Old Composer REACTS to Katatonia Lethean | Reaction & Breakdown

[@pjzichichi4292]

I am absolutely thrilled to see Katatonia getting some attention. Beautiful, dark music with remarkable musicality, composition and arrangement.

[@ewokkebab1300]

same , we need to band together and push more reactors...this would be a great intro to the band

[@TheGreatAbaddon]

A band I feel is very underrated, don't see many people reacting to them.

[@thomasyoung8953]

I came here to say the exact same thing. Those dudes don't get nearly enough praise

[@lasa9595]

It wouldn't be something much people would appreciate, since i see a lot of people fail to see what is the actual meaning deep within the music, they just notice whats on the surface if you know what i mean

[@victors.6255]

They are, in my opinion, the KINGS of hard/progressive rock/metal. Their original drummer was CRIMINALLY underrated.

[@Unanything81]

@@victors.6255 Daniel Liljekvist? He kicked some serious ass in Subdive. Check out their song "Gasoline". It's not like Katatonia, but pretty groovy. If I'm remembering correctly I think both of the Norrman's are in that band too. I don't think they ever made it very big.

[@Unanything81]

Extremely under-rated. It is one band that I can introduce people to, and 9 times out of ten they like them.

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

I love Katatonia. I never expected to hear anyone react to one of their tunes.

[@FratAsh]

Same!

[@rorymcneill4796]

The Great Cold Distance really pulled me into their stuff, but also never expected them to be on a reaction channel.

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

Kudos to whoever recommended them.

[@eatower2]

Katatonia has way too many good songs for how little people are reacting or talking about them. I agree, so glad he found them.

[@FratAsh]

@@eatower2 *too many good albums.

[@elamshin6607]

Katatonia has had so many great songs along their long career.

[@gilvanmessem5335]

Agalloch - In The Shadow of Our Pale Companion

[@The_Left-Hand_Path]

Great idea!

[@DennisJ55]

Agalloch will blow him away!

[@Gorillazilla93]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafOkqmBqsxsoMk Here's the link for it :)

[@MrZeze87]

Haha, I came to the comments to say that while Agalloch probably haven't got any requests on the channel, he'd probably enjoy it as a composer, as they have an interesting "style", and should check it out sometime, in his own time or whatever... I'm pleasantly surprised. Take my upvote, maybe he actually checks it out sometime, I didn't expect him to do Katatonia either.

[@makjak111]

Epic somg

[@undeadcommunist]

Katatonia is one of the most important band in my life, thank you for listened to

[@agmotorsdiy1781]

I feel the same way as you, I've followed Katatonia since the beginning, seen all the changes and they always nail it with the changes they make, I don't know many bands that can do that and still sound great, I still go back to their old stuff depending on my mood

[@jlog1c]

Such an underrated band. Not that they are small time, but they are so unique, and make such amazing artistic choices in their writing. They really deserve to be way bigger than they are.

[@dimitriid]

This is a really interesting band: They started by being an extreme metal band playing Death Doom metal (A version of Death metal that has a strong emphasis on very slow tempos and repetition to create a lot of atmosphere while still having very aggressive distorted sound and vocals) but their career took a turn for a more moderate style of metal driven by clean vocals and diving deeper into the atmospheric elements with a very tasteful use of electronics and production. Very unlike most other metal bands but not quite like most Rock or Prog acts either.

[@CatalystOfFire]

Don't forget an entire album with Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth :)

[@Enochulator]

I love Katatonia, and this track is up there for fav Katatonia songs. Doom metal sort of predates death metal, so I would describe death-doom as doom metal with harsh vocals. Death-doom is excellent and has many awesome bands. Another band that followed a similar progression to Katatonia, in terms of genre shifting is Anathema.

[@ChanmailleMan]

I've been listening to one or two of their newer albums for years, so when I went back and listened to the rest of their work chronologically, I was absolutely shocked at where they started. I haven't heard many bands with an evolution like that.

[@jamescombridgeart]

Great description. I think of them as 'easy listening metal' :P

[@jtcrook32]

Yep, a very unique extremely talented band. They have so many damn good songs it's crazy. It's like a sort of depressive rock/metal.

[@mephys69]

Katatonia are poetry ...it's time to listening SOEN

[@paco8878]

I've listened "Cognitive " good work, superband.

[@maurobilotti]

Katatonia is way more complex than Soen. Soen is good, but after a few listens you get that everything is pretty "verse/chorus/bridge/chorus"

[@mephys69]

@@maurobilotti I think music is emotion, katatonia are masters of it, but I think music is not a competition between who is more complex or who has it longer...that's why I say it's time to listen to Soen...

[@GoalPost_er]

A reactor that did the RIGHT starter song for a change...This is where you begin with Katatonia, the rest is all up to you. Greatest band on earth (in my opinion)

[@complexdevice]

This song is a-maz-ing.

[@aritrasom9536]

Almost every album by them has got a song that can work like a hook. This one does the same for Dead End Kings I believe.

[@justiis4672]

Agreed. Probably my (current) favorite Katatonia song, though Inheritance would have also been a great choice. They have such a wide range of songs, even within an album, that I have trouble picking favorites.

[@kleiber1729]

Yeah deffo in their top 3, and, by some angles of view, the greatest band on earth.

[@k.elysium6819]

They are my favourite as well. Truly inspirational music ❤

[@jameszeiger8533]

The thing that really jumps out about this, with this drummer who has since left the group, is how deep his grooves are and how unique his fills are, unlike anyone else's I have heard. The devil is in the details on this drummer's deep grooves and his fills...simply amazing!

[@screaminggallery771]

Katatonia is in my top five for sure!

[@daboosreviews8819]

Jonas Renkse is an absolute genius. A drummer that became a lead singer/screamer (who also plays bass in the heaviest band on the planet - Bloodbath) who then came into singing clean vocals so as to not completely lose his voice. He also writes almost all of Katatonia's music currently and plays most of the instruments in the studio for demos (keyboards, guitar, drums, bass). He may have the most deeply emotive voice in rock/metal at this point. When he sings you feel an intense ache of sadness to the marrow. Don't even get me started on his lyrics... Only through deep humility and hard life work can anyone arrive at art on this level.

[@levanaah]

I just love the band. And looove this song. I never knew why... :) Glad I'm not alone in this!

[@johnadams3800]

Katatonia have some of the best musical economy in the business. Renske and Nystrom just have this knack for never letting a phrasing overstay it's welcome, nor depart too soon. The manner in which they shift accents and timing around comes off as effortless, and even after 2 decades of listening to them avidly, I still find myself catching little nuances I missed before. They always manage to trick your expectations, and ear, in the most delightful of ways, often resolving melodies in unanticipated fashion, from one album to the next, one song to the next, one note to the next. Much like my sentiments for Opeth, I find myself honored to bear witness and feel like a part of their continual evolution. Katatonia is musical integrity/sincerety of the highest order. Your really breaking down some great songs from somene great bands man, and doing so in very interesting detail, so hats off to you man. If anyone out there is doing it better than you, I haven't seen em yet.

[@levanaah]

I cannot agree enough!

[@VideoPerNonni]

You just reminded why I love this song so much! New album out soon, can’t wait.

[@EDKsurly]

I'm still here. My fav band

[@Gorlung]

yes, Katatonia is a hidden gem

[@russellfox4541]

One of my top 5 bands, so glad you reacted to one of their songs.

[@jonpitts1639]

One of my most favorite things about Katatonia is exactly what he's mentioning, none of their songs sound like songs "should" and it's awesome

[@Big_Daddy72]

Katatonia is awesome! I swear some of the best music I’ve heard in years is coming out of Sweden!

[@Tannhauser666]

Bravissimo. Complimenti per la tua splendida reazione.

[@kleiber1729]

The quality of this song is otherwordly, a mystery. Forever one of greatest tunes I've ever heard.

[@moonchild1440]

Huge band! Greetings from Greece!

[@unblessingthepurity6163]

The drummer is a beast on this one!

[@Prognosis__]

You need to listen to this Polish band “Riverside” “Second Life Syndrome” is like a modern Pink Floyd

[@athtar]

Second this!

[@Prognosis__]

@Vlad the Inhaler Thanks mate...your life is different once you listen to opeth

[@makjak111]

Yes this ^^^

[@TheHeadown]

Ooh! I´m intrigued. PinkFloys is one of the best bands ever walked the face of this earth so my expectations are SKY high

[@Bellathor]

That one, or "Left Out" or "Escalator Shrine", all great songs.

[@johnneiberger7311]

I recently discovered the band Katatonia and I can't stop listening to them. They definitely have their own sound. The tasteful playing, interesting melodies, great vocals and harmonies, and surprising rhythms that keep you on your toes. Great stuff!

[@jonhorrocks]

They released a live acoustic concert "Sanctitude" where they played this song. Beautiful.

[@herreraj5640]

This band continues to be the most underrated band in my playlist. It amazes me that I find first video reacting to them. Much love. Subscribed!!

[@Pete_-sp2bi]

I very rarely comment on videos but here it is - love your channel so far and LOVE Katatonia. Please give them another spin soon. Cheers and keep rolling!

[@linhtruong2441]

I love how they just play around with rhythms and flowing around in between them like water.. It's just magical. Love Katatonia.

[@linojvni2038]

totally wish youd do more katatonia, they have a bunch of interesting stuff

[@jeffjdt]

So happy to see you cover Katatonia!! I love this band!!

[@VerdeletVIII]

Katatonia has kept me alive for 15 + years. Easily my favourite band, and the most impactful in my life.

[@NicolasGuitarist]

Katatonia is pure Art!

[@Kzzyn1990]

One of my absolute favourite Bands. Been listening too them for over 19 years :D

[@farhantazwar15]

My Favourite Band.

[@Opranius]

Just if you didn't read it so far: the singer of Katatonia is the same guy who sang the bridge in the OCEAN song you just heard a few days ago. ;-)

[@shmelvinjoestar3586]

Can't believe you actually did it, i requested it so often! Thanks a lot

[@sarahwilliams-curto6750]

This was Awesome!!! I've only learned about Katatonia in the last 3yrs, from My Twin sister... @ 10m35s Absolutely Loved you're "I know most of you just went into labor" comment.... having yelled at the screen often, for that very thing, it was Soooo much fun being with You this time as a "first-time listener" for this song, didn't hurt my feelings at all, and understood your stop. Love You're stuff Sooo Much!!! Sorry had to edit, Soil's Song, My Twin, In The White, Deliberation... well "Great Cold Distance" is so far my favorite album....

[@blacknail]

Im so glad you picked up on the vocals coming in at an unusual time. Katatonia does that a lot! The vocals are layed over the songs so dynamically. They're incredible.

[@wylyd]

Fucking great video mate, never usually comment on stuff but first time watching your channel, that first 5 mins brought me to tears genuine! Emotional wreck at the moment and somehow Katatonia push those buttons! That bass and kick….. ooofff! Keep up the good work, will watch more

[@IntroVertuM_METAL]

great band, huge influence on my music

[@coldwhitespring5004]

And now...October.... This time you won't be needing me To run along the freeway To weigh one's heart against the oncoming dark.... ❤❤❤

[@jonathanrynjah]

Anyone wanna recommend him Soen? 😀

[@eatower2]

YESYESYESYESYESYESEYSESYEYSYEYSYSYEYYYESEY doit I'll doitto

[@undeadcommunist]

PLEASE

[@eatower2]

I did it. Anyone else?

[@19claudio]

I'd love him to react to some of their more intimate, strong and "sad" songs such as God's Acre and Fortune. One of them two would be a blessing since they make me cry every time I listen to them.

[@valffadir17]

So many brilliant songs to choose from: Lotus for the entire beauty of the song, Fraccions for the multi-rhythmic patterns, The Words for a better appreciation of Joel's voice ... And the many many songs that show off the proficiency of the entire band.

[@nunya8412]

holy shit, ive watched a ton of your videos over the whole covid lockdown thing and i never expected to see katatonia on here. insanely underrated band.

[@Goldie1977]

This band are fantastic and deserve more reactions in general.Thanks for this one, great stuff! Enjoying the vids

[@Blacksheepfamily1]

Katatonia’s song “Takeover” is incredible as well!

[@shroudofbereavement4049]

I really enjoy your work brother. Great job!

[@giorgostse5613]

These guys are so good at what they're doing that I refuse to listen to them anymore, because they make me feel sad even when my mood is great

[@dregnar85]

I feel that so much, i stopped listening to Anathema for that very reason....too deep!

[@VulgrimOfficial]

I can listen to Katatonia in every mood. They may be very melancholic but they fill me up with a sense of hope, lyrically it is so positive, musically it is packed in melancholy. Anathema too, since "We're here because we're here" they are positive lyrically too. But I understand your opinions about melancholy lets make you feel sad.

[@SkorpioMusic]

Thanks for doing Katatonia! One of my favorite bands. They are amazing!

[@MrRoundthetwist]

When I listen to Katatonia I get a deep melancholic feeling in my chest, I really like that you made this video

[@rorymcneill4796]

Katatonia are excellent. Love to see it here!

[@tylertubbs3107]

I think it's cool that you key in on what all these great bass players do for the music you're listening to. It's nice to give them some recognition because they really do tie it all together. Thanks for your work to make these videos happen. Much appreciated!

[@jessica2034]

oooo i love katatonia! 🥰 now you’ve gotta do one off dance of december souls or brave murder day. 🥺

[@marcustidholm6775]

One of my favorite bands!! Thanks for the reaction!

[@MicheleThiella]

One of my All-Time-Favourite songs from Katatonia. Thanks for this reaction

[@maksimvolkov5369]

Katatonia In The White and My twin are best. All The great Cold Distance is great. You can also listen to some Paradise Lost and Hanging Garden songs. They may have similar traits

[@CcllaauuddiiaJ]

Such a nice surprise seeing a reaction to Katatonia! Love it!!!

[@Renkaru]

I'm so glad you're checking them out!!

[@bazzman666]

Man, so glad u found Katatonia. They have a huge treasure chest packed with gems of songs. You should also check out the swedish band LETTERS FROM THE COLONY!!

[@seangriffin8514]

If this song doesn't pull at your heart strings, check your pulse. Just full of emotion.

[@GrizzlyAt0ms]

Still here! And so glad you got around to Katatonia. One of my favorites for sure. Another super interesting track from them to check would be Old Heart Falls.

[@brendanlucero8585]

Absolutely one of my favorite bands and perhaps one of the best of all time in my opinion. Night is the New Day is one of my top 3 favorite albums and i enjoy every one of their albums so much.

[@xenogears13]

Katatonia is so underrated! So atmospheric and dark.

[@mikebogatyrev3058]

Thank you for such a detailed breakdown of the song I love so much. You have explained the dynamics of the emotions in quantifiable terms so so well. It was wonderful

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Wow, thank you!

[@narlycharley]

If I had to HIGHLY recommend a band to react/listen to, it would be FAIR TO MIDLAND. They're unfortunately busted up, but are THE most unique and awesome band that I've ever listened to.

[@TheAsphyx666]

I second that! In fact, I may have suggested them once before. ;)

[@mIXsaz]

You know, they remind me of Rishloo somewhat. This is an interesting find. Thanx

[@1200lightyears]

I second that, FTM is an amazing band!

[@smokejc]

Fair to Midland were amazing, I miss them every day. They really 'saved' me during a very difficult phase.

[@ForumRunnerGlaive]

I third that!!!

[@Exystence]

Kayo Dot - The Manifold Curiosity Just throwing that up first to see if anyone upvotes. Fingers crossed! More importantly though... Been binging on these for a week now, and you’ve already become my favorite music reaction channel! Just the perfect amount of pure reaction plus analysis and education. I hope you keep this up forever, I’m even watching videos on bands I’ve never listened to before and expanding my own horizons. Super appreciate it dude, I look forward to your videos every day!

[@benrichardson7306]

Kayo Dot is cool. I would also recommend Maudlin of the Well, the band that led up to Kayo Dot. Songs: Heaven and Weak, They Aren't All Beautiful, Girl With a Watering Can.

[@Exystence]

@@benrichardson7306 hell yeah, that would be awesome too. I tend to prefer maudlin of the Well myself, I'm just incredibly curious to see how a composer would react to something like Kayo Dot given how completely unconventional they are. Really though any Toby Driver or motW/KO.-alum project on this channel would be amazing.

[@thiagogomes9204]

I love watching your videos, it gives me the feeling of listening to something for the first time again! Katatonia is certainly one of my all time favorites and I even have Lethean's chorus tattooed on my arm. Thank you so much for giving me a second first listening on it!

[@SilverFurniture23]

More Katatonia please!

[@Lightmarez90]

The fact that you react to Katatonia gives me so much joy!

[@TheAsphyx666]

YESSS! Katatonia rules!I kinda love how the signature sound of the band came about more or less by accident. They started out as more of a death metal band, and singer Jonas Renkse used to do death growls, but he started to have problems with his vocal cords and the story goes that a doctor basically told him that if he kept singing that way, he would eventually lose his voice completely. So he switched to doing clean vocals, which in turn changed the band's sound - and thank heavens for that.

[@tylertubbs3107]

I have heard that story before and wondered if it was true. I appreciate every iteration of this band. I dig the clean vocals. Glad they were able to continue and the change it brought to their music. Everything happens for a reason I guess.

[@Dominat0r675]

I was listening to this album driving home today and thought to myself Key of Geebz needs to hear some Katatonia. Came home to find out that you had reacted to this song yesterday. Keep up the awesome work! Love the vibes!

[@aritrasom9536]

Katatonia has a really diverse catalogue and their current sound stands out quite nicely. It's also interesting how their sound has evolved and "matured" over the years. And appreciate how you spoke about the vocals. Jonas has some of the best vocal phrasings I've ever heard.

[@anthonyfesta7010]

Hypnos and Takeover 2 incredible pieces also. Katatonia has incredible dynamics. Jonas’s lyrics are poetic wizardry

[@abigaillkruss8823]

OLD COMPOSER, love your reactions, it seems to me so sincere, i think you can enjoy metal as well, i'm happy when people find the beauty in xtreme music 🤘 stay safe my friend

[@Th3BadThing]

The video I found your channel by, think you're due for some more Katatonia ;) They did an acoustic version of this entire album where they took the original stems for the vocals and synths, and then replaced the drums, electric bass, and distorted guitars with acoustic guitars and bass, piano, and some more strings. Imo that version of the album is even better, the atmosphere it carries is just phenomenal. I'd love to see you react to the "acoustic" version from Dethroned and Uncrowned ", and see you compare the two tracks and the changes. Awwwright

[@maybish]

This is such a great band. I loved watching your face as you react to the different parts. I imagine it's how I look when I'm listening to them and get lost in the music!

[@andreasstrom9648]

As a Swede, I'm blown away that you did a reaction to this underappreciated band. You do NOT bla bla bla too much. I love your input on details I haven't thought about, even though I've heard the songs hundreds of times. ;) Would love if you did Soen soon. Either Lotus if you're in a bluesy mode, or Dissident from their latest album.

[@goldrumble5736]

you should listen to Caligula's horse - "Bloom" and "Marigold" they are 2 different songs but they are meant to be played 1after another.

[@Seaneey]

Katatonia is such an underrated band

[@ivanbates6302]

Maaaaaaaaaaaaan you need to do more Katatonia!

[@abigaillkruss8823]

Love Katatonia 💞🥰

[@GabrielU1tr4k1ll]

His voice so perfectly blend with music like they are the one .... I love them so much

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

this fantastic band is so underrated. lucky us, who appreciate hem.

[@scottheiner7737]

Favorite band. This is one of my favorite songs. Shifts and Hypnone is the best.

[@juanchi_brossa]

I recently discovered Katatonia and the couple of songs that I heard were beautiful! Awesome band

[@Dr.Faceman]

I'm glad that someone is finally looking at Katatonia. Amazing band. I found them in about 2006 and I have absolutely fallen in love with them.

[@Hrui3859]

This video alone deserves a subscribe to your channel.

[@dregnar85]

Katatonia is where my heart is at, so cool to see you react to them as they are grossly underrated.

[@dregnar85]

I wish someone would react to the song Day.....

[@Hevy_Sevy]

Tesseract - Hexes

[@maianation]

Katatonia is one of my favorites. 🤩 Great band

[@christopherhorton4634]

This band is so close to my heart.

[@numptyd343]

Amazing to see a reaction to Katatonia, truly wonderful group. Maybe there's hope that Therion will get a spot too.

[@Deadknight67]

I adore Katatonia... Have you reacted to Insomnia - While we sleep? one of my favourite band.

[@jhowever9126]

In my top 5. I love their music.

[@keithbrooks3695]

I hope you live forever my brother

[@christorb]

I love Katatonia. The Racing Heart is a wonderful song by them

[@domenicokleanthous]

such a perfect channel! you are my night companion after studying for school. teaching me new stuff every day! i hope you stay healthy and you spread even more music knowledge!

[@Piotreq321]

Amazing video, didn't expect to see Katatonia here. One of my top bands. You could pick any album and still find a lot of songs worth making breakdown video.