The fact that Mastodon is still doing 90's/2000's style documentaries with cutaway bits mixed with real studio grinding makes me so unbelievably fucking happy. I cannot tell you how much I love this band.
Disappointed with the album I meant, like I get its still mastodon making good songs just so dull man, even emperor of sands had such better energy and its all been downhill (ish, I still love all of them) since crack the skye, but h&g just really does nothing for me personally
Alright music nerds.. we need to talk. Lol. Around 32 min in this video, Brent is tracking the outro to “more than I could chew”. What really blew my mind was the producer translating the 9/8 count for him by dropping the first quarter note beat and counting up to 4 for his cue to re-enter playing. This was super super cool and shows just how knowledgeable the producer here is. He took a complex idea and made it super easy for the musician to grasp it in a fast paced studio environment where the don’t get a lot of practice before laying it down. Edit: spelling error
I lost my wife in 2020 during the pandemic. This album is the greiving process put to music. I'm sorry you guys had to write this album, but I'm also grateful 🙏
I only have a girlfriend of 4 years and I cannot even fathom the mental spiral losing her would cause me. Proud of your strength and the pain it even takes to type that for you. My thoughts are with you, as is her love. Head up buddy.
This is Some Kind of Monster upside down and backwards. Everybody's just getting along, having fun, and focused on making a record without any ego trips to establish "who is in charge."
Always said these making of videos make this band feel like Metallica if the people in Metallica weren’t complete assholes. Minus their bass players of course
This album came out during, unbeknownst to me, a rough period of my life that was to begin. Things…haven’t really gotten a lot better. A little. But it’s still hard. This album has really helped me through it all. Thanks Mastodon.
Ditto. I didn't "get" this album at first, even though they're my all time favorite band. I mean i knew it was amazing but i didn't get the vision(?) of it. Then my life turned into a country song. I lost almost everything. Now this album is the glue that keeps me together most days. Stay strong, you're not alone.
No it isn't, an hour and a half of songs that just sound the same, Brent's like not on it like 2 rimes with a couple solos and like a fucking line if vocals, try listening to crack the skye then hushed and grim back to back, then tell me hushed and grim is a masterpiece
@@orcapodmedia So the guy can't make a valid criticism? Just listened to Hushed and Grim and had the same opinion. Some good melodies here and there, but I was mostly bored out of my mind, and I don't bore easily.
@@DrinkWater713 sounds like you are having expectations of their music, which is already off on the wrong foot. If you do not like it or find it boring, that is fine. Just don't pass it like it is the truth. Hushed & Grim is a masterpiece dedicated to their manager Nick John. Calling an album of this caliber "boring" is quite off base
@@Ckswampz "sounds the same?" 🤣🤣 Yeahhh ok whatever you say, buddy. What are you smoking? Hushed & Grim is a pretty diverse album. Quit expecting it to sound like something else and you will free yourself
Rest Easy Nick. I agree. Truly a loss NOT to have known him. Sounds like a once in a lifetime friend. Bless all he touched and loved for I know they ache for him. Love y'all.
I love how Mastodon have kept their tradition of behind-the-scenes material for their albums. It really shows you the dedication these guys have to making great music.
they just get better and better with each release. this album fucked me up from the lyrics to the song writing. absolute dream team of musicians. everyone grows and continues to outdo themselves but im especially proud of brann's vocals on this record. dude has come a long way and put a lot of work into it and it shows.
No question. I was a mess after listening to Hushed. So fn beautiful. I was able to catch them on tour this past November. Magnificent is the only word that comes to mind 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Totally agree. But he seems to just get better every album that is quite obvious. Mr Dirty B.Hinds surprised the Hell out of me on H&G! Went from the kinda nasally "Ozzy" kind of voice to damn! Homie grew some pipes this go around!
Hushed and Grim was Great. But their Best album? You must be high😅 For me it's the first Time ever I skip tracks on a Mastodon album (Had It all and Skeletons(
@@Ckswampz Mastodon is a lot of things, "downhill" is not one of them. They're better song*makers* now than they've ever been and Hushed and Grim is easily their most cohesive effort yet. Crack The Skye was my favorite of theirs until this arrived. Both are top tier music. Anyway, stop spamming "iT's So DuLl" under everyone's praise for this album. You're not going to change anyone's mind-I promise. Don't like it; don't listen. Let people enjoy things.
@@Ckswampz Get off the Mastodon Train if you don't like the new stuff!!! I've been on board since Leviathan and I love every album this Band's ever done!!!
I remember buying Crack the Skye when I was 13 in 2009 because I thought the album cover was cool. It came with a behind the scenes DVD. I remember watching it over, and over again. These guys were just so funny and down to earth and the music was just out of this world. Since then I have been a massive fan and would always pray with each new album we would get a behind the scenes. Thanks for this I have been waiting!!!!
First saw them when they toured with Metallica, I tell ya when they left the stage I was so sad. It was my first experience in a Mosh pit, and I just remember at least two guys hanging off of a huge bald guy and him just stomping around like a giant with people knocking themselves over falling into him.
True artists. I love how they constantly challenge themselves. They’ve covered a lot of ground in their time. Each one of them is a fantastic musician and collectively they’re amazing.
@@jeffkey9358 He also made an album in a band called Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. I really liked that one. I hope they release another album at some point.
I was seriously blown the fuck away by this album, it totally made my day. Out of all their albums this is some of their best work ever. Peace and Tranquility is just... chef's kiss
When I first heard this album I was a bit disappointed but then I realised my brain wasn't ready for it. Now it is my favourite all time album. An absolute masterpiece. I do have my favourite tracks but this epic journey is best listened to start to finish. Simply epic
51:30, It indeed helped so many of us, I'm sure. My dad passed away last December 29th in hospice after battling brain cancer (Just as Bills mother). He was diagnosed in September 2021 whilst I was overseas, due to covid restrictions I couldn't travel back home until October, I ended up booking flights on October 29th, coincidentally was the day the album was released. Whole album became my most listened of the whole year in the span of just two months. Songs like Dagger, had it all, Skeleton of Splendour, Gobblers of Dregs, Tear drinker, really hit close to heart. The whole album really conveys the load of emotions that comes with the illness & passing of a beloved one; sorrow, mourning, grief, nostalgia, etc. That part in Gobblers of Greg: “Waiting For the sun to rise So I can Say my last goodbye All that I needed from you was your warm embrace” was literally what happened with my father before his passing, he was very weak already the night before, he could’ve passed any minute, in a dark room with no one around, nevertheless, is as if he waited for my mother, my grandfather his sisters and I to be there at the time he was ready to let go. I sat next to him and hugged him as he passed away.. The week before his passing I also translated the lyrics from had it all and told him the story of this album as well, he shed tears... Bill, Brent, Troy, Brann, thank you all for this beautiful album, it sure did help me get through one of the roughest patches of my life and im sure I wasn’t the only one.
I've known them since 1997. Met Troy and Brent that year, and played some shows with FHF. When they became Mastodon I attended all the local shows they played, and they're the same dudes today. Total sweethearts. I was at a show in Hickory when they did an off night on the Clutch tour early on, and Troy told me a story about Pepper Keenan playing a copy of Remission for James Hetfield, and James asked for the copy. Pepper told him "No." Troy and Brent both said, "Why didn't you give him the damned copy?!?!". They've progressed so much since the beginning, and I always look forward to each album they release. Always gold.
omg I love the metallica skit toward the end is great, when Troy talks about the studio being nocturnal they are making fun of a Metallica documentary where they say and are doing the same thing waiting for lars to play drums lmao
I sat with my father during his last days, helping to look after him. Hushed and Grim describes that perfectly. He also had cancer, and so did my mom. The Emperor of Sand made his way through my family too. Now that I know the inspiration of this album, I will listen with much more appreciation.
I am so damn proud of our boys. Been a fan since around 2005 and never looked back. Mastodon thank you so much for so many years of great music. Now that so much time has passed your music has become synonymous with my memories, life, experiences, my own music as well. All I can say is thank you for the laughter and the tears…without sounding overly dramatic, you guys have saved me more than once. Pulled me out from under so to speak. And this documentary was nothing less than masterful and hilarious. The album itself, pure talented genius. A definite masterpiece of craft. There’s no other band like you guys, you have risen to the top of the metal and prog world in my eyes. This documentary was so beautifully done and Nick John would be damn proud of what you guys have accomplished here as we all are. The bond (almost wrote bong 👽 lol) you guys have is inspirational. It’s a huge reason why the music is so powerful. I love that you are all still in love with Mastodon after so many years, as I am and millions more. What. An. Accomplishment. When you stop and look back and then hear they hope to be here “in another 21 years” just puts the most natural smile on my face. Life has been very Hushed and Grim the past few years for me but I can see the big picture, the lighthouse shining in the distance, and you guys play a huge role in that. Thank you infinitely. P.S. I have to end it with a random comment since this is Mastodon here “Gigantium” really hit home for me. What a beautiful way to end the album ! I could only describe the tone as pure freedom like running or flying in a dream. With a hint of knowing you have to wake up when it’s done. I’m not cryin your fucking cryin 😂 “I wish I could run forever” could mean so many things. To me it has the innocent feel of a dog running through a field carefree. It’s like a sunrise after a very rough night. Although the dog in question is a giant sloth in my mind 😆
These skits had me dying laughing. I love how this video blends the silliness of the members with the more serious musical parts that are focused on the album. Great video, I love this band!
I love these documentaries because we get a look at the process and reasons behind yalls incredible music. The Beast is by far my favorite song on the album
They have so many amazing albums and they've only been around 21 years. The Hunter was the closest they've come to " Lets just make a fun album with no concept " and it's still an outstanding album.
Going to Ashes of the Leviathan tonight and this has already made my day! Everyone involved in this documentary thank you for bringing this to us the fans ! 🎉
Love the Lars Ulrich “a year and a half” homage when they talk about waiting for Brann to start record in the drums hahaha. He is even wearing the grey bathrobe 😂
I've been following Mastodon since Crack the Skye, and fell in love with it more than I can put into words... Have enjoyed everything they have put out since but nothing stands out in the same way. This album didn't click with me after a few listens but after watching this I'm going to give it the time it deserves. Great documentary.
I can’t love this album enough. I thought nothing, nothing would top Blood Mountain - an album not only near and dear to my heart but a book mark in my own musical journey…Hushed and Grim is the very definition of music as an experience ❤️
I listened to this album over and over and read Thorgal graphic novel, and it fit for some reason. I havent done something like that since i was a kid. Its so weird how an experience like that will be implanted. This album has it all, I am still digesting it
From Spain, I love you all, I watched you play in Resurrection Fest for the first time and it was absolutely wonderful... Kinda felt the connection with your music, with every little thing I learn about your art and personalities it feels more and more genuine. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I'm glad to be a part of this family, Mastodon for life ❤️
This album is beautiful. It’s a masterpiece and another brilliant incarnation from a band that continues to mesmerise. Even singing “you had it all” out loud brings a tear to my eye. Well done boys and thank you.
I saw the dons on the tour for leviathan back in the day with Nick on guitar. I’ve been a huge fan since ‘remission’ and I’m very grateful they are still making great music ❤
Their 'making of' videos are the best. I love the creative process and these guys are so open and fun about their process even though its clearly hard af.
I had it all, and I watched it all. My favorite band since Hushed and Grim. Been in my Top3 for like 15 years now. Always a bloody fight to be on top of that hill. You guys have grown and become more and more virtuoso. Love to put it on when I am cleaning the house or mowing the lawn. It's also like a Golden Dagger I just have to present to people with bad taste in metal and they quickly understand that their taste is way inferior. It's so nice to have Hushed and Grim in this world, right on makes it a better place. Cheers guys!
My God I absolutely love this band’s artistic talent, spirit and style. Once in a blue moon a band will come along that redefines a genre and immortalizes itself. I’ve owned every album and they just keep getting better and better. These videos are fantastic. Thanks Mastodon for the many years of great music! 🤘🔥🔥🔥
Funny how I discovered this band through Alice in chains and they became my all time favourite band. I love you Mastodon! Thank you for all the great music. It really has gotten me through the hardest times in my life.
I'm the biggest AIC fan since 1990, and discovered Mastodon by accident around 2012. I didn't noticed the connection until 2020, when they played "Again" on the MoPOP Founders Awards. Suddenly it clicked.
I love this album so much! Whenever I listen to it, it never feels like it’s 90 minutes long. I enjoy seeing the making of the album too. We really get to see everyone’s contributions & what makes the music so authentic. You’re a great group of guys who collaborate so well with one another. I’m looking forward to more great music from Mastodon.
Guys, I'm very sorry for the loss of your Manager. He handled you exactly as you would want and need. Just keep your heads up and lean on each other. Love ya guys
Ha ha, I love how this video - as at Sep 2022 - has 80k likes and only 20 dislikes. It's just amazing, I love the album and they seem such beautiful guys. Totally appreciating Troy's deadpan surreal humour.
kind of new to Mastodon, and after watching this I'm hooked! True musicianship, with passion that is burning as strong today as their first album! Something that all bands should aspire to be, true musicians that don't put out crap!
Bet you can't guess what my fav band is. So amped up to see them using a line 6 Helix. Thank you for sharing this with us for free. This is what makes me want to go to shows and purchase physical copy of the album.
I know musical tastes are varied so not everyone may like their music or this latest album (I love it), but how can you not just love these guys? They are so genuine and nice and humble. I'm man-crushing.
Hushed & Grim has a fantastic album story and the creation process looks to be just as fantastic. I'm just blown away by how well Mastadon go from album to album.
Thanks for another great "making of" documentary. I've been a fan since I first heard Blood and Thunder forever ago. Mastodon never disappoints. I'm a fan for life.
I only wish that every recording band would have as much determination, thought, imagination, open mind, care and love towards their art as these guys obviously do.
This is the power of art, taking negative energy and converting it into a blissful reincarnation that transcends reality. This is what every artist should strive to do, like these guys do. Every time. They take coal and make it a diamond.
Kudos to the film production team that put this together. Mastodon is special in that each member is articulate and can show their personality, but it's not easy to put that into an entertaining documentary. Obviously all of the band and music producers are continually amazing at what they do, too.
"Hushed and Grim" is an *absolute* masterpiece, I'm prepared to fight anyone who says otherwise 😁 Mastodon speaks to *so* many people in *so* many ways. Methinks it would take an eternity for all of us to thank them. 💜
@@JohnCena-kn9tv Its a mature album made by some of the best players in Rock and Roll, on par with Pale Communion by Opeth. If you find it boring, made you should try K-Pop or something...
Crack the skye honestly changed my life at 17 years old, It completely changed my view of music and how I played guitar. I lost a friend during that time and it really helped me grieve and since then I’ve loved all their albums old and new, every single song. These guys help me heal, so grateful for their music ❤
Its been a fkn joy to take the journey with this band through the years. From Leviathan to this masterpiece they've grown and refined just about every aspect and detail of their sound. Somehow they've managed to hold onto that edge and core that drew me to them first time I heard them. This album was a lot to digest but it was worth it, just like every other album.
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I don't know these dudes personally, but they definitely are my best friends.
Completely agree hahahaha
Yeah great fan base too, I feel we all share opinions equally and all seem to have varying yet good taste. Just a class act, all of us.
Me too.
Mine as well
I feel the same way🥹
The fact that Mastodon is still doing 90's/2000's style documentaries with cutaway bits mixed with real studio grinding makes me so unbelievably fucking happy. I cannot tell you how much I love this band.
and the skits are amazing
And I love you ❤
I wish more bands would do "the making of" documentaries. Mastodon never disappoints!
The Making of Blood Mountain was epic
They did with the album
Disappointed with the album I meant, like I get its still mastodon making good songs just so dull man, even emperor of sands had such better energy and its all been downhill (ish, I still love all of them) since crack the skye, but h&g just really does nothing for me personally
No kidding! Same goes for the making of video games or whatever you can think of!
I’ve always wanted maroon 5 making of. Mastadon, buck cherry, and maroon 5 are my top favorite bands.
"More Than I Could Chew" is the best song I've ever heard in like, 10 years. Absolute masterpiece.
It’s now reached my favorite song of all time
Very good song.
Same here
Same. Just beautiful 🖤
agreed with this
13.7 billion years, and here we are, in this moment in time, listening to these 4 guys make music. What a treasure life is.
Alright music nerds.. we need to talk. Lol. Around 32 min in this video, Brent is tracking the outro to “more than I could chew”. What really blew my mind was the producer translating the 9/8 count for him by dropping the first quarter note beat and counting up to 4 for his cue to re-enter playing. This was super super cool and shows just how knowledgeable the producer here is. He took a complex idea and made it super easy for the musician to grasp it in a fast paced studio environment where the don’t get a lot of practice before laying it down.
Edit: spelling error
i noticed this
hell yeah!
You can actually gain an appreciation for how good Brann's voice is when he sings "RICOLAAAAAAA!"
Lmao, right?!
Love Brann’s homage to Lars’ lateness in the studio. He’s got the robe and everything. Classic!
Dude him eating noodles in the corner
Even Trey's lines are straight from the Black Album documentary, legendary stuff
I lost my wife in 2020 during the pandemic. This album is the greiving process put to music. I'm sorry you guys had to write this album, but I'm also grateful 🙏
I only have a girlfriend of 4 years and I cannot even fathom the mental spiral losing her would cause me.
Proud of your strength and the pain it even takes to type that for you. My thoughts are with you, as is her love. Head up buddy.
Bless you brother, I’m sorry for your loss. 🤙🏼🤘🏼❤️
I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences. Stay strong. United by our love for Mastodon, you are my brother
my condolences to you and yours bruv
This is Some Kind of Monster upside down and backwards. Everybody's just getting along, having fun, and focused on making a record without any ego trips to establish "who is in charge."
You gotta love that piss take on Lars with the robe and all that 😂
I love it. I hate making some kind of a monster
Always said these making of videos make this band feel like Metallica if the people in Metallica weren’t complete assholes. Minus their bass players of course
This album came out during, unbeknownst to me, a rough period of my life that was to begin. Things…haven’t really gotten a lot better. A little. But it’s still hard. This album has really helped me through it all. Thanks Mastodon.
Keeping fighting the good fight brother. You got this.
I know I’m just a random dude, but I’m with you man
Ditto. I didn't "get" this album at first, even though they're my all time favorite band. I mean i knew it was amazing but i didn't get the vision(?) of it. Then my life turned into a country song. I lost almost everything. Now this album is the glue that keeps me together most days. Stay strong, you're not alone.
Your not alone brother. Same thing foe me.
A lot of us needed this album. My thoughts go out to you all.
All 4 of them showed their personal side a bit more in this making of, but seeing Brent this open and humane is what hit me the most... Props to him!
Brent is hard to take seriously sometimes, but I’m sure he’s normal in reality as are most of us. Quirky, but just a regular fella
Hushed and Grim album is a masterpiece.
No it isn't, an hour and a half of songs that just sound the same, Brent's like not on it like 2 rimes with a couple solos and like a fucking line if vocals, try listening to crack the skye then hushed and grim back to back, then tell me hushed and grim is a masterpiece
@@Ckswampz Please be quiet.
@@orcapodmedia So the guy can't make a valid criticism? Just listened to Hushed and Grim and had the same opinion. Some good melodies here and there, but I was mostly bored out of my mind, and I don't bore easily.
@@DrinkWater713 sounds like you are having expectations of their music, which is already off on the wrong foot. If you do not like it or find it boring, that is fine. Just don't pass it like it is the truth. Hushed & Grim is a masterpiece dedicated to their manager Nick John. Calling an album of this caliber "boring" is quite off base
@@Ckswampz "sounds the same?" 🤣🤣 Yeahhh ok whatever you say, buddy. What are you smoking? Hushed & Grim is a pretty diverse album. Quit expecting it to sound like something else and you will free yourself
As a close friend of Nick John’s, I can say 100%, he was honest, thoughtful and real, and did his job because he truly loved the music - period.
it sounds like it was a loss not to know him, im sorry for your loss.
Rest Easy Nick. I agree. Truly a loss NOT to have known him. Sounds like a once in a lifetime friend. Bless all he touched and loved for I know they ache for him. Love y'all.
I love how Mastodon have kept their tradition of behind-the-scenes material for their albums. It really shows you the dedication these guys have to making great music.
they just get better and better with each release. this album fucked me up from the lyrics to the song writing. absolute dream team of musicians. everyone grows and continues to outdo themselves but im especially proud of brann's vocals on this record. dude has come a long way and put a lot of work into it and it shows.
I share the same thoughts. Teardrinker had me in tears. Gigantium too.
No question. I was a mess after listening to Hushed. So fn beautiful. I was able to catch them on tour this past November. Magnificent is the only word that comes to mind 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Totally agree. But he seems to just get better every album that is quite obvious. Mr Dirty B.Hinds surprised the Hell out of me on H&G! Went from the kinda nasally "Ozzy" kind of voice to damn! Homie grew some pipes this go around!
Hushed and Grim was Great. But their Best album? You must be high😅
For me it's the first Time ever I skip tracks on a Mastodon album (Had It all and Skeletons(
@@Kokie1989 ok
Nick John is smiling down on Mastodon. Great album. Great documentary.
I knew Troy wrote Had it all himself, such a great song, it screams his genius
His personal taste is so unique
they are all true musical geniuses, i dont even know if they realize how much.
"My mom got to jam with Mastodon." Can't stop smiling!
This album is a genuine masterpiece. Well done, Mastodon.
Mastopiece
No it's not, their carreer has been downhill since crack the skye, people really need to wake up and smell how dull H&G is
This album is pure shit.
@@Ckswampz Mastodon is a lot of things, "downhill" is not one of them. They're better song*makers* now than they've ever been and Hushed and Grim is easily their most cohesive effort yet. Crack The Skye was my favorite of theirs until this arrived. Both are top tier music. Anyway, stop spamming "iT's So DuLl" under everyone's praise for this album. You're not going to change anyone's mind-I promise. Don't like it; don't listen. Let people enjoy things.
@@Ckswampz Get off the Mastodon Train if you don't like the new stuff!!! I've been on board since Leviathan and I love every album this Band's ever done!!!
I remember buying Crack the Skye when I was 13 in 2009 because I thought the album cover was cool. It came with a behind the scenes DVD. I remember watching it over, and over again. These guys were just so funny and down to earth and the music was just out of this world. Since then I have been a massive fan and would always pray with each new album we would get a behind the scenes. Thanks for this I have been waiting!!!!
Cracked the Skye is fn genius!! So beautiful.
watch the Blood Mountain extras DVD as well if you can find it. seriously hilarious
Was 16 at the time but same experience haha🤙
These guys are absolutely very funny and very talented
First saw them when they toured with Metallica, I tell ya when they left the stage I was so sad. It was my first experience in a Mosh pit, and I just remember at least two guys hanging off of a huge bald guy and him just stomping around like a giant with people knocking themselves over falling into him.
True artists. I love how they constantly challenge themselves. They’ve covered a lot of ground in their time. Each one of them is a fantastic musician and collectively they’re amazing.
Brent needs a solo acoustic album.
If you haven't yet, you should check out his work with West End Motel and Fiend Without a Face.
@@jeffkey9358 ah, you’re right, I know about his other bands but have never actually listened to them.
@@jeffkey9358 He also made an album in a band called Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. I really liked that one. I hope they release another album at some point.
The Legend of the Seagullmen...
Brent needs to leave mastodon, his musical input is clearly so disregarded on the new record, he should go and do something new
Hell yeah!!! Another documentary for me to watch hundreds of times. ❤️🤘
The best word to describe Hushed and Grim... 'MASTOPIECE'
9 albums in, and still on top of their game. I love this band so much.
I was seriously blown the fuck away by this album, it totally made my day. Out of all their albums this is some of their best work ever. Peace and Tranquility is just... chef's kiss
When I first heard this album I was a bit disappointed but then I realised my brain wasn't ready for it. Now it is my favourite all time album. An absolute masterpiece. I do have my favourite tracks but this epic journey is best listened to start to finish. Simply epic
Their music is transcending honestly. Emperor of Sand and Hushed and Grim are 2 absolutely amazing albums. Got to see them live AGAIN!
Definitely my favorite albums by them
I love this band so much and their personalities make it even better. Hushed and Grim was definitely album of the year.
51:30, It indeed helped so many of us, I'm sure. My dad passed away last December 29th in hospice after battling brain cancer (Just as Bills mother). He was diagnosed in September 2021 whilst I was overseas, due to covid restrictions I couldn't travel back home until October, I ended up booking flights on October 29th, coincidentally was the day the album was released. Whole album became my most listened of the whole year in the span of just two months. Songs like Dagger, had it all, Skeleton of Splendour, Gobblers of Dregs, Tear drinker, really hit close to heart. The whole album really conveys the load of emotions that comes with the illness & passing of a beloved one; sorrow, mourning, grief, nostalgia, etc. That part in Gobblers of Greg: “Waiting For the sun to rise So I can Say my last goodbye All that I needed from you was your warm embrace” was literally what happened with my father before his passing, he was very weak already the night before, he could’ve passed any minute, in a dark room with no one around, nevertheless, is as if he waited for my mother, my grandfather his sisters and I to be there at the time he was ready to let go. I sat next to him and hugged him as he passed away.. The week before his passing I also translated the lyrics from had it all and told him the story of this album as well, he shed tears... Bill, Brent, Troy, Brann, thank you all for this beautiful album, it sure did help me get through one of the roughest patches of my life and im sure I wasn’t the only one.
I've known them since 1997. Met Troy and Brent that year, and played some shows with FHF. When they became Mastodon I attended all the local shows they played, and they're the same dudes today. Total sweethearts. I was at a show in Hickory when they did an off night on the Clutch tour early on, and Troy told me a story about Pepper Keenan playing a copy of Remission for James Hetfield, and James asked for the copy. Pepper told him "No." Troy and Brent both said, "Why didn't you give him the damned copy?!?!". They've progressed so much since the beginning, and I always look forward to each album they release. Always gold.
They put themselves in everything, even a documentary. Awesome sketches and references
omg I love the metallica skit toward the end is great, when Troy talks about the studio being nocturnal they are making fun of a Metallica documentary where they say and are doing the same thing waiting for lars to play drums lmao
This is the comment that I was looking for lol love the reference
A Year & a Half In The Life Of Metallica!! 😂😂
😂 Absolutely!
I sat with my father during his last days, helping to look after him. Hushed and Grim describes that perfectly. He also had cancer, and so did my mom. The Emperor of Sand made his way through my family too. Now that I know the inspiration of this album, I will listen with much more appreciation.
Went to their gig in Zagreb this year and can be certain that was best show I've ever seen. Can't wait to see them live again!
I am so damn proud of our boys. Been a fan since around 2005 and never looked back. Mastodon thank you so much for so many years of great music. Now that so much time has passed your music has become synonymous with my memories, life, experiences, my own music as well. All I can say is thank you for the laughter and the tears…without sounding overly dramatic, you guys have saved me more than once. Pulled me out from under so to speak. And this documentary was nothing less than masterful and hilarious. The album itself, pure talented genius. A definite masterpiece of craft.
There’s no other band like you guys, you have risen to the top of the metal and prog world in my eyes.
This documentary was so beautifully done and Nick John would be damn proud of what you guys have accomplished here as we all are. The bond (almost wrote bong 👽 lol) you guys have is inspirational. It’s a huge reason why the music is so powerful. I love that you are all still in love with Mastodon after so many years, as I am and millions more. What. An. Accomplishment. When you stop and look back and then hear they hope to be here “in another 21 years” just puts the most natural smile on my face. Life has been very Hushed and Grim the past few years for me but I can see the big picture, the lighthouse shining in the distance, and you guys play a huge role in that. Thank you infinitely.
P.S. I have to end it with a random comment since this is Mastodon here
“Gigantium” really hit home for me. What a beautiful way to end the album ! I could only describe the tone as pure freedom like running or flying in a dream. With a hint of knowing you have to wake up when it’s done. I’m not cryin your fucking cryin 😂
“I wish I could run forever” could mean so many things. To me it has the innocent feel of a dog running through a field carefree. It’s like a sunrise after a very rough night. Although the dog in question is a giant sloth in my mind 😆
These skits had me dying laughing. I love how this video blends the silliness of the members with the more serious musical parts that are focused on the album. Great video, I love this band!
I like that they got the serious stuff out of the way upfront and then the rest of the film is just constantly laugh out loud hilarious.
I love these documentaries because we get a look at the process and reasons behind yalls incredible music.
The Beast is by far my favorite song on the album
Was hoping we'd get to see some footage of Marcus King playing that epic "Beast" of a solo.
These lads have been through so much. Loved every album and hearing them change musically over the years!
Love this "behind the scenes" stuff. You can learn soo much by watching how a great band of this caliber works in the studio.
Love how the album starts with a massive drum fill.
A big f u to all the brann dailor naysayers!
Hushed and Grim is one of your best! In a whole discography of pure bangers its hard to stand out but this album still manages to!
Gotta appreciate Branns commitment to the same hairstyle for the last 20 years! 🤘
They have so many amazing albums and they've only been around 21 years. The Hunter was the closest they've come to " Lets just make a fun album with no concept " and it's still an outstanding album.
I love hunter really much
@@skippityblippity8656 ME too. It's one of my faves. Not sure why people don't care for it.
The Hunter had a MASSIVE concept. Brent's brother in law died in a hunting accident.
Going to Ashes of the Leviathan tonight and this has already made my day! Everyone involved in this documentary thank you for bringing this to us the fans ! 🎉
Love the Lars Ulrich “a year and a half” homage when they talk about waiting for Brann to start record in the drums hahaha. He is even wearing the grey bathrobe 😂
I've been following Mastodon since Crack the Skye, and fell in love with it more than I can put into words... Have enjoyed everything they have put out since but nothing stands out in the same way. This album didn't click with me after a few listens but after watching this I'm going to give it the time it deserves. Great documentary.
I just love how Mastodon has their own recording studio right now - they deserve to have that kind of comfort 👍🤘
44:15 - damn, Troy's voice is so good. So unique.
This is an insanely good album, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to see behind the curtain with this. Thank you!
You can tell these guys really loved their manager. He made these man a legendary unit.
I can’t love this album enough. I thought nothing, nothing would top Blood Mountain - an album not only near and dear to my heart but a book mark in my own musical journey…Hushed and Grim is the very definition of music as an experience ❤️
I just wanna say this: Thank you Mastodon for making my life better with this masterpiece album
I listened to this album over and over and read Thorgal graphic novel, and it fit for some reason. I havent done something like that since i was a kid. Its so weird how an experience like that will be implanted. This album has it all, I am still digesting it
From Spain, I love you all, I watched you play in Resurrection Fest for the first time and it was absolutely wonderful...
Kinda felt the connection with your music, with every little thing I learn about your art and personalities it feels more and more genuine.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I'm glad to be a part of this family, Mastodon for life ❤️
This album is beautiful. It’s a masterpiece and another brilliant incarnation from a band that continues to mesmerise. Even singing “you had it all” out loud brings a tear to my eye. Well done boys and thank you.
I saw the dons on the tour for leviathan back in the day with Nick on guitar. I’ve been a huge fan since ‘remission’ and I’m very grateful they are still making great music ❤
I've been through loss and tragedy and I felt this album deeply. One of the best albums ever IMO!!!!
Their 'making of' videos are the best. I love the creative process and these guys are so open and fun about their process even though its clearly hard af.
One of the few bands that just gets so much better with every album! Points for Bill’s Fantômas shirt
“Saaaaay when and I’ll come running back”
❤
Thank you! This is exactly what the fans wanted when you guys released those shorter behind the scene clips on the making of this great album.
It's very rare to find some good music these days ..Thx guys!! 👌🤘
I had it all, and I watched it all. My favorite band since Hushed and Grim. Been in my Top3 for like 15 years now. Always a bloody fight to be on top of that hill. You guys have grown and become more and more virtuoso. Love to put it on when I am cleaning the house or mowing the lawn. It's also like a Golden Dagger I just have to present to people with bad taste in metal and they quickly understand that their taste is way inferior. It's so nice to have Hushed and Grim in this world, right on makes it a better place. Cheers guys!
Simply put…Hushed and Grim is a MASTERPIECE.
🤘🏻🦣🤡✊🏼
My God I absolutely love this band’s artistic talent, spirit and style. Once in a blue moon a band will come along that redefines a genre and immortalizes itself. I’ve owned every album and they just keep getting better and better. These videos are fantastic. Thanks Mastodon for the many years of great music! 🤘🔥🔥🔥
Funny how I discovered this band through Alice in chains and they became my all time favourite band. I love you Mastodon! Thank you for all the great music. It really has gotten me through the hardest times in my life.
I'm the biggest AIC fan since 1990, and discovered Mastodon by accident around 2012. I didn't noticed the connection until 2020, when they played "Again" on the MoPOP Founders Awards. Suddenly it clicked.
Same story here
Troy being all excited about his mom jamming with Mastodon is peak wholesomeness. Love it!
Loved this video. I now have a whole new appreciation for the band. I'll be digging into the discography. Thanks for this!!
I absolutely love that they just keep growing with each new record, and always bring something brand new to the table
I love this album so much! Whenever I listen to it, it never feels like it’s 90 minutes long. I enjoy seeing the making of the album too. We really get to see everyone’s contributions & what makes the music so authentic. You’re a great group of guys who collaborate so well with one another. I’m looking forward to more great music from Mastodon.
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Wait, Bill actually has AJ Fosik's The Hunter sculpture in his home? Awesome.
I love these guys, regular guys enjoying making tunes. I've listened to Mastodon for a long time now, this album is a masterpiece
You can’t watch this and not walk away a fan of these guys, and their amazing music.
The clowns. Well, Brann is DEFINITELY mad as a box of frogs.
Excellent.
Hushed & Grim is great. Wasn't keen at first, but grew to love it.
".....Brann is DEFINITELY mad as a box of frogs......"
Don't you mean Brett?
@@Baribrotzer don't you mean Troy?
Mastodon you HAVE to love them
Guys, I'm very sorry for the loss of your Manager. He handled you exactly as you would want and need. Just keep your heads up and lean on each other. Love ya guys
I Love this band so much. So inspirational and amazing musicians
Proud to have been lustening since damn near the beginning! LOVE U GUYS ❤️💯
I’d love to see them in a theater setting, where they’d play EoS and this album, back to back!👍😎🔥
Ha ha, I love how this video - as at Sep 2022 - has 80k likes and only 20 dislikes. It's just amazing, I love the album and they seem such beautiful guys. Totally appreciating Troy's deadpan surreal humour.
This album is a masterpiece ✨️
kind of new to Mastodon, and after watching this I'm hooked! True musicianship, with passion that is burning as strong today as their first album! Something that all bands should aspire to be, true musicians that don't put out crap!
This album went hard as hell. Saw them in San Diego. Lost my shit. Excellent album, dudes
It’s been on repeat on all my speakers since it came out. Thanks for the look into the magic behind it all!
Best album I’ve ever heard IT IS A MASTERPIECE
Bet you can't guess what my fav band is. So amped up to see them using a line 6 Helix. Thank you for sharing this with us for free. This is what makes me want to go to shows and purchase physical copy of the album.
The album is a masterpiece. Thank you for the wonderful music!
I know musical tastes are varied so not everyone may like their music or this latest album (I love it), but how can you not just love these guys? They are so genuine and nice and humble. I'm man-crushing.
Hushed & Grim has a fantastic album story and the creation process looks to be just as fantastic. I'm just blown away by how well Mastadon go from album to album.
Thanks for another great "making of" documentary. I've been a fan since I first heard Blood and Thunder forever ago. Mastodon never disappoints. I'm a fan for life.
Who went back and listened to the album from front to back and had a better perspective of it?
One of the very few double albums it's possible to listen to in one go - and has no "better" half.
I did
I only wish that every recording band would have as much determination, thought, imagination, open mind, care and love towards their art as these guys obviously do.
This is the power of art, taking negative energy and converting it into a blissful reincarnation that transcends reality. This is what every artist should strive to do, like these guys do. Every time. They take coal and make it a diamond.
Kudos to the film production team that put this together. Mastodon is special in that each member is articulate and can show their personality, but it's not easy to put that into an entertaining documentary. Obviously all of the band and music producers are continually amazing at what they do, too.
Thx Friend! It was fun to make!
"Hushed and Grim" is an *absolute* masterpiece, I'm prepared to fight anyone who says otherwise 😁
Mastodon speaks to *so* many people in *so* many ways. Methinks it would take an eternity for all of us to thank them. 💜
I concur and yes I to will fight anyone who dares disagree with us 😂😂
I got yer back boy!! 💪🤜🤜🤯
Eh it's ok🤣
Its kind of a boring album and pretty mellow. Need heavier and more grooving jams from them. The album I'd give a 5.5/10
@@JohnCena-kn9tv Its a mature album made by some of the best players in Rock and Roll, on par with Pale Communion by Opeth. If you find it boring, made you should try K-Pop or something...
Crack the skye honestly changed my life at 17 years old, It completely changed my view of music and how I played guitar. I lost a friend during that time and it really helped me grieve and since then I’ve loved all their albums old and new, every single song. These guys help me heal, so grateful for their music ❤
Its been a fkn joy to take the journey with this band through the years. From Leviathan to this masterpiece they've grown and refined just about every aspect and detail of their sound. Somehow they've managed to hold onto that edge and core that drew me to them first time I heard them. This album was a lot to digest but it was worth it, just like every other album.
Having your mom contribute to your band on a record is a dope family bonding experience!!