SLEEP TOKEN Alkaline REACTION and BREAKDOWN

[@mattthompson5908]

The drummer has a couple nice playthru videos

[@IsekaisRage666]

Sounds like Vessel told II just do anything you want we’ll make the song around your drumming

[@mattthompson5908]

Also if you didn't already know. The vocalist Vessel. He writes all the music except the drums. The bassist and guitarist are members but there for performances

[@UnXplainable1]

II goes absolutely OFF on this one. His drum playthrough of this track is insanity. The song on its own requires expert-level drumming, but he throws in crossovers and extra fills, all while looking like he's relaxing on a beach. That splash you noticed is actually his China. I think it's 16 inches and sits low on his right side. He switches over to it when the guitars get extra tight and chuggy to get that awesome staccato feel.

[@oldstonerun]

Another awesome comment, as always UnXplainable!! Thanks for the info on the China. It was hard to hear for sure on my listen. I was just taken back by the drums on this track! I couldn’t get over it honestly lol. I just read on another comment that there’s a playthrough video of this!!

[@domehaaar4423]

@@oldstonerun if youre intrested in them drum playthroughs check the Offering from II live session. There are a bunch of stunning performances in this 👌

[@oldstonerun]

@@domehaaar4423 deal!

[@TB-sp9jy]

​@@oldstonerunAlkaline has the drum playthrough, as does Hypnosis. Hypnosis is just as brutally good of a song as Alkaline, if not twice more.

[@oldstonerun]

@@TB-sp9jyhell yea. Deal.

[@nancyhoffhines3607]

Look up Alkaline " An offering from 2 and u can watch the drum cover to this song. Up to u if u want to react. He does Hypnosis too. That is awesome.

[@YogiGeek]

This! For how much you love the drums, the vocal-free drum offerings give you a totally new perspective and appreciation for II.

[@oldstonerun]

@@YogiGeek deal!

[@oldstonerun]

I have to see this video!

[@YogiGeek]

@@oldstonerun also I know you haven't reviewed Hypnosis by them, but the offering from II for that is innnncccredible. I hope it goes on your list somewhere in the future.

[@oldstonerun]

@@YogiGeek I believe ya brother. I definitely have to put it on my list.

[@inviz88]

The drummer II does a drum playthrough. It's called "an offering from II"

[@mkennedy319]

The drum play through video is astounding. Please watch it. II is a master of his craft.

[@maddiemitchell5648]

So a big thing that isn't super known is that for studio recordings Vessel does everything but the drums. 3 and 4, the bassist and other guitarist, are only used for touring. Vessel writes all the songs and is hands on with producing the songs too. That this comes mostly from one man's head is outstanding

[@llSplice]

II is the definition of god tier.

[@mickporter84]

I could be wrong but think in terms of studio recording its just Vessel and II. Vessel apparently does all the vocals, piano, synth and guitar. Then obviously II on drums. Think the rest of the band are touring members only?

[@YogiGeek]

Yep exactly this.

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

@mickporter7598 I believe Vessel used his touring members on the TMBTE album. Mainly the background voices. After having watched all their live shows I can find, if you listen closely, especially on Vore, you can hear it's the same background voices on the album. And IV also screams on Vore, the Summoning and Rain.

[@oldstonerun]

@@NikkiWright-STLVR23 Nikki with the great info!

[@stacygibson6074]

On this song and definitely the first 2 albums it is only Vessel doing everything but the drums

[@oldstonerun]

@@stacygibson6074 that’s just wild

[@HowieStephens]

Man no one breaks down their production/mix like you do, and your joy in it is infectious. It's funny how you're like almost....exasperated at how good it is haha. Can't wait for you to check out the drum playthrough for this and Hypnosis.

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks again Howie!! I do need to check out the drum playthroughs. Again though bro, thanks for the awesome comment!

[@UMPeeps1348]

Seeing how much Sleep Token brings a smile to your face warms my heart!!! II is an absolute unit behind the kit, keep em coming brotha Worship!!!!!

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks, as always for the awesome comments!! They really have reignited my love for music! Eternally grateful!

[@IsekaisRage666]

II is an absolutely insane drummer 🔥🔥🔥 this is just a technical masterclass done so effortless

[@jinabrasser9439]

I’m so glad I’m alive at the same time as Sleep Token 🤘🏻🥹🥲😌🖤

[@oldstonerun]

Haha hell yea!

[@domehaaar4423]

Sleep Token is just Songwriting madness :D It always surprises me how they throw in a bunch of stuff that shouldnt work but somehow fit perfectly

[@oldstonerun]

And there is a lot thrown into this song!

[@Jezebelsdirtymelon]

Sleep Token immediately bonds to your soul. I have never heard 1 song from a band and instantly downloaded everything available from them.

[@josefgordon7712]

Think this was the second ST I heard. Love the music video (The Love You Want has a great one too) . I’m glad they did some amount of conventional MVs but really liked the characters/avatar visualizer concept for the last album.

[@oldstonerun]

Man I was pumped to see it was an actual music video! Really enjoyed it

[@tracyraines1059]

They have videos from most of the songs on the eps and the singles

[@HEARTAEMOXA]

"God among men" YES. Just YES.

[@Lauren__M]

II (the drummer) has a play thru of this song ☺️

[@oldstonerun]

That’s what other friends in the comments have mentioned

[@vertigo8765]

Glad to see you reacting to some of the earlier songs! I'd love to see you react to Atlantic, Higher or High Water. Worship!

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! At this point I need to hear all of their material

[@hoangal]

After hearing The Love You Want (my first ST experience), i fell hard down the rabbit hole after hearing this one. Forever changed. ❤

[@oldstonerun]

Hoangel!!

[@ryanford5320]

I learned what music was supposed to be when i 1st heard Tool...nothing compared for almost 25 years until i heard Sleep Token. Since their 1st EP they have had the gift of being very special. And that's exactly what they are and we are blessed to be alive for it all...they recently signed with RCA...so lets see what comes around the corner from Vessel and crew...WORSHIP!!

[@jadeH23.16]

Yessss this one is amazing!! I would love for you to react to "Nazareth" one of sleep tokens first releases!!

[@oldstonerun]

It was an amazing song for sure!! I don’t think I’ve heard of Nazareth yet.

[@jinabrasser9439]

Calcutta!!

[@gitsiemonster]

Yes to both Nazareth and Calcutta

[@glyoung99]

Well now you have to do the drum playthrough.

[@oldstonerun]

I have to now! Lol I’m just now hearing about this playthrough too from the awesome comments on this video.

[@nowimpanickin7167]

Hey! Just binge watched all your ST reactions and I’ve also recently discovered them through a random KZbin recommend that led me down the rabbit hole. Now I’m obsessed lmao. When you get back to reacting to more Sleep Token, you should do a double video of The Night Does Not Belong to God (the first song on their first album Sundowning) straight into Euclid (the last song from TMBTE.) The band is crazy! Worship!

[@Siendorf]

You should check out an offering from II and see his drum playthrough of this

[@Hermetic_Enigma]

Alkaline is a fantastic soundscape on the 2nd album. Descending has so many layers on it, I'd recommend dissecting that track next!

[@Alchemymetalist]

Good god this is amazing! More Sleep Token PLEASE! ❤

[@oldstonerun]

Thank you so much!!! Absolutely will continue Sleep Token!

[@spartanz2766]

You definitely need to check out the offerings from ii just him going nuts on drums

[@DanielaLacerda]

Another masterpiece ♥ Cant wait to see. Thanks already

[@oldstonerun]

It really was an awesome song! Thanks again for the kind words Daniela!

[@StardustFreckles]

I got to see them live this week!! They were AMAZING 😭🤘Wish I was able to check this video out before the show lol

[@oldstonerun]

Dude no way!!! I’m jealous lol. That’s awesome

[@StardustFreckles]

I hope you get to see them one day! No other feeling than being surrounded by like-minded weirdos belting out vessel's lyrics

[@oldstonerun]

@@StardustFreckles lol you’re not kidding! Man I love us weirdos lol

[@eliahdayton3448]

It's been interesting watching your slow conversion to sleep token. At first you were, "This is cool but man I cannot explain why this works!" Now you are,"They are gods among men in the music industry right now!" Love it.

[@oldstonerun]

Haha ahh man thanks so much! Especially for watching so many of my videos. It really does mean a lot to me! Thanks bro!

[@caatje-go]

Best Alkaline reaction out there. I love so much how you explain all the different elements hidden in the music. I feel I’m learning something new with every one of your videos.

[@oldstonerun]

As always, Caroline with an amazing comment! Thank you so much again!

[@deamonsead]

hey man! just wanted to comment and say i've been binging your sleep token reactions. i was gonna look for more, but i saw you haven't posted in almost a year. hope you're doing ok!

[@icandyapple]

So happy you did this!! This is the proof that they *can* do the commercially-viable, basic-structure, radio-play songs. And omg the drummer (ii) is insane; On most tracks he has his own unique through line. When I want to introduce someone without scaring them away, especially of they don’t have a broad ear, I give them this. And as a chemist I love the lyrics.

[@oldstonerun]

I’m so happy I heard this! Lol. I love the comment as well! The drum track on this song was blowing me away!

[@drsquatch9908]

Would love to see your reaction to II's drum play through of this !

[@oldstonerun]

Ohhh man! He has a legit playthrough for this song!? I couldn’t get over how good the drums were on this song!

[@drsquatch9908]

@oldstonerun yessir he has a legit playthrough for this song, Hypnosis and The Offering I believe.

[@oldstonerun]

@@drsquatch9908 ah man I’m pumped for those videos!

[@tcmr5775]

Stone, you gotta react to the drum version of this song (an offering from II)

[@oldstonerun]

Absolutely!

[@rydenlandlachlan]

Soooo many layers. Great reaction. Love it 🖤

[@oldstonerun]

Agreed! Thank you!!

[@robotwaifuengineer]

This song just bangs so incredibly hard. As long as you go back and listen to everything else before Euclid, you'll be set up for the wild ending. Worship.

[@oldstonerun]

This song was definitely a banger!

[@HolyBurntTrephines]

It makes me happy to see you get so excited about how good they are :) Thank you, great reaction! Worship

[@oldstonerun]

Thank you for the awesome comment!

[@BimmyJaywalker]

Awesome reaction as always dude. I think I've requested this before but please react to "When the bough breaks" an even earlier track by this freakin amazing band. Vessel is an absolute genius. Keep up the good work man...loving it

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks again for another awesome comment man! I greatly appreciate it! Yup I remember that request, just gotta get to it lol

[@BimmyJaywalker]

​@oldstonerun no problem. I'm being patient. Your videos are just not a reaction, they are an in depth analysis, which I do appreciate. I get to pick up and hear things that you highlight that I've not noticed before and it's awesome. Keep up the good work. Especially Sleep Token 👍🏻😎🖤🤘

[@oldstonerun]

@@BimmyJaywalker absolutely man. Thank you! Appreciate the kind words brother

[@Triumphtrumpet]

was waiting for this guy

[@theh3rbanlegend416]

I believe he is using an 18" Turk China (drumplay video shows them i think its this cymbal) from Istanbul cymbals during that first verse. Another fantastic reaction my friend! I could go for some more chat at the end of the videos so we can get some more understanding of what you're hearing. I always really appreciate your reactions man!

[@oldstonerun]

Ahh ok ! I need to watch this playthrough that I’m hearing about in the comments! I’m almost intimidated to watch him play it haha. Great info on the cymbals man! Honestly man, sometimes I want to talk more at the beginning and ends of videos but once I get going on music I freaking won’t stop lol. Then people complain I talk and stop too much. Lol. Also, thanks man for the kind words. They mean a lot to me.

[@theh3rbanlegend416]

@@oldstonerun haha I totally get it man! Maybe a few extra minutes at the end ;) I get it though I'm the same way! But you should totally check out some of the drum playthroughs. Anytime brother keep it up 💪

[@oldstonerun]

@@theh3rbanlegend416 lol. Yes sir!

[@SunDiegoRockStar]

I would have been a terrible reactor because I heard a few Sleep Token songs and went and bought all 3 LPs, both EPs, and downloaded Jaws and The Way That You Were, then binged for weeks nonstop, I would have had no genuine first time hearing reactions LOL

[@oldstonerun]

Hahahaha this is awesome!

[@nullclassarcs]

Your reactions are so genuine & fun, I love watching your expressions! I've always got the widest smile on my face watching you getting into breaking down a song and headbanging along. Keep being heartfelt and entertaining, dude

[@oldstonerun]

Ahh man this is an awesome comment! Thanks so freaking much. Lol gotta love music man! Makes us so happy! Genuine, fun and positive man, that’s what I’m going for!

[@Lauren__M]

If you like the drums I highly reccomend hypnosis! There is even a play thru video of II doing the song solo!

[@oldstonerun]

I do! And heck yea!

[@tjh5716]

Always love your sleep token reactions

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks for the comments too ! I appreciate them!

[@matthewnaylor3647]

Man you've made such a great community with these videos. Keep it up!

[@oldstonerun]

Dude. Honestly that’s what I want! A community that loves music and stays positive! Thanks for this comment man!

[@josefgordon7712]

I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to experience ST. I actually JUST got Sundowning after a year of being a fan and wearing out TMBTE and TPWBYT soooo yeah 👍

[@oldstonerun]

Agreed man. Never a wrong way to listen to music. Enjoy it however you see fit

[@bonavitamanuela9513]

Perfection

[@Digitalgems9000]

if it wasn't for you i would have never known about the snapping in granite hahaha

[@oldstonerun]

Haha that’s what I’m here for! I really do appreciate it though!

[@Digitalgems9000]

@@oldstonerun luckily I still have my old jvc rx 400 headphones or whatever, from years ago so i can hear what You're hearing! I could prob hear more if I buy even nicer ones but these work great lol

[@oldstonerun]

@@Digitalgems9000 lol hey if they still work don’t spend the money!

[@Digitalgems9000]

@@oldstonerun facts. funny you mentioned that. this is my 3rd pair. i bought a used pair online for $40 several years ago. and another time like 10 years ago, lol

[@Digitalgems9000]

i get about 5 years out of them each time before i drop them so much i break em lol @@oldstonerun

[@RPZSTA]

Motionless, Ghost and Sleep Token within a few days of one another, bruh are you going through my playlist?

[@oldstonerun]

Haha good! If you’re listening to these bands then I’m on the right track!

[@DJ_Digi]

II is just Godly. He's a non-metal drummer playing metal and the results are out of this world!

[@oldstonerun]

Do we know his background at all? His style is ridiculous

[@DJ_Digi]

The band is anonymous so we have to protect their identities. I cant say more about his background🤷

[@oldstonerun]

@@DJ_Digi haha deal.

[@eliahdayton3448]

From what I have heard, he comes from the deathcore metal scene.

[@oldstonerun]

@@eliahdayton3448 ok ok. I can see some of that

[@El_Gordo_Chechy]

This was their most played on spotify until The Summoning came

[@chromesthesia]

Tho i think the entire choir is Vessel in this song. Also he is doing guitar and keyboards on this album. It is irritating how good he is at music

[@oldstonerun]

Agreed

[@mack2132]

I was them live last night and they played this song, it was just as good if not better than the studio version

[@MoviesWithRandy]

This is the first sleep token song I ever heard months back and immediately I was in, I do find it somewhat sad that sleep token doesn't actually do band music videos where you can see the members playing but I get part of their whole thing is anonymity and such, but still even wearing their costumes they could still get away with it since they perform live that way too. But the visuals they do produce are fairly cool nonetheless. Music store story again, their song "this night does not belong to God" I played on a piano and I had a lady who walked by hearing the notes ask me if that was a song from "my church" lol. Was a great day. Enjoyed your thoughts on this song as always 👍

[@oldstonerun]

Right on man. I do wish they would do music videos as well. Maybe one day. I also get it, they cost way more to make. Dude that’s funny she thought that piano riff was from church lol.

[@markreddick887]

Amazing reaction man. When you check out the song hypnosis, please please check out II's drum playthrough of it. It's on there page and it's absolutely jaw dropping.

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks mark! Absolutely man! I’m extremely excited to see this guys drum playthroughs!

[@gitsiemonster]

🖤🖤🖤

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Yeah you best go back to the beginning for us Sleep Token fans 😉😝😏 I’m so late to this reaction my bad been down everyone’s Ren rabbit holes - oo-er missus 😝 Such a class tune! One of my faves especially lyrically. I wanna get them tattooed at some point (when I win the lottery 😂) Yeah II goes off in this, I love how big it gets when chorus 3 comes in! check out IIs offerings on their YT there’s 3. Love the fact you love Sleep Token now 😂 it’s hard not to eh! 🖤

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Gods among men indeed!!!

[@jewelzzangelzo1451]

🧡🤘🏼🔥🔥

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks!

[@Eyazinho]

I just realized that this video shows how they destroy purists expectations

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

Lol you should gi back and actually WATCH the video without having to stop and talk about instruments and voices. Its nice to hear your input of what all you're hearing but the video itself so sick. Someone already mentioned it, but the drummer as a couple videos of this song, Alkaline, and another song called Hypnosis. The videos are under "An Offering from II" and you can watch how he just goes nuts on the drums. So good. I know you are trying to go back to their early stuff so just dont be disappointed or expect their songs to be like the TMBTE album. There earlier stuff is just as musically enhancing, but some of them are not hard at all, some are lol, and there are so many different styles in music mushed altogether in some songs that it's just mind-blowing. Great reaction. Can't wait to hear more. Go back and watch that video when you get a chance and you're not posting, I think you will really enjoy it just to watch it and listen at the same time lol. ❤ Worship ❤

[@oldstonerun]

As always, love the wonderful comments you have Nikki, I most definitely need to listen to this song a thousand more times!

[@NikkiWright-STLVR23]

@@oldstonerun lol yeah, once is never enough 😆 When you do go back to their early stuff you will be blown away by Vessel's musicianship. He is so good it's almost sickening lol. 😅 But once you start listening to the older songs, you're gonna want to listen to all of them. It's a wonderful experience to just put on One and let play all the way through TMBTE....mind altering music right there... not a skip on it lol. I'm here for it! Glad you like ST.... everyone I know falls down the rabbit hole after they hear them. ❤️ Welcome & Worship ❤️ 🤘😂😎

[@oldstonerun]

@@NikkiWright-STLVR23 lol! I’m pumped to continue going down this rabbit hole! I can’t stop now! Lol

[@benderrodriguez3221]

Greetings from Ukraine! Would be awesome to see your reaction on Sleep Token - ‘Hypnosis’ An offering from II. I assume this drummer is from Marvel universe or some other super-hero's world cuz people can't handle drums this way. Thanks )

[@oldstonerun]

Greetings!!! Thanks for the comment and hello!