Tim said he basically had a mental breakdown trying to nail the intro thumping riff because they were paying $400 an hour to shoot at the location and he couldn't get it right. He said they had to spend the extra hour of time to get the proper shot. Respect

@josephsantana3094

Жыл бұрын

Oh no an extra hour?!? The travesty!!! I thought you were gona say it took something like days or weeks longer to get it right but no just an hour lol.

@ChiefFalque

6 ай бұрын

@@josephsantana3094 did you see the hourly rate? 400 bucks is serious money for us youngsters.

@josephsantana3094

6 ай бұрын

@@ChiefFalque That's pocket change for millionaire musicians...

Man, even after all these years, Vai’s still got it

@mirkecWii

Жыл бұрын

The dude pretty much mastered the guitar, I mean I dont listen to him a lot but there's literally nothing he cant do. I still think Petrucci is a better melody writer tho

@freddurst5277

Жыл бұрын

@@mirkecWii yeah I agree. Satriani wrote some good stuff too imo

@dhivdogg

Жыл бұрын

The three of them (Vai, Satch, Petrucci) are still officially the best G3 ever IMO

@Maltry

Жыл бұрын

Whats crazy is Satch taught the likes of Vai and Hammett.

@dragonballfanscantread2383

Жыл бұрын

@@mirkecWii Petrucci can't song write.

This is my new favorite Polyphia song, by far. This whole piece is simply masterful and inspiring. I can't get enough of it and it actually gets better with every listen!

@brandon2879

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this is my favorite song they've written to date. Excited for the rest of the album on the 28th!

@Simple-zy8vz

Жыл бұрын

facts best sing they have, so good!

@lipipragyadevi

Жыл бұрын

It seriously gets better everytime I listen to it

From what I could understand, on every location jump scene, they go 1 floor up until they reach the top of the building (which here represents top skill on their thoughts maybe?) and find Steve Vai sitting taller than everyone, thus why the song's name is Ego Death, there's always going to be someone better than you at something. The trumpet player at the end represents every single one of them humbling themselves before the true god of music: rhythm, or music itself. Edit: I don't know if I made any sense or if I'm just too high. Sorry. Kisses from Brazil.

@EvanNeri

Жыл бұрын

That's actually a really sick theory

@spdcrzy

7 ай бұрын

You hit the nail on the head.

I love Steve's whole vibe in the video. Just smooth and wavy. With his moves, sound, and wardrobe.

When I saw Steve vai on one of the songs I knew it'd be great. This is far beyond my expectations. The visual of Vai on the throne always gets me.

Bruh - Steve Vai looks fucking amazing for 60

Tim's lead at the 0:30 of the music video is just so damn cool. And my favorite part is that he doesn't even bother to sit up properly he's just like "oh yeah this part? no sweat, wrote it while i was cooking breakfast this morning"

@EnkiSvohden

Жыл бұрын

Funny enough about that part is Tim said he screwed up about a dozen takes and it was already 11 at night. He was getting pissed during the filming. lol

What a beautiful song. I watched the video when it was released and I was like hypnotized. With a pair of good quality headphones, you can feel every note swirling inside your ears. And the most badass moment? Steve Vai's introduction. Sitting on a throne as a true guitar King. Great reaction, Alex. It made my day. Cheers!

The drummer is so on point it's ridiculous

The Old God and The New Gods collaborate just like that as if this is just their morning get-out-of-bed routine. Never mind the playing technique employed, it's already mind-boggling how did they WRITE this thing up and then seamlessly blend their different styles together while still have a room for the trumpet player (Ivan Jackson of the Brasstracks) to nail the outro. What a masterpiece.

Damn straight he does! Got to watch Vai play a tiny bar in Nashville TN in 1990. Got his autograph, got to talk to him for a few. Nicest guy You will ever meet. Even more amazed at his progressive genius, has not stopped...machines. No words...

Years of practice is what it takes if you want to make it look easy. Plus Steve Vai, in my opinion one of the best guitarists ever. Awesome.

The reaction we've all been waiting for!! This song is so sick. I haven't stopped listening to it for the past week. On my walks, while working, while working out. I just can't stop listening to it.

@Beingthankful

Жыл бұрын

Same bro 😂!

my theory on the song name is that working with a legend such as Steve Vai is definitely gonna bring your ego down a notch! Even for masters such as Polyphia ❤️

Easily one of the most incredible pieces of music I've ever heard. Just... i don't have words for it. Or a lot of their songs. Playing God is crazy, Neurotica is sick, so many crazy good songs. Tim Henson is a freak.

The fact that your initial reaction was "THIS IS STUPID" makes it feel like I've been heard. I cannot understand this beauty and I'm glad we feel the same lol

Okay, now you need to watch Crossroads (1986) for your next movie reaction. Steve Vai and Ralph Macchio battle it out on guitar. You seriously need to check that out after hearing this.

I like watching Polyphia Reactions lol. And you sir! Are the most awesome! Also, what Steve Vai plays in his first cut is a technique he invented. "Joint shifting". Check it out!

I really like the imagery they created along with the title, ego death. Notice that Tim starts off in the fancy chair, then the other guitarist (sorry), and then Steve vai - and by amazing contrast, he creates the ego death for the polyphia guitarists by playing much less "fast," but with such unique tonality and technique! The whole concept is brilliant

@bimakristataaditama5644

Жыл бұрын

They kill their ego to work, by playing less "trappy", and Vai kills his by playing mildly, and they kill the audiences' ego by making something that works and sounds good

@Tot_sr

Жыл бұрын

Scottie (Scott) LePage for future reference is the other guitarist

That baby was the product of beautiful guitar love making, with that post climax trumpet being the topping on the cake.

Baby, Vai NEVER lost it, He's a machine. Virtuosos All! Thank You, first time seeing this, blown my mind, Love it. Brand new favorite music

Steve Vai makes the BEST "Guitar Faces" of any guitarist in history!

The real question is when are Polyphia bringing out their line of signature sweaters?

Scott SLAYS in this song damn

You rock!!! I was loosing my mind during this...right there with ya : )

Yea, that is pretty SICK!!!! Great to see Mr. Vai getting some love from the current generation of guitar pioneers!

I haven’t heard anything as good as this . I’ll give it another go too !

Finally! Have been waiting for this reaction!!

Such an amazing collaboration!!

I've listened to this song every day since it came out and I'm still amazed. I can't wait for this album. It's flung to be on repeat for a long time.

Lets go now Alex Hefner is always good!

"These guys are like the avengers of guitar playing". Great comment hahaha

affter watching reaction videos for 3 years..im proud to say...Alex...you were the first reaction video i ever saw...and i am soooo happy you found metal for yourself and are now enjoing polyphia...all the best :)

"You're gonna sing and dance and be the Best at it" LMAO

Ok Alex, I was starting a "WTF" comment with your mention of newbie Steve Vay!! You seriously had me worried for a moment. As always, great reaction, love the enthusiasm. And thank you for introducing me to Polyphia. 🙂❤

@AlexHefner

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!!

SLIPKNOT

You definitely need to see For the Love of God live to see Steve Vai’s full abilities!

Scotty really the star of this tack

Your facial reactions mirror what all of else felt the first time hearing the lyrics in this song

That ibanez xpt though..uff! Scotty making that guitar shred

I have never heard of this dude before no ots time to see his other stuff

Dude, i was typing to find Alex Hefner Polyphia, cause i know you must know the goat Tim!

I love how Steve played into the music and still sounded like himself instead of someone else

Guitarists like this either make you want to lock yourself in a room and practice 8 hours a day or never pick the guitar up again.

Big Town Blinky Blaine’s Rockabilly’s Barbecue - Bear Ghost Bear Ghost is a TREAT!

An old man showing the kidz how shit is done. Steve Vai being him self.

One of the better Polyphia songs imo, also Steve Vai is a god. lol.

Well, to go with your running analogy, the trumpet at the end is definitely the post-coital cigarette.

Highly recommend fabvl (pronounced fable) all of his songs are right up your street with the heavy vibes, majority are anime related, his latest one is called moonwalker

This is such a great Song Steve Vai One of THE greatest guitarists of the late 1980 ies 1990 ies sort of hands the Torch to Polyphia s Generation.

Thanks!

Hahahaha you very funny Alex, it makes it different from the others, every time I react to a song and I like it Alex, very entertaining . I love you dude

"I need to start wearing more turtleneck. Might give me some kind of power." HAHAHAHAH

absolute masterpiece

Notice each of the guitarists sit on the throne at some point in the video 😏

oh this is so good

YES

Realistically it’s multiple combos of techniques at different points in the composition

Perfect timing tho, they are so tight...as a mouse's ear!🤯🌹🥰Oh Hell, Yes!

When you have the time, you should watch their acapella version of this where they stream on twitch and they're all individually singing their parts hilariously. Not asking for a reaction video, but i suggest you watch such chaotic video 😅

Alex how do you not have a reaction to Steve Vai for the love of God!?

“You ever heard a guitar climax before” I’m deceased bro😂

You should react to Von Raven - The moment you die(Norway) Pagan's mind - God's Equation(Norway) Serj Tankian - Harakiri System of a Down - Boom! Corey Taylor - Spit it out(acoustic) Alestorm - The sunk'n Norwegian(Scotland) Rammstein - Keine Lust Audrey Horne - Redemption Blues(Norway, support: for Stone Sour in 2012) Volbeat - Evelyn Stone Sour - 30/30 - 150 Brainstorm - Falling Spiral Down(Germany) Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah(Finland MGP winner 2006) Korpiklaani - levan Polka (Finland) AC/DC - Rock N Roll Train(live at River Plate 09) Requinox - Raiders of the Holy Island(Norway) Nemesis - The War is On(Serbia) Sinsaenum - Splendor and Agony Satyricon - Black Crow on a Tombstone(Norway) Amon Amarth - Cry of the Black Birds Okilly Dokilly - White Wine Spritzer(they dress-up as Ned Flanders) Dreampilots - Comedown(Norway, not metal, but worth a listen) Disturbed - Darkness Gorgoroth - Carving a giant(Norway) Amy Lee - Kyle quit the band Tenacious D cover Iron Maiden - Empire of the Clouds(lyrics video) Heaven and Hell - The Devil You Know(album) Scars on Broadway - Scars on Broadway (Album)

If you loved this one you gotta react to Playing God. It is my favorite song from them

This is legendary

I just went to see Satriani/Vai tour on 4/20. You should go see it if they come by Hawaii. They wont be playing forever...and thats coming sooner than later. But it was an amazing show. Joe Satriani killed it, perfect playing. The "Enter Sandman" cover was legit.

Have we ever done Tender Surrender by Steve Vai on this channel before? Talking about impregnation. I'm a dude and now I have 3 kids and no wife or gf. They literally just flew out mahdick

I've heard this song many times, but you said something I haven't realized yet: This solo from Steve Vai has immense sexual energy, it really is incredible.

The reason it is so perfect is it's simplicity and melodic intuition. It's basically the same four chords with the most imaginative and satisfying fills. Give a listen to Manual Gardner Fernandes, like Tim Henson, super creative, melodic and an absolute ripper of a different kind.

You ever hear a guitar climax before well that's what it sounds like lol!!!!! Reaction was priceless 🤣

Goosebumps

did we get a Berried Alive react yet? crazy guitar sorcery

That's what they always said about Eddie everytime he played. Steve is capable of that as well.

Yes Polyphia is damn original like I have never seen stuff so creative before

"The Avengers of Guitar Playing" LMAO

Hey Alex, what headphones do you currently use?

DECAPITATED feat.Rob Flyyn-iconoclast 🇵🇱

Best reaction.

Please give Chimera from this same album a go, the end is sure to be a pleasant surprise for you with a guest by lil West

Yesssssssssssss this is pretty legit tbh

❤❤❤

God I love this song! 🖤

Vai got me when he made is guitar “talk” on Yankee Rose. No mention of Polyphia playing 7 string guitars and a 5 string bass?

I was about to go full nuclear Karen here in the comments over your Steve Vai remark in the beginning. 😂😂

Just satriani, Buckethead those are also right up there with them yngwie malmsteen is also another one

@richardkrider3766

Жыл бұрын

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Bro it's 3 unique guitarists! Polyphia has 2 guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage plus Vai makes 3! This reminds me of Vai's "Candle Power" song!

You’re still missing Playing God from Polyphia back in May.

Idk if you’ve listened to new Slipknot yet but you should. I’d recommend “Hive Mind”

Alex you should definitely checking out one ok rock. Their singer Taka is incredible.

Scott : This is my song, Tim

Been listening to Vai for some time and yeah, his playing is all about sex, passion, very erotic..its just what his playing evokes...when you look at him live, it really looks like he is trying to make the guitar climax. Its possible because he mastered slight pitch changes with his whammy bar.

Time to check out the band, Currents 🤘

I thought for sure your next video would be a review of one of Slipknot's new songs. When are we going to see a review of "The End, So Far"?

I know this video is a couple months old, but I gotta say Alex, if you see this: I'd love your take on some of their songs with featured vocalists. Specifically the song ABC with Sophia Black. I know you came from hip hop and watching you rapidly get sucked into metal has been fucking awesome to watch BUT give a poppy song with absolutely insane instrumentals a shot. It's such a unique combo and it's almost a "guilty pleasure" you can't help but get sucked into and it never leaves your head.

Sick! You should really check out Berried Alive. Strawberry Serenity and Figsaw are mind blowing 🤯

@Mcgillum

Жыл бұрын

Fuego is a crazy ass song as well.

Seether - Careless Whisper Next pleaseee

Gotta listen to "This Could be Anywhere in the World" by Alexisonfire

Why the F does he make that look so easy? Lmao. It's true. He's so damn good. Watch people try to cover this, no one can play it.

Clays: Do we look like guitar players??