REACTING to POLYPHIA Feat. STEVE VAI (Ego Death) 🎸🥁👊 

I love the contrast between Polyphia’s millions of distinct notes and Steve Vai’s flowing, swooping legato themes. Great reaction Chase, stay infuriated and wet mate.

I am not one to comment often but I feel the need to now. I am to put it mildly, blown away by Polyphia. The most original and down right talented group I have ever seen. At the age of 72, and a long time music junkie, this group is the most original and creative bunch i have ever had the total pleasure of listening to. I came across your channel and was surprised when I heard you channel and listened and watched your reaction. You pleasure and inner joy flows out as you experience the magic being played, and it's a joy to see another that mirrors the feelings i get as well. Thanks for you time and thoughts. Keep it up, your doing very well, IMHO

Chase needs to do a full album reaction!! 🔥

"You have to own a yacht or you have to play the drums for Polyphia" this was such a great line 🤣

“I could never pull off that button up. You have to own a yacht or you have to play drums for Polyphia” 💀💀

12:05 Yes, you should! You wear your heart on your sleeve, the way this music moves YOU makes your reactions special.

Favorite part of this track is when Scott just throws on some more heavy distortion and shreds for a bit. He doesn't get to do that often enough.

For me this song has two parts: first of all we all accept Polyphia is AMAZING and a river of talent, and the second, them paying respect to Vai and him accepting they are his true heirs. The way the 3 guitars mix at the end of the song, is simply mind blowing

Great as always, sir. That "lazy river" line, simply from its unexpectedness and your delivery of it, was the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.

mad respect for being unmonitized and still grinding. keep up the good work bro! ❤🔥🔥

Hi Chase, thanks to react to Ego Death I was waiting for you to share your famously detailed view. Please consider react to "The Audacity" video (still visualizer version only), it's short but REALLY impressive, even by Polyphia standards. 🤯 Cheers!

Chimera. Chimera. Chimera. Please do the playthrough version, I’d love to see it blow your mind 😂

Love the reactions. This album is incredible top to Bottom. The playthroughs for chimera, neurotica and playing god are absolutely mind blowing and worthwhile for a watch even if you don’t react. Keep up the good work mate!

Your passion and respect for the artistry shine through this review. Thanks for deepening my appreciation. Knowing which parts of the song are coming up I can almost guess when you’re going to throw up hands! I was not as composed the first time I listened to this. Absolute masterpiece.

Best reaction to this song on youtube. I love how infuriatingly magical they are. Btw u now need a shirt that says “Stay Wet”

Perfect Reaction - we are all infuriated at how good they all are, in the absolute best way. cheers

I love this.... You were able to wordify things I couldn't LOL. YES, it is difficult to explain how amazing their music is

This song inspired me to learn guitar, currently practicing my pentatonic scales and trying throw harmonics in with it, (I found some weird harmonics over the sound hole, fascinating instrument, guitar! I never new there was so much nuance to it!)

Your enthusiasm is so infectious, and so good at pointing out the minutiae and breaking it down for those of us that may be without your technical ability. I love polyphia, but watching along with you brings a whole new level of excitement and enjoyment. Thanks to you. X

I'm sure being a creator can be a rollercoaster at times but you're awesome at what you do. Love the channel, keep it up Chase!

Adore your reaction... for me this was like the first time hearing Eruption or Satch Boogie.... these guys are next gen.

I always got your back Chase. Been here for a long time though I don’t comment much. It’s through you I found joy in music again after many years of being disillusioned.

your reaction made me so happy! i love how you genuinely enjoy the music, the way you can tell your entire body is reacting to it and loving it!!

It's so great to sit and watch your informed and intelligent reactions ... "Lots of guitarists will watch this and say I'm done"... at the age of 75, and having been around the block so many times I'm dizzy, I have encountered those moments many times whilst listening to the likes of Peter Green, Al Dimeola, Jeff Beck et al ... and now we have the genius of Polyphia ... and still, in my dotage, I cling to my Strat and my mediocrity ... so in the spirit of expanding your awareness of those who would push the envelope and knowing your liking for the wave of talent coming out of Japan these days, can I suggest a listen to Sokoninaru (Brilliant City is a good starting point) I think your reaction would be similar to this one :) keep up the good work

Vai on the throne where he belongs! Between seeing Vai's trademark passion reflected on his face and how talented and gorgeous Tim is....god

Prime reaction as always Chase. It's a beautiful song!!

Thanks for a genuine and enthusiastic reaction (as always)! And to a killer song as well, thanks- again. 💕🤘

Next I recommend "Audacity," "Genesis," "Chimera," and "Bloodbath."

Great review and assessment! All players are amazing in their own right.

Great video! Was hoping you'd do this one! I love the fact that Vai could outshred all of Polyphia but chooses to prioritize the melody. He really shines with his sustained notes. Shows how amazing these musicians truly are. So far, you've reacted to everything I've wanted you to get into aside from one band. Aviations. Very talented band in ability and composition. I'm a sucker for some good piano. Would love you see you react to this one. Outliers is an amazing song. Very long but it doesn't disappoint.

love you, dude!

I always appreciate your reactions Chase... You are clearly so genuinely appreciative of the talent the artists have and really good at dissecting not only the song structure but the production as well. Top level mate.

Been waiting for this one! Thanks, Chase!

It's always so fun to watch someone enjoy the same music I like. Great video chase!

This was a collab I'd always thought would be great, but seemed more a pipedream than possibility. The fact that it actually happened was surprising and man, did they deliver! What an absolute pleasure to see all of these virtuosos share a stage. Like you said, as lovers of music we really are lucky to be alive in a time to see this happen. Steve was and is such an incredible innovator of the craft, just as Polyphia are, but Steve added such a brilliant element to this piece as only he could. Absolutely killer, and hope they all continue to make more music together! Loved the genuine reaction as always, and I know it was just as special for you as a fellow musician/guitarist! HADGD! Suggestions: Bilmuri - LORDFARQUADZILLA - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PVjt-QfCNEo.html or ABSOLUTELYCRANKINMYMF'INHOG - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fXtn0as91SM.html Issues - Drink About It - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1rgY6TOREIEs.htmls Dance Gavin Dance - Pop Off! - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jczVn7ZkMzE.html or Strawberry's Wake - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oTJWY2w31cU.html I Am Abomination - Since 1776 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qx6ih3h8-9w.html

I would really love to hear your reaction to Polyphia's song, "Bloodbath". The more I listen to it, the deeper it gets and the more I discover. Love this journey.

Chase ..You are a master of your craft. You bring any track to life with your enthusiasm and emotion....Keep on keeping on!

I can never have enough Polyphia reaction vids to watch!! 💙

Great reaction and analysis as always! :)

i love your reactions man

always look forward to your reactions my friend. especially Polyphia. such a great piece of music.

Polyphia is sublime. Excellent video Chase. Haha "...I shouldn't have a channel." Superb!

I've been counting the minutes until you did a reaction to this one. I made so many of the same faces you did when I first saw it. Vai's solo albums got me through university, so seeing him with my favourite new band is just...wow. I feel like Vai adds a strong melodic core to the song that isn't always there in Polyphia's music. Thanks for doing this Chase; this was like hearing it for the first time again.

Try swedish band Wormwood with the song "The Isolationist". Also miss reactions for In Flames. Good channel!

the chair. the throne.

Damn it! I thought I had already subbed!!! Well, I fix that shit today! Btw, I love Polyphia and Ghost as well.

I love how when they are about to bring in Vai it sounds as if they are stepping back to let a king or God walk through and take a seat on the throne. Or at least that's the vibe it gives me.

That breakdown at 10:10 is GODLIKE

Still the best reaction channel.

Scott's solo was great. He really stepped up for this album. ABC has grown on me and become my fave track on the album, so fun

You absolutely need the channel the lazy river analogy was hilarious this music is amazing and your face show how you feel it deep down to understand that strength of their talent.

Watching the evolution of your love for polyphia was great fun. Thanks for the good and really informative videos. I learned a lot about the space you were talking about and I'm hearing more of the synth and mod effects on the instruments. I STILL want to know though. Is that last angelic set of notes pure guitar harmonics or is there synth and keyboard added in. I REALLY want to believe that humans can make a sound like that without autotuning it. The harmonic syncopathy of 3 amazing instruments in the hands of 3 masters of their craft should be able to make that. What's you're thoughts on that?

Such an epic entree . Love love love this. Also, could you react to Crystal Lakes last song before Ryo left? Curse? It’s a hell of a banger for that era of that band to go out on.

been subbed for eons and haven't had a single one of your videos in my feed since the last Polyphia one. RU-vid is on some bullshit man. gonna chuck notifications on!

Awesome reaction to one of my favorite bands.

Lol ! Love your reactions

"They're more like a lazy river....at the end you get wet"...... 🤣

Don't ever change Chase

What a great reaction video, please do more from the new album. Definitely subscribing

When we gunna get a playthrough chase? But no seriously, as a guitarist this makes me.wanna take my guitars outside and burn em. THEN THEY GET A GUITAR GOD?! I'm done.

Your words about using this as inspiration to be creative was lovely

Phenomenal playing... The production is king in this track... Well, Steve too... You're right though, everyone shines.

9:10 "That's why?" No, that's Vai 😜

Love the reaction and (as always), very insightful. I see quite a few suggestions for a Chimera reaction (rightly-so, it's amazing), but would love to see a reaction or thoughts on Audacity. To my mind, it's the best expression of what they're capable of on the album, but I know everybody has their preferences.

Rumour has it Chase is still infuriated by how talented these dudes are 😂 Right back to it lmaooo! P.S. happy new year!! 🎉🖤

This popped up! Probably because I've watch a few of your videos waaaaay too many times

You'd love CHON, should give them a chance!

Always loved your reactions to Polyphia. If you get chance, check out Chon as well!

Great commentary.

Would love to see you react to the band Seas of Conflict and their new song consume. Interested to hear your thoughts on it. Love from NZ!

🔥🔥🔥

Scots solo in this one my favorite in the entire album.

Looks like Chase is ready for Sokoninaru . "Tenohira De Odoru" is a great starting point. They are also in a similar genre as Polyphia.

"You have to own a yacht or play drums in Polyphia..." 😂

Please oh please do more Periphery! I'll take anything you do, but my recommendations are Stranger Things or The Bad Thing

I think you'd really enjoy The Audacity from their new album, very fun jazz. Has a visualizer video on their channel with no real music video

Kinda reminds me of the movie Crossroads where the character played by Steve Vai is outdone by the young main character played by Ralph Macchio 😁

I highly recommend doing a full album reaction but if you arent able to do so, please at the very least check out “chimera”, “Bloodbath” and “The Audacity”

We need a Periphery revisit, as we’ve only done Make Total Destroy, which is not even one of their best.

Polyphia are not really my music, but i can't stop listen to them! Ther are so d*mn talented!!

You definitely need to check out Polyphia's new album, especially "Bloodbath" featuring Chino from the Deftones.

Please listen to Arch Enemy - First day in hell! Perfect pitch female growler!

Good reaction, I think you should react to their collab with Babymetal - Brand New Day. You can choose audio version to avoid a block

I would subscribe twice, if I could ;-). Meanwhile I'm really annoyed by a right ear infection, which means that only the left part of my headphones is available. Missing half the fun! For this song, you could have paused every 10 seconds. Só overwhelming! And that groove... ❤❤❤

I'm disgusted this wasn't a Grammy

i hope you can react to Cluppo's full EP (Miku Band-Maid side project) it's awesome the writhings

Please please react to ABC by Polyphia, they changed it up for that one in the best way possible!

Chase, please do a reaction to polyphia - 40oz

If I must be honest the ‘Hit that like and subscribe’ really seems to work! Sometimes just the fact of hearing it will make me actually hit the like button Otherwise I don’t really bother, it’s not that I don’t want to, I often just forget to do it haha

Please react to Epica-Kingdom of heaven part III

Check out a clay asherman drum play through

Hey Chase! I'm so with you in taking people like Steve and Polyphia as inspiration. Also, I like your comments on the music from a guitarists perspective. As a fellow guitarist all those voice-teacher reactons are interesting, but it is always nice to hear the thoughts of another guitarist. Oh, and I'll finally subscibe... I originally found you through your reaction to Ayreon and in that video you said you would have to come back to them. Are you still planning to do so? If you want to see them live, here is the link to the playlist of the 2017 Ayreon Universe show ru-vid.com/group/PLJGn3wi7b7b606GfoKAdOgm6rtX9OliRc Most rectors do "Everybody Dies", but to be honest you could pick any of the songs.

I’ll be mad with you. And I’ll add, the mid song brought back a sound they’ve not really had much since their early days.

Have you heard Dirty Loops. Fantastic band from Sweden. I suggest work shit out

Please do ABC by polyphia else i'll be very upset

Dream Theater have the same effect on me, i love their music. But I hate their obvious superiority to me! Lol. Alas my Ego is still alive!

If you wanted to do a more guitar behind the song reaction, Isaac from Epica does a great one for Universal Death Squad - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mppn9y2iees.html

Most important take away from this video:Chase got wet.

Just so you know Polyphia just released a FULL ALBUM so you might get spammed with requests for it 😉

They put their time in.. You didn't.. Simple as that.