The fetal mirage was definitely properly chromed in this one.

Cygnus vismund cygnus is the most epic song ive ever heard.. that Outro,or bridge before the last chorus is so stupidly good.

Almost crashed my car when I heard this song for the first time 😂 I’ve cranked it right up at the beginning 😂🤣😂

@verminj

3 жыл бұрын

I have a vivid memory of a friend sitting in the backseat of a car and slamming his head in to the ceiling at the “I’ve defected” part of Cicatriz because he was startled.

@luisarm8843

2 жыл бұрын

I even rised up the volume thinking it was a relaxed song… after 3 doritos … 💥🤯😲😵

@n_cruz144

Жыл бұрын

I definitely blew out the speakers of my first car in high school the day this album came out. making the mistake of cranking the volume thanks to the intro being mixed so low 🤣

More volta. Cassandra Gemini

@chriswashington8062

4 жыл бұрын

YES

@dan.j.boydzkreationz

4 жыл бұрын

My all-time favourite MV song. I love how it keeps reconstituting itself!

@joaquinbaume1291

4 жыл бұрын

You all really want the poor guy to react to a 32 minute song?

@frateroiram_5706

4 жыл бұрын

@@joaquinbaume1291 YES

@perliva

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Another vote for Cassandra Gemini. Haven't been the same since.

@dan.j.boydzkreationz

4 жыл бұрын

Neither

this break down part at 5:32 is absolutely, hands down one of the best pieces of prog i've ever heard. the way the drums build back up slowly just gives me tingles...I must have played it to everyone I know at the time of discovering it. still gives me the chills when i play along... EDIT: For Jim, the whole album sounds so well thought out is maybe due to Omar Rodríguez-López writing EVERY part for his band members to play. Early interviews called him a control freak as he managed every single aspect of instrumentation, how it was to be played live and so on...a control freak as some people call it!!

@KahurangiSteez

2 жыл бұрын

It's an interesting theme I've never considered before but all my favourite bands are directed by the one main music composter. TMV has Omar, King Crimson has Robert Fripp, Frank Zappa has, well, Frank Zappa... haha

@jfayiii

Жыл бұрын

As a non-fan forced into listening by my son (who's a huge fan), I would have to agree with this progression being a 'wow' moment (especially after seeing it live). Not sure what I just saw, but I know that liked it.

@fleisch19843

Жыл бұрын

Agree. That couple of minutes starting at 5:32 are some of the most inspired moments I've heard from them. When Omar starts riding up and down up and down up and down as the swell gets louder (around 7:45), it is electrifying. Like a galaxy milkshake.

@growskull

Жыл бұрын

the time signature is so weird i think its 15/16 and that dropped 16th note just changes everything

@Turbovolver

2 ай бұрын

@@growskull 29/16 apparently, but it feels often like 29.5/16 which would put it to two bars of your 15/16.

Frances the Mute, is an incredible album. One of the best first time listening album experiences, I have had.

@notsure1350

3 жыл бұрын

Flea on horns, John Fusciente on guitar on L'Via L'Viaquez among others. I remember how I discovered them. I generally sleep with the TV on. I woke up in the middle of the night, around 3 am, and MTV was on. I know this story seems more unbelievable now but bear with me. On MTV is the video for The Widow. I was so confused and tired but I wrote down the name of the band and went to sleep. I went out the next day and bought Frances the Mute and was absolutely floored. Amazing start to finish.

@MamaWhit87

3 жыл бұрын

@@notsure1350 not unbelievable, that's how I found out about them too, through MTV late at night. Then I went out and bought every Mars volta album...but I stopped listening after Amputechture cause I felt like Cedric's voice was suffering over the years. I'm just being honest...

@notsure1350

3 жыл бұрын

@@MamaWhit87 can you believe MTV actually even played that? If you look at them now it seems impossible...

@jcorona5457

2 жыл бұрын

This is arguably The Mars Volta greatest song … it is also the only The Mars Volta song I’ve ever heard.

@bobthehod4965

2 жыл бұрын

@@MamaWhit87 Not only did Cedric's voice get noticably worse, him and Omar made the terrible mistake of firing Jon Theodore, which ruined the band in my opinion.

Cassandra Gemini is the absolute best, go for it!!

I was so ready for The Widow to start playing.

@frequentsee3815

4 жыл бұрын

He's got fasting black lungs...

I've suggested it before, but I've seen others mention it and I want the request to gain some traction: Cassandra Gemini! It is their epic magnum opus. I'll be here for whatever you do, but seeing you react to this one would be a dream :) Keep doing what you do! Absolutely love this reaction btw!

From a fellow musician and music nerd: This whole album is one of my favourites of all time. The music is so intricate and goes from chaotic to catchy to ambient but it's all done so fluently. The lyrics are kind of obscure and there's not necessarily one single interpretation but it's a concept album anyways. Worth checking out a few of them though since it makes you appreciate how well the lyrics and music reflect each other. I love it when music creators really think of that.

@grantwallace1882

4 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible album. I want to shake your hand,

@randominternetperson9271

Жыл бұрын

true, for me this is one of the albums of the decade. tha mix of latin elements and the spanish is the icing in the cake for me. also, Peter was the best unit in SF2, lol

Tetragrammaton!!

@Neorigg

4 жыл бұрын

nostel con yesss, this is my favorite song by any band!!

Jon Theodore is a monster

@buckfuttler2877

4 жыл бұрын

and hes only the 2nd best drummer TMV has had! thats saying something!

@JimmyKlef

4 жыл бұрын

@@buckfuttler2877 For me, he is byyyy faaaar the best. I know, Pridgen was absolutely fucking Floating Messiah Monsterous God at whacking those skins...but I felt jons taste and tact and feel were undeniable. He could do more than float, he could cry, rage, etc on the drums. Every drum roll and beat was so tasteful, so was pridgens, but they were also so memorable. His use of dynamics in volume/velocity was outrageous too. Some of those beats he played soft are near impossible to play soft and nail. Pridgen could definitely out-technique him, and out-speed him... but I much prefer jon compositionally, and to me that check mark is the most important. He served the song, always fit right in that pocket, and still was able to be mind blowingly technical while still serving the song. Thomas could get distracting. Not that it was ever bad, but it pulled me out of the song at times. Jon? Never. He was the song just like the rest of them. Now, don't get me wrong, thomas was maybe the best replacement possible or close to it... but losing Jon was one of the top three worst things to happen to the Volta.

@jdgonzo1982

3 жыл бұрын

Jon, for me, was MV's best drummer. His drum patterns are creative, intelligent and dynamic...listening to him made me a better drummer...he had the very same affect on me as John Bonham. He could play anything and he'd play it well...every time!! Thomas Pridgen was OK but was less creative and more technical...which is great but I like my drum patterns to be thoughtful and progressive and JT hit the nail on the head EVERY SINGLE SONG!!

@fugamantew

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckfuttler2877 in my estimation you are completely right, and we have Omar mad ATDI dancing coming back hard when T. Pridgen was behind the kit as a testament to that. To me, I don't know if it's the case for you as well, Thomas Pridgen was the perfect drummer for the Mars Volta as it progressed further into their musical proposal.

@buckfuttler2877

3 жыл бұрын

@@fugamantew well said. agree 100%

My flatmate in 2008 got me into The Mars Volta and I've LOVED them ever since. The album is a kinda horror, murder mystery, whereby each song is a character therein.

8:14 is one of the best moments in any song. Magic

i wish i could hear this song for the first time again...

I saw them open for A Perfect Circle. I was instantly hooked.

@frightenedsoul

4 жыл бұрын

Wow sounds like an awesome show

@themoose0221

3 жыл бұрын

Saw them open for System of a Down in 2004, same result.

@christopherlopez2491

3 жыл бұрын

Was it the Long Beach show? I was there at that one

@christopherlopez2491

3 жыл бұрын

Maynards dad played tuba while Omar shredded.

@Mark-dq5qf

3 жыл бұрын

@@themoose0221 same, I saw that show in Chicago. Mars Volta played like four songs, jammed out well over an hour.

They should have won an award for Frances the mute...by a landslide..it's golden..

I know 32 minutes long can be a little intimidating at first, but you won't regret it. Cassandra Gemini next time, please.

@alvinduran5540

4 жыл бұрын

best 32 minutes of music i have ever had the pleasure of enjoying

@chriswashington8062

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

I listened to Cassandra Monday three times. It is the epic opus of the greatest band ever.

@VLKV_loves_you

3 жыл бұрын

my favorite 32 mins of music

I love this song. The guitar solo in the middle along with the subtle bass lines and the excellent drumming is one of my favorite sections of music ever. Hope Jim digs it!

@lenni-hazels

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Stuck in my head forever.

@feintcircles

4 жыл бұрын

My personal favourite 3min in all of music !

@jl4872

4 жыл бұрын

Love the rhythm section during that couple minutes. So good!

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

When I saw them perform this at Terminal 5 in NYC, Cedric climbed up to the balcony and pantomimed the base breakdown on the large wire cables that trellised the balcony wall. I won’t ever forget it!

Ima get on my knees and beg for drunkship of lanterns

I think you'll love it, Jon Theodore is a beast on this song, and Juan is godlike with the bass grooves.

Hi Jim, it's great to see another Mars Volta track. As many others have suggested, please do Cassandra Gemini. It is about 30 minutes long and is often split up into separate tracks, however they must all be played in a continuous suite without gaps. Thanks once again

PLEASE DO CASSANDRA GEMINI 32 MIN. VERSION.

Imo this is the best version of The Mars Volta, totally epic times. Amazing live!

I can never listen to Cassandra Gemini without "Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore". You definitely want that as a build up towards Cassandra. And also the "And when Miranda sang " part always give me goosebump.

Por fin the mars volta!!!! :3 i hope so much for this... after cassasdra gemini 32 min pleaseee...!

@rbrt.a7063

4 жыл бұрын

Nahh, that is for the last level

So glad to see this. Such a mind blowing song. So weird to not hear this go right into “The Widow”

This song sums up the dynamic of this album pretty good. High tension combined with ambient sound and pumping adrenaline. Loving it!

Jim! Goodness me, I am loving this camera set up! Taking it to the next level - great review as always

bro, you NEED to do more Mars Volta. I love your TOOL reactions especially since they are my favorite, but I really think you'd appreciate TMV. If youre ever up for it, i strongly recommend you do Cassandra Gemini

@alvinduran5540

4 жыл бұрын

Id like L'via, Metatron, or tetragrammaton

My favourite mars volta song is called Tetragrammaton, but just go with the most popular requests

@kingofhearts642

4 жыл бұрын

Tetragrammaton is one of my faves too (although Meccamputechture is my personal favorite of the album), but if I'm being honest he could react to literally any TMV song that exists (at least from the first four albums) and I would be hype af. There are just way too many I want to see Jim listen to, and most of them probably won't get reactions. I at least really want to see Cassandra Gemini, L'via L'viaquez, or Drunkship of Lanterns.

@Neorigg

4 жыл бұрын

Colin although i love their two first albums, im much more a fan of Amputechture and The Bedlam in Goliath because they have more fusion and funk elements

@kingofhearts642

4 жыл бұрын

@@Neorigg I can totally see that.

Yeah I'd just check out a whole Mars Volta album. They work as a whole album experience really well

LOVE this song....first song I ever heard from TMV. Blew my mind.

Thank you Jim ! That was my number 1 request, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Keep up the awesome work my man.

I was so worried for that cup of coffee when he started drinking right before the drop

After going through all The Mars Volta reaction videos you've done through this point, I'm happy with you video editing as much as your reactions. It really gives it a unique feel to typical reaction videos and I hope you keep up giving us a unique experience. Cheers!

@JimNewstead

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jimmy, glad you enjoyed the vids - I can't always spend so long editing but it's fun when I can!

There was an episode of Henry Rollins music show that had Mars Volta live, very intense!!

I think I saw this live twice. Incredible is the word! Thank you, great stuff!

Props for not pausing the song and the experience. You’re the first youtuber I’ve seen that resist the urge and just keeps listening.

Cassandra may be tough to listen to all the way but i ASSURE you IT IS WORTH.

Thanks for the post, I hoped we had new music from them... but I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and insight.

Great!! Another vote for Cassandra Gemini

This song is so good thanks for picking great music. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

Finnaly, been waiting for your thoughts on this for the last couple of months, nice one jim!

YES! Roulette Dares next!

I see that album cover, I click. The best album that never gets the credit it deserves. Say this song title the same way you would hear James Bond introducing himself and at least some part of this will make a little sense. Hard to take in only one part of FTM without diving into the entire concept of the album. Highly recommend the rest of it, especially Cassandra Gemini (make sure you start at the right point in the album, they made the song divisions meaningless and confusing on purpose)

Love the multiple camera angles! Hahah and respect for listening to the whole song. There's a bunch of story behind all the weird ambient parts if you ever want to read into it

Amazing album, song and band. Would be amazing if you go through it all in order, this album is absolutely beautiful and haunting and original. Interesting detail, the cover was designed by Strom Thorgerson (designed Dark Side's prism cover and other PF) with the idea that people go about thinking they have full control of their lives. I agree with Cassandra Gemini, but I don't think it does justice to the song to listen to it for the first time without listening to The Widow, L'via L'viaquez and Miranda This Ghost just isn't Holy Anymore, first. In fact, I'd prefer if you listen to the whole thing on your own, and then tell us what you thought.

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

Ramon Lapenta While I agree with you about the totality of the album is the proper way to appreciate it, I think Jim would certainly go back and delve into the whole work. But your point is very valid.

@feintcircles

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about the 'Frances the Mute' track itself. Pivitol to the complete experience. 😃

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

feintcircles Yes indeed! I never listen to the album without it. Question. If you do this as well. Do you listen to Frances the Mute first or last? I always listen to it first because I remember hearing that’s what they intended.

@Ramoono

4 жыл бұрын

Bill D usually last, but only because I found it last

@feintcircles

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonizzy1 I'll usually listen to it last. I've got a digital file that I've removed all the song breaks, cut the Outro from Cassandra Geminni, inserted Frances The Mute and then I can just play it on a loop. LOL.

You genuinely use the best first words to express what you've heard. Keep it up!

Well Christmas came early for Bill!! Thank you Jim!! Best thing to come home to. This is just the beginning of the big picture that is Frances the Mute. The entire album tells a story. It’s arguably their best work. If you thought this was amazing wait until you get to the finale, Cassandra Gemini. All 32 minutes. IT’S SO WORTH EVERY SECOND TOO. It means everything to me that you’re exploring Mars. They are it for me. I put them up on high. Merry Christmas Jim! Can’t wait for the next one! 😙

ROULETTE DARES PLEASE!!!!!!

This album is so awesome. It’s got a palindromic structure, and all the tracks are segued together with the ambient sections.

💯🔥 but you need to do more Mars Volta reaction

My personal favourite Mars Volta song, what an experience, hard to not leave this song with a giant smile on your face or your mind blown haha, you were ready for the ride for sure. One of few songs that gives me crazy goosebumps especially on those high vocal notes towards the end.

I like your transparency and sense of humour. Just gained a subs

Now I have to listen to the rest of this album DX

Frances the Mute is the best Mars Volta album for me. Not to say that the others would be significantly worse. This is a good day opener!

@HollowGolem

4 жыл бұрын

Everybody seems to love DeLoused more, but I'm with you. Unchained Omar is just so glorious.

JON THEODORE A COMPLETELY BADASS, A MONSTER!!!!

Thanks Jim! I was the one that originally recommended Mars Volta to you (I think). Here's another band you will love ALGIERS - WALK LIKE A PANTHER! Merry Christmas

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!!!!!

I discovered The Mars Volta a weekish before Frances The Mute was released. I bought deloused and returned to FYE the following week to pick up this magnum opus. Cygnus is one of my favorite tracks of all time.

This album was IMO the APEX of what TMV was as a live show, Omar, Juan and JT and the addition of Adrian was fucking aces. I saw them support this album and it was fantastic.

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

Haiasi Eel Was saying the same. Lucky to see a few of these Frances-era shows. We left shook with how amazing the experience. Concertina and Cassandra at Roseland was otherworldly.

@kevinryan1359

4 жыл бұрын

Cant forget Ikey :) RIP Ikey

@jacksonizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Ryan Ikey was key to the experience. Pun intended. He brought a life and vibe to the performance that was just as spectacular.

@davidarriola4887

4 жыл бұрын

That's was the volta at their peak as far as live performances go. And it can never be replicated. Those who witnessed it only know

@haiasieel6099

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidarriola4887 I think when they added Thomas as the replacement for Jon, those shows were close. The energy Thomas brought was phenomenal.

Nice one Jim. It took me a long time to get into TMV. I was a big At The Drive In fan, but found TMV to lack the punch I was expecting. It wasn't until I got older that I appreciated the band for what it was, rather than what I wanted it to be.

I think you would get a kick out of reading about what inspired this album. Great channel by the way! Happy holidays to you.

Crazy song structure but so beautifully put together. Love this song!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Good video. I look forward to hearing more reactions 👍

Wax Simulacra. Metatron. Tetragrammaton. MOAR VOLTA. Thank you Jim!

@louisrepucci8407

4 жыл бұрын

...and, it's always a treat. Thank you, sir.

Vicarious Atonement by The Mars Volta, please. I promise you wont be disappointed.

Cassandra Gemini pleaseeeee (the full 30+ min)

Tetragrammaton by the Mars Volta please

hey Jim, just recently found your channel, love your reaction vids! Good analysis and really enjoy you rocking out to some great tunes. Mars Volta is my fave band, so great to see you enjoying this! Some comments about your comments - The Mars Volta formed in mid 2001, so they weren't around in the late 90s. Omar and Cedric were from At The Drive In (which formed back in the early 90s I think?), which broke up in early 2001. They formed TMV after that. Omar was considered a bit of a prog genius in the early years, there's a really great jam that he did with Flea and John Frusciante; it's floating around on KZread somewhere. Fascinating fact for you: on the 2nd, 3rd and maybe 4th albums, none of the musicians heard any of the other parts played by other performers, they just all played to a click track and were told "it lifts up here, so go hard" or "it chills out here, bring it down..." Omar was a bit of a control freak ;)

@JimNewstead

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing….. I managed to get hold of maybe the last available Mars Volta vinyl box set earlier this year and will be making videos listening to them soon.

I don't think this needs to be said anymore but. Cassandra Gemini please :)

Tetragramaton! Jim

First time listening to this band. Certainly not the last time. Very refreshing sound. Don't forget about Cyborg Octopus please😆

You are ready for Tetragrammaton or Viscera Eyes.

Omg yes!

They’re back baby!! Frances the mute is a complete masterpiece by the way. Cassandra Gemini alone will blow your ear brains out.

Fantastic Band ❣️.. Fantastic Album.. A friend of mine thought the CD player was broke when he joined me listening to this Song.. 🤣 🤣

Hi Jim, found your channel a few weeks ago, lots of great stuff. try this : Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope live in Colorado 2016

Imagine listening to this again For the very first time.....

You gotta do Tetragrammaton!

I would reccomend Cassandra Gemini and Tetragrammation by them

yassssssssss!

@ElliotSBirding

4 жыл бұрын

also, Cassandra Gemini is a must

The duo Frances the Mute (single track) + Cygnus... are just marvellous. Try it please!

First time in your channel, dig your style. Curious what cans your using, my driend

@JimNewstead

4 жыл бұрын

AKG K701s. 👍🏼

This is one of those bands I didn't discover until after they broke up. I finally got my wish to see A Perfect Circle live when they came back. Still crossing my fingers for TMV

@MorningView4

Жыл бұрын

Well?

@ajversus

Жыл бұрын

They are coming back on tour my friend May 9th.

Nice shirt melon, meant, Jim! Hah nice intro bit.

Listen to more stuff. The Mars Volta are awesome prog rock.

Is The Mars Volta baby!

Was genuinely worried when you picked up that mug in case you were drinking when 2:00 hit 🤣

You already reacted to my favorite TMV song, Day of the Baphomets. So I'll put in a vote for Meccamputechture..Cassandra Gemini second.

Dude! I want to see you playing your e drum set!

This album (this track specifically) was my introduction to the Volta. To be fair I was still young, so Deloused was just a a little before my musical maturation. But this album got me into the band's entire catalog. It really blew me away almost 20 years ago and it continues to do so today. Keeps me coming back because there's always a new angle to explore, literary references to pick up on and research, vocabulary terms (in English AND Spanish) to learn, and lore to dig into. To me that is what makes a great band -- this promise of a deep world you can spend the rest of your life studying and enjoying. They have two great, classic albums (this and Deloused in the Comatorium), one decent album (Amputecture), and the rest are pretty underwhelming. Or at least, different enough from what initially caught my attention to leave me with a musical half chub. The Tremulant EP is pretty good too. So sad they don't make music under this moniker anymore. Definitely the best group to come out of my home state of Texas in my opinion. Love the fusion of post hardcore, Latin jazz, acid jazz, and good old hard rock.

Back in the day, De loused in the comatorium, Francés the mute, Scabdates and Amputevhture were some.of.my favorite albums to.air guitar. Ahh Man 2003-2007 were the shit!!

Quite possibly one of the most important pieces of music to have ever been recorded. It sickens me to think about how the mainstream's lack of concern with craftmanship and creativity has somehow continued to occupy spaces that this band should flood.

When it hits at 9:59 ..... is everything

Leprous - The Sky is Red please

Funny that you did the Anthony fantano bit at the beginning because they are, or at least were, his favorite band