It wouldn't be something much people would appreciate, since i see a lot of people fail to see what is the actual meaning deep within the music, they just notice whats on the surface if you know what i mean
@@victors.6255 Daniel Liljekvist? He kicked some serious ass in Subdive. Check out their song "Gasoline". It's not like Katatonia, but pretty groovy. If I'm remembering correctly I think both of the Norrman's are in that band too. I don't think they ever made it very big.
Such an underrated band. Not that they are small time, but they are so unique, and make such amazing artistic choices in their writing. They really deserve to be way bigger than they are.
Haha, I came to the comments to say that while Agalloch probably haven't got any requests on the channel, he'd probably enjoy it as a composer, as they have an interesting "style", and should check it out sometime, in his own time or whatever... I'm pleasantly surprised. Take my upvote, maybe he actually checks it out sometime, I didn't expect him to do Katatonia either.
@@maurobilotti I think music is emotion, katatonia are masters of it, but I think music is not a competition between who is more complex or who has it longer...that's why I say it's time to listen to Soen...
A reactor that did the RIGHT starter song for a change...This is where you begin with Katatonia, the rest is all up to you. Greatest band on earth (in my opinion)
Agreed. Probably my (current) favorite Katatonia song, though Inheritance would have also been a great choice. They have such a wide range of songs, even within an album, that I have trouble picking favorites.
Jonas Renkse is an absolute genius. A drummer that became a lead singer/screamer (who also plays bass in the heaviest band on the planet - Bloodbath) who then came into singing clean vocals so as to not completely lose his voice. He also writes almost all of Katatonia's music currently and plays most of the instruments in the studio for demos (keyboards, guitar, drums, bass). He may have the most deeply emotive voice in rock/metal at this point. When he sings you feel an intense ache of sadness to the marrow. Don't even get me started on his lyrics... Only through deep humility and hard life work can anyone arrive at art on this level.
Absolutely one of my favorite bands and perhaps one of the best of all time in my opinion. Night is the New Day is one of my top 3 favorite albums and i enjoy every one of their albums so much.
I think it's cool that you key in on what all these great bass players do for the music you're listening to. It's nice to give them some recognition because they really do tie it all together. Thanks for your work to make these videos happen. Much appreciated!
If I had to HIGHLY recommend a band to react/listen to, it would be FAIR TO MIDLAND. They're unfortunately busted up, but are THE most unique and awesome band that I've ever listened to.
Im so glad you picked up on the vocals coming in at an unusual time. Katatonia does that a lot! The vocals are layed over the songs so dynamically. They're incredible.
I'd love him to react to some of their more intimate, strong and "sad" songs such as God's Acre and Fortune. One of them two would be a blessing since they make me cry every time I listen to them.
So many brilliant songs to choose from: Lotus for the entire beauty of the song, Fraccions for the multi-rhythmic patterns, The Words for a better appreciation of Joel's voice ... And the many many songs that show off the proficiency of the entire band.
Nice pick bro. Katatonia is criminally underrated. Great band. Spot on with your assessment. His vocals are deceptively tricky with the phrasing and melodies/ harmonies. Great rhythm section and guitarwork. So smart and creative... those two elements are not always married seamlessly together but they seem to be naturals at it. It all just feels right and flows smoothly.
Man, so glad u found Katatonia. They have a huge treasure chest packed with gems of songs. You should also check out the swedish band LETTERS FROM THE COLONY!!
I love watching your videos, it gives me the feeling of listening to something for the first time again! Katatonia is certainly one of my all time favorites and I even have Lethean's chorus tattooed on my arm. Thank you so much for giving me a second first listening on it!
As a Swede, I'm blown away that you did a reaction to this underappreciated band. You do NOT bla bla bla too much. I love your input on details I haven't thought about, even though I've heard the songs hundreds of times. ;) Would love if you did Soen soon. Either Lotus if you're in a bluesy mode, or Dissident from their latest album.
I've loved Katatonia for a very long time, they're incredibly talented musicians and have changed up their genre in the way of all good progressive bands over the past 25 or 30 years (or however long it's been I've lost track).
Since you're doing Swedish stuff, you should definitely deep dive into Cult of Luna! Soon they are releasing other pieces of music. My suggestion for COL is "The Fall" or "I: The Weapon". Spoiler alert they have 2 drummers!
I very rarely comment on videos but here it is - love your channel so far and LOVE Katatonia. Please give them another spin soon. Cheers and keep rolling!
This is such a great band. I loved watching your face as you react to the different parts. I imagine it's how I look when I'm listening to them and get lost in the music!
Oh nice... great to see Katatonia getting some love. I just love the odd-metal-ambient-harmonies from these guys. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out their 'acoustic' album called Sanctitude. Just amazing 'unplugged' arrangements of many of their coolest songs.
One of my all time favorite bands, especially the period until the full lenght album "The Great Cold Distance" (2006). "My twin" - ah, such are good memories... :)
This was Awesome!!! I've only learned about Katatonia in the last 3yrs, from My Twin sister... @ 10m35s Absolutely Loved you're "I know most of you just went into labor" comment.... having yelled at the screen often, for that very thing, it was Soooo much fun being with You this time as a "first-time listener" for this song, didn't hurt my feelings at all, and understood your stop. Love You're stuff Sooo Much!!! Sorry had to edit, Soil's Song, My Twin, In The White, Deliberation... well "Great Cold Distance" is so far my favorite album....
Dude!, I’ve bit my tongue long enough.. this is the first time I’ve commented on TH-cam period in like 7 yrs. It’s an awesome experience watching the music I’ve loved for years, truly move you as it’s moved me. Tool started you on this path correct? How you haven’t done Stinkfist, from Aenima... is beyond me! Is no one telling you? Then Deftones, drive.. from around the fur. If you do those 2 I’ll suggest things that aren’t even on your radar and probably never will be. And btw.. decomposer is a pretty funny shtick, but I cld swear this experience is renewing you more than anything!
I so love that you discovered Katatonia, they are very much part of my life's soundtrack. When you cycle back to them I can't recommend enough that you listen to "July" and "Soil's Song."
I just love Katatonia, it's one of my favorite bands. You should check out the songs Last Song Before the Fade & Shifts from the album The Fall of Hearts. For me, album of the year 2016. And I would also like to draw your attention to Cynic - Veil of Maya. And I am still here...
A huge thank you to whoever suggested this. Always nice to see my favorite band get more spotlight. And, of course, thank you for reacting to it and giving your thoughts on it. The thing with skipping the second chorus and going into the bridge straight from the second verse is something they've incorporated since 2009's "Night is the New Day" album, and with each new album they only took it even further. There are a couple songs on their latest release, "City Burials", that follow the old patterns with three choruses in total, but most of the time they don't use that formula anymore. Definitely suggest you to check out their two latest albums, I think from a composer's standpoint you'll find them the most interesting. "The Fall Of Hearts" has a miriad of long songs (With Residual being the best one, and anyone can fight me about it haha) with intricate structure, tempo changes, very cool effect choises and a very prevalent use of background percussion. This album is also recorded with a new drummer and solo-guitarist, and their mastership shines throughout the whole record (although I'd say Passer is the track to go to if you wanna hear what they can do out the gate). "City Burials" is mostly tamer, but the drumming in the opening track, Heart Set to Divide blows my mind to the next universe. Vanishers is probably the most beautiful song I have ever heard and City Glaciers is a deserving inheritor of what "The Fall Of Hearts" was about, being a long song that tells a story, with changing tempo (17/8 in the verses!) and a very odd atmosphere of being dark and gloomy but somehow filled with hope.
Yesss, thank you! Katatonia was the soundtrack to my life for some years, really helped me through some shiet. Such a beautiful, emotional & varied discography. I'd suggest "Walking By A Wire" or "Onward Into Battle" next 👍
I love Katatonia and this is one of their more underrated albums, in my opinion. Easily one of my favs and this song is one of my favs. Great description of the song.
Kayo Dot - The Manifold Curiosity Just throwing that up first to see if anyone upvotes. Fingers crossed! More importantly though... Been binging on these for a week now, and you’ve already become my favorite music reaction channel! Just the perfect amount of pure reaction plus analysis and education. I hope you keep this up forever, I’m even watching videos on bands I’ve never listened to before and expanding my own horizons. Super appreciate it dude, I look forward to your videos every day!
Kayo Dot is cool. I would also recommend Maudlin of the Well, the band that led up to Kayo Dot. Songs: Heaven and Weak, They Aren't All Beautiful, Girl With a Watering Can.
@@benrichardson7306 hell yeah, that would be awesome too. I tend to prefer maudlin of the Well myself, I'm just incredibly curious to see how a composer would react to something like Kayo Dot given how completely unconventional they are. Really though any Toby Driver or motW/KO.-alum project on this channel would be amazing.
thanks for this reaction, I absolutely love this song! it's too damn emotional for me as it reminds me a specific time in my life. Katatonia is an amazing band. I would recommend other songs like: - The Longest Year - My Twin - Serein - Onward Into Battle - Brave
One of my favorite bands, that it’s getting better and better with every album. I love this song. If you feel like digging into them I would to see your reaction to “Last Song Before The Fade”, “Departer” (Renske’s voice on this one is out of this world) and “Journey Through Pressure”
Amazing vibe. I am a huge fan of Klone, and this group has that same ability to sit with a pocket while making the music varied, interesting, and a bit unpredictable. Thanks for the share.
Eleven albums in, and they always evolve without losing the sound makes them unique, and sets them apart. True art. Musically, I would hate to follow them onstage. Best of luck suckers!!!
FINALLY. Last time I searced "Katatonia reaction" on TH-cam, it was just a bunch of people nodding along through the song, then saying "Yeah, that was ok... Ok, that's the end of the video, don't forget to like and subscribe--" Like, yes, I know their music is not the easiest to get into as "just a listener", like you put it, but come on... They're my favourite band and I'm seeing them live on Saturday :)
What I mean by "not easy to get into" is that their songs are quite much calmer and more subtle than many other metal bands, so people who are "just listeners" of music, miss out on the talent for a while before seeing it. They might even seem boring or lame to them, because they're used to music where a lot is happening, more obviously than in a Katatonia song.
It's so rare to see Katatonia - one of my all time favorite bands - in these react videos. I'd love for you to do more! Personal song recommendations: - Serein - Deliberation - Soil's Song
Probably my favourite track off this album. Dead End Kings is a great release from them for sure. definitely reccomend checking out any track from it. they re-released it a year or two later as an acoustic album as well, and this track is killer even without the hard hitting backing arrangements
After he explained stuff about the song, re-listening to it i realized that it is much more of a masterpiece than i thought, this proves that more you know about music the more you can feel it
So happy you react on Katatonia. Such a great band. If you plan to do more, I suggest "Last song before the fade" from their amazing album "The fall of hearts". Otherwise, I'm waiting for you to react on any Mike Patton's work !
Do more Katatonia! Katatonia is cool because they have a different sound going on every record they've released. Their range is absolutely tremendous. If you were to put their entire discography on shuffle, you'd think you were listening to a different band every song until the vocals come in.
Man I'm glad you gave these guys a shot. What's great is, their sound progresses, so if you look at other albums you'll find truly different approaches. They do this without ever really betraying who they are though. Even looking all the way back to their extreme Doomish Blackish Death Metal roots; there are still nods to that in their current compositions; but you'd really have to know what you're listening for to recognize it. I think they're one of the most amazing bands ever. I've seen them play with Opeth four times. Their two bands combine in some manner ( I forget exactly who off the top of my head. ) to form a third band called Bloodbath. Every time they play together and I can, I go, because if they come out as Bloodbath I want to be there. It's very rare; but it has happened. And about that: Bloodbath is one of the craziest and best Death Metal bands in my opinion. Technically now another group has taken over as "Bloodbath", so I don't know if my dream will ever be realized; I don't know the lore of how that happened, but they're amazing as well. Straight full on Death Metal might not be as appealing; but if you decide to look into it, I'd start there. They're more... listenable than a lot of the others, I guess I would say. Friendly to the ear. Death Metal can just be kinda hard to listen to in general EVEN IF you appreciate all the technical things happening. As for the name, I usually just pronounce their name the same way that I'd pronounce the medical condition, "Cat-a-tonic"; though to be honest I don't know if that's actually correct per the band.
Thanks geebiz for your input in what is the best but not so well known bands...We are of the higher intelligence, the people who listen to this music. Musically of course...
I love how you articulated depth of composition and chance taking by musicians in these genres of music, especially in the progressive metal realm. Obviously there are a few groups that have reached mainstream media, but there are so many cool musical ideas being spread thru the underground metal scenes. It provides for endless exploration and fun. The adventurous rhythmic ideas, unique melodies, atonal composition, all while still evoking atmosphere and emotion. Anyways, I've enjoyed your videos, although sometimes I wish you'd go further down the rabbit hole on some of the music theory, but I understand the purpose of your videos. Thanks for what you do and sharing your passions!
I'm still here bud! Love the reviews, and it's always nice getting the traditional terms for some of the music I love. Most every self taught band/musician knows a lot of these, but don't know what the technical term is, so its hard to communicate. Thanks for doing these and seemingly actually loving to do it.
You should propably check Cult of Luna - Dim or Dark City Dead Man and Isis - So Did We . These are my two favourite bands and i think it's time for you to discover the world of Post Metal.
It's likely a reach, but I'd love to see/hear your reaction to the band Deathspell Omega. You say you're an old guy, but DSO is otherworldly and I guarantee you have never heard anything remotely close. :) Love your channel!
A band I feel is very underrated, don't see many people reacting to them.
I came here to say the exact same thing. Those dudes don't get nearly enough praise
It wouldn't be something much people would appreciate, since i see a lot of people fail to see what is the actual meaning deep within the music, they just notice whats on the surface if you know what i mean
They are, in my opinion, the KINGS of hard/progressive rock/metal. Their original drummer was CRIMINALLY underrated.
@@victors.6255 Daniel Liljekvist? He kicked some serious ass in Subdive. Check out their song "Gasoline". It's not like Katatonia, but pretty groovy. If I'm remembering correctly I think both of the Norrman's are in that band too. I don't think they ever made it very big.
Extremely under-rated. It is one band that I can introduce people to, and 9 times out of ten they like them.
I am absolutely thrilled to see Katatonia getting some attention. Beautiful, dark music with remarkable musicality, composition and arrangement.
same , we need to band together and push more reactors...this would be a great intro to the band
Such an underrated band. Not that they are small time, but they are so unique, and make such amazing artistic choices in their writing. They really deserve to be way bigger than they are.
I love Katatonia. I never expected to hear anyone react to one of their tunes.
Same!
The Great Cold Distance really pulled me into their stuff, but also never expected them to be on a reaction channel.
Kudos to whoever recommended them.
Katatonia has way too many good songs for how little people are reacting or talking about them. I agree, so glad he found them.
@@eatower2 *too many good albums.
Agalloch - In The Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Great idea!
Agalloch will blow him away!
th-cam.com/video/GvkavKug9jg/w-d-xo.html Here's the link for it :)
Haha, I came to the comments to say that while Agalloch probably haven't got any requests on the channel, he'd probably enjoy it as a composer, as they have an interesting "style", and should check it out sometime, in his own time or whatever... I'm pleasantly surprised. Take my upvote, maybe he actually checks it out sometime, I didn't expect him to do Katatonia either.
Epic somg
The drummer is a beast on this one!
Katatonia has kept me alive for 15 + years. Easily my favourite band, and the most impactful in my life.
Katatonia are poetry ...it's time to listening SOEN
I've listened "Cognitive " good work, superband.
Katatonia is way more complex than Soen. Soen is good, but after a few listens you get that everything is pretty "verse/chorus/bridge/chorus"
@@maurobilotti I think music is emotion, katatonia are masters of it, but I think music is not a competition between who is more complex or who has it longer...that's why I say it's time to listen to Soen...
A reactor that did the RIGHT starter song for a change...This is where you begin with Katatonia, the rest is all up to you. Greatest band on earth (in my opinion)
This song is a-maz-ing.
Almost every album by them has got a song that can work like a hook. This one does the same for Dead End Kings I believe.
Agreed. Probably my (current) favorite Katatonia song, though Inheritance would have also been a great choice. They have such a wide range of songs, even within an album, that I have trouble picking favorites.
Yeah deffo in their top 3, and, by some angles of view, the greatest band on earth.
They are my favourite as well. Truly inspirational music ❤
Jonas Renkse is an absolute genius. A drummer that became a lead singer/screamer (who also plays bass in the heaviest band on the planet - Bloodbath) who then came into singing clean vocals so as to not completely lose his voice. He also writes almost all of Katatonia's music currently and plays most of the instruments in the studio for demos (keyboards, guitar, drums, bass). He may have the most deeply emotive voice in rock/metal at this point. When he sings you feel an intense ache of sadness to the marrow. Don't even get me started on his lyrics... Only through deep humility and hard life work can anyone arrive at art on this level.
They released a live acoustic concert "Sanctitude" where they played this song. Beautiful.
One of my absolute favourite Bands.
Been listening too them for over 19 years :D
Crazy to believe thay Katatonia was formed in 1991. And still going strong! 🤘🖤🤘🖤
This band continues to be the most underrated band in my playlist. It amazes me that I find first video reacting to them. Much love. Subscribed!!
So happy to see you cover Katatonia!! I love this band!!
Katatonia’s song “Takeover” is incredible as well!
One of my top 5 bands, so glad you reacted to one of their songs.
One of my most favorite things about Katatonia is exactly what he's mentioning, none of their songs sound like songs "should" and it's awesome
Absolutely one of my favorite bands and perhaps one of the best of all time in my opinion.
Night is the New Day is one of my top 3 favorite albums and i enjoy every one of their albums so much.
I think it's cool that you key in on what all these great bass players do for the music you're listening to. It's nice to give them some recognition because they really do tie it all together. Thanks for your work to make these videos happen. Much appreciated!
The quality of this song is otherwordly, a mystery. Forever one of greatest tunes I've ever heard.
If I had to HIGHLY recommend a band to react/listen to, it would be FAIR TO MIDLAND. They're unfortunately busted up, but are THE most unique and awesome band that I've ever listened to.
I second that! In fact, I may have suggested them once before. ;)
You know, they remind me of Rishloo somewhat.
This is an interesting find. Thanx
I second that, FTM is an amazing band!
Fair to Midland were amazing, I miss them every day. They really 'saved' me during a very difficult phase.
I third that!!!
Katatonia is so underrated! So atmospheric and dark.
Im so glad you picked up on the vocals coming in at an unusual time. Katatonia does that a lot! The vocals are layed over the songs so dynamically. They're incredible.
Huge band! Greetings from Greece!
I just love the band. And looove this song. I never knew why... :) Glad I'm not alone in this!
Amazing to see a reaction to Katatonia, truly wonderful group. Maybe there's hope that Therion will get a spot too.
Tesseract - Hexes
One of my favorite bands!! Thanks for the reaction!
Katatonia is one of a couple bands tbat got me through some dark times. I recommend Journey Through Pressure
I'm so glad you're checking them out!!
Anyone wanna recommend him Soen? 😀
YESYESYESYESYESYESEYSESYEYSYEYSYSYEYYYESEY
doit
I'll doitto
PLEASE
I did it. Anyone else?
I'd love him to react to some of their more intimate, strong and "sad" songs such as God's Acre and Fortune. One of them two would be a blessing since they make me cry every time I listen to them.
So many brilliant songs to choose from: Lotus for the entire beauty of the song, Fraccions for the multi-rhythmic patterns, The Words for a better appreciation of Joel's voice ... And the many many songs that show off the proficiency of the entire band.
Such a nice surprise seeing a reaction to Katatonia! Love it!!!
Thanks for doing Katatonia! One of my favorite bands. They are amazing!
This band is so close to my heart.
Nice pick bro. Katatonia is criminally underrated. Great band. Spot on with your assessment. His vocals are deceptively tricky with the phrasing and melodies/ harmonies. Great rhythm section and guitarwork. So smart and creative... those two elements are not always married seamlessly together but they seem to be naturals at it. It all just feels right and flows smoothly.
Man, so glad u found Katatonia. They have a huge treasure chest packed with gems of songs. You should also check out the swedish band LETTERS FROM THE COLONY!!
I love watching your videos, it gives me the feeling of listening to something for the first time again!
Katatonia is certainly one of my all time favorites and I even have Lethean's chorus tattooed on my arm. Thank you so much for giving me a second first listening on it!
One of my All-Time-Favourite songs from Katatonia. Thanks for this reaction
i prefer their early stuff, but i highly respect bands like this who feel they have exhausted a genre so they change, adapt, evolve, and progress
As a Swede, I'm blown away that you did a reaction to this underappreciated band. You do NOT bla bla bla too much. I love your input on details I haven't thought about, even though I've heard the songs hundreds of times. ;)
Would love if you did Soen soon. Either Lotus if you're in a bluesy mode, or Dissident from their latest album.
I've loved Katatonia for a very long time, they're incredibly talented musicians and have changed up their genre in the way of all good progressive bands over the past 25 or 30 years (or however long it's been I've lost track).
Katatonia - Dispossession
Katatonia - Unfurl
Katatonia - My twin
Vandraren
Tonight's music!
Dispossession was one of the first full songs I ever learned, and I used it to hone my improvisation skills to extend the short solo Blakkheim does.
Darkness coming!!!!
Katatonia is one of my favorites. 🤩 Great band
Since you're doing Swedish stuff, you should definitely deep dive into Cult of Luna! Soon they are releasing other pieces of music. My suggestion for COL is "The Fall" or "I: The Weapon". Spoiler alert they have 2 drummers!
If we're going this way, I will suggest Isis or Russian Circles instead of Cult of Luna... but it's just about my personal taste. ;-)
Their acoustic version of Passing Through still gives me chills.
THANK YOU! Been listening to this band about 10 years ago, completely forgot about it.I am going to relive some memories now.
Great Suggestion
Yes, Cult of Luna please!
And now...October....
This time you won't be needing me
To run along the freeway
To weigh one's heart against the oncoming dark....
❤❤❤
I very rarely comment on videos but here it is - love your channel so far and LOVE Katatonia. Please give them another spin soon. Cheers and keep rolling!
I hope you live forever my brother
This is such a great band. I loved watching your face as you react to the different parts. I imagine it's how I look when I'm listening to them and get lost in the music!
Oh nice... great to see Katatonia getting some love. I just love the odd-metal-ambient-harmonies from these guys. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out their 'acoustic' album called Sanctitude. Just amazing 'unplugged' arrangements of many of their coolest songs.
One of my all time favorite bands, especially the period until the full lenght album "The Great Cold Distance" (2006). "My twin" - ah, such are good memories... :)
Favorite band. This is one of my favorite songs. Shifts and Hypnone is the best.
I recently discovered Katatonia and the couple of songs that I heard were beautiful! Awesome band
Bravissimo.
Complimenti per la tua splendida reazione.
This was Awesome!!! I've only learned about Katatonia in the last 3yrs, from My Twin sister... @ 10m35s Absolutely Loved you're "I know most of you just went into labor" comment.... having yelled at the screen often, for that very thing, it was Soooo much fun being with You this time as a "first-time listener" for this song, didn't hurt my feelings at all, and understood your stop. Love You're stuff Sooo Much!!!
Sorry had to edit, Soil's Song, My Twin, In The White, Deliberation... well "Great Cold Distance" is so far my favorite album....
Dude!, I’ve bit my tongue long enough.. this is the first time I’ve commented on TH-cam period in like 7 yrs. It’s an awesome experience watching the music I’ve loved for years, truly move you as it’s moved me. Tool started you on this path correct? How you haven’t done Stinkfist, from Aenima... is beyond me! Is no one telling you? Then Deftones, drive.. from around the fur. If you do those 2 I’ll suggest things that aren’t even on your radar and probably never will be. And btw.. decomposer is a pretty funny shtick, but I cld swear this experience is renewing you more than anything!
I so love that you discovered Katatonia, they are very much part of my life's soundtrack. When you cycle back to them I can't recommend enough that you listen to "July" and "Soil's Song."
Hypnos and Takeover 2 incredible pieces also. Katatonia has incredible dynamics. Jonas’s lyrics are poetic wizardry
If Katatonia, then Idle Blood or Sulfur. The third one's got to be Evidence. You know you want to hear it.
I just love Katatonia, it's one of my favorite bands. You should check out the songs Last Song Before the Fade & Shifts from the album The Fall of Hearts. For me, album of the year 2016. And I would also like to draw your attention to Cynic - Veil of Maya. And I am still here...
My album of the year that year also. And my fav Katatonia album.
@@themetalpig7613 I agree, best Katatonia album ever...
A huge thank you to whoever suggested this. Always nice to see my favorite band get more spotlight. And, of course, thank you for reacting to it and giving your thoughts on it.
The thing with skipping the second chorus and going into the bridge straight from the second verse is something they've incorporated since 2009's "Night is the New Day" album, and with each new album they only took it even further. There are a couple songs on their latest release, "City Burials", that follow the old patterns with three choruses in total, but most of the time they don't use that formula anymore.
Definitely suggest you to check out their two latest albums, I think from a composer's standpoint you'll find them the most interesting. "The Fall Of Hearts" has a miriad of long songs (With Residual being the best one, and anyone can fight me about it haha) with intricate structure, tempo changes, very cool effect choises and a very prevalent use of background percussion. This album is also recorded with a new drummer and solo-guitarist, and their mastership shines throughout the whole record (although I'd say Passer is the track to go to if you wanna hear what they can do out the gate).
"City Burials" is mostly tamer, but the drumming in the opening track, Heart Set to Divide blows my mind to the next universe. Vanishers is probably the most beautiful song I have ever heard and City Glaciers is a deserving inheritor of what "The Fall Of Hearts" was about, being a long song that tells a story, with changing tempo (17/8 in the verses!) and a very odd atmosphere of being dark and gloomy but somehow filled with hope.
This video alone deserves a subscribe to your channel.
Yesss, thank you! Katatonia was the soundtrack to my life for some years, really helped me through some shiet. Such a beautiful, emotional & varied discography. I'd suggest "Walking By A Wire" or "Onward Into Battle" next 👍
I love Katatonia and this is one of their more underrated albums, in my opinion. Easily one of my favs and this song is one of my favs. Great description of the song.
Kayo Dot - The Manifold Curiosity
Just throwing that up first to see if anyone upvotes. Fingers crossed! More importantly though...
Been binging on these for a week now, and you’ve already become my favorite music reaction channel! Just the perfect amount of pure reaction plus analysis and education. I hope you keep this up forever, I’m even watching videos on bands I’ve never listened to before and expanding my own horizons. Super appreciate it dude, I look forward to your videos every day!
Kayo Dot is cool. I would also recommend Maudlin of the Well, the band that led up to Kayo Dot. Songs: Heaven and Weak, They Aren't All Beautiful, Girl With a Watering Can.
@@benrichardson7306 hell yeah, that would be awesome too. I tend to prefer maudlin of the Well myself, I'm just incredibly curious to see how a composer would react to something like Kayo Dot given how completely unconventional they are.
Really though any Toby Driver or motW/KO.-alum project on this channel would be amazing.
Oh fuck yeah Katatonia!! One of my fav. bands of all time.
totally wish youd do more katatonia, they have a bunch of interesting stuff
thanks for this reaction, I absolutely love this song! it's too damn emotional for me as it reminds me a specific time in my life.
Katatonia is an amazing band. I would recommend other songs like:
- The Longest Year
- My Twin
- Serein
- Onward Into Battle
- Brave
One of my favorites of katatonia, and my favorite Anders Nystrom guitar solo! You're gonna enjoy them so much.
Would love to hear this one again for the first time - great track. Thanks for reacting to this! (and as always the intelligent deconstruction too)
One of my favorite bands, that it’s getting better and better with every album. I love this song. If you feel like digging into them I would to see your reaction to “Last Song Before The Fade”, “Departer” (Renske’s voice on this one is out of this world) and “Journey Through Pressure”
Amazing vibe. I am a huge fan of Klone, and this group has that same ability to sit with a pocket while making the music varied, interesting, and a bit unpredictable. Thanks for the share.
Eleven albums in, and they always evolve without losing the sound makes them unique, and sets them apart. True art. Musically, I would hate to follow them onstage. Best of luck suckers!!!
Picture this show lineup- Opeth, Steven Wilson and Katatonia.
What a show!!!!
FINALLY. Last time I searced "Katatonia reaction" on TH-cam, it was just a bunch of people nodding along through the song, then saying "Yeah, that was ok... Ok, that's the end of the video, don't forget to like and subscribe--" Like, yes, I know their music is not the easiest to get into as "just a listener", like you put it, but come on...
They're my favourite band and I'm seeing them live on Saturday :)
What I mean by "not easy to get into" is that their songs are quite much calmer and more subtle than many other metal bands, so people who are "just listeners" of music, miss out on the talent for a while before seeing it. They might even seem boring or lame to them, because they're used to music where a lot is happening, more obviously than in a Katatonia song.
It's so rare to see Katatonia - one of my all time favorite bands - in these react videos. I'd love for you to do more! Personal song recommendations:
- Serein
- Deliberation
- Soil's Song
Probably my favourite track off this album. Dead End Kings is a great release from them for sure. definitely reccomend checking out any track from it. they re-released it a year or two later as an acoustic album as well, and this track is killer even without the hard hitting backing arrangements
One of my fav bands!
After he explained stuff about the song, re-listening to it i realized that it is much more of a masterpiece than i thought, this proves that more you know about music the more you can feel it
Definitely check out more Katatonia. I'd recommend Old Heart Falls or Residual.
You should def check out more of this band. Ever evolving, but getting better all the time. More progressive, more atmospheric. Good stuff.
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD!!!
So happy you react on Katatonia. Such a great band. If you plan to do more, I suggest "Last song before the fade" from their amazing album "The fall of hearts". Otherwise, I'm waiting for you to react on any Mike Patton's work !
By the way, I'm still here ! :-D
Yesssssss not enough people react to these guys!
Good morning Geebz! Nice start to the day!
Do more Katatonia! Katatonia is cool because they have a different sound going on every record they've released. Their range is absolutely tremendous. If you were to put their entire discography on shuffle, you'd think you were listening to a different band every song until the vocals come in.
Man I'm glad you gave these guys a shot. What's great is, their sound progresses, so if you look at other albums you'll find truly different approaches. They do this without ever really betraying who they are though. Even looking all the way back to their extreme Doomish Blackish Death Metal roots; there are still nods to that in their current compositions; but you'd really have to know what you're listening for to recognize it.
I think they're one of the most amazing bands ever.
I've seen them play with Opeth four times. Their two bands combine in some manner ( I forget exactly who off the top of my head. ) to form a third band called Bloodbath. Every time they play together and I can, I go, because if they come out as Bloodbath I want to be there. It's very rare; but it has happened.
And about that: Bloodbath is one of the craziest and best Death Metal bands in my opinion. Technically now another group has taken over as "Bloodbath", so I don't know if my dream will ever be realized; I don't know the lore of how that happened, but they're amazing as well. Straight full on Death Metal might not be as appealing; but if you decide to look into it, I'd start there. They're more... listenable than a lot of the others, I guess I would say. Friendly to the ear. Death Metal can just be kinda hard to listen to in general EVEN IF you appreciate all the technical things happening.
As for the name, I usually just pronounce their name the same way that I'd pronounce the medical condition, "Cat-a-tonic"; though to be honest I don't know if that's actually correct per the band.
by far one o my favorite bands.listen to art of darkening and shifts
Thanks geebiz for your input in what is the best but not so well known bands...We are of the higher intelligence, the people who listen to this music. Musically of course...
I love how you articulated depth of composition and chance taking by musicians in these genres of music, especially in the progressive metal realm. Obviously there are a few groups that have reached mainstream media, but there are so many cool musical ideas being spread thru the underground metal scenes. It provides for endless exploration and fun. The adventurous rhythmic ideas, unique melodies, atonal composition, all while still evoking atmosphere and emotion. Anyways, I've enjoyed your videos, although sometimes I wish you'd go further down the rabbit hole on some of the music theory, but I understand the purpose of your videos. Thanks for what you do and sharing your passions!
I'm still here! :) Thanks for the vid
Peak work of Per Eriksson on this song imo
Best band ever 🔥💥🌋
Vektor - Outer Isolation, the song not the album! I love your stuff man
if he will do it he will become deaf. I love them but the vocals.... the vocals....
I'm still here bud! Love the reviews, and it's always nice getting the traditional terms for some of the music I love.
Most every self taught band/musician knows a lot of these, but don't know what the technical term is, so its hard to communicate. Thanks for doing these and seemingly actually loving to do it.
Thank you for reacting to my favourite band of the past number of years. Now try Soen.
You should propably check Cult of Luna - Dim or Dark City Dead Man and Isis - So Did We . These are my two favourite bands and i think it's time for you to discover the world of Post Metal.
Sweden represent.... soooo gooos
I love katatonia! So happy you did this video!
You should really check out "kuervos del sur - gaviotas" it's like a andine katatonia
It's likely a reach, but I'd love to see/hear your reaction to the band Deathspell Omega. You say you're an old guy, but DSO is otherworldly and I guarantee you have never heard anything remotely close. :)
Love your channel!