Classical Composer Reacts to Diary of a Madman (Ozzy Osbourne) | The Daily Doug (Episode 232)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to Diary of a Madman from Ozzy Osbourne, featuring guitar work by Randy Rhoads. I was quite surprised to find out that the lyrics were not written by Ozzy but by bass player Bob Daisley. The lyrics are as real and vulnerable a first-hand account of going through mental health challenge that I've come across in quite some time. The asymmetrical rhythms and syncopations add to the composition's effectiveness and flair.

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[hoosierfatha]

Randy Rhoads was trained as a classical Guitarist, this Whole Album is a Master piece And a testament to his Talent....

[andersun]

Bob Daisley - the most underrated musician of all time....

[aijcadd]

Now you know why 40 years later he is still being recognized. His ability to infuse Metal Music with Classical composition is beyond amazing.

[Tbone-bvwg]

This song is Randy at his best in my opinion. Such an amazing musician taken from us way too soon. Thank you for the great insights into this song.

[williammiritello]

This guy nails it. I have said for years this song is a masterpiece. He explains it in a way that I know innately but could never break it down as concisely

[BassGuitarlife]

Bob Daisley deserves so much credit for his lyrical content.
Sad, yet brilliant storytelling.

[jspacone]

It's dark, it's tormented, it's unsettled, it's GLORIOUS. One of my all time favorite songs, definitely my favorite Ozzy / Randy song.

[buddhahoodlum]

35 years after first hearing it, Diary of a Madman still gives me goosebumps.

[meathook]

I was 14 when Randy died, and he’s the only musician I can think of that makes me get emotional every time I hear him play. We are are so blessed by his short time on this earth, and so robbed at the same time.

[Nitro]

This song is a masterpiece and really shows Randy’s classical background.

[MrWilly]

This is Ozzy’s finest moment. This song is incredibly complex. The lyrics are haunting and beautiful. The music is beyond comparison.

[Hondamaker]

This guy's assessment almost brought me to tears and validates what I've always said--Diary of a Madman is an epic piece of music and story.

[rudimentaer]

Bob Daisley:
"The other thing was that Randy [Rhoads] had the rough idea for the song 'Diary of a Madman' and I came up with title. I wrote all of the lyrics as well on the album. Ozzy would come and go from rehearsals. One day he came in and we played him 'Diary of a Madman' and because it had funny timing he couldn't get his head around. He said, 'Who the f--k do you think I am? Frank Zappa?' We said, 'You sing in this part but you don't sing here. This timing goes like this etc.' He started to like it when he got his head around but at first he was like, 'This is not for me'."

[rogerwelsh]

This is by far Ozzys greatest song. It is perfectly constructed musically. It’s a very advanced composition and produced perfectly.

[RedCloudServices]

The riff at 9:11 is a brutal, masterpiece of rock history. That guitar riff (E-C-F#-E/B) stands alone in Randy Rhoads brief but genius discography. That riff summons a demon in the sky. It’s fkn epic!

[amoruzz]

"Diary of a Madman"
Actually, thee entire album, especially the side of the record that ends with this song, imo, morphs like a classical masterpiece, that is so intensely dramatic and has always been my personal favorite from day one. Decades later, I read an interview with Ozzy where he stated that on that album they had a little more time and money for Randy to stretch out a bit in the studio. Ozzy stated that Randy didn't come out of the studio for like 3 days straight or something of that sort and Ozzy quote, "Randy had this huge shit eating grin on his face."
Imo, this is the pinnacle of Randy's guitar work in the studio in conjunction with a perfect drummer "Lee" and "Bob" on Bass and plenty of the lyrics, is truly a hidden Gem that Ozzy should have kept on permantly.
Bob played off and on other album's later on, but this album is beyond anything Ozzy has ever been apart of. Huge, blessed talent and the music, lyrics all of it over shadows any type of gimmicks that were on any other albums, because there really is no gimmick. Just music, truth.
Randy, being classically influenced and borrows stuff or as Ozzy often told him "Nic that!" Which didn't set well with Randy while taking lessons or practicing classical pieces from days of old, but Randy lightly did so at times and made it his own.
The "Karl Orf" type monk chanting harmonies at the conclusion of the song are so intense that it takes it to the intimate climax.
Musically speaking, this particular album is pure gold and what a great thing it would have been to be in the studio just witnessing this being put together, let alone a part of it.
When you have a classical composer here, stopping the tape in awe, just to explain the tempos and arrangements?
That's pretty amazing.
RIP Randy & Lee

[alsimons]

The whole album is a METAL MASTERPIECE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[BeemWeeks]

I was fortunate enough to have seen Randy with Ozzy in concert just six weeks before his death. He was simply mesmerizing to watch. So into his instrument. He's still missed.

[anasskhouna]

Mr Crowley is one of the best ozzy's songs musically (intro with church organ) and the solo is one of the greatest ones in metal history check it as soon as you can

[rudyrodriguez]

The Classical Intro was taken by Randy from Leo Bouwers Estudios Sencillos#6/ At the time Randy being into classical guitar was practicing Estudio Sencillo #6 and Ozzy passed by and said that needs to be a song..and there you have it- history. Lyrics that's all Bob Daisley-master of bass and words..! Long Live Randy, Bob, Lee- Long Live The Blizzard of Ozz !