Hard to imagine this is 10 years old at this point... Its such an incredible arrangement. I always come back to this as one of my favorite solos of all time.
I always imagined that the intro was the car ride to the ocean, the lead up to the solo was driving alongside the ocean (on PCH here in CA), the first solo made me imagine sailing on choppy waters, Chris' solo meant diving into the water and the harmonics part made me picture myself underwater, stumbling across a family of whales slowly swimming by.
You guys are the reason I picked the guitar back up after I got stuck in a rut for 5 months. Your intense two handed yet melodic approach really opened my eyes to what music should sound like. I owe you guys my musical life!!! Thank you!
It's not even easy to play such clean, precise, strong melody, even at a slow tempo. Bends gotta be right and accurate, and that's something to work out.
@zeugirdorsocram thanks a lot dude, appreciate that! we're excited about all of the touring, its many years of hard work to finally really get things going! -chris
hopefully someday. i tried to get him to write an entire song for the new album, but I finished the album so fast he dedicated all his practice time to learning the material. our newest album is our most challenging to date, its pretty nuts! so we're both practicing our butts off! we enter the studio Jan 2! -chris
@cloud041089 we playing along to the album, it has the live guitar tracks mixed in. you can hear the pick attacks and what not, especially on the clean sections. and then the distortion parts all sound quad tracked, haha.
Your solo section is unreal chris, honestly. Your best work. What are you even doing in that arpeggio section thats like the one part of the song i couldnt learn
For me...this is the epitome of musical genius! I saw you guys open for DT in Vegas...i love what you do, but every time I hear something new...I am blown away all over again. Please keep it up! Thank you for the magic you share with us mortals...
I think this is still my favorite Scale the Summit song. Pumped to see these guys in Vancouver with Tesseract! two bands on the top of my "to see perform" list
i saw you guys on the 19th in san antonio! travis gave me his pick when they were done! bought me a penguins in flight shirt. and it was such a long set it was awesome. I apologize that the venue wasnt packed san antonio is full of people that are just into "hardcore" music. just wanna let yall know it was the best show i ever been to cause yalls music is just pure beauty, i listen to it everyday and both of you are inspirations, much love guys! =) cant wait to heat what the future has in store.
yooo i met these guys at the white rabbit in san antonio and got em to sign my shirt lol. real humble n the best performance there! i bought all their albums instead of illegally downloading em like everyone else! ya ll have a fan for life!!! just wish i was around for monument's tour, but this shit just gets better n better. love the new album guys
Cool. ...and you're welcome for the purchase. Thank YOU guys for putting that stuff out there. I'm so ready for my stuff. I may have to slap my mailman for not getting here sooner when he gets here.
@martay89 Thanks a lot dude! We'll be back in San Antonio on tour with Protest The Hero on Dec 12th at the White Rabbit again, hope to see you there! -Chris
these guys and the band "animals as leaders" are awesome! you can tell scale the summit definitely has influence from animals as leaders. and for those of you who like this band and havent heard of the band "animals as leaders" i definitely suggest checkin them out! they are amazing!!!!!!!
1- I love you guys 2- I actually really want that 8 string 3- You guys should be bigger than you are, there's so much talent in this and it's so musical. I love the music you guys create. This is one of my favorite songs
I am still amazed at how smoth you guys play. When I seen sts in little rock, first time ever hearing there Music I was just, speechless. It inspired me to try new things on the side of music
This is just fantastic. And it couldn't have come at a better time, I just got a 7 string and have been looking for some 7 string bands. I will be picking up the book for this album and it's just going to be y'all, born of osiris, and after the burial all day long
I'm definitely a fan for life. Your discipline is incredible and it shines through in your form. Both of your finger movements are so controlled and tight. I'm so glad you guys are getting great tours and attention.
ive been listening for this one song for 3 hours straight. Its a masterpiece and i cant get enough. Great work. I aspire to one day make music as amazing as this.
You guys are among the most elite of musicians in my book. I keep watching and listening and it is all so inspiring. I play myself, and have grown so much thanks to a lot of your work. Keep going.
Hard to imagine this is 10 years old at this point... Its such an incredible arrangement. I always come back to this as one of my favorite solos of all time.
I know. One of the best guitar instrumentals ever written. Drum and bass is good too ;)
Whole album is fucking amazing and underrated at large.
Checking in in 2024. This album was so amazing!
This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years!
Underrated. That solo is so nifty.
Haven’t listened/watched this in years! Still slays
The transition into the solo is out of this world.
When both guitar players are lead guitarists, the possibilities are amazing!
You know if discovery channel had your guys music, I would watch it everyday.
I know this one is titled Whales but every Scale The Summit song reminds me of the ocean.
streamofkuntishness And what is in the ocean? Whales! :)
Most STS songs remind me anything that nature. Ocean, woods, hills, even cosmic events.
Between the 3 albums, I have logged in over 700 miles running. Best music to throw in your ipod and trek the world.
This is the one of the greatest jams ever.
One of my favorite Songs....ever !!! Born 1964...Love Heiko
Just saw these guys in Atlanta, and they kill it live.
the solos were just beyond amazing
Without a doubt one of the best instrumentals of all-time
I always imagined that the intro was the car ride to the ocean, the lead up to the solo was driving alongside the ocean (on PCH here in CA), the first solo made me imagine sailing on choppy waters, Chris' solo meant diving into the water and the harmonics part made me picture myself underwater, stumbling across a family of whales slowly swimming by.
I always picture scaling a mountain summit for some reason
This music just flows so well.
Man everything about this band is absolutely perfect
thanks a lot! it means a ton! keep listening we'll keep doing our best to write tunes you like! -chris
You guys are the reason I picked the guitar back up after I got stuck in a rut for 5 months. Your intense two handed yet melodic approach really opened my eyes to what music should sound like. I owe you guys my musical life!!! Thank you!
Amazing. I love how much production went into this video
hey thanks a lot man, appreciate the support! -Chris
the jam that starts at 2:06 is brutal.
Can't get over that part eh its gorgeous
What even are those chords?!?
I can't believe the awesomeness and beauty of this music. Is just perfect songwriting.
This song is absolutely amazing. Thank you guys so much for creating this absolute masterpiece.
Best song on the new album for sure. This song is just such an emotional rollercoaster. Absolutely love it.
travis solo is so amazing
3:16-3:20 may be the most beautiful few seconds of rhythmic and melodic cooperation I've ever heard.
This is musicianship in its purest form...wow
thats awesome to hear! thanks for all the support! -chris
It's not even easy to play such clean, precise, strong melody, even at a slow tempo. Bends gotta be right and accurate, and that's something to work out.
appreciate that! -chris
@zeugirdorsocram thanks a lot dude, appreciate that! we're excited about all of the touring, its many years of hard work to finally really get things going! -chris
hopefully someday. i tried to get him to write an entire song for the new album, but I finished the album so fast he dedicated all his practice time to learning the material. our newest album is our most challenging to date, its pretty nuts! so we're both practicing our butts off! we enter the studio Jan 2! -chris
This band is the greatest thing to happen to music. The solo makes my soul dance!
simply put, this is my favorite band on earth.
I absolutely love Travis' solo in this!
Travis's solo here is my favorite part of The Collective. Keep it up guys
How could anyone dislike this? Messed up people in the world.
Best composition of metal. PERIOD.
Some day I'll be able to compose something epic like this.
solos are just masterpiece
The solo to this song makes me so happy! How you guys make it look so simple just proves what talented and imaginative musicians you guys are!
i cant get enough of that intro!
@cloud041089 we playing along to the album, it has the live guitar tracks mixed in. you can hear the pick attacks and what not, especially on the clean sections. and then the distortion parts all sound quad tracked, haha.
hey thanks a lot man, appreciate that. glad you finally gave us a listen! -chris
Still one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.
Your solo section is unreal chris, honestly. Your best work. What are you even doing in that arpeggio section thats like the one part of the song i couldnt learn
For me...this is the epitome of musical genius!
I saw you guys open for DT in Vegas...i love what you do, but every time I hear something new...I am blown away all over again. Please keep it up!
Thank you for the magic you share with us mortals...
Only you guys could make this look so easy.
The theme before the solos is so sweet and fun to play. Definitely my favourite section on the album!
You guys give me hope for the future of music.
2015 and still listening to this masterpiece.
+RyanEnvy 2016 and I am listening
2020 here. It's starting to show it's age.
No doubt by that time Tosin Abasi has 2 extra robotic arms, so he can play 2 12 string guitars at the same time.
Kind of like Felix Martin will be doing by the end of 2017??
RyanEnvy 2018 and first time experiencing this super awesome guitarwork
The tunes composition is just incredible front to back aside from the technical aspect of its execution. Always a fan.
You guys have turned into one of my favorite bands in under 24 hours.
This is the definition of pretty music
The echoes at the end are fantastic!
i wish more bands did this kind of stuff, thanks
I don't think I ever thanked you guys for accepting my video as a response, so yeah, thank you :)
and you are awesome :D
I think this is still my favorite Scale the Summit song. Pumped to see these guys in Vancouver with Tesseract! two bands on the top of my "to see perform" list
I love you guys so much. You all inspired me to pick up the guitar again. Long live Scale The sUMMIT. Come to Edmonton Alberta!
I must say I love the video of this. I love the way the cameras are on each guitarist. Fantastic song. I love the solo parts too. Cheers.
3:42-3:49 favorite part, such epic sound
i saw you guys on the 19th in san antonio! travis gave me his pick when they were done! bought me a penguins in flight shirt. and it was such a long set it was awesome. I apologize that the venue wasnt packed san antonio is full of people that are just into "hardcore" music. just wanna let yall know it was the best show i ever been to cause yalls music is just pure beauty, i listen to it everyday and both of you are inspirations, much love guys! =) cant wait to heat what the future has in store.
It was amazing getting to see you guys in Iowa City the other day, seriously just a mindblowing show alltogether.
yooo i met these guys at the white rabbit in san antonio and got em to sign my shirt lol. real humble n the best performance there! i bought all their albums instead of illegally downloading em like everyone else! ya ll have a fan for life!!! just wish i was around for monument's tour, but this shit just gets better n better. love the new album guys
Cool. ...and you're welcome for the purchase. Thank YOU guys for putting that stuff out there. I'm so ready for my stuff. I may have to slap my mailman for not getting here sooner when he gets here.
supposed to have had one this month but it got postponed sadly until the next record! oh well, means you guys get the new material live now!
you make the most beautiful music and you do it flawlessly. simply awesome.
@martay89 Thanks a lot dude! We'll be back in San Antonio on tour with Protest The Hero on Dec 12th at the White Rabbit again, hope to see you there! -Chris
these guys and the band "animals as leaders" are awesome! you can tell scale the summit definitely has influence from animals as leaders. and for those of you who like this band and havent heard of the band "animals as leaders" i definitely suggest checkin them out! they are amazing!!!!!!!
thanks a lot, amazon, itunes, etc... everywhere where music is sold via download.
1- I love you guys
2- I actually really want that 8 string
3- You guys should be bigger than you are, there's so much talent in this and it's so musical.
I love the music you guys create. This is one of my favorite songs
Watching a new video from you guys is always the highlight of my day! I hope you come back to Edmonton because I'll definetly be going!
I am still amazed at how smoth you guys play. When I seen sts in little rock, first time ever hearing there Music I was just, speechless. It inspired me to try new things on the side of music
This may just be THE most epic guitar solo I have ever heard Chris. Amazing work.
"Whales" (HD)
when did 480p constitute HD?
This is just fantastic. And it couldn't have come at a better time, I just got a 7 string and have been looking for some 7 string bands. I will be picking up the book for this album and it's just going to be y'all, born of osiris, and after the burial all day long
omg this song is so amazing and i love it so suthing wow love it love love love it
Cheers from Brazil!!!!
Hey, thanks a lot! We'll be back headlining in Houston first week of Nov, keep an eye out! Those dates should be announce very soon! -chris
I'm definitely a fan for life. Your discipline is incredible and it shines through in your form. Both of your finger movements are so controlled and tight. I'm so glad you guys are getting great tours and attention.
thats awesome, great to hear!
You guys never cease to amaze me.
reason i ordered my six string bass, very inspiring music, thanks guys :)
One of my favorites, Beautiful instrumental.
havent got it yet! cant wait though!
This music is just majestic, keep going guys and Good Luck.
ive been listening for this one song for 3 hours straight. Its a masterpiece and i cant get enough. Great work. I aspire to one day make music as amazing as this.
@Sickz666 hey man, thanks a lot! all books have both tabs and standard notation. -chris
Absolutely flawless, and awesome guitar Chris!
You guys are among the most elite of musicians in my book. I keep watching and listening and it is all so inspiring. I play myself, and have grown so much thanks to a lot of your work. Keep going.
They are on their next tour with Intronauts. The Toronto date is June 18th
Such a beautiful song
You guys are great. So expressive.
@Sickz666 you'll have plenty of stuff to play! all the solos are mostly 6 string only anyway. appreciate all the support of our band! -Chris
@scalethesummit i like that, it really gives the song a character and builds up to the next section
We love you too!
OUTSTANDING!
Always had this fantasy of being a ufc fighter with this song as my entrance music. Especially when 2:07 comes up 🔥🔥🔥