Soooo Tim Henson is very fun to watch play guitar! WOW For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

@anthonfries4541

2 жыл бұрын

Might I suggest checking out the omnific they are an amazing band

@masdidi2028

Жыл бұрын

Next react alip bata channell

@supremeoverlord5420

Жыл бұрын

Go to check Culmination of J-Rock Wagakki Band - Homura kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqOitsR9dLC_mto.html yes 2 songs but its cool experience. This is a different world, I think you will release 1 video a week like with Dimash, because each of their songs is a skill

Gotta love how now it's become Playing God that's introducing people to Polyphia where before it was ALWAYS G.O.A.T.

@tylerthibber8822

Жыл бұрын

and before that was Goose and Armour for sureeeeeee

@jairusovo

Жыл бұрын

I was just browsing through Spotify and Playing God by Polyphia was next- GOOD THING I DIDNT SKIPPED IT CAUSE HOLLYYY

@geromemanicia3809

Жыл бұрын

James Franco

@mao7

Жыл бұрын

Goose was my introduction, but yeah, GOAT and Playing God are great successors to being the Polyphia Intro

@JoeMACofNAC

Жыл бұрын

Icronic got me lol

Listens to 12 seconds of Polyphia: "What?" Listens to the same 12 seconds again: yeah I have no idea so let's just keep going

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

😆🎶💯

I think polyphia is the real deal. I really think they're going to be a force for this generation of musicians. They're almost reaching mainstream appeal as a technical instrumental progressive band. If you would have told me that 10 years ago I'd say you were smoking crack These guys have incredible musicianship and their music is catchy and groovy. They're going to be monsters in 10 years if they keep up this pace. just bought tickets to see them in August. can't wait.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I was just talking about how we need guitar bands to come back to mainstream! Like enough auto tune music already!

@Traumglanz

Жыл бұрын

In 10 years we might have seen one more album from them, maybe two if we are very lucky ^_^

@lens_hunter

Жыл бұрын

So, I don't know anything how music is made, or how to play any instruments. I really like this song, but I don't understand why people who are in to making music are freaking out so much. Could someone attempt to explain it to me?

@elcastro5000

Жыл бұрын

@@lens_hunter I come from a guitar playing background. Polyphias music is very technical. Requires very precise actions coordinated perfectly in sync with the beat. Ghost notes, harmonics, hybrid picking with multiple fingers, going all over the fret board, multiple different chord voicings. And they are playing stuff that would be hard on electric guitars on much more difficult acoustic nylons. I'm not a drummer but even I can tell theirs is talented as well. Man is basically a drum machine and is playing very technical while also making very good use of space (rests to emphasize the parts that are playing in quick succession) From a composition point of view they are blending multiple genres together seamlessly and freshly. Flamenco, bossa nova, trap, jazz, metal.... Many artists limit themselves to a single style but polyphia takes from them all but it doesn't sound like a Frankenstein song. It sounds natural. I could go more into depth with specific parts of the song and the music theory and composition behind them. But this song is very interesting compositionally. There is lots of foreshadowing and multiple voicings. Notice how the song almost completely changes half way through? But if you listen carefully there is foreshadowing throughout the song and towards the end callbacks to the beginning of the song. I could attempt and eventually learn to play this if I put in enough time. But writing it? Only Tim and the boys could have written this song. To me that's why it's special.

@lens_hunter

Жыл бұрын

@@elcastro5000 So it's more than just "they play fast." Thanks for the explanation. Honestly this song is getting me into wanting to play guitar.

I always laugh when i get impressed by something musically as well. Thanks for the reaction video.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Yea - someone was so mad at me lol

@Visual_Piano

2 жыл бұрын

Haha i do the same

@Jaadugar0351

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here❤️

@jamesbell8861

Жыл бұрын

I laugh at funerals, weddings, university lectures ... when my wife is yelling at me ... F**K ME, I'M LAUGHING RIGHT NOW. 🤣🤣🤣 What is wrong with me ???? LOL (no actually) LOL

@ahnrho

Жыл бұрын

Likewise! Additionally, you can't tell me that scene with Tim closing his eyes laying down, fingers moving at that speed, wasn't funny. Genuinely comedic moment lmao

"Don't be offended for someone you don't even know" might be one of the best pieces of life advice I've ever heard. Seriously, don't stress yourself out over people that don't even know you exist

That immediate response when Tim's guitar has grabbed your ear 4 seconds in and we can see the gears turning haha, every musician I've ever seen discover these guys has had the same reaction.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's been wild discovering him

Clay A the drummer is a master of space... Giving and taking it. He's seriously good at his role. He fills every inch that needs it and he gives every inch of space that's required. What a human.

@SlaveCraven-vw8tk

5 ай бұрын

It is SO impresive; like a vocalist who can write to Polyphia (shoutout Sophia Black). How is it that a virtuoso instrumental band's most interesting part is the dummer?!

Finally! The madlad actually did it! Thank you so much for checking out my request! If you'd like to check out more of them. I highly recommend their song G.O.A.T. 😊 I would also love for you to react to the drum playthrough of this song.. Their drummer Clay is amazing.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

That was very very fun!

@victorlandon7915

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts we neeeeed to see a goat reaction 😂

@Tekkerue

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Tim Henson has also done a play through of this. All one take with no camera changes. Honestly, it's even more impressive than the music video.

@michelemichele3375

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Subscribed based on this Reaction alone. “Playing God” could be my new religion. Lol. Thanks Antnee! Great reaction and insight - watching you have fun was contagious. 🤪

In an interview a couple years back Tim Henson (the neck tat guitarist) says that in the middle of the song they have a genre switch to bossanova. So yeah dead on the money there man. All 4 of them are amongst the highest caliber musicians in the industry today and as an instrumental band in their music videos they really highlight their incredible technique, accuracy, just pure musicianship. Waiting for the album announcement later this year. This is going to be a sick album by Polyphia. Oh also Tim Hensen, Scott Lepage, and Clay Aeschlimann has playthrough videos of their parts. Check them out they’re awesome

“Show me cooler people in the world than musicians, you can’t!” 😂 so well said. Thanks so much for the reaction, so many channels are reacting to take advantage of the hype and their videos have very little substance. Appreciate your candid and thoughtful comments, what a breath of fresh air!

Fantastic band, great reaction. Very accurate comments. Thank you!

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan. Ty for watching

Just watched Herman Li reacting to them and he was as flabbergasted as the rest of us. Their music is very complicated but very fascinating. This track reminds me of when I lived in Andalucia for a few years and got to see some superb Flamenco guitarists - but warped and twisted in a very good way. Polyphia can do this all live too - well worth watching them live.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see them live. How was living in Andalucia?

@tonygriffin_

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Muy bien! I lived in a little village in Huelva, a very rural province on the border with Portugal. Akane used the Flamenco hand drum, the Cajon, on one song of their acoustic xmas day gig.

Don't be offended for someone you don't know!! True as F***

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

💯

SCOTT LEPAGE IS AN INCREDIBLE MUSICIAN AS WELL. Clay and Clay aren't too damn shabby either

I have rough days but man just listening to your reactions on songs brings me peace. Thank you for uploading and being so chill

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Shit that's a nice compliment. Thanks for being here

Good morning, I have seen several reaction videos of this song. I have to say that I am a profane, ignorant in everything that concerns music; I simply listen to it, I like it, I don't like it, it excites me or leaves me indifferent, then there are other works... that simply stick into your chest... and tear it apart, do they have a special vibration? I ignore it; watching your video, seeing your face... without a doubt you are the one that best represents how listening to this Polyphia song leaves me... to me it simply seems like a sound foreign to this world. Thanks for your video, greetings from Spain.

Some supposed “musicians” say “it’s too busy “ it has no emotion” it’s just soloing for an entire song” These people don’t actually realize there are no vocals in the band! Their music is based on musicians writing and mixing all genres of music into all bass parts,vocal structures,guitar harmony’s and hip hop rap and R&B vocals ,all done at once on a guitar by one person ,or in this case individually buy each of the two guitar players. Polyphia simply mixes all genres of music ,their rap parts and their vocal harmonies ,then all written and composed then played on single guitar,wether live or in studio! It’s one man doing what a 5 piece band can barely do and it’s impressive to say least. This is next level complicated music with more emotion and structure than some give them credit for! Bottom line is It’s art,writing and musical brilliance at some of it’s absolute finest and most genius! As a professional studio musician and lead guitarist I can both hear and feel the magnificent of Polyphia. Crisis

Tim Henson is a music writing genius, truly

"Don't get offended for someone you don't even know" is one of the realest quotes I've ever heard

I just recently listened to them, NGL I just can't stop listening and focusing on the drums, with everything else going on that's so technical, there's just so much space in between when the drummer start playing.

The bassist’s mustache and just general overall vibe I’m digging lol

"hold on, how many harmonics did i just hear?" was my reaction to this song he first time around as well lmao

god i just love the opening part from tim on this song, just such a ear scratching little part

I love to see Reactions of People that really know their stuff like you do. Gives me goosbumps seeing you being speechless at some Parts of the Video

When I first heard this the reason it kept replaying in my head later., was I could have sworn this was written by Al Di Meola... It is just that good, and your reaction was dead on target

This song made my guitar identify as a flute.

@samurai8548

10 ай бұрын

Underrated

One of the most insightful reactions to this ! Even catching that reverse , good ears man . I’ve been playing guitar for 20+ years and polyphia has been the biggest breath of fresh air since they started popping off like 5 years ago . They really are changing the game , Tim and Scott have finally done something really new and unique with guitar . I think you would like Charlie Robbins aka syncatto , it would be awesome to see you react to his song Never enough or Farewell

I totally understand the laughter… when something is so incredible that can’t help but laugh at the absurdity.

musicians laugh at stuff like that because otherwise we'd cry

You should watch Tim Hensens playthrough. You'll be even more blown away!!

The painting at the end was the creation of adam iirc. It's used as a visual representation of the piece title.

Really nice to see someone react who actually understands what they're listening to beyond just "that was cool". I'd recommend checking out Animals as Leaders. If you're not familiar with them, they're also an instrumental band made up of two 8-string guitarists (Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes) and a drummer (Matt Garstka), who are technical masters of their craft.

@LONGname46

2 жыл бұрын

bumping this comment, if you were into the flamenco styles of this song, paramexer, the brain dance and modern meat all fall into their classical guitar tracks (but they do like every other genre too lmaooo)

@bigdingus3119

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic recommendation.

@judecarpenter2990

Жыл бұрын

Animals are phenomenon. Tosin is a Maestro as well

My friend is... Flamenco pregressive!

The second half of the video is so Bossa Nova. Even their attitude in the music video 😂

I don't react by laughing, but I could tell exactly what was going on there. I can tell right away there's a lot you're picking up on even though this is a first listen. I love how polyphia manage to combine simple elements of music with absolutely mind bending technical playing. It's both digestable to non-musicians and absolutely fascinating for musicians at the same time.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

That's a perfect description of them

Tony nails it. Yes the guitarists are world class, but it's almost backgrround/percussive somehow. Drums are phenomenal, and the mix gives the bass so much power and fatness which contrasts perfect with the nylon/acoustic guitar parts. You never hear something like this! Best part is he recognizes the whistle melody part as being really catchy, but can't say why at first glance. Polyphia is writing 6 min prog metal songs as 3.5m pop songs. Truly remarkable

I love hearing 1 of my favorite youtubers and streamers get blown away by my favorite group

My fave track from Polyphia! They’re incredible 🔥🖤

His look the whole time, "That's so clean, but how the F are they doing that?"

I remember another music theory teacher explaining that polyphia sticks crazy arpeggios over really powerful and catchy chord progressions and that was a really good analysis imo

I definitely believe the laughing is a musician thing. Past bandmates and I would do the same when we hear something nutty!😂

So glad you mentioned the harmonics dude. If you've never played a guitar They're not easy to transition between that fast

man the change in your face the moment you hit play is soooo hilarious

I can relate i usually laugh when it's absurdly impressive...

There are many drums playthrought to enjoy :)

BAWHAHAHAHAHA - I love that ... "I'm not gonna go back, Maybe later ..." , and then in (ALMOST) the same breath ... "... OMG !!! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT !!!! WE HAVE TO SEE THAT AGAIN ... " Yeah brother ... I am RIGHT with you there ....

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅

OMG DIMEOLA!!! Yessss. Nylon strings baby….I’ve so been waiting on the world to get a taste of nylon…the painting is a “Play” On The Creation of Adam…

The pillow Tim is laying on in that one shot looks so comfortable wtf

It’s Al DiMeola meets Wes Montgomery in 2022 production.

Well, guess it's time to once again indulge in my addiction to jumping down musical rabbit holes... Thanks for introducing me to another amazing artist, Tony!

New sub here, great reaction brother, your channel is awesome

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome James! Nice to meet ya

enjoyed your reaction, doesn't happen too often : ) you know what you're talking about. and… i've never watched a polyphia-video and did not have to laugh, as you said, because of being impressed (to put it that way…).

This is what it looks like when a knowledgeable music person hears the best band in the world for the first time.

These songs are giving me depression (after i hear it) man, There's just too much dopamine and then i crash after!

Great audio bro 👍 stuff sounds good

I watched a channel called Daily Doug who is a classical music composer. He reacted to Playing God after buying the sheet music so he could properly follow along.

I think it's called hybrid picking in Arpeggios scale using jazz chords with the rudiments of triplets, quadruplets paradiddle

I love seeing people's minds' get blown watching Polyphia

Lol their studio is actually like that, they are just that good

DW about the laughter..I do the same and people say the same thing lol. As a musician and appreciative of all genres this was just...yeah.

Even Herman Li (lead guitarist of dragonforce… correct me if I’m wrong though, which is a normal occurrence) was speechless when he watched this. Absolutely baffled, as we all should be, because this was absolutely stunning work by all of them. And he had nothing but stellar things to say about everything too.

SUPERIOR SHYT…PERIOD ‼️

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

💯

Robotic language at the end part

it may not be bossa nova after the transition, but it's definitely channeling it's spirit!

Tim is insane

Just so you know, Tim is the dude playing in his sleep and he has a unplugged version of him playing it on his channel. He might as well be sleeping in that video too.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I watched it 3 times since recording this. Lol he just sat there like it was no effort in front of his computer 😅 What a God

@damantx1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts you don’t need to react to this unless you really want to but the bassist is so sick. Check out a band named “the omnific” song “antecedent”. The band is two bassist and a drummer and polyphia’s bass player is on that song. 😅

@damantx1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts and yeah, I play bass. Lol

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

@@damantx1 Woah! Thanks for that info. That could be cool to react to tho

@damantx1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts I don’t know man. That’s a lot of bass 😳🤣

I think what I love about this song they jump playing styles which is always fun to hear

oooo you have stepped into Polyphia waters…. lol finally :) some Texas flavor Loved this and I am so happy you liked it but mostly your REACTION is priceless as always :) you gave to listen to 40oz.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really trying to see them live

@sayamoonhaven

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts 💯 !!!!!!! LIVE IT IS A MUST …..

Thanks for the reaction, that was very funny :D You must react to the drum playthrough of Playing God, and at least the OD (Meinl) playthrough by their drummer Clay Aeschliman, you will be blown away!

My friend... The Warning please

The laughing is especially present for students in college for music. Sometimes we do that because we are witnessing what we see as a god in our field.😅

How many harmonics did you just hear? The correct answer is: "yes".

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

Lmao truth

If you like this chon, plini, animals as leaders, intervals, sithu aye I can list more enjoy your instrumental dive dude. Subbed

Everyone recommends "GOAT" for them. I say check out "Yas" :)

Return to forever vibes

@DrumRollTonyReacts

Жыл бұрын

As in Chick Corea?

@bradmillar6178

Жыл бұрын

@@DrumRollTonyReacts exactly

One of the best music reaction channels for sure! You should give Periphery a go, maybe Reptile, or Rainbow Gravity if you want something shorter.

2:05 that ping pong pan bro... I dont know who produce and mix this but BRO

Do their songs OD and 40oz next!

Sometimes ya just gotta laugh, because what other reactions are there? Music is fun lol

You have to check their song G.O.A.T. :)

I wonder if these guys spent a lot of time watching videos of guitarists on Candyrat Records.

the back half sounds like elevator music

If you like Reggaeton, check out Nanowar of Steel ;)

please react to “Marcin & Ichika Nito - Acoustic vs Electric” THAT SHIT’S CRAZYYYYY TOO!

Please do 40oz by Polyphia

whould be realy cool to see ego death to

I love u ♥

If only this was the new Lord of the Rings....

4:12 "sonorous?"

Dude you gotta get yourself a proper pair of headphones.

Yo i got the same mic

gotta get you off hyperX for listening to something critically. Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser will lend SO much more to Polyphia.

Idgaf about reaction videos... but i guess im a liar and i do care because watching people like this bugging out just makes me happy

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 ай бұрын

Haa well I'm glad you liked it

React to dragonforce fury of the storm live.

Show me cooler musicians in the world: "Marcin Patrzałek - Baba yaga"

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I was totally with you until your comment about 'Don't be offended for somebody you don't know'. Clearly it was just a spur of the moment throw away talking about how your laugh isn't meant in any kind of bad way, however the advice of 'don't be offended for somebody else' is basically the same thing as 'IDGAF because its not happening to me' and in today's world we need to START being offended on behalf of other people so that those causing actual offense can be taken to task for their bad opinions. Again, here I understand it's of no consequence, but don't condone a society that is only interested in a subject if the individual is personally affected. We all need to show more empathy.

@DrumRollTonyReacts

2 жыл бұрын

What in the AF is this? Ummmm are you ok? I am gonna respond to folks to say "shut up and stop laughing!" on my content regardless if you are on board or not. I read a lot of comments across my streaming platforms and socials but this one actually has vibed me. You comparing me to "IDGAF its not happening to me" is such a REACH and honestly is outta pocket. Please don't view any more of my vids.

@RvLver

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't your reaction a bit disproportionate? As you wrote it yourself, it's absolutely of no consequence here so why the laius? He just laughs when he is impressed, it's funny to see, just enjoy the reaction and move on guys...

@StephanieLinda_

Жыл бұрын

HE IS ABSOLUTELY ALLOWED TO ADDRESS THAT. TF. YOU NEVER HEARD OF LAUGHING OUT OF EXCITEMENT. WHAT A FUCKING WEIRDO YOU ARE FOR TRYING TO STOP A HUMAN .. NATURAL REACTION FOR SOME.

@babadook1283

Жыл бұрын

Cope! Lol!

lame