Really like Soen. One of my best discoveries last year.
@viktorjohansson44245 жыл бұрын
I've actually had the pleasure of meeting Martin Lopez a couple of times here in Stockholm. He was never really a classic metal drummer to start with. That's one of the reasons old Opeth was so incredibly good. He did his thing, lots of cymbal work with some latino influences, with Opeths weird progressive metal (ofc some dubble stroke kick drumming involved at times). In Soen he can be more relaxed I suppose, with more groove.
@nimasharifi79994 жыл бұрын
When I see that genuine expression of joy on your face when you're listening to one of my favorite bands (Opeth, Riverside, Soen, etc), I get ecstatic. I watch loads of reaction videos specially since Covid19, but your reactions are my favorite, Jim! I just love your wonderful taste in music as much as your commentary. I really hope you keep this channel alive for many years. Respect from Iran.
@JimNewstead4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much Nima, music connects us all. I hope to keep making videos for a long time yet, two years in and getting better all the time. I love the fact that I’ve got to know so many different people from all over the world, all genuinely into the music and mostly all good, decent people. We are all the same fundamentally, underneath it all. I just wish everyone realised that! We’re all brothers abs sisters really. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good to know you!
@adrienquillet21773 жыл бұрын
Allways a pleasure to hear you Jim, please take a look to their new album :)
@gglendon3 жыл бұрын
Just when you really get into the blissful ride the song takes you, it ends. Beautiful tune.
@littledittymusic7275 жыл бұрын
Yes, you did it! Thanks Mallard! 🙏
@YSNSergi5 жыл бұрын
Great choice Jim, I'll recommend you Katatonia--Old heart falls Greetings from Morocco.
@ballisticweenie13935 жыл бұрын
Good thing their new album comes out tomorrow, I also recommend you listening to Jinn, Vitriol, Sectarian, and The Others Fall if you want a more heavier sound from them.
@soakedbearrd5 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the void.
@stefanhenneken54155 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Finland! Just found your channel and I like it. I really see when you really enjoy the song and that is really nice! I noticed that here isn't Alcest yet so I recommend it. Maybe that song called "Autre Temps" is good start to listen that band. Also if you haven't hear yet the song called "The Depth of Self-Delusion" from Riverside, I really recommended it. And because you haven't touch Mastodon just because the name, I'm sure you haven't try Mustache. They got alot good song and it's hard to say what would be best. But if I have to say one or die, I would recommended “Feared and Hated"!
@frogman865 жыл бұрын
Great melody, not long started listening to soen myself. Very talented guys
@thalisvalle_5 жыл бұрын
How could I not to know this band before!!! daydreaming.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jacquelinewhittle2775 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos, Jim...especially Tool :)
@omarjimenezo5 жыл бұрын
Tabula rasa from SOEN!
@thadavidrain5 жыл бұрын
I would recommend Savia next. They're amazing! :D Edit: Yes, this song is very much inspired by Pink Floyd but most of their sounds is inspired by Tool, Opeth and other progressive metal bands.
@littledittymusic7275 жыл бұрын
Savia is amazinggggg!
@thadavidrain5 жыл бұрын
@@littledittymusic727 Yes, it is! One of my personal favourites!
@littledittymusic7275 жыл бұрын
@@thadavidrain Also...Gods Acre, what a masterpiece.
@thadavidrain5 жыл бұрын
@@littledittymusic727 YES! I love that song! Lykaia is my favourite album by them so far ❤
@littledittymusic7275 жыл бұрын
@@thadavidrain Lykaia is the best so far, can't wait the new album!
@MřĦ5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea Martin went on to play with another band. I remember the health issues he had after Deliverance and Damnation. Thank you very much for sharing this.
@littledittymusic7275 жыл бұрын
Soen - Words
@lucaspegoretto15615 жыл бұрын
Plesase more Soen! "Oscillation"
@Valo61614 жыл бұрын
If haven’t done it already, I would suggest you do “River” by Soen. Without a doubt the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard in my life, it’s one of those that’ll climb to the top of your favorites list and linger on your heart for awhile. The “Lotus” album is genuinely brilliant album, not a thing out of place and everything is done perfectly as you would expect with Soen. It’s a real gift and I cannot say I have felt that way about many albums. Only three really “Lotus” by Soen, “Fear of a Blank Planet” by Porcupine Tree and “Blackwater Park” by Opeth
@JimNewstead4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t.... thank you for the suggestion!
@keikomelvin5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. Great reaction as always :-) Just discovered this band myself and I am rapidly growing into a fan. I started with their latest release Lotus and then worked my way backwards. Great music. Going to see them on my local music joint in March, expect it to be awesome. Agree that his voice fit the music perfectly. As for the comment on Opeth and heavier stuff. They have done both and I would urge you to listen to the whole Damnation album. If you want to react I can make it easier for you and pick just one song, "To Rid the Disease". And, when I am at it… Katatonia, one of my other favorites. You have made a couple of reactions but none on their more recent work I think. Their vocalist Jonas Renkse has this calm distinct voice that fit the music perfectly. A few suggestions (in no particular order): Decima, Idle Blood, Lethean, My Twin (the list could go on-and-on...) Oystein
@niklasekelof73195 жыл бұрын
Their new album Lotus just dropped today, so get in on that stuff if you want to. It's pretty damn good.
@Audard5 жыл бұрын
Great song. Probably should of started with Sectarian to really experience Soen first hand. Lucidity is the soft track off their 3rd album. They do one each album of this caliber. The Words is similar to this as well and Lotus of their latest release. My recommendation to indulge their more prog rock side would be Oscillation, Sectarian or The Others Fall.
@yourgo-toguy41335 жыл бұрын
Let’s go Jimbo !
@philliplomax68395 жыл бұрын
Soen are great. New album"Lotus" out today. For similar try "Lotus" and "River" off new album and "The Words" off 2nd LP
@williammann3765 жыл бұрын
I love some of the vocal work in this song. Nice choice. Sun Caged please.
@Goldie19773 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim! How about something off the new Soen album? Thanks 🙏 🤘
@stephenhaunch34685 жыл бұрын
One of their best songs, I would say. It sounds like something. I can't put my finger on it. It does have that Caligula horse/arcane feel and maybe lunatic soul. Is it pineapple thief or gazpacho?
@soakedbearrd5 жыл бұрын
Their second album was my favorite, I have yet to hear their 4th album. I like them a lot but I have a love hate relationship with the singer. Sometimes I wish he add some dynamics to his voice and change his tone a bit. After a while he starts to sound the same, would love to see him challenge himself.
@clericduran5 жыл бұрын
Soen keeps me busy between Tool Albums. I have always felt Soen had this Pink Floyd rock/jazz sound to them. I have not listened to their most recent album but I believe Tellurian and Lykaia in this category. If you want more Floyd feel, check out Paragon from the same album. Their first album was compared by many as a “Tool ripoff” but they really came into their own after the first album. Wish they would tour here in the states. If you like this song check out The Words by Soen from Tellurian
@pasit17385 жыл бұрын
I've heard Soen every know and then, but the first touch wasn't that earth moving, so haven't really dug into them. Perhaps I should. Really good sound, bass a bit too prominent, but then again, you never know what's the real reason. Is it the same on the album version, I need to check out. My earphones are studio-standard, Beyerdynamic DT250. Bought these, when I notices Steven Wilson using them while recording his latest album. I checked the price and was surprised to find out them cost just about 160 €! These are really good sounding, robust and most importantly, not picking out bass or anything. I recommend everyone getting these! (This is not a pre-payed commersial... :oD)
@Tocaraca4 жыл бұрын
React to their song Paragon. It’s similar to this song but it shows a different side too, you should be impressed.
@TheSoulSaviour5 жыл бұрын
Soen - Lotus
@eas97111 ай бұрын
I'm waiting for your reaction to the Lotus album. Please. :)
@JimNewstead11 ай бұрын
It’s coming very very soon 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@eas97111 ай бұрын
@@JimNewstead I apologize for being intrusive. Please note that the Lotus album is available in an extended version (including the excellent song "EMDR" and others). I apologize again :)
@mikefearon35775 жыл бұрын
Their older stuff is often compared to Tool.
@al3exify5 жыл бұрын
Soen - Two Words
@lealhugui5 жыл бұрын
That's one of s"slowest" of their song. Should try Savia, Kuraman or Tabula Rasa next.
@lukasciske98935 жыл бұрын
Lead singer looks like Maynard
@mikefearon35775 жыл бұрын
You mean Mallard
@synen5 жыл бұрын
Why so disconnected Jim? More frequency mate ! :)
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Busy old life, you know?!
@synen5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead I hear you, well, just sending some words of encouragement that we do follow and appreciate the videos :)
@mikkosak5 жыл бұрын
Soen: River, or Slithering..
@dfhwncwc5 жыл бұрын
if you like lissen to Russian Circles - harper lewis
@gitaragitara7685 жыл бұрын
Hey please please react to evanescence lost in paradise live in germany it’s acoustic version or react to evanescence the change from the same show live in germany both are beautiful songs
@ignacioforlin25865 жыл бұрын
Canvas - Soen
@DioHard5 жыл бұрын
So id really love to know what you thought about there music overall.
@bonedface5 жыл бұрын
Yo need to get back to Pain of Salvation sir
@jaybee88365 жыл бұрын
It's quite floydy haha
@minitoys405 жыл бұрын
New album of soen is better ;)
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Since you said that you may have expected a Opeth heavier sound, you may want to take a listen to Opeth's 1st all melodic progressive rock album "Damnation" (2003), or tracks off "Still Life" (1999); "Benighted" or "Face of Melinda" for something unexpected ;). Someone also suggested the song "Burden" (off Watershed), which is one of my all time faves, and ex-keyboardist Per Wiberg does a fantastic Hammond solo! VERY soulful song. I have been a fan of Soen since their debut "Cognitive" (being such a huge fan of Opeth and missing Martin Lopez), but I have only heard a few tracks off this last album. If you take a listen to their 1st 2 albums, the obvious "comparison" with another VERY popular band will probably strike you, but in my opinion they have a heavier sound. This was a cool track, and yes, very different and even more moody :).