The Contortionist "Language (Rediscovered)"

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From the Contortionist’s new album ‘Language’ (Rediscovered)
‘Language (Rediscovered)’ features new versions of tracks off the original ‘Language’ release as well as 4 live performance videos
Get ‘Language (Rediscovered)’ digitally on iTunes here: flyt.it/LanguageRediscovered
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@chrisyates8321 6 жыл бұрын

As a drummer, this is the kind of band we can only dream to get to be a part of.

@ryannedoma6328 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree man.

@msf1fn 5 жыл бұрын

Truth

@JeremiahFernandez 5 жыл бұрын

as a musician in general

@MCHiphopotamus 4 жыл бұрын

As a guitarist, this is the kind of drum parts I can only dream of. Don't give a shit about guitar solos, but a well structured drum part is lovely.

@RizzleK 4 жыл бұрын

the click track in every participant's IEM mix doesn't exactly hurt either, I'm sure.....

@auxorion 3 жыл бұрын

Whoever did the mix for this needs to get an award.

@t4s23 2 жыл бұрын

facts

@GOMFER11 Жыл бұрын

All of them have a somewhat understanding in mixing and mastering

@carocozinha9545 Жыл бұрын

Plus you need to try to achieve maximum sound clarity whenever singing or playing, they fuck all shits up.

@temptor7585 Жыл бұрын

seriously, sounds smoothhhhhhhhhh

@sleeepyboyy3695 Жыл бұрын

Few issues with it but otherwise it sounds lovely! Must have been a monster to work on!!!!

@DareToShine 8 жыл бұрын

The snare. That's it.

@TorqueBow 8 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jpsierra5370 8 жыл бұрын

Can't forget the bass

@SirGlueckert 7 жыл бұрын

It does sound sound like someones smacking it with a flat hand, but i wouldnt say its bad or anything.

@Cole444Train 7 жыл бұрын

I would say this is a very bass heavy song. once the song gets going, the bass is very prevalent, and is quite loud in this mix.

@codbo1223landuca 7 жыл бұрын

I think he meant bass as in the EQ, like treble, middle and bass.

@DhylonShahGuitar 8 жыл бұрын

Smoothest guitar switch ever haha

@robbieoneill7701 8 жыл бұрын

+Dhylon Shah I know right! I almost thought he would miss his cue for a second

@dannystumpf321 8 жыл бұрын

Haha I watched that bit over a few times

@JustCammie 5 жыл бұрын

It literally gives me chills every time.

@ZINGERS-gt6pc 3 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking that lol

@duckduckgo358 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty classy owning a 7 string acoustic and 7 string semi acoustic, I must admit

@unpsihologstilat 12 күн бұрын

Through a recommendation, I stumbled upon "The Contortionist " yesterday and I must say, I am thoroughly enthralled by what I've experienced so far. These musicians exhibit an extraordinary passion, and their compositions are nothing short of intricate masterpieces, woven with a remarkable blend of musical and lyrical finesse. Their music resonates deeply, striking a profound chord within the soul. As someone has already mentioned here, the arrangement presented here is award-worthy - the mixing is of an exceptionally high standard and the sound quality is simply outstanding. I find myself at a loss for words, utterly amazed by their talent and artistry. (20/6/2024)

@mark7166 6 күн бұрын

You're in for a treat, my friend!

@SebastianTinajero 8 жыл бұрын

The contortionist are one of those rare bands that come along that keep evolving and growing more beautifully as time progresses

@CrashDunning 7 жыл бұрын

Tesseract as well.

@vzoryan1769 7 жыл бұрын

nah polaris is nothing compared to altered state

@CrashDunning 7 жыл бұрын

Vzor Yan Definitely. Tesseract doesn't simply improve on old works. They try completely different things. Polaris may not be as good as Altered State, but it's also a completely different style that you can't really compare their older albums to.

@transient442 6 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Tinajero if you think the contortionist are the only band that 'grows' you probably don't listen to that much music

@DoumdaDoum 6 жыл бұрын

thats become you didnt mature yet, like the band did

@naean7518 5 жыл бұрын

This is legit better than the album version. Gives me chills

@kumquatmagoo 4 жыл бұрын

I do like this version, but it's missing the big chunky disgusting distorted barre chord finish from the album version.

@KiloPage777 4 жыл бұрын

@@kumquatmagoo With a great pair of headphones and the volume loud enough, the bass gives me the same feeling I get from that part

@harshitgogoi8467 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree

@provokeout5206 2 ай бұрын

my D is legit

@johnnymartinez733 12 күн бұрын

It's dope AF don't get me wrong but it's NOT better then the album version but it's definitely close and I do respect your opinion fam 💯🤘🏻

@elyksteeley1181 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe this was 7 years ago...this was the song that got me into the Contortionist. I remember just being in tears over how beautiful it was experiencing this for the first time. So beautiful

@djentmaster4203 3 ай бұрын

It was the song Flourish that did me in and got me hooked. the Intrinsic album is as close to the roots of the band that you can get without sacrificing the new sound that fits so well. Holomovement was a masterclass in musicianship, but the Language album blends all of it into this beautiful perfect (either you love it or you don't) amalgamation of thought and true feeling. this band got me through the loss of my mother, Aunt, and best friend all in the same month...... thank god for The Contortionist

@DMRCapitalHill 8 жыл бұрын

And this is the type of music I've been wanting to play with people but I can't find the right people to help me.

@dylandebord9208 8 жыл бұрын

exactly

@ralorox 8 жыл бұрын

+Daley Radford I think the hardest one to patch up when trying to play like this band is the vocalist and the keyboardist.

@fmspjanus 8 жыл бұрын

+ralorox Isnt the hard part actually finding the people that have the same amount of motivation, similar goals as you. Are not arrogant, are willing to work through problems together to achieve better and better product? I don't know man.... For me finding the right people for the right place so those people actually enjoy what they are doing... This is like almost impossible to do thats why we have only v. few seriously good bands that stay with each other long enough to develop not only as a Single musician but as a band itself. That's my experience anyway, there is millions of insanely talented artists/composers but only few of them have tenacity to reach what they want... So finding a keyboardist or vocalist of any level is not actually a problem.

@DMRCapitalHill 8 жыл бұрын

I meant instrumentally please go listen to my music im a itunes artist my names Daley M. Radford

@evanwallace1744 8 жыл бұрын

yo you ever heard of Mestis

@guidobalestri 8 жыл бұрын

This is song is a miracle but... ...I shit in my pants every time I see Cameron at 2:35 grabbing his guitar and start playing immediately after wear it.

@chinmaypednekar501 5 жыл бұрын

Woow, now that is some observation. I've seen this video many times now, but Ive always missed that detail ! :0

@tubadude07 3 жыл бұрын

Idk if they did multiple takes of the song, regardless he’s cutting it close lol

@ryandownes50 3 жыл бұрын

@@tubadude07 It definitely looks like the vocalist was watching him because right when he puts on the guitar he looks towards Michael then the camera immediately cuts to the singer who was glancing towards the guitarist for a split second before looking away

@sonofernest 4 жыл бұрын

Cameron seems like the kind of guy that would go for a haircut, unintentionally get a mullet, not say anything to the barber about it, and still tip him.

@elenaverzella1946 5 жыл бұрын

I listened this song when I gave birth to my daughter...this guys are special.

@rikmartinez8316 7 ай бұрын

It was the first thing she heard. That's magical.

@nomadnorbert 11 күн бұрын

Omg wow, this is amazing to hear what a song choice for a birth… blessings to you and your loved ones… you just jerked a tear out of me imagining this. God bless you.

@MacintoshPlus1MB 4 жыл бұрын

The most original prog band of the decade

@MeetLocalSingles 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is so controlled and deliberate, what an incredible collaboration of musicianship. It's one thing to have a mastery of your craft in a flashy soloist setting, but it's another to have group cohesion like this. Brimming with intricacies, layered with perfect execution. This is true virtuosity.

@MisterGreenw00d 4 жыл бұрын

They're seriously sooo talented it's incredible

@Slash117Buckethead 7 жыл бұрын

who knew the engineer from prometheus could sing so well

@RastaLlama 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha he just grew a bit of hair xD

@peteralford9147 3 жыл бұрын

Tony Hawk's talent knows no bounds. Last week he was pulling 720's at over 50 years old, and now I discover he has the voice of an angel?!

@rgonz82 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 best comment ever!

@landmine55 8 жыл бұрын

The little da-da-da-da-da-da he does at 4:22 really cements that part for me. Wish it was on the actual track. Love Mike's voice.

@patriciancat 7 жыл бұрын

It is there, if you listen very carefully

@aquilesricardolemuspeleo1435 Жыл бұрын

The bass is faded by that Dada shi t... NO GOOD

@headknocker2020 8 жыл бұрын

Those little fills/ghost notes on the snare around 1:50 are beautiful

@DoumdaDoum 6 жыл бұрын

lel listening to the drums on the song..

@djentile7773 5 жыл бұрын

the dude is superhuman

@adiptabiswas9811 5 жыл бұрын

The keyboard player is high af and those skills are more doped...

@GarethMcNicholBriggs 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like constellations pulsing into infinite brightness

@frank56455 7 жыл бұрын

Seeing this performed live was surreal, made me tear up. So beautiful.

@ttngeo7494 4 жыл бұрын

Bree Messersmith I can only imagine. Lucky

@achoice2bmade 2 жыл бұрын

CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED BAND

@MaXaNoMaLoUs 5 жыл бұрын

TOOL waited too long, the contortionist is taking up the empty space. Loving them more and more

@faddamplus 5 жыл бұрын

Amen brother!

@HersgoryJigurda 4 жыл бұрын

And while Tool flopped with Fear Inocculun, The contortionist is still great. Very different vibes, though

@fromtimesinkingdoms9144 4 жыл бұрын

@@HersgoryJigurda fear inoculum most definitely did not flop

@ZackAttack1798 4 жыл бұрын

EggCore I will definitely second this. Fear Inoculum definitely didn’t flop. The Contortionist is pretty great too though don’t get me wrong.

@gytisz18 4 жыл бұрын

Flop? Naah mate, it's absolutely awesome on a different scale. I love contortionist, can't compare to tool. Sound too different, I don't even know why you brought Tool up in the first place 🙂

@hyperboreandesolation 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mesmerizing, relaxing, inspiring... I swear, if one day, Michael Lessard produce an r'n'b projet, I'll buy it and it will be the most beautiful project ever.

@OffensiveBiasMusic 8 жыл бұрын

If you check out his Instagram, he has teasers posted of something he's been working on that sounds a bit like it.

@dickmoneysgun 8 жыл бұрын

+tinkoasd dude, almost my exact thoughts exactly! lol i remember hearing him on the newest album for the first time and thinking " this fucking dude would best any male rnb singer alive today!" and i would probably buy it an an rnb album he made too.

@SanskarWagley 8 жыл бұрын

+tinkoasd listen to How to Dress Well and see if it's up your alley

@dickmoneysgun 8 жыл бұрын

Sanskar Wagley You fuggin with us? Ill check it out bnro. Ty.

@YoLpIsBest 7 жыл бұрын

I think Frank Ocean is one of his biggest influences vocally.

@ellleigh1216 Жыл бұрын

I can’t get over how much I love this band. The musicianship is incredible.

@bonki3549 Жыл бұрын

Honestly not like anything I’ve ever heard. so good

@DanRollin 4 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw them live at a festival , they made 150 000 people quiet and walk slowly towards their stage. Magical \m/

@jazzhandzz 8 жыл бұрын

Ugh this makes me so happy I could cry. And dat baaaaasss!!

@GhANeC 8 жыл бұрын

...playeeeeeeer!! is what you really meant isnt it? :-D :-D :-P :-P

@AugustBurnsSam 7 жыл бұрын

I think she legitimately likes the bass, because it sounds phenomenal.

@MauryFF 6 жыл бұрын

Bass is boss here

@Leviplaysdrums 8 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, the Baca boys do it again. Incredible

@connedwards7030 3 жыл бұрын

I wish all their music was like this, absolutely cosmic.

@rafarigo317 8 ай бұрын

I honestly dont know what happens to me when I listen do these guys... It seems to transport or transcend me to another place, another time, dimension, I dont even knwo how to say it... just beautiful. Congrats!

@RyanCmetal Ай бұрын

same...their music is filled with just passion and love unlike most the music nowadays. Love you brother!

@wyliehj 8 жыл бұрын

I feel like right before recording this, they hotboxed the shit out of that room

@keykeeperwingo 7 жыл бұрын

the room does look pretty smokey. some videos there is more possible smoke as well I would totally agree. I would hope atleast they would have, they seem smart enough to

@headknocker2020 7 жыл бұрын

Baked Bacas! Well at least the guitarist always looks blazed haha

@blueskythinking4745 7 жыл бұрын

Not everything's about weed lol.

@wyliehj 7 жыл бұрын

Exoplanets these guys smoke a lot apparently actually lol

@patmans88 7 жыл бұрын

Blueskythinking i just reported you for being the biggest shit ever shat

@Cole444Train 7 жыл бұрын

love the bass tone

@turkinator1014 2 жыл бұрын

Broke a million, finally!! A few thousand are from myself I’m certain 😅 This masterpiece deserves 10fold or more than it has!

@turkinator1014 2 жыл бұрын

larcsword890 I certainly appreciate this! I’ve never heard of Leprous but I will certainly check them out now! You say you’re a musician, as am I! What do you play??

@freeradt 11 ай бұрын

I love the psychedelic intro and feel of this tune.

@megagalactickanye454 2 жыл бұрын

Their whole discography is just one absolutely wild song after another.

@garrettnewman7438 3 жыл бұрын

This song, something about it is perfection.

@lucidphreak1137 3 жыл бұрын

OMG when the guitars switch.... the timing.... WOW.

@Dylangino 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video at least once a day for the past 3 weeks.

@febreze14 7 жыл бұрын

You're a guitar wizard, Harry

@OutgrownThings 7 жыл бұрын

This is so beyond incredible. Some of the truest musicians of this generation.

@Colby_Purrins801 4 жыл бұрын

These are the sounds of what peaking on psychedelics is like.. when you are in a world of euphoric energy pulsating through the universe, realizing that the pulsation also comes out through you and everything surrounding us. Best part of The Contortionist is that you don’t even need drugs to enjoy them. But if anyone is ever curious on what psychedelics might be like, this is definitely how it feels. Obviously, there are intense parts. Which might be able to be compared to Intuition:Conspire on the album.. complete nonsense with an intensifying measure of something tugging hard trying to wake us the fuck up, but if we aren’t willing to answer the door, then that echoing knock might just throw us through a loop. Rediscover what it’s like to be completely ALIVE and feel the energy of beauty, destruction and recreate a world of bliss through your perception. 🤘🏻 Fucking love The Contortionist. They’ve been a primary listening adventure for me ever since Exoplanet came into existence and they have yet to disappoint. Progression in the best way possible. 💜 We ARE the Language 🙌🏻

@peteralford9147 3 жыл бұрын

This is now part of my daily routine. I don't think that any work of music has had the same effect that this does on me.

@justagirlofgames 8 жыл бұрын

Think about a "Geocentric confusion" rediscovered please guys it would be amaaaaazing

@TheFleshPrevails 6 жыл бұрын

Skye117 YES PLEASEEE

@stanfordfeynman2796 4 жыл бұрын

Skye_Exol_ That and Feedback Loop together would be some amazing

@MetalxLee 7 жыл бұрын

i just saw these guys live and it was such a great experience!

@freak1310c 7 жыл бұрын

wafa wafa!

@davidchance5402 7 жыл бұрын

Wobbuffet Saaaame. these guys absolutely blew me away.

@xiSpeedy 7 жыл бұрын

With dgd? Where at?

@davidchance5402 7 жыл бұрын

xiSpeedy Yep, as well as Good Tiger and Hail the Sun. Missed the opener, White Noise I believe. Cats Cradle, NC.

@MetalxLee 7 жыл бұрын

yes I saw them all at the Norva , in Virginia, my first time seeing all of them live actually , good show :)

@FienX_ 4 жыл бұрын

I cry to this song, it speaks to my soul. Absolutely beautiful

@joshalex5 7 жыл бұрын

That snare tone gives me life

@Fatalist42 8 жыл бұрын

So good!!! I love this. Can't wait to hear the other re-worked songs.

@gnarwhale11 8 жыл бұрын

This really shows the strength in the composition itself. Amazing.

@executeorders 8 жыл бұрын

Freaking amazing!

@DerrickSchneider 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! So beautiful!!

@Sbrussaard Жыл бұрын

Love this 👌👌

@Kennedyhxc 8 жыл бұрын

unreal! blown away

@rontregenza8843 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Incredible :) Thank you :)

@LTDsaint15 7 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal, thanks for the upload!

@yarabastos 8 жыл бұрын

Love you guys

@down7unedpc740 7 жыл бұрын

This is phenomenal!

@der_pulvertoastmann 7 жыл бұрын

beautiful !!!!!

@milimaximus1624 4 жыл бұрын

This is magnificent!

@DownTheHill3 5 жыл бұрын

The odds of 5 dudes getting together, then creating together, then perfecting together, and finally performing togetherness...thank you gents 💪🎹🎤🎸🎼

@andrewmills1241 5 жыл бұрын

Could listen to this song a million times and not get sick of it, the vibe in the room must have been amazing❤️

@rontregenza8843 5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed :)

@sketchtheskymusic3574 8 жыл бұрын

So much respect!

@surfninja8728 7 жыл бұрын

dude this is amazing

@Skooma535 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece of music!

@faaarrrh 8 жыл бұрын

absolutely killer

@cybersurfer3d837 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous 💙

@BillyPalmerMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Feel ready to cry after hearing that

@preslnxidor 8 жыл бұрын

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

@dekdcd 7 жыл бұрын

This is hella cool. I dig this a lot.

@josiekatetherese6681 4 жыл бұрын

So amazing

@Mephistel 7 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of what Cynic did with Traced in Air/ReTraced. I dig it. Although I like this more than Retraced, actually.

@erieschl 6 жыл бұрын

The Eyesight Dim name drop I like it

@wingowingo2802 6 жыл бұрын

holy god just now discovering this exists , THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

@krenwregget7667 Жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic.

@Wocordie 8 жыл бұрын

And here I thought it couldn't get any better. You guys are the future :D

3 жыл бұрын

Hermoso! 👌😌

@eidolon2226 8 жыл бұрын

Absolute bliss

@untamablebenjamin 6 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across this band recently. I'm glad I did, they are fantastic!

@scottpickel6370 8 жыл бұрын

wow...... nice one love this band

@austineberhart8535 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic

@FroMidori 4 жыл бұрын

Bliss. Thank you The Contortionist!

@GiorgiAkhalaia 4 жыл бұрын

This band is simply amazing

@operationgnp 8 жыл бұрын

The Contortionist you guys are so wonderful.

@TheBenthos 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Beautiful.

@MissFitt24 6 жыл бұрын

My heart beat got synced with the song. Amazing

@ninjastar1234567 4 жыл бұрын

On repeat all day!

@Natan7054 2 жыл бұрын

Magnífico!!

@sirefromtheshire 7 жыл бұрын

The singer looks like the sniper from Saving Private Ryan.

@petarpavasovic6333 6 жыл бұрын

sirefromtheshire YES!!

@Lostenso 5 жыл бұрын

Barry Pepper!

@740jakester 5 жыл бұрын

HAHA YES

@sw7502 5 жыл бұрын

or desmond from assassin's creed 3

@hardsoftgames8344 5 жыл бұрын

singer looks like mike lessard from last chance to reason

@kemzik1978 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@davecrupel2817 8 жыл бұрын

truely a magical band. I saw them live last month at the Brighton Music Hall when they came to Boston. Was my first ever concert. And i couldnt have asked for a better one.

@afterstars 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cannata damnit I missed it