Coma is my No. 1 GnR song, I love the way it plays, like a journey. I also prefer long songs (e.g. Extended versions, or Led Zeppelin's 30 minute long Dazed and Confused live renditions). I'm so happy that the guys have it in the Not in this Lifetime tour setlist as a regular...
Top 5 no doubt. This song was cathartic every friggin time I listened to it when it first came out 25+ years ago. Now, at 42, I have to say, Coma is the one song that I go bonkers on from the moment when I hear the intro played during this tour. Still have 3 more concerts to attend this year and can't wait. Gotta have my Coma!
Hi. I appreciate your channel. I've got some Coma info to add. My father, Michael Smolens was the doctor you can hear on the track. He also brought the defibulator machine in to get those sounds. My brother and I were lucky enough to get to see a few sessions from Use Your Illusion but not this one. We got to know Slash because he was super cool and down to earth, but we were never able to penetrate Axl's bubble. They just had him improvise a bunch of medical sounding phrases. It was one of the highlights of his life I know so thanks G'N'R! I've got a few other interesting stories if you'd like to hear. Just message me. and one suggestion: the acoustic piano version of November Rain. I heard that one and got a bootleg back in the late 80's. That version, with just Axl and a piano was way more powerful than the bloated, overproduced version that ended up on the record. There's so much more emotion. And every unnecessary drum fill Matt Sorum does just ruins it for me. But the acoustic version is pure gold. Not sure if there's enough there for an episode but maybe!?!?
When I met Duff, clearly I was a bit starstruck and lost for words. I wish I had it together enough to ask about this song. Obviously something like Patience, Yesterdays are simple pieces and easy to learn. But Coma? 40 chords, no repeats, no chorus and they were drunk and using chemicals.... how the hell was it putting together a song like this? Very impressive to say the least.
I really love this song... I inherited "Use your illusion 1" when my father died when i was 8 and got all of his CD's and LP's and i listened to Coma for the first time alone in my bedroom at night and got really i love with this kind of music which was 20 years ago and i'm still listening to this song.
As much of a landmark moment Appetite was for the late 80s, the Illusions albums showed that these filthy street toughs could take that next step and evolve to creating art. Coma, Estranged, and Locomotive is the proof of this. Despite the initial reception it got from fans & critics alike when it came out in 1991, the Illusions albums have actually aged very, very well since then. Similar to Nirvana's 'In Utero' in a lot of ways when you compare the immediate reaction they both got coming off their transcendent cultural redefining efforts that made them famous. There are a lot of songs off the Illusions records you can find new layers to appreciate no matter how often you hear them. I don't know if it's because Appetite has been played into the grave by now or what, but the Illusions actually stand the test of time a little better than Appetite does in my opinion. There's just so much more nuance and sophistication to them compared to the straight ahead, punch-in-the-face that Appetite for Destruction is.
So interesting! Thanks for the video! I've seen Guns twice now on NITL, and even if Axls voice isn't usually the best on it, it's still EASILY one of the best songs live! Such a hard riff!
Great video Sid. It's funny how I never really heard Coma before and as you get older GNR is one of the bands that you discover songs that you enjoy better at different stages in your life. Coma now is up at around 8 on my list but I also like This I love.
Kelly Rosko Some of the guys really don't like that song but if you really listen to it it's great. Would love to hear the story on the background or meaning of this song. I think more people like this song verses not
Easily top 3 GnR songs for me. It's one of those songs that you can put on when your having a bad day and get lost in, just crack the volume up and listen and relax. I don't know, it just works for me. I feel when you asked true GnR fans about certain GnR songs this is one of the songs that always rank in their top 10. I love the reason Duff gave why they called it "Girth" about Wes Arkeen, that's funny. I wish that guy was still around and didn't OD. He meant so much to the GnR OG 5 and he also helped Axl out with his writing in certain songs. His influence is all over both AFD and UYI I & II, outside of their group he never got the credit he deserved. When you read Duff's, Slash's and Steven's book he mentioned everywhere in the early days and up to the UYI days but then he got lost and heavy into drugs when the guys where on the road for 2 1/2 years and fucked up I guess. From what I heard Axl tried to help him but he could never get out of the reach of the drugs. It's amazing that any of them survived when you think about it. Look at all their stories, Slash and Duff's battle and Steven's also. Hell even Axl OD'd on pills and Izzy had his mile high thing on the airplane. All of them danced with the devil and came out on the other side thank God!
Dad bought me the Use Your Illusions tapes when they came out when I was a kid and Coma is STILL the song I play the most from Gn'R. Absolutely epic song 🤘🏻
I think Coma is top 3, maybe the number 1 artistic achievement of the band. It's not the most fun, the most singable, or the most relatable for all fans. That's probably Nightrain or something. But Coma is the deepest. If this band left a mark on eternity, Coma is the deepest one. I'll bet the farm on that
Great coverage Sidd, however, I wish you would have noted how and why Axl OD'd.... Story goes, he and Erin were having a huge fight.... He grabbed a bottle of (over the counter) Aspirin or Tylenol and ate the whole bottle. Then OD'd.
Geoff Weissenberger where did you find this? it's interesting cuz i always wondered why exactly he od'd(like the reasons for the pressure and the stress)
Geoff Weissenberger thank you for the quick answer. I actually watched this interview long ago and never noticed that the argument he was talking about was probably with erin
You'd have to have more than a bottle to OD on Aspirin etc. Believe me... I've tried. I was only really young and it was the only thing I could find to do the deed. It just made me sick. No sleepy effect.. nothing. But then again, I've been using heroin for over 20 years and never OD'd.. just got headachy and sick when having too much. Maybe I'm, as Layne said, immortal 🤷🏻♀️😆
That's so funny to hear..about the rhythm guitar players all having trouble with the end chord progression in Coma - I literally have it written down on a big A3 art paper, the chords to the lyrics - just that last part. There are just so many changes that you don't expect. It's funny...it's so NOT intuitive.... and yet..once you play the music as written..it flows so well, and so powerfully..it's definitely the climax to that song. It's funny, I can play the solo by memory, no problem, but the chords at the end - I still need my cheat sheet!
I just knew this band existed, I think this year. Never bothered to read and had those songs titles certain people showed me on youtube in last few years kept in my mind. There are quite a lot of personal pronouns. That is such a long, and quite confusing song lyrics to me. Is he talking about two different people, a guy and a man?
and just knew this song existed on today's morning. and holly crap, it is put exactly on last track on the album, which is on 16th order as the last one. it also mentions about sex, sex, sex, and sex that according to the singer, only a thing a guy wants.
Coma is my No. 1 GnR song, I love the way it plays, like a journey. I also prefer long songs (e.g. Extended versions, or Led Zeppelin's 30 minute long Dazed and Confused live renditions). I'm so happy that the guys have it in the Not in this Lifetime tour setlist as a regular...
Miklós Gulyás its my #2 after estranged
TheOFamily5 I can see why, Estranged is a great song too
Top 5 no doubt. This song was cathartic every friggin time I listened to it when it first came out 25+ years ago. Now, at 42, I have to say, Coma is the one song that I go bonkers on from the moment when I hear the intro played during this tour. Still have 3 more concerts to attend this year and can't wait. Gotta have my Coma!
exactly same thoughts but i am double four now.
Hi. I appreciate your channel. I've got some Coma info to add. My father, Michael Smolens was the doctor you can hear on the track. He also brought the defibulator machine in to get those sounds. My brother and I were lucky enough to get to see a few sessions from Use Your Illusion but not this one. We got to know Slash because he was super cool and down to earth, but we were never able to penetrate Axl's bubble. They just had him improvise a bunch of medical sounding phrases. It was one of the highlights of his life I know so thanks G'N'R!
I've got a few other interesting stories if you'd like to hear. Just message me.
and one suggestion: the acoustic piano version of November Rain. I heard that one and got a bootleg back in the late 80's. That version, with just Axl and a piano was way more powerful than the bloated, overproduced version that ended up on the record. There's so much more emotion. And every unnecessary drum fill Matt Sorum does just ruins it for me. But the acoustic version is pure gold. Not sure if there's enough there for an episode but maybe!?!?
My favourite song of all the time.
When I met Duff, clearly I was a bit starstruck and lost for words. I wish I had it together enough to ask about this song. Obviously something like Patience, Yesterdays are simple pieces and easy to learn. But Coma? 40 chords, no repeats, no chorus and they were drunk and using chemicals.... how the hell was it putting together a song like this? Very impressive to say the least.
Great episode, sid! i love this song... especially the end section its just so epic
Coma is my favorite guns song no doubt. That ending part where axl goes off is some of the greatest material he ever wrote.
I really love this song... I inherited "Use your illusion 1" when my father died when i was 8 and got all of his CD's and LP's and i listened to Coma for the first time alone in my bedroom at night and got really i love with this kind of music which was 20 years ago and i'm still listening to this song.
As much of a landmark moment Appetite was for the late 80s, the Illusions albums showed that these filthy street toughs could take that next step and evolve to creating art. Coma, Estranged, and Locomotive is the proof of this.
Despite the initial reception it got from fans & critics alike when it came out in 1991, the Illusions albums have actually aged very, very well since then. Similar to Nirvana's 'In Utero' in a lot of ways when you compare the immediate reaction they both got coming off their transcendent cultural redefining efforts that made them famous.
There are a lot of songs off the Illusions records you can find new layers to appreciate no matter how often you hear them. I don't know if it's because Appetite has been played into the grave by now or what, but the Illusions actually stand the test of time a little better than Appetite does in my opinion. There's just so much more nuance and sophistication to them compared to the straight ahead, punch-in-the-face that Appetite for Destruction is.
So interesting! Thanks for the video! I've seen Guns twice now on NITL, and even if Axls voice isn't usually the best on it, it's still EASILY one of the best songs live! Such a hard riff!
Great video Sid. It's funny how I never really heard Coma before and as you get older GNR is one of the bands that you discover songs that you enjoy better at different stages in your life. Coma now is up at around 8 on my list but I also like This I love.
me too! i love this i love! sidd do a true story on that song pleaseeeeeee!
Kelly Rosko Some of the guys really don't like that song but if you really listen to it it's great. Would love to hear the story on the background or meaning of this song. I think more people like this song verses not
the lyrics r so beautiful and axls voice is so raw and emotional and intense!
That chicago 1992 clip is fucking sick. Watched it god knows how many times. Infact that whole concert is pretty bad ass.
Isn't this video the same length as the song?
Easily top 3 GnR songs for me. It's one of those songs that you can put on when your having a bad day and get lost in, just crack the volume up and listen and relax. I don't know, it just works for me. I feel when you asked true GnR fans about certain GnR songs this is one of the songs that always rank in their top 10. I love the reason Duff gave why they called it "Girth" about Wes Arkeen, that's funny. I wish that guy was still around and didn't OD. He meant so much to the GnR OG 5 and he also helped Axl out with his writing in certain songs. His influence is all over both AFD and UYI I & II, outside of their group he never got the credit he deserved. When you read Duff's, Slash's and Steven's book he mentioned everywhere in the early days and up to the UYI days but then he got lost and heavy into drugs when the guys where on the road for 2 1/2 years and fucked up I guess. From what I heard Axl tried to help him but he could never get out of the reach of the drugs. It's amazing that any of them survived when you think about it. Look at all their stories, Slash and Duff's battle and Steven's also. Hell even Axl OD'd on pills and Izzy had his mile high thing on the airplane. All of them danced with the devil and came out on the other side thank God!
Dad bought me the Use Your Illusions tapes when they came out when I was a kid and Coma is STILL the song I play the most from Gn'R. Absolutely epic song 🤘🏻
Amazing song ♡ reminds me of Faith No More's song The Real Thing. It gets heavy then soft. Long. Progressive. Etc.
Last 5 mins of this track I believe are GnR's best. Love it!
Probably in my Top 3. Currently my 3 faves are Nightrain, Estranged & Coma.
Nightrain will always be my #1 though.
Great video!
My favorite G n R song.
Thank you! My favorite gnr song!
I think Coma is top 3, maybe the number 1 artistic achievement of the band. It's not the most fun, the most singable, or the most relatable for all fans. That's probably Nightrain or something. But Coma is the deepest. If this band left a mark on eternity, Coma is the deepest one. I'll bet the farm on that
Mine is 2nd favourite, thank you for video
My fave off this album is definitely 'Back Off Bitch'-
The bitch at the end of the tunel?
Muchas gracias y saludos cordiales desde Mallorca Baleares y para mis amigos de gnr España
Can sumone email me the live era coma from the Japanese release? Please
Definitely in my top 10 possibly top 5 #coma
Top 5 most definitely! What amazing talents they all are!! Just real and raw !! I love it! Thank you as always! 💋🎤🎸🎶🤘🎃🎃
you're welcome!
The review is almost as long as the song
Brilliant! lol
People say i do false chords? ....... why i was never label a chord harmonizer
Coma my favorite song!
This is one of my favourite songs ^^
Great episode, Locomotive please?
Coma is in my top 5
That is my #1. Nothing tops Coma.
Great coverage Sidd, however, I wish you would have noted how and why Axl OD'd....
Story goes, he and Erin were having a huge fight.... He grabbed a bottle of (over the counter) Aspirin or Tylenol and ate the whole bottle. Then OD'd.
Geoff Weissenberger where did you find this? it's interesting cuz i always wondered why exactly he od'd(like the reasons for the pressure and the stress)
th-cam.com/video/yCSFRCX6z1g/w-d-xo.html (how/why, starts at: 01:07 the entire story is told just before....)
Geoff Weissenberger thank you for the quick answer. I actually watched this interview long ago and never noticed that the argument he was talking about was probably with erin
You'd have to have more than a bottle to OD on Aspirin etc. Believe me... I've tried. I was only really young and it was the only thing I could find to do the deed. It just made me sick. No sleepy effect.. nothing. But then again, I've been using heroin for over 20 years and never OD'd.. just got headachy and sick when having too much. Maybe I'm, as Layne said, immortal 🤷🏻♀️😆
If he OD’d why was it never in the news? I can’t find anything about it.
That's so funny to hear..about the rhythm guitar players all having trouble with the end chord progression in Coma - I literally have it written down on a big A3 art paper, the chords to the lyrics - just that last part. There are just so many changes that you don't expect.
It's funny...it's so NOT intuitive.... and yet..once you play the music as written..it flows so well, and so powerfully..it's definitely the climax to that song.
It's funny, I can play the solo by memory, no problem, but the chords at the end - I still need my cheat sheet!
I don't care about GnR. I love what Slash did with COMA^^
I have a question. Why do Japanese releases always have bonus songs?
Have you guys heard the jello sessional?
lol Duff's reference to Girth and west arkeen loool
Coma is genius.
Top 5 at least!!
Kurt loder always seems to walk on eggshells around Axl. With that fake laughs Etc
I just knew this band existed, I think this year. Never bothered to read and had those songs titles certain people showed me on youtube in last few years kept in my mind. There are quite a lot of personal pronouns.
That is such a long, and quite confusing song lyrics to me. Is he talking about two different people, a guy and a man?
and just knew this song existed on today's morning. and holly crap, it is put exactly on last track on the album, which is on 16th order as the last one. it also mentions about sex, sex, sex, and sex that according to the singer, only a thing a guy wants.