Old Composer REACTS to Earthside A Dream In Static feat Daniel Tompkins | Reaction and Breakdown

[@KeyOfGeebz]

ALOHA GANG!! Well, learned something new about the affiliation with TesseracT - I did one already ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWbLm6VpjM-SrpY ) and have another cued in the near future :)

[@skeletankmcgraw7343]

Yeah lol. I got to see TesseracT live a couple of years ago and I was blown away by how good Daniel sounded live. I was only like 10 ft. away from him and kept looking around at "what sort of trickery" had made him sound so perfect live. :P

[@mebbin]

Skyharbor was another great Daniel Thompkins project. The Constant (ft Plini) is a great song to check out by them.

[@anastaciawood5398]

Dan also has a solo project :)

[@dodgrblu]

Earthside - Crater The guest vocalist Bjorn Strid is one of my favourites. He's not the most naturally gifted, but he has developed his voice so amazingly over the years(he started just with screams) and the parts he comes up with, mixing amazing clean melodies and heavy screams are just brilliant. You should also check out his main band Soilwork(a Swedish melodic death metal band), and he also has a 70s/80s rock style band The Night Flight Orchestra where he can show a different side. This guest appearance is also a bit different to what he has done in the past, and it's brilliant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3yynax8j7GFaLM

[@russellzauner]

@@dodgrblu Speaking of bands named Orchestra, have you heard the Diablo Swing Orchestra? GOOD STUFF (also Swedish)

[@EarthsideBand]

Hello hello! Just as this song was what you expressed needing to hear today, your genuine reaction and engagement of our music was just what my mates and I needed today as a dose of inspiration to put in some hours on our new record. Someone who notices our love for Sus chords (and subsequently never resolving them) and dulcimer-esque sounds is a kindred spirit in my book! I'd been geeking out to your Karnivool reacts videos and a couple others, and had been secretly hoping that you might take on this track or our orchestral one "Mob Mentality". So I'm definitely going forward with an added sense of purpose today/tonight. 🙏 Thank you thank you!! Lots of love, Jamie/Earthside P.S. Yes, Daniel Tompkins is absolutely certifiably a bleepin' BEAST. We weren't composing that leap up to the high F in the chorus for anyone else. ;) PPS Also sending our appreciation to everyone recommending music for Geebz to check out. We're honored to be in such wonderful company as other bands reacted to on this channel and to be supported by such brilliant/beautiful humans.

[@DasTestament0525]

@Earthside well said ❤️

[@Egoblivion]

I don't know what to say...what you guys do is amazing!

[@Loendt]

Wow! Great words. New album? Amazing news, guys! Thank you for your music.

[@Zekistential]

I absolutely adore y'all's album!! I bought the physical copy of it last year, couldn't stop listening to it for months! Thank you, and keep going. :)

[@facelesscovers763]

Absolutely love your band, this song changed my life, as a singer, as a person in general, I'm @coal_does_vox on instagram and I've covered the ending portion of this song, you may or may not have seen it before. Never stop making music guys, you are loved.

[@Erysys]

The vocalist is Daniel Tompkins, who sings for the band TesseracT (among other projects). His voice is incredible. If you want a good TesseracT track, check out Hexes, which has Daniel singing alongside Martin Grech. It's fantastic and beautiful.

[@eatower2]

For sure, Hexes is easily one of my favorites from them.

[@christopherblowers443]

Love that song

[@grant3226]

Agree, Dan is a great singer, added such an awesome sound to Hajis Kitchen album 2112

[@merkaba_lite]

Good choice of song from Tesseract. Skyharbor is also pretty good.

[@TheJTK123]

Yes!!!!

[@derricktipps9867]

This producer deserves a medal

[@kraterkop]

David Castillo, a legend

[@derricktipps9867]

@@kraterkop mixed perfectly

[@VildhjartaFanGurl]

A..... "metal"...? 🤐

[@bobcuddington1601]

Didn't Devin Townsend help produce too?

[@jamescombridgeart]

Bumping these suggestions that I'm seeing: Tesseract, see suggestions on comments. Earthside: mob mentality

[@qmiller9]

James knows what he's talking about. You will be impressed.

[@themichaelcycle]

Upvoted for Lajon.

[@CcllaauuddiiaJ]

MOB MENTALITY! Came to the comments to find this recommendation lol

[@paramourcat]

Yeah Dan from Tesseract was the featured singer, he's a monster vocalist. I'd never listened to Earthside before either but decided to check this one out because I'm a big fan of Tesseract. Juno is a recent favorite of theirs for me.

[@kraterkop]

They've got some amazing singers on their (only) album. Can't wait for the next one

[@michaelkey9549]

excited for those new kotor rumors bro? lol

[@sjsphotog]

check out Voices from the Fuselage. Amazing band and singer

[@cahlees3329]

Earthside is an instrumental band filled with genuinely the nicest guys in metal. They're incredible musicians and composers. I'd recommend giving Mob Mentality a listen/watch

[@sjsphotog]

+100 for Mob Mentality.

[@NathanHarman]

Masterpiece of an album. PLEASE listen to their song "Mob Mentality" off the record ft singer of the rock band Sevendust. It's one of the best songs I have ever heard.

[@kristinkowalczyk9213]

I second this

[@PedroIsidoro]

Seconded!

[@jamescombridgeart]

Seconded. Mob mentality is killer!!

[@geertlamers2678]

It wouldn't be great for a reaction video, but I urge anyone reading this to please also check out Contemplation of the Beautiful, the closing track of the same record.

[@PedroIsidoro]

@@geertlamers2678 the album is incredible... so, I would go even further and ask everyone reading this to listen to the whole album. :)

[@BLFactor]

Mob Mentality feat. Lajon Witherspoon by these guys is one I keep coming back to over and over again.

[@Prognosis__]

Thanks for choosing a song I requested

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

If you love this kinda vocals you'll love the band leprous also

[@dlxfuentes]

I think we're in need of some more Tesseract reactions now (Concealing Fate in its entirety would be a task but so great). Daniel Thompkins featured in this track is their singer.

[@sebisman]

Daniel Tompkins has his own band called Tesseract, you should check them out as well.

[@Hadri_ART]

Ohh that s why i thought it was the same singer from tesseract. It was!😂

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

I'd also recommend another Tompkins project: Skyharbor

[@progperljungman8218]

Wouldn't say it's "his own band" though... 😉

[@whatdothlife4660]

@@maynarddrivesfast804 Guiding Lights is a masterpiece

[@nilasae]

Wheee, thanks for picking my suggestion! 😁The whole album is a masterpiece, another song that stands out is "Mob Mentality"...

[@juanpabloisi3400]

the entire record is a masterpiece...

[@Jaymzmiller]

Daniel Tompkins streams quite often on Twitch, and his vocals just in a tiny home studio with minimal effects is just as mind-blowing as on mixed and engineered albums. It's insane how talented that guy is.

[@frankcsacramone]

Thanks man, cool you picked up on all the keyboard stuff, especially the dulcimer keyboard voice :)

[@jethrofloyd67]

Dude's singing is insane! This is a seriously badass track 🤯

[@Malzanar2010]

Daniel Tompkins voice is otherworldly good. Those high notes in this song give me goosebumps every time.

[@MTheoOA]

I love this album, the last song is a masterpiece...

[@Eric998765]

I'm not sure why the KZbin algorithms recommended this channel to me last week but I can't stop watching. This is the first reaction channel I've actually liked. You're probably too humble to call yourself an expert, but as a non-musician that listens to ~60,000 minutes of music per year, I'm loving your expert analysis of these songs I've been listening to for years. Prog is the most impressive genre imo, but I often can't appreciate it as much as I wish I could.

[@codymartinez830]

Earthside is just wonderful. Also.....STRAPPING YOUNG LAD!!!

[@paulc4932]

So happy to see reaction videos to this song in particular. I was right with you on all your reactions. When I first discovered this song I was on a morning walk listening to a Spotify mix, and I literally stopped in my tracks. Everything changed that moment. I called in late to work. Went home and just listened. Twice. It was more important than anything else to listen to this song again and again and find out who this band was. A Dream In Static is my single favorite album of any band anywhere in... many, many years. This track is admittedly my favorite, because it is pure inspiration and magic, but there are so many amazing songs including Mob Mentality and Contemplation of the Beautiful and one of my other favorites Skyline. It is in my opinion about as close as you get to a perfect album. And for a debut album it is going to be a tough act to follow, but I have no doubt that the follow up will be absolutely stellar. So happy to see someone turned on to Earthside for the first time.

[@IrrelevantPlease]

The Evangelist + Apparition - Spawn of Possession Aquanet - Spastic Ink Mathematica Calculis - Watchtower Charging The Void + Pillars of Sand + Collapse + Recharging The Void - Vektor Azagthoth + Rise of The Cephalopods - Alkaloid Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light - Ingurgitating Oblivion My Buried Dream + Superimposing Mere Will and Sheer Need - Ad Nauseam Better Grieved Than Fooled - Anata

[@CJ_3000]

Glad to hear your reaction! This Earthside album is really great. The singer, Daniel Tompkins released an album just a couple months ago and you should check out his new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHbXdJ93gJ6pd8k Also, check out Earthside's song with Bjorn from Soilwork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3yynax8j7GFaLM

[@CatalystOfFire]

That's Daniel from Skyharbor singing!

[@timpalmer2216]

Daniel Tompkins is such an underrated vocalist, every project he's involved in is made better by his input imo

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

Completely agree

[@urdaxaldiomis9004]

Would love to see you check out Symphony X - The Odyssey. A masterpiece.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Or iconoclast!

[@deggial2005]

Contemplation of the beautiful is the right song

[@kraterkop]

Yes!!!!

[@Kelly.sapphire]

Got to see them live years ago when they opened for Leprous during Leprous' first US headlining tour. They have different singers for every song, so they had a track for the vocals. Was still impressive. Daniel is great live as well. Saw him with Tesseract.

[@kraterkop]

Hoping for Soen soon ;) The Words for example, my favorite

[@stevemuzak8526]

Daniel Tompkins is easily one of the greatest singers ever. It's ridiculous how damn amazing this song is.

[@ianmitnick8245]

i saw Earthside LIVE in Maryland and the guitar player went into the crowd to chat with fans!!

[@JimboKM]

Yay! This song shows me that prog isn't dead. Favorite male singer.

[@luispacheco9936]

an enjoyable watch as always. thank you for the lunch break listen! would recommend a personal favorite in the technical death metal genre. great hybrid with just as impressive musicianship. FIRST FRAGMENT - GULA

[@Rozjebem]

You reacted to 'TesseracT - Dystopia' about a month ago. Daniel sings there. Besides that he's very busy singer, got his solo album out not long ago, he has a side project "White Moth Black Butterfly", gives singing lessons,... But the one I wanted to point out is a band "Skyharbor" where he used to sing before returning to TesseracT, particularly song "Guiding Lights".

[@pleomzch4470]

Oh yeah so glad you did this band. I'm listening this album every day.

[@Feel777]

Thanks for reacting to this! Earthside deserves a lot more recognition than they get. Btw, I'm impressed you haven't reacted to Leprous yet. I'd recommend The Sky is Red, Slave or The Flood.

[@AustinJSchaeffer]

As many others have shared, Daniel Tompkins is mainly from Tesseract. Another band he was with is the relatively unknown band "Piano" on their album Salvage Architecture. Here's a track by them with Tompkins on vocals if you'd like to check it out. It's metal but super melodic and I think you'd like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV63cnunjLGkpM0 EDIT: I originally wrote Piano were Japanese. Forgot they're from England and their record label is just Japanese for whatever reason, oops!

[@MastahChuck]

Mob Mentality is a MUST listen/watch/experience. One of the most well composed/produced tracks audibly and visually bridging metal and classical orchestra imo

[@kylepouliot4996]

7:37 is my reaction whenever I hear Daniel soar into the atmosphere

[@christopherblowers443]

One of the best reaction channels out there.

[@Everywhenify]

I'm so happily surprised you reacted to that song! Daniel Tompkins is one of the greatest singer in my opinion, with so many music styles (synthwave, metal, pop, etc.). This is so great, thanks for that video!

[@skizzlep]

New to me. Now I have another rabbit hole to fall into. I'm in love with this sound. Thanks Geebz for doing what you do. Subbed for the Tool, stayed for the this! P.S. please more air bass 🤣

[@shreykundra683]

Daniel Tompkins! The vocalist from the mighty Tesseract! Love them to bits. Also, Dan is vocal coach himself. React to Tesseract - Hexes feat. Martin Grech Live in studio. So damn good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5rVgZiPj52JY6c

[@natec4743]

I appreciate the fact you take the time to address any criticisms from the comments because you wanna improve your content, but I hope you appreciate the positive comments just as much. The bands you're checking out are all in line with my music tastes so I'm discovering some music I'm guaranteed to like. I love what you bring to the table when it comes to reaction videos, keep it up!

[@satchking6861]

"I dont know what to call it but....its just -sick-" lol love it dude

[@TheMeatballEnthusiast]

Just listened to this album this morning, bout freaked when you made a video about them

[@facelesscovers763]

I'm grateful to God that this song could be an upliftment to you, this song changed my life and inspired me as a singer, I requested this song in the past, I don't know if it was me who was the first to reveal it to you as a suggestion, regardless, brilliant video. Poetically and similarly, your reaction to this song uplifted me in a time of need as well. Cheers friend, anxious to see more excellent videos from you.

[@daryogoinden184]

Thank you for having reacted to my suggestion. You're the best mate. Keep it up. Love your reactions. Also check out White moth black butterfly - the rising sun (same singer, Daniel Tompkins side project) 🤘🤘🤘

[@KeyOfGeebz]

No problem 👍

[@metalgt6828]

Also some total MINDF*CK SH!T from Car Bomb, is "Nonagon", "From the Dust of this Planet", & "Spirit of Poison"... try not to hurt yourself.

[@sebisman]

Please do "Mob Mentality" by Earthside as well, you will love it!!!!!

[@nikitalila]

I enjoyed watching this passionate and professional reaction

[@TheMathMog93]

Daniel Tompkins is an extraordinary singer.. Check out the band he is in, Tesseract. I'd recommend the songs Hexes or Juno

[@mebbin]

What pleasant surprise! I remember having this song on repeat during long car rides. Great song, indeed. Thanks for the breakdown, Geebz. In addition to Tesseract and this song, Daniel Thompkins also sang for Skyharbor. Their song called The Constant (feat. Plini) would be great for a breakdown too!

[@Epichicken]

love waking up and having a coffee while i watch the old man break down this music

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

Geebz, I've been addicted to your channel for about a month now. I'm a lifelong gigging musician myself, and it's great to see you discover all of these (non top 40) bands that I've loved and emulated for years. I'm a huge fan of progressive composition as I get bored very easily. That's not to say that I don't love a great chorus/hook. I just crave originality in songwriting. I applaud you for listening to these progressive bands and taking the time to break down the musicality of it all. I have a couple of band suggestions: 1. Fair To Midland who are almost folk mixed with progressive metal. They have a fantastic and unorthodox singer. 2. Corellia who are defunct now (I'll not get into their drama), but man they had so much promise. Please check those two bands out.

[@siddharthiyer1120]

Right in Two is gonna blow your mind!

[@hackandslash873]

What a great album with many guest voices appearing. Second album's release is taking forever.

[@VildhjartaFanGurl]

Omg I'm so happy to see this in your reacts!!

[@samuelbastos4652]

Daniel Tompkins is just one of my favorite vocalists ever! He is the vocalist for Tesseract and also has a solo project. I recommend listening to Seven Names, Juno and Hexes from Tesseract and anything from his solo album called Castles. He is insane!

[@sjsphotog]

12:50 and 13:23 let the headbanging BEGIN!! One of my fave killer riffs. If that doesn't get you jumping up and down I don't know what will ;) so so good

[@wildphysicspianoboy97]

Glad you like It! Awesome video as always! See you in the next one!

[@xwedewx]

Loving your channel! Give "Tank!" and / or "The Real Folk Blues" written and composed by Yoko Kanno and performed by Seatbelts a listen. It would be great to see your reaction and hear your comments on these two songs.

[@AustinJSchaeffer]

I had forgotten about this gem of a track! Super glad somebody recommended it to you

[@slaviusse]

I didnt knows this, just Daniel from Tesseract. Thanks, its amazing! Great review as always :) Cheers from Slovakia

[@inksentia]

Been listening to this band since before the album was released and seeing this blew my mind and helped me fall in love with this song all over again. This content is fantastic 😁 sent you a cup of coffee or two as well as a little message/humble request :)

[@danielspensieri1822]

Man, I love your stuff Geebz. It took me at least 10 listens to grasp some of the things that your catching in your first time around. Hearing you talk about how this made you feel, reminds me why I love music. I really think you'd love Dream Theater's "Octavrium", but you gotta catch the "live score" version so you could really appreciate the supporting orchestra. I know you'd really dig it (even if it is a bit long a for your target songs)

[@williammann376]

Daniel has a side project called White Moth Black Butterfly thats worth checking out.

[@MrDirtyVirus]

This song is a GEM

[@MiexxxYT]

Daniel Tompkins may be my favourite vocalist of all time. His voice is just something else! The other person that contends for the top spot is Einar Solberg of Leprous. I would recommend any song from Leprous, they're all masterpieces. 'Alleviate' is amazing and 'The Sky is Red' is a true journey. I'd love to see you react to them! Keep doing what you're doing, absolutely loving it :) Greetings from the UK!

[@MrChrislur]

Slice The Cake - Stone and Silver Part 1 - The Mountains of Man :)

[@lachlanrusin987]

Please do Mob Mentality off of this album! Please!

[@kmdarie]

My favorite part of your channel is finding new music!

[@dansourile5444]

My favorite Earthside song is Contemplation of the Beautiful Mind. The vocals there aren't as "pretty" but WOW are they powerful. Other bands/tracks: Haken - Carousel (or Invasion) Leprous - The Sky is Red (or Distant Bells) Caligula's Horse - Graves (or Salt or The Tempest) TesseracT - King (or Juno) Tool - Descending Amorphis - The Golden Elk The Dear Hunter - Wait Ihlo - Starseeker (or Parhelion) Fair to Midland - Uh Oh Polyphia - GOAT The Mars Volta - Eriatarka or Take the Veil Opeth - Lovelorn Crime Rishloo - Feathergun in the Garden Soen - Martyrs VOLA - Alien Shivers Agent Fresco - Dark Water

[@ckokomo808]

Gosh, I forgot how dam good this song is! Lots of people are mentioning Daniel Thompkin’s group Tesseract. One of my favorite bands, HIGHLY recommend. Their guitarist Acle mixes all their stuff. Daniel also has cool side projects- Zeta (an awesome synthwave) and White Moth Black Butterfly (an artsy indie?? Project)- it’s hard to describe. Might I recommend Slave by leprous. I know we all kinda want to shy away from a live videos, but I’d recommend the Live from Rockefeller Hall version. It’s a BEAST of a track. Thanks for the videos! Peace!

[@dregnar85]

Dan is incredible, his best stuff was with Skyharbor in my opinion.

[@sugoruyo]

While I'm more of a Tesseract fan, Skyharbor is such an undiscovered gem!!!

[@mccaf87]

Geebz should react to Guiding Lights

[@KryticalError]

Hell yeah! I knew this was one you would love. I feel like I say that every day. Lol

[@GeorgeTsiros]

The entire album is an absolute gem

[@danbequette4590]

And Geebz, you rock. Keep it going

[@davebaritot]

this album is phenomenal. as others have mentioned, Mob Mentality is absolutely worth your time!

[@heathgreen9122]

That is the one and only incredible Daniel Tompkins

[@kevinmaccormack941]

Great review as always; please listen to Earthside - Mob Mentality....a stunning song with one of my favourite vocalists of all time (LJ from Sevendust).

[@Konrad-bf2oy]

You have to check out The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble!!! White Eyes and their adaption of the Koto Song by the Dave Brubeck Quartet are incredible.

[@1v4n0v1ch1]

Earthside are so underrated that hurts

[@the_shadow2360]

Another really good song from them is " contemplation of the beautiful" Its on the same album and also sounds insanely good

[@keluargabuleminang]

Rhapsody "Emerald Sword" for the fun come on guys!

[@tommybooker6377]

Even when my sleep schedule is completely messed up, I still wake up to a new Geebz video lol

[@Specklespaceboy]

You HAVE to listen to Contemplation of the Beautiful by Earthside. It has, in my opinion, the best vocal performance of any song I've ever heard.

[@sjsphotog]

yeah that one is KILLER. truly soundtrack-esque and that vocal just breaks you when it comes in :)

[@freas8520]

First time I heard Daniel. Since then I have swallowed anything he throws at me!

[@chrisgreen248]

Awesome, the whole album is excellent ambient modern metal. 🤟🏻✌🏻

[@grant3226]

If you like Daniels voice, check out Hajis Kitchen album 2012, the whole album s phenomenal however he really shines in the track Warrior

[@damiengrief]

If you want to check out more Earthside, I recommend the song "Crater" featuring Bjorn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork on vocals.

[@mitchellwade150]

Haken- cockroach King or Invasion Septicflesh- enemy of truth (symphonic death metal with full symphony and choir) Gojira - the art of dying Ulcerate- Dissolved Orders or Stare into Death and be Still or visceral ends Fleshgod Apocalypse - Epilogue (symphonic death metal with opera singer and piano with amazingly written symphonic and choir plug-ins) Meshuggah - clockworks drum cam

[@matiasmonteis9819]

earthside is one of my favorite melodic band, I think you will enjoy Soen or Alcest, in particular Alcest - Sapphire, give it a listen if you can, I think you will like it.

[@sjsphotog]

we need their new CD ASAP

[@roymendez6615]

Daniel Tompkins is your singer. Other the Tesseract he played in a band called Zeta and he does solo work to

[@floridabelle]

Awesome!

[@hendriknel01]

Loooooooooove this.

[@complexdevice]

Hammered Dulcimer is such a cool instrument.

[@anthonypetniunas354]

Hey.. For something a little different, I thought you may like "Gotye - Heart's a Mess". Thank you for showing us a cool way to look at great music.