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I agree a 100% and they are so talented and young, will hopefully give us much more to come✌❤ Have you done a first reaction to their "Heat above" from Jimmy Kimmel show yet? If not you simply must.
I was born in the 60's and have been a Zeppelin fan all of my life. Yes I know that Greta Van Fleet can sound like Zeppelin but to be perfectly honest, Robert Plant didn't have the range that this young man has. I think Gretta Van Fleet has superior vocals.
I must've been living under a rock, cause I only just found out about them less than a week ago. I. Am. Obsessed. Josh's voice is supernatural, ethereal, transcendent. It brings me to tears, surrounds like a warm hug, and comforts me with the hope that despite all the pain and grief in the world, everything will be alright. You are here, you are not alone, and you are loved. And I don't care how goofy that might sound.
@ jjacobs0755 Just the feel of the singing and the piano. And the music kinda feels like Tuesdays gone mixed with the intro to freebird. It just has that feel to it
This whole album is a masterpiece! Broken Bells candlelight series a must! Stardust Chords is a favorite too. Josh pierces the soul with his lyrics and voice.
Chills and goosebumps. Josh is so emotional in the Candlelight Sessions performances, there are tears in his eyes sometimes. Jake is pure talent. Sam and Danny are super underrated. Love GVF!
Oh you're so right. I'm a lifelong rocker I'm 60 years old. My niece bought me tickets cuz she knew I loved Greta Van Fleet and I told her that I was going to be emotional because their music always makes me feel that way. The concert experience was transcendent mind-blowing amazing they're so good. And to be in a crowd of like-minded people the peaceful army if you will is such an amazing experience also.
Light My Love is definitely my fave!!!Tears Of Rain… Great song and the vocals are absolutely OUTSTANDING! But also, do yourself a favor and give When the Curtain Falls, The Weight of Dreams and Stardust Chords a listen along with Black Smoke Rising. Soooo many amazing songs from this band!!!
There is a physiological response which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as the reward-related brain regions of the brain. Studies have shown that around 25% of the population experience this reaction to music. it can cause uncontrollable laughter, crying or chills. I literally get chill and cry when listening to amazing music.
Greta Van Fleet are in my opinion the cream of the crop in the modern age of rock. Keeping the old school vibe alive and they are getting better and better with every new project they release. They are heavy in my rotation 🔥🔥🔥
This WHOLE album makes me feel like turning the radio all the way up and cruise down a back road in the greatest state of zen I have ever felt in my life!
Dude, you’re not alone. Literally multiple times a month I find myself tearing up to a different GVF song. It pierces your soul. Every single aspect of their music is seemingly perfect.
Bruh, you had me crying and laughing like: 'Is he gonna feel it?' 'Will it hit the same?' 🤔 'Yeah it hits him the same.' 😏😉 This is music of God man, and in a godless world; of course people are gonna hate it.
@@OriGiNaLxGoD Indeed you did. And I responded. Fair game. No harm no foul. Preaching at people who don't want to hear it is considered offensive, btw.
Oh gets the tears going every time with this song - there is an ethereal beauty in their music and Josh can carry that straight from the skies into your heart - my life is better for hearing this song.
Yess i tear up all the time. When good music hits you the emotions just start flowing, i remember i forgot all about this song and when i heard it again tears just streamed down my face. Such an amazing song ♡♡
Awwww, this song got you in the FEELS! It's gorgeous, and Josh said at the Chicago concert that it could be a baby's love for its mother. He also said in an interview that it's about the most passionate love. So, we all take from it what it means to us personally, as you did. GREAT REVIEW! Thanks for showing us your reaction to this stellar love song. 🔥🔥🔥💖
Me too. How can I feel so good and be crying. I honestly think I am a better person for knowing them. I feel they have opened their childhood, their family, their heart to us. Authentic, imperfect, human, loving.
I know about them because of my older sister. She fell in love with this song because of a line in the chorus. "Your mind is a stream of colors, extending beyond the sky." Our mother taught us that beauty isn't that important in the long run, since the world looks on the outward appearance, and God looks on the heart. The first part of that line is an incredible compliment in this world. And so we both fell in love with the music.
I’ve been a GVF fan since before their first album Anthem of the peaceful army was released. I was sooo excited for their Battle at gardens gate album that the first time I listened to it I legit balled my eyes out because my emotions got to me. The song that really got me was built by nations.. it was the first song I listened to that wasn’t a pre-released song. I was sobbing even though it’s not even close to a slow, emotional song. Their music is beautiful. My favorite band.
I cried when I first heard this song and it pushes tears up every time. And it's not sadness, or loneliness or despair - just a pure form of emotion evoked by this beautiful song. There is just something there. Magic.
I stood up and walked around like you when I heard this masterpiece for the first time. Gotta have the headphones cranked and then the tears start to fall. Gvf is the essence of what music should do to you.
I’m a year late on this reaction but I love it!! I got to see GVF live in Atlanta last November and it was awesome. They were on tour with Metallica and cage the elephant. But it was awesome to see all these Metallica fans reactions who have never heard of Greta van fleet. One guy said “who are these weird looking guys wearing pajamas” and then they played The Weight of Dreams (one you should check out) and the solo came up and that same guy looked at me and said “this band is legit”. And stood up and clapped the rest of the show. They’re awesome
I've been listening to them since 2020 when I discovered them by accident and yes their music invoked an emotional response that I have not had since October 30th 2001 when U2 did Madison Square Garden several weeks after the attacks on the WTC and made us all sing as one with them. I had the extreme fortune of seeing GVF at Madison Square Garden on Sept 12th 2023, it was an experience that I will never forget its hard for a lot of people to understand what you feel as those lyrics are blasted at you hard and deep into your soul. After going thru the nightmare of COVID the things that I was a part of this was not just a concert, it was a means of releasing all the hurt from what went on and begin healing my soul. It took me three days to over come the emotional high. GVF are not just four guys singing together they are the reiteration of Rock Gods that once shook the world with their vocals slamming us with their lyrics that made us love and celebrate life.
I watched your reaction, as a middle aged woman and felt the same. It sounds like honest inhibition, the ability to put into sound the feelings of pure openness and intensity, yet gentleness of young love. I agree. How refreshing, brilliant
I just found this band. This is the most beautiful song. Cant stop listening to it. Got me all in my feelings. This is how music should be. So full of joy and passion. Love Love this band! Takes me back to younger days. Gives me feelings of Yes..Zeppelin all the great 70s. Thank you for reawakening my love of music.
U r definitely not alone in this. I found these guys through tiktok & have been OBSESSED ever since. They r a breath of fresh air with their style & talent. I really hope I get to c them live some day.
You my friend are a beautiful man. You get it. These boys are Gold. They want to share a message of Love thru their music. And they are growing up ans exploring this incredible world with their incredible hearts, minds, and talent. Josh does want to heal thru music. Rock. These guys will continue onward and upward and most definitely into their own projects as they mature as so many great players do. Welcome to the world of GVF! Their Fans are a super cool community too. ✌💖🤘🎸🎤🎹🥁🥰🎶
As some one who just found this song and wanted to see if others reacted the same as I did on a random car ride yesterday. I really appreciate this video! What a freaking incredible song for a person with a mind that is a stream of colors extending beyond our sky, a land of infinite wonders a billion lightyears from here now. Thanks dude.
Man. This song hits me every time. Cause his voice and the lyrics are .. Truly amazing.. Like people hate .. And love this band... And i have no clue why they hate.... .. Move over. And truly lission too this band make magic.
I tear up every single time he hits that big not in this song. His voice is soothing and comforting. It’s makes me let all of my emotions come out and allows me to really feel. That is why I love this band.
i discovered this song on a plane. when i got back, driving home w/ my husband, i played this song to show him GVF…i was literally SOBBING like a baby!
You actually feel like your going back in time when music had meaning and you got to live back in your parents time and really appreciate the music they grew up with. Just absolutely beautiful. Probably one of the best love songs I’ve heard in a long time. Great stuff!!!
Honestly this reaction made me so happy! this song takes me to different places I absolutely love GVF and love when people who enjoy rock and roll agree and see the talent in these guys! ✨✨👏🏻🖤
This is my favourite reaction video because I also cried. Such a beautiful song. I also cried when I heard ‘Age of man’ for the first time it was so perfect
This band originates near where I grew up and are all the same age as me. I feel honored that my generation and home state of Michigan has provided this kind of talent to the world.
Dude, I felt your goosebumps and watering eyes from here☺️(You didn’t need to say anything, we knew it was because of your Camille♥️) This is a very special song to Josh too, and the audience almost made him cry the first time they all began swaying back and forth to the music with their phone lights on. Fantastic. Welcome to the Greta Army!
I love your reaction! It goes straight to your heart.The lyrics are unlike anything ever written. Plus Josh's stunning vocals are timeless. This is a song for all ages!
you're not alone, I also tear up when I hear a song that hits just right! Music is such an emotional thing, it's nice to see someone else who experiences it in a similar way!
This is my favorite reaction ever, this song is the most beautiful song I ever heard. And you are the first one to actually show that you actually heard it. For these reasons I thankyou!
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Try Lover Leaver Taker Believer by Greta Van Fleet next and be prepared to have your mind blown
I agree a 100% and they are so talented and young, will hopefully give us much more to come✌❤
Have you done a first reaction to their "Heat above" from Jimmy Kimmel show yet? If not you simply must.
@@theresenydahl9531 crazy how the live versions are better than the recordings!?!
@@mlehook4859 Means the band it's the real deal😉 Most bands nowadays can only perform well in studio with all the computer generated help they get🙄
I was born in the 60's and have been a Zeppelin fan all of my life. Yes I know that Greta Van Fleet can sound like Zeppelin but to be perfectly honest, Robert Plant didn't have the range that this young man has. I think Gretta Van Fleet has superior vocals.
I must've been living under a rock, cause I only just found out about them less than a week ago.
I. Am. Obsessed.
Josh's voice is supernatural, ethereal, transcendent. It brings me to tears, surrounds like a warm hug, and comforts me with the hope that despite all the pain and grief in the world, everything will be alright. You are here, you are not alone, and you are loved.
And I don't care how goofy that might sound.
Same man.
What.. What........ Man.. This band has been a blasting amazing tunes..
So, so, so very well said. Bless you my friend. You are loved as well. Sincerely, from a stranger across the world.
Dude you hit the nail on the head!!! Couldn’t have said it better. 👍
Totally agree! He is just beautiful, inside and out. Everything he sings is amazing.
This song.... somethings different about this song. It's a masterpiece for sure. But it's bigger. It hits deep
They’re writing masterpieces.
It reminds me of Lynrd skynrd
@@Krusty_gooner which of their songs reminds you of it?
@ jjacobs0755
Just the feel of the singing and the piano. And the music kinda feels like Tuesdays gone mixed with the intro to freebird. It just has that feel to it
This whole album is a masterpiece! Broken Bells candlelight series a must! Stardust Chords is a favorite too. Josh pierces the soul with his lyrics and voice.
Stardust Chords gives me chills 😍
Chills and goosebumps. Josh is so emotional in the Candlelight Sessions performances, there are tears in his eyes sometimes. Jake is pure talent. Sam and Danny are super underrated. Love GVF!
Totally agree 👍🏻
I was about to comment and you nailed it!
This is what their music does to a person - pierces straight to the soul. Wait til you see them live… it’s a whole other level of feels…
Seeing them live this summer. I absolutely cannot wait!
Oh you're so right. I'm a lifelong rocker I'm 60 years old. My niece bought me tickets cuz she knew I loved Greta Van Fleet and I told her that I was going to be emotional because their music always makes me feel that way. The concert experience was transcendent mind-blowing amazing they're so good. And to be in a crowd of like-minded people the peaceful army if you will is such an amazing experience also.
Heat Above, Tears of Rain, Black Smoke Rising, Highway Tune, Safari Song, A Change is Gonna Come, literally any song is amazing
Change is going to come is a cover. You should listen to Sam Cooke's version too :)
literally all of my favorite songs by them. bring me so much joy and inner happiness
Light My Love is definitely my fave!!!Tears Of Rain… Great song and the vocals are absolutely OUTSTANDING! But also, do yourself a favor and give When the Curtain Falls, The Weight of Dreams and Stardust Chords a listen along with Black Smoke Rising. Soooo many amazing songs from this band!!!
Caravel is underrated as fuck
There is a physiological response which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as the reward-related brain regions of the brain. Studies have shown that around 25% of the population experience this reaction to music. it can cause uncontrollable laughter, crying or chills. I literally get chill and cry when listening to amazing music.
It’s not of this world . The muses have taken control.
Greta Van Fleet are in my opinion the cream of the crop in the modern age of rock. Keeping the old school vibe alive and they are getting better and better with every new project they release. They are heavy in my rotation 🔥🔥🔥
I agree, it's soul touching in times like these too
This WHOLE album makes me feel like turning the radio all the way up and cruise down a back road in the greatest state of zen I have ever felt in my life!
Dude, you’re not alone. Literally multiple times a month I find myself tearing up to a different GVF song. It pierces your soul. Every single aspect of their music is seemingly perfect.
I nearly cried when I heard Josh sing this live. And his vocals were on point.
For me, it’s like a rebirth of my youth. I feel as if after decades of starving in the music wilderness, I have water.
Brilliant comment! ❤
Their music hits us 40 and above because it makes us feel young again when all singers sang that high.
This is a power ballad reincarnated for sure.
It was the most authentic reaction I've seen ! Seeting aside technicalities and just feeling it, as it is, a beautiful anthem ❤
Glad I’m not the only one who is literally shook to their core every time they hear this one!
I’m a 38 year old metal head and the first time I heard this, I fully teared up. It just hits!
I swear--their music could heal the world.
Bruh, you had me crying and laughing like:
'Is he gonna feel it?'
'Will it hit the same?' 🤔
'Yeah it hits him the same.' 😏😉
This is music of God man, and in a godless world; of course people are gonna hate it.
Seriously, i thought the same. And i'm glad that he did
I'm a Godless Heathen, an Atheist Christian, and I happen to like it, so take your proselytizing elsewhere, please!
@@billholder1330 I said what I said.
@@OriGiNaLxGoD Indeed you did. And I responded. Fair game. No harm no foul. Preaching at people who don't want to hear it is considered offensive, btw.
You said it perfectly
Oh gets the tears going every time with this song - there is an ethereal beauty in their music and Josh can carry that straight from the skies into your heart - my life is better for hearing this song.
Ooo, yes. It makes you just want to soar. It’s literally uplifting musically.
I think this album finally reflects their own style of talent. These sweet boys are amazing. This album is the best thing they’ve done thus far.
This entire album is immaculate perfection. Every song literally transcends my soul. I love GVF with my whole heart 💛
Yess i tear up all the time. When good music hits you the emotions just start flowing, i remember i forgot all about this song and when i heard it again tears just streamed down my face. Such an amazing song ♡♡
Im happy you get the music like me. Straight to the heart. On repeat!!!
Awwww, this song got you in the FEELS! It's gorgeous, and Josh said at the Chicago concert that it could be a baby's love for its mother. He also said in an interview that it's about the most passionate love. So, we all take from it what it means to us personally, as you did. GREAT REVIEW! Thanks for showing us your reaction to this stellar love song. 🔥🔥🔥💖
Me too. How can I feel so good and be crying. I honestly think I am a better person for knowing them. I feel they have opened their childhood, their family, their heart to us. Authentic, imperfect, human, loving.
I just love how Robert Plant said about him ''he is a beautiful little singer'', IF YOU HEAR ''The weight of dreams'' you will die bro!
When a song makes you cry, you know it’s a masterpiece.
I know about them because of my older sister. She fell in love with this song because of a line in the chorus. "Your mind is a stream of colors, extending beyond the sky."
Our mother taught us that beauty isn't that important in the long run, since the world looks on the outward appearance, and God looks on the heart. The first part of that line is an incredible compliment in this world. And so we both fell in love with the music.
This song gives me full body shivers!
Such a beautiful song from such an amazing band. Their new album is an absolute masterpiece. I totally agree, this one hits the feels big time.
Candlelight sessions needs to be on Spotify ASAP. I absolutely LOVE these young men and am grateful they have brought rock back to life 💯♥️♥️♥️
I’ve been a GVF fan since before their first album Anthem of the peaceful army was released. I was sooo excited for their Battle at gardens gate album that the first time I listened to it I legit balled my eyes out because my emotions got to me. The song that really got me was built by nations.. it was the first song I listened to that wasn’t a pre-released song. I was sobbing even though it’s not even close to a slow, emotional song. Their music is beautiful. My favorite band.
I cried when I first heard this song and it pushes tears up every time. And it's not sadness, or loneliness or despair - just a pure form of emotion evoked by this beautiful song. There is just something there. Magic.
I stood up and walked around like you when I heard this masterpiece for the first time. Gotta have the headphones cranked and then the tears start to fall. Gvf is the essence of what music should do to you.
I’m a year late on this reaction but I love it!! I got to see GVF live in Atlanta last November and it was awesome. They were on tour with Metallica and cage the elephant. But it was awesome to see all these Metallica fans reactions who have never heard of Greta van fleet. One guy said “who are these weird looking guys wearing pajamas” and then they played The Weight of Dreams (one you should check out) and the solo came up and that same guy looked at me and said “this band is legit”. And stood up and clapped the rest of the show. They’re awesome
They make me happy and it's all I listen to now.
I've been listening to them since 2020 when I discovered them by accident and yes their music invoked an emotional response that I have not had since October 30th 2001 when U2 did Madison Square Garden several weeks after the attacks on the WTC and made us all sing as one with them.
I had the extreme fortune of seeing GVF at Madison Square Garden on Sept 12th 2023, it was an experience that I will never forget its hard for a lot of people to understand what you feel as those lyrics are blasted at you hard and deep into your soul. After going thru the nightmare of COVID the things that I was a part of this was not just a concert, it was a means of releasing all the hurt from what went on and begin healing my soul. It took me three days to over come the emotional high.
GVF are not just four guys singing together they are the reiteration of Rock Gods that once shook the world with their vocals slamming us with their lyrics that made us love and celebrate life.
My neighbors new favorite song!!
Their whole album is p e r f e c t, but my all time favorites are heat above and black smoke rising
this made my heart so happy seeing someone enjoy there music like i do !!!
Rock is alive. TY GRETA.
Gorgeous song
One of those songs you can throw on repeat and it never gets old.
O yeah, its beautiful with Josh's vocals.
I watched your reaction, as a middle aged woman and felt the same. It sounds like honest inhibition, the ability to put into sound the feelings of pure openness and intensity, yet gentleness of young love. I agree. How refreshing, brilliant
my friend introduced me to greta van fleet during carpool karaoke. she chose this song and i was mind blown. I LOVED IT AND IM HOOKED
The part sbout tearing up because of music is sooo true and i always thought i was the only one 😂
The first time I heard this song was in concert, I didn’t even know who they were. It was INSANE, the vocals gave me chills like never had.
I just found this band. This is the most beautiful song. Cant stop listening to it. Got me all in my feelings. This is how music should be. So full of joy and passion. Love Love this band! Takes me back to younger days. Gives me feelings of Yes..Zeppelin all the great 70s. Thank you for reawakening my love of music.
Sometimes no reaction is the best reaction. Just enjoy in quietly. Let the truck run you over, and everything is alright.
U r definitely not alone in this. I found these guys through tiktok & have been OBSESSED ever since. They r a breath of fresh air with their style & talent. I really hope I get to c them live some day.
You my friend are a beautiful man. You get it. These boys are Gold. They want to share a message of Love thru their music. And they are growing up ans exploring this incredible world with their incredible hearts, minds, and talent. Josh does want to heal thru music. Rock.
These guys will continue onward and upward and most definitely into their own projects as they mature as so many great players do. Welcome to the world of GVF! Their Fans are a super cool community too. ✌💖🤘🎸🎤🎹🥁🥰🎶
found your channel binging your gvf vids.
Had to check i wasnt the only one tearing up. As soon as he hits the note on the word "colors" you know this is different.
As some one who just found this song and wanted to see if others reacted the same as I did on a random car ride yesterday. I really appreciate this video! What a freaking incredible song for a person with a mind that is a stream of colors extending beyond our sky, a land of infinite wonders a billion lightyears from here now. Thanks dude.
Man. This song hits me every time. Cause his voice and the lyrics are .. Truly amazing.. Like people hate .. And love this band... And i have no clue why they hate.... .. Move over. And truly lission too this band make magic.
A true out of body experiencing listening to this live. It warms my heart for the boys to know everyone feels this way ❤
Please do their song “broken bells” candlelight session live version! It gives the most ethereal feeling ever!
you aren't alone, certain films and certain songs/bands do this to me... make me cry... and that's what life is all about man
this songgggg gives me butterflies
I absolutely love them. I am so hooked. Just found them. I was a teenager in the 70’s
This live was absolutely phenomenal ❤ i will never be the same
I tear up every single time he hits that big not in this song. His voice is soothing and comforting. It’s makes me let all of my emotions come out and allows me to really feel. That is why I love this band.
i discovered this song on a plane. when i got back, driving home w/ my husband, i played this song to show him GVF…i was literally SOBBING like a baby!
brother, i feel you, it made me tear the first 10 seconds
these guys are once in a lifetime good worthy
@2:25 YEAH BRO EXACTLY XD
you KILL me! This is so great. I feel like we all had this reaction when we heard this album!! Welcome to the peaceful army sir
This song made me cry for no reason. I can’t figure out why it hit me so hard. I’m with you man.
your not alone dude. plus im just now getting into gretta van fleet
love em
You actually feel like your going back in time when music had meaning and you got to live back in your parents time and really appreciate the music they grew up with. Just absolutely beautiful. Probably one of the best love songs I’ve heard in a long time. Great stuff!!!
one of my favorites from Greta Van Fleet... probably gonna play this song at my future wedding 😅😊
More Greta Van Fleet, pleeeeeeeease!!!! Your reactions are amazing!!!
Your emotional reaction was mine!!!!!!!!! Hits your soul
This is soo beautiful!! I love them so much! They are my new favorite, so talented.
Honestly, your reactions are the best! I want to give you a hug, ya big softy! 😊❤
Honestly this reaction made me so happy! this song takes me to different places I absolutely love GVF and love when people who enjoy rock and roll agree and see the talent in these guys! ✨✨👏🏻🖤
Tears come to me all the time over amazing songs.
I love watching you smile during GVF!
This is my favourite reaction video because I also cried. Such a beautiful song. I also cried when I heard ‘Age of man’ for the first time it was so perfect
Saw them live in LA last night. Holy Crap!!! Amazing show.
It is an ethereal Love Song! It makes my heart soar!
Sometimes I start crying to a song and I don’t even know why There’s no words I can say , it’s just beautiful hits the soul or something
You KNOW I wanna cry at that first stop, admit it!! ♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯
It’s ok we’re all crying with you ♥️
I just saw them open for Metallica in Vegas too! Great show wasn't it!? If never heard of them before that night. I'm in love now 😍
This band originates near where I grew up and are all the same age as me. I feel honored that my generation and home state of Michigan has provided this kind of talent to the world.
These guys are beautiful inside and out and it radiates.
Yep! Hits the lump in the back of your throat just right. That lump is connected to my crocodile tears. ❤ it
These kids are ....I'm speechless. Tears.
I too cried when I first heard this one.
PERFECTION
I chose this for my first dance song. I can't keep myself together just listening to this on a normal day. I will be a mess on my wedding day.
Dude, I felt your goosebumps and watering eyes from here☺️(You didn’t need to say anything, we knew it was because of your Camille♥️) This is a very special song to Josh too, and the audience almost made him cry the first time they all began swaying back and forth to the music with their phone lights on. Fantastic. Welcome to the Greta Army!
listen to their candlelight sessions! they are even better live
This is my second favorite song of theirs for this reason, it just hits you man..
I love your reaction! It goes straight to your heart.The lyrics are unlike anything ever written. Plus Josh's stunning vocals are timeless. This is a song for all ages!
heat above and this one makes me emotional everytime 💖😢
you're not alone, I also tear up when I hear a song that hits just right! Music is such an emotional thing, it's nice to see someone else who experiences it in a similar way!
I teared up too the first time I heard this song 😢❤
This is as genuine reaction as I’ve seen.
This is my favorite reaction ever, this song is the most beautiful song I ever heard. And you are the first one to actually show that you actually heard it. For these reasons I thankyou!
You´re not the only one (answer to 2:30). This is a miracle. We are so fortunate to listen to GVF from the start.