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@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
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@yayavamp3895 Жыл бұрын
can you do a reaction to this pinoy acoustic guitar player covering playing god... his name in youtube is paolo gans
@adrianadrian9738 Жыл бұрын
Could you pls react to alip ba ta REORIEN .. thnks
@isaac14035 ай бұрын
8:13 Good good
@chairmanmeow95302 жыл бұрын
the drummer is so underrated. He really gives the song so much of its bounce.
@bradleymitchell38082 жыл бұрын
The drummer is probably the least underrated in the band
@zac33922 жыл бұрын
Underrated? Who has ever said Clay isn’t a good drummer?
@gitfidla2 жыл бұрын
@@zac3392 more like the guitars get all the press but the drummer makes it all work
@deaconsyxx3222 жыл бұрын
Nobody underrates Clay…the guy is a beast!
@TheMetalheadWeeb2 жыл бұрын
@@gitfidla Tim is just different
@tortillasarenotbiceps76222 жыл бұрын
As a guy who played drums for years, thank you for acknowledging the drums/drummer. This piece was obviously outrageous and masterful as was your breakdown. Thanks, Mike.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Thx my friend!
@scottmaclean96042 жыл бұрын
O⁸ebEBDJHD hruso2 a
@axkmster2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, amazing drum work but, for Mike, it's easier to acknowledge the drums that to play a song like this..Sorry not gonna happen.. Unless you play this style of guitar regular, you ain't gonna come close to learning this on the spot let alone after 2 months of daily practice regardless how good of a teacher you or I am.. It's on another level man.. Much respect to Polyphia and their high level of skills.
@AkiraKenshin2 жыл бұрын
Polyphia is one of my fav bands to groove to on the drums because there's so much variety and rhythms and patterns! Liked your comment about instrumentals and accessibility, though I'd say nowadays Lo-Fi is probably the most popular instrumental in mainstream
@Viccerz2 жыл бұрын
Rhythm section is so underappreciated. Drummer set this already stellar track out on Alpha Centauri
@defiantparsnip2 жыл бұрын
Polyphia honestly became a completely different band when Clay joined on drums. Nothing against Brandon, but Clay brought an entirely new energy that helped the brand emerge out of a really stagnant scene.
@NightshadeBeatz2 жыл бұрын
I was about to comment that☝totally agree on this
@heyanuja5172 жыл бұрын
100% agree! I just discovered this band and went down the rabbit hole with their catalogue, and I feel exactly the same way. Brandon is a *fantastic* drummer; but I really think Clay is the reason they can seamlessly incorporate soooo many musical genres and styles into their compositions. He blew the doors off the hinges for them.
@thedrumist1784 Жыл бұрын
Brandon was more my style of drumming and i loved him. But i can't deny Clay totally matches their newer sound way better. Both phenomonal drummers tho
@morrisgreg2176 Жыл бұрын
Oh it's still the same don't get too ahead of yourself
@annaluciaschmitz7 ай бұрын
True 😌
@pyfoxx2 жыл бұрын
I saw in an interview with Tim (Rick Beato) that he repeatedly adopts a formula with a riff where he won't add the biggest 'flex' until the third time round. It makes so much sense and really speaks to what you're saying about it being accessible - play the riff, get familiar - hear it again, familiarise with the repeat - play a third time, flex (oh damn, this is insane!) (edited following some corrections and clarifications!)
@ezekielisaia2 жыл бұрын
what do you mean flex ? making it fancier ?
@vellusk2 жыл бұрын
@@ezekielisaia yes, essentially doing something at a high level that not many people can do to show that you can etc.
@hectorg3622 жыл бұрын
Really? What interview was this?
@charles_wren_films2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was the Rick Beato interview.
@danglol2 жыл бұрын
I think this is called ternary form
@Scrub_Jake2 жыл бұрын
Video idea. Their drummer Clay has 4 playthroughs on the Meinl channel. Yas, Icronic, OD and GOAT. What about watching some or all in one video? You’d looooove these I promise
@adwai1h6532 жыл бұрын
+1 on this
@Thatpersn2 жыл бұрын
Please!!!
@prasadsatpute12942 жыл бұрын
Approved .. or do the Look But Don't Touch playthrough for Complete Panning Left Right between Tim and Scottie ... you can see why they are so different yet so in line even with 8 strings
@subarustavi2 жыл бұрын
OD Please
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea. I’d LOVE to do more drum videos
@jrl35212 жыл бұрын
Band members: Guitar (Center): Tim Henson Guitar (Left): Scott LePage Bass: Clay Gober Drums: Clay Aeschliman Thanks for reacting to this Michael, I love these guys.
@MCOGroupNews2 жыл бұрын
Two Clay's, one rock solid arrangement
@mandarin0rangez2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. They’re all amazing and I was first drawn to the band by Tim, but they’re actually all amazing and I am so excited to see them live this year.
@mandarin0rangez2 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait to see Polyphia at the Fine Line Music Cafe. And I’ve been trying to get all my friends to listen to this amazing music. Hopefully I won’t be there myself 🤣
@kylestewart44442 жыл бұрын
Their arrangements are unbelievable. Every element shines and they lean on easily followable progressions, despite sounding very busy and complex.
@jamessmithjr6788 Жыл бұрын
Ever since I got into Polyphia, I've said, "I came for the 'Tim Henson', but stayed for the drummer". Such a beast. Straight iron fist in a velvet glove.
@HeadbangoO2 жыл бұрын
Classical music has centuries of instrumental pieces, based off V-I progressions, people didn't seem to complain 😜
@creekielappy2 жыл бұрын
Fair point, but how many people actually appreciated it? If we’re talking about western classical music, it was definitely a smaller population of people that appreciated it with an artistic view. Definitely not a “common people” pastime.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
So this is an interesting conversation... I love classical music. For some reason, I don’t equate classical music with instrumental music. It’s a different universe- but obviously all instrumental!
@nullptrZer02 жыл бұрын
Might be a little bit subjective but to me classical music is more melodic than most modern instrumental music (at least the stuff I heard of). You always can whistle or almost "sing" along. When I think of Beethoven Symphonies or Vivaldi's Four Seasons for example. And the epicness is a whole other level^^
@maaaaaap2 жыл бұрын
@@nullptrZer0 there's lots of modern instrumental metal that is really "whistable" or "singable", there's even a whistle part in this song lol. Try Intervals, Plini or Paul Wardingham or even Polyphia's earlier stuff like Aviator
@nullptrZer02 жыл бұрын
@@maaaaaap as I said very subjective. But thx for the recommendations. Will definetely check it out!
@jordanlarson64882 жыл бұрын
Always good to give Clay the love he deserves on the drums. This recording and the sound engineering and mixing are just immaculate. So much going on, but so crisp and cleannnnnn
@redshift9122 жыл бұрын
I don’t like the mix
@Samson164366 ай бұрын
I looove the mix, it's so satisfying 🤤
@kaiohenrique85032 жыл бұрын
The jazzy part is really Brazilian-infused. Sounds like Bossa Nova.
@madslick41472 жыл бұрын
dont act like you didnt watch the Tim Henson interview with musiciswin lol
@TheRedAnvil402 жыл бұрын
@@madslick4147 it made me think of that "flamenco" style. Is that interview new? I haven't seen it
@kaiohenrique85032 жыл бұрын
@@madslick4147 I didn't. It's pretty obvious. I'm Brazilian and I can smell Bossa and Samba from a mile around the corner. Not surprised Tim confirmed this. Gonna watch the interview anyway.
@madslick41472 жыл бұрын
@@kaiohenrique8503 please do, you nailed it lol
@madslick41472 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedAnvil40 not really, but they talked a little on the clip Henson released of him playing a part of thus song
@Nathdood2 жыл бұрын
I love how you just pick up stuff. Musical talent right here. As good as these guys are, YOU are the shining star in these videos, my man
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@SLOCW012 жыл бұрын
Their song "Yas" heavily features their drummer (Clay ), and is one of their best "intro/accessible" songs. Might be worth checking out.
@Ninjabob5682 жыл бұрын
this is probably my favorite song of theirs, this and goose
@alvarocelidonio92292 жыл бұрын
4:28 It's Bossa Nova! It's a style of Samba, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Brazil. It is mainly characterized by a different beat, that altered the harmonies with the introduction of unconventional chords and an innovative syncopation of traditional samba from a single rhythmic division. Baden Powell Bola Sete João Gilberto Roberto Menescal Tom Jobim
@ayoo3970 Жыл бұрын
Did jazz fusion take from Bossa Nova? I hear a lot of similarities
@eshanxv Жыл бұрын
why did you mention baden powell?
@bobibobik590311 ай бұрын
A lot of things are boroved for South American Jazz masters in modern HM, Rock and Pop music as well. Moreover the east Europe is amazing as well for rhythmic approach and midle east. To be honest i understand that this band came at right moment to be popular in the West but honestly nothing new is going on there, it's is just fusion of some part of the world music added with HM so the western kids love it ( i suppose that is the reason).
@literalantifaterrorist46739 ай бұрын
@@ayoo3970extremely heavily, yes
@Brian.A.Simmons7 ай бұрын
Di Meola was doing similar stuff in the 70's with the Return To Forever band. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8mRg6x73pq6fnk.html
@DoktorSick2 жыл бұрын
Same here man , You hear the guitar but the drummer is holding it down like a machine. Dude is excellent.
@ericr912 жыл бұрын
I'm a guitarist and think the guitar playing is incredible, but my ears keep going to the drummer because he's absolutely amazing. It's just perfect.
@robm35692 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the drummer is just spectacular. I only very recently found this band Polyphia and as you pointed out they're a great blend of metal n' pop. What's nice about this piece "Playing God" is that there are peaks and valleys to the composition whereas so often they're just in your face speed and agility. When I listen to one of their albums I need to take a break after a few tunes before I continue. I grew up on Steve Morse (and Rod Morgenstein) and he has the peaks and valleys composition down to a science, while also tearing off some amazing riffs.. I'm looking forward to exploring this band further. And thanks Michael for breaking this piece down a bit, it helps me wrap my mind around things. Play on.
@mrzachwright2 жыл бұрын
I love that you do all of this in one take. You don’t cut out the parts where you’re searching for the right words to say to express your excitement. It really reiterates just how much you love what you do.
@boooogles2 жыл бұрын
Your understanding of the music and ability to translate that to the audience is remarkable. I've been a huge fan ever since the GOAT video. Thank you for sharing your observations and introducing me to the world of composition.
@tesla-spectre Жыл бұрын
The combination of Flamenco and Jazz is pretty mindblowing. And then the drums give it even a "third" angle.
@ObstructTheTide2 жыл бұрын
Even though they're instrumental, I really feel "vocals" in their music. The simple chord progressions make it really accessible to anyone like you said, but the drums accent those other super intricate moments that we focus less on normally and it makes you hone in on it. What a combo! Great video!
@siphy58292 жыл бұрын
Right? That's one of the reason why Polyphia has a special place in my heart. Even though it is instrumental, all of them together makes for some kind of vocals that I don't feel with other music I listen to. I hope it's as clear as I imagine it in my head! Can't wait to go see their show in August!!
@Konfide40432 жыл бұрын
Thissssss
@pro-v75002 жыл бұрын
It’s because they actually have a top line melody weaved throughout the song. Typically, that’s the function of the vocals, the top line melody, which is also why guitar riff salad always ends up being garbage… never have a top line melody. Polyphia obviously knows how to write [good] songs, not just riffs and beats; regardless of it being instrumental or not.
@pro-v75002 жыл бұрын
@@KickflipGnasty good points about the accessibility and rhythmic template. To be clear I also consider AAL and TA in that tier of melodic content. While I don’t think of either of those bands as “noodly” neither, their approach to melodic themes does have the tendency to not sit on top (in my subjective opinion). Catchy melodies are called hooks for a reason, when they don’t sit on top it’s not as easy to latch on to. All great bands that do what they do very well.
@yrk-ij9gf2 жыл бұрын
@@pro-v7500 i recognize AAL as animals as leaders, but who is TA referencing in your comment? sorry, not overly familiar with the genre.
@cope357x92 жыл бұрын
Polyphia just released a drum studio session for Playing God on their YT channel. For sure worth checking out!
@ChristianRose12 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist, i can't stop admiring your own guitar, the color is stunning, and obviously the song itself, but that goes without saying. Great video! Entertaining and good comments on the composition for a first listen! Subscribed. You can absolutely see the joy and passion you have for music aswell just in your physical reaction and how you vibe with it, awesome!
@NicholasLeader02 жыл бұрын
I’m not a guitarist and I noticed it as well. Pretty!
@woolfel2 жыл бұрын
don't forget the bass. every piece ties it together and keeps the groove moving along. the song takes you on this wild journey and brings you back.
@Dessert_x_Tat2 жыл бұрын
They know that very well! THIS is reason why they play guitars facing the drummer. In.Every.Single.Video.
@Inflake2 жыл бұрын
I’m not even a pro guitarist or anything but listening to him explain about how “simple” the song really is and his entire thought process makes this video so good. I learnt a lot about music production and songwriting from this!
@KMikeSavoy2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the fact that you see the entire band and aren't the traditional guitarist fanboy. Cause as front and center as the guitar is, it takes an entire band to make music that is this good. Each element is at the very least AS important as the lead, and often times truly make the lead good by doing their part correctly. Nice job.
@tactrix1h2 жыл бұрын
This was a spot on reaction, he has it so right, and here's my take on it. First thing is this band is a very rare combination of 4 people who are absolutely phenomenal at their instruments, now you might see a few others that have that but very, VERY rarely to this degree. This is like putting prodigies together that mesh well. Second, the reason why you hear the drums so heavily and then it's the guitar and the bass layers the melody to bring you back is because they know how to space it so perfectly, that you have just consistent progression after progression of interesting melodies layered on and off. If I were to write it out it would go like this, every other space is the melody, and every other space between it is the intricate part. This is also on purpose to make you hear something amazing, but not give you time to think about it before you move onto the groove. This is one of those songs that's put together so unbelievably well that you can listen to it for years and still not hear everything in it.
@justinguitarcia2 жыл бұрын
that B section sounds so much like those classic nintendo scores, which isnt a slight at all, those scores are immaculate, but I wouldn't be surprised if that was a source of inspiration. They've always sounded influenced by video game scores
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah they are!
@egdm12352 жыл бұрын
"that B section sounds so much like those classic nintendo scores" That section is straight out of the Bossa Nova movement from 1950's Brazil, which influenced a lot of early Japanese gaming compositions.
@justinguitarcia2 жыл бұрын
@@egdm1235 makes sense. The bossa/latin feel wasnt lost on me either but even beyond the harmony, structurally, aesthetically, tonally, etc has a very “video game” sound (in a really cool way). But thats fascinating, wasnt aware of that direct correlation. V cool
@egdm12352 жыл бұрын
@@justinguitarcia Yeah. After the post-WWII economic collapse in Japan a large number of Japanese ended up in Brazil seeking work. (Even now, Brazil has the most Japanese outside of Japan.) There was a great deal of cultural import back the other direction.
@XmemphistoX2 жыл бұрын
I thought to myself that I felt like I was in the Wii shop listening to the B section.
@GottyDot2 жыл бұрын
The second I heard this song I looked up your reaction to this! haha Glad to see you never disappoint!
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Love it :)
@GiveSic2 жыл бұрын
6:45 lmao dude that reaction was perfect. You were like "What was I saying about their damn drummer!? Exactly, this right here. I don't even need to pause you've got ears you hear it."
@corynrobinson Жыл бұрын
I'm no music expert, but I can't even fathom how they came up and played that song. It's absolutely insane.
@TobyKBTY2 жыл бұрын
I love Tim and Scott's playing, truly I do, but you hit the nail on the head: Clay (the drummer) is an absolute monster as well and such a joy to listen to. When he and Clay (their bassist. Yeah, funnily they share the same name haha) lock in it's also epic as well.
@dbaki39402 жыл бұрын
at 1:10 you can see he had already watched a reaction to this.
@LuisRdzG10 Жыл бұрын
We are guitarists but we can recognize when the band has a good drummer. This guy is the perfect drummer for Polyphia, with perfect drum noises and arrangements when its needed. Maybe we all have a drummer inside or something.
@drewbuntoo2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear someone else remark over the drums. The melody is obviously incredible but I really think the drums tie this song together
@KaptainKKD Жыл бұрын
Just discovered Tim Hensen and his band Polyphia yesterday. Just discovered you today and bam everything you said in this video makes so much sense. As a non-musician, I instantly vibed with this song and couldn't explain why. All I knew was I liked the unexpected jazz chords and like you said, the drumming. T'was so good on the first listen, that I had to share it with both my musician friends and non-musician friends to get their thoughts haha
@ftlpope2 жыл бұрын
Agree about the odd chords north of the equator but they are two-a-penny in Brazilian music and in fact, this could be mistaken for Brazilian fusion of the late 1970s.
@stevethompson82402 жыл бұрын
Vitalism. Incredible Brazilian band.
@Sephiknot6662 жыл бұрын
The band is on a different planet to everyone, rapidly becoming one of my most listened to bands... Even the whistling is hard as fuck to do, like c'mon -.-
@daphenomenalz41002 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@connorisenberg20372 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your gesticulating when the drums get crazy and you don’t know what to say 😂 That’s exactly how I feel when I listen to them
@stftea Жыл бұрын
his excitement when the drums starts ramping up shows how much he loves music as a whole, lovely
@socks9822 жыл бұрын
i love you man, best attitude, vibe and knows his stuff. You're an absolute Legend.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Thx my friend!
@arnoldsherrill25852 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of music that gets in your head and spreads into your soul... I'm not a musician ., but I know music when it is speaking to me and this is like walking into a library and opening a book you've never experienced before
@xeno78302 жыл бұрын
I think I figured out what Michael means how the bass brings your ear around to tolerate the rest of the technical madness. It allows you to feel that madness instead of seeing it. It's awesome
@jleighwolfe2 жыл бұрын
These are more breakdown/explanations than reactions and i LOVE ITTTT. Keep up the good work
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Thx Jordan!
@deejaylelamma99042 жыл бұрын
Your eargasms and reactions to Clay's playing is literally me. He really shines in this song. They also posted his playthrough. I think you'd love that haha
@h2o19692 жыл бұрын
This song popped up in my feed a week ago maybe. First time I have heard of Polyphia. I am now obsessed with it. Can't get enough of it. You pined it down. Accessable, and the drums. Then add in all the crazy stuff, and I'm hooked. Great video.
@lambofmetallica2 жыл бұрын
Seen a couple of your videos, and as a guitarist and solo musician for over 20 years, the way you explained that "instrumental bands are primarily for other musicians" is spot on. Sure, there is a select portion of non-musicians that enjoy it, but the majority don't. Polyphia have bridged that gap better than any other group I can even try thinking of, and I'm always stoked for a new release of theirs. Liked, and subscribed. Keep up the killer content, brother!
@Phoenix-wh2sm2 жыл бұрын
I am not a musician but I love instrumental’s and I love Polyphia as I loved Metallica and old classic rock… The drummer is killer… I concur
@patrick15802 жыл бұрын
Dude your ability to instantly recognize and replay some of these licks is super impressive
@XThunderBoltFilms2 жыл бұрын
i prefer your reactions over so many other videos because you actually teach me things and help me appreciate it more. also you have a killer ear! took you 2 seconds to figure out the chords what the heck. amazing.
@bjornhaakestad4 ай бұрын
idk how for the life of me how you just know what chord he's playing and play it so effortlessly without stopping to really look at the shape . crazy
@spreklfreks2 жыл бұрын
Love how you spell this all out. Your communications skills and ability to explain it out in identifiable terms or concepts is outstanding. I find that your reactions and break-downs really help me identify elements that I knew where always there, but couldn't single out. Look forward to the next post!
@Probably_tryna_sleep2 жыл бұрын
I love that the drums hook you, and then when you're in the groove, and you can feel what's coming next, and then it's not there!!!! Like when you're belting it out, and the cd hits a scratch and drops out, but you keep going. His drums make me feel like wiley coyote when he runs off a cliff, but doesn't realize he's not on solid ground lol. Clay knows that you "know" what he's going to do next, and then demonstrates that he knows what your thinking, by not doing what you expect, and it's perfect.... love your breakdowns of everything you do, and I hope someday you and polyphia get a chance to meet up and shoot the shit. Just film it if you do please
@diabl0r3 ай бұрын
Love these break downs! I've been a longtime Polyphia fan but you've just increased my enjoyment of their music even more. Praise the drums!
@TheMoFauxs Жыл бұрын
I’m still waiting for that resolution over a year later. It will haunt me until my deathbed
@Mr_Bibbles2 жыл бұрын
“Instrumentals - music for other musicians.” I’m no musician, but I love instrumentals far more than music with vocals, and I still agree with you. I’ve rarely come across anyone who isn’t a musician that enjoys instrumentals as much as I do.
@EnvisionedBlindness2 жыл бұрын
You're the guitar teacher I wish I had 10 years ago. Never seen your stuff before but clearly a very adequate musician
@BryantCarr20 күн бұрын
2 years after your review, but man you nailed it. Your gestures and your assessment absolutely mirrored my first and forever reaction to this masterpiece.. drummer just brought it all in. I don't think I've ever listened to it any less than a few times at once ever since my cousin turned me on to it.
@chriseastin33002 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is the best reaction across music types that I’ve seen. Everything you said made so much sense as to why my ear itches to hear more polyphia. I remember listening to goat at first waiting for the singer come in and a couple minutes later after the song was over I remembered there was no singer and that I was so drawn in that I completely forgot there wasn’t one. Amazing
@jacklavalley82452 жыл бұрын
They released a playthrough of the drum part. You can watch it separately. Tim also did an "unplugged" version where he plays it acoustically
@michaelhignight12392 жыл бұрын
I've been studying music since 1981you she'd some light on somethings that I've had questions about for decades.thank you
@nenebar4954 Жыл бұрын
I love how you highlighted how insane the drummer is. He is on another planet.
@John_in_SoDak2 жыл бұрын
Michael, your comment about the bass and the lift, HUGE insight for me to listening to all parts of the music and super appreciate that, and super appreciate everything else you do man, thank you. You truly do a great job and I appreciate you.
@pjtyra21062 жыл бұрын
Appreciate
@timothyrikkers1504 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting these polyphia videos. You put words to aspects of their composition that the layperson can't formulate. Also the way you dissect and can emulate the chords and scales in a fleeting moment... Brings validity to your own talent as well as that of the artist. Kudos and keep it up!!
@joaogabriels.f.51432 жыл бұрын
this thing you asked at 4:48, is called "Bossa nova"
@iamgates76792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading these in 2160p - really helps the audio quality. Your ability to sort this stuff out so quickly still surprises me :) Thanks!
@sebastienmanique19112 жыл бұрын
The way you react to the drummer everytime is great.
@Abattoir3ach2 жыл бұрын
It would be neat to look back at Polypias beginnings such as “Finale”, where the drummer was absolutely hitting everything on point but from a musicianship sense it felt like he was “following” instead of “playing in sync with”. It’s very obscure but to see how the overall group developed to play with multiple musicians outside of themselves is fairly interesting. Might take a look since many of the vids you focus on the drummer guiding or being the root, whereas at least in my opinion the earlier days the drummer followed the guitarists.
@minnesodope3106 Жыл бұрын
Yeaaaa, were gunna need a Ego Death reaction.
@joeyburton19882 жыл бұрын
His energy and enthusiasm in every video is so contagious. I love watching Michael's breakdowns.
@michal249802 жыл бұрын
not first time reaction (of course), but profound and I'm learn a lot here. Thanks!
@pswizzy26902 жыл бұрын
I love that you give the time on guitar but you can tell you are vibin HARD on the drums lol
@simpleasb2 жыл бұрын
I think that this song mixes cultures built around acoustic nylon guitars, Spain and Brazil are clearly the most audible influences.
@grimble45642 жыл бұрын
I think they did what they did cause it sounds cool
@markdaoust95372 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how you explain things. You put to words what my brain cannot when I hear one-of-a-kind songs like this.
@-nom4d_7752 жыл бұрын
it is called bossa nova. bossa is a brazilian acoustic guitar musical genre that started with guys like joão gilberto, vinícius de moraes and many others totally jazzy and worth listening to
@johnr88202 жыл бұрын
Are you calling this bossa nova music?
@-nom4d_7752 жыл бұрын
@@johnr8820 not the whole song, I was talking about the section that is actually inspired by bossa nova (which he didn't played the EXACT right hand rhythm but it was close enough to identify)
@TheMixCurator2 жыл бұрын
@@-nom4d_775 The only thing that could be construed to have a Bossa Nova flair to it is the melody at the end of the track. I'm a big fan of people like Wilson Simonal, Jorge Bem, Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina etc - was introduced to Brazilian music by my Brazilian fiancé and find it some of the most peaceful but sad music there is. Always good with coffee in the morning sun
@MBezerra1002 жыл бұрын
I guess everyone who knows their music a little bit knows what bossa nova is man. It´s not exactly peruvian flute music or mongolian throat singing
@juliancaesar45752 жыл бұрын
Ah dude thank you so much! I’ve always wanted to know what that style is called. To me I’ve always described it as elevator/Mario kart music 😂 no disrespect btw because I freaking love it. I typed it in KZfaq and yeah you are completely correct that’s the sound I needed to know. This song is very much first half Flamenco and second half bossa nova
@claudeman2 жыл бұрын
I have never been a fan of instrumental music but Polyphia just blows my mind
@FullmetalArborist2 жыл бұрын
The voicing and purposeful emphasis on all those leading tones that re-centers the theme is reminiscent of bach. As a violinist I've seen a lot of sonatas that have ridiculous embellishments and such, but the tonal theme is never truly lost. I appreciate your relatable breakdowns that don't get lost in technical jargon.
@HapticNoise2 жыл бұрын
Aeschliman really is the glue that holds the genius of everyone together and makes it cohesive. An absolute madman on the set, love seeing him get love
@raininseptember Жыл бұрын
This was great to watch! I love how into it you are and how much you clearly appreciate it! Cheers!
@shawnbarnesmusic22852 жыл бұрын
This is the greatest react ever! "It's B*TCHIN" LOL! Tim and the boys need to throw that on a t-shirt
@lukebailey30232 жыл бұрын
Earned ya self a sub dude, love this. Similar to Rick Beato you have a infectious enthusiasm and genuine authentic love for music and love how you can break the details and nuances down.
@travv88 Жыл бұрын
I love how every aspect of their music is good. The guitars, the bass and the drums.
@jeremybradder81122 жыл бұрын
The DRUMS !!!!! I've been playing guitar for 30+ years. This drummer is on another level.
@Someone-gd5zx2 жыл бұрын
I had always asked myself why I like tim Henson and Polyphia cuz I have no idea how guitar works. I see guitarists being all excited over it but Im far from understanding anything. I finally had an answer going through several just “ow” “wow” reactions. You had the best reaction and understanding of their songs I’ve seen so far. I also liked how your body were immersed in the rhythm and synced with the song. Thanks man!
@shadowproductions9692 жыл бұрын
that part near the 5 minute mark definitely reminds me of a Japanese fusion type song. reminds me of something you'd hear on Persona. the beginning of this song has a lot of similarities to goat but enough to be its own thing (especially the resolution sounding similar) Such wild chord combinations and so clean
@SonOfHylia2 жыл бұрын
You blew my mind talking about that lift section 8 minutes in. It really does bring the listener’s ear back. I still consider myself an amateur when it comes to music composition but you broke it down beautifully. Great video, man!
@Krizefugl9 ай бұрын
Drums are the glue of a song. They often go unnoticed but they keep everything together and make stuff work.
@rmzzz762 жыл бұрын
The drummer in Polyphia always steals the show. He's just so good. The rest of the band are very talented too, but every time I'm listening to this band, it's usually not the guitar playing tickling my ears.
@supernoodles9082 жыл бұрын
You should check out the drummer in covet. Forest is nuts
@speedking5622 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do a whole series of just polyphia songs. Greatly enjoy your insight/reviews and dissection of their playing.
@HeavyPilot837 ай бұрын
I love how fired up you get when the drummer is doing his thing!
@stevenmccrickard1401 Жыл бұрын
New sub, thanks for the great content. At sixty three years aged, fifty six years playing guitar I'm loving where these kids are taking music.
@MDCSYD2 жыл бұрын
So much beach vibe in this song… I could close my eyes and imagine being somewhere in Mediterranean….or Malibu…or wherever. Such Boss vibes!
@austinfaces14902 жыл бұрын
Never heard of these guys until your goat video, but after listening to the rest of the album and then digging further back I think the new drummer definitely helped take their music to a better level. (Though I do wish the old drummer the best)
@ryanflake24072 жыл бұрын
Best music reaction channel, hands down. I hope you do more stuff with this style of music in the future. Love the break downs! Keep it up, brother!
@SadMach1n32 ай бұрын
“Nah not resolving it” lol you’re the shit man love your vids and your riffing
@Dreveryn2 жыл бұрын
4:02: am I the only one that sees a little Lindsey Buckingham in Tim here? Black suit jacket, classical acoustic electric hybid, crazy hair, otherworldly guitar skills, just jamming with that head bob. Everything about it screams Buckingham to me.
@pablotrobo2 жыл бұрын
You analysis is the best one available. Thanks. Other observers dont get past the ohmygod stage. Thanks
@jemplayer2 жыл бұрын
You're one of the first people I've heard refer to this type of music as "accessible". I've always said it wasn't easily digestible. Thanks for the addition to the musical vocab.