Anchor (8 string song) - Rob Scallon

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2013
  • Anchor EP (Tour Edition) is out everywhere!
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    It's also on Spotify, Amazon, Google Play and really everywhere music usually is...
    tab: tinyurl.com/AnchorTab
    lesson video: • How to play Anchor (& ...
    The guitar is a Schecter Omen-8
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    I got this 8 string not too long ago after a viewer messaged me suggesting that I get one. I've since been playing it constantly. Here's the first song I've released with it :)
    Hope you enjoy it!
    Much thanks to my good friend Louis for all his help during filming.
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  • @ClovissenpaiDotR
    @ClovissenpaiDotR 8 років тому +711

    BLONGGGG dabudabudebu BLONGGG dabudebadubi BLONGGG dabudebadubadebudebadebaduba

  • @maeb9131
    @maeb9131 8 років тому +3261

    nice to see an 8 string used for something other than djent

    • @TheZPil
      @TheZPil 8 років тому +43

      +Logan Finn Clearly you've never heard of Mestis or animals as leaders

    • @actuallyasriel
      @actuallyasriel 8 років тому +189

      animals as leaders is djent you have lost

    • @loganplourde886
      @loganplourde886 8 років тому +100

      ladies and djentlemen, we have a winner

    • @harrysheard6912
      @harrysheard6912 7 років тому +30

      Animals as leaders only has a couple of songs that's are djent ish like CAFO for example but most songs like physical education are not djent at all

    • @yogscastrepic
      @yogscastrepic 7 років тому +14

      *cough cough* miracle of sound *cough cough*

  • @MrSpartanm33
    @MrSpartanm33 8 років тому +1477

    This is what he does when he's waiting for his clothes to wash.

    • @mash556
      @mash556 7 років тому +8

      MrSpartanm33 fuck that got me

    • @JoshuaMunan
      @JoshuaMunan 4 роки тому +9

      He's Waiting for his one maroon shirt

    • @ilyjahconti1225
      @ilyjahconti1225 4 роки тому +2

      Joshua Munan lmao

    • @londonschabes8641
      @londonschabes8641 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah Ill just write a quickie while I wait... ya know whatever

    • @metal_musician4458
      @metal_musician4458 3 роки тому +3

      You should see the ene music video

  • @jackjackson2026
    @jackjackson2026 8 років тому +797

    Rob's the only guy I know who can bring me to tears in a utility room.

  • @parkerpetty3314
    @parkerpetty3314 9 років тому +1987

    Imagine how special he feels, everyone commenting on how talented he his, telling him how his music is amazing, yet he stays so humble about it, honestly the ability to make music is one of the greatest feelings in the world.

    • @kylejennyhurd9649
      @kylejennyhurd9649 8 років тому +71

      yet he still has a great sense of humor

    • @Aichomancer
      @Aichomancer 8 років тому +41

      +Parker Petty He stays humble about it because for gifted individuals like him it's really easy to compose things like this. The only difficulty comes from playing the compositions, at least for me cause I compose a lot better than I play.

    • @Owen-wx5ex
      @Owen-wx5ex 8 років тому +2

      +Parker Petty no one cares

    • @parkerpetty3314
      @parkerpetty3314 8 років тому +8

      Brian Fantana 60% of the time, it works every time

    • @Owen-wx5ex
      @Owen-wx5ex 8 років тому +2

      +Parker Petty eyyyyyy my boi

  • @robscallon
    @robscallon  9 років тому +513

    If anyone is interested/ has an 8 string.
    Here's the tab :)
    tinyurl.com/AnchorTab

    • @JohnGreco
      @JohnGreco 9 років тому +4

      Sick technique dude! I love the intro! and thanks for the tab. Odd tuning.

    • @ingriddi6243
      @ingriddi6243 9 років тому +2

    • @AntonioAdame1
      @AntonioAdame1 9 років тому +12

      that was a really beautiful song

    • @ThatOneWrestlingGuy
      @ThatOneWrestlingGuy 9 років тому +7

      it may be a lil late but.. just wow!! that song gave me goosebumps! very well done!

    • @thepretender9140
      @thepretender9140 9 років тому

      Now that is THE talent!

  • @jakethornton7
    @jakethornton7 8 років тому +2552

    Sooo can we get a reupload of Anchor on your signature?

    • @fernandomateo7305
      @fernandomateo7305 8 років тому +70

      you deserve a cookie. a big fat cookie!

    • @jakethornton7
      @jakethornton7 8 років тому +19

      +Fernando Mateo Aww thanks.

    • @Nachtopus
      @Nachtopus 8 років тому +50

      +Jake Thornton He plays it on his new signature for a second in one of Jared's recent vids. But yes I'd LOVE to see a full rerecording.

    • @jakethornton7
      @jakethornton7 8 років тому +27

      +metalmusician6798 Yeah I saw that. A lot of his ambient clean tunes could use a signature re-upload.

    • @Nachtopus
      @Nachtopus 8 років тому +13

      +Jake Thornton Definitely! A lot of times the EMG pickups don't work to the cleans' advantage (specifically in his 9 string stuff).

  • @TheRealRedWolf
    @TheRealRedWolf 7 років тому +1335

    This song brings me back to my happiest and darkest hours...this song has been with me through some shit folks. From lying there cuddling with my girl and having deep conversations with this in the background, to when I was in my room empty inside after being cheated on. Either way, this song made me feel better. THIS IS MUSIC!!
    Thank you Rob Scallon for this beautiful masterpiece.

    • @skin_e_guy
      @skin_e_guy 6 років тому +38

      TheRealRedWolf sorry that this happened to you man, no one deserves this, my prayers and hopes are with you.

    • @ianwrecked
      @ianwrecked 6 років тому +10

      I feel you.

    • @thegamertaku144
      @thegamertaku144 6 років тому +7

      Harsh life fam, good luck

    • @LeonidasKaragiannis
      @LeonidasKaragiannis 6 років тому +16

      Dude I feel the exact same way. I even feel extreme nostalgia if I accidentally put this on a regular night and start tearing up for no apparent reason

    • @HugoPortoFerraro
      @HugoPortoFerraro 6 років тому +4

      Its funny how, from the same music, you´ve fed fillness and emptiness feelings. Does this tell anything about your psychology love setting to you? Hope you´re okay already

  • @chriszoupa7898
    @chriszoupa7898 10 років тому +815

    I came here for metal ukelele covers and then had my heart touched. SO BEAUTIFUL! Heaps of feels.

    • @Hispanic_at_the_disco717
      @Hispanic_at_the_disco717 10 років тому +5

      ***** you don't pay attention much do you?

    • @darkmasterchief227
      @darkmasterchief227 10 років тому

      Jay JayJay oh hey friend what are you doing here?

    • @Hispanic_at_the_disco717
      @Hispanic_at_the_disco717 10 років тому

      darkmasterchief227 Oh shit I didn't even read the name. Hey Lulu!

    • @powerslave0606
      @powerslave0606 6 років тому +1

      Same, I came for cello and uke metal covers; and original songs like Envy or Chronosil. But his chill tunes are beautiful as hell.

  • @TheAlpacaAlliance
    @TheAlpacaAlliance 9 років тому +246

    I think this is the first time I've heard an 8 string played in a style that wasn't either djent or some sort of technical metal lol

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 9 років тому +20

      check out javier reyes's solo material. or even charlie hunter. ..

    • @enzio24
      @enzio24 9 років тому +1

      i agree man and its so ambient and clean i love it!!!!! kids you don't have to get an 8 string plug it into an axe fx and then tight chug people need to be original like Rob is. Kudos to you rob :). I love that tone man its so clean and pure sounding, great job.

    • @ChaboyAnthony
      @ChaboyAnthony 9 років тому +1

      Check out Zac Tiessen and Little Tybee.

    • @jdiz
      @jdiz 7 років тому

      What about aal

  • @mjfan19950510
    @mjfan19950510 Рік тому +22

    Can't believe it's 10 years old already. I was still a schoolman going in my senior year living at grandmas old soviet bloc unrenovated room. With laptop and this music I felt hella futuristic. Wow time flies.

  • @CherylPorterVocalCoach
    @CherylPorterVocalCoach 3 роки тому +279

    I love this song!!!

  • @evancre
    @evancre 8 років тому +630

    My mom recently died... April 10th and I'm back listening to songs like Anchor and the beautiful sounds reminds me of her beauty. Thank you Rob.

    • @natahtakaizumi1987
      @natahtakaizumi1987 5 років тому +26

      i hope she's in a better place 🙏

    • @marcoantoniotorres4924
      @marcoantoniotorres4924 5 років тому +18

      Evan Crenshaw Sorry for your loss.

    • @Flaveus
      @Flaveus 5 років тому +11

      It’s awesome how really beautiful music like this song can make you remember someone really special🙏

    • @evancre
      @evancre 5 років тому +9

      @@Flaveus Thank you. Till this day it still applies.

    • @Cmmf_
      @Cmmf_ 4 роки тому +3

      Hope you're doing okay man, your mother will be with you everywhere you go

  • @iWant2BeASaiyan
    @iWant2BeASaiyan 8 років тому +656

    while djent is good and all.. this is a masterpiece. it feels very nostalgic.

    • @zanew.1324
      @zanew.1324 6 років тому +1

      200th like :p

    • @RyneMurray23
      @RyneMurray23 4 роки тому +1

      Completely one of a kind. No other song sounds like this

    • @savepointsyt
      @savepointsyt 3 роки тому +7

      @@RyneMurray23 nearly the entire genre of midwest emo sounds like this, I would def check it out

    • @jackmessaros5313
      @jackmessaros5313 3 роки тому +2

      @@savepointsyt definitely resembles Midwest emo

    • @SlyHikari03
      @SlyHikari03 Рік тому

      This is definitely what the instrument was intended for.

  • @floppydisk4500
    @floppydisk4500 6 років тому +107

    On the day of your death, many who were touched by your music will return to the internet and listen to the songs you have done and feel your very essence. This is your immortality Mr.Scallon.

  • @nomad1517
    @nomad1517 7 років тому +126

    I remember listening to this two years ago, was going through some shit. This song got me through it.

    • @slayves9990
      @slayves9990 7 років тому +10

      I read this comment while listening to this song and I swear, for a brief moment, I felt everything you were going though.

    • @nomad1517
      @nomad1517 7 років тому +2

      Maybe. What did you feel.

    • @LeonidasKaragiannis
      @LeonidasKaragiannis 7 років тому +3

      A change in your life scenery in general, and I am tempted to believe it was autumn

    • @GamerGeekThug
      @GamerGeekThug 7 років тому +7

      it funny how it can do that even though it has no lyrics

  • @SilverLightGamingHD
    @SilverLightGamingHD 9 років тому +101

    As soon as I saw 8 string I assumed it was gonna be some djent heavy stuff, but I'm amazed this has beautifully taken advantage of all 8 strings and not just for chugging! XD This is such an amazing piece of music :)

  • @schectergang9114
    @schectergang9114 4 роки тому +22

    This is the first song I showed my grandma and she said “he’s cool and talented” you get the grandma seal of approval Mr Scallon.

  • @Damianvlds
    @Damianvlds 8 років тому +171

    this song was in my head while i was hugging the girl i love... one of the best moments of all my life

  • @benl.4577
    @benl.4577 6 років тому +104

    "But you get the best tone here"
    "IT'S NOT EVEN PLUGGED IN"
    "asdhasdhkahsduiasdbaids"

    • @Lanita111
      @Lanita111 2 роки тому

      "You're not using it for laundry!
      But I got the best tone in this room
      Best tone? It's not plugged in!"

  • @MarkThomasMusic
    @MarkThomasMusic 9 років тому +105

    I stumbled upon this song just mindlessly wandering around UA-cam. I have found myself in a pretty depressing spot and I have listened to you play this about 7 times now... It's really beautiful brother. Thanks for sharing this with us

  • @Tobinicus
    @Tobinicus 10 років тому +82

    Thumbs up if you normally hate youtube add's but were thankful to discover Rob through one

    • @robscallon
      @robscallon  10 років тому +20

      Thanks :)

    • @Tobinicus
      @Tobinicus 10 років тому +4

      No problem. I love watching your videos, makes my day. Especially the Mad Libs vids and the stuff you did with Pete

  • @hobostrength4737
    @hobostrength4737 8 років тому +21

    Incredible use of natural harmonics and tapping. I love everything about this. the reverb, vibratos, the accents of percussive playing. it's amazing

  • @sinistrality7883
    @sinistrality7883 2 роки тому +18

    Imagine going to Guitar Center asking for their 24 fret 8-strings and when you want to try it out, instead of hearing Hardass Djent, you play beautiful clean stuff like this.

  • @cardinalargie
    @cardinalargie 9 років тому +67

    This is calming as fuck

  • @jakesegdirb
    @jakesegdirb 9 років тому +26

    This song is why I bought an 8 string, I got a left handed Schecter Omen-8 and it's awesome. Thanks for giving me the motivation to play again Rob. Keep up the good work!

    • @jaydude311
      @jaydude311 9 років тому

      They make them in Left-Handed versions?!!! MUST. GET. ONE. NOW!

    • @jakesegdirb
      @jakesegdirb 9 років тому

      Here is a link: www.amazon.com/Schecter-OMEN-8-Handed-8-String-Electric/dp/B00740AZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424541219&sr=8-1&keywords=left+handed+8+string+guitar

    • @LeeAllanGuitar
      @LeeAllanGuitar 9 років тому

      Jake Bridges This song makes me want to get an 8-string! Opens up new styles for me.

  • @austinrobinson2036
    @austinrobinson2036 7 років тому +598

    no joke you're probably one of the best guitar players I've ever heard

  • @NickkAtNyte
    @NickkAtNyte 5 років тому +14

    Five years after hearing this song for the first time, when I close my eyes and listen, I still get chills, butterflies, and tears building. This is truly a beautiful piece of work. I found this when I was going through a very deep depression, much like it seems others have, and Anchor, as well as many of your other songs, helped me get through it. You are one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. I've been subscribed for a while and I never plan on unsubscribing.
    Keep up the fantastic work Rob. You've got 1.5 million subscribers who love it.

  • @Toleyshreds
    @Toleyshreds 5 років тому +6

    Literally the only album I listened to during 2017. Sitting in my room on a cold winters night listening to a collapse, sitting out in the sunlight listening to anchor during the summer, and watching rain fall and lightning shoot across the sky while listening to Le Gentil & the Transit of Venus during the spring. So amazing and perfect.

  • @Amorvan22
    @Amorvan22 8 років тому +407

    What is your deter-djent ?

  • @ghostr3d34
    @ghostr3d34 Рік тому +2

    It's been officially 10 years today, on July 3rd 2023 that this beautiful song was released! 🎉 Man time flies by... 😢
    Thanks for all the great work and the music you do Rob; keep going and never stop! 💪😁

  • @nickharrison211
    @nickharrison211 7 років тому +18

    Maybe the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

  • @Raylockthehellion
    @Raylockthehellion 9 років тому +870

    I... MUST... GET... AN... 8STRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @robscallon
      @robscallon  9 років тому +122

      ;)

    • @BurnMarilynOfficial
      @BurnMarilynOfficial 9 років тому +5

      Rob Scallon Dude this is incredible! very inspiring :D thanks!

    • @johnnywebb2652
      @johnnywebb2652 9 років тому +84

      I bought my son a Schecter sls 8 string, blackout pickups, dot inlays (no skulls or batwing shit) for his birthday. Awesome guitar, best present he ever got he reckons, plays gjent/metal in a band but is now watching the master, Rob Scallon for ideas and the capabilities of this guitar and styles. Let the young explore and create their own music and not be stymied by what we think guitars should sound like. Learning to play and improving is a life long journey that bring us endless hours of enjoyment. Keep the faith, we are all part of the guitar community, cheers.

    • @TheVashnessItself99
      @TheVashnessItself99 9 років тому +13

      johnnywebb tosin abasi is all I have to say to your comment, good that your son isn't too busy playing Xbox like every other kid these days

    • @johnnywebb2652
      @johnnywebb2652 9 років тому +12

      Octavian Malcolm Tosin is great and my son is a fan already. We all love virtuosity & imagination.

  • @dojix96
    @dojix96 9 років тому +32

    By far my favourite song you've ever composed.

  • @KaydenBrickhouse
    @KaydenBrickhouse 8 років тому +535

    am I the only one who thinks it's weird that he playing a magnificent song he made,on top of a washing machine

    • @cyl4018
      @cyl4018 8 років тому +54

      Hehe, he's so smart though. He knows he can get the clearest sound in the laundry room. I love Rob in everyway

    • @blastoise114
      @blastoise114 7 років тому +101

      Cleanest sound*

    • @cyl4018
      @cyl4018 7 років тому +5

      +Blastoise114 I dunno really, both look right for me

    • @alex_dot_org5512
      @alex_dot_org5512 7 років тому +24

      Kayden Brickhouse BUt yOu geT tHE bEst tOne iN thIs rOOm

    • @mk_rexx
      @mk_rexx 6 років тому +20

      Alex likes Movies tHe GuItAr'S nOt EvEn PlUgGeD In, MaN!

  • @stevenapexresidual7930
    @stevenapexresidual7930 8 років тому +12

    rob scallon quite possibly is the best musician I've ever fucking seen!

  • @bveracka
    @bveracka 8 років тому +179

    As a fingerstyle guitarist myself, I really appreciate this piece. I'm so happy to see somebody *truly playing an extended-range guitar* instead of using the low tuning like a percussion instrument like so many metal-heads are doing. It's wonderful that fingerstyle and classical styles of playing are becoming more popular and getting more attention from guitarists who otherwise would just be chord-chopping. Music has to evolve to stay relevant, and this is an excellent example of that ideal in practice. Hopefully more musicians wake-up and stop all the copy-cat crap and carve their own path like Mr. Scallon here. Fantastic!

    • @Aichomancer
      @Aichomancer 8 років тому +11

      +Brandon Veracka Because your way to play an 8 string guitar is the only right way.
      No matter how you look at it, the only way an instrument can be percussive is if it involves some form of a stick or hammer whacking something else, and I don't see many deathcore and metalcore bands whacking their guitars with sticks and hammers.
      I love this beautiful piece for what it is, but I still think that the badass djent style is more for me any day as long as there's lead guitar played over it, like The Raven Autarchy or Ascariasis do. I love the sound of a distortion and to me it sounds great as long as you don't play more than 3 or maybe 4 max notes at the same time, but having a lead guitar, a harmony guitar playing a generic third above it, and a rhythm guitar playing a breakdown, is what sounds the most beautiful to me of anything.
      I don't think that everyone needs to do this to play right though, and you need to get your ego in check because you haven't stated anything but your opinion yet you also claim everyone should be doing as you say. Just give it a rest, because people like what they like, and as long as they don't impose it as the right way like you do, then it's fine.

    • @bveracka
      @bveracka 8 років тому +6

      Alucard the Aichomancer You are assuming my comment means that anyone who doesn't play fingerstyle is stupid; that is NOT what I said...not even close. In metal, flat-picking is *definitely* the most popular method because it works well with the genre. I never said there was a right or wrong way to play your guitar, nor did I say everyone should play that way. You completely misunderstood that comment.

    • @Aichomancer
      @Aichomancer 8 років тому +1

      Brandon Veracka Sorry for the misunderstanding but I was misled by you saying "truly playing an extended range guitar" so yeah my bad I suppose
      I want to get a 7 or 8 string just so that I can do my djenty stuff without having to constantly switch my 6 string back and forth between standard tuning and 6 semitones down in drop G#. I love shredding and making breakdowns, and even if I had just a 7 string I just need to tune it half a step down and drop the lowest string to have the exact same range as my guitar now but I can still shred without my higher strings bending like rubber every time I touch them (by the way breakdowns and solos sound badass when you sandwich them in between eachother man)

    • @atranfanatic
      @atranfanatic 8 років тому +3

      +Brandon Veracka I actually play in standard tune. I don't like going a half step down, because it would be a pain in the arse to tune it back. Besides, I have learned over the years to play in the standard tuning. I am not anywhere close to Rob's talent. But I play with heart, and do my absolute best. I have a long ways to go though. All aside, Rob is an amazing and talented musician. What a huge inspiration he is. Makes me want to pick up my axe, and try much harder.

    • @bveracka
      @bveracka 8 років тому +3

      atranfanatic Practice, practice, practice; it's the only way to hone your skill. Not to mention, at some point during hours of practicing, you come to really enjoy it--at least I do. I've been (strictly speaking) unemployed for a couple of years now and I play so much that I've come to really like it--almost like "second nature" or whatever you like to call it. I've definitely found quite a bit of inner peace (and honed my playing skills a lot) since I started practicing more seriously. Even if you've got a full-time job if you set an hour a day aside to practice--and be sure to really practice and not just jam with yourself--then you'll grow in ways you never thought possible.
      As for talent, while some of us are undoubtedly born with a flair for music, you CAN become talented through sheer dedication. I always try not to let the "amazingness" of my guitar heroes get me down and thinking "I'll never be THAT good". We can ALL achieve amazing things! Good musicianship and playing isn't all about technique, it's about heart, and if you've got that (as you said), then you're gonna go places musically if you keep on truckin'!
      Finally, when it comes to tuning, I've personally just enjoyed messing around with different ones. More recently I've met several guys who tune to either a higher or lower A standard. A friend of mine tunes to A444. I read an article about how tuning to A432 instead of A440 is apparently more pleasing to the human ear (as well as a whole bunch of weird pseudo-science-y stuff). Years ago--around the time of WWII--when A440 became the 'concert standard' many people protested; lots of French and Italian classical musicians wanted it to be A432. I've tried playing in both and it could be the placebo effect working on me, but I did find that playing in A432 had a "certain something" to it. If you'd like that article I can post the link. But anyways, it doesn't matter what tuning you play in so long as your music puts a smile on your face.
      ~Happy Playing to Ya!

  • @StephenDanielAddeo
    @StephenDanielAddeo 10 років тому +31

    See? Guitars like this aren't just for djent. This is so smooth and relaxing. Love it!

  • @RedMachineKieran
    @RedMachineKieran 8 років тому +12

    seriously some of the most beautiful innovative pieces of music I've ever heard

  • @bensappliancesandjunk
    @bensappliancesandjunk 3 роки тому +1

    The dryer to Rob's left is a (approximately) 1995/6 Whirlpool Dryer and for a brief second at 1:03, you see that it isn't a matched washer, as its an Estate (also by Whirlpool, but a cheaper model). Probably around 2001-2002. That means the washing machine was older to Rob sitting on it than this comment is to Rob making the video. Cheers.

  • @PIERS212
    @PIERS212 10 років тому +47

    its so refreshing to see someone using an 8 string for more than the bottom string :D

    • @Themetalcook01
      @Themetalcook01 10 років тому +11

      I agree, it's really refreshing to hear something new, creative and ORIGINAL and not "Djent" on an 8 string for once.

    • @thatsameenergy
      @thatsameenergy 9 років тому +6

      Animals as leaders is quite amazing. They write things similar to this.

    • @Themetalcook01
      @Themetalcook01 9 років тому +1

      I do like them, a lot actually. I just meant bands who play 8 strings and then down tune and only play the lowest string.

    • @thatsameenergy
      @thatsameenergy 9 років тому +1

      Yeah that gets old. They might as well just take off the other seven strings.

    • @Themetalcook01
      @Themetalcook01 9 років тому

      I'm honestly surprised that bands aren't doing that. lol

  • @RichJohnstun
    @RichJohnstun 9 років тому +174

    What wash cycle is the washer set on to get that tone?

  • @parthbajaj8368
    @parthbajaj8368 4 роки тому +5

    This song and the Scar Tissue Solo always make me emotional.

  • @angieavalos2473
    @angieavalos2473 6 років тому

    I remember going to Chicago to finally see what's like to be in the place you grew up in .... I remember going out for walks and sharing the earphones just so we can both jam out .. it was the best thing ever . I'll never forget the fun amazing times I had with you , cause this song will always remind me of you

  • @asenseofclarity9582
    @asenseofclarity9582 9 років тому +1742

    My first kiss with my girlfriend of 6 months was to this song. Had it playing on my phone while we were stargazing.

  • @ScottHalsted
    @ScottHalsted 9 років тому +13

    I want to thank you for this amazing musical piece Rob. Im going through some rough times in my life right now, and soothing music like this really lifts my spirits. Thank you

  • @lordlemmingman
    @lordlemmingman 2 місяці тому

    It takes some balls to open tune an 8 string and play such beautiful tunes. Love coming back to this, such an icon of a song.

  • @AbdelrahmanMohamed383
    @AbdelrahmanMohamed383 4 роки тому +3

    Almost 7 years later, still can't stop coming back to this masterpiece of a song. Thanks Rob.

  • @toddkennedy3929
    @toddkennedy3929 10 років тому +75

    who is this guy? and where have you been, amazing music and love the setting no bullshit just music amazing

    • @robscallon
      @robscallon  10 років тому +43

      hey thanks!
      glad you found me. I'm a bit fond of this location too. We actually wanted to film somewhere else this day but due to lack of equipment and limited time we couldn't. While bringing our things back inside we went through the laundry room and I was like... well...

    • @toddkennedy3929
      @toddkennedy3929 10 років тому +5

      well its awesome dude hope to hear more from you,

    • @toddkennedy3929
      @toddkennedy3929 9 років тому +3

      just unnecessary pointless music videos

    • @KevinOnGuitar
      @KevinOnGuitar 9 років тому

      So badass.

    • @toddkennedy3929
      @toddkennedy3929 9 років тому

      Kevin Robbins agreed

  • @AssassinSoldier334
    @AssassinSoldier334 10 років тому +5

    That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard come out of a guitar. Wow.

  • @syphix_c0nqu3r93
    @syphix_c0nqu3r93 5 років тому +3

    Even the gentle buz of the drone is soothing.

  • @CxNsXrEd
    @CxNsXrEd 9 місяців тому +1

    Still listening to this 10 yrs later your still killing it love it!!! DONT GIVE UP!!!!

  • @K4RN4GE911
    @K4RN4GE911 10 років тому +6

    I never get tired of your stuff, Rob. Every time I'm reading a good book, feeling relaxed, or just contemplating things, I always pop open your playlist and the minutes turn to hours. Keep doing what you do.

  • @chrishall2594
    @chrishall2594 10 років тому +10

    dude yoour tapping is so flawless

  • @sprouf984
    @sprouf984 3 роки тому +4

    I love the way the low base notes resonate through my head. It's a great sound.

  • @TheZooNinjaS
    @TheZooNinjaS 7 років тому +11

    watching this reminds me that I am not a musician, merely a guy with a drumkit.
    This is real beauty man, you're a gem !

    • @Zawmbbeh
      @Zawmbbeh 6 років тому

      hey man, percussion is still music. don't down yourself like that.

  • @Naytone
    @Naytone 9 років тому +333

    All you need now are vocals by Chino Moreno

    • @deadeyes2803
      @deadeyes2803 8 років тому +9

      +Naytone the guitar tone is kind of like in riviere

    • @ExPhantomHD
      @ExPhantomHD 8 років тому +33

      +Naytone Chino recording a side project album with Rob would be a dream come true

    • @goingmotive7738
      @goingmotive7738 8 років тому +4

      +ExPhantomHD this needs to happen

    • @freehealthcare8203
      @freehealthcare8203 6 років тому +3

      chino should do shit with american football

  • @jokamgs22
    @jokamgs22 5 років тому +5

    Still one of the best guitar songs I've ever heard, what a masterpiece.

  • @YeetGod_McNeckAss
    @YeetGod_McNeckAss 5 років тому +3

    Here I am 6 years later humming every note like I know the lyrics. Not gonna lie Rob, you got me back into guitar playing, after a rough breakup "For That Second" came on and I sunk my teeth back into a stringed instrument after a five year hiatus. And now here I am with this just waiting to bite the bullet to get into extended range playing.
    Love you bro, it's been wild watching you blow up and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Much love from Mississippi.

  • @edgygingerkid9525
    @edgygingerkid9525 11 місяців тому +1

    Listening to this song for so many years now. Wow the time flies

  • @mrfweeter
    @mrfweeter 9 років тому +13

    I keep coming back to this song, It's an all time favorite of mine and you're an inspiration for me on guitar rob \m/

  • @SamBellGuitar
    @SamBellGuitar 10 років тому +61

    Awesome!

    • @Codezone4815
      @Codezone4815 10 років тому +1

      Do a collab. Him playing that sick shit while your throwing in a nice solo. Would be like the icing on the cake!

    • @robscallon
      @robscallon  10 років тому +23

      You're a super talented guitar player btw Sam!
      seen a few of your videos before while searching the web for 8 string stuff

    • @SamBellGuitar
      @SamBellGuitar 10 років тому +11

      Hi Rob, sorry for the late reply! Thanks dude means alot coming from you :)

    • @kickside99
      @kickside99 10 років тому

      How did i run into both Sam and Rob here haha XD Like Rob said, dude, you honestly inspire me haha XD alot of my song writing style is inspired by you haha

  • @wanderblitz
    @wanderblitz 3 роки тому +1

    No lyrics, no words.
    Pure melody, and it keeps me here.
    Like an anchored vessel.
    Thank you very much Rob, your music helps me to keep moving, even though the process is very slow.
    Thank you very much.

  • @flexprog3374
    @flexprog3374 5 років тому

    This song is one of the milestones that mark the beginning a very musical and happy part of my life, which I am still living right now. Thank you so much, Rob, for being one of those musician who taught me that making music was fun, not about technicality, not about money or fame, labels or audience, but just about expressing whatever you want however you want, and living a happy life.

  • @NathanielBTM
    @NathanielBTM 9 років тому +77

    first ever non d-jent 8 string video

    • @lankysquid
      @lankysquid 9 років тому +5

      Hardly.

    • @Gramdude7
      @Gramdude7 9 років тому +4

      Nope, the band Rings Of Saturn, they use 8 string guitars.

    • @JPrulzz
      @JPrulzz 9 років тому +21

      Lezz be honest, there is defiantly djent in animals as leaders..

    • @regularjack2
      @regularjack2 9 років тому +7

      Animals as leaders

    • @greghmn
      @greghmn 9 років тому

      ***** >AaL
      >not djent
      Kek.

  • @dankusmcmemus8029
    @dankusmcmemus8029 3 роки тому +3

    I haven’t listens to this in forever. And I’m now taken back to a time where I was happy and calm :)

  • @katiewalsh9589
    @katiewalsh9589 8 років тому

    The first time I have ever heard Rob's music was tonight at the Dallas show. He opened with this song and I immediately fell in love. After the show I bought the Anchor EP. I'm just in such awe of the talent he has.
    Please keep playing music, man. This is so great.

  • @pjimenezh
    @pjimenezh 8 років тому

    Rob, I've been following you for a few years and I think I've seen all your videos, but only tonight I cried, is been a hard day and your music is flowing! Thanks!

  • @Fidozo15
    @Fidozo15 7 років тому +52

    *stands up* *5 minutes applause*

  • @ShawnMichaelLord
    @ShawnMichaelLord 5 років тому +8

    I just discovered you...This is musical instead of a shred fest. I'm feeling the summer right now here in Washington, I can hear the river here and in this tune....

  • @jordanmntungwa3311
    @jordanmntungwa3311 6 років тому

    Here I am back again 4 years later.....I listened and shared this with so many people and It was the sound track for so many memories made. Listening to it now just brings it all back. Thank you again, Rob for a magical piece of music that now has a special place in my life forever/

  • @WellValley
    @WellValley 8 років тому +1

    I always come back to this one. Great job, Rob!

  • @KettleMessages
    @KettleMessages 9 років тому +3

    I'm totally in love with the sound, I can listen to this all day! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. You Rock Rob!!! XOXO

  • @comeandtakeit5183
    @comeandtakeit5183 6 років тому +5

    I came for metal on random instruments. I'll stay for this. Subscribed.

  • @Nirvana_115
    @Nirvana_115 6 років тому +1

    When I first started learning how to play guitar back in 7th grade, I remember coming across yours and Jared's channels. I was amazed how both talented you guys were and remember how one day I would be able to play good as you guys. Now, here I am starting my senior year of high school, able to play this song and write my own music. I know you probably won't see this but it was because of your channel that I was wanting to learn how to play your songs that made me want to continue.

  • @khandakarmehfuzalom4648
    @khandakarmehfuzalom4648 4 роки тому

    You will take away my heart Sir....i've been following you and your playing style for two years now and it helped me a lot to uplift my playing skills.

  • @treverpitts
    @treverpitts 10 років тому +5

    this is really chill and relaxing

  • @guitarofthedead3225
    @guitarofthedead3225 9 років тому +58

    so i'm assuming you have a HUGE taste in music
    always good to have a variety

    • @LeeAllanGuitar
      @LeeAllanGuitar 9 років тому +1

      guitar of the dead I agree, variety is good! Rob's songs definitely opening up my guitar playing in terms of playing different styles, genres.

    • @guitarofthedead3225
      @guitarofthedead3225 9 років тому +1

      i started playing latin before i played metal

    • @TotesMagee
      @TotesMagee 8 років тому +1

      +guitar of the dead A lot of metal guitarists learned to play classical music as well.

  • @rahul-jq9ql
    @rahul-jq9ql 7 років тому

    Rob makes me cry at times.Such a nostalgic piece of music .

  • @r3ktgamer607
    @r3ktgamer607 7 років тому +2

    This song couldn't be any better...its so...perfect. like it has reached its full potential. I don't get how someone can make a guitar sound sooo beautiful. A very excellent piece of work Rob! My all time favorite 8 string song

  • @Errorfile404
    @Errorfile404 3 роки тому +3

    I came back to hear this song after about two years and damn it fucking hits like the first time. Thank you rob for uploading not only funny skits but also this beautiful music. You've been one of my favorite youtubers since I found your channel :)

  • @songsinanutshell9414
    @songsinanutshell9414 8 років тому +69

    i wonder how cool it be if rob had his own math rock band...

    • @thomashigginsmusic
      @thomashigginsmusic 8 років тому +25

      He could single-handedly bring American football back.

    • @Tonnesbellones
      @Tonnesbellones 8 років тому

      +Thomas Higgins lol

    • @cavemanfromspace3038
      @cavemanfromspace3038 8 років тому

      Thomas Higgins European football is better

    • @loganplourde886
      @loganplourde886 8 років тому

      +Xiao Lang do you mean football as in kicking and flopping or football as in American football played in Europe?

    • @jirapatthaenphromrat2910
      @jirapatthaenphromrat2910 5 років тому

      Underrated genre. Btw the guitar tone sounds very similar to Clever girl ;)

  • @ascantunnermann8871
    @ascantunnermann8871 8 років тому

    oh my gosh... i haven't heard this song in about 2-3years and have now found it again... my heart is warmed

  • @brandonm8105
    @brandonm8105 4 роки тому +1

    Never realized how good an 8 string sounds clean. Has a really warm sound when you strum all the strings.

  • @adamrose6969
    @adamrose6969 8 років тому +3

    You're so talented, dude. Some parts of this song brought tears to my eyes

  • @guitarsANDcars39
    @guitarsANDcars39 7 років тому +29

    im gonna have to practice this song in guitar center haha

  • @fisherbenson2670
    @fisherbenson2670 7 років тому

    This has to be my favorite song by you. I really like the variety of your work, and am looking forward to your future stuff!

  • @Sal_RedFive
    @Sal_RedFive 8 років тому

    that little harmonic at :32 gets me everytime. like its such a beautiful sound added to the greatness that is this song.

  • @OndskapensHersker
    @OndskapensHersker 10 років тому +13

    i would have never guessed that you'd actually use more then one string.
    Great stuff

    • @SharkGX26
      @SharkGX26 10 років тому +6

      What happened with your videos man?

  • @KapowBand
    @KapowBand 10 років тому +6

    Nice to see an 8 string used for something ohter than chugging :) Great job!

  • @ryanbuckner2405
    @ryanbuckner2405 4 роки тому +2

    I've been playing and writing for 22 years on a six string and I'm okay, but I've never made anything remotely close to sounding like that. I'm speechless dude, and I absolutely have to have one of these guitars!

  • @eddytheviper
    @eddytheviper 8 років тому +1

    I can't stop watching this every day. I'm legitimately addicted. Incredible work Mr Scallon.

  • @KILLtrOTTcity
    @KILLtrOTTcity 7 років тому +7

    It's a DAMN shame that this guy doesn't have millions of Subscribers but so many youtubers with virtually no real talent do.The world is a crazy place indeed.. : /

    • @rockrollinnolan8521
      @rockrollinnolan8521 6 років тому +2

      Well, luckily now he has a million subs but 'only' a million.
      I totally agree. How someone like PewDiePie can get so rich and famous just screaming at a camera and a video game still boggles my mind... Rob deserves much more success and subs.

  • @Daemo1011
    @Daemo1011 9 років тому +3

    Seems most people in the comments are just as surprised as I am. LOL I've been living under the biggest musical rock ever.... DUDE YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!!

  • @Livingston2000
    @Livingston2000 8 років тому +1

    this song never gets old.. this is the type of music i can relate to.. rob, thanks for your music. you are helping us, and inspiring us. we love you :)

  • @davewilliamson599
    @davewilliamson599 6 років тому

    I really like the clean stuff with whats essentially a Metal instrument. I dig all of your compositions.

  • @M1n1mumPotential
    @M1n1mumPotential 8 років тому +3

    Saw him play this live last night, it was amazing!

  • @Sappheiros
    @Sappheiros 6 років тому +122

    That moment at 0:47 :o

  • @TNpyro-nk8ky
    @TNpyro-nk8ky Рік тому

    Truly a beautiful song ❤ brings tears to my eyes as I remember and mourn the loss of my dog. Thank you Rob for all you do and the amazing and inspiring work you have blessed us with. Never stop making beautiful music. Your a gift to all of us. I love you!

  • @robertsgarlata4085
    @robertsgarlata4085 Рік тому

    Another brilliant work. Thank you, Rob.