Project Aegis-And the Rest Is Mystery

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[@Spankedchicken]

Matt’s a genius. That’s all that needs to be said. Writing, singing, arranging, mixing - he is the total package

[@fooser77]

And he has worked with Arjen .. Arjen has worked with Floor .. Matt works with Floor? (sometime in the future Project Aegis) Floor and Daniel together with Smith? It could happen!

[@andrewcyvas6327]

Matt is a living example of spiritual gifts. Not only is he talented but he reaches out and touches your soul.

[@matthewwinter5780]

Matt Smith Proving his lyrical Genius again!

[@shamgar75]

Matt Smith is uber talented. He writes, songs, plays, mixes. Project Aegis is amazing. At the rate they put out songs, they'll have enough for an EP in the next 5 years.

[@nickglaros5966]

All great stuff...I'll buy anything Daniel Heiman sings on.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Best song put out in years!!

[@paulm8908]

i like that. when you throw the anchor over the side like the bags, you are going all in for the journey of the boat. i like it.

[@mtaffer]

Neal Morse is a legend in Christian rock that is not recognized by Christian radio or publications because he chooses secular musicians (the best! He has Dream Theater's original drummer Mike Portnoy and guitar virtuoso Eric Gillette in his roster), and he has an album called Testimony that explains his conversion from California drug/alcohol partier to a devout Christian. He does progressive rock which is unusual for the genre. You guys have done a handful of Theocracy reactions (I Am, Snowglobe, and Easter) I love Matt's voice and the lyrics in their songs because they don't do your standard praise and worship song, the lyrics are about different things that Christians face and has some very real dialogue that should be discussed. Lost Horizon are a legend in the power metal community based off of just 2 albums! I'm not that familiar with Leah though...lol. Great voice though, I will investigate.

[@Adsense101]

Legend in Christian rock... that's fkn hilarious

[@transatlanticwhirlwind7589]

@@Adsense101 more prog rock greatest of last 20 years.

[@uncnorseman2670]

Great, great song and performances by everyone!

[@toxsin2207]

Vin I just want to say I think it's awesome whenever you share your faith testimony on the channel.

[@andrewla9053]

Finally 🤩🤩 been waiting for this one from you guys

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

28:52 "And now I finally understand Why we're told to suffer the little children They're what we were before we fell Sweet unruined innocence..." Redemption - Parker's Eyes

[@mtaffer]

Another fantastic song by another fantastic band!

[@michellewhaley3489]

This song was written by Matt Smith to raise money for charity. Neal, Leah and Daniel are all guest vocalists. You should check out other Project Aegis creations Angel in the Ashes and Collide and Spark. All done for different charitable causes. Ernie Topran and Val Allen Wood are members of Theocracy, Daniel is a power metal singer from Sweden, Leah is a Canadian singer and Neal has a Christian prog rock band. You should check out their song The Great Adventure. And thank you for reacting to this. I have only seen one other person react to this masterpiece and it came out almost a year ago.

[@fooser77]

Unfortunately, V.A.W. has left Theocracy .. New virtuoso lead joined from Paladin, and new album coming 2021 ..

[@michellewhaley3489]

@@fooser77 I heard that. It’s too bad

[@ralphjansen3563]

@@michellewhaley3489 Apparently he was conning people for money, and supposedly threatened some. Basically, Theocracy was having none of it so they let him go, and I believe they called all the people back (perhaps paid them back, not sure) that were taken by him.

[@crufflerrick]

@@fooser77 aww man..well....forward we march!

[@MetalSonic1389]

Your reactions always make me happy I've been really depressed going through the hardest time in my life Ty for this

[@Therehabanddocumentationguru]

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me,(A) all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

[@Ashitaka1110]

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." -- 1 John 1:7

[@godseeker9]

Matt is a musical genius!!! And additionaly someone who lives by The Spirit!! And this is tranffered through the music he makes directly to the soul of the one who hears!

[@marcvolgers8352]

As a big Neal Morse fan, it's cool to hear him in a reaction video. Neal began in prog rock band Spock's Beard, but left the band after he became a christian. He went solo and on almost all of his albums Mike Portnoy (ex Dream Theater) on drums. I think he's on his best on concept albums (but most of his albums are concept albums ;-) ) and wrote about several subject (his conversion on Testimony 1 and 2, the prodigal son on One, the temple on Question Mark, Luther's story on Sola Scriptura, John Bunyan Pilgrim progress on The Similitude of a Dream and The Great Adventure, Jesus on Jesus Christ: The Excorcist and Paul on Sola Gratia). Neal is a very active artist, who can bring out multiple records a year with several projects. From this song on it's awesome to see a reaction video on something from Jesus Christ: The Excorcist, which features many different singers (including Matt Smith). Neal, who can practically play any instrument virtuose (but mainly keys and guitar), doesn't take the lead role but leaves that to someone else (I think that is a great example of his attitude). On YT a few video's are to be found. I think the most chickpocky is definitely the ending (3 songs): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYGqg52EeNJ_grc. But also the opening section (about 15 mins ;-) ) is superb: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTGf4Klo9OkeJY. Hope to see a reaction one (or both?) of these one day!!!

[@juanpabloluengasrestrepo9152]

Project aegis - Angel in the ashes

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Vin and Sori, you two have reacted to 3 (?) Theocracy songs, and 1 song with Daniel Heiman...Lost Horizon - The Highlander. Zero songs so far with Neal Morse (ex-Spock's Beard, Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic), and no Leah songs. And yes Sori, Leah has kids. She is known as the Canadian metal mom.

[@fooser77]

Mother of FIVE my understanding ..

[@fooser77]

Agreed! More Neal Morse ..

[@peterichards3261]

Project Aegis have done at least two other charity tracks as well as this. "Collide And Spark" and "Angel In The Ashes". All written and arranged by Matt Smith of Theocracy and featuring amazing vocalists and musicians performing for free for charity. Think you've done one Theocracy review. Try a couple more.. Easter or Mirror Of Souls would be good

[@dumbidols]

Such a good song. Glad you guys covered it.

[@juanpabloluengasrestrepo9152]

Theocracy - Laying The demon to rest

[@jorgemolne4973]

Daniel is a vocal beast!

[@i_survived_raccooncity]

I love the story in which you met the woman who wrote poetry in her journal. Encounters like that are awsome.

[@KingXanadu]

Been waiting for years for you guys to check out some Neal Morse. Hard to make reccomendations of a song because it’s mostly concept albums. It’s long , but I think you guys would REALLY dig his song called “The Door”

[@maxandmaggie2010]

Check out Aegis female rock band and one man singing Halik ( kiss ) and Basang basa sa ulan ( wet in the rain ) Great song even you don't understand the words.

[@JimGaianos]

Awesome ! Consider reacting to the other song of them as well. Angel In The Ashes !!!

[@fooser77]

Agreed, introduce people to Rob Rock and Daisa .. Plus Drax and Georgiou of Black Fate / Sunburst .. Of course, LEAH is featured as well ..

[@KevinYannutz]

That was amazing, kinda reminds me of Avantasia. Very amazing collaboration, glad the money is going to a good cause.

[@fooser77]

I know it is 20+ minutes; but you TWO are probably the best "suited" to review "Mirror of Souls" -- You will not regret it! Neither will your audience!

[@benbaer3525]

Opeth - Godhead's Lament

[@dalejohnson2638]

Matt smith is multi talented he plays guitar and bass I think and sings and most likely wrote or helped write the material

[@andresaedozapata7549]

Good song and good reaction! Loved it!. I recommend you more dream theater. In the presence of enemies part I or II are great songs

[@khellendross3573]

I picked this one for two reasons. The first is the music (I'm always for a music than a lyrics guy), the main riff is killer, you have daniel heiman and neal morse on one track. But when I looked at the lyrics I realized the song was about being called to service. You can take that in a literal christian sense (obviously this being Theocracy, that is what the intent is) but I think most people who are community oriented or who serve (military etc) can also relate to these lyrics in a general sense. What I was interested in hearing from Vin is what his "story" was,. When did he recognize that calling. And we did sort of get that answer. Though I wonder for Sori, if she actually felt that calling when she was younger, or is she was simply doing it because that was her upbringing. If that came to you later Sori, I'd be interested to know when that was. For me personally as a non christian, this one was special to me because it benefits kids, abuse victims specifically. I do a charity drive every year for kids so this song speaks to me on that level as well. I know the story of Prodigal Son but it didn't really dawn on me that this song was directly referencing it, one of the many reasons I'm glad I picked this one. Its certainly fun to shock you guys with some black metal, but sometimes its also fun to see you guys reacting to something that seems tailor made for you. Good reaction.

[@Adsense101]

who gives af

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Awesome review guys 👍.love hearing your thoughts and testimonies

[@dalejohnson2638]

Neil is a great singer and guitarist in his own band mike portnoy ex dream theater has played in some of his live stuff for years even when he was still in Dream theater

[@fooser77]

Unfortunately, Theocracy had to fire V.A.W. as lead guitar .. However, his replacement for now is this guy .. (a friend of the band for a long time) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5iUp5x-aZaEpdE Yes, he sings and plays guitar .. He plays guitar (Vin, pay attention) like Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore) .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7QeKNjgrd7aqs (mindblower here .. he is also singing Dane's vocals!) paladinatl.bandcamp.com/album/anamnesis On top of all this, Matt Smith produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered both the Nevermore covers and the Paladin's single album to date .. Yes, Smith is a music genius!

[@KIngaiune]

Yall talking about the value of children reminded me of Mark 9:42 not to often do you hear Jesus basically command the death sentience to those who harm children

[@buddinganarchist]

Sounds like Silent Lucidity.

[@christinapappa378]

Rammstein - Rammlied (Live from Madison Square Garden) please!

[@benwebb4424]

Shout out to Daniel Hymen.

[@zockor]

Kreator - Enemy of god

[@MetalSonic1389]

Aether realm - cycle

[@11Bravo.]

Dax - Dear God

[@pedroprado5628]

React to Angra - Carolina IV

[@fooser77]

Theocracy does a cover of Angra .. Check it out ..

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

3 thumbs down don't understand talent

[@tony.kmullinsstudio818]

If you feel low, look in the mirror and realize that the only thing valuable enough to purchase you was the Blood of the God of all Creation. And He loved you so much that He deemed you worth it. And then He PAID IT. ALL OF IT. For you. That's your worth. Be blessed.

[@forestduffe9586]

Third comment🖒

[@WanderingGhost77]

The song didn't do anything for me. Good for those who it did.

[@fooser77]

Something wrong in the "mirror?" kzbin.info?search_query=mirror+of+souls+theocracy+lyrics