Frik the song, you need to be studied.

@chadmarx7718

3 жыл бұрын

Fredrik* ;)

@newhorizonsforfifty2833

2 жыл бұрын

I downloaded his music just for that purpose. Sam's, not Meshuggah's.

Its interesting how everyone goes nuts over “Bleed”, but no one gives “I” the recognition it deserves. This song is like the guitar equivalent to climbing Everest haha! Massive praise to this guy for accomplishing the feat!!

@TheSquareOnes

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's because Haake said Bleed was one of the toughest songs for him to learn and record, so for people who don't really know the band that well Extremely Technical Band + Hardest Song For Dummer = Hardest Song. Of course that completely ignores that Haake is more known for his insane coordination and groove than his speed and endurance so obviously Bleed would be more difficult for him since it's based around his weaknesses (at which he's admittedly still much better than almost every drummer in the world). Plus it feeds into the usual "lots of double bass notes means more difficult" standard that most metal drumming is evaluated by.

@jlae111

5 жыл бұрын

I've always thought that too. I absolutely love Bleed and feel that it gets a lot of attention for its "groove". But for me, I and Catch 33 are their best works; those two pieces of art are Meshuggah to me.

@AbrasionUK

4 жыл бұрын

This isn't the most accessible song to be fair.

@cultofleda

4 жыл бұрын

@@AbrasionUK Neither is Bleed tbh

@GlintzKollide

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. It’s a masterwork. It was my first Meshuggah record, too! They’ve been my favourite ever since.

To the person who said this is the guitar equivalent of climbing Everest, more people have climbed Everest than covered I

Holy shit, someone covered it.

@nobrkt

7 жыл бұрын

1 dude played the whole I track on drums. You can find it on KZread.

@JBthree24

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Daniels wrong. He didn't "cover it" he picked up signals from another galaxy

@aaaa6824

7 жыл бұрын

I would but I DON'T HAVE THE STAMINA.

@williamcozart9166

3 жыл бұрын

My old band used to cover this for practice, also War, sounded shit, but hey, it's fucking 'Shuggah.

@NoEasyFeet

3 жыл бұрын

he did it... the son of a bitch did it...

Someone should play this at a talent show to fuck with everyone.

@mrgachadude17

6 күн бұрын

I'll make it happen someday, lmaoo

@oatmeal710

6 күн бұрын

@@mrgachadude17 meshuggah sucks play something good instead

@mrgachadude17

5 күн бұрын

@@oatmeal710 umm...

@oatmeal710

5 күн бұрын

​@@mrgachadude17 black sabbath, google it and learn something

Nobody knows how "I" goes. Besides this guy!

@call9114

6 жыл бұрын

Aleksandar Georgiev винаги е приятно да видиш българин

@rhino202

4 жыл бұрын

😆

@BoWeava

4 жыл бұрын

He is the One.

@Fredrikliljemark32

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

It's actually haunting to watch this happen. It's almost beyond understanding to see a human reconstructing this.

@SamMooradian

6 жыл бұрын

bleep blorp I am a robot

@thomaseek1132

4 жыл бұрын

reverse engineering almost

Non musicians will never understand how insane this is

the best final boss music

@suoreoni

3 жыл бұрын

now this is epic

@luthfizaennuri5409

2 жыл бұрын

Dark Souls

@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799

Жыл бұрын

No final boss deserves this music

@kiambraleflore7537

Жыл бұрын

​@@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799No final boss is this awesome.

Someone actually did this... 11 years no one had the balls but now it has been done. I don't know what to say other than well done man, hope you get all the praise you deserve for this.

@mayonice3577

8 жыл бұрын

+Omeggia He studied it for 11 years.

@SamMooradian

8 жыл бұрын

+Official Redpanda 2 years, actually!

@mayonice3577

8 жыл бұрын

U wot m8 :D

@MrMollytov

8 жыл бұрын

+Planetary Pieces no

@Omeggia

8 жыл бұрын

MrMollytov ok

So I'm a new fan of Meshuggah, so let me get this straight, around 15 years ago they wrote this 21 minute completely randomized song, understandably forgot how to play it, and this dude just came outta nowhere and recreated it perfectly? That sounds like some shit out of viking folklore right there, this is the song of legend. Even if it's not your style it's still probably the most challenging song ever from the sound of it. Damn, and here I am still trying to wrap my head around Periphery's "Insomnia"... gotta start somewhere I guess

@SamMooradian

4 жыл бұрын

Judah Atkins dude, Insomnia FUCKS me up. Misha is a beast. Keep at it!!

@judahatkins6069

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamMooradian Will do chief, it's a little hard to practice a song like that without a noise gate though lol.

@mattmccarthy1984

3 жыл бұрын

Or your a hack

@jonathansefcik473

3 жыл бұрын

Id imagine the hardest part of learning/playing this song is the endurance. The song doesn't look that technically demanding, and the crazy song structure and time changes would come down to rehearsal. But 20 straight minutes of nonstop trem picking? This dude has a forearm of steel.

@hazardeur

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansefcik473 not demanding....so you think 6:20 is not technically "demanding"?

Fredrik needs to see this video !!!

@SamMooradian

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Help me share it to get it to him!!

@stayrosgre

8 жыл бұрын

I just posted your video on their Facebook page. Hope someone will see it !!!

@ZolFox

6 жыл бұрын

I can happen. I covered Ra - Do You Call My Name on my channel and the lead guitarist commented and said Great Job. But he also corrected a mistake I was making :/ lol.

@ZolFox

6 жыл бұрын

Sam Mooradian btw this is incredible. I made an attempt at this awhile back and got nowhere near completing the whole thing. And I wasn’t even planning on being able to figure out the solo but with your video...and my increased skill since then...there could be a chance...

@sattyammane8432

5 жыл бұрын

Post it to Stevie t's page

You should team up with that guy who covered I on drums

@SamMooradian

6 жыл бұрын

I may or may not have something in the works. ;)

This deserves waaaaaaay more views man. I just can't get over the fact that you were able to learn this whole fucking beast of a tune.

@SamMooradian

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Werner! Help me share this beast!

@bangasou12

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Mooradian where did you get the m8 pick ups, was it hard to install and do you think it made a audible difference in the sound?

@saitenhexera

7 жыл бұрын

we all do! i just noticed the lundgren... :D after viewing this 10k times

@saitenhexera

7 жыл бұрын

i guess you can regulary place an order by now :D and yes, they do,. it depends on how you like the difference :D

@spencegunn9162

Жыл бұрын

Dude I literally never thought to check out a cover of this... for fucks sake the band can't play it lol. You put on some work brother.

The section from 00:01 - 21:40 is my favorite part.

The real reason they don’t play “I” live is because the riff at 11:16 would cause the earth to crack open and buildings to crumble if it was played at live volume.

@TheMonkeyBloke

3 жыл бұрын

I get major Strapping Young Lad vibes from that section! Heavy as a... Really heavy thing! \m/

@KyleDanielson42

2 жыл бұрын

This.

@JeremyHale141

Жыл бұрын

Cool profile picture

This man isn't built different. He's built better.

It has long been said, If you complete this song in it's entirety, it willl open up a portal to another dimension. Sam Mooradian: "Challenge accepted!"

@kennygates1192

8 жыл бұрын

Haha, I was just about to say, I wonder if Sam opened that portal to that alternate dimension, and found immortal god powers?

@bobloblaw477

8 жыл бұрын

No. He found Walternate Bishop

@bW9ydGhvbg

8 жыл бұрын

it's calles the "portal of I"

@willstanbury9725

7 жыл бұрын

Martin Schwein Hey! Thats a NeO thing! I know that!

@TheTsekou

6 жыл бұрын

you can unlock dimebag

"No one knows how I goes." Didn't know Tomas Haake started doing gangster rap lyrics.

@metalheadblues

5 жыл бұрын

Mumble rap

@behindthen0thing525

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaah ebonics

@johannrajan3279

4 жыл бұрын

He a lyricist after all.

I cant believe you've done this

@nivedan8

5 жыл бұрын

I read it in that voice 😂

@brunodinis7454

4 жыл бұрын

@@nivedan8 my jaw hurts

@7AKV7

3 жыл бұрын

Oh fuck...

"Now, I know fans probably asks this all the time, will you ever play 'I' a lot?" "Uh... I've always said no.. and most likely never will 'cause that whole track it's... it's all random. No one knows how 'I' goes..." and then Sam comes to make an exception with his EPIC ADVENTURE!

@UnendingGrimness

8 жыл бұрын

well kind of? def give this dude props for the cover but who knows if this was all done in one sitting. This may have edited for perfection which if you look, just the simple fact he layers for the solos means hes taking breaks. I think thomas misspoke in that interview. They most certainly could play this live but its 20 mins. non stop and to get 5 guys together the whole time during a polyrythmic song then have to play the rest of a 1-2 hr show would literally kill them \m/ Fuckin love em tho and this cover is awesome regardless \m/ HaiLZ \m/

@MrBonokyra

8 жыл бұрын

He is forced to take breaks because you cant really play a main rhythm and a solo at the same time... you just can't look at that like he did something bad to fake how freaking awesome this vid is.

@VegasLoungeAct

8 жыл бұрын

Of course he stopped and restarted when a new section of the song started. Tomas knows they can't do it live because it's too much to remember and play in one sitting without preparing for each new section. Just because this guy would stop and edit doesn't take away from the fact that he did an awesome cover.

@UnendingGrimness

8 жыл бұрын

+TRIPxCORE I agree. u basically just said what I said for the most part.

@NeesyPlaysGuitar

7 жыл бұрын

he isn't forced to take breaks. He can simply record the rhythm guitar in one take and the solo in one take. he didn't though, because that would require learning the song from start to finish and it makes MUCH more sense from his point of view to master sections and record them, mash them, and present them. Not to take away from what he did, but it's most definitely not a continuous cover by any stretch of the imagination.

how do you even understand the solos fredrik creates, then manage to replicate them... @6:19 amazing

@kabes1776

Жыл бұрын

Yeah wtf

11:13 that riff is one of the heaviest shit ever! Nicely done bro your cover rules! Hands down!

@tryhardtrynot

2 жыл бұрын

Accompanied by the obligatory stank face🤘

@xymbolix

2 жыл бұрын

@@tryhardtrynot How could you fucking not, you know? That riff is next to stank face in the dictionary. LOL

@Ismael-kc3ry

2 жыл бұрын

*immediately cuts to two ads* Fuck KZread

The solo at 6:20 is like getting sucked through a black hole on a bad acid trip. This is an impressive cover brother

Dear God, the Stairway to Heaven of Djent songs

Just watched this again for the 10th time or so. It's crazy how you nailed this.

I dont even listen to "I" anymore on my ITunes or on KZread. . . I always go back to your video, slaying the cover whenever I wanna hear it. Great job, man.

@SamMooradian

6 жыл бұрын

Man, that means a lot!

@HardKore5250

6 жыл бұрын

What is the song about?

@behindthen0thing525

4 жыл бұрын

@@HardKore5250 it's about me

@agayfuzzypandabear3769

3 жыл бұрын

@@HardKore5250 It's about the letter "i" If you think this song's crazy, wait 'till they release "j" ;)

You deserve a medal

@AlexGordonMusic

8 жыл бұрын

A Metal medal even! \m/

@bluegatorade358

7 жыл бұрын

Mr. John he deserves the metal medal made out of metal that has a piece of Fredricks guitar (like a string or something because it's made out of metal)

Still one of the biggest flexes youtube has ever seen.

the pendulum swings

@EinFelsbrocken

3 жыл бұрын

semi-attached

Wow most impressive thing I've seen in a long time, good job dude!

@SamMooradian

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@HerbalistGuybrush

Жыл бұрын

thats what she said ;)

I am fucking speechless.

I couldn't leave well enough alone. Full band cover of I: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHmdsMmCZ8ebkdI.html

@ryrkra8096

6 жыл бұрын

Sam Mooradian fucking awesome....

@badgerbush3556

4 жыл бұрын

No.... fuckin...... way.......... Unbelievably well done

your picking technique has extraordinary stamina and precision. 10/10 man. would you go see you play live.

You aren't human. Worship this man!

I'm discovering this video 8 years late but man, this is incredible. Super clean sound and execution, learning this must have been hell

I can't believe i finally saw a cover. Man you're awesome

@SamMooradian

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

5 years later this still blows my mind

This is totally the most unbeliavable, insane, epic, and all the rest of the praise words available in the world added to this post, thing I've ever seen! O_o I thought no one knows how I goes?

Savage. Abso-fucking-lutely savage.

@WernerErkelens

8 жыл бұрын

+Perry Gowdy Brutal, Savage, Rekt. Absolutely taken down.

You might just inspire several Swedish dudes to practice their memorization skills with this one, dude.

@bosimmons2626

7 жыл бұрын

Alex Gordon Only 5 Swedish dudes need to be inspired :p

@AlexGordonMusic

7 жыл бұрын

thats what I was alluding to :p

9:20 - 12:33 is my favorite part of any Meshuggah song. Chopped it up with Audacity as I (Short) when I don't have 20 minutes for a song... it's so, so heavy and brilliant.

@janvs666

2 жыл бұрын

"Chopped it up with Audacity as I (Short) when I don't have 20 minutes for a song..." duuuude wtf

@timboslice9071

2 жыл бұрын

@@janvs666 Don't be that guy.

The "take that Fredrik" kills me^^

You are actually fvcking insane for daring to attempt tackling this almighty composition. And even moreso for managing to succeed at it. Like, I do not have the words....

WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST REALLY...?

At 9:25 that was the face that i pulled when i first herd this song

@TakeMyShots

7 жыл бұрын

ahuahuahhahauha me too

@arando4359

7 жыл бұрын

Kenny 2:13

@Sbeve802

3 жыл бұрын

Dude when I first heard that part I was jamming out so goddamn hard I almost transcended space, time, and reality.

The portal you opened by covering this song has triggered the algorithm to bring me here 8 years after you recorded it.

*carpal tunnel has left the chat*

Mate watching you execute the solo at 6.20 literally made my week. Well done man, you nailed this entire song. Very impressive.

Sam, as a man who has been listening to I for well over 5 years (it has been my favorite meshuggah song since then) I can say that this genuinely made my day upon watching it. Seeing somebody play this song and recognize it for the masterpiece it is. I’m currently in the process of workin on it. Gonna use a guitar hero chart for the most part lmfao. Amazing cover. Keep it up man 🥂

Watching 8 years later and youre still the only cover ive ever seen

Don't tell me this beast of a man wasn't reading TABs or recorded this thing by small chunks... it seems like he didn't... I honestly thought this was beyond humanly possible. Oh boy.

The best part of the song is from 12:41 to 14:47. I also love the two riffs before the first solo (1st riff: 4:34 [when the lead comes in, the pattern changes, so this riff is different from 4:15] to 5:12 [pattern changes slightly when vocals come in after the lead], 2nd Riff: 5:32 to 6:19 [awesome breakdown]) - so tough

Holy fucking shit someone actually did it. I am IN AWE.

I like what you did at @19:17. For the entire video you never look at the camera, until the very end when Jens growls, "I", and at that moment you look over at the camera and we see your "eye". Nicely done, all of it

I think its 4 years, from then i first heard it. Then i fill like almost give uр, i listen this song. HUGE RESРECT FOR WORK WHAT U DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the end where jens says "i" is so badass

WOW. Just wow. Thats one ballsy move, Sam. This video should be part of every schools education to demonstrate devotion & dedication. *claps hands hysterical*

Hypnotic. What a fucnking job. Awesome.

6:40 very melodic.

Me and my mate used to play little bits from the song but would never even entertain the thought of a cover. Very well done good Sir! Absolute madness! Love it!!!

It was so nice to watch this.

6:57 "Take that, Fredrik!" biggest flex in the history of youtube.

Just, wow. Thank you for doing this. Well done sir. I hope Meshuggah sees this, I really think they would dig it.

Finally someone made the guitar cover of this extremely long composition! Fantastic sound, great playing, beautiful 8 string Ibanez RG! Amazing job, bro! I'm really enjoy all of this 21 minutes!

This might me one of the most amazing covers of any instrument in any kind of music in KZread history. Incredible.

This is one of the most covers on youtube.

I reviewed the EP when it came out and honestly I've never thought there could be anyone that insane to cover it and do a great job as you did, awesome dude!

You're a fucking legend man! Mad props to the hard work and discipline it must have taken to nail this.

This should be in the billion views club. It is an actual travesty that this only has 120k.

I came for the riff at 13:54 You sir, are a champion

:D at "take that Fredrik" that was great! (well all of it was pretty great)

I think my right hand would fall off just by attempting the opening riff. lol

@MrTubularBalls

7 жыл бұрын

Fap more.

That intro made the video that much cooler. KILLER tone and playing!

Why isn't this in the millions!!!!!!. Hawke said they couldn't preform this live cause even they didn't know it lol. Meshuggah the gods, but you my brother,you murdered it!!!!!!!. Meshuggah needs to review this asap

ok.... i heard the solo pretty damn clear..... props bro, fucking hell!!! hahahaha nice

I've tried to learn I before, and it's always the last five minutes and that intro section that stunt me. Just think. You've been an absolute hero and learned this song, here's hoping Meshuggah contact you and say can you do it live with us! Haha

Not even that big of a Meshuggah fan but I find myself coming back to this video so much just to observe this incredible feat

The Circle Pit just posted this on facebook. You got yourself a new sub. 10/10

it's fucking amazing dude, seriously congrats! I'll definitely share it.

You should jam with Meshuggah for this

This is why I love KZread despite the ads. Dude, seriously wtf.

This guy inspires Meshuggah to play

As soon as I get an 8 string I'm going to learn this entire song

@aldomares1887

6 жыл бұрын

J.D Hawkes so...did you?

@behindthen0thing525

4 жыл бұрын

Did you do it

@asukalangleysoryu6695

4 жыл бұрын

Did you?

@Vinter2805

3 жыл бұрын

Legends says he never left His room since for "I" is always demanding his spirit.

@CH-ml4rz

3 жыл бұрын

How abt now?

a new meshuggah wonder....

FUCKING. What the hell man. You are a freak and I LOVE it. Was glued to my screen for the entire time. A lifetime achievement for you. Kudos my friend.

@SamMooradian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude!!

I will never get tried of watching this or this song

that first one... f*&k. nice work! 6:20 and the sweeps later :D

Director: “Okay how many of your lines did you memorize?” This guy: “Yes” Director: “Oh good! You memorized your part-“ This Guy: “Everyone’s lines…”

OH MY GOD DUDE!!! YES!! Thank you for this!! Wuuuuttt??? you nailed it! My friends and I used to play portions of this when it came out. Dude, you should be so proud, this is quite an achievement

@SamMooradian

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like so much fun! I wish I’d been a fan for the release of I - but alas, I was 8.

So clearly, you knows how I goes 🤘🤘

Unbelievable. Watched it all, mouth agape. Apart from that, I can't get over the ghost face in your shirt - the button and label make two eyes! [8]

@aldomares1887

6 жыл бұрын

kumquatmagoo "I" actually​ is a summon spell, that's really why they never play it live

The riff from 9:30-10:00 insane!

@josephridley7832

2 жыл бұрын

Yup.

Dude, that is beyond fucking bananas that you actually learned, and play this entire song. Major props

Dude, even Meshuggah won't cover this. You're amazing. Bravo!

Holy shit, dude! That was amazing! Just a question, though: how long did you take to nail it?

@SamMooradian

6 жыл бұрын

Too long :'(

@EinFelsbrocken

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMooradian You took less than infinite time. Completing the challenge in limited time makes you the fastest learner of all time 😁

Awesome, I've played some meshuggah myself too, and it's a complete catatonic mindfuck. This 21 minutes must involve an insane amount of work and focus. Catch 33 awaits! :)

Holy Fuck. That was frikkin coconuts! I played guitar for the last 16 years and I am only at the edge of grasping what is really going on here. I tried to get an idea about how many rhythm changes and scale patterns there are, but nah... All my respect goes out to you Sam! Me and my friends are sitting here and are completely not circle-jerking to this vid :3 props dude, that was an amazing ride

@SamMooradian

8 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you guys!

Just adding another comment on how this is beyond insane. Such an amazing cover!

Awesome dude!