Thank you all for the support over the last few months! I've been really keen to launch my Patreon for a while now... check it out: www.patreon.com/kirawasareactor Also sorry about the big L on this video's focus. It had to eventually happen for me to learn to be more diligent bout it. On a positive note, this is the third video in a row where RUclips has left the comments alone. I think the problem is fixed yesss
Rainbow Demon is awesome but so is a lot of their music! The person who introduced me to them said to listen to the songs Listen To Yourself and July Morning. I have a dvd that's a collection of their music involving Byron and it's all in DTS 5.1 and sounds amazing.
Uriah Heep is my all-time favourite band. I'm aware I'm in the minority on this one, but there's something about their sound and their relentlessly positive attitude that just makes me happy. Edit: You mentioned the bass. The original bass on this was Gary Thain, a brilliant musician who was tragically electrocuted on stage. He survived, but never played again. For most of the 70s, Heep had three terrific singers in the band. Lead vocal David Byron, organist Ken Hensley, and drummer Lee Kerslake all had wonderful voices.
Gary Thain wasn't the bassist on the original July Morning, and he did play again after being electrocuted. He was sacked in 1975 due to his heroin addiction. He died shortly after in his London flat after overdosing. He originally came from New Zealand.
As a bass player, I heartily approve of your love of the bottom end. We aim to please but generally get overlooked because most people are hearing and watching the guitarist and singer!
Which is why I'm so happy that Steve Harris, Geezer Butler and even Nikki Sixx exist. People who don't let any other people in the band hog all the spotlight :-)
SCORPIONS -Fly to the rainbow 🌈 -Evening wind🌬 -Inheritance$$$ -Drifting sun 🌞 -Crying days😭 -Lonesome crow 🦅 -Far away 👋 -Sails of Charon ⛵ -Your light💫 and many many more.... -
Kira, Magician's Birthday is long and you will love it. We all know a certain passage performed on a certain instrument would be worth you listening on it's own, and it's also a great and dynamic fantasy adventure.
I was a little bit surprised "Lady in black" didn't make the cut. Then again, it's slightly overplayed. However, on the newer stuff you might want to give a go at "Nail on the head" :)
If I am not mistaken, you are listening to a re-recorded version of July Morning. This features Bernie Shaw on vocals.....The original was David Byron. The original is definitely superior, but Bernie does the song justice.
Fully support this idea, but I'm not sure how well some of David's lyrics will be received. Cough cough slide it in cough cough i'll be your back door man cough cough
@@johnafirth Oh yes, I know! I'm a huge Whitesnake fan (well mostly everything ranging from the beginning to Slip of the Tongue, and only a few songs afterwards such as Too Many Tears and Forevermore). And I like his lyrics, they're always bluesy and/or kind of humorously tongue-in-cheek, but some people might get offended by them.
Hell yeah! Early Whitesnake deserves more love. Walking in the Shadow of the Blues, Steal Away, Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City (which is a cover, but a damn great one), Nighthawk/Vampire Blues, Don't Mess With Me
If you do a follow up Uriah Heep video like you did for some other artists I truly recommend Lady in Black & Lady in Black & Lady in black and Look at yourself. Did I mention Lady in Black. After that maybe look at delving into Blue Oyster Cult
In Bulgaria we have a tradition named after the song July Morning. Every year, on the 1st of July we watch the sunrise on the beach and listen to rock music.
You listened to a live or re-recorded version of "July Morning." I'm honestly not sure what it is, but it's definitely not the original studio version.
YES. Didn't see the other song titles til after posting. Cheers. Listen to Rain by Heep. it's a beautiful ballad which makes the most of David Byron's wonderful voice.
The bassplayer on this version is probably Trevor Bolder, long time member and also famous from David Bowie's Spiders from Mars. The UH bassplayer from the mid Seventies Gary Thain was also incredible.
Trevor Bolder came much later in 1977 for the Firefly album,after John Wetton´s departure,in this song and album (Very ´eavy ... Very ´umble)from 1970 the bass player is actually Paul Newton
@@dreamerdeceiver6592 I hope Kira will listen to the original version as Byron's vocals is so amazing. He is the favourite singer of King Diamond who also named his son after him.
Try some Opeth songs- •Sorceress. •Ghost of Perdition. •Blackwater Park. •Harvest. •Godhead's Lament. Opeth are one of the greatest Metal bands. They have a serene mix of beauty and brutality. Opeth will blow your mind!!! Also,Awesome video!!!.
You liked the bass on "July Morning". Pretty sure that was Gary Thain, who was a New Zealander who played with Uriah Heep, but died tragically at 27 in 1975
Uriah Heep known for their vocal harmonies. On All three numbers David Byron are singing. Such a great singer. RIP. On July Morning Paul Newton plays the bass. On the two others Gary Thain played the bass. RIP. You should try The Wizard
So glad you liked them, I hope you'll do a part 2 some day! a few other bands from the early 70s (with great BASS) to check out: Budgie: guts - rocking man - breadfan - baby please don't go - in for the kill - crash course in brain surgery Blue Öyster Cult: cities on flame with rock and roll - the red & the black - ME 262 - astronomy Nazareth: morning dew - razamanaz - broken down angel - this flight tonight Also congrats on the patreon! love the names you used :)
This is not the original album cut of JULY MORNING. And as you have noticed this tune is clearly inspired by CHILD IN TIME by Deep Purple, the voice is singing a very slow part while the organ goes in three times along, just like in Child in Time, then Byron tries to do the same screams getting high and higher. We called this "a very evident inspiration".
Motorhead was led by Lemmy Kilmister who came from the band Hawkwind who actually had a song called Motorhead. You should check them out, they've been playing space rock since 1969 and are still going led by Dave Brock.
that really was a golden era of bass playing. some truly magnificent bass work on Sabbath, Zep, Maiden, Priest, Purple, Heap, Rainbow and so many more! I'm a bassplayer and these are my touchstones for quality writing and spacious production that leaves room for the bass player! :D definitely doing it the right way by starting back at the roots of it all. a lot or reactors just see that people have done Slayer's Reign in Blood and leap straight in with that and that's not a sensible plan!! you have to work up to that stuff...
Not saying it's "wrong" but at least July Morning is also not the original version from the 70s, but I think a re-recording from 2009. Then the Line-Up would be Bernie Shaw - vocals Mick Box - guitar, Phil Lanzon - keyboards Trevor Bolder - bass Russell Gilbrook - drums Mick Box is the only one still active in Uriah Heep from the beginning. In the 70s they had some changes (some of them tragic) of bass players, and in the late 70s also vocalists. The main line-up of the early albums would be David Byron - vocals Mick Box - guitar Ken Hensley - keyboards Paul Newton - bass and changing drummers, before they found Lee Kerslake in 1972. That would in parts explain some different sound. Bernie Shaw is strong, but also not getting younger. The late David Byron would be their original voice, together with vocal harmonies of course, and Ken Hensley the orignial organ player. Also, on July Morning there is an additional Keyboard solo by Manfrad Mann, on a very early Synthesizer :D It may sound a bit cheesy today. But (if only for yourself) also listen to the studio version on the Look At Yourself album! (I think most of the time finding out which album a song was on first, and finding that version makes the most sense? If it isn't something special)
Gary Thain was the bass player for UH....highly underrated & his bass playing is never discussed among other musicians or bass players ...what a shame ...tragically died from drug use in the mid 70s..
THANK YOU. First band I ever saw live, aged 15, 1976 at Wembley Arena. Mum & dad took us! We loved them in our house and they were amazing. Easy Livin, Sunrise, The Wizard, Magician's Birthday the list goes on. Please do more. You can find great live stuff on YT of them. Live a Budokan is pretty dope. They had the supreme line up when I saw them. Easy Livin is fab.
I had to learn quickly that most played songs on Spotify often don't represent, what I like about a band, so I always dive into the discography directly and find out myself. However, there's nothing wrong about Uriah Heep songs like Lady in Black or The Wizard. It's just others are so much better. I'd additionally recommend: Bird of Prey, Salisbury (both from Salisbury), Pilgrim (from Sweet Freedom) and then The Hanging Tree (from Firefly) to add something more adult oriented rock.
July Morning is a classic - What you listened to was not the original album version which is far superior and contains the famous whiplash guitar moment. Lead singer David Byron was definitely doing Ian Gillan vocals & screams - and if you listen to a track called "Come Away Melinda" you will be convinced that is Gillan. Lol - add a Hammond organ and - well you can see where their influences lay. Please listen to the original July Morning in your own time and see what I mean. I'm surprised noone else noticed you heard a different mix entirely.
Just scrolled through the comments to see if anyone mentions the different version of July Morning... :-) I'm not quite sure what version Kira listened to. It was good but the original is the best. This version was missing something. One of those things was the synthesizer solo at the end of the song. I've always liked that. The original July Morning featured an early use of a Moog synthesizer played by Manfred Mann. Only a few musicians owned one back in 1971. Ken Hensley started to play a synthesizer himself a couple of years later. He was a great keyboard player and wrote some fantastic songs. Many bands from the 1960s and the 1970s had a keyboardist. They mostly played the organ. Some of them started to play other keyboard instruments as well but the organ was a big part of the sound. I also want to mention that the "Deep Purple in Rock" album (their first "heavy" album with Ian Gillan) and the first Uriah Heep album came out at the same time in July 1970. Both of these bands have some similarities of course but still have a unique style of their own. They've written some of the most memorable songs in history. I liked your comment. Take care and enjoy the music.
@@Vimana I do like Kira's posts but with so much jumping through tracks so fast, most people wouldn't pick up on any differences. She should let tracks play all the way through, as there are reaction posts to entire albums, unedited, & tracks longer than 15 minutes, unless they actually pause the track to speak. Kira's enthusiasm is wonderful so lets see more rather than cut & edited so much. Let's enjoy every moment of tracks along with her. That would be so cool.
@@jimled50jl49 I agree. It would be nice to see the whole reactions. Well, Kira does what she does and I'm ok with that. One of my favorites is "JustJP". He makes very good music reaction videos and often listens to the whole album as well. He takes his time and often finds something meaningful to say.
Motorhead my favourite band. Try Overkill, we are the road crew, sweet revenge, capricorn, iron horse and of course the track motorhead which was a track by Lemmys previous band Hawkwind
I don't know what you're listening to here. But this is a very recent version of Uriah Heep. Good as it is its not a patch on the band that originally recorded this song. Go to the Live 73 album and listen to the same song. The reason you love the bass by the way is he's playing the bass lines of the late Gary Thain (New Zealnder) one of the most fluid and musical bass players there's ever been. If you listen to it, remember it's live!
I most of Uriah Heep the David Bryon era except the high and the mighty. His voice was ruined by alcohol, I believe. A few years later he got his voice back but died too young. Uriah Heep had it's share of tragedy. But survived for over 52 years.
Saw them many times. Also saw them on their very first tour back in 1970 or 71, they opened for Steppinwolf in Houston, Texas. All these songs, I heard live.
Kira, are you chopping the music up so your uploads don't get blocked? Also the music is low in the mix compared to your voice. It is your channel and you can do as you please but as someone who has been watching reaction videos for the last year I can tell you i watch to hear the music as much to see the reaction. You may want to consider being open to re formating. In any case best wishes and continued success to you.
I'm not that much into Uriah Heep, but still loved the video! :D 70's Scorpions are definitely a good place to go. I like their 80s stuff (not as much, though), but they were amazing in the 70s. And before moving into the 80s, I'd suggest to give Thin Lizzy a spin or two. Phil Lynott was a poet, and a great bass player too! Cowboy Song, Emerald, Opium Trail, Don't Believe a Word... The UFO video was awesome too BTW. You rock, Kira 💪💜
Fun fact: Easy Livin' is probably about finding Jesus. "I've been forgiven / Since you've taken your place in my heart". The very heavy tone makes it easy to miss.
Sorry to disappoint you, but its not about jesus. Its about how outsiders see the life of a rock star being an easy living. That comes straight from the mouth of Ken Hensley who wrote it in 15 minutes.
Hmmmm... Motorhead. Well, I'm guessing most people will say "Ace Of Spades," so I'm gonna recommend: "Overkill" (live version, preferably from "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith) "Bomber," "Iron Fist" (there's an awesome promo video for this one - mostly them on stage) "Stay Clean" (with a bass solo by Lemmy) "The Hammer" (this one is about the drummer - Philthy "Animal" Taylor) "City Kids" (early Motorhead) "Motorhead" (written by Lemmy when he was in Hawkwind)
You really can't leave the 70s without properly listening to KISS. They are an inspiration to many big 80s metal bands as much as Purple and Sabbath were. Cool song would be: Deuce, Strutter, 100,000 Years, Hotter Than Hell, Rock Bottom, She, Detroit Rock City, God of Thunder, Love Gun. And let's stop there 😉.
These old bands usually always told a story in their music ,so it isnt just a bunch of instruments that is banging a tune ,take note of that an really pay attention to what you are listening too ,it will be more interesting to know an help you further down the road ,some members had also branched off of other bands an moved on to form others ,bands also did sequels in their songs to the stories. Also I might add ,be careful on some of the reviews on the older bands if you mention certain band members names ,some have past away an no longer with us as die hard fans can be sensitive! All in all ,have fun with it an good luck as the history of the rock world goes deep an mysterious , an can be magical!...😎
Thank you for reacting to one of my all time favorite bands. I think it is great young people are discovering the music I was enjoying 45 years ago. It gives me hope for the future of music. If you liked that song, you might want to try "Return to Fantasy". Another epic song. Find the studio version. It also has some great bass work from John Wetton and Big Hammond B3 organ with the swirling and screaming Leslie speaker. David Byron defined the vocal sound for what would become Heavy Metal. Keep listening and keep exploring the Uriah Heep music catalog and the other great forgotten bands of the early 70's. Other tracks you might want explore Magicians Birthday, Salisbury, Bird of Prey, High Priestess, Lady in Black, Love Machine, "The entire "Demon and Wizards Album" ENJOY
Do you want to have a "peculiar" experience in the metal world? try the following: Band: Accept (german Band) Music: Fast as a Shark (album Restless and Wild) Music: Balls to the Wall (album Balls to the Wall) Music: Metal Heart (album Metal Heart)
That was great! Fun to see you experience Heep for the first time. Glad you enjoyed them! You’re right, the bass *should* have been mentioned. I’m with you in favoring July Morning of these. I liked all of your comments and enjoyed your enjoyment of “Gypsy” as well It’s a pipe dream but I wish I could be your personal Uriah Heep advisor, HAHAHA. You probably know the feeling, you want the reacter to react to exactly what YOU want her or him to react to. and when you know a band’s full catalog you know there are deep cuts that others aren’t going to suggest but, maybe someday you’ll get to some of them. Keep hope alive. and I understand choosing democracy as a way to approach this.These were all good choices, no problem whatsoever with these. That was an odd version of July Morning... I did think it was the original singer but now I’m not so sure...The replacement guy may just sound a lot like David Byron. But, you got the gist of the song. Original would be best off of “Look at Yourself”. or the live version off of “Uriah Heep Live”, 1973, Black cover with white writing. Come to think of it that’s probably a good way to find the true original, - add in the album title along with the song title in a search. Might work... or maybe also add the word “original“. I will reiterate my top other choices in another comment. Thanks kira for this excellent reaction!
@@kirawasareactor oh yea 70s Judas, I just got the Stained Class album this friday, along with Long Live Rock'n'Roll by Rainbow, already love them both to death. You could try more Rainbow songs, like Temple of the King, Self Portrait, Sixteenth Century Greensleeves, Long Live Rock'n'Roll, Rainbow Eyes and Gates of Babylon.
You haven't listened to Uriah Heep. The band carried on through many incarnations with, ultimately, Mick Box remaining the only constant. But the Uriah Heep lineup that is legend is: - David Byron, vocals/spectacular frontman - Ken Hensley, keyboards, guitars, vocals - Lee Kerslake, percussion, vocals - Gary Thain, bass - Mike Box, guitar and one of the nicest guys in rock and roll
Thank you all for the support over the last few months! I've been really keen to launch my Patreon for a while now... check it out: www.patreon.com/kirawasareactor
Also sorry about the big L on this video's focus. It had to eventually happen for me to learn to be more diligent bout it. On a positive note, this is the third video in a row where RUclips has left the comments alone. I think the problem is fixed yesss
congrats on your patreon sadly im not able to pay
@@wow8255 thank you!! and no problem, youtube vids won't be affected
@@kirawasareactor if you think motorhead is an intimidating name wait till you see black metal names and logos
@@wow8255 people be recommending me bands like Burzum and i'm like what does that even mean
@@kirawasareactor i swear one day im gonna spell out a bands name and the next thing i know it everything in my room starts levitating im calling it
Heep are so underrated, fantastic band
Uriah heep, The magicians bday, lady in black, rainbow demon, paradise/the spell
Love your list. 4of my favorites
Excellent choice of songs, they're all excellent and amazing.
My favorite Uriah Heep song was always Look At Yourself, I'm surprised why this was not recommended more often.
I agree, I would have requested 'Look at Yourself' as well.
Look at yourself was tied with July Morning on her list, lol
Wizard , lady in Black , July Morning .... yes indeed the older ones ... those fox dancing thing later on was just shit tbh
Rainbow Demon is awesome but so is a lot of their music! The person who introduced me to them said to listen to the songs Listen To Yourself and July Morning. I have a dvd that's a collection of their music involving Byron and it's all in DTS 5.1 and sounds amazing.
"I love organs...". You might want to rephrase that. Loffin'
Uriah Heep is my all-time favourite band. I'm aware I'm in the minority on this one, but there's something about their sound and their relentlessly positive attitude that just makes me happy.
Edit: You mentioned the bass. The original bass on this was Gary Thain, a brilliant musician who was tragically electrocuted on stage. He survived, but never played again.
For most of the 70s, Heep had three terrific singers in the band. Lead vocal David Byron, organist Ken Hensley, and drummer Lee Kerslake all had wonderful voices.
Saw them in 1980 and they were positive and happy then. Great singer and fantastic theatrical sound and stage presence for the whole band.
I always listen to Uriah Heep on Sunday. I call it my Church music.
Gary Thain wasn't the bassist on the original July Morning, and he did play again after being electrocuted. He was sacked in 1975 due to his heroin addiction. He died shortly after in his London flat after overdosing. He originally came from New Zealand.
My fiance is the drummer in Uriah Heep - we watching thisnd we love it! hah!
You lucky lady!
As a bass player, I heartily approve of your love of the bottom end. We aim to please but generally get overlooked because most people are hearing and watching the guitarist and singer!
Which is why I'm so happy that Steve Harris, Geezer Butler and even Nikki Sixx exist. People who don't let any other people in the band hog all the spotlight :-)
How many times can someone pronounce Uriah Heep wrong in 15 minutes? Tune in to find out..
Uriah Heep was a character that Dickens created, the character comes the novel David Copperfield, I first saw them live back in 1975 in the UK.
lol
SCORPIONS
-Fly to the rainbow 🌈
-Evening wind🌬
-Inheritance$$$
-Drifting sun 🌞
-Crying days😭
-Lonesome crow 🦅
-Far away 👋
-Sails of Charon ⛵
-Your light💫
and many many more....
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She loves bass, so a must for her is Longing For Fire!
@@justinnielsen9766 I agree but it a short song and im greedy . I need as much SCORPIONS as I can get
You gotta try "Blue Oyster Cult" someday...
Oh, yes!!!! Cities On Flame, Burning For You and Astronomy!!!
Not exactly a metal band, but a big influence on metal. Also very snarky, NYC, and Jewish. Is mean that in the best way.
If you want an important early influence on metal that comes from Oz, I recommend Buffalo. Check out the track "Sunrise."
@@silasrodrigues4838 The Golden Age of Leather too.
Kira, Magician's Birthday is long and you will love it. We all know a certain passage performed on a certain instrument would be worth you listening on it's own, and it's also a great and dynamic fantasy adventure.
I was a little bit surprised "Lady in black" didn't make the cut. Then again, it's slightly overplayed. However, on the newer stuff you might want to give a go at "Nail on the head" :)
Grazed by Heaven
If I am not mistaken, you are listening to a re-recorded version of July Morning. This features Bernie Shaw on vocals.....The original was David Byron. The original is definitely superior, but Bernie does the song justice.
RIP Gary Thain,bass player & a Kiwi
I was sat in front of Trevor Boulder at one gig and he did things that show that I felt if I tried would do myself an injury. I was in awe.
You gotta try some early Scorpions too. 😉 I'm just gonna say "Sails of Charon"
Yea they're on my radar
@@kirawasareactor very noice
@@DennisTrovato Charon being #1 song under their name too!
@@kirawasareactor big yay
@@kirawasareactor sails of charon is one of the greatest intro solos of all time
I’ve seen them in Istanbul 2 years ago, they were pretty impressive for a band of people in their 70’s
"B A S S"
-Kira, probably
omg
FIRST TIME WATCHING THIS GROOVY FOXY CHICK. GREAT FIND BY ME! AND GREAT JOB BY HER!
Uriah Heep: Tales
Heep has mellow songs, too, and they are great.
Try something from early Whitesnake, like Don't Break My Heart Again.
Fully support this idea, but I'm not sure how well some of David's lyrics will be received. Cough cough slide it in cough cough i'll be your back door man cough cough
@@sergejmiladinovic1181 In all honesty, his lyrics throughout Whitesnake were always like that. Slip of the Tongue? Yep.
@@johnafirth Oh yes, I know! I'm a huge Whitesnake fan (well mostly everything ranging from the beginning to Slip of the Tongue, and only a few songs afterwards such as Too Many Tears and Forevermore). And I like his lyrics, they're always bluesy and/or kind of humorously tongue-in-cheek, but some people might get offended by them.
Hell yeah! Early Whitesnake deserves more love. Walking in the Shadow of the Blues, Steal Away, Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City (which is a cover, but a damn great one), Nighthawk/Vampire Blues, Don't Mess With Me
As a Bass Player I allways enjoy when a Person enjoys the Bass in a Song. :D
If you do a follow up Uriah Heep video like you did for some other artists I truly recommend Lady in Black & Lady in Black & Lady in black and Look at yourself. Did I mention Lady in Black.
After that maybe look at delving into Blue Oyster Cult
In Bulgaria we have a tradition named after the song July Morning. Every year, on the 1st of July we watch the sunrise on the beach and listen to rock music.
You listened to a live or re-recorded version of "July Morning." I'm honestly not sure what it is, but it's definitely not the original studio version.
Isn't this from "Uriah Heep Live" (1973)?
This version had the current singer Bernie Shaw. He does a great job, but he's not the original singer.
@@jarnolait TY. He REALLY sounds like Byron on this!
Bravo young lady, welcome to one of the best 70s bands……😃😃😃
Loving the reactions. Try some Lemmy (Motorhead) era Hawkwind. I suggest Magnu, Brainstorm and Psychedelic Warlords as a start
omg I don't want to spoil how Motorhead goes.... but .... yes
@@kirawasareactor Totally different to Motorhead, By the way Motorhead is a Hawkwind song written by Lemmy
Yes! Hawkwind are my favourite band of all bands. Please do investigate some of their copious back catalogue (50 years and counting!)
URIAH HEEP is the name of a fiction character created by Charles Dickens from his novel DAVID COPPERFIELD
This girl is amazing!! you should try to listen other uriah heep's songs from the classic era! Uriah Heep is one of the best bands ever!
Supreme beauty of chaos...Legend
What do you get when you cross Deep purple with 3Dog night? Uriah Heep 🤘🤯💪 🎸
Heep. Hell yeah. Demons & Wizards and I'm Magician's Birthday kick ass.
YES. Didn't see the other song titles til after posting. Cheers.
Listen to Rain by Heep. it's a beautiful ballad which makes the most of David Byron's wonderful voice.
"Salisbury" also an epic song from their album "Salisbury"
The bassplayer on this version is probably Trevor Bolder, long time member and also famous from David Bowie's Spiders from Mars.
The UH bassplayer from the mid Seventies Gary Thain was also incredible.
Trevor Bolder came much later in 1977 for the Firefly album,after John Wetton´s departure,in this song and album (Very ´eavy ... Very ´umble)from 1970 the bass player is actually Paul Newton
@@dreamerdeceiver6592 Yes, I know but the version she listened to, did'nt sound like the original version with David Byron.
@@mvjonsson i was referring only to gypsy you are probably referring to july morning which is not the original
@@mvjonsson this july morning probably has trevor bolder in it yeah as it´s bernie shaw on vocals,i was at the gypsy part when i made the comment haha
@@dreamerdeceiver6592 I hope Kira will listen to the original version as Byron's vocals is so amazing. He is the favourite singer of King Diamond who also named his son after him.
Try some Opeth songs-
•Sorceress.
•Ghost of Perdition.
•Blackwater Park.
•Harvest.
•Godhead's Lament.
Opeth are one of the greatest Metal bands. They have a
serene mix of beauty and brutality.
Opeth will blow your mind!!!
Also,Awesome video!!!.
Don't scare her off man lol,....it will be quite awhile yet until she is ready for Mikaels growls, she has not even got to Lemmy yet haha
@@jayjaytee9944 You still have to start somewhere in Death Metal to get into it.
Trevor bolder the bassist was a friend of mine, awesome player and a really nice bloke 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Gary Thain was the original bass player,died a premature death(not drugs) & for a while,one of the most famous New Zealanders on the planet,
You liked the bass on "July Morning". Pretty sure that was Gary Thain, who was a New Zealander who played with Uriah Heep, but died tragically at 27 in 1975
Fellow hipsters young and old and in between you might want to sign the petition to get them in the Rock and roll Hall of shame or fame
Heepsters not hipsters auto incorrect struck again
Wow... I never realized that Bruce Dickinson was mimicking David Byron so much.
Uriah Heep known for their vocal harmonies. On All three numbers David Byron are singing. Such a great singer. RIP. On July Morning Paul Newton plays the bass. On the two others Gary Thain played the bass. RIP. You should try The Wizard
Loved it. I told you David Byron was a major singer. I wanna check your list there on "Stealing" and "The Wizard". You rock Kira. I mean it!!!
Got the video today only 20 min after it was released. There was something wrong with the comments... Only got to comment now. #frustrated...rsrs
God! How could I forget!!! Check "Sweet Freedom"!
So glad you liked them, I hope you'll do a part 2 some day!
a few other bands from the early 70s (with great BASS) to check out:
Budgie: guts - rocking man - breadfan - baby please don't go - in for the kill - crash course in brain surgery
Blue Öyster Cult: cities on flame with rock and roll - the red & the black - ME 262 - astronomy
Nazareth: morning dew - razamanaz - broken down angel - this flight tonight
Also congrats on the patreon! love the names you used :)
This is not the original album cut of JULY MORNING. And as you have noticed this tune is clearly inspired by CHILD IN TIME by Deep Purple, the voice is singing a very slow part while the organ goes in three times along, just like in Child in Time, then Byron tries to do the same screams getting high and higher. We called this "a very evident inspiration".
i love uriah heep the best band years 70
That bass player, Gary Thain, is from New Zealand, and passed away at l think the age of 27 or 28.
Motorhead was led by Lemmy Kilmister who came from the band Hawkwind who actually had a song called Motorhead. You should check them out, they've been playing space rock since 1969 and are still going led by Dave Brock.
When I seen that Uriah Heep pop up on your review ,I hit the like button
with out even hearing a word you said!...😊
Uriah Heep amazing band.
Now try Salisbury and look at yourself. Great music right at your fingertips
that really was a golden era of bass playing. some truly magnificent bass work on Sabbath, Zep, Maiden, Priest, Purple, Heap, Rainbow and so many more! I'm a bassplayer and these are my touchstones for quality writing and spacious production that leaves room for the bass player! :D
definitely doing it the right way by starting back at the roots of it all. a lot or reactors just see that people have done Slayer's Reign in Blood and leap straight in with that and that's not a sensible plan!! you have to work up to that stuff...
Noooo you missed Lady in Black 😱 ... if you ever go back to Uriah Heep that's number 1!!!
ok lock it in!
And RAINBOW DEMON 👌🏻
Simpathy
I saw them in 1973 along with ZZ Top and I still have my ticket stub.
Not saying it's "wrong" but at least July Morning is also not the original version from the 70s, but I think a re-recording from 2009.
Then the Line-Up would be
Bernie Shaw - vocals
Mick Box - guitar,
Phil Lanzon - keyboards
Trevor Bolder - bass
Russell Gilbrook - drums
Mick Box is the only one still active in Uriah Heep from the beginning.
In the 70s they had some changes (some of them tragic) of bass players, and in the late 70s also vocalists.
The main line-up of the early albums would be
David Byron - vocals
Mick Box - guitar
Ken Hensley - keyboards
Paul Newton - bass
and changing drummers, before they found Lee Kerslake in 1972.
That would in parts explain some different sound. Bernie Shaw is strong, but also not getting younger. The late David Byron would be their original voice, together with vocal harmonies of course, and Ken Hensley the orignial organ player.
Also, on July Morning there is an additional Keyboard solo by Manfrad Mann, on a very early Synthesizer :D It may sound a bit cheesy today. But (if only for yourself) also listen to the studio version on the Look At Yourself album!
(I think most of the time finding out which album a song was on first, and finding that version makes the most sense? If it isn't something special)
Try listening to July Morning Live in Birmingham 1973. You can hear Gary Thain's crazy bass lines.
Music from my high school days in the seventies, thanks.
I finally got round to a deep dive into Uriah Heep right before the Pandemic. So fucking good, they’ve helped carry me right through to 2021.
Yes, awesome!!!
Gary Thain was the bass player for UH....highly underrated & his bass playing is never discussed among other musicians or bass players ...what a shame ...tragically died from drug use in the mid 70s..
THANK YOU. First band I ever saw live, aged 15, 1976 at Wembley Arena. Mum & dad took us! We loved them in our house and they were amazing. Easy Livin, Sunrise, The Wizard, Magician's Birthday the list goes on. Please do more. You can find great live stuff on YT of them. Live a Budokan is pretty dope. They had the supreme line up when I saw them. Easy Livin is fab.
I had to learn quickly that most played songs on Spotify often don't represent, what I like about a band, so I always dive into the discography directly and find out myself. However, there's nothing wrong about Uriah Heep songs like Lady in Black or The Wizard. It's just others are so much better. I'd additionally recommend: Bird of Prey, Salisbury (both from Salisbury), Pilgrim (from Sweet Freedom) and then The Hanging Tree (from Firefly) to add something more adult oriented rock.
3 awesome songs right there, looking forward to watching you react to this Kira.
July Morning is a classic - What you listened to was not the original album version which is far superior and contains the famous whiplash guitar moment. Lead singer David Byron was definitely doing Ian Gillan vocals & screams - and if you listen to a track called "Come Away Melinda" you will be convinced that is Gillan. Lol - add a Hammond organ and - well you can see where their influences lay. Please listen to the original July Morning in your own time and see what I mean. I'm surprised noone else noticed you heard a different mix entirely.
Just scrolled through the comments to see if anyone mentions the different version of July Morning... :-) I'm not quite sure what version Kira listened to. It was good but the original is the best.
This version was missing something. One of those things was the synthesizer solo at the end of the song. I've always liked that. The original July Morning featured an early use of a Moog synthesizer played by Manfred Mann. Only a few musicians owned one back in 1971. Ken Hensley started to play a synthesizer himself a couple of years later. He was a great keyboard player and wrote some fantastic songs.
Many bands from the 1960s and the 1970s had a keyboardist. They mostly played the organ. Some of them started to play other keyboard instruments as well but the organ was a big part of the sound.
I also want to mention that the "Deep Purple in Rock" album (their first "heavy" album with Ian Gillan) and the first Uriah Heep album came out at the same time in July 1970. Both of these bands have some similarities of course but still have a unique style of their own. They've written some of the most memorable songs in history.
I liked your comment. Take care and enjoy the music.
@@Vimana I do like Kira's posts but with so much jumping through tracks so fast, most people wouldn't pick up on any differences. She should let tracks play all the way through, as there are reaction posts to entire albums, unedited, & tracks longer than 15 minutes, unless they actually pause the track to speak. Kira's enthusiasm is wonderful so lets see more rather than cut & edited so much. Let's enjoy every moment of tracks along with her. That would be so cool.
@@jimled50jl49 I agree. It would be nice to see the whole reactions. Well, Kira does what she does and I'm ok with that.
One of my favorites is "JustJP". He makes very good music reaction videos and often listens to the whole album as well. He takes his time and often finds something meaningful to say.
@@Vimana I do watch others who listen to full tracks & albums but I must admit Kira is a joy to watch. Her reactions are for me the best of the bunch.
Much yay
AWWW
Motorhead my favourite band. Try Overkill, we are the road crew, sweet revenge, capricorn, iron horse and of course the track motorhead which was a track by Lemmys previous band Hawkwind
I don't know what you're listening to here. But this is a very recent version of Uriah Heep. Good as it is its not a patch on the band that originally recorded this song. Go to the Live 73 album and listen to the same song. The reason you love the bass by the way is he's playing the bass lines of the late Gary Thain (New Zealnder) one of the most fluid and musical bass players there's ever been. If you listen to it, remember it's live!
Hi kira again another entertaining reaction🤘blue oyster cult in the next few weeks 🤞fire of unknown origin and shooting shark to add to your list 😀
You listened to a lesser version of July Morning, the absolute best version is from Uriah Heep Live '72.
I most of Uriah Heep the David Bryon era except the high and the mighty. His voice was ruined by alcohol, I believe. A few years later he got his voice back but died too young. Uriah Heep had it's share of tragedy. But survived for over 52 years.
Uriah Heep rules
Fantastic band! Which "July Morning" Bernie Shaw and Non Byron? Congratulations for the reaction
Some other great Uriah Heep songs to check out, Sunrise, The Wizard, Stealing, Lady In Black.
Saw them many times. Also saw them on their very first tour back in 1970 or 71, they opened for Steppinwolf in Houston, Texas. All these songs, I heard live.
Kira, are you chopping the music up so your uploads don't get blocked? Also the music is low in the mix compared to your voice. It is your channel and you can do as you please but as someone who has been watching reaction videos for the last year I can tell you i watch to hear the music as much to see the reaction. You may want to consider being open to re formating. In any case best wishes and continued success to you.
I'm not that much into Uriah Heep, but still loved the video! :D
70's Scorpions are definitely a good place to go. I like their 80s stuff (not as much, though), but they were amazing in the 70s. And before moving into the 80s, I'd suggest to give Thin Lizzy a spin or two. Phil Lynott was a poet, and a great bass player too! Cowboy Song, Emerald, Opium Trail, Don't Believe a Word...
The UFO video was awesome too BTW. You rock, Kira 💪💜
70's SCORPIONS!!!! ULI ROTH BABY!!!
Fun fact: Easy Livin' is probably about finding Jesus. "I've been forgiven / Since you've taken your place in my heart".
The very heavy tone makes it easy to miss.
Sorry to disappoint you, but its not about jesus. Its about how outsiders see the life of a rock star being an easy living.
That comes straight from the mouth of Ken Hensley who wrote it in 15 minutes.
HEIL THE HEEP !!!!!!
Hmmmm... Motorhead. Well, I'm guessing most people will say "Ace Of Spades," so I'm gonna recommend:
"Overkill" (live version, preferably from "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith)
"Bomber,"
"Iron Fist" (there's an awesome promo video for this one - mostly them on stage)
"Stay Clean" (with a bass solo by Lemmy)
"The Hammer" (this one is about the drummer - Philthy "Animal" Taylor)
"City Kids" (early Motorhead)
"Motorhead" (written by Lemmy when he was in Hawkwind)
You really can't leave the 70s without properly listening to KISS. They are an inspiration to many big 80s metal bands as much as Purple and Sabbath were. Cool song would be: Deuce, Strutter, 100,000 Years, Hotter Than Hell, Rock Bottom, She, Detroit Rock City, God of Thunder, Love Gun. And let's stop there 😉.
Nobody *ever* mentions the bass.
Well, unless it's Chris Squire or Geddy Lee.
First time listening July Morning circa 1987, I feel I was last generation to hear this song but I was wrong at all.
Uriah rhymes with Mariah !👌
gotta strengthen those neuron connections
These old bands usually always told a story in their music ,so it isnt just a bunch
of instruments that is banging a tune ,take note of that an really pay attention
to what you are listening too ,it will be more interesting to know an help you
further down the road ,some members had also branched off of other bands
an moved on to form others ,bands also did sequels in their songs to the stories.
Also I might add ,be careful on some of the reviews on the older bands if you mention
certain band members names ,some have past away an no longer with us as die hard
fans can be sensitive!
All in all ,have fun with it an good luck as the history of the rock world goes deep an mysterious ,
an can be magical!...😎
Hi Kira, Your hair looks great 👍
I love your reactions. Rock On Girl 🎸
That's mighty Gary Thain in the bass !
Thank you for reacting to one of my all time favorite bands. I think it is great young people are discovering the music I was enjoying 45 years ago. It gives me hope for the future of music. If you liked that song, you might want to try "Return to Fantasy". Another epic song. Find the studio version. It also has some great bass work from John Wetton and Big Hammond B3 organ with the swirling and screaming Leslie speaker. David Byron defined the vocal sound for what would become Heavy Metal. Keep listening and keep exploring the Uriah Heep music catalog and the other great forgotten bands of the early 70's. Other tracks you might want explore Magicians Birthday, Salisbury, Bird of Prey, High Priestess, Lady in Black, Love Machine, "The entire "Demon and Wizards Album" ENJOY
Do you want to have a "peculiar" experience in the metal world? try the following:
Band: Accept (german Band)
Music: Fast as a Shark (album Restless and Wild)
Music: Balls to the Wall (album Balls to the Wall)
Music: Metal Heart (album Metal Heart)
I loved your reaction to this great band. New subscriber 🖤
Ah yes, The Magicians Bidet!
The band MOTOR HEAD was named after a term that describes a person that uses meth amphetamine type of SPEED drug as recreation !!
Easy livin the original group
That was great! Fun to see you experience Heep for the first time. Glad you enjoyed them! You’re right, the bass *should* have been mentioned. I’m with you in favoring July Morning of these. I liked all of your comments and enjoyed your enjoyment of “Gypsy” as well
It’s a pipe dream but I wish I could be your personal Uriah Heep advisor, HAHAHA. You probably know the feeling, you want the reacter to react to exactly what YOU want her or him to react to. and when you know a band’s full catalog you know there are deep cuts that others aren’t going to suggest but, maybe someday you’ll get to some of them. Keep hope alive. and I understand choosing democracy as a way to approach this.These were all good choices, no problem whatsoever with these. That was an odd version of July Morning... I did think it was the original singer but now I’m not so sure...The replacement guy may just sound a lot like David Byron. But, you got the gist of the song. Original would be best off of “Look at Yourself”. or the live version off of “Uriah Heep Live”, 1973, Black cover with white writing. Come to think of it that’s probably a good way to find the true original, - add in the album title along with the song title in a search. Might work... or maybe also add the word “original“. I will reiterate my top other choices in another comment. Thanks kira for this excellent reaction!
"Pilgrim" It is one of their best
Ah yes Motorhead next. What'll it be after?
70s Judas and Iron Maiden. the classics
@@kirawasareactor oh yea 70s Judas, I just got the Stained Class album this friday, along with Long Live Rock'n'Roll by Rainbow, already love them both to death.
You could try more Rainbow songs, like Temple of the King, Self Portrait, Sixteenth Century Greensleeves, Long Live Rock'n'Roll, Rainbow Eyes and Gates of Babylon.
@@flaviusdamian7741 Oh RnR by Rainbow is something I want to get to!
Shoutout to pretty much exactly the Rainbow songs that Flavius listed!
And Maiden & Priest are just the divine icing on the cake!
@@kirawasareactor Have you given up on your Sabbath journey? I hope not!
But those are not the original versions of the songs... I guess it still counts. Good reaction, though.
ye I searched 'July Morning' on spotify and it came up with 15 versions. i was like.. what
@@kirawasareactor Don't worry.
You haven't listened to Uriah Heep. The band carried on through many incarnations with, ultimately, Mick Box remaining the only constant. But the Uriah Heep lineup that is legend is:
- David Byron, vocals/spectacular frontman
- Ken Hensley, keyboards, guitars, vocals
- Lee Kerslake, percussion, vocals
- Gary Thain, bass
- Mike Box, guitar and one of the nicest guys in rock and roll
Magician's Birthday....great :story" song...
Great stuff!!! Uriah Heep has a style/sound that is reminiscent of Deep Purple.