Polyphia - Ego Death feat. Steve Vai (React/Review)

[@andreasnordin9023]

Heard this song 50-60 times now and it still inspires.

[@bigyoppa3403]

Swear on the guitar gods I’ve done the same, possibly more lol😅😅

[@rots3123]

honestly i've been watching almost all reaction videos of this song and also listening a bunch of times a day for my medication xD

[@spongmoid842]

@@rots3123 same ahahh

[@jenniferliu5515]

Same

[@drossano9794]

Same, gone through maybe 20 reactions or so and I still get tingles/ such good vibes 😂

[@prs149]

The bassist shines Every Song

[@thinkingoutloud3757]

Bassist has a spotlight in the song G.O.A.T. - he's good solo, they should give him more.

[@TomXander]

A 6 minute song that feels like its just 2 :D Still gives me shivers listening to Steve in the video even after listening to it more than a 100 times.

[@saky29]

5:53 that is the pure J-rock/Trap beat segment of the song. It takes me back to animes like Claymore and other classics. I get fucking goosebumps whenever I hear this song. A timeless classic from this era and will continue to be from now on, believe me. The Brasstracks section at the end with the trumpet is majestuous. I have cried some times while being emotional and listening to this song. Such a powerful masterpiece!

[@Jon_ART_han]

Thanks for your reaction. I never heard them before...im so happy that i found these band. Greetings from Germany

[@MatandChelsReact]

Our pleasure!

[@sus_beatz8559]

3:20 I’ve probably listened to this song over 100 times and I’ve never noticed those sounds before! 😂😂

[@muninntog142]

The clays really do need to get some more love. I agree. My favorite bass groove is in The Worst. Probably my second favorite song from them

[@improvingguitarist1595]

mine would be od

[@xlixer7641]

Ever heard clays bass solo in antecedent by the omnific?

[@alessandrogambino420]

Why doesn't the bassist get a spotlight? Funny. Internet has made it so that Tim is the front man of the band unwillingly. Everyone has the spotlight on HIM, despite the FACT that ALL 4 OF THEM are masters of their own way of playing. This video is waaaaaay deeper than what you all see. That's why there is a THRONE. Tim sits on it first, the Scottie and finally Vai. This only because it is the death of an EGO. Whose? Tim's because of other people. He didn't want to be the front man... So he gives his place to Scottie...who then must give it to the OG Vai. The things they actually play and the notes they decide to use ALSO have a similar meaning and the location itself as well. That is why this whole thing is PERFECT. They, all or them hand picked EVERYTHING. Froms the notes, the poses, the location, the wardrobe, their guitars and bass, the beat drop, and the cherry on top...the trumpet player. No, it cannot go anywhere else. IT MUST BE THE FINAL PHRASE. It leaves you wanting more, correct? BINGO. This video/song should win everything this year. It might not because, well, Emmys...need I say more but they DESERVE IT.

[@jaysmith5035]

Have to think a bass feature is coming, it was really hitting in this song, yet this was a shot fired around the music world for guitarists.

[@Breaper292]

Well tbh, the drummer might as well be the most insane of them all and rarely gets the spotlight, he did in G.O.A.T. and it felt like he carried that entire track :D

[@epicbrumoment8810]

I get to see this goofy group of guys in October I’m excited to hear there music live

[@Eyeyamgod]

They usually have the bassist and drummer doing their thing like in the video for GOAT. But this was all about guitars because a literal guitar god is in it lol. Rythm had to sit back on this one too pay respects to guitar master race

[@EnkiSvohden]

You must've missed the video. They featured Glay G. all throughout the video! He is a supporting role in this song, so he didn't get "solo time." However, that wasn't the point of this song, and he does get shining moments in plenty of other tracks, including GOAT, 40oz, Nightmare, LIT, Saucy, and ABC.

[@alessandrogambino420]

That AAAGH @ 4:28 is EXCATLY how most true musicians feel hearing this whole song. IF WE WERE TRULY HONEST. 👉👈

[@aarinnnn]

Dude her face 😆

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

I agree, bassists always get the shaft, but I totally digged the bass lines.

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

You know what I’ve noticed is missing from your catalog of reviews, is some between the buried and me. Genuinely surprised y’all haven’t touched on them

[@tanyaseal237]

Literally have no words. WTF. Epic!!!!! Love you two. Matt your my son's twin. Language of the birds has been translated.

[@charlesjones9860]

That instrument/sound you were asking about is called a Cuica, or Monkey Drum. Very popular for Latin percussion (especially bossa nova, like Polyphia is using in this song)

[@ThaBeatConductor]

I was really curious where they got the idea to add that random sound in there, had no idea there was an actual instrument that sounds like that. Thanks for the info. Edit: Unless that is a heavily processed sample of a Cuica, I'm not sure if that is a Cuica in the song here. Do you have an example of a Cuica making that sound?

[@charlesjones9860]

@@ThaBeatConductor No worries! If you need it more in context, just type "Cuica" in on KZbin and watch videos of performers. The Cuica is a very versatile instrument with several unique tone profiles. You'll hear many uses of it, in many different contexts.

[@ThaBeatConductor]

@@charlesjones9860 that's what I did. Only heard it squeak.

[@highandtight5544]

Hell yeah clay did a sick solo in abc too with Scottie but I agree, he needs more screen time in music videos. He is the voice when they play live though, he's funny as fuck!

[@jamesbell8861]

This was a really special sound. Stevie Vai is one of my all time favorite players, but i have to admit that this kinda sets the stage for Polyphia to do a series of collaborations. Like, can we imagine Polyphia teaming up with the GRAND WIZARD Jeff Beck ??? I hope somebody in either camp is thinking the same thing. I think Mr. Beck could offer the 'LEVEL UP' key to Scotty and Tim, should they choose to listen. Carlos Santana SLASH Pat Metheny ... Who would you think would make a wicked collab ???? They could do it like an honors album ... a respect to all the best of the best guitar players ever ???

[@cyrillique82]

This is a new part of the guitar Story !! everything change now.... for the futur new guitarist...

[@flixandclips]

"I really like those sounds"

[@tomasznowak9648]

After first minute Dude thinks: "OMG I need to practice more" ..and Girl thinks "hmm....maybe I can better..." XDXDXD

[@davidfulwiler4713]

React to their song GOAT, the bassist gets some love, he is amazing.

[@andreasnordin9023]

Nice song. Thanks.

[@andreasnordin9023]

Nice trim by Mat

[@the_mayorofabuja4709]

Hey. I don't know if you've heard this song but the bassist gets a solo in G.O.A.T...... Y'all should react to it. It's Really nice

[@ShayCGoat]

Agreed on the bass solo! Awesome display though

[@mpkelley20]

As a father to a 15 year old son who is playing bass more than guitar these days, I have to agree. They need to give him some more spotlight. One of their older songs, Crush, features him a lot in the beginning before the guitars kick in. He’s a great bass player and plays his part perfectly but hopefully we will see him highlighted more.

[@doinkson]

Yeah Clay is awesome. Some of my fav riffs of his are in Saucy, honestly that track is just him owning it all the way through.

[@l.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.l]

I love the bass playing on their song OD, even though it's just following the guitars.

[@c.odubhlaoich2948]

Well, in this song, I guess it is meant to be about the guitar considering who's featured though

[@OriginalPuro]

"I really like those sounds." - Woman. We all do.

[@rafaelmouramagalhaes750]

style progressive /instrumental rock

[@Beingthankful]

That was a fucking amazing reaction ! Please react to the whole album , it’s coming out on 29/10

[@bigyoppa3403]

10/29* ain’t no 29th month cdfu

[@Beingthankful]

@@bigyoppa3403 haha i was high af last nigh , i obviously meant 28/10

[@nswanson27]

Vai is a legend

[@alonewolfalonewolf5066]

yes When your teacher is Joe Satriani, his student must be Steve Vai 😀😘❤️👏👏🙏

[@markcooper8561]

I've watched the original video maybe 50 - 60 times now, and add to that all the 'reaction' videos I've come across. You two have shown the most un-emotional response to Ego-Death that I have seen so far. Just watch a few random other peoples reactions, ypu'll know what I mean. I've seen genuine tears, desk banging, body rocking (not just head nodding). OK, I accept that this was your reaction to this, but everyone I've ever played it to for the first time has been either completely immersed and blown away, or had a 'not my sort of thing' reaction. Interesting to see an alternative 'lack of reaction' reaction vid.

[@chancecherry6055]

this was a guitar porn song. Clay gets love in the other tracks

[@M.S8166]

Please react to the BAND-MAID's new song "Influencer"

[@gabrielp9646]

This woman ALWAYS looks AWAY from the screen during 90% of the "reaction" videos... And the bassist had the spotlight during the entire third of the song.. PAY SOME ATTENTION, DUDE -.-

[@christopherdavies6659]

Good funky music to chill out to guys Good video thank you for this recation from number one team ever sister chels and bro mat 666

[@hephaisarttex]

😊❤

[@markd.9422]

I always get eargasms when i hear Polyphia

[@MatandChelsReact]

So do we!

[@chrisyoung3565]

Poor reaction video, you guys need to offer nore reaction and insight during transitions and recognize the difficulty of their playstyle. It didn't feel like you enjoy the type of music. You just said you liked it. As a semi musician this is one of the most progressive and exciting things I've heard in years. You guys didn't show any of that excitement

[@christopherdavies6659]

Number one team for reactions my sister chels and bro mat 666

[@christopherdavies6659]

Stay strong and safe keep the faith can't wait until the next one always guys awesome 666

[@christopherdavies6659]

Hi guys let's do this 666