In my opinion, it's one of the most emotional songs with impressive vocals. It's amazing how I'm technically impressed by your analysis while at the same time, I've developed a bit of a crush on you. :) I hope you understand this as a compliment and not as a silly pickup line.
The song is about an unrequited love, it is full of regret because he believes he drove her away by confessing his love to her. The video is about his obsession with her and inability to let her go after they split. If he becomes her, he never has to let her go. The story goes that Paul heard Corey working on the song by himself and he was really self-conscious about it but Paul convinced him to keep working on it. Then one day when Corey was particularly down Paul (bass), Jim (lead guitar) and Joey(drums) surprised him with some preliminary instrumentals to go along with it and it became a collaborative effort that the band had not experienced before. I will save the rest of the story for when you react to the Live acoustic version that the comments will no doubt beg you to react to. By the way... there are NINE members in Slipknot at this time and Snuff is their most popular of the slower, emotional songs but you are right. It is not their typical sound. This video was directed by Shawn (lead percussion) featuring cameos from Malcolm McDowell and Ashley Laurence.
@@ksensapp7702 the friend you are talking about was Paul Gray (Pig mask, Bassist) and he didn't commit suicide he OD'd. Snuff was the last song that both he and Joey Jordison (Kabuki mask, drums, died of a genetic disease) worked on. They were both alive when it got released, but since their death (especially Paul's) this song has been rededicated to their memory. When it was released it was about a friend who he confessed his love to but she did not love him back and it not only destroyed what hopes he had for a relationship but it ended their friendship too.
@@test-547 Not quite. Both Paul Gray and Joey Jordison were alive when the album All Hope is Gone was released in Sept 2009. It was the last song the three of them worked on together. Paul died May 2010 and Joey in July 2021. The song was rededicated to Paul after. The woman in question Corey was never actually married to. He was going through a divorce at the time but the 'friend' who helped him get through it was just being a good friend. He thought it was something more than that but he was wrong and when he told her she disconnected from him entirely. The pain of this song was originally from an unrequited love.
I love seeing someone so unaware experience pure art like this song. Corey is one of the best vocalists of our time. This song makes me cry every time, and I'm a 40yo grown man.
Every man has had that moment (sometimes years) where he sits with his head in his hands and songs like this BLARING in their ears as they try to choke down the tears. The scary songs are for when we're mad and just wanna fume or get hyped for a workout.
This is really a Corey Taylor song that his band helped him with. In order to understand this song and all it is, you need to watch the live acoustic version. Look for “Corey Taylor - Snuff (Acoustic) “
@verdonix1976 um, actually🤓 you are right in that it was Corey's song since it was about his ex wife. However, the meaning of the song changed after Paul passed. The original pain of the song (the studio recording and video) is different than the live version.
The band refer to this song as “Corey’s masterpiece”. Like nothing else they’ve recorded, not even on the album it was on. But obviously powerful enough that they had to include it.
This song always hits me hard. It is definitely different than most slipknot I have heard, as it does tend to be more what you refer to as "scary boy music"
There definitely is scary boy imagery in Slipknots usual presentation and most of their music is much harder but, for the most part, their music deals with real issues (mental health, social injustices, feelings of isolation, protesting against mediocrity etc…). They’re a really genuinely great band. If you want a gradual bridge into their heavier stuff Yen, Vermilion parts 1 & 2 and Dead Memories are all tracks that ease ya into the heavy lol.
I’m sure you’re going to hear it from lots of people, but you should check out his acoustic live version. Gets me every time. So much emotion😢 Would love to hear you do Shinedown. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with Brent Smith’s vocals. One of the most under rated vocalist in rock today, IMO.
I agree that she should listen to the Acoustic version, and I agree that she should check out Shinedown, but Brent Smith underrated? Nah. Shinedown regularly sells out stadiums even with Ticketmaster's ridiculous ticket prices. Shinedown is a mega band, lol. I'd say Jökull Júlíusson from Kaleo is underrated, Shawn James too. But Brent Smith is a superstar.
As others have already said, please watch the live acoustic version of Corey Taylor. Also "fun fact" about this video. Corey wasn't supposed to break the glass and actually cut his hand doing it.
Corey Taylor has an amazing voice. Snuff is a great tune and holds a lot of emotion. Now that you've heard their tamest song, go check out Custer, and Psychosocial. Then you'll get to experience the "angry boy music" you were expecting.
One of the great things about metal music is that sometimes the heaviest metal song isn’t the heaviest song musically. One of the things that drew me to metal music in my youth, when I was first struggling with my own demons and mental health issues, was how it can explore these deeply emotional and difficult subjects in such an open and direct manner. One thing people who aren’t metal fans, or understand the genre, don’t get is that metal music is just as capable of making the listener cry as any other type of music. Slipknot is an amazingly talented group of musicians and Corey Taylor’s vocal ability is truly tremendous.
I didn't know this had a video, and I would've NEVER guessed fucking Malcolm McDowell would be in it lol. He's a fucking legend. A Clockwork Orange is a masterpiece
He did do it on purpose and it was him dressed up as the chick and painted over tattoos and he even shaved his legs the rest of band gave him shit jokingly
Your initial perception of the band probably isn't that far off if you were to pick 95% of their other songs, other than Corey has a hell of a singing voice when he chooses to use it. The fact that ability is there might've surprised you, but pick a song like Disasterpiece and you'll say, "ohhhh, yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I expected."
I LOVE when people realize that there is MORE to metal than the typical preconceived ideas, Metal can be very emotional even going back to the band who created the genre of Metal as we know it, Black Sabbath w/ Ozzy Osbourne in their song "Changes" off the Volume 4 album back in 1974
Cristina, your next step of Slipknot is to watch their masterclass of crowd control. Please react to "Spit it Out", Live at Download 2009! The performance is mindblowing.
It looks like no one has taken a stab at unpacking the video without cheating and searching the internet to see if Corey or the band did a behind the scenes or explicitly answered it. It follows a man tortured by the promise he once made to never forget or let go of someone who has died. We can presume he went through the 'normal' stages of grief at home, and in the opening shots, he's smoking a cigarette to calm his nerves before he escalates his coping attempts to dressing up as his lost lover in an attempt to recreate...something. Perhaps a night from years past. The video tells a bit of a different story than the song and lyrics in my opinion, as those non-musical elements aren't present on either the album (album version is over 1 minute shorter) or when Corey does it live acoustic. There are two more angles to approach the video from - one is from a kink angle from the shoe sniffing to self harm to cross dressing. A second would be the concept of a 'snuff' film and how this would fit into that genre... perhaps the video tape he keeps replaying may be so torturing to the main character that an otherwise innocent 'home video' has become as horrifying and painful as a snuff film following his loss. That's all too much to unpack for a YT comment section though. Hope you do more reactions, I love how much musical knowledge and attention to detail you brought to this song!
Great synopsis. Another possible interpretation is that she is living but has left him; but either way, he can't cope with the loss and has taken to becoming her in order to try to fill the void. A third possible interpretation is that she never existed; she was a figment of his imagination that became so real his mind splintered and he started having multiple personalities, and he keeps reliving the loss over and over as in the "real" personality he keeps finding the clues his alter-ego left, such as the lipstick on the glass or the shoe. One of the reasons I love the video is that it invites such speculation and discussion. There's no real "clear" answer.
I really wish people would stop watching the music videos for their first time reactions. I can't tell you how many of these types of videos are ruined because the listener is paying attention to the video instead of the music. Plus a lot of the music videos, including this one have stuff in them to add to the visuals but aren't in the original audio. During that final build when they stopped the music for the spoken word I could see in your face you were disappointed. And I agree it killed the momentum of the song, but they did it specifically for the video. No offense I think your reactions are unique and love them but try to find the audio version from now on. Its the first version we all get to listen to when the song/album is released. Love your singing along parts and the vocal isolation as well.🤘🔥
The distance between a song like Snuff and a song like Diluded isn’t far off. You simply have to be willing to listen to what he is saying, the hurt he’s conveying, and how it’s impacted him. If you go into a song labeling it as “scary boy music”, you’ll never truly listen to it. Music doesn’t have to align to your personal tempo to convey a message or be considered powerful.
Oh, Cris - you picked a fantastic first song to introduce yourself to Slipknot. No need to dive headfirst into the ice water if you don't have to, yeah? Recommended next step (takes it up a notch without approaching their more extreme tracks, still beautiful vocals - and LYRICS! Always lyrics...): "Dead Memories" It's also a great song, because it includes both Joey and Paul, both of whom are sadly no longer with us... Loved your reaction. I've been listening to Slipknot since I was a dorky teenager. It's been almost 30 years, and I still love them. Loved the vid.
Snuff is lovely, but it's definitely the most Vanilla song in the Slipknot library lol....may I suggest a scary boy music tune from Slipknot? "Duality"
Anyone wanting to check it out, the Live in London acoustic version (2016) everyone keeps talking about is here: ruclips.net/video/QBK6xymmKHM/видео.html
Weird choice as a Slipknot debut! For a more authentic experience.... People = Shit, Disterpiece, SIC, Heretic Anthem, Eyeless, Spit It Out, pretty much anything from the self titled or Iowa albums This was a later song, almost a ballad when they were experimenting, and Coreys first contribution. Its very dark still!
If you want some more modern metal give these a shot -> Imminence - Continuum or Heaven Shall Burn // Spiritbox - Jaded // Currents - Kill the Ache // Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden
Snuff is one of their most emotional ones. There are others to check out if you liked this. Danger Keep Away Vermillion pt 2 (reg & bloodstone) Circle Prelude 3.0
to me it is actually insane that the first music you've listened from slipknot is "Snuff" nice aim! what and incredible song and very very different from the rest of the discography
Great analysis as always! I like the way you point out interesting vocal moments in a music track without instrumentals 🤩 Similarly, I was introduced to Slipknot through their lyrical songs such as "Snuff" or "Vermilion Pt. 2." My suggestion is to continue exploring their not scary boy but a bit heavier music like "Vermilion Pt. 1" or "Killpop" 😉
Corey is such an amazing vocalist. If you want to review something with more range and some angry boy elements, review "Wait and Bleed". ruclips.net/video/B1zCN0YhW1s/видео.html
I just found you through the algorithm! Holy moly, I enjoyed this so much. Snuff is my favorite song. It got me through hard times and I have the first few lines tattooed on my wrist. I really love the fact that you teach us so much about the musical composition of the song and point out every individual thing. I'm not musically inclined at all but my baby brother is and he's talked to me about isolating a certain instrument, etc in a song and I have such a hard time doing it but I easily followed along with you! Thank you for the lesson!! Definitely subbing. :D
This song makes me cry every freaking time I hear it, even when I hear it reacted to. This song mirrors an experience in my life so personal and devestating I doubt I will ever be the same. Even though this song ends with the hope of moving on it still brings me right back to that relationship i thought would last my entire life.
This band is way to epic for you to understand. Ya he was so heart broken over losing her that his weird mind became her so he didn't have to lose her. Get it? No?
One thing I truly can’t stand in the music world is when people try to gate-keep access to their music. Music is for everyone, listen to something new, broaden your horizons. Accept that you don’t own your favourite bands.
But to me it's the story that's being told in the song but Melody the beat that's just all the makeup that makes it so good it's the lyrics it's the story what do you think about that part I always believe that they're tying a part of their life they're opening their soul up
This is one of their darker songs😂 sure it sounds tame but then you’re missing the feeling behind the whole song. One of my absolute favorites of theirs.
This song feels more like a Corey Taylor solo song or his other band Stone Sour song. If you want the Slipknot experience gotta react to something from their self-titled album or Iowa album. Songs like Surfacing, Liberate, Spit it Out, Disasterpiece. After Iowa they went way more commercial which isn't bad but their sound changed too.
Ex Iraq syrian veteran here and I can asure you slipknot is hardcore and kept me going in my deployment! I don't think I'm human anymore after I lost my fiance but this song somehow makes me have tears and feel human again
Thank you for your service. I can't imagine what you have seen or been through, but from the bottom of my heart I'm greatfull for people like you and I wish you nothing but good things in life.
Give the acoustic version of this song a watch, you can feel the pain and hurt
Agree, think the acoustic performance in London from 2016 is on Corey Taylor's RUclips channel
Came to say this.. live version is painful
i second this.
Indeed
I think the acoustic version is the best version. You can feel the pain in his voice. I’ve tried to buy it but haven’t found it
welcome back!
Watching people experience Snuff for the first time helps me be
You should definitely swing from this to Disasterpiece live 2001 in London 😂 Now that's scary boy music
In my opinion, it's one of the most emotional songs with impressive vocals. It's amazing how I'm technically impressed by your analysis while at the same time, I've developed a bit of a crush on you. :) I hope you understand this as a compliment and not as a silly pickup line.
I think it’s time for some Iowa, what do yall think?
u did choose a softer song but its still one of my favs. u some popular heavy ones are duality, custer, and purity. psycosocial is also a good one.
Psychosocial or Duality may be the scary places to start.
They are scary boy music you just picked their safe song.
This one has a lot of meaning to the group 😢
They have a few safe songs in their repertoire. Part of the reason I transitioned into this band and into metal in general.
Ok, yes, but circle as well.
You should check out Psychosocial next
Is this a "safe" song? This is one of their heaviest songs, if you ask me.
Well...people not usualy starts on Slipknot with Snuff, but that's a forever classic...and I'm emotional now, what a surprise xD
well Snuff realy isn't a Slipknot song it is a Corey Taylor song
Classic indeed!
The song is about an unrequited love, it is full of regret because he believes he drove her away by confessing his love to her. The video is about his obsession with her and inability to let her go after they split. If he becomes her, he never has to let her go. The story goes that Paul heard Corey working on the song by himself and he was really self-conscious about it but Paul convinced him to keep working on it. Then one day when Corey was particularly down Paul (bass), Jim (lead guitar) and Joey(drums) surprised him with some preliminary instrumentals to go along with it and it became a collaborative effort that the band had not experienced before. I will save the rest of the story for when you react to the Live acoustic version that the comments will no doubt beg you to react to. By the way... there are NINE members in Slipknot at this time and Snuff is their most popular of the slower, emotional songs but you are right. It is not their typical sound. This video was directed by Shawn (lead percussion) featuring cameos from Malcolm McDowell and Ashley Laurence.
Thanks for the insight!
I thought this song was because his friend killed his self
@@ksensapp7702 the friend you are talking about was Paul Gray (Pig mask, Bassist) and he didn't commit suicide he OD'd. Snuff was the last song that both he and Joey Jordison (Kabuki mask, drums, died of a genetic disease) worked on. They were both alive when it got released, but since their death (especially Paul's) this song has been rededicated to their memory. When it was released it was about a friend who he confessed his love to but she did not love him back and it not only destroyed what hopes he had for a relationship but it ended their friendship too.
The song is about his divorce. The reason he has so much pain in his voice is because his friend died of an overdose while they were recording it
@@test-547 Not quite. Both Paul Gray and Joey Jordison were alive when the album All Hope is Gone was released in Sept 2009. It was the last song the three of them worked on together. Paul died May 2010 and Joey in July 2021. The song was rededicated to Paul after. The woman in question Corey was never actually married to. He was going through a divorce at the time but the 'friend' who helped him get through it was just being a good friend. He thought it was something more than that but he was wrong and when he told her she disconnected from him entirely. The pain of this song was originally from an unrequited love.
I love seeing someone so unaware experience pure art like this song. Corey is one of the best vocalists of our time. This song makes me cry every time, and I'm a 40yo grown man.
2:49 The moment she realizes that boys also listens to emotional songs :D
:*******)))))
não segurou as lágrimas por um minuto kkkkk
I’m just going through a lot right now so I’ll Let you s2x
Yep just has to be done right, with more solemn than anythinf
Every man has had that moment (sometimes years) where he sits with his head in his hands and songs like this BLARING in their ears as they try to choke down the tears. The scary songs are for when we're mad and just wanna fume or get hyped for a workout.
This is really a Corey Taylor song that his band helped him with. In order to understand this song and all it is, you need to watch the live acoustic version. Look for “Corey Taylor - Snuff (Acoustic) “
Paul I believe wrote the chord progression
@@spinxz_314 my point was that it is Corey’s pain to tell. Sorry I was not 100% detailed
@@verdonix1976 oh no I wasn't being one of those guys. I should have put a question mark on it. I couldn't remember who wrote it.
@verdonix1976 um, actually🤓 you are right in that it was Corey's song since it was about his ex wife. However, the meaning of the song changed after Paul passed. The original pain of the song (the studio recording and video) is different than the live version.
And the "Making Of". Je'sus, I remember when this came out and the pain he brought to this track was too much and he broke while filming
The love acoustic version will make your heart melt😢🤘💕
live version hits you so hard yeah
One of the best Slipknot songs... one of the least "Slipknot" song. go for Before I Forget, or Wait and Bleed, or Duality for SLIPKNOT
Before I Forget is one of my favorites. Mainly for the tempo change and great vocals toward the end.
Agree, I always recommend Before I forget or Duality as perfect into-to-slipknot songs
Spit it out live at download
@@tommystatic nah. It's an entertaining vid and the crowd reaction is awesome, but for a non metalhead and for music/vocal analysis it's a bad choice
Disasterpiece lol
"Duality" - it will be what you are expecting and it's awesome.
Duality is good but I will raise you spit it out or surfacing
Or Psychosocial
The Devil in I!
@@damianpaterno7900 I see that and raise you disasterpiece or people = shit
Heretic anthem has entered the chat 😂😂😂
If your 555 then I'm 666
In my opinion Snuff one of the best Slipknot songs. Please react to another great Slipknot song - Vermilion PT. 2
I never know for a fact which one I love the most, if snuff or vermillion pt2
Vermillion Pt2 is definitely scary boy music, it just sounds pretty 😂 Fantastic song though 💯
Facts
Yesssssss this song is amazing!!
@@ThanosWasRighttsnuff. Vermillion is beautiful though.
The band refer to this song as “Corey’s masterpiece”.
Like nothing else they’ve recorded, not even on the album it was on.
But obviously powerful enough that they had to include it.
Absolutely from the heart. It came straight out of Corey's heart and soul. I love this song!! Soooo much meaning...
This song always hits me hard.
It is definitely different than most slipknot I have heard, as it does tend to be more what you refer to as "scary boy music"
Slipknot is a top 3 favorite band. I can listen to them on repeat everyday, and not get bored.
Man, just thinking of the live acoustic version gets me choked up. Especially once it was re-contextualised by Corey after Paul's passing.
There definitely is scary boy imagery in Slipknots usual presentation and most of their music is much harder but, for the most part, their music deals with real issues (mental health, social injustices, feelings of isolation, protesting against mediocrity etc…). They’re a really genuinely great band. If you want a gradual bridge into their heavier stuff Yen, Vermilion parts 1 & 2 and Dead Memories are all tracks that ease ya into the heavy lol.
You know slipknot.
@@TEZOFGILEAD17 that’s one of the nicest comments I’ve ever got! Thank you, and hope you have a great day my fellow maggot!
@@derekdecker555 I certainly am,all the very best my friend.
This is literally their softest song lol.
Vermillion says otherwise
Coming from a 90s kid
I am a 90s kid so what? I forgot about vermillion but never really liked that song that much anyway
@@BradleyON1 Vermillion Pt. 2 specifically
@@blakeherndon7775 yep
I’m sure you’re going to hear it from lots of people, but you should check out his acoustic live version. Gets me every time. So much emotion😢 Would love to hear you do Shinedown. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with Brent Smith’s vocals. One of the most under rated vocalist in rock today, IMO.
I agree that she should listen to the Acoustic version, and I agree that she should check out Shinedown, but Brent Smith underrated? Nah. Shinedown regularly sells out stadiums even with Ticketmaster's ridiculous ticket prices. Shinedown is a mega band, lol. I'd say Jökull Júlíusson from Kaleo is underrated, Shawn James too. But Brent Smith is a superstar.
As others have already said, please watch the live acoustic version of Corey Taylor. Also "fun fact" about this video. Corey wasn't supposed to break the glass and actually cut his hand doing it.
Corey Taylor has an amazing voice. Snuff is a great tune and holds a lot of emotion. Now that you've heard their tamest song, go check out Custer, and Psychosocial. Then you'll get to experience the "angry boy music" you were expecting.
I know Psychosocial is really commercial compared to most of their other heavy songs. But it’s still one of my faves.
try Eeyore or People=Shi* instead
@@jimroot_04 i know them both :)
Lmao. She isn't even close to being ready for Custer. 😂😂😂
This is like the calmest Slipknot song
And the heaviest
@@karenlandon5332 maybe emotionally, but this is definitely one of the “lighter” slipknot songs everything else-wise
vermillion pt.1 is fun.
Vermillion pt2
@@karenlandon5332heaviest? 😂 No
One of the great things about metal music is that sometimes the heaviest metal song isn’t the heaviest song musically.
One of the things that drew me to metal music in my youth, when I was first struggling with my own demons and mental health issues, was how it can explore these deeply emotional and difficult subjects in such an open and direct manner. One thing people who aren’t metal fans, or understand the genre, don’t get is that metal music is just as capable of making the listener cry as any other type of music.
Slipknot is an amazingly talented group of musicians and Corey Taylor’s vocal ability is truly tremendous.
Bro was like I heard slipknot is a heavy metal band lemme just chose the only song that isn't INSANE(in a good way)
Exactly!!;🤦🏼♀️
Bro Is the same as female?
I didn't know this had a video, and I would've NEVER guessed fucking Malcolm McDowell would be in it lol. He's a fucking legend. A Clockwork Orange is a masterpiece
The fact he cameod 🤯
He broke that glass not on purpose and actually did cut himself btw also these guys are from my hometown and I love em dearly.
He did do it on purpose and it was him dressed up as the chick and painted over tattoos and he even shaved his legs the rest of band gave him shit jokingly
Corey's voice is absolutely phenomenal
Your initial perception of the band probably isn't that far off if you were to pick 95% of their other songs, other than Corey has a hell of a singing voice when he chooses to use it. The fact that ability is there might've surprised you, but pick a song like Disasterpiece and you'll say, "ohhhh, yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I expected."
I LOVE when people realize that there is MORE to metal than the typical preconceived ideas, Metal can be very emotional even going back to the band who created the genre of Metal as we know it, Black Sabbath w/ Ozzy Osbourne in their song "Changes" off the Volume 4 album back in 1974
Slipknot ain't just loud noise... Love when people realize that...
React a7x - afterlife live LBC, his vocal very good
Hold the "scary boy music idea" thing for a bit until you react to any of the more "splipknot" tunes, this one is quite an outlier.
Cristina, your next step of Slipknot is to watch their masterclass of crowd control. Please react to "Spit it Out", Live at Download 2009! The performance is mindblowing.
The way the hype the crowd for that song is magical. I’ve experienced it twice now and magical both times.
You can listen to Psychosocial from the same album, Or from the previous Vermilion pt2😊
Hell yeah...
It looks like no one has taken a stab at unpacking the video without cheating and searching the internet to see if Corey or the band did a behind the scenes or explicitly answered it.
It follows a man tortured by the promise he once made to never forget or let go of someone who has died. We can presume he went through the 'normal' stages of grief at home, and in the opening shots, he's smoking a cigarette to calm his nerves before he escalates his coping attempts to dressing up as his lost lover in an attempt to recreate...something. Perhaps a night from years past.
The video tells a bit of a different story than the song and lyrics in my opinion, as those non-musical elements aren't present on either the album (album version is over 1 minute shorter) or when Corey does it live acoustic.
There are two more angles to approach the video from - one is from a kink angle from the shoe sniffing to self harm to cross dressing. A second would be the concept of a 'snuff' film and how this would fit into that genre... perhaps the video tape he keeps replaying may be so torturing to the main character that an otherwise innocent 'home video' has become as horrifying and painful as a snuff film following his loss. That's all too much to unpack for a YT comment section though.
Hope you do more reactions, I love how much musical knowledge and attention to detail you brought to this song!
Great synopsis. Another possible interpretation is that she is living but has left him; but either way, he can't cope with the loss and has taken to becoming her in order to try to fill the void. A third possible interpretation is that she never existed; she was a figment of his imagination that became so real his mind splintered and he started having multiple personalities, and he keeps reliving the loss over and over as in the "real" personality he keeps finding the clues his alter-ego left, such as the lipstick on the glass or the shoe.
One of the reasons I love the video is that it invites such speculation and discussion. There's no real "clear" answer.
C Taylor is a music lyric genius
A baby died every time you said “angry boy music”
I was thinking this same thing lmao. Kind of triggering to be honest lol.
😂😂😂
I really wish people would stop watching the music videos for their first time reactions. I can't tell you how many of these types of videos are ruined because the listener is paying attention to the video instead of the music. Plus a lot of the music videos, including this one have stuff in them to add to the visuals but aren't in the original audio. During that final build when they stopped the music for the spoken word I could see in your face you were disappointed. And I agree it killed the momentum of the song, but they did it specifically for the video. No offense I think your reactions are unique and love them but try to find the audio version from now on. Its the first version we all get to listen to when the song/album is released. Love your singing along parts and the vocal isolation as well.🤘🔥
The distance between a song like Snuff and a song like Diluded isn’t far off. You simply have to be willing to listen to what he is saying, the hurt he’s conveying, and how it’s impacted him. If you go into a song labeling it as “scary boy music”, you’ll never truly listen to it. Music doesn’t have to align to your personal tempo to convey a message or be considered powerful.
You chose their softest song
Vermilion pt2 even softer
I’d argue it’s their heaviest song.
React to more slipknot please! They are great imo
how did you isolate his vocal?
Oh, Cris - you picked a fantastic first song to introduce yourself to Slipknot. No need to dive headfirst into the ice water if you don't have to, yeah?
Recommended next step (takes it up a notch without approaching their more extreme tracks, still beautiful vocals - and LYRICS! Always lyrics...):
"Dead Memories"
It's also a great song, because it includes both Joey and Paul, both of whom are sadly no longer with us...
Loved your reaction. I've been listening to Slipknot since I was a dorky teenager. It's been almost 30 years, and I still love them.
Loved the vid.
Every time I hear this song I get so into it that I start crying.
Snuff is lovely, but it's definitely the most Vanilla song in the Slipknot library lol....may I suggest a scary boy music tune from Slipknot? "Duality"
Anyone wanting to check it out, the Live in London acoustic version (2016) everyone keeps talking about is here: ruclips.net/video/QBK6xymmKHM/видео.html
Weird choice as a Slipknot debut!
For a more authentic experience....
People = Shit, Disterpiece, SIC, Heretic Anthem, Eyeless, Spit It Out, pretty much anything from the self titled or Iowa albums
This was a later song, almost a ballad when they were experimenting, and Coreys first contribution. Its very dark still!
If you want some more modern metal give these a shot -> Imminence - Continuum or Heaven Shall Burn // Spiritbox - Jaded // Currents - Kill the Ache // Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden
definitely watch the acoustic version if you want to hear him really sing ruclips.net/video/QBK6xymmKHM/видео.html&pp=ygUOc251ZmYgYWNvdXN0aWM%3D
Karnivool - Change part 2? You asked for recommendations...
Psychosocial would be a good one. It’s a little more scary. But really good.
Another opera singer starts down the rabbit hole of how complex Metal actually is
I'm from Iowa like slipknot .love my hometown Boys
All I know is now I need a cover by Cristina
Such a powerful song
Now do heretic anthem
Watch the acoustic version it will make you tear up.
Snuff is one of their most emotional ones. There are others to check out if you liked this.
Danger Keep Away
Vermillion pt 2 (reg & bloodstone)
Circle
Prelude 3.0
You should react to Lorna shore sun eater or to the hellfire
Duality and Psychosocial are your best to hear early on to know about how Slipknot USUALLY is.
to me it is actually insane that the first music you've listened from slipknot is "Snuff"
nice aim!
what and incredible song and very very different from the rest of the discography
Great analysis as always! I like the way you point out interesting vocal moments in a music track without instrumentals 🤩
Similarly, I was introduced to Slipknot through their lyrical songs such as "Snuff" or "Vermilion Pt. 2."
My suggestion is to continue exploring their not scary boy but a bit heavier music like "Vermilion Pt. 1" or "Killpop" 😉
I would love to see your reaction to Dimmu Borgir - Gateways!
Another great ballad of them is Circle
Emily Blunt's sister...
Song gives me chills every time! Seen them twice over the last 20 years. One of my favorite bands.
Earned a sub here. =p
Slipknot is an experience.
Corey is such an amazing vocalist. If you want to review something with more range and some angry boy elements, review "Wait and Bleed".
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Cory's live version is mind-blowing and brings tears to my eyes every time
I saw them live right after the bass player died . There wasn’t a dry eye in that amphitheater
I just found you through the algorithm! Holy moly, I enjoyed this so much. Snuff is my favorite song. It got me through hard times and I have the first few lines tattooed on my wrist. I really love the fact that you teach us so much about the musical composition of the song and point out every individual thing. I'm not musically inclined at all but my baby brother is and he's talked to me about isolating a certain instrument, etc in a song and I have such a hard time doing it but I easily followed along with you! Thank you for the lesson!! Definitely subbing. :D
As a lot of folks have probably pointed out. Duality or Before I Forget would be a more appropriate introduction to them!
This song makes me cry every freaking time I hear it, even when I hear it reacted to. This song mirrors an experience in my life so personal and devestating I doubt I will ever be the same.
Even though this song ends with the hope of moving on it still brings me right back to that relationship i thought would last my entire life.
This band is way to epic for you to understand. Ya he was so heart broken over losing her that his weird mind became her so he didn't have to lose her. Get it? No?
One thing I truly can’t stand in the music world is when people try to gate-keep access to their music. Music is for everyone, listen to something new, broaden your horizons. Accept that you don’t own your favourite bands.
Playing with a twelve string so 2 guitars but yes sounds like 3 😊
Great review!. Hope you find another rock/hard/ heavy band to check😊...tool again maybe?😊😊 ...
Now do -
Spit it Out
But to me it's the story that's being told in the song but Melody the beat that's just all the makeup that makes it so good it's the lyrics it's the story what do you think about that part I always believe that they're tying a part of their life they're opening their soul up
We're gonna need an Iron Maiden reaction. I'd suggest The Talisman live en vivo!
Vermillion pt 2
This song is beautiful
now do the live acoustic version
Try spit it out, Nero forte, Custer, or anything off the Iowa album for the “scary boy music”
This is one of their darker songs😂 sure it sounds tame but then you’re missing the feeling behind the whole song. One of my absolute favorites of theirs.
Corey Taylor is amazing he does everything from screaming metal to soft acoustic songs like this
Great review. Because of it I subscribed to your channel. Next you have to review the Slipnot official video to 'Unsainted'.
This song feels more like a Corey Taylor solo song or his other band Stone Sour song. If you want the Slipknot experience gotta react to something from their self-titled album or Iowa album. Songs like Surfacing, Liberate, Spit it Out, Disasterpiece. After Iowa they went way more commercial which isn't bad but their sound changed too.
Just checking the commercial stuff is enough and it's the best of Corey's singing anyways.
you have to see him live.... Corey Taylor is awesome in any way... its awesome to see him performing
the look on your face at the end was great... imo this song is a masterpiece
I think you would enjoy a band called Avenged Sevenfold.
Ex Iraq syrian veteran here and I can asure you slipknot is hardcore and kept me going in my deployment! I don't think I'm human anymore after I lost my fiance but this song somehow makes me have tears and feel human again
Thank you for your service. I can't imagine what you have seen or been through, but from the bottom of my heart I'm greatfull for people like you and I wish you nothing but good things in life.
@@sociallyzen311 thank you Brother 🙏
That organ sound is a Leslie rotary speaker effect. The musicians in Slipknot are world class musicians
I loved your reaction. Acoustic version is amazing. I hope to see more good music like this and rock/metal bands.
Now do Custer. It’s another one of their ballads.
Ignore the instruments and show and listen to the words.
Slipknot has always been about the meanings not just the show
Check out zzyzx road by him and his other band Stone Sour
I love that song, I quite often just put it on repeat. You should check out The Frozen
I’ll do that thanks
You really need to watch the live acoustic version - its even better and you can FEEL everything so much more.
This right here is an excellent analysis