Polaris - ABOVE MY HEAD [Guitar Playthrough]

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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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  • @andreshiramromerocervantes6102
    @andreshiramromerocervantes6102 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @samm8922

    @samm8922

    11 ай бұрын

    What happened?

  • @fuyufuyn

    @fuyufuyn

    11 ай бұрын

    @@samm8922 hes passed unfortunately. rest in peace

  • @RocklobsterCody

    @RocklobsterCody

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @iSlayKrakens
    @iSlayKrakens Жыл бұрын

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

  • @victoryreborn407
    @victoryreborn407 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sirrjakester4072

    @sirrjakester4072

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @maxkaczmarski4787
    @maxkaczmarski47873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jo3yepicness

    @jo3yepicness

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @peytonpepper12
    @peytonpepper12 Жыл бұрын

    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 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @BlargMyShnoople
    @BlargMyShnoople3 жыл бұрын

    Epic

  • @kevroyo

    @kevroyo

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bobafatty111

    @bobafatty111

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh shit it's my Arab Canadian bro

  • @zachschreibeis1902
    @zachschreibeis19023 жыл бұрын

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

  • @platinumphazer
    @platinumphazer3 жыл бұрын

    Remember when Ryan was a little baby doin Periphery playthroughs

  • @bimapambayun4062

    @bimapambayun4062

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah mate. Time flies.

  • @daidiary4748

    @daidiary4748

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xxErmis

    @xxErmis

    3 ай бұрын

    This hits hard.

  • @5C077Y
    @5C077Y3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @c4gob00m

    @c4gob00m

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @HK_8

    @HK_8

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing.

  • @patbateman8116

    @patbateman8116

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dbo4506

    @dbo4506

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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 🤷‍♂️

  • @caninemuncher
    @caninemuncher3 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right hahaha

  • @c4gob00m

    @c4gob00m

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PolarisAus
    @PolarisAus3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for watching! The song tuned to Drop B and you can purchase the full album tabs here: www.sheethappenspublishing.com/artists/polaris

  • @carrotbabysreactionvideos8062
    @carrotbabysreactionvideos8062 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Andy_Pancake
    @Andy_Pancake Жыл бұрын

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

  • @barbellbryce
    @barbellbryce3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @apolloshred6772

    @apolloshred6772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sir, you said it all.

  • @matho1136
    @matho11363 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @90s267
    @90s267 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @killianmaiberger-higgins6272
    @killianmaiberger-higgins62723 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @benharrison9336
    @benharrison93369 ай бұрын

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

  • @Frankeex
    @Frankeex Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ilikemusic2773
    @ilikemusic27733 жыл бұрын

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

  • @khyber04
    @khyber043 ай бұрын

    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

    5 күн бұрын

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

  • @RealBomoth
    @RealBomoth Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rowanplaysbass
    @rowanplaysbass Жыл бұрын

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

  • @taylorchristin-holley1090
    @taylorchristin-holley1090 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @CBG2895
    @CBG28953 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joedavies6364 YES.

  • @100pounddumbbells4

    @100pounddumbbells4

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @100pounddumbbells4

    @100pounddumbbells4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fucking banger!

  • @joshybfps
    @joshybfps5 ай бұрын

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

  • @chadsessions5773
    @chadsessions5773 Жыл бұрын

    Had to come back to see his work. RIP RYAN

  • @themanonmars
    @themanonmars10 ай бұрын

    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 💪 ❤

  • @cjnorris443
    @cjnorris4433 жыл бұрын

    That turquoise Mayones guitar tho 🥵

  • @RickSchreder

    @RickSchreder

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right

  • @simaarr

    @simaarr

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @RickSchreder

    @RickSchreder

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@simaarr Depends what colour it is

  • @kumar117
    @kumar117 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dillongurhrie112
    @dillongurhrie1123 ай бұрын

    Love this so much

  • @JacobMartin
    @JacobMartin3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @debidi1461

    @debidi1461

    3 жыл бұрын

    it's...50fps?

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alleuraw2604
    @alleuraw26043 жыл бұрын

    sending much love for this song

  • @myauramusic
    @myauramusic3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xhanshotfirstx2889
    @xhanshotfirstx28893 жыл бұрын

    Need more of these, this is killer

  • @paolonovella1071
    @paolonovella1071 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @xBongWater
    @xBongWater3 жыл бұрын

    This is so clean OMG

  • @marceloserra6321
    @marceloserra63212 жыл бұрын

    such an amazing tune and the melodies are awesome!

  • @cristobalbrintruprios5244
    @cristobalbrintruprios52442 жыл бұрын

    Those riffs gives me joy

  • @stormofmagic9358
    @stormofmagic93583 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elitspartanoita3951
    @elitspartanoita39513 жыл бұрын

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

  • @treyriedle278
    @treyriedle278 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DippingThem
    @DippingThem3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @timhally869
    @timhally8693 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @limi.
    @limi.3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BloodandSoilNS
    @BloodandSoilNS4 ай бұрын

    This is a masterpiece....that chorus is pure emotion. Polaris is the best band out there right now.

  • @lars_travolta
    @lars_travolta2 ай бұрын

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

  • @camerono8372
    @camerono837211 ай бұрын

    Man this is my new fave🎉 so nice

  • @ZJLove
    @ZJLove3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most dope songs I've ever heard

  • @oboce.
    @oboce.3 жыл бұрын

    beautifully played, one of my favourites off the album

  • @thesoundofjor
    @thesoundofjor4 ай бұрын

    THIS IS SICK MAN

  • @themindgame14
    @themindgame142 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @matthewking1453
    @matthewking14533 жыл бұрын

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

  • @keggitalentscout7218
    @keggitalentscout72183 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing work. Love this performance.

  • @williamfoster2681
    @williamfoster26813 жыл бұрын

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

  • @brycehall5599
    @brycehall55993 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @berriedalive
    @berriedalive3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dannynicholson6195
    @dannynicholson61953 жыл бұрын

    The amount of talent in that room is astounding

  • @acemokla
    @acemokla3 жыл бұрын

    Sick as always... cheers!

  • @theslowdecay8819
    @theslowdecay88193 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @SoundlessJesta
    @SoundlessJesta3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @freethinkers-inc.
    @freethinkers-inc.3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @masonturner4085
    @masonturner40857 ай бұрын

    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 🖤

  • @HadyAshour
    @HadyAshour3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @freddyrock
    @freddyrock Жыл бұрын

    That chorus lick is awesome 😎

  • @IbanezLover12
    @IbanezLover123 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jaydenss1
    @jaydenss13 жыл бұрын

    Iv watched this video countless amounts of times and still, just as good as when I first heard it

  • @ackerman8284
    @ackerman82843 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed Ryan movements so much

  • @rageriven2850
    @rageriven28503 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sewneyes3417
    @sewneyes34173 жыл бұрын

    This song is incredible

  • @thabugman9433
    @thabugman94333 жыл бұрын

    This is probably my favorite song off this album❤️

  • @WatcherN
    @WatcherN3 жыл бұрын

    That frame is awesome

  • @juliettemcgee9055
    @juliettemcgee90553 жыл бұрын

    All the love to you guys🤘🏻

  • @monstercookies2726

    @monstercookies2726

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤🤘🏻

  • @neiladam2368
    @neiladam2368 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Namelyanonymous
    @Namelyanonymous Жыл бұрын

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

  • @wanderbread4217
    @wanderbread42172 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @badjaboy07
    @badjaboy073 жыл бұрын

    Favorite track!

  • @LumpyMillk
    @LumpyMillk Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mariogaeta8911
    @mariogaeta8911 Жыл бұрын

    what a piece of music!

  • @c4gob00m
    @c4gob00m3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mattmyrick6006
    @mattmyrick60063 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FromtheEasternLands
    @FromtheEasternLands3 жыл бұрын

    Chef’s kiss!

  • @moshwithabike36
    @moshwithabike363 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bradleyleibold2446
    @bradleyleibold24463 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome. Thank you

  • @kerrybay7995
    @kerrybay79953 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TylerAFE
    @TylerAFEАй бұрын

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

  • @bencensus
    @bencensus3 жыл бұрын

    the riff masters are back

  • @JohnnySideburnsX
    @JohnnySideburnsX2 жыл бұрын

    I love the clean bridge part.

  • @YesMeshari
    @YesMeshari3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful !!

  • @lacrosseguy01315
    @lacrosseguy013153 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @koreyberube7983
    @koreyberube79833 жыл бұрын

    Ryan will forever be my fav guitarist

  • @southpaw___
    @southpaw___ Жыл бұрын

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

  • @grilo.1
    @grilo.13 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hazielrendon3805

    @hazielrendon3805

    3 жыл бұрын

    I second this

  • @utbplay

    @utbplay

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hazielrendon3805 third

  • @Plasyyy

    @Plasyyy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@utbplay fourth

  • @rubendariomunozmedina3620

    @rubendariomunozmedina3620

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fifth

  • @xXJKutzXx

    @xXJKutzXx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sixth🥺

  • @Cmaxb9
    @Cmaxb910 ай бұрын

    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

  • @KK-ni9bz
    @KK-ni9bz3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mwboost
    @mwboost Жыл бұрын

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

  • @wofmanpt18
    @wofmanpt183 жыл бұрын

    This makes me happy.

  • @Dollyo98
    @Dollyo982 жыл бұрын

    this is a masterpiece

  • @OneMoreRedNightmare
    @OneMoreRedNightmare2 жыл бұрын

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

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