The way Steve Vai enters the frame on a throne is insanely good

@FREDDIECASH229

Жыл бұрын

GOLUM kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYtkxKWPqNXQcqg.html

@Alnakera

Жыл бұрын

I kept waiting wondering how they'll do it. Wouldn't have thought of a better entrance.

@Blaster423

Жыл бұрын

For a while I have read „betseen the Iinsane gods“

@dannybrickwell

Жыл бұрын

Even though i knew Vai was coming from the title, this shot still made me really emotional. Much respect to one of the OGs that paved the way for guitar playing to advance the way it did, and so proud of the Polyphia boys for getting to where they to get let a living legend share their proverbial stage. Love everything about this tune and video!

@wobbuffet1730

Жыл бұрын

Okay but who are you?

The five minute 30 second intro to that trumpet solo was insane.

@philsfindings9758

Жыл бұрын

Lol this should be pinned 🤣

@tylerstavely341

Жыл бұрын

(Feat Steve via & Ivan from Brasstracks?)

@nerdx00

Жыл бұрын

Needs more cowbell

@harveygitarista1600

Жыл бұрын

😆

@rammelcol

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Tim is so technical and it's crazy but Steve can make a guitar sing and you can't ever get away from the fact that 40 years of loving your instrument teaches something that you can't describe and can only appreciate it.

2 ай бұрын

I feel like Scott killed this song over everyone. His spot is technical melodically brilliant.

@supermatt87

2 ай бұрын

I don't like the Steve Vai part. Whammy bars are lame.

@xxvenom

2 ай бұрын

I think Scott is getting the recognition he deserves finally. Because he is just as good if not better then tim. His parts always deliver.

@DebowyMocny

2 ай бұрын

Steve is of course an absolute legend, but he can’t keep up with new blood in this day and age. Whilst his part is awesome and fits very well, it’s hardly something challenging for the likes of Tim and Scott.

@78matt

2 ай бұрын

100% feel like they just overcomplicate things for the sake of it. Big difference between making noice and music.

For those who are new to Polyphia: Lead Guitar - Anime Protagonist Guitar - Jesus Bass - Johnny Depp Drums - Jason Momoa

@darkrei-wi6zy

21 күн бұрын

Why is this so on point 😂

@sci_ent_ificsui_neg9236

20 күн бұрын

@@darkrei-wi6zy :-) ... jesus rocks.

@docroxchannel

17 күн бұрын

😂

@mojjutub

12 күн бұрын

The trumpet guy - villain of the next season of this anime

@alejandrofernandez5341

9 күн бұрын

for sure the best comment!

Dude that shot with Scotty, Tim and Steve all back to back is fucking legendary

@zeyy84

Жыл бұрын

@beyond your imagination nah

@ryanlarrabee9811

Жыл бұрын

My soul literally shook

@IvanMarchosky

Жыл бұрын

I legit shed a tear

@deliriumtremens5131

Жыл бұрын

Scott!!!

@Eyeyamgod

Жыл бұрын

That was a very avengers moment. So dope.

Damn this Steve guy is really good at guitar. No wonder he got featured in a Polyphia song. I hope he will make it big someday. I support you Steve bro. Goodluck and keep practicing.

@danielturner8781

3 ай бұрын

Yea how good can he be though. Ralph Machio beat him lol

@PixelMochi

3 ай бұрын

I'm just waiting for the people who don't know what being facetious is, come white knighting Steve. lol

@ahmedbad341

3 ай бұрын

Brooo💀💀💀

@nokchakichskichs5342

3 ай бұрын

Good at Guitar ??? Seriously R u judging The God of Guitar ....

@Peshy_

3 ай бұрын

Didn't have to wait long apparently@@PixelMochi

I love the ending. All these legendary virtuosos paying homage to the greatest virtuoso of all. A trumpeter who can play multiple trumpet parts at once on a single trumpet.

@keldonjames2863

4 ай бұрын

Who is that at the end?

@YourMiddleBroPhil

4 ай бұрын

​@@keldonjames2863John casio

@InuranusBrokoff

4 ай бұрын

Basically...

@AyoSteezey

3 ай бұрын

@@keldonjames2863Brasstracks 🤙 a tasty feature I never expected

@timsawyer9231

2 ай бұрын

Polyphia isn't "legendary" yet. They know that, hence Steve in his throne. If they keep this up, they will be. But you can't be in your 20's early 30's and be considered a legend. It just doesn't work that way haha

Having Steve Vai in your song is a new whole level of “you’ve made it” as a guitar player

@Captain_Hindsight

Жыл бұрын

Or chello :))

@juriolli_code

Жыл бұрын

yes!

@Ilove911fr

Жыл бұрын

i just want to be seen

@colinbrash

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, always thought he was great. Really cool to see Steve make it!

@user-nk3re4dj5h

Жыл бұрын

Ibanez probably put this together tbh, but hey I'm not complaining one way or the other.

Bro the way they introduced Vai in to the video actually gave me chills, having him sitting on that throne felt incredibly respectful.

@FrankDoorhof

Жыл бұрын

Had the same thing. Didn't know it when I started watching so huge surprise . Loved it

@fukkami6204

Жыл бұрын

Considering that it's Guitar-Jesus I would call it a respectable amount of respect 😁

@andy_jackson

Жыл бұрын

Dude I'm playing back this scene the last 30 minutes again and again!

@bumwees2865

Жыл бұрын

@@fukkami6204 he's definetly not and never was guitar Jesus 🤣😂🤣😂

@realmadzero

Жыл бұрын

@@fukkami6204 both Polyphia guitarists are better than him so idk about "Guitar-Jesus" but he is a good player for sure.

As a musician for over 40 yrs, never heard of this group until today. Absolutely phenomenal 🔥

@donuttttttt

Ай бұрын

they are absolutely incredible, i hope you're listening to them more

@johnwallace7694

Ай бұрын

This is Amazing .

@megaco9077

Ай бұрын

I have followed them since 2012 and their undeniable evolution has been observed over the past decade. Every release, I ask myself "How can they top this?". Every release, they answer. If you think this is good, check them out live. Just bring some diapers cuz you're probably gonna shit yourself.

@TheVDaddyo

Ай бұрын

@@megaco9077 🤣👍

I lost my brother at 34 years old due to a failed liver, He LOVED this band and especially this song in particular. I listen to it almost every day with tears running down my face, I love and miss my brother dearly and his appreciation for amazing musicians as well as the musician he himself was. This song will always be dear to me.

@aryapande9713

3 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry man. Your brother must’ve been a fuckin lad if he was listening to this music. Rock on pal

@jhovieanggoro

3 ай бұрын

may he rest in peace. sorry to hear that.

@GypsyCatRider

3 ай бұрын

Your brother lives with every note. We are electricity. Love is music.

@atlasboratok9954

3 ай бұрын

that's rough buddy

@DavidWh-jg4wp

2 ай бұрын

All the very best to you and the family - I'm sorry to hear that. Life is so unfair in the way it shows us the good and the bad but ultimately that is what makes it beautiful. x

Steve Vai has been such a consistently positive influence on SO many people for SO long and he is unstoppable!

@user-cl6yc1uv1e

Жыл бұрын

لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان

@DaTLMusic

Жыл бұрын

You are afraid of old people tho 💀

@homelessbrian

Жыл бұрын

Ben Levin has been such a constant positive influence on SO many people for So long.... Are you stoppable? I hope not!

@BenLevin

Жыл бұрын

@@DaTLMusic I'm not and it's impolite to call someone old because it pigeonholes them into the stereotypes and often negative impression younger people have about aging. Steve Vai's path is unique and his creativity is boundless. It always has been and always will be! (thanks for watching my silly video though :))

@sudevnamboodiri3783

Жыл бұрын

Your music theory for dummies videos are some of the best man!!!

When you finally let your dad jam with your band and you realize he's a total badass

@user-cl6yc1uv1e

Жыл бұрын

marq لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان

@JayCord00

Жыл бұрын

A badass ? More like a legend , that will be remembered in history , cant say the same for that band 🤷🤣

@melo3101

Жыл бұрын

It happened to me once , I was in my home studio playing shit with my archetype plini plugin , my dad , who has always been a bluesy boomer guitarist just stopped for once , and he was interested in the sound of the guitar going through my PC , so I handed it to him , and I made some loops in Ableton, he dropped a damn good riff , took a mic and just blew up some lyrics like if he was beck or something, it was magical We always struggled playing together because we're not very good musicians and he never showed interest in production, and it never happened again , but it happened once , and I'm so grateful for that

@crazzyknight

Жыл бұрын

@@user-cl6yc1uv1e ¿¿¿

@kalty

Жыл бұрын

@@JayCord00 ok Jérôme

I think these guys have won at guitar. They've reached the true tetris end screen. I'm not sure how it's really possible to bring multiple guitarists together and sound any better than this. Also, that trumpet outro was perfection.

Probably my 60th play through since discovering Polyphia about two weeks ago. Steve Vai just adds some old school icing on the cake. At 64 years old I thought I had heard it all. All I can say about this band is just wow!

Great to see Steve & the boys share their love for vocals. Truly inspirational

@yokytolakaca7485

Жыл бұрын

Same joke over and over again

@morbidone88

Жыл бұрын

Who cares

@zeyy84

Жыл бұрын

@@yokytolakaca7485 same concept for the 0 3 5 joke on Rudy’s channel. It never gets old

@KaiMCGRPS

Жыл бұрын

@@yokytolakaca7485 my dad actually did the vocals

@skierpage

Жыл бұрын

@beyond your imagination just f*** off with your unrelated spam video! Everybody, dislike all comments that link garbage videos and report them to KZread as spam.

I'm at a loss for words. The way Vai comes in, doesn't overplay, just melds in with the kids and adds a bit more to an already fantastic piece...just perfect.

@user-cl6yc1uv1e

Жыл бұрын

David لقد ثبت أننا نعيش في الأزمنة الأخيرة من تاريخ البشرية. دينونة الله النهائية قادمة ، اقبل يسوع المسيح كمخلص لحياتك قبل فوات الأوان

@WhiteCranK

Жыл бұрын

@@user-cl6yc1uv1e search medical help, you clearly need it...

@endincite4149

Жыл бұрын

100% my thoughts as well. Didn't make it about himself, just adds his otherworldly sensibility to the mix.

@nighght2789

Жыл бұрын

With how Scott and Tim shred it would be silly to try to outshine them technically, he brought the musicality that is unique only to Vai and played to that strength and it made the song so goddamn good.

@mad_lipz5731

Жыл бұрын

@@nighght2789 You realize Vai can shred even better than them, right? Vai can come up with shit like this ON THE SPOT. He's from a different generation. Tim and Scott are insanely talented, but they aren't on the same level as Vai in terms of improv, nor theory/experience. It wouldn't be silly, but it just wasn't necessary.

They brought 90's best guitarist in their music video. Hell bro. Respect. Good to see Steve vai after so many years.

No matter how many times I watch this video (and that number is embarrassingly high), the musicianship and skills they display always blow my mind and give me goosebumps.

@dudarino666

2 ай бұрын

My phone says I have heard each song at least 63 times, Ego Death and a few others are above 80 times can´t tell exactly how many times on youtube, but its got to be close to that as well. I feel you. My ear cant seem to get enough of it.

@dunnoforaname.4767

Ай бұрын

@@dudarino666i have reverie and abc too high to the point it's not funny anymore yet it never gets old

Out of all the shred generation of guitarists from the 80/90s, Steve Vai seems like the only one who always seems genuinely thrilled by seeing new talents coming up and taking music in new directions. I always found his friendship with Jacob Collier really wholesome and it was great seeing both collaborate. It's really cool to see him collaborate with Polyphia too! What a great guy.

@Smithy2222

Жыл бұрын

He comments a bit on Berries Alive's content as well, seems like a genuinely wholesome dude.

@MrSchivy

Жыл бұрын

John Petrucci is a fan of these new talents too :)

@russallen9342

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He seems to be genuinely happy that he gets to play guitar every day for a living. I think music as a career would be exhausting so when the “old guard” stays engaged with the new guys, it’s just awesome to see!

@getbrutal4388

Жыл бұрын

100000% agreed

@dancarter482

Жыл бұрын

@@russallen9342 I recon it's 'cause he' an artist more than a musician; music just happens to be his form of expression. Oh, and Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Vai's sustain .... .. ..

Props for Polyphia for featuring not yet recognized talents in their songs. Gonna check out this Steve fellow.

@kiix4926

Жыл бұрын

yeah gotta follow this old fart. seems talented

@Chris_Bro_aka_MR_PLAT1NEM

Жыл бұрын

This sarcasm is on point

@djgastraytv682

Жыл бұрын

I really hope this is you being sarcastic…

@PatrickHunter

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@brockrockwell385

Жыл бұрын

Lol you mean OG who influenced them 🤣

Man 2 generation in 1 song, they really blend so perfectly. it gives me goosebumps when goes to steve vai part

Steve looks like he's caressing the guitar. Love the brass at the end. Hope Polyphia puts more brass in their music in the future.

When Tim said "the next album has some ridiculous features" holy shit he was NOT joking.

@irti_pk

Жыл бұрын

The one I look forward to most is with Chino Moreno. No idea what that's gonna sound like but I'm hyped

@driesv.7572

Жыл бұрын

right!? that sick trumpet part at the end was jaw dropping!

@njc119

Жыл бұрын

@@driesv.7572 was that a teaser for next song?!

@avrochingbilling

Жыл бұрын

damn crazier than this?

@MultiSkyhigh420

Жыл бұрын

@@njc119 Yes they have a track with Brasstracks feature on it. So hyped for this album to drop!

love that scottie is getting more solos in this new album his solos are fking insane

@JohnnyTheNiceGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he's always been the breakdown guy while Tim is the one with the insane hooks

@parzival_35f32

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyTheNiceGuy I still hear “I’mthebestatwriting hooks yeah” when I hear Light.

@sacramentofoodforest

Жыл бұрын

@@parzival_35f32 so fucking good😂 I do the same 😂 he is hella funny for that video 😂

@bfrog2010

Жыл бұрын

@@parzival_35f32 that's Euphoria's hook that he did that with. "IIII'M THE BEEEEST AT F***ING WRITING HOOKS, YEAH." Lol

@parzival_35f32

Жыл бұрын

@@bfrog2010 🙏 my B homie!

Steve vai is literally the reason I ever picked up a guitar. This brought immense happiness

@tirquoise4176

8 күн бұрын

He is also reason why I put it down 😂

People don’t even understand how clear and perfect this piece is

@goochipoochie

4 ай бұрын

We do That's why we are here everyday

@Lamster66

4 ай бұрын

nah most of us know how good it is which is why this must be at least the 1000th time I've watched this

@Etheunbearable23

4 ай бұрын

i feel less obsessed now thank you sm @@Lamster66

@Etheunbearable23

4 ай бұрын

checking in @@goochipoochie 🤝

@Etheunbearable23

3 ай бұрын

@@myplan8166 lol

Instrumental guitar rock is trending at #14 on KZread music. That’s freaking huge.

@hugochan550

Жыл бұрын

its insane how it was trending on like #5 usa for everything in the first day

@collenkelton4095

Жыл бұрын

#10 now

@julianezequielpdg7347

Жыл бұрын

These beats are pop-like. This sound is easy for the masses.

@_nuclearnoodle_5757

Жыл бұрын

Never would I think this kind of music would be trending. Beautiful.

@shubhambanerji8171

Жыл бұрын

@@julianezequielpdg7347 I love this take. This was necessary to point out. Dont want to be a spoilsport but lets be honest this aint metal :) I am a Polyphia fan & nerd BTW.

True Legend is someone who doesn't deny young ones, instead supports and collaborates with them.. Steve Vai is a True Legend..

@roodsound

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Music industry not music competition. It doesn't exist without the community of artists. This video was awesome

@morbidmanmusic

Жыл бұрын

No, it's about a pay check in the end.. face it. It's not that cool. It's busines selling YOU stuff.

@justsomeguy727

Жыл бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic keep telling yourself that man. It's not like Vai has literally said on numerous occasions how much he respects Polyphia and even consider Tim to he his #1 when it comes to the future of guitar.

@shabazahmed

Жыл бұрын

@mikoy huio say something original

One of my favorites of all time sitting on a throne is beyond magical. Steve’s style fits so well and you can absolutely hear his influence with polys music.

Unreal how well this track landed and video..all got to show their amazing chops and all had perfect team work making this train roll. Awesome to the boys(who are mind blowing!!!) To show love to Vai(who also blew minds) Hats off to all members involved. Truly outta this world

That trumpet outro. That was unexpected brilliance.

@44fallen44

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the same style as Brasstracks who is also on the album

@ObsidianSnake12

Жыл бұрын

@@44fallen44 that is Brasstracks

@toybonniesfm

Жыл бұрын

Was surprising af but it’s so beautiful

@JSaltyfabricator

Жыл бұрын

I fucking love horns in any song! Fits so well with their tap style.

@xdoctorblindx

Жыл бұрын

It's the best part of an otherwise uninspired track.

These dudes really did a 3 man back to back with Steve Vai 👑👑👑👑

@notmyenemy101

Жыл бұрын

That part gave me chills. Badass

@mikestavisky8009

Жыл бұрын

A guitarists' dream come true?

I like how much Steve's parts here actually reflect the title and theme of the song. Instead of doing his usual acrobatic wankery (in a good way), he lets the youngins do all the super technical stuff, and his solos are obviously not about trying to impress anyone but rather soulful singing parts meant to communicate transcendental emotional states or something along those lines instead.

@rickc-1898

11 күн бұрын

Vai comes out like, "what chall boys doin? Ever heard of this thing called a Whammy bar? It's makes your notes sound insane..." And I was there for every second of it.

@ShimobeSama

11 күн бұрын

@@rickc-1898 😂 You read my mind.

I can't help but picture Scott trying to hide behind the couch for he intro lmao

Everyone killed this, but mad props to Clay and Clay for keeping this track moving, the groundwork they laid on this track is nothing but amazing.

@bradleywilliams1323

Жыл бұрын

The clay duo is fucking fantastic.

@jamescanady3442

Жыл бұрын

The drummer impresses me the most out of all of them. Mad respect.

@ActualSquib

Жыл бұрын

Such incredibly solid rhythm considering it’s made up entirely of Clay.

@johandess7088

Жыл бұрын

Clay and Clay lol

@drumtog

Жыл бұрын

Love the song, love the playing, love the players but with all due respect, I have to be honest, on the last few songs they've put out I'm not really liking the drum sounds. Kinda wimpy in my opinion. If you're going to use real drums and then process them to sound like a beat box, then just use a beat box. I get that they're trying to be different with the drum sound and they're trying to break new ground but personally, I'm just not feeling it. Sorry I know I'll be in the minority but that's how I feel.

The trumpet solo at the end was an unexpected yet glorious way to end the piece off. Polyphia never fails to bless my ears.

@TheMidnightChannel

Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling when this song ends Genesis starts

@darkhawkwingsgt

Жыл бұрын

That’s Ivan from Brasstracks! So awesome

@Pat54guitares_Uku

Жыл бұрын

It gives a little jazzy beautiful sound. :)

@Wopple

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMidnightChannel If tracklist is accurate, and you play on repeat, you would be correct!

@syliss101

Жыл бұрын

Was just thinking that too. 🎺

As a fan of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai since teenage years, seeing Steve Vai on the Throne (where he belongs to) warms my heart and I liked this young band even more. Moreover, Henson said at younger ages that the music he wanna produce doesn’t exist yet, now I see it clearly. Clean phenomenal work young man.

the build up the parting of this masterpiece is perfect . all got their part highlighted and done perfectly .. which is very hard to do professionally. again the transition to steve vai's part was legendary . very well done

I love how much Scottie shined on this song, and the whole album so far, all his riffs have been soo nice.

@sacboygaming

Жыл бұрын

I feel like that played into the name ego death.

@chaz__

Жыл бұрын

His tone at the 2:00 part is just hideously good.

@arnavdman

Жыл бұрын

Thats rude

@mandarin0rangez

Жыл бұрын

And it’s so nice to see Scottie getting the recognition he deserves, he’s an amazing musician. Hopefully we also get to see the Clays shine with this new album.

@belleybutton4335

Жыл бұрын

@@mandarin0rangez I've always loved Scottie his leads are soo good, Scotties part on Sweet Tea still is one of the best Polyphia solos imo, and who can forget the intro to Envision that one kicks ass.

I love Vai's humility and how focused he was on being melodic rather than getting all shreddy.

@dezkightz

Жыл бұрын

Steve doesn’t really wanna be known as a shredder, he’s actually said as much. So it makes sense

@hectordelarocha10

Жыл бұрын

@@dezkightz Besides, who doubts he can't shred? Steve Vai is literally the best guitarist alive. Tim and Scottie are tied 2nd.

@fuzzywuzzy0549

Жыл бұрын

@@hectordelarocha10 yeah no

@PuertoRicanBoi127

Жыл бұрын

let’s not get carried away.

@djfusion2808

Жыл бұрын

@@hectordelarocha10 Max Ostro peeking around the corner...

This is honestly one of the most impressive and musically complex pieces of this generation of music. Really cool to see Polyphia collaborating with this Steve guy. He's pretty good!

Watched this at least 100 times, just noticed that all the guitar players sit on the throne at some point. All this time thought it was reserved for Steve.

Oh my God.. the nylon strings bringing in the melody, tim slapping the 7 string, Scotties leads, Steve vais melodic solo, all of them standing back to back ripping, the trumpet outro.. so many memorable moments. Polyphia has reached a whole new level I never thought was possible.

@estefencosta1835

Жыл бұрын

Their evolution is wonderful to watch. This one has to be my new favorite.

@sarimshah

Жыл бұрын

The clays also killed it, yet again

@TheRedAnvil40

Жыл бұрын

The 7 string part gave me Tosin Abasi thump vibes. I mean considering that's what Tim was doing, just not with an 8 string like Tosin.

This new era of polyphia is so sick and sounds amazing

@Customercf

Жыл бұрын

It all sounds the same

@McReedler

Жыл бұрын

@@Customercf I feel very sorry for your ears.

@rodrigoperez244

Жыл бұрын

I was one of the haters who thought Renaissance and everything before that was boring and derivative. Generic djent and "govan-esque" stuff without the depth... but since The Most Hated these guys been delivering absolute bangers. Basically reshaping and redefining what can be expected from guitar-centered music, creating their own style on top of that. This new era of Polyphia is beyond sick, it's mindblowing.

As soon as Vai comes in every time my heart skips a beat. That's magic.

What an honour to have Steve Vai come out and play with you guys.

@michaelmcculloch5957

4 ай бұрын

I don’t even think Steve is Tim’s level…. Steve is incredible but Tim is an alien

@hopelesssoul9363

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelmcculloch5957 For real. Steve here acts like a grandpa who came to play with floyd rose. People in comments acting like Vai did something insanely cool, meanwhile he did absolutly nothing outstanding

@tannyocean9984

2 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@hopelesssoul9363lmao Tim to Steve Vai is like Mbappe to Messi. Sure Tim is one in a generation but Steve has been one in many generations

@saugatkcaiims642

2 ай бұрын

​@@tannyocean9984 these kids doesn't know how Steve Vai feels Steve Vai is Goat

Steve's control of pitch is unbelievable. A monster among a group of monsters. Fantastic work.

THIS is literally the guitarist crossover of the century

@gonzoe123

Жыл бұрын

Wait until they write a song with Guthrie.

@McReedler

Жыл бұрын

@@gonzoe123 or Buckethead

@smarfthefirst

Жыл бұрын

@@gonzoe123 true

@sammysheeesh4730

Жыл бұрын

Relax fanboy

@smarfthefirst

Жыл бұрын

@@sammysheeesh4730 fuck yeah I'm a fanboy. These guys are super talented.

I get the privilege of listening to their music for the first time today... amazing

@Lyn4ea20

2 ай бұрын

Same!

There has to be a Grammy-Nomination for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" incoming!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Steve’s phrasing is soooooo good. Nothing forced just smooth as butter

@hazardeur

Жыл бұрын

yeah. it totally sets him apart from anybody. nobody sounds like this or even attempts it

@ProCoRat

Жыл бұрын

That's the thing about that style of guitarists. You can find thousands of people who play technical stuff like Polyphia, but nobody but Steve Vai could play what he played and make it sound like it did. Reminds me of guys like Derek Trucks. Derek Trucks is one of a kind, nobody on Earth sounds like him. I think Steve Vai is the same way. He added another facet of character and musicianship that you just never hear on a Polyphia record, which is full of so many vast techniques already.

@chancecherry6055

Жыл бұрын

the reason 7 strings guitars exist. the goat

@guilhermemedeiros3243

Жыл бұрын

@@ProCoRat Polyphia is very inventive. They play something new too. Tim, Scott and the guys are already legends.

@Ibaneddie76

Жыл бұрын

Vibrato of the Gods!

Love the cross-generational collaborations. The old passing the torch, the new embracing tradition, the mutual passion for music...

@paulaxiz

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@grimeyhonkyracing3938

Жыл бұрын

Great comment! My feelings exactly

Im 21 and i just bought my first guitar to learn with. Had my first lesson today, and I know literally nothing. Practicing G, C, and D chords currently.c Steve Vai is the man who inspired me to grab a guitar, and seeing all the covers and musicals that guitarists over the years have made keeps me inspired to play. Wish me luck on my guitar journey, polyphia is fucking awesome.

@BudoReflex

3 ай бұрын

Good work friend.

@kianoosh2167

2 ай бұрын

best of luck man keep going

@dvinelydev

2 ай бұрын

Good luck

@spencerplaysguitar8179

Ай бұрын

How’s the playing?

@natk9313

7 күн бұрын

G is a tricky chord, man. Get that down and you’ve surpassed 80% of people that attempted guitar.

4:13 this drop gives me the absolute best fuckin headache. I believe it's one of the best sounds I've ever heard in my life

@puh8825

3 ай бұрын

No joke I've listened to just this part over 20 times

@mr-jacobsen

14 күн бұрын

F***ing Brilliant ❤❤❤

Legends. Giving Steve Vai the throne in the music video when they're the clearcut kings of modern guitar music shows the humility and respect of the greats. GOAT recognizes GOAT.

@gmanolicious

Жыл бұрын

Hell yes, I gain more respect for Polyphia everyday. They've sent guitar music into a whole new direction IMO. Opened up new possiblities. What amazing talent.

@8BitChad

Жыл бұрын

@@cory6294 Great take. Steve Vai has acknowledged Polyphia a lot in media as well and I honestly imagine he was probably very excited to collab with them. I know sometimes legends in any craft can have a hard time acknowledging the next generation but he has had no such problem throwing Polyphia their flowers. All around Feels Good Man.

That very moment when Steve Via came into the frame!!! Goosebumps overload!!

@MrPete81

Жыл бұрын

The Master arrives...

@atlys258

Жыл бұрын

Sitting on the throne of course 🙏🏼

@airakazatratuob

Жыл бұрын

Reminded me of Tim in Skyhaven's Liftoff

@js114

Жыл бұрын

agrreed, kinda teared up

@grimeyhonkyracing3938

Жыл бұрын

Dude I am overwhelmed with emotion, being a guitar player myself and growing up in the 80s this is absolutely amazing. Huge Vai fan, also a huge Al Di Meola fan and these guys remind me of Al and Paco and that fusion style.

Man, I love Steve Vai, a true guitar legend.

I like how it gets all scratch at 2:00 like the song itself is tearing apart from sheer awesomeness.

@maurovalladares218

3 ай бұрын

From 2 to 2:30 it is rhythmically beastly!!!!

4:59 This moment of the 3 guitarists playing back to back is the most awesome thing in any Polyphia music video until now

That solo is exactly what the song needed, and not more shredding. Props to Steve for his impeccable taste.

@ash8298

Жыл бұрын

What all those solos needed was an actual song.

@jamesgood7894

Жыл бұрын

@@ash8298 your metric is off

@HenritheHorse

Жыл бұрын

@@ash8298 Yep, shitty trap beats and instagram noodling.

@rodrigoperez244

Жыл бұрын

@@ash8298 this is an actual song... So???

@ash8298

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesgood7894 watching fruity douchebags with neck tattoos solo for 6 minutes straight is not my idea of good music, you're right.

Awesome to see the younger crew keep the guitar hero culture alive and shredding in style

This song is FIRE🤘🔥 They've played basically every sound their instruments make, one after the other in the first 20 seconds of the song and it's still amazing music like every Polyphia song I've ever heard. Rarely have ever I been disappointed, listening to them:)

The shot with the 3 of them back to back legit gave me goosebumps

@ThyFilthyCasual

Жыл бұрын

Lol Read this as it was playing

@Wintersguitar

Жыл бұрын

Same

@randomchannelname24

Жыл бұрын

@@ThyFilthyCasual yo SAME

@davie405

Жыл бұрын

bro they forgot the bassist

@JamesAllenQuinn

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was so epic

That crossover of Polyphia and Steve Vai, young and old, and how they work so well together is so wholesome and awesome. Anyone who's into guitar music should at least appreciate this song.

@jaxvanheerden

Жыл бұрын

Could not have said it better. Really warms the heart.

@samsonmorenojr.3821

Жыл бұрын

For real both also have found different ways to use the guitar as well as make it what it is today

@sandorclegane752

Жыл бұрын

Steve is clear over these clowns

@iBoss818

Жыл бұрын

@@sandorclegane752 dude, it's ok if you don't like polyphia, just don't be a hater

The perfect blend of all guitar styles❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

A year and a half later and this song is still beautiful and even though it’s not my first time listening to it it sure feels like it every time I give it a listen

@noelledawnrucinski335

3 ай бұрын

It's the first I've heard this and holy mother of mackerel Indian cow God christ is this beautiful

@markbrown8178

3 ай бұрын

That's it every 5ime I listen it's like the first time hearing it GREAT tune and I'm not even a guitar player I play drums

This is a happy day for guitarists everywhere

@jphininzy9058

Жыл бұрын

Indeed it is

@gebrathezebra7312

Жыл бұрын

It absolutely is and I was blown away, they all killed it! 🌌🌠🎸🌠🌌

@bolillo5013

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@haritianaravelomanantsoa3021

Жыл бұрын

You'll be the next collab 😆😆😆😆

@SK23.

Жыл бұрын

Facts

Love the fact that Vai doesn’t just shred from the moment they play him in. Brings a distinctive sound that complements the song and the other musicians. “So good he doesn’t feel the need to prove it”.

@shanecabbage2187

Жыл бұрын

💯

@santioliva

Жыл бұрын

lol you obviously dont play guitar. fast rifts are not the only, arguably not even the hardest, things to play. the way he bends multiple string at different times simultaneously controlling both pitchs is INSANELY hard to do at all, let alone this precisely. he was proving it, so your commenbt of "so good doesnt feel to need to prove it" is slightly off. more like he doesnt feel the need for everyone to know. just the ones also know what its like to play.

@ascar66

Жыл бұрын

Vai showed to young artists that less notes can say more

@markelcock4669

Жыл бұрын

Adding Vai to this mix is insane, I guess God was busy..Amazing

@colinperkins7564

Жыл бұрын

@@santioliva It was a quote from a John Wayne movie (Rio Bravo), where Wayne complements a young gunslinger who…is so good that he does the truly hard stuff but doesn’t have the thirst for showing off that young men usually have. I’m aware that what Vai does here is immensely difficult, but (as you demonstrate) it’s a difficulty that connoisseurs would appreciate. He doesn’t bother with the easy ways of showing off…he’s too good for that.

Steve Vai, the Guitar Hero himself.

I constantly forget there's not even vocals in their songs. The instruments have their own vocals.

The title "Ego Death" is so fitting. I love that Scott's talent is highlighted so much in this track. It's like Tim steps aside and says hey world don't forget about these other awesome people in the band. And then there's Vai... What an awesome way for the band to pay homage to those that came before and really show their respect. Phenomenal story here and another home run track! Congrats!

@DanihelMetalPromotion

Жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same, this song has an amazing vibe on so many levels.

@youngbean17

Жыл бұрын

absolutely - came looking to see if anyone else thought the same thing

@youssefhamdouch6514

Жыл бұрын

Agree on Scott. Especially the lick at 2:29 killed me. Good vibes man, and Steve vai entrance this is too much...As a Vai admirer this almost made me cry.

@NunoLuna

Жыл бұрын

Well spoken

@mosley3485

Жыл бұрын

That isn’t what ego death means though. Ego death is the dissolution of your sense of self.

One minute these guys are pushing the hyper-pop boundaries for the zoomer generation with ABC, now they're paying tribute to the greats with a triumphant guitar anthem on a rooftop with Steve Vai fronting the band like he's been there the whole time. Love Polyphia.

@SALT--

Жыл бұрын

I love this cuz countless boomers just disregard Polyphia but having Steve Vai on a song and recognize your talent is something else.

@gonk3551

Жыл бұрын

My guy ABC was not hyper pop kmao

@chipmccain.

Жыл бұрын

@@gonk3551 at this point I don't even know what it is. it had prog guitar with pop vocals and a load of other shit aswell. good shit tho

@thatisxtc

Жыл бұрын

@@gonk3551 the band said that the song was hyperpop so yeaaaa

@asplmn

Жыл бұрын

@@gonk3551 what would you call it?

I could listen to Steve's part over and over and over

Seeing this guy playing guitar is a death to everyones ego

Not gonna lie, I was wanting more of that trumpet at the end. That was so tasteful.

@dimasputra7369

Жыл бұрын

yeah me too, for me personally the catchy / the hook part is exactly that

@Krondelo

Жыл бұрын

Yep, the song just kept getting better. But imo as it hit its peak it quickly ends ;( Still amazing though.

@fuzzwad5049

Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling they’re going to have some more wind instruments on another song in the album. I bet it’ll be the one after this one and the trumpet will lead into it.

@dimasputra7369

Жыл бұрын

@@fuzzwad5049 well what do you know their first track of the remember you will die album is Genesis and it is featuring Brasstracks, but Ego Death is listed as the last song, so maybe for a smooth transition to repeat the whole album?

@MrRexasuarus

Жыл бұрын

@@dimasputra7369 thinking the same, probably the next song is a Brasstracks feature

Steve is so good that even he looks surprised by the sounds the guitar makes

@RicardoLeal1995

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@RicardoLeal1995

Жыл бұрын

Now I'll remember this comment every time I see his face while his playing

@imnobodyreely190

Жыл бұрын

brilliant

@juliojuriolli426

Жыл бұрын

lmaoo

@DMXIII

Жыл бұрын

So true hahahah

Thank you guys for helping me find the path to eternal light. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your songs, and inspiration. It all.makes sense now.

Definitely a bridge between 2 generations. One of their greatest songs in my opinion.

This didn't feel like a tense virtuoso contest. It just looked like everyone having fun doing what they love. I'm hoping this inspires musicians and listeners alike. I really enjoyed!

@226butters226

Жыл бұрын

Hence the name of the song..?

@MattRomero

Жыл бұрын

because music is more than who can tap the fastest...melody and creative are one and only beyond the technical

@horriblepizza4647

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! At the end of the day, both Vai and Henson are songwriters at heart , and their collaboration should ultimately be just a great song, with great hooks and dynamics. That's what this song is.

@meanstoandend

Жыл бұрын

Scott and Tim can’t compete with Steve’s understanding of the guitar - and Steve cant compare with their technique. Enough respect here from everyone to know that there are different types of virtuosity

@incubrian

Жыл бұрын

it's amusing how often people think that virtuoso means "tech showoff" lol... steve vai and tim henson both are just masters of expression is all. steve especially in this song, its more about what he's not doing, that really shows how he speaks through a guitar like most players cannot. amazing soundscapes being built here.

I slept on this band for way too long, but I clicked on this video a few months ago because I saw "Steve Vai" in the title, and I'm so glad did. Now I only wish I could hear it for the first time again. I can't wait to hear what they put out next.

Tim is so lit. He’s going so hard right here 4:49 . Dude might legitimately be the best in the world right now. His skill level is off the charts

@wspek

2 ай бұрын

Have you seen Matteo Mancuso? :)

Man, you gotta give props to Steve Vai (as usual). He could've done his usual batsh*t-insane playing with lots of tapping, legatos and whammy bar shenanigans, but instead, he actually adapted to Polyphia's sound and became one with their song. He once again proves that he is a true artist who can go with the flow. He IS a legend and has forever left his mark on the art of guitar.

@MTEllipsis

Жыл бұрын

and he didn't just mimic the techniques they tend to use, he went with something more unique but still complementary...

@nielshoogev1

Жыл бұрын

Yes he knows his own ego well enough not to let it interfere with the music he makes.

@mchowdy22

Жыл бұрын

he is a legend

@baldbearded9601

Жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken this is a technique that pretty much only him can do.. his joint bending technique as he called it or something along that line

@SantomPh

Жыл бұрын

@@baldbearded9601 his trademark Floyd Rose floating tremelo helps him a lot.

The contrast with steve vai's whammy abuse and polyphia's rhythm, just sends chills down your spine. Literally the best polyphia song so far

@nicklane607

Жыл бұрын

whammy abuse lmao

@njl4515

Жыл бұрын

When I saw Vai in a Polyphia song, figured he was just gonna break out some 80s shredding... I wasn't expecting THAT. It's like he's playing like Polyphia but in a way only Steve Vai can. This is it this is easily the best Polyphia song ever.

@TheMrturn1

Жыл бұрын

@@nicklane607 Frank Zappa used to credit Vai, on his first credits on albums with appellations like "Strat abuse," ', stunt guitar," and "impossible guitar parts." Steve Vai has been getting these kind of tags since he joined Zappa in the dawn of the eighties. I remember, I was making people listen to stuff like THE JAZZ DISCHARGE PARTY HATS and THE DANGEROUS KITCHEN on THE MAN FROM UTOPIA. Amazing dude with outrageous discipline..

@lawyerlawyer1215

Жыл бұрын

Uff hard to decide. I think playing god is even better than this one

@cheems7447

Жыл бұрын

@@lawyerlawyer1215 but no Steve vai in playing god

I listen to this at least once a day it just makes me feel good. My hats off to you great job gang. Stevie Vai great job as usual .

The Steve Vai entrance at the scene its epic!

I'm so glad Scott got to shine. I feel he's often overlooked, but he's a really amazing guitarist

@literallynot5398

Жыл бұрын

the bassist is more overlooked

@kameqblindweaver8296

Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment

@MickZarco

Жыл бұрын

"The bassist" lol, don't disrespect my boy Clay like that.

@dustincampbell265

Жыл бұрын

Anyone with a shred of musical knowledge knows how good Scott is. Making this same shit comment on every Polyphia video is just insulting

@williamle1884

Жыл бұрын

@@MickZarco this funny as hell cause clay is the drummer lmfao

Literal chills when I see the shot of all 3 of them back to back. Absolutely unreal. No track has made me smile like this one has. I fucking love Polyphia.

@MiscerVids

Жыл бұрын

That stood out to me too. They're all on the same team just killing it

@TheNaKio

Жыл бұрын

Your comment is quite cringe

@nickwhite1897

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNaKio you're quite cringe

@mrtimratha

Жыл бұрын

I did wonder if perhaps all three butts touched. If so, I admire how professionally they handled it.

@namskramskram6009

Жыл бұрын

@@nickwhite1897 Nah he right that shot was cheesy af lmao

The intro gives the feel ♥️🔥

The imagery of putting steve at the throne for his entrance gave me chills

Vai shows that after all these years he is still willing to push himself. Not easy to go into a room as "Steve Vai" with arguably the hottest guitar players on the planet and challenge yourself to do something new. He could easily just make a living playing For The Love of God to nostalgic oldschoolers but rather is willing to step out of his comfort zone. That is ego death. Same props too Polyphia for honouring Vai in such an authentic way, realising that they stand on the shoulders of giants.

@jimmyintheswamp

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@davenathan5347

Жыл бұрын

Dead-on right on both counts.

@omarpervaiz

Жыл бұрын

Solid comment 👏🏼

@m.sav8862

Жыл бұрын

Vai always got excited when talking about polyphia. He is very humble and can fit his inspiration in anywhere. Well said.

@GaashMusic

Жыл бұрын

I love this comment and fully agree

everything in this video screams perfection, LITERALLY everything. no wonder steve said the same

Steve Vai is legend, so now is polyphia by proximity and talent learned by him.. so humble these people 🎉🎉

A literal guitar crossover of the century This is absolute insanity, two different generations of guitar gods yet they manage to flow together so well

@tvnja

Жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken we'll have some stuff with Tosin. I'm expecting even crazier thumb riffs from that.

@snowedmochii

Жыл бұрын

@@tvnja THE GUY FROM AAL? Nah ain't no fucking way

Welp, the best collaboration of the year just happened

@allengascon9719

Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you here

@whidd0w846

Жыл бұрын

Now your turn !

@juliojuriolli426

Жыл бұрын

m3rkyphia

@samstrolia

Жыл бұрын

Merky merk!

@sodamnboredv3460

Жыл бұрын

When are you dropping a cover of this banger merky merk

These four guys are incredible, very virtuous! and that Vai is present makes it even more beautiful.

4:14 nothing could've prepared me for this incredible beat drop

The fact that drummer can seamlessly play with them is CRIMINALLY underrated.

@x0j

Жыл бұрын

is that a joke lol the drums are heavily edited. They're muted half the time he's playing lmao

@bosshancho2495

Жыл бұрын

@@x0j they're not edited - have you seen him do playthroughs of that stuff? its real dude

@tacostastegood3720

Жыл бұрын

@@x0j All of the instruments are edited. But they can all play all of it. Just watch his playthroughs, the dude has the juice to play it. Sound mixing happens in nearly every song these days. Why make a point of it here?

@blakereynoldsonov6867

Жыл бұрын

@@x0j Hmm, smells like troll :D Seems like you just wanted to say something negative about the drumming here. That statement, in and of itself, is moot IMO... lol. "Heavily edited" isn't limited to just one individual's perspective regarding how you might define those 2 words. Is it not the case that a good amount of recorded music in general could be considered, as you might say, "heavily edited"? Haha nah, everybody just records and releases collections of raw tracks. No tampering at all, especially today with the many amazing tools easily at musician's disposal for sound creation. Maybe it's just me, but the way you worded that comment just seemed silly, and simply just for the purpose of expressing your personal displeasure with the music :)

@bman233451

Жыл бұрын

@@x0j You must be new to the music world lol, music videos are always edited, hence the term music VIDEO and not live performance.

One of the best instrumental/guitar songs EVER IMO!!!👏👏

@danielnillo

4 ай бұрын

absolutely agree.

Love how they let featured Steve Vai be the star @ 4:05 this part is so dope and new age. It's badass to see an old timer keepin up with the times. Music is ever changing! Much love Polyphia, you guys have made a sound that I've always dreamed of