Music Teacher Reacts to Jinjer "Home Back" | Music Shed #88

[@haven5144]

Addicted to jinjer and spiritbox lately. The vocals stand out but it's easy to miss just how amazing the instruments are! Such creativity and uniqueness.

[@Kugashiro]

Could not agree more, I have the same thing. And a lot of people react to it with comments like: "Oh why cuz it's two female fronted metalgroups? boring". No, It's because they are both very different bands, but to me it's very clear they are ahead of the pack sort of speak, both as musicians and lyrically. To me the overall most interesting is Jinjer, but I like spiritbox too. I like their latest release called 'Constance'.

[@RomanNamorr]

You may like "infected rain" too

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Can't wait for conversation with Eugene.

[@pyramidas666]

Jinjer - Cover on Piano...... AWESOME!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Greetings from Germany🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@torstenjosephkartelmeyer4623]

One of the , if not the, best reactions to Jinjer... especially our short jam...

[@darzog666]

I love watching you and other musicians react to Jinjer songs. I always learn something. :) Plus it's just fun watching people geek out about things they love.

[@ExodiaWins]

Jinjer - Pit of Consciousness live in Kiev!! So good!!

[@danidynamite2]

You mentioned not really having listened to much metal music and I'd love to see you explore the genre and its subgenres. I think people who don't listen to metal on a regular basis would probably be really surprised and impressed with the amount of talent there is to find.

[@KoonFox6560]

95% of metal bands are garbage loud noise and it gives the genre a bad name... the talented ones are so much more intense and interesting than any other music though, in my opinion

[@seantimmons5900]

Thank you for bringing up the connection with classical music. There is definitely a classical element to their music. It's not simple. It has a depth.

[@renatoszfr]

Really loved to see (and especially hear) you playing the piano! Great reaction!

I love when you play the song chords on the keyboard!

[@benniecameron6441]

Really really really enjoy seeing and hearing this guy react to jinger. Knowing this type of music previously wasn't his thing and now totally moved by it. Real musicians can get knocked off their feet by any genre when the song/band has the components we appreciate in respect to talent and creativity . I really like how he goes to the piano to translate the notes and chords while dropping some knowledge ...and just like piano isn't my thing - musicians respect and appreciate talent. So keep fingering those keys piano man, I'm loving it all.

[@scuffedclick4907]

7:36 to 9:30 is the epitome of music appreciation.

[@stoaf88]

Dude ur jinjer reviews are the best, you are a great musician as well

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

It's Jinjer time and I will always be there. Awesome break down. Peace from Alaska

[@MusicShed]

Stan the Alaskan!

[@corvusbonehand1415]

Jinjer is Legend. They are so creative and all at such a high quality level. I played Bass and singing in a lot of Bands in the past and I am always amazed by the ideas and excellent arrangements of jinjer. And I have to say that I always like you reactions. It is always nice to see how you feel the music and how you're in love with the music. Greetings from Germany, Corvus

[@notowar5560]

Check this song again in your free time with the lyrics in front of you, and you will understand it better. It hits hard, emotionally speaking.

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

Might be my favorite Jinjer song. Super reaction with great insights. Looking forward to your convo with Eugene. I was lucky enough to see them live pre-covid.

[@jazoon7249]

So awesome to hear someone in the Band verbalize the importance of Vlad joining the Band. You can really hear and feel the difference in how the music is played and composed seen he joined. Just listen to difference in the studio version of Pisces compared to the live session, the song flows so much better. He was the missing piece. Thank you, can't wait for that conversation.

[@SoulsborneKnights77]

When you said that Bass and Drum ( Eugene & Vlad ) are mechanics to the Band !!! It's exactly what Metal Music is Essential !!! I'm a pure Metalhead and a approve you of so well about that statement !!! You are clearly someone that understand music oh so well !!! Peace Bruh 🤘🤘🤘

[@benniecameron6441]

Yes, I like this guy because he's a musician reacting with the understanding of technical and creative mastery instead of a genre that previously wasn't his cup of tea. I love it when I find a new gem that speaks to me so his reaction to jinger is genuine and why we are here. Subscribed and hit the bell, this dude is legit cool.

[@terryminator4208]

Eugene is an awesome dude.

[@williamsatnan4380]

You would love Rivers of Nihil - Where the Owls Know My Name. It shatters genres.

[@rkuntz]

You have one of the best reaction channels out there David! I love when you break down different chords and progressions and play with them on your keyboard. Really cool to hear those same chords in a different way, and kind of illustrates how universal music is even amongst completely different genres.

[@ragnarlothbrook3083]

Okay I wasn't sure about you.....but then you broke it down intricately, and added a splash of dream theater. Rock on.

[@blindbubba9001]

...my first concert in 76 at the miami baseball stadium was the who.....it was insane....but jinjer is now my favorite band of all time.....not exactly sure why...too many reasons....dig your metaphysical commentary....life is just one breath...pay attention to it.....this song is so personal to them it brings tears....that smooth section is straight up bossa nova...check "girl from ipanema"....nice licks on the keys cuz...agree with the vlad comment..they are complete....thanks...peace...

[@tobimobiv1]

Loved the reaction. But holy hell I spent more time watching advertisements than i did watching jinjer.

[@stub011]

It’s a bit like 20 odd years ago when I first heard Slipknot and it changed my perspective on music forever. I think for many people Jinjer are doing the same now.

[@pagemaker2417]

For myself i define Jinjer as ESTHETIC METAL. They are great

[@rog2224]

For me there's something powerfully nostalgic about 9ths...

[@kasketmayne5346]

This whole video and song is about all the turmoil in the Ukraine. Sounds like from the perspective of innocent civilians.

[@tee4222]

I take it as the perspective of a child. A life that consists of cartoons and mermaids, unicorns and tea parties, replaced by the horrors of war

[@pete_lind]

@@tee4222 She wants her home back , they are refugees , they are from the part of Ukraine thats under Russian occupation .

[@tee4222]

@@pete_lind I’m well aware man, but I believe she’s telling it from the perspective of a child

[@xtravagentk1275]

It's just Ukraine, not "the" Ukraine btw.

[@seanemery6019]

What a great reaction to an amazing song / video. Really enjoyed your piano breakdown of d-minor 7th and all that technical music stuff. Thanks!

[@martinlopez1091]

Haces las mejores reacciones a jinjer.. estaba esperando Home back. Gracias ! 🇦🇷

[@maaronsmith]

All I have to say is, I love your channel. Oh... and thus is the best band on Earth right now

[@MusicShed]

J I N J E R!!!!!

[@alexandrestarinsky1055]

This is borshtch metal. Whatever they can find in the fridge can be mixed in the bowl and they will make it sound tasty. Very much appreciated your review this time, thanks!

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

👍😆 that might stick!

[@RiverOfHate88]

The most dynamic band since RUSH , I was instantly a fan

[@CamOp72]

Love your reactions. Can't wait to see the interview with Eugene. Such a great band!

[@immersion24]

100% agree...def one of the covid gifts is discovering this supremely gifted group of musicians.

[@Dan-kc3jy]

loved your keyboard breakdown, thanks for that :)

[@pauldickson3831]

Your comments about riffy-ness really stood out to me. It made me think of all of my favourite big riffy headbangers like "Hail to the King" by Avenged Sevenfold, "Square Hammer" by Ghost, and "Drink" by Alestorm. Then you talked about jazz influences which makes me think of "Helter Skelter" by Shining and pretty much everything by Zeal and Ardor. So many branches from pirate metal to hard rock. Thanks for giving me an excuse to headbang all afternoon dude!!!

[@tljr8927]

Saw on jinjer's stories that you got a shout out. Congrats!

[@MusicShed]

Can u post the link Jenny?

[@MrCharlesBiddle]

Periphery and Veil of Maya!

[@nimasharifi7999]

Awesome reaction, David! CAN'T wait for the conversation with Eugene video. Love his contribution to their music; also his personality is very relatable for me. Love n respect from Iran. Btw, love The Who and your intro :D

[@vinnybuscher6462]

I loved the reaction and decomposition. Jinjer is also a new favorite of mine following your reactions. I’ve never been a fan of the “growl” style of singing but she really pulls it off in conjunction with her sweet balladic vocals. Love their Metal sound, it’s fresh for a genre I thought had already been played out, thanks for pointing out the time signature changes, my ear is not adept to the finer aspects of rhythm; I just know when I like it! Looking forward to the conversation series!

[@vinnybuscher6462]

By the way, still awaiting your reaction to Arch Echo

[@hasgath]

The part that plays at 7:00 minutes, reminds me of the part of a very famous Brazilian song of bossa nova, called Girl from Ipanema by Tom Jobim (Garota de Ipanema ). even more considering that Bossa Nova is called Brazilian Jazz by some musicians.

[@rorchvega4510]

I was expecting jinjer to be the center of attention in this video but David really stole the spotlight when he started to play the piano.

[@gSWG3R]

Lmao, "home back exercises," I literally died at that hahahahaah

[@j.f.fisher5318]

As others have said it is about their hometown being caught in the war in eastern Ukraine, and more broadly about the plight of civilians caught in every war, often forced to become refugees to escape the violence. If you love The Who, you should check out The Hu. ;) They are Mongolian folk metal. Most famous for their song Wolf Totem. Yuve Yuve Yu is my favorite and they use drone footage to make an epic video that does for Mongolia what LOTR did for New Zeeland.

[@cyberia55]

Thanks for another awesome analysis. I can’t wait to see your conversation with Eugene!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

The entire function of this powerful Jinjer song and video is to deliver the message of the tragic lyrics. We should all pay attention to Tati's words and then figure out if there's anything we can do about it - even if it's taking small, tiny steps to improve something or to right a wrong in our own home country.

[@MusicShed]

Amen

[@LibertySpam]

Liberty is never given

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@LibertySpam The easy slope is authoritarianism. People don't have to do anything. It will just sneak up on them and grab them into submission. Liberty must be taught and fought every minute of the day. People must stay awake. Just ask the Russians. Oh, that's right. They are deep in sleep and denial -- as are many Americans.

[@anton41]

It’s a gift when you put out a metal video like jinjer or spiritbox

[@vladimirrightnow6804]

It*s the new!!!! Now - Pproressiv Rock!!!

[@saltydroog854]

This is such a tragically beautiful song.

[@MusicShed]

U binging Jinjer Music Shed!!!!!

[@saltydroog854]

@@MusicShed I love me some Jinjer. I discovered them about a year ago. It’s fun to watch others discover them.

[@Duane_Grabert]

Dude. You need to do this whole song on piano. Great job.

[@jaredcarrier9015]

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do iT!

[@odell4625]

I tell you what, this is one of their finest songs and videos. Her growlstoward the end of the song are just straight-up wicked. For me, 2020 was a great year for metal. I had been out of it for several years when I ran into Jinjer and got very strongly back into it. While Jinjer tops my list of who I started listening to, I've been listening to Tallah just as much for about the last six weeks. Would love to see you react to No one should read this Their debut album, Matriphagy is a concept album, and no one should read this is the first song on it. It has been named by several music reactors as the metal album of the year, and they have been called the breakout band of the year. Their drummer, Max Portnoy is the Son of Mike Portnoy, who drummed for dream theater and avenged Sevenfold. Their vocalist, Justin, has a KZbin channel, Called Hungry lights, where he has placed four solo concept albums. He is an almost unbelievably good musician, and he has one of the most unique and craziest voices I've ever heard. Would really like to see what you think of them.

[@blindbubba9001]

...tallah is amazing....they my second to jinjer....stellar band fantastic musicians and singer...the apples dont fall far from the portnoy tree....the song you mentioned is insanely good......

[@glootfrootswoot]

Yes, so I’ll be looking out for your “Music Teacher Covers” album on iTunes for purchase 💡

[@Stelios0388]

Beggars Dance is a good representation of a "jazzy" song that's on their album King of Everything.

[@KoonFox6560]

this song might be one of their most chaotic and dissonant songs... which says a lot for jinjer... and its so great at amplifying the lyrics/concept. even the jazzy interlude is an amazing audio and visual metaphor for people trying to pretend everything is ok for a tiny slice of time in a warzone but of course it quickly falls apart.

[@yubogolfer4040]

David, nice reaction and beautiful pianoplay in between. I'm looking forward to the upload of your interview with Eugene.

[@pablobezerra6804]

You should check out Angra (a Brazilian progressive metal band). Some songs: The Shadow Hunter, Magic Mirror, Silence Inside and Carolina IV

[@marygun7577]

Love Your reactions! 💙

[@Trepanation21]

laughed out loud at the home back exercises, ya shitters XD

[@Dark__Thoughts]

You didn't really touched onto the actual topic of the song, aside from the bands press statement about it. This song is specifically about the war in eastern Ukraine. Tatiana, Roman and Eugene are from that region, they decided to flee when the war started, leaving their families behind, in order to continue to make music. They eventually ended up residing in Kiev, but have been basically on tour ever since, just to make ends meet, right until covid came along - which is their longest pause without touring. If it weren't for Pisces going viral on reaction channels, vastly spreading the word and giving them a lot of exposure, then they'd probably be in a much tougher spot now. But yes, Vlad really is the icing on the Jinjer cake. He's such a good fit, and I love his style of drumming. I guess it is also fair to say that Jinjer is typically atypical. Them experimenting and doing what they want to do is what makes them so unique. Not everyone likes that, but I think a lot of people see their appeal nowadays, especially those with a good understanding of music.

[@tristantknight]

It's amazing to imagine one song saved their dreams and launched them into the stratosphere. Jinjer truly is a rare gem.

[@notimportant3686]

he doesnt' need to touch on it... he is dissecting it from the musical perspective... the content is literally irrelevant

[@Dark__Thoughts]

@@notimportant3686 Username checks out.

[@notimportant3686]

@@Dark__Thoughts sigh... you're so useless

[@TheMickey0718]

Vlad is the only other metal drummer who's impressed me on the same level as Mario Duplantier has.

[@rjh862]

I believe that Eugene refers to the bands music as "extreme"... He said it's not just rock or metal...its beyond that and they infuse many styles n genres of music. I'll be honest here n confess that it goes way over my head. I can't count out the beats or fully understand chord structures w 7ths n 9ths... I'm a self taught rock/blues player ( pentatonic scales)...but at 58 yrs old I love these guys ! Amazing on every level. This is a great review !! Thanks.

[@povking1460]

I can count it when it briefly changes to 4/4 time lol! It has that hard charging straightforward feel to it. Usually during the chorus or breakdown.

[@cheriev3768]

This video is scary as hell but the message is so real to their own lives

[@709mash]

The band just posted your link! Also, this song hits different when you remember where they are from. War has been there for a while now.

[@MusicShed]

Where’d they post it?

[@PlanaarisA7X]

Another great reaction, I love the piano interludes and music theory comments, they're so interesting to me! A recommendation from me is Sleep Token - Blood Sport, specifically the 'from the room below' version, I think you'll love it, it's a raw and powerful performance.

[@tjhorne82]

Just binged through your Jinjer reactions. If you're looking for more you may enjoy checking out "Outlander", "Retrospection (live inMelbourne)", "Cloud Factory (official live video)", "I Speak Astronomy", "On The Top (live in Kiev)", and "Bad Water (official live video)".

[@fredymayhem]

Dance Gavin Dance ten year anniversary show! Uneasy hearts weigh the most!

[@Acekhan201]

#SPOILER: 4:57 sums Jinjer up so well. Great video!

[@cormachayden1614]

I'd love to see you react to Eluveitie. They'll blow your mind... with hard beats and badass melodies.

[@cormachayden1614]

After seeing the video of Vlad playing Rachmaninov, I have a better understanding of his drumming style. He's playing the same style of music... but on the drums.

[@majorstean]

Gotta check out Between The Buried and Me, their song Selkies (The endless obsession) would be a good place to start. They're very well known in the Progressive Metal scene. Based on what you said you like about Jinjer, I think you'd dig them!

[@yinxed]

Hi this is a HAGGARD up vote "Per Aspera Ad Astra"

[@arc6017]

Great reaction man! As always, fun, enjoyable and insightful commentary. Great work, that Manson callback was spot on :) This song is a hell of banger about the war in their homecountry of Ukrayne and I agree with you: the video is amazing. The concept, the overall theme and visuals, the effects, very good stuff. Best video they made so far. Cheers.

[@shanemckenna392]

Another great female fronted metal band with amazing musicianship is Seven Spires. Check out their song "Succumb" you won't be disappointed! Awesome reaction

[@georgehenry8391]

Ok, after reading your comment here I went and checked them out, and I can only agree that David would like them and it would be fun to see him react to one or more or all of their songs. I was deeply impressed by them and listened to a good thirty minutes of videos and could have listened to more. They are so tight, so individually skilled, and their songs are catchy and very well composed. And Adrienne's vocal skills are definitely first rate. I could only become an instant fan. The appropriate response to their music seems to be excitement, joy and wonder.

[@shanemckenna392]

@@georgehenry8391 they are absolutely amazing! Hopefully, they will have there 3rd album out soon.

[@RobbHollen]

Great reaction as always, but I was so looking forward to your "Jinjer-land" intro.....

[@MusicShed]

I forgot!!!! Dang

[@sillygoose941]

That tensions and release video killed my ass

[@marcelowiek]

I have just one thing to say: if you already love Jinger, I can't wait to see when you start to react to "In This Moment" music videos, man! PS: have you wondered in one day to make a bonus video about you and your experience here in youtube with the reactions? I think it would be really interesting to watch and know more about yourself and how this amazing moment here with us have impacted in your life.

[@Bigandrewm]

Absolutely, a great drummer can absolutely carry a great band. I agree, Vlad is doing this with Jinjer. That concept applies across a lot of music over time: Danny Carey with Tool, Neal Pert/Rush, Tony Williams/Miles Davis Quintet, Elvin Jones/John Coltrane Quartet, Papa Jo Jones/Count Basie Orchestra - the list is long. Of course I know a lot more of the jazz ones.

[@jamesnorthan3284]

Jinjer is completely in a class/genre of their own. Nobody is doing what they can do. Everyone raves about Tatiana's vocals...which are phenomenal, but the rest of the band is a complete monster of it's own. Eugene, Vlad and Roman lay down some EXTREME music matched by very few others. Keep up the great work Jinjer and cant wait to hear what is coming next. Something ungodly I expect...having all this time off to write. Hope to see you soon in the NY area after all this covid crap passes! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

I agree. Every song is so different yet distinctly Jinjer. When they incorporate other genres they do it with such skill - like the bossa nova in this song. They really are unique.

[@jamesnorthan3284]

@@christopherscottdempwolf5759 they are absolute musical geniuses. For as long as they have been around, why haven't we heard of them sooner? They are definitely a force to be reckoned with and unlike anything anyone has ever seen before...or after for that matter too! They're doing what nobody has done. Mixing and blending styles not metal, but making it their own and it's still metal...absolute genius!!!

[@fredymayhem]

Do more Dance Gavin Dance! Please!

[@tonyrobles3461]

Isn't the drummer's first instrument the piano?... Making him ready for any angle they groove through.

[@TheRobertJohnsen]

I'm a new subscriber.. I have been hooked on Jinjer for years! Have you heard Dip a sail? Super intense

[@gastonmansilla8654]

I really enjoy your reactions an analisys. You should definitely try Opeth, something like Deliverance :)

[@gastonmansilla8654]

Harlequin forest and Drapery Falls could be other options

[@Swollen_Goat]

You are clearly getting more into metal now. 100% need to check out Periphery - Retile. I promise you will love it.

[@TheRealJonster]

Happy to have found your channel during the last couple of months of 2020. Happy New Year to you David, and to your loved ones! 2021 better open up for live music again; I'm in a serious drought here!

[@RockDocNeal]

David, I usually love your reactions, but with this video/song, you seemed to be focused solely on the music portion of the song and not the heavy anti-war meaning of the lyrics and video. This video tore my heart out when I first saw it a few days ago and considering that the song was written regarding Russian intervention when it was confined to the Eastern part of Ukraine (where they are from), I can't imagine how they have felt since the brutal all out illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine ordered by the irrational war criminal, Vladimir Putin. It's a brilliantly written song with the harder metal guitar/bass riffs with the weird intervals that add tension, Tatiana alternating from clean, hopeful sounding vocals instantly into harsh vocals to emphasize her anger and then the very cool "jazz-ish" section, which seems to portray a feeling of innocence, transitioning instantly into the super heavy end section relating the brutality and loss of war (for everyone, except the insulated, power hungry politicians who start them).

[@karine9300]

Great reaction as always! Please react to Gojira - The Gift Of Guilt (Live at Brixton Academy, London)

[@georgehenry8391]

How about the live Hellfest 2013 version of Where Dragons Dwell? I keep returning to that one for some reason - probably that 4 1/2 minutes of smashing ostinato backing the vocals at the end and Mario's insane drumming (although that is a feature of all their songs).

[@baronofgreymatter14]

JINJER are from Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk region. Their native town was and still remains occupied by pro-russin forces. And all the band members became war refugees and had to move to a different region (at first Lviv in Western Ukraine and later on Kyiv - the capital). This is a very personal song for them. (quoted from another youtube viewer)

[@ben2jumanji956]

Seems that modern metal bands love the guitar scrapes that gojira does

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Matt garstka - ectogenesis drum play through.

[@MusicShed]

Filmed, out soon

[@bloodblitzowns11]

@@MusicShed wooo :D

[@Der_Jan99]

Good Video. I really like your style of analyse to every Song you hear. You got my sub :D Recommendation: The German Metal Band Eskimo Callboy with their track "Hypa Hypa" or "MC Thunder". You wouldn't regret it

[@lucasssss135]

You should react to Your Broken Hero - A letter to Ashley. This song is from a KZbinr, but I think it was very good. But I wanted to see your analysis and your opinion about

[@hunterhutchins4766]

Man of the Year - Dance Gavin Dance. Shows the fluctuation of vocals from both leads in the band

[@tp-jl4zz]

U have to react/review twentyonepilots dude! U will be amazed how creative and talented they are!

[@ajoymercury]

Never thought that Jinjer was on the same label with Hoobastank

[@szpynda]

Please check "Mara Effect" by Spiritbox BUT Live from Studio. 3part song - 16min amazing work whole band.

[@tylerpd52]

Check out Ants of the Sky by Between the Buried and Me

[@itsLeftyLucy]

Sleep Token - Nazareth Just do iiiiiit

[@1quiquealvarado]

You should react to Unleash The Archers - TONIGHT WE RIDE, Brittney Slayes is amazing