Metallica, The Unforgiven - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Analysis

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@laratyg9349 Ай бұрын

When a piece of music inspires you to pick up your instrument immediately and play. Truly a joyful reaction.

@luizromagnoli 28 күн бұрын

That's it. I picked my acoustic guitar to play the intro along with her at the beginning of the video

@AhmedEtman79 29 күн бұрын

The Unforgiven was my introduction to Metal and my gate to this wonder world. I still remember that day clearly, the winter of 1995, Alexandria, Egypt. I was over at my school friend's place, and he said he had this Metal mix tape. I've never heard anything Metal before. It was recorded on a TDK SA90 cassette and we listened to it on his Panasonic RX-CT980 XBS player. The Unforgiven was the first track on the cassette and my eyes were wide opened from the intro and the rest is history. It's one of my core memories.

@kieranobrien7342 28 күн бұрын

Great story metallica can do that ❤🤟🤘

@hakancarlsson2881 24 күн бұрын

Awesome hearing stories like these! ❤

@Bryan-T 24 күн бұрын

For me it was the Justice album at a friend's house, '94 or so. When the second half kicked in I was hooked.

@Warlikerooster03 22 күн бұрын

I have a similar story - 1997 - same song.

@mikaeldk5700 15 күн бұрын

The thing that made this song: They wanted to continue with the power-ballad at nr4 on the CD, and they where onto something already. Then Lars got that amazing idea, to switch the dynamics between the verse and the chorus. Unforgiven has distortion and a heavy sound in the verses, but switches to the beautiful emotional chorus. Fade to Black, Sanitarium, One, all had melodic verses and heavier chorus.

@davidamrama Ай бұрын

"The clarity and distinctiveness of each instrument". Take a bow, Bob Rock.

@maxcady6915 Ай бұрын

This may be the best produced metal album of all time.

@beirch Ай бұрын

Yeah Black album is recorded and mixed incredibly well.

@pedroedsos Ай бұрын

The way it was recorded is really a big chunk of how interesting the album is. AJFA is also a big improvement from its predecessor. MOP and especially RTL are harsh on the hears - even if I enjoy them, I have a hard time listening to RTL from start to finish. KHA has a more punk feel to it, not so abrasive so it flows better.

@beirch Ай бұрын

@@pedroedsos There's no way you're being serious? AJFA a big improvement on MOP? MOP has probably the fourth best mix after Black Album, Load and Reload. MOP only struggles with slightly muddy low end; other than that it's great. It's tight and everything is cohesive. AJFA is tight, but my god the low end and top end is horrible. AJFA is incredibly harsh, even more so than RTL. And the low end on AJFA is horrendous. Lars' kick and the guitars blend together in a blob of bass that makes listening to more than two songs in a row an incredibly tiring experience. I get ear fatigue so fast from AJFA.

@shmick6079 Ай бұрын

@@beirchyeah agreed, the AJFA mix is not good, but it’s saved by great writing and a powerful and aggressive performance. RTL & MOP are also not very similar as far as mix goes. James and Lars wanted no reverb on MOP, which results in a tighter sounding album. Neither RTL or MOP are brilliantly mixed, but the mix serves the songs well enough, and imo those are the two best-written albums in the Metallica canon, which obviously lifts the stature of the albums significantly.

@ericusa389 10 күн бұрын

One of the most insightful reactions of any song I’ve ever watched. Fantastic.

@rhoward2227 Ай бұрын

Since you liked this so much, I hope you'll give Unforgiven II and Unforgiven III a listen at some point. Theyre both quite good as well. Also I'm sure you'll try the Symphony & Metallica offerings at some point. No Leaf Clover would be a really good offering as it was specifically written with the orchestra in mind.

@juanfelipemv Ай бұрын

2 and 3 are horrible, this one has aged like milk. Now 2 and 3 don’t allow me to like this one.

@joshs8685 Ай бұрын

No Leaf Clover is a good call ... it's the only one I really like because as you said it's written specifically for the orchestra.

@joshs8685 Ай бұрын

@juanfelipemv Agree on III ... woof ... II isn't nearly as good as I, but I still kinda like it

@alfredescalante2105 Ай бұрын

I think you’ll enjoy II and III if you enjoyed Unforgiven I.

@corepuncher Ай бұрын

Yes No Leaf Clover is awesome.

@gregkirk1842 Ай бұрын

Incredible insight on first listen. I've heard this song hundreds of times but you explained why that guitar solo gets me....its because he is finally free.

@LiberPater777 29 күн бұрын

Free _momentarily..._ Like getting lost in a daydream during the middle of some arduous task, but then being ripped from it and crashing right back to the monotony of soul crushing reality, just a moment later.

@lanzarlaluna Ай бұрын

This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years. One of my favorite guitar solos of all time.

@ghost500e Ай бұрын

Metallica is awesome at writing and composing beautiful melodies and harmonies while making them heavy-metal. It's not just fast drumming and distorted guitarr soundwall. I think this is what made them the absolute most loved metalband ever....

@JBeck33 24 күн бұрын

Exactly. They were just different.

@Kentuckywinsyoulose 6 күн бұрын

alot of what was left from cliff burton's influence. what happened after this album speaks volumes. all of cliff's influence was lost after this. b/c it's 4 years later. some of this had been written already.

@ercsey-ravaszferenc6747 Ай бұрын

Dear Amy, when you uttered the words "clear distortion" I knew one thing: your journey to "the dark side" is complete. That's a very fine distinction!!!

@michaelclements5793 27 күн бұрын

Hmm... it's well underway to be sure, but I wouldn't say complete until she's comparing growl styles.

@ShepardComN7 Ай бұрын

WHEREVER I MAY ROAM

@buca505 29 күн бұрын

Wow, I never expected that Amy would react on James and Metallica like this! This is song is so multilayered and it is also very personal for James, it is also a story about his relationship with his parents who never accepted his choices in life, and it is also very heavily influenced by film music by Ennio Morricone, in masterful production of Bob Rock. Metallica was and is one of the best thing that happened in not only Metal music, then in music at all, their ability's to embrace and create works that are coming from different places and genres, but to sound unison, like one and unique band, group of musician inside genre itself and to influence so many groups and artists is one of a kind. James singing do sound like an instrument, to be specific an rock instrument, little bit more Punk rock, then classical Metal, and his lyrics are always, if in not personal, than as honest about subject as they can be, they are singed. yelled, roared, screamed, talked, caring the message, same as the emotion. I am glad that Amy had bravery and persistence to get to this part of her exploration of rock music, that she now can recognize and analyze so masterfully songs like this, and groups like Metallica. Keep on good work Amy, kiss the little one, greetings to Vlad!

@PaulaDeitch Ай бұрын

I love your review of this Amy! Your completely starting to get what metallica is all about...emotions,feelings,grit,aggression,light,dark...all rolled into one.ive been a metallica fan since the late 80s and iam so happy your exploring their music more!

@josephhein9497 Ай бұрын

Your theory about the solo rings true to my soul. I've never thought about it like that in the 30 years I've loved this song. It elevates the song a poetic level higher and takes it an emotional level deeper. It's all the more tragic, seeing this quick glimpse of beautiful light wasted in a moment too late. I love it. Thank you for this.

@mikehup2383 Ай бұрын

I agree. After hundreds of times hearing this song, I never thought of the solo (my favorite Kirk has ever done) in that way. Open mind for a different view .

@josephhein9497 Ай бұрын

@@mikehup2383 In the documentary "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica", which chronicles the making of the black album, it's shown that Kirk worked extremely hard on this solo, playing it over and over until it was perfect. I think at the time, he considered it the best solo he ever wrote. I'm inclined to agree.

@shawnamericanrebel5676 29 күн бұрын

Very well said. 🤘✊️

@billseggie4578 29 күн бұрын

You could say that about a lot of songs. Shine on you crazy diamond is top of the list..

@jovana_r Ай бұрын

This was a great reaction, Amy! I love this song, I love Metallica from 90s and I adore Rammstein. 🥰 And btw, you have just made me understand my obsession with vocals a little better. So, thank you, Amy! You are the best! 🖤

@jonnylumberjack6223 Ай бұрын

Hetfield's parents were Christian Scientists, this is his story, he had a miserable childhood. He's done a LOT of therapy since writing this, thankfully.

@StryderK Ай бұрын

That, and also “The God that Failed” from the same album.

@Tommy-he7dx Ай бұрын

@@StryderK And "The Cure" off the next album....He had a tough upbringing for sure.

@Marnie-hates-winter Ай бұрын

I never knew that! I actually don't anything of a personal nature about Metallica, or the meaning behind any of their songs. (I really am not one to seek out info on bands I love, but it's always interesting when I run across it.) Thanks for sharing that.

@Shawn-mo6dh Ай бұрын

@@Tommy-he7dxThe cure pacifically is about his alcohol addiction. He indeed had a terrible childhood with his mom refusing to go to the hospital because of her beliefs and his father skipping out on the family. But he's stronger because of the stuff he's been through

@ckmoore101 Ай бұрын

Its a very, very important distinction. His childhood wasn't terrible because his parents were Christian Scientists, it was terrible because his parents were terrible people. Every faith can have terrible people twisting dogma to fit their own fractured world-view. Just look at the middle east for proof of that.

@LightningJackFlash 3 күн бұрын

I love your view on the guitar solo in relation to lyrics and the song theme... You are amazing...

@cmiles97x38 Ай бұрын

I really liked that you enjoyed this so much you grab the harp and play along. I bet you never thought you would "love" a Metallica song or any heavy metal/hard rock song when you contemplated this journey. Seeing it happen is awesome. So many think this type of music is just noise. Glad you can appreciate it.

@LeeKennison Ай бұрын

I am happy Amy that you found a Metallica song you really like (actually love; according to your own words😉). "The Unforgiven" is a great song and is also one of my favorite Metallica songs. Great observations throughout, particularly on Hetfield's voice, and on the guitar solo and how it represents his spirit soaring freely amidst the oppressiveness he feels. Also enjoyed your thoughts on the power of the drums. Great observation also on this piece expressing tenderness within the heaviness, which blend together beautifully. I loved your harp play along. It fits nicely under your fingers during the chorus. Great reaction!

@timfrank1262 Ай бұрын

The entire S&M album/performance is amazing and the San Francisco Orchestra adds so much to every piece. If I had to recommend one Metallica song to listen to next it would probably have to be Bleeding Me from S&M, followed by Human or Devil's Dance.

@indivisibleman8596 Ай бұрын

S & M 1 or 2? 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' is one of my favorites.

@timfrank1262 Ай бұрын

@ S&M 1. I didn’t love the second. Bell is excellent as well. It was really hard to narrow it down to just a few.

@UncleUncleRj Ай бұрын

@@timfrank1262 I agree, the 2nd one wasn't as good. Still not terrible tho

@norwegianblue2017 Ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE that you were so inspired as to play the harp along with this song. You integrated it so flawlessly, truly impressed. I mentioned Apocalyptica last video, you really should check them out. They are a string quartet that does heavy metal covers. Mostly Metallica.

@Marnie-hates-winter Ай бұрын

I am also hoping she does Apocalyptica, maybe in one of her "Great Covers" specials (I think it was called). I hope she does Apocalyptica and doesn't instead get talked into the 2 Cellos guys (who I do not like).

@realguitarthur Ай бұрын

The greatest thing about this song is that you can clearly hear all the notes/chords, even with the distortion...no frequencies cancel others out. This is the musical genius of Bob Rock. You can clearly and cleanly hear the Am Em Dsus4 D Am verse progression, and it's just so good. :)

@marklinden2342 29 күн бұрын

Your reaction took me back to your interview/discussion with Elizabeth of the Charismatic Voice. I've watch each of you from your first few reactions (impressed by you taking the Leap into listening to Metal). Elizabeth once said, after listening to quite a bit of Metal, "I didn't realize these are such accomplished musicians, producing complex arrangements". Your reaction, and mentioning JH's use of his voice as an instrument.... I remember from your first reaction, your body language sometimes said (and I believe you also said), 'What in the Heck am I doing, listening to this stuff?" ...and to see you now enjoying the quality of this genre and the creations and talents of these musicians. A real joy to watch!

@Greg-om2hb Ай бұрын

Never thought I’d ever see Elizabeth jamming with Metallica!

@WillFlyTheLightingGuy Ай бұрын

You mean Amy

@L3ONSK11 Ай бұрын

Yikes

@ConorEdington Ай бұрын

Great reaction, you nailed the message here. These guys are great musicians, this song, to me, fits your harp beautifully.

@michaelwanklin3580 Ай бұрын

Quite probably my favourite song by this great band. So emotional.

@WillFlyTheLightingGuy Ай бұрын

You hear Rammstein (and you could hear any number of bands in this) because Metallica is the most influential heavy metal band of all time, and one of the most influential rock bands of all time. The band’s DNA is everywhere.

@richpeltier9519 Ай бұрын

Never forget that many of Metallica's best/most popular songs, also have versions they performed with The San Francisco Symphony. Sometimes these are superior to the original, The Day That Never Comes for example from the S&M2 performance. The first S&M concert featured some incredible arrangements for some of Cliff's songs, like The Thing That Should Not Be and Call of Kthulu. They did not perform this song at either concert, but they did play one of the sequels to this track on S&M 2, The Unforgiven III. All the arrangements for the first concert, as well as the additional symphony parts, were written by Michael Kamen. He also conducted. You'd probably know him best as the guy who dropped the cool "string" arpeggio part into Comfortably Numb and absolutely transformed the song. He also arranged orchestra parts for almost all the Pink Floyd albums.. post Atom Hear Mother. 🤘🧙‍♂🤘

@helge666 Ай бұрын

I blasted that song on my walkman all the time when it was new. It, and the whole of the Back Album, set me on my path to explore metal throughout the 90's and 2000's

@adamsoyer 27 күн бұрын

This guitar solo is real deal. Amazing piece of art. Well done, Kirk.

@PaganOnTheShortBus 23 күн бұрын

One take no less. Kirk was 28 when he pulled that off. I barely learned how to tie my shoes at the point in life.

@RonaldGunter-l3s 28 күн бұрын

Love seeing you appreciate Metallica!

@dario1837 Ай бұрын

at the beginning it was pure Morricone

@vendasch666 Ай бұрын

When did he invent ami chord? You're sick.

@StryderK Ай бұрын

Especially since every concert, Metallica is introduced to “ecstasy of gold” by Morricone.

@pillarhood471 Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@sjsuismylife Ай бұрын

It's a sample from "The Extacy of Gold" I think, but in reverse.

@jonsoule7421 Ай бұрын

Thank you. The beginning of this song makes me feel like I just stumbled into the middle of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

@orejasswalla Ай бұрын

I've been watching your channel for a while now (mainly just listening while working) and I truly appreciate the depth and honesty in you reviews of each song you present to us. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) I am deeply curious and woul die to watch/listen to you review some Spanish speaking rock bands (latin and european). The arrangements those bands have done, and their vocalists are out-of-this-world, truly. Some bands, off the top of my head, you could review are: Rata Blanca Mago de Oz War Cry Avalanch Heroes del Silencio Saratoga Obus Dunedain Agora And there are many, many more. Kudos on your hard work posting these videos. Cheers!

@gregkirk1842 Ай бұрын

Huh??? What the f? Stop. Go listen to some old music. All those bands are shit

@Eduardo-Ferreira1982 Ай бұрын

She will never do those bands, unfortunately. Inside Brazil, Brazilian people almost don't hear non-brazilian music: they're so self-sufficient, they don't need it. I guess, that's one of the main reasons why so many English speaking language music reviewers don't "fall" outside their bellies. That's sad. The system perpetuates itself. They're the ones who are less rich, by doing that. Saludos desde Portugal, Hermano. 😊

@elevenseven-yq4vu 28 күн бұрын

Mago de Oz and Heroes del Silencio I do know, although we are not much exposed to Spanish music here in Germany. Good you mentioned a few more!

@orejasswalla 27 күн бұрын

@@elevenseven-yq4vu go on and explore some of them, it's really good music. I'm sure you might find something to your liking.

@fredaugustowich5713 Ай бұрын

Need to do the trilogy of the unforgiven.

@asapkov Ай бұрын

True masterpiece. Music, melody, riffs, solos, voice, lyrics, meaning, drums, sound, production, mood - all is perfect to some unimaginable extent.

@oakie20 Ай бұрын

One thing we can ALL agree on is that more Metallica is definitely better, more better!!! 😁

@BridgeIV Ай бұрын

I just thoroughly enjoy watching and learning from your musical journey, thank you 😊

@sinistan1002 Ай бұрын

One thing you may or may not know is original bassist cliff burton is the one who helped introduce classical music and harmony to the band, he had studied music theory and was really into bach. They would later go onto do S&M and S&M 2 with san francisco symphony orchestra. Cliff burton has some bass solos on YT that are also worth a listen by themselves

@grega4607 Ай бұрын

I've been watching you since the start and Metallica since 1984. This may be the most excited I have seen you for a metal piece. I have to say, it is an absolute delight to see your entire brain involved in this one. You noticed things that I have always known but you put them in a context I wasn't thinking of. This is now my favorite of your " reaction " videos so I hope you follow through with your idea of adding harp to the piece at some point. The Harp Twin ladies have covered this is my memory's correct but I doubt there are many more harp covers. Hundreds of other covers of this song have been made and I listen to them all with glee. It is somehow justifying to me to hear so many covers of something that I knew was great in 1991. In 1991, as a young man, I walked 3 miles to a record store at 4 AM so I could get in line to buy this album. I still have it, albeit scratched to the point of being useless. For teenaged/early 20s men of the time, this was a very relatable album. I could go on forever about my love for Metallica but you are slowly but surely figuring out why I liked it back then and why I like it even more now. Keep on rockin and THANK YOU and your team, for your great videos.

@llloydenz4483 27 күн бұрын

Amazing insight and analysis! Really! I highly suggest you do also listen and analyse Unforgiven 2 and Unforgiven 3. Those 3 songs make a great story and development. I am certain you will appreciate how James did weave them together into a story and how he grew over the years. With that said, I have seen a few of your videos and I love your analysis, will for sure watch more videos

@mattjns Ай бұрын

I’m excited!! I think you’ll love it. Beautifully orchestrated.

@dionvillanueva8822 28 күн бұрын

I'm not sure if you did a reaction on Metallica's song "Fade to Black". If you haven't.. I think you'll like that song. Do the one with the picture of Metallica's album Ride the Lightning in the background . Keep up the great reactions 🤙

@nathanlandry1016 19 күн бұрын

The opening/chorus melody was the first thing I ever heard that made me want to play guitar. Over 15 years later, I still love playing this

@vexingcat9813 20 күн бұрын

I'm 55 years old, and this song has been a backdrop of my life. It has moved me to tears so many times, ripped my heart out, and laid my soul open, exposed, and raw. It still has the power to move me, just as it did in my youth. I don't listen to this song, I experience this song.

@szeleddie 18 күн бұрын

Same here SAME HERE!!! Beautiful, sad and BRUTAL at same time!!!

@gagamemnonripe Ай бұрын

Fade to Black, plz! - one of the best of their earlier stuff... Very dark and "depressive", even suicidal, but still - love it!

@shanecowan9667 28 күн бұрын

Fade to black is my favorite. That song, and much of the RTL album, plays like a symphony, thanks to bassist Cliff Burtons love for classical music and his influence in early Metallica music.

@flipper_1969 26 күн бұрын

I liked this video, she came around to the song....the melody and lyrics captivated her. METALLICA is a great, universal band with so many great hits. I like that you liked this song.

@cmiles97x38 Ай бұрын

This was the 1st of a trio of songs. Each different in theme. I can't wait to see your analysis of Unforgiven 2 & 3. Combined they tell a great story. Individually awesome songs.

@ianmccullough7294 13 күн бұрын

I'm sorry, I hate to leave two comments back to back, but when you start playing along toward the end, your visage goes from one of uncertain curiosity and discovery to one of absolute confidence and artistic expression. It's amazing and impressive. I love watching your videos.

@scorpionking4012 28 күн бұрын

That song is a masterpiece, lyrics and music are so beautiful.

@ShepardComN7 Ай бұрын

FADE TO BLACK

@craigsolano8812 25 күн бұрын

She's gonna love that one. Wow. I can't wait.

@billseggie4578 29 күн бұрын

that was a fantastic critique and review,aswellas a great harp performance. I hope to hear much more. Bravo!

@Greg-om2hb Ай бұрын

Hetfield’s second greatest song, after MOP. Edit: I’m referring specifically to the powerful, deeply personal lyrics. However, The Unforgiven is hands down James’s best vocal performance.

@marysweeney7370 Ай бұрын

I think I like unforgiven II the best.

@ConorEdington Ай бұрын

I have to agree. MOP is so well put together, but this track show so much emotion from a deep level. It's really hard to compare the two.

@tomroberts5805 Ай бұрын

@@marysweeney7370 I'm quite fond of all 3 tbh

@Eisenheim1191 Ай бұрын

You're absolutely wrong... Every single song on Lulu is James and Metallicas best EVER!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@DrogoBaggins987 Ай бұрын

Never was much of a Metallica fan but this song holds a special place in my life. The first time I heard and saw this song was on a video jukebox at the AAFES at Sand Hill on ft Benning Ga when I was in basic training. It fit well with the overwhelming experience I was in and my life up to that point.

@tomgannon6366 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy and appreciate you sharing your reactions along with your musical knowledge. Have you ever thought about starting a second channel to introduce us to the world of classical music?

@quellenathanar Ай бұрын

The way they incorporate their type of scales is very distinctive. You can hear 1 of their riffs, and you know that's a signature Metallica sound...which is pleasant because of the symmetry and balance. Their riffs are heavy, loud, fast, yet clean, and always on time with the drums. These attributes set them apart from other metal bands.

@theunorthodox828 28 күн бұрын

Thanks

@VirginRock 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, for supporting my journey!

@scrolemodel Ай бұрын

The Metallica documentary "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica" details the recording of this album. They have a section about the guitar solo for this song that is pretty awesome. Kirk was "tested" by Bob Rock and other band members, and then Kirk delivered! I figured you'd love this song, as most of the world did when it came out. There are some others with the same caliber that I listed in a "song wish" list on my comment for your Master of Puppets reaction. Hopefully you get to them sooner than later. Lastly, I just wanted to say that your reaction to this song is amazing! Great job on articulating the dynamics and layers of the music and vocals!

@jeremyscott8917 24 күн бұрын

My all time favorite song.

@Chobbito Ай бұрын

Glad you instantly loved this one, I think what amazes me watching reactions and comments to Metallica songs is how almost every one of their varied catalogue of songs has such a big fan base with people saying XYZ is their favourite. There's obviously a number of more famous Metallica pieces which are universally loved, but out of 100+ songs there just aren't many songs that alot of people don't like, which is more than impressive.

@Nirad-jt7en 29 күн бұрын

What a beautiful analysis of one of my all time favorite songs. Unforgiven helped me though some rough times growing up. Metal saved my life.

@monfoxtrot3123 28 күн бұрын

The intro you were so intrigued by is from a composition called "El Colpo" by Ennio Morricone from 1965. It's used in the movie For a Few Dollars More. Metallica wanted it to stay hidden (presumably for copyright issues), and they've only said it's from an old western. People have speculated it's from a movie called The Unforgiven, but that's not the case. You can hear the brass section used in the song's intro at around 0:51 in the original Morricone recording.

@eddiedonlin8936 29 күн бұрын

Glad I stuck around til the end. Please do make a video of you playing with them! 🤘🏼

@rigitdigit 29 күн бұрын

One of my all time favs when it bridges into the solo..brilliant

@1airportsignguy119 Ай бұрын

I want more. The "Black and White" off the air, before and after the video footage. This woman is fascinating.

@D0sTKhan Ай бұрын

The way you defined the solo is just so insightful and poignant. Inspired.

@andrewmcgill9544 Ай бұрын

Lyrically James underrated.

@jutjub22 29 күн бұрын

yeah, hard to touch Metallica lyrically. Very hard to find someone on that level.

@B8888Y 27 күн бұрын

He used to be , it's utter shit nowadays

@alex8449 24 күн бұрын

James is a natural at writing lyrics and music. Some people are just born to do what they do. When Metallica released master of puppets James was only 20 years old.

@michaelgaurnier3108 22 күн бұрын

I’ve heard him called one of the best songwriters of all time multiple times.

@Gedden 27 күн бұрын

Expert analysis. As always, a joy to watch!

@luckyfaunts Ай бұрын

This was really fun. I look forward to something like No Leaf Clover

@Bruh-yc9xs Ай бұрын

She has to do no leaf clover

@tilmanschubert1166 29 күн бұрын

Hallo, i like your channel. And i love the fact you don´t judge any kind of music. You have a open mind. Thank you for this time , you share with us.

@cristobalrebolledo789 Ай бұрын

Great analysis, this is one of my favorites songs of metallica, others song with the same vibe is "Nothing Else Matters", "No Leaf Clover" and in general the trilogy of "The Unforgiven", there are too other songs really interesting in Load Album and Reload Album

@rapulusan 7 күн бұрын

Indeed, this band sounds melodic in a sense; it calms your soul. I was blown away by Metallica's collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

@nicd9997 12 күн бұрын

Always amazed how some folks like yourself can just listen to a piece of music and pick it up. Bravo on your analysis. That was fun.

@ConorEdington Ай бұрын

I truly think you'll love this song, a deeper, darker and softer side of Metallica. Enjoy it, looking forward to your reaction.

@rahimoneill7294 Ай бұрын

I remember that first video when you listened to 'and justice for all. Must have seen it within a day or two of you posting it. I thought 'she will never get it'😂. Now you're falling in love with Metallica...I think you are now officially a metal fan. Next up fade to black, and/or Orion.

@lisar6510 Ай бұрын

❤ I just loved watching you play along with the harp😊❤❤

@GTC-g8y 29 күн бұрын

Great reaction. It's one of my favourites, and lovely to see you really enjoy it

@WilliWimmer-n6e 15 күн бұрын

One of the many masterpieces.🥰

@nataliephillips9494 27 күн бұрын

amazing band

@AdoreYouInAshXI 16 күн бұрын

The Unforgiven was the first song by Metallica I truly fell in love with as a kid born in 85. The black album is what I grew up with. It's such a part of my childhood and will always hold a special place in my heart.

@dexterjankaren Ай бұрын

You explain things so well and vocalize elements in these songs that I may not have even considered, being a fan, or was there in the back of my head but had not verbalized in my mind. This is a fun channel but also one where I learn. BTW, its not all agreement all the time, but I understand what you mean and sometimes I have changed my mind, like Megadeth (though still think theyre great overall) but sometimes I keep my point of view, like the Sex Pistols.

@seraphicdesigninc 29 күн бұрын

"The old man then prepares to die regretfully. That old man here is me." For those who have battled the disease of unforgiveness for too long, this song has been therapeutic in gaining perspective and letting things go.

@ToddPro 28 күн бұрын

The Harp is what makes you such a great & different reactor, plus your incredible music knowledge & talent, you actually "hear the music, not just listen to it" (WMCH ;) best thing, you're very open-minded, thank you for your learner love and appreciation of these historic metal bands! 🤘

@Frstwlfk Ай бұрын

Ooh my favorite Metallica song. Nice to watch you experience it and play along!

@samcomer8604 25 күн бұрын

I would pay fat stacks to hear you cover some of these Metallica songs on the harp! I love your analysis & reactions! Many Metallica fans are classical music fans (even if they don't know it), hence the popularity of the S&M album. "No Leaf Clover" (live) is an AMAZING piece of music, and a must watch!

@meatball6930 28 күн бұрын

Haven’t watched you in a while. The story is about James. I like how you are getting better at breaking down the actual music. This is the music a lot of us grew up on. The music all adults thought was devil music. This music was our therapy-we didn’t go to therapists and take pharmaceuticals and now you can see why the government took this music. No joke-they went after it hard and about 50 other genres. We had 50 genres in the 80s if not more. We needed this music to let out pain plus the power of knowing you aren’t alone which helps. It’s all about life and life lessons. Don’t you find it weird that 90 % of live concerts and the biggest are 80 and 90s bands ? So the music has crossed many generations now but yet this type of music doesn’t exist anymore. I’m not kidding government took it. It was even predicted in a Rush song=2112. Do that breakdown-it’s a 20 minute song but you have to watch the comic book video with it and show it on the screen. Go watch Elizebeth from Charismatic voice break it down because I’m curious to see how you do. It was made in 1975 but it kind of predicts where we would be by 2112. It’s really weird we are headed there and they are right from 1975. Think about Elon Musk and his Mars dream while you watch the end. (Even tho Elon is a scam) but if you believe him you’ll see it. You have to watch it with original comic book video though and you’ll be blown away and i don’t even like Rush but that one gets me. 20 minute song. 7 different in one. Anyway i like how you are breaking music to the lyrics more because i never knew as a hardcore music listener to my 80s90s and early 2000s music but i understand why they do what they do with the music to tell the story too. Thanks to Elizebeth and you are getting better at explaining and hearing our music -your gradual liking of Metallica is why they are so big-it was just for hardcores at first then they kept making different periods that grabbed more and more people. I’d work for 85 year old ppl 15 years ago and they would be jamming Metallica because they heard it at a sporting event or movie and fell in love with it lol. I even put a huge sound system in an 87 yr old womens house who lives with her sister and loved the Pittsburg Steelers so she would blast Metallica for an hour before the game -she said it helped them win. She had dated a Steeler when younger.

@LofusYanchi-jt1yp Ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great review about this beautiful song Amy and I hope you join the band soon we're looking forward to seeing you tour with them in 2025 👏

@diverdown631 Ай бұрын

With the Black album, Metallica angered many fans who thought they sold out because Pryor to this album Metallica received zero radio play,and upon it's release it got played on every rock station in the country.The album was a fairly stark shift in style and I think you would like most of this album.

@Fang70 Ай бұрын

Ironic that their "selling out" was what kept them relevant through the Grunge era. Almost no other heavy metal band from the 80's could say that.

@TheMightyOdin Ай бұрын

I didn’t hate the Black album or felt they were selling out , it’s what they put out next that hurt me.

@NPK476 Ай бұрын

@@Fang70 How so? Metal thrived in early 90's and it was actually the most expansive period in it's history. In NOLA you had the sludge metal scene with bands like IHATEGOD, Crowbar Soylent Green. In Sweden you had the Gothenburg Sound with bands like Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Soil work In-flames. In Tampa Bay had the Death Metal scene. In Norway you had Black Metal and during the early 90's in that's when you really started to see crossover and fusion metal.

@camannwordsmith Ай бұрын

I was a pre-teen at the time, and I thought they were acting like children with their little temper tantrums (same with Load and Reload). I'm now 44 and I still believe that. The older you get and the more you learn about the world, the more you realize that most of the time, "selling out" isn't a real thing.

@diverdown631 Ай бұрын

@camannwordsmith selling out shows all over the world for nearly 40 years

@stellyz397 26 күн бұрын

The Outlaw Torn is another spine tingling vocal

@stevechmilar1215 27 күн бұрын

This song from this very album, along with Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction album, inspired me to start playing guitar over thirty years ago. No regrets. Thank you for your analysis.

@S.H.1976 Ай бұрын

When the album was released, I immediately fell in love with this song. It's still my favorite Metallica song to this day

@mskasweetwyne 4 күн бұрын

There's a very elegant way that Metallica exploits the contrasts throughout the song. They use the expected structure of verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge like most rock songs. What they do differently is perform the verses with power and the choruses with restraint-the opposite of what most rock songs do. So the song manages to both feel familiar and surprising at the same time, and the moments of surprise call your attention to the contrasts throughout the song. That's why lots of Metallica songs have pretty melodies and striking lyrics and Hetfield singing tenderly, but you have to notice it more with this song. Hearing it in 9th grade, this song made me a fan and made me realize that Metallica was about making real art.

@nanifak6895 25 күн бұрын

Metallica and Rammstein are my favorite bands. Each of them for different reasons. Seen them performing live many times.

@ShnukmZ 25 күн бұрын

the unforgiven II hits home just as much for me. especially the fact that ReLoad was my first album i ever bought

@MouranBoutros 5 күн бұрын

You are right about the harp! Listen to Metallica play with the San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Kamen.

@rademilf Ай бұрын

A beautiful reaction, so wonderfully true. This song is autobiographical, sung mainly to Hetfield's mother who was so committed to the faith of her church that she refused treatment and died of cancer when James was about 16. His Father passed away long ago. That's why it's a delicate "unforgiven" because it's an allusion to how his mother limited his world through her faith and premature death.