I get goosebumps everytime I hear this song. This is a perfect performance in every way, just awesome musicians, a great variety of sounds and influences. It's my Opeth favorite song since I heard this recording.
I've never heard another growl like Michael's...at first I thought it was some kind of octave fx or something....and I think they do have some kind of treatment...I'm seeing them and mastadon in portland next week
Just for some context: Mikael (the lead singer) has a bit of a different sound live nowadays when he does the death growls (including this concert performance) compared to the sound he had on their album recordings. You really ought to check out some of the older studio material to hear his death growl in its prime. The thing is, the way he did that original growl wasn't sustainable over time, especially considering how much touring Opeth tends to do. So he swapped to this newer style which is obviously much better on his vocal cords and enables him to, like, keep singing into his older age. With all that said, their newer albums have left the death metal stuff almost totally behind and it's morphed into more of a smoother progressive rock sound devoid of most all screams. Mikael's voice is just wonderful and their newest material really shows that. Enjoy!!
Just said the same on a comment just now (the intensity of his voice in-studio and tours during the more Death Metal era of the band). Thank you for pointing that out to Aileen :).
I recommend 'Porcelain Heart' next... or 'The Grand Conjuration'... or 'Hex Omega'... or... well technically you can pick any song from their vast discography, they're just progressive icons with no bad stuff. The thing is they have so vast discography, 13 albums, and they are not afraid to incorporate different influences in their music. They even have album with no heavy riffs or extended fast tempos, 'Damnation', or 'Heritage' which is more progressive rock than progressive death metal... and last four albums Mikael, the singer, does not growl anymore. So they are constantly changing, evolving... I want to say that your journey experiencing Opeth will be a pleasant one, enjoy!
God damn Opeth's basslines are good. I honestly never paid them any mind as they can be real far back in the mix at times but once I started learning them they drove me up a wall.
@@reneniclasen353 Right?! My favorite bass parts are those that are complicated without making the whole song too busy, while also being distinct from the guitar. His are very much that.
Ghost reveries is a great place to start! Then I’d recommend Blackwater park if you want a more darker sound or still life for a little more old school version of their proggyness. Or if you want less death metal vocals but like the prog, ICV album.
@@davidcurren2587 I personally would say try the Still Life and Blackwater Park albums, they are in the middle of their discography. The more you like the death metal sound the earlier you should go, the more progressive you like the newer stuff would be the way to start.
@@davidcurren2587 please also note that their last 4 albums are a departure away from death metal; no growls and more of a progressive 70's rock/metal sound..
I couldn't imagine you wouldn't enjoy this, but seeing you move around and your facial expressions throughout the song was so satisfying. So, my recommendation for their first song was Harlequin Forest at the Royal Albert Hall. You will get a little glimpse of Mikael's humor and he starts the song with clean vocals, which might have made the growls more surprising. I still think that should be your next stop. However, you have no idea how many great songs are waiting for you. Ask 10 Opeth fans their favorite song and you'll get 30 answers. You're also right about their musicianship - the live and studio performances sound very similar. However, there are songs that I definitely think your should hear the studio version of first. But we'll get to those. Harlequin Forest first.
Opeth really is this clean live, no jumping around the stage, just calmly kicking you in the head with the music. They go from brutal to heartachingly beautiful, often within the same song.
Another great band that heavily inspired Opeth is Porcupine Tree. Their live performance of Anesthetize is unreal. They have one of the greatest drummers ever and their vocal harmonies are insane even though it’s only 2 people.
Up up up you go! Not to mention Steven Wilson, the frontman of Porcupine Tree, has produced Opeth albums and even has a side project with Mikael called Storm Corrosion.
Steven Wilson and Mikael are both so talented. I was introduced to Steve in when I bought the Laminations DVD and watched the making of. That was such a good making of doco.
Gavin Harrison on drums for Porcupine Tree is truly a master. He has literally written the book (2, actually) on playing in different time signatures at the same time. 2 hands, 2 feet, 4 time signatures.
Porcupine Tree's drummer played on a project with Arjen Lucassen (composer of Ayreon and Star One) called Guilt Machine, album titled "On This Perfect Day". It's a fantastic prog rock/metal album everyone should hear.
I started with Ghost Reveries, picking up the CD in a shop on a whim. Subsequently bought Blackwater Park, then got Damnation, Deliverance, and Watershed. Damn, but they've got a discography to make other bands weep
OMG yes. Next up needs to be the song Blackwater Park! That whole album (also titled Blackwater Park) is, in my opinion, a perfect album. Front to back, flawless.
One of the greatest bands in the history of music, no matter the genre. Recommendations: *Deliverance* (studio or live from the Lamentations DVD) - The outro section of that song is truly something else, especially if you enjoy rhythm. Apart from that, I will skip the usual suspects, because other people will recommend them en masse. Instead I'll recommend a few songs most reactors never get to. *Advent* (probably studio; don't know if there are any decent live recordings of this) - from their second and, in my opinion, still strongest album Morningrise *To Bid you Farewell* (same deal; probably studio) - Also Morningrise, and one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded *By the Pain I See in Others* (I think there is a decent live version of it on youtube, though they rarely play it during shows) - off the Deliverance album *When* (studio version recommended; they played it live, but I think they shortened it) - also an older song off the My Arms Your Hearse album. The final section of this song left me absolutely speechless, when I first discovered them at the tender age of 15.
I did not read all 150+ comments, so someone may have mentioned… this is one of Tatiana’s and Eugene’s (from Jinjer) biggest influences. I know you enjoy Jinjer as well, so thought you’d like that fact.
Opeth is mind blowing...people probably should have requested the studio versions for the first introduction, though. This is a decent quality live video, especially for open air, but without hearing the production and arrangements on the album, you aren't getting the full effect. Listen to the studio versions to really "get it".
Try Ne Obliviscaris for another phenomenal progressive death metal group. You'll be blown away. Dealers choice. Doesn't matter what you pick its great just like Opeths library are all fantastic.
Opeth is probably the best band I’ve seen live at matching their studio sound. Plenty of other bands get very close or maybe change some things to add energy or whatever which I love as well, but for as close to a studio sound as you can get Opeth is the one.
Let's also keep in mind this is done at SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED feet above sea level. I could barely breathe properly when I went up there for a show years ago, and Mikael's doing this. It's actually unreal.
Well.. my favorite band. Have fun with the great jester Mikael. The whole concert is ... really good. Try "Deliverance" for weird proggy stuff. Try "Demon of the fall" if you want to headbang.
Opeth - I highly recommend this live performance of Harlequin Forest at Royal Albert Hall (PLEASE) ruclips.net/video/0HRett4kOpM/видео.html Also studio version Coil/Heir Apparent (they go together). They're from Sweden, a great band and masters of transitions. The 'current band' members - Mikael Åkerfeldt/vocals, lyricist, lead guitar, composer and overall master of everything he does. Fredrik Åkesson also lead guitar Martin Mendez - bass Drums - Martin Axenrot (left the band recently) Joakim Svalberg- keyboards/mellotron Also Mikael Åkerfeldt has done the music for 'Clark' which will be on Netflix May 5th. Most likely will not be Opeth style though.
Opeth has remained one of my top bands together with Tool for probably 20 years. Every time you hear a song again with those two bands you discover new sounds, meanings or feelings. I would recommend to hear their opus maxima "Blackwater Park" next. You'll like it, then we can pass on to their jazzy/soul ballads from the Damnation album.
That "chill" performance is total focus. It's like doing something you love and getting lost in it, no longer sensing time. Perfect presence. So practiced it looks easy. Of the Gods, truly. Thank you!
Well, I'd say its probably more that they have to concentrate what they are doing---being that they don't use clicks (one of the few modern acts that doesn't) they have to listen to what the other members are doing to not screw up the timing during heavy syncopation parts.
Opeth has a massive library of phenomenal music. Mikael is a beast of a singer, writer, and conductor of music and story telling. You should definitely check out their albums.
I love the whole album this song is from "Ghost Reveries". I'd say that this is my second favorite form this album. My favorite is "The Grand Conjuration". Even if you don't react to it, which I hope you will, you got to check it out.
Gotta check out Harlequin Forest from the same show. And then do yourself a massive favor and go listen to their landmark 2001 record Blackwater Park on your own from start to finish. It quite literally changed the course of metal music.
I wish I could go back to 2005 when I was 16 and relive the magic of hearing this for the first time again, this was my first Opeth song aswell and it was just magical
Oh man I'm so happy you discovered Opeth. Do yourself a favor and go watch this same song played on The Roundhouse Tapes because Mikael was even more aggressive with his range because he focused a lot more on screaming back then. He's mellowed out his screaming because the band has transitioned into a pure prog non screaming sound. This song is the very first song on what I believe to be their absolute best album, Ghost Reveries, one of like 5 albums I've given a perfect 10/10. The song sounds like it could be an entire album on its own because it captivates you from beginning to end. Absolutely love it!
Thanks for sharing this band is amazing! Keep up the awesome reactions 🤘🤘 Btw if you haven’t heard Gojira yet, you should check em out!!! XD Opeth - Burden
I as an Opeth fan thank for your reaction to this incredibly awesome band: one of the best and heaviest growls with a lot pf energy please check out Demon of the fall at roundhouse tapes. Fantastic
I was going to recommend this very song today. What are the odds :) Opeth (pressure is on the "O", not the "Pe" ;)) are truly legends despite having gone through a few member changes. Nobody sounds like they do. The list of incredible Opeth songs you could dive into next is long, but I highly recommend "Harlequin Forest". It's from the same album as "Ghost of Perdition".
Ok... so you are probably one of the only "reactors" to listen to Opeth and Get IT!!! and by your reaction we can see you really enjoyed it... that said, welcome to this very deep rabbit hole that is Opeth... enjoy
That's the beauty of Opeth they will absolutely blow you out of the water every damn time. Check out April Ethereal, Blackwater Park, Dirge for November, Porcelain Heart, or To bid you Farewell. All great Opeth songs
Anyone recommend either Septicflesh or Fleshgod Apocalypse? It's damn good symphonic/operatic death metal. Check out Oceans of Grey, Dogma of Prometheus (live version) or Sangreal by Septicflesh. And The Forsaking or Thru Our Scars or Cold as Perfection by Fleshgod.
If you really want to here a good example of his clean vocals, check out Harvest from the Lamentations album/DVD. His vocals on that performance are magical
You love double bass? Definitely check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope. Great to see you react to Opeth, it definitely is one of the greatest bands ever!
Opeth is SICK. A band with so much depth, and so much variation. Btw I get your ''down with the sickness vibe'' of the drum, this kinda has the same 'battle-drums'' in some parts. Recommend this whole album; the follow up to this song, Baying of the Hounds, IS INSANE. I can not listen to Ghost of Perdition without listening to Baying of the Hounds, which quickly turns into the whole album. Harlequin Forest is also an extremely good one. But personally I wanna see your reaction to Opeth's Sorceress. It's a whole different song than this one, but in a way just as epic and just as cool. On a side note, I'd also love to see you continue your Devin Townsend journey. You've done two, but he's got way more to blow you away with :) The Funeral/Bastard/Death of Music trilogy live from Royal Albert Hall would be my recommendation. Tho it's a long trip; you will love it for sure!
Cheers Aileen!!... How's it going ? That was prettty moving! And that Demonic Energy... Fuck Yeah true that !!! Another incredible band!! A bit of almost everything in that song.. I like it!! Like they're not even trying !! Top reaction!! 🤘🎵🇭🇲💯♥️ From NSW cessnock Australia 🤘🇭🇷🎶
Thank you for being like one of like... two people I've seen that actually picked up on Joakim Svalberg's backing vocals. They're top notch! I've been a fan of Opeth since My Arms, Your Hearse came out in 1998 and a friend recommended it to me. I hated the harsh vocals at first, but grew to love them. Saw them live in 2004, absolutely amazing. Opeth and Testament are like the two bands that got me into harsh vocals right at the turn of the century. Now it's in about 75% of what I lsiten to haha
Leper Affinity is a nice song from them, Harlequin Forest as well... To be honest, all of their stuff is great and I've been listening to them for nearly 20 years. Seen em live a few times as well, they always deliver.
The comparison to “Down with the Sickness” hurt. Great Reaction though. I ,as I assume everyone, like to live vicariously through the lucky people who get to hear Opeth and other bands for the first time.
The drummer from this studio album went on to form SOEN - a band well worth checking out. Martin Lopez is considered by many to have been in the band when they were at their peak. Blackwater park and Ghost Reveries are the two records should concentrate on first. 👍
They are signed to the same management company as the following bands who you really should check out too. You won’t be disappointed. Devin Townsend Katatonia Paradise Lost Soilwork used to be on the same one too.
Found you because you started listening to TOOL, just left your Judith reaction from A Perfect Circle, and now, I see you listened to Opeth, one of my other all time favorite bands!
I am always curious to see if people think the same as I do about songs and bands. I remember buying this album when it came out and playing it nonstop for months. Friends would catch it in certain parts and say oh this is so nice, and then hear the growl. Each song is like 4 songs in 1.
All these vocal coach an popular reactors I have in sub and none have reacted to danelyna cover of tears of gold from agt 2020 is there a reason she's from dimash home town an 13 at time of this video with Floor Jansen stamina range on belts
You absolutely cannot go wrong when it comes to the vocals of Mikael Aikfeldt. Do yourself a favor though - check out the studio version if you're listening to assess the sound quality. Though you're correct in the fact that this is a very good quality video for a live performance. I've seen them live numerous times and they always sound phenomenal. But still, you simply cannot capture the same 'precise' magic live that you can in the studio, even though they get 99.9% of the way there without fail lol. Their second album, Morningrise; while probably one of their lesser listened to albums, has some of the best vocal and musical harmonies in my opinion. "The Night and the Silent Water" and "To Bid You Farewell" are KILLER.
Opeth has really always had such impressive orchestration and song writing. So many great tracks. Every album is unique, and honestly, they’re all great in their own way.
Opeth live performances sound better than the original recordings (imo), this band is just so talented and all the staff working with them equally so. Also, the lighting director that works for opeth synced the lights with the performance, and very accurately at that. Just major talent all around with these guys, it's my dream to see them live.
Opeth couldn't come more highly recommended. Class act and in a league of their own. You'll probably enjoy some Ne Obliviscaris too, try "And Plauge Flowers the Kaleidoscope..." live from their show in Colorado.
I understand how you feel but don’t beat yourself up. You’ve found them now. Enjoy the ride. What I wouldn’t give to experience my Opeth journey for the first time. A modern mold of the greats like Zeppelin, Purple, and Sabbath. And I don’t say this lightly.
Opeth has become my favorite band, and I don't know why it took me so long to discover them, probably because I didn't know anyone who listened to them.Sweden has produced some incredible Metal bands, check out Orbit Culture, So Heavy.
Glad you loved Opeth. I saw them live about 20 years ago, and they do sound this good live. A good one to listen to next is Deliverance from the same concert. Opeth are transcendental. ruclips.net/video/oIjAXkwrE5k/видео.html
Must give huge cudos to the magic man Magnus that manages the lightshow. Some of it are pre-programmed but most of their shows is done manually. By the way, welcome hun to the mighty world of Opeth.
Opeth are definitely an experience listening to them. A band I would suggest as a non-metal metalband would be Heilung. They reach into our primal minds and plant stories. Makes you feel like a warrior from 1000 years ago, whether you have that heritage or not. Really worth looking into if you haven't already, Krigsgaldr is a good one other reactors look at and one of my favorites
Tool and Opeth will change everything you thought and loved about music. They are the pillars and foundation of my musical house
hell yeah brother
Same here....I found opeth 15 yrs ago and tool had to take 2nd place
@@natesnotes101 im in no position to claim one over the other. Both bands set the standard for how I judge bands
same for me, plus porcupine tree xd
that's like my great trio that i listen to regularly and these are hands down my favourite bands ;d
I agree! I'd definitely have to throw Gojira in!
I get goosebumps everytime I hear this song. This is a perfect performance in every way, just awesome musicians, a great variety of sounds and influences. It's my Opeth favorite song since I heard this recording.
“HOLY SHIT”!!! I think I had that same reaction many years ago when I first heard Opeth.
Speaking of Red Rocks, Gojira - Pray...
my favorite Opeth song 👍 great reactions
I've never heard another growl like Michael's...at first I thought it was some kind of octave fx or something....and I think they do have some kind of treatment...I'm seeing them and mastadon in portland next week
Another masterpiece by Opeth.. Maybe a little unnecessary knowing but the bassist had hair down to his forearms
I'm new to your channel....the more opeth, the more I watch :-)
Oh. My. God. More please.
Opeth is in a class of their own and they're a big influence on the newer bands in the genre. Great reaction
That's right. 💎🤙
Big influence is an understatement. Opeth's classics are foundational.
Just for some context: Mikael (the lead singer) has a bit of a different sound live nowadays when he does the death growls (including this concert performance) compared to the sound he had on their album recordings. You really ought to check out some of the older studio material to hear his death growl in its prime. The thing is, the way he did that original growl wasn't sustainable over time, especially considering how much touring Opeth tends to do. So he swapped to this newer style which is obviously much better on his vocal cords and enables him to, like, keep singing into his older age. With all that said, their newer albums have left the death metal stuff almost totally behind and it's morphed into more of a smoother progressive rock sound devoid of most all screams. Mikael's voice is just wonderful and their newest material really shows that. Enjoy!!
I agree 💯 percent
Or u could listen to deconstruction and hear his growl produced by devin townsend who really has a insane metal voice
Just said the same on a comment just now (the intensity of his voice in-studio and tours during the more Death Metal era of the band). Thank you for pointing that out to Aileen :).
As good as this live performance is, I still think the studio performances of these are just something else.
I recommend 'Porcelain Heart' next... or 'The Grand Conjuration'... or 'Hex Omega'... or... well technically you can pick any song from their vast discography, they're just progressive icons with no bad stuff. The thing is they have so vast discography, 13 albums, and they are not afraid to incorporate different influences in their music. They even have album with no heavy riffs or extended fast tempos, 'Damnation', or 'Heritage' which is more progressive rock than progressive death metal... and last four albums Mikael, the singer, does not growl anymore. So they are constantly changing, evolving... I want to say that your journey experiencing Opeth will be a pleasant one, enjoy!
The Grand Conjuration is a really good idea
The breakdown in "The Grand Conjuration" gives me chills just thinking about it, but all those songs are great suggestions.
God damn Opeth's basslines are good. I honestly never paid them any mind as they can be real far back in the mix at times but once I started learning them they drove me up a wall.
Martin Mendez is a phenomenal bass player. He has great feel and does tasteful runs that really compliment the songs.
@@reneniclasen353 Right?! My favorite bass parts are those that are complicated without making the whole song too busy, while also being distinct from the guitar. His are very much that.
@@OriginalWhiteTornado Agreed. It's definitely a skill that can bring music to a higher level. Jon from Karnivool does this sublimely as well.
yes the bass is amazing. I'm now trying to learn Dirge For November
I'm 100% with you on that opinion.
I highly recommend "Harlequin Forest" from their 2010 performance at the Royal Albert Hall. That is another amazing performance!
This is an epic song and that performance is truly masterful!
Honestly my favourite song by them.
Wow, never heard these guys before. I’ll have to listen to more.
Ghost reveries is a great place to start! Then I’d recommend Blackwater park if you want a more darker sound or still life for a little more old school version of their proggyness.
Or if you want less death metal vocals but like the prog, ICV album.
@@flataffect Thanks!
@@davidcurren2587 I personally would say try the Still Life and Blackwater Park albums, they are in the middle of their discography. The more you like the death metal sound the earlier you should go, the more progressive you like the newer stuff would be the way to start.
@@heathen-heart Good to know, thank you!
@@davidcurren2587 please also note that their last 4 albums are a departure away from death metal; no growls and more of a progressive 70's rock/metal sound..
I couldn't imagine you wouldn't enjoy this, but seeing you move around and your facial expressions throughout the song was so satisfying.
So, my recommendation for their first song was Harlequin Forest at the Royal Albert Hall. You will get a little glimpse of Mikael's humor and he starts the song with clean vocals, which might have made the growls more surprising. I still think that should be your next stop.
However, you have no idea how many great songs are waiting for you. Ask 10 Opeth fans their favorite song and you'll get 30 answers. You're also right about their musicianship - the live and studio performances sound very similar. However, there are songs that I definitely think your should hear the studio version of first. But we'll get to those. Harlequin Forest first.
Opeth really is this clean live, no jumping around the stage, just calmly kicking you in the head with the music. They go from brutal to heartachingly beautiful, often within the same song.
Another great band that heavily inspired Opeth is Porcupine Tree. Their live performance of Anesthetize is unreal. They have one of the greatest drummers ever and their vocal harmonies are insane even though it’s only 2 people.
Up up up you go! Not to mention Steven Wilson, the frontman of Porcupine Tree, has produced Opeth albums and even has a side project with Mikael called Storm Corrosion.
Steven Wilson and Mikael are both so talented. I was introduced to Steve in when I bought the Laminations DVD and watched the making of. That was such a good making of doco.
Gavin Harrison on drums for Porcupine Tree is truly a master. He has literally written the book (2, actually) on playing in different time signatures at the same time. 2 hands, 2 feet, 4 time signatures.
Porcupine Tree's drummer played on a project with Arjen Lucassen (composer of Ayreon and Star One) called Guilt Machine, album titled "On This Perfect Day". It's a fantastic prog rock/metal album everyone should hear.
@@Jim.G that was Porcupine Tree’s original drummer, Chris Maitland. He’s still great but he’s no Gavin Harrison.
Opeth is just the best band on the planet. Best album to start with: Watershed. No more need to say.....
chefs kiss
i think i d say still life first
@@sleep20well agreed
I've been listening to Hessian Peel for weeks now
I started with Ghost Reveries, picking up the CD in a shop on a whim. Subsequently bought Blackwater Park, then got Damnation, Deliverance, and Watershed. Damn, but they've got a discography to make other bands weep
OMG yes. Next up needs to be the song Blackwater Park! That whole album (also titled Blackwater Park) is, in my opinion, a perfect album. Front to back, flawless.
One of the greatest bands in the history of music, no matter the genre. Recommendations:
*Deliverance* (studio or live from the Lamentations DVD) - The outro section of that song is truly something else, especially if you enjoy rhythm.
Apart from that, I will skip the usual suspects, because other people will recommend them en masse. Instead I'll recommend a few songs most reactors never get to.
*Advent* (probably studio; don't know if there are any decent live recordings of this) - from their second and, in my opinion, still strongest album Morningrise
*To Bid you Farewell* (same deal; probably studio) - Also Morningrise, and one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded
*By the Pain I See in Others* (I think there is a decent live version of it on youtube, though they rarely play it during shows) - off the Deliverance album
*When* (studio version recommended; they played it live, but I think they shortened it) - also an older song off the My Arms Your Hearse album. The final section of this song left me absolutely speechless, when I first discovered them at the tender age of 15.
I did not read all 150+ comments, so someone may have mentioned… this is one of Tatiana’s and Eugene’s (from Jinjer) biggest influences. I know you enjoy Jinjer as well, so thought you’d like that fact.
Definitely Jinger, I know that they were at home in Ukraine when the War started, don't know what or where they are now, hopefully safe.
I think Pisces sounds a lot like Opeth, but it's an exception in their discography
Opeth is mind blowing...people probably should have requested the studio versions for the first introduction, though. This is a decent quality live video, especially for open air, but without hearing the production and arrangements on the album, you aren't getting the full effect. Listen to the studio versions to really "get it".
Opeth is one of the best rabbit holes to discover.
Blackwater park is one of the greatest albums ever made and every track deserves your time..!!
First Tool, now Opeth? Damn I'm glad I found this channel.
Try Ne Obliviscaris for another phenomenal progressive death metal group. You'll be blown away. Dealers choice. Doesn't matter what you pick its great just like Opeths library are all fantastic.
Opeth is probably the best band I’ve seen live at matching their studio sound. Plenty of other bands get very close or maybe change some things to add energy or whatever which I love as well, but for as close to a studio sound as you can get Opeth is the one.
Mikael has also said that he is so still on stage because there is so much for him to think about, so he can't concentrate if he jumps around too much
Let's also keep in mind this is done at SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED feet above sea level. I could barely breathe properly when I went up there for a show years ago, and Mikael's doing this. It's actually unreal.
Well.. my favorite band. Have fun with the great jester Mikael.
The whole concert is ... really good.
Try "Deliverance" for weird proggy stuff.
Try "Demon of the fall" if you want to headbang.
Weird proggy and probably top 3 heaviest opeth song ever.
A Fair Judgment if you just want to be blown away
@@dryferr5557 Great choice.
My absolute favorite is still "Face of Melinda" and the whole "Still life" album
If you liked this, you'll definitely dig Ne Obliviscaris. Check out And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016)
Opeth - I highly recommend this live performance of Harlequin Forest at Royal Albert Hall (PLEASE) ruclips.net/video/0HRett4kOpM/видео.html
Also studio version Coil/Heir Apparent (they go together).
They're from Sweden, a great band and masters of transitions. The 'current band' members -
Mikael Åkerfeldt/vocals, lyricist, lead guitar, composer and overall master of everything he does.
Fredrik Åkesson also lead guitar
Martin Mendez - bass
Drums - Martin Axenrot (left the band recently)
Joakim Svalberg- keyboards/mellotron
Also Mikael Åkerfeldt has done the music for 'Clark' which will be on Netflix May 5th. Most likely will not be Opeth style though.
I have a whole Opeth playlist I relax/fall asleep to, like 30 songs without growling (I like those too ofc)
Opeth has remained one of my top bands together with Tool for probably 20 years. Every time you hear a song again with those two bands you discover new sounds, meanings or feelings. I would recommend to hear their opus maxima "Blackwater Park" next. You'll like it, then we can pass on to their jazzy/soul ballads from the Damnation album.
First time I heard Opeth... I just knew they would become my favorite band. Love at first listen. ♥️
That "chill" performance is total focus. It's like doing something you love and getting lost in it, no longer sensing time. Perfect presence. So practiced it looks easy. Of the Gods, truly. Thank you!
Well, I'd say its probably more that they have to concentrate what they are doing---being that they don't use clicks (one of the few modern acts that doesn't) they have to listen to what the other members are doing to not screw up the timing during heavy syncopation parts.
Opeth has a massive library of phenomenal music. Mikael is a beast of a singer, writer, and conductor of music and story telling. You should definitely check out their albums.
If you like the double bass kick....you need to check out masters apprentices by opeth
hope you react other music of them - Deliverance (Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London) this music in this live is just mesmerizing
Lamentations is just the top of Opeth and as we can hear from this recording, it will never be surpassed.
@@Jashtvorak Roundhouse is very good too, especially its version of Perdition.
I love the whole album this song is from "Ghost Reveries". I'd say that this is my second favorite form this album. My favorite is "The Grand Conjuration". Even if you don't react to it, which I hope you will, you got to check it out.
"a lover for music" .... Can I be your music? 🥰 Lol I'm just playing love your vidz 👍
Definitely need to do Blackwater Park, Harlequin Forest, Deliverance, The entire Damnation Album....
Gotta check out Harlequin Forest from the same show. And then do yourself a massive favor and go listen to their landmark 2001 record Blackwater Park on your own from start to finish. It quite literally changed the course of metal music.
Harlequin Forest at Royal Albert Hall, my favorite live Opeth performance.
I wish I could go back to 2005 when I was 16 and relive the magic of hearing this for the first time again, this was my first Opeth song aswell and it was just magical
Opeth are fantastic live. I’ve been to sooo many of their shows. Blows my wig back every time I hear them.
Opeth - Masters Apprentice = double bass heaven 😁
Oh man I'm so happy you discovered Opeth. Do yourself a favor and go watch this same song played on The Roundhouse Tapes because Mikael was even more aggressive with his range because he focused a lot more on screaming back then. He's mellowed out his screaming because the band has transitioned into a pure prog non screaming sound. This song is the very first song on what I believe to be their absolute best album, Ghost Reveries, one of like 5 albums I've given a perfect 10/10. The song sounds like it could be an entire album on its own because it captivates you from beginning to end. Absolutely love it!
Thanks for sharing this band is amazing! Keep up the awesome reactions 🤘🤘 Btw if you haven’t heard Gojira yet, you should check em out!!! XD
Opeth - Burden
I as an Opeth fan thank for your reaction to this incredibly awesome band: one of the best and heaviest growls with a lot pf energy please check out
Demon of the fall at roundhouse tapes. Fantastic
I was going to recommend this very song today. What are the odds :) Opeth (pressure is on the "O", not the "Pe" ;)) are truly legends despite having gone through a few member changes. Nobody sounds like they do. The list of incredible Opeth songs you could dive into next is long, but I highly recommend "Harlequin Forest". It's from the same album as "Ghost of Perdition".
Ok... so you are probably one of the only "reactors" to listen to Opeth and Get IT!!! and by your reaction we can see you really enjoyed it... that said, welcome to this very deep rabbit hole that is Opeth... enjoy
Red Rocks is one of the best places to play atmosphere and everything!
That's the beauty of Opeth they will absolutely blow you out of the water every damn time. Check out April Ethereal, Blackwater Park, Dirge for November, Porcelain Heart, or To bid you Farewell. All great Opeth songs
Anyone recommend either Septicflesh or Fleshgod Apocalypse? It's damn good symphonic/operatic death metal. Check out Oceans of Grey, Dogma of Prometheus (live version) or Sangreal by Septicflesh. And The Forsaking or Thru Our Scars or Cold as Perfection by Fleshgod.
Ne obliviicarias? Anyone else think they should be next?
The Grand Conjuration is a great track to check out! Very heavy on the clean vocals and amazing musicianship
It's fair to say The Grand Conjuration is heavy on clean vocals and utterly crushing on the harsh vocals 😄
I really want your reaction to The Lotus Eater by Opeth now.
If you really want to here a good example of his clean vocals, check out Harvest from the Lamentations album/DVD. His vocals on that performance are magical
Sweden's Masterpiece.....what a Rabbit Hole to Discover.....the Change of his Voice :)
Try Harlequin Forest next
You love double bass? Definitely check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope. Great to see you react to Opeth, it definitely is one of the greatest bands ever!
Opeth is SICK. A band with so much depth, and so much variation. Btw I get your ''down with the sickness vibe'' of the drum, this kinda has the same 'battle-drums'' in some parts. Recommend this whole album; the follow up to this song, Baying of the Hounds, IS INSANE. I can not listen to Ghost of Perdition without listening to Baying of the Hounds, which quickly turns into the whole album. Harlequin Forest is also an extremely good one. But personally I wanna see your reaction to Opeth's Sorceress. It's a whole different song than this one, but in a way just as epic and just as cool.
On a side note, I'd also love to see you continue your Devin Townsend journey. You've done two, but he's got way more to blow you away with :) The Funeral/Bastard/Death of Music trilogy live from Royal Albert Hall would be my recommendation. Tho it's a long trip; you will love it for sure!
Cheers Aileen!!...
How's it going ?
That was prettty moving! And that Demonic Energy...
Fuck Yeah true that !!! Another incredible band!! A bit of almost everything in that song.. I like it!! Like they're not even trying !!
Top reaction!!
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From the first time I ever heard this like 15 years ago, until this day, I believe the riff at 10:40 is THE most badass riff ever.
Thank you for being like one of like... two people I've seen that actually picked up on Joakim Svalberg's backing vocals. They're top notch!
I've been a fan of Opeth since My Arms, Your Hearse came out in 1998 and a friend recommended it to me. I hated the harsh vocals at first, but grew to love them. Saw them live in 2004, absolutely amazing. Opeth and Testament are like the two bands that got me into harsh vocals right at the turn of the century. Now it's in about 75% of what I lsiten to haha
Great reaction.. You should check out Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife (Live In The LBC) best performance
Welp, I guess it's time to recommend some Ne Obliviscaris if you're into Opeth! They are amazing
Leper Affinity is a nice song from them, Harlequin Forest as well... To be honest, all of their stuff is great and I've been listening to them for nearly 20 years. Seen em live a few times as well, they always deliver.
The comparison to “Down with the Sickness” hurt. Great Reaction though. I ,as I assume everyone, like to live vicariously through the lucky people who get to hear Opeth and other bands for the first time.
The drummer from this studio album went on to form SOEN - a band well worth checking out. Martin Lopez is considered by many to have been in the band when they were at their peak. Blackwater park and Ghost Reveries are the two records should concentrate on first. 👍
They are signed to the same management company as the following bands who you really should check out too. You won’t be disappointed.
Devin Townsend
Katatonia
Paradise Lost
Soilwork used to be on the same one too.
Red Rocks is a close 2nd best amphitheater. But The Gorge in WA State is number 1. My favorites!
🔥🔥❤Opeth❤🔥🔥
Always awesome!
Will definitely subscribe for more.
Please react to Tommy Johansson Swedish Pagans (DISNEY VERSION) 🙂
Give a listen to immortal disfigurement! ex lorna shore vocalist CJ Mcreery made an amazing comeback.
Found you because you started listening to TOOL, just left your Judith reaction from A Perfect Circle, and now, I see you listened to Opeth, one of my other all time favorite bands!
You must react Swallow The Sun - Void. If you liked Opeth, you must like also SWS.
I am always curious to see if people think the same as I do about songs and bands. I remember buying this album when it came out and playing it nonstop for months. Friends would catch it in certain parts and say oh this is so nice, and then hear the growl. Each song is like 4 songs in 1.
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You absolutely cannot go wrong when it comes to the vocals of Mikael Aikfeldt. Do yourself a favor though - check out the studio version if you're listening to assess the sound quality. Though you're correct in the fact that this is a very good quality video for a live performance. I've seen them live numerous times and they always sound phenomenal. But still, you simply cannot capture the same 'precise' magic live that you can in the studio, even though they get 99.9% of the way there without fail lol. Their second album, Morningrise; while probably one of their lesser listened to albums, has some of the best vocal and musical harmonies in my opinion. "The Night and the Silent Water" and "To Bid You Farewell" are KILLER.
Opeth has really always had such impressive orchestration and song writing. So many great tracks. Every album is unique, and honestly, they’re all great in their own way.
Great observations and analysis of multiple aspects of the song and performance.
Opeth live performances sound better than the original recordings (imo), this band is just so talented and all the staff working with them equally so. Also, the lighting director that works for opeth synced the lights with the performance, and very accurately at that. Just major talent all around with these guys, it's my dream to see them live.
Opeth couldn't come more highly recommended. Class act and in a league of their own. You'll probably enjoy some Ne Obliviscaris too, try "And Plauge Flowers the Kaleidoscope..." live from their show in Colorado.
This song was probably in my top 5 most played in high school. My band nerd friends and I werd obsessed with this album.
Master's Apprentices or The Moor would be a good one from their older stuff.
I understand how you feel but don’t beat yourself up. You’ve found them now. Enjoy the ride. What I wouldn’t give to experience my Opeth journey for the first time. A modern mold of the greats like Zeppelin, Purple, and Sabbath. And I don’t say this lightly.
Opeth has become my favorite band, and I don't know why it took me so long to discover them, probably because I didn't know anyone who listened to them.Sweden has produced some incredible Metal bands, check out Orbit Culture, So Heavy.
The Opeth album Blackwater Park will blow you away - fact.
Find you someone who looks at you the way AileenSenpai looks at this Opeth video 👍
You steal the show from Opeth, Ailee. And I'm not even sorry to say so.
Opeth is next level music.
Glad you loved Opeth. I saw them live about 20 years ago, and they do sound this good live.
A good one to listen to next is Deliverance from the same concert. Opeth are transcendental.
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Must give huge cudos to the magic man Magnus that manages the lightshow. Some of it are pre-programmed but most of their shows is done manually.
By the way, welcome hun to the mighty world of Opeth.
Great reaction to Opeth. After I got fully into opeth around 2013-2014.
I only listened to Opeth for like for 3 months straight hahaha
That little "..Jesus". at 5:10 haha
Opeth are definitely an experience listening to them. A band I would suggest as a non-metal metalband would be Heilung. They reach into our primal minds and plant stories. Makes you feel like a warrior from 1000 years ago, whether you have that heritage or not. Really worth looking into if you haven't already, Krigsgaldr is a good one other reactors look at and one of my favorites
I highly recommend the song “Deliverance” OMFG is it gooooood
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