RAP FAN reacts to G.O.A.T - Polyphia For The First Time! (REACTION)

[@brennenconlee437]

“You guys have done a great job at helping me understand what I’m listening too” no dude, YOUVE done a great job and being open minded and having a genuine appreciation/willingness to expand your taste. Love the channel dude, subbed

[@z_Ty_z]

Their New Levels New Devils and The Most Hated albums are legendary, definitely some of the best Polyphia stuff ever.

[@craysmoustache]

The Bass tone is INCREDIBLE on this song in particular

[@anthonyhollifield3652]

My boy, youre officially my 2nd favorite reaction channel. I love hour feedback on songs and thay you take the time and actually listen and process the music itself. Amazing. 10/10 content bro. Their first album/ep is more "Lorna Shore style" lol just btw if you wanna check it out. Cheers homie

[@zonerghost8924]

YEAAA NEW REACTION! I was the first to recommend it lol. Thanks for taking my Comment in to consideration! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Sorry you had to wait so long! Lol

[@zonerghost8924]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts Dw bro, worth the wait

[@slash8104]

Some more polyphia song requests : The Worst Goose 40oz Icronic Neurotica hope you check out some of em :> love the polyphia reactions btw

[@aniketparasharphotons]

From one rap loving polyphia fan to another, you really break down their music to a very deep level. For a self proclaimed radio listener you have some pretty deep intuitive understanding of how the songs are structured. Check out "i miss you" by Ichika Nito. He's one of the other prodigies bringing in a new fresh sound to the guitar world.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

honestly my break downs couldnt be done without the help of my comments. My subs have really helped me with terminology and understanding technique! I added I Miss You to my queue!

[@aaronfowler382]

I'm loving your content brotha. Just found your channel today. Keep it up!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Thanks man!

[@zonerghost8924]

If you watch the video on how he made GOAT on Tim’s channel he explains that he legit made his guitar sound like a rapper, using triplets and such. Amazing!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Yeah i actually watched this on twitch lastnight with a few subscribers! It was very interesting

[@the_campfire_official]

Your breakdown of music is solid my dude. You've earned a subscriber! Polyphia is killing it right now!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Thanks man glad to have you here! If theres anything I’m not doing good on please let me know! Trying to learn as i go

[@the_campfire_official]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts so far you are doing great ,just keep at it! Godspeed to you sir!

[@bloodblitzowns11]

The technique you were pointing out with scotty is harmonics and its quite advanced. And they do it seamlessly

[@ObnoxiousNinja99]

harmonics themselves aren't really advanced...it's the seamless fitting into already crazy parts that is a Polyphia Flex, cuz of how delicate and precise you must be to get a harmonic to resonate.

[@enigmattic.]

Here's a little introduction to some of the women vocalists in the metal scene. Beware, they'll haunt your dreams. Spiritbox - 'Circle With Me' or 'Rotoscope' Jinjer - 'Vortex' or 'Wallflower' Reliqa - 'Safety' or 'Doomed'

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

spirit box is on the list for sure!

[@BrittanyNgo01]

I recommend 40oz, Goose or Look But Don't Touch next! Just remember that Look But Don't Touch's video is an April Fools joke 😂

[@death_linguine2340]

Loving the reactions! If you're keeping a list of things to react to and want some metalcore or other stuff, here's a list I highly recommend in no particular order: Lorna Shore - Pain Remains 1 & 2 (Heavy but sad, true masterpieces, part 3 comes out soon) Motionless in White - Masterpiece (it's a masterpiece) Motionless in White - Cyberhex (cool theme, even cooler breakdown) Motionless in White - Slaughterhouse (very heavy) Motionless in White - Thoughts and Prayers (heavier than masterpiece but not as heavy as Slaughterhouse) Bring Me the Horizon - Teardrops (and the rest of the post human album) Bring Me the Horizon - Ludens (and the rest of the post human album, also has one of my favorite breakdowns) Bring Me the Horizon - Parasite Eve (and the rest of the post human album) Bring Me the Horizon - Obey (pop influences and feature) Bring Me the Horizon - Kingslayer (feat a japanese metal band, it's an experience) Bring Me the Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart (you might have heard this already, it's a popular song) Bring Me the Horizon - 1x1 (idk if groovy is the right word but it's good) Falling In Reverse - I'm Not a Vampire (and I'm Not a Vampire Revamped, completely different songs but same lyrics, listen to the old one first) Falling in Reverse - Voices in my Head (gives a good idea of Falling in Reverse's recent songs) Architects - Doomsday (great old Architects song) Architects - Royal Beggars (great old Architects song) Beartooth - In Between (great song, and their most popular) Polyphia - Their whole New Levels New Devils album and The Most Hated Album There's definitely a lot that I forgot to put but all of these are incredible songs imo. Also you might entertain the idea of making a Discord if you want to.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

My current reaction queue is pretty long, I do want to react to some Bring Me The Horizon, do you have a song you would most prefer?

[@death_linguine2340]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts Kingslayer is my favorite but you can't go wrong with any of them

[@rakhimberdiyevt]

Nice reaction as always! The song is a masterpiece of composition and arrangement. It took them a year to write it, you've seen on twitch what Tim can come up with in half an hour (Playing god riff), so that's saying something. By the way you asked on twitch if the intro is played on piano - it's a keyboard plugin, omnisphere.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Yeah i figured bc tim said he creates the songs in studio then plays them on guitar

[@NathanielBTM]

If you want to listen to Polyphia, but with metal vocals... listen to Unprocessed - Abandoned, they also have a track called "Real" which actually features the Polyphia guys and it's a lot more pop sounding... but I would recommend their songs, either... "Abandoned", "Haven", or "Fear" before listening to the song with the Polyphia guys. another band that's sort of in the realm of stuff like... Animals as Leaders... but not quite... then check out the band Monuments... they've had a few vocalist switches... but DAMN the guitarists are insane... unfortunately one of their guitarists "Olly Steele" left last year... however he also has some original instrumental songs... I'd highly recommend checking out "Monuments - Animus" or "Olly Steele - Balance". Olly Steele - Balance is probably the best instrumental song I've ever heard... it just speaks to me on a different level... the melodies... the lead playing... the rhythms... just... everything about it makes me day dream... and it brings me inspiration. don't get me wrong I love Polyphia instrumentals... but... That Balance track... just takes me on a different kind of journey.

[@the.edgyhippie]

Plucking a bass string gives you “bum” , slapping a bass string gives you “BWUAM” that’s the best way i can explain slapping😂 but he’s it’s a general bass thing , it’s a very common technique , it’s just REALLY hard to master

[@jaroslavsvaha6065]

Scott is an excellent guitarist, but the reason Tim is so highly regarded is a bit more technical in nature. It's mainly his use of natural harmonics and his finesse. Natural harmonics are when you only lightly touch the string in a specific place, which mutes the main frequency and it sounds like a higher and softer note. They are reasonably difficult, most guitarists can learn to do them rather quickly, but what Tim does is on another level. He can incorporate natural harmonics into very fast progressions and chords. When you just think about it, you have to contort your fingers into some convoluted jazz chord shape very quickly, and then you also have to press fully with some fingers, and press very lightly with other fingers. It boggles the mind. And when you listen to Tim unplugged, his playing is incredibly clean, almost robotic.

[@LemmyGibbler]

You should check out champagne soon too. It was the first song I ever heard from them.

[@pinguinillo9915]

I like your reactions, do more Polyphia pls!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

will do!

[@the.edgyhippie]

that reminds me , PLEASE react to Slap Guitar 101 by Rob Scallon , your mind will be BLOWN

[@michaellampson7085]

Love it man!

[@doinkson]

You should check out Chon. They're also a very guitar technical band and are in the same vein as Polyphia, but Chon is more jazzy (or metal, depending on the era of their music careers). I would recommend listening/watching Waterslide, Bubble Dream (Audiotree Live), Splash and Sleepy Tea. They also collabed with Polyphia on their track, Yas.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Chon is on the list for sure!

[@Reecetafarian]

Love your reactions so far. Been following you for the polyphia reactions. Love how much you're digging it. Got a few recommendations from a band called Unprocessed you might like. They're another band who mix incredible guitar playing with metal, hip hop and pop. Check out their songs, Real, Deadrose and Abandoned. Each one of these is great in their own right and each has a different style.

[@danielramos2243]

I commented on an earlier video recommending tricot, chon, and ttng, but I'd also like to recommend Covet. Yvette Young leads that band is an incredible guitarist. Shibuya is probably Covet's most popular song, that riff will get stuck in your head instantly. She also featured on Rich Kids with polyphia of new levels new devils.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Chon is on the list and i just added Shibuya to the queue!

[@danielramos2243]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts Let's go! Chon is one of the best math rock bands in the game alongside tricot, covet, and ttng. Fair warning, these kind of bands will sound off at first not just because they're technical but because they're math rock bands. Math rock is defined by weird time signatures but there is always a controlled chaos to the music. Polyphia is controlled chaos, but because they're so technical, their music is actually all written in 4/4, the conventional time signature used for most music in general. That being said tho, since you like polyphia so much, you'll probably like these bands too.

[@j-tech785]

I like your vids, got in early lol

[@zonerghost8924]

POLYPHIA 4 LIFE!!!

[@Arin4Life]

Them finding each other is just God’s blessing 😇😇😇

[@soap850]

I recommend you listen to unprocessed Berlin please. I know I’ve already said this but I just really want you to

[@SonofZug9]

Orange grove would also be great

[@soap850]

@@SonofZug9 yes, I’m asking for Berlin tho because it has a music video

[@SonofZug9]

@@soap850 fair enough

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Its added to my queue!

[@ryancole1030]

Checkout their song Neuoritca. Tim said it was a carti inspired beat. Also checkout their album on the 28th

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

already planning these!

[@mickyreto6617]

You are by far my favorite reactor i have found yet, even though you just started. I love that you are constantly rewinding on certain parts to analyze and give your own thoughts and opinions. Im so glad that you are diving into my style music too, it feels good when someone else is being introduced into music you love especially when they dont know shit about it. Im sure you have the entire Polyphia discography in your to do's lol so imma give you another band like them. secretly I like them better than Polyphia, shhhh dont tell anyone. Chon- Bubble Dream; the Audiotree live performance or Splash by the same band, both good. Cant wait to see more, keep at it man!

[@mickyreto6617]

Noice! What song did you recommend? Just wandering

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

He recommended Bubble Dream - Audiotree live !

[@mickyreto6617]

Can’t wait!

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

@@mickyreto6617 oh and thank you for the kind words! I’m glad in doing well enough to be your favorite so far! Lol - Also I’m going live on twitch in 15 mins!

[@mickyreto6617]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts yo I couldn’t last night so my b but I did give you a fallow so I’ll definitely tune in soon!

[@jjhenn45]

Love the reaction, you seem enthusiastic about learning more about different types of music and I'm here for it! On that note, I noticed you using the word "tempo" incorrectly a few times. Tempo refers to the speed of the track or the beats per minute (BPM), and this song stays at a consistent bpm the whole time. I do understand how certain parts like the drums playing more densely can make the song feel like it's speeding up though. Just something to think about as you develop your ability to describe what you're hearing from these more instrument-based songs :-)

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Thanks man! what word would i use to describe the change in rhythm then?

[@jjhenn45]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts I suppose you could say that the drums "pick up" or you could describe the energy of the drums being more lively, I'm not sure if there's a succinct way to describe it in one word tbh! I also don't think it's wrong to describe the drums as being "faster", as that's how it sounds when the drummer plays more notes per bar. Using "tempo" is wrong though because that would indicate a change in the entire song's bpm

[@ThaBeatConductor]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts In that specific spot where the drums pick up for like, a half measure, there really isn't any good way to describe it without being very technical. The drum feel goes to double time for about a half measure, but that's not really a thing. If you understand notation, the drums are playing lots of 16th notes and 16th note triplets, just not constantly so there is a start and stop sensation constantly going on with the drums except in the one specific spot where it's a half measure of 16th note triplets. Triplets are when you put 3 notes in the space of what would be normally 2 notes. Double time is when you play double the tempo of the song, half time is when you play half tempo. The most common example of half time is any sort of breakdown section of a song. Those are almost always in half time.

[@ThaBeatConductor]

@@jjhenn45 Also, there is different subdivisions of notes, so one can stay playing at the same tempo, but the amount of notes played increasing greatly. Whole notes are held for a count of 4. Half notes are a count of 2. Quarter notes are 1. Eighth notes are 1/2. Sixteenth notes are 1/4. There is also thirty-second notes and sixty-fourth notes but those aren't very common. So one bar of 4 beats would contain 1 whole note, or 2 half notes, or 4 quarter notes, or 8 eighth notes and so on. I hope this makes sense. xD

[@AydenGuitar]

Great reaction to a great song! Keep it up! and you should react to Marcin Patrzalek! He's an awesome percussive fingerstyle guitarist from Poland. I think his cover of Sweet Dreams, or his Acoustic vs Electric with Ichika would suit you best.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Thanks for coming to my stream man!

[@marksarabia7694]

MANN U NEED TO ADD O.D. TO THE LIST

[@marksarabia7694]

the 2 clays (bass and drums) owned this song

[@heavyjak5940]

You gotta listen to (sic) by slipknot, you will like it for sure. But if you want to discover a song and a band (you might not like it) but its carrion by parkway drive

[@StaticChef]

yo what island you on? hawaiian here as well

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

I am actually not hawaiian :( My name is a shortened version of an old gamertag I used back in the day - Hawaiian Febreze lol

[@crisko796]

You should listen to 40oz, Goose, Saucy, OD, and Look but dont touch. definitely all great listens

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

They’re all on the list!

[@Lorelei_saphlor]

New subscriber! I'd appreciate it if you could listen to polyphia - neurotica. Not the actual music video, but the band playthrough on their channel. They are SO TIGHT, and imo the band playthrough is mixed better than the official music video as well 😅

[@charlesnelson5744]

so does scott lepage check out the new vid ego death feat. steve vai

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

That video is on my channel already!

[@charlesnelson5744]

yes it is him

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

He looks so different!

[@humanthenarrator]

Hi, I like your content and we're both just trying out this KZbin/Social Media thing (my first video was pretty terrible visually xD). But a few things you could improve: - the background - the thumbnails - the structure of your video - in addition to being a rap fan, you need something unique, for example: Tank The Tech shows informative texts/pictures on the screen, Metalbirb does in depth-reviews with pros and cons, Nik Nocturnal includes memes etc.

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

haha i have to look up a vide on how to edit thumbnails

[@humanthenarrator]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts Yeah I just use a free app, although that's obviously still not as good as "professional" thumbnail. But it's amazing how you stay in touch with your audience, I never got a reply from a KZbinr to a comment before

[@humanthenarrator]

@@HawaiianMusicReacts I don't want you to think that I'm here only to judge you though. I also just wanna have fun

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

@@humanthenarrator Well im trying to make it a point to interact with my audience because I cant do this without you guys you know? And no youre fine man! I need more tips and help on whats missing from my channel and how to improve. Always looking to improve

[@SonofZug9]

👍

[@ThaBeatConductor]

"I thought it was gonna be like a Lorna Shore song for a second" We've traumatized him boys. Mission Accomplished. You've got Wintersun on the list right?

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

Yes sir! wintersun is #10 in the queue right now!

[@aethr8316]

I want dog content

[@HawaiianMusicReacts]

hahaha wait till my next video that drops in about an hour ;)

[@CharlesTRose]

they have a live in studio version of Neurotica that is really cool