SII. X2. And People Listen SYMPHONY X the Band Master of Metal Neiclassical and Changes of Rythms ands Tematics Mytholigy, Futuristics and Biblics. Saludos desde Chile.
Michael Romeo is the John Williams of Progressive Metal. Brilliant writer and composer. If the people running the music industry, Grammys, etc. had any clue whatsoever... Symphony X would be as big as that overrated band that starts with an "M". Regards 🎸
Agreed, and I think one of the most overlooked things with Romeo is that around the time of Paradise Lost and Iconoclast he became an absolute god of rhythm guitar. :)
@@ibd1977 This comment sums up what I was gonna say too lol. The Odyssey in my opinion is the quintessential Symphony X song. It used to be Divine Wings of Tragedy which is another song I highly recommend if you want to react to more Symphony X. It's always the epic long songs that showcase the band as a unit haha. Plus hey Russel Allan, the singer of Symphony X, has collaborated with Ayreon too so definiteky check them out. I'd recommend the song The Day The World Breaks Down by Ayreon. You won't regret it, I promise you.
You should try out Ayreon! It's a project by Dutch multi-instrumentalist and general musical genius Arjen Lucassen. It's heavily rooted in classic prog. Every album is a prog rock opera, with a huge cast of world-class singers and instrumentalists. I suggest you react to The Day That the World Break Down. There is an official video, which is immensely worth the view.
Nice reactions. SX is mindblowing. My first listen was the Odessey and from there on a fan. And especially with the vocals. The music comes alive with the crazy rang and parts from Russel Allen
Hi Dean, have you gotten round to purchasing 'prog:magazine yet? Your increased knowledge of prog will be tenfold in no time, the magazine is very informative & right up to date. Continually touches on old & new, you won't regret it!
@@deanwolfechannel I will say their songs are quite varied. There are songs I love and songs I would never listen to. So, make sure to give them a few listens before making a judgement.
I totally see your point. It's just that Dream Theater are a global brand in the world of metal bands. Symphony X...although although an AWESOME band...just have not climbed to that global level..that's why we hardly see coverage of them. Just a thought. For instance...John Petrucci himself is a huge brand!!
I will subscribe and share. Just please, PLEASE do one thing that no one else will do: React to Swans. Granted, it's hard to pick a good first song for them; their albums shine as such a whole so context will be missed. Anyway, I hope, one day, I see a Swans reaction. (Songs are lengthy, usually) List of best songs I could think of for first listen: Oxygen, She Loves Me, Cloud of Forgetting, A Little God in My Hands, Failure, Lunacy, Kirsten Supine... That'll do I guess 😬
Should look at Wizard Burial Ground by Umphrey's McGee. There's probably a lot of good live versions 😉 They're one helluva good live band. It is a 6 piece band though, not a 3 jsyk.
You "have" to do Odyssey. If you revisit Dream Theater, you need to do Octavarium, and the entire Scenes From a Memory album whenever you get the time.
Hi, Please react to Los Jaivas-La poderosa Muerte from the album alturas de Machu Picchu czcams.com/video/8AO8pY09h_Y/video.html is a progressive folk rock band from Chile
Iconoclast wasn't that good in MNHO. You should try their album "V : New Mythology Suite" and then if you like that one, "the divine wings of tragedy" and "the odyssey"
I agree that DWOT -> odyssey was SXs prime. After those albums i started to only like a few songs off each album (paradise lost -> underworld) whereas i liked most songs off each of the albums from dwot -> odyssey. Iconoclast is one of the albums i don't really like any of the songs. I also don't really like any songs pre-dwot unless the remake of Masquerade with Russell Allen singing counts lol. Pre-dwot is too neoclassical for me and a lot of stuff after odyssey just doesn't have the magic from the four albums from their "prime".
Symphony X's singer is really good. Reminds of Tony Martin, who sang in Black Sabbath in 80's. But the music.. I'm too not-adolescent for this. More just isn't more. There's good parts, but this doesn't sound very progy or new to me. The guitar player of the band, Michael Romeo made an excellent album, Jack the Joker just last year, which is a lot better, as far as I'm concerned.
Agreed. This song is less prog and more symphonic power metal. Cinematic, yes. And it goes through movements, yes. But the composition and style is a bit too far from actual progressive metal. Their albums experienced as a whole usually give a better taste of what they have to offer. I just think the band is straying from their roots of neo-classical symphonic prog metal to more singularly symphonic or power metal, or a mix of the two
the world needs more symphony x reactions
Haha, I'll be doing more
@@deanwolfechannel plz do the accolade
Definitely, everyday I search for more SX reactions, not many on youtube. They need a new album :(
SII. X2. And People Listen SYMPHONY X the Band Master of Metal Neiclassical and Changes of Rythms ands Tematics Mytholigy, Futuristics and Biblics. Saludos desde Chile.
@@MARMAR-xw6gj Accolade ll
Jason Rullo is an absolute monster on those drums.
Symphony X is better than Dream Theater. FIGHT ME!
Singing is better for sure.
They are equally amazing yet different.
Yah, I've not heard much of their work yet and want to do some more reacts asap.
Cant fight facts like those.
why not both?
Michael Romeo is the John Williams of Progressive Metal. Brilliant writer and composer. If the people running the music industry, Grammys, etc. had any clue whatsoever... Symphony X would be as big as that overrated band that starts with an "M".
Regards 🎸
Agreed, and I think one of the most overlooked things with Romeo is that around the time of Paradise Lost and Iconoclast he became an absolute god of rhythm guitar. :)
I am from Brazil. I live in a little city in south called Nova Trento and Symphony X is my favorito band. They are The best musicians out here
beautiful country Brazil!
Symphony x-the odyssey
Ok, on the list
@@deanwolfechannel Oh yes that is an awesome track! My favourite Symphony-X song.
Don't foget to check out some Ayreon too.
@@ibd1977 This comment sums up what I was gonna say too lol. The Odyssey in my opinion is the quintessential Symphony X song. It used to be Divine Wings of Tragedy which is another song I highly recommend if you want to react to more Symphony X. It's always the epic long songs that showcase the band as a unit haha. Plus hey Russel Allan, the singer of Symphony X, has collaborated with Ayreon too so definiteky check them out. I'd recommend the song The Day The World Breaks Down by Ayreon. You won't regret it, I promise you.
You should try out Ayreon! It's a project by Dutch multi-instrumentalist and general musical genius Arjen Lucassen. It's heavily rooted in classic prog. Every album is a prog rock opera, with a huge cast of world-class singers and instrumentalists. I suggest you react to The Day That the World Break Down. There is an official video, which is immensely worth the view.
Will do this, thanks
Great reaction as always Dean!
Seeing these guys live in St. Louis next Friday with Haken!!! 🤘😜🤘🎸
I've never heard this metal band before either. Chuggy:)
Nice reactions. SX is mindblowing. My first listen was the Odessey and from there on a fan. And especially with the vocals. The music comes alive with the crazy rang and parts from Russel Allen
Hi Dean, have you gotten round to purchasing 'prog:magazine yet? Your increased knowledge of prog will be tenfold in no time, the magazine is very informative & right up to date. Continually touches on old & new, you won't regret it!
Oh boy, if you are new to Symphony X, Iconoclast is one hell of an intro!
This is now officially the "The odyssey reaction" waiting room.
It's pretty amazing that you're hearing SX for the first time. Next you're going to tell me you've never heard Dream Theater.
I've heard of DT lots over the years, they didnt catch my interest, the little I heard. However I'm on a new track and will be revisiting their stuff
@@deanwolfechannel I will say their songs are quite varied. There are songs I love and songs I would never listen to. So, make sure to give them a few listens before making a judgement.
Fates Warning from the Parallels era is phenomenal as well, and one of Michael Romeo's favorites.
I totally see your point. It's just that Dream Theater are a global brand in the world of metal bands. Symphony X...although although an AWESOME band...just have not climbed to
that global level..that's why we hardly see coverage of them. Just a thought. For instance...John Petrucci himself is a huge brand!!
@@scottdunn2178 Pleasant Shade of Grey is their best
I will subscribe and share. Just please, PLEASE do one thing that no one else will do:
React to Swans.
Granted, it's hard to pick a good first song for them; their albums shine as such a whole so context will be missed. Anyway, I hope, one day, I see a Swans reaction. (Songs are lengthy, usually)
List of best songs I could think of for first listen: Oxygen, She Loves Me, Cloud of Forgetting, A Little God in My Hands, Failure, Lunacy, Kirsten Supine... That'll do I guess 😬
You bet, will do
Would Mr Bungle be considered prog-rock? The first few minutes really remind me of Desert Search for Techno Allah from maybe their second album
Ars Moriendi from album California is mind blowing. Worth taking a try.
Should look at Wizard Burial Ground by Umphrey's McGee. There's probably a lot of good live versions 😉 They're one helluva good live band. It is a 6 piece band though, not a 3 jsyk.
You "have" to do Odyssey. If you revisit Dream Theater, you need to do Octavarium, and the entire Scenes From a Memory album whenever you get the time.
Please react to The Smiths - Panic (Live in London, 1986)
Hi,
Please react to
Los Jaivas-La poderosa Muerte from the album alturas de Machu Picchu
czcams.com/video/8AO8pY09h_Y/video.html
is a progressive folk rock band from Chile
Ok!
Iconoclast wasn't that good in MNHO. You should try their album "V : New Mythology Suite" and then if you like that one, "the divine wings of tragedy" and "the odyssey"
No, no, no this albums is awful. From the "Divine wings.." to "The Oddisey" any song from those four albums will show the true sound of this band imo
This album is awesome, you crazy?
I agree that DWOT -> odyssey was SXs prime. After those albums i started to only like a few songs off each album (paradise lost -> underworld) whereas i liked most songs off each of the albums from dwot -> odyssey. Iconoclast is one of the albums i don't really like any of the songs.
I also don't really like any songs pre-dwot unless the remake of Masquerade with Russell Allen singing counts lol.
Pre-dwot is too neoclassical for me and a lot of stuff after odyssey just doesn't have the magic from the four albums from their "prime".
Symphony X's singer is really good. Reminds of Tony Martin, who sang in Black Sabbath in 80's. But the music.. I'm too not-adolescent for this. More just isn't more. There's good parts, but this doesn't sound very progy or new to me. The guitar player of the band, Michael Romeo made an excellent album, Jack the Joker just last year, which is a lot better, as far as I'm concerned.
Agreed. This song is less prog and more symphonic power metal. Cinematic, yes. And it goes through movements, yes. But the composition and style is a bit too far from actual progressive metal. Their albums experienced as a whole usually give a better taste of what they have to offer. I just think the band is straying from their roots of neo-classical symphonic prog metal to more singularly symphonic or power metal, or a mix of the two