Music Teacher REACTS TO Jinjer "Mediator" | MUSIC SHED EP 155

[@brianosmond1646]

Most important band going today. I don’t even care if they’re “metal”..They transcend the genre. That’s when you have something special.

[@رزيئة]

Exactly! I love when bands or musicians in general have a lot of influences in their music and have a distinct sound to them that you can't label it anymore. Like Diamanda Galás, Igorrr, Cattle Decapitation, Babymetal, Nightwish, and ofcourse Jinjer.

[@mrfister1223]

Special Indeed!

[@ДимаДимов-ц8ж]

Huh, Dave, I am older than you are and I do not listen metal too, but the talent and passion of Jinjer opened a door for me to another types of music to explore and appreciate.

[@footnotedrummer]

As a bald guy... the "and Vlad's hair looks good too" cracked me up. I've seen Jinjer twice at small venues (sub 1000 people) and they are AMAZING!! I had the opportunity to meet them all and Eugene and I actually had a great conversation. To your point... he's an amazingly genuine dude.

[@MusicShed]

He truly is. That’s awesome

[@Comatozzze]

You're absolutely right! I'm 44 and I've never listened to such kind of music. Till now) There's something really special about "Jinjer" music that attracts lots of people loving different genres of music. And thanks to Jinjer I came across someone's reaction to the band named "Calligula's Horse". Progressive metal. Their 2017 album "In Contact" just literally blew my mind. Now I'm their fan too) Music unites people. That's it!-) Greetings from Russia!

[@SparkimusPrime]

I’m seeing them on November 4th in Lawrence, KS!! And this album is going to be so so ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MusicShed]

U gotta leave us a review!!

[@SparkimusPrime]

@@MusicShed Absolutely!!

[@MusicShed]

Maybe you can be our first subscriber guest, we’ll get on zoom and talk about the show!

[@SparkimusPrime]

@@MusicShed That would be awesome!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@MusicShed]

email me after you see them. [e-mail]

[@rjh862]

I just turned 59 about 8 minutes ago... I love this incredible band !! Bluesy rocker here..

[@MusicShed]

RJ!!

[@SMWPHD]

53 years old and love this band! I think the reaction community has really helped boost my exposure to bands like Jinjer, Spiritbox, Unleash the Archers, etc. Thank goodness for that because I otherwise wouldn't have heard music from such amazing bands! Cannot wait to see Jinjer at Toads in November! My son and I are going to do the meet and greet as well. Looking forward to a great show!

[@immersion24]

"ok, calm down. Take a deep breath David"...perfect reaction...u nailed it again...what a band. I'm also going to see them in October...can't wait as well!

[@MusicShed]

I literally almost died

[@theskylie]

5:20 that kind of unison and bond has a way of multiplying the overall sum of a piece's parts. Jinjer is an amazing band I've been clued into lately too :) Thanks David and team

[@PowerfulWarbird]

The first Jinjer song I listened to was actually not Pisces , Sit Stay Roll Over. That set the bar really high on the heaviness scale, worth checking out.

[@Swollen_Goat]

Remember. New album next friday

[@nealestreeks3363]

It’s the 27th tho?

[@gSWG3R]

Not til the 27th

[@MusicShed]

Danny, Howie and I will be at their show at Toad's place in November!

[@andreeaLnedelea]

Let's keep a moment of silence after David "died". 😔 🤣🤣

[@MusicShed]

I literally died, thank you ALN

[@levsco_]

The new archspire song, the golden mouth of ruin, is a technical masterpiece and I think David would love it

[@fictionwerks]

Oh god yes it is. That entire band is nuts

[@fictionwerks]

Spencer prewett is inhuman

[@realtealcovers232]

This may be the best song they've written. It's so dynamic and I love it.

[@jsamuelsen]

I love that you guys are going to Jinjer. I'm going with my kids in Portland too.

[@MusicShed]

How old are your kids?

[@jsamuelsen]

@@MusicShed 16(twins), 17 by the time of the concert. I'm 41. I got them into a lot of the music I'm into but they surprise me in the music they're in to too, both old(really old) and new. I trust them to take over the playlist at any gathering.

[@Paulfighteronline]

Been waiting for this one! So excited for Wallflowers, 10 days to go😇 Edit: Thanks for your reaction, David. You're a joy to watch when reacting to Jinjer. You were pretty speechless this time around haha. Apparently Mediator isn't even the heaviest song on Wallflowers 🤭

[@Kjertinge]

You know Jinjer is doing something right when all the metal elitist in forums have nothing but hate to say about them 😂. Jinjer is absolutely fantastic, and I hope one day those haters will be able to see how great and talented they are.

[@T_Tomko]

I love your breakdowns of music. I come for reactions and leave with knowledge

[@brien7351]

Ain't about age at all. The last band that had me so excited was Mr.Bungle 30 years ago, I was 28. They gave me chills just like Jinjer do now. Their talent is other-worldly and I was raised on Classic Rock, Blues and Jazz, then punk and metal and by 1990 Bungle blew me away and completely opened me up musically. I can now suffer screaming from other singers but Tatiana's growls are somehow relatable and cathartic and with her various techniques in altering her pitch it's just fascinating to hear. This is an emotional release and it feels awesome. As a former pro drummer past his prime, this is one of the most satisfying bands out there and I wish them a long career.

[@nolanpitti5588]

This song reminds me of their song “sit stay roll over” I love them

[@kenplotzke86]

gotta react to their older stuff when they were a 5 piece band. "Scissors", "outlander" are good ones

[@ПавелДемидов-я2т]

I would add The Bad Water as well

[@jen_jen8595]

This band is a fucking unicorn! I love how much you enjoy them

[@MusicShed]

YES

[@aleistergrey9971]

MAN WHAT??? You look good as hell for 52! You look 10 years younger !

[@MusicShed]

YES!!!! I like that. Made my day!!!!

[@yubogolfer4040]

The advantage of being located in Europe ... going to see them in September already in a small few hundred peeps venue. Its gonna be epic.

[@AnotherPostcard]

Those are the best kind of shows

[@bleachdragon88]

“Vlad’s hair looks great too.” 🤣

[@Nelli23]

I love your Jinjer reactions and your genuine love and enthusiasm for the band. They are all masters of their own craft, and I love Jinjer as much as you do. Keep doing what you do it’s excellent. More Jinjer! Go through their entire discography if you have to. 😂 I guarantee you will not be disappointed. And the evolution of the band is incredible to see. They just get better, and better, and better 🤘🏻

[@kermithesavage4283]

*THE MOMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR*🌟🌟🌟

[@terryminator4208]

I'm 65 and old school metal and I just love this band. I think they're coming to Denver in November. It sux cuz I would love to go but finances dictate otherwise.🔥🤘👍🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KoonFox6560]

better see em while the tickets are still low, im sure itll only get pricier as they rise in fame

[@darkphoenix2]

I was at work when this popped up on my phone, and I immediately put in my headphones and within a minute I was grooving. Even though I didn't like what I was doing at work, that song instantly improved my mood. I love this stuff, it's so rewarding to figure it out and hear the intricacies. Listening to it this time, I picked up on a nice subtle change in the final phrase (dunno if that's the right word) of that opening breakdown that leads into the verse.

[@MusicShed]

Awesome

[@imrnwhd]

1. I hit that thumbs up button before I watched this video, sue me, I don't care. Your breakdowns on these bangers that you react to is such a breath of fresh air to me. THANK YOU! 2. Please know that I love Jinjer but I am so sceptical as to how they're going to pull this off live, such intricacies! Please keep us updated when you get to watch them in a live environment, I would absolutely love to be proven wrong. 3. Again, thank you & keep on keeping on.

[@MusicShed]

I will

[@terryminator4208]

If you haven't seen the interview with Tatiana on the charismatic voice, check it out.❤️🎶👍🤘🔥

[@ПавелДемидов-я2т]

Reaction we deserved! ;)

[@johnlombardi1161]

I'm am with you I got hooked on Jinjer 2 and half yrs, just turned 60 . I will be getting my copy of wallflowers, I will be seeing Jinjer November in Ohio with My son 🤘❤️

[@MusicShed]

NICE

[@quentin580]

Vlad is the backbone of this group, his drumming is so multidimensional and adds so many layers. Eugene's bass of course is so groovy and technical but the drumming is honestly next level.

[@Phix75]

Vlad wasn't always in the group.. However, I feel he brought an extra something to the table when he joined which has had a big impact on the rest of them.. Especially Eugene.

[@jimmyh2100]

Its about damn effing time!!!! Jesus ive been checking each day!!!!

[@MusicShed]

Well Jim White, I’m effing happy AF!!

[@tgefaller]

They got me through the last two years. Last concert I saw before covid.

[@SRabbit2013]

I very much share your excitement, I’ll be seeing them twice in November!

[@MusicShed]

I’ll be seeing them once! Where ru gonna be?

[@SRabbit2013]

@@MusicShed I originally just got a ticket for Cleveland, but living in Pittsburgh I took it as a sign when they added a date here so I got another ticket and added a meet and greet! I’ve never done a meet and greet before so I’m both excited and nervous!

[@TrevorDunkin]

I love your open attitude. It fosters fondness! And it was that enthusiasm that made me originally sub. Keep it coming man, I love your videos.

[@MusicShed]

Ty TD!!!

[@jreyman]

In this video: Eugene's bass is a custom Overload Achilles headless bass, Roman's guitar is an OD Venus, and, of course, Vladi's drums are by Tama, cymbals by Zildjian.

[@camlloyd3321]

Waiting on November with great anticipation as well!

[@hemlock399]

Man, it took me several listens to get into this song, but FUCK do I love it now! Such glorious brutality & ordered chaos!

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

It's Jinjer time. This band never disappoints. This album is going to be epic can't wait. Bro I'm 54 and black and I've literally listened to metal my whole life. It was Black Sabbath that did it for me never looked back. Been waiting for you to get to this one. Peace from Stan the Alaskan.

[@MusicShed]

Always love to hear from you Stan The Alaskan! BLACK SABBATH!!!!!

[@arc6017]

So good....At first so agressive and chaotic but after a few listens it flows so good and gets so groovie! Great stuff!

[@davidmarold48]

I’ll be seeing them at the Boston show in November! 🤘🏼🔥

[@MusicShed]

YES!!!

[@palladinodessa8988]

I'll be at that one also - can't WAIT!!! Really haven't been this psyched for a show in a really long time!

[@palladinodessa8988]

@@MusicShed Thinking about trying to get to the CT show also - I'm in NH, so it's a decent haul though...

[@davidmarold48]

@@palladinodessa8988 I’ll be the one with an outer space Jinjer tattoo sleeve 🤘🏼

[@JeremyBarnes-d1c]

I can not believe I almost wrote them off as a novelty after hearing Picses and thinking hur durr. female screamer with some vocal effects.... I am SOOO glad I kept listening to more, though. Jinjer and Mastodon are my two favorite bands out there right now. And I was not exactly a metal head either. Both bands have blown me the fuck away.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 Fantastic band and Love Tatiana!!!!! 😉❤✌

[@johnnybravo5670]

Awesome....bought my tickets with meet and greet as well for the Toad's Place show as soon as they were released. Hope to see you guys there!

[@MusicShed]

See you there JB!

[@robertfitterman3777]

I am older than you and have been a "metalhead" for many years. However I was never into screaming or growling until I discovered Jinjer.

[@MusicShed]

Me neither

[@Friskee62]

Dig the tasty 'outro'' music...love JinJer. I'm 74 man and have worked for over 50 years in the music business...

[@MusicShed]

U DA MAN

[@leob3447]

Dude, I totally get what you are saying. I'm 53, and about the only metal I ever listened to was Disturbed. I'm came across Jinjer about 18 months ago, and something about them just sucked me in. Everything about this band is amazing. And as tight as the 4 of them are now, even their older stuff is great to listen to (like Scissors, Outlander, No Horde of Value, etc). They have definitely opened my mind as well. By the way, love your reactions!

[@MusicShed]

Ty LeoB!!

[@vinograd74]

Yes, I liked your reaction )

[@Convify]

We need a Jinjer SpiritBox collab!

[@rgbenge7580]

"Disclosure" ....you gotta do it.

[@arnibacsi]

Guten Morgan! 😀 Just heard them yesterday in Hungary and -needless to say - they were awesome. Unfortunately they only had an hour, but it was an intense one 😀 Nice milking instruction at 10:21 btw. 😊

[@MLuxemburg]

🔥Great reaction, David! Love Jinjer and Mediator! Tatiana is incredible as always, the whole band is incredible as always! Love Tatiana's lyrics here: "Wish I could catch god by the beard And drag him to the dirty streets To show him what was going on The kind of curse we've waged upon" Rightfully angry at the state of the world and those who brought us to this point (the gods if you believe in any, otherwise the capitalist ruling class). Between the cross made of diamonds and her hand gesture indicating money during the last line, "what do we have to do to get a piece of you", I think she's talking about how money is the god of that ruling class. Thank you always, David, for bringing more fantastic Jinjer music to more people! ❤🖤🤘

[@MusicShed]

Ty!

[@americanmetalhead7318]

And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope - Ne Obliviscaris

[@patfix]

I know you react to a lot of Jinjer, but the latest single and video 'Wallflower' is something you will really like. Hope you can find the time to react to that one, it's special!

[@milossenzala]

Eugene is genuine. Eugenuine.

[@brucecooley70]

I'll be at Toads Place too. Just counting the days until then. Really hoping covid restrictions don't mess with the tour.

[@MusicShed]

C ya there! (Hopefully)

[@iNessi]

Can we swarm right back round to Dance Gavin Dance though? I feel like you need to do a video from every era (and different clean singer) of them as well as experience all the different layers and genre changes these guys have done, they always remain in my top bands purely because they switch it up so much. Also more beartooth, blackbird sessions if you want beartooth goes country!

[@Kathayne636]

2:50, Yes. And the music is 100% complete before Tatiana has to write melodies. Imagine that task, coming up with catchy vocal parts over this crazy, riffy, often dissonant, odd-time madness. It's not easy at all.

[@leos.9449]

Vlads hair is always on point

[@MusicShed]

His scalp is too

[@dennisgrivois8602]

will be seeing them Nov 21 also got meet and greet

[@hal1971]

bought my ticket for Montreal nov 19th, hope they still have some energy left for you ;)

[@MusicShed]

Oh, they will!

[@cParman9]

Eugene isn't the only self taught one. Vlad before his previous band he was actually a pianist and then became a jazz guitarist and they needed him to fill in on drums and he taught himself drums.

[@MusicShed]

Crazy musicianship in that band

[@k1ngd3athpunch]

Make Them Suffer - Contraband feat. Courtney LaPlante

[@andrewg567]

52? Wow! Good on you, sir. You're clearly doing something right! I hope to look half as good as you at that age.

[@MusicShed]

It’s the music

[@josephtocci14]

Please tell me the new Ice Nine Kills is in the works. It's an absolute masterpiece.

[@Nimbus3000]

This song seems like it's got some "The Number 12 Looks Like You" influence.

[@psilocyberspace]

Not sure how music reaction requests are gone about here, I'll post a few here. The Deep End -- Scary Kids Scaring Kids (Rock) Dream Sweet in Sea Major -- Miracle Musical (Dance/Electronic) Can't Hear You Now -- Mike Shinoda (Rock, Indie/Alternative) Lily the Pink -- The Irish Rovers (Folk) Professional Griefers - Vocal Mix -- deadmau5, Gerard Way (Dance/Electronic)

[@tgefaller]

New video tomorrow!

[@marcelowiek]

David, it seems that you have a lot work to do this month. We barely reached the middle of August and we already have new songs from: - Black Veil Brides - Coheed and Cambria - Wage War - Lorna Shore - Alien Weaponry - Don Broco - Crown The Empire - Ice Nine Kills - Trivium and it goes on and on and on hahahahaha

[@MusicShed]

Problem is, I actually work, so there's that. If all my subs bought t-shirts, I could make this a full time job! Lol

[@TsMHicks]

Forgot Underoath

[@shma1israel]

People keep writing that Jinjer are this or that, metalcore, or a death metal band. That's not what they are. They are a jazz group that doesn't play solos, and Tatiana's voice is their lead guitar.

[@vomitsky1728]

I think one of the main reasons why are they "so one" is because Vlad mostly composes all their music by himself. They told about that on stream.

[@Phix75]

Hmm, I think that's the case on this forthcoming album. Eugene mentioned it in an interview (80% Vlads composition) not so sure about what came before.

[@scooterguidry8659]

I'd love to see your reaction to the "Gurenge Piano Cover"!!

[@narjiicday-burns1993]

If you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, Teach them while they listen to JINJER🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 And you do like/love metal JINJER🤣🤣

[@MusicShed]

JINJERLAND!!!

[@Debrutsideno]

New Jinjer song out today to react to called Wallflower.

[@theplatypus104]

I’d really recommend you checking out a Lingua Ignota song. Crazy new take on the metal/classical style and just an incredible artist

[@nealestreeks3363]

Don Broco - One True Prince

[@AvA81584]

You should check out Eidola - Counterfeit Shrines 🖤 they sound a bit similiar to dance gavin dance ✌️

[@jeffreygegler6266]

RIP David. Lol I’m not sure if you are aware, but Jinjer played at the Alcatraz Festival this weekend for the first time since the pandemic. The Alcatraz KZbin page has the entire set, along with the other bands like Unleash the Archers. I don’t believe the festival did a great job mixing, but it is still great if you want to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imavmZ17i9yGpKs The set list and timestamps for each song are in the comments.

[@MusicShed]

Can’t wait to see them at Toads Place

[@jeffreygegler6266]

@@MusicShed I’m seeing them November in Cincinnati!

[@mikewebster1743]

You have to check out the Twelve Foot Ninja song that Tatiana was featured on!

[@MusicShed]

Yes!

[@funnyperson4027]

I feel like you should check out thank you scientist. very different from this but in the same way that very simple melody over complex instrumentals. check out something like "swarm" by them or "FXMDLR''

[@chriskrock1415]

Have you listened or reacted to any Coheed and Cambria?! You'd love their musicality!

[@MusicShed]

Yes, check it out and we’re about to film a 5 By of them

[@liz5473]

I know people who do music reviews feel inclined to say good things about every song even ones they may not care for, And hiatus kaiyote is acquired taste but pleeeese break down “rose water” off their new album next. So much going on 😭

[@shesakillerquinn]

This is the second time of me trying to make you do a reaction for old jinjer stuff lol 😂 pls react to anything from Inhale, Do Not Breathe, which is their first album, I'd like to hear your opinions when they were still babies!!

[@MusicShed]

I will!

[@shesakillerquinn]

@@MusicShed Thank youu!!

[@KoonFox6560]

everything about jinjer is amazing, but i wanna say find their lyrics interesting in contrast with other metal. many metal bands just scream horror related themes for shock value. tatiana sings about things that could make anyone angry, or mental illness... emotions and stress that are common and are very relatable. the songs use harsh vocals for a reason

[@roasty3164]

I like how you touch on every genre. Have you ever thought of touching on EDM music? I think itd be cool but I dunno how itd work being how different it is 😳

[@chazzbass]

wish i could come there and enjoy that show with you!!! holy moly I wish i good go grateful dead on them and follow them around the world. I have tickets to 3 shows in my area, put your fucking masks on so we can keep the clubs open and they dont have to cancel their tour again.

[@MusicShed]

Amen

[@michaelsaumeth5050]

Zutomayo please !

[@spiderbass65]

I’m another old, non-metal guy. Going to see them in Boston the night after you haha! What happened to us? 😃

[@MusicShed]

It’s funny how little I think of the labels of styles of music. My first reaction is always guy reaction. If it moves me, I’m in. The thinking comes later, if at all. I listen like a fan, always have.

[@spiderbass65]

@@MusicShed I’m with you on labels. Growing up for me metal was Poison and Ratt, kind of joke bands. Jinjer is definitely the highest quality of musicianship, and I can’t wait to see them live!

[@damianblu]

“If you’ve watched more than 4 or 5 of our videos, buy a shirt” Me, who’s watched several dozen: oh oop ok Edit: TFW no more 2xl bass head in stock

[@matthewstayancho3454]

I guess 0.5 seconds of headbanging can be deadly!

[@kenziepasold3933]

You should do: The Plot in You - Enemy

[@merchermills]

Gonna recommend Dirty Loops - Rock you. They're like progressive version of backstreet boys

[@MusicShed]

Filmed it, out soon!

[@merchermills]

@@MusicShed that makes me super excited!

[@JamboUnchained]

what about some reactions on the new lorna shore stuff like to the hellfire or even the whole new EP, which is great. Or even the music with CJ, prior to the new tracks; Immortal und Darkest Spawn are my 2 fav's. ? Would be nice to see what you have to say about some very heavy music.

[@77aleks77100]

Mediator Behind the scenes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoamnKR_p8aUpdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYeQnKpjiZx9iqM

[@LeftyLucy_PvP]

Sleep Token - Higher

[@MusicShed]

HOWIE!!!!!

[@lc81002]

Alas, no Jinjer show for me because I'm having surgery shortly before the show here. Enjoy! Starset - Bringing It Down, Manifest (Live)

[@MusicShed]

Good luck on the surgery! Blessings to you

[@lc81002]

@@MusicShed thank you. I'm hopeful that this is the last one necessary for a long time.

[@alihendrix4779]

Please PLEASE check their song “Pit of Consciousness” you just have to, trust me🙏🏻