Sleep Token The Summoning - The Decomposer Lounge Reaction and Production Breakdown

[@KeyOfGeebz]

🔥Do you guys also notice the extended darkness of the track because of the "warm" approach to the mix? SO COOL🌊

[@Packager]

It sounded pretty bloody good to me, until the last five minutes of this track. I wouldn't consider myself an afficionado of current "metalcore" either (if this is what they were going for). I found the ending disappointing, because it was so... dissociative, for lack of a better word.

[@beepboop204]

post-rock or post-metal ..... erm postness... production of atmosphere, mood and feeling over standard rock/metal composition conventions. does that make sense outside of my autistic brain? 🙂

[@twall91]

Every second of this song is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. This is the most exciting track I’ve heard from a band in a looong time

[@bigrob966]

People were definitely tagging you for this song primarily due to the "gotcha" moment at the end. This song will go viral because it is in the mold of Jinjer's "Pisces." But I am glad you latched on to what really makes this song great. The sound is HUGE, it is ambient and ethereal and soulful. There are so many gorgeous moments without being overbearing. Good on ya Geebz for not taking the easy react "reaction"

[@TheJordane55]

@@bigrob966 how so? They are completely different. You’re generalizing two completely different styles of composy

[@Drake45100]

Compared to their last album, this mix is absolutely huge. I heard that they got a new producer on board, that guy definitley knows what he's doing.

[@CrzyWzrd4L]

It’s Carl Brown, same guy who produced a lot of late 90’s punk, As I Lay Dying’s “Awakened”, BFMV’s “Scream Aim Fire”, and even Indicud from Kid Cudi.

[@goodtimehotline69]

It’s actually Carl BOWN.

[@withershin]

@@goodtimehotline69 MALEVOLENCE - The Other Side is such a great mix. Bown is very talented. (I landed there weeks ago looking up RHCP peppers Otherside covers - Macklemore kills it but found this track too. Cheers!)

[@andrewalarcon818]

@@CrzyWzrd4Lwho the hell is Carl brown ?

[@B-rad37]

George lever is also a stellar producer

[@CyhAnide]

The first time I heard this, it felt like I was meandering randomly through my usual playlist, tripped over my synthwave folder, then fell facefirst into my dad's LP collection... Magical.

[@XenonAdventures]

hope this band will make it big, it´s such an incredible song

[@bluepilledalpha]

I think they made it. Both of these new songs were trending on youtube

[@ghostface1183]

They’re pretty big here in the UK where they’re from because there is people like me who have their chains on which they sold, merch and then some fans like my self with the logo tatted on our hands or arms but gotta to have it on the hand and make it visible af for everyone to see them 😂

[@XenonAdventures]

@@bluepilledalpha bu not enough people sharing it

[@qscott777]

@@XenonAdventures dude, it's been A fucking measly DAY. I agree not enough people are sharing it. But not as an argument that this song won't launch them. I've seen countless react suggestions on my youtube in a single day. This is hands-down their best song.

[@FrozenSparky]

They're literally headlining O2 main rooms next week. And just did arena shows with Architects. Huge.

[@ShivaX51]

Geebz wasn't prepared for the arrival of the funk. Though to be fair, I don't think any of us were.

[@beepboop204]

screw stylistic conventions 😜

[@LorriSanga]

That ending jam after the ambient breakdown absolutely floored me on first listen. It's been a while since something new has caught me off guard like that.

[@DaDoubleDee]

This song is a trip, genre mixing and mashing yet somehow keeps a certain vibe throughout

[@ColieBear18]

Yeah it feels like they found theit unique voice and it hits just right. I went back to past albums and they're still great but this is exceptional

[@funkychickenthesecond2102]

I kinda hate the ending though. It’s not as enjoyable as the first 2/3rds of the song that’s for sure and it’s sort of like they are just trying to be too different and edgy by just parachuting it in like that. Doesn’t really work.

[@lc81002]

Vessel has screamed before ("Gods," "Higher," "Hypnosis," a few others), but it was more of a yell-y scream, not this super heavy fry scream. The first time I heard this song and it got to that breakdown, I said, "YESSS!" out loud.

[@Farrell488]

Nobody ever expects that ending and I love to see people’s reaction to it cause it’s amazing

[@jordanashworth2747]

The notes he sings on "Take me past the edge" and "show me what it's like" on the second chorus. I literally cried. That hit me. 🙌🙏💯👍👌

[@bhishekthakur1331]

Yeah, man. The taste of the divine!

[@Void-Realm]

I'd love to see more Sleep Token on here. High Water or The Love You Want.

[@amsa928]

Yes please.

[@syther112]

Eurghhh High Water blows my head into orbit man, I LOVE that track.

[@jesseballans3734]

I feel High Water is hugely underrated, I love that song!

[@alexthompson7080]

The Love you want is amazing!!! Probably my favorite.

[@themissjessicapaige1]

High water is SUCH a beautiful song. I'd love to see him react to it

[@3rdAgeSoap]

I love how everyone's reaction to the ending is all the same, absolute surprise but vibing with it. If it were anyone but Sleep Token I don't know how well it could be pulled off.

[@fuelflownormal]

It’s kind of like Black Sabbath “Symptom of The Universe”

[@twall91]

This LEVEL Screaming is def a new dimension for them. He’s always done less refined screaming but this track is showing he’s evolved in between albums. Ironically Finn was actually talking about how he doesn’t think bands like Loathe and Sleep Token would catch that much attention this year because of their “shoegazy” elements… but given the way these two new ST tracks are POPPING OFF!… I think Finn might’ve been wrong there lol. But then again, I don’t think he’s really paid much recent attention to Sleep Token because they’re not THAT shoegazy

[@Sxionix]

wow. Finn being wrong about something? shocker

[@veil4067]

Who tf is Finn

[@buddybeas5237]

@@veil4067 Finn McKenty, he also does music reviews and streams and is the owner of some of the worst heavy music opinions ever while himself being a part of the scene.

[@spinxz_314]

Their song gods has a lot of screaming on it.

[@buddybeas5237]

@@spinxz_314 true, but that's basically the only song that gets decently heavy, so I think it makes sense to be surprised by heavy stuff.

[@jordanashworth2747]

Alot of content creators could learn alot from this guy! The way he does his intros and reviews/reaction is very well done.

[@NastyNate18B]

You can see the drummer in him going crazy

[@nensha5084]

I love when bands get experimental with their sound. Throwing in that curve ball with the funk-style instrumentals was a fresh and welcome change up. Love it

[@Void-Realm]

I'm so here for a Key of Geebz breakdown of this song 💖.

[@krisbishop4364]

Thanks! Love your work!

[@yvelt7al521]

As a sleep token fan, this song is such an evolution for them. The singer, Vessel, has done some screaming before, but it was less refined, and they haven't done many 'traditional' breakdowns before either. They also rarely do guitar solos, although there is one in their song Telomeres if I recall. The Funk elements are a wonderful edition and brings even more variety to their music. I'm so excited for more songs from them.

[@juliagoatly5857]

This is the antithesis to their previous compositional form where their songs had a heavy djent low tune breakdown on the ending to several tracks and this ends with funk. Love it! They are full of surprises and never cease to amaze. I do love the linear songwriting structure which I guess is even more prevalent in tech metal & prog styles and it seems they have returned to that more traditional sound with this track. Their previous album was impressive and catchy nonetheless more mainstream sounding.

[@CryptoRva]

Absolute banger of a track. Never heard this band before

[@EvenFlow1970]

This is why i always come here for these reactions. You are one of the only ones to resonate with the piano in these songs. The production on this entire album is unreal. If im not mistaken, Vessel pretty much plays all the instruments but drums.

[@jctheii]

Uh oh Geebz you done did it now😤 Appreciate you always kicking ass and listening to your fans and dissecting every song beautifully with your musical knowledge. I’m beyond excited to watch this particular video because this track is possibly Sleep Token best release to date. I appreciate you to the max!🤘🏽

[@loudmouthmute7857]

As a huge fan of Sleep Token, this song is everywhere but works at every turn. The first half to 2/3's of the song feel very "the contortionist" vibe (one of my favorite bands). Where as the last part, goes back to their soul feel that we love from them. I'm excited to see where they go with this next album!

[@Coreadrin]

Damn, I'm so pumped for this album. And I am dying for a new Contortionist album (and karnivool!).

[@taylee8]

Love Michael Lessard’s vocals

[@askgee111]

Agree, I definitely got a Contortionist vibe right up until the closing funkiness

[@aj_5339]

The crazy thing is on the studio performance side sleep token is only two people, and one of them does nothing but drums

[@northtimo666]

Is is the guitar player and Vessel only?

[@ra1youu]

@@northtimo666 There's two official members (Singer and drummer known as Vessel I and Vessel II respectively) and then there is a guitarist and drummer who are technically not members of the band, but you can't discredit them. From the live videos I've seen, those two members haven't changed, but I could be mistaken.

[@JasonCopeland]

@@ra1youu Think that has changed recently. It was Vessel & II officially, but in the past 2 days III & IV have just started Instagram accounts with the official sleep_token posting to follow them. II already had one for a few now. I read a comment on another video that someone said they saw an interview that Vessel said III & IV were official now.

[@ra1youu]

@@JasonCopeland yeh saw this. I'm not surprised tbh considering it seemed like they were always constant members

[@willpestka2745]

@@ra1youu If I am correct they are formally known as III (bassist) and IV (guitarist). IV just announced a instagram account as a distinct member so I would assume their tenure in the band has been more formalized after the incredible success of their last album and general success of the band as a whole.

[@twistedpipes04]

I have NEVER heard a bad Sleep Token song. They're amazing. I was totally here to see your reaction to the funk they slammed in the end of it! This song is pure ear candy

[@nuts4414]

When music gets weird and unexpected, you can always count on Geebs to be into it

[@j_murdoch]

I can see why people suggested it on the VAST video. This is basically where that genre is in today's music landscape. This song has so many disparate sections, weird how they all come together. Great breakdown.

[@pierrehenri2297]

Never heard of them and straight to playlist- this tune is like the gift that keeps on giving! 🤘🏼🤙🏻

[@codyallen9188]

It dropped pretty good on most trending by far one of my favorite songs by them!

[@AlienGrain]

I guess I've never been so hyped about a song Song "Chokehold", released by them a few days ago is also worth checking

[@colbyboucher6391]

It's been interesting, as someone who's liked this sort of sound for years, for it to start getting huge all of the sudden. It's been brewing.

[@TheJordane55]

They are masters of the ambiance. Great reaction ❤

[@MySkilletfan]

I was so confused the first time I heard Jaws but it's become one of my favorite song and this band as well.

[@lol20212]

Loved this one. And I'm not gonna stop pushing Silent Planet Panic Room. Heavy, ambient, even some almost spoken word.

[@aaronhansen5101]

Silent Planet is super underrated

[@davej582]

That whole album is incredible, the rest of their catalog just doesn't quite measure up to it

[@themissjessicapaige1]

Requesting a reaction to aqua regia 💛💛 it's got a really jazzy vibe to it. As a long term sleep token fan, it warms my heart to see them blowing up like this!!

[@jonathanlee1395]

It's so fascinating on how you explain and articulate the moments appropriately that we all feel when we listen to this and other great songs. Your knowledge is something else. Youre amazing man. Thank you for this truly.

[@Alphablight]

Could you imagine trying to build music around Vessel's unique voice? It's facinating

[@josefgordon7712]

I’m a VERY recent Sleep Token fan and it is SUCH an amazing time to be here for this and Chokehold.

[@travis3581]

This was a great review, and I think you nailed it with the crossover that this track hits between darkness and ambience "the people who love ambient power rock are now gonna get a big punch of metal into the formula" thanks for making awesome insightful music content

[@JLVCII]

6:12 Now if this wasn't the most spot on thing you could've said about this😂 Love that you can relate with the heavier and the more melodic sides of rock.

[@earthscorcher]

I was struggling to really get into Sleep Token, but something clicked this time and I GET it now. God this is like postmodern Tool, and it is tickling every nook and cranny of my brain.

[@nickhaze2491]

Seeing this makes me want you to go back to some Loathe and their I Let it in and it Took Everything album. Lots of ambient and heavy tracks on that one with similar vibes to this song.

[@feffjoxworthy6112]

I just started listening to "I Let it in" this year and holy shit is it incredible. 100% back the idea of Geebz checking it out.

[@philliparmentrout347]

The pianist is also the lead singer Vessel. Worship

[@i94yeh2p]

I'm hearing some Prog Rock, some Metal, some Funk/R&B stuff at the end, beautiful piano playing. I'm excited to hear more from these guys. It's like Tool, Steely Dan, HIM and SlipKnot mixed up in a bowl and I'll take a second or third helping. 👍

[@monolithic7739]

I was waiting for you to get a hold of this 🤘🤘🤘 And the screaming isn't a new thing for Vessel, he just did it in their earlier stuff like "Gods" a lot more

[@davidjarvie9546]

Really liked this band,its my 1st time hearing them. Thanks bro 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵👍

[@daavidmurphy3562]

Major ode to Dimebag/Pantera vibes during the solo.

[@pedrocardoso19]

at what point do we just admit that we as a listener have just become more complex? especially i feel my generation as millennials the span of music i listen to is scary

[@FightFireWitFIre]

Only some of us for sure though

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

Complex I'm seeing most mainstream stuff becoming more and more simple

[@kentcarmack5879]

You do have to have complex ear to understand mumble rap while on lean and keeping the volume down to not disturb your parents up stairs from the basement

[@gabrielchad447]

I wouldn't exactly say that. I feel like the mainstream is becoming more and more dull and uninspired and, as a result, the people who might have previously been satisfied with popular music are now being forced to the fringe to find decent music.

[@tapitforever]

I’m sure every generation before you said the exact same thing, and every generation after you will as well

[@Xctidey23]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!! Worship! ❤

[@SteveCoronado2]

Geebz my friend this is probably the greatest reaction and analysis of this song I’ve come across. I barely heard this a few months ago and I have shared it with everyone I know. I grew up in the 80’s so naturally a big metal fan and when anyone asks me what it’s like I tell them simply “It’s faqing sexy!” Someday I’m gonna buy you a cup of coffee 🤘🏻🔥💥🙏🏻💯

[@sephirothdun]

Great analysis. Every new song is such an incredible surprise and I am hung in suspense for the rest of this album!!

[@xoticmattr]

Your reactions are awesome man. Would love to see you react to Haken - Crystallised. A true masterpiece.

[@jamesy1979]

I don’t think I’ve seen your eyes dart more, or more mouthing the time signatures, and facial expressions in one of your reactions before lol

[@that70sdude]

Thank you for another reaction video with Sleep Token. I love this band and I think they are the most interesting "newcomer" band in this genre of the past twenty years. What they do is another level of experiencing Metal, Ambient and even some electronic, funk and soul vibes. For me this is the sound of a new era, another level of Metal.

[@FunkyTruester]

That song was such a trip, and your facial expressions synced up perfectly with how I was feeling myself! Also, when you said "ASMR" and then took it back, I think maybe you were referring to "Soundscapes"? I know I've seen some videos on YT with hour+ background music for relaxing, studying, and just general ambiance, and that was the term they used.

[@semaj_5022]

I'm glad I decided to go back through your videos to check out ones I've missed because *_holy shit_* this was amazing. Where has this band been my whole life?!? Thank you for what you do man. I love watching your videos and there's so many artists/bands I might not have heard of if not for you, at least not for a while. And this one is an absolute gem. So thanks again and I'm gonna go check out their catalogue!

[@themissjessicapaige1]

Time to go down the rabbit hole 💛💛 this is my fav band of all time. Saw the live last year. I'd recommend checking out the offering, higher, high water, and hypnosis

[@chasenthehype]

Geebz your reaction was exactly my face to that outro. I instantly became a fan and then traveled back to their older albums. Just an amazing band

[@AnimosityIncarnate]

That stream of consciousness was fairly insightful. Appreciate the videos as always!

[@zealobiron]

The last infusion of acid rock. The guitar playing the previous vocal part while the vocals switch.

[@knexmaker1357]

Let’s go the best of their new songs!!!

[@Chrisof92Hooks]

Typing this as I watch. I cannot wait to see his reaction when we get to the “gospel funk” section. It was such a curveball for me 😂 much love from KY. ❤️

[@deathcultcreative1447]

the singer writes and records all the music except drums, him & the drummer are the main songwriters. Amazing band! Rec. their entire catalog.

[@mikeyellis4702]

Love your reactions! So you discovered sleep token.. so did i! ❤❤

[@ralphskyperion1699]

Great reaction, thank you for covering this fantastic band. I saw Sleep Token last year, when they toured with Architects. Sleep Token were absolutely amazing (as of course were Architects!).

[@lil_ezz120]

Honestly just found this song myself and thought you gotta hear this too I’m so glad you made ❤️

[@ConnorHammond]

Haha, you were on that high octane coffee for this one 😂🤟 Speaking of dark, ambient metal, I would LOVE for you to break down another Vola song, Alien Shivers or Ghosts. The song you've done by them is great, but they offer some stuff the turns me into an emotional wreck and would love you to experience more of it. Mahalo, brother 🙏

[@midwestmulisha820]

They dropped 2 new songs, the other is good too!

[@amsa928]

Love your breakdown and take on this song. Sleep token has a way of awakening something within, however way you wanna take it. They are special. Beyond compare. Cant wait for more reactions from you 😊

[@Gruiformes]

Great Analysis. Great Song. Thanks for this, going to check them out further. Awesome!

[@sandcake]

2023 will be the year of Sleep Token 🫶 FINALLY! Best band. Period. Worship!

[@Nick-gv9un]

Loved the vid. Glad you dig these guys, they're something special. As for a recommendation, this is an old album but you NEED to check out: "Slice The Cake: Odyssey Of The West." You HAVE to listen front to back as the album is technically one big song. You go from these dark spoken words into death metal into pure chaos. Truly a unique auditory experience.

[@trfmusic902]

I’ve never heard this until now! Ive heard the other one “chokehold” and is so good!

[@thefishvette3163]

I'm loving how Sleep Token have blown up this week, and all from 2 songs! The closing part of The summoning is incredible but you need to check out Chokehold; the opening passage with all the synth/reverb is just epic.

[@Ze_Davila]

respect for the mate 🧉

[@azuoccu]

The funk at the end (which sounds like a Stevie Wonder in slow motion, amazing!) works as if it is proposing as a closing the original of which the first riff is a variation. If you listen to the first riff after the final funky bit, all the syncope make sense. This is a technique used in composition, you deconstruct a theme and propose it at the beginning, then use the original to close. They are also repeating the lyrics, to make it more obvious. Benjamin Britten used the technique in his Nocturnal. These guys really, really know what they are doing.

[@maker000]

Honestly, as you said it- it felt like a I was receiving a lifetime of wisdom on one of my favorite bands in a fantastic sentence. Thank you :D

[@chrisreynolds7394]

Fantastic song and reaction video 🔥 🙏

[@adamjoesph4038]

Sleep Token sound like they grew up listening to bring me the horizon and Ed sheeran equally, in the best way lol

[@CorImmaculatum]

This band is just incredible! Truly… They continue to surprise, even on their third release. How many artists can truly do that? They are everything I love in any musical project or endeavor. This is art, at its finest! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@FluffyMcFluffavicMeowskiOFluff]

LOVE THIS BAND!

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Geebz, you know it came from the music! ☮️💜

[@aarontabraham1423]

So refreshing how they giveth and taketh away.

[@SleepTokenLuke]

Thanks for showing Sleep Token some love again!

[@YourWaterBoii]

Another video, another banger! Always enjoy your breakdowns, man!

[@adamhenton6221]

Oh man I am TOTALLY digging this WOW 🤘🤙

[@aaroncourier6452]

there were previously screams in "Gods" off of their 2019 "Sundowning" album, but gee(b)z this track is something else

[@lukebarnett8383]

Amazing new reaction Geebz! Thank you for sharing your passion and vibes to this epic track. Your final thoughts were actually so well out to me, the convergence of space, ambience, intervals of melody & harmony, amongst their raft of styles create fantastic music.

[@entrcpy]

I love some good syncopation and it’s great in this.! Glad you noticed she liked it. 🧡

[@matthewjakubowski9020]

I love watching your brain work. Those wheels were spinning real hard 😆

[@DeleriumLS]

One of my favorite bands/groups! YES!

[@lylegavin23]

I found this band in my list one morning and I was just blown away by the songs and the vocals!!!! His voice is so powerful and soulful and they absolutely leave you wanting more on every song especially ALKALINE and CHOKEHOLD!!! I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS BAND!! GREAT review and critique brother!! If you have time check out CHOKEHOLD!! my absolute favorite song from them!!!! Take care brother!!!

[@MetalPX]

Really glad you did this one, love this band

[@sympathyforthedevil1553]

Sleep Token is life

[@danthespam1984]

Saw these at Download fest in '21 and been hooked ever since, such an interesting mix of styles and very talented...

[@nikkothegoblin]

How did you know I wanted this video exactly! KZbin recommended their new songs the day they were uploaded and needless to say I've found an awesome new band.

[@RedBeardMortis]

Tbh, you're the only person I care to watch as far as this song's reaction goes lol

[@dylonlord4784]

This song is incredible definitely one of my all time favorites and the best sleep tokens ever made and I've loved your break downs of music keep up the amazing work bud !

[@theeunknown4359]

Gotta do HOLY FAWN! Won the #2 slot on album of the year, check out Drag Me Into the Woods, or Death is a Relief...both videos are killer, too

[@Planthoarderr]

I second this! We need more gazey stuff on here

[@theeunknown4359]

Plus the (self) engineering and production is stellar, really think keyofgeebz would really dig them.

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

Holy Fawn are something else man, so damn good. Death is a relief is such a huge song

[@twitchgiggles]

So you mention Vessel's screaming- there's a song they did called "Gods." It hits you in the face with heavy before throwing in a dramatic twist. I think you'd love it