Isolation Years - Top 5 Opeth songs over 5 days | Mike The Music Snob

[@bov3793]

I am going to miss this series with opeth. I had so much fun watching you and i learned alot theroy wise. Thank you for your effort. In my opinion, one of their most underrated album is still life. Just heard it in full length today

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks man 🤘

[@jhardyrules]

I love Mikael’s clean vocals so much. He has such a lovely baritone that reminds me of really good whiskey. Smooth but still has a nice kick to it

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Agreed

[@julien2231]

They should make a whiskey called, peated opeth.

[@bobsala7780]

Martin Popoff’s book “The Top 500 Heavy Metal Songs of All Time” was determined by people voting for the top songs. Not a single Opeth song made the top 500. But it wasn’t because people didn’t vote for Opeth songs. It was because people voted for so many different Opeth songs that no single song got enough votes.

[@kowxley1793]

First time I heard this song my mind was blown away, I had chills during the chorus, brilliant song

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Magical

[@svoidsofinfinitechaos9367]

Damn, the way you described this song was so damn poetic. And I feel like it’s definitely merited for this one. Especially with how it feels so openly sorrowful compared to a lot of their other songs.

[@Yenneffer]

These vocals are so smooth and velvety, I wanna roll around in them.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

You do just sink completely into this track

[@53luxornanaelcamio17]

I've totally enjoyed this series, so far. Especially the Opeth stuff. Cool to see you get hyped about it.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Oh I'm done with it for a while lol

[@MadisonAnthony]

This album opened up a new way to write music for me. As well as a new way to tell stories (while not sacrificing good writing lol) thank you for doing this series mike!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's awesome man 🤘🤘

[@zappypack]

Harlequin Forrest probably my favorite track on this album. I love the acoustic break in the middle of the track that leads to the guitar solo. That is probably one of my favorite opeth moments. thank you Mike for making me aware of this band, and I love your analysis of the opeth tracks keep rockin brother

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's an honor 🙏

[@fourseasons4105]

1. Bleak 2. The baying of the hounds 3. Serenity painted death 4. Hessian peel 5. Blackwater park

[@milanmilic911]

Thank you for introducing me to Opeth, Mike! Ever since I saw your video on Blackwater park and heard those STANKY riffs I've been hooked. You rock dude 🤘

[@090nj2]

*The first three albums are always put to the side, especially the Orchid and Morningrise cause of the production.* *But the songs on Orchid and Morningrise are amazing, all the clean and heavy riffs are incrediblely beautiful and I love them*

[@TheAskald]

This. I understand that the randomness of the songs structure is a barrier for some people, but In Mist, Forest, Twilight, Advent, Night, Black Rose and To Bid are all top tier Opeth to me. It's sad that so many people can't enjoy the absolute epicness of these songs. It's a good thing Opeth evolved from that era because they told everything there was to be told, but Orchid and Morningrise are amazing to me.

[@JorgeLRojas-95]

Men will literally listen to this song on loop for 5 hours instead of going to therapy

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Lol truth

[@yourmominapita]

I discovered opeth recently through windowpane, and had a great time finding more and more of their chill songs. Awesome video and breakdown Mike, much love from israel❤

[@BecomeTheKnight]

🤘🤘

[@aryotaheri7421]

Just wanted to say I was pretty stoked to find out you also think of that melodic bridge in Bleak as one of the greatest moments in an Opeth song 'cause I've always thought that since I heard the song 12 years ago. Great minds think alike it seems :)

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It hits so incredibly well

[@joex-mn4we]

Also, hours of wealth is amazing as a mellow take to this album along with this. Love them both.

[@cw0363]

the old video you made this song turned me on to it, and it continues to give me that same feeling each time i listen to it. it’s just beautiful all around

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Pretty incredible

[@Lukkern]

Interesting picks! Not at all what i expected! Opeth is my personal favourite band, and i love absolutely every album except orchid and morningrise. Mine would probably be: - The Leper Affinity - The Moor - Moon Above, Sun Below - River - A Fleeting Glance Honorable mentions: Famine, Hessian Peel, Next Of Kin, The Baying Of The Hounds and Dirge For November

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Good picks

[@alexhollon7526]

This band took me a bit to get used to. Hearing the awkward dissonance that my brain was telling me is awful took me out. Over time though, I got the feel of it and fell in love. The most challenging band for me period, but it was so worth it. So thank you for showing isolation years, exposing me to this band in that video.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Wow that says a lot. Happy you enjoy them dude 🤘

[@isaacdyballmusic8622]

Such a perfect end to an amazing album. Probably the most chilling chorus I’ve heard too.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Super chilling

[@cowbellchow]

The attention to detail in this song is absolute perfection. This has to be in their top 5 …which is fucking saying something.

[@valtterivalkeinen48]

You should continue this series. It has been so fun.

[@Anonymous.android]

I haven’t heard a new favourite song for a very long time. Thanks for introducing me to this. I’ve also never really listened to Opeth either so gonna dive in.

[@aramkaizer7903]

The moodiest, most tragic sounding Opeth song. Ghost Reveries is just so good, the sense of emotion in this album is steeped in a combo of serene wonder and melancholy grieving, yet somehow it fits perfectly. It's a very sincere sense of brooding that I can't compare to any other band I've listened to tbh.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Fully agree. This brooding hit different

[@julioxt3]

Thanks a lot for this series, Mike. I was in need of a new artist to be obsessed with and they are fucking phenomenal. Rock on, my dude.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Hell yeah 🤘

[@frankunodostres473]

this is another very good choice. I remember the analysis you did on this specific song years ago... the series was fun and as promised, here is my top 10 in no particular order other than chronological: demon of the fall, the moor, face of melinda, blackwater park, leper affinity, wreath, in my time of need, ghost of perdition, burden, sorceress 2

[@naveamitay]

Their best ballad. Hands down. This song is just absolute beauty.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I most likely agree

[@metallicaandjustice1]

Love this song. It’s massively underrated beautiful piece of music gives me intense chills every time.Ghost Reveries is possibly sonically their best (while my favourite album may be still life Ghost reveries takes the throne for that particular aspect)

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's more than a metal song

[@akhmedthemerchant4741]

Hell yeah man. I always loved the ghostliness of Mikaels vocals here. I feel it's the closest he's ever gotten to true lament and sadness personally. The entire song never breaks character for me and I can't help but adore it

[@BecomeTheKnight]

That's a good way to describe it

[@calebwarren5841]

Really enjoyed this series. Thanks for taking the time for making it

[@CollinLake]

Such a haunting and beautiful way to end a exciting brutal album

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Perfect choice

[@henriquepestana04]

This is pure beauty. Jesus this track is perfect.

[@tyloryoung100]

Killer list!! I was hoping for the grand conjuration. When the main riff comes back in towards the end it gives me a full blown mindgasm.

[@Opranius]

This song always hits me hard - the lyrics are stand out...

[@magicalcow9888]

This song never gets old nor will this series I’m sad it’s gonna go since this is my favorite band

[@lucagutekunst5324]

In my opinion, this song has one of mikael's most beautiful vocal deliveries

[@hyalinamusic18]

This is in my opinion one of the most beautiful pieces written. One of my favorite Opeth songs too

[@paulphillips1614]

Dude, fantastic series. I'm new to your channel, just saw Opeth for the first time last week and this was just watch the doctor called for. I'm sure that this was exhausting to make but I hope you do it again for more artists. Keep it up!

[@ericolsson1229]

Definitely a hidden gem at the end of the album, always forget about it then end up playing it twice when going through Ghost Reveries.

[@tacoman2147]

This is such a tasty song, great vid as always! \m/

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks dude 🤘

[@pablomontesinos6852]

It's interesting the way you describe the song. Don't know if it's because of the content of the lyrics but it's a cool description. About the ballads of this album, wich is my favorite along with BWP, I'm more attracted to Hours of Wealth. That song always puts me in a melancholic mood. And Mikael's guitar solo at the end is one of his best solos ever.

[@tahamohammedi5898]

Mr. Brownstone is my favorite progressive black metal Opeth album

[@TheIZProjectGamesandstuff]

My first Opeth song! First heard this song from your Opeth does pop music better video. Ive been hooked on this band ever since.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Happy to be of service

[@Jablan11]

Opeth is my favorite band, this series was great. I cant commend you enough for picking 5 songs, for me this would have been an impossible task.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It was hard

[@TheAskald]

I can't even pick 20 to be honest

[@alyz2798]

Thanks for this awesome series. opeth is one of few bands that u can do even top 40 songs.

[@ashleydoran5896]

the lyrics from this song just break my heart

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Awesome video.

[@TheKingCrow]

I like your stuff. Keep it up duder.

[@heavynbrutalaf6568]

Excellent final choice! I was honestly expecting Benighted or Blackwater Park, and personally had my fingers crossed for April Ethereal, Harlequin Forest, or basically anything off Still Life. Love this series!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Benighted is great

[@TheHurd24]

Great list! Only song I would add is Harlequin Forest. But happy to see Ghost Reveries represented. Love the series Mike.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It almost made the list

[@rafamoreno1099]

This is an amazing song. Actually the first analysis you did years ago was the one that introduced me to Opeth and prog. It was definitely an acquired taste but what a fucking taste!! I know you must be tired of yt policies but I would have loved you to do an analysis of other songs of this same album and others like Still Life.

[@x--LeethaL--x]

And she's climbing the stairway to heaven...

[@Zachary_Sweis]

I love how they weren't even going to put this song on the album because it's completely isolated from the story, but still did anyway. It's one of my favorites, and perfectly rounds out the album, musically, imo.

[@travisgilmartin3569]

Called it! Knew number 1 would be Isolation years! My favorite 100%!And thank you Mike for turning me onto this band!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

They aren't in any particular order

[@DavaHerian]

Most of the songs in Ghost Reveries are in DADFAE tuning except Beneath the Mire (Drop D), Atonement, and Hours of Wealth (Standard tuning)

[@nodbynobdy]

good band cool noises make me feel good

[@eashanshenai4980]

Hey Mike. I think you should do a review/analysis on Johnny Depp's music. The algorithm would like it as his name is real hot right now.

[@KenoxProductions]

The song that made Opeth click for me. Forever grateful for your "Opeth Does Pop Music Better", otherwise I might not know about Opeth today.

[@wesleytrott6397]

It's impossible to NOT get emotional while listening to this song. Mike is right, it's all about the performance. It's the dynamics in their playing. When you play cleans on the guitar, you get such different tones depending on how hard or soft you pick the note. Once you've decided on how soft to play, you then have the challenge of CONSISTENTLY playing that soft throughout the song. Mikael Åkerfeldt is an amazing guitar player. Better than he gives himself credit for.

[@brucedickinson73]

Hey mike I’m not usually the one to ask anything but it would be cool to see your favorite or least favorite queen songs. Love you content btw ✌🏿

[@PeytonDrums05]

Yeah this one is great for sure. I wish it was a minute or two longer. Then it would be my favorite Opeth song

[@danielreyes8738]

U got me into opeth and deathmetal and for that I thank you 🤘

[@BecomeTheKnight]

🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@johnbeard7252]

Oh man, I would love to see you talk about Burden.

[@stradivarit]

Hey Mike, have you ever considered making a series teaching or going over some music theory concepts in depth? For the non educated(like myself) on the field it could be a bit difficult to understand the jargon and insight about the composition of a particular song, I think it would help me and others appreciate music a lot more. I know there are tons of resources out there, but I like your style

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yes, and no one watched those videos

[@joex-mn4we]

The Baying of the Hounds is in Bleak levels of second to opener in my opinion too, regarding this album.

[@IAmJustAPers0n11]

being honest i'm more of a fan of ghost of perdition but this is still one of my favorites, its chorus is great.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Lots of people love that song

[@dragonsleyer6666]

One of my favorite song from Opeth!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Same

[@orio723]

What are your favourite songs from 'Still life' and 'In cauda venenum' (one from each album)?

[@dominick070M]

Awesome series Mike! How about some stuff from Mr. Bungle? :D Greetings from Poland

[@cnark7190]

Opeth has way too many excellent songs, many missing here, this series deserves to be expanded to Top 10 Opeth songs or even more. I know KZbin doesn't recommend these kind of videos of yours. But please continue, with other prog bands, as well. I like to see someone appreciating prog bands as much as I do.

[@DVCMiller]

These were good videos. But I liked it better when you were doing contradiction videos; best songs by a bad band/worst songs by a good band etc. Also, a video series with your favorite lyrics would be good

[@anumili08]

Well I guess everyone knew this was coming :) But while I absolutely love this song (this is the song that got me into them and now they are my favourite band ), we have heard you talk about this song a few times in song suggestion Friday and Opeth does pop better. I was hoping to see any other song from reveries like Grand Conjuration or Ghost of Perdition. Or Harlequin Forest. I hope you get around to some of them in the future like a part 2. Loving the series.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Not for a very very very long time

[@Fenghorn_Zob]

Love these vids!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks 🤘

[@mohameddarwish5272]

Can you extend this series about opeth it's really good

[@wadekemmsies7180]

Can you do a top 10 songs by the band Ligma? They're my favorite band right now

[@CrisSantos-cc8cc]

Hey knight! this is guys with Become the Mike

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Correct

[@dn_dynamite43]

Hey Mike, have you listened to Kirk Hammett's EP "Portals?" If yes, what are your thoughts?

[@colonelcrab4772]

I would've loved to hear a deconstruction of Ghost of Perdition, so much going on in that song, but I'm very happy with the lineup of this series either way

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Excellent track

[@orio723]

Is there an early Opeth song which you would like to be rearranged or completely redone? If yes, which one would it be?

[@BecomeTheKnight]

All of them

[@mantero6094]

damn i loved this series. and what an underrated song from them too.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's arguably their best work

[@mantero6094]

@@BecomeTheKnight for sure

[@AlfW]

Opeth was may favorite band for about 20 years. Since about 2017 another band got my #1 rank. If you like experimental prog metal and you don't mind German lyrics, try The Hirsch Effekt. You won't like them at first listen, they have to grow, and they'll do, I promise. Like Opeth, no song is similar to another, so listen to more than one, or give a whole album a chance, maybe Holon : Agnosie or Eskapist. Thank me later.

[@etiennefafard2900]

Love you mike, keep going good fucking list

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks 🤘

[@orio723]

Would be interesting to know, what makes these 5 'chosen' songs better than others(?) I assume that it's all about the feelings they invoke in you while you're listening, am i right?) Btw, thank you for these vids and your compositional insight of these songs. That's what I call 'a high quality content'. Keep rockin'🤘

[@krata420]

So as you didn't go to the Still Life, what's your fav track on this one? For me it's Face of Melinda and The Moor. Also, what you think about top Periphery songs? Thanks for the series Mike!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I don't know

[@thedisabledviking]

what would be your favorite "newer" Band/artist? for me it would be a band called Skynd. (i think i made an SSF suggestion on them at one point) i love those guys to death

[@isaacpunch9295]

You could do a damn analysis of every song by them love or hate and we’d be happy lol But I know that would be career-endlingly annoying for you to make. Much love to you and Opeth🤘🏼

[@lachendrord8131]

Top 5: 1. April Ethereal 2. Karma 3. The Twilight is My Robe 4. Godhead's Lament 5. Advent

[@matiosmi137]

Kinda sad you haven't touched on prog-rock Opeth. I mean, I love pre-Heritage era, but I also value myself some Moon Above-Sun Below, Wilde Flowers or Heart In Hand - what are your feeling about their quirkier, less punchy side?

[@orio723]

This song is short but sweet in a melancholy way. The line beginning with "The years she's lost." has such sad, high vocals from Akerfeldt that are incredibly effective. The guitars blend superbly with the Mellotron here. Great stuff. However, I still prefer 'Harlequin Forrest'

[@orio723]

"Benighted" is another melancholy beauty, one of their best all clean vocal songs, with great acoustic guitar work, in my top 10 for sure.

[@luckylikekanaal8638]

Are you going to do a similar kind of series on Periphery in the future??

[@thetribalist6923]

You just summed up why I have learned so few Opeth songs. As much as I love their music, the tunings are just a hassle. Big respect for them trying different things.

[@pyramidhead3109]

I guessed Grand Conjuration would be next, but nope, it was the song that came after, haha. Yeah, this song is beautiful. Have you listened to the Soldier of Fortune cover bonus track off this record? It's fucking immaculate as well.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Not in a long time

[@j.a.m.6184]

Hey mike, whats your opinion on the Insurgentes album by Steven Wilson?

[@orio723]

What do you think about 'Gorguts' as a band? Are you familiar with them?

[@Xygor]

Highly legit. This album had awesome production.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It spanked all around haha

[@evh3065]

I want to get into Opeth, what are some good albums I should start with?

[@deutschland5063]

Shout out to Jozef Nemcak who guessed yesterday the song. Sad that Face of Melinda is not on the list, but is it in your top 10?

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Maybe

[@zemirukaiba]

overrated song

[@ZB3000]

Burden will always be my favorite song off Watershed, but this song is great as well! Thanks for doing this, Mike! As always, your intelligence and insights are valued.

[@ZB3000]

…and by Burden I totally mean Harlequin Forest 😅

[@ZB3000]

And by Watershed I DEFINITELY meant Ghost Reveries! 😅😅 …I’ll be in my bunk now.

[@FlareFoot57]

The copyright claims are absurd. These analysis videos are free promotion. I gave the band a second chance and bought Blackwater Park after Mike’s third video.

[@UndeadParrottProductions]

I would love if u would react to the music videos on this channel me and the bois are trying to make grunge/metal music I would like to know your thoughts, Hangman is my personal favorite. Thx for taking the time to read this.