Classical Composer Reacts to Don't Fear the Reaper (Blue Öyster Cult)

Classical Composer Reacts to Don't Fear the Reaper (Blue Öyster Cult) | The Daily Doug (Episode 580)

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm listening to (Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult. Of course, I'm previously aware of this classic tune...but I wanted to include it on the channel so that it could be represented along with all the other great music I've reacted to on the channel. For a song about mortality, it definitely has an upbeat vibe. I hope you enjoy!
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@rhubarb_runner2 Жыл бұрын

If there's one thing BOC taught me: History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men.

@AndyGrazianoNYC Жыл бұрын

Hey Dr. Doug, I'm from the Band Geeks, currently on tour with Jon Anderson playing “Yes epics and classics” . Our musical director and bass player/guitarist Richie Castellano has been playing 2nd guitar and keys with BOC for the last 20 years. He also co wrote and produced their latest record, which is super good. Love the channel!

@karlspear6729 Жыл бұрын

Don't get in a pillow fight with death unless you are ready to deal with the reaper cushions.

@pammorris7643

40,000 was the accurate number of deaths when this song was popular. It's almost 140,000 now...

@toddc28 Жыл бұрын

Please do more BOC. Any song. They are criminally underrated. They have some very interesting and quirky songs with recurring themes in their music: aliens, biker gangs, and vampires to name a few.

@briannorman952 Жыл бұрын

That whole middle section and guitar solo is one of the scariest and greatest solos ever recorded

@mournblade1066 Жыл бұрын

Agents of Fortune

@miaw6392

I was listening to this at the age of 12 and it hit the adolescent melancholy. Another good BCO song is "I Love the Night."

@miketobey6614 Жыл бұрын

Insane band. Harvester of Eyes into Flaming Telepaths into Astronomy is such a perfect album sequence.

@sledzeppelin Жыл бұрын

One of the great scary songs. But as creepy as it is, it's actually quite comforting. Brilliant stuff. And that solo!

@_Helm_ Жыл бұрын

that cowbell IS the time ticking away, it is that metaphysical addition, Doug!

@daveycretin664 Жыл бұрын

Doug,

@JoriDiculous Жыл бұрын

Great song. But could use a little more cowbell.

@jondhuse1549 Жыл бұрын

The transition from the solo guitar section back in to the riff and the melody is one of the best transitions in any rock song I know...

@edelcorrallira Жыл бұрын

I love that flatlining guitar, that extremely lengthy sustained note that ends in an eery moan/squeal; frankly it's incredible. Personally I love these kind of details, quite a piece.

@samfisher6606 Жыл бұрын

The KZfaq Channel Polyphonic did a video about this song years ago and in his video, he talks about how everyone gets the meaning of this song wrong and how it's about love overcoming death. Basically "dont fear the reaper because our love can withstand death"

@DirkGrosemans Жыл бұрын

Talking 'bout BÖC : Veteran of the Psychic Wars is also a wonderful underrated song.

@j.jennings1722 Жыл бұрын

Your wife knew what was coming up and was preparing you for the heat, Doug! 😁

@user-tn6jm7ew8v Жыл бұрын

With reference to something you said in your introduction, Doug:

@mitchstevens820 Жыл бұрын

BOC - One of the most underrated rock bands ever. Their musicianship and song writing was so next level, many people just couldn't grasp it. How many rock songs do you know where the rhythm guitar is feedbacking the entire song? Check out Heavy Metal: The Black and Silver. Brilliant!