Info: Leprous isn't a spiritual band at all, though this song specifically is about death, and wondering if there's _some_ sort of afterlife, or if we'll be left adrift -- as "castaway angels."
I honestly wasn’t sure if the it was the songs tone or the band itself. The theme had a real spiritual feel to it and I thought I might have been hoodwinked in to a Christian Rock song. To be fair, so many metal bands deal with those same topics but not from a religious angle. Regardless, this song left me quite intrigued and I’ve listened to it a few more times since and love it even more!
@@ReactionsThatRock They touch on a lot of themes that is more about mental health than spirituality. About the darkness of being human. WIthout it being evilness.
One of my top 3 bands. Awesome live band! You need to listen to more from them to get a real feel for the band. This is one of their softer songs, they can go pretty heavy.
I've never heard of them but I really loved the songwriting and the build in this one. I'm a HUGE fan of heavy so I will definitely be checking out more!!!
Leprous is one of my favorite bands. They do have a few songs that build like that. Check out their live performance of Slave. It has a similar build but it starts off heavy and oppressive. Probably more up your alley because it is absolutely a metal song and you get to hear some more of Einar's (the singer) vocal range. It's not actually 9 minutes long, that's just some live stuff th-cam.com/video/1QKx_2yg4cU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PuSxxhmDIN9lJy6k
Yeah... I didn't pick up the metal sound yet as the song built itself piece by piece over time. I think you and I both know that metal often has some overtly Christian themes even if they're taking from the dark side of it. I'll be sure to check out more as I really enjoyed this! Thanks for the recommendations!
If you really wanna test yourself on Leprous an build-ups, you should check out Distant Bells. It's a really slow burn, but with a payoff that is SO WORTH IT.
Not trying to throw shade on anyone, but have you ever seen or heard a christian rock band with skill even remotely compared to this. It is hard to find any band with this level of skill.
@@ReactionsThatRock if you are into vocal performance i would suggest Aquired Taste, for more Rocky suggestions i think there has been some good ones elsewhere in the comments. Enjoy Edit: the live version from Rockefeller 2016. Always the live version from Rockefeller if it is an option. That concert was something else
Leprous are a fantastic band, Einar Solberg has one of the best voices out there, loved your reaction, just subscribed. Stay well.
Thanks so much! I’d never heard of them before this was recommended to me and I loved the way the song built! Great vocals too!!! Agreed 💯
Info: Leprous isn't a spiritual band at all, though this song specifically is about death, and wondering if there's _some_ sort of afterlife, or if we'll be left adrift -- as "castaway angels."
I honestly wasn’t sure if the it was the songs tone or the band itself. The theme had a real spiritual feel to it and I thought I might have been hoodwinked in to a Christian Rock song.
To be fair, so many metal bands deal with those same topics but not from a religious angle. Regardless, this song left me quite intrigued and I’ve listened to it a few more times since and love it even more!
@@ReactionsThatRock They touch on a lot of themes that is more about mental health than spirituality. About the darkness of being human. WIthout it being evilness.
@@trulybtd5396 I can live with that!!!
One of my top 3 bands. Awesome live band! You need to listen to more from them to get a real feel for the band. This is one of their softer songs, they can go pretty heavy.
I've never heard of them but I really loved the songwriting and the build in this one. I'm a HUGE fan of heavy so I will definitely be checking out more!!!
Leprous is one of my favorite bands. They do have a few songs that build like that. Check out their live performance of Slave. It has a similar build but it starts off heavy and oppressive. Probably more up your alley because it is absolutely a metal song and you get to hear some more of Einar's (the singer) vocal range.
It's not actually 9 minutes long, that's just some live stuff
th-cam.com/video/1QKx_2yg4cU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PuSxxhmDIN9lJy6k
Thanks for the link! I’ve been wanting to check out more for some time now!!!
Looking forward to it!
Def not a Christain band. They're a Prog Metal/Rock band from Norway. Check out Slave(Live), Rewind and Nightime Disguise
Yeah... I didn't pick up the metal sound yet as the song built itself piece by piece over time. I think you and I both know that metal often has some overtly Christian themes even if they're taking from the dark side of it. I'll be sure to check out more as I really enjoyed this! Thanks for the recommendations!
Now it's time for Leprous - Slave live in Rockefeller Music Hall
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@@VTF82 the price, nighttime disguise, silent revelation, alleviate...
running low...
"This might be Christian rock or something adjacent" - *laughs in "Bilateral"*
I mean… I picked up the theme I just had it upside down. 🙃
if anything, they would be the opposite, they are basically the backing band for Ihsahn, who was the front man of Emperor (NO) :D
Its is more like a depression therapy. The singer very often write songs about it.
If you really wanna test yourself on Leprous an build-ups, you should check out Distant Bells. It's a really slow burn, but with a payoff that is SO WORTH IT.
I'm so far behind on comments but I appreciate this recommendation! Added to my list for sure!
@@ReactionsThatRock That's awesome! Take your time, man.
Not trying to throw shade on anyone, but have you ever seen or heard a christian rock band with skill even remotely compared to this. It is hard to find any band with this level of skill.
I have actually. There are some amazingly talented Christian bands… but they’re always overshadowed by such cheesy lyrics.
@@ReactionsThatRock I'm not quite sure you realize how good leprous are, yet ;)
@@trulybtd5396 I do not. So far, this is all I’ve heard but there will certainly be more!
@@ReactionsThatRock if you are into vocal performance i would suggest Aquired Taste, for more Rocky suggestions i think there has been some good ones elsewhere in the comments. Enjoy
Edit: the live version from Rockefeller 2016. Always the live version from Rockefeller if it is an option. That concert was something else