Everyone needs to have someone look at them like Mark Tremonti looks at Myles Kennedy right after Myles hits and holds that extended really high note near the end! That is pure love and pride in a job extremely well done! AlterBridge is a really great band of musicians!

Seen AB over 10 times, meet the whole band once, and mark at a few Tremonti shows. They are amazing people. I can honestly say this is the greatest rock band of my generation. Go see them live it you get the chance. Rock on!!

Alter Bridge is an amazing band. Saw them 3 times. Each time they evolve, never been desapointed.

I saw a comment on another reaction from a person who was at the show. Apparently the applause went on for even longer than what they show here. Incredibly well deserved. Myles is an incredible vocalist.

Marc Tremonti is criminally underrated. Doug, you need to check out Marc singing Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon"... yes, really...

So it's very interesting to note, that despite the fact that Myles is one of the greatest vocalists ever.... in any genre, that he too has songs that he's afraid to do. This is the only time they've performed this song live. There are two things i would draw attention to. 1) When "The Note" is hit ... Look at Tremonti's face of pride when he looks over to Myles when he NAILS IT. 2) ... the very last note, when myles raises his right hand to finish the song.... The Adrenaline shakes!!!! I've had moments like that on stage, when my band played a song so much to my satisfaction, that my entire body got the shakes!!! This is an incredible reaction of an incredible performance. Oh .. i'm going to add a 3rd thing to watch.... Tremonti's harmonies in the chorus ... so good... switching up in two places in his harmonies... so amazing. (when you hear it, you'll know! :) ) so let's give Tremonti some props here too... his vocals are spot on.

You MUST do 'Cry Of Achilles', the leadoff track from their best album, Fortress. Hands down, their best song!!

One of the absolute best bands in rock…they have been doing this since 2004, and Creed before that, but this song especially live, wow!! Goosebumps every time

So glad you reacted to this one and enjoyed it, Doug! I only got into Alter Bridge 2 years ago after seeing Myles’s work with Slash (which has tons of other killer rock songs for you to react to btw!). This specific song and performance has become an all-time favorite. Saw them in concert for the 1st time 3 months ago and was so impressed that I got tickets to see them again in August. Please do more Alter Bridge soon!

By far and away they are my favorite band. I've seen them on several occasions and they are even better live than in their studio albums. In fact, last April I took my GF who is more of a country music fan to one of their shows and she was absolutely blown away. Once more, she was move to tears by the songs watch over you and words darker than their wings. It was an absolutely amazing night.

Is it me or is Doug's air drumming getting better and better? :D

I was there the night it was filmed. It was even better being there. Great night, great song and a great band. You need to check out more of their stuff 🤘🏻

I've seen AB 11 times live, and I've only heard this song performed once. It was truly spectacular then, but I would have given up all those shows to go to this one. AB are the nicest, most down to Earth guys on the planet, and they don't get the recognition they truly deserve. One thing I want to point out that wasn't said was Brian's descending bass line in the bridge. Those 2 runs he does brings so much to this performance. Glad you enjoyed!

That performance gives me chills every time I see it. My favorite band.

‘That note’ is gonna blow ur head off

Just an amazing song ,this live version is phenomenal

THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING! How have I never seen this channel before?! Someone with *so* much knowledge. This is exactly what I want from every reaction video! THANK YOU so much!!

I've been following rock music for 60 years. AB are my favourite band of all time. Never tire of their music, live or recorded. Just the absolute best!!

Yes Doug!! I am beyond excited for you to react to this one 🤘🏻🤘🏻

As soon as I saw you were reacting to this I knew you would love it. Amazing lyrics, amazing composition, amazing performance.

One of my favorite bands since I was about 14 or 15. No matter how much I listen to their music it always blows my mind and puts me in a good place mentally and emotionally. Interesting fact, Myles Kennedy played trumpet and has a four octave voice

Hell yeah! Thanks for doing this one, absolutely love it, that's why I suggested this one 😁

I love that the primal reaction of someone that may never have heard the song is to appreciate the levels and instinctively feel the beat and vibe with it. 😀😀🤘🤘

So glad that you have gone back to this awesome band. Thank you.

As commented in other places. "He hit that high note like it owed him money"

Alter Bridge is seriously one of the most talented bands of all time. Really wish I could have seen this song live with the orchestra playing. It’s a journey that is so true to life. #RockOnMyFriendsV

Another excellent discovery. Thanks!!

Thanx for a great reaction to a great track that I have not heard before, Doug! Wow!

Whoah that album collection keeps on growing ... Quite a nice ride this is :)

found this song a few years ago, and love love love it, when I saw you were reviewing it, I was immediately excited.

Damn, is that Similitude of a Dream on vinyl? Nice. AB Royal Albert Hall Blu Ray is one of the all time great concert recordings imho.

Lovely video, thanks Doug.

Dr. Doug! Love your videos, I LOVE Alter Bridge, and this performance has to be one of their best. Don't think I've ever clicked on a video so quickly. Thanks for checking it out! (Also, the rest of the album is excellent, I'm sure you'd enjoy it on or off camera!)

Oh I am so thankful that you returned to Alter Bridge!!

Words can portray a sense, the wings that give words life give meaning.

So glad you reacted to this one.

There is a personal story of Miles around this subject, His dad died when he was young as a result of the refusing medical help due the encouragement of the religious group. That effected his views towards faith and religion. Great analysis. Thank you Doug.

Love your analysis of this song and, of course, your reaction. Thanks for doing this one. Top 3 Alterbridge songs.

Got to know them by a reaction. !st album I bought was Fortress. When listening to that song, itself: the album cover blew my mind! (I've been photographing a lot, before my eyes made it a struggle) To make such a photo about a song like this is soooo ingenious! I love that song. Dearly! But in combination with that pic: sheer bloody art! Pls, folks: take a look at that album cover. Then listen to that song. You'll see what I mean! Greetings from the far north of Germany!

I bought this album when it released, and I've listened to this song many dozens of times. I never put together the meaning. Thanks for opening my eyes and getting me to dig a little deeper. This is also one of the few (in my opinion) instances in which a song performed live has better quality and cohesiveness than the studio version. I just love it. Nice review too, by the way.

10:27. I believe the title came from the phrase "Dark Wings, Dark Words" from a book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, because Mark is a fan. I think the phrase means about the bad news the ravens bought whenever they came.

Never paid much attention when Tremonti was with Creed but now he's matured as a guitarist, musician and composer and gained much more respect, totally deserved. Kennedy is sensational and the rest of the band play their roles very well.

Really enjoyed the video 😃

your immediate recognition of chords is really impressive

Powerful!!!

❤❤❤ thank you for showing the best band ever.

Thanks for the reaction Doug and introducing me to different aspects of the song even though I've heard it so many times. Thanks again. REALLY Doug! You've only heard two AB songs? Wow, you've got a great time ahead of you hearing a great many more of their fantastic songs. Try 'Cry of Achilles' the Lyrics version sometime, you won't regret it.

Good one! Thanks!

Saw them on April 1st for the 1st time and it was awesome. Waited since the beginning to see them and then they released Pawns and Kings and came close to home right after releasing it. So I just had to go and I got exactly what I expected, a great show. You need to do something off of Pawns and Kings on your channel, I'll be waiting.

I've been listening to this album a lot recently, it's a masterpiece.

That high note is something that makes you feel like having a cigarette after even if you never smoked.

Love Alter Bridge / Miles. 'Wonderful Life' (also ABIII) makes me cry.

You reaction was fabulous, I really enjoyed your analysis of the discussion between 2 people. Ive never watched an entire reaction because too many people stop the video to jibber-jabber and make it all about them. YOU waited til it was over. Bravo, constantly stopping kills the sing, like listening to a record skip. Subscribed to your channel.

This is one of my favorites Doug appreciate your thoughts on it and yes PLEASE do more AB!!! Some great suggestions have been given already and I’d like to throw in a few more Waters Rising off Fortress, Rise Today off Black Bird and Fable of the Silent Son off Pawns & Kings. The last is lesser known to date, is their longest song and has some cool tempo and key changes I think you’ll like. Certainly worth a good listen! Keep of the great work 🍻

Doug you need to check out Mark Tremonti SINGING Frank Sinatra songs, and Sinatra's band plays with Mark! I think you'll be SHOCKED!

I’ve been shadow watching your videos for a long time, I’ve been waiting for your reaction to this specific live performance of this song. When Myles hit that f# and you called it a successful score with the touchdown signal, I decided to subscribe. Please do more Alter Bridge reaction videos! I highly recommend the first song I ever heard from them, In Loving Memory. I think of my Mother when I hear this song. Do the studio version for the full effect as they don’t perform it live often and tend to chop it up for live performances into medleys. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

I wish this video had gotten a lot more views than it has. Such a beautiful and amazing song. And a spectacular performance. It deserves to be seen. I see a comment below recommending Cry of Achilles. I concur. Wholeheartedly. Definitely one of my favorites. There was a fan video contest associated with it; I like the winning fan video, too.

I always took the title “words darker than their wings” to mean when someone is suffering from depression even words of encouragement can be damaging. Somebody may have the best of intentions trying to help someone ease their condition but could make things worse. But I don’t know that’s just my take. Love Alter Bridge, my favourite current band.

Awesome song

It's funny that Alter Bridge is the only band that can rip tears out of me in such a way, they're magicians!

I’m not one to be easily impressed by musicianship and voice delivery but man that high note gives me literal goosebumps. It is most likely all the moving parts, the immaculate orchestra arrangements, the chord progression and tasty guitar layerings and the AMAZING high note on top that sells it. But shout out to the sound engineer that made the crowd roar really come through right after. Makes me weep.

Thank you for this one Doug creed is my 2nd favorite band behind iron maiden and this is probably 1 of the greatest live performances ever

... I was there 🙂👍

Interesting song, don't know if I'd call it Metal but entertaining none the less. Mark has always been a big guitarist inspiration to me, Creed was huge when I was growing up so followed his style closely when I was learning to play

​hello Doug. i want to see your face to this song..i love it(greetings from greece)

"I heard this is one of the fans' favourite". You can see the reason why, sir. Hear that high note alone at the outro

The ionian cadence in this song is so sweet to listen to

Tremendo 🖤🤘🏼

JUST DONT LOSE HOPE!!

Just the look on Tremonti's face when Myles hits that note is worth it. It says "We all knew you could do it bud."

Alter Bridge are just incredible to listen and watch! Would love you to check out Cry of Achilles!

Also in ABIII there's Slip To The Void, such a crazy track for Myles vocals.

The title is a reference to Game of thrones and chorus is wishing for the other to fing the truth

and this woooorrrldd

You gotta Alter Bridge's Metalingus Doug, it's the most energetic yet simultaneously introspective track there's ever been

I was there for this show, when Myles hit that note I think I jizzed myself.

Hello! I just started watching your reaction videos of Alter Bridge so I'm not sure yet what all of their songs you've reacted to but since you reacted to this one, you most definitely have to react to The End Is Here from the same concert. It's amazing! I think you will like it! Please react to it soon and thank you in advance 😇

Tremonti sang a lot of parts in Creed also.

"Words Darker than their Wings" is a quote from "A Song of Ice and Fire" (Game of Thrones) - it refers to the ravens that carry messages between the kingdoms. Was hoping you'd give this one a listen :)

Love that you reviewed this performance!! Thanks Doug!

Alter Bridge IS the religion

Blackbird live is the one for me

The title “Words Darker Than Their Wings” is a reference to the TV Show Game Of Thrones

“They played the butt out of that”…lol. Epic comment.

Brilliant been waiting for this reaction. Add Orchestral collaborations, Biffy clyro space, and architects animals to you list please please please

the best intro eveeer

Doug just thought you would be interested in knowing there is a Alter Bridge ORCHESTRA ONLY "Words Darker Than Their Wings" on youtube. There is so much that is lost when the band is playing. Understandably . As the band should be up front in the sound.Check it out.

I'm so glad that you made this video! Alter Bridge, Rush and Dream Theater are my all time favourites bands ever. And you have videos of all of them. i've seen AB twice, cause i'm from south america, and its hard to them to come here, don't know why, but they are absolutly amazing. Since 2004, personal favourite band. And it's curious that you have made the two songs that i most enjoy of them. blackbird and words darker than their wings. if i can add one more to the list, i would say, "Fable of the Silent Son" of their last album (2022). Thanks for your work!!

Great reaction. I was lucky enough to be at that gig. That was the very first time they played that song live!!! That high note gets me every time. As a composer, I thought you'd appreciate the Orchestra only version. Enjoy. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hteqprKbm7WUpas.html

Your videos are amazing! Hugs from Brazil! Please, by the gods of metal, react to this Aria Of Bravery by Majesty. and also: Dante Inferno by Iced Earth

How about "Alone Again Or" or "The Daily Planet" by Love (from their classic album "Forever Changes") or any of the following by Starcastle: "Lady of the Lake", "Fountains", or "Stargate/Sunfield"?

Doug, you have to do Cry of Achilles!!!!

Have you ever heard of shinedown ? You should give them a listren

Of course in my own opinion, Alter Bridge is the best current band out there today, I don’t think they have enough exposure.

Check out Mark Tremonti's cover of Frank Sinatra's "I've Got You Under My Skin"

Great reaction and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you don't push Alter Bridge back any longer. Here are some songs that I think you'll enjoy: Find The Real Show Me a Leader Pawns & Kings Cry of Achilles Open Your Eyes Addicted to Pain End is Here Watch Over You Before Tomorrow Comes

Time to react to Mark Tremonti singing Frank Sinatra I reckon. Great video Doug

the progression is normal it is half step down so concider everything as sharper than what sonically is in theory they wrote it according to G but is transposed half step down to F#

Nice one! If you like orchestra with metal you must give it a go to Dimmu Borgir. I suggest the song named as the band, live Wacken 2012. It would take your channel into a new level ;)

If I am not mistaking this is basically the same members of Creed just Myles instead of Stapp Tremonti and rhythm section were tight when I saw Creed in 2000 In Orlando