Meshuggah - BLEED | REACTION

[@carleckert6794]

Thank you. You figured out that the vocals are more of a percussion instrument than actually singing. That's the first key to understanding Meshuggah.

[@SockerConny80]

Yeah even metal elitists have a hard time figuring that one out

[@rockergandalf]

Yep, it took me a bit to figure that out, but I eventually realized it.

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

Oddly, I learned it from comment sections. Not often they prove a source of useful information

[@vahrzawofficialtracks]

It’s the key to extreme metal in general.

[@seanc2280]

The first thing I tell anyone who checks out Meshuugah for the first time os throw out what you know or any preconceived notions you may have about what this band may sound like. it means absolutely dick to this band.

[@carleckert6794]

Mushuggah don't follow time signatures, time signatures follow Meshuggah. There is no wrong way to headbang to them.

[@thewildhealer541]

Actually it's 4/4, you can headbang to the snare. That is what makes it insane.

[@benceabraham4909]

@@thewildhealer541 true. Carl Eckert, you are really wrong with this sentence.

[@mattcribbin1570]

I just follow the hi hat.

[@FourPawsInTheGrave]

I see your Chuck Norris there!

[@nicskeptic]

Polyrhythmic

[@matsmcmats]

"that's the the only type of singin' that should go with that type of drumming" spot on observation!

[@timothydog76]

lolz me an mcncl mats trolling meshuggah reactions in 2020 ;)

[@bobinchainz]

I could hear some Robert Palmer to that.

[@matsmcmats]

@@timothydog76 xDDD

[@andreasalme6701]

Thomas Haake (the drummer) is writing the lyrics

[@palehorse4512]

people who have never listened to mesuggah are NEVER ready for mesuggah i love the reactions

[@timothyb7371]

This drumming isn't crazy because he's playing fast or anything like that; it's crazy because he's essentially playing two different songs... at once... His feet are going in one time, and his hands are going in a completely different time...

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

The thing I love most about this video is how relaxed Tomas is the entire song. Any tension would have messed him up.

[@SpielkindFR]

Dude, pay attention to his face and then say that again.

[@19RaxR91]

@@SpielkindFR Thats funny alright, but if the case was that you implied, he wouldnt be able to play the song in the first place.

[@SpielkindFR]

@@19RaxR91 How so? I once rode an mtb marathon and the last third of that was pure fucking agony. If what you said was true no one could do that shit. Without some sort of tension muscles don't move and the fact that he makes a pained face while playing this is not only very understandable because that kind of motion this consistently will make your muscles burn like someone poured acid into your veins, it also makes the whole deal just more impressive than it is on account of how it sounds already.

[@bodhi9937]

@@SpielkindFR in the beginning he does look pretty chill

[@SpielkindFR]

@@bodhi9937 yeah, but at the end?

[@milwaukeemadcow]

“Ain’t no skippin leg day” I just woke up the wife laughing

[@no1bandfan]

Metronome: I’m good at keeping time. Tomas Haake: Hold my beer, I’m about to ruin this man’s whole career.

[@MarzNeedsMartyrs]

Lmao.

[@christopherm.townsend4990]

Danny Carey has left the building....Forever.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

trash

[@blackmetalcumbia]

@@GooseGumlizzard thrash

[@seanc2280]

😂

[@NaumAlberto]

I recommend Meshuggah's "Break those bones whose sinews gave it motion"

[@mishterpreshident]

This is the track that made me a hard-core Meshuggah fan.

[@frankov_83]

Slow-paced destruction!

[@mitchadkins432]

Super intense!

[@jedikkeoma]

Fun fact: the light effects are done by Thomas haakes brother. He's just tapping on the keyboard in the same rhythm as the drums. Totally insane light show

[@mertallica96]

His cousin*

[@stoppingpower6390]

The drummer on this song is on fire great work by him. This is one of Meshuggas's best songs. I remember you said you were going to react to some other metal bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer I am looking forward to your reaction to them as well. It is always great to see people reacting to songs and bands.

[@rikmoore3554]

Lmao I cannot believe you did these guys , I love these guys I'm 45 but I usually watch you for the Zeppelin ect.. now that I see your open to anything I'll make a request jinjer - preacher preacher . And hats off to you for being this open!

[@renegade619]

After you have defeated all the other S-Class metal drum gods, Tomas is the final boss.

[@jhamilton1007]

Gene Hoglan says otherwise

[@turtlenecks]

@Scott Stapp Yeah, Morgan is pretty fucking amazing. He can do anything Tomas can do plus much more.

[@countbleck35]

@@turtlenecks i read taht if tomas cant figure out something he wrote in protools on drums, he asks morgan for help.

[@turtlenecks]

@@countbleck35 Morgan is a beast

[@tpat90]

If you hit Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right Start Select after defeating Tomas, Danny Carey shows up as a secret boss.

[@lisajohnson521]

ohhhhh boy, you're going in deep waters now my friend! I love these guys. They are extremely talented.

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

Tomas Haake (the Drummer) suffers from a herniated Disk, which makes drumming even more difficult. He had to find a way to work around it by hitting the bass drums in a different way. Check out Wikipedia - Fact or Fiction with Tomas Haake and you will learn a lot of interesting things about him being a druimmer. The first time I saw Meshugga live, was in 1996 opening for Clawfinger. One of the best concerts I had the privilege to witness.

[@k3w1b3an5]

"Thats the only type of singin that should go with that type of drummin"

[@Dyrtbag68]

Tomas Haake( Ha-kuh) is the metronome you experience when you have an aneurysm.

[@hakkenarsk]

Hm, no, not -uh, eh is the key, Haa-keh.

[@TheMadTube]

Apropos, since that’s what the song is about.

[@SebastianTinajero]

Musicians respecting the art wether you are a fan of the genre or not that amount of dedication and practice speaks for itself, and shout out the guitarist too for keeping ridiculously tight with the drums, this whole band is one tight unit ❤️

[@tommysedin]

Gotta give props to Meshuggah's light operator, he "plays" the lights *live* in time with the band - there are videos floating around which shows him just mangling away at his control box, the one from Paris in 2012 is pretty cool (and includes parts of Bleed).

[@wes1hoskins]

Not anymore. I believe the same guy programs it now to run auto synced with their click track and music

[@vahrzawofficialtracks]

Yeah, it’s all auto-synched via PC with an in-ear click now.

[@shilohstore6086]

Just when I think you can't make this channel any better you go and pull something like this!

[@xthe_nojx5820]

No One: What time signature are you playing in? Tomas Haake: Yes.

[@jimbodavis1944]

It’s difficult to truly and accurately describe how difficult this song is to play on the drums unless you’re a drummer who knows polyrhythms and has attempted to learn this song. Tomas Haake was already a monster before Meshuggah recorded this album (Obzen), but he spent 90% of the total time he dedicated to this album learning “Bleed” because of how demanding it was. He’s playing two different time signatures throughout the entire song. His hands are playing a straight 4/4, but his feet are playing off a different time, which means his snare is landing several different places within the various parts multiple times before it hits in the same place again. That’s very difficult to pull off in a single part let alone 8 or more parts (some of which are revisited more than once) that experience changing foot patterns that transition seamlessly and very fast. Some of the foot patterns switch the lead foot within the pattern - alluding mainly to second pattern. The chorus pattern is very difficult to find the beginning and the end of; it’s written to confuse the listener when trying to find the point where it begins. Last, adding insult to injury, is the length of the song, which demands near perfection on extreme difficulty for over 8 minutes. I’m learning this song, but I only have the first pattern down. This is DEFINITELY legendary level. I’ll be learning this song for a LONG time. Whenever I practice it, everything else seems elementary.

[@user-qr6td3ub2q]

Being a fan of this band from 1996. Favourite album - "Destroy Erase Improve".

[@Whitechapel89]

You need to listen to more of the Swedish metal scene, it's huge and a big influence around the globe. Opeth, In Flames, Entombed, At the gates, Hypocrisy, Dark Tranquility, dismember (the list goes on and on!)

[@KoriconNala]

I love that you watched the drummer footage for this song. Insane drums "Ain't no skipping leg day" lol

[@labgnat]

Great Reaction Jamel. I saw them with Tool some years back. That was a great show

[@timbaltutan]

I bet!

[@jibulous1]

I saw Tool and Meshuggah in Knoxville in 2002 or 2003. Nasty show. I don't think many people there were prepared for Meshuggah.

[@kiwies8002]

I recommend Rational Gaze, Marrow, and most of all: New Millennium Cyanide Christ by Meshuggah

[@wyldeyouth]

Humiliative and combustion.

[@SockerConny80]

campfire version? :D

[@chrisburckhard9122]

NMCC has, probably, the greatest video of all time!

[@BM-is5ei]

If you want to experience the audio equivalent of a chainsaw through your brain listen to The Demons name is surveillance.

[@lord_queso]

definitely combustion

[@avimae4225]

That is some serious right brain left brain cohesion!

[@coleenluvscrochet3391]

The drummer is amazing that's unbelievable 💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@newcomerjason7791]

I appreciate your open mindedness. Meshuggah isn't the easiest to listen to but it is rewarding.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

This is what happens when you give Vikings instruments. 👍

[@yukas1ngas]

How they call it? Blues?

[@whoa434]

Nice that you figured out that about the singer. Also you noticed the Lights. If you watch more meshuggah videos you will see that their Lightguy is The 6th member. I du no how its these days, but he used to/does the lightning live, tapping Buttons to the music. It all comes togheter as a whole, and damn, to see them live, mmmhmmmm Also; do clockworks drum through 😀

[@pookievision]

No matter how many times i see them live, their stamina amazes me!! 🤟

[@godlessgray5144]

Jamel: "What level is this y'all?" Me:. "Over 9000!!!!!"

[@briandaniels5745]

There are lots of videos like this one on just the drummers, called drum cam. Props for doing a video by Meshuggah.

[@Lolquake]

It's interesting you mention the colours, the lighting technician is actually the 6th member of the band, he actually controls all those lights manually in time to the music with a big board, it's not programmed.

[@davidvied2507]

James Metcalfe I call bullshit, a band this technical and that plays to a click has 90% programmed... go spew your false mythos garbage to the preteens just discovering technical metal, poser

[@HelgeAstad]

@@davidvied2507 Lol dude kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5q2o2ufg9yKqdk

[@gwdone]

Thumbs up! It's great that your reaction is genuine. I don't see how it could not be.

[@jamzales]

Your right. That's about what the vocals are. I've seen this band twice. Phenomenal band live.

[@turtlenecks]

I'm glad you recognize how amazing this drummer is. Usually non drummers don't see it, but you do.

[@Megnanus]

Thomas Haake, that is playing. Is professor in dumming. Which says something about his talent, haha.

[@bilalmalikguitarist]

dude you reactions were legit man. That's how I reacted when I first got hit by them! The finest form of metal rhythm

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

Skill level Cyborg!!!!! Thomas Haake is the cyborg octopus! Many non-drummers think playing two different beats, one polyrhythm with your feet, and an odd time signature, with the downbeat on 3, with your hands is hard. It’s really fucking hard.. especially after playing more songs from their catalog, before and after this. I have played this song many times, and everytime, my calves and feet are just one big cramp. I eat two bananas during the mellow bridge part, and I still cramp up. It takes years of practice to play this song smoothly, and on time..

[@scottwerner1635]

Damn dude... you jumpin straight into the deep end of the pool. Good for you brother! Meshuggah is bad to the bone...

[@rickstrom5499]

Maybe the best drummer in Sweden

[@GochisouJapan]

Sweden is a funny way to spell "The World"

[@jimbodavis1944]

Gochisou Japan Hahaha... I was thinking the same thing. He’s definitely in “the world” conversation - not just Sweden.

[@niklasekelof7319]

As for Sweden it's definitely between him and Morgan Ågren.

[@christopherhuff3123]

This is the best reaction video if ever seen. Im crying right now.

[@rodolfootero7877]

Jamel u so fucking cool bro, u have such a pure and honest way of appreciating music . Love your Rush reactions and this is great also, keep em coming

[@zildpais]

Instant subscription!!! What a great reaction man!! I have never seen props given to a drummer like that, and it was all true (core strength, endurance, etc). PLEASE react to Meshuggah Clockworks drum playthrough!! Thank you!!!

[@pleasant_screams903]

Saw these guys live when I met Black Sabbath! The guys killed my ears and I loved it!

[@thebountyhunterlounge1510]

You gotta do Meshuggah's Clockworks... talk about polyrithmic drumming... it's like 7 layer burrito from the 4th Dimension. Tomas Haake is Legendary Master Drummer God.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MrVelnicasal]

my brother... metal is for everybody... the most brutal songs or the most romantic lyrics... welcome!!! :-)

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

I was wondering whether you would be interested in two bands in particular? Eluveitie is a folk metal band from Switzerland, their songs King and Rebirth would appeal to your senses of melody as well as being in the metal genre. As well, I’ve never seen anyone react to Tyr, a Viking metal band from the Faroe Islands. I think you would greatly enjoy the song The Lay of Our Love, a duet with a female vocalist, which is absolutely gorgeous workmanship

[@lefthook4878]

Ok man your Jinjer reactions were good. You liked the band but they appeal to a much wider audience than Meshuggah. The fact that you sat thru this and was amazed..loved Haake's groove...recognized the difficulty and wanted more of that smoke just got you another sub my man. Keep it up.

[@bornindissonance]

Listen to The Demon's Name Is Surveillance by Meshuggah! Same type of endurance throughout the whole song, amazing rythms

[@aneliigarcia7158]

Thank you for your reaction, bro. They are awesome.

[@2catgumbo]

Check out the official lyric video for "Do Not Look Down." It's one of the most accessible Meshuggah songs and incredibly groovy.

[@aeoteroa818]

That's awesome that you gave it a fair chance and could appreciate it!

[@mattdubya1037]

that drummer is nearly 50. and his wife is Maria on Orange is the new black. so hes definitely a beast

[@jasonallen5318]

"What's after expert?" LOL! Great reaction, just subscribed.

[@jimmmzzz]

Another awesome Meshuggah drum cam video is "Clockworks". I'd love to see you do a reaction video to that. 👍

[@notjustforme]

One in the best drummers in the world. His timing and separation is simply epic ^^

[@nickmetal131]

Comedian Bill Burr did a bit on his podcast about going to see Meshuggah with his drum teacher, and someone made a video for it and posted it on KZbin. It is pretty damn fantastic.

[@ismannen567]

Hahaha, Purrtah purrtah purrtah. It's the only way to describe bleed i guess too. He had such a wonderful explanation to it. ^_^

[@mibe3253]

Thank you for being 100% real and reacting to music for what it is..just subscribed cause of your open mind..love brah

[@ryan1459]

Metronomes keep their time by listening to Tomas Haake

[@stephenbruce5431]

Loved your reaction to this! "Get the man some water!" LOL!!! Welcome to the Tomas Haake fan club brother! Subscribed.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Hard Stuff!.....i love this Band and their Concerts are AWSOME !!!!

[@BlazeloflGlory]

I’ve watched reactions. But damn, “why my calf’s hurt” lol. Got me all day lol. Great review.

[@ManWithoutThePants]

React to some Devin Townsend when you have time. Kingdom at EMGtv and Deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall.

[@ScottGreenMusic]

Deadhead is just the greatest.

[@CosmosJack]

React to the song "Why?"

[@devildriver9615]

Haake is a beast on the drums, from my hometown, grow up with this! ❤️

[@UngovernableDouche]

I'm glad you mentioned the lights. Messhuggahs light guy is an extremely important part of the show. And he has to keep in time with these guys. Absolutely amazing.

[@mishterpreshident]

I've been playing drums my entire life and have never attempted this song. It's stupid hard. It took Tomas 6 months to learn it, according to music legend :) It's an insane drumming track, but they make much better songs. Try: --Clockworks, --Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave it Motion, --Do Not Look Down, or --New Millennium Cyanide Christ.

[@brandonspeers5342]

Clockworks and New Millennium Cyanide Christ!

[@alejandrorosales6937]

Mussugga i might have spelled it wrong this band is Swedish and hard core metal every were in the world 🌎 i have seen them live in concert a while back the guitar playing is fast and the drums are even better and the vocals 👌 are so tight but different to understand the world's and now with this virus out there in so many countries and city's the people have to play it safe and smart with this type of virus

[@pleasant_screams903]

Saw these guys live with Black Sabbath and they tore the earth from under my feet!

[@vahrzawofficialtracks]

I still like their thrasher days, but that’s a peak track in drumming for the ages.

[@SexySivart77]

And that's why metal drummers are the best.

[@Wulphie7278]

He's definitely a legendary drummer.

[@FaceTheSlayer954]

Imagine doing a 45 to an hour long set like that. That's pain lol

[@daveerskine5897]

You've conquered "Bleed" now you need to sit back and watch Meshuggah "Clockworks" drum run through.You haven't seen anything yet!

[@PereiraLabs]

Thomas is the PERFECT analogy for ‘A duck in water’. Watching the top half of his body, he’s chillin’, hanging in the 4/4 pocket, just groovin. Then you look at his feet... and you can see perfectly... V-Tec has officially kicked in. That being said, as impressive as all their polymetric acrobatics are, it is a force to behold when they go straight 4/4 time. I STRONGLY recommend Meshuggah’s ‘Demiurge’. It’s... mildly aggressive. 🤣

[@alhme50]

Just an FYI, Tomas has had lower back problems for many years, He could barely use His Right foot for years witch shows what a BEAST He is \m/ He Also in the past few years developed eczema on BOTH His Hands :( so he wares 2 gloves and tapes his hands up so he can deal with the pain....... :( WHAT a Man Right??? Peace, Love & Music :)

[@ryanbuckley5529]

Went on tour with this band in 08, very nice guys!!! Got to play his drum set and their 7-8 string guitars, good times

[@JackXombi]

Shout out to your co-workers! Solid crew's doing you right :)

[@danielstucky3794]

I'm alway's amazed at how easy drummer's make it look, even though there's so much going on. You should look up this guy named George Kollias. I can't think of the correct name of the song. I want to say What's Dead Shall Rise.. I'm probably wrong, but it's something similar if I am wrong. It's a play through session. Just him in a room, with the music track playing on a computer or whatever. Dude's feet move something crazy. The camera has a hard time keeping up.

[@VirgoKing89]

I legitimately thought this was Lebron James listening to Meshuggah for a split second. This is awesome. I love watching reaction videos of my favorite bands! I’d recommend listening to Gojira, Tool (drum video of the track Pneuma to be exact as well as other tracks of theirs), Car Bomb, Between the Buried and Me. 😂🤣👍🏽🙌🏽🤘🏽

[@DrStateDrums]

After discovering your page a few days ago I specifically went back through a bunch of your videos to see if you had done a "Bleed" rection yet. Was definitely not disappointed! lol You should check out Between the Buried and Me too! Their drummer is equally awesome. Some good songs would be Telos, Prequel to the Sequel, Swim to the Moon, White Walls, Bloom, The Ectopic Stroll, and so many more. Love your channel man! You have a new fan!

[@Kristina_A]

Haake is a deity among mere mortals like us. Btw, I've got 3 recommendations: "Fleshgod Apocalypse - Francesco Paoli - The Violation - Filmed at DNA Lounge" and "Gojira - Flying Whales (Live at Vieilles Charrues Festival 2010) ". These 2 bands (Italian and the other French respectively) have 2 insanely amazing drummers as well. And if you're up for some 'New German Hardness', watch "Rammstein: Paris - Du Hast (Official Video)". Keep rocking!

[@agnichatian]

This gives me the urge to go grind some beans for a pot of coffee - not because I want coffee, but, like I just wanna grind something....

[@els1f]

"meshuggah. Never heard of it." Oooohhh, I can't WAIT!😆

[@sophisticated_metalhead9806]

Meshuggah is one of my favorite bands, Bleed is on my staylist. Great reaction...Colossus would be a good one if you want to hear more. Oh yeah, SUBSCRIBED. ;)

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Ok, so Justin Chancellor of Tool styled his basslines and tone in Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned on Dick Lövgren's bass (Meshuggah). Should totally check it out!! Awesome channel, bruh!

[@leegray6165]

Welcome to the metal side bruh👊🏻. God bless.

[@EternalDeath12]

I don’t know why, but I enjoy the musical reactions of black guys (and girls) much more. And you are the most enjoyable. Greetings from Russia :) My suggestion for next Meshuggah song is Clockworks. You can find the version with only drum cam from studio if you want

[@iamjatan]

There's another excellent drum cam of him playing their song Clockworks which you should also check out.

[@diggahole3056]

Nicest people you would ever meet too. Great guys!

[@HardHeavyLoud]

Meshuggah - Swarm has a very interesting drumming too. They're playing with time and your head. INCREDIBLE. Do the fan-made video on VIMEO if you can. You won't get through mentally.

[@jeremiahsellars1045]

It's even heavier, but if you want to see another absolutely insane drummer, there's a drum cam video for The Faceless - Planetary Duality. They're a technical death metal band, and the drummer in the vis is insane

[@adox66]

I’m not a fan of the growling vocal style but love this band. So tight. The musicianship really is top notch. Drummer said he had to re teach himself how to play drums to learn how to play that song. It’s all about the feet.

[@umultme]

Red white and blue lights: Red-drums = ammo White-vocals = warning Blue-Guitar = consciousness Hype..

[@DrStateDrums]

The Demon's Name Is Surveillance is another great example of Tomas Haake's footwork skills

[@TheBrettzell]

Great song. I would start a little more commercial friendly from their selection then dive in to the complex stuff. I usually suggest Demiurge or maybe Do not look down. Glad you could enjoy it regardless. Would love to see more!

[@elliottpetrella155]

Dude great vid also I recommend either dancers to a discordant system or combustion by meshuggah both excellent songs