Conflux (JAZZ METAL) - Stomping Grounds Official Music Video

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2012
  • Behold! The debut music video from Chicago's premier jazz-metal band, CONFLUX!
    Stomping Grounds is the final track off of their debut EP, Spark, which has been called "a thrilling romp around a night club mosh pit."
    The video was conceived, directed, produced, engineered, and everything else'd by David Katauskas. Those ridiculously awesome shots of wobbly bass strings? Yeah...all him...
    Download Conflux's debut EP, Spark, in it's entirety (including this song) at:
    www.digstation.com/AlbumDetail...
    OR
    itunes.apple.com/us/album/spar...
    OR
    www.cdbaby.com/cd/conflux
    Check out our official website a www.confluxmusic.com for the latest news, updates, and shows!
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Komentáře • 630

  • @lnas1892
    @lnas1892 Před 9 lety +1658

    typed jazz metal on youtube
    not disapointed

  • @fede2
    @fede2 Před 5 lety +367

    Literally just typed "jazz metal" and got this. Pretty straight forward result.

  • @yogabbagabba2202
    @yogabbagabba2202 Před 5 lety +152

    I’ve always wanted to hear a metal and jazz style band the complexity of jazz with loud tunder beats and screaming guitars with funky bass and a smooth groove to the drums are the perfect combo

    • @erickdraws9563
      @erickdraws9563 Před rokem +3

      bro it began long ago.. black sabbath!

    • @jemball1880
      @jemball1880 Před rokem +3

      @@erickdraws9563 no ? ... maybe some prog and avant-garde but not black sabbath

    • @erickdraws9563
      @erickdraws9563 Před rokem

      @@jemball1880 lol is all i can say to that

    • @ellio.t
      @ellio.t Před 7 měsíci

      cojum dip?

    • @sunshinenluv
      @sunshinenluv Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@erickdraws9563 More like King Crimson in '69.

  • @mitchell2719
    @mitchell2719 Před 10 lety +140

    As someone that loves both jazz and metal, this is awesome! MOAR

    • @jed-henrywitkowski6470
      @jed-henrywitkowski6470 Před 3 lety +2

      I dig both, however, I am not feeling it with this genre. Hopefully, I am wrong about the genre, and it is merely this particular band... Or, song.

  • @annabunni64
    @annabunni64 Před 8 lety +473

    What happens when you combine my favourite genres? Apparently this.

    • @jesusshaves1926
      @jesusshaves1926 Před 6 lety +7

      GoldLight64 But does it djent?

    • @natedavid3873
      @natedavid3873 Před 6 lety +2

      jesus shaves Leave.

    • @lovesthedark
      @lovesthedark Před 5 lety +5

      If you don't already know Mr. Bungle, look them up immediately.

    • @merschavonia4745
      @merschavonia4745 Před 5 lety +5

      lovesthedark Mr bungle are awesome!

    • @lovesthedark
      @lovesthedark Před 5 lety +6

      @@merschavonia4745 they're the first that comes to mind when I think of jazz metal. Of course they completely defy classification because they spanned so many genres...but it was all incredible and influential.

  • @fernisaperson
    @fernisaperson Před rokem +49

    Me, lover of both jazz and metal: “this is sick! I wonder what other stuff they’ve done!”
    *opens their channel
    *last upload: 10 years ago
    *sobs

  • @p4pchamp
    @p4pchamp Před 9 lety +338

    Nice...but it needs some keyboard/dirty organ because no one is actually playing any chords :(

    • @reIONEre
      @reIONEre Před 9 lety +28

      In fact, The bass and the guitar do arpegios

    • @p4pchamp
      @p4pchamp Před 9 lety +60

      reIONEre true but I mean some nice dirty distorted jazz chords wouldn't hurt with either keyboards or giutar ;)

    • @pedromrls6
      @pedromrls6 Před 9 lety +11

      I totally agreed with you, it just feels like if something is missing.

    • @verandi3882
      @verandi3882 Před 7 lety +4

      true , it gives jazz the beauty and soul it has

    • @danieltoliaferro3330
      @danieltoliaferro3330 Před 6 lety +13

      +f1m4rc There are traditional jazz combos that do not include a chording instrument. They make do with implying the chord changes rather than actually doing them.

  • @murdechoc
    @murdechoc Před 8 lety +142

    reminds me of king crimson but more jazz and more metal

  • @Narutokun11
    @Narutokun11 Před 2 lety +15

    Had heard something else when searching jazz metal, didn't like it, but THIS, this does put a smile on my face.

  • @CaptainPantys
    @CaptainPantys Před 10 lety +51

    My God these guys are legit.

  • @suchsuchev4040
    @suchsuchev4040 Před 10 měsíci +4

    We used it at our dnd fight when mini-boss vampire tried to beat shit out of us. This composition is literally the BEST that could be suitable for the fight and only thanks to you I was able to carry out that fight so well, guys, your music is something. Of course, I knew that I loved jazz, but METAL JAZZ?! Guys, this is simply magical.

  • @ovenishot7173
    @ovenishot7173 Před rokem +5

    i looked up "jazz metal" out of pure curiocity, not being that into jazz, and not liking metal much at all. THIS GOES HARD

  • @PretentieuxJaloux
    @PretentieuxJaloux Před 8 lety +288

    Decent but the saxophone player didn't have to ALWAYS be making sound. Sorta took over and not in a good way.

    • @anarchy6661
      @anarchy6661 Před 8 lety +65

      +Jason Ellis probably more the mixings fault. just needs to be lowered a fraction so it doesnt over power.
      i mean in alot of jazz sax does carry the piece. so i see whats trying to be convayed

    • @jodylecompte
      @jodylecompte Před 6 lety +5

      I agree I think the mixing is just a bit off. I assumed the sax was also intended to fill the void without a singer often repeating very lyrical passages.

    • @danarwicaksono9755
      @danarwicaksono9755 Před 5 lety +1

      Ikr

    • @taylorbelanger7982
      @taylorbelanger7982 Před 4 lety +1

      Its the Jazz part
      The mix is really janked out though

  • @xtremereggae
    @xtremereggae Před 3 lety +3

    -What do you feel like listening to? Jazz or Metal?
    -Yes

  • @ArhelgerProductions
    @ArhelgerProductions Před 10 lety +55

    This is very strange.

    • @Jeff-lf6jc
      @Jeff-lf6jc Před 4 lety

      Typical jazz

    • @liqmm
      @liqmm Před 4 lety +1

      @@Jeff-lf6jc typical prog

  • @Kageskull
    @Kageskull Před 6 měsíci +1

    Here in 2023. I did a Google search for Jazz Metal. Was not disappointed!

  • @Arlesmon
    @Arlesmon Před 9 lety +85

    This is something you don't find in a normal day.
    You guys are trully awesome with that sweet combination of jazz/metal.
    You got a new subscriber.

    • @Arlesmon
      @Arlesmon Před 9 lety +7

      ***** You just have a different taste than mine.
      People like songs that other people don't like. No big deal, you just have to deal with it.

    • @lunalamiah1986
      @lunalamiah1986 Před 9 lety

      if they should play with Atheist/Cynic... shall be cool xD

    • @DeadtiredFastasleep
      @DeadtiredFastasleep Před 9 lety

      I found this on a not so normal day lol.

    • @nunslayer5163
      @nunslayer5163 Před 9 lety

      assholemon rofl ur name is assholemon xD

    • @Arlesmon
      @Arlesmon Před 9 lety

      Nun Slayer Yep, a few people tend to notice it.

  • @CugnoBrasso
    @CugnoBrasso Před 9 lety +16

    Seems like the Chicagoans really like sax metal... First Yakuza, then this. Much appreciated!

    • @ConfluxMusic
      @ConfluxMusic  Před 8 lety +2

      Yakuza is sick!!! Great guys, too, so humble.

  • @Mailrobot
    @Mailrobot Před 12 lety +4

    Im now getting into jazz fusion, and aside from some elements from some shred or progressive bands, didnt know jazz-metal was real. I like how it has very heavy dark tones even with the saxophone.

  • @ErikGiovani
    @ErikGiovani Před 8 lety +24

    this like hardcore return to forever.... its amazing

    • @tonypowell250
      @tonypowell250 Před 6 lety +3

      Erik Giovani Yeah but Return Forever make these guys sound average!

  • @LarsonPercussion
    @LarsonPercussion Před 8 měsíci +1

    No freaking way he played the lick! Also the poly-tonality in this rocks!

  • @tony_T_
    @tony_T_ Před 3 lety +1

    Didn’t have the courage to search up Jazz Metal on youtube until now. Turns out i’m not the only one.

  • @RevisedGames
    @RevisedGames Před 9 lety +33

    YOU JUST EARNED A NEW SUBSCRIBER! I LOVE JAZZ AND I LOVE METAL! JAZZ METAL IS AMAZING!!

    • @NatiAmos
      @NatiAmos Před 9 lety

      Young Snake i recommend Thank You, Scientist. you won't be disappointed

    • @lonelyvariety
      @lonelyvariety Před 6 lety +2

      Fred Durst Okay. But please don’t rap for this band...

    • @merschavonia4745
      @merschavonia4745 Před 6 lety +2

      Fred Durst how do you dare having your username? 😂😂😂

    • @fazi.smkn1indonesia100
      @fazi.smkn1indonesia100 Před 5 lety

      Me too :D

    • @alain3956
      @alain3956 Před 2 lety

      @@NatiAmos great,technical and à little perfection song. Early great band with symphonie.

  • @RaynorsProphet
    @RaynorsProphet Před 10 lety +35

    This music is amazing! I would love to hear some metal vocals with this too!

  • @aragorn767
    @aragorn767 Před 10 lety +10

    Reminds me of Al DiMeola from his 1977 release.

  • @jacquesdemolaymolay4453
    @jacquesdemolaymolay4453 Před 8 lety +4

    Love all the phrasing of every musician, bravo.

  • @danielgeerligs5177
    @danielgeerligs5177 Před 8 lety +37

    just found this genre, I don't know how to respond

  • @TIMESEt04
    @TIMESEt04 Před 4 lety +5

    2:47 is what youre looking for

  • @EvanTisby
    @EvanTisby Před 8 lety +1

    Never thought the saxophone would work... but it totally fucking does!! great job!

    • @agentstaple1
      @agentstaple1 Před 8 lety +1

      +Evan Tisby Streetlight Manifesto. Random Hand. Russkaja. Fishbone. Enjoy :)

  • @christopherfairchild2185
    @christopherfairchild2185 Před 8 lety +6

    This reminds me of Between the Buried and Me. Something that would be in the middle of one of their 15 minute songs.

  • @root8272
    @root8272 Před 10 lety +30

    Basslines here completely remind me of Cynic. Awesome.

  • @valmirgassner9540
    @valmirgassner9540 Před 8 lety +1

    Perfect combination.
    Both the jazz and metal .

  • @HalcyonSpirit141
    @HalcyonSpirit141 Před 3 lety +1

    Connor - likes Heavy Metal
    Hank - likes Jazz
    Me - Ah yes my favorite genres in one.

  • @zacharyparker995
    @zacharyparker995 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you Ian Christe for introducing me to this band. Absolutely sick.

  • @KillerRiceCracker
    @KillerRiceCracker Před 3 lety +1

    This makes me want to spill someone's wine

  • @saulinamurano3156
    @saulinamurano3156 Před 6 lety

    Such a fasinating music genre ..I LOVE IT!!

  • @nmartins
    @nmartins Před 11 lety +1

    the sax needs vitamins... so smooth and gentle... pretty melodic it lacks proper attack.

  • @regadoyosi
    @regadoyosi Před 8 lety +4

    true meaning of underrated

  • @llxx7790
    @llxx7790 Před 6 lety

    Superb! Thank you for making, and please continue!

  • @moonthorn8525
    @moonthorn8525 Před 2 lety

    You guys sound awesome Cant wait to play along with the video with my bongos and congas

  • @jstKidding_
    @jstKidding_ Před rokem

    It feels like the two styles are fighting over, and I love that! I love both genres, so this was a blessing for me.

  • @popolele4738
    @popolele4738 Před 3 lety

    Just amazing

  • @jkem0
    @jkem0 Před 8 lety +1

    sheeeet what a great combination! I love it!

  • @nubiazorayda
    @nubiazorayda Před 5 lety +3

    Por dios esto es magnifico, único, mejor dicho sin palabras GENIAL

  • @august97rpg
    @august97rpg Před 9 lety +30

    This sounds like Metal Slug's music :D

  • @edenromanov
    @edenromanov Před 2 lety +1

    This was way before it's time unfortunately, the world wasn't ready 🙏😓

  • @rbosmunson
    @rbosmunson Před 4 měsíci

    Was thinking about new music to check out and jazz metal came to mind. Yall hit it right, looking forward to more material and refinement.
    Subbd

  • @TONEBHURT
    @TONEBHURT Před 9 lety +3

    Hey! This is serious good music. Good band great. This is Fresh

  • @legasiguy551
    @legasiguy551 Před 4 lety +1

    This is freaking brilliant guys! Rock on! I mean Jazz on! I mean Jazz Rock on!!!

  • @Chord_The_Seeker
    @Chord_The_Seeker Před 9 lety +1

    Great song! You guys are amazing.

  • @bsiccs
    @bsiccs Před 8 lety +2

    Holy Shit! This is awesome!! Super cool, great sound! :D

  • @Tesana
    @Tesana Před 6 lety

    I heard "the lick" in the sax solo - instant like.

  • @JebJester
    @JebJester Před 11 lety +2

    I finally found a band that blends the genres well! I also have a band with a guitarist/vocalist (Me), drummer and sax. Good thing i know it's not impossible to blend the instruments.

  • @chloesmith7871
    @chloesmith7871 Před 8 lety +1

    OK, I'm flashed. I really love this!!

  • @cyruspiruz9422
    @cyruspiruz9422 Před rokem

    Wow...... amazinggggg

  • @raymondsahertian8656
    @raymondsahertian8656 Před 5 lety

    So creative, i like it....👍👍, i hope someday you can make combination music genre such as country metal or jazz country, whatever you like and you can make it

  • @thaibasil0997
    @thaibasil0997 Před 4 lety

    What a difficult mix of genres...can't imagine it's possible.. Kudos to u!! Talent 100%

  • @emmanuelsantiago3189
    @emmanuelsantiago3189 Před 6 lety

    the sound is very interesting and playing very nice

  • @izwanzaini145
    @izwanzaini145 Před 8 lety +1

    Wow.. This song it's very nice..

  • @chaymontour6449
    @chaymontour6449 Před 6 lety

    It's Awsome that's jazz metal band!!!

  • @rodolfolaterza
    @rodolfolaterza Před 2 lety

    Fantastic musicianship. Amazing players

  • @UnityFromDiversity
    @UnityFromDiversity Před 7 lety

    Awesome!!

  • @IronBug
    @IronBug Před 9 lety

    oh, what a tasty piece! just the right balance between metal and jazz. and sax is awesome. I do really like it.

  • @Queer_Gabe
    @Queer_Gabe Před 10 lety +4

    THIS IS AWESOME!

  • @doubleaz1234
    @doubleaz1234 Před 10 lety

    I love it

  • @eiverdcovers4207
    @eiverdcovers4207 Před 6 lety

    mis aplausos !!! sorprendente!!!

  • @changchen09
    @changchen09 Před 8 lety

    woahh!!! very rare genre kind.. I luv metsl & jazz! this is both (y)

  • @AlexandreSchwarz
    @AlexandreSchwarz Před 8 lety +1

    Just what i was longing for!!!

  • @Lavalleeify
    @Lavalleeify Před 10 lety

    so inspiring
    awesome

  • @rattymaxreilly5147
    @rattymaxreilly5147 Před 5 lety

    Sax makes everything even better

  • @roshithepiercer2138
    @roshithepiercer2138 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @pain9270
    @pain9270 Před 3 lety

    Sounds great!
    I like the bass!

  • @nightchairrecords8655
    @nightchairrecords8655 Před 7 lety

    stunning

  • @valientgoose4676
    @valientgoose4676 Před 9 lety +1

    walking few moments ago, thinking what if we mix jazz and metal, good start !!

  • @lmeza1983
    @lmeza1983 Před 7 lety

    really nice job

  • @raimuiku3504
    @raimuiku3504 Před 3 lety

    That's so cool...

  • @sebekvalueking
    @sebekvalueking Před 11 lety

    keep the good work guys I just fell in love with your music!!! \m/ brutally classy

  • @thecrow24ladose
    @thecrow24ladose Před 11 lety

    great!

  • @110110010
    @110110010 Před 12 lety

    Thanks for this awesome clip! Glad to hear something from you again

  • @danieltoliaferro3330
    @danieltoliaferro3330 Před 6 lety

    Incredible.

  • @pablotacobo2521
    @pablotacobo2521 Před 10 lety +1

    Cool Band!!! Greetings from Mexico

  • @slowmikespace
    @slowmikespace Před 4 lety +1

    it's not so distant from what Zu do (Zu is an experimental - jazz metal band from italy)

  • @Alex415111
    @Alex415111 Před 10 lety +1

    Amazing!!

  • @nobertosanchez647
    @nobertosanchez647 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this.

  • @jakefoxx7978
    @jakefoxx7978 Před 4 lety

    My ears just went on a 5 1/2 minute joyride

  • @c0hink176
    @c0hink176 Před 2 lety

    Exactly what I was looking for

  • @TandavaxKarma
    @TandavaxKarma Před 2 lety +1

    Cool stuff! Greetings from Argentina!

  • @glenhorn9453
    @glenhorn9453 Před 6 lety

    Awesome drummer, tell him so! Your percussion ability is so awesome. Keep up the good work man.

  • @Quantum_Onions
    @Quantum_Onions Před 5 měsíci

    Dang this is cool! Also interesting because jazz had a large influence on a lot of metal music!

  • @funkninja9
    @funkninja9 Před 12 lety +2

    this is about the coolest thing on youtube!

  • @howardjohnhoward
    @howardjohnhoward Před 7 lety

    wow this is great i hope you guys are still together you're amazing

  • @brucenatelee
    @brucenatelee Před 8 lety +3

    Never been a fan of horns, but they balance it out in this band. Most jazz I heard tends to put the guitars behind the sax and trombones.

  • @Tinnchow
    @Tinnchow Před 10 lety

    Really good !

  • @flamah10n
    @flamah10n Před 7 lety

    Holy God, JAZZ N METAL! That was so Cool!

  • @TooMuchSascha
    @TooMuchSascha Před 12 lety +1

    love this.
    THe intro reminds me of Kalimba...

  • @TONEBHURT
    @TONEBHURT Před 9 lety

    More than damn good!!!

  • @winter_metal
    @winter_metal Před 3 lety

    2021 still sick!🔥

  • @7sanctuz
    @7sanctuz Před 11 lety

    Pretty cool stuff
    bless

  • @r.albertom.f9894
    @r.albertom.f9894 Před 3 lety

    beatiful

  • @davidwantsahug
    @davidwantsahug Před 11 lety +1

    and there's me typing in Jazz Metal into the search bar to see if such a thing existed..