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The Middle of the Album Changed My Mind // Composer React to Gorycz - Zasypia

The Middle of the Album Changed My Mind // Composer React to Gorycz - Zasypia Critical Reactions

329 views - 18 hours ago

An Atmospheric Exploration of Pain // Composer Reacts to Breed - Wet Waltz

An Atmospheric Exploration of Pain // Composer Reacts to Breed - Wet Waltz Critical Reactions

211 views - 1 day ago

Absolutely Gorgeous Vocal Harmonies // Composer Reacts to Marianas Trench - Masterpiece Theatre III

Absolutely Gorgeous Vocal Harmonies // Composer Reacts to Marianas Trench - Masterpiece Theatre III Critical Reactions

312 views - 1 day ago

Simple and Straightforward.. As It Should Be // Composer Reacts to Brutal Truth - Birth of Ignorance

Simple and Straightforward.. As It Should Be // Composer Reacts to Brutal Truth - Birth of Ignorance Critical Reactions

673 views - 2 days ago

The Lyrics Are Eerily Poignant// Composer Reacts to Rush - Between The Wheels

The Lyrics Are Eerily Poignant// Composer Reacts to Rush - Between The Wheels Critical Reactions

1.5K views - 2 days ago

An Incredibly Infectious Brass Section // Composer Reacts to Frank Zappa - Waka/Jawaka

An Incredibly Infectious Brass Section // Composer Reacts to Frank Zappa - Waka/Jawaka Critical Reactions

1.8K views - 3 days ago

I Was Not Expecting This Genre From Her // Composer Reacts to Chelsea Wolfe - Sleeping

I Was Not Expecting This Genre From Her // Composer Reacts to Chelsea Wolfe - Sleeping Critical Reactions

563 views - 3 days ago

Holding A Mirror To Existence // Composer Reacts to Amebix - Sunshine Ward

Holding A Mirror To Existence // Composer Reacts to Amebix - Sunshine Ward Critical Reactions

456 views - 4 days ago

An Incredible Ending // Composer Reacts to Blue Oyster Cult - Astronomy

An Incredible Ending // Composer Reacts to Blue Oyster Cult - Astronomy Critical Reactions

731 views - 4 days ago

How Did They Do This? // Composer Reacts to Falco - The Sound of Musik

How Did They Do This? // Composer Reacts to Falco - The Sound of Musik Critical Reactions

856 views - 5 days ago

Where Frustration Becomes Inspiration // Composer Reacts to Nirvana - Endless, Nameless

Where Frustration Becomes Inspiration // Composer Reacts to Nirvana - Endless, Nameless Critical Reactions

851 views - 5 days ago

Critical Livestream #203 (March 2026 #4) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION)

Critical Livestream #203 (March 2026 #4) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION) Critical Reactions

961 views - 6 days ago

This Album Djents Hard // Composer React to Vildhjarta - måsstaden

This Album Djents Hard // Composer React to Vildhjarta - måsstaden Critical Reactions

2.3K views - 1 week ago

Prog Metal Fans, Check This Out! // Composer Reacts to The Silver - Looking Glass Hymnal Blue

Prog Metal Fans, Check This Out! // Composer Reacts to The Silver - Looking Glass Hymnal Blue Critical Reactions

512 views - 1 week ago

Gorgeous Choir Harmonies // Composer Reacts to VOCES8 - The Road Home

Gorgeous Choir Harmonies // Composer Reacts to VOCES8 - The Road Home Critical Reactions

263 views - 1 week ago

It's Just An Alarm Clock? // Composer Reacts to clipping. - Get Up

It's Just An Alarm Clock? // Composer Reacts to clipping. - Get Up Critical Reactions

629 views - 1 week ago

Comfy Vibes! // Composer Reacts to C418 - Subwoofer Lullaby

Comfy Vibes! // Composer Reacts to C418 - Subwoofer Lullaby Critical Reactions

2K views - 1 week ago

Incredibly Digestible Experimental Music // Composer Reacts to Fred Frith - come across

Incredibly Digestible Experimental Music // Composer Reacts to Fred Frith - come across Critical Reactions

647 views - 1 week ago

An Introspective Journey // Composer Reacts to Explosions in the Sky - The Only Moment We Were Alone

An Introspective Journey // Composer Reacts to Explosions in the Sky - The Only Moment We Were Alone Critical Reactions

576 views - 1 week ago

30BPM Tempo?!?! // Composer Reacts to Burning Witch - Stillborn

30BPM Tempo?!?! // Composer Reacts to Burning Witch - Stillborn Critical Reactions

574 views - 1 week ago

Gorgeous Vocal Layering // Composer Reacts to Mount Eerie - Voice in Headphones

Gorgeous Vocal Layering // Composer Reacts to Mount Eerie - Voice in Headphones Critical Reactions

404 views - 1 week ago

A Jazzier Side of Radiohead // Composer Reacts to Radiohead - Life In a Glasshouse

A Jazzier Side of Radiohead // Composer Reacts to Radiohead - Life In a Glasshouse Critical Reactions

2.2K views - 1 week ago

Full of Twinkling Lights // Composer Reacts to Radiohead - Let Down

Full of Twinkling Lights // Composer Reacts to Radiohead - Let Down Critical Reactions

4.5K views - 1 week ago

Critical Livestream #202 (March 2026 #3) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION)

Critical Livestream #202 (March 2026 #3) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION) Critical Reactions

1.4K views - 1 week ago

Transcendental Art // Composer React to Alcest - Les Chants de l'Aurore

Transcendental Art // Composer React to Alcest - Les Chants de l'Aurore Critical Reactions

1.7K views - 2 weeks ago

Punky, Folky, Metal // Composer Reacts to The Scratch - Pull Like a Dog

Punky, Folky, Metal // Composer Reacts to The Scratch - Pull Like a Dog Critical Reactions

392 views - 2 weeks ago

Absolutely Filthy Textures and Layers // Composer Reacts to METH. - CHILD OF GOD

Absolutely Filthy Textures and Layers // Composer Reacts to METH. - CHILD OF GOD Critical Reactions

644 views - 2 weeks ago

Proggy Pop With Hockets // Composer Reacts to Dutch Uncles - Fester

Proggy Pop With Hockets // Composer Reacts to Dutch Uncles - Fester Critical Reactions

271 views - 2 weeks ago

For The Noise and Drone Fans // Composer Reacts to Pat Metheny - Zero Tolerance For Silence

For The Noise and Drone Fans // Composer Reacts to Pat Metheny - Zero Tolerance For Silence Critical Reactions

1.4K views - 2 weeks ago

Emotionally Nuanced and Human // Composer Reacts to Jacob Collier - Summer Rain

Emotionally Nuanced and Human // Composer Reacts to Jacob Collier - Summer Rain Critical Reactions

1.1K views - 2 weeks ago

ATONAL Death Metal? // Composer Reacts to Ulcerate - Withered And Obsolete

ATONAL Death Metal? // Composer Reacts to Ulcerate - Withered And Obsolete Critical Reactions

2K views - 2 weeks ago

Incredibly Interwoven Prog Writing // Composer Reacts to Karnivool - Aeons

Incredibly Interwoven Prog Writing // Composer Reacts to Karnivool - Aeons Critical Reactions

1.2K views - 2 weeks ago

I Was Completely Lost // Composer Reacts to Gorguts - The Art Of Sombre Ecstasy

I Was Completely Lost // Composer Reacts to Gorguts - The Art Of Sombre Ecstasy Critical Reactions

2.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Beautiful Atmosphere and Harmonies // Composer Reacts to ARGOVIA - Ebb & Flow ft. Ross Jennings

Beautiful Atmosphere and Harmonies // Composer Reacts to ARGOVIA - Ebb & Flow ft. Ross Jennings Critical Reactions

225 views - 2 weeks ago

Quite Palatable.... Until It's Not // Composer Reacts to Sonic Youth - Total Trash

Quite Palatable.... Until It's Not // Composer Reacts to Sonic Youth - Total Trash Critical Reactions

1K views - 2 weeks ago

Critical Livestream #201 (March 2026 #2) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION)

Critical Livestream #201 (March 2026 #2) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION) Critical Reactions

951 views - 2 weeks ago

Excellent Moody Psychedelic Sludge // Composer Reacts to OLD BLOOD - The Chained Elephant

Excellent Moody Psychedelic Sludge // Composer Reacts to OLD BLOOD - The Chained Elephant Critical Reactions

298 views - 3 weeks ago

Gorgeous Classical Folk Mix // Composer Reacts to Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg - Paris Nocturne

Gorgeous Classical Folk Mix // Composer Reacts to Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg - Paris Nocturne Critical Reactions

281 views - 3 weeks ago

A Great Modern EMO Album // Composer React to Love Letter - You Look Good In Red

A Great Modern EMO Album // Composer React to Love Letter - You Look Good In Red Critical Reactions

392 views - 3 weeks ago

Progressive Use of Instrument Combinations // Composer Reacts to Guilt Machine - Twisted Coil

Progressive Use of Instrument Combinations // Composer Reacts to Guilt Machine - Twisted Coil Critical Reactions

520 views - 3 weeks ago

Merging Performance and Sonic Arts // Composer Reacts to Dakh Daughters — I am so small

Merging Performance and Sonic Arts // Composer Reacts to Dakh Daughters — I am so small Critical Reactions

189 views - 3 weeks ago

I Don't Get This Song... // Composer Reacts to Delta Sleep - Uncle Ivan

I Don't Get This Song... // Composer Reacts to Delta Sleep - Uncle Ivan Critical Reactions

549 views - 3 weeks ago

This Is Such A Catchy Tune // Composer Reacts to Falco - Rock Me Amadeus

This Is Such A Catchy Tune // Composer Reacts to Falco - Rock Me Amadeus Critical Reactions

1.2K views - 3 weeks ago

Drastically Different Re-imagining // Composer Reacts to Yousei Teikoku Stigma (Original vs Recast)

Drastically Different Re-imagining // Composer Reacts to Yousei Teikoku Stigma (Original vs Recast) Critical Reactions

388 views - 3 weeks ago

Impressively Intricate Melody Layering // Composer Reacts to Kraftwerk - The Model (2009 Remaster)

Impressively Intricate Melody Layering // Composer Reacts to Kraftwerk - The Model (2009 Remaster) Critical Reactions

2.1K views - 3 weeks ago

Incredible Jazz Fusion Improv // Composer Reacts to Matt Garstka - Open Jam 1

Incredible Jazz Fusion Improv // Composer Reacts to Matt Garstka - Open Jam 1 Critical Reactions

958 views - 3 weeks ago

This Industrial Dance-y Music Rocks // Composer Reacts to The Prodigy - Breathe

This Industrial Dance-y Music Rocks // Composer Reacts to The Prodigy - Breathe Critical Reactions

4.5K views - 3 weeks ago

Incredible Lyricism // Composer React to clipping. - There Existed an Addiction to Blood

Incredible Lyricism // Composer React to clipping. - There Existed an Addiction to Blood Critical Reactions

1.5K views - 4 weeks ago

Incredible Microtonal Math Energy // Composer Reacts to Angine de Poitrine - Mata Zyklek

Incredible Microtonal Math Energy // Composer Reacts to Angine de Poitrine - Mata Zyklek Critical Reactions

58.8K views - 4 weeks ago

This is Blues-y, Country-Metal // Composer Reacts to Me And That Man - How Come?

This is Blues-y, Country-Metal // Composer Reacts to Me And That Man - How Come? Critical Reactions

286 views - 4 weeks ago

Capturing The Vibes of Elevating Society // Composer Reacts to Astralasia - Hashishin

Capturing The Vibes of Elevating Society // Composer Reacts to Astralasia - Hashishin Critical Reactions

193 views - 4 weeks ago

The Vocal Harmonies Are Great // Composer Reacts to First Aid Kit - Emmylou

The Vocal Harmonies Are Great // Composer Reacts to First Aid Kit - Emmylou Critical Reactions

1.2K views - 4 weeks ago

Using Black Metal To Capture A Hazy Fog // Composer Reacts to Agrypnie - F15.2

Using Black Metal To Capture A Hazy Fog // Composer Reacts to Agrypnie - F15.2 Critical Reactions

648 views - 1 month ago

A 1947 Classic // Composer Reacts to Merle Travis - Sixteen Tons

A 1947 Classic // Composer Reacts to Merle Travis - Sixteen Tons Critical Reactions

326 views - 1 month ago

Thematically Strong Post Rock // Composer Reacts to Los Planetas - Toxicosmos

Thematically Strong Post Rock // Composer Reacts to Los Planetas - Toxicosmos Critical Reactions

279 views - 1 month ago

Masterclass in Expansive Solo Writing // Composer Reacts to Béla Fleck - Blue Mountain Hop

Masterclass in Expansive Solo Writing // Composer Reacts to Béla Fleck - Blue Mountain Hop Critical Reactions

328 views - 1 month ago

Incredibly Fun(ky) Jazz Fusion // Composer Reacts to Owane - "K"

Incredibly Fun(ky) Jazz Fusion // Composer Reacts to Owane - "K" Critical Reactions

475 views - 1 month ago

Blew Away My Expectations // Composer Reacts to Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

Blew Away My Expectations // Composer Reacts to Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Critical Reactions

850 views - 1 month ago

Critical Livestream #200 (March 2026 #1) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION)

Critical Livestream #200 (March 2026 #1) (SONG LIST IN DESCRIPTION) Critical Reactions

1.4K views - 1 month ago

Groovy and Emotionally Crushing // Composer React to Uneven Structure - La Partition

Groovy and Emotionally Crushing // Composer React to Uneven Structure - La Partition Critical Reactions

526 views - 1 month ago