_Orion_ by Metallica: The shortest eight and a half minutes in heavy metal. I'll never get tired of saying that.

Just a quick FYI, the bit at 9:48 is a bass solo. Cliff Burton played a crucial role in redefining what bass is and what it can be in metal music. Out of the entire band, he was the ONLY one who went to music school to study it professionally. He was the one who made Metallica shine like it did back in the day. Unfortunately he passed away on the promotional tour for Master of Puppets in a bus accident in 1986. These sort of events just stand to show that the most beautiful flowers do indeed get picked first. I watched this documentary a little while ago, about Metallica, the making of their albums, the members they have and had. There was this segment where Kirk talked about Cliff and his experience working with him. At one point he mentioned how he should have died instead of him and that he has a form of survivor's guilt. They had bunk beds in the bus they were touring in. Kirk and Cliff drew cards to pick in which bed they wanted to sleep in. Cliff having drawn the high card chose to sleep in Kirk's bed. Upon crashing, Cliff was the only casualty. It pains me to think about it. I wouldn't have wanted Kirk to die or anything, but neither did I want Cliff to either. Ever since that crash, the band was not the same. There are unfortunately no live concerts of Cliff playing Orion. I'm sure everyone wished there was at least one. But he still blessed us with beautiful music. And I'm thankful for that and even if he's someone I never got to see or live in the same time period, I miss him. I know I'm not the only one.

“Wait...Is that it? I want more.” Welcome to the Metallica experience my friend.

People need to understand that if you don't do the pausing, you risk your videos being taken down due to copyright laws. There is never a good time to pause but it is necessary.

Pause whenever you want to, it's your channel. We can all go and play the song later whenever we want. Nice reaction.

Orion is incredible, if you liked that, "to live is to die" is another of their instrumentals you have to hear

The bassist, Cliff Burton (who died in a bus accident) really shines in this one.

Pause all you like. We love the song and we very likely have it...and many, many others...in our collection(s). We’re watching your journey into Metal. Anyone who complains about the pauses is not paying attention to your journey, so don’t worry too much about those who are here for themselves rather than you. All that said, DO NOT pause during a solo. We support and encourage your journey... but not during the solos 🤣🤣🤣

Metallica is very much classical music with individual movements, interludes, and virtuoso solos along the way (granted most of Kirk Hammett's solos are the pentatonic blues scale played really fast) . The middle part always reminds me of chamber music to be honest and the bass line in that part is super melodic. That said, you can also hear the influence of Jazz/Blues in this song because the band is exploring a repeating melodic idea in what is almost a conversation with each other as each guitar player puts their style on an individual solo and bassist Cliff Burton (RIP) shows the world why he was so revered with his wild bass solo and beautiful harmonic wah-pedal bass. I am not saying the band didn't produce some amazing songs after Cliff Burton's death, but they definitely lost that feeling of classical music movements and the jazz-like sensibility for interplay among musicians. Orion remains an amazing metal fusion song and I am glad that you enjoyed hearing Metallica at its melodic best.

Nevermind the pausing, always have both earbuds in!!

I had this song played at our wedding reception during the wedding party introduction. That brought out all of the Metallica fans into the light🤘😝🤘

I think people say just don't pause the solos-- and the exaggerated meanness of it is just kind of a running joke; nobody really cares if you rewind them.

"need to get the other headphone in" Yea, don't make that mistake again with metal. You're gonna miss alot of layers.

It's so good you didn't even realize there weren't any lyrics. Epic!!

When it’s this good that you need to pause and go back. There’s no need to apologize 🤘🏼🤘🏼

To Live Is To Die and Orion are epic instrumentals. I hope you react to the former, it’s just as amazing in its own way.

Reliving these classic Metallica tracks for the first time vicariously through this guy is surprisingly cathartic. Takes me back a few decades.

Metallica - Creeping Death is still one of my favorites. You should check it out.

The picture in the Background (plane) is literally screaming "do by Next" 😉🤘🏼

I saw them touring for this album (opening for Ozzy)) in April 86 shortly before Cliff passed and it was killer. Not over produced with visuals, then just came out and kicked our skulls in. We LOVED the beating!

Megadeth - Holy Wars!!!!

you must check "the call of ktulu" in my opinion is the best instrumental song ever created by Metallica. btw love your videos

Nearly 34 years ago the greatest bass player that ever lived was taken away from us. RIP Cliff Burton.

Saw you on those changes. Metallica's the king of transitions. My opinion. You're listening to one of the top 5 metal albums of all time. Puppets is a pure masterpiece.

This is my absolute favorite song by Metallica

Second (harmonizing) guitar solo is done by Metallica's lead vocalist - James Hetfield. He's known for harmonizing and beautiful guitar solos (he didn't do them that much, but when he do... It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥).

Call of Ktulu!!! The first Metallica song (in its entirety) that I learned on the guitar. Another amazing instrumental.

BTW pause..rewind..you do what you need to..we will wait..and I may wanna hear that sick change up again too!!! Hahaha

The Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning albums were masterpieces. ...And Justice for All is as well, but not quite the pinnacle that Puppets was. If you listen to those 3 albums, then anything from the Black album forward, you will not believe the same band made them. Not that any of them suck, they just aren't nearly the same lyrical or musical content. Not even in the same league. The song "Ride the Lightning" has some excellent transitions and guitar work in it. Worth a listen.

You need to be checking out Metallica's biggest rivals back in the day...Megadeth, start with 'Holy Wars...The Punishment due' and follow that up with 'Hanger 18' and then 'Peace Sells' and 'Dystopia' - quite a list but you'll love them. Metallica V Megadeth is one of the biggest debates in the world amongst metal fans! Loving your reactions fella!

Megadeth - Holy wars

The Album, Master of Puppets, saved my life. I already knew it was epic. Thru my senior year, I listened to it thru my Sony Walkman with bass boost. Then I wanted to go to school to better myself. I quit drinking and when on to junior college, not really knowing of which direction to go. In 1987, I lost my mom to alcoholism. The last time I saw her and talked to her, I told her I didn't want her to come around drunk no more. When the news broke that she passed, I went off, trashing my dorm room.....I was alcohol free for a few months...I saw a fifth of Jack and I slammed it down and put my headphones on to Master of Puppets. Since then, swimming pools of alcohol later, i finally forgave myself of what happened with my mom. I drank for 30 years, finally putting the bottle down January 16, 2007, the anniversaryof my Mom's funeral. I had my first born in 1990. I named him Joshua Orion Rico. I also lost him in 2018 to alcoholism. I missed them both, but I listened to Master of Puppets, I think of them everything, ALWAYS. To this day, Metallica always brings me up. Bad times. Good times. Metallica is in my life always. You have a subscriber now. Next live should be The Thing That Should Not Be, Seattle 89 Live. That whole concert is epic. You seen the Moscow 91 Enter Sandman and liked it, you love this one Thanks for the videos 🤘

Damage, Inc is one of their best under rated songs

Crashed it all together. That was the magic of cliff burton. He was a musical genius. Anesthesia pulling teeth. Check it out. Cliff was the GOAT!

Next in line should be "To Live is To Die", you'll thank us.

You sound like me explaining this song to all my friends drunk at a bar...love it

Hoooo boy, Disposable Heroes. That is a song that began opening my eyes as a 14 year old as what was going in the world around me... Metallica was a big part of my growing up in the 80's, thinking about big "real" issues we as a people face from a grown up perspective, and helped give a perspective on things that I'd not thought of before. Enjoy Disposable Heroes, it's a good one.

I completely respect the goin back through the song . Thanks man for thr react for the song we all know is amazing . 1986 .

What the hell were you thinking listening with only one Airpod! Laughing as you put it in, & rewind. Welldone!

Don’t worry about pausing. Just find the right spot, and back it up a few seconds. It fine. Cheers!

To live is to die. Ine of my favourite pieces of music

Those transitions and the musical composition quality is why Metallica is famous (in addition to the or playing skills of the band). The more more you know Metallica, the easier it is to hear "Metallica" in any of their guitar playing.

What a masterpiece this one.... shivers down my spine@cliff burton! Tears in my eyes ....

I've liked metallica for a very long time but i've moved away from listening to them as much lately.... But man your videos are making a great job reminding me why i was such a huge fan of them. Love your vids

Someone needs to say it, Queensryche “Empire” Album and song are amazing. Also Van Halen 5150 “Dreams” but watch the Blue Angels Video

The Call of Ktulu is another great instrumental and even To live is to die

I see you my friend turning into a metalhead, 🔥🤘🏼 amazing video bro keep up the good work and lol it’s me again to request you disposable heroes, it’s a very underrated song and I’m not going to spoil anything you go and listen to it, I know you’re going to love it

Man Metallica was one of the first bands I heard that made me want to play guitar. So influential on my upbringing. I’d love to see you react to Invincible by TOOL sometime soon!

Him: *speaking* Me: shhh cliff is gonna play

Have you considered BABYMETAL? They opened for a Metallica concert in Seoul, and they also mixed some edm with metal..

I love a good instrumental… and this is brilliant. I’m mad I discovered it so damn late because I was so obsessed with Prince. But he taught me to appreciate all genres of music.

Most beautiful song of all time

Your journey....lov 👀ing it ...metal is always WAY MORE then people ever think...🤯🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥

Cliff Burton plays the bass in this like a God. My all time favourite Metallica tune... never gets old. The transitions on this tune are many, varied and seamless. Quite frankly this tune is a work of art.

Missing EarPod is EMERGENCY!!! When I’m on a PsyTrance set INEED FULL AUDIO! 🍄🔥🍄🔥🍄

Best song to jam on guitar! Welcome to the community!

As I told you on a previous reaction; you are listening to the greatest band ever....🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘.....the TITANS have stepped down from their domicile ( Olymp of Rock) to be with us and share their off the charts music with us mortals.....Disposable Heroes will leave you in awe and make you crave for more....🤘🤘🤘

You should react to Metallica the unforgiven and the the unforgiven 2 and 3. Maybe even Metallica's The day that never comes. I really enjoy the Metallica reactions!

evry song metallica plays is telling a history

MASTER piece

10:48 i swear i started to headbang in the same minute 😂😂😂😂😂

SLAYER "SKELETONS OF SOCIETY"

Metallica "moth into flame'. Top song

Always use 2 airpods. Its a sign of respect

I used to fall asleep to Orion ever night

In case you didn't realize, Orion is about bass solos which you can hear on minutes 4:20, 6:23, 9:10, 9:48 🤘

Did you even notice that there were no lyrics? They told a story with sound. A journey through space. That's at least what I take from it. Close your eyes and get carried away into space.

Pausing is fine. We are here for you.

Got to check out Metallica's For Whom The Bell Tolls.

one of my favorite late night driving songs

your next expirience should be : Cliff Burton Live - Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth) Bass Solo Recorded at the Metro, Chicago, IL on August 12th, 1983 or Stockholm, solnahallen 26th september 1986. Cliff´s last solo with alot of pictures with oldschool Metallica and Cliff Burton.

Orion had a lot of input from Ciff Burton, the original bassist, and really shines the spotlight on his abilities.

Please react to Call of Ktulu. It’s my favorite non-lyrical song by Metallica. You’ll love it

Welcome to one of the greatest instrumentals of this or any other generation.

Orion is like a "pick your own adventure" book. It takes you places and every journey is a little different... There are a lot of these journey songs from Metallica and there is something for every mood you could possibly ever feel. They never bothered to do anything they didn't like or want to... They just did them and the crowd will find them. And find they did. Try "Anesthesia (pulling teeth)" from their first album "Kill em all" for their most radio worthy song of all time... Fun fact, their first album was initially going to be called something else, but they changed it a bit...

Your reaction to the first bass solo was amazing. Next time you listen to this song, do so in a dark room, preferably pitch black. This song will transcend you into the cosmos, even during sobriety

Aloha, I really love your channel man! Please keep it up.

The world brcame a bit darker that night in Sweden Cliff left us...

For whom the bell tolls is also a really good Metallica song

This song saved my life when I was at the bottom of the rabbit hole. I imagined space travel and guitars hit the back of the universe. Welcome to the Show!

loving your reactions, try Thing Should Not Be on the same album, also, try Berried Alive's Fuego

Dude you must listen to "to live is to die". The best instrumental ever, it's epic.

Pausing when you feel is right is all good and fine. Just be sure to press the back arrow to go back 5 secs before you start again. This will allow you to not miss anything - PRO TIP-

It is ok to pause to give your thoughts ... reaction video is different from listening party 🤭

Thanks so much bro for granting our request........please the the: EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

this is one of the best metallica songs, and fore sure the best instrumental, but if you like orion check the others instrumental songs from metallica, they are great as well

I'll recommend something a bit different this time. There's the guys called ne obliviscaris, song is plague flowers the kaleidoscope. Live is pretty cool if you wish to check that out.

Gotta love good ol metellica

This was their third album You should hear Whiplash from their first album, no reactor has done it.

I swear metallica acquired the pick of destiny and never gave it away

you should listen to "ride the lightning' from metallica, it's a very good song and my favorite

And thanks 4 your reaction from india

Try some of the stuff off Death Magnetic. It’s underrated and actually pretty awesome.

you need to react to creeping death live

Hi man! Your reactions are priceless, without a doubt. I can see you like heart touching songs such as Fade to Black and One. I would recommend Unforgiven to keep with the metallica vibe. Now, if you want a deeper song i recommend you In My Darkest Hour by Megadeth. It was a song written and singed by a man called Dave Mustaine. He was a lead guitarist for Metallica, but he was kicked out before they got to record an album. This song (in my darkest hour) was written by Mustaine when he heard about Cliff Burton's (metallica's 2nd bassist) death. It has such a deep meaning. I recomend you also read or watch some of the hystory of both Metallica and Megadeth (since they have too much in common. You cant read Metallica's history without mentioning Megadeth and viceversa). Love your reactions bro! You are now part of our metal family!

React to Brocas Helm " Cry of the Banshee" . Yes it great bass palyer.

Hey bud, in my experience few people ever bother starting a solo over.. it's the pausing right before - losing the vibe - then starting in cold, that seems to get people 'riled'. Now can someone get my man here some Bose headphones?? Metal is best listened to with quality audio gear, so many layers!!! ;)

Another metallica instrumental is to live is to die, that is amazing

Metallica - Harvester of Sorrow, If you listen to For Whom The Bell Tolls, you should watch the "Cliff 'Em All" Version. Cliff Burton was an amazing bassist who died far too soon!!!

They were around 20yo when they wrote that...wrap you head around that