Metallica - Nothing Else Matters | Singer Reacts & Musician Analysis

[@timhmetal3499]

You're on point. Many musicians today do it for the fame and fortune and I understand making a living, but the idea of performing for the love of the art is getting lost. Do you think Metallica is putting out new music and touring because they need the cash? No, it's for the love of what they do. Do what you truly love and you'll never work a day in your life.

[@jill8037]

FACT!

[@GMOORE494]

Metallica is my favorite heavy metal band of all time. Since they started their journey they have been through a ton of devastating moments that could've stopped them as with other bands but it hast. They always come out moving forward and I believe it's the love of what they do that drives that unwaivering strength and dedication to keep them rocking.

[@TedRader]

Metallica KNOWS how to incorporate extremely melodic sounds into metal. Their best trait...

[@rogerramjet5214]

Our grandson, since he was a baby, has always fallen asleep to lullabies of Metallica songs….

[@chrislegner4816]

Hetfield's very metal growl works surprisingly well in a ballad. Gives it sincerity and muscle.

[@BMforever-h5c]

Hi Millie. Not long after the release of the 'Black' album, my best friend got married. I'll bet that not too many people have had a Metallica song for their wedding waltz! You should have seen the look on some parents and grandparents faces. Absolutely priceless. I saw them live in Sydney years later and they were fantastic. Thank you thinking outside the box again Metallica. They and Babymetal do it for me every time.

[@heavenhelp1982]

8:45 That's a very good call, about the guitar solos. Very true. It's kind of all been done already and there's not much more a new/young guitarist can bring to the table that we haven't experienced. I realized this 24 years ago, when starting to learn to play guitar; no matter how technically-advanced you are, it's very tough to be an original...

[@damioncollins6097]

It’s fine not being original. But you don’t have to do something similar to someone else when it comes to solos. Modern day solos lack feeling, emotion. It’s just mindless shredding. Solos back then told stories. They don’t do that today

[@heavenhelp1982]

@@damioncollins6097 That's a very good point but I would also say that it applies to non-shred solos, typically hiding behind special-effects pedals. I heard a decent band the other day (Salvation Jayne) that are song-oriented, rather than technique-obsessed. Good vocalist. But the lead guitarist is so derivative; all I heard was obvious influences like The Cure, the Smiths, U2 and loads of other bands who did it better. So many new bands/acts have this issue to overcome.

[@AECH_CH]

@@damioncollins6097 This all very depends on what you listen too. I can enjoy a lot of guitar solos, even today with newer bands. But yeah the "golden age" of guitar solos is over.

[@leemiracle6840]

Someday someone will come and bring feeling and soul back to solos, it happens every decade or so.

[@Enryu_CZX]

Depends on what soul means to you. I hear stories and feel enough soul from Mateus Asato and Mancuso

[@carlgibson285]

You're completely right about modern guitar solos. It's all about technique now. All the emotion has gone out of guitar playing. I blame KZbin. There have been millions of videos posted by bedroom shredders, and it's become an almost competitive thing that's resulted in a generation of guitarist clones who are unbelievable technicians but have no soul.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

So glad you did this one, probably in my top 5 Metallica list. Great lyrics, beautiful arrangement & James' vocals were perfect. That acoustic is just spot on, I could've had another minute of it. (You blushing when talking about your Janes Newsted crush was adorable!😄)

[@matthewgoodA1206]

I think it’s very cool you actually know the name of that album’s producer, because that kind of detail never seems to be noted by most fans. To me Bob Rock has gotten great sounds on his records, from the instruments to the vocals. And, inside story: before these album sessions, James hadn’t quite known how to sing properly. But he told Rock he wanted to do melodic singing on a couple of tracks. So Bob gave him some vocal lessons and instruction in the studio. The result is his lead vocals on this song and others.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Millie, you need to understand something: "Every Bad Boy has a soft side." That was actually a "tagline" for an album compilation back in the 90s. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but it was an entire album of "Power Ballads" from various artists. It was a good compilation, too. Maybe someone else remember the name of it?

[@haruchai]

I still have the Black album on vinyl though I don't have a turntable anymore, such an iconic album imo. BTW, checked out your "Silly Milly' video, loved it, I was born in the 60's and it has that wholesome, catchy flavour, Bravo! Will definitely check out for more from you. My favourite band at the moment is The Warning, 3 sisters from Mexico that absolutely rock, would love to see your reaction to them. They don't have any bad songs but my faves are Evolve, Animosity, Choke and the cover of Enter Sandman they did in collaboration with Alessia Cara (its the first track on Metallica's Blacklist Project album).

[@sumonjamal1653]

If u think the members of Metallica look upset or stressed out or p+++ed off in the video... it's because they were! 😂 When Metallica went into the studio in 1990 - '91 to work on the self-titled 'black' album, the problems began right away when James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich had 2 different ideas for the record and kept clashing. Producer Bob Rock tried to keep the peace, but he was dragged into the conflicts as well... Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) and Jason Newsted (bass) also wanted their input into the album and were frustrated as well. James would reportedly work during the day, and then Lars came in at night to override his work... and this went on for months. The infighting got so bad that James admitted that they had "forgotten what they came to do... to write and record music..." "Nothing else matters" was a track James had written as a love song for his then-GF, and Kirk was like, "Whoa! James wrote a song about his girlfriend!"... Classical composer Michael Kamen (who had worked w/ Pink Floyd and Queensryche) was contacted to put strings on the track, so he recorded an orchestra and sent the tapes - When Kamen heard the mix, he couldn't hear the orchestra very well... and when he confronted the band, they told him that his string track was played isolated in the studio and called 'Nothing else matters' (elevator version). When the sessions for the 'black' album were finished in 1991, the damage was already done - Lars, Kirk and Jason were all handed divorce papers by their then-wives... James and his girlfriend were history. So, without the family obligations anymore, the band launched a massive tour in the fall of 1991 and did not stop touring until 1994.

[@chrislegner4816]

Very informative. Thanks and well done.

[@johnts1]

So close, no matter how far Couldn't be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are And nothing else matters Never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words, I don't just say And nothing else matters Trust I seek and I find in you Every day for us something new Open mind for a different view And nothing else matters Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know But I know So close, no matter how far It couldn't be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are And nothing else matters Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know But I know I never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words, I don't just say And nothing else matters Trust I seek and I find in you Every day for us something new Open mind for a different view And nothing else matters Never cared for what they say Never cared for games they play Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know And I know, yeah, yeah So close, no matter how far Couldn't be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are No, nothing else matters

[@chrismontgomery3396]

Trivia fact about this song: James played the Lead Guitar Solo on the studio recording.

[@mattwaterhouse7908]

And all live performances

[@noor6668]

he played all guitars on the studio version, kirk has nothing to do with it except live.

[@Starlesslight]

I feel like popular music today is more about finding a catchy piece of music and beating it to death. If a label heard a song like this today, they would absolutely break it down and tear out every part that sounded catchy, and turn every one of those parts into individual songs in an effort to try and make as much profit with as little wasteed music as possible.

[@MrAngelDevilSoul]

I'm agree with your theory about solos nowdays

[@makhilal5526]

You should try another song Fade to black

[@DCBrubeck420]

Millie, I like how your dog is also reacting to this song 😂

[@odelbert]

I enjoy to watch your reactions and analyzes. It's always great to discover new sounds right? Can't you please try Public Image Limited (P.I.L.) - Ease and The Bevis Frond - Superseded (live at Rockpalast, Germany 2004), or why not go all bananas and do Heilung - Krigsgaldr (live at Castlefest 2017). I'd love to see you do all of them 😉

[@Goomberdups]

haunting

[@GooniesNeverSayDie1980]

The strings section of *_Nothing Else Matters_** and *_Disarm°_* are the two songs that got me to love a strings section in Rock and all its sub-genres.🎻 *being Metallica, °being The Smashing Pumpkins

[@chrishowell6549]

You're absolitely right about guitar solos now days and I think most listeners are aware of it. Its funny though. In the past it was nearly a requirement and therefore making it predictable and redundant, but even if it was, you can here the hard work, creativity and bared emotion they wanted to express in those tracks. The solo may have once been obligatory, but if it was of an overall high quality, it never sounded that way.

[@gkumar4767]

Hi Millie, Saw and listened for the first time to your reaction to Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters and liked it. You made a valid point- every time you listen to a song, you discover something new. Since you like this song very much, I think you will also like a cover of this song by an Indian rock band, Thaikkudam Bridge. The video name on KZbin is Mix - Thaikkudam Bridge - Nothing Else Matters. In this version, the violin is more pronounced. Best Wishes and Regards!

[@Tijuanabill]

Guitar solos are a thing of the past, I agree. Also chorus, bridge, any changes, in any way, to the melody, etc. Modern music is just parts of songs, not a whole song.

[@Daskaren]

Computers cant make solos and modern music relies almost entirely on computers...

[@Tijuanabill]

@@Daskaren You might check in with the latest developments in AI, friend. It's shocking. But my point is more general about boring song structure, if you can even call it that, when there is one melody that never changes. It's the artists themselves, that are writing boring music with computers. They could instead write music that isn't boring, and serves a purpose beyond Tik Tok dance background music.

[@ragde2163]

❤❤❤

[@davidw7]

Their recent performances of songs done on the Jimmy Kimmel show LIVE a couple weeks ago ... as a week-long chat and performances and chat of them today you can view on KZbin with quickly gaining 100s of 1000s of views. How GREAT James still sounds and the band can perform hitting 60+ of age ... not just singing, but playing and singing metal yet today. Also with the release of a new album of new songs that may not break sales records.... but will do well as last I heard was nearing top 20 in sales. Keeps them relevant to today's generations and sealing their Iconic status as unmatchable in still able to perform at a high level in live concerts. I recommend others view those Jimmy Kimmel live performances on KZbin and clearly proves iconic levels still in performing as a group.

[@chrishowell6549]

Oh hell yes. When they performed "Holier than thou" I was so fucking giddy. That's not a radio song around here and I'm so glad they played it, and played it well.

[@larrysaenz8964]

Millie my love yes Metallica I'm a great fan always a pleasure great to see ya love and compassion ljs

[@m4nu003]

All I can say about the solos is, that sometimes less is more. Metallica is my fav. band. i've saw them 4 times and they changed my life. I hope your listen more to they old stuff, RTL or MOP or Kill em All for example ^^

[@tommywalker3746]

Should also checkout the Ride the lightning album.

[@bluesman6236]

Love your channel, Millie. By the way, you speak very, very great English.....impressiv!!!

[@donniecouch5689]

Metallica was a garage band, no internet, they spent all of their extra time on their instruments, Pink Floyd as well.

[@ipezmusic]

Your pet has great musical taste!

[@cristealaurentiu2440]

GOAT

[@lloydmason4948]

How many times can you say the word like in a video?

[@rolandopaniagua2328]

Clásico de clásico ❤

[@lindakessler8768]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielrobles2612]

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica & San Francisco Symphonic Orchestra... good good good

[@ianpermana9473]

5:16 solo.. My heart is broken

[@theguy3037]

My first time here…great reaction…I’m. Ot sure what you pendant is that you decided to wear? My phone may not be able to make it out…curious is all…

[@Wreath83]

Nice reaction 👍

[@ProAtFruit]

Just saw them live on Aug 4, 2023 and now I can appreciate this song. Well I've always like it but before I found it a little slow and boring but now I'm like this is a masterpiece lmao.

[@TedRader]

The coolesdt thing about listening to a song by Metallica (or any other badass group), you can hear it a hundred times, but when you REALLY listen, you pick up things you missed the last hundred times you've listened to it

[@ledzep331]

I got marred with this song playing. I got divorced to Black Sabbath's Evil Women. There's a great rock track for all occasions.

[@dankirk00]

There’s a really cool cover of this song by Apocalyptica..on cellos

[@xaviergough9359]

They don't work with Bob because he's the only one who really pushed back and not just catered to their every whim. He actually critiqued them constructively.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

Rock critiqued them so hard, they did four albums with him. 🤪😉 And did the bass work on St. Anger.

[@xaviergough9359]

@@tallycahamuhlhetru26 Yes, their most commercially successful period was working with him, but it was not easy at all. It's visually well-documented.

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Millie you are right mostly about guitar solos--there are a few exceptions...Jack White has a few(even though he's not brand new), one example is the 7 NATION ARMY from the WHITE STRIPES.

[@sergiovasconcelos6961]

Hi! Listen to "Blackbird" by Alter Bridge. It has an amazing guitar solo as well and you sure can feel it, it's full of emotion!

[@johnthompson6374]

We are excited for the day you choose to Ride The Lightning with us. #FadeToBlack Peace/JT

[@robertgraci2250]

Should also do a reaction to VoicePlay's cover of this song. It is very good.

[@suffocatdevil]

As for great solos in new music, you should check out a band called massive wagons with the song “ratio”.

[@carlosjavierdespo]

Reacction great.millie.🎼🎶📣🎸🎤🤘🇺🇸

[@christianventes5100]

8:45 Electric guitar although still used are not the priority anymore

[@tonykubilius9971]

A beautiful song by the great Metallica and a beautiful lady named Millie🤘😍😘🔥🤗❤️

[@justitia257]

Millie Sei Fantastica 🌹

[@scottlambert2949]

You should listen to the song by the band ac/dc called thunderstruck

[@ryanartim1021]

Millie Mochi Tunes It's because the best musicians aren't playing or making the kind of music that is "popular". Listen to Derek Trucks if you're looking for solos that you'll feel.

[@metalmark1214]

If you like this one, you'd like Testament Return to Serenity (kzbin.info/www/bejne/anS1gZWpqrpnpq8) and Trail of Tears (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnzchWCtd8mka80)

[@silviofranciscoribeirocres2804]

Essa até a minha avó conhece, reagir a isso só se chegou no planeta agora.

[@frmancini]

Ela não disse em nenhum momento que era a primeira vez ouvindo. Ela até cantou junto, claramente já conhecia a música.

[@silviofranciscoribeirocres2804]

@@frmancini reação assim na minha opinião nem tem graça, reagir a algo que já se conhece?

[@katherineschmidt2075]

Because music nowadays is all pop and rap. No-one really new in the metal / hard rock genre. And you m just probably didn't know as this is your 1st time watching the VC, James did the guitar solo, nearly always is Kirk. James likes being just the rythum guitar.

[@Krow-go3ps]

Why haven't you done any reactions to Jayson's band NEWSTED? They're so good & They're coming back around

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

*Jason

[@edwardjbrewer2733]

Try listening to Voiceplays version of this song

[@fatsodajuggalo]

You want a great guitar solo from 2018/19? Lorna Shore - to the hellfire

[@roopenikander]

React to van halen eruption guitar solo

[@TedRader]

Regarding solos...80's had the best, 90's close, but no cigar

[@tonycampbell4982]

Radio songs just don’t have time or forms to have a solo section it’s record companies and radio

[@ralphpeed3596]

Did you notice the bass is fretless

[@eldytolosa7077]

Nice reaction ma'am,try also to react maam to the cover song of franzrhythm family band from the Philippines, title nothing else matters,thank you im your new subcriber

[@blodekont5458]

2:11 ..and it is ruined when Lars starts drumming, way too loud... it ruins the whole song to a dozen of bolts in a washingmachine... unfathomable noise...

[@bernhardkaindl6096]

Nur das Original von Metallica Nothing Else Matters ist das beste.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Dang it! 666 likes....Have to save my +1. Rock n' Roll is Thé Devils music after all 😀 Around 9:00-something...WELL! If young but OLD soul....why not try swedish GHOSTs? (notch, notch, wink, wink)

[@tonycampbell4982]

This was when Lars the drummer done his best work

[@raffaeleandreini776]

In the end Linkin park Reatcion

[@YerkoCornejo-fd4kv]

Yeahh is bob rock produced to motley crue him

[@srtvlogs280]

Hey

[@SNOOPY_-]

if you find this good,you should google this from Kfir ochanon ,he really beats pretty much always the orginal

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

Metallica can do it All. Thrash metal, slower stuff or grunge

[@яИерихон]

so long hair = tough way to stereotype

[@zentralkonnektor]

Your Dog dont like Metallica 😂😂❤

[@jrtruth2426]

It's blues, not country lol.

[@cboyslim5490]

hammet most overrated guitarist ever

[@justonjenkins1589]

Terrible reaction

[@Molix1981]

Another person living in a cave...