How MUSE wrote a space rock opera 

It's literally a perfect closer to a Muse gig. I've seen them live three times, and though I don't love them as passionately as I used to, every time the crowd goes WILD during this song and it gives me goosebumps

I was in a massive nightclub in Berlin when the DJ put this song on, starting with The vocal part halfway through.. everyone in the bar stopped in their tracks to Chant along, and when the guitar kicked in, EVERYONE jumped/moshed for two minutes straight, just like they were at a live show. Amazing song.

I think there was a criminally small amount of time dedicated to the geniusness of Dom’s drumming on this track. To have the underlying beat be a gallop is so integral to keeping the western feel to the song

Something to note about the Morricone inspiration is that this song is often preceded with his 'Man With a Harmonica' from _Once Upon a Time in the West_ when Muse does a live show.

The experience of seeing this song live is like no other, say what you want about new muse but their live shows really know how to entertain. Good video! always love the effort you put in everything.

This is literally my favourite song I clicked so fast when I saw you made a video on it, great as usual.

I really don't know what is better from this guy, the great analysis or the astounding editing

my favorite song from a no-skip album

This album came out at such a... simple time in my life. A really solid album from start to finish

I recently attended a Muse gig (IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!) and the feeling of listening to Knights of Cydonia live just can't be described, the whole show was a lifetime experience. I was wondering if you 're gonna make a video about Muse, and I was very glad to see this one, it was really great, I didn't know about most of the stuff you presented (hope you're gonna make one about their new album, which is going to be released in a month, too!)! I really love your your work (the analysis, the graphics, the editing and the narration are flawless) and I hope you will keep posting these videos!!!!! As for my favourite Muse song, that must be New Born!

Please, more Muse videos. I love this one

I love when you talk about Muse

Awesome video, Muse are a truly iconic band

i was waiting for a " what happend to muse?" kind of video but this video it so so good too

_Oh yeah, this is the good stuff_

My favourite muse song is "unintended"

One of the most epic songs I've ever heard.👌🏻

Came for "Knights of Cydonia" but stayed for your graphics and editing skills. Amazing content with amazing visuals.

Unfortunately there is a really really small amount of Muse analysis in RU-vid overall, that's sad

Muse is my favorite band and KoC is my favorite song of all time. I cried like a baby the first time I saw them live

A small correction. Telstar was the second British song that reached No. 1 in the US. The first one was Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk.

Thank you so much for making this video. Muse are one of my favorite bands and even though they’re fairly popular I feel like they don’t get the attention they deserve from people who analyze music

Middle you have no idea how happy I am that you made this video I was waiting for some one like you to make a documentary style vid on one of my favourite bands

You can't mention the radiophonic workshop and the Dr. Who theme without crediting Delia Derbyshire's insane talent. Truly a musical genius and pioneer. thanks for pointing this out though, Muse have been my favourite band for a very long time and I never caught the radiophonic link before. Great video!

This is a fantastic way to break down a song with suave and professionalism with your clever editing. Knights of Cydonia is by far my favourite song they made.

As soon as you pointed out the "new" 4 horsemen I finally understood the outfits immediately. Paranoia is covered in eyeballs Intolerance is wearing blinders with a suit covered in religious symbols Narcissism is covered in mirrors Greed is wearing a suit of gold Wow, I never thought I would actually understand this album's art

Muse is my favorite band ever and this song has to be one of my favs, best notification ever thank you Middle 8

Oh boy. I'm in the process of making a vocal cover of this song. Let me tell you, this has been by far the most complicated thing I've ever attempted musically. These guys are geniuses. The first few lines I sang upwards of 100 times trying to get the tone right. The chorus I sang for 3 full days before having something I was happy with. Edit: I finally uploaded it. Check it out if you're interested in some random guy's take on it.

Perhaps the best music channel I've yet to discover on RU-vid, incredibly well done, presented and researched.

I love this song! Great job talking about it. I really hope you put out videos more often

I'm so happy that so many people love this lil band 🙂 Looking at the comments I see so many incredible stories about this song and band.

magnificent song to close a gig

Oh man, i've been watching your videos for a while and i was waiting A LOT for a Muse related video, thank you !

One of my favorite YT channels talking about my favorite band, i needed this so, thank you

Your editing is always impressive! Great video!

This is gonna be so good

Its beyond me how I just now came across this channel. Bravo for the excellent investigative and storytelling work. You got yourself a new subscriber for sure.

Supremacy comes close to his song, I receive the same goosebumps, can't wait to see them live next year. 🖤

I've always loved this song! It's so epic and original! Awesome video!

You should totally do a video on how the suburbs won arcade fire a grammy

I love muse and knights of cydonia so much! This video was sooo good

Bro you finally made a video on my favourite band. Love it

Peak Muse. I remember wanting a feature length Knights of Cydonia film.

I remember Telstar as a 8-9 year old, loved it, no idea why my mum bought it but I found it in her box of singles. Almost 30 years later I hear this song and I remember Telstar by the Tornados. It's a great live song too, saw them play it at the Emirates stadium during the 2nd Law tour.

Nice video essay! Very well formed and informative! It's nice to hear about all of the influences the band used for a song that highly influences me. I found the influence from Revelation pretty interesting! Great video, all-in-all!

I love muse what a banger this song is. New album is gonna be sick

fascinating. the video is so well done, thanks for your time !

I already love there biggest hits, and I feel once I start doing a discography dive I’m gonna fall in love even more with there music

I knew you'd make a Muse video eventually. Absolutely love it, they're my favourite band. Definitely staying for more stuff like this! Those visuals and the editing is absolutely amazing!

A perfect Muse video! Amazing work. Love Muse, love this song, and this video is as well structured as the song itself

Huge video and song, thanks!

I saw them live last month and damn they're so good!!! I fell in love all over again with them and their music.

The needed work to get this video together O.o thx !

Thanks for making this.

Great video on one of my favorite bands!

Thanks for the cool history lesson. Well done!

Excellent as always

Awesome vid!!! More muse plz!!

Awesome information and beautifully made video! Thanks and congrats 🤘😎

Excellent analysis, thank you so much 🥰

so happy you made a muse vid!

You should do more videos about Muse. This was a great video. Good job👍

Superb video. I knew all the influences you mention, would never have linked them to Knights, but as soon as you put them side by side..._of course!_ Really enjoyed this, thank you.

Great video! I recognized all of the musical influences blended here. The only one I thought you left out was Queen. The vocal harmonies are totally reminiscent of them.

Fantastic breakdown of a classic

i love this song, now i know why thank you!!

MIDDLE 8 MUSE VIDEO LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO also, Map Of The Problematique is my favourite

Lovely content.I'm surprised you didn't mention that they usually precede this song in gigs by Man With Harmonica, from Ennio Morricone.

Incredible analysis for an incredible song!

This is myfavourite Muse song, seeing the effort and thinking behind the song, I am proud that this is my favourite Muse song

damnnnn dudeee amazing video!!!

Just when I thought I couldn't love this song any more.

I wish you were my friend man. you are poetic. Love your review as always

Such a great video

Quality video for a quality band 👌

When performing this song live they start by playing Man with a Harmonica by Morricone, sounds so good when it transitions to KoC

Matt is soo...good, so god damn good in making music

Amazing video

Love what you did at 0:44

Great video ✈️

the graphic on this video is superb!

Well done. A story that needed to be told.

Great video!!! My fav Muse song might be Ruled by Secrecy.

Everything I learn about this makes me love it even more!

I've waited a long time for you to cover MUSE! Thank you very much! Maybe in the future you could review Absolution, which I think is their best album and probably the most cohesive and interesting one. It is also about apocalyse and revolutions just like many other of their songs and albums

Puedes hacer uno sobre el disco Absolution y Origin of symmetry, es que ambos son obras maestras

always a good day when middle 8 uploads

Speaking of Muse and Doctor Who, Uprising is basically Doctorin' the Tardis with different lyrics.

Big fan of your vids man, you got me into Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Everything Everything. Might I suggest you (and everyone reading this) listen to I Monster. I think they would make a good video!

muse one of the goats

I'll never forget the first time I heard this song. It was July 2nd, 2006. My wife and I were headed to Florida to see the Space Shuttle launch. We're in Georgia so it's a relatively short drive. Anyway, I was at a red light shortly after getting on the road and this song comes on the radio. I had never heard anything like it. I wasn't sure how I felt about it as it was so different from the "normal" radio songs. Especially the middle part of the song. It just burrowed into my brain and I had the song stuck in my head for the entire 18-hour round trip to Florida and back. 18-hour round trip because the launch was scrubbed 30 minutes prior to our arrival. **shakes fist** I digress! Upon arriving home, I promptly found somewhere to stream the song and I've never stopped listening to it. It's a work of art.

Man your graphics for this video are out of this world

Was starting to wonder if you’d ever cover Muse. Good job

Such a good song to eat peanut butter too

seeing this song live is an amazing experience

My favorite song of all time. Makes me feel like I could take on the whole world.

the song just sounds cool, which is a great feel

I love muse

A masterpiece of a song!

Fantastic interpretation, would be fascinating to see if muse agree with it....