Riverside - Left Out - Composer Reaction and Production Breakdown

[@Aizix_]

Ahh Riverside, one of the few music products from my country which I can be proud of (and actually the only non-black metal band). This album - Anno Domini High Definition - is quite possibly them at their peak. Their soundscape and build-ups in their longer tracks is second to none. As it's been already pointed out, I'd love to see you do a Slow Burn on these guys. If not, definitely check out the song Second Life Syndrome which is regarded as their masterpiece by many.

[@koolhandhill]

Hear hear!

[@bennynordgren]

Well there is one more that's not black metal, Quidam but I think the stopped playing.

[@michachoromanski4460]

There is a lot more. Tides From Nebula, Amarok, Jakub Żytecki etc.

[@jonm4733]

I concur!

[@everexpanding1]

Are they Australian? I don't know why, but it sounds Australian to me.

[@PeytonDrums05]

We need more Riverside!

[@kubacube342]

obviously!!!

[@chrisbarrett1006]

One of my favorite bands and song from them.

[@joemannix007]

this is a perfect album!

[@Mrdardas99]

Hurray for you, so many great Riverside songs left to hear!

[@kubacube342]

OHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! I just suggested one of my most beloved bands... AWESOME

[@pavelchurlyaev257]

Fell in love with this song after their concert in Berlin :) Love this two intersecting melodies of the guitar and vocals as the main theme.

[@jmattgill]

This song live is amazing. He gets the crowd in a chant to the melody

[@chrisbarrett1006]

They're one of my favorite bands.

[@miininja_]

I just saw them live a month ago, this song included and it was just delicious. Michał had three keyboards, a Korg Kronos alone towards the audience, and a Hammond with another keyboard, I’m assuming a synth, above it. I paid the most attention to him and Mariusz because the bass and the keyboards are just so good and captivating in all the songs they played. This was an awesome reaction, I love seeing people really appreciate good prog, thank you!

[@davidgroll-cook7125]

Riverside is now on my 10 best bands, their newer music is not as adventurous and tragic loss of their original guitarist have changed their sound somewhat. But they still rock.

[@t3hgir]

i wish them the best continuing on but their past albums with Piotr just goes to show another example of how much one musician can have an impact on a whole band's sound.

[@marcingardias9254]

You guessed right, Michał Łapaj, the keyboard player, is quite literally surrounded by instruments during shows. And not just keyboards, he uses theremin too.

[@CO6883-o3c]

The lead singer, Mariusz, plays the bass and it's remarkable what he can multitask. Notably on songs like 'Second Life Syndrome' and 'Escalator Shrine'. 🤘

[@ocrOPK]

He's like the polish Steve Wilson - they even collaborated 🥹

[@CO6883-o3c]

The Old Peace! 🤘

[@benpearse7565]

I've heard a little Riverside here and there, but this is a bloody banger! Thank you to whomever suggested this, I think I've found an entry to my top 10 songs!

[@TheErazar]

Riverside is great, hope you'll do more of them!

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

YES, RIVERSIDE; one of the most underrated bands ever. They should be mentioned in the same breath as Dream Theater, Opeth, and Porcupine Tree. Great first song to react to. I highly recommend the song Second Life Syndrome. I really hope you dive into the Riverside rabbit hole. Rock on man.

[@JaySay]

I picked up this album after seeing someome recommend them on the channel a while ago, and Dream Theater was the first band that came to mind when listening to it. Such a good sound, and soooo incredibly talented musicians!

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

@@JaySay So good. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in Detroit. Great live band. Not a weak spot in their discography.

[@juliemendelsohn3306]

I flew out from SF to catch the Boston, NY and New Haven shows. Best solo getaway I’d had in years. 🎉

[@lankyplonker]

Stoked to see you do Riverside. This was a good song to start with, shows off a lot of their range. And glad to see you talk about the bass, he’s quietly one of the more interesting bassists in modern rock. Great analysis as always!

[@errorfound8377]

Fiiiiinally someone reacts to Riverside! So underrated!

[@6lillium]

There's Riverside reactions to be found.....try Jim Newstead , and The Daily Doug for starters.

[@DashyAndDadReacts]

Riverside is amazing! We reacted to a live concert! Which I throughly recommend also! To really see the band play musically and professionally outstanding! Great reaction my friend! 🖤🤘🖤🤘

[@heyitsthatdog1576]

Awesome to see you do Riverside. All four members are amazing. The guitarist, Piotr sadly passed away a few years back. Such amazing tone and heartful playing he had. If you decide to revisit them, a few great tracks you might like are "The Same River," "The Caterpillar and the Barbed Wire," and "Reality Dream III."

[@GenieHolg3r]

Man that saved my day once again, thx for the new input, great band and I have to listen to more of them..

[@onedudeJG]

Escalator Shrine is another great song to check out on a Riverside list

[@6lillium]

Excellent band , with a solid discography. Dream Theater with half the notes , and a more soulful singer. And very cinematic. Big fans of Vangellis. The keyboard influence is John Lord of Deep Purple .The keyboardist Michal is a fanboy. Mariusz plays bass to serve the song. He slings the bass strap lower for songs he uses a pick , and back up to a more appropriate height for fingerstyle , often in the same song if possible. He also utilizes a piccolo bass ( not on this album ,but later albums and his solo work as Lunatic Soul) to help beef up the guitar attack.

[@GaudyGabriev]

Funny, I've never made that comparison in my head, being quite the fan of both DT (early-mid DT anyway) and Riverside, I guess because they take such a different approach to their music, even though the influences can be very similar. I didn't know they're Vangelis fans, but I can totally see it. Riverside is one of the few bands I consider to be actually underrated. They're pretty damn great in general, it's hard not to enjoy listening to pretty much any of their albums. They deserve to be better known.

[@6lillium]

@@GaudyGabriev Yeah, the whole band are fans of Vangellis, Tangerine Dream etc , and Gru's (RIP) favorite band was Dead Can Dance. Most his tattoos were based on their music. They all really have wide musical tastes, which is on display in their solo work. If you haven't, check them out. Lunatic Soul , Meller Golyzniak Duda , Michal's solo album "Are Your There" ,and Maciej's album " Zenith".

[@GaudyGabriev]

@@6lillium Doens't surprise me at all. And yeah, I'm familiar specially with Lunatic Soul. It's no accident that my favourite pieces by Riverside are quite "atmospheric" in nature (I absolutely love Forgotten Land, for example. Duda sang the hell out of that one, too).

[@chrisbarrett1006]

One of ny favorite songs from Riverside !

[@Eric998765]

Been waiting forever for your to discover Riverside. They are such a chill band. My favorite album of theirs is Love, Fear, and the Time Machine with my top two songs on that album being #Addicted and Caterpillar and the Barbed Wire If you want some other chill prog music I suggest looking in to Black Book Lodge, Big Wreck, and The Band Royale

[@CO6883-o3c]

Yes! Caterpillar is an underrated song from an already underrated band. 🤘

[@thecakeplays]

Riverside is amazing, they’re so damn underrated.

[@chrishexx3360]

Wow that was stunning! Another new favourite band to enjoy, thanks Geebz.

[@paulniemiec3165]

This is a huge album for me and my son (who was 10 when it came out). It was released at the beginning of the summer of 2009 and we listened to it every day on the way to day camp. Stellar writing and performing have kept it fresh through the years ❤ He and I saw Riverside last spring and just scored tix to see them again in 2023. Couldn’t love Riverside more 🤘❤️

[@thor2097]

Agree with others, more Riverside, please!! They've been one of my favorite prog rock bands for such a long time and I'm still astounded and how little attention they get

[@Bonzoso21]

What a coincidence, I was playing drums along to this song right about the same time you put the video up! Riverside is right there among the best of 21st century prog and hasn't put out a single bad record, in my opinion. So glad I got to see them live before Piotr passed (and again earlier this year).

[@jeroen1989]

Just a heads up... Riverside has a new song called "I'm done with you" and it's awesome. Great band to do a slow burn on, include: [Song mentioned above] Escalator shrine Second life syndrome river down below 4 different albums, 4 different time periods yet distinctively Riverside. Much to uncover...

[@ulfingvar1]

Oh, you have soooo much great music to look forward to, if you will continue with Riverside, which I hope..

[@vrstar_yt3258]

More Riverside, their stuff is pure gold.

[@juliemendelsohn3306]

My favorite band, so glad you found them! The US East Coust tour had Left Out in the mix, last spring. I don’t know the name of that spin around speaker/amp which you were referring, but they were using it too. Riverside is about to embark on their US tour, already booked flights to SoCal and then back home to see them in the Bay Area. Check them out in person if you can, they are amazing!

[@awaken77]

I like particularly that sequenced bass synthesizer which is pulsating in the background, when piano and guitar break started 11:30 and continues till the very end of the track. and they mastered it to not ruin the arrangement with mixing too many instruments: you still hear both bass synth and bass guitar here 12:12

[@shellderp]

Riverside doesn't have any complex technical chops or super heavy riffs, but their soundscape is what I love the most. They can paint a really beautiful picture

[@t3hgir]

they can get pretty heavy and technical :)

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Who care about heavy or complex if it sounds like trash. Riverside has a amazing, original sounding music that cuts to the bone.

[@QatZnak3]

Finally!!!!!! Thank you so much, Geebz!!

[@peacekeeper3026]

Respect from Poland mate!

[@floridabelle]

Yes, Riverside! They've got so much great music. A slow burn for them would be awesome. Mariusz Duda/Composer, vocalist & bass player has a side project as well called Lunatic Soul. He composes it in his studio, and plays all of the instruments except for the drums. There's some really cool music to listen to, as well as Riverside.

[@t3hgir]

Riverside slow burn would be appreciated. They have some longer songs, something like Ultimate Trip - Escalator Shrine - Hybrid Times would be my picks...

[@rewmeister]

more riverside please!!

[@everexpanding1]

I'm totally gonna look more into these guys 👍

[@JaySay]

Absolutely do it. I first heard them from someone recommending them in the comments here a while ago, and was blown away. This album is a good start, each track is on par with this one. No kidding, it's phenomenal for a first listen.

[@QatZnak3]

Might have been me. I've been trying to get Geebz to review this song for about a year now, and it has finally happened. Stellar band with an amazing discography.

[@everexpanding1]

​@@JaySayOne year on and I'm still listening to them. 🎵👍

[@jazzitall]

Lovely, thanks! I know them since their first album Out of Myself. Amazing experience.

[@CO6883-o3c]

At last!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@pavlinahavlikova1635]

They are touring US at the beginning of next year and it’s really worth seeing them play live. Wink wink 😉

[@Bellathor]

First time Riverside? Holy shit. I thought you've done something from them already. They're a fantastic band (great live too). This was a great song choice, one of my favorites from them. They have plenty of great songs. Check out "Escalator Shrine" from their 2013 album "Shrine Of The New Generation Slaves".

[@STLisAlive]

Thank you! There's a band called lunatic soul that I believe shares members. A little more folk in that band, really good

[@MrTednova]

These guys are awesome

[@V.F.D.DaleSalvador]

Riverside is great. Please do Under The Pillow and The Same River at some point.

[@carlfogelin1388]

I really love Riverside, saw them three years ago. They're great live. Really liked your analysis, hope you do more of their songs, maybe "Wasteland".

[@mattcranney9596]

Like you I only discovered this band this year but wow they have immediately become a frequent listen for me 👌

[@lethargica2447]

Never know this band before. Sounds pretty atmosphere.

[@PK--ITA]

Of course, is so so brilliant band. Love

[@tomsawtelle1280]

Gotta do a Riverside slow burn

[@adamhenton6221]

Aloha Geebz. I just sent a bunch of stuff to your Messenger. Hopefully the quality isn't too bad lol. You know, decapitated is from Poland as well around the same time frame. They know how to rock 🤘

[@greg1576]

Can't be a coincidence the day after I secure tickets to see these guys live in March you react to a track by them. No sense in repeating what a lot of folks on here have already said, they're just amazing. If you're interested in shedding a spotlight on a lesser known band, for sure look into the Australian group Teramaze. They've released four albums in the last 2 years due to the pandemic, and their latest effort, Flight of the Wounded, is on The Prog Report's year-end awards list for album of the year

[@panpyza]

I've seen your every Tool video, Riverside is my second favorite band, it's so nice to see them on your channel. Expirience the Second life Sndrome Live from "Reality Dreams DVD" , it's well worth it! Number of views here is tooooo low :::(

[@Insanalyst]

Masterful is the perfect word for this

[@glensandberg4863]

Fantastic live band. Every album is great. Thematically very introspective and relational in the context of the 21st century and disconnection, even though you don't really do lyrics here. Really worth checking it all out. This band itself is a journey.

[@jonm4733]

I was able to see Riverside live in Atlanta Ga USA at a progpower festival and I was blown away at how good they were live! You can also check out the band Lunatic Soul. There is a treasure trove of content from Riverside.

[@BjornEnglund123]

Rad.

[@JohnSmith-fl4bj]

awesome, this day has been a long time coming. Thanks for diving into one of my favorite bands. Brand new album coming out in the new year, can't wait and for the accompanying tour. I suggest that you check out other songs by Riverside, including 'Egoist Hedonist', hard to choose a favorite, so many 🤘

[@benfox2640]

Mariusz Duda (vocals & bass) is brilliant. Riverside is well worth a deep dive or slow burn… and he also has a side project called Lunatic Soul which is incredibly good. Not as heavy (in terms of sound) but very interesting music. All seven Lunatic Soul albums are worth spending some time with.

[@mattvsmetaverse]

Darn, I missed this one, so... late comment, but... Spot on! This album was basically a love letter to 70s prog. Riverside's first few albums were more along the lines of modern-day Porcupine Tree. Almost wouldn't know it's the same group, save for the vocals. And somehow, it all keeps a continuity. Mariusz Duda is a fan of many genres. His solo project, Lunatic Soul (still going strong) is more on the ambient/folk/prog side of things, and also worth checking out. Riverside's one of those groups that will always be in my library, next to prog giants Porcupine Tree and Opeth. As far as musicianship and composition go, I'd put Mariusz' right alongside Steven Wilson. Even if you don't react to them again, definitely give their albums a listen. It's an experience worth having.

[@tomatocan2502]

sick track..really liked that

[@levthederg]

Hi there Geebz, I've dabbled in your vids a couple times here and there (mainly from the Radiohead reacts) and I admire your appreciation towards to how a lot of music is produced. But I really think something that you should consider reacting to something from the short lived band, Talk Talk. Many of the post rock bands like Radiohead got their inspiration from Talk Talk, which were mainly their final two albums, which are "Spirit of Eden" and "Laughing Stock". I would very much highly suggest that you do a reaction from either of those two albums. Or the third to last album, "The Colour of Spring". Hope you see this comment. :)

[@ThorsHammer88]

Great song/band.

[@derfreietonfilm5535]

absolutly amazing band...

[@JaySay]

Hoooo Boy! Glad you finally got around to this one, Geebz! Funny story with this band, I remember actually first hearing of this from someone recommending them in the comments on one of your vid's! I don't remember which one it was, but it was over a year ago, and I gave it a listen, and was so enthralled that I just HAD to pick up the album. It blew me away how talented the band is. I've listened to it several times since, it's such a fantastic album. Thanks for getting to it on the channel, and thanks so much to the person who recommended it so long ago! Love you man, keep on rocking!🤘🤙

[@QatZnak3]

Might have been me. I've been trying to get Geebz to review this song for about a year now, and it has finally happened. Stellar band with an amazing discography.

[@t3hgir]

Loooooove this album and band. They lost their David Gilmour in Piotr when he passed in 2016 but have still continued on!

[@fuffi3076]

Please more Riverside and you could check out Lunatic Soul which is Duda as well!

[@jaevnstroem]

Their album "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves" is an absolute masterpiece, a wonder of modern prog. and is without a doubt worth a listen

[@ghostfish2399]

Thats my 3rd favorite of all time behind Images and Words and Still Life. Perfect album start to finish for me.

[@erfan1635]

My favorite song from Riverside.

[@ecruzd3rd]

Riverside is amazing, so many good albums

[@tmotus84]

First time I heard them was on Pandora under Porcupine Tree, so I thought it was them. Really good stuff….. REALLY good

[@tmotus84]

Anyone who likes them should also check out Mother of Millions

[@tmotus84]

GLAD YOU’RE DOING THIS! I need to get into listening into them again

[@lunatik_soul]

Saw them on the Riverside 20 tour this year. This song was amazing live with the crowd chanting the melody

[@wolframreactor74]

And the side project Lunatic Soul is magical as well

[@zazune56]

Their song Second Life Syndrome is a masterpiece!

[@pawelszubra704]

Check Gutter of Lunatic Soul, bass perfection. Also Mariusz

[@roonsss]

Love ya Geebz

[@russ0408]

He plays a Hammond and uses a leslie.

[@dodgrblu]

every time I hear a song from these guys there's a lot I like, but something just falls short for me, which is also unfortunate because they are from my home country.

[@t3hgir]

they are an album band IMO

[@nanzieh]

... oh, riverside

[@THETYMEKK12]

YES! Finally Riverside! So atmospheric! Try "Escalator Shrine"! Or "Egoist Hedonist" from the same album as "Left Out".

[@mro4154]

esta canción me da escalofríos, no se por que

[@frankov_83]

Ahh my favorite track on that album... Such a slow burn with a beautiful payoff.

[@drummerz6071]

if you like Riverside, try Lunatic Soul ^.^

[@Opranius]

Oh yeah Riverside, one of the first newer prog rock bands I discovered as a teenager, together with Porcupine Tree. Absolutely in love with this band although sometimes a LITTLE bit boring. This album/EP is definitely my favorite!

[@marekiwaniak1045]

Riverside finally. I discovered them from demo tracks even before they debut album. Saw them twice live on gigs here in Poland. Mariusz opened one of them stating that "we are the band that is sad and melancholy on albums, but like to kick ass on concerts" Second life syndrome should be your next track from them. People compare them to Porcupine tree, anathema and opeth, but despite some similarities they're unique in their own way. New album "ID.entity" will be out on January I already pre-ordered it.

[@hully2690]

Oh that's nice band. Reality dream III gave me a shock back then)

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

Good one! Riverside are quite possibly my favorite prog-rock band. Thanks! (Personally, I think the organ is a bit too forward in the mix.)

[@cirick1696]

These guys are fantastic. Check out anything else by them lol. My favorite stuff is from Rapid Eye Movement, but its all great.

[@dimonball3588]

I don't know anything about Riverside that isn't incredible. They don't have a bad album, not a single filler song. For me the best prog band today by far. never disappoint

[@kalas-kurt]

First progressive album i bought after the discography by Opeth. The ethereal moments are where it's at for me. So flippin beautiful

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

Check out Saturate Me by Riverside

[@nofixeddestination]

Please react to Lament, it's such an epic song.

[@soulstodeny05]

Nice, criminally underrated band. Speaking of which, I think Motorpsycho from Norway would be a great choice. Their discography is so deep I wouldn’t even know where to start.

[@IICJZII]

Hey man, would love to see you to Archspire - Involuntary Doppelganger and Ingested - The List.

[@tmotus84]

If you like this, check out LEPROUS, VOLA, THE OCEAN COLLECTIVE 👍♥️

[@stan3028]

Great to see something new :) try Jakub Zytecki "Wait" Thanks

[@michaeltarasov4426]

Riverside is very good, but after Porcupine Tree little bit boring. I love Second Life Syndrome(album, and a song very good), and the album 2013 year, dont remember the name