Musician's reaction and review of PERIPHERY Wildfire

[@JonnyGlessnerStormChasing]

Spencer’s notes during the chorus are nothing short of genius, honestly. He’s taking some serious liberties with traditional theory and managing to make the harmonies work perfectly. Oh - and the chord progression was actually used in a previous album. “The Event” in Juggernaut: Alpha. These guys managed to take something old and make it new. Periphery kicks ass bruh

[@SteveOGRock]

Yeah, massive respect

[@MutantWyvern]

This is one of the most brutal and haunting prog-metal songs I have ever had listened to. The mixture of Djent, prog-metal and jazz is the one of the most intense experiences I ever had listened to a piece of music, It made my brain completely implode on itself.

[@SteveOGRock]

Intense it is!

[@MutantWyvern]

@@SteveOGRock yup

[@MutantWyvern]

@@SteveOGRock I agree with what you said about Deftones that's the vibe I got but I wasn't really if it was accurate.

[@MutantWyvern]

@@SteveOGRock ''Diamond Eyes'' is such a great album the song ''Risk'' made me cry when the chorus kicked in.

[@TeslaNick2]

Periphery are one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@ryanfrazier3781]

Saxophone's never left, we've just been hanging out with the Vapor Wave & EDM guys waiting for everyone else to give us a call. Also, if you want to experience another jazz breakdown in a metal song check out Jinjer's "Home Back"

[@SteveOGRock]

😂

[@SteveOGRock]

I actually reacted to Home Back a while back. I’ll have to remind myself of the breakdown there!

[@caseyrogers573]

This is a bit nerdy, but I really appreciate how the jazz section recontextualizes some of Spencer’s earlier melody/harmony choices.

[@Kelly.sapphire]

My top 3 bands! Can't wait for album and tour. The 2 singles made me happy.

[@DR-ge8hp]

They are currently on tour

[@Kelly.sapphire]

@@DR-ge8hp going to see them and think they are going to do a headlining tour also

[@trzigweid]

The saxophone is one of my top 5 favorite instruments. Curious if you've seen/heard Too Many Zoos. They're a NY subway performing band. Their saxophoner is crazy talented.

[@SteveOGRock]

Oh yeah that man is incredible.

[@metallifan561991]

"Like nothing ever happened!" Literally every Periphery song!

[@TS87X2]

I've watched about 20 or so reaction videos to this song and I keep coming back to this one. The "ooh, hey, it's jazz" line just gets me. As a traditionally trained jazz musician who's been into metal for decades, it's fun to see someone can recognize the talent on display here.

[@lost4weeks]

That's what I love about the band. Totally fresh sound, and they have plenty of beautiful choruses with absolute satisfaction, but I'm so glad they threw curveballs this song.

[@Kelly.sapphire]

Jazz part reminds me of Twelve Foot Ninja/ Native Construct

[@XavierMacX]

Native Construct callout... damn, you a real one. Cheers.

[@Kelly.sapphire]

@@XavierMacX got to see them live 2 times

[@XavierMacX]

@@Kelly.sapphire Dang. I never had such luck.

[@Kelly.sapphire]

@@XavierMacX if u like them might like Others By NoOne. Small band influenced by Native Construct and BTBAM

[@miserirken]

As in collective with the rest of the song, that section gave me huge *Ever Forthright* vibes.

[@taylork1746]

That was a pleasure watching you react to that. Periphery are my "deserted island" band, so it's awesome coming across someone who can react with knowledge and technical insight. Bravo, man.

[@Lu1sY4brudy]

please react to Zagreus, to me is the song of the years by so far

[@SteveOGRock]

I may have to! Not heard it yet.

[@xFjolnir]

Steve, thanks for your content. I genuinely believe you deserve more views! You are entertaining, very articulate and structured with presenting your thoughts. I really enjoy your videos

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks so much for this, I really appreciate it. I really enjoy making these videos, so it’s always wonderful to hear when people find them to be worthwhile viewing. Especially grateful that you took the time to let me know that too. Very kind.

[@johnjohn37371]

That solo is the definition of Mishugga..

[@apollolinaire2607]

That jazz section... Incredible.

[@djhamlin1803]

"Lot of 4/4 in this" *Laughs in Misha Mansoor

[@AlexRaiu]

Amazing reaction! 🔥I like your view on music

[@GumboRyan]

2:13 they want you to feel that way in those types of parts lol

[@SteveOGRock]

Oh for sure. It’s crafted. I just find it baffling based on my own personal musical preferences.

[@kiwiana661]

In my 42 years this is the best yet 🫠

[@Sparkle648]

Could you check out the band "Poets of the Fall" and their music video "Carnival of Rust" They are a super underrated rock band from Finland and "Carnival of Rust" is their biggest international hit by a huge margin. Also the music video was chosen as the best Finnish music video ever made!

[@trzigweid]

For more jazz breakdown beautiment, check out Veil by HAKEN! Disclaimer: it is a 12 min track. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHNq3uoZ5x1oMU

[@garytackett8426]

Would y'all enjoy a Sleep Token, Meshuggah, Architects, and Periphery tour? I know I would!

[@SteveOGRock]

I’d go see that, yes.

[@SteveOGRock]

I’m seeing Sleep Token and Northlane on Sunday and I cannot WAIT.

[@lasagnasux4934]

That solo is so strange. It doesn't work at all, but after the second listen it becomes thev only solo you could ever imagine being in there. It's weird; really, really weird. Just like everything else they do.

[@aaronhansen5101]

The clean vocals kill all enjoyment I have with this band’s songs. I can’t get into it no matter how hard I try. Glad others love it though. Sadly it’s a pass (again) from me.

[@Djroshi01]

Take the song to a Daw. Pitch shit to your heart’s content :)

[@aaronhansen5101]

@@Djroshi01 In the quiet words of the Virgin Mary: “Come again?”

[@thesaviorofsouls5210]

No idea what that guy said lmao, but its something that has to grow on you maybe. Then again it certainly isnt for everyone. Maybe it just hasnt connected with you yet, for me i didnt like it either. Must be years ago now, then it hets stuck in your head and its almost like an itch. Then you listen again to scratch that itch...but you still dont really like it. But it keeps itching if you dont listen to it, so you listen again...and again...and again. And them you notice youre just fucking addicted haha. And even while i fucking love periphery, each new song i have to get used to. Didnt know what i was listening to at first, now i cant stop listening again today and probally the coming weeks. But yeah, sorry for the long message. Hope you'll be able to get into them soon. :)

[@aaronhansen5101]

@@thesaviorofsouls5210 I’ve tried every album release since Periphery II and it’s just not happening. Instrumentally, I like it. Screaming vocals are great. The cleans. Pass.

[@thesaviorofsouls5210]

@@aaronhansen5101 haha listening more tends not to change anything, brute forcing it wouldnt change the way you feel about it. But yeah like i said, sometimes its just not for you sadly. At least you can still enjoy tracks like blood eagle right?

[@thepleasantpheasant3874]

thumbs up for u but not the song

[@Penguino19]

Says a lot the fact you had to explain who the like was for, smh

[@DrDeusExMachina]

Sit on your thumb

[@liamnissanS2K]

I'm gonna be a bummer. I just don't vibe with these guys anymore. They are a full fledged supergroup at this point- and yet I dont think they are really focused on making enjoyable music. Its just a noise compilation. Also, Spencer sounds so eccentric- so pretentious.

[@whhitestallion]

You’re one of a few.

[@Penguino19]

Jokes on you this is enjoyable music, and 80% if not more of today's metal is just noise so idc