METALHEAD ENVIES| GHOST| "IF YOU HAVE GHOSTS"

[@StephenSalaz]

The more you listen to this song, the more you love it.

[@MrTimothypjr]

That’s objectively true!

[@magnusblomqvist966]

Roky Ericsson was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and felt very lonely. He had no friends in real life just the ghosts in his head. But for him they we're real and that's what this song is about. As long as he had his imagery friends he was happy. Still a very beautiful song thou. This album is recorded in Foo Fighters old studio and Dave Grohl has produced. He even plays on some songs. The rumour is that he also has played drums live as a nameless ghoul but no one is really sure.

[@StrixLuke]

Unfortunately these rumors were proven false by the lawsuit when the full ghoul lineups up to 2015 were disclosed in court documents and Grohl's name was nowhere to be seen.

[@magnusblomqvist966]

@@StrixLuke I think that you got that wrong. Grohl was never a member full time of course And never paid to play live. But the rumour is that he for fun because he is a big fan played once or twice for fun.

[@MattKrogmeier]

Just listening to the cover of “I’m A Marionette” (studio version) is proof enough for me that Grohl played on that track, which spawned the rumors that Grohl played shows with them since he produced that EP.

[@virgil5650]

@@MattKrogmeier Ive thought for a while that Grohl plays on Square Hammer

[@MattKrogmeier]

@@virgil5650 I don’t believe that’s true. Grohl produced the IYHG EP, and the drumming style on Marionette sounds, to my ears, 100% Dave. Pretty sure Tobias’ “regular” studio drummer, Ludvig Kennberg, has done all but the most recent stuff.

[@hmelj2736]

The acoustic version of this is great, as well. Worth a listen.

[@jebadiahfyefye8994]

Dude I wish you would have seen them live earlier, when they played this live, papa would slow it down during the bridge and he would tell silly jokes about all the ghouls and introducing them all. Which is hilarious bc each one is just “GHOULLLLLLL”. And then when they go right back Into the song it’s so epic.

[@NamelessGhoulGamer]

I fucking love the Infestissumam era of Ghost, imo the best Papa, best Ghouls, best outfits, and the best music

[@chuckthefreak]

Couldn’t have clicked faster. This is the end of the original (sort of) lineup.

[@chuckthefreak]

And the Omega solo at the end.

[@jaysetliff1674]

I like all era's and all albums of Ghost. They have done no wrong in my book. I can put on any Ghost album and rock out and enjoy it.

[@eubh223]

They just announced US tour dates for later this year, get your ass to a ritual! If you have Ghost, you have everything.

[@pistolsscaramanga3437]

Swedish metal drummer/songwriter here! This song is my 2nd favorite of theirs after Ghuleh/Zombie Queen. It’s a bit of a crime they don’t play If You Have Ghosts live anymore. To me it was one of the biggest highlights of their concerts. I saw them in 2013 for the first time, on the Infesti tour (when this was their latest new released track), and it was one of the greatest shows of my life. And I’ve seen hundreds of bands since 1991 and onwards. Saw Ghost in 2013, 2014, three times in 2015, and again in May 2022. I think if you had seen Ghost last year when they opened the shows with Imperium/Kaisarion (+the that big firecracker) you might’ve had a different opinion on Kaisarion. It’s an amazing concert opener and I think it’s a sweet Rush-type song to open the latest album as well. I hope you get tickets for the show!

[@lorireynolds3540]

Got my tickets to see Ghost in Burgettstown, PA August 23rd, it'll be my first ritual.

[@rockdariff]

Im thinking of trying to get ones for the nashville show

[@JK-ld8cd]

enjoy! you wont be disappointed. I see them in NJ, my 2nd time

[@generalkenobi2088]

I recently watched all of your Ghost reaction videos and I gotta say, your reaction/reviews are my favorite. You give such good insight on the music. Thank you for making these videos, Ghost is my favorite band and I’ve been obsessed with them for years haha

[@rockdariff]

Ghost has deff become one of my top bands for sure

[@bobbyboy2205]

Got to be one of my favourite songs

[@maxheili6029]

It's a Sin is a must listen if ur looking for covers. Unfortunately it's only avaiable in sweden

[@GeekFurious]

I can't even listen to the original. Obviously, it's a great enough song that Tobias realized he could make something really good out of it. But the Ghost version, specifically the live acoustic version, is the one version for me.

[@RaphaelDD]

The acoustic version is gold

[@mattb3713]

Ghost is touring this summer, you should check them out.

[@edwardcalvet]

I Absolutionly love this song😂 , it's Beautiful

[@MrTimothypjr]

If you like some live Ghost, check out the Album release for IMPERA. They play 4 tracks from the album, and they are really well done. It's on the Ghost KZbin channel.

[@showmetimefelix7500]

More GHOST! I enjoy the live performance of this, filmed in Paris France 2015, 👌 wow. Acoustic guitars and the film location with the Christmas tree at the back of the stage really sets the mood.

[@aosame19]

This is a love letter ❤

[@absea7918]

Dave Grohl became a big fan of Ghost, and ended up playing drums and producing this EP.

[@TheDubiouz1]

@@absea7918 he plays guitar in this song and at least one other if I'm not mistaken.

[@jeffridgeway7474]

The “scooby-Doo surf rock” era of Ghost is my favorite. I got lucky and heard about them early. Got to see them on their first first US tour. After their first album (still my favorite) Though i agree, second album is the most Ghost album. But they killed it, as good a show in a small venue as I’ve ever seen in any size venue. Amazing show in Asheville NC.

[@ragnes18]

lol Enter Sandman and this song are Ghost songs for me...

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

I think the "wind flute" you heard is actually a strings section!

[@neuralmute]

Sounded like violins to me!

[@DaP84]

The choppy staccato stabs are def organ, Hammond or something. Sounds nothing like strings

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

The Scooby Doo era of ghost is amazing, I just wish (like Tobias does) Infestissumam had better mastering and production...

[@rockdariff]

Haha I think thats part of its charm

[@StephenSalaz]

Finally. Been waiting for someone to react to this!

[@JK-ld8cd]

i especially luv the 1st 2 albums from ghost. Especially with PAPA ll

[@flippalovell]

Thanks for doing this track! Think it’s Top 5 track for me. Introduced me to Roky Erickson too, so it’s special because Roky ended up becoming one of my favourite artists. His album The Evil One is basically all spooky themed horror focussed songs, which he fixated on after becoming schitzophrenic because he was subjected to electroshock in a mental hospital. Even if you didn’t like his version of this track (I agree that Ghosts’s is far better) you gotta check out some of his other stuff. ‘Night of the Vampire’ is such an epic fucking song. Stand for the Fire Demon… It’s A Cold Night For Alligators… one of the best albums cover to cover ever, especially if you like some spooky stuff. And the guitar is insane on that album. You might know Roky already as the singer from 13th Floor Elevators, the 60s psychedelic legends. ‘You’re Gonna Miss Me’ is their best known song, you’ve likely heard it. His vocals were mind blowing on that track. Check out his story, it’s very interesting and tragic. Went from 60s psych hero to a horror rock icon by way of schizophrenia. Sorry I rant about Roky. He’s just so cool.

[@drSwan77]

Ghost does a great cover of “Bible” by Imperiet. The translation from Swedish to English is a bit strange but it’s a great song in any language.

[@martinjakobsson407]

I second this! It has a great church vibe. Check it out!

[@beelzbop]

Lucky for you they do have that on a shirt. First one I bought. 😊

[@ddavis538]

This cover of If You Have Ghosts (with a 's') is one of five tracks on the album titled If You Have Ghost (no 's'). Secular Haze is the only song on that album that isn't a cover. The album came out late 2013, with Infestissumam releasing earlier the same year, so you are definitely right about it having a similar sound. I saw them play this song live on the 2018 fall tour (called A Pale Tour Named Death) for the release of Prequelle.

[@MagnusIndra]

I must say that even if Infestissumam was more simple musically, it has some magic, some unique Ghost flavor, it has that nostalgic feeling about it that made me really love this album dear to heart (not just because that was the first album I've listened to back when I discovered the band almost ten years ago but I might be bias by that)

[@mattjohn4731]

Roky was a mad genius 👻

[@jonasmandersson]

This one is addictive.

[@troy8979]

This song will get so stuck in your head.

[@marybrant9586]

Acoustic versions awesome

[@aldocrusher1]

That Nosferatu Papa is one of my favorites as well! Even Super7 had a figure that glows in the dark. Not sure if it's still available.

[@nine3502]

If you have Ghost has a music video! Please check it out!

[@bobbyboy2205]

Check out their cover of bible

[@matthorn2509]

you should react to ghost cover of missionary man. love the videos

[@rockdariff]

I have listened to that one a few times already, it made me think of dark night by the blasters haha

[@ski2589]

w reaction

[@marybrant9586]

Check out some of the acoustic versions of this song. Really shows off Tobias's voice

[@ja-kleer8125]

Read up on the meaning of Kaisarion. The lyrics tell a tragic story of Ancient Alexandria!

[@troy8979]

The acoustic version & clip is damn sweet

[@MattKrogmeier]

The arrangement that Ghost did elevated Roky's original. I am usually a stickler for originals over covers, but this is one of my exceptions. As for Ceremony & Devotion - I enjoy it, but I don't think it's a great sounding live record.

[@Lazarus_Cardinalis]

I'm just glad the bass is so loud in it

[@richardsonsilva7427]

Hello from brazil 🤘

[@ceceliameyer1882]

I don't know what area you live in but ghost is touring again

[@bobbyboy2205]

A great song I think you’ll love is Devin Townsend when spirits collide

[@rockdariff]

Yea I dig devin townsend, kingdom, failure and truth are some of my faves

[@keithkinkade4265]

This version is so much better than the studio version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKfIlJ2BmK2Zb7c

[@Andjelka99]

I liked this one better then Terzo version he put out as choice. But if it was this... I think it might be better then album

[@ChristyAbbey]

I will note that at no point did you go to Wikipedia, where all the info is right there in order with dates. Anyway, the Roky version has been floating around my world for years, and while it jibed with me lyrically and structurally, I just didn't like it. Then Ghost happened. Praise allegedGod!

[@GeraldHauge]

Hey dude, you need to do yourself a favor and ensure your homework is completed before coming to class. You mumble and get easily distracted, I notice.

[@rockdariff]

What?

[@FartingUnicorn1]

Need that $uicideboy$ x Shakewell - Big Shot Cream Soda reaction