JINJER - Retrospection OMV reaction

[@dtpfeiffer]

That line you mentioned, "Childhood of misery is life long injury" is a callback to the song Dreadful Moments, which Eugene talked about writing in the Audiotree interview. There are multiple songs from the Micro EP/Macro album which are connected. He said it was about a childhood friend and not anyone in Jinjer. Interesting you mentioned Opeth, as that is his favorite band. Jinjer is not only my favorite band, but they also helped break me out of the rut I was stuck in before finding them. They got me excited about new music again and I've found so many other great new bands since then.

[@VocalCitizen]

REN brought me to Chinchilla, who brought me to two amazing subs who then recommended JINJER to me. It's refreshing, in this world of inconsequential radio nonsense, to find TRUE musicians. One must DIG for the diamond. There's no finding one loose on the ground. 💎

[@hemlock399]

"Dreadful Moments" is an awesome, dark song that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. There's a good lyric video for it and an "Official Live Bootleg".

[@VocalCitizen]

awesome thanks

[@tackle47]

Same here they reopened this old mind to more music.

[@Jinjer13]

for over 7 years since I first heard Jinjer, I can cry, laugh, despair and hope all at once when I hear + see Jinjer music....... the german musician, warm greetings and thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx besides > I love the authenticity of your reactions on Jinjer

[@VocalCitizen]

Thank you so much. How kind...

[@oldmanjimh3165]

They get better because it "IS" their life 95% of the time

[@VocalCitizen]

It's always advisable to do what you love. There's more passion in the work.

[@leftyjaggajagga]

They will always give you something you weren't expecting....truly brilliant.

[@VocalCitizen]

I will always have YOU to thank for my Jinjer addiction. So... basically you were my first dealer. Live with THAT, dollface. 😈

[@leftyjaggajagga]

@@VocalCitizen Yer welcome. I have no regrets.

[@VocalCitizen]

LOL 🥰

[@danielbeck9310]

You're preaching to the choir, lol. I'm 52 and when I discovered Jinjer a couple years ago, I had pretty much given up on discovering new bands for several years, and hadnt even been to a concert in 10 years. Now, Im flying to Orlando in October to see them for the 4th time in less than 2 years, in the 4th different city and the 3rd different state. This band completely grabbed ahold of my life, and basically turned me into a teenager again. I love a lot of different bands, but no other band in my life, other than maybe Metallica when I was a teenager, has had the effect on me that Jinjer has. Their music just owns my soul now!🤘

[@ericpeterson7512]

You and me both brotha! Charlotte will be my 4th city and state as well, in the same amount of time. Atlanta, Destin, Milwaukee and now Charlotte. That was your son in Milwaukee, wasn't it. I'm bringing my daughter this time. ❤

[@danielbeck9310]

​@@ericpeterson7512yep, that was my son. He'll be going to the Orlando show with me also. My stepdaughter lives in Orlando, so hoping she can come, as well, but not sure she's gonna be able to make it.

[@ericpeterson7512]

@@danielbeck9310 I hope she can. Has she seen them yet? Is she a fan? I'm taking my daughter's roommate as well. She's just starting to become a Jinjer fan. I like making new fans!

[@VocalCitizen]

It's remarkable, isn't it??? I want to see them live, for sure!

[@VocalCitizen]

There's nothing like live music. I feel a Jinjer concert addiction in my future.

[@MLuxemburg]

"Jinjer makes me breathless", 100% same! Thank you, as always Deborah, for bringing more of the fantastic music of Jinjer to more people! ❤🖤🤘

[@VocalCitizen]

And on we roll... Thanks so much for watching 🥰🥰

[@tackle47]

Great reaction and your explanation of why you live Jinjer. My short story, not that anyone gives a shit but simply. In late 2016 I started watching reaction videos, I found them refreshing as someone hearing my old favorites brought back a slim resemblance of my 1st listens. On Christmas Eve 2016, my wife and son were asleep I was watching Lost in Vegas and finally clicked the Pisces reaction. I was flabbergasted with not just Tati’s vocals but the composition and lyricism. I then looked them up and saw Outlander (still my fav Jinjer song). I was hooked and in just a couple of months they had replaced Iron Maiden who had been my favorite band since 1983. I told Tati that when I had a chance in the meet and great in Tulsa in 2019, she was so sweet. As for Retrospection the lyrics “Childhood of misery is lifelong injury No, it's not for me. What I've always had Father's love and mother's hand” is so heartfelt. Having lost my dad when 20 and my mom just a couple of months before my marriage at 40, the feeling of loss just hits me. The fact that my dad could not see me grow up to be a man nor my mother ever hold my son is haunting.

[@VocalCitizen]

I am of the mindset that - because energy never dies, it just changes form - when our bodies die, our energy is released back into the ether... often having imprinted on other peoples' energy. Simply put, the people you loved and who loved you back are always around you. I may be crazy, but the notion brings me comfort. My late mother hides my damned keys all the time.

[@tackle47]

@@VocalCitizen well said and appreciated.

[@ThePizzablogger]

Great reaction. I'm there with you...mid-50s and it's been many a moon since a band has gotten me this excited and maintained the excitement, over time. Seeing them live really sealed the deal for me. All of them are top notch....and their sound engineering team is fantastic. Tati is every bit as magnetic on stage as an in his prime,1980s era HR from Bad Brains was.....and he was, for a time....the greatest frontman in music. Well, James Brown would rightfully have something to say about that, but HR was a juggernaught on stage. And so is Tati. JINJER - On The Top (Live In Kiev) | Napalm Records

[@VocalCitizen]

Lucky lucky... I can't wait to see them live. I wholeheartedly agree with every cogent point. A well-crafted comment.

[@ericpeterson7512]

For me Tatiana is THE most magnetic front person I've ever seen. I was such a huge Stevie Nicks fan when I was 15 and saw Fleetwood Mac for the first time (on the self titled album when she and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band). I had posters of her on all my walls lol. I was beside myself to see her. But being up close when Tatiana performs is on a whole different level. I've been up close to David Lee Roth. David Coverdale. Bruce Dickinson. Rob Halford. Ronnie James Dio. Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. Geddy Lee. Layne Staley of Alice In Chains. Klaus Meine of Scorpions, James Hetfield, Geoff Tate, Chris Cornell, Ozzy, the list goes on. Tatiana is every bit as compelling as the best of them. These are the best front persons to ever grace a stage. She's right there. And you can get right up close. Close enough to make eye contact. It's kinda priceless. It's a bit like seeing Elvis.

[@ThePizzablogger]

@@ericpeterson7512 some good shows there. When Tati does some twirling/spinning in On The Top Live In Kiev, it reminds me of Stevie Nicks.

[@VocalCitizen]

I've been face to face with musical icons, myself. I agree that Tatiana is magnetic... her mannerisms as well as her vocals. She's like a succubus....

[@ZachComa]

This was another masterpiece music video by Oleg Rooz. He's done a lot of their stuff; he really captures the mood and feel of each song with perfect visual choices and edits. He also did the OMV for Pit of Consciousness and Teacher, Teacher!.

[@VocalCitizen]

Nice... yes. the video was amazing.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Fun fact - Jinjer’s first tour in the United States was in 2018 opening for Cradle of Filth.

[@VocalCitizen]

I dig fun facts.

[@jabberwokee4127]

Great reaction per usual. This song has special meaning for me as my daughter was 4 yrs old when I found Jinjer, and this is her favorite Jinjer song, so this was on auto-repeat on car trips for about 6 months. That said, On the Top live in Kiev is another banger worthy of a listen or 10. More Jinjer please and thanks! 🍻🤘🏼

[@VocalCitizen]

Save that playlist... I'm gonna drown myself in Jinjer until the journey's complete. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@ericpeterson7512]

This is great. How old is your daughter now? I'm taking my daughter to her first Jinjer show this October. She was 6 when I took her to her first concert, King's X front row. She loved having loud metal in the car on long trips. Such nostalgia for me. She saw Rush with me 16 times, including that very last show in 2015. She's 28 now. Last year I flew us both to San Diego to see Scorpions. I'm so excited for her to share Jinjer with me! She has some of the same disorders as Tatiana, including social anxiety and Seasonal Affective Disorder. She's already into the lyrics, and she's the one who taught me about fry screaming. I'm hoping she loves Jinjer live as much as I do.

[@VocalCitizen]

My daughter is almost 30. She's the most amazing corporeal being in the history of existence. I don't have to be able to prove that for it to be gospel. She's also a prolific vocalist, but she avoids the limelight (as is her right). So she sings for me... and her cat. Let me know how YOUR daughter likes Jinjer... I love living vicariously...

[@ericpeterson7512]

@@VocalCitizen does your daughter know Jinjer yet?

[@meidasmightyJESSICAT]

Keep getting the feels.. dammit ! It’s all there!

[@Robertsmith-dy3sh]

This song has so much groove! One of my favorites!

[@VocalCitizen]

I really love this one.

[@perennial72]

As usual great Jinjer reaction, Deborah. This song is one of my favourites. It makes me emotional every time because my family is all my life and I feel deep in my soul these lyrics ❤👋👋👋👋

[@VocalCitizen]

Thank you so much. I loved it! I've gone back and listened, following along with the lyrics. Hit me doubly as hard...

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

It's jinjer time I'm here for that

[@VocalCitizen]

EPIC. Epic band. Epic song. Epic video.

[@barwildi1203]

Nice reaction! My short list of Jinjer favorites is only a list that I don't like AS MUCH as all of their other songs 😊

[@VocalCitizen]

Aw thanks... I'm an ever-evolving Jinjer fanatic.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

It's to all their parents, but written from the opposite perspective of their song, Dreadful Moments. Roman in particular has had a lot of bad days in the past few years regarding contact with his parents... At one point they were MIA but as far as I know they are back in contact with each other

[@VocalCitizen]

FIRST THINGS FIRST: Your username is probably one of the very best I've ever encountered. That being said... I will be covering Dreadful Moments. Keep your head on a swivel for that one. I'm hoping all their families stay safe and this horrific war will end very soon so Ukraine can begin to rebuild. 💙🇺🇦💙

[@resputin1161]

may i suggest some bobble heads as a substitute to the head banging, keep it coming

[@VocalCitizen]

HAHAHAAAHHAHAHHAHA 173,988 cool points have been added to your balance.

[@ericpeterson7512]

I have my Rush bobbleheads lol

[@MsImposter666]

I've been along for the JINJER rabbit hole, since your first reaction, love it , keep going🤘. My favorite song is Outlander, give that one a try. Then check out INFECTED RAIN .I found Jinjer while watching infected videos ..Tati and Elena did a song together live .

[@VocalCitizen]

I've got you. Outlander should be up within a week. 💕

[@nickmoutos8308]

Great reaction to a great song! I love the "folk" nature of the song and the portion where Tati is singing in Ukrainian. Once again Jinjer does magic blending folk and metal into amazing music and as always Tati weaves her poetry throuughout!. Jinjer puts so much of themselves into everysong that Ifeel like I know them as friends or acquaintences.

[@VocalCitizen]

They're the perfect combination of genius and gritty humanity. I love it!!!

[@ericpeterson7512]

This is the genius of great lyrics: they make us FEEL SOMETHING--and feel some kinship with the artist, feel for a moment we're on the same page with them. Sometimes you find an artist that seems to speak to your soul over and over. Jinjer is that band for me.

[@VocalCitizen]

agreed

[@michaeldinsen7641]

This track hits differently!!!

[@VocalCitizen]

It really does.

[@ericpeterson7512]

Lol as usual I just go through the Jinjer Army comments and give a like to every one. These are the best commenters I've seen anywhere. I have to go through and read them all first before commenting, because often anything I have to say has already been said by the excellent commenters. Same again. Great reaction once again Deborah! You've quickly gotten hooked on this special band just like us hardcore fans. We'll be seeing you at Jinjer shows for years to come, I'm sure! I hope some of us get to meet you and your sister. And I hope you get to see them perform from close up. They're just the best. We'll headbang for you! Tatiana is a pro (although I think I may have detected a reduction in her windmill activities of late--maybe she learned her lesson from Hayley Williams!).

[@VocalCitizen]

LOL Nothing wrong with that. I appreciate your comment. I'd LOVE to get to know my subs... you all seem so awesome.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

This is one of my favorites as far as subject matter. Along with theur "Prophecy" video, it just is so good. ❤🤍💙

[@VocalCitizen]

Haven't heard that one yet... thanks for the inspiration.

[@MLuxemburg]

Deborah, I hope you'll react to Ape before The Prophecy since the latter is a thematic follow up to Ape. I'd also say Noah goes along with those two. All three are, of course, fantastic.

[@VocalCitizen]

Duly noted.

[@module79l28]

1:48 - Tatiana is the spitting image of her mother, isn't she? 😄 4:17 - That one there on the top right corner is the great Sasha, the magician behind Jinjer's live sound. A bit like George Martin, the so-called 5th Beatle, Sasha is the 5th Jinjer. He's like the older brother of all of them. You'll see him a lot on the tour vlogs. 7:26 - It's funny that you talk about music theory and knowledge when 2 of the 3 main composers in the band are self-taught. Vlad is the only one with formal musical training but I doubt that when he's composing he sits down and writes all the sh*t he comes up with in a musical score. I believe that, just like in Roman and Eugene's case, it's all by feeling. 🙂

[@VocalCitizen]

I LOVE INFORMATION. You rock!

[@palladinodessa8988]

I was waiting patiently for you to get to this one. Top 5 song in my eyes. Starting in native tongue and then the drop just sets the tone. I understand the upper echelon theory and yes, Jinjer is there. I would love to get your take on another band that is newer called Slaughter To Prevail. Their catalogue isn't as deep as Jinjer's but I get that "can't miss" vibe from them. The song Viking will get you into it rather quickly. Just be forewarned, the singer Alex Terrible is a unique talent and the drummer Evgeny is energy personified. 🤘 Keep on a rockin' me baby 🍻

[@VocalCitizen]

I hear you... ON MY LIST FOR YOU.

[@palladinodessa8988]

@@VocalCitizen YES! Yet again, you ROCK!

[@VocalCitizen]

🥰

[@meidasmightyJESSICAT]

It eats your soul….

[@VocalCitizen]

GOOD, right?!?!?! Holy crap, sis...

[@ericpeterson7512]

Hey sis! You're just as big a Jinjer fan as Deb, aren't you. I can't get my brother into em unfortunately. He can't get past the extreme vocals. He's not that much of a "metal guy" to my lasting regret lol.

[@VocalCitizen]

I've never liked "extreme vocals". Tatiana pulls it off for me.

[@meidasmightyJESSICAT]

@@ericpeterson7512 Yes I am 🤘

[@coder4liberty]

As someone who follows the war in Ukraine very closely (can't help it I've always followed world events and now it's an attachment to this band) this song brings a tear. Her home town is just a few miles from the front line in Russian held territory. Her mother still lives there and even if Tatiana could go back to Ukraine she couldn't see her. She has to talk to her on the phone. It's about as wrong as it gets. Roman's family escaped Mariupol shortly after 95% of the structures (homes and businesses) were destroyed It's bad enough to go off and be international performers but then they can't even go home when they want to.

[@VocalCitizen]

It's horrific. Tragic. Infuriating. Soul-suckingly nefarious.

[@jamestalkington6306]

They were granted ambassadorial status in the midst of it all to advocate for ukraine. ​@@VocalCitizen

[@ericpeterson7512]

I've become friends with a fellow Jinjer fan who's from Avdiivka, and I can't even say the name of the city without getting choked up. No building left standing. No living thing survives. It's just gone. And we let it happen, while our fucking Congress critters debated border security. And did nothing on either front. We could have stopped it. I feel shame when I contemplate it.

[@VocalCitizen]

The war machine keeps on chugging as long as the legal tender flows. No election will solve that mess. I weep for Ukraine but have faith those brave people will endure.

[@frankh9600]

Hmm, normally Napalm don't block as they know of the power of reaction videos. I came to Jinjer by reactors first place

[@VocalCitizen]

Yeah I put in a dispute but it can take 30 days...

[@gtrsean2429]

I mentioned in another react to look for the B-Day cake for Vlad that's shown in this vid. Do recall and did you catch it? Cheers Deb. 🥂 💙💛

[@VocalCitizen]

I did!

[@jamestalkington6306]

Opeth? Wait til you find seven spires.

[@VocalCitizen]

James... .... you're always on top of it.

[@jamestalkington6306]

@VocalCitizen although seven spires is a lil more comparable to cradle of filth. But opeth I def need to dive into more of their catalog. I love MUSICAL bands. I'm eclectic af beyond that criterion.

[@ericpeterson7512]

@@jamestalkington6306I'm gonna have to check out Seven Spires.

[@VocalCitizen]

Opeth is amazing...

[@travisworthington525]

So you said that some of your reactions got blocked 🚫...I assume that Outlander was one of those since you replied to me that you did that one and was going to post it by the weekend...How did you like that one. It's one of my favorites for sure. This song is fantastic also.

[@VocalCitizen]

It did. I still have it uploaded but my KZbin dispute hasn't been resolved, so no one can see it yet... Hold tight. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Stay tuned.... I'll keep you updated.

[@ericpeterson7512]

@@VocalCitizenthis is the first time I've heard of any Jinjer reaction getting blocked. I've heard a lot of reactors say that Napalm is very reactor friendly. Maybe it's all your fucking cussing young lady! 😜

[@StuTheMoose]

@@ericpeterson7512 Indeed.... Never heard of Napalm or Jinjer making a claim on a reaction vid before. As far as I'm aware they are all for them. It's pretty much how Jinjer finally blew up with all the Pisces reaction vids!

[@VocalCitizen]

You're probably f*cking right... I have no f*ckin' idea.

[@VocalCitizen]

It's still blocked...