Anathema - Untouchable 1 & 2 (Live) Reaction

[@DC-pn8dp]

“That has made me very very happy” Can’t ask for more than that. I wrote this. Cheers!

[@JimNewstead]

Thanks for the music Daniel, and I appreciate you taking time to comment on my silly video!

[@alpha_waves]

Daniel Cavanagh...legend!!!!!

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Paul Faulkner bloody rude to fans at gigs!

[@mohammadhazraty2372]

this song is an emotional journey

[@widepeepoflo]

I love playing your music ! You're a legend !! Thank you so much

[@sergeysmirnov1344]

From Russia with love. Anathema is greatest true rock group in this rotten world.

[@Kolbein837]

Can't get enough of Anathema, Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree and Opeth reactions!

[@frankov_83]

Throw in some Riverside in there and oh man, what a combo.

[@jackbauer24880]

Absolutely mate.

[@temporarymomentary]

@@frankov_83 Throw in some Indukti with Mariusz Duda :)

[@kunalsharma2363]

@@frankov_83 Spot on mate!

[@kunalsharma2363]

Just discovering the whole react genre loving it aha

[@marshman96]

I'm not a big fan of Anathema but that song i've asked to be played at my funeral for my kids.

[@ryanfairbrother9657]

This song always puts a lump in my throat. Love it!

[@Davram67]

Lee Douglas could sing to me all day every day and I'd never get tired of hearing her voice. Criminal that she is not more well known.

[@thegrimner]

Anathema are an excelent, excelent band not simply for the general quality of their music but the very unusual way they manage to reinvent themselves several times over and still remain Anathema. From their death/doom metal roots, through to their Metal Pink Floyd clone albums, through their pop flirtations, through to this, there's always been a strong emotional undercurrent, a heartfelt quality to the music which has always been backed by a very strong sense of arrangements and harmonization throughout. Death Metal Anathema gives you the chills with its twin guitar harmonies over swaths of orchestral keys and hurting moans and growls, Untouchable gives you chills via the absolutely lovely vocal harmonies and a total lack of fear to lay the feelings bare and do a song that is progressive without the need to lay thick on the wank. What's more, in Untouchable, which I think might betheir best song, you can definitely still hear they were a metal band if you're looking for it, it's all over the subtle drumming arrangements and dynamics. Ater all this, I wanna shout out my usual recommendation: Listen to In The Woods- 299 756 Km/s from the Omnio album. It truly is a gem of prog metal from 1997, 14 minutes of pure flow, rivaled only by Green Carnation's Light of Day, Day of Darkness (which would be a great suggestion if the song wasn't, erm, 60 minutes long. )

[@beds139]

Found this video on YT about 5 years ago and was blown away. 21st century prog rock!

[@danielsinnott2343]

I love Anathema. The whole album (Weather Systems) is great,

[@mohammadhazraty2372]

this song makes me tear up and feel things. it's an emotional journey. Lost control is also great btw

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

The Lost Child really hits

[@PCmaatje]

Hi Jim, the female singer Lee Douglas defo is a regular member of the band Anathema! She's one of the reasons I listen to Anthema. I can recommend Anathema with A Natural Disaster live. I think Lee's voice is fantastic in that song!

[@cermisan]

My favorite...ever!

[@per.bjoerk]

Never heard these songs from Anathema until now, wow I have missed out on something! What an amazing piece of music! Got me in tears!

[@Lurch685]

This song got me through the hardest time of my life - when I was forced to leave the love of my life 6,000 miles away.

[@Scirzo]

Their songs always make me so melancholic...it's why I can't listen to it too much. Too beautiful.

[@DDMarcela]

Hi Jim . Untouchable part 1 and part 2 for me is a true masterpiece of music in recent times! It is impossible not to get excited about the virtuosity of these musicians. I had the opportunity to listen and see them live in Chile and they are pure endorphin !! Chile loves Anathema ! Thank you for your reaction, it was amazing to see your happy face! Greetings from Santiago de Chile 👍

[@erikheathnat3212]

This pops up in my recommendations nearly 3 years later and I had to watch it due to my love for Anathema. They got me through a divorce and they will always be a favorite. Great video.

[@ChemicalW6]

Followed this band since the get go. Most of what they do, progressing through the ages, is impeccable. Saw them live several times. There’s a depth in their songs and passion in their delivery. Loving seeing your reaction. Singer is twin brother of the bassist. Guy with the curly hair is the third brother. Check more of their stuff out. You’d like it. 😊🤘

[@ChemicalW6]

Second part of untouchable is so emotional. It’s beautiful

[@cr0ss0ver05]

You really need to watch this full show.

[@marcosmoura138]

Great reaction

[@bazzil2010]

For me Anathema one of the best prog groups of the 21 century. So perfect, clear and truly magical. Wheather systems is a truly masterpiece

[@thomass.586]

Hi Jim, one of the absolute best songs & life performances ever. I'm glad finally someone reacted to this gem

[@angelabordack]

Most of their music is very ethereal, beautiful and entrancing. You need to check out their full catalog of music, I’ve been a fan for so long.

[@Ozinghood]

I stumbled upon the full footage of this concert a couple of years ago and I remember how hypnotised I was by everything. I had a bottle of wine at hand which of course enhanced it. Absolutely fantastic concert in Bulgaria!

[@alancooke6630]

So moving. Grabs you deep inside in a way only great music can

[@MarcinOfTheNuclearVillage]

Thanks for this video Jim! I'm a die hard Anathema fan for more than 20 years now... They're just brilliant... and they've started as a doom metal band, believe it or not ;)

[@frankov_83]

Jim if you enjoy that guitar sound, the song "Flying" from that same concert is absolutely mesmerizing 👍👍

[@azraeylulozturk4774]

+1

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Ummm yes! One of the most amazing solos I have ever heard.

[@frances2912]

I second this! I've watched that performance so many times it's perfection! ❤️

[@edgeymon6290]

"Why have I not listened to more of this band?" Let me tell you a small story. I had a friend in uni, he harped on about Anathema for our four years there. He went on about them so much I never gave them a listen. Two years after leaving, I thought "Oh hey, let me give that Anathema a listen!" Mind blown, been a fan since. Every album is absolutely mind blowing. I'd recommend giving anything off of We're Here Because We're Here a listen *nods*

[@HeDavid.Marcano]

Anathema 🎸🎶💯👍

[@MazeMouse]

Anathema is great. I have been to several of their shows and they always deliver an awesome show. But their best was their "We're here because we're here" tour where they played the entire album from beginning to end. Just pure magic.

[@FlavioCotta12]

Please react to Anathema - A Simple Mistake , of the same concert

[@jeggyjager]

Definitely!

[@bobbybeard1497]

I love how well Vincent developed as a singer. The early albums with him as lead vocalist are rough but he really worked hard on getting better

[@oliwhitworth8088]

The vocals are heavily tuned (melodyne probably) and I wouldn't even be surprised (particularly in PT1) if they are recorded before or after separately. But yeh, still sounds good!

[@VictorMan289]

I think you can go ahead and enjoy "Fragile Dreams" from the same DVD.

[@6lillium]

As you already know, I love Anathema. Seeing them live is a bucket list event for me. This era of Anathema is my favorite. Nice reaction Jim. They are undeniable, and this track is a stunner.

[@nikolasaguilera3496]

This song, when I first heard it, touched every fibre of me. The lyrics are just gorgeous.

[@joseantoniorosarueda2422]

Amo a Anathema. Amo este disco. Ya se han cumplido 10 años de esta epopeya musical titulada weather systems. Gracias, Gracias y un millón Gracias.

[@HeDavid.Marcano]

👍

[@danielfuentes117]

That's right Jim, you feel it. Awesome emotional song.

[@chevand8]

I am SO glad you chose this particular song by Anathema for a listen. I know you previously listened to "Can't Let Go" and "Thin Air" (the latter of which is another of my personal favorites by the band). I love Vincent's vocals-- but the songs where Lee (their female singer) gets a chance to duet with him or take the lead are so incredible that they give me chills. Her voice is really stunning. If you want an example of a song where she gets to stand out on her own, I'd suggest "Lightning Song". Otherwise, I also highly recommend "Summer Night Horizon"-- I love that one to death.

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

I reckon the songs that best showcases her vocals are The Lost Song 1-3. Haunting.

[@slayerat5280]

You really ahould be doing more Anathema, they are incredible. Like Opeth they started very doom, and grew into very progressive.

[@madmak79]

Totally love anathema and couldn't be happier that you've also become a fan please please please try one last goodbye from their Judgement album it's such a beautiful and powerful song

[@ewokkebab1300]

Absolutely love this song, oddly reminds me of late 80's /early 90's Cure when it kicks in on part 1- which is no bad thing in my book. Also recommend the version of Part 2 with Anneke Van Giersbergen.

[@eudescarvalho89]

Finally! I was one of the 3 who requested this. You finally did it. Ty

[@weirdo106]

Thank you for this reaction video. I watched it yesterday on your channel and keep on listening these two tracks since then. They absolutely blowed me. Cheers!

[@amirali-ik8wv]

Maybe the best react to this song i've seen so far. Not much talking,just pure enjoying the song

[@JimNewstead]

It. Is. Music. From. The. Heart. Beautiful :)

[@BudsRPGreview]

They are a band of two families - Daniel (vox ad guitar), Vincent (guitar and vox) and Jamie Cavanagh (bass) are brothers and John (drums) and Lee Douglas (vox) are brother and sister. Lee has been an official member since 2010 but guested on their albums between 1999 and 2003.

[@paulking5665]

I have the blu-ray of Universal and the sound production is some of the best i have ever heard. Anathema played a home town gig in Liverpool last week, i was there and it was magical (and extremely hot in Grand central hall!)

[@kevjards]

The main reason you don't hear bands like Marillion,Anathema and Riverside on mainstream is that these groups have all one thing in common.They want control over the music they do and not record companies involved in it.The moment record companies get involved they change the bands music beyond recognition.Basically ruining it.Long may these bands continue down the path they are on.

[@ollymounara605]

kevjards That’s part of it. One big reason is that bands have a contract to produce more albums. The quality will go down as they are forced too produce on a schedule.

[@vikavika4194]

Absolutely amazing band

[@saturrnus]

Great band

[@ChrisPage68]

That was filmed at Plovdiv in Bulgaria - where Devin Townsend did a filmed concert.

[@pasit1738]

This shows that you don't necessarily need a hundred chords to make a epic feeling to a song. The guitar solo was the best part!

[@Mr047426]

Они прекрасны и навсегда останутся в моём сердце.

[@LucyAndLily1]

Jim....you're great to listen to.

[@JimNewstead]

Why thank you!

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

Nice reaction brother🙌

[@Danny_Inflames]

This song is too powerfull

[@davguev]

One of my favorite songs of all time. And you chose the live version! I recommend Flying from the same concert, there is a breathtaking moment, even the band members are affected by it. I saw them live last year, it was an acoustic concert. When they played Untouchable I almost cried. By the way, Lee is indeed an official member, but she doesn't sing in every song.

[@SongSpiritu]

What a great Band in deed, been a longtime admirer of their Music. And I must say I really enjoy watching your reactions and seeing the joy on your face as you listen to all these great Bands, definitely relit my joy in listening to music again :) I would recommend you to listen to Vola they are a Danish Prog Band and seem to gain Traction now, they have a similar etheral quality to their music especially the song "Alien Shivers" really gets the heart prancing with joy. Keep up the great work. greetings from Germany

[@maciejpiwowarczyk5496]

One of my favourite songs of them, now also my wife's favourite ;)

[@palantir135]

I know them for about 10 years and I love their music. The albums' Eternity' and 'Judgement' were the first I listened to. Great albums. Parisienne moonlight from Judgement is another great duet. The song Judgement is a must for listening to

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Anathema- Flying live from the same Concert The guitar solo is one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear.

[@thadavidrain]

Love this incredible piece of music. It's outstanding! Even better live ofc. Jim, see if you can react to A Simple Mistake by them, also the live version. I'm sure you'll love it :) Take care and keep up the awesome videos.

[@gabiesiren]

great song ! fantastic wow, those lyrics ! I love it ! I've never betrayed your trust I've never betrayed your faith I'll never forsake your heart I'll never forget your face

[@briancox8518]

Brilliant band certainly underated

[@MFMC1984]

Love Anathema, loved this reaction! Yes, you need to explore more Anathema. :) They are absolutely phenomenal, consistently good from the start, even though some of the recent albums have disappointed me a little, in the sense they haven't touched me as much. But still, always perfect. The album these two songs come from - Weather Systems - is actually one of those I didn't like so much. However, live, the songs get a whole new life and strength. From this album, my favorite is The Beginning and the End, I can't explain it but it's just perfect to me. Please do a reaction to that one. :)

[@staystrongjoseph]

The only albun i did not like is the optimist I love everything they do even daniel cavanagh solo project!!

[@Noukz37]

Jim, if you loved this so much, you might appreciate listening to Mono - Moonlight; they're my favourite (japanese) instrumental band ever!

[@F0itz]

You should listen to Dredg. Try “Information“, “Bug Eyes“ or “Catch without Arms“

[@temporarymomentary]

Yes ! Dredg is amazing. Ode to the Sun. Catch without Arms is one of the best albums ever.

[@saulcaldwell]

Fantastic band. Fantastic reaction video. They're touring all the time so try to get to see them. They're brilliant live. Recommendation.. The Pineapple Thief - The Final Thing on my Mind. ...If you haven't heard it, it's a must.

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

If i can recommend The Lost Child, from this album; and The Lost Song pt 1-3

[@chadmitchell7648]

OOOH OOOH JIM!! JIIIIM!!! You have *got* to try "Brother Where You Bound" by Supertramp. Yes, *That* Supertramp, but *not* that Supertramp, if you take my meaning. I had forgotten just how good this album was until I heard "Cannonball" today on SiriusXM and it all came back.

[@evandrocg5736]

I strongly recommend Anathema Lost Song 1 and 2.

[@evandrocg5736]

And 3!

[@ChrisPage68]

@Jim Can you please react to "Prayermonger" (official music video) by TOSKA? They're a three-piece progressive metal band from Brighton. It's from their debut album "Fire By The Silos".

[@wladimirfroes3220]

Empyrium - The Ensemble Of Silence, Excelent Folk/Metal.

[@jimofthenorth8090]

Jim, please direct your attention to the excellent Pelican, instrumetal. Check out Drought or Australasia.

[@steftones1]

I had a dream for a long time Jim, for you to react to sunset of age. This Will be a special one, first original from 1995 silent enigma, then 2011 version from falling deeper. Its shows their unique growth as musicians. Both versions Are one of My favorites. From doom to prog. Beautiful, it may make you fall in love With This band for good Jim.

[@ollymounara605]

steftones1 yes, that is a great song. The first albums have Darren as a vocalist and after he left Vincent gave it a try. He was still in a search for his own sound and had to follow in Darren’s footsteps.

[@garytill]

I love that concert, such a great setlist. Have a listen to "Our Raw Heart" - by Yob

[@curioponics]

Still hoping for Enslaved - Sacred Horse! +Solefald and Arcturus. Anathema is great obviously.

[@landspide]

Wow!

[@theanunnaki334]

Not my cup of tea but each to their own. I could listen to it but I judge if i like music by would I personally put an album on to listen to it. I don't think I would put this on myself. Also don't forget to react to the following: Between The Buried and Me - The Proverbial Below Megadeth - Holy Wars Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (the whole of disk two) The Dream Theater will definitely blow you away. Listen to the whole of disk two it is a concept album but man you will not be disappointed. Always look forward to your videos Jim :) Keep it up.

[@minners71]

Is that how you pronounce the name of the band? I've always been saying Anna theme a. Only discovered them last year but they have quickly become one of my fav bands of all time. From serenades to The optimist, such growth my favourite album from them at the moment is Distant Satellites but that changes ftom week to week. You should definitely react to the lost song parts 1-3 from that album.

[@eliza.rose.morrison]

That's the answer right there: you've discovered them pretty recently, so you're familiar with their new logo. It's that split of the word anathema into Ana_thema that's confusing you. 😉

[@davidpye2374]

Going to see them again on the 19th July in Liverpool (where better!)

[@temporarymomentary]

On drums Craig Blundell from Steven Wilson's band.

[@angelabordack]

You should listen to Anathema- Pulled Under At 2000 Meters a second

[@thegrimner]

Great recommendation. Ideally I would love to see Jim just go through all their phases, even if not everything may be everyone's cup of tea. A rare band that could shift from Death Metal, to Goth(ish) metal, to Pink Floyd and radioheadish heavy rock, through to borderline electronica and still have the same depth of emotion and an ear for ethereal melodies

[@angelabordack]

thegrimner I have been a fan of Anathema for so long, I never find anything they create to be boring. I love everything they do. They have such eclectic style and it is always thought provoking. Any song he chooses would be good! I want him to hear this specific song because of the message of the song. Cheers from NY

[@ChrisPage68]

They remind me slightly of British Sea Power.

[@ezgierdinc9012]

amazing song ! cool reaction, please react to "way out of here" from porcupine tree - drums are amazing !

[@thomass.586]

I recommend Tesseract - Hexes ft. Martin Grech. Male duet this time, fantastic song, hauntingly beautiful

[@JimNewstead]

Been there, done that. Search in my vids, maybe a year ago?

[@thomass.586]

Right your are, 9 months ago to be precise. Shame on me!

[@christianmendoza8107]

Hey Jim you should react to Black Midi live on KEXP, maybe to the song Untitled 4 (Ducter is the title on their LP). One of the most interesting bands of the year

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Try Lightening Song! Same gig.

[@killianlpc]

Good choice brilliant band. The female singer Lee Douglas is the sister of the drummer on that video John Douglas. The two guitarists are also brothers Danny and Vinnie Cavanagh. The guy playing the keyboards in that video is actually the regular drummer Daniel Cardoso they are all multi instrumentalists. A brilliant track of their's you must check out is The Lost Song Part 2. Wonderful melody kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTZhaiIl5iikLM

[@ollymounara605]

Killian Curran Also the bass player Jamie Cavanagh is the twin brother of the singer. John Douglas has been the regular drummer mostly. He was out of the band for a little while in the nineties. The last couple of years him and Cardoso switched place halfway through the concert. Daniel Cardoso was never a regular member before. But now John Douglas doesn’t like being on tour anymore and is still involved in writing music. Not only drums. I love the songs he created! Cardoso was introduced because he is a great technical drummer and John has a way of playing drums with a feeling to it. Different timing. I’ve known them since the first album and can’t even count how many of their shows I’ve been to. They’re like family :)

[@carnifaxx]

maybe you can try Iamthemorning... they have a new album, now, but their older songs are really good...

[@maxmaidment96]

The age old problem of music lovers. As your sphere of knowledge expands the surface area in contact with that which you are ignorant of also increases in size. Music is a microcosm of that. You can spend every hour of every day listening to new and incredible music only to discover there's so much more you haven't listened to.

[@JimNewstead]

Love this, the more you know, the more you realise you don’t.

[@sergeysmirnov1344]

Yeeaaah!!

[@RhuneforgeArt]

Hi Jim, you should really check The Lost Song part 1,2 and 3 on Distant Satellites. You'll get carried away for sure.

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Lee the lady really made this band and I think the brothers got annoyed she took the limelight. They lost a lot of support which is a shame.

[@mayara6797]

Try listen to "Flying" and "Temporary Peace"

[@temporarymomentary]

React to Clann Zu : One bedroom apartment (One of the most depressing songs ever) Devastating song.

[@VVV-be8oq]

Anathema zawiesiła działalność.

[@Sir_Blobfish]

The Mars Volta Anything Mars Volta.

[@Алексей-и5ш2б]

why do I looking at this bold guy?

[@JimNewstead]

Why not?

[@Алексей-и5ш2б]

@@JimNewstead because not 😁

[@Алексей-и5ш2б]

@@JimNewstead good video by the way 👍

[@Sussex_Rail_Enthusiast847]

Can you react to another marillion song please!

[@eliza.rose.morrison]

Controversial opinion, but Anathema is far greater than the other band from Liverpool. 😉