Trent isn't just the vocalist, he's the entire band, or at least he was in the early days of NIN. He played every instrument himself, and only had other musicians for live shows. He may not be the greatest singer when it comes to being pitch perfect, but he always delivers on an emotional level. When he sings, you feel what he feels.
Melancholy, nostalgia, longing; NIN never fails to bring forth those emotions for me. The way they write and perform their songs is so poetic. They never fail to make me... feel, *truly* feel.
Not a single time I’ve seen him live that his use of physical emotion and his voice hasn’t made this grown man cry not even a little ashamed to say it….he’s incredible
Pretty Hate Machine is a masterpiece - track to track tells a story, so individually, they may not make total sense, but all together, they tell the whole story. Trent is just odd, yet talented, enough to make it work all together. If you have not listened start to finish - it is worth the time, you will understand his thought process so much better. Good react and good analysis.
For similar NIN songs I'd recommend checking out Right Where It Belongs, The Great Below, This Isn't The Place, The Lovers, Lights In The Sky and Find My Way. All really touching, emotional songs
Oh, and a new song Trent Reznor and Atticus made for the new Bones and All movie "(You make it feel like) Home" is heartbreakingly beautiful! They've scored a lot of movies but rarely make anything but instrumental tracks
One of my favourite songs of all time. The emotion and the vulnerability seeps through the music alone and Reznor has a great way of weaving through all the little emotional nuances. And the lyrics are just spectacularly heart-breaking and relatable 🖤
Oh god , this was one of the last videos I shared with my daughter before she left us. Needless to say , she cried and watching her connect with this song brought me to tears also ..
Back in 2006, my wife left me taking my son with her. I was in a downward spiral towards personal destruction. BPD, but not willing to be treated or to get better. We had a piano in our house. I taught myself this song and would sing it at 2, 3 in the morning. Not knowing what would happen. Just knowing I wanted everything to end. One day I got up and decided that I would let myself sing this song as an outlet, as a hymn to what could have been. Got up, got a job, got busy living (thanks Shawshank Redemption for that line). A year went by... I got home after work one evening, and found my wife had come homel This year will be our 22nd wedding anniversary. We have two sons. And although life DID NOT get easier after her return (had two strokes, and end stage renal failure - on dialysis now), but I want to live so bad. Because I finally got that which I thought I couldn't have. It was to be had all along. It was up to me. Te get up and fight for life. For my family. I still sing this song sometimes. To remind myself. As a word of caution, to not let myself stumble back to hell.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! It is comforting to hear that we aren't alone in whatever challenge or demons we face, and also an encouragement to know that it turned around for you (overall). I am sorry about your health issues but so happy that you found joy with your wife!
Trent writes all songs in studio. He tours with a band, but he is the brainchild of his music. He is alone in the writing. He also does movie soundtracks and videogame soundtracks.
Great track and your breakdown of it was spot on ... first time I've heard it and my thoughts were along the lines of ' there was an inner torment that he couldn't let go of and it was "eating" away at him, possibly an ex that was no longer attainable '
'Gone, still' is amazing. It's from the same series. EDIT: It's even more chill, like a shiver from the breeze. Beautiful though. More acoustic guitar.
On a slight side topic from the song... Everyone runs multiple background thoughts at a time, but being able to think multiple conscious thoughts at once is an acquired skill. Anyone can learn to do it, but a lot of people don't. Great reaction to a great song, but that off-topic bit stuck out to me and I felt it was worth commenting.
If you want to see a VERYYYYYYY VERRRRRRRRY VERRRRRRRY emotional, honest video and song check out James Blunt's "Monsters". Do a bit of research on the song as the context adds a whole new level of emotion. TISSUES will be useful.
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Trent isn't just the vocalist, he's the entire band, or at least he was in the early days of NIN. He played every instrument himself, and only had other musicians for live shows. He may not be the greatest singer when it comes to being pitch perfect, but he always delivers on an emotional level. When he sings, you feel what he feels.
Melancholy, nostalgia, longing; NIN never fails to bring forth those emotions for me.
The way they write and perform their songs is so poetic.
They never fail to make me... feel, *truly* feel.
The older you get, the more you experience you have, the more this song speaks to you.
Chills yet again, 32 years after first hearing this.
Not a single time I’ve seen him live that his use of physical emotion and his voice hasn’t made this grown man cry not even a little ashamed to say it….he’s incredible
A master singing one of his first masterpieces.
Pretty Hate Machine is a masterpiece - track to track tells a story, so individually, they may not make total sense, but all together, they tell the whole story. Trent is just odd, yet talented, enough to make it work all together. If you have not listened start to finish - it is worth the time, you will understand his thought process so much better. Good react and good analysis.
One of my favorite albums of all time.
For similar NIN songs I'd recommend checking out Right Where It Belongs, The Great Below, This Isn't The Place, The Lovers, Lights In The Sky and Find My Way. All really touching, emotional songs
Oh, and a new song Trent Reznor and Atticus made for the new Bones and All movie "(You make it feel like) Home" is heartbreakingly beautiful! They've scored a lot of movies but rarely make anything but instrumental tracks
also "a minute to breathe"
a very beautiful song
Their album "Still" is such a good thing to experience, with this song being the first one of the album
One of my favourite songs of all time. The emotion and the vulnerability seeps through the music alone and Reznor has a great way of weaving through all the little emotional nuances. And the lyrics are just spectacularly heart-breaking and relatable 🖤
One of the best reaction so far. Thank you. You really felt all aspects of this song.
Raw, that’s the word that comes to mind
Oh god , this was one of the last videos I shared with my daughter before she left us.
Needless to say , she cried and watching her connect with this song brought me to tears also ..
I am so, so sorry for your loss!
Early NIN was Trent baring his soul to the world. Good call.
Great explanation of how a unique vocal style is felt out and developed over time through courage/curiosity.
Back in 2006, my wife left me taking my son with her. I was in a downward spiral towards personal destruction. BPD, but not willing to be treated or to get better. We had a piano in our house. I taught myself this song and would sing it at 2, 3 in the morning. Not knowing what would happen. Just knowing I wanted everything to end. One day I got up and decided that I would let myself sing this song as an outlet, as a hymn to what could have been. Got up, got a job, got busy living (thanks Shawshank Redemption for that line). A year went by... I got home after work one evening, and found my wife had come homel This year will be our 22nd wedding anniversary. We have two sons. And although life DID NOT get easier after her return (had two strokes, and end stage renal failure - on dialysis now), but I want to live so bad. Because I finally got that which I thought I couldn't have. It was to be had all along. It was up to me. Te get up and fight for life. For my family. I still sing this song sometimes. To remind myself. As a word of caution, to not let myself stumble back to hell.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! It is comforting to hear that we aren't alone in whatever challenge or demons we face, and also an encouragement to know that it turned around for you (overall). I am sorry about your health issues but so happy that you found joy with your wife!
Trent writes all songs in studio. He tours with a band, but he is the brainchild of his music. He is alone in the writing. He also does movie soundtracks and videogame soundtracks.
Also, he has a band with his wife. You should check them out.
Great track and your breakdown of it was spot on ... first time I've heard it and my thoughts were along the lines of ' there was an inner torment that he couldn't let go of and it was "eating" away at him, possibly an ex that was no longer attainable '
I love the majority of NIN, but honestly, it is the soft songs that do it for me.
First time to your channel and I instantly love you. Great reaction/analysis! Subbed ❤️
Your reaction at the end totally got the "lightning in a jar" level of performance that this song in that version is.
'We're in this together now'
'Gone, still' is amazing. It's from the same series.
EDIT: It's even more chill, like a shiver from the breeze. Beautiful though. More acoustic guitar.
You chose the best version, even if the first album version (Pretty hate machine) has its own merits.
That descending tritone is a signature of Trent Reznor.
Trent Reznor is a musical genius.. check out terrible lie, perfect drug, wish, and so many more
Makes my cry everytime
2 recommendations that are comparable and equally impactful are Pantera - Suicide note pt 1 and Type-O Negative- White Slavery
This is not a performance I can watch when sober without crying profusely
I think I know that film you are talking about, but I love that euphemism you use. I've been waiting for someone to explain it well
On a slight side topic from the song... Everyone runs multiple background thoughts at a time, but being able to think multiple conscious thoughts at once is an acquired skill. Anyone can learn to do it, but a lot of people don't.
Great reaction to a great song, but that off-topic bit stuck out to me and I felt it was worth commenting.
If you want to see a VERYYYYYYY VERRRRRRRRY VERRRRRRRY emotional, honest video and song check out James Blunt's "Monsters". Do a bit of research on the song as the context adds a whole new level of emotion. TISSUES will be useful.
Its so deep
Melancholy
Awesome but the Album version hits way harder.
And it's regret everrtime
Its gen X
It's a love song for Heroin.
Was that movie Peter’s friends?
Get outta my room!!! Best part of the vid!!!
You have to check out the live version from Woodstock '94. It's amazing!
I was there!