Great reaction. I cried when I saw Vai. Feel like I've been on a 35 year journey with him. Saw him live in 1987 playing for David Lee Roth. Blew my mind! Thanks for sharing this.
@@lnariousreacts I know exactly what you mean. To me, Steve Vai represents the instantaneous moment between inspiration and manifestation. It's like he just goes into a zone and allows the universe to play through him. I'm loving your channel. This is Music Appreciation 101. Keep up the great work.
Steve has been my favorite guitarist of all time since 2000, I was 14 at the time. Fell in love immediately with The Ultra Zone! He’s still killing it!
@@lnariousreacts This is probably the most heartfelt reaction to this song I've seen. By the way it's not your bad to be obsessed with those transitions, you just hear transitions that are GODLIKE lvl ! ;)
I love watching Polyphia make people's heads explode and your reaction is by far the most honest I've seen. I'm sure the bois love seeing people who actually feel something
when i watched your first reaction to polyphia, i knew you would appreciate this. it broke me too. the perfection of everything. the video, the composition, the fusion of styles, the balance of complexity to familiarity/simplicity, the layering of sounds, scotty plucking the juiciest riff ive ever heard....it really is 10/10, a masterpiece.
That was a very honest and raw video. It was great to see you vibe to the song. They are in a class of their own, and you seem like a very authentic and lovely person. I hope the boys catch this video and relish seeing the amazing feels their creation has given you!
I just discovered this group a few days ago. Can already see they clearly belong doing this, and they should never, ever stop. They're so damn good you can practically hear the guitars singing lyrics.
When I discovered Polyphia (right around when they released G.O.A.T.) I literally asked myself how I could have lived life without them until that moment. I was shocked.
The first time I saw this, I did the same thing! The passion they put into their music is astonishing, and that's why videos like this should always be supported. I could've listened to it and loved it but seeing them and the pure love of the music they make puts it on another level. Your reaction was Great to see, and that got you a new Subscriber.
I've been a fan of polyphia for many years now but this is the first track they put out that legitimately brought a tear to my eye. Playing God was great goat was great neurotica is great etc but this is the first track that they've put out that just brings it all together in a way that just I wouldn't change anything. Absolutely fantastic and Tim's philosophy of a balance between flexing and Melody just shines through. Seeing how far they've come it's just fantastic
I just found your channel in the last couple of days. Can I say, you are a breath of fresh air in the reaction community. So nice that you react to the video not your camera. I love polyphia, but the thumbs up is for you not them.
I was just introduced to polyphia one week ago through this song. Since then I have made this my alarm clock song. I am ecstatic to see your reaction because it gives me hope that you and your generation can still feel REAL music. I found myself teary eyed and trembling when I first saw this video. Thank you for the hope. I think you are a true human being.
I just found your channel from some Jinjer reactions, but your reaction to this song (which I have been overplaying it since it came out) made me subscribe. Great stuff!
Almost everybody focused on the technicality of how they play the instruments. I'm thankful and glad to see someone appreciating the vibe, the musicality, passion and emotions of the song. Got teary eyed watching you react too.
I stumbled across this video, and after having watched so many, this is not even close--by far my favorite reaction creator i've watched. So much fun, the real expressions and emotions. It really felt like someone else was experiencing this just as I was. Please keep doing this! Not just for me, but for the thousands of people who feel this music the same. p.s. i'd like to humbly request a polyphia-bloodbath (ft. chino moreno!) reaction! Regardless, you've earned a new loyal subscriber!
I wept watching how this hit you. You expressed so beautifully the joy this track gives me every single time I watch it. It really means a lot to me. Thank you. Blessings xo
great reaction, Steve Vai was voted the 10th greatest guitar player of all time. Steve doesn't need words, he tells a story with his facial expressions, he makes his guitar talk, you will get a similar reaction to ego death by watching STEVE VAI , TENDER SURRENDER (SteveVaiHimself) video, the tears will definitely be flowing, then you will be dancing with a big smile watching STEVE VAI INCREDIBLE GUITAR PERFORMANCE HD video, Steve live at a festival with a great line up of guitar player's, great duel with keyboard/guitar player TONY McALPINE, you will enjoy the unusual guitar line up in the middle section of the tune, also NOW WE RUN (SteveVaiHimself) video, Steve Vai playing with 2 violinists, also keep an eye on the drummer Jeremy colsons great performance during NOW WE RUN, it's not a big drum kit but he can certainly play it. another tune that will get the tears going is from a show I saw many years ago in London, the beautiful WHISPERING A PRAYER live at the Astoria London, the only problem with this show was the poor camera work, but same again watch Steve's facial expressions telling the story to the audience, then for some really wild guitar and bass playing you've got to watch Steve and his long time friend and the best singer/ bass player I've ever seen BILLY SHEEHAN, performing a song they used to play with David Lee Roth back in the middle 1980's SHYBOY, have a look at "SHYBOY" ( Zawzaw Zaw) video on RUclips, the same year as SHYBOY was released in 1986 Steve Vai played guitar in the movie "CROSSROADS", have a look at the" EPIC GUITAR BATTLE SCENE" with RALPH MACCHIO, (remember the karate kid! ),who will win Steve the devil's champion or Ralph!. best wishes from the north east coast of England. enjoy these great performances.
The young band itself is very talented and with the addition of guitar legend Steve Vai in this song puts it over the top. Not everyone is a fan of Vai because he's known as a "shredder" but this song proved he can still do his thing at a slower pace. The man is I believe 60 years old. But it's cool to see old school with new school.
Your authenticity and energy is incredible. Keep doing what you're doing I don't think that any of us yet realize the reach of Polyphia's influence. Strong suggestion for their 2018 release G.O.A.T.
I feel you girl! I cry very often listening to music i like and always get the “why are u crying listening to music”… They won’t understand , the exploding emotions some pieces of music build in my chest.. And i’m a 28yo male bearded metalhead ahahahah Love your reaction!
I'm a metalhead too and I'm 49. Been listening to death metal n stuff since highschool and still does. I cry a lot to music, especially when I'm a bit drunk. I can even listen to opera and my tears flow like a river 😀And the best thing about getting older is that you don't care anymore what other people think. Just feel the music and let it out. Music is fantastic!
38yo male metalhead here who is exactly the same. Music has always been something that acts as an outlet for emotions to me. my playlist is nothing but songs that can invoke emotions or take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, I wouldn't be alive today if I didn't have that outlet.
absolutely loved ur reaction! Just the way I reacted the first time I heard the song and video. I've seen a lot of reactions since, but urs is very genuine and it's so good to see how u totally enjoy this almost perfect song in every bone of ur body. U earned a sub here!
Instant Sub. You are an absolute breath of fresh air. I am captivated by your authenticity.This is the first time I've watched someone express emotions literally identical to my own. I really thought it was just me.
The concept of ego death is something I'm very interested in. To me one of the ultimate challenges to one's ego is having children, and this song I feel encapsulates that. It starts very humbly but finishes in such a joyous eruption, before ending calmly and serenely at the end, catching all the spills and thrills along the way. I love music that is deep like this and operates on so many levels. It's a never-ending gift we can keep returning to.
There are three stages on this video. In each one of them a guitarist sat on a throne. We go from a deep internal Basement, to a first floor, to a rooftop. Elevating. Tim is the face of this group so he sat on the deeper level. Then he kills his ego and ascends, There the second guitarist takes the lead and eliminates his own ego. On the higher part is the experienced wise Master that is more elevated and experienced. At the end the trumpet man is higher than all, seeking no protagonism or importance. This is about playing for the group and not being a ego Maniac soloist
Not only did your reaction make me cry myself (as it was pretty much my reaction the first time I heard it as well), it also got you an instant sub from me. Keep that passion and don’t ever change a thing🙏🏽
It is very nice to expose yourself like that. There's no question, you have a beautiful soul . Keep sharing moments like that. Its good for all humankind. Polyfia have that ability to deeply touch us!👍🤘❤
Yo, if you're mildly obsessed with transitions, you need to listen to either Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live at sonic pump studios) or Symphony X - The Odyssey, both are grand epic journeys with nothing but the tastiest of transitions followed by the tastiest of transitions all packed together in a passionate, wonderful, beautiful, and terrifying, musical (metal) journey. Both tracks are a 10 from me and have layers upon layers upon layers and are master classes in how to transition between different parts of songs and still have everything be cohesive while widely varied.
WOW! Thanks. I don't feel alone anymore. I've watched Ego Death about 50 times (although I lost count months ago), and I've cried everytime. When Steve Vai does that pick tap against the strings and pickups I generally miss the next 10 seconds or so as I'm so busy crying and punching the air. I hope you do more Polyphia as yours is by far the best reaction vid to this I've seen. Your reactions to Playing God were also priceless.
Hi, I am from Kazakhstan. I just found your channel today and I was delighted by your reaction to this video. Such pure emotion on your part. I'm 32 years old, but I too cried during Steve Vai's solo. Will look forward to hearing more of your reactions!
Been on a Polyphia kick (ngl I always am xD) and I just found your reaction. Truly one of the most heartfelt, and emotional (to anything) I've ever seen. It's a truly beautiful thing to witness someone get lost in the music and let their expressions to the sounds speak. So thank you for this gift. That being said, I've been following Polyphia for a while now and when Scott kicks in with that massive sounding electric at 1:54 gave me goosebumps. I absolutely love what they're doing now, but it definitely felt like a deliberate call back to their earlier material.
I react to music the same way. I feel it in a giddy/tragic observation of beauty and I am very impressed by your reaction. As a musician, having someone react like this to something Im playing is an honor from the bottom of my soul. Bless you for blessing us.
I LOVE your childlike exuberance and your natural, uninhibited, beautiful expression of emotions. Being neurodivergent myself, I instantly resonate with you. Beautiful soul.
Thank you for sharing this with us. My response to this masterpiece of perfection, was almost identical. If a song lacks vocals, most tend not to be emotionally engaged. Their loss!!!😉
I understand your reaction. It moves me to tears as well. The soulful wailing of Steve's performance reminds me of mourning a love lost long ago. There's hope in it at the end, tho. The symbolism in the video is powerful overall.
I didn't cry when i heard that song for the very first time, but i think I've listened to this particular song, around 200 times, i just can't get enough of it!
It's so great to see a reactor with as much love and passion for music as the musicians that make it! Thumbs up to you for this! Just found you from Jinjer reactions and subscribed right away. Music is life!!
The reaction you got when hearing steve vai is exactly what made him one of the greats. That's just what Steve Vai does.. hearing him play just opens a floodgate of emotion. A truly unmatched legend. Soaring the sky along with the other greats humanity has produced. Welcome to Steve Vai.
I’ve been listening to Polyphia religiously for the past year or so, got to finally see them live and meet the band in Denver this year. Every time I hear their music it gives me goosebumps
Loved your reaction, it's a different spin than the usual reactors with you showing your reaction through your physical reactions and adding comments in via spontaneous remarks or the onscreen captions. Seeing as yours is a recent YT channel, I'd love to see your reactions to the usual suspects of Metal songs for beginners as I noticed you already did a Jinjer reaction (and to see yourself work your way up the Metal genre ladder haha)
@@lnariousreacts Hey there, I'm so sorry for the late reply, was offline for a bit and my notifications got a bit clogged up and I just noticed this now. Oh wow, well, Metal is such a huge and unexpectedly diverse genre to react to, and that's without taking into account Rock music separately. Without going into too much detail, I'll mention the biggest bands in terms of overall impact and popularity as per the timeline of metal in general, and name 2 songs which are most unlike each other in their discography so you get an idea of the range of music of each band - *Black Sabbath* - Generally considered the first Metal band ever, tend to be slower and have a classic metal feel, Heavy song - War Pigs, Soft song - Changes *Judas Priest* and *Iron Maiden* - Biggest of the NWOBHM bands, bands which sped up metal in the 80s and added more melody and aggression to the template, Heavy song - Painkiller (JP)/The Trooper (IM), Soft song - Beyond the Realms of Death (JP)/Wasting Love (IM) *Metallica* and the rest of the Big 4 *Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer* - Biggest Thrash bands ever, Thrash metal took the basic idea of NWOBHM and dialed up the aggression, speed and technicality to much higher levels, each one of the Big 4 has an unique identity while still remaining thrash, Heavy song - Master of Puppets (MET)/Holy Wars (MEG)/Indians (ANT)/Raining Blood (SLY), Soft song - Nothing else matters (MET)/A tout le monde (MEG)/Safe Home (ANT)/Seasons in the Abyss (SLY) Other big bands from other genres to get introduced to, *Pantera* for Groove metal (check out 'Domination' and 'Cemetary Gates'), *Dreamtheater* for Progressive metal (check out 'A Nightmare to Remember' and 'Wither') Seriously, I am omitting so many songs and so many bands and so many genres, but this is the typical starting point for most metal beginners, so try these and let's see how it goes from here on 😅
love seeing your response to the music, been listening to this band for like a decade so it's awesome to see they're growth over those years. if you wanna check out another prog band I would highly recommend The Contortionist :^) cheers
Thanks for the great video! You are the real version of Amy (scarecrow) from the galaxy outlaws sci-fi series. Amazing and relatable reaction to an amazing song!
She likes it , she like it. LOL Yeah, we all like the sound these guys make. And I been lisening to steve Vai since I was 12 back in 1988 What other songs have you reacted to?
When you feel notes and don't just hear them, a good composition well executed can take you on an emotional ride. That's why you need to get a guitar if you don't already have one. While you're at it, look up work from Steve Vai; the man on the throne that played the end of the song. Having a legend do a guest appearance on a track is an honor. Seeing these guys and a few others in a niche genre carrying the torch for virtuosic playing does my heart good. Next rabbit hole is Plini Cascade since Steve Vai gave the guy a nod on Twitter.
I've been a steve vai fan for many of years. Not sure how he does it but his music and guitar playing calms my busy brain. He makes it to were you can pick out every note he's playing. You should check out a "erotic nightmares" and " tender surrender " if you do. Keep in mind all of the sound effects on these songs he's doing with the guitar. Love your reactions.
I am here and now I am subscribed because your reaction to this absolute Masterpiece was the same as mine it literally brought me to tears their talent is unmatched and their passion for it is just as good🫶💜🔥💯🤌
The same thing happens to me when the music goes through me and makes me collapse, I can't stop the tears, and one of the musicians that causes me that is Steve Vai, he puts so much passion when he plays the guitar that it goes through me in an indescribable way.
Its my goal is to watch everyone’s reaction to Polyphia. Just to try and recreate 1/10th of what I felt when I heard these songs for the first time. And I gotta be honest, yours is the closest I’ve gotten to the feeling of true raw emotion I felt upon first hearing this band. These guys single handidly brought back my passion for music, and your reaction is the perfect personification of why it happened. Thank you :)
Drums and bass guitar sounds realllly extra nice in this song. They def uplifted all the instruments in this song to go with the thematic of the title.
Great reaction.
I cried when I saw Vai.
Feel like I've been on a 35 year journey with him. Saw him live in 1987 playing for David Lee Roth.
Blew my mind! Thanks for sharing this.
His emotions pour out of him, his face was lighting up - one of the deepest connections I've experienced from a musician who didnt use their voice!
@@lnariousreacts I know exactly what you mean. To me, Steve Vai represents the instantaneous moment between inspiration and manifestation. It's like he just goes into a zone and allows the universe to play through him. I'm loving your channel. This is Music Appreciation 101.
Keep up the great work.
Steve has been my favorite guitarist of all time since 2000, I was 14 at the time. Fell in love immediately with The Ultra Zone! He’s still killing it!
I am so happy someone else feels the emotion from this music. I truly thought I was alone
I thought I was alone, too! It's been such an amazing feeling knowing others experience music as deeply as me! 🥰
Their music just evokes passion and emotion
@@lnariousreacts This is probably the most heartfelt reaction to this song I've seen.
By the way it's not your bad to be obsessed with those transitions, you just hear transitions that are GODLIKE lvl ! ;)
Same here🎶🥰
No way, you are not alone. Their energy, caresses like souls.🖤
I've never seem someone else have that reaction. I cried too. Glad to see someone else be made happy enough to cry by this song.
That makes 3 of us
I cried as well. This song just overwhelms me with emotion.
every time!
Yep!
Cried too, not only how well written and techinical but how tasteful the Vai portion is.
I love watching Polyphia make people's heads explode and your reaction is by far the most honest I've seen.
I'm sure the bois love seeing people who actually feel something
Omg i heard this song so many times already and almost cryied with your reaction. MORE POLYPHIA!!!
when i watched your first reaction to polyphia, i knew you would appreciate this. it broke me too. the perfection of everything. the video, the composition, the fusion of styles, the balance of complexity to familiarity/simplicity, the layering of sounds, scotty plucking the juiciest riff ive ever heard....it really is 10/10, a masterpiece.
1000% agree!!
Steve Vai's Tender Surrender, whispering a prayer, and Teeth of the Hydra are incredible.
Tender surrender might break her. That’s a passionate song for most people.
@@catalystguitarguy yes, the second one too.
Tender Surrender is just Steve making love to the guitar!
well based on these comments i have to listen to this song now!
Lotus feet or whispering a prayer
This reaction got me to subscribe. I got teary when you did, just seeing how much you felt it. Gets me the same way, music like that.
Thank you so much!
The trumpet at the end is like the feeling you get when someone brings you a glass of water after a good old-fashioned rolley polley session...🙂
i love that scene with the 3 of them back to back to back. Its like you can make an argument those are the 3 best guitarists alive today
Who would argue against that though?
That was a very honest and raw video. It was great to see you vibe to the song. They are in a class of their own, and you seem like a very authentic and lovely person. I hope the boys catch this video and relish seeing the amazing feels their creation has given you!
Thank you!! I am IN LOVE with their passion and soul - I'm just grateful I get to experience it and share it with all of you!
I just discovered this group a few days ago. Can already see they clearly belong doing this, and they should never, ever stop. They're so damn good you can practically hear the guitars singing lyrics.
When I discovered Polyphia (right around when they released G.O.A.T.) I literally asked myself how I could have lived life without them until that moment.
I was shocked.
The first time I saw this, I did the same thing! The passion they put into their music is astonishing, and that's why videos like this should always be supported. I could've listened to it and loved it but seeing them and the pure love of the music they make puts it on another level. Your reaction was Great to see, and that got you a new Subscriber.
I've been a fan of polyphia for many years now but this is the first track they put out that legitimately brought a tear to my eye. Playing God was great goat was great neurotica is great etc but this is the first track that they've put out that just brings it all together in a way that just I wouldn't change anything. Absolutely fantastic and Tim's philosophy of a balance between flexing and Melody just shines through. Seeing how far they've come it's just fantastic
Same here
Aye!
Same. so, so good. made me emotional, and then steve passing the torch. awesome
40oz is great
Same, but sweet tea solo also made cry.
I just found your channel in the last couple of days. Can I say, you are a breath of fresh air in the reaction community. So nice that you react to the video not your camera. I love polyphia, but the thumbs up is for you not them.
Wow! Thank you so much 🥰 I never thought I'd be doing these reaction vods, but I'm glad I am!
I was just introduced to polyphia one week ago through this song. Since then I have made this my alarm clock song. I am ecstatic to see your reaction because it gives me hope that you and your generation can still feel REAL music. I found myself teary eyed and trembling when I first saw this video. Thank you for the hope. I think you are a true human being.
I can't agree more when you said "Look at their passion!" That's all I can thing about with all their songs, and especially this one
It's so great to see such a pure emotional reaction to music.
Your emotion watching that brought more out in me.
That's the power of music!! 🤘
I just found your channel from some Jinjer reactions, but your reaction to this song (which I have been overplaying it since it came out) made me subscribe. Great stuff!
Almost everybody focused on the technicality of how they play the instruments. I'm thankful and glad to see someone appreciating the vibe, the musicality, passion and emotions of the song. Got teary eyed watching you react too.
I stumbled across this video, and after having watched so many, this is not even close--by far my favorite reaction creator i've watched. So much fun, the real expressions and emotions. It really felt like someone else was experiencing this just as I was. Please keep doing this! Not just for me, but for the thousands of people who feel this music the same.
p.s. i'd like to humbly request a polyphia-bloodbath (ft. chino moreno!) reaction! Regardless, you've earned a new loyal subscriber!
This means so much to me -- thank you!! I absolutely love music, and being able to share that love and passion with all of you is amazing!
I wept watching how this hit you. You expressed so beautifully the joy this track gives me every single time I watch it. It really means a lot to me. Thank you. Blessings xo
Yay happy tears for amazing music. Loved the reaction.
great reaction, Steve Vai was voted the 10th greatest guitar player of all time. Steve doesn't need words, he tells a story with his facial expressions, he makes his guitar talk, you will get a similar reaction to ego death by watching STEVE VAI , TENDER SURRENDER (SteveVaiHimself) video, the tears will definitely be flowing, then you will be dancing with a big smile watching STEVE VAI INCREDIBLE GUITAR PERFORMANCE HD video, Steve live at a festival with a great line up of guitar player's, great duel with keyboard/guitar player TONY McALPINE, you will enjoy the unusual guitar line up in the middle section of the tune, also NOW WE RUN (SteveVaiHimself) video, Steve Vai playing with 2 violinists, also keep an eye on the drummer Jeremy colsons great performance during NOW WE RUN, it's not a big drum kit but he can certainly play it. another tune that will get the tears going is from a show I saw many years ago in London, the beautiful WHISPERING A PRAYER live at the Astoria London, the only problem with this show was the poor camera work, but same again watch Steve's facial expressions telling the story to the audience, then for some really wild guitar and bass playing you've got to watch Steve and his long time friend and the best singer/ bass player I've ever seen BILLY SHEEHAN, performing a song they used to play with David Lee Roth back in the middle 1980's SHYBOY, have a look at "SHYBOY" ( Zawzaw Zaw) video on RUclips, the same year as SHYBOY was released in 1986 Steve Vai played guitar in the movie "CROSSROADS", have a look at the" EPIC GUITAR BATTLE SCENE" with RALPH MACCHIO, (remember the karate kid! ),who will win Steve the devil's champion or Ralph!. best wishes from the north east coast of England. enjoy these great performances.
It literally renews my faith in humanity when I know I'm not the only person who is emotionally punched in the face by true artistry like this group
*Offers a psychic ice pack* It hurts so good!
@@thetalantonx SO GOOD!!!
Right now they are the golden standard for what music should be.
I agree! They are phenomenal!
In my opinion they need a real sound
@@RJ-sy4yh And what on earth would that be in your expert opinion?
Amazing reaction... your passion for music and the beauty that lies within it ,is very evident and appreciated!
Thank you so much!! That means a lot to me ☺️
Love how music can emotionally unlock people. Glad I'm not the only one 👌
The young band itself is very talented and with the addition of guitar legend Steve Vai in this song puts it over the top. Not everyone is a fan of Vai because he's known as a "shredder" but this song proved he can still do his thing at a slower pace. The man is I believe 60 years old. But it's cool to see old school with new school.
Your authenticity and energy is incredible. Keep doing what you're doing
I don't think that any of us yet realize the reach of Polyphia's influence. Strong suggestion for their 2018 release G.O.A.T.
"GET IT BASS MAN" yaaaas
I've got an affinity for bass players!
I feel you girl! I cry very often listening to music i like and always get the “why are u crying listening to music”… They won’t understand , the exploding emotions some pieces of music build in my chest..
And i’m a 28yo male bearded metalhead ahahahah
Love your reaction!
Same, though not to the same extent, there's some songs that just have such a powerful effect on me.
I'm a metalhead too and I'm 49. Been listening to death metal n stuff since highschool and still does. I cry a lot to music, especially when I'm a bit drunk. I can even listen to opera and my tears flow like a river 😀And the best thing about getting older is that you don't care anymore what other people think. Just feel the music and let it out. Music is fantastic!
38yo male metalhead here who is exactly the same. Music has always been something that acts as an outlet for emotions to me. my playlist is nothing but songs that can invoke emotions or take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, I wouldn't be alive today if I didn't have that outlet.
absolutely loved ur reaction! Just the way I reacted the first time I heard the song and video. I've seen a lot of reactions since, but urs is very genuine and it's so good to see how u totally enjoy this almost perfect song in every bone of ur body. U earned a sub here!
im happy i get to share this with others who feel the same!! 🥰
Instant Sub. You are an absolute breath of fresh air. I am captivated by your authenticity.This is the first time I've watched someone express emotions literally identical to my own. I really thought it was just me.
This means a lot to me!! Thank you for sharing 🥰 I can't wait to put out more videos!
This girl can really feel it! I feel you!
The concept of ego death is something I'm very interested in. To me one of the ultimate challenges to one's ego is having children, and this song I feel encapsulates that. It starts very humbly but finishes in such a joyous eruption, before ending calmly and serenely at the end, catching all the spills and thrills along the way. I love music that is deep like this and operates on so many levels. It's a never-ending gift we can keep returning to.
There are three stages on this video. In each one of them a guitarist sat on a throne. We go from a deep internal Basement, to a first floor, to a rooftop. Elevating. Tim is the face of this group so he sat on the deeper level. Then he kills his ego and ascends, There the second guitarist takes the lead and eliminates his own ego. On the higher part is the experienced wise Master that is more elevated and experienced. At the end the trumpet man is higher than all, seeking no protagonism or importance.
This is about playing for the group and not being a ego Maniac soloist
Not only did your reaction make me cry myself (as it was pretty much my reaction the first time I heard it as well), it also got you an instant sub from me. Keep that passion and don’t ever change a thing🙏🏽
It is very nice to expose yourself like that. There's no question, you have a beautiful soul . Keep sharing moments like that. Its good for all humankind. Polyfia have that ability to deeply touch us!👍🤘❤
you are so kind!! thank you ☺️ 🥰
Steve Vai -- Tender Surrender. Let's just say you'll probably need a cigarette after.
Yo, if you're mildly obsessed with transitions, you need to listen to either Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live at sonic pump studios) or Symphony X - The Odyssey, both are grand epic journeys with nothing but the tastiest of transitions followed by the tastiest of transitions all packed together in a passionate, wonderful, beautiful, and terrifying, musical (metal) journey. Both tracks are a 10 from me and have layers upon layers upon layers and are master classes in how to transition between different parts of songs and still have everything be cohesive while widely varied.
The older guitar player is Steve Vai. One of the greatest guitar players in the past 30 years
I watched this video forever ago but I still enjoy how sincere and heartfelt your reaction is my dude.
Never change
absolutely love watching your reaction to this🤘
great seeing others that get the extreme intensity rush
The best reaction video of the song! So passionate, vibing, spontaneous and honest! Loved it
WOW! Thanks. I don't feel alone anymore. I've watched Ego Death about 50 times (although I lost count months ago), and I've cried everytime. When Steve Vai does that pick tap against the strings and pickups I generally miss the next 10 seconds or so as I'm so busy crying and punching the air. I hope you do more Polyphia as yours is by far the best reaction vid to this I've seen. Your reactions to Playing God were also priceless.
Hi, I am from Kazakhstan. I just found your channel today and I was delighted by your reaction to this video. Such pure emotion on your part. I'm 32 years old, but I too cried during Steve Vai's solo. Will look forward to hearing more of your reactions!
Absolutely outstanding. The song, and your reaction. Keep it up!
Been on a Polyphia kick (ngl I always am xD) and I just found your reaction. Truly one of the most heartfelt, and emotional (to anything) I've ever seen. It's a truly beautiful thing to witness someone get lost in the music and let their expressions to the sounds speak. So thank you for this gift.
That being said, I've been following Polyphia for a while now and when Scott kicks in with that massive sounding electric at 1:54 gave me goosebumps. I absolutely love what they're doing now, but it definitely felt like a deliberate call back to their earlier material.
Look what popped up as a suggestion. It's my friend, Lnarious. I needed this. Thank you.
Wonderful, wonderful, so wonderful. I can't get enough of it. I'm glad your emotions matched the lift of the song so well. It was great.
I react to music the same way. I feel it in a giddy/tragic observation of beauty and I am very impressed by your reaction. As a musician, having someone react like this to something Im playing is an honor from the bottom of my soul. Bless you for blessing us.
Just subbed yesterday. Keep coming back to watch your reaction. It's awesome to see the appreciation of beautiful music.
Thank you!!!
I sincerely hope that polyphia sees this reaction. So they can see how their music makes people feel.
Id die!! 🥹
art is shared consciousness. so cool to feel that song for the first time again.
thank you for sharing this 🥰
Your reaction taught me so much about how I too relate to this music. And why I grew up obsessed with Vai. Thought I was the only one.
Loved seeing Polyphia give Steve Vai his flowers. So much talent and respect in this video. The song and video are 100% perfect!
I LOVE your childlike exuberance and your natural, uninhibited, beautiful expression of emotions. Being neurodivergent myself, I instantly resonate with you. Beautiful soul.
Love your reaction to the big drop with Steve Vai. Was my reaction exactly. That part is the best block of music I’ve ever heard.
that was, by far, the best reaction ever! So many emotions! Loooved so much!
Thank you for sharing this with us. My response to this masterpiece of perfection, was almost identical. If a song lacks vocals, most tend not to be emotionally engaged. Their loss!!!😉
I understand your reaction. It moves me to tears as well. The soulful wailing of Steve's performance reminds me of mourning a love lost long ago. There's hope in it at the end, tho. The symbolism in the video is powerful overall.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way about music! This band in particular gives me goosebumps.
your love for good music and your ability to see and feel the passion is amazing!! also, you have the best smile i think i have ever seen!!
This song made me cry the first and last time I've listened to it. Proof you don't need lyrics to feel the vibes and music. 🎤 💧
Yup. The raw reaction got another sub.
thats my favourite song by them, and watching your review says it all, i concur.
You spoiled yourself on ABC, which is an excellent song, but I think you should check out "Look, But Don't Touch." It is a wild fuckin ride.
I didn't cry when i heard that song for the very first time, but i think I've listened to this particular song, around 200 times, i just can't get enough of it!
It's so great to see a reactor with as much love and passion for music as the musicians that make it! Thumbs up to you for this! Just found you from Jinjer reactions and subscribed right away. Music is life!!
Thank you!! I am so thankful for all the love and kindness everyone has been showing me!!
The reaction you got when hearing steve vai is exactly what made him one of the greats. That's just what Steve Vai does.. hearing him play just opens a floodgate of emotion. A truly unmatched legend. Soaring the sky along with the other greats humanity has produced. Welcome to Steve Vai.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing! It is probably the best my brain has ever felt in response to listening to someone play
I’ve been listening to Polyphia religiously for the past year or so, got to finally see them live and meet the band in Denver this year. Every time I hear their music it gives me goosebumps
Loved your reaction, it's a different spin than the usual reactors with you showing your reaction through your physical reactions and adding comments in via spontaneous remarks or the onscreen captions. Seeing as yours is a recent YT channel, I'd love to see your reactions to the usual suspects of Metal songs for beginners as I noticed you already did a Jinjer reaction (and to see yourself work your way up the Metal genre ladder haha)
thank you so much!! i would love to hear your suggestions for some songs!
@@lnariousreacts Hey there, I'm so sorry for the late reply, was offline for a bit and my notifications got a bit clogged up and I just noticed this now.
Oh wow, well, Metal is such a huge and unexpectedly diverse genre to react to, and that's without taking into account Rock music separately.
Without going into too much detail, I'll mention the biggest bands in terms of overall impact and popularity as per the timeline of metal in general, and name 2 songs which are most unlike each other in their discography so you get an idea of the range of music of each band -
*Black Sabbath* - Generally considered the first Metal band ever, tend to be slower and have a classic metal feel,
Heavy song - War Pigs, Soft song - Changes
*Judas Priest* and *Iron Maiden* - Biggest of the NWOBHM bands, bands which sped up metal in the 80s and added more melody and aggression to the template,
Heavy song - Painkiller (JP)/The Trooper (IM), Soft song - Beyond the Realms of Death (JP)/Wasting Love (IM)
*Metallica* and the rest of the Big 4 *Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer* - Biggest Thrash bands ever, Thrash metal took the basic idea of NWOBHM and dialed up the aggression, speed and technicality to much higher levels, each one of the Big 4 has an unique identity while still remaining thrash,
Heavy song - Master of Puppets (MET)/Holy Wars (MEG)/Indians (ANT)/Raining Blood (SLY), Soft song - Nothing else matters (MET)/A tout le monde (MEG)/Safe Home (ANT)/Seasons in the Abyss (SLY)
Other big bands from other genres to get introduced to, *Pantera* for Groove metal (check out 'Domination' and 'Cemetary Gates'), *Dreamtheater* for Progressive metal (check out 'A Nightmare to Remember' and 'Wither')
Seriously, I am omitting so many songs and so many bands and so many genres, but this is the typical starting point for most metal beginners, so try these and let's see how it goes from here on 😅
The best ego death reaction ,, greeting from Borneo
I love to see someone react to like ... math prog :D ... like fans used to scream for the Beatles back in the day! so happy
love seeing your response to the music, been listening to this band for like a decade so it's awesome to see they're growth over those years. if you wanna check out another prog band I would highly recommend The Contortionist :^) cheers
Best song of the year, I can't stop listening to it
Everything you felt, I felt the first time I heard it. Your an awesome vibe!
Thanks for the great video! You are the real version of Amy (scarecrow) from the galaxy outlaws sci-fi series. Amazing and relatable reaction to an amazing song!
This shook me. Beautiful reaction.
Resonance when perceived through the senses is beauty; through the mind, truth; through the heart, love.
She likes it , she like it. LOL Yeah, we all like the sound these guys make. And I been lisening to steve Vai since I was 12 back in 1988 What other songs have you reacted to?
My eyes sweated too when I listen to this for the first time and maybe the second. When Vai comes in for sure lol. Nice reaction
When you feel notes and don't just hear them, a good composition well executed can take you on an emotional ride. That's why you need to get a guitar if you don't already have one. While you're at it, look up work from Steve Vai; the man on the throne that played the end of the song. Having a legend do a guest appearance on a track is an honor. Seeing these guys and a few others in a niche genre carrying the torch for virtuosic playing does my heart good. Next rabbit hole is Plini Cascade since Steve Vai gave the guy a nod on Twitter.
I can’t imagine hearing this song with her audio setup. This is by far my favorite song to listen to right now so it must be insane
Definitely a rollercoaster ! I get emotional when listening to Steve Vai's For the Love of God
I've been a steve vai fan for many of years. Not sure how he does it but his music and guitar playing calms my busy brain. He makes it to were you can pick out every note he's playing. You should check out a "erotic nightmares" and " tender surrender " if you do. Keep in mind all of the sound effects on these songs he's doing with the guitar. Love your reactions.
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I am here and now I am subscribed because your reaction to this absolute Masterpiece was the same as mine it literally brought me to tears their talent is unmatched and their passion for it is just as good🫶💜🔥💯🤌
This reaction is THE feeling :))) luv u
I had to like and Subscribe to you, that passion in your reaction is what it is all about, Beautiful reaction. Keep up this immaculate content.
This. THIS is what happy sounds like, this gets my blood pumped mane I get hype
Welcome to the wonderful world of "throw my guitar away...why even try?"
I cried hard when Steve came in my guitar idol since 1990 so good to see someone invoke the same emotion as me when I saw this ❤❤
The same thing happens to me when the music goes through me and makes me collapse, I can't stop the tears, and one of the musicians that causes me that is Steve Vai, he puts so much passion when he plays the guitar that it goes through me in an indescribable way.
so beautiful how you feel the music, amazing reaction
It’s like a war in my head full of colors and lines and movements
Simply AMAZING 🎉
Its my goal is to watch everyone’s reaction to Polyphia. Just to try and recreate 1/10th of what I felt when I heard these songs for the first time. And I gotta be honest, yours is the closest I’ve gotten to the feeling of true raw emotion I felt upon first hearing this band. These guys single handidly brought back my passion for music, and your reaction is the perfect personification of why it happened.
Thank you :)
lol cant wait for the polyphia boys to see this
Drums and bass guitar sounds realllly extra nice in this song. They def uplifted all the instruments in this song to go with the thematic of the title.
Please do more of Polyphia for us. Loved the way you felt the soul of the music.
Which song would you suggest next??
@@lnariousreacts I would say checkout G.O.A.T. by these guys. Its one of the all time best from Polyphia.