Listening to The Mars Volta - Goliath

Listening to The Mars Volta - Goliath
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[@sharpstick8674]

I would pay money for more Mars Volta reactions, if I had money

[@JimNewstead]

And I’d refuse to take it! Not doing this for the money!!!!

[@mortanosmith4697]

I'll split it with ya

[@danieljohnston8638]

Cedric has an amazing ability to compose a hooky lyric melody to this amazingly complex song structure.

[@TheNeonoker]

Now Cassandra Gemini 32 min version. Hehe

[@haiasieel6099]

Can't wait for Jim to do that one.

[@jasonhawken871]

There is no other version *serious Mars Volta fan stare*

[@Lightymare1]

I love playing this song in the office when we take turns playing music... :)

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

another guy did it. search for it

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

It's one of my all-time favourite suites

[@Athedrivein]

Barely contained chaos is a great way to describe the mars volta

[@BayouMaccabee]

Thomas Pridgen is a total beast of a drummer. Very different than the original drummer Jon Theodore (whom I also love), but Pridgen was perfect for the band when going in this more "non-but-nearly-chaotic" direction for the albums he played on....brilliant!

[@Seethi_C]

He was perfect for Bedlam, but John Theodore was a better overall fit for the band

[@MantisGiant]

Pridgen is my fav drummer, but theodore is THE mars volta drummer.

[@temporarymomentary]

First Mars Volta album is one of the best albums ever written. Blows my mind to this day.

[@renatus6883]

this is the problem with this statement...all their albums were great....but why do people always credit the first album and then seem to lose interest?

[@temporarymomentary]

@@renatus6883 Because it was the best album.

[@renatus6883]

@@temporarymomentary it was a great album and the best but people complete disregard the others it seems like

[@RustinChole]

No you’re right. I think their first four albums are sheer brilliance, and they often get lost at Frances. But the first has something special behind it-the concept makes it real and raises the stakes emotionally for me. One of the greatest tributes to a friend of any kind I’ve ever seen.

[@RustinChole]

Did he ever do a reaction to Deloused? I was looking on his page but he has ALOT OF VIDEOS lol

[@matthewbrock899]

Highly recommend “Meccamputecture” or “Cygnus... Vismund Cygnus”

[@aumento4mil]

Tetragrammaton

[@internetexplorer1057]

@@aumento4mil tetragrammaton, meccamputechture, l'via l'viaquez, ilyena, basically anything before octavarium.

[@mattell3302]

@@internetexplorer1057 Whilst I prefer the first 4 albums, Octahedron & Noctourniquet have their moments and are still worth a listen. Cotopaxi is a killer track.

[@internetexplorer1057]

@@mattell3302 yeah I mean they are ok, but the first four are just way better imo. Their prime was during second and third album. Man I love Amputechture.

[@heladoscuro5074]

Meccamputecture is fucken raw emotion

[@cromax9855]

You have to do tetragrammaton

[@cuzthatshoweyroll]

Now THAT song is chaos.

[@simonsaid3913]

You know, there is nothing more satisfying than watching someone else react to a band you’ve been obsessed with since it’s creation. The way you describe your feelings after your first listen is like being able to discover again for the first time. Bravo.

[@YaHozna1]

Your reaction is exactly like mine hearing their songs the first time. Now other bands seem too simple in comparison.

[@HollowGolem]

I get called a snob because I tend to gravitate to prog/jazz/symphonic stuff, but after a while, anything else is just... boring.

[@Posit_Zero_Blue]

Fun fact: The lyrics "never heard a man speak like this man before..." were from a spiritual recorded on tapes found after the Jonestown massacre.

[@MichaelJohnsenOslo]

I remember watching the jonestown documentary and recalling that line, going «holy shit. Thats goliath».

[@danieljohnston8638]

"No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied. John 7:46. Which makes sense considering Jim Jones was a "preacher"

[@WitzyZed]

The layers of groove in this, absolutely mental

[@mattcalabro1795]

Glad you enjoyed it Jim. Not many people react to this band, and it's an aquired taste. There's plenty more of their music to react to. Tetragrammaton, metatron, or viscera eyes. Rumor has it they're getting back together to work on a project.

[@kayfimt7769]

Matt Calabro no rumour, it’s confirmed that we are getting a new album.

[@pasit1738]

This was the best news today!

[@EnriquePage91]

👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 the day has come 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@bentaylor8589]

The song that hooked me on Volta right away and is still my favorite

[@JTNugget]

Goliath is one of my favorite tracks of theirs and Bedlam is my favorite album outside of Frances The Mute. Pretty consistent quality throughout.

[@kashmir772]

More Mars Volta!!!

[@jacksonizzy1]

kashmir772 👍🏽

[@pasit1738]

Mars Volta is such a great band! A listened to them for about a week while painting our house in July. The drummer and the bass player form a rock solid ground for everything else and they are really worth to listen to closely.

[@MyGrassIsGreenest]

Such a sick song Those drums always kick my ass

[@voltgrant1569]

What's really interesting here is that Goliath is some kind of reprise from an Omar's song called Rapid Fire Tollboth only that Goliath is way faster and adds the last section.

[@jacksonkauflin8024]

I looked up Rapid Fire Tollbooth as soon as I read this comment. Yep. It's Goliath haha.

[@voltgrant1569]

@@jacksonkauflin8024 yup hahaha TMV used to recycle ideas, riffs and concepts for their music. For example: In Octaedron there's one drone note that sort of connects every song with each other. This very concept is used again for Infinity Drips, by Omar Rodríguez López.

[@txhdx8849]

The Mars Volta is always a wild ride! Thanks for the content Jim! One of these days you'll check out Puscifer!

[@thechayot]

I've been hoping for you to do more of The Mars Volta. They're my second favorite band right after Tool and I've been a fan of them since their debut but I was never a big fan of this album up until a few years ago and now I absolutely love it. And I agree with your description of their music. Get into more Mars Volta please. To me the best tracks of this album is Metatron and Ouroborous. And their debut De-loused in the Comatorium is still their best work straight through. As a tangent you should check out their old, now active again, band At the Drive-in. Can't recall that you did anything by them. Their album Relationship of Command is killer. Just pick any song. Also you should do more ISIS and Cult of Luna. And throw in some Neurosis as well, probably my third favourite band. Thanks for an awesome and genuine reaction!

[@Digitalknifeparty]

Goliath is apart of my The Mars Volta playlist that I run to. Other songs include, Cygnus, Tetragrammaton, Day of the Baphomets, Aberinkula, Metatron, Wax Simulcra, and Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt.

[@mattell3302]

You should totally listen to the complete version of "Cassandra Gemini". Don't think you'll be able to make a video on it though, since that particular Mars Volta song is about 32 minutes long! Mars Volta are one of those bands that get better the more you familiarise yourself with the music (like most prog really). Passages of music that initially seem like a tangled mess of noise, eventually become this complex pattern of interwoven motifs and recurring ideas. They're the most ambitious band I've listened to. Hope you do more mate.

[@jacksonizzy1]

Matt Ell Love this.

[@jacksonizzy1]

This is now the third time I can say “Jim made my day!” They are my all time favorite band. I’ve been annoying here for months requesting more reactions. I’m going to keep being annoying... because you have SO MUCH MORE TO HEAR! IM SO HAPPY TODAY, JIM! THANK YOU!!! 😉👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Deloused In the Comatorium‘ first two tracks is your next mission should you choose to accept them. Love you Jim!! 😂

[@LilboiCarl]

I am here for TMV. Thank you for not just stopping at one song AND doing Bedlam in Goliath (my favorite album) you earned this subscribe.

[@Sab_MJsMama]

Thanks for your reaction...makes me want to crank them up and be pulled into their universe again...its been too long. I hope you listen to more of these guys.

[@boyzngrillz]

Good job Mate 👏. Fan of the Mars Volta for years and seen live in Vancouver a few years back. Great reaction and I watch this video all the time. Cheers 🍻

[@maxmaidment96]

This has convinced me to listen to more. I'm in the same boat as you on this one, heard of them for years, yet only heard a song or two for some reason. Also I want to recommend Anekdoten again. You've listened to them before but they have so much more waiting for you.

[@radiantnoir]

Subscribed. More Volta! 🤘😎🤘 must watch live footage.

[@Jibjonny]

Its the best to hear someone who gets this band with an opened mind on their first reaction ..welcome to the family Jim!!!

[@SoaringTrumpet]

keep it up my brother, love your content!

[@RedPillMode]

Great one! Both track and reaction. And commentary too.

[@rubenr5544]

Hey Jim, what a coincidence! I just started listening to them again like crazy since like a year (even though my profile pic is from Amputechture haha) nice to see you react. Have a nice day!

[@hippyzilla]

Spectacular energy. Makes me want to listen to Closure in Moscow's Pink lemonade right away.

[@BarberMidnight]

by far my favourite band and always am happy to see anyone do a reaction. my request would be Miranda that ghost just isnt holy anymore, a very different mars volta song, a lot more melodic and calm but a absolute masterpiece

[@ashesofthegonzo]

Been to several of their shows back in the day, and their live shows were unlike anything else. Amazing!

[@jacksonizzy1]

ashesofthegonzo Agree 100% Saw them with System of a Down and it was one of the best days ever!

[@Sab_MJsMama]

You lucky ducky!!!!!😭😭😭😁

[@kilgoretrout9725]

One of my favorite songs by The Mars Volta!

[@frunkiss]

If thought this song was exhausting and exhilarating, listen to Tetragrammaton

[@MrPinogato]

I thought you are a little ñe

[@mattell3302]

"The kiosk in my temporal lobe is shaped like Rosalyn Carter!" I love that moment when the song comes back in after the first interlude. Gets my blood pumping every time.

[@zubrhero5270]

@@mattell3302 that whole album is great for it. Here guys, have a 5 minute psychedelic breakdown then outta nowhere..... I AM THE REASON FOR YOUR MISSING CHILD!!!!

[@emmanueljimenez1574]

@@mattell3302 That line is so stupid, I love it.

[@RustinChole]

That’s ALOT to take in as a third song. You gotta start with the first album. Wiki the concept behind it, it’s a tribute to a friend of theirs who committed suicide. It’s beautiful and an easy entry. (Subscribed btw).

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

your reaction is human, their songs take many listens to uptake all of the details!

[@Bongo_Fury]

I was just listening to this song yesterday and wondering if I should show it to my dad. I think I will.

[@spiral2012]

Nice, Jim! Try something off of Deloused next time. Arguably still their best album. Edit: just realized you did 'take the veil' a bit ago! In that case I amend my suggestion to 'L'Via L'Viaquez' off of their second LP Francis the Mute.

[@louisrepucci8407]

Cassandra Gemini, Wax Simulacra, Drunkship of Lanterns, Cicatriz ESP...More TMV Jim!

[@e.j.maynard4363]

Love that you’re diving into TMV, I can still remember, vividly, where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard Deloused and I haven’t been the same since. The only other band I can say the same thing for is the first time I heard the album Alone at Last by the band Lake Trout. I highly suggest you review Little Things in Different Places from that album. As someone who gravitates towards incredible drumming I think you’ll appreciate the recommendation.

[@jacksonizzy1]

E.J. Maynard I have the same affinity to Mars as you. I too can remember exactly where I was and what it felt like. That was a long week. In a great way. I couldn’t stop listening to it and still can’t. Because if what you wrote I’m going to check out Lake Trout. 😉

[@jacksonizzy1]

E.J. Maynard Uhhhhhhh... my head just exploded. I’m... in awe. I just listened for the first time... to the live version of that song from the Live with DJ Who. Fuck yeah! Jim... YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS. EJ is 1,000% right. Thank you so much EJ! I’m in after one listen. Gonna go spelunking. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

bedlam is such a hard cracking album. absolute brilliance but takes you a few hours to recover after a full spin.

[@dustinkoehle6676]

Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus! That is the Mars Volta track I am dying to see a reaction to. I’m certain it must be one of the most requested. Obvs you can’t do Cassandra Gemini since it’s 32 minutes ... but please vismund!

[@Jibjonny]

Their masterpiece as a whole album hands down my favorite tmv album!!

[@chevand8]

Good choice of song! If you're interested in a little extra insight into their process for developing their songs, I'd suggest you look for a track called "Rapid Fire Tollbooth", off of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's solo album Se Dice Bisonte, No Búfalo. It's the original iteration of the song-- drastically slower tempo, different lyrics, and much more of a jazz fusion instrumentation, but essentially the same melody. It's fascinating to compare the two songs back to back and hear how their work evolved from that version to this one.

[@Posit_Zero_Blue]

Interestingly "Se Dice..." is a bit of a call and response album in relation to the film El Bufalo de la noche which Omar did the soundtrack. Also we see Omar's sense of humor, as the film is called the "buffalo of the night", Omar corrects the title with his own album title: "they're called bison, not buffalo" lol.

[@DevRed1991]

Goliath is the song I play for people new to The Mars Volta. Goliath is like beginners mars volta because the average listener can still process it....."oooh it kinda sounds like Rage oh cool"

[@garciaff3828]

Love The Mars Volta. This one reminds me a lot of 21st century schizoid man by King Crimson

[@HollowGolem]

These guys are basically Crimson + hardcore + Latin jazz. It's glorious.

[@reneperez3441]

It’s obvious...not at all in a wrong way

[@deesnutz42069]

tell me you've only heard shit from the first king crimson album without telling me. with the exception of Cedric's vocals, this sounds like something right off of larks' tongues in aspic or red.

[@Noobism]

Roulette Dares!!!! Do it Jim!

[@someguyontheinternet2714]

The Mars Volta - Vicarious Atonement

[@frateroiram_5706]

the dark stuff

[@mrkitewine7700]

I do love a bit of Mars Volta, thanks for doing this one. Have you done Rush - La Villa Strangiato From the Hemispheres album? It’s an astounding instrumental.

[@kool_thing]

I second this. Amazing piece of music.

[@RustinChole]

Shit I forgot how crazy this album is. Seriously.

[@Gogogustl]

I never clicked on a video so fast

[@voidwraithprime8521]

Next: Listen to the first 2 tracks on De-Loused in the Comatorium (the 1st track is a short intro into the 2nd). Then, listen to "Cassandra Gemini" parts 1 and 2 off of the album Frances the Mute.

[@jacksonizzy1]

Voidwraith Prime I said the same! LOL

[@jacksonizzy1]

paula Agree... if you tackle the giants, you go all the way. I wish someone would cover all of Deloused or Frances from start to finish. That would be epic and yes I’d probably watch their reaction multiple times. LOL

[@williamscandiavallejos9376]

finally mars volta

[@smjames4808]

The Mars Volta - Viscera Eyes

[@mrkitewine7700]

Hi Jim, If you fancy more TMV then I second the calls for Cassandra Geminni from the Frances The Mute album. It is 32 minutes long and was broken up into several tracks for contractual purposes. If 32 minutes is too much, try to do the first 14-15 minutes. The Frances The Mute album had chaotic moments but also parts where you could catch your breath.

[@itsbaconforlunch]

Please listen to “None of them knew they were robots” by Mr. Bungle

[@jasonhawken871]

I like how quickly he pics up on the music. This album was my first introduction to TMZ and it just sounded like noise at first but Jim's right there with them off the bat. I'm obsessed now but originally yeah, I couldn't even follow it.

[@saunderscc757]

Need to check out Rapid Fire Tollbooth. I believe it was the predecessor to this song.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

I couldn't agree more

[@mickthomas2285]

If you fancy a chuckle check out an Australian band called "Twelve Foot Ninja". The humour is a bit dark (which is the Aussie way) but I think you will enjoy their music. Try the song "Sick" or "Ain't that a bitch, the uncut version" you won't be disappointed lol

[@sillysillyputty8723]

A mars volta fan told me this was their fav song. I was intrigued because i hardly listened to Bedlam. I love them for turning me onto this album..

[@cygnusactual1618]

There is The Mars Volta and then there’s just everyone else.

[@aotea6983]

they are by far the best live act I've seen (before the last two albums when they stripped down a bit). actually stopped seeing other bands for a bit because what was the point as they wouldn't be close to as good as a TMV show. sheer genius live and as you say, trying to explain it is like 'dancing about architecture.' pointless

[@Posit_Zero_Blue]

Can confirm. Saw them in a club when they were first touring De-loused. Show was one of the most intense I've been to...the energy was palpable in the whole venue.

[@RedPillMode]

Saw them live twice, and it was a huge experience.

[@alvinduran5540]

the mars volta is one of my favorite bands, but cedric comes up short live. id rather see tool or muse live instead. but god damn, tmv is up their based on their sheer energy.

[@crlawrence6359]

Nice! A genuine reaction. Have you heard Disturbed, The Sound of Silence? I'd like to see your reaction on that. There are two major videos, live on Conan, and Studio / video

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

Nice but please more Mars Volta 😁

[@dianajemison105]

Hi Jim! I know how much you like Tool so I thought I would make a suggestion. A Perfect Circle is one of Maynard James Keenan's (MJK) other bands. I think you will like them and I would love to see you react to them. Puscifer is his other band. It would be great to get a react video on them, also. K? Thanks! 👍

[@ChaseVonnegut]

Check out "Palms - Mission Sunset". Palms is a group with Chino from Deftones on vocals (I think guitar too) and the former members of ISIS. A really chilled out but progressive adventure.

[@matthewbrock899]

... and Shortwave Radio

[@ChaseVonnegut]

@@matthewbrock899 I actually like Shortwave Radio more I think.

[@jacksonizzy1]

Anything Chino does is excellent. Of course Deftones, but love Team Sleep, “Crosses”, and Palms also. All excellent work.

[@thomblack736]

More Volta!

[@michasenderski6543]

I think you should try listen Airbag and the track called Redemption

[@kayfimt7769]

Jim, are you an old King Crimson head? If not, KC are in some ways the genetic antecedent of Mars Volta - would like you to listen to Larks Tongue In Aspic Parts 1, 2, and 4.

[@HollowGolem]

Yeah, and this is one of the songs where the Crimson influence really shines through.

[@biglywordsmith4048]

There's a video of them performing this on the David Letterman show floating around these here youtube lands. Letterman looked , err, very bemused!

[@makjak111]

Please react to The Ocean: Rhyacian. I dont think I've seen you review any of their music. Edit you actually did but it would be cool to see more on your channel

[@coreyhughes1456]

YESS

[@louisrepucci8407]

Please, sir; can we have some more?

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensenn]

2 minutes into the video and just loving how you don't pause the song every 15 seconds to say something. THIS is a reaction.

[@JimNewstead]

NEVER pause a song. It’s just rude!!!

[@Bellathor]

Randomly came upon this channel a few weeks ago, plenty of great music here. Check out "Symphony X - The Odyssey" - it's a long song but an absolutely fantastic one. From Arjen A. Lucassen -> "Star One - Earth that Was", "Ayreon - Dawn of a Million souls", "Ayreon - The Fifth Extinction"

[@marceldouwstra5847]

Imagine these guys playing a 3 hour set.. no opening act.. it was quite a journey.

[@themadcow71]

All time greats. But Jim! Listen to their mellower stuff and you will really understand how talented they are. The Widow was the only song I think I've heard on the radio. Check it out. It won't exhaust you.

[@lineatus]

@Jim Newstead After this I suggest Rishloo - Feathergun in the garden of the sun

[@eatingtrees9077]

I'm fairly certain Thomas Pridgen can't actually get exhausted. That dude is a machine.

[@saulcaldwell]

Nice one. De-Loused remains their best album, IMO, but in the interests of prog, you should go for Cassandra Gemini, all parts. That would be an absolutely epic video.

[@sportosellout]

ah i love cassandra gemini :), and i agree with de-loused being the best album:) cheers

[@emmanueljimenez1574]

If he makes a video listening to Cassandra Gemini, it's better to get the 32 min version of the song (but keep the video shorter than the song's length)

[@Bubbertan]

Thomas Pridgen is relentless on drums. Dude is a beast.

[@petew9822]

How about Quarantine by At the drive in? The studio version and the live versions are equally good.

[@ryanmcgill5048]

More TMV please.

[@lesdehart7856]

I like the majority of the ground you cover. Would absolutely love to see more Mastodon. Roots Remain, Sultan's Curse, Ember City, The Motherload, Tread Lightly, The Czar, Oblivion, Ghost of Karelia, Toe to Toes, Asleep in the Deep. Could go on....just cover them all lol.... especially those...those first. Love your genuine love for the good stuff. Reminds me not everyone sucks.

[@terricolaspodcast3594]

How do you do this without getting your video removed from KZbin? I’d love to do something like this for my own channel! 😊

[@sancactusman3096]

That song is a mix of chaos and zen lol

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

Tetragrammaton

[@louisrepucci8407]

Wax Simulacra. Please and thanks. =)

[@mejsjalv]

And at 2:05 Mr. Newstead is experiencing an eargasm

[@JimNewstead]

Caught me!

[@joesawyer4150]

Listen to 'the cosmic calendar' by buckethead. The best instrumental piece of music I have ever heard, I would like to get your opinion on it.

[@DimitriyPavlovskiy]

Try "Majesty of Revival - Disposable Clown"!

[@alvinduran5540]

please do cassandra gemini!!! i watch a bunch of reaction channels but youre the only one i wanna see do that masterpiece. your life will never be the same

[@JimNewstead]

Thanks Alvin, I'm sure to get round to this, you are not alone in requesting!!!

[@MrSnuffian]

Now give Tetragrammaton or Eriatarka a listen

[@quadparents]

King's X - Faith Hope Love (the song itself from same named album)

[@erivera609]

They are only better on vinyl. What Is your audio source?