FIRST TIME HEARING | Sleep Token - Ascensionism | REACTION
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“Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don’t get lost in genres, they’ll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone.” - Vessel 2017
I wonder if he had the concept for TMBTE even back in 2017.
@@Hanos1987 im thinking he must've had some sort of idea in mind. i dont know about exact songs, cause i think emotional music like this can only be written out of a natural and organic place, but it's very possible (even likely) he had the concept for an album trilogy even way back in the day.
I just have to throw this out there...assuming most Sleep Token fans aren't familiar with 21 Pilots. I was a huge fan...first self-titled album came out in 2009 (listen to Taxi Cab). You cannot pin down their early records to a specific genre. Holy crap in 2013 they released Vessel and the title track is Ode to Sleep. I think my head just exploded! Hahaha Trying to keep this short but Tyler will not disclose the meaning of his songs or tattoos. His music is his art and self-expression. He wants the listener to interpret the meaning themselves. His tattoos are personal to him and they have a very deep meaning that he will not share with social media. Blurry Face 2015 album - Tyler blacked out his hands and neck and they used to wear ski masks. Trench in 2018 is a story about Dema. Most of Tyler's angst and lyrics come from his estranged relationship with God, his depression, and his anxiety. He was raised a Christian but could not find his faith. Anyway, I hate their last album. But as I dive deeper into Sleep Token I can't help but notice similarities...it is quite odd. I'm not implying one band has anything to do with the other...it's just strange. I've only been listening to Sleep Token for a couple of weeks but am getting sucked in! I MUST see them in September...
Worship
The offering was the first song I've heard by them. Lost touch for a bit but came back to Eden with this album. I'm so stoked a band like this exists in my time. "You make me wish I could disappear." Worship.
Trust me. This ENTIRE album will take you for a ride. I loved your intellectual dissection of the song.
Its not that deep bro
I enjoyed this album. Regardless of how deep it is. These story’s speak to me
@@eastjebus6870 you’ve taken time out your day to say this. Reflect on that.
Deep af. Worship
Agreed!!
" Diamonds in the trees and Pentagrams in the night sky " … 🔥🔥🖤
Glad someone else said it..I'm screaming at the screen..pentagrams!
So much context lost 🙃
@@andrewpeach8385 The stars in the night are making it feel like hell, the further he looks, it gets worse. :)
still kinda 5 pointed... i was howling at pentagons XD@@chasitybecker1189
Team pentagon
Do the whole album, it's a masterpiece!
all of em are
he never said they weren't @@zooarmy23
This group is the master of genre-bending. They are a masked anonymous group coming from the UK. The lead singer is Vessel, the drummer is II, the bassist is III and the guitarist is IV. Vessel writes all of the lyrics and instrumentals other than the drums. He also plays all of the instruments other than the drums for the studio recordings. They sound amazing live, almost exactly like they do in the recordings. When they perform live they have backup singers to help with the layered vocals. I highly recommend checking out more of their stuff. The Summoning is another fantastic song for being introduced to them, but you cannot go wrong with any of their songs.
The Summoning, Ascensionism and Take me back to Eden are are my favorite 💥💥💥
damn! nobody asked!
Would you mind telling my how much those adidas frames were?
They aren't anonymous anymore.
@@destroyerofdreams42069 its ok, your life will get better soon buddy
If you listen deeply into Sleep Tokens lyrics you clearly can hear that Vessel has been some serious trauma and pain in his life. You can hear it in his voice as well. They lyrics are pure poetry on every song from every album.
yeah dont need to know the lyrics for that
the best way i've heard it described is like, "Vessels voice sounds beautifully tortured"
Because his last music project was with his girlfriend and I imagine it didn't end well.
@@jojothermidor Yeah, many of the songs is about their dysfunctional and destructive relationsship. She´s still kinda active, making covers from time to time. Beautiful voice!
@@jojothermidorI was looking for this comment.
Yes, please go down the Sleep token rabbit hole! The whole album is a masterpiece, and Sleep token will ALWAYS keep you on your toes! They're soooo good!
Correction. Their entire discography is a masterpiece
@@lathammovie9676 This right here, their older albums don't get much love.
@@Pyschedelicfunk When The Bough Breaks off of One has been stuck in my head for days. Along with Dark Signs from Sundowning.
Relistening to this song, with this technical analysis, I’ve concluded:
-the opening verse: an introduction into his toxic relationship with a sociopath partner, that feeds off his vulnerability and uses him for it. It breaks him, and forms him into a lost and depressed soul that can’t let her go.
-second verse: he is still attached to the toxic partner, but now he’s trying to decipher why she’s become this way, as he’s simultaneously realizing that he’s being influenced by her evil persona.
-third verse: he’s found closure by becoming what she was to him. He is now cold, heartless, and careless as she was to him in the beginning, and now he has “ascended” into that mentality.
This band is incredible
For me it boils down to a three act play, a tragedy, through the lens of the toxic and codependent, controlling relationship as you say. ST seem to enjoy playing with trilogies and threes.
It's all connected to their "lore" with the band being a "vessel" for the entity known only as sleep
"Didn't expect that." Perfectly explains Sleep Token. Great Video.
There is a ton of lore behind the band that gives things context. The TLDR is that the lead singer Vessel was visited by a deity called Sleep. Their songs are called tokens, concerts are called rituals and fans gather to worship. I would highly recommend checking out their live performances, they’re incredible! Oh this is also the 3rd album in a trilogy and if you listen to all the albums there is a story from start to finish. (There’s 4 members, Vessel (sings & piano), ii (drums), iii (bass) & iv (guitar & some screaming))
Hope that helps a bit
a bit more context:
this whole deity and worship thing is a metaphor for a past toxic relationship he had, and thats what he's always talking about in his songs
@@Aestareth_ Correct
2 members, Vessel and II.
III and IV are not official credited members and are only paid touring musicians (currently, this could change in the future)
@@Aestareth_ read their interview "who and what the hell are sleep token", only interview vessel has done and you get to understand them better. not about a toxic relationship with a person but with sleep, the deity.
Dude.. You're a lyrical genius in the way you decoded what took a community years of building up to. Incredible job.
He really is 😂
I love how they use genres as expression of the emotion in whatever verse they’re in. It makes so much sense
For a first time listener that loves different genres, The Summoning is a must listen. That song is the most "wtf how did we get here, but I love it" track ever.
Time for the summoning, chokehold, pretty much the entire album
Glad you've found Sleep Token...time to hit the rabbit hole.... WORSHIP
Worship!
One thing you brought up I feel people don’t mention enough is the intelligence in the lyrics alongside being poetic - thank you for bringing light to that, this is my favourite off the album personally. The Apparition has a similar effect lyrically
Its all poetry. From the lyrics to everything else that is so deliberate in the music. The vibe is real, no matter the ambiguity of the song
Sleep Token truly is my deepest love when it comes to bands. ❤️ Every song takes me on a journey to deepest feelings and what they do is just so magical and beautiful. Worship. 🙏🥰
Getting to see them in a week here in Finland and for that I'm forever grateful. ❤️
Vessel does use some autotune but he sings so crisp and beautiful live as well. He is so intentional with every piece of his sound and music. Also-i absolutely adore your receptiveness to Sleep Token. If you haven’t, maybe start from their very beginning and listen all in order and it will make more sense. Sleep Token is definitely gorgeous song by song but a whole experience from start to end with a totally different feel. That’s whats so amazing about them.🫶🏻
Best band on the planet right now with their blend of Heavy Metal,Rock, Soul , RnB and Funk.
I'm an older Millennial, I grew up listening to all sorts of genres. Sleep Token is definitely progressive. A melting pot of all sorts of yumminess that makes sense ❤
The harmonies are performed live by 3 masked and hooded backing vocalists who stand still the entire show. They’re amazing! The whole live performance is always phenomenal. 😁
the fact that you are able to decrypt this song better than most is awesome in it of itself. Your intellectuality in how you break down your music is like NoxHill. love your work man
Vessel (the vocalist) is probably more millennial than Gen Z, even if we don't know his identity. He also writes everything except the drums (the drummer is called II - two in roman numbers) and was a co-producer for Take me Back to Eden. This album is a masterpiece, I believe you will enjoy it deeply
have a gander at blacklit canopy :)
@@FadedImage backlit paradise and ancient canopies you mean lol?
One of their songs is on my playlist for a while now, just wanted to be respectful :)
@@FadedImageSome people don’t wanna know. Please ask people first if they wanna know who Vessel is. ❤️
@@FadedImage i miss the days when knowing was special and not shoved down your throat on a youtube comment section every 5 minutes
@@madhya the most disgusting thing is the other half of BC has been posting vocal covers recently and people have been commenting ‘Worship’ underneath her videos, so fucking annoying
No point trying to figure out Sleep Token my friend you just gotta vibe and love it like the rest of us haha.
"Where are we going guys" is a question I ask myself all the time when listening to new Sleep Token music.
You have to listen to more. The whole album is top tier, and the name track Take Me Back to Eden is honestly what the true definition of music should be. I would love to see your reaction to that song, and honestly the whole album, but definitely that song above all else.
This is one of my favorite Sleep Token reactions yet. I feel like you felt like I did the first time 💜
I'm so glad I was looking for a reaction to this song and found yours.
The bassline in this song is insane. This is a force to be reckoned with!
You have the kind of voice I'd enjoy hearing on my late night local radio spinning whatever you enjoy and sharing it with the world. Subscribed!
This song took me on a ride during the first listen…the whole album did…I can’t get enough of it !
I think you encapsulated Sleep Token rather beautifully. They are a musical enigma and are classed as a multi genre band but are embraced by the alternative metal fans like myself. Vessel is an incredible artist. Hes special. There are not many musicians that can write and play like he does yet bring real soul into everything they do. I know music can be technically broken down and you did that so well, but you also need to lie back, close your eyes and experience their music for the magnificence that it is. What a journey, and a fantastic time to be alive.
It makes you tear up and feel so much because you can feel it in his voice and the music just piles on.
Whole album is absolutely amazing. 10/10 in my opinion.
Omg, it's so much fun to watch someone listen to Sleep Token for the first time!!! This band is amazing, I would love to see you react to more of their stuff.
Diamonds in the trees; pentagrams in the night sky. Sleep Token is a lore band. Take me back to Eden, the album is the third album in a trilogy of albums. I highly suggest you listen to all the albums.
diamonds in the trees, pentagrams** in the night sky
You gotta do more of them!!! INCREDIBLE album!
This guys voice is such an audible pleasure. Im just learning of this band and checking out some of their work
What a fantastic dissection and analysis of the song!! First time seeing your channel and it’s an instant sub for me… I highly recommend going through their entire discography start to finish… there’s a ton of lore behind the music and for me it makes this band truly special
Love the content bro. I tuned in to your song dissections mostly when Ren hit the screen, and I'm just now tuning in for ALL your Sleep Token content. They are truly amazing and will go down in music history
They are a band, but generally, the song writing is done by the singer and the drummer. In recording, it is usually the singer playing all the instruments but drums and then layering. Live, they add additional musicians which add their own flavor.
I really just wanted to see the reaction to the big drop. Absolutely love the floating, ethereal vocals over a heavy, powerful guitar and drum part
i love sleep token and found you through them and I gotta say, I love the way you actually listen to the song, sometimes you don't pause and speak lightly and only pause when you really need to, I like that. very knowledgeable as well, looking forward to see if you make more sleep token reactions. if I can recommend a band that I've also been clung onto recently that you may like, its a band called Loathe, they're amazing. whenever I listen top sleep token I have to listen to loathe as well
Rollercoaster of emotions for sure. It's like you feel every note. Hard to explain other that genius and very talented.
I love your reactions! This is a great tune.
Happy to see you're still doing music reactions and Sleep Token is definitely a journey through music as art.
MR. BOYD!!!! I have been hoping and patiently waiting for you to discover this band. Absolutely love Sleep Token. I knew you'd like them and I hope you check out more. They just put out a new album.
First video I've watched of yours, really love the analysis you do, keep it up!
Vessel has such a wonderful intelligent verbalization of emotion/feeling/story. Every individual song on this album is different but consistent?? I don't know how to explain. He is deep, different and just pulls you in. I highly suggest deep diving this album it is addictive and beautiful.
Hope to see more Sleep Token. Definitely a defining band of this generation - glad to see someone react to them who picks up the nuances and enjoys the ride they take you on. Definitely think they are right up your alley, give some more songs a listen please!
Just seen them live for the 2nd time last weekend. Absolutely phenomenal. I would suggest the song Hypnosis.
I want you to experience the journey that is worshipping with Sleep Token. Love how intrigued you are and the musical deconstruct you have is amazing.
First time viewer here. Nice review/reaction! Sleep Token is just phenomenal, IMO. Interesting fact: One anonymous musician writes, sings and plays everything on the albums, with a fantastic drummer accompanying him.
Best sleep token reaction I’ve seen! Started checking out more of your videos, great work!
Yesssss Sleep Token!!! My favorite band!!!!
Each song on the album is a whole vibe, granite, summoning, take me back to Eden, aqua regia. Great reaction as always man!
The way Vessel just blends all the genres is amazing. This is one of my faves from them.
Fantastic take on the lyrics. Picked up stuff I totally missed. Thanks!!!
Luv ya Mr. LBoyd, keep up the great work, and lets get it.
Finally you found them! Was waiting for this. Highly recommend going into the full album. But if you are doing random order highly reccomend the title track Take Me Back To Eden next. The whole album is a rollercoster of emotion.
I love seeing people's first reaction to the first break of this song. So good!
I cannot express how excited I am that you reacted to Sleep Token finally. Seeing how much you enjoyed discovering Tool and their versatility, I know for an absolute fact you are going to LOVE Sleep Token.
I'm sure people will give you the rundown on the band, but I strongly recommend going back and listening to their entire discography from the start. They have two EPs - One, and Two, a handful of singles, and three LPs that form a trilogy storyline - Sundowning, This Place Will Become Your Tomb, and Take Me Back To Eden.
They have been genrebending since their inception, and I am so upset I didn't find them sooner than I did. Cannot wait for you to dive in!
Im 33 and went through music phases throughout my life. Only metal or only punk and even a hip hop phase. But now i just love and appreciate talented artist and listen to pretty much everything. I was Born 1990.
Sooooooo stoked to see you liked this one. Sleep Token is one of my new favorites. Phenomenal. 🖤
Really enjoyed your takes and hope to see you go down their rabbit hole.
I agree with you on growing up in the 90's and only really focusing on one style of music. Its almost an antiquated statement to say that we grow up without the internet and free music at our fingertips and the ability to have access to everything all at one time really allows more expansion of ideas in the music world. After high school I got really into underground music and never looked back. But I wish I could've been at least more open-minded as a kid. Great explanation for the song, btw. I really like how you broke down the lyrics and what the meaning was, from your perspective. you've got yourself another follower.
Every song is an offering or Token to the deity known as Sleep. Once you realize they're all love/longing songs you reach a new level of appreciation for the lyrics.
Believe it or not, Vessel, the vocalist, also wrote and performed every instrument on the album other than drums.
Also it's "diamonds in the trees, pentagrams in the night sky" which isn't any less confusing lol.
Great video bud! I photographed the Photo of vessel used in the thumbnail
i wish i could listen to this song for the first time again.
Wow that was a damm good review, I want more Sleep Token from you my friend
This album is a masterpiece front to back. Highly suggest. Worship
its cool you attached to the lyrics immediately, bc vessel is god level writer, he's very intentional and has many call backs in other songs, its incredible.
Worship 🕯
I just loved your reaction, I'd love to watch you react to every song on this album, every time you walked by you said something interesting, it wasn't random pauses, Each break was to add something else to the music, Perfect.
I noticed some mistakes in my writing, I beg your pardon, I'm Brazilian and I don't know how to write fully in English yet
This album is an absolute masterpiece. Absolutely incredible.
From Dec 23 to Feb 24, Sleep token was my most listened band according to my RUclips music recap 🤘
Keep going down that rabbit hole! You are one of the best reviewers out there. This band is perfect for you!
Please give them more of a listen. Vessel is the lead singer. He composes most of the music along with the drummer. Guitarist and bassist are fill in performers on stage/tour. They are magical with intertwining through sounds and genres. Great review!
Vessel's voice is so beautiful ❤ and he writes amazing lyrics too
Love that you're reacting to this!!!!
Great reaction video! I agree that this a genre-blending track of the first order!
This by far is my favorite reaction to this song! Thank you!
Thank you :) You are going to love going through their stuff. Some other highlights from the album ( and there are a lot) are Chokehold, the Summoning, Aqua Regia, Rain and Take me Back to Eden. Honestly its hard not to just include the track list as a "best of" for this album.
Please listen to the album, the full album in order. You can follow a journey and all the songs reference one another. And in particular "Take Me Back to Eden". Damn
Bad Omens is another band that as different elements incorporated into their metal music, you should check out "the death of peace of mind" from bad omens. The lead frontman has an amazing vocal range where he can sound angelic but also sound like a demon when he does more harsh vocals
Love watching people react to them. The whole album is a journey and I take it probably once a day or every other day at work or the long ride home. Hope you enjoy some more soon
No words are needed. Just worship 🙏
This album is Chapter 3 of his story to what has happened to him. The album comes full circle to the first one of this 3 part story. Such an amazing album
You can now WORSHIP all their songs. Amazing band from beginning to end. 🤘
I loved your reaction to this. It was refreshing to see someone's take that isn't directly involved in the music scene Sleep Token comes from. Great job!
EUCLID is my fav of the album goes full circle
You just opened a rabbit hole of my friend now you can enjoy the best new band
Wow your ability to catch lyrics immediately and understand them/ translate them is impeccable. It takes me so long to decipher lol
great breakdown and reaction man! I like the way you talk about it, I think maybe by the end he ascended to a place of letting go and finding his form of closure! again great video man!
Oooohhhh my brother. Strap in. This band is what got me to start this reaction channel. It’s been a BLAST!! Keep going down the Sleep Token rabbit hole. 🐰
I just wanna appreciate the open mind you keep regarding trying new things. I’ve been watching your reactions and watch alongs for a while. Realized I was never subbed, but now, I am. Thanks for sharing homie.
Edit: Just got to the part in the video where you talk about being early 90s born only listening to hip hop growing up and I was the same way. Now I appreciate art. Doesn’t matter what genre it is.
If metal and R&B had a baby.........this would be it ❤