Ray Manzarek’s keyboard solo is epic, and John Densmore’s drum fills are perfectly placed, and Robbie Krueger finishes off with a tasty guitar solo. Truly one of The Doors masterpieces.
@@trevoradams3457 - Yep, saw them in Boston when they went on tour after this album was released and there was no bass player. BTW the first band on the stage that night was the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt promoting their new album which had the song Different Drum on it.
Lex described the ‘psychedelic journey’ that many 60s bands were all about without even knowing that was what she had a bead on. She has no connection with that generation & it’s context but still intuitively understood it. Astonishing.
They both seem very honest about their reactions. When i first started watching yt reactors to classic rock it seemed like a lot of them pretended to like it just to get likes from the fans of the band's they were reacting to.
This is the story of every one of their videos. Lex gets it and Brad just sits there with a confused look on his face the entire time making everything awkward bringing down Lex's vibe. The dude just needs to not be in the videos at all. He just doesn't get music and that's fine. Like if the lyrics aren't easy enough for an 8 year old to grasp then he ain't gonna get it too and that's all he cares about is understanding every single word the moment it's said.
@@mofosoto nah definitely not, Brad is the perfect foil to lex and he’s actually honest about things instead of faking reactions like so many others do. He doesn’t make anything awkward at all, just because he’s not jamming out doesn’t mean he’s making things awkward. They’re are good duo together, Lex is great but it would not be as good with just her and no Brad.
Lex - You are a true gem. A beautiful, positive, and musical soul. The reaction world is lucky to have you. You remind us how powerful great music can be when we let it take over us. It elevates us. It inspires us. Thank you for sharing with us your free spirit. You may not have heard rock before this channel, but you have a true rock n' roll spirit. Love your reactions, Lex!
Yes! I love the entire Doors catalogue. They're my favorite band, but no other song gets the people hype as much as Roadhouse Blues. Done many a karaoke on that one, or just randomly playing it on the jukebox in which everybody joins in the fun. Must react.
Hi Brad and Lex. The band were struggling to break through, ironically with their first single 'Break On Through'. So, the band came up with 'Light My Fire' together and it was a smash hit worldwide. Jim Morrison suggested the other guys write some songs, instead of just him. Robby Kreiger came up with the lyrics to 'Light My Fire', although it was a more laid back version. Jim added the 2nd verse, 'Try to set the night on fire'. The song needed a hook though and it took a while for them to decide how to start the song, until Ray Manzarek came up with that iconic keyboard part. John Densmore obviously added his genius into the mix too with his drumming skill. Unfortunately, the only other songs of theirs that really broke through to be hits in the UK were 'Hello, I Love You' in 1968 (my year of birth) and 'Riders On The Storm' in 1971. I didnt know much about them until Oliver Stone's controversial movie in 1991. Now, they are my favourite band of all time. Æ 🙏
@@RutlandRick I have the old Klipschorn speakers, that I bought in 1972, when my enlistment in the Air Force was over. Their advertisement was, "As loud as a live performance." They weren't kidding either. The sound of the bass at a volume setting of 4, out of 10, will make your ears bleed. lol,lol,lol... The Ventures do an instrumental version of this, that is played a little faster, but if you have a record player where you can adjust the rpm's, it will really take you to another world.
This song came out in 1967 and the single that was released of this song edited out the lengthy solo in the middle. The Doors appeared on the highly-popular Ed Sullivan Show and were told not to say the word "higher" in this song because the old-school host said it was a drug reference. Defiantly, the lead singer (Jim Morrison) screamed the word and the host banned them from every appearing on the show again--not that the band cared.
This band has so many good stories like this. I believe Johnny cash did something similar with the song “Sunday morning coming down”. Rock has always challenged authority 🤙
@@Viraxii nothing to do with it. Light my fire was written by Robbie(to Lynn) , and jim put some things there. The End, was written, only by Jim, and it was to an old girlfriend he had..
Ray Manzarek was a musical genius. He played that amazing keyboard solo and the bass part all at the same time. The Doors were one of the rare bands that never had a bass player. Ray played all the bass parts on his organ.
@@bentaylor8038 Indeed. Larry Knechtel did bass on a few of the songs on the first album (listen to the 'pluckiness' of the bassline on "Soul Kitchen"), but on others they just used Ray's Fender Rhodes keyboard bass - "Break on Through", "The End", and "Light My Fire" are just the four Doors with no bass guitar overdubs. Doug Lubahn did bass on many of their later albums, Lonnie Mack famously contributed bass to "Roadhouse Blues", and session wizard Jerry Scheff played bass through all of the LA Woman album.
I’ve must have listened to that song 500+ times in my life. Lex I’ve never thought of what your described in the instrumental part of the song. I think you nailed it!
It rings so true that I'll definitely be thinking of that next time I hear the song. That "nerr nerr nerr nerrrr" at the end of it is definitely, ah, climactic.
Yes, Lex! The Doors took their name from "The Doors of Perception", a book by Aldous Huxley. They brought us on a trip through the eyes of a farsighted seer.
I was a huge Doors fan. I was lucky enough to see them live. I own lots of Doors vinyl and have listened to it a LOT. Ah, well. I am always happy if new people discover them and enjoy them.
I have 3 older brothers, my oldest being 18 years older then me. I grew up listening to everything from Elvis to Nirvana. The doors were one of my favourite bands growing up.
Wow! I love how you appreciated Light My Fire but I also enjoyed your perspective of the song when Brad said, "The whole storyline of just sounds" This song was timeless and people loved to dance to this back in 1967. Thank you, Brad and Lex for adding this Door's classic to your REACTION.
That’s not fair to say, do you follow their other channel where he is more in his element? Brad is just an analytical logical type but his views are his own and don’t follow the trends of his generation at all. Lex simply has more of a musical artistic personality which is why she gets more out of these than he does.
@@bela-sofia34 Body language, her face, you can see she is happy to be going on the journey even if she doesn't know if she 'likes' it, or understands it. She certainly has imagination.
@@althepalno1164 Enjoying something is not the same thing as being artistic and musical, that's the bare minimum for a reaction video to appear to enjoy the process regardless of your own knowledge or skill. What a great idea for a reaction channel though, showing disdain and dislike for the thing would be awesome! 🤓
@@bela-sofia34 if you really want to be technical, maybe there’s really no such thing as a “musical personality”, but she definitely seems to understand music on a deeper level than a layperson ,as if she could be a musician herself. Spending a bit of time on the channel will make that apparent to anybody who isn’t just completely aloof or socially inept. She has tonal recognition, as you can usually hear her hum or sing the tune pretty close to correct pitch. Her body language clearly shows she understands rhythm. So yeah maybe there’s really no such thing as “musical personality”, but she seems to love and connect with music deeply, so much so that she decided to make publicly listening to music part of her career. You seem like you might be an uptight personality judging by the way you asked for an explanation lol.
Wow Lex, that was a pretty dope interpretation of that instrumental breakdown. These were very trippy dudes in a very trippy time so there are so many different ways to perceive they're music.
Agree with "The End" and "When the Music's Over." I also recommend this special treat for Lex: "Waiting for the Sun." You will thank me for that one. Other good choices include: Roadhouse Blues Love me Two Times (the above two songs are among the best road trip driving songs of all time) Hello, I Love You
I enjoy you all getting into the music. Lex's depiction of her interpretation is what that era's music was about. Keep in mind that a lot of people got high and those long musical interludes took them on their own trip. One of the most intense psychedelic journeys was Iron Butterfly's In-a-Godda-De-Vida. The song is like 17 minutes long.
Oh my God my name's John Christopher Cocker I am from Southern California San Diego Surfer I'm 55 years old and homegirl nailed it that's what classic rock is all about you go girl
Lex, I don't think I will ever be able to listen to this song the same way again. Brad, just let Lex take you by the hand and lead you on her journeys through the music. They are too wonderful to miss. keep up the great work, you two!
I freakin love this couple! You just hooked me with this video right here and i subscribed!! LEX GETS IT. The vibe of the times girl!! I love you!! And Brad just cracks me up how he doesn't get it 🤣🤣. Ya'll are it!! ❤❤
I've watched a couple of your videos, and to listen to WHAT music does TOO YOU is wonderful to hear and watch! You actually GET IT, and IT being the feeling the artist is trying to create for you. Really is fun to watch. Thanks for the video. And take care. (And REALLY enjoyed your reaction to the fans on ACDC Whole Lotta Rosie, Live, Reaction you guys did.
Most people these days are not patient when it comes to art, whether it's music or film or anything else. They want a lot of constant stimuli and get bored quickly if they don't get it. Films have explosions, car crashes, fights, really loud audio tracks, etc. Music has hooks but no real insight, there are costumes, lots of dance moves, highly sexualized attitudes, violent posturing (particularly rap and hip-hop), etc. Lots of audio and visual stimuli thrown at you in both examples (film and music), because that's what the public wants now. So, that what they get. If you don't keep the stimuli level up, the modern audience gets bored and starts wandering off. Lex is a patient listener, and really feels things deeply. Poor Brad wants some more activity, and something he's more familiar with, so he can really sink his teeth into it. He's game, and that effort is appreciated, but he gets bored with a lot of these old songs.
@@analogblues That's not true at all in my opinion. This channel works because of the contrast between the two of them. It's creates discussion between them. Lex is great, but they are better together.
@@analogblues Well..... I would disagree about him making an exit. At least at this point, anyway. Brad, for better or worse, IS an accurate representation of the modern audience. There are many, many millions of people like him whose artistic sensibilities have been shaped by the music (mostly hip-hop) they've been spoon-fed over the last 20 years. So, in that regard, he is the absolute perfect person to react to these classics so that we can see if the track has any relevance at all to the contemporary listener. And he's honest, he's not a cheerleader trying to curry favor with all the viewers that have listened to these songs so many times and love them so much. Some reactors love every song, and there's no way that can be true, they're just trying to build their subscriber base and constantly reassure the viewers that, yes, the music you love is, and always will be, THE BEST EVER. I mean, I love music, and I'm in my 60's, but there are so many gold and platinum records from the 60's,70's and 80's that are just "meh" to me. They do nothing for me, and many of them I actually loathe. I hate them. From my perspective, we need Brad. Brad is a great litmus test to measure the timeless appeal of a song. Now, in terms of Lex, jeez, I can't explain her and her exquisite affinity for music. Reincarnation, maybe? She's an aberration among people in her generation. I don't know how she got to be the way she is, but I love it.
My goodness, I found your channel today and I've spent hours watching your stuff, completely in love with your dynamics. I'm gonna join the choir and suggest The End by The Doors, you'd have a wild time with it.
It's quite the contrast watching Brad looking for the next lyric because he doesn't quite get the music and Lex looking like she doesn't care about the lyrics as she's digging the music so much. I don't think I've seen anyone look quite as happy while getting into new music. Beautiful to watch.
"I don't even know what instrument that is." It's an organ. And you're right; it's not an instrument that gets featured in modern rock. That pretty firmly places this piece of music in the 60's or 70's (it's 1967).
To be fair, you're right; I don't listen to much modern rock. But it's been a while since I've noticed an organ in unfamiliar music that I overhear. I don't think this was a Hammond organ; they have quite a bit bigger, fatter sound. That being said, I couldn't tell you which kind it is.
I was in Jr. high school when this song was popular and for us guys that were a bit reluctant to ask a girl to dance, this was the song that we just had to overcome our fear, walk across the gym and finally ask the girl that we'd been looking at all night to dance. It didn't hurt that the cover bands at that time would extend this song for at least 10 to 15 minutes. What great memories. Thanks guys.
Girl U are absolutely right about how they are trying to take u away. The words mean a lot snd lead you into your thoughts in the instrumental. The doors like Pink Floyd were genius at it. Great reaction guys
You two will need to watch them perform Live from Hollywood Bowl 1968, just to see what they are all about. They are a very unique band for sure. Love watching you two react to classic Rock, and Lex is a hoot and so dang sharp, I smile just listening to her POV.
So Lex is carried on so far down the road with the musical journey that when it finishes she sends a postcard to Brad who's is still sitting on the lounge wondering where the hell she went.
Lex gets it, the trip, the Doors did dabble in a little LSD, gathering mushrooms in the desert kinda thing, the personalities of the band members really shines through in their music.
Sometimes it takes time and multiple listens to fully appreciate a song. Not everybody "gets it" the first time. I think that people tend to forget that some of those songs that they now consider classics didn't exactly knock their socks off the first time they heard it. And sometimes people can't even remember what they thought about a song the first time they heard it. For example, I couldn't tell you what I thought about Light My Fire the first time I heard it. All I can say is that it was probably around '77 or '78. Thirty years ago, though, I loved it. I still do.
You are deep in the 60's head music with this one. Listen to those three jam on that instrumental section, what a trip. One of my favorite all-time bands, they were amazing.
Some Doors songs you must react to. “Not To Touch The Earth” “When The Music’s Over” “Break on Through” “The Crystal Ship” “People Are Strange” “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” “Riders on the Storm”
Seeing Lex's eyes close and that grin break out during reactions are what music is all about 😃 Having Brad take a more analytical approach while Lex goes more with the feelings and imagery for these reactions is part of what makes them so cool as a team - brain and heart perfectly blended. Love it 😃
I remember the 1st time I heard The Doors.....it was Light My Fire. In the back seat of a 1961 Ford Starliner with my head back looking up through that big back window up at the starts. And they played Light My Fire. I was a big Doors fan at that moment and still am today. I did the sound for a band....we tried to do "Doors" stuff but that "sound" seems so simple but is sure isn't!!! An Italian electric organ....some weird electric piano. In today's Emulator world no problem but back then forget it. So a keyboard player with a PHD in Music, a great jazz drummer and a great guitarist all meet a guy at the beach.....a WEIRD guy....a poet....a singer and they form The Doors. Lord what a world.
This is such a fluid, “groovin” song that carries you away during the instrumental part… especially the long version as opposed to the edited, shorter radio version back in the day. Love this classic song almost as much as Riders On The Storm.
You're so on the money with the 'journey' recognition, as the very earliest of songs told stories, and that is just how it was for the majority of songs that I grew up with in England in the 60s & 70s 😁👍 Great reviews guys - Peace, love, and party on 🇬🇧
this was their first really big hit; it's what introduced them to the wider audience of the whole USA -- pretty meaningful at the time. we had no iTunes or Spotify or TikTok, no computers or internet. all we had was radio. at the time, AM radio was the major power then, but FM was slowly carving out a niche for other kinds of music -- we called it "underground" then, because we were all caught up in the idea of the revolution. and it wasn't unusual then for cops to come to your house and demand to come in for a "search," waving some papers they said were warrants. the went through my albums, pulling out things by the stones and other "dangerous" music, saying it would poison us, warp our brains. like we needed music for that, lol.
They played this song live on the Ed Sullivan show and were told to change the word higher in the lyrics. But Morrison sang it as written claiming he sang it from habit. Ed was furious, so they were banned from the show from then on.
A few more Doors reactions would be PERFECT for this channel and I highly recommend (escpecially for some real trippy vibes).. Strange Days, People Are Strange, The Crystal Ship Much love guys and great reaction as always! ❤️
One of the best songs for me. I've loved this since I first heard it in the 70s (wasn't quite old enough to remember it from 1967). If you get the chance watch Jim & The doors do a shorter version live on the Ed Sullivan show. He just looks so cool and exudes animal magnetism I'm sure you would enjoy it
You should listen to their song "Soft Parade" for yet another completely different experience. "Not to Touch the Earth" is another song they have with a neat (haunting) exchange between the organ and guitar. It was the climax of another song that they exclusively played live (a 17 minute long medley of sorts called "Celebration of the Lizard").
I am so with you Lex. You can listen to the words and get one thing out of it, and listen to the whole gestalt of the song and you can get something completely different out of it.
I think I was in Jr. High when this came out. In 1966 I was 14 and in a band. We played this. (badly) It was different from anything else at the time. I would recommend their "Riders on the Storm."
Lex, I have listened to this song for fifty years and I never understood the music interlude until you explained it. I always liked it and never knew why. Thank you
So many Doors songs to react to. The best part about The Doors is every song sounds different. When you start getting into the ones deeper in the catalogue is when you really appreciate The Doors for what they are. They're not all 7-10+ min epics. There's so much more. Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, Five to One, Break on Through, Cars Hiss By My Window, Ship of Fools, Land Ho, I can go on, and on, and on. Give them some more!
Ray Manzarek’s keyboard solo is epic, and John Densmore’s drum fills are perfectly placed, and Robbie Krueger finishes off with a tasty guitar solo. Truly one of The Doors masterpieces.
And Ray also provided the bass line on that same keyboard! At the same time!
And one of the only songs not written by Jim Morrison! I am prerty positive Ray wrote it...
@@trevoradams3457 - Yep, saw them in Boston when they went on tour after this album was released and there was no bass player. BTW the first band on the stage that night was the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt promoting their new album which had the song Different Drum on it.
@@EmfasizE Wrong, Robby Krieger wrote 90% of the song, Ray came up with the organ intro...oh yea, Jim wrote the lyrics to one of the verses...
@@EmfasizE Robby krieger wrote light my fire
Lex is absolutely f***ing amazing. She SO totally gets into the music, and interprets it according to her emotions. She's wonderful to watch
Calm down haha
Agree. She gets it
FACTS! She totally gets it without fully realising it! She's wonderful!
but she is dragging a lot of dead weight sadly.
@@holdencaulfield8429 I wonder is that deliberate? Are they role playing? Like the straight man to the "funny one" in a comedy duo
Lex described the ‘psychedelic journey’ that many 60s bands were all about without even knowing that was what she had a bead on. She has no connection with that generation & it’s context but still intuitively understood it. Astonishing.
Lex is SO GOOD at this; for someone who’s not from this era she’s totally nailing the meaning and feels behind this music.
and Brad is such a stiff.
She was really cool watching the end by the doors check it out.
Old school electric organ/piano is the sound played by a master...
and to add something more , bass , what a absolute genius.
Lex truly speaks the language of music. She feels everything . So fun to watch. Brad and Lex are the best at this game.
At least Lex is - Brad is a good foil for the positivity of Lex.
They both seem very honest about their reactions. When i first started watching yt reactors to classic rock it seemed like a lot of them pretended to like it just to get likes from the fans of the band's they were reacting to.
This is the story of every one of their videos. Lex gets it and Brad just sits there with a confused look on his face the entire time making everything awkward bringing down Lex's vibe. The dude just needs to not be in the videos at all. He just doesn't get music and that's fine. Like if the lyrics aren't easy enough for an 8 year old to grasp then he ain't gonna get it too and that's all he cares about is understanding every single word the moment it's said.
@@mofosoto nah definitely not, Brad is the perfect foil to lex and he’s actually honest about things instead of faking reactions like so many others do. He doesn’t make anything awkward at all, just because he’s not jamming out doesn’t mean he’s making things awkward. They’re are good duo together, Lex is great but it would not be as good with just her and no Brad.
@@mofosoto You're right on target, he is blessed with Lex.
Lex - You are a true gem. A beautiful, positive, and musical soul. The reaction world is lucky to have you. You remind us how powerful great music can be when we let it take over us. It elevates us. It inspires us. Thank you for sharing with us your free spirit. You may not have heard rock before this channel, but you have a true rock n' roll spirit. Love your reactions, Lex!
Lex is a truly musical person. You're third language intuition is brillantly accurate.
Lex would have been a perfect 60's hippie chick. Organic, flowers in her hair and a flowery dress believing the world could be such a better place.
She’s an old head like me, I love her lmao
Roadhouse Blues! Possibly the perfect Blues Rock song. Lyrics, keys, guitar, bass, and harp!
I don't know, doesn't sound like she cared much for LA Woman, which is another one with Jim doing the real bluesy-rock vocals thing.
Yes.
Yes! I love the entire Doors catalogue. They're my favorite band, but no other song gets the people hype as much as Roadhouse Blues. Done many a karaoke on that one, or just randomly playing it on the jukebox in which everybody joins in the fun. Must react.
I wanna hear Lex's description of her mental video to that one.
Lex! You hit the nail on the head! Those songs with the long melodious solos WERE the trip or an extension of the “trip” you were on. Wink wink.
Brad listens with his head; Lex listens with her heart.
I think Brad would have a field day with "The End", Lyrically that is.
Ooh, good call, especially with his psychology background.
He be so confused
or maybe Soft Parade. omg
He would be excellent to watch trying to decipher Iron Butterfly's IN- A-GADDA-DA-VIDA ruclips.net/video/ZCkHanF4v1w/видео.html
@@felixdzerjinsky5244 lol, that would be great
I love how Lex let her imagination take over. She really gets it!
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Hi Brad and Lex. The band were struggling to break through, ironically with their first single 'Break On Through'. So, the band came up with 'Light My Fire' together and it was a smash hit worldwide. Jim Morrison suggested the other guys write some songs, instead of just him. Robby Kreiger came up with the lyrics to 'Light My Fire', although it was a more laid back version. Jim added the 2nd verse, 'Try to set the night on fire'. The song needed a hook though and it took a while for them to decide how to start the song, until Ray Manzarek came up with that iconic keyboard part. John Densmore obviously added his genius into the mix too with his drumming skill. Unfortunately, the only other songs of theirs that really broke through to be hits in the UK were 'Hello, I Love You' in 1968 (my year of birth) and 'Riders On The Storm' in 1971. I didnt know much about them until Oliver Stone's controversial movie in 1991. Now, they are my favourite band of all time. Æ 🙏
This is one of the songs you listen to in the dark, and let the music take you away. The repeatitive bass puts me in a trance, and I float away.
Lay down on the floor of your dorm room, place the speakers next to your ears...
@@RutlandRick I have the old Klipschorn speakers, that I bought in 1972, when my enlistment in the Air Force was over. Their advertisement was, "As loud as a live performance." They weren't kidding either. The sound of the bass at a volume setting of 4, out of 10, will make your ears bleed. lol,lol,lol...
The Ventures do an instrumental version of this, that is played a little faster, but if you have a record player where you can adjust the rpm's, it will really take you to another world.
This song came out in 1967 and the single that was released of this song edited out the lengthy solo in the middle. The Doors appeared on the highly-popular Ed Sullivan Show and were told not to say the word "higher" in this song because the old-school host said it was a drug reference. Defiantly, the lead singer (Jim Morrison) screamed the word and the host banned them from every appearing on the show again--not that the band cared.
This band has so many good stories like this. I believe Johnny cash did something similar with the song “Sunday morning coming down”. Rock has always challenged authority 🤙
But he did not lunge at the camera as the movie depicts
When Sullivan's producer told them they'd never appear on the show again Morrison said: Hey man, we already did the Ed Sullivan show.
@@hollybeat6901 That Oliver Stone shit sucked on many levels.
I agree. Movie did not do Morrison or The Doors justice.
"It's so old school. You just know it's not gonna be anything explicit". I can just hear Jim laughing his arse off.
Lex is priceless.
definitely, knowing well of his oedipus obsession
The should just listen to The End, in a non censored version I think...
@@Viraxii nothing to do with it. Light my fire was written by Robbie(to Lynn) , and jim put some things there. The End, was written, only by Jim, and it was to an old girlfriend he had..
Yeah it's explicit 😁
@@ghanahumber937 you could almost see her blushing.
Ray Manzarek was a musical genius. He played that amazing keyboard solo and the bass part all at the same time. The Doors were one of the rare bands that never had a bass player. Ray played all the bass parts on his organ.
He did this when they played live, but they often employed a session bass player for their recordings.
@@bentaylor8038 Indeed. Larry Knechtel did bass on a few of the songs on the first album (listen to the 'pluckiness' of the bassline on "Soul Kitchen"), but on others they just used Ray's Fender Rhodes keyboard bass - "Break on Through", "The End", and "Light My Fire" are just the four Doors with no bass guitar overdubs. Doug Lubahn did bass on many of their later albums, Lonnie Mack famously contributed bass to "Roadhouse Blues", and session wizard Jerry Scheff played bass through all of the LA Woman album.
Probably the most important American rock band. In terms of style and influence. I have never met anyone who disliked them.
Yes Lex, instruments have a language ... they've a voice and with it can paint the picture.
And if you think the music takes you on a journey, you should eat a tiny little square of paper and check them out....life changing!
Riders on the storm and The end are two must hear songs from the Doors 😊
Agreed. Live
Total agreement
Wow, I'm not sure if they are ready for The End
@@Telly03 Brad will go nuts trying to figure it out.
also break no through
Lex has the best smile when she's boppin' to music. It's fun to watch. And this music is easy to bop to... so to speak. Bop on, Lex!
I’ve must have listened to that song 500+ times in my life. Lex I’ve never thought of what your described in the instrumental part of the song. I think you nailed it!
This is the epitome of groovy psychedelia. Yes, the whole instrumental section is the girl busy lighting Jim's fire. 😎✌☮💕❤
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Lex: The organ was foreplay and the guitar solo was the orgasm!!
I can imagine her reaction if she ever listens to Steve Vai's 'Tender Surrender'. xD
It rings so true that I'll definitely be thinking of that next time I hear the song. That "nerr nerr nerr nerrrr" at the end of it is definitely, ah, climactic.
@@module79l28 Oh myyyyy
And the organ at the end was the organ going in again😆
Boy would I love to see that!!!!
Yes, Lex! The Doors took their name from "The Doors of Perception", a book by Aldous Huxley. They brought us on a trip through the eyes of a farsighted seer.
and Huxley in turn took the title from William Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell".
Another song where there's nothing to be gained from staring at the lyrics on the screen.
The doors "five to one" ....the doors"people are stange" ..both stunning songs:)
I like peace frog.
I always thought that their song "Wishful Sinful" on the "Soft Parade" album was an underrated gem.
Everyone always forgets the crystal ship
@@emelt3377 I’ll check it out the doors for a lot of people is a band that goes by the way side
Lex has that ability to reach mental state where sounds are visible and colors could be heard.
I was a huge Doors fan. I was lucky enough to see them live. I own lots of Doors vinyl and have listened to it a LOT. Ah, well. I am always happy if new people discover them and enjoy them.
Wow
I have 3 older brothers, my oldest being 18 years older then me. I grew up listening to everything from Elvis to Nirvana. The doors were one of my favourite bands growing up.
They were great live and Jim didn't want to leave the stage till long after the others were ready to go.
Wow! I love how you appreciated Light My Fire but I also enjoyed your perspective of the song when Brad said, "The whole storyline of just sounds" This song was timeless and people loved to dance to this back in 1967. Thank you, Brad and Lex for adding this Door's classic to your REACTION.
Riders on the Storm and The End are absolutely amazing from the Doors!
Lex has awesome imagery ine the interpretation of her reactions beautiful.
I've watched most of your vids and I think this is my favourite. Proper makes me laugh! Love you both, keep on it.
It’s not his fault, he’s a product of his generation. She’s an old soul
That’s not fair to say, do you follow their other channel where he is more in his element? Brad is just an analytical logical type but his views are his own and don’t follow the trends of his generation at all. Lex simply has more of a musical artistic personality which is why she gets more out of these than he does.
@@iamthepope9167 What makes you say she has a "musical and artistic personality"?
@@bela-sofia34 Body language, her face, you can see she is happy to be going on the journey even if she doesn't know if she 'likes' it, or understands it. She certainly has imagination.
@@althepalno1164 Enjoying something is not the same thing as being artistic and musical, that's the bare minimum for a reaction video to appear to enjoy the process regardless of your own knowledge or skill. What a great idea for a reaction channel though, showing disdain and dislike for the thing would be awesome! 🤓
@@bela-sofia34 if you really want to be technical, maybe there’s really no such thing as a “musical personality”, but she definitely seems to understand music on a deeper level than a layperson ,as if she could be a musician herself. Spending a bit of time on the channel will make that apparent to anybody who isn’t just completely aloof or socially inept. She has tonal recognition, as you can usually hear her hum or sing the tune pretty close to correct pitch. Her body language clearly shows she understands rhythm.
So yeah maybe there’s really no such thing as “musical personality”, but she seems to love and connect with music deeply, so much so that she decided to make publicly listening to music part of her career. You seem like you might be an uptight personality judging by the way you asked for an explanation lol.
Lex gave the absolute Best understanding of this song! Brilliant! was all sex drugs and rock and roll back then...Great react!!
Lex is the cutest thing ever!
She is a dollbaby!!!!
I could listen to that organ and guitar jam all day long... it's just incredible.
Wow Lex, that was a pretty dope interpretation of that instrumental breakdown. These were very trippy dudes in a very trippy time so there are so many different ways to perceive they're music.
The Doors are timeless - Listen to the song The End - which has been used in movies - Rides on the Storm is another great song of them too
The End is out there. isn’t there like a minute and a half of Jim just grunting and moaning? Gotta love it.
@@treebeard8475 One of my favorites along with When The Music’s Over which they should react to as well
@@animeman84 that’s a great song second favorite for me.
Agree with "The End" and "When the Music's Over." I also recommend this special treat for Lex:
"Waiting for the Sun." You will thank me for that one.
Other good choices include:
Roadhouse Blues
Love me Two Times
(the above two songs are among the best road trip driving songs of all time)
Hello, I Love You
Roadhouse Blues, Waiting For The Sun. Both from the brilliant Morrison Hotel Album.
Lex is amazing with her ability to interpret Rock music.
I enjoy you all getting into the music. Lex's depiction of her interpretation is what that era's music was about. Keep in mind that a lot of people got high and those long musical interludes took them on their own trip. One of the most intense psychedelic journeys was Iron Butterfly's In-a-Godda-De-Vida. The song is like 17 minutes long.
Oh my God my name's John Christopher Cocker I am from Southern California San Diego Surfer I'm 55 years old and homegirl nailed it that's what classic rock is all about you go girl
I love the look of excitement when Lex feels the music, and Brad spend his time trying to discover the music.
Lex, I don't think I will ever be able to listen to this song the same way again. Brad, just let Lex take you by the hand and lead you on her journeys through the music. They are too wonderful to miss. keep up the great work, you two!
I love how Jim Morrison just let's The Doors music, for almost the entire song, speak for the band 😎
We're talking 1967 here. This and Purple Haze laid the foundation for music to come. Both hit the mainstream.
I freakin love this couple! You just hooked me with this video right here and i subscribed!! LEX GETS IT. The vibe of the times girl!! I love you!! And Brad just cracks me up how he doesn't get it 🤣🤣. Ya'll are it!! ❤❤
My favorite music of that era by far. The craftmanship in the melodies are unreal. Perfect music to go on a ride for a long time.
Lex gets this music more than anyone I know, very perceptive of you. I always listen to the music first, then analyze it.
I would pay good money to see Brad do some of these reactions after a 12pack and a couple of shots. Then he and Lex would be on the same page!!
After a joint...
@@jonathanlocke6404 yeah im with you... After a doobie hed relax and let the music take him over
Haahahaa great idea
@@jonathanlocke6404 Acid. haha
@@ralpholson7616 Let's start with a joint and see if it needs to be elevated from there...
I've watched a couple of your videos, and to listen to WHAT music does TOO YOU is wonderful to hear and watch! You actually GET IT, and IT being the feeling the artist is trying to create for you. Really is fun to watch. Thanks for the video. And take care. (And REALLY enjoyed your reaction to the fans on ACDC Whole Lotta Rosie, Live, Reaction you guys did.
This is incredible, historical music in the World of Pop. Love Lex's big, genuine smile..... Brad you cool too!!!
Most people these days are not patient when it comes to art, whether it's music or film or anything else. They want a lot of constant stimuli and get bored quickly if they don't get it. Films have explosions, car crashes, fights, really loud audio tracks, etc. Music has hooks but no real insight, there are costumes, lots of dance moves, highly sexualized attitudes, violent posturing (particularly rap and hip-hop), etc.
Lots of audio and visual stimuli thrown at you in both examples (film and music), because that's what the public wants now. So, that what they get. If you don't keep the stimuli level up, the modern audience gets bored and starts wandering off.
Lex is a patient listener, and really feels things deeply. Poor Brad wants some more activity, and something he's more familiar with, so he can really sink his teeth into it. He's game, and that effort is appreciated, but he gets bored with a lot of these old songs.
This isn't his thing. He should bow out gracefully and leave this to Lex. It makes no sense for him to react to music when can't truly appreciate it.
@@analogblues That's not true at all in my opinion. This channel works because of the contrast between the two of them. It's creates discussion between them. Lex is great, but they are better together.
@@analogblues Well..... I would disagree about him making an exit. At least at this point, anyway. Brad, for better or worse, IS an accurate representation of the modern audience. There are many, many millions of people like him whose artistic sensibilities have been shaped by the music (mostly hip-hop) they've been spoon-fed over the last 20 years. So, in that regard, he is the absolute perfect person to react to these classics so that we can see if the track has any relevance at all to the contemporary listener.
And he's honest, he's not a cheerleader trying to curry favor with all the viewers that have listened to these songs so many times and love them so much. Some reactors love every song, and there's no way that can be true, they're just trying to build their subscriber base and constantly reassure the viewers that, yes, the music you love is, and always will be, THE BEST EVER.
I mean, I love music, and I'm in my 60's, but there are so many gold and platinum records from the 60's,70's and 80's that are just "meh" to me. They do nothing for me, and many of them I actually loathe. I hate them.
From my perspective, we need Brad. Brad is a great litmus test to measure the timeless appeal of a song.
Now, in terms of Lex, jeez, I can't explain her and her exquisite affinity for music. Reincarnation, maybe? She's an aberration among people in her generation. I don't know how she got to be the way she is, but I love it.
I wonder if he'd like punk. More to the point.
I love how quickly Lex picks up on themes in music... I really hope you will both check out Whiskey Bar from The Doors... It's a fun one
Love Lex's fantasys ... had to lough a bit. You made my day.
My goodness, I found your channel today and I've spent hours watching your stuff, completely in love with your dynamics.
I'm gonna join the choir and suggest The End by The Doors, you'd have a wild time with it.
It's quite the contrast watching Brad looking for the next lyric because he doesn't quite get the music and Lex looking like she doesn't care about the lyrics as she's digging the music so much.
I don't think I've seen anyone look quite as happy while getting into new music. Beautiful to watch.
"I don't even know what instrument that is."
It's an organ. And you're right; it's not an instrument that gets featured in modern rock. That pretty firmly places this piece of music in the 60's or 70's (it's 1967).
And not just any organ... 60s - 70s rock - most likely (pretty sure) a Hammond (B3 ?) played through a Leslie. It's a pretty iconic sound.
You clearly don't listen to modern Rock...
To be fair, you're right; I don't listen to much modern rock. But it's been a while since I've noticed an organ in unfamiliar music that I overhear.
I don't think this was a Hammond organ; they have quite a bit bigger, fatter sound. That being said, I couldn't tell you which kind it is.
Yes. Modern keyboards like Korgs and synths replaced the organ sound. I love the Hammond sound but you instantly know the era when you hear one.
@@ralphkern380 Vox Continental actually. Manzarek played the vox with one hand and the fender rhodes bass with the other.
I was in Jr. high school when this song was popular and for us guys that were a bit reluctant to ask a girl to dance, this was the song that we just had to overcome our fear, walk across the gym and finally ask the girl that we'd been looking at all night to dance. It didn't hurt that the cover bands at that time would extend this song for at least 10 to 15 minutes. What great memories. Thanks guys.
Girl U are absolutely right about how they are trying to take u away. The words mean a lot snd lead you into your thoughts in the instrumental. The doors like Pink Floyd were genius at it. Great reaction guys
You two will need to watch them perform Live from Hollywood Bowl 1968, just to see what they are all about. They are a very unique band for sure. Love watching you two react to classic Rock, and Lex is a hoot and so dang sharp, I smile just listening to her POV.
You should watch a live version. Jim Morrison was a beautiful man and performer.
I love Lex's comments on taking you on a journey. EXACTLY what Jim Morrison tried to do.
So Lex is carried on so far down the road with the musical journey that when it finishes she sends a postcard to Brad who's is still sitting on the lounge wondering where the hell she went.
Love When the Musics Over --- He really shows his beatnik prose abilities in that song
lex lives in the music. the emotions and stories behind just instruments is something we all strive for as artists and musicians
I think you pretty much nailed it, Lex. I love watching you react to the music and lyrics.
A magnificent interpretation of the song. Very nice, Lex!
Lex gets it, the trip, the Doors did dabble in a little LSD, gathering mushrooms in the desert kinda thing, the personalities of the band members really shines through in their music.
The doors did hella acid, not just a little lmao
@@videotrash_online I know dude, I was being kind 👍
Poor Brad he tolerates it because lex likes it. 😂
Some people just don’t feel certain types of instruments or beats. Maybe he does like it but is just a stoic person idk 😂
tolerating the Doors??? get real! who's tolerating you? goodness haha
@@mofosoto lmao 😂😂 made me laugh but different tokes for different folks no one should be forced to like something.
I'd say poor Lex.
Sometimes it takes time and multiple listens to fully appreciate a song. Not everybody "gets it" the first time. I think that people tend to forget that some of those songs that they now consider classics didn't exactly knock their socks off the first time they heard it. And sometimes people can't even remember what they thought about a song the first time they heard it. For example, I couldn't tell you what I thought about Light My Fire the first time I heard it. All I can say is that it was probably around '77 or '78. Thirty years ago, though, I loved it. I still do.
You are deep in the 60's head music with this one. Listen to those three jam on that instrumental section, what a trip. One of my favorite all-time bands, they were amazing.
I love fhe way the keyboard moves through the song with such seamless transitions, going to exactly the right place everytime.
Some Doors songs you must react to.
“Not To Touch The Earth”
“When The Music’s Over”
“Break on Through”
“The Crystal Ship”
“People Are Strange”
“Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)”
“Riders on the Storm”
Yes!!!! All of these!!! As well as "The End" and Celebration of the Lizard: Not to Touch the Earth
😂❤️😂😂😂 Once again,,, great analogy LEX AAAAAND Brad just sat there,,, again😂❤️ You guys rock
damn.... i had forgotten how much I enjoyed The Doors..... glad you reacted to this.
a total Groove
I love the way Lex SEE'S the music! You guys complement each other.
My mind is blown by Lex. I've listened to that song a thousand times and never thought about here impression of the solo but now I totally see it!
Seeing Lex's eyes close and that grin break out during reactions are what music is all about 😃 Having Brad take a more analytical approach while Lex goes more with the feelings and imagery for these reactions is part of what makes them so cool as a team - brain and heart perfectly blended. Love it 😃
I remember the 1st time I heard The Doors.....it was Light My Fire. In the back seat of a 1961 Ford Starliner with my head back looking up through that big back window up at the starts. And they played Light My Fire. I was a big Doors fan at that moment and still am today. I did the sound for a band....we tried to do "Doors" stuff but that "sound" seems so simple but is sure isn't!!! An Italian electric organ....some weird electric piano. In today's Emulator world no problem but back then forget it. So a keyboard player with a PHD in Music, a great jazz drummer and a great guitarist all meet a guy at the beach.....a WEIRD guy....a poet....a singer and they form The Doors. Lord what a world.
This is such a fluid, “groovin” song that carries you away during the instrumental part… especially the long version as opposed to the edited, shorter radio version back in the day. Love this classic song almost as much as Riders On The Storm.
Lex has the right idea! Love how she gets into it! I do the same thing! That dam keyboard is the best
You're so on the money with the 'journey' recognition, as the very earliest of songs told stories, and that is just how it was for the majority of songs that I grew up with in England in the 60s & 70s 😁👍
Great reviews guys -
Peace, love, and party on 🇬🇧
It's a head trip
One of my favorite songs as a kid, and still is. I look around now and feel blessed to have been a teenager when this music was out.
this was their first really big hit; it's what introduced them to the wider audience of the whole USA -- pretty meaningful at the time. we had no iTunes or Spotify or TikTok, no computers or internet. all we had was radio. at the time, AM radio was the major power then, but FM was slowly carving out a niche for other kinds of music -- we called it "underground" then, because we were all caught up in the idea of the revolution. and it wasn't unusual then for cops to come to your house and demand to come in for a "search," waving some papers they said were warrants. the went through my albums, pulling out things by the stones and other "dangerous" music, saying it would poison us, warp our brains. like we needed music for that, lol.
They played this song live on the Ed Sullivan show and were told to change the word higher in the lyrics. But Morrison sang it as written claiming he sang it from habit. Ed was furious, so they were banned from the show from then on.
Well he was an old stick in the mud very conservative chill out baby get on the groovy train
A few more Doors reactions would be PERFECT for this channel and I highly recommend (escpecially for some real trippy vibes).. Strange Days, People Are Strange, The Crystal Ship
Much love guys and great reaction as always! ❤️
Brad & Lex ... I loved your reactions , you're both so cool 🌟 ✌🏼
One of the best songs for me. I've loved this since I first heard it in the 70s (wasn't quite old enough to remember it from 1967). If you get the chance watch Jim & The doors do a shorter version live on the Ed Sullivan show. He just looks so cool and exudes animal magnetism I'm sure you would enjoy it
You should listen to their song "Soft Parade" for yet another completely different experience.
"Not to Touch the Earth" is another song they have with a neat (haunting) exchange between the organ and guitar. It was the climax of another song that they exclusively played live (a 17 minute long medley of sorts called "Celebration of the Lizard").
The keyboard player plays the organ with his right hand and bass with his left hand on a Fender keyboard bass........he's great.
Is that what's going on there? I always wondered. I always figured Ray dubbed in the bass parts later.
A classic song. Great analysis of the song Lex!
I am so with you Lex. You can listen to the words and get one thing out of it, and listen to the whole gestalt of the song and you can get something completely different out of it.
I think I was in Jr. High when this came out. In 1966 I was 14 and in a band. We played this. (badly) It was different from anything else at the time. I would recommend their "Riders on the Storm."
Another great review you guys! However, I must mention. Lex is a musical genius! The instruments talk to her. And she’s able to articulate that. Wow!
Lex, I have listened to this song for fifty years and I never understood the music interlude until you explained it. I always liked it and never knew why. Thank you
Lex Loves It!! Groovin and smilin the entire time 💕
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So many Doors songs to react to. The best part about The Doors is every song sounds different. When you start getting into the ones deeper in the catalogue is when you really appreciate The Doors for what they are. They're not all 7-10+ min epics. There's so much more.
Roadhouse Blues, Peace Frog, Five to One, Break on Through, Cars Hiss By My Window, Ship of Fools, Land Ho, I can go on, and on, and on. Give them some more!