Jonas voice is MAGICK. i believe they throw this song first like to trick people... We all suspected something really heavy and then this came out.. I was shocked. But also increase my bond with the band. No matter how they do it, still is dark, melancholic and strong.
Vocals are perfect as expected but also those synth arps in the chorus are spellbinding. Cannot wait for City Burials!!! Great review. But also they do have a few of these triphoppy tracks such as unfurl, sold heart, code against the code, Inheritance, racing heart and Vakaren.
Since hearing this song for the first time yesterday I haven’t been able to stop listening to it. I have been looking at all the reaction videos I can find: your reaction definitely was the best. Instantly subscribed:) As for the song itself: absolute gold! 😃
Excellent analogy with the reference to Dead End Kings and the acoustic version. I also have both albums and completely agree with your analysis. Jonas' articulation and phrasing are always captivating. My favourite part of this song is the fact that Jonas opened up his voice more, he often sounds intentionally restrained.....but not here.
Love this song and love how experimental they are. Check out the song "Unfurl" from them! An amazing song in the same vein as this song! Thanks for your reactions guys!! Love this band! ♥♥🔥🔥
Skully G4L haven’t really listened to these guys, but really love this sound. Love the Atmosphere with the electronics and background singing. Definitely creates a mood. Any recommendations by them (I’m open to any style or differences in their sound!).
@@ckokomo808 Do you want song recommendations or albums? lol Definitely listen to the song "Unfurl" next... it's also mostly electronic and has a much more somber feeling to it. Also give the songs "Old Heart Falls" and "Chrome" a listen. Old Heart Falls is a beautiful melding of all their styles together, and Chrome is an older song, but it showcases a darker, almost gothic style to their sound. If you want an album from them to listen to, that's alittle harder because all their albums are masterful! lol But most seem to start with (The Great Cold Distance). A fantastic album
“Unfurl” and “Day” are both electronic fan favorites, the first from the Great Cold Distance b-sides and Day from the death metal Brave Murder Day album
I preordered this immediately, super hyped for this. We all talk how insomnium is constantly evolving within their very rigid format, but i feel these guys do too.
Yeah the vocals, this is also one of my main reason I like them. I swear his voice is healing. They have done some electronics before, there is one...or two? in the aniversary edition of Great Cold distance, and of course there is Vakaren, which you HAVE to do a reaction to.
Katatonia's catalog is ultra diverse and amazing. Jonas voice paired with heavy complex rythms and guitar work is nuts! It works. Mesmerizing. As far as the electronic vibe, I suspect they pulled some vibes from Frank Default - ala Dead End Kings
Vakaren, the only song they’ve done in their native language is similar to this with the electronic music. Good review, glad you guys get them correctly.
They claim to come back to their heavy metal roots with this album, so consider this is a slow intro kind of song. The album should be pretty dark since the last one had a different and less sad atmosphere.
I was pleasantly surprised with this song the first time I had heard it. And... what with some people, not including you guys, being disappointed in this song because it doesn't have any Heavy Metal instruments in it, I believe there is nothing that kills off more music, than when an artist stagnates. As an author myself, I know that the idea of "stagnation" is typically a result of "lacking inspiration", and everything that becomes produced is soon perceived by the creator's fans like it is "more of the same". It is good of Katatonia to jump on a different style, before the fans begin to complain that they aren't doing anything new. "Not doing anything new" has become a common complaint for certain bands, and soon, the band only has its records bought because it has its name written on the front of the record. It's like a fast-food joint that never changes its recipe for its burgers or some such, because the restaurant knows that people will just keep coming back for the same thing. What is lacking in that example, is the authenticity.
I listen to a lot of things like Behemoth, Archspire, Allegaeon etc..., but the vocals in Katatonia are the reason why this band is my favorite by far ! I was surprised at 1rst listen too, but i now have listened to it something like 200 times. Just so brilliant.
I wonder I haven’t discovered any Anathema’s song yet.They definitely deserve your attention. Together with Paradise Lost and My dying bride they’re considered as unholy trinity of doom. Nowadays their sound is similar to Katatonia, but more proggy. Please, start with live version of “Untouchable” or “Flying” in Plovdiv. I bet, you won’t regret!;)
I like the atmosphere of the song, it is a great track. I agree Jonas is a great singer and I'm not sure if you know but early on he threw out his voice so he couldnt do the harsh vocals so they got mikael from opeth to do the brave murder day album and the next ep after that.
Could I ask a profil facebook or spotify account by the boy in the left? dont remember his name, I found your channel I watched some reviews and I think I like his music taste, I would like to see more bands he's into. If it's not possible, at least can you recommend me some of your fav current albums/bands if you want? I'm more into slow doom,funeral deperssive sounds and a litle bit of black metal
Katatonia: Brave Murder Day. It’s not the first, it’s not their best, but it is unavoidable for a true Katatonia fan. Plus, it’s from the time when Akerfeldt from Opeth was their main vocalist and Renske was more dedicated to drums. Funny how things change.
@@noname-eq1yc I wasn't aware that he had any throat problem at that time. In any case, even if he was just a guest, he was the main vocalist on that record and, in that sense, he was an active member. (I seriously doubt that he didn't have any input on their songs.)
Eehhm.. Agreed on the vocals as you say's about that, but I just cant stand the electronic stuff, sorry for that but I just cant, altough like a I saying the vocals saved alot but for me acoustic or any instrument have lift this song alot for me atleast.
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Oh,this band is AMAZING!!! Every album is like a deep dive into deadly melancholy.
They just released a new album
Katatonia is one the best bands on this planet.
Jonas voice is MAGICK. i believe they throw this song first like to trick people... We all suspected something really heavy and then this came out.. I was shocked. But also increase my bond with the band. No matter how they do it, still is dark, melancholic and strong.
Vocals are perfect as expected but also those synth arps in the chorus are spellbinding. Cannot wait for City Burials!!! Great review. But also they do have a few of these triphoppy tracks such as unfurl, sold heart, code against the code, Inheritance, racing heart and Vakaren.
Since hearing this song for the first time yesterday I haven’t been able to stop listening to it. I have been looking at all the reaction videos I can find: your reaction definitely was the best. Instantly subscribed:) As for the song itself: absolute gold! 😃
Excellent analogy with the reference to Dead End Kings and the acoustic version. I also have both albums and completely agree with your analysis. Jonas' articulation and phrasing are always captivating. My favourite part of this song is the fact that Jonas opened up his voice more, he often sounds intentionally restrained.....but not here.
Love this song and love how experimental they are.
Check out the song "Unfurl" from them! An amazing song in the same vein as this song!
Thanks for your reactions guys!!
Love this band! ♥♥🔥🔥
Skully G4L haven’t really listened to these guys, but really love this sound. Love the Atmosphere with the electronics and background singing. Definitely creates a mood.
Any recommendations by them (I’m open to any style or differences in their sound!).
@@ckokomo808 Do you want song recommendations or albums? lol
Definitely listen to the song "Unfurl" next... it's also mostly electronic and has a much more somber feeling to it. Also give the songs "Old Heart Falls" and "Chrome" a listen. Old Heart Falls is a beautiful melding of all their styles together, and Chrome is an older song, but it showcases a darker, almost gothic style to their sound.
If you want an album from them to listen to, that's alittle harder because all their albums are masterful! lol
But most seem to start with (The Great Cold Distance). A fantastic album
This is sublime! Their melancholy reminds me Evergrey's sound landscapes, amazing.
I am in love with this song.
“Unfurl” and “Day” are both electronic fan favorites, the first from the Great Cold Distance b-sides and Day from the death metal Brave Murder Day album
I preordered this immediately, super hyped for this. We all talk how insomnium is constantly evolving within their very rigid format, but i feel these guys do too.
Im so fucking proud that katatonia is coming from europe 😄❤
Its a god damn diamant!
Such an amazing song and band. Can't wait for the record!
Hauntingly beautiful vocals and atmospheric instrumentation.... Amazing
Yeah the vocals, this is also one of my main reason I like them. I swear his voice is healing.
They have done some electronics before, there is one...or two? in the aniversary edition of Great Cold distance, and of course there is Vakaren, which you HAVE to do a reaction to.
The road to death, straight as an arrow. So poetic. Chills.
death21metal you’re right, that’s what I meant
Katatonia's catalog is ultra diverse and amazing. Jonas voice paired with heavy complex rythms and guitar work is nuts! It works. Mesmerizing. As far as the electronic vibe, I suspect they pulled some vibes from Frank Default - ala Dead End Kings
Vakaren, the only song they’ve done in their native language is similar to this with the electronic music. Good review, glad you guys get them correctly.
I cannot believe I didn't catch the similarities with Vakaren before now.
Katatonia is art
Love Katatonia!
Good work guys.keep forcefeeding us with great music.
We try our best.
They claim to come back to their heavy metal roots with this album, so consider this is a slow intro kind of song. The album should be pretty dark since the last one had a different and less sad atmosphere.
I am excited to hear more heavy material for sure!
I was pleasantly surprised with this song the first time I had heard it.
And... what with some people, not including you guys, being disappointed in this song because it doesn't have any Heavy Metal instruments in it, I believe there is nothing that kills off more music, than when an artist stagnates. As an author myself, I know that the idea of "stagnation" is typically a result of "lacking inspiration", and everything that becomes produced is soon perceived by the creator's fans like it is "more of the same".
It is good of Katatonia to jump on a different style, before the fans begin to complain that they aren't doing anything new. "Not doing anything new" has become a common complaint for certain bands, and soon, the band only has its records bought because it has its name written on the front of the record. It's like a fast-food joint that never changes its recipe for its burgers or some such, because the restaurant knows that people will just keep coming back for the same thing. What is lacking in that example, is the authenticity.
I listen to a lot of things like Behemoth, Archspire, Allegaeon etc..., but the vocals in Katatonia are the reason why this band is my favorite by far !
I was surprised at 1rst listen too, but i now have listened to it something like 200 times. Just so brilliant.
it has a real sold heart feel to it, i like it. the more you listen to it the more you will like it. the new album is gonna be awesome!
Another song similar to this that is equally as good if not better, is the bonus track The Act of Darkening. It's off the album Dead End Kings.
damn....Katatonia :o
since Evidence i didn't heared a song from them
lots of memories ^^'
Unfurl also has the electronic sound
Such a great track by them.
Loved your review. This song is great.
Love this band!!! This is a banger!
Check out the Live version of The one you are looking for
It's shot in London with The Gathering's Silje Wergeland and is absolute magic.
Bliss.
Amazing song
I wonder I haven’t discovered any Anathema’s song yet.They definitely deserve your attention. Together with Paradise Lost and My dying bride they’re considered as unholy trinity of doom. Nowadays their sound is similar to Katatonia, but more proggy. Please, start with live version of “Untouchable” or “Flying” in Plovdiv. I bet, you won’t regret!;)
Why not start with The Silent Enigma?
@@JoelGGomes because their old stuff.. isn't their best to say the least.
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I like the atmosphere of the song, it is a great track. I agree Jonas is a great singer and I'm not sure if you know but early on he threw out his voice so he couldnt do the harsh vocals so they got mikael from opeth to do the brave murder day album and the next ep after that.
Great review guys! Subscribed. Dream Theater!
well this song is different but its still great and feels like katatonia
Could I ask a profil facebook or spotify account by the boy in the left? dont remember his name, I found your channel I watched some reviews and I think I like his music taste, I would like to see more bands he's into. If it's not possible, at least can you recommend me some of your fav current albums/bands if you want? I'm more into slow doom,funeral deperssive sounds and a litle bit of black metal
for another similar sounding song, check out Unfurl off the July EP.
the guy on left is absolutely me
Please check out Windir - Martyrium
Katatonia: Brave Murder Day. It’s not the first, it’s not their best, but it is unavoidable for a true Katatonia fan. Plus, it’s from the time when Akerfeldt from Opeth was their main vocalist and Renske was more dedicated to drums. Funny how things change.
He was not a main vocalist that time just a guest artist for that album because of Jonas' throat problem.
@@noname-eq1yc I wasn't aware that he had any throat problem at that time. In any case, even if he was just a guest, he was the main vocalist on that record and, in that sense, he was an active member. (I seriously doubt that he didn't have any input on their songs.)
Could you please react to Atoma - Skylight?
Watching this just increases my need to see you react to Below by Leprous.
Eehhm.. Agreed on the vocals as you say's about that, but I just cant stand the electronic stuff, sorry for that but I just cant, altough like a I saying the vocals saved alot but for me acoustic or any instrument have lift this song alot for me atleast.
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What a beautiful song