Can't possibly say how much I respect you for going through a reaction video with all the things life's thrown at you and your family, but I hope you know you have a massive amount of silent support from all us non-regular commenters!
Posting this here in the hope it helps someone. My son was stillborn 4 days the before daughters first birthday, the funeral was just 2 days earlier (because holidays). We felt like shit, dazed and confused. We still gave her a big party. We let everyone feel like whatever they felt, free to come at all or not. Everyone came though and we had a great day. Proceeding with that party was a choice I could only make with my mind, not with my heart. But I will never allow death to rule over life, no matter my feelings. Life is worth it. And if you are sad, be sad. Don't apologize for being human.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your precious baby boy My 3rd granddaughter was born sleeping so know the trauma parents go through after the loss of there baby 4 years later my 37 year old son took his life I will also never let😢 death rule over my life😢your a strong Mumma ❤
I know this was a year ago but I always like watching people react to artists I like. You popped up. You're raw reaction got my immediate respect. Subbed ❤
Lost my father to Cancer back in February, I had been a Dayseeker fan for awhile before but one of the last things we talked about was going to their May concert together for my first concert. He passed before then, hearing them play this song live was cathartic in a way I cannot explain. It didn’t bring my dad back, but it made me feel like I wasn’t alone in my struggle. It’s helped me deal with my grief. Just saw them again last week, amazing band. I’ll be a fan forever.
You’ve come into a great band, my friend. I’ll tell you what everyone else will likely tell you, listen to their previous album Sleeptalk, and get ready for their new album in November called Dark Sun. You’ll be blown away by what Rory Rodriguez and the band bring to the table. Their newest single Without Me is a true display of Rory’s melodic capabilities, he’s a truly talented vocalist and one of the finest in this new generation of music coming out. Thanks for reacting to this one, it touched me in a similar manner, having lost my mother to cancer. I’m sorry you experienced such loss as well, it certainly changed me, in some ways good, others bad, but such is the life we’ve been given, you never know the forks we’ll encounter.
I have never wanted to hug another man so much. Hope you're doing well and keep being yourself and never be afraid to show your emotions and who you really are.
This song is a musical masterpiece. It evokes every emotion across the spectrum given the context in which this song was written. Rory is a top tier vocalist, Gino and Mike give us the ridiculously good melodic undertones to support Rory. This is why Dayseeker are my favourite band. Great reaction and analysis as always man!
Rory rodriguez - their lead singer - has mentioned many times he makes this music in the hopes that it will give people something to relate to and latch onto when they are going through hardships. I'm very glad you found this band and hope they help you through the time you are in right now. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you and your mom the absolute best ❤❤
My aunt and my best friend are battling cancer so omg my deepest condolences. Glad I heard your comments and much love and support to you are your loved ones.
Good on you going through this. My daughter passed away at 4 days old at the end of 2021. Its still hard to keep it together. Don't bother what other people think mate. What you're feeling is very personal to you and no one should dictate or judge your feelings.
I didn’t lose anyone to cancer, though it sounds absolutely horrendous to go through. I did lose everyone but my mother on her side of the family in the span of five years, including my older brother, and this reaction was so healing to see. Grief is something that we all go through, but man is it nuanced for every single one of us. Thank you for your vulnerability ❤
I remember seeing Dayseeker open for Hands Like Houses at Chain Reaction. It wasn't sold out, they had tech issues so they only played 3 songs, but their sound moved me more than the other bands that day. Met Rory and the other guys when they played an acoustic set at a local coffee shop. Seen a few free shows at Slide Bar in Fullerton. These guys have gone far. Proud of them. 🙏
After my grandfather died it messed me up because he was my best friend and the the only true person I could confide in. So when I hear Rory say “can heaven fall to earth” it gets me every time.
I felt it as soon as you paused in the begining. I so much appreciate your openness and honesty because so many of us need that connection and shared experience.
I've recently seen Dayseeker live and it was such a great experience because Rory is pitch perfect live! Often you see singers avoid hitting high notes or singing a slightly lower melody within the hardcore music, but Rory was switching between screaming and singing high with ease.
I recently lost my uncle to cancer after a long fight and that motivated me to take way better care of myself and to help others in such ways as for example donating blood and such. But music has helped me a lot to cope with it and bands like Dayseeker especially help. Thank you for being so 'brave' to give your honest reaction and to be so open about something that is so private normally
I've never seen your reviews before, but I'm an instant fan after this. As others have said, it is so refreshing and heartwarming to see someone be so emotionally vulnerable. I think it's a profoundly human experience to get emotional at music, music connects us through experience and emotion. Thank you for being raw and vulnerable, it can be hard, but leading by example is such a great gift to give to others who might feel like they can't be vulnerable. I'm sorry for all of your losses, and I'm glad that this song spoke to you in such a meaningful way. As a sympathetic crier, the moment you started to tear up, I was tearing up too.
Shout to you Mr .Chase, I also lost my mom to cancer... stage 4 lung, she went out the same way her mother went out ( My Grandmother ) to stage 4 lung cancer! I hope you are doing okay my guy!! It's rough but we are here and making do!!!
I have no words. It's been more than 10 years since I lost the most important person in my life to cancer, but this song and your reaction to it had me in tears almost immediately. Cancer is so fucking cruel. I wish you and your mother all the strength in the world. Thank you for letting us in. I appreciate you. 🙏
I would give anything to hear this entire album for the first time again. I've lost family to cancer, alzheimers, dementia...it doesnt get easier, and Rory wrote this for his dad and for us. And for him. Soul Album.
Thank you for sharing your honest and open reaction to this. Having lost one of my childhood friends to cancer I had a similar experience and its cathartic to share it with others in this way.
i feel what you felt. even the music is hard and rhythmic but the lyrics plus the vocal hits the heart. and RIP for your family. just stay strong with music on your side always
Great song from dayseeker. Just really well put together. The singer rory also does the band hurtwave with the dayseeker drummer, which is all synthwave
Never stop reacting your way. Don’t apologize for pausing a lot. The fact that you do pause a lot is a big reason why I like your reactions. Again: all my love to you and for family.
You keep it Raw and you keep it real! And that is why you are one of the best reaction channels out there! All my thoughts are with you during your healing! And all my strength with your mother!
One reason I keep coming back and watching you is because you do get emotional during music. I hate that toxic "real men aren't people" bullshit. I can't trust somebody who hasn't cried to a song at least once. I also want to say how much I appreciate what you bring to the music. There's so much I don't know about structure and I love seeing somebody who explains not just THAT a song resonates like it does, but WHY. it makes it so much better. Thank you. Edit: I wrote this mid-video before you got to your closing. If you're interested in something a little more lighthearted but really enjoyable, you'd likely enjoy Gloryhammer. They have a similar feel to Nanowar of Steel, but less straight up comedic. The first song I heard from them was Hootsforce, but Gloryhammer (both song and band name) was another one of the early ones. They do full on rock operas and tell stories, but it's not too bad jumping into the middle of the songs. It just means some of the proper nouns may not make a whole lot of sense, but the feel is still obvious. And thank you again for doing what you do.
Wow. Huge respect for showing your genuine emotions. We don’t have enough of that nowadays. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. This video in particular has made it that much more of a privilege. Much love.
Chase, you're a strong guy, and am grateful for your vulnerability and honestly when it comes to your reactions. This is why music is life. EDIT: Please know none of us real fans of you here do not expect any apologies during your reactions :)
Chase it’s been a while since I’ve visited your channel. Happy to be with you for this experience. I’m so incredibly sorry for your losses. You’re living through my darkest fears and you are carrying yourself with a strength I hope to develop. Much love buddy.
I love your raw reaction to this video. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us! Dayseeker is such an emotional band. Their music is moving enough to make you appreciate it with or without the personal connection to the story they are telling. Hang in there!! Music will help heal you.
Just because something is simple, basic, or predictable…doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Once again, you introduce me to new, incredible music. And given me another video to just let the emotions out and feel it all with ya. Thank you for helping, Chase. With everything you say and do. Keep fighting, fuck the judgement and most importantly, Fuck Cancer. 🖕🏼🤘🏼
Based on your astute observations, from your review/reaction to "I Speak Astronomy," by Jinjer, I decided to subscribe and watch your reaction to DAYSEEKER (Neon Grave). I was not disappointed, and I plan to play more music videos by DAYSEEKER. They do know how to start a tune straight away with a good 'hook.' I have notice, you have reviewed more than a few symphonic metal music videos, which I also quite enjoy. I did not see reviews/reactions to "Alga," by IGNEA nor "LIFA" by Heilung (more shamanistic than metal actually -- but, perhaps worth a look). BTW, the fabulous vocalist Maria Franz, sings in a more pop oriented band Euzen as well as Heilung. Elizabeth Zharhoff, a professional soprano opera singer, who hosts a website called "The Charismatic Voice," traveled to Europe to interview Maria Franz -- you might find the interview interesting. I hope my suggestions are helpful. Thanks, again, for reviewing and sharing your reactions.🙂
Bless you sir for putting your emotions out there like that, this song inspires the same emotions in me, love this band, Rory puts his soul into the music and you can hear it
Never apologize for feeling. Or showing feeling. We are all human brother. Those that judge are just not at a point where they feel comfortable enough with themselves as a person to let their guard down and feel something, or let their feelings flow. Emotional story time: Just came across your channel as I like to go back and watch reactions to this song, while I don't personally relate to losing a father, I do know the feeling of someone fading away as my grandmother was on her death bed for a couple weeks and that really poisoned my joy in life. But this song didn't make me think of my grandmother(on my moms side) it actually made me think of my grandfather that was murdered when I was 11 years old by some drug addict that went out to a camping grounds where my grandfather was and decided to kill and rob my grandfather and his best friend that went with him on his camping trip. The feeling of having someone ripped out of my life at such a young age, it changed my view of the world entirely. I've seen cancer affect loved ones as well, but somehow, after my grandfather, nothing hurt me that deeply anymore, not that I can remember at least. I just wish my grandfather could have met my wife, or see us get married, or buy our first house. Honestly crying rn typing this. My grandmother gave me their wedding rings even though she's still carrying on without my grandfather, my dad and his siblings didn't want them, too much emotion I think, but I am very sentimental, and as I sit here, at almost 6am because I can't sleep most nights, I think about how I would much rather have my grandfather than these rings on a chain around my neck. The song broke me down the first time I heard it, then when I realized it was in memory of Rory's late father just ruined me, I was a mess. It was so bad to the point when the song would come on spotify at work that I would just have tears rolling down my face while I worked.
Rewatching this again and I just noticed your shirt! Dayseeker is actually going on tour with Silverstein this summer here in the US. I haven’t heard much of their songs but I’ll need to dig into them more before the concert 😊🖤 hope you’re doing well!
They hit their stride with the last album then flipped it upside down with this one. Truly love the new album, literally not a bad song. New fan and I have to say I have quickly gotten admiration for your ability to break the music down and your realness. Well done brother.
Massive respect for this reaction, it is one of the most heartfelt ones I have ever seen. I'm so sorry for your losses, and I admire your openness and your willingness to put your emotions out there. This is why people love you.
A bit late to the party on this one. However, I can relate. Lost my dad to cancer in 2013. And as much as I miss him what makes it truly heart wrenching is that my daughter was too young to really remember him. And I know they would have had a great relationship. Much love my friend.❤️🫂
Instantly subscribed. Sorry for everything you’re going/went through. Your video got me. I lost my dad to cancer. It’s rough and this song hits home but in a weirdly positive way. ❤
You have no idea how much I felt you while you experienced the end of this song, and like you said to Rory. I'm sorry for you as well man. So glad you heard this song cause I know it hit you hard and that's such an amazing thing.
This is something that music does so well, in a way that other mediums just can't. Connecting people over trauma or feelings that are common even if you've never met said person. Being able to put in to sound the pain or joy or anything else, that anyone can feel or experience, is magical. It reminds me very much of Spiritbox's Constance.
After watching the whole video, I absolutely love and appreciate your take and emotion to this song. I know it’s insanely heavy, and hard to react to. But I’m glad you start your Dayseeker journey here. It’s wonderful, hard, and beautiful.
Chase, I have so much respect for you and think you're amazing. You didn't have to do this, you didn't have to put yourself out in such a vulnerable way, but you do it because it's important. I think it's important to share these types of things, because we all have our own versions to go through and reminders like this that we aren't alone help. I've never heard of this band before, great song....really great song. And I loved your sign off, it just about killed me but it was great :). Cancer's a piece of crap....pulling for your mom!!
Thank you for this video, and your vulnerability. It was a terrific reaction while also having a great breakdown of the song itself. I look forward to more of your videos as a new subscriber!
Authenticity is what it's all about. Show emotion because that is what music is supposed to evoke. Regardless of how hard-core or softcover, it impacts everyone differently. Love the reaction, love the song, and love the emotion on both sides.
im just going through people reacting to dayseeker in attempt to live vicariously through them experiencing them for the first time, and you have such a genuine way of reacting. very emotionally articulate. thank you for this.
Always enjoy your reactions and the curiosity in your eyes while you discover… It’s courageous to share this. Even in your pain, you still spread joy. Thank you!!! Ps. Kick some ass Mom!❤
I lost my mom to cancer when I was a teenager. This song hit me right in the heart. No judgement. I just want to give you a hug. Thank you for sharing your reaction. Check out the Dayseeker song Without Me. It's not quite as emotional in the same way, but Rory's vocals, man... Out of this world.
Wow this is the first video I've seen of you and I love that you are you and genuine and aren't afraid to show and say whatever. Horrible what has happened in your surroundings, I hope your mother will get through it
I had to pull the car over for this song the other day. Hits hard..much love to those who have to face this horrible disease 💔 🙏I've lost several to cancer in recent years. My grandmother is on hospice now. Last year one of my best friends. I don't know what I would do without music, it has been my saving grace!
I watched a tons of reactions and nobody gave me the emotions that I got with this reaction. Thank you very much. Also, I suggest you to do a reaction of the song Feel Nothing from The Plot In You. It's a song with very emotional lyrics like this one, but in the theme of relationships. If you liked Dayseeker, I'm certain that you'll like The Plot In You too.
This is my favorite reaction video I have ever watched… I hate that you feel the need to justify you showing emotion and tbh I don’t have the same causes of pain but when you said you needed a minute I was crying with you and you left lol do what you gotta do tho brother I’m here in it too
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts Chase. Much respect for posting this. I also lost my father to cancer and this song had me in tears. Never gets easier, we just get stronger. Thank you for the upload and the beautiful reaction. HADGD🤘🏼
Thoughts to you and your family mate. That sounds like an incredibly tough time for all of you and I hope the best possible outcomes for your Mum. For the song, I cried too hearing it for the first time thinking of my grandma.
what a great reaction video, just came across it, and as others said, much respect for sharing, absolutely no judgement, and there's so many of us that connect with dayseeker in such a similar way, it's a wonderful album, much love!
hey man, i dont react a lot on your vids, but here goes. if part of your reaction is emotion, because it moves you on a personal level, thats fine. i applaud you for actually uploading these kind of videos!
I hope you have dug more into them or plan to. Rory has such an amazing voice and the way he writes lyrics. He has a way to ripe your heart and soul apart and have you beg for more. So many of their songs are an emotional gut punch but they are so beautifully put together and played you just do it to yourself over and over and love every second of it.
Great band. Never tried to be the most brutal or technical, but they, especially Rory (vocalist who I believe is also the main writer), just put so much deep and real emotion into their music. A lot of their songs are songs about Rory's personal life, and they have a song I just can't listen to because of how it guts me, but just hearing his passion gets me every time
