The Contortionist "Language (Rediscovered)" - REACTION! 

The Contortionist and Silent Planet are beyond just music they're Art!

One of my favorite bands to see live. They have a ridiculous energy and atmosphere live!

Tesseract- Hexes live in studio. They slightly fit into the unique category The Contortionist does, very powerful stuff.

So happy you’re a fellow contortionist lover and I bow to you for not giving in and watching before you did a video🙌

so glad this exists gives me chills every single time

I (Re)discovered The Contortionist actually by seeing them live with BTBAM way back in 2013, I believe. Michael Lessard had just joined the band and it was about a month or so before Language came out. My buddy, who I went to the show with, was chatting with Michael and Robie Baca (Guitarist) outside their merch booth after the show, but for some fucking reason, I didn't realize it was them! He bought their second album and we listened to it on the ride home and we both dug their sound. Months later I ended buying their first album and Language and I became an immediate fan, loved everything they've put out since then.

@6:45 "I don't deserve this" I feel that.

So special. No recommendations my friend. Just keep doing what you're doing. So glad to see someone who shares the same excitement about music.

You are a truly genuine person. your positivity and love for music makes these videos so enjoyable to watch. I actually have been having a rough patch in life and you managed to give me good vibes for watching this video. The Contortionist is one of my favorite bands as well, so awesome you understand how incredible they are and that they truly are special

Love this band so much. It's really nice to know that you're giving them a little more of exposure, people should listen them more often.

Man, you don't realize how happy I am to see you be posting and sharing the love of this band. Been following them since their old EP before Exoplanet came out and followed them through everything. All of their music is so amazing and I'm so ecstatic to see these from you.

I can really understand why you love this so much. This is simply incredibly beautiful and rich layered music, so full of intricate, delicate details, so well composed. And I love that voice too, gives a real sense of vulnerability. Btw, you should really listen to Cynic-Integral (from Re-traced). This band has so much in common with the later Cynic material. I too found out about this band through a reaction channel, and I am actually waiting for their CDs as I write this as I ordered them a couple of days ago. Really looking forward to dive deeper into their music. And as always, great reaction. Some people (Beau in particular...love his channel too) are great at explaining technicalities, but you are the champ when it comes to expressing the joy of music! Keep it up!

You mentioning the bass which is pretty amazing, but that SNARE man! that SNARE is also spectacular. And if you look closely when the SNARE starts after each part your face reacts!!

Viridian/White Walls live - Between the Buried and Me This is perfect.

Time the Valuator - When I Meet Death. Absolutely incredible songwriting, vocalist is insane and the video is very well done.

Was lucky enough to see these guys a couple of nights ago with Skyharbor and Silent Planet. I knew how much I loved their music, but I had no idea how incredible their live show would be. I've been performing for almost my whole life, and I was legit stunned at their performance. It's really cool watching your reaction videos and seeing your love for them grow almost exactly the way mine did. Took hold of me and I couldn't stop it. Cheers, man. enjoy your vids

I am so stoked that you love the contortionist, please do their old songs!

Thank You very much for posting!!!! It was fun watching you discover TC. You are right when you say.... if you get it , you get it.......and when all around you aren’t hearing the same thing you are and shitting their pants...... you can’t understand why THEY DON’T GET IT........it’s pure. Their progress arc is impressive by any standard. I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen every album “live” with my son..... and they deliver everything & more...... Language as an album is in my Top 5 of all time( I own 4300 cd’s ) I’ve seen Cynic twice, Meshuggah twice, Pat Metheny 4X, Rush 5 times, even the great Allan Holdsworth ( RIP ) once.....many of their inspirations.......The Contortionist achieve on their own talent and on their own terms!!!!!

This song makes me always so happy.

And upgrade those earbuds to some legit headphones! You deserve it!

Sings of the swarm - cesspool of ignorance so fucking heavy

I have the same reaction to these songs, man. I get the chills every time. So much depth and beauty. Love the reviews bro, keep em coming.

Its a beautiful cold day I'm off to go in the woods and shoot my new recurve bow. Now to watch the other two videos they have from rediscovered.

This is your best reaction video so far. Sincere and beautiful...

Wow! Great surprise! Didn't heard this band before. Thanks. It's fantastic!

There music is so beautiful sounding!!

Do The parable rediscovered next, bro, this video is good, but the parable is like a ritual. Its simply amazing . Its will leave you breathless

Lost Reality by Mercenary. Seriously man, 10 years later and still my favorite song. Talk about epic you won’t be disappointed

I love this song ❤

Absolutely blown away by this song...never heard before. Maybe my best find ever. Was going to recommend something but im just going to leave it at this. Thank you.

Holy shit so many layers this is really good, it's a masterpiece

This version of language is unlike anything I've ever heard. Beautiful! You should listen to Reign of Kindo-"Hold Out". Amazing jazz rock band.

I just adore you. And The Contortionist of course!

Amazing song, amazing band! You should react to The Parable (Rediscovered)... It's so spiritual to me.

Yes! I'm so glad you finally covered this song. You should definitely check out Pangaea-The Balance music video for your next review. They're a very small band who deserve all the attention they can get

Every time I die - the coin has a say! Knocked loose - dead ringer!

One of the best songs to twist some herbs up to

Twelve Foot Ninja - One Hand Killing. You'll love it

We need to pool together and get this man some Astros

This version is beautiful and haunting. Its perfect. I didn't know music could evoke such an emotional response until I discovered The Contortionist. The only other band that can replicate the feeling are Outrun the Sunlight. If you liked this then you will definately like Stars in the Ocean by them.

Libera, Pt. 1 - Saturnine Spheres: Ne Obliviscaris!

The Source: Rediscovered is a must-see! And something to take you a bit out of the prog loop, check out Dream House by Deafheaven. Truly amazing!

Haha man "i don't deserve this" funny man

Love your channel man. The video for The Parable (Rediscovered) is the only thing on YT that beats this for me.

Asking Alexandria "where did it go" Polaris "unfamiliar"

Mike Lessard is amazing. He has some old videos(Last chance to Reason) that shows how he can do different octaves to achieve a robot voice. Crazy stuff. If you can and want some brutal along the lines of dillinger escape plan listen to Last Chance to Reason - Upload complete

Humanity Level- Primordial !!!!

thanks so much for this man!!!! Love your channel!

Linda Baca linked your reaction to their video "Reimagined" on facebook, and got me subbed and watching all your videos. \m/

Big respect for all The Contortionist reactions. PLEASE give some attention to the band "Atmospheres." Pretty sure you'd be the first to react to any of their material. Songs that I would recommend are Satellites (has a video) as well as the song From a Distance (personal favorite). If you like the Contortionist, you will appreciate this band!

Haha "I don't deserve this" hahaha best comment ever

Painted in Exile - House of Cards. Give it a listen, might be up there with the contortionist as one of your favourites.

Love this song band and YNWA

Signs of The Swarm - Cesspool Of Ignorance Aversions Crown - Hollow Planet Aversions Crown - Vectors Winds of Plague - Never Alone Slaughter To Prevail - As The Vultures Circle Black Tongue - Coma Within Destruction - Void Depths of Hatred - Revocation Emmure - Solar Flare Homicide

Got a few : 1. Trepalium- moonshine limbo 2. BROJOB- teenie weenie 3. Behemoth- blow your trumpets Gabriel

Adept - Secrets Adept - Carry the weight Adept - Dark clouds

Do The Parable too! Btw, great video man!

I could sit there when i first heard this and mayby be out of words like you.

Boy eats girl - She shattered like glass

Brilliant! Definitely great song. The rest of the "reimagined" songs on their deluxe album are amazing. Peace brother! Chris

I believe you should give The Ongoing Concept - Cover Girl a try, one of the most original bands out there

DEFECTOR - RESURFACE DEFECTOR - RESURFACE DEFECTOR - RESURFACE DEFECTOR - RESURFACE

I`ll keep suggesting these :) Oceano - Dead Planet Atena - Oil Rigs Alpha Wolf - Golden Fate; Gut Ache

Periphery - Priestess

kamelot - the great pandemonium, kamelo - March Of Mephisto, best songs of all time you'll love it

This version is amazing 😭

Kublai Khan - The Hammer!!

Angelmaker - Leech!

Twelve foot ninja- Sick

Totally agree I prefer this version over the original. If you want something similar to the contortionist check out the song message from Atlantis by disperse. I recommend doing a reaction video to it.

conquering dystopia - ashes of lesser men This i a really good instrumental song, also one of the guitarists is the one from the band Arch Enemy

Parkway Drive - The Weapon They Fear (Heaven Shall Burn Cover) (Official HD Live Video). Heavy as fuck.

The Senate - The Bloated One!!!

check out Alpha Wolf - Nail Biter & Alpha Wolf - Golden Fate ; Water Break, for 1 video

I totally GERR IT!!!

unreal version. wow.

>>> Sybreed - Orbital

Doesn’t get any better

Wage War - Stitch Silent Screams - Low Kublai Khan - The Hammer The Devil Wears Prada - Planet A

Gallows Hymn - Lorelei

Satisfied

Dude, you gotta check out All Shall Perish - There Is Nothing Left. You won't be dissappointed!!!!

Silent Screams - Low !!!

Pathways - miserae or extinguish the stars.

You should check out BTBAM Ants of the Sky. It's been forever since you've done any BTBAM, it would be nice to see some every once in a while :)

Silent Planet - Understanding Love As Loss Kingdom Of Giants - Cash Out Kingdom Of Giants - Damaged Goods This 3 song maybe Heavy...

For all eternity- derailed

Protest the Hero - 'Bloodmeat'; or 'Sequoia Throne'

Dude, you gotta Check out Lakewood on Spotify soon! I am sure you'll love at least one of their tracks. I recommend Diamond Shatters Light or Lifelie :)

Check out 'Map Change' by Every Time I Die. Not only an amazing song by awesome band, but amzing music video as well.

This somewhat reminded me of Outrun the Sunlight - The Pace of Glaciers, though that is purely instrumental. I would absolutely recommend it though, if you're looking to relax but also headbang at parts. The atmosphere is incredible.

You're always posting great videos! But is something missing? Hmmm.. Oh, I know! "ISSUES - Hooligans" or any issues song of your choice! These guys have some catchy tunes to bang your head to!

Last Chance to Reason - Upload Complete would be a good one if you want something close to the Contortionist...Mike's other/former band. There really isn't anyone like The Contortionist, but parts of their songs are very much like them.

You gotta check out "The Parable: rediscovered" video! I like that one even more than this one I think.

Archspire Archspire Archspire!

Periphery - Lune Periphery - Zyglrox Live drum cam One album and one live

One on my favorite new discoveries thanks to this channel. This is my mental soundtrack traveling southern Europe atm :) Edit* I don't care if you do a react video but check out 'hidden orchestra' their latest album 'dawn chorus'. Different genre totally but same things you may like sonically : bass, depth, ambience and crazy good production. Good headphones a must ;)

The contortionist - Parable (rediscovereD)

Cool

Hey Man! Check out a band called JOLLY. Their track 'Firewell' is a great one to check out. Ambient Soundscapes, crushing riffs, rumbling bass, unique, soulful vocals. Well worth a listen, you won't be disappointed! Think Faith No More meets Karnivool meets Muse