Did that April 2020 when Aftermath by The Ghost Inside came out. You had to know a bit about the band and what happened, but it was the first cry-headband I had.
Courtney is probably my favorite vocalist right now, and Spiritbox is easily in my top 3 metal bands right now. I can't wait for the album in September.
@@arpadreszl3545 I've been binging a ton of progressive metalcore lately so they'd be Crystal Lake (especially their latest album) and Erra (the entire discography). Hope you find something in them!
\M/ with you brother There’s a true community in the “pit” deep down. You could say we all have a secret garden of our own and I reconnect to mine with deep and entrancing music no matter the style.
How have I not heard of this band until now? Holy crap I need to check them out! That guitar alone in this song is insane. That's some Rings of Saturn style playing and IT'S THE BACKGROUND?!?
First time I listened to this song I was like "eh it's okay" but I kept listening to it and then new things are noticed and I just like it more and more.
Same here man. I loved the first verse immediately but the rest seemed kinda "meh", but it grew on me. Same with Constance after watching the video. Never write off a Spiritbox song :D.
A tiny detail in the first chorus that I love - the top note on “I”, the first three times she hits it, she flips up to it at the start of the syllable. But the last time, she slides up to it, so you can hear that register switch mid-syllable and it sounds SO good.
I know your well versed in vocal technique and as a vocalist I love that but shit man do you know what I enjoy more is seeing someone have the same emotional effect that most songs have on myself and others that really "feel" music. Watching you have a moment at the same point in tracks knowing that certain elements hit home is nice to watch and enforces how music brings us all together. I see you all!
Was going to post pretty much the same thing - the emotional attachment that comes with music I feel is reflected in how Mark reacts. I love music. We love music.
Another Spirit Box reaction! I CANNOT wait for this. Spirit Box blows me away every time they release something new. I cannot express my love for that band :)
It seems to me that Spiritbox could potentially be a gateway for many listeners of rock/hard rock into the more hardcore subgenres. They are already getting heavy play on 2 different SiriusXM stations with different songs and while that is risky because the soft stuff may alienate the more hardcore-centric listeners and vice versa, it also basically doubles up their potential fanbase. I am excited to see where they go from here and damn sure excited to see them at Louder than Life in September.
This song is both one of their most proggy sounding and also radio friendly songs. 10/10 this song is on repeat the rest of the year. Courtney is officially my favorite singer right now
Spiritbox is an emotional revelation for me. It's nice to see it affect other people the way it affects me. I've grown to love reaction/analysis videos because it's just wonderful to watch someone be overtaken by the song they're reacting to.
In a recent interview for Kerrang, Courtney said that she faced depression still at a very young age, and that all the songs on the album are a way that she can recover herself and get through. I haven't seen any comments about the song or the video. But like Blessed Be this song and video are filled with metaphores. The 4 women in the video represent Courtney and the Secret Garden maybe be her innocent side, and how we should focus in ourselves at the good sides not our demons. As she said in the interview, we have in Holy Roller and Circle with Me, Courtney talking to her demons
Beautifully said! I agree very much with your interpretation. It speaks to me about what I think is probably the most fundamental thing many of us have not yet achieved: To be grounded and accepting of one self. To really get to know yourself and have a set baselevel of self-reliant happiness in your "secret garden" before you head into the world relying on relationships due to lacking self worth. It is a broad and hard lesson to learn and I found it not easy to understand intuitively. But since I am starting to do so, I find that many songs, movies, stories and books try to get us there. It's just not something that is easily told in one lesson or one sentence. It is like it behaves with everything. It takes a while to get good at it, like with learning a new instument. Over enough time with enough "seeds" planted, your "secret garden" will blossom and in return give others fertile ground for growth like Spiritbox are with their music.
I gotta say, seeing your reaction... It seems like this song is something like a 5* Chef's Kiss Buffet for you. The lyrics, how Courtney sings, the guitars, the bass... This song is such a total package and it's just pure fun seeing reactions to it.
Makes me happy to see that you noticed the bass is actually guitar. Mike is doing a Tosin-esque tapping/plucking part which kind of sounds like bass, but it's not. That's the benefit of a low F# tuning, good pick ups and some EQ, plenty of low end and clean too.
I have to give a huge thanks for introducing me to Spiritbox with your reaction video to Holy Roller. Spiritbox can't make a bad song and it has been amazing. Looking forward to September.
@@Shiftaws I didn’t notice how good the music was because of how in the background most of it is. Her singing too. Like I didn’t notice what he was pointing out about it. Better than I expected. This album is going to be pure gold.
I remember seeing so many pissed off fans when she took over for Krysta in IWABO, seeing her and Mike doing so well and receiving the praise they deserve feels like full circle and then some, I'm so happy for em. This track is, once again, such a unique bop ♥️
I share every ounce of love you have for Spiritbox. They seriously make some of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Seeing you react the same way I do is pure joy ❤
This song hits me straight in the feels and I literally have no idea why. It makes me want to cry every time I hear it but I don't really understand the reason for it. It's a beautifully done song and I think one of the stronger ones on the album.
I just came off a very mutual and mature break up and tend to suppress my feelings with those sorts of things but listening to this song is literally impossible for me not to cry and feel the feelings. I love it in the deepest way possible
Album preordered , this will clearly get best new metal album of 2021 ! And it will help bridge a bunch of new ppl into the metal genre that wouldn’t have given any metal band a chance.
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@@fortunesmilesuponme idk. I've listened to a ton of STS and this just doesn't sound like their stuff. It's more Tosin-like than Chris-like. Spiritbox certainly has a unique sound that we all can enjoy as they continue to explore even more musically!
So much bass how metal songs should be let it shine! Guitars were awesome and the vocals oh my! This band is slowly becoming one of my favourites such a talent! All of them
I LOVE that riff before the chorus. It's an incredible callback to their older stuff, but so much improved. Courtney's performance is just outstanding, her subtleties are all in the spotlight. Just a phenomenal song. Fuuuuuuuck man, I cannot wait for their album release in September. I've never been more excited for a release, haha. Also, I believe Constance is about her grandmother's battle with alzheimer's. This one seems more like, maybe a little bit of that, mixed with her battle with depression, and possibly some sort of past relationship? Idk, that's kind of what I'm getting.
\M/ Keep rocking on. You’re so good at breaking this down for a non singer you really open my eyes to VOX As an instrument There’s a true community in the “pit” deep down. You could say we all have a secret garden of our own and I reconnect to mine with deep and entrancing music no matter the style.
I'm new to the channel but I'm loving your reaction videos thus far. Absolutely love spiritbox and Courtney in particular! How you done anything on Periphery yet? Spencer Sotelo is maybe my current favorite vocalist doing that proggy/djent/metal, whatever you wanna call it, style. So good. 🤘
I must admit, even I'm surprised we haven't done anything on Periphery yet - I've definitely been meaning too! I guess if they drop new music anytime soon, that'll be the perfect time!
I picked it up first listen as well. He's doing Tosin style tapping with that low end to make it sound like bass. Even more impressive is he did this on a 7 string.
Dude, your in-the-moment technique examples are great! Spiritbox is what I always wanted 90s bands like Linkin Park to evolve into; it feels like a natural extension of visceral heaviness and ear-wormy melodies. Also, would love for you to do a reaction to the *Delain* song "Burning Bridges." 🤘🏼
If you can get a hold of spiritbox's constance reimagined video they performed.... I would love to see your reaction of it. I thought of you as soon as I watched it that you would lose your mind over the vocals.
Your reaction is out for a while, but I just saw it and I'd like to give my interpretation about the song, because it's been in my mind for quite a while... About the meaning, the lyrics give me a vibe like "finding a safe place" (literally or inside our minds, applies to both ideas of this concept), but the video has some complex layers and it's tough to have a solid answer... my guess is something like struggling while trying to take back the creativity, imagination and inspiration once you're damaged and sad, feeling empty, like a void (depression, maybe?)... that "ludic" state most likely can only be sparked by a more "naive" mind (and sometimes, there's even an effort to shut it down in that naive phase). It still can have some connections with the idea of a "safe place". If you ever see this comment, I'd really like to read your thoughts about this interpretation. Keep up the good work, you're amazing!
Can this band do any wrong? I love the attention, and love their getting! I hope they get huge! They'd be a good opening band for TOOL. Get some big time exposure.
@@aaron5222 you think they could sell out united center in Chicago or Madison Square garden? I Seen tool in 2019, and the opening band sucked. I think enough of their fan base would care.
I’ve never cry-headbanged before spiritbox but here we are again.
Did that April 2020 when Aftermath by The Ghost Inside came out. You had to know a bit about the band and what happened, but it was the first cry-headband I had.
@@SassyWaifu Same! It was beautiful!
Doomsday by Architects was the first for me but Spiritbox punches me right the feels every time.
Same! Absolutely the same.
Its like Disney music for metal heads
Wow that is sickeningly accurate 😫
That explains why this is so intoxicating to listen to
why is that according to you? would expect a solid argument to backup such a bold statement
And not a thing wrong with it!
@@spencercorkum2250 i love it
Courtney is probably my favorite vocalist right now, and Spiritbox is easily in my top 3 metal bands right now. I can't wait for the album in September.
I would love to know your other 2 bands :)
@@arpadreszl3545 I've been binging a ton of progressive metalcore lately so they'd be Crystal Lake (especially their latest album) and Erra (the entire discography). Hope you find something in them!
@@Gwunhar oh yea i know both bands, Erra i couldnt really get into, but honestly didnt listen to it these days.. can u recommend a song to check out?
@@arpadreszl3545 Snowblood from their newest album th-cam.com/video/ruGgo1MkUj8/w-d-xo.html
"metal"
This is really the only recent band to really hit me with such powerful emotions. Every song has been unreal.
You should listen to TDWP’s Color Decay!!!
Glad to see I'm not the only guy who gets all misty-eyed listening to them.
So stoked for the new album.
\M/ with you brother
There’s a true community in the “pit” deep down. You could say we all have a secret garden of our own and I reconnect to mine with deep and entrancing music no matter the style.
Constance hit me like a fucking truck dude. Especially after reading an interview about the song. I broke down for the first time in about 10 years.
How have I not heard of this band until now? Holy crap I need to check them out! That guitar alone in this song is insane. That's some Rings of Saturn style playing and IT'S THE BACKGROUND?!?
Just wait until you hear everything else from them.
I haven't been this excited for an album in a long time. I'm sure Eternal Blue will be an incredible rollercoaster ride and I can't wait!
Dude, seriously. My heart legit fluttered with excitement when I saw that announcement
Haven't been this excited since Meteora. I was 14
First time I listened to this song I was like "eh it's okay" but I kept listening to it and then new things are noticed and I just like it more and more.
Same here man. I loved the first verse immediately but the rest seemed kinda "meh", but it grew on me. Same with Constance after watching the video. Never write off a Spiritbox song :D.
You know it’s a good track when Mark’s hands get going like he’s about to sneeze 😂👌
Spiritbox really holds the band's essence itself, always bringing back memories from from departed people
Love his face when he gets into this amazing band!
I make that same face too haha 😆
the spiritortionist (If you know, you know)
Contortionist really needs to put out some new music
A tiny detail in the first chorus that I love - the top note on “I”, the first three times she hits it, she flips up to it at the start of the syllable. But the last time, she slides up to it, so you can hear that register switch mid-syllable and it sounds SO good.
The vocals could definitely be on the radio, but because of the guitar it never would be
yep Sadge there is such a thing as being too good FeelsBadMan
I know your well versed in vocal technique and as a vocalist I love that but shit man do you know what I enjoy more is seeing someone have the same emotional effect that most songs have on myself and others that really "feel" music.
Watching you have a moment at the same point in tracks knowing that certain elements hit home is nice to watch and enforces how music brings us all together.
I see you all!
This is why I watch reaction videos. They connect us on a deeply personal level.
It’s great to see the man just vibe and feel the song
Preach it brother
Was going to post pretty much the same thing - the emotional attachment that comes with music I feel is reflected in how Mark reacts.
I love music. We love music.
Yep.
Music is my oxygen. It's how I articulate everything I can't.
Spiritbox has by far and away been the top for that
Another Spirit Box reaction! I CANNOT wait for this. Spirit Box blows me away every time they release something new. I cannot express my love for that band :)
It seems to me that Spiritbox could potentially be a gateway for many listeners of rock/hard rock into the more hardcore subgenres. They are already getting heavy play on 2 different SiriusXM stations with different songs and while that is risky because the soft stuff may alienate the more hardcore-centric listeners and vice versa, it also basically doubles up their potential fanbase. I am excited to see where they go from here and damn sure excited to see them at Louder than Life in September.
This song is both one of their most proggy sounding and also radio friendly songs. 10/10 this song is on repeat the rest of the year.
Courtney is officially my favorite singer right now
Spiritbox is an emotional revelation for me. It's nice to see it affect other people the way it affects me. I've grown to love reaction/analysis videos because it's just wonderful to watch someone be overtaken by the song they're reacting to.
Such a gorgeous song. This band is a fuckin treasure
🤘😎
That guitar part is a very Animals as Leaders inspired part (waves of babies, CAFO) stype finger pluck style.
In a recent interview for Kerrang, Courtney said that she faced depression still at a very young age, and that all the songs on the album are a way that she can recover herself and get through. I haven't seen any comments about the song or the video. But like Blessed Be this song and video are filled with metaphores. The 4 women in the video represent Courtney and the Secret Garden maybe be her innocent side, and how we should focus in ourselves at the good sides not our demons. As she said in the interview, we have in Holy Roller and Circle with Me, Courtney talking to her demons
Beautifully said! I agree very much with your interpretation. It speaks to me about what I think is probably the most fundamental thing many of us have not yet achieved: To be grounded and accepting of one self. To really get to know yourself and have a set baselevel of self-reliant happiness in your "secret garden" before you head into the world relying on relationships due to lacking self worth. It is a broad and hard lesson to learn and I found it not easy to understand intuitively. But since I am starting to do so, I find that many songs, movies, stories and books try to get us there. It's just not something that is easily told in one lesson or one sentence. It is like it behaves with everything. It takes a while to get good at it, like with learning a new instument. Over enough time with enough "seeds" planted, your "secret garden" will blossom and in return give others fertile ground for growth like Spiritbox are with their music.
I gotta say, seeing your reaction... It seems like this song is something like a 5* Chef's Kiss Buffet for you. The lyrics, how Courtney sings, the guitars, the bass... This song is such a total package and it's just pure fun seeing reactions to it.
It's a fantastic song, no doubt!
Makes me happy to see that you noticed the bass is actually guitar. Mike is doing a Tosin-esque tapping/plucking part which kind of sounds like bass, but it's not. That's the benefit of a low F# tuning, good pick ups and some EQ, plenty of low end and clean too.
I need a Courtney whispering "Secret garden disregard my heart" in my ear 24/7
Oh man I love her voice!!!!! So beautiful.
Damn, After your analysis listening to spiritbox becomes even more enjoyable
Glad to hear it, Spiritbox are awesome!
I have to give a huge thanks for introducing me to Spiritbox with your reaction video to Holy Roller. Spiritbox can't make a bad song and it has been amazing. Looking forward to September.
I was guitar player in highschool the guitar work is just absolutely insane
This is my 5th time listening to this and it’s finally hitting me that this song is better than I gave it credit for at first!
It's probably up there in the 20 somethings for me... Lol Circle With Me had that effect on me
Same! First listen I'll admit that I labeled it as a "Radio" song (In a good way!) but it really does have a ton of depth while remaining catchy.
@@Shiftaws I didn’t notice how good the music was because of how in the background most of it is. Her singing too. Like I didn’t notice what he was pointing out about it. Better than I expected. This album is going to be pure gold.
Oh I hope to see them blow up once everything starts to open up again, and this/their album is released.
The last 3 songs have millions of views. Cd will be a hit guarantee
I remember seeing so many pissed off fans when she took over for Krysta in IWABO, seeing her and Mike doing so well and receiving the praise they deserve feels like full circle and then some, I'm so happy for em. This track is, once again, such a unique bop ♥️
I read that the working title for this song was 'Chino' because of how Deftones like it is.
I hope you do new Spiritbox soon you gotta hear the new album ITS SO SICK
This is BEAUTIFUL... Mike and Courtney have hit FUCKING paydirt with this sound. Spiritbox is a breath of fresh air 💜🙌
"Alright yo, this song is gonna be really good."
I say that before every new song they release lolol
"New Spiritbox release!" 😳😲🤤
Lets fuckin go🔥🔥🔥🔥
This Song is really an invitation to listen deep❣️
I love how much you appreciate the music for *all* that it is. This album is tremendous. Great video as always!
I share every ounce of love you have for Spiritbox. They seriously make some of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Seeing you react the same way I do is pure joy ❤
This song hits me straight in the feels and I literally have no idea why. It makes me want to cry every time I hear it but I don't really understand the reason for it. It's a beautifully done song and I think one of the stronger ones on the album.
I just came off a very mutual and mature break up and tend to suppress my feelings with those sorts of things but listening to this song is literally impossible for me not to cry and feel the feelings. I love it in the deepest way possible
September seems like such a long ways away, I've already preordered the CD, Vinyl, and a hoodie. My most hyped album of 2021
I really enjoy these little snippets at the beginning of each new video! :)
I really enjoy how much you talk about how the artist is actually using their voice. Plus I just love your genuine reactions
Album preordered , this will clearly get best new metal album of 2021 ! And it will help bridge a bunch of new ppl into the metal genre that wouldn’t have given any metal band a chance.
Love what Mike did with a phase shifter and a 7 string. Totally tricked me into thinking it was Bill doing some crazy ass bass line. Lol
Spiritbox Rocks!!
Love it as always, dude.
Courtney sings really relax in this song and i love it!
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great reaction brotha! love watching your Spiritbox reactions!
Im very interested and hyped up for this album
Me too!
Goddamn I love this band. THEY DON'T MISS. EVER.
That was simply amazing!!!!
the bass player really shines on this song tbh, mike and bill have some of the greatest chemistry in modern metal tbh
I believe Constance and this song are both about her losing her grandmother.
Yeah I got that feeling too, like no one can take her memories (of her gandma) and everything they lived, from her.
This song is about her long battle with depression.
I’ve never loved a song so much that I wanna listen to as very little as possible lol I don’t think I’ve heard it and not cried
Apparently this song was written at about the same time as Holy Roller, song I'm unsure about this.
I had the same thought especially since her grandmother wanted her to sing a beautiful song at her funeral.
The guitars reminded me of scale the summit so good ugh
For sure.
For this song, it's more AAL-like.
@@kevinbrinkley374 I’d say both
@@fortunesmilesuponme idk. I've listened to a ton of STS and this just doesn't sound like their stuff. It's more Tosin-like than Chris-like.
Spiritbox certainly has a unique sound that we all can enjoy as they continue to explore even more musically!
@@kevinbrinkley374 it’s ok we don’t have to agree lmao I get what you’re saying
So much bass how metal songs should be let it shine! Guitars were awesome and the vocals oh my! This band is slowly becoming one of my favourites such a talent! All of them
Can’t wait to listen to this album
Love "the emotional" 🙌😁 thanks
Loved your reaction! ;0)
SpiritBox is making me want to buy a bass more and more with every song they release!!
At the start it really reminds me of their song Trust Fall. Love it
This term may be overused, but Spiritbox just hits different.
I LOVE that riff before the chorus. It's an incredible callback to their older stuff, but so much improved. Courtney's performance is just outstanding, her subtleties are all in the spotlight. Just a phenomenal song. Fuuuuuuuck man, I cannot wait for their album release in September. I've never been more excited for a release, haha.
Also, I believe Constance is about her grandmother's battle with alzheimer's. This one seems more like, maybe a little bit of that, mixed with her battle with depression, and possibly some sort of past relationship? Idk, that's kind of what I'm getting.
\M/
Keep rocking on.
You’re so good at breaking this down for a non singer you really open my eyes to VOX As an instrument
There’s a true community in the “pit” deep down. You could say we all have a secret garden of our own and I reconnect to mine with deep and entrancing music no matter the style.
My first watch of this is with you!
Freaking love this song!
Me too!
I'm new to the channel but I'm loving your reaction videos thus far. Absolutely love spiritbox and Courtney in particular! How you done anything on Periphery yet? Spencer Sotelo is maybe my current favorite vocalist doing that proggy/djent/metal, whatever you wanna call it, style. So good. 🤘
I must admit, even I'm surprised we haven't done anything on Periphery yet - I've definitely been meaning too! I guess if they drop new music anytime soon, that'll be the perfect time!
Somebody got it right on the first listen. That is the guitar doing the crazy runs not the bass.
I picked it up first listen as well. He's doing Tosin style tapping with that low end to make it sound like bass. Even more impressive is he did this on a 7 string.
Dude, your in-the-moment technique examples are great! Spiritbox is what I always wanted 90s bands like Linkin Park to evolve into; it feels like a natural extension of visceral heaviness and ear-wormy melodies. Also, would love for you to do a reaction to the *Delain* song "Burning Bridges." 🤘🏼
I am waiting
Hol up more new spiritbox? How'd I miss this one
Superb Musicianship here, Prog Fusion like.
i think im in love with courtney
Ey bruh lemme get that in dying arms famous last words next
If you can get a hold of spiritbox's constance reimagined video they performed.... I would love to see your reaction of it. I thought of you as soon as I watched it that you would lose your mind over the vocals.
You should listen to "Electric Cross". It's one of their earlier songs and has a similar sound guitar-wise.
idk if this has been said but i’d LOVE to see him react to Vanta Black by Carcosa
You are clearly in love... as we all are too.
Your reaction is out for a while, but I just saw it and I'd like to give my interpretation about the song, because it's been in my mind for quite a while...
About the meaning, the lyrics give me a vibe like "finding a safe place" (literally or inside our minds, applies to both ideas of this concept), but the video has some complex layers and it's tough to have a solid answer... my guess is something like struggling while trying to take back the creativity, imagination and inspiration once you're damaged and sad, feeling empty, like a void (depression, maybe?)... that "ludic" state most likely can only be sparked by a more "naive" mind (and sometimes, there's even an effort to shut it down in that naive phase). It still can have some connections with the idea of a "safe place". If you ever see this comment, I'd really like to read your thoughts about this interpretation. Keep up the good work, you're amazing!
It's certainly possible, thanks for sharing!
You have to check out GreyHaven! Echo and Dust pt. II
I think your fundamentals hand movements at 11:15 may be the new TikTok dance craze.
The guitar in this song is really djenty.
Inchaos butterfly effect ❤️
September 17th can't come any sooner! The Eternal Blue will blow us away into the heavenly hell!
Spiritrocks
Wait... spiritrox
Wake and bake + this = me literally enjoying my own company while Mark talks and Courtney sings.... Hi me 😊👋
CAN WE GET AN INTERVIEW WITH HER PLEASEEEE.
That'd be awesome!
Stone and Silver Part I The Mountains of Man
by Slice The Cake
Now you need to do Holy Roller ft Ryo from Crystal Lake
I feel bad, I don't really care about the analysis. I just wanna have company while I watch the spiritbox video.
I think the bass did it for me, it makes it sound so dark
Duuuuude you gotta check out ABOVE/BELOW
Spotify has a weekly discovery and release radar playlists, I find tons of new music every friday
Any chance you react to Child of Waste - Agressor, Slice the cake, or The Big Jazz Duo?
Can this band do any wrong? I love the attention, and love their getting! I hope they get huge! They'd be a good opening band for TOOL. Get some big time exposure.
No one at a tool concert would care. They could headline a show and bring massive crowd.
@@aaron5222 you think they could sell out united center in Chicago or Madison Square garden? I Seen tool in 2019, and the opening band sucked. I think enough of their fan base would care.
VINTERSEA slay at Home performance POR FAVOR !!!!!!
Question, what would you recommend for someone looking for a metal vocal coach man?
What's the intro song? So good
A scream like at the very end of circle with me would of been amazing!!!!