AVATAR "Bloody Angel" - Reaction and vocal analysis Moving and powerful!

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Komentáře • 73

  • @hays9008
    @hays9008 Před rokem +115

    Johannes Eckerström explains the song: “Bloody Angel is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while searching for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of the mirror.

  • @pjameson1981
    @pjameson1981 Před rokem +41

    Avatar are one of my favorite bands, if you continue down the rabbit hole you will learn that no song is the same by them. Avatar are unique and have a fantastic way always trying something different.

  • @purpleelephantdebh
    @purpleelephantdebh Před rokem +36

    metal is a mirror. it's also a way to cope with the hard stuff. well done, Ken. you are really grasping why some of us love metal. thank you for your insight into the music and what it means.

  • @deed5811
    @deed5811 Před rokem +16

    Exactly! Metal will tackle any subject, even those most want to ignore or deny.

  • @The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage
    @The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage Před rokem +32

    I love how theatrical Avatar is with their music and videos.
    It's almost like the band is from another world and they're opening the curtain for us.
    Amazing musicianship and compositions too.
    I've listened to five of their albums at this point, and love all of them

    • @deed5811
      @deed5811 Před rokem +3

      They are really fun to see live! I'm a sucker for theatrical bands.

    • @papaskazoo5860
      @papaskazoo5860 Před rokem +2

      @@deed5811they are on tour right now, just saw them in San Diego tonight!

    • @deed5811
      @deed5811 Před rokem

      @@papaskazoo5860 I've seen them 3 times 😃

  • @swedething
    @swedething Před rokem +9

    Ken, you’re so right about what it means being a human caught in a system! You might want to break out, but alone it’s just not possible, so you do what you have to do to survive.
    On another note: Avatar are awesome, deeply rooted in the Gothenburg Sound, and still doing their thing. Love it.

  • @crystalrainfeather
    @crystalrainfeather Před rokem +25

    Avatar are a truly unique & phenomenal band. Immense talent & creativity with all members. Johannes (singer) can do super low to super high, all in-between, growls, fry, etc). They've been around over 20 yrs & always keep things fresh. I do hope you'll check out more by them, esp anything live. A band my soulmate introduced me to is another I'd recommend.. Cattle Decapitation. (The name.. ikr?!). They are a bit heavier & harder, but address environmental & animal suffering issues.. our apathy & responsibility).❤️🤘

    • @thevilifyingforce
      @thevilifyingforce Před rokem +1

      Yes! Cattle Decap is amazing. Scourge of the Offspring is on heavy rotation.

  • @zyrphath
    @zyrphath Před rokem +14

    I've seen probably most of all Bloody Angel reactions out there, and yours stands out in that few others pick up so quickly (if at all) on the commentary on the, let's say blemishes, of and on human nature. Thoroughly great video!

  • @skx8050
    @skx8050 Před rokem +4

    Welcome down the Avatar rabbit hole, I recommend their songs, "The Eagle Has Landed" , "Torn Apart", "A Statue Of The King". "The Dirt I'm Buried in" and "Let It Burn" (Live). But, whichever way you go, you have just discovered one of the most versatile and amazing Metal bands there is.

  • @Lisa-ek2qc
    @Lisa-ek2qc Před rokem +8

    My favourite Band
    Seen them live this Month and it was fantastic. Waited two years to see them.
    As a girl i get asked a lot why i like metal and you nailed it as you said that metal shows the dark side of life. But it unites the metalhaeds around the World that we know we're in this togheter and we face it toghether

  • @prestonrodd7555
    @prestonrodd7555 Před rokem +3

    I hope you will continue exploring this amazing band! With 9 albums under their belt, and the strength to go Independent after 8 of those, they are a band us die hard fans are now responsible for bringing them to the masses!

  • @ttusna
    @ttusna Před rokem +10

    I love Avatar. My favourite from the is A Secret Door. It has Corey Taylor in it too. Would be fun to see you try to learn growls and screams :D

  • @rogerhouben9230
    @rogerhouben9230 Před rokem +4

    The live version of this is amazing!

  • @deed5811
    @deed5811 Před rokem +5

    Favorite moment 🤔. The whole video! But 11:26 sequence. The disgust and disappointment of Johannes' stare packs a punch. "You did this!"

  • @nessxergling157
    @nessxergling157 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you very much for an excellent reaction. Many reactors for some reason just don't quite get the meaning of this song. You hit the nail on the head with taking responsibility for personal guilt, what ever that may be to each individual. The video just being one example. Again you got the meaning of the video too. Yes Johannes' voice is incredible in terms of having so many singing styles - i've lost count, all of them done well. Not only that, he is capable of really high notes (Going Hunting) and very low (So Sang The Hollow). Yes, metal music can be deep and can touch on various morals. Avatar are not afraid to do this, and also are not afraid to have fun (A Statue Of The King) if you would like some light hearted fun. Their stage performances are just as good as their videos, they put a lot into them.

  • @AK00777
    @AK00777 Před rokem +5

    Gosh, I really love your channel. This was cool, I love Avatar. Avatar Country is a fun one.

  • @tyler3239
    @tyler3239 Před rokem +3

    I saw avatar live a couple of months ago can confirm they were amazing 🤘🏼

  • @corinna007
    @corinna007 Před rokem +2

    This and "Tower" are probably my favourite songs by them that I know. This song, because, well, you can already see, and "Tower" because it's so creepy and dark but also really thought provoking (it's about a toxic/abusive relationship from the abuser's point of view).
    And yes, that is why we love metal. It doesn't shy away from the darkness, but rather embraces it and reflects it back so that it can be understood. For me personally, metal music has really helped me learn more about myself and grow as a person. The power of metal on the psyche is incredible

  • @psychodroid6369
    @psychodroid6369 Před rokem +4

    Avatar are an excellent band have done loads of videos

  • @randalladams7692
    @randalladams7692 Před rokem +3

    Love it the darker the better kick ass band loved his make up that's what I call art good job you a metal head know love it your cool

  • @coryhuff8083
    @coryhuff8083 Před rokem +1

    Your comment on metal more less holding a mirror to societies potential darkness is a insight to your understanding of metal music. This coming from a long time metal fan. It’s appreciated.

  • @littlearsehole75
    @littlearsehole75 Před rokem +4

    I recently became obsessed with this band. Good pick!

  • @4211234
    @4211234 Před rokem +1

    saw this live on norway rock a few years back, he stood out from the rest of the artists, his voice was so clean!

  • @parkerjoseph7029
    @parkerjoseph7029 Před rokem +2

    just got to see them two nights ago for my birthday weekend, they are absolutely crazy. one of the best and most interactive bands i’ve seen and they genuinely care for the audience. they are incredible.

  • @matt-oo6fu
    @matt-oo6fu Před rokem +3

    Avatar's a really really fun band. This song is very dark and the music video is too, but they're a very flashy, theatrical band that's INCREDIBLE live!
    If you do any other songs by them, I HIGHLY recommend checking out a live performance. "The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country" is nice and upbeat, and their performance at Alcatraz 2019 is the best one, IMO. Country mixed with metal, by a Swedish band, lol.

  • @thevilifyingforce
    @thevilifyingforce Před rokem +4

    Loving your wading into Metal! My favourite band is Gojira and I'd recommend Vacuity(contemplative, I think of it often in my fight against MS), Global Warming(fairly self evident) or Shooting Star(dealing with loss, was written while the mother of two members was fighting cancer and eventually lost her battle against it, always makes me think of my late Father when I hear it come on.)

  • @Ginger_Monster
    @Ginger_Monster Před rokem +6

    This one is the favorite fan's choice. The band always have very cinematic videos!
    This is a song about the NKVD (People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs; later known as KGB), how they sentenced millions to be executed or sent to Siberia to labour camps. "Bloody angel" is a NKVD officer who just approved one death of an "public enemy" after another. And the frontman of Avatar embodies the demon who haunts him in his mind.
    And ss Johannes Eckerstrom said, ‘Bloody Angel’ is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while you search for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of a mirror. Everything you touch, you break. Everyone you try to save you hurt and push further away.
    Interesting fact: Johan Carlen was inspired by Dogville and Manderlаy by Lars von Trier when building the scenery for the clip. For the first time, the band shoots their play separately. Just on a black backdrop.
    Check out Smells like a Freakshow, New Land, The Great Pretender (official video not on official page for some reason), Going Hunting, Night Never Ending, Vultures Fly, Tower, Construction of Souls. Black Waters, Scream Until you Wake, In Napalm, Child, Legend of the King, Wormhole.

  • @HiHoSilverAwaaay
    @HiHoSilverAwaaay Před rokem +2

    Avatar is extremely underrepresented

  • @djaanar5576
    @djaanar5576 Před rokem +4

    Hi, great reaction! But if you really want to hear the singer's ability, you should check the live version!

  • @papaskazoo5860
    @papaskazoo5860 Před rokem +2

    Avatar is incredible and so so underrated! I think they have the ability to make it big in America. The whole band is so immensely talented.

  • @PInnHeAd
    @PInnHeAd Před rokem +1

    Their scene on stage is extremely minimilastic, yet the stage never feels empty, they are all good at taking up space on scene, but the singer, Johannes is exceptional as a front man.
    Also i have been asking for avatar a few times i believe, do not want to spam comments with it, but i love you did a video on them!

  • @garvisx6393
    @garvisx6393 Před rokem +3

    Good choice!

  • @ryanmyers723
    @ryanmyers723 Před rokem +1

    Appreciate the depth in your interpretation. They give quite the performace on stage. Quite the fascinating band.

  • @Luana6350
    @Luana6350 Před rokem +2

    Great song - great reaction👍

  • @kellymullins9706
    @kellymullins9706 Před rokem +4

    You should check out a live version of this song, it’s incredible!

  • @rickydaniel657
    @rickydaniel657 Před rokem +3

    PLEASE ken, you can’t have a Metal Month without listening to Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars, watch their live recording video.

  • @haleyw5677
    @haleyw5677 Před rokem +1

    Avatar is my absolute favorite

  • @joshmcclung4647
    @joshmcclung4647 Před rokem +1

    This song doesn't get the love it should..imo its a perfect song

  • @jesperjuhl6494
    @jesperjuhl6494 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great that you explore different genres :)

  • @prestonrodd7555
    @prestonrodd7555 Před rokem +1

    Oh, I've already commented. Well, here I go again! I would challenge you you find two songs of theirs that sound alike. Avatar is band of constant growth and critique themselves harshly on sounding too similar to what they've done before. In particular, their Live shows are fantastic.
    For an idea of their full spectrum: Hail The Apocalypse, Going Hunting, The King Welcomes You to Avatar Country, Torn Apart, A Secret Door. Inspired by Beethoven, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy and Devin Townsend (to name a few)

  • @SubwaySweden
    @SubwaySweden Před rokem +1

    I'm not that into Avatar but I keep coming back to this specific song... I think it's brilliant in so many ways.
    ps. you might want to check out Fleshgod Apocalypse - The day we'll be gone (acoustic)..... it's a beautiful song in so many ways.

  • @adamjanshego
    @adamjanshego Před rokem +1

    i see Avatar i click like!

  • @ChiliKanaPelaa
    @ChiliKanaPelaa Před 5 měsíci

    This is best reaction I see this far. Thank you 😊

  • @rubysmolen5155
    @rubysmolen5155 Před rokem +2

    I suggest Jonathan youngs metal covers of poor unfortunate souls (the little mermaid), his covers of the plagues and deliver us with Caleb hyles (prince of Egypt covers)

  • @veevamm3642
    @veevamm3642 Před rokem +2

    More Avatar. Can I suggest Going Hunting.

  • @eiriknordahl5112
    @eiriknordahl5112 Před rokem

    Hey Ken! Love that Avatar gets highlighted on YOUR channel! Thanks

  • @Aughtel
    @Aughtel Před rokem +1

    the video is really intense
    until the end with the dog's tongue flopping out

  • @darryllzwiers7257
    @darryllzwiers7257 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I feel like the dog symbolizes the hound of hell

  • @ljf1221
    @ljf1221 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love metal...but not "cookie monster" vocals. My husband got me into Avatar..and I have enjoyed the ride. The Eagle Has Landed is my favorite Avatar song. Johannes is all character....awesome to see live! Granted I love the songs Johannes sings more...but what can you expect from a 2nd alto choir nerd. Rob Halford Is my metal singer love. Just found your page...do some Judas Priest..If you have I apologize. gotta look into the archives. Dickison Iron Maiden. Even Sebastian Bach is an amazing singer...

  • @antidote3910
    @antidote3910 Před rokem +1

    Do a reaction to the band Warrant, they have great ballads, such as Sometimes she cries, I saw red, Heaven, Bitter pill, Blind faith

  • @azja6666
    @azja6666 Před rokem +1

    Please react to Motionless in White! Great metalcore band. Maybe "Voices" or "Reincarnate" live🤘

  • @stephenpetrovich2383
    @stephenpetrovich2383 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The cool thing with this song is that it does not follow the standard verse, chorus, verse chorus.. structure that most somgs follow...

  • @skykissell9001
    @skykissell9001 Před rokem

    Please check out the live one take performance of the band “monuments” and the song is called “cardinal red.” It’s one take live vocal performance and the songs is incredible.

  • @hakanjonsson1478
    @hakanjonsson1478 Před 11 měsíci

    It's kinda,sad that that you did not go with the live version. The video is ok, the live version is epic😊

  • @supriyadiadi8148
    @supriyadiadi8148 Před rokem +1

    Next reaction VOB "ENTER SANDMAN "Metalica cover VOB BAND TRIO HIJABERS from 🇮🇩 VOB consert LIVE AT FRANCE. TRANS MUSICALES DE RENNES 2021👍

  • @Windwalker20
    @Windwalker20 Před rokem

    Hey, i have seen alot of your reviews and i like your style. Music is good to my ears no matter what genre. Metal at heart but aslong it catches and moves me. Now i have a wish for a reaction and i dont Get why There is such a low reaction on Trevor Morris (composer) and Einar Selvik the lead. (Wardruna) Viking Suite is a must. Would love to hear your reaction on the piece🤘😊

  • @EnslavedAngel_bruh
    @EnslavedAngel_bruh Před rokem

    My suggestion is a bit of a newer band that is really interesting and definetly Deserves more attention And that is Tallah and Especially their Song-Shaken (not stirred) Justin is an absolute beast of a vocalist and I would really like to see your reaction to him

  • @joeklick1167
    @joeklick1167 Před rokem +1

    How have you not reacted to Dream Theater.

  • @JS-kr7zy
    @JS-kr7zy Před rokem

    I think its a weird that vocalist reaction channels have missed La Dispute. I guess everyone just forgot about them.

  • @MrALGALIAREPT
    @MrALGALIAREPT Před rokem

    Check out skynd Richard Ramirez video

  • @supriyadiadi8148
    @supriyadiadi8148 Před rokem

    Next reaction VOB "GOD ALLOW ME PLEASE TO PLAY MUSIC"_ 'MV VOB BAND ROCK TRIO HIJABERS from 🇮🇩 VOB AMAZING super talented ♥️🤟

  • @vo7724
    @vo7724 Před rokem

    I thought this was a vocal analysis not a philosophy analysis....

  • @That-Ginger-Chick
    @That-Ginger-Chick Před rokem

    I wonder if the dog represents the nazis since Hitler famously favoured German Shepherds

    • @Lisa-ek2qc
      @Lisa-ek2qc Před rokem

      I think of it as a sign of loyalty that the Person lost as the dog is leaving the scene. As if like his dark side is displayed to the publik

  • @Makethemsayoyvey
    @Makethemsayoyvey Před 4 měsíci

    This song has nothing to do with the "holocaust"

  • @KrankyClownFPS
    @KrankyClownFPS Před rokem

    Mary month of metal you say? Soilwork is a must!:
    When Sound Collides
    Nerve
    Stabbing the Drama
    Spectrum of Eternity
    Antidotes in Passing
    The Windswept Mercy
    There, you have choices lol.

  • @KrankyClownFPS
    @KrankyClownFPS Před rokem

    And FYI Metalocalypse = BRUTAL