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ANIMALS AS LEADERS The Brain Dance Composer Reaction and Dissection
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[@kaykramer9045]

Please don‘t forget Javier Reyes. He’s also a big part of the AAL sound and it seems, that everyone forgets him. But listen to the nice counterpoint figures, that he plays against the acoustic guitar. I love it, especially in this song here! (And his „bass“ parts as well)

Yes and Javier actually records real bass on every AAL songs for the albums

[@complexdevice]

His solo stuff is amazing.

@@complexdevice I love it too yes! I saw him live with his band Mestis, so perfect

[@kaykramer9045]

@ Sure about the bass thing? I am not… as far as I know, he only play the guitar, but you may prove me wrong

[@FrozenSparky]

Good point. A lot of the latin sounding stuff in this song is actually Javier's work! Including classical guitar

[@TheTaylorBarrett]

The Djent community absolutely loves you dude. Progressive metal fans love watching someone accept their music with open arms, and seeing someone as educated and wholesome as you do it is an absolute treat. Thank you dude.

[@sjsphotog]

Amen

[@dtryanBO]

x2

[@quillplays]

Absolutely true.

[@terminalspines]

Old Tobin, the finest guitarist in the Southfarthing

[@nat2r]

Tobin La Basse

[@Jardefendi]

I appreciate this comment.

[@AntExe-ey5my]

Tobin the Sassy

[@spracketskooch]

In the Northfarthing even.

[@jwallace6913]

Lmao

[@melaniethetruckdriver]

I got to see Animals As Leaders open for Periphery once, I have never seen such a motionless crowd just all doing this 😲

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

That show had to be just simply phenomenal to behold live!!! 💖✨

[@goodbye.moonman]

2017 tour?

[@Hellion6325]

yooo I think I caught a show in that tour! I was excited af to see Tosin live, then got my mind absolutely blown away by Matt instead, especially when they played Arithmophobia haha

[@jordanfrank3406]

The woven web is incredible! I have a feeling you've done that song, but if you haven't... PLEASE do this song from ANIMALS AS LEADERS.

[@frodowatt4272]

Yes Brain dance and woven web are my two favorite songs by aal

[@youtubecommenter2527]

Ka$cade as well.

[@fubar1217]

I'd say do live versions as well cause its fun watching them actually play this stuff! Maybe Physical Education as well since that's the only song where Tosin and Javier use the extended range 8 strings (do they call those 0 and -1 frets?)

[@nmularoni1]

I just imagined you screaming ANIMALS AS LEADERS at the end 😂

[@jangofett8210]

Matt in that song is nuts. I love AAL. Been listening since 2015 2016. Somewhere around there

[@adammichener987]

You'd probably be really entertained just watching different Tosin Abasi interviews and such where he's talking about his technique

[@JungleScene]

yea hes such a chill guy too. super humble and really open and willing to talk about guitar with anybody who wants to talk to him. Tosin Abasi and Rick Beato always makes for great videos.

[@pickthestickup]

One of the best shows I ever went to was Devin Townsend Project, Animals As Leaders, and Monuments.

[@NEH85]

@Nick Altemeyer Devin makes any lineup stacked. Even if it's just him.

[@themightymcb7310]

I saw Tosin with Steve Vai on his Generation Axe tour and I was supposed to see AAL open for Dance Gavin Dance, but they dropped out due to covid. Got replaced by Polyphia though so I couldn't be too upset about it. Still gotta catch AAL live though.

[@Dr_Norp]

Holy crap, when and where was that show?

[@zzzzzz69]

I saw that show in Detroit

[@TyronTention]

Saw that in MD. What a night.

[@Gusramosferreira]

My brain always dances while I listen to AAL! They're beasts at what they do! Love your videos, thanks for humbly sharing your humble knowledge, I learn a lot from what you say!

[@arcedaccess1261]

Matt and Javier make that band what it is, tosin has said many times with out them he's just a guy playing to his own multi tracked recordings on a laptop, and that they've helped him shape the whole sound of the band with the raw percussive interpretations and the task to complement not copy something as elaborate as tosin abasi's writing style is to me is phenomenal, all of them are on that god level in different ways, I rly love everything AAL has done.

[@rcjd7834]

First time I heard this, it wasn't an emotional breakdown. It just left me absolutely dumbfounded and staring blankly at a wall while feeling completely relaxed by it. Just like a wave of peace and bewilderment. Such an amazing song.

[@joshcrawford4588]

Some people write music. Some people create works of art. Not many know the difference.

[@alexanderfortier5488]

Brain Dance is just a fantastic song. Glad you finally covered it. The first listen of it really blew me away. All the little things when listening with a headset and the way you feel the music move across your head. The song name is just very apt in that respect.

[@michaelhubbard5013]

The other guitarist in AAL, Javier has two solo albums of his own. His solo work is under the name of MESTIS, I'd suggested the track "Media Noche"

[@ninjaprime2984]

Mestis is amazing!

[@larryhaug71]

I’m still here, and this is the first time hearing this. Will definitely check it out again! I love CAFO as well! Such talent! Awwwright!!🤙

[@sillylung]

There is an amazing live video of this song

[@JaySay]

Was super excited when he mentioned CAFO. That was the first single from them that I heard!

[@turingmachine7905]

The change from Tosin’s ostinato and Javier’s chunky riffing to the slower repeat of the opening chords is *masterful*.

[@elnightwolf]

Craziest thing is that feels like the song is too short when it ends 😂

[@nicholascrockettfilms]

I'm still here, and my reaction was similar to yours. Just completely swept away by this track. I love the way Tosin's acoustic guitar interacts sonically with the electric 8-string and Matt's drumming. It still gives me chicken skin with every listen.

[@joshphelps307]

One of my favorite parts in this track is when Tosin switches to electric for that solo after the soft break, he snuck in bits and pieces of several well known jazz lines. Really made it fit within the context of what they’re doing. The last track on this album, Apeirophobia, is really interesting and different from the typical AAL direction. I am certain you would love jt

[@JungleScene]

your shoulder seems to be still bugging you... hope all is well G. take care brother! 🤙

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Thank you - Ugg, full rotator tear - surgery on da horizon :(

[@qgloafhun]

Mclaughlin, Al di Meola, Paco de Lucia, right? Javier Reyes' playing has just enough flamenco flair in it to remind me of that trio too

[@ThePierre61]

Al Di Meola expecially... from a 'sound' P.O.V...

[@Osiris_24]

Mediterranean Sundance

[@scosstard3542]

It was beautiful to see your face and reaction during the transitions. Your reactions are so genuine and that's what I love about this channel. Take care man!

[@CALL0US.]

This song was my very 1st introduction to AAL and every time I put a friend on to this song they melt. For me personally feels like an outta body experience. Good luck on the surgery and have a speedy recovery 🙏🏼

[@nikelodeon6852]

Imo over the 2 years I've listened to this track its one of the greatest instrumental/ guitar pieces I've heard.

[@revb14n]

Great song! Oh and also... 🙏THE PACKAGE - A PERFECT CIRCLE 🙏

[@vanilla_milkshake]

*SECONDED* This APC's best song

[@warspyder7406]

Do the entirety of The Thirteenth Step

[@noeramirez7575]

This is my favorite song from them! It’s such a journey musically. I’m not lying when I say I teared up the first time listening to it!

[@itsjustb3n]

I'm still here Geebz... wow, what a video. That's the kind of genuine reaction I love to see! Really cool to watch you nerd out about AAL. Good luck with all the medical stuff, can't wait to see what you dive into next.

[@Suene91]

I highly recommend you to watch the Dunlop live session version of this song to see how they can play this beauty.

[@kylehynes2888]

I'm still here! My brain went on a transcendant journey I'm crying and everything. What an experience. Love your work so much geebz!

[@CoriniansSaySalame]

I love to see your reactions to the time changes and just amazement in the musicianship, its always the same parts that I reacted to in this song the first time I heard it. AAL are beyond, an astonishing band

[@anomalyLG]

Good to see another souls fan here. Stoked on Elden Ring!

[@CoriniansSaySalame]

@@anomalyLG hell yeah buddy! February 25th can't come soon enough

[@Kabz8]

Ive never gotten tired of this song. Geebz is consistently making amazing picks to react to.

[@thomasmarliere2505]

16:10 Mmm Geebs, I’m pretty sure every guitar has multiple strings… Just kidding ! 😆 Thanks for the discovery and have a great day !

[@iancampbell5493]

My god, you and I shared the same facial expressions when hearing the first 30 seconds. Immediate intrigue, mild confusion, brief understanding, then a nervous smile when we realized we had absolutely no idea what we were about to hear but loving it haha 👊🏾

[@Easy_Skanking]

I'm still here! I love me some AAL. I like that as they have matured musically, they don't have to djent the hell out of every song. I like the jazz, classical, and mood changes that they have been bringing in. It's nice to hear them stretch their musicianship into different difficult directions. I hope your shoulder surgery takes care of your pain. That shit sucks.

[@1dudecrush]

Yesssss I’ve been waiting for this one! The quality and crispness of this song blew me away the first time I heard it. There’s one note around 1:17 in the song I believe, that makes me tear up, seriously. It just hits this spot in my soul.

[@1dudecrush]

Damn he does his first pause right before it drops 😂

[@LusidDreaming]

It was Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin as "The Guitar Trio" that he refers to, and it is one of my top five favorite instrumental albums of all time.

[@David.rivas.alexis]

In 2006, I was about 13-14 when I first heard AAL. Best discovery I ever had to this day.

[@trevork901]

Yesss more AAL

[@quinnparker9274]

I'm still here! I love Animals as Leaders, but this was my first time hearing this track. I will have to take another listen for sure!

[@JohnathanLaFey]

man that’s so cool your uncle was in caldera, love all their work, would be awesome to hear your take on jorge strunz and ardeshir farah’s stuff

[@saughs]

I can definitely hear the Al Di Meola... I actually saw them play this live in Chicago (with Plini) a few years ago and it was great.

[@tamhewitt-baker5602]

Your unkle played with Erkine and Haden? Now that is a special thing. I have been in love with Hadens playing especially since I heard Magico with Garbarek and Gismonti.

[@DJsHandle]

If we could physically go back to the beginning of the universe, as it is created...Animals as Leaders would be the soundtrack.

[@engineeringtehmetals]

🤣🤣🤣 Hilariously close, Tosin Abasi! Also, Javier Reyes (the other guitarist) is also amazing!

[@mendronesg]

The drummer definitely has the Time Infinity Stone

[@kraterkop]

Just look at him. He's basically Thanos behind the kit

[@rafanj824]

WOW!!! Man, it's genius level, no words to describe this. Insanely beautiful!!!

[@drekked6760]

I completely adore this band, seen them play live twice. I requested the live version of this, but hell, studio recording sounds just fine. Thank you, Geebz!

[@user-yo3fl7ol8w]

I'm still here, I love your reactions. AAL are a bop. All the love from Ukraine.

[@jgalla5549]

that electric guitar solo makes me feel things.

[@gerarddaley6211]

This is absolutely one of my top ten songs of my life. Keep crushing it!

[@nathanjudy7705]

This is one that's SUPER worth checking out the live version! Its so beautiful to see. This is definitely my favorite song of theirs.

[@austinhayman7023]

This is the song that got me into Animals As Leaders. Will always have the greatest respect for them because of this song.

[@dekadenser]

I usually think that I can play guitar, then I listen to some AAL 😂

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Right?

[@Dutchman536]

This man has high IQ music brains , welcome in my music choice , thank you .

[@omegaman420]

This is one of my favorite songs from Animals As Leaders, I saw them in concert with Periphery in 2017 in Vancouver Bc Canada this song was pretty amazing live.

[@parkpatt]

Still here at the end. I was so excited to see this video pop up! Loved your thoughts about this track and the players, as well as your choice to leave it partially "undissected." It's really special to see you moved by the music that moves me, and to have my own enjoyment enhanced by the perspective that you bring. Thank you! 🤘🤙

[@99bajakid]

I'm still here - I hope your shoulder heals well from surgery. Much love

[@Thecrooms]

My father years ago introduced me to Leo Kottke and I feel in love, I happily introduced him to AAL years later.

[@damiengraulvehus8836]

since i had discovered your channel you never stop to impress me on the knowledge you have and this is amazing about how many different style you like to listen and to discover ! love your videos continue this way ! (proud of your 1k like for no dislike it's an amazing proof of your good and pleasant work !)

[@BarberMidnight]

quite honestly, no matter the track, no matter the genere, Geebz provides the most insight. The best reaction and breakdown channel on youtube in my humble opinion.

[@Kydabra]

I think I've been waiting for you to do this song more than any other. Love this beautiful master track from these guys.

[@chrysippus2]

Those hammer throws into the snare mixed in with the deft shuffles is truly impressive

[@JakeRoy96]

Yes!!!! Please more, you’re awesome Man!

[@tmrogers87]

They rip live. If you get an opportunity, this band are the most astonishing musicians I’ve ever seen

[@PinkMyr]

Loooove AAL! so great live, Tosin and the gang are absolute legendsss This bands whole body of work is mindblowing id be remiss to not mention to check out Dillinger Escape plan - Farewell, mona lisa ;)

[@thatanti-egoguy]

Love the way you talk about this song and Tosin. Very spiritual. Love your stuff

[@mick-ericboettge8683]

I'm still here and I love this track and record. AAL is one of those bands I lose sight off and rediscover and obsess over annually. Discovered this album living in Tasmania for a year and listened to it a lot walking my dog at the time along the river. Always takes me back :)

[@ian2]

Appreciate that you did the studio version! Everyone usually watches the live version, which is fine but I personally think the solo is played with more emotion here than in live versions. Don't always like listening to AAL but this song is gorgeous, great album as a whole.

[@honk1419]

late but im glad to see you think this way the solo is so damn meaningful to me and it being the one thing that the live changes disappoints me for the most part

[@EricLikeGuitar]

Yessss finally! Awesome work geebz

[@Rufeorufeo]

Thank you so much for covering this song and wish you the absolute best on your surgery. Will be anxiously anticipating your return!

[@terminalspines]

I always love how he brings that arpeggiated part back at the end, it just comes seemingly out of nowhere and you really feel the full weight of how well composed this track is.

[@FrozenSparky]

Glad you loved it so much! Always a great experience for me to relisten too

[@EcoXpress11]

Yes sirrrr!! So excited for this video! Cheers Geebz

[@ansoul2470]

This is a good one to watch the live version of, there is a really good quality video around. It really made me appreciate how good Javier was, sometimes its easy to forget he's an incredible player when he's sharing the stage with Tosin.

[@thebobsafe]

I feel like every time you ask people not to smoke you in the comments you give recognition to those that do. I love your content, thank you for what you do!

[@sheilamorris2338]

Still here, really enjoyed this song and your reaction, and your comparisons with jazz. Very jazz to my ear. Thanks for another great band to dive into.

[@Cleopapiproduction]

I just shared this song with my dad earlier today, what a good reminder that we're loved :)

[@APieceOfLiquid]

I'm still here at the end haha. I immediately took to Animals As Leaders when I first listened to them this year. I was mad at myself for never knowing about them until now. I'm nearly 30 ha. I'm so glad I've had the privilege to be alive now with bands like this.

[@NewYorkMetalShows]

I catch myself with those same reactions that you have when listening to AAL. The way they just take you through these rhythmic journeys. Great song to decompose.

[@rajatbalraj7954]

I'm still here! When I heard this track, like you I was enamoured by it! I did not expect such a track from AAL tbh. This is currently my favourite AAL song!

[@itzterra9510]

Finally! Seems like our requests never get done but you chose a goody. Thanks man.

[@colbybeltz8836]

I replayed the very Spanish influenced section after Tosin’s solo a few times, it’s just that good

[@biorythmicshifter]

Such a creative piece of music. These guys are definitely one of the few bands really pushing music to its limits. Quite exhilarating to listen to them in my opinion…and that’s Paco DeLucia, John McLaughlin and Al DiMeola guitar trio. My favorite acoustic group, good call…

[@APieceOfLiquid]

Yes! Thank you for doing Animals As Leaders again. Love your reactions.

[@rasslebaby]

I love this song so so much. It really opened my mind to how listenable unique meters and note groupings can be when applied in a fun and engaging way. That’s a quintuplet shuffle!!

[@lazydada1062]

Still here ;) I saw them play this live a few years ago in Cleveland. It blew my mind. The whole set was amazing, but seeing Tosin work a nylon string guitar was the highlight for me. Glad you enjoyed!

[@chickenmonger123]

Man… The guitar is practically singing the melody like a vocalist in parts. They are almost like a verse sometimes.

[@siuleopouesi5794]

Wow! Been listening to live version for so long o forgot how beautiful the guitar solo was on the actual recording!🥺 such a beautiful piece, truly one of their most melodic songs. This is the product of yrs of Jazz, fusion and contemporary music

[@Artunen]

I'm still here. Thank you for making our day Geebz!

[@dparker6169]

Vocab for the day: Extended Range Guitar. Love seeing the growth of your channel. Keep rockin! I would love to see your reaction to A Perfect Circle, The Package. I'm still here.

[@pb34r46]

Best reaction channel in existence

[@Psych21]

Wow, my thoughts on this song are pretty cool... IMO. I had the chance to break in a new pair of headphones (ATH-M50X) with Brain Dance, and it was an experience. I played it lying down on the couch with my eyes closed excited to hear it, knowing Animals as Leaders would deliver, but I had no idea to what extent. What a beautiful piece of music and one of my favorite memories. I think about that everytime I hear this song.

[@parkpatt]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing. 🤘

[@alexburchell1891]

The M50Xs are great headphones for this kind of stuff.

[@VlexisXII]

The first time I heard this song was during a live performance, and I was in awe. Just hearing this song is incredible enough, but seeing them play it was such a richly enthralling experience. I don't usually pay close attention to the playing of instruments at shows, but I was so mesmerized by the way they played that I couldn't not watch their movements. I remember thinking that Tosin's fingers looked like dancing spiders.

[@stegmig]

been waiting for this one 😊

[@EndoEDM]

I'm still here! Brain Dance absolutely blew my mind the first time I heard it. It quickly became my favorite AAL song. You have to check out the live video of it sometime. It's incredible. The solo in that version is a little different, and I think I prefer it over the album version. Would love to see you check out something from the new Sleep Token album!

[@KingHookJ]

I'm still here! Another song by Animals As Leaders that blows my mind is The Woven Web, I was a fan of AAL before that album came out and I still remember listening to it over and over again. Enjoy your time off and good luck with the surgery

[@jay_vero]

im still here. this was a great first listen, one of my faves from the album for sure.

[@HellowThar]

Geebz my fellow Hawaiian Check out Cynic - The Space For This Awesome prog metal / jazz fusion band that were pioneers back in the early 90's, but the song I recommended is from a more recent album.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Chee - on da list now - shootz.....

[@HellowThar]

@@KeyOfGeebz mahalo nui cuz!

[@nathandiefenbach1274]

Still here, and love your reaction to these guys!

[@moreparmesan5261]

Tosin has often said he feels Javier is the better guitarist. He's a beast just as much as the rest!

[@halftrip1494]

Geebz! I love your decompositions, I'd love to see you do between the buried and me - swim to the moon or ants of the sky. Both are long songs but there's so much to take in!