⏩ Video Question: What Polyphia and OG Guitar God collab do wish happens next??? For me it would be Al Di Meola! For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

Love how Scott is getting more recognition throughout these new songs

not many people have noticed this, but as the piece goes on, they go up in floors, and the difficulty of the piece goes up till they hit the roof with Steve Vai there

Literally cried when I heard Steve Vai part and realized they all sat at the chair and went a level higher or rather they were showcasing different styles of those players that sat on the chair. And I just succumbed to the beauty of it. I love how they did everything in the video. Loved it

That end note is SUCH a Vai finish. Unbelievable. Such a great collab.

Polyphia has been my favorite band for many years now, but Steve Vai was the one who introduced me to instrumental guitar music and made me fall in love with it 18 years ago, so this really feels like a real full circle moment where Steve is passing on the torch to the new generation. Despite the age, he looks like he is part of the band. Maybe they should just become a 3 guitar band like Periphery...lol...By the way, if you haven't checked out Periphery, they are definitely a must listen...Lots of interesting rhythmic stuff going on.

I've listened to this song about 20 times already and Vai's lead are still giving me goosebumps. The ending with all 3 guitars is such a sonic assault.

Every time I listen to them I am just flabbergasted at how good the drummer is. It’s ridiculous how easily he just brings the whole song together

My favorite thing about the cinematography of ego death is the use of color and positioning to represent ego. The title of the song, Ego Death, already keys you in to the story that this song is telling. They start off with everyone wearing mostly black clothes with white shoes, in an almost entirely white room and the pitch black throne. Tim lounges on the throne like he owns it and shreds a classic Tim solo that is reminiscent of the early solos he used to play, with the polish of experience. The shot of the whole band in this scene has Tim front and center. Then they shift to a grimier second story of the building, with more harsh natural light and with more white on everyone's clothes. This time, Scotty gets to sit on the throne and show off his unique style, and when it cuts back to the band he's the one in the lead, the focus of the camera. Abruptly, it jumps to the roof, with less harsh lighting and everyone wearing almost completely dark colors, except for Tim's white shoes still denoting him as the "leader." But now instead of trying to take turns sitting on the throne, they all face it as Steve is revealed, the only person with a mix of black and white clothes. When they play as a group, he is placed in front of the rest of the band, with Tim, Scotty, and Clay all in an even line. Then it cuts to the three guitarists playing back to back and then Tim and Scott peel off to stand on the same line as Vai. The whole song is a story of their journey in the music scene, trying to come into their own while still remaining humble and showing deference to their influences and those who came before, while simultaneously acknowledging their own place in the future of guitar music.

This reaction was everything I wanted it to be as a fellow percussionist. No notes. The boys are incredible.

I just discovered your channel this week. I'm blown away dude. This is the type of casual analytical reaction I've always wanted. No one else is doing it like you. Keep it up!

The only thing this is missing is a drum solo. Love the attention Scott is getting. Get these Clays in the limelight! They're amazing

I love how Steve was on the Polyphia Throne just sitting there … 💯 Respect by Polyphia to the Legend ✊

I love that Steve's part doesn't scream complexity like Tim's does but it delivers a feel few can match. I'm not trying to say Steve can't play, but you don't have to be the most technical players to one of the best to ever do it. I'm sure there's a thousand guitarists that can out-technical Steve, but I doubt they could ever make me feel like he makes me feel. This song is such a masterpiece in how it blends those elements.

That was Brasstracks' Ivan Jackson, a 3-time grammy winner who just dropped in for a 10 second outro. Add Vai's 3 grammy wins and Polyphia has become quite a drawing card for top flight musical talent.

I've had this song on repeat for a few days now. It's soooo good! Trying not to burn it out too quick but I can't stop listening over and over....

Saw them live in August and they opened with an unreleased track featuring a trumpet player so expect more of it on at least one more song

I love the production of the whole video, the rise from a single room to the warehouse/industrial to the rooftop where they meet the god, and three guitar gods fuse into an Elder God as ego dies and gestalt rises.

If Tim ever has kids, I'm gonna be really disappointed if they're not triplets.

What I like about Tony is he noticed every single details, that's what other music director missed in their reaction channel. Love you man ❤

I've been watching a lot of reactions to this song. You have been the only one that really brakes down some of the little details that make this song. And I love it.

Absolutely love this song. The end trumpet gives me Brasstracks vibes, and I would love to have a Brasstracks + Polyphia song. Would make my entire year.

I learned recently that the technique Vai uses is called Joint Shifting: bending a note while fretting another!

The contrast of Vai’s playing compared to the massive amounts of notes played by the band really gave it feeling that built on the song. Very glad he didn’t go for some super shreddy part.

Dude subbed. I love your knowledge and breakdowns as a non musician it adds so much. I very recently stumbled upon polyphia and the prog/math core/ bossa nova/fusion thing was blowing my mind and seeing your breakdown enriched my listening experience so much. Been coming back ever since. I’d love to see you and tim and the boys get on the horn for a chat or something. Yours are some of the best music reactions/breakdowns I’ve seen. I think this is gonna become a big channel.

You are my favorite reactor by so many leaps and bounds. I always love hearing what you think about these tunes and your insight as a fellow drumline guy. Keep doing your thing my guy

I love your videos because it makes me listening to things i normally wouldn't and hear so many different layers of a song

One of the best react videos I've watched. You did a great job breaking down the song, awesome work!

Great video and content! I just recently subscribed for a couple reasons I stated previously. You popped in my recommended reacting to Polyphia which is my favorite band. Your knowledge of music and being able to describe and explain different aspects is just fantastic. It actually has me appreciating them even more. As you said, there is so much going on it’s hard to take it all in. I mean there is a lot to unpack. Then there is the music theory, composition and structure of each song. The icing on the cake quite honestly is your genuine enthusiasm and appreciation for what you are listening to. Those eye rolls with the smile then the look at the camera at us and laughing gets me every time. Because in those moments I am geeking out as well in those moments. Like you said you can talk about the technical stuff but I like the word you use sometimes. TASTY, it really does capture it in a fun way. Those moments when they just do something cool. A lick, run, triplets or just even allow space between sections. Anyways, great job! That’s what I am trying to say. What you say or even just physically react in some way really adds to your content delivery! Thanks again for doing your thing and reacting to this ridiculous song! Can’t wait for their next song that will be dropped on October 18th and seeing your reaction video to it!

I appreciate your take on the percussion it allowed to listen to the song in a new way. I’ve always known it was very technical but listening to what’s going on in back gives a whole new dimension to the track

The drums are fantastic in this. So colorful and significant to the actual feel of the song. Like you said, the cymbal work is pure genius.

Another great reaction sir! This song was more than I could have imagined.

vai is like a heart surgeon ...pulls the heart out of the chest...maybe washes it or whatever...and puts it back as it suits him...i love he's in it man...

Don'tk now if it's been mentioned before, but throughout the entire video, Polyphia started out playing on the ground floor of the building, then each transition was a floor higher until they got to the roof where Vai was waiting on this throne. Very cool motif for the video.

Love the video!!!love tour thoughts!!keep uploading!cause you've got a new italian sub!!!!

Oh man you already on it! When this dropped I was like “man I wonder when Tony’s gonna react to this”

I’ve really enjoyed seeing how you break down a lot of the music you’ve checked out on your channel. If possible the opening to Land of the Lustrous, it’s called Kyoumen no Nami. It’s got a ton going on, mainly being polyrhythms, and I’d love to see you react to it

The way Clay plays that fill at 5:15 just cracks me up, he really didn’t need to stick it that way, but… well, quads players lol. Love it

7:51 - 8:05 So good man! I get the chills! And that trumpet outro!!! I swear I get teary of how much badass this song is. High level of musician skills.

Yo I'm so glad you asked for covers of this song cause richaaadeb did a metal cover of this and when I started the video I was wishing you were listening to that version lol

Really funky and fun. Love the breakdown.

One of the most amazing, beautiful complicated and funky tunes I have ever heard in my life. An emotional and spiritual roller coaster ride. World class musicians, music and production.

Hey Tony just found your channel sick stuff, Steve was doing his patented "joint shifting" here and it's got that trippy bendy sound to it, love this song/video

So cool!! Loved it!

I got goosebumps after first 20 sec. Damn, that song is fire.

All the love and respect to the OG STEVE VAI😎loved watching cross roads on old school video tape player 😂 been my favourite ever since..and that skretch at the end LOVED IT TYPICAL VAI😎🤘💯

Thy trumpet was like icing and was lovely!

If there’s one song you absolutely have to check out from their older stuff, wether it’s a reaction or just to listen to, is their song Nightmare, it’s a slower song that’s simply just amazing

I love all the amazing songs that you've been covering, found you from the recent anime videos and I especially love watching all the Polyphia stuff. I think Enemy by Ichikoro is a really good song to look at for anyone who likes Polyphia, and the lead guitarist Ichika has worked together with Tim and Polyphia on multiple occasions. Amazing stuff from them all.

That guitar Vai is playing has a grooved fret board which in combo with the bar, creates unique sounds. All in all, they are all very talented musicians.

probably the best react video on YT! lets goo!

you need to see El Estepario Siberiano if you haven't, he just did a Animals as leaders cover... the guy is a savage. Even if you don't do a reaction to him at least check out his shorts, you WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED, I promise. Much love, peace!

dude that slow intro when vai first comes in... with the independent string bending... that shit's HARD, even if it doesn't sound like it.

That is what you call passing the torch. Stevie Vai gets my MAD RESPECT and brings a level of legitimacy the the New Guitar Masters. ❤❤❤ The name of the song says it all when the Old Gods of Olympus secede to the new generation of Demigods with full respect and blessings. This really is the 'Death of Egos.'

Periphery + Polyphia colab?! Complexity to a whole new level?!

Trumpet player at the end is brass tracks. Makes great tunes and a great live show too

I would sell my soul to see Henson play with Animals as Leaders. My mind cant even fathom how that would sound. I just wanna hear it.

loved it !!!

Have you noticed that Tim looks like he's not even trying? It's like "ho, hum, just another day of playing guitar". Aarugh!

At the end it almost feels like Steve Vai is playing with rambunctious children, but they are all just absolutely amazing, it's like a Dragon BallZ timeline, and I am here for it.

Cannot put it better than you... so I won't! Excellent

What an absolute masterpiece

You sir got such a quality in your reviews, excellent. I wish you could do at times reactions with Key of Geebz (From Hawai), also with a real background.

Nice of them to shout out unknown guitarist Steve Vai, hope he gets a much needed bump

They are now officially 🐐 'd. Legendary

You know it’s fire when TonyTwoToms starts to chuckle…

You are the best Tony ⚜️

Trumpet player was in the song as well, you can hear them playing after a few listens.

one thing i have noticed about the video is it seems to have a theme of rising to the top. At first it looks to be in the basement, then up a floor for the body of the song, then to the TOP for Vai. just my 2 cents.

love the 7 String :))

I love this song so much… I had to cover the solo!!

It's just.. so... crispy.

Like your comments. They re all in place. Well done!

Man you gotta check out their song Nasty. The layering on that one is insane.

If you would like to check out a good drummer in the rock metal genre, I suggest checking out the sleep token-hypnosis drum playthrough by II, very unique style of drumming, but the man has rhythm chops!

Love your reactions man! Learning alot just by watching you. Check out "Havona" by Matteo Mancuso. One of the best young guitarist alive right now!!

Polyphia is amazing, went to their show and it was spectacular and the crowd was amazing all the vibes were there…and it wasn’t even their tour lmao they definitely stole the show

Always like your analysis--good stuff! How about a drum god? I'd like to see a Polyphia with Danny Carey.

@3:13 Guitarist on the left looks like vegeta. Which explains why they go super saiyan in every song. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

For me, the last part with Vai reminded me of a Michael Mann movie.

I waited for ur reaction because i love your breakdowns. Great as always Have u seen caleb H? Little 7 yr old drummer? Id love to see you react to his rush covers.

hey! ik you mentioned taking requests and stuff mostly in your discord but i hope you’ll see this one here-if there isn’t gonna be any issues you should definitely give a listen to Vendetta Preps and/or Vendetta Greasers from the game Bully. they’re fairly short theme songs for a couple cliques in the game if you get into trouble with them (which is why i gave two recommendations) and i would love to hear your thoughts on them!

9:06 I m not really sure but from this part remind me to some Pink Floyd sounds. Don't know why but I love how the guitar sound this way

I enjoy your analysis of the songs, love it! hope its ok to request here: Jhariah: “jhariah dies and goes to hell" in particular and his "a beginner's guide to faking your death" album; some of the most popular glass beach songs, some of the most popular Streetlight Manifesto songs.

Awesome

🔥🔥🔥

i mainly listen to metal, and never really know what I can get away with suggesting ("where is the line if I want *everyone* to enjoy it, and not narrow the viewership as a result?"). taking advantage of my manic episode, I'm just gonna send it and not think too hard this time :D *Architects - For Those Who Wish To Exist (At Abbey Road)* it's a live playthrough of the album with an orchestral accompaniment. of course, i'd recommend the entire thing in your spare time (along with the band Silent Planet), but here's a few songs off that i think you'd enjoy. 4) Discourse is Dead 5) Dead Butterflies 6) An Oridinary Extinction 7) Impermanance 10) Animals *continues to list the whole album hahaha*

Steve Vai no longer plays the guitar, he plays the violin guitar at this point hahaha

Steve sounds so different . Drastic contrast

Oh I missed your stream

When you forget that Steve Vai is featuring in your song, you have made it.

we all can see how much he love clay

I literally know you will pause every 5 seconds if you react to Galneryus’s-“secret love”. it’s me and my friends favorite from that band. (found it from Hunterxhunter openings and endings)

heres alot of good anime openings/music to analyze: the theme of the nomad, samurai champloo opening, samurai champloo shiki no Uta, kill la kill - before my body is dry, kill la kill - satsuki kiryuin theme, kill la kill - Uzu sanageyama theme, tengen toppa gurren lagann opening, berserk - gatsu, berserk - forces, demon slayer opening 1, demon slayer opening 2, demon slayer opening 3, dragon ball z opening, dragon ball super opening, dragon ball super - ultra instinct theme, tokyo revengers opening, boku dake ga inai machi opening, black clover openings 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, magi the labyrinth of magic opening 1, violet evergarden opening, all the boku no hero openings, goblin slayer opening, tensei shitara slime datta ke opening 1 and opening 2, and definitely "Akuma no ko" by Ai Higuchi which is a special tribute song for attack on titan.

Hey, I'd love to see you reacting to some "Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic" music, especially "'L'Arabesque Sindria"

Cool how they played 7 string Ibananez's and a 5 string bass, adding those low B strings, but Steve, the first guitarist I know of to play the 7 string, only played 6. Maybe I'm just looking too deep into this... obviously his solo didn't need it.

Possibly the most complex Ibanez advert ever?! LOL :)

Yup, so tasty. So much ear candy on every level.

Water over the rocks? More like butter over the bread...

You gotta check out ONE OK ROCK, their songs are so good and I would love to see your reactions to their songs! I recommend “The Beginning” since it is my all time favorite. Love your videos. ❤