2:20 Riff 1 (drop C) 4:30 Riff 2 (drop B) 5:48 Riff 3 (drop B) 7:38 Riff 4 (D standard) This was a fun little experiment, and it gave me an excuse to play some music with my bro so it’s a win all round 🥰 Which riff was your favourite? 👇👇👇

@jesusguillermomeza1396

2 жыл бұрын

Riff 4 OMG!! PLEASE make a entire song with thissssss

@arkenigma1684

2 жыл бұрын

Riff 4 definitely my favorite as well! 🔥 as always!

@saidoterodiseno

2 жыл бұрын

Riff 2 👊😎🎸 PS: All of them were BRUTAL.

@isaiahgrandt5305

2 жыл бұрын

Alllllll

@hellman03

2 жыл бұрын

riff 3

As a drummer, Id love to hear more music written this way. Edit: Ok, so apperantly everyone and there mother writes the drums 1st.

@JesterOfDestiny

2 жыл бұрын

Can I plug my own stuff? Because I tend to write the drums and bass first.

@dizax666

2 жыл бұрын

@@JesterOfDestiny same 🙌🏿

@pogchamp7983

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of electronic music does this 😎

@brokenguillotine6988

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@trextonhaldeman323

2 жыл бұрын

@@JesterOfDestiny heck yeah!

there's something oddly entertaining about hearing electric guitar but with the real string noises too, it's not good from a musical standpoint, but it's weirdly satisfying

@seananderson6845

2 жыл бұрын

I’m the same way. It’s confirmation that his skill set is legit and THAT is satisfying lol

@husnainali-gn8bo

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck ywah it's very nic

@GsQDoom

2 жыл бұрын

If you think hearing the strings is satisfying, you should hear my guitar hero guitar

@friesguy5467

2 жыл бұрын

It's the rhythm. So satisfying!

@hunter00143

2 жыл бұрын

Oddly? It's awesome hearing all the little finger squeaks and the tiny noises the strings make. It's what makes distorted electric guitars so cool imo

1:23 that riff was just so disgusting. I loved it

@unr3quited

2 жыл бұрын

If you like that you'd love the band Vein

@kuritoestreluna3875

2 жыл бұрын

@@unr3quited 💖💖💖

@thoroughfaretonothingness623

2 жыл бұрын

@@unr3quited thanks a fucking lot buddy ❤️Checked them out a while ago and came here to thank you

@vhcxhbvg

2 жыл бұрын

@@unr3quited give me a song by then

@gowiththeflowbee8053

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like any other metal riff lmao

Both you guys play clean af. I don't know what's more impressive, the skill playing or the mixing. All of it sounded great 🤘🏻

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps man!

@hiiambarney4489

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely the mixing, that sh!t was even more impressive than the outstanding playing!

You’re such a killer guitarist dude.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that man :)

@acroamaticeeore

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely wonderful stuff! Very proggy. Any albums you play on? Any in the making?

@VadikRamm

2 жыл бұрын

He inspired me to quit guitar

@jrlee243

2 жыл бұрын

@@VadikRamm a 9 year old asian girl did me in. I feel your pain. I hate KZread sometimes.

@brandonweinmann5700

2 жыл бұрын

Fuckin right dude

An EP based off of these riffs would be killer \m/

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Putting an ep together is definitely on the cards :)

@CatchReleaseRepeat

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin I just stumbled across this channel minutes ago and I have no idea who you are, but I would buy an EP of these tracks in a heartbeat!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

@@CatchReleaseRepeat Ahaha yess. Appreciate that man 🤘

@potatos_4_free

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin also brand new to your channel and I wanna hear all these become full songs. I was already inventing a riff in my head for continuing the 4th one.

CORRECT. Hell of a job brother!!

@thetruegunginginga29yearsa66

2 жыл бұрын

Verified. Based.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! 🤘

Can we just stop to appreciate the production of the sound itself? The bass is so heavy!

I think every band should take turns writing songs based around ideas from all of the instruments jammed solo. Even writing around a vocal idea is cool. I try to write melodies on other instruments like piano, xylophone, etc.

@Kraz3e987

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what YES did back in '71 with their "Fragile" album, they had 4 songs written by the band together and 5 songs written by individual members of the band with their own instrument (or voice) as the focal point of the arrangement scattered between the songs written by the band as a whole. Makes for nice albums with lots of variation.

@potatos_4_free

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kraz3e987 Yes was such a cool band. Their bassist, in particular, blows my mind.

@theambocash

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the album Clear from Periphery for this reason. Very cool to hear their own individual styles stand out so much in the album.

@notever8401

2 жыл бұрын

Thrice’s drummer had once mentioned them doing this since they recorded Vheissu, masterpiece of an album

@thewitchpolyglot6625

2 жыл бұрын

The Spanish band Mago De Oz also does this. No wonder their music have very cool and strange sounds

We all knew these were gonna be MONSTER riffs before even hearing them - was not disappointed!! 👊👊

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! 🤘🤘

I’m a solo instrumentalist and this is how I write 90% of my songs…. Going drums first forces you to be more creative

As a drummer before a guitarist, I LOVE how your brother plays the drums. He has similar feel as i do, this was awesome!!!!

Your guitar tone in this video sounds massive! Plus: the beats are killer! I really enjoyed this format and would love to see it again in some future!

@motoxjosh29

2 жыл бұрын

The tone.... For sure...I almost bought the gojira plug-in instantly hahaha

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much guys. So stoked you’re still watching the vids after all this time

@foosmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Hypocrisy.

@zteaxon7787

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin What is the stack to get that sound?

The agility and precision is just beyond godly. God I have a long ass way to go before I can master that skillset😩

WOW The 2:32 drop is INSANE Like a wall of sound punching your face I Watched it 1000 times

This was the most unexpected and offensively good "Try not to headbang" challenge I have come across. I failed miserably. You and your bro are stellar. Stay Rad!

Everything sounds epic in this, but the bass and bass drums really drive thru the mix amazingly

Holy sheet. The second one NEEDs to be made into an actual song!

Dude how sick! Im beyond inpressed with the level of musicianship you boys got some skills. Nice licks for sure

Bro you are fucking killling it. Riff 4 blew me away. Inspired me to pickup the axe again. Subscribed for sure.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks dude

Oh man...this is so beautiful, haven't heard such a great riffs in a long time 👏🏻

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

That's how I write most of all my stuff lol. Just put on a drum groove and noodle around till something comes out. Is a great technique! Just wish I would play as half as good as you dude. Well done!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Ah you’re too kind man! Yeah It’s definitely a good way to get some ideas out

Writing drums first is awesome cause you can create a more solid and groovy riff with more percussion variations.

This is the most intriguing music related video I've seen in quite a while. Fuckin well done!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it man! 🙏

I get much Periphery vibes from how you come up with those riffs! Killer playing dude, you have amazing picking technique and great riffin creativity!

@LifeLongBruhGamer

2 жыл бұрын

i hear periphery and then like a smidge of slipknot gets thrown in there at times

@mattdetarr

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah I thought the exact same!

@jakel7213

2 жыл бұрын

Periphery style chords, with August Burns Red grooves. I'm down with this sound tbh

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

You guys just listed some of my favourite bands haha, thanks for the kind words 🙏🤘

@jakel7213

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin Thanks for the sick tunes!

The second one is gnarly! Especially the pinch harmonic

The 1st and the 4th ones are just fabulous

Every so often KZread actually recommends really good channels. This is one of those times the algorithm got it right

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

I love the way you attack each phrase. The old man who yells at clouds inside me would prefer if you made things less intricate and more groovy, but I reeeaaallllyyy enjoyed this vid.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the criticism, but also the compliment mate! 🤘 I do get carried away on the riffage sometimes, can’t help it hahaha

@fulkegreville4487

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin You're great, mate! I can't stress that enough. I totally understand about the need for riffage!!!

Man! That was epic! You play the guitar enthusiastically! So much energy.....

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in my happy place when I play 😊

As a drummer and guitarist letting the drummer lay down some solid grooves and riffs first is sweet, who knows better accents combinations and rhythyms in general than the drummer

The 3rd riff with the ghost notes! CRAZY! Great precision too!

We want more content like this! Killer shit man!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed! More content on the way :)

Brother is over here just low key doing an Angel Vivaldi... 😳 You're a hell of a guitarist.

Dude, your brother is as good off a drummer as you are a guitarist! Excellent job to both of you!

The tone you use for the bass when you record the riff really has that August Burns Red thing going on. Great playing man, lots of creativity in those riffs!

Awesome composition skills on those riffs, and those Chuggernauts, man what a delight... But most importantly; cat at the end of the video XD

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah gotta give Doug (our cat) some camera time as well! Also, Chuggernauts 😂

Both of y’all are beasts!!!

This is actually a great way to come up with stuff you wouldn't normally play. The same goes to writing using Guitar Pro ONLY. No guitar sitting on your lap, just writing. Muscle memory can fuck you up a lot when trying to come up with great riffs. Awesome exercise, cheers

I write 95% of our songs, like this; starting with our drummer: he plays, I riff, until we like something, then we build... I then develop the song structure, our bassist improves it, vocals comes up with melody, I write lyrics, vox rewrites lyrics, and when we put it all together, we play with it in different ways, until we find a standard... it's mostly based on having fun and each of us focusing on our strengths. it always produces something I like much more than the songs I write on my own, the whole way through... the songs we write together always end up surprising me and I tend to like the song more over time, whereas the songs I wrote on my own, tend to disgust me over time. Great video!

You're getting a subscribe just for this and ESPECIALLY pinning the tunings and such.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the sub!

Jesus Christ your right hand moves faster than my eyes can register what you’re doing. This is one of the best music based videos I’ve seen in a while. Good shit from you and your bro 🤘

@LRM12o8

2 жыл бұрын

It moves faster than 30 fps can capture, lol

Riff 2 and 4 was the spot.

That second one is SO fucking sick. I mean y’all are damn good musicians but that might be my fav

A song with any one of these riffs would get immediately added to my playlist. The talent is off the scale!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man 🙏

Nothing like some skatepunk drums to start off a metal song

3rd and 4th sequences fucking caught me off guard on how lethal you were planning on takin the riffs and, did. Perfect execution, brobeans 🤘🏽

The SPEED and precision, oh my lord. Divine guitarist.

Actually, that was insane!! Very cool riffs! You are unstoppable!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! 🤘

This guy is absolutely insane- and deserves way more subs than 20K. Instantly subscribing !

Man your picking is incredible 👌 insane !

Again, youtube's algorithm just made me discover another hidden gem. You both are very talented!

HOLY SHIT, that first riff was so freaking good!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christoffer, glad you liked it man!

All of this riffs were incredible. Fantastic work man

3:12 that pinch absolutely SENT ME

That was really enjoyable to watch. Like in every art form, I'm seeing that when good musicians intentionally f up their process of writing music, they unlock more creativity and come up with cooler/more unique stuff. This is same for designers, artists, etc. I see designers with decades long experience intentionally challenge their creative process which results in more unique work.

Dude your playing is absolutely ridiculous. Nice writing techniques. Extremely impressive keep going!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words Wayne!

The last riff was one of the best riffs I've ever seen in my life. You are great guitarist man. 🤘

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, really appreciate it

This is killer- your bro is a beat beast!

What a combo. You guys killed it

I know nothing about guitars, but whatever you did to make your guitar have that sound, is epic. The tone is amazing. Great job!

Bruh…that 2nd drumbeat was groovy af AnnnD hard af! Keep it up guys!

They way you‘re comming up with this stuff + watching you play is just completely out of this world, keep it up!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man!

As a solo artist i start with whatever instrument i have the idea for first. I might have a drum beat in my head i record that first. Sometimes i get an idea for a bass line so i start with that. Same with guitar. Just depends on how you want to work with it. Most of the time it works out well.

@Qliphirot

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience ideas coming first on strings (synth included) flows better than starting with drums or vocals

damn dude, i totally saw something like what you wrote for that first and second beat as something i would write given those same beats, but the riffing for the 3rd beat is something i would never been able to even invision with a beat like that, your writing is really creative, what a great musician!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks so much!

@dylantaylor8389

2 жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

Sick video. Great job showing the noodling around on the guitars digging for the idea instead of just what you ended up going with. It's great to see the work in the kitchen, rather than just enjoy the meal.

Misha has competition damn, you're really killing it man

Just had this recommended to me on my homepage, well worth the click. That is some sexy ass rhythm work my friend. Very nice 😁

'He speeds his videos up' hahaha! Phenomenal video man and some killer riffs too!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😏 Thanks Dan, I appreciate it as always mate!

@ThordioDan

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin i tried to pick a favourite riff but they’re all soooo good! Riff 1 had some stank though! I definitely pulled a face at that one

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThordioDan hahaha glad you liked it man!

So sick. You guys got my creative juices flowing. Well done.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

Inspirational. When I used to write, I changing percussion always led to getting unstuck. Maybe I’ll pick up the axe this weekend

I just found your channel, but your guitar playing just inspired me so much man. There is so much boring metal out there and this is straight up the opposite. I needed to hear this. Also fun fact, I specifically only write riffs to drums that are laid out first!

This has got to be one of my fave videos by you! Get to see all your creativity here, it's rad as hell

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

I was kinda nervous posting this video haha, so I really appreciate it man!

These are some of the coolest riffs I've ever heard. My god my ears are thanking me so much right now.

Ho my freakinggg god! That was AWESOME! I usually play blues/rock/fusion stuff but that inspires the hell out of me!

So... yeah now we know why Rush has such crazy sounding riffs and strange changes. They recorded drums first. :D

I actually do quite a lot of writting through this method. Having a canvas to write to is a good way to come up with something different that what you would usually write. I wash I could write this level of riff goodness though haha, excellent job dude :)

These riffs and beats are so tasty it’s insane haha

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Dustin!

Happened upon this through the youtube rabit hole and have to say that all the riffs are great, BUT I for one can easily see myself absolutely blasting the 3rd riff on repeat for several days.

Dude you've been killing it. Seems like that channel is growing. Stoked for you. Sick riffage as always🤘

Awesome approach, I have tried it and it works really nice when one feels stuck on using the same kind of riffs. It also helps to get out of our comfort zone and experiment with other rhythmic possibilities. I used this approach on my upcoming album and it worked wonders. Thanks for sharing, you are an incredible player...I subscribed. Greetings from Puerto Rico!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man for sure! Thank you for the kind words as well

The algorithm served me well with this recommendation. Killer video boys.

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

The second and fourth riff need to be turned into songs, really such amazing guitar playing.

Drum beat 1 from your brother is definitely the most fun one to listen that he did. Riff 2 from you though was just filthy. Killer man!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it man!

Liked before hearing any riff - cause I know they're all gonna be total bangers!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man, I appreciate your confidence in me!

the first riff had some killswitch engaged vibes

First time seeing one of his videos and I don't know why I love his picking style so much. It's so violent and jerky and perfect and I can't get enough of it.

Randomly found this video. I subscribed before hitting like. Insane stuff, great work!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I really appreciate it!

Freaking cool concept vid and to see you trying stuff! Greaat Riff!!

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah just trying to experiment with stuff other than covers! Thanks dude

@denisherry

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobMartin Fresh stuff! Feel goooood :)

So clean, awesome cat too bro! Do more of these!!!

This is actually how I write. I'll program drums and just improv over it until I find something I like

I have been always writing riffs like that lol. But that's mostly because I had no sense of rhythm when I started playing guitar, and drum backing helped me a lot in riff writing process.

You do realise that we need official full releases of all of those now, right?

Broo your style of playing is incredible ibwas hooked on the video keep it up!!

2:30 the transition from chugs to that brutal riff, jesus 😍

you guys can make a phenomenal band seriously

@JacobMartin

2 жыл бұрын

Was always our dream haha, but never ended up happening!

Ive had riff 2 stuck in my head for a couple days now, you should definitely make some of these into a full song or something!

I've been using this method for years. I think it brings out some of the most interesting approaches to music

Funny listening to tye drums alone give me such a major note vibe then the guitar is so heavy and dark sounding changing the whole perception. Love it