FIRST TIME hearing SLEEPING WITH SIRENS - "If You Can't Hang" (REACTION)

[@Draven_leach]

You should check out “kick me”, “if I’m James dean, your Audrey Hepburn”, “do it know, remember it later” and “ better off dead”. Those are some of my favorites by them

[@ZachRenko]

Can’t forget about With Ears To See and Eyes To Hear

[@pandaroo172]

Love the song "Kick me" probably my favorite song by them cause the message behind it

[@its_robbietime1333]

don't forget leave it all behind

[@jakewalker5522]

Caraphernelia???

[@Gayemorat]

@@jakewalker5522 that song is by Pierce the Veil though...

[@Proudtman]

Kellin Quinn is an an incredible vocalist! Not to mention his high pitch voice with the powerful scream is so unique

[@epic.n3979]

Rightttttt omg

[@emmanueldavis1872]

Holy piss, this guy is awesome!

[@rasmusr6053]

You already heard the singer in Pierce the Veils song “king for a day“ and you said you loved his voice and you can't wait to hear his band. Well you waited a long time ;)

[@lawless8723]

i was hoping someone typed this..cause this is MY JAM!!!

[@albertovaldivia6132]

Nah Hell Above is the one!

[@yhanadame]

this is the comment I'm looking for haha

[@jherikaschleich9902]

Best.fucking.song

[@tonykolas4402]

I’ve got a feeling we’re about to see A LOT of Sleeping with Sirens on the channel and I’m here for it. So many bangers to check out. Next up Do it Now Remember it Later!! 🤘🏼

[@14vatochongo]

And if not SWS then for sure pierce the veil and chiodos D.R.U.G.S just everything with that

[@jameyabernathy710]

This sux

[@soulless__turtle]

Kellens lyrical abilities and his voice are so amazing. Been a fan of him and the band for years

[@brandonpozorski6222]

Do "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" next

[@derrekworsnop]

Yes, he should've listened to that one first

[@soulless__turtle]

Yesss that’s what got me into them

[@rangerghost2474]

Should also check the acoustic version too🎉

[@TricksterLawlet]

I really like the acoustic version

[@andrewmcconnell5699]

@@rangerghost2474 I was actually gonna suggest doing both just to hear the range that song has

[@ashrowan2143]

Kellin has a really clear high voice which is rare for the genre sleeping with sirens falls into which makes the band really stand out

[@HannahIsBonkers]

This is no guilty pleasure, this is always and forever an absolute pleasure. It’s an incredible sing along song and was so good live 🤘🏻🖤

[@mikeandersonwa]

I have absolutely jammed the hell out of this song, GREAT song when you're driving after a break up. But yeah, SWS is a great band. More to check from them: "Iris", "Go Go Go", "A Trophy Father's Trophy Son", "James Dean & Audrey Hepburn (Acoustic)", "Stomach Tied In Knots (Acoustic)", or "Who Are You Now?"

[@BB-BA55akaMR-BLEGH]

I first heard this in middle school; immediately fell in love with their sound. Middle school was the height of my punk-pop phase before listening to metalcore

[@samuelgunnin418]

“If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn”, “Kick Me”, “Better Off Dead”, “How It Feels To Be Lost”, “Alone ft. MGK”, and “Do It Now, Remember It Later”. Kellin Quinn is also featured in “King For A Day” by Pierce The Veil

[@jesse_gijoe]

He actually already reacted to King for A Day

[@TheMikevasquez]

Congratulations featuring matty mullins from Memphis may fire is good too

[@leighnicole100]

Alone is such a great song too 🤘🏻

[@unknowngaming1432]

Ok, so you were right about it being in drop D (the tuning), but the switch was half time and the guitars instead of playing power chords played the low string on its own, giving it a bassier sound as it wasn't stacked with higher notes.

[@ChesterCheeto]

Thanks for the info!!

[@CarlosTorres-cq3wb]

I usually play this in drop c

[@goner.9989]

I thought it was drop db

[@unknowngaming1432]

@@goner.9989 I've played it in drop D, some places say drop C and some say drop C#

[@goner.9989]

@@unknowngaming1432 whatever works, I guess.

[@NeonNuanceGaming]

I get chill every time Kellin sings. Boy is talented. SWS is the perfect balance for me. Raw emotion and not to much screaming ❤

[@kourtneywildman8468]

Oh man, this takes me back! Definitely need to check out "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" and "Do It Now Remember It Later"!

[@TrueVizualMusic]

So at 4:15, it sounds different because it's simpler. Let me explain... In metal, it's suuuuper common to have multiple guitar parts happening at once. Often you have lower foundational tracks that make up the bulk of the tone (riffs/power chords), higher parts that add harmonic content to the foundation (riffs/PCs up an octave sometimes with extensions), melodic/countermelodic parts (single note lines that take over the melody in place of vocals or compliment the vocals), and atmospheric/effects tacks (reverbed out arpeggios, bends, wails, whammy dives, etc). A well-mixed song like this will have all those parts balanced in a way that lets the main guitar part take up the majority of the sonic space the guitars can live in while allowing all the complimentary parts to sit tucked in in their own pockets to add to the overall density of guitar without moddying up the midrange/competing with other elements. This is one of the main things that gives modern metal its huge "wall of sound" feel. When that "change up" happens, we lose all but the main riff. It's the same lick from the first half of the breakdown but without all the upper harmonic content from the other guitar parts. With the other guitar parts missing, the main riff can get turned up in the mix, which makes it hit harder. Combine that with a slightly simplified drum part and more aggressive vocals and you have a B section to the breakdown that feels like it digs in even harder than the A section and sets up the next "verse" perfectly. Kris Crummett is credited with engineering this album, in case anyone was wondering. Source: I'm an audio engineer & producer who primarily works in metal. Cheers! :)

[@NovakRxtten]

Let's Cheers to This it's one of those albums that will always be a banger, this song in particular made many people start to feel interested in this genre,, great reaction!!

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

Kellin is also an artist and my friend met him at his art exhibit. He's very approachable and very humble. Very cool to talk to. Love SWS music! My song suggestions are Empire To Ashes, Rodger Rabbit, Better Off Dead, Kick Me, Bloody Knuckles, and Congratulations

[@ryanlaf7150]

For other sleeping with sirens songs you should check out "how it feels to be lost", "leave it all behind" and "alone"

[@larrycsehil7242]

Wow...I'm impressed...never heard of them and I listen to Octane in Sirius a lot. I like it

[@lotus9964]

Legendary.. This was my favorite band in middle school

[@ayannastillheresadly--2114]

My fav part is "If you can't hand there is the door baby" Love ittttt

[@epic.n3979]

This will always be my favorite band since middle school I’m 20 now :)

[@saintoflostcauses]

It's called speech level singing...which implies that rather than simply tightening his chords, he is actually reducing the amount of vocal cord that vibrates as he ascends. The higher he ascends, the more his cords must adduct, and his resonance changes from his chest cavity to his head (what is referred to as chest voice) (called head voice.) The head voice is essentially the female voice that guys use when they cannot sing any higher (among inexperienced singers), a la Marge Simpson. Kellin has only eased the transition between those two locations, creating the illusion of a single voice (often called the mixed voice). That is why, as he ascends, he begins to sound more like a small child/girl but retains the speaking voice of a man. 😁 I love Kellin! You should hear his beatboxing of you haven't already. There's no point in me leaving the links here bc the youtube bots will surely make them disappear. But if you're interested, just search and they're all over youtube.

[@TricksterLawlet]

It sucks that you can post links anymore

[@codybk91]

This is my all-time favorite song by them. I listen to it in the shower, on the bus, at work, and sometimes just whenever the heck I feel like it.

[@alexz1lla307]

This was my jam in high school for me back in like 2014-2015

[@tamashii6670]

Kellin Quinn is amazing singer. You should react their songs like "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" (from their first album from 2010) and "Agree To Disagree" (from latest album from 2019), two amazing songs, heavy, great and Kellin doing there amazing job on vocal.

[@alycommissaris7791]

this band is such a rabbit hole. can’t wait to see more!

[@PoolPartyPapi]

This is my favorite song by them and what got me into them, solid fun band

[@tiffanycashie]

I also recently discovered Sleeping With Sirens about three months ago and I had the exact same reaction 🤩 love listening to them while driving or working, “it gets the people going”! They are amazing.

[@mariewarfle8599]

When I'm driving to work I put on a SWS Playlist and rock out. I've seen them live several times, met them at Warped and man, so good.

[@amberbrown4806]

Absolutely loved watching this, your reactions gave me so much nostalgia! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘

[@brandonray8409]

Good band bro! Awesome video ! Keep it up !

[@JoseCruz-ce2vp]

Of all their songs that people are recommending it kills me that no one has mentioned "Tally it up, settle the score" it's one of their best.

[@JasonsSongStop]

Thanks for Reacting to this song! It brought a new life back to a song I've listened to many times. Getting to hear it through your first experience was great!

[@als_pals]

With the drums "switching up" it's called half time :D

[@MoostardxCoffee]

Im so glad you finally reacted to this band!! Much love

[@sarahm.7537]

Yessssss I have been waiting for this day to come!

[@danielolivertondo8656]

The auditory change was from them going to halftime into the bridge, same chord progressions but they hit them slowwww. Plus the fact that the singer growls those really high notes too. ❤️

[@BoostedEP3]

Lauren Babic has an amazing cover of this song and tons of others! You should check her out sometime. She'll really surprise you with her vocal range and screams!

[@bsbznumber1fan]

Hell yes i agree! She also did a cover of Asking Alexandria's song the violence with one of the members ben bruce love him so much he's so talented. Love that version he should check that out as well.

[@SenseiChrisGarcia]

If you haven't figured it out. Lauren Babic is the answer to ALL 🤣 She is Queen 👑 ❤️‍🔥🐙❤️‍🔥

[@skyblue3076]

wow u finally have the chance to hear a song from Kellin's band (SWS)

[@JustinSchieck]

ehhh first time ive been this early to the vid, finally your watchin this one. love the vibes bud keep it up

[@JustinSchieck]

also keep looking into citizen soldier, did a song with the singer of sleeping with sirens, never ending nightmare

[@JustinSchieck]

as well as the "drop your talking about" was either a tempo change, or same tempo but the drummer started hitting off beats. making it seem like a double speed.

[@cydnie8242]

Since you like sws, you should check out too close to touch. They’re quite similar in style, only tctt packs more of an emotional punch. They even did a song together called the chase. Sadly, their vocalist died very recently though

[@krism94]

"Better off Dead" please. So glad your listening to them 😊

[@jeremymcgovern2873]

This song slaps it don't matter when you turn it on it instantly makes you start bopping your head🤷

[@jamesletts4830]

I love your videos, short simple and straight to the point, not overreacting just for views! Love the work keep it up

[@ethanrodriquez5543]

Aight listen… Sleeping with Sirens has the best cover song on the punk goes pop albums. It’s called Fu(k you and you need to react to it!!

[@c.danielle3444]

I somehow forgot that song exists. Yes, please react to it!

[@siren_star]

I think that cover was my introduction to Sleeping With Sirens.

[@mickey245]

Best reaction I’ve seen to that, so fun. This is such a good song to just tell to

[@marcellarubens1384]

This is what I listen to in the car, when I clean, and sometimes when I'm doing opening duties for work. Emo music will always be my favorite ❤

[@outofthedark18_gaming]

I love this song so much I used to be obsessed with it. I would literally jam out to it everyday. Glad you finally checked this one out! You should check out kick me if I'm james dean your audrey Hepburn next!

[@nerdismurfette5614]

Saw sleeping with sirens at warp tour 2016 in Ohio riverside. They refused to keep singing until a girl held her hands up! Such a great concert!!! Was funny and cute

[@IbanezLover12]

To answer your question around 4:30 it’s a tempo change or key change that you’re thinking of. Also, song is in Drop C

[@NuclearAbyss]

Man this is definitely a classic from my teenage years. Back when Pierce the veil, Asking Alexandria etc... were everywhere. lol

[@zelosthewilder]

I like how you said, "you're beautiful as f***" and then your song kicks in, "don't believe the lies" 😂

[@joshua_5683]

So happy you reacted to them, would love to see more!! Check out "Kick Me", "Do It Now Remember It Later" or "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" out next :)

[@mathias6423]

It just makes me happy :)

[@Density13]

Sleeping with Sirens was one of my fav. bands in High School.

[@mattfarrell6051]

I became obsessed with this band and listen at any opportunity

[@crystals_artistry08]

You listen to this song WHENEVER and it doesn’t matter WHAT you’re doing it hits HARD ANYTIME. I love you Kellin Quinn 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@golokid]

So glad you heard this! Check out "King for a day" by pirece the veil ft Kellin Quinn, Kellin is the singer for sleeping with sirens.

[@Buffington916]

He already did.

[@golokid]

@@Buffington916 oh now that i think about i did see it, gonna see it again, thanks

[@ThatShaynaChick_]

This song got me through so many breakups 😂 But it literally slaps whenever!!

[@elliottadams4829]

I honestly forgot how much I like this song, I haven’t listened to SWS for a long time.

[@walterpacheco1933]

Finally your videos have subtitles, OMG, I wish all your videos had subtitles, I like your reactions in all videos but I'm learning English and I don't understand everything obviously

[@elissajay2]

Kellin's voice is absolutely amazing! You've already heard it when you reacted to "King for a day" with Pierce the veil. You need to check out "Leave it all behind" " Better off dead" and "Heroine" 🖤🖤

[@junnoskekita3369]

Never thought I'd see a "If you can't hang" reaction video in 2022, but loving your enthusiasm in it nonetheless!!

[@k9ily724]

One of my favorite songs for sure, wish i heard this when i was growing up:/

[@jaketandurella2227]

You have so much more to listen to from them man !

[@bloopbee_]

i literally listen to this style whenever i can, on the bus, studying, walking to the shop, going home, eating on my own, playing video games and falling asleep

[@derrickscott1630]

Yes! I love it, Alex letting his inner scene kid all out 😂 I love this band, I totally jam this stuff. Usually when I'm feeling emotional

[@hello.kitty.kat1779]

It’s been awhile since I listened to this band. It’s good to be back.😌

[@KimberleySamantha999]

Nostalgia... this was literally my childhood ❤️

[@therevanchist7066]

Anytime I hear any song by SWS or PtV a wave of nostalgia washes over me like you wouldn't believe... man my childhood was so fucking dope

[@spideyrock7990]

Yemin ederim beklediğim reactti aylardir

[@jiggydico7537]

Never heard of this Band before… BUT I FCKNG LOVE THIS SONG!!! Omg I have to look this band up 😍

[@barefootdrummervlogs9737]

These guys are really good and this whole album is just awesome front to back

[@abramacosta1267]

Welcome to the fam 🖤

[@johnlofton7607]

I’ve been jammin SWS for probly 15 years now and they’re still one of my go-to’s. They always will be. They’re the absolute shit!

[@kevinzelicskovics4400]

You should check out “With Ears to See And Eyes To Hear” by them next

[@kylemcqueen9465]

I love how Alex is like I bet you Jim is song like 15000 times To which I say I think I've listened to it 10 times today just always seems to energize me when im low

[@Joeydxn97]

Having been broken up with 3 months ago I would say I jam this song… morning, midday, afternoon, evening and night

[@sdawg7632]

oh and the drum fills on this track are wicked

[@metalflorida]

We have a pretty good music scene here in Florida…Sleeping With Sirens, Trivium, Wage War, Shinedown, A Day To Remember and well Limp Bizkit.😅

[@owenyoung9915]

Alex thank you!!!

[@calyx8808]

I know this video is rather old, but I listened to this song while my brother was going through a breakup, and It really helped to lock my bedroom door and sing it at the top of my lungs. I didn't care who heard, this song was just my entire mental state for a couple days. Edit: ALL THE TIME, but especially when your upset.

[@Texturising]

Alex; Whats the best time you play this song? Me; All the time! Sleeping with Sirens were and always will be one of my favourite bands, theyre music resonates with me so much!

[@jacobvanheuklom8495]

"Better off Dead" is another powerful song by them.

[@BucsFanO22]

The part right before the breakdown where you asked what changed. Basically what they did was change to a half time beat and kellen the vocalist added rasp to his singing to give that part more flavor.

[@damienschwartz9117]

I've been waiting for somebody to react to this song

[@jonathanrezabek288]

It’s on my lawn mowing playlist, if memory serves… the lines get squiggly when it hits

[@colec801]

Screaming this in the gym parking lot is second to none

[@dystopia2412]

The best time to listen to this song and every song like it is when you’re breathing.

[@wolfie1796]

Sleeping with sirens is and will forever be one of my favorite bands alongside motionless in white

[@albertovaldivia6132]

ALL OF MY HEART, will make you in for feels

[@MegaPwlina]

I used to listen to it back in 2013-2014 (I was 13) while straightening my hair before school. Hahaha. So many memoriessss

[@olgatorres7426]

Nice

[@PixlerPerspective]

“If I’m James Dean, Your Audrey Hepburn” used to be on repeat for me in 9th Grade!!

[@jonahtri9251]

If you want to hear more emotional stuff by this band, I'd recommend 'A trophy father's trophy son'!

[@zenadir1209]

this song on the interstate is *chefs kiss*

[@Ju_Lia__]

what a coincidence, I just heard this song for the first time 2 days ago :D nice videos, take care ~

[@shadowwilson7282]

Welcome to the SWS army, Alex!

[@austinkacura2618]

I wish I could go back and listen to this for the first time again!!