FIRST REACTION to the Incredible POLYPHIA (G.O.A.T) 🐐🎸🔥

[@a_green_cat]

The second Henson starts playing the guitar chase looks shocked, confused and amazed, and that's literally exactly what my face looked like when I found Polyphia

[@ChaseCarneson]

I think my face is still stuck like that.

[@dimasputra7369]

Dude, totally. I just found them last week. It's totally conventional guitar playing, music. Shocked, confused, amazed. Yea, yea me too lol

[@EndimiSerenity]

@@ChaseCarneson and then you haven't seen them do this live...

[@simonilett998]

Yeh me too, but not in the way most people are about it...I just don't get what all the fuss is about?? Must be a guitarist thing, or a new age thing🤮🤮

[@EndimiSerenity]

@@simonilett998 it's about technique and time signatures, very hard technical stuff, I saw the transposed scores of some of their songs and it's all theoretically perfect but even for trained musicians extremely hard to execute correctly (it's like the guitarist's Bela Bartok, - piano music - you hate it first and then you grow to love it because it's just so... oddly perfect in it's own right)

[@Guitartom-rh5zm]

“ I wasn’t prepared for this “. Yeah we all said that 😂

[@ThyLLiS-]

I discovered this band and this song this morning. After listening to it like 30 times today, I'm still not prepared.

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

@@ThyLLiS- lol hear it live...prepare to be disappointed.

[@ThyLLiS-]

@@TheEvilWithinKevin Actually I've seen some lives, i found it not that bad. I've seen some people destroying their ability to play live, so I was prepared to a desaster, but it's actually not bad.

[@Luismayer77]

@@TheEvilWithinKevin is an unbelieveble hard song to play. Is so tight they have to be perfect timed to play this live. Give them some time and they will mastered it. They are music monsters

[@dankjuice9187]

@@TheEvilWithinKevin still better than studioforce

[@GreyException]

The drummer is switching between triplets, sixteenths and quarter notes and whatnot while still maintaining perfect BPM (with everyone else being on sync, crazy) and has that trap/hip-hopish vibe. It's soo goood

[@ChaseCarneson]

Good shout friend. Yeah it's intense.

[@delbomb3131]

I think it's telling that no matter how good the 2 guitars are, the song ends with the 2 guitars being drawn into the drums and the bass elevated with the drums closing it out. Everyone with a music background I've seen talk about it has brought attention to the drums but i haven't seen that aspect of the video mentioned and i believe it was done on purpose. They're in a house of worship and being pulled into the drums. Great stuff

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

it sounds like the dummer is on a new rift the entire track

[@gerrykavanagh]

To me, the drummer & bass player and their interrplay through the track are the standout performances. Tim and Scott are fantastic, but the rhythm just blows my mind.

[@MrNbvasquez]

@@gerrykavanagh rhythm section always has more fun

[@simonockwell3485]

Most reactors: plays half the song looking shocked and amazed. Chase: Actually pauses and breaks down what he hears every minute. And goes back so we miss nothing, but also so we can hear what he does! I Love listening to this guys breakdowns of songs! He’s not just a reaction channel, this guy takes us on the journey with him! 👌

[@ChaseCarneson]

I really really appreciate this. Thank you so much for the kind words

[@hamimabd]

This is exactly what I want to say about Chase

[@meeperella804]

Same

[@Osphe]

First video I've seen of Chase. Was gonna say "stop pausing the video so often" but at the end I really liked what he did. Probably one of the best reactions I've seen. Very knowledgeable of music too

[@ZL1LoVeR]

First time seeing one of his reviews. He easily earned another subscriber

[@CoenBijpost]

They do this live too. The way Tim Henson writes his riffs is insane as well. He writes synth lines in midi, not caring about guitar grips, and then just finds ways to play it on guitar. So cool.

[@JoelGriggs42]

The two guitarists for Polyphia actually played on a track from Babymetal's newest album.

[@McMan12345671]

oh shoot which one?

[@hamimabd]

Brand new day is the track. It's my favorite one from the album

[@AdmiralKnight]

@@McMan12345671 'Brand New Day' - It's the one that sounds like a Polyphia song with Babymetal doing backup vocals lol

[@pete-m86]

Wow, now that you mention it...

[@chrisinnes4706]

Now I know, I know 😂

[@auracle6184]

"That must be an absolute nightmare to play live" TFW they play it perfectly as their soundcheck lmao

[@MonticArckeys]

Yeah they do in that but there's so many performances where they're either too drunk or just not practiced enough. It's hard to play it this well.

[@szchietzmane6436]

@@MonticArckeys Tim said on his stream that they did it on purpose. The drunk play i mean. I forgot which stream he said that

[@paulyallsbrook1496]

Watched them play this song live. Can confirm. Equally as good.

[@Fantazy1028]

Yea except when they tour and they are drunk/high out of their mind 🤣🤣🤣 they did not care at ALL during their first tour but from what I hear their recent shows are really good

[@jcbarros71]

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[@aryasandeep8931]

Chase is like the only person I've seen on youtube who appreciates this song like how it deserves to be appreciated

[@danstrife]

On the bass solo those are not drum samples, that’s Clay Gober doing ghost pop notes on his bass

[@_thanakin]

It's both. It borrows that element from metal where certain chugs are enhanced by the kick to give it more punch. But you're right about the ghost notes, and I don't think the kicks are sampled at that point. He demonstrates it a lot on his Instagram.

[@lukejulson4466]

Also those high notes arent samples either its tim doing harmonics

[@AdmiralKnight]

Ooooh, Chase hasn't heard Polyphia before? This is gonna be good.

[@antoniothenatural]

he should hear Chon...

[@KeeperOfKale222]

There's something so satisfying about watching someone else discover something you like. It's as if you're rediscovering it all over again.

[@kafka8297]

@@KeeperOfKale222 tru tru

[@christiandiaz594]

LOL I was thinking the same thing

[@joegahlagar2002]

Early polyphia was shit tho with their boring riffs and licks

[@Fourchette_92]

One of the most professional reactions I've seen so far. Thanks for that.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you my friend. That's a really nice comment to read.

[@meeperella804]

I really think you should check out Plini. Another instrumental artist. "Cascade" is a great song. Or "Paper Moon" "Electric Sunrise" "Handmade Cities"

[@lot5602]

Also Chon!

[@BroopSoL1441]

@@DylboBaggins92 Agreed. That 7/4 time signature is so much fun to jam to

[@mikenrad3507]

every piece matters! chills every time

[@FLY1NF1SH]

+1 for electric sunrise, one of my faves

[@XBludclahtX]

Papers moons is one of the best musical compositions I have ever heard.

[@mikegutschow8384]

The way your mouth fell open and your eyes opened up when the first riff started is the reason I watch reactions.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha couldn't help myself

[@JacaboBlanco]

Incorporating natural harmonics into a melody in the way Tim does is absolutely insane. It's beautiful. It's intricate. It's just amazing.

[@ChaseCarneson]

It's immense

[@SandraNelson063]

I remember my first exposure to The Grateful Dead. At a point when they had been with each other for decades. They knew each others skill level and rabbit holes so well...they sounded like an intricate Celtic knot. They all held an end of the rope, they all knew how to dance their instruments through the design of the knot. That took DECADES. These CHILDREN are doing it before they are 40. They are all younger than 40, right? Frightening. Delightful!

[@mechadroit]

I think the oldest is maybe 30. They aren't even close to 40. Babies.

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

i grew up classically trained. violin … my first live band concert was a phish show and it left such a lasting impression on me how long they could jam out and basically improve for hours and hours. changed my life.

[@spdcrzy]

Tim is classically trained on violin and writes his music in a DAW. He has devised ENTIRELY new techniques as a result in order to actually be able to play those songs live. ALL of them practice like serious classical solo musicians do, day in, day out. It's absolutely incredible. I think their drummer is the oldest now at 36. I feel like this is what it must have felt like for people in the 80s who heard people THEIR age doing that kind of incredibly technical but beautiful musical work. Also, as to how they're doing it? They've already been playing together for nearly a decade at this point. They met in high school WAY back in the day.

[@ShredddT]

Probably the best reaction vid to this song I’ve seen all around. Genuine, knowledgeable, and well put.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you very much!!!

[@ShredddT]

No, thank you.

[@samcolvin5825]

Finally a reaction channel that actually has a point/purpose

[@ChaseCarneson]

I don't best, Sam

[@amjrpain919]

I've watched your reaction vid now 3 times, just to see a mirror reaction to my own. This was my initial exposure to polyphia, and Chase as well, totally satisfactory!! love,love,LOVED IT!!💯💥😎

[@maximilianschultz8244]

I enjoyed how they let each of the band members shine through out the song and then the incredibly intricate structure at the end of the song where you had gaps for the guitar, bass, drums, and that sample they brought back from the beginning. It was like lattices with a bunch of holes in them, but when you overlayed them all, they filled the space.

[@lakshmangunasekara9401]

MOST interesting short piece. Thanks, Chase, for introducing me to Polyphia. Liked your comments on Band Maid, too.

[@Solkan55]

There's something so amazing about watching someone else discover something you like. It's like you're rediscovering it all over again.

[@jamieelynne4]

You're my favorite reactor by far. I love rewatching your reactions because I feel like you're experiencing what I am but I also get to learn so much from you. Thank you for doing this channel 😊

[@ChaseCarneson]

Appreciate that Jamie. Thank you so much.

[@alexeiprodigy7948]

I've listened to GOAT countless times but it still amazes me...very beautifully written I would say

[@goodnightosaka]

A fellow Chase! Good video mate

[@ChaseCarneson]

Another chase!!!!!!

[@ranyork7626]

Probably the best reaction vid I've seen, love how u actually properly analyze the musicianship. Most are just like "wow sounds cool".

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for that man. I do my best.

[@jakelawson1]

Chase, I keep coming back to this to demonstrate why I love reaction videos. The joy of discovery on your face is infectious. I get to hear this song for the first time every time I watch this. Magical.

[@kavukkii]

This aint a reaction video, this is an analysis. 10/10

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate you.

[@dicodec]

I am still continuously mind blown by this song! Every time i listen to it, I hear something new.

[@commediaDollArte]

13:18 I had the privilege of seeing them play live in London this February after discovering them only a month before. They opened with G.O.A.T., and, to be perfectly honest, it was just like the recording, bar the obvious fact that live mixing is not creating a single song but rather leveling single instruments together. Absolutely stellar performance, an amazing atmosphere, and possibly the nicest crowd ever even down to a properly painful mosh pit which was only created when Scott LePage (the second guitarist to come in on this track) said during the intro to G.O.A.T. "Now make a hole in the middle of the floor and wait for the drop. YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, MOTHERFUCKERS"

[@kalebdaark100]

Thankyou so much for this reaction video. I've never heard of Polyphia, but if i had heard this before most of it would have gone straight over my head without your video. I Need to play this music through again straight away.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you liked it. I'm really amped on these guys

[@kalebdaark100]

@@ChaseCarneson , I've played this track through a few times and stopped actually watching the video (although it is clever in its self) and it just gets better and better.

[@micahsawyer]

i must say, ive watched A LOT of musical reaction, many for this song alone. And you sir have provided the best reaction. You caught many little things that most professionals would have missed. You sir have a thorough understanding of music and have earned my subscription. The technicality of Polyphia is absurdly rare.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Really appreciate that Micah. Thanks for watching and for the sub. Hopefully you'll find a bunch more videos to enjoy on the channel.

[@LM_612]

omg you broke this down so perfectly, great job! It's so great hearing other people notice all these nuances too, in both technique and music video. This song is so completely technical and I think all musicians are understanding the difficulty level in what they've done here.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you so much. This was a an incredible experience and I loved every second of this.

[@Tomcat088]

This is by far, the best evaluation that I’ve heard for ANY “musician” type of videos. You understood EVERYTHING that was going on in this video, including the effects. I’ve heard so many people try to say that this is just related to triggers, fake, etc. You understand how complicated this is, but it’s the syncopation, their musician ability, the balance/mix, and just being there together. I agree with you that I’d hate to see all these layers, and mixing them; it’s amazing. I know that it would take years for my friends and I could each do this individually (maybe), but to pull it all together after that (UNGODLY!!) Glad you liked it. They do have a live version, listen to it. Lol.

[@Beaufortlawrence]

Polyphia dropped a new track about 2 weeks ago called playing god. Loved your breakdowns of the other tracks you’ve done. This one would absolutely blow your mind!

[@northstar7694]

woah...woah...woah... That was the most interesting thing i've heard in a bit. More of these guys!!!!!!! Awesome

[@ChaseCarneson]

Definitely more of these guys coming out soon.

[@trouble1690]

Absolutely phenomenal breakdown man. These guys are from my hometown of Dallas Texas in the states. And Ive known them for quite a while You've got a great ear and picked up on a lot of stuff that most people miss.

[@patfix]

Oh yeah I instantly got a big smile when you said you never listened to them. Knowing you're a musician I knew it was going to blow your mind, like it did with mine. The best thing is, even do it's so intricate it's still very melodic and memorable. Check out Tim Henson when you want to feel like you suck at guitar (the 'young looking' guitarist - he is 27 btw).

[@chrisinnes4706]

It's not often I'm surprised by music, but that's twice this year, firstly by Spiritbox and now by Polyphia. Wow. Whomever recommended them, thank you.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Gotta do spiritbox soon!!!

[@paravarium]

*happiness swells*

[@chrisinnes4706]

@@ChaseCarneson I'm feeling like I'm over selling them now 😂. I've been exploring metal a lot this year as it's a genre I didn't know much about. I lot of bands I find quite interchangeable but spiritbox to me are uniquely identifiable with a (to me) complexity to their music. Suffice to say I now patreon them.

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Went to see these guys live in Toronto last December and this was their opening song. Kickass show! My personal favourite has to be Euphoria, slightly older track from them.

[@hamimabd]

Most of the songs from that album is my favorite

[@rererere96]

The first song i ever heard from them, so glad it popped in my recommended

[@dimoraes0902]

I saw them live in Dublin... Very very impressive!

[@KyleJFalcon]

I was there too haha. They were incredible. Found it hilarious when Scott said "I forgot the lyrics to this next one so you'll have to sing along". Then they immediately played Champagne and the whole crowd was humming every note

[@richardherman1513]

30 years of love for music and this song is the first to bring me to tears with sound alone. With no words to make you feel like their talking to you. Absolute perfection. They are the greatest I’ve ever heard

[@wendtils]

I love seeing people get excited about songs the same way I do. This is an awesome reaction and breakdown.

[@Buoyant_Thoughts]

I'm a guitarist of 30 years and I'm stunned at the performance of the drummer. So refreshing to hear a new sound.

[@cristophermora7171]

Bruh, no lie, this is exactly how I reacted when I first heard them. I love the look of sheer joy on your face at the end of the playthrough, much how I looked as well.

[@alexperaza9475]

Been getting into Polyphia the last few days and it hit me that the way musicians first react to it must be the way musicians reacted to Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix when they first started breaking through. That mix of having your mind blown by incredible skill but also the shocking realization that we're witnessing music changing forever right in front of our eyes (ears?)

[@jbstans]

Man I love this song and this band. They’re crazy talented. Watching them live is mind blowing. Just saw your bio, and wow Blindside is a name from my past... They were supporting at my first ever gig - Disturbed at the Brixton Academy.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Amazing band

[@stevenjones917]

Possibly the best reviewer out there. So glad I stumbled across Polyphia which allowed me to stumble across this channel. Great stuff, really good breakdowns on what’s going on in the music.

[@jacksonweinberg3544]

This is some of the most legit3musical analysis in a reaction video i have ever seen. Earned my subscription

[@ChaseCarneson]

Appreciate that. Welcome to the team 👌🙌

[@nestorasbellas6604]

Every other time I come to check for a new upload, I check older ones to pick one and listen. For a very odd reason, I skipped this one more than once. I was wrong! Very nice as always listening this composition through your reaction, especially now that it was also my first time listening to it!

[@ThyLLiS-]

I really loved your analysis. On point everytime.

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate that!

[@3WWizard]

This is my favorite thing that I have heard for the first time through your channel. I am a sucker for great guitar playing in a lot of different styles. I haven't ever heard anything like this before and loved it. Yet another reason for me to keep watching your videos.

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

Its not exactly the same at all but Charlie Robbins, Manuel Fernandes and ichika are generally considered in the same sort of genre.

[@Gopha23]

That first face when the guitar started was priceless

[@darkletrs4286]

Best review I’ve seen on KZbin . Thanks for breaking it down bit by bit .

[@qmiller9]

You've done it!! You've found my favorite genre of music for yesterday now, new instrumental progressive metal. And Polyphia are asking the best in my opinion... And so young like you said. Please continue to react to these types of videos. Plini, Sithu Aye, Intervals, David Maxim Micic, Jakub Zetecki, Owane....... I'm so happy to find a channel that really digs deep with the nuances of my favorite music. I'm subscribed and looking forward to more. Cheers!!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Nice one. Welcome to the team, Quinton. Lots more to come 💪👌

[@alecboucher5984]

Bro you have an ear for music. Pointed out things I couldn't put into words. Great analysis and good stuff

[@ChaseCarneson]

Appreciate that, Alec. Thanks for the support.

[@dirtydan9904]

13:18 I saw them live in Chicago in December and they play almost flawlessly live! I could tell they were almost struggling to play O.D. though, but I couldn’t imagine anyone being able to play that song live with ease.

[@marloc2019]

They know what they're doing for sure. You know what you're talking about. Great pair, guys...

[@kcfacademy2496]

That's amazing. As someone who works in sound engineering, would love to see/hear the recording sessions for something like this not to mention the mixing part of it all.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Completely agree. Would love to sit in on that.

[@Kcgrade095]

Not sure who mixed the album, but I know Tim Henson, the guitarist, does a lot of his own mixing and sound engineering

[@Mandibularmenace]

Tim and the others usually record into a DAW with an amp sim or multi fx rig. For this album, most songs were mastered and mixed by two hip hop producers: Judge and Y2K

[@AlmostLakai94]

I've listened to them and CHON for a few years (clearly not very closely but still) and I just heard this song today. And as a *decent* guitar player I can't even comprehend this song

[@wolfhawk1999]

"Yas" is another banger by them

[@kateydrummer]

This is a masterpice, had this on repeat for days!

[@samuelecongiu6828]

His reaction as soon as Tim starts playing his reaction is priceless

[@inyathiproductions]

This group is stukkend I swear. Some sort of dark magic we don't understand. Talent alone doesn't begin to explain the brilliance.

[@Simpkomode]

The best part about seeing them live is clay the bassist before some songs going sing along if you know the words

[@Dark_Aves]

Singing along to champagne while having a dance party is the most fun ive ever had in the pit lmao

[@isaks3243]

I literally stumbled upon this song 5 or so minutes before watching this video. And as a guitarist myself did I have a near identical reaction to this song. It is so perfect in every single sense of the word. I wonder if they can even get close to make another song as epic as this one! I can't believe that this song was thought up and played. It just blows my mind!

[@szchietzmane6436]

Maybe you can check Polyphia - O.D. or every song on their New Levels New Devils album and The Most Hated EP. Btw they featured Chon, Ichika, Mateus Asato, Jason Richardson, and Yvette Young on their NLND album

[@scottcrocker3265]

If this is your Jam you should experience Animals As Leaders - Cafo. Where Polyphia still feels like a conventional song Animals As Leaders is a step into the abstract. Also Tobin Abasi almost never used a pick which is insane

[@seanbyarlay3737]

Lippincott is my favorite from them. Such a GROOVY bass line.

[@AdmiralKnight]

Upvoting this! There's a few bands like AIL that I've avoided suggesting to Chase because I assumed he's heard them before. But if he hasn't heard Polyphia then I think I need to re-evaluate that

[@notdynomonkey]

Exactly what I was thinking!!!!....

[@TheVadrigar]

Tosin is probably the greatest living guitarist.

[@freezingCode]

Q3 upvote

[@butoyighyslain171]

the "oh" voice at 3:16 when the drummer gets going is magnificent 🥁🗣📢

[@fatherjimbo]

That was amazing. I was slightly concerned when I heard instrumental but JFC....it was so trippy and awesome.

[@NyckulasLowe]

Love the videos, Chase! Thank you for expanding my mind!

[@brysannatasen2795]

"Goose" is another really good song, along with "Euphoria". Nice accent you have there, shout outs from South Africa

[@ChaseCarneson]

My guy!!!! 🇿🇦👋💪

[@piotrwas5354]

I would also recomend ,,aviator,, with one on of the fastes shreding of jameson richardson

[@humanname1458]

Imo goat is just a flex track. OG 40 oZ and light are all just good showcases. The Renaissance album is still my fave

[@yangming2themusicguy561]

Death note is always my favourite

[@dcfromthev]

Champagne!!!

[@maidenfan12]

Watching this video was like hearing this music all over again for the first time. Excellent reaction video, I really enjoyed it. Subbed.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you 🙏

[@marcsman07]

lmao his reaction. Nobody is ready for that first guitar intro.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Never ready

[@L147-p1x]

great review, immersive, detailed, not fake or exaggerated, respectful to the viewer

[@Z_TPI]

First time hearing these guys. What a wicked instrumental.

[@kennyanderson4544]

Tim Henson and Scottie Lepage are incredibly talented and they have so many well done songs. Worth checking out.

[@MilkyPotsu]

Ur in for a treat

[@johnjones4369]

Your reactions and comments are exactly how I felt the first time I saw this. When you summed it up with the instruments being a part of the players you absolutely nailed it! Great job!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for the very kind words. Appreciate it.

[@jedinxf7]

honestly it's the single greatest groove I've ever heard.

[@jannikah]

Nice! Would not have been subjected to this group otherwise. I'm intrigued! Kinda reminds me of The Mars Volta in some parts. Thank you, Mr. Carneson, for all the insight. I feel educated and entertained watching your reaction videos.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you liked it!!!

[@customersupportdeer6150]

When the song is so good Chase has to turn a review into a motivational video to keep people from going '''fuck this, those people are guitar gods, it's impossible, I quit....'

[@Jojoshiro]

I’m here just because I love Polyphia, I love the way you do your reactions man it’s real refreshing I’ll be watching more!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Nice one. Yeah these guys are 🔥

[@chasem.6455]

I was lucky enough to see Polyphia and Chon live when they came to my town, absolutely phenomenal. Goose and Light are a personal favorite from Polyphia and Peace is definitely the song I would recommend for Chon. Great stuff, love seeing people get exposed to math rock.

[@EstebanBrenesPinto]

An incredible song, made all the better by your reaction and commentary. Look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@copycatlyn]

dude, I am a HUGE fan of Polyphia! i LOVE this album! the whole thing will have your jaw dropped. Speaking of that, your face 1:14 was fucking priceless. you got a subscription out of it! But, PLEASE do more Polyphia first times! this whole album needs to be done! it is a master piece. I have listened to it almosy daily for about a year because I find something new and amazing about it everytime. I loved how you broke it down. again, you definitely got a subscription cause of that face 1:14. Fucking priceless.

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Oh wow this video was recommended again on my feed after few months, probably because this is almost at 200K VIEWS now. Congrats :) You deserve MOAR. Here's to another 100k views 🍻

[@ChaseCarneson]

For real? That's awesome. Aaah thank you. Cheer right back at ya 😉🍻

[@juliettemcgee9055]

@@ChaseCarneson I don't think you've changed that much (except the angle of the camera or you were sitting too close to the camera lol) for the past 6 months, your style, the way you interpret things, your awkwardness...pretty much still you :) Keep being you! 🤗

[@ChaseCarneson]

I don't know any other way to be 😁. I appreciate you, Juliette. Thank you for always being lovely

[@JimboKM]

Wow. I'm reminded when King Crimson came out with Discipline or The Police with Synchronicity. Something Great and something New. This could be a supergroup. Maybe the music deserves a great singer and that's why there isn't one? Please do more. I'm a big fan already.

[@nickfratto2439]

Really loving how you break it down in addition to reacting to it. Great style of video!

[@benstubbins]

I'd say check out "James Franco" & "Aviator" for Polyphia's earlier sound, "crush" for a midway point and then "Goose" & "Nasty" for their more recent style. Phenominal band, blown away whenever I heard something new from them.

[@jamesa.paintingjap.7777]

your reaction in the first 10 seconds made me SUBSCRIBE to your channel 🤘🏼. I agree and felt everything you said 🎸👊🏼

[@ClenzdTV]

Im glad someone else feels like I feel about this song

[@ChaseCarneson]

How can anyone not????

[@DominicVario]

O.D. is another great one from Polyphia

[@PlugInKali]

Yes, Polyphia! I knew you'd love this band :) For more Polyphia, try Champagne. For more instrumental prog rock, I recommend Paper Moon, by Plini. For instrumental prog metal, Animals as Leaders are unbeatable and any song from them is amazing, but some of the most popular ones among reactors are CAFO, Tooth & Claw and Ectogenesis.

[@LowendNate]

You are in for a treat with this band they are insane! i love them

[@lassemaja8382]

Its like if someone took a music box and tossed in a little demon a clown and a fairy. Im amazed.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Love this.

[@8rk]

No one has articulated what I felt when I first listened to GOAT (and OD for that matter) better than you have! Awesome video and perspective.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words.

[@SarahCharles92]

It is really awesome to see someone break down a song and talk about the particulars of what they like. Based on how you spoke about the guitar work here, I think you'd like Abandoned by Unprocessed, it has a lot of similar groove from the guitar work (though, isn't instrumental). Alternatively, I'd love to see you react to something by Protest The Hero. Sequoia Throne is a great place to start if you're prepared for the chaos!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the support. Also nice shout on the reccomendations, will give them a peep.

[@MaskedNozza]

I just found Polyphia recently and didn't realise you did GOAT a while ago, so came back to watch it. I hadn't picked up that there were digital effects on the drums at all, until you pointed it out. They're really good at using whatever tools they have available to get the sound they want. Too many people hate on it 'not being pure music' As for carrying the song, it makes it easier having something sitting forward and changing out which musician is the focus in each moment. It kind of feels like it's structured in verses that just don't have lyrics. The instruments are singing.

[@patrickowenn]

That feeling when you heard the song a million times, you get annoyed when the guy pauses the video 🤣 great reaction btw

[@nothanksimgood]

Wow. This whole analysis was incisive and well-expressed. Really enjoyed listening with you. Well done.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you very much for that.

[@miserirken]

9:30 aw yeah, that rythm is called dembow, very popular in latinamerican music.

[@greatx666]

I love that smile of a person who sincerely enjoys what he hears and sees. I also have as much enjoyment every time I listen to their songs, especially G.O.A.T, my favorite. Nice reaction, sir!

[@cmbrown832]

This sounds like dubstep with an actual guitar, drums and bass. Instead of it being all synthesized computer sounds that dubstep has.

[@auracle6184]

I love that Polyphia have kinda moved away from the prog metal style and found their own place mixing progressive instrumental music with ultra-sharp modern pop, trap and hip hop vibes, truly original and so much better for it

[@autohmae]

I think the music is actually made on the keyboard and computer ?

[@auracle6184]

@@autohmae At least what Tim writes is usually written using a keyboard to get the structure of the notes, but the final product is live instruments.

[@autohmae]

@@auracle6184 Having a 2-part song writing process makes perfect sense. Thanks for pointing out how they do it.

[@auracle6184]

@@autohmae Tim made a few videos demonstrating it :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYvVm5mXmNiHeNU&ab_channel=Polyphia

[@KAGEMORIEru]

KZbin recommended me your channel. Glad that you are taking the time to analyze the song in its entirety. Proper reaction video. You earned another sub.