Wow, this is your first SX video? Damn dude, they have a ton of great songs. Check out Rediscovery from their album V.
@MandalaOfThe75 жыл бұрын
Or.... listen to that whole album all the way through and prepare to have your brain explode.
@Totenkopfzwerg5 жыл бұрын
Indeed. V: The New Mythology Suite is like one composition, you can't possibly listen to it as separate tracks whatsoever. And as that sort of entity, it's more brilliant than most of what's been done in modern popular music.
@SyX5125 жыл бұрын
Best band ever !!
@rafaelsantti7145 жыл бұрын
Michael Romeo is a God, everytime I see them live is just crazy how good he can be.
@orphydianmusic95295 жыл бұрын
Check "When all is lost" from them. Far more cohesive song, one of the best vocal performance of Russel Allen and much of the Symphony X good stuff still there.
@kevinkuypers5 жыл бұрын
Did not expect to see Symphony X on this channel! Haven't listened to this in a long time, really awesome track and album. The good ol days.. I think there was a little skip during the song, though, right in the jazzy piano section in the middle. Nevertheless, great video! :)
@Bryan-T5 жыл бұрын
yeah, something strange with the cut in the middle.
@neils1235 жыл бұрын
With regard to your comments about the vocals, Russel Allen has a wide range of capabilities, and he's improved over the years as well. Even on that same album, if you want to take a listen to "Inferno (Unleash the Fire)", you'll hear a more growling (not death metal growls), aggressive vocal which carries through to the next couple albums. Definitely worth your time to check out more from them!
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
I kinda regret saying that, his vocals weren't bad at all, and on reflection and second listen, actually pretty good. Ah well, I suppose that's the risk of immediate reactions to something that get better with multiple listens.
@neils1235 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead Oh, no worries. I didn't make my comment to in any way invalidate your reaction - it was honest and that's the most important thing. I was only trying to share, since you're new to the band, that there were other vocal styles in different parts of the album and over the course of their discography, in the hopes of coaxing you to listen to them more ;-)
@ProjectGamingNation5 жыл бұрын
Nevermore is another song where he really shows his range
@hcpiano5 жыл бұрын
08:20 WHat happened here? Several seconds are missing
@erikrevier40534 жыл бұрын
its a bad youtube video of the song, i've found it on here before and it cuts there every time. Shame, it's such a good part there as well.
@KalvinStrange3 ай бұрын
Yes this was very disappointing, such an essential part of the song. Who would upload the song like that
@Opranius5 жыл бұрын
Control Denied - "Expect the Unexpected" ! :-)
@semih7y5 жыл бұрын
You must do the “24 minutes long song” :) it’s a masterpiece!!
@Totenkopfzwerg5 жыл бұрын
I second this. If you haven't heard "The Odyssey" by Symphony X, you haven't heard nothing, and that's not a subjective matter. Listen & react to it, now. I mean, you've already done "Octavarium" by Dream Theater, so you can't possibly argue with the length of the composition!
@michel99284 жыл бұрын
Theeeeeeeee best ever I love
@DiegoDeschain5 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see you finally getting to SX, and thanks for the shout-out! One of the ways SX, like DT, is interesting, is in how their sound kinda organically shifts from album to album, making songs from earlier ones and latter ones sound so different from one another. The shifts can feel more or less drastic depending on which 2 consecutive albums you're comparing. So I would try to eventually check a tiny bit from each album so you can see the difference. To make things interesting I would first go back to their trademark original sound and listen something from The Divine Wings of Tragedy (title song being a strong candidate), Twilight in Olympus or V: The New Mythology Suite, then go to their more recent works Underworld and Iconoclast. On your remarks on the sound, I'm afraid the problem lies in the actual album mix, it is not my favorite one either. Iconoclast and Underworld have muuuuuch better mixes. Anyway, I'm the one rambling now. Hope to see more familiar bands being reacted to again soon! Have a great one, Jim!
@dregnar855 жыл бұрын
My fave band for the last 15 years, saw SX live in 2015 for the first and last time here in Australia. You do however need to hear The Odyssey although its 24 mins it doesnt feel like it as its one of the most epic pieces of music ever written.
@thecheif005 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites from SX!
@alexfilma165 жыл бұрын
Check out Unleash The Archers - Awakening (Full Band Playthrough)
@bobbymothershaw5 жыл бұрын
Yup definitely agree!
@stevefromlondon49495 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Awakening, or the title track Apex. Such a great album.
@taup1845 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim! Why not 24 minutes though? You've done The Greatest Show on Earth after all! 😀 While not hard rock, you should definitely check out a band from Finland, called Amorphis. Either "The Bee," of "Amongst Stars!" You won't be disappointed!
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Ah.... But not on my first listen to a band! That might have been 24 minutes of hell!
@taup1845 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead 😆
@trevorclarke3555 жыл бұрын
Symphony x inferno unleash the fire
@juanchibrossa85695 жыл бұрын
Unleash The Archers - Awakening (Full Band Playthrough) Symphony X - The Divine Wings Of Tragedy
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
"Awakening" made me a fan :). I have NO idea why I never gravitated to them. "Divine Wings" is just that! \m/
@thecheif005 жыл бұрын
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
@paolino57062 жыл бұрын
Russell Allen Is GOD!!!
@Mazen395 жыл бұрын
what happened on 8:22? There's more of the instrumental part that was just cut off somehow
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Was there? Well I wouldn't know, I came to this without knowledge so sorry! Hope it didn't spoil it too much for you!
@Mazen395 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead Well there was some more virtuoso stuff and it kinda feels weird cz it there's some orchestration that leads to the part where the keyboard solo starts so you feel it as a smooth and swift transition BTW I think I'm the one who suggested the the 24 mins song Just a huge fan of their work
@WardenOfSouls5 жыл бұрын
And i think you meant Ayreon from Arjen Lcuassen when you compared symphony x to similar bands right? :) Symphony X is a bit closer to Dream Theater than Ayreon i think. Dream Theater and Symphony X are kinda like 2 sides of progressive music that are nice to hear for both fanbases. Symhony x being a little bit heavier and more direct and Dream Theater is the long, melodic instrumental god-music. There are hundreds of awesome bands between them but i like to think of those 2 being the pillars of prog metal :D they keep it all together
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Err, yes! My mistake! Thanks for picking me up on that 😁
@WardenOfSouls5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead xD no Problem
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
Well (imho) I'd go as far as saying that SX are "closer" to (Symphonic) Powermetal than Dream Theater. Maybe SX is "heavier" _now_ than DT, who have a traditional Progressive "Rock" influence, and Jazz/Fusion tropes (Think "Dixie Dregs" or "Mahavishnu Orchestra" jamming, etc.). But the 1st 4 Dream Theater albums are, or can be very heavy, then you have "Train of Thought" ;). There was a time that I'd seen them called "Neo-Classical Prog Metal/Powermetal" (that's a mouthful). SymphX gets heavier it seems with each album, and as Jim exclaimed, they have a bit more of that "Musical Theatre". Allen has a very diverse vocal range, if its with SX or; "Allen/Lande", his contribution to "Ayreon/Star One" or "Adrenaline Mob". His voice gets more "metal-ish" with the later SymphX albums. So you may prefer that era Jim. If you checkout my Blog/essay Jim; Symphony X debuted in 1994, and Dream Theater in 1989. For some reason I didn't get into buying SX albums till "V", but became an instant fan. So Jim, you may have to go for the 24min. track "The Odyssey", or, the more Metal, rougher vocals of Allen on the next album, and the track "Set the World on Fire". But ironically, it seems that most fans prefer his more "melodic" cleaner vocal style. I like his diverse vocal styles. But come on, who IS like "Gillan" than Gillan (maybe David Byron of Uriah Heep)? ;). But then again, you have "Jorn Lande" who is like David Coverdale & Dio, and has sang with Russell Allen and Ayreon. The Prog Metal band "Ark" only had 2 albums but Jorn is excellent on the 2, was my 1st exposure to him. And the musicians on the albums are exceptional! Felidrummer1, have you heard them (from Norway)? "Mundanus Imperium" and "Beyond Twilight" also features Jorn, as well as his solo efforts these days :).
@WardenOfSouls5 жыл бұрын
@@mvunit3 true. Especially allen/lande is just pure art. Allen has, as you mentioned, an insane vocal range and Lande is my favourit hard rock vocalist ever. I know all albums of SX and DT and yup. I agree. Dt has insane amounts of different influences. I mean just look at Portnoy. Sons of Apollo, Adrenalin Mob, the whinery dogs, liquid tension and flying colors. So many genres and he is insane at every single one. All of DT's musicians are like that. Sadly i liked DT with Portnoy way more. Now i prefer SX over DT and Sons of Apollo over both :) but respect them all
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
@@WardenOfSouls Portnoy is a workhorse :D Have you seen this video? Morse pretty much sums it up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYjFgmuLisydabc We need to get Jim to hear some of Jorn Land's material ;).
@SkepticShay5 жыл бұрын
Great song. Check out this song too please; SX- The Edge of Forever
@rhaast31625 жыл бұрын
Glad you hold Ian Gillan in such high regard for vocalists, he's in my top 5 for sure, the number 1 spot which is currently occupied by Russell Allen himself. He can be pretty Gillan-ish, you don't have to react to this song on video, just a listen so you can see what I mean. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmld6WvfrB1ps0
@frankloz4635 Жыл бұрын
SX is the best Band 🎉
@steftones15 жыл бұрын
Orphaned Land - disciples of the sacred oath II. bonus info: Steven Wilson mixed the album, and here i quote Steven" the Israelish version of Opeth
@williamrussell8735 жыл бұрын
Just as a heads up Jim -- Michael Romeo is considered among the top lead guitarists in the rock world. He's off the chart good. And Russell Allen is a superstar and works with Portnoy among others on his "sabbaticals". The guys you're "sampling" are all in the stratosphere when it comes to musicianship. I love your work Mr. Simon Pegg. :)
@dregnar855 жыл бұрын
WEEN - Your Party.
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
Well, because I hadn't clicked on that "Bell", I haven't gotten word that you were back! :/ Missed 5 videos from you, will be watching all 5 in a few minutes. Good to see you back! Hope you get around to Kings X, District 97 ("Snow Country"), and another go with Fates Warning (try "White Flag" - The Guitar playthrough, or Drum playthrough videos). Hopefully it will expose new music to new fans :D. Take care Jim :).
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Oops! Well, you got there in the end :)
@PharaohsCurseUponYou5 жыл бұрын
You need to listen too the odyssey.. Its 24 minutes of pure brilliance. Im gonna subscribes in case you do :)
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tomas - remind me again if I don't get it done soon!
@PharaohsCurseUponYou5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead Will do sir, looking forward too it ^^
@mightyUFO5 жыл бұрын
The time on this is definetely due ;)
@R.Nashoba5 жыл бұрын
Hello Jim, SX are a great outfit, Love this reaction channel, 👍 Oh while im here....The Butterfly Effect: Always. Just a recommendation again lol, Hope all is well my friend, Reece.
@dregnar855 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah dude Aussie legends, please do this song these guys need more recognition outside AUS.
@alsimms80034 жыл бұрын
they were very progressive until the last 3 albums which are more strict melody oriented with emphasis on great base work. Paradise lost is superb and so is iconoclast, with underworld coming in close behind
@Verdant_Eternity5 жыл бұрын
Nice this connects to the title track ‘The Odyssey’. The Magnum Opus!
@ianarras32265 жыл бұрын
You should listen to Thank you scientist - feed the horses I think you would love it
@HeikkiHeiskanen5 жыл бұрын
This here! Thank you scientist is fantastic!
@kremel4410 ай бұрын
Russell Allen is God ❤.....Romeo❤
@_Lizz_5 жыл бұрын
Check out city of destruction by the neal morse band
@IDerpinstein5 жыл бұрын
If you want great rock and roll, how about Shy Boy by David Lee Roth? It's a killer track!
@nubington2 жыл бұрын
the video you used skips a small section of the song (at around 8:20 in the reaction). i wonder how many people have only listened to that version and don't realize it's wrong (the real song has a way better transition there)
@JimNewstead2 жыл бұрын
It does? That’s why I’ve moved on to using almost exclusively vinyl. I don’t own any Symphony X on record. I should remedy that!
@WardenOfSouls5 жыл бұрын
Niiice! i was wondering when you would put a SX song on here :) Its not my favourite one but a pretty good one
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
That vintage caravan album is pretty darn fine, eh? Listened in the car today. Very very good. Love a bit of filthy dirty rock n roll!
@WardenOfSouls5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead yup. I love it a lot :) Im Listening a lot to Mr. Big, Prophets of Rage and Sons of Apollo too tho. I love Billy Sheehan on bass a lot. Prophets have the 2nd coolstes bass/drum duo. But the best is in Sons of Apollo, Whinery dogs etc.. Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan.. that might be the most awesome rhytm duo i have seen in a loooong time.
@pasit17385 жыл бұрын
"24 minutes. I'm not doing that!" Well, it isn't Frost* anyway. :oD When's the time for Transatlantic, Jim? I saw Symphony X once live here in Finland. They were supporting Dream Theater and they were actually pretty good, as I can remember for it's been a few years now.
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Haha, I'm not adverse to listening to long tracks at all, just last night want to really in the mood for it, and on a first listen to a band might have been setting myself up for 24 minutes of hell!
@jcrosato5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead Please do lol! :)
@mightyUFO5 жыл бұрын
If you liked this you would absolutely love the song "The odyssey". A true masterpiece. Shame that the audio sample in this video was kind of low quality soundwise. Also it has a weird skip at 8:20 that isn't there in the real recording. Great reaction video otherwise :)
@estevaosaloto27324 жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same thing...
@estevaosaloto27324 жыл бұрын
About the cut
@alejandrocarrillo34855 жыл бұрын
The Winery Dogs - Elevate
@HeikkiHeiskanen5 жыл бұрын
Symphony x - the odyssey (24min song) and slower songs such as the Accolade I & II.
@Bryan-T5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, some SX.
@sequentialscott5 жыл бұрын
I've been curious about Symphony X but hadn't gotten around to listening, so thanks for doing the reaction. You should try this new band I've been into lately - the greatest rock band in the multiverse. I'd suggest the Majesty of Rock, by Spinal Tap. Or any of the other thousands of fan favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKK6ZGuubraofdU ;)
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Haha, love a bit of Spinal Tap. Been a massive fan of the film for 35 years!
@frankloz4635 Жыл бұрын
Iconoclast Please lml.
@wladimirfroes32205 жыл бұрын
React to: While Heaven Wept "The drowning years"
@Hartsai5 жыл бұрын
sounds like the original music track is super low quality.
@juliangrenon-grekin59545 жыл бұрын
Hey jimmy. Instead of asking you to try another band ill just recommend another song from isis. I gave you the last song off their last album , im Curious for you thoughts on the last dong off their first album.
@Alex_Alx5 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, but Gillan is much worse than Russell as a singer, especially nowadays... The song choice is very good though. One of my favourites..
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
Alex . . . Ian has been singing on albums since 1965, and he's "73" years old. Everyone gets old man ;) but he is still putting out his heart and soul out there on stage and living the life. Sir Allen is 47, he's a youngster, but I bet you he worships at Ian (and Dio's) altar :). I love both!
@Alex_Alx5 жыл бұрын
@@mvunit3 Not everybody gets old. Klaus Maine lamost have the same voice he had on his young days, Coverdale is still very good, and I'm sure, Russell will be good at his 70th... Its really about Gillan - as I know, he cannot sing "child in time" already since early 90s. Gillan was great, but the fact that his voice was good so many years ago makes me protesting from putting hem so much above Russell, as the Jim Newstead did.
@JimNewstead5 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, the rich vein of "who's the best, who's better...." debate. I didn't even mean Gillan now, when he was at the absolute height of his powers in the 70s. No one, NO ONE, could touch him.
@mvunit35 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead -agreed!
@Alex_Alx5 жыл бұрын
@@JimNewstead Well, everybody has his own opinion... I beleive, that Russell at his peak AT LEAST not worse than Gillan at his peak. Russell has highs, lows, can sing very warm voice, very tenderly, and at the same time can sing agressively, with nice raspy voice, and even can growl. Gillan is not so versatile at least. I would compare Russell to DIO, and DIO is better than Gillan, IMHO. I like Gillan very much though.