Guitar Teacher REACTS: Polyphia "G.O.A.T" | STUDIO vs LIVE

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  • @Guitargate
    @Guitargate  Před 2 lety +126

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    • @electricpollusion
      @electricpollusion Před 2 lety

      Tim Henson, from the band, actually made a video about the song. czcams.com/video/sg_3jkSSbig/video.html

    • @gooddogtrainingservices5351
      @gooddogtrainingservices5351 Před 2 lety

      This is out of yours range dude. Sorry

    • @drsavage3262
      @drsavage3262 Před 2 lety

      These guys are a tour de force. Tim's genius has no bounds.

    • @ronmeneses6721
      @ronmeneses6721 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/q53lxTAn2Fo/video.html

    • @flowerlandofjohn
      @flowerlandofjohn Před 2 lety

      Great analysis, and loved your focus on the drums! So from a drummer on a guitar-channel:
      A beautifully weird track, but I longed for some drums in the intro. Said and done, here you go: enjoy! 😅🤩😂
      czcams.com/users/shortshIzAJdN9lR0?feature=share

  • @TheJmilberg
    @TheJmilberg Před 3 lety +9371

    This took them a week and they were all high.

  • @HodgkinTattoo
    @HodgkinTattoo Před 3 lety +12478

    Tim Henson is like every guitar teachers worst nightmare

    • @Linethewalk1889
      @Linethewalk1889 Před 3 lety +409

      That is a fact

    • @Xirrious
      @Xirrious Před 3 lety +797

      Yeah. No lie, no traditional playing there lol

    • @Mandibularmenace
      @Mandibularmenace Před 3 lety +680

      Learned GOAT with the help of my teacher, can confirm. We had to find a bootleg transcription while listening to figure out fingerings.

    • @Mandibularmenace
      @Mandibularmenace Před 3 lety +290

      @@socrates6331 I think part of it has to do with the production and songwriting. For first time listeners who normally focus on more typical guitar-centric music, the compressed tone and keyboard voicings can be a challenge when learning by ear. I notice that the chords especially can sound harder to accurately pick out because the tone sounds so squashed on them.

    • @Mandibularmenace
      @Mandibularmenace Před 3 lety +145

      @@socrates6331 I'd also like to add that I have learned Goose as well along with The Worst and 40oz off The Most Hated as well as parts of Nasty, Yas, Rich Kids, Drown, OD and So Strange. The difficulty comes down to ear training over technique for the most part, and many teachers don't stress that as much.

  • @oliferous
    @oliferous Před 2 lety +1716

    Dude, I usually hate these “reaction” videos but this, THIS is how you do it. Props brother, you broke it down, noodled some of the riffs/chord progressions, etc. And, AND you replayed integral parts of the comp that makes it so good! Great job my man, this is exactly how I reacted to this song the first time I heard it, just totally blown away and immediately wanted to break it down!! lol, sh*t ya don’t see often enough. And the drummer….😳
    Thanks for reigniting my interest in YT musicians, thank you brother 🔪🔪🔪

  • @roadkillcatgirl3620
    @roadkillcatgirl3620 Před 2 lety +1230

    It warms my heart to see people react to G.O.A.T and talk about more than just Tim's guitar. The drums and bass are funky as hell and they get overlooked so often

  • @christian_3250
    @christian_3250 Před 3 lety +5636

    imagine going back in time 40 years and showing somebody this song

    • @jensonhartmann3630
      @jensonhartmann3630 Před 3 lety +842

      "This band are witches! Burn them!"

    • @massaj88
      @massaj88 Před 3 lety +690

      Beethoven would regain his hearing, and then his head would explode.

    • @stepanbarty
      @stepanbarty Před 3 lety +546

      Are we sure this isn't what Polyphia did to us?

    • @deadspeak1126
      @deadspeak1126 Před 3 lety +391

      I doubt people would be too taken aback by this in 1980...

    • @stepanbarty
      @stepanbarty Před 3 lety +548

      @@deadspeak1126 Holy shit I just realized 1980 was 40 years ago...

  • @CoenBijpost
    @CoenBijpost Před 3 lety +9635

    Tim Henson creates his riffs on computer. Makes an “impossible” combination of notes in harmony and then finds ways to play it afterwards. It’s incredibly cool, breaks you out of guitar ruts like nothing else. Such a creative and talented band...

    • @CoenBijpost
      @CoenBijpost Před 3 lety +126

      Høler cool. First time I find out about it. But I’m not a metal or prog player, so that’s probably why.

    • @customizablemilk353
      @customizablemilk353 Před 3 lety +88

      sounds like the exact same way the band meshuggah does their songs

    • @vonStahlhelm
      @vonStahlhelm Před 3 lety +258

      On a computer? And so it sounds. Honestly, what the do on their instruments is absolutely impressive but i cant listen to this music with joy. Because it sounds artificial to me, not natural and to me it sounds, beside all this impressive technique, like stress and tension, mixed with boredom.

    • @CoenBijpost
      @CoenBijpost Před 3 lety +700

      @@vonStahlhelm funny. To me it sounds inspired and fresh. I listen to their album almost daily, at the moment.

    • @vonStahlhelm
      @vonStahlhelm Před 3 lety +399

      @@CoenBijpost It would be a horrible world if everybody had the same opinion and taste. I dont like it, but you, if it inspire you, go for it!

  • @conradoformeliano7510
    @conradoformeliano7510 Před 2 lety +662

    Me after 5 weeks of practice: 3:39

    • @animeuploads7704
      @animeuploads7704 Před 2 lety +45

      I nearly fainted 😂😂😂

    • @guitarbeast
      @guitarbeast Před 2 lety +2

      I posted a cover on this song on my channal

    • @Ad_DOOM
      @Ad_DOOM Před 2 lety +6

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @AtariFreek
      @AtariFreek Před 2 lety

      Hahahaha

    • @OmateYayami
      @OmateYayami Před 2 lety +5

      It's an honest work. I wish I was this impeccable on my slides.

  • @xCOREYxCOREx
    @xCOREYxCOREx Před 2 lety +932

    Bruh, you're like the Doug Demuro of music, showing me all the quirks and features of this 2018 Polyphia with low mileage in pristine condition.

  • @robert_swiger9214
    @robert_swiger9214 Před 3 lety +3685

    Someone: spends they’re life perfecting guitar and learning all techniques
    Polyphia: *exists*
    Someone: *cries in minor 7 chords*

  • @brandonthomas6862
    @brandonthomas6862 Před 3 lety +2001

    "You're only as good as your drummer"
    Me: immediately sends to all my band mates

    • @Cannibal_Actual
      @Cannibal_Actual Před 3 lety +32

      Then you quit the band to play at the local church...thanks Brandon now we have to have Jeremy’s little brother cover drums and he sucks more than you.
      Lol...this is half my experiences with drummers the other half is I either screwed their sister or girlfriend. But really, good drummer is so hard to find.

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 Před 3 lety +7

      @@Cannibal_Actual
      Yeah buddy, I feel that. Especially in where I live. Almost no parents will buy their kids a drum set. Expensive piano no problem, expensive guitar no problem, violin, flute, you name it as long as it can be played at lower volume.

    • @chunkymonkey5458
      @chunkymonkey5458 Před 3 lety

      Me: immediately thinks of the Beatles and how they couldn’t pretty much done it with just 3 of them

    • @vyrnmn
      @vyrnmn Před 3 lety +5

      then they'd all send messages back saying " yeah that's why we're so shitty!"

    • @BrandonChaunceyOfficial
      @BrandonChaunceyOfficial Před 3 lety

      To the layman that's true, but it will still be lame if only the drummer is a god and the stringed instruments are lazy

  • @sufferlogan
    @sufferlogan Před 2 lety +534

    I love how you emphasize how important the drummer and percussion are. When i was in marching band we had the best drumline in the state and it showed

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Před 2 lety +78

      Oh it's a fact. I really mean it when I say you're only ever as good as your drummer.

    • @clintchesson3386
      @clintchesson3386 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Guitargate and your bassist! Spread the low end love too - we tie rhythm to melody. Just sayin' : )

    • @WardenOfTerra
      @WardenOfTerra Před 2 lety +1

      Marching band lmfaooo

    • @lily13337
      @lily13337 Před 2 lety +17

      @@WardenOfTerra so many good drummers did field band. one of the rings of saturn drummers did drum corps. shits serious and gives you insane chops

    • @taylorbug9
      @taylorbug9 Před rokem

      Drums are essential

  • @rosysummersky
    @rosysummersky Před rokem +192

    "Not like in ProTools obviously"
    That's exactly what it is, actually. Tim composes the notes of the riffs on a keyboard and then just kinda figures out "now how the fuck do I play this?", adding his own technical flair to the raw notes as he goes along. The result is some ridiculously complex and unique stuff that you just don't get from experimenting with a guitar alone.

    • @xdarkevindu27x
      @xdarkevindu27x Před rokem

      So what

    • @jaguarataktwitchdude1642
      @jaguarataktwitchdude1642 Před rokem

      ​@xDarKevin du 27x just started your day and said let's shit on someone huh?

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 Před rokem

      He seems to making a point to them playing to a click track? Doesn't any decent band play to a track live. Especially if you play music that needs to be tight. Wedge monitors are bunk if you need to be super tight.

    • @LordAsturgis
      @LordAsturgis Před rokem

      Does Tim actually use Pro Tools or Logic Pro? Do you know?

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 Před rokem

      @@LordAsturgis he use a DAW does it really matter what one?

  • @GRANTKEEL
    @GRANTKEEL Před 3 lety +2459

    When you started talking about the band being like a keyboard, I remembered Tim did a video a while back about how they write their songs. He uses a keyboard..

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Před 3 lety +504

      Ding!!

    • @egdm1235
      @egdm1235 Před 3 lety +341

      czcams.com/video/IhfXXC20EJY/video.html
      Tim's descriptions of his writing process are hysterical. "And now I just play all the notes at once, then flex all over this other part..."

    • @RickPlaysStick
      @RickPlaysStick Před 3 lety +41

      Tim also has a video lesson on how to play this track on his CZcams channel czcams.com/video/XEuybjgeqW0/video.html

    • @evanhansen5064
      @evanhansen5064 Před 3 lety +67

      Michael Palmisano here’s another video of him showing his writing process czcams.com/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/video.html

    • @pixlpotions
      @pixlpotions Před 3 lety +5

      @@Guitargate Yeah he would MIDI out a section with a keyboard and then transfer it over to guitar

  • @VontiOfficial
    @VontiOfficial Před 3 lety +5693

    I was Polyphia’s singer in 2011-2012 (when they had vocals). They always astounded me with their talent. When I was in the band, they had Brandon Burkhalter (another world class drummer) before he parted ways 3 years later, in which they got their current drummer Clay from a Dallas band called Windwalker after a short time with my current band’s drummer Randy. They used to be an extreme/speed metal band until they inked their first record deal. The other Clay (the bassist) was one of my childhood best friends and improved more in 2 years than I’ve seen any other bassist improve in 5 years. Tim and Scottie have been world class since before they were 18. Nowadays they write based on popular chord progressions such as this one (minor6, 1, 4, 3) that are used in pop songs of every genre even Feelin Good by Michael Bible. They didn’t need vocals after their stylistic transition because they decided to create lead guitar parts that were vocal hook-esque with the addition of cool slides, harmonics, etc. both guitarists obviously switch leads during the song with the non-lead player playing what would be described as chordal in nature with the rhythmic addition of appegiation and lead tones as well as quick upper/lower harmonies when the lead has something profound going on. These guys are still young and improving so it’s insane to think about all the albums they will make in different genres before inevitably disbanding and having careers as solo guitarists, bassists, and (hopefully) drummer.

    • @cpl2gwot
      @cpl2gwot Před 3 lety +122

      Yeah I’m calling bullshit. Your name is not mentioned anywhere on their former members.

    • @stefanbauer423
      @stefanbauer423 Před 3 lety +346

      @@cpl2gwot get a life and fix your eyesight

    • @trentonthomas9364
      @trentonthomas9364 Před 3 lety +21

      Cpl 2GWOT he kind of looks like Star lord

    • @0siris-TV
      @0siris-TV Před 3 lety +730

      @@cpl2gwot As someone who went to school with Scottie and Tim, was in the Dallas music scene whenever they started, and knows all of the people that have been in the band. I can confirm that is the real Hunter.

    • @tenacioustuna4753
      @tenacioustuna4753 Před 3 lety +333

      @@cpl2gwot mate you're actually the most stuck up keyboard commando i’ve ever seen

  • @familyphotoshoot2413
    @familyphotoshoot2413 Před 2 lety +308

    7:10 - I love how the drum fill is so good that he actually looks mad. You can tell he's watching Tim and when Clay hits that run his eyes move over to him and he gets a "Oh fuck off" look. So good.

  • @mikekirkendall10
    @mikekirkendall10 Před rokem +99

    I love that he puts down the guitar and just marvels at the drummer. Everyone is gonna focus on the incredibly technical guitar, but the drummer is absolutely sensational. I’ve never seen a drummer master dynamics and lay on the cymbals so much. It’s awesome to see a guitar teacher recognize that.

  • @matthewokronglis6410
    @matthewokronglis6410 Před 3 lety +2071

    You know its good when a guitar player says the bass sounds killer.

    • @bnnn33
      @bnnn33 Před 3 lety +54

      I love bass and drum af, but i can only play the guitar

    • @lashedandscorned
      @lashedandscorned Před 3 lety +45

      good basslines make a huge difference
      especially in genres like math rock, tech death, etc

    • @joebranhagen8214
      @joebranhagen8214 Před 3 lety +3

      want to upvote, but can't. 420 likes so far.

    • @AbsoluteAbsurd
      @AbsoluteAbsurd Před 3 lety

      @@bnnn33 me too

    • @luke_mckay
      @luke_mckay Před 3 lety +11

      A guitar player probably wouldn't compliment the bass. A musician, however, would.

  • @rvcurryiv
    @rvcurryiv Před 3 lety +1726

    They actually do write with software and then learn the midi parts live. Its kind of an ingenious way to modernize guitar composition.

    • @edgaramilcar482
      @edgaramilcar482 Před 3 lety +25

      it is obvious to me that they are using the pc...

    • @kryan9965
      @kryan9965 Před 3 lety +159

      @@edgaramilcar482 literally what is your point? I can tell charlamagne by the blossoms is done on synth doesnt take away from it

    • @PacNorthOR
      @PacNorthOR Před 3 lety +172

      Yup, they compose, then figure out how to make it play. They... are... AMAZING

    • @Oh_its_Mike
      @Oh_its_Mike Před 3 lety +96

      Yeah, literal prodigies. I met Clay once in Michigan randomly, super fucking nice dude.

    • @edgaramilcar482
      @edgaramilcar482 Před 3 lety +3

      @@kryan9965 idk, it could surprise somebody...

  • @pfmurphyiii
    @pfmurphyiii Před 2 lety +109

    "You're only as good as your drummer. Period". That's an insight you don't hear very often. Thanks for putting out enthusiastic, insightful, and balanced content. *Palmisano fan for life.

  • @SedrikGSX
    @SedrikGSX Před rokem +50

    18:10 Tim Henson actually composes his writings first on piano and then learns it on the guitar, you nailed it!!

  • @scoutboo
    @scoutboo Před 3 lety +1389

    What gets me most about Polyphia is that it's not just one band member who is ridiculously talented. Every one of them are fantastic and they fit together flawlessly

    • @guitarbeast
      @guitarbeast Před 2 lety +2

      I posted a cover on this

    • @danny_missing8447
      @danny_missing8447 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah but like TIM HENSON

    • @thekongstocks
      @thekongstocks Před 2 lety +2

      ZERO talent...computer-generated skills...CGI-fake musicians

    • @Witness089
      @Witness089 Před 2 lety +33

      @@thekongstocks dude see them live it isn’t fake

    • @Witness089
      @Witness089 Před 2 lety +20

      @@thekongstocks they’ve been playing live for over a decade yes they’ve gotten to a crazy level but it isn’t fake

  • @Nonresponder01
    @Nonresponder01 Před 3 lety +670

    Nothing better than seeing a musician appreciate musicianship

    • @coreyyandle2142
      @coreyyandle2142 Před 3 lety +5

      Amen

    • @Gugusekhose
      @Gugusekhose Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly 👌💯♥️

    • @thekongstocks
      @thekongstocks Před 2 lety

      Talentless musicans...anyone can fiddle-around and use computer music software to enhance overtly-technical crap...trust me, I can shred 100 mph w/ no soul but after spending a few nights using Garage Band, I can replicate fugazi sh*t like this #FACT

    • @Nonresponder01
      @Nonresponder01 Před 2 lety +4

      @@thekongstocks cringe. No need to be flaunting your insecurities.

  • @bendooley550
    @bendooley550 Před rokem +39

    "You wanna know what time it is?" "Click" "there it is". That is the best realization of tempo feel ive seen in a video. Drummers really are the most underrated band members. Listen to anything by sleep token and even his amazing vocals are overshadowed by the perfect drum track. Time and feel are always the dividers of good and bad.

  • @nhogan84
    @nhogan84 Před rokem +20

    Clay (the drummer, not bassist) has this uncanny ability to make pauses/rests IMPACTFUL. Just as impactful as any bass kick or snare. It's incredible.

  • @sleepywagonn
    @sleepywagonn Před 3 lety +1672

    “I want to see this live.”
    The Dooo - “Hold my Guitar.”

    • @Slaven42
      @Slaven42 Před 3 lety +11

      LOL LEGIT

    • @MrJimijamal
      @MrJimijamal Před 3 lety +65

      The dooo is the G.O.A.T

    • @Norable426
      @Norable426 Před 3 lety +44

      or ya know, the video of tim henson playing it on a video along with the song
      there are actually alot of videos of tim playing it.

    • @liljoe2533
      @liljoe2533 Před 3 lety +6

      Dam!!! never herd of this ever!!! But I no one thang I really like the sound!!! I ain't even listened to the rest!!! Song and love hear everybody We All Have That music has been in my soul since I knew anything

    • @anervousdude5043
      @anervousdude5043 Před 3 lety +5

      The doo: "now give it back so i can play it"

  • @brianfinley3683
    @brianfinley3683 Před 3 lety +539

    i heard Tim Henson say once that during the writing process he programs the drums in a DAW and sometimes they end up super intricate and rhythmically weird and he laughed and said something like "sometimes i forget a person has to actually play this for the record"

  • @bryanfoster7684
    @bryanfoster7684 Před 2 lety +42

    The hits the drummer holds back, are the most impressive hits I've ever seen. God damn. This dude is a masterclass on musical space.

  • @yodaspud
    @yodaspud Před 2 lety +394

    Ted Bundy really knows his theory. Respect.

    • @pawa303
      @pawa303 Před 2 lety +9

      He's like if Ted Bundy and Matthew Morrison had a baby

    • @p3t3rrrn
      @p3t3rrrn Před 2 lety +3

      definitely myspace tom

    • @m0byy
      @m0byy Před 2 lety +3

      now i can't unsee it. Thaaanks

    • @adamrozman
      @adamrozman Před 2 lety +2

      Doug demuro?

    • @ryand4533
      @ryand4533 Před 2 lety

      @@p3t3rrrn No but now that I stair still him looks like a Tom/Zuckerburg baby

  • @Soter94
    @Soter94 Před 3 lety +738

    "You're only as good as your drummer"
    Lars Ulrich : "HEY GUYS, WASSAAAAAAAAP?!"

    • @c.g.8138
      @c.g.8138 Před 3 lety +10

      Omg lol perfect. I been doggin on Lars lately too lol.

    • @Jake-sw3ss
      @Jake-sw3ss Před 3 lety +18

      For all of that, give Justice a listen again.

    • @StefanLindblom
      @StefanLindblom Před 3 lety

      This killed me, loool

    • @SheepWaveMeByeBye
      @SheepWaveMeByeBye Před 3 lety +6

      So Lars is the greatest metal drummer ever? Unusual statement, but OK.

    • @xlaythe
      @xlaythe Před 3 lety

      Ringo Star

  • @Obi-WanKannabis
    @Obi-WanKannabis Před 3 lety +1660

    "People who give crap to people who play with the click track"
    One easy way to shut them up is to ask them to do it. There's no cheating in music. It's not a sport. Do what makes your art better.

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Před 3 lety +272

      Facts.

    • @aqlord
      @aqlord Před 3 lety +16

      Wow, there's just so much wrong in this statement.
      "There's no cheating in music"?
      Okay, then autotune, you know the thing that alters your voice and makes sound not like yourself, literally giving you the ability to do something you can't actually do.
      Or programming drums, literally taking a sound someone else created, throwing the actual drummer out of the equation because people are too incompetent to take the time to learn how to properly record drums to make their own unique sound for their bands.
      Yeah, that's not cheating.

    • @Obi-WanKannabis
      @Obi-WanKannabis Před 3 lety +254

      ​@@aqlord None of what you said is cheating. Music isn't a sport. Stop being so insecure of your abilities.

    • @aqlord
      @aqlord Před 3 lety +8

      Oh no, my good man. That is not me who is insecure. That would be someone who feels the need to alter his performance and lie.
      I don't want lies. I want talent. just because someone can't deliver the goods doesn't mean they have to subject themselves to sounding like every other band who uses the same fucking samples, or IR/cab sim.
      It ain't a sport, but both of us know this industry is highly competative and ignoring that is just plain stupid.
      Don't be blind. Care for quality, not quantity.
      No cheaping out on takes just because you can "fix it in the mix". I despise this lazy, down-right disrespectful attitude to the art of making music.

    • @Obi-WanKannabis
      @Obi-WanKannabis Před 3 lety +163

      @@aqlord Sorry but you're insecure. Get all the cheats in the world, that won't help you make a good song. Musical talent can't be cheated. You can tell autotune. You can't play live if you can only edit in a studio. They're not cheats. But they aren't perfect either. Music is an art. And those cheats will never make you write music any better, which is the hardest part of music.

  • @pauljohnpope
    @pauljohnpope Před 2 lety +28

    Love how much respect you have for the drummer. So many people dont even hear the drums and just listen to guitars.

  • @treyn8070
    @treyn8070 Před rokem +25

    I love the way they are so unique in style. No member is the focal point. They are all doing certain things almost like mini solos that come together perfectly as a single sound unit. No lead playing and no backup playing. They are one cohesive unit that are perfectly in sync but not in the usual way like most bands.

  • @andersboyum1589
    @andersboyum1589 Před 3 lety +741

    Come here wanting to hear a guitar teacher explain Polyphia's licks
    Ended up hearing him gush about a drummer

    • @doramaso
      @doramaso Před 3 lety +20

      So you appreciated the video then.!

    • @TierRune
      @TierRune Před 2 lety +3

      Rick Beato has a video about this song as well.

    • @jaconova
      @jaconova Před 2 lety +3

      @@TierRune Yes, let´s bring more followers to Beato, I´m sure he has not enough attention already!

    • @ronnieparfait
      @ronnieparfait Před 2 lety +2

      Facts 😆

    • @indigoburst
      @indigoburst Před 2 lety +4

      I mean, yeah, everyone else is good but the drummer is obviously a class above his bandmates.

  • @herewegoagain7403
    @herewegoagain7403 Před 3 lety +531

    How many Harmonics you putting in this track
    Tim Henson: Yes

  • @winterkilldrummer23
    @winterkilldrummer23 Před rokem +10

    I can get over the bassist just casually walking around a church SLAYING like that.....one of the most badass things i've ever seen

  • @dogscantplayguitar8925
    @dogscantplayguitar8925 Před 2 lety +16

    I love how he describes Tim as "this one guy.. he had this NECK tattoo!"

  • @dkd7670
    @dkd7670 Před 3 lety +2933

    This is how you're supposed to do reaction videos and not just sit there and make faces

    • @MrJammyGel
      @MrJammyGel Před 3 lety +26

      well, if he played the riff that would've been better imo

    • @FIRST465
      @FIRST465 Před 3 lety +68

      @@MrJammyGel Who does that

    • @vesellin
      @vesellin Před 2 lety +9

      Literally no one reacts like that

    • @ObsidianSnake12
      @ObsidianSnake12 Před 2 lety +10

      Go take a look at Charles Cornell, he’s the jazz piano version of this dude

    • @icchorist
      @icchorist Před 2 lety +13

      This is more of an analysis video than a reaction video. Sadly most people who make this content dont know the difference

  • @Linethewalk1889
    @Linethewalk1889 Před 3 lety +578

    The drummers pockets, my God, his pockets are DEEP. This dude is filthy.

    • @Drew2ub
      @Drew2ub Před 3 lety +11

      Clay is disgusting!!!!@ in a good way haha.

    • @Drew2ub
      @Drew2ub Před 3 lety +12

      Look at Clay's playthroughs and nut

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner Před 3 lety

      Go check out the Bach playthrough with Brandon/Tim/Scott...Brandon is a beast but instead of death or black metal he went all in on gospel. Which isn't bad either but it's easier to disappear from view in a church...

    • @69madcow69
      @69madcow69 Před 3 lety +1

      These drums are fake dog

    • @FadedBlack3000
      @FadedBlack3000 Před 3 lety

      Another palmisano checking in.

  • @mackcool1000
    @mackcool1000 Před 2 lety +45

    I saw Polyphia live in the fall of 2019 and I definitely felt like there were times where the studio recording sounded much better, but for the most part these guys have what’s it takes to do it live man. Incredible

  • @jimmyroberts4813
    @jimmyroberts4813 Před 6 měsíci +6

    You said you wanted to see them play it live. I just got through seeing them at Iron City in Birmingham. They are every bit as skilled and talented as in the video. As a fellow guitarist of 25 years, these dudes are light years ahead of many guitarists, especially for their age. I've accepted I cannot ever hope to be THAT skilled, but I have learned to just appreciate it for what it is. I admit defeat in the most humble way possible.

  • @DUNZODaDON
    @DUNZODaDON Před 3 lety +621

    Man Tim Henson’s mom literally saved my life haha i has a heart attack and she resuscitated me and saw I was wearing a polyphia band tee and was like “my son’s in that band”

  • @custommade21
    @custommade21 Před 3 lety +404

    Tim also mentioned in an interview that usually before live shows they get together and practice their asses off for days because they want the performance to be perfect live. Really dedicated dudes met them on tour a while back really kind and warm

    • @frnndgrm6268
      @frnndgrm6268 Před 3 lety +21

      Sometimes they are sloppy too, but they've said they drink beer during the concerts

    • @nivmimran1416
      @nivmimran1416 Před 3 lety +26

      When they were in Toronto, Clay was hammered completely and Scott was just out. Im sure they have their shows but man, seeing half of the band trashed on stage is a shame

    • @xlaythe
      @xlaythe Před 3 lety +8

      @@nivmimran1416 Clay was takin rips off of joints from people in the crowd. Regardless of who drives the writing or the playing, he's really the showman of this band

    • @USHARDY
      @USHARDY Před 3 lety +2

      xlaythe yeah that’s true. When I saw them in 2019 Clay G was the one with the microphone hyping up the crowd. Tim seemed kinda shy honestly and was sloppy in a few parts

    • @nivmimran1416
      @nivmimran1416 Před 3 lety +1

      @@xlaythe I totally agree that Clay is the guy that usually communicates with the crowd. I am just saying that when you come to a show to see your favorite band, its a bit disappointing to see half of them trashed. It affects their playing. Specifically the Toronto gig was like that. Tim and Clay (Drummer) were holding things together.
      Regardless, they are my favorite band and don't get me wrong, the show was sick as hell.

  • @SupremeMindTV
    @SupremeMindTV Před 2 lety +5

    Love how you respectfully and honestly gave your reaction. I really appreciate your love for music. They having a mixture of the hip hop click and timing

  • @maxlittrell960
    @maxlittrell960 Před 2 lety +6

    I appreciate how much you focused on the drummer and bassist, Tim gets so much praise as he really is changing how people view the guitar but I wouldn't have noticed as much of the technicality of the drumming with our your break down of it

  • @ACollinsLV
    @ACollinsLV Před 3 lety +401

    I've seen Polyphia live and let me tell ya, it's that tight. They're prodigious little wizards, those guys.

    • @Rafomonster
      @Rafomonster Před 3 lety +1

      Saw them last year at nyc polyphia summer camp- SUreeal epic playing and pretty cool humans

    • @luiggiibanez
      @luiggiibanez Před 3 lety +4

      love them but they suck live unfortunately

    • @ACollinsLV
      @ACollinsLV Před 3 lety +26

      @@luiggiibanez You think so? I would wager that you caught them on an off night and that is really unfortunate. When I saw them they were beyond expectations.

    • @dustybizzle1
      @dustybizzle1 Před 3 lety +23

      @@ACollinsLV I've heard they're hit or miss - they tend to get a little bit too trashed sometimes and it really shows.

    • @ACollinsLV
      @ACollinsLV Před 3 lety +13

      @@dustybizzle1 Hmmmm indeed that could be a reason. They're so technical that trying to play while wasted would be a great challenge.

  • @brianna4288
    @brianna4288 Před 3 lety +1405

    "You're only as good as your drummer."
    Metallica: _Am I a joke to you?_

    • @beerd6706
      @beerd6706 Před 3 lety +30

      An actual underrated comment. As a drummer that's been on a bit of a nostalgic tear with them lately, Lars.....uuuurgh......🙈 So stressful 😂

    • @metalavenger23
      @metalavenger23 Před 3 lety +26

      now imagine listening to other bands like meshuggah who are every bit as sharp live as they are in the studio. I mean Thomas Hakke is a Living Metronome. then you go back to metallica and try to listen to lars. Its kinda cringy.

    • @seancunningham4462
      @seancunningham4462 Před 3 lety +22

      @@metalavenger23 i’m listening to metallica purely for james’ fast heavy chugging, the drums don’t really bother me

    • @lbboardingb3356
      @lbboardingb3356 Před 3 lety +34

      Oh poor Lars, he's like the Nickleback of drummers lol. He's not that bad but he's just so fun to hate.

    • @danpedersen2718
      @danpedersen2718 Před 3 lety +20

      @@lbboardingb3356 He's pretty bad compared to how good metallica is

  • @08WSChamps
    @08WSChamps Před 2 lety +58

    "You're only as good as your drummer"....thank you I will now remind everyone of my guitar and bass friends that they can thank me for sounding so wonderfully talented 😂 Fantastic breakdown of this ridiculously dope jam!

    • @heybaeuwb8888
      @heybaeuwb8888 Před 2 lety +1

      it also applies the other way :P

    • @08WSChamps
      @08WSChamps Před 2 lety

      @@heybaeuwb8888 lol that's right we all compliment each other. Just a convo amongst instruments.

    • @vickvick8556
      @vickvick8556 Před rokem

      I'm pretty much the best drummer in the neighborhood

    • @vickvick8556
      @vickvick8556 Před rokem

      Yes defer

  • @-siranzalot-
    @-siranzalot- Před 2 lety +4

    I didn't think a 20 min reaction Video would be worthwihile but it's so enjoyable to watch you watch them. This amazed understanding and appreciation of their work is just golden. Thanks!

  • @PourTheCoalToEr
    @PourTheCoalToEr Před 3 lety +487

    I've listened to this song a ton, but now I feel like my third ear has opened.

    • @Sean-ri6ey
      @Sean-ri6ey Před 3 lety +2

      🤣🤣👌👌👌

    • @peteferguson9261
      @peteferguson9261 Před 3 lety +6

      Same and I watched this guys reaction 3 times now. Its perfect. Cant explain why. Love seeing good players taken aback.

    • @JayRossProductions
      @JayRossProductions Před 3 lety

      Cleveland

    • @JayRossProductions
      @JayRossProductions Před 3 lety +2

      wait I meant clever but also....Cleveland 😆

    • @RattyDaddy
      @RattyDaddy Před 3 lety

      my favorite comment of the day.. well done sir

  • @LeglessWonder
    @LeglessWonder Před 3 lety +426

    “But theres so much more happening”
    Polyphia in a nutshell

  • @bbnguitar
    @bbnguitar Před 2 lety +14

    Love the breakdown of the bass solo. It's amazing how in sync it is with the drums.

  • @Nick-fb9uq
    @Nick-fb9uq Před 2 lety +43

    16:15 I've never heard a more perfect explanation of polyphia's sound!! Spot on

  • @In_Conclusion
    @In_Conclusion Před 3 lety +686

    Michael: This took them a year at least, and if you say it took them a week and they were all high I'm calling BS
    Polyphia: Sweats in marijuana cabinet

    • @EatPsychedelics
      @EatPsychedelics Před 3 lety +21

      Some of the best moments of musical progression, and creativity that literally have shaped the way I look at, and play guitar have come from being extremely high on LSD and cannabis. These substances, lsd specifically and especially, dissolve walls and barriers within our minds allowing us a more harmonious neurology, and cognitive functionality.

    • @equinox5306
      @equinox5306 Před 3 lety +49

      @@EatPsychedelics the ability to speak does not make you intelligent

    • @EatPsychedelics
      @EatPsychedelics Před 3 lety +6

      @@equinox5306 hell yeah, bro

    • @nickcage3703
      @nickcage3703 Před 2 lety +2

      @@equinox5306 true dat

    • @alfarashf2406
      @alfarashf2406 Před 2 lety +11

      @@equinox5306 lay off of him bro. I think he doesnt try to look intelligent

  • @codylujan
    @codylujan Před 3 lety +295

    Tim Henson just told every guitar teacher, "the future is now old man" when they released this song.

    • @tonygudino5741
      @tonygudino5741 Před 3 lety +9

      actually, I believe he said "Okay Boomer"

    • @AM-we8hj
      @AM-we8hj Před 3 lety +1

      My god, you know nothing about guitar or instrumental music in general... this style of playing has been going on for fucking decades... it was nothing new to me, it's average. Thousand players sound alike already. It's just that the mainstream audience, which is roughly 95% of the people, never really digs further than what the radio or MTV will play, or what your friends heard on spotify's pop-centric recommendations. Instrumental music started losing touch with mainstream audiences near 2000. Until Polyphia started using guitar with actual bass rhythms and instrumental arrangements fitting modern electro music... which made it to the mainstream audience. It's a known fact, mainstream audiences know shit about music. Some high profile music schools I won't name, label the general audience as "retarded", one school has a special name for it. There are reasons, that even theory of music explains pretty well.

    • @truedarklander
      @truedarklander Před 3 lety +14

      @@AM-we8hj ok boomer

    • @DanneoYT
      @DanneoYT Před 3 lety +3

      A M ok boomer

    • @mrcooki3
      @mrcooki3 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AM-we8hj dude .. this guy is fire , I am listening technical death metal and band like this for , yes 10 years over , but Tim Henson is just a fucking beast, he shred, you can't bitch on this

  • @tommyeden7896
    @tommyeden7896 Před rokem +12

    I feel privileged that bands like Polyphia exist. Tim is pushing the envelope of what you can do with guitars and music, I love it. The whole band is tight though.

  • @Lockn3s5
    @Lockn3s5 Před 2 lety +3

    You hit the nail on the head. The reason this song sounds so good is because the bass and drums are driving the song and everyone is playing rhythmically to the drums which is one of my favorite things ever when a band does that. Being able to essentially have all instruments playing the same rhythmic notes while harmonizing tonally gives every single note being played an extra gut punch.

  • @vernaux4268
    @vernaux4268 Před 3 lety +1631

    this dude has wet dreams about drummers

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Před 3 lety +601

      It’s true.

    • @vernaux4268
      @vernaux4268 Před 3 lety +249

      Michael Palmisano man im so glad you didnt take a joke seriously big respect

    • @DCSwamp-il6yb
      @DCSwamp-il6yb Před 3 lety +5

      is that a tomgirl as you're profile pic

    • @nickwolhuter3230
      @nickwolhuter3230 Před 3 lety +42

      Bro a good drummer is any guitarists wet dream

    • @mr.hoppelelefant2350
      @mr.hoppelelefant2350 Před 3 lety +20

      That must mean Dave Grohl is one of the most autoerotic guys out there 😅

  • @FloStudios
    @FloStudios Před 2 lety +2001

    This song is UNSETTLINGLY perfect. DEMONICALLY precise. They have made a collective deal with the devil.

    • @acidfromhell
      @acidfromhell Před 2 lety +98

      It's called GOAT and the video is in a church.

    • @shimomiaizo
      @shimomiaizo Před 2 lety +58

      Devil: ok since you guys all so amazing I'll give you a 10% off

    • @airgliderz
      @airgliderz Před 2 lety +18

      No, clearly it is God and his Angeles band speaking from heaven.

    • @moonmanvic
      @moonmanvic Před 2 lety +1

      I don’t knowwwww…?🤔😬

    • @airgliderz
      @airgliderz Před 2 lety +2

      @@moonmanvic how could you possibly not know? Ahh you are a democrat, ignorance us bliss within your sekf created tiny bubble fantasy world you call reality

  • @JCtheMusicMan_
    @JCtheMusicMan_ Před 2 lety +4

    It makes me excited to see a professional get excited about other artists work! As a bassist, I can attest to loving when I scan play with a phenomenal drummer that is aware of more than just himself

  • @jadenmahabir3649
    @jadenmahabir3649 Před 2 lety +5

    "do it again do it again! " how i feel every time i hear this song, love the vid!

  • @cgafken
    @cgafken Před 3 lety +165

    Ive always looked at G.O.A.T. as a trap rap song where each musician gets a verse to “freestyle” a solo. Its just all composed ahead of time

    • @RebeccaTheWitch
      @RebeccaTheWitch Před 3 lety +32

      THIS! This concept really started with "The most H8ed". It's like they said to themselves: "We're a cool instrumental borderline prog metal group....what if we just make Trap Beats?"

    • @frnndgrm6268
      @frnndgrm6268 Před 3 lety +9

      @@RebeccaTheWitch thank god Tim decided to apply his rap/trap influences in polyphia, "the most hated" open the door for what makes them apealing

    • @arkeeper
      @arkeeper Před 3 lety

      @@RebeccaTheWitch If you didn't know any better, you'd think most of 40oz is an EDM track

  • @friesguy5467
    @friesguy5467 Před 3 lety +502

    "It's like they planned it out in a grid"
    Well, about that...

    • @GHOST-jc3cy
      @GHOST-jc3cy Před 3 lety +17

      LMFAO

    • @thehighgroundhimself736
      @thehighgroundhimself736 Před 3 lety +20

      The secret ingredient is D R U G

    • @MrSh4des
      @MrSh4des Před 3 lety +10

      Did he write it with a program first then transcribe it to guitar after?

    • @AlphaRiff
      @AlphaRiff Před 3 lety +44

      @@MrSh4des Yep. Tim writes everything on keyboard with drum work and then they learn how to play it on the other instruments. Exact same thing all composers do, since virtually no composer plays all of the instruments they write for. :D

    • @MrSh4des
      @MrSh4des Před 3 lety +2

      @@AlphaRiff I meant the guitar licks. That's pretty intense if he does in fact also write the drums they're pretty impressive in this song.

  • @shervinvakili2626
    @shervinvakili2626 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't even play guitar, but love your channel. Your energy and joy in appreciation is so genuine, great job.

  • @burningdownthehouse161
    @burningdownthehouse161 Před rokem +9

    I just discovered this band and they honestly are very interesting. The mix of prog math and hip hop is truly original.

  • @sharlacher8
    @sharlacher8 Před 3 lety +507

    This took them like a week. They were all high, and it just came out.

    • @Amperrs
      @Amperrs Před 3 lety +30

      bs

    • @Grasses0n
      @Grasses0n Před 3 lety +16

      @@Amperrs Probably more than a week, but they do smoke a lot of weed.

    • @thelickpolice1210
      @thelickpolice1210 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Grasses0n U clearly didn't watch the video mate

    • @actually5004
      @actually5004 Před 3 lety +43

      @@thelickpolice1210 Nah, it probably only took them a week- but their version of a week is exactly 604,800 seconds and they always know which second they're on.

    • @fleshtaffy
      @fleshtaffy Před 3 lety

      Marijuana is magical

  • @paulkate4816
    @paulkate4816 Před 3 lety +376

    Watch "The Doo". He does a close up of this song...just not slowed down. czcams.com/video/B-U4hyKOPe0/video.html
    Here is a link to the tabs for guitar

  • @7swild875
    @7swild875 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love how you shouted out the drummer. He creates so much tension and atmosphere for the songs.

  • @joerock8717
    @joerock8717 Před 2 lety +5

    My son just told me about these guys today. Im HOOKED. The beats, groove, i could just sit and chill all day listening to them.

  • @jasonowsley7604
    @jasonowsley7604 Před 3 lety +570

    They are changing the game. First time I ever heard this song it almost brought me to tears. I felt like I unlocked a new dlc of music that I didn't know existed

    • @peytonperduyn9009
      @peytonperduyn9009 Před 3 lety +9

      you put it perfectly! the music doesn’t sound like it belongs to us

    • @anandarifaldi3610
      @anandarifaldi3610 Před 3 lety +10

      Yeah, the first song that i heard is OD and i was like, this kind of music exist? Why the hell i didnt know about it earlier?

    • @RJ-us1xg
      @RJ-us1xg Před 3 lety +7

      Just almost? This genre is relatively new to me and hits me harder than most tear jerking lyrics ever have.

    • @KitariItsSomethingRottenHere
      @KitariItsSomethingRottenHere Před 3 lety +6

      *Do you even math rock...?*

    • @kiersten20013
      @kiersten20013 Před 3 lety +3

      My friend just introduced me to them- ahhh it sounds.. I don’t even know how to put it correctly, astounding? Freaking cool? Impressive? I love it already

  • @JoeTestosterogan
    @JoeTestosterogan Před 3 lety +489

    " what are your qualifications? "
    * First 10 seconds *
    " okay continue "

    • @coombecarp
      @coombecarp Před 3 lety +6

      Haha!! ⚡👏

    • @Brekdiaz
      @Brekdiaz Před 3 lety +2

      Spot on

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  Před 3 lety +16

      Thank you kind sir :)

    • @alejandroquinones9857
      @alejandroquinones9857 Před 3 lety +2

      hahaha I thought the same being my 1st time on this channel. immediately subbed 😆👌

    • @JoeTestosterogan
      @JoeTestosterogan Před 3 lety

      After watching tons of your stuff , its safe to say you're an incredibly smart man. Your on the spot improvised analysis is perfect.

  • @remus2565
    @remus2565 Před 2 lety +4

    I heard this song for the first time last week. I've been playing it on repeat daily as I work. So much skills. Makes me wish I stuck with my instrument at a young age. Much props to Tim Henson and his band. You have to really mesh with your bandmates to do this.
    So much unconventional organization of the chords, but when you listen to it, you just feel it, you feel the rhythm and the pauses.

  • @pauljohnpope
    @pauljohnpope Před 2 lety +1

    This was so fun to watch, when you showed off in the intro i was like ok right kinda cocky but when you tried playing along it just shows your human and a pretty chill normal lad

  • @stedyshredy2772
    @stedyshredy2772 Před 3 lety +386

    Love to see you nerding out on this band. Tim Henson is the poster child, but Clay Gober, bassist, is out of this world as well!

    • @harry_mair
      @harry_mair Před 3 lety +14

      The best frontman

    • @vibetildeath17
      @vibetildeath17 Před 3 lety

      Yeah he’s awesome

    • @user-ln5rr6ju3f
      @user-ln5rr6ju3f Před 3 lety +1

      Child? You know Tim is 39?

    • @wheetness
      @wheetness Před 3 lety +32

      @@user-ln5rr6ju3f he was born in 1993 acoording to a quick google search. Makes him 26/27 by my math.

    • @user-ln5rr6ju3f
      @user-ln5rr6ju3f Před 3 lety +47

      Bruh I don't know where I found that hes 39 I'm stupid 😂

  • @RoberForst
    @RoberForst Před 3 lety +690

    This is ridiculous, are people really this good. Do I actually suck that bad.

    • @antoniothenatural
      @antoniothenatural Před 3 lety +23

      listen to Chon, theyre the better version of these guys, and less cringy lol

    • @Norfair1
      @Norfair1 Před 3 lety +146

      @@antoniothenatural Chon is not better lmfao

    • @cmillivol98
      @cmillivol98 Před 3 lety +19

      Rooted what do you mean cringy?

    • @antoniothenatural
      @antoniothenatural Před 3 lety +5

      @@cmillivol98 Tims Warped Tour bodysuit is a good place to start lol

    • @cmillivol98
      @cmillivol98 Před 3 lety +75

      Rooted ah who cares what he wears, he can play guitar better than 99% of the population😂

  • @stevievaughan6070
    @stevievaughan6070 Před 2 lety +5

    i am a 46 yo tragic music addict. A very intelligent guy named Eric Weinstein (look him up) guided me to this song, so i had to have a listen. For the first time probably since i heard the band infectious grooves, my landscape of musical possibilities was exponentially grown. Incredible. It is like classical x jazz x blues x funk x rock x alternative. Just an absolutely beautiful composition. Then i watched the live soundcheck version, and without doubt my understanding of the limits of live music was blown away.

  • @muhammadfadhil7950
    @muhammadfadhil7950 Před 2 lety +2

    its beautiful to see how much you're enjoying this, not many ppl can truly appreciate this masterpiece. true goosebump moments :)

  • @etoile3903
    @etoile3903 Před 3 lety +211

    all of their songs are just technical masterpieces, they’re so insane

    • @ebonecapo5822
      @ebonecapo5822 Před 3 lety +3

      Another technical masterpiece is ragged tooth by protest the hero

    • @therealkars1596
      @therealkars1596 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ebonecapo5822 anything by protest the hero honestly. Just absolutely phenomenal musicians

    • @atquinn1975
      @atquinn1975 Před 3 lety +3

      Technically? Masterpieces. Emotionally? Inert. IMO

    • @larsheuker
      @larsheuker Před 3 lety +1

      Just a bit too computery, all taste i guess

    • @boston9511
      @boston9511 Před 3 lety

      Listen to Dream Theater

  • @muse-mech-moda
    @muse-mech-moda Před 3 lety +150

    “`It’s not just F7, it’s so much more!” - queue the merchandise and watch those t-shirt sales go through the roof!

    • @hayes4762
      @hayes4762 Před 3 lety +4

      He literally said this at the same time I read this comment, that was funny.

  • @tylerpalmer8973
    @tylerpalmer8973 Před rokem +1

    I love how excited you are about how good this is, haha! I hadn't even heard of these guys until about 3 weeks ago and I'm addicted to the arrangements. I'm not a great musician, but I can definitely appreciated just how tight this stuff is!

  • @lgd6619
    @lgd6619 Před 2 lety +2

    First time I have seen or heard of these guys, thank you for this reaction I am now deep in the rabbit hole discovering their music and its turned my day around

  • @samuelblack1078
    @samuelblack1078 Před 3 lety +171

    I've seen these guys live, and let me tell you. They are so unbelievably tight and precise live. It is both impressive and inspiring.

    • @skyrunr
      @skyrunr Před 3 lety +1

      I personally don't go to live shows to see tight and precise. We saw BF5 open for for Beck (still a Beck fan btw) in '96 and were blown away, and we LEFT three songs into the Beck set. Now I want to hear GOAT unplugged. ;)

  • @AlexDMusic93
    @AlexDMusic93 Před 3 lety +269

    It’s cool as hell to see a guitar teacher give the drummer and bassist the praise they deserve too. There are a lot of people that just focus on the guitar but the entire band is incredible. I’ve been listening to them for a few years and heard their stylistic changes on every album and how they adapt to different genres, but also change them and make this really unique sound. They’re kind of in a trap/hip hop stage at the moment and you can hear it in the drums for sure. I know Tim Henson (guitarist) listens to trap music and makes keyboard “riffs” that sound like rap beats until he puts them on a guitar. Badass band overall and I can’t wait to hear what they do in the future.

    • @magnus6024
      @magnus6024 Před 3 lety +4

      They play like one huge instrument. Wouldn't surprise me if they used pc to write it out on a sheet, and only afterwards deciding who plays what. Doing the composing separate to playing, kinda like for a orchestra.

    • @pclinton95
      @pclinton95 Před 3 lety

      I mean my friend was like, "You like rock and edm right? Check this out!" And showed me G.O.A.T. which I then proceeded to listen to all their other stuff after haha

    • @luke_mckay
      @luke_mckay Před 3 lety

      Because the key difference here is Michael is a musician first, guitarist second.

  • @georgejohnson445
    @georgejohnson445 Před 2 lety +7

    5:13 It wouldn't be 'leaving the key' just for having the leading tone if you are thinking in terms of Classical music music theory. I bring that up because I think that's where inspiration for a lot of the harmonic framework comes from on this album. They use the leading tone in the minor like on 75%of the songs I would say.

  • @justjames1111
    @justjames1111 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Just discovered Polyphia, and wow, just taking music to another level. I just love your 'breakdown' Michael, which makes the Band's playing and arranging seem even more incredible when it's explained what it is they're trying and succeeding in achieving. Just an incredible Band.

  • @denzilhamm331
    @denzilhamm331 Před 3 lety +71

    When you noticed their playing resembling piano licks it's because when Tim is writing new licks he's using midi instruments as a writing tool for guitar.

  • @treyallen9445
    @treyallen9445 Před 3 lety +242

    I've watched a handful Polyphia "reaction" videos, now. More and more seem to have popped up over the past few weeks. But none of them so far measure up to the level of detail and discussion you gave here about what's going on in this song. Also, I just generally enjoy watching your mind be completely blown by these guys haha .. your excitement for music is super contagious.

  • @fernandoperezc.7036
    @fernandoperezc.7036 Před rokem +1

    Michael, I’m a new subscriber and what an awesome experience it has been to follow you and to learn of new bands and artists. Thank you, much.

  • @lastronaut7104
    @lastronaut7104 Před 2 lety +1

    They are a treat to see live, and nice genuine dudes as well, one of my favorite bands. Chon is another great group to look into

  • @vapebomb27
    @vapebomb27 Před 3 lety +538

    Tim Henson will go down in history as one of the greatest and unique guitarist of all time. He has achieved so much and is only 26 years old. Polyphia is one of my favorite bands and they are ever bit as good live as on record.

    • @lurezpe8655
      @lurezpe8655 Před 3 lety +7

      He is 26... I don't think that's "only" in terms of music

    • @ece-hr5fg
      @ece-hr5fg Před 3 lety +8

      @@lurezpe8655it really is, younger artists like billie eilish who had some sort of breakthrough into music can't be put in the same category. look at any of the great musicians, many started creating around his age, getting recognized as they got older. yet here he is at 26, imagine what he can achieve in the future. at least that's how i personally see it.

    • @lurezpe8655
      @lurezpe8655 Před 3 lety +14

      @@ece-hr5fg the 27 year curse...

    • @ece-hr5fg
      @ece-hr5fg Před 3 lety +4

      @@lurezpe8655 oh god...i didn't even think of that...yeah, then.

    • @lurezpe8655
      @lurezpe8655 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ece-hr5fg 😬😂

  • @johntherevelator2020
    @johntherevelator2020 Před 3 lety +1066

    Davie504 playing this song on bass, introduced this song to me.

    • @fg786
      @fg786 Před 3 lety +23

      Same for me 5 mins ago.

    • @gerryleemander9215
      @gerryleemander9215 Před 3 lety +12

      @@fg786 same here like a hour ago. Totally blown away.

    • @vandanacasm
      @vandanacasm Před 3 lety +9

      Yes...me too. And then I heard Tim play solo. And then I heard the whole thing. I hear this in my nightmares

    • @nochannelforoldmen2758
      @nochannelforoldmen2758 Před 3 lety +5

      That’s funny - I loved this song already, but came to this video from the Davie504 video

    • @johntherevelator2020
      @johntherevelator2020 Před 3 lety +5

      It’s a pretty cool song, so I’m glad Davie played a piece of it on his channel.

  • @darrinwarner4046
    @darrinwarner4046 Před rokem +1

    Dude, I have only just found Polyphia. And you for that matter. But you've definitely brought another level appreciation for this song to me. I hadn't noticed how the bass and drums we on point they way they are. Definitely a thumbs up on the video. I look forward to watching more of both.

  • @committments
    @committments Před 2 lety

    Fellow guitar teacher/ songwriter musician here and man you took the words out of my mouth and then i checked out a couple more vids of yours, of course I Subbed. Love your style and attitude! Keep rockin and making cool vids!

  • @MarsFireballCharge
    @MarsFireballCharge Před 3 lety +70

    watching him keep rewinding before clay’s juicy ass bass solo was torture

  • @DonteWilsonChrisDorner
    @DonteWilsonChrisDorner Před 3 lety +175

    Just think. There are people that haven't known who Polyphia is for years.

    • @KyleReynaert
      @KyleReynaert Před 3 lety

      I've been listening since the Inspire EP and was amazed that piece of art was made when they were all 17 years old.

    • @TGDSC33
      @TGDSC33 Před 3 lety +2

      as a guitar player I don't see how I haven't stumbled on to them before now! I even listen to technical metal and the CZcams algorithm has failed me on this one until now, lmao!.

    • @TIMExBANDIT
      @TIMExBANDIT Před 3 lety +4

      There are a ton of instrumental bands that would blow normie minds

    • @TheCleansingx
      @TheCleansingx Před 3 lety

      I remember when they were just little kids and the music video where they play at the fountain.

    • @NovembersDooom
      @NovembersDooom Před 3 lety

      I didn't until just now...I feel ashamed of myself...

  • @luckyupyours
    @luckyupyours Před 2 lety +23

    As a music lover and guitar player, Polyphia has to be one the most rhythmic and enjoyable bands to listen to. I would have never guessed using a computer to make a composition then playing it with real instruments would sound so good. Incredible.

  • @OBrienDesigns
    @OBrienDesigns Před 2 lety +1

    Love that you are giving the rhythm section so much props. They deserve it to the fullest

  • @bubbles-1020
    @bubbles-1020 Před 3 lety +46

    "I'm telling you - It's not just F7, it's so much more" loved it

  • @hunnybeezy
    @hunnybeezy Před 3 lety +73

    One of the biggest things I like about polyphia is that every person has a real chance to shine, and they do.

  • @joecallicott21
    @joecallicott21 Před 2 lety +1

    Gotta see them live! They were so chill in their matching flip flops making New Levels New Devils seem so relaxed! They killed it in Denver and I will buy a ticket for every show here for the,rest of my life!