Love to see the way Forest blows everyone's mind with his bass playing, he's by far the best imo

@Camadian

Жыл бұрын

He and the rest of the band (Phill particularly) are great. The sound at our show in Vancouver was horrible tho and totally ruined the experience. I felt bad for the guys since it was their first time in town.. Ugh! One of my all time faves

@LemmyGibbler

Жыл бұрын

I think he has already seen some beyond creation, but I think it may have been post-Forrest. The aura was phenomenal

@6ic6ic6ic

Жыл бұрын

The 🐐

@Camadian

Жыл бұрын

@@LemmyGibbler played both that and Earthborn Evolution back to back today 🤓

@kristinkowalczyk9213

Жыл бұрын

I have had such a bass crush on him for like the last 12 years and I'm so glad to see him getting more recognition.

Finally, some first fragment! This is the bassist from the first two albums of beyond creation

@guillaumeaudet3139

Жыл бұрын

...also in Augury and many more!

@ckokomo808

Жыл бұрын

Beyond creation…👌🏽

@M4570DON

Жыл бұрын

Oooooh. Now it all makes sense.

First Fragment was already top notch technical death metal, and then they added Forest LaPointe and honestly, that's just cheating. He's credited with "lead fretless bass" on the album, and it's well-earned. This album is incredible, and Forest's performance is probably the most incredible bass performance across an entire album that I've ever heard. The vocals actually do a good job of anchoring the listener into the melody and rhythm of the track.

For fans of extreme metal, "Gloire Eternelle" crowned many End of Year lists for AOTY. It certainly did mine. An absolute smorgasbord of virtuosity and styles that are packed together in this incredibly dense piece of music. Says something great about their songwriting--that they were able to incorporate so many phrasings at once, minding key and signature changes and modulations, in a coherent way. That and the lyrical content is meant to evoke the concept of the glory of eternity as a feast. That said, it's not a religious record by any stretch, but one which masterfully evokes the concept.

@6ic6ic6ic

Жыл бұрын

I've been recommending the title track of the same name as the album for a long time. Was just happy to see some First Fragment though

@byrongamatos7189

Жыл бұрын

It’s album of the decade for me, dasein was a sign of things to come

I love First Fragment. There's a real feeling of joy in their music that is rarely seen in metal, especially in tech death. In a lot of ways they remind me of a happier Archspire, but that really undersells them. I hope to hear a lot more from them in the future I'd love to see you react to In'el. It's a truly massive composition, in style, in composition, and in length.

@ckokomo808

Жыл бұрын

Agree with the joy in their music. Very fun and not too serious sounding…although hella serious musically 🤘🏽

@caixiuying8901

Жыл бұрын

not only that but I feel like Archspire is kinda soulless and less technical First Fragment somehow manages to have so much emotion and meaning in their music, yet are still more technical anyways haha fucking love this band

@billybobthekidiswack

Жыл бұрын

There's lots of joy found in metal. Just look up any power metal band or majority of prog.

@deviousmind1092

Жыл бұрын

@@caixiuying8901 "less technical" I won't argue you too hard on, but Archpire's vocalist is goddamn insane.

@zacknight9137

10 ай бұрын

Did you just say archspire are less technical than first fragment? Cmon dude, why the need to make everything a competition? Both play mind blowing technical stuff. Also the soulless thing makes me think you haven’t even listened to archspire because as far as tech is concerned they have some of the most melodic and catchy instrumentals

Listen to Gula and fall in love with the bass playing 😁

I think he is the same bass player as in Beyond Creation, which you've reacted to before.

@whatTheFup

Жыл бұрын

it is, Forest Dupont, he also played in Augury, Quo Vadis, and other Montreal based tech bands

@DoggoWillink

Жыл бұрын

He was yeah, not anymore though. I don’t think he was on Algorythm.

the beauty of First Fragment is that... Sometimes it seems like every intsrument is playing a different song, but it fits together perfect, the 2 guitars playing different things and the bass playing something entirely different as well but its all in the same tempo and aligned with each other in beatufiul ways, theyre gods

I saw these guys last night and I have to say, THESE GUYS ARE KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been listening to them for about a year, and last night was one of the best live performances that I have ever seen in my whole life! These guys deserve to be more well known. I think that if Bach and Beethoven were to come back to life, they would love this band.

I don't know if you have ever listened to, but Slice The Cake. I promise, you will be pleasantly surprised with this name...

@billybobthekidiswack

Жыл бұрын

I second this

Just saw these guys live earlier this month. I don't think I've heard as many notes played in a single set before

What blows my mind the most is that guitar player #2 is actually the bassist for Unleash the Archers (hence the t-shirt). Too much talent.

Well this is dope 🤘🤙

I absolutely love everything about First Fragment...the production, the fluid technique and compositional awareness, the instrumental skill displayed by each member, the singer's voice and cadence. The only detractor with regards to this band is the fact that I do not understand French; which means that I am (sadly) unable to experience the full effect of First Fragment. I first stumbled onto the tech death band from Quebec when they released their 2016 masterpiece Dasein. I was immediately intrigued by what I was hearing and quickly downloaded the album for some offline listening enjoyment. I've been into death metal for many years...so, even with the growling nature of vocals in the genre, I'm still typically able to discern a fair percentage of lyrics by ear. With Dasein, I couldn't make out a single line or even one word. Using Google, I clicked the appropriate link and waited with anticipation to finally be able to gain a more thorough comprehension of my newly discovered treasure...only to be left feeling hollow inside when I realized that it was just slightly beyond the reach of my grasp 🥴 I still listen to Dasein and Gloire Eternellé often, but a part of me grieves over not taking French in high school when I had the chance 🤘

@RustyGonzo

Жыл бұрын

If it makes you feel any better, I took eight years of French in Catholic school (super fucking metal, I know) and I barely remember any of it now! I totally agree though with your first bit, too. FF imo are pretty high above most other tech death bands rn - and I love me some tech death.

@TheBeefPudding

Жыл бұрын

@@RustyGonzo ahaha im the same although i was in immersion grade school. same thing cant recall mostly all of it. random words have stuck but other than that... meh. i think i just had 0 interest in learning it to begin with

Major cacophony vibes with this just pure shredding. And then the bass. Gods the bass.

That fretless bass 🔥, great band!!

I think my brain just exploded....your not the only one decomposing here sir. WOW!

Pinch harmonics to the max 😂 love everything FF releases but the number of guitar squeals is next level

You need to listen to Gula.

@rez6624

Жыл бұрын

Band or song, I don't know it

@honk1419

Жыл бұрын

@@rez6624 Gula by First Fragment and my nuts invert themselves

@larsmiles7231

Жыл бұрын

@@rez6624 Another First Fragment song. Watch the bass playthrough lol. It's insane.

Saw these guys live just recently. Even before the opener played, Forest was walking around the venue, chatting to folks, all while practicing and shredding with Bass in hand. The talent is absolute unfathomable. Great video as always Geebz!

I've had the pleasure of seeing these guys play this live (for $25 btw). The place was packed, and the hype in the room when Dominic started playing that slap line was so palpable; People were so ready to go nuts. When the full band finally came in, the place exploded. Not only was musicianship amazing, but the atmosphere of the show was also so much fun! They have so much energy on stage, and everyone should definitely go see them live if they get the chance.

@CitizenKang

Ай бұрын

Seeing them live was mind blowing.

That bass player - Forest? - gets more melodic content in two measures than most do in an entire song! And beautifully voiced and intonated on a fretless! I've been playing since 1980 - and I want to play like that when I grow up! And I'm not a big metal fan - more into more classic prog, fusion, jazz, and experimental - but, just *WoW!* I definitely see the similarities to Abraham Laboriel, too - another jaw-dropping player!

Wow so stoked La Veuve was recommended to you...hard to breathe while listening to it

I've been listening to this album constantly this since its release. I really love the bass, but more than that i just find the entire neo-classical completely on point.

Very awesome to see this! Forest is one of the best, "Solus" and their near 19 min epic "In'El" are my song suggestions.

So good. Forest is one of my favorites ever.

love these guys, great that theyre getting more eyes on them

That dude makes the bass sing like Jaco!

That was dope AF!!!! Thanks for checking and reacting to them!

oh wow, this was my favorite song from last year. Seeing the thumbnail with the Gloire Eternelle album cover really blew my mind

Thank you for doing my request. Means a lot to me. Much love

As you enjoyed the last one, I and I'm sure many fans of first fragment would love to see your reaction to in'el ... 🤘🤟🤘

Alright, now you've got to do some Spawn of Possession. Huge influence on these guys, bands like archspire and many others. Possibly the best composer in all of metal, every track they have is a technical marvel. It's like a weird mix of Bach, Shostakovich, Bartok, and old school death metal.

@Soulfide

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but tell him to only review noctumbulant or cabinet lol that newest record is not the same vibe

First fragment is awesome, thanks for the video. :)

I have been waiting SO LONG for this. Thank YOU GEEBZ

You gotta do Defeated Sanity for sure, anything off Passages into Deformity is nuts

@chickenmonkey6526

Жыл бұрын

+1

@eddiestyo1537

Жыл бұрын

DS is nasty, but its so hard to understand their material.

Extraordinary musicianship beyond creation

He clearly has a lot of legit tech death viewers/patrons lol (or one really great patron).

This is my fav reaction of yours. We all had the same thoughts the first time hearing this.

Been waiting for you to do this one!!!!! Song blows my mind. My AOTY for sure

Juicy. I've been asking for some First Fragement since I subscribed. Glad to see you finally got to them! ❤️

I saw these guys play a few weeks ago and I can vouch that they are absolutely jaw dropping to see live, too. Flawless set.

I think Forrest's left hand technique comes from the fact that he holds the bass like a classical guitar. If you watch him play sitting, he has the bass in between his legs and one foot elevated.

Just saw these guys a couple weeks ago on their Canadian tour! And my friends got to open for them! 😁🤘🏻

Yes!!! Explore some more Canadian metal! ❤️ Some incredible stuff! Quo Vadis and Augury are definitely worth checking out!

@shemsuhor8763

9 ай бұрын

Maaan the blue Augury album blew my mind back in the day.

This is my new favorite album, alongside "Masstaden Under Vatten" by Vildhjarta. After taking in this album and internalizing it, I absolutely cannot write guitar riffs without excessive counter point and harmonies. The first few times you listen, it's like sensory overload, but once you start to recognize each instrument's melodies and you can track it all in real time, it just blows every other album out of the water. Yesterday I ran 10 km listening to it, my legs are absolute mush right now lol

@steezydan8543

Жыл бұрын

Check out my channel for some of my compositions. I haven't recorded much on guitar, mostly just Guitar Pro versions of my comps. Working on "A Countable Infinity" and it's a tech death banger.

@ckokomo808

Жыл бұрын

This was my issue at first. I listened and was overwhelmed to a point where I couldn’t enjoy it. After a few listens, familiarity really helped me understand (well kinda 😅) what was happening and the album clicked. These dudes are brilliant!

@RustyGonzo

Жыл бұрын

@@ckokomo808 Oh definitely! Like a lot of tech death bands, I know when going into a new FF track for the first time I'm not going to immediately "get it", or the main themes or melodies aren't going to feel wholly apparent. Especially with bands like First Fragment, I'll probably have a blast trying to keep up, but I know it's most likely not gonna "click" right off. But it just makes listening to subsequent playthroughs of albums/tracks so much more rewarding as I sift through the writing and figure out how all of the pieces fit.

"What, what! I don't... I... This is, I -- I don't." -- Thoroughly honest critical assessment of this piece.

Another great band that i've been waiting for. Both of their primary releases are amazing

It finally happened. You reviewed something I wasn't already familiar with and discovered from your channel.

immediately thought of Beyond Creation...and whaddya know, the bassist if from there

Thank u Geebz

I was hoping you would react to this madness. 😁 Definitely one of my favorite albums.

Love this band. Never thought I'd see you react to them

You really need to listen to The Pantheum, it has almost 3 minutes of solos battles (guitars and bass), you're gonna love it

holy crap that bassist.

you know what would be mind-blowing on this channel? if you checked out CYTOTOXIN- RADIUTUS GENERIS!! has to be one of the best TECH DEATH BANDS around right now, I'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised!

@groverXIII

Жыл бұрын

Man, Cytotoxin is incredible. Their mix of technicality and brutality is second to none.

Love seeing guys from Québec getting recognition from the legend himself

I found forest's bass playing from beyond creation. Gotta say he fits in this band so much more. His talent levels is so much more level with the others. Love forest because he perfected the metal where everyone will hear the bass. It also doesn't sound like random bass slides and filler like some tech prog bands do.

Wow, never knew they came out with a new album so this was a pleasant surprise. You're definitely the best reaction channel on youtube, you really listen and even teach me some things about bands I know. Can you please add Inferi to your list!

This is some of the best shit that comes out of Quebec. One of the best places on the planet for tech-death. It's no surprise some people have dubbed Montreal the capital of metal!

I'm going to see first fragment this Friday in windsor ontario. Cheers 🍻

The mad symphony right. Love these guys composition’s

This song needs more solos 😂 I'm excited to see them live soon.

YES!!!! FINALLY!!!

Hell yeah! I suggested this a few months ago on KZread on the Eternity's End vid. Easily become my fav FF song. It's a shame it was just the playthrough though, I love the vocalist too - helps to ground the music with something a bit easier to grip onto, and punctuate the sections. The other tune I love off this album is "Soif Brulante"

“In El “ by them is the only right suggestion ;) 18min of tech death madness masterpiece

Having played a show with them last year, i can assure you, they are just as good live as they are in the recordings. Simply jaw dropping performance and stage presence.

Most talented Metal band to ever exist IMO

I love seeing outsiders organically discovering how technical death is all about musicianship, fun and humor xD

Yes!!! Check out their song Gula, mind blowing. Forest is an amazing bass player, Beyond Creation is another great band he worked with.

🤯🤯🤯 Awwwright!!🤙

I never heard of this band.....gotta go find more now......HEY JEEBZ!!??!! Love a Cannibal Corpse Tune bro...no pressure >:)

He's in my top 5 favorite bass player's

🤘🤘🤘

FUCK YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS FAVORITE BAND

So when I got that acoustic intro, I said "Wow it's been a while since I've heard some Al DiMeola type flamenco. I'm ready. Let's go!" And then the fretless bass got going and I said "I'm sorry is Les Claypool guesting on this?" Then the guitar started up and I was like "What is this madness?!" And it was about the time you first paused that I said "Oh OK I get it. It's like Adebisi Shank on speed." I would say let's give them a hand but it kinda sounds like they've got too many already.

AOTY as well as damn near if all time. Forest is hands down the best bassist in metal today.

When two out of three people in the room here asked _"Is that video sped up?"_ you know you have found musicians far above the fray.

Got to love Unleash The Archers lol

Love the channel . Please react to more ERRA. Any album. Any track

Gonna request The Cryptographer by Pomegranate Tiger. A new single got released today after about 6 years, the music video was made by A.I. and it's really amazing looking. This being in the description of the video: The art in this video has roughly 10,000 uniquely highy detailed individual A.I. generated art frames where each frame took approx 20 min to “draw”. That equates to a total of ~5 months w/ the A.I. working 24 hour days to complete all the art generated in this video. This work was all a result of "good prompts" which was originally distilled from an extra ~40,000 uniquely generated "bad prompts" art frames which never made the cut. The remaining "good prompts" were further reduced down and edited to a total of ~4 minutes run time to accompany the music for “The Cryptographer”.

How's it, would love to see your reaction to in'el by first fragment it will blow your socks off for sure 🤘🔥🤘🔥

Spawn of Possession is a must sir

such a sick band

OH, you wanted to see the drummer? Check out "Soif Brulante - Drum Playthrough"!!!! Dude just jams out, doesn't even play the song 100% to the track and it absolutely SLAYS

These dudes are out of this world. Check out pantheum next!!

Allegaeon - The Dopamine Void pt1 & 2

My recommendation of the Geebz next video is Long Road, No Turns by Daughters

The "With a fretless bass. Really?" got me

Geebz! You have to do “in the heavens above, you will become a monster” by An Abstract Illusion! It comes from their new album “woe” which is making waves and many end of year lists!

11:40 maybe you're talking about Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne? He also poses his hand to the strings like you've explained.

@KeyOfGeebz

Жыл бұрын

Gary Willis from Tribal Teck is who I was thinking - thanks for reminding me to look that up :)

maaann you need to see Donovan Melero "Missed Injections" Drum playthrough the dude sings like hell WHILE making insane things on drum

Wow, wtf was that? I thought they were rushing the tempo at first but no I think they were just getting up to speed. Anyway, thanks Geebz I haven’t heard these guys before. Great track 😊

Dont be scared for Forest and his fretless bass 😂 he got it haha

I highly recommend Stephen Taranto (one of the best guitarrists alive, this guy is unbelievable). The track Pixel Heart: Celestial is really worth it

If you ever want to do something more obscure but grooves hard check out the song "INANNA - Among Subaqueous Spectres". They're a pretty underdiscovered band from Chile. It's really groovy but also heavy in an old school way.

@ProgHead89

Жыл бұрын

smoke a lil before listening : )

Wretched - The exodus of autonomy

All I can do during that bass solo is just laugh at the ridiculous skill!

I wish you did Solus, but this is solid. PLEASE, DO OYSTERHEAD- PSEUDO SUICIDE! Live version on youtube. It's the first clip to pop up when you search Pseudo Suicide.

Hey Geebz! I was speaking with my parent-in-laws who listen to lots of “classical” music and my father-in-law plays organ. I asked “what is classical music?” We had a great discussion. Curious on your (or anyone else’s) thoughts about this?