Classical Composer Reacts to Holy Land (Angra) | The Daily Doug (Episode 203)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm listening to the Brazilian band Angra for the very first time. The song is Holy Land from their 1996 album of the same name. This is a lovely and nuanced track that I enjoyed playing along with as I listened. Enjoy!
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[@eduardoferreira1963]

This rithm is a traditional BAIÃO , A NORTHEAST Brazilian traditional music

[@EndofFile79]

First time I listened to that in Brazil, being an AngrA fan already, I was amazed. "Hey, I know that melody and rythm!". It was this song in the first place, but other songs as well

[@igormuniz4399]

Maracatu also

[@cicerotavaresjunior4853]

Baião and Maracatu... Both tradicional rythms from Pernambuco - Brazil...

[@mattsumusic9679]

E aquele riff tradicional da capoeira com berimbau e tudo

[@NunesPensador]

@@mattsumusic9679 ritmo africano chamado ijexá esse do berimbau, Kiko usou ele de novo na carreira solo numa música chamada "Mãe d'água" em homenagem à Iemanjá

[@papnpdprpep]

This album is a masterpiece.

[@alexandre_am]

Indeed. Doug, once you've listened to Angra further enough and ever feel to make a whole album video about them, Holy Land is the one!

[@Utubesuxmycock]

Make believe and this song are immortal. I get people into angra who dont even like metal. My gf of 10 years now.. knows this song by heart lol and she doesn't like metal

[@gustavomartins9595]

This álbum is EPIC, but you have to listen Temple of Shadows álbum from them, is a true genuine master piece metal álbum

[@Rades99]

@@gustavomartins9595 +1, Temple of Shadows is straight up the best album I've ever listened to.

[@itsalolmor]

One of the best to ever be composed in Brazil

[@hvietro]

This syncopated pattern (Bb to C) is a reference to the sound of "berimbau", a instrument used by ancient slaves to dance to the "capoeira", a unique dance / fighting style that was forbidden by the portuguese. This instrument is still used in the "rodas de capoeira" or capoeira dancing gatherings - wich was a outsider dance / fighting style until de 1900's. There is a fine composition by Baden Powell and Vinícius de Moraes called "Berimbau": kzbin.info/www/bejne/p17GeYeOp7xmgJo

[@rudolfofossa262]

Yes, exactly! Wish Doug new about this before or after listening to it.

[@sittaman]

excellent and precise explanation, let's pump this comment so Doug get to know about this background, he will certainly enjoy the Angra sound even more after that.

[@betobsbf]

Precisely! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDGXqp4rJl7eas

[@felixbender1287]

It's so incredibly sad that Andre isn't with us anymore, may he rest in peace 😔

[@benallen7403]

Ah, man! I hadn't heard that he had passed. I hadn't really followed their careers in a while, but really loved this era of the band.

[@malawigw]

@@benallen7403 heart attack :(

[@benallen7403]

@@malawigw Ah, man. Not sure if you're familiar with Shadow Gallery, but they lost their singer many years ago to a heart attack as well.

[@igoralencar2494]

@@benallen7403 shadow gallery is such an amazing band and totally underrated. Andre´s last show was in Brazil opening for Avantasia. Had the luck to see him. He died one week later.

[@benallen7403]

@@igoralencar2494 I was always the only one that I knew that was into these bands, so the only chance to talk about them was on email groups and such. So I never had people to go to shows with, and I was never the type of person to go to a show alone. It's one of my regrets that I never got to see some of these bands in their prime when they were touring (though fortunately I've been able to see Dream Theater several times now). And yeah, that late 90s Shadow Gallery really was a talented group. It's a shame that they never got label support to tour, as they probably could have built a nice following. But then with Mike dying, it just was never meant to be. And I'm super jealous that you got to see Andre, though the circumstances are too bad.

[@Dudouh]

Angra - Carolina IV!!!!

[@kalil207]

Up

[@EndofFile79]

Amazing piece

[@Badosureinhardt]

Underrated GEM!

[@micaelmelomachado]

Up!

[@marcelosena8955]

UP!!!!

[@philmuller-geib3361]

Both André and Rafael have got a strong classical background. They studied music together at the university, if I'm not mistaken :-)

[@alaorsilva1398]

Rafael and Andre had classical training, both graduates on regency and composition. If I'm not mistaken, they met at the university.

[@contaaleatoria3848]

@@alaorsilva1398 Yeah, that's right. Andre was graduated on regency and composition, classical piano and learned singing

[@MrGarccia]

Andre matos is such a loss, a Genius, a gentleman, and a inspirantion for every musician who tryed to play metal in Brasil!

[@EndofFile79]

And Argentina

[@MrGarccia]

@@EndofFile79 hermano, Elle eras un cantante buenissimo, extremamente carismático (perdon por my Castellano)

[@EndofFile79]

@@MrGarccia escrevé-lo en portugues!

[@MrGarccia]

@@EndofFile79 ele era um grande cantor, extremamente carismático, kkkk

[@EndofFile79]

@@MrGarccia Enorme cantor, carismático y muy buen compositor también (español o portugués? No es taaan diferente... Jajaja)

[@LIVS10]

The instrument in the beginning is berimbau! Andre Matos was a maestro and a great composer!

[@biraoliverio]

And the piano theme in C is a transcription of a Berimbau rhythm used in capoeira.

[@blackhein]

I am very happy as a Brazilian to hear your opinion about Angra, Doug. This particular song incorporates so many elements of Brazilian music, which the band members have always made a point of showing that to the world.

[@williambejar5874]

I had the same feeling! Tks, Doug

[@Zubao]

Me too, Marcelo!

[@millthor]

Same here too. I’d love to see a reaction to my favorite song from that album, Carolina IV, it has an intermission with a part of a song by Hermeto Pascoal called bebê (baby), I find it really beautiful!

[@orlandomendes3616]

Andre was a genius! RIP MAESTRO!

[@aaronaustin7760]

I haven't heard Angra in at least 15 years. What a trip down memory lane.

[@Utubesuxmycock]

I have this album Japanese sealed on my coffee table so i never forget being a kid and loving this album. And im American!

[@emm1855-q6n]

Kiko Loureiro is actualy the lead guitar in Megadeth. But he also produce his own music. His last record won the grammy as Best instrumental release. He also pays keybords.

[@Bruno_Borja]

Doug, sorry about my English. Thank you for listening to our music. We have so much pride in Andre Matos. He was a metal hero for us, Brazilians and South Americans, in general.

[@Aiorossagita]

Hey Doug, thanks for mentioning me! Just curiosity, this music was composed basically by singer Andre Matos alone, who was an actual maestro. Unfortunately he passed away really young (47 yo) in 2019, and his death day (June 8) was officially considered the Heavy Metal day in São Paulo. It may even become National Heavy Metal Day... I don't think Doug will like most of his music, because... double bass 😂 But I can still recommend: Silence and Distance - Angra Fairy Tale - Shaman For Tomorrow - Shaman Endeavour - Andre Matos (solo band) Cheers, keep up the good work!

[@sheev4958]

For Tomorrow is great. I would also recommend Lasting Child, such a masterpiece.

[@LIVS10]

Endeavour!!!! Por favor, Doug!!!

[@selmagaldino6316]

Fairy Tale tb

[@sherri2463]

All of those songs listed above are brilliant. You, Doug, should broaden your music to the other bands fronted by Andre. He was brilliant and may he RIP❤

[@Piluski7]

Unfortanetely, Andre Matos left us two years ago. He was a legend of Brazilian Metal. I was fortunate enough to watch his solo piano show in my hometown just 3 months before his death. May he rest in peace.

[@EndofFile79]

Lucky you..We miss him.

[@malawigw]

Legend of metal worldwide! A vocal god

[@GabrielPHahn]

3 meses antes...teve no CIC em Florianópolis? Não fui por conta de trabalho e confiava que teriam outras oportunidades. 😔

[@EndofFile79]

@@GabrielPHahn saudades do Mestre André... 🥺

[@Piluski7]

@@GabrielPHahn Exatamente, fellow manezinho.

[@fernandobueno6231]

There is a song in the same album that you will love. Its called "Carolina IV". If you got impresed about his voice try "Fairytale" from the band Shaman (Andre was their vocalist after his split out with Angra)

[@cobrasys]

I can't second this enough. As much a masterpiece as Holy Land is, Carolina IV is even more so, at least from a compositional perspective. And another choice to listen to Andre's vocal chops from the same album would be the song "Make Believe".

[@PabloLink74]

I don't think he would like Carolina IV because of the double kick drums, I'm glad he started with Holy Land and really found it interesting

[@fernandobueno6231]

@@PabloLink74 Yeah... the double kick could be a problem. Then he could try Make Believe

[@fernandobueno6231]

Even with the double kick, I believe the song has brazilian rythim percussion, tempo changings, amazin solos, the incledible Andre´s voice, Hermeto Pascoal citations...it means an almost full experience in Angra´s carreer.

[@ricardomello6792]

"Fairytale" all the way!

[@EndofFile79]

AngrA is another "rabbit hole", like Nightwish. AngrA, Nightwish, Opeth, After Forever and Blind Guardian. My favorite bands, worth a check.

[@jotaroshinsuke]

@MARCELO PENA ONFRAY yeah sure...

[@LIVS10]

Hey Juan, have you listened to Andre's solo albums? They're masterpieces as well. Time to be free has such epic songs!! Endeavour is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Turn of the Lights is also a great album, although it has a more depressing atmosphere

[@EndofFile79]

@@LIVS10 I have all of them. Some were edited by a small record label here in Argentina. AngrA is BIG here. Every metal head from the 90s know them. Some of those cds I bought in Rio and Bahía, 2019. I was there for Revellion. The new year's party.!!!

[@EndofFile79]

@MARCELO PENA ONFRAY which one of them?

[@EndofFile79]

@@LIVS10 I still remember the day I met him, André, for the first time. I was 16 years old, the day this record, Holy Land, was being launched here in Argentina. There was a park here in Buenos Aires where all metal heads used to join on Sundays to share music, buy and sell CDs and talk about music, metal and related. NEMS (the records company which own AngrA copyrights here) was very humble those days. Andre took a flight to Buenos Aires for a couple of days for promotion issues, and was taken to the park by the company's owner. Andre himself opened the first box of brand new CDs with him, and sold us the first CDs.. And after, that we chat for a while. Those first edition CDs happen to be golden (the usual silver side of the CD is golden). The only golden CD I've ever seen in my life. Amazing guy Andre. Amazing. So close to his fans. Miss him a lot. His music will last forever.

[@viniciusleaoa]

It's AMAZING how Angra mixes classical and Brazilian music into metal, specially in this album. Maybe it's hard for non-Brazilians to identify how filled with our country's traditional rythyms and melodies this song is. In this song, metal is just an additional flavour, being at it's core, brazilian style(s) music. Btw, RIP André Matos 🤘

[@SergioRTvisual]

I've been a total fan of this band for years now and I'm personally glad that you react to them. I suggest you to listen to Carolina IV from the same album, Angels Cry, No pain for the dead or rebirth from different albums. Love your channel and the rock, metal and progressive music content that you chose to listen 🤟🏻

[@edissonzhunio348]

Carolina IV would be awesome

[@marcosjbs4391]

Carolina IV !

[@tadeoteran1372]

I agree, Carolina IV

[@flaflu82]

Up! Carolina IV

[@guiashcar]

The last flute theme on the ending is on mixolydian with a 4#... Traditional Brazilian scale from the northeast

[@hugohinojosa7646]

FINALLY!!! Holy land is one of the greatest metal albums of all time. No filler, only gems

[@Utubesuxmycock]

This entire album is a hidden gem and masterpiece. Im American and have never known another non Brazilian who loves this band. Anyway thanks for checking this one out it holds a special place in my heart now for 21 years. I would recommend Winds of destination or anything from the album Temple of Shadows

[@trfp]

This harmony is called baião and is known as brazilian blues cause it's based on the dominant minor 7th. For more of that you can try "Never Understand", also by Angra

[@alexandre_am]

Great choice for a future reaction, also Carolina IV, Make Believe or any other from 'Holy Land'

[@nixneato]

I was lucky enough to meet Andre (and Luis and Ricardo) as they were touring as Shaman. His talent was only matched by the sweetness of his soul. I could cry just listening to these songs.

[@renanfreitas3063]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 aee caraai, I've been waiting for this moment for so long 😂😂

[@nicolaswyplosz7443]

Next time for Angra: "The Shadow Hunter".

[@ebg342]

check this version about Edu Falsachi live kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIGalaqQbpqEnLc is amazing!!

[@nesguillen]

Doug doesnt like double bass drums

[@ebg342]

@@nesguillen he sometimes reacts to some songs with double kick as DT or Opeth

[@Utubesuxmycock]

Its too amazing. Temple of shadows in my top ten albums of all time

[@Utubesuxmycock]

@@nesguillen lol hes not a true metal lover

[@epifanioanunes21]

In this song, the sound of the piano emulates the rhythm of an instrument from capoeira (Brazilian martial art) called berimbau. From Angra, I suggest Carolina IV.

[@williambejar5874]

Important to say that this is the instrument used when the track starts. Coisa linda esse disco todo!

[@LIVS10]

@@williambejar5874 obra prima do heavy metal

[@alexandre_am]

@@williambejar5874 true, worth an 'entire album' video reaction

[@MarcBR1]

@@LIVS10 Lol

[@-RJ-hw6qq]

They have always mixed brazilian folk music, heavy metal, classical and a little bit of prog. One of the best brazilian bands ever!

[@esegueojogo]

Another great Angra song is Late Redemption with many influences from Brazilian sounds

[@Utubesuxmycock]

The acoustic guitar in that is legendary. And i can attest! I grew up playing villa lobos in college

[@Frednovisk]

essa eu choro kkkkkk

[@EndofFile79]

Favorite band and album EVER! They were pretty successful for a power metal band here in Argentina. The late Andre Matos loved our country and we saw them and the other related bands live so many times. Amazing album and song writing. Progressive in a Brazilian way (from classical music to samba and bossa Nova) Hell of musicianship, all of them are (and were) virtuosos. Kiko is lead guitar for Megadeth nowadays. AngrA is still active as Rafael carried on with the band. Still amazing! So unique band in the world!

[@MattSamma]

Incredible song of an incredible band. Probably their best album. You totally should do "Carolina IV". Also I sugest "Cry for the moon", from the band Epica. Cheers.

[@leomilani_gtr]

This is a rock version of a rythm from northeastern Brazil called "baião".

[@Aquila81]

Next one about Angra, absolutely: "Angels Cry", with that central neoclassical section, it would be perfect for a Doug's reaction. 👌

[@pabloalarcon6003]

up!

[@timfrancis2130]

This band is AMAZING! Top 5 band for me. I love all of their albums and lineups.

[@benallen7403]

Holy Land is easily Angra's best album, though I do enjoy the albums before and after. But everything comes together perfectly on Holy Land. It rocks, it's pretty, and the sound just builds layers on layers. Wonderful start to finish.

[@musiciohann]

Angra!!!!!!!! Finally!!!! Hope to see more of Angra in the future!!

[@wizardlevy]

"Fireworks" is a great song of this with a beautiful solo, but this album as a whole is just unbelievable. I'd really advise you to listen to the whole thing

[@adrianmedeiros8431]

The entire piece is packed to the brim with traditional Brasilian music. Specially stuff from the northeast

[@joaopedrobastos6754]

as a brazilian, it is very cool to see doug reacting to a brazilian metal band!

[@Joao-py6rj]

kkkkk e essa foto com o vampiro ae

[@taddei3912]

Unbelievably talented band. They use a lot of Brazilian instruments mixed with their metal style. Holy land is one of my favourite albums of all time. Absolute masterpiece!! You would love fairytale (live) by shaman, one of Andre Matos' other projects

[@jeromedigiovanni4384]

This whole album is fantastic, love the quote from Palestrina in the intro. Carolina IV would be even more interesting (despite the double bass on the drums).

[@DrMaquisapa]

Agreed

[@dvillano4202]

Angra, for me, is in another level. Please review Carolina IV next time!

[@andrewilde4609]

Carolina IV is an amazing song.This whole album is so good !!

[@davisvandyke1738]

Now that you've done Angra, you HAVE to do Rhapsody of Fire!

[@deciccohernan]

Symphony of enchanted lands please!

[@zerofoxarmy]

The double pedal would kill Doug

[@deciccohernan]

He doesn’t like it that much :D but this song in particular has no more than 45 seconds of double kick drum and the song is a masterpiece. Fabio Lione’s vocals, the choir, the piano, the orchestration. I suggested already this song in several comments, I hope Doug gives it a chance, I am sure he will enjoy it

[@TheRubeoHagrid]

Imagine Doug reacting to Temple Of Hate by Angra... The double kick will pierce his skull lol

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

He will wonder who that other vocalist is, though - even though he has reacted to Helloween before :)

[@Sorc47]

I love that song. The ending where everything slows down except for the kick drum is so good.

[@FarhanAnNahar]

or Nova Era for that matter

[@LIVS10]

It's tlue

[@FabianKinder]

I think Morning Star for that same album is a better introduction to TOS.

[@dispositionandreflection2292]

Sprouts Of Time by Angra is a MUST, different formation from this one, a different sound, but equally magnificent

[@aziel9141]

First time I see someone react to this masterpiece of Brazillian music! Thanks!

[@marcelobussadori1668]

Glad to see you like ANGRA music. The First 2 albums with ANDRE MATOS (vocals - RIP) and 2 First albums with EDU FALASCHI are the VERY BEST of the Band.

[@alexandre_am]

Agreed. Holy Land is undoubtely their best album, although not my personal favourite (I liked Rebirth more)

[@inkubuzz]

Oh yes, this album is so good. This one is one of my favorite songs from the 90s along with Carolina IV

[@BorbaFerreira]

Doug: "We now live a fair distance away" Angra: "Silence and distance"

[@messerwill]

React to the temple of shadows álbum by angra

[@Eseferna]

i-

[@diosanoli9035]

Deep blue

[@eternalblue13]

Doug, latin america have great progressive rock/metal bands and artists. I recomended you Luis Alberto Spinetta from Argentina, in my opinion, one of the best latin musicians.

[@jaquelinerocha2586]

Holy Land, the album, is a real gem. The combination of power metal, with beautiful and decisive touches of classical music and Brazilian music, make this album a masterful work.I recommend, the excellent Nothing to say and the magnificent Carolina IV, my favorite always.

[@alexandre_am]

Holy Land deserves a full album video reaction!

[@jaquelinerocha2586]

@@alexandre_am Yes ❣️

[@gabrielbatistadesousa4328]

Try reacting to "Late Redemption - Angra", from an album called Temple of Shadows.

[@Utubesuxmycock]

The album is a concept. Reaction to the entire album please!

[@fasgamboa]

Obrigado! Angra 'e uma banda incrivel e Andre Mattos is a legend!

[@lacapsuladeltiempo9040]

The greatest song by Angra is "Carolina IV" by the same album.

[@sebastiansanchezmendoza7523]

Their masterpiece

[@Utubesuxmycock]

Nova era would beg to differ! Lol

[@ofermentadordeideias8277]

Angra is my favorite band!!!! liking it, before even watching the video!

[@caiocespe9898]

I was expecting for this! Fantastic! Keep going man! You're fantastic!

[@Vita-a-stelle-e-strisce]

Prog metal friends, this album brings so many memories and made me think about another album that I used to listen to when I listened to Angra. Probably none knows it, it is from an Italian band called Time Machine and the album is Act 2 Galileo. It’s a concept album on the story of Galileo and how the church mistreated him and his ideas and imprisoned him. Recommended.

[@guicerbero]

Im glad you did this one... from the same album their Masterpiece is called Carolina IV

[@RazLightbringer]

You have to listen to their "Temple of shadows" album on a long run, it's a masterpiece!!!!

[@MystHard]

Sure... but he'll probably complain about the double kick all the time. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RazLightbringer]

Oh man, I forgot about that... 😂😅

[@Utubesuxmycock]

One of the best albums of all time. I made my gf a temple of shadows t shirt 10 years ago. Still wears it lol

[@danigar]

Well at first I thought this wasn't a good choice for a first Angra song but after seeing the video now I think it was. Their more traditional prog/power songs might've been more generic to his ears but this piece showcase their compositional skills and the great way they use folky Brazilian elements.

[@paoloenricoleone]

The bass work in this song is masterful. It adds so many intricate nuances to it, it's incredible.

[@jeffersonsiqueiraalves7518]

The Holy Land album is their best mix of Brazilian influences (both melodically and rhythmically speaking) with heavy/melodic metal. Would suggest other tunes like Nothing to Say and Silence & Distance and going into heavier stuff like the Temple of Shadows concept album.

[@r2dezki]

I would've picked Make Believe from the same album. That's an incredible song.

[@jefersonbarbieri4391]

Make believe is really THE best choice for Doug.

[@Utubesuxmycock]

You see it on tv? Its awesome. Makes me cry Matos is gone

[@diosanoli9035]

Deep blue

[@WarriorStatue]

What a surprise to discover a song from one of my favorite bands featured in your channel! Thanks for the analysis, really enjoyed the video

[@StratoSph3re]

Hey Doug! As DT and Haken , Angra is one of my top 10 best bands ever ! I'm so happy that in a span of only 5 days or so, i've watched videos of you (maybe my favorite youtube reactor ) reacting to them ! You should really react to Shadow Hunter or Late Redemption from them - both songs are excellent.

[@florzinhapellizzer]

It was such a pleasant and exciting surprise to find your reaction to two Angra songs, found on Holy Land album. It means a lot to us Brazilians, especially those who lived at that time, who got excited about those young guys simply using their talent and culture to make music different from the standards. Sadly, but somewhat comforting, there has been a late recognition and dissemination of these works, triggered by the early death of vocalist Andre Matos in 2019. Owner of immense musical knowledge, classical formation, differentiated and unique voice, stage performing compared to the best front leaders, Matos was and will always be very important for Brazilian Heavy Metal. The track Nothing to Say (also on Holy Land) is something that might interest you, as are other compositions and performances found on Shaman's albums (Ritual, Reason) and Andre's solo career (Virgo, Time to Be Free , Mentalize, The Turn of the Lights). We feel very proud and miss him, for his dedication, talent, humility and, of course, amazing songs. Matos would be completing 50 years of life on 09/14/21 when the documentary "Andre Matos o Maestro do Rock" will be released, telling and eternalizing his entire trajectory.

[@TheLastofSurn]

Shaman - Fairy Tale! Andre Matos was the singer too, amazing song.

Curious fact, Andre Matos rearranged a song by a great Brazilian violinist, called Baden Powell, in this piano intro. The song is called berimbau

[@neilslater1182]

Angra have always been a bit of a blind spot for me. I remember my guitar teacher in high school showing me a Kiko Loureiro instructional video, and me being really impressed and going downloading a load of their albums. I think the problem was it really wasn't what I was expecting it to be, like much less shreddy. When I later got into power metal they were a name that cropped up a lot so I tried again, but again because they aren't typical of that style it just wasn't what I was looking for. Listening again now for what is probably the be first time in 15 years I can definitely appreciate it more than I did (or at least this song), but I'm still not entirely sure they're a band I'll go out of my way to listen to on the regular.

[@rafaelalves9864]

You should try the song "Late redemption" next. It's part of yet another conceptual album, Temple of Sahdows. The song features the MPB icon Milton Nascimento singing in portuguese! It's one of my favorites.

[@paulooliveira3453]

Viva o Angra. Patrimônio do Brasil!

[@tobykok8788]

Nice reaction, as always! Indeed the mix of Brazilian rythms and instruments with 'Western metal/rock' is very cool. My favorite is The Shadow Hunter from the album Temple of Shadows, I really dig the acoustic guitar mixed with electric guitars.

[@lucasriveli1105]

I was waiting for this, angra is one of my favorite bands

[@xavierrodestami40]

Very nice choice, Doug!! A short song but a very brilliant one just from one of the best album from Angra. I was blown away when I heard it some years ago.

[@leliel12th43]

"Carolina IV" it's another great song from Angra (w/ Andre Matos). You really should take a look. It's also brazillian traditional music with metal but way more complex.

[@facundorozada1091]

Awesome band! Please, do Erotomania by Dream Theater! It's mindblowing.

[@deepblack3852]

Loved Angra for years. RIP Andre Matos

[@EricMacFadden]

Saw them in 1998 with a fake ID. Later I've met Rafael on a concert, he's a quite nice guy. R.I.P. André... faz falta

[@felpom]

that was such a nice episode, i loved it, Doug! hope to see more from Angra here!

[@AntonioTeoli]

This is so cool. As a Brazilian composer and a huge fan of Angra, I am happy to see their music in your channel. Nice review Doug!

[@davidphillips1874]

So happy you decided to check out Angra! Glad you enjoyed it! I really would suggest checking out their album Temple of Shadows, it's one of my favourite albums of all time. Yes, there is some double bass, but the virtuosity of the musicians is incredible and something that wasn't really touched upon in this song. Every member of the band playing on Temple of Shadows is an absolute virtuoso and it remains a joy to listen to even 17 years after it was released. I think it'd make for a good long play review, there's a lot of variety through the album and a good mix of pace. The Brazilian influences are all there and some fun guest musicians which add a nice touch. As a prog album the overarching story is also very cool :) Looking forward to you hearing more from this band!

[@hipnofago2102]

Carolina IV! Is just how you like: long and beautiful. For a quite long time Angra was my favorite band. Their earlier stuff is just magical; all the members were excepcional. Nowadays only one of the founders still in the band: Andre Matos left in 1999, 2000, made a bunch of awesome stuff (he's a freaking legend), and sadly died in june of 2019; Kiko Loureiro is on Megadeth since 2015; Luis Mariutti is on Shaman, the third band that Andre Matos formed (1st was Viper in the 80's, 2nd Angra) with Ricard Confessori, if my memory isn't fooling me. Angra had 3 different vocalists: Andre, Edu Falaschi and Fabio Lione (nowadays). Btw, you should check Rhapsody of Fire, too; symphonic metal, italian, amazing guitarist, everything is incredible. Maybe Symphony of Enchanted Lands (the song), of The Mighty Ride of Firelord, or even The Last Winged Unicorn? Cheers!

[@elvissilveira1394]

Hey Doug, Welcome to Angraverse (universe of Angra)! A place were we have a lot of bands and projects from Angra's members and ex members. The next react should be the song For Tomorrow or Over Your Head from Shaman.

[@TheOriginalBagelstein]

Also, I'd say Temple of Shadows by them is probably one of the best concept albums I have ever heard, beaten maybe only by Metropolis pt2. If you decide to do another long listening session, this should absolutely be at the top of your list (although you may have to ready your ear for some double bass drumming).

[@DaxTheOtter]

the whole album holy land is an incredible fusion of symphonic elements, brazilian indigenous music and classic power metal. Its a concept album about the discovery and colonization of brazil, and south america in general. i suggest you check out Carolina IV from this album. it leans a bit more into the power metal, but is still very unique and a lot of fun. for some impressive vocals and beatiful organ i also suggest checking out deep blue. and this is without even mentioning their other albums. Angels cry is a classic 90's power metal album with progressive elements. Temple of shadows is a progressive power metal masterpiece telling the story of a crusader, the shadowhunter, becoming disillusioned to the christian faith after witnessing the horrors of the crusades. their other albums are great too, but these three are imo the most impressive and creative.

[@pmarcio87]

I've waited so long for a reaction to Angra! Thank you, Doug! Would love to see you react to Fairy Tale, by Shaman - Andre's band after he left Angra

[@diegosilveira6384]

Suggestion for your next Angra reaction: Carolina IV, from the same album. There are also brazilian inspired rhythms in the beggining (including a little bit of brazilian lyrics) and it's just a masterpiece

[@alexandre_am]

And get a large cup of coffe to sip from when the double bass drums come on

[@martinom.6801]

React to "il giardino del mago" by Banco del mutuo soccorso, it Will be the best italian Song you'll ever heard, italian 70' prog rock scene is insane

[@stevenblakeakahashburns]

Well, Angra is new to me too after watching this, there’s definite Rush elements in this piece

[@mattvideoeditor]

If you like metal, you will really enjoy their heavy stuff. This is a light song, made to impress composers, but not the headbangers fans like the rest of us.

[@eduardofreitas7235]

Try 'hunters and prey' from angra, 'for tomorrow ' and 'fairy tale's from shaman.

[@viktorsilva4017]

I think you'd like "Lasting Child", the ending is a whole music on itself, and the vocals are, as always, impecable

[@iPivo]

You should react to this whole album

[@dicasonlinegratis]

I love this album, vocalist and keyboardist Andre Matos was an incredible conductor, thank you for remembering this classic, hugs from Brazil 😍

[@atillalm2]

Mr. Doug, you need to hear "The Shadow Hunter" from Angra...

[@brunzuc]

RIP Andre Matos.. i had the privilege to see his very last performance live back in 2019 with Avantasia..

[@atriumadm8450]

Hi Doug, i'm glad you set your radar to Angra. About your analysis, the percussion isn't really indigenous but African, came here with the slaves centuries ago and was mixed with the impressionists from the end of the 19th century, Bizet, Ravel, Debussy and of course Chopin in a more distant time. This union formed our best music, called Música Popular Brasileira (Brazilian Popular Music) that has among its biggest names Villa-Lobos, Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo etc, and also our biggest rock names Sepultura (more percussion than impressionism lol...) and Angra. Greetings from Rio, Eduardo.

[@diosanoli9035]

Orgulho Nacional 🇧🇷🤘

[@cinthia_mvm]

Andre Matos was an insanely talented Brazilian singer. RIP. This Angra era was amazing. I really miss this time

[@davyfonseca7406]

Hey Doug, i'm from Brasil, and i'm really happy that you reacted to Angra. Thank you!