I cant even count how many times ive listened to this song, it still gets me hyped/emotional. My favorite vocal performance from Dan. Easily.

this whole album is just perfect, it shows they really took their time to really put their hearts into this album and Dan's vocals are just unbelievable

This is easily the best vocal performance of the year in the metal scene.

Earthside has an epic new song Let the Truth Speak featuring Dan. It is a masterpiece you should listen to, even if just on your own time.

@cole6011

10 ай бұрын

This one right here☝🏻

@aaronmak1208

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. It defintely is a great release (better than anything on TesseracT's New Album in my VERY humble opinion). Feel like the new album is a TAD overrated. Sure Dan is showing off his vocal chops but nothing really interesting is happening other than that. Guitars riffs are kind of elementary, no real time signature changes, and Jay's drumming is less polyrhythmic. Altered State is definitely their strongest release by far and personally speaking I prefer Ash's vocals to Dan's. Shame he couldn't sing live. Alright hot take over. Lets enjoy some music!!!

@archiemage

8 ай бұрын

I know I'm a little late to the party, but absolutely @ChaseCarneson needs to hear this Proggy masterpiece. If he's impressed with Daniel's vocals on Legion, he stacks up to Genaddy in Let the Truth Speak so well. Also the title track for War of Being, it's TesseracT's Magnum Opus.

@aaronmak1208

8 ай бұрын

@@archiemage interesting opinion, thanks for sharing. I personally find the release to be a step back in all regards (themes, writing, pacing, structure, mixing) EXCEPT for Dan's vocals. Altered State is my preferred album.

so glad you're finally getting back around to Tesseract. This is Dan's best vocal performance of his career. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I have a feeling you'd enjoy the title track 'War of Being' just as much or more.

Pretty sure you'll love the new album! It's really their best work

So cool to see people reacting to this song. Even us Tesseract fans were pretty blown away by this track. Dan has always been an amazing singer, but he really reached a new level on this album. I've been listening to it more and more for the past week, really finding something powerful and uplifting in every song. Usually the big "WOW" songs aren't my first choice for people who are unfamiliar with a band. I feel like the "WOW" can't be fully appreciated if you aren't aware of what the band is, what they sound like. But this track works, somehow. I'd play this for anyone. As for the next one, you could probably do War of Being. There's a reason it was the first single from the album. But older tracks are so representative of their style too. Concealing Fate, Nocturne, and Tourniquet all have nice videos and they're all a little different.

The new album is one of their best. Everyone contributes and pushes their sound to new levels in this. It’s really noticeable with Dan’s voice, but everything just sounds huge here. Edit: I would totally encourage you to listen to Tourniquet. Not just my favorite Tesseract song, but one of my favorite songs ever.

I actually discovered Tesseract with your reaction to Juno and they're one of my favourite bands now, so i owe you a big thank you man, happy to see you listening to them again.

Nailed it describing technical talent vs. solid song writing decision making in the creative process. Bands that can do this are also my favourite. It's restraint and prowess in the right places that makes a well 'designed' song.

The "looking for help" counts and speaks volumes. Everyone went "wtf Dan" and when you just fell into the chair to feel it. Well done brother

@ChaseCarneson

4 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

I think it makes most sense to listen to their latest record. Legion here is likely Dan's best performance ever with Tesseract, but the other songs do have quite something to offer too. The title track is the most epic of the bunch, 11 minutes of both heavy and athmospheric music with alot of progression and a powerful ending. Natural Disaster is the heaviest track of the bunch, but it also contains a nice rhythmic last section with layered vocals. Echoes could be interesting since it is kind of Tesseract's attempt at a radio-esque song (not intentionally, but the closest they will get to one) since you mentioned when technical bands hide the technique. The song is still very technical, but I would say to an average listener could be very digestable. Lastly I'll mention Tender, my personal favorite of the album. Very calm and athmospheric intro, then the song gradually increases in intensity, ending on a very heavy djenty section. Personally it's the first half of the song which really makes it so good, the second part is there to sort off "snap" you of the calmness. It's a plesant dynamic. The rest of the songs are good too, but those would be the best ones imo. PS: Awesome reaction all around, I really agree with the point of not flexing one's technical prowess all the time. Can make the music feel overwhelming or boring.

I appreciate your eloquence, intuition, and love for the writing and production. Thank you for the effort you put into lifting up artists who put out this kind of life changing music.

the "director's cut" video of this album (including this song Legion) is really cool for getting below the surface of TesseracT's process for this album. It's not a short video (3+ hours) but you can leave it running in the background and pick up some cool insights.

Amazing!!!!!

@ChaseCarneson

10 ай бұрын

It sure was

How did I miss this? Glad to see that the vocal breakdown absolutely devoured you, as it did me. Always my favourite react channel. Have a damn good day brother.

Oh I hope you react to the rest of the album 🙌 especially the title track! Ps - to your comment at the end to “give you more”. Honestly, this entire album, start to finish. It’s a concept album, tells a rich story, and is just so sonically coherent. A real masterpiece. Their catalogue is rich, surely. But they’ve really done something wonderful with War of Being.

Hell yeah! Great to see this, dude. This song made me sob 🤘🏽

They are touring the new album in Feb next year in the UK, supported by Unprocessed and Callous Daoboys. Well worth seeing them, one of the best produced bands I have seen live (Shepherds Bush Empire, almost CD Quality).

Omg I can’t wait for this, so glad your back on these boys! PROG LEGENDSSSSSS!

I clicked the notify button faster than I ever have before. There's a couple of tracks off of this record that I think you would absolutely adore, but the first single of the album (War of Being) is an absolute monster of a track with an incredible video. The track takes a little bit of their entire discography and turns it into a single 11 minute power-house of a song. It also shows off characters that take part in the story of the album. For some other tracks: Tender, Burden, and Sacrifice off of the new album are fantastic. From other albums, I'd say to find their "Portals" album. It's a live recording (on a sound-stage) that covers their entire discography up to the point of its release, and the quality of the recording is absolutely ridiculous.

I double ❤❤ this reaction. Seeing them in may

@ChaseCarneson

4 ай бұрын

Super jealous. I’m sure it’s gonna be an amazing show 🙏

Love your videos. You always pick up on important elements of the mix, regardless of how miniscule.

@ChaseCarneson

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate you. Thanks for the support 🙏

Perfect reaction, man! I definitely felt that vicariously. Mimics my first reaction to hearing this. Chills up and down my spine, especially when he goes off vocally, and the music then crescendos with the combination of the clean/fry vocals. This one has and will continue to be on repeat for quite a while. As a fan, I think this is one of their best, along with their title track. As for suggestions, I recommend "Tourniquet", "King", and pretty much any of the "Of Matter-" tracks off of Altered State. Look forward to the next one! 🤘

This whole album is incredible. Might be album of the year for me

Hey Chase! Your joy comes through in your reactions and it's something I truly enjoy. In terms of further exploration of TesseracT, one of my favorite projects is Portals which was a live studio recording released during the pandemic. It captures the rawness of the band in a live setting....very powerful. I would recommend Concealing Fate, which is the band's first masterpiece and will give you a sense of their trajectory. Cheers🤘

when you closed your eyes and leaned back, dude that's how their music makes me feel (another band that does that for me is Soen). i would say, might as well do the first single from this album to see them fully actualized as a band, War of Being.

Dan has been on twitch every night this week practicing legion a lot plus other tracks for the tour, it's been amazing to see it come together.

Horror scifi in space is truly the best visual for this song. Amazing.

Dude I’m so glad you got to the new TesseracT. You MUST check out their lastest album. The album rivals Take Me Back To Eden for aoty.

I've been working out in the Kalahari this week, and this song is a massive vibe in that environment. Absolutely love it🔥

Sirens and Tender are the albums big emotion filled tracks, which imo are their best songs.

I'm a big Muse fan and you're totally right, I think the progression and the high notes both feel like old school Muse!

I don’t know a lot of TesseracT yet but so far this is my favourite song of theirs, Dans voice is incredible! I watched a live stream he did a while back and even live it was stunning. Always loved your reactions and this didn’t fail to impress either 🖤

Had this album on repeat since release!! Certainly wouldnt begrudge Dan struggling with this one live when they tour next year!! Would highly recommend some stuff off Polaris like Cages, Survival or Tourniquet?

Check out the behind the scenes video they posted for this! Everything about it is so pure and full of real art & talent! TesseracT - Of Matter "The combination of Proxy, Retrospect, and Resist, making up Of Matter on the album Altered State by TesseracT." 🤘

This is easily track of the year. Personally i place it second next after periphery - reptile in my best of all time playlist. And best vocal performance of all time for me for sure.

Check out TesseracT’s sister band, Monuments. Both bands were the result of the split of Fellsilent. Recent songs I would recommend: The Cimmerian, Makeshift Harmony, Nefarious

The entire album is pure bliss. Their best album so far. And yes, Jay Postones's drumming is just completely masterful. That section he plays on the ride cymbal's bell is subtle but very complex - playing some kind of groupings of 3 on the cymbal, and 2 on the snare. Just whack but amazing.

Love your reactions so much man, because it comes from the heart besides being backed by an incredible amount of understanding both musically and emotionally, well that's how I perceive it anyway. Tesseract being my fave band since One had nothing to do with enjoying this reaction thoroughly 😂 Also, Earthside's Let the Truth Speak with Dan Tompkins is a whole other dimension of trancendence

@ChaseCarneson

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate your kind words and the support here. Thank you so much. And yes Earthside are phenomenal

You really should do War of Being off the new album. It has been stated around here but I think that one song encapsulates nicely where they've been, where they are, and where they could grow. It is 11 minutes of bliss with so much going on.

Great reaction man, so glad you got back to the boys. I didn't think anything could top Take me back to Eden for my album of the year but they did it. It was crazy razor thin and I had to reason it out haha

@ChaseCarneson

10 ай бұрын

Hey Bro!!!!! Yeah I’ve definitely got some catching up to do. They’re pretty remarkable. Will have to see if I agree o. The album vs ST 😉

Always enjoy your analysis, sir. Also, as a Jordan collector... I appreciate the "Hulk" AJ1 Mids on the shelf. 🙂 But I'm also a Broncos fan and I don't see that hat up there anymore.....

we need an album reaction for war of being please!! this album is amazing... in its own way, every tesseract album is so unique..that can't be compared!!

@ChaseCarneson

8 ай бұрын

They’re pretty special. Thinking of doing more listening in love videos to be able to get through more.

Next has got to be the title track War of Being. It covers every part that is and has been that which is Tesseract.

A bit of TOOL, a bit of Radiohead, and a whole lotta groove 😎

A reaction to where the dead ships dwell by in flames would make my life

Always love your reactions. Please do the song War of Being.

Dans vocals are amazing on this album. I would recommend that you listen to the whole album, and/or react to War of Being as well. Cheers !!

I rarely request reactions because I'm usually interested in seeing wherever you go next on your own + from other's input, but I just came across a track that I think you would have a really good time picking apart a bit. Seemingly simple structure and melodies at first glance but the more I listen to it, the more I appreciate the choices and subtleties...the song is "A Secret Door" by the band "Avatar". It has a very well choreographed and visually laid out video to go along with it :) Hope you're able to check it out.

Chase, you're not wrong about the MUSE comparison, in that both Dan and Matt have similar styles and ranges. I had the exact same though.

@ChaseCarneson

4 күн бұрын

Nice one. Yeah it’s something that stick out to me

Always a joy to see you get speechless over music chase! I'd love to see you react to "Labyrinth" by Above, Below. Incredible musicianship, something you'd appreciate. Great stuff brother

@ChaseCarneson

10 ай бұрын

I'll check it out!

Periphery meets Coheed

Next do "Concealing Fate" about 20mins on the Version of "Portals". The original would be maybe a bit long for a review. It is where Tesseract started. Not as "perfect" as the new stuff yet. But sooo emotional! I still break out in tears even 12 years later when i heard it for the first time.

I recommend you "Poets of the Fall - Daze" Because it's a different kind of rock that I've listened to and many people know the band from the games.

a big "fuck yeah" to the White Bat vinyl behind you

Just commenting as I watch, but if you want to hear a band that beautifully builds atmosphere, you should check out "The Ocean", easily one of the best prog metal acts doing it right now. Their last 3 albums have been an absolute masterclass

First; I really like your reactions, views, analyses and insight in them. Second; I strongly recommend you to check out Gordian Knot sing "Rivers dancing". Reaction or not, just check it out, just feel the song and its atmosphere (specially ending guitar solo), there's no disappointing.. Keep up the good work here! 👍👍👍

@ChaseCarneson

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment and the suggestion. Will make sure to add it to the list

He sounds stylistically like the vocalist from Muse at times in this.

Very cool song, lovely mood, and great analysis. I don't know Tesseract well enough to suggest what to listen next from them, but I would love it if you considered doing a reaction to Maximum The Hormone - Koi no America. It was released recently and if you've liked their previous stuff then I think you'll like this too, and it certainly is a song that should make for an entertaining video as well. Link to the music video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6powZefcpC5mLw.html

Sinus issues? Need some of the Hut's Bunny Chow down you... ;-)

Sleep Token and Tesseract have the BEST albums of 2023!! 👌

Their first album was incredibly good, masterpiece, their new album is also a masterpiece but they have grown so much, their musical discipline is unmatched imo. Check out war of being as well off of this album.