Classical Composer Reacts to Escalator Shrine (Riverside) | The Daily Doug (Episode 238)

[@ralphskyperion1699]

A true modern masterpiece of prog and a wonderful reaction and analysis. Thank you Doug.

[@WittyCaMoNinja]

this band is largely unappreciated by the masses, but really deserves to be right up there with dream theater, porcupine tree and other revered proggy rock / metal bands. they create beautiful atmospheres in their music. simply fantastic and beautiful.

[@awaken77]

im a big fan, especially after visiting their concert. they are great live players

[@Arrow2theACL]

I'm excited for Riverside to come to the channel. I'll admit that I'm not as lyrically involved in this one as Crystalised, but still has a very deep meaning and Doug absolutely nailed these lyrics. Pink Floyd vibe. I like to put this song and really all Riverside songs on when I'm in chill mode. R.I.P Piotr Grudziński has some of the tastiest guitar solos there are in modern music. Grab a cocktail and enjoy Y'All!. Cheers everyone.

[@ocrOPK]

Floyd meeting Porcupine Tree - this is the vibe I often get with Riverside. Awesome stuff. A shame I just came across them last year 😭😁

[@Dswks]

You should check out Breaking Habits by MELLER GOLYZNIAK DUDA. It’s M.Duda from Riverside just doing a power trio thing in live takes in studio. You can find it on Bandcamp. You’ll recognize the voice and style just in a whole different context.

[@NewGuyMedia-xe7bm]

I LOVE seeing people get just as excited about this band right off the bat as I did!

[@JimNewstead]

Yes!!!!! Riverside was a great discovery for me on my channel a couple of years ago, so much so that I've bought everything of theirs and seen them play in Camden in London a couple of years ago. Massive Floyd vibe in the second half of the song - reminds me of Animals era Floyd. Second Life Syndrome - that is all! :)

[@6lillium]

I knew you'd be here!😁

[@stephenhaunch3468]

Nice to see Mr Newstead here. What did you make of the Marillion reaction on this channel?

[@JimNewstead]

@@6lillium and I certainly knew YOU would be here!!!!

[@jah9253]

Back to the River is a song they've performed where they break out into "Shine on you crazy diamond" in the 2nd half of the song. Obviously they have some influences from Pink Floyd.

[@OlliLeino_sportstuff]

Cool to see you Jim here 😊 I’ve enjoyed your Riverside reaction videos 👍

[@paulphilp1193]

Riverside!!!! One of the top "ProgMetal" bands making music since 2000. Here are some other song choices: Acid Rain (Harder) The Depth of Self-Delusion, Lost (Why Should I be Afraid of a Hat) We Got Used To Us (***) (Slower and Moodier) Second Life Syndrome Wasteland (Longer proggy song)

[@carnifaxx]

Us is very underrated... almost the same as Nevermore by Queen :)

[@paulphilp1193]

@@carnifaxx It is one of Riverside's best melodies. It can get stuck in my head for long periods.

[@AnguaP]

'Love, Fear and the Time Machine' has some of Mariusz's most personal lyrics ... stunning (as ever), especially (from 'Lost...'): And I saw a boy Looking up Dreaming of his future From my past The album's content being bracketed by 'Lost (Why Should I Be Frightened By a Hat?)' and 'Found (The Unexpected Flaw of Searching)' ... all of the lyrical and sonic treasures to be found in in between. More people should know about Riverside, but I greedily enjoy still being able to see them in small clubs.

[@Riverpeth]

Yes! It's rare to see anyone give Riverside the attention they so deserve. More reactions would be greatly appreciated!

[@piotrgpt-4178]

Oh my god THANK YOU for this. For some reason Riverside is being skipped by most reactors on KZbin. Lets finally make this band recognizable as it very much deserves so! My personal recommendation is Deprived and Left Out. They have tons and tons of great music.

[@6lillium]

It's because even though they get positive reactions mostly, they don't get many clicks. Still not well known enough. Channels like this can help though. Keep requesting and hitting the like button.....

[@TheWolfCub71]

One of my favorite bands

[@lorentaidhg8534]

Haha...works every time! Welcome to the new world of great rock!

[@AlanDunsmore]

Delighted to hear Riverside on here. Egoist Hedonist would be a fabulous trip to go on next. I have seen them live on their last 4 tours. They are amazing live. The lead singer also has another project called Lunatic Soul also a treat for the ears! Love the channel! Sending best regards from Scotland!!!

[@brianhart5620]

Indeed, anything from anno domini high definition would be awesome

[@dtltmtgt]

Anno Domini is my personal favorite CD by Riverside.

[@TheDondoran]

"Egoist Hedonist" is maybe my favorite song. I'm so glad I got to see it live, but "We Got Used to Us" hit really hard during the live show.

[@williamSailingWindDragon]

YES Riverside, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief are my top 3 the last few years.

[@Starrz88]

I was listening to "Discard your fear" by Riverside today while riding bike, and I was thinking to myself "I bet Doug would really like Riverside". What a treat!

[@tonys2899]

I would love for him to do Discard Your Fear next!

[@jarnolehtinen2269]

That is one of the biggest tracks on my playlist. Pure gold.

[@marcinprzybylski4859]

You have to try "Place where I belong" from their newest album, it is amazing 13minutes mini-suite!

[@dimonball3588]

Welcome to the universe of the best progressive rock band of the moment and I would also say of the last 20 years. Once I tried to make a playlist with the best Riverside songs. After a while I realized that the best thing was to include his entire discography. They don't have a single bad song.

[@felixbender1287]

I absolutely love Riverside, great choice of song 👍🏻

[@THETYMEKK12]

YEEEESSSSS! What a great surprise! They're in my TOP 5 bands :D And I'm from Poland :)

[@olgaodessapotekhina2591]

Ukraine join!

[@grzegorzkowalski5100]

Najlepszy polski produkt eksportowy👍

[@larsnait]

Doug, as you may have noticed, the acronym for the album's title is S.O.N.G.S. I think the songs on this album are supposed to be easier for the average listener. However you can also hear that this album is strongly inspired by the progressive rock of the '70s. I think Steven Willson had a big influence on that. He has long been positive about Riverside and Lunatic Soul (a solo project by Mariusz Duda, Riverside's vocalist and bassist). They even recorded a song together for their died fan. Overall, Riverside has a wide range of music. Therefore, I also recommend other songs, e.g. (in random order): 1. Hybrid Times 2. Second Life Syndrome 3. Egoist Hedonist 4. Left Out 5. Reality Dream III - instrumental song 6. River Down Below 7. Towards the Blue Horizon 8. Living In the Past e.t.c.

[@gobberman09]

*bass hits two notes* Doug: yea they're in d minor. That was impressive, damn.

[@TheErazar]

Discovered this band through comments on your channel, can't stop listening to this album. Just perfect

[@Arrow2theACL]

This is what is great about this channel. Enjoy.

[@albedo0point39]

Oh, nice. Discovered Riverside in 2003 and I’ve been following them ever since. Definitely my favorite modern rock band - love these guys!

[@gvader666]

"This guys remind me other prog bands" - professional analysis :D

[@chickenoncheese]

Thanks for the great reaction. 👍

[@graemew2600]

Another fine band and great to see them on this channel. Their lyrics are even more admirable given that MD is writing in what will be his second language.

[@palantir135]

I discovered Riverside at the start of this year at a review channel on KZbin. They make such beautiful music. Love them.

[@JimNewstead]

Hmmmm, wonder where that was? 😜👋

[@palantir135]

@@JimNewstead you may guess once 😇

[@levianjenkins9447]

commenting for the algorythm. thnkayou so muchfor covering this one, great choice and superb anaylsis, as always.

[@mikeschmelzer9733]

They are one of my favorite newish prog bands. Every album is good, even as their sound has evolved. If you ever have the opportunity to see them live...take it!

[@thomasmeyer8798]

Btw.: Mariusz and Steven Wilson are buddies for years.

[@ppdamski]

Glad to here the best Polish prog band of newer generation. If you want to here some cool classic I would recommend Memento z banalnym tryptykiem by the band SBB.

[@stevemuzak8526]

It's nice that you reacted to Riverside. It's 20th anniversary of the band. Well done.

[@wayneyeadon9680]

Riverside are a great band vastly underrated. They remind me of Marillion but are a bit heavier at times. Chilled prog.

[@shellderp]

Super underrated band. Nothing crazy flashy in their playing, but really solid groovy soulful music. I really enjoy Saturate Me as well

[@rfariavitor]

I discovered Riverside earlier this year on Spotify and have been addicted since then. Definitely my best discovery there.

[@NaanProphet]

Super glad you did these guys, they're one of my all time favorites. They actually played at one of music halls at Rutgers in 2008 ish. Great intimate show that would have been right in your backyard! For future Riverside, I recommend Second Life Syndrome, Left Out, Egoist Hedonist, Living in the Past, or one of the Reality Dream instrumentals

[@Siggy152]

This 10/8 + 9/8 main theme is one of the grooviest pieces of music i ever heard. I was sitting in the train back from uni and tried to work out the time signature, although i am absolutely abysmal at it, sometimes i get it right. But this, I somehow could not get it right and had to look it up. Amazing Band, amazing Song.

[@metalmark1214]

Doug your comment at the end made be think of the phrases " Be sure that your things are a slave to you and NOT you a slave to your things. As well as "Don't find your value in your things but find your value within yourself"

[@shemsa84]

Riverside - Same river 🤘💪

[@richardthresh3587]

So pleased you got around to Riverside ... and started with my favourite of theirs. Excellent

[@tonys2899]

I am so happy you took my suggestion and listened to this song. I knew you would love it! This whole album is great btw. It's the 1st album they toured the U.S. with, doing only 7 cities the first time they came here. I drove from Cleveland to Chicago to see it, and it was amazing! I hope you do Deprived off this album next. Also Discard your Fear off of Love, Fear and the Time machine.

[@kathleendrake1022]

I discovered Riverside on Cruise To The Edge in 2017, they absolutely blew my mind and now are tied with my favorite band ever Rush. I can not wait to see them again on the cruise in May 2022. Hopefully they will do another USA tour after the cruise so we can see them many more times before they return to Poland. Such an AWESOME band!

[@murdockreviews]

Very nice, musically. Thanks for introducing me to this Doug (and all those requesting it).

[@JimNewstead]

Pop over my way, there’s a fair bit on the channel buddy!

[@murdockreviews]

@@JimNewstead 😄 still catching up on all your videos. Here's to the weekend!

[@marbleman52]

I am 70 so I have heard a lot of music in my life and I hear many different bands throughout this piece. I heard a little bit of Jim Morrison in the beginning, a lot of Yes type music, Tubular Bells, and as someone already said... Pink Floyd, I heard a short riff ( if that is the proper term) from Jethro Tull, and other influences as well. I am not criticizing at all, it just shows the many different blends of different styles of bands over the years that Riverside incorporated in this song. Well done..!!

[@MawcDrums]

Glad you were able to experience Riverside, they are one of my favorites.

[@grzegorzmadej674]

As a fan of Riverside since they began I knew Doug's reaction would be great cause they are on top of modern prog scene. Escalator Shrine is a good start to the band and I am not dissapointed, but really surprised of using piano and so much focusing on metrum and lyrics. It's really cool when someone appreciate the lyrics, especially for the author not using english daily. Waiting for more Riverside in nearest future. Thank You!

[@Yosef1952]

YES! I love Riverside, and this is one of my very favorite numbers by them. Outstanding choice.

[@JimNewstead]

Ha! This just popped up today, two years later! I watched this way back when, but still…. Tune!!!!

[@iceddevil2005]

Doug, thanks for the review! We told You will like it! Greetings from Poland! If You like this lirycs, try " We got used to us" from the same album. Now I am waiting for " Second Life Syndrom " "Left out" and " River Down Below ", "O2 panic room - acustic version" and more....

[@illu147]

"Left out" for sure - 1st one I've ever heard - my favorite

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

I know this is an older video, but regarding the tempo: one characteristic used to define progressive rock is odd and uncommon time signatures. (Witness Genesis' "Apocalypse in 9/8', which is a brilliant example of it, as part of their iconic 'Supper's Ready.' I participate in a prog 'jam' event and we invite professionals to join in, typically rehearsing our parts separately, then joining together on stage. One year, the guest musician started off by telling the other well-trained fans, who were a mix of working tribute band musicians or others working in the business, 'Let's start this off in B major, 4/4 time." This STILL brings up hearty laughter many years later. Common meter is rarely found in prog. I signed up to sing this one at one of our upcoming events, and it initially grabbed me with the jazzy feel of the vocals, but those time signatures, chord changes, and switches from gentle and flowing to charging heavy metal/prog are fantastic overall.

[@allenhuling598]

Riverside are awesome, thanks for doing this! I am blessed to work in a place that allows me to stream Pandora for my 12 hr shifts, and one of my favorite channels rotates Riverside thru regularly, along with DT, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Blackfield, Airbag, etc. Feel like I'm living large!! Cheers!

[@stargazer8225]

Very rewarding band, the more you're into their music, the more you discover and the more you like (love) them. I am grateful to have been able see them 2 times in 2019. and 2020. before the world went into lockdown. They're very special band, great atmosphere and chemistry on set. They're preparing new album now, so something to look forward to.

[@matthewperkins2827]

Thanks for doing Riverside! Not sure which song of theirs I would suggest next. All their albums are really pretty solid beginning to end.

[@carlosnascimento9269]

Riverside! One of my favorite bands, didn't expect to see them on this channel. Awesome!

[@jackpine62]

Over the last 10+ years these guys have become one of my favorite bands. I was able to see them in a small club in Carboro, NC several years ago. Mariusz Duda's side project, Lunatic Soul, is also incredibly powerful. This is a perfect example, I think, of how powerful and melodic rock music can be. Thanks for featuring this song...there are many more in their portfolio as strong, or stronger, than this!

[@KhordLizardMage]

Late to the party, but always welcome Doug. Riverside is a great band.

[@ThorsHammer88]

Riverside are great. Would love to see you react to more of their music.

[@Bellathor]

Whoever suggested this song in particular - Great job. :D Love this one, and they're great live.

[@sianpodmore4988]

To quote Doug, 'Cool!' Thanks to all for another introduction to a great band. I love this channel

[@dr.zarkhov9753]

I just love this band! Thanks to all of you guys for turning me onto this one. Wow, so freaking good.😀🙃😀

[@kenlee5015]

So much to explore with Riverside. Duda is very insightful for these modern times. Another song, Addicted from Love, Fear..., also speaks to our obsession with social media, as this one touched on. Another amazement lyrically is that English is not his 1st language.

[@johncassidy3071]

He's a lunatic soul. :)

[@maawous]

Freakin Riverside 😭😭❤️ I lovelovelove anything by mr. Duda Pleeeeeeease you have to listen to A Thousand Shards of Heaven by Lunatic Soul. Probably my favorite thing Duda has blessed the world with

[@era1759]

Great introduction to Riverside Doug! This song was the one that got me into them. I would highly recommend Second Life Syndrome and Dance with the Shadow. You should also check out Mariusz Duda (the singer/bassist and main composer of Riverside) solo project Lunatic Soul. More specifically the songs Blood on the Tightrope and Thousand Shards of Heaven. I think you would like it!

[@ThePepitothepew]

I will add The Final Truth, Pygmalion's ladder and Lunatic soul songs to your list

[@jah9253]

Thousand Shards of Heaven is a masterpiece!

[@OlliLeino_sportstuff]

A less well known prog band which deserves Doug’s attention is Karnivool. Songs ”Deadman” and ”New Day” serve as examples of their proggier style. ”Themata” is a shorter and more straight forward but still an interesting one. I would recommend studio recordings, the sounds just shine there.

[@USCMM09]

If you enjoyed this, then check out Mariusz Duda's side project called Lunatic Soul. I recommend listening to "A Thousand Shards of Heaven" from the album "Fractured". I think you would truly enjoy that one. It is a beautiful song.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

Excellent group to cover. Riverside and in particular Mariusz Duda really try to come up with distinctive musical riffs and arrangements. They do a good job at it! You could also check out the group "Lunatic Soul". Mariusz has also done some interesting solo work.

[@gq_79]

Riverside are on another planet! The number of chords, ideas and harmonies in this song are what you would found in 3 albums of most of the metal bands

[@charleshill9546]

Thank you - I did enjoy this - a new band to me. That's why I hang out here, to hear new to me stuff

[@robertakerman3570]

Gotta love this. It's like livin' the late 60's & early 70's all over again.

[@ats1995]

Sent from Jim Newstead. You got a subscriber!

[@ayeatropoulos1]

Overall, my favorite track by Riverside. A perfect choice to debut them with, Doug!! Outstanding!!!

[@jamiesonsidoti]

I've been a fan since their first album. I've seen them twice (once before Piotr Grudziński died and once after) and they are a wonderful live experience.

[@brunogiovannini2180]

Riverside is another great band!!

[@grahamhowes6904]

I can hear the influence of Keith Emerson and ELP all over this and another band from that era ATOMIC ROOSTER. They have their own developed sound of course but great shoulders to stand on! I love it when I hear a new band to explore. Italian band THE WATCH were an “early Genesis” tribute band and one of the best at that but are evolving in interesting ways. There are thank goodness new directions in prog building on great foundations.

[@perryjones476]

Hey so very pleased to see that Riverside is on your Radar, man. Be great to hear some of their other tunes, for me "Second Life Syndrome" is their masterwork (remember Second Life, in the days before Facebook?!)

[@rafamorsal]

Finally! I knew you'd love it. Discovered this band around 2005 and every album they've put out is amazing. They were a little more aggressive in their first and second albums. From this album you should listen to "Deprived" or "The depht of self-delusion"

[@Heiteinah]

Absolutely love Riverside. This is one of my favorite songs they have composed. Lovely, simply lovely.

[@TheKarmicguru]

Epic song, the lyrics have a similar message as Steven Wilson's "Personal Shopper".

[@marillion335]

Love to see Riverside here. They are a great band and as mentioned a few times its great to see bands who are not so well known getting played here. Thks for the in depth review

[@Alewifes_Husband]

Doug nailed the lyrics. Mental Health and modern problems are always huge themes in Mariusz songs, also in Lunatic Soul. Amazing music on every one of their albums.

[@fokeyjo]

This is good. For those wondering why they get Pink Floyd vibes from it.. the start could be an homage to the start of The Division Bell album, the elongated bass riff over the 10+9 is reminiscent of Money, famed for running over a 7/4, there's some ideas from Sheep in the Rhodes, the I - IV is the essence of DSOTM, the middle riff is part of the end of St. Tropez from Meddle (piano solo). I do not think that detracts in any way from the song presented here, they took those ideas and did something new with them. To take such remarkably well-known phrases and remould them into something new is hard, and this is exemplory.

[@emeQve]

very happy you've discovered Riverside, it's defs one of the hidden gems of contemporary music. Excited to watch more reacts to them!

[@betu_46]

its a pleasure to see riveside on this channel :D

[@foxbyday4300]

Brilliant to see Riverside on here A great band that deserve more recognition - Would love to see you listen to Gazpacho from Norway - I would suggest Upside Down or Soyuz 1 - You wont be disappointed !!

[@PaulHilburger]

Gazpacho's best record is Demon

[@maawous]

I listen to Upside Down weekly, amazing piece of prog greatness

[@lwiful]

I really appreciate your reactions that adds a lot of value to the listening experience. And Riverside is a great band btw! 👍

[@brianacton4419]

Riverside!

[@lexrichardson7820]

I wondered when you would get around to these guys! Check out Wasteland as well. I’m really enjoying your content Doug!

[@dtltmtgt]

Great video! Look forward to more Riverside, amazing band!

[@piczok]

Riverside is our Polish version of "Dream Theater: What If" Thanks, Doug, for helping the band getting the attention they really deserve!

[@AlfW]

I think modern Dream Theater is way overrated. They were great 20 years ago. Or in other words: Riverside touches me, modern DT doesn't.

[@UltraMegaSeaMonkey]

Yes react to more Riverside, incredible band

[@davidsiegel4523]

Riverside is 1 of favorite polish bands! But also check out "Coma" another seriously cool Polish band! Thanks for this review!

[@jebrengl]

one of my favourite prog rock bands. Great talent. nice you analize them

[@Mrdardas99]

Lovely! one of my favorite bands of all time. It's so rare to find bands that have such active and prominent Bass lines - Marius is absolutely fantastic and his angelic voice is always on point. Haven't managed to see them perform live yet, but there are several recorded live shows which are really really great - lots of improvisation added to familiar songs, all done expertly - super interesting. Marius's side project Lunatic Soul is also very good, and incorporates different music styles from electronic to folk music.

[@lucapolidori8817]

Beyond the Blue Horizon is one of their masterpieces. One of the last songs featuring Piotr Grudzinski at guitar before his sudden death. Marius Duda has a great voice comparable to Greg Lake. Really a great band.

[@osomusic]

I love this band and I fucking love this song. The bassline (oh yeah), the beautiful melodies. Masterpiece.

[@bhalstead6313]

they have been around for a long time. You will be hooked.

[@Eincrou]

I wanted something to watch while I ate lunch, and a new Daily Doug was available. Riverside is a band I have enjoyed in the past. Good choice, thanks.

[@debmckay2601]

SO glad you have found Riverside!! They are one of the best, underrated bands out there, and so glad you enjoyed them! Next, you have to check out Mariusz Duda's solo project called Lunatic Soul. Most folks will likely recommend something from the album called Fractured, but I think you should do "The Final Truth" from the first album (LS I or the Black album). You are into lyrics, and man, the lyrics in this song are the kind that make you blink into the darkness at three am. Phenomenal. This is a studio project only, so there are no live versions. But seriously -- check it out.

[@kevinkuypers]

Awesome! Hadn't listened to this song in years and was blown away again. Lyrically, it's similar to Porcupine Tree's "Anesthitize".

[@everonn2]

you should definitely listen more riverside.

[@2407paul]

Riverside "how great is that"!! Must say love the video, Great Band, now Lunatic Soul needs to follow shortly, that is Marius Duda great musician

[@ArthurKrasnov]

Thanks dude!