Therapist Reacts to Bloodywood - Aaj REACTION

[@morbvsclz]

How did nobody recommend "Jee Veerey" from Bloodywood?! It's literally about mental health and the struggles associated with it. And a great song regardless of topic.

[@vickyvosco]

U right bro

[@dinakaraghebbar6695]

Absolutely

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hey, bro, I have. I've recommended Jee Veerey as a reaction, as most reactors have never heard it, and it is a song that kept me from taking my own life -- by convincing me to keep fighting. It is why I always recommend Jee Veerey, as my way of giving thanks to Bloodywood, because they saved my life.

[@mikmook4781]

@@isaiahwelch8066 "We can get back up if we're still alive". You're not alone man. Struggled with depression most of my life and thoughts of ending it have never been far away. But these "tests of fire" which most people never experience. You do need to be strong and brave to get through that. I know many people don't, and that's not weakness. It can seem that way at the time but we are fighting monsters. Maybe if we talked about it then people would realise that it's not just them alone, and they aren't weak for feeling that way. Feeling suicidal is the loneliest feeling. Plenty of songs about it but that's the only one I can think of which is positive and doesn't annoy me.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@mikmook4781 : To me, it's the only one I know of that rather than talk about it, Jee Veerey says, "Today is the day to do something about it. You've got this, and we've got your back." And when you have days that get hard because you chose to fight, that's where Aaj says, "Today. Today you make a choice to make your life better, and don't quit. You've made it this far. You can do anything you set your mind to, and you are strong enough to not bow to anything unless YOU choose to bow to it."

[@randomnerdery6511]

A week or so ago, I had a very difficult day. My issues with self-loathing and self-doubt were REALLY kicking my ass. This song appeared in my YT suggestions. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear at that exact moment. I think I listened about 10x in a row. I decided to fix what's been broken with me for years. I'm now setting my goals and making my plans. You are 1000% correct that this is a WARRIOR ANTHEM. Nothing inspired me to fix myself like this song did.

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

Wow! For me, it was Chalk Outlines by Ren ft. Chinchilla I'm so glad you found the one you needed!!!!! 🎉❤☕☕

[@jessehalemusic]

Bloodywood IS a force a nature! This band is killing it. Their message is so inspiring!

[@najrenchelf2751]

Bonus points: they are label independent still, last I heard! :D

[@johnmartin9854]

Thank you for doing my request, well worth the wait. Great reaction! Every song of theirs has a message and if you may not react to any more of their songs then I highly recommend getting the album. You won’t be disappointed.

[@DefectivePieceofChalk]

As an extreme introvert, often to my own detriment, metal is my outlet. I don't talk about how I feel and I rarely show emotions. I know it's unhealthy but when things have a severe impact on me I shut down. Metal keeps me going. So from personal experience, you're absolutely right. And metal is much, much more than just raw unfiltered aggression. That's the first thing people tend to pick up, but metal is very easily the most diverse genre there is. From catatonic and gloomy to raw and angry to warm and wholesome. There's happy, upbeat metal, there's depressive metal, there's grand, epic metal. Some bands paint entire landscapes with their music, others keep things simple and within a certain mood. People who claim they don't like metal, just haven't heard the right bands for them yet. You shouldn't just listen to a Metallica song, not like it and discard all of metal entirely. You'll miss out for certain. If you don't like the screaming, that's fine. Plenty of bands don't use it. If the music is too intense, that's fine too. Not all metal is loud and heavy. If you don't like certain lyrical themes, once again, that's fine. Metal lyrics span from anywhere between folklore, grand adventures, personal emotions and just about anything else. Some metal bands draw inspiration from stories like Lord of the Rings. Others are obsessed with aliens and sci-fi. Others write half their catalogue about drinking and partying. Again others make concept albums that take you through a story of their own creation. But above all else, metal is brotherhood (or sisterhood if that's what you prefer).

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

What a great comment!! So well said and informative too. thank you :)

[@almuramoo5554]

Anthem!!! Even now, after roundabout 1.000.000x listend to this song, I get tears in my eyes every single time. Definitely an Anthem... Stay safe and greetz from Germany

[@troydruckenmiller1751]

Aaj is my heartbeat. My anthemn. No matter how many times i fail and stumble and fall. My savior picks me up and i rise. As long as i have breath i will declare that there is a free gift available that brings total freedom. Freedom to fly. I will always be a warrior for Jeshuah. 😇

[@Robert_Herring]

Bloodywood are a wonderful group of human beings. Often a message in their songs, this being one that effects me to most. Jayant's chorus is such a battle cry it lifts me up. An adding the Snake Charmer, Archy J, on the wordless section adds the beauty and calming balm. Live, this hits hard.

[@bambulkomccloud3983]

I love Bloodywood. It's a shame that reactions to them only get so few views. I'm listening to them almost every day.

[@mikmook4781]

You'd love their song Jee Veerey. It's about suicide, but not in a miserable way. That's probably not a good way to describe it. Accurate though. The song really meant a lot to many people (me included). It translates as "Live, brave one".

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

I think about that line when I'm sad. I think about that line alot❤❤ Since I'm here to type it out, it seems to be helping...!...?...

[@CortexNewsService]

Same here. Still break down in tears when I listen to it

[@npinjest7779]

Another artist might've finished the song with that crazy breakneck part and it would've been a great song, but what a fantastic touch to resolve it with a dead stop at the peak and a leap into the ambient female vocal chant, then let all the pieces slowly assemble again into the finale! What a song!

[@Star-kj1zb]

Love this track - and your interpretation of it as always Rosalie. I love the rawness some artists bring to their performance - their roar out to the world - yes it is motivational. Love it 😍

[@Star-kj1zb]

I never heard anything like this before. Will check them out - thank you for sharing x

[@troydruckenmiller1751]

I haven't even watched this yet. I am so glad you picked this song.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Rosalie, you are more right than you know. Aaj is an anthem -- especially for those like me that are chronic depressives, who have those days where we wonder what's the point to living, what's the point to life. And this song is an anthem of not just encouraging people to fight, but to realize we have the power of choice in our lives, to change our situations. That we aren't stuck in whatever mire we find ourselves in. It's also about taking a chance, if only to not have the regret of not taking that chance. That being said, I still would want to hear your analysis of a couple of other Bloodywood songs: Jee Veerey (Hindu for "Brave One") and Yaad (Hindi for "In memory" or "remember"). Additionally, I'd like to hear your analysis of an Unleash the Archers song, a cover of a Stan Rogers classic from 1981 called "Northwest Passage." Lastly, you now have another artist to check out: Archy, known as "The Snake Charmer," who combines Celtic and Irish traditional music with traditional Indian instruments, all while playing the Scottish bagpipes. Because of her dedication to her art, she is now known as the first female Indian bagpiper, and has been nationally recognized in India for what she does. That being said, check out her rendition of "Toss the Feathers," an old Irish "pipes and drums" song. I think you'll like it as much as I do!

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Powerful vocals and lyrics.🤘😆🤘 It's been over a year since you did a reaction to Jinjer, I recommend "Wallflower".

[@xejanfan]

Dude this was badass! I am a big fan of metal and I was impressed with this a lot, thanks!! I hope you continue your metal journey, there is so much to learn and so many feelings that metal can encompass and share with you. Appreciate you Rosalie!! ✌🏻🫶🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

as a fan of folk metal I LOVE THIS BAND!!!! I also have a list of folk metal bands spanning all inhabited continents if anyone is interested

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

considering the comment was hearted I won't edit it but I'll put the list as a reply Diablo Huma- Equador Hiddenland- Equador Cemican- Mexico MiracleOfSound-Ireland (look up his songs Sirona, Grainn Mahoil and Tale of Cu Chullain) Alestorm- Scotland (it's pirate metal but some people count it?) Tyr- Faroe Islands Percival- Poalnd/ Pan slavic Arkona-Russia Rune-Serbia Mägo de Oz-Spain Po' Metra Crijeva- Croatia (the band name means half a meter of guts) Manntra-Croatia Brkovi- Croatia (more of a punk band but look up their song "Ovce" a MAGICAL blend of rap,metal a, punk and folk influences) Metaklapa- Croatia (This one is weird ... they do covers of metal songs in traditional Dalmatian singing style .. for example they did Aces high) Dubioza Kolektiv- Bosnia & Hertzegovina (DO NOTE! This band is called a band with no genre for a reason! they varry from Regge R&B To Folk-Metal-Punk ... compare their "Space song" and "No escape from Balkans") Arka'n Asrafokor- TOGO (also worth of note is Skinflint from Botswana but they don't ussualy have much folk elements) Al-Namrood- Saudi Arabia (They played metal when it was punishable by death... IT DON'T GET MORE HARDCORE THAN THAT!) Hassak- Kazakhstan (it's an ethno band but listen to their song Amanat and tell me it don't belong on a metal concert) The Hu- Mongolia Nine Treasures - China/Inner Mongolia DreamSpirit- China Wagakki band- Japan Nini music- Taiwan BLOODYWOOD- India Alien weaponry- New Zealand Shepherds Reign- New Zealand/Samoa

[@revangerang]

@@PeoplecallmeLucifer Nice! There were a few I hadn't heard in there, thanks! I have a few for you: Project MishraM (India), Thaikkudam Bridge (India), Sitar Metal (India), CHTHONIC (Taiwan), Jambinai (Korea), Ego Fall (China/Mongolia), Tengger Cavalry (Mongolia), Myrath (Tunisia), Grai (Russia), Eluveitie (Switzerland)

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

@@revangerang oh damn! Nice! I know a few of these but will deffo check out the others!

[@revangerang]

@@PeoplecallmeLucifer hell yeah! 😁

[@myfaceismyshield5963]

An interesting detail about the lyrics in the chorus is the word "Kaioken", which is a reference to Dragonball Z where the Kai-o-ken is a technique that is used to multiply all of the user's abilities in power and speed while increasing the loss and drain of ki energy. The user (most often the main character of the manga/anime, Goku) can choose how much he wants to increase his power level with the technique, so when he needs to use it, the audience knows he needs to exceed his usual abilities to defeat some stronger opponent. So in this song it also relates to giving up the stability of fate or "the ground" to follow passion and metaphorically "fly", because the kaioken also sacrifices safety for the ability to go above and beyond.

[@HereticalKitsune]

My first introduction to Bloodywood was "Jee Veerey", the lyrics already made me choke up, but the ending, with them giving away free sessions? That broke me. The band is amazing, so many intense songs!

[@tricitymorte1]

I got to see them live in Chicago this year. Amazing show! So positive, and absolutely the best concert I've ever been to. Got to meet the guys before the show and they are the kindest, most humble guys I've ever met.

[@CortexNewsService]

There's a documentary about them too. And that absolutely comes across. They're still a little gobsmacked at the reaction they get but love what they're doing

[@bikingchannel804]

The Snake Charmer the female singer have worked with this band a few times, including they helping her out with her music. Overall great and interesting band

[@unni4346]

While most recommendations are for Jee Veerey , I would also recommend "Endurant" since you are a Therapist.

[@CortexNewsService]

You absolutely have to do Jee Veeray. This song gets you ready for the battle. Jee Veeray tells you you're worth fighting for.

[@philippejoseph1215]

welcome to the big metalhead family

[@aleenaprasannan2146]

There is another Indian band- Agam, that quite literally proves how similar progressive rock and classical music is in technicality. Their genra is a perfect fusion between traditional South Indian Classical music and Rock. Yet another one, is a song called Navarasam from an album of same name by the band Thaikudam Bridge. I think you'll appreciate the subject matter explored and storytelling in that song's visuals as well.

[@sinlokemp]

Avial is also one of the best progressive band from Kerala, India. Love their music and proficiency.

[@demonic7610]

Heavy Metal was the best Therapy I ever received, best part a hard core heavy metal session aka buying an album, going to concert and buying another album is still cheaper than even 1 regular therapy session. Granted when I went through therapy it was for being attacked, metal soothed me more, the therapist made me feel like I was in an insane asylum. My therapist demanded I cried on command, hate the person and wish them harm, but when I didnt she went insane trying to force me into far extended classes. as someone who studied psychology for fun I am conflicted if my Therapist at time had mental issues, or just couldn't accept someone could be wise enough to heal on own even if person was a very bright 13 yr old boy.

[@cathyba5113]

Powerful song and very good reaction. Thank you

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

These guys give me the gooseybumpses EVERY TIME

[@eviljeep]

My second best song of 2022 👌 Bloodywood is one of my favourite discovery from the past two years 🤟

[@catmeow11111]

This is the only song that has ever been able to lift me from a severe depressive episode.

[@tthompson5707]

"Aggressive positivity" is what a bunch of people at work said about this song.

[@ijustlivehere15]

of all the bloodywood songs a therapist should listen to, jee veerey should have been the first one.

[@heavenlyxtacy]

So true, if you tell me like 10 years back to listen to Rock or metallic, I would say naaaaa, but today I am in love with rock and heavy metals. Maybe we just dont know what is right when we young.

[@godfatherofbloedniss]

The flute adds some nwxt Level of epicness to this song.nthe Song overall ist Just a masterpiece

[@ravishpn]

Great reaction 😊

[@najrenchelf2751]

You know, you say "perscribe some metal" kind of jokingly... but like - I do that unironically, because of how cathartic it is!

[@Andrei-xl1xe]

@11:36 can't lie, this song bringed me to tears from the avalanche of emotions. It's just plain crazy how many difrent music genres they blended toghter: folk metal, power metal, techno, some rap.. I don't know that much music theory, but it seems to me they used the structure of metalcore but lyrics of power metal. @14:52 that's what I've seen metalcore does with the blend of clean and distorted vocals.

[@dinakaraghebbar6695]

Music is the one of the bes way to HEAL.... And BLOODYWOOD ensures that with their 'Walk the Talk" tracks. (Jee Veeray - fighting depression, Endurant - Anti bullying, Yaad - loss of loved ones, Dana Dan - sexual harrasment..and so on)

[@edgefanCWC]

Awesome

[@alteredstate607]

Bloodywood!!!!

[@Woelflein]

Wonderful analysis. Bloodywood caught me and blew me away ever since I stumbled upon "Gaddaar". You should definitely listen to "Jee Veerey". If you enjoy skilled musicians and motivating lyrics, maybe check out Nemophila? Their songs "Rise" or "Adabana" could be right up your alley. And if you need it to be a bit less metal, then "Life" will knock your socks off. Edit: Oh, and I forgot - most of their songs have English subtitles.

[@nunocarneiro464]

Loved this do you know Home free and voice play

[@Wirmish]

Metal = Energy

[@najrenchelf2751]

Actually music is exactly my mental charger when I'm too stressed... :D

[@andyplatt9464]

Great reaction. Thx Rosalie. In the context of your channel - world music and psychology you should check out 'The Warning' and their album 'Queen of the Murder Scene'. They are 3 sisters from Mexico playing hard rock music. This album is a concept album telling the story of unrequited love turning to obsession and spiralling into psychosis and murder. They played the album live and in sequence several times but the best is probably live at Teatro Lunario in Mexico City (CDMX). They are well worth checking out anyway but if you do, be prepared for TWA (The Warning Army) to Mob your channel!!!

[@geerteertmans6697]

At the end of one of their older songs they give away 60 1hr sessions with an online therapist for anyone who needed it. So they have more songs that touch these issues. Another one tackles school bullying, and Dana Dana sexual abuse.

[@patricioeb]

Great! You should check some "The Manhattan Transfer" It'll give you chills...

[@nhyiuphaet]

given a follow and probs in advance before checking the video!! MK!?~ studios Cheers.

[@trokoshea1]

Their song Dana Dan is a brutal piece of anti-rape (opposition to rape that plagues their society). A band with a social involvement.

[@sinlokemp]

Check out AVIAL a band from Kerala, India.

[@stevegilchrist9038]

You should check out architects and their album All Our God's Have Abandoned Us

[@privatprivat7279]

What u recomment?

[@dirkmayer1536]

Ich mag dein neues setup😊

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Danke dir :) hoffentlich bleibt das jetzt ne Weile permanent. Musste die letzten Monate öfter mal “umziehen”

[@dinakaraghebbar6695]

Since you mentioned psychology you must check out JEE VEERAY or ENDURANT Everytime I feel let down, depressed or just disturbed, I just listen to BLOODYWOOD.

[@carpediem9750]

Jesus chrost this reaction content the same thing i was talking with my therapist yesterday

[@remoschramm]

i need this kind of music do get sh*t done

[@vickyvosco]

Plz plz react to der song 'jai veeray'..its about mental health..u'll love it

[@hadrienvancampenhoudt188]

You may like "any given day - Savior, and Get that done" Read the lyrics ;)

[@acaigondrong8236]

Please react to Putri ariani.🙏🙏🙏...She have new origional song...PERFECT LIAR..

[@MrDportjoe]

Yeah msuic as a drug is much lower in the whole side effect things.

[@najrenchelf2751]

Sure, this was a folk metal song... but did your ears catch the sound of the synth? :D

[@jujucasar2003]

4:17-4:20 here take my son ya a doobie.

[@maxmaxsimum6467]

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