The delay pedal was invented in the 60's. People in the 50's:

Yeah girl, I play in a band... as a second delay effect... 😂😂😂

imagine delay effects never existed, and these guys came up with the most ingenious composition ever

Keep in mind they can all hear each other. Their minds are telling them to catch up and play in time with Rob. Their muscle memory is screaming at them “CATCH UP! CATCH UP! YOUR’RE BEHIND!”. Their headphones weren’t noise cancelling. They essentially had to concentrate on deliberately playing off time which is so difficult to do when you’ve played on time for so long

Next level: distortion without distortion

«Did we do it?» *Starts cheering in reverb*

Imagine adding delay to each of the guitars and then doing this

I love how the guy at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="131">2:11</a> started playing Never Meant and stopped when Rob came to film lol

“Do you play any instruments?” “Yea I play guitar-yea I play guitar-yea I play guitar”

Who need delays effect when you have the boys ?

As a late beginner guitarist, I found this a bit encouraging. I know their job as a team is hard, but you rarely see musicians mess up, nor do you see how many takes they may do before they record one good enough to upload. I'm recording my journey as I learn just so I can see how much I grow with time, and I get frustrated sometimes when I know I can play a piece well but once the camera is on, it just changes everything. The more you attempt it, the harder it gets for some reason. My hands get clammy, and with each attempt, it gets more stiff. It's also tiring at times. I applaud these guys for trying 60 times. There must have been added pressure of everyone being there and time running out. The piece was quite complex with a lot of notes per minute and a lot of string skipping, but they managed to get it done. Great job!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="450">7:30</a> cleanest fucking slide I’ve ever heard in my entire life

The guy in the middle has the worst of it, he's waiting for Rob and he's hearing the guy on the end.

Dude the guy with the guitar was *Amazing*

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="130">2:10</a> Jam <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="209">3:29</a> Practice <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="269">4:29</a> Take #1 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="294">4:54</a> Take #2 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="298">4:58</a> Take #3 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a> Take #5 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="303">5:03</a> Take #6 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="305">5:05</a> Take #7 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="306">5:06</a> Take #8 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="307">5:07</a> Take #9 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="310">5:10</a> Take #10 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a> Take #12 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="317">5:17</a> Take #13 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="319">5:19</a> Take #14 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="321">5:21</a> Take #17 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="323">5:23</a> Take #20 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="328">5:28</a> Take #24 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="331">5:31</a> Break <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="338">5:38</a> Take #25 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="342">5:42</a> Take #29 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="343">5:43</a> Take #30 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="361">6:01</a> Take #33 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="365">6:05</a> Take #36 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="367">6:07</a> Take #37 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="374">6:14</a> Take #38 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="377">6:17</a> Take #39 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="387">6:27</a> Take #43 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="388">6:28</a> Take #47 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="389">6:29</a> Take #48 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="390">6:30</a> Take #49 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="391">6:31</a> Take #50 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="392">6:32</a> Take #52 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="394">6:34</a> Take #53 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="395">6:35</a> Take #54 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="396">6:36</a> Take #55 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="397">6:37</a> Take #56 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="398">6:38</a> Take #59 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="415">6:55</a> Take #60

*Rob playing a show post-covid* “Play rain!” *war flashbacks*

When you guys actually get close to sync, the little bits of randomness from the two echos really add a dimension to the song that doesn't exist with the delay pedal. This was one hell of an interesting idea.

The guy in the middle definitely has the hardest job

I once had a country level music contest, and there was a pair of guitarists that played a piece specifically written so that one guitar sounds like the echo of another. I was even more impressed when my teacher said that its actually one of the most complicated things to play like that

As an amateur musician and aspiring KZfaqr I often get caught up in that perfectionist ideal and the illusion of "all in one take". Seeing the number of times you guy had to do different takes, take breaks, and just be frustrated really helped me remember that I'll never be perfect the first time around. I wanted to thank you for showing the process leading up to it, as well as the finished product. It really helped encourage me.

the most natural delay that I've ever heard.

You guys are the names I would use if I needed to lie to my mom “why were you late?” “I was with Jeff, Dave, and Rob”

This accurately displays human error and what it takes to overcome it pure practice and dedication. Never give up.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="498">8:18</a> I love how at that point everyone was feeling the same music in their own way althought playing the sam song

"Let's take a break" *Jeff returns with a broken nose*

Dude, awesome! If you ever need a 4th delay... I´d gladly be your dotted quarter note haha!

I’ve never heard of this guy, and I don’t play guitar, but when they finally got it, I literally jumped up and yelled. Suspense was high. Lol

oh how their smiles just fades with every take!

"We have to be exactly the same though" cut to them all being dressed identically - well played Rob.

To be fair the guy in the middle was the only person playing on the 16ths in between 8ths. He had the hardest part by far

3 years later this is still the coolest damn thing.

I come back to this video every couple years

Plot twist: they got it first try but needed the ten minutes

Magnificent! ...ificent

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="131">2:11</a> he really had to do us like that

The commitment to recording it correctly and getting a perfect take is truly inspiring. Wish more of the bands I record showed even a fraction of that.

Honestly, a band named "Delay Effect" would be sick.

*Sooo satisfying that they got it on 60 and not 59/61*

To some degree, technology is the reason for a lack of collaboration, and connection. But then again, I never would have seen this video without KZfaq.

Imagine if distortion pedals weren't a thing. And people heard this for the 1st time. Unbelievably cool concept and amazing result man. Thank you for your content.

Imagine having to do 60 takes of playing one song just to get the cool effect this comment was made by delay pedal squad

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="412">6:52</a> is when the final cut starts

Very impressive and makes you appreciate how much reduction in complexity a simple small pedal offers.

I keep coming back to this because it's honestly just one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a modern recording context. Rob's a guy who I'd love to have in the studio, just for the sake of his sheer determination to play it right and not leave until he does.

Imagine trying to do this live, like on stage in front of an audience

In defense of middle-guy, he probably had it the hardest because he was hearing the song delayed in two directions relative to him, while the other guys only have to hear it delayed in one direction relative to them. Also, I feel like it would have been better to just play through to the end of the song whenever someone messed up. That way you don't under-practice the later parts. I don't know though, maybe that would have taken longer.

i know this is late and rob you will probably never see this but i just want to say this is one of the most amazing feats of musicianship ive ever seen, the songs itself is absolutely beautiful and the precision you all play with is truly inspiring, this is the video i turn to when im struggling with motivation and i cant thank you enough for that, so thank you for posting this piece of art

Super cool. Keep coming back to hear this time and time again.

So awesome!!!

*THIS* THIS this *WAS* WAS was *PRETTY* PRETTY pretty *COOL* COOL cool

Best part is <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="486">8:06</a> when can see them all sequentially moving down the frets

I can easily rewatch this video like twice a year and it’s like watching it for the first time every single time. Love it.

The delay pedal wasn’t released until 10 years after it was invented.

Dude in the middle has to compete with players on both sides; a lot harder. Well done.

at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="535">8:55</a> I held my breathe because I felt the tension in the air until Bob played the final chord.

I keep coming back to this video just because it's truly awesome to see musicians actually take fucking forever to capture a solid performance without any editing or tricks. It's the greatest thing to see everyone's tired and agitated faces at the beginning of the final take turn to relief as they nail it.

I watched this a long time ago, but it ended up in my recommended again. A lot of comments are very recent. Has KZfaq finally given this video the attention it deserves?

this acoustic rain sounds more like actual rain than electric rain

I keep coming back to this. Each time it gives me chills. Effects are amazing and all, but when you can pull off the same thing with 3 talented musicians, that's just something else entirely

Take 60 Everyone: what are they doing? Morpheus: they're beginning to believe

When he dropped the guitar my heart skipped a beat and I got an icy feeling through my entire body. I hate when that happens.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="260">4:20</a> "We need to be exactly the same though" Next shot, they're wearing the same cloth 😂

The sheer dedication, and the ultimate professional approach you have, makes this truly special and a work of art. Thank you for being so cool :)

So worth it. This sounds so amazing. You can hear the difference between this and the digital delay. The resonance gives me chills.

Director after take 60: "Great job guys, now we just gotta do 20 more takes for the closeup and panning shots and we're done!" XD

mom can i get a delay pedal we have a delay pedal at home *delay pedal at home*

When you are working on a group project with only perfectionists . . .

Glad I revisited this one. This might be my fav rob scallion video honestly

That guitar drop felt painful

You know what they say. 60th take is the charm.

This was the video that made me a Rob Scallon fan. I come back to this video once or twice a year. Thanks for everything, Rob.

This is how i started to listen to music. I think in my own head that i can listen to one instrument at a time in a concert, to then expand the view from one to all gives me the chills. This creates that understanding of coherence in between the different instrument, to then hear the whole. In this end, this makes song so much more enjoyable to hear, and enjoy. Which is due to this song, Thank you Rob! :)

Take 60 goes perfectly well, but "Oh, sorry, guys, I forgot to start recording" *-Rob Scallon has left the server-*

Me: What's with the fish-eye obsession? Rob: I used to run skate camp Me: Oohhhh...

this is so beautiful I heard it like 5 times. the harmony on the arpeggios is perfect. thank you so much

Incredible! That many takes would drive me crazy! The patience you all have is amazing!

You could become a group: The Delayers

SUPER COOL GUYS also love the "everybody dresses as Rob joke"

Even after listening a dozen times this keeps getting better and better. My God, even after all these years this effort is too difficult to grasp!!!

Thanks for show the real progress. It was awesome

the best part whenever you play a perfect version of something is the victorious silence... that was amazing

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="132">2:12</a> Jeff immediately playing the intro to Never Meant made me laugh more than it probably should have

Holding your breath at the end of the succcessful take was priceless. Great stuff, love from Australia

Still coming back to this video. I love this.

True analog delay LMAO

LOVED IT! Loved it! loved it! Such an awesome idea ! Worked out so well in the end

It's been 6 years and it's still epic to watch this.

every so often.. I come back and listen to this again.. and again.. and again....blows my mind every-time cheers

Girl: He's definitely cheating on me... Me and the boys:

when you have no money for pedals but friends you can pay in beer haha

Rob this was just so beautiful to watch.

Rob, Dee and Lay in the end did a great job! Really enjoyed this!

*Forgets to hit record*

Take 60: "Yeaaah, we got it!!!" - "Oh... sorry guys, Cubase stopped recording... disk was full!" :D

Very pretty sound!! Much respect for the tenacity and coordination here; definitely felt the pain in the takes.

I love how I can't even notice when they mess up

This is true analog delay

Incredible video, i came here again 4 years later to bring out your great work!

Concept + documentation of process + eventual execution = one of the coolest things I've seen on KZfaq.

And the the guy says: Sorry boys, forgot to start the recording.. ahaha