Just to point out a drumming note: The dude is playing straight semiquavers at this high tempo using double strokes on the feet which is very impressive, takes incredible technique & control. The whole band are fantastic musicians though.

@michaelmoser3275

3 жыл бұрын

Comments like this make these videos awesome.

@Lurch685

3 жыл бұрын

I had never even heard of a semiquaver.

@SoiledWig

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they all have fantastic economy of movement!

@SoiledWig

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lurch685 a semiquaver's just a 16th note with a British accent.

@maximem.ste-marie3578

3 жыл бұрын

not only that.. we don't see that in the video because he has two bass drum in the videos.. but in real life... HE USES OFTEN ONLY ONE!!!

He’s involuntarily doing the power metal claw and doesn’t even realize it, I love it!!! 😂😂😂

@elenaperales8847

Жыл бұрын

Oh my god he totally is! How can you not when listening to them!!

13:08 "hammer offs and pull ons" -the decomposer

@hydraglyphics

3 жыл бұрын

The older he gets the better he was

@KeyOfGeebz

3 жыл бұрын

Ugggg, the older I get the better I was - decomposing FTW!!!

@ckokomo808

3 жыл бұрын

Literally died when he said this! Haha.

@DaDoubleDee

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeyOfGeebz I'm going to use this for now on sorry haha it's too funny

As a drummer myself, the drummer's heel toe technique is definitely _"third eye purple."_ Absolutely incredible!

@Grover91

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even a drummer and I clocked that the first time I watched it. What a beast. 👌

@BenryTheBalrus

3 жыл бұрын

So, I understood what you're saying outside of the fact that I have no idea what third eye purple is. Mind explaining?

@donkeyhodie8500

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenryTheBalrus It's a phrase Geebz uses to describe musicians and their technical abilities. Third eye purple being "best of the best"

@kenstark7335

Жыл бұрын

@@donkeyhodie8500 I know I am about a year out on comments but as I watch this video I notice the drummer does not do heal toe, at least with his left foot. He does a toe flutter (that is what I think of it as. I am not a musician) which looks so cool to me.

When I first heard this song I was amazed,the musicianship of each band member is right up there with the best. She is just a beast singer. Canada has entered another great band into music.

@Dung30n

3 жыл бұрын

whats the other one? surely you cant mean Nickelback?

@russellboynton8798

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dung30n The only other band that mattered. RUSH

@Solipsis31

3 жыл бұрын

I read this, and when I got to Nickelback I nearly died I was laughing so hard. Just take my damn like and go

@Gideon_Lovat

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dung30n I highly recommend the band "Striker"! I saw Unleash the Archers and Striker in concert together a few years back, it was amazing!

@XMorbidReignX

2 жыл бұрын

We don't do a lot, but when we do we go absolutely over the top with talent

First time hearing of this band. They are killer!

@Z_TPI

3 жыл бұрын

Their last two albums Apex(2017) and Abyss(2020) are concept albums that tell a 20 chapter story, 10 per album. This song Awakening is chapter 1. Just something to keep in mind if you're gonna check them out. It will help you understand the lyrics haha you don't have to listen to it in order as both albums are killer musically, but I highly suggest it if you interested in the story 🤘

@robinclaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

They really are.

@jacekjackson6903

3 жыл бұрын

Watch out UTA is addicting

@almuramoo5554

3 жыл бұрын

Yep... 😉😜

@pedjavukmirovic6770

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

wonderful album. do yourself a favor, you dont have to react to it all, but keep your headphones on and hear out the whole album, it tells the story of the Immortal who exists in stasis between realms until he's called upon. one day he is woken up (the Awakening, what you heard) and is guided to the Matriarch who wants to claim immortality herself, but to do so she needs to sacrifice her own sons who have a portion of the life force needed to extend her life. the immortal returns the 1st son, a dirty politician, and the sacrifice takes place, but when engaging the next son he is confronted by a 10,000 man army sent to stop him. at first the immortal engages with the army, but realizes (or believes) that they are simply under the control of this 2ns son. He convinces some of the army to turn on their master, but when he confronts the son, he's shocked at the kindness and generosity of the son, who has a family. this army wasnt under a spell, the son had won them over with kindness. knowing that he (the immortal) cannot risk betraying the matriarch, he convinces the son to return for his execution, to which the son agrees, showing just how selfless he actually was. the immortal isnt supposed to judge or care, but he cant help but be moved by this gesture and starts to question why he is even going along with this plan, but is still concerned that the Matriarch will fulfill her threat of bounding him to her will forever instead of releasing him as promised, a fate worse than death. but, of course, the Matriarch betrays him anyway and binds him, and returns him to his cave to await her next command. in Apex (the last song) he returns to his dormant state, but......she never calls on him their new album is a continuation, where the Immortal is released onto the world in the current era without a master for the 1st time in eons....

@schylersmith1484

3 жыл бұрын

Man I’ve been binging this album after reading what you wrote describing what it was about. Very cool story. And of course great band.

@bjhellstream

3 жыл бұрын

Stupid and cheesy power metal lyrics. How can you even take that seriously?

@ditzfough

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjhellstream cheezy powermetal lyrics is why we like powermetal. Dont hate on others. You do you. And we will do us.

@NA-oe5jj

3 жыл бұрын

Troll harder

@arctic_skies

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjhellstream nice try. insert coin and please try again to troll

Brittney friggin' Slayes, hot damn.

@pedjavukmirovic6770

3 жыл бұрын

I'm always appreciate a band first she is for me just regular I can't believe that all of u put her in front of those masters of music

@chrisgoodin8707

3 жыл бұрын

@@pedjavukmirovic6770 you must be kidding, her voice is the greatest instrument currently occupying our solar system

@raymondharnack4160

3 жыл бұрын

@@pedjavukmirovic6770 never underestimate the power of an incels extreme thirst. She’s a great vocalist for sure but these guys carry her on their back and make her sound good. She’s cute I suppose but would be just so so without the talent behind her.

@thefriedpiper

3 жыл бұрын

@@raymondharnack4160 This may be the most incel reply I've come across on KZread. Congrats.

@raymondharnack4160

3 жыл бұрын

@@thefriedpiper ok, I’ll be sure to tell my wife 3 children and grandchild that.

The Abyss album is breathtaking. The song Abyss has a delicious amount of synth accenting. Two of the best songs on the album don't even have video's, Wind That Shapes the Land and Afterlife. Oh, Canada! 🇨🇦

@chickiechalupie7066

3 жыл бұрын

Legacy is also a great introduction to Andrew's singing chops!!

The drummer must have leg muscles of pure titanium to keep that pace for the whole dang song!

I honestly feel this is easily one of the greatest power metal songs ever written and performed. It has everything and then some when it comes to vocals, lyrics, skills on every instrument being played.

I remember hearing this for the first time. thinking this had to be one of their big songs. no this is their opening song of the set when this was their newest album, this was their WARM UP.

One of the best in this genre! 👌👌👌

@jessneufeld

3 жыл бұрын

Which genre does this fall into exactly?

@xtravagentk1275

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessneufeld Power Metal. And some melodic death metal because of the growls.

@Z_TPI

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessneufeld I like to call them Final Boss Metal haha

Every time I hear this song I come away thinking the drummer must be in awesome cardio shape.

You definitely need to do "Tonight We Ride," "Test Your Metal," "Soulbound," and "Faster Than Light.". UTA are amazing.

I don't know f-all about composing music, but i feel the music and the joy when i watch this...

Watching you talk about these bands and summarize some of the sounds really makes me appreciate these bands more 🙏

These guys hail from my home province of BC Canada. Welcome to the beautiful brutality of Canadian Metal. UTA are one of the best Power Metal bands anywhere.

Been listening to this for a couple years now, still get goosebumps every time! As another has said, I don't believe the guitars are layered, but Brittney certainly lays down some harmonies to her own voice! Great breakdown, thanks!

Never heard of this Band...but O.M.G they are Freaking AMAZING!!! Trying to "de-compose" this song creates a whole new level to this NEW experience. Thank You!

@tackle47

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the ride they are awesome, so much great music right now is being made

@pineappletree50

3 жыл бұрын

The whole discography is just 😚👌

That synth intro is what I call Impending Doom.

I've been waiting for this one....Thanks!!!!!!

this 1 more about the band for her you need to do UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Tonight We Ride AND THIS 1 STILL NOT HER MAX and for a folk type song from them do UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - "Northwest Passage it great as well

Finally!!! Thanks for this man. You made my day :)

Every time I tune up for more videos I watch how 1k of new subs arrive, love all your hard work, greets from Mexico!

so happy i found this channel, this is the BEST

Been waiting for this! Man I really love your breakdowns of the music. It gives me something else to think about next time I listen to my music.

Thank you for all the reaction work you do. Means alot man really appreciate it!!! Love this band and love this song.

Really happy to see this. I requested this band and song!

THIS is the content I subscribed for :D bring on all the UTA and I will be watching and liking

You know what a REAL musician is? Someone who is just touched in the heart, regardless of what "genre" it is. Seeing you react to the craftsmanship of the band is beautiful.

I'm in love with that drum fill in the hook, it's just gorgeous.

Subscribed and amazing work, glad to find someone explaining and enjoying music and not just "le ebin meme faces reaction" that we are used to watch. Whenever you can listen to an old song "Angra - Carry on", this definitely made me remember that track.

Great reaction and analysis, you've poked your head into the UTA rabbithole,you are gonna be even more impressed when you do more reactions

Love the response to the bass at the end of the solo. That was almost exactly my face when I first saw this and I'm constantly surprised when reactors don't even bat an eye at it. I'd sub for that alone if I weren't already subbed!

I'd highly recommend Tonight We Ride, Legacy, General of the Dark Army, Abyss, and Cleanse the Bloodlines by the same band. They're so talented at using the entire range of their abilities in basically every song.

Thanks for doing this Geebz. I knew this song and video would check a lot of boxes for the musician and engineer in you. Cheers.

Yasss Unleash The Archers! Local legends here!! Stoked you found them!

Definitely enjoy your videos, man!

Posting at beginning of the video. So excited for this. I discover them in the last two months and am obsessed with the great music. Listened to the Apex album during my workout today.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REACTION!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS BAND AND THIS SONG

Oh my goodness; would you please do a video on Devin Townsend's Higher, live at Plovdiv? Watching you break things down is just fascinating and makes me have a whole new appreciation for the song. I'd love to see what you'd say about that song.

This is amazing! the power, the confidence! I've never seen a beard played like this before! 10/10

Excellent analysis good sir. Very informative and educational, in stark contrast to most reactions this piece receives. Again thank you for the commentary on technical guitar playing. I kid you not what you said gave me a breakthrough. I just had to go apply what I heard you say and I stayed up all night lol. Please keep doing these

Was waiting for you to hear that Bass run at the end of the double guitar solo. It's just such a cool finish to that part.

A piano teacher in my youth told me, "if it gives you goosebumps, its good". And this band does it.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOVE THIS SONG!!! And I was absolutely waiting for the base "harmonic flick".... freakin amazing!!!!!

Love this one! It keeps coming up in my autoplay for youtube when I leave it running, and I've heard it so many times, but I still love hearing Unleash The Archers. Awesome breakdown

@KeyOfGeebz

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

First time hearing these guys too, so thank you! To any fans of theirs who are percussionists, is the drummer playing doubles during those 16th note kick passages?

Really liked your reaction. An absolutely great and talented band. I found them on youtube last year and now they are my favourite band. Really one of my highlights during that shi.... last year during corona :-D

The bass bridge took me by surprise🥰

You're Awesome. These commentary videos are great! Keep em coming

@KeyOfGeebz

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I'm so glad you decided to check them out! They're from my city and they're all really rad people, not to mention utterly insane. Then they play live they usually close out with their song "Tonight We Ride" which is insanely hard on vocals and she absolutely SLAYS it. I swear she has perfect pitch. One of their guitar players works as a cook at an amazing restaurant.

I discovered this song because of you Geebz and I've also watched your breakdown of it 3-4 times. Love your insight and delivery!

Been loving this band recently, their latest album has been on repeat for weeks

My favourite thing about your videos is how knowledgeable you are about how music is made and while I have no idea what half of it means I absolutely love learning while also listening to my favourite songs. Thank you for teaching us!

I avoided this song for no reason for so long till recently and on your station. Blew my freaking mind!

As someone who has been watching reaction videos for a few years now, I love your perspective on them. It's always interesting to hear the take from a composer's POV. That being said... You are doing it right dude. You are genuine, and very analytical. I just randomly found one of your Tool videos on my youtube home feed and decided to check it out because Tool is such a complex and interesting listen! I'm actually used to somewhat shorter videos, but don't change dude! It's all about the content, and you bring it. All that said, now I must do what every commenter does, and drop a recommendation: Kamelot - Temples of Gold

Thanks for reacting to this awesome band :D - Greetings from Quebec Canada

Glad you reacted to this group. I've recently found them and scour youtube to find people discovering them. They are just so talented! Also, have the BIGGEST crush on the singer, Brittney Slayes!

Love this! UtA are just incredibly good, every song feels totally epic. As someone with very little myself, seeing people like you with plenty of musical knowledge and experience beyond listening react to songs I love and be so excited and amazed is so satisfying. Reaction videos are great, but reactions by experienced musicians and composers like yourself go above and beyond. If you have time, I'd love for you to react to one of my favourite songs by Unleash the Archers: The Wind That Shapes The Land. It's an incredible piece and, to me, almost feels like 3 or 4 songs combined beautifully to create a musical journey, but there are very few reactions videos for it. Please add it to your channel?

May I suggest for your next Unleash The Archers reaction to do "The Wind That Shapes the Land" from their latest album Abyss. It is an amazing, epic, and complex song that no one else has really reacted to yet. No music video for it but you focus on the music anyways.

@TanerH

3 жыл бұрын

+1 -- please react to this track! I think people don't do reactions to it because there is no "fancy video", but the track is AMAZING

@chrisgoldston9755

3 жыл бұрын

YES! itseasily the best song on the album

@C3RNDOG

3 жыл бұрын

I second this as well. Their transition from Apex to Abyss really shows their maturity as musicians, and I think this track captures that perfectly.

@royavis

3 жыл бұрын

probably my favorite song ..... a reaction would be fantastic

One of the most talented bands from this century for sure Check out from the latest album, Soulbound, Abyss, Faster than Light

Brittney Slayes does all the vocals except for the growls I believe.

@lillihartman9802

3 жыл бұрын

Correct the guitarist does the growls

@mgerdes0331

3 жыл бұрын

It looked like she did that opening vocal growl and transition, which was excellent.

This band is so great (and so fun)! “Tonight We Ride” really shows off Brittney’s vocals. Also, still really hoping for a Leprous reaction. 😊

Hey Geebz! I'm totally on the UTA train with you. I stumbled across them a few weeks ago when I found them covering an acapella folk song by Stan Rodgers called "North West Passage" and was blown away by their version. I binged a bunch more of their stuff right away, then went home and played it all again for my daughter. Love to see you having the same reaction to their music that I did just such a short time ago. Thanks again for giving your honest reaction and insights into these songs.

Hoping to see more reactions and reviews of Unleash the Archers and Coheed and Cambria. There is much to explore between them. Also both bands have entire stories written into their songs that have huge backgrounds that are worth looking into during free time. Great channel, thanks.

On this video alone, I've subscribed to your channel. You are the only "X reacts to Y" youtuber I've ever even considered subscribing to. I love UtA, which brought me here, but as an aspiring guitarist with some music theory education (from over 15 years ago when I was a kid), your conceit is fantastic. I love this theory approach and the way that you're addressing ALL of the band from a critical and informed position. No 'vocal coach' or really any other channel I've seen does anything like that. Keep up the good work. Also. Do Kamelot next!

Metal has sort of become the new jazz in terms of the talent pool of young up-and-comers. It's been really cool to see the genre grow, over the years.

@christopherscottdempwolf5759

3 жыл бұрын

Metal is the new jazz 😆👍🤘 Tatiana: Metal is the new Bossa Nova 😉

@indesignkat

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say that's a new thing. Look back at guys like Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Gar Samuelsson (Megadeth), metal and jazz have crossover of amazing instrumentalists just trying to find new challenges

Great Reaction Dear!!! Welcome to Unleash the Archers World!! uau!!! For me, the best Heavy Band of World today!!! Great Hug Leo (Sao Paulo - Brazil)

Awesome review Mr. Composer man !!! Anything by Unleash the Archers will most certainly "peak your curiosity " Yes.... They are "That" Awesome !!! Cheers !!! (hope to see some more U.t.A.)

This song never ceases to amaze me. A pure work of art.

so glad you discovered unleash the archers! for a bit of a different approach i recommend their cover of an old canadian "anthem" if you will, called the northwest passage. i really think you'd appreciate it!

I've been waiting to see this for a while...good on you sir. If I may drop a suggestion in your coffee mug for the next Unleash The Archers decomposition..."Cleanse The Bloodlines."

I think youre mu favorite 'react' youtuber. You come off as very friendly and warm, with dad energy to spare. Id love to see you react to Alcest's "Voyages de L'ame". 💜

I went to highschool with Andrew (the red head guitarist) the boys been a SHREDDER since the 10th fucking grade, his high school band Golgotha rocked every all ages venue in Courtenay

I love the comment of soft hands. Any guitar player knows how hard that actually is.

I was waiting for this since I first saw your channel (so, basically, the beginning of your de-composing adventure :D )

@gandyhyoga6942

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, wrote this comment before watching the video, I KNEW you would have nailed it, especially with the bass player. So sad he left the band..

You had the same reaction I did when that bass player finished off that long solo. I'm gonna check this band out more

They are Canadian!! Wooo go Canada. Thanks this is new to me, some amazing musicians here!!!

Love watching people react to this song.

Just want to give a shout out to this channel. You will go far in the reaction channel space, as we can tell you are genuine. You know what you’re talking about, but most importantly, it’s very evident you are passionate about music. That separates you from most who are phoning it in or just doing it for the clicks. Keep on doing what you’re doing. \m/

@KeyOfGeebz

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Welcome to Unleash the Archers! :) Their discography is amazing - it's hard to highlight only a few songs, but the "typical" ones people react to other than this one (from their previous album, "Apex"), are (and this is by no means a comprehensive list) "Tonight we Ride" and "Test Your Metal" from 2 albums ago ("Time Stands Still"), and then off of their most recent album ("Abyss"), the common ones are those with actual videos, like the title track, "Abyss", "Soulbound", and "Faster Than Light". However, I personally think "The Wind that Shapes the Land" is perhaps one of their best tracks - just doesn't have a "fancy video" ;) I don't think I've even seen anyone react to the song, and I'd love to see some reactions! (I also really enjoy "Carry the Flame") I mean... great band, overall. I can (and often do) just listen to them all day long. I'm pretty sure that Brittney layers her vocals, herself, for the mastered tracks... some more clearly have one of the guitarists doing backing vocals and/or growls. Anyway - after doing some reactions, I HIGHLY recommend doing a full playthrough-listen to both "Apex" and then "Abyss"... they are both concept albums that tell a story.... you can find a few videos from Brittney explaining the story, btw :)

Hell yeah! Love to see one of our badass Vancouver bands getting this kind of exposure!!

So glad you got to these guys!!! Super cool people who don't get near enough air time! Have to get to Wintersun. Really any song but Sons of Winter and Stars live at the Sonic studio is killer. If you dont have time to react to it just go listen. One hell of a journey. Time and Lonely are also a treat for the ears. Loving your reactions!! Roll on!!✌✌🤙🤙

Shit like this gives me hope for the music of the future

You did it!!!! Woo hoo!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I was blown away the first time I heard this song. Had never heard of them and this song is just amazing!

WOW! this band is amazing! I've never heard them before.

There is so much going on this song. It's still my absolute favourite from UtA, although they really have no bad song out there. And Geebz, your facial expressions while reacting are priceless. :D

Id like to recommend another female fronted band "OCEANS OF SLUMBER a return to the earth below".

@GrottescoTeatro

3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this ☝🏻

@jeuxderobin

3 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes

@tyxproductions8149

3 жыл бұрын

I think that "The Banished Heart" is an even better song !

@GrottescoTeatro

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyxproductions8149 Any song that gets OOS more exposure. They are criminally underrated.

As a vocal major, I appreciate the skill of this band

i love the detail you put into all your reactions .... they are awesome. i do not usually make suggestions on reaction pages but I would genuinely like to hear your analysis of "The Wind That Shapes The Land " by Unleash the Archers. It is a truly epic song ...... probably my favorite from them. ... Cheers

Artist-Belakor Song-Venator You will not be let down!! The bassist is amazing. Most catchy guitar rifts that never lets you down! I’ll be waiting patiently!!

The first time I listened to this song I was most impressed by the drummer's cardio. I get tired just listening. Incredible musicians.

Try giving "NINGEN ISU / Heartless Scat" a listen. Old Japanese band that his been around for ages. Great guys

Hey hey!!! Welcome to this awesome band!! :) Your videos are great man, always look forward to hearing your opinion! Now you gotta give some love to Five Finger Death Punch. I'd kill to hear her sing with them or vise versa.

He is spot on, and he obviously knows a lot about composing!!! UNLEASH THE ARCHERS!!!!!

I will never get tired of watching people react to my favorite song

I like your movies because 1) you know what you are talking about and I can learn from you 2) you make videos about both music I know and new music, so I can explore more music