@@spiderman4x A lot of rockers got hooked on various things from heroin to prescription meds for that exact reason, Phil Anselmo being a good example. Touring in a rock 'n' roll band is VERY taxing on the body.
@@nomesobrenome4092 sad but true🎵🎶.... Yet. Their are a couple hand fulls of songs that outshine...and since I've been a full supporter since lightning.. I don't ever wanna be considered an elitist. Plus such a cliche anymore.. I will die b4. Ever becoming a cliche
The best example of a musical representation of an orgasm I have always believed is in this same album in Orion. Even tapers off to easy going post nut clarity once it ends.
@@davidedens6353 Rumors Have it that GOD Himself... reached his arm straight DOWN from heaven above with that 4 string monster. RICKENBACKER ○○□●■¤○ BAD BOY BASS slapped it right into cliffs hands and told cliff.. " here you go, Now go change the world "!!
As much as I respect Cliff, Master of Puppets is James Hetfield's creation. Not Cliff. Almost everything in Metallica is created by James Hetfield along with Lars
Every Metallica fan might know that but I always appreciate when ppl share lil tidbits. We might know this, but ppl/we/I share these lil facts for the ppl who don't know
When I was younger and dealt with addiction I would listen to this song quite a bit because it would help me think about the mistakes I was making, putting all of it in to perspective, then helped me walk away from it. I have been clean for 27 years now.
His songs in The System Has Failed are definitely vocally better. Not strange though since he took vocal classes before producing that album. Maybe an idea for Rebecca to try some of that album.
that middle section interlude is maybe the most beautiful piece of metal music ever written.almost like classical music. and they were 20 - 21 years old when they wrote it. do more metallica please :) like your reactions (as usual)
I can't decide if she liked it or not. Metal is not for everyone but this is as good as it gets. I would love to see her do some Slayer or Megadeth. Dave's vocals would confuse her.
I was already into hard rock and started to hear metal in my teenage years. When you hear old classic Metallica sound for the first time you get confused. I remember hearing One for the first time...so many ups and downs, different rythyms my ears were not used to...and VERY RAW harsh sound... Metallica gets better after you hear it a couple times.
@@michaelgallardo6804 I reckon She can handle any music. But maybe start with a nice melodic catchy one like South of Heaven as a warm up to Raining death.
I really enjoy watching classically trained artists such as yourself delve into metal and hard rock. It's so refreshing to hear professionally trained musicians appreciate the genre I grew up with and give legitimacy to it when the generation before us called it noise and garbage. Thank you for doing this!
What’s cool is that a lot of metal songs comes from classical music. Listen to mars bringer of war. It’s a classical piece that helped birth “am I evil” by Metallica and “Black Sabbath” by Black Sabbath
Mephilis 78 Although the black album made me a fan, That 4 album run from Kill ‘em All to “....and Justice” is probably one of the greatest runs in music history. The collective impact that those 4 albums had on metal as a genre and as a culture can not be overstated. I promise you every metal band that’s come out in the last 20-30 years got either their sound, ideas or both from at least one of those albums
She said "Awfully long introduction" and that was like the first time I heard the Black Album wondering when all that slow shit was going to stop and they were going to get on with the metal. It's been over 30 years, and we're still waiting.
At that point James had never had a singing lesson. On tour for the album after this one, And Justice For All, he actually injured his vocal chords. For the next album, The Black album, he actually worked with a vocal coach.
That actually explains really well why he sounds so different between the early album and the live album S&M with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, even on the older songs. I thought he just changed his style because he liked it more, but it makes a lot of sense that it would be better for his voice (less high screeching and more actual "body").
Enter Sandman would be a good next reaction. It shows the extreme change in his voice. For Whom The Bell Tolls is also a good track when it comes to early vocals.
He blew his voice out on the tour for the black album. He started taking lessons then, that’s when you start hearing him trying to actually sing in concerts. It’s a very noticeable change in his live performances. Poor technique and extremely long and heavily booked tour schedule caught up to him. I tried to find the actual numbers of that tour but had no luck, I believe it was 3 years straight with 5 shows a week. And the ever so healthy life style they lived at the time helped to I’m sure lol
I love how you shushed yourself at 7:00. It was cute. I'm not a huge Metallica fan but if you haven't heard One yet you should. For me, one of the best songs ever written
The song’s construction is literally about addiction. The first third is an angry junkie looking for a fix, the second third is scoring a fix and the rush, then it wears off, beginning the chaotic third act.
That's almost correct. The first third is the drug speaking and asserting its control over the addict. The second third is the addict, in a moment of clarity, realizing the hold he's under, the pain it causes him and his desire to be free. The final act is the drug pulling the addict back from lucidity and into it's control again, never to be released. I had a high school English teacher who helped foster my love of heavy metal. Every year after I graduated, he had me come back in the fall for a day and teach his students a lesson on symbolism and metaphors in writing using this song.
@@thecreaturezoid478 sounds like an amazing teacher. I had a English teacher similar to this, but he referenced the Doors mostly. I also came back years later to sit in on his lessons.
@@maxseth1 Yeah he was really a great teacher. I still keep up with him to this day. He ran an after-school club for all the rock and heavy metal kids, and organized the same club at the other two high schools in town. Kids would come after school and listen to heavy metal and 80's rock and share music with each other. The clubs at the three schools would help get kids in touch so they could start bands as well. You could go to him and be like "Hey, I need a drummer." and he'd contact the teachers at the other schools to find out if they had any drummers in their clubs and get you contact info for them. The world needs more teachers like that.
I also heard that at first, but she sort of said "I though it was the Rocky theme tune". I think it's the rapid guitar downstrokes and chokes that are giving her the impression.
@@giogio182 I wasn't being elitist about the what is rock or metal 🤣 I genuinely ment it was adorable that she was so surprised, I thought one would expect a heavy tune if the band is named Metallica. That's not really a bad thing either, it points to an open mind, going into it without prejudice.
@@F1rstWorldNomaD I originally had that kind of outlook too for a while I thought Megadeth was a death metal band, so I stayed away from them not liking growl vocals. I tried them years later the irony being I don't like them because of the vocalist.
giogio182 Yeah, I thought I heard her mention Rocky theme song, too, but couldn’t tell if she meant the movie soundtrack or if the piece was heavy (i.e., it’s “rock-y”). If she meant the soundtrack, did she mean “Eye of the Tiger”? Or the original soundtrack from the first? I don’t hear the similarities with the latter.
Look, coming from a perspective of great familiarity and fan enthusiasm, it’s too easy for us to judge. Keep in mind that this is often THE VERY FIRST time these people have EVER heard some of this stuff. It might take a little while to sink in. As very experienced Hard Rock fans, even us, how many songs have taken more than one listen for you to fully appreciate it? I love Rebecca and I think she’s more than fair overall. She’s quite entertaining also and knows her stuff singing wise. Hey, she’s going outside her comfort zone and giving Hard Rock a chance! All I’m saying is go easy on her, it’s not her area of music expertise. She’s coming around and DOES appreciate well crafted music of all genres. Peace, Phil
I grew up with this band, as a kid lyrical nuance didn't grip me as tightly, it was just cool and aggressive and fun. Now looking at it and hearing the message, the cocaine talking to the user and its just got so many more levels of awesome than I realized back then. Good to see you do dark stuff too!
My 23yr old sister got into listening to Metallica because I used to listen to them so much. Now she shows me the really cool stuff like Nightwish. She is autistic and has a better ear than I do. I'm supposed to be the musician! 2 seconds of damn near any classic or modern rock song and she names it.
I laughed when I saw the title of this one. Most don't listen to Metallica for the vocals haha. Glad to see you at least appreciate one of the legendary metal songs. Thanks for the metal love btw 😘
yea Rebs is cute and has a confident personality i dont think she was herself in this video but i dont blame her since it's not a live performance it's not fair to her either
@@ericpetersen5926 The whole reason they have classical vibes is because a legend that died before his time, and you can still hear Cliff's influence in Metallica today.
I am always in amazement at how well trained James Hetfield is. Did you know his mother was an opera singer? Thank you for being so open to exploring the crunchier side of rock! Definitely two favorite people in the same place!!
@@hinjurock70 Self-taught until the black album. During the recording of that album, he blew out his voice entirely and started working with a teacher to know how to avoid that happening again. It changed his vocal style pretty significantly. (Same thing kind of happened with Matt Heafy from Trivium)
I don't see how anyone could listen to Kill 'Em All and think James had any training whatsoever. There's a clear distinction between his vocals pre- and post-Black Album, when he started any kind of training because he blew his voice out making that record. He's told this story himself.
Very interesting reaction there. You went in with an open mind, didn't get put off by that wall of noise, yet you didn't at any time seem to be focusing on the lyrics either. Just listened to the mood that was conveyed through the music and vocals. And while you payed no attention to the story being told with words, you got the emotions perfectly by just listening to the melody and the diction. It is a testament to how well this song was arranged on every level and your reaction actually managed to deepen my appreciation for this song (after 20+ years of me listening to it). Thank you, well done!
Master of Puppets was such a brilliantly written song. If you really want to categorize it, it IS music theater because of the story it tells. The first part was the drug enticing the individual to use it. The melodic interlude was the state of euphoria felt once the individual succumbed to the drug. That was followed by a state of betrayal felt by the individual when the drug failed to deliver what it promised. Lastly, the drug reasserts it's dominance over the individual.
This song is perfectly describing a drug addicts emotions musically. From the anger, to the psychedelic feeling when high, back down to the anger and frustration.
I think that was the premise of the song whether it was first person perspective or the things they saw on the scene is the question possibly a combo of both
“The music tells the story” is the most accurate description of this song. This song is the best example of drug addiction I have heard. It’s more than just the lyrics themself. The song tells the story of the addict seeking drugs. He takes the drug and is euphoric during the solo. He then comes down and must “chase the dragon” for more. It then gets aggressive as he does anything for the next fix. Thus, the master has control of the puppet strings until death.
@@SimoRaven19 Moscow is the most impactful, but imo 1996 Irvine is probably the best live version, though. James sings his heart out, everything is on pace, they open with the acoustic sound rather than going straight to it, just beautiful.
In the 80s and early nineties, Hetfield's voice was like a distillation of all the rage and frustration that every middle class and poor white boy felt about the world. His tone and timbre sounded _so_ familiar to us. To us, he sounded more like _us_ than we thought _we_ did. He's had to crank back on the fry and distortion in his age and decrepitude, and his harmonies and general expressiveness have only improved (I refer to the Unforgiven saga), but he was raw, screaming anger and spite at the start. I loved it. I resented him for going 'soft' for a long time, but a Gen X metalhead has to be honest with himself at some point and admit that, once it starts to hurt _all the time,_ you gotta ease up. Happened to Danzig. Compare The Sugarcubes to Björk today. Axl Rose. And holy shit, Vince Neil! Maybe they got soft. Maybe there were monitor issues. A great man I can't recall the name of once said getting old is not a job for pussies, and I suspect therein lies the crux. It's kicking my ass, I'll tell you. That's what makes vocalists like Brian Johnson, Bruce Dickinson, and, gods save him, Ozzy Osbourne so fucking special. But I think the all-time, undisputed, Unageing Scream Award has to go to Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth. Titanium vocal cords on that guy. *P.S.:* Black Francis, a.k.a. Frank Black, a.k.a. Charles Thompson IV. That boy sure can holler.
Very well said and very true.It is also a pleasure to see that somebody gives respect to Bobby ''Blitz'' Ellsworth.I had the distinct pleasure of seeing overkill again in concert for the second time in over 20 years and he never sounded better.I was amazed and my jaw hit the floor.Deeper and tighter lows and higher,crispier highs and articulated mids that sound sweeter than before.HIs breathing and control has improved by leaps and bounds.Just astonishing.
@@evelynfx9530 I felt then and feel now that I'm not really qualified to speak for any other demographics. At the time, I did a lot of talking at white _girls_ about how awesome I thought Metallica was, but I don't remember hearing more than mild enthusiasm from them, although I can assert that the first time I ever actually heard Metallica was when this girl I barely knew offered me a listen on her Walkman in the cafeteria, and I wish I could remember her name, I owe her what could easily be described as a life-debt. The song was _Disposable Heroes,_ by the way. She _very patiently_ waited for me to finish _Leper Messiah_ as well before demanding her music back. Changed my life. I bet if I looked through my yearbook, I'd find her. Might even find out if there had been any black students at my school. I'm sure there were, but I had no contact with them. The closest thing to a meaningful discussion of music of any type I remember having with a black person was a sergeant in my company in Darmstadt, Germany that told me he didn't understand metal, and I quote his opinion: "Where's the _bass?"_ He wasn't wrong. I've been subscribed to these guys for a while, though: th-cam.com/users/lostinvegas I don't watch every video they do, but I watch every video they do about Metallica. They put up some solid reactions, and I love their insights on my favorite music style.
@@BaldotheDon Heh I found Lost in Vegas several years ago due to their "Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" reaction. They are superb reactors. Two of their funniest reactions were to "Meshuggah - Bleed" and "Jinjer - Pisces (Live Session)". They are pretty experienced with metal now tho so it will be hard to find anything they have not at least heard something similar to. Still a good channel tho.
I love how much Kirk spoke to her here, that man is a genius. I wonder if she ever tool the time to figure out the significance of the lyrics, set to this musical masterpiece.
"This is a musical orgasm now!" PERFECT Never in my wildest dreams did I think you would ever react to Metallica. Not sure I have ever clicked so fast. Do not think you knew quite what to think of this one. Some time take a listen to Metallica "Enter Sandman" live Moscow 1991, it will blow you away.
@@emotionallyexhausted1410 I think their creeping death performance was the best there. I mean its the only time you get can half a million of russians shout out "die" other than WW2
"It's like a musical orgasm!" Never heard this song described so well. Still love when you "shh" 🤫 absolutely nobody, anytime you're trying to listen closely. 😂 Your willingness to explore, really listen to and appreciate so many genres is fantastic. Talk all you want, Rebecca! You just keep on shh'n on! 🤘✌💙 #NeverStopSinging #YouAreNeverAlone #BeYourSelf #BlackLivesMatter ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
This is a musical piece of genius. The way the music and vocals come together to tell a story, for me, this is the best song as a whole ( as in music and lyrics coming together ) ever written. Telling a story of drug addiction and the added effects of the music encapsulating the different stages of how the drugs affect you, so good, so so good! Rock and metal songs are the best for telling stories, a lot of people think its just screaming and shouting to guitars, but its so much more than that, if they would listen to the lyrics, most tell deep stories that are so much more than hard vocals. Brilliant!
I completely agree. Truly one of if not the best metal songs ever pieced together. A theatrical genius piece of art that is still so necessary and relevant.
Agree. This is the album that taught me to play guitar. I listen to most of everything heavy all the way up to now. But the genius that is that band can't be overshadowed by anything else. None of them are at the top of the game when it comes to skill. But their abilities together as writers completely overwhelm any technical shortcomings they have individually. James, jackhammer of a picking hand, Kirk's inability to play anything buy what he plays, and freedom in doing it. Lars weird lack of a sense of dynamics. For some reason it all mixes together in a perfect way.
It's unbeliveable how soo many people don't get this and then say that they don't like songs with long intros or instrumentals. I just can't understand that position tbh
I am so happy with this channel, I went from Pantera to Jinjer to Fleetwood mac to Johnny cash to now Metallica... I Don't think I've ever seen such diversity in a channel that suits my tastes in music this much, and you my dear, are an absolute joy to watch. Everything is genuine, and it's exactly what i need right now, thankyou so much :)
😂😂😂😂 This is a musical orgasm she says. She also says where are we going, where do we go from here. Metallica is widely known for their complex chord and tempo changes. Loved the reaction.
If you want vocals. Metallica S&M Live album, Nothing Else Matters. Recorded in 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre With The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
There's just so many Metallica songs that you could recommend. It's almost endless. For whom the bell tolls, nothing else matters if u keep going we will be here all day. You no the songs lolz 🤘🖤🇦🇺
I don’t think she knows this song is about drug abuse. “Chop your breakfast on a mirror” is a coke reference but ultimately the whole song is supposed to be about drug abuse
Its amazing how i get chills even after all these years. And even if we love many other metal bands and their music,its incredibile if you realize that no bands since 1986 has released an album that can come even close to Master of Puppets.Its a fucking immortal masterpiece.
Rebecca, I am jealous that you get to hear this song as a unknown to Metallica so, for me, to watch what you went thru listening to it ( the joy and surprise in the changes of pace ) for the first time was me when i heard it couple decades ago. The whole song thru, the guitars, the drums, the bass line & the deep vocals all lead to a very dark place that is someone's struggle with drugs. Musically it is brilliant. The songs message is powerful. Put them together and you have a song that has lasted high on the favorite song charts for YEARS. This song is the guitarist, Kirk Hammett, at one of his absolute best performances! In the rock world, he IS A GOD with his playing ability. Btw, I loved the "musical orgasm" comment. IT was perfect!! :)) Glad you were able to enjoy a song that's been on my top 10 most favorite songs list of my life that I tap into every now and then when I need a bit of guitar catharsis.
this song is so deep its about drugs. drugs is the master puppets are the users. also the slow guitar solo part is the moment you take the drugs and you can hear the beat coming back which is the feeling you need more drugs after some time.
It’s great watching someone experience Metallica for the first time like Rebecca just did. I had a friend and his wife was a classical music college professor. When we had her listen to Master of Puppets for the first time it was incredible watching her dissect it. She picked up on the transition from the “mellow high” part of the song to where the high was wearing off and the addiction was demanding to be fed. She was impressed at the complexity of the arrangement and the transitions. It was amazing to watch a professional respond to it. Years later (in ‘99) Dave called me and said they went to see Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony concert and that Jennifer was the one who bought the tickets.
Now THAT is comment section gold!!! My wife and I listened to the Philadelphia performance live on the radio. I was working around Philly at the time. We swore then (we had little ones) that if they EVER did that again, we were going. We didn't know we'd have to wait 20 years lol But last year when they announced it, we had the tickets bought and the trip booked within hours of each other. First plane ride for both of us. First trip to the west coast. Not first Metallica show, but certainly the most memorable. Growing up learning classically on trumpet, then later transitioning to guitar because of Cliff's influence, it was always impressive for me to take Metallica's songs and just play the chord progressions on an acoustic guitar. Especially during the Cliff era (including AJFA) you can pick up on all the classical motifs they used, largely because of Cliff's influence. Later albums are great (I'm kind of a fan boy lol), but they are largely missing that touch.
Insightful comment from your friend's wife. Going from "mellow high" to addition hell. I had always interpreted the interlude as the descent into the death spiral but always thought of the starting place as one's life before the addiction. But I like the idea of the starting place being the "mellow high" instead! Truly the mark of a great song and composition that even after 30 years one can still listen and discover new perspectives!
Lol. They'd laugh. Y'all realize that this was written in the 70's? Did you also know, that James was an Opera singer, before he went metal? Lars, was a symphony composer? These guys have been beyond her level of knowledge, for decades. Have probably forgotten more than she knows. They'd be flattered by the fan notice, but they're pretty arrogant in real life. Lars is kind of an asshole.... Kirk would likely be the most grateful. He's a pretty decent guy...
I was -3 ha ha you’re lucky to have been born in that era. I loved it when I first listened to it but to have heard it in the 80’s would have been magic
I absolutely love the way you find something to appreciate in any genre. I grew up in Metallica and, as a kid, it was an escape for those of us that didn't fit in. Seeing you delve into this, and see the beauty and feeling in it, is awesome. Thank you for being you, Rebecca.
Also keep in mind... that he was singing this, while playing some of the best rhythm guitar in the metal business (and some lead). Fast and furious guitar attack along with power vocals and those signature James Hetfield growls. Metallica was on top of their game when they made this album... I had the privileged of seeing them perform this album live twice, and they blew me away every time. Powerful message too... Great review and breakdown. And yeah, they make me feel that way too. heh
She is DEFINITELY an art teacher (in this case vocal art) she’s got the quirky borderline silly charm I’ve seen in all my art teachers while still clearly knowing what she’s talking about and being well versed in her field. Great video sweetheart, and welcome to the Metallica family.
I really enjoyed Rebecca's moves throughout the song. That shows how each one reacts to a song in their own ways: most people expect you to headbang while listening to a metal song; Rebecca, she just dances along with it.
The four terribly sad phases of addiction, in song - 1. Euphoria leads to addiction 2. A moment of clarity/realization of the addiction 3. Anger/The fight for sobriety 4. Failure
I just want to say that I love watching your reactions to the metal/hard rock/nuprog rock I grew up on (soad, metallica, tool, pantera, etc) and seeing someone trained in classic vocal techniques appreciate what these artists do. For so many years, these bands were classified as "less than" by the traditional music community, and it really makes me happy to watch you appreciate and celebrate their talent.
Not a long intro, typical for Metallica. I’d love to see her “windmill” her hair like Jason did 👍 Also, if you want to hear an instrumental that lets the music tell the story, I highly recommend The Call of Ktulu with the San Francisco symphony off their S & M album from ‘99. Run, don’t walk to listen to this.
8:19 Yeah, I remember my first time hearing the song and reaching this part. I was just stepping into metal, and then that solo hit. Holy shit. It feels like it'll either run you over brutally, or make you ride a wave of sheer power.
Rebecca, I've been watching your content for while and seeing you reacting to my favorite band and at the same time to favorite song of them was just incredible. Watching this video just made me realize how deep you analyze music and how an emotional person you are. Thanks for your good content. Just to say as long as you make videos you'll have a big fan here. Big hugs from Italy!
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would love to hear you do Day Old Hate by City and Colour
What do you think about Jim Gillette??
Do you review non english singers? I got one or two on my mind...
Rebecca please react to Marc Martel - I want to break free
Do This love by pantera pls
A masterpiece, written by drunken guys in their early twenties. Unbelievable.
@Sean Malone I am sorry, you are absolutely right.
@Sean Malone drunken musicians and Lars. #JustAJoke
@@TripleTSingt drunk musicians and lars without a metronome
Drunk musicians singing about how controlling drugs are.
@@The_Real_Bonesaw Writing from experience
Crazy an adult can live life without ever hearing tunes like this.
Yep, and thank you for your service colonel/dr/pilot/medic/yoga instructer/teacher/ astronaught Sins
HAHAHHA
Right! I was just thinking that. This song is played at literally every single sporting event and in plenty of movies, TV, etc
Or just that she is a youngling...
@@AliceInPantera what, you being sarcastic?
Rebecca - "I'm getting the riff now, I'm getting the hang of it"
Metallica fans - "aw bless, just hang on tight"
Love your reactions ❤
"Oh, my sweet summer child...!"
"I'm getting the headbang of it" is what she meant. 😆
.Metallica is the masters of change up. This song is the God of change ups.
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Honestly, pausing is fine, just never pause during a solo of any kind. Metalheads tend to explode...
I never pause anything Metallica
Except for some stuff from Reload
screamssssssssss dont not pause my f.ing solo
@@ermonski are we forgetting saint anger
@@Anonymous-o6t6p St. Anger isn't that bad. There are some gems on that album.
Lulu... We don't talk about it here.
Well her channel is about vocals so that’s what she’s reviewing the song for
Rebecca at 8:10: "Where are we going now?!"
Metallica: "We're going to the guitar solo now, that's where."
Max Hartzenberg supppppeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr saaaaaaaaaaaiyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnn
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I can see and hear 1986 James Hetfield sayng that, like he´s beside me now
i love how she tries to live in the song but is so awkward about it
"Here comes the solo."
Me: "Which one? This is Metallica..."
She probably doesn't even realize he's playing the main guitar rhythm and is lurched over with a very strange posture.
she reacted to seatle 1989 live, I guess she just forgot it
@Don oh, it probably is.
GKdunch probably explains his off and on drug battles.
and has a beer in one hand
@@spiderman4x A lot of rockers got hooked on various things from heroin to prescription meds for that exact reason, Phil Anselmo being a good example. Touring in a rock 'n' roll band is VERY taxing on the body.
“This is a musical orgasm”...most Metallica songs are
not after the black album
@@nomesobrenome4092 sad but couldn't agree more
@@bryanhylok9961 You missed a golden opportunity to say Sad But True...
Nome Sobrenome yeah the songs are great but they don’t spark anything, except for my freind of misery
@@nomesobrenome4092 sad but true🎵🎶....
Yet. Their are a couple hand fulls of songs that outshine...and since I've been a full supporter since lightning..
I don't ever wanna be considered an elitist. Plus such a cliche anymore..
I will die b4. Ever becoming a cliche
"This is a musical orgasm" I think that is probably one of the best descriptions of Metallica's music I've ever heard lol
This ☝☝☝
The best example of a musical representation of an orgasm I have always believed is in this same album in Orion. Even tapers off to easy going post nut clarity once it ends.
Rebecca: Long intro
Pink Floyd: hold my beer.
Pink Floyd intro used to start at the beginning of side A and finish at the end of side B 😂
pink floyd in a nutshell
"we live in a society"
*20 minutes guitar solo*
@@cristiancretan466 angry horse man has a lot of antisocial thoughts
@@dimitarvel1441 rog
@@jarnolehtinen2269 and "this is where we came in"... where side b wraps to side a...
This lady just experienced the power and genius of Cliff Burton within the music. REST IN PEACE CLIFF
I think she had a Metallica orgasm
Long may be rain amongst the guitar gods
@@davidedens6353 Rumors Have it that GOD Himself... reached his arm straight DOWN from heaven above with that 4 string monster. RICKENBACKER ○○□●■¤○ BAD BOY BASS slapped it right into cliffs hands and told cliff.. " here you go, Now go change the world "!!
Damned straight bruh....✌😎
As much as I respect Cliff, Master of Puppets is James Hetfield's creation. Not Cliff. Almost everything in Metallica is created by James Hetfield along with Lars
I really like how she shh's herself sometimes. It's quite funny.
So funny 😂😀 ❣️
The best antidrug song ever. Period.
@@Tux00 that song was ass
Lyrics can relate to a lot of addictions
@@andrewwebster2598 "Chop you're breakfast on a mirror" seems kind of on the nose, wouldn't you say? No Pun intended...
@@jakeekaj8217 *your*
Lacquer head by primus is another good one
Fun fact: James did not intend on being the lead singer. He just wanted to play guitar.
Yep. Every fan has been aware of that for a long time. :-)
"I'll take 'things every metallica fan knows, for 200 Alex"
Yep, every fan knows that, and now Rebecca knows it, too. Always good to share info.
Every Metallica fan might know that but I always appreciate when ppl share lil tidbits. We might know this, but ppl/we/I share these lil facts for the ppl who don't know
I'm a fan and didn't know that
When I was younger and dealt with addiction I would listen to this song quite a bit because it would help me think about the mistakes I was making, putting all of it in to perspective, then helped me walk away from it. I have been clean for 27 years now.
Joe Martinez Metallica works magic, right? congrats man \m/
Congratulations! That's a hell of a feat! Good for you! Keep at it. :)
Damn. I am 3 months sober, and each day feels forever.
congrats bro \m/
Nice to hear that. Long live metal man
"Time signature slightly changed" Yeah we all gave up on discussing the time signature of this song
Wait til she sees it LIVE lol
It's on 21/32 I think
Verse is 8/8 and 7/8
@@ermonski 4/4 and a sloppy 5/8 ... (maybe 13/32, but not properly - jamesulrichlarshetgield-style)
@@eykeigh1408 The second time it's shortened by 1/64th which makes it 55/64
I want to hear her react to a Megadeth song like Tornado or Peace Sells, but she's a vocal teacher and Mustaine's voice is...uh...unique.
Had that exact same thought, lol!
Lol, Sweating Bullets
I like Dave's voice when he's not "pulling a voice" which he does a loooooot.
dave’s voice is an acquired taste
His songs in The System Has Failed are definitely vocally better. Not strange though since he took vocal classes before producing that album. Maybe an idea for Rebecca to try some of that album.
Metallica is considered to one of many "Godfathers" of thrash metal. You had me cheesing 😁 pretty big on the reaction. ♥️🤘
Metallica is the gateway for the new heavy metal scenes .. pretty much every band will say that they're inspired by metallica ..
Cheesing where I'm from means putting powder up your nose..
Yessss 🤘🤘
I'd say Metal in general.
After iron maiden as things got heavier Metallica was thee metal band...and then system of a down and slipknot just took off with it lol
that middle section interlude is maybe the most beautiful piece of metal music ever written.almost like classical music. and they were 20 - 21 years old when they wrote it. do more metallica please :) like your reactions (as usual)
To my understanding Cliff Burton had a lot to do with that, he was classical oriented. Loosing Cliff was a real blow for the band.
Can't beat Megadeth. Holy Wars
Potato Man What do you mean there’s no interlude? I have the sheet music and the section is labeled as an interlude.
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@Potato Man lol imagine being such a poser that u still compare metallica and megadeth in 2020
I can't decide if she liked it or not. Metal is not for everyone but this is as good as it gets. I would love to see her do some Slayer or Megadeth. Dave's vocals would confuse her.
mmaarrttyy123 shes not ready for slayer, maybe some tout le monde by megadeth would be nice
I was already into hard rock and started to hear metal in my teenage years. When you hear old classic Metallica sound for the first time you get confused. I remember hearing One for the first time...so many ups and downs, different rythyms my ears were not used to...and VERY RAW harsh sound...
Metallica gets better after you hear it a couple times.
I agree. Dave's voice is either hate it or love it. My Darkest Hour would be a good start or Mary Jane.
Lol Dave vocals confuse everyone
@@michaelgallardo6804 I reckon She can handle any music. But maybe start with a nice melodic catchy one like South of Heaven as a warm up to Raining death.
I really enjoy watching classically trained artists such as yourself delve into metal and hard rock. It's so refreshing to hear professionally trained musicians appreciate the genre I grew up with and give legitimacy to it when the generation before us called it noise and garbage. Thank you for doing this!
What’s cool is that a lot of metal songs comes from classical music. Listen to mars bringer of war. It’s a classical piece that helped birth “am I evil” by Metallica and “Black Sabbath” by Black Sabbath
"its a siren" no its just someone completly deystroying a whammy bar
The note she was referring to was fretted with the pick up. ..yeah prolly Some whammy in there to.
fouronethreeoh what? It’s literally a Floyd rose
he just get his guitar out of tune (:
it's a pinch harmonic with whammy bar
Thank god for floating bridges
Pre-Black Album Metallica is like listening to a classical orchestra.
Mephilis 78 Although the black album made me a fan, That 4 album run from Kill ‘em All to “....and Justice” is probably one of the greatest runs in music history. The collective impact that those 4 albums had on metal as a genre and as a culture can not be overstated. I promise you every metal band that’s come out in the last 20-30 years got either their sound, ideas or both from at least one of those albums
There's Cliff for you... Created some great shit but they were never the same.
She said "Awfully long introduction" and that was like the first time I heard the Black Album wondering when all that slow shit was going to stop and they were going to get on with the metal. It's been over 30 years, and we're still waiting.
And Justice For All... A symphony of guitars. The guitar solo in Frayed of Sanity is my favorite solo in any song ever.
No
At that point James had never had a singing lesson. On tour for the album after this one, And Justice For All, he actually injured his vocal chords. For the next album, The Black album, he actually worked with a vocal coach.
That actually explains really well why he sounds so different between the early album and the live album S&M with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, even on the older songs. I thought he just changed his style because he liked it more, but it makes a lot of sense that it would be better for his voice (less high screeching and more actual "body").
Enter Sandman would be a good next reaction. It shows the extreme change in his voice. For Whom The Bell Tolls is also a good track when it comes to early vocals.
He blew his voice out on the tour for the black album. He started taking lessons then, that’s when you start hearing him trying to actually sing in concerts. It’s a very noticeable change in his live performances. Poor technique and extremely long and heavily booked tour schedule caught up to him. I tried to find the actual numbers of that tour but had no luck, I believe it was 3 years straight with 5 shows a week. And the ever so healthy life style they lived at the time helped to I’m sure lol
I honestly adore the crazed skill and speed of a good Metallica song
I love how you shushed yourself at 7:00. It was cute. I'm not a huge Metallica fan but if you haven't heard One yet you should. For me, one of the best songs ever written
True but for me the Official video is not the way to go for reactions to it. All the movie stuff inserted in is distracting.
Yes definitely a lyric video of One. Or fade to black.
@@mannistef literally wrote the song after watching the movie. How is the inspiration for the song showing while the song plays distracting?
@@shawnobrien3235 The official video is good for people who know the song but it does interfere with the music.
Distracting due to all the sound excerpts from the film interspersed with the actual song ‘One’
I have never heard anyone call Master Of Puppets "spicy", laughing my head off here
Master of Puppets, by Spice Girls
Spicy means good
OMG This Song is Awesome!!!
Check it Out!!!
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The spice must flow.
Muy caliente
Plus the fact he sings this while playing, and all downpicking.... my wrist dies.
Chris Barnes His downpicking is unparalleled. Just insane.
Wait he downpicks? Does he _enjoy_ pain?? Lmao
Yeah, my left wrist hurts just thinking of the downpick.
Wait is downpicking hard or something? It's all I usually do.
He's been known to alternate-pick while playing live, he's not 21 anymore y'know?
The song’s construction is literally about addiction. The first third is an angry junkie looking for a fix, the second third is scoring a fix and the rush, then it wears off, beginning the chaotic third act.
This brings a whole new understanding of the song, and really deepens the meaning.
That's almost correct. The first third is the drug speaking and asserting its control over the addict. The second third is the addict, in a moment of clarity, realizing the hold he's under, the pain it causes him and his desire to be free. The final act is the drug pulling the addict back from lucidity and into it's control again, never to be released. I had a high school English teacher who helped foster my love of heavy metal. Every year after I graduated, he had me come back in the fall for a day and teach his students a lesson on symbolism and metaphors in writing using this song.
Nice breakdown!
@@thecreaturezoid478 sounds like an amazing teacher. I had a English teacher similar to this, but he referenced the Doors mostly. I also came back years later to sit in on his lessons.
@@maxseth1 Yeah he was really a great teacher. I still keep up with him to this day. He ran an after-school club for all the rock and heavy metal kids, and organized the same club at the other two high schools in town. Kids would come after school and listen to heavy metal and 80's rock and share music with each other. The clubs at the three schools would help get kids in touch so they could start bands as well. You could go to him and be like "Hey, I need a drummer." and he'd contact the teachers at the other schools to find out if they had any drummers in their clubs and get you contact info for them. The world needs more teachers like that.
I think "One" by Metallica is an amazing showcase of their talents. It's fantastic.
Very fun reaction, thanks.
And one should watch the music clip, it is a emotional experience... :)
Absolutely, that is a perfect 10/10 song in my opinion, and that album is my favorite Metallica album :)
It’s funny that she mentions his high larynx, because James blew his voice because of that.
That damn cover version they recorded.
@@PaulMclauchlin yep.. So What was the cover
@@shredfactor7 so what, it's on youtube
At 11:00 she mentions problems in later years and the entire time I’m just remembering the black album tour
Listening to a band literally named "Metallica" and the first thing you say "It's a bit Rock-y" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's adorable.
I also heard that at first, but she sort of said "I though it was the Rocky theme tune".
I think it's the rapid guitar downstrokes and chokes that are giving her the impression.
@@giogio182 I wasn't being elitist about the what is rock or metal 🤣
I genuinely ment it was adorable that she was so surprised, I thought one would expect a heavy tune if the band is named Metallica.
That's not really a bad thing either, it points to an open mind, going into it without prejudice.
@@F1rstWorldNomaD I originally had that kind of outlook too for a while I thought Megadeth was a death metal band, so I stayed away from them not liking growl vocals. I tried them years later the irony being I don't like them because of the vocalist.
James once said that MOP was inspired by Eye Of The tiger. It is obvious :), j/k
giogio182 Yeah, I thought I heard her mention Rocky theme song, too, but couldn’t tell if she meant the movie soundtrack or if the piece was heavy (i.e., it’s “rock-y”). If she meant the soundtrack, did she mean “Eye of the Tiger”? Or the original soundtrack from the first? I don’t hear the similarities with the latter.
WHEN YOU CREATE A SONG ABOUT DRUGS AND THE SONG BECAME A DRUG ITSELF
Lol 69 likes. It would be better if it was 420 tbh
its about crib death mate xD
Crib death lmao COCAINE.
yessir I am 53 and I still drive 80 when that song kicks in! maximum overdrive!
It's not about drugs
It's like Mary Poppins trying to listen to Metallica.
Cheerio
You hit the nail on the head. My thoughts exactly
And I love that Ms. Poppin's reaction boils down to "Oh yes, this is quite good thank you!"
Robert Klone , thats what I said!
Mary Poppins gone bad!
Mary Poppins does like metal: th-cam.com/video/iU2hy0L5lgg/w-d-xo.html
Look, coming from a perspective of great familiarity and fan enthusiasm, it’s too easy for us to judge. Keep in mind that this is often THE VERY FIRST time these people have EVER heard some of this stuff. It might take a little while to sink in. As very experienced Hard Rock fans, even us, how many songs have taken more than one listen for you to fully appreciate it? I love Rebecca and I think she’s more than fair overall. She’s quite entertaining also and knows her stuff singing wise. Hey, she’s going outside her comfort zone and giving Hard Rock a chance! All I’m saying is go easy on her, it’s not her area of music expertise. She’s coming around and DOES appreciate well crafted music of all genres. Peace, Phil
I grew up with this band, as a kid lyrical nuance didn't grip me as tightly, it was just cool and aggressive and fun. Now looking at it and hearing the message, the cocaine talking to the user and its just got so many more levels of awesome than I realized back then. Good to see you do dark stuff too!
Heroin* but yes I agreee
@@larswalther1902 drugs in general*
@@larswalther1902 chop your breakfast on a mirror? yes cocaine
The guitar solo after James yell 'Fix me!' is meant to be the trip the addict is on after getting his (final) fix.
Steven Fox Imsay the middle is the being in drugs. It’s the good euphoric part. Before and after that is needing more of the drug.
I love how your explaining how he sings and the anger behind his voice. Im just surprised as a vocal coach you haven't heard this song?
"These songs have time to breath"
I've never think about it that way, but this is really nice way to put it! I'm gonna steal it :)
Where's it gonna go??? All the way, baby, all the way
My 8yr old autistic son LOVES this song since one day I put it on my car on a roadtrip🤘🏽😝🤘🏽
My 23yr old sister got into listening to Metallica because I used to listen to them so much. Now she shows me the really cool stuff like Nightwish. She is autistic and has a better ear than I do. I'm supposed to be the musician! 2 seconds of damn near any classic or modern rock song and she names it.
@@af-aftech6029 i can almost do that to but I have adhd and have memorized the songs
My 8yr autistic son loves it too. He’s been listening to the heavy stuff for a few years now. Gojira is his favorite though.
@@dangercat3000 Gojira is fantastic, my favorite band
I laughed when I saw the title of this one. Most don't listen to Metallica for the vocals haha. Glad to see you at least appreciate one of the legendary metal songs. Thanks for the metal love btw 😘
I do. React their 90s stuff. Bleeding me has a great vocal performance.
But he's by far better than Mustaine :)
@@duilioalba4395 i wouldn't say "better" just a different style respectively.
And James couldnt care less about vocal technices in 1986 at all! haha
If you wanna hear some great softer vocal range from Metallica listen to The Unforgiven
James: IM YOUR SOURCE OF SELF DESTRUCTION!
Rebecca: oh
Keep talking, Rebecca. If they want to hear the damn song with no interruptions it's on TH-cam, Apple Music, Spotify, etc...
yea Rebs is cute and has a confident personality i dont think she was herself in this video but i dont blame her since it's not a live performance it's not fair to her either
Yes keep taking. We’re here for your words. We all have this song on our playlists
The part when you say "psychadellic" is meant to be that. It's the musical expression on how it feels to get the next high.
And THAT is the influence of Cliff Burton. He was the conceptual architect of Metallica's songs until his death.
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@@ericpetersen5926 The whole reason they have classical vibes is because a legend that died before his time, and you can still hear Cliff's influence in Metallica today.
And the "frenetic" riff after is the pain caused by craving, like thousands of razor blade cuting your flesh
I am always in amazement at how well trained James Hetfield is. Did you know his mother was an opera singer? Thank you for being so open to exploring the crunchier side of rock! Definitely two favorite people in the same place!!
He was self-taught as a singer. He may have taken some lessons later in his career.
yes
@@hinjurock70 Self-taught until the black album. During the recording of that album, he blew out his voice entirely and started working with a teacher to know how to avoid that happening again. It changed his vocal style pretty significantly.
(Same thing kind of happened with Matt Heafy from Trivium)
I don't see how anyone could listen to Kill 'Em All and think James had any training whatsoever. There's a clear distinction between his vocals pre- and post-Black Album, when he started any kind of training because he blew his voice out making that record. He's told this story himself.
Cool, Steven. I did not know that.
Very interesting reaction there. You went in with an open mind, didn't get put off by that wall of noise, yet you didn't at any time seem to be focusing on the lyrics either.
Just listened to the mood that was conveyed through the music and vocals.
And while you payed no attention to the story being told with words, you got the emotions perfectly by just listening to the melody and the diction. It is a testament to how well this song was arranged on every level and your reaction actually managed to deepen my appreciation for this song (after 20+ years of me listening to it).
Thank you, well done!
"ORION" "Call of Ktulu" "To live is to die" all Instrumentals you will like by Metallica.
You know she does vocals right?
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing.
@@malcolmkyeremeh5444 I don't think you understand his sarcasm.
Suicide and redemption is my favorite instrumental from them. But what would she react too tho?! Hahaha
Mustaine wrote Call of Ktulu, then rearranged it and it became Hanger 18, so.... there's a chance lol
Master of Puppets was such a brilliantly written song. If you really want to categorize it, it IS music theater because of the story it tells. The first part was the drug enticing the individual to use it. The melodic interlude was the state of euphoria felt once the individual succumbed to the drug. That was followed by a state of betrayal felt by the individual when the drug failed to deliver what it promised. Lastly, the drug reasserts it's dominance over the individual.
This song is perfectly describing a drug addicts emotions musically. From the anger, to the psychedelic feeling when high, back down to the anger and frustration.
Was it me or did this completely fly over her head?
@@cheradubi1194 It's usually missed on the first few playthroughs since for most the music itself is quite overwelming the first time or two
Not exactly, it's just the basic song structure metallica uses on almost every long song they have, it has nothing to do with "feelings"
Nothing else matches that hunger song does it rly good
I think that was the premise of the song whether it was first person perspective or the things they saw on the scene is the question possibly a combo of both
“The music tells the story” is the most accurate description of this song. This song is the best example of drug addiction I have heard. It’s more than just the lyrics themself. The song tells the story of the addict seeking drugs. He takes the drug and is euphoric during the solo. He then comes down and must “chase the dragon” for more. It then gets aggressive as he does anything for the next fix. Thus, the master has control of the puppet strings until death.
So grim but so powerful. Metal covers themes and concepts other genres rarely even consider.
FADE TO BLACK. It has to be done. HAS TO!!!
The live version from the 1991 Monsters in Moscow gig would be brilliant. ~500k Russians going nuts.
ΥΕS PLEASE
Bonnaroo version. Most emotional version of fade to black there is.
@@SimoRaven19 Moscow is the most impactful, but imo 1996 Irvine is probably the best live version, though. James sings his heart out, everything is on pace, they open with the acoustic sound rather than going straight to it, just beautiful.
Dude, she's at the tip of the iceberg,
You really should try give Orion a listen.
Now thats a spiritual journey
could not agree more ORION!!!
Yea the best song for a vocalist
vasilis io I was gonna say the same thing😂
Anesthesia too
The call of Ktulu
In the 80s and early nineties, Hetfield's voice was like a distillation of all the rage and frustration that every middle class and poor white boy felt about the world. His tone and timbre sounded _so_ familiar to us. To us, he sounded more like _us_ than we thought _we_ did.
He's had to crank back on the fry and distortion in his age and decrepitude, and his harmonies and general expressiveness have only improved (I refer to the Unforgiven saga), but he was raw, screaming anger and spite at the start. I loved it. I resented him for going 'soft' for a long time, but a Gen X metalhead has to be honest with himself at some point and admit that, once it starts to hurt _all the time,_ you gotta ease up.
Happened to Danzig. Compare The Sugarcubes to Björk today. Axl Rose. And holy shit, Vince Neil!
Maybe they got soft. Maybe there were monitor issues. A great man I can't recall the name of once said getting old is not a job for pussies, and I suspect therein lies the crux. It's kicking my ass, I'll tell you.
That's what makes vocalists like Brian Johnson, Bruce Dickinson, and, gods save him, Ozzy Osbourne so fucking special. But I think the all-time, undisputed, Unageing Scream Award has to go to Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth. Titanium vocal cords on that guy.
*P.S.:* Black Francis, a.k.a. Frank Black, a.k.a. Charles Thompson IV. That boy sure can holler.
Very well said and very true.It is also a pleasure to see that somebody gives respect to Bobby ''Blitz'' Ellsworth.I had the distinct pleasure of seeing overkill again in concert for the second time in over 20 years and he never sounded better.I was amazed and my jaw hit the floor.Deeper and tighter lows and higher,crispier highs and articulated mids that sound sweeter than before.HIs breathing and control has improved by leaps and bounds.Just astonishing.
BaldotheDon why only white boys??????
@@evelynfx9530 I felt then and feel now that I'm not really qualified to speak for any other demographics. At the time, I did a lot of talking at white _girls_ about how awesome I thought Metallica was, but I don't remember hearing more than mild enthusiasm from them, although I can assert that the first time I ever actually heard Metallica was when this girl I barely knew offered me a listen on her Walkman in the cafeteria, and I wish I could remember her name, I owe her what could easily be described as a life-debt.
The song was _Disposable Heroes,_ by the way. She _very patiently_ waited for me to finish _Leper Messiah_ as well before demanding her music back. Changed my life.
I bet if I looked through my yearbook, I'd find her. Might even find out if there had been any black students at my school. I'm sure there were, but I had no contact with them.
The closest thing to a meaningful discussion of music of any type I remember having with a black person was a sergeant in my company in Darmstadt, Germany that told me he didn't understand metal, and I quote his opinion: "Where's the _bass?"_ He wasn't wrong.
I've been subscribed to these guys for a while, though: th-cam.com/users/lostinvegas I don't watch every video they do, but I watch every video they do about Metallica. They put up some solid reactions, and I love their insights on my favorite music style.
@@BaldotheDon Heh I found Lost in Vegas several years ago due to their "Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" reaction. They are superb reactors. Two of their funniest reactions were to "Meshuggah - Bleed" and "Jinjer - Pisces (Live Session)". They are pretty experienced with metal now tho so it will be hard to find anything they have not at least heard something similar to. Still a good channel tho.
James blew his voice out recording "So What." Thats why Ecstacy of Gold plays before each Metallica show, James uses it yo loosen up his voice
I love how much Kirk spoke to her here, that man is a genius. I wonder if she ever tool the time to figure out the significance of the lyrics, set to this musical masterpiece.
"This is a musical orgasm now!" PERFECT Never in my wildest dreams did I think you would ever react to Metallica. Not sure I have ever clicked so fast. Do not think you knew quite what to think of this one. Some time take a listen to Metallica "Enter Sandman" live Moscow 1991, it will blow you away.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think we'd see her O on camera! :)
Ehh... For Whom The Bell Tolls Live from Moscow in '91. Or pretty much anything Live from Seattle 1989.
@@emotionallyexhausted1410 I think their creeping death performance was the best there. I mean its the only time you get can half a million of russians shout out "die" other than WW2
"It's like a musical orgasm!" Never heard this song described so well. Still love when you "shh" 🤫 absolutely nobody, anytime you're trying to listen closely. 😂 Your willingness to explore, really listen to and appreciate so many genres is fantastic. Talk all you want, Rebecca! You just keep on shh'n on! 🤘✌💙 #NeverStopSinging #YouAreNeverAlone #BeYourSelf #BlackLivesMatter ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
black lives matter hashtag what the fuck? lol
She actually shh herself. I was laughing so hard.
I encourage you do do a TH-cam rabbit hole dive into other Metallica songs. They have almost 40 years of material now
@@gocubs1815 If you're referring to me... I've been a fan so long, I still remember the day Cliff Burton died. 💔🤘
*Robin Leach voice* A veritable crescendo of aural pulchritude! Was what my brain came up with 3 decades ago.
1:12 When someone who isn't huge on the Thrash or Metal genre starts headbanging to one of the most iconic songs in metal history. Amazing.
Surprised she hasn’t heard this before. It’s a legendary song!
This is a musical piece of genius. The way the music and vocals come together to tell a story, for me, this is the best song as a whole ( as in music and lyrics coming together ) ever written. Telling a story of drug addiction and the added effects of the music encapsulating the different stages of how the drugs affect you, so good, so so good!
Rock and metal songs are the best for telling stories, a lot of people think its just screaming and shouting to guitars, but its so much more than that, if they would listen to the lyrics, most tell deep stories that are so much more than hard vocals. Brilliant!
I completely agree. Truly one of if not the best metal songs ever pieced together. A theatrical genius piece of art that is still so necessary and relevant.
Agree. This is the album that taught me to play guitar. I listen to most of everything heavy all the way up to now. But the genius that is that band can't be overshadowed by anything else. None of them are at the top of the game when it comes to skill. But their abilities together as writers completely overwhelm any technical shortcomings they have individually. James, jackhammer of a picking hand, Kirk's inability to play anything buy what he plays, and freedom in doing it. Lars weird lack of a sense of dynamics. For some reason it all mixes together in a perfect way.
... "we don't need to speak with words, the music tells the story". That's so true :)
It's unbeliveable how soo many people don't get this and then say that they don't like songs with long intros or instrumentals. I just can't understand that position tbh
Have a listen to Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls live with The San Francisco Symphony. One of many great songs on that album.
Anything from that concert in my opinion would be awesome to react to
S&M as a whole is just amazing.
Speaking of one...
For god’s sake! For Whom the Bell Tolls was on Ride The Lightning NOT Master of Puppets OR the “black” album. 🤦🏻♂️
Which one? ;)
I am so happy with this channel, I went from Pantera to Jinjer to Fleetwood mac to Johnny cash to now Metallica... I Don't think I've ever seen such diversity in a channel that suits my tastes in music this much, and you my dear, are an absolute joy to watch. Everything is genuine, and it's exactly what i need right now, thankyou so much :)
Fun fact: James' mother was an Opera singer.
Yessss nobody really knows this
😂😂😂😂 This is a musical orgasm she says. She also says where are we going, where do we go from here. Metallica is widely known for their complex chord and tempo changes. Loved the reaction.
If you want vocals. Metallica S&M Live album, Nothing Else Matters.
Recorded in 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre
With The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Outlaw Torn from S&M is glorious.
Outlaw thorn is maybe james hetfield best vocal performance ever.
Yes, you are absolutely right. I would also add Metallica songs like "Mama said", "Turn the Page", "Astronomy".
There's just so many Metallica songs that you could recommend. It's almost endless. For whom the bell tolls, nothing else matters if u keep going we will be here all day. You no the songs lolz 🤘🖤🇦🇺
This was the first dance song at our wedding we don’t do cheesy pop mush.
That entire album is a masterpiece from beginning to end.
I don’t think she knows this song is about drug abuse. “Chop your breakfast on a mirror” is a coke reference but ultimately the whole song is supposed to be about drug abuse
I hate to say it but she was clueless as to the meaning of the song. I think she got too tied up in the sensations of the tempo changes and melodies.
I believe it's actually about drug addiction, rather than just abuse.
Well regardless it’s about drugs and how it controls people and it went right over her head completely
Drugs is the Master while the drug user is the puppet.
Which then leads to the abuse/addiction
Solid vocals, but this is definitely more of an instrumental showcase. A masterpiece if you will.
I love how she tells herself (or the voices in her head) to shush!
RIP Cliff , you are forever missed 🤘🏻🖤💔🤘🏻
@Davgil absolutely , how can i not mention him, he is first thing that comes to mind , when i hear Metallica 🖤🤘🏻🖤
James Hetfield was always known for "yelling in key"...he started "signing" (took vocal lessons) after the Black Album due to damaging his voice
Rebecca chatting away about the music.
Also Rebecca “Shhh”.
😂❤️
I love her 🤣❤
Its amazing how i get chills even after all these years.
And even if we love many other metal bands and their music,its incredibile if you realize that no bands since 1986 has released an album that can come even close to Master of Puppets.Its a fucking immortal masterpiece.
Seriously man, I think this album is one of the most relistenable albums of all time. Maybe top three... It just never gets old.
I am 43 years old. And for the better part of my life I have considered the entire Puppetz album to be a true masterpiece of melodic metal. 😎
The library of Congress agrees with you, and selected the album for preservation.
Rebecca, I am jealous that you get to hear this song as a unknown to Metallica so, for me, to watch what you went thru listening to it ( the joy and surprise in the changes of pace ) for the first time was me when i heard it couple decades ago.
The whole song thru, the guitars, the drums, the bass line & the deep vocals all lead to a very dark place that is someone's struggle with drugs. Musically it is brilliant. The songs message is powerful. Put them together and you have a song that has lasted high on the favorite song charts for YEARS.
This song is the guitarist, Kirk Hammett, at one of his absolute best performances! In the rock world, he IS A GOD with his playing ability.
Btw, I loved the "musical orgasm" comment. IT was perfect!! :))
Glad you were able to enjoy a song that's been on my top 10 most favorite songs list of my life that I tap into every now and then when I need a bit of guitar catharsis.
The middle breakdown melody is the addict getting his fix and feeling good. It doesn't last long and builds up and he needs more
"The Music Tells the Story!" - BRILLIANT!!!
You should hear the Scorpions. Klaus’ voice isn’t human. Winds of Change, Sails of Charon, Holiday, Big City Nights, you’d probably like it
this song is so deep its about drugs. drugs is the master puppets are the users. also the slow guitar solo part is the moment you take the drugs and you can hear the beat coming back which is the feeling you need more drugs after some time.
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Hence the lyric "chop your breakfast on a mirror". The chaos of the song structure is almost a metaphor for the chaos of drug addiction
I was thinking she may, or may not had some greens while watching this. Then I read this (which I honestly wasn´t aware, so thanks).
Or maybe they just put a slow guitar part cos it sounds good lol.
Stephen Hughes James and Lars said so, it was part of the song for a reason. And yes, they also did it because it sounds cool 😂
I highly recommend the original "unforgiven".
Yessss
Nooooooo
No the unforgiven2
@@monke744 You mean the country - Metallica garbage
YESSSSSS
It’s great watching someone experience Metallica for the first time like Rebecca just did. I had a friend and his wife was a classical music college professor. When we had her listen to Master of Puppets for the first time it was incredible watching her dissect it. She picked up on the transition from the “mellow high” part of the song to where the high was wearing off and the addiction was demanding to be fed. She was impressed at the complexity of the arrangement and the transitions. It was amazing to watch a professional respond to it. Years later (in ‘99) Dave called me and said they went to see Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony concert and that Jennifer was the one who bought the tickets.
Now THAT is comment section gold!!! My wife and I listened to the Philadelphia performance live on the radio. I was working around Philly at the time. We swore then (we had little ones) that if they EVER did that again, we were going. We didn't know we'd have to wait 20 years lol But last year when they announced it, we had the tickets bought and the trip booked within hours of each other. First plane ride for both of us. First trip to the west coast. Not first Metallica show, but certainly the most memorable. Growing up learning classically on trumpet, then later transitioning to guitar because of Cliff's influence, it was always impressive for me to take Metallica's songs and just play the chord progressions on an acoustic guitar. Especially during the Cliff era (including AJFA) you can pick up on all the classical motifs they used, largely because of Cliff's influence. Later albums are great (I'm kind of a fan boy lol), but they are largely missing that touch.
Insightful comment from your friend's wife. Going from "mellow high" to addition hell. I had always interpreted the interlude as the descent into the death spiral but always thought of the starting place as one's life before the addiction. But I like the idea of the starting place being the "mellow high" instead! Truly the mark of a great song and composition that even after 30 years one can still listen and discover new perspectives!
Someone really needs to forward this reaction to James, Lars, Kirk and Robert. And wouldn't it be awesome to see them react to her reaction?
Oh that’d be great! Rock on and keep head bangin’ Rick!
Robert? Why robert?
@@zane01235 he's the fourth member of Metallica 🙄
Lol. They'd laugh. Y'all realize that this was written in the 70's? Did you also know, that James was an Opera singer, before he went metal? Lars, was a symphony composer? These guys have been beyond her level of knowledge, for decades. Have probably forgotten more than she knows. They'd be flattered by the fan notice, but they're pretty arrogant in real life. Lars is kind of an asshole.... Kirk would likely be the most grateful. He's a pretty decent guy...
Who's Robert?
I was 17 when this came out. Its as brilliant now as it was back then. This album is truly a metal masterpiece. It makes me smile you have found it :D
I was -3 ha ha you’re lucky to have been born in that era. I loved it when I first listened to it but to have heard it in the 80’s would have been magic
You're old then, I was 10😅
I absolutely love the way you find something to appreciate in any genre. I grew up in Metallica and, as a kid, it was an escape for those of us that didn't fit in. Seeing you delve into this, and see the beauty and feeling in it, is awesome. Thank you for being you, Rebecca.
No problem! High appreciation levels for all creatives 👍#createyourownclub
7:37
Rebecca: "a crescendo of power and exuberance like no other!"
Kirk: "Not quite yet, I'm just warming up to that."
Rebecca: "Oh! Hello, now!"
"ooh, spicy" I want that to play every time I get a text message.
Lol Record it and put it in your noticication sounds for text.
Also keep in mind... that he was singing this, while playing some of the best rhythm guitar in the metal business (and some lead). Fast and furious guitar attack along with power vocals and those signature James Hetfield growls. Metallica was on top of their game when they made this album... I had the privileged of seeing them perform this album live twice, and they blew me away every time. Powerful message too...
Great review and breakdown. And yeah, they make me feel that way too. heh
She is DEFINITELY an art teacher (in this case vocal art) she’s got the quirky borderline silly charm I’ve seen in all my art teachers while still clearly knowing what she’s talking about and being well versed in her field. Great video sweetheart, and welcome to the Metallica family.
I really enjoyed Rebecca's moves throughout the song. That shows how each one reacts to a song in their own ways: most people expect you to headbang while listening to a metal song; Rebecca, she just dances along with it.
Imagine just now learning how great metallica is. I was in high school in the 80's. Love them more now than I did then. Ageless
The four terribly sad phases of addiction, in song - 1. Euphoria leads to addiction 2. A moment of clarity/realization of the addiction 3. Anger/The fight for sobriety 4. Failure
This brings a whole new understanding of the song, and really deepens the meaning.
If you want to get really lost in Metallica, Orion is the way to go
I’d love to hear a VOCAL coach talk about that one, haha. I wanted to call it a song, but I’m not sure if it technically is.
No, its the Yeah Yeah Compilations !
@@chambeet great point..loved you on MNF with Gary Neville mate
Edward Chamberlin You don’t think Orion is a song? It’s obviously a song.
@@chambeet it's a melody/
composition technically as a song is the combination of melody and words.
React to:
The trooper- Iron maiden
Fear of the Dark-Iron maiden
I think she's done hallowed be thy name
Yeah , especially fear of the dark live rock in Rio 2001.. the best live ironmaiden ever..
I just want to say that I love watching your reactions to the metal/hard rock/nuprog rock I grew up on (soad, metallica, tool, pantera, etc) and seeing someone trained in classic vocal techniques appreciate what these artists do. For so many years, these bands were classified as "less than" by the traditional music community, and it really makes me happy to watch you appreciate and celebrate their talent.
Not a long intro, typical for Metallica. I’d love to see her “windmill” her hair like Jason did 👍 Also, if you want to hear an instrumental that lets the music tell the story, I highly recommend The Call of Ktulu with the San Francisco symphony off their S & M album from ‘99. Run, don’t walk to listen to this.
This girl deserves all the support I hope she’ll be the biggest reacting
channel
Isn't she already?
Meine Postma PERIDOT
8:19 Yeah, I remember my first time hearing the song and reaching this part. I was just stepping into metal, and then that solo hit. Holy shit. It feels like it'll either run you over brutally, or make you ride a wave of sheer power.
I love seeing a vocal coach getting so lost in the moment of the extended instrumental sections in the middle. Great video. 🙂
Now that you've done this, you'll have to do Metallica - The Unforgiven
Also, for a different sub genre of metal, I would like to request Soilwork - Let This River Flow
I agree. She opened up a can of worms. Gotta do more metallica. I say next is Fade to black.
I absolutely Love it when you "Rock out" Music to my eyes. :)
Rebecca, I've been watching your content for while and seeing you reacting to my favorite band and at the same time to favorite song of them was just incredible. Watching this video just made me realize how deep you analyze music and how an emotional person you are. Thanks for your good content. Just to say as long as you make videos you'll have a big fan here. Big hugs from Italy!