You should definitely do Aqua Regia! It's jazzy af

Your piano breaks always somehow elevate the track even when it isn't playing behind. Genuinely beautiful stuff that I'd love to hear more of

You can hear Vessel's English accent in his vocals which I think is interesting because a lot of artists try to avoid that.

Vessel is an incredible singer, absolutely unique and hypnotic. That drummer is next level. Christ. The two of them combined is just insane.

that little bit of piano playing caught me by surprise, that was gorgeous 😮

You gotta do a track by track when this album drops 🎉

DYWTYLM I think is up his alley. Beautiful

Check out "Bloodsport (from the room below)" by Sleep Token. It's just the lead singer and a piano. Absolutely amazing.

You when the octaves kick in with the vocals. Lol! Love it.

The pure _euphoria_ of hearing this song live would probably end me

Dude when you had that little Jam on that chord progression, I could listen to that all day

As a lot of people already mentioned, Aqua Regia time

12 guitars, a drum kit and you can play the piano like that. Came for sleep token, left hating my life because i'm not talented. Awesome reaction mate.

ST is my favorite band at the moment, also that improv at 4:00 was insane!

Man I can’t wait for this album

The little moment when you played piano was surprising and tasty. i want more of that. Please.

THAT IMPROV WAS FIRE!!!

that voice is absolutely phenomenal

Sleep token sold out their upcoming north American tour in a day. I tried so hard to get tickets the second they went on sale but failed. Good for them, sucks for me 😅.

The fact that he can just listen to the song and play it on the piano, awesome!

Man I’ve been digging on them for a few months. You’re reaction to the drummer is spot on. “Gods” for Sundowning is such a tasty drum part.

I think as a long time fan of theirs I start to realize more and more why people are taking a liking to sleep token and that's because it breaks from the norm within the contemporary styles and genres/subgenres and brings in what Jazz did for music many decades ago. It brings a twist and a break in between that doesn't bore you with predictable choruses and rhythms that are all too overused in a lot of pop music these days. Those breaks in the music and twists in notes are what reel you in just like how Jazz does. It just sounds amazing to the ear and you feel it more. At least for me and some folks I've spoken and have expressed what they liked about them. It makes sense seeing the lead singer is also a very Jazzy sort of dude if you ever got a chance to see his personal channel before Sleep Token popped off the way they have now. I won't share his info on that but it was a happy coincidence for me and I'm more than happy to see him and the band succeed. But yes he is also a Jazzy dude outside of Sleep Token so it makes a lot of sense lol.

Love the reaction! I'm convinced that Sleep Token is showing people who much they like jazz/fusion music, even if they don't know it.

Oh my lord that improv you did was a gut punch. Absolutely gorgeous

I really enjoyed the vamp outlining a bm7 chord that continues through the entire track just building the tension. Then the drop comes in and it goes away for 8 measures only to come back in but with the octave instead of the 7th. It just adds that extra excitement to the end of the track track. Not to mention the pumping/driving shape and rhythm the vamp has that just really locks you into the track. Really well done.

It's a genuine pleasure to see people react to the first time listening to ST tracks - your insights and picking up on things related to your expertise and knowledge? It makes even more fun. Subscribed. :3

This is one reaction video i truly enjoyed. The way you jammed with your piano after a few listen is the kind of reaction i love to see.

For a while Granite was my favorite track from the new album, but the more I listened to it Chokehold became my favorite. Both great tracks

I could listen to you play piano all day! Every time you touch it , it’s breathless.

I like to pretend the guys in the band watch you compliment their hard work and talent, and blush under their masks.

Not going to lie I missed your videos my man. Keep up the good work. Anything Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spiritbox always gets an instant click

The piano melody you did in this was awesome man really enjoyed it.

that improv got me all feeling things man

Vessel reminds me of Dan from Bastille A LOT - there was a theory going around that it actually was Dan for a while, but that has since been debunked.

Suuuch a beautiful chord progression and you really showcased it with your freestyle.

I, for the life of me, could not figure out why I was so incredibly into this song until you played that on the keyboard. THIS is why I follow you, as a whole school time "band nerd" and as a daughter of a lifelong drummer/singer that is still going.

Thanks from Sussex ... brilliantly creative and free

Omfg look how that man play that piano fucking awesome

And we’re back with the baby makin metal 🫣 word on the streets in Vessel I is classically trained in singing and multi instrumental. Vessel II has just drumming videos with a drum cam and they’re incredible

your piano renditions literally make me cry. So freaking delicious

This one is my favorite by them. Good choice. You still gotta try out Sleep Token - Higher.

I could listen to this guy play piano all day

I love listening to your reviews because you are a jazz musician. I feel connected because I went to see Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Dexter Gordon with my dad. Although he’s been gone more than 20 years, I very much appreciate the perspective of someone who has jazz music veins coursing through his veins. Thanks so much.

I havent finished the video yet but I wanted to comment to you specifically, David. I absolutely love how you describe things, whether its how something makes you feel or if its more technical. You've helped me understand things better when it comes to music in general or emotions that songs make you feel. So that all said, Thank You, David! :)

Going to see them in September, so excited!

This is my favorite reaction to this song, ever. When the drop hits, that enthusiasm and just pure satisfaction made me laugh in empathy! Loved this!

This is my favorite as well, it's so cool! You'd love Aqua Regia as well! :D

Yeah I can’t wait for the aqua regia reaction

5:45 god i love dramatic irony

The drummer is badass!

This is probably my favorite ST reaction so far! I love that you threw in your own variation of it, that's awesome 👏👏

I love how your comments carry a shadowed foreboding with them on every reaction. "They don't sound like a band here, just a couple guys" Vessel 2,3 and 4 : "Hold my atmospheric build up." 5 seconds later: 🤯🤯🤯🤯

i love love love your reactions 💕your passion for music is so infectious and you really inspire me to get better at piano :)

4:00 so nice ❤

... they are all 1 in a million

Welcome back! Been too long. I thought you might have stopped making videos considering last one was 2 months ago haha.

This is the best react channel ever bro i literally live for him just pausing and going fucking insane on that piano for a few min like we don’t deserve him at all

The drummer is called Vessel II. you should react to Hypnosis drum playthrough.

Thank you please do more

Aye CT! Greetings from Bethany, thanks for the Sleep Token reviews!

This is my favorite song by them! Great reaction per usual with you. I hope you check out Aqua Regia next! Would also LOVE a Dayseeker reaction (Without me, Neon Grave, Sleeptalk, Crying While You're Dancing)

that piano you added in their was absolutely BEAUTIFUL

Also that piano you were playing was beautiful. I am 90% sure most sleeptoken songs start with piano in the writing. Vessel can play guitar really well also. He is a tour de force.

I mostly watch your videos for your piano improv

Loved writing this with them!

I loved your reaction!

You should really do their cover of Is It Really You by Loathe. Incredible

Lovely piano!

This is a great song and alot of fun to play on drums

WORSHIP

Vessel has elements of Peter Steele and sometimes will have a tonal quality like Ozzy but he definitely stands alone on this planet with that voice ...

3:58 so nice man

Would love to your reactions to some of there older stuff!

That piano improv reminds me a bit of George Winston. Gorgeous

I still need a fu cover of this album done by you cause man is it beautiful how you play things!!!

he is back, thnks god

This is the first song I heard from them and am now hooked on them!!!

Ohhhh man I’ve missed this channel

You remind me of my junior high music teacher. You look and sound exactly like him, and you have an almost identical outlook on music. Thank you so much for the amazing content David!

Sounds just like the singer of Blacklit Canopy

Bro... your piano break in this video actually brings tears to my eyes. Great work, and can't wait to hear more of it! What would you say that style of playing is? I want to find more LOL

Seeing them tomorrow and I’m so fucking excited. I imagine the sound live would be so big and enveloping.

Always so thrilled to watch you listen to a Sleep Token song for the first time. It's the same joy I feel when I get to dig into a new song. Whether on reaction or off I hope you get a chance to listen to the full album once it's out.

3:28 you already knew what happened next

Dope reaction. I’ve always wanted to learn the keys. 💪

Welcome back!

thats tight

Killer keyboard mate 🤟

I think you'd like Sleep token - "jericho" its from their earlier eps

You know it's gonna be a great album when it's half released and people are still losing their minds with anticipation 🤣 Worship!

Vessels voice sounds like a male version of Zoe Johnson. She is a UK singer and she primarily sings for Above and Beyond (a very popular trance group). Theres a deepness to their voice, and just beautiful. Give her a quick peak

Aqua regia man! I was so disappointed to not see that it was the next song man. Still, great vid

The harmonies are Vessel

1:58 He sounds almost EXACTLY like EDEN, just a bit lower in pitch.

I really like you and your channel, your playing. Wish I liked some of the music you feature more. I am in the minority but trying to keep my ears and mind open.

Yessir I was very happy to see you're covering this. It is constantly stuck in my head, and that's ok. Great reaction as always buddy!

You should do The Apparition by them...I can assure you will not be disappointed.

I was just wondering if you gave up on reactions and bam here you are.

It's funny that you said it just sounds like "a couple of dudes" because that's literally what Sleep Token is in studio. It's Vessel and II. That's it. III and IV are only touring musicians, though it's undeniable how much they add to the live show.

Friend: What genre is Sleep Token? Me: Yes.