Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live) REACTION!

[@sarajade5111]

These guys are criminally underrated. First band I became a Patreon subscriber of. Worth every penny.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I am SUPER impressed with what I've heard thus far!

[@DarkMustard1337]

I agree too much...I live around people who, sure, love all types of music..metal, electronica, rap and so on..but as for metal friends of mine..know nothing about this band...this is real music.

[@food223]

they actually started by the singer(the harsh singer) who was trying to start a black metal band but the violinist got added and things changed and they became far more progressive, i love that song, glad you guys liked it

[@scottrobinson4611]

The black metal influence mainly comes from the harsh vocalist, Xenoyr (shocking, right?). Xen is an old school black metal guy. Tim the violinist and clean vocalist, is a classically trained violinist. The rest of the band are primarily prog metal guys. Xen actually doesn't like prog metal that much afaik, but he's somehow built an amazing prog metal band over the years. Stick all that together and you get this band. Progressive metal that blends in a lot of black and death metal sounds, alongside Xen's shrill black metal vocals. Xen also writes both sets of lyrics. Glad you liked these guys. They've been my favourite musicians for a good few years now, and I love seeing other people listen to them for the first time. Check out their song "Devour Me Colossus Pt 1"if you get the chance

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I literally JUST saw this. lol. It is certainly an interesting mix, and the combination/result is absolutely phenomenal, to say the least.

[@sephiroth10191]

Devour me colossus pt 1 is their best song!!!

[@psantosd1]

Dan Presland's creativity on the drumms made me fall in love for the instrument. Now my neighbors are after me

[@ronaldmathis5353]

I do like it with the violin addition. Very good overall. The drummer is amazing!!

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I am beyond impressed with these guys. The drummer's double bass work alone is outstanding.

[@Metal_Archaeologist]

Drummer is a beast!!!

[@jasoncowley4718]

Hello! May I suggest Ne Obliviscaris - Intra Venus official music video, I think you might enjoy it.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I really enjoyed what I just saw of them, so I will definitely put that on the list!

[@SuryoKamryo]

Holy hell!!! It's just amazing when I stumble a creator that I love and he offers me a song that I consider one of my all time favorite! This is master piece.

[@screaminggallery771]

This song is now being studied at the Sydney Conservatory along with traditional classical music. The more you know

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I just recently learned this. That is incredibly cool.

[@darkdudironaji]

I saw them live here in Vegas about a year and a half ago. They were headlining WITH ALLEGAEON. Tickets were only $10. And they still couldn't get more than a couple dozen people. They're so criminally underrated.

[@cyberdan42]

Yep, saw them last week. They are truly an exceptional band in every meaningful way.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Ugh... SO JEALOUS! This is definitely a band I would really love to see live. They are AMAZING.

[@cyberdan42]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope Usually as an Australian we are so far removed from the best bands and regular tours, so damn nice that a couple of Australian metal acts are really standing out on my playlist. Ne Obliviscaris and Be'lakor (also worth checking out kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Gre6yZnLd_hJo, for a sample). Liking your channel.

[@davidwilliams3244]

This band is nothing but masterpieces, you should react to more.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I am quite certain I will!

[@FantasticDimensions]

That was... different! I like different. Thanks!

[@jen.g.]

Love these guys! Missed them when they played Greensboro last year because of Hurricane Florence. This song is actually a part of the curriculum at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Also worth mentioning, Xen (the vocalist who does the harsh vocals) is a Chelsea Wolfe fan. How about reacting to Allegaeon. “Gray Matter Mechanics”, maybe?

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I shall definitely add that to the list. I wish I had known about this band then. Greensboro is only like an hour from me, if that.

[@peterkarargiris4110]

Well done Jen ! Exactly what I was going to say. I love Allegaeon too.

[@sarajade5111]

Preach!

[@ap872]

You need to listen their song Painters of the Tempest part 2 Triptych Lux. That song is crazy and pleasant roller-coaster ride. Most of their songs are unpredictable and it's hard to guess what happens next and that's why I like them so much

[@darkstar8196]

One of my favorite songs of theirs. Hard to place favorites with a band like this, but I definitely listen to that song the most.

[@tifosinh]

Well if you're going down this road, also check out Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live Rehearsal), if you haven't already. Really virtuoso performance from those guys.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I shall look into this!

[@Hopsnbarley]

Agreed :P

[@ur-nammu]

"The singer looks like he belongs in a black metal band." It's funny you should say that, because Xen actually wants to start a black metal side project and prefers extreme metal to progressive stuff. By the way, this band's music is studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. They're so fucking good (and unique)! I didn't suggest this, but thanks for reacting! And if you hadn't guessed, the violinist/clean singer doesn't come from a metal background. Hence the dancing in between headbanging. But he's great, so who cares?

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

The dancing just totally caught me off guard. It was kind of funny. Seemed like he was just really in the moment. They are most definitely a very unique band and incredibly talented musicians. Every single aspect of that song was incredible. I mean, I'm more apt to call it a "journey" rather than a song.

[@MegaMatth]

This song is actually part of the curriculum at the sydney conservatorium of music. A masterpiece

[@peterkarargiris4110]

Ah, you've made my day ! I saw these guys only on the 9th. They are amazing ! Tim, the violinist is an excellent violinist and Zen is a demon !I don't know much about the technicalities but their show was incredible - goosebumps and all. Cheers from Australia dude.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I really want to see them now!!!

[@philip863]

“Oh, they’re left handed... I’m left handed!!” I’m left handed!!! Edit: I listened to the intro music through the link. Pretty cool \m/

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

Not a sub to your channel but I saw this in my recommended and I’m a huge Ne Obliviscaris fan. Really glad you both enjoyed the music. Lots of information about the band has already been dropped in your comments but I wanted to add that Dan, the drummer, does have his own KZbin channel and does upload play-throughs. Some with music and some are drums only. That’s most likely the reason he was wearing a GoPro. What I really enjoy about this band is that each member knows their instrument very well and it doesn’t seem like any of them try to “one up” the other or show off like musicians in other bands do.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Yeah, that's one of the things I really enjoyed about this performance... the perfect balance and blending between everyone. Everyone had their moments, but in a tasteful and complimentary way of one another.

[@jonathansimmons4609]

Love the combination of both vocals and that insane band

[@josephahearn5121]

Based on your reaction to this, I think the next Ne Obliviscaris piece for you to check out should be Painters of the Tempest Part II: Triptych Lux, or you could just do the entire Painters of the Tempest ;)

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I do need to do more of them soon.

[@robertgriffith3139]

I'm late to the party, and i'm not sure if anyone else commented, but this particular song is required study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music because of its complexity.

[@moonwolf2251]

I smile a lot when hearing creepy music when you pause the video cuz it so funny...

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Thank you! I'm glad that someone appreciates that!

[@conditionsunderground]

Damn, this is amazing. Of course it is on my playlist, now! Thank you for this disovery and reaction.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I'm so glad it was suggested to me as well. I still feel deprived that I had not experienced them much sooner.

[@nikelodeon6852]

Sad that even as musicians y'all didn't notice how good that short bass solo was...

[@philipp.bernard5267]

It's true I mean I have seen a lot of NeO reactions and just 1 pointed out how cool the bass line Such a shame Cygnus(the bass player) is a one of a kind He mixes jazz and classical music in a unicque way

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

I think I'm in love with your guitarist.

[@dubsfehr9574]

One of my favourite bands - when I first heard this song my experience was skepticism, then interest, then enjoyment - and now I own all their albums. Love the arrangements, love how they are all talented and shine throughout as you mentioned. As a big prog and black metal fan, I felt like I hit the jackpot when their discography opened up to me. Currently I am playing Urn (both parts) over and over again in my car. Thanks for another great reaction, and thank you to your friend too! So of course I am going to edit this and say - I think I love all metal I've heard, not just black and prog. :D

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I love black and prog metal as well. Some technical death metal, and old school thrash. I've been opening up to a lot more lately though. I don't know if you like Jinjer or not, but you should check out some of my older Jinjer reactions like Scissors, Ape, Teacher Teacher, and Captain Clock. They're pretty funny. I was beyond impressed with Neo Obliviscaris though. Not what I was expecting at all, but all the different influences you can hear in the compositions is true brilliance and talent in the mesh and transitioning.

[@dubsfehr9574]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope I love Jinjer! I did see that you had some reactions to them and they promptly went into my watch later playlist so of course I'm going to binge that when I have time 😬 all the Chelsea Wolfe as well!! have you heard Alien Weaponry? They are young, thrashy, and sing in the Maori language for some of their songs. I can't say I love all their songs but I do love Ru Ana Te Whenua (my spelling might suck but this is close) the most.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@dubsfehr9574 I'm not familiar with them, but I will check that out!

[@gamingmetalmouse9920]

These guys are just amazing... saw them the day before yesterday at Fortarock for the 3rd time If youre into goosebumps guitar solos, listen to wintersund death and the healing / eternal darkness!

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I've seen a few people suggest Wintersun now. They're definitely on the list!

[@meatmun7747]

Well if like that song a lot you should check out "Devour Me Colossus - Pt I - Blackholes" by Ne Obliviscaris.

[@djclaudeus]

I got to see NeO about a year or so ago. What a show!!! If ya ever get the change to see em.... do it!!! Dig your channel brutha!

[@marceldouwstra5847]

Oh and you might also like "Igorrr - ieuD" \m/

[@sugoruyo]

12:00 Something tells me you'd enjoy Intra Venus by these guys. There's a guitar + violin dueling solo in that song...

[@williamduckett3407]

Glad you enjoyed it. They have several really solid songs.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I believe it! This song was PHENOMENAL!

[@noir371]

They are absolutely mind blowing. Best band in the world right now

[@Somnusrei]

This vid was fantastic! Also, just stumbling onto this band.

[@cat-o-matic]

That was cool AF!

[@Hopsnbarley]

Love this song. You got a new sub :P \m/

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Thank you!

[@DarkMustard1337]

Your friend is super pretty...and a metal chick...best combo..

[@CodrutNistor]

Just a tiny error: Negura Bunget are Eastern European, not Nordic. Romania, to be more precise. I am glad you mentioned them, nevertheless. Although Negura's mastermind has died in 2017, you might want to check out Sur Austru, the band's spiritual following - which includes some of the original members as well. Two videos of them to check out - a live one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52vhYWFfLmHhqs and an official video that reminds a lot of Negura Bunget's visual approach - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIi0apKfiJx3idE Enjoy! \m/\m/\m/

[@shapeshifter7676]

Tim's got some killer movies

[@josepastor6356]

I think everyone who's seen them live thinks the same way about Tim's movements lmao

[@marceldouwstra5847]

If you like metal bands that go outside their box and branch out then definitely check: Between the Buried and Me "Extremophile Elite" (LIVE)

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I LOVE BTBAM. I've been into them since The Silent Circus. They're AMAZING. I've seen them live MULTIPLE times. Definitely a great suggestion though. I wish I could hear them again like it was the first time.

[@RiannaQueen]

Btw the harsh vocalist, Xenoyr, writes the lyrics, too, which are pure poetry, and he does all their artwork (album covers & designs, backdrops, t-shirts etc.), and in contrast to his on stage image he is one of the nicest and kindest people I have ever met (vegan, too). Their soundguy is Troy McCosker aka Audio Ninja from Melbourne, he also records all their albums and whenever possible tours with them. They do have a new bassist now, but he's just as good.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I feel like I just need to go ahead and move to Australia and befriend all of these people. lol. I can't wait to get into more of this band, and the lyrics as well.

[@RiannaQueen]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope the bassist and lead guitarist live in Europe. 😉 And they tour a lot. If you live in North America or Europe you'll get the chance to meet them later 2019 or early 2020. Also: live chats on www.patreon.com/neobliviscaris 😎

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@RiannaQueen Very cool! I'm in North America, so that's awesome news!

[@RiannaQueen]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope they already did 2 headliner tours and 2 support tours (with Cradle of Filth and Wintersun) though USA and Canada and will be back right after the new album is done (late 2019 or early 2020).

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@RiannaQueen I look forward to that! I would love to see them and Ihsahn tour together. THAT would be one hell of a show.

[@MarcinOfTheNuclearVillage]

I love this band! They're really close to being perfect... Another suggestion of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGi1mK19h6tonZI . That's a Polish Folk BM band... Enjoy! \m/

[@danielgheorghe3187]

Negura Bunget are from Romania

[@Raven.Ravn.]

They tour alot, so I'm sure you will have the chance to see them soon. Next month they are doing festivals in Europe. Check out their fbpage and Patreon. They are doing Alot for their fans on Patreon.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I will definitely have to check that out, thanks!

[@ur-nammu]

Since you said this is right up your ally, you should try Xanthochroid, Aquilus, Be'lakor, Black Crown Initiate, and Allegaeon. Any songs will do, but I'd suggest, respectively, "To Higher Climes Where Few Might Stand," "Nihil," "Abeyance," "Great Mistake," and "Gray Matter Mechanics."

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Someone else actually mentioned that song as well... "Gray Matter Mechanics". I'm familiar with Black Crown Initiate already. Be'lakor has also been suggested, so these will have to be near future definites now.

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

That's the infamous flamenco headbang.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Haha!

[@freyasslain2203]

They are not a black metal band . They are a Progressive /Technical Death Metal band.

[@jerelehtonen]

Just gonna leave a comment, cause I apparently left a like a few months ago. But seriously, that was both good and enjoyable content.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

You guys are cool as shit

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Thank you!

[@Fez135]

If you haven't already, you guys should check out Extremophile Elite by Between the Buried and Me. Also, anything off the last Infant Annihilator album just because they're a giggle

[@Fez135]

Or Passionflower by Jon Gomm for classical guitar virtuosity

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I've seen some of IA's more recent videos, and I don't know how well-received they would be on this channel. lol. I LOVE BTBAM though. I've seen them live SEVERAL times. I've liked them since The Silent Circus.

[@theatomicwookie9953]

Not lying, the beginning of the song had me thinking Dave Matthews Band. The drummers AWESOME, not sure how I feel about the rest of it.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Understandable I guess. Certain styles or subgenres of metal can definitely be an acquired taste.

[@theatomicwookie9953]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope I mean, I listen to EVERYTHING, except for MOST country (although, I LOVE Hank III, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and a few others) and post-2000 rap/hip-hop. I listen to just about every genre and sub-genre of metal and rock, pop, techno, LOVE Jamiroquai, old rap, but my absolute favorite and what I tend to listen to more often than not is rock/metal. I HATE having to define every fucking thing by genres, but if I had to pick a favorite doom metal is probably it. BTW, I appreciate the replies. Out of the other 10 or so KZbin music reaction people I watch on a regular basis and MOST OF THEM for much longer than I have you, I've maybe received two replies to my comments from ALL of them combined over a year or so. You've already given me 3 replies. Just nice to know you're listening....Still waiting on that High on Fire - Fertile Green (official video) and Sanctioned Annihilation (song, no video for it) reaction/s. No rush ; P

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@theatomicwookie9953 I try to reply to everyone that I can, even the critical or just mean comments. If people take the time to comment, then I want to take the time to make sure people know they're acknowledged and appreciated. I love the idea of my subscriber base and view count growing, but with that I love the idea of growing WITH me as an interactive community even more.

[@ChucknMcNuggets]

Check out the band Vitalism, and their video for Pagan 2. They sre a South American prog/djent/jazz instrumental group with disturbing ability.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Thank you for the suggestion! Sounds very interesting. I'm gonna put this on the list.

[@yahirave]

A Pug Reaction. XD

[@MJ-mh9zu]

New subscriber! I like you guys! :) Please put The Ocean - Firmament (live video) on your reaction list! Take care and keep up the good work! :D

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Greatly appreciated! That song is actually on the list already if I remember correctly. I know The Ocean has been suggested a few times.

[@xXSgtJackXx]

I love neO, but its kinda of unfair on the guitar on this live performance, imho, the guitar was really off by neO definition in this live performance, heard the studio version, it has way more depth and impact, its so much better specially on the guitar solo

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I feel like I must hear this now.

[@sugoruyo]

I think it's the recording, their shows' sound is spot on.

[@Wirmish]

There is no one on KZbin who made a reaction to *GORMATHON* Perhaps you will be the first to do so? Any song will do. They are all good!

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I've never even heard of them! With a name like that I am very interested!

[@Ghaidheal]

Land of the lost is a nice toe tapper by them.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@Ghaidheal I will definitely be checking that out then!

[@des_o7935]

Really enjoying your reactions and your guests. New subscriber now. Have you checked out Wintersun? Sons of Winter and Stars live at Sonic Pump Studios is a good to check out if you haven't.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Thank you! I've seen Wintersun mentioned a couple of times. I've heard OF them, but I've never actually listened to them, so they are on the list!

[@josec6700]

Check out Kamijo - Heart kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3OmkImOrJ6hg5o

[@thudstick]

lol there's no way this was your first reaction to listening to the song for the first time. you've obviously heard it before just by how your pausing the video. at least you have great taste in music, but this just was not a genuine first time reaction video. anyways, keep it metal yall

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I hate to disappoint, but this was in fact genuinely our introduction to both this song and video. It had come recommended several times, so we gave it a shot.

[@keithvincent4]

Asterism/Rising moon/track please.Teen metal/rock trio from japan.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Sounds like it could be interesting. I will put this on the list.

[@keithvincent4]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope Thank you.

[@onetymebigtyme]

can we do Rivers of Nihil A home?

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I've seen Rivers Of Nihil suggested a couple of times, so probably at some point, yes.

[@onetymebigtyme]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope awesome dude! Hype! ʘ‿ʘ

[@Fez135]

Was that a 'Djent' with a soft J? Very middle class :P

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I WISH I was middle class. lol.

[@keithvincent4]

Angelus Apatrida/your next/track please.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I will put that on the list, but I've already got several more reactions already filmed that I'm in the process of editing right now, and LOTS of suggestions.

[@keithvincent4]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope Thanks.

[@Brombit]

By "e-shun" you mean Ihsahn? :P

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Yes, Ihsahn. That's who we were referring to. Emperor, Peccatum... Ihsahn.

[@Brombit]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope Thanks! Now I listen to Peccatum ;)

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@Brombit The album "Moribund People" is a masterpiece. It's Ihsahn, his wife, and her brother.

[@Brombit]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope Oh, they're all with the same guy 😂 I thought you just mentioned three different bands

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@Brombit Yes, Ihsahn was originally with Emperor, then he started Peccatum with his wife Ihriel and her brother Lord PZ, then they ended that project and Ihsahn went on to focus on his solo project, and his wife put her focus back into her Starofash project. I totally thought you were familiar with Ihsahn and was suggesting that I was pronouncing his name incorrectly. lol.

[@StormTheImmortal]

I hated this song the first 5 times i listened to it....50 or more listens later....well you get the drift lol. I was introduced myself by other Jinjer fans on reaction videos and wondered how i'd never heard of them before because since i've branched out from metalcore only i've REALLY branched out.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

Haha! I'm actually the exact opposite. I've branched out and have been more OPEN to metalcore/deathcore, whereas I used to despise it. I only listened to black metal/blackened death metal/thrash metal. I liked a lot of darker electronic stuff, but that was really all I cared about. Being so musically biased has prevented many potential friendships and opportunities, and I finally realize how childish and arrogant I was in my elitist ways. I also still don't understand how I had not heard of them before. They are exactly the type of stuff I typically enjoy, and they're on the same label as many of my other favorite bands.

[@johnjames6610]

are you listening only black metal if do so sorry for you and your ears

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I listen to whatever I enjoy. Thanks for your concern. Lol.

[@johnjames6610]

@@TheMoralMisanthrope im saying that becouse ive listened to clean metal vocals only for like first 10 metal years and i was missing out on lots of great music only because i had stereotype

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

@@johnjames6610 Ohhhh. okay, that makes more sense. I thought you were trying to say that black metal sucks. I don't listen to strictly black metal though. I like all kinds of metal and music in general. I try to be as open minded as possible.