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Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper - Juilliard trained Opera Singer and Vocal Coach Maggie Reneé reacts
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@maggiereneemusic 5 ай бұрын

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@allenporter6586 5 ай бұрын

If one wants to do more BOC...Astronomy live. And you're right a beautiful song about a tragic subject.

@Arkryal 5 ай бұрын

@@allenporter6586 Excellent suggestion, but personally, I would go with "Fire of Unknown Origin", or "Veteran of the Psychic Wars", with a strong preference to the former. But all their songs are awesome, so there's no right answer there, lol...

@cpmf2112 5 ай бұрын

This is not about suicide, it was for a friend of Buck Dharma who had cancer and was afraid of dying.

@terrybemis5695 5 ай бұрын

You should listen to Black Blade off the Cultasauras erectus. It's also different sounding.

@rssii 4 ай бұрын

Great reaction!! BOC is criminally underrated - they are fantastic song writers and performers. Strongly suggest you react to "Death Valley Nights", "I Love the Night" or "Nosferatu" (3rd, 9th & 10th cuts off of 'Spectres') next as a follow-on to this song. Also, highly recommend the live version of "Then Came the Last Days of May" off of their 'On Your Feet or On Your Knees' live album. All four are exceptional. (Actually, pretty much the entire Spectres album is exceptional!)

@TheTomt50 5 ай бұрын

Don't be sad. Donald Roeser said it was one of the most misunderstood songs he ever wrote. Many thought he was referring to suicide. Actually, he wrote it while reflecting on his own mortality and coming to realize that we shouldn't fear the inevitable. The song is about eternal love rather than suicide.

@Arkryal 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Even as a Atheist, I can see a beauty in death. It doesn't need to be sad at all. It's just a resolution. I'd recommend she listen to Ted Nugent's "Fred Bear", it really captures the same sentiment, but obviously in a more personal way, as it was a memorial to his mentor.

@visionaryventures12 4 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@visionaryventures12 4 ай бұрын

When Star Trek: First Contact had been released, I wished they had played this song during the warp ship launch instead of the song they did use.

@robbob5302 2 ай бұрын

Of course he had to say it “wasn’t” about suicide.The same way Paul had to say Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds “wasn’t” about LSD. But those Romeo and Juliet references were included for a reason.

@chaddickhaut140 2 ай бұрын

It's a "carpe diem" song. It's about not letting anything get in the way of being with the one(s) you love because life is too short.

@gwydion56 5 ай бұрын

As a widower of 4 years, and having lost my mom a month ago, this song is a reminder that we are not alone on either side of death. We leave some behind, we join others who went before. Death is a part of life that doesn't have to be only sadness. Just use every moment here as best we can.

@phillipdycaico5949 4 ай бұрын

I lost my wife in 2020. Open your arms to those that need them; love those that need loving; embrace that that needs embracing.

@Darrenski 20 күн бұрын

And I'm not in any way making light of your loss. At my age I've lost 90% of my family, including my eldest daughter. So I know what grief is about. All I'm saying is that this is not a simple song about that. It's far darker than that and the bands name and album title and art should be enough to tell you the truth, and obviously I like the song. It wouldn't be effective if ppl didn't like it would it.

@SeanFication 5 ай бұрын

He said in an interview that he wrote this song after learning he had a heart condition and was trying to come to grips (as a young man) with the understanding of his own mortality.

@MeanOldLady Ай бұрын

What a load of 💩. It's about suicide. Musicians said a lot of shit to get around criticism & censorship.

@andreshernandez1180 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL! Btw my name is Bruce Dickinson, yes, THE Bruce Dickinson.

@Kennethweaver680 5 ай бұрын

Bruce I gave my little brother a I M crew shirt years ago and he wore it until you could see through it it’s now framed in his living room I worked for MSI/Brit row

@Whateva67 5 ай бұрын

Man, you’re Walken the comedy line.

@mph7282 5 ай бұрын

Except when I put my pants on I make hit records.

@MLawrence2008 5 ай бұрын

Hey Bruce, Paul Di'Anno blew you outta the water man!!!!

@rayvanhorn1534 5 ай бұрын

Best skit ever

@ChicagoBeaver 5 ай бұрын

This song is pure brilliance. It's a testament of a true master musician and lyricist. Buck Dharma perfectly combined his intellectual talent and words to create one of best rock songs ever written.

@tonycamacho66 5 ай бұрын

It's her time go, not suicide. People are afraid of death yet everyone will experience it. The reaper appears and let's her know that it's okay, don't be afraid. Let's her know she's not alone, he will help and guide her on her new journey. No more sickness, loneliness, sadness. She is now free of that. She is now truly free.

@CandyxKush 4 ай бұрын

My cousin just passed away. RIP cuz

@winstonmarlowe5254 4 ай бұрын

"came the last night of sadness, and it was clear she couldn't go on"

@Trickishard 2 ай бұрын

@@winstonmarlowe5254i see it as she died of heartbreak after her lover died

@archibalcox 2 ай бұрын

true

@MeanOldLady Ай бұрын

It's about suicide. Not only that but encouraged to embrace it by another foolish soul (Romeo & Juliet). Because of his influence she became suicidally depressed & embraced his ideas & ended her life.

@absea7918 5 ай бұрын

Definitely a haunting song. The lyrics imply someone trying to comfort a lover who is dying. "It was clear that she couldn't go on", he's telling her to not be afraid, and the it gets supernatural, and "he" appears and she takes his hand, and turns backwards and says goodbye. She had become like they are.

@midknightgeek6629 4 ай бұрын

That makes sense for sure, but have to say that I always took it as "she couldn't go on" emotionally. Always thought growing up over the years it was suicide-ish, but my young mind back in the 80s tried to frame it more as a "transitioning", was reading a lot of Scifi & Fantasy and Moorcock at the time 😉Glad I looked into the meaning and found what his intent behind the some was. Makes it that much more amazing and beautiful song!

@gerrydantone6834 4 ай бұрын

One of the great songs in rock history. Perfect performance, vocals and lyrics.

@garyalu5636 2 ай бұрын

It truly is one of the greatest songs ever in Rock... Every time I hear it, it's stands the test of time against any song.

@mikehamme514 4 ай бұрын

This song isn’t about suicide ,it’s about not fearing death,living your life to its fullest

@terrenceplunkett Ай бұрын

“It was clear she couldn’t go on” that’s suicide

@faketheo3432 4 ай бұрын

No need to be sad. It's a love song. About love so strong it transcends life and death. It's about the victory of love over death.

@allengator1914 5 ай бұрын

BOC has said this song isn't about suicide, but rather about eternal love. Give "She's As Beautiful As A Foot" from their debut album a listen. It's a hauntingly beautiful song.

@jimwilcox2964 5 ай бұрын

The worldwide number of deaths daily at that time was about 140,000, his guess was a little off, that kind of info is a lot easier now to find. 140,000 men and women everyday, another 140,000....just doesnt flow as well

@scottfarley3644 5 ай бұрын

Bull. Romeo and Juliet committed suicide. Period.

@scottfarley3644 5 ай бұрын

@@leonmattigosh2525 Does not matter.

@myrdozer 4 ай бұрын

Was thinking of that one for her too! And after that, Then Came The Last Days of May.

@anthonyybarra8519 4 ай бұрын

What about the song, I Love The Night. Or Going Through Motions. From their 1977 album Specters

@russward2612 5 ай бұрын

1976 gave us something special. This year was when we got BOC's Agents of Fortune, Judas Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny and Rush's 2112. These three albums changed my life. I was 12.

@williamreiser3118 5 ай бұрын

I was fourteen 8th grade yes had all those on vinyl

@ericjohnson2137 5 ай бұрын

I was 13 same thing!

@bassslap2001 5 ай бұрын

And it was the Bi Centennial .

@edwardmunoz7853 4 ай бұрын

You forgot ACDC Highway to Hell 🤙

@russward2612 4 ай бұрын

@@edwardmunoz7853 I also forgot LED Zeppelin "Presence".

@happymethehappyone8300 4 ай бұрын

As a man in the winter of my years,, I really can appreciate the message even more than I always have,, With a life well lived & valued,, There should be no fear of our passing.

@billboyd9028 5 ай бұрын

"Like entering different rooms of a song" - I love that analogy... songs like that take real talent in the composition to make it work.... great reaction!

@SG-js2qn 4 ай бұрын

So good ... this is a classic rock song that is utterly amazing and the solo is divinely inspired. Incredible!

@johndoe-gt6gp 5 ай бұрын

Beautifully haunting. It’s been haunting my eardrums for almost 50 years.

@umpdaddy1 5 ай бұрын

What a great observation about the bridge being played with a middle eastern scale progression. I never picked up on it until you pointed it out. This is one of those masterpiece songs that NEVER gets the radio station changed on. It is a gorgeous piece of music.

@leehanson1416 5 ай бұрын

Phrygian mode of major scale. Start on the 3rd note of the major- i.e. play a C major scale, but start and end on E. You get a natural minor scale, but the 2nd note is flatted.

@cdcubs8727 4 ай бұрын

I've always loved how the bass and rhythm guitar are really strong in the third verse, gives me chills still to this day.

@AndyMmusic 4 ай бұрын

The song isn't really about suicide, but about not fearing death and enjoying life.

@Aryaba 5 ай бұрын

This is the song from the "More Cowbell" SNL Skit.

@FeaturingRob 5 ай бұрын

Embracing the inevitable, no matter how it appears, is what the song is truly about. We all pass beyond and leave this world behind. It is nothing to fear. Embrace life fully, live with a few regrets as possible, and don't fear the reaper...we all will meet him, sooner or later. "I got a fever, and the only cure...is MOAR COWBELL!!!" - Christopher Walken, SNL "More Cowbell" skit.

@juanmanuelavendanoclarke8915 4 ай бұрын

This is such a SPECIAL song! In the BEST sense😮

@andrewwelham8633 5 ай бұрын

I always took the message that you have to be brave enough to open yourself to love. To take the leap of faith, to not fear the reaper who will find you no matter what. Dare to live, to sing opera on stage to a packed house. To take your lover's hand. To fly. I don't get sad from this song.

@user-dz9mm3jm9m 4 ай бұрын

Me neither! Never had been saddened by this song and I have loved this song since it’s release in 1976

@dorkyvonmunchmunch9912 5 ай бұрын

🐮🔔 Such a classic song. Love that Mike brought this group to you.

@stonehands4175 4 ай бұрын

As others have said, it isn't a sad song at all. It's actually a very powerful song about love transcending death. Buck Dharma Roesser, BOC's guitarist who wrote the song, was dealing with a serious heart condition (he's fine now) and wrote it for his wife. He's spoken about it many times in interviews.

@phillipdycaico5949 4 ай бұрын

Great, sad song. Best opening for the original tv version of The Stand.

@kenstanley6998 3 ай бұрын

MAGGIE, YOUR REACTION WAS AMAZING. THIS WAS YOUR VERY BEST. AN OPERA SINGER DIGGING BLUE OYSTER CULT. GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE BABY BOOMER MUSIC!!!!!

@godzillalover2 5 ай бұрын

When I first heard this back in the 70's I knew I was hooked for life. You need to hear "I love the night" from the album right after this one. I might want to sponsor that.

@Gsc-2112 4 ай бұрын

Buck such an underrated guitarist need more cowbells

@Undefinedsoundscapes 5 ай бұрын

Songs that shaped my life.

@DavidJacobsvo 5 ай бұрын

NOT about suicide. About not fearing death when it’s your time.

@stoicsceptic8420 4 ай бұрын

“ It was clear she couldn’t go on “ .. not suicide huh ?

@bobsavage3317 4 ай бұрын

@@stoicsceptic8420 Is a terminal cancer patient who dies "able to go on?" This song says, "Yes, she can join those who love her in Heaven." It is all contingent upon the premise stated earlier, "Romeo and Juliette are together for Eternity." You can choose to reject that premise, but that won't change the meaning of the song,

@danhalstead705 4 ай бұрын

@@bobsavage3317 To be fair, part of the reason for the confusion is that Romeo and Juliet did in fact commit suicide. But I agree, that's not the meaning of the song. It's about being there with your lover when it's their time to go, and helping the inevitable go a little easier.

@stoicsceptic8420 4 ай бұрын

@@bobsavage3317 lol, you’re fabricating things to try to prove your point , you are wasted here, try climate alarmism ?

@abrax_7 5 ай бұрын

B.O.C. have whole albums where every song is a journey. Their classic "Astronomy" from the Secret Treaties album is a key to a story told across many years and albums.

@bigtaliberto3092 2 ай бұрын

Hands down one of the most beautifully written love songs. Love prevails, even through death. "The curtains blew and then he appeared." He died and came back to get her sl they could remain together. Gives me chills.

@Eloso3135 5 ай бұрын

You should hear BOC’s song Astronomy (the version off of Imaginos)

@williamjones6031 4 ай бұрын

I've had the pleasure of seeing them live twice. My favorite BOC song and always will be. The beginning of Stephen King's "The Stand" (1994 and best version) features this at the beginning. Some folks back when this was on the radio every day thought it was encouraging suicide but deep down it's a love song. "The love of two is one". Another band with this kind of vibe and depth you need to check out if you haven't already is Kansas. Fun fact: Before they were Blue Oyster Cult, they were The Great White Underbelly.

@jamesmcclain5005 4 ай бұрын

I saw these guys in concert! When they did Godzilla, they had a giant screen with Godzilla breaking through the power lines, it was AWESOME!

@harriotteworthington3147 4 ай бұрын

Been there, done that…. Life was huge when we were young…

@IAMCAVE 4 ай бұрын

The brilliance of BOC is the variety of their songs.

@guestuser2373 4 ай бұрын

"I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell."

@happymethehappyone8300 4 ай бұрын

Blue Oyster Cult "I Love The Night" 🌙 ❤ ...Nuff Said.

@marctowersap8018 4 ай бұрын

Ooh, I did not know that song!!! thank you!!!

@happymethehappyone8300 4 ай бұрын

@@marctowersap8018 You are more than welcome.

@happymethehappyone8300 4 ай бұрын

@@marctowersap8018 You are more than welcome & would you please give it a like,, So That she will possibly react to it..Thanks.

@tmr626 5 ай бұрын

BOC's songs "Debbie Denise" and "Shooting Shark" are really good too.

@martinkingphotography 20 сағат бұрын

Yes, the lyrics are about living life but the underlying melancholy of the melody is undeniable.

@faceplantor5647 4 ай бұрын

Talent and art are eternal👊🏽⚡️

@dalehammers4425 4 ай бұрын

Its not about suicide, its about someone already dying and to not fear death.

@cameltanker1286 4 ай бұрын

Back in the 70's it was said, "Blue Oyster Cult: On your feet or on your knees!"

@warrenbfeagins 4 ай бұрын

As haunting as it is (the inevitability of death being the subject matter), when you REALLY understand it's a love song, it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. He precedes her in death, but comes back to comfort her in her final moments. It's about love transcending death. Great reaction!

@gordonpelto1069 5 ай бұрын

I love the guitar solo in this song Middle Eastern in nature, the guitar solo played over the alternating F minor and G7 tonaiities is more rhythmic than melodic. The scale used over F minor is like melodic minor but with a sharp 4. Over the G7 chord a scale based on C harmonic minor starting on the 5th scale step is used. I'd love to hear this as an Opera!!!

@brianboye8025 4 ай бұрын

This song never disappoints, never gets old, always superb.

@donsavignano4396 5 ай бұрын

On don't fear the reaper that's Donald "buck darma" Roser on lead vocals guitar

@RodneyHennings Ай бұрын

Hey Maggie!!🖐🏾 Most of the Rock songs of the 1960-78 take you on a journey, certain groups, back then were wired that way!! And some solo artist also!!

@zx2781 5 ай бұрын

The Vigil off the album Mirrors remains my favorite BOC song.

@user-po3ev7is5w 4 ай бұрын

God this takes me back. Long nights on the beach around a fire with the guys and gals we surfed with during the day

@justinschauwecker 3 ай бұрын

My dad got to see Blue Oyster Cult perform one of (if not) the first laser light shows during a concert they performed at.

@daveh9335 4 ай бұрын

That's so great when they chose to go e of that guitar break with that extended guitar break high feedback fade.

@trevorchapman1694 4 ай бұрын

It's an appropriate song to play at a funeral

@maggielittle4410 4 ай бұрын

We had this at my husband's two weeks ago.

@maggielittle4410 3 ай бұрын

And at my husband's in March.

@gwydion56 5 ай бұрын

One of the best relax and vibe songs of all time. Chill and transcendental all at once.

@conureron3792 4 ай бұрын

Song does bring tears to my eyes every time. Sad and So beautiful at the same time.

@markhellman-pn3hn 5 ай бұрын

you have a "rock-n-roll" soul !! ... nice

@robertcampopiano6001 4 ай бұрын

Ot was used to good effect in the original version of “Halloween”. It’s playing on the radio as Jamie Lee Curtis and her friend are driving around town.

@dunringill1747 5 ай бұрын

Blue Oyster Cult is criminally unnoticed in modern music history. They were often known as the band for intelligent hard rockers. Much of their music catalogue deals with concepts of fantasy & science fiction, sometimes with a dark theme and sometimes misunderstood as one. If you want to hear a beautiful haunting BOC song dealing with a man's slow transformation into a vampiric minion I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "I Love The Night". Another masterpiece!

@mikebunner3498 4 ай бұрын

Maggie, I realize you are very young! Way back in the day I saw these guys perform in Morgantown, WV. I do not recall if they did this classic tune. But I do remember their closing move, two of the guitars held their guitars up and put them neck to neck AND racked them across each other. What a sound?!!!!! It was a damn good concert........... Back in those days there were several good bands touring. Lots of great shows!!!!!! We had the best cars and the very BEST music!! Juillliard is a great school, but they don't teach this!!! Later pretty lady! Thanks......

@allenjohnstone9945 4 ай бұрын

I have this cd somewhere amongst the hundreds in boxes under my stairs. Had them all decades and they have moved country and province with me. Dont remember listening to any of them since cars stopped having a cd player.

@rogerballoujr.6244 4 ай бұрын

Really great band, so many great songs: Astronomy, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, Career of Evil, White Flag, Black Blade, The Great Sun Jester, Take me Away, Dancin' in the Ruins, Fire of Unknown Origin, Flaming Telepaths, I am the Storm, Imaginos, In the Presence of Another World, In Thee, Joan Crawford, Perfect Water, The Revenge of Vera Gemini, The Vigil, Unknown Tongue, Vengeance (The Pact), and so much more great music, definitely in my top 5 bands of all time!

@mikesill1898 26 күн бұрын

Wow! Great job 👍 one of the best songs ever.

@petrichor649 28 күн бұрын

Loved it when it was released, still do.

@billofalltrades2633 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorite songs ! Great reaction!

@douglasmurphy3794 4 ай бұрын

i cant bring myself to ever listen to this song again, was one the songs my mum had for my dads funeral and it breaks me lol

@LordVolkov 4 ай бұрын

"Oh, there's some cowbell!" 🤣🤣🤣 Check out the SNL sketch More Cowbell for a joke about this song. I also really enjoy Godzilla and Veteran Of The Psychic Wars by BOC 👍

@Cashcrop54 4 ай бұрын

One of the best live bands ever. I've seen then numerous times and they take over the stage and they play at the highest level. Check out "The Last Days of May". Great song.

@albertnavarro1120 4 ай бұрын

The Middle Eastern sound you referred to is an Arabic scale, which goes by several names and has several permutations. Guitarist Richie Blackmore, of Rainbow fame, was very fond of this scale and you can hear it in several songs.

@terrytowelling8114 4 ай бұрын

First gig I ever went to in 1979 was BOC in Leicester, DeMontford Hall.

@Pru1PC Ай бұрын

Now I think you are ready for more… “Veteran of a Thousand Psychic Wars” (live) “Joan Crawford”

@stevenhaffner3299 5 ай бұрын

Steven King basically wrote The Stand around this song. Mesmerizing tune.

@williamreiser3118 5 ай бұрын

Great book and movie.

@Boa_Omega 4 ай бұрын

The original movie opening on a building, looks like a hospital. This song plays over the credits We see everybody is dead! Dropped where they were standing/sitting. Lights fkicker. We pan to a cafeteria when we see this is coming from the jukebox that dies with the power. Turns out we are in a top secret bio-lab. One man at the gate fled. Took the virus from California when he fled with his family. The virus became known as Captain Tripp. Devasted the planet . Thus is the stage set for the movie .

@clivehope8409 6 күн бұрын

Great dead bed song, Imagine being in your bed dieing and putting on this song for the pass you on. Great song

@iron_rush_theater1246 4 ай бұрын

MORE BOC please. Also, this is the song that started the "more cowbell" thing via SNL.

@darrinholscher4897 5 ай бұрын

Check out the Saturday Night Live skit with Christopher Walken. It's timeless.

@mspicer3262 5 ай бұрын

I remember hearing Donald Roeser saying it was more about the acceptance of death, and enduring love. People just misinterpret that the song is about self-deletion.

@andrewrowland6086 4 ай бұрын

This song was released 4 years after my father's death and for a 12 year old grappling with grief, this hit hard. It was perfect though, even though my situation wasn't romantic, the message that death is inevitable and not to be feared really helped.

@markpyle3710 4 ай бұрын

Yeah...Lyrics can Change a Song....Glad you looked them up.

@jamesmcclain5005 4 ай бұрын

This one is mine too, we had so many tapes that were recorded with all our favorites on them, serious mix tape era.

@demrevs4652 17 күн бұрын

1st time I ever heard this song was when the flick The Stoned Age came out.. "If it's B.O.C....how can it be 🐈 ?" 😂

@richarddaigle8777 4 ай бұрын

Dont fear the reaper, live and love.

@troysaylors2177 5 ай бұрын

More cowbell 🎉😂😂 Love your channel

@myrdozer 4 ай бұрын

They have a "Stairway" too, but it's called "Stairway to The Stars" and is a rocker.

@brucewatts8447 4 ай бұрын

The first time I heard this on the radio I thought the guitar solo part was the start of a different song. I was surprised when they vocals came back in.

@pgetty1949 4 ай бұрын

This song was done at the begining of the Steven King miniseries "The Stand"

@jamesmcclain5005 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike!

@rickc661 4 ай бұрын

this was the theme song for the Steven King novel / TV movie. ' the Stand'

@imaginationaryman7995 5 ай бұрын

Check out Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale. This song was inspired by the music of BACH. For more info behind this song search : Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale | The story behind the song | Top 2000 a gogo on youtube. Thank you for your reaction to this song.

@andreshernandez1180 4 ай бұрын

But the live version with the Danish(?) orchestra.

@shadowstrangler1 2 ай бұрын

In the Rock band video game version of the song, there's this thing called a big rock ending where it's mostly used on songs with no ending. Songs that fade away as it ends. Anyway, all instruments go ham for like 10 to 20 seconds before hitting the last note. It's an experience with friends lol

@louduerinck9876 Ай бұрын

It's about love transcending and going on.

@CuttinEJ 4 ай бұрын

Don’t be sad. This story is deeper than you think. He dies first and she has to live on without him. The solo expresses the pain and struggle and turmoil that is life. And then, finally, as the pain and suffering comes to an end, he’s there, waiting for her. She takes his hand and he leads her into eternity. There’s nothing to fear. TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES. ❤ I very rarely recommend a live version of anything, but Blue Oyster Cult has a live version of Don’t Fear The Reaper that is worthy of the rare exception. It’s on the album Some Enchanted Evening. It’s kinda rocked up and has an amazing guitar solo finale that is absolute fire 🔥. I know you would enjoy it.

@thecoogs 4 ай бұрын

That wonderful guitar tone

@steveullrich7737 5 ай бұрын

Such an interesting concept and wonderful sonic experience!

@markgarber3465 5 ай бұрын

My vote is the live version of Veteran of the Psychic Wars for your next BOC listen

@TheRealRedAce 2 ай бұрын

This isn't a sad song. It's about not fearing death - an inevitable natural process.

@mickdarcy3063 5 ай бұрын

You mentioned Stairway and I love the equivalence, though much compressed in this song. The very end of the song: if this is the sound of the journey into eternity, I am down for it!

@justitia257 4 ай бұрын

Happy Easter, beautiful Maggie

@WolfHreda 4 ай бұрын

Two of their other songs that are absolute must-listens: Astronomy, and Veteran of the Psychic Wars. Also, this song was used in the intro to the miniseries for Stephen King's The Stand. They couldn't have picked a better tune.