I actually think it was 3 days, not trying to be the ass who comes along and corrects you. Either way weather it’s 3 or 5, unbelievable song to come out of that short amount of time. After how bad, amo was IMO. I wish all their songs were now written in a few days. They needs to stop overthinking.
@@nikkid7963 saying amo was bad is an over exaggeration. It was pretty good. Its fair enough if you think it wasn't as good as their other stuff but it certainly wasn't bad.
@@carolinecoy3164I never knew that, but only goes to show how special and creatively brilliant they are as a band to thrash out a banger in that short of a time frame whilst being so closed in and pre occupied.
They wrote this song for the video game Death Stranding, and we’re given I think 3 or 4 days to do so. So they wrote this song from their hotel room in a handful of days.
He held the weight of the band while Oli rediscovered his voice. He will be sorely missed but I think they all learned from him how to make hits. I hope.
This song really does give off that vibe of being the starting point to BMTH's choice to come full circle and ENCOMPASS their musical direction over the years. Now lyrically, there's dialogue in the game that is a direct link between the two. I noticed it when I binged a 7+hour long cutscene montage of the game one day. "How do I form a connection when we can't even shake hands?" And I think there's one or two more in there too, I'm almost positive. Musically, I'm glad you mentioned the shuffle! It felt familiar, and now I know why. Also, choosing to tease with the faux-build up after chorus 1 into the reset, then the scream middle of verse 2, the pause before the 2nd chorus. I love how blatant they are with it! There's almost a build-up WITHIN the build up that let's you know "we're gonna do it, hold tight and listen, give it time, come on now stay with us." and then they hit you after the verse 2 pause with EVERYTHING they were teasing with. I listened to this AFTER Parasite Eve, as I'd been enticed by all the YT hype ads. I gotta say I wasn't 100% sold on Ludens at first, but its the type of song that once you pick up more nuances each time, and you learn to appreciate it more with every replay.
The making of this is really good.. lol been saying it for forever... to watch them cobble this song together in a hotel while on tour with only Jordan and Oli is real good fun. My favorite part is the pillow recording booth cuz they kept getting complaints.
I've seen BMTH live many many times and I can definitely confirm that the beginnings of their shows are always full of tension, it's SO good. Last show they played near where I live, amo hadn't been released yet but they used a completely instrumental version of "I apologise if you feel something" as the intro to their show, together with some crazy lighting effects. It was a blast.
Im so glad everyone in the comments explained how the song was written and recorded in 5 days in a hotel room. It’s just so awesome to read it so many different, interesting ways. Good job guys!!!
Considering these guys made this song over a few days in a hotel room - this is a great song and awesome live performance! Great reaction as always David! I'll continue to request this because this song is a MUST - please react to Outliers by Aviations as soon as you get a chance to! It really is a masterpiece!
Also - fun fact, I'm pretty sure this performance was recorded in Japan when BMTH were supporting BABYMETAL - which also reminds me, you need to react to more BABYMETAL! Rondo of Nightmare or Akatsuki may be a few good starters
Not for me he performs occasionally what they call a "death core medley" basically a mashup of all of there best death core songs in a short show. He's also played diamonds aren't forever a lot recently.
I hope you've had chance to check out the studio version of this! The production is off the chartsssss. this is the song that, imo, really kicked off their new sound, their new era if you like. Jordan really amplified the band's style to something unique and imo, *genre-defining*.
They had to record this song in 5 days during tour cause it was the deadline for being in the game death stranding, it was mainly produced by Oli and Jordan in an improvised studio in their hotel room
BMTH was opening the concert for Babymetal and played this song about a day after its release! Honestly I'd love if you reacted to Babymetal, especially their live shows (songs Distortion, Akatsuki, Headbanger) since the ones you reacted to weren't really representing the band.
In the video game that this song was written for, Ludens are a race of distinct humanoids in the novel The Time Wanderers. They're said to be superior to average humans, possessing advanced latent mental abilities and morality superseding those of the general human species
I have my 5 all time favorite bands in my playlist since day one of their first album: 1. Dance gavin dance 2. Bring me the horizon 3. Underoath 4. Of mice & men 5. Sleeping with sirens You already covered 2 of them, I guarantee you won't be dissapointed by the rest. They all have their distinct vibes and unique history.
David! The making of this song... Its epic and a great watch to see a very very processed and amazingly put together track done on a zero dollar budget on tour. Been over two years I been hoping you'd do this lol
David! I'm so happy with all of these Bring Me The Horizon reactions! They're easily one of my top bands right now and it makes me happy seeing them get well deserved attention. Please react to Big Bad Wolf by In This Moment, you'll love them! Loads of their songs are worth a listen as well :)
This live is freaking awesome, even recorded, normally it doesn't sound good live/recorded but WoW. Takes me to to Sheffield last year and for my heart pumping. Best concert yet, thanks BMTH ❤️❤️
This is one of my favorite tracks from them, they made it for the game Death Stranding by legendary game creator/innovator Hideo Kojima. It’s actually referring to “Homo Ludens” a book, it’s like the philosophy of playing. That game is it’s own thing, really dark, and beautiful. The mascot for the game company is a “luden”
Loving the reactions to live performances!! Keep up the great work!! Also, I love how the shed itself is evolving with decorations as time goes on haha
Nothing More, God Went North is excellent!! I think you’d really love the instrumental work and atmosphere of it. The singers vocal tricks and talent in conveying emotion is just something else.
"...being together, in peace, in harmony and just enjoying and having this out-of-body experience... where else do you get that but with music?!..." - one of the most profound collocations! >
Love your passion for what you do, you have so much knowledge and passion and reaction or not, It's easy to want to hear you talk and play all day long man! SICK!
Best live band currently touring and producing new music!!! I’ve seen 12 shows in Michigan and then 3 Midwest shows road tripping to Kansas City, Chicago and Pittsburgh since 2009 and 3 times in 2019 during all three legs of their North American Tours that year with different supporting acts! It’s been amazing witnessing their maturation as a live act!! Resulting in 2019 at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids, Michigan a small sub 1000 capacity after seeing them earlier in Detroit at The State Theater with thousands in attendance. In Grand Rapids the intimate setting but the same production quality, the same energy, the same raw emotion Ollie’s performance and being so close and able to get right to the stage, and crowd surfing getting a fist bump from Ollie made it the best show I have ever been to and probably ever will be since whenever they make it back stateside for a full tour it will not be in small sub 1000 capacity venues(which even then was drastically smaller than all the other venues have 5-10 thousands in Detroit and 4-6 thousand in Kansas City)! It was Grand Rapids where it really struck me that they especially Ollie have made clear and determined decision to not just play a concert but to focus energy to put on a well oiled, choreographed, stylish, complete rock show ready for the Arena Headlining Tour that will be the next live tour when they invade the States returning as the hands down kings of live performances by modern bands!!! Oliver Sykes Stand Up, Take a Look Around and Emphatically Continue to Scream What Band Is Better in the industry today than WE ARE!!!! Since Jordan joined permanently during the recording of Sempinternal and since Jordon and Ollie gained the confidence to decide we are doing all/majority of the production for our Albums going foreword has this trajectory became clear from hardcore MetalCore/DeathCore Guttural screaming of the lyrics to the most innovative, risk taking, willing to experiment with every new release making challenging creative and genre shattering jam after jam after jam all different but all with an obvious and clear connecting line that is different than anyone else and most likely what all bands hear and say “well fuck, that’s what we were aiming for and we thought we nailed it but obviously BMTH are masters and we are amateurs when set side by side!” The journey from Count Your Blessings but really starting with Suicide Season and especially since Sempinternal when The current and most likely final line-up coalesced to present a sonic journey unlike any previous and most likely any to come after of evolution maturity and confidence in the music they make for themselves and no one else has been honestly so thrilling and rewarding! Whenever they can start touring fully again worldwide the headlining ARENA TOUR reserved for the biggest and best acts in the world will be ooooooo sooooooo satisfying from seeing them as openers with a dozen kids rocking by the stage performing their hearts out to captivating massive crowds in massive arenas with crowds that will rival any concert crowds by the biggest pop stars, legends of music and rappers as they rightfully ascend to the throne and take their place as the BEST BAND TOURING AND CONTINUING TO RELEASE FRESH NEW BRILLIANT RECORDS not rock band but BAND in the industry as a whole!! I said and need prove just watch Die4u their newest single and hear the unashamed pop hook and chorus, mixed with angsty mid-aughts pop punk, mixed with electronica synths, hip hop rifts, all wrapped up in the roots of BMTH MetalCore insanely and expertly produced, with vocals that while still distinctly and unquestionably Ollie Sykes but with the range and talent on the same level as the best vocalists around today, and ooo yea some oooo so satisfying growls and screams! A definite pop arena anthem that is genre destroying and completely unlike anything else previously released yet so distinctive and obviously BMTH in the way that true fans have come to expect yet are always blown away when new songs drop pushing the sonic envelope creatively and fearlessly that the music industry requires from special acts like them so that new heights can be reached and music evolution and progression can be achieved making the world of music the emotional and foundational elemental of the human experience we need it to be and continue to be and to help us escape, rejoice, celebrate, memorialize, remember our past and build a better future out of it!!! Seriously biggest fanboy ever going through endless reaction videos of all their music after spending 48 hours listening to, comprehending and savoring Die4u and the statement it makes and essentially being BMTH standing talk shouting “Who is a better Modern Band in the World Right Now as innovative, creative, fearless creating unique, thought provoking, genre demolishing smash hit after smash hit?!?!? Who does this better than we do and we are putting rock on notice it’s time to step up and challenge hip hop as the place where the best music is being generated by doing exactly what rock bands do destroying boundaries, creating innovative songs, and continually challenging and pushing the envelope without fear and with our fist in the air and the mosh pits raging and the crowd surfers flying!!!! BRING ME THE HORIZON now is the time that those who have been in the dark to what you do see the light and finally receive the recognition, admiration, and acknowledgment that what you do is important, what you do is necessary and what you do is make incredible smash records every single time without ever missing, disappointing all while refusing to rest on your success by just reproducing the prior hit and always experimenting and mashing genres together in a way all other bands dream they could but as always you prove that while some may imitate and try only BMTH can do it flawlessly and masterfully every chance they have!!!! BMTH is the band we never knew we needed and don’t deserve until we realized they have been what is missing and exactly what the music industry needed and now through hard work, endless effort, unmatched energy and style the journey has reached the culmination with the evolution and maturity and talents all lining up perfectly to blaze the path forward and proudly bare the torch of Rock Music re-emerging on the main stage with Pop Music, Hip Hop Music as trend setters, innovators and the best of the best that the music industry has to offer!!! I’m done Mic Drop, Mark my words 2022 BMTH finally takes the world by storm reaching the heights we all knew capable of when the confidence, talents, and maturity of having a solid consistent band line-up all dedicated to challenging themselves to create innovative and original music which blurs any genre lines existing while still planting roots firmly in heavy rock, metalcore, punk rock but crossing over to mainstream success on their terms! BMTH may be the most important band of the 2020’s and I for one am screaming yes boys it’s been a helluva ride so far since 2006 and never has a band deserved the worldwide success and critical acclaim more than this bunch of chaps!!!! Finally the world will take notice of this band and ask themselves what the hell have I been missing out on for 14 years these are the boys I’ve always needed in my life and I can’t believe it took me until 2022 to discover them!!!
Love how you comment on how the music is really unifying and helps people connect, cause that's exactly what the song is about. Forming connections and bonds cause that's what makes us human.
David's already fallen in love with DGD and BMTH. How much longer until we get a reaction for The Plot In You? I just know he'll be marveled by Landon.
He has is own clothes label that he designs called drophdead clothing. There is a video of them recording this in hotel rooms as they only had 5 days to get it in to be included on the video game "death stranding" . Written and recorded in less than a week and its this good. The UK had better get its self sorted as I have tickets for September and the show had better go on, so to speak. Lol.
I LOVE BMTH's version more, tbh. But then I heard it before I heard the original by Billie and I live for BMTH, so... But, PLEASE David, will you react to it? Pretty please? You have not truly understood how true your words "Oli's voice just resonates with me" and "Oli means every word he sings", until you hear his lone, clear and delicate voice in the verses of this song! Honestly, if it wasn't a live, in-studio video with the band singing the chorus with him, I would NEVER have believed he could sound so angelic! Two short a Cappella verses which were sweet af 😉 Btw David, are you married? Sorry, but I'm kinda crushin on you. Music teacher, lover, Piano/Keyboard player AND by ear + Huge Oli and BMTH fan? Please, who ain't had the thought cross their mind once or more? 💭
It's kind of garbage, you can tell it was put together last minute and is one of those "let's cover this bc it's popular" covers. Saying this as a huge BMTH fan and a casual Billie fan. He'd be better off investigating Drown at Maida Vale or some other stripped back performance.
Hi , i have somthing you need to check out . The band is called Saltatio Mortis and is a Folk Rock band from germany and they had released a new song . Its called "My mother told me " and I am 100% sure you will love this
Something you may like to know (I'm 5:12 in at present), Olly actually designs his clothing and has his own clothing line called DropDead. Anyway, back to this insanely good video.
i have been in a mental hospital a couple of times, and that song made me feel so heard and understood, just because oli also went through that himself, i’m still trying to hold back tears while i listen to that song, it’s so good and purely emotional ❤️❤️❤️
Bring Me The Horizon introduced BABYMETAL to me through Kingslayer. Now my personally connected bands or personal top favourite bands are Linkin Park and BABYMETAL. Then only other bands come in. Please react to more BABYMETAL songs.
Found you through your BMTH reacts and been through a load of your old vids and you're killing it. You should check out Enter Shikari, they've been one of my favourite bands along with BMTH for over a decade and are constantly evolving with a huge back catalogue and unchallenged live performances. Can't begin to think where you should start with them so I guess the beginning with Sorry You're Not a Winner
Hey Howie, BMTH best songs are from their 'There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret.' Album . . But could you convince David 'too do to close to touch' or 'a skylit drive' balance. I have so many songs that many ppl don't listen to but are great
Please react to some of their older stuff too. I really enjoy to see you enjoying this awesome music as much as I do. You should also check out Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, they are very cool bands.
What would you do if these bands actually came to town now? like BMTH, Architects, or DGD. I feel like it would be a really awesome video to have you record yourself seeing them live in person. On the flip side... it could take away the ability to listen for the first time for the video on a lot of songs... could still be worth it though.
In reality, "Ludens" is the name of the Kojima Productions mascot, their website has something on it that says "From Sapiens To Ludens" and Oli saw that and felt inspired. It's about how humanity's greatest asset and hope is creativity and ingenuity, that so long as humanity survives it can hopefully find a way to adapt to new obstacles ahead such as climate change. "We need a new leader, we need a new luden" is about seeking leadership that will use that creativity to tackle those issues.
I swear the moment when Oli said *gimme a break* and then on the OK, David stops. i could stop laughing xD
My favourite part in the song and I really was close to crying from laughter after that XD
Fun fact: this song was written in 5 days while they were on tour (they made a video on it th-cam.com/video/dhLaJB7Cvxk/w-d-xo.html)
I actually think it was 3 days, not trying to be the ass who comes along and corrects you. Either way weather it’s 3 or 5, unbelievable song to come out of that short amount of time. After how bad, amo was IMO. I wish all their songs were now written in a few days. They needs to stop overthinking.
and they recorded most of it in a freakin hotel room haha mental
And first live performance was in Thailand
I loved all the behind the scenes videos they put out… helped save my sanity during lockdown last year 😉
@@nikkid7963 saying amo was bad is an over exaggeration. It was pretty good. Its fair enough if you think it wasn't as good as their other stuff but it certainly wasn't bad.
what amazes me is remember that this song was written, recorded and produced in just five days in hotel rooms during a tour
It really is. It should not sound this good when you think of it that way, and I couldn't stop listening to it when I 1st heard it. That break down
@@carolinecoy3164I never knew that, but only goes to show how special and creatively brilliant they are as a band to thrash out a banger in that short of a time frame whilst being so closed in and pre occupied.
You ever gonna check this David?
"People don't wear clothes like that, only rockstars do" ... yes, I'm a rockstar now!
actually he called you "nobody"
He said Rockstars and wannabes haha
i am in fact a wannabe rockstar HAHA
Just rock it with confidence! 😁
Hehe... You are whatever you want to feel. it doesn't matter what people think!😜
This guy is one of the best music reaction channels I’ve watched.
They wrote this song for the video game Death Stranding, and we’re given I think 3 or 4 days to do so. So they wrote this song from their hotel room in a handful of days.
Exactly
David needs to do this review, pls
Jordans the real MVP of BMTH
Facts. Dude is a musical genius
Thisssssss 👏
Fo sho, man! Tool’s great too.
He held the weight of the band while Oli rediscovered his voice. He will be sorely missed but I think they all learned from him how to make hits. I hope.
This song was written for Death Stranding the video game
God im so proud of Oliver for his insane vocal improvement
This song really does give off that vibe of being the starting point to BMTH's choice to come full circle and ENCOMPASS their musical direction over the years.
Now lyrically, there's dialogue in the game that is a direct link between the two. I noticed it when I binged a 7+hour long cutscene montage of the game one day. "How do I form a connection when we can't even shake hands?" And I think there's one or two more in there too, I'm almost positive.
Musically, I'm glad you mentioned the shuffle! It felt familiar, and now I know why.
Also, choosing to tease with the faux-build up after chorus 1 into the reset, then the scream middle of verse 2, the pause before the 2nd chorus. I love how blatant they are with it! There's almost a build-up WITHIN the build up that let's you know "we're gonna do it, hold tight and listen, give it time, come on now stay with us." and then they hit you after the verse 2 pause with EVERYTHING they were teasing with.
I listened to this AFTER Parasite Eve, as I'd been enticed by all the YT hype ads. I gotta say I wasn't 100% sold on Ludens at first, but its the type of song that once you pick up more nuances each time, and you learn to appreciate it more with every replay.
The making of this is really good.. lol been saying it for forever... to watch them cobble this song together in a hotel while on tour with only Jordan and Oli is real good fun. My favorite part is the pillow recording booth cuz they kept getting complaints.
Ever gonna check this out? It's a good time.
I've seen BMTH live many many times and I can definitely confirm that the beginnings of their shows are always full of tension, it's SO good. Last show they played near where I live, amo hadn't been released yet but they used a completely instrumental version of "I apologise if you feel something" as the intro to their show, together with some crazy lighting effects. It was a blast.
Jordan really pushed their sound to another level imo
I so want David to watch some old BMTH now to see them back before they were polished 😂
EDIT: just saw the new camera angle, we’re getting fancy!
Howie is Mr. Fancypants
Im so glad everyone in the comments explained how the song was written and recorded in 5 days in a hotel room. It’s just so awesome to read it so many different, interesting ways. Good job guys!!!
In the beginning you definitely played "In the Dark" by BMTH. As a guy who listened to your cover and liked it quit a lot, this one was easy 😁
Tbh, I thought it was Good goodbye by Linkin Park
It could be, but I really don't know. does sound similar, but I don't think it is.
@@farizikhram4433 I thought it was Lost in the Echo by Linkin Park
Lol Is that what that was, recognized it but couldn’t quite place it 👍🏻
i thought that was the joke hahah 😅👌🏻
"Headbang in halftime" this needs to be a t-shirt.
Yes!!! We have some sick merch coming soon! We’re gonna add that one
Considering these guys made this song over a few days in a hotel room - this is a great song and awesome live performance! Great reaction as always David!
I'll continue to request this because this song is a MUST - please react to Outliers by Aviations as soon as you get a chance to! It really is a masterpiece!
Also - fun fact, I'm pretty sure this performance was recorded in Japan when BMTH were supporting BABYMETAL - which also reminds me, you need to react to more BABYMETAL! Rondo of Nightmare or Akatsuki may be a few good starters
Outliars is a freaking masterwork. It's sooo brilliant and it would be so nice to see him Analyse that Arrangement
As I recall this was the first taste we got of the latest BMTH material, Oli back to screaming which was a great promise for for the new album.
Not for me he performs occasionally what they call a "death core medley" basically a mashup of all of there best death core songs in a short show. He's also played diamonds aren't forever a lot recently.
I hope you've had chance to check out the studio version of this! The production is off the chartsssss. this is the song that, imo, really kicked off their new sound, their new era if you like. Jordan really amplified the band's style to something unique and imo, *genre-defining*.
I always click when I see your reaction on Bring Me The Horizon. I resonate with you!
They had to record this song in 5 days during tour cause it was the deadline for being in the game death stranding, it was mainly produced by Oli and Jordan in an improvised studio in their hotel room
Oli's wearing his own clothing line Drop Dead. You too can be a rockstar!
Their music makes me wish I could play an instrument it's so inspiring and like you it makes me want to join in and play and express what I'm feeling
BMTH was opening the concert for Babymetal and played this song about a day after its release! Honestly I'd love if you reacted to Babymetal, especially their live shows (songs Distortion, Akatsuki, Headbanger) since the ones you reacted to weren't really representing the band.
I just love watching you react to BMTH. It always puts me in a BMTH mood.
Oh the energy of live performance, I cannot wait to go see Jinjer and Poppy live this year, music in its puriest form.
In the video game that this song was written for, Ludens are a race of distinct humanoids in the novel The Time Wanderers. They're said to be superior to average humans, possessing advanced latent mental abilities and morality superseding those of the general human species
I have my 5 all time favorite bands in my playlist since day one of their first album:
1. Dance gavin dance
2. Bring me the horizon
3. Underoath
4. Of mice & men
5. Sleeping with sirens
You already covered 2 of them, I guarantee you won't be dissapointed by the rest. They all have their distinct vibes and unique history.
Dance Gavin dance at number 1? Go ahead and have my like haha, love DGD
@@ajfornes6728 the artist of the year for my spotify has always been dgd for as long as I can remember
@@iqbalaydrus Yes!!!! 🔥🖤 I adore them so much I took on one of their song titles as my moniker. 😂
Hey David. Just wanted to pop in and say your videos bring a lot of joy to people. Keep up the awesome work.
That makes me happy brother
David! The making of this song... Its epic and a great watch to see a very very processed and amazingly put together track done on a zero dollar budget on tour. Been over two years I been hoping you'd do this lol
New Jinjer song "Vortex" is out now! You guys should check it out!!!
I desperately need concerts back in my life. Concerts are amazing AF… 😜
Oli actually has his own clothing brand "Drop Dead" and has collaborated with other artists such as Cradle of Filth for his designs!!
Your videos keep getting better and better. ✌
You're the only reactor I've watched where I almost certainly learn something every time. 👌
David! I'm so happy with all of these Bring Me The Horizon reactions! They're easily one of my top bands right now and it makes me happy seeing them get well deserved attention. Please react to Big Bad Wolf by In This Moment, you'll love them! Loads of their songs are worth a listen as well :)
David, I have a suggestion. While She Sleeps: Enlightenment(?), extremely technical and productively perfect. Very similar to BMTH
You are all you need! Really anything from While She Sleeps new album
@@stevereese1943 completely agree. David if you like BMTH, you would be BLOWN AWAY but the technicality of this band
enlightenment is incredible, the speech, the riffs, the breakdown, one of the best tracks of the year
@@jamyjet yessirrrrrrrr
Yes! And there’s like no reactions for the song yet? I think it’s among the best on the album
This live is freaking awesome, even recorded, normally it doesn't sound good live/recorded but WoW. Takes me to to Sheffield last year and for my heart pumping. Best concert yet, thanks BMTH ❤️❤️
The piano at the end was so cool haha.
They were opening for BABYMETAL when this video was shot.
If you dont know it already you have to check ot Breaking Benjamin with Dance with the Devil or Diary of Jane. I really think you will love this band!
This is one of my favorite tracks from them, they made it for the game Death Stranding by legendary game creator/innovator Hideo Kojima. It’s actually referring to “Homo Ludens” a book, it’s like the philosophy of playing. That game is it’s own thing, really dark, and beautiful.
The mascot for the game company is a “luden”
Loving the reactions to live performances!! Keep up the great work!! Also, I love how the shed itself is evolving with decorations as time goes on haha
Ludens means a new Leader for this song
Nothing More, God Went North is excellent!! I think you’d really love the instrumental work and atmosphere of it. The singers vocal tricks and talent in conveying emotion is just something else.
wow a sick song! just checked it out, absolutely love everything about 🖤 a truly great one
"...being together, in peace, in harmony and just enjoying and having this out-of-body experience... where else do you get that but with music?!..." - one of the most profound collocations! >
hearing you play is just absolutely magical.... could listen to you playing all day, tell me i caN somewhere somehow
Not gonna lie, these are the only reactions I can fully sit through wanting to hear what he has to say. Love the stuff man
David that piano cover at the end was beautiful, you should do a full cover
Love your passion for what you do, you have so much knowledge and passion and reaction or not, It's easy to want to hear you talk and play all day long man! SICK!
Best live band currently touring and producing new music!!! I’ve seen 12 shows in Michigan and then 3 Midwest shows road tripping to Kansas City, Chicago and Pittsburgh since 2009 and 3 times in 2019 during all three legs of their North American Tours that year with different supporting acts! It’s been amazing witnessing their maturation as a live act!! Resulting in 2019 at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids, Michigan a small sub 1000 capacity after seeing them earlier in Detroit at The State Theater with thousands in attendance. In Grand Rapids the intimate setting but the same production quality, the same energy, the same raw emotion Ollie’s performance and being so close and able to get right to the stage, and crowd surfing getting a fist bump from Ollie made it the best show I have ever been to and probably ever will be since whenever they make it back stateside for a full tour it will not be in small sub 1000 capacity venues(which even then was drastically smaller than all the other venues have 5-10 thousands in Detroit and 4-6 thousand in Kansas City)! It was Grand Rapids where it really struck me that they especially Ollie have made clear and determined decision to not just play a concert but to focus energy to put on a well oiled, choreographed, stylish, complete rock show ready for the Arena Headlining Tour that will be the next live tour when they invade the States returning as the hands down kings of live performances by modern bands!!! Oliver Sykes Stand Up, Take a Look Around and Emphatically Continue to Scream What Band Is Better in the industry today than WE ARE!!!! Since Jordan joined permanently during the recording of Sempinternal and since Jordon and Ollie gained the confidence to decide we are doing all/majority of the production for our Albums going foreword has this trajectory became clear from hardcore MetalCore/DeathCore Guttural screaming of the lyrics to the most innovative, risk taking, willing to experiment with every new release making challenging creative and genre shattering jam after jam after jam all different but all with an obvious and clear connecting line that is different than anyone else and most likely what all bands hear and say “well fuck, that’s what we were aiming for and we thought we nailed it but obviously BMTH are masters and we are amateurs when set side by side!” The journey from Count Your Blessings but really starting with Suicide Season and especially since Sempinternal when The current and most likely final line-up coalesced to present a sonic journey unlike any previous and most likely any to come after of evolution maturity and confidence in the music they make for themselves and no one else has been honestly so thrilling and rewarding! Whenever they can start touring fully again worldwide the headlining ARENA TOUR reserved for the biggest and best acts in the world will be ooooooo sooooooo satisfying from seeing them as openers with a dozen kids rocking by the stage performing their hearts out to captivating massive crowds in massive arenas with crowds that will rival any concert crowds by the biggest pop stars, legends of music and rappers as they rightfully ascend to the throne and take their place as the BEST BAND TOURING AND CONTINUING TO RELEASE FRESH NEW BRILLIANT RECORDS not rock band but BAND in the industry as a whole!! I said and need prove just watch Die4u their newest single and hear the unashamed pop hook and chorus, mixed with angsty mid-aughts pop punk, mixed with electronica synths, hip hop rifts, all wrapped up in the roots of BMTH MetalCore insanely and expertly produced, with vocals that while still distinctly and unquestionably Ollie Sykes but with the range and talent on the same level as the best vocalists around today, and ooo yea some oooo so satisfying growls and screams! A definite pop arena anthem that is genre destroying and completely unlike anything else previously released yet so distinctive and obviously BMTH in the way that true fans have come to expect yet are always blown away when new songs drop pushing the sonic envelope creatively and fearlessly that the music industry requires from special acts like them so that new heights can be reached and music evolution and progression can be achieved making the world of music the emotional and foundational elemental of the human experience we need it to be and continue to be and to help us escape, rejoice, celebrate, memorialize, remember our past and build a better future out of it!!! Seriously biggest fanboy ever going through endless reaction videos of all their music after spending 48 hours listening to, comprehending and savoring Die4u and the statement it makes and essentially being BMTH standing talk shouting “Who is a better Modern Band in the World Right Now as innovative, creative, fearless creating unique, thought provoking, genre demolishing smash hit after smash hit?!?!? Who does this better than we do and we are putting rock on notice it’s time to step up and challenge hip hop as the place where the best music is being generated by doing exactly what rock bands do destroying boundaries, creating innovative songs, and continually challenging and pushing the envelope without fear and with our fist in the air and the mosh pits raging and the crowd surfers flying!!!! BRING ME THE HORIZON now is the time that those who have been in the dark to what you do see the light and finally receive the recognition, admiration, and acknowledgment that what you do is important, what you do is necessary and what you do is make incredible smash records every single time without ever missing, disappointing all while refusing to rest on your success by just reproducing the prior hit and always experimenting and mashing genres together in a way all other bands dream they could but as always you prove that while some may imitate and try only BMTH can do it flawlessly and masterfully every chance they have!!!! BMTH is the band we never knew we needed and don’t deserve until we realized they have been what is missing and exactly what the music industry needed and now through hard work, endless effort, unmatched energy and style the journey has reached the culmination with the evolution and maturity and talents all lining up perfectly to blaze the path forward and proudly bare the torch of Rock Music re-emerging on the main stage with Pop Music, Hip Hop Music as trend setters, innovators and the best of the best that the music industry has to offer!!! I’m done Mic Drop, Mark my words 2022 BMTH finally takes the world by storm reaching the heights we all knew capable of when the confidence, talents, and maturity of having a solid consistent band line-up all dedicated to challenging themselves to create innovative and original music which blurs any genre lines existing while still planting roots firmly in heavy rock, metalcore, punk rock but crossing over to mainstream success on their terms! BMTH may be the most important band of the 2020’s and I for one am screaming yes boys it’s been a helluva ride so far since 2006 and never has a band deserved the worldwide success and critical acclaim more than this bunch of chaps!!!! Finally the world will take notice of this band and ask themselves what the hell have I been missing out on for 14 years these are the boys I’ve always needed in my life and I can’t believe it took me until 2022 to discover them!!!
Love how you comment on how the music is really unifying and helps people connect, cause that's exactly what the song is about. Forming connections and bonds cause that's what makes us human.
David's already fallen in love with DGD and BMTH. How much longer until we get a reaction for The Plot In You? I just know he'll be marveled by Landon.
You played In the dark when you started 🔥
Love your opinions and lessons, man. Keep up the great work!
Ty RM!
Heya! New Sleep Token track and video called Alkaline released today. Worship!
New Sleep Token just released today, "Alkaline". It's a good one!
Sooo gooooood!
He has is own clothes label that he designs called drophdead clothing.
There is a video of them recording this in hotel rooms as they only had 5 days to get it in to be included on the video game "death stranding" . Written and recorded in less than a week and its this good.
The UK had better get its self sorted as I have tickets for September and the show had better go on, so to speak. Lol.
Dude I love your videos so much man. Such an encouragement to watch you
Its great to point out how well Oli dresses because he has his own clothing company called Drop Dead.
"EW,DAVID" The first thing I always read.
makes my day really lol
It would make my life if I could meet this man
Luden = leader (title in Britain)
Bring Me The Horizon did a cover of Billie Eilish's When The Party's Over, you might wanna check it out, it's so good.
I love that cover! Wish it was on Spotify
I LOVE BMTH's version more, tbh. But then I heard it before I heard the original by Billie and I live for BMTH, so...
But, PLEASE David, will you react to it? Pretty please? You have not truly understood how true your words "Oli's voice just resonates with me" and "Oli means every word he sings", until you hear his lone, clear and delicate voice in the verses of this song! Honestly, if it wasn't a live, in-studio video with the band singing the chorus with him, I would NEVER have believed he could sound so angelic! Two short a Cappella verses which were sweet af 😉
Btw David, are you married? Sorry, but I'm kinda crushin on you. Music teacher, lover, Piano/Keyboard player AND by ear + Huge Oli and BMTH fan? Please, who ain't had the thought cross their mind once or more? 💭
It's kind of garbage, you can tell it was put together last minute and is one of those "let's cover this bc it's popular" covers. Saying this as a huge BMTH fan and a casual Billie fan. He'd be better off investigating Drown at Maida Vale or some other stripped back performance.
Agreed
david is simply just a bring me the horizon fan. and that makes me very happy lol
Hi , i have somthing you need to check out . The band is called Saltatio Mortis and is a Folk Rock band from germany and they had released a new song . Its called "My mother told me " and I am 100% sure you will love this
David you definitely need to dive into their early stuff! Crazy different!
Something you may like to know (I'm 5:12 in at present), Olly actually designs his clothing and has his own clothing line called DropDead.
Anyway, back to this insanely good video.
Fun fact : Bring Me The Horizon was the support act for the band BABYMETAL as part of their Japan leg of their world tour.
They actually wrote this song in a hotel, and did so in under a week. Pretty wild.
The Mara Effect live - Spiritbox
Finally one "Name that tune" that I could name. In the dark.
if you want some emotional, and a well written song try hospital for souls from bring me, it gave me chills
and I know you'll love it
i have been in a mental hospital a couple of times, and that song made me feel so heard and understood, just because oli also went through that himself, i’m still trying to hold back tears while i listen to that song, it’s so good and purely emotional ❤️❤️❤️
How about the other song "HOSPITAL FOR SOUL" ??
Bring Me The Horizon introduced BABYMETAL to me through Kingslayer. Now my personally connected bands or personal top favourite bands are Linkin Park and BABYMETAL. Then only other bands come in. Please react to more BABYMETAL songs.
Ludens is Kojima's mascot. It's a Skeleton in a spacesuit
Do Helena, My Chemical Romance! There's a melancholic agony in this song that I would love to know how it was built in chords.
i wish david was my music teacher back in my time. School of rock wouldnt be only a movie
Thats the thing with Oli’s voice- it’s moves People
In the beginning I really like what you were playing and realized it was "in the dark"
Lol
I did a cover of that song on the channel
Didnt know we were headed into a hardcore breakdown the first second into the video
You killed me with that pause in the middle of the breakdown…
I am the worst pauser
@@MusicShed but still I love your reactions and you are the only one piano youtuber I watch 💪🏼
I came here to watch reactions and recommend Aviations-Outliers (again) and I’m all out of reactions. I’m waiting David.
Sorry for the disappointment!
@@MusicShed I concur with this statement - Aviations - Outliers needs to happen ASAP!
No disappoint here, just posting my weekly recommendation ;)
ive been waiting for this reaction 😫😫
“They’re tight, AF!” Lol
Ludens translates to playing/to play in Latin and as the song is for a video game oli basically meant it to mean we need a new player 🤷🏻♀️😊
Im a scientist and I consider music one of the best things humanity has ever created.
I love the drone lesson!
You need to check out the Heaven/Hell album.
There are some absolute gems.
Crucify me
Don't go
Fuck
The whole album is perfection
Thx for this 🖤
I'd be interested in seeing your reaction to the video on their channel of the writing/recording process of this song. Absolutely insane.
Found you through your BMTH reacts and been through a load of your old vids and you're killing it.
You should check out Enter Shikari, they've been one of my favourite bands along with BMTH for over a decade and are constantly evolving with a huge back catalogue and unchallenged live performances.
Can't begin to think where you should start with them so I guess the beginning with Sorry You're Not a Winner
first off, thank you for another BMTH video! Now, some Shinedown wouldnt hurt:)
Hey Howie, BMTH best songs are from their 'There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret.' Album . . But could you convince David 'too do to close to touch' or 'a skylit drive' balance. I have so many songs that many ppl don't listen to but are great
ASD! 😍
Please react to some of their older stuff too. I really enjoy to see you enjoying this awesome music as much as I do. You should also check out Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, they are very cool bands.
Perfectly cut "OK" 🤣
What would you do if these bands actually came to town now? like BMTH, Architects, or DGD. I feel like it would be a really awesome video to have you record yourself seeing them live in person. On the flip side... it could take away the ability to listen for the first time for the video on a lot of songs... could still be worth it though.
Damn that’s a pickle there but a creative idea!
Oli explained the meaning of this song. I forget the details, but I'm pretty sure it indeed was about cough drops.
In reality, "Ludens" is the name of the Kojima Productions mascot, their website has something on it that says "From Sapiens To Ludens" and Oli saw that and felt inspired. It's about how humanity's greatest asset and hope is creativity and ingenuity, that so long as humanity survives it can hopefully find a way to adapt to new obstacles ahead such as climate change. "We need a new leader, we need a new luden" is about seeking leadership that will use that creativity to tackle those issues.
I'd loooooove seeing you react to Bad Omens, especially never know (:
YOU DON'T PAUSE DURING A BREAKDOWN!!!!!!! lol jk loved this reaction
The wrote the song in like a week too it’s on their TH-cam