Old Composer REACTS to Godsmack Unforgettable // Rock Music Reaction 

I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭❤️

Dude, you have over 100k subscribers. You don’t have to explain who you are anymore. You’re the fuckin’ man!

I love how Sully and the band included the kids. Those kids will never forget this, how amazing is that?

Godsmack's Voodoo is an ode to the beauty of a serious bass line. The consistency of the drums and that just insistent bass.... it's worth a listen.

I will tell you that as someone that first wished he had never been born at 7 years old and struggled with depression all his life.. if it wasn't for music I wouldn't be here. It has given me the strength to continue on, the energy it gives me is the only thing that has kept me alive for a VERY long time.. especially in my early 20's when I lost my job, lost my cat at only 9, and sold my truck all in a short period if time. (the truck and cat were the same day) One of the most changing things for me was hearing Slipknot's Danger: Keep Away and the line that says "we too feel alone..." When you suffer from depression your mind so easily convinces you that you are literally the only person in the world dealing with it, so hearing that broke through so much crap and after I stopped crying it was such a huge relief. I absolutely love what Godsmack did and wish they'd release the full video from where they were with the kids in the stadium and hear the whole song with the kids singing and playing along with them. You should watch the making of and hear Sully's full speech. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lu6yNX7IaWM.html And on the Godsmack kick, you NEED to watch this, Sully vs Shannon drum battle from the Changes DVD. They do it at every live show but this one was a little more scripted for the DVD. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iJ8-r_hd5PY.html Oh and as for Sully being great at compositions.. there's a great reason for it.. His great-uncle is a highly celebrated composer in Sicily, in their home town they still have a day to celebrate his achievements. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sully_Erna If you want to hear the most over the top incredible Wah pedal and tremello work, listen to Tom Morello.. he goes insane with it. (Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave/Tom Morello) You need to react to this trailer and the go and watch the whole movie. Dave Grohl's Sound City about the studio in Van Nuys California ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HQoOfiLz1G4.html "But these go to eleven..." I had told you to listen to this in one of my comments too btw.

Music saved my life. I started playing saxophone in 5th grade up until graduation. Senior year I was mentoring 7th - 10th graders. It gave me something to focus on instead of the other shit I was dealing with in school. Listening outside of school, the emotional connection, going to shows, and getting submersed into the rock/metal scene gave me the feeling I fit in somewhere. It's been a huge part of my life to this day. I have a feeling that most of us have very similar stories - music is life ❤️

"Whatever" by Godsmack was their original hit. Best one in my opinion.

It was great seeing the absolute passion these kids were showing. Seeing all of the drummers completely in sync was great.

Godsmack has been one of my favorite bands since they first came out. Something about their music just seems to draw me in!

Time to get my chicken skin on😂 Loved jamming out to Godsmack in Highschool. The Awake album was amazing

I think of Godsmack like AC/DC. They have a sound. It’s their sound. Do not expect them to deviate. Godsmack then is Godsmack now. There is something to be respected about that.

I cry EVERY time I see this. Sully is the sh*t! I love how this band doesn't just make music to tour and make gobs of money. I adore this type of giving back to our youth and inspiring the next generation to love not just listening to but also playing music. I really enjoy your channel. I love watching you listen to the music and your commentary is so incredibly interesting. THANK YOU for doing something different out here in RU-vid-land. Peace!

Between the Buried and Me - Selkies: The Endless Obsession PLEEEAAASESSEE and thank you.🙏🤞😀🕺🏽

Godsmack is a phenomenal live band. I've seen them a dozen times. They hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for doing this.

The last 'Smack album was so good. They sounded reinvigorated.

Geebz is one of the most genuine guy. there needs to be more of him out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now im not a big godsmack fan but what they are doing in that school deserves alot of respect!!!!! alot of bands should take note!!!!

T_T when you cry the entire video. All of my friends pick on me for my love of music. I'm not musically inclined in a instrumental or production way. I consider myself like that of an audiophile. Some people form drug addictions sadly, for me... my drug is music. I listen to every genre. I have a song for every word and every emotion. Music affects my mood, my heart beat, my mental capacity, my work ethic, my energy, my atmosphere, my motivation, my love life, my hobbies, my outlook, you name it. Music is a universal language. Set aside the lyrics, whether you know the language or not, the music at its core, can move you in ways that just ignites your soul beyond the physical realm. You don't need drugs to feel this, although drugs can enhance it so I'm told. But if music can make me high sober... I can only imagine what it would do under the influence of substances. But it's enlightening but can also be depressing when music is your friend, if it's your only friend. I work for Pepsi but in another life I want to be a DJ. I want to share awesome music I find with the world. I tried to on youtube, making my own little music video countdown but MTV fell away from that so those days are dead.

Godsmack was my first concert and my favorite band when I was in high school. I dont listen to them that much anymore but I still love this band for many reasons.

I have a new appreciation for Godsmack now. I liked them before too and I heard this song before, but how they made this song is really cool. Amazing guys.

"Music is a universal language, taking all our differences away"

Never seen that video before. Thanks to bringing it to my attention, beautiful

as a drum nerd you are going to really love getting deeper into Godsmack

Right from the start, I was hooked! Absolutely love your input and it’s really cool to have a breakdown of the genius of our favorite bands! And of course, I love your Tool reactions! One of my all time fav bands! Hope that wasn’t too long winded and all over the place, first time I’ve ever wrote a comment on RU-vid.

That was by far the most emotional video I’ve seen on your channel. Crying 😭 like a baby. Those kids futures …they won’t ever forget that experience.

'The noose' by A perfect circle starts in a similar way, where the sound is very closed in, then opens up with a great drum beat.

Wow. Just wow. I remember growing up and listening to godsmack. They were one of my favorite bands back in Jr. High and high school. My mom had their first album which I loved to rock out to. As I grew older, I developed a taste for heavier music, eventually dropping out of touch with godsmack in favor of stuff like Protest the Hero and Lamb of God. Seeing this on my feed, I thought "sure, why not. I haven't listened to these guys in ages, let's see what they've been up to." I was not prepared to get emotional, but here I am choking up at how beautiful that was. It's amazing to see a band I loved as a kid, and had helped me get through some tough times in my life, and see them actively reaching out and helping kids today with their music. Bravo to them, I will definitely be going and ordering some of their stuff on my next pay. I'm still hoping that you'll get back to Protest the Hero soon, I'd love to see your reaction to "Skies" or "Reverie".

Godsmack-I stand alone Will blow your mind Aloha Geebzzzz ❤

This is the band that got me into hard rock/metal back in 01 when I was 12. Saw the video for Awake on MTV(when it was still a music station 🤣) and bought their Self-Titled and Awake albums the next day. Those 2 albums, as well as their 3rd, "Faceless", were my crutch in my teens. The Faceless album is still one of my all time favourites till this day. I love how Tony(guitarist) still uses the Wah pedal till this day. You rarely hear it in hard rock/metal. Even though there isn't a solo on this song, he gained a lot of respect in the industry for keeping to the "original solo style". Their song Keep Away from their first album was inducted into the 100 greatest rock songs, under "Guitar Legends". I highly recommend checking it out 🤘

Gives you the chills.

Thank you for your work with the children my friend. And Its so crazy that I was thinking about myself in 7th grade music class with my Godsmack shirt on in 2002....trying to explain why I like rock music at such a young age. I was thinking how you remind me of that music teacher....BEHOLD THE GODSMACK VIDEO FROM NOWHERE.....its like I summoned it lol. This was amazing AFFFFFFFFF i feel 12 They probably thought I was worshipping satan or some garbage (bible belt).....meanwhile GodSMACK is helping kids more than anyone. Seems my old self had good taste in folks LOL. And Cory Taylor is writing movie songs. What a world. Never judge by a cover my friends.

Not too many rock/metal bands out there going out of their way to do things with kids. One, two maybe five of the kids that got to do this will find a future in music and the greater world will have Godsmack to thank for that. If you get a chance to watch a video of a Five Finger Death Punch concert, Ivan Moody (the front man) reaches a point in the show where he invites kids up onto stage to help sing whatever song is next on the set list. Beyond that 5FDP is very active in helping my community, the veteran community. I recommend checking out the video for Wrong Side of Heaven.

Great song and an amazing video. God bless you, Godsmack, and all educators.

Music and laughter: always the best medicine, especially for the heart and soul.

Been listening to this album regularly since it released... Had no idea there was a video. Fun stuff! Now do the whole album. Please. It's great 😀

since You are new to Godsmack, The Lead Singer, Sully Erna, the man originally on the stage, is a VERY accomplised both session and live drummer. In their live show Sully and the primary drummer , Shannon Larkin, so a sing-baclk type "drum battle" in the middle of the show. Hence why so many drum kits in the auditorium. This piece is beautiful and emotional. ~R.

I've seen this video close to 300 times. The message was clear, the kids were awesome and the band you can see are humble. Things like this video here, the video itself and the message should make you love music that much more.

The band is incredible not for their music but because of their giving nature the have always been this way. We went to see them for The Other Side tour opening night of the tour. They could have canceled sully the lead singer had the flu but you never would have known. The end of the night a friend of mine got backstage and told sully my wife was there in spite of starting interferon treatments for hep c. He tore playlist off the back of his guitar and signed it for her ,that really helped her get through those times

Nice! Godsmack is pretty underrated imo. Check out their song: Mistakes. It's one of my favorites

Goosebumps galore.

I teared up because the statements by the kids are raw and true, and I’m 47 and still feel the same. I’m not good with emotions, but when I have an experience/connection with someone for a moment, the universe can write a song that expresses that moment in time, I just channel the energy. It’s across different genres. I don’t know “music” I just have perfect pitch so I can play almost any instrument. Had a chance to get a contract, but I had a big company at 24 and chose it instead. Made the decision at that moment. I would never make $.01 off music, because it’s too important for me mentally. I’ve played on major releases, but never take credit cause I don’t want paid. It just allows me to speak when I can’t.

This is one of my favorite Godsmack videos because the students go OFF. Alas, rumor has it, Godsmack’s next cd just very well MIGHT be their last. Super bummed about that because, I’ve been a huge fan of theirs since I was a kiddo and I’ve never gotten to either meet them or attend a concert of theirs. 😞

You taught me more bout music in 15 min that I have ever learned before.

Yes! More Godsmack, please 🙏

I think this is the best song they ever did and you hardly see any kids in rock vidios and Godsmack is showing them what music is supposed to be about

Oh dude, it WAS totally bitchin'! Brought me to tears. My sister inspired me to learn to play guitar when I was 10. So I bought Mel Bay's Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords and just went for it and I taught myself. I joined the school band (7th grade) learned trumpet and french horn and sang in the school choir. That continued through 12th grade as did some garage band jamming. My senior band director was such an inspiration to me that I after taking his music theory class I decided that I wanted to be a music teacher too. That dream ultimately never materialized but I have continued to write and play for some 40 years. Music is just everything. It is the best of friends. Always supportive, never judges, and it meets you right where you are every time. My favorite T-shirt saying is true: Without music life would be off key. 🎵🎶🎤🎧🤘🎸 Love your channel, man. Keep up the great work. 🤙Allright!!🤙

I'm not the biggest fan of Godsmack (I won't turn off the radio if they're on, but I won't look for them either) but I have a big soft spot in my heart for people who use an elevated platform to give back. Good on them! Thanks for this, Geebz.

My dream of being a musician is more of a hobby now.. Singer. Songwriter. Guitar & piano player. So I understand not being able to purely listen to a song & watching your videos has given me a whole new exciting look at music.. So THANK YOU for Reigniting the fire & showing us some tricks of the trade.. \m/🎹🎤🎸😎

I've heard this song before but never knew they involved so many students in it. So cool. I discovered the band just recently, and their earlier albums (closer to 2000) rock!

shoutout to the kids from Hood Middle School in Derry NH. awwRight.

BEST RU-vid reactor ever !! Please react to some Dream Theater, I highly suggest " Enigma Machine Live at Breaking the fourth wall " or " The shattered fortress Live at Breaking the fourth wall "

I used to listen to Godsmack back in the 2001. And of course I listen to them to this day. This band is amazing, the soul they have, the care. Talented guys who care and love to make music. I just love this band. Great reaction. Cheers from Finland.

You are missing amazing moments in these kids life by not watching. Watch then listen.

When it comes to the drums...play whatever you want or can! But, there is nothing bad about simple! Play in the pocket! If you play the groove in the pocket, the narrower that pocket is, the deeper it feels!!!

There’s an Italian kids book called “The Rainbow Goblins”. Great story, and Primus made a whole album based on it called “The Desaturating Seven”. It is astoundingly good (and underrated), particularly because,even though they are a 3-piece outfit, it sounds more like a massive orchestration. I’ve suggested the track “The Storm” to you already, but I think you should check the entire album out for yourself, soak it in, I think you will love it and maybe even find it useful for the kids. You are an impressive human. Peace, Love and loads of Respect to you!

Geebz I hope you see this your videos bring me so much joy. You’re grasp of music is so on point. And massive respect for what you do with the kids, truly a saint!

Godsmack showed up at there prom to. 🧡💛

Just wail on that drum, kid. Have the time of your life.

Loved it. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us, or should I say me. I've been binge watching for several days and am already hearing music in a deeper way.

LOTS of Love from PEI Canada bro. your channel is great!

Automatic sub and like just from that first minute or so. Awesome, sir. 👍👍

Oooo if you like godsmack try their song: Voodoo. It’s really great

The Package by A Perfect Circle 👏

How could anyone dislike this video?!

God imagine being those kids..."Guess what you're gonna make a song with Godsmack!" I would've been so stoked

thumbs up for "dukata ump pak chkumpumpa dukaa" @9:53

PLEASE DO MORE GODSMACK BREAKDOWNS! My favorite band for many years. Sully, front man and lead singer, has such a wide range of vocals but he can play rhythm or lead guitar, base, and he does a drum battle vs Shannon the drummer at every live show. He plays bongo drums and keyboard as well. The greatest band since the 90s!! Also introducing hundreds of kids to real music in this video is amazing!!

I kinda cry every time I see this! I really believe music is everything I can barely live without it!!

Dood: I found this Godsmack Unforgettable video about 2 weeks a go and I can't get it out of my head. I just keep hearing it. so I have gone back and listened to it over and over again. and just before you stopped it ttime

I was lucky enough to catch Godsmack on one of the smaller stages at a European festival in '01 and I've got to say Sully Erna is one of my favorite front men of any band. He seems like the kind of person who'd be just as happy performing in front of fifty people as in front of fifty thousand.

God damn I love you bro! gonna buy you a cup of coffee!

Thank you! I’m not a musician but I love music. Your interpretation makes me very happy, Your an inspiration!

Aloha uncle Keep up the great work and the great job you do with the community

Not sure if anyone has posted it but regarding your comment about the wah pedal and hearing two arrangements, Sully the lead singer is also a guitar player so you probably heard him over the lead wah.

I think it's even better that they stuck to their roots in the video, the band is from Massachusetts and they got kids from throughout New England in this

The drumming in Godsmack has always been solid and powerful. Not necessarily the most complicated, but almost always on point, and written in a way that it correlates well with what's being played and compliments the rest of the instrumentals and vocals very well. I have to mention a quick story regarding the band's percussion. I saw Godsmack live years ago, and the drummer at the time, Shannon Larkin (not sure if he is still with the band) was moving in a way unlike any drummer I'd ever seen. His head was bobbing furiously to the beat he was playing, and his arms, and whole body really, were moving around as if he was dancing on the drum kit. Whirling the sticks around like nunchucks. Then Sully (the band's vocalist) sat down on a separate drum kit at one point, and the two of them played a duel drum solo that must've lasted like 8 minutes (anyone familiar with the band's live performances might know what I'm talking about). And believe it or not, sully outclassed Shannon on the drums in every way. The guy is ultra talented. Godsmack is lucky to have an instrumental ambidextrous talent like him leading the group.

Voodoo and Love Hate Sex Pain are some killer bass forward songs

The ending really touched me. Goosebumps and all.

Hey were bringin' BITCHIN back If you like this you should do the singers solo stuff..so many instruments goin on Sully Erna: Sinners Prayer 7 years *My light

Aloha,you are flipping music in a colorful way with your technical drownings all the way up to Sweden!! Love your work 🤘🇸🇪

I love that that godsmack did this for the kids very cool.. I used to LOVE Godsmack they still make a decent song here or there but them first 2 albums WOW

You should see their drum battle between sully leader singer and drummer Shannon Larkin. Awesomeness

Please do Elder! They're a lesser known band but have some masterful songwriting and melodic structure. The Falling Veil is a good intro for them.

Dude your so cool. Thanks for these awesome vids.

A friend turned me on to this about.a year ago, and I was absolutely blown away! Everything that the kids said about how music affects & influences them is exactly how I have felt since day one from my own childhood experiences.. Chicken.skin for sure. ❤️ My. Older sister is the one who recognized this gift in me from about age 6. I was the youngest one, not young anymore, but anywho I was always with my mom & she use to love to go everywhere & visit her friends and I remember going into a house to visit, and I saw a guitar and I was so fascinated by it. I couldn't stop touching & admiring hearing the sounds of the strings touching together as I strummed the guitar & after that I would ask for a "tigar" all the time. It's quite alright if you don't feel or respond to my heart talking to you I have loved this channel & community & I have listened to you & appreciated your comments, I have donated to help Geebz with his channel, out of genuine love for his engaging spirit & extraordinary love for music ❤️ But you people seem to be so self centered, only concerned with what you want! Lighten up people a little bit. It's not all about you ok. I have requested songs for Geebzs to react to months and months ago, and I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing that yet, but I don't b**** about it. I just take it all in stride, knowing that Gibi is really busy, and trying his best to accommodate everyone. If you don't like this post, well this is from the only place I know it to come from & that is my heart. Well wtf ever. Later maybe......

That's straight up beautiful.

Hearing Sully say that music is a miracle makes me want to listen to Rush's 2112 :D

Amazing video!! Also can we see your decomposition for the band Uneven Structure? Especially the album "Februus", for expample Frost/Hail? The ambience in this album is in its own class...

Would love to have a beer with this dude some day, If that took place in Hawaii. Even better😁

Godsmack isn't the most technical or unique band but they are fun sometimes. If you want other songs by them: I Stand Alone (radio hit), Voodoo (radio hit), Serenity (one of my personal favorites), and Hollow (one of my personal favorites)

First time I saw them was as opening act for Limp bizkit. They killed it and bought their cd the day after. Their breakthrough song "awake" still one of my favorite songs of them.

I tear up evertime

"Shine Down" by Godsmack! (Minute to win it)

Geebz, you have to listen to "Broken Again" by Another Animal, the band are simply the members of Godsmack with another great vocalist. Powerful chorus!!!

Godsmack is an awesome band. One of my favorites by them is Love-Hate-Sex-Pain off the Oracle album. I would love to see you go over Anesthesia by Type O Negative!

If you have not already, you should check out their song under your scars

Great video, haven’t listened to Godsmack at all really but damn, I think I need to dive in. Anyway, I think Lord Huron - I Lied is a great one! Really, anything by them but I’d love to hear your thoughts on them! Aloha from the great white North!

Always intersting to hear your views! You should do some post rock like Mogwai : Mogwai Fear Satan or Xmas Steps or Explosions in the Sky : The Only Moment We Were Alone or Greet Death

ELDER Song lll. Off of dead roots stirring great album. Potions by PUSCIFER on the recycle ♻️ Awwlright I am still here I am still here.

This is awesome! Godsmack is a big part of history with rock and metal almost in the same vein of Nirvana, really. Not ground-breaking new genres or musical aspects, but their mentality to deep lyrics, powerful topics, and heavy atmosphere really put them in a place of their own. This vid reminds me of Dave Grohl with _Play,_ an EP and project he did at the Join The Band music school in LA. _Re-align_ from Godsmack has one of my fav solos of all time, and carries you along the song so fluently. But let's face it, you're probably gonna end up doing _Voodoo_ from them, right Geebz? It's played so often on radio and referenced all over the place you might've heard it before! P.S. - If you ever get around to listening to anything from Foo Fighters Geebz, just know that even though you're going to get so many people suggesting their early works, I highly recommend _Sonic Highways._ It's a music project where they collaborated with several legendary musicians throughout multiple rock genres to form an album that encompasses a lot of great hints to old bands, but keeps it fresh with Foo Fighters fantastic sound. They have truly mastered the ability to make almost any song single-worthy and to keep bringing more to the table after several decades.

Can’t love this any more than I already do. You should check out their track “Realign” from their acoustic Cd. Will paste the video below