Rivers of Nihil - Focus (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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Rivers of Nihil's "Focus" from "The Work" // available everywhere September 24, 2021.
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Directed and Edited by
David Brodsky
MyGoodEye : Music Visuals
Performed by Rivers of Nihil
Producer: Allison Woest
Cameras: David Brodsky, Allison Woest and TheMike Compitello
Lighting Director: Adam Pernick
Grip/Electric: Lindsey Fehr and Eddie Collins
Practical and Makeup FX : Jim Stramel and Renee Woods Stramel
Featuring: Stephan Lopez
LYRICS:
Music: Uttley
Lyrics: Biggs
Thine eye be one, that blessed body full of light
I’ve seen the restless innovation, but it doesn’t feel right
My fingers have been itching, since I found out this prison of mine
Is just some skin and hair, teeth and bones, a pair of eyes
My body, my pride, once radiant inside
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone; intention, but this isn’t my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose, was just mine to take
I know the work you do so well,
Yeah I can tell you’re keeping me down here with you
In this chemical well
My figure’s apparition
I focus my addiction
It’s such a shame…
Such a shame.
Who’s the king who wears the crown?
Can you feel the channel changing?
Who’s the king who wears the crown?
No light, just horrible sounds
The hollow voices carrying
My body, my pride, my radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in self derision, as I feel my vision slipping away
I figured I was worthless, destined to wither away
No way out/no sight/no ending
There’s nothing quite like-pretending I’m here
Constant pain inside;
take the pill and swallow your pride
Thine eye be one, her blessed body full of light
I can’t believe the shakes she’s given me tonight
Making mention
Focus my intention
We needn’t be afraid
Do not be afraid
My body, my pride, once radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone; intention, but this isn’t my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose, was just mine to take
#riversofnihil #thework #progressivemetal
Focus
Music: Uttley
Lyrics: Biggs
Thine eye be one, that blessed body full of light
I’ve seen the restless innovation, but it doesn’t feel right
My fingers have been itching, since I found out this prison of mine
Is just some skin and hair, teeth and bones, a pair of eyes
My body, my pride, once radiant inside
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone; intention, but this isn’t my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose, was just mine to take
I know the work you do so well,
Yeah I can tell you’re keeping me down here with you
In this chemical well
My figure’s apparition
I focus my addiction
It’s such a shame…
Such a shame.
Who’s the king who wears the crown?
Can you feel the channel changing?
Who’s the king who wears the crown?
No light, just horrible sounds
The hollow voices carrying
My body, my pride, my radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in self derision, as I feel my vision slipping away
I figured I was worthless, destined to wither away
No way out/no sight/no ending
There’s nothing quite like-pretending I’m here
Constant pain inside;
take the pill and swallow your pride
Thine eye be one, her blessed body full of light
I can’t believe the shakes she’s given me tonight
Making mention
Focus my intention
We needn’t be afraid
Do not be afraid
My body, my pride, once radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone; intention, but this isn’t my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose, was just mine to take
Is there a guest vocalist? Who?
@@GhANeC I don't think so, They tend to share the lyrics between multiple band members, hence the multiple sounding voices.
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It's clear that they're trying to evolve and not remake the previous album. I'm hyped af, every song has it's surprises and you never know what you're gonna get
I agree with you !
Love the ACMC's picture bruh
I appreciate that they're trying to evolve, but I just hope they keep elements of their previous albums
100% agreed - but each song im patiently waiting for that sax to come in
They're like a fucking box of chocolates!
I just discovered these guys a few weeks ago with Clean. Then I checked out their previous album and realized I been living under a rock; and I thought I was in the know with fresh acts. They slipped through until now.
Perfect timing tho. Their last album was completely top tier and where they truly found their sound imo. The new material sounds like they’ve furthered that progression and it’s definitely an exciting time to be a fan
If you haven’t gotten a ticket to see them with black dahlia your should do that immediately
Excellent band dude. Awesome when other people find them because I heard them two years ago and have been hooked
Check out sea sleeper- mountain carver
Slugdge- salt thrower
Alluvial- 40 stories
Be'lakor- countless skies
Vektor- recharging The void
Same. Someone mentioned them to me today and just now checking them out. Seem a mix of metal and old school goth-ish to me. Right up my alley. Thrilled I found them. Better late than never. 🖤
One of the best bands in metal right now, the band has ridiculous amounts of talent
The Work is going to be a dark, slithering, moody masterpiece.
with the occasional light touch, but this is pretty on point.
Everyone is talking about the music...which is still top tier (as expected from RoN), but what about these visuals?! The video itself is great. It captures the vibe of the song perfectly and they got pretty creative with the lighting.
Like they went from normal saiyans to super saiyans!
Amen
This video, song, and I’m sure this albums as well is next level! Love the progression of this band, they are one of those bands who seem to top the last album with every release they put out. Can’t wait to spin this album and listen to it in its entirety👏🏻
@@adamant_3337 I agree. I like what they’re doing with this album.
I got into them when Owls came out, I had actually seen them live before I heard the album and they still hadn't clicked with me. Then I saw all the attention the album was getting and I listened to it, then again, then again, until I realized I couldn't stop listening. It became my top album of the year, and I still listened to it repeatedly well into 2019. These two new songs don't grab me immediately like I thought they would, but they definitely aren't bad. My hope is that much like Owls, I'll have to hear the album in its entirety to fully appreciate it, but either way I appreciate the fact that they didn't just do "Owls 2".
Yeah, I think when we see the entire picture it's going to be a great wrap up for the seasons concept, and very winter.
Rivers of nihil was.the heaviest metal sound for me, not anymore, sadly
@@Imagesiphone To me the heaviest band will always be Origin, but I love the variety and originality in Rivers of Nihil.
Yeah i feel you bro. I dont want to sit here and shit on them cause I love them and I dont think their new material is bad or anything, but I got into their last 3 albums for their technical/melodic/progressive aspects, compared to the new singles theyve been releasing its just kind of a droning and boringly long listen for me. I think to me the new stuff has alot of heavy moodiness and vibe to it, but just lacks anything to hold my interest or something to make it special. Ill give the whole album a listen when it comes out though, cause having the full picture could change my mind. Btw anyone reading this if you like the music, good, Im happy for the bands success this just isnt really my cup of tea
Honestly, yeah. I can't say I'm too excited about these two new songs. It's hard for me to say shit about them, since I consider Rivers to be my favourite band of all time, but I feel like the new songs lack something. I like the atmosphere of Clean, but it's a little too long and repetitive for me (in comparison with Owls or Subtle Change - equally as long, but always evolving to new places within one song), and Focus sorta falls into the same problem for me, except that I really don't enjoy it at all (Clean at least has that bridge part and an amazing solo). May be that I'll grow into it, with a few more listens.
As a lot of people said, I don't want this to be Owls pt. 2. But I also still remember how I felt when I finished that fucking Owls song for the first time and it changed my life completely. I hope they manage to capture that feeling again.
That bass tone is brutal. Can't wait for this album to drop. One of the most exciting and innovative bands going around.
All true!
Holy Father of fuck. This is going to be such a good album. Rivers of Nihil has been making huge leaps up my invisible list of favorite bands lately. First I discovered how good Monarchy is (fucking Suntold man. Go back and listen to it.), and now these two new releases. Mindboggling. They said they didn't want to just be known as just 'the band with the sax', and I think this is what success looks like. I have listened to Clean more than twice a day every day since it dropped.
This is exactly the music we need for this last age of humanity, where we drug ourselves into a half conscious delirium just to bear the weight of stressful lives devoid of meaning. When millions of people are forced into the shape of living machines, this is the sound it makes. And as terrible a thing as it is, it is terribly beautiful as well.
damn dude those last few sentences really got me
The best part is not only are they moving away from being "the band with the sax" with these releases, they're doing it while keeping the sax on this new album, cause they've confirmed it'll be back.
I need one track that’s like cleans opening rift and vocals. It the whole song and I can die happy
These guys and Gojira are really making great leaps
Preach it brother. Beautiful agony. Metal has prepared me for these times and also keeps me going!
I can tell this is going to be a big shift from the previous album and I am excited to hear how it pans out.
a different sound, really?
what gave it away?
This song is so different from anything they have ever attempted before. Clean was more in line with the title track of the last album, but Focus is another realm entirely. It's great when you can listen to a band and have no idea where the music is going to go from heavy to melodic. I can't wait for this album.
This gave me pure chills. I'm in love with this song.
The music itself, plus the message. The lyrics.. so bone chilling. They put all our struggles that we fight each and everyday, into focus.
after probably 10 listens, This new album really makes me think of The Wall by Pink Floyd for so many reasons. There are going to be a lot of folks who don’t have the patience for this album, but for those who do, i really think the rewards will be evident. Really really loving it. Haven’t been into an album like this since TOOL put out Fear Inoculum. Before that…it was Owls. Really hoping to see them do a tour of this album in full.
You should check out King Buffalo if you like progressive.
I really enjoyed Owls, but there's something about The Work which gripped me. As an album experience, it's an incredible body of work.
I had the pleasure of seeing this song and Clean performed live last night. Loving the new album. Was my second time seeing them and I can already say they are one of the best bands I've ever seen live. Hoping they will get their own headlining tour soon so they can have a longer set, I'd totally be there.
WHAT !!!!! All I see seems to be negative comments , the first time I heard it was the instrumental version which clicked on me straight away , I then searched and got this proper version . I have to disagree with all the negative comments folk THIS SONG IS A FUCKING BANGER !!
Incredible video, powerful song. I really like the bleak industrial vibes they've gone for. Anyone who's followed their social media/interviews over the past three years since Owls will have seen them mention that this album would be a shift away from that.
I can NOT get enough of this song. I'm such a sucker for metal tracks that have a semi-upbeat melody.
Just seen Rivers of nihil in Chicago with undeath, carnifex, and black dahlia murder.. Best show ive been to in years. since Chicago open air 2017. Shit was wild..
Sounds like a pretty awesome concert, hell I would’ve went for RoN alone lol, don’t listen to Carnifex or The Black Dahlia Murder much anymore but i Carnifex was always one of the deathcore bands I didn’t hate, and then TBDM always put out good quality melodeath. Undeath put out a top notch debut as well, so they would be cool to see even though Im not as familiar with them
Never been to a metal concert myself but this will be an awesome one to go to when they come to new york in a few weeks now that I think about it
Powerful track. I agree with both people complaining and amazed by this - it's definitely different. It's much much darker. I'd call it "depressive" technical death, while previous works were just extremely well-executed technical death (with sometimes jazzy influences). And this time, it's a lot of djent riffs, clean singing being as ambience in chorus.... it's complex, yet heavy and depressing. And I love it. But I feel like not everyone will love it too.
You either die a hero or live long enough to become a nu metal band
They are the future of metal. Amped for this album.
Rivers has that indescribable quality where I can never quite put my finger on why I love their music as much as I do but I am in love with the vibes nevertheless. Top talent and history in the making right here.
Most hyped I’ve been for a album this year
This is big deal, Im completely blown away
aww man that overhead shot of the band with the lights was so close to being a pentagram
😉
Who cares, using pentagrams to be edgy to mock Christians with no balls to do the same to any other religion is not cool anymore, plus, nobody seems to know what the pentagram really is and how it has nothing to do with Satan, and that it even used to be used by Christians lol.
ah yes, that's also how I like to spend my saturday evenings: In bath watching TV.
BANGER
@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head yes
Like many people already said, these two singles don't suck by any means but they're just not what I was hoping for. It's a step back from their death metal side and I'd like them to leave at least some of that intact on this new album, softer songs inbetween aren't a bad thing of course. I'll have my fingers crossed, and in any case I'm happy for those who are already stoked for the album
There's a lot of layers here, both in the music and the concepts. Rivers constantly pushes the envelope and it's incredibly rewarding to dig into. 🖤
It might sound super weird to some people, but this song is prime love-making material. Like holy hell, it’s primal on that kind of level. It just brings that emotion out of me.
They should make another album with Owls in the title. And write songs about nothing but Owls. And feature Owls hooting in the background, like the dogs in Pink Floyd's song "Dogs".
I wasn’t super into this for the first few minutes, but then it kinda clicked for me that this sounds like RoN meets Leprous. Now I’m feeling pretty positively about it
I get why some people are disappointed or kinda meh, but while each album connects thematically, they each sound very very different. Seed could've been from an entirely different band than Owls. I'm getting the feeling that Work will be just as different from Owls as Owls was to Conscious Seed of Light. I think it's gonna work out and I can't wait for the while album.
I love bands that evolve instead of producing albums that all sounds the same.
I also LOVE all these new RoN releases, but it's hard for me to not compare it to Owls. I don't know if ANY band could go "up" from that album, comparatively; it was a masterpiece. It reminds me of my own opinion of EVERY Trivium album after Shogun.
Regardless, I will (and always have) immediately purchase any and all RoN albums, these guys are a diamond in the sand of metal.
@@s33flous in waves is better than shogun as an album
the story and theme of that album is by far my favorite out of every other trivium album but i also love shogun so dont get me wrong
These first 4 albums are a continuing story, each told in a different season. Owls was Autumn, and how everything is dying or hibernating. This one is Winter.
That perfect bubbly slund of the chugs with the low tuned base make my heart happy.
Digging this song more than the first single
same this is so sick love the clean vocals and growls together
It’s interesting that this video, with the filth and bathtub tar stuff, is before the song Clean on the album. It’s like this focus has got him so dirty, and the next song he realizes that this filth will not leave. I dunno… might be getting too deep into it.
best modern metal band by a mile
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Don't worry album has plenty lol
There is so much to unpack in this. But seriously, this bands evolution 🤯
This is my favorite song by them...
I'll have to check out their full LP, I'm still not convinced with these singles
Same; these 2 singles have been weak imo
They grew on me
Listen to the previews on iTunes, you can hear all the songs (partially). Half the songs seem really weak, don't really know what the band was going for but this is certainly their softest album. Also a lot of the songs have Biggs' clean vocals. One of the songs sounds like a fucking Kacey Musgraves song man. Seems like there isn't much riffage/brutality anymore.
How the fuck have I slept on these guys for so long? So good. Best metal band since Opeth.
This song gets better every time I here it! As always the lyrics are on point!
What a combination of sound and visuals!
About what I'd expect from guys who put a *saxophone* solo in a metal song and totally made it work. In a word... GREATNESS.
Thumbs up for the O's hat. 👍
@@artiegohome Thank you!
Masterpiece!!
This is GOOD
Only one problem... it's not long enough 🤘
I feel kinda bad. Everyone else is ranting about how good it is but I’m not really feeling it. 😞
I'm with ya...I don't hate it but I absolutely loved the last album and Monarchy was also great. But after two official videos....I want to love their new songs sooo bad but I just don't. Nothing is grabbing me, its a very oddly numb reaction. Im just hoping that within the context of the entire album it will all come together.
I’m not either. Why change this much. Owls was soo good.
It is not the strongest of the species nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change that survives. - Charles Darwin. 😉
same here. this is not for me. i can hear they have talent though, just not my style.
@@rnp474 then write an album like owls. People grow and move on. I'd say the more gimmicky type band is one that never changes and becomes a cliche. (Cough) slayer
I feel like I've heard this song before... like kinda been there done that kind of vibe
It's every radio friendly metal song from 2005, which we have both been to and done.
@@dungeonmasterblaster5600 Ok good, I'm not the only one. You summed it up perfectly too.
Perhaps you need to focus more and not to listen with just your ears
That chorus is going to be stuck in my head. I love that they are using more cleans on this album because that guys voice is fantastic, but I do hope they have some heavier songs on the album.
Can you feel the channel changing
One of the top songs of 2021 🤘
For Our Cause, we know no evil. Everything We do is to lift each other up. All the focus we have is dedicated to embracing ourselves, and shaping the world as we see fit. As it must be. We are the Most Worthy.
Excuse me, wow. Seems like a totally different band than who released the last album. In every best part of the meaning, I loved the last album, and this song is great. Come back to FL when you guys can :)
One of the best metal bands.
I get some mega Cyberpunk and Code Orange vibes from this, not a complaint at all, I absolutely love it
It might sound super weird to some people, but this song is prime love-making material.
Best thing to happen to metal for a looong while.
These new tracks definitely don’t hit the same way on first listen imo but I will reserve judgement till after I hear the full album.
Starting to get that "Hot Topic band" vibe but we'll see. Anymore it seems like labels try to shape every band into the same sound and it's just a matter of time before every band gets watered down and made more mainstream.
@@EvilSSP totally agree.. that’s exactly what happened to Fallujah’s last album. It’s so fucking sad to see because these bands are so talented.
This doesn't even sound remotely like the same band and im utterly disgusted.
Yeah, this has a bit of an Alt Metal vibe to it. I will wait until I hear it all before knocking it. My first experience with them was Where Owls Know My Name and it was on. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little disappointed, but so far it's not as bad as Parkway Drive's recent stuff.
It's more djenty, but riffs are absolutely RoN from previous album. Harsh vocals remind me some depressive black metal bands (especially the ones going into black doom), and it's only clean vocals going for "alternative metal".
Yeah, definitely don't hit the same way. I can't say if they hit worse, though, it's too different to point that out (yet). It needs whole album as experience, and most importantly - more time to settle in.
Holy shit, guys. Killin’ it with the new music!
Album of the year. Hands down
My most anticipated album of 2021! Rivers of Nihil and Fit For An Autopsy are the best in the industry right now…What a time to be a fan!
It’d be amazing if they ever co-headlined a tour together
So different yet Soooo many classic Rivers vibes all put together. Actually pretty amazing how Rivers this sounds when you isolate all the instruments while listening... This album is going to be some sorta treat.
This is definitely the most interesting band to listen to, for me.
Alan's backup vocals make the chorus SO FUCKING GOOD! I am so obsessed with this band right now
Super excited for this album
Such a sick song guys, so catchy. Ive been following Rivers since the first album so I'm really looking forward to the rest of the album and hearing the last of the seasons! Kind of sad it's ending in a way haha
Metal blade had given us great music for ever it seems...this band is definitely one of my favorites now. The video is absolutely amazing and had me glued to it. 🤘
I like it
Literally can't write a bad song. So happy I ordered the Boxset. Fuckin spine tingles throughout both singles.
These guys put on a great show just seen them in grand rapids can't wait for there new album to drop on the 24th
Loved it!!!
The visuals match this amazing track perfectly. Looking forward to hearing more
I love this work and its layers. The filthy and grimey music matches the aura of the video and the band isn't just ignored by the light, but they circle around giving it their focus and their attention. There's so much here to unpack and the lyrics just speak to me as I have been working so hard between my 9 to 5 and my side project.
Exceptional
These boys always deliver the goods. The feel of this album so far is definitely winter. I’m pumped for the album.
No matter how the hell you want to catalog the style of this band, it just sounds powerful, I have their three previous albums and of course I will have this next work in my hands. By the way, the video is wonderful, the photography is spectacular.
Love it!
This is good.
I belive it was the drummer I met and he showed me them and its interesting music not fully my style but I'm gladly checking it out
I CAN'T STOP, IT'S TOO CATCHY... I FIGURED ALL THIS FOOOCUS, HAD JUST BEEN GIVEN TO MEEEAAE
When reality doesn't meet expectation. After Owls I was expecting somewhat of a continuation of that album, not a complete change of genres. Needless to say these two tracks bummed me out.
I’m right there with ya , or just get rid of the guy splashing around in the tub . Kinda corny
First track was good, but yeah this ain't it
you haven't even heard the radically different tracks yet!
@@Luemm3l that's true. I hope they change my view on this new direction. I had just hoped for Owls pt.2 but that doesn't matter.. If they wanna turn the wheel, all power to them!
yeah, I expected something different than Owls and I am totally ok with the general direction they went...but so far both songs just feel like they are missing something. I want to love them so much but they aren't doing much for me.
Crazy to think I've known these guys personally for years. From Amongst the Decay to the day they got signed, I knew they were going to change the world with their music. This album is going to be insane.
So ready for this!
Biggs takes a bath!!!
Yes... more of tht please
just saw them open for The Contortionist, 10/10 amazing show
I heard one song by these guys and am hooked.... Loving them
First heard Owls about 2 months ago and I can't stop listening to these guys. So different. In a good way. I can't wait for the new album.
Thine eye be one, that blessed body full of light
I've seen the restless innovation, but it doesn't feel right
My fingers have been itching since I found out this prison of mine
Is just some skin and hair, teeth and bones, a pair of eyes
My body, my pride, once radiant inside
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone, intention, but this isn't my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose was just mine to take
I know the work you do so well
Yeah, I can tell you're keeping me down here with you
In this chemical well
My figure's apparition
I focus my addiction
It's such a shame
Yeah, it's such a shame
Who's the king who wears the crown?
Can you feel the channel changing?
Who's the king who wears the crown?
No light, just horrible sounds
The hollow voices carrying
My body, my pride, my radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in self-derision, as I feel my vision slipping away
I figured I was worthless, destined to wither away
No way out, no sight, no ending
Well, nothing quite like pretending I'm here
Constant pain inside
Take the pill and swallow your pride
Thine eye be one, her blessed body full of light
I can't believe the shakes she's given me tonight
Making mention
Focus my intention
We needn't be afraid
Do not be afraid
Who's the king who wears the crown?
No light, just horrible sounds
The hollow voices carrying
My body, my pride, once radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in stone, intention, but this isn't my decision to make
I thought that all this purpose was just mine to take
I’m trying to remain open minded, but this new direction doesn’t leave me much to cling to. I hope the album overall is better.
Lyrics have taken another step up in the intensity department… feeling it
Stoked to see these guys with Black Dahlia Murder. Was supposed to catch them right before Covid shut everything down but had to miss the show cause I was out of town. These guys are killer!
Hot dang. This is fire. Great job dudes.
what an incredible video! can't wait for the new album guys fr
Glad to hear something that isnt a cookie cutter of their previous sound but at the same time im nervous for the direction they are going. Its definitely going for accessibility and even the choice of visuals in this video with a person in a bathtub of weird liquid is something ive seen done a few times over. Not as original as their previous material but I still dig it, hope the album offers some heavier material.
🎧..
\m/ Sick light show and they hit it again!" Been listening and sharing this band since "Rivers of Nihil!"
"I can't wait to play this album!"
Masterpiece. They are one of my favoeriete everrrrrr
🔥🔥🔥
Well at least we still got Owls...
Nah. Song and album are growers. Well done Rivers.