the whole thing is wonderful, everytime you guys bring out something new its fresh and takes everything to the next level for everyone to compete against. thankyou for all the hard work you guys put in, as a musician its truly inspiring
Diyg haha Well it does make sense as it seems the two worked together on some level with their songs- so then they put in the extra effort for live drums as well. As is My theory without a source as I am too lazy to actually look into it lol
The one thing I've noticed with this release is that the choruses are absolutely magical! Especially this and The Summer Jam. Spencer knows how to write some amazing vocal melodies around unconventional guitar riffs!
Arran Cook Yeah but the point of Clear is that each member all wrote their own song completely by themselves which makes each one totally different and unique. If Spencer wrote vocals on everyone's tracks then it would defeat the purpose of the EP.
It's done stacking seconds directly close to one another without voicing it past the octave, which adds tension. Try playing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of a mode without skipping any of the intervals or voicing it past the octave. You may need to retune your guitar strings or use a piano to do this (Which he uses), it may be impossible without extra strings and re-tuning, but you could do it with a capo or open string on the fourth string and extending your fingers a whole lot for the first three.
This intro riff has been subconsciously engraved in my mind, every time I try to write a riff I come up with something similar... It's like a blissful curse
Dunno why, but this song holds a special place in my heart, heard it at a point in life when I NEEDED to....the feels it stirs are powerful and engrained in my memory forever.....
After hearing every song on Clear and comparing it to the other Periphery stuff, especially Periphery II, or even to other projects of 1 or 2 members like Mothership, Haunted Shores, Red Seas Fire and so on, you can clearly hear every single influence in all the other songs! Absolutely astonishing work guys!
After listening to the whole thing a few times, this song is definitely my favourite. It seems to have the most in common with Overture of any of the other tracks, the song seems to flow really well. You can also really hear the melodic stuff from Haunted Shores in Mark's writing still. Overall, great song, I'm sure it will sound even better when the actual release comes out, sound quality will surely be better.
They literally can't make speakers loud enough for this song....I don't understand how it's possible for a song this gorgeous to make me want to weep while I'm head banging to it lol....thank you for making something this amazing
Man, each song on Clear just showcases the musical genius flowing through each member. This song though. Wow. Mark and Matt are perfect and Spencer is just a straight powerhouse and he is only getting better. Great work Periphery!
perhaps I should, I don't care, everyone can learn it at their own pace. It's a fun song to learn and I guess as long as everyone enjoys it it's ok. I personally prefer to take my time and learn everything the way it is supposed to be played, than rushing through it.
Ryan Merica Yeah, they're very appreciative and I like that. I spent like 10 minutes spamming about PII when it came out and Jake, Misha, and Mark both bothered to favorite most of my tweets Even some funny tweets of me using their name in games like Plague
I absolutely loved this EP. I thought it was really clever of them to show what each individual band member contributed musically. Each of these songs is just one sixth of Periphery's sound.
I am so blown away by the diversity of the songs on this EP. They are so wildly different yet they all represent a common melodic theme established in Overture.
This song is simply magnificent. LOVE the arranges, everything is combined with SUCH GOOD TASTE, Mark is a ridiculously talented guitar player. The gift of knowing when to simplify!
I am Mesmerised by this track. Its like a Dream Come True or God came and hold us in their arms. This is like alluring or a magnet. Like I am in Paradise. So Heavenly \m/...
I think this one and Misha's song are the most Periphery-like ones. At least in my opinion! This is the first time I'm listening to the whole thing!! Think it turned out supersweet all in all! Can't wait for Juggies!
Probably because their writing has the most obvious Nobuo Uematsu influences, whose influences was all over like 90% of Periphery's other material (this isn't a negative comment by the way, just an observation).
@Tarkess bro thats so crazy you said this 9 years ago. The new albums best song Thanks Nobuo and I'm just now finding out how heavily inspired by him they are. That's so cool
Periphery are awesome as always and this album gives some real insight into the different voices the members bring to the band not to mention some real gems on this one!
This has to be the best on the album. Others are great, but this is so much beyond the already extremely high expectations i had. Mark you're an inspiration
Such a strong ending for this album, it's amazing. Bravo, guys, braVO! Probably my favorite track, though I just adore the whole thing. Simply amazing.
By far the most melodic and creative track of 'Clear'. Superb composition ticks all boxes. Fits in the Progressive Metalcore riff format with Djent tone.
I love every song on here, Theirs so much different verities of genres on this . I love the fact that they did this and they all put there own tastes of music on it.
Walking through water as it dampens our feet Watch as we call in self-defeat The trees are calling to the man in the mask They know his true identity, identity Come and stare Come and stare at her love through these eyes From a mountain so high Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother? Return to nowhere And nature will know my name This is what it takes to feel at home In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay) Until the dusk of man Yes, he squanders the life he leads Still the end will call Birth of anti-bionic seed Will he grow with fault? Grow with fault Come and stare Come and stare at her love through these eyes From a mountain so high Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother? Return to nowhere And nature will know my name This is what it takes to feel at home In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay) Until the dusk of man! When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know
This really is Superb! Not just this song but the Full EP. Personally find the variety of each song stands out much more than the last album. But for this one just takes it for me. The songwriting is unreal and Spencers vocals just suit this style so well. Cannot wait for the next Album!!!
I surely have to say that I don't really play favorites when it comes to who's track, but Pale Aura stood out the most, very beautiful track and savy ending. But a good overall experimental album by the guys. But Periphery III though. xD
I bought this EP physically 3 extra times to give to friends and family. Never done that before. Except with protest the hero Volition which was x2 This is my fave track. ______________________________ Walking through water as it dampens our feet Watch as we call in self-defeat The trees are calling to the man in the mask They know his true identity, identity Come and stare Come and stare at her love through these eyes From a mountain so high Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother? Return to nowhere And nature will know my name This is what it takes to feel at home In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay) Until the dusk of man Yes, he squanders the life he leads Still the end will call Birth of anti-bionic seed Will he grow with fault? Grow with fault Come and stare Come and stare at her love through these eyes From a mountain so high Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother? Return to nowhere And nature will know my name This is what it takes to feel at home In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay) Until the dusk of man! When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know When it snows Do you feel the love? Wind, it blows Through our bodies Return to what we know
Great album! It's cool to see each members input in previous songs/albums, based off this album that shows off thier individual styles. I love marks sound is the best in my opinion. It brings back haunted shores!
i always thought misha was the most innovative and the one who made the most iconic songs but tbh at this point is so collaborative that it really is just periphery
Perfect combo of everything. I'm glad I can still bang my head and get better vocals than anything else out there. Just really amazing stuff all. I'll be talking to my bros in psychostick into jamming this all tour. Gj guys.
Thank you all for the positive feedback!
You're the man.
This takes the cake! Best song on the EP!
the whole thing is wonderful, everytime you guys bring out something new its fresh and takes everything to the next level for everyone to compete against.
thankyou for all the hard work you guys put in, as a musician its truly inspiring
Freakin' love the haunted shores vibe on this song, definitely by favourite on the album! Never stop writing music!
Really good stuff! Awesome. How much this is your baby Mark? Did you write the lyrics? What about drums? :)
DAYYUMM HOLCOMB
***** kou- Source?
boomguitarjared Horizonz2 is right. I can't remember where I saw this but I remember that this is true LOL
Diyg haha Well it does make sense as it seems the two worked together on some level with their songs- so then they put in the extra effort for live drums as well. As is My theory without a source as I am too lazy to actually look into it lol
***** But he said "Dayum Holcomb", as in Mark Holcomb, the guitarist who wrote the song ;)
Woottipat Herabat Matt Halpern put a comment on one of the videos that those two songs had live drums.
The one thing I've noticed with this release is that the choruses are absolutely magical! Especially this and The Summer Jam. Spencer knows how to write some amazing vocal melodies around unconventional guitar riffs!
Spencer didn't write either this or Summer Jam, just so you're aware. The only song he wrote on this album is Parade of Ashes.
oamLHeadBangerLmao They left the vocals up to him.
oamLHeadBangerLmao I know that dude, but vocals are always Spencers job! I mean, who better to write the vocals than the vocalist, right? :)
oamLHeadBangerLmao probably matt's song too
Arran Cook Yeah but the point of Clear is that each member all wrote their own song completely by themselves which makes each one totally different and unique. If Spencer wrote vocals on everyone's tracks then it would defeat the purpose of the EP.
Mark is my new favourite band member.
that first chord.. ugh so good
Feel the same way on the first chord.. Lol
That whole progression at the beginning is freaking genius
+Peter Perakis god what chord is it, how to play it????
+Rothley131 Gamez that is what I think anyway, the song is in drop c as well, I used drop d as a demonstration however it will still sound the same
It's done stacking seconds directly close to one another without voicing it past the octave, which adds tension. Try playing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of a mode without skipping any of the intervals or voicing it past the octave. You may need to retune your guitar strings or use a piano to do this (Which he uses), it may be impossible without extra strings and re-tuning, but you could do it with a capo or open string on the fourth string and extending your fingers a whole lot for the first three.
This intro riff has been subconsciously engraved in my mind, every time I try to write a riff I come up with something similar... It's like a blissful curse
Seven years later and so many parts of this song still give me the chills!
Classic Mark. I always LOVED his chord progressions. So melodic, catchy, and recognizably his own.
Holcomb wins the prize.
I don't get the hate on Spencer, I got some chills with his voice in that final chorus
I still stand by it.
Mark's writing is my favorite.
Don't know why people are bitching about the vocals they sound top notch!
This song is literally perfect!
*****
english nazis are a real thing sir, do not joke
Vaughn DuPont I'll try to calm myself
Love this track! :D
You know a track is good if Sithu Aye comments on it.
Mythic VII
Well yeah. He's awesome!
I love you Sithu Aye
(this song too)
:3
Anyone else get chills at 2:24? Those chords are so beautiful!
I got chills throughout the whole song. I think this may be my favorite from Clear.
Dude I have to put on a thick winter coat whenever I listen to this song.
You should try and listen to black metal more often.
every time this guy plays the exact style i always wanted to play
Mexican Steel Agalloch - The Mantle
It's the most wintery metal album I've ever listened to
Mark has always the different approach to his songs. I just love the vibe.
This whole song is so satisfying to listen to but i love the ending more than anything, it's just chilling how amazing it all sounds
Ultranumb FTW!
Matthew Punk 2012 Hell Yeah man!
God damn Sponces vocals are incredible here.. Mrak and Sponce make beautiful melodies.
Told Mark this was my favourite song off Clear last night at the Periphery Meet and Greet, and he gave me a high five it was a great moment :')
Dunno why, but this song holds a special place in my heart, heard it at a point in life when I NEEDED to....the feels it stirs are powerful and engrained in my memory forever.....
Mark should do a guitar walk through for this..
After hearing every song on Clear and comparing it to the other Periphery stuff, especially Periphery II, or even to other projects of 1 or 2 members like Mothership, Haunted Shores, Red Seas Fire and so on, you can clearly hear every single influence in all the other songs! Absolutely astonishing work guys!
My thoughts exactly, I think this experiment was a success...
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
After listening to the whole thing a few times, this song is definitely my favourite. It seems to have the most in common with Overture of any of the other tracks, the song seems to flow really well. You can also really hear the melodic stuff from Haunted Shores in Mark's writing still. Overall, great song, I'm sure it will sound even better when the actual release comes out, sound quality will surely be better.
Was waiting for those blastbeats at 2:30!
They literally can't make speakers loud enough for this song....I don't understand how it's possible for a song this gorgeous to make me want to weep while I'm head banging to it lol....thank you for making something this amazing
It has the Haunted Shores vibe inside of it!
I was just about to say that! :D
love me some Haunted Shores
Considering it was Mark that wrote it, yeah.
Yup! Exactly what I was expecting from Mark. That Haunted Shores-ish sound is definitely THE shit!
exactly!
+Jay Bonventre A little late, but I'd just call it the Mark sound.
Man, each song on Clear just showcases the musical genius flowing through each member. This song though. Wow. Mark and Matt are perfect and Spencer is just a straight powerhouse and he is only getting better. Great work Periphery!
Finally, after 2 weeks of practice I can finally play the entire song :). Now another week to perfect it. What a fucking masterpiece.
benjaminXD10 Do you want a medal ? That's not a fuckin' contest !
perhaps I should, I don't care, everyone can learn it at their own pace. It's a fun song to learn and I guess as long as everyone enjoys it it's ok. I personally prefer to take my time and learn everything the way it is supposed to be played, than rushing through it.
benjaminXD10
coming from someone who likes children of bodom
lmao
Zakk Dodds
I just saw CoB again last week, it was amazing.
dude is that Bruno the Statsman on your picture?
This and Jake's songs have won me over!
I agree. Best two on the tracklist
Indeed! I told this to the guys and they favorited my tweet!
Ryan Merica Yeah, they're very appreciative and I like that. I spent like 10 minutes spamming about PII when it came out and Jake, Misha, and Mark both bothered to favorite most of my tweets
Even some funny tweets of me using their name in games like Plague
I really cannot get used to the middle of the chorus in Jake's song, otherwise it'd easily be my favorite xD
Sev Frost Right? What the hell is lol it like stops the groove of the riff almost
A whole band of talented musicians, writers, composers,producers.
Great work, yet again.
Sounds to me like the more serious brother of Have A Blast. Awesome!
I absolutely loved this EP. I thought it was really clever of them to show what each individual band member contributed musically. Each of these songs is just one sixth of Periphery's sound.
spencers vocals are so amazing
10 years on this EP is still some of their best! Overture and Pale Aura are amazing especially for me.
Easily the best song on the entire EP!
I like spencers vocal approtch to the album. Its different in every song and has unique vibes to it.
this song makes the album worth buying
Everything here makes sense. The drums, guitars, solo, lyrics, bass.... Perfect.
That ending was so blissful and organic!
I just now discovered this band. EPIC!
Hugo Oliveira Periphery is pure madness , every music is an epic music coming from Periphery ! Hear Ragnarok and Icarus Lives from them !
I am so blown away by the diversity of the songs on this EP. They are so wildly different yet they all represent a common melodic theme established in Overture.
This is the best song periphery has ever put to record. I wish they'd play it live someday.
This is my theme for the snowstorm in NY happening right now.
When it snows, do feel the love?
Wind it blows
Do our bodies return to
WHAT WE KNOW
When it snows, do you feel the love?
When it blows, through our bodies...
Return to, what we know
You both got it wrong:
When it snows, do you feel the love?
Wind it blows, through our bodies return to
What we know
Lol it's a mixture of them both.
tfw no snow (or rain)
DO YOU FEEL THE LOVE?
"Yes I feel the love"
-Periphery III, Lune
SaucyNinja Chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go!
awesome track!
This song is simply magnificent. LOVE the arranges, everything is combined with SUCH GOOD TASTE, Mark is a ridiculously talented guitar player. The gift of knowing when to simplify!
mark is such a special breed of guitarist. easily my favorite in the band. his mega complex riffs are just the BEST
I love Mark's riff style so much
Periphery makes me happy in the middle of the night
So much talent, new sound while staying true to your style. Loooove it
my favourite song on the record... hands down... dat riff and dem final vocals... perfection.
I am Mesmerised by this track. Its like a Dream Come True or God came and hold us in their arms. This is like alluring or a magnet. Like I am in Paradise. So Heavenly \m/...
Most underrated and underrecognized Periphery song IMHO. Please play this live pleaseeeeee
Best song on the EP ♥♥
This was the first album i heard by these guys and this genre, and it changed my perception of music drastically for what i feel is the better.
I think this one and Misha's song are the most Periphery-like ones.
At least in my opinion! This is the first time I'm listening to the whole thing!!
Think it turned out supersweet all in all! Can't wait for Juggies!
Probably because their writing has the most obvious Nobuo Uematsu influences, whose influences was all over like 90% of Periphery's other material (this isn't a negative comment by the way, just an observation).
yeah, absolutely!
@Tarkess bro thats so crazy you said this 9 years ago. The new albums best song Thanks Nobuo and I'm just now finding out how heavily inspired by him they are. That's so cool
As soon as I heard the first riff, a nostalgic smile spread across my face.I love Mrak's Haunted Shores style riffing!
Periphery are awesome as always and this album gives some real insight into the different voices the members bring to the band not to mention some real gems on this one!
7 years later and I still love this song!
Still the best song on this album, all songs were fucking majestic but this one is the bees friggen knees
Absolutely ADORE this song to bits
Mark is one of the most sneaky creative guitarists in all of metal.
This has to be the best on the album. Others are great, but this is so much beyond the already extremely high expectations i had. Mark you're an inspiration
Such a strong ending for this album, it's amazing. Bravo, guys, braVO! Probably my favorite track, though I just adore the whole thing. Simply amazing.
This is my favorite
By far the most melodic and creative track of 'Clear'. Superb composition ticks all boxes. Fits in the Progressive Metalcore riff format with Djent tone.
Minha banda preferida... As músicas dessas banda me fazem entrar em contato com dEUs. Periphery is power
Mark's definitely my favourite songwriter in Pure Riffery
I love every song on here, Theirs so much different verities of genres on this . I love the fact that they did this and they all put there own tastes of music on it.
Walking through water as it dampens our feet
Watch as we call in self-defeat
The trees are calling to the man in the mask
They know his true identity, identity
Come and stare
Come and stare at her love through these eyes
From a mountain so high
Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother?
Return to nowhere
And nature will know my name
This is what it takes to feel at home
In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay)
Until the dusk of man
Yes, he squanders the life he leads
Still the end will call
Birth of anti-bionic seed
Will he grow with fault?
Grow with fault
Come and stare
Come and stare at her love through these eyes
From a mountain so high
Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother?
Return to nowhere
And nature will know my name
This is what it takes to feel at home
In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay)
Until the dusk of man!
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
Easily the best song on the EP for me, probably even my favorite Periphery song (Erised comes close). Mark is just SO GOOD.
Love Mark's writing style it's so magical, favorite track off the release \mm/
At 3:20, Spencer's vocals seem so prominent... They really breakthrough the mix and grab your attention. This and Misha's tracks are my favorites.
Mark writes the most beautiful riffs.
This really is Superb! Not just this song but the Full EP. Personally find the variety of each song stands out much more than the last album. But for this one just takes it for me. The songwriting is unreal and Spencers vocals just suit this style so well. Cannot wait for the next Album!!!
Yes it sounds like Haunted shores, as expected :) so happy with the songs so far
I surely have to say that I don't really play favorites when it comes to who's track, but Pale Aura stood out the most, very beautiful track and savy ending. But a good overall experimental album by the guys. But Periphery III though. xD
Three best songs in a row on Clear
1. Pale Aura - Mrak
2. The Summer Jam - Jake
3. The Parade of Ashes - Spencer
IMO. :)))
Spot on dude! My big gripe with The Summer Jam is how the solo ends a bit abruptly while the background guitars continue playing.
Mac agreed. Jake is waaaaayyy better than that buddy! :D
where is feed the ground. that song is top 2 easily
I bought this EP physically 3 extra times to give to friends and family.
Never done that before.
Except with protest the hero Volition which was x2
This is my fave track.
______________________________
Walking through water as it dampens our feet
Watch as we call in self-defeat
The trees are calling to the man in the mask
They know his true identity, identity
Come and stare
Come and stare at her love through these eyes
From a mountain so high
Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother?
Return to nowhere
And nature will know my name
This is what it takes to feel at home
In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay)
Until the dusk of man
Yes, he squanders the life he leads
Still the end will call
Birth of anti-bionic seed
Will he grow with fault?
Grow with fault
Come and stare
Come and stare at her love through these eyes
From a mountain so high
Is it possible we've forsaken our Mother?
Return to nowhere
And nature will know my name
This is what it takes to feel at home
In her soul that's beyond light is where I lay (I lay)
Until the dusk of man!
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
When it snows
Do you feel the love?
Wind, it blows
Through our bodies
Return to what we know
Great album! It's cool to see each members input in previous songs/albums, based off this album that shows off thier individual styles. I love marks sound is the best in my opinion. It brings back haunted shores!
Inspiring. Favorite one off of Clear so far
HAUNTED SHORES IS BACK!!! definitely favourite track of the album, Mark is a genius!
Saved this one for last, I'v been waiting for this song for years. The wait for an instrumental version begins!
if i could i'd give a like to this song every time i listen to it, it's simply amazing.
dang, this is probably my fave track on the album!
Best song on the album by FAR. Overall this one is a let down short of this song and Overture. Wish the whole album sounded like this.
"Come and stare Come and stare at her love through these eyes" so catchy.
You should give Haunted Shores a listen then.
love the haunted shores stuff.
+emericanchaos not a fan of this album, but feed the grounds my favourite, its a pretty sexy track
Am I the only one to think this is simply amazing and that Periphery is definitely moving in the right direction? These guys are fantastic.
Sumerian Records is the greatest label of all time.
Periphery are amazing songwriters. Every song on this EP is different but equally excellent. Cant wait until their next full-length :)
This whole concept album blew my mind to bits of mush, can't recover.
The best song of the entire EP. I can't wait for the album!!!
If this album is viewed competitively I think Mark is the best writer.
The way that was phrased gave me a good chuckle. Thanks!
True. It's definitely the best song on it
i always thought misha was the most innovative and the one who made the most iconic songs but tbh at this point is so collaborative that it really is just periphery
Perfect combo of everything. I'm glad I can still bang my head and get better vocals than anything else out there. Just really amazing stuff all. I'll be talking to my bros in psychostick into jamming this all tour. Gj guys.
I live in a ETERNAL CRUSH on this song
Instantly got haunted shores chills... fucking thank you oh great bearded ninja for allowing periphery to rise to fame.
Happy to hear some blast beats! Always liked it when Matt through em in in Periphery I.
What a great album! Each of you has filthy talent.
Holy shit the double bass in the solo is so ridiculous and then it leads into the more mellow part. Deffinitely the best one I've heard so far.
Loving the vocals on these.
This song is a masterpiece!