Vocal Coach REACTS - METALLICA 'One" (Official Music Video)

[@MrMeraby]

"Bass hasn't even entered yet." (2:10) Yeah, we've been saying that about the entire album for the last thirty-five or so years. 😆

[@jackdaly3151]

Thanks to good ‘ol Lars 😀

[@karlbecker8775]

Yeah. Jason got a raw deal on this album.

[@XercesandAlexander]

@@karlbecker8775 Hey, at least the backup vocals are present lol

[@g54b95]

Man, I miss Cliff.

[@steve.hoffman]

😂 So true. There are good “Justice for Jason” vids on YT, though.

[@ericwebster28]

Thanks for making the decision to share this. Crying during this song is nothing to be embarrassed about. It means you’re an emotionally functional human and you understand the song.

[@muriloninja]

Some deep dark shit for real!

[@no2freakshow]

If a song can make you cry, it means the band did it right.

[@benitocividino9730]

Truth!

[@slayer18726]

I've listened to this song probably 10,000 times and the music video gets me every single time

[@RebelGaming4U]

Yeah I don't look down on anybody who cries to a song or movie. Good reaction.

[@AdamHarte]

"Bass hasn't even entered yet". Jason Newsted cries a small tear!

[@rnrmfguitarworks]

“He’s a product of your profession, not mine” That moment hits every single time. Your reaction is a human one.

[@scumdog8365]

The one that gets me is "Help me mother I'm having a nightmare and I can't wake up!"

[@robertdevries2045]

@@scumdog8365 for me it are: "for democracy any man would give his only begotten son" and "he's a product of your profession, not mine... those always get to me

[@gruntabro1]

When the nurse puts the pillow over the guys face to fulfil his wish

[@kodeshikou464]

@gruntabo1 only for the medical officer to stop her

[@kendonato1887]

"I don't know if I'm alive and dreaming or dead and remembering..." ugh.

[@one1charlie643]

one of the most impactful scenes (that most people miss) is the final one. It shows those at home toasting and singing, moving on with life while the wounded veterans are shuffled into the back room out of site and forgotten about.

[@Kholdaimon]

This, it is such a sad video, but that ending just makes me angry... The people that start wars are the ones that end up celebrating the victory, but they immediately forget and ignore the people they used up...

[@Mauriceverbeke]

When i watched the movie (Johnny got his gun (1971 i think)) i did not know what this scene meant, and all the clips are from this movie, if you would want to watch this with youre children please don’t it is extremely horrifying and the voices are very creepy and there is nudity multiple different times

[@aslanahmet85]

Yes, exactly. To me too, that is the most impactful scene. No one reaction video brought that up. Life will go on, nobody will remember those who lost their lives.

[@flip7081]

Ken, please know, the metal community just gave you a collective hug.

[@keithdean9149]

I remember when this debuted on "Headbangers Ball." Afterwords, the host just said, "Wow."

[@erasedfromgenepool.4845]

Ken please dont ever be ashamed to show your emotions. This is what makes us different from animals and shows our human side. Compassion for our fellow man is why we are what we are. We were made in gods image. I enjoyed watching your reaction because it was genuine. I too had a hard time watching this video . I also got emotional how can someone not? The video was done perfectly done. This was a genuine emotion you showed thank you for the realness...

[@mickluchsinger486]

I remember when this video came out, I had been in the Marines about a year. This hit us all pretty hard. It still hits hard to this day. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC

[@cozdiver]

Hoo Rah Army brother here!

[@alisdair13]

Navy brother at your service. It hits hard.

[@CelticArmory]

Semper Fi from an Air Force Brother. I can only imagine the stress of combat. Thank you and all combat vets for your sacrifice. I was stationed in Germany when this came out and prepping our F-15s to go to the Middle East.

[@jlatzke]

yut

[@damageincorporated8558]

Universal Truths can wreck even the toughest man at any given time, goodness is in almost all of us at some level, Life is hard, for the military it's not even in their own hands, Respect

[@nornog]

The film footage is from a movie called Johhy Get Your Gun, it is one of the most depressing movies you will ever see and at the same time I feel is is vitally important. I feel like everyone should see it at least once. this song is powerful in itself, combined with the film clips it is a masterpiece, thank you for leaving in your raw emotion.

[@emptybraincase4181]

knowing i may come off as a poindexter, gotta say that the relatively short story is well worth the read. the visials of the movie add something, but reading it first made it creepy since it makes your imagination run wild.

[@JoeBonez]

Metallica actually bought the rights to this film (it’s actually “Johnny Got His Gun”) specifically to make this video.

[@747er]

The movie is absolutely disturbing. Even the clips in the video give me the creeps

[@guytansbariva2295]

I've never been a Metallica fan. It seems they're fake in some way, all for show (and album sales).

[@Dr.Westside]

@@guytansbariva2295 I first saw them live in 1990 . They are very real .

[@wgarlin688]

I have always loved this song. I saw them perform it live at the Grammy awards in 1988. It was one of the most powerful moments I’ve ever seen on live tv. They were clearly nervous at the start, but by the end they just went for it and got a standing ovation. I remember seeing tears in the audience and thinking “Wow, people are starting to get it, metal will finally the credit it deserves.” Then Jethro Tull won the metal Grammy.

[@thebigv8644]

There is definitely a point in that performance when James shakes the nerves and goes full throttle....and then yes, jethro wins.

[@pantlessreactions]

This song is exhibit A that metal isn't just screaming & noise. There can be very powerful messages in metal that you can't really get in other genres

[@robertdevries2045]

well actually metal has often powerfull messages and it always takes a metal band to make a deep deep deep deep ballad

[@raineramelung7380]

Have this record in my collection...,, try some simmilar from Germany :"Null positiv - wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer" (strong female voice,,, about tragic of War, too)

[@Me11oCarm]

Exhibit B: "Disposable Heros" ... possibly their greatest song.

[@chrishoopengarner2940]

This song fills me with survivors guilt ! I passed away on the operating table soon to be 9 years ago . Yet somehow , someway they got me back . I laid unresponsive for almost 10 minutes , then I remember opening my eyes . I couldn’t see to well do to double vision , and I remember hearing all of the surgical staff yelling oh my god we got Chris back. I can’t believe we got him , thank god , he is back ! I remember every last detail and my brain plays it over and over again , every last moment of it !

[@surpriseitsus9622]

That is very traumatic. I'm glad you're here to tell the story. ❤

[@gerameerickson6162]

I was 12/13 when this came out. I was going through massive amounts of abuse after being orphaned in 79. I never served in the military but I was tortured as a child and this music and these lyrics made me feel not alone. I could feel pain, hate, sadness, hopelessness, and maybe there was a way out all at the same time. I am now 47, 2 great kids, an wonderful wife and a great career I love. Metal did this for me. Thank you for being emotionally open to this music.

[@rolsen1304]

This is the entire point of the genre for me. Catharsis and healing.

[@horizonblack]

I won't go into details, but I understand you. Peace.

[@oscardiggs246]

This was a really moving reaction. Having seen and heard it so many times, it's easy to forget that this song and the video are so impactful and meaningful. Seeing your reaction really brought that back for me. Thank you.

[@darkiee69]

Clips from the 1971 movie "Jonny got his gun" after a 1939 novel by the same name. metallica bought the rights to the movie to avoid having to pay royalties each time their video was shown on MTV.

[@Wombatmetal]

The song is a masterpiece. Often people wonder why I listen to metal. People experience hellish things, and metal is the perfect medium to express negative emotions and srotey telling, and in the end it's very cathartic. This song embodies that, You can't do this in a pop song,

[@Fraxxxi]

Robert's got a quick hand He'll look around the room, but won't tell you his plan He's got a rolled cigarette Hanging out his mouth, he's a cowboy kid, yeah He found a six-shooter gun In his dad's closet, and with a box of fun things I don't even know what But he's coming for you, yeah, he's coming for you All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You better run, better run, outrun my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You better run, better run faster than my bullet (okay okay, very singular and specific counter examples aside you are certainly not wrong)

[@icyhnbryce3914]

@@Fraxxxi to be fair, that's not really a pop song

[@ShadowKiller571]

You need new friends if people wonder why you like this music lol

[@jasoneffler9903]

Metal to me is music that gets you moving and ellicts reactions.

[@tamashii6670]

This song is really emotional masterpiece.

[@stephenlackey5852]

When Griffin Dunne’s character says, “…over and over again… ‘Kill Me.’” and his voice cracks the tiniest bit… Gets me every time 😭 Thanks for including the footage of your feeling getting to you😞🙏

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

It's not Griffin Dunne but Bruce Watson instead, Dunne was not in the movie.

[@stephenlackey5852]

@@sebastienlavoie9334 Thanks for that. He could play his brother in a film, though, for sure.

[@TeslaFamilyTravels]

I never noticed that before, thanks for pointing that out. It is emotional.

[@Scottmasonjr]

When we were just kids, this was just a song. All grown up we learn, its not just a song.

[@shademoriq]

A powerful song that always brings me close to tears every time I hear it along with ffdp's song wrong side of heaven.

[@stella0maris]

SAME 🥺

[@dl7905]

I was 17 when One came out in 1988, and being a huge Metallica fan I loved it. I thought the video was cool, but it really didn't have any effect on me. I'm 51 now, and every time I see it I am in floods of tears with the recognition of how incredibly powerful it is. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings so openly.

[@FLmickey90]

I was 14/15 when it came out and I was the same way as you. Now it hits more now I understand it better after all these years!!

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

It’s amazing how you can leave with a different impact after revisiting something from your youth. I remember growing up listening to this song and many others as a child and simply not grasping the sheer magnitude of their meanings until much later and now listening to some of them can bring me to tears.

[@Garrett111strong]

With ya🤘🏻

[@jasoneffler9903]

I feel the same way. Brings me back to being a kid watching headbangers ball.

[@erasedfromgenepool.4845]

​@@jasoneffler9903Adam Curry and Rikki Rachman days bro was an awesome time to be alive and a kid at the same time!!!!

[@lystad84]

Hi Ken. Thank you for going through the deep valley of emotions this song can force you down, and making this video. It's comforting to see someone else experiencing some of the same feelings. Hope it doesn't ruin your weekend but make you appreciate it more, like it did me. Best wishes from Norway ;)

[@musicfornoone]

If this DOESN'T move you to tears, you're dead inside. It is a beautiful song, wonderful storytelling and I say kudos to you sir for showing the emotion. It's a terrifying situation to think about, and MetallicA are SO good at telling the stories of horrifying situations. You have a new subscriber, I loved this.

[@Opinionatedbastard]

Yes the first time but I listened to this song every day for 5 years it was part of my 3 cd mix along with master of puppets hit the lights and whisky in a jar and some KoRn ,rob zombie ,bone thugs and harmony and a few others

[@user-hf2ik1uf1l]

I must be dead inside.. James has stated that he wrote the song about the movie and the character in the movie and how f'd up that would be if it was a real situation.. Very deep and meaningful, but to make such a pathetic statement like you have just because some people have better control over their emotions than you do is just ridiculous! Dead inside? Get over yourself! 🙄

[@musicfornoone]

Pathetic. Lol. It's not about control, or lack there of, of your emotions, it's about having some fucking empathy and being in touch with said emotions. Enjoy being callous and rude to people you don't even know

[@shufflnshine3097]

That's not true. There are millions of people who don't like Metallica or any metal music. They simply don't connect, just like I don't connect with soft rock or modern country music.

[@musicfornoone]

@@shufflnshine3097 it's not even about the music, it's the story being told

[@jimbocheney2422]

Thank you for that heartfelt viewing. After Serving 22 years in the military and being deployed several times to foreign countries wondering if this trip, this month, this day will be the one that the grim reaper visits. Seeing your brothers in arms injured or maimed even killed it burn deep to the core every emotional response imaginable. Please continue with your reactions whether or not you do not seem it right. Please continue. Btw Five Finger Death punch has several videos covering the same sacrifices of our troops.

[@raymondkoenen8957]

Huge props for posting a video showing vulnerability. Can we just celebrate how amazing music is. The emotion it can provoke with a mere 'collection of sounds' is incredible

[@pistol0grip0pump]

I'm so glad you kept this in, you've never shied away from being honest and genuine about what the music does to you, which I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you, and I'm honoured you let yourself be so vulnerable with us, this is a REAL reaction to something so powerful, you have a great heart. Thank you Ken, really.

[@oohsquirrel6633]

I first read "Johnny got his gun" in junior high school. Didn't know it was ever a movie until this video came out. The book broke my heart and influenced me deeply. Still haven't had the courage to watch the movie. Metallica used it masterfully and made a very emotional statement.

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Lot deeper then I was expecting man. Great reaction. That song is so powerful.

[@sydneymarie67]

I believe this is the most moving song I've ever heard in my life. When this came out i was blindsided and beside myself. God bless & God speed to all our patriots who have given all.

[@dcalcoda]

Respect through the roof. Keep being a genuine human, Ken

[@patrickchilds5486]

Greatest reaction. Glad you posted this Ken.

[@djbenkinobi1]

Congratulations my dear, you're a human being, if you don't feel anything with this song, you can't be helped

[@LegoDude2004]

USMC 1992 thru 2017... this music is powerful... nuff said

[@Dude1971Dad]

Mad props for sharing a more vulnerable side.really glad you included the tough stuff because I am sure it was hard. It is feelings that many have had. Thanks Ken

[@Myhandle2525]

Now I’m crying. Amazing song. It’ll do that to you. You have empathy. Don’t worry, a lot of us do.

[@rolsen1304]

This was the first song that ever made me cry, dunno how old I was, maybe like 13-14. I had heard it before but I borrowed the CD and read the lyrics while listening for the first time. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I think that experience made me a more empathic human, it triggered some growth in a young man for sure.

[@briancampbell5673]

Thank you, my friend. Glad I'm not alone.

[@denstonlewis]

“The bass hasn’t even entered yet” It enters directly in the next album Sir

[@Anokhi210]

When i was a teenager i could watch this wideoclip alright. Being in my late 30's i just cannot do this without crying. Yeah, i just feel it more...

[@dalehull4514]

I’m late to the party, just saw this reaction video for the first time. Thank you for sharing this. Greatly appreciate it.

[@chriscoladangelo6969]

Ken, this was one of the best reactions I have seen you do. Thanks for not editing out the pain and realization you went through. This piece proves once again that there are some "metal" bands out there that can create real works of art with genuine meaning.

[@cherylphillips1361]

I'm so glad that you included the footage of your emotions. This is EXACTLY WHY Metallica wrote this song. I've listened to this since it was released in 1988 (I had just turned 13) and have watched dozens of reactions to it. You hit it dead on.

[@glenseivers8318]

I would love you to do a deep dive on the lyrics of DISPOSABLE HEROES. Another amazing anti war piece

[@vjamie69]

I'm with you brother..it puts me intears too!

[@LD-ei8cj]

Truly, one of the greatest songs ever made, by anyone. Timeless classic for all...

[@BuzzaB77]

I only had the album version of it when I was younger, so distracted by the playing it wasn't until seeing the video I realised what was being sung . It hits VERY different as an adult.

[@dasboot2761]

Listen, friend... AMAZING reaction , mein Herr! This song gets to me as well...

[@causmosis]

Thank you for not sugarcoating your reaction, sharing the raw human emotion this piece evokes. Anyone with a working heart feels it with you.

[@g54b95]

Most heartfelt reaction I have seen you do yet. Your reaction to Chris Cornell's cover of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' is a close second. Love your work and your honesty. There will only ever be one Ken Lavigne.

[@YoureNottheonlyonehere]

Big Heart love you Man! Thanks for that React

[@snakeskinnerkyle]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch it, still fight back tears

[@danjmcs]

Great reaction and share Ken... it's such an emotional song on its own, but paired with the video it is hard not to get emotional, especially with all that is going on in the world today and the reminder of those we've lost in so many prior conflicts... this is what brilliant music can do and why it drives me crazy when people try to minimize the impact and value of music... I saw this tour (Queensryche was the opener) and i remember walking out of the venue just drained...

[@PathsLessTravelled]

Thank you for sharing your reaction. This song is one I seldom revisit, its just so strong

[@moodmusic4life]

Good for you reacting to it as a vet

[@jherbranson]

I love how you stop and really open up about the power of this song, juuuuussst before Kirk Hammets solo that takes it to the moon. This is a great reaction video, thank you.

[@Froggeth81]

There's something about this song/video combination that brings tears to my eyes every time. It's unbelievably harrowing and real, particularly the "kill me" part always gets me. My favourite music video ever, nothing moves me the same way. Absolutely genius and powerful.

[@improveourselves3929]

Thank you for leaving the heartfelt honest emotions in the reaction. I too felt those pains, for I have actually been through a multi-month damaged body and coma but was partially aware and dreaming but they assumed I was out. It's quite the harrowing experience indeed, and I'm really happy that people like you have empathy to understand what we went through. My friend died right next to me, and although we were both victims in the car accident, I still have survivor's guilt, but his neck was broken so thank God my neck was still intact, though many other parts weren't. Anyway, thank you again for the heartfelt reaction. It's nice to know that someone else opens up and feels for the worlds of both physical and emotional pain that such an excruciating situation can invoke. God bless you Kevin.

[@mliza7257]

I AM SO WITH YOU! POWERFUL MASTERPIECE!! 30 Years after I heard and saw the video. I was so distracted with other metal bands but then all of sudden saw this whole video. The academics of this song, A definitely piece of art.... and I am speechelsss. Why didnt't I see this video before for what is what. DUDE! I with you!! PEARL FROM HEAVEN!

[@ReVerus_B]

Thank you for putting this video out. This is indeed how many of us felt growing up, and if we were lucky enough we get this perspective before our lives were thrown away. My brother and I, and many of our friends, joined the military straight out of school, and I can tell you most of us have a very different perspective on things after seeing that side of it.

[@glenseivers8318]

Love your channel Ken. I don't think I've clicked on a vid faster in my life.

[@KenLavigne]

Wow, thanks!

[@glenseivers8318]

My pleasure. ❤️ from Australia.

[@NJTRAF]

Thank you for sharing this Ken, no shame or anything in crying with this, you're human and you feel. I'm ex-military, joined up after 9/11 and prior to that I didn't even consider danger, I had never heard One until about 6 months into my training when a friend introduced me. I saw the video not long after and what you describe here describes what quickly happened to me - the realisation of our mortality. To this day I get the goosebumps, the hairs stand up on back of my neck and I get a lump in my throat with this song. You're not alone in this one, alot of us feel this and it's good that we do.

[@rudydesantiago5017]

"Really powerful peace of storytelling" is spot on Ken. I didn't understand this song fully at first but I do now and it also drove me to tears... absolutely no shame in that.

[@kateg6029]

Oh bless your cotton socks, your emotional response blew me away. It’s a great song and storyline. I am a nurse and this song keeps me humble and motivated to understand my patients journey. I have cheered, fought, prayed, advocated, and cried my heart out.

[@mtbjim]

That was the Best reaction video I’ve ever seen!! Thank You for being real.

[@johndinsdale4454]

'Its so clean. The bass hasn't even entered yet.' The whole album in two sentences 😂

[@USMCMachine]

Glad you decided to show the video. Showing emotion to great music is nothing to worry about. Music should make you feel something. I was in the Marines for 10 years. And this song always made me think about what if this happens to my men or myself. There’s definitely fates worse then death. and some of us have had to see it. Live it. Or inflict it. Im glad I found your channel. Always nice seeing people who can relate to music. And feel the words.

[@tk72231968]

Great song to re-visit and react with Ken. I hope you get a chance to react and comment on Baby Metal's new single "Metal Kingdom". Su-metal's vocals seem to me, very much improved range and I'm looking forward to what a vocal coach/teacher thinks.

[@georgewootten6753]

I feel you with this one. This is remarkably powerful song and video. I saw this once. It took me years to build up the, what, courage? before I could watch it again.

[@Game-of-Heroic-Meaning]

Thank you for letting it impact you so profoundly. It gave me the opportunity to explore my own emotions and the impact that the song had on me. Well played.

[@mikew3563]

I gotta say I just love how you give your reactions true undivided attention and your emotion, you don't listen to or hear music, you FEEL IT, and that my friend is what its all about!

[@rodneykandel3162]

Thanks for putting out this video. This song has a special place for me. In 1994, I was a sophomore in highschool. I was in a horrific car accident. I got hit in the head very hard. I had a traumatic brain injury. While in the hospital, after I was all patched up. I was out of it. So much so that I vaguely remember anything at all about even being in the hospital. Except one thing. In my room, before I came to. I assume my brother or my mom knew I liked MTV. Someone had turned it on the TV in my room. That song came on, I don't know when, but it must have been before I came to. I just remember hearing it. I couldn't open my eyes, but I could heard that song. I wasn't necessarily a Metallica fan at the time but it was like that song melted into my head. Like somehow it was the perfect description of what I was experiencing at the time. After that, I became quite the Metallica fan. Weird how things work out sometimes. Thank you!!

[@Megascream79]

I subbed to you because this was the realist reaction to this song I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this.

[@matti72033]

Amazing reaction. Thanks for posting. When I was young, I just loved this song because it rocked. Now that I'm older and actually know what it's about, it's hard not to get choked up when hearing it.

[@zat1342]

Excellent and heartfelt take, Ken. Thank you for it.

[@luvnalaska44]

They were so young and so fabulous. Love them today as well.

[@LunarChrome67]

Thank you for posting this. When I first heard the song years ago, I was moved emotionally but not by the same sorrow I get from it today 20ish years later. The blend of the film and the music had me in full respect of Jame and crew. They took something and made it available to generations. Thank you for feeling it with us, and know that the journey through this song, and film is evolving and familiar and timeless in a strange Wonderful way.

[@Aussie_stu]

Thank you so very much for leaving in your raw emotional reaction. It was so powerful and matched the song and clip. I was on the emotional ride right there with you. thank you.

[@mixedcryptoarts3579]

I’ve got a little teary nearly every time I’ve watched this over the last 30 yrs .. touching stuff

[@redstar612]

Still goose Bumps after 30 years and 100000x times i heard ONE🤘

[@fxcolin]

So much energy, so much feelings.. this song is one of the most pure expressions of what Metal is.

[@janicekelly6667]

Love you

[@casachezdoom2588]

I noticed that this song hits me a lot harder now than when I was a teenager. I guess it makes sense.

[@marcarcmracmcram4275]

Thank you for releasing this heart felt reaction‘I’m watching this on Poppy Day New Zealand,respect to all fallen soldiers and the ones who return,thank you ❤

[@linuskarlsson5974]

Wonderful reaction, thank you for daring to express emotions like that and share with us! Thank you❤

[@NoahWiles]

I deeply appreciate you deciding to share your moment of vulnerability with us rather than not. It is very courageous and much needed in this world. Many thanks.

[@BrickNewton]

I was about 10 or 11 when this came out and they played it on the weekly music show on TV, it really had a major impact on me, musically and emotionally

[@deborahskinner9578]

Thank you for posting this. I think you have perfectly demonstrated the exact reaction the video and its message was designed to achieve. A beautiful and devastating masterpiece.

[@davidhinshaw3236]

The final chapter of this song musically reflects the frantic desperation he feels. Faced with an agonizing descent into madness, he scrambles for any glimmer of hope. To no avail.... Thank you for the heartfelt reaction. You remind me of the good in people, and that is nice.

[@seansweeney1615]

Thank you for being yourself and being vulnerable. This is why I watch your videos. Again thank you.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Completely classic song. Heavy, harrowing video. And commendable for leaving the raw emotions in.

[@dolphenwulf2431]

Musica and video comes together as a masterpiece. This video makes me feel a way I've never felt. You can't describe the feeling.

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming! You are a delight...please keep it up😀

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

i like that you need so much time to find the right words. a break can say more than thousand words.

[@charlesland3877]

I cry at this to sometimes, my friend. It is deep and incredibly powerful. Thank you for sharing your heart, keep being AWESOME.

[@tracyrhoades6420]

This isn’t just a song to listen to or a video to watch, but rather something to feel and experience.

[@babayagaslobbedaknobba]

Everything about this song is genius.

[@rumdriven8259]

Solid and honest reaction to this music video. Your empathy is a sign of your character. A great one. Big cheers to you.

[@melloman8210]

We appreciate your emotion in this review. We’ve all experienced a range with this song and video 🤘🏻. Thank you for doing what you do 🤘🏻

[@sketchtherapy1218]

It's like the vocals are the desperate pleas, the drum and bass the fast beating hard as breath is held & the guitars the endless pain. He is fully awake but he has no face.