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You honestly NEED to listen to Symphony X - The Odyssey
It's incredible
I mentioned this one before... When he said he liked the symphonic blend in another song.
The Odyssey is fantastic, and never feels it's actual length.
@@marine6680 Nope. At 24 minutes I am always going: "It's over already?"
@@Easy_Skanking not for me, but I think it might be a little bit long for these videos... an amazing song though
thanks for reminding me to listen to it
@@Zharf I agree it might be long for review here. It's an incredible journey. One might even call it an Odyssey. đ€Ł
Symphony X are on of the old prog gods like Dream Theater - they have one of the best singers in the whole metal genre IMO.
Absolutely, very underrated.
They're still killing it live.
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I think they are way better than dream theater... My opinion
Agreed
Russell Rules!!
The Divine Wings of Tragedy!
Epic song, I Got the CD! :D
@@Fifthfloorwankr Epic CD haha
omg that fking good old days
There will be a one hour reaction
@@LIVS10 And I'll watch it! đ€đđ€
One of their best.
Seen them twice... The first with Dream Theater.
Miss those good old times.
Cheers from France! đ»
The guitar player is Michael Romeo, not only an amazing technical player but also the main composer of the band including orchestral parts. Symphony X has a ton of variety to their sound, hope you check them out again!
technically he's amazing... saw him live dancing "russian style" while playing solos... he's just a monster
@@bombaneutrons That's... unexpected, lol! I got a handshake from him while waiting in line to a show in Brazil. I was maybe the only person shouting in english, surely the loudest.
A fools paradise is one of the best songs to do a reaction
Symphony X- The Divine Wings of Tragedy? Kt will blow you away. Its a journey to say the least.. Please!!
As for the "Symphonic" comment, their older stuff fits the name much better. The Edge of Forever and Through the the Looking Glass are other Bangers.
And the guitarist is Michael Romeo. He's incredible
Also, Awakenings is a hidden gem off of The Odyssey.
Totally agree,one the best albums i've ever heard
Too may go straight to The Odyssey and skip clean over Divine Wings of Tragedy. That was my song before The Odyssey came out, and it deserves way more than to be glossed over. Hopefully someone reacts to it
SIR Russell Allen is the vocalist, he's nuts
No wonder why he was asked by Arjen Anthony Lucassen for one his Ayreon albums and the star one projects. Great voice. Different style of his vocal abilities. Helemaal te gek. This means awesome in Dutch
My Symphony X recommendation is "Communion and the Oracle" (for some fantastic songwriting, great solos and nice atmosphere in general)
One of my favourites from V along with Egypt and Rediscovery!
@@jupoga96 "V" is their masterpiece
Oh yeah, I somehow always forget this beautiful songđ€
Communion is one of the best songs ever written... the guitar solo!
my fave
Symphony x-the edge of forever
Symphony x-evolution the grand design
omfg yes. Evolution The Grand Design. It's one of my favorites.
@@alexanderzadoroznyj mine too. the whole New Mythology Suite is đ
Evolution was the first song I heard from then and Iâve been hooked ever since. Edge of Forever, no joke, is my favorite song ever made. There is none higher. I just wish MJR would re-record it with todayâs tech and mastering.
Two of the best songs ever put on tape.
God, Edge of Forever, such a great song. Symphony X is a vastly underrated band, and their first two albums in particular are criminally underrated as well.
Please check out The Odyssey from these guys, should be right up your composer's alley :)
This!!!đđ
This indeed! czcams.com/video/MaN3pwBsRf8/video.html
Canât agree with this enough. I think itâs one of the best pieces of music written đ€đ€
OH yes
To hear the symphony in Symphony X you got to check out "The Odyssey" which actually has a symphony playing behind them. Long song but it us very epic!!!
All the symphonic parts in that song were done in pro tools with instrument plug ins. No actual classical musicians were harmed in the making of The Odyssey đ
I got to see them perform The Odyessey live at the end of the set for the Iconoclast tour! Freaking amazing band!
@@sopwithsnoopy8779 lol. That's good to know.
@@joegrazulis2810 that is awesome! I would love to see it performed live!
@@joegrazulis2810 That's a great show. I've gotten to see them play that live several times.
Check out The Odyssey & A Foolâs Paradise also by Symphony X! Theyâre my ultimate favorite band! đ»
look up the band Nevermore, and their song The River Dragon has Come
Or any song on the Dead Heart in a Dead World album
This band is so underrated, all masters! The band I've seen more than anybody and they kill it live! Michael Romeo is so damn underrated. Sir Russell Allen is one of the best singers ever to exist!
the whole band is underrated and it dumbfounds me as to how, because they sound so good.
I absolutely agree, I saw them live twice, and Russell live is just ridiculously amazing. It is crazy. But they never put much attention on Media, DVD and stuff.. Maybe It is a choice to be under the curtains! Cuz they are mindboggling amazing live.
"A Fool's Paradise" from their album V: The New Mythology Suite is great. It incorporates some excerpts from Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor in the neoclassical section. Basically all of their stuff from The Odyssey and before have more neoclassical influence. Paradise Lost onward not so much, but still great music. Michael Romeo's solo stuff is also really good, with his most recent album War of the Worlds. "Djinn" is probably my favorite track from there. Hope to see some videos from you on some of these songs, but more importantly, I hope you enjoy them!
That whole album is a complete masterpiece. I think it still stands toe to toe with any album theyâve dropped since.
Symphony X is my all time favorite! I hope you get around to doing The Odyssey, there was about a 5 year period of time where I ended every single day at work by listening to that song to make the last half hour fly by. All the best, really enjoying your videos!
You have excellent taste. Symphony X is my absolute favorite band as well.
Russell Allen is my favorite male vocalist. Symphony X is criminally underexposed on YT, thank you for doing one of their tunes! Most of their best stuff is audio only because they've been around a long time!
Their "symphonic" comes from keyboards imitating symphonies, mainly, but that doesn't make the songs any less. Some suggestions for Symphony X:
The Odyssey (Note: this song is 24m long, and there's no video really, only album art, but I highly recommend it fwiw) - czcams.com/video/MaN3pwBsRf8/video.html
The Damnation Game (~6m, album art) - czcams.com/video/-uRJcOVaZR4/video.html
Through the Looking Glass (13m long, album art) - czcams.com/video/oka6qscEQyQ/video.html
Serpent's Kiss (5m, an actual video!) - czcams.com/video/V8gA1ooxw0I/video.html
Symphony X is dear to my heart. Thank you for listening!
Dude! Never would have thought to request Nevermore. Wonderful video! I love watching your shit, it's so real and candid.
You're not too old, Michael Romeo is 52 đ
Romeo is also a fucking genius on guitar. ;)
Symphony X is very underrated. I would suggest âWhen All is Lostâ or âSwan Songâ on some of the newer songs. đđ€
Listen to âIconoclastâ total face shredder.
I second this! That intro alone is a very good summary of what Symphony X is about.
Man I'm a Symphony X purist, nut man that album is so good! hahaha Let's be honest with ourselfs..... hahaha
Iconoclast indeed!!! đ
Yessssss
Not their best release when you like the progressive side
The Oddysey by these guys is a MUST listen for you!
Huge Symphony X fan, love this song. Russel Allen changed his vocal style to compliment Michael Romeo guitar work on this album that's why some fans don't like it, I think it's awesome. However, on the older stuff Russel Allen really showcases his vocals. King of Terrors or Inferno (Unleash the fire ). Do I have any votes? Also, Russel Allen is the lead singer in Adrenaline Mob with Mike Portnoy on drums. Undaunted is a great song from them. Portnoy is on the EP, and Omerta'.
I absolutely LOVE that album!! It does sound different than other albums but it is so power and amazing!
You would be awed by SX's "V: The New Mythology Suite". The whole album is a masterpiece! "Communion and the Oracle" is my favorite.
Wow! I was just searching around CZcams and wondering if anybody had done a Symphony X reaction and this showed up being only 3 minutes old. Good timing!
I would also recommend you looking more into the older stuff with songs like The Divine Wings of Tragedy, Through The Looking Glass or the title track from the album The Odyssey.
these 3 songs you said and The Accolade and you've got their best songs.
Such an underrated band. One of my all time favorites.
Since you've listened to a song called Nevermore, you should listen to the band Nevermore :). I recommend The Heart Collector to start with.
Oh that last modulation always give goosebumps!!! Other interesting songs to analyze would be The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, The Accolade I or II
Russell Allen also did a stint with Trans Siberian Orchestra. You should check out his version of "For the Sake of Our Brother". This man has an incredible voice!
Oh that one is incredible czcams.com/video/o_TIR_Lq3rk/video.html
This performance is so goosebump inducing!
I played this performance for a friend and he loved it so much we ended up going to a TSO show a couple years back. Unfortunately, they tour the east and west of the US simultaneously. Iâm on the West Coast and Russell tours the east. Iâm a huge SX fan, so I was bummed to find this out, but the show was still incredible.
@@FrancoCatrin yes, such an incredible performance, you could feel the pain he was going through and through his voice you could hear him try to heal. Man I wish I was there to see it live
Liquid Tension Experiment! Everybody likes Acid Rain, right? There is no vocal instrument. No matter, you wonât miss it.
LTE 3 coming soon!! đ€
Nah, Acid Rain is nothing special, Another Dimension, Biaxident and When the Water Breaks are far superior songs. But yeah, LTE all the way, those two records totally withstood the test of time. Looking forward to LTE 3 in March!
THE ODYSSEY. One of the greatest pieces of music ever written.. đ€
So glad to see you do Symphony X, definitely one of my all-time favorites. All world-class musicians making exceptionally technical and well-composed prog metal. They have two epics, The Divine Wings of Tragedy and The Odyssey. I think you would appreciate either, they're like musical journeys. Also, this song is from one of their newer albums, which tend to have a groovier and more modern style, less symphonic elements. Michael Romeo, their guitarist, also writes most of their music.
Thanks for doing Symphony X! They are criminally underrated and Michael Romeo is one of the greatest guitar players and composers to walk this planet. If you want a face melter then listen to Iconoclast as some others have suggested, but I think their greatest work is the album V: The New Mythology Suite. Songs like Egypt and the Communion and the Oracle are musical gems.
Isn't it just, though? The dumbasses wouldn't appreciate the sheer talent of these great musicians and would pester them to death. Can you imagine the typical pop music critics review? I believe that is why they never signed with one of the big labels or promoters, creative control and no compromise.
This song makes sense in the context of the full album but is a very "straight to the point" one. I strongly recommend an older song by them called Egypt. They have a lot of proggier songs that truly display the band's full potential. Please do another one by Symphony X! Maybe do a poll... people love recommending The Odyssey, but it's a 24 minute monster that pretty much changes all the time.
I second Egypt or anything off of The New Mythology Suite...
If you're interested in doing more Symphony X there's Sea of Lies which have an absolutely incredible bass performance. If you want something more symphonic from them there's The Devine Wings of Tragedy and The Odyssey which are 20+ minute long epics.
Something you might enjoy listening to is Protest the Hero's Without Prejudice.
Love the videos!
it's downright criminal that Symphony X is so underrated, they're incredible and i love how they blend Classical Music with Hard Rock/Heavy Metal riffs, they turned me into a lover of Symphonic music.
Man, almost forgot how incredibly awesome this band is. Thanks for the cool reaction!
Romeo is insane- and never really gets put in the JP category. I always loved the Odyssey and then Paradise Lost as a great ballad-esq song.
I was lucky enough to see Symphony X and Dream Theater both live within the span of three weeks of one another (2018). Mike Romeo is a very good guitarist and writes the absolute best riffs, but his live performance was not as polished as he is in the studio. He definitely flubbed a few of the more technical passages during the set.
I don't think John Petrucci missed a single note through the whole set with DT. That man must practice relentlessly. It was amazing to witness. The thing is, even though the DT show was more technically perfect from a musical standpoint, I had a lot more fun at the Symphony X concert. Their stage presence conveyed more passion and felt more true to the music.
@@208414 I saw SX on their paradise lost tour. They played the Odyssey as their Encore, that was INSANE. I've seen JP 2x on different G3 tours (but not with DT), and those were fun concerts.
First Gigantour! Nevermore, Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Megadeth. Dream lineup.
Usually the guys that come down on the JP side like his tone better. Overall I think Romeo is technically better although really their styles are quite different. I have stood right in front of him and his playing is effortless. Petrucci gets a bit harsh with his pick at times, but they both are insanely good guitarists. It is really personal choice in the end.
Ah. The joy of watching someone else discover what you love for the first time. Its the closest you'll get to reliving it yourself. đđđŸđđŸ
Yeah, I saw them play this live back in 2015 on the North American tour of their Underworld album. It's insane. I could watch Michael Romeo sweep-pick for hours on end and never get bored. He's just so smooth. And I was RIGHT THERE, like 5 feet away from him. Had a great view.
Your "How's it, Aloha" still gets me every single time. Love it.
Kamelot - Memento Mori
this song is a timeless epic masterpiece that will grip your soul and consciousness.
YES! I've been waiting for you to listen to Symphony X, they're incredible!
Oh man, Symphony X is such an amazing band. Their catalog is soooooo deep
They did a concept album on Atlantis called V, it's awesome. The guitarist Michael Romeo is the main force creatively, and in terms of classical arrangement is influenced by Rimsky-Korsakov
Check out Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name. Great song with a small surprise in the middle :D
The guitarist is Michael Romeo and is an absolute guitar God. One of THE best ever.
On par with Gus G?
@@NeuronActivation this is a joke right? Romeo is an alien
Man, Nevermore puts the pedal down and never lets up! Just jaw dropping guitar work by Michael Romeo. But, if you want to explore a more slowed down introspective Symphony X, take a listen to "Paradise Lost". More open and soulful feeing, where the lead vocalist really shines with his talent. Really good! Nice reaction and analysis.
More symphony x
As always, your videos are so fresh and cool!!! Thanks for sharing them with us Mr Geebz!!
YESSS. Didn't even get to suggest this yet and it's already uploaded. Thank you!
That was awesome! I love that whole album, so good and powerful production with masterful musicianship. So cool you reacted to them đ
Dude you are awesome! Symphony X are one of my fav. prog bands. The older Albums in generall are more symphony like. Alway was blown away by the classical influences. So thank your for giving them a chance.
"Church Of The Machine" is my recommendation. !Soundeffects for the first 50 sec.!
LOVING THIS CHANNEL!, I really enjoy just drinking my coffee and having fun while watching your reaction on modulations, time signature changes and other surprises the songs might drop along the way, itÂŽs like being in the same room having fun while just listening to some good prog stuff. GREETS FROM MEXICO!
What Michael Romeo uses for the chorus, other guitar players DREAM of using it for the solo of their lives. I totally get your goosebumps. I get them every tiime I listen to this song.
I keep clicking on your videos and continually enjoy your content. I'm officially subscribed. Cant wait to see more!
This is one of the best reactions and breakdowns of a song I think I've ever seen. Not only because SX is one of the most underrated bands in the world but just to see you light up and really enjoy the song makes my day. Coming back rewatching this from time to time. There are so many more good songs from them, you should just pick one and go from there. Epic ones are of course The Odyssey and The Divine Wings of Tragedy but their shorter catalog of songs are great as well. Gonna enjoy you diving into these guys a bit further. Thanks for a great channel!
Loved the reaction! Very insightful in many ways. â
Yours was a really respectful reaction and explanation. Many thanks for it. You have my like :)
Damn I saw Nevermore and thought it was the band Nevermore lol. Please do react to the song This Godless Endeavor by Nevermore. You won't be disappointed.
I've seen a lot of reaction channels decomposer but yours has the best quality for music analysis. You can explain in words what we feel in music. Keep doing your thing, all the best.
I keep asking reactors to do Symphony X, and now someone finally did! Looking forward to it and YYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!
Perhaps my favorite reaction! And for a band I don't know well (but expect to soon). That's one amazing song there and you really geeked out a bit which was special. Thank you!
Love Symphony X
Yes!!!!!! Commented yesterday and I'm really happy now
Iâve already been paying more attention to different instruments in songs Iâve loved for years đ
Wow! Such a great song and searching
The odyssey, The Divine Wings of Tragedy, When all is lost, Reign in madness... Symphony X really kicks some ass, is very underrated but its amazing!!!!
been waiting for a symphony x reaction....
Thank you for introducing me to an amazing band I have not yet had the joy of finding
I love your video, it is pretty cool!
So nice seeing you having the thrills while listening to Symphony X (one of my favorite bands!)
well... like I expected many people suggested The Odyssey and I will suggest the same as it is my favorite song by them and it's a great symphonic piece!!
Cheers!!
The musicianship in this band is so incredible,Romeo OMG!
Love this reaction⊠Romeo is a god on guitar đ€Ż
The singer, Russel Allen, appears as one of many vocalists in "The Day that the World Breaks Down", by Ayreon - a project of the awesome Arjen Anthony Lucassen - definitely worth your time to check out.
My favorite band. Hands down. Barring their first album with a less than stellar singer, they are one of the very few bands I know where I can put their whole catalog on shuffle and never skip a bad apple...because there arenât any. Keep going!
Havent been listening to this genre for quite some time. Back in the days it was one of the cleanest live playing bands i ever witnessed. On all levels, the pure craftmanship and musicality cannot be copied really. Glad to see them still kicking hard!
My giddy goo goo XD
Nice breakdown
Anything from their The Odyssey album should suit your needs.
Michael Romeo is the guitarist. Probably one of the best in music. He has some instructional videos on youtube breaking down some symphony x songs, and it's just mind blowing. He's even more impressive to watch than hear.
Symphoyn X - The Accolade, is beautiful
Mr Michael Romeo. One of the top underrated guitar players out there. Hats off to him always. đ€đž
Check out The Odyssey (the song) next time you have a chance. It's like 24 mins long so hopefully you'll have a lot of time that day.
I would love to see you break down some in this moment.. especially scarlet and especially Maria Brinks vocals!
Keep up the great work!
Michael Romeo, one of the guitar players, is the producer, he has a studio in his house, "The Dungeon"
I love this band. They haven't released a bad album, there are so many good recommendations, but I think you should check The Odyssey, is a lengthy song (24 mins) but it's a showcase of everything they have done, and a masterpiece... If you think it's too long then do any song because they are all great... There may be a lot of recomendations for Divine Wings of Tragedy, which is amazing, but the production is way better in the more recent records
System Of A Down - Dreaming
Another power song; It builds to this wonderful harmonic vocal arrangement.
Wow. Nice to see someone reacting to Symphony X. I don't know how this band goes so under the radar, but as you can hear they are fantastic and Michael Romeo is one of the most technically gifted guitarists out there. They've been around for about thirty years and I'm proud to say been following them since "Divine Wings of Tragedy"
I've been watching your channel for weeks now, really enjoy your enthusiasm and take on the music you listen to. For some reason this symphony x reaction came out of nowhere and I'm so happy to see them showcased here. The Odyssey or The Divine Wings of Tragedy are definitely the go-to symphonic tracks, but iperhaps a little long compared to your normal tracks (24 and 20 minutes respectively).
Hi man! You should react to "Carolina IV" by Angra. Cheers from Argentina!
Being a huge Dream Theater fan I would argue that Symphony X is hugely under appreciated and every bit as talented as DT.I would also add that this album is better that anything DT has done since Portnoy left the band.Not hating on the brilliant Mike Mangini but they just arenât the same band.
I'm absolutely elated that you reviewed one of my favorite bands of all time and seem to be just as enthralled with them as I am! I see that you've done other videos of them, I'll have to watch those too. It's always interesting to hear your analysis. I would have liked to hear what you thought about how the vocals fit with the rest of the song. Honestly this is one of my favorite songs by them, it's like ear candy. đ
Some other bands I think you should check out:
* Mandroid Echostar- They've been compared to Protest the Hero as well as Coheed and Cambria but I think they really stand out on their own. They definitely have elements in common with both of those bands. Something about the lead singer's voice feels so unique to me, yeah it's Claudio-esque but ...not sure how to describe it, would love to hear your thoughts on the lead singer's voice! (Michael Ciccia).
* Ihlo- specifically the song Reanimate. Very interesting song.
*Scar Symmetry- I've loved this band since high school. They've changed a lot, so I recommend listening to their older albums that had the singer Christian Alvestam. Symmetric in Design, Pitch Black Progress, and Holographic Universe.
*Skindred- They're Regga metal. Definitely need to listen to them!
You keep listening to all the bands I listened to in high school! Each video of yours prompts me to reminiscent each band :D
Although you haven't yet listened to my all time favorite prog band: Pain of salvation. I think you would like their song Linoleum.
Great react, love your content! Have some time to spare? Try The Odyssey đ. Keep it going!
The uncle does it again! Great song!
Saw Symphony X at the historic L'Amour in Brooklyn in 2003, less than a year before L'Amour closed its doors for good. Sad day in metal when they closed. So many incredible East Coast bands played, and many got their start, at L'Amour.
Awesome, SX is my fav band, is impressive how you can get all these bits of information from a song that I consider more straightforward or "simple" from their catalogue. I can't wait to see what you can do with songs like: The Accolade II, Iconoclast, and specially The Divine Wings of Tragedy and their best piece of music "The Odyssey" (the last 2 are 20+ min long). Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I remember seeing them live, and dying inside seeing them pull this shit off near flawlessly hahahaha
Michael Romeo is the guitar player who has a solo album with a different but still insanely good vocalist. You should check it out
First time long time Geebz - you got circle back to these guys and check out âThe Odysseyâ or my personal fav âSevenâ from their album âParadise Lostâ to wrap up a great year!
I canât tell you how happy I was to see a reaction for Symphony X.
Russell Allen's solo album is sweet- great Blues Rock from the early aughts.
More Symphony X please!
I've only recently got into Symphony X (about 2 years now I'd say). I have never heard or seen any guitar player play like Michael Romeo does. I'm a 13+ yr guitarist and i actually think he is more exciting to watch than hear because he is just so precise and smooth, his fingers look like there is no effort involved at all, like they are just floating.