How to write a GOJIRA song

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  • @karolsowula4176
    @karolsowula4176 11 місяців тому +16

    Holy molly this really captures all of the gojira in one bit
    Especially the drums
    mario would be proud

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  11 місяців тому +3

      This is the highest compliment I believe a drummer can receive - I really am firmly of the belief that Mario is one of probably the top 5 drummers alive right now. Not only for technical prowess but also for the creativity of his parts. Truly an absolute marvel of the drumming world and someone who inspires my playing every time I listen!

  • @aoutii
    @aoutii 11 місяців тому +8

    dude what the fuck... you deserved millions of views dude this is amazing.

  • @yohannnihalani5079
    @yohannnihalani5079 Місяць тому +2

    How the hell isn’t this more popular? It’s so well made

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  28 днів тому

      Eyy thank you so much! It was so much fun to make

  • @randomrain7584
    @randomrain7584 6 місяців тому +3

    Holy shit dude, the grooove is real

  • @mattybatty5710
    @mattybatty5710 7 місяців тому +4

    This goes so much more in depth than any other videos I’ve seen on gojira, I bump your song so much dude you’re incredible ❤

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  6 місяців тому +2

      I appreciate that so much dude! They’re such a huge inspiration to me I really wanted to do them justice and I hope I’ve done that. Also a very fun song to play! Appreciate the kind words so much

  • @rosisneupane
    @rosisneupane Рік тому +3

    this fucking slapsss.. you combined whole gojira discography in one song .. incredibly talented display !!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Man that’s the best compliment possible! Huge thanks dude, so glad you enjoyed it, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

  • @805K1
    @805K1 Рік тому +4

    My man, you are BEAST! The vocal climax of your song could be a highlight of any Gojira album. Seriously. As for next challange (afrer Black Keys I assume) OASIS would be intersting one. Especially since you are Brit, so the whole Britpop era and The Beatles influences are like bread and butter to you. And man, post this stuff on Gojira Reddit or something, you deserve so much more views. Cheers!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +2

      Ah man thank you so much for the continued support! I’m so happy with that climax of the song, it was absolutely brutal on the voice but so proud of it. Oasis are super high on the list, especially as i live in Manchester! I try to post these things on the subreddits but sadly most people aren’t interested in this type of thing it seems! Regardless, thank you for the continued support, it means the world to me!

  • @cosmonaut999
    @cosmonaut999 Рік тому +3

    Man, this is amazing! I get the impression that you understand Gojira better than most other people on here who try to replicate their style. I'd kill for a full project of this stuff lol

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +2

      That means the world to me, I’ve been fascinated with the little idiosyncrasies of these guys for years so I wanted to do them justice rather than just BUH PICK SCRAPE. If I had the time I’d happily do a Gojira tribute album.

  • @kashkashkashkashkash
    @kashkashkashkashkash 4 місяці тому +1

    this is actually an amazing analysis and recreation of gojira's style. I'm wholly impressed and glad you released this

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  4 місяці тому +1

      Ah that means so much to me, thank you! One of my all time favourite bands and I just wanted to do them justice!

  • @juannaco4803
    @juannaco4803 3 дні тому

    what the actual fuck I thought you were some very famous english speaking youtuber but no, thanks youtube algorithm for showing me this, absolutly underrated channel. new sub 🤘

  • @AceTrainerBrian
    @AceTrainerBrian Рік тому +4

    Holy shit dude this fucking rips!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see you at it again

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +3

      Thanks so much brother! Really enjoyed going heavy as hell for this one, I hope it was worth the wait! Thanks for the continued support man. Makes it all worth it

    • @AceTrainerBrian
      @AceTrainerBrian Рік тому

      @@JohnAzopardi absolutely my man !!! You deserve way more subscribers man I seriously hope you get there so people can hear all your amazing stuff

  • @jag-stang29
    @jag-stang29 Рік тому +2

    i love this!!
    the only thing that could be better is the pick scraping technique. you do it the exact way you described it in the video except there are no fret harmonics. you just mute the strings and cut through them with the pick.
    kinda similar with the intro riff to Toxic Garbage Island. instead of fret harmonics you do a technique they used on their first album where you shoot your palm up from the strings from the bridge really fast and let the strings ring out, but this is more of a nitpick than a tip.
    other than that, you made a perfect gojira impersonation!!!!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the tip dude! Will bear this in mind for my future attempts! Glad you enjoyed the rest of it.

  • @paulwingert9993
    @paulwingert9993 Рік тому +2

    I didn't hear the Song yet, but I gotta say, you really can talk well and Sound interestering, cudos for that.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that dude! Took me a little while to get used to the camera but I’m still learning for sure!

  • @santifraga7762
    @santifraga7762 Рік тому +1

    I almost never make comments here on youtube; but i need to tell you that this amazing! Keep it up men!

  • @nicolamassafra5315
    @nicolamassafra5315 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow. You nailed! Congratulations

  • @paultoutcourt4674
    @paultoutcourt4674 Рік тому +3

    As a French Gojira fan, I was very excited to hear your take on this band, and as usual, you didn't disappoint and it's an absolute banger. It's the first video that you've uploaded since I subscribed to your channel so I'm taking the opportunity to tell you that I'm litteraly in love with your work, I binged pretty much all of your videos in like a week and I feel like I've learned so much and that it's been helping me a lot with my own songwriting. So yeah, you truly deserve a lot of respect and recognition for you talent.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Man I’m so gassed to hear that! The support really does keep me motivated to make more of these videos, hearing that it’s helped your songwriting makes it all worth it seriously so thank you for taking the time to comment. There will be so much more to come, got many songs I want to write!

  • @skeelr311
    @skeelr311 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely phenomenal, as usual.
    Maybe Rush or Tool? I could see you doing those INCREDIBLY well.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      You might want to have a little look through my old videos and find a pleasant surprise xx

    • @skeelr311
      @skeelr311 Рік тому

      Funnily enough, I just did a few days ago XD
      Great stuff, man! Another recommendation I have is My Chemical Romance, I'd love to hear your analyses of their style! @@JohnAzopardi

  • @gabrielpessatti5375
    @gabrielpessatti5375 10 місяців тому +3

    Criminally underrated, suberb work dude!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  10 місяців тому +1

      I really appreciate the support! So much fun to make this song and I’m over the moon you like it

  • @kenkreisel6890
    @kenkreisel6890 Рік тому +2

    I just found this channel and I absolutely love it as it gets me inspired to use some elements in my own projects. I’d love for an episode based on Soundgarden.
    Thanks again for all your awesome videos!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      It’s so great to hear it’s given you some inspiration for your own projects, that was absolutely the goal! It’s a good exercise for me too, teaches me some new techniques to incorporate into my own music!

  • @zaneg1649
    @zaneg1649 Рік тому +4

    Let's go, that was super awesome! Can't wait for this to hit spotify! Can't wait for Black Keys! Anyways Djo, Ghost (Impera, Meliora, Opus Era?), or even The Warning would be AMAZING. Keep up the good work

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 Рік тому

      The Warning would be cool, it still amazes me that they were so young when they put out their first album. Seriously, I think they were like 11-12 years old or something like that

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Should be available on Spotify now if you want to carry on listening! Amazing suggestions, i think there’s some common names coming up here. I will have a listen and see what i can put together!

  • @asour6925
    @asour6925 Рік тому

    Dude, you deserve so much more for the quality and uniqueness in your videos, and the time and effort is top notch and probably better than a lot of music youtubers lol. great job!!
    edit: you're also hilarious

  • @pyrojoke01
    @pyrojoke01 Рік тому +2

    Brooo, happy to see you again! You're insane, love your videos

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for sticking around and being patient with them! They take a while to put together but I'm so glad you've found this to be worth the wait.

  • @Ricardo-bl3gy
    @Ricardo-bl3gy Рік тому +3

    I've learnt so much about Gojira in this video
    You deserve more John, you're amazing

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      I hope you learned as much as I did in creating it! I love sharing in this journey with you guys, it means the world to me

  • @Werti21348
    @Werti21348 Місяць тому +1

    So much effort in this video. Amazing work you put out.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  28 днів тому +1

      I appreciate that so much! I just love writing these tunes I’m so glad you like it

  • @selimnatty
    @selimnatty 2 місяці тому +1

    thats too perfect

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  2 місяці тому

      Eyy I appreciate it SO MUCH THANK YOU

  • @diegodoesmusic
    @diegodoesmusic Рік тому +3

    The epic return 🤘🤘 this was a killer vid and song man, great job!!!

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Thanks so much dude! So glad you enjoyed it and I hope it was worth the wait!

  • @ZethKeeper
    @ZethKeeper Рік тому +1

    Duuuude, this slaps!

  • @tfbundy6793
    @tfbundy6793 Рік тому +1

    Great job as always, can't wait for next one. I love this videos so much.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Hopefully it’ll be out within 6 months this time, THATS THE AIM. Thanks for sticking with me.

  • @jochrivo
    @jochrivo Рік тому +1

    I love everything about this. The analysis, vocals, technique, song, your energy and the fact that you somehow pick all my favourite bands. Keep it up!
    Also, The Doors next?

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      Man thanks so much for the continued support, we have similar tastes for sure and I’m over the moon you enjoyed this! Doors are high on the list for sure, thanks as always man.

  • @adamadeptus3686
    @adamadeptus3686 Рік тому +1

    Amazing work! I like your Gojira song more than many *actual* Gojira songs, no small feat!
    I'd love to hear a Pink Floyd and a Mars Volta song if you feel so inclined. :)

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Oh wow now that IS big praise thank you so much dude! Both very good suggestions, will undoubtedly do both at some point, TMV will be chaos but I’m so up for it

  • @necroticpoison
    @necroticpoison Рік тому

    Great song, great drums, great vid

  • @ChameleonHulk
    @ChameleonHulk 3 місяці тому

    Amazing work. Talented

  • @canalnormaldeumbrhu3605
    @canalnormaldeumbrhu3605 Рік тому +2

    I would love to see this kind of video about Mudvayne

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 Рік тому +1

    Let’s go, fucking love the song as always and I can’t wait to see you take on The Black Keys since I remember that one was tied with Gojira for this video. Anyways, as always here’s some bands I’d love to see you take on eventually
    - The Beatles
    - Pink Floyd
    - Metallica
    - Iron Maiden
    - Ghost (early/Opus Eponymous -Meliora era)
    - Pantera
    - The Strokes
    - Radiohead
    - AC/DC (either Bon Scott or Brian Johnson era)
    - Blur
    - Oasis
    - Kyuss (Loved your QOTSA video and I was just rewatching it recently so why not go back to Josh Homme’s roots)
    - ZZ Top
    - Red Hot Chili Peppers
    - Primus

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Hell yes brother I'm so stoked you liked it! That's a mega list, and I'd love to take a crack at all of them eventually, some of them are very high up on the list already, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 Рік тому

      @@JohnAzopardi Sorry if I get carried away with these lists lol, I’m always blown away by your songs and I guess I have a lot of bands I’d like to see

    • @jesseklijzing
      @jesseklijzing Рік тому

      @@JohnAzopardi PLEASE do Radiohead! I'd love to see how you take on their style.
      BTW: I actually unironically put your songs in my playlist, I really love them. Especially The Thorn Tree.

  • @woodzbro
    @woodzbro 5 місяців тому +1

    We need more bands playing music inspired by Gojira! 🐋

  • @misfitsman805
    @misfitsman805 10 місяців тому +1

    Killer song!

  • @noname-eu4jx
    @noname-eu4jx Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @foxylady3670
    @foxylady3670 11 місяців тому

    Hey! Really great presentation. Can you show us your DAW mix? The vocals in your song sounds dope!

  • @LawtonMeyer
    @LawtonMeyer 11 місяців тому

    That was SICK

  • @carlhands4686
    @carlhands4686 Рік тому

    Well done

  • @solid_caliber6256
    @solid_caliber6256 10 місяців тому +1

    I love the riffs, mind dropping tabs?

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a bunch! Tried to pack as many in as possible! Man if I knew how to go about mapping out the tabs efficiently I absolutely would. I’m just not sure how to go about it’

  • @ericolson326
    @ericolson326 Рік тому +4

    {cyclist passes by} Oh... that's a window, not a monitor. 😅

  • @the1stvex
    @the1stvex 8 місяців тому +2

    Why aren't you releasing these on spotify as at least i would stream your songs :)

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  6 місяців тому +1

      All the songs from the channel should be on Spotify under my name!

  • @nyctonihilanth
    @nyctonihilanth Рік тому

    awsome work! love your videos dude keep up the great work!
    also check out king gizzard, their metal album "PetroDragonic" would work so well for one of these videos

  • @sonnylundin
    @sonnylundin Рік тому

    awesome! make one about Children of Bodom!

  • @ericolson326
    @ericolson326 Рік тому +1

    Not terribly familiar with Gojira, but having compared now I prefer your version of the cover song to their own. 👍 Quite impressed with the number of techniques and concepts you had to get a grip on for this.

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Oh wow that means a tonne to me dude! Technique wise this is by far the hardest band I’ve covered, essentially had to learn new techniques for every instrument and ESPECIALLY the vocals. It was a real eye opener into how much I’ve still got to learn!

  • @AceTrainerBrian
    @AceTrainerBrian Рік тому +2

    Halos how about a STARSET AND BREAKING BENJAMIN STYLE

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому +1

      Great suggestions! Breaking Benjamin have come up a lot. They're on the list!

    • @AceTrainerBrian
      @AceTrainerBrian Рік тому

      @@JohnAzopardi dude that would be super dope !

  • @justinweeks7707
    @justinweeks7707 5 місяців тому +1

    wtf this sounds identical to Gojira you should join them

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  5 місяців тому

      Ah man that means so much to me thank you!

  • @lefarichfoy7972
    @lefarichfoy7972 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see one on INXS, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Thin Lizzy

    • @JohnAzopardi
      @JohnAzopardi  Рік тому

      Great suggestions all, would love to take a crack at Hendrix