"I like to bring the base up... and bring it back down." "...It needs to just pop out, face the front. ha! shh... back into business. Fade away." I like how his words go in sync with the video xD Troy is just amazing. One of the greatest bass players AND vocalist of all time. Can't wait for the album!
Shame we didn't get to hear isolated bass tracking, love Troy's style! Reminds me so much of the bands Fugazi, Neurosis and Melvins. There was another band too, Bill mentions it in one of these press-related videos for Emperor of Sand (it's either a making of vid, or an interview) it was called "Death of the Sun" or something, I looked them up and couldn't believe how Mastodon-y it sounded, late 90s punk band.
Never have I been so excited for a new album, and so impressed by the teased music already in the making of vids and the released single. CTS is one of the best albums of all time, for me.
Come on, people, you must be kidding! It's so easy to spot him, he even moves according to the narration - 3:32, 3:42, 3:50, 4:16... It's quite obvious that he was just being funny. And his camouflage is a joke, also! Are you all joking, too? I can't tell, tbh...
Ultimate success when and underground band, never compromises or waivers and becomes overwhelmingly huge! Welcome to the mainstream Mastodon! At least you did it on your own terms! I'll love the look on some peoples faces when your album debuts at #1 on Billboard!
I don't know if it's necessarily "compromising", but they did change their musical attitude notably from their early days. They talk about this openly in the Crack the Skye making-of videos. They played faster, they screamed louder. Then they started getting tired of it.
Ryan Mckay - I like your assessment Ryan. They certainly did evolve into a more mature Mastodon. I still don't think they fell astray from who or what they are at the core. However someone wants to classify it is their prerogative. The main point is the music is incredible and if anything keeps getting better. Cheers!
They definitely stumbled a bit along the way. Thats part of growth not always knowing what you're doing. But i will always be picking up new mastodon when it comes out.
wow Troy actually made clear about the role of bass guitar! like wow didn't realize why he was doing camouflage until watching this part and that was for explaining the role of bass in Mastodon!
Don't get me wrong, I love it when the bass backs up the rest of the band perfectly in Mastodon, but I wish Troy would go for a bass riff every now and then, or would get on occasional solo, because there's nothing like hearing a bass go all out and do some really musically interesting stuff for a few seconds or so. Anyway, this album seems like it might be shaping up to be better than both The Hunter and Once More Round the Sun, which is great. Hope my hunch turns out to be correct.
troys visual metaphor about his bass playing is exactly how i feel about bass guitar! i dont play any instruments and always had trouble making out what the bass is really doing behing tge guitars and drums but when i do pick it up its just like seeing someone in camo thru the bushes for a split second! reason why i love reggae so much the bass is everywhere and it gives it so much rythm.. i wish mastodon wouls do a reggaeish track so troy could trully shine!
This record sounds like it's going to slay....looking forward to it's release and seeing them in May in Boston! Sick players, every single one of them....
Troy is my favourite mastodon. I stood at the front of the crowd and accidentally creeped him out because I didn't know where to look and stared him out without meaning to and he pretended he didn't mind
Yeah, after a little disappointed from the former deathcore band who change their way, my expectation of metal album in 2017 cure with this track 0:33, hope the rest OF this album sound best
They are like those bands were every member is important and interesting to hear, those bands are missing these days.
Yes
Hargonaut Great comment. TRUTH!!!!
MicShazam good job on naming bands i never heard of. will check em out. thanks
They are that band!
Mastodon f~€|
Troy going back and fourth behind the trees and bushes had me dying laughing \m/
Me too man, TROY SANDERS is a master and a very funy guy, love his work in Mastodon 💕
as a bass player I really enjoy videos like these from bands
I can't wait for Brent's episode. He's my fucking Spirit Uncle.
" Keeps it simple, resists the temptations to riff out on the bass." Enough said old boy, enough said.
yeah he plays so calmly while everyone is smashing, but he INTENSITIES the music.
He gives it a certain BOOM.
Troy IS Mastodon.
"I like to bring the base up... and bring it back down." "...It needs to just pop out, face the front. ha! shh... back into business. Fade away." I like how his words go in sync with the video xD
Troy is just amazing. One of the greatest bass players AND vocalist of all time. Can't wait for the album!
Troy is a muscular anaconda coiling round mastodon like the vascular protective bass snake he is
I think Troy is my Spirit animal... all of these guys are so funny and actually enjoyable to watch as well as informative
Will ALWAYS Love Mastodon
Shame we didn't get to hear isolated bass tracking, love Troy's style! Reminds me so much of the bands Fugazi, Neurosis and Melvins.
There was another band too, Bill mentions it in one of these press-related videos for Emperor of Sand (it's either a making of vid, or an interview) it was called "Death of the Sun" or something, I looked them up and couldn't believe how Mastodon-y it sounded, late 90s punk band.
Burnt by the Sun, I was rocking them before I even heard Mastodon,
Mac that's exactly what I freaking wanted, we got it for Bran and Bill. I wanted to hear Troy!
Calling it, this'll be the album of the year
Bass, bass everywhere...
Never have I been so excited for a new album, and so impressed by the teased music already in the making of vids and the released single. CTS is one of the best albums of all time, for me.
If you look closely, you can see Troy hiding in the bushes
really? where?
He's lying. I've watched the video several times now and there was NOTHING hiding in those bushes.
You have to try bro, his camouflage its really good, zoom in.
Come on, people, you must be kidding! It's so easy to spot him, he even moves according to the narration - 3:32, 3:42, 3:50, 4:16... It's quite obvious that he was just being funny. And his camouflage is a joke, also! Are you all joking, too? I can't tell, tbh...
Yes. Yes, they are. You ruined the joke.
i think is common between the best rock bands to have an amazing sense of humour
Troy is a great bass player, his work on Crack the Skye is like James Jamerson playing on a metal album.
That part at 2:31 has me more excited for the album than anything else I've heard so far. Can't wait for 3/31!
Troy is my spirit animal!
Oh my god that snippet from the new song at 0:33 blew my face off yes please!
Troy is my spirit animal
Every day without the new album is suffering
they didn't talk anything about his vocal work....
Carlos Freites Probally next episode
Dude, his vocals are straight up POWER!
That riff at 2:50 is so devastating
Ultimate success when and underground band, never compromises or waivers and becomes overwhelmingly huge! Welcome to the mainstream Mastodon! At least you did it on your own terms! I'll love the look on some peoples faces when your album debuts at #1 on Billboard!
I don't know if it's necessarily "compromising", but they did change their musical attitude notably from their early days. They talk about this openly in the Crack the Skye making-of videos. They played faster, they screamed louder. Then they started getting tired of it.
null father they grew up
null father - Changed a bit, yes, but still unmistakably Mastodon!
Ryan Mckay - I like your assessment Ryan. They certainly did evolve into a more mature Mastodon. I still don't think they fell astray from who or what they are at the core. However someone wants to classify it is their prerogative. The main point is the music is incredible and if anything keeps getting better. Cheers!
They definitely stumbled a bit along the way. Thats part of growth not always knowing what you're doing. But i will always be picking up new mastodon when it comes out.
I met Troy in Madrid in 2006, such and humble, down to earth guy. Can´t wait for the new album¡¡¡
wow Troy actually made clear about the role of bass guitar! like wow didn't realize why he was doing camouflage until watching this part and that was for explaining the role of bass in Mastodon!
Don't get me wrong, I love it when the bass backs up the rest of the band perfectly in Mastodon, but I wish Troy would go for a bass riff every now and then, or would get on occasional solo, because there's nothing like hearing a bass go all out and do some really musically interesting stuff for a few seconds or so.
Anyway, this album seems like it might be shaping up to be better than both The Hunter and Once More Round the Sun, which is great. Hope my hunch turns out to be correct.
Check out their Orion cover
Dude, i lost my shit when just a taste of the new riffs showed up. GIVE IT TO ME NOW!
One of the most underrated bass players ever. Really fulfills the foundation of Mastodon's sound
Pre-ordered this jewel, and am *totally enjoying* the tracks already available!!! Thanks, guys!
troys visual metaphor about his bass playing is exactly how i feel about bass guitar! i dont play any instruments and always had trouble making out what the bass is really doing behing tge guitars and drums but when i do pick it up its just like seeing someone in camo thru the bushes for a split second! reason why i love reggae so much the bass is everywhere and it gives it so much rythm.. i wish mastodon wouls do a reggaeish track so troy could trully shine!
Troy is pretty sick on bass. I love when he lets loose!
Loving these making of videos boys! Can't wait for the new tunes!
SEÑOR TROY SANDERS, LE AMO CON TODO MI CORAZÓN 🥰 ES USTED UN CHINGÓN, EXCELENTE BAJISTA EN VERDAD LO ADMIRO MUCHO, BESOS 😘
These guys are great. So endearing.
Troy is literally my favourite person ever to have existed
I love how Commando Troy is fking hilarious
This record sounds like it's going to slay....looking forward to it's release and seeing them in May in Boston! Sick players, every single one of them....
2:29 sounds so awsome!!!! Cant wait for this album
I can't fucking wait to receive my pre-order! This album will be fucking awesome! I hope you can come to Mexico again for a show!
0:33 OH MY GOODNESSSSS
the part at 2:30 gave me goosebumps
Yeah, if you could just release the album now, that'd be great!
Absolutely YES
LOVE TROY!
I love these guys
Yes! LMFAO Love you guys. Can't wait for Emperor
2:28 I need to listen to this song now
It always surprises me how low-key and serious Bill Kelliher is. Not the personality I expect from looking at him.
he is a solid lovely guy
Super nice dude, and fairly reserved.
I love this guy
Hoping this will be packaged as a DVD with the CD version.
God damn Troy is hilarious
Troy is my favourite mastodon. I stood at the front of the crowd and accidentally creeped him out because I didn't know where to look and stared him out without meaning to and he pretended he didn't mind
Hinds is a comedy genius the mad bastard. what a band
this is fucking great, their view of everyone´s role in the band
Damn that was actually hilarious. And holy shit I haven't been this hyped for a new album in a long long time.
Troy is like a muraena - he creeps in his cave but sometimes leaps out to catch prey or to throw a sick leading bassline
2:29 and 2:50 🔥
i was cry laughing to this!!!!! u guys took it to the next level with that mastohumor!
🎶
save the best for last 🤘🏽
Wow. the music starts from 2:31 sounds incredible :O
fuuuuuuucccckkkk just give me their new album i want it now! holy shit I can't wait any longer I would pay 100 dollars to hear it right now
love it
0:58 Troy on this way to fight moby dick with his bare fucking hands.
Brent is the Jack Nicholson of rock/metal. Dude gives 0 fucks anymore
God damnit, Brent is so fucking hilarious.
Haha, Troy! Good thinking on that bass playing and the production aspect.
HUGE! 2:28
THAT. FUCKING. RIFF.
Troy is turning into Rob Zombie
After nearly 10 years being a fan, I'm still not used to Troy's hair
This video is hilarious!
Troy!!! In the camo, that’s amazing! He is so funny.
Bring on the Brent episode!
Wow i fucking love mastodon
I'll be listening to the riff at 2:29 until the album drops
The Second Coming Of Crack The Skye
Hahaha playing bass is like being inside a National Geographic documentary, immerse in Nature.
Mai ear holes are ready.
0:35 holy fuck that's heavy!!
Laughing way too hard watching this one. Damn man, damn.
0:34 hell ya!
Bet Troy is paddling Lake Lanier. These guys are my hometown heroes!
I love Brent's astronaut “monologue” xd
Their music feels like the backing track of a huge action movie… opus Maximus
wew
troy is king
bass ninja
Brent hinds episode next???
Yeah, after a little disappointed from the former deathcore band who change their way, my expectation of metal album in 2017 cure with this track 0:33, hope the rest OF this album sound best
2:30 what is the song? That sounded amazing!
One way you can tell that a band is good by how goofy they are lol
I'm eating gummy bears while watching this lol! \m/ Good show, jolly good show!
haha i am dying with these guys :D
What was with the random shots of bushes?
TAKE MY FUCKING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one day I'll have troy's beard
Mastodon is the greatest heavy metal band of all time
Why's that?
Ayyy ealy as fuck
"Dirty B. Hinds to Command Center!!"