Musical Analysis/Reaction of JINJER - Sleep Of The Righteous (WALLFLOWERS - 07/11)

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[@daniloalves2235]

Best song of the album, and every song of this album is their best song.

[@FroscoToppings]

Dude, get a Zoom interview with Jinjer. I've a feeling they'd agree to it.

[@iconicfury]

I'd love to hear him pick Eugene's brain!

[@jonathanc8560]

id bet a weeks pay Jinjer would agree. They love doing interviews with KZbin creators. And I bet John would ask questions that were unique and not the same shit Jinjer gets asked all the time. I'm so here for it!!!

[@ndve8229]

That would be AWSOME!

[@mariovrandecic5690]

We should make petition for that!

[@ryanexsus]

That opening it's impossible not to headbang to that riff! Roman the riff king is really underrated as a guitarist.

[@annalilith1932]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Love from Odessa, Ukraine!

[@TheAudiomix1]

This is my #1 on this album. It feels more progressive and textural than the rest of the list. I'm that guy, the kid of the 90s who was brought up on yes, genesis, rush and the modern metal Machine Head, Trivium and Jinjer feels the best of all post NuMetal music of the late 2010s. Heres to more Jinjer for years to come.

[@Neal_YouTube]

One of my favorites from the album, probably because of the traditional vibe from the opening riff, and then that 1st harmony part from Tatiana that is so beautiful.

[@jinjerman4903]

Once one hears Jinjer....there's no going back..... I haven't been the same since the start of the pandemic when I got lucky enough to find Jinjer. Now, nothing compares. Seeing them live first time in Nov in Boston and meeting the band Mng...

[@davidmarold48]

I’ll be at the same concert! I just got an outer space sleeve tattoo this year with their logo in it and can’t wait to show it off 🤘🏼🔥

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

I have learned so much about drums since watching your reaction videos.

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

You sir are a great reactor. Oops I almost forgot. It's Jinjer time. I'm just so excited that you are doing this. I have a hour commute to work everyday and I have been listening to nothing but Jinjer for the last two weeks . keep up the good work.peace from Stan the Alaskan.

[@metalgearshady7875]

I got some Opeth-vibes out of this one too. And a liiitle bit of Trivium I guess. But again it's Jinjer-Opeth, and Jinjer-Trivium. Like with Flёur on Wallflower it doesn't sound like those bands literally, but still some things that these bands could do, although it would be different if done by them. As for Jinjer-ness, maybe because of how I started listening to them, but Vortex to me is like epitome of Jinjer-ness (previous albums are more Jinjerness in being a 'jigsaw puzzle' of genres, but omg Vortex is so pure to me XD )

[@rofyle]

12 Foot Ninja just dropped a new single that features Tatiana on vocals. "Over and Out"

[@fjolagu]

You´re very welcome. What a nice surprise! 🖤🖤🖤

[@telecastersaremetal6648]

That's really cool they're are sharing your reactions. Nice job, Sir!

[@Paulfighteronline]

Thanks for another episode of this Wallflowers series, John! 🤘🔥 Sleep of the Righteous. What a song. The production at the beginning reminds me of church bells actually (maybe something about the announcement of inevitable sleep?). I do agree with your hangar take later on in the track. Thanks for pointing out Eugene's interesting driving pattern near the end, I hadn't caught that! Tatiana's versatility shines once again in this track. Her melodic and stylistic choices are something else. To me this song speaks about the nightmare of a person who wants to help refugees from war-torn countries. The details of the atrocities these people have gone through haunt the helper at night. That's just the vibe I'm getting. Also, I almost snorted up my tea when you started talking about people who stop watching halfway through the video. The mental image of you running around naked and rubbing shit up the walls had me creasing for a good minute😂

[@TysonGiffordME]

It will take a lot of listens to really decide, but so far my favorite song on this album is still the first single, Vortex. I just love the progression with no repeating parts, the multiple catchy hooks, the AIC like harmonies (with her own backing tracks), the heavy groove in the middle, and the really low heavy outro.

[@BarzaRomanov]

This album have a 90's vibe to me.

[@fx_albaricoque]

I think this is my fav song of jinjer so far… and i am an old fan. I enjoy it so much.

[@skullduggery1616]

Dude! Been holding out for this one - one of my fave tracks on the album, sure hope they play it live!!!! (yea, I know - it's almost impossible to have a fave track on a Jinjer album, but still...) Love wacth'n yer insightful reactions and comments; easy to see why the "Four Giants walking the Earth, leaving all of us in their wake" have been posting yer stuff!

[@jonathanc8560]

I wasnt aware of how much of a music nerd I am until I discovered Jinjer 6 years ago!

[@ליאורבוסיבא]

i watch every second you are mesmerizing. you help me to learn a lot. thank you!

[@terrigarrett6630]

I have been doing the same since I found this band.

[@manudosde]

Congrats on your work being recognized by the band. Well deserved. I'm kinda sad there are only 2 songs left for you to analyse, but it's been a great journey so far.

[@DarkFirefly13]

Love this song, the atmosphere in this one really speaks to me. Also, yes please do a top 10 moments from this album. What I love from your reactions / analysis videos is that you take the time to talk about a lot of the different things which come to your mind as you listen to songs. I find it really refreshing from other channels that I frankly find quite boring most of the time. And especially because of COVID where concerts and social gatherings are still very much complicated, watching your videos feel like an evening with friends just enjoying good music and sharing our thoughts and opinions. Very appreciated!

[@jonathanc8560]

i know right? who wants to watch someone just sit and watch a video. i want to hear their thoughts/opinions about the song, or give a technical breakdown like JW does. best music analysis channel I've come across in my 10 years on KZbin.

[@cat-o-matic]

I can't believe people don't watch your videos from beginning to end. Their loss.

[@erikalbertson7483]

I went start to finish with this one. I found myself nodding my head throughout the whole thing . There's a groove to it I couldn't resist. It's a masterpiece, I think.

[@FlashKorten]

Ooooh yeah - great song. My thoughts went to the ruins of a cathedral in the intro (for sound and atmosphere). I love how Jinjer comes up with the greatest parts and use them only once. The part with the pushing bass ('Visions spark before my eyes...') is so damn catchy - but it work best in between slowing crushingly down to a near stop and the dreamy instrumental part after it so it is only used there. Once. 'Hit song structure' be damned, this is where it belongs. My favorite metal guitar riff ever is part of 'Sit stay roll over' from their 'King of everything' album. Incidentally, the video is shot in a huge, nearly empty warehouse (but it does not sound like it). The riff is played for only 4 repetitions (as variations A B A B) with vocals all over it leading into the outro. If you listen to the song, you'll know which riff I'm talking about. There is a great guitar playthrough video by Roman for that song (and others) as well. All highly recommended. PS: great memories of the 'British Steel' making of video... Using Ringo Starrs cutlery drawer for the marching 'Metal Gods' is so inspiredly mundane for such epicness.

[@metalgearshady7875]

I may be wrong but for the 'big' drum sound, after recording the drums for the album Vlad showed some actually big drum that he described like 'self-made' or something to that effect. Maybe it's not that thing precisely but who knows. I wonder if the guys read the comments when watching these videos XD maybe they'd answer

[@MrDikini]

Max Morton has a couple of tutorials about mixing the Jinjer drums on the URM Academy channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaa5Z4KimayEn7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX3XhXigoNuhhqM

[@oldscratch3535]

It was something like two bass drums cobbled together, turned on its side, and turned into a huge tom.

[@stangcobra592]

Are you touring the USA with Jinjer MetalGear? You seem to be doing all their concert date vlogs on youtube/instagram etc?

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

Going from roar,, heavy,, to ethereal and winged voice back to the hits.

[@jimrogers4655]

These songs are incredible.. not a bad one yet. As always, another fantastic analysis/review. Thank you for doing these!

[@metalgearshady7875]

34 minutes yeahh!! I believe you enjoyed this one a lot (not because of the length of the video, just because of the song XD to me it also sounded more like classical music in some way O_O)

[@stangcobra592]

Howdy JW just saw them live this week in Florida and Sleep of R was a highlight, I knew the set list beforehand and when I saw they were playing this I was like Cool but wasn't expected to be blown away like I was. I just stood motionless and stared in amazement.

[@TheIpadfanatic]

Congratulations John, seriously. I wasn't here from the beginning but I am here now and very present. You do something very unique that other channels haven't figured out yet. That said, I believe you should take your new found notoriety, considering you will be asked to join Jinjer and we will lose you to drunken afternoons in your trailer wearing $1000 French silk pajamas, and book Madison Square Garden. Play just your KZbin intro, and then without a word, just walk off stage! The ultimate mic drop? Just a thought. Well done sir!

[@jonathanc8560]

why could i totally picture all that happening in my head while i read your comment?

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@jonathanc8560 Are we fraternal twins separated at birth? Or maybe we were part of a mind control experiment and we are psychically linked?

[@jonathanc8560]

@@TheIpadfanatic now im frightened....lol

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@jonathanc8560 Wow! You were right. I totally knew you were going to say that. We can have total conversations now without saying a thing.

[@jonathanc8560]

@@TheIpadfanatic lmao. good, i'm bored with the act of speaking anyway. would be nice to eliminate that from my day to day. stay tuned!!!

[@jonathanc8560]

So happy for you that the band has acknowledged your detailed analysis and breakdown of their new album. Can only imagine how you're feeling. You've worked hard and earned it. Proud of and for you!

[@adriasun6797]

Your videos have been so enlightening and fun to watch! I love the way you react and explain things. Listening to this album with your comments and reactions has shown me a bunch that I hadn't noticed before and it has been a lovely adventure!

[@chrisburgess3748]

It's nice to know im not the only one that listens to music this way. I have nowhere near your intimate knowledge of music and recording, but I love the detail in music. I play some guitar and have mucked around on bass and drums and can absolutely appreciate the talent in this band. To have it put into coherent words by you is satisfying and soothing lol. Thank you. Can also relate to the goofiness and sense of humour 😁🤣🥸

[@tonybrelinski3710]

As usual, love your breakdowns :). Definitely helps me appreciate the music more. Love this song as well. Very interesting atmosphere to it. I'd be really interested to hear Tatiana talk about this song. It reminds me of some experiences I've had...

[@hugosilva6701]

Another super analysis! U can't simply let us down once, don't you? xD I was kinda of anxious for your analysis to this song because the simple fact that this, is one of my favorites without any doubt. .....and i will be anxious till "As I Boil Ice", another "Wallflowers" fav of mine. xD What i am as well, loving about this album, is the fact that several persons, have different favorites and this is a major compliment to the band. Paying attention to several comments, in several reaction videos or official Jinjer song's music videos, i already heard/saw people assigning "Colossus", "Copycat", "Mediator", "Disclosure!", "Pearls and Swine", "Sleep or the Righteous", "Wallflower", "As I Boil Ice" as favorites and that amazes me. Normally, a band have one, two and maybe three acclaimed/"loved by many" tracks by album. When we reach the point that many people loves or point, different tracks, as favorites, it tells me that we are in fact listening a special thing, a special album. In general, i love this album but, my very favorites, without any particular order, are: "Disclosure!", "Pearls and Swine", "Sleep of the Righteous" and "As I Boil Ice". If someone ask me one particular moment of the entire album that is memorable to me, a "WOOOOOWWWWW" moment, i have to select one particular genious moment of "Disclosure" song. Around 1:40 of the song, till 2:00 something sickening epic occurs, dazzling guitar work and spectacular growl ranges from Tatiana saying "Follow me, follow me, follow me / Don't bother me, don't bother me" x2. Sick. Brutal. Genious.

[@anton41]

Love the album. After the outa tuned sounding intro, then the next riff reminds me of RATM

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

Oh.. yes, here we go !!

[@philchristopherson8863]

Great analysis as always. Much like Jinjer, you can't release a bad video. And like you, I find myself listening to Jinjer almost exclusively these days. I'm excited for you to get to the last two songs. They might be my two favorites on the album. Cheers!

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

I cant locate a favorite jinjer song either. !!!!!!

[@mariovrandecic5690]

Btw, love the T-shirt!

[@koonfoxmusic1472]

3:07 i wish this part w the single guitar and then her harmonies repeated more, and they built on that a bit. its so damn catchy. and i love when the bass arrives into it

[@brandonconley2705]

Happy for you bro! This album is 🔥

[@The1988alex]

I listened to this album all the way through for the first time while tripping on mushrooms and it was one of the best things I have ever done. listened to it again the next day sober and it's still the best thing I've heard in a long time or possibly ever. My physical CD should arrive in just a couple days so I can rock out with physical media like the 90s kid I am haha! the only thing Jinjer lacks is personal nostalgia because I've only listened for a few years. Can't time travel with them yet but that will come in time

[@silly_programme5061]

Excellent analysis. I think you're right that Jinjer does a great job of bringing fresh ideas into their composition and their overall sound. If you like bands that bring something new to metal, I suggest checking out Babymetal. Their composition is also excellent, though it tends to lean more toward paying overt homage to other styles and even other specific bands (e.g. Sepultura with 'In the Name Of' or Dream Theater with 'Tales of the Destinies'). A couple good options for first songs would be Akatsuki live at Budokan Black Night (their live shows are incredible) or the official MV for Megitsune, though you may have to fade or blur the latter since they tend to be strict about copyright on their official videos. Cheers!

[@ndve8229]

This song is absolutly one of my favorit songs.. Hey maybe you only listen to jinjer becouse you dont need anything else they cover so many styles with their music so one kind of get satisfyed...They are so diffrent record by record also Its never boring. Hehe just a thought. Btw The songs got even better after listening to your take on them, discover new things and listen to them little bit diffrent afterwards, Cool stuff man and nice that Jinjer mention you I totally get that you are fantastic in what you do!

[@matthewstayancho3454]

There's a snippet of their producer, Max Morton, talking about mixing the drums on Macro. He used "white noise" to enhance the snare. Probably the same here...

[@whispermason8052]

This was particularly better to me than the other tracks.

[@MrDikini]

For whatever bizarre reason, possibly something wrong inn my brain, I feel/hear this song as a jinjerish addon to Mussorgski's Pictures from the exhibition. There is something in the melodic structure, but I cannot figure out why

[@shortman2200]

The intro to the song put me in mind of Freddy Kruegers boiler room lol

[@fx_albaricoque]

“I’m not your fire, let me burn”

[@ballaholla2811]

You need to do full album reviews of their other albums.

[@scottmorey6212]

Writing this halfway through your review, so apologies, but just picking up on your comment about not being reminded of other bands... I did, it was 'early Jinjer', i.e. The music from "inhale, do not breathe" & "cloud factory", which is more metalcore influenced than progressive and Tati's vocals & melody choices are more similar to this track. I instantly thought fans who prefer their earlier work would peg this track as their fav for that reason - I'd be interested to know if I'm right..? I don't tend to listen to metalcore or the more 00's style rocky metal but that's what I got from this.

[@clalo4]

NERDS RULE!

[@crippiekaraoke6335]

Love Type O Negative! I have a video on my channel singing one of there songs in karaoke.

[@ToDefyTheLawsOfTradition.]

🔥🔥🔥🤘Thank⚡You🤘🔥🔥🔥 29:44 Rush - Tom Sawyer

[@Sn0wShepherd]

That lead at 3 minutes though. Jinjer always flawless timing and simple harmonies. Everything so tight.

[@ליאורבוסיבא]

if you didn't listen too much from gojira, try the art of dying i am sure you wolud like it.

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

I get it.. why that was the expression of it being in vast space with metallic, echo and reverb . Does echo and reverb/ reverberations ? Describing the same action of sound ?

[@FlashKorten]

Echo (or delay) is an effect that distinctly repeats sounds getting less loud with each repetition, like an actual echo when you shout in the mountains. If you clap once with delay, it sounds like: CLAP! CLAP Clap clap ... The guitar in the intro to Vortex has a beautiful delay. Reverb (or 'room' sound) simulates the sound of an actual room (or space), like when you shout in a cathedral. If you clap once with reverb, it sounds like: CLAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap.. Both effects are often used together. Words like 'metallic' or 'wooden' are often used to describe the sound of these effects as the material of an actual room's walls affect the sound. A metallic wall will reflect high frequencies much more than a wooden one or one with tapestries, so a metallic delay reverb sounds brighter. Tiled rooms also have their own characteristics. You can probably compare the sound of clapping in your bathroom vs. your bedroom for this. PS: don't actually go around shouting too much :)

[@Phr8]

KW Soundworks reacts to Pentakill? Does League of Legends have the chops?

[@jonasnordqvist7010]

First :)

[@4eknik]

34 minutes... Oh, fOck))

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

Lol

[@billmacdonald]

For some reason this song gives me a lot of Korn vibe. Not sure if anyone else is getting that...

[@Infest90]

Probably from the chungy riffs

[@leviathan3630]

@@Infest90 chungy lmfao

[@leviathan3630]

Speaking of nu metal the song Dead Hands Feel No Pain gives me massive Mudvayne vibes with that main riff.

[@seanklein1899]

That first heavy riff instantly reminded me of Blind

[@renaeohlhausen7344]

Do those terms echo and reverb mean the same thing ?

[@JWSoundworks2]

I think echo is interchangeable with the term delay, rather than reverb! 🤘

[@laxstateofmind]

Not sure why, but this track doesn’t grab me like most of the others on the album. Granted I haven’t heard it through as many times as others. Theres a guitar riff that repeats later has this brightness that feels out of place to me, or perhaps it’s that Tati’s vocals blow me away more on other tracks. Interestingly I think you head-banged more to this one than the others.

[@mikedanger6323]

I haven't heard anyone mention it but I hear moments of not exactly but kinda sorta meshuggah...

[@Dark__Thoughts]

I really hate the ending bit of this song, because it always wants me to have it continue.

[@janfransson5910]

Great stuff, as always, but I would also like to point out that you owe it to yourself to do your usual thing with Wallflower and not leave it with a video that only has lyrical and video analysis. Do that song without the video as well...please. It's too good not to have a proper analysis of the song.

[@oldscratch3535]

He already did Wallflower.

[@janfransson5910]

@@oldscratch3535 Yes, I know, that's why I said he shouldn't leave it with a video that only has lyrical and video analysis.

[@ЛимпКот]

well... to be honest... this song is actually not bad but album is meh in general. at least so far

[@leviathan3630]

We get it you don't like the album