I was lucky enough to see them live a couple of times before they disbanded. I'm in my mid 60's and, at one of their shows, there was a woman older than me sitting beside me. I asked why she was here and she pointed at John Haughm, the lead vocalist and said "That's my son". Precious moment.
"If this grand panorama before me is what you call God, then God is not dead." gives me shivers even after 100 or so listens. I am by no means a religious man but this song is truly a spiritual experience to me.
My interpretation of song is that it's about a man searching for god, and then realizing that god is everywhere in nature. It's basically a pantheistic message.
My favorite lyrics here; "Here at the edge of this world, here I gaze at a pantheon of oak a citadel of stone. If this grand panorama before me, is what you call god, then god is not dead!"
Jumping into Atmospheric Black Metal is always a good thing when you're ready for it, Agalloch also really brings the folk elements in their music, lovely stuff
"The White" EP is my favourite Agalloch album... It features some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written in the history of mankind. Not even kidding...
The Mantle is one of my favorite albums of all time. To me, this track is amazing, but it's just the beginning of an album of amazing compositions. They drew upon many influences from psychedelic and prog rock to doom metal, post-punk and neofolk. Their name is pronounced Aga-lock, by the way.
Just thank you for decomposing Agalloch. This song is just perfect for a walk in the forest. Their whole catalog breathes the power of nature in every note.
This is my favorite song of all time. I was blown away the first time I heard it, and it's one of the few songs that give me that same feeling of awe years later. The Mantle is one of my favorite albums of all time too. I think of Agalloch as a post-metal band (they might repeat a riff or motif for a few minutes, but then develop it by adding new guitar parts and melodies), but they have some folk elements and atmospheric black metal in there too.
I've heard people call them "Grey Metal" , elements of black metal, but a little more melodic, instrumental, less harsh overall, but still with the key elements
This album is the standard bearer for Cascadian Black Metal. Every song is a masterpiece. It really needs a beginning to end listen to fully appreciate. I love that Don Anderson posted here! It's great when the musicians join in.
there is a difference in the general feeling of the song when you hear the first theme on the intro "Celebration for the Death Man" sets the whole mood for the piece.
"Like every hope I've ever had... Like every dream I've ever known... It washed away in a tide of longing, a longing for a better world From my will, my throat, to the river, and into the sea... Wash away... Fade away..."
This is my favorite band, followed by Alcest (another one you should totally do). Thank you so much for taking this never-ending journey with us. I would recommend Falling Snow from them as well
Man, i love so much Agalloch. And i shed tears because when i hear beautiful acoustic passages i think of folk. And folk reminds me of the beautiful days of my youth in the middle of nature. It kinda hurts because where i'm now in life. Also reminds me how gorgeous the world can be.
I had the privilege of seeing these guys last night for their first ever performance in Melbourne, Australia. They performed this song in its entirety. I even got my vinyl copy of The Mantle signed by Don Anderson (the guitarist). Was literally one of the best shows I’ve ever been to (if not, the best show I’ve ever been to).
Love this band, I always listen to the album Ashes Against the Grain when the first snowfall happens... something about just feels right, I recommend Not Unlike the Waves!
"Here at the edge of this world Here I gaze at a pantheon of oak, a citadel of stone If this grand panorama before me is what you call God Then God is not dead" Is my favourite set of lyrics in this song. Possibly my favourite set of lyrics in black metal. And yes, i consider Agalloch to be black metal!
Geebz, in case no one else said so, yes that was a double bass. The band originally never intended to play live, so on this album they threw so much layering on each track. The songs take on a whole different journey when they finally did play them live.
Beautiful song! If you dig back into Opeth's catalog the first two albums also feature a lot of this sort of acoustic black-metal style. Try the songs The Night and the Sighlent Water, The Apostle in Triumph, Black Rose Immortal, and To Bid You Farewell.
Back in the day, The Night and the Silent Water was my favourite Opeth track, but then I heard an interview with Mikael Akerfeldt after blackwater was released, were he said it was he least favourite tune. it broke my heart. That being said you are totally right about the sound comparison.
@@Tommydis It's his "least favourite" i think because it was written about his dying grandfather, and brings back too many bittersweet memories (much like Tool/Maynard and Wings For Marie). I was lucky enough to see them perform it in concert once though. It was truly amazing.
Whenever I listen to this song, and don't do anything else, just really listen, I have chicken skin for about 14 minutes. One of the finest tracks ever recorded.
Absolutely love Agallochs stuff. This song being one of my favourites along with Black Lake Nidstång and Celestial Effigy. The bass in their songs is something I can appreciate as a bassist. When I play their songs as practice it’s very difficult to get bored of playing or to fall into autopilot as I often do. On top of that, their songs have beautiful melodies and great vocals.
Agalloch is one of my top 3 bands, and this is my favorite song of all time. The delight and intrigue I saw on your face as you listened to the song warmed my heart and reminded me of the joy I felt when I first heard this song. Thanks so much for checking it out and talking about it.
I was waiting for an Agalloch reaction!! They're on my top 3 fav bands along with Opeth and The Mars Volta, I am saving this to watch later, can't wait to see what you have to say about them.
I love this song, it feels relaxing somehow. Also, if you want to check out, there's a band named White Ward, who also have that atmospheric dimension mixed with some jazz wibes. The result REAAALY is awsome, their album "Love Exchange Failure" is a masterpiece.
I can't believe it! I can't believe it! I can't believe it! I NEVER thought you'd check this song out. WOW! The first time I heard this composition nearly 20 years ago it just sucked me in its world of magic and never let go. Few compositions are truly transcendent to me. This is one of them. Orion by Metallica and Echoes by Pink Floyd are two others.
Positively surprised to see this track on your channel. Ever tried Maudlin of the Well or Kayo Dot? Unique approach to music, pushing the art to its limits and boundaries, especially the latter iteration of the band. The Manifold Curiosity by Kayo Dot always blows my mind, I'm curious to see what would be your reaction listening to such a composition.
The Manifold Curiosity is a masterpiece from Choirs of the Eye. skipping over to later Kayo Dot, plenty of amazing tracks on Hubardo, Coffins on Io, Plastic House, Blasphemy and the latest singles from the upcoming album, particularly Void in Virgo.
Nice! I was just thinking it's that time of year to binge some Agalloch albums and drink dark beer. I agree with others that Limbs and Falling Snow should be next for Agalloch. I also think they should be heard back to back as they are on the album. They just transition so well and complement each other. I can't listen to one without the other, but that'd be a 20 minute session.
So glad you’re reviewing this one! I miss this band so much. You picked such a great first song to check out too. If you ever end up doing something else by them, I recommend the song Limbs
For anyone who doesn't know, the band's name is pronounced with a "ck" sound at the end, like "Loch Ness." I didn't know until someone told me. Tell your neighbors. If there's one thing the world must know, it's how to pronounce Agalloch
Also have to say, the correct pronunciation of Loch isn't a ck like "lock", it's softer and rolls off the roof of the mouth rather than clicking. It's a distinction my Scottish pals have taught me when I got it wrong.
@@marrow226 honestly not sure how Agalloch is pronounced, I imagine it's a soft ck. They should reform so when they say "We are Agalloch from..." When playing live we'd know for sure 😂
So stoked you finally got to Agalloch. They have so many options to review as their albums are just brilliant and I think you will enjoy the ride. Kudos to you for giving a sadly overlooked band, from a review perspective, a chance and I will humbly say you will be rewarded for your efforts. Cheers mate!
What I like the most about these videos is that they point my attention to elements that I didn't necessarily notice before, or that I enjoyed as part of the composition and never focused with as an individual part. This makes me experience the songs in a totally different way, when I can notice the small guitar details and notes or focus with the bass guitar, the right/ left placement of some sounds etc... It upgrades the songs to a higher level when you're able to hear and enjoy all those details!
Geebz, you sure know how to take us on a musical journey! Happy Birthday Dan :) What a journey it's been. A masterpiece to listen to, while you paint your own. Thanks for introducing me to the rich musical world of metal. You are loved. P.S. Geebz4lyfe
I was one of the likely many people who left a comment some time ago on another song you covered that more or less suggested you check out this song as well. Low and behold my surpeise, I go to your channel and see that you did. "If this grand panorama before me is what you call god, then god is not dead." Such a powerful lyric. Thank you for covering this, truly.
A musical composition that will transport me to another realm. In the league of rock/metal songs such as Stairway to Heaven, November Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, Last Resort or even that Slayer's Seaons in the Abbys. AGALLOCH a great band.
Woo! You will never 'only hear one thing now', each and every listen reveals another layer that was previously hidden. The panning stutter sounds like a killswitch on the guitar to me. The entire album is well worth a listen beginning to end.
Although I like their earlier stuff, I feel Woods of Ypres found a much more refined sound with later albums, such as Woods IV or V. I would rather recommend something from those two albums, especially since there hasn't been much doom metal on this channel before I think. Something like "Adora vivos" or the classic "I Was Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery".
I've been listening to Sorni Nai/Kaiho exclusively in full so I have no clue where individual songs start, but indeed an amazingly unique band. Listening to them in the Finnish winter was something else.
This is one of my favorite songs of all-time but not very many people are even aware it exists. I can't believe you chose it for one of your breakdowns! Wish I could give more than just one "thumbs up"
Wow! Simply wow! What a surprise to see this here on the channel. Whoever requested this is a hero. I've known this song since the day it was released and still today I get goosebumps each and every single time I listen to it. So sad this band is no longer around.
also I love your videos so so much. Your wise, open-minded and wholesome approach is so refreshing. please keep up the good work this channel is a true treasure :) also I would love if you checked out some swallow the sun, they are a Finnish melodic death-doom band, and are one of my very favourite bands. Song-wise, "emerald forest and the blackbird", "upon the water" and their latest single "woven into sorrow" would be amazing to hear your opinion on as a composer.
Agalloch fan here since 5 years ago, this album was the first thing I heard from them, it blew my mind (despite having listened some abm before it). Indeed it's quite a complete creation, guitars, lyrics, vocals (I really couldn't identify the bass on this track). For some reason, each track plants a different new story both with instruments and lyrics from the previous, and that's what for me, makes it a complete album. Cheers, and keep it on! Amazing to see Don itself replying too!
I was lucky enough to see them live a couple of times before they disbanded. I'm in my mid 60's and, at one of their shows, there was a woman older than me sitting beside me. I asked why she was here and she pointed at John Haughm, the lead vocalist and said "That's my son". Precious moment.
Wow, that's strong
You were very fortunate I see them.
@@plslakewood They got back together! check their Instagram!
They’re back together and touring now!
envy mf (just kidding, what friking amazing band) however I had the chance to see the 3rd and the mortal alive in Mexico City
Oh, this is one I've been waiting for.
This whole album is an absolute masterpiece.
Couldn’t agree more
100% I jumped up in my chair when I saw the thumbnail
Truuu
I used to fall asleep to this album every night...in fact I need to start doing that again
Their whole catalogue is a masterpiece tbh
"If this grand panorama before me is what you call God, then God is not dead." gives me shivers even after 100 or so listens. I am by no means a religious man but this song is truly a spiritual experience to me.
They're Pantheist
YES!! 🙌
My interpretation of song is that it's about a man searching for god, and then realizing that god is everywhere in nature. It's basically a pantheistic message.
Me too
My favorite lyrics here; "Here at the edge of this world, here I gaze at a pantheon of oak a citadel of stone. If this grand panorama before me, is what you call god, then god is not dead!"
Jumping into Atmospheric Black Metal is always a good thing when you're ready for it, Agalloch also really brings the folk elements in their music, lovely stuff
So true esp this time of year for me.
Wow, I did not expect this! The Mantle is one of my favorite albums.
The Mantle is a killer album. Atmospheric af.
"The White" EP is my favourite Agalloch album... It features some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written in the history of mankind. Not even kidding...
The Mantle is one of my favorite albums of all time. To me, this track is amazing, but it's just the beginning of an album of amazing compositions. They drew upon many influences from psychedelic and prog rock to doom metal, post-punk and neofolk. Their name is pronounced Aga-lock, by the way.
This song soothes the savage beast.
This album quite literally saved my life. It’s my favorite album by far. Every song is a masterpiece and it leaves you emotionally drained by the end
Agalloch did the best mix of Folk, Black and Post Metal. Mighty.
Just thank you for decomposing Agalloch. This song is just perfect for a walk in the forest. Their whole catalog breathes the power of nature in every note.
1000000%
One of the greatest songs ever written
Jason Walton's bass playing in Agalloch is criminally underrated
Our Fortress is Burning 1+2, only when of sound mind atop stalwart foundation. If so, its absolutely magnificent.
Was not expecting this! One of my favorites, definitely 10/10 album
This is my favorite song of all time. I was blown away the first time I heard it, and it's one of the few songs that give me that same feeling of awe years later. The Mantle is one of my favorite albums of all time too.
I think of Agalloch as a post-metal band (they might repeat a riff or motif for a few minutes, but then develop it by adding new guitar parts and melodies), but they have some folk elements and atmospheric black metal in there too.
It’s a masterpiece, my favorite too
I've heard people call them "Grey Metal" , elements of black metal, but a little more melodic, instrumental, less harsh overall, but still with the key elements
Oh damn that is a very special one in their discography
Welcome to their world ^^
I did not expect to see this on here. Definitely in my top 5 albums. Made my day sir
This album is the standard bearer for Cascadian Black Metal. Every song is a masterpiece. It really needs a beginning to end listen to fully appreciate. I love that Don Anderson posted here! It's great when the musicians join in.
Agalloch LOVED long notes, the opener of their next album Limbs from Ashes Against the Grain is a great example.
Also, yes, it is a double bass.
there is a difference in the general feeling of the song when you hear the first theme on the intro "Celebration for the Death Man" sets the whole mood for the piece.
Ambient metal finally arrives. Please do Ulver at some point.
Nattens Madrigal is legit one of my favorite albums i keep on rotation
"Like every hope I've ever had...
Like every dream I've ever known...
It washed away in a tide of longing, a longing for a better world
From my will, my throat, to the river, and into the sea...
Wash away...
Fade away..."
Next agalloch reaction should be the whole The mantle album 🔥🔥
This is my favorite band, followed by Alcest (another one you should totally do). Thank you so much for taking this never-ending journey with us. I would recommend Falling Snow from them as well
Si sabe el Juan
Sí sabe el Juan x2
Man, i love so much Agalloch. And i shed tears because when i hear beautiful acoustic passages i think of folk. And folk reminds me of the beautiful days of my youth in the middle of nature. It kinda hurts because where i'm now in life. Also reminds me how gorgeous the world can be.
Hope your life is in a better place now!
How are you nowadays?
Please do more Agalloch. Falling Snow would be amazing.
That is the song that hooked me, the 2nd time i heard it on Siriusxm Liquid Metal, I pulled over to write the bands name down and song title.
this song is so special to me, I love this album so freaking much I'm so happy you are checking it out.. sending love from Australia! :)
I had the privilege of seeing these guys last night for their first ever performance in Melbourne, Australia. They performed this song in its entirety. I even got my vinyl copy of The Mantle signed by Don Anderson (the guitarist). Was literally one of the best shows I’ve ever been to (if not, the best show I’ve ever been to).
Love this band, I always listen to the album Ashes Against the Grain when the first snowfall happens... something about just feels right, I recommend Not Unlike the Waves!
What a beautiful song
I would recommend Panopticon for any atmospheric black metal, love Autumn eternal and into the north woods. Get goosebumps everytime i listen
Hell yeah, I’m wearing a Panopticon shirt right now funny enough
Totally would freak out if he would do Kentucky.
Dead Loons
Panopticon is great
OH MY GOD this was the last thing i was expecting to see. Fucking LOVE this album
I will never get tired of this song. i probably listen to the mantle at least once a week all the way through
I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER FOR DOING THIS!!
RIP Agalloch 🖤
"Here at the edge of this world
Here I gaze at a pantheon of oak, a citadel of stone
If this grand panorama before me is what you call God
Then God is not dead"
Is my favourite set of lyrics in this song. Possibly my favourite set of lyrics in black metal. And yes, i consider Agalloch to be black metal!
Geebz, in case no one else said so, yes that was a double bass. The band originally never intended to play live, so on this album they threw so much layering on each track. The songs take on a whole different journey when they finally did play them live.
Only problem with the live versions(that I've heard) is they're played too fast.
Beautiful song!
If you dig back into Opeth's catalog the first two albums also feature a lot of this sort of acoustic black-metal style. Try the songs The Night and the Sighlent Water, The Apostle in Triumph, Black Rose Immortal, and To Bid You Farewell.
Back in the day, The Night and the Silent Water was my favourite Opeth track, but then I heard an interview with Mikael Akerfeldt after blackwater was released, were he said it was he least favourite tune. it broke my heart. That being said you are totally right about the sound comparison.
@@Tommydis It's his "least favourite" i think because it was written about his dying grandfather, and brings back too many bittersweet memories (much like Tool/Maynard and Wings For Marie). I was lucky enough to see them perform it in concert once though. It was truly amazing.
This is my absolute favorite song of all time. Thank you so much for listening to it!
This is my all time fav song
Whenever I listen to this song, and don't do anything else, just really listen, I have chicken skin for about 14 minutes. One of the finest tracks ever recorded.
Agallock* with the K.
One of my favorite bands of all time, LET'S GOOOOOOO
If you like this also check out Wolves in the Throne Room
This is my favorite band of all time. Would love to see you do "Limbs" from "Ashes Against the Grain" ♥
Top 3 favorite band of all time. Not surprised it was you who are reacting, but so glad someone finally is.
Hell yes dude, I've loved Agalloch for years I'm so glad more people are discovering them and giving them some love. Respect dude.
Saw them in Baltimore before they disbanded. Fan from the beginning. Miss them terribly.
Absolutely love Agallochs stuff. This song being one of my favourites along with Black Lake Nidstång and Celestial Effigy. The bass in their songs is something I can appreciate as a bassist. When I play their songs as practice it’s very difficult to get bored of playing or to fall into autopilot as I often do. On top of that, their songs have beautiful melodies and great vocals.
That harmonic late it the track! 🙌🏽 All these years later - still gets me every time. INCREDIBLE band.
Makes me burst into tears, every single time.
Me too. Greatest song I’ve ever heard.
That part with the really long build up is one of my favorite pieces of any song. Just such an epic moment
You should get more into Katatonia
Agalloch is one of my top 3 bands, and this is my favorite song of all time. The delight and intrigue I saw on your face as you listened to the song warmed my heart and reminded me of the joy I felt when I first heard this song. Thanks so much for checking it out and talking about it.
Yes! I commented this a while back, can't wait to watch!
No way! These guys are amazing, you won't be disappointed!
I was waiting for an Agalloch reaction!! They're on my top 3 fav bands along with Opeth and The Mars Volta, I am saving this to watch later, can't wait to see what you have to say about them.
Geebz introduces me to another great band! I love the musical journey he brings us all on
I've never listened to this song, but it's become immediately one of my fav. Thanks for sharing this reaction
I am so jealous that you got to hear this for the first time. What a feeling.
@@jasonberezowski2869 yes, it was immediately love
I love this song, it feels relaxing somehow.
Also, if you want to check out, there's a band named White Ward, who also have that atmospheric dimension mixed with some jazz wibes. The result REAAALY is awsome, their album "Love Exchange Failure" is a masterpiece.
I can't believe it! I can't believe it! I can't believe it! I NEVER thought you'd check this song out. WOW! The first time I heard this composition nearly 20 years ago it just sucked me in its world of magic and never let go. Few compositions are truly transcendent to me. This is one of them. Orion by Metallica and Echoes by Pink Floyd are two others.
Positively surprised to see this track on your channel.
Ever tried Maudlin of the Well or Kayo Dot? Unique approach to music, pushing the art to its limits and boundaries, especially the latter iteration of the band.
The Manifold Curiosity by Kayo Dot always blows my mind, I'm curious to see what would be your reaction listening to such a composition.
Great choices. Maudlin’s albums are positively life changing.
The Manifold Curiosity is a masterpiece from Choirs of the Eye. skipping over to later Kayo Dot, plenty of amazing tracks on Hubardo, Coffins on Io, Plastic House, Blasphemy and the latest singles from the upcoming album, particularly Void in Virgo.
Nice! I was just thinking it's that time of year to binge some Agalloch albums and drink dark beer.
I agree with others that Limbs and Falling Snow should be next for Agalloch. I also think they should be heard back to back as they are on the album. They just transition so well and complement each other. I can't listen to one without the other, but that'd be a 20 minute session.
Happy Birthday Daniel! Hope the restrictions aren't making you too crazy.
Thank you!!! This made my birthday awesome :D
So glad you’re reviewing this one! I miss this band so much. You picked such a great first song to check out too. If you ever end up doing something else by them, I recommend the song Limbs
Limbs is beatiful :') also, nice Juturna pfp lol
This video reminded me of this album and honestly giving me a deeper appreciation for this song. Spinning it today, it's that time of year.
You hit the nail on the head with this one. The whole album flows as one long song and journey
Holy hell, thank you for this. I've never heard of this band before and this is incredible
YES !!!!! THANK YOU
damn good pick. I think this is still the greatest song I've ever heard.
I love listening to the album in the middle of winter.
Just recently listened to their Pale Folklore album after a long time, and still holds up! Agalloch is one of my favs
I've revisited most of the albums recently and, oh boy, are they hard to stop once you hit play.
One of the best and one of my absolute all time favorite albums of all forever and ever.
For anyone who doesn't know, the band's name is pronounced with a "ck" sound at the end, like "Loch Ness." I didn't know until someone told me. Tell your neighbors. If there's one thing the world must know, it's how to pronounce Agalloch
Also have to say, the correct pronunciation of Loch isn't a ck like "lock", it's softer and rolls off the roof of the mouth rather than clicking. It's a distinction my Scottish pals have taught me when I got it wrong.
@@marrow226 honestly not sure how Agalloch is pronounced, I imagine it's a soft ck.
They should reform so when they say "We are Agalloch from..." When playing live we'd know for sure 😂
@@Breadcups as a huge fan, I’m pretty sure it’s “agga-lock”
Why did I think it was Aga-lich? Did the pronunciation tool I looked up just totally butcher it? And to think I trusted it...
Wow.. this was unexpected. This band had a huge impact on me as a teenager. Thanks!
a very special band
So stoked you finally got to Agalloch. They have so many options to review as their albums are just brilliant and I think you will enjoy the ride. Kudos to you for giving a sadly overlooked band, from a review perspective, a chance and I will humbly say you will be rewarded for your efforts. Cheers mate!
I love Agalloch, great track from them! 'Into the Painted Grey' is fantastic if you're looking for another from them at some point
One of my favorite bands. Definitely do more, I Am the Wooden Doors from this same album would be a good contrast for a shorter, faster song.
Game changing band. Major props for reacting to this.
What I like the most about these videos is that they point my attention to elements that I didn't necessarily notice before, or that I enjoyed as part of the composition and never focused with as an individual part. This makes me experience the songs in a totally different way, when I can notice the small guitar details and notes or focus with the bass guitar, the right/ left placement of some sounds etc... It upgrades the songs to a higher level when you're able to hear and enjoy all those details!
This album has some great instrumentals, specifically The Hawthorne Passage is really great.
Black Lake Nidstang is another amazing song by Agalloch. Worth a listen.
Yes, finally some Agalloch! I'd recommend you check out "You Were But A Ghost In My Arms" from the same album as well.
Geebz, you sure know how to take us on a musical journey!
Happy Birthday Dan :) What a journey it's been. A masterpiece to listen to, while you paint your own. Thanks for introducing me to the rich musical world of metal. You are loved.
P.S. Geebz4lyfe
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Beautiful :) Great choice !!
❤️. Masterpiece is right
"Rich musical world of metal" = Accurate
I love folk elements in my metal! One of my favorite bands.
It's hypnotic
I was one of the likely many people who left a comment some time ago on another song you covered that more or less suggested you check out this song as well. Low and behold my surpeise, I go to your channel and see that you did.
"If this grand panorama before me is what you call god, then god is not dead." Such a powerful lyric. Thank you for covering this, truly.
My favorite band and a song from my favorite album ever! Been waiting for this for quite some time and you did justice to it!
A musical composition that will transport me to another realm. In the league of rock/metal songs such as Stairway to Heaven, November Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, Last Resort or even that Slayer's Seaons in the Abbys. AGALLOCH a great band.
I don't usually comment, but Agalloch is something very special. One of my favorites of all time. Thanks for checking them out. I'm still here. 👍
Saw this is the Agalloch group and I’m so hyped
Woo!
You will never 'only hear one thing now', each and every listen reveals another layer that was previously hidden.
The panning stutter sounds like a killswitch on the guitar to me.
The entire album is well worth a listen beginning to end.
Woods of ypres, the will to give is another intresting take on black metal
WoY is my favorite metal band. I definitely recommend them!
Although I like their earlier stuff, I feel Woods of Ypres found a much more refined sound with later albums, such as Woods IV or V. I would rather recommend something from those two albums, especially since there hasn't been much doom metal on this channel before I think. Something like "Adora vivos" or the classic "I Was Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery".
@@Gabriel-Cabana one of my favorite songs by them
Great choice. Would love to see you do more of this type of music. I'd recommend trying out Kit - Kauan
I've been listening to Sorni Nai/Kaiho exclusively in full so I have no clue where individual songs start, but indeed an amazingly unique band. Listening to them in the Finnish winter was something else.
This is one of my favorite songs of all-time but not very many people are even aware it exists. I can't believe you chose it for one of your breakdowns! Wish I could give more than just one "thumbs up"
Wow! Simply wow! What a surprise to see this here on the channel. Whoever requested this is a hero. I've known this song since the day it was released and still today I get goosebumps each and every single time I listen to it. So sad this band is no longer around.
Love this Album, such a masterpiece
It looks like Agalloch has gotten back together. Not sure to what extent, but they are playing music together, which is what is important.
from what ive heard its a "limited return" but im still happy nonetheless
This is one of my favorite albums to fall asleep to funny enough, what a pleasant surprise to see Agalloch on this channel
also I love your videos so so much. Your wise, open-minded and wholesome approach is so refreshing. please keep up the good work this channel is a true treasure :) also I would love if you checked out some swallow the sun, they are a Finnish melodic death-doom band, and are one of my very favourite bands. Song-wise, "emerald forest and the blackbird", "upon the water" and their latest single "woven into sorrow" would be amazing to hear your opinion on as a composer.
Emerald forest and the black bird is my favorite album of STS! Love that band, they accompanied me through all my college years 😊
@@rashabayoudh5884 omg that album is my favourite too!! I'm currently in college and their music is really helping me through it all. rock on
Agalloch fan here since 5 years ago, this album was the first thing I heard from them, it blew my mind (despite having listened some abm before it). Indeed it's quite a complete creation, guitars, lyrics, vocals (I really couldn't identify the bass on this track). For some reason, each track plants a different new story both with instruments and lyrics from the previous, and that's what for me, makes it a complete album.
Cheers, and keep it on! Amazing to see Don itself replying too!