Can confirm, Gojira is the best live show I've ever seen (both times!) Joe is insanely talented, him and Devin Townsend both with their pitch screaming. As a metal vocalist myself, I am very jealous of the both of them.
He absolutely is an insanely good live vocalist and done those toned growls better than anyone! That being said they’re definitely doing some layering in the studio and on at least one of those vocal tracks he’s singing cleanly. But that doesn’t take away from the performance one bit
Yeah man, he is a fantastic drummer, and he plays a Megabell ride, so he’s got a leg up with me. I met him, and got to chill with him for about 45 minutes, before a show in Texas. I was talking to him about drumming, of course. I told him that his drumming informs my playing immensely. Also said that I sometimes want to meditate and get my life right, when I listen to their lyrics! He says, “ No Brother, meditate while playing music!” “Then you will truly know what God is!” Just melted my 🧠
Ah yes, the 45/4 time signature intro. There’s so much crazy stuff with the percussion in this song; it’s definitely one of my favorite tracks from one of my favorite bands.
This is simply one of the best modern metal compositions. This album, The Way of All Flesh, and its predecessor, From Mars to Sirius, are two of the most important and best metal albums of the 21st century. Very happy to see you have the pleasure of hearing it. The last minute or so ending to the song is the "album theme" that repeats a few times across the album.
It's not hard to do if you can growl. I can do it and it makes me wonder why anyone wouldn't use it, at least a little. It's kind of hard to hit the notes without warmimg up. I think what geebz was hearing was where they double tracked it to make fifths with his own voice.
Gojira has a lot of metallica influence, so he may have derived his style a little from hetfield combined with his harsher death influences. Joe has a far more distorted scream than het, but he most likely incorporated hets style in his own.
This song truly is incredible. The lyrics make it even moreso. It's honestly a little hard for me to listen to it sometimes because the emotions are so overwhelming. Definitely look them up if you want to understand the meaning of this song even deeper. Geebz hit it on the head, but there's so much more that they are saying.
That's actually true, good point. It's very heavy, extremely heavy, yet beautiful. Like a thunderstorm, extremely violent, something that could actually kill you without blinking an eye, yet so beautiful to look at.
Boy!! Great start to my day with all the comments. 🤕HA, thanks for commiserating about my shoulder - damn this thing SUCKS. ☕Also, few people already bought me some coffee for this reaction - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!☕
I would love it if you did Reptile by Periphery (and you would too!). They are a cool mix of metalcore and prog metal. It’s a long song, but a masterpiece!
More Rishloo! Or Agent Fresco! (By the way, as this is popping up in many comments: there are multiple vocal tracks in the studio version, enhancing the harshiness and the melody. However, he can hit notes while screaming live, but of course it doesn't sound the same - even though I personally prefer the rawness of the live versions)
We only pushed for it because we knew you'd love it. It's one of the true Masterpieces of modern metal in my opinion, just so much to love. Hope that shoulder gets better soon.
It's the first time I've seen someone hone in on the bass so fast. it's the one part to Gojira that doesn't get the appreciation it deserves in my opinion, it's always flawless.
13:00 With Gojira, Meshuggah and Devin Townsend you'll notice they actually growl and scream specific notes. They all have very melodic growls in a way
That ending is so deep, emotional. Makes me think in life like a strange meaningless illusion, a constant flow in a river looking and founding the meaning of life. Sounds stupid, but these are my thoughts. Thanks man.
about the growling and the possibility that they are singing the melodie behind, he actually is capable of growling while perform a melodie and it's one of the things that makes Joe Duplantier so special and talented, you can clearly listen to this in a lot of live songs, nobady knows how he does it, but he actually does it and it's amazing
It actually is known, even though not easy and quite demanding. And in the studio they use multiple vocal layers to enhance the effect, and that's why it sounds different from the live versions (and I prefer live, personally).
Even though he can reach notes while screaming, he uses multiple tracks in the recording. That's why he doesn't sound exactly the same live. I prefer the live sound, btw. Sometimes, in the studio, it is almost like a bunch of guys screaming in a tunnel.
@@mfC0RD I feel like Gojira went overboard with the multi tracked vocals in their new record. It sounds like a million different people trying to sing at once and I can't even tell what I'm supposed to feel.
SO PUMPED FOR THIS!! Gojira really nails such a unique sound in this one. So long, drawn out (but in a good way!), and keeping it up only when it's needed. Fantastic as always, Geebz! Maybe Low Lands next for Gojira? Last full song off of _Magma_ from them, and it ends with a super punchy and tweaked breakdown for the last minute or so. One of my fave's from them!
@@khazad2112 Honestly I have no clue how to communicate to you how false you are. Gojira lyrics try to communicate some really interesting ideas, and I believe they are well aquatinted with the Gnostic gospels as well. Their music becomes infinitely more interesting lyrically if you have an understanding of those things. From Mars to Sirius as an album is insanely interesting conceptually. Rush is great too, not exactly my cup of tea but saying Gojira has no lyrical depth because an artist you like speaks to you more is just weird.
12:00 - Funny thing is, Mario's drumming style is more the result of 7 years of Jazz lessons than a direct evolution of those classic drummers. He himself said in an interview that he wanted to learn Jazz drumming to become a better Metal drummer. : ) 13:2 - Yes he was. Joe is one of the few Metal singers who can scream in pitch, which is kind of a contradiction in itself because, in theory, screaming should be pitchless.
Geebz dude....this is the actual one for all Gojira fans who have followed them from the start! Loved your first reaction to an almost impossible song to cover in one take. So much going on rhythmically, musically and just down right overall expressionally from what they can produce in one song. IMO this was their Swansong.... pushing the envelope, futuristic track that can never be repeated again (A bit like Rosetta Stoned - Tool....for its time). Nothing has ever been repeated or touched on any later recordings (for both tracks)....but thankfully we have the privilege to be able to go back and just study, listen and damn right admire what was written musically and lyrically to these absolute fucking masterpieces which were written in that time and period!! Its a good time to be alive with all this music from these great musicians....which are still alive and kicking....and we still get the chance to see these bands live!! Because believe you me in 20-30 years time people will be looking at out generation in envy because they were to young or not born to actually witness these extraordinary bands in the flesh. We are so blessed, so be at peace everyone and be happy we are in this magnificent age of music. Peace y'all....love to everyone x
Ya, him and Blake Richardson are untouchable when it comes to more modern metal bands. There are a ton of other great drummers out there but these 2 are insanely creative and technically sound.
@@Ross-om1ht in my mind, has nothing in terms of intensity. I mean he plays like a calculator, but his expression and intensity in my mind, are thereafter as well.
Gojira - Oroborus!!!!!! They’re my favorite band, just watched you decompose Forty Two and Six and fell in love with your knowledge and ability to convey exactly what makes a track great and I’ve gottttt to hear you do Oroborus
Joe Duplantier's screams are actually that melodic, I'm pretty sure there isn't any singing track behind that melody. EDIT: much more informed people have replied and said that while his scream is super melodic, they of course still added extra tracks for singing behind the growling tracks. Thanks everyone!
His screams are crazy melodic. I’m pretty sure he does layer with singing on studio tracks though. There’s the isolated tracks of toxic garbage island, there’s 4 growl tracks and 2 singing i believe.
Him and Chuck Schuldiner excel in melodic growling. Symbolic by Death remains one of the most amazing Metal albums ever conceived. Honestly, i don't think there will ever be two bands as revolutionary as Death and Gojira in the Death and Extreme Metal scenes.
Oh man the rythm on this one is just insane. France has some cool musicians uh? Caroline Jordan has some awesome shoulder stretches on RUclips if needed. I think 2 videos a day should be max because no notifications are sent to subscribers if you upload more! Love
I discovered Gojira and Dagoba at the same time. ..both French of course. I wasn't sure who I enjoyed more, but safe to say Gojira is definitely my all time favorite now.
FINALLY! This song is HUGE for us Gojira fans and you gave it justice as always! Great job maaaaaan Btw a little fun fact by a metal singer here: all distortions are pitch based, so technically you can sing a scale growling ahahahah BUT the "gojira screams" are something unusual and very very advanced, the singer is reaaaaally driving an emotional journey everytime he sings!
He's engaging his vocal chords too much and if he kept up this style he'd have blown out his voice like Matt Heafy did a decade ago. That's why he's been doing so much more clean singing on the last two albums and why the vocals aren't as loud on Fortitude. Although there's a silver lining in that after recovering Matt's vocals are better on In the Court of the Dragon than they were on Shogun, so maybe the same will be true for Joe?
@@unoriginal_name7091 yeah his type of vocals are kinda exhausting, and for those who started some years ago it was really hard to find a good teacher and/or scientific research on harsh vocals. Even now it's not easy to separate what's reliable and not. As you said also Matt Heafy and Mikael Åkerfeldt went through something similar, finding themselves forced to change vocal style over an issue of non-sustainability. I really hope he's finding a good balance for his technique bc they are definitely one of my favourite bands 🖤
I can hear Esoteric Surgery just after that ending ^^ Great point of view on a superb song! For another great drummer stamina showcase and great song, I'd recommend Where Dragons Dwell :)
You will absolutely love the composition and pure power of "Heaviest Matter of the Universe" by Gojira - a very appropriately named song - so powerful.
Gojira literally has the best outro riffs of any band I've ever heard. This one is my favorite, but close behind are Grind, New Found, The Shooting Star, Pray, and Flying Whales.
Great that you're doing more gojira Geebz. This is one of their best for sure. From the sky, vacuity, ouroborous, remembrance, where dragon's dwell, heaviest matter of the universe... sooo much great music. If you want an example of French hardcore you should check out the band landmvrks, they're a relatively new band that is great at taking from many different genres and making something all their own. Would be great to see them on the channel!
My favorite song. Ever. I'm not a mosher, but when they started playing that song the lost time I saw them live I couldn't help myself. Had to get in the pit.
Gojira is and always will be my favorite Extreme metal band. Sometimes Mastodon or Opeth take the spot light but Gojira breaks me down to raw emotion like no other band can
what you hear at the end of the song is a kind of intro to the next song, in which, the main riff that will sound is presented but in a much more melodic way and reversed, that is why it gives the feeling of transition, because on that album they made that kind of intros in a good part of the songs. I think it's a super cool detail to put on an album like that, it's just makes you to be hooked and in a brutal trance during all the songs, they trully are something special Gojira. Greetings from Spain and wishing you a speedy recovery on that shoulder!
I went to a show a long time ago to see a band I can't even remember. When I walked in a band I've never heard of (Gojira) started playing this song. I didn't know how to describe it other than it hit me right in my center. I was hooked ever since. These guys and Tool hit that center for me better than any band out there.
I'm an old metalhead. When you said we feel music, I feel metal. This music actually relaxes me and I let go of all tensions and stress. I can sleep to this. I just love it so much. Like you, I grew up with John Bonham, Neil Peart and this is completely different. I love Gojira's heaviest stuff but the newer albums are more melodic for sure. This song is really groovy too.
I’ve been on a 2 month long (and counting) Gojira awakening, realizing they are without a doubt one of the greatest metal bands to ever walk this earth, so it’s awesome to see musical experts like Geebz breaking it all down and helping you understand more about the music you know and love ❤️
Couldn't put it any better, if someone is feeling music it's Joe, such a connection to his work, and the care of the world he put into it. Those feelings really show
I need to tell you: I watched this video, then the other one you did followed by 2 more Gojira videos, then bought 4 of their albums. Thanks for introducing me to new stuff!
Thank you so much for reacting to this song !! :) You might like to work on some old Gojira stuff like Clone, or the "encore" song of Gojira concerts : The Gift of Guilt :) I'm patiently waiting for a The Gathering - Travel decomposition :)
There is a great element to the mix on and the performance of the vocals on this one, because I feel like the voice and the guitar are performed and mixed to sound alike, which creates really interesting harmonies.
The vocals actually aren’t layered. He is able to do a very tough technique in which he utilizes both sets of vocal chords. It is one of the things that sets him apart from other vocalists. He does it live to which makes it even more insane. Some other good examples is the gift of guilt and born in winter.
@@NeekoGood my apologies if what I said was worded poorly. What I meant was that his harsh vocals are not layered with clean vocals under to make them sound melodic. I am aware that there is likely some layering, whether it be double tracking or other mixing techniques, although from what I can tell it is used pretty sparingly.
hahaha your reaction when the song kicks in, is exactly why I watch these videos. Loved it. (plus of course the Decomposer chats).. but getting to re-live that moment again. Love it. \m/
You make a lot of very apt observations about music. A lot of the ideas that you share make me realize very interesting and profound things about the music I love that I never really realized before. Thank you for sharing.
For me, it was when I seen The Link (Alive) show. I was like: damn they sound so tight. Later I found out they had a reputation for just sounding really good live. Got to see them live twice, before they toured with Metallica. Which was a big milestone for them of course. 1st in an amphitheater. 2nd at a lounge. The rumors were true.
Thanks for this one Geebz! 🙏🏻 This is the best of the older stuff by Gojira. It's so sick. Mario is the most musical and interesting drummers in death metal, while remaining super brutal with his kick work and blasts.
Another example of the screaming/growling melodies is Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation. Think it's about time for Geebz to hear some Cattle decap. Please react to their song The Prophets of Loss. The production quality is great, and there's a lot to decompose, especially with Travis' vocal styles and layering.
Such a good track, and loved your reaction to the breakdown near the end, head-bobbing and stank-face the whole time! And yes he is growling melodically! One of the craziest things I’ve seen live, I don’t know how he does it.
Frozen shoulder does suck. Suddenly getting a wash or making, a drink/food becomes a teeth gritting endeavour. Physio with light resistance bands was a big help for me. Good luck with the recovery. Loving your insight, it's allowing me to appreciate music I love in a new way. As well as opening up new music for me.
Lyrics ---> Breathing slowly, mechanical heartbeat Losing contact with the living Almighty TV plugged, hybrid empty brain Don't see anything real in the game The tension is building constantly No reason just a reflex I have, driven by clockwork I try to keep an eye open And I realize I haven't closed my eyes in a long time Neglected emotions leading to catastrophic voyage on the other side I have been given so much stress and lack of confidence I've been given the gift of so small hope deep inside I haven't close my eyes in a long time, I am trying I cannot stomach these forms and colors anymore But I'm here to continue, after all I have been through I try to keep my eyes open, I am realizing This life and death more precious than anything I won't bring no material in the after life Take no possessions, I would rather travel light I'm of this kind that kills all day But I don't know yet how to die Art of dying is the way to let all go Within I practice, in the secret of my soul My shape in the reflector has Now for ever, a life on it's own
This is hands down the sickest live band on the planet. They annihilate anything you will ever witness. The precision, the ferocity, the syncopation… it’s truly the perfect storm. You will leave one of their shows a changed human being. Promise. 🤘🤘
You tried so hard not to bang your head at the beginning that your shoulder tweaked! Haha. I discovered this band through reaction videos and it's the best thing I ever did. You've got such a deep rabbit hole to dive down. I would be here all day if I was to recommend my favourites, so I'll just suggest to you to pick any song you fancy and I guarantee you'll be blown away. Thank you for your content Geebz, you've helped a lot of us through lockdown. I hope your shoulder gets better soon!
A ritual is such an appropriate way to describe this song. Having only discovered Gojira a year ago, it took some time to appreciate the intensity and transitions it's this journey. Excellent breakdown as always!! Hope your shoulder heals quickly!
Thank you! Enjoyed your take on this masterpiece. Nailed it Jean-Michael drives most of Gojira’s songs. The bad is is finally mixed properly on Fortitude. Brilliant. Thank you Decomposer.
Yes Geebz! Keep up the great work my man. Gojira is one of those bands that keeps getting better every album, which is hard to believe because every album is fantastic in its own way.
Trivium just dropped an insane new banger "In The Court Of The Dragon". I'd love to hear you decompose that track. If you're keen to more dive into their older music, I'd definitely recommend "Kirisute Gomen" or "Shogun".
I'm doing my "year-aniversary homework", would love to hear Low Lands, TOXIC GARBAGE ISLAND or Another World from Gojira :) (Clone is absolutely mental as well)
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He actually really is holding melodies while growling. It's insane (especially live)
That main riff and Joe’s vocals live is bruuuuuuuuuutallllllllllll
He sure is, Geebz
Can confirm, Gojira is the best live show I've ever seen (both times!) Joe is insanely talented, him and Devin Townsend both with their pitch screaming. As a metal vocalist myself, I am very jealous of the both of them.
He absolutely is an insanely good live vocalist and done those toned growls better than anyone! That being said they’re definitely doing some layering in the studio and on at least one of those vocal tracks he’s singing cleanly. But that doesn’t take away from the performance one bit
Yup… Now I appreciate it more knowing it’s a hard thing to do…
Mario Duplantier is such a sick drummer.
The best
The art of drumming
Understatement of the century
Yeah man, he is a fantastic drummer, and he plays a Megabell ride, so he’s got a leg up with me. I met him, and got to chill with him for about 45 minutes, before a show in Texas. I was talking to him about drumming, of course. I told him that his drumming informs my playing immensely. Also said that I sometimes want to meditate and get my life right, when I listen to their lyrics! He says, “ No Brother, meditate while playing music!” “Then you will truly know what God is!” Just melted my 🧠
(sic) drummer ^^
The Art Of Dying is the song that makes everyone fall in love with Mario Duplantier.
To me it was Space Time and remembrance, those just blew my little 11 years old brain back in the day
@@arthurdaffos1490BRRP...BRRP...BRRP...BRRP......BRBRBRBRB.......BRBRBRBRB...(CLANG).....BRBRBRBRBBEBRBRB......BRBRBR.......BRBRB..BRBRB...........BRBRBRBRBR...BRBRBRBRB
His drums are nothing without Guitar, Bass and Voice & rhythmic Guitar
i became exponentially more attracted to mario after seeing a video of him playing this masterpiece live,, GOD his energy and style
@@omarjurado5214 his drums are drums without guitar, bass and voice & rhythmic guitar
Ah yes, the 45/4 time signature intro. There’s so much crazy stuff with the percussion in this song; it’s definitely one of my favorite tracks from one of my favorite bands.
im just counting in 4/4 just fine
@@redtoesmaster2931the intro is in 45/4 when the guitar comes in. After the intro isnt.
@@redtoesmaster2931it sounds like 4/4 at first but as that bit goes on it slowly loses sync
@@bynosaurus4024 starts as 4/4, but there is a measure of 5/4 after a while, hence the phasing. but counting it as 45/4 is just unnecessary to me
it alternates between 4/4, 2/4, 24/16, and 21/16, but you can simplify it to 45/4
This is simply one of the best modern metal compositions. This album, The Way of All Flesh, and its predecessor, From Mars to Sirius, are two of the most important and best metal albums of the 21st century. Very happy to see you have the pleasure of hearing it. The last minute or so ending to the song is the "album theme" that repeats a few times across the album.
I agre
thing is, the "album theme" is esoteric surgery's melody reversed.
Also metal landmarks, “As the Palaces Burn” and “Ashes of the Wake”
@@samhand8270 you mean ashes and sacrament
@@dorijank4114 huh`?
Joe is great at actually harmonizing his growl vocals. He does it live. It's what sets him apart.
Joe is the singer I show people that "hate growl singing."
It's not hard to do if you can growl. I can do it and it makes me wonder why anyone wouldn't use it, at least a little. It's kind of hard to hit the notes without warmimg up. I think what geebz was hearing was where they double tracked it to make fifths with his own voice.
The only other one I can think of is Hetfield. Some great tonal screaming on ride the lighting and MOP. I like Joe better though.
Gojira has a lot of metallica influence, so he may have derived his style a little from hetfield combined with his harsher death influences. Joe has a far more distorted scream than het, but he most likely incorporated hets style in his own.
the melodic growling part is indeed joe singing and growling at the same time, absolutely mental
This song elevated Gojira in my eyes - heavy as anything but somehow hauntingly beautiful.
This song truly is incredible. The lyrics make it even moreso. It's honestly a little hard for me to listen to it sometimes because the emotions are so overwhelming. Definitely look them up if you want to understand the meaning of this song even deeper. Geebz hit it on the head, but there's so much more that they are saying.
I feel that 90% of their songs are "hauntingly beautiful" 🤘
another hauntingly beautiful song that you should check out is 'The Wreckage of the Stars' by Black Crown Initiate
@@250fmxcr Right! And the other 10% is hauntingly heavy
That's actually true, good point. It's very heavy, extremely heavy, yet beautiful. Like a thunderstorm, extremely violent, something that could actually kill you without blinking an eye, yet so beautiful to look at.
No fu**ing way!!! He did it! I can’t wait to watch this when I get home on the home theater system. Work couldn’t go any slower now
How'd it go
Watch it at work! Or in the bathroom on your phone. Just make sure that volume is cranked all the way up so your co-workers can jam too.
@@metalboy27 I am listening at work right now myself. Earbuds in haha
you still alive? xD
@@metalboy27 As a supervisor, I kind of hate you right now.
Pretty sure this song almost killed Geebz. We must be careful going forward. Great song and great decomposition. Well done sir.
L’enfaunt sauvage is another certified gojira classic you gotta hit at some point
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Up up up!!!
The whole album is astounding
Disagree , the first two albums are wayyy better in my opinion. Indians from the link stands out . Not a fan of anything after the art of dying
@@hobbes8737 yeah people are split between the first albums and the new ones but lets be onest ALL of them are good
Boy!! Great start to my day with all the comments. 🤕HA, thanks for commiserating about my shoulder - damn this thing SUCKS. ☕Also, few people already bought me some coffee for this reaction - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!☕
You need to react to Cryptopsy - Slit your guts
I think you’re the most qualified to break em down
I would love it if you did Reptile by Periphery (and you would too!). They are a cool mix of metalcore and prog metal. It’s a long song, but a masterpiece!
@@shawnburs601 He did 👍
More Rishloo! Or Agent Fresco!
(By the way, as this is popping up in many comments: there are multiple vocal tracks in the studio version, enhancing the harshiness and the melody. However, he can hit notes while screaming live, but of course it doesn't sound the same - even though I personally prefer the rawness of the live versions)
We only pushed for it because we knew you'd love it. It's one of the true Masterpieces of modern metal in my opinion, just so much to love. Hope that shoulder gets better soon.
Been looking forward to this one. This is their best song.
ONE of their best song
Guess it takes more than a packers fan to be in the know
They have alot of good songs but this is totaly the best one!
Agreed. I love this one so much
Heaviest Matter of the Universe or Flying Whales for me, but damn close.
It's the first time I've seen someone hone in on the bass so fast. it's the one part to Gojira that doesn't get the appreciation it deserves in my opinion, it's always flawless.
13:00 With Gojira, Meshuggah and Devin Townsend you'll notice they actually growl and scream specific notes.
They all have very melodic growls in a way
a lot of fucking bands do that nowadays
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That ending is so deep, emotional. Makes me think in life like a strange meaningless illusion, a constant flow in a river looking and founding the meaning of life. Sounds stupid, but these are my thoughts. Thanks man.
Oh wow, we're actually at Art of Dying. I wasnt expecting this now...over breakfast...
Cornflake intensity dialled to 11!!
MORE COFFEE!!!
Bassists never get enough love! Jean-Michel is an absolute beast
about the growling and the possibility that they are singing the melodie behind, he actually is capable of growling while perform a melodie and it's one of the things that makes Joe Duplantier so special and talented, you can clearly listen to this in a lot of live songs, nobady knows how he does it, but he actually does it and it's amazing
It actually is known, even though not easy and quite demanding. And in the studio they use multiple vocal layers to enhance the effect, and that's why it sounds different from the live versions (and I prefer live, personally).
Many metal vocalists do tonal growls. Doesn't make it less cool, but he isn't the only one.
Speed from soilwork has been doing this for over 20 years and much better lol
It's not that hard really, just mix clean singing with fry scream. Of course it takes a lot of practice!
@@HenritheHorse It's not easy lol
This entire album is a masterpiece.
They reached god status since that album came out.
Love you helicoentrisme pp
Their very best in my opinion.
@@Sallorin I see you're a person of culture :)
Love From Mars To Sirius too
I think he has that melody in his growl itself. Gojira live performances are just as good if not better.
Yep, melody in the growl, so fucking awesome. Can't wait to see them live this October.
Even though he can reach notes while screaming, he uses multiple tracks in the recording. That's why he doesn't sound exactly the same live.
I prefer the live sound, btw. Sometimes, in the studio, it is almost like a bunch of guys screaming in a tunnel.
Joe does mongolian throat singing, so I think there's something about it that helps him with his growling and also defines his style.
@@mfC0RD I feel like Gojira went overboard with the multi tracked vocals in their new record. It sounds like a million different people trying to sing at once and I can't even tell what I'm supposed to feel.
It's screaming not growling
SO PUMPED FOR THIS!!
Gojira really nails such a unique sound in this one. So long, drawn out (but in a good way!), and keeping it up only when it's needed.
Fantastic as always, Geebz!
Maybe Low Lands next for Gojira? Last full song off of _Magma_ from them, and it ends with a super punchy and tweaked breakdown for the last minute or so. One of my fave's from them!
I know you don't analyze the lyrics but this song's preaching deep shit.
I like Gojira, but the lyrics really aren't that deep.
@@khazad2112 lol wat
@@khazad2112 simply false...
@@HeavyReign12 @Grand Slamwitch @Zach Serum Maybe listen to some Rush, then get back to me.
@@khazad2112 Honestly I have no clue how to communicate to you how false you are. Gojira lyrics try to communicate some really interesting ideas, and I believe they are well aquatinted with the Gnostic gospels as well. Their music becomes infinitely more interesting lyrically if you have an understanding of those things. From Mars to Sirius as an album is insanely interesting conceptually. Rush is great too, not exactly my cup of tea but saying Gojira has no lyrical depth because an artist you like speaks to you more is just weird.
Clicked instantly!
same
Same here dude
12:00 - Funny thing is, Mario's drumming style is more the result of 7 years of Jazz lessons than a direct evolution of those classic drummers. He himself said in an interview that he wanted to learn Jazz drumming to become a better Metal drummer. : )
13:2 - Yes he was. Joe is one of the few Metal singers who can scream in pitch, which is kind of a contradiction in itself because, in theory, screaming should be pitchless.
...hardly one of a few and even screams absolutely have a pitch/note...
Im late for 2 years. But I’ve just discovered them a month ago, now I know why Gojira’s drums sound so flavourful…
Fun fact: Mario recorded that intro playing a lot of things, such as a metal plate, some wall and a handrail in the building.
Geebz dude....this is the actual one for all Gojira fans who have followed them from the start! Loved your first reaction to an almost impossible song to cover in one take. So much going on rhythmically, musically and just down right overall expressionally from what they can produce in one song. IMO this was their Swansong.... pushing the envelope, futuristic track that can never be repeated again (A bit like Rosetta Stoned - Tool....for its time). Nothing has ever been repeated or touched on any later recordings (for both tracks)....but thankfully we have the privilege to be able to go back and just study, listen and damn right admire what was written musically and lyrically to these absolute fucking masterpieces which were written in that time and period!! Its a good time to be alive with all this music from these great musicians....which are still alive and kicking....and we still get the chance to see these bands live!! Because believe you me in 20-30 years time people will be looking at out generation in envy because they were to young or not born to actually witness these extraordinary bands in the flesh. We are so blessed, so be at peace everyone and be happy we are in this magnificent age of music. Peace y'all....love to everyone x
the drummer, Mario, is an absolute powerhouse. He is quite possibly the most intense drummer in modern metal.
Ya, him and Blake Richardson are untouchable when it comes to more modern metal bands. There are a ton of other great drummers out there but these 2 are insanely creative and technically sound.
@@rsbdotexe Matt Garstka?
Intense is a greeeeat word for it!
@@Ross-om1ht in my mind, has nothing in terms of intensity. I mean he plays like a calculator, but his expression and intensity in my mind, are thereafter as well.
Sounds like someone hasn't heard of Sebastian Lanser, Hannes Grossmann, or David Diepold.
Gojira - Oroborus!!!!!! They’re my favorite band, just watched you decompose Forty Two and Six and fell in love with your knowledge and ability to convey exactly what makes a track great and I’ve gottttt to hear you do Oroborus
Joe Duplantier's screams are actually that melodic, I'm pretty sure there isn't any singing track behind that melody.
EDIT: much more informed people have replied and said that while his scream is super melodic, they of course still added extra tracks for singing behind the growling tracks. Thanks everyone!
In the studio version, there is. There are some stems around on RUclips (Toxic Garbage Island, if I'm not mistaken)
His screams are crazy melodic. I’m pretty sure he does layer with singing on studio tracks though. There’s the isolated tracks of toxic garbage island, there’s 4 growl tracks and 2 singing i believe.
Just gonna add that its highly unlikely that they didn't dub it in studio.
Him and Chuck Schuldiner excel in melodic growling. Symbolic by Death remains one of the most amazing Metal albums ever conceived. Honestly, i don't think there will ever be two bands as revolutionary as Death and Gojira in the Death and Extreme Metal scenes.
Oh man the rythm on this one is just insane. France has some cool musicians uh? Caroline Jordan has some awesome shoulder stretches on RUclips if needed. I think 2 videos a day should be max because no notifications are sent to subscribers if you upload more! Love
Igorrr :)
I discovered Gojira and Dagoba at the same time. ..both French of course.
I wasn't sure who I enjoyed more, but safe to say Gojira is definitely my all time favorite now.
I want pringles.
Cereal in the afterlife
he really do be wanting that Pringle tho
You said what had to be said
After I saw that video, I cant stop singing this myself. Scarred for life
TAKE THIS LUNCHABLE!
My man looked like he was physically having a hard time grabbing his coffee for a sec there 🤣
The transition from tribal drums to a wall of sound is so crazy every time lol.
Even better when you know it’s coming. The anticipation of it.
FINALLY! This song is HUGE for us Gojira fans and you gave it justice as always! Great job maaaaaan
Btw a little fun fact by a metal singer here: all distortions are pitch based, so technically you can sing a scale growling ahahahah BUT the "gojira screams" are something unusual and very very advanced, the singer is reaaaaally driving an emotional journey everytime he sings!
He's engaging his vocal chords too much and if he kept up this style he'd have blown out his voice like Matt Heafy did a decade ago. That's why he's been doing so much more clean singing on the last two albums and why the vocals aren't as loud on Fortitude. Although there's a silver lining in that after recovering Matt's vocals are better on In the Court of the Dragon than they were on Shogun, so maybe the same will be true for Joe?
@@unoriginal_name7091 yeah his type of vocals are kinda exhausting, and for those who started some years ago it was really hard to find a good teacher and/or scientific research on harsh vocals. Even now it's not easy to separate what's reliable and not. As you said also Matt Heafy and Mikael Åkerfeldt went through something similar, finding themselves forced to change vocal style over an issue of non-sustainability. I really hope he's finding a good balance for his technique bc they are definitely one of my favourite bands 🖤
I can hear Esoteric Surgery just after that ending ^^
Great point of view on a superb song!
For another great drummer stamina showcase and great song, I'd recommend Where Dragons Dwell :)
You will absolutely love the composition and pure power of "Heaviest Matter of the Universe" by Gojira - a very appropriately named song - so powerful.
I need to smoke a blunt with this guy LMAO
Gojira literally has the best outro riffs of any band I've ever heard. This one is my favorite, but close behind are Grind, New Found, The Shooting Star, Pray, and Flying Whales.
Absolutely.... can't tell you how many times I've put those parts from all those you've mentioned on endless loops .
I love the brother dynamic between the drummer and singer, they have a connection that most bands lack
Great that you're doing more gojira Geebz. This is one of their best for sure. From the sky, vacuity, ouroborous, remembrance, where dragon's dwell, heaviest matter of the universe... sooo much great music. If you want an example of French hardcore you should check out the band landmvrks, they're a relatively new band that is great at taking from many different genres and making something all their own. Would be great to see them on the channel!
Oroborusssss
Oh yes, so excited to see this pop up! This song is a masterpiece!
Vacuity is another one by them I'd like to see your breakdown
That song is one of the best things I've ever experienced. Hence the username lol.
My favorite song. Ever. I'm not a mosher, but when they started playing that song the lost time I saw them live I couldn't help myself. Had to get in the pit.
Holy shit what a great song
ah yes the thicc caveman riff song
the shell returns to dust, am i right?
Wolf Down the Earth by this band is one of my favorites by them.
If you have not heard it I would say give it a go
Ladies and gentlemen, the day has come
13:45 -tfw the groove metal hits just right
Deftones, Nine Inch Nails and Gojira all in a row!? Love it!!
Gojira is and always will be my favorite Extreme metal band. Sometimes Mastodon or Opeth take the spot light but Gojira breaks me down to raw emotion like no other band can
Ooh been waiting for this! Now please do Mastodon- The Hunter.
This song hits hard. Pure emotion.
@@bousculade1035 Indeed!
I'd love to see him do something from Remission. Like Workhorse or Crusher Destroyer
The czar
@@stashthevampede honestly, anything from crack the Skye, the hunter is levels below anything on that album.
He is actually tone screaming. Yea, he's a beast.
I would also add: go see the 2009 live shows. His vocals are at it's best.
I think the "drone" at the beginning is actually throat singing.
It’s so relieving to see you overstand the music. ❤️🔥💪🏽
You are one of the top reaction channels on RUclips in my opinion keep doing you !
what you hear at the end of the song is a kind of intro to the next song, in which, the main riff that will sound is presented but in a much more melodic way and reversed, that is why it gives the feeling of transition, because on that album they made that kind of intros in a good part of the songs. I think it's a super cool detail to put on an album like that, it's just makes you to be hooked and in a brutal trance during all the songs, they trully are something special Gojira. Greetings from Spain and wishing you a speedy recovery on that shoulder!
I went to a show a long time ago to see a band I can't even remember. When I walked in a band I've never heard of (Gojira) started playing this song. I didn't know how to describe it other than it hit me right in my center. I was hooked ever since. These guys and Tool hit that center for me better than any band out there.
They're my top 2!
The embrace of that holistic sensation of awe they incite through every atom of our bodies with their music is absolutely sublime.
@@anfie2495 100% There is something extremely primal feeling about Tool/Gojira music. It just hits different than anything out here for me.
I'm an old metalhead. When you said we feel music, I feel metal. This music actually relaxes me and I let go of all tensions and stress. I can sleep to this. I just love it so much. Like you, I grew up with John Bonham, Neil Peart and this is completely different. I love Gojira's heaviest stuff but the newer albums are more melodic for sure. This song is really groovy too.
I know you always say you don't do lyrics but with a song like this... it's just really worth it. This song is really special in every regard.
So excited to see you do this Geebz!!!!
Yesss thank you for doing this song we've been dreaming of that moment!
This song will never ever get old. It's metal perfection!
masterpiece song.
I’ve been on a 2 month long (and counting) Gojira awakening, realizing they are without a doubt one of the greatest metal bands to ever walk this earth, so it’s awesome to see musical experts like Geebz breaking it all down and helping you understand more about the music you know and love ❤️
There was a point where they were all I listened to. Not sure if it was 6 months or longer because time is an illusion when Gojira's on.
Couldn't put it any better, if someone is feeling music it's Joe, such a connection to his work, and the care of the world he put into it. Those feelings really show
I need to tell you: I watched this video, then the other one you did followed by 2 more Gojira videos, then bought 4 of their albums. Thanks for introducing me to new stuff!
Thank you so much for reacting to this song !! :) You might like to work on some old Gojira stuff like Clone, or the "encore" song of Gojira concerts : The Gift of Guilt :)
I'm patiently waiting for a The Gathering - Travel decomposition :)
There is a great element to the mix on and the performance of the vocals on this one, because I feel like the voice and the guitar are performed and mixed to sound alike, which creates really interesting harmonies.
Gojira and Meshuggah, even non-metalheads appreciate the beauty of these metal acts
The vocals actually aren’t layered. He is able to do a very tough technique in which he utilizes both sets of vocal chords. It is one of the things that sets him apart from other vocalists. He does it live to which makes it even more insane. Some other good examples is the gift of guilt and born in winter.
Oh wow. I heard of wind instrumentalists singing while playing to create different sounds.
But singers singing while.... singing? Wtf
He sounds EXACTLY the same live. It's haunting
Joe has a melodic growl, but saying that they don't do layering in the studio is just false.
@@NeekoGood my apologies if what I said was worded poorly. What I meant was that his harsh vocals are not layered with clean vocals under to make them sound melodic. I am aware that there is likely some layering, whether it be double tracking or other mixing techniques, although from what I can tell it is used pretty sparingly.
hahaha your reaction when the song kicks in, is exactly why I watch these videos. Loved it. (plus of course the Decomposer chats).. but getting to re-live that moment again. Love it. \m/
Such a masterpiece of music.
You make a lot of very apt observations about music. A lot of the ideas that you share make me realize very interesting and profound things about the music I love that I never really realized before. Thank you for sharing.
This was THE Gojira song that got me onto the band! Great!
For me it was Stranded
For me, it was when I seen The Link (Alive) show.
I was like: damn they sound so tight.
Later I found out they had a reputation for just sounding really good live.
Got to see them live twice, before they toured with Metallica. Which was a big milestone for them of course.
1st in an amphitheater.
2nd at a lounge. The rumors were true.
Finallyyyy. Thank You so much man❤️
As always, I would love for you to react to *Meshuggah- Dancers to a Discordant System* :) One day maybe...
Thanks for this one Geebz! 🙏🏻 This is the best of the older stuff by Gojira. It's so sick. Mario is the most musical and interesting drummers in death metal, while remaining super brutal with his kick work and blasts.
This song.
The intro, that breakdown, the mixing, the vocals and that outro.
Song is close to perfection.
the algorithm suggested your video to me and I loved it, please continue!
Another example of the screaming/growling melodies is Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation. Think it's about time for Geebz to hear some Cattle decap. Please react to their song The Prophets of Loss. The production quality is great, and there's a lot to decompose, especially with Travis' vocal styles and layering.
Id love to hear his thoughts on Cattle lol. Not sure it's something he'd wanna check out though
Devin Townsend also does it
I take back my song suggestion, and instead suggest "Your Disposal"
@@jboucher1988 Easily one of their best. Prophets is great too, but i think Your Disposal is better for newcomers
@@kingdomoftyrants9844 alot more melody to hold on to for sure. One day we'll get him to listen to Kingdom of Tyrants
Such a good track, and loved your reaction to the breakdown near the end, head-bobbing and stank-face the whole time! And yes he is growling melodically! One of the craziest things I’ve seen live, I don’t know how he does it.
This was fantastic! Still my favorite Gojira song. Please do Opeth's Windowpane for your Friday review! Please and thank you. You will love it.
Friday has to be Opeth...c’mon Geebz...you can’t keep teasing us...😀
Lotus Eater
Hessian Peel
Ghost of Perdition
Moon Above Sun Below
Frozen shoulder does suck. Suddenly getting a wash or making, a drink/food becomes a teeth gritting endeavour. Physio with light resistance bands was a big help for me. Good luck with the recovery.
Loving your insight, it's allowing me to appreciate music I love in a new way. As well as opening up new music for me.
Doctor : you have 10 mins to live
Me : 🙄🤳 [plays art of dying]
HAHA I picked up my coffee at the same time as you picked up your mug! Gojira is one helluva ride, keep up the great work!
Lyrics --->
Breathing slowly, mechanical heartbeat
Losing contact with the living
Almighty TV plugged, hybrid empty brain
Don't see anything real in the game
The tension is building constantly
No reason just a reflex I have, driven by clockwork
I try to keep an eye open
And I realize I haven't closed my eyes in a long time
Neglected emotions leading to catastrophic voyage on the other side
I have been given so much stress and lack of confidence
I've been given the gift of so small hope deep inside
I haven't close my eyes in a long time, I am trying
I cannot stomach these forms and colors anymore
But I'm here to continue, after all I have been through
I try to keep my eyes open, I am realizing
This life and death more precious than anything
I won't bring no material in the after life
Take no possessions, I would rather travel light
I'm of this kind that kills all day
But I don't know yet how to die
Art of dying is the way to let all go
Within I practice, in the secret of my soul
My shape in the reflector has
Now for ever, a life on it's own
I've never clicked on a video so fast. Best song from one of the best bands ever, being listened to by the best reaction RUclips ever! Epic
This is hands down the sickest live band on the planet. They annihilate anything you will ever witness. The precision, the ferocity, the syncopation… it’s truly the perfect storm. You will leave one of their shows a changed human being. Promise. 🤘🤘
You tried so hard not to bang your head at the beginning that your shoulder tweaked! Haha. I discovered this band through reaction videos and it's the best thing I ever did. You've got such a deep rabbit hole to dive down. I would be here all day if I was to recommend my favourites, so I'll just suggest to you to pick any song you fancy and I guarantee you'll be blown away. Thank you for your content Geebz, you've helped a lot of us through lockdown. I hope your shoulder gets better soon!
A ritual is such an appropriate way to describe this song. Having only discovered Gojira a year ago, it took some time to appreciate the intensity and transitions it's this journey. Excellent breakdown as always!!
Hope your shoulder heals quickly!
Thank you! Enjoyed your take on this masterpiece. Nailed it Jean-Michael drives most of Gojira’s songs. The bad is is finally mixed properly on Fortitude. Brilliant. Thank you Decomposer.
Yessss, more gojira!
loved your insight on those transitions and whiteout. that's powerful stuff.
One of the best song intros ever.
Yes Geebz! Keep up the great work my man. Gojira is one of those bands that keeps getting better every album, which is hard to believe because every album is fantastic in its own way.
Watching this 58 seconds after upload… awwwwright
Don't leave us Geebz we luv ya
Saw them perform this live tonight in Las Vegas.... Unforgettable...
FINALLY! A proper Gojira track.. Been wating for this.
You made my day, Geebz! Thank you S2
Trivium just dropped an insane new banger "In The Court Of The Dragon". I'd love to hear you decompose that track.
If you're keen to more dive into their older music, I'd definitely recommend "Kirisute Gomen" or "Shogun".
YESS So glad you got to this one. Such a legendary track.
I'm doing my "year-aniversary homework", would love to hear Low Lands, TOXIC GARBAGE ISLAND or Another World from Gojira :)
(Clone is absolutely mental as well)
Low lands is such an underrated song
Yes!!! I requested this song a few times and I’m SO GLAD you’re reacting to it!!!