Music Teacher Reacts to Dance Gavin Dance "Strawberry's Wake" | Music Shed #63

[@gabrielgoodloe6262]

"I don't know their history" ohhh boyyy lol

[@anthonylerma6869]

12-14 years of some CRAZZZY history lol

[@kostya123]

holy shit lol, i know exactly how that comment goes

[@deathVIAavatar]

Hey, you peeps want a brand new macbook? Friend gave me some and I just need to get rid of them. XD

[@BenPuckett]

I think there's a cocaine christmas in there at some point.

[@ceej93]

@@BenPuckett cocaine cringe fest*

[@document8817]

David: Which Dance Gavin Dance song should I do next? DGD Fans: ALL OF THEM

[@MusicShed]

That’s what I’m hearing sir

[@revengeacademy]

Become a DGD review channel 🤣🤣

[@cheesygorditacrunch1]

Lemon meringue tie

[@carlwainwright2619]

@@MusicShed prisoner, one in a million, the clean singer tillian has solo stuff as well , also check out lyrics lie

[@justins8994]

Spooks, Blue Dream, Evaporate, Nothing Special, Care, Summertime Gladness

[@firaVee]

A good first impression! But wait till "We Own The Night" blow your socks off

[@edcasey52]

Last last verse of We Own The Night is my favorite piece of DGD EVER

[@firaVee]

@@edcasey52 the funkiest

[@giacintaah]

the complete change in tempo right at the end but somehow it transitions beautifully & smooth- how? theyre all magicians.

[@Vivikingah]

i tought it was that song :C

[@vocondus]

There are only a handful of perfect songs out there. Bohemian Rhapsody, Welcome to the Black Parade, and We Own the Night are examples of those songs.

[@austinrandall1273]

The crazy thing is that this song doesn’t even come close to doing Tilian justice. He hits some amazing notes in “here comes the winter” “man of the year” many more

[@revengeacademy]

*boom* this comment right here 💯

[@cameronlott242]

Here comes the winner

[@ethancoleman287]

Correct

[@AGray21]

I often suggest Man of the Year as maybe the best DGD song ever made

[@Rob_Cary]

The last 3 albums are the best albums of their career. Then the Jonny Craig stuff. The early days of Tilian are alright...just stay away from the self titled album. Very rough time for the band and it just isn't good lol. Mothership I'd say is the bands crowning achievement. Once Tilian lost the thin whininess of his early days and got that signature rasp he has now, the whole bands been firing on all cylinders. Mothership, artificial selection, afterburner.... killed their whole discography with these 3 recent albums.

[@freezin114]

Tillian has been such a powerhouse in terms of vocals for DGD. He's one of those incredibly unique vocalists that you can just recognize immediately upon hearing it. Same goes for Jon, his screams are just amazing. Especially for them both to be in the range they are and yet still sound so almost raspy and strained, while as you said still being so clean and wonderful. Love to see people experiencing DGD, such a unique flavor of music. Loved the video and your musical take on it.

[@MeTakingAStand]

Jonny was a powerhouse too, and Kurt makes great music. DGD has had some excellent vocalists, and it's really no surprise that they've managed to stay successful despite so much turnover at frontman.

[@freezin114]

@@MeTakingAStand Absolutely this. It's been one amazing vocalist after another.

[@1missing]

The Tillian albums have def been their golden years. I feel the Craig years were the weakest, with Kurt they were starting to figure it out, and now with Tillian the formula is down.

[@abstractmuffin7129]

if you like jon, you should have a look at secret band, it has jon and maybe will and jon sings main

[@todds6048]

My son introduced me to these guys several years ago, and I sincerely love their style. I'm an old metal head/punk guy who has played in many bands over the years, and I can say that I find these guys to be exquisite musicians. Do yourself a favor and listen to anything on their album Mothership. My personal favorite from that release is Here Comes The Winner. It takes you on a musical journey.

[@jasonramirez637]

Mothership is definitely a start to finish album one of my favorites❤️

[@todds6048]

@@jasonramirez637 ... I agree. Fantastic album from start to finish.

[@revengeacademy]

Yes they killed it with mothership chocolate jackalope was phenommmmmenal to see them play live

[@MeTakingAStand]

Mothership was my first DGD album and it's still my favorite. I always go back to Inspire the Liars and Betrayed By the Game, but the whole album is stellar.

[@RayPini]

I just found this video so sorry for the 3 month late reply but FINALLY someone who is as big a fan of mothership as I am. I feel like it's their perfect inbetween of their new sound and sounds found on Artificial Selection/Afterburner. I feel like Mothership was super experimental for them and it just was the album that gave birth to the following 2.

[@GuillotineKing]

Definitely worth looking into the 3 variations(era's?) of Dance Gavin Dance, each vocalist brought their own flare. I personally was a fan of Kurt Travis era

[@0mike.caulfield0]

Agreed one from each at least.

[@Paul_Ward]

I also really appreciate Jonny Craig's vocals. We can say what we like about other aspects, but vocally he's a real beast when he puts some power in

[@sincerlyeric6585]

Kurt has my two favorite songs, but overall I like Tillians stuff the most.

[@0mike.caulfield0]

@@sincerlyeric6585 uneasy hearts weigh the most?!

[@sincerlyeric6585]

@@0mike.caulfield0 that and Tree Village.

[@Saerob]

You should check out "One in a Million" or "Inspire the Liars" by them

[@Jovviial]

Inspire the Liars is my favourite song, the melodies are so fucking gorgeous

[@swavypars4283]

“One in a million” is the worst song they have imo. “Inspire the liars” now, that’s one of their best! Cheers

[@Grow3Glow]

Both fantastic songs and great music videos

[@giacintaah]

or we own the night

[@xR4CC00Nx]

Betrayed By the Game, We Own the Night, Inspire the Liars, Gospel Burnout, then some old school with Blue Dream. Anything off Afterburner is great, except the Spanish one. Then you’ve got Story of My Bros for the lolz.

[@attackttck]

Wanna look at the comments but I forgot I came here so early. So, hey guys! DGD fan here

[@emcee_b]

I search DGD and sort by date posted at least once a week

[@happiness5255]

@@emcee_b i do it mostly everyday for videos like these lol

[@maddiealexandria5876]

Tilian Pearson has the voice of an angel, and DGD is one of the bands that got me into metal. This band will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@HeisntLegend]

I'm a little sad that you didn't mention one of the most powerful and striking lyrics in DGDs catalog. The first time I ever heard the words "I want YOU to matter to YOU, forget those backstabbers" I was personally awe struck by how hard they hit me as someone who deals with depression and low self image. I'm always happy to see a new DGD fan though, great video.

[@FluffyThieves]

Especially when a lot of Jon's lyrics are typically nonsense lol

[@nickmcknight6314]

Imagine you’re just chilling and then Jon Mess appears with a saxophone and saxes up your life.

[@Drea_A]

Do ANYTHING from Dance Gavin Dance & we will watch you. We are extremely dedicated & this is fascinating!

[@Shutupmike]

First thing I thought finding the thumbnail on the main page: YES.

[@battynattyxo]

This band is unmatched. Their music is pure magic. Full of highs and lows, amazing melodies and fun lyrics. Every song is a journey that I am 100% here for. 💜

[@Jack_Frost13]

Hey, reviews on DGD! Finally! Offer you to watch "Prisoner", "Young Robot" and "Son of a Robot". There's many interesting melody lines and more beautiful vocal for ya, check this out (at least you should watch last two, cuz this is animated cartoons, this is really interesting) And yes. Another interesting reaction with melody analysis. Thank you (but your puke wasn't that good, watch Family Guy to learn smth bout it XD)

[@captaincannabis3321]

You should check out Circa Survive, Anthony Green is one of the best singers in the genre.

[@jam3152]

Just for me, he is one of the greatest vocalist I’ve ever heard. My fav band

[@nathaliecuartas9358]

100 percent!

[@JackMihoff6969]

As much as I love Anthony’s recordings, he’s not good live.

[@MurkyTheSquid]

If we're talking Circa, i also suggest he react to La Dispute. My personal all time favorite band.

[@captaincannabis3321]

@@JackMihoff6969 Pre or Post Heroine addiction?

[@jizeskrais123]

PLEASE REACT TO MORE DANCE GAVIN DANCE AND BRING ME THE HORIZON - We own the night - uneasy hearts weights the most

[@studdly232]

Dgd has an amazing discography. They have a melodolic mix of jazz, punk, rock, funk, metal and more and blend it all so amazingly youll go from vibing to headbanging to grooving to moshing all in 1 song and no other band has such abrupt but smooth transitions

[@sourkat45]

"We Own The Night" demands your attention immediately!

[@ericrodriguez8805]

Out of all of the musicians who upload reaction videos, you’re the best by a country mile. Keep doing what you’re doing, dude.

[@alexsosa266]

Welcome to the family. All iterations of this band are excellent. The music, vibe and contrasting vocals remain through all lineups.

[@g0hl]

Love DGD! I have to say, what i love most about them is their harsh fusion between clean vocals and dirty vocals blended in with instrumentals that are somewhere in between. Honestly, it's like cooking a well balanced meal - you get a mixture of little things to create something just pheromonal. Love the reactions! Some others you may like: Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most, We Own The Night, and Head Hunter.

[@Master_Chief_2288]

This is my favorite music teacher I’ve never had. Thanks dude, keep rockin it!

[@UnreliablyGabe]

Man of the year is insane, one of their most intense and emotional songs

[@YeredMartinez]

Watching people react to Dance Gavin Dance, my FAVORITE (not that well known in México) band; and seeing it their joy and surprise in their faces has warmed my heart these last few months. Thank you!

[@caseynorman20xx]

New here, DGD lead me here. Highly recommend taking your time to listen to their discography, their progression is more remarkable than anything. And the fact that they are still together, even more so.

[@sabrinahdossantos1339]

Can I just say that this is the first video I watch from this channel and you referring to Tillian's voice as "voice of an angel" just made my night! Tillian is our king and savior

[@bandittree]

"Betrayed by the Game", one of my favorites from them. I think you'd like it. You might even, dare I say it, LOVE IT.

[@JuicyKaroo]

maaaaaan dance gavin dance is just one of the best. do some more! it doesn’t matter just pick one it’s all good.

[@rebelwhompergaming5328]

I love dual vocalists, especially the way these guys do it

[@canyoumimic]

i recommend just doing all of dgd lol

[@aidan8061]

Yes

[@edcasey52]

I second this

[@alzewski664]

yes

[@zakaryfink]

Album by album, full reaction

[@DatHombre]

Seriously he could close his eyes and pick a song and no matter what the video would be awesome n interesting!

[@godscoldhands77]

nice reaction.! DGD is one of the most underrated bands that i listen to. their new album 'afterburner' is still my aoty contender, it's damn near brilliant. i'm spinning it over and over again.

[@ICVisuals1]

It’s awesome how seeing someone vibe with an artist you love makes you fall in love with that artist again

[@mikehancho7172]

I remember seeing a comment on the original music video about how Jon represents the conscious and wanting your happiness and being carefree of life, and Will represents all of your worries and stress and bad things. Essentially tilian being so hyper focused on catching the bad guy, will, he’s losing hold of what’s important in life, or what matters. And the airplane is just a representation of traveling through life. Idk if that’s what they meant with the video but when I read that comment it really made the song mean that much more to me.

[@mitchellmetcalfe5796]

Your metaphor of a saxophone and violin is absolutely spot on.

[@henry199xx]

Yes! This is the best thing I stumbled into I’m a musician myself and this is one of my favorite bands. It’s so great seeing them get some recognition as amazing musicians

[@merchermills]

Man of the Year is hands down one of their best songs pls consider doing it next.

[@SweggyBread]

Dance Gavin Dance: - "We Own the Night" is a banger too

[@FienX_]

DGD fans will carry this channel alone! DGD is such a fucking spectacular band man, all era's of DGD have been amazing!

[@ferociousbung]

What I like about them is that they have some many different genres in one band. This song is poppy, Summertime Gladness is funky, and Man of the Year is heavy. Songs where he shows off his vocals more are Here Comes the Winner and Variation.

[@seembou]

thanks for your professional opinion. this is my favourite band, and you did not disappoint me) great band, great music.

[@Madsiekins]

Gospel burnout is DEFINITELY one of my favorites by DGD, same with: - Parallels - Chocolate Jackalope - Story Of My Bros Overall a great video, it feels great to see DGD get some recognition. Hoping to see more!

[@JesusOfPaign]

Fantastic band, first got into them in like 2015, and with every new release they just keep getting better and better. So unique and refreshing.

[@NuggetUnicorn]

Glad he got to experience this song especially never hearing of them before

[@matthewswanton6953]

You should react to One in a million by Dance Gavin Dance next, please!

[@mweajue]

YES I love one in a million so much

[@revengeacademy]

*Hallelujaaaaaahahaa*

[@hannarchy7945]

Chucky and the Giant Tortoise is honestly one of the best DGD songs in my mind

[@mikep308]

7:53 perfectly explains why DGD is by far my favorite band. 2 phenomenal lead singers with very contrasting styles blended so perfect but makes you feel different emotions at once. Love them

[@HeavyAndLow]

DGD is legendary

[@k.camillehoagland2572]

I loved this so much! DGD has been a favorite of mine for the last 13+ years, and your analysis of their sound (plus you rocking out to them) was excellent. What about “Truly Random Code” by A Lot Like Birds? Beautiful instrumentals and they have a former DGD vocalist. Also, “Act III: Modulate Back to the Tonic” by The Sound of Animals Fighting. Keep doing what you do!

[@joshjohnson1946]

I really enjoy hearing real musicians listen to Tillian for the first time. They always seem impressed. Also, John Mess.

[@genealmarietaylor4439]

Dance Gavin Dance is my favorite band 🖤🖤

[@aurleyy]

So happy to see you covering DGD!!

[@hunnybeezy]

Tillian hits notes that make me shiverrr

[@petergermain8443]

this is the best mic quality i've ever heard

[@ericaaustein313]

He compared DGD as an orchestra and I’m so for it

[@Yamadaaaa009]

Do some of their old songs with their old singers as well. "Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most" and "And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman"

[@Yamadaaaa009]

@Matthew Herman Talentless? Are you referring to the guy your parents gave birth to?

[@NvrLucky43]

I would love to see you react to some Slaves, "my soul is empty and full of white girls" or "I'd rather see your stars explode"

[@MeTakingAStand]

Would be cool to see him compare Slaves Jonny to DGD Jonny

[@hayleywarner7941]

🥲🥲🥲 I hate to admit it but Jonny craigs vocals are everything I live for.

[@DesbravandoGames]

Slaves With Matthew is so much better. Prayers,Witch Hunt, Talking to Myself,just to name a few

[@NvrLucky43]

@@DesbravandoGames they both good, saying one or the other is just a matter of opinion.

[@ericsmith116]

I think we just made another DGD fan boys and girls. The more the merrier.

[@stevew8815]

His reaction after the baseline! Exactly what I was hoping for.

[@blahquinnyblah]

My heart warmed up so much while watching this. Definitely got a new sub. My favorite band of all time, and to see your reaction to it was perfect. Ugh I couldn't get enough of this. Thank you so much for this. I teared up I won't lie. I love when new people find an interest for this band. They're blowing up amazing.

[@DisLogix]

new here and im honestly just impressed by his ability to play this on piano by ear immediately after hearing it

[@yazzybananas3106]

This was a random popup for me. But, I've been listening to DGD since high school. I've seen them live about 3 or 4 times. They are one of my favorite bands and they will never get old for me. I'm hoping to see them in 2021 or after the pandemic is over. I still have my tickets from last year😭. So glad to see them get recognized!

[@ivoryalvarado9943]

This band definitely includes inside jokes of dgd fan humor shizzz so it’s really fun to watch their music videos they’re like family V.V

[@alexizjimenez3553]

High quality reaction, MG you love what you do! And I really appreciate that.

[@ericstreff5810]

If you like Tilian’s voice so much, check out his old band Tides of Man! Seriously good

[@sailorember]

Please more DanceGavinDance!!! React to "Inspire the Liars" !

[@mariejae]

Loved hearing your knowledge along with one of my fave band's songs ❤

[@papathiqq3849]

After watching only one of your videos I can tell I'm gonna like your channel.

[@chris210racer]

You need to check out earlier Dance Gavin Dance stuff from the other two lead singers they had.

[@fridayjuniorjuniorfrizzle9272]

DGD fans love seeing reactions for people that have never heard of them😁😆!!

[@grandadbeef1368]

regarding your comment about the sampled drums, I'd strongly recommend the track unboxing on their song "Young Robot" by URM Academy. The mix was done by Kris Crummett and, as far as I'm aware, they don't actually use any samples for the drums (thought my understanding is much less than your own)

[@MusicShed]

I totally could be wrong

[@BarstucksCoffee]

Prisoner, on the same album as this one, is where you can see Tilian really flexing his vocals a little more 👌🏼

[@renaissent]

Dance Gavin Dance's Stroke God, Millionaire is another incredible showcase of the entire band's skill set, and you should definitely give it a reaction, or at least a listen

[@CalebMorea]

Inside the liars is an amazing song. It harmonizes both vocalists in a stunning way would recommend

[@JCST-lk6gm]

Inspire The Liars is another AMAZING song from these guys, it’s one of my favorites

[@EconID]

DGD is my utmost favorite band! Most fun to play guitar too. And I'm a metalhead to the core 😄 good analysis with the orchestra analogy.

[@juanayala1618]

MAN OF THE YEAR BY DGD IS OFF THE CHARTS HOPE YOU DO A REACTION ON THAT SONG!!!! LOVE YOUR REACTION !!

[@Stormshadow612-n8g]

They always make great videos. Very humorous. This is definitely their best song ever

[@zachgraham9047]

CIRCA SURVIVE NEXT!!!!!

[@alexg959]

Tesseract- Hexes live in the studio or last hope live by paramore

[@sourkat45]

This! Please review some Tesseract. Skyharbor and/or Karnivool would also be other great choices.

[@derekadkins9]

I just love how into it you were!

[@OcatPony]

Please do more DGD!!! They have so many more songs that highlight each persons skills and they are all bangin' songs!

[@jasonramirez637]

I love DGD, they are super talented even sound great live ❤️

[@jakecochran8808]

Yeah now that you've heard their new stuff, please go listen to everything. It's all fucking gold.

[@jakecochran8808]

But also listen to the earlier shit with Johnny craig. Then check out emerosa as well

[@Robtuse_]

That’s the beauty of the “post hardcore” genre you’ve now just been exposed to. 90% of the bands in this genre you’ll find instrument like qualities to the way they share the back and forth of clean and dirty vocals

[@JuacyGuac]

Deception !!!! God I love that song by them

[@imxyhem1197]

stumbled across this channel, love DGD and love analysis of music so thank you

[@SimplySketchyGT]

Lemon Meringue Tie by DGD may be a good one to contrast this post 2017 era. That's when Johnny Craig was lead vocals and he basically claims to be a soul singer, he was lead in Emarosa and Slaves (US) as well each have new sounds as he's left (they've matured and in some cases gotten better) but I can always feel the anguish / soul in Johnnys voice.

[@DWreck958]

Lol this band redefined their genre and made their record label filthy rich writing Downtown Battle Mountain. Its really a unique and legendary piece of art. That's still relevant 15 years after being recorded. Jonny was like what 17 or 18? Apparently laid down all the clean lyrics in an afternoon; on like 2-3 takes? Completely improvised i may add. Then finalized during editing.

[@justins8994]

“Guys got a voice of an Angel” Kurt, Andrew, Johnny: “What are we a joke to you?!....Actually, no, we’re all angelic in our respective right, you right.”

[@jeremynorris1482]

I truly think their best song is Strawberry Swisher pt.3. Huge range from Tillian and Jon, instruments are on point as always, and it has a ton of variety

[@tesseract2087]

ooo i love that you said the vocals are like instruments, because the unclean vocalist jon mess has said before that he uses his voice more as an instrument, which is why in most songs he has nonsensical lyrics, its more about what they sound like than what they mean

[@CNCiscool]

Old Issues songs are also pretty interesting to listen to

[@alejandrovillalobos63]

Theres been 3 diffrent lead singers, very rollercoastery history: -Tillian does the last 4 albums But before him was -Kurt travis. Good song with him is "uneasy hearts weigh the most" more punk but launched some of the overall style the band still goes with. But the first singer who the last singers modeled after subtly was -Jonny craig who definitely of the leads had the strongest voice. A great one with him was "And I told them I invented times new roman" I've been following these guys for years and from texas and baltimore. Sacramento has some serious talent haha.

[@cameronratcliff2421]

Man of the year dgd, evaporate dgd, they did a spanish song too

[@Jack_Frost13]

calantamienta global, if i'm rightly wrote it

[@torinthe]

HOnestly didn't expect DGD to get pulled into your channel, but boy am I glad! ...they're in my top 3. Hands down. Glad to see you enjoyed this! Musicianship.... Keisel guitars made a signature series for thier guitarist Will Swan :)

[@pandairl5076]

I am so glad I found this channel.. You are awesome

[@seaweedgreen3276]

First time viewer and I'm I love with this channel, you're so down to earth and seem like an awesome Dad and teacher!

[@ChrisBurdick28]

DGD has sooo many good songs. Tilian, the singer also has very good solo work. Great voice.

[@justins8994]

Also, literally EVERY DGD song has like 2 or 3 songs in one, it’s great