What Makes This Song Great? "Freak on a Leash" KORN

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of the Nu Metal band KORN.
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[@nathanlarg9048]

In highschool music we were allowed to choose a song each that we like for the class to analyse, I chose this and was informed that it wasn't music. Watch this video Mrs Fletcher!!

[@jackhaegele6861]

Haha exactly what I would do and tell her about this video

[@andyd6338]

What a stupid teacher! I hate close minded teachers

[@edward4670]

man I can't stop laughing 🤣😂😂🤣

[@crieverytim]

wow what a fool of a teacher. time for him to quit!

[@ianthekirkland]

Nice. Who's laughing now, Mrs. Fletcher?

[@fimdrums]

I'm here just to see how Rick breaks down the "Da boom na da noom na namena".

[@alanwatts8239]

dabomdanomnanamena go!

[@viammortis]

Spoiler: he doesn't

[@DerkuiDerkui]

16:22

[@FullArmorAlchemist]

Is this a sean patton reference?

[@fimdrums]

@@FullArmorAlchemist Nope, but I just sussed him out haha

[@Kevin-iq1xc]

That "GO" followed by the guitar and second part of the bridge will always be one of my favorite moments in any song ever.

[@Wattys_World]

Completely agree! That bridge in my opinion is the greatest minute of rock music. There are close seconds, but when I heard that bridge, It melted my brain, and I'm not even a fan of Korn. But I respect the creativity and innovation to come up with something so original, raw and aggressive. They sound like they're losing their minds which I'm sure is the point of the song.

[@FunkVT]

Yes! Such a sick heavy breakdown

[@satyrulak]

this.. and "AAARRRREEE YOUUUUU REAAADYYYY?!"

[@doktormoney]

I just introduced my 12 year old to KoRn today, that breakdown was a big part. She got to watch dad headbang to the fullest. I'm still not cool. 😂

[@jarrydarrah3064]

ITS SO FUCKIN HEAVY!!

[@Supa.Nintendope]

There’s a larger sense of appreciation for the music when it’s broken down like this. And I must agree, Jonathan’s vocal style is definitely what makes Korn.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Definitely a larger sense of appreciation. I’ve watched videos in this series of songs I don’t usually listen to and still enjoyed them.

[@jeannemeisenzahl6435]

Yes I agree with with you,he sings with real FEELING and I think that's what makes them SPECIAL! :-) :-) :-)!!Thank you for your comment and take good care!! :-) :-) :-)

[@navajojoe6021]

I always found an underlying tone of torment in his vocals, which sets the whole mood. All things considered, explains a lot.

[@slumpywumpy4166]

I agree but also disagree. It isnt just Jonathan’s vocals. The synth like bridge and verse sounds the guitar come out with, the almost tribal combination of the drum toms and the bass slapping, and then you throw in Jon growl rapping and bang youve got one of the most iconic metal songs.

[@JAKEBrakeModel94]

The “go” in the song will make you want to run through a wall

[@andrewbrown1936]

This is truest statement I've heard all day

[@adams115]

I know that the Kool Aid guys listens to Korn. They both use Ks in the place of Cs in their names.

[@GuyNamedSean]

Specifically a Wall of Death in the pit.

[@notimportant3686]

it is the heaviest part of any song produced in the 90's... PERIOD.... bar none

[@gabrielteixeira7564]

Mosh during this part of the song in a Korn’s concert is on my bucket list

[@eliastandel]

03:58 Rick is so hip he plays the guitar part on the keyboard and the keyboard part on the guitar

[@charlesmayberry2825]

I noticed that as well and kind of chuckled to myself a bit

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

I guess Rick and I have something in common...lol. Been doing that stuff for years, experimenting like that.

[@imacmadman22]

I was thinking how interesting it was that he did that, but it really worked well.

[@Pandamasque]

I don't think there are any keyboard parts in there, other than obvious sfx. That must have been another guitar bathing in modulation.

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

What a freakin' madlad

[@gitsurfer27]

People always complain about Fieldy's "sub slap" bass tone but i think its incredible. That huge room filling low end, mixed with rhythmic percussion that even though you might not realise it, you're grooving along to, creates this HUGE sound that's instantly recognizable. Honestly he's a great bassist who doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@jeannemeisenzahl6435]

Your so right ,I LOVE 'KORN'he sings with real FEELING and I think that's what makes them SPECIAL!!!!!Take good care and thank you for your comment!! :-) :-) :-)

[@xwinglover]

Bang on. It’s another reason Korn have such a unique sound.

[@fangy6443]

I used to hate the tone, I really did. I'm a bass player as well and I compared it to "wet farts slapping against a bass", but I was incredibly ignorant and arrogant with what I thought bass should sound like. It wasn't until years and years later that I looked at what he was actually doing, creating a ridiculous foundation with the drums, watched videos of him playing, that I appreciated what was happening and how much it worked. It made me love Korn even more.

[@kriminalrekordz]

As a bass player myself i have always taught the sane. He is such undereated bassist, yet he has developed amazing and full on authentic style of that SONIC WALL of low end ton/sound!

[@emmywillow6599]

i think it’s just that Fieldy is treating the bass as a percussion instrument that has pitch rather than a pitched instrument that carries a groove.

[@super_retro8465]

If you don't lose your damn mind when you hear GO...then you haven't lived lol. Glad he showed this song such a classic

[@flucazade]

First live gig I ever attended Korn in Glasgow, what a moment that was... GO!

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

That GO hun ta so HARD

[@GrievyMassacre]

One of the things that I really love about this series is the lack of musical snobbery about genres. Rick recognises a great song regardless.

[@ihsantriapramanda1973]

Agreed. From the "sophisticated" like Steely Dan all the way until the disregarded ones like The Chainsmokers

[@JimijaymesProductions]

Agreed, people hate nu metal but anyone that understand music theory and production can't say there is no talent involved in it! Blues is a hell alot easier to make. Blues is still great though for completely different reasons of course.

[@ChubToneGuitars]

Sam Grieve like FM radio back in the day.. A great song is a great song✊

[@Nelekets]

Agreed, although he has said another episode that he doesn't think that every song in this series is a good song. He wants to show the intricacies and try to figure out why certain songs sell, is basically what he said. I agree he's not snobby at all about it, and he can show the musicality in everything, and there is appreciation for music - it's the reason we are all still watching him!

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

Musical snobbery is another word for musical stupidity and ignorance. People that dislike genres and so on don’t really understand music. Any real musician can appreciate any genre.

[@1mlb704]

The fact that Rick breaks down such an incredible span of rock songs for us, explains the musical components and production behind all of the parts, yet probably gets no money at all from KZbin because of demonitization, is really incredible. I love this series Rick, as an aspiring musician and a huge fanboy myself, I always look forward to these. Thank you!

[@randybryant1141]

Yes..... the teaching and the advancement of musical knowledge is incredible.... I really appreciate what Rick does !!!

[@carlosmanuelbeltranperez104]

I love when guys like Rick, who put a lot of work and dedication in these vids get all the love they deserve. There’s nothing better than a non-toxic, grateful, positive and supportive comment section and community. Once again, thank you Rick!

[@saethone]

such a wide range of genres too. I learn so much from this channel lol

[@seanno9744]

Those isolated guitar tracks gave me chills. Their tone is absolutely monstrous

[@Clintotron]

Good to see Fieldy getting some props. He gets crapped on A LOT, but his signature sound is undeniably his and a pillar of Korn’s sound.

[@JakePancho]

Thats called jealousy lol. The only people crapping on Fieldy are bass players from bands you have never and will never hear of.

[@paulrainey4990]

Nobody will ever accuse Fieldy of being the next Jaco, but he was always a big part of Korn's sound. Sometimes musical chemistry beats out pure chops.

[@owenc_05]

Fieldys bass playing is the main reason i got into korn and the main reason I bought a bass

[@brown9671]

his bass tone is one id never want, but theres no one who couldve done it better for korn

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

I love his bass tone and even play A standard sometimes just to replicate it. I think it's just tone purists. OMG IT'S BUZZING ON THE FRETS! MY MUSIC TEACHER TOLD ME YOU CANT DO THAT!!!!!!

[@jgpdude7495]

I was a huge Korn fan in my teens. Sometime in my adulthood my mum told me about this time she came into my room to check on me late at night. It was 1998 and i was 15 years old. She said she opened the door and I was having a full on demonic fit. Now don't get me wrong, if I was wanking or having a seizure she would have intervened to stop either. But so fucked up, she said, were my movements and facial expressions that she just backed out of the room and hoped for the best. It took another year maybe, when I was about 25 to realise what went on that night. I would have had my headphones on listening to Korn. I absolutely frothed on Fieldy and would lay in bed pretending I was playing bass at our school battle of the bands each night whilst also covering the vocals. No doubt, seeing me mouth 'boom dat da eeem da na eeema' and slapping the air bass would have looked like I was possessed with the teenage marijuana demons of self exploration.

[@andrewbrown1936]

This is hilarious 🤣

[@0000song0000]

Honestly, that's everyone's reaction when you reach that part. I mean, what else are we supposed to do??? :) pp😅😂🤣

[@Stretch213]

You shouldn't be a Deicide fan then

[@KaRmaTheSchemer]

👽🖖

[@ShaunHensley]

Lol

[@BenEller]

Fieldy with that classic “Tic Tacs falling down stairs” tone.

[@amiraligh6493]

uncle ben?

[@BenEller]

amirali gh howdy!

[@alexnoyce3764]

Fieldy, Beato, uncle Ben collab confirmed?

[@iarevalo94]

“Which Korn song was that?”

[@lamaenfeu9804]

UNCLE BEN

[@TVoltG]

Korn's first couple albums were pretty genius moments of song writing. I remember having the hardest time with their first album. I was trying to hard to get my head around it. But once I stopped trying to analyze what they were and started hearing what they were doing. I was freaking out how good they were.

[@Dad_of_War]

Yeah I find it funny how much hate they get, I pride myself on knowing what good music is and their first 3 albums were excellent, and I I still listen to them today.

[@TVoltG]

@@Dad_of_War 100%

[@shcottgoggle]

Issues as well as the self titled album are masterpieces

[@Faks.09]

Idk, all their albums are ok, especially first 6. The only album i can't stand is path of totality (tho it's VERY INNOVATIVE AND ORIGINAL) The last 3 albums are also good, especially the 2019 one.

[@GordonSlamsay]

I found their mid 2000s stuff boring. The Nothing was sick.

[@LevitatorMusic]

I remember rushing home from school the day this song debuted on MTV because I was so pumped about it. I miss the days when you had to wait to get music, pay for music, and artists were heavily involved in when and how it was released. Nowadays, everything is instant, can be found for free, and it really takes away from the excitement of it all.

[@selfsupremacy7816]

yeah i got a similar experience when Iowa from slipknot came out. waited months till it came out, bought it from the music store and went home, sat on my Couch hearing it in its entirety. those were the times when music got something magical

[@ToRMeNToR84]

Completely agree with you. I miss the days when Albums were a really special thing. Listening to that one CD over and over because that's all you had access to at the time. Now I consume music without even knowing who's playing most of the time. Nothing seems special anymore.

[@tonypeppers4987]

I try my best, regardless of how accessible and free music is, to treat it like those days.

[@tdiaz9162]

I was talking to a friend about this last week. The overall scheme of having this instant gratification seems to creep into every part of one's psyche when we take the time to notice it. 3 Cheers for calling in songs to request them on the radio station and waiting for dial up to download our songs haha

[@Doctorandergraun]

look at Rick's joyful face playing along I cant get over it :)

[@thejoke2791]

@Benjamin S K

[@Lordy110]

Pure joy, I need to learn this song since I vibe to it so much.

[@krkbeats007]

I thought I was the only person who noticed that!!!!! Lol 😂 it’s like watching you favorite uncle talk about music

[@nogrecords]

Yeah he looks genuinely interested and excited about it

[@nellynel6141]

Yup! I noticed that too, passion!💯

[@kcmichelson4528]

Rick more excited about analyzing a Nu Metal song than I've seen in a while.

[@marianacruz1906]

he's great!! i smiled a several times hahahah

[@jasonfanclub4267]

@@j_freed this song is really creative. We have to keep the nu metal gems and forget the trashy rest

[@EversonBernardes]

As he said, nu metal is kinda his producer wheelhouse. Also, the genre did go quite a bit out of the beaten path production-wise as far as rock music goes.

[@kcmichelson4528]

@@EversonBernardes I suppose. He was in his band in the 90s. Disbanded and went into producing. Nu metal blew up early 00's late 90s for rock music wise. So I guess it makes sense timeline wise. That'd be the mainstream rock one would be producing at the time.

[@akesvensson3778]

His eyes are gleaming!

[@whinegummi6329]

So many people hating Korn, I just love it. The drums, the base, guitars and Jonathan on top. Just brilliant.

[@whinegummi6329]

@Not Robot true 100 %

[@coreyskaines]

One of the best bands of all time

[@Loucid.]

Not even 5 mins in yet and I already subscribed. This man knows his music theory, sheesh.

[@andyg2278]

Beato is the best. His knowledge and joy is infectious.

[@amd1273]

That's how I felt when I first subscribed lol. I don't even remember which video it was but I was intrigued almost immediately

[@seannicdao4963]

@@amd1273 mine was when he did slipknot. even jim root admitted that he doesn't necessarily know his music theory but rick picks the song apart so good that the band would be surprised that they unintentionally revolves a certain certain scale

[@bhaskarville]

Has anybody noticed how CRISP and ON POINT Rick's guitar tones are when he does these videos? It's INSANE!!!!!

[@trailerwager8850]

The whole 'escape from a dysfunctional home' was their atmosphere here

[@m000sej00se]

He's a professional producer, he could probably emulate any tone imaginable. Even make some new ones lol

[@someoneelse745]

Haha someone should start breaking down his breakdowns

[@darkySp]

I'm sure he has the ability to pin-point what he needs to tweak to nail the tone, in his sleep.

[@ButthurtNinja]

That's that Orange Rockerverb tone baby

[@jasonlieberman4606]

This just might be the most educational channel and series for musicians anywhere. As a player, composer, and producer I get so much from these. Thanks a lot Rick for doing you 😎

[@juanitadaleslusher9338]

That's cool!

[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

Agreed

[@jessiehermit9503]

Yeah, he's so awesome.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

If only I could understand the technical aspects. I've played guitar for nearly 40 years, and I don't truly follow (if I'm being honest with myself) a lot of the theory he gets into.

[@kkrsnn5632]

Yes, breaking down the songs 😊

[@jnever9768]

this band gets a lot of hate but going back and listening to this...they were really innovative. super talented. maybe these guys didn't go to Juilliard but they were super creative and 100% talented.

[@j03y224]

They are still dope

[@cubbykovu8955]

You dont need to go tona music college to be great at music

[@Verlopil]

People who look down on playing without musical theory backing you up are basically shitting on all the great blues players and many of the jazz and folk players of the past. Wood Guthrie sure didn't know all that when he created his life's work. Creativity and talent have nothing to do with schooling.

[@ext93]

Same with limp bizkit. John Otto and Sam Rivers are an amazing rhythm duo. Wes Borland is Wes fckin Borland. Fred Durst had some corny lyrics, but they were often relatable and filled with energy. He's actually a smart and self aware dude that played a sort of character of himself, and was a good fit for the band. I used to hate on LB but they've grown on me and I have a lot of respect for them now

[@coreyskaines]

Whos hating on Korn? Incredible band

[@defeatstatistics7413]

Korn's bass tone adds so much, it's almost oppressive. Really makes the aesthetic work.

[@DanielLearnsPiano]

Rick’s face when the digital whammy pedal part enters is how we all looked when we first heard this song. One of my favourite tracks, for sure.

[@cborkowski]

Kinda hilarious look on Rick's face at that part, it's the "what the hell is this weirdo goodness" that we all experienced the first time we heard the song. The fact that Rick just left it there and didn't even bother to explain how it works musically is just a testament to how unique Korn was at the time. Like aliens landing from outer space and dropping off some weird sh*t.

[@nakedbeekeeper9610]

It looked like he was cringing at it more than anything else. The fact that he didn't comment on it implies that he didn't have anything positive to say. The whole song was so bare bones he hardly had anything to analyze.

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

@@nakedbeekeeper9610 The only thing your comment implies is your complete lack of ability to read people as well as comprehend music.

[@eddieof_]

the most precious part of the video

[@jariza2606]

@@Henry14arsenal2007 Hats off to you.

[@fluffytoaster427]

I know this is about Korn, but I just gotta say his Les Paul sounds absolutely killer in Drop C

[@oliverclark8460]

No kidding! I've been torn on whether I like the color or not but I've grown to realize its gorgeous

[@GapToothBitch]

That's always been my favourite Les Paul colour, just like Randy Rhoads

[@Xankill3r]

Les Pauls seem to work really well with heavy sounds. Off the top of my head Opeth, Sleep, Sunn O))), High on Fire, etc all use Les Pauls.

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

ohh man you know it bro.. .Dam i wanna rock sum Iron Man or Shot Down in Flames on that.

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

thats a Randy Rhodes Les ..Rick knows what he has there.

[@Humbucker-hg9ku]

I love how he showed the guitar parts on piano 4:00, then the piano parts on guitar 4:20.

[@JohnDoe-bu4wj]

Um wasn't it all guitar. I don't remember korn having any piano on freak on a leash

[@NK-bz9wb]

That's how I taught myself guitar. I learned piano but not guitar, and I don't know if it has anything to do with being used to paying attention to left hand or just random, but I LOVE listening to the bass in songs, so that's exactly how I taught myself songs if I couldn't find tabs.

[@djzio]

61 and still listen to Korn. Why? Because they're f'in' awesome 35 years later...

[@bizzzzzzle]

Hasn’t been that long…

[@tomhannay2889]

I’m never gonna be able to unhear that clean chorus guitar, must’ve listened to this song a thousand time and never even knew it was there. :o

[@mastod0n1]

Best part of these breakdowns in my opinion. So many parts of songs that I'll never not hear when I listen to them from now on.

[@sickbeatsproductions6664]

I know I never did either lol

[@dummy0000000]

Same, but the effect is definitely phaser

[@freednighthawk]

Right, and now that he's pointed it out you just kinda go "oh yeah, that makes perfect sense".

[@strato172]

Cannot be unheard!

[@billhufford7209]

This channel makes me realize how little I know about music.

[@NoName-le4rl]

Same

[@SayHelloToTheRobots]

you judge music from a consumer's point of view while Rick analyzes it as a professional which is ok for the both cases. The vital thing is that Rick can bring new facets of joy home to you)

[@TinkMcGathy]

You’re not wrong. I’m still trying to figure out what he means by angular chord progressions. 🤷‍♂️

[@ericwarner3150]

It shouldn't. Do you really think Korn was thinking about what he is saying when they made the music? They weren't. They made music. Hell, he couldn't even produce good audio on his own video.

[@1anonymousb]

In the last 15 minutes, Rick forgot more about music than I've ever known. My perfect-pitch having high school band director tried to teach this stuff, but I was a dumb kid who only wanted to play.

[@adigb0ng625]

I want to see you break down some Gojira so badly! I would recommend "The art of dying" or "The heaviest matter in the universe."

[@DOWNPOUR_]

gojira is so overrated

[@betelgeusex3865]

@@DOWNPOUR_ i disagree. Their live performance is the most fun I've ever had at a show.

[@joshforeman1648]

@@DOWNPOUR_ no

[@coffinspired3092]

@@DOWNPOUR_ That's silly talk. And they have been around for a WHILE now. Gojira have been putting out top-tier certified BANGERS for years at this point.

[@natanluiza2936]

It is amazing that I can have a teacher that I can "hang out" with. Personality in instruction, passion in instruction will propel a student forward way faster. Love Beato's big heart.

[@dareangelmusic]

Great to see and hear this as a veteran of the first two Korn albums. On the first album the EQ on Fieldy's Peavey bass head was shaped like a seagull. He knew what he wanted and we went with it. So key to their sound. David cited tones like Alice in Chains, Faith No More when we inquired what he was going for. Notice too how some of the guitar parts are very reminiscent of a horror movie soundtrack. It helps to give it that eerie and ominous vibe. From the the first song we started to lay down tracking we knew they were going to be huge. It was just that different and impactful. Those sessions were indeed life changing and out of this world!

[@derekfletcher8934]

Thanks for your work!

[@MarkDanov]

These albums shaped my entire life, thank you for your contribution!

[@Kronik7109]

well thats cool as fuck.

[@SyntagmaStation]

I love that little smile he gets on his face when he’s playing a part, like a kid opening a Christmas present.

[@solomonlee5298]

I remember being 12 or 13 years old hearing this song for the 1st time seeing the video on TRL. I cried because it was so heavy, so emotional, and so majestic all at the same time. Beautiful because of it's ugliness. Korn like Brainiac were masters of dissonance and way ahead of their time when it came to sculpting sonic landscapes and building aural textures. So much more than just a "Nu Metal" band. I think they connected with their fans the same way Nirvana connected with their's. You can add Deftones and Rage Against the Machine to that too. Those bands got lumped in with "nu metal" but were so much more. Definitely kept me playing drums and guitar. Huge influences in a time when the record business was still a business and downloading was frowned upon. Didn't get it then, but I do now. Free music. Nothing in it is free. We pay for our instruments. Studio time, putting the record out...and unless you're big time you lose money touring the first few times around. Everyone else in the world gets paid for their talents and work but us actually talented and artistic people are expected to give it away for free and not bitch or complain about it either. You know everybody who complained about Napster wasn't Lars Ulrich with millions of dollar$ in their bank accounts. Local and independent music was hurt by it more than anyone. So people got their free music. But the industry's been watered down drastically as a result because money became the standard instead of music and anyone with enough money can put a record out (just because you can doesn't mean you should). Money doesn't necessarily equal talent or integrity. The people who truly are great and truly live music for the sake of loving music don't get a chance because they don't usually have enough money. That's why we're always looking for a "big break". Ok I'm finished with my old man rant but just some food for thought. Rick, Thank You for showing the beauty in this modern masterpiece.

[@michaellee8815]

I know NOTHING about music theory, or tones, or notes, or half step tri-ranged chording snares, lol, but I have immense respect for people who do and can recognize and break it down… and create it obviously

[@ole661]

I love the gleam in Rick's eyes when the breakdown comes. True excitement for music.

[@VBshredder]

Totally saw the same thing, he's feeling it - took him a minute but the music took over.

[@peterlerro5909]

A seasoned expert, at the top of his field, and just a kid at heart.

[@sharinglungs3226]

I loved how his eyes bugged out at the pitch pedal part. It’s almost like he’s saying the wth are these guys playing?!!

[@PriorityDonk]

Great moment. Reminded me of how much impact music can have on a person.

[@lavenderllamamusic]

i love that too, it happens a lot with me as well. music becomes an experience when you can really appreciate what's going on

[@michaeldavis6607]

That’s what is great about Rick. He doesn’t come across as a musical snob. Instead he unites musicians. I don’t follow Nu Metal but glad Rick covered it though.

[@eonja87]

THIS MAN IS AN IDIOT. DO NOT LISTEN

[@TrocaTheNero]

@@eonja87 what

[@Vivi_9]

@@eonja87 no u

[@mwclarksr]

@@eonja87 Explain?

[@Tunkkis]

@@eonja87 Please elaborate.

[@ajmpatriot4899]

I’ve learned a TON of things from you Rick! Not the least of which is the sheer joy of actual music, with its subtle nuances that are often overlooked during radio play. This channel is NECESSARY!! 🙏👍❤️

[@karelhoogendoorn]

I've never been a big metalhead, but I can really appreciate good songs and when this came out I was immediately hooked. There's so much groove and rhythm that just makes you want to move. The sound of Davis' voice, the grunting and that dark, eery vibe still gets me. Thnx Rick for another great breakdown of a great song. And what a beautiful Gibson you have there!

[@fernandoreynaaguilar1438]

Rick: never ever hesitate to talk about production values. As a matter of fact, you should do a section on production values, tips, etc alone. Greetings from Venezuela. (y)

[@fuckinliveinsin]

@@juanzune Le acaba de hablar, uugh pinche troll

[@ChrisSheridan295]

Gotta love that Korn bass tone, sounds like someone throwing raw chicken breasts on a wooden gym floor.

[@peterlerro5909]

I was going to say that's a very odd description... but when I thought about it... I AGREE WITH YOU!

[@acmebrandinc]

Or a Fish out of water flopping around on that same gym floor? click clickity clack...

[@MrTw2009]

Weird analogy, but I will allow it lol ;)

[@ChrisSheridan295]

I know some of you guys are sceptical but trust me, I'm speaking from experience.

[@Guitarplayer724]

Chris Sheridan been throwing those chicken breasts on gym floors, have you? 😃

[@firstwordcar]

I remember when i bought it thought i got a dud CD because the music doesn't actually start until track 13. I started panicking because i had to beg all week for my mom to take me the record store to buy it and she probably wouldn't take me back until the next weekend. When I figured it out it felt even more special and exclusive and just added to the whole experience of a band that sounded like nothing else at the time. Glad to see another generation appreciate it for what it is.

[@jimmykalkhoven36989]

Just watching Rick's facial expressions and reactions to the production value and guitar riffs are hilarious. It wuld be funny to see my parents appreciate metal songs like these in the same way. It's like something brand new to him

[@rickymcmuffin6485]

Rick Beato doing a What Makes This Song Great on Korn was the last thing I expected to see today.

[@MehYam2112]

The fact this song was such a huge hit is one the biggest surprises of the era. There’s like nothing cliche about it

[@xavierlagore5569]

I fear that one day Limp Bizkit will appear on this channel.

[@patrickclark3337]

As it should have been.

[@patrickclark3337]

@@xavierlagore5569 Limp Bizkit at least has some catchy songs. Korn is just bad.

[@searchfortech8042]

Xavier Lagore why not?)

[@kantardziskiivan]

Only with Rick can you hear a sentence like "oh yeah, Korn is closer musically to classical music than modern rock" and not do an eye roll that would cause permanent brain damage. Not only does Rick really explain the chromaticism and weird intervals well, I also think I actually understood after so many years why I like this song. It's just so far out there in left field and yet so catchy and filled with tension. Great video, as always!

[@jwprimetime9795]

Ivan Kantardziski well put man-he made me feel more cerebral for liking this song.

[@DarthD00bius]

When he mentioned that nu metal didn't have much blues it finally clicked for me why I never got into nu metal. Props to all those bands for doing something new and still having it sound like rock.

[@RCAvhstape]

Well, to be specific, he said 20th Century classical as opposed to "classic" classical. 20th Century was when all the experimentation was happening.

[@AndrewAMartin]

@@RCAvhstape For 'classical' inspired rock, that would be Progressive Rock. This is definitely closer to the 'modernist' orchestral music, the 12-tone/chromatic sound...

[@DanielCarpenterMusic]

If you listen to 20th century classical, trust me, your eyes could've already rolled halfway across the floor. The chromaticism here is pretty obvious, there's some tritone substitution, but nothing in the way of pitch class sets, or tone rows, it's still a rock base. There's so little analysis in the way of chord functions, don't be fooled, this video's made to make people feel more intelligent for liking this music. As someone who's pursuing a career in academia, who's studied musicology, analysis, and composition, this kind of stuff's really sad to watch, and I hope that the next generation of musicians don't take these videos too seriously.

[@bobertmcboberty1385]

A lot of terms I don’t understand at all, but the break down of everything makes me appreciate the hell out of the song even more.

[@trimecm1611]

I love at what seems like 8min of silence a the end of their first album turns into someone parents fighting over a dash pot on a old car, the old man with the mother effers” and the old lady with “the business” THE BEST !

[@amog849]

Rick’s expression when he did the “go!” part killed me

[@Ylatch]

17:27 That cheeky smile, you just can't resist playing along. Love it.

[@led.zepper]

Lol, he looked like a kid when he did all that.

[@Olee1980]

I couldn't help from laughing to Rick's reaction to the digital whammy pedal at 18:30 . Hey, when you listen to something that fun, that's a good reaction.

[@jackhollins450]

Korn are just exceptional in every single way to me, every single member has left their own unique mark on their legacy, the production of this record is absolutely incredible. Great song, one of the all time greats.

[@gl897]

I loved this song so much growing up during my early teen years! im 38 today, and i still love this song! The Bridge rythmic vocal piece before the GO always one of my best music moments

[@zakseipel9494]

This is like watching a kid in a candy store.

[@harlequin904]

L0

[@_left_eye]

you're 100% right.. I've never seen Rick this excited :-D

[@tg_rock]

@@_left_eye Check out his videos on Boston's More Than a Feeling. and Karnivool. I love this man.

[@thegermantomoeser]

He is excited as hell :D

[@HVSvideos]

The moment of pure glee on Rick's face after Jonathan Davis shouts "GO!"

[@coreyknight924]

David’s drumming is top notch on this album! Mad respect to Mr. Silveria! 🤘

[@mike8610]

Woodstock 99. My friends Chris, Val and I were teenage vendors working at the concert and after we got off serving at Boardwalk Fries, we went to see Korn one night. The mosh pit and crowd was insanely intense. I ended up losing the two of them. Chris came back in nothing but shredded underwear hours later. Amazing times back then.

[@travisthompson292]

I love how open minded Rick Beato is....he looks at music like I do...and knows theory...he'd be fun to jam with

[@jeannemeisenzahl6435]

I agree with you yes Rick Beato does and he is very very intelligent and we can all learn so very much from Rick!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)

[@qlqnen]

That simple bridge riff after "Go!" and the subsequent drop to the chorus is still one of the heaviest shits ever. This with Slipknot was my introduction to heavier stuff and now after 15-20 years of listening to just about the heaviest metal bands out there, this part still gives me chills.

[@chrisf8097]

Korn, Deftones, Tool... such a fun era of Rock.

[@shadowsandcolors1075]

Exactly!

[@namelesske]

Still the best for my taste, I also would write here Nine Inch Nails.

[@ValeriaWilde87]

👏👏👏

[@pehort]

Krisztián Kovács and Manson before he went all glam. Spook metal, I think it was called.

[@xeftones]

And System of a Down.

[@leonardoross8133]

man I love rick so much, not only he has taught so much about music, but the joy he shows to music really sticks with you

[@EmptyKingdoms]

Nu-metal had some of the best acoustic, actually recorded, drums _ever._ Contemporary sampled drums in metal just don't hit the same, despite sounding super pounding and intense, they lack actual intensity because there is not enough volume variation and texture variation on the overall song contour for it to actually make a difference and make the song jump around. I honestly miss the sound.

[@b0nel0rd]

Peak analog/digital hybrid

[@GordonSlamsay]

Jon Otto really did take us to the Matthew's Bridge. Dude's a beast.

[@celeritas2-810]

Texture variation on the overall song contour, yes exactly. I remember when it was consider poser if music couldn't be played live with real instruments.

[@occams_chainsaw]

We need a second wave of nü metal

[@willebuoy3636]

The opening snare on Digital Bath for example, best snare sound ever IMO. Back then they respected the volume peaks required by snares and allowed them more room in a mix. Nowadays the snare gets squashed out of recognition and the impact just isn’t there

[@bnz012]

17:22 “and then we have the second half of the bridge that starts with... GO!!!” Rick’s eyes went all shifty... that’s how you know that this piece of music achieved its notoriety. As usual, great job at dissecting all the songs. It’s always a real treat to hear, and watch.

[@CnutLongsword]

Total derp face on that bridge

[@gabagool_ovahere]

I read this just as I got to that 😂 proper shifty eyes 🤣👍

[@thechrisricci]

A lot of people rip on Korn nowadays but their early stuff is really interesting. Nobody was really able to copy their sound.

[@rhyswatson1]

Still dont think I've heard anything succesfully copy it. Its starting to become popular in super heavy stuff these days though

[@Loki-sk7bi]

They can’t even copy their songs anymore. They’ve lost that creative edge. There are no more surprises in their songs.

[@SuperDeadRooster]

I think their latest album is really great

[@santiagobeneth8543]

Try with Flymore.

[@nicholasnewell6360]

@@Loki-sk7bi They lost the creative edge because it's hard to sound hungry when you live in a mansion. Maybe that's why their sound, while not totally matching their early intensity, did noticeably improve when Head came back: because he'd methed himself back into being poor.

[@0123lucasv]

Oh Man I dont get it how one can not enjoy this band. The groove, the vocals, the heavyness, it's all so original and amazing. I love Korn.

[@LtJDangle]

I love this channel because I can finally understand WHY I like something. I’ve never been a student of music theory, but hearing Rick talk about it makes me wish I would have been. After watching Rick’s videos, songs I’ve heard and loved a thousand times are suddenly brand new to my ears. When I listen to a song, all the sounds just coalesce into a beautiful, magical blob, so getting to hear a breakdown of all the different parts is mind-blowing. Thank you for injecting the magic back into music, Rick!!

[@michaelbergman1708]

I saw KoRn play live back in 2000. I was about 40 years old. I was not a huge fan of theirs, but I had heard Freak on a Leash and I had some respect for what they were doing. Mainly, though I went because I took my brother-in-law, who was about 16 or 17 at the time. So we slogged through POD and Powerman 5000 and Papa Roach (actually, Papa Roach wasn't bad; I think this is the band my brother-in-law really wanted to to see as he was really into them at the time) and a couple of other bands that weren't particularly good. A couple of songs into KoRn's set and I turn to my brother-in-law and said, "oh, I get it. It's metal funk." And we had a good evening and enjoyed the music. I later read a quote from Jonathan Davis where he said that he thought of KoRn as a funk band. It was kind of nice to have that reassurance that as old as I wasn't totally clueless.

[@Chad_Fuckhammer]

I saw them at Ozzfest in 2003 with Linkin Park, System of a Down, Disturbed and Chevelle. I went for Hatebreed, Sworn Enemy, Shadow`s Fall, Cradle of Filth, Meshuggah and Down. They were pretty good, though. The early material went off hard. P.O.D. was there, too that year. Ozzfest was a killer festie back then, for sure. Not as mindblowingly metal as Milwaukee Metal Fest but still a wicked fun time

[@MVPhurricane]

huh. "metal funk". yeah, sounds about right hah.

[@patrickryanii2446]

It’s really cool that you picked that up. I absolutely love the funk element of their music. Such a great dance element to it.

[@NovackGeorgeTT1971]

That distinction, right at the beginning, identifying the none blues of Nu-Metal- I think the funk element replaced the blues. Korn are under appreciated. If someone produced a Nu Metal rock opera, Korn would be a major pillar in its construction.

[@landonmachado4469]

@@Chad_Fuckhammer Damn what a line up, I don't know the last one and only know a few disturbed songs but Korn, Linkin Park, and SOAD, talk about a rock your fucking socks off show

[@cameronjm79]

Both guitarists in Korn have stated in numerous interviews over the years that a lot of that tritone and half step stuff came from Mr. Bungle. The song "my ass is on fire" directly influenced the beginning of their song Blind. Head talks about it is his clinic with replay guitar exchange (about 3 min in). I would love to see a (what make this song great) with Bungle. Such an underrated and talented band.

[@gusbandicoot]

Yes! Love bungle. And blind also...pretty much rips off too many puppies by primus.

[@GearGasms]

Yeah they’re one of the all time underrated

[@yuggothproductions]

Yeah and the chorus vocals are very Bungle-esque. Melody and timbre wise. I still got my OU818 Bungle demo on cassette tape!! 🤘

[@MrBannystar]

California is one of my top 3 albums (I think, probably). Love Mr. Bungle.

[@TabithaStabitha]

@@gusbandicoot Yes, I love the influences they borrow from. The even better part is they get to pay homage & nothing at all was taken away from the greatness of Mr Bungle nor Primus. If anything, feels like inspiration Easter eggs. Like they expect us to know the source rather than cheaply ripping off.

[@michaelcomazzi5047]

Someone needs to do a montage video of Rick bobbing his head! It would be super awesome.

[@beto1580]

I love how Rick talks about music with such passion and attention to detail. A genre which I had some butthurt back on my teenage years was Nu Metal, and it's something that still prevents me from fully enjoy some of the awesome things bands did/do - the musicianship is simply out of this world when you really listen to the music. These videos are almost therapeutic. KEEP IT UP, DUDE

[@totalviolenceofficial3733]

Really liked this one! I as a guitarist myself watch every single episode, because there is always something new to hear. But as a thrash metal guitarist, i specially love your episodes about grunge and metal... I can show them to my non-metal friends to show them how much thoughts went into the songwriting and the arrangement and that (good) metal songs are not just noise! I (as a more "traditional" thrasher love listening to some nu metal, these productions were some of the best, at least before the loudness war, before all dynamic disappeared. keep on the good work, really love your Content, greetings from Germany

[@tomgio1]

Total Violence Official , well said friend!

[@EricJaegerMusic]

We are both ins the same boat! As a thrash guy these videos really make me learn a lot. Really helps me dive into new ways of thinking about recording music

[@evilbred974]

What I liked about Nu Metal is the greater focus on deep rhythmic guitar sounds, instead of just filling all of the available space with noise. I feel Nu Metal bridged the rock scene from the prevailing grunge into the harder metal bands of the time which weren't so well known.

[@Thomasvisions]

I am 62 and I absolutely love this song and Korn. I remember the first time I heard this on the radio (KOME 98 in San Jose). I didn't catch the name of the band, but I kept listening for days until I finally figured out they were called Korn. They came to play at the Oakland Coliseum that year, 98 I believe, and I went by myself to see them. What an amazing band to see live. I crank Korn still and always will. Been getting into new reggae lately like The Movement and Stick Figure, but I am always up for some KORN!! Thanks Rick for breaking this down. I have seen many of the bands that he has featured in this series, and always enjoy how he shares the stuff that we often don't get to break off and listen to, like he does with separate instruments.

[@ryan6530]

wow KOME brings back memories lol was more of a KSJO guy "mandatory Metallica"

[@mesa620]

@@ryan6530 And lamont and tonelli

[@motoki1]

Great story of your first time hearing them. Mine was, appropriately, on a spinny carnival ride. It was the perfect soundtrack.

[@TachoSJ]

Holy moly, that definitely brings back memories. I was also a big KSJO fan. I still listen to Lamont and Tonelli

[@jjporter1216]

Should check The Expendables out too! Love the groove of Nu metal and Reggae as well! Rock on man!

[@AsterixInOz]

This is one of your best Rick. I've watched it so many times. I had Follow The Leader stuck in my car stereo for 9 months. Love this entire album. Cheers mate.

[@dpinskey]

One of the all-time greatest. Layer upon layer of sonics that blend together perfectly in the most dramatic cinematic-like presentation where things just keep coming at you like the guy from the old Memorex commercial being blown back in his chair but coming at you from all directions. Love love love it even of my girlfriend hates it. Sorry babe, we’re leaving it on and we’re kicking up the volume!!!

[@SteveSilverActor]

I've never been a fan of Korn, but this episode made me appreciate them as musicians. Even if I'm not a fan of a band, I still can learn to appreciate their musicianship. Thanks, Rick.

[@stewbaccacyberwookie8947]

That's literally my response to about 50 of the 89 episodes so far!

[@GS-vb3zn]

My thought's exactly. I can't say I'm a fan of Korn... at all. But I will continue being nice about it and just say this- I love Rick and appreciate what he does with these segments. Yup, that's all I will say, love Rick.

[@apikecalledmike]

I'll always watch Rick's videos but everything about this song personally just grates on me. The melody, the riffs, the vocals, the lyrics, the drums. Does absolutely nothing for me.

[@SlashRfnR]

I don't know much about Rick, but the way he deconstructs songs is just top tier stuff. Bravo

[@brandonthompson13]

i have just found this channel and it is one of the best channels out there. i can't wait to open spotify and listen to the songs after Rick explains them to listen to all the little nuances that i had never heard before. excellent job, my friend!

[@grungelady]

I’ve just started following you not so long ago and I am addicted to your videos. They’re so much fun. I’m not a musician…but I started to learn how to play the drums back in November.

[@embracetheonslaught]

I really wish I could have Ricks versatility. He literally could do a show with Shania Twain and then cannibal corpse the next night. Love the dude

[@erichwashausen4602]

Don’t tell me who to love.

[@taylorhansen9290]

It's one of my favorite things about him. He's a true scholar and consumer of all music.

[@pancon5]

So, you're a rocket scientist. That don't impress me much.

[@alanwatts8239]

What makes this youtube channel great? Ep.1: RICK BEATO

[@untappedpotential2761]

What makes this youtube channel great? Ep. 2: POLYPHONIC

[@IAMHOPFROG]

YES

[@alexisthibodeau1300]

Gabriel another youtuber actually made this video, he has a series called "What makes this singer great" and wanted to shoutout Rick for the inspiration

[@alanwatts8239]

@@alexisthibodeau1300 My dream came true.

[@saitenhexer]

EP 2 Smooth MC Groove

[@ForceOfVader]

Awesome video and love the full breakdown, so cool. Glad you showcased Fieldy's sound, it was the first thing that caught my ear when I discovered Korn and absolutely loved what it brought to the songs. Great job!

[@russelltyler9363]

I’ve been catching up on this entire series and this one REALLY made me smile. I remember when I first heard this song and it absolutely blew my mind. It still does! Much love Rick!

[@plexus]

Wow, this really shows me that KoRn was a lot more complex than I realized back in the day... especially the guitar chord progressions.

[@RojuOfficial]

And to think that they just wrote this song without a producer. Just 5 guys in a room jamming together.

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

Good for you for trademarking “What Makes This Song Great”! That’s the way to do it.

[@meatrocket1]

Russell Szabados I was wondering when he was going to do that, didn’t want to mention it for obvious reasons 👍🏻

[@Guitarplayer724]

I’ve been noticing some other channels using “what makes this singer great” or “what makes this dummer great” I noticed them way after Ricks,

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

Avery Amadeus Jacobson you’re right, I noticed I forgot the question mark afterwards. Oh well.

[@coachleif]

Love the knowledge and insight into these classic rock jams put into these videos. The "Them Bones" AiC video really got me, but I love the break down of genre's like Nu Metal, because of how much you are able to show the musicianship that goes into crafting these songs.

[@vitaliistep]

What I really love about this series that after watching the episodes I begin to appreciate so much more the songs which I thought I had known for a long time. Thank you, Rick!

[@originalbigtee]

Never seen anyone air guitar while holding a guitar! Love that song

[@rhys.cunningham4179]

15:26, I never heard that clean guitar layer in the mix when listening to the song, it’s so quiet but works so well reinforcing the main guitar part, learning new stuff from every video, keep up the good work Rick. 👍

[@hunterwilk]

I've heard this song thousands of times and I just learned about that, very cool.

[@octopuffinkumquat]

World’s biggest Korn fan. I’ve never heard that before.

[@mastod0n1]

One of my favorite parts of these videos is those parts hidden in the mix that you'd never hear normally but after hearing it soloed you can't not hear it afterwards.

[@drewg1988]

Every time I watch one of these episodes it makes me want to go binge on the band for awhile. Love your content!

[@spiritualconnection4807]

This song is truly special. Everything in it is absolutely brilliant and interesting and creates a really entertaining experience.

[@rafaelfreitasmusic]

Rick, this was SUCH a pleasant surprise to see in this series. I know you're one hell of a versatile guy, but somehow I still wasn't expecting to see Korn in here. Fieldy is the reason I started playing bass. You only forgot to mention one detail that I find simply amazing, which is Fieldy's nail scratching at the bridge (16:27 mark), which is one of his signature moves. Other than that, another excellent "What Makes This Song Great" episode. One of my favourite series in KZbin ever! Keep up the good work!

[@betulichergutmensch]

Rafael Freitas I learned something, thanks!

[@RoutineFiend]

Never thought I'd see Korn on this channel, but I'm pleasantly surprised.

[@yahoanet]

I’ve watched this video a bunch of times and it doesn’t get old! Fascinating deconstruction of the song that makes you appreciate it so much more.

[@Alnora]

David was and still is such an underrated drummer. The funk aspect of the band -him and Fieldy- is the breath of it. Someone on YT mention it's unique and a flaw that KoRn has no guitar solos in any of their songs. But now that I think about it, most songs in the genre don't. In KoRn's case, they want to set a tone, to play a story, and no one outshines the other. The guitars prop each other up, the percussion and bass add stability and smooth out the edges while being individuals in an of themselves. Jonathan's vocals make sense of it all... despite the scatting, lol. The duality of Jonathan's dark lyrics and the funk aspect of their sound always amused me. They naturally clash against each other.

[@SantanaBanana47]

a lot of dissonance. even the lyrics and the funkiness.

[@misterschubert3242]

Frankly, I was never a Korn/NuMetal fan, and HIGHLY dismissive of it when it came out. Over the years, my opinion has softened (an episode of South Park lampooning Scooby Doo helped greatly in my accepting Korn as guys who "get it" as far as art and music go), and a few issues of Guitar World and Guitar Player and Guitar fill-in-the-blank helped me to appreciate it much more as time passes. Having noted that, this WMTSG analysis blows everything else I've ever seen or read right out of the water. This channel continues to impress. There are a lot more classic songs I'd still like to see, though, and I mean classics. It's nice to see the comments here with fans of narrow niches clamoring for validation to show their pals that all those nights studying guitar licks that no one in a club will ever want to hear, but the theme of this series seems to be Great Songs, and I love the Beato breakdown that brings new freshness to even the most over analyzed and scrutinized songs, from late night pot-fueled musings to Berklee College auditory autopsies. There are a lot of oldies that still make everyone go nuts when they come on the digital jukebox.

[@Vivi_9]

Ghost pirates!

[@pup_pup_pass]

That south park episode totally changed my view of them too, one of my favs! Wish I hadn't been so closed off to korn and numetal in general when I was younger, I really dig a lot of these tunes now. Being more open to different types of music is challenging but incredibly rewarding and Rick's channel has been a huge catalyst for that :)

[@antwha5526]

he is not just an expert on nu metal. but probably all metal.

[@DumbVidsIMadeForAlex]

He would never do it because it's not popular but he should review some Blasphemy or Autopsy songs.

Rick is an expert on Everything Music. ;-)

[@annkelly0072]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Amazing live. There's just something about Davis' vocals that is so raw & primal; like a war drum that hits you right in the chest.

[@Enkiguy]

Man I am now subscribed. It's just a real joy to see someone nerd out so happily over music and the nuances in a song. Even better when it's music I dig!

[@thewal1ofsleep]

It's interesting to hear Korn with the separation of the all the tracks. I was in high school when this stuff was starting and the only guitar elements I really picked up on were the low, heavy riffs. I never realized how unique the music was from a theory perspective.

[@KennethWestervelt]

One thing Rick didn't mention is that the rhythm of the toms in the prechorus (9:40) foreshadow Jon Davis' scatting in the bridge (16:22). That continuity provides a kind of order & structure that the chromatic guitar parts simply do not...but only just a little. From a writing perspective, it's a nice touch.

[@reap3r90]

Korn’s music saved my life. Thank you RICK! For sharing your amazing knowledge about this fantastic band and their work!

[@40g33k]

Rick always does songs that I love, and by bands I really like. Definitely one of my favourite channels.