Music Teacher REACTS TO Sleep Token "Jaws" | MUSIC SHED EP 132

[@itsLeftyLucy]

What AM I going to do now? What is my purpose in life? Actually, you called it. Sleep Token - The Offering

[@sayurimmiranda]

thank god

[@MusicShed]

I’m so disappointed you weren’t the first comment!! So depressing...lololol

[@itsLeftyLucy]

@@MusicShed Dude people always beat me, i dont know how!!

[@xRamZx]

@@itsLeftyLucy the band is up to something...new music imminent!?

[@michaelbuchsenschutz6575]

This Lefty Lucy guy is the one that introduced me to Sleep Token and Bring me to the Horizon.. These 2 groups are amazing.

[@gSWG3R]

Would strongly recommend their song "Higher," these guys have the ability to enter more progressive territory.

[@frankov_83]

What he said.

[@itsLeftyLucy]

This was the other one I recommended for months straight. Really hard to pick their "best" song.

[@gSWG3R]

@@itsLeftyLucy to be honest, it's just their best song in terms of progression and structure. It builds so well, has beautiful verse sections, and ends nice and heavy. Me likey.

[@itsLeftyLucy]

@@gSWG3R I feel ya. It's my #1 favorite from them, but I thought David might like Jaws better! Guess we'll see in 3 months when I keep bugging him for the next song. :D

[@Cornchps827]

The ending to higher is so heavy 👍

[@Istielthia]

Sleep Token is one of those bands that is technically great, but also so emotionally impactful. Listening to them for me is something I have to do when I'm not doing anything else. It just forces me to only experience the music.

[@RenalDistress]

Recommendation from these guys. As a piano player, you should check out Sleep Token's "Bloodsport - From The Room Below" You mentioned the drummer sounds like a gospel drummer. Technically they are a gospel band. The entire identity of the band surrounds the worship of a deity known as "Sleep". The point of the masks and the anonymity is because they want the music to be important, not their identity

[@RyanPeslak]

please do react to this one ^^^^^^^^^^

[@lpucci]

+1 on this recommendation if you really want to understand how talented this guy Vessel is

[@zachwillowbay1553]

Not the same.

[@RenalDistress]

@@zachwillowbay1553 what isn't the same?

[@zachwillowbay1553]

@@RenalDistress the genre of “gospel” music. And then being a “gospel” band have nothing to do with eachother

[@artyknighto6052]

Blood Sport and The Offering are also great songs from Sleep Token

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

Blood Sport has to be my favourite

[@armyofangels12]

Those are my two favorite also. Amazing band. Worship.

[@artyknighto6052]

@@armyofangels12 Worship.

[@dansullivan7220]

Specifically BloodSport From The Room Below.

[@jacksonconstantine5740]

Worship. Blood sport live from the room below.

[@davideljoy]

“Jaws” is one of the best songs I’ve heard this year. That guys voice is so soothing, I really love it, kind of a deep voice but really melodic.

[@davideljoy]

Also, I’ll keep saying you should check out Leprous. They have the best singer and drummer I’ve ever seen, and that’s saying a lot. It’s actually in the same spirit as Sleep Token, dark, but emotionally moving and powerful music.

[@TylerWaltonMusic]

New single from them released called “Alkaline”. It’s phenomenal

[@chloestarshine]

I could not love Sleep Token more. I'm so happy to see you discover them.

[@MusicShed]

Unique band

[@tn00bz]

It's about damn time! However, The Offering is their best song.

[@rustincohlebla2194]

nope, blood sport and fields of elation

[@nicholasdavidson1191]

Thread the Needle is their best imo

[@frankov_83]

Nah… there’s no such thing. Their albums are rollercoasters of rhythm and emotion.

[@paravarium]

I think the offering is pretty overrated, though I do enjoy it a lot. Prefer Higher, Calcutta, Thread The Needle, Sugar more any day.

[@tn00bz]

@@paravarium if they didnt have the offering I pretty much wouldn't listen to them.

[@savannahwilde339]

I heard this song in a friends car over a year ago now and have not gone a day without listening to it. It's a whole body experience. I think the music video relates to the song, with the longing for intimacy but. the idea of tearing each other apart in the process. The bug to me symbolises the decay of a relationship. I also highly recommend 'the offering' by them.

[@robdurfee6861]

You should definitely check out Thornhill - Where We Go When We Die. It’s such a great song from an exciting band from Australia

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Another fave band of mine. I could never get tired of reptile by them

[@Fallen577]

100% The Dark Pool is a masterpiece

[@Trepanation21]

Yes, this! Not only is Thornhill great, but there are so few 'reaction' videos for them. There's no gimmick to bandwagon, no exaggerated surprise face thumbnail, it's just good music that deserves to be heard.

[@yankeefan2710]

Yes! This song is playing at my funeral lol

[@harrybear23]

100% Thornhill is a must!!

[@americanmetalhead7318]

I highly, highly recommend their song The Offering. (And also The Mara Effect live - Spiritbox)

[@SoaJe]

+1 to The Mara Effect. Really special stuff.

[@marshallbutler3884]

The Offering is a must for Sleep Token

[@Tigerjunky93]

He is Vessel. He is a gift. Worship.

[@ReddersTV]

Would recommend the songs Blood Sport and Dark Signs by Sleep Token. Incredible songs.

[@RyanPeslak]

NOW REACT TO SLEEP TOKEN: BLOODSPORT (FROM THE ROOM BELOW)

[@YocrOwO]

MORE MORE MORE SLEEP TOKEN!!!

[@I-800-Unc-Drew]

Also, this song depicts a beautiful threat they can see in their partner, how they don’t fit together and the danger of such is something attractive and appealing. Watch the video again now knowing this, it's so good.

[@MusicShed]

Very interesting

[@uolegullook3847]

Honestly, react to all of their stuff ahaha

[@JRN-ef1ww]

There’s a number of reaction creators out there, but I love your channel because of how strongly you feel the music you are listening to. Never change sir!

[@janishoshi]

I love this band and this is by far my absolute favorite song of them 🫶 I’m just happy to be alive at the same time as them to appreciate their unique music. Great reactions, been enjoying them ☺️

[@dilanlimoncostelos2]

The lyrics impact me in the same way many Sleep Token songs do: It's you and your beloved. Something that feels holy and monstruous about you two. Nothing is ideal about you both, but suffering together makes it ideal. You both are broken together and that's what you know. That's what you love. And the video: Well, kinda the same really. I actually think it is about a suicide pact. These two girls sharing one last moment of connection, before the last divide. ...I don't know about the bug though, don't know what to tell ya. Anyways. Reacting while actually trying to play and figure out the music is a great idea for a channel man, keep it up!

[@xRamZx]

FINALLY! Now I have to wait for the next sleep token video...

[@chacecampbell2697]

Weather you react to it or not the vocalist's solo acoustic piano performance of 'Blood Sport' is an absolute treat you should hear. Especially as far as first time song listens go it has a monumental impact. Honestly without question in my top 10 live vocal performances I've ever come across and really just a phenomenal song. Only caveat is that it may or may not ruin the original version for you as it doesn't even comes close imo (not that the original is bad in the slightest, but like, damn the acoustic version is just on a completely different plane of existence.)

[@Shenkenstein]

Gonna have to respectfully disagree on that take. The original Blood Sport is so much more impactful emotionally (especially considering the ending-I was a little disappointed that the acoustic one didn't have "that" in it). However, I will agree that the acoustic one is just as phenomenal, in its own way.

[@andrewj3398]

You really have to check out this song…. Looks sport the room below is straight to the heart

[@badgerstevens8847]

Been waiting for this for what feels like a lifetime so happy

[@MattLaw2006]

I always heard The Offering but didnt know how the band was, or didnt pay attention. The instant I heard his voice I recognized it... I was like woah! Is this the guy that sings "The Offering"?? Dayummm

[@GCoWife]

Never heard of this band, oooo eee blew me out of the water! A new addition to my playlist! I could also watch you get excited and play piano all day, ALL DAY SIR!! 😘

[@MusicShed]

Pay me enuf and I’ll do it for ya!!! Lol

[@itsLeftyLucy]

This is a major reason why I wanted David to react to Sleep Token. :) Enjoy your new musical discoveries!

[@GCoWife]

@@itsLeftyLucy I’m in deep now, though as per my most recent comment I feel this frustrating need to know what they look like! I love to visualise the artists as I listen, epic band though and on my list of bands I need to see live for sure!

[@joewright7333]

So glad you reacted to this! Love this song and this band so much

[@brycenholmesVI]

Sleep Token-Atlantic is a must!!

[@graymind]

Sleep Token is one of the most underrated bands

[@LeatherDaddy97]

One of my absolute favorite bands. Really mature musicians and writers. Every song by them is a recommend, but blood sport, the offering, and calcutta would be the ones id try first. The drums on calcutta were not live tho

[@Marps2016]

yes yes yes, more sleep token please, one of the best bands out there right now

[@oneysays]

Never clicked on a video so fast. Love this group, they're truly something special.

[@jrhodes1798]

YES! So glad you're reacting to Sleep Token. Such an amazing band on so many fronts! Please, please, please react to more of their songs! Any and all of them are great! Also, Twelve Foot Ninja released a new fun and funky track, Long Way Home . Would love to see your reaction to that as well! Keep up the fun energy!

[@GCoWife]

Since you dropped this react I have been obsessed with Sleep Token. While I appreciate they are masked so people take in their music for exactly what is it and not focus too heavily on their appearance, I am growing ever more frustrated that I don’t know what the artists look like!! I like to imagine the singer when I listen and all I’m met with is a blank face!! Damn it! Stunningly talented musicians though!

[@MusicShed]

Surrender!

[@__Raze]

Love to see it! I hope you do more of these guys, their back catalogue is so good and varied, I think you'd enjoy any of their tracks so I hope you do even more! Can't wait to check out the reaction

[@GoalPost_er]

OMG... I haven't event watched yet but super excited for this reaction.

[@Baz1cTricks]

Now we need a reaction on Sleep Token - Atlantic

[@skylar8197]

I am not going to say who the drummer is, but I do know him and I believe Tony Royster Jr. is one of his biggest influences so you actually pretty much hit the nail right on the head lol

[@M4n1Acal1]

That's good I don't want to ever know who they are or their identity ever released.. Not what I want of course but it adds so much to them.. it's perfect.. Adds to their already perfection. Hope other people don't stalk and screw it up

[@zeg0ld]

DAAAAAMN, I LOVE these guys but I didn't even consider asking you to react to them but I'm so glad you did, I would say check out - The Offering, Higher, Sugar, Blood Sport or Nazareth. Honestly you can't go wrong with these guys, the fact that we don't know who they are adds to their own mysticism and aesthetic and I love it. Thanks for the great video as always! Worship

[@Nathdood]

Holy crap your reactions to this band are amazing haha. Please do more of them! I dont even care what song, cuz they're all amazing!

[@myaiua]

Listening to this song right now I've just realized how much the singer's highs remind me of Crywolf, especially his album Cataclasm and some live sessions he did a couple years ago.

[@nihilnihil161]

They just dropped their new single, Alkaline, you might get a kick out of it. Worship.

[@breeenderbre]

Yuss you finally reviewed one of my favourite bands. Only two to go. The Contotrtionist and Vildhjarta. I´m gonna recommend them until you review them :DD

[@TheFiveMeterMan]

This is definitely my favorite Sleep Token song (might even by my favorite song of all time actually), so glad to see this reaction. The absolutely crisp CRUNCH of the breakdowns in contrast to the beautiful melody gets me head banging every time I listen. Thanks for making this video!

[@Jezoa]

Same here. As a drummer, I just can’t get enough of II’s playing in this songs. It’s awesome

[@sasukenagashi57]

You gotta do Blood Sport (from the room below) it’s just the vocalist and the piano it’s what got me into this band. Sugar is also a favorite of mine too.

[@Dannyhota]

Love your reaction man, this is by far one of my favorite bands and you hit the nail on the head with the uniqueness. "Bloodsport - From The Room Below" is a perfect one for you to react to, i think, but you HAVE to go down their rabbit hole :)

[@lc81002]

I hadn't heard of Sleep Token, but I'm definitely going to check out more of their stuff. Obligatory plug for Starset - Bringing It Down.

[@andrewholub1632]

Guy hears Sleep Tolken then perfectly plays Sleep Tolken on the piano. What a virtuoso.

[@MusicShed]

All honesty here…I have a very strong ear and I have been learning much more complex music by ear for a long long time. These chord progressions are very simple. So, I guess I’m saying thank you 🙏, but it’s really not too difficulty with a song like this. 😘

[@BazirkTheGinger]

I'm so glad you finally got around to Sleep Token. These guys make fantastic music! You can't go wrong with any of their material.

[@2dadskissing]

The singer is a devout man who grew up heavily involved in church choirs, which is why his voice is insane. It's also why the music is so akin to gospel all the time. He does have solo stuff, and while I won't doxx him here you can find his identity on Reddit to see the other project. He's truly an incredible musician.

[@brandonpuckett4089]

His name is Vessel. That's the only identity that matters.

[@2dadskissing]

@@brandonpuckett4089 I disagree, his other music is incredible and I enjoy having more information about a singer I respect so much. I have never shared his identity directly and never will, but I do want people that also adore him to be able to find more of him and I hope they will also be respectful enough to keep his name out of conversations. Also, without finding his other music, many of the layers of meaning behind Sleep Token are obfuscated. Because I know more about him, I understand the project a lot more. It's not just a cool Lovecraft themed band, it's a veil and it serves a few different purposes. I recommend the dive if you ever get the wild itch, but also I respect just knowing him as Vessel for the sake of buying in to the surface level of the band. Once you peek behind the veil you cannot unsee.

[@brandonpuckett4089]

@@2dadskissing See, I am aware of the artist you're speaking of. I have heard the full catalogue of music from that artist, and it's beautiful! However, the Sleep Token project is one meant to focus on THIS music, not previous works of the man Vessel was before. He's directly said so himself. The meanings behind Sleep Token are directly in the music, one just has to read between the lines and see what the allusion is. I've spent a number of years following this band, and can tell you I understand what you mean in all of it... and agree to a degree. But, by Vessel's word directly, I take this band as a stand alone, and I try to support that by asking people to not reveal things about Vessel or the other vessels.

[@2dadskissing]

@@brandonpuckett4089I doubt it lmao

[@owenbenjamin6413]

I know who they are but will never reveal it, half of the allure of this band is the mystery and even knowing their names detracts... This is my favourite band 🙌🏻

[@kayleighrugman1848]

So much talent! Incredibly excited to have the chills when we see them soon

[@pyromajor1]

Dear astronomer by valiant hearts. Recently discovered this band and I’ve been listening to them nonstop they are fantastic

[@Spidarys]

They just dropped the first single from their upcoming album - "Alkaline" - worth a check!

[@osmarbuenrostro1361]

Worship!

[@runningfox8194]

Love the reactions man

[@mtempz3165]

More Sleep Token Please. Everyone is in love with the drummer

[@iubiremereu]

I'm coming into this years later, but if you haven't checked out the recent interview Drumeo did with the drummer (ii) then you should. He literally mentions gospel being a massive influence for him, and also if you want to really hear his drums clearly - he's put out a bunch of An Offering from ii videos that are their songs played without vocals with his drums player in a studio at the forefront above the other instrumentals. It's given me such a major appreciation for his playing and the band as a whole.

[@iubiremereu]

Also, the song Euclid would be something I could see you really enjoying and would absolutely watch a reaction video from you for.

[@Foxthejuke]

As for the video and relation to the song, I've always thought the song was about addiction. Singers perspective is the drug. "Im not here to be, the savior you longed for" - "as you look at me, with the eyes of a predator" all can be interpreted as the addiction. Sleep Token is one of the greatest talents to come to music in decades. Their songs are so unique. And I love a good philosophical identity.

[@Naxramn]

Finally man! Was waiting for this a long time! Now try Sleep Token - The Offering :)

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

I believe the vocalist name is Jordan Hunt.

[@fakelights5808]

Pleaseeeee do more sleep token! Love this

[@MusicShed]

Filmed, out soon!

[@unofficialoscarherrera]

I didn't expect to see Sleep Token in this channel but I am glad Nick has been persistent. ST has become one of my favorite bands since discovering them. Also... Worship. PS Bloodsport would be another ST song that would be great to react to. Both studio and room below editions.

[@itsLeftyLucy]

W O R S H I P

[@Commandercolt44]

I think you’d really like their song “The Offering” or “The Night Does Not Belong to God”

[@estebanjones1175]

Worship

[@MrBueno141]

Sleep Token is a big thing. I Love this band.

[@jimenezern10]

Simply put this song is a masterpiece.

[@SoaJe]

FINALLY! Been waiting for some Sleep Token!!! Calcutta, The Offering, Higher are all GREAT songs you may want to add to your list of Sleep Token songs to react to! :)

[@brandonpuckett4089]

While this is one of my favorite Sleep Token songs... The Offering, Blood Sport, and their new song Alkaline should be considered if you revisit this band! Thanks so much for getting them on your channel!

[@midiwvlf7422]

This band is amazing I love your reaction

[@sampatbanerjee5217]

Yayy! Finally I'm the first to comment! Great Reaction,David! You should also listen to sugar by Sleep Token

[@highandtight5544]

This band is so freakin good, man.

[@craigbillow]

Oh hell yes! Worship 🤘

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Gotta react to sleep token’s newest songs! Sooo good! Worship

[@bookem5537]

he dropped those keys as soon as the drums came in lol

[@Widetrackband]

“Every note he sings has his isms in it…” 👏👏👏👏

[@ZL1LoVeR]

This is my favorite pre Sundowning single… if you listen to the new album there are easter eggs in there and one of them is a callback to the melodic motif of this song

[@tragicurnspill]

Worship 🙌

[@SergioCampos98]

Their latest songs Alkaline and The Love You Want are equally as impressive. The drumming on Alkaline is RIDICULOUS

[@dilanfdd]

YOOOO CANT WAIT TO HEAR THIS

[@mudvayne20056969]

"It's some dry goods" 😂

[@AlienPsyop]

You mention the drummer II being influence by gospel drummers If you watch II on drumeo he says that indeed he was.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Somebody else mentioned thornhil and id like to second that. Nurture, reptile, or where we go when we die are all great songs

[@FLmetalhead]

Please do more Sleep Token!

[@RubixNoob1993]

Your playing is really nice man.

[@joshuabenjamin1626]

It's about time

[@Graydondamm]

I don’t think most people understand that this is a worship song. It’s about Sleep a dietary that we cannot pronounce the name of. This is a love song to her because she is horror she is weight she is all things fear, she is chaos she is the Erie still and the beauty in stills. They are a worship band. If you look at the structure of each song is methodically placed and the 2-5-1 method is chaotically placed through most of their songs. You’ll also find a lot of 1-4-1-5 progressions. This bands slogan is literally worship, and that’s what fans do. This band is so unique and the fact that they’re getting more air time is amazing. The new album “this place will become your tomb” has be frothing at the mouth. 9/24th cannot come soon enough

[@Biscuitpwns]

@Music Shed Sleep Token are one of my favorite bands. They recently uploaded a ballad version of "Blood Sport". You should react to it!

[@fatchris2010]

Unrelated.. but you should most definitely check out coheed and Cambria. Welcome home is a fan favorite and a nice place to start. But one of my favorites is one of the newer songs called the dark sentencer. Thank you for your time. Ps. I also love Killswitch engage and I am a big fan of sevendust. All 3 definitely need to get cleaned out the shed soon haha. Thanks again.

[@Asiriath]

VOLA - These Black Claws next!!!

[@Asiriath]

You will love it man, I guarantee it.

[@CondemenedLegend]

“Run” by Joji would be amazing!

[@laceysnakes]

PLEASE listen to more Sleep Token. They are phenomenal :)

[@the__siience8693]

The Offereing and Higer are ohmther great songs by Sleep Token. Love your videos, content, and vibes.

[@felixkiesewetter]

If you dig the drummer, have a listen to their song The Offering, the stuff the guy plays there is insane. Love it.

[@Jezoa]

Literally any song he plays different types of patterns, he’s so creative

[@bornindissonance]

Wow you freakin rule on that piano

[@wilko2912]

The vocalist had an acoustic duet project with a female singer that is pretty nice also

[@nanner6700]

so i know its been a while but the video was apparently supposed to be for a song they did called Nazareth the lyrics match up more definitely a much darker song

[@chris.nanite]

Definitely need more sleep token reactions🔥🫠

[@adambt6859]

Sleep Token is amazing. Higher, The Offering, and The Night Does Not Belong To God are amazing. Also... Outliers- Aviations!

[@garrthepirate]

Gotta say that it's crazy that you pulled out that the drummer seems into "gospel music". Their whole stich is worship music.