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👴 Old Composer Reactions 🤘

[@adamhenton6221]

I'm just freaking BLOWN AWAY right now. I've heard of these dudes but never listened to them. This is just the best shit ever. I literally have no words but I'm adding all their Albums to my library. Hot damn this was EXCELLENT 🤘

[@nelsonjere17]

Get some brother! It's such a trip. Been listening since Colors released and that album changed my life, no joke.

[@chrisgordon9631]

Dude! So envious. Wish I could listen to it all again, for the first time. Enjoy Brother. 🤘

[@dlawless88]

and the more you listen, you'll develop an endless obsession

[@unclefoot]

@@dlawless88 ha!

[@metalmanny666]

Fuck yeah dude. Welcome to the BTFAM!

[@whomenever8678]

Once you know all their albums inside and out life becomes so much better.

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

this

[@muffinstuff6195]

It's actually how you learn to pass through solid matter 👍

[@t3hgir]

@@muffinstuff6195 astral body

[@seancoakley9640]

Glad you chose BTBAM for this. What a fun band to listen to. Edit: You don't even have to do it on the channel, but listen to Colors all the way through in one sitting. It's a masterpiece.

[@johnstanton7118]

Parallax 2 live would be sick too! Just seeing the dudes just crushing is always amazing

[@Drdontcare1]

100% I really wish he'd do a whole review on colors

[@Maybeabandaid9]

Road trips with 'Colors' is a must.

[@Redbio77]

This band doesn't have a bad album, from Alaska forward is pure magic.

[@tiberious_jefferson]

The two before Alaska are also fucking fire.

[@Calamitous]

for real, very slept on, but genuinely great@@tiberious_jefferson

[@TheDJOblivion]

​@@tiberious_jeffersonevery album is a masterpiece, its just a vastly different style on self titled and silent circus, staring with Alaska they incorporated the synth stuff/keyboard and more soft singing.

[@kujo62]

I'm not really a fan of the cover album.

[@wub5753]

"And at this point, the only reaction left is completely visceral." Welcome to BTBAM. Eventually you're just along for the ride wondering how they even do it. They've been my favorite band since 2009, when I first listened to Obfuscation while mowing a lawn. Imagine having your whole view of the possibilities of music changed while cutting grass.

[@t3hi84n2g]

I remember the first time I listened to that album.. I was sitting at the table in an RV on our way to a nice little camping spot going up & down these narrow mountain roads. Watching the serenity of the nature I couldn't hear over the chaos of the music while sitting in a moving kitchen was pretty awesome and surreal. I've been into these guys since Alaska came out but when I listened to The Great Misdirect I got even more into them and have seen em a few times since then. Colors in its entirety was probably my favorite show I've ever seen.

[@jamesdouglas5497]

I heard Mordecai on an old Hellfest compilation dvd around 2004 or so. They’ve blown my mind ever since. Every single song is incredible. By far my favorite band!

[@evansmith6552]

"I'm not gonna take a guess at what kind of a song this will be" he says before pressing play on Voice of Tresspass - good call 😂. Even us long-time fans were blindsided by that track. Also, I'm still here!

[@1848revolt]

They can get away with playing anything and be good. I think of Candiria. Another group that can do this.

[@buttkick22]

My uncle is local well renowned Jazz musician. Can professionally play 7 or 8 instruments. The man eats, sleeps, and breathes music. He was never a rock guy and definitely not metal. He heard me listening to “Memory Palace” and stopped dead in his tracks to listen with me. He kept pausing and rewinding and it made me think of you lol. He made the same comparisons to Queen and The Yes. We traded bands. Now he’s gone down the BTBAM rabbit hole and I am going down The Yes hole as I have never even heard of them (absolutely love them now). His favorite song and song that made him bring up The Yes is “Coma Machine”. Don’t even care if you don’t do a video on it. Just listen to it at your own leisure.

[@EggSammich42]

Their shows are definitely worth going to. The astounding quality of their musicianship is 100% translated to their live show. They don't have too much going on visually (anymore than normal for a metal show) but seeing them able to play their songs is enough to satisfy.

[@chrismiller3898]

I think one of the most unbelievable parts of BTBAM is the fact that Blake (The Drummer) goes into the studio and records every one of these songs by memory. So pre-tracking or anything. Just puts on a click and goes nuts.

[@ardiberen]

Not true.. He writes and practices the material prior to entering the studio

[@PokemonProto]

@@ardiberen Kinda true, he definitely is insane compared to most. In there recording of P2 one of the longest albums it is showed he finished the drum recording of it in just 2 days,

[@friedsensei]

This is such a strange comment lol. You think drummers write sheet music for original songs? Session players and gigging wedding/jazz guys of course have charts. But literally everyone playing original songs is doing it from memory. Do you also believe that the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix didn't know any music theory?

[@chrismiller3898]

@@friedsensei ?? Do you think Ringo remembering a Beatles album start to finish is the same thing as memorizing a BTBAM album start to finish? I was literally gushing over his talent the same way his own producer was on the making of for that record. What planet do you live on where you think me giving a compliment to a drummer means I need any kind of insight from you about what the Beatles or "Wedding Guys" do?

[@chrismiller3898]

Right, like I said... He records it from memory. Didn't say he didn't already know what he was going to play.@@ardiberen

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Voice of Trespass, baby!!! I've asked so many times! Actually, damn! That whole line-up rules! You rock, Geebz!

[@TruzFest]

same!!🎉

[@Luca-nf8ll]

honestly btbam doesn't have a single bad track

[@paulwalker6936]

I love this, so much. Every person who loves music just wants to share it with a friend and watch their first reaction. In my case, not many people I am close to have an appreciation for BTBaM. It is so refreshing to watch you, my remote, virtual friend, experiencing this for the first time and appreciating it like I do. Please don't stop doing these videos.

[@sinistercat7207]

I recommended btbam to couple of friend, and they didn't like it. Well, they didn't really into metal in the first place anyway. It is really nice to have geebz doing these videos.

[@harrisonbricker5662]

Yeah I don’t know ANYONE in person whether a guitar player and/or metal head or music lover that gets BTBAM, truly their loss!! They’re sleeping on in my opinion the most talented band out there! I’ve gotten my wife to appreciate SOME of their stuff but I think it’s mostly because she knows how much they mean to me

[@kevinscala4303]

@@harrisonbricker5662 exactly the same for me. took my wife to see them last year and she appreciates them bc she knows how much i love their music

[@sh9019]

My friends arent much into metal but i bought all of them BTBAM tickets for next week because i want them to understand

[@pstew5309]

​@Harrison Bricker same for me. But that's just how ot started. She saw them once and is in love now. No other metal whatsoever in her Playlist. We've been to ten shows together now for them. Seeing them live just made them click for her. Love that woman lol.

[@lparksession]

BTBAM MARATHON LET’S GO

[@Slivarito]

Can confirm, BTBAM is absolutely INCREDIBLE live. Every show has a different vibe, they're all mixed perfectly, and they usually improvise an entirely unique thing for each tour. One time they ripped into a 10 minute jazz session that was just incredible.

[@Fozzie420]

The first time I saw BTBAM was on the Alaska tour and they played Backwards Marathon and I wish someone took a pic of my face when Tommy Rogers hit those notes live even better than in the studio...

[@timchapman8975]

They played it on their most recent tour and he still absolutely crushes it

[@JTNugget]

The Great Misdirect is one of the best albums of all time. God I love it. For me that was BTBAM at their peak. 4:57-7:30 (or 38:35-42:40 on this video) on Obfuscation is so insanely good, I always have to rewind it back and hear it again when I'm listening to that song.

[@pagewagley4743]

I agree man, as much as I love Alaska, that build up to that first breakdown in Obfuscation is incredible. This album kicked me in the teeth.

[@metalboy27]

Future Sequence is my favorite, but I'd put TGM after that. Both are better than Colors though in my opinion. Geebz needs to do Silent Flight Parliament and Swim to the Moon.

[@the_ricku]

@@metalboy27 I agree. Parallax II is my absolute favourite, followed by TGM and then Colors. That whole era was peak BTBAM though.

[@nelsonjere17]

Colors, TGMD, Coma Ecleptic, and then everything else is interchangeable for me... Coma is such a great concept album. The last 3 song play such a great musical story

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

Parallax II and TGM are the two I go back to most.

[@greatwhitnorth]

Every one of their songs is just “I have no idea what’s coming next”. Then it comes and it’s the highest level of whatever they choose.

[@bobsmith93]

This might be the best description of them I've ever heard

[@MayfWasHere]

You were exactly right on Prequel to the Sequel about it being sandwiched in the middle of an album and having tracks lead into it, which in this case is Ants of the Sky leading into it... Colors is an absolute masterpiece, and it's all meant to be listened to start to finish as one long song

[@lordfizzz]

seriously is such a well put together album. I get 2112 vibes from it it's just a trip

[@sonofnothing8723]

⁠​⁠@@lordfizzzhear me out: The Great Misdirect *is* 2112, just stretched out over an entire album instead of a single song. An all-powerful entity observing and controlling everything, trying to force an entire planet into a singular way of life, destroying individuality and originality. Believing their way of life is best for all. Convincing the population that they know what’s best and not to question it. Striking down any attempt at deviation from their plan. The protagonist, trying to ensure his species understands the impact they have on their own destiny, realizes his efforts are in vain and accepts his fate, drifting into the ocean. He’s found all that he could’ve ever wanted, yet it will yield nothing but suffering for not only himself but all those who come after him. “My spirits are low in the depths of despair, my lifeblood spills over..” “This is what I’ve lived to be. This very moment is the first time in my life I’ve felt pure joy” Idk man, I wasn’t even high when I connected the two. What do you think?

[@rsbdotexe]

You are correct, seeing them live is an incredible experience. =)

[@sonofjenova7]

While they are great live, they also tend to be on a smaller budget so don't expect shows like Devin Townsend with huge screens and backup singers or dancers everywhere. It's usually just a giant wall flag with some sycned lights on stage. The band members are the main attraction. Would love if they went all out though and did a Parallax story arc play through with projectors and stuff.

[@MrZReeves]

Seen them 8 times, will see 8 more if I get a chance.

[@the_ricku]

"I'm sweating under my moobs!" I love you hahaha A) If you ever have free time (I know that's a big ask), please listen to any of these albums from cover to cover. It's a totally different and unique experience. I'd personally recommend anything from the era of Colors, TGM, Parallax II, and Coma Ecliptic B) Song recommendation if you plan on doing more BTBAM on this channel: Extremophile Elite, and this is the rare case where I recommend doing the LIVE version because it's recorded for a live album and you obviously get to see the band work. Thank you for everything that you do.

[@guitarshredder456]

The solo at the end of obfuscation is one of my fav Btbam moments in their catalog. Nice selection here Geebz.

[@luna24carnage7]

If you like the bass there is a sick bass solo on the track after Prequel to the Sequel. And the album is Colors, greatest prog metal album ever made. You know every BTBAM diehard gets excited to see how you react to certain parts. I'M STILL HERE!

[@palibakufun]

I love when you comment on the bassist, because Dan Briggs is my favorite metal bassist. He's one of the most melodic bass players, and I love the stuff he writes. Also, they are incredible live. Very inredible.

[@RollinThunder45100]

I’ll die on this hill lol, you gotta check out The Dear Hunter sometime. Tracks I’d suggest are “The Bitter Suite I & II: Meeting Ms. Leading/Through the Dime,” “Is There Anybody Here?” and “Ring 3 - Luxury.” Cheers Geebz love the videos keep It up

[@g00fz0r77]

Is There Anybody Here is such a fantastic tune.

[@adamwolfgram9507]

I'm like 98% certain "Is There Anybody Here?" is just an unreleased Floyd song TDH bought the rights to lol

[@nofunsam9691]

Hard agree

[@AbandonAllArt]

I've been watching this channel forever and I've always wished he would take a look at The Dear Hunter!

[@KRAElliott]

He could even react to the covers that BTBAM and TDH did of each others songs

[@LukeZuniga]

My favorite band ever!!! So glad you got to listen and react

[@topramenshaman]

Finally had the chance to dive into this slow burn. Thanks again for mentioning the engineering role Jamie King plays in these songs. He really does create soundscapes that encapsulate what the band is doing in such an "organic" way for this group of dudes. Proud of all of my NC/Winston-Salem folks (Blake, Dustie, and Jamie) and hearing them being deconstructed by the decomposer when I used to watch them perform in venues when we were all 15/16 years old. I remember watching BTBAM with Blake and Dustie before they were in BTBAM and in opening bands FOR BTBAM. Love these guys, and I appreciate you Geebz for appreciating them as well ❤🤙

[@travishardy5757]

It was years ago, many. They actually opened for Terror in Massachusetts at the palladium. They had no flash nor did they need any because they sounded album quality live and I remember leaving that show almost traumatized that they weren't the headliner.

[@travishardy5757]

I will also add as iv had too much "coffee" Colors is there best work toeing the line of true deathmetal/core and a massive dose of prog creativity and still stands the test of time musically and production wise. Imo damnit.

[@ErinXIV]

PTTS is one of my favourite songs of all time, looking forward to this. The rest are amazing picks too!

[@fernandohenriqueribeiro9337]

I'm still here! Watched the whole thing! Picking in chronological order was a GENIUS move because they evolved so much over the years, that's what i love the most about them: they're always moving forward. They could be like "oh, fan favorite album is Colors so let's write like that over and over again" but they don't, their creativity is still flowing to this day, and i've been a fan for 11 years!

[@adamwolfgram9507]

I've been waiting for this for so long! Next up if you react to them again in the future, the combo of Black Box/Telos would be amazing to see your reaction to!

[@emilianotorres6831]

YES

[@fernandohenriqueribeiro9337]

black box/telos/bloom!

[@Swollen_Goat]

Oh this is well deserved. Very excited.

[@bjocallme]

Love your reactions to BTBAM! Crazy talented band

[@ttngeo7494]

Can’t put into words how happy I am that you did my favorite track of theirs; Backwards Marathon

[@dodgrblu]

The angsty growling is annoying though :p

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

@@dodgrblu that riff when it comes back after the slow part makes it all worth it.

[@ttngeo7494]

@@dodgrblu lol I was able to see past it as a kid when everything else was happening around it and when the angst was present in myself as well. You can’t deny the genius being btbam. I grew up a deathcore kid. U grow out of things tho. Bands like btbam bless your existence in expanding your awareness and develop your taste and grant you appreciation for MUSIC as a whole and it’s multi faceted genres. I do hate metal vocals now and did over masterpieces these guys created, but I could still appreciate how they contribute to something like this. Modernly bands like ERRA don’t need to do it

[@ethangibbs3688]

Just letting you know Prequel To The Sequel is from Colors. One of my favorite albums of all time

[@jwalkblue7]

You're not wrong about those of us who have been along for the whole ride. Watching the way that these dudes progressed, and also growing along with them, has been by far the biggest influence on my appreciation for music as a whole.

[@chadmurray1963]

let's fucking gooooo I've been waiting for this since your first btbam breakdown. can't wait to get into this

[@janeg6759]

I can't believe I'm just now watching this. BTBAM is one of my all time favorite bands. I love EVERYTHING they do and can binge listen to their whole discography for days🤘.

[@Commentarianist]

The middle portion of Backwards Marathon is one of the most beautiful moments in BTBAMs discography

[@JasonKleinhenz]

Still here. Took some friends who had never heard BTBAM, or ever liked metal, and they were blown away. Absolute beauts on stage and record.

[@KytexEdits]

Loving the longer episodes Geebz! Amazing as always.

[@XViTNg]

Yessss. I love BTBAM. For me my favorite albums are Alaska and Colors. Alaska because it is just relentlessly chaotic. But incredibly well written. And then colors is when they started experimenting with newer sounds

[@toni.tapola]

Wooo! *Between the Buried and Me* 😀! These longform, slow-burn sessions are featuring great selections for my taste lately! Aaand... _objectively_ *great bands and great songs* 🤓.

[@merkaba_lite]

Greatest band ever. Glad to see folks appreciating.

[@RanchElder]

Your BTBAM videos are the best, thank you for doing more

[@nathanlockhart3876]

Geebz, I can’t recommend enough seeing this band live. They are such a fun band to see live and play so well. Truly a sight to behold.

[@RustinRoark]

Hawt transitions for everyone! Man this band never ceases to amaze

[@Sassman26]

Yessssss! I LOVE BTBAM, been listening to them since I was probably 15 and I'm now 32. They are TRULY one of the most talented bands out there. Even though they have become fairly well known, I think they deserve a WHOLE lot more of attention and fandom. I had the pleasure of seeing them live a handful of times back in the early 2000s and they were one of the few bands I've seen live (and I've seen 100s of bands)that sounded as good if not better live.

[@Sassman26]

Also I have to say that it is quite refreshing seeing someone of your generation (not trying to call you old

[@shaylarz]

I’ve been waiting for you to get to Obfuscation. Some of my favorite bass work in their entire catalog.

[@adamlogan9500]

This is my favorite video you have done.....more of these please.

[@ZombieSwarm1]

I’m still here! Amazing 4 songs to choose from BtBaM! Loved this Slow Burn

[@aavosooghi]

I’m still here! I’ve been following these guys since “Colors” came out and had the fortune of seeing the 10th anniversary Colors show in 2017. Definitely the most surreal and connected concert-going experience I’ve ever had seeing them play this album front to back!

[@AFalnx]

My body is ready

[@bellasmella9776]

Please do their song “white walls” while I’d prefer the whole album of colors (the one with prequel to the sequel) I’ll take what I can get 😅

[@nickhaas9185]

He needs to do Veridian/White Walls that is the only way to hear it. Hes always upset when he misses the good transitions and that bass solo is gorgeous

[@cmillspa1]

Love Veridian/WW to no end. The two closing tracks on Colors II are also fucking stellar. I really liked that album, it did justice to Colors but was still its own entity.

[@michaelgreen6613]

@@nickhaas9185 and it NEEDS to be the live version cause the scream at the end of white walls is fucking ultra mega super dope.

[@BoxximusPrime]

So much yes. Veridian going into White Walls is one of the best moments in metal I have ever heard - they have to be listened together.

[@D3mon0fTh3F4ll]

I saw them live close to 15 years ago, It was 3 (three) (amazing local ny band), Between the buried and Me, Dream Theater, and Opeth. They didnt have any screens going, sorry to burst your bubble, but this was in NYC back in 2008. It might just have been the greatest show i've ever been too. Even got to meet Michael Akerfeldt after the show.

[@stalin1666]

Saw them on that same tour just in St. Paul. Great times.

[@rootsxo]

Enormous effort picking apart all the nuances across these tracks, nice work Geebz! I've been to every live show when they come down under and there's really not a huge amount of visuals and gloss to their live shows - they really get up and just play through their sets flawlessly. I mean, they really just play their tracks and it sounds exactly like their recordings, it's such a headspin to have a band this technical perform these complex tracks so perfectly. It's what makes their shows so special. You're always praising the bassist Dan Briggs, highly recommend you check out the song "Viridian" off their live 'Colors'; DVD - there should be a few videos on KZbin of it. The track is 3 minutes of pure bass solo which I know you'll dig. See you on the next video!

[@TheTCD]

Colors is THE album I would ask anyone to listen to if they want to know what BTBAM is all about. While it ideally needs to be listened to in one sitting, if pressed for time, I insist that people at least listen to the last 3 songs in sequence (Prequel to the Sequel > Viridian > White Walls). It is some of the most intense, incredible music, and that final guitar solo is just… I get chills every time. I saw them live in Camden back in 2011 and they played that trio, and I felt like I was floating for the rest of the night. It was one of those life affirming moments.

[@TDobsonSmith]

With regards to the production quality of the earlier albums (Alaska, Colors, The Great Misdirect), they have all be recently remixed/remastered by the original producer Jamie King because he said he's learned a lot since the original recordings of those albums and they do sound a lot better. I would recommend listening to them going forward.

[@chumpalumps1]

"I am dumbfounded... by the journey." Yep, that sounds about right lol

[@harrisonbricker5662]

I loved watching you experiencing these songs!!! There are SO MANY songs they have that take you on a journey!! I think you’d love “the proverbial bellow” or “sun of nothing “ and “Never seen/future shock “ In my opinion ALL of their stuff is golden.

[@austinplummer651]

Clicked on this as soon as i hopped on youtube, ready to watch! Ready to see your reaction and analysis! Edit: Just finished up, always look forward to your reactions/reviews as you are so open to the f#ckery that is BTBAM, and you EMBRACE the weird journey that is this band, you HAVE GOT TO see this band live!! Such an experience!!

[@jasonhunter7496]

World class musicians from North Carolina !!

[@RuiPalmeira]

thank you sir! these breakdowns are always amazing :) BTBAM rocks.

[@BabickGaming]

Been listening for YEARS all their albums are so dense I still find new stuff to love about them every time

[@adamlogan9500]

awesome! there are so many more btbam songs you can do, I will gladly follow you down the btbam rabbit hole

[@mschultz90]

I think you nailed it. Every song has this classical feel of having multiple movements within it, in comparison to the full album with its own movements.

[@chasm9557]

BTBAM is such an amazing band in my opinion. I feel like the breaks in between the heaviness just make the heaviness hit that much harder. The contrast that they add sporadically always feels welcome and never out of place within the context of their music.

[@paule1624]

Obfuscations solo(s) are soooo good. Especically the first one

[@hanksilman4016]

KZbin coming out of the woodwork to notify me about* this awesome collection of reactions. All the singles from all the good albums.

[@ghostrobot3714]

I'm glad you threw Mike Patton out there. My love for Mr. Bungle is what drew me to BTBAM originally. This was awesome man.

[@MrHeyyBrotherr]

I absolutely love the way you break down the way you hear music. It's always so respectful and open minded, really incredible you deserve a ton of credit for that.

[@tiltingatwindmills3243]

You honestly could have picked any BTBAM songs and I would have been happy, but still you picked some great ones! The palm muting riffs at the beginning and first verse of Backwards Marathon are a couple of my favorite riffs of theirs.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

I was still there. Cheers. Hope you enjoyed that little jaunt.

[@MrWalkswith3legs]

Geebz, please go to one of their shows, you deserve it.

[@ieatgoats9753]

If you want to get a short BTBAM song in that just doesn't stop I HIGHLY suggest "Autodidact" mind-blowing both musically and lyrically. PLEASE do this one! 😃🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@MichaelHylands]

Loving this list, so glad you are giving BTBAM a slow burn session! Aloha!

[@metalcorefan93]

Still here, thanks for giving them a listen! Always makes me happy to see them being appreciated by new listeners.

[@CyberianWinter]

So I actually saw these guys last year, and they had no crazy visuals or anything believe it or not. Just the band playing 2 sets with their instruments, basic light work, and just stunning musicianship the whole way through. And it was am incredible show. To anyone reading them, if BTBAM are coming to your town GO SEE THEM!

[@johnstanton7118]

That tour was so fucking good. I’ve seen them ten times and make sure I go see them at least once a year

[@KillRoy117]

Yesssssss been waiting for this one! Took a sick day from work today and this just makes things 100x better! Thank you so much again Geebz! edit: Oh yeah, still here Geebz.

[@K1llerL0mbaX]

Still here. So great to watch someone experience btbam. Such a wild ride. Keep rockin jeebs

[@apachekid91]

I know how much you love diggin on the bass. Check out Viridian by them. Dan Briggs is an incredible bass player. Loved this video!

[@ProcyonChild]

Yes they do visual stuff, but you know what's the best visual part of their shows??... to see them play their instrument and enjoy every minute and love what they do .. that's the best visual part of their shows

[@ConnorHammond]

Again, was so lucky to see these guys live, as a warmup for the Contortionist. Couldn't believe their performance, especially the drummer, sooo busy, every bar different. I wonder if I would appreciate them anywhere near as much if I wasn't blown away by them, that night.

[@ImOnUToob]

My all-time favorite band!

[@kevinscala4303]

favorite band of all time

[@kevinscala4303]

thank you Geebz you're the absolute king of intelligent reactions!!

[@Hoshiningen]

Man, I love that you did this. BTBAM is probably my favorite band of all time. Sick line up of songs, genuine reaction. Nobody can hear everything they do on the first listen, and I think that's why they're so loved, they demand repeat listens, and you're always getting something new.

[@ericmahr9445]

Love them live. The first time I saw them, they finished with Bohemian Rhapsody. It was fantastic!

[@BustyCakes]

The thing I love most about these videos, is you always seem to latch on to little parts that stick out to the fans. We get to see you experience those for the first time, and you never seem to miss them.

[@collinbeal]

The automata EPs are so fun. I love the Diablo Swing Orchestra vibes of this selection

[@trowabarton222]

Of course I'm still here! Been waiting for Saturday so I can sit down and watch this while doing laundry. These guys are one of my favorite bands of all time. I've been lucky enough to see them live twice and they are absolutely flawless. One of if not the best live shows I've seen. Getting to see them play Voice of Trespass live a few years ago and the crowd just going insane was a highlight of my life. I would really love to see you do a reaction to the live version of Extremophile Elite.

[@warofages13]

Love it geebz all four choices are excellent but Backwards marathon is just incredible.

[@fffreak007]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOo. btbam fans eating. Swim to the moon and white walls when you get a chance

[@dnyulr7457]

I saw them play Colors in full when they came to Australia 10+ years ago, one of the most memorable shows i've ever been to

[@ScabNainz]

I'm still here! Also a few random notes/comments/context throughout: -Prequel to the Sequel is off of Colors and immediately follows Ants of the Sky. So think back to that song and you'll get a sense of why that album is talked about 15 years on. - The bassist said in an interview that he's of the school of Zappa in his approach (and also has a few fusion side projects) - I had to chuckle at the repeated "this song goes into something else". -Finally, you make reaction videos that people like me watch all the way through. I'm here for it, man!

[@tinflowers]

Love you Geebz! I will always return to this band with you, sir.

[@treyphish333]

I'm still here. This was so amazing. What an incredible band. Thanks, Geebz, you're the man.

[@marchmont5918]

Voice of Trespass is such a perfect song to react to! I love it.

[@YersinisPestis]

Like others have said, BTBAM is not overly visual live, but are incredible. I've seen them play Colors, The Great Misdirect and Parallax II in their entirety and it is always amazing!

[@gsdlmj3450]

"Queen style" Ayyy guess who has a Queen cover album

[@666cashley]

A great selection from their discography to encompass what this band actually has done and continues to do with their music. I'm still here

[@pieflies]

Whoa baby! This is great.

[@zachanley2114]

This is the content I'm subscribed for! Geebz, I think it's time you react to Viridian/White Walls which is the track that Prequel to the Sequel leads into! Viridian is a 2 minute bass solo essentially and I think you owe it to yourself to hear it considering how much you glow on the bass. I love it!