My wife has been fighting a losing battle with a rare chronic disease for years, and we are unfortunately nearing the end of her journey. I've been by her bedside 24/7 in the hospice unit since we have been here, and have watched this trilogy of videos as they have been released. As absolutely gut wrenching as they have been, they have also been amazingly helpful as an emotional outlet (I don’t think I’ve cried this many tears within the last year combined). From another man in his 30s, thank you for sharing your reaction and showing that it is OK to wear your heart on your sleeve, and show emotions and cry when you need to. I've spent so much of my life trying to keep everything to myself, embarrassed of what others might think, only to realize that everyone I've ever encountered is completely supportive and it's been such a weight lifted off of my shoulders. Love ya man, keep up the excellent work🤘
Man, I’m sorry for what you and your wife are going through. You sound like a great husband and that you’re there for her. And I feel you on the keeping emotions to yourself. I went through a lot of life like that, and it’s way easier to just be vulnerable and express your emotions freely. I feel like it’s a lot healthier, too. Stay strong, man!
Fuck, man. I can only imagine what you’re going through. Always know you got brothers and sisters out here in the Metal community to lift you up, bröther.
I can't even begin to fathom how difficult this must be, and how much strength it must require of you. Of both of you. I sincerely hope that you can in any way enjoy what time you have left together. Stay strong and press on!
Whew....I definitely teared up watch each of these reactions but reading this just made me lose it. It's one thing to imagine it through music but to literally be going through this, I can't even put into words. I'm so sorry for what you and your family are experiencing. Please stay strong not only for your family, but for yourself.
Just know you are not alone brother! We all love you. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can't begin to even dream what that must be like. Cherish every moment while spinning this damn album and I hope you make it man!
I liked this comment and intentionally unliked it immediately just so i could have the pleasure of giving that like right back. This comment deserves all the likes.
@@Comanche669 dude. They have them. This band did things, others that were anywhere close to them in the genre have never done before. The atmosphere that is delivered so beautifully on every single track is somthing ive never experienced before as well. Austin and Will are whats special to me and stand out the most but the lead guitarist is an absolute demon as well. 100/ out of 10 on every grading scale imo
"Dancing like flames after all that I've done I'll salt the earth and disappear in a sea of fire" I love how they bring all 3 titles together as the final verse.
It's a brilliant album, and best taken in it's entirety. Cohesive from start to finish. If you had told me a year ago I would love a deathcore album this much, I wouldn't have believed you.
I’ve heard a lot of people saying that exact same thing about liking deathcore now. So wild that a band like Lorna Shore is turning so many people on to heavy music.
It's the same for me. There were some great albums I've really liked this year but this came along and made them all look like just a collection of songs.
That pause and then her mouthing "I love you" right before he ends it all is just a straight jab to the feels. A perfect ending to an epic and emotional trilogy
When Will audibly inhales and screams towards the end... Man. Chills. Something so simple just fits so well. So fucking raw. I'm so glad I got the album so I can listen to these 3 songs without the cuts, and truly immerse myself in this experience for 20 minutes.
The first part of the trilogy hit me and my girlfriend very hard when it came out, especially that bridge with 'Take what is left of my Life before you go'. Now my girlfriend (24) passed away nine days ago due to a Lung Embolism, and this Song hits harder than ever... I can hardly listen to the intro without crying like a baby. We actually listened to the entire Album when she drove our car for the last time in her entire Life, on friday when it finally dropped. Still didn't listen to it since then, means I never listened to it entirely cause I know that it will fuck me up completely... Rest in Peace my Love...
@@DarkDoom1999 We might be strangers but I can't even begin to say how sorry I am for your loss. If you ever want to reach out and talk, know that you can if you want to. I'm here to listen. I mean that.
I was doing okay until she mouthed "I love you". That is an absolute gut punch. Incredible musicianship and after listening to Adam talk on Finn McKenty's channel about his writing process and his mental state making this album, it's hard not to feel his pain in the music.
I love how the last lines we are left with in the 3rd song are all 3 titles in the trilogy. I really can’t praise them on how well together this album was put together. Albums like this really show how thoughtful the whole crew is. They have cemented themselves up there with the greatest of all time
That "I love you" in absolute silence followed by the retunr of that epic melody cuts so deep into the guts it's not even funny! This album, and specially these 3 songs have made me cry, rage, curse, fear and hope all in a rollercoster I haven't felt in years. Amazing, amazing album indeed! Thank you for doing the reaction for all 3 Tank! Keep rocking and stay excellennt!
This trilogy has brought to the surface a lot of feelings that I have repressed and did not allow myself to process, as I have always tried to man up and shut up. I have had too many loved ones delete themselves, and I just lost my father to cancer, who went by MAID medical assistance in dying, as he was literally suffocating to death with COPD and Stage IV lung cancer.... F@ck it, time to get some mental health help, before I end up adding myself onto the pyre. Thanks for the awesome content, and your push for people to address their mental health and seek help. This trilogy is immensely powerful in its ability to elicit an emotional response and hits like a freight train. Damn, this trilogy and your reactions to them will end up saving lives, and that is something else entirely...
It's great, that you mentioned the actor. He did an amazing job with this performance The whole trilogy is an absolute masterpiece, and the album is easily the album of the year, maybe the album of the decade. I can not remember an album that blew me away like this one. Maybe "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" by Dimmu Borgir had a similar effect on me, when I listened to it for the first time.
Not only is the intro melody of part I the same as the outro melody of part III. It's also the chorus melody of part II, just sped up. Amazing songwriting!
Lorna Shore singlehandedly proved what deathcore can be, and what emotional strings band can pull without sacrificing their sound. It sounds so cheesy and over the top, but this album is breathtaking. It really is. They deserve every bit of credit they have coming to them, and I hope they can show the new generation of extreme metal bands that you can include authentic emotion in your songs without "selling out," going soft, or including clean vocals. As long as it's authentic and not an act or gimmick, it's going to win fans over. LS has been my favorite band since I heard the whole Nothingness EP and they haven't moved from that spot since. It's going to take a lot for them to lose that title for me, because I don't know how many bands can pull off something like this so seamlessly
What a journey, man. You pretty much touched on everything I felt as per usual lol. I can’t give this album enough credit for how profoundly impressive it is. I won’t even touch on the vocal minority of haters not singing it’s praises because it’s honestly not worth it, this is a time to celebrate. This album has and will continue to shape the direction of deathcore from here on out. And can we just talk about how epic everyone is on this album? Will’s obviously a good reason this album excels, but Adam’s writing, leads, solos and contribution to the trilogy, Andrew’s orchestration, Austin’s absolutely insane drumming, obviously bass goes unappreciated but it’s clear Michael has contributed a ton to the weight of the album, not to mention him filling in for Austin while he addresses his herniated disc in his back, this band has nowhere to go but up. It’s a great time to be alive, being able to witness such an incredible piece of music for us all to share. Finally, man, this trilogy is special. I’ve only ever cried during one song, and it was Aftermath by The Ghost Inside, because that song was them overcoming a near fatal bus crash, and that song had so much emotion to it, I couldn’t contain myself. This trilogy has overshadowed it in ways I didn’t expect. A deathcore band somehow locked in such a real, visceral concept, and executed it with surgical precision. Adam Welch’s acting, Andrew’s orchestration gets credit again for adding that much more weight, it just all became a perfect storm that tugs at me every time I watch it, even more so as I’ve watched reactions to it, especially yours. Thank you again for tackling these and expressing yourself man. I’m so sad I missed your album stream, if by any chance you can get it up on twitch I’d love to see it, the album as a whole has so many powerful swings of the hammer, I just can’t get enough lol ❤️
They carry the melody from the start of Pain Remains I, to the end of Pain Remains III as you correctly noted. But did you also notice it's the melody for the chorus of Pain Remains II? Beyond genius.
The way they were able to capture the moment right before he decides to start the fire is so beautiful done. From the perspective of someone who has attempted suicide before, there is no other feeling like it. That brief moment of absolute silence, before giving in, is what most unfortunately have felt before. I’m truly blessed to have made it through my struggles and i hope whoever is reading this can find the strength to pick themselves up and know that you are not alone.
You're so right about the actor(s) in these videos. The music itself is enough to rip ya up, but the videos take it to a whole new level. This trilogy is a transcendent musical experience.
The dude who did the acting in this was fucking incredible. The face he's making at the funeral is so accurate for me. He's not listening to anything. He can't hear anyone. He is in his head with the darkness, and there is no light anywhere. He genuinely does not care about anything anymore. In the first video we got what felt like genuine happiness, and then concern. In 2, we got what looked like a tormented soul. So for me... I lost someone who was like a sister to me, to really horrible diabetes (dialysis every other day, and she had also gone blind due to it(diabetes, not dialysis)). I was in her hospital room, trying to come to terms that she wouldn't be around for more than a couple months. Everything he displays (aside from things that happen in PR2) are emotions that I've gone through. The breakdown when "and bury me" comes in, is when I can't hold them back anymore. Walking into an empty house is so shattering, and you just feel nothing but dread, and numbness. And then the resignation to entering. The video... the music... it is perfect for that emotion. That whole buildup I can just feel my eyes starting to burn. And naturally I completely lose it at the outro I have absolutely nothing but praise for this album, and especially this trilogy. 32 years old, and it took Lorna Shore for me to get excited about deathcore. DEFINITELY my album of the year. After this came out, I honestly forgot who released albums this year. I've been looking forward to this one since they dropped the first single. As of now the only other albums that I've liked this year was Scoring the end of the World, Tekkno (I'll have to check out the new architects and nothing more albums, and also wtf wednesday13 released an album???)
Hands down The best album I’ve personally ever listened to in my life. It’s not about joining a hype train or anything like that it’s literally the musicianship and the messages in this album that is so powerful and beautiful ❤🤘🏾🤘🏾
I used to be an absolute monster of a human being, but i started listening to this kind of stuff and it actually put things back into perspective for me. Im now a healing man.
“Dancing like flames, after all that I’ve done, ill salt the earth and disappear in a sea of fire” what an amazing way to end the song i had literal chills and the fact that they went through the melody of all 3 songs at the end was so beautiful 😢
I like how at the end, your tiles show both the full Charismatic Voice watch through of all three on release day, and her interview with Will (both are awesome). I had no idea who Lorna Shore was until the 14th when that reaction popped up, and now I am obsessed. The art direction of the videos, the orchestration, guitar, drums, lyrics and vocals are all amazing. Will has very good enunciation for the genre, which brings me to my only criticism. They need to get the lyrics in the closed captioning because they're too good to miss out on. PS, if you all haven't already seen it, they did a throat camera with Will on C.Voice and it is nuts.
The softer instrumental part at the end, it’s like it cares you over the rest of the way with that connection. then that pause part after that, is like the emotional damn bursting. Brilliantly done with the music writing, love that part!
I'm not a fan of deathcore in the least, but these three videos/tracks were really fucking intense. To watch someones journey through grief and not make it out on the other side is probably one of the hardest things i've seen visually.
I see Tank in the thumbnail and know what will happen. It is CRAZY how different these songs are in the context of the videos and the record itself. The story of the record is about a person who early on realizes it is lucid dreaming. creates a world - thinks it is the god of the world(Icarus, I am the one etc.) and later realizes that they are alone in the world resulting in them wanting to tear it down.
Looks like the actor's name is Peter Welch, excellent job, by him and all concerned. Let me just say that, on a personal level, I think life is always worth living and yes, if you have kids, relatives or even a dog or a cat, stick around for their sake. I'm sure that his wife would have wanted it that way too. Brilliant song/trilogy. Cheers Tank.
I'm 11 months behind on the trilogy, so forgive me for being late to the party, and I also feel like my emotional connection to the story is a bit different to most, but still felt like I wanted to share it. Can't deny, absolute bangers for all 3 songs, they all have their style, and their undertones, no denying that, beautiful songs. My connection to the story is a bit different, I thankfully haven't had the passing of a close friend/family member since I was younger than 11/12 I think, so before it could crush me like everyone else has experienced (sending hugs to all of you that have, you are all loved
The whole album is just fucking awesome, but after listening it every day my favourite song is Soulless Existence, the lyrics on that one just hits home like too much...
After the reaction you was talking about how crazy it was for a deathcore band to be able to be so emotional! I was thinking of Whitechapel when you said that, and right after, i heard Bloodsoaked symphony in the background xD perfect timing
Meanwhile, the clickbait youtubers are out here claiming that all 3 of these songs, and the rest of the album, sound the same... saying the album has no diversity and that it's the most overhyped album of the year. I don't understand why people feel the need to be that way, first off. And second, biases aside, did they even listen to the album? Or even just this trilogy? Because strictly from a songwriting standpoint, Pain Remains is one of the most diverse deathcore albums I've ever heard.
I think of the trilogy, this is my personal favorite song and video. It's such a perfect song and this video is beautiful. The very beginning of the song is stunning. Thanks for making me cry again for literally what I watched on Tuesday, lolol. I thought I might be able to watch this and be fine, but clearly not. I still can't put any of the trilogy on playlists yet because I don't think I'd be prepared for it to randomly come through my headphones.
My wife and I are getting on in years (mid 50s). This theme is very real for us. We now have fewer years left together than we have had. We constantly joke (morbidly) that the other must die first, because the loss may be more than either of us can bear, and neither of us wish for the other to be left in that much pain. This entire trilogy hit like a fucking sledgehammer.
This trilogy it's a brutal and emotional Death Core ballad. I am playing it in ultra heavy rotation since the release. You are right man... the game has definitely changed and Lorna Shore has conquered EVERYTHING!!
What up guys, is it weird to say I was tearing with a smile on my face ? Cause the trilogy hit me on both sides of the spectrum. Loving the musical talent of these wonderful people, but having tears flowing down my chin of such emotion. I'm lucky to experience this, I don't know about you guys ...
My grandma was my best friend and I lost her to suicide a decade ago, this trilogy completely sums up the grief of an unexpected and sudden loss. I've listened to this daily since they released the album, only bc its the only thing that i feel fully represents what I felt and went through. Lorna Shore deserves the world, so glad they found Will Ramos bc he was definitely the missing piece of the puzzle.
Incredible trilogy ... so much emotion, sorrow, anger and pain in three extraordinary songs. I never thought in the past that a death core band let me tear up. So brilliant.
I don't think anyone expected a trilogy to carry so much weight, musically and lyrically. Even listening to these songs at work I gotta hold it together lol. The music is so good I cannot skip the tracks.
Big statement here but... album of the decade for me (or the last 10 years). I cant think of a single album that's had such a profound impact emotionally and sucked me, and everyone else, into. This trilogy is an absolute masterpiece. I have those 3 songs on repeat nearly every day. I dunno how they're gunna top it on their next album but I CANNOT wait
did any of you notice those 9 minutes 20 seconds? Personally, I lived someone else's life for this trilogy. Lorna Shor is a genius. I got vinyl, listened to it already 10 or 11 times for me personally Lorna Shore divided the genre into before and after with the release of this album. very high bar. I watched many other reactions to the trilogy, during this time all these people became like family to me. thanks for your reaction. take care of yourself
I'm not generally not the kind of person who likes every single song on an album. Even some of my absolute favorite records have songs that are either forgettable, or ones that I tend to skip passed or tune out. But this record... My GOD. I listened to it front to back TWICE on a flight from Toronto to Las Vegas the day after it was released. Every single song is phenomenal. And this trilogy? Yeah. Top three favorite songs of 2022. I won't lie, I sat in that plane seat and sobbed like a child for the last third of it. I adore the way they tied all three together at the end both with the tie-in of the melody from Pain Remains I and with the lyrics being the song titles from each of the three. I cannot praise this band enough. They've brought back my adoration of music, reignited my passion for metal, and the need to see these guys live is REAL.
Tank, this was a masterpiece… I broke on all 3 as well. Not only did the Pain Remains I melody come in but the string part is from II. The final line(s) tie the whole thing together as well. Just amazing.
The perfect song to end the album on. Here's a few things i noticed with this song in particular and this Trilogy as a whole: 1: we get the same synth/piano piece played throughout. However it never ends on a not that "resolves" itself until the very end of part 3. Its hard to hear first time around but you will definitely hear it once its been pointed out. 2: the Trilogy (and album for that matter) end on essentially the three names of each part of the Trilogy. The last 3 lines are: Dancing Like Flames. After all I've done, I'll salt the earth and dissappear in a sea of fire. This combined with the sound of fire and the piano piece finally ending on a resolution really wraps up the album in the most perfect way possible. It makes you feel as though the album has nothing left to give.
The lowest feeling I ever felt in my life.... the moment the actor opens his eyes... after accepting whats been done... waking up after... don't solve a temporary problem with a irrational and permanent solution.
Every time a new Lorna Shore song drops, I say that is my favorite song by them. But I lie. THIS song is my favorite, by far. I love the gorgeous symphonic music and the choir and the absolutely heart wrenching lyrics.
Holy shit your left eye should be in Hollywood, 11:15! Know you weren't acting mate, I dropped a tear around that section the first time too haha, man this song is so cathartic, emotional and really really hard, it's a strange combo but it works...
The musical genius here. Walking the key melody along the whole trilogy, but the only point when it musically resolves is at the very end when all is burning to ground.
Alternate take: what if he didn’t survive? What if he died, and this is his hell. That’s why no one comforts him at the funeral, no one notices or cares that he destroys the flowers, and in the end signifies that he is in the fire forever. No basis for this, I was just like “what if he didn’t live…”
Please do a reaction video of the swedish Band Ghost! I found them a short time ago and I'm sooooo in love with the band and the amazing music! I think you will like them too :)
Your honest reaction to this trilogy made me be humble and human, let myself go for an instance...all losses are surreal, and even though we all try to Cope and hide our feelings it's good to see that is ok to let ourselves go with the feelings...i Lost my Mother 1 year and plus ago...and i've beber shed so many tears, thanks for helping me release a little of my emotions...as far as suicide...well...been a demon that haunts me even todas since my childhood, it's hard to resist "the call" for so many Times...hope all GOES well with you and keep up the good work
I 100% agree when you said that this album reminded you of WhiteChapel's Kin. Kin was my album of year for 2021 and I think this will be my top album for 2022. Both albums just have such incredible production, emotion, and quality songwriting that I don't think I will ever forget them.
Nice reaction... Thanks Tank! ❤️🤘 This trilogy as visual and musicly it's the best of from the last 15 years almost.. I've try to get something similar in the last decade..and still not get something like... Not even close.. Lorna Shore deserves the fking respect and appreciation from everybody 🤘🤘🤘❤️
Austin is an absolute animal. I met them not to long ago and had my favorite conversation with a musician when I got to talk to Austin. He said something amazing was coming
I don't know how many times I've cried to this trilogy, but it's been every time, and I'll probably always shed a tear any time I hear it. Another wholesome reaction dude, and a great review. Stay awesome dude. 🖤
One awesome thing I learned from when Will was talking to Nik Nocturnal about this song was that the last 3 lines of the lyrics for this song are a single line from each of the trilogy to tie it all together. That is a masterclass level of storytelling to think about that and bring the story full circle, just like you noticed how they brought back the Pain Remains I melody. There's so much cohesion on this album it's incredible. Dancing like flames After all that l've done I'l salt the earth and disappear in a sea of fire
Man I really appreciate it how you you let yourself show vulnerability. It should be the norm but for big hairy dudes like us are expected to hold the tears even though natural option is to cry
The whole album is so good. But these three songs are what happens when the right group of people get together at the right time and magic happens. No other way to describe it. That ending is so fucking epic. The way the end calls back on the beginning, the visuals, just everything. This feels like we're all experiencing a genuine memorable moment that's raising the bar for the genre and just metal as a whole.
Lorna Shore is greatness on a different level no doubt! I've listened to the Pain Remains album in it's entirety at least more than 20 times since its release. I was mad hyped waiting for it to come out lol. Definitely the album of the year hands down.
I feel like this band has so much more talent than music alone can support. The pure artistry, insane playing ability, the story and emotion they tell in every aspect of the music, it is truly incredibly. The way this album has been put together in every way is absolutely top notch. It’s a beautifully written, directed and produced piece of art. Visually, emotionally, it truly checked off every box and added more to check off. 👏👏👏👏👏
this is my favorite of the trilogy, and I've watched it several times, and somehow every single time I forget the silent "I love you" and it kills me all over again.
This album will transcend you into a fucking realm beyond the most fathomable of peace/serenity/br00talness lol. Literally shattered every expectation I had and I felt like I was gasping for a breath to come back to life! Just a pure masterpiece. and this reaction video is absolutely amazing Tank! Thank you!
I‘m 34 now and an emergency doctor as well as a so called public health officer. One can imagine due to my line of work seeing horrible things and life situations, as well as also losing loved ones (e.g. my mom to cancer during med school) it really takes a lot to set me off… yet these songs and videos achieve to do so. I‘m stunned and also enjoy the reactions to these videos
I havent heard an album that told a story throughout like this since Alesana The Emptiness came out in 2010. Both beautiful pieces of orchestrated masterpieces.
I keep coming back to your reactions on this trilogy because you apply the best insight and knowledge to the songs that I have seen. You also have the same emotionality towards the videos that I do which is nice to see. Thank you Tank, and thank you Lorna.
