Megadeth - Tornado of Souls (Pianist continues his exploration of heavy metal.

[@Greatmeasures]

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[@Dufhuebktdb]

No :o

[@progfan234]

Personally, I do think the solo is great, but to me it is boring because it is based on conventional western classical scales. You know when the solo sounds refined that it's Marty. Dave's solos are sometimes dischordant and non-scalar/raw (which is prefer; I would really prefer soloists sound like holdsworth). This is still my facourite Megadeth song and among my favourite metal songs primarily because of the land-of-opportunities bit. That, along with the harmonics in the intro is what make this song a timeless classic to me.

[@evil_din]

Subs and watch time affects analytics, likes no longer do. edit: I hope 'Into The Lungs Of Hell' will be next.

[@leomahmet7555]

This is the true answer, personally I'd think only payed content and donations will soon be the new earning meta on YT. These money hungry psychos will run their platform into the ground with a smile, judging by the past 10 years of their actions. 😂​@@evil_din

[@MC-ry3by]

Dave: So i was thinking maybe could just drop one of the greatest solos of all time on this track Marty: I got you bro

[@blppt]

Dave, later: "I hummed the solo to him."

[@sugaryfloffie]

FR HAHAHHA

[@mattsabath]

I think calling it one of the best thrash metal albums ever doesn’t do it justice. It’s one of the best heavy metal albums ever. Period.

[@paulgrudowski4383]

In fact I have always thought of it more as heavy metal than thrash (and I take a lot of crap for that) because it is so technical and not as "heavy" as a lot of true thrash. To me it was a cross-over from their true thrash phase to their heavy metal phase that started with CTE.

[@dimitriid]

Most people would easily point to this solo as one of the best guitar solos of all time and for good reason: One take, mostly improvised, just shows what Friedman is all about

[@jima6545]

I mean, I saw this live in '91. But man, check Acid Rain-Live in LA by Liquid Tension Experiment. It's an even crazier solo, and 3 minutes long ( the solo that is).

[@Huddle_House56]

@@jima6545alright look dude. A solo being long as fuck and full of technicality is cool but it’s not particularly always ear pleasing. It’s a reason I’ve never heard of that shit but everyone’s heard of Marty and thinks this solo is one of the best. The feel. The musicality. The note selection. Steer away from metal and look at, say, the comfortably numb solo by David Gilmour. One of the greatest of all time. Or Jimmy Page on Heartbreaker. It’s about feel and making it fit the song.

[@naturalianoss]

People just stop please ..

[@dimitriid]

@@jima6545 Oh I'm not gonna call it between Petrucci and Friedman: this is why I was careful to say 'one of the best' and not 'the best' instead.

[@jima6545]

@hughjoelcock7145 Marty is awesome. John is better. Give some of his solos a listen before judging, especially that one. Yes it's long, crazy fast in places, but also bluesey and soulful in other places.

[@Olivia_Neumann]

I’d like to give my heartfelt congratulations on Judson’s year👏🏻

[@larrydj549]

Its not just the solo. The key changes take you on a crazy wave and Marty is a brilliant surfer

[@canman87]

Not to be **that guy**, but most of the song is in Bm, including the whole solo section. There's a brief bit in each verse that drops a step down to Am and again in the rhythm section that follows it, but overall it's 95% in Bm. It's a great chord progression that Marty rides like a damn champion (as he tends to do in everything), if that's perhaps what you're referring to.

[@christianjmoss]

I just can not listen to that solo without doing the stank face, so good

[@kristo762]

Congrats on your year of sobriety, Judson! It's been one year, 20 days for me. Bad, heavy stuff. Dysfunctional marriage. Fed each other's demons. Still struggle but it's getting easier.

[@Greatmeasures]

Hang in there! 20 days is awesome

[@2510LuL]

Good work both of you! Just had my first NA meeting yesterday. Been smoking weed and drinking daily for years and was fine but then got hooked on kratom which fucked me up way worse then i expected

[@Greatmeasures]

@@2510LuL kratom is a tough one to kick. Some of the worst withdrawals I’ve ever experienced. Hang in there! Reach out any time you want to chat.

[@2510LuL]

Yeah it really is, started tapering today. I appreciate that a lot, have a good one! ❤️

[@krisjones7985]

Lucretia is also a great song of this album. It’s about a ghost that lived in Dave Mustains apartment

[@DushtYantr]

There are 9 great songs on this album.

[@m0skit0]

The whole album is a timeless masterpiece. Best thrash album ever.

[@juanestebanramirezpinzon6507]

I know this Is kinda not related to the the actual video but im having a rough time with life and thinking really bad things, this video light up my day and made It better, thank you so much, rust in peace its truly a masterpiece of music in general 🤘

[@JerryMabrey]

Congrats Judson on one year, it couldn't have been easy, don't know you personally but I feel I can still say I'm proud of you.

[@mute7116]

Congrats on the "birthday" Judson.

[@tropiq]

Congratulations Judson on the milestone ! as for the song, one of the most iconic guitar solos of all time for sure

[@leviddesign4537]

You just witnessed one of the greatest guitar solo's of all time.

[@m2pmd70]

Until I heard Dave's explanation of the lyrics, I always assumed the song was about his "relationship" with heroin and finding "the light" of sobriety. In my mind the "tornado* was the rock & roll lifestyle going on around him, while he was "safe, if isolated, in the "eye" of his sobriety. 🤷‍♂️

[@tjcaruthers5593]

That's the beautiful thing about a lot of metal lyricists, even when they write about specific topics, it is still open to interpretation.

[@ChippyChip34]

Solo was all Marty Friedman. Like Judz mentioned, he's known for starting a note out of the scale (Bmin in this case) and bending it back into that scale. As well as sweep picking those arpeggios. You guys should checkout his song Rio on his solo album True Obsessions. That entire song is a masterpiece with all of Marty's signature guitar work.

[@christopherberger7263]

Congratulations on 1 year Judson. You’re a funny guy and seem to be a good person. You guys make me laugh in almost every video and I’m glad to have discovered you guys.

[@keeponlivin81]

You guys should should spin "Ashes in your mouth".

[@rexmaskimus]

Another classic, I think it's time Judson hears The Sentinel by Judas Priest

[@bpschmidt4707]

Dude, congrats on 1 year. That's what this video should be about...and I'm a huge Megadeth fan.

[@666dynomax]

what a song... what a well placed solo... never really thought about the song buts the lyrics take the listener on a 3 piece journey into the eye of the tornado assuming death... and then comes right back the other side.... then right back into the song "Can't say what's on my mind...." wow, powerful song always and what an outro! It's the kiss of death..... great lyricist, vocalist and musician all around.

[@paulpenix8198]

Congrats, Judson. Lucretia is secretly the baddest song on the album. Should check it out.

[@matthewguggenheim9693]

You are on point, Lucretia should be next.

[@Metzok]

Congrats Judson! Great channel, I’m happy to have found you guys 😊

[@Greatmeasures]

Welcome aboard!

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

So glad Judson enjoyed this one. Aside from his likes and dislikes as far as musical taste there is no doubt as to his musical knowledge. To hear him appreciate a piece of music I have always loved kind of gives me the idea that maybe I am not tone deaf, lol, and that I am hearing what I think I am hearing. What I am saying is hearing the opinion of someone who really knows music and has a similar opinion on a piece I, a guy who is not a musician, like is a little validating.

[@TurdFerguson524]

Megadeth is the definition of thrash metal. Just saw them live and Dave still fucking rocks

[@ao1023ao]

i’ve been asking for this one. u guys are AWESOME

[@rektkex]

My guy deserves to hear the original version of a tout le monde, and if he liked this solo, he should listen to lucretia! Cheers, thanks for the content, you guys are great

[@OjaiWeber]

Before YT and the internet was able to share with the world how great this song is, I use to put it on for people as the best example of a great thrash metal song. It still gives me goosebumps to this day and I'm so happy this album and song get the recognition I always felt it deserved. Turns out I wasn't alone! Great stuff.

[@niclastname]

8:43 lmao that one got me so good. 😂 I'd love to see you guys do some Be'lakor! They're one of my favorite bands of all time, up there with TBDM (though different styles). Songs I'd suggest as starters: -Countless Skies -In Parting -An Ember's Arc -Much More Was Lost Those second 2 are part of concept albums that tell stories. An Ember's Arc is the start of a story for its album and it's about the fusion in the sun creating a photon of light, so there's no needed context other than "it continues from there". Much More Was Lost is the last song of an album, so just for context the people that the kids come across in their adventures in that song are references to victims of tragic lives in the other songs. It's about the kids losing their innocence and blissful ignorance of the sadness of the world so to speak. The album as a whole is a collection of tragic stories of people living around a mountain over time.

[@journeymenforlife]

All the love and respect in the world, congratulations on one year Judson 💚🤙

[@OmerNaveh]

great vibes, legendary solo and relationship advice. all in one video!! :) another great video guys 👍

[@kurtkluge1686]

I got all of their autographs on my CD in a record store during the RIP tour. I knew it was a great album, but I did not fully realize that sat before me, as the English might say, was one of the greatest metal bands of all time. It is incredible to me, to this day, that four guys went into a studio and just played this stuff like they all did many times before, but the result was pure gold.

[@manfredkronsteiner8083]

one year - so great to hear.... ;-) it works, if you work it - you´re worth it! may god bless you for another 24 hours. greetings from austria.

[@ronbent]

There's a moment in Robinson Crusoe where he attempts to flee his island on a canoe he had made and gets swept up in a bad current. Which makes him suddenly long for the safety and comfort of a place he had just moments ago considered to be his prison. One of my favorite moments ever, and somewhat related to your conversation of addiction/dysfunction: “O happy desert!” said I, “I shall never see thee more. O miserable creature! whither am going?”

[@SuperNovaForTheBlind15]

In My Darkest Hour, Richard, you havnt done that one yet !

[@-Heavy-]

Yeah,the solo is just killer!!!🤟

[@eliceus]

Solo, as amazing as it is, it's also a great representation of the relationship in the lyrics and the "tornado" theme.

[@theninedivides6851]

top 10 insane solos from the 80s for sure

[@larryhaug71]

Congratulations Judson!! It will continue to get easier and easier I promise! Yours truly Sober since ‘07

[@h.a.r.m.4983]

Congrats and big hugs. 8 years and 17 days here JFT. Keep up the good work guys.

[@crimsontowerfullmoon8646]

I love his reaction and the chemistry between you too. Subed. Cheers from Morocco. NB: Yes, the solo is all Friedman

[@keithlego8057]

CONGRATULATIONS JUD.🤟

[@facepalmjesus1608]

6:30 mind bending grimace

[@technologicalsingularity1788]

Yo mama joke is getting better and better. 😂😂😂

[@ThomasLG]

Yo mama is getting better and better

[@severed111]

Richard, you must have heard this one 100 times like I have and it's so goddamn perfect of a song that I feel that smile you had during the whole song \m/ Such a heartfelt song ❤ Too bad they never continued in that style with this lineup right afterwards, all the songs are god tier on this Megadeth album, can't say the same for all the others. I hadn't heard it since a good while and I felt it too man! p.s. last one I'd bring if i had to just bring one last is the title track (if it wasn't done) or obviously Take No Prisoners.

[@Andy-tk9qf]

Congratulations Judson. Reactions to Bolt Thrower, Napalm Death, Carcass, Emperor/Ihsahn, Amon Amarth, Immortal in the future?

[@martinstoelting2707]

I always refer to metal albums/songs as animals. (Panteras VDoP for example is an alligator). This is an equally graceful and powerful racehorse. The rhythm section is mesmerizing and makes up for a replay value like no other classic metal album for me, except Slaughter Of The Soul.

[@randyburrill2340]

One of the best guitar solos ever

[@Chalepastel]

congrats on the year buddy!

[@tomkruze1304]

Marty had a band with Jason Becker called Cacophony, they would just shred non stop. I'm a fan of your mom jokes too lmao

[@adamclark6756]

I have never been addicted to anything but i know someone who was so i take my hat off to Judson. Keep up the good work on yourself and this channel.

[@00govan00]

Marty Goat

[@MrJoeandJenn]

The 5 magics solo has a special place in my heart.

[@CadencexCascade]

Do him a favor and show him Lucretia from this album, he talks about loving grooves and that's the grooviest track on the album.

[@paulrowe006]

Please check out the Warning. You can't go wrong with any of their live performances from Teatro Metropolitan but an excellent starting point would be Dust to Dust (drummer singing lead) or Disciple (drummer and guitar player trading lead vocals) from that show. Also Evolve from the 2023 MTV VMAs. They are awesome live.

[@LostHate]

Congratulations on 1 year

[@ycroniyael1976]

Best metal album ever made..

[@bumblefluff79]

Holler to Judson's sobriety! Epic year's work sir and i think you're looking better now than when you guys started out... ...like your mum.

[@Greatmeasures]

😂😂😂😂 Got him!

[@phub467]

Congrats Judson, stay strong !

[@tjcaruthers5593]

Whats great with Judsons reaction was the stank face he gave with the first bend in the solo. Marty bends and Judson stank faces, its funny. Congrats Judson on your one year of sobriety. Im still a never ending work in progress.

[@alexdelarge7747]

Congrats Judson. Stay strong

[@julianortiz4151]

Congratulations, Judson! 👏🏼👏🏼 Yes, the solo was all Marty Friedman and it is easily one of the best solos of all time. It’s cool Judson immediately felt that because I’m pretty sure everyone hearing it for the first time in 1990 thought the exact same. And Richard is correct, Rust In Peace is one of the greatest Thrash albums of all time. It’s amazing from beginning to end. It’s pretty much universally acknowledged as such. Cool convo between you guys. If I can make a recommendation for another Megadeth song… something from their debut album I think Judson would enjoy is “Rattlehead.” And, that time it’s completely OK to do the Remixed 2004 version. If you’ve head the original 1985 mix you’ll understand why. I’d be curious to hear his thoughts on that one. Cheers!

[@SuperNovaForTheBlind15]

RJD its between 2 Hearts 💕 !

[@Hatelast]

stratovarius will the sunrise reaction 👊👍

[@marknicoll5298]

Congrats on a year sober! Keep up the the good work :) Great analysis of the solo, too.

[@Thedesertguy75]

I had to click on this once I saw tornado of souls.....Rust In Peace is top tier thrash royalty. Congratulations on the year clean!

[@enzosuazo5703]

Dear Great Measures, I congratulate you for your channel and analysis/comments about the different metal bands, new and old. I would like to ask you if you can show Judson some more current Megadeth, like Dystopia and give us your opinion about the old Megadeth with the current one. You could also show him some videos or listen to and see live bands. A big hug from Chile and thanks for your content!

[@Johan.Ar18]

After this reaction, I believe is necessary to know a little bit more of Marty Friedman, you may try his song "Forbidden city". It's a work of art, power balad metal

[@oscarsmith5023]

Congratulations Judson / Jetson on the one year.

[@griefforest1870]

Hell yeah!

[@MatthewC137]

I used to drink; well I still do but I used to too. Congrats Judson. ✊🏻😎

[@MikaTarkela]

Congrats Judson! 💚

[@sutchfish572]

please do merch with the great measures logo ❤

[@eliceus]

I know that exact same feeling, Richard, of being so excited when showing Master Of Puppets to my mom for the first time and trying to find clues in her face if we're sharing something and she drops a rational question and the dream is off lol

[@Macsleal]

Congrats on one year Judson!

[@dtltmtgt]

Congratulations Judson!

[@rhodrieley7946]

I love that there’s no pausing in this

[@robertpetre9378]

Judson’s favourite jazz band 😅🤘🎷🎼

[@kirbydouglas2371]

Love the Organectomy hoodie

[@destructskater]

Yes!!!! I love it when you guys to megadeth. PLEASE do Ashes in Your Mouth next! I know that will get a great reaction. Appreciate you guys!!

[@mattsabath]

Dave actually wrote many songs stemming from his relationship with Diana. Wake Up Dead, In My Darkest Hour, Wrecker, 1000 Times Goodbye, Trust, Burning Bridges, She Wolf, and I’m sure there’s more.

[@sxelady]

Yay more relationship advice from the hot youtube elders

[@Ok-lm4is]

Best solo of all time

[@ResonanceShepherd]

Happy birthday! I think it's time for a Lacuna Coil Reaction. Try Veneficium (Live from the apocalypse)

[@AN-nt3uv]

Hey everyone, welcome back to my great comments, that is no one and i am a subscriber and you listened to a great song killing the guitar. ....and also congrats from myself, everyone of us has his or her demons to fight, levels are different, never comparable, everyone chooses the own approach to fight them, but at the end it is better to avoid some sh*t and stay yourself....hard to express myself as a non native without using AI help 😅

[@SuperNovaForTheBlind15]

Y & T lipstick 💄 & Leather ! Rescue Me & Keep on running , great love songs of sorts !

[@jamescostello2558]

You guys should check out some Allegaeon I recommend "To Carry my Grief through Torpor and Silence" from the album Damnum

[@DudokX]

"The real darkness has love for a face"

[@matttee1319]

If you don't like something, don't be quiet. That's not the same as be an a-hole. Letting shit sleide and being quiet while years pass by is recipe for heartbreak.

[@SuperNovaForTheBlind15]

Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 on your Journey, paired with your sobriety! Substitution , replacing a bad habit with a better habit ! Something must fill the void , just how it works ! Ps I don’t tell anybody what to do , but I will tell you from my own experience, what I wouldn’t do again !

[@RossanoMacchioni-gm4mg]

Megadetn Rust in Peace best album 1990

[@SuperDoomspoon]

Congrats Judson!👍. I have a few non related requests….A7X-Cosmic….Kim Dracula-Land of the Sun or Make me Famous..or Seventy Thorns(W-Jonathan Davis/Korn)….or A7X-Bat Country….just a few…Keep it Up Gentlemen!👍🤟🤟🤟

[@yammerrryeet511]

The free bird of thrash metal

[@davidbentley6399]

Congrats on the 1 year soberversary!!!!

[@colin_actually]

Congrats on your year.

[@metaltildeth6783]

Y'all need to listen to 'Addicted to Chaos'.

[@michaelhutchison2754]

When I was 17 I delivered papers and Mega was always in the deck lol.

[@Friendlygiant666]

Gotta check out the shadowing by orbit culture

[@Keinerliebtmichsowieich]

Best Album from Megadeth 😊

[@eagledrummer23]

Judson's demeanor is so funny. I can't tell if he's 25 or 55 haha