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
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) ...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
Dan Hahn dude i know right. that riff from the Yamaha THX10 demo, starts at 22:39. Holrryyy Sheeeit. Fucking nasty shit lol. A fuckin blast to play along with too, kinda tricky cause of the accents that you pick during the semi-constant rhythm yanno...clearly not a theory guy lol but shit man. Hi five and good call buddy; one of my favs from the album. Cheers from Tennessee bro
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 always imagine if someone could create a mix of Dimebag Darrel and Marty Friedman styles into one musical journey. A western cowboy metal riffs like Dimebag with Japanese's solo like Marty.
boom got it!!! the second[seventh] song holy merrow chords batman. and that solo worrrk wes is a BEASTTTTT edit: it was on shuffle... turns out i was refering to "as the crow flies" these songs are only gonna get better with every listen.. yesss life is complete now
idk how in the hell I'm just seeing this when I'm subbed to Merrow but I must attempt to learn Lila and In Penitence. They both sound pretty challenging for some of the riffs but damn are they heavy and epic. Plus Lila's solo is just immaculate
Listening to Keith Merrow / Alluvial / Conquering Dystopia all day on my headset at work while looking super busy with my fancy headset. Just wish this fkn headset would offer a better sound quality.
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.
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.
It's FEATURING: WES HAUSCH from THE FACELESS🔥👽🎸 #MASTERCLASS #2021!!!!!!!!! #BANGIN full BLAST in 2021, MARCH 14!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EINSTEIN!!! Call this Einstein-ProgMetal 🕶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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
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
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.
30 secs in and I look like the guy on the cover...
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
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..
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 :)
Still can't get enough of this album in 2022! Lila is one of my favorite tracks of all-time!
Thank god u uploaded it, hated seeing illegal videos not providing the right links
Didn't think an instrumental album would be my favourite so far in 2017
Gabrielle what a beautiful composition.. wow
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
20 seconds in and my face is already melted. Bring it.
Keith Merrow is one of the best metal songwriters in the world.
The ending salvo of Compound is the most sinister piece of music I have ever heard. Absolutely CRUSHING!!!
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
You don't just listen to this album, you feel it///
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
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!
That riff right after the solo in Lila at 12:24 is so unexpected and heavy but melodic. Truly masterful stuff
This album never fails at doing exactly what's illustrated on the album cover. \m/
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.
Saw these guys front row last night in Jacksonville and they killed it. Fuckin dark ass tunes man
One year later and still one of the best things I've ever heard
i m crying with Gabrielle, is very deep in emotions
This band needs some huge publicity. They are absolutely stunning.
Wes's solo for As the Crow Flies is Beast!!!
thanks keith for that amazing album, a tab book for this masterpiece would be so welcomed
THEY DID IT
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.
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
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.
The most Beautifully evil music ever written
Morb Fien probably because it's a midi drum, programmed
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.
As a Swede metal Artist & Pioneer i just most say this is beyond ✨🖤🤘🏻🕯️
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.
Portugal sending Lv for KING KEITH
🤯🏆🏆
Haven't heard anything as inspiring as this for years..
Had to order a physical copy, this is some next level shit!
I came many many times listening to this.
25:49 love that lick by Wes
Dayum, how did I not hear about this sooner!?!? You are da master of riffage!
Keith Merrow and Wes Hauch together just absolutely slay!
A new Demisery album and my life would be complete.
TheSpineSplitter1990 very much agreed. when people ask me how death metal sounds demisrey is my default example. so pure and awesome.
Keith like always amaze me with his magical riffs attack! Love this album
Fuck. Now I feel obligated to buy it. It's so good.
ahhhhhhk! track 4 from the purple driftwood demo...omg...jazzgasmic!
Wes and Keith riffing like beasts in Lila
This has really grown on me after about 7 or 8 run throughs. Time to fully support these guys!
oh how this album warms my little black heart!
I love the last song, so awesome
new kids would love this shit......keith you know how to handle those apps and tone.....hahaha
Hearing this for the first time 2019
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
Masterpiece, that really all I can say..
'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.
bought it as soon as it came out
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.
I ordered my hard copy yesterday. But thank you for putting this up so that I may listen at work.
Reminds me of old Annihilator. Lots of texture. Love it.
In penitence, hail \,,/
Dan Hahn dude i know right. that riff from the Yamaha THX10 demo, starts at 22:39. Holrryyy Sheeeit. Fucking nasty shit lol. A fuckin blast to play along with too, kinda tricky cause of the accents that you pick during the semi-constant rhythm yanno...clearly not a theory guy lol but shit man. Hi five and good call buddy; one of my favs from the album. Cheers from Tennessee bro
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
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
keith got the midas touch cuz this is pure gold!!!
This is so amazing! The solo's on Gabrielle are beautiful. So is the calm harmony/delay part.
Ten months on, still a contender for my album of the year.
Cant believe its 5 years now
I always imagine if someone could create a mix of Dimebag Darrel and Marty Friedman styles into one musical journey. A western cowboy metal riffs like Dimebag with Japanese's solo like Marty.
I can't stop listening to this, so awesome!
boom got it!!! the second[seventh] song holy merrow chords batman. and that solo worrrk wes is a BEASTTTTT
edit: it was on shuffle... turns out i was refering to "as the crow flies"
these songs are only gonna get better with every listen.. yesss life is complete now
I need another one like that Keith please. Pure gold.
Incredible album! The atmosphere it´s always present and it's really haunting.Awesomeness
idk how in the hell I'm just seeing this when I'm subbed to Merrow but I must attempt to learn Lila and In Penitence. They both sound pretty challenging for some of the riffs but damn are they heavy and epic. Plus Lila's solo is just immaculate
Eagerly waiting for play through videos.
Listening to Keith Merrow / Alluvial / Conquering Dystopia all day on my headset at work while looking super busy with my fancy headset. Just wish this fkn headset would offer a better sound quality.
Compound is my fav track on this. so intimidating
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.
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.
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.
COOL KEITH
Just 40 seconds in and I'm totally blown away!
Already bought my copy on amazon music 100% worth
Simply stellar musicians, Keith and Wes are god tier, it's just crazy.
Awesome Keith
Just saw these guys open for animals as leaders. Fucking insane.
Wow! That's going to be on repeat for a couple of weeks !
Excellent album, always the best material. Keith and Wes slayed it and them some!!! \m/
Appreciate it Keith!!Thank u for the good music.Just got my KM6 TWS too.What a beast!!Greetings frm Malaysia
Amazing sounds right here
fantastic album.....kudos.
So happy this is finally out! Just bought it!!
It's FEATURING: WES HAUSCH from THE FACELESS🔥👽🎸 #MASTERCLASS #2021!!!!!!!!! #BANGIN full BLAST in 2021, MARCH 14!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EINSTEIN!!! Call this Einstein-ProgMetal 🕶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
As the crow flies probably best song on this album next to the 2nd track
Amazing album from start to finish
I must have listened to Gabrielle 100 times by now.
So much soul in that song...Wes is a fucking phrasing monster!!
Holy shit what an amazing album this is! Keith is such a skilled composer
Well, I've only listened to about half of it here and i bought the cd already. Good fucking job Keith merrow bro.
This is what I would call a perfect instrumental album! 🤘😍
This is a masterpiece
Great album man! perfect structures, style-ambients, solos...i love it! Great job!