Composer/Musician Reacts to Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not (REACTION!!!)

Bryan reacts to and talks about his thoughts on Forget Not
ORIGINAL VIDEO: • Forget Not
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[@sugoruyo]

Before I saw them live, I used to have trouble picking what was most impressive about these guys: their proficiency at their instruments or their compositional skills? After seeing them live, I would have to answer that it is the fact they can do all of their songs live flawlessly. It's one thing to hear this from an album. To be there 10' from the stage when they're playing this stuff live, you have to remember to pick your jaw up off the floor when you go home.

[@mnewm21]

yeah it is funny some people doing reactions go oh how disappointing the crowd isn't into it as they aren't headbanging or jumping etc...the reason the crowd isn't doing any of that is because they are so into it they forget where they are until the trance is broken then they headbang a bit until the trance effect kicks back in. It is so proggy (shh dont say that too loud) and you can't help but watch them playing the music in awe sometimes when seeing it live.

[@transitambulance]

@@mnewm21 o yeah,I've seen them 3 times already, they are just so awesome you forget everything around you and completely drown in the music

[@dislecsyk991]

@@mnewm21 Exactly that. I've only seen them the once, and it's the best live music experience I've ever had, and I don't think anyone in that room moved from the spot they were in when the band hit the stage. Sometimes all you need is for the music, and the amazing atmosphere they create with it, to wash over you. It took me hours after the show just to process what I'd seen, they're absolute masters.

[@XtremeKillah101]

Dude I saw them live a couple months ago and holy shit man, un fucking believable. I literally only know one song before I went and they still blew my mind. The mosh pits were insane and everytime the violin came on I got goosebumps, these guys are so talented it’s unreal

[@shork8467]

Do "Painters of the tempest" the whole trilogy its my fav tbh

[@haaxeu6501]

Agreed

[@lucasmorais3694]

PAINTEEEEERS OF THE TEEEEEMPEST LOL I agree with you

[@kol0ss384]

My favorite song of all time

[@ZuccAF]

Please please do this

[@christopherjohn84]

Devour Me Colossus !!

[@bLindSC2]

Glad you did this one, I know you're not focused on the lyrics but this + devour me (defo react to that too...) are very profound to me beyond the music too. Yeah neo=forget not. The opening acoustic guitar piece was written individually for the player's dad's funeral, and this song spawned from that. Poetic that forget has roots in 'oblivion'. Forget not those gone

[@kiwiandapple503]

Just to clarify, you're correct about this. However, it was from a guitarist that isn't with the band anymore.

[@Vukf1]

@@kiwiandapple503 and for his grandpa not father if I remember correctly

[@guitar_noodle]

Devour me, Colossus next! Also Drummer Dan Presland has a YT channel with play through videos of their songs and other projects he's involved in. Its definitely fun to see him play and see his skills in action. Majority of Metal heads don't care much about the lyrics. When it comes to metal it is the music itself that dominates. When writing a new song majority of the time it is the music that is constructed first and then the lyrics are catered to its structure. Hence why a song can be in a foreign language but it doesn't matter as long as the music itself makes you feel a certain way. It really peeves me when I hear someone complain that they can't hear the words or that the lyrics weren't good. It makes realize they aren't really listening to the music. They don't realize that the music itself is communicating a lot. If you were to take out all the soundtrack music/background music in any movie I guarantee it will be a very disappointing experience and the scenes won't be as impactful or make you feel as you did when there was music.

[@CriticalReactions]

I have never understood that idea -- about metalheads not caring for the lyrics. To me, every aspect of a song holds importance. Bands include vocalists and they choose to use words with their singing for a reason, I find it rude to be so nonchalant about it. That would be like saying the clarinets aren't that important in a symphonic band because they can be removed or ignored and the emotion of the song doesn't change. I mean, that might be true but the song has changed and is no longer the intended experience. Not to mention that many lyrics tie in closely to the emotions and stories of the music and help to elevate the track. As far as I see it both camps -- the "lyrics don't matter much" and the "words are more important than music" groups -- are equally disrespectful to the art and artists.

[@guitar_noodle]

@@CriticalReactions What Im saying is if the lyrics are great and so is the music then they hit the jackpot. If the lyrics aren't that great than we're willing to overlook that because the music is so great. I love Dani Filths(Cradle of filth) lyrics because he is a lyrical genius and he might as well write literature, he's that good. His lyrics read like poetry and therefore i've memorized many a lyrics by him. In comparison to say cannibal corpse, well we can overlook those lyrics lol unless one likes the horror stuff. However, Xen(Ne Obliviscaris) does write beautiful lyrics. So this band nails everything. I agree the entirety as a whole matters but certain things are forgivable if it lacks.

[@CriticalReactions]

Oh alright, I get where you're coming from now. Yeah, I agree with that to a point.

[@nb1inheaven788]

@@CriticalReactions Hello CR, they are 2 guitar players in the band - the lead and rythme guitar (like Keith Richard in the Stones) ... Sinon, good job and hello from France (I am only here for NeO, I like the way you talks, you walks ... Oh shit that's Lou Reed ^^);

[@TheBlitztar]

Eyrie has to be your next pick for a song to decompose dude, that shit make cry.

[@SpyManSH]

This band is too good dude. Their composition is just so interesting in every song. If you do another I'd recommend "As Icicles Fall" off the same EP as this and Kaleidoscope.

[@thetruth34o9]

mother be our eyessss

[@paravarium]

Incredibly emotional song for me. The world's doomed T_T

[@maaaaaap]

Portal of I is not an EP but they do have an Ep called the aurora veil which includes earlier version of forget not and as icicles fall but the third song on it is tapestry of starless abstract instead of Kaleidoscope

[@redduskironsky1058]

I would have really loved your reaction to Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise. It's my absolute favorite Ne Obliviscaris song, even with those last minutes of just pure choirs exploding and then the noise before cutting out. It was just too beautiful for me the first time.

[@Bryan-T]

Painters of the Tempest.. would be my pick for next suggestion.

[@youssefkadryandhisguitar4521]

As a 4-year-listner to NeO I would actually recommend listening to As iclces fall - same album Intra venus- urn album These 2 are their best so far

[@philip863]

As icicles fall is definitely an under appreciated song

[@alexaxy3328]

Painters of the tempest, Eyrie.

[@thomasmann4536]

Yes, Ne obliviscaris means "forget not" in latin.

[@haaxeu6501]

I'd love to see you react to Painters of the Tempest (part I and II), it's my personal favorite from them, it's so good

[@brunocosta6849]

I would love if you reacted to Wilderun - The Unimaginable Zero Summer, please my man. They put a lot of emphasis in orchestral composition (real instruments and choirs, not plugins for the sake of it). I think you would love it too! Thanks for keeping reviewing NeO, they are splendid composers!

[@stefanovitali2925]

I see a man of taste here. Loved Sleep at the Edge of the Earth, digging Veil a lot

[@Puckosar]

Yooo they released a new album!? I fucking love Sleep at the Edge of the Earth, how have I not heard this?

[@doomakarn]

It's interesting that you mention instrumentals & vocals in that way, what first drew me to Ne Obliviscaris was this song, and these instrumentals. Subbsequently this was the first time I was able to understand and appreciate harsh vocals and what they actually meant. Seems like I had it backwards 😂

[@rozk_yt]

Definitely do Painters of the Tempest (Part I & II) by them next. It's by far my favorite metal song of all time and the ending gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it, as well as the violin solo being phenomenal.

[@byronjames6066]

Love your perspective and the videos, keep em comin bud!

[@frankunodostres473]

one of my favourite NeO songs. from a technical and musical composition standpoint it doesn't get much better. these guys are incredible. I saw them live and they play every song exactly as good as on the albums. every single member of the band is a master at their craft.

[@caladestine4540]

Love your channel. As a musician, I enjoy listening to your analysis and see your appreciation for the craft. Best of luck

[@ChampBear622]

Keep the progressive metal train going. "The Artist" by Last Chance To Reason. This is my favorite LCTR song and would enjoy to hear what you think. The band is vocalist Mike Lassard's previous band before joining The Contortionist. Awesome band.

[@ScreamingInSong]

There's also their 2nd album. Painters of the Tempest - Part II - Triptych Lux is really cool, because the way it is written is like it's classical music. Written in movements, with very clear bridges and sections. Also, their song "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" was included in curriculum in Sydney for it's composition. Top notch band.

[@carian_]

I've seen them live and their performance was absolutely stunning. This song in particular was flawless.

[@alejandroreyes9457]

Persefone - Stillness is Timeless Or The Majestic of Gaia!

[@machomishima6460]

My 2 favorite songs from those albums!

[@luker.6967]

Fuck yeah persefone are amazing

[@PajamaMuncher]

You should check out The Wreck of S.S. Needle by Cult of Luna. It's a really cool post-metal track with a female vocalist. Ne Obliviscaris also kicks ass thanks for the reaction!

[@remdolf07]

That one or Cygnus!

[@thewhorocks515]

I second the Cult of Luna suggestion

[@Aya84524]

Another vote for Devour Me, Colossus Pt I - Blackholes (& Pt II - Contortions if you also want to include the classical 2.5 minute "outro"). Triptych Lux is also amazing (that's Pt II of Painters of the Tempest which contains movements II->IV for the main part of the song, all five movements total about 22 minutes of awesomeness). Another song that might be of interest to you (probably not on your list) is Majesty and Silence by Omnium Gatherum - A Finnish Melodic Death Metal band. I can't stop listening to it. Edit: Just wanted to add to and reinforce the comments claiming the band performs like a studio recording live - they really do, I've been lucky enough to have seen them 3 times. My only qualm with their live performances are the acoustics of the venues I've seen them in don't really allow the audience to really be able to hear everything, but that's really just part of seeing live music I suppose. Need to get me some of those earplugs that cut out a lot of the noise that I keep hearing about xD

[@forexalised9053]

Ne Obliviscaris/Forget Not is also the motto of the Scottish clan Campbell, my family was a sept of Clan Campbell. One of the founding members of Ne Obliviscaris was a Campbell of Scottish descent.

[@keithhitchcock4596]

Been lurking for quite a few weeks here. Great reactions, many people I give up half way through their talking but you managed to keep me listening the entire 29 minutes today. Well done. While I'm not musically trained, I discovered heavy metal while at University and "lucking out" on living with a flatmate who was aspiring to be a guitarist in a heavy metal band. I remember walking into town one day and him looking in shock at me "Dude, you don't whistle Cradle ..." My music tastes have become extremely broad though, from 50s, to more conventional metal, to Soen, "NeO", Sigur Ros. I am hitting 40 this year and still doing what I can to keep trying to listen to more. Happy to offer some suggestions at some point. Have to admit, I still have not managed to get an ear for true death metal yet though! Maybe I'm biased, but the instrumental parts for me are the best parts! I could listen to 14 minutes of that.

[@CriticalReactions]

I just getting into my 30s and I realized that I hadn't really heard any "new" music in long while. I get the odd recommendation from KZbin but I couldn't really remember the last time that I discovered a new band. That's actually part of why I started this channel and why I (try to) consistently react to the lesser known bands. My musical tastes stagnated a bit over the last half decade and I'm more than ready to go exploring again. And with that in mind I really couldn't ask for better viewers/subscribers. I've been introduced to some really amazing stuff this year and it's all thanks to you guys! As for death metal, I'm right there with ya. Jinjer is the hardest stuff that I can really get into right now but I think that is because they reign it in and ease of the pedal occasionally. There is an ebb and flow to their stuff. "Pure" death metal is something I'm not really up for yet. I'll listen and appreciate it but I'm not going out and buying albums. At least not yet. :)

[@709mash]

As soon as you mentioned headbanging at 4/4 i was already doing exactly that lol. Made me chuckle.

[@christopherjohn84]

Still waiting for Devour me colossus!! Thanks again Brian ❤

[@amarok9097]

What an excellent review Bryan. Looks like I may have listened to this review before. Like the person below Be'lakor - The Smoke of Fires

[@pelgervampireduck]

some moments from the intro, before the full band comes in, reminded me of the music from the videogame "diablo". check out the "town" song from the OST.

[@hjge1012]

The end of this song always gives me goosebumps.

[@DavidKempe3]

Loved this one. Here are my requests for your spreadsheet, along with a summary of each: - Vektor - "Charging The Void" AND "Recharging The Void" - sci-fi-themed technical thrash metal with riffs galore - Liturgy - "Pasaqalia" - avant-garde/black metal with glockenspiel, vibraphone, and hard-to-count time signatures - Gris - "Les Forges" - black metal with weaving cello and violin, from only two band members - maudlin of the Well - "Birth Pains Of Astral Projection" - multi-section avant-garde/prog metal epic - Kayo Dot - "The Manifold Curiosity" or "Aura On An Asylum Wall" - avant-garde/post-metal/experimental rock pieces with distinct phases and increasingly intense structures - Between The Buried And Me - "White Walls" - prog metal album closer from the same album as "Ants Of The Sky" - Gorguts - "Obscura" - obscenely technical death/avant-garde metal -̶ ̶M̶e̶s̶h̶u̶g̶g̶a̶h̶ ̶-̶ ̶"̶C̶l̶o̶c̶k̶w̶o̶r̶k̶s̶"̶ DONE! - Ulcerate - "Cold Becoming" - atmospheric death metal with super-fast drums

[@BUCKikwi]

Glad Vektor is on this, they’re changing the game of thrash.

[@TheMitchG84]

Hello, Bryan. I would suggest that you are very much missing out if you do not do a reaction to the Andorran prog band Persefone. Consciousness Pt 1 and Pt 2 listened to as one track is an instrumental masterpiece. For something with vocals, perhaps consider Living Waves ft. Paul Masvidal of Cynic. Loving your reactions. Subbed.

[@ragingstorm79]

Persefone are so great, only just discovered them last month which really annoys me having missed out for so long

[@aru0109]

Definitely agree with Consciousness. It's the most beautiful song I've heard, ever. The story it tells, and the sheer amount of emotion it can express through instrumentals alone is crazy. That has to be one of the hardest things to pull off and it's super rare.

[@domenicoruggerini1680]

I love listening to someone who can describe so well whats going during some of my favourite songs. I was wondering if you were also into jazz, and if you would like to do some reactions also for that genre. Anyway, keep on doing this kind of reactions, I find them really amusing and interesting.

[@CriticalReactions]

I'm down for anything. I played jazz trumpet throughout school and took Jazz History in University so I definitely have an appreciation of the genre. :)

[@domenicoruggerini1680]

Critical Reactions well, then, if some day you will do some jazz reactions, I have some suggestions, like “blue matter”, by john scofield, or “blast off”, by trioscapes❤️.

[@ageofruin13]

The drummers name is Dan Presland, you can see his play through of this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKvPl5qHd9qImdk

[@kenttt1998]

Please check out The Contortionist- Exoplanet Parts 1, 2 , 3. I would love to hear your thoughts on the contortionist’s older sound.

[@bradcampbell4771]

Can't listen to one without the others 🤟

[@ActaNova]

second favourite aussie band next to Be'lakor such a great band with awesome emotional songs

[@popoispoop6760]

Tapestry and devour me are also amazing would love to see ur reaction to them as well!

[@ColdDaBlood]

I need to point out that almost all their song ending fit with the beggening of the following song on the album. The song alone is excellent but the albums are even better because there is a continuity between each song

I didn't know this thank you!

[@deadwinterknight1981]

You should really listen to Eyrie by them it's another absolutely beautiful song.

[@Willi.am05]

its a clean guitar that does the subtle melody.

[@timothyortiz521]

You should check out Frost* - "Milliontown" or "Black Light Machine". I would personally recc Milliontown, but it's quite a long track. I think you would love the chord-plqy and overall compositional work regardless!

[@TundraCH]

For great modern instrumental progressive music check out Sithu Aye - Holograph, Plini - Selenium Forest, Intervals - A Different Light, David Maxim Micic - 687 Days (similar down the vein of Polyphia, but I feel like you may prefer each of these guys to the aforementioned)

[@TheGrapebaby]

Devour Me Colossus is definitely the next step with this band. Probably the best metal song I've heard in the last five years. Different from what you've heard from NeO so far, but incredible. Others to check out are Libera Part 1, Triptych Lux, Pyrrhic, and Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise.

[@GoodAlexanderVibes]

Just found your channel, love the content. Would love to get your take on "Protest the Hero". Everyone says something different about them and it would be great to get your take.

[@JuanMetalHero]

I would love to see what you think about " Unsolved Ideas Of A Distorted Guest " by "Unexpect" saludos desde Argentina, i like your observations

[@thewhorocks515]

Yes Unexpect! Sad they didn't last longer.

[@liquidshadows79]

Or their song The Quantum Symphony

[@yairhilario5508]

Ne Obliviscaris is my favorite band since I hear them since 2014, with this album. And unique band, music and feelings in all their works but, if you ask to me, what is their best album... definetly that album is Citadel. The culmination, the perspective and identity of Ne Obliviscaris in one only work.

[@Bryan-T]

This is my favorite NeO song.

[@EdHuCast]

For a drummer using their legs all song long, you should listen to Meshuggah- Bleed. Drummers consider this song to be pretty special.

[@rolandweigert5169]

Since you like good base play check out new Obscura(Diluvium) or new Job for a cowboy (sun eater). Both just have incredible fretless base lines.

[@lucasmorais3694]

He finally did it!

[@impureiv5667]

would be interesting to see you react to Anaal Nathrakh, especially to Hold Your Children Close And Prey For Oblivion

[@syedashrafali224]

Dude, devour me colossus and painters of the tempest.... One of the best pieces that have ever created in the progressive black metal... period...

[@trogloditaonirico1227]

This band is really good dude. You have the chance a band called 'Unexpected' they doesn't have a official videos, but his music is unique. Try 'The quantum symphony' 'Mechanical Phoenix' 'Words' or anyone else of his last albums. ;)

[@xavierbonilla1164]

Between the Buried and me- “the proverbial bellow” 😎

[@frankunodostres473]

or Voice of Trespass. both stand for their more "modern" sound and are incresibly ambitious yet coherent pieces.

[@xavierbonilla1164]

frank unodostres voice of trespass is a fun song but not representative of their sound. Outside ectopic scroll and voice of trespass all their music sounds different. I would says fossil genera, extremophile elites, or proverbial bellow are best snapshots of current btbam.

[@frankunodostres473]

@@xavierbonilla1164 fossil genera is 10 years old now tbf. And I think for this channel an entertaining listening is more important than a good representaion of their current sound. Ants of the sky is the first song he featured and that one is also a crazy ride. That's why I mentioned voice of trespass^^

[@xavierbonilla1164]

frank unodostres dustie himself has said recently that fossil genera most accurate represents BTBAM...so take it up with him 😎 I just think voice of trespass is one song that sounds nothing like the rest of the album or other albums and he got that flavor in ants of the sky....Brian will like proverbial bellow for how layered and musically dense it is

[@frankunodostres473]

@@xavierbonilla1164 both, hell the entirety of automata 2 is worth dissecting. and the entirety of the great misdirect. and basically every one of their albums since colors

[@MrLmao9]

You should do a livestream reacting to the entire album, Portal of 1.

[@PatrickJane7]

You should check out kashiwa daisuke. His songs are mostly piano or guitar with elements of eletronics music. The first time I listened to stella it blew my mind kind of like NeO did. I recomend that one but if its too long maybe try april# 19 instead

[@VukanLFC]

Yo man, these are really fun and helpful for people writing their own stuff! I recommend checking out Devin Townsend as he is also famous for having really cool compositions!

[@CriticalReactions]

I checked out Deadhead but it ended up getting blocked. Here is a link to watch that reaction though: drive.google.com/file/d/1IXXhIxQYvVu3Dr-tzqKu_Wel8YDhnjNi/view

[@Whiskeyjack_]

If you're going to do full album stuff you should definitely check out Veil of Imagination by Wilderun.

[@Willi.am05]

You just watch the drum playthrough of the drummer Dan Presland for this song. The guy is insane.

[@xovaqiin4844]

It's a waltz. That's why it kinda sounds like 6/8 and 2/4 at the same time.

[@CriticalReactions]

Now that you mention it, that makes a lot of sense. I think the reason I didn't pick up on it during the listen (besides trying to figure everything out in one try) was because the bass was playing some amazing licks and basslines rather than helping to emphasize the 1 and 4 of the 6/8 like a lower register instrument would traditionally do in a waltz.

[@xovaqiin4844]

@@CriticalReactionsYeah, it's a pretty layered and complicated track.

[@deminybs]

Lol got off early and on like my 5th reaction in a row from this guy 👍 Yet AGAIN he's liking the violin /more orchestral parts ....if he would check Epica out he'd probably be stuck on them for a min I recommend the Divine conspiracy (title track)

[@writer7997]

Check out "Tryptich Lux" from them, they went all in with that one.

[@ilkergur4590]

If you can do "lustrous heart - draconian" would be great.

[@misha49ish]

The drummer is actually a robot, true story. Same with the bassist

[@jjash15]

Please react to Devour me Colossus - Ne Obliviscaris !! They are really amazing ... Thanks 👍

[@adamcoote3119]

You should post a video of you playing that 5 string

[@paolosmeazzetto2159]

Ne Obliviscaris are one of the best bands in recent years ! Another great band are Persephone, have you ever listened to them? if you've never done it, I recommend Prison skin

[@mackalbert8445]

I would love to see you react to Dr. Breacher and the Time Travel Anomaly by Others by No One.

[@jcl6100]

@@mortena95 that's how I also learned about that song was being recommended it

[@joshmunn3444]

I've gotta hear your opinion on Painters of the Tempest man. Even if it's only part 2 and not the whole 3 parts. You've dipped your toes in the pool with Plague Flowers and Forget Not. Now jump in

[@ryanschindler923]

If you do Painters you have to include part 3, the beautiful instrumental with a almost 1800's / Arabian feel. And part 1 really helps set the mood. Everything these guys do is just too good.

[@thetruth34o9]

Tapestry of the Starless Abstract, And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope and Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise are all on the same album and better songs, IMO (which I know is saying a lot). Devour me Colossus and Triptych Lux off Citadel are also stellar. Glad you checked them out, very cool metal band. Honorable mentions Pyrrhic, As Icicles Falll and Xenoflux. So basically the entirety of those two albums :)

[@CriticalReactions]

I actually checked out Plague not too long ago and loved it! Ne Obliviscaris is certainly a unique band and extremely talented.

[@amelialeblanc1226]

Libera next! (At least Part 1.)

[@Wookyp]

You should check out Cloudkicker, Blackwing.

[@orhununyeri]

Triptych Lux hasn't been noticed enough by the world :)

[@CDMS_pt]

Awesome. 👍😎👍

[@AlbinKarlsson333]

damn... you keep turning it down and i just keep turning it up.... XD

[@jcl6100]

Do Ne Obliviscaris - Within The Chamber Of Stars next

[@zenyros]

Dude honestly just react to all ne obliviscaris songs, but do my favorite song of all time soon: painters of the tempest part II triptych Iux (you can include part 1 and part 3 as well as more of an intro and outro with some chilling violin solos

[@jcl6100]

Over 20 songs that's a bit much but would be cool to see

[@zenyros]

@@jcl6100 yep but it's only like 3 hours of listening and he'll be enjoying himself the entire time

[@jcl6100]

@@zenyros indeed 3.5h !

[@zenyros]

@@jcl6100 yep, 3.5 hours well spent

[@aru0109]

If you like this level of composition in progressive metal, try Consciousness by Persefone. It also has that ability to tell a beautiful story with instrumentals alone. Maybe not necessarily in a video, just lie down, close your eyes, and let the story be told. It's really beautiful.

[@elidrissii]

Underrated suggestion.

[@Vukf1]

next one, devour me colossus, or Of Petrichor weaves black noise, its the last song of the portal of i... enjoy :)

[@calinnita7395]

I got to the point where reaction videos from channels I am not subbed to pop into my recommended section less than 24 hours after being uploaded I need help

[@MightyZannn]

Does it make it suck more that the first demo which includes this an iceicles were mainly composed by a 17 year old learning flamenco guitar and writing metal in his spare time...

[@joshstribling7013]

Please react to "Hexes" by TesseracT

[@vodka8109]

I would like to recommend - of petrichor weaves black noise,

[@trowabarton222]

You should checkout Dreadnought - Vacant Sea. I really think you would enjoy it.

[@gavinlopez5046]

Eulogy by Tool would be really cool

[@DizGenrih]

Hey if you like proggy interesting stuff check out Irepress - Diaspora. It's something like deconstructionist post metal, best I can describe it. You'll understand it when you hear it.

[@SergejusOrlovasTrismegistos]

You might find intersting A forest of stars

[@michaelfeher]

Urn parts 1 and 2 together by Ne Obliviscaris 😁

[@thecheif00]

Check out some Obscura my dude . Akroasis or Dilivrium.

[@aymensama6083]

Can you do Corazón by Novena please?

[@MrSoulPhade]

Painters of the Tempest pt2

[@vermasium452]

Do "ne obliviscaris - Intra Venus" or Libera. But mostly recommend painters of the tempest

[@jcl6100]

Yes!! And Ne Obliviscaris - Within The Chamber Of Stars too!

[@spencermartin9278]

Hey man I was watching a few of your other videos I love your take on metal and its cool to see you pick up on things that I haven't even after years of listening to some of the bands you have covered. I heard you mention that you like really good melodies and metal bands that are able to have some fun without breaking the tone of the song or genre. I think you would really enjoy "Blind Guardian" They have a very melodic guitar player and uses a lot of wah pedal and whammy bar lot's of vocal layering and tracks, that gives them a pretty unique sound and feel. I would recommend checking out the song "And Then There was Silence" here is a link to the remastered version of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpS1enp5oqiikKM I know you say you prefer to listen to the studio version, but if you were to watch any live videos this band would be one to watch. Easily my favorite band to see live. Also glad to see you watching Ne Obliviscaris again, one of my favorites Keep up the good work man! can really see your love and passion for music in your videos and its great to see! :)

[@CriticalReactions]

I have over 200 bands in my "need to react list" and lately have mostly been adding to the "number of request" number next to each band already on the list. I didn't think it was possible but somehow you've requested a band that wasn't on the list yet :)

[@spencermartin9278]

​@@CriticalReactions Well maybe it's a sign then ;) I figured you would be swamped with recommendations but figured why not throw one your way that I haven't really seen on any reaction channel but deserve a bit of recognition. They are a bit older of a band, and power metal, which isn't normally what is requested to you it seems. Whatever you choose for the next one I'll be there regardless.

[@ShineCrazy0815]

Check out Persefone - Majestic of Gaia Cheers, a new sub

[@homieseatbread]

Code Orange - Swallowing the Rabbit Whole

[@CriticalReactions]

Code Orange was supposed to be today's video but it got blocked. Please check out the Google Drive link to see the reaction drive.google.com/open?id=1BjTgHVqaqAbYlpZNEsPK3vYZpK5uA5Cu

[@amarok9097]

Love this band. For something melodic try An Embers Arc by Be'lakor

[@facelesscovers763]

Lol, are you implying that this wasn't melodic?

[@amarok9097]

@@facelesscovers763 Trying to be ironic 😊

[@Wyhylili]

Acid Drinkers - United Suicide Legion

[@dubski.2k]

Try Xenoflux by NeO! Incredible

[@sarajelinski589]

The guy looks like seth Rollins

[@datguy6745]

As a person wifth immense ADHD, 5 main melodies is barely enough. (Obviously JK)