Vocal ANALYSIS of Indian Folk Metal artist Bloodywood's song on UNITY - "Ari Ari"

[@Bloodywood]

Playing guitar on a camel is easy if the camel is good at keeping time ;D Thanks so much for the detailed review and reaction!

[@PhoenixDecim]

The camel has gotta get his own camel band!

[@Kerby78]

Just gonna put this out there, Gaddaar is probably one of The most energetic, well structured, perfectly balanced, beautifully written and simply one of the best metal tracks of all time. You guys have really done an amazing job with it, as well as with the whole album. Your energy is pure and authentic and draws out the most amazing emotions when I listen to your music like very few bands have done before, and I can’t stop singing your praises to all that will listen. Keep it up and I wish you all the success that you so totally deserve.

[@pupperemeritus9189]

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[@erik21430]

Hey guys, would you be able to recommend any other Metal bands from your neck of the woods? I always find it interesting to see what different cultures bring to the Metal community. You guys are crushing it by the way!

[@pupperemeritus9189]

@@erik21430 the downtrodden

[@babablacksphee]

The drum like instrument us called dhol And the whistle is a flute Raoul was a feature in this song but after this song he officially joined the band Jayant is lead vocalist he good at both harsh and cleans Karan does a lot of flute and guitar solos in few songs and great overall and and founded bloodywood All their music has some messaging behind it and beautifully crafted video message Now they have their own self made album More Recommendation from them - dana dan - gaddar - Aaj - yaad - Jee veerey

[@jack_m100]

The flute would be a bansuri.

[@sindelismsucks2968]

Jee Veerey is an awesome track

[@stmonkeydoom]

Yes, but what kind of flute? It's obviously some sort of fipple flute, and it looks like an Irish tin whistle to me

[@Relyx]

Growing up in an area of the UK with a large Indian population, I heard dhol drums a lot as a kid, and even got to try playing them when I was in primary school. Always loved the sound of them!

[@babablacksphee]

@@stmonkeydoom in hindi its called a bansuri as jay mentioned above

[@mikeselectricstuff]

I highly reccommend watching the documentary they made on the first tour, culminating at Wacken. It's called "raj against the machine". Because of course it is....

[@agdtec]

I have to check that out. Sounds interesting took me few minutes to find it but here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnrZq5mLgbR9bZI

[@blcollier]

Of all the comments I thought I might see on this video, @mikeselectricstuff was not one of them! I've seen that docu mentioned a few places, will have to check it out this weekend!

[@Oddy568]

@@blcollier Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnrZq5mLgbR9bZI

[@goldenhide]

They get massive points in my book just for naming their tour that.

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

@@goldenhide I 100% agree. It's clever as hell and fitting.

[@YoloSupa]

NO ONE HAS APPRECIATED THE 3 LEVELS OF GROWL. No one. You’re definitely getting a new subscriber. Bro this is the ONLY comprehensive breakdown and review of the intricacies of Bloodywood. You discussed the music, the lyrics, the video, the emotion. I’m not joking. I’ve seen many reactions. Literally all reactions ever. VOCAL EXPERTS have either never done a proper review of the many symphonies in the song, or haven’t reacted to Bloodywood. You have a very good ear. Keep rocking. Listen to more Indian music. You’ll definitely enjoy it. It’s an alien dimension for the western ear.

[@paranoidrodent]

Raoul was a guest artist on this song and he jelled so well the original two members that he joined the band permanently after. Their recent debut album (early 2022) is top notch and one of the most refreshing and innovative metal albums in years (and staggeringly impressive for a self-published album). Ari Ari is fun and where their sound first fully came together but it’s basically a metal cover and they just got better with experience . The material they wrote from scratch themselves is a cut above this, both in polish and in passion. As an added bonus, they are all genuinely sweet and humble young men. They are definitely one of the most genuinely likeable metal bands out there right now.

[@digibirder]

Could metal bring the world closer together? One can only hope. Bloodywood demonstrates this perfectly.

[@vierdo]

Metal does bring ppl together if your into metal. And how many million metal heads are out there? We are brothers, sister's and lovers.

[@autohmae]

Those who appreciate metal I think can come closer together. Especially many can agree on what is wrong with the world. From all around the world. Solutions, well, maybe not so much.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Music in general does bring worlds together ! I am a Metal Head but I still appreciate other genres of music as well.

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

I have shown a couple people that would never listen to bloodywood on their own that say they actually like it, one neighbor has it in his playlist as well

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

@@autohmae I think digibirder meant bringing people together that doesn't even listen to metal and if people would hear metal or specifically understand it lol but if they actually hear it I think it could bring people together. Sad thing is after saying that I think of bill n ted lol

[@m_adinterim]

While Ari Ari is a great song, you should check out “Aaj” or “Dana Dan” for their full vocal ranges! Julia Nilon did a reaction to Dana Dan a few weeks ago.

[@gilledgar2243]

Dana Dan for sure!

[@rathifiend]

I would actually suggest "Jee Veerey" or "Yaad" for a better sample of vocal ranges

[@reallifepowerups3998]

Naw dude, Yaad is the one to review!

[@rathifiend]

@@reallifepowerups3998 Agreed. "Yaad" not only has the amazing clean vocals but also the harsh vocals towards the end which gives a better comparison of Jayant's vocal ranges. Not to mention the lyrics are absolutely beautiful.

[@naruto9121983]

i concur

[@andrewb2452]

For a while i was stuck on ari ari, its a great song but they have so much more if you look past the one song. Raoul joined as a full member and then i heard "aaj" and "gadaar"...both blew me away. Especially since aaj has a damn flute solo

[@UnexistingChannel]

AAJ is the best thing I've heard in while

[@fallofshadows2209]

So I haven't listened to Bloodywood in a while, and at your recommendation I went and listened to Aaj. It's amazing how much better this band gets each song, that was a great song!

[@andrewb2452]

@@fallofshadows2209 glad you liked it, they have so much good stuff out now. Gaddarr, dana dan, aaj and much more

[@rosaeusithilelen]

Aaj is definitely the highlight of the album - soooo good. And that flute mmmm.

[@andrewb2452]

@@rosaeusithilelen yeah its great. I really like gadarr as well though.

[@TheDoctorFlay]

These guys are something special. They were originally more regular metal, but after the reaction they got from mixing the traditional sounds, they found their path and a legion of new fans.

[@O-D-X]

Yeah, I found them with this song and I was hooked.

[@meikusje]

I was watching the new Stranger Things when I checked my YT subscription uploads and saw this. Immediately turned off Stranger Things to watch this video! I love Bloodywood, everything about their music is amazing.

[@joe94c]

Please take a look at Bloodywood's entire album. It's an absolute masterpiece. Incredible that it's all done independently and their first album. It plays like an album from metal veterans Edit: Elizabeth, if you see this comment, aaj and Dana Dan are definitely the songs to take a look at. In Aaj you really hear the singers full range. Really an amazing singer. Also, after the success of Ari Ari the rapper actually became a permanent member of the band

[@GrunkleBearnison]

Agreed. Rakshak is a masterpiece, one of the best metal albums to ever be released.

[@MKitchen75]

I found this band and its awesom best reagards from 🇫🇮

[@JockevanHelgen]

This, Rakshak is an awesome album.

[@MKitchen75]

@@JockevanHelgen it is

That album is so great! It's my personal album of the year and on heavy rotation.

[@kitwayne4891]

Metal you can dance to! That ought to silence the haters. "But can you dance to it?" "YES! SHUT UP!" I almost didn't click on this video because I had something else in my mind for what I thought this was. I'm so glad I watched this. An amazing blend of styles and deep lyrics I totally agree with. Thank you for doing this. ❤️

[@revhappymv]

Definitely check out more of their stuff. I'd recommend Jee Veerey. Show's what these guys are all about 😁

[@Relyx]

@@revhappymv Dana Dan is a great example too! The aggressive metal sound but with a hopeful positive message in the lyrics.

[@Imurai]

Many people were saved by their song about depression: Jee Veerey

[@Almightyrastus]

Yes, I love this song. Very much a staple addition to my list of songs for when I "need" them.

[@matttungate]

I’m one of those people!

[@abeginnerspov5968]

They put the song after Chester's passing away, but before they had posted a metal version of Heavy by Linkin Park, stating that the original version and Chester, as well, sucks.

[@Imurai]

@@abeginnerspov5968 Well, he did.

[@RockingNeverland_]

@@matttungate I'm glad you're still here with us :)

[@iamtheliberated]

I cannot EVEN tell you how much I want to see you react to "Gaddaar". Also just for the message and the musicality: "Aaj", "Jee Veerey" and "Endurant". Plus "Yaad" If you want to smile cry...

[@MrKangaroo123]

I absolutely love these guys, I followed them since the very begining when they first did a fun meme cover of the the popular indian song tunak tunak tun. I am so proud of how far they have come in all those years.

[@jhiggins85]

That's where I discovered them too, I was originally turned on to tunak tunak tun way back when WoW BC came out and when I heard a metal cover of it came out well I was intrigued

[@MrKangaroo123]

@@jhiggins85 lok'tar ogar! brother ORC!

[@BadPenny3]

YESSSSSSS, I love these dudes. KZbin made a great choice in randomly recommending their video to me a while back.

[@heykak]

I just found your channel today, have watched all the videos of bands i like and now you release a new one for one of my favorite bands. Perfect

[@BookOfWraiths]

I was so surprised to see that you reacted to this song, my reaction was worth recording too

[@mbevan6461]

Bloodywood are not just a awesome band,they are very humble and down to earth people who actually care about what they put into their songs. You should definitely check out more from them, aaj,jee veeray,Dana Dan, endurant,gaddar and Yaad are all excellent songs of the highest quality and all have very powerful messages in the music.

[@rnelson1415]

I thought this video was gonna be a skip for me but WOW am I glad I watched it. The combination of hard and fast music with upbeat messaging gives me A Day To Remember vibes, and Indian music makes me think of my friends back in Florida. I really want to dive deeper into this music

[@DanielHeeris]

Hi, metalhead here. I started watching your channel to see your awesome reactions to bands I already know are great. Now I'm subscribed to discover the bands I have never heard before. This one is yet another fantastic reaction and a new band on my eternal playlist. These guys rock, thank you for the reaction :) And congrats with the little one

[@nitijr]

So glad you finally got to react to Bloodywood! Ari Ari is the beginning of a wonderful journey! It gets better with every song!

[@Ultr4l0f]

Hyyyype. They seem like great dudes as well as rocking musicians. Id bet they would be down for an interview...

[@revangerang]

Yes please!!!

[@EdmundPaddington]

Yeah, I'd love an interview too 👍

[@fredbarnes2600]

Tea time indeed!

[@djwild85]

Found your channel yesterday and coudnt stop watching the videos. I really love music in general, but Elizabeth's passion, enthusiasm, emotions and expressions is what got me istantly... I could watch her peel potatoes and im sure i'll still enjoy it xD

[@Thanaeon]

I wish it had been Aaj, a song for whom my love is deep and abiding, but this band is simply so much fun, and they have a great attitude and message to go with their fun tunes.

[@JockevanHelgen]

Aaj is also my favourit song from them.

[@xJetbrains]

+1 to Aaj

[@nickr104]

For sure.👍🏻

[@gargaj]

The chorus in Aaj is hooj-- I mean huge.

[@Coyoute]

Yes, please :D I love Aaj

[@HHCDNafets]

I didn't know em and I love em. Thanx for this review and thanx you all for requesting such a rainbow of good songs.

[@usuallyclueless4477]

To answer your question, that percussion instrument is called a 'Dhol'. There are different variations like 'Dholak' and 'Mridangam' ( which is seen in the Southern part of India ) The guest vocal ended up becoming a permanent part of the band later.

[@neanight222]

How did it take me so long to find out you did a reaction to Bloodywood!? 😱 I discovered them around 2021 and fell in love with them immediately, they're one of my favourite bands now! I saw them live last year and it was incredible, they have sooo much energy on stage it's crazy! One of the things I love most about them though, are their messages. They sing about political and cultural stuff, of course, like in this one, they also sing specifically about women's rights, they help animal shelters in India and so on... They're all about great causes and their lyrics are always on point about these serious issues and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. If you have the time, I can recommend you watching the documentary about their journey on their KZbin channel, it's amazing. And pleeeaaase react to more of their songs, I can't even recommend you one, they're all amazing! ❤️🙌

[@nlaforge3338]

This is the first Ive heard this band and I could not stop listening to it! The diversity in instruments & the powerful build ups keep pulling you in closer to re-examine! It has been a while since Ive listened to folk metal, but this band reminded me of the song that introduced me to it; A Rose for Epona - Eluveitie.

[@rojoloco]

I just bought tickets to see them in September in Baltimore, MD. Can't wait!

[@jonclegg9169]

Love the blending of metal with various folk styles like this: think the Hu, Korpiklaani, etc.

[@PJprog]

That's amazing , definitely gonna check them out ! Loving your work too. 😍

[@numetalhistorian]

You really have to deep dive on Bloodywood. These guys deserve international stardom. They have such a good message on all their stuff. You should hear Dana Dan or Jee Veeray (The folkiest) or Machi Basaad, just pure brutality. I LOVE Bloodywood! Raj Against the Machine! Also, Raul is pronounced Ral, and he used to be a guest, but is now a full part of the band.

[@mrunluckyoce]

Oooooooooooooooooooooh Elizabeth is trying out Bloodywood!!! Really hope you stick to them for a little, as they have some INCREDIBLE songs out there. 'Aaj' will be a favourite of yours, I'd bet. Gaddaar and Dana Dan are a bit heavier and have some amazing messages to push out into the world. Thank you for this analysis and reaction.

[@EvilPain666]

I was fascinated at this video when i first saw it years ago ... this finally got me over the traumatic song "tunak tunak tun" ...... //>_< this is India's answer to "Roots bloody roots" by SEPULTURA ... u might wanna go for that one too ...... //-_~ really enjoyed the reaction Lady Charisma ... i hope u're doing well and healthy ...... cheers from Seoul ...... |m|_ //-_- _|m/ ...... ...... ......

[@farmerprater81]

Congratulations on the new baby! I work in the NICU and seeing new parents taking their baby home never gets old. I would love to see your reaction to Bloodywood's "Zanjeero se" It's my favorite song on their album Rakshak.

[@markusviljanen3492]

So so cool! It's just about a week ago when I sent you a suggestion about Bloodywood and now video is here! Hopefully you check their new songs too, they are even better.

[@AGDinCA]

My heart is happy today! Bloodywood being reviewed on The Charismatic Voice? Hells yeah! 🤘

[@stickybooga]

Love these guys, can't wait to see your reaction 😄

[@chriskline5159]

OMG! I just started listening to this band a few months ago. Fire! Thanx Elezabeth

[@RockingNeverland_]

I suffer from depression, agoraphobia and crap and I haven't been to a concert in years. But when they dropped their album, I bought a ticket to one of their shows in my country next year the same day, they enthused me so much! I really really love what they're doing.

[@marshall_banana]

so cool, ari ari was the video i discovered those fellas by, back in the day... and was so happy when they finally announced their first tour and i was able to see em live. such a nice and wholesome group of amazing humans :)

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

They are apparently touring in america right now, totally wish I could see them

[@alexthorpe6583]

I've been playing and enjoying their first album 'Rahshak', which is one of the top albums of the year, IMHO. This particular song is not on it, and somehow I'd missed hearing it earlier, so thanks for that. I do think that nearly every comment you made about this song also applies to every Bloodywood song I've heard. So much musical skill, such great song writing, such passion for what they do. I have to thank Tank the Tech for my first introduction to them. 'Gaddar', 'Aaj', and 'Dana Dan' have such great videos. (and again, I really wanted to make this premier, but sadly I got zero hours of sleep yesterday and I needed a few hours of sleep right away..)

[@latifx3944]

Same, I pre-ordered, took forever to arrive, but so worth the wait!

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

Have they even made a second album yet?

[@latifx3944]

@@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830 I doubt it, they just released Rakshak this year and I haven't heard or seen anything that said otherwise.

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

@@latifx3944 thank u, I wasn't sure when rakshak was released lol

[@LadyEmaleth]

Hopefully they are coming to my country next year. I already have the tickets. Can't wait. Love your reaction.

[@GrunkleBearnison]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR BLOODYWOOD. I love you described listening to them as a treasure. Between the incredible musical fusion, talent and message of their songs, Bloodywood is truly a gift to the metal world.

[@blackbird42]

That's a great and very unique band. What's more they are almost always sending some kind of message. I hope you will check out more of their stuff in the future!

[@christianlimmer5222]

absolute best folk metal band I have heard since YEARS

[@caiquesiqueira7200]

OMG you did it! Thank you so much! Now please get a chat with these guys, it would be awesome! And check out their other songs (like Machi Bhasad, Aaj, Yaad, Endurant...). Even better their entire album hehehe

[@Mislavestina]

Aaj, Yaad, Machi Bhasad and Jee Veerey are my favorites from them, what a great and fresh metal band. You should also hear some of their old metal covers, Tunak Tunak is awesome :D Also their Yaad song is dedicated to the love of dogs and they used it to gather money to help their local shelter. Jee Veerey is about mental illness and raising awarness about it.

[@azvnoit]

Oh, finally. Glad you analyzed and liked Bloodywood (I had been recommending them in comments of your videos). I had suggested "Aaj" since that has more western sound and more fuller vocal ranges. Other great tracks are "Gaddar" and "Dana Dan" in terms of vocals. But still "Ari Ari" is a good one and has more blend of various genres and instruments. Please do check their other tracks out and analyze them. Waiting for more analysis of Blooywood.

[@artfulrt]

I'm glad you've had the opportunity to check Bloodywood out. They're an amazing band. All their tracks have a message and everything, including the videos and their new album, is self produced. Their track Dana Dan is well worth a look, just make sure you turn on the captions as it's worth having the lyrics up, be warned though the lyrics are full on. . It's also worth checking out Raoul Kerr's track 'For Her' done with his band No Flag before he joined Bloodywood full time.

[@BACzero]

I was telling my wife about your videos and was trying so hard to find a video I thought I had seen... a reaction to the Journey classic, Don't Stop Believing (the amazing live performance with Steve Perry in the yellow shirt), but alas... it was nowhere to be found. Apparently it was another channel I saw it on. So... I would like to suggest a reaction video. Journey. Don't Stop Believing. Live version. There are other songs from that concert available on YT, as well. Stone in Love, Mother Father... such a fantastic performance. The 80s were my "music years", and Don't Stop Believing can still raise the hair on my arms. Amazing. Just throwing it out there. Love your videos!

[@Ham110270]

I vote for reacting to Bloodywood's song "Jee Veerey" next. I it a powerful song and message.

[@jackran1777]

I was so pleasantly surprised see this here! I dont know why seeing as how diverse this channel is . Absolutely loved this song for years and the breakdown was superb as usual! I need to get on Patreon to start campaigning for the Tonight Tonight video by the Smashing Pumpkins

[@benoitcottier6367]

Hello Elisabeth ! Really enjoying your react to Bloodywood. This group is amazing, their album Rakshak blew me away from start to finish. If you want to continue reacting their songs, I can recommend you few more : Gaddar for the lyrics, Aaj for the music arrangement or Dana dan for their vocal qualities 😉

[@michaelschrader1969]

I want to thank you for playing this. Never heard of it and fell in love with this song from hearing it from you! Thank you!

[@christophstahl8169]

They started out doing covers and this was the one where everything clicked. It's a cover of a Bombay Rockers song, an indian band who was quite successful in india (and denmark for some reason). This was the first song with a rap part and this became the formula of success for the band. I've seen them live in germany before the pandemic and I might see them on festivals again later this year. After this song they started releasing original songs, and they are even better than their covers. When you said it might be hard to play guitar on the back of a camel I thought "that's nothing, try playing a guitar in outer space" and that brings me to an idea for a reaction, because you could react to the best singer in outer space ever. Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who actually recorded a record of cover songs when he was on the ISS. For his cover of David Bowie's Space Oddity, there is a music video that was shot on the ISS aswell. He also spoke about how being in zero G changes your voice and affects singing, so that is definetly something new to explore. Appearently earth's gravity drains your head of liquid, so in zero G your tongue is bigger and it's harder to hit lower notes. The Space Oddity video you can easily find on youtube and a 20min podcast about singing and playing guitar in space you can find on soundcloud "Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can - Making Of".

[@revangerang]

Yesssss I'm so glad you finally got around to checking out Bloodywood! You should definitely do a bunch more of their stuff. And I can also suggest another great Indian fusion band called Project MishraM. I've been obsessed!

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Love how the combination of local traditions with other genres of music, it first of all sets the band apart from others, and also makes me feel like I can travel to other places in the world just within my own mind 🤩😍

[@alphamorion4314]

Dana Dan. Aaj. Jee Veerey. A few recommendations from this very same band. I've been a metalhead since I'm 12 (I'm 33 now), and I've been struggling to find something new that *truly* blows my mind (besides the all time favorites that i keep retreating to) for some time now; years probably. These guys managed it. The Hu came close, but Bloodywood did it full time. They, in fact, managed to help me, and a lot of people, through some really tough times. In my humble opinion, they are truly something else, it is *really* worth checking them out, like... full deep-dive.

[@boGacha123]

The last album is awesome! Also, should make a video about Endurant and Yaad. My favorite Bloodywoods songs.

[@amoghskulkarni]

Please review their "Dana dan"! Absolutely mind-blowing vocals in there too!!

[@knightowl852]

Another great song of theirs playing with The Snake Charmer a Female Bagpiper from India the song which I am referring to is called New Way Forward Indian music, meets Celtic music; another great fusion song. Thanks again.

[@knightowl852]

Been a fan of both Metal music and Indian music for quite a long time. Metal since I heard Iron-Maiden for the fist time (think I was 14 now 50.) Indian music was when I moved to Texas. Believe it the city next to where I live (Colleyville) has quite a large Indian population so large there is an India Radio station. Though I do not know the language I just love the music. Quite happy music for sure.

[@Kerby78]

Wahooo, I’m so so glad you took on my recommendation (at least I’d like to think it was mine, but im gonna guess that loads of people probably recommended this band too). This is a good track to start with, but the album has some amazing tracks on that are musically so brilliant, energetic and well written, and have the most powerful messages. Gaddaar, Dana Dan, jee veerey and endurant are all great tracks and their videos have the Punjabi lyrics subtitled in English so you can really appreciate the impact of the message and the stories behind each song. Would love to see more reactions to this band, they totally deserve to be heavily promoted and supported

[@kh2ouija19]

The drum is called a dhol. As for the whistle, the guitarist Karan plays it and has a few on stage for different songs. Really talented band; I count myself lucky to have watched them in Wacken, and actually meet the band after that.

[@pratikjadhav5003]

That whistle is a Flute

[@kh2ouija19]

@@pratikjadhav5003 thanks for the clarification.

[@irvinscottprovinglifeandlo4830]

@@pratikjadhav5003 lmao

[@hideoyamato6882]

So glad you started looking at Bloodywood and The Hu! Another metal fusion band to look at is The SIDH, which is an Irish metal band. I recommend starting with the song Iridium. Thank you!

So great you discovered them! They have so many great songs. I can highly recommend Dana-Dan, Gaddaar and their awesome hymn Jee Veerey

[@AkshayKhurana]

The reaction I didn't expect to ever see from you! Glad to see this channel has Bloodywood fans too :)

[@andrewbothwell6963]

I never gave these guys a chance, thought it wouldn't be to my taste. Boy was I wrong. Now one of my favourite bands. I have to thank Tank, his podcast with Karan was what got me to give them a listen. Karan just seems like a really interesting and likeable guy that I decided to listen to Gadaar. Now I kick myself that I didn't get onto them earlier. As a lot of people have said, pick any song and you can't go wrong but for you I would say Aaj.

[@IPGuitars]

SO HAPPY that you got Bloodywood on here! MORE!!! Any song of theirs is sooooo goood. And if you want to bawl your eyes out... "Yaad" will surely do that to ya. I don't know if it has been suggested yet, but you should really check out Dir En Grey (Japan). Kyo's range is astounding and how he flips between techniques on the fly.

[@jamesm5883]

I'm so happy for this, this going to be so awesome! I think an interview is in order here, please check out more of their library, Gaddaar, Dana Dan, Machi Bhasad to name a few.

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

As an engineer with a quite limited music-audio vocabulary, I so appreciate a professional deconstructing my favorite music. It deepens my appreciation for the music very much, and you're a charming presenter. As a metal guitarist, I'm knocked out by Karan's playing and...aura. Raoul & Jayant's voices go together like Flavor Flav & Chuck D. And their lyrics and message are positive...unless you're a predator. I believe that the lyric "Despite all the differences, we are one" is recognition of one of the central tenets of nondualism, which originated in India. I believe it extends to Sikhism as well. Thank you for this brilliant analysis.

[@RickReasonnz]

"We're Indian, so you know we make it hot!" Is possibly the best line I've heard in a song this year...Magic!

[@BeylaKarina]

Thank you for checking out Bloodywood they are amazing, you are in for a treat if you try check out more of their songs, Gaddaar, Aaj, Dana Dan, Machi Bhasad, Yaad, Jee Veerey and endurant. All of those songs are really amazing. Hope to see you react to some more Bloodywood. Love from Denmark

[@horpaskron6645]

Bloodywood is one of the best bands. i think they all are extremely charismatic. and their mix of indian folk and metal sounds so awesome.

[@iamsomanyppl666]

OMG FINALLY URE REVIEWING BLOODYWOOD one of my favorite bands tbh they're so fuckfg good

[@michaelriddick7116]

I recently got into them, and Alien Weaponry (from New Zealand)!!Theyre AWESOME!! 🤘😎🤘

[@petersilver4281]

Alien Weaponry are great! (I'd recommend Orphaned Land if this is your theme)

[@alpinmack]

Yesss. Now please do yourself and us a favor by reacting to all of their singles. You won't regret it! Each song has such a positive message.

[@justineglickman]

I love this song, what a fun choice. There are tons of bands that mix native folk and metal music from all over the world. Such a cool genre!!! Edit - SO glad you mentioned The Hu!!

[@bover-5]

I actually just discovered @Bloodywood this morning, then as I’m scrolling videos I’ve missed here, I see they were just reviewed last month! Really enjoying both the band and the reaction/analysis!

[@justineglickman]

Also, this band has such an amazing message. Dana Dan is about women's rights and r*pe. All of their music has a strong message.

[@PenneySounds]

Don't miss out of Raoul's solo work. He brings the heavy themes to the band and his solo work is loaded with them. "For Her" is about the same subject as "Dana-Dan".

[@fredbarnes2600]

Interesting choice. The song's off the new album are more integrated but I think this was the first time they worked with Raoul(now a permanent member) and it gives you an idea where they came from so it works. Great reaction!(The look on your face when Jayant came in was priceless)

[@maartasilva]

This song is so good ❤️

[@shivem8125]

So glad you critiqued Bloodywood, they are a great band and very active on KZbin and you will always see their replies on reactions 😄 would love to see you react to Jee Veerey, a very powerful and poignant song with amazing delivery. Bloodywood are real life savers and have a lot of amazing and positive messages....ps they do some killer covers as well

[@luke_bongoman89]

I love Bloodywood. Their music is epic and they always have great messages in their songs. They did a great song about mental health and not being ashamed of it and stuff. Can't remember the name of it but you need to check it out

[@JacksonOwex]

I'd been seeing a video popping up the last few days and only TODAY decided to check it out, which lead me to Spotify to check out the rest of their stuff! I CANNOT wait to hear more from these guys!

[@ciderfeet3331]

In the future, please do Dana Dan by Bloodywood, a great song with some very strong views and language, but has a message that should be seen.

[@Ultr4l0f]

Dana Dan or Jee Veerey are two great songs. Either or would be fine by me

[@joe94c]

Frankly their entire album is one of the best things I've heard in years

[@GrunkleBearnison]

Dana Dan would be incredible. I know so many people (myself included) who broke down crying from just how powerful it was to hear. Elizabeth, make sure Kirk gives you a heads up on content, it's *intense*.

[@backyardrailroader]

Thank you, Elizabeth and Kirk and those that suggested this song. I enjoy hearing the diverse types and styles of music out there. Even though we all know there is this type of music out there, to hear this style of music for the first time is fantastic! Thanks again!

[@nightmusic8]

seems like this could be a fun song. I will have to check this one out tomorrow. schedule for today is kind of full.

[@EdmundPaddington]

I really enjoyed this, thank you! Bloodywood have become one of my favourite bands and we have tickets to see them! All their songs are good, but Jee Veeray is something really special, a song about depression that really spoke to me and I think must have been written but someone who has suffered depression themselves.

[@JockevanHelgen]

I love Bloodywood, Aaj is one of the best songs ever made and Rakshak is an incredible album.

[@shanaejung5952]

I am so excited you reviewed these guys! They’re incredible.

[@parshantjuneja4811]

The drum is called DHOL. And ur dhak dhak dhak dhak was on point! That’s exactly how it sounds

[@matthewniemeyer407]

I got to see these guys live in Southern California last week. They were absolutely amazing. One of the best live shows I’ve ever been to. They brought this energy with them and then some.

[@EnricoMarangonJunior]

Hello Mrs Zharoff, I love your reactions, please do Dana Dan from bloodywood, the message is the point and the music is awesome. You will be amazed I hope. I Loved your enterview with Julia redhead vocal coach star Nylon. She is awesome too. Thanks for showing us your followers, a little bit of your path. So you are that good anh. :-)

[@kurttrzeciak8326]

Can't wait to see them at Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville!!!!

[@nitasu987]

Their album Rakshak is just AMAZINGGGGG!!

[@Wulfbear]

Bloodywood has been pulling me from the pit, and back on to my feet since I found them about 2 weeks ago (helped along by Otyken). Didn't realize you were aware of them, so glad you did this. Feel free to revisit them!

[@BlackArr0w]

These folk combining metal songs are pretty cool! For your info, BabyMetal did a few of those: "Oh! Majinai!" is mixed with European folk, and "Shanti, Shanti, Shanti" is mixed with a bollywood style :D

[@agp11001]

Oh Majinai! is sheer bonkers insanity, even by Babymetal standards XD

[@ClasponChat]

Jee Veerey is hands down my favorite Bloodywood song.