The post song section is Puerto Rican Bomba dance/drumming, where the drummers improvise in direct reaction to the movements of the dancers. Really interesting and mesmerising. The actual song goes for about 3 minutes. The rest is just an added video piece that's been produced by Omar, the guitarist.
i watched this last night and was proud of myself for picking up on that by the second dancer...was like holy crap that drummer is reacting to the dancers improvisations. i think it is brilliant
thats super cool. Reminds me a bit of a time where i played improvised african hand drums with a reggea drummer for some kids in a childrens home close to my hometown. adapt your drumming to dancers, especially if you have to coordinate with several drummers sounds amazing and very very fun.
Yay! Now I can listen to this again for the 137th time since it's came out...but with Jim! Glad you covered this. New music from my favorite band after nearly a decade I think? HYPED!!
Great to see your reaction, Jim! Since it came out, I've been looking for any reactions to this, but you came through first! The actual song is just three minutes long, and I think it's amazing. Love this extented drumming video, too. So looking forward to the new album!
I have to think yes, an album is on the way. These guys wouldn't go to the studio for one song. Also the very first TMV bassist is on this, she was pre-deloused but wrote some bass lines for that album but left the band before recording.
I love everything they've done. I think most true fans are respectful that TMV is a vehicle for these guys to do anything (rather than funnelling it into a new standalone project), and that they're masterful musicians...that's all that matters. Always love your reactions!
I love this song, they seem to be going back to their roots. Especially compared to Noctourniquet, which is my second favorite album from them, but most people don't like it that much.
@@stevemuzak8526 Love your comment! Noctourniquet is very underrated, but to me it's more memorable than Octahedron, with the exception of "Cotopaxi", which was my first ever Mars Volta song. That's just my big dumb opinion lol.
Wow we are spoiled today with a summer song to celebrate the solstice! And wow Jim, 3 cameras and still no sign of Animal. I enjoyed every bit of your video and the women dancing with their beautiful dresses! Wow!
Hi Jim! Thanks for sharing. In Puerto Rico, Bomba has been present for centuries since black slaves established their communities in the northeastern part of the island. Mainly in the town of Loiza where the video was produced. Omar Rodriguéz, Mars Volta guitarist, was born in Puerto Rico. Bomba rhythm must be in his DNA. The magic of this video is that his composition, with lyrics in English and Spanish, did not directly interfere with the Bomba rhythm. He was wise to separate both and let the bomba players and dancers do their thing. Bomba musicians are proud of their heritage and jealous of their rhythms and dances. Like Flamenco, the dancers respond to the musician's beats. If you like Bomba rhythm, you should listen to the "Plena", also from Puerto Rico. Best. Juan Esteban Suárez
Bring your drum to Matlacha Florida Jim, drum circle is on Friday night. We'd love to see you there! The music and reactions are fantastic pal, everything looks and sounds great. Can't wait to hear more from these guys. Glad I waited until you posted this, I knew you or Geebz wouldn't let me down. Cheers!
When I discovered TMV, I was wooed by the sonic hell of De-Loused in the Comatorium. However, that does not mean every album should sound like that one, because it will always exist for me to return to. I couldn’t be happier with the direction the band is taking; so long as they continue to do what they love and enjoy the process…that’s all that matters to me.
Would have liked to get a reaction to the actual TMV track instead of the rest 🤷♀️ I find it very very smooth, especially for them, but at the same time the flow/groove seems just perfect and gets me everytime.
I like the end where you say everything is more important than everything else, like Nightwish that we haven't heard for ages and more Yes, I'm sure Jeff would like to hear more Yes ! LOL !
I just wanna say that seeing where you started from and what your videos have become (in terms of editing, video and audio quality and your commentary) is absolutely refreshing. Keep it up Jim!
@@JimNewstead Can I ask a silly question as a recent "new arrival" here? How come you don't get copyright strikes for playing full albums in live video?
Have to be honest, long time TMV fan but I was a bit disappointed by this. The 3 minute music section felt a lot less experimental and groundbreaking, rather it's a lot more poppy and commercial. They put out a press release with this and they themselves say the new album will be their most commercially appealing music yet. Hopefully the album has a bit more energy! Must be nearly time for you to do Frances now, right Jim? :D
I get it but listening to them first when I was like 13-14 to now listening to this track being 30 I actually enjoyed this change of pace. They're not the same guys from nearly a decade ago and even with Noct they began to show how they've grown older (not a bad thing). I'm interesting to see how this translates live and where they go from here. Always about the journey I suppose.
I mean if you think about it this is every bit experimental as their old music only difference is they aren't on psychedelics and they don't have the same engineer they had during de-loused/Frances... if you listen to their original recordings of deloused they recently put out as a vinyl that album sounds 100% nothing like what was actually released and that had everything to do with the engineer for that album he's the guy that made the album be the chaotic trippy greatness it was. But this song is still very experimental I mean what prog rock band is out here mixing Latin rhythms into the genre itself if anything this Is pretty groundbreaking for that genre itself and it's something only they could produce with their experience of all musical backgrounds, this is however just 1 song we shall see what rest sound like.
@@TheFreeshooter Yeah, that's fine, they're allowed to evolve and change as musicians. Personally I only started listening to TMV 2 years ago. This isn't it for me, I have to say.
@@eetzdun9613 yeah idk this isn't really experimental at all. The entire thing is in a major mode with a wee bit of dorian except for some small chromatic fills here and there you barely even notice. It's much more commercial and less musically diverse and sophisticated. Where are the hexatonics? Where are the whole tones? where are the polyrhthyms and odd meters? this is a much more pop oriented sound and objectively much simpler than their older stuff like Cassandra Gemini, Tetragrammaton, Take the veil etc. I'm sure it's intentional stylistic choice, too, but it isn't one I enjoy personally. Feels like 1 step forward and 3 back Also btw all their music is latin influenced. omars dad was literally a mariachi composer. them having latin hand drumming isn't exactly groundbreaking for TMV.
New song's not (yet) captivating for me, but boy am I glad they are back as a band!!! Hoping Cedric can and will still sing some of the old songs but we'll see.
I actually really enjoyed this for what it was. There wasn’t a massive build up and anticipation leading to fever pitch so even if it’s different, it’s still good. 😁
@@JimNewstead oh it’s good I agree. I just have such a fondness for the crazy TMV that after 10 years with no music it’s disappointing to get something so reserved. It’s still their style and you can tell it’s them. I was just too hopeful I suppose 😅
Interesting video but Omar has done a great job of breaking the old mold but is that a good thing. Tour is announced for August so a new album is expected. Hope this is not a sample of the entire album, how boring that would be. Drum circles have become more popular in my area so this was an interesting watch but...
Their singles are typically the most straightforward songs, so I would expect more diversity in the final record. However! Even if the whole album is a more accessible take on their sound (which from descriptions, it sounds like it will be), I'm always happy when bands make the music THEY want to make. What would actually be boring is an album with no surprises at all.
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The post song section is Puerto Rican Bomba dance/drumming, where the drummers improvise in direct reaction to the movements of the dancers. Really interesting and mesmerising. The actual song goes for about 3 minutes. The rest is just an added video piece that's been produced by Omar, the guitarist.
Well, now I know!
i watched this last night and was proud of myself for picking up on that by the second dancer...was like holy crap that drummer is reacting to the dancers improvisations. i think it is brilliant
thats super cool. Reminds me a bit of a time where i played improvised african hand drums with a reggea drummer for some kids in a childrens home close to my hometown.
adapt your drumming to dancers, especially if you have to coordinate with several drummers sounds amazing and very very fun.
Yay! Now I can listen to this again for the 137th time since it's came out...but with Jim! Glad you covered this. New music from my favorite band after nearly a decade I think? HYPED!!
HYPED
2:39 Latin feeling was always there. Even in At The Drive-In. It's the part of Texan spirit.
THE RETURN OF THE KINGS
👍👍😀 love you, Jim. And the Mars Volta
Great to see your reaction, Jim! Since it came out, I've been looking for any reactions to this, but you came through first! The actual song is just three minutes long, and I think it's amazing. Love this extented drumming video, too. So looking forward to the new album!
This was a great feel. this is the only band that could bring rock back now that people are starting to find out about them.
It's been a long time indeed But the guys are back!!
Greetings from Buenos Aires
I have to think yes, an album is on the way. These guys wouldn't go to the studio for one song. Also the very first TMV bassist is on this, she was pre-deloused but wrote some bass lines for that album but left the band before recording.
These guys are my 3rd favorite Prog band.i can't wait for September 25
What are by your top 3?
@@phlagelum6312 excuse me? 🤔I'm not sure what you mean.
and the others?
@@melvinwomack3717 you said Mars Volta is your third favourite prog band what are the other 2
@@nelav74 this
I love everything they've done. I think most true fans are respectful that TMV is a vehicle for these guys to do anything (rather than funnelling it into a new standalone project), and that they're masterful musicians...that's all that matters.
Always love your reactions!
I love this song, they seem to be going back to their roots. Especially compared to Noctourniquet, which is my second favorite album from them, but most people don't like it that much.
I love that album. Second best after De-Loused in the Comatorium. Not the most popular opinion :D
@@stevemuzak8526 Love your comment! Noctourniquet is very underrated, but to me it's more memorable than Octahedron, with the exception of "Cotopaxi", which was my first ever Mars Volta song. That's just my big dumb opinion lol.
Wow we are spoiled today with a summer song to celebrate the solstice! And wow Jim, 3 cameras and still no sign of Animal. I enjoyed every bit of your video and the women dancing with their beautiful dresses! Wow!
Song in itseft is just gorgious. Wonder if they are coming to Europe any time soon. Wouldn't mind seeing them again, top shows everytime.
they never stop being good
Hi Jim! Thanks for sharing. In Puerto Rico, Bomba has been present for centuries since black slaves established their communities in the northeastern part of the island. Mainly in the town of Loiza where the video was produced. Omar Rodriguéz, Mars Volta guitarist, was born in Puerto Rico. Bomba rhythm must be in his DNA. The magic of this video is that his composition, with lyrics in English and Spanish, did not directly interfere with the Bomba rhythm. He was wise to separate both and let the bomba players and dancers do their thing. Bomba musicians are proud of their heritage and jealous of their rhythms and dances. Like Flamenco, the dancers respond to the musician's beats. If you like Bomba rhythm, you should listen to the "Plena", also from Puerto Rico. Best. Juan Esteban Suárez
Actually in the Bomba, the drummers respond to the dancers’ movements, not the other way round.
In my opinion that's music in the purest form 😌 💕
Did not know they were working again. Cool jam. Now me thinks it's time for you to indulge in Frances the Mute.
great video mate. now that they are going to tour after so long plz go see them live. they are amazing!
Didn't know they where out with new material so this was a nice surprise in the subbox.
loved the track
Bring your drum to Matlacha Florida Jim, drum circle is on Friday night. We'd love to see you there! The music and reactions are fantastic pal, everything looks and sounds great. Can't wait to hear more from these guys. Glad I waited until you posted this, I knew you or Geebz wouldn't let me down. Cheers!
Great song, definitely different to their early stuff but it's good they mixed it up. Great rhythms on this one as well as catchy melodies lol
No it isn't good.
When I discovered TMV, I was wooed by the sonic hell of De-Loused in the Comatorium. However, that does not mean every album should sound like that one, because it will always exist for me to return to.
I couldn’t be happier with the direction the band is taking; so long as they continue to do what they love and enjoy the process…that’s all that matters to me.
Alright 👍 i was waiting for this reaction 💯
Would have liked to get a reaction to the actual TMV track instead of the rest 🤷♀️ I find it very very smooth, especially for them, but at the same time the flow/groove seems just perfect and gets me everytime.
Reminds me of a mashup between ANTEMASQUE (post TMV band evolution) and Omar’s solo stuff. I dig it!
The first Mars Volta song I, more or less, like, I think.
The parts without singing, the pre rhythm ones, I like most.
It had to happen at some point!
@@JimNewstead 😃
I like the end where you say everything is more important than everything else, like Nightwish that we haven't heard for ages and more Yes, I'm sure Jeff would like to hear more Yes ! LOL !
I promise…. Nightwish will come soon. A suggestion?
@@JimNewstead oh yes I have one, Storytime live in Tampere, the town you can't pronounce !
Please play Frances the mute LP it will blow your mind!!
😎
I just wanna say that seeing where you started from and what your videos have become (in terms of editing, video and audio quality and your commentary) is absolutely refreshing. Keep it up Jim!
I appreciate that! Thank you. It might not seem like it, but a lot of work goes into making these vids!
@@JimNewstead Can I ask a silly question as a recent "new arrival" here? How come you don't get copyright strikes for playing full albums in live video?
Love the band but not really a fan of the new song, would love to see u react to the rest of the mars volta box set u got
What the... Thought they were done and dusted !
That seems to be the common perception!
They've been hinting that they would eventually reunite at least 5yrs ago
Have to be honest, long time TMV fan but I was a bit disappointed by this. The 3 minute music section felt a lot less experimental and groundbreaking, rather it's a lot more poppy and commercial. They put out a press release with this and they themselves say the new album will be their most commercially appealing music yet. Hopefully the album has a bit more energy!
Must be nearly time for you to do Frances now, right Jim? :D
I get it but listening to them first when I was like 13-14 to now listening to this track being 30 I actually enjoyed this change of pace. They're not the same guys from nearly a decade ago and even with Noct they began to show how they've grown older (not a bad thing). I'm interesting to see how this translates live and where they go from here. Always about the journey I suppose.
I mean if you think about it this is every bit experimental as their old music only difference is they aren't on psychedelics and they don't have the same engineer they had during de-loused/Frances... if you listen to their original recordings of deloused they recently put out as a vinyl that album sounds 100% nothing like what was actually released and that had everything to do with the engineer for that album he's the guy that made the album be the chaotic trippy greatness it was. But this song is still very experimental I mean what prog rock band is out here mixing Latin rhythms into the genre itself if anything this Is pretty groundbreaking for that genre itself and it's something only they could produce with their experience of all musical backgrounds, this is however just 1 song we shall see what rest sound like.
@@TheFreeshooter Yeah, that's fine, they're allowed to evolve and change as musicians. Personally I only started listening to TMV 2 years ago. This isn't it for me, I have to say.
@@eetzdun9613 yeah idk this isn't really experimental at all. The entire thing is in a major mode with a wee bit of dorian except for some small chromatic fills here and there you barely even notice. It's much more commercial and less musically diverse and sophisticated. Where are the hexatonics? Where are the whole tones? where are the polyrhthyms and odd meters? this is a much more pop oriented sound and objectively much simpler than their older stuff like Cassandra Gemini, Tetragrammaton, Take the veil etc. I'm sure it's intentional stylistic choice, too, but it isn't one I enjoy personally. Feels like 1 step forward and 3 back
Also btw all their music is latin influenced. omars dad was literally a mariachi composer. them having latin hand drumming isn't exactly groundbreaking for TMV.
is it me or does this feel like Steely Dan?
I don’t know…. Does it?
An odd return for the Mars Volta. Still I am happy, hoping for more new material.
You aren't happy.
Am i the only one tht thinks tht chorus sounds like something out of a maroon 5 song?
Sorry am I the only one who doesn’t really like this new track? I’m excited for TMV to return but this is idk.. not what I was expecting
New song's not (yet) captivating for me, but boy am I glad they are back as a band!!! Hoping Cedric can and will still sing some of the old songs but we'll see.
It’s bad.
Love the song but the Bomba section at the end is annoying…
I kinda enjoyed it!
Gringo moment
Such a disappointing release
I actually really enjoyed this for what it was. There wasn’t a massive build up and anticipation leading to fever pitch so even if it’s different, it’s still good. 😁
@@JimNewstead oh it’s good I agree. I just have such a fondness for the crazy TMV that after 10 years with no music it’s disappointing to get something so reserved. It’s still their style and you can tell it’s them. I was just too hopeful I suppose 😅
I guess im in the minority of volta fans that thinks this song sucks.
Latin Maroon 5. Not good.
Interesting video but Omar has done a great job of breaking the old mold but is that a good thing. Tour is announced for August so a new album is expected. Hope this is not a sample of the entire album, how boring that would be.
Drum circles have become more popular in my area so this was an interesting watch but...
I’m sure it won’t be. Their albums always seem pretty diverse.
How is it boring if it's just a 2 minute song with plenty progression?
Their singles are typically the most straightforward songs, so I would expect more diversity in the final record. However! Even if the whole album is a more accessible take on their sound (which from descriptions, it sounds like it will be), I'm always happy when bands make the music THEY want to make. What would actually be boring is an album with no surprises at all.
The old mold was perfect. This is awful.
@@DannyXXXXX there was no old mold, they changed things up with each album.