I can't stop crying. First time hearing While She Sleeps performing "To The Flowers" and I'm broken.
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2024
- Never have I needed to refilm an intro to a video. I came into this knowing there was going to be some emotion and triggers, but this wrecked me. I almost couldn't finish this video - I'm breaking down just writing this description. Is this what I should expect from While She Sleeps?
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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While She Sleeps is an amazing band that deserves way more recognition.
Got to see them with Trivium and Arch Enemy a few years ago, and they were incredible.
@@mstorrboy I saw that same tour! They put on an unreal show, and honestly outshined Arch Enemy for me.
@@adamoakes5928 lead singer crowd surfing out of the venue while finishing Hurricane was awesome!
@@mstorrboy I saw them recently, They have just gotten better. Loz jumped into the crowd and was just screaming with the fans. One of the best live bands ive ever seen. plus sean is a monster on guitar
Yeah
We lost 3 babies to miscarriage. the pain never leaves you just have to learn to bear it one day at a time. My wife's last words on her deathbed were, "Im going to see my 3 babies now"
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Bro, that's so hard when I imagine it. I'm speechless. But don't give up, they wouldn't want you to. Know that you are not alone in this, we care. Your story can empathize society and make world better. They will be proud of your successes and we will too. You are truly a hero.
thats hard.....thats really hard men. My sincere sympathies
So sorry for your loss of your wife and the 3 Babies. Your wife was such a special person to think of the Babies on her death bed.
May peace be with you until you are reunited with your wife and Babies.
My heart is breaking for you my brother. May you find solace as time unfolds. Peace and Love, K.
One thing I absolutely love about this video is how the band directed the video, it just makes the song feel so much more real
Thank you
28 years ago my ex-wife and I lost our son one week before his anticipated day of birth. Soon after I developed an opiate addiction that I still struggle with today. Thank you for bringing this video not for reminding me of that time but where I am now and that you must never give up even in the face of the worst day that could be imagined.
17yrs ago we lost a child at one week of age.
No stranger to death I have had more than 50 friends and family die. But this rocked me and I never recovered.
Soon after a divorce and she moved away with the children.
I lost my siblings and in laws as well as friends because they did not know what to say or do.
Simply put I am lost and alone though I have a good relationship with my children and desperately want out but I can not do that.
I have a lot of years left and I do not look forward to them
I'm sorry for your loss.. deeply. I'm also so proud of you for coming out on top of it. Best of luck and love to you. Keep fighting
I sobbed the first time I watched this music video. I've been through this type of loss four times and even got to the point of being totally hopeless and not wanting to be alive anymore a few times, but I'm still here. It's been 9 years since the last loss, which was also the farthest along (about 4 months) and most traumatizing for a lot of reasons. There will always be sad moments, grief around the anniversary of my son's birth/death (four days ago), and times when I go down the "what if" rabbit hole, but they don't consume my life anymore. If you're going through the same thing, keep hanging on. It will get better.
So sorry for your losses.
Your strength and experience will help others
get through their hard times.
You can be the guiding light for someone else in desperate need.
The band uses its own fans' crowdfunding to make the album and the video. The actors did a wonderful job. This is really a heartbreaking song. But also it is beautiful. Lyrically... genius! I'm so happy for them to be able to make this high quality music by their own!
Extremely talented on many levels! So glad this introduced me to them.
Wow. As a veteran, 22 of us die a day because we are afraid to talk or no one listens. This is a reminder of what it costs. And here I thought I was just here to see a music reaction!
It's really sad that our brothers and sisters in arms have to resort to this. It hurts my heart to the core. They should never have to wonder if they are loved and cared for and valued. I miss my shipmates.
Lost one of my brothers from the 1-26 infantry shortly after he had twin boys with his wife on my 24th birthday nearly 3 years ago now. 22 a day man, I will reach out or pick up the phone in a heartbeat for anyone from those days. Really changed my perspective on a lot of things in life
Right here with you brother
This song means the world to me 4 years sober
Keep your face to the light, 27 years sober here, it does get easier, and harder.
Usually I’ll comment something or make a song suggestion on premiere days but after watching this music video I got no words other than very sad
It's so sad. My heart is still wrenching, and I don't know what else to say.
If you’re lucky enough to find your soulmate, don’t waste that chance people. I’m a sad and lonely 50 yr old man. We all have a story, we all deserve to love, we all deserve to be loved. We all need to heal. Be there for each other. There’s always help even when it feels like the only escape is beyond anyone’s kind heart or supporting hand. I’ve found my healing. I hope anyone who needs it, seeks it out too. Look after your friends. ❤
Hope you find yours, mate.
My sister died in womb 3 weeks before she was supposed to born (strangled to umbilical cord). My parents couldn't go to cemetery when they buried her. My grandparents were holding small casket where she laid. I was 6 years old still get quite emotional after 33 years, can't imagine how my parents felt. luckily i still got 3 younger brothers after her passing.
When my wife was pregnant, all the flashbacks came back and i told her and the doctors that im quite afraid something will happen. We got healthy little baby girl and she turns 8 this year. If i would lose her, dont think there is a single thing that could save me.
This makes me so happy to see you react to this. This song is so goddamn beautiful and these guys are so talented
You are a truly beautiful, admirable and humble soul, Elizabeth. I appreciate that you paused for disclaimers, trigger warnings and welcomed people to view and listen at their own pace.
Thanks for this video, Charismatic Human.
Dear Elizabeth, I've been watching your videos for several months. And I'm always happy that you allow me to feel the songs and get involved with them. It took me many years to understand that many songs contain much more than what you can just hear. Since then, I have enjoyed music much more, allowing music to awaken emotions in me, even allow some tears to flow, or simply be carried away and feel alive.
At this point I would just like to say a big thank you that I don't feel alone with my "hearing". You're doing a great job and I'm looking forward to many more reaction videos from you. Greetings from Germany!
I think your wincing and commentary of how much a burning piano is gut wrenching makes for its use in this particular music video that much more amplified in projection of the emotions felt with the tune. What a great analysis overall and thanks for another great vid 😭
So happy to see my fav band on here. So proud of them, they did everything for the new album and this music video themselfs. Really hope you enjoy their other music just as much cause they are so amazing and deserve all the love ❤
Hey Elizabeth! I’m a long time fan, but this is my first time commenting on one of your videos. Usually I observe quietly, but this song and video struck a serious chord with me when I first heard it and it keeps getting better and better to me. This was a brilliant reaction to a heartbreakingly magnificent song. Your level of emotion, empathy and care really shone through in this reaction. I think this might be your best reaction yet, not necessarily on the technical aspects, but on the sheer way it made you FEEL and us along with you.
I left a comment a while back on another reaction to this video on another channel (Play It Again with Mike and Ginger) and Aaran Mackenzie (the bassist of the band and director of this video) responded to it, stating that he hadn’t seen anybody else “get it” as well as I had. I spoke about some background on the music video, the symbolism I picked up and my interpretation of the story it told.
I took the liberty of retrieving that comment to repost here. Consider having a read through it! The comment follows below:
“Great reaction guys! This was the first reaction I've seen from you and I was very impressed with how fast you guys caught on to the story of the video. While She Sleeps is some of the best modern metal out there in my opinion.
Fun fact about the video: It was fully written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by the band themselves. No big fancy production crew or anything, just the band plus a few actors. This is especially impressive to me because they did so magnificently.
The constant jump back and forth in time between his memories and how he's feeling is so well done. It serves to disorient the viewer, much the same as the man is feeling. Then during the more angry part where he decides to take his life and is screaming in the car, the cuts speed up drastically to indicate the state of mind he's in. His mind is running a mile a minute and he's acting without fully thinking it through. You two described it as the whirlwind of emotions, which is a very apt description in my opinion.
The whole drugs motif works so well. They were both using beforehand, but when they find out she's pregnant, both stop, but she unfortunately STILL loses the baby. Whether it was due to the past drug use or other causes, we don't know, but losing a child, even an unborn one, can be absolutely heartbreaking. As so often happens, this tragedy creates a bit of a rift between them and she starts using again, overdosing in the process. I don't think she chose to take her life, but that it was rather an accident.. It emphasises the importance that baby had and how much they both already loved the baby, despite them not being born yet. They were enough to motivate the woman to quit, but losing the baby led her right back to the drugs to numb her grief and eventually led to her death. And although there was a rift between them, I genuinely believe that with enough time to grieve properly, they would've made their way back to each other, albeit with scarred hearts.
All the imagery of the man sinking as he is dying, and then swimming up to the surface as he realises he doesn't want to die yet, is some of my favourite cinematography of the year. It looks much more epic than it would in reality (seen by the shot directly afterwards of him falling out of the car). It is a mental struggle he has to overcome, not a physical one, and that often times is much harder than a physical struggle, so it IS a great, epic moment when he can make that decision to not do it.
The drive-in theatre is a metaphor for him looking back on all his memories. I think this is a great choice. Initially we think that is a real event he is experiencing that we are witnessing. Meanwhile, this is actually the moment his life literally flashes in front of his eyes as the car is flooding and he remembers all the happiness he had with Jenny. He realises that he doesn't want to die yet and that she wouldn't want him to either. The tragic thing about that to me was that not everyone gets that moment of realisation, or they get it too late.
Him going to his (I assume) mother after the attempt is also beautiful, but unfortunately not everyone still has family/friends they can depend on for that support. Often times, they are grieving as well! A good support system is critical and I wish everybody could be guaranteed one.
The emotional acting of both of the main characters without ever having to say a word is amazing. Conveying all that grief and anger, as well as happiness, euphoric joy and love for each other, all through only facial expressions and physical acting is incredibly impressive.
That opening/main riff is sooooo good, it's been stuck in my head for weeks now. The switch up in vocals near the halfway point of the song is also so beautiful. Going from the clean, melodic singing into the rage-filled screams and growls as he moves on in his stages of grief is heartbreaking.
This song is a bit more mellow/slower than their usual music, and because of its subject matter, I believe it was totally warranted, necessary and the right choice.
I like that they made the song approachable to non-metalheads, because this is a very important topic and an absolutely beautiful song, video, and message. I view it as more of a short film than a music video. It still remains metal enough, especially with the guitar and vocals, to please those who like their metal sound.”
So happy you are covering While She Sleeps! I only discovered that band recently myself and found so many fascinating songs there, both musically but also lyrically - A few recommendations: Four Walls, Anti-Social, Silence Speaks - only to name my 3 favourites. Maybe you want to check them out too :)
edit: also not all songs are as emotionally devastating as this one
What a beautiful and sincere reaction! This is what music is about. Conveying emotions, whether it's joy or sadness. This was wonderful!
Thanks for always being real. We need more people like you in the world. You are a positive light in this strange world.
This is one of those music videos that only work together, its a perfect simbiose between them, this should won an Oscar, a Grammy, what a piece of art!
For the first time in watching dozens of your videos, I feel like you are reacting more to the video than to the song. It's a great video, which I think really elevates an decent song to something more than it is by itself.
So happy that you are doing while she sleeps, they're my Favorite for years now after avenged sevenfold had that place the longest time.
oh gosh im in bits. Ive seen this video already but watching you react to it and seeing your emotions and still analysing the music, Im in awe and in tears. You did it beautifully.xx
You're awesome! I love the way you "feel" the music and share those feelings in all your videos! Sometimes I feel moved more by your response to the music than from the music itself, I think it's a great quality, to be able of such empathy ❤
While She Sleeps need more love! They went Independent back in 2016 and just keep getting better and better. If you want more songs called "Hurricane" and "You Are We" that never leave my playlist. Along with 2 epic anthems called "Silence Speaks" and "Nervious".
Their live shows are awesome. They performed at Tuska festival last summer and damn they had a special connection to audience. Funny moment when Lawrence tried to jump back to stage from ground and he hit his rib right to the edge of stage. He just cracked laughing on the stage floor and Mat backed his vocals until he got up again. I'll never forget that show.
I'm a diehard WSS but the new album was so dull.
Nervous got me into Biffy Clyro. My wife, who's adapted to most of my music, and I grew to seriously love Biffy Clyro. My wife and I planned a trip to Vegas around them being there. We got back and my wife mentioned WSS was in town, and it was non-negotiable. It was within the same week, I think. We wore all our Biffy stuff and Loz was at the merch stand, and the merch guy gestured to Loz towards our gear. We got a picture with Loz too. I was so pumped that day!
My son and I went to see them with Wage War in Baltimore and it was awesome to see the reactions of people at the concert who hadn’t heard of them yet.
You need to do a reaction to Eddie Berg from Imminence! I mean, the guy sings and does harsh vocals while playing the violin. Lots of hype around this band right now. I'm really curious what Elizabeth would think of his style of clean vocals on his one take live performance of their song desolation!
So many great one take vocals
YESYESYESYESYESSSS
Yes Imminence is fantastic
Yes!!!!!
I have watched many of your videos. I am always impressed by your expertise, even when you slip into "Fan Girl" mode.
I have also watched when you allowed the raw nerve to surface as you delved into the emotional impact and struggles involving personal pains being brought forth and deeper mental health issues. At such times, I am shown how truly Human you are, and how so caringly Humane.
Blessings to you and yours and to all of your viewers, whether they have struggles or not.
Love to you all.
In back to back years, I lost my two daughters. One stillborn at 28 weeks, and one lived for 12 days. That feeling of devastation never goes away, it just hides once in a while. My ex husband never healed from the losses, and ten years after my Avery passed in ‘09, he died from an overdose. He self medicated and despite having two beautiful sons after the losses, he was never able to move on. This song was beautiful and crushing at the same time.
i have been waiting for so long to see a while she sleeps reaction on here and am so happy it's finally happening, they deserve so much more recognition than they get. so excited to see them again playing with of mice & men and architects
You're kind, I like how you treated the song and the topic, making people aware they can partially steer their emotions with music ( in both directions ).
This is great because it expresses the things that affect the broken. For me it seems to help my healing process.
"I miss the optimist who told me I need nothing" Banging home the feeling of being irrelevant.
I'm so happy to see this in my recommended. WSS have been one of my favourite bands for the past 6 years. I've seen them live 4 times since. They are incredible.
Wow. I've been destroyed by this video. I just knew the band but not this song/movie. Amazing, amazing. The song, the videoclip and the analysis. Made me tears down. Thank you.
Whoa…such a sad, heartbreaking story…the hug at the end is the little bit of hope.
When you said 'if you're in a dark place just know, we don't want you to be gone'. That hurt in such a good way. Just the way you phrased it made me bawl my eyes out. Not to mention the subject matter of the video. Thank you for letting us know we're all loved.
Fell in love with while she sleeps from the song hurricane in like 2019 I think and finally hear it on your your group. Channel is amazing.
That is a beautiful and engaging song and such an important message. Thank you for sharing.
This is one of my favourite bands, so glad they showed up on your radar. This is the most emotional song they made till this day. If you are exploring this band, might I recommend: "ANTI-SOCIAL", Guilty Party", and "Silence Speaks". Always a treat to see your reactions!
Pain and loss are parts of life, even though they're not desired they do make us appreciate the good things more. Sadly, the burden can be great at times, that's why we need to listen, not just hear, we need to try to keep others in our thoughts, and most importantly reach out when we think that something might be wrong with someone.
Take care and much love to everyone out there.
While she sleeps is one of those bands I'm so sad I didn't get into sooner...
Year back they had a show at a music festival and I happened to just go past their stage, but their performance kept me there like I was getting pulled towards them.
The energy, the overall performance by the whole band and the lead singer straight out just jumped into the crowd, joined the pit and later on climbed the pole in the middle of the crowd, jumped into the crowd while still singing ALL the time.
Their show was something I've never seen before, truly a super talented bunch and I cannot wait to see them once again one day!
This is my favorite band on the entire planet. I've been a fan since 2014 and I can't describe how it's felt to watch these guys pour their heart and soul into their work. It's some of the most heartfelt music I've ever heard.
Song/artist suggestion: La Dispute. Please, they’re fantastic and their music will touch you as it has with me. The songs have so much emotion and every song is like a part of a story at times. Looking forward to this upcoming video though, I’ve heard of this artist but know nothing about the song, so you title is a bit worrisome 😅
Love La Dispute. If you like them I cannot recommend the band Sander Hollow more. They are in the same vein.
This song was life changing, i lost my son in his sleep 14 years ago, the pain is buried deep and this brought it all back in waves. What a phenomenal piece of music. I had it on repeat and felt infinitely better after a while. Incredible
As a survivor, I am so moved..
The music video certainly kept me captivated.
This has been my song of the month -I have watched and listened to it so many times since it came out. I had watched it about 6 times before I even started to notice how great the music is, because the film clip is so powerful and absorbing. If I've ever seen a better film clip, I can't remember it.
I'm very glad While She Sleeps is getting love. They've always had some of my favorite riffs ever. Their riffs speak like words. They convey so much emotion it's ridiculous
Just saw them perform this in Toronto on Thursday. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful song while being absolutely devastating. The music video just brings so much more emotion and power aswell.
Never expected a WSS song on here!^^
Edit: haven't managed to catch this one on my own, thanks for reminding me of it! Never expected to cry to a WSS song ngl.. everyone crushed it, the band, and the actors
Well I I finally watched the analysis video (just couldnt make it to the premier due to other obligations). Hard to see this music video for a second time,first time was so sad. I believe, in my opinion the guy sitting at the drive in is like his life flashing before his eyes. Im not going to put any deep thought or other analysis to it, ill leave that to myself. I am glad the guy did live at the end and im also glad Elizabeth put a happy play list on at the end.
Devastating video and song. Thanks for covering it.
Wow. Just wow. My gob is truly smacked. The only other song that got me so Emo was Dio's This Is Your Life - knowing what he succumbed to, it's hardly surprising. I think it may be an idea, some time in the future, to give that a whirl Elizabeth. I just hope you're prepared. Some strings but mostly piano and velvet vocals.
This is one of my favourite songs. It moves me more than most music can.
When you cried and kept going just letting the emotio pass. So very healthy mental health right there ❤
Their first album really impressed me, I'm sure you would appreciate it.
They had a few albums that haven't lived up to that, but the tracks for the new album have been very cool!
What this band does vocally does make them unique, the fact that so many bands members sing as well as play and they've used a choir in the past too which sets them apart.
Very emotional song!! Would probably not have heard it if not for your channel. 3 songs that got me emotional this year, Hi Ren due to the rawness, this one due to the video, and Avenged Sevenfold Cosmic due to the pure beauty of the music.
I discovered While She Sleeps through your analysis you holy shit I'm obsessed. These guys are cooking it's absolutely incredible. +1 from me for a full musical analysis.
Oh, boy. I've not heard this song and if it's wrecking Elizabeth, I'm gonna be a mess. Mental hug to you, E! [edited to fix my statement about having heard the song. I have not...although I'm starting to think I need to before watching this analysis so I'm not sobbing when it goes live.]
I saw WSS a few months ago and it was hands down the best show I have ever been to. Not a big location or big effects but the atmosphere and the vibe in the room is like nothing I've ever felt in any other show. If ever anyone gets a chance to see these guys live I would highly recommend.
Sending out some extra love for those of you who are struggling. Please remember that YOU are loved, YOU are needed, and you are NEVER alone. 🫂💜
Wow so much emotion in this! I love songs like this, I recently came across Sander Hollow and instantly got the same feelings from their songs ❤ would love to see your reaction on them
I just saw While She Sleeps live last week, funny coincidence on the timing of this video. Really solid performers and when they played this song it felt just as heartfelt live.
Something I love about metal and adjacent genres is how the intensity of the music backs up the intensity of the emotions the song intends to invoke and this song is a prime example. Another great example in the genre that I think would be cool to watch you analyze is "Doomsday" by Architects.
Love your content and how real and genuine you are. Just a quick one. 21:29 - In this case, it would be Symbolism, not Symbology 😊
After my husband died I was so angry. The screaming is 💯 accurate. Great song and video. I didn’t know about this band. Thanks
YAY! Elizabeth glad you got to review sleeps. This is my friends band. Ive been watching your video's for years so its strange seeing the boys on your channel. If you ever watch their sleeps society video I'm the bald suited guy in the background 😊
Remembering everything while experiencing disbelief, anger, pain, and acceptance. Grief is a horrible process but natural and necessary to heal the heart and soul.
The agony of the guitar. It’s freaking amazing. That translates just as much or even more of that raw pain and emptiness one feels. 😮💨
Great video as always! The emotion is so intense. I'm not sure you ever do reactions in other languages, but "La fin du show" (The End of the Show) by Les Cowboys Fringants in French is so emotional that I think it could come through in English as well.
One of my all time favorite band... good lyrics.. Good riffs.. good emotions.. and good live.. seen them from the start
Seen these guys live loads since 2009. Go back to some of their early stuff, Our Courage, Our Cancer, it’s written by Loz about his mum.
Loz suffered with his voice around the Brainwashed album and had throat surgery. I prefer the earlier more shouty albums but also appreciate this new direction they’re taking, This is The Six 🤘🏼nothing but total respect to these guys and what they have achieved and in their own 💪🏻
While She Sleeps have a ton of great songs/music videos, hard to recommend just one, so here goes a few: Our Legacy, Silence Speaks, Anti-Social.
They played in a festival here in Brazil last weekend.
I saw a TikTok of the guitarist playing the beginning riff to this song long before I ever heard the song. I never would have dreamed that riff would go with this song, but it fits perfectly
I was waiting for this
Love this band. Honestly this whole scene/genre is the best. Need to see you do a Sander Hollow or La dispute reaction! 👻
Hi Elizabeth, been watching channel for long time and always enjoy the reviews, keep up the awesome work. I am hoping that you could possibly do a review on band called "Smash into Pieces".
They have lot of great songs imo and can't go wrong with any of them but think you would really love the acoustic versions of "Save it for the Living" and "Counting on Me". Hope others can try get this upvoted enough to get your attention/interest cause i'm positive you will thoroughly enjoy the band. Thanks for all you do.
This song is undoubtedly some of their best work, the depth and emotions conveyed are hardly matchable. What a masterpiece. Also as a guitarist, the amount of genius in this instrumental is outstanding.
On another note, you should consider Hickory Creek from Whitechapel acoustic version, or not) ! This song is also pretty Gut-wrenching, i love it
Not that I didn't know it before, but I have to say the way you came out and said if this is triggering for some of you, and you need to step away just shows how much you genuinely care for your fans and this community. You're willing to to sacrifice views to make sure people are ok.
Is it just me or has Elisabeth become more emotional since the birth of her child? Don't get me wrong, I find it reassuringly beautiful how she can let her emotions run free. I wish I could do that too. Thank you so much for this great video!
Ive heard this song before watching this, and did not have the emotional reaction that I did to the video / your analysis. *Long Breath Out* ooooooooooof. This is a rough one. But also beautiful at the same time.
I watched the video so many times when it came out. Every single time I did, it physically hurt.
I LOVE As She Sleeps! There’s another song that features Simon Neil that is another one you should definitely listen to. It’s called Nervous and it’s beautiful.
Amazzziiinnnnggg reaction. Pretty heavy for your first while she sleeps reaction. I woukd recommend "guilty party" by them. So many layers and not nearly as sad. Love your reactions
The guitarist really killed it on this one, using 2 Whammy pedals in a really cool way to get those lead sounds pitched
Man the song was hard hitting as someone that suffers from depression but I wasnt too bad then that hug at the end fucking killed me just exploded with tears. As someone that lost all of their support network to covid/cancer friends drifting apart right at my worst, be there for those you know are struggling. If two actors hugging can completely break me imagine what one hug from you to a family or friend can do.
the beauty of while she sleeps is the versatility. you wont find a song in their discography that is quite like this one. the best way to approach the music is to go in without expectations, because you might be disappointed by the song not being what you expected it to be, eventhough its still a great song. and no matter what, it's going to be a great song. they don't have any bad ones.
four walls is widely regarded as one of, if not their best song. silence speaks might be a good one to do because it does a great job showcasing their multi vocalist arrangement. enlightenment(?) is another personal favorite of mine.
A powerful song from a band I've not heard from before, thank you.
I have to be honest though, I normally go to James Blunt for my dose of misery. So many of his songs are written from his own experiences, which makes them even more heartbreaking.
I would recommend The girl that never was, Monsters and Carry you home. All three have brought a tear to my eye at various times and I'm not the only one, I've seen reactors who have been in tears or have had to pause recording so they can pull themselves together with all three. But they are such good songs and he sings them so well.
If you do listen to some of his songs, freat yourself to Paolo Nutini Iron Sky (Abbey Road live session.) Considered by some to be a masterpiece, hopefully it will cheer you up again.
This sounds like funeral for a friends, escape artists never die. Worth a review.
I have a strong opinion that they should receive a Grammy for this song. The intro and the solo are genius.
I love your reactions, I just missed this live stream tho!! Ahhhh lol
Just saw them live in Montreal, what an amazing show they gave.
So glad to see WSS on this channel, so much musicality and passion from this band, PLEEEEASE react to their song "Nervous," featuring Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro 🙌
You once asked (fb?) us to give a piece of advice. The one I gave just came to me one night when all seemed darkest: Sometimes, life is being in a boat in a storm. The waves keep coming, pounding. All one can do is point the bow into the waves and keep the helm straight. The storm will pass. The waves will subside. Just one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. It's all I could think watching this. Good grief! Whew....
Love your commentary. Always so insightful with regard to both the music and the human condition. I’d love to see a reaction to bring me the horizon! Thanks!
Sean is such an under appreciated guitar player. Also the album doesnt deserve the stick it gets. Yes its more mainstream but the song composition/writing is a level above what it is on their heavier albums.
If you loved this, as a massive WSS fan, I suggest you react to NERVOUS, ENLIGHTMENT or CALL OF THE VOID! Cheers, perfect video!
Hey Elizabeth, loved this as i love all of the posts i've seen of yours, but assuming you haven't already done it, can i recommend you try the song/official video of Routine by Steven Wilson. Very nicely done and really moving. I'd love to see your reaction/analysis of it. Keep up the great work. Thanks! Best wishes 🙂👍🏻
Thank you, we expand our culture, even in pain,at times we all think we are alone in this life, not true, its th human experience
Need to do more while she sleeps honestly such a great band