I loved how this song tricked “normal” people into listening to thrash metal. Innocent music video on MTV with its show melodic start. 7 minutes later the average American was head banging and didn’t even realize it! LOL
Benny Goodman did the same thing with his band's performance at Carnagie Hall. Metallica and the SF Symphony showed the range and roots of great rock to an audience that had previously dismissed the style. Almost all of the great rock groups of the past 60+ years have at least one member with in-depth training in musical history and theory. Rock on!
I believe it's also because in the book it's based off of, the man states that even if the odds of something happening are one-in-a-million(going through that level of trauma and surviving) that still means there's one
The song is so literal, it really forces itself in a blunt way that makes it a statement of power, almost a S.O.S. from the start. But when the bridge section starts, it doubles-down and does not give levity, only intensity, and builds from there almost like a panicked heartbeat. It is a pure masterpiece.
I think this concert was a turning point for James' vocals. He actually took singing lessons, and it really shows. He's gone from the young thrash voice to a properly trained one, holding notes for way longer than he used to and sounding better at it. I also love how much fun these guys are all having on stage, smiles all round, even the symphony members are getting really into it.
Don’t think it was this concert in particular but his voice changed a lot in the 90s. As he got older he could not rely on just growling and screaming like he did in his younger days as it took too much toll on his voice, so he had to learn to sing “properly”.
He blew out his voice when making the black album, so he had to take vocal lessons. He takes the tape with him and as far as I know, he still does the tape every day.
@@fade2bellz He actually wanted to sing "Nothing else matters" and hence the vocal lessons. It saved his voice honestly - even though I *love* And Justice for All Hetfield voice, we still have him singing today because of it.
as a soldier who's been in war I appreciate you talking about this stuff Doug I've had friends pass away and its important to remember their sacrifice also remember soldier suicide is a huge problem love the chanel keep up the good work.
"sacrifice " ? Really ? In certain instances I guess people do make the greatest of sacrifices , but being killed while fighting an enemy of your leaders (government) , has nothing to do with the meaning of sacrifice , unless they meant to die beforehand so others might live or whatever . Saying that, I have nothing but respect for you and your comrades in arms . Without USA, the world would be even more fucked than it is today, so.... Thank you boys and girls . ♥ Ugh, I'm drunk , just to clarify my point of view regarding the "warmongering" of our dear world police, (murrica) , when the subject comes up that Murrica only goes to war for it's own gain, fuck that, what a load of crap, Slobodan Milošević for instance... And if Murrica loses the position of "the world's police" , 2 nations come to mind that will step up to the plate, and I cant for the life of me think of a single reason how that would help me, the world, the other people on this planet, the world stability etc etc at all ...So...Keep up the "good" work you yankee devils :)
@@Megaman2ooo yeah I get it you don't like or belive in the wars we fought well guess what it's nice to have that ability because when you sign up, you don't get to pick and choose which war your going to fight, but frankly it's not a great credit to yourself to talk junk about people who died in service to thier country because you don't like the politics of a war, so go head and do yourself a favor keep your bullshit to yourself because noone cares what you think 😉
The entire song is a commentary on the futility of war. It is and has always been futile. Look at Afghanistan. 20 years of American occupation….for what? America pulls out, Taliban moves back in. This on-going patriotism in America that serving your country is a worthwhile pursuit was rendered obsolete at the end of WWII. (You could even go so far as to say obsolete at the end of the revolutionary war 1775-1783) because no one has, since then, marched on America since. But what has continued is this perpetual ideal that one must join the army and fight for freedom. Which is the perfect platform for your government to force their will and agenda overseas (under the dubious guise of ‘Foreign Policy). Freedom is an abstract concept which actually cannot be fought for. Especially when it has never been under threat.
I consider the original S&M one of the biggest achievements of music in the 20th century. The songs were not written with orchestra in mind, yet they made it work this well. To me it sounds like a dramatic orchestral movie score to propel the stories of the songs further. I guess they figured out that the orchestra can't just play the song together with the band, it has to add something new on top of the song. And it did add. The show was also recorded and mixed so incredibly well - unlike many similar electric/orchestral performances (including the S&M2), you can hear absolutely all of it in this one.
And it all started with *Nothing Else Matters **_"Elevator Version."_* I prefer this S&M to the S&M2 album. The sequel should have been all different songs.
This concert and song in particular was my first memory of hearing Metallica. The thrash part at the end had me instantly hooked. 20 years later I saw S&M2.
I love the concept of adding the orchestra. I grew up playing piano and mostly classical music. I grew up and fell in love with metal music and Metallica is my all time favorite. I’ve always felt that metal music seemed so much like classical music. I mean if you sit and listen to some Beethoven it’s similar to metal!
Michael Kamen apparently wrote the orchestral parts to work as musical pieces on their own. You can listen to them separately, Metallica or the orchestra and hear two different yet fully formed compositions.
No leaf clover from this concert would be amazing. The arrangement is top notch in my opinion. Also Dimmu Borgir - Gateways live with the orchestra and choir would be awesome.
@@TheKartoffel101 it’s used constantly, you just can’t tell when it’s done well. When they did S&M it was a pretty new technology and they were extremely ham-fisted with it. It’s all over the whole album
Metallica had actually collaborated with Michael kamen on nothing else matters, which is why when he brought up the possibility of doing a symphonic show after one of the grammys in the late 90s, Metallica agreed to it, and so s&m because a thing. May he rest in peace
The funny thing is when they agreed to do it they actually didn't believe it would happen until he called them up years later and they were all surprised lol
The studio version of NEM has a 40pc orchestra in it, where a lot of the orchestration got pulled back in the mix. There is an 'Elevator Version' that was released as an extra track on the Sad But True International Single in 1993 that is just Hetfield on acoustic guitar with the same 40pc orchestration. The 1999 S&M show has 104 Symphony Orchestra members playing with the band
I was 12 when this came out. I only listened to metal occasionally back then, but after listening to this album, and more specifically to this song, I went all the way into metal and never came back. Thanks a lot for reacting to this song! Greetings from Argentina. Edit: btw Doug, if you happen to read this, you can find the isolated symphony track of this song (and of the whole concert actually), right here on TH-cam or on the DVD. Absolutely worth it for the awesome details that get lost in the mix.
And For Whom The Bell Tolls. Master of Puppets used to be my favourite Metallica album, but hearing the Ride the Lightning songs on S&M changed that. Ktulu is killer with an orchestra, it is the way I believe Cliff Burton originally envisioned it, the classical influences really shine through on Ride the Lightning and to some extent Master of Puppets and And Justice For All.
I was contemplating if I answer since I don't want to start flame wars so let's hope this doesn't turn in one(no pun intended) :). I didn't like Metallicas guitar tones at this era in general. I'm not sure if I can separate out well what's wrong it for me, but to me it sounds too mid/bottom heavy and kind of mushy and lacks the edge. Especially in the machine gun riff it sounds mushy. Also I think this songs works better without orchestra, because to me it makes me this song too packed full of sounds. I like lots of other songs on this particular album though where the orchestra servers it purpose better and the guitar sound is also more fitting. Like their newer songs Bleeding Me is great. I know many don't like their newer songs, but I did like Load and Reload to lesser extent. I think the guitar sounds fit to that stuff better.
@@ManWithoutThePants You're describing the Mesa Dual rec perfectly which they were using at the time. Mushy low end without a pedal in front and fizzy as hell highs. Same reason I dislike their late 90's - early 2000's tone. It changed a lot when James started using Diezels. The Mesa Mark series and Triaxis gain really went together with James's playing style
Yeah everyone obviously sees the theme of the horrors of war and trauma , but the subtle theme is like the question from Jurassic Park regarding science being so driven to do what they can they don't stop to think if they SHOULD. And now they are essentially torturing the narrator of the song as he begs for release.
Dalton Trumbo wrote and directed Johnny Got His Gun, based on his own novel, as a response to Vietnam. At the time it was forgotten. Because of Metallica, both have become cult classics, always worth returning to.
I really wished they did Low Man's Lyric in one of the S&M's. It's not a well known, or very appreciated Metallica song, but it happens to be one of my personal favorites. I also think it would sound mind numbingly amazing with the orchestra. I'm sure they could also get the hurdy gurdy player to come back for that one.
I had the great fortune to be at the 2019 version of S&M and it was absolutely amazing. I can only imagine how incredible it was in 1999. Love this reaction.
This particular song really blew my mind when I bought the VHS of this show back in 99. It was already my favorite Metallica song and this performance instantly became my favorite version of it. Fantastic analysis as always, I consider myself a fan of yours at this point. Please keep'em coming.
M. Kamen also collaborated with Queensryche on the studio version of "Silent Lucidity" and that is another masterpiece to be reacted to!! Good stuff mr. Doug 🎶
I remember seeing a short interview with James from Metallica and he was discussing when they were talking about The actual music and the composer(I think that’s what he’s called?) was discussing musical notes and James said to him I have no idea what you’re talking about. And the composer said well how can that possibly be? James said when I’m playing guitar I simply put my fingers here, here, and here! I don’t know why but I thought how amazing James really is and learned how to play simply buy sound without even knowing what notes he’s playing. I’m sure that’s changed now?
Rest in Paradise Mr Michael Kamen. He looked like he had a blast doing this even though he probably had tons of pressure to make it sound right. The band also did their best to make the symphony feel like rock stars.
Hello Doug! If you're on this anti-war songs hype, there are more metal songs you can react to, like "Black Sabbath - War Pigs", "Megadeth - Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and "Metallica - Disposable Heroes". And as always, "Rainbow - Stargazer". Have a nice day!
'Coming Home' by Amebix would be my pick for an Anti War song. It has this really haunting dark atmosphere and the opening lyric "I just buried a Friend" chokes me up everytime i hear it. 'Through the Ages' by Bolt thrower is another good one. Absolutely killer riffing while a narrator calmly starts listing all the wars Britain has been involved in from the time of the Roman Conquest through to the Gulf war. Edit: 'The Man Who Killed for God' by Meads of Asphodel has really haunting female vocals. It's about Genocide and Religious Extremism which tends to be a pretty controversial topic.
Hi, I fully agree with this comment, when I saw your reaction on Iron Maiden Paschendale I leave the comment with recommendation of Black Sabbath War Pigs
@@1norwood1 I gotta be honest I can't get past Karl Willett's midlands accent in Through The Ages. Because he's just talking, his accent is REALLY strong. I'm even from the midlands!
You asked if soldiers “still hear that stuff in their heads years after.” If you want to know Metallica’s answer to that question then you should react to the official music video of their song: “Confusion.” It talks about PTSD. As a veteran of Afghanistan, it is very intense. And besides, it will give you the chance to hear some of Metallica’s newer work.
"love that they planned the solos melodically, so that the orchestra can go along with it" I think this is just testament to the talent of michael kamen who wrote the orchestra parts, because metallica played almost note for note the same thing as always. Also the first One-Solo is rather melodic anyway
I like this war theme. Some suggestions: Holy Wars...the Punishment Due (Megadeth), Child in Time (Deep Purple), Unleashed Upon Mankind (Bolt Thrower---big, big death metal sound on this track), Iron Maiden has a ton (but recommend Aces High, Two Minutes to Midnight or the Trooper), For Whom the Bell Tolls is another classic Metallica war song, War Pigs by Black Sabbath, Motorhead has an interesting one called 1916
@Dale Josephs 100 percent agree on Lord and Blackmore. I think we have forgotten just how powerful the organ can be, but listen to this track, to Highway Star or Burn and those pipes outweigh any guitar in terms of sheer power and heaviness. Blackmore is possibly my favorite guitarist (but that is always a tough call because there are so many top tier guitar players). His phrasing is beautiful, and he is so poised when he plays. Gillan is great too I agree (also because this channel does a lot of Iron Maiden, helpful for understanding Dickinson I think). If you haven't heard it, you should check out Gillan on Jesus Christ Superstar (didn't realize he was on the original album recording and listened to it recently----Gillan as Jesus is kind of cool)
Please react to one of Jason Beckers compositions. His story is incredible and the fact that he is writing music till this day is a miracle. You won't be disappointed reacting to "Serrana" or "Air"
This song is based on the book Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo and the music video shows scenes from the 1971 movie of the same name. It's a must-see.
I was in 8th grade when this album was released. I will never forget when my friend bought the tape and we loaded it into his parent’s stereo. That slow quiet intro of Blackened into its more powerful riff utterly froze me. Music was never the same for me.
I could swear my music IQ is going up from your videos. Also, I can remember being a Metallica fan prior to the S&M and thinking 'ahhh, that's gonna suck!' Boy, was I wrong! Thanks for this.
When I found out what story was behind One, I couldn't hear the song for several years. I like that song very much, but It awakens very unpleasant feelings in me even today.
Doug, I really love that when you are familiar with something, you take time to really go deep on a song. Most people who do reaction/analysis videos tend to handle songs/performances they're familiar with poorly. But the fact that you do research, analyze the lyrics, and can really break down the music theory and engineering sides of stuff really makes every single video you do worth watching.
The exact day this video was posted, A Metallica member checked in to my airbnb in SF Bay Area. Stayed 4 weeks. He's been here 6 times since and is here now.
I've been loving this videos, not only because I love Metal and I'm able to see the perspective of someone that understands music professionally, but also for the song topic/history, I've been learning a lot and finding a new apperciation for songs I already knew.
As a non-musician....I have always viewed music (true music) as a mixture of foreign language (foreign to me) and mathematics. Two things I could never grasp. Great vid, sir. Liked and sub'd!
I envy guys that are around your age who got to grow up with Metallica and experience their albums as they came out, watching them go from basically an underground thrash band to the biggest metal act of all time. Even though I was born in 1986, I've always felt like I would have fit in better if I had been born 20 years earlier.
@@obi-wannabekennotbi2418 I concur ... I’d say Waken 2007 ... was a great live performance with him .. Progenies of the Great Apocalypse.. Kings Of The Carnival Creation..are a couple of greats with Votex’s clean vocals
Totally agree "Forces ov the Northern Night" one off concert with Norwegian radio orchestra &the Schola Cantorum Choir, excellent entrée level Black Metal then on to Behemoths "o Father o Satan o sun" that little ditty curdles blood .As for the vocals its the voice ov the Beast. At least not cookie monster vocals ov DM or gargling, pig squealing Grind core......just my opinion
I was inducted into the Metallica fanbase as a sophmore in high school (so many years ago now). I count myself fortunate to have gotten a single ticket to see this show in Berkeley nearly a decade later. It is one of the reasons I appreciate genre crossing music. I recall asking for the day off to drive the two hours to the show and being told "No". I was fired when I didn't show up to work that Thursday HAHAHA. Best decision I ever made. Changed my life in some ways. Thanks for the trip down memory lane with this reaction.
Wow! Been ages since I heard this!! I forgot how good this sounded with the Symphony!!! Great reaction Doug, so informative!!! Keep up the great work... Oh and if your going to continue with the orchestra theme... Dream Theater "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" Live from "Score"...
Man, there's a reason this is my all time favorite Metallica song.. Right at the point that James goes into "DARKNESS, IMPRISONING ME..." right at DARKNESS a wave washes out the back of my skull and out through my body EVERY TIME.. makes me wonder what I went through in a past life, just like I swear I had stitches when I was a kid, I remember pulling up a section of dead skin that was shedding with them but my parents say I never had stitches. The weird things we remember that never were.
I absolutely love that you mentioned the 'heroic range' (I'm paraphrasing). That's basically what got me into Mozart and Bach when I was 10 and Metallica and other similar metal when I was 14+. And why I was so delighted when S&M first came out. I had always thought that grandiose, heroic sound in both orchestral and certain styles of heavy metal/hard rock music would go together so brilliantly. I just love it-it just drives such a powerful feeling...
The first time I saw Metallica live I was with a friend that was a combat veteran and when the samples of the guns kicked in he freaked out and ran off for a second. Metallica is his favorite band, so when the samples stopped he returned and had a great time. I can’t fathom what he has seen to put him in that mental state, but I can appreciate and respect his determination to fight through it to see his favorite band.
If its about war and conflict ... honestly Guns and Roses's Civil War is certainly worth checking Great vocals, great chops, nice twists and turns... And of course, lyrically it's very relevant
There is absolutely nothing worth checking out from Guns'n'Roses. They could have been half decent if Axl "dickface with a voice like a cows arse" Rose was removed.
been listening to metallica since 85, love the way people that know music break it down and show me new things in songs i have listened to, for , well decades. Awesome.
@@thesagaciousman I agree. But it's hard enough to get any song reviewed on YT let alone an entire record. I'd consider it a major victory to get one song from a very underrated band that is completely under-represented in the reaction community on this channel.
Glad you listened to this song. This is Metallica's masterpiece, indeed all the songs on this album are very complex with lots of tempo changes. Also check out Wherever I May Roam off this concert too, it's another song in the Phrygian mode.
The composer for this performance also made music for bands such as Pink Floyd, Queen, and several other artists. This composer is a legend in his own right for being able to make musical genius with legendary rock bands.
So much knowledge and education you give to us. It add more depth to the song and to this performance. I've always loved "One" just because of that intense feeling. So much power and frenzy.
Great video and great review. I suggest Deep Purple’s “Sometimes I feel like screaming” with London’s Orchestra. It would be amazing to hear your toughts on it and its harmonic changes.
You really know your MetallicA , Doug. Pleasing to hear to comments about the lyrics, the ensamble and the composition. Kudos to you ! Awesome content ! Loved it !
Would love to see you reaction to Orion by Metallica. Is an astounding instrumental piece. It changed my taste in music forever after listening to it 🤘🏻
Michael Kamen was a freakin genius, RIP. Not only did he do Highlander & a bunch of other movies, he wrote the classical music to go with Metallica's music for this concert. I remember a buddy & I got kicked out of 7-11 for playing the intro to this song on their fountain pop machine back in high school. =)
Oh man, that orchestra took an already great song and just elevated it to fantastic. Remember listening to this and Ktulu on repeat for months on end when they released S&M. What a beautiful experiment this was. Was really cool to see this from your eyes. Thank you!
React to Bloodmeat by Protest The Hero. They don't get enough attention, they are a prog metal band from Canada and this song in particular is based on Genghis Khan.
Doug can you react Deep Purple's Concerto for Group and Orchestra with Royal Philharmonic Festival in 1969. Because i think it is the main influence of Symphonic Metal. I think?
I think it’s one of the S&M songs that works least well with the orchestra, personally. Nothing else matters is great and then particularly the new ones, minus human, no leaf clover etc they work so well. And James sings great throughout. But a song like this - it just doesn’t need the strings; it’s gilding the lilly.
I would have to kindly disagree with that sentiment. I think the orchestra added an extra layer of atmosphere that elevated this performance of One. Same with their performance The Call of Ktulu (which I personally think is better than the original version).
Totally agree. The symphonic approach works wonderfully for Nothing Else Matters, but for One it just feels tacked on and wasteful. It also forces James to sing differently, which robs it of desperate power.
@@cristianlopez_8486Metallica - One is a tragic song about a maimed soldier longing for the end of his life as he is kept alive by tubes and machines. To quote from the movie this song is based off “If I had hands, I could kill myself, if I had legs, I could run away and if I had a voice, I could keep myself company” this song might have worked with the orchestra if they played lower, but it doesn’t work.
Great theme: War. There is a important song about this: "War Pigs" of Black Sabbath. It would be very nice to see a reaction to this iconic song of heavy metal.
Thank you so much Doug, for choosing the Michael Kamen „Version“. It‘s so much better than the new recording. And you’re absolutely right - they tune down half a step live, the original is B minor.
Thank you for introducing me to this performance. This song was definitely one of the most extensively dynamic and complex of Hetfield's accomplishments in composition, especially with its coordination alongside this particular instance of Hammett's contribution to the progression. Hammett has executed plenty of transcendental jams over the years, but his work in the song is among the best examples of his excellent capacity for stylistic refinement and tight execution. I had often suspected that a lot of Metallica's more inspired tunes might be especially compatible with some adaptation of classical symphony, and I am delighted to get to immerse myself in their experiment with this song in particular. On the theme of war's abomination: Architechture of Aggression - Megadeth In a State (fƏcked Vocal Mix) - Redanka Gods of War - Def Leppard Orange Crush - R.E.M. Righteous and the Wicked - Red Hot Chili Peppers 19 - Paul Hardcastle TL;DR - Key and Scales of metal songs in the late 80's: I was pretty devoted to developing as a guitarist for about 10 years from adolescence thru college. Once I had begun to get the hang of Metallica and Pantera's style of palm muted crunch distortion, I had adopted the habit of practicing nothing but the catalogue Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Prong, White Zombie, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendedencies, and Danzig songs from the late 80's and early 90's. The overwhelming majority of these metal songs default to a structure of E-minor or A-minor (until tuning down to D came into vogue) with atonal and/or chromatic additive; it is not uncommon to include the most dis-harmonious of these options, though usually somewhat sparingly for improved effect of destructive interference as stylistic accent, though some artists will lean more deliberately into cacophonic excess just to break your brain with eristic anathema; Blues scales, minor Pentatonic scales, and/or chromatic wildcards were pretty common for most of these artists, but the songs with the best hooks had a way of resembling modes that would also stress the Major diatonic harmony sequences and intervals latent in the Minor key. Not sure if that conveys my meaning very clearly, but you may have surmised that my conceptual grasp of these patterns and theory is ingrained in my memory in the form of numeric/geometrical shapes on a fretboard, while my glossary of technical terminology has become a canvas for the inner-child's crayon art =]
But... does Sabaton have any 7+ minute songs that aren't just verse -> chorus -> verse -> chorus stuctures? Genuine curiosity, cuz I hope Doug doesn't fall down a rabbit hole of a simplistic festival band, his knowledge is more fit for complex music.
@@Metalton95being a great musician doesnt mean you cant appreciate simple music. Besides Sabaton is much more than just music. I think Doug will like them
@@metalheadrailfan Great, thanks! And Μιχαλης Πετριδης, I wasn't thinking of Doug appreciating it. Just that I hope someone with his knowledge won't end up doing 5 months of Nightwish/Pantera/Slipknot /whatever big festival bands with popular 3-5 minute verse chorus songs there is, when his analysis can help newcomers appreciate more complex music instead :) I've seen plenty of mainstream metal bands taking up others schedule, because it gives more views (and their fans demand every single song).
I've always loved how well the orchestra fits in with the songs - it sounds natural to be played that way. The transition from Call of the Ktulu into Master of Puppets is one of the most intense things I've ever heard performed. I remember listening to this for the first time as a long time Metallica fan, not quite knowing what to expect - Ecstasy of Gold and then Call of the Ktulu had me thinking it was going to be more instrumental and focused on the orchestra playing Metallica songs. Then Puppets hits and it's just so damn, ...well, Metallica!
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I loved how this song tricked “normal” people into listening to thrash metal. Innocent music video on MTV with its show melodic start. 7 minutes later the average American was head banging and didn’t even realize it! LOL
Metallica is the gateway to so much metal and that's one of my favorite things to it!
Because the globalist leftist fear-mongering overlords of today couldn't catch on back then or stifle it like they can now!!!
wut
@@tiffanyvalencia8415 wtf
Benny Goodman did the same thing with his band's performance at Carnagie Hall. Metallica and the SF Symphony showed the range and roots of great rock to an audience that had previously dismissed the style. Almost all of the great rock groups of the past 60+ years have at least one member with in-depth training in musical history and theory. Rock on!
"Now the world is gone, I'm just One" That's why the song is called One. He can't hear or see anyone else. To him, he is the only one.
I wanted to write the same thing, thanks that you already did 👍🏻🤘
I believe it's also because in the book it's based off of, the man states that even if the odds of something happening are one-in-a-million(going through that level of trauma and surviving) that still means there's one
WOW. I've been a Metallica HUGE fan for 30 years and never thought of that. No sarcasm, I mean it. Thank you!
The ultimate loneliness...
Wow thank you all for explaining 💙🙏🏻
Such a ridiculously powerful song. This is one of those songs that will last far longer than 99% of music.
for me, THE best song/musical piece in modern music ... and modern I mean 1900+
The song is so literal, it really forces itself in a blunt way that makes it a statement of power, almost a S.O.S. from the start. But when the bridge section starts, it doubles-down and does not give levity, only intensity, and builds from there almost like a panicked heartbeat. It is a pure masterpiece.
Agreed
"It's really remarkable"
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I think this concert was a turning point for James' vocals. He actually took singing lessons, and it really shows. He's gone from the young thrash voice to a properly trained one, holding notes for way longer than he used to and sounding better at it. I also love how much fun these guys are all having on stage, smiles all round, even the symphony members are getting really into it.
The vocal lessons started years before, when they were making the black album.
Don’t think it was this concert in particular but his voice changed a lot in the 90s. As he got older he could not rely on just growling and screaming like he did in his younger days as it took too much toll on his voice, so he had to learn to sing “properly”.
He blew out his voice when making the black album, so he had to take vocal lessons. He takes the tape with him and as far as I know, he still does the tape every day.
@@fade2bellz He actually wanted to sing "Nothing else matters" and hence the vocal lessons. It saved his voice honestly - even though I *love* And Justice for All Hetfield voice, we still have him singing today because of it.
there was autotune for this concert
as a soldier who's been in war I appreciate you talking about this stuff Doug I've had friends pass away and its important to remember their sacrifice also remember soldier suicide is a huge problem love the chanel keep up the good work.
@@FURDOG1961 sure bud I'll put that on my daily list
"sacrifice " ? Really ? In certain instances I guess people do make the greatest of sacrifices , but being killed while fighting an enemy of your leaders (government) , has nothing to do with the meaning of sacrifice , unless they meant to die beforehand so others might live or whatever .
Saying that, I have nothing but respect for you and your comrades in arms . Without USA, the world would be even more fucked than it is today, so.... Thank you boys and girls . ♥
Ugh, I'm drunk , just to clarify my point of view regarding the "warmongering" of our dear world police, (murrica) , when the subject comes up that Murrica only goes to war for it's own gain, fuck that, what a load of crap, Slobodan Milošević for instance... And if Murrica loses the position of "the world's police" , 2 nations come to mind that will step up to the plate, and I cant for the life of me think of a single reason how that would help me, the world, the other people on this planet, the world stability etc etc at all ...So...Keep up the "good" work you yankee devils :)
@@Megaman2ooo yeah I get it you don't like or belive in the wars we fought well guess what it's nice to have that ability because when you sign up, you don't get to pick and choose which war your going to fight, but frankly it's not a great credit to yourself to talk junk about people who died in service to thier country because you don't like the politics of a war, so go head and do yourself a favor keep your bullshit to yourself because noone cares what you think 😉
@@Megaman2ooo your a terrible human being
The entire song is a commentary on the futility of war. It is and has always been futile. Look at Afghanistan. 20 years of American occupation….for what? America pulls out, Taliban moves back in. This on-going patriotism in America that serving your country is a worthwhile pursuit was rendered obsolete at the end of WWII. (You could even go so far as to say obsolete at the end of the revolutionary war 1775-1783) because no one has, since then, marched on America since. But what has continued is this perpetual ideal that one must join the army and fight for freedom. Which is the perfect platform for your government to force their will and agenda overseas (under the dubious guise of ‘Foreign Policy). Freedom is an abstract concept which actually cannot be fought for. Especially when it has never been under threat.
I consider the original S&M one of the biggest achievements of music in the 20th century. The songs were not written with orchestra in mind, yet they made it work this well. To me it sounds like a dramatic orchestral movie score to propel the stories of the songs further. I guess they figured out that the orchestra can't just play the song together with the band, it has to add something new on top of the song. And it did add. The show was also recorded and mixed so incredibly well - unlike many similar electric/orchestral performances (including the S&M2), you can hear absolutely all of it in this one.
And it all started with *Nothing Else Matters **_"Elevator Version."_* I prefer this S&M to the S&M2 album. The sequel should have been all different songs.
Yes I was absolutely floored and so impressed by how well orchestrated these two groups worked together
This concert and song in particular was my first memory of hearing Metallica. The thrash part at the end had me instantly hooked. 20 years later I saw S&M2.
I love the concept of adding the orchestra. I grew up playing piano and mostly classical music. I grew up and fell in love with metal music and Metallica is my all time favorite. I’ve always felt that metal music seemed so much like classical music. I mean if you sit and listen to some Beethoven it’s similar to metal!
Michael Kamen apparently wrote the orchestral parts to work as musical pieces on their own. You can listen to them separately, Metallica or the orchestra and hear two different yet fully formed compositions.
When kirk goes back to back with the conductor, that moment is such a legendary moment for music 🎸🎵
No leaf clover from this concert would be amazing. The arrangement is top notch in my opinion. Also Dimmu Borgir - Gateways live with the orchestra and choir would be awesome.
Outlaw torn was better.
mhe they used auto tune there
@@TheKartoffel101 it’s used constantly, you just can’t tell when it’s done well. When they did S&M it was a pretty new technology and they were extremely ham-fisted with it. It’s all over the whole album
@@NoNameForThisGuy Not on the DVD though. Somehow it's only really bearable on the CD/MP3 files
Bleeding Me is soooo good with the sympathy as well.
Metallica had actually collaborated with Michael kamen on nothing else matters, which is why when he brought up the possibility of doing a symphonic show after one of the grammys in the late 90s, Metallica agreed to it, and so s&m because a thing. May he rest in peace
omg I didnt know that
Rip
I think the first draft was made with a walkman, a notebook and a pencil; meaning: hearing "Black Album" CD directly to paper.
The funny thing is when they agreed to do it they actually didn't believe it would happen until he called them up years later and they were all surprised lol
@@metalmaniac8640 yes I remember and Hetfield messed with them by including the no no lyrics when he agreed not to haha
The studio version of NEM has a 40pc orchestra in it, where a lot of the orchestration got pulled back in the mix.
There is an 'Elevator Version' that was released as an extra track on the Sad But True International Single in 1993 that is just Hetfield on acoustic guitar with the same 40pc orchestration.
The 1999 S&M show has 104 Symphony Orchestra members playing with the band
I was 12 when this came out. I only listened to metal occasionally back then, but after listening to this album, and more specifically to this song, I went all the way into metal and never came back. Thanks a lot for reacting to this song! Greetings from Argentina.
Edit: btw Doug, if you happen to read this, you can find the isolated symphony track of this song (and of the whole concert actually), right here on TH-cam or on the DVD. Absolutely worth it for the awesome details that get lost in the mix.
Same.
Saludos desde Buenos Aires!!
It was a great time to be 17😊
This was an amazing performance! RIP Michael Kamen
Kamen is what made S&M work. I hope you watch Ecstasy Of Gold/Call Of Ktulu from this show. It really shows the power of Kamen's orchestration.
Kthulu, definitely. Such a great song on its own, even better with kamen's orchestration
And "Orion" too
And For Whom The Bell Tolls. Master of Puppets used to be my favourite Metallica album, but hearing the Ride the Lightning songs on S&M changed that. Ktulu is killer with an orchestra, it is the way I believe Cliff Burton originally envisioned it, the classical influences really shine through on Ride the Lightning and to some extent Master of Puppets and And Justice For All.
Never gets boring. This guitar tone, James vocals and the orchestra....the best version of one ever.
I was contemplating if I answer since I don't want to start flame wars so let's hope this doesn't turn in one(no pun intended) :). I didn't like Metallicas guitar tones at this era in general. I'm not sure if I can separate out well what's wrong it for me, but to me it sounds too mid/bottom heavy and kind of mushy and lacks the edge. Especially in the machine gun riff it sounds mushy. Also I think this songs works better without orchestra, because to me it makes me this song too packed full of sounds. I like lots of other songs on this particular album though where the orchestra servers it purpose better and the guitar sound is also more fitting. Like their newer songs Bleeding Me is great. I know many don't like their newer songs, but I did like Load and Reload to lesser extent. I think the guitar sounds fit to that stuff better.
No, is the worst version.
@@ManWithoutThePants You're describing the Mesa Dual rec perfectly which they were using at the time. Mushy low end without a pedal in front and fizzy as hell highs. Same reason I dislike their late 90's - early 2000's tone. It changed a lot when James started using Diezels. The Mesa Mark series and Triaxis gain really went together with James's playing style
@@Jez3134 James Also used ( still does sometimes) the Mesa Stilleto
@@Jez3134 they also tuned down to e flat they only used e standard in the studio now because of james voice
Awesome to get your thoughts on such great music. I think 'The Call of Ktulu' merits a video reaction too!
@Band Albums he did.
YES!!
@@ginoandrevaldiviacalderon6117 needs to do the S&M version
Keeping someone alive at all costs isn't always the best choice i think...
Yeah everyone obviously sees the theme of the horrors of war and trauma , but the subtle theme is like the question from Jurassic Park regarding science being so driven to do what they can they don't stop to think if they SHOULD.
And now they are essentially torturing the narrator of the song as he begs for release.
@@mokane86 The story that this song is based off tells and portrays that so well. 'Johnny Got His Gun' is the title if you're interested!! \m/
Jason Newstead on bass!!! miss him with Metallica.. but RIP Cliff.. you will always be missed
You miss so much you don't even remember how to spell his name. Take care buddy.
@@emmanuelmartin8666 and here is a person that has nothing better to do than to spell check peoples posts... and you take care Buddy...
Yeah, as much as I really love Rob, nobody sang backing vocals like Jason.
@@a.t.3192 right, I like Jason better than Rob
Yes especially since Cliff Burton died of his namesake
Dalton Trumbo wrote and directed Johnny Got His Gun, based on his own novel, as a response to Vietnam. At the time it was forgotten. Because of Metallica, both have become cult classics, always worth returning to.
Metallica and orchestra sound was like it was always meant to be. Great stuff and reaction
I really wished they did Low Man's Lyric in one of the S&M's. It's not a well known, or very appreciated Metallica song, but it happens to be one of my personal favorites. I also think it would sound mind numbingly amazing with the orchestra. I'm sure they could also get the hurdy gurdy player to come back for that one.
The best Metallica song for me.
5:48 😶 that eerie Maj3 -> Perf4 over the opening notes on guitar... Man, who else would've been so bold and awesome... RIP Michael Kamen 😔
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory full album, you'll love it Doug 🤘🏻
I would pay money for a Doug video of the entire live performance of the album with the choir, on Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York
One of the greatest albums ever
Hell yes, great suggestion. Needs to be done
I think he can do scene by scene. It'll take 9 videos, but for sure we'll watch them all.
My wife and I were at the S&M show in MSG in 99.
you need to react to Orion. Beautiful instrumental song
I had the great fortune to be at the 2019 version of S&M and it was absolutely amazing. I can only imagine how incredible it was in 1999. Love this reaction.
R.I.P to the legend that is MICHAEL KAMEN
They never stop hearing it, they just learn to live with it....
This particular song really blew my mind when I bought the VHS of this show back in 99. It was already my favorite Metallica song and this performance instantly became my favorite version of it. Fantastic analysis as always, I consider myself a fan of yours at this point. Please keep'em coming.
M. Kamen also collaborated with Queensryche on the studio version of "Silent Lucidity" and that is another masterpiece to be reacted to!! Good stuff mr. Doug 🎶
thats a fantastic song
I remember seeing a short interview with James from Metallica and he was discussing when they were talking about The actual music and the composer(I think that’s what he’s called?) was discussing musical notes and James said to him I have no idea what you’re talking about. And the composer said well how can that possibly be? James said when I’m playing guitar I simply put my fingers here, here, and here! I don’t know why but I thought how amazing James really is and learned how to play simply buy sound without even knowing what notes he’s playing. I’m sure that’s changed now?
no James is quoted as saying he still can't read music, he learned by ear, he also plays drums and pinano well too! The guy is just talent up the ass
He knows the basics (Cliff Burton taught him some things back in the day).
Rest in Paradise Mr Michael Kamen. He looked like he had a blast doing this even though he probably had tons of pressure to make it sound right. The band also did their best to make the symphony feel like rock stars.
Hello Doug! If you're on this anti-war songs hype, there are more metal songs you can react to, like "Black Sabbath - War Pigs", "Megadeth - Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and "Metallica - Disposable Heroes".
And as always, "Rainbow - Stargazer". Have a nice day!
'Coming Home' by Amebix would be my pick for an Anti War song. It has this really haunting dark atmosphere and the opening lyric "I just buried a Friend" chokes me up everytime i hear it.
'Through the Ages' by Bolt thrower is another good one. Absolutely killer riffing while a narrator calmly starts listing all the wars Britain has been involved in from the time of the Roman Conquest through to the Gulf war.
Edit: 'The Man Who Killed for God' by Meads of Asphodel has really haunting female vocals. It's about Genocide and Religious Extremism which tends to be a pretty controversial topic.
Hi, I fully agree with this comment, when I saw your reaction on Iron Maiden Paschendale I leave the comment with recommendation of Black Sabbath War Pigs
@@1norwood1 I gotta be honest I can't get past Karl Willett's midlands accent in Through The Ages. Because he's just talking, his accent is REALLY strong. I'm even from the midlands!
I recommend also Dropkick Murphys - 'Johnny, I hardly knew ya' for another great anti war song.
HOOOOOOLY WARRRRRRRS
First time I heard this version. The orchestration is phenomenal.
The documentary from when they prepared for the shows is interesting to watch. A clash of two worlds, if you like.
You asked if soldiers “still hear that stuff in their heads years after.” If you want to know Metallica’s answer to that question then you should react to the official music video of their song: “Confusion.” It talks about PTSD. As a veteran of Afghanistan, it is very intense. And besides, it will give you the chance to hear some of Metallica’s newer work.
"love that they planned the solos melodically, so that the orchestra can go along with it" I think this is just testament to the talent of michael kamen who wrote the orchestra parts, because metallica played almost note for note the same thing as always. Also the first One-Solo is rather melodic anyway
I like this war theme. Some suggestions: Holy Wars...the Punishment Due (Megadeth), Child in Time (Deep Purple), Unleashed Upon Mankind (Bolt Thrower---big, big death metal sound on this track), Iron Maiden has a ton (but recommend Aces High, Two Minutes to Midnight or the Trooper), For Whom the Bell Tolls is another classic Metallica war song, War Pigs by Black Sabbath, Motorhead has an interesting one called 1916
@Dale Josephs 100 percent agree on Lord and Blackmore. I think we have forgotten just how powerful the organ can be, but listen to this track, to Highway Star or Burn and those pipes outweigh any guitar in terms of sheer power and heaviness. Blackmore is possibly my favorite guitarist (but that is always a tough call because there are so many top tier guitar players). His phrasing is beautiful, and he is so poised when he plays. Gillan is great too I agree (also because this channel does a lot of Iron Maiden, helpful for understanding Dickinson I think). If you haven't heard it, you should check out Gillan on Jesus Christ Superstar (didn't realize he was on the original album recording and listened to it recently----Gillan as Jesus is kind of cool)
I second Bolt Thrower. Dead Armor is perfect.
Please react to one of Jason Beckers compositions. His story is incredible and the fact that he is writing music till this day is a miracle. You won't be disappointed reacting to "Serrana" or "Air"
This performance ALONE makes both Metallica and Michael Kamen GOATs
This S&M album has aged really well. I like it.
This song is based on the book Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo and the music video shows scenes from the 1971 movie of the same name. It's a must-see.
I was in 8th grade when this album was released. I will never forget when my friend bought the tape and we loaded it into his parent’s stereo. That slow quiet intro of Blackened into its more powerful riff utterly froze me. Music was never the same for me.
I could swear my music IQ is going up from your videos. Also, I can remember being a Metallica fan prior to the S&M and thinking 'ahhh, that's gonna suck!' Boy, was I wrong! Thanks for this.
When I found out what story was behind One, I couldn't hear the song for several years. I like that song very much, but It awakens very unpleasant feelings in me even today.
Doug, I really love that when you are familiar with something, you take time to really go deep on a song. Most people who do reaction/analysis videos tend to handle songs/performances they're familiar with poorly. But the fact that you do research, analyze the lyrics, and can really break down the music theory and engineering sides of stuff really makes every single video you do worth watching.
That six-note descending brass part at 13:32 sounds great every time I hear it!
amazing
The exact day this video was posted, A Metallica member checked in to my airbnb in SF Bay Area. Stayed 4 weeks. He's been here 6 times since and is here now.
Don't mind me I'm just waiting for him to do metropolis pt2: scenes from a memory
I've been loving this videos, not only because I love Metal and I'm able to see the perspective of someone that understands music professionally, but also for the song topic/history, I've been learning a lot and finding a new apperciation for songs I already knew.
As a non-musician....I have always viewed music (true music) as a mixture of foreign language (foreign to me) and mathematics. Two things I could never grasp.
Great vid, sir. Liked and sub'd!
I love your reviews, Doug. Your musical knowledge and perfect pitch takes music reviews to a whole new level.
I remember being 19 when this album came out.this album was a masterpiece.
I envy guys that are around your age who got to grow up with Metallica and experience their albums as they came out, watching them go from basically an underground thrash band to the biggest metal act of all time. Even though I was born in 1986, I've always felt like I would have fit in better if I had been born 20 years earlier.
@@LiquidShadows I was born in 86 and know exactly what you mean...when I was 12 I asked for Metallicas discography lol
Doug, as a Marine that served 28 years, certain sounds and smells stay with you for ever. But this song is tremendous on many levels.
Dimmu Borgir (any song) live with full orchestra is a must! .. you won’t like the vocals but musically it’s wonderful
A Dimmu performance with ICS Vortex on vocals would also be great! 😉
@@obi-wannabekennotbi2418 I concur ... I’d say Waken 2007 ... was a great live performance with him .. Progenies of the Great Apocalypse.. Kings Of The Carnival Creation..are a couple of greats with Votex’s clean vocals
Totally agree "Forces ov the Northern Night" one off concert with Norwegian radio orchestra &the Schola Cantorum Choir, excellent entrée level Black Metal then on to Behemoths "o Father o Satan o sun" that little ditty curdles blood .As for the vocals its the voice ov the Beast. At least not cookie monster vocals ov DM or gargling, pig squealing Grind core......just my opinion
I was inducted into the Metallica fanbase as a sophmore in high school (so many years ago now). I count myself fortunate to have gotten a single ticket to see this show in Berkeley nearly a decade later. It is one of the reasons I appreciate genre crossing music. I recall asking for the day off to drive the two hours to the show and being told "No". I was fired when I didn't show up to work that Thursday HAHAHA. Best decision I ever made. Changed my life in some ways. Thanks for the trip down memory lane with this reaction.
I am not a huge Metallica fan but this was a great compilation and very powerful and moving concert.
The orchestra adds and builds up so much tension, adding another dimension to the song. Love it!
Before they play it on stage at Howard Stern Show, James tells that the lyrics also refers to his childhood as well and gets really emotional.
link pls
th-cam.com/video/9pL15T-6CtU/w-d-xo.html
Pure power. The band that shaped my taste in music. Metal and orchestra. My two favorite things in music.
Wow! Been ages since I heard this!! I forgot how good this sounded with the Symphony!!! Great reaction Doug, so informative!!! Keep up the great work... Oh and if your going to continue with the orchestra theme... Dream Theater "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" Live from "Score"...
Yes please!!
Man, there's a reason this is my all time favorite Metallica song.. Right at the point that James goes into "DARKNESS, IMPRISONING ME..." right at DARKNESS a wave washes out the back of my skull and out through my body EVERY TIME.. makes me wonder what I went through in a past life, just like I swear I had stitches when I was a kid, I remember pulling up a section of dead skin that was shedding with them but my parents say I never had stitches. The weird things we remember that never were.
We watched the music video version in English class in HS when we read Johhny got his Gun. Coolest class lol
I absolutely love that you mentioned the 'heroic range' (I'm paraphrasing). That's basically what got me into Mozart and Bach when I was 10 and Metallica and other similar metal when I was 14+. And why I was so delighted when S&M first came out. I had always thought that grandiose, heroic sound in both orchestral and certain styles of heavy metal/hard rock music would go together so brilliantly. I just love it-it just drives such a powerful feeling...
metallica has also performed this song with lang lang playing along on piano which was pretty interesting
The first time I saw Metallica live I was with a friend that was a combat veteran and when the samples of the guns kicked in he freaked out and ran off for a second. Metallica is his favorite band, so when the samples stopped he returned and had a great time. I can’t fathom what he has seen to put him in that mental state, but I can appreciate and respect his determination to fight through it to see his favorite band.
If its about war and conflict ... honestly Guns and Roses's Civil War is certainly worth checking
Great vocals, great chops, nice twists and turns... And of course, lyrically it's very relevant
There is absolutely nothing worth checking out from Guns'n'Roses. They could have been half decent if Axl "dickface with a voice like a cows arse" Rose was removed.
i definitely appreciate the insight that you are giving during this...love it! keep it coming! :)
Hetfield’s guitar tone here is beyond perfect
been listening to metallica since 85, love the way people that know music break it down and show me new things in songs i have listened to, for , well decades. Awesome.
You should do 'Starlight' by Savatage. It's about the war in Bosnia in the 90's.
I think he should just do the entire Dead Winter Dead album. It's great!
@@thesagaciousman Agree. It's a masterpiece and has so many parts that I think he would really appreciate.
@@thesagaciousman I agree. But it's hard enough to get any song reviewed on YT let alone an entire record. I'd consider it a major victory to get one song from a very underrated band that is completely under-represented in the reaction community on this channel.
Definitely! Savatage are amazing. Would love to see the song Morphene Child given an outing to.
Glad you listened to this song. This is Metallica's masterpiece, indeed all the songs on this album are very complex with lots of tempo changes.
Also check out Wherever I May Roam off this concert too, it's another song in the Phrygian mode.
So heavy. Over the years hearing the chorus build with the orchestra really put an emphasis on that part.
Thank you so much for reacting to this version!! Not only is it my favorite song off S&M, but it's one of my top favorite Metallica songs of all time!
Call of ktulu S&M is so goddamn amazing
The composer for this performance also made music for bands such as Pink Floyd, Queen, and several other artists. This composer is a legend in his own right for being able to make musical genius with legendary rock bands.
Love this one! You should do Starship Trooper by Yes. The studio recording is unreal!
So much knowledge and education you give to us. It add more depth to the song and to this performance. I've always loved "One" just because of that intense feeling. So much power and frenzy.
Great video and great review. I suggest Deep Purple’s “Sometimes I feel like screaming” with London’s Orchestra. It would be amazing to hear your toughts on it and its harmonic changes.
I liked April by Deep Purple.
You really know your MetallicA , Doug. Pleasing to hear to comments about the lyrics, the ensamble and the composition. Kudos to you ! Awesome content ! Loved it !
Would love to see you reaction to Orion by Metallica. Is an astounding instrumental piece.
It changed my taste in music forever after listening to it 🤘🏻
Michael Kamen was a freakin genius, RIP. Not only did he do Highlander & a bunch of other movies, he wrote the classical music to go with Metallica's music for this concert.
I remember a buddy & I got kicked out of 7-11 for playing the intro to this song on their fountain pop machine back in high school. =)
Master of Puppets studio version!
Master of Puppets is possibly Metallica's single most 'symphonic' song in terms of its dynamic structure which is very much like movements.
@@razeezar it's peak metallica.
Oh man, that orchestra took an already great song and just elevated it to fantastic. Remember listening to this and Ktulu on repeat for months on end when they released S&M. What a beautiful experiment this was. Was really cool to see this from your eyes. Thank you!
React to Bloodmeat by Protest The Hero.
They don't get enough attention, they are a prog metal band from Canada and this song in particular is based on Genghis Khan.
Sabaton
Protest The Hero is an awesome band!
Derniere Danse - Diana Akudinova. 14 years old russian girl with magic voice.
Doug can you react Deep Purple's Concerto for Group and Orchestra with Royal Philharmonic Festival in 1969. Because i think it is the main influence of Symphonic Metal. I think?
absolutely glued to my seat with this performance and your amazing analysis bravo
I think it’s one of the S&M songs that works least well with the orchestra, personally. Nothing else matters is great and then particularly the new ones, minus human, no leaf clover etc they work so well. And James sings great throughout. But a song like this - it just doesn’t need the strings; it’s gilding the lilly.
I would have to kindly disagree with that sentiment. I think the orchestra added an extra layer of atmosphere that elevated this performance of One. Same with their performance The Call of Ktulu (which I personally think is better than the original version).
I would agree to a certain extent. I think the orchestra was great for the first half, but seemed a bit much for the later half.
Totally agree. The symphonic approach works wonderfully for Nothing Else Matters, but for One it just feels tacked on and wasteful. It also forces James to sing differently, which robs it of desperate power.
@@cristianlopez_8486Metallica - One is a tragic song about a maimed soldier longing for the end of his life as he is kept alive by tubes and machines. To quote from the movie this song is based off “If I had hands, I could kill myself, if I had legs, I could run away and if I had a voice, I could keep myself company” this song might have worked with the orchestra if they played lower, but it doesn’t work.
@phantasmal914 Agree to disagree I guess. Though the song is performed a half-step down, so I don't know how much lower you want them to play One at.
Thats a wonderfull video and a wonderfull reaction for such a wonderfull song.congrats👏👏
Great theme: War. There is a important song about this: "War Pigs" of Black Sabbath. It would be very nice to see a reaction to this iconic song of heavy metal.
Thank you so much Doug, for choosing the Michael Kamen „Version“. It‘s so much better than the new recording. And you’re absolutely right - they tune down half a step live, the original is B minor.
Please react to Another day- dream Theater
Thank you for introducing me to this performance. This song was definitely one of the most extensively dynamic and complex of Hetfield's accomplishments in composition, especially with its coordination alongside this particular instance of Hammett's contribution to the progression. Hammett has executed plenty of transcendental jams over the years, but his work in the song is among the best examples of his excellent capacity for stylistic refinement and tight execution. I had often suspected that a lot of Metallica's more inspired tunes might be especially compatible with some adaptation of classical symphony, and I am delighted to get to immerse myself in their experiment with this song in particular.
On the theme of war's abomination:
Architechture of Aggression - Megadeth
In a State (fƏcked Vocal Mix) - Redanka
Gods of War - Def Leppard
Orange Crush - R.E.M.
Righteous and the Wicked - Red Hot Chili Peppers
19 - Paul Hardcastle
TL;DR - Key and Scales of metal songs in the late 80's:
I was pretty devoted to developing as a guitarist for about 10 years from adolescence thru college. Once I had begun to get the hang of Metallica and Pantera's style of palm muted crunch distortion, I had adopted the habit of practicing nothing but the catalogue Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Prong, White Zombie, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendedencies, and Danzig songs from the late 80's and early 90's. The overwhelming majority of these metal songs default to a structure of E-minor or A-minor (until tuning down to D came into vogue) with atonal and/or chromatic additive; it is not uncommon to include the most dis-harmonious of these options, though usually somewhat sparingly for improved effect of destructive interference as stylistic accent, though some artists will lean more deliberately into cacophonic excess just to break your brain with eristic anathema; Blues scales, minor Pentatonic scales, and/or chromatic wildcards were pretty common for most of these artists, but the songs with the best hooks had a way of resembling modes that would also stress the Major diatonic harmony sequences and intervals latent in the Minor key. Not sure if that conveys my meaning very clearly, but you may have surmised that my conceptual grasp of these patterns and theory is ingrained in my memory in the form of numeric/geometrical shapes on a fretboard, while my glossary of technical terminology has become a canvas for the inner-child's crayon art =]
That was one of the most interesting and entertaining pieces I've read in recent months. Thank you, good sir.
Try "Minus Human" and "No leaf clover" by the same concert
Wish they had gone with the sound of those songs for an album. Instead we got St Anger...
Mike: “friends don’t let friends get friends haircuts…”
James: “mine will be grunge in a few years”
The concert that really got me into Metallica. Michael Kamen truly was a genius. Everything fits perfectly here in this concert.
If you're gonna continue with the war theme, I recommend listening to some Sabaton with 99% of their lyrics on war history.
Indeed. The last stand would be my suggestion.
But... does Sabaton have any 7+ minute songs that aren't just verse -> chorus -> verse -> chorus stuctures?
Genuine curiosity, cuz I hope Doug doesn't fall down a rabbit hole of a simplistic festival band, his knowledge is more fit for complex music.
@@Metalton95 Rise of Evil, The Price of a Mile
@@Metalton95being a great musician doesnt mean you cant appreciate simple music. Besides Sabaton is much more than just music. I think Doug will like them
@@metalheadrailfan Great, thanks!
And Μιχαλης Πετριδης, I wasn't thinking of Doug appreciating it.
Just that I hope someone with his knowledge won't end up doing 5 months of Nightwish/Pantera/Slipknot /whatever big festival bands with popular 3-5 minute verse chorus songs there is, when his analysis can help newcomers appreciate more complex music instead :)
I've seen plenty of mainstream metal bands taking up others schedule, because it gives more views (and their fans demand every single song).
My favorite version of my favorite song ever. And you've just explained why to me.
Damn, George Lucas sure knows his classical music stuff.
I've always loved how well the orchestra fits in with the songs - it sounds natural to be played that way. The transition from Call of the Ktulu into Master of Puppets is one of the most intense things I've ever heard performed. I remember listening to this for the first time as a long time Metallica fan, not quite knowing what to expect - Ecstasy of Gold and then Call of the Ktulu had me thinking it was going to be more instrumental and focused on the orchestra playing Metallica songs. Then Puppets hits and it's just so damn, ...well, Metallica!
Eight day of me requesting V: The New Mythology Suite by Symphony X
Rediscovery part l and ll is super sick. Interesting track!
@@davidheywood4082 And Fallen, Bird Serpent War, Egypt + all the catchy 'bangers' in Evolution, Absence of Light & A Fool's Paradise