Classical Composer Reacts to Slipknot (Psychosocial) | The Daily Doug (Episode 396)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm listening to music from Slipknot for the first time. The images in the video (as well as the lyrical content) are challenging and heavy. But, I feel like (having experienced this song) that I understand their point of view and respect it. Society's ills have a way of informing our art, and this song is no exception!

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[swizzasnake]

Someone classically trained not immediately dismissing heavy music has given me hope. I was classically trained. I love metal.

[nobodyimportant]

“They ain’t happy y’all “😂😂😂

They weren’t. But if you hear Corey talk now he’s like a stand up comedian and is actually hysterical 😂

[hamishmchamish]

"Dance break.... I didn't expect a dance break" 😂

Modern metalheads seem obsessed by breakdowns. But dance breaks is a much better description

[larrybaumgardner]

"The preservation of the martyr in me."
I have always took it as
"I'm not ready to die for this shit"

[datacntrdude]

"I didn't expect a dance break in a metal song..."

Doug, we call them breakdowns. 🤘😎🤘

[HVNTERTN]

You have to appreciate a man who fixes his headphones so he can headbang harder.

[AugmentedSmurf]

"it didn't go to G or Bb?"

I think that's kind of the point, honestly. Given the themes of the song, never resolving to the root of the key sort of serves the message a bit better, because it keeps you anxious for it. Gives you that psychosocial feeling.

[bendover]

Corey Taylor is insane at vocals, if you are interested in hearing something more of him rather than growling I'd suggest taking a look at some of his work in Stone Sour. Or you could take a listen to Snuff by Slipknot, there's plenty of reactions already to that song since its very famous but it would be interesting to see your perspective on it. Very different from what you listened here and with powerful lyrics

[epicmage]

Yes the clean vocals have more musicality to it, but the growls carry more emotion. In my view, emotionally effecting your audience is most important. Those are usually the songs that sick with people. These growls really evoke the anger, and frustration in the lyrics. To be honest, it does take a while to get use to it at first. Great reaction. Love your videos.

[toonguy]

It's hard to believe that anyone hasnt heard of slipknot. They've had multiple huge radio hits since the early 2000s. Probably one of the heaviest bands to get massive radio play.

[sebisman]

Psychosocial is a great Slipknot intro song!... but man is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope he gets back to it sometime soon.

[arkgent]

The line "The limits of the dead' remind me of a line in the movie The Ten Commandments when Moses is explaining to Rameses on why he gave the slaves temple wheat and one day in seven to rest. Referring to making bricks, "The strong make many. The weak make few. The dead make none." Just a thought.

[Avrilaris]

Before I Forget is one of my favourites from Slipknot. You should definitely give it a listen.

[Mrs.Pritchard]

Metal music from my interpretation (being a lifelong metal head), is meant to bond us. To bring us together and let each other know we aren’t alone. Anger, hurt, betrayal, sadness, love all is real and true emotions. Truly sad when people judge or don’t take the time to understand and judge the “noise”. Appreciate this reaction, interpretation, and understanding ❤️ hope this is just the tip of the iceberg!

[ryanclark]

R.I.P. Joey and Paul. Your message is still impacting new people every day, bringing new Maggots into the swarm.

[harlamTK]

I’m so happy seeing someone classically trained from that background be able to enjoy and appreciate the musical content of metal in the same way I as a metal head enjoy and appreciate classical music

I wish more people could remove the judgement and enjoy music for its raw creativity and the talent involved rather than “ew I don’t like music like that” and boxing taste into boxes

[paulfischbach]

I saw them live in 2004 & 2015. I met Corey and still have the Clown (Shawn’s) drumstick. I’m thankful I got to see them with the original lineup. Personally, I prefer their older stuff; however I’m very happy to see Doug getting into heavier stuff. There is so much beautiful music in the world, all genres. ❤ 🎵

[DoubleZero]

Vermillion Part 1 I would highly recommend. Vocals not too heavy and its them at their very best. It needs to be the full length and not the single version

[christophercook]

Dead Memories is one of slipknots more tame songs. It’s actually one of my favorites from all hope is gone

[ericortega]

Joey was such a great drummer. filled in for lars before sad ending for him. check out his back story