Old Guy REACTS to PERIPHERY Make Total Destroy | Composers Point of View

[@guitar864]

If you're going to do Periphery, you HAVE to check out the studio version of "Reptile" or "Lune".

[@fubar1217]

The live in studio version of "Reptile" on the Meinl channel (brand of cymbals Matt uses) is pretty good too.

[@moatfloater]

@@fubar1217 TBH its not Spencers best performance and he is much better in other live recordings

[@fubar1217]

@@moatfloater True....it does look like he just rolled out of bed in that one. Lol

[@moatfloater]

@@fubar1217 haha, Pajama cosplay...I think his voice was a bit fucked, you could hear the grit and strain.

[@twinny_mi]

I think he should listen to the live performance from "Live in London," that's better than the Meinl

[@Metguy123]

These dudes are part of the modern renaissance of "prog metal/djent." They're THE arbiters of DIY music production and are generally revered as masters of their class within the genre, for good reason I might add.

[@behindthen0thing525]

Well said

[@getbrutal4388]

People also wrongly appoint Misha as the coiner of the term Djent. They are that OG, so OG that people think they invented the word Djent.

[@nesscabrera8325]

I completely agree

[@lotus_r1ce478]

@@getbrutal4388 Even Misha himself said he didn't come up with it and that he got just got the term from a meshuggah forum

[@Lezzyboy87]

@@lotus_r1ce478 fs and tesseract still predate periphery

[@jaydenw.6007]

For a composer like you, you NEED to react to Reptile from their album HAIL STAN, and Marigold from the album Select Difficulty

[@Danpool13]

Fucking LOVE Marigold. But Reptile is, in my opinion, their best song. Just... Holy shit the epicness of that song. 😍😍

[@tylerm8145]

Shit man, you right. I'm so hard-pressed to even single songs out tho. Like imo every periphery release has a few tracks that are THAT good, if not most of the album. This is one of the songs from P2 for me. Honestly tho I love P2 start to finish so, so insanely stupidly hard. It could be a touch of nostalgia as that album was such a giant part of my life at like 19-20, but I really think these songs are that damn good. 3 might actually be my favorite period as far as song writing goes, but I mean shit. Everything they've put out is special and outstanding imo. I still spin the icarus ep all the time.

[@johnwest6083]

Reptile is pretty cringe.

[@Ryan-wb1jc]

@@johnwest6083 said no one with a pulse ever

[@venomsnake9392]

@@johnwest6083 your comment is cringe and useless

[@chris16durban]

First Tool and now Periphery... my man! I'll put in my humble suggestion here for "Satellites" by Periphery, it's off their latest album.

[@venomsnake9392]

Satellites is a masterpiece and so is the whole album

[@michaelknighten2452]

Matt never gets enough praise. He contributes SO much to the overall sound. Listen closely to him during the the first breakdown section. ABSOLUTELY BONKERS? Pulsing the rhythm with 8th notes on the hats with his left foot, quarter notes with the right hand mixed with some intricate accents, nasty ghost notes on the snare accompanied by his sledgehammer hits, and just DRIVING the guitars with the kick. Incredible.

[@cameronmcmahon4002]

Dude you HAVE to give TesseracT a listen if you're on this line of sound. Polyrhythmic and melodic as well has heavy and emotional

[@guitarkid2184]

I second this! Any of the Of Mind tracks off of Altered State would be the best to start i think personally

[@ameliaarquette8934]

YES

[@twinny_mi]

I think he should analyze a live performance. Like Odyssey/Scala that was one of their strongest performances. Or he should look separately at Dan's live vocals from any of his side projects. He should look at Of Mind too of course, but I also recommend Polaris and One

[@cameronmcmahon4002]

@@twinny_mi also the quarantine session is out if this world.

[@lolzroflcopterzzz]

Agreed! ”Of Mind: Exile” would be awesome.

[@danawalsh5840]

Gotta get some Between The Buried And Me in here for sure.

[@codexnecro666]

Yeah anything from "Colors" album would be worth a listen. "Ants of the Sky" is probably their most epic song on their and certainly has some surprises

[@barneyclarke7051]

Ants of the sky would be soooooo good

[@dennisstreefkerk5784]

@@codexnecro666 yes

[@mitchellyoung7513]

@@codexnecro666 Selkies imo is the best to start with. Ants of the sky, being in the middle of the concept album has the abrupt stop and start others were put off by. But Ants is my favorite XD

[@ricku2864]

Definitely agree. BTBAM is a must. Fair warning that each album brings something unique and their albums to tend flow from song to song, so some context/recurring themes may be missed.

[@TrevIEnt]

I am SO HAPPY someone reacted to Make Total Destroy and LIKED IT. You should totally check out “Reptile” by Periphery! Nearly 17 minutes of true awesomeness.

[@JohnnyMcmoney666]

Did you watch Chase Carnesons reaction to Make Total Destroy?

[@jesperbonde571]

It's standard Periphery. Every track is a musical journey. Its just amazing.

[@kylesmith7113]

For a more recent pairing, go with “Sentient Glow” for an idea of how they’ve built on this style, or “Reptile” or “Satellites” to hear how much they’ve grown and expanded their sound in the time since. Each member of periphery is astonishingly talented and with diverse and unique influences and composition style, and they do a phenomenal job of showcasing each of their individual styles and talents throughout different songs & sections. The more you feel around, the more you’ll start to feel as if you know each individual band member based on their style, it’s quite surreal.

[@NZSnipesGaming]

Didn't expect a Periphery reaction, a very pleasant surprise! If I were to recommend a single song that demonstrates the range of Periphery's talents and sounds, I'd jam Reptile. Massive showcase of songwriting and ability.

[@edcummings2379]

Animals as leaders "the brain dance" live from the dunlop sessions, please, No lyrics to analyze 😉

[@Koivisto147]

oh yes, this x1000

[@pedroaaalberto]

Yes Please

[@jakefollensbee]

I also just suggested this. I did studio version though. Just a personal preferance.

[@savagedm]

That and Vitalism's Bipolarity. I'd love to see a breakdown of both of those songs so much.

[@oroboris8764]

came here to say this! studio version also great though if you dont want a live video

[@AYVABTU001]

Don't worry about the shade that people throw. It's usually in "shade" form due to the inability to communicate effectively. You're doing great so far. Relax and do your thing sir.

[@behindthen0thing525]

Stop saying shade

[@chadmarx7718]

The way the news goes, stranger things, lune, satellites, pale aura:mark, and luck as a constant are some of their best work. Periphery is my favorite band next to Meshuggah. And yes they DEFINITELY are djent

[@kbkbkbkbkbkbkbkbkbkb]

Djent is the dumbest term ever 😂 labels are for cans anyways. So tired of peeps bickering about metal sub genres lol

[@thatoneguy229OG]

"If they're using an Axe-FX". You have no idea lol. Also, please do Reverie by Protest the Hero!

[@VlexisXII]

@AManHas NoName Palimpsest is my favorite thing PtH has ever done.

[@MrBaconman29]

@AManHas NoName Well Worst album is very subjective. I honestly didn't like it the first time I listened to the album because it was so different, but after giving it another shot I have realized how incredible that album is and what they were going for. It's the most different album from normal PTH stuff but it'd outstanding in a whole new way. I can't stop listening to it now and it has probably become my fav album of theirs. From a composers point of view that is THE album to listen to. Some really incredible composition and production on their end. Also took the longest to make for them I believe out of all of their albums.

[@danmiller16]

Selkies: An Endless Obsession by Between The Buried and Me Limb From Limb by Protest the Hero Both insanely complex and incredible musicianship.

[@warpig2226]

Man, I love your explanations. Helps a nerd of music appreciate it on a different level. It’s like appreciating a painting and having someone explain all the different techniques the artist use. Just makes it better.

[@tkultra3501]

It’s not often that I comment on videos that I watch, but it was refreshing seeing someone watch Periphery for the first time, then also actually enjoy them on a similar level to myself. They are my favorite band and I really enjoyed watching you take it in and not only enjoy it but really appreciate what they’re doing! I’m sure others will tell you this as well but you really need to take on “Stranger Things” and “Reptile” by Periphery! They’re both masterpieces in my opinion and will give you so much to digest! In case you’re looking for other bands, Monuments (literally any song off of their album The Amanuensis or Animus), TesseracT (Their album Sonder) and as a composer I’m sure you’d really enjoy The Human Abstract (Horizon to Zenith) and Twelve Foot Ninja (Any song form Silent Machine). You e earned a subscription from me! Can’t wait to see what else you cover! Cheers!

[@steveanderson8289]

He likes powerful and musical. Imagine this guy listening to some Gojira. 😉

[@yosef79]

No kidding! Another rabbit hole... lol

[@Mark101dg]

Yes! Flying Whales or maybe The Art of Dying?

[@steveanderson8289]

I think he'd like Flying Whales for sure

[@bottomfeederbluescbgs4132]

Gift of guilt

[@Quake18]

Way of all flesh or L'enfant Sauvage, all the color in there would be amazing to hear him dissect

[@TFOLLT]

The real Periphery gems are Reptile, Stranger Things, Satellites and Psychopshere. Thanks for reacting to Periphery though.

[@scottwelfare9267]

I love Psychosphere but it doesn't have much structure and doesn't really go anywhere. Definitely not a good first reaction

[@DayofOrion]

Thats your opinion lmfao

[@TFOLLT]

@@DayofOrion I don't deny that. @Scott Welfare, I guess we differ from opinion on that. Imo Psychosphere has more structure, a better variety in heavyness, and has a better climax than Make Total Destroy. But that just taste probably.

[@scottwelfare9267]

@@DayofOrion uh ya? who else's opinion would it be?

[@floralfire]

REPTILE YES!!

[@UndeadSasuke34]

Hello, i'd really like you to check out Opeth, they are a swedish progressive metal powerhouse, with exceptional ways of composing songs

[@kurukq]

If he did an Opeth video it'd be like an hour long. And that's a good thing. :)

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

He's done neo. So opeth could be on the cards. :)

[@NunYurbis]

True, now comes the age old discussion of what song to suggest. I'd say Deliverance since it has plenty of energy along with amazing switch ups in tempo and feel.

[@dkronk426]

Brain dance, woven web, or cafo

[@jimmux_v0]

@@NunYurbis I've been thinking on this since the Ne Ob reaction, and it's a tough choice. Was leaning toward Drapery Falls because it covers a pretty good spectrum of Opeth sound, leads a new listener in easily. Listening to Deliverance now it's also a top choice. There's too many to choose from...

[@matthewstark913]

this guy is awesome. listening to how he tries to describe listening to this music the first go around and seems lost. but at the same time you can tell he's enjoying it because it's music

[@jetpackswasno]

11:53 "whew, shit." I remember my first time hearing periphery too

[@dreaminginnoother]

Every time I listen to periphery I'm just blown away by not just the music, but by how fucking perfect Spencer is for the music. They fuckin' kill.

[@wereaboutsunknown]

You should really check out the band Leprous. The song 'Contaminate Me' is intricate and quite sexy. Most reactors go with the live version, but the studio version deserves some love as well.

[@adamfinell8262]

Yes, you are absolutely correct about Periphery being djent. They are maybe the most influential djent band in the world (after Meshuggah of course). Other bedrock djent bands from the era are TesseracT and Monuments. I think you'd dig TesseracT especially.

[@PanasonicTooth]

Animals As Leaders, Dillinger Escape Plan, Car Bomb. 3 bands that I'm sure you will get to eventually, but just throwing it out there. Very much loving you and your channel!

[@wereaboutsunknown]

Car Bomb would be hillarious

[@mikeCD62]

I agree. Car bomb would be magical

[@Bouldercannon]

9:49 finger snap. I pogged

[@vanilla_milkshake]

Animals As Leaders is a very progressive instrumental djent metal/jazz band you need to hear. Some good ones are "CAFO", "Woven Web", "Arithmophobia".

[@wereaboutsunknown]

But The Brain Dance tho

[@vanilla_milkshake]

@@wereaboutsunknown lol yeah you really can't go wrong with any of their songs

[@BlueCrayon77]

If you like Periphery, you should check out one of their influences... the British band SikTh! The track "Bland Street Bloom" is a good eaxmple of SikTh's output!

[@duncarnold169]

Yes! Yes! YES! There are no Sikth reactions out there. Such an underrated band. "As The Earth Spins Around", "Pussyfoot", "In This Light" . All good.

[@Dec4ption]

Jesus Christ that last change in the song is so complex and powerful and in for face. Like Jesus they blew up.

[@laszlo.csige2]

I love how hes not a casual listener and picks up on it the first listening. He really knows his stuff. Also I can relate to these facial expressions so much :D Shows you are really feeling those polymeters Big like sir!

[@vitalepitts]

I would love to see some Dance Gavin Dance on this channel, feel like the genre mixing and musicianship would really blow you away to analyze

[@droptherapy2085]

Also, circa survive, although they aren't that complex at all.

[@vitalepitts]

@@droptherapy2085 Feel like he'd have much to say about the emotions they'd evoke compositionally

[@droptherapy2085]

@@vitalepitts also, he should check out don caballero or piglet, or the dillinger escape plan

[@melaniethetruckdriver]

Periphery are my absolute favourite artists, GOAT for me 🎵 It was such a treat seeing you react haha 💕 I'm sure you dived headfirst into their rich discography and are a solid fan now.

[@chrisdotdash5154]

The entirety of P2 is so beautiful. Every song is just so freaking good and it is so hard to pick just 1..or 2 or 3 best song. Love the breakdown/reaction!

[@behindthen0thing525]

P1 is better

[@chrisdotdash5154]

@@behindthen0thing525 In my opinion, PII is better because of the mixing and vocals. I also think that PII just sounds better, and there are better/more songs. But imo, ranking Periphey albums is near impossible, or picking a "best" album.

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@chrisdotdash5154 I hear you. I just think p1 had better writing. P2 they tried to add choruses and normal song structures

[@stephensellers7447]

I've never found myself so driven to comment as I have with your videos. Excellent Channel. Periphery is like diving into the deep end, and Make Total Destroy in particular, is a kick-in-the-teeth introduction to them. Some music is difficult to capture with one track, Periphery much like Tool, is just that. The Periphery track I recommend is Garden in the Bones. A much newer track, you can hear the band's song writing maturity. As you listen to more Periphery you will recognize the jazz influences, the insane skill level of the musicians, and the sheer complexity more and more. Not digestible for all, but for those of us that enjoy complex music, they are fantastic. Finally, I know others have spoken, and I have commented briefly on a previous video - you will enjoy Opeth. I may not yet have your musical experience, but after ~25 years of enjoying heavy music, Opeth remains my favourite. So I'm going to go on an Opeth rant, and get it out of my system ;) There is a vast catalogue to explore, but maybe I can narrow down a piece of it, and I expect others will chime in. With any Luck we can guide without giving too much away. Orchid, Morningrise, My Arms, Your Hearse - These 3 albums have a similar feel and tone. Close to a Black Metal sound at times, you get to experience the diversity and song-writing skills. I don't recommend starting here, but enjoying these a little later. Still Life - a noticeable change in tone from previous albums. High level of complexity and diversity. Blackwater Park - regarded by many as The Pinnacle. I recommend The Drapery Falls or Blackwater Park as tracks of choice. Deliverance/ Damnation - The Dark and the Light. These two albums show the 2 extreme sides of Opeth. I recommend tracks Deliverance (Heavy) and Windowpane (Soft). Ghost Reveries - For me, this is the one. My Opeth album of choice. Recommend tracks Ghost of Perdition or Reverie/Harlequin Forest. I believe this is where you should begin your Opeth journey. Watershed - Band Member Changes. Music Style changes begin. Heritage/ Pale Communion/ Sorceress - Further music style changes. Incorporates more Prog sound & Clean vocals. In Cauda Venenum - Recorded initially in Swedish. I would wait to explore this album until you've spent time with others first. Finally, the live versions from Lamentations, The Roundhouse Tapes, Live at Royal Albert Hall & Red Rocks are all very good and don't hesitate to choose one of these in place of a Studio Version. Ok, I didn't expect to write an essay, but there you have it. I've never met another Opeth lover who agrees on the same top tracks, so we know wherever you begin, we will appreciate you making the trip. Whoever you decide to react to next, I'll be watching. Keep up the great work. - Steve

[@leotourscher6725]

Yes Periphery, one of my favorite bands of all time! Such a powerful group with three guitarists a bassist a drummer and a singer who are all virtuosos in their own right. I recommend marigold or blood eagle. Or luck as a constant, honestly pick any of their songs and you’re set🤘

[@TheRealJoeNathan]

This was the first song I learned on my 7-string, man, it's so fun to play on guitar! This is easily in my top five Periphery songs along with Omega (easily their best song), Satellites, Scarlet, and Reptile. I also have a soft spot for It's Only Smiles and Priestess which are criminally underrated and also fun to play on guitar.

[@swingonthespiral]

Their bassist was the sound engineer. Hes a MAJOR music producer now. His name is Nolly Getgood

[@cliffpennington4895]

LOVE PPERIPHERY!!! Please do more.

[@alexfrank6534]

I like your videos because i actually learn from them. I know nothing about music theory, but i don’t feel quite as ignorant when after watching some of your videos.

[@jonathanmorillos3818]

Please do some Animals as Leaders and Between the Buried and Me 🤙🤙🙏

[@AllCopsAreBigchungus]

One of my favorite bands, excited to watch this reaction, hell yea!

[@mkennedy319]

Periphery is S tier... They will forever be in my top 5

[@jacobreed8800]

such a great band, and they've improved so much even since this song came out. everybody is recommending reptile, and I have to agree. masterpiece of a song.

[@behindthen0thing525]

Kinda repetitive

[@korey08]

I can feel Animals as Leaders is coming... You are getting closer to the djent genre, so that's a good step closer mate! Keep it up, you are a djentleman! ;)

[@zaned861]

His reaction is me everytime i listen to periphery. I'm always blown away and constantly have my head grooving

[@League97]

The Ocean: Jurassic Cretaceous Check it out :)

[@pariah206]

Been following Periph and Misha from the start. Revolutionized the way I listen, what I listen to, and how I play. Really broadened my ears, or taught me to open and broaden them.

[@XistoKente]

I'd be thrilled if you reacted to anything off of Sepultura's "Roots" album.

[@SutMacG]

Yes. Sepultura with the Cavalera brothers is still my fav from back in the day.

[@nikkimorales1514]

Awesome to see someone else diving into all these great bands you're reacting to. Have fun on your musical journey.

[@SuperIdiotMan00]

More suggestions for Periphery: "Flatline", "Hell Below", "Satellites", "Reptile", "Sentient Glow"

[@Brindlebrother]

I really like Marigold, haha

[@Swollen_Goat]

Periphery has only gotten better and better over the years. Their latest album "Hail Stan" is just a masterpiece. They transitioned away from some of the crazier syncopation but still remain to show it off occasionally. The vocalist, Spencer, is just one of the best in the business imo. He pushes everything to the limit on many different levels.

[@immaculatetoilet]

I'm glad he finally steered away from that New Found Glory-ish vocal delivery he's done in the past. They are all the better for it. HAIL STAN is so much more cohesive because of that decision.

[@deniscook4752]

Great wholesome reaction! This band is beyond amazing!

[@jamesfitzpatrick3068]

Just discovered your reactions, big fan of the selections as well as the analysis. Such a rabbit hole to go down with Periphery. Gonna put my votes in for Reptile, Stranger Things, Satellites (Satellites is a great song and also probably Spencer's best vocal performance). If you want something shorter/punchier, maybe Prayer Position. A few other band recommendations - -Vektor (proggy technical thrash/extreme metal) (Recharging the Void is their most epic for sure, I think the most popular might be Tetrastructural Minds) -Alkaloid (proggy mix of different extreme metal styles) (If you have 20 minutes, "Rise of the Cephalopods" is UNBELIEVABLE. Honestly if you got a Patreon I'd consider joining that just to see you react to that song, bc there are no reactions to it on youtube. Other great choices are Orgonism, Funeral for a Continent, and Carbon Phrases) -Beyond Creation (prog/tech death metal) (Omnipresent Perception is their most popular I think, but Earthborn Evolution or Algorythm are my picks) Those are all heavier than what you've typically reacted to, but you've done some very heavy stuff so it seems like you're not diametrically opposed -Animals as Leaders (virtuosic instrumental jazzy djent; some of it may be a little too showy for what you seem to prefer). -TesseracT (prog djent with mostly clean vocals). (Probably a very popular request, and although it's down my comment, they might be the one that most fits with what you've been reacting to. The live-in-studio version of "of Matter" is their most popular reaction, and the live version of "Hexes" is another popular one. Tough to go wrong with those choices. Dystopia is a pretty popular one as well.) -More Between the Buried and Me would be cool - Extremophile Elite is probably the most requested reaction from them for good reason. Other good choices are Memory Palace or Silent Flight Parliament. SFP is similar to what I said about Rise of the Cephalopods for Alkaloid - it's long so no one reacts to it but A) it's insane and B) I'd consider supporting a Patreon to see it. Their Colors album is a bit more spastic than later albums for me, but still has awesome tracks to react to like White Walls, Sun of Nothing, or Ants of the Sky. Hopefully that gives you enough to chew on. PS was glad to see you do Plini - Papelillo. Crazy track, insane guitar player. Such a talent. He's toured with Animals as Leaders a few times.

[@benjaminflasher]

Their bassist records/engineers all their music. If you watch their behind the scenes videos, he takes it very seriously and that's why the production is so good. Also, one of their 3 guitarists is nephew to John Petrucci of Dream Theater. Petrucci even plays a guest solo on the Periphery song "Erised".

[@ryank.creates9677]

I absolutely love your observations and excitement while listening. You have a strong musical brain and comments only someone with real experience would have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and positive attitude!

[@DavidB-ui8pg]

Just found your channel tonight and man I am happy I did. Not only are you listening to some of my favorites bands (Periphery, Protest the Hero), but watching you react enables me to live vicariously through your experience as if it’s my first time again. Your breakdowns and descriptions are perfect and I’m loving it. Looking forward to combing through more of your reactions! 🤘🤙👍👏

[@Schoobs31]

This is hands down one of my favorite albums of all time. Love these guys.

[@SameBasicRiff]

It's amazing how much a steady paced 4/4 goes over people's heads in prog rock edit* wow you can see the feeling of the reaction through the camera bro, thats it right there.

[@TheForg0ttenD3mon]

Absolutely need the live playthrough reaction of Reptile by these guys! So so so so highly recommend the entire live playthrough they did!

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

Very awesome to see a Periphery reaction here, and it was a very good analysis of this song. Just mindblowing musicianship here. Well, now that you fell into the djent rabbit hole, you should check out Dancers To A Discordant System - Meshuggah. Most would suggest Bleed, but honestly I think Dancers is more representative of what makes them, them!

[@coasteraddict10]

Please do Protest The Hero - Wretch

[@Lot2rocks]

Mate, you would love anything by Tesseract!

[@lukesorensen9432]

let's go another tesseract fan

[@PowermadNavigator]

I really liked the people's elbow description of how this hits you as that's how I felt 10 years ago now, as a bored college student, when not only Periphery, but so many other bands kinda steamrolled in with gas tanks filled with progressive metal and djent and their exhausts fuming speed... it was something else. As close as we have been to a music revolution since...

[@jaywebb0113]

Saw these guys live last Feb at House of Blues in Dallas,Tx. They were amazing!

[@stephenvaughan2325]

Periphery!!!! One of my fav bands for sure. New album is FANTASTIC with reptile being the ~17 minute banger. Periphery along with meshuggah are the "founders" of djent arguably. Spencers vocals are outstanding throughout all their albums. Give them all a listen in your free time.

[@Koivisto147]

This song was mostly recorded in the "lead" guitarist's apartment. I put lead in quotes because he's the founder and creative lead of the band but not really a "lead" guitarist in the traditional sense.

[@chrismiller3898]

God... they look so young in this video. Insane that this was 9 years ago. Great video, Geebz!

[@boostuse]

@Keyofgeebz The whole first album just blows me away still. My wife loves Have a Blast Periphery 2

[@boostuse]

Most important metal band of the decade.

[@xhalfwayhumanx]

Between the Buried and Me - "Famine Wolf", please.

[@GlacialAurorA]

hey old guy, periphery super fan here, so much to digest from these guys, the average person can't just hear one of these songs for the first time and even have a clue whats going on. BUT you arent an average person! Please do more!!!

[@GlacialAurorA]

also im back to say PLEASE do the song Absolomb

[@floralfire]

Next Periphery song needs to be Reptile or Blood Eagle

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

We are talking about a band whose each of its members are endorsed by instruments brands and have their own signature serie, This is the kind of band that needs at least 15 songs reactions, then what anybody thinks must be the ideal song to react to is matter of taste.

[@drummerkid5694]

+ A million for Periphery! Favorite band at the moment, for sure!

[@brysonrichey6707]

Hah, hit the nail on the head bringing up AxeFX. Great breakdown! Would love to see some more modern Periphery on the channel. Keep it up man, you’ve got some special sauce ✌️

[@maxblair3317]

+ 1 for Reptile. It's honestly their best work and purely from a musician standpoint that song is a masterpiece.

[@stephenbruce5431]

Is it save to say you are becoming a djentleman?😁 Love your reactions brother🤙

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

Try their song "Absolomb". Absolutely killer Vocal Performance on that one. "Garden in The Bones" is also a lot more melody based with some of their hallmark heaviness. Cheers man!

[@danielseale9636]

Periphery- Omega is a perfect piece of music. It's like an epic novel. A long song that really tells a story. So good

[@orikagon]

Hell yeah. Periphery is one of my favorites.

[@iormungand78]

Check out Opeth - Reverie / Harlequin Forest , great stuff

[@brianmccauley4849]

New to your channel. Great to Elkhart reactions from someone with such a rich music background reacting to bands I love and opening my eyes/ears/mind to songs I already know.

[@ThexCatmanx]

I remember watching this when it first came out and seeing it break your brain. lol. How far you have come Geebz!

[@KC426859]

Holy shit, you popped up in my timeline with tool and snarky puppy and now you're doing my favorite metal band? I'm in! Definitely check out more Periphery, I recommend the song Omega if you're looking for a long one (~11 minutes I believe), and Stranger Things right after that to close out a double concept album. Keep doing what you're doing man, loving these vids!

[@wesleytrott6397]

The engineering for Periphery is definitely excellent. Anything Misha Mansoor and Adam "Nolly" Getgood touches is f'ing gold! Nolly dials in some of the best drum tones ever. You can hear a significant improvement in the drum tone on Devin Townsend's album "Transcendence" (compared to the previous album Epicloud). That's what Nolly does. And Misha is just a beast. You should check out his KZbin videos where he's composing and recording songs using GGD drums. He occasionally drops these little nuggets of wisdom and tips that are helpful if you're a home studio person working on your own music.

[@Foxywaterable]

OH MAN. Periphery is wonderful. Definitely do Blood Eagle next. That song is so incredibly heavy and beautiful.

[@Aaron-ui9tj]

Its exciting that you are taking a look at Periphery. I think something off of one of their last 3 albums would probably be a better representation. At this point they were still trying to figure out their writing process, and really nailing down what Periphery should sound like.

[@soulremoval]

love what you said about singers. ive always felt the same way

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

I’d love for you to pick a Jacob Collier song next. Any suggestions for which one from other viewers?

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Drop a link in the comment for the video you want me to check out :)

[@andytrox]

Oh man, yes. Moon River at least, then With The Love In My Heart closely followed by the rest of his catalogue.

[@spaantz]

With the Love in my Heart absolutely

[@sebisman]

I love the live version of "From the love of my heart"

[@mercho_music]

I'm glad seeing in the comments people recommending Satellites; my favorite Periphery's

[@JasperBouchard]

OHHH It took me 3 de-composer jokes to figure out that the joke is that you're old, not that you're breaking down the music LOL. Love seeing someone discovering some of my favorite music and looking at it critically from a professional point of view and not just as a listener. Great work :)

[@justaguy2567]

loved watching your reaction. thank you

[@dimitriid]

Periphery is one of the most interesting bands out there today, definitively on the Djent subgenre. Another interesting note is that unlike most bands, one of their main composers guitarist Misha Mansoor is usually the producer as well and is behind many of the other Djent bands as a producer so if there's any details behind the sound production and this very modern sound he's largely behind it: The subgenre itself "Djent" is an onomatopoeia of that metallic, down tuned rhythm guitar sound Periphery and many of its contemporaries share.

[@alaskanoutlaw]

Yeah that was about how I felt when I first heard these dudes! So good!

[@louisebromley1998]

I love periphery! And I love that you enjoyed this song

[@acurseofconstantobstacle5603]

People reacting to Periphery for the first time is my new hobbie, easily my favorite thing. Great stuff, sir!

[@HeatherForever444]

OMG FAVORITE BAND BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME! PLEASE!!!! The song Coma ecliptic. That band has the most amazing composition!

[@glencross7499]

Love this. Such a cool and educated reaction/breakdown. I have listened to metal for decades and still treat vocals as an instrument. I get a lot of lyrics but those I don't it really doesn't matter.👍🏻