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That's strange. I've been trying to get onto Telegram b/c you asked to text you on Telegram. I'm so hopeless with all this stuff. Oh well. I'll keep watching your reactions anyway.
When people say they don’t like “jam bands” I’m baffled! It’s basically saying you don’t like music. The instrumentation is at such a high level, how can’t anyone enjoy a group at the highest level delivering you something so beautiful?
I used to work in a major concert venue... seen thousands of shows. Dave Matthews easily is in the Top 10 for best shows... they bring it EVERY SINGLE TIME and each show is unique. Go to a concert before they retire... it's worth every penny. Glad you re-found them... great reaction! PS... more Dave!!
There is a live performance of this song with the band 'The Flecktones' where they both perform together, and they do this song together live. It goes 30+ minutes with all the solos and riffs for just this song. And its fantastic. It looks like all members of both bands had their own solo riff. They are very charitable in their home community in Charlotte.
Bro have you ever been to a f****** concert a Dave Matthews concert because you have no idea what you're missing and your critiquing s*** that you've never experienced how the f*** old are are you
Lot of people dislike DMB because they were told to. Plus their initial break was with a pretty heavy Fraternity crowd which comes with some "stuff" but anyone to actually give them a chance isn't disappointed.
Yea idk lol. A good freind of mine is a big fan and has had me listen to a lot of their songs. It just isn't for me. I think Crash is up there with the absolute worst popular songs ever.
Their popularity has been interesting to me. From my experience, they started out only being known and liked by hipsters who felt they were the only people smart enough and cool enough to appreciate them. Then they had their breakout hit with Ants Marching, and that crowd was now too cool to like them anymore because everyone else does. Then, years later, when the band wasn't the same phenomenon that it used to be, it became "cool" to hate them (ie, Lucifer). Musically, they were complex and with a unique and engaging sound and meaningful, thought-provoking lyrics. The coolest thing about the racial dynamic of the group is that there was no racial dynamic. If there was, it was never something I saw them trying to focus on. It wasn't what was important. What was important was the music and the performance.
I am so glad you're digging deeper into this band. As a deep music lover I have never, EVER understood the hate this amazingly talented group gets or why they have somehow been branded "frat boy music." The band is INSANELY talented and their live concerts are among the best I have been to in my decades of concert going.
Two step …the Live in Central Park , is maybe one of the greatest live recordings I’ve ever heard!!! Amazing band and incredible vocals….plus 100,000 people in the park. Thank You for sharing this terrific band on your channel🤙
Anyone who calls DMB the worst band in the world etc. I have 2 words for you CARTER BUEFORD.... easily one of the most technically proficient and tasteful drummers/percussionist alive.
Any live concert is fantastic. The band in the 90s was the gold standard in my mind, however, they are still my favorite band. Their jam sessions are unbelievable. RIP LeRoi. He is so missed. My favorites that I think are worth a listen are, Bartender, All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan did this originally, I believe), Grey Street, and A Song That Jane Likes.
I've seen DMB over 50 times live...no 2 sets the same...they invoke so much emotion...simple pleasures of sound. ...as a musician they create a kaleidoscopic sound...no better than experiencing them at the Gorge along the Columbia river...6 times seeing them there...a highlight of our summer. I see death everyday as a healthcare professional....DMB helps keep me sane ....life is a gift...dont be obtuse...embrace your reality....live...rejoice in good sound.. if u haven't seen DMB...then you're missing out...Gorge 2024 will be lit. Just close your eyes and listen......your welcome !
My reaction to you watching my favorite band, and get it…. Filled me with joy! I sure hope in the months since hearing this track from 1999, #41; that you have taken in a summer show or joined us on the couch tour. While the band has evolved, and the sound quite a bit different in some spaces, it is just as powerful and transformative. 1999 the band was pretty flawless. It’s taken some time to iron out the wrinkles, but it feels super good right now. I urge you to take in a show. Also, listen to some Dave and Tim live. Timmy Reynolds is amazing and the two of them live on stage… just wow. Two men, two guitars and the music that comes out of them is not lacking for anything. It’s so full and rich. Love seeing someone enjoy the music…. The haters just don’t get it. ♥️
Saw these guys (for the 2nd time) a couple of months ago in England. They played quite a few of my least favourite songs of theirs and they were still brilliant! :) Carter Beauford is probably my favourite drummer - always ridiculously tight and ridiculously creative.
Top 3 is so tough because they have so many great ones. Here’s a few that come to mind: Rapunzel, Dancing Nancies, and Don’t Drink the Water. Live versions are always amazing.
Now imagine being there, surrounded by thousands of people all vibing to the pure joy of the music. Its magical. There's so much to love about this band. Seeing b them live will take it the next level where you really get it. I recommend going to the gorge. You can come with us lol. Its so fun to introduce people to this band. I introduced my son back in 2018 and now my grandson goes with us.
My absolute favorite Dave Matthews Band song ever!! Always have this song played everywhere!! Glad you liked it too!! RIP LeRoi Moore best saxophonist ever!! Boyd Tinsley, Carter Beaufort and awesome, and Stefan’s Lessard and of course Dave!! Great stuff! The studio is even better!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the rare bands that’s always better live. Their mainstream music, the music you would hear on the radio, is generally not their best. Their best was what wasn’t mainstream probably with the exception of Crush.
100% agree. Always good to see folks like POLO have their eyes opened to what real music and musicianship is. Counter to what they were raised on. Polo has really evolved. Love it.
I found DMB when I was 12, now 42 and still my favorite band. Seeing them live is some of the best times I’ve ever had. Please enjoy more, you won’t be disappointed. #41 is my personalized license plate, obviously for good reason 🥰
I’m a huge DMB fan and 41 is easily my favourite song, especially when played live. It shows their depth a a band that is so incredibly talented. So happy you chose this.
SO excited to see you react to DMB. I’ve been a fan for 25+ years and seen them live over 40 times. There is nothing that compares to the energy of the whole band, clicking on all cylinders, and witnessing their amazing musicianship. My favorite song is Two Step (Central Park version), but you should also watch some performances with the current lineup (new sax player, new keyboard player, and the addition of a killer trumpet player). Highly recommend Warehouse, Don’t Drink the Water, or Grey Street!
DMB will always be the best. You can’t ask for a tighter group of musicians. The drummer is so smooth, chews bubble gum and blows bubbles while he plays. I will always love these guys. Play more Dave Mathew’s Band! Please! Now you’re hooked! Love ya Polo!☮️💟
I’m so happy you discovered DMB! I’ll have to do a reco for you. Gotta hear Dancing Nancies, Jimi Thing or Too Much (preferably live from Central Park in NYC). In terms of powerful dynamics, monster drumming, and amazing lyrics, I’m not surprised you came around to this band. 😊
12:29 - You’re absolutely correct. The 90’s were an amazing time for everything. Music, movies, coffee houses & small, intimate performances of spoken word, literature, and everyone was way cooler with people’s differences too. It was perfect.
Great track. It’s more complex than many, and the DMB does some complex stuff. I think your taste in music has simply become deeper and more appreciative of musicality over time. We either grow or we stagnate. And as for disparaging remarks by some, we love and appreciate what we love and appreciate. If folks can’t accept that there are as many personal opinions and musical tastes as there are genres, they just need to move on. Thank you!🙏❤️🙏
Agreed. I know Polo loves Tool. I had friends who were fans, back in the 90s, but I never heard anything that caught my attention or interested me. Rather than jump on his reaction videos for Tool and complain about them, I just skip the video and keep an eye out for something that lines up better with my own tastes. Not sure why people feel the need to comment on a video they probably didn't watch and complain (to put it politely) about how they don't like it. You don't have to like it. You also don't have to tell everyone you don't like it. Nobody cares. :/
I absolutely love this band and have since I was a kid! There are so many beautiful songs but my suggestions for you would be Tripping Billies, The Stone, and You Never Know!
I've loved DMB er since I was a 16-year-old black boy. Now I'm 43, and I'm still a fan. Saw them June 24 in Dallas, Texas ❤🎉 Everyone was smoking weed n chillin
I love DMB for the reasons you point out in this vid. A band that can groove like this live is always worth checking out. Speaking of which I highly reccomend Two Step (from The Central Park Concert). Its on youtube, but its a loong song because of all the riffing sections. Still worth it IMO :)
Knew you would like this band and you will be hearing alot more great songs of theres we are lucky to have so many different types bands thats are so great music is good for the head and soul
Listener supported is an incredible live performance by this band. One of those nights where it all clicks . RIP Le Roi Moore , not the same band after his passing.
Recognizing genius is suggestive I guess. I know it took me a few years, but I remember the first time I heard Dave sing a Willie Nelson song called “Funny how time slips AWAY”, it’s like a door opened and now I can’t get enough! You should hear that by the by. So great to watch you re-discover DMB ❤
DMB concerts are ALWAYS a really great time. Everyone's in a great mood and getting along, dancing and singing. Totally chill and happy time. You should try one sometime.
Enjoy watching you discover or in the case of DMB rediscover such talented musicians. Suggest you listen to Crush, Crash into Me and Lie in our Graves.
The genius of this song is its pure stream of consciousness lyrics. There is no hook. There is no chorus. There is no repeat of any line. Yet, you are drawn into the lyrics. Then you add the genius of this band, giving you time to ponder the lyrics you just heard with their insane musical talent. Its perfection. This song is my soul.
LIVE AT RED ROCKS is an album you definitely have to listen to, even on your own. I think it’s one of the greatest live albums ever. I love 90s and early 2000 DMB. As they evolved I didn’t like it as much. But I’ll never have anything bad to say about DMB. The studio albums Under the Table, Crash, and Before these Crowded Streets were just so damn good. With some really good live ones in that era also. Dave and Tim at Luther College is a must also. It may blow your mind!!
Agreed. Those three studio albums were their pinnacle. I'm not sure about Red Rocks... I need to give it a listen. Listener Supported is one of the best live albums I've listened to, and I own it on both CD and DVD. Recommendations: Long Black Veil (from Listener Supported) - listen to Johnny Cash sing it first in order to get an idea of how many good artists sing the song. DMB's version actually captures the feeling behind the story being told, and the other, happier sounding versions I have heard make no sense to me. DMB's version had become the benchmark for me. Grey Street - a later track, but it always stood out to me Crash Into Me - not even going to try... I like a lot of what they do, but that is the song you need to do next.
@cassianfalkener3706 after first watching Listener Supported years ago, I became obsessed with Long Black Veil. Hadn't hears it before and just loved it. The emotion that Dave conveys in that performance is just amazing, always gets me.
This is from the live album Listener Supported. I HIGHLY suggest you find the full concert of videos(they're on RUclips) and check it out. It is so good from start to finish. Additionally, Live at Folsom Field and Live in Central Park are also phenomenal and on RUclips. Oh, and definitely check out Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live at Radio City Music Hall. A very unique live performance.
DMB live is an experience everyone should have at least once. I’ve been a huge fan for decades. Dave is brilliant, he has a great jam band who will blow your mind. What a rabbit hole! Keep going!
In my top 5 fave DMB songs ever! & I don’t care to get made fun of for my love of their music. I was in high school in the late 90s/early 2000s & I played them loud & proud & still do. Raw talent ❤❤❤
This is my fav DMB song of all time and I'm glad you enjoyed it!! A couple others to check by DMB are "The Stone" and "Stolen Away on 55th and 3rd", especially live tracks. Enjoy 😊
Carter Beauford is one of the greatest drummers thats lived. The whole ensemble are amazing and each musician brings a really strong voice to each composition. I urge you to listen to the studio version of this track as it is so clean and perfect, and you can really hear how wonderfully complex it is. Top 3 for me would be Two Step The Stone Crash Into Me
You’re one of very few people who have reacted to a DMB song and you picked a perfect launching point. Tough to narrow it down to a top 3 but here’s the 3 that come to mind for me: Warehouse, Crush, and Grey Street.
I lined up two out of three with you on the songs I recommended. Warehouse was an honorable mention, but I had to go with Long Black Veil. There are very few exceptions to my rule that you should listen to the studio version first, so that you can better appreciate the live version. DMB has some notable exceptions, and Warehouse is one of them. Didn't hate the studio version, but never got into it. The live version is where I finally heard enough of the lyrics to put together some meaning and discover the depth of the meaning of that song. And if the song is on Listener Supported, and you want a live version, that's the one I recommend.
I recommend checking out either Watchtower (cover live) or you might die trying live. Both are awesome songs and their version is pretty underrated/under viewed.
I think you’ve seen the power of the fan base behind this band. They’re still playing and crushing it! THANK YOU for taking the time to react to this. This band saved my life
Thank you for your reaction, @poloreacts27. "#41" is my favorite song, and it reminds me of the power of music. Many people focus on "Bartender," but it doesn't capture the band's true greatness. I’ve had the amazing experience of seeing them live at The Gorge every Labor Day weekend. After ten incredible performances, I can confidently say that each show brings a different and unforgettable energy.
Describe DMB like this Once you pull the chord to bring the bucket from the well - it’s some of the purest water you will ever drink And the well is never dry Top 3 is impossible for someone who say the light (felt the light) but these are great live sounds 1. Don’t the drink the water (live from piedmont park 2. Warehouse (listener supported) 3.bartender (live from Folsom field ) 4. Two step from lister supported Should be #1 These are powerful sounds Softer DMB is insane as well 1 I’ll back you up 2 lover lay down 3 say goodbye
Crush, Bartender (Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Radio City Music Hall), Seek Up (Live at the Red Rocks), All Along the Watchtower (Live in Central Park)
If you can find it, Dave Matthews and the lead singer from, I think, Phish did a cover of Gin & Juice. First time I heard it, I had to do a reality check on myself! My brain just couldn't comprehend that I was indeed hearing that...😂😂😂
Very glad more dave matthews band is coming on this channel keep up the great content. Top 3 1- Two Steps (Central Park Version) 2- All Along the Watchtower Cover (Central Park) 3- Crush (Central Park) The Central Park concert made my childhood, to this day is the only dvd concert I have of any band because it’s just that good to watch it all every so often
I guess I need to pick up the Central Park DVD, but you need to pick up Listener Supported. I wouldn't try to compare them. Think of them as complementary to one another, rather than competitive.
I JUST LOVE THIS BAND! SO DIFFERENT THAN ANY ONE ELSE AND I THINK HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE SO POWERFUL! I AM REALLY HAPPY TO SEE YOU EXPLORING THIS BAND!💘💘💘💘💘
Great reaction!! One of the greatest bands ever!!! It took me years to become a fan of this band & once it clicked I realized how insanely talented they were.
I love this and your appreciation of my favorite DMB song. You are seeing how they are all masters of their craft. May LeRoi Moore (sax player) RIP. He's been gone years now, but he was truly one of the most talented sax players on earth. This band knows how to ebb and flow and take you on a remarkable journey every, single time. My favorite band!
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thank you
Thank you, Polo!
This is from my high school days. It’s nice to reminisce but…DMB still sucks.
That's strange. I've been trying to get onto Telegram b/c you asked to text you on Telegram. I'm so hopeless with all this stuff. Oh well. I'll keep watching your reactions anyway.
RIP LeRoi Moore, one of the best Sax players around!
Warehouse, the stone, two step
One of us! One of us!
#41 is musically complex. IMO one of their best live songs out of many
When people say they don’t like “jam bands” I’m baffled! It’s basically saying you don’t like music. The instrumentation is at such a high level, how can’t anyone enjoy a group at the highest level delivering you something so beautiful?
Perfectly said.
I used to work in a major concert venue... seen thousands of shows. Dave Matthews easily is in the Top 10 for best shows... they bring it EVERY SINGLE TIME and each show is unique. Go to a concert before they retire... it's worth every penny. Glad you re-found them... great reaction!
PS... more Dave!!
Yes! Brings it every single time and after 30 years his voice is still on point. ❤
There is a live performance of this song with the band 'The Flecktones' where they both perform together, and they do this song together live. It goes 30+ minutes with all the solos and riffs for just this song. And its fantastic. It looks like all members of both bands had their own solo riff.
They are very charitable in their home community in Charlotte.
One of the best drummers on the planet. 💯
DMB would not been near as big without Carter's dynamic drumming. It's the entire foundation of the band.
i went to like this but it had 41 likes
A live Dave Matthew’s show is some of the most uplifting energy around. People happy dancing, passing the B’s and just vibing together. 🙂
This is so true, such beautiful shows!
Amen! Shout out to the Gorge crew!
Bro have you ever been to a f****** concert a Dave Matthews concert because you have no idea what you're missing and your critiquing s*** that you've never experienced how the f*** old are are you
@@marytriolo3869 every labor day weekend!
Watched 2. Still missing oine more.
You really have to see Dave Matthews live makes a huge difference. amazing!,
When you said this band is incredible, all of us fans nodded our heads and said "Mm-hmm, exactly."
DMB my favorite band. Pig, Spoon, Dreaming Tree, Crash, Crush, Warehouse, Seven, Time bomb, So dam lucky, Stay or leave, An another thing
Dreaming tree is so amazing
One of the greatest drummers ever!
I’ve been listening to them for over 30yrs. I’ve been listening to them for over half of my life now. They are a part of me now
Lot of people dislike DMB because they were told to. Plus their initial break was with a pretty heavy Fraternity crowd which comes with some "stuff" but anyone to actually give them a chance isn't disappointed.
Very much like the Dude told people to hate the Eagles.
Exactly
Yea idk lol. A good freind of mine is a big fan and has had me listen to a lot of their songs. It just isn't for me. I think Crash is up there with the absolute worst popular songs ever.
This music sounds like it belongs in an elevator. I've never been a fan of this guy's music. He's better than Phish though.
Their popularity has been interesting to me. From my experience, they started out only being known and liked by hipsters who felt they were the only people smart enough and cool enough to appreciate them. Then they had their breakout hit with Ants Marching, and that crowd was now too cool to like them anymore because everyone else does. Then, years later, when the band wasn't the same phenomenon that it used to be, it became "cool" to hate them (ie, Lucifer). Musically, they were complex and with a unique and engaging sound and meaningful, thought-provoking lyrics. The coolest thing about the racial dynamic of the group is that there was no racial dynamic. If there was, it was never something I saw them trying to focus on. It wasn't what was important. What was important was the music and the performance.
I’ve always preferred The heavier genres but saw them live and turned out to be one of the best concerts ever
Same.
Because it's the best song ever written
To really appreciate DMB you need to listen to and see them live.
I’m so happy you decided to start the journey!!!!
All songs from Central Park concert;
Jimi thing
Too much
Two step
All along the watchtower
Love this song. Next song on the album was my fave.. “ say goodbye” and it flowed so perfect from this song to that one.
I am so glad you're digging deeper into this band. As a deep music lover I have never, EVER understood the hate this amazingly talented group gets or why they have somehow been branded "frat boy music." The band is INSANELY talented and their live concerts are among the best I have been to in my decades of concert going.
Two step …the Live in Central Park , is maybe one of the greatest live recordings I’ve ever heard!!! Amazing band and incredible vocals….plus 100,000 people in the park. Thank You for sharing this terrific band on your channel🤙
Agree 💯
Abso-freakin-lutely. Two Step is my favorite song of all time by any artist and the Central Park veraion is mind-blowing.
It is amazing! I'm so glad I was there for it.
Absolutely one of the best live recordings! Super cool that it was a FREE concert, too!
I seriously cannot get tired of watching that.
Anyone who calls DMB the worst band in the world etc. I have 2 words for you CARTER BUEFORD.... easily one of the most technically proficient and tasteful drummers/percussionist alive.
This song made me love DMB when this song popped, my list
1. #41
2. Funny the way it is
3. Crush
The Stone, Warehouse, and Two Step are a pretty strong next 3 to check out. Love the reactions dude, keep em rolling!
Any live concert is fantastic. The band in the 90s was the gold standard in my mind, however, they are still my favorite band. Their jam sessions are unbelievable. RIP LeRoi. He is so missed. My favorites that I think are worth a listen are, Bartender, All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan did this originally, I believe), Grey Street, and A Song That Jane Likes.
Love that you note The Song That Jane Likes! Always my favorite. An uplifting lilt for the world.
One of the best bands to see live. Their studio albums don't do them justice.
I've seen DMB over 50 times live...no 2 sets the same...they invoke so much emotion...simple pleasures of sound. ...as a musician they create a kaleidoscopic sound...no better than experiencing them at the Gorge along the Columbia river...6 times seeing them there...a highlight of our summer. I see death everyday as a healthcare professional....DMB helps keep me sane ....life is a gift...dont be obtuse...embrace your reality....live...rejoice in good sound.. if u haven't seen DMB...then you're missing out...Gorge 2024 will be lit. Just close your eyes and listen......your welcome !
Huge DMB fan since 1997. Live music is an experience.
I’m an unapologetic DMB fan! Know almost every song and have seen them 30 times live! Appreciate your appreciation of Dave! 💙🙏🏻
RIP Roi. Thank You. LoVE
I think the same song can hit us different at different points of our lives
My reaction to you watching my favorite band, and get it…. Filled me with joy! I sure hope in the months since hearing this track from 1999, #41; that you have taken in a summer show or joined us on the couch tour. While the band has evolved, and the sound quite a bit different in some spaces, it is just as powerful and transformative. 1999 the band was pretty flawless. It’s taken some time to iron out the wrinkles, but it feels super good right now. I urge you to take in a show. Also, listen to some Dave and Tim live. Timmy Reynolds is amazing and the two of them live on stage… just wow. Two men, two guitars and the music that comes out of them is not lacking for anything. It’s so full and rich.
Love seeing someone enjoy the music…. The haters just don’t get it. ♥️
Two Step live - Central Park,
Ants Marching live - Piedmont Park,
So Much to Say live - Piedmont Park
There's two DMB. Album and live. I like both, but I love live.
Huge difference.
LeRoi really spoke to us through his sax and we loved him. So much soul. So glad we still get to enjoy his gift forever. RIP
Yes he did. He was such an amazing talent and provoked such a unique sound. May he RIP.
Two step, grey street, crush ,dont drink the water, grace is gone, dreaming tree, bartender all lovely
Saw these guys (for the 2nd time) a couple of months ago in England. They played quite a few of my least favourite songs of theirs and they were still brilliant! :) Carter Beauford is probably my favourite drummer - always ridiculously tight and ridiculously creative.
Top 3 is so tough because they have so many great ones. Here’s a few that come to mind: Rapunzel, Dancing Nancies, and Don’t Drink the Water. Live versions are always amazing.
Now imagine being there, surrounded by thousands of people all vibing to the pure joy of the music. Its magical. There's so much to love about this band. Seeing b them live will take it the next level where you really get it. I recommend going to the gorge. You can come with us lol. Its so fun to introduce people to this band. I introduced my son back in 2018 and now my grandson goes with us.
Dave is native to South Africa. Check out Dave Matthews live in Central Park song Dancing Nancies. I’d love to hear your reaction.
My absolute favorite Dave Matthews Band song ever!! Always have this song played everywhere!! Glad you liked it too!! RIP LeRoi Moore best saxophonist ever!! Boyd Tinsley, Carter Beaufort and awesome, and Stefan’s Lessard and of course Dave!! Great stuff! The studio is even better!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the rare bands that’s always better live.
Their mainstream music, the music you would hear on the radio, is generally not their best. Their best was what wasn’t mainstream probably with the exception of Crush.
YES!!! DMB is phenomenal! Carter Beauford is a MONSTER on the drums!
Music and food are the universal uniters and the world would do well to lean into those as a way to communicate and relate to one another.
Dave may be the face and the star but they truly are a “Band” of some of the most amazing musicians.
I pretty much agree, but have you ever been to a solo Dave show? Mezmerizing. And funny cuz he usually tells stories ;-)
Bro I love how you're open to new music. This is the reason I keep coming back. Do your thing Polo. Straight love bro.
100% agree. Always good to see folks like POLO have their eyes opened to what real music and musicianship is. Counter to what they were raised on. Polo has really evolved. Love it.
I found DMB when I was 12, now 42 and still my favorite band. Seeing them live is some of the best times I’ve ever had. Please enjoy more, you won’t be disappointed.
#41 is my personalized license plate, obviously for good reason 🥰
I’m a huge DMB fan and 41 is easily my favourite song, especially when played live. It shows their depth a a band that is so incredibly talented. So happy you chose this.
Also listen to "the stone" "don't drink the water" "warehouse"...
AND check out The Stone. Wow on the fiddle and guitar and everything. ❤❤
SO excited to see you react to DMB. I’ve been a fan for 25+ years and seen them live over 40 times. There is nothing that compares to the energy of the whole band, clicking on all cylinders, and witnessing their amazing musicianship. My favorite song is Two Step (Central Park version), but you should also watch some performances with the current lineup (new sax player, new keyboard player, and the addition of a killer trumpet player). Highly recommend Warehouse, Don’t Drink the Water, or Grey Street!
DMB will always be the best. You can’t ask for a tighter group of musicians. The drummer is so smooth, chews bubble gum and blows bubbles while he plays. I will always love these guys. Play more Dave Mathew’s Band! Please! Now you’re hooked! Love ya Polo!☮️💟
He(the drummer) is always smiling!!! Love him!
Blows bubbles ? Really ?? Sheesh !!
Carter Beauford for me is a top 5 drummer of all time
DMB is a great live band. Studio albums are outstanding. Great musicianship.
I’m so happy you discovered DMB! I’ll have to do a reco for you. Gotta hear Dancing Nancies, Jimi Thing or Too Much (preferably live from Central Park in NYC). In terms of powerful dynamics, monster drumming, and amazing lyrics, I’m not surprised you came around to this band. 😊
12:29 - You’re absolutely correct. The 90’s were an amazing time for everything. Music, movies, coffee houses & small, intimate performances of spoken word, literature, and everyone was way cooler with people’s differences too. It was perfect.
Great track. It’s more complex than many, and the DMB does some complex stuff. I think your taste in music has simply become deeper and more appreciative of musicality over time. We either grow or we stagnate.
And as for disparaging remarks by some, we love and appreciate what we love and appreciate. If folks can’t accept that there are as many personal opinions and musical tastes as there are genres, they just need to move on. Thank you!🙏❤️🙏
TOTALLY AGREE!!
Agreed. I know Polo loves Tool. I had friends who were fans, back in the 90s, but I never heard anything that caught my attention or interested me. Rather than jump on his reaction videos for Tool and complain about them, I just skip the video and keep an eye out for something that lines up better with my own tastes. Not sure why people feel the need to comment on a video they probably didn't watch and complain (to put it politely) about how they don't like it. You don't have to like it. You also don't have to tell everyone you don't like it. Nobody cares. :/
I absolutely love this band and have since I was a kid! There are so many beautiful songs but my suggestions for you would be Tripping Billies, The Stone, and You Never Know!
Those who know, love it 😊
Yes. More Dave Matthews.
I've loved DMB er since I was a 16-year-old black boy. Now I'm 43, and I'm still a fan. Saw them June 24 in Dallas, Texas ❤🎉 Everyone was smoking weed n chillin
I relate to this! Lol! Been listening as a black girl 7:23 since I was 15! Now i’m over 40 too!!🔥🔥🔥
I love DMB for the reasons you point out in this vid. A band that can groove like this live is always worth checking out. Speaking of which I highly reccomend Two Step (from The Central Park Concert). Its on youtube, but its a loong song because of all the riffing sections. Still worth it IMO :)
DAMN!!! That’s just amazing!!!
top 3 (live versions):
1. #41
2. lie in our graves
3. dreaming tree (or crush)
Thank you for rising above the hate. Seriously talented musicians . Period.
Knew you would like this band and you will be hearing alot more great songs of theres we are lucky to have so many different types bands thats are so great music is good for the head and soul
Listener supported is an incredible live performance by this band. One of those nights where it all clicks . RIP Le Roi Moore , not the same band after his passing.
The album that hooked me on DMB!
@@MsSweetNNaughty Its magic all the way through too!
Recognizing genius is suggestive I guess. I know it took me a few years,
but I remember the first time I heard Dave sing a Willie Nelson song
called “Funny how time slips AWAY”, it’s like a door opened and now I
can’t get enough! You should hear that by the by. So great to watch you
re-discover DMB ❤
DMB concerts are ALWAYS a really great time. Everyone's in a great mood and getting along, dancing and singing. Totally chill and happy time. You should try one sometime.
Enjoy watching you discover or in the case of DMB rediscover such talented musicians. Suggest you listen to Crush, Crash into Me and Lie in our Graves.
The genius of this song is its pure stream of consciousness lyrics. There is no hook. There is no chorus. There is no repeat of any line. Yet, you are drawn into the lyrics. Then you add the genius of this band, giving you time to ponder the lyrics you just heard with their insane musical talent. Its perfection. This song is my soul.
This is my favorite dmb song and I’ve heard it a million times and I never even realized that about no hook. Cool!
Well damn! Crazy I never thought about it till now but by golly you’re correct
LIVE AT RED ROCKS is an album you definitely have to listen to, even on your own. I think it’s one of the greatest live albums ever. I love 90s and early 2000 DMB. As they evolved I didn’t like it as much. But I’ll never have anything bad to say about DMB. The studio albums Under the Table, Crash, and Before these Crowded Streets were just so damn good. With some really good live ones in that era also. Dave and Tim at Luther College is a must also. It may blow your mind!!
All true statements 👍
Agreed. Those three studio albums were their pinnacle. I'm not sure about Red Rocks... I need to give it a listen. Listener Supported is one of the best live albums I've listened to, and I own it on both CD and DVD.
Recommendations:
Long Black Veil (from Listener Supported) - listen to Johnny Cash sing it first in order to get an idea of how many good artists sing the song. DMB's version actually captures the feeling behind the story being told, and the other, happier sounding versions I have heard make no sense to me. DMB's version had become the benchmark for me.
Grey Street - a later track, but it always stood out to me
Crash Into Me - not even going to try... I like a lot of what they do, but that is the song you need to do next.
@@PebbleBeachSouth Listener Supported is a favorite of mine, especially Warehouse, which is my favorite live version of all time.
@cassianfalkener3706 after first watching Listener Supported years ago, I became obsessed with Long Black Veil. Hadn't hears it before and just loved it. The emotion that Dave conveys in that performance is just amazing, always gets me.
Live at Luther College with Tim and Dave also a great album!
This is from the live album Listener Supported. I HIGHLY suggest you find the full concert of videos(they're on RUclips) and check it out. It is so good from start to finish. Additionally, Live at Folsom Field and Live in Central Park are also phenomenal and on RUclips. Oh, and definitely check out Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live at Radio City Music Hall. A very unique live performance.
DMB live is an experience everyone should have at least once. I’ve been a huge fan for decades. Dave is brilliant, he has a great jam band who will blow your mind. What a rabbit hole! Keep going!
In my top 5 fave DMB songs ever! & I don’t care to get made fun of for my love of their music. I was in high school in the late 90s/early 2000s & I played them loud & proud & still do. Raw talent ❤❤❤
This is my fav DMB song of all time and I'm glad you enjoyed it!! A couple others to check by DMB are "The Stone" and "Stolen Away on 55th and 3rd", especially live tracks. Enjoy 😊
Such an amazing band and song! They are all such high level musicians. Their drummer Carter Beauford is an absolute master!!
Carter's drums are SO BEEFY and syncopated...SO GOOD!!
Carter Beauford is one of the greatest drummers thats lived. The whole ensemble are amazing and each musician brings a really strong voice to each composition. I urge you to listen to the studio version of this track as it is so clean and perfect, and you can really hear how wonderfully complex it is.
Top 3 for me would be
Two Step
The Stone
Crash Into Me
You’re one of very few people who have reacted to a DMB song and you picked a perfect launching point. Tough to narrow it down to a top 3 but here’s the 3 that come to mind for me: Warehouse, Crush, and Grey Street.
My top 3 change weekly 😂
I lined up two out of three with you on the songs I recommended. Warehouse was an honorable mention, but I had to go with Long Black Veil. There are very few exceptions to my rule that you should listen to the studio version first, so that you can better appreciate the live version. DMB has some notable exceptions, and Warehouse is one of them. Didn't hate the studio version, but never got into it. The live version is where I finally heard enough of the lyrics to put together some meaning and discover the depth of the meaning of that song. And if the song is on Listener Supported, and you want a live version, that's the one I recommend.
I recommend checking out either Watchtower (cover live) or you might die trying live. Both are awesome songs and their version is pretty underrated/under viewed.
The best part is the emotion! The look of sadness to pure bliss by the end is why we all love Dave!!
I think you’ve seen the power of the fan base behind this band. They’re still playing and crushing it! THANK YOU for taking the time to react to this. This band saved my life
Top 3.
Lie in our Graves
Drunken soldier
Dancing Nancies
Typical situation
Lying in the hands of God.
That’s right. I can’t pick 3 I love them all!
Thank you for your reaction, @poloreacts27. "#41" is my favorite song, and it reminds me of the power of music. Many people focus on "Bartender," but it doesn't capture the band's true greatness. I’ve had the amazing experience of seeing them live at The Gorge every Labor Day weekend. After ten incredible performances, I can confidently say that each show brings a different and unforgettable energy.
Bartender is great but I think these reaction videos to Bartender was just a fad because one of them was popular. There are so many amazing DMB songs.
Describe DMB like this
Once you pull the chord to bring the bucket from the well - it’s some of the purest water you will ever drink
And the well is never dry
Top 3 is impossible for someone who say the light (felt the light) but these are great live sounds
1. Don’t the drink the water (live from piedmont park
2. Warehouse (listener supported)
3.bartender (live from Folsom field )
4. Two step from lister supported
Should be #1
These are powerful sounds
Softer DMB is insane as well
1 I’ll back you up
2 lover lay down
3 say goodbye
Amazing Band. Love their music. True artists! Love Grave digger too!
These guys are some of the most talented musicians on earth, and the profound wisdom of his lyrics are ancient, and deep to the core of humanity.
Yep. Changed my life for the better
They really are a live band. It feels like their "studio" work has always just been someone deciding to record a show.
very true. I've seen them a couple dozen times live. Great live band. We will be at the kick-off concert for the summer 2024 tour in Tampa!!!
Crush, Bartender (Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Radio City Music Hall), Seek Up (Live at the Red Rocks), All Along the Watchtower (Live in Central Park)
If you can find it, Dave Matthews and the lead singer from, I think, Phish did a cover of Gin & Juice. First time I heard it, I had to do a reality check on myself! My brain just couldn't comprehend that I was indeed hearing that...😂😂😂
My bad, Josh Poppers from Blues Traveler is who Dave covers it with.
Dave and Tim Reynold acoustic is the best guitar work I've ever seen.. Dave is pure soul. GOAT Artist. So glad for this
Dmb is great...this is my fav song and fav version. Glad it hooked you...try Two Step next
Three favorite dave mathew songs
1. Bartender (live version at radio city music hall)
2.. Say Goodbye
3. Proudest Monkey
Say Goodbye from LIVE at Luther College 🔥🔥🔥
Very glad more dave matthews band is coming on this channel keep up the great content. Top 3
1- Two Steps (Central Park Version)
2- All Along the Watchtower Cover (Central Park)
3- Crush (Central Park)
The Central Park concert made my childhood, to this day is the only dvd concert I have of any band because it’s just that good to watch it all every so often
I guess I need to pick up the Central Park DVD, but you need to pick up Listener Supported. I wouldn't try to compare them. Think of them as complementary to one another, rather than competitive.
I JUST LOVE THIS BAND! SO DIFFERENT THAN ANY ONE ELSE AND I THINK HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE SO POWERFUL! I AM REALLY HAPPY TO SEE YOU EXPLORING THIS BAND!💘💘💘💘💘
Great reaction!! One of the greatest bands ever!!! It took me years to become a fan of this band & once it clicked I realized how insanely talented they were.
The song that was playing on the exactly moment that my daughter was born. Priceless…
I love this and your appreciation of my favorite DMB song. You are seeing how they are all masters of their craft. May LeRoi Moore (sax player) RIP. He's been gone years now, but he was truly one of the most talented sax players on earth. This band knows how to ebb and flow and take you on a remarkable journey every, single time. My favorite band!
Another great DMB song to check out is Lie in our Graves. ❤ Love your channel and perspective!
Love Dave Matthews Band! They have so much sound, saw them in concert, truly special.