Polyphias song “YAS” is an absolute must listen, and the music video is phenomenally done

@redalt58

3 жыл бұрын

Especially the music video

@Joel-io8xk

3 жыл бұрын

Yas!

@qmiller9

3 жыл бұрын

Really cool video too!

@Richardhats1

3 жыл бұрын

Sooooo good!

@Ninjabob568

3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite song by them

This is a different Polyphia on the Renaissance album (2016) before they found the sound that you’re used to from G.O.A.T and OD. They found that new style on their 2017 EP „The Most Hated“ and carried it on and refined it on „New Levels New Devils“ - where the 2 tracks you know are on. „The Most Hated“ is also where the current drummer Clay Aeschliman got to write the drum parts which made a HUGE difference to their style. You should check out some tracks from The Most Hated too; Goose, 40oz, Crosty, Icronic - they’re all great!

Periphery - Stranger Things This track is insane

@somethingiwrote9074

3 жыл бұрын

YESS

@Erysys

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I'd also recommend Reptile from their latest record.

@drincc

3 жыл бұрын

yeee boi. Also; Omega.

You have to check out The Brain Dance by Animals as Leaders.

@Koivisto147

3 жыл бұрын

this

@connorhutton1496

3 жыл бұрын

Second this

@colbybeltz8836

3 жыл бұрын

Third this

@spaantz

3 жыл бұрын

fourth this

@dominoh1732

3 жыл бұрын

this songs one of the best out there

VITALSIM Pagan Pt. 2. It’s a sweet Brazilian instrumental band. 2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 drummer. They rock, so do your videos. Keep up the good work! Aloha

@TV_Offroad

3 жыл бұрын

Did rock. Just broke up 😭

@Cleopapiproduction

3 жыл бұрын

Yami Obi is a must too! Love the jazz fusion in such heaviness ❤️❤️❤️

Suggestions: Unexpect - The Quantum Symphony Between the Buried and Me - Extremophile Elite Diablo Swing Orchestra - Vodoo Mon Amour Beyond Creation - Omnipresent Perception Borknagar - Up North Black Crown Initiate - Invitation Native Construct - Mute

@Odd_Combo

3 жыл бұрын

BorkNager?! Heck of a name

@redshift912

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely extremophile elite .. as well as it being that live in studio performance

@IICJZII

3 жыл бұрын

Beyond Creation and Native Construct are awesome suggestions! Personally I'd pick Come Hell Or Highwater and Coexistence but all 4 are great tracks.

@fern3455

3 жыл бұрын

Unexpect... Great suggestion!

@redshift912

3 жыл бұрын

@@IICJZII yeah . That native construct album is great .

I'M STILL HERE. Please react to BUCKETHEAD SOOTHSAYER

@zaze731

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice! Would love to see this as well!

@MaddDogg316

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Polyphia ft Ichika - Deathnote is killer

Something by Between the Buried and Me would be just awesome.

@CheezBurgrWitNoCheez

3 жыл бұрын

YES! he reacted to your comment which means we might see it in the future

cloudkicker is another great instrumental band

@liamnissanS2K

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. Not really a band though, just 1 very talented man.

@tohanov1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit how haven't I thought to recommend this. He needs to do this

@6ic6ic6ic

3 жыл бұрын

Cloudkicker is great a few tracks are a bit busy in the mix and how they flow track to track on certain albums but still some great work.

@swativivek3463

4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate someone suggesting cloudkicker ❤

My coffee consumption went up since I started checking out this channel. :)

Suggestions: Slice The Cake - Stone And Silver Part 1 - The Mountains of Man Textures - Awake Slipknot - Vermilion

@Hadjo373

3 жыл бұрын

someone suggestion Textures, lovely!

@paravarium

3 жыл бұрын

Is he really ready for Stone and SIlver?! O_O

@jables9976

3 жыл бұрын

if ya do vermillion ya gotta do pt. 2 also

@6ic6ic6ic

3 жыл бұрын

I've tried recommending some slice the cake. No real traction on the likes. Not many people know this band. Another little known but amazing band is virvum

@bartoszbartosiewicz1123

3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit Slice the Cake, insane to see someone mention them. Imo the best songs to react to would be The Man With No Face, altho it's pretty long, or The Lantern. Such a great and underrated band.

Polyphia has gone through a lot of wacky iterations over the years and I dig where they ended up. Please check out Antebellum by The Human Abstract. It's metal with a classical composition style. neat stuff.

Definitely gotta check out Coheed and Cambria! "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3" is one of the best

@ajrod85

3 жыл бұрын

I loved this song ever since I first heard it in 2003. This song has made a great impact in my life and it is a ritual that I started for every deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, it was one of 4 songs that I had to listen to before leaving.

Between the buried and meeeeeeeeee

animals as leaders - CAFO (I guarantee you have never heard anything like this) also would love a revisit to opeth, maybe do deliverance or burden

@cgafken

3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend “The Brain Dance”, “The Woven Web”, “On Impulse” or “Ectogenesis” over CAFO

@MellonVegan

3 жыл бұрын

@@cgafken Seconded

@spaantz

3 жыл бұрын

@@cgafken Good comment Charlie. Any song off their last two albums is a preferable reaction over CAFO

> *Soften the Glare* They are right up you're alley. Also.. Ryan Martinie!!!

Polyphia "champagne" is the best tune

For as much as Polyphia inspires me as a guitarist and songwriter, listening to them is absolutely exhausting. The constant changes never allow me to settle into a groove and just float in the music. I feel like I'm constantly adjusting to new sounds. I dont mean that negatively, but it can be.

I have an idea about "Culture Shock". When I listen to the two Clays I hear a Salsa beat. I listen to Tim and Scottie I hear a traditional American Fusion. Thus, two cultures being slammed together. Hence "Culture Shock"

Tendinitis - Jason Richardson

"Drugs are bad."🤣🤣🤣 Still here Geebz. Great review again.

Epiphany - Intervals Lock and key - Intervals Must listens for sure

@russellward4624

3 жыл бұрын

Intervals: a different light. Its just perfection.

Between the Buried and Me - Extremophile Elite (LIVE) Mastodon - Fallen Torches Architects - Hollow Crown Ghost - Cirice

Definitely check out Polyphia's first full length album Muse, or even their first two EPs. It's fascinating to hear the evolution of their musical/technical prowess over the years, and the shifts in subgenre that occur with it. Hourglass on Muse is my favorite song of theirs.

Polyphia Nasty is 🔥

Man, I just love what you're doing. That super-excited "alright" instantly makes me all warm and happy. Thanks for that!

I found you because of Polyphia (they are my favorite band) and am so excited you did another video for them! Nasty by Polyphia is fantastic; I’d love to see you do that song. It’s a ride and probably nothing like anything you’ve ever heard before!

Geebz, when you get to 10:52 in Descending by TOOL, make sure you wave goodbye to your loved ones beforehand. Cuz Danny and Adam are going to send your mind, body and soul to the shadow realm..

@jeromyharris9443

3 жыл бұрын

@derp derpin bwahaha nice!

@locust7777

3 жыл бұрын

@derp derpin agree. One of the most overrated bands in history

@jeromyharris9443

3 жыл бұрын

@@locust7777 yeah, same here bud

@spaantz

3 жыл бұрын

Whether they're overrated or not I think their recent album is underrated for sure, especially Descending

@jeromyharris9443

3 жыл бұрын

@@spaantz yeah I have no idea whats overrated and underrated. I just like agreeing with trolls cus it gets them to go away

You’ve checked out the contortionist before, but I would recommend “The Parable (rediscovered)” or “Return to Earth”. They’re both incredible.

@Lot2rocks

3 жыл бұрын

Return to earth seconded!

@biscuitmofo19

3 жыл бұрын

Intuition by them is also fantastic

@michaelhughes7809

3 жыл бұрын

@@biscuitmofo19 I think he’s done that one already. Love that song as well Edit: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGae3KeunJzcfto.html

"Ivory" and "Crush" by polyphia are also jams!

@nathanritscherle6667

3 жыл бұрын

Crush is my favorite Polyphia song.

Still here man, I'm discovering alot of cool music through you and love your breakdowns 🤘

Still here! Next for polyphia, you should do Aviator with Jason Richardson. An even earlier album than this one.

spawn of possession - apparition

AKG should pretty much be sending you checks at this point. You're probably the best advertising they've ever had. I love your stank face. It more like a slightly disgusted/confused face. But theres no mistaking how into it you are. It's great.

world's end girlfriend - Radioactive Spell Wave It's Post-Rock in a rather broad sense, but the way that Katsuhiko Maeda is building to a peak gets me every time I listened to it! And I listen to it a lot :-D

I really dig polyphia, and I dig this channel. Not the first band I’ve seen you review, but definitely in my same wheelhouse. Keep it up! I’ll keep watching/listening

What's so touchingly amazing, is that you do all this really progressive stuff and get this LOAD of subscribers ❤ Keep up the good work bro!

@paravarium

3 жыл бұрын

Knew you had to be lurking around here =)

@progperljungman8218

3 жыл бұрын

@@paravarium 😁

You should check out the Animals as Leaders if you enjoy music like this

@someperson9052

3 жыл бұрын

He's done tooth and claw

Hot damn, it's Polyphia! Did you check out Soften the Glare yet? Check out March of the Cephalopods

Lovin the videos sir! Would love to see you react to Archspire - Involuntary Doppelganger.

@6ic6ic6ic

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them live a year and a half ago and they sounded near perfect. Unfortunately the next show i was going to see last march was canceled due to covid. On the bright side material for their new album is supposedly mostly written so by the time they get back on tour there might be some new tracks to bang to.

@dodgrblu

3 жыл бұрын

This will be crazy haha When I heard that song it was a whole new musical experience. Something so extreme and so listenable and memorable. A bit like when I first heard Through the Fire and Flames and couldn't contain the excitement I had when hearing that.

@metalboy27

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Archspire in 2018 with Obscura and Beyond Creation and that was easily the best tech death show I've seen. Archspire's drummer is insane.

idk what it is about it but that opening "AWHLIGHT" always compels me to click the like button on command like some Pavlov's dogs shit.

How about giving something like Haken and Between the Buried and Me a listen?

@CheezBurgrWitNoCheez

3 жыл бұрын

3rd for BtBaM please!

@gabrielchad447

3 жыл бұрын

definitely agree. would be really nice for him to review the album Colors from start to finish

@SpiderJerusalemJr

3 жыл бұрын

He did do Haken actually! It was about a month ago.

@michaeldearman8499

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielchad447 WAtiqiwq

@dansourile5444

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpiderJerusalemJr I think I've searched his videos thoroughly and not found Haken. Was it deleted? I'd LOVE to see that. I've been waiting since discovering his channel!

I am learning new music by watching your channel - thanks!!!

Shrezzers - "Anaraak" or "Mystery".

I love Polyphia

Renaissance is Polyphia's best album IMO.

Streak 6 of asking Geebz to react to Frost* Polyphia is just something very special...the musicianship is insane an the mix of hip-hop elements with this kind of instrumental rock is just something really, really unique

You're the only reaction channel that i actually always check for new uploads because you always react to the stuff i actually really enjoy. if you want something that's metal and pretty out there, experimental and proggy, you should look at "Hell or High Water" by Native Construct, i think it would be something you could really appreciate the musicianship in.

I really love this album. Chill. The style is awesome

Im still here too. Thanks Geebz

Enjoyed the reaction, as always. Bought you a cup of coffee.

Some harmonic solutions, some passages and some guitar tones remind me of Prince from the Diamonds & Pearls period.

Polyphia - Yas

Thousands of people would flock here if you reacted to Never Meant by American Football. Greatest composition of the late 90's.

And here I am thinking "What is that song by Kultur shock (and why is it written than that)?" Then I warmed up. This is a great piece, I really liked it. Some of the riffs reminded me of a Bulgarian prog band called FSB. Kultur shock is also a band worth checking out. Cheers.

Mr Bungle - ma meeshka mow skwoz

I’d LOVE to see you do some Mr. Bungle. All of their songs are a trip but perhaps something off California... “Air-Conditioned Nightmare” or “None of Them Knew They Were Robots”

@jambulance

3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see Carry Stress in the Jaw, that would be crazy

@Odd_Combo

3 жыл бұрын

@@jambulance That definitely came to mind, but, I wouldn’t want him to dive too deep too quick. Something a little more accessible (if that could even be used to describe anything about Mr. Bungle.” I just think he’d be very fascinated by Mike Patton. Have you heard his album, Mondo Cane? If not, go listen to “Che Notte” immediately! I’ve commented that to him a few times. We will get some eventuallyz

@jambulance

3 жыл бұрын

@@Odd_Combo That's a good point, and yeah Mondo Cane is fantastic, I've been a huge fan of Mike's projects from all over, I think Disco Volante was the first album I heard of his back when I was about 6 or 7. I'd love to hear Geebz break down some Secret Chiefs 3 too.

@Odd_Combo

3 жыл бұрын

@@jambulance Right on! So, you know the whole gang! I first heard Mr. Bungle when I was in 5th or 6th grade. I saw the self-titled cover at FYE and was sold immediately. My best friend and I threw it on... Wondering why this song hasn’t started yet, then, that first chord hit hard and the carnivale was open and was officially solidified fan. I felt obliged to share my introduction to them, after you saying you heard Disco Volante at 6-7yrs. That set your music trajectory in the right direction. I had my 7 year old mind blown Primus, via Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That was a great time to grow up. Sorry for rambling. It’s not everyday you find a fellow fan, that knows all the extended projects. Secret Chiefs 3 are awesome. Especially since Geebz is a composer, I’d really like to hear his perspective of Trey Spruance’s methods. There is not a single side project any of them have done that I don’t love... Even Adult Themes for Voice. That cacophonous masterpiece!

@jambulance

3 жыл бұрын

@@Odd_Combo Have you heard Tētēma’s latest album? I still haven’t checked it out fully but I loved Geocidal

Check out Unprocessed- Deadrose or anything Unprocessed. Their lead guitarist/vocalist has collabed with Tim Henson as well!

Matt Corby - Brother (live like a version) or anything by him like Chains, Monday, Trick of the light, souls a fire. honestly if you want to hear some of the BEST vocals you have EVER heard you really need to check this aussie out I'm telling ya . also in that same kind of genre is Alex Vargas - cohere super underrated song deserves way more attention but then his more popular ones are shackled up, solid ground, till forever runs out, inclosure.

yesssss their best along with O.D. it's the song that really grabbed me and made me take them more seriously Kamelot - Memento Mori

Polyphia, animals as leaders, Intervals... All great bands!

@notsure1350

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Soften the Glare

Insomnium - at the gates of sleep would be a real treat

I'm still here!

More TOOL please 🙂

Potions by puscifer. You will love the production journey. Elder. Dead roots stirring for a new one. I am still here alright. 🤟🏼

Kaipa - In the Wake of Evolution (from the album of the same name): Relatively unknown Swedish prog rock band. I doubt most people here have heard of them. It's not really metal but you know. Gotta put them out into the world somehow. Tack så mycket.

I’m gonna request a band called Fair To Midland in several of your videos in hopes that it gains some traction. They’re super underrated and maybe you can shine some light on their bangers

Please do "Consciousness (Pt.1 & Pt.2)" by PERSEFONE. It's an 9 minute instrumental journey.

@6ic6ic6ic

3 жыл бұрын

You dont see many people recommending persefone. A truly great band.

@stefanjr

3 жыл бұрын

@@6ic6ic6ic Indeed - it would certainly be an interesting breakdown.

Ahhhh what a great song to pick! This album is so gooooddd

It's funny how much polyphia improved to his last album. Listen to Renaissance again is pretty strange. Chon at that time was shining gold, man...

@_scions

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, it has a kind of "under development" vibe to it when compared the the last album all these years later. You can still tell you're listening to a guitar.

@MTheoOA

3 жыл бұрын

@@_scions Yeah, before Devils album i really thought they was a pretty mediocre band. And i think the album got that good because have so many guests. At 2016, for example, to me they were something like ''pop rock with trap, but with slides melodies, fast, bold but clean tone'' definely NOT at Chon level of compostion, for example (i wouldn't never compare with Plini or David Maxim, they're prog, other league). After commenting, i got their albums to listen again to their previews albums... And is pretty much that, and i would say it have a ''instagram/tik toker vibe'' to it, which i hate.

@MTheoOA

3 жыл бұрын

​@derp derpin Maybe not, just think about that. It's just a pretty aggressive critique, don't get it personal. And i truly believe it. Polyphia was a mediocre band.

The fact that you’ve done Polyphia and Protest the Hero but haven’t done any thing by Between the Buried and Me is absolutely criminal, as they were nominated for a Grammy a couple years ago. And this genre simply doesn’t get that very often. The only heavy progressive metal band that has a banjo breakdown, that I’ve heard. Ants of the Sky, Extremophile Elite, and Voice of Trespass are some my faves. You’ll adore them, because they are better than tool or any of these bands in terms on composition. Promise.

@VlexisXII

3 жыл бұрын

Three of their best songs, for sure. Selkies is another I think would be great.

Great videos Geebz, would really REALLY love to see a reaction to "On the Shores" by Ihsahn. Been bugging you about this one for awhile now. Legit version on YT is 10 mins 14 secs. I know it's not something tons of people are clamoring for (except me), but it's an amazing song combining saxophone with melodic blackened-ish metal elements. Ihsahn was a founding member at age 15 of legendary black metal band Emperor before embarking on his solo career where he really displays his songwriting chops. He's a great musician and composer that brings something different to the metal scene. Would love to see your reaction and dissection. Keep up the great work!

if he's going back in time in the polyphia discography, I can't wait for him to reach the resurrect/inspire EP era

Would love to see anything by the melvins! Especially a history of bad men

Mkay

I have to recommend some Native Construct, Come Hell or High Water would be great, for example.

Suggestion for a new group to check (again!): Loathe - Heavy is the Head That Falls With the Weight of a Thousand Thoughts

Im still here my friend i love the videos. Plz do more Caligula's Horse

This is one of my absolute favorites. The guitar riff is pure sex. Such a great Grove to this song, bass is fab.

Hey Geebz!! Keep it up man and Aloha!!!! I'm still here :) Nice track. please add to the list for the new bands some Pain of Salvation ( King of Loss or Her Voices) and for the re-de-compotitions some Opeth ( Blackwater Park) thanks again for the vids :D

BRO. A PERFECT CIRCLE ORESTES LIVE AT RED ROCKS ... PLLLLZZZZ

...i'm still here!

Echoing the cries for Between the Buried and Me - Extremophile Elite. I may be the only person who would actually recommend listening to the studio version before checking out the live performance, but both versions are fantastic.

Still hoping you'd react to Wardruna with the song Helvegen. Nothing like you've ever heard before. True and authentic old instruments like the Taglharp, bones, sticks and skins for drums.

I'm still here™

Versus My Phobia - Colours; Complimentary It's chaotic and at the same time melodic. It has twists and turns, with a distinct theme throughout. The song explores the concept of "two sides of the same coin" very well. Your seasoned thoughts on this would be great to hear!

I'm still here! I'm sure you've seen this by now but please do Humanimals or Plague World by Osiah. Thanks! 🙂

Polyphia is a really cool band. I would love to see you react to Bent Knee, Between The Buried And Me or Wildrun.

I'm still here! My suggestion is "We Were Born to Be Loved" by King's X, the most criminally underrated band out there.

Why is everyone recommending stuff instead of commenting on the video and George's analysis?

Animals as Leaders please CAFO or Wave of Babies is a good start

Definitely would suggest a band by the name of aviations with a song called outliers. it's a beautiful blend of prog, fusion jazz, and metal.

Ween - The Argus

im still here

It’d be cool to see what you’d have to say about Within the Ruins’ song “Domination”. Always interested in hearing your observations. Blessings, my dude. 🤙🏻 Also: still here! And I won’t stop commenting this until you finally do it! 😁

I would love to see a reaction to Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song & Valhalla - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016. Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. The Bard's Song is kind of a different thing though :).

Hey there Geebz, just leaving my daily recommendation for brutiful Death Metal :D Fallujah - The Void Alone Kardashev - Between Sea and Skies Entheos - Inverted Earth/Sunshift Aegaeon - Neural Union Black Crown Initiate - Selves We Cannot Forgive Cheers :)

Obsidian Tide ~ "Pillars of Creation"

7:42 Haha I caught that reference