I love the piano thrown in. A lot of us SOAD fans have been listening to these songs for potentially decades now, so it's not like we're missing anything from a song we've heard a thousand times.

Hope we'll have Aerials coming up in this five, great song

@arc6017

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!!

System of a Down-Questions! You won’t be disappointed

@Mamikonars

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@asapvarg

3 жыл бұрын

second this !

@fanzarelli1319

3 жыл бұрын

3rd this one. Beautiful harmonies in this song.

@maximilianwentz3668

3 жыл бұрын

Questions is my fav SOAD song! :)

@verobott

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

100% should do a piano cover of this song!

The sound of his improvisations on the piano gave me heavy Silent Hill vibes. The scales and keys that he worked with inside the song built an eerie, tense, and almost melancholy atmosphere that was cool to hear. I think the addition of David's melody would elevate it live if he got the chance!

Produced by the great Sylvia Massey who also produced the first Tool record. She is an absolute genius mad scientist.

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

She is! I love her

@goranh624

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Produced by Rick Rubin. All of their albums are produced by Rick

@MAYUTHEUNDEAD

Жыл бұрын

@@goranh624 yeah she didn't produce it but she did engineer specifically this song, Spiders, as well as some of their other stuff

@shortcuts2hell

Жыл бұрын

I think with what we know about RR that whoever was the engineer probably had much more to do with how the songs sound than he does lol

I am so happy that spiders was picked. This is my no 1 SOAD track. I love playing bass to this, there is so much dynamic energy in the sound and the way you move around when you play it (if that makes sense)

@sean-michaeloriordan6198

7 ай бұрын

I just learnt the bass to this song and that riff at the start is so amazing to just pick up and play I love it

Listening to you play along is a highlight - I’ve heard the song a thousand times it’s awesome to watch it come alive again for someone else

Oh I’m so glad you’re reacting to this one!!! Spiders doesn’t get enough love. Really excellent display of his vocal talent and just a good feel for the band overall.

Bass guitar is like janitorial services. You don't realize when they are there, but you definitely notice their absence.

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

YES

also, any shit people give you boosts you in the algorithm, so... bring it on!

Need to think Middle Eastern kinda folk music when listening to System.

It's so funny watching David play about and get incredibly close to Serj's solo songs. One sounded very similar to "Lie, Lie, Lie"

You need somthing like 20 by them to understand them more

The reason for the c minor all the time is due to them using Drop C tuning :) I am sure someone else has pointed that out before but thought I would say :)

I'm from France and I love this content, it powers up my english and help me to analyse a song i love so much. Thank you

I think David would LOVE Serj Tankians original songs, such as Empty Walls and other of his composer stuff ❤

That change in the bridge is very common to hear on their songs. Its like their far european- Armenian influence and it sounds always awesome!!!

"You should give me shit for it, but just know that I don't care." Hahaha, what a boss.

chop suey is fun to pick apart because there are so many layers and instruments also its their most popular song

Screw anybody that gives you shit for playing along. That's why we watch you.

I'm a bit surprised by the song-choices so far. Not that these are bad, but not the most common choices, when someone reacts to System of a down. 😊

@clifffittier2324

3 жыл бұрын

the less common the better ... the famous ones are played too much .. and again and again and again....

@xRamZx

3 жыл бұрын

He's starting from the beginning, these were the two biggest tracks off that first album. Makes perfect sense.

@wolfgangengel4835

3 жыл бұрын

@@xRamZx I know, but he only does 5. My guess was Sugar, Chop Suey, Toxicity, Aerials, BYOB. So he might not check BYOB or Aerials? You can't do that. 😉

@devinchartier1423

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangengel4835 gotta focus on the progression of sound

@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242

3 жыл бұрын

Bangers gonna bang

I love when you play along with the band. I'm amazed that you can pick it up so quickly. You have a good ear. I'm jealous. My grandma had the same natural ability. I'm glad you don't care what the hater's say. I love your reactions and the education that you provide. Keep up the good work and keep being you.

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

You are a nice human

It's so weird seeing this old video of Serj with dreads. This song was in the Scream 3 movie back in the day. "I don't know what happened to my keyboard. God did that." Hahaha! Starset - Bringing It Down

I come to these partly to hear how they sound along with your keyboard. Keep doing what makes this channel unique, and solid picks this week!

Impossible to not have fun seeing you having so much fun with the keyboard

Holy fuck I'm so glad I've came across your content, god bless you for doing what you're doing!

9:16 It sounds like Knocking at you backdoor from Deep Purple. Hahaha

Definitely listen to “Questions” by System my friend! You’ll love it! :)

The Bob Villa cameo got me.

I think I need to hear a full piano cover of this song now...I always knew I loved this song more than most of their stuff but hearing the chords come out more clearly on piano elevated it even further

These piano parts sound sooo great!!! Would be awesome to have songs covered like this by you! Many people would pay for this

Not a very typical SOAD song but still one of my favourites 💚 the intensity at the end...

your reactions of SOAD are the best,,,you're talent is just woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwww😍 i want to cry every time you do that piano accompaniments🥲❤❤❤

This song was so damn good. Just a whole vibe, and I love the vocals on it. Just something haunting and amazing about it. I also love the song Suggestions from this album (their self-titled/early stuff).

I’m glad you don’t care, because what you play is beautiful.

LOATHE-A sad cartoon! next! Biggest band in the world. The tone and atmosphere is so unique

Someone should have a channel called "take out the bass", so we can all watch the sad reactions, lol. I love the additional keys talent BTW!

This is a great and valuable analysis, keep up the good work 8:55 "God did that!" It's the magic of the moment

Produced by Rick Rubin and mixed by D. Sardy

FACTS! Bass guitar players get such little love. Well the exception is Flea from RHCP

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@wolfgangengel4835

3 жыл бұрын

And Claypool from Primus

Damn, how com I have JUST found you now?! This format is so much FUN! Imma watch all your videos now. It's happening. It's done. Subscribed like a mad man too, you may have felt that. Jesus, what a good job you do with these videos, holy shit. So much fun :)

@andrewplck

Жыл бұрын

Boom, turned on the notifications too. And you got Busta Rhymes videos too?! Oh hell yea.

Super happy I stumbled across your channel really entertaining and I just love watching people play piano especially when you can just hear it and play the shit out of it!

Empty Walls!!

This is my all time favourite song. My previous favourites were #3 Bullet With Butterfly Wings, then #2 Creep (Stone Temple Pilots). Didn't think anything could be better than them.

@chrisditto8701

Жыл бұрын

Bit late, but give a listen to Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson, and Leadbelly. Different genre entirely but if you're a rocker or metal head you'll love them, I know I did.

I love that you have Spiders over other "hits" . Super underrated composition. Hi Dave😃

Loved all the flourishes you added in today 🍻

P.S. our ordinary rubric named "react to Spiritbox - The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound"

@crimelord90

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do this!!!

Idk how I stumbled on this guy, but I fucking instantly subbed lmao

My fav song from them. 🖤

The 5 by is a great idea. Another band that deserves a 5 by is HIM..thanks in advanced

This song is so awesome... Video as well....

as a bassist, I’m very happy with what you said at the beginning David. thanks

Oh hell yeah a great pick! Literally any song you can do from them is a masterpiece. So you have done two from the self tittled, you should do 2 for toxicity album (aerials and toxicity imo) and the last one should be b.y.o.b

Bro hit the Tool switch on the keyboard XD

The producer of this debut album is Rick Rubin. He is a really great person and a very very very talented producer.

@wolfgangengel4835

3 жыл бұрын

Not only of this debut. He produced all 5 System of a down albums.

@user-lx2pi9wr7k

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangengel4835 yes, I know, just wrote like this ))

Really becoming a fan of your channel! Keep it up bro!

I really liked your explanation of the change from natural minor to harmonic minor, its neat to see that applied in a song I know well!

This video reminds me of "Krull" (1983):" more specifically the scene with the "widow of the Web"

Also I love your playing! Your mind in the music is awesome to watch! I wish you were my college music teacher!!

Love Love Love it David!- Next five by Coheed and Cambria! They will not dissapoint

@vapebomb27

3 жыл бұрын

@@gellister Thats awesome. Im the exact opposite though. I like those albums but My favorite albums are Second stage, and in keeping secrets.

@gellister

3 жыл бұрын

I realize the way I put it was weird so just to be clear. My album preferences from top to bottom are: Good Apollo Vol 1 In Keeping Secrets Afterman Ascension Afterman Descension Good Apollo Vol 2 Vaxis Second Stage Year of The Black Rainbow Color Before The more their music has prog rock infused into it but not purely prog rock over an album, the better it works for me.

@vapebomb27

3 жыл бұрын

@@gellister ah! I see. We are the same. Those are my least two favorite albums too. My order is different but a coheed fan is a coheed fan! I love that everything they do is so different from what other bands do. There really is no other band that is similar and they have been my favorite band for 17 years. And their live performances are out of this world incredible! Keep rockin!👊

Dude, the piano sounds so freaking amazing. Please keep it on with the pianos. No other youtubers do it. Is it melodic minor?? Only non-musicians don’t like the 🎹. I wish i was able to play the piano, but its tough. If you could react to some 70’s progressive, that would be lovely mate. 🙏🙏

I told you ANY TRACK 🤘🤘🤘 Enjoy your new favorite band

don't forget to thank the mighty jingles

hahahahahaha, dude, I'm in love with your channel. Such a goofy guy, an amazing musician... Looots of love from Brazil!

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on! I LOVE BRAZIL!!!!

"Just know i dont care" this cat is a boss and im glad i found this dude sick classic track

Great choice

Speaking of production, I heard somewhere that Sylvia Massy decided to hang Serj upside down to record vocals for Spiders, which resulted in Serj's fainting while doing this

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

She does that crazy stuff that Sylvia! She’s amazing and super crazy. Totally of the box.

I LOVE THE THEORY IN THIS ONE!!! 😍😍😍😍 THANK YOU!!!

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Gabe!

One of the best highlights for bass guitar in recent music is the song Seeman by Rammstein. The bass line is what drives the song.

Suggestions for next 5 by: Apocalyptica - Any song to get familiar with. Apocalyptica feat. Corey Taylor - I'm Not Jesus Apocalyptica feat. Lacey Strum - Broken Pieces Apocalyptica feat. Adam Gontier - I don't Care Apocalyptica feat. Jacoby Shaddix - White room Any thoughts?

@Sparkrdom

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he'd LOVE Apocalyptica.

@flamefox5000

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget I’m not strong enough feat. Brent Smith. They have so many good songs though

@mh1290

3 жыл бұрын

Hall of the Mountain King!! They completely remade that song into something new.

@mashu64

3 жыл бұрын

@@flamefox5000 Definitely collaboration with Brent - "Not Strong Enough" is worth mentioning! Shine down!

I don't care if you play piano in between. It whats makes you unique!

Glad I found this channel, there was only 1 good reaction channel on the entire website before, but now there's 2.

If you get a chance, react to Serj Tankian's 2009 solo album "Elect the Dead". I know he's had one or two more solo albums, but I haven't listened to them. "Empty Walls" is soul crushing but such an amazing song.

before I gave up learning guitar I used to play this song a lot on my "nylon-stringed-acoustic-guitar" (i dunno how it's called in english.. classic guitar? dunno) ; but i love this song. the kinda melancholic vibe that is actually very good to listen to. :)

one of my favorites of theirs

with piano this song sounds incredible, thanks a lot

Awesome!

You really should play keyboard with them I just love what you're doing !

I’m glad you’ve picked one of the musically impressive songs rather than one more known for … memes? Levity? Politics? I love SOAD but some songs are more worthy of analysis than others. Spiders is beautiful

Loving there videos man! Too hard to give you suggestions for SOAD songs because they are all great. You should do your next one on Trivium. Would love to see you analyse "In Waves" especially the live at Chapman studios version. Keep up the good work!!

I wonder if bands like this actually go "Hey, let's try the C harmonic scale for this bit". Or do they just play around and see what sounds cool?

Add B.Y.O.B. and make this the first time you add a bonus track to your "5 by" series. Trust.

@jimbojones8978

3 жыл бұрын

scratch that. They have so many more. Do a "Double 5by" 10 songs! Magine??

I love this song so much, a good one to listen to is prison song it makes u think...also holy mountains hits hard through the ears and in the feels

Hell you could do a solid 5 from just that album. It's perfect.

Hey David, are they bangers maybe? And are they, oh I don’t know, banging?

@MusicShed

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a total dork

I really hope to see Cold spotlighted here. They were ahead of their time and amazing.

omg please do Forest!!! the chorus of that song live was amazing, the entire arena singing along.

Science don't forget this plz

Love it David. Really enjoying these. Would love to see you react to Erra - Gungrave. Musicianship is off the scale, would love to hear your reflects.

Aerials and Question! are 2 amazing ones you should check

Good job, I love System Of a Down, I was 13 years old when I start listen them :) Greetings from Poland. ps. Meybe try make System of a down - question (piano version) on cam ? :)

Great song

An old and weird pull. I'd love to see you check out Minus The Bear - Pachuca Sunrise. It's a mid 2000s indie experimental rock song that is still one of my top 10 favorites of all time.

Serj did guest appear for Tool in 2007 to sing along to Tool's song Sober. The vid is on KZread somewhere

Me: *High as fuck God: *Chages the keyboard sound

Honestly, your first little improv sounds like something from the soundtrack of Halo 3: ODST. Very nice

Love your piano improv there, would like to hear a cover of this song by you.

should check out dreaming by them. The vocal harmony and counter harmonies are weird but majestic

U are great reactor and musician. More SOAD for sure