GHOST Spillways REACTION and BREAKDOWN
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
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What's Up guys!? Grab a chair and hang out with me for a few minutes. Let's listen to this GREAT song called Spillways by Ghost!
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This is one of those songs that just tickles my eardrums (internally).
And i see nothing wrong with that!
A cool thing is that this one were recorded in ABBA:s old studio and the piano that you hear in the studio recording is the one piano ABBA used when they recorded their albums.
That’s really cool
I only recently discovered Ghost, and this is among my favorite songs now! Tobias is such a talented artist and entertainer. I am glad to see Ghost gaining popularity. This world needs more rock artists.
By the way, I believe most of the bass players in Ghost's touring shows have been female.
I love it when Ghost is described as the best example of the curtains not matching the drapes. They look like you're about to hear some heavy black metal, but then you get this groovy AF sound.
I mean it's still got some crunch to it, just not over the top like black metal for those edgy kiddos.
I like that Forge strategically picked stops on the tour for this album that were the same stops classic rock bands he likes played at. It meant loss of profit due to potentially smaller arena sizes, but the crowds were better because it would be a full house of dedicated fans versus a stadium half-filled with casual concert goers that are just not totally into it.
This is awesome to hear! That’s so cool
Because Ghost is basically just the singer who writes this stuff, and then the hired musicians who play for the album, THEN the hired musicians who play it live, it's never as simple as the guitarist or the bass player or whatever getting their moment. It's just Tobias getting his way. But, live, the two current guitarists do play that dualing guitar part together, though the black guitarist they had before 2023 did not.
Thanks for the info man this is awesome
I'm not so sure in the latest albums, but I know Tobias tracked a lot of the instruments in the other albums. I think he may have let someone else do the solo guitar work on imperium with them being a step up in difficulty. Who really knows though :)
He plays the majority of the recorded music and writes all of it. People just like to try and knock genius off their pedestal. It is true that ghost is Tobias band but there’s a reason for that he like why would you want to divvy up everything when you’re the creative force behind the entire ready of not only an incredibly revolutionary music genres situation but also, there are a lot of messages that he is trying to get out there a lot of people that he connects to so people just want to think that he’s a jerk but he’s also incredibly intelligent and has mental health issues. It’s pretty obvious I think from most really amazing performers like it doesn’t matter what goes on behind the scenes what matters is that there is someone out there creating this music and yes, there have been issues with his bands before but most of that has gotten resolved and that’s why they’re at the point that they are now if you can’t sit back and say holy crap, this person created this entire story this entire situation that is ghost and has evolved and has created some thing that speaks to so many people. I think that it’s more of a need to find a problem with this people do it with Led Zeppelin people did it was Frank Zappa I’m not a big Led Zeppelin fan I think they’re overrated but that’s my opinion I would never take away the fact that they were a somewhat revolutionary band. We’re also living in an incredibly puritanical and capitalistic society, and the things that he puts out to people make people feel better and even as a 41 year old adult it makes me feel better. So when it comes to the music, it’s not a matter of who’s playing what it’s a matter of he also tried to remain anonymous, but it got harder and harder, especially when they started winning awards. You cannot assume that it’s just about what someone wants when you are not them or in their head don’t take away from people or influence others to think that this is just some selfish human being who wants everything done their way. Do you know what instruments you can play I do do you know what the messages behind this music or do you know the influence of his music are you aware that he covers Pet Shop Boys and ABBA and he is a human rights advocate like do you have any idea what goes into the production of what is basically musical theater?
Even if this is just him getting his way with anything he’s getting his way in to some thing that is affecting music that is affecting people and if you want to think that he doesn’t allow people to do things well then those people can leave and they have and yes, there have been times where he is not treating people correctly but I’m sorry like there is a lot of intelligence in this person, and as an artist who is also mentally ill, who puts themselves into their art, and into their music, I am fully aware that there have been times where I want. Complete control of. Whatever it is I’m doing so until you’re in the situation until you were somebody who is making music that is affecting lives of so many people and there is a certain level of expectation that you have to live up to don’t. Assume that you know anything don’t assume that it’s just someone getting their way they have a good relationship or he has a good relationship from what I have read and from what I have seen with his band now and again, you just wanna crap on people because you just want to be the one naysayer because of how popular they are, I have never seen someone react to ghost and hate them
Sorry I used talk to text so most of that didn’t make sense but basically shut up unless you’re in his situation you don’t know what goes into the massive amount of production and all of their live shows and also behind the scenes he’s an extremely talented musician and it’s not like this is a willy-nilly type thing. Also, as far as like the guitar solos go you know people can learn as they get older how to get better at music and considering this is his career and life and is all encompassing. There’s probably a very good chance that he has gotten better at guitar just a thought.
I can feel the 80s pumping in my veins 😎
Hell yea lol
I attended my first Ghost concert a few weeks ago and it was fantastic, you've got to see them live.
That’s awesome!! I’m jealous lol
@@oldstonerun I attended my first Ghost show in Michigan as well a few weeks ago...and I ended up going to the Chicago show the very next day after driving almost 4 hours to get there. XD It was pretty remarkable too how different the audiences were between the two shows. Michigan was more amped up for some reason, and Chicago was more chill, it was weird. XD
@@therzepkoidian3140 oh man that’s so cool! It’s really neat to see the changes in the atmosphere from venue to venue as well!
@@oldstonerun Oh yeah, absolutely. Both the venues I was at are really cool and unique in their own ways, for sure. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island is one of my favorite venues since it's right on Lake Michigan in Chicago, so when I saw Ghost was playing there I just had to go...even though I already had tickets to the Michigan show. My brother and I took his son/my nephew to his first concert, and needless to say any other shows he sees from now on will have a lot to live up to! XD
@@therzepkoidian3140 man that’s so freaking awesome! I bet it blew your nephew away! That’s what it’s about man, transfer that great music on to the next generation!
So far, impera is Ghost most cohesive album sonically & thematically. I love how in the first 2 albums the lyrics are blatantly satanic but in the later releases they use it to explore much wider & complex topics. I think it shows tobias' growth as a songwriter. No matter what negative thing people want to say about him, no one can deny that he's a genius.
A genius he is!
So glad you enjoyed Spillways! Ghost has been a favorite band of mine since 2018. I have attended 5 shows, two just this year! They’re just as intoxicating, honestly more, live. The Creator of Ghost, Tobias Forge, truly is a man of the craft and loves his small details. Please check out their official live recordings of Mary On A Cross from their TH-cam, and Call Me Little Sunshine from the Kimmel Show! A band that can play live is worth their weight in gold in my book, and Ghost sits at the top of my list!
Thanks for the awesome comment! Two shows this year!? That’s freaking awesome! Hey for those two other videos are the only other two Ghost videos I’ve reacted to already!!
@@oldstonerun woohoo! I’ll have to check them out! As far as other recommendations go, I would recommend checking out all of their covers! The really awesome thing is that they pick songs that you would not think fit the genre, but they put such a Ghost twist on it, that it sounds like their own piece! Enjoy your Ghost journey as you will be down the rabbit hole very soon lol
@@katiehambrick3966 lol down the rabbit hole I go!! Now I’ll definitely have to check out there covers!
i saw them twice last year and again just a few weeks ago. i'm up to 5 times also. i stumbled across them on youtube 5 or so years ago (square hammer). they have saved rock for me. love this band.
@@carolbusbey9928 that’s so awesome! Any band that saves rock music for someone is good by me!
The key changes between the verse and chorus is the secret sauce that makes this dish stand out. Like another music reactor said "they don't need to do that but it gives the song another dimension". This is Joe Elliott:s favorite and if you watch Ghost chapter 15 you can see him do a karaoke version of it. The cool thing is that it was Joe who contacted Tobias and wanted to release a new version with both of them singing. Try listen to that too. Why don't you watch the cover of Jesus he knows me from the latest album Phantomime. It is truly a blast 😂
Ok great comment man. The key changes are awesome! I’ll have to check that cover out!
I’m loving this, when I first heard this track when I got the Impera album, I’d stuck it on in the background while I was working, I got to this track, about half way through just went, hold the fucking bus, this is fucking brilliant and listened to it on repeat for about 6 weeks. I’ve seen Ghost 3 times live now, they are so fucking good. Lots of metal fans complain that they’re too poppy, I don’t care, it’s brilliant and I love seeing someone get as excited about this song in particular as I was! When me and my buddies went to watch them on this tour I’d been banging on about how this was their best track and they’d definitely play it, to see it when the first performed it live! So fucking good!
Thanks for this awesome comment! Man I’m jealous you’ve got to see them so many times! Hell yea!
Fun thing, 5:41 in your video Tobias claps the hands and the dancers starts moving for the first time in the video 😉
Oh wow I didn’t notice! That’s so cool
Papa himself usually doing the base on the recordings. Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth doing much of the guitar work on the latest albums. Not sure of this exact song but anyways... 🙂
Wow brother this is what a a reaction channel should be enjoying the music whilst providing musical insight fab!
Thanks man, thank you!
this is one of my most favorite ghost songs. great video! got into ghost when i was around 17, i’m almost 20 and i just love their music. definitely have to see them live some day 🙏
That's awesome!
This was an awesome reaction! The vocal harmonies on the Rats acoustic live version, with Cardinal Copia, are phenomenal!
Thanks!!! I’ll have to check that version out for sure
Love your reactions and the attention you pay to detail! You get Ghost man 🤘🏻 Also that “what’s this” - me every time!
Thank you! Much appreciated. Ghost is so awesome. They’ve grown on me so much
I saw Ghost open for Mastodon in 2012. Since then I have been to 15 more shows. The most fun I’ve had with music in a long time
Love your reactions man! The small details you immediately notice and the enthusiasm, it's all really cool.
If you're ever interested in checking their earlier stuff I definitely recommend their first song that made a breakthrough!
It's ritual.
I personally love everything they do, newer and older, but there's definitely something more... Eery and creepy about their earlier albums? So yeah definitely ritual, and if you can check an older live version for year zero that'd be so cool!
Ah man thanks so much!!!! I have no idea where to start with this band so thanks for the recommendation!!! I’m absolutely checking Ghost out more, these guys and gals are awesome!
Man, just gotta say I'm loving your reaction videos. Been sneaking in here for quite a while. Keep up the good work! Much love from Sweden. Keep on, keeping on brother.
Thanks so much man!! I appreciate it! Sweden!! Hell yea!
mäktiga glenn!
One of the first things that impressed me about this song was the choreography...that group of eight dancers (it seems like more, but just eight) do a fantastic job and really add the emotion to the piece.
Love that you checked out the song its one of the first ones of theirs i heard and its so unique and different. Love your videos 😊hearing your thoughts on this one was fun, thanks for doing this one! Ive mentioned to people that this song is like if abba turned metal lol. Even if you dont check these out on camera ill recommend a few bands and songs to give you some cool flavour. Unless youve heard these bands or songs already lol.
The pretty reckless- 1) only love can save me now
2) so it went
Iron maiden- writings on the wall
Jinjer- wallflowers
Dude thanks for the comment! I’ll definitely check those songs out for sure! Thanks for the kind words too man!
Been a fan since 2011. I remember my friend clued me into them and I would listen to their first album front to back in between college classes. 2012 I first saw them in a much smaller venue than they'd be able to play now. One of the best concerts I've gone to. Saw them again in 2019 or 2020, I forget which year, in a proper theater venue. Still amazing, but it's impossible to compare to the smaller floor show when they weren't as big. My favorite band that is still active, for sure. They keep doing amazing things.
Was an amazing album 👌 Tx for reacting to Ghost 👻
I can’t wait to listen to more of it!
Your joy in hearing this is infectious!
🔥🤘👻🔥
Thanks!!! I freaking enjoyed this!!
Ahhh. Love your reaction ❤❤❤
Thank you, you made me listen to this track differently, good ears...
Awesome! Glad to hear!
As amazing as the song structure is - ear worm masterclass - the production value in their sound is amazing too. The mix of the bass, drums and various guitar parts, plus the keyboard and all the vocals... everything is perfectly spaced so you can hear it all.
Man you're reactions are exactly the same as when I first heard this song. Epic! And the best thing is - there are so many other Ghost songs you still need to delve into! Try Dance Macabre or Square Hammer next. 🔥
That’s awesome man thanks for the comment! I definitely do need more Ghost!
Is it just on my end, or are the first 33 seconds of this video empty? :o
Loved the reaction though, it's always so much fun to watch another person fall in love with the music you so adore ^^
yep
We feel exactly the same about Ghost.
Good to know I’m not alone!
The last guitar riff in Spillways is a revelation.
love your reactions and insights man, hope you keep coming with more Ghost reactions! hell yeah!
Thanks man! Much appreciated! More Ghost is on the way!
@@oldstonerun nice one, thanks!
@@tommy_frimmel thanks
Me encanta que te hayas enamotado de ghost porque es una banda increible jajaja, gracias por tus videos ❤
I really like your ghost reactions
Thanks!!
I would love to hear your take on "Twenties," if you haven't listened to it already. It's SO different from other Ghost songs, and I love it!
Sounds a bit like Poison with Alice Cooper in some places ;)
The song 'He is' is also a real gem in the Ghost catalogue.
Poison with Cooper. Interesting take! I like it!
Have u heard Dance Mccabre? Great song from Ghost 😊
Not yet I haven’t but I sure will
I always joke that melody-wise it's "Livin' on a prayer" on speed :D
If you sim racing it’s an awesome song to race to!
I heard a little bit of „Hold the line“ by Toto
This video is one of the few times you witness the touring band. When recording its either Tobias or its hired studio musicians. Here its the touring band line up that traveled for the Impera tour (Re-Impera swapped out 2 musicians)
While identical in most ways, the helmets/masks the ghouls wear do differ ever so slightly (an extra patch of leather here and there or white horns on lead guitarist). Outfits also differ slightly, some wesr a marching band stlye coat, some don't. Same with the cape, it's mostly worn by the females or "Ghoulettes."
Awesome
Love to see that nuanced breakdown. It is verse/chorus but it isnt. There will always be a slight variation into the next section which is the same as the last but not. Bass was exceptional here.
Fun fact: Tobias played bass for this album (Impera).
Ghost pokémon i choose you...
Nice Reaction. Love it! Please try "Faith" (from A Pale Tour Named Death).
Ghost has a great arsenal of pop, heavy, 80's metal etc. "Faith" is an little more heavy exemple.
You should also check out "Square Hammer" and so much more! Please keep an eye on Ghost. It makes your day better! ;)
Thank you!!! I definitely need more Ghost in my life!
Gotta let the music breath, ,man.... Long live Eddie
Absolutely! Long live Eddie!
I'm quite fond of the version they did with Joe Elliot.
if youre lookin for more ghost bass, you should react to “From the Pinnacle to the Pit” or “Con Clavi Con Dio”
Deal
Is Spillways the cover song on the new album?? Or did they cover another song?? Might be crazy here.
New subscriber dude...keep it up....can I suggest the band THE DEAD SOUTH and their new song IN HELL I'LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY
Thanks man for the sub!! I absolutely will check them out!
This is like an 80’s Glam rock song…, If I’m correct the lead singer from Def Leppard helped write this song!
I don't really like Spillways (which was shocking to me since I adore every other Ghost song), but I truly love how the music video has the actual musicians who play live shows on tour in it❤
I saw Ghost back in 2016 before seeing them again last month. Obviously the set list changed quite a lot and the stage banter was different but Ghost is still awesome live. Check out some Amon Amarth preferably The Pursuit of Vikings or Raise your Horns.
Ghost 👻 gang !!
Have you ever tried with cirice?
Well you know that joe Elliott collabed with tobias on this track, giving that proper 80s feel 😊
I do not! Lol. But i do now!
Not exactly, it was recorded before Joe got involved...
Not on the album, in chapter 15. 😊
Despite of the costumes and other 'stuff' this rolls...
I hear Pokémon in this song especially with the intro
That’s interesting!