Vermilion Pt. OG vs. Vermilion Pt. OMG

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

You still have time to add an example to "You might be a Maggot if..." I'm going to pick my 10 favorites and feature them in a follow-up video. Go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZzRnmWelLasr5o AND Disasterpiece Live video update: 4 more days, then we'll see what happens.

[@damcrazy26]

I’ll say it again, you might be a Maggot if a Slipknot song has saved your life! (Snuff obviously)

[@Yamatsu7]

FYI yes it`s pinhead. No one really 100% understands what pinhead does exactly, some fans joke that he is actually a serial killer and they put him in the band to keep him from killing LOL.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

This is one of the single greatest things I've ever heard.

[@splitit6118]

Yeahh i like his interview from Inside the Nine and the answer for the question abuot "bodies''.

[@crayzeewhorse]

True story

[@splitit6118]

@@crayzeewhorse i will not "dig in" to that ;|

[@leonidasneves7972]

I wouldnt be surprised

[@jpbreeze44]

Jim is the one that usually does solos, but Mick did the solo for Vermillion. Sometimes they trade during solos. Jim is more melodic while Mick shreds. Here's a little tip, Mick's playing is on the right and Jim's playing is on the left, it's reversed for anything off Iowa.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Ooohhh, cool. :) Something new for me to mess up in future videos. lol

[@damcrazy26]

I saw an interview w Jim that said they trade off on stuff like lead/rhythm, solos etc... and yes Jim is a giant, at 6’7” and Mick looks bigger a lot but he’s 6’4” but a ginormous build of a man.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

You forgot to mention terrifying. I saw this video the other day. LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmjKnKZqg7KhbJo

[@damcrazy26]

Lol!!! Yea I wouldn’t wanna meet him in a dark alley! Did you hear about the fight he had w his brother? It was YEARS ago. His brother stabbed him!

[@StirbMensch]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee That's good ol' #7 for you, hehe :D

[@my_artflare]

My favorite is Vermilion Pt.1 because that guitar solo sells it to me

[@myrtillus_official]

If Rain Is What You Want please! You must hear this type of Corey Taylor vocals

[@fullmetalomar3811]

Agrees

[@umituzan3875]

Yeeesssssssssss😵

[@ignis_infinitus_infernus]

Slipknot is like therapy, it's all gonna be okay. Second half hit you hard.

[@LudvikM]

Oh come on, don't make me choose! Look, this is how it'd go: - Hey, wanna listen to Vermillion part...? - YES

[@DTredecim]

This album was stability for me during a really rough part of my life. These two tracks helped me through a really hard break up (though I didn't realize it at the time) that I ended up obsessing over for several years. Eventually I was able to realize that it wasn't what I thought it was and I had built it up. I still get so emotional listening to these tracks that I don't like to do so around other people.

[@markblaauw4961]

One of their most beautiful songs. The transition when he starts singing his cleans after whispering

[@sicboi80]

Vermillion is such an amazing song. I always thought the part "She's the only one the makes me SADDDD" is so well done with evil Corey making an appearance with the creepy samples and evil guitar notes. Love this album, and glad you are now a maggot, Lauren. Welcome :)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

A true metamorphosis has happened. :D

[@misterscarisma]

🥺 Forgot how emotional this gets. This two piece might be their finest moment. They just crush it.

[@detectiveshortmen2212]

I’m glad you finally were able to do part 1, I remember you saying you only heard the 2nd part. Both have their amazing touches to each in part 1 especially I love the background vocals of Corey when he’s going (“ohhh”) “she’s the only one who makes me sad” it’s melodic and beautiful yk 😍

[@bloatwarerejuvenation]

Another comment just to appreciate how amazing the Part 2 is 🖤

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Yes!

[@KallosCrypt]

Craig (aka Pinhead) does a lot of samples and keyboard work, although how much keyboard work is a mystery as usually Clown does some piano work on some songs here and there(specifically for the song Spiders off of their newest album We Are Not Your Kind) yet Clown is synonymous with banging the keg with a bat and being 1 of the 2 percussionists in the group, but if you hear audio samples in certain songs that is 100% Craig's magic

[@joaogabrielmusic3815]

Both songs are incredible, but the part 2 is really special for me too and helped me through some things many years ago. Loved your reaction! Another weird but beautiful song by them is Gehenna, you'll probably love it!

[@Ghoststarrrr]

I think part 1 is my favorite, I remember hearing it as a kid or early teen and that song spooked me or just felt uncanny to me and I didn't know anything about it let alone about Slipknot, It wasn't until later I really explored it and listened to it and really appreciated it. I appreciated the lyrical content especially, some parts were more relatable than I would like to admit but I remember finally watching the video and it all made sense to me. Part 2 is one I'll listen to remember what was lost and all the feelings I regret to feel or regret to have lost. Anyway, awesome reaction Lauren!

[@LordSpongy]

One of the best. Some favorites among the whispering moody Corey. The feeling and meaning of this song are a super intense, maddening sort of love, a desperate need for someone you made up In your head. SHE ISNT REAL! I CANT MAKE HER REAL! Pulls me to hell then sets me down and tells me it’s gonna be ok.

[@ertz5489]

definitely my favorite slipknot songs , beautiful songs remind me of school ,ten years ago .

[@fullmetalomar3811]

Part 1, I love when shit gets spooky

[@lino522]

Jim is the tallest in that photo because he’s the tallest member in slipknot

[@jpbreeze44]

He's about 6' 6, makes his guitars look like toys.

[@lino522]

@@jpbreeze44 so true

[@everyonelovesmajima]

I have one of his Telecasters, they're killer guitars but they're HUGE.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

@breeze WHOA!

[@bloodofmetal2305]

Now, you´re ready for "Circle", is in the same album (:

[@punksterdude8290]

One.....I like loud but I can appreciate two.

[@DavcollgroTHEMAN]

I prefer part 2, mainly just because of Corey's singing. Dude's got a wonderful voice, can either be the most aggressive, energetic voice or the most beautiful, soothing voice. He's really good at expressing a range of emotions, all while having a good rhythm to his singing.

[@kud1695]

Part two is amazing but my favorite is part one for sure because I don’t think people actually realize how insane Corey’s vocals were in it. And yes i kinda like mega maggot ha :D

[@devili7y585]

Hey i stayed until the end and really appreciated what you said, you're not talking too much, music thoughts can be endless !! You're awesome and i enjoy so much knowing your point of view and how you also think outside the box !! Cheers from France :D

[@troypatrick8655]

This song broke you up. You still held it together. Being vulnerable is real and awesome in the same vain. Sorry I'm late to the party.

[@crayzeewhorse]

Pinhead is the sampler, so I guess he mainly puts the creepy sounds in the background

[@KallosCrypt]

As to which part I prefer both as the duality between the manic obsessive beginning vs the solemn melancholic aftermath seeing both sides of that same coin as it does tell a story that needs each other together to be understood

[@SJRenkola]

Part 1. When I first heard it though, it was such a departure from the first two albums it took some (a lot) of time for me to get into, but I eventually did.

[@cainedicarde]

Literally started singing right before the "fighting the urge to sing* sign popped up.

[@bloatwarerejuvenation]

Lol same, when i was slowly getting into Slipknot, i searched for "Slipknot CALM songs" and heard snuff n vermilion pt 2, i loved it sooo much, then i heard pt 1. I can never like the part 1 after hearing pt 2 😂 , i kind of regret it lol. Thanks for the video :D

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I hear you. :)

[@mateoalvarezmontoya4057]

Thank you for these videos, they are asome, and also for letting me enjoy again these great music.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@michaelleeson6789]

Yay 1 of the songs I requested!!!... another beauty is Stone sour hesitate.... some good lines from Corey in that song and a great song in general.. its a song I show people when I introduce stone sour to them.

[@brismithejedi]

I actually heard Pt. 2 first on the radio and then Pt. 1 showed up a little later. I'm not sure which one I prefer, but I think it's probably Pt. 2... It was, at that time, such a departure from Slipknot (I mean, the Iowa album was before this!), but it was beautiful. Pt. 1 is probably more in my typical style though. Once I heard Pt. 1 I bought the album and usually just listened to it straight through as it's such a great trip. I'm glad you finally got to hear Pt. 1!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I can't imagine what it'd be like to only know the Iowa era and then hear pt 2. Like, what?!?! Just WHO is this?!?! :)

[@brismithejedi]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee Haha, yeah! Well, for me I think it helped that I was growing out of the same angsty years that fueled the Iowa album as this came out, so I could relate to the maturity that something like this showed. However, I could understand why some fans weren't happy about tracks like this one and thinking that Stone Sour was too much of an influence.

[@darthpaul490]

Pt2 always brings a tear to my eyes

[@wesweaver1869]

Most entertaining and real reaction i have seen yet!✌😝

[@sicboi80]

Also, Vermillion Pt.2 was me and my high school girlfriends song at the time. After we eventually broke up they were playing it on a local radio station everyday. That shit was hard to hear.

[@FlyboyHelosim]

There's two different covers for the album these songs are on because the mask one is the standard edition and the group pic is on the cardboard sleeve for the special edition. Also, I believe these songs are about Corey's ex-wife Scarlett... the relationship being that scarlett and vermillion are both shades of red... so the songs are effectively called scarlett without actually being called scarlett. Oh, and the band didn't start using guitar solos on their mainstream albums until this one. One more thing... there's also a "Vermilion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Mix)" which is an official remix.

[@propanegang507]

What slipknot does, is make pain palatable. Create symphonies out of misery and capture chaos

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

YES! :D

[@frankjohn1092]

There is a video here on youtube of corey and jim performing vermilion pt 2 for the first and only time i believe at one of corey's acoustic shows, and its great. You'd probably be interested in checking it out.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Ooo, very interested. :D

[@frankjohn1092]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee the crowd is a bit loud in it, and i believe jim screws up the timing for a moment, however corey's vocals during the outro alone are worth it.

[@LordSpongy]

Great video. Really really hope you listen to Goodbye soon. 🙏👍

[@mrmanouva2948]

In combination with sceptic maybe🤷🏼‍♂️

[@nicholaslemay600]

Not long for this world and if rain is what you want are a must listen for Slipknot

[@HellSpartanZ]

Corey is a genius with his Lyrics He loves History & puts things that happen in history in his songs u sometimes gotta be in the know to fully understand some of the lyrics Like the Song Orphan the open line (I wept when I realized There were no more demons left to conquer) is start from Alexader the Great he just changes the word Worlds to Demons

[@ovotly_]

Just clearing things upwhen you said Jim is a giant, I believe he is 6'6.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

The Jolly Jim Giant. :)

[@hazzboytv6568]

All of part 1 after “terrorize” is some of the best music the band has ever done. It feels like a descent into insanity.

[@Yamatsu7]

There is a theory that the virus of life is a prequel to IOWA. But your theory that these songs are a continuos story is way more interesting. Thinking about it, makes a lot of sense.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I rarely make much sense, so that's good to hear. :)

[@hekatesdaughter_]

I believe 'Carve my name in my face' can mean that either he is so obsessed with her to the point that he loses his identity or in order for her to recognize him from the others, to stand out from the crowd sort of way.

[@joaoaugustolandim]

No. Jim and Mick are reaaaaaally tall.

[@GarrestheWarrior]

Second half of Vermilion pt.1 is where I feel the song waaaay too much.

[@R.Nashoba]

Slipknot: Goodbye, is such a underrated song

[@StirbMensch]

Regarding the song titles, Corey's wife at that time was Scarlett - I'll let you connect the dots...

[@TDH_Callous]

Jim is 6'6 actually so yeah

[@bio4ema]

Thank you

[@dutchmastah07]

They used a different mixed version of this song for the album, the alternate mix they used for the video I preferred, and they put that version on the Deluxe version of Vol. 3.

[@Danny-nq3us]

Vermillion is Mick's masterpiece

[@skin_scissors2750]

fun fact: when pinhead joined in 1996, he played guitar and he moved to sampling when mick joined

[@deepanshushrivastava4637]

Vermilion live from Day of the Gusano. Arguably much much better than the studio version! Do check it out.

[@GreySavo]

I need a new obsession, my ex rings these songs in my head

[@psychosocial1917]

When Slipknot was staying in the mansion recording, they had hella paranormal experiences. Corey especially. They had everything from moving objects to shadow figures, and gear failures including crazy music coming over recording equipment. There is actually one of these crazy events that took over the board while recording that they remixed and placed on the album between "Before I Forget" and "Vermillion Part 2". Corey talks about the haunted mansion in his books.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I've heard Corey talk about paranormal stuff in some interviews.

[@psychosocial1917]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee he has experienced it his whole life, and even wrote a book about it talking about things he has seen. There's a whole chapter about the "mansion" where Slipknot stayed while recording. The book is called "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven". Its interesting and he's funny in it.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

They used to all wear clear plastic masks just for this song.

[@StirbMensch]

Lauren, all I'm gonna say is that you HAVE to watch the music video for pt. 1 (even though it's basically potato quality on youtube) - it is such a proof of craftsmanship in both video editing and visual storytelling! Honestly, every time I re-watch that video I'm amazed by how they pulled it off, especially when you have some ideas on how they shot it (not going to spoil anything) Again, the storytelling just by visual means is absolutely top notch level, especially during the climax of the song (when you hear that insanely song screech from Corey), which is basically peak psychosis moment for me - but also at the end of the video... Also, if you do get to watch it (god I really hope you'll do a reaction video to the music video) - welcome to the Death Masks! You'll see what I mean, they were a pretty big thing back in the day (also make sure to check one of the few live performances of the song - it's a pity that they play the short, music video/radio edit version probably because they play it during an MTV award ceremony or something). Due to the Death Masks, the live version of this song is... something else!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I would love to do some of their music videos but I'm afraid of them getting blocked. I'll see what I can do. :)

[@Qliphirot]

I see the lyrical content of Part 1 that the writters (mainly Joey and Paul) have anthropomorphized mental illness, phobias or neurosis, that's the "she" they are referring to. And in Part 2 the character is totally aware of his internal problems and has to restructure himself to get out of that hole, that's why the sound in Part 2 is melancholic and depressed while in Part 1 the sound is more intense and chaotic. IMHO. I prefer Pt.1 but normally I can't listen one without the other, for me it's just one song overall.

[@irekmaster187]

really good stuff

[@sonder152]

The opening is Pinhead playing synth piano, it just has vibrato and lots of reverb on it

[@darthpaul490]

Your thinking on the "silly" subjects are just a sign of your love and passion for the music...it's also a sign you're a maggot. Welcome to the necrotic edge of society 😂 enjoy the feast

[@kauacarbon8750]

This is a really constructive reaction, very cool, also the solo in pt1 is by Mick and not by Jim, but Jim makes in Gehenna for me the best solo of slipknot, and slipknot have good amount of solos, and sorry for appearing all the time, and allways talk about the guitars, but what i can do is my favorite part of slipknot.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Never apologize for commenting. I love to read them. :) I'll definitely have to listen to Gehanna. It has been suggested many, many times.

[@kauacarbon8750]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee Oh okay, thanks for the answer, yeah gehenna is one of the best songs of all hope is gone album, and is strange that gehenna focus more in the guitars and creppy Corey than the drums and anger Corey, well is slipknot, allways different.

[@slpkntmggt06]

I would also like to recommend the Bloodstone Mix of Vermillion Pt 2. I think you'd really like it.

[@stewarthainey3751]

Pulse of the Maggots review. Immediately lol

[@MrMetalfan77]

I think I enjoy part one a little more. However, part two has some of the best Corey vocals ever. I think we can call Vermillion pt. 2 sad Corey

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

"part two has some of the best Corey vocals ever"

[@PsychosociaLTx]

You're not weird. I loved that scream into the screechy guitar, and all following that was perfect. I feel the same thing in a lot of music. We are cut from the same cloth. I would absolutely love for you to check out some Architects. Somehow has become my favorite band and vocalist. Surpassed corey and oli (bring me the horizon)...and more Mudvayne 🤘 sorry for the rant.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I did one Architects song waaaay back. I'm definitely doing more Mudvayne. :)

[@damcrazy26]

Mega-maggot Duane here, and I absolutely loved this reaction! Pt 2 is my favorite because there is just something magical when Corey sings acoustic. Idk why, cause Devil In I is definitely not acoustic and it’s my favorite (along w Snuff which does have an acoustic version obviously), but his voice w an acoustic guitar is another level. I’m positive you’ve seen them, but there is an acoustic set w Jim The Phantom Root doing Snuff then Vermilion Pt 2. Just in case you wanted to go full fangirl mode. Yea, you are weird, all maggots are. I don’t know a single maggot that doesn’t claim they are weird. And your fangirl moments might be my new favorite part of your reactions! I thoroughly enjoyed watching you react like this, definitely not wasted on songs you know! Kinda wanna see you react to Snuff now...🤷🏻‍♂️🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I've NOT seen this acoustic thing! Snuff, yes but not the other. Might have to check that out. I can tell you right now, a reaction to Snuff is never going to happen. :)

[@damcrazy26]

Darn, I tried Lol.

[@damcrazy26]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4a8YWqgbth6eac There’s the link for ya.

[@victorlojero8318]

I just thought of a better name for Lauren fans, Grubs. :)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I LOVE IT. :D

[@NeverSainted]

I know that for the longest time you only ever heard part 2 but for me, even though they are separate tracks I don’t think one can exist without the other because of the story it tells. So when I rank them on my personal list they go together as one. Having said that, a bonus track on the All Hope Is Gone Special Edition (the follow up album) is a remix of part 2 called the Bloodstone Mix is a take it or leave it track for me. I find it wholly unnecessary, but you may have a different opinion. To me it sounds like they were messing around in the studio, scrapped that version and then dug it up later and said “Hey we need another bonus track let’s throw this on there.” Just my opinion though.

[@forderoc11]

Ok I might be wrong but here goes nothing...part 1 feels like angst of love and first sight and infatuation. Part 2 is the end and reflection of a love lost and that was never meant to be and the struggle to come to that final conclusion.

[@deathbyslipknot]

You should listen to more songs from their album All Hope is Gone. It's extremely underrated and has some of their best lyrics. I recommend Gematria and the title track (All Hope is Gone)

[@derealizasyonn]

If you wanna hear guitar solo you should listen Nomadic. Amazing solo

[@my_artflare]

13:42 LMAOOO I love you 😂

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

:D

[@babberification]

The whole carve in or wear your face thing isn’t about actually carving or cutting off, I think it’s more about how he wants to either show her facial emotions that he wants her to associate with him or how he wants to have the facial expressions she demonstrates-this song is more about manipulating her to see him in a certain light with feigned emotions, while in Virus of Life he thinks that by taking her, he can incorporate her emotional expressions and mindset and shit into his life. Just my take. “She’s not real” obviously about obsessing and creating a false image of someone we think we love.... have a crush on, etc. The first track is better to me, but if you understand it and the concept throughout the album, you realize just how creepy part two is because it’s like one step before he cracks and... well... you heard The Nameless and Virus of Life. In reality, it’s a better-album long-version of Prosthetics.

[@AlanMRocha-dr5vz]

RIP Joey

[@6_marlon317]

I like part 1 better because it's so different!

[@JEFFYjackass]

Your #1 favorite is Snuff YAY I WIN hahaha Keep on rockin 🤘

[@punksterdude8290]

I'll take special.....been called a lot worse and megamaggot has a nice ring to it. Was a little worried during two coz I thought our Lozza looked sad but then realised you were lost in music (sure I've heard that somewhere). Great thing about good music. It can take you out of yourself. My music has got me through some tough times. Whether it be my Punk bubble or my Slipknot one, I can lose myself and nothing matters for a few hours. Another cracking reaction vid m'dear.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I may have been sad, actually. That part really hits me. But I'm also hyper-aware I have a camera on me, so I try to hold it together. lol

[@punksterdude8290]

Consider it held together petal. Music can conjure up so many emotions. 'Tis a powerful thing.

[@punksterdude8290]

By the way, watched the video you mentioned and it was so interesting. Found myself humming the guitar parts.lol

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

First off, major props to you for being the only person to watch that vid--or the only one to say they did, anyway. BUT! Pinhead!!! That's the part that had me laughing, when he popped up on the side, and I had no idea he even played in that song. I can hear it when I listen now, but never noticed it before.

[@punksterdude8290]

Me too but after watching the vid I went straight to the full version to pick him out.lol After watching the vid I found another one that plays the songs Slipknot sample and where they are in their songs. Fascinating. Helps when you wonder what Pinhead does.

[@estebanandrade8728]

you are awesome

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks! You have an awesome name. :)

[@Wakaszs]

Craig never talk

[@GilesJulie]

i dont really prefer one over the other. i like them both a lot for different reasons. i listen to the first part more though because the vocals are easier to do and i use it to practice sometimes.

[@Bawbag0110]

Jim is 6,5 or 6,6 if I remember correctly

[@WarWolfeX]

Your video titles are OP lol

[@imgoingtwo2780]

If you want the ultimate slipknot experience watch spit it out live at download 2009. I promise you won't regret it

[@jumpyplays]

Okay so, from what I've seen so far, you're right with the 'Pinhead' parts btw. He does sampling and plays on a keyboard (you'll maybe notice this in live performances). The story behind this song is about lost love from someone potentially suicidal person's perspective, according to Slipknot wiki. Do what you will with that. That aside, you mention of 2 album covers. The one with all the members and the red background is the official album art. The 'mouth zipper' one is the alternative cover. It contains the Maggot Mask. You also speak of the album order. There is no specific order for the songs. Apart from Vermillion parts 1 and 2, there's no songs that really 'merge' together. I know the requests list may be pretty full, but I have a small handful of more suggestions (if they're not already requested), since you're now more okay with Slipknot. - Child of Burning Time (My Personal Favorite song at the moment). - The Blister Exists. - Don't Get Close.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks for always answering my questions. :) Don't Get Close is the only new addition here.

[@jumpyplays]

Gotta love typos and incorrect grammar. I usually spend time proof-reading my own comments, My mind somehow skipped the second paragraph. Hopefully it still makes sense.

[@arthurcosta7281]

more slipknot pleaaaaaase

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

At this point, I couldn't stop if I wanted to. :)

[@dq8reslime227]

Out of topic: I haven't see Snap in your Slipknot list, if I'm not wrong. Imho it's pretty cool, try to you give her a chance :) I LOVE the original Vermillion, is my 2nd favorite of the third album!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

You are the first to mention Snap. :)

[@jasondunleavy3275]

'Ya gotta havea listen to 'Til we Die, By SLipknot and I'm not Jesus By Apocalyptica ft Corey Taylor

[@jaredmaciej1821]

Part 1, music video version though

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It lost the poll! But that's the one I wanted to do. :D So I'll get to it at some point.

[@sydIRISH]

Jim is 6'6

[@illyabohatkov4080]

Yeah i just picture the "I won't let this build up inside of me" part being the main character telling himself to not get obsessed/more obsessed Also, they really missed the chance to put the evil kazoo in here, disappointing. And pt.2 manages to be creepy and soothing at the same time, if thats even possible.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Evil Kazoo! :D

[@crayzeewhorse]

10:08 no that's The Undertaker

[@L2Pno0b]

The reason you haven't heard any guitar solos is because slipknot didn't do guitar solos till the 3rd album

[@joshuabisson5893]

You should react to Bother by StoneSour

[@chrisnutt4659]

Circle👍 Thank me later🤘

[@dypetrod4766]

You sound very Scorpio