceress live from the same show. For more complex top picks, Harlequin Forest and Deliverance are great for analyzing
Watching Deliverance live gives me goosebumps every time. Never been disappointed at an Opeth gig (other than it being over). The sound mixing is always incredible too. Been to too many gigs where you can’t hear a thing because you’re just swamped with noise.
Opeth climbed fast the ladder of my most favorite bands,
Pink Floyd are still on the very top.
The more you listen to Opeth, the more you'll love them,
This is a band that doesn't have a bad song.
Ghost and Opeth are my two favorite bands. Both bands put on the greatest live shows I've ever seen. Sweden really knows how to rock.
Their song Deliverance is one of the greatest metal songs ever!!!
Thank you so much for giving Opeth attention. Truly a classic in this genre.
You are very enjoyable to watch, brother! Thank you for this Opeth reaction/analysis.
I recommend everything from their discography :D Pure perfection, you won't regret, I promise!
12:12 hahaha YES! That beat down was too intense! This is the best part of the song. It’s great seeing you get all pumped up hearing it.
Seeing this live is another level.
Nothing better than watching someone discover Opeth for the first time live on camera.
This band is phenomenal. They've got 13 albums for you to dive into lol and every song is like this. All giant epic progressive fireworks shows.
This song and this band converted me into loving growling/harsh vocals and kind of opened my mind to modern metal. This song was a gateway back to a genre I loved when I was a kid. Music that I had kind of brushed off became some of my favorite of all time. I remember the first time I heard this I immediately had to play it again, and listened to it probably 10 times that first day before even checking out any of their other songs. The entire band is incredible.
Coincidentally you just watched Ghost and on their new album the guitarist from Opeth played all the leads. Fredrik Akkeson
There are so many amazing Opeth songs and great live performances. Mikael Akerfeldt is an incredible songwriter, guitar player, vocalist and composer.
15:55 In music, very often the notes you feel the most are the ones that aren''t played. Thank you for this reaction, really loved it.
Edit: timestamp
Do: Porcupine tree - anesthetize
ua-cam.com/video/kgwgtERCVI4/v-deo.html
This performance was the first I ever heard Opeth and I was blown away. It amazes me how he can play tricky guitar parts and do vocals. Not only that, switch effortlessly between growling and clean vocals. Just an absolute master at his craft.
They will absolutely become your new favorite band. Such a diverse and beautiful and large catalog of music for you to explore! Thanks for the video!
It feels like yesterday I heard this band for the first time in my friends car, a 1994 Plymouth acclaim. I legit think I heard some live recording off a tape deck as my introduction. Still Life was mostly what they were playing, and some from black water. Hard to believe it’s been over 20 years
I was at this show at Red Rocks. Devin Townsend Project, Gojira, and Opeth. Amazing prog metal lineup, and they were all fantastic. Opeth and Gojira both recorded their performances.
I hate you 🤓🤓🤓 Devin, Opeth, Gojira... what could go wrong?
I am jealous, dude. And I hate you for being there ☺️☺️☺️
Welcome to the Opeth Club! You for sure will love ALL their tunes. Most of us Guitar nerds do lol
Went to my first Red Rocks show in October. Insane venue. Also, Opeth is an insane band, and they’ve been around since 1990, so happy hunting into their discography. My friends and I were obsessed in high school, which is when Ghost Reveries, the album this is on, came out.
If you’re looking forcanother guitarist that’ll impress you with his ability composing, Mike Stringer of Spiritbox is incredible. He can shred with the best, having been in tech metal bands in the past, but he plays to what suits the song. Watch their live in studio recording of their 3 parter “The Mara Effect,” and you’ll see what I mean about his ability to play what is needed. He also wrote and recorded all the instrumentation for their releases.
Thanks for the pick Michael!! I knew that you would love Opeth. I have seen them live a half dozen times and they are unreal. The whole Ghosts Reveries album is amazing. It's crafted like an orchestral movement the way the songs flow. I'm a bit surprised that you haven't heard of them before as they have been around since 1990. Regardless, now you know, and knowing is half the battle. They are on tour now supporting their latest album, but no US shows on their calendar at the moment. You should watch some of Mikael Åkerfeldt's UA-cam videos, he is one smart dude with a rye sense of humor.
Kudos for getting this to him. What a great live capture this vid is. :)
Do you reckon there's any chance of stretching things & getting him to grab a baritone for the drop-A riffing on Jinjer's "Vortex" now?! #YouDontAskYouDontGet LOL
Ghost Reveries.
No, they aren't on tour for latest album, their latest album came in 2019, this tour is about their 30th anniversity. I was there on one of concerts and they played one song from each of their albums. It was amazing.
Mikael Akerfeldt is one of the most talented, funniest and nicest guys out there in rock/metal/progressive scene, Opeth are awesome, you will not regret
No Bad Days with OPETH. Cheers from Tijuana MEXICO.
Welcome in the Opeth journey! It's my favorite band by far!!
I'm so jealous of you enjoying Opeth for the 1st time.
They're the ones who have opened my mind to more extreme metal, and prog music, for almost 20 years now.
All their albums form Still Life to Watershed are masterpiece. Damnation is their only non heavy album (we could argue that) and it's amazing too.
Damnation just might be their heaviest album. I know you know what I mean
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! Can't wait to see more Opeth on your channel :) Some great songs: Harlequin Forest, Drapery Falls, Hessian Peel, Burden.
Man the first time I ever heard Hessian Peel I was exhausted coming home on the bus. The whole song lulled me to sleep until THAT bit. I woke up so hard I headbutted the window.
How have you not revisited Opeth yet?! If you haven't got one lined up already, or haven't become completely obsessed and listened to their whole back catalogue in the last 9 months, may I suggest you give The Drapery Falls a go from their seminal Black Water Park album?
Opeth finally! Their catalog is mind bending. So glad you connected with them! Black water park next?