How MUSE wrote a space rock opera

[@MrWaynealex]

It's literally a perfect closer to a Muse gig. I've seen them live three times, and though I don't love them as passionately as I used to, every time the crowd goes WILD during this song and it gives me goosebumps

[@chloemchll3774]

This song has definitely become the only right way for them to end a show. If I saw them live this tour (which I hope to) and they don’t close with it, I’m a little disappointed. It is meant to close things.

@@chloemchll3774 I've seen then months and they've closed with KOC... I feel sorry for you. I've been at 10 concerns of them, and the only one that I remember that didn't ended with KOC was my first one, in 2008... (I live in Lisbon were very lucky when it comes to Muse tours)

[@Bee_Borg]

Still taking the endless ride with Muse, So is my own next generation, they just love them!

[@johnmartinez7440]

@@chloemchll3774 I saw them in June and they still close with it, don't worry. I remember when they used to open with it...

[@AtomizedSound]

It’s a fantastic song and Mainstay closer now and my passion for them has never faded. Them defying genre and certain styles making a variety of songs is what makes them great

[@menikmati789]

I was in a massive nightclub in Berlin when the DJ put this song on, starting with The vocal part halfway through.. everyone in the bar stopped in their tracks to Chant along, and when the guitar kicked in, EVERYONE jumped/moshed for two minutes straight, just like they were at a live show. Amazing song.

[@johnmartinez7440]

Nice, I was at a festival where a DJ played a remix of this too. Worked really well.

[@themonkeandthesnek9997]

I think there was a criminally small amount of time dedicated to the geniusness of Dom’s drumming on this track. To have the underlying beat be a gallop is so integral to keeping the western feel to the song

[@alzbetal1499]

Honestly Muse should just create longer songs… or symphonies. I would listen

[@willyboi99]

@@alzbetal1499 they did tbf, the ending tracks on The Resistance, the Globalist on Drones etc

[@Hikaeme-od3zq]

@@alzbetal1499 Dude, the Exogenesis Symphony, there's 3 parts too! Also "United States of Eurasia" and "I belong to You" are masterpieces.

[@alzbetal1499]

@@Hikaeme-od3zq I know, I like it a lot. I belong to you was one of my favorite songs of theirs for a long long time.

[@alzbetal1499]

@@willyboi99 yes, the three parter on resistance is great, however it isn't my favorite album. I love space dementia a lot, that one has the symphonic vibe for me (as in I need to sit down and really listen to it to fully enjoy it).

[@JorWat25]

Something to note about the Morricone inspiration is that this song is often preceded with his 'Man With a Harmonica' from _Once Upon a Time in the West_ when Muse does a live show.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Yep, that's honestly almost always my favorite part of their shows

[@mikepilot777]

I always enjoyed that part and never knew where it was from. Thanks!

[@kana7715]

The experience of seeing this song live is like no other, say what you want about new muse but their live shows really know how to entertain. Good video! always love the effort you put in everything.

[@mmtasty1889]

I will say what I want about new Muse... Still really good I like their new stuff

[@Dan-os9kg]

@@mmtasty1889 ha amen

[@garmen-]

Their new stuff is kinda metal and really good

[@lukebradford]

Simulation Theory is a masterpiece IMO. It was also my first Muse album, but I listened to Absolution soon after and loved that album as well. It's a damn shame to discover that Muse are another band where the fans have to divide between 'new' and 'old'. Muse is Muse, for goodness' sake!

[@seb9945]

This is literally my favourite song I clicked so fast when I saw you made a video on it, great as usual.

[@bernatcomass]

I really don't know what is better from this guy, the great analysis or the astounding editing

[@arminmomeni1474]

i was waiting for a " what happend to muse?" kind of video but this video it so so good too

[@sentidoincomun]

This album came out at such a... simple time in my life. A really solid album from start to finish

[@ctop]

_Oh yeah, this is the good stuff_

[@liltwizz_07]

Omg how did you end up here, of all places?

[@suenodeposadas]

Please, more Muse videos. I love this one

[@madelinefarhani9420]

my favorite song from a no-skip album

[@billtamburelli1665]

yes

[@methoverdose4551]

I love when you talk about Muse

[@HofTheStage]

A perfect Muse video! Amazing work. Love Muse, love this song, and this video is as well structured as the song itself

[@aggelinakaklamanou9487]

I recently attended a Muse gig (IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!) and the feeling of listening to Knights of Cydonia live just can't be described, the whole show was a lifetime experience. I was wondering if you 're gonna make a video about Muse, and I was very glad to see this one, it was really great, I didn't know about most of the stuff you presented (hope you're gonna make one about their new album, which is going to be released in a month, too!)! I really love your your work (the analysis, the graphics, the editing and the narration are flawless) and I hope you will keep posting these videos!!!!! As for my favourite Muse song, that must be New Born!

[@alzbetal1499]

New born is a cool song ☺️

[@aggelinakaklamanou9487]

@@alzbetal1499 I adore it!

[@katiecolclough4]

You can't mention the radiophonic workshop and the Dr. Who theme without crediting Delia Derbyshire's insane talent. Truly a musical genius and pioneer. thanks for pointing this out though, Muse have been my favourite band for a very long time and I never caught the radiophonic link before. Great video!

[@MetallicDeviant]

This is a fantastic way to break down a song with suave and professionalism with your clever editing. Knights of Cydonia is by far my favourite song they made.

[@Hillelfraenkel]

Thank you so much for making this video. Muse are one of my favorite bands and even though they’re fairly popular I feel like they don’t get the attention they deserve from people who analyze music

[@hiroprotagonist42]

Came for "Knights of Cydonia" but stayed for your graphics and editing skills. Amazing content with amazing visuals.

[@andrewm1994]

One of the most epic songs I've ever heard.👌🏻

[@nicogutholz9399]

Awesome video, Muse are a truly iconic band

[@sdrebels13]

@@matthewcorcoran4718 still are.

[@galeXia-]

Muse is my favorite band ever and this song has to be one of my favs, best notification ever thank you Middle 8

[@FlyingCircles]

As soon as you pointed out the "new" 4 horsemen I finally understood the outfits immediately. Paranoia is covered in eyeballs Intolerance is wearing blinders with a suit covered in religious symbols Narcissism is covered in mirrors Greed is wearing a suit of gold Wow, I never thought I would actually understand this album's art

[@shevonponniah2820]

Middle you have no idea how happy I am that you made this video I was waiting for some one like you to make a documentary style vid on one of my favourite bands

[@MonlopoMAN]

Why don't you do it ? It might never happen

[@FanTazTiCxD]

The melodic structure is genius: Intro Vers 1 (instrumental) finishes on +4 semitones from previously Vers 2 (instrumental) starts on +4 but follows the same progression. Ends on +8 Vers 3 (with lyrics) starts on +8 and ends on +12 thus making it a full octave Intro (same as beginning) "+0" Then comes the acapella B section followed by the climactic B section "No one's gonna..." Etc. No chorus. But three verses that sneakily key changes by +4 each time until it has made a complete transposing loop, then followed by the climax of the song. Amazing

[@Irmux6623]

My favourite muse song is "unintended"

[@dsxndoval]

mine is butterflies and hurricanes

[@29634122]

Muse is my favorite band and KoC is my favorite song of all time. I cried like a baby the first time I saw them live

[@villencitoHL]

I'm about to watch them live for the first time ever, in like a month, and I can tell you now, I'm gonna cry like a baby too lmao

[@brandonhinkson2399]

@@villencitoHL I have to ask now 4 months after your concert, how was it?

[@echo569]

I love this song! Great job talking about it. I really hope you put out videos more often

[@bloodromance4776]

Unfortunately there is a really really small amount of Muse analysis in KZbin overall, that's sad

[@madol3728]

Oh man, i've been watching your videos for a while and i was waiting A LOT for a Muse related video, thank you !

[@Praderanoire]

Its beyond me how I just now came across this channel. Bravo for the excellent investigative and storytelling work. You got yourself a new subscriber for sure.

[@Pshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

A small correction. Telstar was the second British song that reached No. 1 in the US. The first one was Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk.

[@laserfloyd]

I'll never forget the first time I heard this song. It was July 2nd, 2006. My wife and I were headed to Florida to see the Space Shuttle launch. We're in Georgia so it's a relatively short drive. Anyway, I was at a red light shortly after getting on the road and this song comes on the radio. I had never heard anything like it. I wasn't sure how I felt about it as it was so different from the "normal" radio songs. Especially the middle part of the song. It just burrowed into my brain and I had the song stuck in my head for the entire 18-hour round trip to Florida and back. 18-hour round trip because the launch was scrubbed 30 minutes prior to our arrival. **shakes fist** I digress! Upon arriving home, I promptly found somewhere to stream the song and I've never stopped listening to it. It's a work of art.

[@AnnohaSF]

Bro you finally made a video on my favourite band. Love it

[@NormanTiner]

Oh boy. I'm in the process of making a vocal cover of this song. Let me tell you, this has been by far the most complicated thing I've ever attempted musically. These guys are geniuses. The first few lines I sang upwards of 100 times trying to get the tone right. The chorus I sang for 3 full days before having something I was happy with. Edit: I finally uploaded it. Check it out if you're interested in some random guy's take on it.

[@Childofbhaal]

The fact that Matt basically harmonizes his vocals with his guitar line in parts is just absolutely insane. His mind works on a different musical level than most.

[@Busiless]

Awesome information and beautifully made video! Thanks and congrats 🤘😎

[@Busiless]

Though I'm pretty sure the god fell asleep on the throne not on the job 🤪

[@schlorpologist705]

I love muse and knights of cydonia so much! This video was sooo good

[@Zachliddick]

Awesome vid!!! More muse plz!!

[@MrPan-kj9gr]

Supremacy comes close to his song, I receive the same goosebumps, can't wait to see them live next year. 🖤

[@Chico50445]

“Naw man naw you can’t enjoy anything from The 2nd Law” In all seriousness though that song is amazing and that album deserves more appreciation from muse fans

[@MrPan-kj9gr]

@@Chico50445 2nd law is amazing, people just aren't used to listen to different muse if you get what I mean. Cause the 2nd law reminds me off what the floyds used to do as well as Radiohead as well.

[@danteuk8024]

I remember Telstar as a 8-9 year old, loved it, no idea why my mum bought it but I found it in her box of singles. Almost 30 years later I hear this song and I remember Telstar by the Tornados. It's a great live song too, saw them play it at the Emirates stadium during the 2nd Law tour.

[@Ziggyzaggy300]

I'm so happy that so many people love this lil band 🙂 Looking at the comments I see so many incredible stories about this song and band.

[@insidethelyrics]

Your editing is always impressive! Great video!

[@ginnanchor6438]

One of my favorite YT channels talking about my favorite band, i needed this so, thank you

[@Ma1o]

When performing this song live they start by playing Man with a Harmonica by Morricone, sounds so good when it transitions to KoC

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

It's my favorite part every time they play it live 🧡🧡🧡

[@nerea4327]

Just when I thought I couldn't love this song any more.

[@saudade347]

Perhaps the best music channel I've yet to discover on KZbin, incredibly well done, presented and researched.

[@recolty]

I saw them live last month and damn they're so good!!! I fell in love all over again with them and their music.

[@art3mis107]

I already love there biggest hits, and I feel once I start doing a discography dive I’m gonna fall in love even more with there music

[@karla9319]

This is gonna be so good

[@karla9319]

It was good :)

[@meymarthearchitect9785]

it is so awesome that sometimes muse describes something so aggressively in their music, put a lot of meaning on the lyrics or sometimes they just don't. For exemple i was watcing a video about ''how plug in baby was made'' and matt was like ''what does plug in baby means?? i really dunno man, i guess it was on a book i can't remember''... and now this song has so much meaning and directly shows how the writers feels or what they wanted to say not only with thle lyrics but with the chores and the sounds. I really dont have anything to say at this point.

[@alexkellagher6774]

Love what you did at 0:44

[@zach_reee5982]

I love muse what a banger this song is. New album is gonna be sick

[@willrobins]

so happy you made a muse vid!

[@matthewshimek]

Nice video essay! Very well formed and informative! It's nice to hear about all of the influences the band used for a song that highly influences me. I found the influence from Revelation pretty interesting! Great video, all-in-all!

[@roneteus]

Peak Muse. I remember wanting a feature length Knights of Cydonia film.

[@the_emmo]

magnificent song to close a gig

[@timkirsten6184]

Man your graphics for this video are out of this world

[@elpagna]

I've always loved this song! It's so epic and original! Awesome video!

[@droid1008]

MIDDLE 8 MUSE VIDEO LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO also, Map Of The Problematique is my favourite

[@schlorpologist705]

You should totally do a video on how the suburbs won arcade fire a grammy

[@HeliozSam]

Quality video for a quality band 👌

[@harrylong2796]

Excellent as always

[@reecebennett2083]

Great video! I recognized all of the musical influences blended here. The only one I thought you left out was Queen. The vocal harmonies are totally reminiscent of them.

[@simon_wicht]

The needed work to get this video together O.o thx !

[@lanimeyl]

fascinating. the video is so well done, thanks for your time !

[@dapidapidap]

the graphic on this video is superb!

[@eyoelgashaw5089]

I wish you were my friend man. you are poetic. Love your review as always

[@liamis2kool]

always a good day when middle 8 uploads

[@Tommo2023]

I knew you'd make a Muse video eventually. Absolutely love it, they're my favourite band. Definitely staying for more stuff like this! Those visuals and the editing is absolutely amazing!

[@MEKA2777]

This is myfavourite Muse song, seeing the effort and thinking behind the song, I am proud that this is my favourite Muse song

[@MatteMoon48838]

You should do more videos about Muse. This was a great video. Good job👍

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

My favorite song of all time. Makes me feel like I could take on the whole world.

[@ikelos8190]

i love this song, now i know why thank you!!

[@110ski]

Lovely content.I'm surprised you didn't mention that they usually precede this song in gigs by Man With Harmonica, from Ennio Morricone.

[@SteventheThorn]

Well done. A story that needed to be told.

[@michaelbloomer451]

Everything I learn about this makes me love it even more!

[@galicker]

Huge video and song, thanks!

[@greggen63]

Superb video. I knew all the influences you mention, would never have linked them to Knights, but as soon as you put them side by side..._of course!_ Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@irwan86]

Matt is soo...good, so god damn good in making music

[@chrominox]

Thanks for making this.

[@maggie1432]

seeing this song live is an amazing experience

[@dylan.t180]

Fantastic breakdown of a classic

[@AI-mg3hy]

Speaking of Muse and Doctor Who, Uprising is basically Doctorin' the Tardis with different lyrics.

[@AtomizedSound]

Great video on one of my favorite bands!

[@ArkansasGamer]

Excellent analysis, thank you so much 🥰

[@djvj072]

Ive never realised how relevant this song's topic has been for the past few years with "fools can be kings" where leaders can be easy to find due to the accessabiliy of the internet but the power behind such leaders can easily bend said powers for their own gain i.e. KZbinrs, Influencers, streamers, tiktokers.

[@liquidsolids9415]

Thanks for the cool history lesson. Well done!

[@MetikalMan]

I heard this song for the first time while peaking on LSD laying on grass with my doggo. It’s ingrained in my soul.

[@olivarionline]

The E at the end of both Morricone and Leone is not silent hehe other than that, a great video - thanks!

[@haralabospap7091]

Incredible analysis for an incredible song!

[@sahraexplorer9305]

damnnnn dudeee amazing video!!!

[@willcollier7066]

Big fan of your vids man, you got me into Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Everything Everything. Might I suggest you (and everyone reading this) listen to I Monster. I think they would make a good video!

[@MortanAMrk]

the song just sounds cool, which is a great feel

[@dougstangie7158]

Knights is my favorite Muse song

[@th.nd.r]

Great video!!! My fav Muse song might be Ruled by Secrecy.

[@furonet138]

Was starting to wonder if you’d ever cover Muse. Good job

[@knightofcydonia2620]

KOC has probably the best music video ever

[@kimchoi11_]

Spaghetti western set in the far reaches of the galaxy is exactly my taste. Maybe that's why I connected to this song on my first listen all those years ago. Thanks Middle 8

[@jonb9439]

He basically updated a song from his fathers band! I won't deny it's a great song, but he wouldn't have had the chance and or inspiration without The Tornadoes song Telstar.

[@nerea4327]

Not really. What makes this song so good is the structure, the blend of genres, the epic feel to it and that ending riff. Yes, there's a nod to Telstar's sound, but that's just one small part of the song.

[@sie7en_10]

Seeing them in October. Im gonna pass out when they play this.