For all of you who think this is too "soft" and "generic" for the band, you should reflect on the band's entire discography, because Enter Shikari's music is the definition of "not putting boundaries on music."
+MC Shithead naw. Not putting boundaries literally means they will make whatever type of music they want. He didn't misunderstand them, it's clear that you did. Rou has said he's a fan of some pop music (as well as many other types). Please give me an example as to which of their other songs this one sounds like. Because by making too much of the same music, THAT would show boundaries. And plllllease stop saying "irregardless". It's just "regardless", and I'm honestly just trying to educate you on that, not being rude.
+MC Shithead dumfuck, they literally believe that all music can be good, depending on the contents. I don't care what sort of 'proof' or 'quotes' you come up with, that is the litteral definition of enter shikari. Also, I refuse to understand how you think of this as bland, but that's a matter of opinion. to me, this is fucking great. the reason their music Is good isn't because they "evolve as a band", it is because they love what they do. And don't pull the whole "getting softer" card. their first songs were loaded with mellow shit. look at friggin constellations man. look at adieu. look at gap in the fence. Shikari likes to surprising everyone every now and then with a mellower or more serious song.
I've been a fan of these guys since 09, and if this is their new sound, I can't really see myself stopping being a fan anytime soon. This is honestly great.
+expOsiris I understand, but in my opinion ES will always be ES, and even if they go down a route of commercialism and "let's make poppy music to appeal to the masses", they'll still have their old music to go back to (even tho I know that's not gonna happen..I hope) ;-;
+Plant Goddess. cx I completely agree with expOsiris, this is like soo many other bands. Not special at all imo. The reason the last part is good is because it's like their old style.
Shikari has had at least one song like this on every album... It amazes me how many people are complaining about it being a bit softer and not super complex. What about Constellations, Adieu, Johnny Sniper, No Sleep Tonight, or Dear Future Historians? Y'all act like this is the first time ever that Enter Shikari has done something slow, melodic and less complex.
and then the spark was dropped and everyone loved it from day one... dont get me wrong i do miss old shikari who would scream song after song but the spark is just something different all together
The video is phenomenal. Amazing editing and a fantastic director. Best music video I have seen for a very long time (perhaps ever). The song is also awesome. Really, really awesome. Love it.
Enter Shikari are probably 1 of only a few bands that I can listen to all their stuff and not get bored with or dislike anything they release! If it's heavy, screaming, more techno and drum and bass or just calm singing it's always good!
december 2015: a friend texts me "listen to enter shikari, they'll perform live near there in February... you have three months to fall in love with them". it took me three days. and the concert was the best one I have ever seen (and I have seen also metallica, avenged sevenfold, Springsteen for three times, Patti Smith, amon amarth and so on)
This song is, lyrically, like a follow on to "The One True Colour". Our atoms returning to the cosmos when we're dead, descending from supernovas and the cycle is perpetual. I'm glad that Enter Shikari made another song the cosmos and how we're all connected. Great track, lads.
I, personally don't care whether they take a "pop direction". What makes Enter Shikari unique isn't the screams or heavy guitar. That's what every other band does. What I have always loved about Enter Shikari is still there. The lyrics always inspire me to be something more than I am, and this song will remain my all time favorite by them. Great job, guys
Don't get how people can call this song "generic" in anyway, it was different from their stuff at the time and nobody had tried stuff like this with this kind of message. This song is amazing
Why do i get tears of happiness every time i see a new enter shikari track that I had no idea was coming? It's literally a 2nd Christmas. This is a beautiful tune.
We drift apart, We drift apart, We drift apart, We drift apart, If there's one reason to smile, It's when you look up out at night, You're fortunate enough, To drink in a vista, A hundred billion flares, Display a glowing history, Splayed out across a canvas, the night sky, But, for a moment just contemplate, When looking up, you only saw a blank slate, And, for a moment just contemplate, It appears that heaven's been abandoned, We accelerate, Through the estate of outer space, We accelerate, We separate, we fragment, We accelerate, Through the estate of outer space, We accelerate, It appears that heaven's been abandoned, I climbed down from the wall, Where i sit and search for a source of light, Other than our dear sun, the lone star, oh, But, for a moment just contemplate, When looking up, you only saw a blank slate, And, for a moment just contemplate, it appears that heaven's been abandoned, Just contemplate, What if the heavens were abandoned? We accelerate, Through the estate of outer space, We accelerate, We separate, we fragment, We accelerate, Through the estate of outer space, We accelerate, It appears that heavens been abandoned, Your skin and bones, Heart and mind, Are made from the remnants of... stars, That died, And can you feel it inside? Can you feel it inside? Can you feel it inside? A supergiant erupts, into a supernova, The ultimate sacrifice, And we are the descendants! A supergiant erupts, into a supernova, The ultimate sacrifice, And we are the descendants! We drift apart, we drift apart We drift apart, we drift apart.
And just like 6+ years, I am stunned once again! This might be my favorite Enter Shikari song. Love the meaning they put into this one and I can’t even explain what it means to me. Amazing song!
This is the only band where I never have to worry about them losing their touch as time progresses. They always deliver something special. This is undoubtedly a truly brilliant song in my opinion.
I love the flux of styles in Enter Shikari, the way they can go from heavy electronicore to blistering metalcore to heart pounding electronica to a perfect mix of them all.
Before this week, hearing this song was as pleasing as hearing all the other Shikari songs. But recently, I have heard it live for the first time (I have been a fan since A Flash Flood of Colours came out and went to one of their shows each year, that means 3 times, no matter the distance from where I live), and this time, in Bordeaux, France, I had been able to meet Rory, who gave me a very nice hug, and Rou, with whom we had a very nice talk. This moment, this night was very special for me. And so became this song. I can't stop loving and endorsing Enter Shikari! 🔻
How can any longstanding fan of ES see this as a "new direction"? Since the very beginning they have dipped their toes in any genre they wish to; personally it's why I love them as much as I do. You never know what to expect from ES, and although this track may not contain the heaviest moments, or the complexity of other tracks, musically it is divine, and lyrically it is moving. Big up the lions!
Met them in 2009 at a small show in New Jersey. That experience was just like watching this music video. It felt timeless... No words to describe that day or how much this band has influenced my music.
Holy harmonies, Batman! Can't stop replaying. Also, one of the best music videos you've ever released. Brilliant premise and gorgeous execution. (You pat that animator on the back right now!)
I'm amazed anyone is saying "This is nothing like their old stuff off their older albums." or "this is suddenly quite tame".... Dear Future Historians? Constellations or Stalemate? Gap in the Fence? Adieu? Keep it on Ice? Oh look, I've just covered nearly a decade...
But it is old shikari man, haven't you heard jonny sniper or Adieu??? it is only a single too man, the next one will prob be a heavy track, we will wait and see buddy 😄
+Bozzy Weasel Jonnhy Snipper and Adieu didn't sound like a shitty Coldplay song. I hope they will not become some kind of boy's band like the Klaxons did...
Listening to these guys since 2009, and I still find myself baffled when going back to certain songs to be reminded how many facettes there are to their sound.
jesus christ i've been with y'all since 2010 (thank you so much for your music, it HONESTLY changed my life which i know is so generic to say but it truly helped build the foundations of my political identity and my world view and i legit cannot thank you enough for that) BUUUUT i'm like caught between feeling upset about not having heard this song until TONIGHT APRIL 26TH 2020 and feeling HYPED AS FUCK to continue to have new music from y'all to explore. like you wrote in The Spark, "I'm searching far and wide for a new planet to orbit, far and wide I'm gonna scan and explore it." that new planet, my dudes, is the never-ending constellation of your music. and it's actually more of a universe, where each album is a planet. can't thank you enough for your passion and never-ending dedication / commitment / obsession with putting new tunes out there. y'all are amazing. can't wait to see you back in the states once covid-19 settles the fuck down (fingers crossed(
This seemed like the right song to listen to today. I graduate college. Loved this band for years and years. This song was released right before I dropped my original major and was going through a lot. Thank you Enter Shikari for this song and all the others. Was incredible seeing them live and can't wait to see them again some day.
I love that part of this song sounds like they're talking about exploring the reaches of space unexplored in the same way (or a similar way) to how some devout religious people speak of their faith and messiah/guide. Science is my religion, Outer Space is my heavens, and Enter Shikari songs are my Psalms. :)
This is hands down my favourite music video you guys have ever produced! Though that's probably because I nerd out about Carl Sagan and space in general...
In a boring world of shops and cars, milky way and galaxy chocolate bars, we long to return to what once was ours, we never stopped worshipping the stars. Beautiful song. Love it :)
I felt strong interstellar influence on this song. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks that time to time you remind us of our uniqueness. That all of us made of stardust. When you embrace it, it feels like whole universe inside
Enter Shikari fans: "I listen to Enter Shikari because they're different and explore themes and genres with their music" Enter Shikari: *explores themes and genres* Enter Shikari fans: *surprised pikachu*
+Reverend Bliss In the comments of "Cigarettes & Saints" by The Wonder Years, the UA-camr Jarrod Alonge posted a comment saying "You expect me to believe that Dan "Slurpee" Campbell just made a guitar magically appear out of thin air like that? Magic isn't even real. Clearly fake and staged, 0/10 never listening to this band again."
honestly guys, you have to realize that these guys can't just appeal to the one group of people that just want the heavy side of enter shikari, the majority of their fans LOVE the soft and poppy side along with the heavy stuff. it's all about finding that perfect mixture of edge and easy listening. let me just say that enter shikari kills BOTH categories. They are one of the few bands that actually listen to their fan base, they won't disappoint ANY of their fans.
I absolutely adore this tune. Its fucking beautiful, as ive said in other places online, thats the only way I can describe it. I love this new direction, Rou is an amazing singer and im glad hes been showing that more in the newer albums. Don't get me wrong I love all the old stuff and always will, but I find this new direction a fitting evolution of Shikari and Im behind them all the way. It makes me sad when comment threads are littered with people demand the old emo screamo stuff, I wish they would just accept that the stage happened and they can listen to it whenever they like and move on. Enter shikari remains the only band I can get truly passionate about and each new release fills me with excitement. Bloody love this band.
It's definitely clear to see they've switched up their style a bit. I didn't think I was too fond of it at first but I've listened to this song several times and finding myself loving it more and more each time. The last half is absolutely stunning.
I remember when this first came out and I was like eh, it's alright I guess. Years later and it's one of my favorite and makes me feel so fucking happy whenever I hear it, such a great band ❤
I was hoping to find the comment section filled with love for this piece of art, but I guess since Enter’s style has changed the comments saying that this is bad had to be expected^^ I guess I’m lucky in that to me this still sounds like Enter Shikari, just a little less aggressive. Not that aggressive is or was bad. But to me this song is just beautiful in every way. I love the lyrics so much. And I feel the music was needed to capture the emotion behind them
I love how the lyrics are almost reverent, like a secular worship song. The descendants of a supernova.. so damn cool, would be in my goat lyrics list next to like floyd, bob dylan, mw/oY, etc
Im a fan since the beginning,and i dont feel they got bad.I think the grew on their own work and kept on goin doin their own stuff.No album sounds the same.they switched their sounds from album to album and each has its own special sound and iove all of them.it would be sad if they kept doin what made them famous ,that would kept me from hearing the last garrison,undercover agents or T.I.N.A.
Seems like the band has grown up more and more. Gone from angry at the government (common dreads), to angry at capitalism and people accompanied by the belief that people have the power to reject capitalism altogether (FFOC), to angry at the entire politic ( 'politic' meaning 'relational', not government) system we live in (The Mindsweep). To a realisation that that's all human play, that we come from more than that and ARE more than that. Seems like the development of anyone growing up. It's how it went for me. Each discovery leading to the next. Though we have to deal with the system's shit, (very anti-establishment I know blah blah) we have explorations like the one's depicted in this video to enjoy. A consciousness of consciousness. Lovely. Even the depiction of the particle, I guess a proton or neutron, looks correct, either two up quarks and one down quark, or two down quarks and one up quark, interesting.
Enter Shikari's vicious, sensitive, electro-metal fusion has always fueled my aesthetic/ideological experience of the world, and this continues that legacy with soaring sci-fi greatness. I fucking love you, Shikari
***** Yes they have but look and their older stuff and The Mindsweep. I love The Mindsweep but they have not as many heavy stuff as they had before. Not many screams or agressive parts. Not saying that the "new" songs are bad, cause we all know Shikari can't make a bad song.
+Rui Carneiro The mindsweep has plenty of heavy songs, enter shikari have never been about always being heavy anyway, and if thats what you look for go listen to metal or something.
+Jim Dennison It doesn't have as many as their older records. That's a fact. A Flash Flood was way heavier and The Mindsweep is much more ambient, softer songs. Like for example Torn Apart is not an heavy song until the very end (just like Bank Of England, Never Let Go....). That doesnt make them any worst. Its just their choice.
+Josh A It is overproduced and doesn't have an edge to it. I really like early Enter Shikari, but this just doesn't have the same feel and doesn't appeal to me personally. I'm sure other people like it though. I'm more into grunge/metal. This kind of sounds like it's from the Transformers soundtrack.
+rollerboogie It's not overproduced, they've matured. I still love the raw unpolished Shikari when they were recording it in a bought out shithouse in St Albans and doing a music video with tin foil all over the walls - but I'm also happy to see what they've become. It's definitely your opinion or w/e but don't get polished confused with overproduced. I think Redshift is one of the smartest songs Shikari have released for a while.
+Luke Hart Well you can have polished music that's still grungy or has a grungy feel to it. It's definitely possible this music is just polished. I'm really not an expert. I just wish their music had the same edge.... I'll always like the band but I would never listen to this song in my car or anything. It just doesn't have much character to me. It's a personal opinion though.
This band has this crazy ability to release a song and at first I think "This is kind of weak for them." And then like a month later I'm saying "This is probably one of the strongest songs they have ever made."
I was having a really shitty day trying to plough the the mountains of work that I have as a Physics student. I went on UA-cam for a bit and found this video, and it made me feel so much better about my course :)
this band is one of the best to exist. they make their own beer hahaha they have dabble in almost every genre. even hip hop. Absolutely love these guys
I've a been a enter shikari can since 2006. 10 years ago, and still a fan ever since. I love you guys, keep up the brilliant work. once again. I love you guys.❤
+Árpád G. Nagy I do indeed, but the 2:54 of 'pop' before then does worry me. So many bands have softened and chased the mass market for a few years before eventually getting back to their roots, just hope this doesn't happen to ES!
+Llamaland I wouldn't worry, their music as many other bands' does evolve, but the softness is always lurking between the lines more or less, if you watch them play these "soft songs/parts" live you can see the grin on their faces from time to time, it's part of their music, but as long as they keep a balance, and I think they do that quite well, I don't mind the mildness from time to time :)
+Llamaland Enter Shikari has ALWAYS had soft songs in their albums. Ever heard Adieu or Jonny Sniper? Gap In The Fence or Wall? Stalemate or Constellations? Dear Future Historians? They have always been a much more diverse act, than your simple run of the mill metalcore bands with electronic elements. If that's what you want, there are plenty of those out there. Shikari should do whatever they feel like doing or they will end up just the same way - boring and predictable.
Enter Shikari always release singles in between albums that are totally separate from any LP. The singles are usually a bit different than their next album direction. Everyone chill out, the boys are just having some fun in between albums.
metalstift Yeah i don't really have "a favorite band" but if i had to pick one i would prob go with Biffy clyro because literally every album is amazing. ES's track record is not too shabby either. Especially the latest two albums have been pretty damn great.
SOLID Seriously, though, it was immensely impressive and beyond fantastic. The video itself was HUGE! Anyone mentioning "Oh no, Shikari's going soft," hasn't listened to a single album of theirs in its entirety. Much love, my boys. Keep the movement alive.
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This song has a special place in my heart.
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I luv when they play great jams like this 😁🎵🎶💜
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For all of you who think this is too "soft" and "generic" for the band, you should reflect on the band's entire discography, because Enter Shikari's music is the definition of "not putting boundaries on music."
+MC Shithead refusing to be anything is the definition of a boundary
+MC Shithead i agree. this is very bland. theres just nothing going on, if you get what im saying.
+Jonathan Wong That doesn't mean you have to like it though, evolving as a band doesn't have to mean making softer and softer music.
+MC Shithead naw. Not putting boundaries literally means they will make whatever type of music they want. He didn't misunderstand them, it's clear that you did. Rou has said he's a fan of some pop music (as well as many other types). Please give me an example as to which of their other songs this one sounds like. Because by making too much of the same music, THAT would show boundaries. And plllllease stop saying "irregardless". It's just "regardless", and I'm honestly just trying to educate you on that, not being rude.
+MC Shithead dumfuck, they literally believe that all music can be good, depending on the contents. I don't care what sort of 'proof' or 'quotes' you come up with, that is the litteral definition of enter shikari. Also, I refuse to understand how you think of this as bland, but that's a matter of opinion. to me, this is fucking great. the reason their music Is good isn't because they "evolve as a band", it is because they love what they do. And don't pull the whole "getting softer" card. their first songs were loaded with mellow shit. look at friggin constellations man. look at adieu. look at gap in the fence. Shikari likes to surprising everyone every now and then with a mellower or more serious song.
How lucky are we to exist at the same time as Enter Shikari
I've been a fan of these guys since 09, and if this is their new sound, I can't really see myself stopping being a fan anytime soon.
This is honestly great.
+Flower. c; Also the last quarter of this song is the most orgasmic thing I've heard in a while.
+Flower. c; I couldn't agree more :D The last quarter makes me feel like I'm accelerating through time and space into a better future
Matt Lewis That's the way Enter Shikari was intended to be felt tbh cx
+expOsiris I understand, but in my opinion ES will always be ES, and even if they go down a route of commercialism and "let's make poppy music to appeal to the masses", they'll still have their old music to go back to (even tho I know that's not gonna happen..I hope) ;-;
+Plant Goddess. cx I completely agree with expOsiris, this is like soo many other bands. Not special at all imo.
The reason the last part is good is because it's like their old style.
This song is so cozy, gets me all warm and fuzzy inside.
I can't believe the comments, the beauty of these lyrics, the fears of hadron collider illustrated in this powerful video. Pure gold.
Shikari has had at least one song like this on every album... It amazes me how many people are complaining about it being a bit softer and not super complex. What about Constellations, Adieu, Johnny Sniper, No Sleep Tonight, or Dear Future Historians? Y'all act like this is the first time ever that Enter Shikari has done something slow, melodic and less complex.
and then the spark was dropped and everyone loved it from day one... dont get me wrong i do miss old shikari who would scream song after song but the spark is just something different all together
The video is phenomenal. Amazing editing and a fantastic director. Best music video I have seen for a very long time (perhaps ever).
The song is also awesome. Really, really awesome. Love it.
+Joe Lowthian man i was thinking the same thing! amazing video, fits the song perfectly
+Joe Lowthian It is very visually appealing, but look at ALL of In Heart's Wake's videos.
+Joe Lowthian Yeah, the cinematography is also surprisingly good for a video.
Agree about the video but a large portion of shikaris recent material feels really weak. This was flat for me, really dull. Nice video though
meybe you should look Pink Floyd - The Wall - The Movie
Enter Shikari are probably 1 of only a few bands that I can listen to all their stuff and not get bored with or dislike anything they release! If it's heavy, screaming, more techno and drum and bass or just calm singing it's always good!
Brilliant song, love everything Shikari put's out. Fan since early 2006.
1 MILLION VIEWS!!!!!!!! CHEERS TO THE BEST BAND ON THE PLANET!!!!!!
***** 1 MILLION VIEWS!!!!!!!!! CHEERS TO THE BEST BAND ON THE PLANET!!!!!!
You can say that again!
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Pretty cool how the video is about CERN.
they say "Cicada" can simulate reality to a (near ;) ) tee.
e.g. John e.g. Smith
the observer changes the outcome.
This band has so many different sounds, and I love every one of them.
december 2015: a friend texts me "listen to enter shikari, they'll perform live near there in February... you have three months to fall in love with them". it took me three days. and the concert was the best one I have ever seen (and I have seen also metallica, avenged sevenfold, Springsteen for three times, Patti Smith, amon amarth and so on)
This song is, lyrically, like a follow on to "The One True Colour". Our atoms returning to the cosmos when we're dead, descending from supernovas and the cycle is perpetual. I'm glad that Enter Shikari made another song the cosmos and how we're all connected. Great track, lads.
They should do a mashup of both songs live.
I, personally don't care whether they take a "pop direction". What makes Enter Shikari unique isn't the screams or heavy guitar. That's what every other band does. What I have always loved about Enter Shikari is still there. The lyrics always inspire me to be something more than I am, and this song will remain my all time favorite by them. Great job, guys
Don't get how people can call this song "generic" in anyway, it was different from their stuff at the time and nobody had tried stuff like this with this kind of message. This song is amazing
Why do i get tears of happiness every time i see a new enter shikari track that I had no idea was coming? It's literally a 2nd Christmas. This is a beautiful tune.
The theme of the Artists’ entire movement is euphoric and electric.
We drift apart, We drift apart,
We drift apart, We drift apart,
If there's one reason to smile,
It's when you look up out at night,
You're fortunate enough,
To drink in a vista,
A hundred billion flares,
Display a glowing history,
Splayed out across a canvas, the night sky,
But, for a moment just contemplate,
When looking up, you only saw a blank slate,
And, for a moment just contemplate,
It appears that heaven's been abandoned,
We accelerate,
Through the estate of outer space,
We accelerate,
We separate, we fragment,
We accelerate,
Through the estate of outer space,
We accelerate,
It appears that heaven's been abandoned,
I climbed down from the wall,
Where i sit and search for a source of light,
Other than our dear sun, the lone star, oh,
But, for a moment just contemplate,
When looking up, you only saw a blank slate,
And, for a moment just contemplate,
it appears that heaven's been abandoned,
Just contemplate,
What if the heavens were abandoned?
We accelerate,
Through the estate of outer space,
We accelerate,
We separate, we fragment,
We accelerate,
Through the estate of outer space,
We accelerate,
It appears that heavens been abandoned,
Your skin and bones,
Heart and mind,
Are made from the remnants of... stars,
That died,
And can you feel it inside?
Can you feel it inside?
Can you feel it inside?
A supergiant erupts, into a supernova,
The ultimate sacrifice,
And we are the descendants!
A supergiant erupts, into a supernova,
The ultimate sacrifice,
And we are the descendants!
We drift apart, we drift apart
We drift apart, we drift apart.
I think "extent" should be "estate" and "sublime" should be "of light". I think.
And just like 6+ years, I am stunned once again! This might be my favorite Enter Shikari song. Love the meaning they put into this one and I can’t even explain what it means to me. Amazing song!
This is the only band where I never have to worry about them losing their touch as time progresses. They always deliver something special. This is undoubtedly a truly brilliant song in my opinion.
This might be the best music video i've ever seen. I've never felt this many chills from a song/video.
I love the flux of styles in Enter Shikari, the way they can go from heavy electronicore to blistering metalcore to heart pounding electronica to a perfect mix of them all.
Bowie's energy has returned to the universe.
💘
+Ben Smart What a beautiful comment
+Emily Jones hi j*jdibenedetto@dtoolbox.com bm11 in mind 1
*points a thumbs up at ben with a glistening tear in eye*
@@spandexcladhero what happened it's been 4 years but I'm not too sure
Before this week, hearing this song was as pleasing as hearing all the other Shikari songs. But recently, I have heard it live for the first time (I have been a fan since A Flash Flood of Colours came out and went to one of their shows each year, that means 3 times, no matter the distance from where I live), and this time, in Bordeaux, France, I had been able to meet Rory, who gave me a very nice hug, and Rou, with whom we had a very nice talk. This moment, this night was very special for me. And so became this song.
I can't stop loving and endorsing Enter Shikari! 🔻
How can any longstanding fan of ES see this as a "new direction"? Since the very beginning they have dipped their toes in any genre they wish to; personally it's why I love them as much as I do. You never know what to expect from ES, and although this track may not contain the heaviest moments, or the complexity of other tracks, musically it is divine, and lyrically it is moving. Big up the lions!
Met them in 2009 at a small show in New Jersey. That experience was just like watching this music video. It felt timeless...
No words to describe that day or how much this band has influenced my music.
This song is perfection in every aspect.
Enter Shikari is where science and art meet.
Thank you for being in my head for so many years now.
Holy harmonies, Batman! Can't stop replaying.
Also, one of the best music videos you've ever released. Brilliant premise and gorgeous execution. (You pat that animator on the back right now!)
i love how shikari progresses their sound between albums/singles. it's like every time they release something new it's a surprise.
After every album they release an ep
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2:50 onwards is stunning, Rou screaming is top notch as always
I'm amazed anyone is saying "This is nothing like their old stuff off their older albums." or "this is suddenly quite tame".... Dear Future Historians? Constellations or Stalemate? Gap in the Fence? Adieu? Keep it on Ice? Oh look, I've just covered nearly a decade...
The meaning behind this song is amazing. I really wouldn't mind an album like this.
I dub thee 'progressive nerdcore'
Might not be exactly old Shikari, but all Shikari is good Shikari so far
wait was that the LHC
indeeeeed
But it is old shikari man, haven't you heard jonny sniper or Adieu??? it is only a single too man, the next one will prob be a heavy track, we will wait and see buddy 😄
I personally have come to refer to it as "Carl Sagan-core"
+Bozzy Weasel Jonnhy Snipper and Adieu didn't sound like a shitty Coldplay song. I hope they will not become some kind of boy's band like the Klaxons did...
Listening to these guys since 2009, and I still find myself baffled when going back to certain songs to be reminded how many facettes there are to their sound.
jesus christ i've been with y'all since 2010 (thank you so much for your music, it HONESTLY changed my life which i know is so generic to say but it truly helped build the foundations of my political identity and my world view and i legit cannot thank you enough for that) BUUUUT i'm like caught between feeling upset about not having heard this song until TONIGHT APRIL 26TH 2020 and feeling HYPED AS FUCK to continue to have new music from y'all to explore. like you wrote in The Spark, "I'm searching far and wide for a new planet to orbit, far and wide I'm gonna scan and explore it." that new planet, my dudes, is the never-ending constellation of your music. and it's actually more of a universe, where each album is a planet. can't thank you enough for your passion and never-ending dedication / commitment / obsession with putting new tunes out there. y'all are amazing. can't wait to see you back in the states once covid-19 settles the fuck down (fingers crossed(
That wee smokey bit on the drums was class! During the pause before the second chorus. Adds to an already excellent music video.
Uno de los mejores temas del grupo, sin lugar a dudas. El video, espectacular.
This seemed like the right song to listen to today. I graduate college. Loved this band for years and years. This song was released right before I dropped my original major and was going through a lot. Thank you Enter Shikari for this song and all the others. Was incredible seeing them live and can't wait to see them again some day.
I love that part of this song sounds like they're talking about exploring the reaches of space unexplored in the same way (or a similar way) to how some devout religious people speak of their faith and messiah/guide.
Science is my religion, Outer Space is my heavens, and Enter Shikari songs are my Psalms. :)
2:42 onward has a feeling of Taking Back Sunday about it...and I love it!
This is hands down my favourite music video you guys have ever produced! Though that's probably because I nerd out about Carl Sagan and space in general...
In a boring world of shops and cars,
milky way and galaxy chocolate bars,
we long to return to what once was ours,
we never stopped worshipping the stars.
Beautiful song. Love it :)
the ultimate sacrifice
and we are the descendants.
So many beautiful shots in this video, i really love the song!
I felt strong interstellar influence on this song. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks that time to time you remind us of our uniqueness. That all of us made of stardust. When you embrace it, it feels like whole universe inside
That may have been your most beautiful video yet.💜
Out of every band my ears have had the pleasure of listening too Enter Shikari has to be the most unique and meaningful.
Enter Shikari fans: "I listen to Enter Shikari because they're different and explore themes and genres with their music"
Enter Shikari: *explores themes and genres*
Enter Shikari fans: *surprised pikachu*
I love what Enter Shikari stand for lyrically.
He did a Dan "Slurpee" Campbell trick and created a guitar out of thin air. 10/10 awesome sound.
+Reverend Bliss i think u mean spicy
+Reverend Bliss i think its a alonge referance
+Reverend Bliss i think its a alonge referance
+Reverend Bliss In the comments of "Cigarettes & Saints" by The Wonder Years, the UA-camr Jarrod Alonge posted a comment saying "You expect me to believe that Dan "Slurpee" Campbell just made a guitar magically appear out of thin air like that? Magic isn't even real. Clearly fake and staged, 0/10 never listening to this band again."
honestly guys, you have to realize that these guys can't just appeal to the one group of people that just want the heavy side of enter shikari, the majority of their fans LOVE the soft and poppy side along with the heavy stuff. it's all about finding that perfect mixture of edge and easy listening. let me just say that enter shikari kills BOTH categories. They are one of the few bands that actually listen to their fan base, they won't disappoint ANY of their fans.
Who ever produced and edited this video is a genious.
3:40 looks epic with them stood together like that. Love this song
This is one of there best jams imo💯🙌🏻🎶🎵😁💜
This is just a reminder that Enter Shikari never truly stopped being the _Mighty Moshing Emo Rangers._
The *_real_* _Mighty Moshing Emo Rangers._ ❤
I absolutely adore this tune. Its fucking beautiful, as ive said in other places online, thats the only way I can describe it. I love this new direction, Rou is an amazing singer and im glad hes been showing that more in the newer albums. Don't get me wrong I love all the old stuff and always will, but I find this new direction a fitting evolution of Shikari and Im behind them all the way.
It makes me sad when comment threads are littered with people demand the old emo screamo stuff, I wish they would just accept that the stage happened and they can listen to it whenever they like and move on.
Enter shikari remains the only band I can get truly passionate about and each new release fills me with excitement. Bloody love this band.
Kyle H same. Same same 100% same.
It's definitely clear to see they've switched up their style a bit. I didn't think I was too fond of it at first but I've listened to this song several times and finding myself loving it more and more each time. The last half is absolutely stunning.
I remember when this first came out and I was like eh, it's alright I guess. Years later and it's one of my favorite and makes me feel so fucking happy whenever I hear it, such a great band ❤
I love that this band has matured along with me as I grew up. This band ages like a fine wine.
Enter Shikari, sin duda alguna la mejor banda en el mundo!
This song and Torn Apart are the best songs in their discography, to be honest.
I was hoping to find the comment section filled with love for this piece of art, but I guess since Enter’s style has changed the comments saying that this is bad had to be expected^^ I guess I’m lucky in that to me this still sounds like Enter Shikari, just a little less aggressive. Not that aggressive is or was bad. But to me this song is just beautiful in every way. I love the lyrics so much. And I feel the music was needed to capture the emotion behind them
I love how the lyrics are almost reverent, like a secular worship song. The descendants of a supernova.. so damn cool, would be in my goat lyrics list next to like floyd, bob dylan, mw/oY, etc
this clip and song is really a piece of art!
Im a fan since the beginning,and i dont feel they got bad.I think the grew on their own work and kept on goin doin their own stuff.No album sounds the same.they switched their sounds from album to album and each has its own special sound and iove all of them.it would be sad if they kept doin what made them famous ,that would kept me from hearing the last garrison,undercover agents or T.I.N.A.
One of the best songs I've heard in a while, absolutely in love with it. Would love to see them live again!
i really enjoy the "space" rock version of shikari. Well I like all shikari but this stuff is pretty underrated
its a sign of good artists to be able to do stuff like that. cheers man
I'd like to take a moment to thank Enter Shikari for still making fantastic music videos instead of just lyric videos.
rou looks like he did 10 years ago :D
yeah, kinda like in the SYNaW video. The song sounds like a throwback too, hm.
+Gumbo Pie That's what I thought. :D
+Gumbo Pie I see what you did here
+Daniel Ashmore I'm think the same, before see this clip. :D
+Daniel Ashmore Getting ready for the Take to the Skies 10 year anniversary tour ;)
I wouldn't mind cutting of the first 13 seconds , but the song is really awesome. I'm stoked for more!
Why you keep saying it's a weak song,it's so powerful...
Reminds me dear future historians for some reasons
Just quite mellow!
It's uplifting and has a very powerful message. It's not weak in any way.
+Chris Dinham so what if it is?
The Killers of Enter Shikari - Post rock and Mr.Brightside my political side ;)
+Cactus Ubriachi Redshift is a weak song but Dear future historians was like a 4 year old kid with lepracy in a weelchair
This type of songs give me hope in music. it reminds me the soul of music is still alive
Cant. Stop. Listening.
don't know why everyone's complaining, I love this side of shikari, it's so chill, gives me goosebumps.
Seems like the band has grown up more and more. Gone from angry at the government (common dreads), to angry at capitalism and people accompanied by the belief that people have the power to reject capitalism altogether (FFOC), to angry at the entire politic ( 'politic' meaning 'relational', not government) system we live in (The Mindsweep). To a realisation that that's all human play, that we come from more than that and ARE more than that. Seems like the development of anyone growing up. It's how it went for me. Each discovery leading to the next. Though we have to deal with the system's shit, (very anti-establishment I know blah blah) we have explorations like the one's depicted in this video to enjoy. A consciousness of consciousness. Lovely.
Even the depiction of the particle, I guess a proton or neutron, looks correct, either two up quarks and one down quark, or two down quarks and one up quark, interesting.
This is a fantastic insight, I like your thinking (I appreciate this is a bit late haha)
Enter Shikari's vicious, sensitive, electro-metal fusion has always fueled my aesthetic/ideological experience of the world, and this continues that legacy with soaring sci-fi greatness. I fucking love you, Shikari
Are we getting a new Enter Shikari album?!
Sick tune but it seems like Enter Shikari are taking a much softer turn with their music.
***** Yes they have but look and their older stuff and The Mindsweep. I love The Mindsweep but they have not as many heavy stuff as they had before. Not many screams or agressive parts. Not saying that the "new" songs are bad, cause we all know Shikari can't make a bad song.
+Rui Carneiro The mindsweep has plenty of heavy songs, enter shikari have never been about always being heavy anyway, and if thats what you look for go listen to metal or something.
+Jim Dennison It doesn't have as many as their older records. That's a fact. A Flash Flood was way heavier and The Mindsweep is much more ambient, softer songs. Like for example Torn Apart is not an heavy song until the very end (just like Bank Of England, Never Let Go....). That doesnt make them any worst. Its just their choice.
What ever you enjoy dude.
+Rui Carneiro sorry but have you heard appeal and the mindsweep I, slipshod, there's a price, anaesthetist?? plenty of heavy songs on there...
Am I the only one that enjoys this song as much as every Shikari song? both new and old ones.
I find it so powerful and so deep
Wait... so people are saying they miss the old shikari? This song is probably most similar to We Can Breathe In Space which is pretty old
+Josh A This guy gets it.
+Josh A It is overproduced and doesn't have an edge to it. I really like early Enter Shikari, but this just doesn't have the same feel and doesn't appeal to me personally. I'm sure other people like it though. I'm more into grunge/metal. This kind of sounds like it's from the Transformers soundtrack.
Transformers soundtrack? bit harsh. I totally disagree with what you said but fair enough you opinion blah blah. .
+rollerboogie It's not overproduced, they've matured. I still love the raw unpolished Shikari when they were recording it in a bought out shithouse in St Albans and doing a music video with tin foil all over the walls - but I'm also happy to see what they've become. It's definitely your opinion or w/e but don't get polished confused with overproduced. I think Redshift is one of the smartest songs Shikari have released for a while.
+Luke Hart Well you can have polished music that's still grungy or has a grungy feel to it. It's definitely possible this music is just polished. I'm really not an expert.
I just wish their music had the same edge.... I'll always like the band but I would never listen to this song in my car or anything. It just doesn't have much character to me. It's a personal opinion though.
This band has this crazy ability to release a song and at first I think "This is kind of weak for them." And then like a month later I'm saying "This is probably one of the strongest songs they have ever made."
So why are Enter Shikari using vevo?
+TheEvilMammal Its just a different way of directing the revenue from ads.
+TheEvilMammal You must thing the whole anti-capitalist thing is more than just a way to appeal to a certain audience, huh?
+hieldjiv OR! It was a genuine question...
***** Ohh, makes a lot sense.
+TheEvilMammal Because they've sold out... lol jk.. or is it?
I was having a really shitty day trying to plough the the mountains of work that I have as a Physics student. I went on UA-cam for a bit and found this video, and it made me feel so much better about my course :)
well sounds like someone got a Brain Cox DVD box set for christmas
Pmsl
Looool
Can't believe i've been listenin to these guys for 10 years. Time flies.
Looks like Rou's bringing back the Sorry You're not a Winner haircut xD
this band is one of the best to exist. they make their own beer hahaha they have dabble in almost every genre. even hip hop. Absolutely love these guys
is it too early to say VIDEO OF THE YEAR?!
I've a been a enter shikari can since 2006. 10 years ago, and still a fan ever since. I love you guys, keep up the brilliant work. once again. I love you guys.❤
Love it, although just hope that this isn't a new 'pop' direction.... Don't want them to lose that hard edge we all love so much!
+Llamaland m8, I hope you feel all that "pop" inside from 2:54 onward... :)
+Árpád G. Nagy I do indeed, but the 2:54 of 'pop' before then does worry me. So many bands have softened and chased the mass market for a few years before eventually getting back to their roots, just hope this doesn't happen to ES!
+Llamaland I wouldn't worry, their music as many other bands' does evolve, but the softness is always lurking between the lines more or less, if you watch them play these "soft songs/parts" live you can see the grin on their faces from time to time, it's part of their music, but as long as they keep a balance, and I think they do that quite well, I don't mind the mildness from time to time :)
+Llamaland
Enter Shikari has ALWAYS had soft songs in their albums.
Ever heard Adieu or Jonny Sniper?
Gap In The Fence or Wall?
Stalemate or Constellations?
Dear Future Historians?
They have always been a much more diverse act, than your simple run of the mill metalcore bands with electronic elements.
If that's what you want, there are plenty of those out there.
Shikari should do whatever they feel like doing or they will end up just the same way - boring and predictable.
+Llamaland Enter Shikari really never chased mass market, they always did what they love and you can definitely hear that, even in the "pop" parts imo
Enter Shikari always release singles in between albums that are totally separate from any LP. The singles are usually a bit different than their next album direction. Everyone chill out, the boys are just having some fun in between albums.
AHUENNO PACANI 10\10
garrison i anaestetist bili pizje
10 ebanyh galaktik iz 10
rili ahuenno
neeet, eto gowno
REDSHIFT eta ohuennaya pesnya!!
this might be one of my new favourite enter shikari songs ever.
Are there other people getting biffy clyro vibes from this song? or is it just because i played Biffy's discography to death in the past few days.
I agree, some biffy vibes there :)
+Giruga x Hakusho that's cause biffy clyro is also awesome
metalstift Yeah i don't really have "a favorite band" but if i had to pick one i would prob go with Biffy clyro because literally every album is amazing. ES's track record is not too shabby either. Especially the latest two albums have been pretty damn great.
+Giruga x Hakusho It is the bridge that makes you think that
My mate messaged me saying he got some Biffy vibes from this too! I agree as well! Love both bands!
Everybody's talking about the music. Nobody's talking about just how awesome this music video is!
This is a fucking masterpiece 👌
Brilliant video, brilliant song! Everything Enter Shikari release is pure gold.
This video, this song, deserve way more likes than less than 1 million
SOLID
Seriously, though, it was immensely impressive and beyond fantastic. The video itself was HUGE! Anyone mentioning "Oh no, Shikari's going soft," hasn't listened to a single album of theirs in its entirety. Much love, my boys. Keep the movement alive.
Is this vid somehow linked to the end of the Torn Apart music video?
Baffling as hell but still absolutely beautiful.
Another Enter Shikari masterpiece.