My FAVORITE Song on Avenged Sevenfold's Album Life Is But A Dream MATTEL!

[@dicodec]

What is your favorite song off the album so far? Here is the Playlist for the Album Review so far! kzbin.info/aero/PL1flmTbuu_RHqsKvn5nLIY04f-F49XqLD STEMS 👇 🟣 Discord Community discord.gg/HaK7D4xeXn ❤You can Support me further here on www.patreon.com/dicodec (Requests Perks, Music Lessons, and MORE!)

[@neilharrison4124]

It's cosmic for me and then the transition of (O)rdinary to (D)each is so soothing

[@imnotwadewilsonsee3656]

I’m a really big fan of easier

[@ismailb7874]

M still between mattel and beautiful morning

[@andersmartins5097]

Easier, Cosmic n Beautiful morning... Game Over and We love u 😳 Full album ahahha

[@nicholassunderbruch7131]

Favorite song is (O)rdinary at the moment. Just really love the daft punk feel from A7x, they pull it together exceptionally well and cohesively in context to the album and the story they're telling.

[@Jake_G_HB]

Mattel is a strong contender for favorite song. Cosmic still gets me with the feels. Amazing use of tension and the 808s hit hard for the payoff.

[@dicodec]

Completely agree

[@GiJ0MaN]

@jacobgroseclos6758 exatly the same way i feel. Cosmic is the song that looks the most like their old stuff, in this album, and i love it. But this Mattel, Jesus... is something else. Very well done indeed 🤘🏻🎶🎸👨🏻‍🎤

[@st.boanerges]

@@GiJ0MaNCompletely agree

[@rolfksamuelsen8395]

What u said sir🤘🤘😈😈

[@BTDogg6616]

Cosmic and ordinary both get me in the feels

[@amandag1337]

I think this is my favorite as well. That line about the plastic daisies is so catchy

[@dicodec]

Oh he is saying plastic 😅 I thought he said blasted lol

[@amandag1337]

@@dicodec The song title helps figure that one out haha

[@Twinspinner]

​​​@@dicodec Mattel is the maker of Barbie dolls, the song is basically comparing pop culture, trends, fitting in, being fake, and overall interaction with Barbie dolls and playing pretend Edit: if you look at the second verse again, it's basically describing the contents and construction of a Barbie toy box

[@thegreatpiginthesky3904]

​@@dicodec are you serious? "My vinyl skin" "plastic bones"

[@alejandromoreno1725]

Those plastic daisies from the video Nobody. The whole album is tied together. It’s a journey.

[@zanebrownmusic]

Mattel, Cosmic and (D)eath is my top 3 off the album. But the whole album is just so good!

[@TheDennisSystem]

Fully agreed. There are always 3 that hit different on every album. You nailed the same three I was feeling the very most. If I could add a fourth it’d be Game over or Easier.

[@alexarr7442]

no G?

[@deminybs]

69th like 😎

[@zanebrownmusic]

@@deminybs Ah, a Man of Culture as Well!

[@travispick5160]

Gotta give props and a follow for your reviewing. I've not seen anyone isolate tracks like this before. KZbin is all about finding something no one is doing. Hats off

[@travispick5160]

And you're playing the guitar by ear. Sick dude

[@THUSIASTIC]

Yeah I'm here for it too. Just found this guy and he's already one of my favorite reactor/reviewer youtubers. So much value is offered to the viewer as he disects the songs. I'm glad I found him

[@ThreeShot]

This songs been on absolute repeat for me, and everytime they drop into the riff it gives me absolute chills, which is something a song has never been able to do for me.

[@st.boanerges]

Even I created a playlist just for Mattel and Cosmic only so I can repeat both everyday.

[@sVieira151]

It's worth noting that Syn, on top of getting that synthesised tone also put the guitar through autotune, which I think is how it's got that real 'stepped' sounding effect. It's bonkers sounding!

[@nicholassunderbruch7131]

They did some really weird things this album that just really added to the overall experience imo. I love how weird and proggy everything is too, G, (O) rdinary, and (D)eath are so fucking fun to listen to.

[@MrMW2nd]

@@nicholassunderbruch7131 the whole album is so deliberate and intentional. theres a lot of details and craftsmanship in it

[@Chadillac-xq7xk]

​@@MrMW2ndI agree. It's almost like watching a movie or playing a game with Easter eggs. You keep coming back to discover things you didn't get the first time around.

[@99bimmer]

​@@nicholassunderbruch7131Shadows did say that they intentionally used autotune in some unexpected places. Goddamn does it just WORK

[@matthewevans9405]

I think it’s interesting that the melody for the bridge is one of the Rev’s, off of a Pinkly Smooth track called Drop D. Beautiful Morning pulls from it as well

[@Skumpy]

Drop d is the gutair tuning that they mostly use its also used in this song

[@taylorcarroll5608]

OBSESSED with this whole album

[@siic]

The later part of the song gives me a strong city of evil vibe. Love it

[@oscarlara1797]

Nice reaction. Very interesting analysis of the song and cool charisma bruvvv. Can't wait for more videos

[@dicodec]

Thanks man! Got some interesting coming

[@nlucky_dude]

Now THIS is a react ! Very nice

[@rottenamiigo9443]

I can just hear the Rev behind the kit. Brooks really tied in nicely with my favorite band of all time. Glad I have the privilege to live in the same time period as avenged

[@iridiaan]

2:39 This effect makes him sound sort of like Jimmy, def my favorite song on the entire album

[@shredgod6394]

The Transition from Syns solo back to piano verses in Cosmic is the greatest musical transition in history.

[@wardkdouglas]

Lol okay pal

[@shredgod6394]

@@wardkdouglas Obviously I'm being hyperbolic for anyone with a brain.

[@wardkdouglas]

@@shredgod6394 lol sure buddy

[@shredgod6394]

@@wardkdouglas Thats right old buddy old pal

[@wardkdouglas]

@@shredgod6394 I'm not your buddy, guy

[@detroitmcpro]

I was wondering how they would follow up The Stage, which was very ambitious musically. And they didn't disappoint! Life is But a Dream is a masterpiece. It won't be for the metal "purists" or whatever, but it's just so damn good at being all over the place while still having a lot of cohesion across the album

[@alara99a]

Mattel is my absolute favorite from the album. In fact it's even in my all time favorites from A7X . I love everything about it especially that charging guitar sound they made with the pedal. Also I like how you break down the sound, it's really cool to hear everything individually! Great video, can't wait for more!

[@justinromamo466]

The Rev and Whackermans double ride dude… I swear. That’s like Avenged Sevenfolds signature and icing on the cake. I’m so happy this album is a thing. Favorite song is (D)eath. This album is big time childhood memories. I haven’t had an album give me the nostalgia in so long.

[@r34ct4]

I love that you comment on the layers/stems individually. Really helps to be able to hear them isolated. Usually you only start to hear the intricacies after many listens when it's the full mix

[@theeigb]

Epic song. A7x is INSANE. Love it

[@iamdondawson]

This one's in contention for my favorite as well! Kudos for catching the Truman Show reference, and I loved your reaction to solo effect haha

[@delix787]

I love how you’re having a roller coaster with this album like we did. 🤯

[@nanaopfernandes]

your reactions are GOLD!!!!

[@ThePatmanGaming]

The gasm in that thumbnail. Has to be Mattel. Can't wait to see reaction to the second "hell" scream lol

[@sokolpunch]

I love your enthusiasm about this. It's exactly how I felt about the album. Such a solid album

[@arctic4725]

Bro I literally geeked tf out about that bass line in the verse the first time I heard it, glad someone else also loves it

[@claudiaoliveira3484]

All I know is when I watch your reactions, the songs are not the same anymore rsss. I always walk a lot going to the work and I am always listening to music. 49 years. The past makes part of me ( I love hearing good music ) You are the best, Alan.

[@lefpud]

There’s also an Easter egg in the line “Pull my string and make me cry”. Is a call back to a side project that The Rev and synyster gates worked on called “Pinkly Smooth”. Specifically in the track “Drop D”.

[@gytzero]

been loving your breakdown and reaction

[@renejensen7799]

This is a masterpiece of a album, it also took me some time to go from liking it to loving it, but i listen to album from start to finish at least once a day now..

[@carolusaugustus1896]

same

[@stephvilla617]

Love love love Matt's voice great song

[@Marriotty7x]

Loving these reactions, Being a DBC member I always feel biased but genuinely this is my favourite album released. Ever. Personally, Mattel, Cosmic and the G(O)(D) Trilogy are my favourites, with (O)rdinary JUST topping that list ever so slightly, its just honestly a feelgood vibe and a bop! Liked

[@daspinmonkey]

This one gets stuck in my head the most. Its very hard to have a favorite on this album at the moment. Cosmic, Mattel, Game Over.

[@nicolasriveracasas3645]

Well. this says a lot of your music knowladge, you are awesome and thanks to share your brilliant opinion about these songs, you really know how to listen music and how to enjoy every single detail.

[@pebbles8677]

My favourite on the album! I absolutely LOVE that bit after the second chorus 'in hell' the drums on that are like yessssss 🤟

[@anoceanbetweenus89]

It’s Cosmic, ordinary, then Mattel for me. Game over is a close third for me too. I love this album and I’m so happy they have experimented and created this masterpiece.

[@jadenaustin4999]

Love watching your reactions to this new album!! Great reaction and great album!

[@iwontseeyou_]

i love how totally you are to making this reaction ❤

[@may-dd5gw]

made me so happy seeing you enjoying it! definitely one of the best on the album

[@PNWSportsCards]

Your reaction seems similar to mine haha... like a mixture of pure enjoyment / amusement and wanting to cry because its so good lol 😂

[@99bimmer]

The drums at 6:29= Fuck Yes!

[@stan_meow3778]

This song has so many layers and they change it up every twenty seconds you have no idea what’s coming next! And I freakin love it. One of my favorite songs off the album too. This and Game Over have strong Unholy Confessions and City of Evil vibes. 🤘🏻

[@СветланаКаплан-о2я]

Thank you, Alan!!!

[@TheGoodKine]

Thanks for being one of the few reactors who got the truman show reference

[@dicodec]

Lol so it was ? I can’t remember which song but he also say the “best part of waking up” was that a Folgers coffee reference lol

[@TheGoodKine]

@@dicodec Avenged has another song called St. James, where the main melody is the same as the scene where Truman Sleeps

[@Lesquidliestone]

@@dicodec Yeah Game Over has the "bestest part of waking up" into "this dark roast's got me so fucked up". Pretty neat

[@rolfksamuelsen8395]

What a fucking album! I cant wait for them to come on over to Norway. There's no way, any band will release anything near this album this year!🤘😈😈. Kudos to Brooks and Johnny for thosse nasty drums and bass🤩

[@kelvinpanggabean2387]

Life Is But A Dream >>> City Of Evil, fight me.

[@CallieCatGaming]

While the music is creative, unique and beautiful... the social critiques of consumerism, and wordplay in the lyrics are 10/10.

[@rolfksamuelsen8395]

Synyster gates has laid down the gauntlet for guitarist of the year

[@vicm9971]

This whole album is not just another album. It truly is an experience. Listen Big A7X fan aside....this is different and literally keeps getting me to replay the album over and over and OVER AGAIN.

[@blankblanker5139]

This one is hands down my favorite! Glad to see someone else thinks so as well 🤘

[@andrehermawan6872]

never bored rewatch this video And i just knew this 1:53 best reaction 😆

[@xerodelacroix5552]

Yeah, Matt confirmed that the synths here are all Gates "tapdancing" lol.

[@maytale.7184]

6:39 my exact reaction

[@kv9765]

Mannnnn I wish everyone, that has listened and disliked, to watch all your break downs of how good this album really is. I think it would make them think different

[@AlexPastel]

They'd probably just say all the song changes and effects are just random and don't blend well and this guy just has his head in the sand pretending like any of it is good. And they'd say all this without really listening, again.

[@notahoagie8470]

Its cool that you caught the truman show line, because thats exactly what this song is about. The realization that your whole life was fake and everything is staged for you.

[@mike_mad2803]

Dont know why but i'm completely obcessed with We Love You, i just love the unpredictability of the song, it's definitely my favorite off the album

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Bro great video! I love “Mattel” too. How do you isolate the tracks? What program are you using?

[@joseandreschableperez600]

Beautiful Morning is piece of art too

[@worldwired1838]

I'm just like you :D Cosmic was my fav, but when I heard this one more time, easily became my fav! Cosmic is my 2nd

[@bbenner3400]

Mattel is my favorite from the album.

[@kv9765]

Dude this song is even better now, someone clipped pinkly smooth and they incorporated lyrics into this song from them

[@С.Ш-г8р]

Choosing a fav song on this album is a hard nut to crack for me, I like every one on it. But when it comes to Beautiful Morning l feel some kind of a blissful mood. :)

[@mattgreen7692]

The washed out drums with the piano outro was so Nine Inch Nails, I love it

[@SynysterJman]

Did you hear the mumbling on the outro? It’s very faint but it’s someone almost beat boxing

[@c_martinjuniorpandapotan2554]

Feels like pinkly smoot vibe

[@EstebanDude]

could you believe theres people that dont like this

[@krisleonesio7919]

I think syns beatboxing at the end

[@A7XHellBlaze]

I love Cosmic, Easier and Mattel, three different types.

[@fiction1249]

This is one of the greatest fucking songs ever created

[@ShounenN]

For me it might be Cosmic or Nobody...that solo at the end of Nobody blows me the fuck away every single time. I love most of the songs on the album tho

[@DiegoYoris666]

Cheers from venezuela, i love A7X

[@danfadil]

I'm sorry, but I was watching this (my second or third video of yours) and then I had to pause on your T-shirt. I was thinking "surely not. Is that... is that Maximum The Hormone merch?" I saw those guys in London last year (I've seen A7X twice now, hoping for a third), and honestly one of the most fun gigs of my life. Niche though.

[@dicodec]

Yup maximum the hormone merch!

[@angelb7742]

DUDE, you must analyze the song "Life is but a dream...". It has so much detail to see and its heavy af :)

[@metalhe6d681]

You could literally put this song on „City of Evil“ somewhere near „Unbound(The Wild Ride)“

[@maytale.7184]

1000% agree Mattel is the best - love that controlled chaos 💖

[@travispick5160]

Mattel is top 3, but G is my fave. The Rush prog intro is so good

[@kanomee]

(D)eath is my number 1 fav, then Mattel comes close in 2nd. if not for my music taste (been listening to classic/city pop songs for the past 2-3 years), Mattel could've been my most favorite song on this album

[@bryantambracc]

Bro what? (D)eath? Why?

[@kanomee]

@@bryantambracc been listening to a lot of classics, one of em is Frank Sinatra and that's why I really liked it

[@IngloriousBasterds]

The fact that they used a truman show ling in a song about how the world we live in is fabricated and fake is just so clever

[@allancastilho]

Mattel it's so cool

[@cameronhardy7]

The bat-shit craziness of this album made me like Avenged Sevenfold.

[@yagamaga3417]

Cosmic! 👌

[@Hunter15d]

Ayo favorite song as mine and got a Maximum the Hormone poster up, subscriiiiiibed

[@emirterzy]

Where is the Beautiful Morning ? I saw it on your channel.

[@fahmiilhami4669]

What application do you use to separate the musical instruments?

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

Love it.

[@wojtek1582]

Also my favourite :)

[@JaybirdLee]

4:48 sound just like crossroads by a7x lolll

[@courtneymoore3177]

Cosmic, beautiful morning, easier, G

[@thejollyguitarist1785]

jolly likes your videos

[@lucasdocarmo8071]

whats name from this program on desktop??? its amazing! separate the voice from instrumental

[@lucasdocarmo8071]

sorry for my english i from brazil

[@_ThunderFire]

Please review the G(O)D songs from this album too

[@dorkknight42]

Great song....still the 4th best on the album

[@kmkzefrvr]

sir the link in the bio for track separator is broken ^^

[@dicodec]

Oh really? One second

[@saraquintero440]

G and cosmic for me

[@mikeib09]

My favorite is G.

[@ReFlexPoison197]

How does he get the isolated tracks?

[@shlomosilverstone1861]

What is the tuning?

[@firman3221]

Please the stage by avenged Sevenfold

[@Phaseish]

how do you have stems like this?

[@dicodec]

Link in description

[@Phaseish]

@@dicodec HOW lol

[@HectorTrejoMusic]

Does this guy have perfect pitch?