SLEEP TOKEN Granite REACTION

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[@batwaynebruceman7287]

Vessels voice is an instrument and he treats it like one. He plays with it, uses it for percussion (the Tsss on the end of words), sets the rhythm with it etc. He's not just singing something well he's shaping it as he sings it.

[@stonekeeper09]

Most accurate observation of his voice I've read. 💯

[@oldstonerun]

That's a great way to put it!

[@gotchyaa5747]

Batman does it again. Perfect way to put it. So on point

[@ElgynsToy]

Much like MJK in that respect. Not saying they _sound_ the same mind you. Vessel has this 'mouth full of bees' quality to his vocals, and that's not a criticism; I really like it. His clean vocals, especially in his lower register actually remind me a bit of Dave Gahan.

[@patrick2389]

Vessel is also credited as a producer on all of their tracks (not the only one though!), man is genuinely an ubermensch

[@GGaby_Dv]

In case you didn't notice, if you pay attention the guitar in 9:25 is doing the same notes and pattern of the bass in 4:50. Is so effective

[@KatyaGloba]

Omg, I’d never noticed it, you’re right 😮

[@maxporter4852]

Very cool observation!

[@oldstonerun]

Nice catch!

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

YOO been listening to repeat of granite for over 3 months never noticed that until now LOOL

[@robertrogers11]

It’s at the very beginning of the song too

[@UnXplainable1]

I’m always in awe of people who can hear a song and pick out the effects that are being used. I can catch reverb because it’s obvious, but that’s about it. So, “the band” is Vessel and II. They’re the full-time members. The bass (III) and guitar (IV) players are touring members. In the studio, everything that’s not percussion is recorded by Vessel - guitar, bass, synth, piano, glockenspiel, whatever. Vessel also writes everything except percussion. IV definitely plays 8-string Jacksons, too. I believe those were the only gaps my limited knowledge can fill in. Loved your analysis, as always!

[@oldstonerun]

Love the comment Unexplainable, as always. 8 string Jacksons, that's awesome. that's for the info as well! always much appreciated

[@MYcoloradoplateau]

I think II and IV are permanent members now. There were different musicians (including a woman on keyboards) playing those parts up until 2020 and then the current guys come in. It's also interesting to note that I believe the "original" III and IV recorded on One, Two and Sundowner It seems that the line-up solidified after Eden exploded and everyone got personalized masks and insta accounts. FYI, IV does the scream/growls live and Vessel does the clean vocals...but only live, in recording, it's two tracks. Also, II plays on electronic drum pads and some kind of programable bars for the funky bits...no electronic tracks (see the Drumeo video). All info is provided by spoiler sites that list the real names. Don't go if you want to lose some of the magic. ☹😥

[@animyrch]

Your commentary is very enjoyable. It feels like I am showing the songs to my audiophile friend for the first time ❤

[@oldstonerun]

As always, thanks for the kind words man

[@mattmcginley7]

Aqua Regia next? It's the 4th song on the album. And again... Somehow still wildly different from every song you've heard so far lmao

[@AaronSmithDrums]

best way for him and anyone to hear this album honestly. with how many genres he throws into this damn thing, he created the perfect order for him to show you all these sides to him. slight spoiler lol, Aqua Regia gives me like wealthy, high class lofi vibes 😂

[@oldstonerun]

I keep seeing this song, I gotta do it!

[@AaronSmithDrums]

@@oldstonerun just follow the album order bro, Vessel will take care of you 😉

[@mattmcginley7]

@@oldstonerun Vore is 5th on the album, after Aqua Regia. I'm sure you'll appreciate how one band can have these songs back to back on an album

[@oldstonerun]

@@AaronSmithDrums lol I’m Vessel we trust?

[@richardlovell2732]

One thing I've noticed in their songs is that they quite often reference the start of the song towards the end or literally as the final notes. They will also keep the opening sounds going throughout the entirety of the song. Sometimes changing a little, other times keeping exactly the same. It's subtle and in the background but it keeps you hooked and mesmerised without even really knowing why.

[@oldstonerun]

I agree man. Nice Observation.

[@Cnawki]

and also vessel does this thing where the loudness of the song is very much higher in the end, even if the breakdown is at the start. idk engineering but you can hear it if you listen enough.

[@oldstonerun]

@@Cnawki nice catch on that

[@angryasianjim]

The thing you’re hearing with Vessel’s pronunciation is because they’re all Brits, at least I think that’s what you’re hearing. He’s one of few British singers that don’t mask that aspect of their singing voice.

[@oldstonerun]

I definitely can hear that for sure.

[@maxporter4852]

Man, huge fan of you watching these for the first time. Please go as deep as possible with ST… you will not be disappointed in anything you listen too.

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks Max! much appreciated man

[@Dyrtbag68]

When he realizes Vessel isnt playing a programmed keyboard and that its actually II playing it on his pads.

[@Eyazinho]

"I predicted one freaking thing for this band" 😂

[@oldstonerun]

Haha

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Another good reaction, stop pausing (don’t worry I’m kidding 😉) Trust Sleep Token to be able to bring back finger snaps so effectively 😂🖤

[@oldstonerun]

hahah, thanks Tobi

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

@@oldstonerun no worries! You’re stuck with me now 🤣

[@oldstonerun]

@@TobiiRheaStarr lol good!!!

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

@@oldstonerun 😝

[@spyder2266]

Lol your videos man. Your commentary is like no other you just earned yourself a subscriber ❤

[@oldstonerun]

They man, thank you so much for the kind words!

[@SunDiegoRockStar]

You deep dive more than most, enjoying the things you find that I didn't notice myself. Love this band, been on a binge for weeks, my neighbors probably all know Sleep Token now lol.

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks man! lol thats funny, let the neighbors listen!

[@deadlikedinosaurs7211]

The reason why I think you have the best reaction channel is because your channel is so educational for people trying to learn how to write music and record it.thank you for making such great content

[@oldstonerun]

This is an amazing comment! It means a lot to me! Thank you!

[@YogiGeek]

I love seeing how your brain consumes music for your reaction videos. Just great stuff. As far as II (two, the drummer) - he has several “offerings from II” videos on KZbin which are his drum playthroughs. His playthroughs for Hypnosis and Alkaline are particularly tasty. Thanks again.

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks for the kind words man. I will definitely have to check out the drum play throughs !!

[@billpeters9999]

I absolutely love this band and this album. The production and engineering is as good or better than Alan Parsons did for the Beatles and Pink Floyd. Vessel is a musical genius.

[@HowieStephens]

6:55 the bass isn't just turned up there, it's the actual stringed bass instead of just the 808 type synth sub. You can hear very slight string buzz/pop sound 9:41 that 2nd snap is so freaking satisfying

[@oldstonerun]

Ah ok, good catch! The finger snaps get me man! lol

[@treysalter8279]

you should 100% do blood sport! the one from the room below is just his voice and piano, but the studio version is still a very nice tune. love the content man

[@oldstonerun]

Nice ! Thanks man! Also thanks for the suggestions

[@marianagonzalez8351]

I love the way you analyze and your reactions! I’ve seen a ton of ST reactions and you’ve caught things the rest haven’t. You’re awesome! 😁

[@oldstonerun]

Thank you so much Mariana!

[@roseverse_dark]

Absolutely love the way you break everything down! Love your videos, man, keep it up

[@oldstonerun]

I love this comment, means a lot to me, thank you!

[@VORKUTEAU]

Idk if anyone has told you this yet but vessel will also bring back motif and references from whole other albums into this and thats why you also see older fans who are even used to sleep token shenanigans lose their god damn minds over it

[@gitsiemonster]

This is slowly becoming one of my fave tracks. His little breaths and things he does like that just adds to everything

[@user-gk7fb6ob4f]

Vibing with you so much! I love this song and have listened to it so many times, but never heard it to way you enabled me to, thankyou! The finger clicks. Yes. 🤟

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks so much Kate!!! I freaking appreciate the awesome comment! Glad I helped!

[@theh3rbanlegend416]

Again brother I love your reactions! They use a 32" Baritone 8 string for all the chunky heavy stuff and a 26" 6 string for the more jazzy stuff. I know quite a bit about their gear if you have any questions

[@oldstonerun]

love it man, 32" baritone 8 string... man guitars have come a long way lol

[@theh3rbanlegend416]

@@oldstonerun you're not wrong haha it's insane. Also Vessel produced the EP and their first two albums with the help of George Lever (this album they used Carl Bown). The man is a literal musical genius, he writes, plays and produces everything besides the drums. II (the drummer) writes and plays the drums. III and IV (bass and guitar respectively) perform with the band full time during live performances.

[@oldstonerun]

@@theh3rbanlegend416 it is insane man!! It’s also insane that 1-2 people can think of putting music together like this. It’s not normal. Lol.

[@theh3rbanlegend416]

@@oldstonerun part of what made me fall in love with them haha

[@oldstonerun]

@@theh3rbanlegend416 lol I get it man

[@Eyeyamgod]

They're using a gretsch 30 inch scale 6 string baritone tuned low on this.

[@oldstonerun]

Nice! Thanks man for the info!

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

ROFL i never noticed the snap reverb until now hahahaha

[@oldstonerun]

Hahaha yes sir!

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

damn you seem knowledgeable af about the music making. like when i'm watching programming tutorials when i was a kid and learning everything new haha

[@NuggetVRshorts]

The lack of acknowledgement regarding the finger snaps has left me disappointed by my fellow Sleep Token fans and others who have reacted to this song. I feel like the finger snap should be appreciated and studied by future musicians for the rest of time! Lol. Still my favorite musical moment from the album.

[@oldstonerun]

I love the use of the snaps!

[@RivenRanger]

The snaps are a simple but effective highlight for me. Just ... * growls* 😎 It's one of the reasons Granite is one of my favourite songs of ST

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

"that added finger snaps, so effectively" LOL part of that broad spectrum of the brain you were talking about LOL

[@EvoTheEditor]

I actually think that they're using a 6 string baritone tuned to Double Drop B for the breakdown

[@oldstonerun]

ok, ok, I can see that happening.

[@TB-dj4pe]

Love your analysis dude! I’m not very knowledgable about instruments and why they are creating the feelings and suspense they are so hearing some be able to break it down like you do it amazing and so interesting! Really enjoyed how you do this 💪

[@oldstonerun]

An man thanks so much for this comment!! Hell yea!

[@ramomen8611]

Love your videos

[@oldstonerun]

Thank you so much!

[@ninja3687]

Heh. Aqua Regia. Talk about different.

[@Rezzanar]

the best analysis every time. Keep it up! i love every one

[@oldstonerun]

Means a lot to me Rezz, I mean that. Thank you!

[@Eyeyamgod]

On this song they are using a 30 inch scale 6 string baritone by Gretch guitars (G5260) . I own this guitar also. You can go very low with it while maintaining great tension. Sounds very clean. But the secret to their clean lows is actually the bass guitar. Their bassist isn't tuned as low as the guitar. I believe he's in B standard. It's the bass being at a good audible frequency is what gives room for the guitar to sound tighter. Using a 5 string bass tuned that low would sound very different. In fact he's using just a 4 string bass guitar.

[@ChadTheAlcoholic]

I love it. Sleep token take me back to Eden recited makes me think it’s like a Taylor swift sound.

[@brees354]

I love seeing your breakdown of the songs! It's very interesting!

[@hoangal]

I think it's time to Vore. Buckle up

[@oldstonerun]

lol, I keep seeing Vore...

[@YogiGeek]

Vore and then bloodsport (the room below version). lol.

[@RaviPasta1]

another awesome video man, keep up the good work!!!

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks man! Much appreciated!

[@josefgordon7712]

Like I said, a little bit of everything for everyone 🥤

[@oldstonerun]

Definitely a little bit of everything

[@jessezamora2416]

8 string guitar tuned EAEADGBE

[@oldstonerun]

Really? So a standard 8 string tuning. Does he use a pitch shifter to lower it at all?

[@jessezamora2416]

@@oldstonerun not that I'm aware of on the pitch shifter. According to his guitar tech it's just standard tuning with double drop on the EA

[@oldstonerun]

@@jessezamora2416 interesting. I’m going to have to try that

[@prestongilbert7393]

Sleep Token isn’t just one guy there are multiple people in the collective. Vessel 2 gives offerings in form of just him playing over a song with no vocals and he’s a beast! Definitely recommend going back and listening to a lot of the older stuff then coming back to the album. Worship

[@ilafjoetoe]

Something I haven't seen talked about with this song is something I only recently noticed. So in the lyrics there are quite a few car / car crash references: - body in the passenger seat - glass on the street - keep an eye on the road And then at 9:24 it sounds like a car screeching. Tell me if I'm crazy :P

[@josefgordon7712]

This songs about being a blockhead hence the visualizer figure 😂

[@oldstonerun]

lol

[@pennyj777]

❤❤❤

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

damn bro you get to the point, no 5 min introduction before the reaction. like on that reason alone! ROFL

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks man! I personally don’t care for long intros! Lol

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

@@oldstonerun :D

[@swarm6ix_bass]

Lowest note on guitar is a low B. Like youd find on a 5 string bass

[@tracyraines1059]

It's not just one guy, there are 4 members plus 3 back up singers people don't always know what they are talking about. Vessel and III ( THE DRUMMER.) Are the only ones credited for song writing and the instruments on the albums but who knows if that is even true. But vessel and the drummer do all the song writing.

[@juttaman25]

The drummer is II dude. The bass player live is III. Guitarist is IV

[@Cnawki]

great one again, keep up the realness! and i encourage you to listen to ep's then sundowning then this place will become your tumb and then take me back to eden. so much goes into his work you won't even believe. for example, take me back to eden the song is end for the album and that is why its like that, then there is euclid that is end for 3 of the albums and it has literally at least 5 references to his previous songs. if you dont have the time or just dont wanna do that, then my suggestions would be : the offering, alkaline, atlantic, bloodsport(from the room below version), the apperation, calculatta, fields of elation. honestly if you dont wanna react to them again just listen to all of their work 3 times and you'll worship sleep!

[@oldstonerun]

Thanks again for the kind words! And the suggestions! I need to write all of this down lol

[@Cnawki]

@@oldstonerun I appreciate your reactions, All i wanna see is you enjoying the masterpiece that the sleep token is. Good luck and never stop listening!

[@oldstonerun]

@@Cnawki thanks!!

[@alicebildhauer7878]

AQUA REGIAAAAA!!!!!11111 NEXT

[@oldstonerun]

Soon!

[@ruanpablo2553]

actually dont like the annoying slaps in this song but it goes hard anyway

[@WickedGoodBooks]

You should try and listen to the song straight through without pausing and then maybe go back and deconstruct? 😅

[@oldstonerun]

Honestly man I would love that, I'd just feel weird with the camera looking at me for the entire length of the song and me not talking. I don't know, maybe I'll give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion man

[@WickedGoodBooks]

@@oldstonerun I love your commentary through. I think being able your see how these songs effect people emotionally on first listen is such a delight. Love your videos, dude!

[@hoangal]

Imagine if he listened to Gods next. Our friend wouldn't even have the chance to pause😅, song would be over before he even had a clue of what had ever happened to him.

[@oldstonerun]

@@WickedGoodBooks thanks brother, much appreciated man for sure.

[@WickedGoodBooks]

@@hoangal the first time I heard Gods I had my speakers up pretty loud because of how great the song before it is but I didn’t know Gods was coming… I was shooketh 😂

[@qscott777]

I'm really not usually one to do this, but I really don't think this is authentic. I see many people call out unauthentic content all the time and I'm bummed by that because the content offered something new and inspiring. Who cares if it's unauthentic if it inspires. But I found this video uninspiring AND inauthentic. Granite has been out for a while. It seemed like piggybacking after watching and hearing the other content. If I'm wrong, I'm very sorry for the error. You might work on your release schedule and not advertise as a reaction.

[@oldstonerun]

All good man. Thanks for your comment. I can promise it’s authentic lol. I filmed this a few days ago, but I already had other videos in the pipeline to be released daily so this one was pushed back. Sleep token does really well and the fans of their music are awesome people, so that’s why I posted it as a premiere so they could see when it was being released. No feelings hurt brother.

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

cry more no one cares

[@kingjae-ger]

my heart is so full with all the praise you have for st 🥹🩷🫶🏻 it makes me so happy i wanna cry a bit