Metallica - No Leaf Clover (REACTION)

[@324cmac]

Metallica is one of those bands that bring in people who aren't normally fans of the genre. They're that good and it's undeniable.

[@kennard3106]

One of the best bands for getting someone into metal. Worked on me!

[@FloridaHammer]

Someone told me once this song gave them the vibe of swimming in velvet. Was the only way they could describe it.

[@viciann]

The album is called S & M. It's amazing. They used the symphony throughout. It was a nice collaboration

[@curtjohansen5742]

That song was written just for that night. You know when a song is great when a Metallica crowd has never heard it but react like it"s an old classic. Very deep and talented musicians that kick you in gut and you can"t wait for more. The music hits you like a freight train.

[@mitchand9]

No it wasn't. The song was incomplete when the band felt the symphony could add more to complete it.

[@curtjohansen5742]

@@mitchand9 Same shit.

[@mitchand9]

@@curtjohansen5742 well if it's pre-written then no it's not the same shit.

[@scorpionking4012]

One of my favourite songs ever, I can listen to it forever!!!

[@cristealaurentiu2440]

GOAT

[@gailjohnson5950]

I was never a Metallica fan, but when this S&M (Symphony & Metallica) album came out I was blown away. No Leaf Clover is just phenomenal! Thanks once again!

[@devinup3981]

This whole Symphony and Metallica CD/concert is fantastic.

[@girs666]

One of my fave concert and song by Metallica, as a die hard, Metallica inked , guitarist

[@tahoe_1353]

The Outlaw Torn from this concert is AMAZING!

[@tylerreisinger734]

Most underrated Metallica song in my opinion. It's in my top 10, maybe even top 5. Load and Reload got a bit too much hate The lyricism on the 90s albums were just next level

[@dianelindquist9796]

Now I have to go listen to this album! Wow! Awesome song!

[@JayTor2112]

Metal and orchestra go together perfectly. Bach and Mozart were the metal of their day, and metal takes a lot of influence from it. You're going to love symphonic metal like Nightwish whenever you get to that.

[@2869may]

"When it come to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, Was just a freight train comin your way..."

[@yuritesticoff1141]

This song gives me chills year after year since 1999 when I bought the album in 8th grade. His voice it's at its pinnacle during this time period

[@chrisredlich7075]

Flippen awesome.

[@metaphoria3]

Albums the best fusion of orchestra n metal I’ve ever heard

[@johnisouth6636]

Seen Metallica here in OKLAHOMA for the first time back in 97 OKC. 2004 OKC and in 08 and 18 or 19 here in my hometown of Tulsa. Metallica means a lot to me. Thank for the reaction.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i have this on cd and it came with the making of this concert video.

[@metaphoria3]

One of my fav records!

[@robertovasquez1538]

Guys, you must do "Bleeding me" from this same concept with San Francisco Symphony (1999). You won't regret it!! 🤘🏼🎶

[@gchampi2]

I've said it before on other channels, but you really can't understand the true power of music until you've sat in front of a full symphony orchestra in full flow. I've seen several of the loudest bands on the planet, back when they were allowed to be LOUD, including AC/DC, G&R, Nirvana, MBV & yes, Metallica, and okay, they could leave your ears ringing, but NOTHING pins you back in your seat like a good orchestra...

[@robertlavorna2968]

that was fun, thanks guys, spectacular...i got into metallica because of black sabbath. im so grateful of how well they carried the torch and have enjoyed so many years of greatness!!

[@mztweety1374]

Metallica is the musical love child of Sabbath, Motörhead, Diamondhead and a Ktulu cult😂😂😂

[@johntheisen6791]

Glad to see more Metallica

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

You have to watch the whole thing, it's amazing. This is what turned me onto Metallica beyond their well known hits.

[@dannysarco6743]

This song/performance is an underrated masterpiece. I bought this album when it first came out, and it is aged like fine wine. My money says this piece is being analyzed like Mozart in 200 years in college classrooms.

[@thatguy1477]

This was my first concert ever at Madison Square Garden with the orchestra. Needless to say I was hooked on rock and metal ever since

[@sumonjamal1653]

This was a special 2-night event in 1999 when Metallica teamed up w/ the San Francisco Symphony to perform their songs backed by a classic music backdrop... (the late) Michael Kamen was an accomplished classical composer/ arranger who had arranged the strings for the 1991 Metallica track 'Nothing else matters'... and he was asked to conduct the symphony and arrange the parts. Metallica had also written 2 new songs that were to be played those nights - 'No leaf clover' ... and 'Minus human'. In 1969, Deep Purple had recorded a 'Concerto' album w/ a classical symphony w/ the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall, London... but it wasn't commercially successful at the time (even though it did enjoy a decent following)... but that was the first time a rock band did a performance w/ a classical orchestra in tow. 30 years later, Metallica attempted the format and it worked... classic Metallica songs like 'Master of Puppets' ... 'Of wolf and man' ... and the instrumental 'The call of Ktulu'... sounded fresh and new 🤘🤘🔥 The double live 'S&M' album was released in late '99 and was a huge commercial success. In the wake of the 'S&M' album, Deep Purple also made a fresh attempt in 1999 at a performance recorded for the live album 'In concert with the London Symphony Orchestra' (this time w/ Steve Morse on guitar) ... Scorpions also recorded a symphony album 'Moment of Glory'... w/ the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2000... In 2004, Meat Loaf performed and released his classic album 'Bat out of hell' performed live w/ the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra... and Kiss did the 'Alive IV Symphony' album in 2003 also performed w/ the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

[@joelabel7843]

Bro i was so blown away when this happened. I was maybe 11 or 12 watched it live. They did like 20+ songs with the symphony

[@Ziggywillow1957]

Simply incredible. Also a first to me. Thank you

[@stigpetersen9701]

Best band ever to have stepped the surface of Earth 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘…Next one; “Fade to Black”….it will floor you though it is dark

[@youravgjoe42]

This whole show was a masterpiece. Love this track. When you have an option to react to an S & M version of a Metallic track, do it. The Symphony adds an incredible element.

[@tommyhock6411]

Outlaw torn from the same show is next level.

[@tonytony5380]

This live set with the orchestra was phenomenal The conductor was in a rock band in the early 70s called The new York rock ensemble They had a few great tracks Lenny Kravitz even covered one of their songs

[@thomasmccullough2719]

Great reaction !......lots of Metallica left to hear friends !

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

I like this version more so than the album version, it's cool you enjoyed it, right on guys, keep exploring Metallica and metal music.

[@metaphoria3]

Kinda reminds me of I’m just a boy by KISS of the Elder both super smooth

[@shawnmiller9763]

Sad but true, from that same concert was so hard! Listen to that

[@georgeyandell323]

I recommend watching the whole S & M concert, mind blowing.

[@lem01ne]

"That was their first time hearing that?" LMAOOOOO 😂 This song gives me goosebumps every damn time!

[@BrotonCC]

Loved the reaction. Thank you guys 🤘🏻

[@judynorman9497]

This entire album w/SFO is mind blowing!

[@reedwilson64GTO]

Metal greatness =Metallica "DC SOUND ATTACK" by CLUTCH

[@mztweety1374]

This record as brilliant! Especially Call of Ktulu! Cliff would be so proud 😂😂😂

[@artsilva]

This song was written specifically for this performance and the SF Symphony. The whole show was filmed and recorded for their live album S&M performed at the Berkeley Community Theatre.

[@michaelvielhaber9342]

I think the song was written during the Load/Reload sessions, not specifically for the S&M concert.

[@artsilva]

@@michaelvielhaber9342 It was written with Micheal Kamen and the SF symphony in mind, hence this concert collaboration.

[@michaelvielhaber9342]

@@artsilva they had the song already and decided to use it with Kamen and the symphony. It was not a fresh composition, nor was “- Human”. It was maybe unfinished and they finished it after starting their collaboration with Kamen, but it was not begun at that time. The new songs were not the impetus for the collaboration.

[@artsilva]

@@michaelvielhaber9342 yes it was

[@mitchand9]

​@@artsilva The songs were already written before the collaboration. The band felt because the songs were foreign to many, this concert was the perfect time to perform it and have the orchestra lend their music to it. James also states this in the behind the scenes documentary that was released with the video of the concert.

[@metaphoria3]

The Human song off this was new and heavy

[@chrisbeloff6689]

Some of my musician friends have said that bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Savatage and some others are very classically based bands, and this video proves it. Even if the symphony was not in this one, you can hear that the progressions and arrangements follow that formula. I am not a musician and have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, but this sounded good in my head prior to typing it.

[@Ameen559]

Hey guys Iloved yer reaction very much. I used to listen to classic music since I was a kid, when Iheared Metallica I told my friends these guys have to try their music with orchestra until they really did it in 1999. BANG BANG !!!!

[@Ziggywillow1957]

That performance was in 2009 and that was the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. U gotta check out them playing Enter the Sandman same show.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

1999

[@Ziggywillow1957]

My bad

[@metaphoria3]

That verse is super HARDD

[@AdmiralKnight]

For most of the songs they did together they rearranged existing Metallica songs to add the symphony in, but they did two originals just for the show/album and this was one of them

[@thomastaylor9579]

this comes in a duel set cd, and I do have it, and it's awesome......

[@aaronhuff2813]

I'd love to hear Mercyful Fate with an orchestra. Metal fits so well with Classical

[@susanconstable2113]

Just an fyi on how much they care about music- their non profit organization called AWMH (all within my hands) just recently had a contest for both college and high school bands to send in videos of them playing Metallica songs. The winners got money and equipment! Much love to Metallica for doing all they do behind the scenes. They also donate money to local food banks at every show. Their foundation also supports trade schools around the country. It’s worth it to look at their organization!

[@susanconstable2113]

Who would have thought of doing not one but two concerts with the San Francisco orchestra?! Metallica did and they are both amazing. This song was written just for this. Check out some Of their songs with an orchestra behind them. Amazing!!!!

[@kathyk5319]

The symphony is the San Francisco Symphony.

[@xapa10slb]

There's another song written for this concert called "Minus Human" or "-Human" you guys might want to check out. Abraço from Portugal

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

These two fellas make the reaction videos very interesting. They both are very intelligent.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you so much!!

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

@@AirplayBeats no dude, thank you for focusing on the music you guys are reviewing with no biases. That's the reason I only subscribe to certain channels. Love your honest reviews.

[@vicprovost2561]

Another killer track from one of Metal's best, another you might try is Wherever I May Roam, a banger of a track. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

[@brendanfromireland]

The whole original S&M dvd is fire

[@chrisautry9479]

Bleeding me from this show is a must

[@isomer13]

Thanks, guys.

[@TF-lk6co]

There's nothing better than watching sophisticated musicians/producers listen to classic Metallica songs for the first time. Hopefully you will eventually get around to: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, Master of Puppets, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), One, Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters. And if you develop a true taste for metal: Blackened, Disposable Heroes.

[@felipecampos3045]

metallica is the greatest, check out wiskey in the jar, fade to black and hero of the day as well

[@mando8469]

The Whole "S&M" album is done with the San Fransisco orcheastra, well worth a reaction to all the songs.

[@nataliephillips9494]

best band

[@cherylphillips1361]

I said for years that Metal was essentially classical music, in theory. S&M just cemented it. Whole performance is brilliant and this is my favorite! Michael Kamen, the composer, was amazing. Rip to him. I just found your page... Checking to see if you have reacted to "One" by Metallica yet. If not, please do so.

[@tbone2071]

Legitimately u should start with their 80s stuff! That was their pinnacle! Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets and And Justice for All.

[@tylerreisinger734]

Found the first 4 album elitist lol

[@tbone2071]

@@tylerreisinger734​​⁠Damn right! even throw in the Garage Days Re-revisited! Lol

[@jesselewis5699]

Been watching yall every week for about 2 months, time to subscribe! 🤘

[@rdr61]

If you like the Hard Rock and Orchestra then you should also check out Scorpions Hurricane 2000 !

[@jgsrhythm100]

Airplay needs to check! Kings X - Over My Head (89) these guys opened the door for what came in the 90's but way more soulful. They are revered by other bands including Metallica. In fact Metallica's Kirk Hammett -Robert Trujillo & Kings X Dug Pinnick performed the Who's " The Real Me"

[@ajmackin]

ZZ Top - Ten Foot Pole

[@justinatest9456]

So I came back and watched your vid after leaving a very negative comment. I never paid much attention to this era og Metallica, and assumed this song was off one of their mid-90s Load/Reload albums. It is not - and instead was written for or at least first released as part of this S&M show, where the band played their older material with a symphony very roughly shoe-horned onto some very great (and loved) music. But this song had none of that baggage, it was neither "classic Metallica", nor the (personally) much maligned Load/Reload era weak songs. On its own this is a decent song, if I take away all of my negative opinions and give it a fair shake. That's obvious based solely on your very positive reception to it. I'm both surprised and very happy to see how much you guys enjoyed the song. The band generates a lot of very strong feelings from fans. They are a VERY important band in rock, ranked in a way (by me) alongside Zeppelin. Not quite the absolute innovators that The Beatles and Sabbath were, but still innovative and creative, and very influential. Their first 4, 5, or 6 (I count the Garage Days EP) albums are all very strong, and a couple are considered some of the best of all times by many. Unlike Zeppelin, they stuck it out far past their prime, in a genre that is dominated by youthful energy. Metal is very much a young man's game. Even worse imo, they very much vhanged their style for years, on a dime. To see what many would consider Metallica's prime check out their Seattle 89 show. Recorded right before they blew up and became the biggest band in the world (with 1991s The Black Album), the show features all of their best songs, from an era of the band that all fans would consider their best, 1983 - 1989. Some of these songs - like Battery, or Blackened - might be a bit much. They are high-energy, and very intense, and may not be your cup of tea - yet. But there are some more slower tempo fan favourites as well like Master Of Puppets, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), The Four Horsemen, and Seek and Destroy. The whole show is amazing, and the energy throughout is insane. Anyway, I feel bad leaving the negative comments on a video you guys seemed so pumped for so I'd like to apologize for the bad vibes. Hope it doesn't in any way derail your Metallica journey. They're a great band, with great lyrics, and great live performances. 🤘✌ Sorry for any typos, there's no way I'm reading all that again lol!

[@AirplayBeats]

No worries my friend.

[@MichaelMikeTheRussianBot]

Never paid much attention to Metallica, til I heard this, 11/23/99 , on my way home from work. Started, just as I turned my truck onto the main road. Whoa!!! HAD_TO crank it! One of my co-workers had just been extolling the "virtues" of George W Bush , lol. The immediate thought , on the first chorus, was : "THIS would be THE_BEST [for the public, not necessarily him] GWB campaign theme song. ;ppp " [Even though I'm in upstate NY , I was well aware of his record, philosophy, & history. ;) ]

[@MichaelMikeTheRussianBot]

After I bought the album (S & M) , twice (tape , & DVD) , I became a fan, went back , & became appreciative of most of the prior work. :)

[@Ameen559]

They played another new song that night , called minus human you gotta hear it.

[@metaphoria3]

The whole albums epic aff I’d rec Call of the Ktulu (instrumental) Of wolf and man, Outlaw torn and bleeding me off this record. Rock on dudes! \m/

[@johnflores5286]

Already

[@bleubaker]

Good God love this do the video One by Metallica

[@NandR]

Yeah dropping a new song on the crowd at a live performance with a symphony is crazy. That one and -Human were only ever recorded with the Symphony.

[@metaphoria3]

Riparadise Michael Kamen 🙏🤘🎼

[@youtubesucks2575]

Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel. Was just a freight train comin' your way, yeah…

[@justinatest9456]

This is Metallica at a 4. They used to go to 11.

[@metaphoria3]

Hey still an awesome piece of music

[@robertreeves993]

If you enjoyed that, please react to Metallica Call of the Ktulu

[@amosglitterz2649]

If you compare the more powerful classical pieces, you'd be surprised how you could transpose violins with heavy guitars. Classical becomes heavy metal and vice versa. Think Iron Maiden.

[@jennaaaronw]

love this reaction even though i am not a fan of this song. i am more of an 80s early 90s Metallica type. looking forward to seeing your comparisons!off to never never land

[@GrannyMetalheadTV]

It's been a very long time since you guys reacted to Metallica 😢 PLEASE check out more. If I may make a few suggestions, Master of Puppets (lyric version), One (the official video), and Creeping Death live in Moscow 1991. Pretty much any song from their first 5 albums is going to be a banger 🔥🔥🔥 Love your channel! 🤘Rock on, Kelly 🤘

[@Legato.Bluesummers]

Had to sub.. Def need to check out more of this channels content

[@enzogiroldo2758]

No joke, this isn’t even close to Metallica’s best. Strongly recommend you guys go through their discography top to bottom. Legendary, Led level band imo.

[@PatriciaGass-d9z]

Kirk Hammett Awesome

[@metaphoria3]

You can see how as a kid watchin this … ha

[@AirplayBeats]

What’s up my brotha!!!

[@metaphoria3]

@@AirplayBeats whats good bro?!! 🥃💨

[@AirplayBeats]

@@metaphoria3 I’m rolling one up right now!! 💨💨💨

[@metaphoria3]

@@AirplayBeats wish I could pass u this one man✌️💨

[@markhammond4517]

Hate train please

[@Nick-te2zj]

When the aliens come play this for them before they are defeated.

[@MurphMcGurf]

This song arguably the best thing they made in the 90s. And it's all downhill from here😬

[@melvinwomack3717]

I remember missing that show because I had to work my shift at Roundtable pizza 🥴😆 2:24

[@KingNothing2x4]

Maybe you should have called in sick !!!!

[@fahmiamri]

That was the first time they hearing that? They dropped in on em like that?! 😂😂

[@johntheisen6791]

And l bet there a group of KZbin old school metal heads that could point y’all in a lesson origins of thrash. Lol

[@JazzDrummer1946]

I'm not a Metallica fan AT ALL (VIC RATTLEHEAD 4 LIFE!!). But, this and "Don't Tread on Me" are the two exceptions for me. Both are great songs.

[@rickycarter2939]

No Leaf Clover...Yeah I'd say you shit out of luck with a damn freight train coming your way.😂 Damn what a bad ass song though.💯

[@Bushanie24]

black sabbath on steroids

[@Neillybob63]

The wonderful symphony aside, this is a sad pastiche of Metallica.....especially the saccharine Chad Kroeger-esque drivel from James (dude, what happened to you)...... On the other hand, 'Master of Puppets', from Battery through Damage Inc. are 8 tracks of the most devastating heavy metal one will every experience. The same can be said about their first Album (Kill 'em All) and a close third is their sophomore offering (Ride the lightning). The terrible death of Cliff Burton was the death of the 'real' Metallica IMO. Suggestions: Kill em All; The Four Horsemen - Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth ) - Whiplash - No Remorse Ride The Lightning; Fight Fire With Fire - Creeping Death - Fade To Black - For Whom The Bell Tolls Master Of Puppets; Every single track! Love the Channel, gentlemen.♥♥

[@sergioomar9090]

Sorry Metallica lite is insufferable. This is 😬