Old Composer REACTS to Be'lakor The Smoke of Many Fires // Heavy Metal Music Reactions and Dissectio

[@christopherblowers443]

Be'lakor is one of my favorite bands. Every album is a journey.

[@Assdafflabaff]

Same with Omnium Gatherum man, both are amazing bands that sound very similar.

[@christopherblowers443]

@@Assdafflabaff new album!!!

[@Assdafflabaff]

@@christopherblowers443 Yeah dude both bands, Be'alkor and Omnium Gatherum are both releasing new albums soon. I'm so hyped \m/

[@christopherblowers443]

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[@ns-nf9pi]

try persefone 😊

[@Venator-ci5gf]

Every song from Be'lakor is a masterpiece ... they really deserve more attention

[@puppetmaster8551]

Forreal the band is just musical genius, they don’t have a single song that’s anything less than great. Stone’s reach and of breathe and bone are true masterpieces and vessels is great too. Kinda wish he would’ve done countless skies but it was still great. Good news also Be’lakor’s new album is completely finished so we should be getting new stuff very soon.

[@slayde7740]

@@puppetmaster8551 The new track they just dropped is incredible!!

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@slayde7740 yup, they always deliver, I was glued to my phone waiting for the second it released and I was not disappointed. Cannot fuckin wait to hear more.

[@marekj.]

Amen

[@SgtJohnRemairez]

True, I can listen to pretty much all their albums entirely. My favorite is Stone's Reach :P

[@henriklarsson8741]

Whoever recommended you this, may Odin bless you.

[@HorstEwald]

l

[@henriklarsson8741]

@@HorstEwald Cheers mate!

[@LockhartsPowerhouse]

Recommended it 4 months ago on multiple videos with a link for their song Venator off Stones Reach. This song will do! It’s my second favorite from them!!

[@IvanIvanov-qx5oz]

@@LockhartsPowerhouse I recommended Countless Skies. Stones Reach is probably my favorite album of theirs.

[@LockhartsPowerhouse]

@@IvanIvanov-qx5oz that’s awesome! I hope he keeps going down the melodic death metal road!

[@iAnimeDude]

One of the finest Melodeath bands around, looking forward for their new album. They have much more gems for you to take a look/listen at.

[@robertpautsch8087]

Be'lakor is incredible... Check out In Mourning (The Black Lodge) and Insomnium (Winter's Gate) as well... Great melodeath bands, incredible music...

[@lashedandscorned]

@@robertpautsch8087 Try Amorphis' Tales From the Thousand Lakes.

[@klausherbert3040]

Is a new one in the pipes?

[@iAnimeDude]

@@klausherbert3040 Yes sir, they are aiming to release it this year.

[@klausherbert3040]

@@iAnimeDude uhh nice. Thanks for info

[@amirebrahiminasab9403]

Whomever recommended this band is a living legend

[@StarsDie88]

This is so cool seeing this band on here.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Seriously when I saw a Be’lakor video from him I just got a big smile on my face, one of the best bands in the world regardless of genre. The bands ability as a whole as songwriters is just truly special.

[@secludja]

Hey, thanks for the Be'lakor reaction video! This is Steve (piano/synths) from Be'lakor. Secludja is my side-project. If you're ever interested in doing a Secludja reaction video, that would be really cool. It's not metal, but interested to see what you think! Cheers again! \m/

[@mattkemerait]

I discovered Be'lakor a few months ago. They went from unknown to my most listened to band in like 24 hours.

[@IvanIvanov-qx5oz]

Finally the best melodeath band has arrived! All their songs are amazing, but I'd recommend Countless Skies, From Scythe to Sceptre, Remnants, In Parting, Neither Shape Nor Shadow, or A Natural Apostasy for a deeper dive.

[@bajasmancer]

Countless skies and From scythe to sceptre has been my favorite tunes for over a year now :)

[@kvltizt]

In Parting is a haunting piece of art.

[@justinbrewster2012]

I also really love Roots to Sever. Such an epic song over such a simple concept, and it has one of the best sections in any belakor song.

[@itsdokko2990]

@@kvltizt In Parting and The Dream and the Waking are the songs that really makes me feel all fuzzy

[@AlexSamm]

Did not expect to see Be'lakor. Happy to see that :)

[@edibleph4596]

I love how often you say "I love..." Your commentary often starts with those words, which is a strong indication of what a positive perspective you have on life. It is so contagiously wholesome

[@tomdewispelaere4727]

Good choice. This last album is a concept album, starting with the birth of a photon from the sun and ending with incineration to smoke of man. Great composition, interesting storytelling.

[@pieboy107]

My favorite band of all time! Thank you for blessing us with your reaction.

[@Agarwaen06]

You're right about this song being a journey. In fact it's the end of a concept album's story journey. You nailed it when you acknowledged that within the composition. Thanks for bringing this song to us. It might not be their best one, but for sure one of the better ones. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

[@TheHeadown]

Never heard this song before, I was pleasantly surprised I must admit. Have you ever heard of "Edge of Sanity"? They have an album that is a 40-minute long journey and the music is not that far apart. Check out "Crimson" (part 1 is best imo)🤘

[@Agarwaen06]

@@TheHeadown or Wintersun's "The Forest Seasons" - again a full album consisting of 4 songs representing the 4 seasons. A journey story- and musicwise as well. There's plenty of awesome stuff out there.

[@TheHeadown]

@@Agarwaen06 I agree, and it´s always a good thing to recommend and/or share ideas.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Be’lakor is so good that this song is probably one of my least favorite from them and it’s still fantastic, such a great band and it brought me great joy seeing him do a song of theirs.

[@slayde7740]

@@TheHeadown Edge of Sanity is such an underrated gem and Crimson is truly incredible.

[@biologiskt]

I cant believe you actually reacted to Be’lakor! Thats insane dude, thanks for doing this 🤘🏻

[@rusbell2981]

Also an amazing band you should check out is Agalloch, they're an amazing mix of prog, atmospheric, folk and black metal. They were truly a one of a kind band, really any songs by them are amazing but some of my favorites are Limbs and The Meloncholy Spirit. Haha sorry for all the comments I just enjoy your videos and hearing your thoughts on great music! Thanks for all the videos

[@kvltizt]

i wish i could like this comment harder

[@garrettallen9044]

Second on Limbs, but I can never listen to Limbs without Falling Snow right after

[@shlarpy]

Adding a late second for this

[@philtrippet2180]

Agalloch was the real deal.

[@justinbrewster2012]

I once heard this song when I had left my youtube on play and fell asleep. I woke up to this massive track playing and it really changed my standards for all melodeath ever since. Their song are absolutely powerful and very unique. It's amazing how more people don't know about this band, their music is simply stunning.

[@MessyProfessor]

Literally one of my favorite songs of all time. Love your analysis and breakdown. Keep it up my friend. Cheers

[@martasoleniec7309]

Be'lakor

[@CarlosGomez-xc5do]

I normally don’t like to watch videos of people’s reactions to stuff, but Be’lakor is one of my favorite melodeath bands out there and this album/song is deep. That being said, I enjoyed how you analyzed this masterpiece, so congratulations on your perception upon first listen

[@Hideousspawn13]

Dude it’s awesome the way you’re delving into these bands that aren’t mainstream. There is literally no end to the greatness that’s out there. I’ve been obsessively trying to keep up with bands new and old for the last 15 years and I can still find new ones every day that blow me away. So enjoy the journey and I’ll look forward to seeing what bands people suggest to you and what you might think of them! Keep up the great reviews!

[@xBigBlackWHALEx]

Favorite band of all time... all their albums are absolute masterpieces, with a new one on the way no less!!!

[@nicholasbrassard3512]

Be'lakor!! My man key bringing us the good stuff :D edit: i'd love to hear you react to 'Dissection - Thorns of crimson death' if you want to delve into some melodic black metal!

[@TrommelmonsterBVB09]

Not a single bad Song by this Band.

[@moonlightreveries1459]

I was depressed when after I found Opeth, I thought I’d never find a band as unique and beautiful as them. Then comes Belakor, instantly becomes one of my favorite band of all time, pretty much my second after Opeth. Menacing, beautiful, haunting, uplifting absolutely, unique melodic death metal. Best genre of metal, and best band from that genre. I appreciate your energy, sense of humor, and description of the music. Love your channel sir! 💪

[@shaunmichael5288]

Never heard of this band now they have a new fan

[@stoickris]

Shaun

[@shaunmichael5288]

@@stoickris yes

[@shmelvinjoestar3586]

Check out stone's reach. Hands down a legendary album

[@puppetmaster8551]

Did you listen to their stuff yet? if not you’ve got to listen to the album stone’s reach and of breathe and bone, true masterpieces imo. The song above he did is great and imo is still worse than every song on those 2 album. They’re very special songwriters and their composition skills are so good. Good news is they have just completely finished their new album as well so we should be getting another one soon. Great time to becomes a fan because it’s usually like 5 years in between albums.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@shmelvinjoestar3586 of breathe and bone too, I think that and stone’s reach are both perfect albums and masterpieces. Wish he would’ve done something like countless skies but still awesome watching him so Be’lakor.

[@vanphoenix676]

18:51 This is why I love your reactions - you actually enjoy music. You know it and you appreciate it on different levels. You knew you wanted a smooth transition and you got it and instantly was into it !

[@damiengrief]

Be'lakor is one of the best melodeath bands today. Great to see you reacting to them. This song is a great one. I also highly recommend their song "In Parting". I always get chills every time I listen to that one.

[@BelakorVenator]

Stumbled across this channel as a recommendation below a Septicflesh concert I was enjoying for the nth time. Thought, “I wonder what this guy thinks of SF” and was surprised with the reaction and analysis. Really liked the openness and enthusiasm. Been going back through the videos bit by bit and finally came across this one. Excellent choice. Be’Lakor is usually a reflexive response when someone asks me my favorite band. This track is the closing chapter of a concept album, highly suggest starting from the beginning (and read lyrics if you don’t have an ear for it yet) if you haven’t already. Brilliant. Thanks for your perspective.

[@Guinnesssmasher]

my favourite song by my favourite band - so cool to see you not only analyzing it from a musical standpoint but just enjoying it too.

[@groverXIII]

One of the best bands in melodic death metal. Excellent choice.

[@TatineeDey]

Omg I'm so excited for this😭💕 thank you for taking the suggestion! (maybe you saw it in a previous video?) Still very excited for this!!! ❤️

[@rusbell2981]

Wow, I was shocked to see you doing them, ive been a big fan for quite awhile. Very talented group.

[@dodgrblu]

hooray for more Aussie bands! speaking of: The Butterfly Effect - Aisles of White

[@interdimensional115]

Carnivool !

[@CygnusVoyager]

@@interdimensional115 *Karnivool

[@MetalZoned]

I love this song! I was so surprised to see this on your list, awesome!!! I cracked up when you said you don't just sit there and say hey let's write a song and it goes like this, just a genuinely funny moment

[@TheMik29]

Be'Lakor - I haven't heard this band for a damn long time. Huge thanks for bringing this back into my memory!

[@reinventedsteel00]

This particular song (AMAZING songwriting and musicianship) really opened me up to the world of melodic Death Metal

[@renegonzalez6755]

Be'lakor has been around for a long time and i had never seen a single dissection video regarding any of their songs. I love the album choices that are currently being considered for your dissection videos. There are not many videos on KZbin that dissect Metal genre songs. In my opinion this is a huge open market for such videos and you are doing such a wonderful job. You helped me gain yet another snippet of information on why i like this genre in your very own professional decomposer way. I know there is a lot of complex mathematical timings and signatures in Metal genre songs. They are beautiful and at the same time very powerful. I personally wish to learn exactly why i love it so much. The journey into the discovery of the many sub-genres of Metal is an adventure and the journey into learning exactly why we love it so much is another adventure on its own. I know it may sound cliche but: Metal is Forever! Thank you for doing what you do sir.

[@Vorcov]

I love this channel, not only for sharing your expertise with us, but I also find new bands like this.

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

Not a band I'm familiar with, but I'm liking what I'm hearing

[@AndrewEpidemic]

Abeyance by them is amazing.

[@azphell1510]

Take a deep breath and dive in, you will no regret it ;)

[@puppetmaster8551]

Listen to their albums stone’s reach and of breathe and bone, they’re both perfect albums and masterpieces, some of the best metal albums ever imo, hell they’re just some of the best albums I’ve ever heard in any genre.

[@kaliqoquinn]

Great track, going to be listening to this band now! Putting a few things here: Agalloch - Into the Painted Grey Tengger Cavalry - Lone Wolf If you're looking for more Mudvayne (since I'm watching that video right now)- Mercy, Severity is one of my favorites!

[@ActaNova]

be'lakor has been one of my favourite melodeth bands since i was 11 years old back when they were only locally known in the town where i grew up they sparked my interest in melodeth in general

[@mebbin]

YES! Love the metal breakdowns Geebz. My suggestion for a mellow metal dissection is Snow Sleep by Kardashev. The vocalist is a stand out in that he goes from cathedral-like cleans to signature heavy growls. It's quite a composition. Thanks again!

[@andrewdescant]

I love watching his face as he struggles with wanting to pause and talk about something cool and wanting to keep listening to the new cool things

[@cipher0x754]

Absolutely awesome! Adding this one to my collection!

[@brettwexler8857]

Thanks for a great pick, never heard them before, really enjoyed it.

[@JackChurchill101]

Nobody does composition like melodeath and black metal. If you can get past low growling vocals, then there's a wonderful world out there. Some recommendations might be: Moonshield - by In flames Time - by Wintersun Us against December Skies - by Harakiri for the Sky Twilight of the Thunder God, - by Amon Amarth Mortal Share - by Insomnium Spirit of the North, by Eldamar Good jammin' people :)

[@dheijnemans]

Thanks for that list, I'll check them out.

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

Melodic Metal is the new Baroque

[@at71la]

Be’Lakor is badass

[@PantsuMann]

Omg I have waited for this so long! One of my top favorite bands in history. And speaking of history, this album is an amazing journey that you could revisit. First track starts with the birth of our sun, last track ends with a human meeting its end in flames to rejoin the stars. There's a lot of small details in Be'Lakors tracks and lyrics. An Embers Arch's last tone is at 8.20 - the time it takes for light to travel from the sun to earth, which is the story of that song. Next song brings life to the planet and the story goes on from there.

[@alekouri69]

Patient enough to appreciate the song. Humble enough not to judge it. Liked and subscribed.

[@N4B-s4s]

Please do a video for Streetlight Manifesto. Either ""We Will Fall Together." Or "What A Wicked Gang Are We." As a Composer (who I respect, I do puppet/magic stuff for kids, too. So I donated) You will love it.

[@claudiomet]

Be'lakor !!! "From Scythe To Sceptre" is my favorite song!

[@digitalspecter]

Thanks for reacting to Be'lakor! They've been on the top of my favourites list for years now.. I hope you'll give them another go some time. I'm an old classical musician and I love Be'lakor's compositions, their haunting guitar duets, etc. 14:45 love that smile when the bass line starts moving :)

[@maulros]

This song is amazing! Definetly my favorite from them. Thanks for great analysis.

[@mehran_sp]

Thanks to who suggested this song. It was the great example of something different

[@CTyler84]

How about that. Never heard of this before, and now I'm very interested. Thanks, Geebz!

[@charliewaterson8401]

This album is great. The way the music changes with every line of the lyrics its amazing. Interesting concept about life and death in the universe.

[@stefanjr]

Now THIS is something I just HAVE to see! And I recommend again: Diablo Swing Orchestra

[@Fmidas]

love seeing someone else enjoying belakor. awesome band indeed

[@MrsBifflechips]

Be'Lakor is one of my favourite bands. Many of their songs make me think of birds flying and circling in the sun. Thank you for providing your insights into this band :)

[@CraigHarrison]

One of my all time favourite tracks. I'm not "musically inclined" and do not understand the nuances of timings and keys from a technical perspective, but it's interesting to hear you pick out and describe exactly those moments which are most impactful from a musical stand point and how it matches with the emotional response I get as a consumer. It is also interesting that you mention how the growls have their own place in the mix - quite often when listening to music that I like, I realise that I am not really hearing the growling or the lyrics. My brain seems to interpret them as another instrument and "part of the music". That might be how lyrics in general are supposed to work, but I don't get the same reaction from other forms of singing. Maybe it's because they are harder to interpret than clean lyrics, but nonetheless, it adds another layer to the song when it's done so well. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@Vanbulance89]

Really enjoyed this reaction! One of my favorite songs of the last couple years, just heard Be'lakor for the first time in 2019. I am pumped for their new album!

[@LockhartsPowerhouse]

Recommended multiple times for him to do Their song Venator off of Stones Reach! This song will do! It’s my second favorite from them!!

[@tydendurler9574]

How is this your second favorite when Stone's Reach has 7 others? ;)

[@LockhartsPowerhouse]

@@tydendurler9574 I know 😂

[@danntheman865]

Legit the best album

[@buefordtjustice]

HOLY shit what a great song! Good Job Be lakor!

[@McMacPattyWhacka]

Your reaction to the section around 14:40 was my exact reaction when I first heard those transitions. Layer after layer.

[@zachisback698]

Would love to see you check out Cult of Luna! Awesome video, love Be’lakor!

[@asturiespuxa]

This song is awesome. Nice history, nice ambience, perfect music composition. Be'lakor is one of the best death melodic bands

[@hegelian27]

If there was one song in the whole damn world that I would choose for your to react to, this would probably be it. I'm a happy camper.

[@Malpheron]

I really enjoyed this video. The Smoke of Many Fires is my favourite song and it is cool to get a better understanding of it from a musical theory view point.

[@jarrodhamilton5654]

Haha I've been recommending this and you actually have a video on it. I will quit hounding you now LOL

[@Dirkei]

Your reaction had me swellin' up, one of my favorites and you really dissected this one

[@GeorgeGrivas]

What a band you picked this time! Many thanks for this video.

[@sugarymushroom12]

You are simply the best reaction channel out there.

[@ReinhardtBII]

Holy shit, thanks duder!

[@schismic83]

this band has some amazing music!

[@amarok9097]

Great review. The whole album is a treat.

[@metatronbloom1894]

I literally told myself I'm putting Belakor on the way to work this morning!! One of my very favorite bands. Suggestion of other Aussie band: Jester by The Stranger. GO Geebz love you videos man!

[@techforge-Nate]

I had the same facial expressions the first time I heard Be'Lakor. Even after hundereds of replays this song still keeps my eyes wide in wonderment.

[@seeyountea]

This was the first video I've seen from you and it's SUPER rad that you gave Be'lakor a try! You should check out another great Australian metal band called Ne Obliviscaris (if you haven't already) they are definitely worthy of your 'decomposition' videos.

[@monstered2871]

Probably in my top 5 favourite metal bands of all time. Love these guys.

[@clem-1917]

I just bought this album this week. The whole thing is a beautiful journey, can't stop coming back for more.

[@levgoldberg467]

Fraught and The Dream and the Waking are two great songs I like by them

[@Sophia-pc7vu]

Beautiful song, thanks for the vid. :)

[@Simonblaine]

This is such a good song, been in my all time faves playlist for a long long time

[@Eric998765]

So excited about discovering new bands. I've thought about making a Google Doc for you but then I feel selfish sending you 400 songs to check out

[@MrGill085]

Be'lakor!

[@travisobrien1533]

Never heard of the band before until my buddy recommended them to me last week, now there's a Geebz reaction! Awesome!

[@michaelbarry9038]

Love this band from my country of Australia and this breakdown is awesome. Still hoping to see a reaction to Eluveitie, I think Rebirth would be a good spot to start, as your unique perspective would likely open my eyes to some stuff I'm missing.

[@Budood1]

The look on your face at 10 min in is why I listen to this kind of music!

[@johns8751]

So happy you got around to this band! Please do An Ember's Arc by them in the future if you get around to it

[@keharacek]

Be'lakor are great, would love to see some other from them at your channel ;) Great videos! Just putting some info out there (I may be wrong), from compositions of this song I've seen the (synth) mind-numbing pattern past the middle is actually played by guitar. It's really cool to play aswell, it's very unique.

[@hiwayhighway9925]

Nice. Open minded on sources of newer musicians. I'm excited.

[@tijmenvde4299]

Excited about this one! An Embers arc is my favorite by them. The Intro and outro are really something else 👌🏻

[@Enochulator]

And Withering Strands! Honestly, the whole album is great.

[@lashedandscorned]

Try Ember's Arc next. Also by Be'lakor. You'll love it. Or anything off of Amon Amarth's The Avenger. I hope you do a video on Voivod if you haven't already. Or, The Edge of Eternity titletrack by Hexenhaus.

[@kurnhurin4118]

Be'lakor is the name of a Daemon from the fantasy setting of Warhammer, I have just checked and the band named themselves after him!

[@COBfan1996]

Quite true, but not from the fantasy version, i think. I've only heard of him in terms of warhammer 40k, where he was once the only greater demon to basically serve all 4 major chaos gods. He's quite cool, he has a big ass sword that essentially cuts through everything by being able to alternate between multiple states of matter simultaneously. An interesting character.

[@kurnhurin4118]

@@COBfan1996 He is in the Fantasy universe too, they have just released a new model a few weeks ago now.

[@gasparex]

I love this band, it always remind's me of Edge of Sanity

[@kvltizt]

EoS definitely had a proto-melodic death metal going on but with lots of proggy stuff layered in. Underrated band.

[@stormshadow2k]

Loved it! Another great band discovered through your channel. Riiiight down my alley. Keep going brother! Once again I humbly suggest Eldrim - Tru.

[@floridabelle]

I just started listening to Be'lakor last week. All 4 albums are great! Countless Skies track is my most favorite. I hope you'll react to that one eventually. I see there are a lot of others in the comments that agree. 😊

[@tommyhenry7176]

I got into Be'lakor through their "Stone's Reach" album. They have a great feel/vibe through their music and I can't wait to hear what they've been working on lately! Here's a band to add to your list that is great both musically and visually: Imminence - Temptation; probably one of their heaviest songs in a while for their genre.