Hmm anything else with Tom GeldSchlager is not fair too ;) (Obscura (the song Weltseele from the album Akroasis), Pitts Minnemann Project, Fractured Dimension) Or Keith with Jeff (Conquering Dystopia). Broderick with Jeff (Nevermore - Year of the Voyager) ...
For those with annotations off: 00:00 - Colony 02:56 - The Deep Longing for Annihilation 07:59 - Lila 14:14 - Mirelands 19:28 - In Penitence 24:42 - Occlusion 30:12 - As the Crow Flies 36:22 - Encumbrance 39:47 - Compound 47:34 - Gabrielle
I only listen to shitty pop music when I'm writing essays, because albums like this are too good to be played when I'm writing a shitty fucking essay. It's preposterous.
Studies have shown that listening to music around 120bpm accelerates learning and thought process. This is because it synchs up with alpha wave brain activity. This is why a lot of baroque period classical is listened to by the intellectual crowd.
For a lot of people music isn't distracting, in fact it helps us focus because it drowns out outside noises/distractions. I usually listen to music when I'm working on anything, it helps me focus on the task at hand.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_wave "Alpha waves are neural oscillations in the frequency range of 7.5-12.5 Hz[1] arising from synchronous and coherent (in phase or constructive) electrical activity of thalamic pacemaker cells in humans." How does 120bpm match up with 7.5-12.5hz? Not doubting it, just curious :)
Seriously one of the sickest albums ever. I've played this on YT at least 50 times just to give it a higher view count even though I own the album. Eagerly anticipate anything with Keith and Wes on it. Also excited for the next Conquering Dystopia album if there is going to be one. Rock on Keith.
Hooooly fuck, that added lead over the chorus riff in Mirelands gave me brain tingles for a good 30 seconds I've listened to that song so many times from the Purple Nightmare demo, didn't think it could get better
They Killed it Last Night in St. Louis and I had the great privilege of being front and center to watch Wes go into the "Zone" and damn near make me have an outer body experience from his otherworldly soloing skills!!! Merrow and Wes made a masterpiece with this album and I hope it is getting all the recognition it deserves! Wes is one down to earth ass dude and I won't ever forget how cool and humble he was, it was an amazing experience and I wish him and Keith nothing but happiness and success! #Alluvial#WesHauch#KeithMerrow#StL#MastersofMetal
bought it the day it came out, after i came in from a long day of pushing snow. you and wes put out a *solid* record, brother. and it crushes through the system in my truck.
Hes the best overall riffmeister there is in my opinion. Go listen to Gus Gs solo project Firewind (or anyone elses) and then listen to this. Merrow is so next level its sick.
Ja, Keith is the fucking shit. The moment you write an amazing riff you can be damn fucking sure Keith already wrote before you and threw it out because it sucks. This guy is a blessing and curse at the same time.
The wait was worth it. Is exactly the kind of music I was waiting to hear and feel and the one that I would love to create. Grateful but no surprised. You two are really talented. Happy to see that METAL IS NOT DYING ANYMORE. I would like to know who and how recorded the bass and the drums (acoustic or midi??). Congrats guys
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Keith played bass himself here and drums are his usual midi drums that he uses on most stuff (at least they sound very, very similar to Retrospecial to me).
It is Dan Presland on drums. See also:A Million Dead Birds Laughing, Ne Obliviscaris, Vipassi, ex-Aphotic Dawn, The Ocularis Infernum, ex-Adamus Exul (live), ex-Crimsonfire (live), ex-Metalstorm
I want Wes' lead tone on S-Gear, Amplitube , Bias or whatever but I want it. It's so heavy and yet so clean and smooth. The perfect tone for metal imo.
F***in' killer!! God, that was such an emotionally--charged, gritty, groovy experience...Thank you so much for continuing such awesome, inspiring work. Killer rhythms, key changes, and gnarly Hauch solos. Well done, gents!! Very well done. Happy New Year indeed.
I finally got to listen to the whole thing through This is truly a masterpiece Great job Keith and Wes, you nailed it!!! Especially Gabrielle, so emotional, so epic. I just love your music
Keith Merrow is one of my favorite guitarists and Wes is no doubt great but whoever played the drums did an awesome job too... Thanks a lot for adding the Driftwood Purple Nightmare song...
This really does sound like some indescribable God of music took Wes's work from The Faceless and Keith's work from his solo output and just smashed it together. What a glorious combination.
Keith and Wes together. It's just not fair to everyone else.
Hmm anything else with Tom GeldSchlager is not fair too ;) (Obscura (the song Weltseele from the album Akroasis), Pitts Minnemann Project, Fractured Dimension)
Or Keith with Jeff (Conquering Dystopia).
Broderick with Jeff (Nevermore - Year of the Voyager)
...
You should check out Jason Richardson and Jeff Loomis together. That's an atom bomb
Noir we need all 4 on one album. That shit would destroy
we must have jeff, keith and wes on an album
For those with annotations off:
00:00 - Colony
02:56 - The Deep Longing for Annihilation
07:59 - Lila
14:14 - Mirelands
19:28 - In Penitence
24:42 - Occlusion
30:12 - As the Crow Flies
36:22 - Encumbrance
39:47 - Compound
47:34 - Gabrielle
FlamePhoenix2009
Total bro right here
not all heroes wear capes
Doing god's work
@MichelleObama isAman The timestamps in the description can't be clicked on while using the mobile app.
@MichelleObama isAman yea asshole! Timestamps be fucked bruh!! Pay attention Obama lover
30 secs in and I look like the guy on the cover...
Keith, you are a Tone god.
Seth Angerer how do you feel having your name so close to st. Anger?
@@RudyAyoub my absurdist philosophy allows me to be happy about it.
Moloch Baal lmao damn
@@RudyAyoub y u here tho, bro
Ugh. The guitar tone is so good. The riffage in this album is insane.
Portugal sending Lv for KING KEITH
🤯🏆🏆
Such an underrated album. We need it on vinyl
That title track is HEAVY. I mean, like somebody made a lead statue of Dino Cazares and sent it on a trip nearing the speed of light.
Ahahaha
Thank god u uploaded it, hated seeing illegal videos not providing the right links
Lila's solo is so Marty friedman. I'm in love
It's actually Marty playing, he is a guest in this song
João Sérgio yea the tab book even confirms that. So cool!
Lets not offend marty. While it does sound a little influence doesn't sound nearly as good as marty friedman
Loc share ? It’s actually Friedman playing that haha
@@rubenvela44 It is Marty lol..
Keith Merrow is one of the best metal songwriters in the world.
Best timing, now my essays for school will be bomb AF because im listening to amazing music
I only listen to shitty pop music when I'm writing essays, because albums like this are too good to be played when I'm writing a shitty fucking essay. It's preposterous.
I can't understand how people can concentrate to school work while listening to music. For me it's just impossible :D
Studies have shown that listening to music around 120bpm accelerates learning and thought process. This is because it synchs up with alpha wave brain activity. This is why a lot of baroque period classical is listened to by the intellectual crowd.
For a lot of people music isn't distracting, in fact it helps us focus because it drowns out outside noises/distractions.
I usually listen to music when I'm working on anything, it helps me focus on the task at hand.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_wave "Alpha waves are neural oscillations in the frequency range of 7.5-12.5 Hz[1] arising from synchronous and coherent (in phase or constructive) electrical activity of thalamic pacemaker cells in humans."
How does 120bpm match up with 7.5-12.5hz? Not doubting it, just curious :)
Gabrielle what a beautiful composition.. wow
Still can't get enough of this album in 2022! Lila is one of my favorite tracks of all-time!
i m crying with Gabrielle, is very deep in emotions
Didn't think an instrumental album would be my favourite so far in 2017
20 seconds in and my face is already melted. Bring it.
Seriously one of the sickest albums ever. I've played this on YT at least 50 times just to give it a higher view count even though I own the album. Eagerly anticipate anything with Keith and Wes on it. Also excited for the next Conquering Dystopia album if there is going to be one. Rock on Keith.
There is going to be one, confirmed by band members.
@@nicksendeavours3582 can't wait for that!
Damn straight!
been playing this a lot recently knew it would be good throwback album after it sat and cured for a little bit lol
One year later and still one of the best things I've ever heard
Saw these guys front row last night in Jacksonville and they killed it. Fuckin dark ass tunes man
Hooooly fuck, that added lead over the chorus riff in Mirelands gave me brain tingles for a good 30 seconds
I've listened to that song so many times from the Purple Nightmare demo, didn't think it could get better
Haven't heard anything as inspiring as this for years..
The ending salvo of Compound is the most sinister piece of music I have ever heard. Absolutely CRUSHING!!!
I’ve known about this album for a few months but only got into it a few days ago. Dear God was I missing out.
That riff right after the solo in Lila at 12:24 is so unexpected and heavy but melodic. Truly masterful stuff
This band needs some huge publicity. They are absolutely stunning.
They Killed it Last Night in St. Louis and I had the great privilege of being front and center to watch Wes go into the "Zone" and damn near make me have an outer body experience from his otherworldly soloing skills!!! Merrow and Wes made a masterpiece with this album and I hope it is getting all the recognition it deserves! Wes is one down to earth ass dude and I won't ever forget how cool and humble he was, it was an amazing experience and I wish him and Keith nothing but happiness and success! #Alluvial#WesHauch#KeithMerrow#StL#MastersofMetal
I came many many times listening to this.
Eagerly waiting for play through videos.
thanks keith for that amazing album, a tab book for this masterpiece would be so welcomed
THEY DID IT
Wes's solo for As the Crow Flies is Beast!!!
Dayum, how did I not hear about this sooner!?!? You are da master of riffage!
This album never fails at doing exactly what's illustrated on the album cover. \m/
As a Swede metal Artist & Pioneer i just most say this is beyond ✨🖤🤘🏻🕯️
Had to order a physical copy, this is some next level shit!
oh how this album warms my little black heart!
'Bout damn time!
Been waiting forever!
John Thaxton dude tell me about it. Keith told me about this over a year ago...
Good things need their time!
From what I heard, Rome wasn't built in a day.
You don't just listen to this album, you feel it///
Gabrielle 47:34 sooooooooooo lol beautiful. My favorite off the album by far.
Same!
Same
Same, a good ending juxtaposed to the rest of the album.
I ordered my hard copy yesterday. But thank you for putting this up so that I may listen at work.
Mirelands is so damn chunky and good. I remember hearing that in one of Keith's demo videos, as well as a few other songs on hete
I can't stop listening to this, so awesome!
I love the last song, so awesome
Keith like always amaze me with his magical riffs attack! Love this album
25:49 love that lick by Wes
Going to listen to this while playing dark souls 3 tonight!
John Mawdsley I'm listening to this and playing bloodborne, same company right?
I'm listening to this and playing Runescape
John Mawdsley, Deep Longing for Annihilation perfectly describes the mindset of people who enjoy Dark Souls.
I need another one like that Keith please. Pure gold.
I only wish this album was longer. I know you guys put a ton of work into it, but I'm still itching for more :3
an amazing album! 2017 just started, but I believe, this is the best album of the year, so far!
Pain of Salvation comes out tomorrow so look out.
Keith Merrow and Wes Hauch together just absolutely slay!
Just 40 seconds in and I'm totally blown away!
bought it the day it came out, after i came in from a long day of pushing snow. you and wes put out a *solid* record, brother. and it crushes through the system in my truck.
Super cool music, simply awesome!!!
Keep it up!!!
Hes the best overall riffmeister there is in my opinion. Go listen to Gus Gs solo project Firewind (or anyone elses) and then listen to this. Merrow is so next level its sick.
bellmeisterful Keith has always been next level
Ja, Keith is the fucking shit. The moment you write an amazing riff you can be damn fucking sure Keith already wrote before you and threw it out because it sucks. This guy is a blessing and curse at the same time.
He makes Gus G look like a cliche lol
B.Gregory Lavallee exactly
Gus is good,but fucking hell both Merrow and Wes are on another level completely!
The wait was worth it. Is exactly the kind of music I was waiting to hear and feel and the one that I would love to create. Grateful but no surprised. You two are really talented. Happy to see that METAL IS NOT DYING ANYMORE. I would like to know who and how recorded the bass and the drums (acoustic or midi??). Congrats guys
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Keith played bass himself here and drums are his usual midi drums that he uses on most stuff (at least they sound very, very similar to Retrospecial to me).
Uvedevaca if its like in conquering dystopia, then its Alex Webster in the bass and Alex Rudinger playing drums.
I know the process of the Conquering album, I'm speaking of this one
Uvedevaca Toontrack share this video and they said it was using their drum products.
It is Dan Presland on drums.
See also:A Million Dead Birds Laughing, Ne Obliviscaris, Vipassi, ex-Aphotic Dawn, The Ocularis Infernum, ex-Adamus Exul (live), ex-Crimsonfire (live), ex-Metalstorm
So happy this is finally out! Just bought it!!
This has really grown on me after about 7 or 8 run throughs. Time to fully support these guys!
ahhhhhhk! track 4 from the purple driftwood demo...omg...jazzgasmic!
who did the album art man? absolutely killed it. congrats on the album release its killer! keep up the great work!
Appreciate it Keith!!Thank u for the good music.Just got my KM6 TWS too.What a beast!!Greetings frm Malaysia
Incredible album! The atmosphere it´s always present and it's really haunting.Awesomeness
Just fantastic. Thanks for the upload.
Excellent album, always the best material. Keith and Wes slayed it and them some!!! \m/
Perfect timing! i have a long drive ahead of me and i just bought the album of the year! its gonna be one hell of a ride.
Wow! That's going to be on repeat for a couple of weeks !
I want Wes' lead tone on S-Gear, Amplitube , Bias or whatever but I want it. It's so heavy and yet so clean and smooth. The perfect tone for metal imo.
This is so amazing! The solo's on Gabrielle are beautiful. So is the calm harmony/delay part.
Amazing work, thanks for the upload!
Well, I've only listened to about half of it here and i bought the cd already. Good fucking job Keith merrow bro.
Fantastic
love your new album. it's have been my fav album already since last Friday
F***in' killer!! God, that was such an emotionally--charged, gritty, groovy experience...Thank you so much for continuing such awesome, inspiring work. Killer rhythms, key changes, and gnarly Hauch solos. Well done, gents!! Very well done. Happy New Year indeed.
Fabulous work my friend! Now, when I run, I listen to this album and go Super Saiyan Rage!!!
superb album, definitely your best keith
Appreciate it Keith!!Good Music.Just got the Schecter KM6 TWS too.What a beast!Greetings frm Malaysia
Great album man! perfect structures, style-ambients, solos...i love it! Great job!
Reminds me of old Annihilator. Lots of texture. Love it.
This is what I would call a perfect instrumental album! 🤘😍
Wes and Keith riffing like beasts in Lila
Fuck. Now I feel obligated to buy it. It's so good.
bought it as soon as it came out
Ten months on, still a contender for my album of the year.
Cant believe its 5 years now
We fucking love you, keith!
Holy shit what an amazing album this is! Keith is such a skilled composer
Is that Jeff Loomis shredding on As the Crow Flies?? The ascending diminished lick at 33:33 is trademark Loomis!
Amazing album from start to finish
Simply stellar musicians, Keith and Wes are god tier, it's just crazy.
This is a terribly underrated album.
fantastic album.....kudos.
Awesome Keith
Mr. Merrow, thank you for this monumental and downright savage contribution to modern metal. Keep at it, you goddamn wizard!!
🤘😝
I gotta buy this album. I heard of Keith Merrow, but never bothered to check him out. I hope he has more instrumentals.
Tony Tran check out conquering dystopia's self titled. Jeff Loomis and Keith Merrow at full force.
Fantastic!
"Mirelands" is my favorite
Masterpiece, that really all I can say..
I finally got to listen to the whole thing through
This is truly a masterpiece
Great job Keith and Wes, you nailed it!!! Especially Gabrielle, so emotional, so epic.
I just love your music
Keith Merrow is one of my favorite guitarists and Wes is no doubt great but whoever played the drums did an awesome job too...
Thanks a lot for adding the Driftwood Purple Nightmare song...
I'm pretty sure they're programmed.
The drumms are programmed dude. Unfortunately like in most of the metal projects these days.
SwallowedDude its Dan Presland
This really does sound like some indescribable God of music took Wes's work from The Faceless and Keith's work from his solo output and just smashed it together. What a glorious combination.
holy shit this is crazy good
killer album! 2017 is off to a great start!
Can't believe it took this long in life to discover this! Fucking absolutely brilliant!!!HOLY FUCK wow!!