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I am a 50 year old refugee from the UK, now residing in Czech Republic and trying to learn the language so I can get citizenship. And a proper job. I currently work part time as a teacher, and this channel will be used to react to music, tv shows, movies, and whatever else people want to suggest I watch.

I am a huge fan of rock music, but long ago gave up on music as finding good bands in amongst all the trash is too much effort. I'm hoping this channel can help me with that going forwards.

If you want to support me, you can of course like and subscribe and do all the RU-vid things. And you can also join me over on Patreon, where videos will be released early, and where I will add extra videos as I go along. One of the first twenty people to join me there will get a free, signed, copy of my book sent to them wherever they are in the world. The link to my Patreon is here;

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The Tooth Reacts - The Pretty Reckless - 25
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5 месяцев назад
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Комментарии
@jeffgray9943
@jeffgray9943 Месяц назад
These young ladies might have more faith than the whole world combined .❤❤❤
@CarlosJavierNogueiraMartinez
@CarlosJavierNogueiraMartinez Месяц назад
Hello, greetings from a new subscriber, a veteran member of the wolf pack. These ladies are incredible, in one of their iconic songs. Message of hope, optimism...a new vision of heavy music, cleaner, more positive, more beautiful, full of pure talent. And what beautiful women! Their image reinforces their tremendous quality and dedication, they have it all. They deserve more recognition, for charisma and quality. And Asami, my Asami....incredible master of ceremonies, beautiful voice and terribly pretty woman.
@RussInCanada
@RussInCanada 2 месяца назад
Eyoooo! Just dropped by to remind you that Freeze The Fall's official video #3, Masquerade, drops tomorrow, Wednesday May 15th, at 11 a.m., Pacific! Can't wait to see what you think!
@jayweb51
@jayweb51 3 месяца назад
You need to react to 'Ain't No Little Girl', this song is an insight to Kasey's life; she says this song wrote her, and that it is the 'glue' of her life.
@susanfitzsimons2384
@susanfitzsimons2384 4 месяца назад
This is the "RUSTY" Lovebites on display. A new bassist (first live show with her new band) and the other members performing in front of a LIVE venue after a long hiatus searching for Fami as the new bassist. The joy and energy on display is amazing (even Miyako is moving around and smiling...LOL). A Midori song for the band, performed great LIVE, there is nothing that these musicians CAN'T perform LIVE period!!! Tune up for the world tour this year that will explode in front of the many so-called music lovers who haven't embraced this band. The Wolfpack (fanbase) is about to expand dramatically this year!!!!
@user-oi7fh5ji3f
@user-oi7fh5ji3f 4 месяца назад
Thank you for reacting to this amazing cover!
@stephenb4703
@stephenb4703 4 месяца назад
So powerful, Paus' lyrics and singing cuts right down to your soul. I think I got some dust in my eyes.😢😢
@rubmarquez
@rubmarquez 5 месяцев назад
This band will be legends in some point of time. I have no doubts. Paulina is already a genius Ale is an extraordinary bassist and Dany is my favorite. The perfect frontwoman for this band.
@marks5451
@marks5451 5 месяцев назад
This was the show closer for day 1. Day 2 they closed with We The United the live video of which they recently released. They really enjoy themselves in that one.
@inmortaljoe6201
@inmortaljoe6201 5 месяцев назад
1:00 hahahaha brits. Nothing that a good old pint of guiness at the pub can't sort out.
@jimschoeff4185
@jimschoeff4185 5 месяцев назад
Pay no attention to the haters, just do what you do. I have seen The Warning live twice, and the energy in their shows is off the charts. I will go see them again if they come anywhere near me. "Sick" is a great song, but so many people misinterpret the lyrics as them rebelling against society. I guess since music is subjective it can mean different things to different people. I took the lyrics as someone asking for help with their feelings of apathy and hopelessness. I hope this song does bring more younger people to The Warning's music. They need more young people in TWA to bring rock music back into the mainstream.
@ez68eldo
@ez68eldo 5 месяцев назад
Watch it again 10 more times. A light will go on in your head.
@dennisthemenace671
@dennisthemenace671 5 месяцев назад
MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin.
@surfingasongwave
@surfingasongwave 5 месяцев назад
Ironically, one of the few songs that Kanami wrote and gave a lyric suggestion to Miku: "Music is freedom."
@dennisthemenace671
@dennisthemenace671 5 месяцев назад
I saw in ohrenji`s documentaries that Kanami wrote the 1st half of the song and had MISA do the 2nd half .
@Tobyc1315
@Tobyc1315 5 месяцев назад
I suffer from resting Norwegian face, which I feel is even worse than RBF. The upside of having such an expression is that people tend to leave me alone.
@Robertsmith-dy3sh
@Robertsmith-dy3sh 5 месяцев назад
Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless are tragically overlooked in my opinion, maybe people dismiss them without listening due to Taylors previous fame as an actress, but whatever the reason, The Pretty Reckless are awesome!
@freewheeler2go
@freewheeler2go 5 месяцев назад
1 2 3 4 Parking Lot!
@polskabob359
@polskabob359 5 месяцев назад
Po!
@boyzyu
@boyzyu 5 месяцев назад
This was the first LIVE show with the new bassist, Fami. It was the first night of the band's 2-night comeback tour back in March last year, and this was the last track on their set.
@bernardbulwer3158
@bernardbulwer3158 5 месяцев назад
Haruna's innovative solution to (i) perform at the highest level and (ii) survive Lovebites' intense, high-energy, two-hour long concerts was by becoming uber efficient plus some serious stamina. This is far from "effortless"; this is genius and mastery. Before Lovebites, her drumming style in Destrose was "normal" ... like a walk in the park.
@whirled_peace
@whirled_peace 5 месяцев назад
LOVEBITES - Glory to the World lyrics: Everything around us will fall into dark When you keep on looking into the sadness Nobody in this world may ever be free My hearts will shiver and I can't take deep breath But rains will end, and nights will pass, griefs will purify The dawn will come and bring the light in this world Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Time will come where we feel the love and the reason to be me Standing in nowhere and searching for meanings A sleepless night haunting us like a shadow A blur in the future, the fear of unknown There will come a time where we can leave everything behind Breeze are running through the land and endless to the sky Together we will make it through this deep night Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Time will come where we feel the love and the reason to be me SOLO: midori / miyako / both And rains will end, and nights will pass, griefs will purify The dawn will come and bring the light and lead us to a new world Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Wherever you go, this world that we breathe together, Nothing more precious ----- lyrics: asami music: midori & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Glory, Glory To The World 03/10/2021
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
Have you seen other Japanese drummers like "JUNNA"? In comparison, Haruna looks very much like a "normal drummer"! But Haruna's energy is unmatched!
@szabotamas68
@szabotamas68 5 месяцев назад
Junna is a great drummer, but unproven at writing a drum theme for a song and playing a 2 hour gig. He only plays covers. Haruna, on the other hand, can do it all and his uniqueness comes from the fact that he uses his hands a lot to play the toms and cymbals. He often follows the rhythm of the guitars with his hands, only using the bass drum to bring the basic rhythm. A real curiosity. Perhaps only Aquiles Priester uses his hands as much as he does. Junna with the exaggerated movement he does, he would quickly exhaust himself in a concert, but technically he is impeccable. Haruna herself said that she had sought the help of a specialist (doctor) to enable her to play the drums with as little movement as possible and to maintain her health for as long as possible. For example, look at Midori's fingers when she switches to fast mode. They are just 1 mm away from the strings. That's how she learned to do it.
@johnpaul4784
@johnpaul4784 5 месяцев назад
How can you compare Junna who is a GOOD drummer to Haruna who is a pure genius? Would Junna tighten Hruna's tempo and rhythm during an hour and a half concert? What's more, Junna has never written a song. There is no comparison because Haruna is much more talented than Junna with all due respect.
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
@@johnpaul4784 So sorry, there was no pun intended, it was the first name, that came to my mind, and she has this very "dramatic" drumming style... That's all!
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
Haruna's style is effective like her genius!
@johnpaul4784
@johnpaul4784 5 месяцев назад
@@rainerzufall42 No need to apologize because even though I don't agree, I absolutely respect your opinion. Good evening.
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
This was the last song of their first show with a new line-up on March 11th, 2023, with the new bassist Fami!
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
General suggestions for LOVEBITES... * Holy War * Edge Of The World - A Frozen Serenade * Swan Song (with Chopin intro) - When Destinies Align [OMV] * Set The World On Fire - Break The Wall - Shadowmaker (live) - Shadowmaker [OMV] - Raise Some Hell - Epilogue (another "E" song, next to "Edge Of The World" and "Empty Daydream") * Glory To The World (live 2023) - Glory To The World [OMV] - Rising (live) - Rising [OMV] - Rising [Acoustic version feat. Asami & Miyako] - Winds Of Transylvania (VLADLOVE version) - Thunder Vengeance - Don't Bite The Dust [OMV] - Dancing With The Devil - The Awakening / The Hammer Of Wrath - Nameless Warrior [OMV] - Liar - We The United
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from August 23rd, 2023, of March 11th live concert [Trailer] Knockin' At Heaven's Gate - The Hammer Of Wrath (live 2023) (first promotional video) - Nameless Warrior (live 2023) (second snippet) - Judgement Day (live 2023) (third snippet) - Liar (live 2023) (forth snippet) Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from December 20th, 2023, of March 12th live concert [Trailer] Knockin' At Heaven's Gate - Part II - Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) (live 2023) (first promotional video) - Swan Song (live 2023) (second snippet) - M.D.O. (live 2023) (third snippet) - We The United (live 2023) (forth snippet) New stuff (LOVEBITES 2.0, with new bassist Fami) - Judgement Day [OMV] - Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) [OMV] Other new stuff from new album (audio and release party only) - Soldier Stands Solitarily - We Are The Resurrection - Lost In The Garden - Dissonance - My Orion - The Spirit Lives On - Wicked Witch - Victim Of Time
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
More unusual (but still very good) stuff - The Apocalypse - Under The Red Sky - Above The Black Sea * Empty Daydream - Scream For Me - Signs Of Deliverance - Addicted - Inspire - Spellbound - Bravehearted - Burden Of Time (must see with a special gimmick by Miyako!) - The Crusade - Today Is The Day - Journey To The Otherside - No Time To Hesitate - Pledge Of The Saviour - M.D.O. - The Unbroken - Warning Shot - Golden Destination Audio only - Puppet On Strings - The Final Collision - Mastermind 01 - Dystopia Symphony - Paranoia Covers - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Painkiller (Judas Priest) - Love Bites (So Do I) (Halestorm) Fami。covers - Alien Alien (NayutalieN ft. Hatsune Miku) [bass cover] Miyako piano covers (Etude Op.23) - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Burn (Deep Purple) - Battery (Metallica) - The Loner (Gary Moore) - Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) - Addicted (LOVEBITES)
@rainerzufall42
@rainerzufall42 5 месяцев назад
Each of your reactions is marked with a star (*).
@Robertsmith-dy3sh
@Robertsmith-dy3sh 5 месяцев назад
I always enjoy your reactions, you seem very genuine and I prefer that to some reactors who fancy themselves as entertainers. Once again, The Warning deliver the goods! Three minutes of pure Banger!
@arronbrueske6759
@arronbrueske6759 5 месяцев назад
Who cares what these clowns say. You do you.
@RussInCanada
@RussInCanada 5 месяцев назад
Their first single, Glitch, dropped yesterday.
@SpawnMeister666
@SpawnMeister666 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for the heads up. I'll react to it ASAP!
@lootier3203
@lootier3203 5 месяцев назад
I appreciate your respect for the artists and quite like your reactions, sir!
@spaceknave
@spaceknave 5 месяцев назад
Hey man, good to see you. I take the lyrics right out of the punk cannon: Youth. Youth has energy bursting from their ears and eyes and head and is SICK of the boredom. Wasn't that a Buzzcocks song? They need to Shake Some Action. Wasn't that a Flaming Groovies song? The point is that the lyrics are not deep, they are about busting out. If you find the song "Legend of a Wheelman" by the Fleshtones, I highly recommend it, put it on and turn up the volume and that banging instrumental is all you need topknow about this new TW song! Cha!!!!!!
@johnager6226
@johnager6226 5 месяцев назад
Yes the Buzzcocks, from Bolton in the Greater Manchester area. Badum Badum.
@spaceknave
@spaceknave 5 месяцев назад
@@g.garcia7151 yep. Every one.
@johnager6226
@johnager6226 5 месяцев назад
Hey man, I'm a miserable bloke from the north of England too. The Warning make me smile though, this hits hard. I think it's about wanting anything other than monotony. I hope your keeping well Damien.
@machopikachu221
@machopikachu221 5 месяцев назад
You are not boring. You are knowledgable and I enjoy your reactions.
@pepe_612
@pepe_612 5 месяцев назад
Just be you sir, all is good. Thank you for reacting to our ladies.
@montrealcrew1528
@montrealcrew1528 5 месяцев назад
All good Tooth, appreciate the honesty. I enjoy it immensely, but I'm all about to the melody, which I think they nailed as always. Also love the grungy sound. Take it easy and thanks for the reaction!
@SpawnMeister666
@SpawnMeister666 5 месяцев назад
The melody is great, just the lyrics don't vibe with me on first listen - I might need to get my ears checked though as my left ear doesn't seem to be working too well today!
@kevingunning7569
@kevingunning7569 5 месяцев назад
Well said Damien. Always be true to yourself. This is a cracker isn't it! The girls were inspired to name the song after the constant utterances from their album producer, who constantly said everything was "sick". I know of two other similarly inspired album/song titles inspired by producers' comments; Achtung Baby by U2 and a B-Side back in 1981 by Ultravo called "Alles Klar". Take care chap. Kevin
@robertlinscott1551
@robertlinscott1551 5 месяцев назад
That was soul wrenching, she was fighting back the tears!
@steveisaac2328
@steveisaac2328 6 месяцев назад
I'm completely addicted to watching reactions to this song, similar to the way I was with the song "Je Suis Malade" by Lara Fabian a few years ago. I'm one of the few that had never actually heard Lose Yourself before I saw this video. Soon I was renting 8 Mile and then the reactions... My favorite performance of any song these days
@sergiodelatejaytejeda
@sergiodelatejaytejeda 6 месяцев назад
I congratulate you for being able to list your 5 favorite songs in order. I haven't been able to make a top 10 because I think it's unfair to leave out several others who I think deserve it equally. It's also impossible to sort those 10 and the number one has also changed several times "this "BH(HO)" once held that first place as well), for now it's the song "Queen Of The Murder Scene" but it's very likely this will change on February 2nd. I send you good vibes and my best wishes. Thanks and greetings from México!! 🇲🇽 🤘😁✌️
@abjbusti8586
@abjbusti8586 6 месяцев назад
Amazing song…Pau is a genius. One day at a time Tooth.
@tomcanfield705
@tomcanfield705 6 месяцев назад
Top 5 TWB songs...the last 5 i listened to
@Vikingjay65
@Vikingjay65 6 месяцев назад
Glad you’re back. I’ve missed your content.
@danieljodrey
@danieljodrey 6 месяцев назад
I cant fault you for this pick. She's a powerhouse of Nature at any age and a 💎 of a singer/songwriter and musician 🎯 🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥 I LOVE THIS BAND !! ✌️💖🎼
@vjordan1709
@vjordan1709 6 месяцев назад
Brother, just saying that depression and anxiety aren't " blah blah blah..." If you need to take care of yourself, please, do so. We will be here whenever you are ready. 😊
@Robertsmith-dy3sh
@Robertsmith-dy3sh 6 месяцев назад
Paulinas ability to convey an emotion and a message is unmatched! And when you factor in just how young she was when she wrote this, mind-blowing!
@cncs2806
@cncs2806 6 месяцев назад
Yeah it's freaking mindblowing that Pau wrote this at such young age. Apparently the inspiration came from reading an article about addiction in a newspaper. 🤯 Stay strong my friend! 💪💪
@WaldoKitty
@WaldoKitty 6 месяцев назад
you are not alone, brother... you. are. not. alone. 🐱
@TerryParsons1724
@TerryParsons1724 6 месяцев назад
Oh ya this song is very emotional her performance in Mexico with the string section is amazing 🤯🔥⚡
@spaceknave
@spaceknave 6 месяцев назад
When you can write a song that has an impact like that on people it’s an amazing thing. They touch people even with songs far less intense than this, but this one really hits home. All 5 picks have been rock solid. I think I missed one, been so busy this week, will go back and check.
@legslark
@legslark 6 месяцев назад
Survive is probably #2 on my list! Red Hands Never Fade will always be #1 on my list!!!😊⚡️