Metallica - To Live is to Die (Pianist continues his exploration of heavy metal)

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  • Pianist reacts to Metallica’s To Live is to Die.
    Richard’s shirt - / abominable putridity -...
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  • @herbertwest9626
    @herbertwest9626 Рік тому +451

    That song alone is the reason why Metallica is the No. 1 of the Big Four. No other of the four bands has ever done anything like that. Not even Mustaine. That song has so much influences and sections, I don't think I've ever heard a metal band do that before. Maybe after. But not before. Not even Maiden. There's typical metal heaviness in there, there's classical structure, bluesy solos, Spanish/Mexican harmonies, an accoustic intro/outro which sounds Greek to me... It's an incredible piece of music and it will stand out forever like some classical stuff does.

    • @tanneredge9774
      @tanneredge9774 Рік тому +2

      Try Testament. They’ve done better.

    • @thereplicaproject990
      @thereplicaproject990 Рік тому +23

      First listened to this song when I was 9 in 1990 out of a tape I found with no marks/info. So I didn't know it was a song from a band called Metallica. I could only wonder "why is this music making me feel such an inexplicable mournfulness, where does all this sorrow come from....?" and fell in love, could not stop listening to it. During the next three years I got to know Metallica by Ride the Lightning and the Black album. It became my favorite band immediately. I got ...and justice finally like in '96, didn't have metalhead friends who could've shared it with me earlier and to make matters worse I lived in a rural area far from music stores... music was a scarce good for me and I was addicted. So imagine how blown away I was when I played that album for the 1st time and THAT penultimate track came up. My fav song was from my favorite band. And I had no idea for like 6 years. Bless these guys.

    • @herbertwest9626
      @herbertwest9626 Рік тому +25

      @@tanneredge9774 I know Testament since their demo, when they still called the band Legacy. They do have some good instrumentals. Especially "Musical Death (A Dirge)". It has a beautiful clean part. But it doesn't come near "To live...".

    • @dreamares2911
      @dreamares2911 Рік тому +10

      Sadly they have never been able to replicate this. They had a chance with Jason Newstead but blew it.

    • @tanneredge9774
      @tanneredge9774 Рік тому

      @@herbertwest9626 Then you and everyone who liked your comment are deaf. Testament actually deserves to take Metallica’s place on the big 4 and I personally consider this fan boy energy. Go back and listen to The New Order album or Practice what you preach one more time and say that again

  • @shiscarp
    @shiscarp Рік тому +166

    For decades Orion has been my favorite song of all time. Yet every time I hear To Live is to Die I think... ehhhhh... hang on a sec....
    Beautiful. Timeless. Masterpiece.

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself 10 місяців тому +3

      😂 I hear ya. It's a tough choice!

  • @susanconstable2113
    @susanconstable2113 Рік тому +165

    I’ve always been jealous of people who could hear music and then just start playing it ! It’s amazing to me!

    • @bryanmack5410
      @bryanmack5410 Рік тому +2

      The one guy I know who can (music teacher) does it in the most smug, self-righteous way possible.

    • @mikemccord72
      @mikemccord72 Рік тому +2

      You can train your ear. Once you find the root note you can normally work out chord progessions etc. But I'm nowhere near this guys level

    • @TrianglesAndCircles
      @TrianglesAndCircles Рік тому +1

      I love it too. I learned to play guitar by ear. Just listening, feeling, and replicating what I heard. ❤ its simple if it's already in your soul.

    • @brentcraig
      @brentcraig Рік тому +2

      Practice practice practice. Everyone is born musical geniuses but over a short period of time, the ability goes dormant. It can be reawakeded. However, it's a curse.

    • @TrianglesAndCircles
      @TrianglesAndCircles Рік тому +1

      @@brentcraig That was deep and clear. I haven't played my guitar in a few years. It's still there staring at me every day wondering when the new strings are coming.

  • @220g
    @220g Рік тому +173

    James says his style of playing is basically playing drums on guitar. That’s why you feel that way about percussion’y guitars.

    • @sevet3568
      @sevet3568 Рік тому +5

      Don't think I've ever heard about James saying that but it makes perfect sense, I never thought about it that way..

    • @stathia_talp.4804
      @stathia_talp.4804 Рік тому +8

      ​@@sevet3568true he said it even recently

    • @dasherx1070
      @dasherx1070 Рік тому +5

      makes sense considering james played drums at one point

    • @Aaron-ts4ym
      @Aaron-ts4ym Рік тому +9

      @@sevet3568 he mentions it on the 72 seasons interview he did recently

    • @isaacaceves4637
      @isaacaceves4637 Рік тому +6

      He also mentioned it like 10 years ago. Also mentions it on his guitar center interview

  • @rdrive1
    @rdrive1 Рік тому +106

    Side note: It’s Hetfield who plays that little solo in the middle where it breaks down - it’s at 13:40 One of the few solos he’s done on studio albums

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +13

      Thanks for the info! 🤘

    • @justinv6586
      @justinv6586 Рік тому +28

      I like Hetfields solo's more than Kirk's. They are more musical and emotional instead of hitting pentatonic notes.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +13

      @@justinv6586 they certainly have a lot more “feel” to them

    • @n8spL8
      @n8spL8 11 місяців тому

      that's because kirk was just playing riffs dave mustaine wrote (early on at least.) Always more technical than emotional, those two in general.@@justinv6586

    • @benedwards9140
      @benedwards9140 11 місяців тому +4

      Theres a james solo in master of puppets aswell.

  • @jdspencer60
    @jdspencer60 3 місяці тому +6

    My nephew died in the crib in 2008, smothered by his blankets. I fled the funeral and went home and smashed this song and it was very important in my healing process

  • @GalacticCenterOG
    @GalacticCenterOG Рік тому +33

    No one does intros or outros like Metallica. The outro of this song, leads into a pretty hardcore intro of the the last song of the album. When you play the piano at the end of your video, it brings the melody even more to life, and tugs hard on my heart strings.

  • @lawrencefine5020
    @lawrencefine5020 Рік тому +51

    I like the approach to each song you play to him.
    He listens, may or may not appreciate it, then plays it on the piano.
    It's brilliant.
    This might be my favorite music reaction channel.
    Completely original.
    Thanks guys.
    Keep the hits coming.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +5

      Thank you! We’ve been grateful for the love we’ve gotten so far. We had no idea people would actually like it. 😂 Just thought it was a fun idea.

    • @TrianglesAndCircles
      @TrianglesAndCircles Рік тому

      For whatever reason, perhaps that I grew up with Metallica, or that somehow my muse was already an anthem, the band never seemed particularly happy or angry - more like a wheel inside a ball than man against the wall.❤😊

  • @sigvekjnny8380
    @sigvekjnny8380 Рік тому +27

    Absolutely LOVED that pioano playing at the end, just beautiful.

  • @jeffreymcrae3853
    @jeffreymcrae3853 Рік тому +164

    R.I.P. Clifford Lee Burton 😢 amazing talent taken at the prime of his life 😩 imagine how much better of a musician he would have been had he survived 🤔

    • @stankopesa226
      @stankopesa226 Рік тому +12

      he was not yet in his prime ,yet BIG BIG LOSS.Just imagine CLIFF in 88. Metallica would be something else I imagine a lot better but who knows.Anyway BIG BIG LOSS for music comunity.Sorry for my english hallo from CROATIA

    • @jeffreymcrae3853
      @jeffreymcrae3853 Рік тому +2

      @@stankopesa226 agreed 🤔 greetings from Canada 😃 I think your English is good 😌

    • @scrolemodel
      @scrolemodel Рік тому +10

      @@stankopesa226 HUGE LOSS!!! In the few albums he participated in, he set a foundation that would become legendary. BUT, you cannot discount what James and Kirk added!! Lars also had a great vision, and Newsted brought the fan energy to the band! Such an amazing group of guys. Rob is an amazing cohesive fit to an already epic band! Love these guys!

    • @masterofpuppets232
      @masterofpuppets232 Рік тому +3

      It's hard to imagine cliff playing with metallica after 86 watching with Jason but I wonder how different they would sound and look had he not pass away. Like blackened was something jason had helped create while one and to live is to die were both songs that had been thought of while cliff was around cause one was a song james talked about with his brother when he was younger after watching the film Johnny had his gun. So those songs would definitely be on there but I'm not sure about anything else.

  • @m.ericwatson968
    @m.ericwatson968 Рік тому +44

    A beautiful ode to Cliff, what a tragic freak accident, I actually remember the day I, we, all heard the terrible news, so bizarre and shocking, took Metallica years to recover, in a sense they never really have (imo)...and all that could have been, alas, yet we did get to experience his inspirational talents...RIP Cliff

  • @marczimmermann9503
    @marczimmermann9503 Рік тому +34

    😃 The piano gives a new ending for the song. ❤

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +12

      Agreed! It gave me (Richard) chills. Thanks for watching!

  • @satanihelvetet
    @satanihelvetet Рік тому +21

    This guy is awsome! Playing at piano after hearing it once. I'm stunned.

  • @shawnamericanrebel5676
    @shawnamericanrebel5676 Рік тому +50

    I'm the biggest Metallica fan in the world and I want to thank you both for this reaction, please do alot more Metallica, AWESOME 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @itonymus
    @itonymus 11 місяців тому +9

    13:40 - What a beautiful reaction! That Hetfield's solo is pure heart and one of his most emotional interpretations. You described it just as it is, thanks for that!

  • @adriannephilpott
    @adriannephilpott 11 місяців тому +13

    This song is so incredible. The music tells an entire story with so much emotion. Another Metallica masterpiece.

  • @rossanomacchioni7746
    @rossanomacchioni7746 Рік тому +17

    Most beautiful Metallica instrumental Song , blues and classical influence. The Metallica Burton Requiem.

  • @cartmanscomplex
    @cartmanscomplex Рік тому +13

    This song moves me every single time i hear it!!! Great Reaction to a classic!!! Peace to you both!!

  • @Jihavoh777
    @Jihavoh777 Рік тому +24

    Loved the piano playing at the end. 🥰

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +10

      Thank you!

    • @Jihavoh777
      @Jihavoh777 Рік тому +3

      @@Greatmeasures you’re welcome!

    • @alcoholica1986
      @alcoholica1986 Рік тому +3

      Do more of these with piano

    • @rdrive1
      @rdrive1 Рік тому +3

      I’m like that on guitar - I can hear a song and pretty much instantly find the chords and learn it, but it always impresses me when someone can go right to the piano and play the notes. I would love to have the ability to be that talented on piano, and classically trained

  • @adamdunbar8260
    @adamdunbar8260 Рік тому +19

    I love Cliff Burton. On my Mt. Rushmore of bass players but he only got to play his song for 5 years. Rob is now the longest running bass player even if you combine Saint Burton, Newsted and McGovney years together.

  • @TheSuperSnake313
    @TheSuperSnake313 11 місяців тому +7

    Love how bluesy that first guitar solo is, I wish these guys had kept up releasing an instrumental track on every album. They are some of my favorite Metallica songs and they really show off how melodic they could be. Especially when Cliff was a part of the band, those instrumentals really shined

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 Рік тому +5

    Truly iconic Metallica there. Beautifully crunchy and heavy

  • @roberthampton730
    @roberthampton730 Рік тому +7

    R.I.P. Cliff Burton. Imagine what METALLICA could have become if he were still with us.

  • @beatmet2355
    @beatmet2355 Рік тому +24

    I love both Chopin and Metallica.
    Metallica was my introduction to metal and Chopin is my favorite classical composer, along with Bach.
    Bach, btw was a huge influence on Cliff Burton. The intro to Damage, Inc. was based on a Bach composition called “Come, Sweet Death”. I’ve listened to that Bach piece, but couldn’t tell any similarities. But, I’m not classically trained and my ear isn’t that well tuned for analyzing music.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +7

      Sounds like it might be a good idea to react to those two at the same time. Thanks for the info!

    • @ReChameleon
      @ReChameleon Рік тому

      Reverse the intro to Damage Inc and then A/B them. The intro to Damage is played backwards.

    • @stephenpoole7828
      @stephenpoole7828 Рік тому

      I was the same i just cant find whats similar .. maybe we need to be able to read music on paper to see some similarities ? I dont know . 2great songs

  • @GeekFurious
    @GeekFurious Рік тому +16

    His reaction is so interesting.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! We’re planning to do more very soon. If you have any songs you would like to see him react to, please let us know.

    • @alkalel14
      @alkalel14 Рік тому +1

      Suice and Redemption guys! That would be a cool one to react to for you guys! I think it’s a heavily underrated instrumental! There’s a live version i believe in denmark that’s just amazing!

  • @tiezel5656
    @tiezel5656 Рік тому +11

    Don't stop every time .. they build up to a difrent feeling as the song progresses, when you stop everytime you get yanked out of that awesome vibe

  • @carlgibson285
    @carlgibson285 Рік тому +27

    The weird thing about the presumed lack of bass on this album is that I used to listen to it all the time on my Walkman back when they were a thing, and if I turned the bass boost on it made the album unlistenable because the bass would boom so much. I'm pretty sure the bass is there, it just follows the rhythm guitar exactly note for note so they both bleed into one.

    • @The_JustJoshing
      @The_JustJoshing Рік тому +6

      It definitely isn't. Lars' mixing instruction was to turn the bass down to where you can barely hear it, then another 6-8 db. If you listen to the isolated bass track of Dyers Eve there's a part Jason plays under the chords by James and Kirk that sort of goes along with Lars' bass drum. It can't be heard at all on the album.

    • @MickDoolan
      @MickDoolan Рік тому

      @@The_JustJoshing nvr noticed the bass tbh

    • @andjustjizzforall
      @andjustjizzforall Рік тому +6

      It's the guitar tracks that are just so bass heavy. Multi-layered guitar tracks with a lot of high and low end, and the mids basically fully cut out

    • @TerribleEnglish
      @TerribleEnglish Рік тому +1

      I hear it as a big, annoying low hum. Nothing distinct.

    • @ryanjacobson2508
      @ryanjacobson2508 Рік тому +4

      ​@@andjustjizzforallThe retroactive bitching about the lack of bass is so tiring.... This album was considered heavy ASF when it came out and nobody noticed or cared about the bass thing... At that time bass was often hard to discern on metal albums anyway, and Metallica themselves were making the bass less audible with each album.

  • @mudcast
    @mudcast Рік тому +11

    …but then The Black Album (1991) was almost bass-driven which kind of makes it up for ‘Justice’. I feel the absence of bass on ‘Justice’ was almost a tribute to Cliff as a way to show him they loved him and the emptiness he left behind. And then, Bob Rock comes in and bass is all over the Black Album. In other words, ‘Justice’ was their coping record and the ‘Black Album’ made them find themselves again.
    And the rest is history.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +5

      Especially “The God that Failed” and My Friend of Misery”. Two really underrated songs on that album. Both of which, I doubt Judson has ever heard before. Might be something we do in the future. 🤔

    • @shawnamericanrebel5676
      @shawnamericanrebel5676 Рік тому +3

      You just made a great point !!!! METALLICA 4 LIFE

    • @ryanjacobson2508
      @ryanjacobson2508 Рік тому

      But also, TBA didn't have massive layers of double/tripled/quadrupled guitar tracks like AJFA did.

  • @somegreatdj
    @somegreatdj Рік тому +5

    Oh my please don't apologize for that one, the piano interpretation at the end was just wonderful even with how it varies from the song you just heard. Thank you, I will come back to hear it again. :)

  • @manomiejones6787
    @manomiejones6787 Рік тому +6

    My absolute favorite song as a kid.

  • @m.ericwatson968
    @m.ericwatson968 Рік тому +5

    He has a great ear, good pianist, cheers!

  • @scrolemodel
    @scrolemodel Рік тому +40

    That was some very cool piano work there at the ending of this video! Pro tip, try not to pause during the solo's and bridges. Thanks for the reaction!

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +12

      Thanks for the feedback! We’ll try to stay away from the pause button during solos and bridges from now on. 🤘

    • @cwillis189
      @cwillis189 Рік тому +2

      Here is a protip @scrolemodel, go hear a song for the first time then go play it with your inherent autistic ability on an instrument that is not used in song. I would be willing to bet that Judson is a musical genius, reminds me of an autistic savant. So Rock on Judson!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @benedwards9140
    @benedwards9140 11 місяців тому +2

    I learned this song on guitar when i was 15 (now 46), i still play that acoustic chord cycle when ever i pick up a guitar, its like a warm up. Hearing you riffing those chords on the piano, with all the extra top notes was wonderful.

  • @jellyrule2065
    @jellyrule2065 Рік тому +19

    Please do The Outlaw Torn as well! Such an emotional song too.

  • @phantumgrey
    @phantumgrey 9 місяців тому +1

    At first it thought this dude was odd but a few minutes in I started loving him. The way he feels music man!

  • @kingfederer11
    @kingfederer11 Рік тому +2

    The end of the video was amazing !!! Thanks for sharing

  • @blitzer921
    @blitzer921 Рік тому +8

    The bass is actually slightly audible in the remastered version, also the bass drum and guitars low end is tamed so the overall mix is much more listenable. Highly recommend to listen to that

    • @Blaketbailey
      @Blaketbailey 11 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/6kqTcLwUYj8/v-deo.htmlsi=VGbVDoiJ_89VAhIQ

  • @AOIbis
    @AOIbis 11 місяців тому +3

    What I love about this song is that played on repeat, it has no breaks.

  • @stevenfikkert3230
    @stevenfikkert3230 Рік тому +4

    Wow, ok, so i just watched the first vid of this channel like 15 min ago. Am now checking out this one. As a 30 year Metallica fan i never get tired of listening to them. Love the way you guys "re introduce" people to these amazing musicians. Can't wait for you guys to do (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth. Keep up the good work! Love from Holland!

  • @AlessandroGenTLe
    @AlessandroGenTLe 11 місяців тому +2

    Oh wow, the piano part at the end is amazing, even if improvised. These music would do GREAT on classical instruments!!!!

  • @dslvfx
    @dslvfx 9 місяців тому +1

    So cool guys, keep doing more of these.

  • @razor-1
    @razor-1 Рік тому +3

    Hi one of the most beautiful songs to have been written cliff rip he wrote half of that song the slow accustic piece is james and cliff work what I know is it's 1 of the last song cliff was writing before he was taken from the world 🌎 rip Clifford Lee Burton ❤ this reaction

  • @imrnwhd
    @imrnwhd Рік тому +2

    I've a newfound appreciation for the piano now thanks to Judson & Vessel.
    Much appreciates for all that you've done so far, looking forward to more. Cheers!

  • @shredofmalarchi
    @shredofmalarchi 11 місяців тому +3

    Unforgiven is on the following album, so it makes sense that you are noticing some similar cord progressions.

  • @EliteY33t2
    @EliteY33t2 11 місяців тому +2

    adding to this, this song is placed on the album just before the albums final track (dyers eve) which, if not expecting, will come out of no where and matches the aggression

  • @jasonlippert747
    @jasonlippert747 Рік тому +5

    Have to start by saying great pick. This is one of my faves and was responsible for helping me learn guitar coming from a piano background. I only had an acoustic when ...Justice came out so i plugged awayand learned like every Metallica part ever doe with clean guitar, while learning the chunky as well, but struggling on an acoustic. Eventually get an electric. Path was set. I sooo loved the piano renditions at the end. Beautiful. Might have inspired me to go play some keys after 40 years!

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🤘

  • @princedevitt8367
    @princedevitt8367 Місяць тому

    Congrats. You just listened to the best metallica song of all time!❤

  • @aaronjanellemartin4381
    @aaronjanellemartin4381 Рік тому +3

    I hear all 5 stages of grief listening to the track... masterpiece!

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +1

      Yes! That’s the perfect way to put it. Thanks for watching! 🤘

  • @UltraViolent21
    @UltraViolent21 Рік тому +3

    We miss you Cliff! 🤘

  • @pepelopez8912
    @pepelopez8912 Місяць тому

    I love how he reaches for the piano at times

  • @jameslars4423
    @jameslars4423 10 місяців тому +1

    No other songs, of every genre, is comparable to To live is to die.

  • @LucasGojira
    @LucasGojira Рік тому +2

    Love to see your take on ´No leaf Clover´. Great vid!

  • @davidmackeown9318
    @davidmackeown9318 Рік тому +1

    One of my fav ever metallica instrumentals which pays tribute to former bass player cliff burton who died in bus accident in Scandinavia when band was on tour. That melodic middle section gives me goose bumps after all these years as the pain of that loss is felt uncontrollably at this part. R.IP. Cliff burton.

  • @bill5974
    @bill5974 11 місяців тому +2

    A generally chronically underrated piece of music.

  • @adrianagustinarenas3827
    @adrianagustinarenas3827 Рік тому +3

    more metallica!!!!! LONG LIVE TO METALLICA

  • @raydolinger1980
    @raydolinger1980 9 місяців тому

    The man picked it up by ear.. :) Awesome.. Keep up the good work, I jam this on my guitar daily :)

  • @lonnieisaacs382
    @lonnieisaacs382 Рік тому +3

    It's soooo cool that you can instantly play parts of the song after listening to it once. I'm A music fan, not a player. You're amazing, not as amazing as MetallicA, but they are my heroes!!!

  • @irishuwould5185
    @irishuwould5185 5 місяців тому +1

    These Metallica tunes played on the piano is freaking bad ass!

  • @safeinsound666
    @safeinsound666 Рік тому +1

    There’s nothing more fascinating to me than classical musicians reacting to my favorite bands

  • @thunderballz74
    @thunderballz74 7 місяців тому

    This song makes me tear up..reminds me of watching my late brother and a friend of ours both on guitar playing this..he loved metallica and this song. He could listen to a song with no tabs or anything and play ot back exactly how it was played.He was only 37...today he would have been 46. Left behind 1 son who plays exactly like him and by ear. Metallica has touched and changed so many lives.

  • @kmvoss
    @kmvoss Рік тому +3

    Oh get this guy on for more reactions. He's a character.

    • @herbertwest9626
      @herbertwest9626 Рік тому +1

      You can see that he's not only listening to the song, but already following the structure and the combination of the different sections. When he plays the piano in the end it's like the melodies are just flowing out of his hands. Wonderful. Speaking of wonders, there's a short melody he plays which Metallica didn't play and which to me sounds like something from Marillion. I wonder if he heard that band somewhere and unconciously weaved it into the Metallica melody.

  • @gerryj8839
    @gerryj8839 Рік тому +4

    Love what y'all are doing! Just to be clear though, Garage Days Re-Revisited (The $5.98 EP) was the 1st studio release with Jason Newsted. It was all cover tunes though. BTW, what is y'all's back story? I just found the few videos you've posted in the last couple of weeks, but not story of what/how y'all decided to do this. But again, FANTASTIC!

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +7

      Thanks for the info! We met a little over four years ago and bonded over our love of music and the two completely different tastes in music that we have. We’ve been great friends since. About a month ago, we were on the phone with each other and got into a conversation about the music in HBO’s Succession. Judson started breaking it down in a way that completely blew my mind. I thought how cool it would be to get a conversation like that on camera and I asked him if he would be interesting in making some reaction videos. It took some persistence from me, but I finally got him convinced to do it. We’ve had a blast doing it, so far and the positive feedback from everyone has been a very welcomed surprise. 🤘

    • @andrewpardue3324
      @andrewpardue3324 Рік тому

      @@Greatmeasures
      I think you are about to find out there is a lot more taste for this kind of thing than most people would ever think.( the metal/classical crossover between the 2 different styles) Some classical people I know do like metal also and the same the other way around as well but for the most part each group isn’t very familiar with a lot of the music from the other side even though there is tons of music that they would love if they look up the right composer/ or bands etc.
      🤔I would also be interested in this going the other way as well the odd time , You listening to some of Judson’s favourite classical music as well

    • @gerryj8839
      @gerryj8839 Рік тому

      FANTASTIC! Y'all should go into that a bit in one of your videos. Let the audience know a bit more about y'all. I'm locked in now, and I RARELY hit that notification bell, but y'all earned it! Can't wait to see where this takes you!!@@Greatmeasures

  • @sepulmattica7649
    @sepulmattica7649 Рік тому +5

    He was just listening the whole time, not saying too much, then unexpectedly played some parts on piano. Really cool! A lot of times I watch so called classically trained musicians react and talk a lot but show nothing. I wasn’t sure about this guy…but at the end, putting it down on piano…if this really is his first time hearing this? You are very perceptive of music. I’m from a Musical family, and have been playing guitar and drums for years, and the one thing about learning something new I learned from my uncle (RIP) is shut the fuck up and really listen.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the kind words! I’ve had the same experience with other videos. He has a way of taking the whole thing in and then playing certain parts within a matter of seconds. It amazes me and makes me jealous at the same time.

    • @Rickkelley365
      @Rickkelley365 Рік тому +2

      Check out “The Daily Doug.” Another classical composer who brings a lot of his own depth to rock music - and particularly Metallica.

    • @ryanjacobson2508
      @ryanjacobson2508 Рік тому

      ​@@Rickkelley365He reads way too much into the lyrics when many bands and fans don't really care about lyrics for the most part...

    • @andrewpardue3324
      @andrewpardue3324 Рік тому

      He taught you a very important lesson no doubt about it 😊
      Your uncle was 100% right as S’ingTFU allows one to hear all the instruments at the same exact time together and also be able to separate them all in your mind individually as you listen to it. It is absolutely essential to learning any music by ear. Once I learned how to do this when learning saxophone 🎷 a few years earlier my guitar playing and figuring things out by ear improved quite a bit over just a few months.

  • @Peace-Weaver
    @Peace-Weaver 9 місяців тому

    Really loved this pick!
    Definitely one of my all-time favourite 'Tallica songs!

  • @theDragoon007yaboiCJ
    @theDragoon007yaboiCJ 9 місяців тому +1

    i would listen to him doing a whole piano cover of metallica songs ngl

  • @Leopard_8119
    @Leopard_8119 10 місяців тому

    This is the best review of this song I have ever seen! 100%

  • @technologicalsingularity1788
    @technologicalsingularity1788 9 місяців тому +1

    "The rhythm guitar is percussive"
    Ther you go, you've heared it! One of the top reasons why we love metallica.

  • @RealArkhantos
    @RealArkhantos 11 місяців тому +1

    We want more piano version of him, you are great.

  • @Flaco-ip7cl
    @Flaco-ip7cl Рік тому +5

    The guitar tone is the best ever recorded

    • @alexkenley1
      @alexkenley1 Рік тому

      yeah so much mid crunch. just whacks you in the face

  • @jamesstaggs4160
    @jamesstaggs4160 7 місяців тому

    I can't get sick of this song. Been listening to it since i was a kid and still love it. I don't care that everyone seems to hate rhe production on this album i think it sounds great.

  • @jimmyjennings5343
    @jimmyjennings5343 11 місяців тому +1

    The way ive always interpreted this song, is as a farewell to Cliff. As i understand it, Cliff actually wrote parts of it, and this is the last notes written by him

  • @robertoperez81
    @robertoperez81 Рік тому

    I love the way he breaks it down. Y’all guys are awesome Musical Team

  • @crisdonoso1828
    @crisdonoso1828 Рік тому +2

    For me, this song is Cliff's farewell🥺

  • @Hoscitt
    @Hoscitt Рік тому +7

    Hetfield's best solo for me 👍🤘

  • @NopeOnARope_
    @NopeOnARope_ 4 місяці тому

    Of all the "pop" genres of the last 60 years, metal is the one genre nearest to classical. I love Judson's analysis of it. This channel came up after watching REN's Hi, Ren for like the hundredth time, and rather than watch the reaction I came straight to the channel. Dunno exactly what drew me over, but when I read the brief, single sentence synapsis of the channel, I switched straight over to the video tab and sorted by oldest first. I guess I'm taking the journey with ya. Down the rabbit hole we go into my favorite genre of them all. (But like Judson, I played a few instruments including piano, so I listen to everything from Patsy Cline to Lamb of God to Glenn Miller to 90s hip-hip to Hank Williams, and my daughter plays 9 instruments, as well.) I love his technical analysis, and can see him, in his facial expression, he's mapping it out on the keys. I bet he VISUALIZES the music as if it were like mathematical. He's fully immersed in it. I'm sort of envious, too, that this is the first time hearing this song. I wish I could hear some old Metallica for the first time.

    • @NopeOnARope_
      @NopeOnARope_ 4 місяці тому

      Holy shit! I knew it! He fricken picks out the basic melody on the keys. Bitchen. Yep I'm on the ride now.

  • @Leopard_8119
    @Leopard_8119 22 дні тому

    I have now watched this video between 10-20 times, and it never gets old. I just love it. The dynamic between you two is amazing, and I hope you will do a lot more Metallica review. I really enjoyed your recent Slipknot (Unsainted) review as well. Is it possible that you might do a Linkin Park review?

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  22 дні тому

      I believe we’ve done two to date

    • @Leopard_8119
      @Leopard_8119 18 днів тому

      @@Greatmeasures U are correct. You have done two. I can only hope yoy keep up the good work :)

  • @ytsejam7
    @ytsejam7 Рік тому +7

    13:44 his reaction says a lot

    • @ytr3488
      @ytr3488 Рік тому

      Reaction videos are fake as fu**. They almost always have an overwhelmingly positive reaction to every song they react to. It's simply to feed the ego of the fans of the band/artist they're reacting to. LOL!!!!

  • @czr7j9
    @czr7j9 Рік тому +5

    The slow part in the middle was a piece already written by cliff, the rhythm guitar part converted from bass. This song is more depressing than angry.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +4

      Agreed. That opening riff has anger, but that clean middle section is one of the most depressing and emotional pieces of music ever written, imo.

    • @herbertwest9626
      @herbertwest9626 Рік тому +1

      ​​​@@GreatmeasuresAbsolutely. And listen to the intro/outro with the accoustic guitars. To me it sounds like it's influenced by some Greek folk music. The light melody with a melancholy undertone. Beautiful.

    • @imagereflection4826
      @imagereflection4826 9 місяців тому

      No the middle part is James in tribute to cliff. Cliff wrote the intro and outro

  • @m4nu003
    @m4nu003 Рік тому +1

    I could cry. You both are so legends and calm down people. They listen to my favorite band. 😍
    Maybe you will love Bleeding Me or Low Mans Lyric.

  • @Trigamo
    @Trigamo Рік тому +2

    Took me a moment to read his odd headbanging movements. It’s mostly the bass drum! 🤘

  • @asianlydian
    @asianlydian 11 місяців тому

    I forgot what it was like to have that album released and the wait for the release day and to sit and get stoned and listen to it unveil the next 3 yrs.... nothing like it.

  • @aaronsilver1975
    @aaronsilver1975 Рік тому +1

    Actually Garage Days Re-revisited was the first album with Jason

    • @Hoscitt
      @Hoscitt Рік тому +1

      That was an ep 😁

    • @aaronsilver1975
      @aaronsilver1975 Рік тому +1

      @@Hoscitt riiiiight, not an LP, an EP, but still an album

  • @lubomirhianik6736
    @lubomirhianik6736 Рік тому +2

    first part of the poem was written Paul Gerhardt

  • @ntime2095
    @ntime2095 Рік тому +8

    Would love to hear him play more of that on the piano. Does he have his own channel?

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +11

      Not that I’m aware of. We’ve been discussing ways to incorporate more of his piano playing into our videos. Especially him playing his interpretation of a song he is hearing for the first time. We’re still trying to figure out the most efficient ways to make these videos. We’re hoping people will be patient with us as we find out rhythm. Any and all feedback is welcome and encouraged. Thanks for watching!

    • @edwardmunoz7853
      @edwardmunoz7853 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Greatmeasureshave you introduced him to TOOL?

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +2

      @@edwardmunoz7853 not yet. We’re doing The Pot and Forty Six & Two today. 🤘

    • @edwardmunoz7853
      @edwardmunoz7853 Рік тому +1

      @@Greatmeasures yeah ease him slowly into Lateralus 🤣💯🔥

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +2

      @@edwardmunoz7853 😂😂 definitely

  • @neilmorgan5046
    @neilmorgan5046 18 днів тому

    Hatfield is a genius, he is the talent in that band

  • @CreepingDeath27
    @CreepingDeath27 6 місяців тому

    if i’m not mistaking Cliff was writing this song before he passed or was helping with it i think everytime they ended up in Sweden for tours they would go ahead and record and write some future stuff and with Cliff passing away in 86 he would’ve worked on this song. Which is why they made it a tribute to Cliff

  • @Randall_Kildare
    @Randall_Kildare 2 місяці тому

    @18:06 best part
    Love how he wanders around in the melody

  • @Jdwdogg
    @Jdwdogg Рік тому +2

    NEVER NEVER PAUSE DURRING A KIRK HAMMETT SOLO

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +1

      😂😂 We’re leaning that the hard way. 🤘

  • @shawnamericanrebel5676
    @shawnamericanrebel5676 Рік тому +12

    Can you please do ORION and Metallica and the call of Ktulu

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +6

      We sure will! I’m pretty sure he is unfamiliar with both of those.

  • @thrashefe3523
    @thrashefe3523 3 місяці тому +1

    The part he's mimicing a violin is actually played by the guitar with volume swells

    • @roliezolie
      @roliezolie Місяць тому

      i’m pretty sure Kirk uses an e-bow on it. maybe not the original album but he’s definitely used an e-bow for that at some point

  • @chrisgertz8250
    @chrisgertz8250 Рік тому +6

    Want to blow your channel up? Do more Metallica reactions! So much great music from them! Nailed it on the piano!

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +3

      Thanks! We’re planning to do more this weekend. Going to do Call of Ktulu and probably a couple others. 🤘

    • @shawnamericanrebel5676
      @shawnamericanrebel5676 Рік тому +1

      Damn straight 🤘🤘🤘

  • @spider50206
    @spider50206 Рік тому +1

    God please play this song on piano at the end... is cool interpretation i want to mp3 full :)

  • @mhead81
    @mhead81 Рік тому +7

    It's kind of cool reaction and thoughts from classicial musician. U could also try listen to Pantera Sleep or Hollow , Sepultura - Inquisition Symphony , Alice in Chains Nutshell MTV unplugged

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I think he knows Nutshell, but I’m certain he doesn’t know the other two.

  • @tomsblood1
    @tomsblood1 Рік тому +1

    When I haerd that in 88 I thought just, geniality, gift and something very sad above it all.

  • @panayiotis131
    @panayiotis131 Рік тому +3

    The whole video was brilliant, but it could be equally awesome if it was just the part at 18:55.
    The piano rendition of a classically trained musician, of one of Metallica's most... delicate and epic musical phrases, ever.

    • @Greatmeasures
      @Greatmeasures  Рік тому +2

      I’m trying to convince him to do a cover. 🤞

  • @JohnnyBargeldBoom
    @JohnnyBargeldBoom Рік тому +4

    That was awesome. Please do more Metallica. I love Theurich music

  • @chrisbenj3819
    @chrisbenj3819 9 місяців тому

    The best band ever man IMO. Great reaction brother

  • @carlosretamal1567
    @carlosretamal1567 Рік тому

    Cool reaction..one of my favorites.. another group to react...Lovebites from Japan... swan song chopin intro...enjoy..regards from Chile

  • @MetalDNA
    @MetalDNA Рік тому +1

    That piano in the end 🫀

  • @jdspencer60
    @jdspencer60 3 місяці тому

    "it's not angry, it might make you FEEL angry." Dude. holy shit