Michael - this was a real treat to see. My son-in-law is the bassist for MO, Andy Prince. I shared your reaction with him and he was blown away! These guys are awesome husbands, dads, sons and friends in addition to being great musicians. I’m a new fan for life!
I am so thrilled with the idea of Andy Prince watching a Michael Palmisano video. Your son in laws band means so much to me and I love that you shared this with him
"He's preaching. He's preaching he's preaching he's preaching. There's so much hope in here, and so much misery. It's the battle of dark vs light, and it's reflected in piece of this song." That is the perfect description of Manchester Orchestra's entire discography.
Thanks for the reaction Michael. Means a lot to hear your thoughts and to know that the song struck you like it did me. I’ll also mirror a lot of the other comments here and say that you should listen to the album that this is off of, A Black Mile to the Surface, from cover to cover. It is a sonic journey you won’t regret. Much love.
Yup, going to 100% agree with this. Highly recommend listening to the whole album. Manchester Orchestra and Andy Hull are musical geniuses. Easily one of my Top 5 bands and Top 5 albums. Was instantly hooked on them when I saw them on Brand New's Devil and God tour in 2007 and have been listening ever since.
Here's hoping you find out it's a concept album and the entire thing is a story. This song is the narrative of the man who's raising his brother's baby girl. His brother took his life out of depression and alcoholism, passed on to them by their father. He's talking about how much the little girl has changed his life and helped him get out of the cycle his family was in. The whole album is about the downfall of his brother though and its the single most influential piece of art in my life.
I have another ridiculously epic song by then you should check out… I seem to only be able to find it on RUclips . But do yourself a favor and RUclips Manchester Orchestra - Go . I’m not sure a lot of people know about this song. It’s pretty fucking fantastic
I discovered Manchester Orchestra shortly before they released The Million Masks of God and they quickly became my favorite band of all time. I saw them live this year and they closed the show with The Silence. Needless to say, it was a transformative experience. Do yourself a favor and listen to their entire discography in order and each album top to bottom. Their song to song transitions are flawless..
anyone who listens to this band has GOT to hear them over a PA. It's what their music was meant for and their engineer really gets what they're going for. They were kinda road warriors for a long time too so they're really tight.
If you like they're softer/folkier stuff, check out Bad Books. They have 2 self titled albums, same band members as Manchester Orchestra, adding Kevin Devigne as a songwriter. Some really good stuff in there that you might not find if youre just listening to MO.
in 2006 a girl that I barely knew asked me if i wanted to drive 6 hours to see Manchester orchestra. I was like no thanks I'm not into classical music. a few months later I heard I Can Barely Breathe for the first time. I felt like an idiot but I was hooked. still haven't gotten to see them live 16 years later.
I have bored my friends to tears pleading with them to listen to MO, and in particular the Black Mile To The Surface album….and you’ve said everything I’ve wanted to say to them. A wonderful, wonderful band.
Same. I remember listening to Manchester Orchestra years ago, thought they were good but didn't really register. But then for whatever reason this year I've been binging every album. I think certain music just hits the spot when the time is right.
lead singer andy hull is a genius. all manchester albums are incredible with interesting concepts like double album cope/hope or the touching sailor's story in the trilogy 'right away great captain.' he's done amazing film soundtracks, even one for the daniels who recently blew up with 'everything everywhere.' def a musician to have on your radar
One of the best ending songs on an album ever. I would also recommend Colly Strings from their album I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child. Their dynamic on that song is somewhat similar but goosebumps all the way with incredible lyrics. Love your channel!
I love that this was requested! Nothing super complicated just a great track played to perfection. Ethereal build to the epic payoff with actual lyrics. Perfect track. EDIT: Your breakdown of the drummer is spot on. The airy feel for the first half is HARD to pull off and perfect for the atmospheric feel
So great to see you hearing Manchester! I've loved them for a long time, and this album is an amazing musical experience. I highly recommend listening to it straight through in one sitting. Thanks for all you do on your channel! Enjoy
Thank you. This brought me to tears. Manchester Orchestra has been a band my soul has been tied with for 15 years now. This song is a phenomenal ending to the album Black Mile. Their most recent album is just as good, if not better. The Million Masks of God. The closer to the album is called The Internet and it really compliments this song. But Angel of Death is golden and deserves a reaction.
I came upon this this band and song in particular to this song (The Silence) about 2 months ago. I honestly listened to it a good 4-5 times in a row. There’s just so much to it. Thanks for the breakdown. ‘I know how to speak’ is another fave.
I was introduced to Manchester Orchestra when then toured with brand new back in 2006-2007 (can’t remember what year exactly). I have been a big fan ever since.
I found Manchester about a year after their first album release. To watch the journey of these guys from that first, absolute banger, of an album, through to million masks has been one of the highlights of my life. Their music and lyrics reach right down through you and find your soul, no matter how dark and dank the place it’s in may be. And with the pain of despair they help you find hope. What a gift this band is to everyone who gets to hear them. And if Andy and the gang happens to see this, cope at the earl… genius, it was like a performance of the perfect blend of hope/cope. Thanks a ton.
Like a virgin losing a child is a great album as well as mean everything to nothing!! Manchester Orchestra is amazing, I first saw them live at a Brand New concert back in idk maybe 2007-09ish, they blew me away!! Great pick dude!!
Same here! Mississippi Nights in STL. Probably my favorite music memory from my teenage years. Amazing introduction to this band who would become one of my favorites and are still churning out amazing albums and amazing shows 15 years later.
Took a train to see them with Brand New in Salt Lake in early 2010. Brand New opened their set with just Jesse doing Soco Amaretto Lime by himself and harmonizing with the crowd, and they went straight into Sink. Crazy show.
I absolutely love this breakdown of this song. I only recently found it and I can't relay the power in this song. You broke down so thoroughly the passion I feel in this song. So so powerful.
yessssss. this seemed long overdue. love this song - and love how you instantly feel the story in that song. ”I know how to speak“ would be my recommendation as a follow up
Seeing you get moved by my favorite band MO was an amazing experience. Thanks for a great video and your sincere interpretation of the genius that is Manchester Orchestra. All their songs are that good! Great channel too.
I’ve loved this band for a long time, I’m so happy to see them get more attention… they are one of the best American rock bands of all time. I fell in love with their albums and then was lucky to see them live, where they absolutely melted my face. Their live show is so loud. Then seeing Andy Hull during his solo tour was amazing. He’s a national treasure.
I have been a fan of this band for what feels like my entire life. They have been the soundtrack to some of the best moments, good and bad. Like a true friend and companion. I salute them.. and you Michael. And Jeremy
The dynamic range of Manchester Orchestra is probably my favorite thing about them. My all time favorite MO song is Colly Strings. It's an excellent representation of this quality. Great vid Michael!
I'm not a musician by any means, but have had an appreciation for musician ever since I was little. Followed the rabbit hole of RUclips videos for a bit and thos is the first video of yours I've seen and I'm glad it is. Gained a follower. This song hit my soul whe. I first heard it.
Wow, Michael! What a deep and reflected interpretation of this masterpiece of a song! By the way you are talking, i can hear a musician, a poet, a philospher and a preacher. Keep up the good work! Greetings from southern Germany!
You had me at Manchester Orchestra "The Silence", but playing a little guitar years ago and having a few years of Music Education in College, you are using terms I hadn't heard since since then. I love it and will be watching more videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
15:56 is the feeling of listening to MO. That feeling is always there whether it is in the background or right in your face, and it is what makes them my favorite band of all time.
I can't play any instruments at all, but i love music. It does something to me and makes me feel things not many other things can. I love watching your videos. I don't understand any of the technical notes but i like hearing you pick them apart. What i loved most about this one was watching your reaction to a song that i know well knowing that what you were feeling probably was't far away from what i felt the first time i heard this song. And finally, Manchester Orchestra are a fab band. Music, lyrics and the vocals. Rare to find.
My favorite band of all time! Cool to see you react so many jams from this band with lots of different styles. Cope album is heavy, a black mile is ethereal, mean everything is gritty! Would love to see some more songs from them!
Hello Michael and everyone that recommends songs on here. I just wanted to say THANKYOU I have found so many different bands that otherwise I wouldn't have heard and had the pleasure of passing on to others myself. My personal soundtrack has been enlarged over and over. So again THANK YOU.
If you think these lyrics can stab you like a truth slinging knife, you a) gotta check out the whole album and b) the “trilogy” contained in it starting with “the Alien” and ending with “the Grocery”, …especially the Grocery. I get chills just thinking about it.
Love seeing people discover them. I’ve been a die hard MO fan since 2006 and have seen them perform more times than I can count. Easily one of the best bands in the world. Thanks for the video.
This is the song they play as their encore/finale at live shows. It's my favorite song by them, followed by "The Gold" from the same album. Definitely check them out live if you get the chance. This song in particular is heart wrenching. Your analysis was incredible!
These are the most amazing musicians in the last 20 years. I found them on limewire after hearing Carrabba from Dashboard Confessional mention them in an interview for music he was listening to. That was Wolves at Night and I have been floored and in love since. We just saw them in Atlanta for Stuffing and it was the most transcendent experience of my life. To say they give me the feels is a gross understatement. They ignite within you and fill you with emotion exploding in vicarious love and passion.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciated the fact that just listened and absorbed the experience of that song! It has so much meaning to many! I hope you are now enjoy them as much as we do.
When you're waiting for "the silence" in the room to dissipate. There is so much funk in the nuance, in "the silence." nice nice nice. love this video!
So much fun watching you experience this track for the first time. MO pours so much passion and raw emotion into their music - I get pretty worked up every time I hear this song. Jeremy - great suggestion! So glad to see these guys get more facetime and appreciation from other musicians because they have an unbelievable talent for invoking something when you hear them play. Pretty special experience to see them live, too!
This album is such a beautiful collection of songs that build up to the culmination of this song at the end. I highly recommend listening to the whole thing.
Quite simply one of the most evocative songs ever written. The music carries all of the emotion as it crescendos into that middle to late half. Brilliance that is nothing more than spine-tingling....every.....time....I ....listen....to....it.
I heard this song for the first time last year and I immediately had to have some of the words tattooed. I scheduled the appointment before the song even ended. Thats how much this song hit me.
Been listening to MO for almost 13 years and theyve been one of my favorite bands for right around 13 years lol, love to see them getting the appreciation they deserve
From the first time I heard this song, I was hooked. I've listened to it well over a hundred times and it's on my most listened-to list on Spotify. I don't really know anything about music except that I have loved her all my life. From the time I was in my pre-teens, I was singing along to my Barbie records, The Carpenters, and Patty Duke. Thank you for reacting to "The Silence," I had major goosebumps just as I did the first time I listened to it
You're reaction at around 15:50 is 100% genuine. It was pure happenstance I came across this song and at that part of the song, I was driving and had the same reaction! I think I played that song on repeat for a week straight lol Awesome analysis of this great song!
The live full length recording of black mile to the surface is a long form epic video just waiting to happen for you. It’s one of my favorite live recordings I’ve ever seen.
I don't know what the song is about but being in a dark place after losing my dad and big brother I found this band, this song, and it brings out all those emotions.. 😞 I am a new fan though, looking forward to hearing more. Hopefully they might tour near me too.
Andy Hull and Manchester Orchestra has been my favorite band since I first heard Like a Virgin in probably 2009. I love seeing people dissect and appreciate their music. It’s something truly special.
I saw them at the Anthem in DC when Black Mile to the Surface came out. Amazing show. I first saw them at ACL festival in Austin and they were great and I became a fan. They have slowly become my favorite band.
bro that first video was live its cut between a live in studio take and a concert take and its great but yeah this is one of the best songs of all time and seeing them perform it live last month shook something inside of me
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Michael - this was a real treat to see. My son-in-law is the bassist for MO, Andy Prince. I shared your reaction with him and he was blown away! These guys are awesome husbands, dads, sons and friends in addition to being great musicians. I’m a new fan for life!
This song got me through so much. I can’t tell you how much I needed it. Let him know how much their fans love their music.
Prince is the man!
Prince is our king
I am so thrilled with the idea of Andy Prince watching a Michael Palmisano video. Your son in laws band means so much to me and I love that you shared this with him
I’ve been watching and loving these guys for a couple years now. They literally blow me away each time. This song always leaves me in tears.
"He's preaching. He's preaching he's preaching he's preaching. There's so much hope in here, and so much misery. It's the battle of dark vs light, and it's reflected in piece of this song." That is the perfect description of Manchester Orchestra's entire discography.
I'm listening
Have you just listened before you did this channel I get imotional
Just lstening
And there it is..... you just discovered the only band that will never let you down.
Never ever ever let you down!!!
Thanks for the reaction Michael. Means a lot to hear your thoughts and to know that the song struck you like it did me. I’ll also mirror a lot of the other comments here and say that you should listen to the album that this is off of, A Black Mile to the Surface, from cover to cover. It is a sonic journey you won’t regret. Much love.
I love this song thanks! Man I'm really sad he didn't to the "studio" one though. Edit: Its in my "all time top live performances " list haha.
Have to agree. You have to listen to the entire album. Haven't had an album envoke gods honest emotions from me as a black mile to the surface.
Manchester is my favorite band. Thanks so much for the recommendation! This made me really, really happy.
Thanks Jeremy for getting MO on the channel. Well done.
Yup, going to 100% agree with this. Highly recommend listening to the whole album. Manchester Orchestra and Andy Hull are musical geniuses. Easily one of my Top 5 bands and Top 5 albums. Was instantly hooked on them when I saw them on Brand New's Devil and God tour in 2007 and have been listening ever since.
"I Know How to Speak" is an outsanding tune by them as well. It'd be cool to see you do the acoustic version of that one.
Easily my best song ever!!!!
I know how to speak is the song that brought me to this album in the first place, which introduced me to one of my favorite bands
Here's hoping you find out it's a concept album and the entire thing is a story. This song is the narrative of the man who's raising his brother's baby girl. His brother took his life out of depression and alcoholism, passed on to them by their father. He's talking about how much the little girl has changed his life and helped him get out of the cycle his family was in. The whole album is about the downfall of his brother though and its the single most influential piece of art in my life.
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This is one of the most ridiculously epic songs I have ever heard.
I have another ridiculously epic song by then you should check out… I seem to only be able to find it on RUclips . But do yourself a favor and RUclips Manchester Orchestra - Go .
I’m not sure a lot of people know about this song. It’s pretty fucking fantastic
I discovered Manchester Orchestra shortly before they released The Million Masks of God and they quickly became my favorite band of all time. I saw them live this year and they closed the show with The Silence. Needless to say, it was a transformative experience. Do yourself a favor and listen to their entire discography in order and each album top to bottom. Their song to song transitions are flawless..
anyone who listens to this band has GOT to hear them over a PA. It's what their music was meant for and their engineer really gets what they're going for. They were kinda road warriors for a long time too so they're really tight.
If you like they're softer/folkier stuff, check out Bad Books. They have 2 self titled albums, same band members as Manchester Orchestra, adding Kevin Devigne as a songwriter. Some really good stuff in there that you might not find if youre just listening to MO.
@@gavinmcintyre8459 People should also check out Right Away, Great Captain!. Hull's side project.
@@gavinmcintyre8459 they have 3 self titled albums lol. The most recent is a bit on the softer side but I wouldn’t say II is “softer” just less heavy.
in 2006 a girl that I barely knew asked me if i wanted to drive 6 hours to see Manchester orchestra. I was like no thanks I'm not into classical music. a few months later I heard I Can Barely Breathe for the first time. I felt like an idiot but I was hooked. still haven't gotten to see them live 16 years later.
I have bored my friends to tears pleading with them to listen to MO, and in particular the Black Mile To The Surface album….and you’ve said everything I’ve wanted to say to them. A wonderful, wonderful band.
Same. I remember listening to Manchester Orchestra years ago, thought they were good but didn't really register. But then for whatever reason this year I've been binging every album. I think certain music just hits the spot when the time is right.
lead singer andy hull is a genius. all manchester albums are incredible with interesting concepts like double album cope/hope or the touching sailor's story in the trilogy 'right away great captain.' he's done amazing film soundtracks, even one for the daniels who recently blew up with 'everything everywhere.' def a musician to have on your radar
Swiss Army Man is so awesome. Andy Hull’s soundtrack is like another character in that film. Really makes the movie.
This song is just the tip of the iceberg of the mastery Andy Hull has on lyric writing.
One of the best ending songs on an album ever. I would also recommend Colly Strings from their album I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child. Their dynamic on that song is somewhat similar but goosebumps all the way with incredible lyrics. Love your channel!
Manchester is one of the most impressive bands I’ve ever listened to. Seeing them live is something else.
It starts as a prayer for him and his daughter, then it’s God’s response back and forth. Andy discussed this in one of their documentaries.
Does anyone have a link for this documentary please? I assume it's on RUclips
"god" lul
@@markl1910 I'm sure you found it but if not this is interesting ruclips.net/video/ai5OeBuOz0g/видео.html
I love that this was requested! Nothing super complicated just a great track played to perfection. Ethereal build to the epic payoff with actual lyrics. Perfect track. EDIT: Your breakdown of the drummer is spot on. The airy feel for the first half is HARD to pull off and perfect for the atmospheric feel
I've listened to this song, and this performance so many times and I still get goosebumps and water in my eyes. Great video
So great to see you hearing Manchester! I've loved them for a long time, and this album is an amazing musical experience. I highly recommend listening to it straight through in one sitting. Thanks for all you do on your channel! Enjoy
Thank you. This brought me to tears. Manchester Orchestra has been a band my soul has been tied with for 15 years now. This song is a phenomenal ending to the album Black Mile.
Their most recent album is just as good, if not better. The Million Masks of God. The closer to the album is called The Internet and it really compliments this song. But Angel of Death is golden and deserves a reaction.
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I came upon this this band and song in particular to this song (The Silence) about 2 months ago. I honestly listened to it a good 4-5 times in a row. There’s just so much to it. Thanks for the breakdown. ‘I know how to speak’ is another fave.
One of the greatest song ever written. I really love your insights. Makes me appreciate the music even more.
This video was made for me. Thanks Jeremy and Micheal. I wouldn’t be here without this band. That’s what they give to us. Truly blessed ❤️
I was introduced to Manchester Orchestra when then toured with brand new back in 2006-2007 (can’t remember what year exactly). I have been a big fan ever since.
I found Manchester about a year after their first album release. To watch the journey of these guys from that first, absolute banger, of an album, through to million masks has been one of the highlights of my life. Their music and lyrics reach right down through you and find your soul, no matter how dark and dank the place it’s in may be. And with the pain of despair they help you find hope. What a gift this band is to everyone who gets to hear them. And if Andy and the gang happens to see this, cope at the earl… genius, it was like a performance of the perfect blend of hope/cope. Thanks a ton.
Like a virgin losing a child is a great album as well as mean everything to nothing!! Manchester Orchestra is amazing, I first saw them live at a Brand New concert back in idk maybe 2007-09ish, they blew me away!! Great pick dude!!
MO and Brand New; what a show that must have been.
Dude me too!!! Kansas City Missouri!!! What a show!!!
Same here! Mississippi Nights in STL. Probably my favorite music memory from my teenage years. Amazing introduction to this band who would become one of my favorites and are still churning out amazing albums and amazing shows 15 years later.
That was the same tour Kevin Devine was on yeah? The Devil and God Are Raging Inside of Me tour? Easily one of the best shows I've ever been to.
Took a train to see them with Brand New in Salt Lake in early 2010. Brand New opened their set with just Jesse doing Soco Amaretto Lime by himself and harmonizing with the crowd, and they went straight into Sink. Crazy show.
I absolutely love this breakdown of this song. I only recently found it and I can't relay the power in this song. You broke down so thoroughly the passion I feel in this song. So so powerful.
yessssss.
this seemed long overdue.
love this song - and love how you instantly feel the story in that song.
”I know how to speak“ would be my recommendation as a follow up
You'll love exploring this band's discography! Lots of excellent music.
You have to check out the acoustic version of their song Shake It Out. The bridge on that is so powerful!
Saw MO the other night and I CANNOT get their music out of my head! It’s insane how freaking talented they are. I think I need help. SOS 😂
Seeing you get moved by my favorite band MO was an amazing experience. Thanks for a great video and your sincere interpretation of the genius that is Manchester Orchestra. All their songs are that good! Great channel too.
Been waiting so long for this one since you teased it a while back. I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!!!
Thanks for reacting to this, the song makes me cry it is so beautiful.
I’ve loved this band for a long time, I’m so happy to see them get more attention… they are one of the best American rock bands of all time. I fell in love with their albums and then was lucky to see them live, where they absolutely melted my face. Their live show is so loud. Then seeing Andy Hull during his solo tour was amazing. He’s a national treasure.
I have been a fan of this band for what feels like my entire life. They have been the soundtrack to some of the best moments, good and bad. Like a true friend and companion. I salute them.. and you Michael. And Jeremy
The dynamic range of Manchester Orchestra is probably my favorite thing about them. My all time favorite MO song is Colly Strings. It's an excellent representation of this quality. Great vid Michael!
Great react and break down. I just discovered these guys and this song this week thanks to the algorithm. A great band and an amazing song and video.
I'm not a musician by any means, but have had an appreciation for musician ever since I was little.
Followed the rabbit hole of RUclips videos for a bit and thos is the first video of yours I've seen and I'm glad it is.
Gained a follower.
This song hit my soul whe. I first heard it.
A Black Mile to the Surface album is one of my favorite ever. Has great music, lyrics, depth, and replayability.
Just seen them back in March, seriously one of the best concerts Ive ever attended
Thank you Jeremy! LOVE Manchester
I’m taking my 13 year old daughter to see these on Thursday in Manchester UK, I’ve waited years to see them and it feels a little like Christmas Eve!
I literally just found and connected with this song today and it blew me away, what a friggin song
Wow, Michael! What a deep and reflected interpretation of this masterpiece of a song! By the way you are talking, i can hear a musician, a poet, a philospher and a preacher. Keep up the good work! Greetings from southern Germany!
Great read all around. Respect from a Manchester fan and guitar player!
I discovered this band a few years ago. Their music captures your soul, instantly. Very few band have that effect.
Listen to the whole album. Beginning to end! What a trip. I don't say many albums are perfect, but this one is to me.
This is phenomenal but doesn’t scratch the surface of their Hot Topic session. That version of Pride is phenomenal. The tone is pristine.
I absolutely love this!! I’ve listened to this song at least 1000 times. I love hearing your perspective on it! Subscribed!
You had me at Manchester Orchestra "The Silence", but playing a little guitar years ago and having a few years of Music Education in College, you are using terms I hadn't heard since since then. I love it and will be watching more videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
I just discovered this song and it’s instantly in my top favs
15:56 is the feeling of listening to MO. That feeling is always there whether it is in the background or right in your face, and it is what makes them my favorite band of all time.
Absolutely amazing reaction, to an absolutely amazing song!
I can't play any instruments at all, but i love music. It does something to me and makes me feel things not many other things can. I love watching your videos. I don't understand any of the technical notes but i like hearing you pick them apart. What i loved most about this one was watching your reaction to a song that i know well knowing that what you were feeling probably was't far away from what i felt the first time i heard this song. And finally, Manchester Orchestra are a fab band. Music, lyrics and the vocals. Rare to find.
Welp, the love you showed to this piece has me hooked. I’m in.
I’m l ready a huge Manchester fan. Welcome to this mind blowing band, loved seeing your reaction. ❤
Musicians like you just amaze me. I took up drums at 59 years old. I'm decades behind where I should be.
My favorite band of all time! Cool to see you react so many jams from this band with lots of different styles. Cope album is heavy, a black mile is ethereal, mean everything is gritty!
Would love to see some more songs from them!
I requested this song in one of your live chats. Very happy to see you react/review it.
Hello Michael and everyone that recommends songs on here. I just wanted to say THANKYOU I have found so many different bands that otherwise I wouldn't have heard and had the pleasure of passing on to others myself.
My personal soundtrack has been enlarged over and over. So again THANK YOU.
If you think these lyrics can stab you like a truth slinging knife, you a) gotta check out the whole album and b) the “trilogy” contained in it starting with “the Alien” and ending with “the Grocery”, …especially the Grocery.
I get chills just thinking about it.
Love seeing people discover them. I’ve been a die hard MO fan since 2006 and have seen them perform more times than I can count. Easily one of the best bands in the world. Thanks for the video.
Manchester Orchestra was without a doubt the best live show I have ever been too. To me they are on a different level.
My favorite band of all time ‼️
This is the song they play as their encore/finale at live shows. It's my favorite song by them, followed by "The Gold" from the same album. Definitely check them out live if you get the chance. This song in particular is heart wrenching. Your analysis was incredible!
These are the most amazing musicians in the last 20 years. I found them on limewire after hearing Carrabba from Dashboard Confessional mention them in an interview for music he was listening to. That was Wolves at Night and I have been floored and in love since. We just saw them in Atlanta for Stuffing and it was the most transcendent experience of my life. To say they give me the feels is a gross understatement. They ignite within you and fill you with emotion exploding in vicarious love and passion.
You just managed to put into words the feelings I get from listening to this song (which I have loved for many years). Goosebumps every single time!
Thanks Michael, great to be introduced to a new band!! some cool bits at the beginning of the original video (Vevo) of the band setting up.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciated the fact that just listened and absorbed the experience of that song! It has so much meaning to many! I hope you are now enjoy them as much as we do.
Personal opinion here but this is an absolutely perfect song.
When you're waiting for "the silence" in the room to dissipate. There is so much funk in the nuance, in "the silence." nice nice nice. love this video!
So much fun watching you experience this track for the first time. MO pours so much passion and raw emotion into their music - I get pretty worked up every time I hear this song. Jeremy - great suggestion! So glad to see these guys get more facetime and appreciation from other musicians because they have an unbelievable talent for invoking something when you hear them play. Pretty special experience to see them live, too!
This album is such a beautiful collection of songs that build up to the culmination of this song at the end. I highly recommend listening to the whole thing.
Quite simply one of the most evocative songs ever written. The music carries all of the emotion as it crescendos into that middle to late half. Brilliance that is nothing more than spine-tingling....every.....time....I ....listen....to....it.
Great song. Andy Hull is such an amazing songwriter!
Easily one of the best lyricists of this generation. The stuff he did with Right Away! Great Captain is a masterpiece
I heard this song for the first time last year and I immediately had to have some of the words tattooed. I scheduled the appointment before the song even ended. Thats how much this song hit me.
Been listening to MO for almost 13 years and theyve been one of my favorite bands for right around 13 years lol, love to see them getting the appreciation they deserve
MO are one of my favorite bands. I still listen to this whole album maybe once a month. One of the best all around albums ever written and recorded.
Listen to the entire album. It’s amazing
From the first time I heard this song, I was hooked. I've listened to it well over a hundred times and it's on my most listened-to list on Spotify. I don't really know anything about music except that I have loved her all my life. From the time I was in my pre-teens, I was singing along to my Barbie records, The Carpenters, and Patty Duke.
Thank you for reacting to "The Silence," I had major goosebumps just as I did the first time I listened to it
You're reaction at around 15:50 is 100% genuine. It was pure happenstance I came across this song and at that part of the song, I was driving and had the same reaction! I think I played that song on repeat for a week straight lol Awesome analysis of this great song!
His writing is top notch! I can't even put his genius into words.
i see what you did there.
The live full length recording of black mile to the surface is a long form epic video just waiting to happen for you. It’s one of my favorite live recordings I’ve ever seen.
They also have another great one!! «I know how to speak»
best band on the planet, they never miss. Would love to see more reactions of their stuff. Great video, great great video.
They are the best new band currently performing
Duuude Manchester Orchestra is awesome. This whole album (A Black Mile to the Surface) is great!
Amazing song choice! Great video!
I don't know what the song is about but being in a dark place after losing my dad and big brother I found this band, this song, and it brings out all those emotions.. 😞 I am a new fan though, looking forward to hearing more. Hopefully they might tour near me too.
I really enjoyed this breakdown and especially the appreciation for Tim Very's drumming. It's such an important part of such an amazing song.
Andy Hull and Manchester Orchestra has been my favorite band since I first heard Like a Virgin in probably 2009. I love seeing people dissect and appreciate their music. It’s something truly special.
Their album Simple Math is one of my favorite albums of all time. It's top 10 in my life anyhow.
I saw them at the Anthem in DC when Black Mile to the Surface came out. Amazing show. I first saw them at ACL festival in Austin and they were great and I became a fan. They have slowly become my favorite band.
Heck yeah thank you! I've loved this band since middle school they're so great!
Bro, I HATE reaction vids but this is so so so amazing. I was hooked when you started to play along. Amazing content.
Manchester Orchestra is one of my all time favorite bands. They are absolutely amazing and this reaction video was great!
whoa two things id never expect to see together!
Manchester Orchestra is such a damn good band. Damned underrated as well. Only found them by shear randomness a couple of years ago and I'm so hooked.
Side note: you also get 120 mill views by having an absolute beast of a frontman. That man, can sing.
Oh and the TV show Lucifer probably helped a lot as well 🤭
bro that first video was live its cut between a live in studio take and a concert take and its great but yeah this is one of the best songs of all time and seeing them perform it live last month shook something inside of me
Yo Michael, literally just discovered this record and song today, and here you are. Stay in my mind man lol. Thanks for the content!!!
so dope to see you do one of these guys' songs. a buddy of mine runs sound for them when they tour. he got me hooked on them a long time ago.