View Full Version : The Nine Inch Nails Reaction Video Thread
katara
01-15-2020, 03:49 AM
... and I'm out.
Erneuert
01-15-2020, 03:50 AM
Come again?
eversonpoe
01-15-2020, 09:19 AM
Come again?
i think katara opened the thread for people to dump reaction videos instead of clogging up NIN spotting with them, but doesn't want to take part in the thread (understandably).
What have I become...
https://i.imgur.com/Gup55OA.png
botley
01-15-2020, 11:50 AM
Looking forward to reading and reacting to many reactions about reactions to NIN.
MrLobster
01-15-2020, 01:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefWz4UBC6U
May as well start things off...
Halo Infinity
01-18-2020, 04:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e00NDiQkpKQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H_jHEZg2o
Erneuert
01-19-2020, 08:15 AM
Man I hate these videos. It all started with Tool and Sober live, right?
SM Rollinger
01-19-2020, 08:45 AM
Thanks for breaking these off, I think that reaction videos in general are dumb as hell.
Halo Infinity
01-19-2020, 04:22 PM
I can at the very least agree that it's definitely much better to have a thread for the Nine Inch Nails reaction videos than have none at all, so at least they won't end up on every other parts of the board where the majority clearly doesn't want them. While I also still see where you're all coming from, I also know very-well to not assume or expect the reactors to know much, or even a single thing about Nine Inch Nails, because some of them aren't even actual fans. Granted, I see how there's no excuse in some ways, considering how one can just simply research Nine Inch Nails on Google and Wikipedia just to get a general idea about what the musician and his actual music is about along with what it actually consists of.
A part of me doesn't really mind, because I always liked to see my interests get plastered all over the Internet no matter how insipid or inane, but that's just me as I don't mean to speak for the entire fan-base. (Then again, it's easy for me to say as somebody that's lived off parodies, memes and Internet shows since 2000.) It's one of the reasons why I even like to still type Nine Inch Nails in full, because it also helps for Google searches across the board.
Anyway, I just came across this reaction of U.U.U. on With Teeth. I can't say that I'm that much surprised, but at the same time at least thought that he probably would've loved The Hand That Feeds, Every Is Exactly The Same, With Teeth and The Line Begins To Blur. He only ended up enjoying All The Love In The World, Only and Sunspots. While he didn't call With Teeth bad altogether, the rest of the album just wasn't his thing. He could at least try coming back to it though, since NIN is better off in multiple listens. The first listen isn't always the best way to gauge NIN, or well, almost any other musician(s) for that matter.
I also suppose what I sometimes like about reactions in general is because it's just another way to see opinions aside from just reading text all the time. At the same time though, I totally understand. I don't always look up reaction videos either, but have seen when they can be a real miss, even for somebody that doesn't really mind them all that much. This is when some of the reactors don't even react at all, nor have any actual dialogues and break downs whatsoever.
Oh, and as for U.U.U, his remaining and overall appreciation and love for Pretty Hate Machine and The Fragile kind of make it up to me. Kind of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmQ1qIU9lNo
katara
01-19-2020, 06:10 PM
The first listen isn't always the best way to gauge NIN, or well, almost any other musician(s) for that matter.
... or any album, or any song.
Even a professional critic who's listened to thousands of albums needs time to allow music to breathe. Knee-jerk reactions are often so forced. The 'miss' videos where the listeners don't react at all is how almost everyone really consumes music. They don't stop and start in the middle of a track and act like they're offended and provide running commentary. All of that is a construct for the camera. Most will silently listen, maybe bop their head a little if they're into it, and if they don't like it, just silently turn it off and move on to something else.
When I first listened to Not The Actual Events, I said out loud "What the fuck did I just listen to?". That's a pretty intense reaction, but that was it. It's an intense EP. I had no idea if I even liked what I'd just heard. I think it took three years for me to get into Burning Bright. If I'd made a reaction video at that time, I'd probably have said that the EP sucked, that the music was too repetitively simple, that the vocals were all buried with few hooks, that it was mixed horribly, that the songs were incongruous with each other, and that the only bit I enjoyed was the chorus of track 2.
SM Rollinger
01-19-2020, 06:38 PM
... or any album, or any song.
Even a professional critic who's listened to thousands of albums needs time to allow music to breathe. Knee-jerk reactions are often so forced. The 'miss' videos where the listeners don't react at all is how almost everyone really consumes music. They don't stop and start in the middle of a track and act like they're offended and provide running commentary. All of that is a construct for the camera. Most will silently listen, maybe bop their head a little if they're into it, and if they don't like it, just silently turn it off and move on to something else.
When I first listened to Not The Actual Events, I said out loud "What the fuck did I just listen to?". That's a pretty intense reaction, but that was it. It's an intense EP. I had no idea if I even liked what I'd just heard. I think it took three years for me to get into Burning Bright. If I'd made a reaction video at that time, I'd probably have said that the EP sucked, that the music was too repetitively simple, that the vocals were all buried with few hooks, that it was mixed horribly, that the songs were incongruous with each other, and that the only bit I enjoyed was the chorus of track 2.
Yeah especially Branches/Bones, at first I was like "This sounds tinny and forced." it wasn't until I heard a live recording of it I changed my mind to "holy shit this song is brutal!"
tricil
01-19-2020, 08:33 PM
The only Reaction video I’ll ever share : https://youtu.be/TtN9fhPOGRs
SM Rollinger
01-19-2020, 09:04 PM
The only Reaction video I’ll ever share : https://youtu.be/TtN9fhPOGRs
I don't mind when it's a legitimate musicians giving their "feedback", but I really don't care what a pastor or your grandma has to say about the new Dimmu Borgir track.
eversonpoe
01-21-2020, 02:21 PM
i promise i'm not being an elitist, but if you're doing a "reaction video" to music, you should not be listening on shitty apple earbuds. that's like reviewing a movie after watching it on your phone without your glasses on.
theimage13
01-22-2020, 05:21 PM
i promise i'm not being an elitist, but if you're doing a "reaction video" to music, you should not be listening on shitty apple earbuds. that's like reviewing a movie after watching it on your phone without your glasses on.
Respectfully disagree. You can still tell that an actor has a shitty fake accent, that the script is unbelievably stupid, or that the same plot has been done a thousand times before even if you watch a movie on a tiny screen with compromised vision.
Bad headphones won't allow you to fully appreciate the production quality of a song, but you can have a beautifully mixed and produced song that's still absolute shit, so I don't think the hardware disqualifies you from reacting to a song. It's not ideal, but there's a lot of important information that can be conveyed by even the worst speakers / earbuds.
MrLobster
01-22-2020, 06:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l_-4JL-6jo
eversonpoe
01-23-2020, 12:13 PM
Respectfully disagree. You can still tell that an actor has a shitty fake accent, that the script is unbelievably stupid, or that the same plot has been done a thousand times before even if you watch a movie on a tiny screen with compromised vision.
Bad headphones won't allow you to fully appreciate the production quality of a song, but you can have a beautifully mixed and produced song that's still absolute shit, so I don't think the hardware disqualifies you from reacting to a song. It's not ideal, but there's a lot of important information that can be conveyed by even the worst speakers / earbuds.
totally fair! i guess i should have said "it isn't ideal" to absorb media in those ways.
Halo Infinity
01-26-2020, 03:54 PM
... or any album, or any song.
Even a professional critic who's listened to thousands of albums needs time to allow music to breathe. Knee-jerk reactions are often so forced. The 'miss' videos where the listeners don't react at all is how almost everyone really consumes music. They don't stop and start in the middle of a track and act like they're offended and provide running commentary. All of that is a construct for the camera. Most will silently listen, maybe bop their head a little if they're into it, and if they don't like it, just silently turn it off and move on to something else.
When I first listened to Not The Actual Events, I said out loud "What the fuck did I just listen to?". That's a pretty intense reaction, but that was it. It's an intense EP. I had no idea if I even liked what I'd just heard. I think it took three years for me to get into Burning Bright. If I'd made a reaction video at that time, I'd probably have said that the EP sucked, that the music was too repetitively simple, that the vocals were all buried with few hooks, that it was mixed horribly, that the songs were incongruous with each other, and that the only bit I enjoyed was the chorus of track 2.
I actually don't mind commentary during the songs and albums, especially if they aren't forced and over the top. If they are, I totally understand why one wouldn't like those types of reaction videos either. I also supposed that particular construct for the camera is the overall purpose and construct for the type of show itself, but you're right. Reacting to anything is just absolute observation and listening, as opposed to reacting as if you're providing commentary and analysis for an audience. On the other hand, I think it's better if the opinions are expressed after the songs have been finished.
A point I'd like to make with first impressions/reactions is my experience with Underneath It All. My first reaction as that it was one of the best and one of my most favorite songs from The Fragile, as well as it's most mind blowing song. And now, it's Underneath It All of those songs I keep skipping over, but not because I find it to be an awful song, but because it just doesn't appeal to me the way it used to, in spite of still having some favorite parts on it.
With all that being said, I still absolutely agree with you. I remember getting so excited to listening to something only to get tired of it later, or dismissing something to falling in love with it later, so that definitely taught me a thing or two about not trusting first impressions with entertainment altogether, hence not judging books by their covers.
If anything, I just always make sure to lower my expectations and often just chalk up most, if not all reaction videos from shits and giggles to just casual listeners/fans, at the very least, and new fans being gained at the most.
i promise i'm not being an elitist, but if you're doing a "reaction video" to music, you should not be listening on shitty apple earbuds. that's like reviewing a movie after watching it on your phone without your glasses on.
I just wanted to say that what you just said just reminded me of David Lynch's take on watching movies on the iPhone. :p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKiIroiCvZ0
eversonpoe
01-29-2020, 05:42 PM
I just wanted to say that what you just said just reminded me of David Lynch's take on watching movies on the iPhone. :p
yup, that's what inspired it! haha
BenAkenobi
02-04-2020, 10:45 PM
Jokes aside, i would really appreciate if a video (or just audio, podcast, whatever) emerged where a professional gives a serious detailed analysis on TR's singing, based on various songs, both live and studio, not just a single track. Who would provide answer as to when he sounded best in his career, which mistakes he makes naturally or deliberately, where he's stronger/weaker than his peers in the genre, etc.
MrLobster
08-11-2020, 04:22 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H_jHEZg2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefWz4UBC6U
May as well start things off...
Do you ever get a feeling that somone is just really fake? I dunno I get that feel out of this guy a lot, out of curiousity I watched his reactions and something just feels off to me. Maybe I'm just too cynical.
MrLobster
08-11-2020, 05:11 AM
Do you ever get a feeling that somone is just really fake? I dunno I get that feel out of this guy a lot, out of curiousity I watched his reactions and something just feels off to me. Maybe I'm just too cynical.
This guy just seems, to me, to be full of an energy that I'll never really understand...
kaydraven
08-12-2020, 09:53 AM
I've seen these videos pop up a lot when I search for NIN on Youtube lately and it's kind of annoying. Some reactions are interesting to watch, but after a while they all start to feel fake. On the other hand, it is cool that some people are willing to listen to music they're not familiar with.
I've seen these videos pop up a lot when I search for NIN on Youtube lately and it's kind of annoying. Some reactions are interesting to watch, but after a while they all start to feel fake. On the other hand, it is cool that some people are willing to listen to music they're not familiar with.
I like this dude, I feel like he deserves to be posted here.
He not only listens to the track and pays attention ot it, but gives a pretty in-depth cool portion where he explains his thoughts, he seems legit excited over discovering new music and sharing his experiences with others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLsKrL2P-Q
Some people may find the Death Grips comparison silly, but I still feel like he is pretty legit.
MrLobster
10-16-2020, 06:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr_Ya_u4B3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH2d61fsBs4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMeAFeMgKj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0i1Pjj6o98
versusreality
10-17-2020, 06:28 AM
I love seeing the kids discover NIN
MrLobster
10-29-2020, 06:31 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2TVl51rE9U
laz001
10-30-2020, 01:55 PM
Do you ever get a feeling that somone is just really fake? I dunno I get that feel out of this guy a lot, out of curiousity I watched his reactions and something just feels off to me. Maybe I'm just too cynical.
Yeah, this guy is annoyingly fake. Maybe at the start, he was doing real reactions, but he’s been at it for years. It’s fake now.
Yeah, this guy is annoyingly fake. Maybe at the start, he was doing real reactions, but he’s been at it for years. It’s fake now.
Eh, it's been confirmed, apaprently they found the guy's old minespace accuont from years ago before he even started doing these videos and he had bunch of Slipknot/Linkin Park/SOAD songs on there, bands which he "blindly" reacted to.
MrLobster
12-26-2020, 02:41 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvloE1SJ6sQ
He's a bit of a happy stoner... so, like... be warned.
MrLobster
12-28-2020, 04:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnJUz28ekU
Oh, he found the actual video... heh...
botley
01-30-2021, 10:11 AM
https://youtu.be/Mv6Pxa2PiT8
Good to hear some love for the Tension 2013 version of "The Hand That Feeds".
zecho
01-31-2021, 01:31 PM
It's so fascinating that every time a reaction channel does Tool, Tool fans ask them to do NIN, and then when they do, NIN fans ask them to do Radiohead. It happens every single time in that order.
fillow
01-31-2021, 01:56 PM
It's so fascinating that every time a reaction channel does Tool, Tool fans ask them to do NIN, and then when they do, NIN fans ask them to do Radiohead. It happens every single time in that order.
I just looked at his channel and there's a video titled King Crimson Blocked Me AGAIN But it's Cool.
Some things just never change, LOL. You do your thing, Robert.
MrMojoRisin
04-04-2021, 05:52 AM
Same guy just did a reaction video for We're In This Together. I think it's a much better choice for him than THTF.
https://youtu.be/dTVaPG0-J7o
Beth Roars reaction to NIN- Hurt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnprBlLBQLs
piggy
09-29-2021, 11:51 PM
This trio of reactions is actually kind of a joy to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFPOo4AUgOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCAlTq9ofqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzCqPgAJlWg
laz001
10-04-2021, 04:09 AM
Great reactions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zKlnDFOV-8
More Brad & Lex.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se-MuS8QYRY
Brad & Lex again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-leV8sFNE
MrLobster
07-24-2022, 10:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4xqicfI00w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZm8_-DehwY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxFTKv_-mL8
MrLobster
04-07-2023, 11:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmD3Vf541d4
Woodstock Terrible Lie...
versusreality
09-03-2023, 06:49 AM
this kid is 19 so it's always interesting to hear what the next generation thinks about older music. he's done quite a lot of reactions all over the place...Aphex Twin, Bjork, Swans, The Cure.
https://youtu.be/wqWW-cyPXB0?si=PuWpYatyI7s0r2dJ
hellospaceboy
10-07-2023, 11:18 AM
This is a dumb joke video I made, but I figured I'd share it here (didn't want to dig out the meme/photoshop thread from years ago just for this :D):
https://youtu.be/YEnqj1MlDUw
The whole "Rick Rubin shows Paul McCartney X" meme is full of gold, btw, worth looking up on youtube, they have everything from Cannibal Corpse to Smash Mouth, all hilarious.
piggy
01-19-2024, 06:57 PM
Yasssss. I've been following this lovely lady for a while now and I was waiting for her to do some NIN. And the reaction delivered! I haven't watched a ton of her videos, but this might be the most lit up and fascinated I've seen her thus far. Love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccZL7pTGW8E
allegate
01-19-2024, 07:32 PM
I was on my way to post that in the "NIN Spotting" thread and saw this one was bumped so I knew it was already here. She's great, has a real love for music no matter the genre, and her ability to break down theory into layman's terms is great. And it's not just voice work that she comments on, she did a Blues Traveler video for "Hook" the other day and was delighted at the harmonica solo, same for the flute in the Focus song "Hocus Pocus".
SchwarzerAbt
01-20-2024, 03:08 AM
Yes, she is also my favorite reactor and I'm glad she finally chose to cover NIN on her channel. Great choice for a video, too. Probably thanks to her patrons for the suggestion.
MrLobster
01-20-2024, 03:23 AM
*stops watching what he was watching and switches to this*
yeah, I've appreciated her earnestness in reaction and the sheer joy of a lot it.
MrLobster
01-20-2024, 03:38 AM
Ythis might be the most lit up and fascinated I've seen her thus far. Love it.
She definitely gets into it... perhaps this NIN community could give her some more Likes and views for it.
Sure, she said at the beginning that the music (at a distance) had already caught her by being interesting but this being her time to really sit and pay attention... and then being rewarded this way... simply great to see.
She should do more NIN, yes, yes... lots to get into....
"That's destructive..."
You just wait lady.... :)
Erneuert
01-20-2024, 04:30 AM
Yasssss. I've been following this lovely lady for a while now and I was waiting for her to do some NIN. And the reaction delivered! I haven't watched a ton of her videos, but this might be the most lit up and fascinated I've seen her thus far. Love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccZL7pTGW8E
She’s an amazing opera singer to boot. Have you heard her voice?
piggy
01-20-2024, 02:42 PM
She’s an amazing opera singer to boot. Have you heard her voice?
I have. I'm not an opera person, but she seems to be fucking slaying at it.
Erneuert
01-23-2024, 04:51 AM
I managed to make someone change their mind on reddit about her, lol. Said she actually does get into the technical side of things and they were thankful for getting them to watch and change their opinion.
GulDukat
01-23-2024, 10:31 AM
I will never understand reaction videos--why people make them, and why people watch them.
MrLobster
01-23-2024, 11:13 AM
(breathes) Remember, don't engage... don't engage........
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