Music Teacher Reacts to Polyphia "G.O.A.T." | Music Shed EP 32

[@sheldonmorin897]

You can't miss the drummer being so on time, he definitely deserves props for holding them on time

[@mitchellsayer180]

It’s a really tough drum part too

[@Salvara]

They all use click tracks so they're just Hearing the metronome anyway

[@Salvara]

He is fantastic, one of the best members of the band for sure thouhg

[@Zzz-ghostyyy]

Max only the drummer uses clicker

[@troysmithfr]

@@Zzz-ghostyyy False, Tim said they all use them

[@CoenBijpost]

If you listen real close, the creepy opening melody is present the entire song. Every riff revolves around that melody. The harmonics in the main riff is the whole melody spelled out. Super ingenious, well hidden, but on discovery super obvious. I really dig this song.

[@robertonome2448]

more like a background loop I'd say

[@GromM-]

@@robertonome2448no hes right if you watch how this is broken down in Tim's video and if you breakdown the midi yourself that order of notes in the opening melody is basically always there its a lot more than just a background loop super impressive on their part

[@sonysdad4709]

i thought that was pretty obvious?

[@chegadesuade]

That's called a theme, and it just means they built the riffs around the theme. It's not ingenious, it's practical, especially when recording in so many takes.

[@zackmash851]

yep thats the motif, you can really hear it shine through when the guitar is playing only harmonics during the bass/drum breakdown

[@kevinmichaels3805]

So proud of my nephew Clay on the Drums. I love playing with him at home with my Ludwig Classic Maple Kit. He is truly amazing. Uncle Kevin

[@MusicShed]

Wooooo!! ThTs cool

[@rafoug]

He is a master

[@yagoovirus2751]

Bassist: hey I'm here as well

[@sampjs]

Didn't know yagoo likes prog

[@0777coco]

are you kidding? clay slays consistently!

[@user-ux1yv7fr3r]

yEa SuRe YoU aRe

[@Velocsity]

I never use to pay much attention to bass but god damn Clay 🔥

[@yagoovirus2751]

@@sampjs I actually like metal stuff and any musical form not just only vtube and anime xd Tldr: I'm a musician and I like music

[@iilostboiii5058]

His reaction to hearing it for the first time is my reaction to hearing it for the 100th time

[@nellanellaperched6767]

Him reacting to this is my 100th reaction to reacting to others reacting to this act.

[@brandonfuller22]

For real!

[@JoaoPauloSoares61]

Everytime I listen to this freaking song i find new elements. It's so amazing what they accomplished, it is truly the G.O.A.T.

[@JoaoPauloSoares61]

@@nellanellaperched6767 hahahaha true that

[@rumbleish]

The drummer is extraordinary here in this song . He is literally the metronome of throughout the song . Incredible work

[@andruhhhhh]

i think he has a metronome actually...

[@fajarputranto6410]

thats what he's supposed to do

[@xYottabyte]

drummers are considered the spine of any band because of that purpose too... being a metronome thats not the only reason just to clarify before someone corrects that drummers are not just metronomes

[@antonio1983muffer]

That's a drummer's work

[@svorecruit9239]

This song sounds like a remix of the original song but this the original

[@zombiespongebob6903]

Some of the best guitarists and quaterbacks are born and raised in Texas...must be something in the water.

[@LaYamiUwU]

Easy, it's mexican water. That's why their guitar playing is so spicy. UwU

[@sparticusrexx]

Except TB12 is from Cali.... lmao JK

[@zombiespongebob6903]

TB12 is the true G.O.A.T.!

[@joopapi4]

There must've been some Smoke on the Water... 0 3 5 0 3 6 5 don't kill me pls

[@dearlydeparted784]

is his name Billy

[@philbarton2832]

It cannot be understated how incredibly intricate the whole arrangement is and make no mistake the drummer is in charge here. Phenomenal performance from a band who are masters of their craft.

[@mehassharpie]

You know the song is good when you make the music teacher literally just take a deep reflection on how great music is in general

[@BallisticAero]

The drummer is so consistent I feel as though he is the foundation that the guitars sit atop of and then accent. Their tone in general makes this for me

[@tbomb62]

why are music teachers always so loveable? i just subbed

[@clowntheory8627]

The bass and the drums work together so amazingly in this song

[@timgove5337]

Polyphia did their first tours of Japan by joining forces with a Japanese KZbin guitar prodigy that had covered their song Aviator, incl the blazing Jason Richardson guest solo. When she was in elementary school. By the time she was 11 she was signed to Sony, her first two albums were all instrumental, she got to join the guys onstage and generally meet the world’s greatest shredders (Guthrie Govan gave her tips in person; she does NAMM Ibanez booth with Kiki Lourero & polyphia, Jason R; jams with bumblefoot, Mateus asato, etc; joint interviews with Marty Friedman; Paul Gilbert contacted her with an open/public video to give her free lessons, etc). For her 15th birthday she released two songs with her new band (guitarist & singer), and got Billy Sheehan & Shane Gaalaas as guest rhythm section. 15 yr old LisaX, One More Chance is Enough, check it out. (Remember to count! And yes,the keyboard slot is up for grabs!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWoqCkesZrb8U

[@HowardBuksbaum]

Totally agree. He sucks and the editing sucks. The whole thing is just stupid. I also hate his shirt. I hope he reads this

[@mikedrop4421]

Just found the channel and I absolutely love the pop up info boxes. I old enough to get major Vh1 nostalgia vibes and I can't thank you enough for it.

[@Kaonashimusic]

found out about your channel because of the chon reaction, i'm a huge fan of chon and not many people react to them so thankyou!

[@JuanEsquivel-ex8nv]

Kaonashi is litterally the chon prophet. I love your 8 bit style covers, specially the jungle rosewood one.

[@Kaonashimusic]

@@JuanEsquivel-ex8nv aw, thankyou so much :) i haven't got the time to do remixes right now but hopefully soon !

[@TwoandaHater]

PLINI- Electric Sunrise.

[@Ey3OnYouN00B]

Anything plini tbh

[@soulofash2112]

Selenium Forest is also good. But seriously, ANYTHING by Plini.

[@tylerbickford565]

Plini is amazing

[@akustikfun3339]

Cascade has join the chat

[@andromedaiscoming185]

Theres a good reaction to that song by another professional turned youtuber, cant remember his name but its there.

[@The_Fat_Turtle]

The drummers little groove at 3:43 is my favourite part of the whole song. I've been a guitar player for 25 years and obviously love what they are doing on guitar and bass, but the drummer is doing incredible work throughout.

[@DerDer84]

Just one of the insane things about this band I don't see too often is that when the bass is focused around the root notes, the guitars are playing a totally different riff based around the 3rd or the 5th of the root note so the entire band is playing 2 or 3 different melodies and somehow playing them all as chords with several different fills all being tied together by the drums that done even play a "safe beast in the pocket" it's really unique and had weird rhythms that work so well for the song.

[@PeachyKeena_]

not too much analysis going on but i do appreciate the fun fact cards that pop up

[@teahousesounds-meditationm6509]

4:20 made me wanna subscribe. Keep it real and getting some raw emotion on the screen man heck yea

[@mw2thriillagz]

I’m so glad you did this song. I was going to comment on your last video last nights and recommend it!! How awesome.

[@Stan_Halen]

The old school Pop-up Video vibes with the facts on screen is awesome. Great Vid

[@Akrymir]

I'd strongly recommend Animals as Leaders. Though Cafo is the most popular song done for reaction videos, I'd recommend any of their more current songs as they much better.

[@aidengoff2862]

I would like to see him react to either Physical Education or Ka$cade

[@sparticusrexx]

Could do a reaction video on just Tosin’s fingers alone

[@stedyshredy2772]

@@sparticusrexx Just Tosin's thumb for that matter, that thing is alien!

[@gddfhjiufcv]

No Cafo is still the best song they've ever done imo

[@Akrymir]

@@gddfhjiufcv It's great that you like the song, and I do as well... but from a musical and technical standpoint it's one of their weaker songs. It is however more palatable for those newer to the syncopated polyrhythmic writing style AAL incorporates, especially to metal fans.

[@TheMrodgers23]

I saw them live on the 22nd of September in Columbus with Dance Gavin Dance and my God were they amazing. They can play all this shit flawlessly live. DGD is my favorite band of all-time so getting to hear Polyphia too was out of this world. The raw drums and how absolutely incredible he is. The way their drummer keeps them on time makes their songs sound so perfect. Also, you have to give their bassist a lot of credit too. One of the most funky bass parts I've ever heard. Tim Henson is just an absolute animal. I can't wait to hear some new stuff from them.

[@hunnybeezy]

Never fails that when that guitar starts, instant goosebumps all over

[@mikegutschow8384]

Loved the piano outro Also the picture of shredded paper when you explained they used to shred harder lol.

[@primberrysoup8770]

this guy gets it bruh!! just being a part of music is one of the most fulfilling things in the world

[@elninorocksatx]

I subscribed as soon as you played that part on the piano. Loved it!

[@AtomicDoorknob]

one of the best shows i ever saw live and nobody on stage even moved

[@GhostBlackOp]

Never heard so many harmonics in a song.. They made the best use of this.. And heads off to the drummer.. Damnn the timings

[@афаф-д5х]

Excellent format with notes as the video progresses. Thank you for your work.

[@reykayman94]

It's amazing the way you reacted to the video. Most of the reaction videos pause it each 10 seconds to say stupid comments. You let the video continue in order to provide a good comment. Continue with the hard work. Cheers form Mexico.

[@shaney-poogarthwaite9111]

Im a guitarist loved it but drummer caught my ears instantly

[@MusicShed]

He’s great

[@The7thAdam]

That bassist is an absolute beast!!!!!!!!

[@sleepstaticmass]

Watching you always cheers me up. Thanks my dude.

[@MusicShed]

That makes me the happiest. I want to be able to bring joy to others.

[@AnMuiren]

That was the best music reaction vid I've seen in a long while. I mean I stayed to the end, unusual for me.

[@footshu6696]

Now you gotta watch ichika nitooo

[@JaredKere7]

Liked the piano bit! Give O. D. and/or Nasty a listen if you want more Polyphia

[@DatHombre]

I swear the entire album is sooo great. I think my favorites off it might be Death Note or Saucy

[@kartikxramesh]

Such a good album, can't wait for a new one

[@nikka8507]

FINALLY someone wh doesnt turn a 3 minute song into a 40 min video i love you, have a great day

[@blackmage567]

These guys are insane. THe melody is mostly implicit in the chord progression. They are very on top of it with the guitar parts. And the beat is really tight, with the guitars and bass keeping the accents. Even when the drums are not playing (like in the beginning) the beat is so clear and makes you move your head.

[@MnrMassyn]

I absolutely adore this band! Great reaction! Another great song by them that you should consider is Nightmare!

[@matthewenriquez825]

Not sure if there’s already been a video on CHON but if not they are definitely worth checking out

[@AJZ0626]

Saw these guys, in Boston, this past Thursday and they were awesome!!! Played just before DGD!!!

[@jakewildfong2213]

First video I’ve seen from you, liked and subscribed.

[@Singulitarian]

Polyphia collaborated with BABYMETAL on their new Brand New Day song.

[@sursy3438]

Whuut

[@Singulitarian]

@@sursy3438 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6UZnqojZWcadE

[@JulienisInterested]

I really love what you said about the love we all have about music. Feel the exact same way!

[@mincentprice1041]

Thanks very much. It's great to see a new channel where - through your community - you can shine a light on tremendously talented musicians and vocalists, like these. I really enjoyed it here new sub/bell

[@myriadpath]

haunting beauty seems like a cliche phrase, but to me it best sums up the tone of this piece

[@justinguitarcia]

new to this channel. love the 'behind the music' vibes with the info boxes. great stuff dude

[@Zain17Said]

Pauses right before clay’s base solo: ugh! Talks over clay’s base solo: 😭 WHYYYY

[@meganthompson3120]

came here from the dance gavin dance video you just posted and I have now subscribed. I love how pure your reactions are also check out Spiritbox!! They're one of my all time favorites. Trust Fall was the first I ever heard. Blessed Be is also really fucking good!

[@MusicShed]

We did Spiritbox!

[@mendjamena1462]

They‘re back with Playing God which is another masterpiece

[@MusicShed]

Filmed, out soon!

[@Chungus97]

The absolute disrespect shown by my man, not even pausing the music, just talks over the bass solo. That's a federal offense in some places ya know.

[@powdanjr]

Really gonna need you to react to some Thank You Scientists, perfect for any music teacher to react to

[@bigrat4780]

I love the extra info on the sides!

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart2476]

Cool piece, so much emotion and heavy going on at the same time

[@srhiers29]

Check out Sokoninaru. Best way to describe them is Japanese mashup of Polyphia, Protest the Hero, and Dirty Loops. Good tracks to review are "Tenohira De Odoru", "Re:program", "Gou Ni Myo", and "Complicated System".

[@juanmahdez94]

Just discovered the channel. Take my subscription you good man.

[@erikmorte1010]

You make me coment by your ending cover!! you trapped me into the sound! I reproduce a playlist while i working and I paused to see what happened! You're a great musician!

[@enfinite6761]

Had to subscribe when I saw you review 2 bands I thought nobody really heard of that are my absolute favorite, Dance Gavin Dance and Polyphia.

[@TheeRebel]

So glad i found you. Im in the right place because you listen just like i do.. every reaction u had was exactly like mine lol . Knowing your a teacher.. gives me a lil more confidence in my training. Im on to something 😎 great content.

[@matthewjakubowski9020]

"I'm gonna have nightmares about that" Just wait until Tim comes in.

[@Stfugb2s]

I really love the "pop-up video" format

[@Terry.M.I.]

this is my first video here and im hooked i listen to polyphia all the time but you adding those fun facts to the screen made me just instantly click subscribe after i seen the second fact

[@42k78]

I like how the drummer is actually playing his part perfectly. I can't tell with all the other guys but the drummer is not missing a single hit.

[@MrOmen420]

Im loving your side note fact pop ups, very original and well informed, love it Btw you should check out nightmare or euphoria from them, most definitely worth it

[@danaemmons3885]

For something to switch it up, Chris Turner: 40 Roll It’s a drum instrumental and it’s absolutely insane!

[@bubbyj1332]

The live performance is exact down to the second. Drummer on some GOAT shit.

[@PhantomWowfull]

Took me 2 weeks but i finally play the whole intro perfectly !

[@MusicShed]

YES!!!! Awesome awesome.

[@PhantomWowfull]

@@MusicShed This is too much fun ! Its really different from the typical technical shred we got in metal music, feels harder

[@rhettzkie]

You gotta do unleash the archers - the awakening. It's a MUST!

[@metal-adjacent]

your xylo cover sealed the deal, liked and subscribed!

[@HugoSR258]

If you want to check out something you've maybe never listened to, check out Destroyer by Inferi! Highly technical while still being melodic

[@wowisboring]

i found polyphia from a video on facebook of a little bit of guitar solo. i'm not a musician and ive always been curios what a professional thinks of it. because it sounds amazing to me.

[@majorstean]

Highly recommend checking out Between The Buried & Me - Extremophile Elite (live from the fidelitorium)

[@vickzo_4103]

This channels a little too underrated it’s so high quality hope the clout comes in soon

[@austinhaynes2873]

Found you because of you jinjer reactions but had to sub and hit the bell for your awesome content!

[@tannercaldwell7380]

Lol just for kicks (I also don’t know if you have already seen it) but check out Demolisher by Slaughter to Prevail

[@FlutterFreaxrr]

i fucking love this song

[@MusicShed]

It’s growing on me

[@dr.chip-inski5513]

Glad you enjoyed the music like the rest of us... but as a music teacher, I would have expected more analysis on the musicality of this piece... other than generic statements like the guitarist is great and it’s nice to see the passion from musicians.. I don’t know the video just seemed lazy and as an initial reaction of such a masterpiece, you didn’t seem all that impressed/mind blown... which is fine, you’re entitled to your own honest reaction but... I’m sure other people who truly felt this song reacted much more excitedly and was at sheer awe. You didn’t at all scratch the surface; didn’t tell me something I already knew (again as a “music teacher”). Just wanted to share some, hopefully, constructive feedback.

[@soulofash2112]

That's... Not what this guy does? I mean, what, are you wanting him to sit there slackjawed and gobsmacked, at a loss for words, overcome with emotion at the sheer scope of the song? Do you want him to dissect the structure of it, piece by piece, breaking down what the musicians were trying to say by using an augmented arpeggio instead of a diminished? Cripesamighty, are all Polyphia fans so up their own arse? It's a reaction video, not a blowjob.

[@dr.chip-inski5513]

@@soulofash2112 oh here we go another keyboard warrior using his fingers to comment absolute nonsense because he cant play guitar for shit. Here's what you do "mate"... talk to me when you learn how to bend a fuxkin string again.. . Then read my initial comment again, and realize that if you were actually smart, you really shouldnt have said anything at all... okay Soul of Shit?

[@devonuzi]

@@dr.chip-inski5513 Jesus christ you're fucken salty. His comment had the EXACT same energy as yours. He didn't insult you at all😂. Also holy shit you're insecure. "you're mad you can't play guitar" "bend a string then talk" Damm bro who hurt your pride that you have to defend it that aggressively now?

[@sobmadrox]

It's a REACTION not a DISSECTION. I think the song took him by surprise and he was out of TEACHER mode and just turned into a normal bloke being audio-raped by this insane song. Let the man enjoy it... as before, it's a reaction.

[@soulofash2112]

@@dr.chip-inski5513 just tired of how pretentious you lot are. Also, wow, racist much? I'm originally from the UK, "mate" is a fairly benign term used to refer to, well, everyone. Also, yeah--can't do string bends right now because nerve and tendon damage to my hands, from when I lived in Darfur. You know, during the genocide? But, rather than continue to engage with you, since it'll go nowhere, I'll leave you to it. Point I was making is this is a reaction video, and there's no reason to be a pretentious git about it, and you've proven my point in spades.

[@RudyAdad012]

wow...so greet. i like it.Good Job man. Like From Malaysia

[@breeenderbre]

If you´ve loved this one, then you should definately check out Unprocessed, they went on Tour together.

[@Nicholasskram]

You should react to Manuel Gardner and Tim Henson playing In the cut. It’s pure gold.

[@alfonsoalv6042]

Tricot - Potage. Math rock at it’s finest

[@TheSeeking2know]

Great improvisation at the end

[@Mandalore18]

Since you’re starting to dip into the progressive metal scene I think it would be cool to hear your thoughts on some meshuggah, maybe dancers to a discordant system. Or if you liked polyphia I know you’ll love animals as leaders. Probably the best prog band on the scene right now any song by them will definitely grab your attention. Love the channel man 👍🏻

[@AntonKorvin]

Thanks for video!!)

[@Shiroar]

Please react to Sokoninaru! I seriously cannot recommend this band enough. Damn talented musicians and beautiful prog rock. I suggest starting with Gou Ni Moyu, Tenohira De Odoru, or the new song Lament Moment.

[@El-ingobernable]

i wish you had done some of their first stuff like Transcend or Impassion instead. im from Dallas and seen them live but unfortunately it wasnt the original 4 members.

[@bul166]

Almost like the melody is within the harmonics. It’s so multi layered & technical, but it’s not so technique driven that it’s just like an exercise. Idk how to articulate it. Some musicians are super technically sound & gifted, but get too caught up in that aspect and it seems like you’re watching a sport or a clinic or something, lol. There’s no soul to it sometimes. But Polyphia doesn’t do that. They still are playing for the song and the piece. Tim Henson will/is changing the way guitar is played, approached, incorporated into music but he never crowbars a part in that seems like it’s there just to show off technique.

[@dafook865]

You should react to wavey-fade your mind will be blown. Ultra superior musicianship.

[@edjaedavid6362]

Please do "Dance Gavin Dance". They have insane vocals and instruments.

[@navaronehartman8880]

Ok, if you like this then you have to see Animals as Leaders next. Tosin Abasi is an amazing guitarist but the band as a whole is amazing. Recommendations would be Physical Education, The Woven Web, or Somnarium with The Brain Dance as an honorable mention.

[@Stryxxxx]

Vocalist: I’m the Waldo, come find me.

[@forevertaken8955]

Thanks for reacting to this! Next up, rule of nines by spiritbox

[@piercedabearonce6125]

there is a band from my town that plays music just like this! they're Delete Insert

[@HellbornNL]

have heard of them by name but never checked their stuff out. it sound cool and all but it not my style. it is bloody well executed and it great craftmanship good video once again.

[@nodekapunk]

There older stuff is more metal/shredy, and it slowly morphs into a trapy vibe. They kinda tip toe into multiple genres based on albums.

[@HellbornNL]

@@nodekapunk yeah im more into that metal/shreddy stuff then the trapy stuff. still great crafstmanship tho

[@psycan95]

he’s feelin it

[@jonathansonnier3078]

Yea they are perfectionists .. even they say that they are Snobs lol. It’s not that though they are just Passionate The Main Guitarist out a state of the art studio in his house and basically never leaves and you can tell. They remind me of a younger Dream Theater. I used to Love Dream theatre back in high school so yea These guys are very similar in musicianship

[@twicebittenthasme5545]

Every time I think I want to learn music, how to play the guitar and similar, along comes a group that just pushes that dream back into the closet. Not because I lost my desire. No, it's because I have 2 left feet for hands, am possibly tone deaf and then there's these guys which only serve to amplify my mote than insufficient capabilities. Great video. Thanks for sharing!