@@njineermike ill check, there´s a video where you see them togheter on tour or some, still Grohl often says he cant stand bands that get along with technology, so makes me think he may not like them very much, so i need that evidence :p Thanks!
Because maybe not everyone knows : The whole intro is "Man With a Harmonica" from Enio Morricone's great soundtrack for Sergio Leone's awesome movie "Once Upon a Time in the West".
i wish more ppl knew about that movie its a hundred percent pure classic and needs to be seen as a matter of fact i rate it up there with The Godfather and similar classsics
I was on student placement in a forensic psych ward and I heard "Uprising" being blasted from one of the patient's rooms across the enclosed courtyard. I was conflicted: on the one hand great taste in music, on the other, an "uprising" in a forensic ward was not what I wanted to think about.
I've never been the biggest Muse fan in the world, but this song is literally perfect. So good on them for bringing massive, muscular rock anthems (that are so out there!) to big crowds in the mid-2000s.
I was never a Muse guy, then I went to see them. Been all over the world watching them now. Until you go, you don’t get it. Once you’ve been, it’s like crack, you need more.
@@benjibradshaw69 I've always liked them, sort of. Then I saw the concert in Rome here on CZcams and immediately thought "I gotta go see them". Found out they were playing in a city 2 hours away within the month. I got tickets and holy crap, it was a freaking religious experience. I will follow them where ever I can. Forever.
Here's what it's about, straight from the writer: Matt said about the meaning of Knights of Cydonia: "There is this feeling of waking up and trying to fight back, or it’s time to actually try and change yourself and the things that are going on around you. I think to me that’s very optimistic, this strength [...] at the end of “Knights of Cydonia,” when I’m just saying, “No one is going to take me alive” and all that kind of stuff. I think it’s the strength of the human spirit fighting against the forces that are manipulating it." Incredible song. Would love for you to react to "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop.
Appreciate the insight. Definitely badass. I hear this song like once every 4 years while appreciating how amazing the production and composition is. I'll look at it even more fondly now.
Yeah the explanation he was reading on the video was really just explaining the music video, the song is really about he relentlessness of the human spirit.
The most incredible thing about Muse is that they are one of a small group of bands that can put the whole crowd jumping. Saw them live twice (both front row) and you can't see any of those 50k+ people standing still. All either jumping or headbanging. And everyone shouting the lyrics! All of this for 1h30-2h. Yes, best band to watch live.
Just another example of the fact that pound for pound England has the best rock acts in the world. We started it all as well. Beatles, Who, Led Zep then the heavier Black Sabbath. I'm not one to be proud of my country for anything usually but when it comes to music....
My life is divided into two distinct points- Before discovering Knights of Cydonia (and by extension, Muse the band) on Guitar Hero III, and After KoC. I'd never heard of the song OR the band until I played that game, and I haven't been the same since.
@@theflanman420420 totally! 😍 I've been lucky enough to hear Citizen erased live twice and the first time I cried! 😍Now I'm waiting for them to play my absolute favourite butterflies and hurricanes when I'm there 😍
Oh man, what a flashback! I was obsessed with this band in college. OBSESSED!! Muse has not made a single bad album. They're ENORMOUS in Europe but have only had a couple of hits stateside and it's an absolute crime because they are absolute geniuses. Their cover of House Of The Rising Sun is the best cover of that song ever done, hands down. I BEG YOU to do more Muse!! You will not regret it!!
Charles Barton , the movie is called once upon a time in the west , oops , the tune is called the man with the harmonica! Lots of brooding ,mmm Charles bronson 💓 lol 😆
I always thought that drummer is one fo the best I've ever heard. Musically, he's on point. He always meshes perfectly with the song, and doesn't try to show off.
Yes Muse!!! One of my favorite bands ever. New Born City of Delusion Hysteria Unintended Take a Bow They have so many more great songs those are just some of my favorites.
Matt Bellamy has always been inspired by science, space, conspiracies and technology. Most of their albums revolve around one or a couple of themes in that sphere, but more oft than not the specific songs has simpler standalone lyrics and contexts with the general theme of the album as a second layer. They have also experimented a lot with different genres and styles depending on contexts for each album, or type of song. Songs you should experience next to grasp their variety should be: Citizen Erased (Live at Glastonbury 2004 or 2010) Dead Inside (Music Video) Algorithm/The Dark Side (Music Video) Exogenesis parts 1-3 Butterflies & Hurricanes (live Wembley Stadium 2007) Madness (live at Rome Olympic Stadium or Skavlan) Oh also, I was at this gig! It was sweaty.
Herman Reyna I feel like Citizen Erazed is an overrated ‘underdog’ song. Many many big and hardcore muse fans say ‘Citizen Erazed, Citizen Erazed!!’ But tbh I don’t find that song amazing or anything. Huge muse fan here for over a decade, still not sure why I can’t value that song as a high one
As someone who enjoys music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, I think Muse and other newer bands like this are keeping the energy going for great music!
The intro music is from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' a Spaghetti Western from genius director Sergio Leone... the movie is a masterpiece and its music was made by another genius, Ennio Morricone. Muse has great songs and this is definetily one of them, I was surprised by that phenomenal intro
I’ve seen Muse live 3 times so far, 4 times with a show in April and I get CHILLS every single time Matt Bellamy could just stand there and sing “ooooooo ooooooooo ooooooo” in that beautiful voice of his and I would pay every single time! absolutely underrated band in the US, they’re big but don’t get enough mainstream media attention like they do in other parts of the world astonishing band
Meaning of the song: Taking its cues from Mariachi bands and the 'Doctor Who' theme tune, the track sounds like a soundtrack to a spaghetti western set in the far reaches of the galaxy and features a chain-smoking trumpeter called Franco. The intro features sounds of horses neighing and galloping, as well as laser guns firing. The track begins and ends in the key of E minor. Matt said about the meaning of Knights of Cydonia: "There is this feeling of waking up and trying to fight back, or it’s time to actually try and change yourself and the things that are going on around you. I think to me that’s very optimistic, this strength [...] at the end of “Knights of Cydonia,” when I’m just saying, “No one is going to take me alive” and all that kind of stuff. I think it’s the strength of the human spirit fighting against the forces that are manipulating it." Chris has described the song as "40 years of rock history in six minutes". and Chris also said: "When we wrote 'Knights,' we were listening to a lot of Morricone and stuff like Dick Dale, surf stuff like that. Plus lots of fairly ridiculous '70s stuff too. When we started it, we decided to be quite open going into it. We knew we wanted to do something different." Howard: Matt was at the back of the bus in Arizona, repeating the jerky riff to death, outside we could see the desert rolling...all that went very well together. Galloping horses, Texas, trumpets etc. We wanted to depict a journey, to make it sound like Joe Meek. [ Source: www.musewiki.org/Knights_of_Cydonia_(song) ] Also, fun fact: Cydonia the name of a region on Mars that from above kinda looks like a human face.
So glad you made it to Muse! One of my Top 5 best live shows I've been to, thrice! Great 3 piece. Tons of talent. Matt is a smart guy. His musical themes are always epic. Hysteria, Time Is Running Out, and Unintended turned me on to them.
I love watching your genuine reaction and love for their performance. Muse are incredible live, Matt's vocals are insane and so is the whole band. They really put on an incredible show. I saw them in London in 2019 and it was one of the most amazing moments when Knights of Cydonia came on - the whole stadium was alive.
Muse is one of the most under rated power trios out there. They produce huge sounds with only three people in the band. Their most popular songs are obviously "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Hysteria" The latter really shows how under rated their bassist is as well.
Don't think Muse have EVER been under-rated. Haven't you seen the size of the audiences they play to? They have the massive success and recognition they deserve.
Lemming 998 I think they are loved but not really taken seriously as the powerhouse of talent they are. Finally saw them live and almost fell out in the isle from how powerful they are. I know so many people that don’t think they’re “that great” but they just don’t get it. Fucking brilliant and so under appreciated here in the states.
I just love Muse and specially how Matt does all of his performances! He really seems to enjoy every moment of it, such a great musician and I just LOVE his perfect voice, he's amazing❤️ React to more Muse
Ahhhhhh!!! MUSE, my favorite band! Own ALL their albums. Had this and their other recorded live shows because i wasn’t able to see them live but made no difference highly enjoyed it. They’re lineup remains the same since 94. Love their mix of rock with classical music and theyre progressively been adding more futuristic sounds in their music. I can go on and on about them but ill just stop lol. Enjoy✨
Had the fortune to see this performance live because working on Olimpic stadium. The only performance in years on Olimpic stadium, where the saund was more than perfect. Probably it has to do with the fact that this was the official performance of the world tour... I'm feel just blees that had the chance to see all this live...
I feel like an actual idiot rn because Muse has literally made my whole childhood and it seriously brings me back 🥺 ive always wanted to meet them. I love them so much ✌🏻 so here i am, in the back of my car, bawling over a band 😫
So great you started reacting to Muse!! One of my favorite bands for sure!! You should react to their song Psycho, the live version is mind blowing! Keep on the good work man!
This is one of the best Muse reactions I've seen so far, appreciating everything that makes Muse Muse, starting from the whole stage presence of the band and the show they pull off up to Matt's insane and unique singing.
This is the tune that got me into Muse. I'd heard other tracks before but thought they were overly pompous and up themselves. Hearing this made me realise they were just having fun!
The song is a reaction to the war in Iraq and specifically George W Bush. He is the 'fool who can be king' who keeps invoking a 'god who sleeps on the job' and the 'fight for our rights' was the fight against draconian anti-terrorism legislation. That whole album was an anti-invasion anthem thinly disguised as space battles.
I don’t recall this ever being the meaning behind the song. Resistance (the single and the album) is a lot more focused on this theme of fighting back and calls out the governments of the world. I somehow don’t doubt that Knights is like you said based upon that though, Muse have always had quite politically charged lyrics in their songs.
Matt Bellamy told me that he made take a bow for Iraq but I don’t recall he said that knights of cydonia is meant to be about Bush and Iraq. Maybe you are right I don’t know.
Muse is an amazing band, and you are absolutely right about the singer having a ridiculously large vocal range. They are just all around one of the best bands out there in my opinion!
Come ride with me Through the veins of history I'll show you a God Falls asleep on the job And how can we win, When fools can be kings Don't waste your time Or time will waste you No one's going to take me alive Time has come to make things right You and I must fight for our rights You and I must fight to survive Commentary on religion: God doesn't care or doesn't exist Commentary on politics: We'll never succeed as a society if we let the most cruel among us lead us. Commentary on life: Shit or get off the pot. Hope that helps. Great videos! Love ya bro.
The song talks about fighting for your rights and to come together and take down the oppressors. This song is bases on the book 1984. One of there albums is based entirely on that book.
Dave Grohl once said Muse can make great music with kitchen utensils.
I don't doubt it lmao
u remember where's that?
@@sheinsherman I don't remember where I read it, but it struck me when I did.
@@njineermike ill check, there´s a video where you see them togheter on tour or some, still Grohl often says he cant stand bands that get along with technology, so makes me think he may not like them very much, so i need that evidence :p
Thanks!
Muppet show already did it ewe
“ his voice sounded like that damn harmonica “
Boi can I wait till you hear him sound like a guitar in Muscle Museum
Damn I haven't heard that song in forever thanks for reminding me haha
Yeeeeeesss!!!
Also, his voice can take you to space.
And his voice at the end of Showbiz.
Holy shit such a good song
I can't even explain the greatness of Muse live. It's a completely otherworldly experience.
Because maybe not everyone knows : The whole intro is "Man With a Harmonica" from Enio Morricone's great soundtrack for Sergio Leone's awesome movie "Once Upon a Time in the West".
Enio Morricone Would be another great reaction, although I suspect he's probably heard all of them already.
i wish more ppl knew about that movie its a hundred percent pure classic and needs to be seen as a matter of fact i rate it up there with The Godfather and similar classsics
I always wonder if movies like that are watched by the younger generation. To be fair though; I don't watch movies from before the sixties.
I think we all know it , subconsciously, it is quite part of the pop culture !
Everyone knowes😍👍
Muse - they don't "write songs" so much as "create anthems."
muse are grate
@@leejones1116 ahh yes they are a bunch of cheese graters lmao
@@leejones1116 it's spelled great
professional penguin Lee Jones are write!
I was on student placement in a forensic psych ward and I heard "Uprising" being blasted from one of the patient's rooms across the enclosed courtyard. I was conflicted: on the one hand great taste in music, on the other, an "uprising" in a forensic ward was not what I wanted to think about.
2:39 "theyre about to take us to a ride"
first words of the song: come ride with me...😁
You have no idea the range of this guys voice, he is an incredible singer.
TheSoloAsylum 🤔🤣
Sad he's range is not that high as used to be 😢
Bliss... sung live
@@pedromiguel2328 his range is actually the biggest he's ever had the moment lol
He could definitely do Queen songs with no problem
The riff in the last half of this is one of the finest riffs ever made. So, so good.
"This man's vocal range is off the chain. It's just like lidlidlidldildildildlid. Best way to describe Matt Belemy XD love it!
That One Polish_Guy i was right there ..
And he hasnt even heard Matt tálking...;)
Matt Bellamy is our lord and savior
1:55 "If there's a video to this, it has to be insane."
Absolutely correct.
I've seen many bands live in person and otherwise, and these guys are one of the best live acts I've ever seen. Powerful .
Quelle chance vous avez
I've never been the biggest Muse fan in the world, but this song is literally perfect. So good on them for bringing massive, muscular rock anthems (that are so out there!) to big crowds in the mid-2000s.
Same here. Not a big fan of Muse, but this song kicks so much ass, it's ridiculous.
I am big fan of MUSE live ...and during down times. I took my son to a MUSE concert and the look on his face was priceless.
also not a huge Muse guy but I would rate this is as one of the best songs of the 2000-2010 decade
I was never a Muse guy, then I went to see them. Been all over the world watching them now. Until you go, you don’t get it. Once you’ve been, it’s like crack, you need more.
@@benjibradshaw69 I've always liked them, sort of. Then I saw the concert in Rome here on CZcams and immediately thought "I gotta go see them". Found out they were playing in a city 2 hours away within the month. I got tickets and holy crap, it was a freaking religious experience. I will follow them where ever I can. Forever.
Here's what it's about, straight from the writer:
Matt said about the meaning of Knights of Cydonia: "There is this feeling of waking up and trying to fight back, or it’s time to actually try and change yourself and the things that are going on around you. I think to me that’s very optimistic, this strength [...] at the end of “Knights of Cydonia,” when I’m just saying, “No one is going to take me alive” and all that kind of stuff. I think it’s the strength of the human spirit fighting against the forces that are manipulating it."
Incredible song. Would love for you to react to "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop.
Zoso thank you
Appreciate the insight. Definitely badass. I hear this song like once every 4 years while appreciating how amazing the production and composition is. I'll look at it even more fondly now.
He should’ve pinned this comment. Thank you!
Yeah, you can hear about this in several of their songs, most obvious are probably Uprising and Resistance.
Yeah the explanation he was reading on the video was really just explaining the music video, the song is really about he relentlessness of the human spirit.
The most incredible thing about Muse is that they are one of a small group of bands that can put the whole crowd jumping. Saw them live twice (both front row) and you can't see any of those 50k+ people standing still. All either jumping or headbanging. And everyone shouting the lyrics! All of this for 1h30-2h.
Yes, best band to watch live.
well just come and see any band in river plate and everyone will be jumping no matter the band
Just another example of the fact that pound for pound England has the best rock acts in the world. We started it all as well. Beatles, Who, Led Zep then the heavier Black Sabbath. I'm not one to be proud of my country for anything usually but when it comes to music....
not a muse fan myself... but having seen them live twice I can do nothing but agree. :D
I SAW them 5 Times in 20 years. And im am 59 years old and from Germany
Not only that but they always sound better live than on the studio album
If memory serves me correctly, this was the first ever concert filmed in 4K.
The best thing about Muse is that it's very obvious they're having an absolute blast on stage. You can tell they love it as much as the fans do!
Whenever I hear this song I think of Guitar Hero III
Dude, please don't remind me, my fingers hurt just thinking about it.🤣
I think they got one song that I can tolerate....
But maybe u need to be in the mood like this one.. I've never heard it but it sounds OK
larry Johnson nah the crazy rave part on the second part was hard af. I failed it so many times lmao
My life is divided into two distinct points- Before discovering Knights of Cydonia (and by extension, Muse the band) on Guitar Hero III, and After KoC. I'd never heard of the song OR the band until I played that game, and I haven't been the same since.
Jason Geddes me too! I used to LOVE playing this song on GH!
Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
To feel the classical 'MUSE"
This
This.
MORO Knights of Cydonia is classic MUSE
Citizen erased live is amazing
@@theflanman420420 totally! 😍 I've been lucky enough to hear Citizen erased live twice and the first time I cried! 😍Now I'm waiting for them to play my absolute favourite butterflies and hurricanes when I'm there 😍
Oh man, what a flashback! I was obsessed with this band in college. OBSESSED!! Muse has not made a single bad album. They're ENORMOUS in Europe but have only had a couple of hits stateside and it's an absolute crime because they are absolute geniuses. Their cover of House Of The Rising Sun is the best cover of that song ever done, hands down. I BEG YOU to do more Muse!! You will not regret it!!
'Bliss' live is an essential Muse track. As is 'Butterflies and Hurricanes'.
Hysteria too 👍
One-Eye ALL songs of MUSE.
@@nesquikpooower From the first four albums, sure.
Omg butterflies and hurricanes is how I have converted doubters to fans many times over. That piano break, holy god.
Any song from Origin Of Symmetry for that matter
At last! Muse! The beginning is “ the man with the harmonica “with Charles bronson ,a spaghetti western
Please do hysteria by muse ,my favourite
You know it's been so long since I've seen that movie glad you pointed that out thanks now I got to see if I can find that movie again
Charles Barton , the movie is called once upon a time in the west , oops , the tune is called the man with the harmonica! Lots of brooding ,mmm Charles bronson 💓 lol 😆
And this music is signed by one of the greatest conductors, Ennio Morricone !
Psychopad was going to put that ,but couldn’t spell it ( together in electric dreams ...)
but live from this same show or wembley incredible
Muse is literally my favorite band of all time. Thank you for taking the time out and reacting to them!! One of the best bands I have ever seen live!
sameeee!! I can die happy seeing them live and moshing to all my faves
I always thought that drummer is one fo the best I've ever heard. Musically, he's on point. He always meshes perfectly with the song, and doesn't try to show off.
It's hard for people to wrap their heads around all this glorious sound coming from a 3 member band.... DEFINITELY 🔥
Proof you can bring the house down with 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 drummer, and a shit-load of talent!
@@noutubeusrnames 👍💖🎸👏
@@noutubeusrnames Poor Morgan, never gets the credit he deserves!
Truth! I’d say that Rush is the closest thing that I can think of. Different bands of course, but both epic.
I get goosebumps before they're even playing.
Yes Muse!!!
One of my favorite bands ever.
New Born
City of Delusion
Hysteria
Unintended
Take a Bow
They have so many more great songs those are just some of my favorites.
Fonso taste! Not too many people pull CoD out as a favorite but it goes hella hard.
I got goose bumps instantly as soon as the crowd starting singing to the guitar riff at the start
Muse. BEST CONCERT I've been to EVER!!!! They're known to be amongst the very best of live musicians
PS: "Cydonia" is the name of a valley on Mars. Please react to more Muse!! Maybe Queens of the Stone Age soon?
The movie is "Once Upon A Time InThe West", Sergio Leone's masterpiece. You know, the other one besides "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"
Yes! A reaction to some QotSA would be killer.
Love QOTSA too!
Hearing "No One Knows" for the first time all those years ago when my kid was young, it blew both our damned minds!
Yeah, I sat by the Ocean would be a good one
Supermassive Black Hole by Muse is also incredible (especially the Live at Wembley version) !
Dude you get it. You are a rocker now. You're one of us
Muse is anti-fascist, anti-war and anti-dictatorships
muse are probably the best live band in the world today. their stage shows are amazing, and the sounds just the 3 of them produce are phenomenal.
The song that preceded this video was "Animals" , if you're curious about the dude laying on the ground in the beginning
"Once upon the Time in the West"...the BEST Western ever made !!!!
Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale
Ein großartiger Western
I love the opening scene with Jack Elam and Woody Strode is one of my favourite scenes.
Agreed!
@@snoopdoggdoggystyle604 no way it's better than my western omelet 😤
Hell yes!!
Matthew Bellamy is a huge songwriter, guitarist, singer; a true talented artist.
I was at Muse concert in Moscow last summer.
It’s was the best performance ever!
I do love them!
Muse...just friggin' amazing, nuff said.
Not my favorite band but they are my favorite band live hands down.
Seeing Muse live is an amazing experience. I heartily recommend it!
I have been listening to this band fore about 15+ years now. I am an opera singer and love this! I also love all genres of music. Muse is awesome.
I've seen Muse many times and they still take my breath away.
Good show man!
Matt Bellamy has always been inspired by science, space, conspiracies and technology. Most of their albums revolve around one or a couple of themes in that sphere, but more oft than not the specific songs has simpler standalone lyrics and contexts with the general theme of the album as a second layer.
They have also experimented a lot with different genres and styles depending on contexts for each album, or type of song.
Songs you should experience next to grasp their variety should be:
Citizen Erased (Live at Glastonbury 2004 or 2010)
Dead Inside (Music Video)
Algorithm/The Dark Side (Music Video)
Exogenesis parts 1-3
Butterflies & Hurricanes (live Wembley Stadium 2007)
Madness (live at Rome Olympic Stadium or Skavlan)
Oh also, I was at this gig! It was sweaty.
I am incredibly jealous that you got to see them live. There is nothing I want more than to be in a Muse moshpit
Lots of banging tunes from Muse, a real range, love them.
You know it’s a great song when you can get a whole crowd of people to chant along with the riff.
The music in the intro is homage to Ennio Morricone’s score to “Once Upon a Time in the West”.
"you brought two too many"
The entire song is homage to Ennio Morricone
You need to react to Muse: Undisclosed Desires, Psycho, Hysteria, Time is running out... and much more!!! Don't sleep on these songs, trust me.
arsalsedo53 and Plug In Baby!
Citizen Erased noobs
Herman Reyna I feel like Citizen Erazed is an overrated ‘underdog’ song. Many many big and hardcore muse fans say ‘Citizen Erazed, Citizen Erazed!!’ But tbh I don’t find that song amazing or anything. Huge muse fan here for over a decade, still not sure why I can’t value that song as a high one
Micro cuts live
And Panic Station!
I"m 60 and got to know this band through my son. 6000+ hits in less than a day.....Muse fans are numerous!
"The video for this must be insane." Yeah, it is. Not because of that intro but.. yeah, it's pretty crazy.
I am now going to spoil Muse for every Muse fan: Listen for Matt's breath intakes, they're hilarious
I remember I was playing muse for my mum years ago and she pointed it out immediately and now I can't unheard them. Still love muse though.
Thanks a lot, Now this is all I hear. lol
Thank you
The amount of breath he needs to hit those notes in a controlled manner is insane.
Muse - Assassin
This song live is absolutely AMAZING. A perfect end to an amazing performance.
Lot of sound, with only three guys in the band, Fantastic 🎶🎸 the best Ever.Never heard anything like it , Fantastic live Band.🎶🎸☀️🏴
As someone who enjoys music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, I think Muse and other newer bands like this are keeping the energy going for great music!
The intro music is from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' a Spaghetti Western from genius director Sergio Leone... the movie is a masterpiece and its music was made by another genius, Ennio Morricone.
Muse has great songs and this is definetily one of them, I was surprised by that phenomenal intro
Lol, and the western vibe comes from the official video for this song. Worth watching just for the memes :p
RIP Ennio Morricone. He was a genius in his field.
Just watching this Oct2020 and I recognized my fav western theme. Was this song also played in the Six-String Samurai movie..Anyone?
I LOVED seeing someone's first reaction to this 14 years after its release. Still magic and still have goosies.
I’ve seen Muse live 3 times so far, 4 times with a show in April and I get CHILLS every single time Matt Bellamy could just stand there and sing “ooooooo ooooooooo ooooooo” in that beautiful voice of his and I would pay every single time! absolutely underrated band in the US, they’re big but don’t get enough mainstream media attention like they do in other parts of the world astonishing band
Meaning of the song:
Taking its cues from Mariachi bands and the 'Doctor Who' theme tune, the track sounds like a soundtrack to a spaghetti western set in the far reaches of the galaxy and features a chain-smoking trumpeter called Franco. The intro features sounds of horses neighing and galloping, as well as laser guns firing. The track begins and ends in the key of E minor.
Matt said about the meaning of Knights of Cydonia: "There is this feeling of waking up and trying to fight back, or it’s time to actually try and change yourself and the things that are going on around you. I think to me that’s very optimistic, this strength [...] at the end of “Knights of Cydonia,” when I’m just saying, “No one is going to take me alive” and all that kind of stuff. I think it’s the strength of the human spirit fighting against the forces that are manipulating it."
Chris has described the song as "40 years of rock history in six minutes". and Chris also said: "When we wrote 'Knights,' we were listening to a lot of Morricone and stuff like Dick Dale, surf stuff like that. Plus lots of fairly ridiculous '70s stuff too. When we started it, we decided to be quite open going into it. We knew we wanted to do something different."
Howard: Matt was at the back of the bus in Arizona, repeating the jerky riff to death, outside we could see the desert rolling...all that went very well together. Galloping horses, Texas, trumpets etc. We wanted to depict a journey, to make it sound like Joe Meek.
[ Source: www.musewiki.org/Knights_of_Cydonia_(song) ]
Also, fun fact: Cydonia the name of a region on Mars that from above kinda looks like a human face.
So glad you made it to Muse! One of my Top 5 best live shows I've been to, thrice! Great 3 piece. Tons of talent. Matt is a smart guy. His musical themes are always epic. Hysteria, Time Is Running Out, and Unintended turned me on to them.
One of the few big name bands I've actually seen live, put on an incredible show even in small venues.
I love watching your genuine reaction and love for their performance. Muse are incredible live, Matt's vocals are insane and so is the whole band. They really put on an incredible show. I saw them in London in 2019 and it was one of the most amazing moments when Knights of Cydonia came on - the whole stadium was alive.
Finally! Please don't sleep on Muse! Such giant, amazing sounds!
Muse is one of the most under rated power trios out there. They produce huge sounds with only three people in the band.
Their most popular songs are obviously "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Hysteria"
The latter really shows how under rated their bassist is as well.
Only cause Morgan Nicholls doesnt like credit haha, Hes awesome on all the synths and other parts he covers while hiding lol.
Don't think Muse have EVER been under-rated. Haven't you seen the size of the audiences they play to? They have the massive success and recognition they deserve.
@@lemming9984 They're huge worldwide, but in the USA they're massively underrated sadly.
Lemming 998 I think they are loved but not really taken seriously as the powerhouse of talent they are. Finally saw them live and almost fell out in the isle from how powerful they are. I know so many people that don’t think they’re “that great” but they just don’t get it. Fucking brilliant and so under appreciated here in the states.
Uprising is another amazing song by them. This mans amazing vocal range is off the chains!!! Thanks for finally dipping into this. Now let’s do more!!
I just love Muse and specially how Matt does all of his performances! He really seems to enjoy every moment of it, such a great musician and I just LOVE his perfect voice, he's amazing❤️
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One of the best bands I’ve ever seen live, probably THE best
Ahhhhhh!!! MUSE, my favorite band! Own ALL their albums. Had this and their other recorded live shows because i wasn’t able to see them live but made no difference highly enjoyed it. They’re lineup remains the same since 94. Love their mix of rock with classical music and theyre progressively been adding more futuristic sounds in their music. I can go on and on about them but ill just stop lol. Enjoy✨
They need to go back to the sound of their first 3 albums . Shit was the best
Muse is such an awesome band! So many great songs. May I recommend "Stockholm Syndrome", "time is running out" or "Resistance".
Had the fortune to see this performance live because working on Olimpic stadium. The only performance in years on Olimpic stadium, where the saund was more than perfect. Probably it has to do with the fact that this was the official performance of the world tour... I'm feel just blees that had the chance to see all this live...
Muse! Amazing band. I wish I heard more of them over the years. Thanks for sharing!
I feel like an actual idiot rn because Muse has literally made my whole childhood and it seriously brings me back 🥺 ive always wanted to meet them. I love them so much ✌🏻 so here i am, in the back of my car, bawling over a band 😫
I feel exactly the same dude...
So great you started reacting to Muse!! One of my favorite bands for sure!!
You should react to their song Psycho, the live version is mind blowing!
Keep on the good work man!
This is one of the best Muse reactions I've seen so far, appreciating everything that makes Muse Muse, starting from the whole stage presence of the band and the show they pull off up to Matt's insane and unique singing.
Muse is my favorite band.
It's a great reaction!
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
Muse: Hysteria, Assassin, Butterflies and Hurricanes, Uprising
The Krinklebein don’t forget sunburn or starlight
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This is one of my favorite openers ever, something about that Harmonica and the music was just amazing, like super dope!
Muse is in my opinion the second coming of Queen. Their style, their sound, they stage presence, the energy they play with.
There is nothing equal to seeing Muse live. I have been 3 times and will go again one day.
This is the tune that got me into Muse. I'd heard other tracks before but thought they were overly pompous and up themselves. Hearing this made me realise they were just having fun!
So awesome you're reacting to Muse. You should check out some Coheed and Cambria one of these days. Amazing band
I keep requesting it... But he doesnt listen😫😫😫....
I cant agree more... anything of IKSSE would be the shit!
Here for the CoCa requests!
Dude the way he plays his voice like an instrument at the beginning of this song is unbelievable.
One of the all-time great rock songs, even better live than the studio version. Epic!
The song is a reaction to the war in Iraq and specifically George W Bush. He is the 'fool who can be king' who keeps invoking a 'god who sleeps on the job' and the 'fight for our rights' was the fight against draconian anti-terrorism legislation. That whole album was an anti-invasion anthem thinly disguised as space battles.
I don’t recall this ever being the meaning behind the song. Resistance (the single and the album) is a lot more focused on this theme of fighting back and calls out the governments of the world. I somehow don’t doubt that Knights is like you said based upon that though, Muse have always had quite politically charged lyrics in their songs.
Matt Bellamy told me that he made take a bow for Iraq but I don’t recall he said that knights of cydonia is meant to be about Bush and Iraq. Maybe you are right I don’t know.
"The music video for this must be insane."
You have no idea.
I've seen Muse live 3 times. Best live band I've ever seen by far!
SURVIVAL!!! From the LONDON OLYMPICS now that’s a performance!! MUSE ROCKS!! 🤘🏼.. talented band!
5:53 Jamel’s Muse backup vocal audition😆
Yesss more Muse! They have sooooo many amazing songs
Your facial expressions were so awesome I loved your review thanks man.
Muse is an amazing band, and you are absolutely right about the singer having a ridiculously large vocal range. They are just all around one of the best bands out there in my opinion!
These guys are just so ridiculously talented. Up there with Rush and Tool, IMO.
Nice reaction, his voice is amazing.
React to unintended from them.
Thank you
Anything live by MUSE is a must!!!! Saw them in Feb of 2018 in Philly. Amazing live band......
YES!!! Love this band! Probably one of the top underrated bands of all time. Thank you for choosing to watch these!
Come ride with me
Through the veins of history
I'll show you a God
Falls asleep on the job
And how can we win,
When fools can be kings
Don't waste your time
Or time will waste you
No one's going to take me alive
Time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
Commentary on religion: God doesn't care or doesn't exist
Commentary on politics: We'll never succeed as a society if we let the most cruel among us lead us.
Commentary on life: Shit or get off the pot.
Hope that helps. Great videos! Love ya bro.
Spot on!
Guitar Hero! Muse "Pressure" live is incredible as well!
This band fills stadiums for ten years now. This was one of their oldest tracks. I recomend u to watch the wembley concert offline. Its just great.
Saw them live on this tour in Chicago....EPIC!!!
PLEASE LISTEN TO MUSE - HYSTERIA!!! No need for live version.
I used to just lie on my bed with eyes closed and listen to hysteria. It was like giving your brain a roller coaster ride without needing any drugs.
The song talks about fighting for your rights and to come together and take down the oppressors. This song is bases on the book 1984. One of there albums is based entirely on that book.
Which one?
@@maehelsinki6464 The resistance
i dont think knights of cydonia fits with the 1984, resistance might be better fitting
Been to see Muse twice in Milan and the Italians are the best crowd to be with by far.
If there is one fantastic rabbit hole to go down , MUSE is the one!!!