Jon Mess, screamer, writes lyrics that go with the music, so sometimes its just gibberish, but sometimes it goes with the song or with what Tillian is singing. Listen to Tree City Sessions Man of the year of you want to hear how amazing they are live. I've seen them live, Jon and Tillian are just impressively talented. The band is amazing. You guys should catch them if they come to your area, you'll love them. They're going on tour soon.

@Haiku7Quail

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs, and the live recording looks and sounds amazing.

@Izanagi-Okami

2 жыл бұрын

Man of the Year is legit my favorite song

@ln9256

2 жыл бұрын

please dear God listen to this! tree city sessions 2 was my first live DGD experience and it was otherworldly

@miikro

2 жыл бұрын

Really cool thing about Mess' gibberish lyrics: they're actually made to accompany the percussion of the song. He uses his vocal cadence to add an additional rhythm instrument to the song and I've never heard anyone else do anything like it in music.

@_zombie_queen_

Жыл бұрын

I've done merch next to them many a tours. I've been around since chris was clean singing. They're so Talented, and weird nice dudea.

10:40 RIP Tim, was legitimately my favorite bass player working today, can't wait to hear his final pieces of work on this upcoming album.

@johnzahller7605

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely devastating. Still trying to process this

@Jinxy63

2 жыл бұрын

Yep RIP HUGE FAN of DGD and I wishing them all the best

@hunterwaits6578

Жыл бұрын

Makes me cry every time..

@hunterwaits6578

Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Tim

@N_D_H

Жыл бұрын

fuck, man, it's already been nine months. RIP to the realest one.

Can confirm they do sound like this live. I was skeptical my first time then Jon came out fucking screaming and tilian hit a crazy high note in we own the night and after that I knew I'd made a wonderful decision.

Man I almost cried when you mentioned the bassist. He recently passed, RIP Tim. We're waiting on word for the album. Lmao he actually says "checkin my views," he's singing about being social media-dependent cause he's addicted to the attention. "I'm living life as if i'm already dead" is a reference to how people tend only praise you after you die. This is all speculation, but the lyrics I gave are right anyway 😂

@kosykruption5709

Жыл бұрын

Runnin on fumes, checkin my views, scrolling for a comment that proves....i don't need more motivation

“Who told that bassist he could go that hard” RIP Tim Fucking legend

You should check out Don Broco since you’ve heard Rob now!They actually have a song called Action that features the clean vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance along with a few other vocalists.

@wcanderton

2 жыл бұрын

ACTION! is such a banger

Another new thing with this song is Andrew Wells of Eidola is now on rhythm guitars while Will Swan is the main guitarist. I feel like for the band this is great. Where Jon Mess brings complete contrast to Tilian Pearson in vocals, I feel like Andrew Wells is bringing contrast to Will Swan in guitars. It flows well with DGD's style.

@AutomaticDuck300

2 жыл бұрын

And I think they were a bit uninspired in Afterburner. They all seemed like they were just going through the motions. But it seems like they're putting more effort into it now. Hopefully Andrew has brought back the inspiration and got them back into their groove.

@bigfitts

2 жыл бұрын

Damn you beat to it

“Who told that bassist he could go that hard” 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

Tillian sounds even better live. I've never felt anything as deep in my spine as him hitting the high notes live in Inspire the Liars.

@maryhales4595

Жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds like a dream. I would love to hear that song live.

@Miguel-xj5pg

9 ай бұрын

@@maryhales4595they are on tour currently and I just saw them last night. They are absolutely amazing live and sound even better somehow. 11/10 1000% would do it again and again and again

@Miguel-xj5pg

9 ай бұрын

@@maryhales4595if you can you should check them out for the memory itself

Dgd has really good lyrics, the screamer does have funny lyrics a lot of the time 😂 it’s almost as if for comedic relief from the other intense lyrics or that’s how I look at it. Not all the time though, they have a song called Say Hi and a Jon Mess lyric that always stood out to me was “how do I say hi to another guy when I want to die?” You should check it out!

@thecatsmeow11

2 жыл бұрын

Another jon mess favorite is “I couldn’t wait to tap into the brain of my cat and let him know he’s my little baby meow meow boo”

@Butter-yb5by

2 жыл бұрын

Mess’s lyrics also connect some of the lore. Yes. To my knowledge DGD songs have lore. It’s incredible.

@ariiincolur

Жыл бұрын

@@thecatsmeow11 my favorite is “ achoo Achoo, the pollen you so rude, the mucus I produce, it’s more than just a nuisance its abuse” which in my opinion is the perfect way to describe allergies.😂

I think someone already mentioned it but yeah “man of the year” from their tree city sessions 2 album is a live performance of that song. The video for it has been pretty popular on KZread too, I think you’d be surprised how great they sound live Other than that you guys are doing great!

@thomasbehrmann9821

2 жыл бұрын

totally agree, they should react to it, super good live

@jsayther

2 жыл бұрын

I second this, check out man of the year live

The respect that all these reaction videos give the Bassist is amazing. Tim passed away recently & seeing all of the flowers given to him lately has been amazing. Your reactions give a smile to my face when it comes to DGD. Welcome to the community of misfits lol

“FITTED WITH A GIMMICK MAKE A CYNICAL WOW MANY MEN WENT IN IT BUT THEY COULDN’T GET OUT” ALWAYS makes me wanna bust down a move 🔥🔥

Those guitar sounds on the break downs are so dope. They sound keyboard like

You all get excited about all the right parts lol, Really would love you to dig real deep into DGD before their new album comes out. Lots of quality and a loooong history

DGD songs you gotta react to next: Inspire the Liars Betrayed by the Game Head Hunter And finally the most requested track: Man of the Year (Tree city sessions live). I’ll be back if you review more!!!!!!!!

@elirdz

2 жыл бұрын

A thousand times yes!! I've been on an obsessive phase with inspire the liars, it goes so hard

Your comparisons crack me up lol. Watch the Tree City Sessions 2 for that beautiful live content. Also Jon's content sounds like nonsense but he kinda speaks in riddles. Theres meaning behind everything. They have an entire lore behind a handful of videos.

@nsg0023

2 жыл бұрын

Came to say this. Everyone always talks about how Jon's lyrics are nonsense, but you nailed it. Might not be the easiest to decipher, but theres a meaning in there.

Tim...when they mentioned the bass. I started crying. I saw you every year, mw working merch tables, never bothered anyone ,always gave you as much as polite hello and goodbye. I get it. You get man handled alot. It was just nice saying hey. It meant a lot to me..

Love the enthusiasm! Glad you guys are enjoying the song almost as much as myself. Rob Damiani is from Don Broco, who are fantastic! One of my favorite bands, you guys absolutely have to check them out! Greatness, One True Prince, and Everybody are good places to start but honestly, they literally DO NOT MISS.

Welcome to the wonderful journey that is Dance Gavin Dance!! (I think Kyle's dancing was my favorite part of this whole amazing reaction.) Also, Tim Feerick always has super groovy bass lines. They're awesome.

Happy to see you guys vibe with this! Best reaction so far. Of you like one of their songs you'll likely enjoy their others

Will swan is the guitarist, he’s absolutely legendary and definitely worthy of every award that ever existed. My absolute favorite guitarist

Dont wanna bring the mood down from this amazing song and great freaking video, but RIP Tim Feerick. He IS the bass player for DGD. No one will ever be able to fill his shoes and provide what he did for the band. You will be missed Tim..

Hey gang, I just started watching your channel through one of the Sleep Token reaction videos --- I would like to thank you guys much, I've been going through hell this past week and to just chill and listen to my favourite songs and seeing that y'all enjoy it as much as you do, has been so so great! Bless up and keep on keepin on !!

The cleans have lyrical meaning, and depending on which songs you listen to, the screamer for the most part doesn't make much sense. But the song Man of the Year is consistent all the way through. Also you guys have so many gems to go through.

I've been waiting for this one!!!

Really hope you guys do more of their old stuff soon! Not sure when the next song comes out but Man of the Year and Inspire the Liars will definitely be great to check out before it drops

Saw them live this past fall. Both Tillian and Jon sound amazing live

The Spoken comp was spot on! I've been listening to DGD for years and never made that connection. I've seen them live countless times, and they only get better. Check out the live version of We Own The Night from a Warped Tour a few years ago. Jump down the rabbit hole of this band, y'all will not regret it!

Possibly my most favorite lyric from John Mess in this song is at the beginning when he says "if your feeling me piss its probably best if i stop the stream"😂 And Swan is quite possibly my favorite guitarist ever he's so good.

The new album Jackpot Juicer 🎰🍋🍓🍊 drops July 29

That Rob dude sounds just like the singer in Panic at the disco

One thing about their music videos is there is a ton of lore and an actual story. Their album covers and music videos both show this animal vs robot narrative

@reef_777

10 ай бұрын

fr

If you don't mind going a little bit into their past songs, highly recommend Inspire the Liars, Midnight Crusade, Born to fail. Shows the evolution across 3 albums

this is the best reaction to his song. well done!

Quality. Love DGD

Killer song & reaction guys! Would love to hear you react to some motionless in white or parkway drive! Keep it up fellas.

Tillians the angel on you're shoulder, John mess is on the other side xp screaming chaos 😈😎

I hope you guys can check out some of their songs on the Mothership album, like Chucky vs Giant Tortoise and Man of The Year

@ryansteckel9281

2 жыл бұрын

Chucky 🤘🏻 it will show them Will doesn’t just use pedal effects to make those sounds!

they are insane live

If you want to go on a musical journey definitely check out “man of the year” from the tree city sessions 2 live album. They are amazing live

Man, I haven’t heard anyone mention the band Spoken in many years! I used to listen to them a lot.

Im here for all future DGD reactions

Dance gavin dance to me is post hardcore meets pop rock meets animals as leaders. There fun and they make awesome music

Yes they are a great live band. Have seen them many times.

Mikey!!! 🧡🖤🎃☠ also I did enjoy this one...first time I've listened to them...took a minute but my brain was vibing with it by the end! 🤘🖤🎶

Their 10th studio album Jackpot Juicer comes out July 29th!!

I believe I read in an interview they did years ago that the lyrics all have meaning to some degree, some more abstract then others.

Yall should do more DGD. Id give you a list but thats be a lot haha. I would suggest prisoner thats what got me completely hooked. Id like to add since ive watched the whole video, aside from falling in reverse the only band where ithink I've listened to every song is dance gavin dance because you're right they almost have that same feel but different enough. Wait now way am i first?? Hell yeah!!!!

rest in peace tim,, he always went harder than he had any right to

@jwest86

Жыл бұрын

Oh, he had a right to. Miss you Tim 💚

I would love to see more DGD reactions. with the new album coming out soon you guys should definitely check out their previous albums. each album/Era has bangers of their own. and if you're liking this SOUND you guys should check anything from the most recent albums

Bless that Mess… he killed it on this one

Rob Damiani is the lead singer of Don Broco. Ya'll should check them out as well.

you guys should react to the whole album! Honestly every song is a banger

Want to hear them live? Man of the Year from tree city sessions 2 is them "live"

Love the reactions from you guys! Ya’ll should totally check out the band Cherie Amour next!!

If you like Robs vocal then checking out his band 'Don Broco' would be a good idea. They have a great groove with great hooks. Action and one true prince are awesome songs 🤙

I LOVE your reactions to them! My favorite band since I was 11! I have “uneasy hearts weigh the most” tattooed on my chest. You guys would LOVE mothership, & you’d love their recent stuff too! Their screamer is Jon Mess, & clean vocals are Tilian Pearson! But RIP, Tim Feerick. Their bassist passed away the other night 🥺

@angelaporch7446

2 жыл бұрын

Also, rob, he’s the vocalist for Don Broco! Phenomenal vocalist, sounds just as great as Tilian & Jon live!

@angelaporch7446

2 жыл бұрын

Oof you guys have to listen to “Evaporate”, that song has Tilian, Jon Mess, & Andrew Wells just going OFF. Opinion: Will Swan is the greatest guitarist of our generation. Tim Feerick, Will Swan, & Andrew Wells together?? They’re WILD. DGD has been around since 2005, you guys could do a lot with them, but as a very long time fan, I could give you guys some solid recommendations for vids like this!

Good song and nice reaction video 👍

My favorite band 😍

I love how giddy Kyle gets lol XD

My favorite Band

i was kinda hoping you'd guys check out more of them before doing this one lol BUT you guys can still check out their previous singers.. the Jonny Craig eras -"And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman" -"Lemon Meringue Tie" -"Spooks" -"Blue Dream" Or the Kurt Travis era -"Me And Zoloft Get Along Just Fine" -"Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" -"Tree Village" -"NASA"

I just noticed your guys subs are rising quick

@Rykerroad

2 жыл бұрын

It seems to be at a healthy pace so far.

@El-ingobernable

2 жыл бұрын

if they keep doing DGD they definitely will rise lol Thats why i subbed

Said it the first time you reacted to them, they’re just as good live! Check out Man of the Year live and you won’t be disappointed!

10/10 REACTION!

I was supposed to go to bed an hour ago 😭 please do more dance Gavin dance

That bassist just passed away

Check out some of there older stuff would love to hear y’all’s take on em

I know exactly one Spoken song and love it

Where is that goaty figure in the background from? I think its from some Scandinavian Christmas-themed Horror Movie but i can't remember the name. I dig that character design.

"Man of the Year" Tree Sessions 2 live

Dude....you guys are gonna explode checking out their other songs lol

Next song is out guys!

Best lyrics jon ever wrote: bleh bleh bleh bleh bleeh bleeeehhhh

Must do man of the year tree city sessions

I guess it's time for you guys to hear them live. React to Dance Gavin Dance - Man Of The Year (Tree City Sessions 2 Live) and there is even more from that live.

Summertime gladness is a banger from DGD that you should check out, whether it be on here or in your free time.

dgd recorded sounds like dgd live😉

Heck yeah buddy 🇺🇸🇺🇸👊👊

If you read up on the drama of the band, Born to Fail is a banger

Boys I hope y'all read this message , just wanted to suggest highlight songs from DGD's discography that show a good insight of what their overall sound is like... without diving into the lore too much , there has been 3 lead clean singers throughout . Jonny Craig , Kurt Travis & Tilian Pearson (Tilian is the current clean singer) Songs are 'And I told them I invented times new roman' 'Uneasy hearts weigh the most' 'Carl Barker' 'Blue dream' 'Inspire the liars' 'Here comes the winner' 'Nothing shameful' 'Prisoner' 'Lyrics lie' 🤞🏿you guys check these out. even if it's in your own time . dgd are fucking amazing , they have been for 10years & still going strong!

@victorkreig6089

2 жыл бұрын

This is missing Tree City(the original) as well as Skyhook and or Rock Solid

Royal Coda next??

Their bassist just died. He was a fuckin amazing dude and bassist. If you wanna listen to a song that showcases it, Count Bassy, and Strawberry’s Wake are good ones. Good content

How many beer glasses do you have ? 😂😂

@the_campfire_official

2 жыл бұрын

He has an arsenal!

Im sure someone else has already said it, but please please please, Man of the Year - Tree City Sessions 2

I hope mess does more rapping technique on this album. Vs just screaming

Nuuuuu nu nu nu guys, Jon (dirty vocalist) makes very well thought out, clever af metaphors that you have to put together, it is a mind game that will sound like nonsense to most. Often ppl just don't understand until they are explained the meaning in the words, every song is that much more interesting when you really take the time to read the lyrics and piece it together 😉

Liked the reaction. Kyle, wondered if you listen to Disturbed?

Eric kinda looks like Craig Mabbitt haha nice reaction

ok PLEASE REACT TO DANCE GAVIN DANCE SON OF ROBOT!!! Classic hit by them and one of everyones all time favorites. would love to see you guys listen to it if you already havent

If you want another rap feel scream try their old song called strawberry swisher pt3

you gotta check out born to fail. Jon Mess (unclean vocalist) dissed their former frontman and Tillian (clean vocalist) dissed his former band

Next song "Feels Bad Man" is allegedly coming within 2 weeks if we going off reddit leaks

Man of The Year Tree City Sessions 2

Please do sacrifice by the devil wears prada! Not metal head but wow, on repeat for WEEKS!!!

Please do Inspire the Liars next!!!!

You should watch through the video and react, then watch through while reading the lyrics in the description! It's a great song lyrically so its a shame you missed it!

RIP Tim🙏🏾

Will Swann the King of the weedily weedles as we call it