MEANINGFUL MESSAGE! First Time Reaction To PEARL JAM - "EVEN FLOW"

[@ctguitarguy8510]

The whole "grunge" and broader alternative rock scene of the early to mid 90s was really magical. The last great organic musical scene before the internet.

[@AmarissNevae]

I like that description: organic. ✨️🎼✨️

[@ctguitarguy8510]

@AmarissNevae These musical scenes could form organically because we weren't so interconnected and decentralized in our media, cultural consumption, and communications. The early internet started to catch on as the 90s progressed and when faster broadband internet came around the turn of the millennium. As a child during this time and a young teen in the late 90s, I can tell ya, there was just something in the air. It was different. Once the smartphone happened, this type of organic musical scene went away. You see this with gen z folks who share, in record numbers, videos of concerts and social gatherings where we had technology, but it was pre smartphone and people just had a good time, and more normally socialized. Gen z marvels and yearns for this because it's something humanity now misses a lot.

[@AmarissNevae]

Interesting perspective. Thanks ✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

​​@@ctguitarguy8510And spot-on, imo! 👍🏻 I saw Neil Young at the outdoor Garden State (N.J.) Arts Center (I refuse to call it by its current corporate sponsor name) in summer, 1992 with Blind Melon & Soundgarden opening. Talk about organic! I was 26, they all sounded amazing & life was beautiful... that night, anyway 🌌

[@shannonherb2048]

I just love your reactions teach.great song.❤

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks, Professor. 🍎👨‍🏫👩‍🏫✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

The vibe? Totally Amariss- original, fun, full of soul & humanity, creative & beautiful. Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AmarissNevae]

Ahhh, thanks. You're far too kind. ✨️🥀✨️ You're welcome. ✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

​​​@@AmarissNevae☺️ Partial wish-list for 2025: At least 100 uploads from Amariss & a Community Page🔮Oh, do you have a Patreon account?

[@AmarissNevae]

We always can't get what we want, Louis. 😉✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

​@@AmarissNevaeOh trust me, dear lass, at 59 I know this all too well! But I'll always be a dreamer...💖🌈☺️

[@louismarzullo1190]

​@@AmarissNevaeHappy 2025 to you & yours, Amariss! 🎆🥳🎇 Hope you get everything you desire because I'm sure it's all good! 💖🕊️🙏🏻

[@joaofigueiredo823]

Pearl Jam still rocking and filling stadiums 35 years on. One of the best bands ever.

[@AmarissNevae]

Wow, impressive. ✨️

[@SIXX2772]

WOW!!!... Absolutely love the fact you told us Jeff's bass had a Warmoth body/neck.

[@AmarissNevae]

I'm happy to hear. Thanks ✨️🎸

[@DonTrump-sv1si]

The 90s was our mini 60's. The music meant something

[@AmarissNevae]

What a time to be alive. ✨️🌌

[@-Heavy-]

Good song choice and great reaction! I like your little blackboard that you always prepare, I like when you really feel the music, I like your outfits and I generally like your style. You are definitely the prettiest and hottest of all the reaction presenters!🤘😘

[@AmarissNevae]

Thank you for the sweet 🍬 compliments. You are so kind. I appreciate them. 🥀✨️🤍✨️🥀

[@barbarino2000]

I really think you’d like Audioslave’s video for “Cochise”. It’s invigorating. And an awesome supergroup mix of two legendary 90s bands.

[@AmarissNevae]

Nice. I appreciate it. Thanks ✨️✨️

[@Masssol]

Very cool reaction to one of the best bands of the 1990s. The album Ten is one of the first cds I purchased as a young kid. This album has all good no fillers, and you have to play all the way through on a car trip.

[@AmarissNevae]

I just played "Even Flow" on my way back from a trip. How ironic you mention that. Thanks ✨️

[@Masssol]

@AmarissNevae That is awesome, the whole Ten Album is timeless and iconic, there is no song I skip when I listen to. I also really enjoy VS, their second album.

[@jamesdalton8539]

listening to that in my jeep cruising the beaches with my surf board in San Diego before moving to Switzerland...hell ya

[@AmarissNevae]

Dang. How fun! 🌊✨️

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

Great live band/ performers saw them a year later at LOLAPALOOZA, then a couple years later on "VS" tour, sold-out 3 nights in about 6 hours

[@AmarissNevae]

I can see why they'd sell out that quickly. I can't wait to see one of my first rock shows. Hopefully soon. ✨️

[@diphsehdoodahl1325]

Love that blouse btw. You are going to love your journey down the Pearl Jam/MTV unplugged rabbit hole.

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks. Yes, some have mentioned unplugged. I'll keep that in mind. ✨️

[@matthewgoodA1206]

I can still recall that amazing era. The way that alt rock and “grunge” exploded and took off, it was almost out of control. (The bands labeled grunge never called themselves that.) I went to a store and it had huge bins of flannel shirts. Now I can see they were jumping on the trend to rake in profits. But I still bought some and wore them to school, hoping to be a part of it all. Many years later, I concluded lead singer Eddie Vedder is a very good guy. He’s an artist with really decent values. I base that on interviews and quotes and different stories. And PJ is actually still going today, incredibly. They’re unfortunately the last band standing, but all that awesome music is still very much alive. P.S. I feel I should mention homelessness and drug use is a big problem where I live. And it wasn’t a factor when I first moved here almost 2 decades ago. But little by little, I saw more and more signs of it. Seems that it slowly but surely creeped into the area. And I understand it’s gotten bad in many places. People obviously need to find other ways to cope with hardships than using. But dealers and such types shouldn’t be preying on vulnerable people on the streets.

[@AmarissNevae]

I see. That would be strange if they referred to themselves as grunge. I would have bought flannel, too. I love how they dressed in oversized layers, as well. It appears that Eddie Vedder is "straight edge," and perhaps that's why they are the last band standing of that type? I'm not sure. I did watch one short of him where he won a Grammy, and he stated that it meant nothing to him. I like that about him. He doesn't seem materialistic or doesn't allow a Grammy to define him or his band. How admirable. As for the homelessness, I understand what you mean. I wish they would come up with better programs to help them. Maybe get them to pick up large quantities of trash in exchange for help. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️🤍

[@matthewgoodA1206]

I didn’t know Eddie might be straight-edge. I’m struck by that because I’m straight-edge myself. If true I’m glad he lives that way.🫶

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

I saw them in May of 92, right after my discharge from the military and I went to spend a week on Campus and dorm rooms of all my friends who went to college, and WE WENT TO THIS CONCERT, stood in line for hours, small, Well KNOWN music venue in New Orleans, TIPITINA'S

[@AmarissNevae]

Wow, standing in line for hours 😳. You've seen some fun shows, it seems. Fond memories. ✨️✨️

[@sumonjamal1653]

Pearl Jam were formed in Seattle, Washington and their debut album 'Ten' in 1991 became one of the most successful albums of all time, selling a staggering 13 million copies in the US, and millions more worldwide... After the breakout success of Nirvana in 1991 and their album 'Nevermind' (Nirvana was part of the Seattle scene as well) ...the focus fell on Pearl Jam in 1992 and their album rose up the US charts to #2 and the music video for the single 'Jeremy' became a huge MTV hit, despite its dark depiction and subject matter. Drummer Dave Krusen was fired after recording 'Ten' and Dave Abbruzzese (drums) did the tour and was featured in the music video. Pearl Jam became tagged as part of the 90's grunge rock scene w/ bands like Alice in Chains ... Candlebox ... Soundgarden... as well as bands outside of Seattle - Stone Temple Pilots... Smashing Pumpkins ... Soul Asylum... etc. However, Pearl Jam were not comfortable w/ the massive success of 'Ten' and the media attention they got... Going into their 2nd album 'Vs.' (versus) in 1993, they refused to make a music video and only promoted their songs on radio or on tour... They declined to perform in '93 live on MTV w/ Nirvana... Still, 'Vs.' debuted at #1 and sold 7 million copies w/ the singles - 'Rear view mirror' ... 'Animal' ... 'Daughter'... Pearl Jam dominated the 90's, despite stepping away from MTV and from their grunge rock roots... releasing several platinum selling records like - 'Vitalogy' (1994)... 'No Code' (1996)... 'Yield' (1998)... Pearl Jam continued to record and tour in the 2000's and beyond... Their latest album 'Dark Matter' was released in 2024... The line-up is mostly the same: Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar), Stone Gossard & Mike McCready (guitars) and Jeff Ament (bass)... Matt Cameron (drums) joined in 1998 from the band Soundgarden and has been w/ them since.

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks. It's neat that they almost have had a consistent lineup throughout the years. ✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

Thank you for clearing up the "Dave" confusion because I knew that was my paisano Abbruzzese in the video! 🇮🇹😁

[@DonavanDell]

Love your style of reactions and going the extra mile to do research on the instruments and origin of the song. Keep up the good work!

[@AmarissNevae]

Each musician loves their instrument(s). Thanks. 🎸✨️

[@russellreyes184]

Great reaction, Amariss. Thank you for sharing your research on Pearl Jam good info. I like your style. My subscription added.

[@AmarissNevae]

You're welcome, and thanks. ✨️

[@Maidenc90]

Jamming out to some Pearl Jam! 🤘These guys have their ballad hits, but can also go fast and heavy.🤘

[@AmarissNevae]

I definitely must hear more. ✨️

[@rg8249]

Love your format and reactions! A lot of great bands from this time, you're going down a rabbit hole!

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks. 🐇✨️

[@williamdavis1998]

The butterfly effect you put on the video at 2:59 was a cool touch

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks 🦋✨️🦋✨️🦋

[@JeffCarlson-p2n]

Saw pearl jam in 94 I think right after the second album release

[@AmarissNevae]

I bet it was fun. ✨️

[@JeffCarlson-p2n]

@AmarissNevae excellent I still remember it after 30 yrs. I forget all the shows and bands I saw at times🤣

[@sanjuro66]

It was a breath of fresh air when the Seattle Grunge scene exploded into the mainstream. I really think you'll enjoy the groups from this era. Sidenote-Pearl Jam is still touring. I saw a recent live version of this song, and their performance was spectacular!

[@AmarissNevae]

What a time to be alive. I will look up some recent live performances of this song. ✨️🌌✨️

[@ronsuper100]

Eddie wanted Joshua to turn off the overhead lights become Eddie loved climbing up in the rafters (like a monkey) at most of their concerts. He didn't want to be blinded and burn his hands.

[@AmarissNevae]

That's understandable. That wouldn't end pretty. ✨️✨️✨️

[@innocentbystander1853]

~ “I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said No. I’m dead.” ~

[@AmarissNevae]

That's so heartbreaking. 💔

[@innocentbystander1853]

Here are a few suggestions of some songs for you to check out and react to.. Ethel Cain - “Thoroughfare” “Gibson Girl” “Two-Headed Mother” “Strangers” “Inbred” “Unpunishable”

[@mikehamme514]

Thanks!

[@AmarissNevae]

How sweet. Thank you 🤍✨️

[@jackrussell3951]

Honestly I never read the lyrics and I love Pearl Jam, but always thought they were "EEEEEEEEE YEAAAAAAAA HAMMANAMMAGAMMA WAMMA PILLOW MADE OF CONCRETE! GAYEEAH."

[@AmarissNevae]

Right? I was a little confused with some parts. He speaks so fast. ✨️😳

[@jackrussell3951]

@@AmarissNevae He kind of sacrifices articulation for style, but that's fine because I love his style. It just means you have to read along if you want to know what he's saying.

[@AmarissNevae]

Some parts are easy to understand in segments. He's just that good that you don't need to understand. ✨️✨️✨️

[@alleyeditor]

I saw them in 92' also at The Hollywood Palladium and at The Whiskey on the Sunset Strip in 93' after that they got too big and played stadium shows. Just glad I got to see them in small venues where Eddie could still stage dive. They are touring now. Go if you can.

[@AmarissNevae]

Thanks. I'd love to see them. Maybe 2025 will be the year I can see my first rock/metal show. ✨️✨️

[@n.i.k1977]

🖤

[@AmarissNevae]

🤍✨️

[@mojobag01]

I saw them in New Zealand in early '98. So much better live than on their patchy studio albums.

[@AmarissNevae]

That takes true talent! ✨️

[@Stacy55ish]

Power rock.

[@AmarissNevae]

There's so many genres of rock. I hope I learn them all. ✨️

[@crescent4996]

🎶🎵🎶🥰♥

[@AmarissNevae]

🤍✌️🎼

[@robertbunker817]

I was once homeless at the age of 12 and it was exhilarating. Then I became homeless in my late 40s and early fifties and it became degrading

[@AmarissNevae]

I can see how it would be exhilarating, in a sense, at 12. I do hope that you are in a happier place in your life now. 🌌✨️

[@robertbunker817]

@AmarissNevae Thank you. Better today things are, yes

[@robertbunker817]

@@AmarissNevae when I was homeless at the age of 12, it was for a brief couple months while my dad was in rehab and I was on my own

[@robertbunker817]

@@AmarissNevae I was in Tucson Arizona in the middle of summer so I was not freezing thank God

[@AmarissNevae]

Wow, I'm happy that you are safe and in a better place. It makes you appreciate the little things. Thankfully, it was in Arizona, if anything. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@wejustplayroblox_duhh8889]

Hello beautiful its Anthony hope ur well.? Hope u and your family all had a lovely Christmas?we all did another great reaction as always my birthday tomorrow should be good hope u and your family all have a wonderful new year eve and i hope 2025 is a great year. For u all looking forward to seeing more reactions from u take care beautiful stay safe speak soon Anthony gibbs from south West London England ❤

[@AmarissNevae]

Happy early birthday, Anthony. I hope it is a lovely one 🎁🎂. I was on a tiny getaway, but I've returned now. Yes, it was good. I adopted another dog while out of state! I will be getting to more reactions 🎼. Take care, as well. ✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@wejustplayroblox_duhh8889]

@AmarissNevae that's lovely we have a dog too her name is biscuit she's a cock a poo and we have a rabbit called oreo glad u had a lovely Xmas break and great adopting another dog and thank u so very much for my birthday wishes really appreciate it really appreciate u too and ur reactions and for being a lovely person never change good night beautiful sweet dreams speak soon Anthony gibbs from south West London England 🇬🇧

[@wejustplayroblox_duhh8889]

@AmarissNevae happy new year beautiful hope u and you're family, all have a good and safe one Anthony gibbs from south West London England 🇬🇧

[@AmarissNevae]

Happy New Year to you and your family (pets included)! ✨️✨️🤍

[@wejustplayroblox_duhh8889]

@AmarissNevae thank u beautiful looking forward to seeing more reactions from u have a great evening take care lovely stay safe speak soon Anthony gibbs from south West London England 🇬🇧

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

This song and "ALIVE" were both live recordings on their Debut Album "TEN"

[@AmarissNevae]

Wow, I didn't know that. Impressive!! ✨️

[@NZLatic]

I heard an interview with Mike McCready where he explained that the main hook for this song was a sped up version of “Voodoo Child” by one of his guitar heroes, Jimi Hendrix. Even the guitar solo is Hendrixesque. This is Peral Jam’s best sing in my humble opinion. So much groove

[@AmarissNevae]

I love that he was inspired by his guitar hero. I'll have to hear it sometime. ✨️✨️

[@RGMyers24]

Every song of this band has a lot of meaning, they have a great interest in the problems of society. You will love them as much as I do. My humble suggestions: Alive, Animal, Do the evolution, Jeremy, Black, WMA, Blood, Indifference, Yellow Ledbetter. Their first two albums are real gems. Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

[@AmarissNevae]

Thank you for the recommendations. Merry Christmas and happiest of a New Year to you! ✨️✨️🌌✨️✨️

[@Ontariosound]

Mike McCready from PJ and Layne Staley from AIC teamed up for an album. Mad Season “Above”. Much more interesting than anything PJ ever did.

[@AmarissNevae]

I'll have to check them out. Thanks. I didn't know. ✨️🎼✨️

[@seymourclarity8702]

Editing and EMPATHY for days bro, you love to see it... Sup from New Zealand 🇳🇿🥝🙃, Happy New Year, I don't know any of you but I love you all 💛🌏💛

[@AmarissNevae]

I actually toned it down on the editing a lot. Thanks. Happy New Year! ✨️🌌✨️

[@SteveCoronado2]

Hey Amariss great to see you again!! I wasn’t much of a fan of their music but it was good when it came out!! Glad you chose a live version because I wouldn’t have known he sounds exactly the same as the recording!!🤘🏻💥🔥🙏🏻💯

[@AmarissNevae]

I'm not sure if it's a live sound recording. Either way, it sounds amazing! Nice to "see" you, as well! ✨️✨️✨️

[@ericfisher1360]

Say I mentioned the Screaming Trees with the song Nearly Lost You. Just a reminder since like Queensryche and Pearl Jam they too are from Seattle.

[@AmarissNevae]

Thank you. ✨️

[@robertbunker817]

Homelessness is the ultimate degradation

[@AmarissNevae]

💔💔

[@timhankins7707]

Hey hey Amariss, nice to see you again. Great reaction to some pearl jam, one of the biggest bands of the grunge era for sure. Lots of hits to choose from this group. Black is a really deep song of theirs that you might like. Would you really jump into the crowd like that? I guess you have to be brave to be a power ranger though. 😊 I think it's great that you help animals so they don't have to be homeless. Good thoughts, good deeds. Looking at you I can't help but think of that 80's song 'lady in red.'💃 Ever heard it? Hope 2025 is a great year for you and I like, totally look forward to many more of these awesome reactions! ❤❤

[@AmarissNevae]

Hello Tim, Yes, I'd jump into the crowd. It would be a simple everyday task, after all, being that I am a secret agent. As for that song, I don't think I've heard it. Perhaps one day. Thanks, like, I will totally be sure to totally upload more. I hope that your new year is totally superb, like, so rad! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️🌌

[@Rotakka2]

you had one job... JOSH

[@AmarissNevae]

Exactly. ✨️✨️

[@louismarzullo1190]

🤣😂🤣 Knowing Eddie, he probably apologized to Josh after the show & took him to dinner!

[@jhamler1]

Technically, the chalkboard is correct (in terms of the album recording) but the drummer in the video version is actually Dave Abbruzzese.

[@AmarissNevae]

Yes, I would have caught that if I researched the video in depth. It still counts, though. Someone mentioned that Dave Krussen was fired after recording TEN, and Dave Abbruzzese stepped in. ✨️🥁 Sometimes, it's overwhelming with all the replacements. I get confused. Thanks ✨️✨️✨️

[@zaneba7056]

This young lady reminds me of Megan Fox

[@AmarissNevae]

Oh wow, maybe it's because we both have high-pitched voices. ✨️✨️✨️

[@MarcossGdon7-lu7pc]

You are the best !!! ... "Black" maybe ...

[@AmarissNevae]

I have it written down for a future Pearl Jam song. Thanks 🥀✨️

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

I can't remember, but you should see ALICE IN CHAINS/ LOVE, HATE, LOVE live at THE Moore

[@AmarissNevae]

Yes, this is the same venue. ✨️✨️

[@shawn.m.schmidt]

"Porch" at Pink Pop

[@AmarissNevae]

I've written it down. ✨️📜

[@shawn.m.schmidt]

@@AmarissNevae You wont be disapointed.

[@ginog1398]

Do more The Doors!!!!

[@ginog1398]

And fun fact! Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam lead singer, performed with The Doors remaining members like 15 years ago or some, he was pretty good but no one like Jim Morrison hehe

[@AmarissNevae]

That's so neat. I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me know!! 🚪🩷✨️🥀

[@arnoldcox9128]

Sad lyrics I know that over 700,000 Americans are homeless which is absolutely tragic.....but that drum beat is fire

[@AmarissNevae]

Yeah, I wish they'd help the American people change their lives. Perhaps cleaning up the trash that is so widespread would be a start in exchange for assistance. It's a win-win situation. Less trash and less homeless. Yes, it's an amazing song. ✨️✨️✨️

[@arnoldcox9128]

@AmarissNevae hopefully they can make their situation better, maybe build some homes

[@AmarissNevae]

Exactly. Tiny little homes and then spend the day contributing to doing some sort of jobs. ✨️✨️

[@babylonkid]

In my opinion Eddie is the best song writer. No, its not a contest and music is subjective. But Pearl Jam songs are fkn emotional rollercoasters. Only Eddie makes me feel 4 different emotions in a 5 minute song. Lyrically, Eddie is the goat. Also, he used to kill himself on stage pretty much every single night they performed. Fantastic band with a wonderful catalog. So, so, so many outstanding songs. Lastly, their "unreleased" songs, studio songs that did not make it on an album are better than most musicians official releases. Songs like Alone, Footsteps, Wash, and Dirty Frank to name a few.

[@AmarissNevae]

I really liked how he was so empathetic and spoke of something so real. I look forward to discovering the emotional rollercoaster of Pearl Jam. 🎢✨️

[@leewesley1961]

have you ever watched the alice in chains music video for the song man in the box

[@AmarissNevae]

I have not. ✨️

[@alleyeditor]

Btw I'm an ex-editor of network TV shows and your audio levels are a little off. Just trying to help!

[@AmarissNevae]

Yeah, I noticed. I'll try to get better with the audio, though. I appreciate it. ✨️✨️✨️

[@babylonkid]

If you're going to make a comment like that at least give some direction and advice on how to improve and make it better.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Amariss, great reaction! Please do more Pearl Jam! Check out the MTV Unplugged version of "Black" and "State of Love & Trust"!! You will love it!

[@AmarissNevae]

Wow, I was wondering where you went. I haven't heard from you since INXS. Thank you for these recommendations! ✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@michaelbriefs9764]

@, cheers, dear! Yes, I got distracted by the election season activity (which ended very badly for me and everyone, even if they don’t yet realize it). But I’m so glad you are checking out Pearl Jam! I can see that you are a sensitive soul, so prepare yourself to become emotionally engaged in PJs music. Eddie Vedder sings from a very deep and authentic place in his soul. Be sure to also check out “Jeremy” and “Alive”. Kisses! ♥️

[@AmarissNevae]

Ahhh. I do love his empathy in this song. He's kind-hearted to do so. Thank you so much. ✨️🤍✨️

[@michaelbriefs9764]

@ ugh, just wait until you see him sing “Black” unplugged. He “left it all on the field”, to borrow a sports metaphor. You can’t help but feel his pain…but it’s beautiful at the same time. It is a good thing when a brother testifies to his pain. We’ve all gotta do that to really live our truth and begin to heal.

[@AmarissNevae]

Ahhh, how sad. Thank you. I'll make sure that it's the unplugged version. ✨️✨️