As a guitar player, this band has made me more interested in picking up the bass. As much great things this band does, the basslines is what I love most.
Aleksander Mathisen Engen The bass might not get alot of mention because there is just SO much other stuff going on. Fact is, you may not be noticed when you're there, but take that bass guitar out of the mix and you will be SORELY missed.
Tapestry of the Starless Abstract is also one of my favourites, and one of their best lyrically imo, and Pyrrhic is one of their more underrated songs but one of my favorite musically. Everyone mentions Painters of the Tempest and Devour Me Collosus when discussing Citadel. I rarely every hear anyone mention Pyrrhic but it's one of my personal favourites
So this is probably my favorite band ever. The way you guys go so into depth on everything is so incredible to hear and to hear your interpretations. My personal favorite song of theirs is probably 'Tapestry of the Starless Abstract' from Portal of I. There are so many elements to the song and I would love to hear your interpretations of it and see what all you guys pick up on.
I've seen it and was thoroughly impressed with it. Learned a lot I actually didn't know about the band. (And slightly jealous that you got an interview after hearing one song, but yeah lol). They have some really incredible stuff.
Tapestries is what sold me to NeO. I eared Forget Not once, got completely mesmerized and went then to checkout the whole album. The moment Tapestries kicked in I was completely sucked into the music as if it was a black hole. So tight, so gloomy back metal inspired first part. Proud patreon supporter.
I am as well dude. They deserve all the patrons they can get. But yeah, Tapestry is so mesmerizing. There's so much concrete poetry going into that song that it blows me away. I mean, during part of it it actually sounds like they are weaving a musical tapestry.
When I saw them live it was their first US tour and I didn’t know anything about them. They were opening for Cradle of Filth in Denver, Gothic Theatre 2016 and they did so great that I was googling their music during the show. Very mesmerizing skills and outstanding performance. The outro of the song “Pyrrhic” was so emotional that I almost cried watching it live. You guys should react to it next.
Rod Jubair I saw them for the first time over a year ago brfore I actually started listening to em. Left the show early so I missed almost their entire set. Still kicking myself for it 👎😒👎 I'll probably be seeing em in September though.
On Vin's reasons not to give it a 10, I feel that slapping a few lines of happy ending on would take away the strength of this journey of dwelling in the darkness. Looking up from this dark place, discovering you've gained the strength to rise and are no longer dwelling but dreaming of hope is a very strong turning point in this journey. Ending on the journey back and living happy ever after would steal the spotlight away from this incredible strong and pivotal feeling. This is something I've often thought when Vin wants lyrics to be more positive or focus more on solutions rather than jus talking negative. By leaving that out or just hinting about it it is on the listeners shoulders to continue the journey and discovering things by yourself is way more powerful than consuming things that are all spelled out for you.
THIS is the first song I ever heard by NeO, I was instantly hooked. These guys are not only musical masters but they are obviously top tier poets. Woke up to go to work and saw this notification. Thanks for a great start to my work day.
Painters in the Tempest or Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise next. Not that Intra Venus is a subpar song by any means, but both Painters and Petrichor are better than Intra Venus. The bottom line is Ne Obliviscaris simply doesn't make bad songs. And if they do I have yet to hear one. Incredible, groundbreaking sonic tapestries these guys are weaving. Don't say favorite band till you have heard more Vektor though, another band who doesn't have bad songs! Try Forest of Legend from them. Those vocals will continue to grow on you over time (like a very angry, raspy, Halford) And since it sounds like y'all are going to see Ne Obliviscaris, you need to listen to more Wintersun since they are the headliners. Try Loneliness (Winter) from Wintersun for your next song from them, a very emotional yet heavy song written for the death of Jari's (singer, guitarist, songwriter) father.
I will note when you were talking about the chorus, and mentioned about euphoric suffering. Even in christianity (though I think this is more a catholic thing, heh) suffering is almost revered. When you look at the concept of how much Jesus suffered. Wether or not you believe he was the son of God or not, dude went through some shit. And I think when you look at society we talk about how suffering breeds character. And there is to me alot of truth in that. Most of the coolest, most interesting people I know have been through some serious stuff. So if you take Euphoria as a sort of symbol of enlightenment, I think that explains that line completely. And in a way the song. Because I think this song is about life. Intra Venus. We start life and are born, we experience things, we experience pain, we experience loss, joy. And then at the last, in the end, we die. The loom is the tapestry we all weave as we pass through our life's journey, intersecting with everyone else to weave this huge giant portrait of existance. Thats my take on this beautiful song anyways. Someone (I think it was Xen) said in response to a youtube comment on one of their official songs (I think it was Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise) that their songs are intentionally somewhat vague so people can intepret the songs in their own way. And to me I think thats brilliant because it makes the song connect to you on a more personal level than a song you know is about a specific thing that may not be relevant to your life experience.
These guys are one of my favorite bands of all time... Seen them live once and it was amazing. I was excited about your reaction since you loved the first one so much. I'm not disappointed.
Painters in the Tempest Part 2 (Triptych Lux) is I think their best song that I've heard. And the first and second part are instrumental, so they wouldn't miss anything if they chose to do just Part 2. But honestly I'd say just do the whole thing. I think its about 5 mins extra to do parts 1 and 2.
@@khellendross3573 The whole Citadel LP is, imho, their strongest work thusfar. Urn is more polished... But lacks that vibe. Forget Not (their namesake) is my personal favorite however... Due to the massive amount of acoustic and how it slowly and cleanly, crescendos into just BRUTAL METAL. 👌 Gonna be hard for these Emu rape victims to top that one... For me. ...but who the fuck am I? 🤗
I knew Vin was gonna like the awesome guitar/violin solo. This is my favorite Ne Obliviscaris song now, it used to be Forget Not. Sori would like Forget Not , for certain.
For the inevitable next NeO song, I recommend Devour Me, Colossus. It's my personal favorite of theirs - I remember hearing it for the first time and needing to pick my jaw back up off the floor afterwards.
Even though I've listened to this entire album probably 100 times through now, I got chills at the end watching you guys listening to it. Vin's exclamation "favourite band!" brought back the feelings I felt when I first heard these guys and came to a similar conclusion. Their musicianship is insane and their ability to write such a complex song that comes across as a single cohesive piece of art just blows my mind. You two really need to see them live. The contrasting stage presence of TIm and Xen adds so much to the experience. Both shows, I've just closed my eyes for some parts and let the music take me somewhere else. I've never had such intense emotions from music as I've had at NeO shows.
I actually really liked this song. First time hearing it. Lyrically this writer is really good. Very poetic. Really enjoyed your interpretation of the lyrics. I have a request. Apocalypse Orchestra The Garden of Earthly Delights (video).
this is maybe my favorite song off this album, its a great single with a great video :) especially love tim's chorus. I always have a soft spot for really intense and fast drums with little else going on. Whenever you guys go back for a 3rd song i would super recommend Painters of the Tempest parts I, II and III, its a very long song but it is my favorite of theirs and one of my all time favorite songs (not something i say often!) the last subpart of part II is the best piece of music they have made imo, and part II also has my favorite solo section they have done
I just went through the comments too see what the people want. There are some great bands being requested that you'll need to do. Obscura, Cynic, Persephone and more Opeth.
You guys won't be disappointed by Bloody Angel by Avatar, I just don't see you guys not liking it. It's very stripped down and simple, but gives a good punch when the time is right and the story is deep, but only if accompanied by the video
Their live performance is amazing, I'm very happy you get to experience that. I understand not listening to other songs because you want to be able to make more reaction videos. But if you are going to see them live anyway, just grant yourselves the joy of listening to say a full album over and over again at home and enjoying the live performance even more because in my experience listening to songs you know live really enhances the live experience.
Really loved the breakdown of the lyrics! Gonna continue requesting Ne Obliviscaris's fellow Aussies, Advent Sorrow - Pestilence Shall Come. As I've stated before, I'd love to see your reaction and overall dissection of the lyrics of the song. Especially considering they're a Black Metal band that lyrically addresses the realistic darkness found within the human condition.
This is my fav band atm also. My favorite thing is also the dynamics between extremely beautiful and insane deathmetal. Listen to Eyrie next, my fav song of them. I just saw them live a few months back and they are incredible, especially Tim is fucking electric, it is fucking insane seeing him play violin and then headbang like crazy and then right back to violin. They have a NA tour later this year supporting Wintersun who also are insane live (have seen them 4 times), this will be a dream lineup to see. Too bad they are not doing Europe with that lineup :(
BTW I am finding you guys have great taste in Metal :) Maybe a few reactions I wasn't on the same page with, but for the most part you guys are of the same mind as me on the tunes. I can't even get into my Emails since I was forced to change my password and forgot it. But as soon as I get it sorted out I will sign onto patrion and starting showing some love for your hard work. To say I am impressed with the efforts you guys are putting in would be selling you both short. Especially the effort you have made to bringing a heap of people together as a community that is caring and respectful of each other. I have heard you mention a few sour grapes, but it must be few cause all I see is positive feedback. Keep up the good work :)
If Sori likes "the combination of clean and death," Vin needs to give Opeth another try. That's their bread and butter, and Opeth can turn clean/death on a dime.
Nice reaction once again guys! You should look into another australian band; Be'lakor, those uys are great, you should start with "By moon and star" or "The dream and the waking".
I have seen Ne Obliviscaris live, in 2010 when they supported Soilwork. Then I saw them in 2018, live, same venue, when they were headlining. My reaction was like Vin's, but in 2010 before they were big or well known. They are just fucking amazing!!! If you want some more of that "my god, that music is just beautiful I want to tear up", check out Amiensus. Their album "Restoration" gives me similar feelings.
Check out these songs: Stick to Your Guns - 3 Feet from Peace, Better Ash than Dust and We Still Believe Poets of the Fall - Moonlight Kissed Trivium - Shogun, Thrown Into the Fire and Becoming the Dragon Linkin Park - Given Up
I discovered these guys through WeabooReacts channel a year or so ago and I was completely blown away. Also, the album that this song is from made it to my top 10 releases of last year list. It's absolutely incredible stuff.
From a Musical standpoint: Violin and Keyboards are actually not all that different in the context of metal music. It seemingly means profoundly different instruments but if you pay attention, there's no *Piano* pieces on most metal songs meaning that the keyboard player is not doing complex interactions with counter-point melodies like some Piano players do (Think Call and response but on your Left and Right hand only) most metal keyboard players focus on slower, more delicate melodies and very basic chords, usually on string voicings on the synthesizer. So if you would take away the keyboard from guys like Nightwish and replace it with an actual Violinist you actually wouldn't notice *that much* of a difference.
Lovely reaction and channel said from an old metal guy from Denmark. I know womens week are over. But react to this old gothic doom death band, amazing lyrics written in old english, a true beauty of all time and combination of the beauty and a beast. Theater Of Tragedy- When he falleth lyrics
Brandon, if I recall his name. Replaced when he was going through some legal issues, for damage control. I think it was pretty shit how it panned out, I hope to hear he is back in the ranks cause he is the highlight of the band for me. Alternatively, I am pretty sure we live in the same town, I would kidnap him until he had stockholm then get him to play bass for me ;) lol if you ever read this Mr Bass God, Hit me up on face by my name, I would seriously love to jam with such talent, and I live local, and yes.......... I can pluck da strings okz ;)
I doubt that will happen unfortunately. I to agree it was kinda sad what happened. But the new bass player is incredible. Watch some new live videos with him, he's just as good if not better than Cygnus. (no relation to the Vektor story about Cygnus Terminal).
43:20 The bald guy is Benjamin Barret, he's French, and he does a lot of the composition. I think Intra Venus was entirely composed by him. He's really cool and friendly, I'm sure you'd be able to get an interview with him.
I feel like I'm the only person on earth that likes new opeth more than Old opeth, it's impossible for me to not listen to The Wilde Flowers or Era for more than one week
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Glad you guys liked my video :) it was mainly Xen and I planning that one! We shot it over 2 separate weekends in Melbourne. 100% soy milk (Some of the guys are vege/vegan!) If you guys dig my videos, I highly recommend checking out my band - Caligula's Horse. I'd love to know what you think!
U like the combination of clean and death :) Then I suggest Scar Symmetry - Illusionist, Scar Symmetry - Artificial Sun Projection and Mercenary - Redefine Me, Mercenary - Velvet Lies. Both bands rock my socks off!
This song is currently the most played repeat on my rotation. SO GOOD. The drummer is out of this world. Everyone mark my words when I say he is going to be making it into the drummers hall of fame. Gotta say though the video is almost too similar to Gateways by Dimmu. Also, I find it hilarious your review is longer than the actual album this track is on.
You guys should see the more philosophical reasoning in metal. The epistemological legacy of aristotle from which christians borrowed alot of concepts. The Nietzsche definition of nihilism which mean believing in something like religion. The Spinoza "Deus sive natura" and the "Sapere aude" from Kant and is Critique of pure reason! That's what metal taught me to open my eyes and my mind!
I support the one who recommended Eyrie and Forget not. I'm glad you did this one. I would also recommend to check out Ghost of perdition by Opeth, you already listened to the band, but this one is one of their iconic songs, i think you'll see more in that songs than in Harlequin forest
Great Vid! If I could recommend a single song for you guys to react to it would be "Heads Will Hang" by Fit for an Autopsy. Very strong message in an absolute banger of a song. If you guys enjoyed Holy War by Thy Art is Murder then you will love this song. If you dont want to do Heads will Hang another great one is When the Bulbs Burn Out. Anyway, have a great night Vin, Sori, Sparky and Salty haha.
![Ne Obliviscaris - Intra Venus [Live in Montreal]](/img/n.gif)
As a bass player, I feel underappreciated. This guy is shredding his bass and there's no reaction. I guess that's the life of a bass player.
As a guitar player, this band has made me more interested in picking up the bass. As much great things this band does, the basslines is what I love most.
Don't worry. Some of us married bass players and we appreciate you. :3
Sign of a good bass player. Can be exceptionally competent and carry a song without being noticed. We're noticed when we aren't there ;).
Aleksander Mathisen Engen The bass might not get alot of mention because there is just SO much other stuff going on. Fact is, you may not be noticed when you're there, but take that bass guitar out of the mix and you will be SORELY missed.
The bass was the first thing that stood out to me in this song.
Before The Dawn - Throne of Ice
Be'lakor - Ve'nator
Insomnium - While We Sleep
Epica - Unleashed
Sojourner - Bound by Blood
I could go on and on..
RBQuark92 definitely Venator or Abeyance by Be'lakor
If u guys want more things from the new album i recomend Eyrie(my fav from Urn) older stuff i recomend Forget Not and Devour Me Colossus
Eyrie is an amazing song. Didn't like it at first, but it grew on me and is now my favourite from the album. The drumwork is absolutely fantastic
Tapestry of the Starless Abstract is also one of my favourites, and one of their best lyrically imo, and Pyrrhic is one of their more underrated songs but one of my favorite musically. Everyone mentions Painters of the Tempest and Devour Me Collosus when discussing Citadel. I rarely every hear anyone mention Pyrrhic but it's one of my personal favourites
yes 3rd album ist actually the worst, but relatively easy to understand
best song in the album for me
OMG, their drummer is off the freakin CHAIN!
Thank ya'll! New music to explore!!
So this is probably my favorite band ever. The way you guys go so into depth on everything is so incredible to hear and to hear your interpretations. My personal favorite song of theirs is probably 'Tapestry of the Starless Abstract' from Portal of I. There are so many elements to the song and I would love to hear your interpretations of it and see what all you guys pick up on.
You should check out the interview we did with xen!
I've seen it and was thoroughly impressed with it. Learned a lot I actually didn't know about the band. (And slightly jealous that you got an interview after hearing one song, but yeah lol). They have some really incredible stuff.
Tapestries is what sold me to NeO. I eared Forget Not once, got completely mesmerized and went then to checkout the whole album. The moment Tapestries kicked in I was completely sucked into the music as if it was a black hole. So tight, so gloomy back metal inspired first part. Proud patreon supporter.
I am as well dude. They deserve all the patrons they can get. But yeah, Tapestry is so mesmerizing. There's so much concrete poetry going into that song that it blows me away. I mean, during part of it it actually sounds like they are weaving a musical tapestry.
Death pfp and NeO is your favorite band? Are you me?
When I saw them live it was their first US tour and I didn’t know anything about them. They were opening for Cradle of Filth in Denver, Gothic Theatre 2016 and they did so great that I was googling their music during the show. Very mesmerizing skills and outstanding performance. The outro of the song “Pyrrhic” was so emotional that I almost cried watching it live. You guys should react to it next.
On the list !
Yes man! Please you'll be mind-blown by the song Pyrrhic. Vin, Sori give it a shot !
Rod Jubair I saw them for the first time over a year ago brfore I actually started listening to em. Left the show early so I missed almost their entire set. Still kicking myself for it 👎😒👎 I'll probably be seeing em in September though.
On Vin's reasons not to give it a 10, I feel that slapping a few lines of happy ending on would take away the strength of this journey of dwelling in the darkness. Looking up from this dark place, discovering you've gained the strength to rise and are no longer dwelling but dreaming of hope is a very strong turning point in this journey. Ending on the journey back and living happy ever after would steal the spotlight away from this incredible strong and pivotal feeling.
This is something I've often thought when Vin wants lyrics to be more positive or focus more on solutions rather than jus talking negative. By leaving that out or just hinting about it it is on the listeners shoulders to continue the journey and discovering things by yourself is way more powerful than consuming things that are all spelled out for you.
Good point IMO.
Decapitated - Spheres Of Madness
Dying Fetus - Subjected To A Beating
THIS is the first song I ever heard by NeO, I was instantly hooked. These guys are not only musical masters but they are obviously top tier poets. Woke up to go to work and saw this notification. Thanks for a great start to my work day.
Painters in the Tempest or Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise next. Not that Intra Venus is a subpar song by any means, but both Painters and Petrichor are better than Intra Venus. The bottom line is Ne Obliviscaris simply doesn't make bad songs. And if they do I have yet to hear one. Incredible, groundbreaking sonic tapestries these guys are weaving.
Don't say favorite band till you have heard more Vektor though, another band who doesn't have bad songs! Try Forest of Legend from them. Those vocals will continue to grow on you over time (like a very angry, raspy, Halford)
And since it sounds like y'all are going to see Ne Obliviscaris, you need to listen to more Wintersun since they are the headliners. Try Loneliness (Winter) from Wintersun for your next song from them, a very emotional yet heavy song written for the death of Jari's (singer, guitarist, songwriter) father.
I will note when you were talking about the chorus, and mentioned about euphoric suffering. Even in christianity (though I think this is more a catholic thing, heh) suffering is almost revered. When you look at the concept of how much Jesus suffered. Wether or not you believe he was the son of God or not, dude went through some shit. And I think when you look at society we talk about how suffering breeds character. And there is to me alot of truth in that. Most of the coolest, most interesting people I know have been through some serious stuff. So if you take Euphoria as a sort of symbol of enlightenment, I think that explains that line completely. And in a way the song. Because I think this song is about life. Intra Venus. We start life and are born, we experience things, we experience pain, we experience loss, joy. And then at the last, in the end, we die. The loom is the tapestry we all weave as we pass through our life's journey, intersecting with everyone else to weave this huge giant portrait of existance. Thats my take on this beautiful song anyways.
Someone (I think it was Xen) said in response to a youtube comment on one of their official songs (I think it was Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise) that their songs are intentionally somewhat vague so people can intepret the songs in their own way. And to me I think thats brilliant because it makes the song connect to you on a more personal level than a song you know is about a specific thing that may not be relevant to your life experience.
Brilliant comment!!
And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope!
they've already done it.
Ah....Righty-o
Death - Lack of Comprehension
These guys are one of my favorite bands of all time... Seen them live once and it was amazing. I was excited about your reaction since you loved the first one so much. I'm not disappointed.
NeO - painters of the tempest pt 2 or devour me colossus
Painters in the Tempest Part 2 (Triptych Lux) is I think their best song that I've heard. And the first and second part are instrumental, so they wouldn't miss anything if they chose to do just Part 2. But honestly I'd say just do the whole thing. I think its about 5 mins extra to do parts 1 and 2.
Devour Me, Colossus is the most powerful live song I've ever seen.
As the Icicles Fall is a good one too
maidens seventh son of a seventh son and neo.s citadel are my favorite albums.
@@khellendross3573
The whole Citadel LP is, imho, their strongest work thusfar.
Urn is more polished... But lacks that vibe.
Forget Not (their namesake) is my personal favorite however... Due to the massive amount of acoustic and how it slowly and cleanly, crescendos into just BRUTAL METAL. 👌 Gonna be hard for these Emu rape victims to top that one... For me.
...but who the fuck am I? 🤗
I knew Vin was gonna like the awesome guitar/violin solo. This is my favorite Ne Obliviscaris song now, it used to be Forget Not. Sori would like Forget Not , for certain.
Sergio Martinez Intra Venus has nothing on Forget Not, :p
@@0rthogonal To each his own, but Ne Obliviscaris writes great stuff nonetheless!
For the inevitable next NeO song, I recommend Devour Me, Colossus. It's my personal favorite of theirs - I remember hearing it for the first time and needing to pick my jaw back up off the floor afterwards.
CloudMountainJuror Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Seen em live twice. Both times they were absolutely incredible.
It's about time. Next do Urn part 1&2. You will love it!
Awesome review guys this is becoming a favourite mine along with:
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Epilogue
Ex Deo - I, Caligvla
Septicflesh - Anubis
Love your lyric breakdowns... and the fact that you look into all these genres. Kudos... much love and respect.. All the way from Cape Town..
Oh yeah... my profile pic is me standing with Nergal, just thought it would be cool to let you know
Even though I've listened to this entire album probably 100 times through now, I got chills at the end watching you guys listening to it. Vin's exclamation "favourite band!" brought back the feelings I felt when I first heard these guys and came to a similar conclusion.
Their musicianship is insane and their ability to write such a complex song that comes across as a single cohesive piece of art just blows my mind.
You two really need to see them live. The contrasting stage presence of TIm and Xen adds so much to the experience.
Both shows, I've just closed my eyes for some parts and let the music take me somewhere else. I've never had such intense emotions from music as I've had at NeO shows.
I actually really liked this song. First time hearing it. Lyrically this writer is really good. Very poetic. Really enjoyed your interpretation of the lyrics.
I have a request. Apocalypse Orchestra The Garden of Earthly Delights (video).
this is maybe my favorite song off this album, its a great single with a great video :) especially love tim's chorus. I always have a soft spot for really intense and fast drums with little else going on. Whenever you guys go back for a 3rd song i would super recommend Painters of the Tempest parts I, II and III, its a very long song but it is my favorite of theirs and one of my all time favorite songs (not something i say often!) the last subpart of part II is the best piece of music they have made imo, and part II also has my favorite solo section they have done
100% agree!
See if you can get an interview with Devin Townsend. Now that would be interesting because he's a very deep and funny guy!
I just went through the comments too see what the people want. There are some great bands being requested that you'll need to do. Obscura, Cynic, Persephone and more Opeth.
Another NeO song. Oh shit son!
That'd be great, that or "Gallows Hymn".
You guys need to listen to some more Opeth
Seriously, their influence on this band is undeniable. Especially from their first two albums for this song. DAT BASS.
secretaprentice11 one can NEVER react to too much Opeth 👍👍👍
yeah, Opeth is missing, they have not done it so far, right? would be cool
Voto Grav They've only reacted to Harlequin Forest so far.
Fuck Opeth
Brilliant, Technical, and clean vocals! This band continues to Amaze. Takes you to another level
You guys won't be disappointed by Bloody Angel by Avatar, I just don't see you guys not liking it. It's very stripped down and simple, but gives a good punch when the time is right and the story is deep, but only if accompanied by the video
Avatar are just good! All the songs off Hail the Apocalypse are gold.
Their live performance is amazing, I'm very happy you get to experience that.
I understand not listening to other songs because you want to be able to make more reaction videos. But if you are going to see them live anyway, just grant yourselves the joy of listening to say a full album over and over again at home and enjoying the live performance even more because in my experience listening to songs you know live really enhances the live experience.
I had a chance to listen to them here in Britain, but I had a GCSE exam when they were performing. I’m so sad :(
I've seen them live twice, just amazing
Gunna see these guys live in September. They will be touring with Wintersun. Check out Wintersun's song "Time".
Yall should make a compilation video of ur most emotional reactions....that would be great!! Another great video guys 👍😃
Shoutout to the new big homie patreons! Welcome to the Village.
one of the best band out there... that freaking bass..🤘🏻
BEYOND CREATION - "Omnipresent Perception" They have an incredibly similar bass sound!
And Dethklok- "Dethharmonic"
Digging that fret-less bass.
I don't think it's a fretless bass
Nightwish - The greatest show on earth
Worth of its name
Really loved the breakdown of the lyrics! Gonna continue requesting Ne Obliviscaris's fellow Aussies, Advent Sorrow - Pestilence Shall Come. As I've stated before, I'd love to see your reaction and overall dissection of the lyrics of the song. Especially considering they're a Black Metal band that lyrically addresses the realistic darkness found within the human condition.
I was lucky enough to see them live. Easily the best 1,5 hour of my life. The whole crowd went crazy, they sound like a thunder!
Opeth - Lotus Eater
Preferably the live video from Royal Albert Hall 👌
I keep hearing a fire alarm chirping in a lot of your videos.
I really love how they also mix in classical riffs as well!
7:05 - when the solo comes at just the right moment: love the interplay between guitar and violin
This is my fav band atm also. My favorite thing is also the dynamics between extremely beautiful and insane deathmetal. Listen to Eyrie next, my fav song of them. I just saw them live a few months back and they are incredible, especially Tim is fucking electric, it is fucking insane seeing him play violin and then headbang like crazy and then right back to violin. They have a NA tour later this year supporting Wintersun who also are insane live (have seen them 4 times), this will be a dream lineup to see. Too bad they are not doing Europe with that lineup :(
BLIND GUARDIAN ;)
Also, more Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not
Those kick drums man .........jeeeeeez 😎
Sid Greenhalgh Ah yes, the soothing pitter-patter of lil double bass drums.
Nightwish - Greatest Show on Earth
Bathory - Ring of Gold
To forgive is to Suffer - Death
BTW I am finding you guys have great taste in Metal :)
Maybe a few reactions I wasn't on the same page with, but for the most part you guys are of the same mind as me on the tunes. I can't even get into my Emails since I was forced to change my password and forgot it. But as soon as I get it sorted out I will sign onto patrion and starting showing some love for your hard work.
To say I am impressed with the efforts you guys are putting in would be selling you both short. Especially the effort you have made to bringing a heap of people together as a community that is caring and respectful of each other. I have heard you mention a few sour grapes, but it must be few cause all I see is positive feedback. Keep up the good work :)
And yes you are right on what a loom is Sori ;)
Next Insomnium- weather the storm. You guys are gonna love this song. The song is so uplifting.
Hey our band just released our first EP! It's symphonic metal, Emetropia - Procession of the Kings
There is so much more from this band that’s worth checking out.
If Sori likes "the combination of clean and death," Vin needs to give Opeth another try. That's their bread and butter, and Opeth can turn clean/death on a dime.
Nice reaction once again guys! You should look into another australian band; Be'lakor, those uys are great, you should start with "By moon and star" or "The dream and the waking".
As always thanks for your videos, this one actually made me buy the whole Urn Album by NeO
I have seen Ne Obliviscaris live, in 2010 when they supported Soilwork. Then I saw them in 2018, live, same venue, when they were headlining. My reaction was like Vin's, but in 2010 before they were big or well known. They are just fucking amazing!!! If you want some more of that "my god, that music is just beautiful I want to tear up", check out Amiensus. Their album "Restoration" gives me similar feelings.
Check out these songs:
Stick to Your Guns - 3 Feet from Peace, Better Ash than Dust and We Still Believe
Poets of the Fall - Moonlight Kissed
Trivium - Shogun, Thrown Into the Fire and Becoming the Dragon
Linkin Park - Given Up
Time to play some rush
Best bass guitarist ever……
I discovered these guys through WeabooReacts channel a year or so ago and I was completely blown away. Also, the album that this song is from made it to my top 10 releases of last year list. It's absolutely incredible stuff.
Don't tease us what are the 9 others? ;)
The answer you seek is right here:
ua-cam.com/video/-xYT6JEMeek/v-deo.html
If you liked this, you'll love Weltseele by Obscura!
Blub I just got the album that song is off of at an old music store the other day.
Blub ANY Obscura would be great, throw in some Allaegeon and Beyond Creation as well.
Deftones - Leathers
Primordial - Coffin ships
Oh man! That song packs a punch
Fuck yeah it does, I'd imagine Vin might find it a bit boring
From a Musical standpoint: Violin and Keyboards are actually not all that different in the context of metal music. It seemingly means profoundly different instruments but if you pay attention, there's no *Piano* pieces on most metal songs meaning that the keyboard player is not doing complex interactions with counter-point melodies like some Piano players do (Think Call and response but on your Left and Right hand only) most metal keyboard players focus on slower, more delicate melodies and very basic chords, usually on string voicings on the synthesizer. So if you would take away the keyboard from guys like Nightwish and replace it with an actual Violinist you actually wouldn't notice *that much* of a difference.
You guys are such fun to watch...thanks
anaal nathrakh - a metaphor for the dead
Fuck yes. They're even better live. Don't miss them.
Again, you really should try a band called Allegaeon who recently toured with this band. But I'm glad you're playing these guys, they are amazing.
Allegaeon are very good!
Lovely reaction and channel said from an old metal guy from Denmark.
I know womens week are over. But react to this old gothic doom death band, amazing lyrics written in old english, a true beauty of all time and combination of the beauty and a beast.
Theater Of Tragedy- When he falleth lyrics
Wait until you hear them in concert then - freaking amazing band. Just as tight - if not more so - live.
"You can't know true happiness without knowing true misery"
If you like this, then you guys really need to dig into some of Opeth's back catalogue.
Really like this band and it's Opeth influences.... " As Embers Dance In Our Eyes" is a good one.
Sweet Mother of God ep, available here on youtube as full length or separate tracks. Your welcome (:
bass player absolutely killed it on this track
yea, poor bass guy never gets any love but as Vin would say, he's a bad, bad man.
Khellendross The whole band is mint, not a weak link in the bunch.
Brandon, if I recall his name. Replaced when he was going through some legal issues, for damage control. I think it was pretty shit how it panned out, I hope to hear he is back in the ranks cause he is the highlight of the band for me. Alternatively, I am pretty sure we live in the same town, I would kidnap him until he had stockholm then get him to play bass for me ;)
lol if you ever read this Mr Bass God, Hit me up on face by my name, I would seriously love to jam with such talent, and I live local, and yes.......... I can pluck da strings okz ;)
Also I know your mate, Tane, quality people.......
I doubt that will happen unfortunately. I to agree it was kinda sad what happened. But the new bass player is incredible. Watch some new live videos with him, he's just as good if not better than Cygnus. (no relation to the Vektor story about Cygnus Terminal).
Did you know that NeO is going to tour the US this fall btw ? Excellent chance to meet them btw.
43:20 The bald guy is Benjamin Barret, he's French, and he does a lot of the composition. I think Intra Venus was entirely composed by him. He's really cool and friendly, I'm sure you'd be able to get an interview with him.
Please give opeth another shot👅 try bleak or the moor
Ghost of perdition or Demon of the Fall
Rodiootje99 Good suggestions.
I feel like I'm the only person on earth that likes new opeth more than Old opeth, it's impossible for me to not listen to The Wilde Flowers or Era for more than one week
Elchinodiabolero I think ALL Opeth is mint. They're excellent as a progressive death band and their old school prog output is great as well.
They just reviewed Bleak.
Suggestions for reactions
Ice Nine Kills: The American Nightmare
Conquer Divide (All Female Band)
Eyelight (Band)
Beartooth: Beaten In Lips
Our Last Night (Band)
Famous Last Words: Playing hide and seek with jealousy
Urn is seriously my fav NeO album. It's so good.
The guitarists' (there are two) names are Matt Klavins and Benjamin Baret. I think they are both bald.
Dandy Prime benji is a sick lefty player too!
if you like Ne Obliviscaris, check out Persefone.
They made a song with one of the members of NeO called: In Lak'Ech.
But Living Waves is amazing too.
"Plus,it brought me back to the bathroom" - Vin
man ive forgotten how great this band is.
Glad you guys liked my video :) it was mainly Xen and I planning that one! We shot it over 2 separate weekends in Melbourne.
100% soy milk (Some of the guys are vege/vegan!)
If you guys dig my videos, I highly recommend checking out my band - Caligula's Horse. I'd love to know what you think!
That was a bad ass job! Great work!!
U like the combination of clean and death :) Then I suggest Scar Symmetry - Illusionist, Scar Symmetry - Artificial Sun Projection and Mercenary - Redefine Me, Mercenary - Velvet Lies. Both bands rock my socks off!
This song is currently the most played repeat on my rotation. SO GOOD. The drummer is out of this world. Everyone mark my words when I say he is going to be making it into the drummers hall of fame. Gotta say though the video is almost too similar to Gateways by Dimmu. Also, I find it hilarious your review is longer than the actual album this track is on.
You really gotta check out "Painters of the Tempest" and "Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise" by these guys.
You guys should see the more philosophical reasoning in metal. The epistemological legacy of aristotle from which christians borrowed alot of concepts. The Nietzsche definition of nihilism which mean believing in something like religion. The Spinoza "Deus sive natura" and the "Sapere aude" from Kant and is Critique of pure reason! That's what metal taught me to open my eyes and my mind!
The Gift of Music by Theocracy talks about what you are saying about God and music, also the instrumental is crazy good!
Cypecore - Dissastisfactory. Enjoy your weekend Vin and Sori!
Eyrie, eyrie is their best song :”
wow listening NeO and talking about life, and meaning of everything, Jordan Peterson.... wow you guys are so great!
Love the drumming in this song! Dan presland is a beast
I support the one who recommended Eyrie and Forget not.
I'm glad you did this one.
I would also recommend to check out Ghost of perdition by Opeth, you already listened to the band, but this one is one of their iconic songs, i think you'll see more in that songs than in Harlequin forest
Love this video love the song. Not going to lie I was out checking if it is was my fire alarm beeping at me.
Great Vid! If I could recommend a single song for you guys to react to it would be "Heads Will Hang" by Fit for an Autopsy. Very strong message in an absolute banger of a song. If you guys enjoyed Holy War by Thy Art is Murder then you will love this song. If you dont want to do Heads will Hang another great one is When the Bulbs Burn Out. Anyway, have a great night Vin, Sori, Sparky and Salty haha.
Carcass - Embodiment
Iron Maiden - Infinite Dreams - live 1988
UP THE IRONS 🤘🤘