I concur wholeheartedly, one of the greatest rock bands we've had the joy of listening to for almost FIFTY YEARS! This song IS an absolute masterpiece and the Ritchie & Ronnie combo is an amalgam of two geniuses that parted far too soon.
When you hear older people saying "they just don't make good music anymore" - remember, they have been listening to stuff like this for decades so it sets the bar pretty high. (BTW - I love a lot of new music) Masterpiece is the right word for this song, and I think you did a great job getting the message on the first listen.
This song is probably the one that gives me the most chills, and the most intense ones. This solo is the definition of emotional expression in music, idc what anyone says, but no one can touch this in our times. I was born in the wrong generation too, definitly
Thought you'd really like this one Sarah. It's a Rainbow favorite of mine. I consider it one of their masterpiece songs. It has a very Middle Eastern sound to it I take the meaning as if you follow the devil and give in to his temptations, you'll have hell to pay.
During the actual recording of "Gates Of Babylon," the band held a seance, something very much in character for the enigmatic Mr. Blackmore. As usual, lead singer Ronnie James Dio wrote the lyrics and Blackmore the music. David Stone, who played keyboards, is said to have written parts if it but was not credited.
Great reaction to a beautiful song. Dio and Blackmore were so good together. The song really pulls the listener into a world of beauty and danger! A real classic.
A classic by Rainbow w/ Ronnie James Dio... However, Rainbow did go for a pop rock sound in the 80's w/ vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Songs like 'Street of dreams' ... 'Stone cold'... etc. were not heavy rock) Dio, on the other hand, got heavier in 1983 w/ 'Holy Diver' and beyond... 🤘🤘
Rainbow had to go commercial because it’s a business and you have to stay profitable or you go bankrupt. I loved Dio in Rainbow but to be honest I got bored of the subject by his second album with Sabbath. Artists need to evolve and change otherwise it gets repetitive.
@@thetruthhurts6652 Yeah, Kiss was profitable BEFORE they went commercial w/ disco in 1979... so that's a junk excuse. Same w/ Metallica when they did 'Load' in 1996... evolve? Yes? Put out crap music? NO! Rainbow was profitable for sure w/ Dio... Blackmore just wanted a bigger paycheck... that was what it is always about. And Black Sabbath (w/ Dio) and Dio (the band) did better than Rainbow, FYI 😈
Rainbow’s song “Rainbow Eyes” off of the album Long Live Rock And Roll is about the prettiest song you will ever hear. ua-cam.com/video/WO7TYTt0smY/v-deo.htmlsi=R-Jq4nAtbw4suXIe
Love Ronnie so very much, but Rainbow was much more than just him. I think you would really like the song "Ariel". It sung by Doogie White in the 1995 version of Rainbow. The live concert from the Philipshalle, Düsseldorf concert. Also from the same concert he has a great version of Ronnie's version of "Temple of the King"
Your reaction to my favorite part, of my favorite Rainbow song, at 7:45, (In headphones, it's amazing), and again when Dio says "The devil is me, and I'm holding the key"... Was priceless. Thank you.❤ You might listen to "The Shed", off the "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" album. Only Dio could do this one justice.🤘
Babylon has mixed meanings. Babylon was the center of trade art knowledge and law. Devil comes from devi means sacred in Hindi . This was last recorded as they were plagued by Baal who inspired this song. Also it's Blackmore on bass. The first time I watched with you I was about to cry too. This is my favorite song of all time Blackmore thinks best recorded. I picture try the guitar solo leaving earth on the wind out past the moon asteroid belt turning back at Pluto then returning. The gods of Sumer made us. Sarah could we watch Tarot woman and Stargazer with you
MASSIVELY underrated band, Rainbow. At their best, they were every bit as good as Zepellin, Purple, Sabbath etc etc. And this song is proof.....
Maybe better
I concur wholeheartedly, one of the greatest rock bands we've had the joy of listening to for almost FIFTY YEARS! This song IS an absolute masterpiece and the Ritchie & Ronnie combo is an amalgam of two geniuses that parted far too soon.
@@ArtieFufkinPolymerRecords Kick my ass, Artie, I'm not asking, I'm telling....
factually much more complex. There is really nothing to compare to the bands you mentioned. Better in every way - production, singing and processing
When you hear older people saying "they just don't make good music anymore" - remember, they have been listening to stuff like this for decades so it sets the bar pretty high. (BTW - I love a lot of new music)
Masterpiece is the right word for this song, and I think you did a great job getting the message on the first listen.
This song is probably the one that gives me the most chills, and the most intense ones. This solo is the definition of emotional expression in music, idc what anyone says, but no one can touch this in our times. I was born in the wrong generation too, definitly
This is a masterpiece and I get emotional listening to it too. It's that good it really is that good.
Thought you'd really like this one Sarah. It's a Rainbow favorite of mine. I consider it one of their masterpiece songs. It has a very Middle Eastern sound to it
I take the meaning as if you follow the devil and give in to his temptations, you'll have hell to pay.
yeah it's based on a harmonic minor scale
Blackmore. Dio. Powell. That's all that needs to be said.
During the actual recording of "Gates Of Babylon," the band held a seance, something very much in character for the enigmatic Mr. Blackmore. As usual, lead singer Ronnie James Dio wrote the lyrics and Blackmore the music. David Stone, who played keyboards, is said to have written parts if it but was not credited.
Ronnie's wife was pushed down a flight of stairs at this time and she was alone
During the studio recording the BASS guitar was played by Blackmore it was mentioned in an interview by the bass guitar player himself?
DIO! dio forever.
Your expression at the end of the song is priceless. Rainbow is one of my favorites, musical they are genius level.
Great reaction to a beautiful song. Dio and Blackmore were so good together. The song really pulls the listener into a world of beauty and danger! A real classic.
A classic by Rainbow w/ Ronnie James Dio... However, Rainbow did go for a pop rock sound in the 80's w/ vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Songs like 'Street of dreams' ... 'Stone cold'... etc. were not heavy rock)
Dio, on the other hand, got heavier in 1983 w/ 'Holy Diver' and beyond... 🤘🤘
Rainbow had to go commercial because it’s a business and you have to stay profitable or you go bankrupt. I loved Dio in Rainbow but to be honest I got bored of the subject by his second album with Sabbath. Artists need to evolve and change otherwise it gets repetitive.
@@thetruthhurts6652 Yeah, Kiss was profitable BEFORE they went commercial w/ disco in 1979... so that's a junk excuse.
Same w/ Metallica when they did 'Load' in 1996... evolve? Yes? Put out crap music?
NO!
Rainbow was profitable for sure w/ Dio... Blackmore just wanted a bigger paycheck... that was what it is always about.
And Black Sabbath (w/ Dio) and Dio (the band) did better than Rainbow, FYI 😈
Great reaction and cute black cat 🐈⬛
I really enjoy your reactions keep up the good work
Rainbow’s song “Rainbow Eyes” off of the album Long Live Rock And Roll is about the prettiest song you will ever hear.
ua-cam.com/video/WO7TYTt0smY/v-deo.htmlsi=R-Jq4nAtbw4suXIe
Haven't done, I'll have to put it down.
@@SarahraeLivingLifeRonnie wrote that song for his wife Wendy
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Love Ronnie so very much, but Rainbow was much more than just him. I think you would really like the song "Ariel". It sung by Doogie White in the 1995 version of Rainbow. The live concert from the Philipshalle, Düsseldorf concert. Also from the same concert he has a great version of Ronnie's version of "Temple of the King"
What u witnessed is creators of Medieval Rock putting their work together. 🤟
Please try Rainbows Lady of the Lake same album
Fun fact : Rainbow and Purple ( both with Blackmore) were the inspiration of Iron Maiden .
Interesting, that is wicked!!
Your reaction to my favorite part, of my favorite Rainbow song, at 7:45, (In headphones, it's amazing), and again when Dio says "The devil is me, and I'm holding the key"... Was priceless. Thank you.❤ You might listen to "The Shed", off the "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" album. Only Dio could do this one justice.🤘
check out sign of the sountern cross as well, Dio is the goat
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How do you think we felt hearing this back in the '70's ?
Wish I was there to know!! I do always say I was born in the wrong generation.
Babylon has mixed meanings. Babylon was the center of trade art knowledge and law. Devil comes from devi means sacred in Hindi . This was last recorded as they were plagued by Baal who inspired this song. Also it's Blackmore on bass. The first time I watched with you I was about to cry too. This is my favorite song of all time Blackmore thinks best recorded. I picture try the guitar solo leaving earth on the wind out past the moon asteroid belt turning back at Pluto then returning. The gods of Sumer made us. Sarah could we watch Tarot woman and Stargazer with you
I highly suggest reacting to Sails of Charon by Scorpions the same year. So ahead of it's time.
you're emotional bc Blackmore and Dio were masters of their craft
You said video what happened no video
I didn't say the music video. I don't do videos. I react to songs.
So cute ♥️
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