SYMPHONY X Through The Looking Glass 1,2 & 3 Old Composer Reaction and Dissection
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Russell Allen is one of the greatest singers ever.
This song helped to get me married. I visited my FB friend on the other side of the continent for the first time and we shared music. I left her with this to listen to. She had it on repeat, discovering more music with every listen. Eventually she came to me to listen to it and more SX in person. Now married for 3 years
cool story. I didn't end up married from this song, but I and my girfriend at the time spent an entire day listening to each other's musical tastes. It was an interesting experience to say the least. Let me preface by saying that i was in Japan and met Aoi (the girl) at a manga store in akihabara (at the time i was somewhere between jlpt2 and jlpt3. so not flutent, but comfortable enough to hold a basic conversation. Unforntately several of the conversations we had would not really be considered...basic. I still don't know why she chose me (I later found out that she was a professional model), I guess it was sheer providence, or maybe rebellion. Anyway, she listened to a lot of j-rock, j-pop, and k-pop. Aparently my taste shocked and even reduced her to tears a couple of times (i did have to translate a bit but we bonded over music). She took it upon herself to be my guide in toyko for the week i was there, and we had a lot of fun. All good things must come to an end though. I left tokyo once my time up. I was sad, but we both knew going in to this relationship that it wouldn't be a long term thing. I now wish i had stayed for the addional week i had instead of moving on to Hokkaido.
Symphony X is fantastic and in some ways underrated, Russell, Romeo, Pinnella, Lepond, Rullo, probably my favorite band.
vastly underrated.
And Michael's solo stuff. War of the worlds is fantastic
Lepond came in the next album which for me is the best- - - V mythology suite
Yep
Angra and Vanden Plas same !!
Underrated in every aspect. Especially sales. Idk how much they've amassed over their careers but it's not enough compared to the talent they've consistently displayed for 20 years.
One of the most criminally underrated bands in the world. Also one of the best!
If you have the time to sit through, I highly recommend listening to Symphony X's V: The New Mythology Suite from start to finish. It is a masterclass of all elements that Symphony X has done from their start to now.
Yes! My favorite album of all time.
Man o man is this a crazy composition. How can anyone not like this. đ€ And that burp was extra tasteful đ
I think youâre missing their biggest influence: Kansas. But definitely, mid 70s American Prog is their biggest antecedent.
You should check out The Odyssey, when you have an extra 23 minutes. It's an epic, in every sense of the word
lol he did that one first in fact.
@@UltimateGamerCC On patreon? Because here on YT I can't find it
@@EvilForgemaster hmm, now i know i've seen it... damn i cant find it either... taken down perhaps? idk what's going on with that.
@@UltimateGamerCC most probably you confuse this channel with Daily Doug's who kinda looks alike to this guy here, and reacted to The Odyssey
@@EvilForgemaster i suppose it's possible? in which case if that's what's going on, then excuse me for accidentally misleading you, as i coulda swore that it was Geebz.
Kamelot - Memento Mori
The chorus sections of part three are the most powerful and beautiful I've ever heard. The second one in particular, how Allen holds that note long into the beginning of it. And the third one has that super syncopated, odd timing buildup to it - that is an obvious homage to Jacob's Ladder by Rush.
This band always (up until their 2 newest releases) reminds me of if Kansas went prog metal. Love them so much.
Awwright! Russell Allen is probably the best vocalist you can hear live nowadays. He's brilliant and has a really wide range and textures. The guitarrit and composer, Michael Romeo, is the brain behind the band and he's a genius. Underrated, in my humble opinion. The band is something closer to Dream Theater or Rhapsody about style or sound. But these guys are probably the ones who did a better approach to what Sypmhonic Rock meant on the '60s and '70s. For example, the syncopation you talk about at the end of the video, it's a sort of cover from the "Mars, bringer of War" from the Gustav Holst symphony of The Planets. There is another song in their catalog (don't remember which), where they do an actual cover of Mars.
You have to get deeper into this rabbit hole! I'm still here!
The other song you're thinking of is probably Divine Wings of Tragedy (great song), since after the choir intro it swaps to Mars. I believe the choir part was quoted from something by Bach too, Michael Romeo loves sprinkling pieces of classical music into the songs.
@@phantazm28 Yes, that's it, you nailed it!
Ahhhhh damn, I'm glad you posted it Geebz but I had asked you to check out the LIVE version of this track! It's even better than the studio version, awesome improv spot in the middle of the track and I was gonna watch your jaw hit the floor for the keys and guitar solos at that spot, but I'm just thankful you posted it! Thanks brother!
Yes!!!! More Symphony X, and in a long format - what a great time mang! As others have suggested, you should do yourself a favor and check out their song âThe Odysseyâ - itâs a telling of the Homer classic and the arrangement has multiple movements, which would be perfect for your long-format shows đ.
Also, for more symphonic metal check out Rhapsody (which later had to rename to Rhapsody of Fire). A real fun one is âThe Wizardâs Last Ryhmesâ which might remind you of a certain Dvorak symphony. More straightforward tracks are âKnightrider of Doomâ and âDawn of Victoryâ, but you canât really go wrong with any of their tracks.
Hope the good recovery continues and looking forward to the next one đ€đ€đ€
The Odyssey was his first experience actually.
@@UltimateGamerCC no way! Iâd just seen his reaction to âNevermoreâ from last year. Was that a Patreon vid?
@@tomseaver1496 nope, it should be among his videos here on youtube. it was at least a couple months back though, so it may take a bit of digging.
@@UltimateGamerCC havenât found it - you got a link?
@@UltimateGamerCC I was thinking the same, but noticed I confused this with Doug Helvering's channel "The Daily Doug", whose reactions I also watch on a regular basis. I haven't found "The Odyssey" here.
Need to react to The Odyssey by then
Been a big SyX fan since about 2000/2001 and over all those years my best guess to the "symphony" being in the name is due to all the classical music influences in the composition/writing style of Michael Romeo (guitarist/main songwriter).
Also, it would be absolutely amazing if you reacted to their album V: The New Mythology Suite. It is one of those albums where all the tracks are really just one huge track and flow from one to the next. It is also the album that introduced me to them and is still my favorite of theirs (and probably still in my top 10 albums of all time).
definitely and it's that mix of Classical and Metal that keeps me coming back.
Wow big props for covering this! Very underrated Symphony X track!
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I'd love to hear your take on The Odyssey with them. There's so much packed into that song.
Bassist Thomas Miller's last album with them and Tom Walling filling up for Jason Rullo on drums.
Thank you 1000 for having done this song, mate! This brought tears to my eyes... I was 18 when it was issued and I have it deep in me since. Excellent analysis btw.. ;)
Same here! Rock on!
NIIIICE! A great surprise to hear this song getting attention! From a production standpoint, it's worth noting their subsequent albums Paradise Lost and Iconoclast have a huge shift in the timbre of the recordings. And Russell Allen's vocals take on almost a musical theater quality to them. Songs I think you'd dig: *"When All Is Lost," "Bastards of the Machine," "Children of a Faceless God," "Set the World on Fire,"* and especially *"Paradise Lost"* Mahalo! đ€đŒ
Yes! So glad you enjoyed some Symphony X! Hope you get to explore them more down the road!
Glad to see/hear you doing symphony x! They are unfortunately under rated. I have listened to them for a long time and seen them live! Thanks for all you do !
Awesome. This is one of their best songs.
This was fantastic! Awesome, awesome stuff, really love the dynamics of it all.
There is def a Dream Theater vibe, but I'm also hearing Styx as an inspiration. Especially in the softer, guitar driven transitions, it reminds me of _Crystal Ball,_ or some parts to _Miss America._
Whoever the musicians looked up to, they have people looking up to them now, because this work is phenomenal.
Thanks for the vid, Geebz, keep on rockin'!
*C'mon, Geebz! 16:10 same wavelength, bud!
Wđ±W!!
What a great way to end the week!! This was PHENOMENAL!!
I remember hearing these guys back in the day, and never got into them. My feeble brain wasnât ready I assume.đ€Ș
Great Work as always Brother
Awwwright!!đ€
Such a cool song. Definitely reminds me of a lot of the notes I think you'd appreciate Blind Guardian for. S X is fantastic.
Definitely love Blind Guardian. More power metal reactions would be great. Saxon, Kamelot, and Iced Earth come to mind as well.
Thank you Geebz
#3 reminds me of Manfred Mann - Starbird where the keyboard and guitar "talk" back and forth.
minute 16:35 you mean Kansas!
I've just been catching up on some of your videos and I love them, idk if you'll do it or if people want to see it but the life version of billy strings - turmoil and tinfoil, I feel you'd see the absolute magic in that song.
one of my favorite bands, they been at it a long time and it never gets old for me, one of my fave tracks of theirs is Evolution/Fallen, it's two songs in one, with two completely opposite contrasts, totally hope you'll check it out next.
Thank you! One of the best SX reactions on CZcams! Thank you for your thoughts! I hope you will do "The Odyssey" song someday.
There's definitely an early Dream Theater influence there(which you should do as their early stuff is uniquely brilliant)
I think it'd be great if you do some of Symphony-X's less proggy songs, especially off the amazing album 'Paradise Lost' , maybe even the title track which is a really great power ballad. Or Serpent's Kiss for a hard hitting and catchy banger.
He already did Nevermore.
@@skeletankmcgraw7343 yeah but I think Paradise Lost is better, and more refined songwriting wise
Amazing album
Pretty sure that Symphony X predate the modern concept of "symphonic metal" which Nightwish is definitely the definitive voice in the evolution of that subgenre (though not the first! Check out Therion - Birth of Venus Illegitima), and that the Symphony in their name is more a nod to their classical music influence, not in relation to having a necessarily symphonic sound. They definitely are more in line with the Dream Theater style of prog metal as opposed to the more "djent" of Animals of Leaders or whatever you call Ne Obliviscaris... rock on my friend!
Your ears are correct with the different influences you hear. What makes Symphony X so special is their blend of prog-metal, neoclassical, and symphonic elements. No other band quite does what they do.
Very well put
16:54 bless you
Damn it Geebz it's 4am and I was just about to go to sleep
Great vid Geebz, thank you! I feel like Russell Allen, the vocalist, really came into his own with later albums. You can't deny he's good now, but at least as far as personal taste goes, his performance on the last two albums have been amazing. Check out "Dehumanized," or, "Bastards of the Machine."
Underworld was an incredible album, cant wait until their next one comes out.
Sir De-Composer, thank you sooo much for your inspiring Content, the wiise and clever choices you pick, for example, im suuch a Tool fan and also Loove this Deftones Album then followed bye your cool cool and open Minded approach with so much cool Respect to all these great Bands\Compositionz * you do such great work, also what you give the Kidz is a super gift you give the world, im also so intrested in your story what glimps through sometimes, i listened to Songs of You and Love 'Em, so i wiiish you allll the Best for your further Carreer here* excuse plz my english, Im from Salzburg Austria where Mozart is born, i love so much Music that just comes from Heartz, and Mozart is such a great example of musical Dedication paired with maybe the most skilled composing-ability that has seen the earth, in another way that we listen nowadayz! Maybe as a little Suggestion, if you could listen to Mozarts LACRIMOSA from his Requiem, im sure you familiar with it, just i would love to know what you think about this artistic genious! â€
Still holding out for some melodic death metal reactions. Scar Symmetry, Soilwork, and In Flames, to name a few. Also King Diamondâs Abigail and Candlemassâs Solitude might be nice and Iâve been diving deep into Black Sabbath lately. Their discography is so deep itâs ridiculous.
Especially if they do early In Flames, like Jester Race or Colony. Clayman and after really turned me off of them (not saying they "sold out" or some crap, just that I didn't like their evolution). Also would like to see some Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility, or some Arch Enemy...
Hell yeah Soilwork and Scar Symmetry are definitely much needed. I'd love to see him react to Holographic Universe...and half of Soilwork's catalogue haha
@@dodgrblu Holographic Universe would be so awesome!
Abigail, I know you're in control of her brain, Abigail!
Duuude, finally! Older Symphony X always seemed like your cup of tea. I don't categorize them as symphonic, but as prog metal. They had neoclassical stuff before, nowadays they're way heavier, but the prog elements and technical aspects are always there. I think you're gonna like the song Egypt. Don't worry, it's shorter than this one đbut The Odyssey, a fan favorite, is almost twice the lenght of this one!
I thought the title said a suggestion i made Muse's Exogenesis: Symphony Part 1, 2 and 3 and had to do a triple take LOL.
Some reason the piano makes me think of the song carry on wayward son. The vocals at 6:20 remind me of avenge seven fold, wonder if this band influenced him. Probably not. OMG I thought of boston too.
Request to consider these sets of three sequential songs from an album.
Porcupine Tree : 1. Open Car 2. The Start Of Something Beautiful 3. Glass Arm Shattering (album - Deadwing)
Opeth : 1. Eternal Rains Will Come 2. Cusp Of Eternity 3. Moon Above, Sun Below (album - Pale Communion)
These just work nicely together. I'm sure you'll love them.
Hummmmm. This will be interesting....
OMG that BASS!! đž
I'm a huge fan of Prog/Neoclassical Metal and my online tag was influenced by Symphony X directly. I'd have to recommend Time Requiem's first album, or individual tracks like Brutal Mentor and Grand Opus.
Hey Geebz, now we're doing this long format (love it btw) any chance we can get a reaction to Song of the Crippled Bull EP by Black Crown Initiate?
Dream Theater, Triumph and Savatage vibes here good music fun if you like power metal
Dude, you gotta listen to Wilderun.
I suggest "O Resolution" or "Far From Where Dreams Unfurl"
Symphony X always reminds me of Ark (way too unknown and unrated) due to some "signatures"
Somehow I always forget about how awesome old Symphony X is. Like I know it on an intellectual level, but I forget really until I hear it again
SymphonyX currently touring with HAKEN and Trope (Trope is influenced by Tool, but with A female lead singer.)
I'm a simple man; I see Geebz, I click "like."
I can't wait for the Haken and SX US Tour.
Symphony X are a awesome band so underrated đŹđ§đ€
Hey Geebz, you could do a Haken track or your triple play on Haken tracks - as the two bands, Symphony X and Haken, are touring this NA this Spring as co-headliners. Just a thought đ€đ
Definitely going to that show
whoa, SX is going on tour this spring?? great news! this means they'll be working on/finishing their next album soon.
May I suggest you do the odyssey if you pick another song by them ?
Geebz you simply have to react to anything by the band Persefone. I think youâll really enjoy their compositions and musicianship. I specifically recommend a song from their most recent album called Aware of Being Watched. Youâd love it!!
I second this
Spot on
Hell yeah great band!
Please do Dimmu Borgir "Progenies of the Great Apocalypse"
Please do the oddysey next..if you like this one you will love that one!! Also perfect 4 the new format!!!
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It would be really nice to see your reaction to "To Hell and Back" by SX
You should check out Sea of Lies by Symphony X
Please react to Opeth - Hessian Peel
Yes please!
The Odyssey next please
Geebs I'd love to hear you do a video on a band called Machine Head song called now I lay thee down or Halo
21:55 Was that James Brown impression?!
Damnation Game - Sym X is what YJMalmsteen should have become.
Awesome stuff! Can you check out The Rumbling by SiM? It's an anime song but it's really really good! The song is in english too!
YEEEES! Sad Wings of Destiny (the album before this one, 'twilight in olympus') Is a classic. The album after this one (V: the mythology suite) is one of my favorites as well. For whatever reason, Jason Rullo did not play drums on this record.
You just earned yourself a cup of coffee, homie! Tip on the way
I mean Sad Wings of Destiny sounds pretty awesome too but actually it's Divine Wings of Tragedy
@@saschakamm9416 maybe they are just subconsciously wanting to hear some Priest? The ripper would be awesome đ€
Not my cup-o-tea but itâs cool đ shout out to Geebz getting extra âchillâ before this one đ”âđ«đČđČđČ
How come you haven't done anything from Ayreon yet!?
Nightwish is more influenced by film scoring, especially Disney films. Their music is supposed to be very theatric and epic while Symphony X is more influenced by traditional classical music, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and Cacophony with progressive elements throughout like Dream Theater.
Wait, did you name-drop Yngwie Malmsteen? đČđž
Great song this album was rushed I heard the band was pissed at Brian Slagal for demanding a new album so quick it sounds alright but with more time this could have been a fantastic album. Also check out Pagans mind. Circus Maximus and Adagio
BURP! lmao
Les claypool?
When you hear those blazing solos, Romeo usually doubles them, note for blazing note. Ridiculous.
I compare them to a heavy more progressive Kansas.
Iâd love for you to check out Ed Sheerans performance ft Bring Me The Horizon live at the 2022 Brit awards
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I am kind of getting Triumph vibesâŠ
You want true symphonic metal?? Listen to Therion - Via Nocturna!
IMO this would be prog+power metal with classical influences. The intensity is irrelevant as they go full circle.
I love love LOVE Symphony X, but I canât go back any further than âThe Odysseyâ. â90s production ethos is a real turnoff for me musically, but these guys are great and I hope to hear more(newer) stuff from them here. :)