KATATONIA Takeover ~ Composer Reaction The Decomposer Lounge Music Reactions

[@Flugmorph]

katatonia is such an amazing band, nobody does it like them. The gothic/doom atmosphere mixed with the progressive song structures and hauntingly beautiful vocals, man.

[@BirdNoise77]

Literally every song off this album is gold

[@detroitdiesel89]

It's truly a 10/10

[@CorTec]

This is one of my least favorite songs on the album and it's still great in it's own right.

[@joeypueschell3850]

All of their albums are gold!!

[@maurobilotti]

Last Song Before the Fade kept in my head for maaany this week.

[@OffTheRailGaming]

It's their magnum opus.

[@SquigglyP]

Night Is The New Day is my favorite Katatonia album, but all of their stuff is top notch (I actually love their first couple of death-metal albums as well). The Fall Of Hearts is a fantastic album, but it's a workout to listen to cause they get so complex with their structures on it. They've always had a penchant for interesting timings and changing up their keys or timings mid-song, but in Fall Of Hearts they seemingly made it their mission to write insanely complex stuff for nearly every track. One of the more interesting things about the band is how they've changed up a number of musicians over the years and how each new lineup alters the sound and style without really undermining the overall tone of the music. You can listen to this album and then go back to Tonight's Decision and listen to it and while it sounds very different, it's still very much Katatonia. There's a seed of something in all of their albums. I think their earliest stuff is the only stuff that's not "Katatonia" sounding, but even on those albums there's a couple of tracks where you're like "Oh, there it is..."

[@ultrazineSWE]

Never wrong with some Katatonia.. The only thing you can expect its that is going to be good and melancholy 🖤

[@DM72513]

Such a great band. His vocals are just so unique and refreshing. The Racing Heart is an absolutely beautiful song. Check that out Geebz.

[@christorb]

Nice to see someone else fly the flag for The Racing Heart - probably my favourite Katatonia track but I never see it getting that much love!

[@triumphtinltcomicdg]

somehow his voice always reminded me of a singer of Life Of Agony...

[@БълхатаНаКоткатаНаНикиБанков]

Katatonia is one of my very favorite bands. Please react to Journey Trough Pressure, Sold Heart, Shifts, Decima, Inheritance, In The White… or just any of their songs.

[@Greasyorange]

That ladies and gentlemen is what we call a riff.

Love, love, love Katatonia for so many years now. This album was such a huge release for me. I do feel like the second half is better, and I would probably have chosen The Night Subscriber from this album. Whatever. They might be a bit of an acquired taste, or some people might think they try too hard. Like you said, there's so much going on. Well, I applaud their bravery, and how they don't choose the easy way out in their song writing. You can't get too much Katatonia!

[@hailstone.]

One of my favorite bands of all time

[@N0stalgicLeaf]

Saw Katatonia and Opeth live in a smaller local venue not quite 10 years ago. Unbelievable show.

[@MattVogt2]

They should have added a Bloodbath set to make it a triple header :)

[@xF1revolution]

Night is the New Day and Heritage respectfully. Good tour.

[@Ordinariyus]

That chorus gives me goosebumps and makes me want to cry simultaneously every freaking time I listen this song. I love Katatonia.

[@Enydrath]

YEESS I didn't expect to see Katatonia here! I love this song so much...

[@lvngwndw9244]

One of the most underrated bands. These guys have such a rich, beautiful sound.

[@brandonjames1606]

Thank you so much Geebz for fitting this one in, I requested it a bit ago on Patreon. One of my favorite bands, and this track is such a killer opening to an amazing album. Katatonia pulls so much emotion into the progressive genre that few can match. I love hearing your take and I've heard Takover probably 300 times but have never picked up on the subtle "pad" sounds in the background before.

[@glensandberg4863]

I have listened to soooo much Katatonia over the years, and no other album of theirs hits me as much as this one. The complexities of this album come off so organically and I feel like they composed with such freedom after shaking up the band lineup. Great lead track off a personal favorite album. My favorite Stockholmers along with Opeth. These guys have a sound that just totally speaks to my Swedish side and the *vemod* (a word for melancholy, roughly) I sometimes can feel.

[@Dan16673]

yup. they fucking killed it with this album. I listened to it daily for a whole year

[@YuryVVV]

@@Dan16673 I still do

[@KOLLIX-AF-DALBACKEN]

Listen to hard rock, prog all my life! Two years ago i didť know about my three favorite band, Opeth Katatonia Soen! 5 yers ago i diddnt know Mastodon Tool or Gojira. Thank you everyone sharing extrem good music!

[@GrizzlyAt0ms]

One of my favorite Katatonia tracks. Great pick!

[@IDrop76]

one of the greatest albums ever

[@peterchains]

Love this band. Great video as always. Love getting the chance to relive these songs vicariously through you. Love seeing first time listens. \m/

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

one of my all time favourite bands. they are so special.

[@TheErazar]

Fuck yeah to Katatonia! Love the dude's melancholic voice

[@jannehakopuro1434]

Thank you so much for this man! Katatonia is my all-time favorite band 🤘 I've seen them live over a dozen times, even got their logo tattooed in my arm. This song is one of my favorites off this record! Keep digging into their music 😎👌

[@brillianttree3906]

Finally some Katatonia

[@djuengst2000]

Hey Geebz, This was my first time listening to the track too. I loved the chords they used. I’ll have to listen to more now 😀

[@90745]

Same for me, I hear some porcupine tree influence here good stuff

[@jacho50]

Same here, loved it :D

[@Goldie1977]

What a truly great band. More of these please. You won’t regret it. 😉🤘

[@Vault4ce4680]

This album is a MASTERPIECE!

[@JG-qp9dl]

Yes!

[@firun2635]

Definitely my favorite album of my favorite band. Of all the songs Residual means the most to me. I'd love a reaction to that, but I am glad for any Katatonia reactions by you - great channel; keep it up :)

[@countmorgoth]

Thank you for making a video about this song and to whoever requested it on Patreon! This song holds a special place in my heart, and it's very nice to hear someone music-savy like you appreciating it's beauty.

[@markusorth5450]

IT'S HAPPENING!!!

[@streetrussell]

LOVE that you reacted to this one. It's my favorite from Katatonia, and you dissected it well. Thanks!!!

[@marjutasikainen4188]

Thank you for this, made my day! 🖤 Katatonia is just great, their music sooths your soul.

[@aphelionvoid4491]

Just a couple bands manage to consistently give shivers down my spine by their music till this day. Bands such as Opeth, Katatonia, Devin Townsend, Leprous, Steven Wilson, Enslaved. Solo and the last chorus especially always gives me chills.

[@geoffyoung8249]

I love watching the reactions just to get an opportunity to feel like I'm sharing my favorite band with people who are focused enough to try to experience it. I live in Katatonia's mood, and finding people IRL who are as in love... good luck

[@kawaimu3066]

You would have a field day with Idle Blood by these guys. Such an intensely beautiful song. Katatonia deserves to be talked about more. They truly are masters of their craft. and that craft is hauntingly beautiful music.

[@thomasschewe898]

So happy that you did a song from this amazing band, thank you!. My personal favorite album of them is The Great Cold Distance.

[@jasmineredley5577]

Just discovered this amazing band! I can’t believe it took me this long to finally listen to them ✨ 💙🖤💙✨ love this album 💫

[@geoffyoung8249]

Welcome to the rest of your life.

[@kevinschotte2106]

KATATONIA never fails! Very nice (natural) breakdown Geebz!

[@ulverop]

Check out "Old Heart Falls" from the same album. It is one of my favorite songs ever, by any band!

[@DanBeauleArt]

Love me some Katatonia. But 2 different bands here. Old vs New. Both are great. Porcupine tree and anathema is great too.

[@DiamondSane]

There is also middle Katatonia, now we know.

[@billvrabel1502]

This song is merely an introduction to an amazing album, but Katatonia has so many amazing albums reaching back to their debut "Dance of December Souls." I would love to see how you would react to something like "Without God" or maybe "Rainroom" from their Brave Murder Day album.

[@evemoore5583]

One of my favourite albums!

[@m.94]

Katatonia is a Very underrated band in my opinion , one of my top 10 bands. Listen to Katatonia - Dispossession Katatonia - Unfurl

[@EnervatedSociety]

Love this band. Viva Emptiness and The Great Cold Distance are my favs but I have them all.

[@nrothe2898]

Katatonia is a wild band. Each one of their albums goes in a completely different direction.

[@Loendt]

Junto a Opeth son mis bandas favoritas de toda la vida. Katatonia tiene una discografía muy ecléctica pero siempre llena de una atmósfera oscura. Los inicios se remontan al Black Metal, Death Metal y Doom Metal, luego se transformó en algo más alternativo y gótico, con el tiempo fueron adquiriendo cada vez más influencias progresivas (me atrevería a decir que desde el Viva Emptiness).

[@cvekler]

Was randomly recommended this. Great video and perspective!

[@Abyzdecannes]

I've listened to this album so many times and it's still so insanely good .. so full of emotion and crazy grooves and riffs

[@CALL0US.]

That whole album is dazzling, a masterpiece

[@euanclark1154]

Thank you Geebz, a million times over! I'm still here! Your videos keep me going man. So sorry you won't get back to the kids until May. We can see how much it lights you up. This whole thing truly sucks dude. On the bright side, there's nearly a quarter of a million people who would LOVE to be stuck with you until May. And beyond! Great pick dude! P.S. The new Meshuggah is insanely good. Highly, highly recommend!

[@carolynm.7530]

@ Euan Clark Love your heart full message here to Geebz. Felt good reading this! It may not matter but Imho this should have more likes.Your thoughts on this just kind of glides and settles right in purposefully. 💯💙 P. S Absolutely agree with you on the new Meshuggah! It totally rips! 🤜

[@kevinblakemore6445]

This is definitely an awesome band! First time hearing about them. Through your channel thank you!

[@-Heavy-]

Love Katatonia!Great choice!

[@aaronpotton2641]

Dude, you need to check out "the day and then shade" by Katatonia. Brilliant song 🤘 also "soil's song" is a banger!!

[@adamhenton6221]

Man o man this was dope

[@MetalGeek464]

Nice breakdown. Looooong time Katatonia fan. Saw them live for the first time on this tour and what an epic gig.

[@tylertubbs3107]

I always heard there was some kind of physical reason the vocalist stopped the scream style black metal vocals of their earlier music. I wonder if that's true or just a rumor? The great cold distance is probably my favorite album of theirs. Just gold all the way through.

[@marcustidholm6775]

Love Katatonia!

[@JLR77]

Katatonia’s song Leaders is one you should check out

[@inaneglory7431]

More Katatonia please!

[@PrimePhilosophy]

The guitar work on this is like another vocal track.. it's so alive and dynamic..

[@Nostradamus92]

Nice! Would love to see you doing some of their earlier stuff as well :)

[@iamgubbler95]

and October Tide

[@Psymon1471]

Katatonia are awesome!

[@SwordOfPhoenix]

interesting... gonna listen more of this band

[@eyeheartmusichella]

Enjoy! They're truly badass.

[@brendanlucero8585]

Katatonia is one of the greatest bands ever imo

[@TheShortStory]

Thanks for the breakdown. Katatonia is one of my all-time favorite bands. I got into them around the time of The Great Cold Distance and Night Is The New Day. This album, and the latest one, were a bit challenging as their style progressed, but after a few listens it clicked and I “got” it. I’d be curious to hear your reaction to a track by Long Distance Calling called The Nearing Grave where the Katatonia vocalist does a guest appearance.

[@YuryVVV]

Yup, but that's what happens when your band is joined by musicians who can offer so much more than the old members could that it would be unfair to them to not put that potential to use. Daniel Moilanen and Roger Öjersson were amazing additions and I'll forever be grateful to them for helping write my favorite album of all times.

[@sirdrumsalot3273]

Love this song so much! So beautifully composed! These guys are absolutely amazing live too! Probably most spot on live performance I've ever seen.

[@nunomiranda2485]

Thank you Geebz, listening you decompose so many of my favorite songs, has been quite a journey. Not gonna propose any song, just keep going strong!

[@dnd6075]

this is my favourite katatonia song.

[@ProspectorAl]

Glad to see you finally go around to Katatonia. An ever evolving band and one of my favorites!

[@mindscrub]

Their mixes, from album to album, have been consistently artistic, detailed, and thoughtful throughout the years. Same goes for their songwriting. Fantasic f***king band. Dive deep, dude.

[@imequals]

Found your channel just a few days ago while searching for Katatonia reactions by classical composers and music teachers, and here is the new one! Amazing!

[@HughSelwynMauberley]

Looking forward to more Katatonia on this channel.

[@evankeen1245]

I just can’t help rewatching your reaction to the interval at 2:14 SO FUNNY

[@Eirath]

Katatonia actually started as a death doom and gothic metal band, inspired by those two genres pioneers Paradise Lost. They evolved their sound and style quite quickly on their early albums. They found their trademark sound with the album Viva Emptiness and further developed afterwards. Many hold Night is the New Day as their best work to date, but I personally think the album before, The Great Cold Distance, remains their magnum opus really.

[@Th3BadThing]

Oh heck yes! Been waiting for more Katatonia There's so many songs to suggest from them, I'd suggest "The one you're looking for isn't here" from Dethroned and Uncrowned, a acoustic reimagining of the song of the same name from Dead End Kings, absolutely shows how versatile they are as musicians.

[@Blacksheepfamily1]

My favorite somg

[@byrokinsman2576]

Have you ever heard of Our Lady Peace? They were more popular in the 90s and early 00s. You should check out their song "Consequence of Laughing."

[@williamclose6978]

"In repair", "everyone's a junkie", "all my friends", or "if you believe" would also be great from Our Lady Peace would be great tracks for Geebz I think. The Spiritual Machines album has always been one of my all time favorites.

[@iamgubbler95]

One of the best songs from their entire discography. Which is really saying something.

[@NotRKelly.]

Thank you Geebz

[@chungedjonesjr]

YES

[@Big_Daddy72]

Man, I can just listen to Katatonia and Opeth for like several days at a time! Just some of the best music I’ve ever heard.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Tomahawk Capt Midnight

[@DanBeauleArt]

My mask approves of this comment.

[@thorndust5329]

Love this band! You should do Leaders by this band

[@YuryVVV]

Yeees, some more Katatonia and one of their more intricate songs on the table. The Fall Of Hearts as a whole (in my opinion, of course) is their best work musicianship-wise, in no small part thank to two new members who joined the band - the drummer Daniel Moilanen and the lead guitarist Roger Öjersson. This album also features the best song ever written by humans (that being Residual), but every other track is an absolute treat as well - Serein, Passer, Old Heart Falls, just to name a few. Serac is quite a journey. So much going on in there. It's interesting how you mentioned that to write these vocal lines and harmonies the vocalist needs to be good at his work, but, funnily enough, Jonas Renkse is far from being a great vocalist (if someone here has been to their live shows, they can confirm). Which doesn't take away from him being a top composer and musician overall though. Thank you Geebz for covering this band and thanks to your Patrons as well for requesting it.

[@aritrasom9536]

Glad you're revisiting Katatonia! But do Poets of The Fall reaction please.

[@theorncampbell4432]

9:20 You'll hear a LOT of Robert Smith as the starting point for the lead vocals. I'm not sure where the harmonies get their lead from. Maybe the 1960's in general. Oh and those "pads" at 13:50 are actually a beautiful post rock guitar tone. Kinda glassy, with the Shimmer effect on it and a long reverb with almost none of the attack of the dry signal in it. Not many things in the world of music that can cut force such a wide range of emotions like a shimmery, reverb ridden voice can.

[@gonzoe123]

Haven't heard the song yet but the comments seem to really like this band. #getexcite 2:30 into the video: really digging the clean vibes. Sounds like it is about to open up. 3:30 in: Vocals are really enjoyable. Distorted guitar tapping sets a really nice groove. Drums are awesome. 5:30 in: totally agree with Geebes. This sounds like it is going to be a fun ride. Just a couple of seconds later: Totally did not disappoint. I already want to find more from this band. 7:00 in: OMG the ambience mixed with the heavy and the drums is epic. Just a couple seconds later: Wow, I was not expecting the cleans to come back so nicely. 😊 8:00 Piano 😊

[@johnnylemon9610]

have you listened to anathema? theyre a somewhat similar band, slightly softer generally, though. check out untouchable part one, its awesome. a bit more straightforward, but it builds and builds into an incredible cacophony of sound.

[@iamgubbler95]

Their song "12" is a good representation of their heavy side. These guys have been around forever. Also, Black Session is a great older track

[@TheBalognaPony]

Check out Avatar - Colossus Or some of their other stuff

[@im1337ninja]

i really want to see geebz do city glaciers, and laquer, neon epitah, and untrodden, and in the white. i can go on and on with all the songs i want geebz to react to in katatonia.

[@justindymond8996]

Been following your videos for quite some time now. I love that you dig into a wide variety of music...particularly, progressive rock and metal. If you ever feel like dabbling into some Metalcore, I highly recommend trying out some August Burns Red...Fault Line, Composure, Paramount...all amazing songs and I'd love to see your reactions and dissections of songs such as those.

[@travisbundus9982]

Amazing choice! Please check out Jeff Buckley - Grace. One of the most amazing voices ever!

[@Graveyardskank]

Good choice.

[@richpeltier9519]

Nice call on the vocals, i heard Yes in the drums at the beginning Drummer was doing a great job of that thing Bruford does best, placing snare hits in exactly the opposite of the exprected/obvious places. All while serving the song. Go off, do weird shit, indulge your ego a little... but always serve the song. Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

[@richpeltier9519]

Anti-intuative drumming is from the realm of the mind.

[@rOCKINxsOCKIN]

Day 31 of asking when the next MUSE breakdown is going to be -- so many beautiful tracks with string arrangements, arpeggiated synths, Matt's voice, and some of the coolest bass lines you'll enjoy for sure. Here is a list of potentials: - Citizen Erased, United States of Eurasia, City of Delusion, New Born, Hyper Music, the list goes on...

[@lethargic220]

going back to soad you should really check out "soil"

[@CO6883-o3c]

Don't know if this is recent recording but hope you're healing fast my guy. Hope you can get back on the water soon 🤘

[@SuperDoggy99]

The best thing about Katatonia is that their songs actually "go somewhere". This is what real art sounds like. When you listen to your average rock or pop song, it's an easily digestible hook and chorus, and that's it. Katotonia provides an "experience" with their music. You just don't see that any more these days.

[@scottkoppinger2595]

Last Fair Deal Gone Down, Viva Emptiness, and This Album, are their best albums. This album is their most complex and melodic, their latest album City Burials, not their best Check out NOVEMBRE - Materia....It's an AMAZING, album

[@Prognosis__]

Riverside please Geebz 🤟👍