FIRST TIME Hearing SAVAGE GARDEN - "To The Moon & Back" | REACTION & ANALYSIS

[@trulymadly9562]

I really loved watching your reaction to this song. Darren Hayes has one of the most unique voices and is a favorite singer of mine. Their music in the 90s was just amazing. I wore out their albums by listening to them so much. Thanks for sharing your reaction. I enjoyed reliving the joy of it with you.

[@suzanneh.3822]

They never made a bad song. So good

[@demon6937]

true that

[@victorcook4530]

You can say that again. Shame they only had a couple albums

[@khategerona6871]

@@victorcook4530 There's something wonderful in a legacy that was left untouched 💙

[@victorcook4530]

@@khategerona6871 absolutely. Both albums are masterpieces.

[@khategerona6871]

@@victorcook4530 😘😘😘

[@JupiterThndr]

Savage Garden is a Australian band really popular in the late 90's. Over here they were always chart topping with so many of their songs. Darren Hayes has amazingly unique vocals and alot of emotion when he sings.

[@xxMelaniexx]

This whole album is a 90s vibe, so many good songs

[@victorcook4530]

Agree, but also timeless… which also seems to be a ‘90s thing too.

[@khategerona6871]

@@victorcook4530 yeah an indication of 90s. It's timeless 💙💙💙

[@bbcbbc1717]

Agreed. Great time if they rode the 90s wave from early grunge to pop explosion with boy bands, Brittany, etc. Masters at writing/producing amazing pop tracks that are truly timeless. Daniels voice is amazing that another who tries to cover plates. Loved that Anton has embraced this band.

[@joelholland8523]

The good days 🙌

[@irinavalerieva]

They have only two albums as a band (sadly) but Darren Hayes has released a few solo albums as well. I envy you for just getting to know them. I still remember the feeling when I heard their songs for the first time. Their albums got me through my high school years. The songs have stood the test of time, in my opinion.

[@terohietamies9441]

Affirmation is my favorite song from Savage Garden. Lyrics are so great.

[@annesmith2259]

Soooo agree with you on that … their best track

[@victorcook4530]

Not my favorite musically, but the lyrics are absolutely wonderful!

[@soniavangar1628]

The lyrics, I'm blessed to have savage garden growing up. But even I didn't understand the intensity of the lyrics as a kid but I knew they were special. Bought the album straightaway. Music I'm accustomed with, which is epic. Understated band so thank u for covering. Also welcome to this world, lol.

[@felixcassiani4188]

Somebody has already mentioned, "truly madly deeply". But you should really listen to it. It is marvelous! Thanks for this reaction! I love this band. This brings me so many memories.

[@riaanbehr7976]

This is a masterpiece. Both their albums are. I want you has a Roxette kinda vibe to it. These guys were massive back in the day 👌👌👌

[@amandawhittaker3833]

I also want to group hug all the other SG/Darren Hayes fans for these positive comments. They are super underrated and deserve all the praise and more ❤️

[@LunaSunnySunflower]

💯

[@chrisvandijk99]

hear hear

[@bellabana]

Savage Garden was huge in the 90’s. Darren Hayes has such beautiful voice and what made him so special was not only his voice but the lyrics he wrote, every song told a story.

[@user-jw8nl5br5f]

You have to listen to their song "I want you". You will fall in love with this song immediately

[@lotosland]

I have been listening to this song since childhood, twenty years have passed, and it does not bother me.

[@michellebarry1555]

Very underrated band. They were my favorite, back in the day, Darren’s voice is amazing. They didn’t last long but what they did put out was really good.

[@kelloneill74]

Oh my gosh - I watch a lot of reactors, quite frankly because I enjoy watching someone reflect back to me my own love of particular songs. You however, philosophise about the songs in a way that I hadn't necessarily thought about. Your thoughts on this were great - your take of the different ears was also intelligent and intuitive. Great reaction.

[@AylaOlivieri]

I’ve watched this reaction so many times and I can never get enough of it. Darren has the most beautiful voice. Especially live, I was listening to him singing away to himself on Instagram live this morning. He is just a beautiful soul with the ability to give you all the feels with his music and lyrics

[@TimedRevolver]

A lot of people mention 'Truly Madly Deeply' or 'I Knew I Loved You' when talking about Savage Garden, but their song 'Crash and Burn' is my favorite. This one is a close second. EDIT: Also, Darren Hayes has a voice like silk.

[@wordsatdawn3388]

Yes. Crash and Burn is hands down the best. second place goes to the animal song

[@marktallentire3464]

Crash and Burn is incredible as is Affirmation

[@EasyModeFishing]

They have at least 6 songs that are awesome.

[@marcelotto6825]

Just last week I took my 2 Savage Garden CD's to my car and I've loved listening to it again. If you like pop and good melodies, this has to be part of everyone's playlists. I promise, there is isn't a bad song on either of their 2 albums! You can react to every song and be blown away.

[@kerrypattersonneewhiteside7807]

Welcome to Australian Music. We have so much more for you to hear.

[@mariflame1821]

I love Savage Garden...my wedding first dance song was "I knew I loved you" by Savage Garden. "I want you" was a really fun song by them. Loved their sound and his voice!

[@TheLHBT]

Listen Savage Garden - Crash and Burn

[@Ottuln]

A bit late, but I have loved this song since it came out. As a teenager I sat in my car after work with the song on, along with Matchbox, Pearl Jam, and others, and cried myself out before going home so my family wouldn't know how messed up I was. It really is powerful. To your point about the difference between now and then I would say that in the 90s we had lost what we had been told was our grounding purpose in opposing Russia and we felt adrift. The music was looking inward and seeing all of the darkness and struggle, but there was always a feeling of hope, of almost grabbing the light that we could just see out of the corner of our eyes, themes of struggle, but a recognition that everyone was there, and that we could sit and hang with our friends for an hour, skateboarding, talking, whatever it was, and not mention our struggles, but draw strength from knowing everyone was there with similar feelings. Today, with social media and the shift from in person to online interaction we have never been so isolated. The music today isn't searching, it's nihilistic. It thinks that it has found the truth, that there is nothing to seek and that self-centered hedonism is the only enlightened path. Strangely, I feel Taylor Swift is the perfect example of that transition. Her early stuff was hopeful, narrative and bright. About love and relationships and coming together. Slowly her themes changed to temporary happiness, self-focus and wealth. It's really depressing to go back to her first album and realize that she has become everything the villains in those songs represented. Sorry for the novel, but I broody right now and watching people experience these songs for the first time always buoys me up.

[@K3mbusm]

One of the most underrated songs of all time. I feel bad you've missed out on it until this point. Thanks for awesome video & God bless!

[@caerjones6693]

Classic. This song never gets old. I love Savage Garden. I'm so glad you get to discover them!

[@tylergirl1970]

This album is SOOO good. Love it and this band.

[@Dana082]

Ah.. definetly in my top 10 90's playlist 👑 This band is a gem and it's a pitty they didn't last longer. Your discription of that era in music is spot on👍I'm very very impressed with this reaction overall 💗

[@dystar112]

The 90s and 80s were an awesome time for music.

[@kellycurtis7732]

This song actually gives me the feels. Atmospheric, and amazing voice, as you eluded to.

[@sophielove7896]

One of my favourite songs back in the days and yes, Darren Hayes had such a sensual unique voice. You should react to their song "Insatiable"..also one of my favourites.

[@kandicehalfacre2005]

I highly recommend Crash and Burn, I Want You, and Chained to You. But every track on both albums are so good. And Darren's first solo record, Spin, is really great as well.

[@TheColeTruth]

his entire solo career is stronger the SG stuff, imo but I love both.

[@amandawhittaker3833]

I especially love Secret Codes & Battleships...end to end fantastic album!

[@fellihoijer4395]

The fact that they are Huge part of my childhood and I can never get tired of their songs😍😫

[@Rcortinas]

This is one of my absolute faves from savage garden! unfortunately its kinda been forgotten through the years. glad u liked it! love ur genuine reaction to it

[@laurawallis7093]

This is the 'Americanized' music video. The original video that was released in Australia with the song was a space video.

[@gugula11]

I really love the way you break this song, the bands lyrics & narrative, & your appreciation perspective. Savage Garden we’re a band from Brisbane, Queensland the state of Australia 🇦🇺 1 of my ole time favourite bands & Daryn Hayes is such amazing humble singer & person 🎤💝

[@mulefeather6064]

You might want to check out Darren Hayes as a solo artist. Savage Garden only released 2 albums before they broke up, but Darren is about to release his 5th solo album.

[@eleniprovia7667]

Savage Garden are amazing. Darren Hayes’s voice is one of the best. Please do more Savage Garden and Darren Hayes reactions!

[@franklinantoniolooarosemen9613]

Hi, Darren Hayes has a beautiful voice, please react to "Insatiable" his voice in this song is so amazing, thanks, saludos y bendiciones para todos desde ciudad de Panama, Happy New Year 2022.

[@courtneymoore3177]

He was so beautiful too.

[@vdez83]

His falsetto in that song though..... **chef's kiss**

[@LunaSunnySunflower]

Insatiable 💜👊

[@annepascoe3029]

Absolutely fantastic takes me back

[@mutazal80]

The vocal. The instruments of this song is 🔥 🔥 🔥 it's like they're taking us to another space. Love your reaction so much!

[@PetyrinaJaye]

I’m new to your Reaction page, and I’m stoked to see you reacted to this Savage Garden song. So many people go straight to “I Knew I Loved You” or their other mega hits, but their first album (major U.S.) was a devastatingly overlooked masterpiece. I’m excited to see if you ever went back to them. ❤❤❤❤

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

They were big in the 90s in Singapore.

[@terrylewis_]

Really really love the first two Savage Garden albums (Savage Gardens and Affirmations). Darren Hayes' voice is awesome, I love some of his solo stuff as well, like "Insatiable". After I typed this up I am so jazzed to look through all of those reactions!! Most people do not look through so much of their music - I am SO SO excited!!

[@lebs149]

Literally the best reaction on KZbin! Thank you for actually reacting to this gem. Always reminds me of my childhood. 5:26 just shows that the song is so catchy! Love it

[@lotosland]

Savage garden is my favorite band. Thanks for the review. This band needs to be brought back to the stage.

[@ebonikemp3285]

Literally every SG song is gold. Darren's solo work is also incredible and so worth a listen

[@vanessahunt586]

Their first album is awesome,it'd be awesome to see reactions to truly madly deeply, break me shake me & I want you,all are amazing 🤘🎶🤘🎶🤘🎶 💖💖💖 your genuine reaction,I totally agree with ya about being broken,I was for years.Luckily I'm in a much brighter place now & life is pretty damn good 👍👍

[@cindyschumann3055]

This has ALWAYS been one of my very faves of theirs! I knew every song, but this one captured me from the 1st note! Thanks for doing these!

[@Reign_of_Conno]

Great reaction! I love this song aswell. Other ones by them you could look at are I want you; I knew I loved you; Truly, madly, deeply. Their lead singer Darren Hayes also has a great solo song called Insatiable- his voice on that is incredible

[@icylace]

As much as you were pleasantly surprised by the song, I was pleasantly surprised by your deep reflections after you listened to it. "To The Moon & Back" is my favorite Savage Garden song and one of my favorite songs in general. You may want to check out the Australian music video version. I personally find it more fascinating.

[@kristinbosby9036]

That’s the Australian Orchestra at the end 😭 so beautiful…

[@AbsintheWaltz]

I’m always so happy when I see people discovering/enjoying Savage Garden. Still one of my favorite bands. If you haven’t already, you should check out: Crash and Burn Two Beds and a Coffee Machine Truly Madly Deeply A Thousand Words

[@DSGodiva]

They may have only made 2 albums, but it's a catalogue of nothing but great songs! "Gunning Down Romance", "Affirmation", "Mine", and "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" are just a few of my favorites.

[@kristinbosby9036]

Amen. Gunning Down Romance would be amazing for him to react to.

[@NotSoTypikal]

I was OBSESSED with this song!!

[@RolandDeschain1]

This is a perfect pop song. Savage Garden ended around the new Millenium. The guitarist/songwriter Daniel Jones hated being a pop star and he walked away from the band at their height. Singer Darren Hayes has continued a solo career ever since.

[@melneth3119]

Also the fact that the band didn't want him to come out because it could damage their image.

[@RolandDeschain1]

@@melneth3119 That was probably more the management and label. I don't imagine Daniel would have cared. But by all accounts it was Daniel Jones who ended the band.

[@scottyh8494]

Savage Garden were brilliant, they are from Brisbane Australia originally. They only did two albums. Darren Hayes has an excellent voice and Daniel Jones guitar playing was great. They found world wide fame in the 90's.

[@marje8249]

Beautiful song 🥰

[@jasondaniels640]

A classic. Bump for the algorithm.

[@paulmason6474]

Happy New Year to you and everybody here

[@poeticsunsetescapes]

Wishing you an incredible, rich journey, filled with wellness and blessings throughout 2022 and beyond!! Love how you do what you do, Anton!! Wish I had time to engage with everyone more frequently! I watch most every video you publish. Cheers, CB And yes, SG is a band whose best songs and production embeds itself like candy earworms...love their work!

[@TheAntonNetwork]

Thank you Chris, I appreciate it a lot brother 👊🏻

Did you know Darren Hayes was fan of Roxette? In 2011, he was the opening act for the Roxette concert in London, and he sang a part of "Listen to your heart" (minute 7:38) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHe8fo2ffZaCrqs

[@jesicadpsc]

Who wasn't fan of Roxette? One of the greatest band ever.

[@kimwatchesstuff]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned but they got the name for their bands because Darren Hayes is an Anne rice fan. Lestat the vampire called his world a Savage Garden. Also rest in peace Anne.

[@abbybennett5454]

Love love love, was australias best song of the year 1997 aria awards. The band received 10 arias that year..

[@beautifullyfractured]

PLEASE do more Savage Garden! Even though they only put out two studio records, almost every song was amazing. Darren (the singer) went on to have a pretty successful solo career. Anyways, more Savage Garden please!! You'll love them even more. 🥰💜

[@Ariel-x1x]

I grew up with this song, what a brilliant band. Beautiful.

[@kimkovaly3096]

Absolutely love Savage Garden and this is one of my favorites. Great reaction as always ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonwinger2935]

Beautiful voice. ❤

[@godsdaughter_1234]

Love the strings at the end. I forgot about that part. I love the beat too.😅

[@kmach1000]

Darren Hayes has the most awesome voice and the most beautiful lips 😄 Love their songs! "Animal song" and "The lover after me" are my favorites. But their two albuns are amazing.

[@susanasilva1647]

Darren Hayes - Insatiable Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You Savage Garden - The Animal Song

[@matthew_hallam90]

Yay Anton!!! You re-uploaded my favourite!! I really can’t wait to see more of your reactions to these guys!! 👏🏻❤️😄

[@Sandro-ij7te]

You are overwhelmed like of this beauty!!! I better gooooo!!!!

[@dystar112]

Beautiful interpretation of this song 🎵 💥💯

[@tylergirl1970]

I love their song Santa Monica. There is no video but please check it out!

[@hibhibb5429]

You should check out Savage Garden "I Want You", "Affirmation" and "2 beds and a coffee machine". Savage Garden is very special!!

[@lotosland]

I look forward to your new reviews on this band.

[@IzzyGray]

One of my fav bands. Underrated band but I really love all of their songs and this is my all time fav song. First time I heard this song on the radio when I was 13yo and I fell in love with this song and Darren's unique and calm voice right away. My mom thought he was a woman bc of his voice lol but she too loves this song very much. I'm 29 now and I'm still listening to this song. Thank you for uploading this and for the reaction ! I'm your new subscriber!

[@GortholMormegil]

I love how the song literally goes to space with that classical outro. '90s Classic.

[@mariabrandalise82]

I love Savage Garden 😍. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@FreyrNordisk]

One of my favorites from them, good memories ❤️

[@kimtalley4496]

I Want you, Truly Madly Deeply, I knew I Loved you. All 3 great songs. I recommend u react to all 3.

[@Palumbo-v8t]

Great review! the ladies made a real contribution as well at that time

[@kristinawrites238]

It’s still one of my favourite songs, but I love all their tracks. I also agree completely with your impressions about 90’s music.

[@nickhaswell6011]

This song is soooooooo amazing loved it the day it came out and my god sounds awesome still today Simply magical masterpiece

[@sab-ali]

As a teen when it came out i felt totally satisfied listing to their music. It still is so satisfying. In the seq of boy bands, savage garden saved me.

[@Marian1st.]

Love your reaction. You really enjoyed this. ❤ Such an amazing song indeed.

[@lotosland]

Three favorite songs. To the moon and back, crush and burn, Affirmation. And Darren Hayes song A Fear of Falling Under

[@vdez83]

Darren is a brilliant song writer. You should check out Insatiable. That was one of his first solo tracks

[@amandawhittaker3833]

This has got to be my favourite reaction ever! I've been an SG fan since the start, and also a fan of Darren Hayes (the voice and the lyrics). Top 3 is very difficult. I'd love to see you react to Gunning Down Romance You Can Still Be Free Affirmation Crash & Burn Hold Me

[@godsdaughter_1234]

Love this song! So cool!

[@jessesmotherman8211]

Love that you mentioned Rob Thomas. I agree. Love them both.

[@ScottishT]

Crash and Burn, I Want You and The Lover After me. Darren Hayes solo stuff is great too.

[@emily_stewart]

Savage Garden is so fucking underrated. I was but a child during their prime and they were one of my favorite bands, hands down! ❤

[@beekarinsaan]

They weren't underrated at all, they split so Darren didn't make it as big as when they were Savage Garden.

[@theConquerersMama]

I enjoy hearing your take on the decade arcs. Interesting insight that was hard to see at the time.

[@SGH28N]

Hi there. Just found your channel. Loved your thoughts on this song. I’m now binge watching all your videos. You have a great voice too 😀 Liked and subscribed. 😀

[@matthew_hallam90]

My top 3 would be Affirmation, Crash and Burn and I Want You. And I don’t think you’ve done those yet. Mind you though.. Hold Me, The Lover After Me, and Two Beds and a Coffee Machine are also up there for me as well.

[@stephenflood5374]

Savage garden had other hits ,,truly madly deeply,, I knew I loved you

[@jerickson725]

They have some great hits from the 90's, but they are good. I like "Truly, Madly, Deeply" the best. Thanks for another great reaction

[@MrsJPow]

His voice is a major source of my nostalgia. God I love being a millennial.

[@dystar112]

So proud of this Aussie band. 💯💫