Polaris - ABOVE MY HEAD [Guitar Playthrough]

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  • čas přidán 1. 12. 2020
  • ABOVE MY HEAD - Full album tabs available now:
    www.sheethappenspublishing.co...
    New Polaris LP 'THE DEATH OF ME' out now via Resist/Sharptone Records.
    Purchase at www.polarisaus.com.au
    Instrumental Album available at smarturl.it/polarisinstrumentals
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    Guitar: Ryan Siew & Rick Schneider
    Bass: Jake Steinhauser
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    Ryan & Rick play Mayones Guitars, Bare Knuckle Pickups, D'Addario Strings, EVH Amps, Dunlop Picks. Rick plays Evertune bridges.
    Jake plays Dingwall Basses, Darkglass Electronics, D'Addario Strings, Dunlop Picks.
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    Video by Mitchell Harley
    Filmed at six10 Studios
    Engineered by Lance Prenc and Scott Simpson
    Mixed and Mastered by Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak
    Additional Guitars Engineered by Polaris
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    Follow Polaris online:
    Facebook: / polarisaus
    Instagram: @PolarisAus
    Twitter: @PolarisAus
    Personal accounts:
    / rickschhh
    / ryan_siew
    / jakesteinhauser
    / danfaznari
    / jamiehails
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Komentáře • 416

  • @andreshiramromerocervantes6102

    Rest in Peace Ryan, such an amazing guitar player, you will never be forgotten😢

    • @samm8922
      @samm8922 Před rokem

      What happened?

    • @fuyufuyn
      @fuyufuyn Před rokem

      @@samm8922 hes passed unfortunately. rest in peace

    • @RocklobsterCody
      @RocklobsterCody Před rokem +5

      Absolutely. You could see it in his face. He truly enjoyed playing, and the music he wrote reflects that. You can hear the power of it just in this play through.
      RIP man, the battles over. ❤

    • @OutgrownThings
      @OutgrownThings Před rokem +1

      @@RocklobsterCodyagreed. He seemed like a genuinely good dude too. Based on what I know about his mental health struggles and the lack of information available on the whole, do we know for sure if…that’s…what this was?

    • @jreschke5
      @jreschke5 Před 9 měsíci

      @@fuyufuyndamn. I listen to the album everytime I work out. Didn’t really follow the band but that sucks

  • @victoryreborn407
    @victoryreborn407 Před rokem +131

    Ryan Siew influenced me to learn this song. Took 6 months and I was damn proud. RIP

    • @sirrjakester4072
      @sirrjakester4072 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Hes influencing me right now to learn I wish I could have seen him preform

  • @iSlayKrakens
    @iSlayKrakens Před rokem +75

    Look how happy he was playing. Whata legend. Rest in peace.

  • @maxkaczmarski4787
    @maxkaczmarski4787 Před 3 lety +335

    Rick and jake: focusing and playing hard
    Ryan: v i b i n g

    • @jo3yepicness
      @jo3yepicness Před 2 lety +15

      That lead part is confusing as fuck to learn lmao. He barely repeats the same note pattern at all. It's a always some sort of change up.

  • @khyber04
    @khyber04 Před 4 měsíci +9

    As someone that has primarily played only metalcore and prog tunes for years, 1:08 is still the most fun riff to play. So fucking good. R.I.P Ryan man what a talent

    • @LordKD_CH
      @LordKD_CH Před měsícem +2

      Me too. I am absolutely captivated by that riff, it’s like lifeblood

  • @peytonpepper12
    @peytonpepper12 Před rokem +79

    Rest in Peace Ryan. You will be sorely missed. My heart breaks for his family and bandmates. Thank you for the amazing contributions to the world of metal

  • @FilthyJazz
    @FilthyJazz Před rokem +54

    Rest in peace Ryan, this song means the world to me. Thank you for everything.

  • @zachschreibeis1902
    @zachschreibeis1902 Před 3 lety +90

    Criminally underrated musicians.... Definitely my neighbors favorite band at the moment even if they like it or not

    • @Befuddledzebra_6
      @Befuddledzebra_6 Před 2 dny

      Criminally underrated comment. This is my neighbors neighbor favorite band as well.
      Polaris is DOPE.

  • @caninemuncher
    @caninemuncher Před 3 lety +203

    I can just picture Jamie and Dan watching behind the camera like proud dad's seeing their sons do a cool guitar thing together 😌

    • @ilikemusic2773
      @ilikemusic2773 Před 3 lety +2

      I know right hahaha

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m Před 3 lety +12

      Especially Dan considering he’s the primary song writer, which I just find insane because he’s a drummer.

  • @platinumphazer
    @platinumphazer Před 3 lety +147

    Remember when Ryan was a little baby doin Periphery playthroughs

    • @bimapambayun4062
      @bimapambayun4062 Před 3 lety +7

      yeah mate. Time flies.

    • @daidiary4748
      @daidiary4748 Před 3 lety

      I saw him first time on his Critical Acclaim cover video. Goddamn.

    • @xxErmis
      @xxErmis Před 4 měsíci +2

      This hits hard.

  • @5C077Y
    @5C077Y Před 3 lety +411

    Love how all of the instrumental versions show off how well written your song are!

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m Před 3 lety +22

      Honestly, I never realised how technical the lead part was to this song. They’re just amazing musicians.

    • @HK_8
      @HK_8 Před 3 lety +2

      I thought the same thing.

    • @patbateman8116
      @patbateman8116 Před 3 lety +1

      @@c4gob00m same bro haha. They’re insane 🤘

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 Před 3 lety +3

      @@c4gob00m haha same dude. I wasn’t a huge fan of the song until I watched this and now it’s one of my favorites 🤷‍♂️

  • @carrotbabysreactionvideos8062

    RIP king. The lyrics always spoke to me, but your skills were next level. You were already big, going to be huge. Really makes me wonder what was going through your head when you wrote 01:57

  • @barbellbryce
    @barbellbryce Před 3 lety +81

    The Death of Me is easily the best album I have ever heard, period. Every single song is unique and has passion and life put into it. I've never been so proud to be a metalcore fan!

  • @matho1136
    @matho1136 Před 3 lety +17

    I am once again reminded of a comment I saw years ago on one of Ryans covers, it went something like "he is great at playing someone elses music but i'd like to see him write his own stuff"...oh how I hope they paid attention

  • @benharrison9336
    @benharrison9336 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Ryan looked so happy here man, such a horrific loss. RIP you beautiful soul. A true pioneer and an amazing guitarust

  • @killianmaiberger-higgins6272

    All the amazing nuances you hear without the vocals are incredible. Don’t get me wrong I love the song, but this is beautiful

    • @randykuhn3596
      @randykuhn3596 Před 3 lety +4

      Agreed, the chorus is insanely beautiful hearing all of it.

  • @90s267
    @90s267 Před rokem +6

    Rest in Paradise man, the only thing I ultimately regret is not seeing you guys live ONCE. I am hurt by the news, I hope he’s found peace and the band will as well. You guys are so talented, Ryan was certainly a god on guitar. All love and respect.

  • @BlargMyShnoople
    @BlargMyShnoople Před 3 lety +70

    Epic

    • @kevroyo
      @kevroyo Před 3 lety +2

      Didn't expect to see you here man, love your content. Looking forward to seeing you hit that 500k mark.

    • @bobafatty111
      @bobafatty111 Před 2 lety

      Oh shit it's my Arab Canadian bro

  • @Andy_Pancake
    @Andy_Pancake Před rokem +24

    Ryan's riffs we're always no nostalgic. R.I.P Legend. 0:47

  • @Frankeex
    @Frankeex Před rokem +12

    This very song, and this very clip is what got me into Polaris. Great band, great guitarists. RIP Ryan - from someone you never knew existed, but I knew you did.

  • @rowanplaysbass
    @rowanplaysbass Před rokem +6

    He looks so happy here… rest easy legend.. 😢

  • @RealBomoth
    @RealBomoth Před rokem +5

    Rest in peace Ryan... had to come and watch my favorite playthrough with him after hearing the heartbreaking news 😢

  • @cjnorris443
    @cjnorris443 Před 3 lety +120

    That turquoise Mayones guitar tho 🥵

    • @RickSchreder
      @RickSchreder Před 3 lety +12

      I know right

    • @simaarr
      @simaarr Před 3 lety +1

      @@RickSchreder let’s play this on my ibanez gio

    • @RickSchreder
      @RickSchreder Před 3 lety +1

      @@simaarr Depends what colour it is

  • @ilikemusic2773
    @ilikemusic2773 Před 3 lety +14

    1:30 I love this, they all (especially Ryan) just go "ooooh yeaaaah.." and bop their heads. But then again, who doesn't?

  • @CBG2895
    @CBG2895 Před 3 lety +49

    Definitely singing "Im a wreck, i confess, I am in so far above my head and ive been telling everyone that i cant bear the weight" during the chorus.

    • @joedavies6364
      @joedavies6364 Před 3 lety +8

      When I break! Do you Break? Can you feel it like your bones are achiiiiiing?
      Even as we grow it hurts to know that some things never chaaaaaange!!

    • @CBG2895
      @CBG2895 Před 3 lety +1

      @@joedavies6364 YES.

    • @100pounddumbbells4
      @100pounddumbbells4 Před 3 lety +1

      @@joedavies6364 then jamie goes "SOME THINGS NEVER CHAAAAAAAANGEEE"

    • @100pounddumbbells4
      @100pounddumbbells4 Před 3 lety

      Fucking banger!

  • @chadsessions5773
    @chadsessions5773 Před rokem +3

    Had to come back to see his work.
    RIP RYAN

  • @paolonovella1071
    @paolonovella1071 Před rokem +9

    Descansa en paz, tus riff me inspiraron a volver a tener Banda gracias por tanto Ryan 🙏🥺 te debo tanto

  • @progon1135
    @progon1135 Před rokem +2

    rest in peace ryan, came back to relearn it.

  • @JacobMartin
    @JacobMartin Před 3 lety +35

    Can’t tell what’s smoother... The riffs, or that FPS damn 😍

    • @debidi1461
      @debidi1461 Před 3 lety

      it's...50fps?

    • @JacobMartin
      @JacobMartin Před 3 lety +1

      @@debidi1461 Correct mate. Video just looks super smooth I meant

  • @themanonmars
    @themanonmars Před 11 měsíci +4

    Ryan we will never forget the melodies and riffs you brought us. Forever in our ❤s we love you and Polaris gang. Stay strong boys 💪 ❤

  • @taylorchristin-holley1090

    Rest In Peace Ryan. Your energy and your soul will be missed in the music world. Your playing has inspired me as a musician. My prayers go to your family, your friends, your band mates, and too all you’ve touched.

  • @joshybfps
    @joshybfps Před 6 měsíci +2

    This song lives in my head rent free and I’m so happy it does

  • @grilo.1
    @grilo.1 Před 3 lety +86

    Another amazing work guys! Please do “all of this is fleeting” next.

  • @kumar117
    @kumar117 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Rest in peace brother 🤘

  • @treyriedle278
    @treyriedle278 Před rokem +2

    Honestly in tears watching this now… such an amazing musician taken far too soon… RIP Ryan 🖤

  • @keggitalentscout7218
    @keggitalentscout7218 Před 3 lety

    What an amazing work. Love this performance.

  • @myauramusic
    @myauramusic Před 3 lety +2

    That made me so happy. Such a complete song from beginning to end

  • @marceloserra6321
    @marceloserra6321 Před 3 lety +1

    such an amazing tune and the melodies are awesome!

  • @elitspartanoita3951
    @elitspartanoita3951 Před 3 lety

    Oh my god that is amazing!!!! Love it
    Hope you play all the album💕

  • @cristobalbrintruprios5244

    Those riffs gives me joy

  • @dillongurhrie112
    @dillongurhrie112 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this so much

  • @limi.
    @limi. Před 3 lety +10

    so satisfying...😭 A huge thank you starting from the band to everyone who is working behind the scenes.

  • @southpaw___
    @southpaw___ Před rokem +2

    Gone too soon. One of the best young guys left out there … R.I.P.

  • @matthewking1453
    @matthewking1453 Před 3 lety

    And this is why this song was my top song for 2020! Man, you guys are absolutely incredible!! Keep up the great work!

  • @DippingThem
    @DippingThem Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for spending so much effort on your music and brand.
    Seriously, thank you, for being mindful of your work in what seems to be every aspect.

  • @ZJLove
    @ZJLove Před 3 lety +2

    One of the most dope songs I've ever heard

  • @stormofmagic9358
    @stormofmagic9358 Před 3 lety +8

    I just realised how interesting this song is guitar wise. Great work guys, looking forward to your europe tour next year!

  • @mwboost
    @mwboost Před rokem +2

    I've always come back to this vid. One of my favs. Different to watch now.. Seeing Ryan just grooving along. 😔

  • @williamfoster2681
    @williamfoster2681 Před 3 lety

    this is fantastic! really shows off the talented songwriting behind it all

  • @oboce.
    @oboce. Před 3 lety

    beautifully played, one of my favourites off the album

  • @alleuraw2604
    @alleuraw2604 Před 3 lety

    sending much love for this song

  • @freethinkers-inc.
    @freethinkers-inc. Před 3 lety

    My favourite song from the latest album. Thanks for sharing 😍

  • @berriedalive
    @berriedalive Před 3 lety

    I always enjoy the jams. Berry thoughtful music! 🙏❤️🤘🍓

  • @brycehall5599
    @brycehall5599 Před 3 lety +1

    It's so incredible how you can vibe with this song so much in its original form but then hearing this makes you appreciate the nuances that the incredible song writing brings out here. Absolutely fantastic song, thanks for this mates, keep doing them!

  • @SoundlessJesta
    @SoundlessJesta Před 3 lety

    one of the best albums of the year, keep up the good work boys

  • @OneMoreRedNightmare
    @OneMoreRedNightmare Před 2 lety +1

    I love the music scene coming from AUS lately. You guys are the best of it. Love from USA.

  • @timhally869
    @timhally869 Před 3 lety +4

    Craziest thing to me still is watching Ryan's old videos and now seeing him in one of my favorite bands. So crazy how time flies haha

  • @themindgame14
    @themindgame14 Před 2 lety

    Been learning this song from a tab book I bought at your show. I am so floored that people can write such dynamic and soulful riffs. Every note in the lead is so perfect. It must have taken so much time to put this all together.

  • @IbanezLover12
    @IbanezLover12 Před 3 lety +1

    Honestly my favorite song off the record. It’s just so perfectly written

  • @moshwithabike36
    @moshwithabike36 Před 3 lety

    Day made! Absolutely unreal vibes and musical magic. Frothin’

  • @Namelyanonymous
    @Namelyanonymous Před rokem +2

    Ryan forged music that wont be forgotten. what beast! what a band! thinking of you Polaris and family.

  • @xhanshotfirstx2889
    @xhanshotfirstx2889 Před 3 lety

    Need more of these, this is killer

  • @LumpyMillk
    @LumpyMillk Před rokem

    I still cant believe I got to see you guys play this live a week ago today, in Bristol UK at SWX! Everything from the vocals to your stage presence was PERFECT! I can't wait to see you guys again!

  • @TylerAFE
    @TylerAFE Před 2 měsíci

    such a great band. i love every aspect of polaris and i cant wait to see what they do next.

  • @Cmaxb9
    @Cmaxb9 Před rokem

    Great song, amazing playthrough and every time I come back to this I cant help but notice how happy Ryan looks here, what an awesome sound. RIP Ryan

  • @neiladam2368
    @neiladam2368 Před rokem +1

    You see Ryan enjoying playing shows he almost cant get enough just by sitting.

  • @koreyberube7983
    @koreyberube7983 Před 3 lety

    Ryan will forever be my fav guitarist

  • @snamot
    @snamot Před 3 lety

    The Death of Me is an amazing album and this definitely my favorite song on the record. As a guitar player myself I'm so happy they did a playthrough of this :)

  • @c4gob00m
    @c4gob00m Před 3 lety +1

    I love that everyone is in the video and not separate like the Pray for Rain one. So much cooler seeing you all as one unit.
    Big fan of these play throughs, would love to see something heavier or even something older too!

  • @codypieper728
    @codypieper728 Před měsícem

    I come back to watch this so often. The song is so well put together and one of my favourites.

  • @themanonmars
    @themanonmars Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love Ryan's energy in this 😢

  • @dannynicholson6195
    @dannynicholson6195 Před 3 lety

    The amount of talent in that room is astounding

  • @xBongWater
    @xBongWater Před 3 lety

    This is so clean OMG

  • @camerono8372
    @camerono8372 Před rokem

    Man this is my new fave🎉 so nice

  • @mattstevo1313
    @mattstevo1313 Před rokem +1

    Ryan Siew Forever 🖤🖤🖤

  • @juandiegomartinezcastro7942

    Speechless. I don't know a band with better guitarwork and composition skills.

  • @rageriven2850
    @rageriven2850 Před 3 lety +2

    This song is so important to me. Even without the words, it gives me goosebumps. God damn i love it.

  • @mattmyrick6006
    @mattmyrick6006 Před 3 lety +3

    This is such an emotionally welcome surprise during this goddamn pandemic. Thank you guys so much for this.

  • @KK-ni9bz
    @KK-ni9bz Před 3 lety

    Freaking Beautiful! Guitars always shine in Polaris!! 🤘🏼

  • @juliettemcgee9055
    @juliettemcgee9055 Před 3 lety +9

    All the love to you guys🤘🏻

  • @thesoundofjor
    @thesoundofjor Před 6 měsíci +1

    THIS IS SICK MAN

  • @kerrybay7995
    @kerrybay7995 Před 3 lety

    Ya'll's obviously having a lot of fun playing your music. I dig it. Makes me want to go on an adventure. Prost, from RI.

  • @thabugman9433
    @thabugman9433 Před 3 lety

    This is probably my favorite song off this album❤️

  • @FromtheEasternLands
    @FromtheEasternLands Před 3 lety

    Chef’s kiss!

  • @drunkenyeknom
    @drunkenyeknom Před 11 měsíci +1

    RIP Ryan ❤master of sick riffs

  • @preston2636
    @preston2636 Před 2 lety

    I got the tab book for Christmas. learning the drop b songs first then the rest. I'm so excited. first tab book I've had in 15 years or more and I'm so happy with it. highly recommend. support this guys.

  • @HadyAshour
    @HadyAshour Před 3 lety +1

    Really love how Ryan is vibing to the song while playing 😄

  • @Dez210
    @Dez210 Před 3 lety

    I've always enjoyed the instruments in this song. But when I saw Polaris drop this teaser on IG the other day... boy it made me so stupid happy! And now seeing it, especially having the bassist there and not just the guitarist... damn I really think every playthrough should be like this!!
    Sold work guys! Can wait till I see yall in tour. Hopefully with Kingdom of Giants 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @freddyrock
    @freddyrock Před rokem +1

    That chorus lick is awesome 😎

  • @lars_travolta
    @lars_travolta Před 4 měsíci

    Hard to watch these without tearing up man.. RIP Ryan, you were such a legend ❤

  • @ackerman8284
    @ackerman8284 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed Ryan movements so much

  • @RayMerrimen-bp9zl
    @RayMerrimen-bp9zl Před rokem

    Pure magic.....

  • @sebastianeberl6116
    @sebastianeberl6116 Před 3 lety +1

    Polaris is one of the few bands that have the ability and mindset to write songs that will give you goosebumps and wanting to circlepit at the same time. The incredible talent of all of them is outstanding!

  • @masonturner4085
    @masonturner4085 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This will forever be one of my favourite songs ever written, it’s honestly unfathomable how you could put together such a literal perfect song, every riff, note, slide in this song is just absolutely perfect. You will be missed so much man, you look so happy in this video and it’s so hard to think how far you could’ve further come, considering the popularity of fatalism. Ryan forever 🖤

  • @bencensus
    @bencensus Před 3 lety +3

    the riff masters are back

  • @josejr.8671
    @josejr.8671 Před 2 lety

    breath taking.

  • @blackrose_ryan
    @blackrose_ryan Před 18 dny

    I wish I listened to this band while Ryan was still around, but I appreciate his talent even more now
    This is my absolute favorite Polaris song

  • @mariogaeta8911
    @mariogaeta8911 Před 2 lety

    what a piece of music!

  • @sewneyes3417
    @sewneyes3417 Před 3 lety

    This song is incredible

  • @wanderbread4217
    @wanderbread4217 Před 2 lety

    hearing this reminds me of 25 years ago listening to a portable CD player. the sound just takes me back to when this sound was all the rage.