The bassist of muse, Chris wolstenholme, described this song as 40 years of rock history in 6 minutes

@bassfuzz5783

Жыл бұрын

@@BubonicCure i don't think he ever used a bow

@allistergraham6704

Жыл бұрын

Take a bow is just a name of a muse track lol

@stuartcollins82

Жыл бұрын

@@BubonicCure Chris finger picks everything. And doesn't really use a lot of effects, just a big warm tone. The guitar Matt uses usually has a lot of sustain and effects, so it's that you're probably thinking of.

@SebHaarfagre

Жыл бұрын

@@stuartcollins82 He use a pedal for fuzz sometimes, just like the bassist for some Prince songs, however his bass in this track is just insane. The bridge, I never understood if that's a synth or Chris, but I persevered and I freakin learnt it and it became my all time favourite bass riff (to play) *EVER.*

@ivancornejo3258

Жыл бұрын

@@SebHaarfagre the bridge was created with synths, just like the chorus from Stockholm syndrome, a synth progression

Hey Geebz, just wanted to remind you we appreciate what you do for us. Even more important everything you do for the kids. So in case you forgot you are awesome!!!

@KeyOfGeebz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@Kwhansen52

Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@clansome

Жыл бұрын

@@KeyOfGeebz The guitar sound in the song was inspired by the 1962 number one hit "Telstar" by The Tornados (George Bellamy, Matt Bellamy's father, was the band's rhythm guitarist). This track has often been used as either the opening or closing track of their main set for many years and has rarely been off the setlist 16 years later. Often the song is preceded (when closing the main set) with the bassist Chis Wolstenholme playing Ennio Morricone's "Man with a Harmonica" on the harmonica. Also check out any of the live versions which do sound a lot better. The best of these is probably from Rome 2013 kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4KKm8mvYLHTqrg.html

The live versions of these hit so hard and show how talented they really are

@Andy-nl8uq

Жыл бұрын

Yep, one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Absolutely perfect, and hearing the crowd sing to these songs is an incredible experience. Definitely recommend checking out a live version of this 🤙

@oneopinion6806

Жыл бұрын

Here on YT the Live Jools Holland 2006 video is just bananas.

I found out about this song, and Muse, through Guitar Hero. I loved playing this track.

@matthewleonardball2925

Жыл бұрын

I think we all did 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

@stagger9660

Жыл бұрын

Thats where i heard it from. Loved this track

@Denashi

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@shmick6079

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@laurena4000

Жыл бұрын

Same!

The parts where Matt Bellamy harmonizes his voice and guitar at the same time are so brilliant. Not many people are on his level talent wise

@foudelou

Жыл бұрын

He does that quite often, I find that both impressive and enjoyable but I feel like many people dont realize it, even in live versions. Actually I believe it originally comes from an old live from around year 2000 where he broke the strings of his guitar during a solo and he replaced it by singing really high like he knows to do. At least thats what I heard

@AloneInTheDork

Жыл бұрын

@@foudelou I don't know how many months I was listening to Muse including having gone to their concert just 3 months after being introduced to them and being blown away... That I realized it was his voice... Not the highest notes on the guitar. I also thought that the woman's voice in madness was beautiful. Ha.

@ExarchGaming

Жыл бұрын

Bellamy is on an entirely different level from a lot of people, and he doesn't quite get the respect he deserves. I think people hear Muse and think of Twilight and don't give them a chance. I have never seen someone react to this song, and not be wowed out of their seats. I would go so far as to describe him as this generations Freddie Mercury.

@kevinwilson455

Жыл бұрын

I am into heavy metal mostly... but Muse live certainly entertain me. Matt Bellamy is THE most unique singer and guitarist that I can think of. Astounding.

@ivancornejo3258

Жыл бұрын

Bellamy can play piano, after the guitar and sing incredible in the same song like survival , new born or butterflies and hurricanes,i dont want to say that other bands or musicians are bad, but Bellamy Is just out of this World

This has always been my favorite Muse track. It's quirky but incredible. It's definitely not part of any wider concept. It sounds completely different from everything else on that album.

@Rayvn7

Жыл бұрын

.....Then why did they release Knights of Cydonia/Uprising??? =\

Matthew Bellamy's father George Bellamy played rhythm guitar for The Tornados. They had a hit with Telstar in 1962. If you listen to this you can see some inspiration to Knights Of Cydonia

@redrob6026

Жыл бұрын

Was going to say this. The tremolo guitar is a definite nod to Telstar.

that harmonized vocal break gives me chills every time.

@drummeralbertrivera9577

9 ай бұрын

I *LOVE* the chorus break especially for its Queen-ish type of vibe to it.

"No one's gonna take me alive... The time has come to make things right... You and I must fight for our right! You and I must fight to survive!" Fuck yeah! Empowering song! Can't make it through such a masterpiece of a song without throwing a stank face. I get goosebumps whenever they sing that chorus. Pure adrenaline!

This song is a real crowd pleaser, it's made for stadiums and is THE wildest song of their live gigs, every time. You have to watch the Rome Olympic Stadium version of this song! You'll definitely get the Western vibes right from the start, a little surprise opens the act ;) !

One of the best outros of all time...

@matthewleonardball2925

Жыл бұрын

Agreed up there with “Layla” for me ❤️

This song is a tribute to the lead singer’s (Matt Bellamy) dad. His dad played in a band from the 60s called The Tornadoes and had a number 1 in the UK called Telstar. The start of this song is a homage to that.

Matt's vocal can be confused for an instrument but if you watch it live you'll see that it is a vocal melody. What a range this guy has !!!!! Check out Hysteria and Map of the problematic.

DUDE I set a timer to work for an hour and you upload right as it finishes! One of my favourite Muse songs. Sign from the gods

@TanguyBlanchard

Жыл бұрын

almost forgot. i saw this live. blew my socks off. i jumped through the knee pain, no questions!

When someone tells me "I've never heard of Muse" this is the song I always recommend first. Amazing song, it has it all!.

It's a shame Muse takes such a beating from critics, but what do they know? They are such a fun band, and the best live concert I have ever seen. Every member means so much to their overall sound. Geebz, thanks for delving into them. I would suggest you check Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse for some massive scale apocalyptic drama. It's a wild ride that you will surely enjoy.

@nicbongo

Жыл бұрын

Only after BHAR. Down hill since there but no denying their talent.

@IcarusNadir

Жыл бұрын

@@nicbongo the latest album is amazing tho

@Autumnnnnn1

Жыл бұрын

@@IcarusNadir it's worse then simulation theory. Their last great album was bhar and ever since then they've been on a downward spiral.

@Andy-nl8uq

Жыл бұрын

@@Autumnnnnn1 The Drones album had some great songs, and the newest one is a great listen. I'll be honest, they lost me for a couple of albums after Bhar, but drones and will of the people have brought me back. Though I'll admit, nothing beat seeing them play citizen erased live recently

@Autumnnnnn1

Жыл бұрын

@@Andy-nl8uq drones has some great songs but also has some absolute shit. Wotp's best song is kill or be killed and its still a 4/10

Muse live is something special, especially this song 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

@helgijonsson3537

Жыл бұрын

That whole opening sequence to their Live at Wembley DVD is just *chef's kiss*. They were at their peak at that point.

watch it live to appreciate what they are doing with the instruments and how good they are as musicians, great channel Geebz

With MUSE u have to listen to live version. One of the greatest live bands of all time

The fastest I've ever driven was to this song, what a banger of a track. I love the drumming.

There is so much more color and variety in Muse to check out! Cave, Butterflies and Hurricanes, or Take a Bow would be great choices!

@TanguyBlanchard

Жыл бұрын

Cave ++

@drewdrake4451

Жыл бұрын

@@TanguyBlanchard Butterflies and Hurricane is my fave because of the lyrics and the piano masterpiece in the middle. Take A Bow is blindingly extraordinary! Especially live.

@ExarchGaming

Жыл бұрын

Plug In Baby, as well as Supermassive Black Hole would be great. If you want to see his face go through all 7 stages of grief, and amazement have him react to the track 2nd law: unsustainable lol

@arkano18cl

Жыл бұрын

Glorious, Fury, Butterflies & Hurricanes 😻

one of the best live bands around and they put on a great light show also

This song was my first introduction to Muse through Guitar Hero. From there, I found Assassin, and Starlight, Supermassive Blackhole, then the rest of this album. What really sent me over the top and made me a lifelong fan, was when I came across a broadcast of a live performance by Muse at some festival (Isle of Wight, maybe?) and I realized that the lead singer was also the lead guitarist and was playing those mind bending riffs while also singing melodies that are totally opposite of what he is playing, and I was absolutely blown away! I’ve listened to every Muse album (except the most recent, just haven’t gotten around to it), and they have definitely become my favorite band. My favorite songs are “New Born”, “Plug In Baby”, “Muscle Museum”, “Thought Contagion”, “I Belong to You” and “Starlight”, and I definitely recommend watching a live performance at some point.

Great track and reaction. I know you don't do live reaction but if you want to see how talented Matt is and the stage production try butterflies and hurricanes live at Wembley. Muse are amazing live.

Exogenesis Symphony is definitely up your alley imo. I'd love it if you gave that a listen. Preferably all 3 parts as a single reaction. That said, Unintended is probably their most beautiful song

@mickaelperrier6379

Жыл бұрын

I saw another guy like him analyse Exogenesis. I don't remember who though.

When the first pause was coming, I saw it in your face, and I was like, "NO! Just wait a couple seconds!!!"

This song mixes vibes and sounds from Queen and Ennio Morricone so richly into the sound, we're hearing and longing for what future music could sound like.

Matt Bellamy's father was in a 60's band called the tornadoes & their biggest hit was a song called tel-star which is very similar to this

It's a closer of the album and a great closer in their epic gigs

If I was going to make a Muse mix CD for myself, it would just be this song repeatedly until I ran out of space. What an incredible song. The only thing that could improve on this experience is the video, which is perfection.

Geebz, the Guitarist, Matt Bellamy's father, played in the Tornadoes in the sixties, they had a big hit with Telstar, a lot of influence coming from that. You know it, the older you get...

the coolest thing about this song i think are the key changes in the first section since the first synth guitar melody was in Em, then the fast tremolo picking part began in Cm with the verse being in Abm leading the song back to Em (dorian) for the final parts.

You are right about the spaghetti western vibes, this is totally intended. When they play it live they even play the music of once upon a time in the west as an intro

I love muse and absolutely adore this song. First time I heard it was on guitar hero 3 as a kid and I just instantly fell in love. There is a live version of this song I forget what the video itself is called they begin the performance playing an eery harmonica and it’s just so captivating. And they sound even better live. The vocal ability of the lead singer is just amazing. ♥️

the part after the spaghetti -> surf always reminds me of a sped up heart-barracuda riff

@BuilderPete13

Жыл бұрын

I think it's actually paying homage to the song "Telstar" by The Tornadoes, aka Matt Bellamy's father's band!

I still remember the first time I heard this one. Driving south on 280 listening to the old Live 105. I almost had to pull over on the side of the highway at that late vocal break. 🤯🤯🤯

@taylormiller1946

Жыл бұрын

Bay Area memories!

A pinch of surf, a dash of western, a sprinkle of Dr.Who and some rock! Oh ya!!

Muse uses this song to close out their shoes with a lead in of the harmonica solo from "Once Upon a Time in the West".

Good old Muse! Love this song so much!

i'm still here...ALRIGHT! PS: Would love to see more Muse reactions!

Glad to see you keep truckin on bro! This was the first song i learned all the way through on guitar years ago. Matt is definitely a spot on tremolo player that was no synth lol. much love!

i remember when i watched them play this in Montreal 2006. we climbed a lighting scaffolding in the rain and when the "no ones goonna take me alive" part happened , i knew i had just seen a classic performed. it was incredibly powerful. next...map of the probematique

Hey man, love this. Been waiting for you to do more Muse. Love it! One thing that wil help to put Muse, and specifically this song, into context, is to know that the lead singer and guitarist of Muse (Matt Bellamy) is the son of George Bellamy, guitarist of The Tornados (of Telstar fame). The track is incredible, but it often 'clicks' and makes even more sense when people know that little fact.

This might be my favorite Muse song.

One of the best tracks to showcase the creativity in their song writing 🎉 Keep the reactions coming

I've been waiting for this one forever!

That in the beginning and for most of the song really, is the singer following his own guitar notes.

I only just found your channel and I love you so much already!

I was lucky enough to be involved with my college radio, and this was a regular , absolute tune! Super massive and the resistance albums are all up there too

Ahh I loved this analysis! Your facial expressions made me feel like I was listening to the song again for the first time. If you'd like to check out more Muse songs, I can advise Megalomania, Assassin and Space Dementia!

This was awesome!! Please keep having fun with what you do in the channel, cause it's also fun for me 🤩

I love Muse and I love this song. So many layers

Thanks for this one Geebz. Always nice of you to react (so positively) to Muse. They have plucked every string in my heart. They are not afraid (like many bands) to move with the times, evolve, experiment, but retain the soul and essence of what they are. Moreover, they are very humble, humorous and down to earth. Matt Bellamy’s solo project stuff is very enchanting too. Thanks again, Alhoa and ALRIGHT!! 🤘🏼👍🏼👏🏼

Wow nice! I've been waiting for this track for years! So happy, about to begin! Good stuff Mr

Is it just me, or does this song sound like a desperate last cavalry charge? 10/10, would ride to my death again.

First time watching you. Popped up in my suggested videos. I love that you confessed that you don't usually react as you do or I would have just assumed it was typical. So nice to watch somebody experience this song forgot the first time. Agree with all of your (humorously apologetic) observations and laughed because I was thinking about Deep Purple too. My uncle played me some of their stuff when I was maybe 14 and I ended up listening to a classic rock station for a couple of years in the morning on the drive to work. Love that they included that vibe in this track that has grown on me more every time I listen to it and I now feel that it's a bit of a masterpiece really. One that starts with.... UFOs and horses. And now I feel compelled to watch Cowboys and Aliens. And this is how my Saturdays roll out lol. Cheers!

I'm still here. Thanks for getting around to this song. It's been on my "Favourites" list of music for a long time already. :)

If Muse hasn't been influenced by Radiohead, Ill eat my hat.... LOL. I think MUSE is one of the best out there. they are so diverse and talented! I love how you say the things I am thinking about music on more occasions than not. Love you channel! 👏

@crouchingotter

Жыл бұрын

When I first heard Unintended I initially thought it was a new Radiohead song.

@Viper-dz2kw

Жыл бұрын

People used to compare them all the time, especially the first Muse album

Fell in love with this song on GH3 still standing as my favorite Muse song. Their new album is dope though very heavy

Hell yeah, Geebz, getting to the good stuff! Muse is always a fave, they never disappoint, especially live.

I was at the first concert where Muse did not close the show with “Knights of Cydonia” …it is a great band that can move on from such a powerful song and hit and still make some of the best live performances following such a bold choice!

You listened to one of the best songs they've created... Out of many! Love your videos! If you haven't watched their 2007 Live at Wembley, it's beyond worth it! Take care

The reaction I was waiting for! My favourite song by muse!

Thanks for doing this one sir.

The melody after the intro is guitar, but Matt Bellamy's using the vibrato bar throughout and it sounds like it has a flanger on. I've been trying to get that guitar tone for some time now, a Jaguar with the vibrato is the closest I can get

The first time I heard this song was live at Reading Festival in 2006, still gives me goose bumps to this day!

I watch loads, never comment, but I just wanted to say a) love your stuff, and b) this, live, is one of the best rushes ever

I'm screeming soo glad you got to enjoy this track

Hey Geebz. Found your channel a few days ago and it's truly a fantastic way to find new music. Coupled with your analysis i don't think it can get much better than this. I saw that you do a lot of rock/metal reaction videos and i'd like to suggest "Long Distance Calling - The Nearing Grave/Fire in the Mountain". Keep at it man, i love it.

I'm seeing Muse for the first time this Sunday!

When playing live, the harmonica from “Once upon a time in the west” starts this song, yes, spaghetti western. :-)

Good to see you come back to Muse!

My dad had the 45 of Telstar (flip side Jungle Fever, iirc), so when I bought the Muse album on the strength of the vampire baseball song, this was a beautifully wrapped surprise. Cheers!

Speaking of Halloween, Muse have a track called You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween on the latest album realeased not long ago. Might be worth checking that one out while we're in the season.

Cydonia Mensae is a place on Mars that people thought looked like a face. It did at first but when they got better pictures it didn't at all.

One of the best Tracks to come out of the naughties. Definitely one of my favorite songs of all time! I'm still here.

Their liveperformance reminded me on "child in time", maybe that´s why you got Deep Purple vibes :D

Animated...You should try the song Live. It's more complex with added riff offs and they at an outro that banging and different for every live they do of the song. And on their many world tours they play this song and almost exclusively their final song. So you can imagine that they give their FULLness to the their final live performances.

Dude! That middle change is a bass tapping solo!!

Saw this live. The crowd went absolutely mental!

This song. LIVE. ROME.

Thank you Geebz 😊

Matt Belamys father was in the Tornadoes who were the first English band to have a no 1 in the states and UK at the same time. The beginning of the track sounds like Telstar his dad's song. When matt grew up he had all the best musicians on the planet go round his house to see his dad and learnt the guitar that way. His idol is Tom Morello and I was lucky enough to see them on stage together at West Hams ground a couple of years back. When I heard Tom was the support I nearly shit in my paints I was so excited. I'd already seen RATM so knew just how good he is.

Some more amazing Muse songs to react to: Sing For Absolution, Starlight, Supremacy, Reapers, Unintended, Supermassive Black Hole, Madness, Dead Inside, Panic Station, New Born.

The video for this track from what I remember, spaghetti western crossed with buck rogers crossed with Kung Fu - growing up in the 80s basically my childhood viewing.

I'm still here Geebz! 🤙 I always loved this track, it's really fun to play on bass.

Boy I wish you were watching the video for this. You must do it in your own time. It's just incredible. Suits the music perfectly. Spaghetti western indeed.

This song always conjures an image of Quentin Tarantino making a film that starts off as a Spaghetti Western, but suddenly aliens show up, and as per usual, shit gets weird. I like that you thought of Spaghetti Westerns too. I hadn't thought about it, but now I expect that many people have made that connection. ps: I often type comments while I'm first listening to videos here on KZread (like this time), and as obvious as it seems in hindsight, I was genuinely surprised that you made that connection. I have a history of missing the obvious, so my surprise is... unsurprising. :)

7:40 was just about to sip the coffee and got caught off guard lol

The Live in Rome Version of this song is completely wild and worth a listen to

I started watching your channel starting with the Pneuma live reaction, and I've been going down the rabbit hole since. I love your videos. It had been a couple since I listened to Tool, and I want to thank you for reviving that love of music. Your interpretation is so refreshing. Thank you. I do have a request: Dear Agony, Breaking Benjamin. You treat the vocalist as an instrumentalist, and I believe you would appreciate that performance. Thank you for all of your videos.

Never realized how eclectic this song really was. Just knew it rocked. Sweeeeeet.

Hell yea, still here dude! 🤟😎🍻💯🔥🔥🔥

Such a great song. Thanks Geebz

YESSSS MORE MUSE!! Even with how popular they’ve become, I really think they’re still underrated. The way they have themes/concepts to every album, even incorporating orchestral score! The musicianship they all have! The guitar playing is amazing! The growth they’ve gone through for their most recent album! Def check out more of them! Their albums are really meant to be digested as a whole! ❤️ I love love love the production on their albums!

Thanks for this one Geebz! Needed this today! Aloha buddy!

I'm still here! Love this track, love your reaction to it.

Good memories playing this on guitar hero back in the day!! Aloha

This is an all time killer song, a modern classic that kicks ass every time it's played

Absolutely amazing song from beginning to end.