Drummer reacts to "At The End of The Day" by Spock's Beard
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Holy. Shit. Why have I been sitting on this song for so long?? Why didn't you tell me?? Oh wait... you did. Shit. Why didn't you tell me twice??
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Last track on the album “ The Great Nothing “ is an epic prog masterpiece, up there with karnevil 9, Supper’s Ready and Close to the Edge.
Neal Morse is definitely a hero to me, his style is so distinguished, i would definitely suggest you to check out Transatlantic too, my favourite: Stranger in your Soul. Featuring Neal Morse(vocals and keys on this song), Mike Portnoy, Pete Trewavas (bass for Marillion and one of my favorite bass players) and Roine Stoilt (guitar for the Flower Kings).
All that and you don't give Mike Portnoy props for being in Dream Theater? You also might have also suggested he listen to "The Neal Morse Band" and their fantastic song "So Far Gone"
@@allengator1914 i mean, he watched DT before but not Marillion or Flower Kings as far as i know, and yeah the Neal Morse band is great too!
These guys are:
Neal Morse (lead voc, keyb., guit)
Alan Morse (guit, mellotron, backing voc)
Ryo Okumoto (keyb., synth)
Nick D'Virgilio (drums, backing voc)
Dave Meros (bass, backing voc, french horn)
A real deep dive for this band is SNOW. an epic 2 cd story, like a modern day Lamb....
Their entire catalog is great.. but you really need to see some of their live footage.. to really see how amazing they are as musicians.
Alan Morse on guitar plays without a pick, unbelievable when watching him live.
Brilliant track from America’s best prog band.
Great reaction, L33 -- thank you! I thought you'd dig this one. 🙂 Welcome to a wonderful rabbit hole!
Spock's Beard has three main eras, defined by their lead singer: the early Neal Morse era, which goes through their sixth album Snow (a masterpiece!); the Nick D'Virgilio era, when drummer Nick took over lead vocals; and the post-NDV era, after Nick left the Beard to join British proggers Big Big Train (who you should totally check out sometime, btw!). Several folks have left some great suggestions for more Beardly exploration, and I'd add "The Quiet House" from their tenth album X (natch). The way it moves from super heavy to remarkably pretty is brilliant. Cheers!
Hey there bro! Glad you enjoyed it! I had a great time with this. You were definitely right, I loved it 😁 I will definitely do more by them soon 🙃
Lee: You looked just like I did the first time I heard this band. If I try to tell you even an abbreviated history of this band, what they've meant to me and the couple of times I've been fortunate enough to engage with them, musically (!) and in my professional life, I'll break the comment section. So let me start with recommendations from them first. Their 3rd album has a track called The Good Don't Last/The Radiant Is you need to hear, plus the songs In Harm's Way, Flow and June. Four of their very best. Then there is a long song suite called The Healing Colors Of Sound with about 5 other titles but its all one epic that you need to hear. After that, this record with At The End Of The Day has a longer piece that most consider their pinnacle called The Great Nothing. And one album later, their double concept record (a la The Lamb) called SNOW about an albino kid with super powers. ANY of these, plus other things from these first 6 albums should keep you busy the next year!
This was awesome!! I was blown away by the end. So many different genres and so many different versions of sounds it was so cool. I will definitely be checking out more! Thank you for the recommendations.
Drummer and backing vocals in Nick D'Virgilio, now with Big Big Train. He also did an interesting album with Neal Morse and Ross Jennings (Haken) which has a Crosby, Stills and Nash feel. Some good tunes on it. This SB line up is my fav. Neal is also in a cool band called Flying Colors, and his Neal Morse Band material is also amazing.
Also worth mentioning Nick took over lead voc duties for a while after Neal. Quite in the same vein as Phil did after Peter in Genesis. Only wasn't quite so permanent
So many connections lol I love how small the prog world really is. I'm glad only smart people usually like this kind of music 👍😅
@@sethbrundle6506this band's sixth album was a double disc concept album set in New York City. After that, their original lead singer left and was replaced by the drummer.
What I just said could describe both Genesis and Spock's beard. It's a very specific kind of parallel.
”The Great Nothing” is fantastic epic.
One of my favorite Spock's Beard songs.
Jazz, Funk, Prog, Metal, Spanish Folk..presented using a wide spectrum of instruments in a fast change of themes and patterns.
By almost any other band this would mean chaos, too much of everything.
But this is Spock's Beard!
So everything is balanced and structured, yet far from being boring.
Everything is in its place, right there where it should be, and this in such an incredible perfection that I can't stop my eyes getting wet every time I listen to this song.
Simply flawless.
I felt the same 20 years ago when my best friend introduced me to them.
Anything with Neal Morse including Transatlantic!!!
I'll check it out 😊😊👍 this was great.
Neal Morse is the lead singer for the first 6 albums. This is the mini-epic on this album. Check out the magnum opus closing track, "The Great Nothing." Now that Mike Portnoy's back in Dream Theater, he might be too busy for anything else. But he has a large body of work with Neal Morse in Transatlantic, Flying Colors, The Neal Morse Band, and Neal Morse solo albums).
I"m surprised in 9 months you haven't posted more Spock's Beard. A good stand-alone classic is Time Has Come from Beware Of Darkness. My favorites change often, but this one is usually at or near the top of Spock's Beard songs for me. More virtuoso musicianship and lots of melodies, themes and changes crammed into a runtime that will fly by.
I knew you’d appreciate Nick D’Virgillo’s drumming !
Great track from an awesome band.
Been following your channel for a while but this is one of the few comments I've made so far. The Neal Morse rabbit-hole is deep and wide! He's made over 40 albums with Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, The Neal Morse Band and more, many of them with his compadre Mike Portnoy. Portnoy was still busy in Dream Theater when this album was made, but you can see how theirs became such a fruitful partnership. For some of the heaviest prog-metal you'll ever hear, try The Door by Neal Morse, featuring Portnoy on drums and Paul Gilbert with a face-melting guitar solo towards the end.
I don't know if _At the End of the Day_ is their _"magnum opus,"_ but it's certainly among their best tracks. Here are three of my other favourites:
_The Great Nothing_ (if anything, THIS is their _magnum opus,_ although its 27 min. length may dissuade some listeners)
_On a Perfect Day_ (from the stage of the band where drummer Nick D'Virgilio was their Phil Collins-esque frontman, but it's absolutely one of their top songs, despite lacking Neal Morse's characteristic input)
_Crack the Big Sky_
Any of those would be a great place to continue your exploration of this wonderful band. It still blows my mind that despite being one of the most influential American prog acts of the last 40 years (right up there with Dream Theater and Queensrÿche), none of the members of Spock's Beard has been able to make the band their principal source of income (i.e. they all have day jobs). So many people would love them...if they had ever gotten the chance to hear them. Thus, I am thrilled that channels like this one are helping fans of progressive music to discover them (and other niche bands that deserve far more attention than they have gotten).
We will leave all our encores unplayed - so sad.
2 keyboardists, one plays hammond organ and mellotron other plays acoustic and electric pianos and synthesizer and is the lead vocalist. Also I think the bassist plays trombone on some of the horn parts.
Some suggestions:
Spock’s Beard: _Edge Of The In-Between_ from album "X"
Pink Floyd alike (and good) - a slow-paced tribute to Syd Barrett
Radio Massacre International: _Bettr’r Days_ from "Rain Falls In Grey" (2007)
Driving neo-metal
Maserati: _We Got The System To Fight The System_ from "Pyramid Of The Sun" (2010)
Tiles: _Landscrape_ from "Fly Paper" (2008)
SciFi Prog:
Long Distance Calling: _Into The Black Wide Open_ from "Long Distance Calling" (2011)
Awesome thank you so much!! I will definitely write all these down 😊👍
Next... The Great Nothing!
So many epic songs by this band, and this is just one of them. It requires a deep dive. Another band you have to listen to is Frost* - the songs 'Black Light Machine' and 'Milliontown' . . . you will be very pleased, and more-so on repeat listens.
Awesome! I will definitely check out more. This was amazing.
There's a Progressive Rock band from the '70s, L33, that I believe you'll love called Argent. Their most popular song is '70s heaven called "Hold Your Head Up," and it's a masterpiece, but you MUST react to the album version, which is 6:20 long. I also love the album length version of "Thunder and Lightning." However, it's their lesser known songs that I believe influenced a lot of modern Prog. Such as "Trapeze" "Circus" "Highwire" and "Clown." Those songs sound like modern Prog.
Argent has some of the greatest keyboards in Rock history, especially in the first two songs I recommended. ❤✌
Check out "The Light", their 1995 debut album
You go,brother Lee!! The box has ben opened..Neal Morse rules! Much,much killer music for you to discover. I know you'll dig it all! Cheers, T
You will not believe what you have yet to hear,Lee...great reaction! Just as I figured you would react. LOL It would be esaier to tell you what NOT to listen to that Neal Morse is involved in. Yup- it's all fabulous! :-) spock's Beard (first 6 albums w/ Neal as songwriter,singer,keyboards,guitar), Neal Morse Band (4 albums incl. 2 double sets) Transatlantic (5 albums), and Flying Colors (3 albums). Drummer Mike Portnoy (DT) plays on all except the Spock's Beard material. Dive in,bro-- this will be your best musical journey,trust me. ;-)
I am definitely going to dive in terry! This was simply awesome. I know this is just the tip of the iceberg and I can't wait to hear more. Thank you for watching my friend!
Another rabbit hole to stumble down 😅😆
Your subscribers are not steering you wrong! Spock’s Beard is yet another trip. But before I forget, can I get you to check out Mute Math? Not prog but just really good and with a fantastic drummer. First would be Typical which I highly recommend the video! Then a slower one that just feels like a shot of morphine for your pain called Mine.
Thanks for considering Bro!
Seen em support Dream Theater, on Scenes from a Memory tour in Manchester England 😊
Please the door the Neal Morse band ❤
Welcome to the incredible world of Neal Morse Lee. Neal is the lead vocalist & main keyboardist on this album, he was also the main writer. His brother Alan was on guitar & the extraordinary Nick D'virgillio was on drums & backing vocals. Nick took over lead vocals when Neal left the band in the early 2000's to go solo. This was my first SB album 20+ years ago & like you I was mind blown. Check out their epic piece "The great nothing" which closes the album, it's even more extraordinary. Also check out Neal's solo work & his other band projects, Transatlantic - a prog super group with members from Flower kings, Marillion & Dream Theater, The Neal Morse Band & Flying colors, happy listening!
I know you'll react to Spock's Beard, and continuing with The Flower Kings, Karmakanic , The Tangent, Echolyn, Magellan, Moon Safari, Apple Pie, Magic Pie, Spastic Ink and Spiral Architect.
I am definitely gonna continue with them. This was amazing lol
I think the vocalist sound similar to John, Wetton, of KC and Asia
I can hear it! He has a crazy range.
Try The Doorway from their second album. Probably their best easy to listen to Prog song.
Song is about the end of your life. (End of the Day) All there songs are good. Best since Zappa.
It was quite poignant and direct I was very impressed with this. The vocals were amazing
@@L33Reacts Waterfall on Neal Morse (singer on Spocks Beard) Vocals are great. Spocks Beard, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, Yellow Matter Custard, all Neal Morse. All great. YMC are Beatles covers. You'll hear that in his music.
Their singer at the time, Neal Morse has been in like 25-30 albums since with Mike Portnoy. Funny how you're picking up on the DT vibes even before that. :)
There's a whole era after Neal left the band and that's no slouch either. Most people prefer the Neal era though, I think. Talented guys.
The Great Nothing from the same album would be my suggestion.
No shit huh?? That's crazy! I totally heard DT a lot in this track. They paid homage to a lot of bands it seems. It was delightful 😊
I too would nominate "The Great Nothing" as your next Spock's track.
First time watching your channel, great reaction! But bro, have you seriously not followed with another Spock's Beard reaction? I recommend you try The Doorway. Don't pass up on this band, they're amazing.
Wow, now you`re slam `n.
Spock's Beard is one of my favorite "modern" Prog bands. This is a terrific song from a terrific album. Every song is great, but the closer is even more epic, at 27 minutes, and it's called "The Great Nothing."
However, if you don't want to go that far, please react to some songs of SB called "Feel Euphoria," from the album of the same name (you'll feel like you ran a mile, after listening to that one) or the wild "Onomatopoeia" from the same album, or the hard rockin' "Devil's Got My Throat" from the Snow album.
There's a long list of other great songs by SB. You're in for a treat, because SB will be almost as much fun a listen as you've had with Yes(!). ❤✌
If want another new band next Thursday, try the German power metal band Orden Ogan and their song "In the Dawn of the A.I." You'll love the drummer. He's a beast.
Every phase of Spock's Beard has charm. Personally, my favourites records are X, Brief Nocturnes... and The Kindness of Strangers. All with different vocalist!
I will have to check out the other vocalists. I really liked this guy's vocals too That's a shame lol but I bet it's still great
The drummer-Nick D'Virgilio,followed up as lead singer after Neal MOrse left following the 'Snow' album (double concept record-their 6th). Sort of a Genesis thang like Collins taking over for Gabriel. After 4 more albums,nick left and a guy named Ted Leonard took over (3 more albums so far). There are many folks who stll enjoy the band since Neal left,but--the albums with him as chief writer are the best,IMO. @@L33Reacts
Watch Neil Morse alive again, .live you'll love it !!!
I really enjoy this band. I don't listen to them as often as I would like.
I definitely want to hear more! I see why everyone was recommending me them :)
Do, The Doorway. Earlier stuff.
Dear Lee. I like Spock's Beard but, in my opinion, the older Bands like Yes, ELP, Genesis, Camel, Gentle Giant..., had more soul and were the better composers. But still, I like the music of Spock's Beard very much. I've senn them live in Concert about 25 Years ago. They were very good! ☺ Kind Regards. 🌳🌷✨
Different eras and different genres honestly. This is more in the prog metal vein compared to prog rock. But there are elements that crossover for sure:) I enjoy both!
@@L33Reacts me too, but the old Bands a little more. ☺
@@L33Reacts Lee, don't forget please: Jon Anderson (*25. Oktober 1944) had his 79th Birthday yesterday! ☺Kind Regards Heinz. 🌳🌷✨
I find that Spock's Beard has carried on in the vein of bands like Yes, Genesis and Gentle Giant, but that their most well-known albums imparted a '90s HEAVY alternative rock sound to music otherwise written in a classic British prog rock style. I really think it works, and brings something new to a genre that is, at times, overly-formalized and derivative. To be progressive should actually mean that you innovate and experiment, and while some experimentation may fail, the best progressive bands in the world have been the ones that were willing to push the envelop and take those risks. Rush didn't become one of the preeminent prog bands in the world by playing it safe - their label wanted a more radio-friendly album (something that had some short, accessible singles that people could dance to), after their first attempt at an erudite album with epic, high-concept songs ("Caress of Steel") was an unambiguous disaster...but they followed it up with "2112," and the rest is history. Say what you will about Spock's Beard, but they have always been a band devoted to exploring what modern prog music could sound like.
What a killer song, right?
Oh, BTW, my man, you're thinking of Brian Adams.
FUCKING DING DING DING that's the one! Thank you! It was killing me
@@L33Reacts I'm happy to help. Enjoying your channel, so keep reacting to great music.