Why do you have to not like a song for lyrical content do you need like some sort of mind blowing revelation to happen some I've seen the light thing instead of just having fun doing with the music it's really about the use its not about the words. You probably like that kind of modern so called music computer music with all that Sissy beat things
Dude, learn how to write. Use punctuation. No one cares about text spelling erorrs, but just what the fuck are you trying to say? Read what you just wrote. It makes zero sence unless the reader completely fills in the meaning for you. Stop making other people do the work for you lazy asshole. Did you mean to say something like: powerfull music is not dependant on the meaning of the lyrics because th music says more.than words?...so dont miss the forest for the trees?? Fine
You’re totally right about being a broken person but there’s still hope. Greta Van Fleet be carrying our depressed asses out of this pandemic era like firefighters.
I honestly can't get all the hate, as a classic rock lover (and as big fan of Led Zeppelin, otherwise on how many gvf haters write "Zeplin" lmao) when I heard them for first time (last year on October) I got really shocked, and loved them immediately. That a band bring us melodies mixed between 70s and 80s rock influences with a something of 21st century is something great. The reaction was so accurate. This song is something that u can't explain so imagine how is gonna be the album.
I completely agree. As a big Led Zeppelin fan myself, as is my mum who is coming 51 and my boss who is near 70 AND seen Zeppelin live, we all absolutely adore this band. Talent is absolutely dripping from them. This is my favourite song from the entire album. My boss loves The Weight of Dreams. In 2021 when there is a relatively new band who make you feel such deep emotion you can't even explain it, we need to give them the credit they so deserve! These guys are amazing.
@@brittanyspencer6251 all of them can play many instruments, they are all multi-instrumentalists, including Josh, no need to praise one Danny, Danny is nothing without them
I'm here too! To give you some informations, I think the twins were around 15/16 and the other two maybe around 12/13 when they wrote Highway Tune (published then after five years), and now they are all between 24 and 21. I'm really glad you liked this! I fell in love at the second note! I'm gonna write here what they said about this song in an interview to Rolling Stone: " Broken Bells is what a fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our intention is to remove the obligation of general synthetic expectations; break down these walls and not build new ones".
Hey again Jules, thanks for dropping in! So please tell me if I understand this right. Are they basically saying that society's expectations tarnish what we could be?
@@Yeedeed Mmmm I would say you can say that too, but probably they are inviting us to be more open to the others and to be more ourselves. I don't know if that is true, I would love to ask them directly though! If you are interested in this kind of topic, I would suggest Edge of Darkness, Brave New World, Black Smoke Rising and Anthem
Now...just imagine listening to this song after an EF-4 tornado wiped out your town. Every time I listen to this, all I can do is think about this tornado. I literally discovered this song the day after a tornado destroyed my town in Newnan GA in the middle of the night. I have no highschool to go to now, and we had just gotten out of virtual learning. It'll at least be another year (if not more) till we can go back😥 No song has ever made me cry till now. LOVE this band!! It's literally like they wrote this for Newnan!
AWESOME reaction! So much fun to watch someone come to realize what wonderful musicians Jake, Sammy and Danny are - and realize the talent in Josh's voice! This band toured the world for almost 3 years to consistently sold out venues for a reason. Their recent interviews for this album will tell you a lot about them and this music that is so different from Highway Tune!
Hi Mike! Loved your reaction. Did not know this band until yesterday when I heard this on the radio. Gave me goosebumbs too. Honestly THIS IS THE BEST SONG I have ever heard! Listened it on loop over and over and it IS a complete masterpiece. Take care.
Thank you for taking a listen to this song. This album is going to be epic with just the singles they are releasing. These guys are maturing and the melodies are second to none. According to the brothers, they listened to their parent's old vinyls. GVF Forever!
You should watch their concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater they did I believe in September of 2019? It’s a stunner! It’s just the 4 of them on stage but they are like filling the whole space, it’s their best concert. Never seen them live, only watched videos of their concerts, they are even better to watch then to just listen to. Oh, when you watch the video from Red Rocks, make sure it’s the official GVF one, it’s done very professionally. I’m not sure why these guys attract so much hate when they are SOOOO good, and their message is always peace, love and unity!
I saw them live and i can tell you it was one of the best concerts ive been to. They really did sound huge! They just filled up the whole amphitheater.
Love this reaction, You go waaaay deeper into the lyrics compared to most channels that I've seen reactions from about this song. God speed my friend. Great song
this song is SO underrated. the lyrics are so deep and meaningful, the melody is angelic and the vocals/ instrumentals are heavenly. we desperately need more music like this in the world. long live greta van fleet! 🤘
One of my favorite songs. I’ve only discovered them in the last few months. (I’m old enough to be their Mom! 😂) it’s so amazing the range of ages who really love their music! ❤️
Yes, this is what I do... Listening and Reading, while watching GRETA VAN FLEET I can hear over TEN great Bands playing together...they have a lot from ELO !! But Josh Kiszka’s voice is incredible!!! Unique!!! . Wait until you hear BROKEN BELLS!!!
They’re amazing and even more so live in concert! I think it’s perfect as we have been in a Pandemic and starting to come out of that and everything being closed down for so long etc!!!
Yes, it IS beautiful. Seeing your smilea every so often - I do exactly the aame thing! I just find myself smiling. This is my favourite song. Glorious. 😊❤🎶
Dude I definitely get the "Stairway" reference. And I kind of hate that it is another Zep comparison but a piece of art is a piece of art no matter if influences are highly visible. Both songs are structured as classic "builder" songs where they start slow and continuously build to a crescendo.
i CAN NOT KEEP TEACHING YOU music APPREACIATION SO i HAVE TO TELL YOU. You saound really naive and dumb when you can not hear the subtle layers of musicianship Maybe RAP/HH is more your speed ?
I never understood the lyrics until recently when I came across a review. It mentioned how it can be interpreted as freedom or lack of in society. How some cannot fully express themselves and be who they want to be. The “game” can be society and the standards it puts on us. They are very big into “unplugging from the source” “choosing the road” and in order to save ourselves we need to “open our mind” like the rose growing in concrete and the sun that will one day shine we will rise one day and break the wheel that society put on us! Once I read that and tried finding my own meaning of it my love for this song INCREASED! It is one of my favorites now 🤍 loving your reactions to all of gvf content as well!!
This song has elements that reminds me of "The Rain Song" by Zep (besides "Stairway"). Also, the comparison to Ann Wilson is spot on. Excellent song. A definite breath of fresh air.
There are tons you can check out: Lover Leaver, Taker Believer; Watching Over, Change is Gonna Come; Edge of Darkness. Just to name a few. Check out a lot of their live concert footage.
There's even Donovan vibes in here. An incredible weave of only the finest influences to create a tapestry of their own. Beyond sensational. Definitely hope for the future, folks. Given a chance, today's kids have heart, soul, awareness and vision. This is the lighthouse in the night.
Broken Bells is one the best songs I have heard in a long long time. I have listened to it over and over. So much talent. And as far as all the naysayers talking about the references to LZ, try listening to today's hip hop, and it all sounds the same. Every artist is influenced by the greats, but how they take that and make it their own, is the true artistry!
Hi Campbell! I agree with you. Some people have said things to me for comparing them to classic rock influences, but aren't we all influenced by someone or something inspiring?
@@Yeedeed exactly, and there have been so many new artists its kind of hard to create something new and unique and this good, even then you can still see “influences”
Don’t mean to spam the comments lol. But Bassist (Sam Kiszka) said of the song “Broken Bells’ is what the fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our intention is to remove the obligation of generational synthetic expectations; break down these walls and not build new ones,”
Hey brother, thank you for dropping in! Thank you for letting me know what they had to say about the song. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that they mean exactly...
You need to watch their interviews. They are most intelligent young men you will ever hear. They talk about the new album. And their thinking when they were recording. I am obsessed with them and I am 61 years old!
I liked Highway Tune and countless others, but for different reasons. This new album is definitely a more mature version, more complex and deeper. I think they are reaching for greatness with this album. It's awesome and the more I listen to it, the more I find that I like. Give their other stuff a chance. It will make you appreciate them more as musicians and see where they've come from.
Looks like Nathan from Misfits Sounds like Geddy Lee from Rush Resembles the song Let it Be (Beatles) at 9:30 and Soothsayer (Buckethead) at 10:50 Absolutely love GVF such a well-needed change back to quality music, so talented!
I can see the faces through the broken glass No longer pass Looking at the sky, I see the city lights But no star fights I never want to fall asleep Within our dreams the weight we saw, we reap Though I believe the sun still shines And I believe there comes a time When out of silence we will sing And even broken bells will ring Not all the answers are the same Yet we still play thе game Sweeping off the pavemеnt with a parlor broom Going nowhere soon Between the cracks of sidewalk, there's a flower grown Beyond the stone I never want to fall asleep Within our dreams the weight we saw, we reap Though I believe the sun still shines And I believe there comes a time When out of silence we will sing And even broken bells will ring Not all the answers are the same Yet we still play the game Yet we still play the game When out of silence we will sing And even broken bells will ring Not all the answers are the same Yet we still play the game
Aren't we SUPPOSED to learn from one another?? It is a compliment if you ask me that they "sound" like Led Zepplin-(YAY!) We ALL sound like ones before us or pick up the BEST of ones we LOVE! Keep it comin' !! We ADORE you GVF ...this song means SO much!!!
Great reaction 👍 a little something a lot of people don't seem to know is these guys didn't pop up overnight yes their young but the road worn and battle-tested at 14 and 16 when their friends were out doing teenage stuff these guys were playing biker bars and Runnin the Detroit circuit with their parents at their sides they definitely put in a lot of time to their craft they are incredible musicians and Josh is an amazing lyricist I've had the pleasure to watch these guys grow since 2017 early stuff is out there on RUclips you can find it if you want to but they have grown exponentially as human beings and musicians. They just put out a live version of this on Candlelight sessions it would be incredible if you could go back and do reaction video to that
GVF are amazing love their music and I'm 71 1/2 years old. I only have one of their CDs but plan on getting more. Even though you did this 2 yrs ago. Their ages were 21 and 25 at the time. 3 are brothers.
Here is another example of how glorious GVF are - and that it is worth exploring their lyrical and musical talent rather than people still being hung up on Highway song - for such young guys to have crafted such beautiful lyrics and grown so much musically I can't help but feel so proud of them - even though I don't know them - in a way I think I do. BLISS. That they create music of soul and substance and that Josh has a vocal gift may in some ways be reminiscent of someone because people say all things on social media - it is all down to them - and they are just wonderful.They are Greta Van Fleet and they are talented and live for music. That can never be a bad thing.
Awesome my dude! I might recommend “Watching Over” from album 2. My interpretation is it’s about global warming and climate change and such a dope dope song!
Highway Tune, they’ve said, was the very first song they wrote as a band when they were 13-15 years old (released when they were 18-20). Of course the lyrics aren’t great they’ve really grown with their lyrics and musical talents. But even if you think about it 13 and 15 year old boys wrote that and it became their biggest hit to date. That’s pretty impressive. Love to see them grow too.
@Yeedeed I've been following these guys for 4 years and they N E V E R disappoint! The live performances are unbelievable! You think these songs are great recorded... well you will have to see some live performances on youtube. They know how to take a song and expand it with flourish. By the way... that first double EP won a Grammy for best rock album and it was all teen age years of writing with the exception of the covers... which you would not know they were covers. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
@Rebecca Thomason well said. I’m a huge fan of this band for many years now. I feel like a proud aunt! Peace love unity 🌼Hope you got tickets to their 2021 shows
Rebecca Thomason Oh my goodness have an excellent journey! Safe travels. I’m so envious. I saw them in Nashville loved it loved the town. Peace love unity🌼
@@karirose8076 Thanks! I'm sure I will. Nashville is easy...I live here. Plus, I've wanted to travel to a few shows for a while and this was a great opportunity. Of Course I have tixs for 5 shows in three cities. Hit me up next trip to Nashvegas!
Okay some random thoughts here. First I bet if you Listen to highway song again you will like it more the second time. I also believe that this should be a cause for you to do a deep dive on this group. Rock is not dead and these fellows are doing their damnest to revive it. This is fresh classic rock.
Hi Bob, thanks for the comment. This video was recorded a few years ago, and since then, I have reacted to every single GVF song. There should be a playlist in the video's description if you care to check them out :)
You should definitely check out the Candlelight Sessions of this song performed live on Greta Van Fleet's RUclips page....it's even better than the studio version.
There is a level of musical maturity in these gentlemen that screams "previous lives musicians" at 21-23 the maturity and confidence is very hard to believe. We are not talking talent like, Nirvana, or Foo Fighter.. we go beyond THAT.. They can have fun but this somng grabs you from the first note and chokes you. Something that I have not seen anyone mentions is the singers style of twisting his neck to bend a note .. WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? On a live performance he turns his head 15 degrees and the pitch changes twice then up and down and it changes twice more. He is a man possessed. There was a castrato singer FARINELLI (italian) who is said to have that talent , of course there are no recordings (1700s) but the records indicate he also change pitch by turning and changing neck position. Anyone knows anything about this? And any rate young people you have a gift here. Cherish them, be good to them make them feel loved.
I had the same reaction the first time i heard this, i was just looking through new releases on spotify and it popped up. Honestly amazing song, im shitty at picking favorites but this would be very close if not the top
You really have to " listen" to each one of their songs from all their previous albums. Especially, read the lyrics to understand the meaning. Another thing I did was watched almost every interview they've done and with that I just immediately loved them for who they are as individuals. They are extremely talented, & knowledgeable. Without getting too deep; I interpret the song " Broken Bells" in regards to sadness, distruction, epidemic losses, unimployment increase , and all that occured in 2020 ........but with healing, hope, strength and time we Will overcome brokenness and the flower growing in the cracks of pavement will survive. 🌹
Why do you have to not like a song for lyrical content do you need like some sort of mind blowing revelation to happen some I've seen the light thing instead of just having fun doing with the music it's really about the use its not about the words. You probably like that kind of modern so called music computer music with all that Sissy beat things
yes
You sound angry
Dude, learn how to write. Use punctuation. No one cares about text spelling erorrs, but just what the fuck are you trying to say? Read what you just wrote. It makes zero sence unless the reader completely fills in the meaning for you. Stop making other people do the work for you lazy asshole. Did you mean to say something like: powerfull music is not dependant on the meaning of the lyrics because th music says more.than words?...so dont miss the forest for the trees?? Fine
@@nickcage3703 One of those killer one liners. BOOM
Sounds like something from "A hard day's night"
Michael Achille what the fuck are you doing ? You say that bullshit then dont explain yourself ?
You’re totally right about being a broken person but there’s still hope. Greta Van Fleet be carrying our depressed asses out of this pandemic era like firefighters.
Galactic Plastic. I like the way you put that!
OMG I sooo feel this
Immortal comment.
@Galactic Plastic EXACTLY 😆PEACE LOVE UNITY
Good one!! 🔥 👨🚒
They sound like the 70's, but enhanced to 2020's quality
YES
They sound more like 2070!! So amazing! Love how they revived it like this. And now it’s their own.
2020 quality.... bahahahahahaha dat funny
And they are INTO their 🎶 you can feel it
Broken Bells is destined to be a rock classic. Bravo, GVF. Bravo.
Seriously ♥
I honestly can't get all the hate, as a classic rock lover (and as big fan of Led Zeppelin, otherwise on how many gvf haters write "Zeplin" lmao) when I heard them for first time (last year on October) I got really shocked, and loved them immediately. That a band bring us melodies mixed between 70s and 80s rock influences with a something of 21st century is something great. The reaction was so accurate. This song is something that u can't explain so imagine how is gonna be the album.
I completely agree. As a big Led Zeppelin fan myself, as is my mum who is coming 51 and my boss who is near 70 AND seen Zeppelin live, we all absolutely adore this band. Talent is absolutely dripping from them. This is my favourite song from the entire album. My boss loves The Weight of Dreams. In 2021 when there is a relatively new band who make you feel such deep emotion you can't even explain it, we need to give them the credit they so deserve! These guys are amazing.
wait, really?
I love classic rock but I don’t like this band.
I saw them live at the end of 2019. Such a great concert. They sound even better now. I recommend seeing them live when you get the chance
It’s a Beavus and Butthead mentality that many people have when it comes to music and art
Been listening to them for 3 days straight. Can't find a bad or even mediocre song. Amazing. They're so talented.
That is great! I felt the same way when I went down this GVF journey!
Yep
With you there 💯! Been listening over & over...almost EVERY song heard for 1st time, calls me back.....MORE!!
That's funny you mentioned that. More Greta Van Fleet was my New Year's resolution. And I promise you I couldn't be more delighted.
This band is the resurrection of true rock 🎸
Insanely good!
The drummer created the guitar part in the beginning in 2017 !
They say that they have tons of songs in their vault. They are going to have some great music for years to come.
I’ve read that he played guitar before drums!
@@ShipperChick Danny can actually play 9 instruments :)
@@brittanyspencer6251 all of them can play many instruments, they are all multi-instrumentalists, including Josh, no need to praise one Danny, Danny is nothing without them
@@cheshiresquirrel8184 they are nothing without each other, lets be honest here
8:10 already so amazed and you still have NO CLUE about the solo about to happen. Such an amazing song man
I t opens up -like a new ray of light ✨
BEST ROCK BAND TO COME OUT IN YEARS! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes I am estimating about four decades.
Behold the Gods of Rock have awoken.
This entire album is a spiritual experience. I loved seeing your reaction.
It's about a broken world having hope , not just one person.
I'm here too! To give you some informations, I think the twins were around 15/16 and the other two maybe around 12/13 when they wrote Highway Tune (published then after five years), and now they are all between 24 and 21. I'm really glad you liked this! I fell in love at the second note! I'm gonna write here what they said about this song in an interview to Rolling Stone: " Broken Bells is what a fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our intention is to remove the obligation of general synthetic expectations; break down these walls and not build new ones".
Hey again Jules, thanks for dropping in! So please tell me if I understand this right. Are they basically saying that society's expectations tarnish what we could be?
@@Yeedeed Mmmm I would say you can say that too, but probably they are inviting us to be more open to the others and to be more ourselves. I don't know if that is true, I would love to ask them directly though! If you are interested in this kind of topic, I would suggest Edge of Darkness, Brave New World, Black Smoke Rising and Anthem
Now...just imagine listening to this song after an EF-4 tornado wiped out your town. Every time I listen to this, all I can do is think about this tornado. I literally discovered this song the day after a tornado destroyed my town in Newnan GA in the middle of the night. I have no highschool to go to now, and we had just gotten out of virtual learning. It'll at least be another year (if not more) till we can go back😥
No song has ever made me cry till now. LOVE this band!! It's literally like they wrote this for Newnan!
@Caleb Nase. GVF music will help you in so many ways listen to all of it! Best wishes moving forward. Things will get better. 🌼Peace love unity
You must listen to Heat Above. Insane.. Insane. So powerful. 4 talented young rockstars.. Totally agree with this reaction 😍
Yea, but he kept saying he didn't like Highway Tune. Ok so he should let it go and move on.
AWESOME reaction! So much fun to watch someone come to realize what wonderful musicians Jake, Sammy and Danny are - and realize the talent in Josh's voice! This band toured the world for almost 3 years to consistently sold out venues for a reason. Their recent interviews for this album will tell you a lot about them and this music that is so different from Highway Tune!
So glad you can appreciate this beautiful song. The whole album is incredible. Keep rockin'.
Hi Mike! Loved your reaction. Did not know this band until yesterday when I heard this on the radio. Gave me goosebumbs too. Honestly THIS IS THE BEST SONG I have ever heard! Listened it on loop over and over and it IS a complete masterpiece. Take care.
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Thank you for taking a listen to this song. This album is going to be epic with just the singles they are releasing. These guys are maturing and the melodies are second to none. According to the brothers, they listened to their parent's old vinyls. GVF Forever!
Thank GOD for that, look how we got gifted!!🤩
You should watch their concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater they did I believe in September of 2019? It’s a stunner! It’s just the 4 of them on stage but they are like filling the whole space, it’s their best concert. Never seen them live, only watched videos of their concerts, they are even better to watch then to just listen to. Oh, when you watch the video from Red Rocks, make sure it’s the official GVF one, it’s done very professionally. I’m not sure why these guys attract so much hate when they are SOOOO good, and their message is always peace, love and unity!
Agree. Great production done of that Redrocks concert !
I saw them live and i can tell you it was one of the best concerts ive been to. They really did sound huge! They just filled up the whole amphitheater.
Be prepared to be BLOWN AWAY and brought to tears with this tune.
Insane talent these guys have! Just a therapeutically beautiful song!
Definately-just heard 1st time 2 days ago & now @least 20x since
You're the only "reactor" to comment on the lyrics. Well done. Subbed!
Hey, you should definitely listen to Black Smoke Rising and Heat Above! The last one came right before Broken Bells
Facts
this is facts
Black smoke rising is great! Heat above and this song are terrible
@@JJG5150 i feel sorry for you then
@@JJG5150 you need help mate
Yes, the TALENT in these young guys!!!!! You don't even know...they are so young & talented, beyond!!!! LOVE these guys!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Love this reaction, You go waaaay deeper into the lyrics compared to most channels that I've seen reactions from about this song. God speed my friend. Great song
This song is a masterpiece.
For a band so young to have that vibe, lyrics, vocals and range it’s sick.
this song is SO underrated. the lyrics are so deep and meaningful, the melody is angelic and the vocals/ instrumentals are heavenly. we desperately need more music like this in the world. long live greta van fleet! 🤘
I knew it was coming and still got major chills after the first line.
So true
One of my favorite songs. I’ve only discovered them in the last few months. (I’m old enough to be their Mom! 😂) it’s so amazing the range of ages who really love their music! ❤️
I'm old enough to be their grandma- but feel it from within ♥
Dude, your analysis is so spot on...You get it. It's all from the heart!
Yes, this is what I do... Listening and Reading, while watching GRETA VAN FLEET
I can hear over TEN great Bands playing together...they have a lot from ELO !!
But Josh Kiszka’s voice is incredible!!! Unique!!!
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Wait until you hear BROKEN BELLS!!!
Epic song and fantastic band..when I listen to this I'm completely in another world for 6 minutes..wish the song would never end ...
Love you breaking into smiles, did the same to me, I'm 61, this group has that indefinable mystery
You are right about the lyrics. Your meaning is spot on! Josh, himself, at a concert announced as much before they played this song.. Great job!
They have said they want us to think. Not be spoon fed what to think. They are so amazing
They’re amazing and even more so live in concert! I think it’s perfect as we have been in a Pandemic and starting to come out of that and everything being closed down for so long etc!!!
Yes, it IS beautiful. Seeing your smilea every so often - I do exactly the aame thing! I just find myself smiling. This is my favourite song. Glorious. 😊❤🎶
Love your reactions. Greta Van Fleet is one of my favorite bands. They are so talented. 🎸🎧🎸
Dude I definitely get the "Stairway" reference. And I kind of hate that it is another Zep comparison but a piece of art is a piece of art no matter if influences are highly visible. Both songs are structured as classic "builder" songs where they start slow and continuously build to a crescendo.
i CAN NOT KEEP TEACHING YOU music APPREACIATION SO i HAVE TO TELL YOU.
You saound really naive and dumb when you can not hear the subtle layers of musicianship
Maybe RAP/HH is more your speed ?
Never thought I'd ever have a favorite song. This quite possibly is
I never understood the lyrics until recently when I came across a review. It mentioned how it can be interpreted as freedom or lack of in society. How some cannot fully express themselves and be who they want to be. The “game” can be society and the standards it puts on us. They are very big into “unplugging from the source” “choosing the road” and in order to save ourselves we need to “open our mind” like the rose growing in concrete and the sun that will one day shine we will rise one day and break the wheel that society put on us! Once I read that and tried finding my own meaning of it my love for this song INCREASED! It is one of my favorites now 🤍 loving your reactions to all of gvf content as well!!
This song has elements that reminds me of "The Rain Song" by Zep (besides "Stairway"). Also, the comparison to Ann Wilson is spot on. Excellent song. A definite breath of fresh air.
I can feel some Pink Floyd too :3
I’m also so glad you brought up a heart reference I always hear a lot of heart and Ann Wilson in his voice and the music.
There are tons you can check out: Lover Leaver, Taker Believer; Watching Over, Change is Gonna Come; Edge of Darkness. Just to name a few. Check out a lot of their live concert footage.
And Heat Above and Age of Man!!
Talk on the Street
There's even Donovan vibes in here. An incredible weave of only the finest influences to create a tapestry of their own. Beyond sensational. Definitely hope for the future, folks. Given a chance, today's kids have heart, soul, awareness and vision. This is the lighthouse in the night.
I also GET goose pumps EVERY time I hear any of their songs...I mean damn, my Autonomic Meridian Response System was in overrrrr drive!
Broken Bells is one the best songs I have heard in a long long time. I have listened to it over and over. So much talent. And as far as all the naysayers talking about the references to LZ, try listening to today's hip hop, and it all sounds the same. Every artist is influenced by the greats, but how they take that and make it their own, is the true artistry!
Hi Campbell! I agree with you. Some people have said things to me for comparing them to classic rock influences, but aren't we all influenced by someone or something inspiring?
@@Yeedeed exactly, and there have been so many new artists its kind of hard to create something new and unique and this good, even then you can still see “influences”
YES!! 💯
I totally love this song and feel everything you feel...it is a song of hope🙏✨ brings me to tears every time
I love the guitar solo so much
But the whole song is amazing ofc :)
Great reaction. I think “still we play the game” means we still play a part in society despite the brokenness
My thoughts exactly 👍
Don’t mean to spam the comments lol. But Bassist (Sam Kiszka) said of the song
“Broken Bells’ is what the fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our intention is to remove the obligation of generational synthetic expectations; break down these walls and not build new ones,”
Hey brother, thank you for dropping in! Thank you for letting me know what they had to say about the song. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that they mean exactly...
You need to watch their interviews. They are most intelligent young men you will ever hear. They talk about the new album. And their thinking when they were recording. I am obsessed with them and I am 61 years old!
also the broken bell that still rings, is Liberty
Take THAT cardi-b AND ... NO TATTOOS!
@@Yeedeed I like your idea of what the song is about. GVF says it means whatever you think it means
His voice brings inner feelings of peace and serenity.
The Weight Of Dreams aka Black Flag Exposition will be their masterpiece!
You gotta react to Heat Above by Greta Van Fleet it’s fantastic
Truly a Rock Masterpiece and my favorite.
You're the only person that made the Heart connection like I did the first time I heard them playing black smoke rising
Thank you for doing it I need to see more of this song
This song is so well crafted
I liked Highway Tune and countless others, but for different reasons. This new album is definitely a more mature version, more complex and deeper. I think they are reaching for greatness with this album. It's awesome and the more I listen to it, the more I find that I like. Give their other stuff a chance. It will make you appreciate them more as musicians and see where they've come from.
Looks like Nathan from Misfits
Sounds like Geddy Lee from Rush
Resembles the song Let it Be (Beatles) at 9:30 and Soothsayer (Buckethead) at 10:50
Absolutely love GVF such a well-needed change back to quality music, so talented!
I can see the faces through the broken glass
No longer pass
Looking at the sky, I see the city lights
But no star fights
I never want to fall asleep
Within our dreams the weight we saw, we reap
Though I believe the sun still shines
And I believe there comes a time
When out of silence we will sing
And even broken bells will ring
Not all the answers are the same
Yet we still play thе game
Sweeping off the pavemеnt with a parlor broom
Going nowhere soon
Between the cracks of sidewalk, there's a flower grown
Beyond the stone
I never want to fall asleep
Within our dreams the weight we saw, we reap
Though I believe the sun still shines
And I believe there comes a time
When out of silence we will sing
And even broken bells will ring
Not all the answers are the same
Yet we still play the game
Yet we still play the game
When out of silence we will sing
And even broken bells will ring
Not all the answers are the same
Yet we still play the game
Beautiful. I cried the first time I heard it. Its so pure.
Blown away by the richness of their sound in toto.
Greta Van Fleet... Heat Above ... Absolutely the most amazing song for the Chill Factor‼️‼️
Great reaction, I think this song is beautiful too! I also get quite an Eagles vibe when it changes in the second half.
Overwhelmingly beautiful
Your interpretation of the lyrics is beautiful.
You nailed the meaning! ❤
You NEED to watch the candle light session of this song it’s even better
Toronto august 19th 2022, we got Broken Bells live!
They have EVOLVED ! This Album is something I will listen to for many days ahead. How about listening to 'Light my Love' it's incredible, too.
Great reaction. "Holy crap!" Indeed. New sub.
Aren't we SUPPOSED to learn from one another?? It is a compliment if you ask me that they "sound" like Led Zepplin-(YAY!) We ALL sound like ones before us or pick up the BEST of ones we LOVE! Keep it comin' !! We ADORE you GVF ...this song means SO much!!!
Even live his vocals are tremendous!
Great reaction 👍 a little something a lot of people don't seem to know is these guys didn't pop up overnight yes their young but the road worn and battle-tested at 14 and 16 when their friends were out doing teenage stuff these guys were playing biker bars and Runnin the Detroit circuit with their parents at their sides they definitely put in a lot of time to their craft they are incredible musicians and Josh is an amazing lyricist I've had the pleasure to watch these guys grow since 2017 early stuff is out there on RUclips you can find it if you want to but they have grown exponentially as human beings and musicians. They just put out a live version of this on Candlelight sessions it would be incredible if you could go back and do reaction video to that
They give me hope for the future of music. There's more out there, too. You just have to look and listen.
wow, another incredible work of art from GVF. holy cow only 2 albums, and so much talent...
sorry this is their third album.
The candle light sessions version of this is awsome ❤
This album is phenomenal..I received it today. Broken Bells, and all the cuts on this are mature,rock anthems and rockers.
Best 21st century band, beautiful modern and classic rock mix , and guitar solo is magic and psychedelic and brutal voice.....
GVF are amazing love their music and I'm 71 1/2 years old. I only have one of their CDs but plan on getting more. Even though you did this 2 yrs ago. Their ages were 21 and 25 at the time. 3 are brothers.
One thing I notice compared to earlier GVF videos is that the haters are nowhere to be seen. So they have either given up or they are digging it.
They are SO amazing, you have to go listen to everything!
Here is another example of how glorious GVF are - and that it is worth exploring their lyrical and musical talent rather than people still being hung up on Highway song - for such young guys to have crafted such beautiful lyrics and grown so much musically I can't help but feel so proud of them - even though I don't know them - in a way I think I do. BLISS. That they create music of soul and substance and that Josh has a vocal gift may in some ways be reminiscent of someone because people say all things on social media - it is all down to them - and they are just wonderful.They are Greta Van Fleet and they are talented and live for music. That can never be a bad thing.
Awesome my dude! I might recommend “Watching Over” from album 2. My interpretation is it’s about global warming and climate change and such a dope dope song!
Agree! Watching Over is amazing.
Couldn't agree more. When they play this live, the stage lights are red, warning lights.
Art!...exactly!
man your grin at 2:11 is exactly my same reaction
Great video! Subbed!
Great interpretation..I'm right there with you on that
They also like John Denver!! Woot!!! ❤️
Highway Tune, they’ve said, was the very first song they wrote as a band when they were 13-15 years old (released when they were 18-20). Of course the lyrics aren’t great they’ve really grown with their lyrics and musical talents. But even if you think about it 13 and 15 year old boys wrote that and it became their biggest hit to date. That’s pretty impressive. Love to see them grow too.
@Yeedeed I've been following these guys for 4 years and they N E V E R disappoint! The live performances are unbelievable! You think these songs are great recorded... well you will have to see some live performances on youtube. They know how to take a song and expand it with flourish. By the way... that first double EP won a Grammy for best rock album and it was all teen age years of writing with the exception of the covers... which you would not know they were covers. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
@Rebecca Thomason well said. I’m a huge fan of this band for many years now. I feel like a proud aunt! Peace love unity 🌼Hope you got tickets to their 2021 shows
@@karirose8076 I do!! Nashville, Chicago & LA!!!
Rebecca Thomason Oh my goodness have an excellent journey! Safe travels. I’m so envious. I saw them in Nashville loved it loved the town. Peace love unity🌼
@@karirose8076 Thanks! I'm sure I will. Nashville is easy...I live here. Plus, I've wanted to travel to a few shows for a while and this was a great opportunity. Of Course I have tixs for 5 shows in three cities. Hit me up next trip to Nashvegas!
AYE I was hearing Anne Wilson and Heart as well
Okay some random thoughts here. First I bet if you Listen to highway song again you will like it more the second time. I also believe that this should be a cause for you to do a deep dive on this group. Rock is not dead and these fellows are doing their damnest to revive it. This is fresh classic rock.
Hi Bob, thanks for the comment. This video was recorded a few years ago, and since then, I have reacted to every single GVF song. There should be a playlist in the video's description if you care to check them out :)
@@Yeedeed IKR. BEST NEW ROCK BAND IN 4 DECADES
You should definitely check out the Candlelight Sessions of this song performed live on Greta Van Fleet's RUclips page....it's even better than the studio version.
There is a level of musical maturity in these gentlemen that screams "previous lives musicians" at 21-23 the maturity and confidence is very hard to believe. We are not talking talent like, Nirvana, or Foo Fighter.. we go beyond THAT.. They can have fun but this somng grabs you from the first note and chokes you. Something that I have not seen anyone mentions is the singers style of twisting his neck to bend a note .. WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? On a live performance he turns his head 15 degrees and the pitch changes twice then up and down and it changes twice more. He is a man possessed. There was a castrato singer FARINELLI (italian) who is said to have that talent , of course there are no recordings (1700s) but the records indicate he also change pitch by turning and changing neck position. Anyone knows anything about this?
And any rate young people you have a gift here. Cherish them, be good to them make them feel loved.
I had the same reaction the first time i heard this, i was just looking through new releases on spotify and it popped up. Honestly amazing song, im shitty at picking favorites but this would be very close if not the top
Rock gods they are!
You really have to " listen" to each one of their songs from all their previous albums. Especially, read the lyrics to understand the meaning. Another thing I did was watched almost every interview they've done and with that I just immediately loved them for who they are as individuals. They are extremely talented, & knowledgeable.
Without getting too deep; I interpret the song " Broken Bells" in regards to sadness, distruction, epidemic losses, unimployment increase , and all that occured in 2020 ........but with healing, hope, strength and time we
Will overcome brokenness and the flower growing in the cracks of pavement will survive. 🌹