Drummer Reacts to "Hiroyuki Sawano / Project【emU】 “Attack on Titan” suite"

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[@Diegont89]

Attack on Titan OST has the secondary effect of changing music reaction channels into anime reaction channels 😂😂

[@CatharsisYT]

Given this was my first reaction video and how I'm already a weeb, that's not going to be too hard of a transition 😂

[@phowchum888]

Agree with this 😊

[@i2orhefty712]

W comment🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tiagonogueira2567]

This aways happens kk

[@ZenkaiSeven]

that so damn true, lol. Nick, Joey is simple example

[@olalderh]

Hiroyuki Sawano is a beast of composing.

[@O2H3]

Correction: GoD*

[@arizalzharfan5956]

god slayer

[@erhanyas]

Attack on Titan is the peak of human creation on every aspect of the show.

[@CatharsisYT]

Don't hate me, I'm one of those people who didn't really care for the ending. Everything else about the series was very well done, but the ending itself felt...iffy to me. I've had a few arguments with people over it, but it's definitely a love it or hate it aspect and nobody can seem to make either side change their mind lol

[@opie_yt]

@@CatharsisYT totally respectable, I feel exactly the same way about the ending. I love the series I just wish the ending lived up to the rest of it. And this is not to strike down those that do like the ending. I think the best thing the fandom can do is agree to disagree at this point lmao

[@Soulmadness]

@@CatharsisYT i hated the endong so much too

[@arcadeprism]

@@maicolsebastianengstromele5260 wait and see season 4 part 3... it might pleasantly surprise you

[@lazybum9732]

@@CatharsisYT same .. not everything has to have happy or sad ending .. in the end .. everyone of us will die anyway.. I'm just glad I have experienced a story unlike anything I've ever seen.... Something that we will never experience in the next 100 years or more .. earth is billion years old .. and we are at a time where we got a chance to experience aot.. how lucky can we be honestly

[@spinningredchair8092]

"We will fight until this hot wind takes our wings" BRO IT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US THE WHOLE TIME

[@lionheart-182]

I read that the drummer died like 2 years ago, I'm not sure about the exact date but damn that's sad, every musician in that band is a world class talent

[@CatharsisYT]

I was having a great day until I read this. Why? Why would you post that? It's too late to delete it. Now we just have to live with it

[@beastvicious8672]

How'd he die?

[@tsuzuki2005]

@@CatharsisYT The original recording member, Yu Yamauchi, became a legend in 2019. The drummer playing in this video is Makoto Fujisaki, who was his disciple. Makoto Fujisaki is also a fantastic drummer who continues to support Hiroyuki Sawano's music.

[@arneshpal7702]

@@CatharsisYT so sad

[@callmedixe1334]

Them high notes should be my alarm clock 🤣🤣🤣

[@CatharsisYT]

Nothing like waking up to the angelic musings of tortured souls

[@moumenaiache9846]

yeah im just gonna go out and say it : the music for the show is an absolute master piece, i would like to see your reaction to the show if possible.

[@CatharsisYT]

That much I can't do because I've already seen/read it. 😏

[@toazethegecko]

@@CatharsisYT Woah 🤜🤛

[@ptm_tobi]

This reaction was just perfect, often pausing can destroy the vibe and if it's with a very bad timing it can be frustrating. The amount of talking, reaction and no pausing was really enjoyable to watch, keep it up!

[@Tannaka420]

couldnt agree more... everytime pause while the drop is unfolding well go 5 secs back but is it the same drop experience ? hell nah

[@ptm_tobi]

@@Tannaka420 Fr I'm already conditioned to be afraid on every drop in reactions because people tend to stop like 1-2 seconds in to say how crazy that is, go a bit back to make themselfes ready and go again. Like bro just let it play, enjoy, go back afterwards and THEN analyze. It's just painful.

[@lebrante001]

All of the singers in this video are talented and beautiful but that first singer is a beast.

[@CatharsisYT]

Hands down her sheer power was nuts

[@killervonkase]

that woman straight up does not need to breathe

[@datzfatz2368]

@@killervonkase my favorite part about her performance in this video is that she just added another modulation and went even longer and higher on the high note than she did in the recording thats used in the show. She didnt need to do that, shes just flexing on us lul^^

[@uhuh9859]

@@datzfatz2368 My jaw dropped the first few times I heard that

[@gabym94]

@@datzfatz2368 actually that's the touch she added to her version, the original singer of the song Mika Kobayashi doesn't work with hiroyuki sawano anymore, the one in the video is Eliana, and she made the version of the song for season 3, they sound very similar but as I said, she added those touches to make it different. The long modulation is used in the show but only in season 3.

[@helderlopes95]

Hiroyuki Sawano and Kevin Pekin are probably my favorite composers that I know of. So good!

[@Vitericus1]

+ Yuki Kajiura, Kenichiro Suehiro, Keiichi Okabe, all geniuses. Sawano is on a rare level though with his arrangements and orchestrations. Been a big fan ever since hearing the OP/ED themes from the Re:Creators anime.

[@Starkiller2725]

Ever since i started watching AoT in 2021, Hiroyuki Sawano has been my number 1 listened to in Spotify for a reason. It's not just one of the greatest stories ever written, it's also one of the best soundtracks ever made for anything.

[@cguralol]

You're missing his kill la kill OST or the Gundam ones, those are PEAKS

[@EvertheWise]

Also the first track the singer is mixed she’s half Brazilian and Japanese.

[@DS-co2px]

Attack on titan has one of THE best soundtracks in the whole history of humankind and ill die by that Great reaction its fun seeing someone enjoy it as much as us anime watchers did

[@5dodmaster412]

the guy whos playing piano in this suite is the composer Hiroyuki Sawano himself

[@にゃんちゅう-f3h]

The best scenario created by the world's most humble teacher Isayama, the best animation staff, the best voice actors, the best BGM, so Attack on Titan is number one.

[@DragonPhlyy]

Oh snap out of the gate with a 20 min reaction! Cool song and I like the setup you have, lookin forward to more!

[@rushonline5884]

9:52 the greatest betrayal OST in anime history.

[@IceMaverick13]

The "added drummer" you're hearing (as with all of the "added" parts like overlapping vocals with 1 singer) is being controlled by the guy at the keyboard station. He's also got loop pedals, synths, and other things strapped to a laptop that he's using to overlay the additional pieces into the song as this little chamber group is playing the keynote pieces.

[@CatharsisYT]

Tbh I was barely watching as much as I was listening, just assumed there was post processing to add necessary elements. No way they'd get such a full sound with so few instruments so layering and post production goes without saying in my mind

[@IceMaverick13]

​@@CatharsisYT Oh yeah, of course the whole thing went through post before making it into the video. It even went through another layer of musicians and post production before making it into the Season 3 OST. These arrangements are the ones they used for that and it forms the base layer, but there's another layer of stuff they added on top of the raw performance here before it went to the actual cut used in the soundtrack and the animation. Really crazy how many moving parts go into making these.

[@95angel100]

In every reaction video I've seen to this so far, they all got caught off guard by totally unexpected rhythms or changings in the music😂 loving it! This music gives me the chills every time I hear it, it's absolutely amazing!

[@MIZZKIE]

Yeah, reactions from musicians are THE BEST because they can pin point stuff that the ordinary Joe (= us) will never ever pick up sound-wise. They have a different layer of things to react to than your average reactor. I've watched over 100 different KZbinrs react to AOT so it's like I/we've heard every single perspective possible, but musicians can give us a whole new angle to reactions, making us continue to watch even more AOT reactions. Awesome.

[@thoughtful1233]

I think I like no pause, at least on this. The music flows together. There are two spots in here you can pause, but you have to time it perfectly.

[@arminthielen8570]

There is so much Talent in Japan . Maybe you want to check out Band-Maid. These Ladies are insanly good Musicians. From now on is their new MV , an Instrumental. For a Live Show I recommend " Freedom " official Live. Great Drum Solo. The Sound of their Instruments in particular Bass and Drums is amazing.

[@CatharsisYT]

Oh nah man I've been following BandMaid since they debuted haha. Akane has actually been a huge influence on my modern drumming, I love her energy and I love the group. From Now On is a masterpiece, and one of the reasons I decided doing reactions may be fun because I'm STILL in love with that chorus riff. In fact, I'm going to listen to it again now just because you mentioned it haha

[@arminthielen8570]

@@CatharsisYT Ok cool :)

[@Crodieee294]

I'm always getting tears listen to first song,it's remind me of Season 3

[@lei5657]

you HAVE to make more of these reaction videos man (if you want to of course) I love your covers but these type of videos would also be so fun to watch

[@DragonPhlyy]

agreed!

[@godo2712]

Catharsis: - This makes me wanna go fight a war... maybe not against Titans, tho.. Isayama: - Say no more fam.

[@MIZZKIE]

(TATAKAE intensifies)

[@HarleyCalamari]

This video gives me life ! ..its insane ..i have barely found anyone who shares the same excitement i do for project Emu ..oh my God T__T

[@hoangduc2491]

Love your reaction, keep up the good work ❤

[@XCanG]

Hiroyuki Sawano is guy in white shirt in a middle of a room. It looks like it's your first experience with Sawano? If so, check more of his songs. This suite contain: ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn ＜WMId＞, Before Lights Out, K2-, T:T, cóunter・attàck-mˈænkάɪnd, Apple Seed From the same series I can recommend songs you: Guren no Yumia (there is Live version that I recommend), Barricades, The Reluctant Heroes, Bauklötze, So ist es immer

[@theCommentDevil]

As a lifelong drummer who still can't read music it's awesome to get musical analysis and reaction from other drummers

[@CatharsisYT]

No worries man I'm ALSO a lifelong drummer who can't read music 🤣 I get the gist but give me sheet music and I'll just stare at it blankly. The only thing saving me was the gift of innate relative pitch

[@gustavoelizalde5182]

Nice reaction and I'm a fan of Attack on titan. Looking at the TV show, you could even cry in certain moments. I really enjoyed your reaction.

[@assilekyamita9690]

AOT never fails. A masterpiece in every aspect ❤❤❤

[@pheonixvulture7655]

i can watch this reaction 1000 times and never get bored (***Dont pause the music in between we dont like our music being stopped/paused we want to play continously and want to see your first reaction )

[@JigyasArt]

The attack on titan show itself is the greatest of all anime and with this music you can't help but just shaking!( Total goosebumps!!)

[@lucasvicente3637]

People normally upset when people pause/go back in their reaction, but to me (and many others) if the reactor pause and interact with the video, unless only watching it, makes it better, more personally and also its allow the reactor to share better their thoughts, specially when is someone who can tell thing than normal people cant, i.e a drummer and musician explaining whats happening and why or things like that.

[@CatharsisYT]

I actually did pause a few times in an upcoming video just to expand on a thought or two, but I definitely don't want to make a habit of it. Interrupting the flow of what I'm listening to can impact the way it feels, so unless I've really got something itching my brain I'll probably let it play out

[@ML-yn9yu]

If you're a good reaction channel you should be pausing and giving your thoughts as they come. You should be adding and giving to whats been shown on the screen, not just sitting there and nodding along.

[@prathamprakash3606]

All the high notes are just insane 🔥🔥🔥

[@curlyxcoco]

great reaction man!

[@euriekun9420]

Finally someone feels the same as I did about the drum.

[@thatoneanimekhorkid]

This Masterpiece Show never gets old! Everything in AOT is Peak! ❤️‍🔥💯

[@davivicente7446]

The fact that people get chills reaction to you getting chills

[@moko-551]

From Japan! Thanks for posting that nice video! ドラム. 　So charming (　´)Д(｀ )

[@CatharsisYT]

I tried to fit my name in my logo instead but "カタルシス" didn't fit nearly as well haha

[@davidyodo24]

I listening to this Masterpiece music everyday on Spotify.

[@matiaspereyra9392]

I say, if You feel like commenting on something do whatever you want, pause, talk rewind if you feel like, but also i think on this one you hit the perfect grove to talk ratio in the sense that I never felt your cam was empty, usually I watch the reacted footage (even if it is an album cover) and listen to the reactor except during some key parts, This was the reverse of that, I mostly watched you

[@jerryx5195]

Best reaction! Your breakdown was on point!

[@aungmyat6783]

We all know why 11:25 is most replayed.

[@jakobroynon-fisher9535]

I'd like to recommend "Flyers" by Bradio, it's the opening for Death Parade.

[@CatharsisYT]

I used to play Flyers as my daily stream warm-up. I've been following those guys since the late 2010s and every time they have a new one I'm in the first few thousand viewers haha. In fact I JUST uploaded a playthrough of one of their tracks from a few years ago. Hadn't heard it in so long it felt like a blind play

[@adudewholikesgunpla]

Project emu Mobile suit gundam also by Hiroyuki sawano

[@melondream]

You mentioned tribal drums, but I think it's taiko drums in this? Anyways, this was a fun video! I recommend Wagakki Band since they also have a taiko drum.

[@CatharsisYT]

Tribal rhythms aren't specific to any culture, it's more of a feel. Since he was using the kit's toms it gave a tribal feel, but there were likely taiko in the mix. It doesn't change the tribal feel or the terminology though

[@Fedorchik1536]

Attak on Titan (the piece they started with) is one my favorite media music ever others are Kenji Kawai Cinema Symphony and Marco d'Ambrosio score for Bloodlust (not sure if there is a suite for that)

[@chrollo6578]

You better watch ashes on the fire after this bro its attack on titan ost too

[@zztudio1117]

I enjoyed this vid so much THA NKYOU🎉🎉

[@フルーツぶどう-h8q]

人類のもっとも偉大は発見は火と音楽です。今この様な豊潤で多様な音楽を発展させているのはアニメソングしかない。

[@apricityragdolls7408]

You asked at one point if there were two drums, I think it's actually two kick pedals

[@eren6096]

Awesome reaction..honestly AoT osts are diamonds. Ps: I saw some comments about the ending of AoT..I personally loved the ending. I think it perfectly ties up all the ends (trying not to give any spoilers.) I used to get angry at the people who hated on the ending or disagreed with Eren..because why can't they just understand..but it makes sense. The whole premise of the show is that if there's more than one person then there will be conflict because of having different opinions. The ending being a controversy among the fans is actually a great move by Isayama. It perfectly sums up our world..and that makes me love AoT even more.

[@TheProphetyt]

Look what the algoritm did once you react to something of SNK OST 🤣♥

[@CatharsisYT]

Talk about a lucky first, huh? Lmao. Never thought reaction stuff would do so well for me, I'd put off starting for almost a year

[@kevindavidherediadelatorre8843]

Mira a quien me encontré, saludos TheProphet!!

[@youtubeuser6725]

I just wanna say your reaction to this suitr was one of the best and educational. Aot has a lot more amazing ost if you wanna react to them. Vogel I'm kafig is one!

[@SeanSKZ]

You got it perfect on your reaction and lack of pausing

[@matiaspereyra9392]

Btw, the man on the piano is Hiroyuki Sawano

[@mogywaraboy3183]

7:50 of course even against titans .😊

[@wolle8182]

you could check out OSts from "Ao no exorcist" / Blue exorcist. its from 2011 when im recalling right and Sawano wrote some beautiful pieces for it. The main theme "Exorcist" is hauntingly good as well as "I-Am" (that one is a bit more gentle with some beautyfull violin and piano passages). Another recommendation would be "Devil 1St-Mov.: D-Evil" (absolute masterpiece). Greetings from Germany from your newest subscriber (y)

[@CatharsisYT]

I've got so many things to add to my list 👀 I've seen Blue Exorcist but it's been a decade easily so it'd basically feel like a blind reaction aside from the OP

[@CatharsisYT]

Well I tried to do this one, but Sony JP claimed it and said my input wasn't enough to justify fair use so it gave me a copyright strike so rip that idea (and I guess ANYTHING they own in the future smh) :(

[@user-sn1hi7my7x]

4:10 "It's him! Shingeki No Kyojin!"

[@predated9958]

I honestly would love a reaction to the OST of “The Witch from Mercury”, in particular Aerial Rebuild/Aerial 2.0

[@CatharsisYT]

👀📝

[@CatharsisYT]

Ok so I don't usually spoil what i've already looked at but... holy fucking shit thank you so much for this recommendation. My reaction to these tracks will be up next week and I don't think you'll be disappointed because I sure as hell wasn't

[@predated9958]

@@CatharsisYT :D

[@flointhecloud]

Now you should watch and comment "attack titan music opening" and "attack titan music ending" (especially the 7)

[@CatharsisYT]

I've heard all the OPs and EDs already, I've played most of them on streams at this point too. The OST doesn't stick nearly as well, but I've seen through s3 and read the manga to the end. The OPs are just so popular people always request them to play

[@abdogrammar]

That was a great reaction I'd love to see you react to the anime bro if you haven't seen it

[@CatharsisYT]

I've seen up to s3 and finished via the manga. The ending wasn't all there for me but the series otherwise was pretty good

[@callmedixe1334]

Wow she has range!!!

[@chefricardoperez1526]

Please react to the show. We will go with you during the journey. It's amazing.

[@CatharsisYT]

I would, but I've already watched it. I just haven't heard this rendition of the music till now, or honestly much of the ost in recent memory. It gets to a point where I only retain moments and dialogue 🫠

[@fazadhikarizqkoswara9429]

Another one bites the dust and will love this anime to death. Lmao

[@CatharsisYT]

Too late I already know how it ends. I'm one of those that liked it a lot before the conclusion. Not like it's the worst thing ever but....ehhh lol

[@fazadhikarizqkoswara9429]

@@CatharsisYT lmao, fair enough 🤣

[@Cwomack07]

fun video, the AOT / Sawano bump is a thing.

[@Honknoka]

Whens the 20 minute video talking about the end of Heroine’s Runway? 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

[@CatharsisYT]

I could probably only talk about that for 5

[@Honknoka]

@@CatharsisYT Pretty please static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/7582720_4794.jpg

[@alfredosantos5649]

Now Requiem - Attack on titan - grissini project orchestra

[@KING_FLOCH...]

You need to see the lyrics to this song.

[@CatharsisYT]

I actually did look them up afterwards out of sheer curiosity. The mood definitely matches the tune haha

[@KING_FLOCH...]

@@CatharsisYT ok.

[@NoobiesKobisGamer]

Hey bro.. React to Wagakki Band - 焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito) / 1st JAPAN Tour 2015 Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo . You gonna like this a lot. This band combines modern and traditional instruments.

[@CatharsisYT]

I've been following Wagakkiband forever, but I haven't seen much of their live stuff 📝

[@roycejohnsolquillo]

Please to Yuki Kajiura live#17 Parade. Any songs from that live will do. A

[@kelvinmartinez337]

XL-TT is a really good one from AOT

[@KOTOMINE_MAAAABO]

ドイツ語を多く使ってるのが良いよね〜by日本人

[@ArconBarceloEliasRafaelhomesch]

and i guess you didnt see the anime yet...a mix of master piece

[@CatharsisYT]

I have up to s3, then finished the manga. Great series for what it's worth, but the ending was a bit disappointing to me.

[@FroYo1305]

The one on the piano is the only god I worship.

[@TheRandomGuy70]

Check out more aot soundtrack, since u love drum,I recommend u react to aotf-s1,its s4 soundtrack but remake from s1

[@Keandros]

In regards to pausing or not, do what feels natural to you and your listening and reacting style. Some of the reactors that pause always disclaimer in there videos for new viewers that they pause in their reactions, but they also rewind 10 seconds or so, they also replay sections that stand put to them. Letting it play reactions have to merit of being natural in the moment, but you don't get to breakdown the technical and structure of the music as much.

[@CatharsisYT]

I tend to do deep dives more after the song myself. I react in the moment, say fleeting thoughts like a bullet point then expand upon those afterwards. It just feels the best to me

[@Salvador-312]

The Japanese are just built different dude

[@echadit]

Might I suggest reacting to The First Take channel? You can start with maybe LiSA or Yoasobi

[@CatharsisYT]

I've seen a few of those videos, but I'd have to basically be handed ones as suggestions. I do loves me some LiSA and Yoasobi, but performance videos are definitely different than just hearing a song

[@echadit]

@@CatharsisYT well, for LiSA you should start with Homura and Gurenge. As for Yoasobi, Gunjou's First Take is great

[@sammiwright8786]

Wait till you listen to S4P2’s opening

[@rodolfolopezrdz5951]

react to "Rumbling" opening

[@CatharsisYT]

I would if I hadn't heard it dozens of times already and played it on streams most of those times haha

[@impek667]

ok now go watch Attack on Titan and get your mind blown

[@jaredhigham869]

Im am seeing a distinct lack of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn in this comment section

[@CatharsisYT]

Don't worry it's already on my list 😏

[@Ah24601]

What are you doing here el Mariana?

[@w.s6124]

Could you react to Jojo mayer. Maybe like Jabon or smth.

[@rafliirfanhaikal6526]

i reccomend you watch the whole anime hahaha

[@kishimotohooks5575]

Try aot all intro song

[@CatharsisYT]

I've already heard them all 😏

[@wenom1859]

El Mariana inglés

[@amihar_nohara3183]

AOT🔛🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertbreezy463]

Attack on titan the better ost in the history TV?

[@upgan8068]

Next react this sawano song : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6vdZotnqtx-ma8

[@Leo-mc9zc]

Bro check anime

[@CatharsisYT]

as if I haven't watched it :V

[@rajsarkar5227]

Please listen you say run from my hero academia

[@CatharsisYT]

Would if I hadn't been blasting that song 24/7 since it came out lol. I actually used to play that one on the drums all the time in 2017

[@hindude4572]

Brother can you please pause and then give your commentary? I know its more editing for you but you miss some of the subtle shifts in music talking over it like this.

[@CatharsisYT]

I promise I don't. I've got that ✨neurodivergent ear✨. I can take in 3 different conversations all at once comfortably. Music included. If I didn't comment on it I wouldn't have anyway tbh.

[@morgan4574]

Definitely try watching AOT dubbed. The dubs are actually really good

[@codea4272]

Also react to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6PCgYV7p7WhmJI also from hiroyuki sawano

[@josejrcelzo1756]

Dont pause, please..

[@zhorenlogg]

Eliana's voice (1st) is so powerful, but man Gemie (3rd) is such an angel here

[@essammohamed1568]

agreed also Mika Kobayashi who sang the original (attack on titan track) and the song (Bauklötze) that played when Hange died

[@majidmuraza]

@@essammohamed1568 man i miss mika and cyua

[@spinningredchair8092]

11:26 little did he know he was listening to perhaps the greatest piece of betrayal in animation history.

[@noname-nn7nz]

This music gives ptsd vibes

[@essammohamed1568]

Every time I hear it I see Eren crying and shouting "You're the worst you damn traitors"

[@ionlyspeakfacts4395]

dude you gotta react to 1-7 openings of attack on titan

[@CatharsisYT]

This wouldn't be genuine, I've heard them all and played most of them on stream by now 🫠

[@yanderekat1]

@@CatharsisYT appreciate the honesty - love seeing blind reactions!

[@pavillion2007]

@@CatharsisYT What about "Ashes on the fire" or "Footsteps of doom" also from AOT?

[@CatharsisYT]

@@yanderekat1 I'd only ever make exceptions for things that don't ring a bell anymore because my short term memory for music is hilariously short. It takes multiple intentional listens for me to remember songs. When I stream and play requests, i can be requested the same song once a week for like 2 months before I start retaining it at times. I refer to it as "in the ears, out the limbs"