Music Teacher Reacts to Dance Gavin Dance "Strawberry's Wake" | Music Shed #63

[@document8817]

David: Which Dance Gavin Dance song should I do next? DGD Fans: ALL OF THEM

[@MusicShed]

That’s what I’m hearing sir

[@revengeacademy]

Become a DGD review channel 🤣🤣

[@cheesygorditacrunch1]

Lemon meringue tie

[@carlwainwright2619]

@@MusicShed prisoner, one in a million, the clean singer tillian has solo stuff as well , also check out lyrics lie

[@justins8994]

Spooks, Blue Dream, Evaporate, Nothing Special, Care, Summertime Gladness

[@gabrielgoodloe6262]

"I don't know their history" ohhh boyyy lol

[@anthonylerma6869]

12-14 years of some CRAZZZY history lol

[@kostya123]

holy shit lol, i know exactly how that comment goes

[@deathVIAavatar]

Hey, you peeps want a brand new macbook? Friend gave me some and I just need to get rid of them. XD

[@BenPuckett]

I think there's a cocaine christmas in there at some point.

[@ceej93]

@@BenPuckett cocaine cringe fest*

[@austinrandall1273]

The crazy thing is that this song doesn’t even come close to doing Tilian justice. He hits some amazing notes in “here comes the winter” “man of the year” many more

[@revengeacademy]

*boom* this comment right here 💯

[@cameronlott242]

Here comes the winner

[@ethancoleman287]

Correct

[@AGray21]

I often suggest Man of the Year as maybe the best DGD song ever made

[@Rob_Cary]

The last 3 albums are the best albums of their career. Then the Jonny Craig stuff. The early days of Tilian are alright...just stay away from the self titled album. Very rough time for the band and it just isn't good lol. Mothership I'd say is the bands crowning achievement. Once Tilian lost the thin whininess of his early days and got that signature rasp he has now, the whole bands been firing on all cylinders. Mothership, artificial selection, afterburner.... killed their whole discography with these 3 recent albums.

[@firaVee]

A good first impression! But wait till "We Own The Night" blow your socks off

[@edcasey52]

Last last verse of We Own The Night is my favorite piece of DGD EVER

[@firaVee]

@@edcasey52 the funkiest

[@giacintaah]

the complete change in tempo right at the end but somehow it transitions beautifully & smooth- how? theyre all magicians.

[@vivianajimenez.3836]

i tought it was that song :C

[@vocondus]

There are only a handful of perfect songs out there. Bohemian Rhapsody, Welcome to the Black Parade, and We Own the Night are examples of those songs.

[@freezin114]

Tillian has been such a powerhouse in terms of vocals for DGD. He's one of those incredibly unique vocalists that you can just recognize immediately upon hearing it. Same goes for Jon, his screams are just amazing. Especially for them both to be in the range they are and yet still sound so almost raspy and strained, while as you said still being so clean and wonderful. Love to see people experiencing DGD, such a unique flavor of music. Loved the video and your musical take on it.

[@MeTakingAStand]

Jonny was a powerhouse too, and Kurt makes great music. DGD has had some excellent vocalists, and it's really no surprise that they've managed to stay successful despite so much turnover at frontman.

[@freezin114]

@@MeTakingAStand Absolutely this. It's been one amazing vocalist after another.

[@1missing]

The Tillian albums have def been their golden years. I feel the Craig years were the weakest, with Kurt they were starting to figure it out, and now with Tillian the formula is down.

[@abstractmuffin7129]

if you like jon, you should have a look at secret band, it has jon and maybe will and jon sings main

[@todds6048]

My son introduced me to these guys several years ago, and I sincerely love their style. I'm an old metal head/punk guy who has played in many bands over the years, and I can say that I find these guys to be exquisite musicians. Do yourself a favor and listen to anything on their album Mothership. My personal favorite from that release is Here Comes The Winner. It takes you on a musical journey.

[@jasonramirez637]

Mothership is definitely a start to finish album one of my favorites❤️

[@todds6048]

@@jasonramirez637 ... I agree. Fantastic album from start to finish.

[@revengeacademy]

Yes they killed it with mothership chocolate jackalope was phenommmmmenal to see them play live

[@MeTakingAStand]

Mothership was my first DGD album and it's still my favorite. I always go back to Inspire the Liars and Betrayed By the Game, but the whole album is stellar.

[@RayPini]

I just found this video so sorry for the 3 month late reply but FINALLY someone who is as big a fan of mothership as I am. I feel like it's their perfect inbetween of their new sound and sounds found on Artificial Selection/Afterburner. I feel like Mothership was super experimental for them and it just was the album that gave birth to the following 2.

[@GuillotineKing]

Definitely worth looking into the 3 variations(era's?) of Dance Gavin Dance, each vocalist brought their own flare. I personally was a fan of Kurt Travis era

[@0mike.caulfield0]

Agreed one from each at least.

[@Paul_Ward]

I also really appreciate Jonny Craig's vocals. We can say what we like about other aspects, but vocally he's a real beast when he puts some power in

[@sincerlyeric6585]

Kurt has my two favorite songs, but overall I like Tillians stuff the most.

[@0mike.caulfield0]

@@sincerlyeric6585 uneasy hearts weigh the most?!

[@sincerlyeric6585]

@@0mike.caulfield0 that and Tree Village.

[@attackttck]

Wanna look at the comments but I forgot I came here so early. So, hey guys! DGD fan here

[@emcee_b]

I search DGD and sort by date posted at least once a week

[@happiness5255]

@@emcee_b i do it mostly everyday for videos like these lol

[@maddiealexandria5876]

Tilian Pearson has the voice of an angel, and DGD is one of the bands that got me into metal. This band will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@nickmcknight6314]

Imagine you’re just chilling and then Jon Mess appears with a saxophone and saxes up your life.

[@Saerob]

You should check out "One in a Million" or "Inspire the Liars" by them

[@Jovviial]

Inspire the Liars is my favourite song, the melodies are so fucking gorgeous

[@swavypars4283]

“One in a million” is the worst song they have imo. “Inspire the liars” now, that’s one of their best! Cheers

[@Grow3Glow]

Both fantastic songs and great music videos

[@giacintaah]

or we own the night

[@xR4CC00Nx]

Betrayed By the Game, We Own the Night, Inspire the Liars, Gospel Burnout, then some old school with Blue Dream. Anything off Afterburner is great, except the Spanish one. Then you’ve got Story of My Bros for the lolz.

[@hauntedsorceress]

This band is unmatched. Their music is pure magic. Full of highs and lows, amazing melodies and fun lyrics. Every song is a journey that I am 100% here for. 💜

[@Drea_A]

Do ANYTHING from Dance Gavin Dance & we will watch you. We are extremely dedicated & this is fascinating!

[@Shutupmike]

First thing I thought finding the thumbnail on the main page: YES.

[@Jack_Frost13]

Hey, reviews on DGD! Finally! Offer you to watch "Prisoner", "Young Robot" and "Son of a Robot". There's many interesting melody lines and more beautiful vocal for ya, check this out (at least you should watch last two, cuz this is animated cartoons, this is really interesting) And yes. Another interesting reaction with melody analysis. Thank you (but your puke wasn't that good, watch Family Guy to learn smth bout it XD)

[@HeisntLegend]

I'm a little sad that you didn't mention one of the most powerful and striking lyrics in DGDs catalog. The first time I ever heard the words "I want YOU to matter to YOU, forget those backstabbers" I was personally awe struck by how hard they hit me as someone who deals with depression and low self image. I'm always happy to see a new DGD fan though, great video.

[@FluffyThieves]

Especially when a lot of Jon's lyrics are typically nonsense lol

[@sourkat45]

"We Own The Night" demands your attention immediately!

[@studdly232]

Dgd has an amazing discography. They have a melodolic mix of jazz, punk, rock, funk, metal and more and blend it all so amazingly youll go from vibing to headbanging to grooving to moshing all in 1 song and no other band has such abrupt but smooth transitions

[@g0hl]

Love DGD! I have to say, what i love most about them is their harsh fusion between clean vocals and dirty vocals blended in with instrumentals that are somewhere in between. Honestly, it's like cooking a well balanced meal - you get a mixture of little things to create something just pheromonal. Love the reactions! Some others you may like: Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most, We Own The Night, and Head Hunter.

[@captaincannabis3321]

You should check out Circa Survive, Anthony Green is one of the best singers in the genre.

[@jam3152]

Just for me, he is one of the greatest vocalist I’ve ever heard. My fav band

[@nathaliecuartas9358]

100 percent!

[@JackMihoff6969]

As much as I love Anthony’s recordings, he’s not good live.

[@MurkyTheSquid]

If we're talking Circa, i also suggest he react to La Dispute. My personal all time favorite band.

[@captaincannabis3321]

@@JackMihoff6969 Pre or Post Heroine addiction?

[@UnreliablyGabe]

Man of the year is insane, one of their most intense and emotional songs

[@alexsosa266]

Welcome to the family. All iterations of this band are excellent. The music, vibe and contrasting vocals remain through all lineups.

[@ericrodriguez8805]

Out of all of the musicians who upload reaction videos, you’re the best by a country mile. Keep doing what you’re doing, dude.

[@Master_Chief_2288]

This is my favorite music teacher I’ve never had. Thanks dude, keep rockin it!

[@caseynorman20xx]

New here, DGD lead me here. Highly recommend taking your time to listen to their discography, their progression is more remarkable than anything. And the fact that they are still together, even more so.

[@YeredMartinez]

Watching people react to Dance Gavin Dance, my FAVORITE (not that well known in México) band; and seeing it their joy and surprise in their faces has warmed my heart these last few months. Thank you!

[@jizeskrais123]

PLEASE REACT TO MORE DANCE GAVIN DANCE AND BRING ME THE HORIZON - We own the night - uneasy hearts weights the most

[@sabrinahdossantos1339]

Can I just say that this is the first video I watch from this channel and you referring to Tillian's voice as "voice of an angel" just made my night! Tillian is our king and savior

[@bandittree]

"Betrayed by the Game", one of my favorites from them. I think you'd like it. You might even, dare I say it, LOVE IT.

[@JuicyKaroo]

maaaaaan dance gavin dance is just one of the best. do some more! it doesn’t matter just pick one it’s all good.

[@rebelwhompergaming5328]

I love dual vocalists, especially the way these guys do it

[@mikep308]

7:53 perfectly explains why DGD is by far my favorite band. 2 phenomenal lead singers with very contrasting styles blended so perfect but makes you feel different emotions at once. Love them

[@papathiqq3849]

After watching only one of your videos I can tell I'm gonna like your channel.

[@godscoldhands77]

nice reaction.! DGD is one of the most underrated bands that i listen to. their new album 'afterburner' is still my aoty contender, it's damn near brilliant. i'm spinning it over and over again.

[@hunnybeezy]

Tillian hits notes that make me shiverrr

[@ivoryalvarado9943]

This band definitely includes inside jokes of dgd fan humor shizzz so it’s really fun to watch their music videos they’re like family V.V

[@seembou]

thanks for your professional opinion. this is my favourite band, and you did not disappoint me) great band, great music.

[@k.camillehoagland2572]

I loved this so much! DGD has been a favorite of mine for the last 13+ years, and your analysis of their sound (plus you rocking out to them) was excellent. What about “Truly Random Code” by A Lot Like Birds? Beautiful instrumentals and they have a former DGD vocalist. Also, “Act III: Modulate Back to the Tonic” by The Sound of Animals Fighting. Keep doing what you do!

[@mitchellmetcalfe5796]

Your metaphor of a saxophone and violin is absolutely spot on.

[@genealmarietaylor4439]

Dance Gavin Dance is my favorite band 🖤🖤

[@ICVisuals1]

It’s awesome how seeing someone vibe with an artist you love makes you fall in love with that artist again

[@mikehancho7172]

I remember seeing a comment on the original music video about how Jon represents the conscious and wanting your happiness and being carefree of life, and Will represents all of your worries and stress and bad things. Essentially tilian being so hyper focused on catching the bad guy, will, he’s losing hold of what’s important in life, or what matters. And the airplane is just a representation of traveling through life. Idk if that’s what they meant with the video but when I read that comment it really made the song mean that much more to me.

[@aurleyy]

So happy to see you covering DGD!!

[@canyoumimic]

i recommend just doing all of dgd lol

[@aidan8061]

Yes

[@edcasey52]

I second this

[@alzewski664]

yes

[@zakaryfink]

Album by album, full reaction

[@DatHombre]

Seriously he could close his eyes and pick a song and no matter what the video would be awesome n interesting!

[@matthewswanton6953]

You should react to One in a million by Dance Gavin Dance next, please!

[@mweajue]

YES I love one in a million so much

[@revengeacademy]

*Hallelujaaaaaahahaa*

[@JesusOfPaign]

Fantastic band, first got into them in like 2015, and with every new release they just keep getting better and better. So unique and refreshing.

[@henry199xx]

Yes! This is the best thing I stumbled into I’m a musician myself and this is one of my favorite bands. It’s so great seeing them get some recognition as amazing musicians

[@NvrLucky43]

I would love to see you react to some Slaves, "my soul is empty and full of white girls" or "I'd rather see your stars explode"

[@MeTakingAStand]

Would be cool to see him compare Slaves Jonny to DGD Jonny

[@hayleywarner7941]

🥲🥲🥲 I hate to admit it but Jonny craigs vocals are everything I live for.

[@DesbravandoGames]

Slaves With Matthew is so much better. Prayers,Witch Hunt, Talking to Myself,just to name a few

[@NvrLucky43]

@@DesbravandoGames they both good, saying one or the other is just a matter of opinion.

[@mariejae]

Loved hearing your knowledge along with one of my fave band's songs ❤

[@petergermain8443]

this is the best mic quality i've ever heard

[@Stormshadow612-n8g]

They always make great videos. Very humorous. This is definitely their best song ever

[@juanayala1618]

MAN OF THE YEAR BY DGD IS OFF THE CHARTS HOPE YOU DO A REACTION ON THAT SONG!!!! LOVE YOUR REACTION !!

[@NuggetUnicorn]

Glad he got to experience this song especially never hearing of them before

[@Madsiekins]

Gospel burnout is DEFINITELY one of my favorites by DGD, same with: - Parallels - Chocolate Jackalope - Story Of My Bros Overall a great video, it feels great to see DGD get some recognition. Hoping to see more!

[@merchermills]

Man of the Year is hands down one of their best songs pls consider doing it next.

[@derekadkins9]

I just love how into it you were!

[@hannarchy7945]

Chucky and the Giant Tortoise is honestly one of the best DGD songs in my mind

[@ferociousbung]

What I like about them is that they have some many different genres in one band. This song is poppy, Summertime Gladness is funky, and Man of the Year is heavy. Songs where he shows off his vocals more are Here Comes the Winner and Variation.

[@JuacyGuac]

Deception !!!! God I love that song by them

[@imxyhem1197]

stumbled across this channel, love DGD and love analysis of music so thank you

[@joshjohnson1946]

I really enjoy hearing real musicians listen to Tillian for the first time. They always seem impressed. Also, John Mess.

[@blahquinnyblah]

My heart warmed up so much while watching this. Definitely got a new sub. My favorite band of all time, and to see your reaction to it was perfect. Ugh I couldn't get enough of this. Thank you so much for this. I teared up I won't lie. I love when new people find an interest for this band. They're blowing up amazing.

[@yazzybananas3106]

This was a random popup for me. But, I've been listening to DGD since high school. I've seen them live about 3 or 4 times. They are one of my favorite bands and they will never get old for me. I'm hoping to see them in 2021 or after the pandemic is over. I still have my tickets from last year😭. So glad to see them get recognized!

[@bananaperson7020]

Love DGD.. you should do more of their music. Pleeeeaase lol 😍

[@Yamadaaaa009]

Do some of their old songs with their old singers as well. "Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most" and "And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman"

[@Yamadaaaa009]

@Matthew Herman Talentless? Are you referring to the guy your parents gave birth to?

[@FienX_]

DGD fans will carry this channel alone! DGD is such a fucking spectacular band man, all era's of DGD have been amazing!

[@SweggyBread]

Dance Gavin Dance: - "We Own the Night" is a banger too

[@pandairl5076]

I am so glad I found this channel.. You are awesome

[@alexizjimenez3553]

High quality reaction, MG you love what you do! And I really appreciate that.

[@luckycharm1oak]

Hahaha you said voice of an angel😂 Love Tim's bass! 💚 BURRRP.. goddamnit lol.

[@stevew8815]

His reaction after the baseline! Exactly what I was hoping for.

[@sailorember]

Please more DanceGavinDance!!! React to "Inspire the Liars" !

[@DWreck958]

Lol this band redefined their genre and made their record label filthy rich writing Downtown Battle Mountain. Its really a unique and legendary piece of art. That's still relevant 15 years after being recorded. Jonny was like what 17 or 18? Apparently laid down all the clean lyrics in an afternoon; on like 2-3 takes? Completely improvised i may add. Then finalized during editing.

[@BarstucksCoffee]

Prisoner, on the same album as this one, is where you can see Tilian really flexing his vocals a little more 👌🏼

[@ericsmith116]

I think we just made another DGD fan boys and girls. The more the merrier.

[@ericaaustein313]

He compared DGD as an orchestra and I’m so for it

[@seaweedgreen3276]

First time viewer and I'm I love with this channel, you're so down to earth and seem like an awesome Dad and teacher!

[@OcatPony]

Please do more DGD!!! They have so many more songs that highlight each persons skills and they are all bangin' songs!

[@fridayjuniorjuniorfrizzle9272]

DGD fans love seeing reactions for people that have never heard of them😁😆!!

[@DisLogix]

new here and im honestly just impressed by his ability to play this on piano by ear immediately after hearing it

[@JCST-lk6gm]

Inspire The Liars is another AMAZING song from these guys, it’s one of my favorites

[@tesseract2087]

ooo i love that you said the vocals are like instruments, because the unclean vocalist jon mess has said before that he uses his voice more as an instrument, which is why in most songs he has nonsensical lyrics, its more about what they sound like than what they mean

[@EconID]

DGD is my utmost favorite band! Most fun to play guitar too. And I'm a metalhead to the core 😄 good analysis with the orchestra analogy.

[@nelixholland5958]

DGD fan checking in! Subbed for more, love your presentation style!

[@HeavyAndLow]

DGD is legendary

[@jakecochran8808]

Yeah now that you've heard their new stuff, please go listen to everything. It's all fucking gold.

[@jakecochran8808]

But also listen to the earlier shit with Johnny craig. Then check out emerosa as well

[@katiebaldesweiler7800]

i truly love dgd reacts. also really like you, it was the burp that made me subscribe.

[@jarodrums]

Gotta love DGD man!! ❤❤

[@jordanhess2595]

David, next you should do "Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine" by Dance Gavin Dance! It features one of the bands previous clean vocalists so it will be a very different experience!

[@jasonramirez637]

I love DGD, they are super talented even sound great live ❤️

[@JakeLuden]

4:58 dude hahahaha I loved this

[@treacoffill]

You need to do one for the vocalists solo work. His name is Tillian Pearson and he has a song called "favor the gods" that he does an acoustic version of. Check it out if you want to really see what his voice can do.

[@CalebMorea]

Inside the liars is an amazing song. It harmonizes both vocalists in a stunning way would recommend

[@renaissent]

Dance Gavin Dance's Stroke God, Millionaire is another incredible showcase of the entire band's skill set, and you should definitely give it a reaction, or at least a listen

[@grandadbeef1368]

regarding your comment about the sampled drums, I'd strongly recommend the track unboxing on their song "Young Robot" by URM Academy. The mix was done by Kris Crummett and, as far as I'm aware, they don't actually use any samples for the drums (thought my understanding is much less than your own)

[@MusicShed]

I totally could be wrong

[@jeffreyvargas1742]

More DGD!! 🙌🏽

[@chris210racer]

You need to check out earlier Dance Gavin Dance stuff from the other two lead singers they had.

[@rebelwhompergaming5328]

Just stumbled upon your channel, instant sub. I enjoy your content, especially when you review and look into dgd

[@brianmartin7784]

If you do more DGD, I'll definitely subscribe to see more of that

[@SimplySketchyGT]

Lemon Meringue Tie by DGD may be a good one to contrast this post 2017 era. That's when Johnny Craig was lead vocals and he basically claims to be a soul singer, he was lead in Emarosa and Slaves (US) as well each have new sounds as he's left (they've matured and in some cases gotten better) but I can always feel the anguish / soul in Johnnys voice.

[@ericstreff5810]

If you like Tilian’s voice so much, check out his old band Tides of Man! Seriously good