Polyphia - Playing God (Official Music Video) | Reaction

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ความคิดเห็น • 154

  • @tommywalters637
    @tommywalters637 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Ayyy I'm glad you liked it! It's not just the sheer chops and slick playing, but the hip hop influence you mentioned that I really love. A lot of rock and metal mixing is really dense - which is exciting and I love it too - but hip hop production tends to be more sonically separated and purposeful. The guitars going nuts in their own space and the rhythm section hanging back and vibing hard as fuck, with 808s layered on the bass guitar... that recipe just works so well and they've been popularizing it.

    • @ThatSingerReactions
      @ThatSingerReactions  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah this super special bro 💯

    • @rayvermeulen6468
      @rayvermeulen6468 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ThatSingerReactionswhere is the omegle bar 97 reaction??

    • @mitchellhartman6205
      @mitchellhartman6205 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThatSingerReactions they are very much influenced by Hip Hop and even have singers collaborate with them ( Sophia Black), besides the greatest guitarist Steve Vai

    • @watsenju1103
      @watsenju1103 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song specifically is more Latin/bossa nova/staccato with a random "whistler" found on Fiver

    • @6tiple6ix6afia
      @6tiple6ix6afia 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The drumming is so insane in every song. His TIMING is nearly robotic

  • @gladesucks7907
    @gladesucks7907 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Everyone’s distracted by the absolutely wild guitar playing that I always see this absolute monster of a drummer being overlooked. That dude is a demon

    • @McGovney1286
      @McGovney1286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      As a drummer I also need to show some love to the bass too. He is nasty as well.

    • @Lockn3s5
      @Lockn3s5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When it comes to Polyphia, the drummer Clay is always a standout but everyone also shines. While Tim does most of the composition I actually prefer every other band member's take on his compositions more than his.

  • @jasonremy1627
    @jasonremy1627 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Tim Henson is a modern day guitar god. He's out here doing his own thing.

    • @TobiiRheaStarr
      @TobiiRheaStarr ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s insanely good, and beautiful 😂

    • @Vlogs_Dikram321
      @Vlogs_Dikram321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty is better

    • @TobiiRheaStarr
      @TobiiRheaStarr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Vlogs_Dikram321 they’re on par in my eyes! It’s not a competition 🖤

    • @opoaxacan7091
      @opoaxacan7091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Vlogs_Dikram321I’ve seen them live multiple times, Tim is better when playing real technical stuff how they do, Scott misses way more notes than Tim live.

  • @TheFlowingFist
    @TheFlowingFist ปีที่แล้ว +38

    For anyone that doesnt know the term polyphia is a jazz term to discribe when two people freestyling on their instruments create unintentional harmony.

    • @Phitsik23
      @Phitsik23 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's so sick

  • @nickwest5111
    @nickwest5111 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    2 of the best new generation guitarists. Clay and Clay are incredible as well. Insanely talented. Tim Henson (Final Fantasy Character) is a melodic genius and he says often that he is heavily influenced by Hip-Hop and pop.

  • @mcflyjp
    @mcflyjp ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Loved this. You're the first non "musician" to appreciate the talent and the essence of their sound: the mixture of so many different genres and how good they are at transitioning into each one. Loved it!

    • @papacarl2002
      @papacarl2002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya beat me to the punch McFly my man! TSR is super dope at feeling the music, gets hit in the soul and it’s the best when he can’t help but sing out! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

    • @xlixer7641
      @xlixer7641 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That note he held for a brief moment tells me he's not a complete musical noobie

    • @thesteve4235
      @thesteve4235 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Singers aren't musicians?

    • @Higsby100
      @Higsby100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crazy how old polyphia is these days

    • @iceman10129
      @iceman10129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Singers are musicians

  • @cody2oo
    @cody2oo ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Should watch the making of for this song. Tims unplugged version is crazy and clays drums recording too. Tim paid a guy 5 bucks on fiver for the whistle. Lol

  • @Reece_Hart
    @Reece_Hart ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the reasons these guys are so loved, especially by other musicians is because how eclectic they are when it comes to their playing. They have songs that are pure metalcore, other songs like this, some that are full on shred and some acoustic stuff all of it good. Just incredibly talents lads

  • @Getsmore
    @Getsmore ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s Jazz hip-hop neo-classical fusion and rock. Epic.

  • @6tiple6ix6afia
    @6tiple6ix6afia 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a guitarist, I guess you could say it's easier for me to sorta "understand" what's going in Polyphia songs, but the drummer's pieces CONSTANTLY blow my mind. He is so unreasonably talented, and his timing is IMPECCABLE.

  • @jjames6990
    @jjames6990 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Couple notes on what you picked up: Yes, that is someone whistling (I forgot who they got to do the whistles). And when you said you could sing over the song - Tim has mentioned several times that the way he arpeggiates, accents, and uses chord progressions are to almost mimic lyrics. If you stripped away the guitar from the song, you could imagine a vocal track flowing in a very similar pattern. Listen to their song "ABC" and you'll hear it much much clearer since that song has vocals.

  • @NickWebb-lc6ry
    @NickWebb-lc6ry ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you said "Whaaat, who is these dudes" I got a smile on my face, love seeing people enjoy instrumental talent!

  • @SaltySpark
    @SaltySpark ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bloodbath w/ Chino Moreno is one of my favorite Polyphia songs. His vocak style ble da with their olay style fucking perfectly. Great reaction bro

  • @TheMpalmer1020
    @TheMpalmer1020 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can genuinely see the look of respect, appreciation and emotionally blown away on ur face. What’s awesome is I saw an interview with Tim. he-started as an amazing metal guitar player. Then he decided to start listening to only pop and hip hop and used that crazy musical brain of his and this is what came out of that.

  • @lysdexia1807
    @lysdexia1807 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You should check out their songs G.O.A.T. and Ego Death

    • @cas9065
      @cas9065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep.

  • @kellie7180
    @kellie7180 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Polyphia.....is Magnificent. Just gives me the absute feels. The talent....no words.

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The hip-hop and jazz and flamenco vibes in this song are unmistakable. What makes Polyphia stand out is that they don't go hard just for the sake of it, they make it beautiful too - so EVERYONE can appreciate it. I played it for my mom today and she INSTANTLY liked it. And my mother does NOT like most Western music at all, with the exception of jazz.

  • @timgrady4630
    @timgrady4630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro you're not trippin .
    This is Top Shelf inventory .
    More , please & thank you ...

  • @jeffroach3722
    @jeffroach3722 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So glad you did these guys. They are phenomenal musicians and many of their songs are influenced by hip-hop 🔥

  • @ShaneMartin82
    @ShaneMartin82 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brilliant! No vocals required. I could only dream of being able to play guitar like this.

    • @Overgis4058
      @Overgis4058 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can! Practice for just a couple years and this song is within reach. This song is like 7/10 in difficulty, so that makes it one of the easier polyphia songs

  • @user-mr6kl3rw4b
    @user-mr6kl3rw4b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this! I can tell this is an authentic reaction 😊

  • @Gwynblaith
    @Gwynblaith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Try listening to chimera by them dude. That song, they found a perfect way to have someone rap on their music and that shit is absolutely nuts. I usually think hip hip and rock NEVER compliment each other but this band found a perfect blend to do it. Probably since they’re instrumental for the most part but they implement it well

  • @blakebrown534
    @blakebrown534 ปีที่แล้ว

    That symbol is the Texas star (where they're from). It's some building there in the Dallas area that's used for events if I remember correctly.

  • @cajasV
    @cajasV ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂 looove it!! They are awesome musicians and glad to see the appreciation!!😁😁

  • @jimschips940
    @jimschips940 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    G.O.A.T next. Also great ear picking up the whistle. Tim Henson (the final fantasy character) has a video on the making of this song that would also make a great reaction.

  • @roygarrett1663
    @roygarrett1663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Polyphia as entered the world of music that is brand new. I was raised 45 years in a Record Store. Imagine a 100 years from now. Kids out of the womb will slay music.I see it everyday.

  • @blakebrown534
    @blakebrown534 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you noticed the hip-hop elements. There's a bit of EDM sounds in there as well. They actually used a hip-hop producer for this track who has produced for Young Thug, Migos, and others.

  • @frankcisde2338
    @frankcisde2338 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this mix of hip hop and bossa nova style nylon guitar

  • @wrxboi80
    @wrxboi80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see that you found them. Enjoy the ride

  • @thetalantonx
    @thetalantonx ปีที่แล้ว

    5:27 - Welcome to Polyphia, my friend! I first ran into Tim Henson (the DMC/FF character) in the Jared Dines the biggest shred collab song in the world 3. I'd never heard anything like what he was playing and I went immediately to find more. Then found Tim Henson and Luke Holland (the drummer in a lot of Falling In Reverse songs covering BTS's Butter.
    Polyphia definitely does like hip hope and tries to keep things fresh. :D

  • @danielthomas454
    @danielthomas454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta say, I wasn't expecting you to react to instrumental music like this, but I'm glad you did. There's high expectations when you hear a band (like Polyphia) only does instrumental work, and these boys deliver every time I've heard them.
    Though, I gotta say, you kinda jumped in the deep end with this one, man. 🤣

  • @francesmarinapatarangawhik4702
    @francesmarinapatarangawhik4702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick, I know right. I could sing to it too. First time. Funk, rnb, rock, hip hop, total embodiment of instruments. My goodness...Peace🔥☝️🤓

  • @mnspstudioLOST
    @mnspstudioLOST ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chimera. I need to see you react to Chimera. Seriously.
    Also, this is Trap Music. It's just Trap Metal. Trap ended up cross-pollinating with dozens of other genres.
    WitchHouse: Trap and Drone/Low Energy House
    Hyperpop: Trap and modern sugar pop
    Phonk: Memphis rap and Trap
    There are now dozens of genres that either approach Trap from a different angle or use Trap in a blending of genres.

  • @xkillerentx7467
    @xkillerentx7467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I listen to this song at least 3x a week its hypnosis on a guitar while tying to learn how to play its a goal i have 20 years to try to hit

  • @papacarl2002
    @papacarl2002 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love love love the reaction! So much fun to re-experience one of the few younger bands that I’ve been obsessed with over the last year+. Rock on! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼 If you haven’t seen Steve Vai with these boys yet, I’m hoping you’ll check out EGO DEATH.

    • @mcflyjp
      @mcflyjp ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my favorite solos in the last decade for sure.

  • @africanCandy
    @africanCandy ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Id love to see ABC ft Sophia Black. 2 new artists?? And vocals?? Also if one of you does it the rest of the reaction avengers might too😂🔥

    • @africanCandy
      @africanCandy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As for your comment about it sounding hip-hop you should look into Tim Henson individually. He's a producer and the way he approaches writing is interesting

  • @PalmettoPrecision
    @PalmettoPrecision ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome perspective. Would love to see more Polyphia. Subbed

  • @superkamiguru9745
    @superkamiguru9745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you going to react to more of polyphia? I really enjoy this reaction and deep dive you did! Great stuff 😊

  • @xchakeix
    @xchakeix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Polyphia has some really wild stuff. Super creative and a total vibe.

  • @andymcpandy2128
    @andymcpandy2128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is kinda like a mix of Gabriella y Rodrigo, Afro-Celt Soundsystem, Shpongle and Battles. Love it!!!!
    Yo Nick, when's the next livestream? I got paid yesterday so I need to throw money at you...and I'm missing my dose of Pop Smoke 😅
    All the best mate.
    Almostwise :)

  • @donaldchapman4312
    @donaldchapman4312 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you related it to hip hop because of the 808 style beat the drummer was playing. The bass line was pretty sick as well, and the guitarists are just on another level.

  • @TheFlamingChips
    @TheFlamingChips ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Goat, Chimera, 40oz, Bloodbath, OD are all good songs to react

  • @russellward4624
    @russellward4624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check out Goose next from Polyphia. Different vibe but still has a strong hip-hop influence. Theyve got a alot of influnces so theyre songs can sound very different. They started as a deaty metal band but have morphed into a progressive metal, hip-hop, EDM, trap, funk, math rock intrumental band.

  • @Xrskppn
    @Xrskppn ปีที่แล้ว

    Callin Tim Henson a devil may cry character is the most accurate sht I’ve heard 😂

  • @Tijuanabill
    @Tijuanabill ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like Devil May Cry character is literally the look Tim Henson is going for. You nailed it.

  • @KitWriter
    @KitWriter ปีที่แล้ว

    GOAT was my first Polyphia song. We never forget our first Polyphia trip lol.
    Also, I personally say it, “pahl leafy ah” 😅

  • @p5gBand
    @p5gBand ปีที่แล้ว

    You did not mistaken the hiphop influence. Poloyphia has incorporated many hiphop elements into their songs (just as they have incorporated any genre and musical ideas that have caught their attention into their songs). The whistling - I recall reading / watching an interview where TIm (funky haired guitarist) said that they paid a guy off fiver (or some service) to create a whistle loop.

  • @robertpetre9378
    @robertpetre9378 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tim Henson’s nylon stringed Ibanez acoustic guitar is so beautiful and it has a mother of pearl tree of life in lays in the board pity it’s so expensive

  • @seraphimdunn
    @seraphimdunn ปีที่แล้ว

    HE LOOK LIKE A DEVIL MAY CRY CHARACTER 😂😂😂
    my dude I have never seen your channel before today to my knowledge, I am subscribing for that line alone lmfao

  • @BrittanyNgo01
    @BrittanyNgo01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay Aeschliman, their drummer, adds a lot of trap drums into their tracks so that's probably where you're feeling that hip hop vibe. Definitely check out Chimera!

  • @samvakarian
    @samvakarian ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL DMC character. I've been saying that Tim Henson is an IRL anime protagonist. Funny you connecting them to hip hop, Tim has mentioned some of his song ideas have definitely come from him re-mixing hip hop songs

  • @KenithCopeland
    @KenithCopeland ปีที่แล้ว

    haha the fact they paid a "professional" whistler from Fivrr for this is brilliant

  • @FormerlyNintendoJames79
    @FormerlyNintendoJames79 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad to see you being introduced to polyphia! They’re fire for sure. Check out their song Goose, it’s one of my faves. 👍

  • @mysteriousfigure3808
    @mysteriousfigure3808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim Henson is one of the guitarists (the heavy neck tattoo guy). He is probably one of the greatest guitarists and melodic guitar composers of our time. You should definitely check out some of his videos or some of the more popular videos from their band Polyphia.

  • @kh602black
    @kh602black ปีที่แล้ว

    Great reaction.... polyphia is goated

  • @theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet
    @theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet ปีที่แล้ว

    I still think it's fantastic that the second half of the song is a twelve bar blues

  • @yilomina2047
    @yilomina2047 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love Polyphia! They are wicked-talented. If you're interested in checking out some other genre-bending music, I'd love to see you react to some Sleep Token. Try The Summoning first.

  • @everstudent0897
    @everstudent0897 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta do electric callboy for some surprise hype and laughs. Songs to suggest are "we got the moves", "hypa hypa", and "pump it".

  • @colebradshaw6303
    @colebradshaw6303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you found them my man insane talent need to do king gizzard and the lizard wizard next

  • @Kreiger81
    @Kreiger81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun fact, the whistling is a dude they hired on Fiver.

  • @invertedsun
    @invertedsun ปีที่แล้ว

    ABC has vocals and 100% suggest listening to that song as well if you enjoi this one :) Hopefully it comes up in the paid suggestions

  • @nickkrantz1143
    @nickkrantz1143 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pretty sure Tim Henson sold his soul down at the crossroads like Robert Johnson.

  • @NickWebb-lc6ry
    @NickWebb-lc6ry ปีที่แล้ว

    I know dude its so gooood!

  • @Victoriant1
    @Victoriant1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes it's a whistle he hired a professional whistler to do it for them funnily enough. On some share skill app. You should watch the Tim Henson guitar playthrough of the song. He does all the parts too in one go. He's the main guy.

  • @TheFlowingFist
    @TheFlowingFist ปีที่แล้ว

    These guysmake me feel like our soul language is music, words pale in comparison.

  • @BryannaHitchcock
    @BryannaHitchcock ปีที่แล้ว

    Check out their song GOAT. Tim Henson is absolutely an anime character, except with a guitar instead of a sword. Still a slayer.

  • @CypherLilyum
    @CypherLilyum ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice reaction! Check out their's GOAT, OD and Chimera, please!!)))

  • @TzDavid95
    @TzDavid95 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can see the live version Tim Henson does to see it played if you want

  • @credibleink
    @credibleink ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Send it to everyone. Polyphia is so good. You’ve got to do they’re big hit GOAT too 🔥😀👍

  • @MG-ih6po
    @MG-ih6po ปีที่แล้ว

    You said Tim got a unique look to him.... I think he's literally a real life anime character, especially with all his tats now.

  • @jamirsaquelares6753
    @jamirsaquelares6753 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub !! More of polyphia please 🤣🤘🏻

  • @zayzay7097
    @zayzay7097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Felt that in my soal boah 🤣

  • @alancraig782
    @alancraig782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the reaction man. You don't need to do a reaction video but if you really want your mind further melted. See the lead guitar player Tim Henson doing it unplugged... The end is sick even for me as a guitarist

  • @Dirt2Doorbell
    @Dirt2Doorbell ปีที่แล้ว

    Fire. Just saw these guys live a couple weeks ago. Check out Chimera next.

  • @TB-sp9jy
    @TB-sp9jy ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't seen you in a while! Someone give this man a Sleep Token dono 😂

  • @maliciousmudkip3656
    @maliciousmudkip3656 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta listen to Devil May Cry Dude's solo playthrough of this song, he does it unplugged acoustic and the level of talent is in the stratosphere. His name's Tim Henson

  • @j999m999
    @j999m999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim Henson said he paid someone on Fiver to do that whistle part.

  • @DoctorTako
    @DoctorTako ปีที่แล้ว

    Polyphia is a vibe.

  • @EnkiSvohden
    @EnkiSvohden ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah!

  • @ZeusGee300
    @ZeusGee300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do goat by them!!

  • @astrodoggie3000
    @astrodoggie3000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ascensionism:sleep token BRO HEAR ME OUT

  • @kingmasterlord
    @kingmasterlord ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite thing about them is that they don't have a singer because they don't need one.

  • @JeremyHodges
    @JeremyHodges ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You gotta to Goose or 40oz. You'll really dig those, I think.

  • @dirkmcgurk1
    @dirkmcgurk1 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should definitely check out their track Ego Death

  • @robertoflaherty5663
    @robertoflaherty5663 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys are genius musicians. Check out Ego Death and G.O.A.T. next...enjoy!!

  • @Higsby100
    @Higsby100 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:20 when you can touch an instrument and make thousands of dollars

  • @jaypntr12
    @jaypntr12 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was a whistle loop that they paid a guy for. These dudes are amazing.

  • @Cory2340
    @Cory2340 ปีที่แล้ว

    u should really check out neurotica by them really blew my mind first time i heard it so unique

  • @andrewrobertson179
    @andrewrobertson179 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I don’t see you do a reaction to them playing “Chimera” I will never forgive you

  • @kenyattacoleman7284
    @kenyattacoleman7284 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is someone whistling. Tim paid someone to record the whistle part.

  • @1947dd
    @1947dd ปีที่แล้ว

    you should check out the cover moyun did of it on the guzheng.

  • @Emilie-one
    @Emilie-one ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I love them!!! This song. Is a groovy vibe. Check out their song G.o.a.t Such a cool song

  • @JTfromIT
    @JTfromIT ปีที่แล้ว

    fun fact, the whistle is from a guy tim hired off fiverr.

  • @Getsmore
    @Getsmore ปีที่แล้ว

    You said it correctly

  • @Higsby100
    @Higsby100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super random but nice man. Polyphia is a classic. ABC is another good polyphia song

  • @MegaStrega
    @MegaStrega ปีที่แล้ว

    You should check out chimera

  • @austinplaisance4456
    @austinplaisance4456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goose is certainly a good one too

  • @tatman5780
    @tatman5780 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 recommendations for you. Check Tim Hensons video on how he made this song, and definitely need to check out the video for one of their older songs callled, "Look but don't touch." You won't be disappointed.

  • @alistoicakovacs1198
    @alistoicakovacs1198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Polyphia is a sick band!
    Have you however heard of Sleep Token??
    I recommend you to check them out!
    Some good songs are:
    The Summoning
    Ascensionism
    Alkaline
    Basically all of them :))
    I am curious about your reaction when you listen to them the first time!👌👌

  • @Theogvineofthedead
    @Theogvineofthedead ปีที่แล้ว

    Polyphia has a song with lil west if you want some rap with them check that out otherwise just choose any of their songs at random and it will be good