Been on a cynic kick today, rewatching old videos that totally blew me away when I was young lad first getting into this band. So sad both Sean's are gone :(
I will never forgive myself for not knowing that gig was on and that I had a chance to see CYNIC !!! in all its glory. and DAMN they deserve so much more crowd
I loooooooove cynic .....I looooove portal and I loooive this song.....yes I'm a cynic lover and yes I think cynic has always and always will be underated
Just so everyone knows, the Portal album was finally re-mastered and officially released in a limited "fans-only" edition and sold during their last tour. search it on discogs.
This line-up is in fact more Portal than Cynic. The bassist here (Chris Kringel) was the original Portal bassist. He was about to record Focus but Paul and Sean decided to use Malone for the record and Chris for the tour + the next album feature him. That album was the portal demo and he kept working with them on Aeon Spoke. Btw, Portal demo was done after Focus, but some songs were done around the same time.
Also omg bro the Portal Tapes is one of the most underrated records ever. I think that album is the musical equivalent of what religious people want to experience in life. Its a pinnacle of music. Also, thanks for telling about Aeon Spoke, definitely will check them out now
@drumninmer34 It's a Portal song; Portal were formed after Cynic disbanded. They've only released one demo, but it's not hard to find on the Internet. On that note, I hope to GOD Cynic re-record some of those songs for their next album.
They used a vocoder on the album, but live it's definitely real-time pitch correction. You can clearly hear how the tone always "jumps" to the correct pitch. This was made popular by Cher with "Believe", you can check the video out. ;)
@THEWRETCHEDCRYPT The clicks and synth pads are a recording. The effect on the guitar is commonly called a volume swell, which is achieved either via playing around with a volume pedal or automatically (kind of like an Auto-Wah). I'm pretty sure the guitarist here uses the latter method, which is achieved with pedals such as Boss SG-1 Slow Gear and Behringer SM200 Slow Motion (the latter being a blatant copy of the former, but the Boss one is discontinued anyway).
For us, Cynic fans it was great to see them. But half if the crowd had no clue at all who those guys were on the stage and they didn't enjoy their music. Sean Reinert was brilliant. R.I.P.
I freaked out because thats David Husvik, the drummer of my favorite band Extol! haha a huge fan of Cynic too. also, Paul is definitely high, i can tell by how he butchers the solo lol
This song is fucking sick, it has such a mellow feel to it...has any one heard the studio version..if not you gotta listen!! i uploaded the song but fucking UA-cam blocked..
screams and other sounds they cant make atm. like they dont have a synth or a growler so they took those from the master track, put one channel into the pa, and the other into the drummers ear so he could count the songs off.
Probably to play the synthesizer track, As you can see they don' t have a keyboardist. That's the only thing I can imagine it being used for. I doubt it'd be a metronome.
heard? is that a joke? his name is sean malone, just go check out their first album "Focus" or youtube it..... or google malone and find his bass and chapman stick work on his own site.
Probably yeah. PM me your email. Why did people give me a thumbs down? You know you can't buy it people, and the cyniconline website gave the demo to me for free. So go ahead. Give me a thumbs down.
Portal's best song on the album, along side of Circle, and Endless Endeavors
this solo makes me cry its so good
Been on a cynic kick today, rewatching old videos that totally blew me away when I was young lad first getting into this band. So sad both Sean's are gone :(
Here after learning about Sean's passing. My heart is broken. You will always be remembered.
I will never forgive myself for not knowing that gig was on and that I had a chance to see CYNIC !!!
in all its glory. and DAMN they deserve so much more crowd
Ten years from this beauty...
... Y nunca pudimos tenerlos en Chile 😢
This song perfectly captures the feeling of looking into the sky at night. I don't know how they did it! Cynic rules!
Majestic, great mix especially from a live show. Legends on that stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, behold David Husvik (Extol) at 2:54 ! Dude seems a big Death and Cynic fan.
That fucking guitar solo at the end kills me everytime.
Absolutely love all the portal songs. Stellar album
I loooooooove cynic .....I looooove portal and I loooive this song.....yes I'm a cynic lover and yes I think cynic has always and always will be underated
after all these years, still comin back for this one. amazing
Just so everyone knows, the Portal album was finally re-mastered and officially released in a limited "fans-only" edition and sold during their last tour.
search it on discogs.
This line-up is in fact more Portal than Cynic. The bassist here (Chris Kringel) was the original Portal bassist. He was about to record Focus but Paul and Sean decided to use Malone for the record and Chris for the tour + the next album feature him. That album was the portal demo and he kept working with them on Aeon Spoke.
Btw, Portal demo was done after Focus, but some songs were done around the same time.
Portal is so much more beautiful than Focus which says a lot, because Focus is absolutely amazing
Also omg bro the Portal Tapes is one of the most underrated records ever. I think that album is the musical equivalent of what religious people want to experience in life. Its a pinnacle of music. Also, thanks for telling about Aeon Spoke, definitely will check them out now
A DEVINE MYSTIC COSMIC SONG!!!
My all time favorite band in the world. Hail Cynic.
I've never gotten high, but this seems like a druggie's paradise. I feel high listening to it.
@drumninmer34 It's a Portal song; Portal were formed after Cynic disbanded. They've only released one demo, but it's not hard to find on the Internet. On that note, I hope to GOD Cynic re-record some of those songs for their next album.
They used a vocoder on the album, but live it's definitely real-time pitch correction. You can clearly hear how the tone always "jumps" to the correct pitch. This was made popular by Cher with "Believe", you can check the video out. ;)
@THEWRETCHEDCRYPT The clicks and synth pads are a recording. The effect on the guitar is commonly called a volume swell, which is achieved either via playing around with a volume pedal or automatically (kind of like an Auto-Wah). I'm pretty sure the guitarist here uses the latter method, which is achieved with pedals such as Boss SG-1 Slow Gear and Behringer SM200 Slow Motion (the latter being a blatant copy of the former, but the Boss one is discontinued anyway).
I know this comment is 13 years old but the effect on Paul’s guitar is a flanger.
absolutely incredible....
A great song for me to listen to when I wanna be relaxed and fall a sleep to.
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
If you get the 'Focus' Re-release that came out in 2004, it has the Portal demo on it.
much better paul's voice ! man you are a GENIUS i love you !
by far my favorite song by them
Now this is some trippy stuff..
Great song.
same here man,, and they played 10 mins from my apt.
pissed is an understatement for me
Exelent song
You can download the entire demo off of Chris Kringal's (the bassist on the demo and in this video) website.
thnx
Does anyone have tabs/cover of the solo? I just can't figure it out :/
Yes, I did.
The Focus re-release only has 3 songs from the Portal demo.
The complete demo has 10 songs.
Hey Paul! We are waiting for you in Hungary on Wednesday, 01.07 in Budapest! It's good to see yoou live. Cynic rules!
How was it? Bless
For us, Cynic fans it was great to see them. But half if the crowd had no clue at all who those guys were on the stage and they didn't enjoy their music. Sean Reinert was brilliant. R.I.P.
God that solo tone is amazing
exemplary work, truly. and i am beyond fuckin pissed that i missed them with the faceless, AND meshuggah
Ipod Classic FTW!
Most epic guitar solo of all time
i bought the expanded edition cynic-focus cd, and this is on it
pause at 2:06 ... :3
this band is awesome btw! I love them!! ♥
3:48 ahhh! speechless!
I just learned Endless Endeavors. I love playing it.
this line up was oddly enough the Portal line up without the keyboard player
i've been noticed about that too, and i send the video to david
Backing track most likely as well as a count in most likely so the parts play at the right time.
god.. this song is divine.. but.
I'd like SO MUCH, TO SEE ONCE Cynic playing "Circle" LIVE. sadly no Aruna around..
Yea the guitar is Steinberger. I also got one.
But the guitar strap is a mistery i guess.
Cosmos = Bliss.
As said, this thingy is called pitch correction. It always corrects the pitch of the tone to a half-tone or however you set it up
@XxSconeManxX its not preservation rather experimentation
Every time i hear him speak i picture Van Driessen (hippie teacher) from beavis and butt-head lol
sorry to hear that
2: 57 Alien!!!
@Megadedly yes megadeth and cynic, thats all you need
@JacobMinyard I think he's hitting the far edge of the cymbal with his sticks. no idea why
as far as i see kris(in this vid) is playing a fretless bass, hes only using fret marks:P
i know its late but I think it plays the synth and growls for the songs
I freaked out because thats David Husvik, the drummer of my favorite band Extol! haha a huge fan of Cynic too.
also, Paul is definitely high, i can tell by how he butchers the solo lol
When you're trying to learn the solo but the camera cuts... At least it will point me to the right direction
@ihatenatwolf Thanks man! \m/
This song is fucking sick, it has such a mellow feel to it...has any one heard the studio version..if not you gotta listen!! i uploaded the song but fucking UA-cam blocked..
@ItsNotaTuhmah whos playing guitar along with Paul in this video?
haha, i was thinking the exact same thing.
screams and other sounds they cant make atm. like they dont have a synth or a growler so they took those from the master track, put one channel into the pa, and the other into the drummers ear so he could count the songs off.
@actaylorr no the guitarist wasnt in portal
@ihatenatwolf i thought post ment after?
Possibly. Paul = JH + Eastern philosophy + musical genius + trustworthy appearance.
sadus man sadus
I think they had got microphone problems :D
+Black Heart It's not problems, it's the vocoder.
Armindo Ribeiro yeah but the signal IS cutting out
Good info man. Can't seem to find the website though. Can you help me out with an address?
@walshy0001 you should!
I have the whole Portal album, I can send it to anyone on MSN if they want. It has no viruses. I dont even know how to use viruses.
Is there a reason why Sean hits the cymbals in the beginning with what it looks like his wrists. Is this to make it quieter than hitting a stick?
@focus727
what the hell are you talking about? Paul has ALWAYS been the vocalist.
@blackwaterdrowning this song+mushrooms
Reinert is like "bitch please" the song is too simple for him
Probably to play the synthesizer track, As you can see they don' t have a keyboardist. That's the only thing I can imagine it being used for. I doubt it'd be a metronome.
What album is this off of?? I can't seem to find it! :( HELP! I NEED MORE CYNIC!
Cynic -- Portal tapes
Never too late for am answer XD
what's the ipod for??
What voice effect do they use live? It doesn't sound like a vocoder.
Smart dudes in Norway, actually wearing Earplugs.
What guitarstrap does Paul use here?
Anyone other than me that freaks out when the scary dude walks towards the camera at 2:55?
what does paul use for his vocals?
Oh no one respond i guess those are Steinbergs guitars if i presume :)
wat guitar is paul using??
David Senescu
This was by portal, not cynic, a split off group from cynic. Read the description!
heard? is that a joke?
his name is sean malone, just go check out their first album "Focus" or youtube it..... or google malone and find his bass and chapman stick work on his own site.
Hey Paul, having trouble with the mic? lol
Nope.
Their demo wasn't officially released and they never performed live.
Very.
this ones entitled.... cosmos
lol that made me laugh paul sounded weird..
Probably yeah. PM me your email. Why did people give me a thumbs down? You know you can't buy it people, and the cyniconline website gave the demo to me for free. So go ahead. Give me a thumbs down.
for free?
Lol.. he says "i LONG to live with some celestial beings...that wasnt a condisending lol just a friendly one
Super emocional :(
two feets from Nirvana.
This is amazing but it's just not the same without the female singer.
I love the Portal era but i can't stand Cynic with those voice effects, it's so caricate...