For a lot of us, the instruments, the melody, harmony, and dynamics, etc, is where most the emotion is in music. The lyrics are what usually don't matter to us. You can usually replace the words and not make any difference in the listening experience. I think it's often that way for metal, prog, jazz, and classical. Other genres like folk and rap prioritize different elements, and vocals are more important in them. Another factor is whether a genre's audience includes a lot of musicians, themselves. I think metal has a lot of fans who play instruments themselves and mostly want to hear instruments.
I’m the same way. People say this song or that song because of the lyrics, but they’re secondary for me. I guess that’s why I’m into instrumental music like classical and jazz. I enjoy good MUSIC, the lyrics aren’t what I focus on.
I totally disagree, the lyrics and the music was all one package to me and I couldn’t wait to get the line notes to read the lyrics. Having said that instrumentals like this one were awesome too but lyrics do matter otherwise every song would just be an instrumental
@@ThaiThom yeah, I know that. And he’s playing an awesome countermelody to the guitar parts!. I was referring to Hetfield taking the melody on the first slow solo and Hammet on the harmony part. Almost reminds me of the approach the Eagles took to the Hotel California solo, but they fir it to this song.
@Ororo Munroe Yes you are correct. In times past, many were much younger when great accomplishments were done. However, these days many people in their 30s do not have a clue and are aimlessly wandering about unable to move away from their parents, hold down a job, raise a family, take on adult responsibilities, plan for their future and carry on a meaningful conversation, so I think alot of people would be a little surprised at their ages.
Im sorry. I didnt mean instrumental. I meant to say the instumentals are beautiful. Im like 10 beers in, sorry. Just listen to Overture by Def Leppard. Ong is from 1980 but they made it on an Album in 1979 first. THATS oldschool sounding!
@@playermartin286 Kirk isn’t the rhythm guitarist and is credited for a 1/3 of metallicas discography, most of it being in their 80’s and 90’s songs. Not saying James isn’t amazing or a guitar god, Kirk is just under appreciated for what he’s done for Metallica. I mean listen to any master of puppets recent live performance, Kirk is the one keeping the rhythm going when James is more focused on singing and interacting with the crowd. Not to mention Kirk wrote the riff for the verse of master of puppets. It’s stupid to not call him a legend for what he’s done in Metallica and what he’s done for the inspiration he’s brought to many young guitarists.
@@alebarajas3045 sorry i disagree. The solo is always the lowlight in a metallica song, at least for me. And Kirk’s rhythm playing is nowhere near as precise as james’
@@playermartin286 You not liking Kirks playing is probably the reason for why you find the solos low points. I disagree, solos like One or Fade to Black are really well written and fit the songs perfectly. Most Metallica solos do in my opinion. It’s ok to not like Kirk but you’re not really bringing up any valuable points on your dislike for kirks playing.
@@playermartin286 and yes I agree, James has a very precise way of playing, but it’s not like kirk’s playing hasn’t been recorded. I mean the spider riff by kirk on my apocalypse is a recording of kirk and it sounds sick. Again I’m not arguing kirk being a better rhythm player than James, I’m arguing that Kirk is under appreciated.
I never realized until last week, that ALL of that solo in the middle, the change, all of that is bass! These guys 'look' scary, but are like beautiful, symphonic maestros! This one especially!!
The much-anticipated reaction to Orion finally arrives and Lex shines once again. "Zoning out and going to the world of Orion" was a pleasure to view and the perfect reaction for this iconic song. Absolutely loved it! Thank You!
LEX given your choice of words at the end, now y'all gotta do another of Metallica's instrumentals called Anesthesia (pulling teeth) feat. more of Og bassist Cliff Burton's solo work 💜
When I hear this song, I imagine flying to the stars and discovering worlds that no one has ever seen. Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song...
As a follow-up to Orion, I recommend you give "To Live Is To Die" from Metallica. It was one of the last pieces of music that the late Cliff Burton worked on before his untimely passing. While the majority of Metallica's discography is something one experiences with "To Live Is To Die" one goes beyond experiencing it to a point where they feel it. From a music perspective "To Live Is To Die" is perhaps one of the best things Metallica has ever recorded.
A great instrumental. One of the best I've heard in the metal genre . Almost classical because of all the different movements. Impressive for a relatively New band at the time.
This song is such an amazing piece of music. The bass is played with a freedom that it's just about the feeling of the music itself. It's beyond scales, harmonies. It's a very well crafted song. Sometimes i wonder how far would Cliff Burton (R.I.P.) have taken Metallica with his musical ideas. Great reaction. Yes, it's freestyle playing. I think so too. 🤟🎶🎸
No freestyle playing here at all. Written and orchestrated by Cliff, so it was definitely all intentional. The recording of MoP is pretty well documented, as are Cliffs contributions.
Orion is by far my favorite instrumental I've heard from any band. Cliff tears it up (tastefully) in the second half on bass, and those guitar bends that accompany him are just magical.
Eye of the Beholder by Metallica. If you watch the lyrics video, it will bring a discussion topic immediately after the song. Come on y'all. I'm old. Got to see your reaction to the song. 🤘🎸🤘
@@m000Theevilcow Justice for all is generally my goto, its the album i saw em on tour with, its a great album, BUT, cos of the bass issue ive relegated it to after master of puppets and ride the lightening tbh
I agree after justice for all Metallica lost there aggression and they missed Cliffs impact and input,the first 4 Metallica albums were classics the rest were good but not great.
@@eazye519 People sometimes just like the trash style only. I get it as sometimes you wanna hear heavy shit but I loved load reload st anger. If people would just listen to the album's for what it's worth they would find alot of amazing things in there so called shit albums. Death magnetic I loved. Unforgiven 3 is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
The solos are by Kirk (lead guitar) and Cliff (bass guitar). The bridge and the third "gtr solo" is Cliff's bass guitar. Cliff Burton (2/10/62 - 9/27/86 R.I.P.) was a genius and Metallica would not have made it without him. Burton-era Metallica (read: 1980s Metallica) is the real Metallica. "Orion" is a great choice. And yes, Kirk Hammett is a guitar Jedi and he does not get enough love.
@@aaronmullenix5409 Well then, very few people are as good at playing guitar as you are. Most aspiring beginner guitarists would need years to learn how to play like Kirk Hammett. Most would give up before they got close to that point. Sure, there are always exceptions but most would have a hard time even learning Hetfield's parts, never mind Hammett's.
This is still my favorite Metallica album. Master Of Puppets was heavy but with a groove. Lyrics that were dark but, made you think. That had a different vibe then than they do now. Even when they were mellow, it had substance to it. Even without words they still conveyed emotion with melody. Not an easy feat. This is the definition of a great rock instrumental.
This is definately one of my favorite Metallica songs. This takes me back to a time where I had hair to my waist. We'd catch the beat the same as y'all did, knodding our heads. Back then they called us " Head Bangers" for it. This album was the shiz btw. I approve. 👍👍👋
First - eyes closed with a smile, perfect. Second - song is sooo smooth, like butta. Third - WHAT?? How is Kirk not one of your top guitarist??? Who is above him, just curious.
I was in my room once jamming to Metallica Master of Puppets. My roommate walked in. He didn't know Metal at all. He listened to Christian rock. So there I am jamming. Then they get to the slow part in the middle. Then when they started jamming again, he asked "Didn't they just do this song?" I said "Still the same song. Just a different---." I stammered for a moment trying to think of a word, and came up with "---movement. " That's the moment when I realized Metalica needed to play with a symphony someday. And several years later, they did!😁😜
The bluesy part in the middle was written by the late Great Cliff Burton is a waltz that he put in for his Father Ray so could have something to dance to.
This instrumental track was created to allow the listener to let their mind wander through space and time and be free like having an out of body experience. Metallica did instrumental tracks like this on most of their earlier than the Black Album It was their way of chilling out and having fun being creators of amazing music.
@My Dixie Wrecked I agree. Kirk fits perfectly with thrash and Metallica. Kirk has always been one of my favorites, and when I started listening to music I couldn't imagine a more talented guitarist. As I listened to more music and learned more about music I found other guitarists that I thought were slightly better in different ways. Tone, difficult chord shapes, innovation in song building, rhythm (there is a great part in Some Kind of Monster where James is trying to get Kirk to play a specific rhythm section and he can't get it, so they had to simplify it). Make no mistake that even after that Kirk is still one of my favorites, and always will be.
@My Dixie Wrecked ya there are a lot of lesser known guitarists that brought something innovative to the world, and they don't always get their due. I always thought Alex Lifeson and Peter Green should be better known. In the guitarists world they are, but not big names to broader audiences.
This song is mainly written by Cliff Burton, who was Metallica’s first studio bassist who was in their first three albums. He tragically passed at the age of 23 in a bus accident, but he is still one of the greatest bassists of all time. The second solo beginning at around 7:40 is also Cliff
In the dark, headphones on, trying to settle my brain on a school night and Orion pulls me into sleep... :) Metallica helped me survive high school lol
Kirk Hammett is one of my top 2 or 3 favourite guitarists. He may not be widely considered one of the best ever, but he is amazing. He inspired me to take up guitar when I was young.
I used to listen to this song with headphones on when i would get back from running the streets with my gang to unwind and relax to sleep. Love watching Lex close her eyes and drift off to another place.
@@ericjauregui3089 Some of his lyric interpretations are spot on, for that I give him credit, but I think his downfall is sitting next to someone who has the hype and excitement FOR the song. He shows no emotion, looks confused when listening to complex time changes and face melting solos, has very awkward pause moments that are absolute kill joys.. I mean, who in their right would pause during a guitar solo?.... Box of Rocks Brad.....that’s who...He is a real nice guy...but he’s a swing and a miss when it comes to Rock and Metal. Lex smiles, shows interest, and just grooves on songs.....
Cool to see Lex truly zone out when she was feeling it. In the world of Orion, no doubt. I could listen to this for a long time too. Takes me to another place for sure.
Love listening to that Bass growling at the start. Ahh the memories of 1986 when my friend walked into my room one day and asked me what I was listening to on my headphones. I said "this!" and handed my headphones and he was blown away.
Orion is a constellation of stars. I imagine space and stars being born. No lyrics, how did Brad survive? Metallica plays this one alot at live shows too. So dope. Get into it.
This song is primarily written and driven by the original bass player, young prodigy and innovator Cliff Burton, who tragically died in a bus crash while touring this album in 1986. There are several guitar leads that are actually played on bass. An emotional masterpiece and possibly my favorite Metallica song. I always wished there were another 5 minutes.
Lex always does it right. She would be the hot black chick at CBGBs that even skinheads ask her out. Culturally the net has made people listen to music that they would not normally listen too. And I got Bossa Nova collection too prove it. She just gets its it. Loosen up a bit Brad
“It’s over?!” “Almost like freestyle.” She gets the song and my love. The bassist is a an actual legend, Cliff Burton. This song is about your own journey. Cosmic even. Have a drink and just chill. Great reaction.
Lex is vibing right from the first till the very last second, great to see People get caught up in this song. I love listening to this song and just go wherever it takes me
Orion is a journey... You just need to close your eyes, and let everything go and just let the music carry you to where it will today... It will lead you places, different ones, whatever your subconscious props up at the time you listen to this. Lexie is so feeling this...
All instrumentals of Metallica are great, show how talented they were and they are. Too bad they do not record instrumentals any more. Next on your list should be two masterpieces: "Call of Ktulu" and "To Live is to Die".
It's funny to watch Brad always staring at the monitor and reading lyrics while Lex is really rockin and enjoying the music. She has a broader taste in music than he does. He must be lost not having anything to read in this song
You're right about Kirk. Although it's undeniable that he's technically very good and a pretty fast guitar player, he's also known for not having a lot of feeling in his playing.
I loved that glance Brad gave Lex like 15 seconds before the end. Was like "Do you understand any of this?" Then he sees her with her eyes closed, jamming out, and is like "Yeah, I guess she does. What else is new?"
Eres afortunado de tener una familia y una mujer tan hermosa. Ella es de mi familia musical. Ella cierra sus ojos y sólo escucha lo que dice cada instrumento y la realidad de letra
LOL love this reaction. Lex is totally in trance listening and waking up and asking " Is it over?" lol And Brad is waiting for the lyrics. WElcome to Orion by Metallica Brad and Lex 😂😂😂
Lex. Ur reaction is a thing of beauty. This is one of those songs that you put your headphones on and just relax and take it all in and enjoy the ride. No lyrics needed. This song is one of my favorites from Metallica
Her eyes are closed and she's just letting Cliff carry her away to some deep place in her mind or her heart and that my friends, is the look of pure, unadulterated bliss.
Loved Brad´s philosophical and in-depth review of the lyrics.
🤣🤣😭
😂
It’s like he’s trying to watch music instead of listening.
@@MrDabulls23 actually its almost like hoping the next reaction will be to listen a mumble rapper 😆
😅
For a lot of us, the instruments, the melody, harmony, and dynamics, etc, is where most the emotion is in music. The lyrics are what usually don't matter to us. You can usually replace the words and not make any difference in the listening experience. I think it's often that way for metal, prog, jazz, and classical. Other genres like folk and rap prioritize different elements, and vocals are more important in them. Another factor is whether a genre's audience includes a lot of musicians, themselves. I think metal has a lot of fans who play instruments themselves and mostly want to hear instruments.
I’m the same way. People say this song or that song because of the lyrics, but they’re secondary for me. I guess that’s why I’m into instrumental music like classical and jazz. I enjoy good MUSIC, the lyrics aren’t what I focus on.
I'm sure that's where the connections between rock and jazz come into play. Instruments.
I totally disagree, the lyrics and the music was all one package to me and I couldn’t wait to get the line notes to read the lyrics. Having said that instrumentals like this one were awesome too but lyrics do matter otherwise every song would just be an instrumental
It depends on who you are. Almost everything about music is subjective
My guitar is my voice, and with it I can express my own lyrics. I totally get what your saying Michael Rice.
"I was in the world of Orion." Once again Lex states the essence of the music better than most can.
Spot on 🤘🤘🤘Lex really loves Metallica. It's written all over her face.
The harmonizing guitars in the middle of the song is just phenomenal.
That's the freakin best 🤩🤩
Yep. In my mind that particular part takes me by the hand to do a waltz.
Lex, yes that's Kirky on lead.
The slow dual solo in the middle is my favorite part of all of Metallica’s work
@@ZacCostilla That's Cliff Burton playing that on bass guitar.
@@ThaiThom yeah, I know that. And he’s playing an awesome countermelody to the guitar parts!. I was referring to Hetfield taking the melody on the first slow solo and Hammet on the harmony part. Almost reminds me of the approach the Eagles took to the Hotel California solo, but they fir it to this song.
Seeing lex "get it" every time she listens to Metallica is why i always check these videos out.
Ditto
Same here.
Likewise
Meanwhile Brad sits for 8.5 minutes with noise in his ear waiting for the "song to start" and staring in anticipation for lyrics to read... 😂😔
Best Metal instrumental song ever. Can’t wait for Brad to figure out there isn’t any lyrics.
I was thinking the same thing about Brad. Lol Lex will love it!!
Lol
Call of ctlhu and into the lungs of hell is far better
@@arthurgoes4159 i think RTL is better as well, the song and LP.
Couldn’t agree more, still gives me chills.
FYI when they recorded this album James and Kirk were only 22, the drummer Lars was 21 and the bassist Cliff was 23 let that sink in!
@Ororo Munroe Yes you are correct. In times past, many were much younger when great accomplishments were done. However, these days many people in their 30s do not have a clue and are aimlessly wandering about unable to move away from their parents, hold down a job, raise a family, take on adult responsibilities, plan for their future and carry on a meaningful conversation, so I think alot of people would be a little surprised at their ages.
@@conservativecrusader80 true that
sunk in, now what?
Look up the song Overture by Def Leppard. Its an instruental. The whole band was like 18. One of the ost beautiful music pieces.
Im sorry. I didnt mean instrumental. I meant to say the instumentals are beautiful. Im like 10 beers in, sorry. Just listen to Overture by Def Leppard. Ong is from 1980 but they made it on an Album in 1979 first. THATS oldschool sounding!
Kirk is a fantastic guitarist. He gets too much hate. He’s one of the most influential guitarist of all time.
Nah not really. Lexi got it right saying he’s not bad. Hetfield on the other hand is a guitar god
@@playermartin286 Kirk isn’t the rhythm guitarist and is credited for a 1/3 of metallicas discography, most of it being in their 80’s and 90’s songs. Not saying James isn’t amazing or a guitar god, Kirk is just under appreciated for what he’s done for Metallica. I mean listen to any master of puppets recent live performance, Kirk is the one keeping the rhythm going when James is more focused on singing and interacting with the crowd. Not to mention Kirk wrote the riff for the verse of master of puppets. It’s stupid to not call him a legend for what he’s done in Metallica and what he’s done for the inspiration he’s brought to many young guitarists.
@@alebarajas3045 sorry i disagree. The solo is always the lowlight in a metallica song, at least for me. And Kirk’s rhythm playing is nowhere near as precise as james’
@@playermartin286 You not liking Kirks playing is probably the reason for why you find the solos low points. I disagree, solos like One or Fade to Black are really well written and fit the songs perfectly. Most Metallica solos do in my opinion.
It’s ok to not like Kirk but you’re not really bringing up any valuable points on your dislike for kirks playing.
@@playermartin286 and yes I agree, James has a very precise way of playing, but it’s not like kirk’s playing hasn’t been recorded. I mean the spider riff by kirk on my apocalypse is a recording of kirk and it sounds sick. Again I’m not arguing kirk being a better rhythm player than James, I’m arguing that Kirk is under appreciated.
Amazing instrumental!! Glad you reacted to this one 👍 'The Call of Ktulu' is another great instrumental worth checking out.
Damn. I didn't read your post first. My bad. lol
@@PaulR-pe8ff I was just about to post the same thing.
To Live Is To Die is my favorite
Oui
@@MrPhooey442 🤘
Classic jam. RIP Cliff. Definitely one of the coolest songs ever... the bass work on it is just out of this world.
I never realized until last week, that ALL of that solo in the middle, the change, all of that is bass! These guys 'look' scary, but are like beautiful, symphonic maestros! This one especially!!
"RIP" lol The guys been dead for a long time dude.
@@garfunkle5447 theres no time limit to when you can say rip, it isnt like he died in 2000 BC
@@garfunkle5447 Yeah... I know. What's your point?
@@Doomerz666 Agreed. What's that dude smoking?
The much-anticipated reaction to Orion finally arrives and Lex shines once again. "Zoning out and going to the world of Orion" was a pleasure to view and the perfect reaction for this iconic song. Absolutely loved it! Thank You!
@Geo Dio iconic to a whole generation. Shut your blasphemous mouth.
Not a filler. It is an absolutely awesome instrumental song!!!! The beginning gives me goosebumps!
@Geo Dio are you demented, Orion is a classic and right up there as one of their best.
@Geo Dio go listen to baby metal poser
@@aaronwillis6179 Hey. Babymetal is fantastic though. Keep them out of his blasphemy.
The lullaby in the middle is some of my favorite notes in music.
LEX given your choice of words at the end, now y'all gotta do another of Metallica's instrumentals called Anesthesia (pulling teeth) feat. more of Og bassist Cliff Burton's solo work 💜
YES!!! I can't stress this enough.
Fr and They also need to see whom the bell tolls live 1985 day of green
Definitely yes on the bass solo (take 1, 😁)! They already did For Whom the Bell Tolls though.
Yeah. Anesthesia PT. CLIFF. RIP.
Beware! That’s the only song that gets videos taken down for copyright I believe.
When I hear this song, I imagine flying to the stars and discovering worlds that no one has ever seen.
Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song...
@My Dixie Wrecked You mean this video? ruclips.net/video/Z6j63ImEKyo/видео.html&ab_channel=Orion
@My Dixie Wrecked Ok, I need to watch this :)
@@ObiVan3000 yes! That’s the video. Awesome video that pairs perfectly with this song. It’s my favorite. I wish brad and lex would have watched it.
@@ObiVan3000Bro that's awesome...
Exactly
At times instrumentals just speak for themselves, no words needed, just close your eyes and encapsulate yourself in the music.
This always sounded like horror movie music to me. Like approaching the site of the toxic leak that created the zombies.
That’s interesting I thought of as if a war is happening and your the last one and need to defend the land
As a follow-up to Orion, I recommend you give "To Live Is To Die" from Metallica. It was one of the last pieces of music that the late Cliff Burton worked on before his untimely passing. While the majority of Metallica's discography is something one experiences with "To Live Is To Die" one goes beyond experiencing it to a point where they feel it. From a music perspective "To Live Is To Die" is perhaps one of the best things Metallica has ever recorded.
Agreed. My favorite also
Play Call of cthulhu
Then
Orion
Then
To live is to die
One after the other.....
Awesome experience
PUT THIS ON THEIR DISCORD PLS!! I really want them to know more about Cliff 😭😭
They haaaave to
Awesome, Lex was so locked in the zone on that second half, one of Metallica's best songs...🤘🤘🤘
This is because Lex has the heart and spirit of an artist.
@@ericjauregui3089 oh 100%, and the feel and understanding she has with Metal is amazing, she's bang on the button every time....
I've listened to this song a million times, but I just now realized the breakdown in the middle goes into almost a waltz.
that's what I've thought before, seems almost classical in a way
Music isn't meant to be heard, it's meant to be felt and that's exactly how Lex is enjoying it at this very moment.
Active listening :)
A great instrumental. One of the best I've heard in the metal genre . Almost classical because of all the different movements. Impressive for a relatively New band at the time.
👍
Cliff was a master.
People need to put some respect on Kirk he plays everything James plays & the solos dudes a beast .
However: the most memorable and melodic Metallica solos were written by Cliff, Dave, or James, lol.
Omg. Oh my freaking God! About time you react to the greatest Metallica song ever! LOVE YOU CLIFF BURTON!
Imagine hearing this for the first time again. Brings a tear
Thank you Cliff for this masterpiece of a symphony.
Lex's little smile after Cliff's bass run at 5:35 says it all.
6:35 But, yeah. I concur
@@catsaregovernmentspies No I meant 5:35 lol. She does a smirk right after Cliff does a short lick
There is a version of this song where Cliff’s bass is isolated, it really showcases how amazing he was
This song is a feeling. RIP Cliff.
Kirk is a top guitarist lol. He plays what the music needs and doesn't show off like some but he is as good as any guitarist.
One of the greatest instrumentals in Metal
This song is such an amazing piece of music. The bass is played with a freedom that it's just about the feeling of the music itself. It's beyond scales, harmonies. It's a very well crafted song. Sometimes i wonder how far would Cliff Burton (R.I.P.) have taken Metallica with his musical ideas. Great reaction. Yes, it's freestyle playing. I think so too. 🤟🎶🎸
No freestyle playing here at all. Written and orchestrated by Cliff, so it was definitely all intentional. The recording of MoP is pretty well documented, as are Cliffs contributions.
I think Cliff would have left the band at some point.
Can't go wrong on any of their first 4 Albums!!!
All their albums are good in their own way you just have to not live in a box musically
There were more after Justice? As far as I know the entire Metallica catalog is 4 albums and one EP. Hmmmm.
:D
I would add the Black and their ep garage days revisited. I agree thou after Cliff they went into a downward spiral and yes that’s a NIN reference.
First 3.
Orion is by far my favorite instrumental I've heard from any band. Cliff tears it up (tastefully) in the second half on bass, and those guitar bends that accompany him are just magical.
You should watch the solo by Cliff Burton live it was epic.
Unfortunately there is no footage of cliff playing this live
Dude that's the reason why I got into bass playing
Eye of the Beholder by Metallica. If you watch the lyrics video, it will bring a discussion topic immediately after the song. Come on y'all. I'm old. Got to see your reaction to the song. 🤘🎸🤘
Shortest straw!!!!!!
Totally fun song to play along to on guitar. 🎸
R.I.P. to Cliff Burton who's face sits firmly among the Mt. Rushmore of bass players.
Immense instrumental R.I.P Cliff, Can never quite decide if this album or Ride the lightening is my favourite 'tallica album
Myself I duel between this one and ".. and justice for all"
@@m000Theevilcow Justice for all is generally my goto, its the album i saw em on tour with, its a great album, BUT, cos of the bass issue ive relegated it to after master of puppets and ride the lightening tbh
Ride the fn lighting. Trapped under ice is the shit.
Beautiful isn't it! Always gives me chills!
Next react to The Call of Ktulu by then as well, another fav instrumental of theirs :)
This was the track that got me into metallica back in 86. rip cliff, oh how different the band would have been if...
Why do people say that? James was into country music and cliff was into everything. Load in some form would have happened. What a dumb comment
Cliff and Dave Mustaine stayed
I agree after justice for all Metallica lost there aggression and they missed Cliffs impact and input,the first 4 Metallica albums were classics the rest were good but not great.
@@eazye519 People sometimes just like the trash style only. I get it as sometimes you wanna hear heavy shit but I loved load reload st anger. If people would just listen to the album's for what it's worth they would find alot of amazing things in there so called shit albums. Death magnetic I loved. Unforgiven 3 is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
The solos are by Kirk (lead guitar) and Cliff (bass guitar). The bridge and the third "gtr solo" is Cliff's bass guitar.
Cliff Burton (2/10/62 - 9/27/86 R.I.P.) was a genius and Metallica would not have made it without him.
Burton-era Metallica (read: 1980s Metallica) is the real Metallica. "Orion" is a great choice.
And yes, Kirk Hammett is a guitar Jedi and he does not get enough love.
I don't know buddy I was playing kirk solos after only one day of playing....he is influential but none of his stuff is very difficult to play
@@aaronmullenix5409 Well then, very few people are as good at playing guitar as you are. Most aspiring beginner guitarists would need years to learn how to play like Kirk Hammett. Most would give up before they got close to that point. Sure, there are always exceptions but most would have a hard time even learning Hetfield's parts, never mind Hammett's.
The sign of a TRUE METAL HEAD, words who needs words? Lost in the world of Orion, such a wonderful place
This is still my favorite Metallica album. Master Of Puppets was heavy but with a groove. Lyrics that were dark but, made you think. That had a different vibe then than they do now. Even when they were mellow, it had substance to it. Even without words they still conveyed emotion with melody. Not an easy feat. This is the definition of a great rock instrumental.
"i left" best compliment ever..music is supposed to sweep you away, it is the universal language. love ya guys
This is definately one of my favorite Metallica songs. This takes me back to a time where I had hair to my waist. We'd catch the beat the same as y'all did, knodding our heads. Back then they called us " Head Bangers" for it. This album was the shiz btw. I approve. 👍👍👋
And all metal fans say FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
First - eyes closed with a smile, perfect. Second - song is sooo smooth, like butta. Third - WHAT?? How is Kirk not one of your top guitarist??? Who is above him, just curious.
Curious as well.
such an epic instrumental
Metallica instrumentals are always cool. It's almost like classical music. 🙂
I was in my room once jamming to Metallica Master of Puppets. My roommate walked in. He didn't know Metal at all. He listened to Christian rock. So there I am jamming. Then they get to the slow part in the middle. Then when they started jamming again, he asked "Didn't they just do this song?" I said "Still the same song. Just a different---." I stammered for a moment trying to think of a word, and came up with "---movement. " That's the moment when I realized Metalica needed to play with a symphony someday. And several years later, they did!😁😜
The bluesy part in the middle was written by the late Great Cliff Burton is a waltz that he put in for his Father Ray so could have something to dance to.
This instrumental track was created to allow the listener to let their mind wander through space and time and be free like having an out of body experience. Metallica did instrumental tracks like this on most of their earlier than the Black Album It was their way of chilling out and having fun being creators of amazing music.
It is SO NICE to watch someone discover Metallica at a point in their life when they are ready to hear it.
Bit surprised lex doesn’t rate Kirk that highly? He’s a brilliant guitarist.
Waiting for his solo EP!!
@@nuke2313 Yeah, he teams up with Barney the Purple Dinosaur for this one song. It’s positively RADICAL!!!
I mean he is just outside of my top 10, but not far outside. But for people who don't play guitar, I am curious who they put above him.
@My Dixie Wrecked I agree. Kirk fits perfectly with thrash and Metallica. Kirk has always been one of my favorites, and when I started listening to music I couldn't imagine a more talented guitarist. As I listened to more music and learned more about music I found other guitarists that I thought were slightly better in different ways. Tone, difficult chord shapes, innovation in song building, rhythm (there is a great part in Some Kind of Monster where James is trying to get Kirk to play a specific rhythm section and he can't get it, so they had to simplify it). Make no mistake that even after that Kirk is still one of my favorites, and always will be.
@My Dixie Wrecked ya there are a lot of lesser known guitarists that brought something innovative to the world, and they don't always get their due. I always thought Alex Lifeson and Peter Green should be better known. In the guitarists world they are, but not big names to broader audiences.
This song is mainly written by Cliff Burton, who was Metallica’s first studio bassist who was in their first three albums. He tragically passed at the age of 23 in a bus accident, but he is still one of the greatest bassists of all time. The second solo beginning at around 7:40 is also Cliff
Love Metallica sorry to hear you were sick when you reacted to this song
God bless hope you both feeling better soon. Love Kirk❤🎸
In the dark, headphones on, trying to settle my brain on a school night and Orion pulls me into sleep... :)
Metallica helped me survive high school lol
Kirk Hammett is one of my top 2 or 3 favourite guitarists.
He may not be widely considered one of the best ever, but he is amazing. He inspired me to take up guitar when I was young.
I used to listen to this song with headphones on when i would get back from running the streets with my gang to unwind and relax to sleep. Love watching Lex close her eyes and drift off to another place.
“It didn’t really pull me in” Just like all the Metal songs you review...
Long live Lex!!
I just watch these solely for Lex at this point. I've long since given up on Brad. I held out hope for him, but that one comment confirms it.
@@ericjauregui3089 Some of his lyric interpretations are spot on, for that I give him credit, but I think his downfall is sitting next to someone who has the hype and excitement FOR the song. He shows no emotion, looks confused when listening to complex time changes and face melting solos, has very awkward pause moments that are absolute kill joys.. I mean, who in their right would pause during a guitar solo?....
Box of Rocks Brad.....that’s who...He is a real nice guy...but he’s a swing and a miss when it comes to Rock and Metal.
Lex smiles, shows interest, and just grooves on songs.....
Lex did it right on spot just close the eyes and go with the flow great song live also
Orion is the best-known constellation in the sky. It is also known as the Hunter. I symbolizes strength. The ancient Egyptians called her Osiris.
Cool to see Lex truly zone out when she was feeling it. In the world of Orion, no doubt. I could listen to this for a long time too. Takes me to another place for sure.
Kirk is in each and every one of them ! Give the guy some credit for his playing ;)
Love listening to that Bass growling at the start.
Ahh the memories of 1986 when my friend walked into my room one day and asked me what I was listening to on my headphones.
I said "this!" and handed my headphones and he was blown away.
Orion is a constellation of stars. I imagine space and stars being born. No lyrics, how did Brad survive? Metallica plays this one alot at live shows too. So dope. Get into it.
40 years of Metallica? Wow! I'm glad they're still going strong.
Closer to 50 by now, i think.
@@Followme556; I agree!
I hope they will continue as long as Rolling Stones did/do.
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Haha, no, it's 41 this year.
@@DerEchteBold LOL, ok. When you get old those years really start to blend together :D
This song is primarily written and driven by the original bass player, young prodigy and innovator Cliff Burton, who tragically died in a bus crash while touring this album in 1986. There are several guitar leads that are actually played on bass. An emotional masterpiece and possibly my favorite Metallica song. I always wished there were another 5 minutes.
one of my favorites from Metallica 🌻
Cliff Burton's time on Earth was like a butterfly kiss in a dream. Fleeting, perfect, and we can always close our eyes and remember.
Brad, Brad, Brad....love you but....just feel it. Not every song needs to be decompartmentalised. Lex does it right :)
They are the perfect ying and yang
Lex always does it right. She would be the hot black chick at CBGBs that even skinheads ask her out. Culturally the net has made people listen to music that they would not normally listen too. And I got Bossa Nova collection too prove it. She just gets its it. Loosen up a bit Brad
Brad is boring
@@gthewolf7948 Nah, he's just on a different level when listening to music. He's analyzing the music and I totally get it.
@@emtallmoose9436 Actually, yes. That's exactly what I thought he was doing. Guess I was wrong.
“It’s over?!” “Almost like freestyle.”
She gets the song and my love.
The bassist is a an actual legend, Cliff Burton. This song is about your own journey. Cosmic even. Have a drink and just chill.
Great reaction.
That was like classical meets metal - Shame Brad can’t lock into what the music is doing
I love her smile as this song rocks. That is a thing of beauty.
Oh wow, finally :)
Brad getting trolled by the "Lyric video" in the original stream, way back when, was hilarious.
IKR!
Lex is vibing right from the first till the very last second, great to see People get caught up in this song.
I love listening to this song and just go wherever it takes me
You guys should react to…
Metallica - My Friend of Misery
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Orion is a journey... You just need to close your eyes, and let everything go and just let the music carry you to where it will today... It will lead you places, different ones, whatever your subconscious props up at the time you listen to this. Lexie is so feeling this...
All instrumentals of Metallica are great, show how talented they were and they are. Too bad they do not record instrumentals any more. Next on your list should be two masterpieces: "Call of Ktulu" and "To Live is to Die".
Such a great song. Really takes me back to high school.
It's funny to watch Brad always staring at the monitor and reading lyrics while Lex is really rockin and enjoying the music. She has a broader taste in music than he does. He must be lost not having anything to read in this song
this song is about Cliff(alive at that time). James, Kirk and Lars let Cliff write a song and played around what he wrote
You're right about Kirk. Although it's undeniable that he's technically very good and a pretty fast guitar player, he's also known for not having a lot of feeling in his playing.
What? 😆 His solos are his feelings. And he's a great story teller within the song.
@@tallycahamuhlhetru26 no one is talking about his feelings, we're talking about playing with feeling.
I loved that glance Brad gave Lex like 15 seconds before the end. Was like "Do you understand any of this?" Then he sees her with her eyes closed, jamming out, and is like "Yeah, I guess she does. What else is new?"
Eres afortunado de tener una familia y una mujer tan hermosa. Ella es de mi familia musical. Ella cierra sus ojos y sólo escucha lo que dice cada instrumento y la realidad de letra
watching Lex's reaction to all heavy metal music is pure diamond
LOL love this reaction. Lex is totally in trance listening and waking up and asking " Is it over?" lol And Brad is waiting for the lyrics.
WElcome to Orion by Metallica Brad and Lex 😂😂😂
Lex's long smile during the middle section was so pure.
She felt it. The greatest musical compliment
Love how the instrumental fades in and fades out sounding the same, almost like an infinite loop
Lex. Ur reaction is a thing of beauty. This is one of those songs that you put your headphones on and just relax and take it all in and enjoy the ride. No lyrics needed. This song is one of my favorites from Metallica
Lex being “in the world of Orion” the best reaction ever!
One of my 4 most favorite Metallica songs.
In general, the first earworm that I don't mind having be an earworm
My all time favorite of Metallica's...I can really relax to this one. It was also fun to do on Playstation 2.
This is one of these Songs, i wish i can travel back in Time and hear it for the first Time again! Love it!!
Her eyes are closed and she's just letting Cliff carry her away to some deep place in her mind or her heart and that my friends, is the look of pure, unadulterated bliss.
Had this playing as our wedding party was announced at our reception. I got a lot of compliments for the choice.
"Maybe I like Metallica for the GUITARS." Now THAT'S a statement 👍👍
My favourite. Put's me in a trance, with some spine tingles sprinkled here and there.
One of the greatest metal, instrumental, pieces of all time.
Lex started closing her eyes at the perfect time for enjoying this part of the song, thanks for your videos !
In the World of Orion !!! You got it right, that's how you listen to this song !!
Finally! Took you guys long enough. 😆 I only wish I had caught this reaction live. Now you have to react to Metallica's other instrumentals.