I think this (alt picking) is easier than a real sweep, but who knows, I just have trouble with sweeps. This guy is freakin amazing at it ( and everything ).. /watch?v=qW_34BSzkFU < Helix Nebula guitarist
Do young people nowadays understand the amount of time and dedication it takes to even have a chance of being able to compose and perform on this level? Excellent musicianship.
dude of course, i love these guys and their old stuff is so good too. i love the metal but also the more recent stuff. i try to make my own music sound like this and it does take time and a lot of focus and is hard not to get board after hours of recording.
I said it before and I'll say it again, Rick Graham's solo at the end is the best guitar solo I've ever heard. The story he tells with it is awe inspiring. Fantastic!
Easily your guys' best work I must say. This song will never get old no matter how much I listen to it. Has the perfect amount of heaviness, mixed with an awesome melodic side to things. Sweet use of power chords, I just love it all. Hope you fellas continue on to make more amazing music like this song. Its a good fit for you guys.
geoff brown It's not, if you read the description of their video the whole album has that tool singing. I just hope they release an instrumental version also... depressing.
Rick Graham's solo... I'm crying. How did this guy manage to evade my radar for so long? Can't believe I haven't heard of such an amazing guitarist, thank you for featuring him, I'm subscribing to his youtube channel.
Rick Graham is so relaxed when he plays. In a lot of guitar players, including myself, it's easy to to tense up when playing a tough lick or riff, but Rick just plays so effortlessly. I never get tired of watching him play.
I'll always remember the day this came out, on the last day of 2013 for me. Set a big tone for the whole year to come, and I'm still here listening almost two later. Thanks for your work Polyphia.
My first comment to ever go on UA-cam... anybody who can appreciate technical precision, musical wisdom, and compositional talent should see this, the rich variety of styles coming together should help anyone from a Jazz enthusiast to a Metalhead absolutely fly away with this song. As a live sound and studio engineer, props to everyone playing, and my respects to Rick Graham
They've made technical mastery into this beautiful, listenable, musical thing. One of the best groups I've ever heard of. All the time I've wasted on the internet was to find this. Worth it.
Burnzy494959 I'm guessing because most people that listen to this genre or like, form of technical guitar playing like it on a minor scale and when it's played on a major scale it kinda loses it's brutality and just trashiness that metal fans have grown to love. Although this is fantastically technical, and really quite brilliant, I don't prefer it because of the scale, I wanna listen to shit that makes me feel like killing people :D
Burnzy494959 yeah dude honestly, ive seen some pretty stupid comments on these guys, and i dont get it these guys are fucking awesome like im pretty sure these guys are younger than me, im only 21 and they were still waayyyyyyy better than me even when they were younger judging by some of the videos. i just dont understand how people are going to talk shit on some kids just because they dont conform exactly to your standard for instrumental prog rock.
that wink at 0:02 let's you know that shit is going to go down! been pressing the reply button over and over again for the past two days. amazing stuff!
I salute this drummer, he might not be going all out and doing anything special, but that's the point, he isn't playing to impress, hes playing to let the other members shine and doing so flawlessly.
Cody Fraker No, the guitarist from Intervals is Aaron Marshall. Rick Graham one of the bigger fusion names you'll find here on yt. He is a real beast of a guitarist as well.
omg. this is a fucking masterpiece. this isnt a single song, this is a whole concert. everyone on this planet have to listen to this to fall in love with it. one of the best progressive tracks ever imo.
You know, normally I would laugh this off as a bunch of bad metalcore-in-training kids, but this is actually way better than expected.That riff that starts at 0:37. So good.
***** Rick Graham's solo sound a lot more expressive and organic, the way he phrases, the way he does vibrato, bends, slides, also his picking attack just sound a lot more expressive/dynamic and human-like. He has great timing. Rick also has a bit of organic rock-blues vibe in his playing. The Polyphia's guitarist are technically great, and play good melodies as well, but their playing sound mechanical, robotic and "sterile/flat" to me. IMO huge difference between them in terms of dynamic control, timing as well.
+Reiner Braun Precisely! this comment is on point. This is a perfect example on how to differentiate playing styles of course it would be FEEL over TECHNIQUE or how you make ascertain that being a guitarist is just not destroying the strings playing fast notes etc. Technically polyphia is good hands down but their playing style is just bland. i'm sure the playing style will grow/adopt soon.
+Josh Westfalll Hey whoa, these guys are amazing and very creative. I definitely wouldn't call them bland lol. Rick's solo was definitely the standout for me, but I would never call these guys bland. Pretty unique actually.
+NateMantle They're great musicians who are extremely creative, but people see young faces and fast fingers, and there you go! Automatically judged as mindless shredders... Quite sad.
Cant believe no one secured the mic cord on the cymbal stand.... you guys being so detail oriented in your note/chord and time sig selections and all... Freaking Excellent And to Mr. Graham: I'd type something but...I'm speechless.
You guys have a style of harmony melody and rhythm that is SO unique, but yet SO noticeable but NOT repetitive. You are all technically advanced as well as rooted with some great Musicality. I will be buying your second album also. Sorry I couldn't donate to help make the studio possible.
I love how the newer hd, high frame rate cameras help these play throughs look. Rather than just all motion blur at ever movement you se every bend, wag and movement on every instruments. Just watch those freaking drumsticks! Awesome.
I love playthroughs of really technical songs because you get to see the focus on thier faces. Its something that reassures other musicians starting that its okay to mess up when writing and learning. To play these things perfect even the guys that wrote amazing pieces like this have to focus a lot more than it seems in the music videos and live shows, where they are puting on a show to keep people entertained.
Okay, gave these guys a second chance, they're pretty fucking sick. And Rick's solo.. holy shit. If you guys do get a vocalist, just be sure he/she fits to your band's style.
This is the kind of music that makes me strive to become a better guitar player. technically and in the writing department as well. I love the melodic, light-hearted, majory phrasing that you guys use. I started writing riffs in that vein and its so awesome to see that style gaining popularity.
It may actually be the frame rate of the camera that does not. It captures the vibrations better, and look at the drum sticks, they kinda look like rubber. I think it may just be the camera, and it looks cool! :)
Nah they 'famous' now bro. Ain't gonna fit in with the pop band, know wham sayinn. Lemme tell you I dated this girl and she was like 'y'all heard of Polyphia?' And I was like whaa, how you know about them..? Then I heard their new sh!t and I was like 'Oh..' TO ME, this stuff is so ridiculously technical and f*cking amazing really. And I've been playing for a decade. The new stuff? Nah. It's good but it's like it came straight out of a conveyor belt from a factory ie generic sounding.
Scott, just want you to know your lil eyebrow dance at the start of the vid along with your riff did not go unnoticed. Good shiz, yet again! Please keep pushing me to be a better guitarist.
I like how their dad just came in at the end and showed them how to shred like a man!
This comments never getting old 😂😂
Jfc! Hahaha
😂😂😂😂
comment section still alive hahaha
@@jeielarabis8917 brandons hair style and sleeveless hoodie might have died but Polyphia comment sections will never die 🤣
2:50
The most classicaly trained bend ever played
Rick Graham has to be the most efficient player I've ever seen.
i think the same, he es really amazing , chek him out in his channel , he can blow your mind.
David Hoch maybe tied with wes hauch
Nick Johnston.
Yeah he makes it look sickeningly easy.
Smooth as butter
Stevie T: What if metal sounded happy?
Polyphia: Hold my major chord-progression.
True
3:42 smoothest sweeps I've ever seen in my life.
ShredableGuitar
**mindblown**
Wow perfection t it's best
facemelter
ShredableGuitar He mixes in alternate picking with them, which makes it 1000x more badass than just regular sweeps.
I think this (alt picking) is easier than a real sweep, but who knows, I just have trouble with sweeps. This guy is freakin amazing at it ( and everything ).. /watch?v=qW_34BSzkFU < Helix Nebula guitarist
Oh my god that sliding noise at 2:10, IT FITS SO WELL
Do young people nowadays understand the amount of time and dedication it takes to even have a chance of being able to compose and perform on this level? Excellent musicianship.
dude of course, i love these guys and their old stuff is so good too. i love the metal but also the more recent stuff. i try to make my own music sound like this and it does take time and a lot of focus and is hard not to get board after hours of recording.
I said it before and I'll say it again, Rick Graham's solo at the end is the best guitar solo I've ever heard. The story he tells with it is awe inspiring.
Fantastic!
frogtofall where do you find the story at?
The story is the solo itself. It tells a story to my ears.
@@ryancr2323 There's a level of melodic fluency that conveys emotions and narrative
I listen to this daily and it gets better each time.
Holy shit Rick Graham's fretting hand hardly moves on that run at 3:40. This is insane.
+Celestial Fury Rick Graham is from another planet!
Polyphia I still think you guys win, both Tim and Scott!
Not dissing Rick but you guys are way more innovative and appealing. At least, for me.
Awesome work guys :D Also, that Rick Graham solo is killer!
Dude gave me chills!
Love you guys!
Rick Graham is one of the smoothest guitar players Ive ever seen
Wow- Rick's interlude. Just perfect tone- technique and approach IMHO. Nicely done all...
Rick Grahan - *Playing fast as hell..
Also Rick - *not moving fingers at all
Rick's solo.. no words. This track is so sick!
So many "DAAAAAAAAAMN, THAT'S FUCKING TASTY" moments.
lol so many quick but slick licks righr there ;)
DAMN SON WHERE'D YOU FIND THIS
I miss this Polyphia like crazy
right?
Not at all
same, after muse, their stuff is wack imo
the wave of the string at 3:00 is so satisfying
2:26 that stick flip is dope. I had to watch a couple times to make sure I seen it right.
0:28 to 1:01 is just so perfect. I can't get enough of that groove.
Easily your guys' best work I must say. This song will never get old no matter how much I listen to it. Has the perfect amount of heaviness, mixed with an awesome melodic side to things. Sweet use of power chords, I just love it all. Hope you fellas continue on to make more amazing music like this song. Its a good fit for you guys.
such mature guitar phrasing from a band so young. incredible. seriously jealous of your chops!
This is Amazing! And Rick at the end is a perfect finish. That guy plays so smoothly its ridiculous.
Rick Graham's solo is still making my heart ache after all these years.
0:01 - 0:15 is why i listen to this song
Dank Laughs agree...
There’s is just something epic about how that low string hits when it drops to that D at 0:14
I swear if you guys surprise us with a singer like Intervals did... I will fight all of you. Your music is too good for any singer. Love it!
I hear you, im still hoping that was just one intervals song.
geoff brown
It's not, if you read the description of their video the whole album has that tool singing. I just hope they release an instrumental version also... depressing.
***** Don't you dare call Mike Semesky a tool, your a tool for not having an open mind to the bands creative vision.
Aaron Hooper
ctfd
@@AaHo0102 seriously bro, chill. If you have an opinion, how about sharing it without being a dick?
Rick Graham's solo... I'm crying.
How did this guy manage to evade my radar for so long? Can't believe I haven't heard of such an amazing guitarist, thank you for featuring him, I'm subscribing to his youtube channel.
everyone always laughing at Scottie's nose but lets take a moment to appreciate Tim's giraffe neck
let's not xx
This comment is probably why he tatted it up
@@peterzelaya9948 ^^^ LMAOOOOO
@@peterzelaya9948 those tattoos called more attention to it, in my opinion
@@corrado lol now you can't not stare at that long ass neck boi
Rick Graham is so relaxed when he plays. In a lot of guitar players, including myself, it's easy to to tense up when playing a tough lick or riff, but Rick just plays so effortlessly. I never get tired of watching him play.
He is from another planet!
0:23 Paul Gilbert string skipping mode: Activated.
I'll always remember the day this came out, on the last day of 2013 for me. Set a big tone for the whole year to come, and I'm still here listening almost two later.
Thanks for your work Polyphia.
+Ben Weblin it was certainly an unusually interesting time for us as a band. thanks so much for sticking around, love you and see you soon hopefully!
Revisiting this all these years later and it still stands as my favorite Polyphia track by far.
The bend at 3:46 is... incredible... can't believe my ears. Thank you
Every time i see 3:42 my mouth hits the floor...
My first comment to ever go on UA-cam... anybody who can appreciate technical precision, musical wisdom, and compositional talent should see this, the rich variety of styles coming together should help anyone from a Jazz enthusiast to a Metalhead absolutely fly away with this song. As a live sound and studio engineer, props to everyone playing, and my respects to Rick Graham
Monstrous phrasing from all parties, very enjoyable.
They've made technical mastery into this beautiful, listenable, musical thing. One of the best groups I've ever heard of. All the time I've wasted on the internet was to find this. Worth it.
so much negativity. i think this kicks ass. good shit lads i look forward to hearing a lot more
Thanks, friend!
Negativity ?
Polyphia will you guys remaster this song?
Burnzy494959 I'm guessing because most people that listen to this genre or like, form of technical guitar playing like it on a minor scale and when it's played on a major scale it kinda loses it's brutality and just trashiness that metal fans have grown to love. Although this is fantastically technical, and really quite brilliant, I don't prefer it because of the scale, I wanna listen to shit that makes me feel like killing people :D
Burnzy494959 yeah dude honestly, ive seen some pretty stupid comments on these guys, and i dont get it these guys are fucking awesome
like im pretty sure these guys are younger than me, im only 21 and they were still waayyyyyyy better than me even when they were younger judging by some of the videos. i just dont understand how people are going to talk shit on some kids just because they dont conform exactly to your standard for instrumental prog rock.
"Plenty shirt, no shoes, all service son.
This set aint safe" - This drummer. I like
That eyebrow movement though, btw sick phrasing omg fucking love this band.
Dat string wave at 3:00 ;)
Altezza boi Trippy...and 9secs later he slides back to that note instead
xactly dude, it was left handedly plucked with purpose.. to wave. wkwkwk
that wink at 0:02 let's you know that shit is going to go down! been pressing the reply button over and over again for the past two days. amazing stuff!
Rick's tone is definitely the best here, what's with all the god dang brightness and presence on your lead tones, they're really piercing.
The bass really stands out with that tone. Very nice
1:03 sounds very btbamesque (astral body) to me. love that part!!
i found myself shouting WOW, THEY ARE DOING IT RIGHT!! at my computer screen. first polyphia track i've ever peeped - am quite satisfied.
welcome to the squad
@@PolyphiaI am also in the squad
I salute this drummer, he might not be going all out and doing anything special, but that's the point, he isn't playing to impress, hes playing to let the other members shine and doing so flawlessly.
I dont know who Rick graham is (I know thats lame) but i can tell from this solo that he is a fucking genius.
yes he is. i recommend to check him out
Guitarist from Intervals.
Cody Fraker No, the guitarist from Intervals is Aaron Marshall. Rick Graham one of the bigger fusion names you'll find here on yt. He is a real beast of a guitarist as well.
Rebellion0915 and his hybrid picking lines are ice cold.
Rebellion0915
oh right. Either way their both fucking amazing.
omg. this is a fucking masterpiece. this isnt a single song, this is a whole concert. everyone on this planet have to listen to this to fall in love with it.
one of the best progressive tracks ever imo.
just love how his eyebrow did the bend at the very beginning
That first solo is one of the best I've ever heard. Great talent.
2:18 : when you realize a mic cord has been on your cymbal the whole time
He was palm muting the cymbal.
NecroComet mic cords are so diverse
Hershey Holman Very versatile cables. I use them to hang my clothes when it's raining outside.
😂😂😂😂Lhhh tht face was price less
0:02Amazing, at the same time eyebrows also vibrato
凄いな、同時に眉毛もビブラート
it doesn't make sense how good you guys are
2:10-2:44 makes me lose my mind. This song is stupid fucking awesome.
Amazing song! At 1:15 sounds like a "Transcends" happier cousin c:
I remember the day Polyphia released this video. I literally cried.
This song is brilliant and i wouldn't change anything, even if i could.
Cheers
Every now and then is good to be back here
3:30 OMG Featuring BRUCE DICKSON lead singer from Iron Maiden. hahahaha
AWESOME JOB GUYS!!
Fuck outta here...
Hahaha lmfao
WOW that guy at the end killed it!, amazing performance.
You know, normally I would laugh this off as a bunch of bad metalcore-in-training kids, but this is actually way better than expected.That riff that starts at 0:37. So good.
"a bunch of bad metalcore-in-training kids" but your favorite riff is the worst riff in the song wth
Do a cover of persevere on guitar. Then we will see who the bad metalcore-in-training kid is. Lol.
Guilherme Pinto I would say "easiest to play" but not "the worst riff"
best definition of metalcore yet
lol it is the worst riff in the entire song lmao
2024 fellas. The reason why we started to fall in love with this band
That Rick Graham solo o_0
***** Rick Graham's solo sound a lot more expressive and organic, the way he phrases, the way he does vibrato, bends, slides, also his picking attack just sound a lot more expressive/dynamic and human-like. He has great timing. Rick also has a bit of organic rock-blues vibe in his playing. The Polyphia's guitarist are technically great, and play good melodies as well, but their playing sound mechanical, robotic and "sterile/flat" to me. IMO huge difference between them in terms of dynamic control, timing as well.
+Reiner Braun Precisely! this comment is on point. This is a perfect example on how to differentiate playing styles of course it would be FEEL over TECHNIQUE or how you make ascertain that being a guitarist is just not destroying the strings playing fast notes etc. Technically polyphia is good hands down but their playing style is just bland. i'm sure the playing style will grow/adopt soon.
+Josh Westfalll Hey whoa, these guys are amazing and very creative. I definitely wouldn't call them bland lol. Rick's solo was definitely the standout for me, but I would never call these guys bland. Pretty unique actually.
+Reiner Braun yes of course, hes way better, but than again he s also lot older than they are...
+NateMantle They're great musicians who are extremely creative, but people see young faces and fast fingers, and there you go! Automatically judged as mindless shredders... Quite sad.
Cant believe no one secured the mic cord on the cymbal stand.... you guys being so detail oriented in your note/chord and time sig selections and all... Freaking Excellent And to Mr. Graham: I'd type something but...I'm speechless.
lol thanks now every time i watch i stare at that cord!!!! martyisabeliever
haha was thinking the same thing regarding the cymbal mic. lawl
From the makers of hair metal, I present, nose rock.
The slide had me at 1:26. Not many recent guitarists iv heard use sliding like this, it's very pleasant.
My girlfriend does the same technique (she plays with my guitar)
The Rick Graham solo! Man... And also, 2:43
+Max Nits ikr , that opening path is like what *-* where are you taking me?
1:35 and 2:42 Unbelievably beautiful! Love your music style! Keep rockin' !! Cheers
2019........... still the best to me .... my fav tune when relaxing..........
You guys have a style of harmony melody and rhythm that is SO unique, but yet SO noticeable but NOT repetitive. You are all technically advanced as well as rooted with some great Musicality. I will be buying your second album also. Sorry I couldn't donate to help make the studio possible.
3:00 that string looks cool
Pedro Omar Soto holy shit
+Pedro Omar Soto An awesome editing effect
+Jordan J that isn't editing
Jerrylee Stewart-Gonzalez Haha, yep, it's actually vibrating that much
Jordan J it is
I love how the newer hd, high frame rate cameras help these play throughs look. Rather than just all motion blur at ever movement you se every bend, wag and movement on every instruments. Just watch those freaking drumsticks! Awesome.
I love in the very beginning when he hits the open D and you can see it vibrating back and fourth. \m/ \m/ starts at 0:11
That's exactly what I'm talking about dude. It's deadly
Goddammit Rick!! The feels! The effortlessness! uuuuhhhhhhggggg so good
1:36 wonderful solo + beast drummer :D fantastic
Holy shit. I think I just found my new favorite band.
I love playthroughs of really technical songs because you get to see the focus on thier faces. Its something that reassures other musicians starting that its okay to mess up when writing and learning. To play these things perfect even the guys that wrote amazing pieces like this have to focus a lot more than it seems in the music videos and live shows, where they are puting on a show to keep people entertained.
0:03 seconds into polyphia n chill and he gives you this look
Scott's nose and brow movements make him an icon for the ages
1:03 to 1:37 was beautiful riffy madness
Guy with eyebrows. You're my favorite person ever. Thank you.
@3:18 putin starts playin!
I don't know when I'll get enough of that. But for now it's got me... it gets so warm as it progresses.. great job
Half a million!!!!! Congrats guys!!
thx :-)
that ibanez the last guy is using is an absolutely gorgeous guitar... One of the most enjoyable guits I've played
Okay, gave these guys a second chance, they're pretty fucking sick. And Rick's solo.. holy shit. If you guys do get a vocalist, just be sure he/she fits to your band's style.
They got their second chance now😂
This is the kind of music that makes me strive to become a better guitar player. technically and in the writing department as well. I love the melodic, light-hearted, majory phrasing that you guys use. I started writing riffs in that vein and its so awesome to see that style gaining popularity.
Great production and nice phrasing.
Rick Graham is amazing.he makes playing the guitar so easy and effortless. If only it was that easy....a true legend
At 3:00 look how that open g string vibrates
D-string, good sir :P
It may actually be the frame rate of the camera that does not. It captures the vibrations better, and look at the drum sticks, they kinda look like rubber. I think it may just be the camera, and it looks cool! :)
If you want to see some serious string wobble: /watch?v=ned8zt0DspY
@@eivindgrnlund5246 i know this is an old coment, but if you wanna see some serious string wobble check 5 minutes alone from Pantera
0:03 Eyebrows dancing :D ooh, i love it.. This track is sooo beautiful.. :)
Can you play smoke on the water? good video
I lol'd
Jajajaja
theheavyplayer D hahahahahahaahhahaah
@@hellsbane150 Djent on the water.
This is real composition! True composers of our time.
imagine if Polyphia was still like this
I hope so :((
Naa
kieran arnold i hope not
Nooooooo pls no,hell na
Nah they 'famous' now bro. Ain't gonna fit in with the pop band, know wham sayinn. Lemme tell you I dated this girl and she was like 'y'all heard of Polyphia?' And I was like whaa, how you know about them..? Then I heard their new sh!t and I was like 'Oh..' TO ME, this stuff is so ridiculously technical and f*cking amazing really. And I've been playing for a decade. The new stuff? Nah. It's good but it's like it came straight out of a conveyor belt from a factory ie generic sounding.
These guys have amazing talent. Makes me wish I stuck with my lessons as a kid.
Polyphia can feature Rick graham, Ichicka or Jason Richardson and the spotlight will still be on Scott’s 👃
And the other dude's neck
@@tvnja tim
שלזינגר יא אללה אני רואה אותך בכל מקום
@@infuriatingflow4608 מה איתך יא ספרדי
😂
Scott, just want you to know your lil eyebrow dance at the start of the vid along with your riff did not go unnoticed. Good shiz, yet again! Please keep pushing me to be a better guitarist.
I came here for Rick Graham.
Same here
I came when I heard Rick Graham.
@Yoku Costanza the guy that played the solo
Immanuel rodriguez the whole song was a solo except for the breakdown
3:00 the string moves like a wave
Rick's solo is a full eargasm solo
This is the kind of metal I really love to hear. That last solo... ooh, it's so good.