It really is something special! I would love to get your take on that song and performance. I think you will agree It does what music is supposed to do.
I think as a long time fan of theirs I start to realize more and more why people are taking a liking to sleep token and that's because it breaks from the norm within the contemporary styles and genres/subgenres and brings in what Jazz did for music many decades ago. It brings a twist and a break in between that doesn't bore you with predictable choruses and rhythms that are all too overused in a lot of pop music these days. Those breaks in the music and twists in notes are what reel you in just like how Jazz does. It just sounds amazing to the ear and you feel it more. At least for me and some folks I've spoken and have expressed what they liked about them. It makes sense seeing the lead singer is also a very Jazzy sort of dude if you ever got a chance to see his personal channel before Sleep Token popped off the way they have now. I won't share his info on that but it was a happy coincidence for me and I'm more than happy to see him and the band succeed. But yes he is also a Jazzy dude outside of Sleep Token so it makes a lot of sense lol.
This is exactly it! They break genres in a new exciting way, but Vessel is also an incredible lyricist with a unique voice. I've listened back a few albums and you can hear how hes grown. His voice is one of a kind and hes a phenomenal song writer
12 guitars, a drum kit and you can play the piano like that. Came for sleep token, left hating my life because i'm not talented. Awesome reaction mate.
I really enjoyed the vamp outlining a bm7 chord that continues through the entire track just building the tension. Then the drop comes in and it goes away for 8 measures only to come back in but with the octave instead of the 7th. It just adds that extra excitement to the end of the track track. Not to mention the pumping/driving shape and rhythm the vamp has that just really locks you into the track. Really well done.
It's a genuine pleasure to see people react to the first time listening to ST tracks - your insights and picking up on things related to your expertise and knowledge? It makes even more fun. Subscribed. :3
Sleep token sold out their upcoming north American tour in a day. I tried so hard to get tickets the second they went on sale but failed. Good for them, sucks for me 😅.
@@Heroo01 i unfortunately never got the opportunity to go to one of those events, but I sure as hell was getting XTC, im 33 but when I was 16, there was like a giant boom of use of XTC , so it was a very common back then, today not so much. I have tried acid but it doesn't seem to affect me barely at all, I never understood it, my friends would all get it together, they would be feeling it and im just bored, literally no noticeable effects at all, it was very weird😐, lol
@@KilitWithFire Ahh unfortunate, maybe a different psych would treat you better. I thought molly was aight but not really worth the week of depression afterwards lmao. I bought some really pure crystallized x but didn't love it and ended up getting rid of the rest after a single sesh. Probably for the best, I suppose. I think psychs and psychoactives are more my speed generally
@Heroo01 I totally agree, last time I ever did XTC was when I was like 16-17 , im 33 now, and yea the comedown was shitty, its almost like the better the feeling the drug gives, the more there is a toll on your mind and body is greater, but ive tried shrooms as well and idk why at all, but I have tried all different amounts, but every time no matter what I do, I just fall asleep, then spring awake the next morning, the only thing I've ever used that actually worked was Salvia, but that shit is fkeddd up, did it once, wasn't that bad but you lose total control of what your perceiving, you cant speak at all, your basically disabled while its effects are active, good thing it only lasts like 10-15 minutes,
I love when you improv piano parts based off what you're hearing. I could listen to an hour long track of you listening to songs until you feel moved to play and just jamming out.
I havent finished the video yet but I wanted to comment to you specifically, David. I absolutely love how you describe things, whether its how something makes you feel or if its more technical. You've helped me understand things better when it comes to music in general or emotions that songs make you feel. So that all said, Thank You, David! :)
I love listening to your reviews because you are a jazz musician. I feel connected because I went to see Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Dexter Gordon with my dad. Although he’s been gone more than 20 years, I very much appreciate the perspective of someone who has jazz music veins coursing through his veins. Thanks so much.
And we’re back with the baby makin metal 🫣 word on the streets in Vessel I is classically trained in singing and multi instrumental. Vessel II has just drumming videos with a drum cam and they’re incredible
This is the best react channel ever bro i literally live for him just pausing and going fucking insane on that piano for a few min like we don’t deserve him at all
Bro... your piano break in this video actually brings tears to my eyes. Great work, and can't wait to hear more of it! What would you say that style of playing is? I want to find more LOL
Always so thrilled to watch you listen to a Sleep Token song for the first time. It's the same joy I feel when I get to dig into a new song. Whether on reaction or off I hope you get a chance to listen to the full album once it's out.
You remind me of my junior high music teacher. You look and sound exactly like him, and you have an almost identical outlook on music. Thank you so much for the amazing content David!
This is my favorite song by them! Great reaction per usual with you. I hope you check out Aqua Regia next! Would also LOVE a Dayseeker reaction (Without me, Neon Grave, Sleeptalk, Crying While You're Dancing)
Also that piano you were playing was beautiful. I am 90% sure most sleeptoken songs start with piano in the writing. Vessel can play guitar really well also. He is a tour de force.
My favorite is when you keep your hands off the keyboard and enjoy the current track. We know you can play. Just appreciate what you’re listening to. No need to show off what you can do. We know you are good. Keep doing the appreciation stuff and add to it afterwards. Please.
I love how your comments carry a shadowed foreboding with them on every reaction. "They don't sound like a band here, just a couple guys" Vessel 2,3 and 4 : "Hold my atmospheric build up." 5 seconds later: 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Vessels voice sounds like a male version of Zoe Johnson. She is a UK singer and she primarily sings for Above and Beyond (a very popular trance group). Theres a deepness to their voice, and just beautiful. Give her a quick peak
It's funny that you said it just sounds like "a couple of dudes" because that's literally what Sleep Token is in studio. It's Vessel and II. That's it. III and IV are only touring musicians, though it's undeniable how much they add to the live show.
I really like you and your channel, your playing. Wish I liked some of the music you feature more. I am in the minority but trying to keep my ears and mind open.
Vessel has elements of Peter Steele and sometimes will have a tonal quality like Ozzy but he definitely stands alone on this planet with that voice ...
You should definitely do Aqua Regia! It's jazzy af
Yesss
Yes!!!!! Aqua Regia it will blow your mind!!!!
I agree, the song is a vibe.
Jazz Token at it's finest 😁
Seeing them in September for my second time 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Yes! I'm surprised you got to this one first, haha.
Your piano breaks always somehow elevate the track even when it isn't playing behind. Genuinely beautiful stuff that I'd love to hear more of
shit got me teary eyed lol wtf
You can hear Vessel's English accent in his vocals which I think is interesting because a lot of artists try to avoid that.
Matty healy moment
Not that they avoid it they just lose it when hitting octaves. It is rare a singer keeps their accents when singing.
I feel it Elevates his voice
Vessel is an incredible singer, absolutely unique and hypnotic. That drummer is next level. Christ. The two of them combined is just insane.
Check out "Bloodsport (from the room below)" by Sleep Token. It's just the lead singer and a piano. Absolutely amazing.
It really is something special! I would love to get your take on that song and performance. I think you will agree It does what music is supposed to do.
3rded. Album version is good but The Room Below is full emotion
There Is a cover of is it really you by loath sleep token did vessel killed it
that little bit of piano playing caught me by surprise, that was gorgeous 😮
You gotta do a track by track when this album drops 🎉
ST is my favorite band at the moment, also that improv at 4:00 was insane!
Those runs of his are gorgeous
Man I can’t wait for this album
eyyyyyyy same
The little moment when you played piano was surprising and tasty. i want more of that. Please.
Dude when you had that little Jam on that chord progression, I could listen to that all day
Love the reaction! I'm convinced that Sleep Token is showing people who much they like jazz/fusion music, even if they don't know it.
I hear so much of those colors in their music
I think as a long time fan of theirs I start to realize more and more why people are taking a liking to sleep token and that's because it breaks from the norm within the contemporary styles and genres/subgenres and brings in what Jazz did for music many decades ago. It brings a twist and a break in between that doesn't bore you with predictable choruses and rhythms that are all too overused in a lot of pop music these days. Those breaks in the music and twists in notes are what reel you in just like how Jazz does. It just sounds amazing to the ear and you feel it more. At least for me and some folks I've spoken and have expressed what they liked about them. It makes sense seeing the lead singer is also a very Jazzy sort of dude if you ever got a chance to see his personal channel before Sleep Token popped off the way they have now. I won't share his info on that but it was a happy coincidence for me and I'm more than happy to see him and the band succeed. But yes he is also a Jazzy dude outside of Sleep Token so it makes a lot of sense lol.
This is exactly it! They break genres in a new exciting way, but Vessel is also an incredible lyricist with a unique voice. I've listened back a few albums and you can hear how hes grown. His voice is one of a kind and hes a phenomenal song writer
You when the octaves kick in with the vocals. Lol! Love it.
Oh my lord that improv you did was a gut punch. Absolutely gorgeous
12 guitars, a drum kit and you can play the piano like that. Came for sleep token, left hating my life because i'm not talented. Awesome reaction mate.
Man I’ve been digging on them for a few months. You’re reaction to the drummer is spot on. “Gods” for Sundowning is such a tasty drum part.
This is one reaction video i truly enjoyed. The way you jammed with your piano after a few listen is the kind of reaction i love to see.
Thanks from Sussex ... brilliantly creative and free
The fact that he can just listen to the song and play it on the piano, awesome!
that voice is absolutely phenomenal
I really enjoyed the vamp outlining a bm7 chord that continues through the entire track just building the tension. Then the drop comes in and it goes away for 8 measures only to come back in but with the octave instead of the 7th. It just adds that extra excitement to the end of the track track. Not to mention the pumping/driving shape and rhythm the vamp has that just really locks you into the track. Really well done.
It's a genuine pleasure to see people react to the first time listening to ST tracks - your insights and picking up on things related to your expertise and knowledge? It makes even more fun. Subscribed. :3
Sweet! Ty
As a lot of people already mentioned, Aqua Regia time
Just wait…
DYWTYLM I think is up his alley. Beautiful
Sleep token sold out their upcoming north American tour in a day. I tried so hard to get tickets the second they went on sale but failed. Good for them, sucks for me 😅.
4 minutes for the show I wanted to go to. Instantly on resale for $500. Those bots are disgraceful.
Lots of scalpers bought them out. No doubt they would have sold out without that happening, but really does suck for the actual fans :/
*American tour
The pure _euphoria_ of hearing this song live would probably end me
Lol now imagine taking XTC at that same live 😂 at that point your consciencesss will have transcended 😂
@@KilitWithFire honestly I'm an acid kinda guy and I can't even imagine how amazing vibing in a crowd to this an hour or two after the peak would be
@@Heroo01 i unfortunately never got the opportunity to go to one of those events, but I sure as hell was getting XTC, im 33 but when I was 16, there was like a giant boom of use of XTC , so it was a very common back then, today not so much. I have tried acid but it doesn't seem to affect me barely at all, I never understood it, my friends would all get it together, they would be feeling it and im just bored, literally no noticeable effects at all, it was very weird😐, lol
@@KilitWithFire Ahh unfortunate, maybe a different psych would treat you better. I thought molly was aight but not really worth the week of depression afterwards lmao. I bought some really pure crystallized x but didn't love it and ended up getting rid of the rest after a single sesh.
Probably for the best, I suppose. I think psychs and psychoactives are more my speed generally
@Heroo01 I totally agree, last time I ever did XTC was when I was like 16-17 , im 33 now, and yea the comedown was shitty, its almost like the better the feeling the drug gives, the more there is a toll on your mind and body is greater, but ive tried shrooms as well and idk why at all, but I have tried all different amounts, but every time no matter what I do, I just fall asleep, then spring awake the next morning, the only thing I've ever used that actually worked was Salvia, but that shit is fkeddd up, did it once, wasn't that bad but you lose total control of what your perceiving, you cant speak at all, your basically disabled while its effects are active, good thing it only lasts like 10-15 minutes,
I could listen to you play piano all day! Every time you touch it , it’s breathless.
The piano melody you did in this was awesome man really enjoyed it.
... they are all 1 in a million
Vessel reminds me of Dan from Bastille A LOT - there was a theory going around that it actually was Dan for a while, but that has since been debunked.
Suuuch a beautiful chord progression and you really showcased it with your freestyle.
For a while Granite was my favorite track from the new album, but the more I listened to it Chokehold became my favorite. Both great tracks
I love when you improv piano parts based off what you're hearing. I could listen to an hour long track of you listening to songs until you feel moved to play and just jamming out.
your piano renditions literally make me cry. So freaking delicious
I havent finished the video yet but I wanted to comment to you specifically, David. I absolutely love how you describe things, whether its how something makes you feel or if its more technical. You've helped me understand things better when it comes to music in general or emotions that songs make you feel. So that all said, Thank You, David! :)
Not going to lie I missed your videos my man. Keep up the good work. Anything Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spiritbox always gets an instant click
I love listening to your reviews because you are a jazz musician. I feel connected because I went to see Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Dexter Gordon with my dad. Although he’s been gone more than 20 years, I very much appreciate the perspective of someone who has jazz music veins coursing through his veins. Thanks so much.
THAT IMPROV WAS FIRE!!!
that improv got me all feeling things man
Same.
This is my favorite reaction to this song, ever. When the drop hits, that enthusiasm and just pure satisfaction made me laugh in empathy! Loved this!
And we’re back with the baby makin metal 🫣 word on the streets in Vessel I is classically trained in singing and multi instrumental. Vessel II has just drumming videos with a drum cam and they’re incredible
This is the best react channel ever bro i literally live for him just pausing and going fucking insane on that piano for a few min like we don’t deserve him at all
that piano you added in their was absolutely BEAUTIFUL
This one is my favorite by them. Good choice.
You still gotta try out Sleep Token - Higher.
I like to pretend the guys in the band watch you compliment their hard work and talent, and blush under their masks.
This is probably my favorite ST reaction so far! I love that you threw in your own variation of it, that's awesome 👏👏
Going to see them in September, so excited!
This is the first song I heard from them and am now hooked on them!!!
Omfg look how that man play that piano fucking awesome
This is my favorite as well, it's so cool! You'd love Aqua Regia as well! :D
Welcome back! Been too long. I thought you might have stopped making videos considering last one was 2 months ago haha.
This is a great song and alot of fun to play on drums
Aye CT! Greetings from Bethany, thanks for the Sleep Token reviews!
Bro... your piano break in this video actually brings tears to my eyes. Great work, and can't wait to hear more of it! What would you say that style of playing is? I want to find more LOL
Always so thrilled to watch you listen to a Sleep Token song for the first time. It's the same joy I feel when I get to dig into a new song. Whether on reaction or off I hope you get a chance to listen to the full album once it's out.
You remind me of my junior high music teacher. You look and sound exactly like him, and you have an almost identical outlook on music. Thank you so much for the amazing content David!
4:00 so nice ❤
Seeing them tomorrow and I’m so fucking excited. I imagine the sound live would be so big and enveloping.
I could listen to this guy play piano all day
That piano improv reminds me a bit of George Winston. Gorgeous
Loved writing this with them!
Thank you please do more
I still need a fu cover of this album done by you cause man is it beautiful how you play things!!!
Just wait… it’s Comin!!!
This is my favorite song by them! Great reaction per usual with you.
I hope you check out Aqua Regia next! Would also LOVE a Dayseeker reaction (Without me, Neon Grave, Sleeptalk, Crying While You're Dancing)
Second that for Without Me
Lovely piano!
I loved your reaction!
Also that piano you were playing was beautiful. I am 90% sure most sleeptoken songs start with piano in the writing. Vessel can play guitar really well also. He is a tour de force.
Would love to your reactions to some of there older stuff!
Dope reaction. I’ve always wanted to learn the keys. 💪
The drummer is badass!
My favorite is when you keep your hands off the keyboard and enjoy the current track. We know you can play. Just appreciate what you’re listening to. No need to show off what you can do. We know you are good. Keep doing the appreciation stuff and add to it afterwards. Please.
I love when people tell me what to do and how to do it. It’s what I live for.
5:45 god i love dramatic irony
Welcome back!
3:58
so nice man
Ohhhh man I’ve missed this channel
Aqua regia man! I was so disappointed to not see that it was the next song man. Still, great vid
3:28 you already knew what happened next
Killer keyboard mate 🤟
he is back, thnks god
I love how your comments carry a shadowed foreboding with them on every reaction. "They don't sound like a band here, just a couple guys" Vessel 2,3 and 4 : "Hold my atmospheric build up."
5 seconds later:
🤯🤯🤯🤯
You should really do their cover of Is It Really You by Loathe. Incredible
This is my favorite sleep token song also. As much as I love it, at times I wish you woulda just kept it paused and kept playing. Love your style.
Vessels voice sounds like a male version of Zoe Johnson. She is a UK singer and she primarily sings for Above and Beyond (a very popular trance group).
Theres a deepness to their voice, and just beautiful. Give her a quick peak
You know it's gonna be a great album when it's half released and people are still losing their minds with anticipation 🤣
Worship!
Yep, turned out to be a pretty decent album! Slight understatement there 😂
It's funny that you said it just sounds like "a couple of dudes" because that's literally what Sleep Token is in studio. It's Vessel and II. That's it. III and IV are only touring musicians, though it's undeniable how much they add to the live show.
I really like you and your channel, your playing. Wish I liked some of the music you feature more. I am in the minority but trying to keep my ears and mind open.
I mostly watch your videos for your piano improv
The drummer is called Vessel II. you should react to Hypnosis drum playthrough.
thats tight
1:58 He sounds almost EXACTLY like EDEN, just a bit lower in pitch.
Vessel has elements of Peter Steele and sometimes will have a tonal quality like Ozzy but he definitely stands alone on this planet with that voice ...
Yeah I can’t wait for the aqua regia reaction
Yessir I was very happy to see you're covering this. It is constantly stuck in my head, and that's ok. Great reaction as always buddy!
I was just wondering if you gave up on reactions and bam here you are.
WORSHIP
Pleaseeeee do “blood sport” the room below… it is a completely piano and vocal performance. It is the most beautiful think you will hear this decade.
Aqua Regia has to be your next reaction from ST!!!! I’ll be seeing them in Sept in Dallas
I love your video and reaction! You should do Aqua Regia next!!!! There's a piano in the song! ❤
You should do The Apparition by them...I can assure you will not be disappointed.