Florence Welch is the lead vocalist, and the band is written as Florence + The Machine but spoken as Florence and the Machine :) Would highly encourage checking out more of her stuff, she is incredibly talented
When I first heard this song years ago, I was like "who is this?" Great sound! "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)," "Kiss With A Fist," "Only If For A Night" and "Shake It Out" are some other great songs.
ah you never heard Florence's voice? She's on a league of her own tbh. There's so much you could check, I would go for stuff from Ceremonials: Shake It Out and What the Water Gave Me are massive. There's also a cover from Lungs, You've Got The Love.
“Cosmic Love” is my favorite song of hers, but you really couldn’t go wrong reacting to anything from her first two albums. Not a lackluster song to be found on them.
Honestly his reaction was so happy and BELIEVABLE and not just like " I'm going to like this for the views ", made me happy to see someone else enjoy what I enjoy. :)
This came out at the beginning of the 2010's or so. It felt true. That spirit that we really could be happy felt possible. Then 2016 came and that idea was obliterated by hate. I listen to this song and the hope comes back, just for an instant.
@@hod2116 nope. We elected a fearmonger to the white house and and the hate erupted. Do you ever remember a time when a large swath of the country was so hateful they were actually frothing. Do remember any president selecting people to cabinet positions, basically all hiring and firing based not on expertise, experience, the honest measure of a person's worth but on how brown their nose was? We've gone from an age of innovation to belittling knowledge. I don't hate. My heart's just broken.
@@hod2116 the respondent didn't say that they hated, but that the idea of happiness was obliterated by hate, meaning that the world- specifically the US- was consumed by divisive hatred bred by far right politicians. That's just my guess as to what the comment meant. 2016 was the beginning of an era that led us to where we are now- a criminal ex-president and a cult that will follow him no matter how corrupt and awful he is and them trying to take the country down a fascist path. Dog Days are just getting started here in the States. This song will be hyper relevant again when 45 is finally in prison and that cult finally dies out.
This song just reminds me of being 14 years old (the age I was when this come out) and getting drunk for the first time and that summer break from school, ah what a voice she has
So excited you're reacting to Florence, I clicked so fast! 😆 Florence's voice is so unique and mesmerizing and her lyrics are absolute poetry, I've been a fan for years! You should also check out "Shake it Out", "Big God", and "What the Water Gave"....among so many others! It's so hard to pick favorites because there are so many I love that I'm leaving out, but those 3 are a good starting place!
There are so many incredible songs by them. Cosmic Love, Kiss with a Fist, Ship to Wreck, Shake it Out, You’ve Got the Love, Rabbit Heart, I’m Not Calling You a Liar, Seven Devils, Between Two Lungs… you could spend a few days and not be disappointed by them. She’s got a powerful voice 👍❤️
When my favorite reaction channel reacts to my favorite artist!!! This made my entire day!! Florence has so many amazing songs, I don’t even know where to start. Her music has evolved so much over the years, you should react to one song off each album. And “Big God” is a must!
I love female vocalists who can belt! I listen to Shake it Off by Florence and the Machine almost daily. The song is beautiful and the lyrics are just perfect for rising above what's dragging you down. Love that you're dipping into this ☺️
I'm glad you discovered her and appreciate her.i'd say she's voice and performance artist.she likes to be bare foot when she performs and is very shy off stage when she has to be herself rather than escaping in to the song she's singing when on stage. I really love Scottish DJ Calvin Harris ft florance sweet nothing
Florence and the machine are one of my fave bands! Another songs from them that I‘d recommend are Shake it out, Kiss with a fist, Hunger and No light, no light has an amazing MTV unplugged version that really brings out how absolutely AMAZING her voice is!
She's one of a kind, such a powerful and unique voice, and her/the band's style is so different and magical! Very creative, sometimes it takes me a while to get into some of their stuff but then BOOM i'm hooked and listen to it on repeat! All their albums are worth a listen!
My fav Florence song is from their unplugged convert, it’s what the water gave me. In fact I like most of the unplugged versions. But srsly her voice is so incredible in that version of the song. When your voice is better live that really says something
You're so right that this song is about hope and finding your own happiness. For me, it was on my playlist of songs that got me through a court case against my childhood abuser - my brother (which i won - he got convicted 😊) and it symbolised my move away from my scummy family and towards a happier life of freedom. I like to hear the lyrics as 'Run fast FROM your mother, run fast FROM your father Run for your children, FROM your sisters and brothers Leave all your love and your longing behind You can't carry it with you if you want to survive'. Sometimes we have to leave behind our childhood ties in order to survive and move on.
The line about washing it away down the kitchen sink may be a semi-autobiographical one about Florence Welch's own substance-related problems. On here you'll also find an exceptional over they did of "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, which was the one and only time they performed it live.
Dog days are actually the hottest days of summer (in the northern hemisphere) which occur during the one to two month period in which a particularly bright star rises and sets with the sun, shining during the daylight hours and staying hidden at night. This star is known as Sirius, the Dog Star, hence the name dog days
Can I request something please? If you don’t know them already, please react to bluesrock guitarist and singer Jeff Healey. His band’s name was The Jeff Healey Band, and he was celebrated as the Canadian Jimmy Hendrix back in the mid- late 80’s. He was given his first guitar at age 3, and being blind, he found it easier to play it in an unconventional way, from above, either sitting down with the guitar in his lap, or later in also using a special guitar stand that allowed him to play in the same fashion standing up. They were well-respected and played many clubs and festivals throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s. Jeff was great at improvising his guitar solo parts, and no matter how many shows you saw, he never played a song in the exact same fashion twice, it was always different, fresh, and spontaneous. Jeff passed in 2008 at the age of 41, and I think he deserves to be remembered, and the memory to be kept alive. I was pleased to find quite a few old shows and performances on YT in decent quality, however, for a first introductory impression of Jeff alone and his insane guitar skills you might want to start with this performance from 1988: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gwgOUzodS6E.html . I hope you’ll enjoy and perhaps like them enough to want to check out more later on. Thank you! 🙏
Your surprise on this was fun to watch. Adore her! Yes, she is indeed very different from the rest of he music industry. “Shake it Out” should be your next reaction to F+TM.
I could be wrong because she has so many epic songs, but I believe "No Light, No Light" hosts her singing one of her longest notes. You should definitely check it out.
Love this song! First time watching this video though! I don't know why I don't hear this song on the radio as much! Florence Welch has an amazing voice I love it! This is one of my favorites from them! I am so glad to see you are enjoying this song too!
Saw florence in 2016 at the Genting arena Birmingham England. Powerful singing voice but very quiet talking voice. Best songs that night were Patricia, Big god and what the water gave me.
Another favorite! Fantastic energy in this. So encouraging and intense. Love her vocals and her expression. A bit like Bjork with that unbridled and untamed demeanor. Brilliant.
I cannot tell you how much I love this version of the song and video. I'll watch it 10 times in a row every single time. There is another acoustic version in the Sirius studio that you should react to. This song is so enormously gorgeous and explosive. This video is one greatest cinematic gems ever.
Was introduced to this singer and group from season 8 episode 2 of Game of Thrones with their rendition of 'jenny of Oldstone'. Have been a fan since then.
my home girl florenceeee!! shes played in my hometown of Reading, UK multiple times and each time shes nailed it. Their album defined the late 00'S in Britain.
I love watching react videos when people call her Florence ‘plus’ the machine - I know it’s gonna be fun seeing the wonder on hearing a genius for the first time
you definitely need to check out more of her stuff, my 'thing' is rock & metal (like the Foo Fighters, RIP Taylor) has been for over thirty years, but Florence gets a play through my headphones every day.
You've got the love, Never let me go, No light, no light, Shake it out, Cosmic Love, Breath of live...some of her songs you should definitely check. She's my favourite for years now.
If you want to see a very emotional and dear version of Florence singing this song, look up her singing to a cancer patient. It’s so moving and shows her talent and humanity.
Once you have checked out a few of her songs for reactions and frankly you could choose anything as she does not do mediocre let alone bad, do yourself a big favour and watch the whole concert from the electric castle 2019 (its on YT) It is amazing.
You can't go wrong with Florence. She has one of the best voices out there. The band are superb too. Personal favs include: What The Water Gave Me, Ship to Wreck, Rabbit Heart and Girl With One Eye.
Heavy in your arms is my favourite Florence and the Machine song - I think I have requested a reaction to her before and glad you finally did one song. She is an amazing artist. We are blessed to have people who make a difference and sound different not generic samey samey sounds that the youth keep doing - the difference is what makes an artist unique and stand out. Beautiful song. - You must watch the official video when reacting to this - very interesting video.
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was half asleep with MTV on & thought what the Hell is this! I had to get up and on the Internet because all I could remember was the chorus of "Dog Days are Over"! Still a great song.
Been waiting on this fantastic song!! Florence and the Machine are outta this 🌎!! Your next song from them should be:: ((Ship to Wreck!!)) Thanks for this great upload Jay! 💛💛💛
I think its an ominous song. No more being lazy. Its war. Even the surrounding figures are being blown up. Its every person for themselves, and its questionable with the looks of things whether you've ended up in heaven or hell. Imagery matches the voice and its powerful..
Goosebumps *every* time I hear this song. If you like Florence, I would definitely recommend Siouxie and the Banshees. Similar vibe, just 40 years earlier.
I've only seen one other person say that Spectrum by F+TM was their favourite as it is mine! You should definitely check it out as it has everything that you'd expect from her - great voice and presence, build up and progression but especially the harp which literally sends shivers down my spine whenever I hear it. It also plays out the song at the end - the most beautiful sound an instrument can make. Please, please, please Jay, I'd love to see your reaction to it!
Glad you are finally hearing florence + the machine for the first time! She has just released 3 new amazing songs from her new album which is coming out later this year. Listen to Delilah, Queen of peace, what kind of man, shake it out, drumming song, hunger, and King.
Love this song..the beat... cld say this for every song florence does tbh.. fantastic artist... as an old soul yearning for more musical influences like oasis from my time..and my often scaving reviews of music of today.. this band are hopeful.
