Scale The Summit guitarist, Chris Letchford performs 'Atlas Novus' on EMGtv

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  • @cpamiseso
    @cpamiseso 10 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    I wish the intro was filmed as well...

    • @dominickguerra189
      @dominickguerra189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      im sure its really challenging to play and wont sound perfect lol

    • @bulletforhim
      @bulletforhim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's to beautiful for eyes...... he didn't want to melt our eyes.

    • @daysgobye
      @daysgobye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chris does a nice demo here th-cam.com/video/hygI00u6RZs/w-d-xo.html

    • @survivalstyle9228
      @survivalstyle9228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dominick Guerra the hardest part about the intro there’s a double power chord arpeggio that you have to use your index to middle then move your index to the B on the 3rd string

    • @whynochips3887
      @whynochips3887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@survivalstyle9228 probably one of the most difficult learning curves I’ve ever had on guitar but once you get it down its amazing to play. And show off

  • @ryukan250
    @ryukan250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    One of the crowning achievements of the entire instrumental metal movement over the past decade.

  • @SCOTTYPization
    @SCOTTYPization 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Everytime i think i am proving to be a player, i run across something like this that knocks the wind out of my sail.

  • @afropuffjake
    @afropuffjake 10 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Am I the only one frustrated that the intro has no actual footage of this guy playing his part? Same with the bassist it kills me man...

    • @pasta4762
      @pasta4762 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He gatekeeping😂

  • @emanuelemazzoni782
    @emanuelemazzoni782 9 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    This guy is a genius. A storyteller.
    100% talent!

    • @robertloera01
      @robertloera01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emanuele Mazzoni he really truly amazing whats in a person

    • @beredetump1635
      @beredetump1635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      *100% skill, trained and honed through years of unrelenting practice

    • @emanuelemazzoni782
      @emanuelemazzoni782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beredetump1635 of course man👍

    • @PrefoX
      @PrefoX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      talent... you know that you spit every professional whatever in the face, when you say its talent and not hard work?...

  • @M4NA5
    @M4NA5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    At this moment in time, EMG had Chris, Tosin, and Devin perform live songs in their studio. Talk about the roster.

    • @preston2636
      @preston2636 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Back then, all we had for metal was Duncan's and emgs. We didnt start having all thee choices of nice pickups until 10 years ago. These emg vidz are right before the pickup industry expanded.

  • @michaelprofita2878
    @michaelprofita2878 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    this song is like a breath of fresh air

  • @Thevitamindealer
    @Thevitamindealer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This song reminds me of looking at my daughter right after she was born :,)

    • @SocialGore
      @SocialGore 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kinnzie Martin Oh sure, rub it in my face that I don't have functional ovaries.

    • @Thevitamindealer
      @Thevitamindealer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sorry I didn't mean to "trigger" you

    • @SocialGore
      @SocialGore 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ***** It's okay, I actually just found out that men aren't supposed to have ovaries, so my situation is perfectly normal. Kisses!

    • @hanoiscrambler
      @hanoiscrambler 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kinnzie Martin emotional song and emotional story. I'm gonna cry :'(

    • @iDeKz
      @iDeKz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kinnzie Martin Inspiring?

  • @lukaspowell6944
    @lukaspowell6944 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    By far one of their most well written songs.

  • @BrettFairchild
    @BrettFairchild 10 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I do not deserve to hear such beauty

  • @tman695695
    @tman695695 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    dude..I was honestly listening to the bass the whole time. Love the lines he adds. Really motivating to what I like to do.

  • @EvanHartenburg
    @EvanHartenburg 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Few bands can have every member of their band play with impeccable technicality and still have listenable music. The biggest two that come to mind are Rush and Scale the Summit

  • @RTSRAZORBACK
    @RTSRAZORBACK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Listening to this song makes me feel like I've just gone through a horrible time in my life and I'm coming through on the other side and everything is getting better

  • @renegadestrings
    @renegadestrings 10 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Great piece. One of StS's best and excellent hiking/traveling music.
    To those saying that, "this is not very technical" or "this is so easy", it isn't about using every trick in the book to make the song better. It's simply about making a great piece of music, to which they have definitely succeeded.
    Also, SPOILER ALERT: musicians who put out albums have limits to their technical prowess just like you and I.

    • @renegadestrings
      @renegadestrings 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jordan Mandas I very much agree. There's a huge misconception in the metal community that speed + complexity = challenging. Listeners often neglect aspects of intricacy, fluidity, pacing, and patience. (that last part being my biggest obstacle as a guitarist)

    • @AnthonyNelsonPhoto
      @AnthonyNelsonPhoto 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Gregory G. Dude, I saw the patience thing for the first time myself the other day. I taught the other guitarist of my band a simple as pie riff that had accents on the off beats at the end of the riff so it had a bit of a funk vibe to it, and he just simply COULD NOT play it. He HAD to hit the beat. I constantly showed him the right way to do it but it's like his body wouldn't let him take that extra split second to rest. Really weird experiencing something like that firsthand.

    • @Thevitamindealer
      @Thevitamindealer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Anthony Nelson that's why I practice with a metronome over as many different time signatures as much as I can, even practicing simple exercises in this way can teach your hands to move more fluidly over unorthodox beats and timings. especially if you start at the slowest pace tolerable over each sig you decide to work with. maybe mentioning this to him can help him learn those riffs that incorporate interesting and/or procussive angles a little more comprehensively.

    • @gigabrad4570
      @gigabrad4570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I tried playing this on my 8 today. This is hard y'all. I can play the woven web. This is way harder.

    • @hanoiscrambler
      @hanoiscrambler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude. Who could ever say this is easy. I quit trying to cover this song just looking at the tab of the intro lol.
      Nonetheless, music is not about techinical difficult. For me, it’s about touching someone’s soul in its deepest part.

  • @Rubberdude21
    @Rubberdude21 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The progression from 2:00 - 3:00 is absolutely beautiful.

  • @cousinzeb
    @cousinzeb 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My new favorite StS song. Hell, my new favorite song period. I'm so happy I learned of this group a couple of years ago. I feel like a better person for having heard their work, and am grateful I've been allowed to bask in it's glow. Mr. Letchford and company have a lifelong fan in me.

  • @CesBear
    @CesBear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's 2022 and this still blow my mind.

  • @tomdickinson6174
    @tomdickinson6174 10 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    makes me wanna play a strandberg now

    • @irusu.
      @irusu. 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Feel u

    • @postmoderncondition3353
      @postmoderncondition3353 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its awesome :)

    • @arseniitrifonov9015
      @arseniitrifonov9015 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Remember: the guitarist makes the guitar, not vice versa. I've learned the hard way.

    • @steel3454
      @steel3454 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Archibald Turner what did you buy?

    • @windowsphone1
      @windowsphone1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arseniitrifonov9015 right, better I go buy some new tools because i'm going diy now.

  • @sotiriskaragiannis9384
    @sotiriskaragiannis9384 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    2:10 the delay melody is so bucketheadish

    • @steel3454
      @steel3454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reminds me of anything off Colma

    • @vinaynarayanan9280
      @vinaynarayanan9280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You guys know any such similar melodious instrumental music

    • @brendanh378
      @brendanh378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buckethead electric tears

  • @rafaelrp07
    @rafaelrp07 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The bass in this music is so great! The bassist should be recording this video along with C. Letchford!

    • @sooperkid321
      @sooperkid321 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has quite a few play through videos of Scale The Summit, including this song! His name is Mark Michell

  • @fernandoleaodias6784
    @fernandoleaodias6784 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tda semana tenho q ouvir esse som..

  • @amandamitchell476
    @amandamitchell476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!!! Easy and gentle with every finger stroke and move. Breathtaking and simply beautiful!!

  • @mattwildchild
    @mattwildchild 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought 2 of their tabs book and felt really good buying it. If you like a band, supporting it is the best feeling ever. Plus I really like the fact that you learn the song it is meant to be played. I will definitely buy this tab book as well.

  • @GCalvers
    @GCalvers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally forgot this existed then found it on an old playlist with barely anything else on it. Today is a good day! Just wish they'd shown Chris playing the intro!

  • @kayjericho7407
    @kayjericho7407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the most wonderful songs in life

  • @Frances3654
    @Frances3654 11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love that part from 3:22-3:30

    • @77bones
      @77bones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the slide sounds so pretty with the delay

    • @sceptrerecords
      @sceptrerecords 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best part

  • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
    @BorisBidjanSaberi11 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    StS was in my city playing a show when I left for vacation,
    Cmon!

  • @DirtyHarry771
    @DirtyHarry771 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is perhaps the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

  • @returntolifeband
    @returntolifeband 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would absolutely love to play drums in a band like this. Perfectly progressive.

  • @Muckduck92
    @Muckduck92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want you to know, Chris and Travis, that you two are my main provider of inspiration now a days. I bought your tab book, and currently learning this song. It's proving to be a hassle and a challenge, but seeing the flow and how easy you guys do it, I'm encouraged to continue. Thanks for making amazing music.

  • @Jesterwhoraclee
    @Jesterwhoraclee 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The intro of this song is simply mindblowing I wish we would get to see Chris play it all!

  • @doomster2914
    @doomster2914 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful song... and badass guitarist

  • @ronnydee34
    @ronnydee34 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I stumbled upon this band last night, have yet to listen to anything else since lmao.

  • @MateoBakija
    @MateoBakija 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say this is very good. I'm not usually into this kind of music but the atmosphere he creates with the effects and choices of notes is incredible, it almost takes you to another dimension. Amazing precision and expertise of playing. Could listen to this over and over again.

  • @Righteous_Earth
    @Righteous_Earth 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    that tone with the delay is so beautiful

  • @willstanbury9725
    @willstanbury9725 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The intro is so sick. I love the song as a whole, but i wouldnt complain if it was just that the whole time

  • @MorganReidguitar
    @MorganReidguitar 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant composition! I also think the album artwork fits perfectly, surreal.

  • @Duderado
    @Duderado 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is almost euphoric. I love it.

  • @TheDarkAngel180
    @TheDarkAngel180 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my!He's just gold

  • @nicolasf.g.1239
    @nicolasf.g.1239 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, Chris! Brilliant and feels so free!

  • @reddeadwulf2680
    @reddeadwulf2680 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    So melodic i love. Everything about this son is creative and soft nothing rough but beautiful in a sence. Hats off to you my friend you did a great job.

  • @DougCartwright
    @DougCartwright 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes. A million times yes.

  • @fastasdoublekicks
    @fastasdoublekicks 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it more and more each time i listen to it

  • @Alejandro4891
    @Alejandro4891 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    chris is a talented dude, he deserves all the success he gets

  • @pormetheusforms
    @pormetheusforms 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    shredds me tears of joy every time :,)

  • @TaveGarcia
    @TaveGarcia 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time hearing them and already in love with just hearing the intro.

  • @eddieof_
    @eddieof_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I discovered this band now and I have nothing to say, just love.

  • @medic2009guy
    @medic2009guy 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to see that intro so bad, I wish it showed the EMG portion at the end, that part seriously put me in a trance when I first heard it

  • @nova495
    @nova495 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is so breath taking that it seems like it never ends. After a few seconds I kept looking at the minutes to see if it's even moving. It is moving, but doesn't feel like it. Seems to stop/slow down time. Take in every part of this song

  • @hunterwalker7379
    @hunterwalker7379 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha, awesome. Can't wait to open for this band in a few days.

  • @hjr2450
    @hjr2450 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's like Joe Satriani's Midnight but all stacked fifths and a different time signature. Shows you how far ahead of the game Joe was since he recorded it 37 years ago.

  • @grayzbeardz
    @grayzbeardz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This would be cooler if the bass player were next to him

    • @grayzbeardz
      @grayzbeardz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ***** good comment!

    • @fizzlepop5318
      @fizzlepop5318 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Sam Tuthill Indeed, one the best bassists I've seen.

  • @dog3y3
    @dog3y3 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fast? Shredders have their own idols and heroes. Chris L. plays with accuracy, melody, and a wonderful talent for feeling the scales. My compliments to EMG and Chris for showing us this beautiful talent. If there are more guitarists who play similarly, they are welcome to put up their music. I would listen eagerly. Moar i say.

  • @CloggedLacrimalGland
    @CloggedLacrimalGland 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm here to see what he does at the beginning, they only showed a tiny portion of it (bastards!), but I stayed 'til the end 'cause this song is fucking ethereal!

  • @morningstoke
    @morningstoke 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful.

  • @krisla777
    @krisla777 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @kevnz88
    @kevnz88 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such little effort and played with such ease, yet produces such a beautiful sound.

  • @salomonaguilar8624
    @salomonaguilar8624 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No puedo creerlo!
    Es Sorprendente Ver la ejecución de tan bella melodía, y el fingertap WOW. Me encantan los efectos que utiliza: el Flanger, chorus, reverb, delay, wah, etc... Simplemente genial.

  • @MultiCynicism
    @MultiCynicism 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chris is no Tosin Abasi, Nor is he a Guthrie Govan or Paul Masvidal. I feel he has taken all 3 and made them all of his own in STS :) Long Live Scale The Summit.

  • @HolyFosterConner
    @HolyFosterConner 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My brain can't even comprehend what he's doing.

  • @ryanizer7368
    @ryanizer7368 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.... Love the harmonic run at 4:00!

  • @28301964
    @28301964 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who needs vocals when you have these Melodies!

  • @anthonyalbanese1993
    @anthonyalbanese1993 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is great! The feel of this song is astonishing

  • @samzabeast666
    @samzabeast666 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic guitarist!

  • @Chillgrenade17
    @Chillgrenade17 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song inspires me

  • @amberoath
    @amberoath 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure bliss!

  • @gatraprimasuryo4120
    @gatraprimasuryo4120 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    its pleasure in my ears

  • @Shredwizard445
    @Shredwizard445 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous ideas

  • @eagleskickass123
    @eagleskickass123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this really fascinated me

  • @SoDerpy
    @SoDerpy 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing performance! really wish they would have played this at South by so What this year but oh well. glad i got to meet them :))

  • @NnnTlaoj
    @NnnTlaoj 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Man you cut out the fucking intro :l I wanted to see how he does it.

    • @DrEnword
      @DrEnword 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Ollie De Bidaph there's a tutorial for it

    • @rafaelrp07
      @rafaelrp07 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Xavia Oliva /watch?v=Gp-YfEsmRac

  • @Pass-On-By
    @Pass-On-By 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great talent.

  • @blacktaxi2d
    @blacktaxi2d 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a beautiful style, love the new album

  • @TheGreenKingdom
    @TheGreenKingdom 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece, as one of the comments below mentioned, it's like Durutti Column taken to the next level.

  • @gccarcit
    @gccarcit 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanna say.... Epic ! Can't wait to see you next week :)

  • @alexsuta4691
    @alexsuta4691 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, it has been on the summit from the start.
    YEEAAAAAAHHH

  • @chrnocrusader21
    @chrnocrusader21 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow man that was beautiful.

  • @juniornascimento6716
    @juniornascimento6716 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing...

  • @welshmouse
    @welshmouse 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man I want that guitar.

  • @harrisonjj9799
    @harrisonjj9799 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The backing from 4:19 onwards is flipping unreal.

    • @necrosxd532
      @necrosxd532 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the best part of the song for sure.

  • @BLaseka999
    @BLaseka999 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    soooooo good

  • @sorcereous
    @sorcereous 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love axe fx... love emmm

  • @Sphoam
    @Sphoam 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so fucking beautiful. Makes me happy that I play the guitar

  • @TheCozzaa
    @TheCozzaa 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice actually being able to hear the base.

  • @Sweetplacidity
    @Sweetplacidity 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man, Focus and Unquestionable Presence... top 2 favorite albums. Doesn't get much better than that in my opinion

  • @coloredCYANIDE
    @coloredCYANIDE 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great sound because of great playing.

  • @girininhonck
    @girininhonck 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome!!

  • @alejandrotorruco2806
    @alejandrotorruco2806 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    just a good song dude
    amazing

  • @ChaziChaz89
    @ChaziChaz89 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was beautiful

  • @kristofor12345
    @kristofor12345 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The whole Coma Album is reverb/delay heaven man

  • @clipto4
    @clipto4 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful guitar playing! Very impressive and inspiring.

  • @thetwodeadboys
    @thetwodeadboys 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw these guys last night in Denver for the first time. they seriously blew my fucking mind. 6 to midnight lol

  • @fishermanryan
    @fishermanryan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really amazing.

  • @DragonFlopp
    @DragonFlopp 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just to add onto this discussion, I remember hearing in an interview awhile ago too that Chris even stated that they wanted a simpler approach to the riffs going from Monument to Carving Desert Canyons. I know that's awhile ago, but since they made the effort to simplify song structures, I think it worked out better for them. It's not very often you see a band like this. I think their music is gorgeous and it's really inspiring to hear these beautiful melodies in just a four piece.

  • @MrOzzy15
    @MrOzzy15 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of Sithu Aye and Pomegranate Tiger... I love this so much..

  • @Plangendum
    @Plangendum 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! I like the atmosphere of this song!

  • @fernandoleaodias6784
    @fernandoleaodias6784 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que timbre... fenomenal!!!

  • @austinmandrell
    @austinmandrell 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked it before I watched cause you already know your'e in for a treat

  • @ДамирЗакиров-ъ1н
    @ДамирЗакиров-ъ1н หลายเดือนก่อน

    Обожаю эту песню😊полюбил с первой секунды, как услышал😊

  • @23294virgo
    @23294virgo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said... Big Rush fan here too. Just saw Scale this weekend in Baltimore with my son ( "Alex", yes after Lerxst) and WOW did they destroy it...
    Best chops and guitar melodies I've heard since Holdsworth.
    Intronaut headlined and we're superb but Scale really took my breath away as a fellow guitarist. Cheers!