Polyphia are DEFINITELY Playing God
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2022
- Checking out Polyphia's new song "Playing God"
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#Polyphia #PlayingGod #NikNocturnal - Hudba
*It's as crazy as you think it is*
Smash like for more stuff I guess
Do a review of Manuel G Fernandes’s best clips sometime
im disappointed in you, if you're gonna be a sellout asking for likes, dont half-ass it with "I guess"
give me something I'll want to watch and then I'll buy your entire catalogue
@@samharris9559 ye man hes underrated tho
It's an amazing song. Made me want to start writing a new song myself, it will be crap tho. And they really make me want to play and practice more, not to quit at all. Hearing Polyphia for the first time almost two years ago made me pick up my guitar after nearly 20 years of hiatus and have been playing almost every day since. It's just so motivating, not just the playing, but the compositions and arrangements, I'm in a freaking big debt to these guys for all the joy I've had while playing. I just hope that I can see them live one day, but wrong continent so fuck that shit.
BTW they ARE playing Ibanez, first I thought it was that old SC500N nylon electric guitar, but looks like it's not. It's actually custom Ibanez Talman with nylon strings.
hey Nik, ever thought of reacting to Clown Core?
Tim Henson looks more like an anime character every song they release lmao
fr fr 😂
Tim with long hair lmao, this band looking more like Vikings every year
in this one i see an emo Princess Diana lol
homie is looking like Boy George more every day
idk why in this one he remind me a lot of L from Death Note Lol
Not even a guitarist, but want to go out, buy a guitar, and then bin it after watching this. Polyphia doing Polyphia.
Yeah it’s a bad idea, unless I’m the bin and you’re giving it to me 😂
This is some straight, been forced from 6 year olds to play instruments, type of band.
Been playing 16 years on and off roughly 14 hours a week and can't imagine pulling vibes like this.
that motivation goes quick when learning stuff like this
Polyphia gives me acute depression
@OpenSourceKnowledge I started playing 8 months ago (I've been teaching myself) and I decided that chords were too boring and I was just gonna start learning math rock "cuz it sounds nice" and for the past 8 months I've been mastering a single polyphia riff
Polyphia manages to make prog music that always stays in 4/4 and people who aren't music nerds can listen to it and not immediatley think it's garbage.
Yess. Djent peeps can't sleep at night if they don't do crazy polymetric strums on some dirty drop d chords. Polyphia out here sweep the floor with class, no gain or whacky time signatures needed.
@@sairishi there wasn't any mindless chugging and a sweeping solo in this new "math rock" song . 2/10 👎🏽
i totally don't love polyphia
@@sairishi "..sweep the floor with class." I mean, Tosin, Misha and Tim are all good together lol. Don't act like one's music/genre/style is better than another or vice versa, if you like something then just go for it.
@@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435 Hey totally agreed XD. But gotta admit every genre has its tropes worked to death yk. And I'd never call Tosin generic, the man's a legend.
just curious, isn't this considered math rock?
Didn't know that guitars can make these sounds, holy shit Polyphia is simply on another level
*New Levels, New Devils* They are the Devils. Their guitar skills are the new levels. How transparent.
They're just elaborating on techniques that are commonplace in many African and Desi music genres and putting it into rock songs. They're phenomenal and Tim is likely the GOAT right now (no puns) but it's not a new technique.
Ayo wtf i didnt know u listened to this stuff, sick
So, your first time listening to an acoustic guitar, nice! 🤦♂
Buy Tim’s Neural DSP plug in. You too can sound like this hahah.
This whole album gonna be nothing but experiments and I fuck with it heavily.
100!
its not coming out
@@markopolo2224 what
@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 its not coming out
they are polyphia they take thier time
@@markopolo2224 they have a tour scheduled for July. The album will come out in June for sure
When people hear this or Ichika Nito, they joke about wanting to quit. I think it's really inspiring. Makes me want to practice more.
But then you fail
It depend of how much do you invest. If you are starting it is inspiring. If you are old timer you just feel humiliated
I find it inspiring too.
i agree, ichika is inspiring, if i had the ability to devote all my time to guitar i would, doubt id ever play to the ability of him or these guys in polyphia, but listening to this is awe inspiring to say the least. like how TF is some of this even possible? or even berried alive for that matter. a whole other level of musicianship. I joke that i want to quit after listening to this but this isn't specifically my style of music to play. would it be cool to melt faces like this? yes, but the musician i am, i want to play other styles that i vibe with. either way, these new players coming up today are on a whole new level. this and percussive acoustic. absolutely gorgeous music.
@@xxShadowxx-dy2wo I totally agree, I also feel conflicted often because I want to be adept at so many different styles and don’t have the time to dedicate to being good at multiple. Which makes it really cool to see people like polyphia who are able to do it.
Polyphia seems like a group of dudes who took a music theory major in college and made a pact to make every song musically perfect 😍
No.
@@drcowan3468 Yes.
They definitely fit that stereotype in the best way lol
If you did theory you'd never make music like this because anything "theoretical" usually goes over things that have already been done, drinking it down. What they do is something that has never been done before.
I see your point. From what my understanding of music theory (which isn't much) is having the knowledge of all the different notes, what they do, and how they go together. Polyphia is all of the right notes in the right sequence. That's how I came up with my answer
The second half of the song sounds so much like it's heavily inspired in Bossa Nova, and I couldn't love it any more.
I like Polyphia, but as a guitarist I get depressed and rethink my life every time I hear Tim play
It’s even more disheartening to watch him play and watch how fucking blasé he is. Like. Its. Just. Another. Day.
@@damiendavenport3d while he's playing? I think it's just for the aesthetic of the video. good to see the drummer jam out and have fun with himself tho
Work harder. Practice more. More hours, more choices to pick up the guitar instead of something else. Just keep going endlessly.
personally watching tim play means i rethink my sexuality.
@@viviolet7just solidifies mine 🌈
so glad that classic Henson riff is a full song now
Honey wake up, nik just dropped his reaction to playing god
IM UP IM UP!
Wake me up when Kanye posts
*Finishes video*
*Goes back to sleep*
@@StevenDoesStuff yes
Definitely getting a more chilled jazz vibe from this sound. Not as much trap beat as G.O.A.T had. Sounds a lot like Scotties part in the most recent ultimate shred collab. These guys are local to me and I'm always excited to see how they change and and progress their style.
Yeah, that bossa nova part was nice
Im expecting this to be a one off song in the new album style wise. I bet there will be more heavy tracks like Look but Don’t Touch.
A bit of flamenco as well to me
@@spo-senpai4560 flamenco not bossa nova...
@@elvinocamara4151 there was flamenco too but there was a bossa nova part which is what i was referring to
My dude Tim Henson is such a suave crispy guitarist. All these dudes are so F***ing talented. Sounds amazing
you spelled sith lord wrong.
@@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251 you're right!! how dare I :)))
Never heard a guitarist described as suave or crispy, but it fits
Tim playing flamenco, in an Italian looking mansion, while looking like an anime protagonist with American tattoos is what I find interesting about this entire thing 😂
And he’s half Chinese
you're a great guitarist and it's always good to see your videos thanks for existing, Tim
Brah 💀
@@abytharvasquezbalbon8401 bro is speaking to Tim through Nik 🤣🤣
ngl they had us in the first half
😂😂
Omg I remember learning that main riff whenever Tim’s teaser came out. God it’s such a good riff so happy we finally get to hear the full song!!!
Give some credits to the drummer; that guy is killing it.
you're only ever as good as your drummer!
dude, no one here brave enough to comment about clay playing lmao...
Polyphia is this generation's Dream Theatre. Just like.. the best of the best for every instrument. Animals as Leaders is the only other band that I can think of that has so much raw talent among every member as well.
Plini is also good!
This particular new style of guitar playing is like nails being raked down a chalkboard. One trick pony sh*t. It saddens me that guitar has taken this direction among these kids. Something rogue in their baby formula?
@@drcowan3468 Lmao, how is this one trick pony sh*t? XD
You are definitely being sarcastic 😂!
@@musicalnostalgician4083 Not being sarcastic at all. If you've heard one of their songs, you've heard them all.
@@drcowan3468 you're making it obvious that you either don't play guitar, or you are old and dismissive of progressivism. Polyphia has a distinct style sure, but it's still executed flawlessly.
These nylon electrics are dope, such a unique sound. Also nick the guitar Tim is using is an Ibanez, idk about Scottie tho
Scott's guitar is also an ibanez
It's Ibanez SC500N
@@asaki6100 wrong one. The sc500n is the same colour but it's double cut instead.
@@aal834 oh, thanks for info!!
I wanna get this guitar…!
@@aal834 oddly enough, that's neither! That's Tim's new signature.
I love their evolution to this flamenco style trap math prog rock with lovely synths. You can't really describe Polyphia other than "just listen to it"
Plus the drums are out of this world on this track.
Tired of djent? ok, lets try a little Flamenco, Jazz and Bossa...
Thos guys have no boundaries when it comes to music.
Dude the run at 28 seconds in by LePage is just 🥵🥵🥵. Honestly Tim’s arrangement is nothing short of genius either
scott showing that, even though tim is reknowned as the epic creator of these riffs, scottie takes them and makes them perfect with his solo writing over top
i want to see if they are going to release the whole album with this type of guitars or if they are going for a mix...besides that, i feel like a flamenco influence is here
true, a javier reyes collab would be sick af
On Tim's discord server there was an announcement that gave the basic rundown of each track from the new album, looks like there's gonna be a mix. Apparently there's going to be a super generic shreddy song (Tim's words) as well which I'm keen on. I don't think we're ready for how bonkers this album will be.
@@Goose1901 ugh i got banned from tim's server from saying "i am late" in french cuz that phrase uses the word "retard" then i mocked the mods for being ignorant so they banned me
@@rishabsrivatsa8919 lol mate, sorry to hear that, that blows. Great story though. XD
@@rishabsrivatsa8919 ur fault lmao french 😭
after years of debating over what genre these guys fall in, I think Nik has finally got the right term. Let this be official...'guitar prog' it is. Not prog metal , its guitar prog.
mgf , ichika,etc too should fall under this
More like progressive jazz fusion rock
@@JordanBlue1 guitar prog
I think he said guitar pron I could be wrong
So excited to see these guys and mgf on this upcoming tour it’s the dream lineup for me
Polyphia IMO the most impressive instrumental rock band out there. They can convey any vibe without lyrics. Hella skills!
'The
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di du du de duuu
blurlululululeeeuhh*
boys are back'
lmao
“Everything about Tim Henson is distinct. His artistic identity is defined by an unrelenting pursuit of his own aesthetics.
Many times deriving inspiration from the least obvious sources, his tone and style are, in every sense of the word, as unique as he is unapologetic about them. In a world where many try to fit by reiterating what has worked for others, Tim thrives in the unprecedented.” Neural DSP fuckin nailed it.
I didn't realize this was in quotes at first I was like damn dude you should be a music critic or somethin lol
It's so technical and the musicianship is tight as hell but really chill and... Oh god it's so damn good!
That harmonic part literally sets my brain on fire with enjoyment. It's one of the most satisfying musical bars I've ever heard.
An anime protagonist, jared leto, jack sparrow & jesus. What a crossover. 🔥
I normally don’t know who any of these people are, but your reactions and descriptive words just make it all worth it. Thanks Nicknock
This is the best of Rock, metal, classical guitar, jazz having a collision with Lo-Fi, hip-hop and anime. At the same time that your mind is trying to process all this, your ears are going this is perfection
I love how you're lost for words like I was when I first heard this. Instantly infectious and already stuck in my head. Factual 5/5 BANGER.
This song + music video screams pure class
The main riff is ridiculously catchy, even moreso than anything ive heard from them before
Everybody has that focus on Tim without realize that Scott is the back bone of of them and they’re perfectly matched
I like how we’ve all heard the main riff on of a couple years ago but still this hyped over the final product
I really think we’re witnessing our modern day versions of Beethoven in a sense. And the crazy part is, the trash you here on the radio will always cast a shadow on brilliantly composed music like Polyphia
what will happen is in about 10 years or so some pop artist will dazzle the world with this new amazing style, only it wont be new at all. They will have bit it from Polyphia. Thats how the underground works. Though I dont know if you can call them underground anymore.
Bro come on these guys are amazing, literally virtuoso's , masters of their instrument but to say they are the modern day Beethoven is a far reach. Beethoven blazed the path to open all modern music today. He pioneered the Romantic style of music which then and only then were artists fully capable of showing and pouring all their emotions into a piece. Before Beethoven western music was strict, formal, bounded with well defined rules. He threw those rules out the window. Did I mention he was already partially deaf 1798 and by 1820 could hear nothing at all.
I think more along the lines of Paganini at this point in time. Technically staggering, but not quite as developed compositionally. At some point, the technique must serve the composition, not vice versa.
@@casualcadaver Idk, Marc Okubo and Tosin go pretty ham. Comparing them to the people who laid the foundation is unfair, but I don't think it's too far off.
They actually can't make a bad song
Honestly though, some songs from muse and inspire sounded a little more like fillers than others, but as they have gotten more mature with their writings since renaissance, all are so good, to the point I can't even decide on my favorite.
@@whit3teajia901 all of their albums are awesome, my fav is new levels new devils one
@@rafifalfarez3320 It might be renaissance for me. I enjoyed NLND's mixing a lot more though.
sounds like they took a lot of inspiration from classical and flamenco pieces and I'm so here for it
This drop is actually the highlight of my year so far lmao
Implementing a classical into this style of music was such an 8000+ IQ move
Yes, very strong spanish jazzy sound. If you like it, I suggest to listen 90s jazzy albums like Strunz & Farah, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía.
As long as you're aware that first main riff was a CZcams short from 2 years ago and finally got put in a song...we all good.
Hearing the tones they have makes me want to learn classical guitar
I'm glad they're showing how cool classical guitar can sound. It's what I often play. You can slam then through pedal effects as well if you want.
They're really fun to play
Flawlessly and effortlessly transitions from flamenco/latin style into lofi/chill EDM into jazz/funk. HOW?!
More like into Bossa Nova, which still latin style.
Tim and the rest of the band are on a "Whole nutha levul'. Also Nick, what you pick up on the song's influences and 'all the things' is crazy spot on. Keep up the great content and Rock On!
*listens to 80s/90s metal : that’s bad ass! I wanna learn to play guitar!
* listens to 2020s metal: yeah, fuck all that.
They’re from my hometown and it’s so cool to se that they made it big! Killin it
I'm just going to put this out there, but Scale The Summit is an underrated, and also insanely awesome instrumental metal band. One of my personal favorites.
Just wish they got back together lmao
0:42
Yes, that's indeed an electric classical guitar.
This song is just amazing in every way, and I love it
I would've liked to hear a little more of the whistling throughout, but damn if it didn't hit and tied the whole thing together when it showed up. Good song.
these guys are actually really fun to see. super nice to have between super banger bands
Me not understanding nothing about guitar playing: this is so gooooood
Actually kinda reminds me of the older neoclassical stuff with the modern twists obviously
"Let's do a cover of this song for our next talent show"
said no one ever
3:02 still Ibanezes though :D
been listening to this non-stop since it dropped, just incredible to hear
Nik - Complains about not being able to play what polyphia makes
Me - BITCH I CANT PLAY WHAT YOU MAKE!!!!
Lmfao
These modern guitars are way too good bro. They are taking guitar playing to another level.
This is exactly what I've been waiting for
Very happy I clicked your video. I hear the South American vibe with the Spanish melody on the acoustic and this has been the most epic video I have been in a while.
Not my cup of tea, but I well NEVER knock talent. These guys are definitely amazing musicians, not just guitar players and a drummer. Their creativity is beyond words. Some musicians dish out half the talent in twice to three times the time, and these guys are able to compose music like this every few months or so? Insane.
Actually, there has been a running joke since 2018 that album 4 was a myth and never coming out... this appears to finally be the first single off of the as-yet unreleased album
PLEASE,don't forget they also have a bassist;-;
Uh!! Whenever I hear someone play guitar like that, it just overwhelms my senses. Absolutely amazing, wish I could play guitar like that, but WE'LL get there eventually. All the *dings* are great, it just really slaps!! 👏😊👍
Gotta catch up to music is win, eh? I love it, you're all phenomenal players and outstanding content producers. Keep it up!
The wait was definitely worth it, can't wait for the rest of their new stuff to drop.
They definitely haven't skipped any of their musical classes 😀... Why I had to learn harmonica instead of guitar?
Polyphia is ahead of the game, and I typically think that's a corny thing to say, but it's true.
They're setting bars. They are the game
@@sentientcardboarddumpster7900 shit is wack
@@ThisIsGers so are you
cant be only me who hears the Wii menu music at 1:55
These guys are crazy talented and can showcase their skills without a break of sweat, but fellow guitarists do not get discouraged ! Sometimes less can be more, the space and silence between notes can add just as much feeling as the compactness of their composition. but these guys kill it
"Goodbye the ibanezes"
My brother in christ, those ARE ibanezes.
Ha ha ha. honestly though, nothing terribly crazy going on here, its just a lot of guitar fun. The happiness vibes are off the chart with this one imo.
Ibanie?
Absolutely fell in love with Polyphia a few years back & as much as I do enjoy this sound, I hope they don't over do it. I love the vast majority of their music. LIT, Crosty, The Worst, O.D., Yas, 40 Oz., GOAT, Icronic,, James Franco, Finale, Goose, Crush, among many others. I hope this new album doesn't focus too much on jazz & intricacy. The timeless Tim Henson hooks are what made me fall in love with this band & I really hope they don't stray too far from it. GOAT was/is special in it's own way, but I personally don't put this song even in the top 10 Polyphia tracks. It's incredibly intricate & musical, but (for me) it just doesn't have that "wow" factor...
Can't wait for this album to drop already! 😫
After practicing for 69 hours a day, 8 days a week, I can now not play this song any better than I could before. Polyphia rocks bro, favorite band for sure. Seeing them in Louisville in a couple months!
Goats become gods
They're literally gods
dude..Expand your music knowledge.These guys are far from "gods"
Barely mediocre at best
@@MIKEx2112 nice bait
I love Polyphia, and this is a good song for sure, but I feel like it’s too much about technique (which is definitely impressive af) and not enough about the direction of the song. I have no idea what the song is about, it doesn’t really have any structure, which is fine, but it just feels like notes for the sake of notes. Albeit really tasty notes.
“Guitar music for guitar music nerds” lol
Agreed. You compare them to Dirty Loops who show as much musicianship and creativity, but make much more listenable songs.
Love both bands, all depends on the mood.
yeah its the kind of thing i listen to once, think "neat playing" and never come back to.
My dad (born 1913) raised me on jazz and he would have loved this. And omg so do I.
I love how this is insanely technical, yet soulful.
I'll say it... the drums are always playing the same type of beat, with the skippy jumpy sounds.. most of their tracks have the same exact grooves... as for the guitaring, it's just pure talent/showing off... can't have sex to it, can't dance to it, the the structure always fits every other track they have... Design, is meh, but it's pure talent.. but still, bleh. it's like their good for no reason..
To be honest, these guys are incredibly good at what they do but i kinda get the feeling all their music sounds somewhat the same and it gets a little boring after a while
not at all, listen to their last 3 albums and tell me their songs sound the same
@@jetorixjones I listened to 3 songs of them after this and clicked away each song after a minute, to me it's just boring
0:46 my fav part and fav reaction
The way how he describes them in the first part of this video, is how I'm exactly introducing them to my friends.
my mans Nik on the new releases fresh off the youtube press! slappin' song and always great commentary. a little knowledge is damning because we can then realize how high the mountain really is...
What do you mean throw out my guitar? Polyphia is such an inspiration to so many guitarists! This song makes me feel guilty af for not practicing enough
Tim Henson be lookin fresh with that labradoodle haircut.
Typical spicy Polyphia so damn good Tim and Scottie are truly virtuoso level at this point
1:58 onwards really have a bossa nova vibe.
Cant believe i am seeing Aquaman, Drago from How to train your dragons, and an Anime protagonist rocking it out on 1 jam like this
Yea this one straight smacks but yet it’s so chill and I’m loving that touch of flamenco
The telecaster body shape works well for acoustic guitars
It blows my mind how many guitarists don't pick up on the fact they're playing nylon strings
Scott LePage doesn't get enough credit because he plays next to Tim. Don't sleep on Scottie
When ever nik uploads it like an early Christmas
The funniest thing is that he somehow managed to guess correctly what their entire next album was gonna be
intro was amazing - subbed
Those Classical Guitars Ibanez are amazing!
Can we give some props to the drummer? Clay killed this.
Other Guitarists: *EXTREME FOCUS FACE*
Tim at 2:43 : "I can literally do this in my sleep."
Jesus fuck.