Muse: Exogenesis: Symphony REACTION/ANALYSIS | The Daily Doug (Episode 349)
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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm listening to music by Muse for the first time on the channel. I was very taken by the composition. So good! And, it's on the same overall topic as my last video from Star One...that we have to look to the stars to carry on the human race. It makes for soaring and heartfelt music. I hope you enjoy!
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Muse; the closest thing we have to a modern version of Queen. Their live shows are SPECTACULAR - very immersive and interactive, lots of great props, the road crew usually participates in some way, and being part of 15,000 singing the chorus to Knights of Cydonia to close the night is one of the great experiences in rock and roll. Be on the lookout for a new album and tour from them in 2022.
Saw them last week. Truly unforgettable, and yeah - 35,000 people jumping up and down to the Cydonia riff is probably the coolest concert moment of my life.
Not just the chorus, everyone sings all of the guitar part too!
I've been fortunate enough to see them live, and I wholly agree with you. Queen I saw with Adam Lambert, so not at their prime, but still pretty awesome.
Doug, another Muse song that’s greatly inspired by classical music is “Space Dementia”. You should check it out!
Shoot... should we direct him to the original, or the "remixx" version? Or both?
@@wewantthecup That’s a tough call but I’m going to recommend the 20th anniversary remix (which is canon to their catalog btw), the reasoning being that the remix really enhanced the song.
'Butterflies and Hurricanes' too.
@@blipbobeep8345 I agree. I like the original if listening to the whole album. But for just the track, I'd request The Remixx version
inspired as in actually copying the exact piano pattern from Rachmaninoff's piano concerto no.2
Matt is a modern Mozart. There's no one like him nowadays. If you dive deep into his discography, you will find gold. Please, do it. The joy you have shown on this video is only the beginning of the amazing journey that is listening to Muse
Funny since Matt hates Mozart.
I'd say, more Chopin.
I can't listen to part 3 without sheding tears
I used to tear up during this, but not anymore. Now, Uprising makes me cry. Exogenesis Sympony makes me smile now, filling me with good memories.
Whenever i listen to Redemption following the other 2 parts, I get shivers down my spine. I find this symphony to be a work of art.
Yeah, part 3 is really a beautiful piece of music.
Such an emotional work of art. How can something be so sad and yet so beautiful at the same time?
That song gets me crying every damn time, it's a phenomenal piece, filled with emotion and Matt's voice is simply perfection.
I can't believe I missed this album! Honestly, I wouldn't be mad if they produced a purely symphonic classical album.
They have quite a wide range of music from dubstep to this. All shows that they are all classically trained.
@@codemonkey2k5 No, I don't think they are. Look into it, I'm pretty sure they are not. They all meet in high school.
Matt Bellamy has stated that he isn't classically trained. Which is hard to believe the way he plays the piano. He has a great love of Classical music. Especially Chopin which you can hear in his playing
@@deanbarton500 His father was the guitarist in the 60's band the Tornado's. I also hear Rachmaninoff influences in his music too. Can't wait to here their next album if Won't Stand Down is anything to go by. Fantastic.
@@deanbarton500 yeah, he isn’t classically trained, but my guess would be that he ingrained a lot of playing/composing techniques just from how much he listens to Rachmoninoff and other classical/romantic music.
"Butterflies and Hurricanes" and "United stades of Eurasia" are also two really cool muse songs
Some other great MUSE songs I think Doug might enjoy:
-Space Dementia
-New Born
-Map of the Problematique
-Citizen Erased
-Bliss
Butterflies and Hurricanes, too
Cave and Assassin
and that Dr. Who number :)
also The Globalist
United States of Eurasia too!
Muse! This band is gooooooold. Next week: All days Muse.
13:46 Sorry for the long post, but I didn't know another way of doing this.
I honestly didn't know how I'd feel about listening to Redemption again. It was the song of my long-term life partner and me for most of my life, until one day it wasn't anymore. Since the day I lost the only person I've ever loved I've only been able to listen to it once - as I took a moment leaving the place we'd originally met to move onto a new life. I sobbed uncontrollably and yet it remains one of the most significant moments of my life.
Those first few notes still bring tears to me eyes to this day. I both love them and hurt from them in equal measure. Learning why this evokes this response from me musically has given me even a little bit of insight into why I feel the way I do. Lyrically the song may not make sense in this context, but this piece is one I both cherish and fear in equal measure.
I'm crying again, and yet value everything you offered about it more than you may ever realise. Thank you Doug. For everything you offer.
Music can move us, music is our life, enjoy your memories, life goes on ❤
Thank you Doug, your honesty and sincerity are qualities that are highly needed during these times of dispar in the world. Thank you, as well, for sharing your knowledge in music to all of us mere mortals. Keep'em coming !!
Doug , you really need to go through this whole album. It is a masterpiece
Most of Muses albums are. Particularly showbiz, second law, simulation theory, drones, OOS and the resistance
Hello Doug! Muse are one of my favourite bands of the last 20 years. I recommend Butterflies And Hurricanes for a bit of Rachmaninov inspired piano in the middle section. I’ve seen this live a few times and it’s incredible to see Matt Bellamy switch from playing insane guitar to tickling the ivories within moments on this song. Try to get the live at Wembley version from 2007. The album and DVD was called HAARP. I was there. Love ya, Jim!
What??? How did you get in here? Christ Doug, will you let just anybody in????
Hey brother Jim. How Goethe?
Doug...listen to Jim. He knows what he is talking about. I too have been requesting this timely song, and the version he suggests, and wondrously attended, is absolutely one for the history books. Now there are two versions at least. And one has the lead dude playing all the instruments, through the magic of post-production, one assumes. Otherwise, I am doubly intrigued. Both are worth a watch. Not sure which should be first. The actual concert I guess. Jim? What thinks ye?
Yes! One of my most memorable live concert moments was hearing Butterflies and Hurricanes live. Specifically the moment after the piano solo when they explode your head. Glad I got to experience that in person.
I’d kill to see Muse play Butterflies and Hurricanes live. Matt Bellamy is insane
I was at that concert all those years ago was insane
@@MisterWondrous shhhh, I thought I’d sneaked in with no one the wiser! Damn!!! The studio version is great, but I recommend the live version purely because there’s no studio fix or overdub or multiple takes. I was there. It was incredible. They really are supremely confident and very talented musicians. And so very young at this stage!
This record was my introduction into Muse. Absolutely a masterpiece from the first track to the last!
20 year fan of MUSE and I believe this is one of their best. Matt is brilliant. His voice is usually front and center but I think in these he wanted to just be more in the mix and let the music speak.
I’ve watched your reaction to the Exogenesis Symphonies untold times, and every time I take from the joy I see as you experience it for the first time. I cannot listen to Redemption without tears welling wth that shift as hope builds
You'll find sources of Chopin (United States of Eurasia), Bach (The Handler), Rachmaninov (Space Dementia/Explorers), Saens-Saint (I Belong to You) and Tchaikovsky (Hoodoo) spread over their whole discography (also in their rock music), despite none of them having classical training. Its very telling in a musicians range, when he can write something as beautiful as Part 3 and also play erringly loud rock music/metal at the same time.
I'd however suggest reacting to The Globalist (mix of Spanish music, rock/metal music and classical piano) OR react to their rock song "The Handler" to hear how they incorporate classic music into a non stop rock song
I believe Matt was classically trained in piano when he was young.
Matt has a classical music formation and a master degree in music composition...
@@kidi84the whole band has honorary doctorates from the University of Plymouth.
I hope you'll do further Muse songs - there's plenty to choose from.
it's a rabbithole. I love every one of their songs. Seen them twice, I'm 62. I love them.
My wife and I have listened to this recording so many times that I can play every part of every song in my head... A truly amazing record beginning to end!
Muse is a fantastic band. Some rock fans believe they are just a British pop rock band because they only know the hits, but the band has a really wide range of styles. This suite is simply amazing. Great music indeed.
I’m a big muse fan and this whole album is amazing. I’d say this one and absolution are my two favorites but they are so diverse with their styles.
They are so ahead of their time. And Matthews vocal range is intense.
I forgot how beautiful and mind-blowing this piece was. (The Resistance was my first proper studio album release for Muse, after being mind-blown by their H.A.A.R.P live performance). when Always give me goosebumps when Matt voice enters on the first part! Thank you for reacting and analyzing one of my favorite piece, record and band!
So pleased that you've reviewed Exogenesis!!! It's one of those tracks not all Muse fans like, but I think it's brilliant!!! Please let this not be the only Muse you review - THE GLOBALLIST, for example.
Yeeeees Muse! I have being putting it on your comments a few times hehe. I discovered Muse on 2005 after Mike Portnoy named Absolution his album of the year on his forum. Actually you can hear some Muse influence on DT songs like Never Enough (HEAVY Stockhom Syndrome influence here) and probably Prophets of War.
I see most of the comments are already telling you to check Space Dementia, that’s a great one. Or even Citizen Erased which is often considered their more “proggy” one.
Nice to find folks who can appreciate how musical Muse can be. Such a beautiful composition.
The song they wrote and performed for the London 2012 Olympics is also epic, check out 'Prelude' and 'Survival' from the album The 2nd Law. ;D
So glad you've discovered these guys who are local to me in Devon, south-west England (and friends of friends). You will be besieged by suggestions, I am sure, but my introduction to the band was 'Butterflies and Hurricanes' and the live version from Wembley in about 2010 - please give it a listen! The Rachmaninovesque piano solo in the middle lifts it to another level...... To think, they used to play in the pubs round here...... Keep doing these wonderful shows, dude - we love you!!
I must have listened to this 1000 times and it still gets me all emosh. So good to see someone listening first-time and loving it too. Bravo. A really enjoyable vid Sir.
I'm so jealous right now. Doug has only just begun on his Muse experience,
& is in for something way out of the ordinary as he dives into this great band.
the start of Redemption is basically Moonlight Sonata, love these 3 songs though i was lucky enough to see them play it all live
12 years later and Cross-Pollination still gives me chills.
Same, my favorite of the Exogenesis.
Great reaction, part 3 always reduces me to tears.
Matt can play spectacular grunge guitar and tender piano in the same song... They are an amazing band, just a three piece but so powerful on stage. I've been lucky enough to see them live and they can really do it... Keep on Rocking.
Muse is one of the Bands, without Words, live unbelievable
I haven't listened to this in a long time. It's good to hear it again! I hope you follow up soon with United States of Eurasia, from the same album.
Muse have always been something special
Doug, thanks for opening that box and listening to my favorite band of all time. You can't go wrong with anything they have done, although this piece was the most symphonic of course. But whatever style they choose, Matt Bellamy is a genius.
United States of eurasia from the same album! You'll love it!
YYYUUUUUUSSSSSSSS!!!!! I commented a while ago about doing anything by Muse!! Let me get a bowl, and I'll settle down.
I really, really enjoyed that. Man, that was beautiful. Ahhhhh. I love the way you do these reactions. It allows me to get it. I really like the point you made about major chords and how they can sculpt sorrow and hope and it doesn't have to be minor chords. I do hope you'll do some more with Muse.
Dream Theater's Octavarium has some influences from Muse. The album Absolution was mentioned by Mike Portnoy as one of his top 10 favourites of all time
Mr. Bellamy. Genius.
HOLYY COW!!! I DIDN'T EXPECT YOU'D REACT TO MUSE!!!! THANKS DOUG!
Glad you at last found Muse. They are with out doubt the best live band in the world by some distance go and see them you wont be disappointed
Agreed. They are the only band that I must see on every tour.
Their live show is always a blast.
Thank you, I really love your reaction. You reminded me of my late father who passed away 8 years ago, he was a music person and always loved classical music. He sometimes told me of these classical music theory that I had never understand. I got more into rock music and Muse was my favorite rock band since 16 years ago. He didn't quite enjoy rock and similar 'harsh' sounds. I kept playing their songs loudly from my room. Then I don't remember since when exactly, but I realized my father started humming to their songs and told me that Muse have great songs and great lyrics. It seems that Muse is the only rock band that he approved being my favorite band. Watching this video got me thinking that maybe, just maybe, this was the symphony that changed my father's view of Muse. It's sad that I couldn't enjoy Muse last three albums with him.
I'm a big fan of Muse, and I've listened to this piece numerous times. I've never enjoyed it as much as I did watching you react to it. I always learn here. Thanks for that.
Always nice to see someone react the same way I did, the first time I heard this song. It's evolutionary, perfection, hope, victorious, Moonlight Sonata and bohemian Rhapsody. Best way to show the impression is the silence after...
The way I visualized an entire space opera rock movie when hearing this for the first time way back in 2009, and still envisioning it every time I listen to it, just goes to show how excellent of a band Muse is!
YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAHHH MUSE
Great analysis of this trio of songs that seems so much more relevant in this day and age. A few other songs I think are worth a listen are:
The Dark Side
Knights of Cydonia
Butterflies and Hurricanes
Stockholm Syndrome
So many others. Perhaps another multi song listening event one day.
More Muse, please! Butterflies & Hurricanes, Space Dementia, The Globalist... so much great material I'd love to see you cover!
So glad you gave Muse a listen, and this was a great choice. You clearly loved the experience. Their catalogue is quite diverse, but I would certainly recommend further exploration. Matt Bellamy is undoubtedly a genius and drives much of the band's musical direction. The Resistance and The 2nd Law are my two favourite Muse albums.
A brilliant masterpiece from the musical genius Matt Bellamy 🤍🖤
This music made me fall in love 💕💕💕💕
Muse is my favourite band and I’ve listened to these songs thousands of times but it’s been so fun and interesting going on this journey of listening to these with you and getting your insight and perspective on the music, loved when you said “we’re leaving earth now y’all” great video !
These songs are otherworldly. This is why I love Muse. I really love those antimainstream songs.
"Take a bow" is worth checking out as well.
I'd like to encourage you to add Keith Emerson's "Piano Concerto No. 1" (from the ELP Work's Volume 1 double album) to your to-do list. It's a popular piece to many ELP fans, but it's looked down upon by true classical music aficionado's and I'd love to get your take on it.
You are in for a joy ride with Muse😊
One of the greatest pieces of music I've ever heard. Basically had this on repeat for weeks when it came out. Basically anything from their earlier albums is amazing and the new one seems like a return to form. Also seen them live and I can confirm they are amazing
First song I heard by Muse was unintended back in the early 2000's and was instantly hooked, his voice is incredible and they're exceptionally tight as a band.
Go back to showbiz and start there, each album is an absolute joy to listen to, they started off superb and got exponentially better with each, subsequent release...they...are...simply...wonderful!
I love David Bennett Painos take on this
He says alot of Muse songs are 'classically inspired rock music' but that the Exogenesis Symphony can be considered 'Rock inspired classical music'.
The interplay between the piano and the strings (particularly the cello) in Redemption is utterly gorgeous. It can bring me to tears in a way only Mozart, Puccini & Chopin have ever done before.
An Interstellar edit with Cross-pollination would be perfect. Someone should do it.
Doug,
Please please please react to more Muse - The most dynamic and interesting tracks that i believe would interest you:
United States of Eurasia (There is a little cheeky piece of Chopin thrown in)
Survival (An absoloutley huge sound with Operatic and Choir backing vocals) Make sure you listen to the album version and listen to 'Prelude' first, it leads into Survival
P.S - Is there anyone that can tell me what mode / scale Matt plays during his guitar solos in the track Survival? As I am not as very Musically inclined because i am a filthy Rock/Blues Guitar player!
Cheers
Would love to see you do more Muse Videos! This masterpiece is truly something else, Muse is one of the most talented bands of the past couple of decades, and by far the best live performers too!
Muse is probably my favourite band.
Welcome to Muse Doug, glad you finally made it. I've been listening to them for years and this track is one of my favourites. Looking forward to you discovering more stuff by them, enjoy!
Long time Muse-r first time viewer. Good stuff!
Matt Bellamy is a genius, Doug.
Great reaction Doug! I clicked on this link so fast. I just knew you would have some good analysis of this! I wasn't disappointed.
The first time I heard this 'suite', my jaw dropped. I knew Matt Bellamy's classical leanings & prowess on the piano, but didn't realize his compositional skills were this good! It was this album that really got me into Muse (I knew of a few tracks prior), so unfortunately, I missed seeing this tour live (this suite would have been a real treat!)
Simply a beautiful piece!
Welcome to Muse sir 🤘🏻
Exogenesis: Symphony Part 3 is the song I would listen to while being soaked in tears
Very seldom have I heard a band successfully blend beautiful and classic symphonic elements into rock music. This album is always on the rotation, it’s beautifully composed and performed.
You mentioned Marillion. I can recommend one of their earlier albums Misplaced Childhood. Script for a Jesters tear, from an even earlier album is pure poetry put to music.
Great to see you dive into some Muse. I've always believed that Muse writes music for people who understand music. Even people who don't understand music will feel something, but understanding it makes you feel so much more when listening to their multi-part pieces like this.
Fantastic reaction and breakdown. A pleasure to see your joy discovering it. I find the Exogenesis pieces extraordinarily moving now. The shift in part 3 is …….. I don’t know what the word is but it just takes me somewhere.
Part one has been on my late night playlist since it came out. One of my fav all time muse songs. That entire album is phenomenal
You are going to enjoy your Muse journey Mr Doug. I look forward to watching along.
Another great review Doug! I've been a great fan of Muse from here in the UK since I 'discovered' them with 'The 2nd Law' album in 2012. I subsequently got hold of their entire back catalogue and all albums to date. I've also seen them live 3 times and their shows are amazing. You should have a look at their 'Live in Rome Olympic Stadium' video. Thank you for getting round to Muse at long last!
Muse has a fascinating stab at acapella Renaissance polyphony on their track "Drones" from the album of the same name. It's not something you hear much of, really neat.
I was going to recommend the same thing. I love it.
Since you love to follow chord progressions: 'Knights of Cydonia' is a journey through the circle of fifths (at least for 2/3 of the song).
Or the first track from the same album 'Take a bow' which is also one massive crescendo
When they started they seemed to take a lot from Radiohead, especially the OK Computer era. But they found their feet and their sound. They are phenomenal live. Matt Bellamy is an excellent musician. He adores classical music, and will often quote from the greats. He made his own guitars, one of the first to incorporate a Kaos pad into a guitar. He preferred Manson guitars. Still does, but these days he owns the company.
So happy you have finally discovered MUSE. Their music is diverse and surprising. I would also recommend their song I belong to you on the same album for more classical crossover.
Oh to be able to listen to Exogenesis symphony for the first time again
Just now watching this and it's so great to see someone react to this in this way. The bombastic tunes of Exogenesis are freakish.
So many fantastic Muse songs, I wouldn't know where to start...
Thank you for your beautiful reaction/analysis of this piece of Muse, Doug - really enjoyed it🙏🏼💜🤗. I hope that you will do more of them💚🤗.
This was the first vinyl record I purchased for my player. I admit youtube, spotify is a lot more convenient but there's an art about laying the record in it's place and dropping that needle.
You should do Space Dementia by them, and/or Take a Bow, they both have classical music inspirations (also the live version of their song Screenager works too)
Just beautiful. Thank you
So appreciative of your review and reaction of this. What a wonderful piece!!! ❤️
Not many mention ”Map of the problematique”, but it’s truly one of Muse’s greats. Worthy a reaction.
Muse is one of my favorite bands. Years ago now, YT offered up a video from another classically trained composer/musician who does deep dives into bands' composition styles. He pointed out that Muse composes very 'classically' (I put in the '-' because, while I don't know a ton, I know enough that this is the colloquial use of classical as a term) and it was a very 'Aha!' moment for me. I took to Muse immediately, which doesn't happen very often with me and this explained why. Muse combines two of my favorite genres, in a way: rock and 'classical.'
Really this whole album is amazing. One of their best.
Thanks. Whomever composed this (even if it's more than one person) could easily write for film! tavi.
I Agree ❤❤❤❤Thanks for this analysis❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amazingly enough, Matt Bellamy is the lead singer, lead/rhythm guitarist, and pianist throughout this entire piece. He is one of the rare truly talented multi-instrumentalists in modern music.
Thanks for the final reflection, it was amazing 🙏
Thank you for doing this piece. It is beyond beautiful. When it ends I want to start it over again immediately