The funniest part is that section sounds like it's in 4/4 from the drums, the guitar is just offset from beat 1 by a 16th on measures 2 and 3 of the phrase.
Nik mostly does fun metal things here... but occasionally, he jumps blind into a song and proves that he's actually a top class guitarist, while also explaining what he's doing at the same time. Amazing.
You should do a series of "Bad one take covers" link up with a few other musos, make this exact video, then layer all the tracks and put that out. Fun metal things eeeeoooorrrrr
Great video, very entertaining. You got balls, trying to play Petrucci on first listen. lol You did well, though, mad respect. You're a very talented dude. 🤘🏻
I love that Nik just has multiple guitars in different tunings, so when he needs to change his tuning he just changes his guitar xD I cant tell if that's super lazy or super smart
Nik took the jazz approach to the solos
I sometimes forget Nik is an actual musician and than he does shit like this and remindes me of the time he coverd songs 10 Minuits after release
Wise words
Those were the good old days
"WHERE IS THE ONE?" most real Dream Theater experience ever
HEUheuhUEHuehEUHeuhEUHeuHE
The funniest part is that section sounds like it's in 4/4 from the drums, the guitar is just offset from beat 1 by a 16th on measures 2 and 3 of the phrase.
@@ChaoticEnigma-I thinks is an irrational time signature instead, since I’m pretty sure the speed is different.
Nik mostly does fun metal things here... but occasionally, he jumps blind into a song and proves that he's actually a top class guitarist, while also explaining what he's doing at the same time. Amazing.
5:04 "where's the 1?" Lol
"That's my secret, there is no 1."
😂😂😂😂😂
All I know is play the riff. Wait 2 rests. Play it again. Wait 1 rest. Play it again - don't rest. Thats my whole method hahaha
Paula would have nailed this song instantly after only one listen. KEKW
kkkkkkkkk
Girls don’t listen to DT tho
5:30-5:40 - Don't worry Nik, it looks like James feels the exact same way about the time signature.
2:41 "It's some good old zero-twelve-thirteen"
cant forget the 10
Nick brother you can't have the holy grail of guitars and then have a high-treble boss-metal zone sounding tone like that 😭
Damn, note for note. Good job!
True I'm pretty sure they are all in there somewhere lol
I got Kmac audition vibes :))
That'd be because it's where this idea was ripped from.
Where is he anyway
5:30 I also almost cried trying to count it out. Good to see someone far more talented also on the struggle bus.
go see Mike learning how play Pneuma on drumeo channel this is pure gold and same vibe
i think its just 4/4 triplets with some weird note missing, smth like 11/8 or similar, thatd be fiiting for dt xd
10:27 "Come one, piano man, bring me home!" I'm wheezing over here
I was trying to take this vid seriously but Caleb adds his stuff and I instantly couldn't.
You did really well on the riffs and the chorus, but without practice you realistically can’t predict John’s weird solos
This is what trying a difficult song on guitar hero for the first time sounds like
A literal nocturnal trial by fire as the song says hahaha
You are truly the Count of Buskin-y. That was perfect.
You should do a series of "Bad one take covers" link up with a few other musos, make this exact video, then layer all the tracks and put that out.
Fun metal things eeeeoooorrrrr
Ridiculously jealous of your ability to do that. I'd be trying to learn note by note for years.
7:40 -- that's what I would sound like the entire song if I tried to do this.
" Oh come on, where's the 1? " Oh you poor soul.....
It’s actually amazing how fast you listen and then learn the riffs🤘🤘🤘
Indistinguishable... Great job!
Now someone needs to replay what Nik replays when DT playing
Guitarist telephone 🤣
With that guitar, he can only play 25% of the song. He needs a Messa Boogie amp to be able to play 50% of the song and a beard to complete it.
Def needs way more beard. It’s an essential part of John Petrucci’s ascent into godhood
2:37 RIP 🪦…. Very valiant effort. As the bearded guitar god JP, chuckles nearby!!! 😂
In duetting this, you’ve made the song atonal and therefore even more complicated
It's actually pretty impressive you were able to pick it up and get it pretty good on the fly like that.
9:15 killed me. The relief. The chaos. The “… close” 😂
Nik… you’re very talented. To do even what you were able to do during only second listening is insane!
4:56 it was at this moment that he knew...
Title should be: "Nik absolutely destroys the new Dream Theater song"
This is an accurate representation of me trying to sightread on Rocksmith.
5:04 It is 6/8 in that part... your try where so funny xD, love it
this is fun watching you try this
Me playing along to through the fire and flames with my amp turned off pretending i know wtf im doing
I also can play anything as long as I don't hear what I'm playing.
BRO THE PARTS WHERE HE JUST LOCKS IN IS CRAZY 😮💨😮💨😮💨
0:48 Tallah reference hell yeah
Very fitting since Max is Mike’s son xddd
you make that solo more proggy
You NAILED the solo! 😁 that was awesome
cool to see you adapt to this live. You're an awesome guitar player!
This band is so insane. I love it
My favourite content of yours. Just playing with your guitar.
"Where's the one?!" No more common words were spoken when learning a DT tune.
This was so amusing! Thanks for this! Great job!
I watched this twice and it's still good!
10:09 "ahh a key change - I don't even know the normal key" hahahah
Where’s the 1?! - the forever prog question😂
Great video, very entertaining. You got balls, trying to play Petrucci on first listen. lol You did well, though, mad respect. You're a very talented dude. 🤘🏻
Nik, you're actually really good at figuring this shit out on the fly. *bows*
Nik, please cover the new Breaking Benjamin tune that came out tonight! These guys are back!
Nice guitar man, and a Valliant effort! I swear James says "playing through sweet transitions" LOL! a great song from the masters!
Nah this is really damn impressive for a first-try play-along, Im sure you'd nail the song with a little bit more time.
Dream Theatre is always an awesome experience 🥰🥰 They are the GODFATHERS of doing non repetitive 10 minute masterpieces 🤘🏻
"One does not simply learn a Dream Theater song"
This sounds like me playing guitar hero! Hahaha
8:42 I just lost my shit at this moment 😂🤘
This song will grow on you with repeted listens....Mike brings the fire back in the belly of the band. 🔥
Johns by far by favorite guitar player.
lowkey thought the beginning is freezing moon from Mayhem
"key change? i dont even know the normal key" 😂
Even Jordan has to use sheet music for this...
He uses sheet music for literally every song he plays, thats how he was trained
@@dissonantharmonic I know...I was trying to make a joke but I obviously failed.
08:04 How i think i sound playing guitar (John), vs How i actually sound playing guitar (Nik)
This was hillarious and fun. Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you!
What in the actual fuck was that?! Dude that was seriously impressive
Him being Pro KMAC
When did Nik become a Jazz shredder
I like this idea!
Me trying to play Guitar Hero on expert difficulty for the first time.
"I'm panicking too hard to find it." Me too, Nik. Me too.
🎶Free jazz 🎶
9:03 quedó armonizado por 1 segundo!
Because you're really funny, I sometimes forget how talented you actually are lol
That was Night Terrible. Thank you for trying.
Valiant effort my dude…. This was awesome lol
Nik took a trip to Letterkenny to figger it out.
Bro what did the majesty do to you poor guitar that was hard to watch 😭😭😭
Nah I'm joking this is funny asf
Always been a fan of kid who played dragonforce without learning the solo. This brings me back.
Nik, please react to the new breaking benjamin song
wow cool covers, totally hit every note, in musical scale
The best cover ever ❤🎉
Me when I'd present a powerpoint that I bought in high school
I love that Nik just has multiple guitars in different tunings, so when he needs to change his tuning he just changes his guitar xD I cant tell if that's super lazy or super smart
Regardless of performance, that tone was so good holy crap
This was a pretty fun watch!
Just noticed you were doing this on a Majesty. Really good try for just hearing it
nailed it first try.
Nailed it!!! 😂😂😂 hahah going to take a couple listens I think sir
Now I know what my neighbours live through every other day. But it's much worse for them.
Nailed it first try.
Haha, this is much more fun to watch compared to a regular cover.
Bruh, so cleeeean. Nice job!
I want more key solos
Nik! Breaking Benjamin just released a new song! You should react to it!
That's easy! Famous last words. 😂🤣😂🤣
I love your content 🤘🏼😄
kmac would be proud.
Tech: Nik, how many bees in a can do you want for your tone?
Nik: Yes
Love
It.