Polyphia - Ego Death feat. Steve Vai (Official Music Video)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2022
- Polyphia's new single "Ego Death feat. Steve Vai" is out now. Buy/stream at riserecords.lnk.to/EgoDeath
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Production by Tim Henson, Scott LePage, Ivan Jackson
Mixed by Zakk Cervini; Assisted by Nik Trekov
Mastered by Chris Athens
Drum Engineering by Nick Sampson
Featured Guitar Solo by Steve Vai
Featured Trumpet Solo by Brasstracks
Video Credits:
Production Company | Hand Crank Films
Director, Producer | Caleb Young
Associate Producer | Alyssa Von K
Director of Photography | Tyler Kalberg
1st AC | Ali Arminio
Swing | Martin Gradek
Production Assistant | Siobhan Younger
Editor | Caleb Young
Colorist | Julien Scherliss
MUA | Christiana Guerra and Gigi
Stylist | Franca Park
Styling Assistant | Colin McCalla
#Polyphia #EgoDeath #SteveVai
Props for Polyphia for featuring not yet recognized talents in their songs. Gonna check out this Steve fellow.
yeah gotta follow this old fart.
seems talented
This sarcasm is on point
I really hope this is you being sarcastic…
😂😂😂
Lol you mean OG who influenced them 🤣
Having Steve Vai in your song is a new whole level of “you’ve made it” as a guitar player
Or chello :))
yes!
i just want to be seen
Agreed, always thought he was great. Really cool to see Steve make it!
Ibanez probably put this together tbh, but hey I'm not complaining one way or the other.
Tim is so technical and it's crazy but Steve can make a guitar sing and you can't ever get away from the fact that 40 years of loving your instrument teaches something that you can't describe and can only appreciate it.
I feel like Scott killed this song over everyone. His spot is technical melodically brilliant.
I don't like the Steve Vai part. Whammy bars are lame.
I think Scott is getting the recognition he deserves finally. Because he is just as good if not better then tim. His parts always deliver.
Steve is of course an absolute legend, but he can’t keep up with new blood in this day and age. Whilst his part is awesome and fits very well, it’s hardly something challenging for the likes of Tim and Scott.
100% feel like they just overcomplicate things for the sake of it. Big difference between making noice and music.
Damn this Steve guy is really good at guitar. No wonder he got featured in a Polyphia song. I hope he will make it big someday. I support you Steve bro. Goodluck and keep practicing.
Yea how good can he be though. Ralph Machio beat him lol
I'm just waiting for the people who don't know what being facetious is, come white knighting Steve. lol
Brooo💀💀💀
Good at Guitar ??? Seriously
R u judging The God of Guitar ....
Didn't have to wait long apparently@@PixelMochi
The way Steve Vai enters the frame on a throne is insanely good
GOLUM ua-cam.com/video/sW0bCVxrjBE/v-deo.html
I kept waiting wondering how they'll do it. Wouldn't have thought of a better entrance.
For a while I have read „betseen the Iinsane gods“
Even though i knew Vai was coming from the title, this shot still made me really emotional.
Much respect to one of the OGs that paved the way for guitar playing to advance the way it did, and so proud of the Polyphia boys for getting to where they to get let a living legend share their proverbial stage.
Love everything about this tune and video!
Okay but who are you?
This is a happy day for guitarists everywhere
Indeed it is
It absolutely is and I was blown away, they all killed it! 🌌🌠🎸🌠🌌
Agreed
You'll be the next collab 😆😆😆😆
Facts
For those who are new to Polyphia:
Lead Guitar - Anime Protagonist
Guitar - Jesus
Bass - Johnny Depp
Drums - Jason Momoa
Why is this so on point 😂
@@darkrei-wi6zy :-) ... jesus rocks.
😂
The trumpet guy - villain of the next season of this anime
for sure the best comment!
As a musician for over 40 yrs, never heard of this group until today. Absolutely phenomenal 🔥
they are absolutely incredible, i hope you're listening to them more
This is Amazing .
I have followed them since 2012 and their undeniable evolution has been observed over the past decade. Every release, I ask myself "How can they top this?". Every release, they answer.
If you think this is good, check them out live. Just bring some diapers cuz you're probably gonna shit yourself.
@@megaco9077 🤣👍
The five minute 30 second intro to that trumpet solo was insane.
Lol this should be pinned 🤣
(Feat Steve via & Ivan from Brasstracks?)
Needs more cowbell
😆
Nice!
I lost my brother at 34 years old due to a failed liver, He LOVED this band and especially this song in particular. I listen to it almost every day with tears running down my face, I love and miss my brother dearly and his appreciation for amazing musicians as well as the musician he himself was. This song will always be dear to me.
I’m so sorry man. Your brother must’ve been a fuckin lad if he was listening to this music. Rock on pal
may he rest in peace. sorry to hear that.
Your brother lives with every note. We are electricity. Love is music.
that's rough buddy
All the very best to you and the family - I'm sorry to hear that. Life is so unfair in the way it shows us the good and the bad but ultimately that is what makes it beautiful. x
I love the ending. All these legendary virtuosos paying homage to the greatest virtuoso of all. A trumpeter who can play multiple trumpet parts at once on a single trumpet.
Who is that at the end?
@@keldonjames2863John casio
Basically...
@@keldonjames2863Brasstracks 🤙 a tasty feature I never expected
Polyphia isn't "legendary" yet. They know that, hence Steve in his throne. If they keep this up, they will be. But you can't be in your 20's early 30's and be considered a legend. It just doesn't work that way haha
Bro the way they introduced Vai in to the video actually gave me chills, having him sitting on that throne felt incredibly respectful.
Had the same thing.
Didn't know it when I started watching so huge surprise .
Loved it
Considering that it's Guitar-Jesus I would call it a respectable amount of respect 😁
Dude I'm playing back this scene the last 30 minutes again and again!
@@fukkami6204 he's definetly not and never was guitar Jesus 🤣😂🤣😂
@@fukkami6204 both Polyphia guitarists are better than him so idk about "Guitar-Jesus" but he is a good player for sure.
Steve Vai has been such a consistently positive influence on SO many people for SO long and he is unstoppable!
لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان
You are afraid of old people tho 💀
Ben Levin has been such a constant positive influence on SO many people for So long.... Are you stoppable? I hope not!
@@DaTLMusic I'm not and it's impolite to call someone old because it pigeonholes them into the stereotypes and often negative impression younger people have about aging. Steve Vai's path is unique and his creativity is boundless. It always has been and always will be! (thanks for watching my silly video though :))
Your music theory for dummies videos are some of the best man!!!
I think these guys have won at guitar. They've reached the true tetris end screen. I'm not sure how it's really possible to bring multiple guitarists together and sound any better than this.
Also, that trumpet outro was perfection.
Probably my 60th play through since discovering Polyphia about two weeks ago. Steve Vai just adds some old school icing on the cake. At 64 years old I thought I had heard it all. All I can say about this band is just wow!
Great to see Steve & the boys share their love for vocals. Truly inspirational
Same joke over and over again
Who cares
@@yokytolakaca7485 same concept for the 0 3 5 joke on Rudy’s channel. It never gets old
@@yokytolakaca7485 my dad actually did the vocals
@beyond your imagination just f*** off with your unrelated spam video!
Everybody, dislike all comments that link garbage videos and report them to UA-cam as spam.
Out of all the shred generation of guitarists from the 80/90s, Steve Vai seems like the only one who always seems genuinely thrilled by seeing new talents coming up and taking music in new directions. I always found his friendship with Jacob Collier really wholesome and it was great seeing both collaborate. It's really cool to see him collaborate with Polyphia too! What a great guy.
He comments a bit on Berries Alive's content as well, seems like a genuinely wholesome dude.
John Petrucci is a fan of these new talents too :)
I agree. He seems to be genuinely happy that he gets to play guitar every day for a living. I think music as a career would be exhausting so when the “old guard” stays engaged with the new guys, it’s just awesome to see!
100000% agreed
@@russallen9342 I recon it's 'cause he' an artist more than a musician; music just happens to be his form of expression.
Oh, and Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Vai's sustain .... .. ..
Steve vai is literally the reason I ever picked up a guitar. This brought immense happiness
He is also reason why I put it down 😂
They brought 90's best guitarist in their music video. Hell bro. Respect. Good to see Steve vai after so many years.
Dude that shot with Scotty, Tim and Steve all back to back is fucking legendary
@beyond your imagination nah
My soul literally shook
I legit shed a tear
Scott!!!
That was a very avengers moment. So dope.
True Legend is someone who doesn't deny young ones, instead supports and collaborates with them.. Steve Vai is a True Legend..
Agreed. Music industry not music competition. It doesn't exist without the community of artists. This video was awesome
No, it's about a pay check in the end.. face it. It's not that cool. It's busines selling YOU stuff.
@@morbidmanmusic keep telling yourself that man. It's not like Vai has literally said on numerous occasions how much he respects Polyphia and even consider Tim to he his #1 when it comes to the future of guitar.
@mikoy huio say something original
No matter how many times I watch this video (and that number is embarrassingly high), the musicianship and skills they display always blow my mind and give me goosebumps.
My phone says I have heard each song at least 63 times, Ego Death and a few others are above 80 times can´t tell exactly how many times on youtube, but its got to be close to that as well. I feel you. My ear cant seem to get enough of it.
@@dudarino666i have reverie and abc too high to the point it's not funny anymore yet it never gets old
Im 21 and i just bought my first guitar to learn with. Had my first lesson today, and I know literally nothing. Practicing G, C, and D chords currently.c
Steve Vai is the man who inspired me to grab a guitar, and seeing all the covers and musicals that guitarists over the years have made keeps me inspired to play. Wish me luck on my guitar journey, polyphia is fucking awesome.
Good work friend.
best of luck man keep going
Good luck
How’s the playing?
G is a tricky chord, man. Get that down and you’ve surpassed 80% of people that attempted guitar.
I'm at a loss for words. The way Vai comes in, doesn't overplay, just melds in with the kids and adds a bit more to an already fantastic piece...just perfect.
David
لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان
@@user-cl6yc1uv1e search medical help, you clearly need it...
100% my thoughts as well. Didn't make it about himself, just adds his otherworldly sensibility to the mix.
With how Scott and Tim shred it would be silly to try to outshine them technically, he brought the musicality that is unique only to Vai and played to that strength and it made the song so goddamn good.
@@nighght2789 You realize Vai can shred even better than them, right? Vai can come up with shit like this ON THE SPOT. He's from a different generation. Tim and Scott are insanely talented, but they aren't on the same level as Vai in terms of improv, nor theory/experience. It wouldn't be silly, but it just wasn't necessary.
love that scottie is getting more solos in this new album his solos are fking insane
Yeah he's always been the breakdown guy while Tim is the one with the insane hooks
@@JohnnyTheNiceGuy I still hear “I’mthebestatwriting hooks yeah” when I hear Light.
@@parzival_35f32 so fucking good😂 I do the same 😂 he is hella funny for that video 😂
@@parzival_35f32 that's Euphoria's hook that he did that with. "IIII'M THE BEEEEST AT F***ING WRITING HOOKS, YEAH." Lol
@@bfrog2010 🙏 my B homie!
Steve looks like he's caressing the guitar. Love the brass at the end. Hope Polyphia puts more brass in their music in the future.
People don’t even understand how clear and perfect this piece is
We do
That's why we are here everyday
nah most of us know how good it is which is why this must be at least the 1000th time I've watched this
i feel less obsessed now thank you sm @@Lamster66
checking in @@goochipoochie 🤝
@@myplan8166 lol
THIS is literally the guitarist crossover of the century
Wait until they write a song with Guthrie.
@@gonzoe123 or Buckethead
@@gonzoe123 true
Relax fanboy
@@sammysheeesh4730 fuck yeah I'm a fanboy. These guys are super talented.
Not gonna lie, I was wanting more of that trumpet at the end. That was so tasteful.
yeah me too, for me personally the catchy / the hook part is exactly that
Yep, the song just kept getting better. But imo as it hit its peak it quickly ends ;(
Still amazing though.
I have a feeling they’re going to have some more wind instruments on another song in the album. I bet it’ll be the one after this one and the trumpet will lead into it.
@@fuzzwad5049 well what do you know their first track of the remember you will die album is Genesis and it is featuring Brasstracks, but Ego Death is listed as the last song, so maybe for a smooth transition to repeat the whole album?
@@dimasputra7369 thinking the same, probably the next song is a Brasstracks feature
the build up the parting of this masterpiece is perfect . all got their part highlighted and done perfectly .. which is very hard to do professionally. again the transition to steve vai's part was legendary . very well done
Unreal how well this track landed and video..all got to show their amazing chops and all had perfect team work making this train roll. Awesome to the boys(who are mind blowing!!!) To show love to Vai(who also blew minds) Hats off to all members involved. Truly outta this world
When you finally let your dad jam with your band and you realize he's a total badass
marq
لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان
A badass ? More like a legend , that will be remembered in history , cant say the same for that band 🤷🤣
It happened to me once , I was in my home studio playing shit with my archetype plini plugin , my dad , who has always been a bluesy boomer guitarist just stopped for once , and he was interested in the sound of the guitar going through my PC , so I handed it to him , and I made some loops in Ableton, he dropped a damn good riff , took a mic and just blew up some lyrics like if he was beck or something, it was magical
We always struggled playing together because we're not very good musicians and he never showed interest in production, and it never happened again , but it happened once , and I'm so grateful for that
@@user-cl6yc1uv1e ¿¿¿
@@JayCord00 ok Jérôme
That very moment when Steve Via came into the frame!!! Goosebumps overload!!
The Master arrives...
Sitting on the throne of course 🙏🏼
Reminded me of Tim in Skyhaven's Liftoff
agrreed, kinda teared up
Dude I am overwhelmed with emotion, being a guitar player myself and growing up in the 80s this is absolutely amazing. Huge Vai fan, also a huge Al Di Meola fan and these guys remind me of Al and Paco and that fusion style.
As a fan of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai since teenage years, seeing Steve Vai on the Throne (where he belongs to) warms my heart and I liked this young band even more.
Moreover, Henson said at younger ages that the music he wanna produce doesn’t exist yet, now I see it clearly. Clean phenomenal work young man.
I like how much Steve's parts here actually reflect the title and theme of the song. Instead of doing his usual acrobatic wankery (in a good way), he lets the youngins do all the super technical stuff, and his solos are obviously not about trying to impress anyone but rather soulful singing parts meant to communicate transcendental emotional states or something along those lines instead.
Vai comes out like, "what chall boys doin? Ever heard of this thing called a Whammy bar? It's makes your notes sound insane..."
And I was there for every second of it.
@@rickc-1898 😂 You read my mind.
The trumpet solo at the end was an unexpected yet glorious way to end the piece off. Polyphia never fails to bless my ears.
I have a feeling when this song ends Genesis starts
That’s Ivan from Brasstracks! So awesome
It gives a little jazzy beautiful sound. :)
@@TheMidnightChannel If tracklist is accurate, and you play on repeat, you would be correct!
Was just thinking that too. 🎺
Everyone killed this, but mad props to Clay and Clay for keeping this track moving, the groundwork they laid on this track is nothing but amazing.
The clay duo is fucking fantastic.
The drummer impresses me the most out of all of them. Mad respect.
Such incredibly solid rhythm considering it’s made up entirely of Clay.
Clay and Clay lol
Love the song, love the playing, love the players but with all due respect, I have to be honest, on the last few songs they've put out I'm not really liking the drum sounds. Kinda wimpy in my opinion. If you're going to use real drums and then process them to sound like a beat box, then just use a beat box. I get that they're trying to be different with the drum sound and they're trying to break new ground but personally, I'm just not feeling it. Sorry I know I'll be in the minority but that's how I feel.
This is honestly one of the most impressive and musically complex pieces of this generation of music. Really cool to see Polyphia collaborating with this Steve guy. He's pretty good!
No matter what style you prefer..for everyone who has ears.. & music in their soul, there's nothing more uplifting & inspiring than to listen to brilliant musicians.. 💖🙏
Legends. Giving Steve Vai the throne in the music video when they're the clearcut kings of modern guitar music shows the humility and respect of the greats. GOAT recognizes GOAT.
Hell yes, I gain more respect for Polyphia everyday. They've sent guitar music into a whole new direction IMO. Opened up new possiblities. What amazing talent.
@@cory6294 Great take. Steve Vai has acknowledged Polyphia a lot in media as well and I honestly imagine he was probably very excited to collab with them. I know sometimes legends in any craft can have a hard time acknowledging the next generation but he has had no such problem throwing Polyphia their flowers. All around Feels Good Man.
Steve's control of pitch is unbelievable. A monster among a group of monsters. Fantastic work.
I got goosebumps listening to the part 04:13
What a legend!
There has to be a Grammy-Nomination for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" incoming!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
That solo is exactly what the song needed, and not more shredding. Props to Steve for his impeccable taste.
What all those solos needed was an actual song.
@@ash8298 your metric is off
@@ash8298 Yep, shitty trap beats and instagram noodling.
@@ash8298 this is an actual song... So???
@@jamesgood7894 watching fruity douchebags with neck tattoos solo for 6 minutes straight is not my idea of good music, you're right.
I love how much Scottie shined on this song, and the whole album so far, all his riffs have been soo nice.
I feel like that played into the name ego death.
His tone at the 2:00 part is just hideously good.
Thats rude
And it’s so nice to see Scottie getting the recognition he deserves, he’s an amazing musician.
Hopefully we also get to see the Clays shine with this new album.
@@mandarin0rangez I've always loved Scottie his leads are soo good, Scotties part on Sweet Tea still is one of the best Polyphia solos imo, and who can forget the intro to Envision that one kicks ass.
Thank you guys for helping me find the path to eternal light. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your songs, and inspiration. It all.makes sense now.
Man 2 generation in 1 song, they really blend so perfectly. it gives me goosebumps when goes to steve vai part
Steve’s phrasing is soooooo good.
Nothing forced just smooth as butter
yeah. it totally sets him apart from anybody. nobody sounds like this or even attempts it
That's the thing about that style of guitarists. You can find thousands of people who play technical stuff like Polyphia, but nobody but Steve Vai could play what he played and make it sound like it did. Reminds me of guys like Derek Trucks. Derek Trucks is one of a kind, nobody on Earth sounds like him. I think Steve Vai is the same way. He added another facet of character and musicianship that you just never hear on a Polyphia record, which is full of so many vast techniques already.
the reason 7 strings guitars exist. the goat
@@ProCoRat Polyphia is very inventive. They play something new too. Tim, Scott and the guys are already legends.
Vibrato of the Gods!
Instrumental guitar rock is trending at #14 on UA-cam music. That’s freaking huge.
its insane how it was trending on like #5 usa for everything in the first day
#10 now
These beats are pop-like. This sound is easy for the masses.
Never would I think this kind of music would be trending. Beautiful.
@@julianezequielpdg7347 I love this take. This was necessary to point out. Dont want to be a spoilsport but lets be honest this aint metal :) I am a Polyphia fan & nerd BTW.
The perfect blend of all guitar styles❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
What an honour to have Steve Vai come out and play with you guys.
I don’t even think Steve is Tim’s level…. Steve is incredible but Tim is an alien
@@michaelmcculloch5957 For real. Steve here acts like a grandpa who came to play with floyd rose. People in comments acting like Vai did something insanely cool, meanwhile he did absolutly nothing outstanding
@@hopelesssoul9363lmao Tim to Steve Vai is like Mbappe to Messi. Sure Tim is one in a generation but Steve has been one in many generations
@@tannyocean9984 these kids doesn't know how Steve Vai feels Steve Vai is Goat
Vai on the throne - absolute chills! 🔥
Hi Dave 😁👋 maybe a Vai tutorial soon hah🙈
GOLUM. ua-cam.com/video/sW0bCVxrjBE/v-deo.html
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لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان
We need full tutorial
Agreed!
Welp, the best collaboration of the year just happened
Nice to see you here
Now your turn !
m3rkyphia
Merky merk!
When are you dropping a cover of this banger merky merk
Man, I love Steve Vai, a true guitar legend.
I listen to this at least once a day it just makes me feel good. My hats off to you great job gang. Stevie Vai great job as usual .
That crossover of Polyphia and Steve Vai, young and old, and how they work so well together is so wholesome and awesome. Anyone who's into guitar music should at least appreciate this song.
Could not have said it better. Really warms the heart.
For real both also have found different ways to use the guitar as well as make it what it is today
Steve is clear over these clowns
@@sandorclegane752 dude, it's ok if you don't like polyphia, just don't be a hater
The shot with the 3 of them back to back legit gave me goosebumps
Lol Read this as it was playing
Same
@@ThyFilthyCasual yo SAME
bro they forgot the bassist
Yeah that was so epic
One foundational lick produces composure to create.
And from simplicity emerges complexity.
Just saw vai and satch live Saturday night. Miss the concert already. These guys should tour with vai. They’re fantastic 😮
Showed this to my grandparents cuz they were into Santana, Steve vai, pat methini etc and when Steve hit that kill switch in his solo my grandmas head SHOT UP and my grandfather with Parkinson’s and dementia smiled so big. It was beautiful and I really appreciate y’all for giving me that moment with them
🔥
I don't like Santana 😉. Pd can you change my mind!? I don't know why he is such a great guitarist... 🤔
hell yeah, that's amazing!
@@sleepyfeelings6285 nobody asked
@@sleepyfeelings6285 ok. when?
I'm so glad Scott got to shine. I feel he's often overlooked, but he's a really amazing guitarist
the bassist is more overlooked
Was looking for this comment
"The bassist" lol, don't disrespect my boy Clay like that.
Anyone with a shred of musical knowledge knows how good Scott is. Making this same shit comment on every Polyphia video is just insulting
@@MickZarco this funny as hell cause clay is the drummer lmfao
Watched this at least 100 times, just noticed that all the guitar players sit on the throne at some point. All this time thought it was reserved for Steve.
quem precisa de vocalista com um grupo desses! muito top.
I love Vai's humility and how focused he was on being melodic rather than getting all shreddy.
Steve doesn’t really wanna be known as a shredder, he’s actually said as much. So it makes sense
@@dezkightz Besides, who doubts he can't shred?
Steve Vai is literally the best guitarist alive. Tim and Scottie are tied 2nd.
@@hectordelarocha10 yeah no
let’s not get carried away.
@@hectordelarocha10 Max Ostro peeking around the corner...
Love the fact that Vai doesn’t just shred from the moment they play him in. Brings a distinctive sound that complements the song and the other musicians. “So good he doesn’t feel the need to prove it”.
💯
lol you obviously dont play guitar. fast rifts are not the only, arguably not even the hardest, things to play. the way he bends multiple string at different times simultaneously controlling both pitchs is INSANELY hard to do at all, let alone this precisely.
he was proving it, so your commenbt of "so good doesnt feel to need to prove it" is slightly off. more like he doesnt feel the need for everyone to know. just the ones also know what its like to play.
Vai showed to young artists that less notes can say more
Adding Vai to this mix is insane, I guess God was busy..Amazing
@@santioliva It was a quote from a John Wayne movie (Rio Bravo), where Wayne complements a young gunslinger who…is so good that he does the truly hard stuff but doesn’t have the thirst for showing off that young men usually have. I’m aware that what Vai does here is immensely difficult, but (as you demonstrate) it’s a difficulty that connoisseurs would appreciate. He doesn’t bother with the easy ways of showing off…he’s too good for that.
I get the privilege of listening to their music for the first time today... amazing
Same!
These four guys are incredible, very virtuous! and that Vai is present makes it even more beautiful.
Oh my God.. the nylon strings bringing in the melody, tim slapping the 7 string, Scotties leads, Steve vais melodic solo, all of them standing back to back ripping, the trumpet outro.. so many memorable moments. Polyphia has reached a whole new level I never thought was possible.
Their evolution is wonderful to watch. This one has to be my new favorite.
The clays also killed it, yet again
The 7 string part gave me Tosin Abasi thump vibes. I mean considering that's what Tim was doing, just not with an 8 string like Tosin.
The fact that drummer can seamlessly play with them is CRIMINALLY underrated.
is that a joke lol the drums are heavily edited. They're muted half the time he's playing lmao
@@x0j they're not edited - have you seen him do playthroughs of that stuff? its real dude
@@x0j All of the instruments are edited. But they can all play all of it. Just watch his playthroughs, the dude has the juice to play it. Sound mixing happens in nearly every song these days. Why make a point of it here?
@@x0j Hmm, smells like troll :D Seems like you just wanted to say something negative about the drumming here.
That statement, in and of itself, is moot IMO... lol. "Heavily edited" isn't limited to just one individual's perspective regarding how you might define those 2 words. Is it not the case that a good amount of recorded music in general could be considered, as you might say, "heavily edited"?
Haha nah, everybody just records and releases collections of raw tracks. No tampering at all, especially today with the many amazing tools easily at musician's disposal for sound creation.
Maybe it's just me, but the way you worded that comment just seemed silly, and simply just for the purpose of expressing your personal displeasure with the music :)
@@x0j You must be new to the music world lol, music videos are always edited, hence the term music VIDEO and not live performance.
This song is FIRE🤘🔥 They've played basically every sound their instruments make, one after the other in the first 20 seconds of the song and it's still amazing music like every Polyphia song I've ever heard. Rarely have ever I been disappointed, listening to them:)
I can't help but picture Scott trying to hide behind the couch for he intro lmao
When Tim said "the next album has some ridiculous features" holy shit he was NOT joking.
The one I look forward to most is with Chino Moreno. No idea what that's gonna sound like but I'm hyped
right!? that sick trumpet part at the end was jaw dropping!
@@driesv.7572 was that a teaser for next song?!
damn crazier than this?
@@njc119 Yes they have a track with Brasstracks feature on it. So hyped for this album to drop!
These dudes really did a 3 man back to back with Steve Vai 👑👑👑👑
That part gave me chills. Badass
A guitarists' dream come true?
I like how it gets all scratch at 2:00 like the song itself is tearing apart from sheer awesomeness.
From 2 to 2:30 it is rhythmically beastly!!!!
Steve Vai is legend, so now is polyphia by proximity and talent learned by him.. so humble these people 🎉🎉
Vai shows that after all these years he is still willing to push himself. Not easy to go into a room as "Steve Vai" with arguably the hottest guitar players on the planet and challenge yourself to do something new. He could easily just make a living playing For The Love of God to nostalgic oldschoolers but rather is willing to step out of his comfort zone. That is ego death. Same props too Polyphia for honouring Vai in such an authentic way, realising that they stand on the shoulders of giants.
Well said.
Dead-on right on both counts.
Solid comment 👏🏼
Vai always got excited when talking about polyphia. He is very humble and can fit his inspiration in anywhere. Well said.
I love this comment and fully agree
4:59 This moment of the 3 guitarists playing back to back is the most awesome thing in any Polyphia music video until now
Awesome to see the younger crew keep the guitar hero culture alive and shredding in style
first Polyphia song i've ever heard and i think you (and Steve Vai) just changed my life a little bit. Thank You.
Steve is so good that even he looks surprised by the sounds the guitar makes
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Now I'll remember this comment every time I see his face while his playing
brilliant
lmaoo
So true hahahah
Definitely a bridge between 2 generations. One of their greatest songs in my opinion.
A year and a half later and this song is still beautiful and even though it’s not my first time listening to it it sure feels like it every time I give it a listen
It's the first I've heard this and holy mother of mackerel Indian cow God christ is this beautiful
That's it every 5ime I listen it's like the first time hearing it GREAT tune and I'm not even a guitar player I play drums
The way the guys paid homage to Steve and created this amazing bedrock foundation for him to come in so smoothly just shows how far they have come as composers as well. They definitely broke the stereotype of instrumental being music just for musicians. And Steve Vai to endorse them as the next generation to push the boundaries in music, also hats off to him. He is a legend.
They need Steve for publicity, that's showbiz and it's okay
@@eyeofefil in the end all is showbiz and Polyphia do know how to get them views, but they stand on their own, their videos have been trending with or without Steve. Which doesn't mean it didn't raise the awareness even more, but anyone who knows Steve Vai definitely has heard of Polyphia. I actually think that the feature of Sophia Black had more that purpose than this, it seemed, my opinion of course, a homage to him.
@@jjoao32 I agree man
I agree with you... I would just add this: "Steve is the one who broke the stereotype of instrumental being music just for musicians... Polyphia is carring the torch."
Steve is still pushing the boundaries himself. Tbh I think they both wanted to play with each other, because Polyphia is doing what they're doing and Steve is still pushing. If you don't believe that go check out this crazy bend technique he developed for a song, he is a wizard. So I don't think they need each other at all, I really feel like this happened because of the love of musicianship and music.
That trumpet outro. That was unexpected brilliance.
Sounds like the same style as Brasstracks who is also on the album
@@44fallen44 that is Brasstracks
Was surprising af but it’s so beautiful
I fucking love horns in any song! Fits so well with their tap style.
It's the best part of an otherwise uninspired track.
I slept on this band for way too long, but I clicked on this video a few months ago because I saw "Steve Vai" in the title, and I'm so glad did. Now I only wish I could hear it for the first time again. I can't wait to hear what they put out next.
The intro gives the feel ♥️🔥
One minute these guys are pushing the hyper-pop boundaries for the zoomer generation with ABC, now they're paying tribute to the greats with a triumphant guitar anthem on a rooftop with Steve Vai fronting the band like he's been there the whole time. Love Polyphia.
I love this cuz countless boomers just disregard Polyphia but having Steve Vai on a song and recognize your talent is something else.
My guy ABC was not hyper pop kmao
@@gonk3551 at this point I don't even know what it is. it had prog guitar with pop vocals and a load of other shit aswell. good shit tho
@@gonk3551 the band said that the song was hyperpop so yeaaaa
@@gonk3551 what would you call it?
Every time I think about Steve Vai and his music, I realize how he always has been a man far ahead of his time, and this song sounds like a rendezvous where there is the man who lived in the future and the future itself, of course, musically speaking. This amazing in many levels, what a song.
that's a neat sentiment, thank you for sharing =)
Amazing,they got that fire started again for me musicly, iv been sober only 20 days, but seeing this got me pickin up my stix instead of the pipe, thank you guys.
Musician since 50 years, Purple,,Heep, Genesis,Floyd,ELP, Zappa…etc but this is probably the most incredible Song I ever heard…triple guitar solo of this mastery …mind blowing in the final meaning ❤
The title "Ego Death" is so fitting. I love that Scott's talent is highlighted so much in this track. It's like Tim steps aside and says hey world don't forget about these other awesome people in the band. And then there's Vai... What an awesome way for the band to pay homage to those that came before and really show their respect. Phenomenal story here and another home run track! Congrats!
Was thinking the same, this song has an amazing vibe on so many levels.
absolutely - came looking to see if anyone else thought the same thing
Agree on Scott. Especially the lick at 2:29 killed me. Good vibes man, and Steve vai entrance this is too much...As a Vai admirer this almost made me cry.
Well spoken
That isn’t what ego death means though. Ego death is the dissolution of your sense of self.
Love how they let featured Steve Vai be the star @ 4:05 this part is so dope and new age. It's badass to see an old timer keepin up with the times. Music is ever changing! Much love Polyphia, you guys have made a sound that I've always dreamed of
This new era of polyphia is so sick and sounds amazing
It all sounds the same
@@Customercf I feel very sorry for your ears.
I was one of the haters who thought Renaissance and everything before that was boring and derivative. Generic djent and "govan-esque" stuff without the depth... but since The Most Hated these guys been delivering absolute bangers. Basically reshaping and redefining what can be expected from guitar-centered music, creating their own style on top of that. This new era of Polyphia is beyond sick, it's mindblowing.
The contrast with steve vai's whammy abuse and polyphia's rhythm, just sends chills down your spine. Literally the best polyphia song so far
whammy abuse lmao
When I saw Vai in a Polyphia song, figured he was just gonna break out some 80s shredding... I wasn't expecting THAT. It's like he's playing like Polyphia but in a way only Steve Vai can. This is it this is easily the best Polyphia song ever.
@@nicklane607 Frank Zappa used to credit Vai, on his first credits on albums with appellations like "Strat abuse," ', stunt guitar," and "impossible guitar parts." Steve Vai has been getting these kind of tags since he joined Zappa in the dawn of the eighties.
I remember, I was making people listen to stuff like THE JAZZ DISCHARGE PARTY HATS and THE DANGEROUS KITCHEN on THE MAN FROM UTOPIA. Amazing dude with outrageous discipline..
Uff hard to decide. I think playing god is even better than this one
@@lawyerlawyer1215 but no Steve vai in playing god
I think, i will never say "this is the best song i ever heard" because i will be lying to myself... but, i can say without doubts that some songs are unforgettable... in such level, that bring us to a kind of feeling that make us feel like: if for some reason i would be tracked into a song forever... this would be the song.
I could listen to Steve's part over and over and over
A literal guitar crossover of the century
This is absolute insanity, two different generations of guitar gods yet they manage to flow together so well
If I'm not mistaken we'll have some stuff with Tosin.
I'm expecting even crazier thumb riffs from that.
@@tvnja THE GUY FROM AAL? Nah ain't no fucking way
The imagery of putting steve at the throne for his entrance gave me chills
Steves the only guy ive ever seen that dances to the waves his guitar makes. Hes been doing that since he started getting big. Never stopped and necer needs to stop.
One of the best instrumental/guitar songs EVER IMO!!!👏👏
absolutely agree.