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These guys were the soundtrack to my high-school years.
EDIT: also I agree, the bass can make a difference between a generic and unique song.
and drums, Every bassist needs a Danny Carey in their life.
Same here. Iâve been a huge fan of breaking Benjamin since their first album then when the band broke up and Ben got sick it was such a bummer for me. So when he was able to get through the law suit and put a band together and start going on tour again was like a dream come true for me. Iâve now seen them 3 times and he did not disappoint. So incredible live. You get a grateful Ben taking big risks to bring the original sound back. If you get a chance donât miss out on a live performance
The thing I love about Breaking Benjamin is their continual adding of melodic lines in their previous sections. You can really hear this in their song I Will Not Bow. The first chorus is straight, but then they add in the later choruses these guitar harmonics over the top. These simple additions breathe new life into the base progressions and give you more of hook to hang onto.
I feel like only us guitarists notice that
@@tonyp9161 I only ever briefly dabbled in guitar, mainly a vocalist, but I caught that the first time I ever heard that song and loved it, looked for it in every other song from them since that moment and was pleasantly surprised with how common it was in their music
@@torunsmok5890 you're right, looking back I don't know why I said that...
So well said.
Totally with you on preferring the melodic sensibility of a song over the technical playing prowess. There are so many amazing talents in music, but at the end of the day, I just want music to make me "feel" a particular way, which is a skill all in itself.
just so happens that these days the most skillful also have the best melodic sensibility.
well this is what Rick Beato calls the " GIlmore Effect" actually has a video on it. Every one considers David Gilmore one of the greatest guitarist for his solo on Comfortably Numb.
Your comment about the drums is on point. The drums and riffs are the reason I still come back to these older records even though I moved on to better and heavier bands years ago. Their old drummer, Chad Szelinga, has a few playthrough/drum clinics on CZcams that I can't recommend enough, even as a guitarist I had a ton of fun with them. If you haven't done it yet, The Diary of Jane would be a great followup to this. Cheers and God bless from Canada!
I'll make an addition here. This song was drummed by original drummer Jeremy Hummel. He himself has a playthrough of this song as well.
Chad is my favorite drummer from my generation. May not be the greatest but his technicality and cymbal rhythms were the best of this bands discography. This is my favorite band (not my heaviest band) and I love this style.. his ability to switch in more cymbals instead of faster double bass was what grabbed me. Less is more in the spacey groove metal to me
Better abd heavier bands than breaking benjamin sure but they are unique, its hard to fibd decent rock these days
Breaking Benjamin is a great hard rock intro. What they play isnât the most technical and Iâd even go as far as to say itâs borderline generic, but they do what they do very well. Thereâs very few BB songs that I donât enjoy.
Better is subjective.
crazy how the singer/guitarist writes pretty much all components of the music
Itâs his band
About the bass: I remember my old band, which was really important for me. That's why I never missed a rehearsal for a long time. Then one day I had to take care of some important family matters and could not go to the rehearsal for the first time in a long time. Afterwards the guys were like "We never knew how much is missing in our sound, when you are not around."
That was nice xD
We had the same thing, except I was vocalist / rhythm guitarist, me and our lead kinda ragged on bass being "just a 4 string guitar hurr hurr", then one day our bassist had to miss practice and holy shit we realised how much body was missing, for a Metalcore band that was a HUGE thing lol.
Needless to say I learned to respect the bass guitar and how it plays into the full sound of a band.
Suppose Diary of Jane should be the next one. Really underrated band.
DEFINITELY underrated!
NOT before Blood, Close Your Eyes, Lights Out, Firefly, or Water
As a bass player, I always appreciate your acknowledgment and comments on the bass playing
Liked them when I was a teen, a decent group. Like their melodies
They were one of the first bands that made me realize your songwriting doesn't necessarily show your chops. They are (or at least were) more willing to stretch their legs live, and they can definitely play.
Their new stuff is definitely worth a listen if you havent. Red Cold River, Tourniquet, Feed the Wolf. All bangers
Their latest stuff is great, Torn in Two and Dance With The Devil feat. Adam from 3dg
Breaking Benjamin has some extremely solid melody lines balanced with great guitar riffs. âïž you should check out some of their new tracks for more cool bass (Red Cold River), sick drums as well
new tracks? and you recommend that? that's just an overplayed hit bro. Try blood, save yourself, psycho...
@@tonyp9161 I love all of those. I just suggested the one that has a video so he has that reference as well. I prefer their older stuff anyway.
@@rOCKINxsOCKIN understandable, my bad. I was a little on the agitated side before lunch. that was a fast reply
There are so few bands that can perform live with the same intensity and emotion that you get especially with a perfectionist like Ben Burnley. You just know this guy makes sure every note every drum beat is exactly on point before he puts a song out. So I was super nervous seeing them live the first time. Especially since they had swapped out the original band from when I became a fan and the albums I was listening to constantly. I was afraid they had put too much post work into each song and that would be missing live but it was not. He has such an off key sound that it doesnât record well live like from a cell phone but the sound is so authentic, truly the most impressive live performance Iâve seen.
Ah yes the song that started my dive into dropped tunings.
I still remember when my friend showed me how to tune to Drop D and play the 2 opening riffs, and to this day its still my goto song whenever I pick a guitar up.
There's another version of this "So Cold (Acoustic)" on the official Breaking Benjamin channel that really has a different vibe and helped me appreciate the song even more. I recommend anyone that hasn't listened to it to check it out. The vocals are so chilling.
I fucking love the aurora version too. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
Like a couple said here this band was part of my teens and without been a huuuge fan I always thought they were pretty damn solid. This style fits them perfectly
I just recently found out they were tuned a full step lower than disturbed, which has confused me because disturbed always felt âheavierâ lol
@@justinwilder3514 true lol. When I started to learn some of their songs, I was surprised that the tunings were lower than some of the heavier bands I've listened to.
@@PhoenixDecim itâs that dang baritone guitar man, they got low!
Much appreciated for the love you give bass/bassists. "I'm still here!" ,\m/
Still loving what you do here on your channel!
I would like to suggest again: "Skyline Divided" by Seven.
There's so many good songs you should check out by BB...Breathe, Evil Angel, Anthem of the Angels, Diary of Jane, Blow Me Away (which was used in some Halo related media)...man BB is just good
Yooooo I haven't heard this song in ages! What a throwback haha!
One of the first bands that got me into my journey of loving rock and metal music! Will always have a soft spot for them even though I don't really listen to them anymore
Iâve really never listened to Breaking Benjamin properly, but every time someone has shown me something by them, or I hear it in videos like this, Iâm always really impressed. Can anyone recommend tracks or albums that I should start with?
Honestly you could pick an album at random, they stay really consistent from one album to the next. Their first album, Saturate, has a bit of a raw and unrefined sound to it. Then after that they knew exactly what they wanted to sound like and have been doing it ever since.
All of their stuff sounds the same. Theyâre like the AC/DC of 2000s radio rock lol. That being said, theyâre good at what they do. I think the album this song is from (We are not Alone) is their best.
"Diary of Jane" and "Dance With The Devil" are their classics i'd say. Both of them are from "Phobia" album.
Ember is a magical album from them
Their first four records are all great, with their most recent two being decent with bad production. If you like So Cold, then the rest of We Are Not Alone should suit you, as should their first record Saturate. The guitar isn't quite as biting, but the drums are fantastic. Phobia got noticeably heavier without quite crossing into metal, and Dear Agony is my favourite album of theirs. Ben got sober, became very sick, and lost his grandfather around this time, and the result is a dark, heavy, and honest record of a man trying to rebuild himself in the face of who he was. This is also one of my absolute favourite guitar tones because it carries a lot of bass while still being crunchy as hell. Their comeback album, Dark Before Dawn, was solid but with only Ben returning it's barely a BB record and I really only return out of nostalgia; I was in high school when it dropped. Ember was heavier than Dark Before Dawn and had more interesting songwriting and slightly better production, but like Dark Before Dawn the production was quiet and compressed and generally bad enough to taint what should be solid 7/10 records. The acoustic EP Aurora fixed the production issues and offers acoustic versions of their old songs, often with 2000's alternative singers. Some are great, like Adam Gontier on Dance with the Devil or Lacey Sturm on Dear Agony, but some like Michael Barnes or Spencer Chamberlain feel like missed opportunities. The only original song, Far Away, is pretty good, even though some people don't like the fact that Ben's and Scooter Ward's vocals sound similar (I'm also a sucker for piano tracks that ride the low end).
Sorry for the word wall, but this was one of the bands that got me into metal so I'm very familiar with them.
Daily Request for Mastodon - The Czar till we get a breakdown.
Love the breakdown and love this song. I wanna suggest Sidewinder by Avenged Sevenfold!
Or Bat Country! Love the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas references in that song/music video
I was an avid fan of Avenged Sevenfold during high school but fell out of love with them after. But Sidewinder has been one of the songs of theirs that stuck with me. Extremely interesting sonically and musically. Would love to see his take on the track
That acoustic guitar solo though. Even better when it's a dual with syns dad; syn senior đ
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Love them. One of my favorite live concert performances. They sounded so crisp
BB holds a special place in my heart. Theyâre the first group that I knew I liked solely without outside influence. I was diagnosed with ASD aged 40 and, up until then, Iâd liked whatever the people I hung around with liked. This was one of the first songs I heard.
Power of the Bass.... That's why Primus are so darn good......
Primus sucks.
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I love this band, since their very first hit with Diary of Jane (please do!). This is one of their best. So glad you covered this. As always your insights are amazing! More please...
Mastodon - "Toe to Toes"
This was my first introduction into Breaking Benjamin. Great reaction!
One of my favorites from Breaking Benjamin âŁïž
The receiving end of sirens would be a great band to check out, pretty much anything from between the heart and the synapse
Great suggestion
Reminds me of being 15 again â€ïž
I just seen them at Riverbend Music Center last Tuesday with Disturb. Awesome concert đ¶
This is the song I would have recommended to you. Their best song in my opinion. When are we getting Erra, In Flames, Insomnium, Disarmonia Mundi, Soilwork, Scar Symmetry?
Insomnium fucking RULES
Old school Scar Symmetry especially! Anything from Pitch Black Progress or Holographic Universe would be great. Would love to see Geebz react to both the guitar work and Christian's out of this world vocals.
The bass on this song is amazing! Everysong needs bass!!! I love bass players!!!
Thank you so much for the breakdowns. As a pure listener it's really cool to see someone take that little bit of a dive into why these songs are so good.
I highly recommend the following, I'd be surprised if you don't love them!
Veil of Maya - Punisher - czcams.com/video/CrJOAZUCcqg/video.html
Veil of Maya - Fracture - czcams.com/video/dDMuVL3sdU0/video.html
Leprous - Foe - czcams.com/video/D61fSxqBLwc/video.html
Leprous - Illuminate - czcams.com/video/Tl4gwOMrJiQ/video.html
Thanks again Geebz, I hope your recovery is going well!
The bass guitar in Breaking Benjamin's music, especially this song, is paramount to the sound. You put it perfectly, it's subconscious. Most people don't know that it's bass, but it sounds amazing in the mix, really pushes the melodies and gives more emotion and depth to the product. I am a bass player and I am a still here. Started out as a drummer and was basically forced to play bass when I was younger. I didn't appreciate playing it at the beginning, but once I started learning more and more, I fell in love with the bass. Wouldn't play anything else. 10/10 would recommend.
Can't have a mansion of a song without some bass foundation.
Not a bass player yet but itâs on my to do list and IM STILL HERE
and Anxiously awaiting that Slaughter To Prevail!
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YES! So excited when this video showed up. Seeing someone enjoy some Breaking Benjamin is the greatest. Loved your thoughts on the bass too. Preach, Geebz. Preach! Thanks for checking this one out! It's my favorite of theirs. -Lauren
Such a great band! And love?âŠOMG SO GOOD!
They've been Breaking Benjamin so long, I imagine he needs fixing by this point. The guy has been through a lot, jeez. Maybe they could show him a little "Grace for Succession" (by Extol) at some point?
Well that's him breaking stuff around, not himself ;)
As a bass player I definitely appreciate your comments, I noticed you always make a point of mentioning how awesome the bass is in most of your videos. And I fucking love this song been trying to get my band to cover it for years just so I can jam this part live and they just won't oblige, ugh!
damn yo i listen to this song at least twice a month
That "muted percussive drumming" part during the verses is the snare drum with the snare turned off. So it's the same tone without that crack that the snare adds
The way you speak is very engaging and entertaining. I enjoy your commentary. You go in depth, and you explain things so well.
Solid band! Great when I saw them live. đ„đ
These guys are my favorite band. They are great.
Man Geebz, cannot tell you how many times I spun this record when it was new. I didn't realize until you posted this how badly I needed to revisit it. This song has arguably one of the best metal hooks ever written. Thanks for this! Really enjoyed it!
I love this song. Thanks Geebz you Rock man!
I thought it was the bass opening up there for the longest time but itâs actually guitar
Seeing them tomorrow. Love them.
I can't be the only one that sees the resemblance of this guy (idk your name no offense!) and Ben Burnley. The way he talks, explains music, carries a thought out etc. It's actually crazy.
One of my favorites from them. Iâm seeing them in Grand Rapids Mi this May and safe to say Iâm pretty excited!
Day 22 of requesting the next MUSE breakdown -- so many beautiful tracks with string arrangements, arpeggiated synths, Matt's voice, and some of the coolest bass lines you'll enjoy for sure.
Here is a list of potentials:
- Reapers, Muscle Museum, Hyper Music, the list goes on...
I think that might have been a baritone guitar at the very beginning?
I saw him (Benjamin B.) play it in concert like 100 years ago when the album just came out.
(Also, Shawn Morgan came out on stage & sprayed silly string into his mouth & he just kept singing perfectly)
They have a video on youtube of that
The thing I love about how Ben conducts his vocals is how he does his layering in post to give each of his songs that larger than life feel with his harmonies. This song is probably one of the best examples.
Thx Geebz for this great tune to react to. Rock on!!ÂĄ
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(some Goo Goo Dolls nostalgia)
Brings back memories of good ol FM radio lol
You know it's a good song when Geebz pauses it once.
Just stumbled across you Geebz, great video sir, Breaking Benjamin are my favourite brand so this was a treat.
Heal, Geez. Thanks for Breaking Benjamin. âźïžđ
I'm still here
As a musician, producer and composer myself, I can truly say that Ben is an absolute pro musician, inside and out. He writes absolutely everything and literally every single BB song has SO MUCH emotion, power, drive, and hits all the senses just absolutely mint. Love you Geebz, youâre such a legend, my dude. đ€đ»
Great band, saw em open for Disturbed and they sounded phenomenal. I got two suggestions:
1) Cirice or Rats by (Ghost) and
2) Welcome to the Internet by Bo Burnham (different than what you normally do, but great composition)
#2 is a fantastic selection. Impeccable songwriting tells a story through the music as well as the words, and Mr Burnham crushes the task on this one...
Rats is a great suggestion!
That guitar solo was a perfect example of playing "in the pocket". Great use of the space given, and perfect blend with the song, not overdone. One of my favorite guitarists (Alex Lifeson) is highly regarded for this.
A little dissection never hurt anybody!
Glamming on the bass....YESSSSS!!!!!
Geebz, been a fan for about 6 months, this is the song that brought me into the world of modern rock and eventually led me to metal! Such an amazing band and a wonderful song! Thanks for doing what you do! When are you gonna do some trivium for us?
I feel you about the bass. I never paid much attention to it in my teens but as I got older I learned to appreciate how the bass really drives songs forward.
I used to always rock out to them on the radio on my first job detailing cars. Never got to checking out their albums though.
Us bass players are like the comic book inkers of the music world. We might not get as much shine as the guitarist/penciler, but real ones know.
Limp Bizkit- re arrange
Cool bass in that one
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I don't listen to them much anymore, but they helped open the door to a lot of the music I listen to now.
As a near religious watcher of your videos, I know for a fact that you don't have any Ghost on here. I would love to hear your take on their song "Cirice"
It is a very huge favorite of mine, and honestly, it's such a good, song. I'd love to see this from you. Thanks for all you do!
Love ghost. Cirice was the first song I heard and I was hooked and had to retrace their earlier stuff and have been following since.
Late to the party for this one, Geebz, but this track is standout for me from this album. Breaking Benjamin holds a small but important part in my middle school to early high school music experience.
They are such a good band, and really know how to layer in a way where it doesn't sound too complicated. Would love to hear some longer songs from them, but they really hit hard with songs catered to radio (and do it better than most rock/alt bands at the time.)
After sticking with the channel for so long, you have given me the awareness to actually pay more attention as I listen to songs, especially in the engineering and mixing attitude to songwriting. The first thing I noticed was that they held the vocals slightly deeper (back, really) in the pocket than the rest of the mix; especially the lead and rhythm guitars. Really lets the riff stand out, and gives the bottom more prominence with the drums than other songs.
Fantastic song, and thanks for the vid, man! Keep on rockin'!
I discovered Breaking Benjamin in 2005 shortly after this album was released. They're one of the most consistent rock bands of this generation.
I really appreciate that you reviewed the full track. Most everyone else does the radio edit or music video, which is shortened. But the full track carries the power of this song so much better
awesome song
Bass Player, and still here!
It makes me happy to understand the music I love, thank you so much for doing this đ
Breaking Ben, one of the few bands that only makes good songs and always sounds like breaking Ben.
I love your videos. So many reaction videos are about the vocals but you react to the music is awesome. Don't get me wrong, a good vocal reaction is nice but, a reaction to the whole musical talent is awesome. Don't stop doing what you do!!
Man what I wouldn't give to see you dissect To the Hellfire by Lorna Shore. That would be so epic. The look on his face would be pure gold. And the views you would get as a result. Make it happen guys help me persuade him đ
Breaking Benjamin serves up a wonderful show every time they come to town ⊠I seam to be one of the rare ones that really enjoys their album Ember(allot of people had lost eyes when they played the songs live) ⊠when in the alt rock road trip mood I pair them with Stabbing Westward and Sevendust âŠyou can really cover some ground and let the lyricist do all your thinking for you!! Mahua !!
Literally the best Breaking Benjamin song there is! Whoever's sending your suggestions is a smart person.
Great song, cool band. Breath is my favorite by them!
Always liked this song. You should check out "M.I.A." or "The Wicked End" by Avenged Sevenfold. I think you would enjoy those
Thanks Geebz I appreciate you đ€
Im still heren đž
Favourite band, have their logo tattooed on my body đ
Thank you Geebz
My absolute favorite Breaking Benjamin track!! Great job sir!!
We love you going on and on..... Its educational and entertaining.đđ
Hey I dont think this band has been suggested but if you want to hear another band that came out at the same time this cd did check out Evans Blue... the song is called "Cold"
You must listen to feed the wolf by breaking Benjamin
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The drums on this song were played by Jeremy Hummel, the original drummer for the first two Breaking Benjamin albums if Iâm not mistaken.
These guys live are pretty badass
This band got me through the worst of times