OUR FIRST TIME LISTENING TO Animals As Leaders - Physical Education | COUPLE REACTION

See how Nick (🇩🇪) and Lex (🇺🇸/🇲🇽) listen to a band that’s been mentioned in the comments and they decided to give it a shot! That bass though…
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[@52ndWarhawkGerbil]

Funnily enough, they actually don’t have a bass player. It’s two guitarists and a drummer and both guitarists use 7-8 string guitars so they can get really low and detune their instruments.

[@wingsoficarus1139]

They exclusively use 8 strings actually and the lowest they downtune is about drop E. Only 7 strings are the classic guitars they have.

[@trulyjdm]

Actually they do use a bass when they record a album

[@kenshiku]

@@trulyjdm Yes, but what these people thought was a bass is just mostly, the guitar sound.

[@cgm-hk1et]

any song from the joy of motion album is a must-listen

[@GenXDaddyO]

Woven Web, Wave Of Babies, The Brain Dance, CAFO. But actually, any AAL is fantastic and will blow you away. I know about your listening preferences, but you should see them play. Tosin is a freak. And as I’m typing that I’m thinking “um…they’re all freaks”.

[@philplasma]

I'm new to AAL too, really quite impressive that it is two guitarists and a drummer making such mathematically inclined music that has deep grooves and cool licks.

[@lparksession]

So psyched you loved this! If yall are going to watch a video of them perform, check out The Brain Dance, either their Live Music video or from the Dunlop Sessions, both amazing performances. Or for something a little more off the deep end there's The Woven Web (Live in Anaheim 2020)

[@ericmeredith8754]

Wow! I have actually heard of this band. But have not checked them out! Im a a huge tool fan! And there is some similarities to them! Really enjoyed this . Nicely done RG . Great request. And as always had a blast watching both of your reactions to this song! Take care!

[@ericmeredith8754]

Great request Nick. Not RG sorry :)

[@wingsoficarus1139]

Tools pretty cool but honestly, as soon as you touch AAL there’s no going back lol. Especially if you’re a guitar player

[@michelemichele3375]

Djent. Lots of strings. Lol. Low metal. Fun time signatures. Arithmophobia. Thanks, N&L. ✨🤪

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Matt garstka, one of the best modern drummers period. Both guitarists are exceptional as well. No bass player though. A few to check out: CAFO Tooth and claw Another year Nephele

[@jays100]

Cute seeing you two bops your heads to completely different rhythms when you are both right lol. He gets more drums and she gets more guitar rhythm

[@kennethschreyer2527]

Intense and Structured in an Overarching Mathematical sense. Interesting and Intelligent Music.

[@swimszoots]

I love this. Yet another band that has somehow escaped my attention until now.

[@sidecardog5244]

You’ve got the Bass Face in the screen shot:)

[@Nyatohh]

It's funny how they started thumping in the air when hearing it lol

[@lazydada1062]

I've seen these guys live twice. Incredible performances... I was glued to Tosin's fingers the entire time. Next, you should check out Brain Dance, imo. Thanks for sharing your musical journey :)

[@johnfish8208]

These guys are great 😁👍

[@RyanCogar]

Think you'd both thoroughly enjoy Tesseract if you're unfamiliar. They have a great live performance of "Of Matter" which is a great introduction or if not the studio version of some of their tracks possibly.

[@mrgboxx]

Animals as Leaders - Tempting Time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chago4212]

Amazing band! Tosin Abasi rules! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Amazing musicians - nice reaction.

[@juanperez-bo5gd]

Buenísimos. No los conocía. Gracias

[@EscheroOfficial]

Animals as Leaders has become one of my favorite bands as of late, I highly suggest y’all check out the rest of this album, whether on camera or not. So many bangers here! Edit: love the comparison to Tool and Infected Mushroom, that’s such a perfect analogy! Never thought about it that way but it fits really well 🔥 Second edit: if you want specific recommendations, “The Woven Web”, “Mind Spun”, “Tooth and Claw” and “Para Mexer” off this album are some of my favorites but if you’re willing, just go through the whole album! Every track has something unique to offer and I always recommend this album to any music fans I meet. Happy listening!

[@WHOregon]

I would love if you could listen to the woven web too. That's my favorite song by AAL and has a real funky bass section. Great video by the way.

[@PrimalianMasta]

The brain dance live! You'll cry😭

[@MonicaRodriguez-nj3pn]

Bello, bello, bello...pura energía.

[@sdholmess]

When you turn someone on to music you love you are showing them a piece of your heart. I'm going to keep saying this until you guys do it for your next jazz-fusion listen please listen to Flora Purim open your eyes you can fly jazz fusion mid-70s Brazilian incredible

[@michelemichele3375]

I hear you, sd. I used to own this album. Airto and Flora were a great pair - I loved them even though some friends thought she was “pitchy.” If I had unlimited requests, I would help. Try to get on Buy Me a Coffee Requests for September? Or whenever they open up again. Make sure you’re on the request part. Cheers. ✨🤪

[@sdholmess]

@@michelemichele3375 hey thanks I know they've listened to some of your requests. I guess coffee is the way to go. I'm not sure what your friends mean by pitchy. That CD is getting a little hard to find but if you can find it you should give it another listen I still own the vinyl myself. It's really funny that we spend some of our time watching other people listen to music. I have always gotten off on turning younger people onto music of the 60s and 70s. So I guess this is just an updated way of getting that vicarious thrill. I'm a huge yes fan and have seen them live 34 x spanning 40 years. Seeing Nick and Lex reaction recently to Close to the Edge did my heart good.

[@sdholmess]

@@michelemichele3375 also I thought the bilingual lyrics on the Flora Purim album would appeal to them as well

[@michelemichele3375]

@@sdholmess GOOD NEWS: I found Flora on vinyl and sent it to Nick & Lex saying it was from us both. I gave them your name and said you recommended it in the comments and that I used to own it. It’s funny, that song has stayed in my head since you mentioned it. It’s good. The melody and the percussion (husband Airto) is great! Thanks. Hope you’re OK with this. ✨🤪

[@sdholmess]

@@michelemichele3375 great I guess they have a turntable. Thanks for doing that. That's sweet of you.

[@maggaw9869]

DELAIN & Marko Hietala Nothing Left Live. I absolutely love this song.

[@ibrahimutant]

More, more, more!!!!!! I highly encourage you do Tempting Time next. Everyone will suggest CAFO, but almost everyone reacts to CAFO early on, but they have so much incredible music. From their newer stuff I suggest Backpfeifengesicht or Ectogenesis. Literally everything they do is amazing. Please do more!

[@ibrahimutant]

And please check them out live! It's another experience entirely to watch 3 guys so all that.

[@kevinp8882]

Finn McKenty’s (The Punk Rock MBA) video talking negatively about prog rock actually really got me into prog :D

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Der Song ist moderat im Vergleich zu einigen Songs des ersten Albums. Ich kaufte es seinerzeit, weil es das Prog-Album des Jahres 2009 war... ziemlich heftig was Tosin Abasi da abliefert, er nennt es experimental prog metal, hat auf der 1. Scheibe alles komponiert und alle Gitarren- und Bassparts selbst eingespielt. Die CD läuft durch und es wird immer heftiger bis CAFO, wie schon einer schrieb, der bekannteste Song, immerhin 13 Mio clicks auf youtube.... ich habe noch keinen Song mit soviel tapping gesehen und wenn du denkst, das ist das Highlight der CD, haut er mit Inamorata direkt noch einen "Knüppel-Song" hinterher ... wenn du die Scheibe am Stück hörst bei schöner Lautstärke, bist du erstmal geschafft .... hätte wie damals zu Schulzeiten gut zum Agressionsabbau gedient. PS. bei einigen Songs spielen beide Klampfer mit 8-saitigen, da brauch man keinen Bass :-)

[@cometogether999]

Another band that I'm unfamiliar with. Reminds me of a Les Claypool type jam band. Some may consider that a derogatory statement, but it's not meant that way.

[@mvunit3]

Part of the contentious "Djent" genre (lots of Instrumental bands that led up to the Djent bands too). Here is where that term comes from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djent (be sure to see Link to list of bands) Here are some Instrumentalists you may like :) . . . kzbin.info/aero/PL2DU3TBNutEd5qv7FfIMdWsOxxzKET2nn (With a few of those pre-Djent bands in the middle. Also, next "parts" are linked in the description)

[@aVerySillyBilly]

really like this song!! yeah i think it`s classed as `Djent` also Mesuggah the same kind of style from my observations. not a masssive fan of either tbf but some very nice tracks. Bleed from Meshuggagh is heavy but very nice.

[@mvunit3]

Hi Nick, So yeah, "Djent" is a contentious genre (for "being" an actual genre, or those that don't care for it). I'm VERY picky on these type of bands. It comes to a point that they all start sounding alike, too similar. AaL is pretty unique and creative with their riffs, as well-as TesseracT which I HIGHLY recommend hearing their debut album "One", and then their next albums (which sound less harsh, though I like the heaviness of the debut). There were a lot of _pre-Djent_ bands too that were the precursors (hear the bands in the middle of the playlist): kzbin.info/aero/PL2DU3TBNutEd5qv7FfIMdWsOxxzKET2nn And supposedly, Meshuggah coined the phrase "Djent" (or as my Brazilian friend once called "Jugu Music": jugujugujugujugu :p): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djent But here is drummer (or the "Machine") Tomas Haake from Meshuggah denying they came-up with the term: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZKkaoZ8ptaGpaM AND SPEAKING OF MESHUGGAH :D! . . . One day . . . ONE DAY . . . if its before or after *Fates Warning* . . . Meshuggah - "Future Breed Machine", for the Holdsworth lover in you Nick. It may SCARE the average listener, piss-off the (fellow) Prog Rockers and your neighbors (maybe even Lex :p), but this was my 1st exposure to them in 1995 and made me a fan for life. I KNOW YOU HAVE THAT METAL HEART IN YOU Nick . . . so I think it will be something new for you \m/.

[@clarkem4119]

Check out The Future That Awaited Me. That one can bring tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful.

[@mikenichols3965]

Music for automated assembly lines! Must hear some of their other stuff. Tickles me in the right places. Like you, had heard the name, now heard some music. On a totally different note, "Cerulean Sea" by Bruford Levin Upper Extremities (Bill & Tony with David Torn again, and Chris Botti). 😘

[@richardmcintosh5989]

Good funky stuff like it a lot thanks for sharing, talking of three piece combo’s check out the band Backdoor!👌❤️🙏

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Pls try Animals as Leaders: Weightless - Opening track "Infinite Regression" good, actually all are! Absolutely killer album :)

[@testingmyaudioaddiction3452]

Both guitarist are inane good in this band. The other guy doesn’t get as much love because Tosin Abasi is so charismatic and just an insane player.

[@johnladd8421]

funny thing is there’s no bass player. tripped me out when i saw them.2 guitars and they both play bottom end guitar parts.

[@Hikdin]

You can react to Plini, one of the best new generation guitarists.

[@tonyhuff161]

Tosin Abasi, fantastic 8 string player.

[@FBI_Overlord]

Hey guys ..can you please react to "The Brain Dance" by Animals as leaders and Eternal Rains Will Come by Opeth?

[@Faux_Fox]

I would say they are more math metal than djent.

[@alexlee7399]

Rush may have met their match !?? (if they can reproduce live without an extra!?)

[@BruceLee-gg6ro]

Hi. Nice reaction. Next time, Please react to great and awesome songs by Dreamcatcher as follows kindly. Thanks. From N.Y. < Title Track > 1. Night Mare Story - Chase Me (Debut Song), Good Night, Fly High (Prequel), "You And I", Whta, "Piri" 2. Dystopia Story - "Scream", Boca, "Odd Eye" 3. OST (Game Collaboration) - "Deja Vu", Rose Blue < Great B Side Track > 1. "Sleep Walking", "Wonderland", "Trap", "July 7th" 2. "And There Was No One Left", "Silent Night", Full Moon, "Daydream" 3. "Red Sun", "In the Frozne", "Jazz Bar", Black or White, "Sahara", "Paradiase" (Solo) 4. "Break The Wall", "Cant' Get You Out of My Mind" (English) 5. "Wind Blows", "Posion Love"... < Japanese Release > - Breaking Out, "Endless Night", Nore More, "Don't Light My Fire", Eclipse < Awesome OST > - Shadow (General Version), "Shadow (Slow Version) (Lylic Video)" < Great Cover > - "Speechless", "Secret Love Song", "Copy Cat", "I Love You", "We All Lie", "Overdose", Honesty, Faded...

[@FabianMoralesB4]

Indio Solari...Parabellun del Buen Psicopata o El Tesoro de los Inocentes...please!!!!

[@PhilippeDumontPicturalys]

Soo good! You should try some Russian Circles, thank me later !

[@darktitus]

Great reaction as always, from this band I can suggest the song “the brain dance” (Dunlop Sessions)

[@djentcommunion2422]

Please react to Purple Rain - Rajesh Nepali (Cover)

[@netyzen5196]

There's no bassist in this band all track were recorded by guitars, an 8 strings guitar. By the way you should check out Agent Fresco and Aghora. They are so talented and very underrated as well

[@WHOregon]

I was recently educated by a friend in this regard. Periphery bassist recorded bass on the woven web.

[@netyzen5196]

@@WHOregon I watched the interview with Tosin, he actually play the bass part with his 8 sting with one octave lower then the guitar. I think with Rick Beato channel or somewhere

[@mvunit3]

I 2nd *Aghora,* just about anything from their "Formless" album! And to WOW Nick . . . . *Conquering Dystopia* (featuring Jeff Loomis, formerly of Nevermore), since he's a Blotted Science/Rob Jarzombek fan.

[@edcummings2379]

The brain dance, live preferably

[@andrewnelson1375]

Do more AAL

[@mayday8602]

SHOULD OF WENT WITH "TOOTH & CLAW"...this song is a bit cheeeeeeezy! 3 members (no bass player), 8-string Ibanez w/2 lower strings provide their "low end!"

[@ibilllllllll777]

Reaction alibata cover gitar frystile "NUMB"

[@buddystewart2020]

I have some of their stuff, there's no denying that Tosin Abasi is a skilled guitar player, but, overall, I just don't like the compositions. It's been a long time since I played anything from them.

[@nikelodeon6852]

No bass. Two 8 string guitars

[@rimbusjift7575]

There is no bass.

[@jdmmike7225]

Educated Djent lol