I think the smiling is a natural uncontrollable reaction when you play something that sounds good. I do the same thing when I play and the better it sounds to me, the bigger the smile
I have more of a frown because the better the music, the harder it is to play, the more I focus on my music, and the less my face does anything. Like really, the only reaction I get when I get to a good part on my Timpani music are goosebumps.
It is COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE not to smile until your face hurts, watching this guy play! i have never seen anyone get so into the music! it is truly contagious! thanks for the videos, and thanks for this song! one of my all time favorites :D NymphetaminexXxGrrrl
Vexaken No i am sadly lacking in concert experiences...only been to two concerts, and one mosh. do you mean to say that someone actually exceeds this level of enthusiasm?
+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl I highly recommend you look into them. And not really, but it shows that the music has a connection to the musician as opposed to just making music for money.
+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl Deeply apologize, I misread what you asked. Yes I do think that someone exceeds this level of enthusiasm. His enthusiasm is great, but Nightwish exceeds this level.
Haven’t seen your stuff in a while, just realized I wasn’t subscribed like I was so many years ago. Well I changed that. Have so much love for your work and the era I was a part of originally hearing such.
Love watchin' this dudes facial expressions as he plays!! You can just tell that he Loves jammin' out, and it also shows through how awesomely he jams the songs and tunes he picks. Props Dude, for real!
My opinion is that this cover is your opus magnum, after that i've heard many 10/10 covers from you but non of them were so superb like this one. Applause!
Why don't we spread this video? Share it as much as we can, everyone who has taste in music (either if they don't listen to this genre) would love this, this is high quality and awesomly done thing!
This is the music used for the combat between Gozilla and Megaguirus. Look up the video. If it hasnt been removed, though, last time I checked, it could only be seen on computer.
erock you are truly awesome. i am 67 and love rock but you take it to a new dimension i listen to your playing and i am amazed....top player ...go get some
67! Before plastic and real transistors! Im 42 its my job to taunt you a lil :) This guy is amazing..I expect to see him around for the rest of my duration :)
I play guitar and I don't even have drums, but they are the reason i am always coming back to watch this video. Honestly this track has one of the best drums i've ever heard. Almost as good as Lars
Bro you're the most amazing guitarist i have ever seen , i guarantee that there is no better cover for requiem for a dream better than this cover . I have a request if you can play voice of the soul for death and download it please man i'd appreciate it .. Big ups and keep up the goodwork
This guy is awesome. He does awesome work , and i really love that he keeps smiling , his smile make the whole video even better than someone who just stares with a fixed face at the guitar with no facial expression. That dude rocks
The sheer passion of it all 🙌🏽🔥💪🏽 from the way you interpret the music, the chord progessions, the godlike chops, but above everything else witnessing the journey and the high you get after executing a lick - Priceless 👌🏽⚡🤘🏽
Oh mate, the energy you share with us mere mortals is a welcome relief from what is life. If ya every travel through the Australian opals fields, give me a buzz, would be keen to put up in a shack and have a jam, I'm a pianist. Long time fan of lux aeterna, learning Clint Mansels version at the moment. Keep the wicked smile and energy flowing mate, the world needs it.
If the end of the world was happening, I would play this song, because it would make meteorites, earthquakes, all the bad things that would kill us more dramatic and soothing. As a fire ball would be coming down the street, this song playing in the background would make closing my eyes, accepting my death more dramatic and the best death possible. Just imagine your final moments when 3:41 starts.
+spartanace13 well.... i've been there, more like it i was blackmailed by the cousin when i was 6 yrs old... had to do all of her friends as well they were all like 7 years older then me... i was the king... the sadness part came in when i got my ass belted by everyones parents (even though it wasn't my fault, i was only 6 =P)
Badass. I've been listening to a lot of leapfrog studios Leo doing covers. Dude you rock and to see someone smile and having fun makes the video even better. Thanks
You know what I think would be pretty freaking sweet? I would love to see you play something from Eric Whitacre. Maybe something like Sleep, October, Nox Aurumque, or Water Night. Those songs are phenomenal the way they are, but I think it would be AMAZING if you did a cover of them. That would require many different recordings; but knowing you, I know you'd find a way to make it work. :) you might want to try it out. Take a slow, serene piece, and turn it around into a metal masterpiece.
Can’t tell you how many times over the last few years I’ve watched this. Fucking rock on man!! You look so genuinely happy playing it’s COVIDly infectious
I was listening to this over and over again earlier while fighting 2 legendary dragons I spawned on Skyrim. Ah, that was the most epic fight I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing cover, though!
A smile goes along way.. My 'guitar mouth' looks like a frowning old dead guy lying in an open casket. I need to work on my guitar smile then I'll be cool like 331Erock!
man, i have been listening to this nonstop during med school study sessions. it now plays in my head during exams. really amazing job on this song man, keep up the good shit!
I have been watching these videos almost daily for 10 years. commented love from hundreds of different accounts. this man is an absolute legend. when did he last post a video?
When I listen, I imagine alien battles with F-22 raptors outfitted with railguns and tanks with rotating 120mm vulcan cannons.... thank you for that image.
Gangster88232 Railguns are technically a thing already, they're just hilariously impractical, for two reasons: 1) Size. In order to have decent range, the two tines that give the weapon its name have to be enormously long. 2) Heat. The things get so hot that they tend to melt themselves.
I was 13 when this came out and when I started playing and now I'm 21 and I have been watching your videos ever since and kept playing because of your videos and Jared dines videos. You've inspired me to try harder and harder everyday and to not give up, your little smile and head movements show how much you love doing what you're doing and showing you're having fun. Keep up the good work and I shall too.
this dude is the happiest guitarist i've ever seen.
word, all his videos he has the biggest smile on his face.
I guess he just loves playing guitar. You really shouldn't even start if you don't.
I think the smiling is a natural uncontrollable reaction when you play something that sounds good. I do the same thing when I play and the better it sounds to me, the bigger the smile
who wouldnt be happy if they could play guitar like that xD
I have more of a frown because the better the music, the harder it is to play, the more I focus on my music, and the less my face does anything. Like really, the only reaction I get when I get to a good part on my Timpani music are goosebumps.
Remix: heavy metal
Music: sad
Guitarist: happy
😂😂
=)))))
@@eirinivarnava ελληνίδα
@@spyv6603 Ναι Ελληνίδα😍
🤣💀😂😂 Spot on
I`ve decided it now. the genre is Happy metal, see how he`s smiling all the time and having pure fun to play with these godly skills. awesome !
Imagine if he did a collab with The8BitDrummer. The happiest guitarist and the happiest drummer
He had only Just a Little spliff before recording the video, Just awesome I love this guy😀
1:16 - 1:27 was so raw. I literally started applauding at 3 AM.
Viktor Stagnetti and why wouldn't you? is there no greater response to a magnificent performance.
I almost skipped this part, thanks
Same here
Qqaaaaa
The best part about your videos is seeing how much you enjoy making these songs. I respect people who love what they're doing.
aww, he's so happy.
Wof Banazeraf shut up
himself kicks😃
If you were playing that awesome riff you'd be happy too have a good day my friend 😀😀
ITS BEEN 8 YEARS!! I watched this dude back in middle school! Love you man! Keep up the amazing work!!
3 things I like from your video:
1. your music
2. your smile
3. your smile
It is COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE not to smile until your face hurts, watching this guy play! i have never seen anyone get so into the music! it is truly contagious! thanks for the videos, and thanks for this song! one of my all time favorites :D NymphetaminexXxGrrrl
You must not have seen Nightwish live.
Vexaken No i am sadly lacking in concert experiences...only been to two concerts, and one mosh. do you mean to say that someone actually exceeds this level of enthusiasm?
+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl I highly recommend you look into them. And not really, but it shows that the music has a connection to the musician as opposed to just making music for money.
+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl Deeply apologize, I misread what you asked. Yes I do think that someone exceeds this level of enthusiasm. His enthusiasm is great, but Nightwish exceeds this level.
Vexaken right on :) i am familiar with Nightwish, i used to listen to them all the time, i just never saw them live. will have to check it out.
I love his attitude,he's smiling and looks happy the whole time playing.Awesome stuff.
While i was watching this a message popped up and said my phone was overheating
Haven’t seen your stuff in a while, just realized I wasn’t subscribed like I was so many years ago. Well I changed that. Have so much love for your work and the era I was a part of originally hearing such.
Love watchin' this dudes facial expressions as he plays!! You can just tell that he Loves jammin' out, and it also shows through how awesomely he jams the songs and tunes he picks.
Props Dude, for real!
Robert Welliver he be like "I'm owning this shit, look at me y'all!"
Robert Welliver I totally agree!
My opinion is that this cover is your opus magnum, after that i've heard many 10/10 covers from you but non of them were so superb like this one. Applause!
agreed.
This is the one I still come back to after 10 years so definitely agree
Why don't we spread this video? Share it as much as we can, everyone who has taste in music (either if they don't listen to this genre) would love this, this is high quality and awesomly done thing!
Reminds me of better times. Glad I looked this up again.
the happiness of your face is so beautiful to see, well played dude! keep it up :)
love this could quite happily listen to this guy all day. you are 1 sick talent eric. you should do tours if youre not already man
the best thing is that you're all the time smiling while you're playing :)
Tremenda joyaaaa que me volví a encontrar después de varios años, gracias ❤
It took me a minute to remember what this song was, and then I lost it after hearing you play it. Great cover btw!
Year 2017 and I still listening it. This man fucking knows how to play guitar.
So beautiful! Fantastic job!
Found this song in a godzilla video when i was 4, thank you for the nostalgia
Dude, you're the happiest guitar player ever. Awesome piece.
I was going to compliment the awesomeness of this song, but I don't think words exist that can accurately express just how awesome this was.
This sounds like it's supposed to be a theme song to a really epic show.
No, but I've heard of it. I feel rather foolish as of now. Still, epic music.
agreed Ultrasound700
It is, it's called fuck the system show, your in it.
This is the music used for the combat between Gozilla and Megaguirus. Look up the video. If it hasnt been removed, though, last time I checked, it could only be seen on computer.
***** the best movie that I've seen that I'll never watch again
Still one of my all time favorites after well over 10 years!!!
If requiem for a dream had a happy ending:
erock you are truly awesome. i am 67 and love rock but you take it to a new dimension i listen to your playing and i am amazed....top player ...go get some
And I'm 18 and I agree Erock just straight up rocks \m/
67! Before plastic and real transistors! Im 42 its my job to taunt you a lil :) This guy is amazing..I expect to see him around for the rest of my duration :)
I literally CANNOT stop listening to this.
I feel you man.... same here... this one and phantom .... have them saved to my faves :)
I especially love the part around 1:16.
*****
yeah that was sweet sound idd
the smiling in every video gets me every time, it’s nice seeing you enjoy what you do. You rock man \m/
I play guitar and I don't even have drums, but they are the reason i am always coming back to watch this video. Honestly this track has one of the best drums i've ever heard. Almost as good as Lars
Bro you're the most amazing guitarist i have ever seen , i guarantee that there is no better cover for requiem for a dream better than this cover . I have a request if you can play voice of the soul for death and download it please man i'd appreciate it .. Big ups and keep up the goodwork
This guy is awesome. He does awesome work , and i really love that he keeps smiling , his smile make the whole video even better than someone who just stares with a fixed face at the guitar with no facial expression. That dude rocks
still listening to this song in 2021 what a great theme song
Just look at this guy smiling and enjoying himself! It's uncanny!
Haha this guy looks like he is having so much fun, that's the right way to perform! This guy is awesome!
Good to see someone destroy a work of art with some outrageous shredding lol very very good, awesome, I loved it.
He was happy because he knew exactly what he had done.
HE'S FACE!!! HE'S ALWAYS SMILING AT HIS GUITAR LIKE (FK THIS SHT THIS IS EASY)
I just have to say that this song goes perfectly with playing some classic DOOOOOOOM!!!!
+Jarod Smith Classic DOOM FTW ;)
Jarod Smith
Finally, another person with appreciation for the classics
In the Doomone mod for Doom this song is in it
2:50 Exodus
Exactly, Brain Dead.
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The sheer passion of it all 🙌🏽🔥💪🏽 from the way you interpret the music, the chord progessions, the godlike chops, but above everything else witnessing the journey and the high you get after executing a lick - Priceless 👌🏽⚡🤘🏽
Listen to this while speed-running on L4D :3
I love it how you smile while playing guitar :) how long do you play now?
You never cease to amaze me. bro. Fucking awesome
Oh mate, the energy you share with us mere mortals is a welcome relief from what is life. If ya every travel through the Australian opals fields, give me a buzz, would be keen to put up in a shack and have a jam, I'm a pianist. Long time fan of lux aeterna, learning Clint Mansels version at the moment. Keep the wicked smile and energy flowing mate, the world needs it.
If the end of the world was happening, I would play this song, because it would make meteorites, earthquakes, all the bad things that would kill us more dramatic and soothing. As a fire ball would be coming down the street, this song playing in the background would make closing my eyes, accepting my death more dramatic and the best death possible. Just imagine your final moments when 3:41 starts.
HeroicSage Then beat the meteorites and fireballs into submission.
that would be epic, dude.
This string of comments is why I know when the zombie apocalypse/armageddon/ect finally happens some bad as people will emerge lol
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That was so fucking metal I don't know what to do anymore.
Play this song during a hectic match of Smash Bros.
The Almighty Loaf Bloke hell yeah!
The Almighty Loaf Bloke Or storming the beaches or Normandy
Or Doing Megaman X4 Boss rush
spartanace13 Haha, the most fucked up comment of the year. Just love it!!!
+spartanace13 well.... i've been there, more like it i was blackmailed by the cousin when i was 6 yrs old... had to do all of her friends as well they were all like 7 years older then me... i was the king... the sadness part came in when i got my ass belted by everyones parents (even though it wasn't my fault, i was only 6 =P)
best requiem for a dream cover beside the one from the lord of the rings trailer
Badass. I've been listening to a lot of leapfrog studios Leo doing covers. Dude you rock and to see someone smile and having fun makes the video even better. Thanks
You know what I think would be pretty freaking sweet? I would love to see you play something from Eric Whitacre. Maybe something like Sleep, October, Nox Aurumque, or Water Night. Those songs are phenomenal the way they are, but I think it would be AMAZING if you did a cover of them. That would require many different recordings; but knowing you, I know you'd find a way to make it work. :) you might want to try it out. Take a slow, serene piece, and turn it around into a metal masterpiece.
Agree
God, Requiem for a Dream is the most fucking depressing film ever created. Hearing this just brings back bad memories. You sir did a great job.
I saw the movie when I was in JOB CORPS back in 2011....it definitely made me wanna steer clear of drugs that's for sure!
When I was in my depressed douche bag kid phase I listened to this song so much... the original not the metal one, which is bad ass.
You should watch Grave of the Fireflies...
They made us watch that in a film class... can't say that I love the movie but its definitely stuck with me for years.. bad memories for sure.
cmares5858 yeaaaaahhh..
older than 93% of youtube
👍👍👍👍😂😂🤣🤣
This channel is old enough to get inappropriate DMs from famous youtubers
Can’t tell you how many times over the last few years I’ve watched this. Fucking rock on man!! You look so genuinely happy playing it’s COVIDly infectious
That wink had me question my sexuality for a moment.
Xavian Johnson This has to be the greatest comment ever. XD
Xavian Johnson XD
Don't worry bro, i got an awkward boner too
Xavian Johnson Lmao 😂
Cool i thought i was the only one ! XD
yup I'm back... that dimebag squeal at 3:39 tho
È l'effetto cavallo 🐎 che nitrisce 🐴
I was listening to this over and over again earlier while fighting 2 legendary dragons I spawned on Skyrim. Ah, that was the most epic fight I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing cover, though!
this would make great dark souls/blood borne fight music
Love all of your videos.You have much fun playing.and your just awesome :)
I saw the link and thought, "No way he can turn Lux Aeterna into metal." I stand corrected.
Oh, and...ASS TO ASS!!!
+Storm Dain Productions I thought there was no way that I could correct my posture using a leg adjustment.
*I STAND CORRECTED*
+Storm Dain Productions I said exactly the same thing just now.
he just did ^^
I know it's pretty baby, but I didn't bring it out for air...
+Blake Olivas XD
Drum is awesome too.
keep smiling brother :)
We Shall All Smile! :)
in love, favorite classical mixed with my favorite type of music! :) You are something else!!!
Metal solves all problems of life!
otto Violence does
HeyLittleBitty War is the Answer.
Yeah, Swords, Guns, Pencils
@@abdulrahmanfayoumi4300 Look up the song dude
I wish.
I've just seen Messi with long hair playing Requiem for a Dream on a rock guitar. COULD ANYTHING IN THE WORLD BE BETTER THAN THIS???!
Idk why but this brang a tear to my eye
Unreal how good this is. Im not even a metal fan much myself. You completely killed this
oh my god this is a fucking masterpiece
look at his face at 1:05 and 1:15 probably his favorite part of the track
+Samuel Trajano No, 1:38 to 1:43
makes me so happy to see c:
his smile makes everithing better lol
This is fucking awesome! I've listened to it a few times already it really amps me up, loving it.
A smile goes along way.. My 'guitar mouth' looks like a frowning old dead guy lying in an open casket. I need to work on my guitar smile then I'll be cool like 331Erock!
vraiment genial, bravo l'artiste!
That smile, that God damn smile.
man, i have been listening to this nonstop during med school study sessions. it now plays in my head during exams. really amazing job on this song man, keep up the good shit!
At first this started sounding like something out of the X-Files... then it slowly turned into Doom
you r too gud mate! keep it up bro \m/
Erock: here's my idea of Lux Aeterna as a metal song
Metallica 10 years later: hold my non -alcholoic beer
I have been watching these videos almost daily for 10 years. commented love from hundreds of different accounts. this man is an absolute legend. when did he last post a video?
que dom impressionante ,perfeito man \M/
Who's in your profile picture?
When I listen, I imagine alien battles with F-22 raptors outfitted with railguns and tanks with rotating 120mm vulcan cannons.... thank you for that image.
120mm? Wtf? Allienn shit kick ass A 10 with 30 mm M61 Vulcan. Railgun is gay, for scifi comic, bro. Stormfire of lead and uran is for this song...
All the aliens need to do is to create rain, F22s can't fight in rain, hahahaha, piece of scrap metal.
Gangster88232 Railguns are technically a thing already, they're just hilariously impractical, for two reasons:
1) Size. In order to have decent range, the two tines that give the weapon its name have to be enormously long.
2) Heat. The things get so hot that they tend to melt themselves.
Dan Gleeson Coilgun > Railgun
lhallx Idiot, basicly, you dont nothing about physics basement. Rails are more effective.
Sounds like a trivium song that isnt yet wrtten.
I was 13 when this came out and when I started playing and now I'm 21 and I have been watching your videos ever since and kept playing because of your videos and Jared dines videos. You've inspired me to try harder and harder everyday and to not give up, your little smile and head movements show how much you love doing what you're doing and showing you're having fun. Keep up the good work and I shall too.
AND BOOM YOUR COMMENT IS NOW 3 years old hahaha
you gotta do '"always look on the bright side of life meets metal" that would be so awesome
ruben groet or maybe the Benny Hill song
28 weeks later theme pls :)
+siddharth shekar Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!
+siddharth shekar its called in a house in a heart beat
MY EARS BLEED FROM THE AWESOMES
I've listened to so many takes on this, yours is far and away the best, mad props to you bro. 😍😍😍
2:50 Brain Dead-Exodus :)
Glad to know others out there caught that.
Listened to this while shaving...had quite the electric experience....with a MANUAL RAZOR BLADE!!!
>D
Wspaniałe!
My wife loves this song and you freaking blew her mind with your take on this! Keep on shredding brotha!
EPIC!!!!
oh goodness, eargasms to be had.
Epic!
jaloux
Lilou Fabreza
Me or you?
i'm glad I searched for this! Awesome cover of one of my all-time favorite compositions!!
I would also be smiling if I could play like that :)
super il assure le mec bravo
MERCI
Il joue trop bien ... *.*
oh oui
Il est même incroyables O-o
oh oui il adore et moi aussi
Holly fudge! ._.
Can't believe my ears, dis music is da B0$$!!!
I still fw this