The Story Of Flesh And The Power It Holds

[@scaleitback1055]

This is honestly one of the worst metal songs ever arranged. I like Death too, but good lord, 4 unrelated riffs in a row, all started by a lone guitar, in varying tempos with no thematic continuity, each potentially with the ability to introduce the verse riff but instead he puts in ALL of them- they are cool melodies and all the parts COULD deliver a sense of utility but instead by riff salading them it compromises the whole arrangement. Why three separate intro riffs starting with a drop in percussion? Any time you do that you are smashing two potential songs together. This happens when you have no internal logic to the song you are trying to write, but think your riffs are cool, and since you have no editing skills or discernment you just throw it all in. As the song progresses it only gets worse. If you step aside from the fact that you like the riffs, you’ll see the glaring flaws.

[@zacharyseibert4526]

You're fuckin nuts, brah

[@panosmqt2359]

Hahahahaha what are you saying...

[@scaleitback1055]

@@panosmqt2359 read it again and again until it makes sense

[@panosmqt2359]

The thing that you are hating on is the purpose of the whole song...

[@VARVIS_]

This is certainly an opinion 🤪🤪

[@b00boy95]

The Sound of Perseverance, and this song in particular, was my introduction to Death Metal. My older brothers would loop this record all the time when I was a young teenager and I always stuck around to listen along, glad this song is getting the recognition it deserves as a masterpiece

[@sasquatl]

Death metal would be better if it wasn't for the horrible vocals except he sounds more like a black metal singer.

[@layzabullit]

@@sasquatl better for you maybe, but yours is just one opinion of many lol don’t make it sound so objective

[@nathanrossiter122]

hes not wrong i hate death metal bc the lyrics i love death pretty much the only band i listen to because to me they just do it best it almost every aspect but children of bodom and some of necrophagist is good but cannibal corpse no fucking way anyone understands a singular word they say ever @@layzabullit

[@metalgearfan9802]

@@sasquatl Yeah, that's part of why I vastly prefer Sound of Perseverance over the rest of their discography. Really love his almost black metal style vocals on the album versus the more typical classic death metal vocals. Just a shame this is pretty much the only album that features this style of Chuck's vocals.

[@joshforest304]

Also my intro to Death Metal and shred guitar. Those leads sung to me.

[@thedopaminestop2355]

Musical scholars: “ah yes their brilliant use of the orange crocodile scale with the diminished 5th makes you contemplate reality and the human consciousness” Musicians: “guitar go brrrr”

[@VARVIS_]

😂😂😂

[@DogeDelecto]

Maybe Kafka just wanted to write a story about becoming a bug/monster, and the weirdness it would create.

[@PlanesWithHotas]

That's why I absolutely love Death's music. It goes from being all nice and melodic to sounding evil and ugly because the message behind the songs need it. R.I.P CHUCK Anyway this video is an awesome interpretation.

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks bro I appreciate that. RIP CHUCK

[@ajhproductions2347]

I still remember the first night I heard Flesh, back in 1999. It changed my life. I remember thinking he was saying “we hold the flesh” rather than “behold” and just that difference of one word changed the entire feel of the song for me. It went from straight death metal to introspection. I still hear new things every time I play it. In highschool, we used to park in the hills at night, get stoned and shut our eyes with Flesh playing. The solo section always put this picture in my head: waking up on a desert island, not knowing how you got there or where you’re going, trying to rise to your feet with the sun beating down on your face. Then the bass part is the end, the darkest point, total rock bottom. When it goes back into riff 1, it’s like a retelling of the story. Anyways 😅 Thank you for doing it due justice! As always, RIP Chuck 🤘 And yes, pls do another video on his song structure. As a musician, Chuck’s songs have always stood out to me, and their structure was always unique I feel, but so well put together. You can compare a lot of bands, but Death really stands apart.

[@VARVIS_]

Cheers man! That is very interesting, "we hold the flesh" does seem to change the entire meaning. I already made the video man, its up on my channel 👍👍

[@__supreme7]

Flesh and the Power it Holds is probably my favorite song from Death because there is just something about it that clicks that doesn't happen with any other song. It really just has a feel and vibe and its like diving into a whole entire story. Yes the riffs, tempo changes, and the way the song is structured does fluctuate a lot and some people do find it just slapping together a riff salad but they sound cool and still connect together in a way. Masterpiece.

[@Bpm_2300]

Not only the best death metal band but easily one of the greatest bands of all time 💯

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

I hadn’t heard much Death in a couple years, but in watching this, screaming along and air guitaring was like muscle memory. Always loved this song. You did a great job here, your channel’s got potential for greatness!!

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks so much my man!

[@andythespy]

saw this video recommended, listened to the song before watching, love at first listen. i need to listen to all death albums, i just had like 15 songs in my playlist at random that i also loved.

[@VARVIS_]

Glad to hear that man! Happy to hear you enjoyed Death. Such an amazing band

[@jackdancer709]

Such a phenomenal album. R.I.P Evil Chuck 🤟🤟

[@VARVIS_]

Absolute GOAT of death metal 🫡 RIP

[@FACEL1FT]

This video is fucking amazing, never stop talking about Death and other bands like this! You’ve explained a death metal song more thoroughly and deeply than my teachers have explained philosophical concepts 😂

[@VARVIS_]

😂😂😂 thanks man. I will keep doing them have tons coming in the pipeline Cheers my man

[@FACEL1FT]

@@VARVIS_ Good shit. This is my kinda content!

[@opvikes7599]

Everything Chuck wrote was a masterpiece IMO.

[@BobrLovr]

really? every single song from every single album? Kind of takes away the meaning of the word masterpiece dontcha think?

[@opvikes7599]

@@BobrLovr Not for me, he's the best IMO

[@creepyjoe8924]

The Flesh and the Power it Holds was my introduction into death metal. Without Death I probably would have never gotten into it. R.I.P Chuck. 🤘🏻

[@VARVIS_]

RIP CHUCK

[@kirkham4]

This man just speaks only facts. I have never seen anybody do that.

[@JeremyBurch-td7no]

Wow a truly genuine breakdown of Chucks not only brilliant songwriting but also his lyricism....I love Death.....awesome band!!!

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man! I love Death as well. Cheers!

[@JSanguanini]

Thank you for taking the time for this deep analysis. This song is complex, and may take quite some time to digest, but once you understand, it's magical.

[@rockoutmichigan]

You got a sub just for covering one of my favorite bands.

[@muzgash]

What an interesting analysis. Glad to have found this video.

[@r32gtr50]

Thank you for giving chuck more recognition

[@Tiago-rz2hr]

Seriously thanks for making that amazing analysis, this song have always been my favorite out of all of music and always held a special place for me. I've lost the past year of my life to a porn addiction and i'd always listen to that music at the end of the day, as it gave me hope to carry on despite failing every time. Watching this video i've shed more tears than i can count, you've perfectly described the song and gave me insight on things that despite feeling i never knew about it. Very good job! Looking forward for more material from you

[@drugstoreeyeliner9936]

this song was the first death metal song i ever liked. that fucking riff, and the way all other instruments join in, its so insane and immediately grabbed my attention. ive grown to like other songs on this album more, but this one is what started it for me

[@monogonvisualcommunication5880]

I don't remember if i repeat that on every video but i love the analysis you are doing on Death! Thank you.

[@ahsenserhat9270]

I think he finished the story. He finished with the same lines, a dejavu. He couldn't escape it.

[@VARVIS_]

Very interesting. I think you are right....

[@douglasdbs7139]

This song is a master piece

[@eamonahern7495]

Who else mimes that cymbal choke every time they hear it?

[@VARVIS_]

Which one?

[@MonochromeWalls]

We used to play this song in a Death cover band... I did guitar&vocals so i know this song pretty well... It was one of my favourites to play&sing...the solo is one of the craziest ever, i relate to it deeply.... Brings only good memories.... I knew the jist of it, but it was nice to see the flow you took to describe it with all the little details...nice to see the love.... It is a masterpiece, underrated heavily... Thank you!

[@JCBassCovers]

I'll always be sad this was their last album, but goddamn it was one hell of an album to go out on.

[@michalwlosik3544]

That's one phenomenal dive into a metal song and what emotions it evokes.

[@hectorescobar9450]

One of his best for sure

[@tomdrum1394]

Great Video! Thanks for refreshing people's memories of what a massive talent the world lost. Chuck succumb to a brain tumor in 2001 at only 34 year's old..We are very lucky to have so much amazing material from him..

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man, Its such a tragic story. RIP CHUCK FUCK CANCER

[@__xXx__MAD__xXx__MAX]

Aweasome interpretation bro

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man!

[@GothicXlightning]

May Shuldiner's Essence manage to conquer the DEATH and the BEYOND of it

[@reyco1987]

I don't remember how I stumbled across this song years ago, but this was the one that made me aware of Death. Boy was I late to this party lol.

[@soakedbearrd]

That album is top 10 overall metal album for me. Amazing.

[@VARVIS_]

Easily for me too man.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Brilliant !!!!

[@OpenCasket19]

Underrated channel, DEATH will always be one of the greatest

[@henrybowman7637]

Binging on your vids..Cool shit brah brah!

[@NVRMR08]

Amazing breakdown! Would love to see a further one into Chuck's way of writing music. Love your channel keep it up!

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks bro! I have a video on that exact topic up on my channel

[@carlangaspotter]

That is my favorite song from Death 🤘

[@Chicago_Podcast_Authority]

Can you please do a review/essay on the Individual Thought Patterns album? 🙏🏻 ❤

[@joaoosahko]

Well I discovered your channel today, congrats on the 1K subs!

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man!

[@Fausto_4841]

4 days, my brothers. RIP Chuck

[@kayttaja536]

Great video!! RIP CHUCK

[@VARVIS_]

Cheers brother RIP CHUCK

[@caelclaude6855]

My friend in physics class showed me Death and this song in particular, and it is what has got me into death metal and heavier music.

[@MTheoOA]

My favorite not ''too much proggy'' metal album of all time. All my favorites are proggy though. This album is 10/10.

[@VARVIS_]

Yes! It has the perfect amount of "prog" to it 👍👍

[@hazardeur]

think it's rather tech than prog @@VARVIS_

[@TheMad0ne]

Flesh and The Power it Holds is my faaaaaaaaavorite.

[@FreeStyleBiscuits]

i watched this high and it blew my mind, thank you for introducing me to this band. sexy video

[@VARVIS_]

Happy to hear that man! You got a lot of albums of amazing music to listen to

[@joshhellstorm184]

My band use to cover Flesh and the power it holds. Yall like old thrash check out Angel Flesh. Chuck is one of my favorite musicians you can probably tell with my vocals

[@VARVIS_]

Ill check you guys out after work my man! Flesh is such a good song to cover as well

[@bob45fluk]

amazing video! best death metal band ever! masterpiece song❤

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man!

[@purevycara]

Great video man, this song is phenomenal 🔥🙏

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks man! Appreciate it

[@marcofinco6959]

Pls do analysis of all TSOP songs because your videos are the most beautiful videos i have ever seen

[@VARVIS_]

Plan on it! Thank you sir!

[@chriscieslak4414]

This entire album was written for Control Denied, but label told Chuck they want another Death record, before they will sign his new band. At least thats what i heard.

[@Fafnir_Band]

Damn, didnt know the meaning was SO deep😦 Rest in peace Chuck you god damn ledgend

[@semihboz3166]

This was the first Death and death metal song I listened to. I came across a live in Eindhoven video of the song. I didn't like any scream vocals or harsh vocals in general back then. I was listening to Iron Maiden and Metallica. Then this video started with abrupt riff changes and I saw this guy having no beard, looking neat and nice. Nothing to worry about... Then it goes "AAAAAYYYY TOLD YOU ONCE!" I jumped off my seat and was like what the hell is this?????? How the hell can this nice guy sing with the most demonic scream and I happened to like it???? That was the moment my life changed. 15 years later, I saw Death To All live in Boston, with those legendary line up Gene Hoglan and others... I felt Chuck's soul in the venue with us. Best feeling ever.

[@VARVIS_]

Hahahah good story man, thanks for commenting

[@tilambucano9521]

the best death song imo

[@giochaves5704]

the silent god of death metal MR Chuck Schuldiner

[@denofgators]

I’m speaking purely from a completely selfish point, but a explorative into Voice of the Soul would be on repeat for me if it were to come to be. ❤

[@VARVIS_]

Its coming my man, going to do all of the sound of perseverance

[@joeychicago6322]

Well if u look at his battles of cancer and his life as he matured, I think his lyrics were becoming u know his actual beliefs were becoming more I would say Christian. It has to be this cause of his intelligence, not only in his lyrics but his music, his technique. Just look at the art work of the band name of Death. Younger and more goofy but then it transitioned into a more mature design of the name. It dropped the evil or spooky little art work which I did appreciate. Rest in peace my friend.

[@sireffortlessgarbage7922]

Nothing is more badass than reserving yourself for marriage, god bless you Chuck!

[@sonnylombardozzi2633]

Killer album

[@Huddle_House56]

Richard Christie is like the Steve Gadd of metal drums.

[@seyana5045]

I still think the Magnum Opus of Death is the album Human.

[@stfwn]

You're definitely romanticizing here but it's still a good video

[@VARVIS_]

Just wait until you see the video on Spirit Crusher coming up 💀💀

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Still got copyrighted ?

[@VARVIS_]

Nope!

[@sp4ceg0atshgsdfh58]

is this a re upload?

[@VARVIS_]

Yes I added in clips of the song to reinforce the points I was making

[@flammerion]

Very nice analysis! Another interpretation to the abrupt ending may be the same that applies to the final movement in Bartók's piano suite Out of Doors, named "The Chase" (e.g., kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpangHinncZrnsk). The left hand plays a constant, tense, perpetual motif, and the only way to escape it is "breaking the cycle" violently.

[@VARVIS_]

Very cool! It absolutely could be that!

[@edmundob.guevarra9565]

Flesh and the Power it Holds is my favorite Christian Death metal song.

[@ElephantDestroyer]

Did you discover death metal last week or what LMAOOOOO

[@VARVIS_]

Yes

[@kevinstewart8120]

What exactly indicates that the lyrics are about hedonistic pursuits? They are vaguely constructed and don’t really indicate anything specific.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Since i saw that DRUMMER, that MONSTER playing, crying for meeting Lars Ulrich ( that cant play 2% like him, i kinda … meh.

[@VARVIS_]

Pardon? Not sure what you are referring to

[@glassguitars]

I think he's reffering to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoiXl6WQepmjnKssi=_QAZ-2b3qvoWcZYv about the 24th minute :)

[@deconditionedBand]

Fantastic video. Really done well. Just for future reference he used the harmonic minor scale. Phrygian is not a scale. No such thing. Phrygian is a Mode. It's a mode of the Harmonic Minor Scale. 0.00001% of people care to know this. Just telling you because i'm assuming you are part of that small percentage of people who would want to know that. Keep of the good work brotha

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks fam ☺️

[@XELACRAFTS]

Can you dissect my song “Dormitabis”?

[@VARVIS_]

Send the link

[@Dreadwinner]

🩶

[@СемёнСемёнов-ы1ь]

I always thought of this song as a post-coital depression in particular and as of whole relationship theme. At first you both may be aroused of each other... But in the end it often goes as usual in ugly and unpleasant way. Moreover, if we are ignited by this very basic instinct to each other, what could we get besides disappointment and depression if we could not see beyond this animalisitc passion?

[@nizz0matic307]

you really just made up a bunch of nonsense about melodic death metal riffs lol

[@VARVIS_]

Yes

[@TheLethargicAge]

I’ve always found the entire TSOP to be rushed and underwhelming. By far the worst Death album.

[@VARVIS_]

How come?

[@TheLethargicAge]

@@VARVIS_ The songs just don’t grab me. The riffs don’t sound particularly inspired. When I first heard “Flesh and the Power It Holds”, I kept thinking “When is this going to end?” I had never had that feeling with any Death song before. I remember hearing a rumor years ago that Nuclear Blast made Chuck release one more Death album as a condition for NB to release the Control Denied album.

[@krzysztofherdzik1500]

Chuck was great, but I only like the first two DEATH albums. Starting with SPIRITUAL, shit got too weird and simply not fun anymore. ZOMBIE RITUAL !!!!

[@Lucasl501]

It's not that deep lil bro (I'm a death fan)

[@VARVIS_]

Thanks son

[@desoxyribonukleinsaureakat8579]

Hilarious considering it isnt even a death song

[@Jackdrumss]

What?

[@mineguy98]

What do you mean?

[@RonBurgandy]

It’s not that deep bro

[@Yalbou]

Yeah but all the "true" death mwtal fans hate it lol. Gate keeps p1ss me off. This song is amazing and so is this album

[@VARVIS_]

All those old "true" fans in camo shorts can gate keep all they want. We know who is the GOAT

[@michaelstefanidis4826]

Too much commentary.

[@seakermac5800]

Yeah man, it’s like it’s some kind of song analysis or some shit! Wtf mate!?

[@pookiebearv2859]

Only good death album is sbg and the demos after that your pushing it

[@VARVIS_]

Hot take for sure

[@trapitogamer999pro4]

Nobody said never

[@pookiebearv2859]

@@John_Smith370 you must be insane to think the sbg and the demos are bad

[@DoctorPerc]

A very musically close minded comment

[@purevycara]

You're trippin

[@LabiaLicker]

pretty good take