So this is a band that I gave a bit of stick to, but now theyre really growing on me! Tonight i listened to Greta van Fleet and their song Meeting the Master! I’m really starting to enjoy this band!
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he does a great impersonation. they all do actually.
It’s a beautiful song and video and makes you think. And I do think Josh delivers an amazing vocal performance. I believe this is a cautionary tale against following a cult-like figure (the master). They just released a video of their first live performance of this song (concert performance in Anaheim). And they sound amazing on this live as well. Very talented band.
Fantastic!
Also saw them live and was blown away
I just love this song. I think the master is a guru. There is so much symbolism here. I think the rest of the album may make things clearer, at least I hope so.
Great reaction ! LOVE this band!
They just dropped the live version and it’s even more fantastic ❤
No coincidence this song was released on Good Friday.
I love this song! I’ve seen many interpretations people have, but this is what the band said it’s about.
“‘Meeting The Master’ peers into an esoteric world heeded by the word of a wise teacher," begins the band in a collective statement, "Sung in the voice of a devout believer, and eventual group exclamation, the song details the love these fervent followers have for their teacher and their firm belief in his vision. It’s an exotic spiritual journey. A dark comedy that inevitably ends in chaos.”
I think the song is cultism or fundamentalism – i think of David Koresh and Waco – such an unnecessary dying for the 'master'.
I hope you will do the whole album when its released 21st July 2023
Love when someone finally becomes a fan. I just saw them in March in Reno, Nevada. They performed this at the concert and it was awesome! Love your review!
I’ve noticed a lot of people who either weren’t sure, didn’t like them, or wanted to see a different side of them come back and express their appreciation for this band now after hearing this song and I think that’s just amazing. I really think this is their time, this upcoming album is going to thrust them further into the mainstream- at least, I hope it does. 😄
thanks for this.
spiritual for sure…. about the earth and man's effect on it…. ..treating it right…giving what you get out of it…..giving yourself to the earth, the universe. think hippy…
He kniows how to use his head voice perfectly. Using his upper larynx while using his diaphram so well sustains his notes and at times you will notice in live performances he leans back and really fully engages his diaphram. There are some singers you never have to worry about hitting a 'bum' note.
Listen to all of Battle at Heaven's Gate. No sacrifice here. They are very into nature and spiritual. The lyrics are mostly written by Josh. The more you listen to them, the more you will understand what their ethos is.
The talent of GVF is something that has been missing in the last couple of decades overall with exceptions. This band is 3 young brothers with a close family friend as the 4th. Raised with parents full of tradition of exposing them to all types of music at an early age in rural Michigan with parents promoting their talents to the fullest at an early age believing anything was possible. Their talent has surpassed anything I’ve heard as they continue to grow and mesmerize all listeners across all age groups. I pray that their grounded foundation keeps them from getting involved with the pitfalls many bands who have achieved early success find themselves in with temptations leading to addictions without a strong foundation, discipline, maturity, and learning from others mistakes. Josh’s Voice surpasses anything I’ve heard maybe ever.
I am an Rush, Pavlov's Dog fan, but this is a song of the century for me.
Didn’t hear the fire….no headphones
But that would be a nice touch
The band has said this song is about a devout follower of a leader a dark comedy that ends in chaos. I think it's a social commentary radicalized folks.
I love when someone reacts and gives Josh the credit he deserves. This guy is phenomenal 🎤
GVF always lets the listener determine the meaning of their songs for themselves. It’s different for everyone. Their music is so uplifting and they are all each so extremely talented in their craft as musicians and songwriters.
I think the band aimed to make you feel the euphoria one might feel being part of a cult…they said "beauty cloaked in darkness is still beauty", take from that what you will.
It is about the Master-the Master is Jesus-=it is Divine-no satanic in this at all!!!
There's nothing Satanic, no. They put most of their songs in a kind of vague fantasy setting. In my opinion, I think they do this so that the song can not only be interpreted many different ways, but when they are commenting on the human condition they are not pointing fingers at any specific group of people. The band has said this song is a "dark comedy" and it is a cautionary tale about how obsessive devotion inevitably leads to "chaos".