Man, I remember when I first heard this album and felt a bit disappointed, I didn't give it a fair shake. I first heard 'you are the universe' back in 2018, and I was just getting to know my now wife back then. When I listen to that album, I inevitably think of her. It just has so much weight attached. Then I heard this one not too long after and didn't feel instant attachment, so I thought it wasn't as good. I thought, "Well, maybe the third album will be good?" Which, yes, I can say that album is indeed stellar, I love how it makes it seem as if the songs are meant to comfort, in this post Pandemic world. So, I found just decided to finally give this album a 2nd listen. It's not the 'Depths' EP that started it all. It's not 'You Are The Universe' that speaks so much to me. It's not 'There, There' in a post 2020 world. It's 'Big Sky'. It has its own voice, and there are standouts here, too! Manhattan Bridge, Remission, It's Just Money, and Remedy are all awesome! It's not For Gaints' previous and future works, and that's okay, it doesn't have too be. It's beautiful exactly as it is. Much love, Eric and Earl, can't wait to see what the future holds in the years to come!! Sincerely, A fan from Arkansas.
Not going to lie...been playing this on repeat while at work on 10 hour shifts...on my drive to and from work for an hour, and also at home on my PC... all for about three weeks now. Some of the most inspirational songwriting abilities I have heard thus far! Fucking phenomenal album fellas... the world needs moar!! edit: stuff
Just stumbled on this album..i wanted to turn it off and do the things im supposed to be doing today like 4 times, but i just couldnt. Every time i was about to, another riff, melody or the general awesome songwriting present here demanded i stay and listen to the entire album in one sitting. i did just that, and im really glad i did. this album is a triumph and these guys deserve way more exposure.
Wow guys, absolute inspiring and varying album! Many positive vibes in it. Perfect to just sit down, close your eyes and wallow in memories:) We love it!
This is so great to smoke out to and just feel the music in your Soul. Each song feels like it comes with it's own visual representation of the sound, I hope that makes sense.
You two, ROCK. Please keep this going and it is in my sincerest hopes that people are being generous and helpful to this cause. Music for the soul, brothers.
For Giants is just AWESOME... I grew up on classic rock from my dad mixed with metalcore and post hardcore in the late 90s into early 2000s, then went straight into progressive trance with armin van buuren's a state of trance show for many years... it's crazy to hear the progressive works in these tracks.. so much powerful emotion, wish you guys were around earlier, this would have been perfect for those long, drawn out high school and especially college study/project nights! Anyway, I had headbang in peace within my cubicle as an IT engineer now.. life is good, thank you!!!
Wow!! After quite a while of ignoring this in my suggestions it is now at top of my list. Finally a prog instrumental band that has meaningful solos. And everything else for that matter. Great production
I used to listen to rock, pop, metal, techno, mostly metalcore... Nowadays Im only listening to this type of music. I dont even know what genre it is "instrumental uplifting metal" or something, but I love it :D
It's weird the way how a particular piece of music can resonate with you (or not) can change over time. I listened to this album probably a year ago and it didn't really do anything for me, but now with more time in the prog-metalsphere I'm listening to it again and really into it. Outstanding stuff.
The last minute of this album is pure bliss. Those amazing riffs that make you think about life.. Exactly what I look for with instrudjentals. The music speaks louder than words sometimes. Keep making music, hope to maybe see you two live someday!
Guys i have your full album rolling all day long i feel each part and each have diffrent taest happy sad also crying ! thx for making this amazing art work
It is hard to put in words how impressed I am with the chops, how tight everything is, and how much the technicality adds flavor rather than overbearing the flow. You guys are incredible! Cheers
On my second listen through now, and I'm really liking it. Have been searching for something new for a while and this fits the bill, you guys are incredibly talented.
Finally some prog-metal which isn't "metal, but with jazz" (nothing wrong if you enjoy it, it's just not my thing). I can see a bright future for that project or at least some nice collaborations.
Wow! Guys just finished the first 27 minutes "Second Skins." It's really good! Some of the most complex arrangements I've heard. Where the hell has this music been? Bravo boys! We need more!! Tons... Listening to the rest now!!! Inspirational. Thanks guys.
Weird thing....why is it that most UA-cam comments are pure vitriol, disgust, and trollism, but these modern Prog Metal - style bands accrue nothing but reverance in their comments? Are the majority of listeners particularly familiar with the roots, and ultimately, culmination of musical style that these kind of artists express? Eg. - Why don't Taylor Swift fans find this fucking amazing? She was, and is, a producer of severely LISTENABLE music (lol, whatever that means). I suspect it's simply because complex music (traditionally Classical and Jazz) is INCOMPREHENSIBLE to those unfamiliar with its standards.
You are COMPOSERS, and PLAYERS, not SONGwriters, which is a subtely different thing, than the traditional sense of people who create music, and we humans take time to catch up...
Great comment Chris. I had youtube on going down a rabbit hole, stepped outside for an hour, came back in and heard "We're still here" and it instantly touched my soul. People either get it or they don't. Someone on another channel asked if anyone else cries when hearing this style of music. I am that guy...when great music like this is composed that evokes emotion, I can't get enough of it. Like you said, people with standards respond to great music.
Popular music (read: mainstream radio pop/hiphop) today is the musical equivalent of instant gratification. It's superficial and shallow. No nuance, no depth. Metal and prog actually require you to be a musician or a higher thinking human being to be able to understand and appreciate it. Like placing a childs finger painting next to a Monet or Da Vinci painting...although taste may be subjective, sometimes art is objectively better when you have the capacity to understand it's superiority in comparison to others.
@@Oh_its_Mike i agree with you, i write music a lot for my band and its hard work compared to a friend that just sings and has a producer just bust out beats and melodies for her. its not like shes not talented but just IMO all she does is sing and has everything else filled in for her as for me i have to write guitar melodies, bass lines, drum parts and other KEYFX's and stuff and takes much longer to write 1 song.
Damn. This deserves so many more views and likes. I saw this in my recommended feed and im so glad i clicked. Incredible stuff. This right here is art.
I'm close to 26 feet tall and I can tell you that this music was made for me! Thanks!
Just a lil hobbit giant huh
Put down the crack pipe kid!
poppa?
Man, I remember when I first heard this album and felt a bit disappointed, I didn't give it a fair shake.
I first heard 'you are the universe' back in 2018, and I was just getting to know my now wife back then. When I listen to that album, I inevitably think of her. It just has so much weight attached. Then I heard this one not too long after and didn't feel instant attachment, so I thought it wasn't as good. I thought, "Well, maybe the third album will be good?" Which, yes, I can say that album is indeed stellar, I love how it makes it seem as if the songs are meant to comfort, in this post Pandemic world.
So, I found just decided to finally give this album a 2nd listen.
It's not the 'Depths' EP that started it all.
It's not 'You Are The Universe' that speaks so much to me.
It's not 'There, There' in a post 2020 world.
It's 'Big Sky'.
It has its own voice, and there are standouts here, too! Manhattan Bridge, Remission, It's Just Money, and Remedy are all awesome!
It's not For Gaints' previous and future works, and that's okay, it doesn't have too be.
It's beautiful exactly as it is.
Much love, Eric and Earl, can't wait to see what the future holds in the years to come!!
Sincerely,
A fan from Arkansas.
40:12 well, that's what my ears were made for.
Not going to lie...been playing this on repeat while at work on 10 hour shifts...on my drive to and from work for an hour, and also at home on my PC... all for about three weeks now. Some of the most inspirational songwriting abilities I have heard thus far! Fucking phenomenal album fellas... the world needs moar!!
edit: stuff
Would love hearing Kiko Loureiro shredding over the top of these fantastic tracks!!! Great music!
Just stumbled on this album..i wanted to turn it off and do the things im supposed to be doing today like 4 times, but i just couldnt. Every time i was about to, another riff, melody or the general awesome songwriting present here demanded i stay and listen to the entire album in one sitting. i did just that, and im really glad i did. this album is a triumph and these guys deserve way more exposure.
That's crazy I thought I was the only one. That makes two of us.
I love UA-cam recommendations for bringing me here
After Distant Dream, I found this one and it sounds so solid! In my playlist ASAP....
I already loved this, but I just realized it’s made by two people. That makes it all the more impressive. Nice job, guys.
Same!
EARL!!!
Two people who live hundreds of miles apart too.
At first I only wanted to listen to We're Still Here. I'm glad I stopped sleeping on this album. :)
This is like Classical music done in a modern, djenty, uniquely melodic metal style. Absolutely gorgeous
I can't get over ''Manhattan Bridge'', it's so good, I just keep in listening to it, over and over and over...
Wow guys, absolute inspiring and varying album! Many positive vibes in it. Perfect to just sit down, close your eyes and wallow in memories:) We love it!
The end of Manhattan Bridge is one of the most beautiful things I've heard in a long while. Eric your work is so damn awesome!
I swear Manhattan Bridge is one of the freshest, most amazing songs I've heard in recent memory. Would kill to see it live :)
Thanks so much!
F*ck where am I , i didnt know you guys have new stuff released .. smh. Thanks to your music!!!
Great Talent Band Prog 🎸🎹 FOR GIANTS 👏👏👍👌Greats 👋
Kintsugi is one of the best guitar melodies ever in my book! Great work!
This is so great to smoke out to and just feel the music in your Soul. Each song feels like it comes with it's own visual representation of the sound, I hope that makes sense.
This might be my on repeat album to make lockdown bearable.
ive had his music on repeat throughout lockdown too, so inspiring , great for working out and researching/study music
\m/
Omg Manhattan Bridge!!!❤❤❤
КЛАСНИЙ АЛЬБОМ. МОЛОДЦI.ЩИРО ДЯКУЮ.
You two, ROCK. Please keep this going and it is in my sincerest hopes that people are being generous and helpful to this cause. Music for the soul, brothers.
I can't believe I haven't listened to this till now. What a beautiful work of art
Second Skins is the best breakdown i've heard in years. Best work yet, fucking sensational.
For Giants is just AWESOME... I grew up on classic rock from my dad mixed with metalcore and post hardcore in the late 90s into early 2000s, then went straight into progressive trance with armin van buuren's a state of trance show for many years... it's crazy to hear the progressive works in these tracks.. so much powerful emotion, wish you guys were around earlier, this would have been perfect for those long, drawn out high school and especially college study/project nights! Anyway, I had headbang in peace within my cubicle as an IT engineer now.. life is good, thank you!!!
I feel this on a spiritual level. Even ended up producing Trance and House inspired from this type of metal/rock. Armin is amazing omg
Picked up on For Giants about a year and a half ago. Doesn't matter the mood, it does the job for everything. All 3 albums are solid, great job fellas
Wow!! After quite a while of ignoring this in my suggestions it is now at top of my list. Finally a prog instrumental band that has meaningful solos. And everything else for that matter. Great production
MiLA dz👊commentator.
Great work contemporary.
Prefect metal progressive.
There artist *has a place in this word*
Simply magnificent
Let's fucking go!
This major find turned my day to a great Saturday. Thank you.
I used to listen to rock, pop, metal, techno, mostly metalcore... Nowadays Im only listening to this type of music. I dont even know what genre it is "instrumental uplifting metal" or something, but I love it :D
@Shemsuh0r What is Djent?
@Shemsuh0r Okay, thank you for this explanation. I have a lot of music to listen to now! Thank you
@Shemsuh0r Thanks! :D Yeah, awesome
Crushing, with mighty blows of pure wellness; integral journey...
of the mental geometries, thine hath bestowith unto thee; soul alchemy.
My fave for giants.
It's weird the way how a particular piece of music can resonate with you (or not) can change over time. I listened to this album probably a year ago and it didn't really do anything for me, but now with more time in the prog-metalsphere I'm listening to it again and really into it. Outstanding stuff.
Some of the best albums are that way.
Got my CD copy in the mail last week. Thanks for the great tunes, guys.
Hell yeah man, thanks for the support!
Love this group. Barely found them and theyre awesome
My life is fucking complete, NEVER stop making this amazing music. It inspires me to continue my career and my life.
No pressure lol
that heavy part in "big sky", omg! \m/
pure masterpiece right here guys. very beautiful and puts the soul just where it needs to be. lifted.
Great stuff guys!
Thanks dudes! You guys working on some new tunes?
For Giants Music Yep! Teaser of a new song on my Facebook!
Hell yeah man sounds great!
the color of the cube is perfect. And the album is - "hell to the yeah"
The last minute of this album is pure bliss. Those amazing riffs that make you think about life.. Exactly what I look for with instrudjentals. The music speaks louder than words sometimes. Keep making music, hope to maybe see you two live someday!
Guys i have your full album rolling all day long i feel each part and each have diffrent taest happy sad also crying ! thx for making this amazing art work
Excellent work guys!!!! specially "Remission" that's a killer song!!!
Most epic band 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💛💛💛
Simply bad arse. Thanks guys.
hell to the yeah! 19:25 on is spectacular. p.s. the color of the cube is perfect.
It is hard to put in words how impressed I am with the chops, how tight everything is, and how much the technicality adds flavor rather than overbearing the flow. You guys are incredible! Cheers
Another killer album! Very well done guys :)
Great stuff.
On my second listen through now, and I'm really liking it. Have been searching for something new for a while and this fits the bill, you guys are incredibly talented.
36:20 best moment ever. Thanks For Giants!
Enjoying… 🖤
Finally some prog-metal which isn't "metal, but with jazz" (nothing wrong if you enjoy it, it's just not my thing). I can see a bright future for that project or at least some nice collaborations.
Wow! Guys just finished the first 27 minutes "Second Skins." It's really good! Some of the most complex arrangements I've heard. Where the hell has this music been? Bravo boys! We need more!! Tons... Listening to the rest now!!! Inspirational. Thanks guys.
super duper calafradulistic espialidoshisssness! im supder duper glad i found this Marty !
Thank you for this masterpiece. One eternal and infinite love
-P
I've been looking forward to this!
Ben that’s an angry kitty!
Absolutely brutiful! Keep crushing it, guys!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added to the workout mix. You guys are great. Cheers!
This stuff slaps, exactly the style of stuff I like. Good work bois
Oh wow. I'm only on Remedy atm and I'm head over heels. Awesome stuff!
Yes!
18:39 I could listen to two hours of this without getting tired
So I'm not the only one
Super music
The Green Field is just an iconic song fuck
Weird thing....why is it that most UA-cam comments are pure vitriol, disgust, and trollism, but these modern Prog Metal - style bands accrue nothing but reverance in their comments? Are the majority of listeners particularly familiar with the roots, and ultimately, culmination of musical style that these kind of artists express? Eg. - Why don't Taylor Swift fans find this fucking amazing? She was, and is, a producer of severely LISTENABLE music (lol, whatever that means). I suspect it's simply because complex music (traditionally Classical and Jazz) is INCOMPREHENSIBLE to those unfamiliar with its standards.
You are COMPOSERS, and PLAYERS, not SONGwriters, which is a subtely different thing, than the traditional sense of people who create music, and we humans take time to catch up...
Great comment Chris. I had youtube on going down a rabbit hole, stepped outside for an hour, came back in and heard "We're still here" and it instantly touched my soul. People either get it or they don't. Someone on another channel asked if anyone else cries when hearing this style of music. I am that guy...when great music like this is composed that evokes emotion, I can't get enough of it. Like you said, people with standards respond to great music.
Popular music (read: mainstream radio pop/hiphop) today is the musical equivalent of instant gratification. It's superficial and shallow. No nuance, no depth. Metal and prog actually require you to be a musician or a higher thinking human being to be able to understand and appreciate it. Like placing a childs finger painting next to a Monet or Da Vinci painting...although taste may be subjective, sometimes art is objectively better when you have the capacity to understand it's superiority in comparison to others.
@@Oh_its_Mike i agree with you, i write music a lot for my band and its hard work compared to a friend that just sings and has a producer just bust out beats and melodies for her. its not like shes not talented but just IMO all she does is sing and has everything else filled in for her as for me i have to write guitar melodies, bass lines, drum parts and other KEYFX's and stuff and takes much longer to write 1 song.
Its not that deep, Chief
Another huge For Giants release. Congrats, and thanks for continuing to make beautiful tunes!
Finally !!! ... gonna put this on repeat for now :)
hell to the yeah! 19:25 on is spectacular. p.s. perfect color for the cube.
Amazing album. Glad to see instrumental guitar is alive and well. subbed, liked and shared.
Thanks for uploading guys :)
This is awesome
God! Remission is something amazing! Great job, guys!
Absolutely amazing the whole way through. Perfect blind of ambient riffs and breakdowns.
Damn. This deserves so many more views and likes. I saw this in my recommended feed and im so glad i clicked. Incredible stuff. This right here is art.
Oh hell yeah
Kintsugi gives me major ERRA Drift vibes, awesome
Best Song!
Definitely one of my favorites!
The blast beat at 16:00 is too good
holy fucking shit i just discovered this randomly and it already kicked so much ass
Damn, Remission hits hard.
So so much emotion. Absolutely crushed it on this release my dudes.
there are some cool stuff in this
amazing, like nothing ive ever heard, so many feels
This is beautiful.
Awesom ideas, you're fantastic musicians❤
AHHH SOOO FCKING GOOOOOD!
Another reason to live for another day. :)
Really incredible work ggs. We Wrote This Wall is a very moving song, it definitely brought me to tears.... everytime so far.
Subbed and liked. Keep up the great work!
Already listened four times, nice work dudes!
this is exactly the genera ive been looking for
Bravo !
simply amazing. thanks.
Wow this is killer! Great shit boys!
Yessssssss! *Giant awesomeness*
super cool!