actually the song (just as at least the majority of the album, if not whole) is inspired by George Orwell's "1984", hence the mention of "thought police" which appears in the book
Nice reaction! As @lunajka mentioned, the “thought police” is a dead giveaway that they had 1984 in mind. One of the plot lines in that novel involves the main character’s affair with a co-worker which must be kept secret because romantic love is forbidden by the government. That may shed a lot of light on the themes of this song for you. The whole album has definite Orwellian inspirations.
7:05 thats a guitar with what is called an Kaoss pad, in this case, integrated into the guitar. As Muse uses a lot of distortion in their music, its basically a tool to just that. If you see their recent song, Break it to me" live, then he uses it to play with there (also in other songs). Another recent song, Dig Down, they also use a Bass with a Kaoss pad live, where the pad functions as the strings.
So the “forbidden love” that you guessed in the song is correct. This is a song about Winston and Julia’s relationship in George Orwell’s 1984. While most of the album is based of off the book, this song in particular has more of a direct tie in with the book than the rest of the Resistance Album.
Oddly, this is my first time hearing them play their own song. I've only heard The warning do their cover of this when they were kids. I would definitely check out that video to appreciate.
What's really great about that album in general is that the writing is broad enough to cheer just about anybody up who had to deal with a form of persecution. Resistance in particular I listened to often when I came out of the closet.
Wasn't expecting this song to have its own reacting video, there are better live versions than this one @ Rome but the audio/video quality it's by far the best (thanks to the whole show being available on blu-ray and 4K), my #3 in my top 10 Muse songs; no idea why. Waiting for more Muse reaction videos!
PLEASE listen to Stockholm Syndrome at Glastonbury 2004. One of my favorite performances by them. Or Micro Cuts at Hullabaloo (not a mainstream song but a popular one among the Muse community). Subscribed for the Muse content. By far my favorite band :)
I actually didnt like this song or this rendition first time I listened to it. Matt Bellamy has said that he expected more of the song and never felt the song "kicked off live". So they basically only play this one, when they're in the USA
also this album is heavily, I mean heavily influenced by George Orwell's novel, 1984. So this song is apparently about the relationship between Winston and Julia in that book. This is also the album where they began setup albums after themes, so this album is very much about oppression, revolution and uprising
Muse is kind of what I think Pink Floyd would have been if they'd started AFTER three decades of hard rock and metal, instead of before. Both very introspective bands with great songwriting and musicianship.
If you want to hear a beautiful example of their layering and even changes between sections, Sing for Absolution Live at glastonbury 2004 even down to the way he sings the word absolution in the chorus gives a much greater appreciation for their music...
No, this is about "love during wartime", if you will. Certainly, they are living under some oppression and government intrusion, where their relationship is an act of defiance, of some kind.
Hey Scott, I've just found your channel and as a huge Muse fan binged trough these videos. Would love it if you checked out Map Of the Problematique, Butterflies and Hurricanes or Bliss, as those are among my favourites :)
actually the song (just as at least the majority of the album, if not whole) is inspired by George Orwell's "1984", hence the mention of "thought police" which appears in the book
You HAVE to check Plug in baby Live at Olympic stadium its just a peice of art
I will put it on the list
Nice reaction! As @lunajka mentioned, the “thought police” is a dead giveaway that they had 1984 in mind. One of the plot lines in that novel involves the main character’s affair with a co-worker which must be kept secret because romantic love is forbidden by the government. That may shed a lot of light on the themes of this song for you. The whole album has definite Orwellian inspirations.
all of Muse music to me is the human condition laid bare and raw
The best bands come in threes: Muse, Rush, the Police, etc. They have to be accomplished musically, often experimentally and sonically.
ELP, Cream, it’s been going on for some time......
7:05 thats a guitar with what is called an Kaoss pad, in this case, integrated into the guitar. As Muse uses a lot of distortion in their music, its basically a tool to just that. If you see their recent song, Break it to me" live, then he uses it to play with there (also in other songs). Another recent song, Dig Down, they also use a Bass with a Kaoss pad live, where the pad functions as the strings.
So the “forbidden love” that you guessed in the song is correct. This is a song about Winston and Julia’s relationship in George Orwell’s 1984. While most of the album is based of off the book, this song in particular has more of a direct tie in with the book than the rest of the Resistance Album.
Great reaction, it makes me think of forbidden love during war with the drums sounding like gunfire at the start of the song
Oddly, this is my first time hearing them play their own song. I've only heard The warning do their cover of this when they were kids. I would definitely check out that video to appreciate.
What's really great about that album in general is that the writing is broad enough to cheer just about anybody up who had to deal with a form of persecution. Resistance in particular I listened to often when I came out of the closet.
I was going to say this was my favourite from this album (not including the 3-part symphony) but then I remembered Unnatural Selection existed.
One of my favorite songs. I love Muse 😍 Good reaction 👍
Thanks Rudi
Wasn't expecting this song to have its own reacting video, there are better live versions than this one @ Rome but the audio/video quality it's by far the best (thanks to the whole show being available on blu-ray and 4K), my #3 in my top 10 Muse songs; no idea why. Waiting for more Muse reaction videos!
PLEASE listen to Stockholm Syndrome at Glastonbury 2004. One of my favorite performances by them. Or Micro Cuts at Hullabaloo (not a mainstream song but a popular one among the Muse community). Subscribed for the Muse content. By far my favorite band :)
The keys are being played by the ‘invisible’ Morgan Nicholls who fills in for Matt in Live shows on the parts he cannot play simultaneously.
definitely listen to more muse they’re so incredible
Hey Chloe, yes they are
I actually didnt like this song or this rendition first time I listened to it. Matt Bellamy has said that he expected more of the song and never felt the song "kicked off live". So they basically only play this one, when they're in the USA
also this album is heavily, I mean heavily influenced by George Orwell's novel, 1984. So this song is apparently about the relationship between Winston and Julia in that book. This is also the album where they began setup albums after themes, so this album is very much about oppression, revolution and uprising
More museeee!! :3 like!
Gives me chills
I LOVE me some Muse! TY!!
Muse is kind of what I think Pink Floyd would have been if they'd started AFTER three decades of hard rock and metal, instead of before. Both very introspective bands with great songwriting and musicianship.
Great reaction! I like the fact that you're not interrupting in the middle of the song as much as you used to.. Keep them Muse reactions coming.. 😀
Love it 🤩
If you want to hear a beautiful example of their layering and even changes between sections, Sing for Absolution Live at glastonbury 2004 even down to the way he sings the word absolution in the chorus gives a much greater appreciation for their music...
Ever heard of the book '1984' by George Orwell? This song is basically that novel turned into a song.
If you want strong chills, dead inside and madness always give me chills near the end of the song.
Goosebumps
You’ve gotta check out the song showbiz live from Le Zenith Paris 2001 it’s an amazing song and it’s off their very first album.
You'll love map of the problematique, great drumming
if you love the drumming, you should check out assassin!!
I will have to check that out
@@scottanderson81 make it the live Grand Omega version
No, this is about "love during wartime", if you will. Certainly, they are living under some oppression and government intrusion, where their relationship is an act of defiance, of some kind.
Hey Scott, I've just found your channel and as a huge Muse fan binged trough these videos. Would love it if you checked out Map Of the Problematique, Butterflies and Hurricanes or Bliss, as those are among my favourites :)
Hey Nico welcome to the channel :)
Another uk band worth looking at is Biffy clyro
If you need more Muse raging, I'd definitely check out Stockholm Syndrome at Glastonbury 2004. The ending is exactly how you close out that festival.
Obviously Matt is great, but if you wanna hear how brilliant the drummer and bassist Dom and Chris are, listen to Helsinki Jam.
RUclips search: muse reading 2017 and watch time is running out dude
React to Stockholm Syndrome Las Vegas, I don't know if I'm the only one who thinks you have a resemblance to Morgan Nichols
I have not, not sure who that is...
Sorry haha, but he's the one who helps Muse live, I'm Suscribed