Streetlight Manifesto Composer Reaction to "We Will Fall Together"

[@timmcnemar3910]

RIP Matthew Stewart

[@Bigwig519]

the best part of this live video is them playing at 2x the normal speed and killing it and laughing about it the whole time

[@davefaust7317]

You'd think playing that fast is unsustainable but if you've ever been playing on stage when the whole crowd is loving it, the pure energy they project amps things up in a way I've never felt in any other situation. That crowd must have been absolutely thrilled every second of the show!

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Live ska recordings are almost always better than studio, Streetlight possibly being an exception since their albums are so good.

[@Lrofmaulol]

@@I_AM_BAYTOR Nah man I think both have their place. I don't think I could survive this level of energy on a casual daily basis :')

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

@@Lrofmaulol Depends on the band and the albums. With Streetlight I can agree with you. With say Reel Big Fish, I can't stand their studio albums after hearing the live album. Same deal with Blink 182. May just be a more pop/punk thing more than ska, but they intersect so heavily in the 90s/early 00s.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

@Westcoastrocksduh Listen to the studio version, this is a bit sped up. Not 2x but definitely faster.

[@Ramblonius]

Emo: The world sucks and I'm sad Punk: The world sucks and I'm angry Ska: The world sucks and I've got a trumpet

[@odeiomelao]

The world sucks but we'll keep going

[@DanielCathers]

There are two types of people in this world: people whose favorite band is Streetlight Manifesto and people who have not heard Streetlight Manifesto.

[@iHopBathroom]

That’s a damn fact !!!

[@kaistone2692]

I'm from the UK and I try to let everyone I ever meet know about Streetlight, I feel like I have a holy mission to share them with the world. Such an underrated band man

[@edzz666]

For me it's Propagandhi, Bad Religion and then SLM

[@omni_0101]

I prosletyzed them in high school and many old friends and some of their parents still turn out for shows lol.

[@907indijj]

The first moment I heard “As the footsteps die out” I was 100000% hooked. That was 2010, 14 years later I still love this band they still give me goosebumps ❤

[@SMfan199]

Ska music is all about the accented rhythms on the off beat that are usually played by a guitar or keyboard. Ska Punk bands typically play the off beat ska rhythm during verses (sometimes using a cleaner or brighter guitar tone) and then bring in the loud, crunchy punk energy for the choruses. Great examples of this include the song "New Girl" by The Suicide Machines and "Beer (Song)" by Mustard Plug. I highly recommend you dive deeper into Streetlight's discography. Their music has been influenced by a shit ton of different genres from classical and folk to latin and jazz. They're easily one of the most talented and original bands still around in their scene today.

[@Materialist39]

New Girl is such a beautiful example of what you’re saying, the verse and pre chorus percussion especially is so antithetical to what’s expected for the style and tempo. It’s been a while since I’ve listened / played THPS but you’ve brought it back lol

[@foist101]

Streetlight Manifesto is such a fantastic band, tunes for every mood.

[@bradonwalkenhorst4254]

One of the guys from the band has been sharing your videos on Facebook. Please keep reacting to streeghtlight. Not enough people do

[@pond_scumm]

Glad to see more Streetlight! I think you should do a long one. I suggest trying "With Any Sort of Certainty", "Would You Be Impressed", and "Here's To Life" to hit all 3 albums. 😁

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

There’s Keasbey Nights and 99 Songs too. Maybe Dear Sergio off of Keasbey and Hell off of 99.

[@851852093114208513]

I really like "If Only For Memories" as an interesting one to throw out there. "The Hands That Thieve" is fantastic too, I love when almost every line is harmonized, that backup singer is a real MVP. Streetlight is my favorite band and honestly I think they just got better and better with each new album.

[@nonpointsgreat]

The three of us, forty nights, moments of silence/violence

[@drewshine627]

Here's to life is a really good one

[@missbelled6700]

Point/Counterpoint is one of their best musically and lyrically, too. Sheesh, what a band.

[@davidr8824]

As The Footsteps Die Out Forever is a song by Streetlight that helped me through the darkest time in my life. That band is nothing less then masterclass.

[@briancisneros419]

The one that helped me theough dark times is A better place, A better time.

[@ZephNightingale]

With Any Sort of Certainty is mine.

[@jilllaurenquaranta8702]

Streetlight Manifesto is my all-time favorite band! If you want to do a long form video on these guys, might I suggest either A Moment of Silence immediately followed by A Moment of Violence (they should really be played as if they are one song) as well as Somewhere In the Between and With Any Sort of Certainty - those songs are a good representation of their growth over time (and are also my personal favorites 😉). My second suggestion would be the song Here’s To Life, and follow up with the B.O.T.A.R. version of the same song. I saw the BOTAR live performance at the Beacon Theater in NYC a few years ago and it was awe-inspiring.

[@nonpointsgreat]

I saw BOTAR in hollywood... Best concert ever

[@scottbartlett5438]

Beacon theater was an AMAZING show. Having the full orchestra section was glorious

[@billnye2112]

their song "walking away" has one of the most unbelieveable bass lines youll ever hear, but that bassist is very underrated. i love how they can make that much noise and energy but have it actually work and sound really good lol

[@samvakarian]

Do I dare open the catch 22 conversation here lol

[@licowhitfield4739]

@@samvakarian It's at least worth noting that this brings up the fact that there are three bass players to consider: Josh (C22 Keabey Nights & Streetlight EwN, Chris (Streatlight Keasbey) & Pete (Streetlight). All of them are really good.

[@DarkstarthenightwingSUBSCRIBE]

I can hear it in my head so clearly

[@captainggttv3243]

I LOVE that song

[@Superkirbeh]

Seeing them live is an absolute treat.

[@py_a_thon]

They may be one of my favorite bands of all time tbh. They are a big band from the 50's disguised as a ska/punk band. The latin/gypsy/jazz influence is insane. And the vocal quality generally stands up with any of the best hard rock to ever be sang. They are masters of the art of music imo. Awesome. I love this band.

[@anthonydawson8080]

Streetlight, aquabats and getup kids are my three favorite shows I’ve been to. Streetlight was not even the main band, they opened for reel big fish. Stole the show

[@lepaulrivard7363]

Seen them 16 or 17 times. Never skipped a yearly show (EXEPT COVID) and they never miss man they're just so good.

[@sp11raps71]

​@@py_a_thon they are all world class musicians, you got the right influences on point also. Any lover of music should at least be able to appreciate the talent.

[@py_a_thon]

@@sp11raps71 I saw another reaction to their live show by someone who is a jazz musician. They were amazed at how solid this band's timing is one cohesive unit. These types of music are very difficult to play well.

[@AndrewBarsky]

Without a doubt the greatest live band I’ve ever seen. When the play with an orchestra (as BOTAR) it’s truly something special.

[@themocingbird2488]

You definitely should. Would you be impressed and blonde lead the blind are my personal favorites.

[@Akenne899]

Streetlight is definitely the best live band i ever experienced. The energy is off the charts

[@sixty2612]

Seeing this band live again next month, first time I ever saw them was still the most fun concert I’ve ever been to. Incredibly good band. Also, I’ve always felt Streetlight was different from all the other “ska punk” bands. They utilize all the brass instruments much more and they often lead the song. They have many parts that are more mariachi or jazz than reggae influenced. They just get called ska punk because it’s punk speed and vocals with brass. But I think they’re musically more creative and advanced than Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Mustard Plug, etc.

[@gnarxy]

I'm 40. Still remember like it was yesterday skankin' in the pit to both Catch-22 and then Streetlight back in the late 90s

[@MaximusA444]

I think you should man! My go to’s are Moment of Silence/Violence, That’ll Be The Day, Watch it Crash, 40 Days, Would You Be Impressed?, The Big Sleep, Everything Goes Numb, actually any streetlight song would suffice! Lol

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

I think Streetlight reactions are the #1 thing I’ll click on youtube, above anything else ever, especially if I know the reactor will really enjoy them. But also consider doing lyrical breakdowns, because their lyrics are some of the most inspirational words I’ve ever heard. They don’t have a single song that isn’t really deep and inspirational, so combined with their instrumental complexity, they’re just such a mindblowing listen. Lyrics or not, check out If Only for Memories, With Any Sort of Certainty, The Hands that Thieve, Somewhere in the Between, or even just the studio version of this song for more compositional brilliance. Or check out their older stuff like Keasby Nights, Here’s to Life, or Everything Went Numb for a less refined but more “powered up” sound.

[@Matthew-zu8yw]

When 'If Only in Memories' comes on in the car, I skip it if anyone is in the car because I'll cry.

[@missbelled6700]

You were gone, when we found you. You were practically surrounded; you were trapped... BUT the opposition stalled! Their blood ran cold! When they saw the look of love in your eyes! Somewhere in the Between is a perfect album. Real punk shit.

[@unseen370]

You need to checkout the front man’s acoustic project Toh Kay. He plays versions of streetlight song on acoustic guitar with a classical style.

[@angryorgans4107]

The energy, was that devil may care punk energy. Guitarist/Singer was originally in Catch 22 and they both have a Keasbey Nights album version

[@WillSalisbury]

Every few months I come back and rewatch this video. Absolutely love your reactions, and knowledge of audio composition. You understand the Brass, the layering, and call out all the little things most people miss. Always wish I could go back and listen to them again for the first time.

[@CaptainJimp]

Streetlight is a unilaterally talented band, and it makes me happy to see someone appreciate them. Thank you for this review!

[@JRad0ne]

“The Three of Us”. Super horn driven. A huge sound!

[@Pxtwny_chill]

These guys are incredible to see live, the energy in the room is absolutely electric! The entire crowd is moshing and skanking all the while SCREAMING every lyrics, so much fucking fun!

[@Coco-oy5sm]

Drove six hours to see them live a few years ago at the Pine Belt Arena (a shitty high school gym in New Jersey). They absolutely kept the energy up the whole show, which was considerably longer than planned - they started late so added a bunch of songs to the setlist. One of the best concerts I've been to, and they seemed like they genuinely enjoyed being there

[@teddygroben3372]

This band has so much energy and when I saw them live the crowd was keeping up. I should have expected it after I saw 10 guys started stretching in the crowd. With Any Sort of Certainty is my favorite of theirs but they have many good tracks.

[@javopasamar]

I think you should! More Streetlight Manifesto please 💜

[@Mad_Oph]

I've seen Streetlight live on multiple occasions over the years, and yeah, musically and energetically they're almost impossible to top. Their sound is an incredibly tight and refined sound, and they're a blast to see. Honestly, they're one of the best bands the ska/punk wave produced, and I'd love to hear more from them.

[@elisamccaleb607]

I'm just so freaking proud to see them bring you joy. All time favorite band. I hope one day I can manage to see them live. They're still relatively unknown from my experience and I just cannot recommend them enough. So fun. Every player is incredibly talented and they always give each person a chance to showcase their talent in their songs. I digested completely All or Nothing in middle school and it has been a love affair ever since. While yes they are Ska punk, I think they kind of exist in a class of their own.

[@shadow_espeon]

In terms of a great intro with everyone playing a different part, the opening to their cover of Such Great Heights is always so fun to listen to.

[@ThexInsidexMan]

YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT THEIR ACOUSTIC PROJECT. It's called BOTAR or "Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution" and their music is insanely well composed.

[@markshark9162]

I think you should! Definitely recommend A Moment of Silence and Dear Sergio.

[@Marcalypto]

Best band to see live. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen them at this point, buts it’s goosebumps every time!

[@hardcorechic]

i think you should!! i fly back to new jersey for their home shows (where i am from) after moving to canada, been following them since 2004! BEST band live!!!

[@richbauer9531]

Their entire catalogue is brilliant…perfect music with perfect writing with perfect play with perfect…

[@briancisneros419]

Glad to see Streetlight getting more exposure. Another great song instrumentally and lyrically is Point/Counterpoint.

[@Tableabel-]

YES MORE STREETLIGHT PLEASE! Anything from The Hands That Thieve is perfect. Also Keasby Nights!

[@jessrandyss]

Yooooooo these cats jam so friggin hard, love all their albums. Ska means horns/brass on punk rock, to the layman. Much love, keep em coming =]

[@zatransis]

So glad to see you checking out Streetlight again. Something I think you’ll dig is “Smash the Magnavox” by The Blue Meanies.

[@gypsytarot333]

I saw blue meanies back in the 90's .... "send help" 😉

[@zatransis]

@@gypsytarot333 They were so great.

[@DeagleLas]

I'm still here and yes, you defenitely should! Awwright!

[@shadow_espeon]

Mike Brown (the baritone sax player) always has such wonderful energy at shows. And Tomas is always doing weird noises too. Love some Streetlight getting love!

[@elcrusto6668]

You definitely need to do a long reaction to streetlight. They’re incredible. Some of my favorites are Three of us, would you be impressed and toe to toe,

[@Pfurlan26]

Glad you chose this band. Do the long form please. With any sort of certainty, watch it crash, receiving end of it all, down down down to mephistos cafe. I've seen streetlight live 3 or 4 times and theyve been incredible everytime. Highly recommend. Also please do propagandhi. Anything off of supporting caste/failed states/failed imagineer

[@TypeRob117]

YYEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!! I love this band so much, their music resonates with my soul and my heart. This is hands down their best song, and this is still one of their best performances ever. I can't wait for more, Geebz. Please do a deep dive on Everything Went Numb, their first album. It isn't the singer, Tomas Kalnoky's first work, that was with Catch 22 (which streetlight later "covered") ((And to go into even more depth, his real first gig was a band called Gimp)) but I think it's their best collection of music. It has Tom's angst and his rebellious side, his worries, and his core values on display.

[@Pharmakokinetic]

Watched a couple videos on btbam, watched one on protest the hero, saw he did a streetlight video, immediately subscribed. This guy kicks ass

[@kamukameh]

The seperation between ska and punk in ska-punk: ska: fast off-beat clean guitars - punk: fast distorted guitars After seeing the video: I've seen them more than ten years ago in Salzburg (Austria) as support-band for REEL BIG FISH and STREETLIGHT totally stole the show! They pushed the whole set to the limits and I was sweaty as i never have been sweaty before!

[@Bullet.]

I think you should!! Please!! Somewhere in The Between is my favorite album of all time!

[@randallwilson4088]

I think you should. The entire show that this is from. Do it as a memory to the passed trumpet player that happened a few days ago.... Glad you like them and thank you for spreading the word about this basically unknown band. Btw, the bass is literally what got me into them, they changed bassists a bit ago and I loved the old guy, the one you review, he just kinda goes nuts constantly!

[@furthurdead81]

Yes defiantly more Streetlight Manifesto!!

[@SkaFish325]

Please do it!! This band is amazing

[@Pandameter13]

Thank you so much for spotlighting the bass! The best part of the best band ever (and I play guitar & trumpet)

[@comebackseason8384]

13 years ago I was in the 2nd last concert streetlight manifesto played in Continental Europe. A tiny youth center in Cologne, Germany. Since 2010 they didn't play in continental Europe at all anymore, only UK and Ireland. I worked as a video game tester at Nintendo in Frankfurt am Main at the time and found out on a rather short notice about the concert. Streetlight is one of my favourite bands for almost 20 years now, unreal how somewhere in the between saved my life once. Going to the concert was My first intuitive decision ever in my life, and it was worth everything. The Ticket for the concert cost next to nothing (less than 20 Euros) but everything to get to the concert and back cost me like 250 or 300. So basically I paid 15x the ticket cost just to see them and I'm so glad I did. Since then I've seen many more bands, bands considered of higher status and celebrity, but none came even remotely close to streetlight manifesto in that tiny youth center in 2010 playing a crowd of teens and a bunch of mid 20s hippies and me, the nerdy videogame tester. Since then yeah, it's been breaking my heart but streetlight manifesto hasn't played Continental Europe ever since. I hope that their new music will change that, and that they'll finally return at last in 2024 or 2025.

[@lucinda6244]

Love Streetlight Manifesto! 'We are the Few' and 'A Better Place/A Better Time' are two that pop into my head right now, but there are so many.

[@reddevilunited77]

Seeing them live is a transcend experience!

[@randallevans2073]

You definitely should! "That'll Be The Day" is my all-time favorite Streetlight song. DO IT!

[@kylevandervliet2526]

Love that song !

[@michaelbeers9775]

I am stoked to see someone else see this for the first time that can appreciate the musicality.

[@jarrettzube1439]

With so much music to listen to, I'm very happy we got two streetlight reactions. Two bangers for sure "Point/Counterpoint" and "A better place, A better time" are two more that I can listen to endlessly.

[@sariminator]

love seeing a professional react and comment on my favourite band! more more more pls :D

[@benr2149]

I think you should! Do a whole album, every one is great

[@Garamondable]

If and when we rise again has such an amazing outro and is flawless all around

[@johnblack3204]

I'm loving the Streetlight Manifesto rabbit hole you are going down. Mephistos Cafe, Better Place Better Time, or Point/Counterpoint would be great next.

[@sxesaint]

I think you should. Check out ‘If and When We Rise Again’ it breaks down into a Russian waltz in the ending section

[@lostopportunity4701]

Absolutely check out streetlight. They are fantastic

[@catherinebacon6089]

You should listen to the Streetlight Manifesto version of Would You Be Impressed and then listen to the Toh Kay version. The singer records acoustic or stripped down versions of Streetlight songs under the name Toh Kay. Totally different vibes but both are great.

[@52ndWarhawkGerbil]

There are so many other great songs to choose from in their catalogue. The Blonde Leads the Blind off of this same album, Oh Me Oh My off of The Hand That Thieves. They also have a cover album called 99 Songs of the Revolution which is amazing. Their covers of Such Great Heights, and Hell are both fantastic.

[@trevorlarson3984]

I absolutely love the Such Great Heights cover

[@JoseyFazzole]

Streetlight Manifesto is by far the best live band I’ve ever seen. Their recorded stuff is super impressive, but when they pull it all together with even more passion and complexity in their live performances, for several hours straight, it is a mindblowingly great show

[@No-xr7vx]

Please check out Thank You Scientist! Prog metal with a brass section, they were insane live, I can't believe the technicality.

[@Rluksza1]

point/counterpoint my guy give it a listen it's perfection

[@Pfurlan26]

Ooh and also please do The horse by A Wilhelm Scream.

[@milanium8569]

Yes!! They're really on a whole other level of musicianship when it comes to punk.

[@milanium8569]

Propaghandi, especially their later releases like "Iteration", would be a really great option as well.

[@Pfurlan26]

@@milanium8569 I've been pandering for a propagandhi episode for months probably. Zoochosis, night letters, rattan cane, note to self, duplicate keys, without love, bringer of greater things....the list goes on and on

[@thomasclarke7105]

Streetlight is one of my favorite bands. They are perfection

[@nikkothegoblin]

Streetlight Manifesto is awesome! Glad to see you trying them out. They always pep me up and get me through the negative emotions discussed in some songs.

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

If you didn’t know, he reacted to The Three of Us months ago. That was his first introduction to the band. Best reaction I’ve ever seen to the band.

[@BloggerMusicMan]

It's been YEARS since I've heard this. There were a few ska bands at my high school and one of them in particular loved Streetlight Manifesto and used to play this as part of a Streetlight medley. Brings me back to good memories. :)

[@lupehn]

I see them live in a couple of months and I’m pumped!

[@nrichardevans]

MORE STREETLIGHT REACTIONS!!!! One of my favorite bands of all time easily.

[@kcrknp]

Yes long form full album reaction! I’ve loved these guys since their debut and Tomas’ previous band Catch 22. Saw them live in December, they killed it.

[@Takealiltripnsee]

It's cool you pointed out the horn dynamics. Mad street credit geebz

[@nonpointsgreat]

Awesome let's see another streetlight reaction.. Going to see them in a few weeks!!!!

[@sebastiank.3894]

What a killer performance. I share your enthusiasm.

[@tasslehoffburrfoot8855]

SO happy that you're doing Streetlight!

[@jaxthedogi2372]

Rest in peace Mathew 🙏🙏 streetlight will never be the same without you 💜

[@easyonthealba6329]

yes yes yes yes yes. streetlight is the absolute best. their live shows are epic. incredible musicians and performers. their evolution over the years has been a joy to follow. hope you do more soon! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@thetannedcalf]

I freaking love Ska Punk! Always happy when you react especially to Streetlight! Some good recommendations: Keasbey Nights - Streetlight Manifesto A Moment of Silence - Streetlight Manifesto The Science of Selling Yourself Short - Less Than Jake History Of A Boring Town - Less Than Jake

[@lostopportunity4701]

7:38 yeah. Your feelin it now

[@---l---]

the sound of this is so clean. the board op and sound engineer are fantastic.

[@Bullet.]

I've been waiting for this one since the last time you did Streetlight! So GOOD, and love your take on it. Thanks for the vid, hope you get more of this band in the rotation!

[@davemrugalski9461]

Same

[@scwyd6769]

Unko always comin through with the great reactions!

[@MaximusA444]

My man! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@Pbpro9988]

+1 on a long form video of Streetlight. One of my favorite bands of all time. Also 100% definitely go see these guys live, it's absolutely incredible!

[@kimnowell603]

I'm pretty sure the baratone Sax player is named Mike. He's always been the showiest of the group and we love him for that. So much energy!

[@lightbringer_jeimuzu]

I appreciate this so much sir. I love streetlight.

[@SkaFish325]

Please do more streetlight! I love watching you love them

[@tommyboy81]

Idk what's better, watching them play or watching your reactions to them. Thank you for doing Streetlight again!

[@ericwilliams7437]

Fishbone everyday sunshine!! That and sunless Saturday. One will take you church and the the other to the streets!!!! Please deep dive this deserving band.

[@kezisthename]

loved em for longer than ive loved any other band. Streetlight is THE BEST band i've ever heard idc

[@Ravenbiter005]

More streetlight please! I'd watch you'd react to whole albums

[@juangrandefranco1297]

This takes me back man! Thanks for the reaction geebz! I used to rock out to this when I was in my early 20s all lost and confused about the world! Nostalgia through the roof! I forgot how good streetlight manifesto sounds!!!!!

[@ALiberalVeteran]

Ska/Punk is a fusion of Raggae and fast traditional punk music. But what Streetlight Manifesto does is dissect and add crazy amounts of riffs and melodies to their songs. Very talented band.

[@CR-by1uk]

Definitely should. Going to see them in 2 weeks.

[@TheFunnyDrumingMan]

I too, think you should if you haven't yet! My personal favorite song ever is by them, Somewhere in the Between. There's also a live performance of that one!

[@mychajlowskijmusic]

I was so excited for you to dive into this one

[@mychajlowskijmusic]

I think you should!