How Sleep Token Made Metal Sexy (The Summoning breakdown)

[@Snippyyy]

this should be called "how Sleep Token tricked metalheads into listening to pop, R&B, and everything else you can think of"

[@tTilling]

I absolutely love metal and absolutely love r&b and so it is is fucking good

[@bonifasiusnathanaeladinugr8248]

Good thing i listen to anything i want haha

[@dropkickpherby6994]

You've just described Why this album is so dope

[@Drakeblood97]

I could see right through their deception

[@sintaxera]

Or how did sleep token trick hip hop fans into listening to metal.

[@tonygarcia2255]

Excellent video! Teaching people "song literacy" is something that is sorely lacking on youtube. Most people just take it one way or the other between hard music theory and hard lyrical analysis. You cover all the bases and are concise in your explanation! Keep making more content dood!

[@linkreadermusic]

Damn, thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@charq3546]

That's actually awesome material, and the editing is top notch! Amazing

[@ahsokatano4908]

Loved this! I’d love to see you cover more songs by sleep token and maybe some by STARSET

[@linkreadermusic]

Thanks for watching and the suggestion!! 🤍

[@nehalchakraborty9546]

Oh Starset is a great band as well!

[@Xfelipe69]

Your edits are 10/10 my man. Also, keep the videos going! I find them so entertaining

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you so much! That’s very inspiring to hear.

[@TheVerucAssault]

I stumbled upon the Summoning after Vore released. Personally I'm attracted to the heavy elements in their songs but I enjoy everything else, just not as much. Everything heavy they do really gets me excited like no new band has in a long time. I know they aren't "new" but they kinda are. Otherwise I would have heard of them before this year. I think the metal community is really behind them now. MOAAARRR HEAVY STUFF.

[@CJWII]

This is the new Bohemian Rhapsody. Long live Sleep Token! Great video 👍

[@linkreadermusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gral42069]

Worship

[@ngaugeblading9690]

Great breakdown and good job on the graphics. Really complimented what you were saying

[@NorthLight68]

Clear, articulate and nicely put together. Your hard work shines, subbed!

[@JaketheDawg222]

amazing and factually entertaining video aside, the video production is top tier. good work brother

[@linkreadermusic]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@aldendunne]

The actual production and quality of this video is excellent!

[@cweasegaming2692]

Just wow. I’m going to use this video to explain things to people I’ve had difficulty putting into words about Sleep Token

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you! Happy to take any suggestions for future videos!

[@cweasegaming2692]

@@linkreadermusic Not sure it's something you would want to make a video out of, but I've noticed my generation who were told by our parents "what's that crap you're listening to? That's not real music. Listen to pink floyd (or insert old band). Now THAT'S real music" or similar stuff. Now, us who HATED that seem to be doing the EXACT same thing lately. Really starting to bother me lol

[@linkreadermusic]

@@cweasegaming2692 Stay tuned... 😉

[@hupkat]

This video is so well put together it blew my mind. Keep up the excellent work.

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@linkreadermusic]

I’m brand new to making this type of content and will gladly accept any feedback you might have on the videos! Also let me know other songs or artists you might want to see featured. 😘

[@OffLeatherWings]

You did an amazing job!

[@Throne1607]

Great video! Very easy to follow along, some of my favorite artists are Thrice, Circa Survive, Alexisonfire, Underoath, Deftones. With all those bands listed, they all have plenty of albums and music to go through and you can see the evolution in their music, from their early albums to newer current albums

[@RockSlyde112]

Loved the video! Just one small piece of feedback: when you're showing clips from other youtubers reacting to the song, it keeps playing the same part of the song over and over again, which can get slightly annoying. Either showing a bunch of reaction clips at the same time or editing them so that the song keeps playing as different POVs are shown every few seconds would be really satisfying. Clearly you have a lot of editing talent, and I think there's a lot of potential here for more great content. Liked and subscribed, keep up the good work!

[@kahall]

very well made video, good stylisation and motion graphics, narration, and interesting topic, subscribed :)

[@RoyalSubjectsMusic]

Man, "Structures - Paralyzed" did something similar to me way back when. Its the heaviest in your face djent shit ever then out of nowhere the most pop-punk singing chorus ever. I still bring it up to this day(Obviously) cuz it shook me so hard. Check that one out if you haven't heard.

[@DjentBeard]

Honestly loved this video, keep making em like this and i'll keep coming back!

[@based_circuit]

Great content for a small channel. Keep it up. I've seen an explosion of Sleeptoken stuff in my feed lately and I guess it makes sense now.

[@Odinson_89]

This breakdown was phenomenal! Subbed straight away

[@linkreadermusic]

🙏🏼

[@arbitool]

Wow, such a nice editing, bravo!

[@caatje-go]

Really enjoyed this video. Keep making great content.

[@TarantinosNightmare]

...I call it RnB sex metal.

[@jordanj9069]

I absolutely love analysis videos like this, thanks

[@may_beck6224]

Hello keep making this content really well edited and easy to follow for non musicians well done , keep going Im interested to see whats coming next

[@DenisAshton]

Very smart analysis! Subbed

[@linkreadermusic]

🙏🏼

[@ALadCalledPruitt]

Heckin' subbed, my dude; really liked your usage of the pre-drop beat from "Alkaline" as a very much on-theme transitional point/example too

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@dropkickpherby6994]

My man compared Sleep Token to the Isengard theme and made it make sense. *Subscribed*

[@linkreadermusic]

🙏🏼

[@afsaudio9177]

Keep this content coming! Loving it!

[@Neccogecko]

Big fan of videos like this! Good job on everything and the easy to understand explanations for everything, it’s hard to explain this to people who don’t eat, sleep and breathe music ❤️

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@williamwatts1281]

Very insightful video! This was a great watch.

[@kanriah1020]

Great video! Really enjoyed watching it. I'd love to see you talk about something from either Good tiger or The ocean my two other favorite bands and im curious to hear what you would say about them.

[@linkreadermusic]

That's a few times I've seen "The Ocean" referenced now. Noted!

[@IrishWolf]

Great video dude. 🤘

[@nathanielkeane8462]

Liked and subbed, this is right up my alley 😂

[@nickneren8113]

These are great! Keep it up!😁

[@adrianstraith6536]

Good stuff, dude

[@AceSenpaiiii]

can't wait these guys live in october!

[@linkreadermusic]

Yesss!

[@juanitaj.]

Subscribed. It's been a fair while since I was in music class so really appreciate you teaching us 🙏🏻 especially point 1. with the tempo, was a "oohh ah-huh of course" moment. Sleep Token manage to blend genres and techniques that you think shouldn't work but do and I'm always wondering how do they do it? Thank you

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏼

[@HalcyonDaze149]

Great analysis, id like to learn music theory so id be able to talk about it and understand it in the way you do here because theres a lot of songs id like to analyize like this one

[@linkreadermusic]

I love me some ear-candy and Sleep Token never run out!

[@goodnightosaka]

My favorite song of all time is "Fuji Rock" by Puppet, who's actually a friend of mine! It's a beautifully constructed song with an unconventional structure and I think you'd have a fun time breaking it down!

[@barto4586]

Well done explanation. Well earned sub.

[@lalondeguitar]

WOw awesome video :) Subbed!

[@ryanmoran1605]

Well done.

[@quentingastaldi9253]

Amazing video

[@linkreadermusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Seapig22]

I would love if you did a video on periphery

[@linkreadermusic]

Is there anything particular about Periphery that you’re curious about?

[@andresyenes7261]

When I first listened to this song, it immediately reminded me to the song "Who Is Gonna Be the One" by Jinjer (2014). It has also a sexy ending with reggae vibes. This kind of approach is kind of the exact opposite to what traditional metal bands like Metallica would do. They would start "soft" and end aggresive like in One, The Day That Never Comes, etc. But here is the other way around. It's easier to say it than to do it though. And there is the ability of a band like Sleep Token. Definitively a great band and a great discovery

[@mitchplaysriffs]

Who edited this video? I need to hire them

[@MauroBah]

Hi

[@linkreadermusic]

👆🏼

[@davehunger21]

The breakdown, which you called the chorus, is in 4/4. The actual chorus is a compound time signature of 6/8 and 4/4.

[@lunareclipse423]

actually, the song never changes from 4/4. they just use dotted notes to create the illusion of 6/8!!

[@IamJoppe]

you have the skills to reach greeeeeeeat hights!

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you so much!

[@omnitvz]

How could you forget to talk about that sexy ass bass line

[@tyler951]

I hear that Alkaline beat in the background of parts of this video... "Ohh, let's talk about chemistry"

[@PalaHz]

I want an 8 String guitar so I can play this song. Or maybe all of their songs haha

[@emmetts8]

Check out a band called Transient. Never expected a voice from a guy like that. Newest song is called “Thrive”. Not crazy progressive like Sleep Token, but they’re fun and heavy and every song (seems to me) has a positive message.

[@janaetrojan4469]

Great breakdown, got a new sub from me :)

[@ismaeln2904]

Great vid

[@blueeyes4461]

You revealed their secrets😂

[@nitemare74]

Fuck yes! Worship 🤘🏽

[@linkreadermusic]

WORSHIP

[@ericabeck3682]

60s and 70s kids laughing in colors ❤

[@jamesy1979]

This band is like Type O Negative meets Queen

[@seafood1471]

how tf does this guy only have 650 subs? (1 more now ;) )

[@linkreadermusic]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I recently started making this style of video.

[@ADJL1331]

The looping of the alkaline intro build is so anxiety inducing, cause it constantly keeps building tension. Great analysis though!

[@linkreadermusic]

Haha whoops 😬

[@Killswitch1411]

I don't know If I consider Sleep Token Metal band. especially their new album.. Progressive Rock with some elements of metal. But I wouldn't call them a metal band because of all the genres in their music

[@VonDenevue]

I also suggest The Last of Lucy to everyone who wanna hear a metal/jazz hybrid.

[@clarissasabinomarconi5563]

Great video! I would love to see some insights on why some of their music sound so sad (not considering the lyrics, of course hahahahaha) but the sound itself, the choices...anyway, amazing content, sub for more!

[@linkreadermusic]

That's actually a fantastic idea! Noted.

[@acatlover138]

Sultry AF

[@HaribolMykola]

Cool!)

[@aquila7566]

a what ?? as far as i know deftones made metal sexy and seductive vibe

[@FosTAtv]

Anything protest the hero

[@linkreadermusic]

noted!

[@cwm8565]

I’m a huge fan. But Sleep Token isn’t the first nor the last to do this already. Diablo Swing Orchestra is the first and best one to come to mind in the Avante Garde genre. ST is a Post Metal band.

[@linkreadermusic]

I think the title is getting taken a bit too seriously! I just had some observations about the music and wanted to share :)

[@donaldskurt953]

I really really really want to like that band but I get so bored when I listen to it. I know it's good but it just doesn't work for me. Hope they pave the way for more bands similar to that style.

[@OdmupP37]

Don't get me wrong, I love Sleep Token since someone introduced them to me in 2021 - but my word I can't help but feel extremely frustrated with everyone thinking they are the first to do what they do in mixing other styles and having a "sexy" sound.

[@linkreadermusic]

Don’t take it too seriously, the video is about a song that was very fun and interesting to me; not some grandiose statement.

[@Dranykust]

If you want REAL good metal with pop influences just listen for some spiritbox.. they did a much better job and deserve more recognition!

[@cheesedemon88]

Just stumbled upon Spiritbox at Mystic Festival, so glad I did ❤

[@donwontaco]

Issues did it first

[@bigjpsmuse31]

So sleep token is barely metal. Some would claim it is not metal.

[@nexmortuus4523]

Sure, they have a "sexy" beat but not made metal sexy anything with sax makes takes it further look up ihsahn's album after and especially the song on the ocean and that that right there is 10 minutes of sexy

[@carlosm9111]

Type O Negative made metal sexy. Sleep Token uses a lot of Peter Steele's inflections, articulations and singing style. They're just doing a great job continuing what Peter Steele started, which to be sure is difficult, but they did _not_ invent it. Give credit where it's due :)

[@chasefoster8092]

No they didnt make metal sexy.

[@Vixfor_]

Agreed, i really like the name of this video especially if it has a general meaning for all metal bands, yeah definitely only them. Even if we take modern bands, there's no recent Thornhill album nor Shrezzers. I'm not even talking about the Issues band lmfao, only Sleep Token made metal sexy for sure... This is so stupid 🤦‍♂

[@borislavvalchev8737]

idk... sounds like a country fair but rock to me ... and honestly it's generic af

[@Tehfadster]

Yeah I feel the same way about sleep token. I can listen to a few songs but after that they all have pretty much the same structure so it gets boring real quick.

[@Dranykust]

It’s just arctic monkeys… bru..

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I think this Vessel is actually a Black Man no White Guy can Sing like this. Not Even Kings of Leon or Adam Lavigne.

[@linkreadermusic]

Lmao my wife says the same thing! 😂

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@linkreadermusic Ha Ha that Funny to me :) It would be change have not Seen a Black Singer in a Rock Band since Block Party and The Reformed Alice in Chains

[@tracyraines1059]

Not true there are different lyrics before they go back to the lyrics from the beginning

[@FuriousMetal1968]

Stop calling it Metal!!

[@linkreadermusic]

Appropriate username 😂

[@alphawolfie1232]

it's metal mixed with other genres

[@FuriousMetal1968]

@@alphawolfie1232Just because once in a blue moon a band screams or you hear a bit of heavy guitar doesn't make it Metal. Calling Sleep Token Metal is like calling AC/DC a Thrash band, lol

[@tracyraines1059]

​@@FuriousMetal1968 how's many of thier songs have you actually heard cuz sounds like you don't know what your talking about cuz they have very heavy riffs and killer drumming and dark as fuck lyrics so if they isn't metall I don't know what is. Plus hello most people I know of that do listen to them are metal heads I mean even one of the most heaviest vocalist will the demon king Ramos is totally obsessed with them and so is Noah Sebastian. Corey Taylor just to name a few.

[@tracyraines1059]

Just cuz you don't have a wide musical taste and a closed mind don't mean it's not metal just cuz you say it isn't.

[@VVVY777]

Deftones is sexier and they started it.

[@tit4nu]

How sleep token made metal sexy? It's simple, they didn't. K? Bye.