Why 'Disenchanted' Hits Different: The Song MCR Almost Cut from The Black Parade

I've been a fan of MCR for decades and I just had to talk about "Disenchanted" in this episode because it's one of my favorites. The lyrics that Gerard uses along with his voice and the epic music just gives me chills. It's somber but punchy with perfect timing and build up. The song was almost cut from The Black Parade, but bassist Mikey Way advocated for its inclusion on the final record. So it was essentially saved by Gerard's own brother. Do you listen to MCR? Had you heard this song before? Did you like it? Let me know your thoughts. If there are other bands/songs you'd like me to listen to and discuss, let me know in the Community or post in the comments. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Melodic Logic: MCR and The Black Parade 00:16 - Personal History with the Band and Genre 00:49 - The Creative Force: Gerard Way and Band Evolution 01:02 - Initial Impressions: Vocals, Lyrics, and Pitch 01:35 - Eerie Similarities: The Pink Floyd & "The Wall" Connection 02:10 - Deep Dive: Acoustic Intro and Opening Verses 03:07 - Lyrical Meaning: Heartache, Lies, and the Weight of Expectations 03:53 - The Concept of Disenchantment and Compromise 04:57 - Composition Breakdown: Building from Simplicity to Teaser Chorus 06:22 - Gerard Way’s Poetic Brilliance and Unique Vocal Style 07:08 - Analysis: "Watching Heroes Sell Cars on TV" 09:02 - The Emotional Weight of Listening and Being Heard 10:28 - Sacrificing Beliefs: The Price of Running Away 11:30 - Musical Complexity: Seamless Layers and Background Details 12:33 - The Epic Bridge and Seamless Faded Ending 13:42 - The "Magnificent Rollercoaster": Final Thoughts on Dynamic Range 14:55 - A Timeless Classic: Why This Song Still Works Today 16:17 - Conclusion: Community Requests and Final Farewells Written and Performed by My Chemical Romance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I highly recommend watching the original video without my commentary. Here's the link: • My Chemical Romance - Disenchanted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_MlBCb9-m8 Give My Chemical Romance a listen: / @mychemicalromance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear: Mic - Sennheiser MK416 Audio Interface - Scarlett 2i2 Camera - OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #mychemicalromance #review #reviews #reaction #musicreaction