Aaron is wearing a Joy Division shirt...yesss.....In other news, no matter how many times I hear this song, I can't go without replaying the last breakdown of it another 6 times or so. Amazing.
I discovered this band in 2013. My punk and metal friends acted as though I was speaking in a foreign tongue when I mentioned my discovery of Isis on UA-cam. They responded as though, "oh, I never mentioned this band to you?". And my response was, "of course you didn't, cause if you did this band would've been the top discussion of our inebriated rants on music." "Oh", was the common response from my friends who already took the holy elixir that is Isis. Yet knowing that in the year of 2013, I still listen to them like a fanboy! This band, in terms of instrumentation, song lyrics, progression of the form, pseudo themed albums, and well thought out lyrics- what's not to like about them? They were the antithesis of Metal, but the harbinger of a more conscientious, sublime form of an art form that was unacceptable.
I saw this band for the first time in '00 opening for the Dillinger Escape Plan and Candiria. Yes it was as incredible as it sounds. Panopticon is my favorite era and I was there at every show on every tour. This song is unbridled greatness being exercised and flaunted in a remarkably free, unselfconscious, way. They revel in their extreme ability to wield such heaviness in such a flavorful and awe inspiring manner, while at the same time continuing to build tension and excitement for these huge gloriously satisfying pay-off crescendos. The statement "The Apotheosis of Rock" is borderline comical, but god damn if they aren't actually pulling it off here.
I love the ambient music and sounds they play in between songs live. Wish I could see them. Maybe they get back together one day. Who knows, the reason they quit was because they felt they did all they thought they could do as band. Maybe they feel different one day?
coolest thing ever when Aaron breaks a string, makes a loop with his looper pedal so nothing drops out while he switches guitars. Smooth...... Sucks I never got to see them live.
One thing I wish Isis made more of is Live Dvd's! I'm so glad they produced this one since Panopticon would have to be my favorite Isis era. Although, Wavering Radiant would also be nice to see on a large high-def television with surround sound and a bowl loaded. That would be fucking bad-ass!
@27stonedaviators Yeah,,, I often play that climax breakdown just by itself, as much as I love all of Panopticon... It's one of my favourite Isis moments, or just musical moments period. Totally ecstatic, inspired, unabashed, fucking BRILLIANCE.
To the fellow with the outros Aztek92 [for some reason i can't reply to your comment], Garden of Light best outro - followed by So did We / Hym and ofc this one and don't forget In fiction and Beginning and the End. Also, start of Garden of Light with those pitched notes echoed ... Isis Rules Forever!
How do we tell Aaron Turner to reunite and make more music. I mean music like this is relevant no matter what decade it is. Aaron if you see this please consider!
i could never get sick of this song...or this album...or this band.
Aaron is wearing a Joy Division shirt...yesss.....In other news, no matter how many times I hear this song, I can't go without replaying the last breakdown of it another 6 times or so. Amazing.
living in the moment is awesome, fuck your past, fuck your future, just live and breath. thats what music is about
I discovered this band in 2013. My punk and metal friends acted as though I was speaking in a foreign tongue when I mentioned my discovery of Isis on UA-cam. They responded as though, "oh, I never mentioned this band to you?". And my response was, "of course you didn't, cause if you did this band would've been the top discussion of our inebriated rants on music." "Oh", was the common response from my friends who already took the holy elixir that is Isis. Yet knowing that in the year of 2013, I still listen to them like a fanboy! This band, in terms of instrumentation, song lyrics, progression of the form, pseudo themed albums, and well thought out lyrics- what's not to like about them? They were the antithesis of Metal, but the harbinger of a more conscientious, sublime form of an art form that was unacceptable.
I saw this band for the first time in '00 opening for the Dillinger Escape Plan and Candiria. Yes it was as incredible as it sounds. Panopticon is my favorite era and I was there at every show on every tour. This song is unbridled greatness being exercised and flaunted in a remarkably free, unselfconscious, way. They revel in their extreme ability to wield such heaviness in such a flavorful and awe inspiring manner, while at the same time continuing to build tension and excitement for these huge gloriously satisfying pay-off crescendos. The statement "The Apotheosis of Rock" is borderline comical, but god damn if they aren't actually pulling it off here.
Pure beauty in sound.
This is the song/vid that made me find Isis. I have all their albums and have signed tickets and albums :) so good
This song just blows the epic scale ...
At 4:50 he puts tap delay and changes guitars cause the last string is broken.Great skill.
Vaggelis ker it's looper actually
No matter. Still, it is a god-level skill.
And is still able to tune that PRS fast as fuck and come back into his part one time. DIY baby
@@charmicarmicat2981 Pretty sure it's a les paul?
I honestly did not realize there even was a problem untill I've read this comment.
Thanks for pointing out how awesome this was
I love the ambient music and sounds they play in between songs live. Wish I could see them. Maybe they get back together one day. Who knows, the reason they quit was because they felt they did all they thought they could do as band. Maybe they feel different one day?
I love the way Aaron Harris seems to be drumming pretty much on the fly during a lot of those breaks... I love his drumming style.
On the absence of truth he's destroying pretty much everything before in history. With no doubt the best drumming I ever heard.
Discovered this band in 2014. I hate myself.
Neku Julio same here...
I know right
Missed them live because I confused june/july
I feel your pain, started listening to them about a year or two before they broke up and passed up at least one opportunity to go see them
coolest thing ever when Aaron breaks a string, makes a loop with his looper pedal so nothing drops out while he switches guitars. Smooth...... Sucks I never got to see them live.
Man, I wish I could've seen these guys when they were around.
One thing I wish Isis made more of is Live Dvd's! I'm so glad they produced this one since Panopticon would have to be my favorite Isis era. Although, Wavering Radiant would also be nice to see on a large high-def television with surround sound and a bowl loaded. That would be fucking bad-ass!
Damn just discoverd this band...have been missing so much
Omg they are stunning live. Got to buy the dvd.
The infernal ferocity of the outro in "Wrists Of Kings" is up there as well...
Buy this DVD...Greatness...
3:21 - Hello, Mr. Zappa.
@27stonedaviators Yeah,,, I often play that climax breakdown just by itself, as much as I love all of Panopticon... It's one of my favourite Isis moments, or just musical moments period. Totally ecstatic, inspired, unabashed, fucking BRILLIANCE.
In a word : GENIUSES
Woah that was good
We are living in their darker visions...
dear lord!!!
To the fellow with the outros Aztek92 [for some reason i can't reply to your comment], Garden of Light best outro - followed by So did We / Hym and ofc this one and don't forget In fiction and Beginning and the End. Also, start of Garden of Light with those pitched notes echoed ... Isis Rules Forever!
@rrippp I empathise with both of you. Lately that's been the first thing I've thought to play every goddamned time I sit down with a guitar.
Man this song feels extremely prescient during Covid
aaron is The God
Fuck. yes.
Apotheosis of rock. Eternal 5 stars.
How do we tell Aaron Turner to reunite and make more music. I mean music like this is relevant no matter what decade it is. Aaron if you see this please consider!
Is it there? Are they there?
Aaron looks like Shaggy's older, angrier brother.
does anyone know what keyboards/synths Bryant uses? thanks
Lucky dog
They're awesome.
Also give: pelican, rosetta, callisto, minsk, russian circles, mouth of the architect, tides from nebula,.... a chance....
kevxxxedge never forget cult of luna!
fall of efrafa