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the trumpet player is called brass track such i good musician and if you listen closely when Steve vai comes in and the music start to pick up you can hear the the trumpet player playing the same melody as Tim which adds i nice layer
One of the coolest things about following Polyphia is, getting to know so many cool music teachers and music lovers on TH-cam. Thanks for the great reaction!! ❤
Thanks I appreciate the kind words. I’m hoping they tour after this new album is released and that Pittsburgh onus on that tour. If not I’m traveling to see them.
@@bobcieslinski Unfortunately it looks like they're only doing a couple shows in texas then going over seas doing a tour in Europe.. I wanted to see them live so bad.
The polyrhythms are one of the things I like about Polyphia- it's like a jazz band where everything chaotic comes together on the downbeat, unless they surprise us with a rest on 1 and come in on the upbeat (which they do a lot). That's definitely a breakbeat kind of thing. I think what I love about Steve Vai's part is that he's known as a "shredder" (I mean, he's OG). But instead of trying to out-shred Polyphia with notes, he does this crazy-hard double/triple bending flow section that's just insane, once again proving he's not afraid to innovate. Never heard anything like that before.
Me either Jeff. I though Steve’s solo was awesome and it blended with Polyphia so well but was still different. The his was crazy good. I’m listening all of thr time. I’m addicted.
The trumpet players name is brasstracks. He’s featured throughout the new polyphia album and he has a song he’s more featured on the album called Genesis (feat. Brasstracks) only like 17 days before their album to hear more brass!! You should def react to it when it comes out
They really do a great job of filling in the space around their melodies with rhythmic motifs that give those melodic lines a lot of drive and direction.
obviously everyone in Polyphia is a virtuoso at their instrument, but I think my favorite thing about this band is how everyone in the band gets their time to shine and they all give each other the space sonically to do their thing it seems like they all just want to write parts that service the song instead of their ego.
First time I heard this song and watched the video I was absolutely blown away to outer space. This has to be the most unusual funky, melodic, complicated impossible playing I have ever heard. Insanity. Great reaction video sir. Thanks for the video.
Damn. I have watched this music video multiple times per day lately, and still get goosebumps when Vai is building up around the part where he makes that "chirp" sound on his pickups. It's like a weird addiction. I keep wanting to play it again, but I'm afraid of desensitizing myself to how amazing it is.
I’m doing the same Joey and that chirl sound is my favorite part. Can’t get enough of this. I had this on repeat as I shot hoops in the driveway today.
I loved the way you described how seemingly unique and apart all the instruments are playing in sections throughout Polyphia songs until they emerge together to deliver hit points that just work so well together. Brilliantly articulated sir, much more so than how I have tried to encapsulate their sound
Another great one, Bob! This song gets better and better with every listen. At first I didn‘t like Steve’s solos so much, but I‘ve really grown on them. His solos are so tastefull and emotive, great stuff!
Thanks so much ManiacTobi! I feel the same way. Right now I keep listening to this over and over. It’s to the point where I just picked up my bass and I was playing that bass part. Such a cool song and I can’t wait for the whole album!
Man Scott is so freaking good (obviously so is everyone else), I love that part a 5:33 almost like a call and response on the high end. Tears in the eyes from it
Even though this song ends so beautifully you're sad it's over because it was so amazing. Well, just listen to it again like I have several times each day.
I’ve been listening to rock, heavy metal etc since early 80s and I still love it. This particular song has made me cry with happiness to see and feel legendary days of guitar virtuosos are back again hopefully. Musicianship is top notch.
Steve's solo beginning in this track is the technique he's been developing for awhile now. He is sustaining multiple bends on different strings at the same time, which gives you the delay effect in real time. There's really nobody else doing it.
9:08 "That's a neat effect" I actually watched a recorded video call between Polyphia and Steve Vai. Vai actually didn't know there would be a music video until after he already recorded his tracks. When he found out, his reaction was something like "Oh crap!" because he recorded multiple overlapping tracks. (In other words, to play it live, there would have to be multiple Steve Vais on stage.) So, some of the perceived "effects" are actually just more Steve Vai :)
Thank you. Excellent reaction video. I love your knowledge and expertise explaining what is happening. You are the only person that FINALLY mentioned what is on the trumpet. I want to know.
They're definitely my favorite New band I've discovered only a month ago...I recently had ACDF surgeries front and back of my neck at 5 levels and the sleepless nights have been filled with polyphia and chon.... thank you guys.... You can tell they love what they do
Soo cool… they nailed it with this song… Showcasing all of their talents. The main melody going on behind all the technical stuff is so lush. Just beautiful. And they tastefully weave it in and out throughout the song. (The melody the brass player does at the end)… and yeah. In the middle of Vai’s solo when they drop drop the bass and start jamming. That few phrases is Polyphia’s signature sound. I love it… I hope they keep it going and never compromise their sound for anything. Definitely one of the best (of not the best) guitar based bands out there. First band in a long time with such a great, creative and original sound. It’s refreshing for sure. Can’t wait to see them in October in Boston
Hey Ryan! They are some of the best musicians I’ve seen. This album and song is so incredible. I just saw them live at the beginning of April. They blew my mind. You will enjoy the concert so much.
Phenomenal song. Unbelievable talent. Thank you for not trying to pick apart all of the techniques and just enjoying the unearthly talent which is Polyphia and Steve Vai. Most of us watching are musicians and get the techniques broken down on other content.
I saw Polyphia live twice now. The second time was this past August with the band Unprocessed and it was the best concert I’ve ever been to. When Polyphia started, the same trumpet player in the video, Brasstracks, opened up in the song Genesis and it was super funky and the guitars and trumpet blend so well together. They sound exactly the same live as they do in the studio so you won’t be disappointed.
@@bobcieslinski aye we got a basketball fan in the house, unfortunately I am not a 6’7” Slovenian basketball phenom, I’m a 5’9” Croatian American from Jersey haha. Side note: a reaction suggestion would be the band Unprocessed, I’d recommend songs like Dinner, Orange Grove, or The Longing off their new album. The lead singer and guitarist is on par with Tim Henson in terms of talent, and he sings like an angel/screams like a demon.
I love your perspective on Polyphia. These guys are absolutely incredible, and to team up with Steve Vai is astounding! They just put up their interview with Steve on their official TH-cam channel. They chat about making the song and video, how they came up with their ideas, and even discuss how it was received by the media such as Guitar World and so on. Very worth the view. It was fun to watch musical legends just kick back and bullshit for an hour.
First of all - awesome reaction. I love the passion paired with the knowledge. I read through the comments and didn't see this but apologize if this is repeated info. Two things you might find interesting: 1) Polyphia in many ways is a 5-piece band, with production elements playing the 5th role. It's something I love about listening to them. 0:51 is a great example. Adds a really interesting element if you try to listen to the role of that "5th" member. 2) Secondly, I've always loved what they do with visual storytelling. A few people pointed out the role of the throne, but it's also worth noting we transcend this building over time. Tim starts as arguably the most recognizable member in the basement. Once Scott starts we've ascended into a windowed space. Finally, for Steve (with Clay in the center this time), we have reached the "pinnacle"/ the roof. Just a really cool touch. Again, great reaction! Loved it :)
I like the musical and visual focus of this video, when the band wants to emphasizes a particular sound by a particular band member that member is put front and center
The video is beautifully planned as well. The entire point of the throne is it signifies the guitarist who is leading that section. Tim first with his hip-hop influenced sound. Then Scott and the metal-ish vibes arrive. Then lastly Steve and there's a bluesy tone that enters and Steve does his Magic. It's the exact same chord progression in each sectio, including the intro and the trumpet outro. But in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th each Lead guitarist gives their interpretation. It's both beautifully simple and amazingly intricate at the same time. Variations on a theme like a classical composition but with a simple pop chord progression that draws us all in. Possibly perfect 🤌
you either just didn't mention it or missed it but it seems to me the flow of the video was very much a "rising" theme. Looked like it started in the basement then moved up through the song until hitting the roof with Steve.
I love the fact that you said "good spacing" as Steve Vai started. That's one thing so many new bands do poorly... it's like trying to drink from a firehose at all times... "spacing" is so very important. "There is music in the silence."
In Steve Vai's intro, it sounds like there are multiple guitars but look at his fingers. He's using a technique he calls joint shifting to play all the parts. Now in the studio he recorded them separately, but when he found out Polyphia decided to make a video for that song, he figured out how to play that all on one guitar.
I'm not sure if anyone ever said who the brass player was, but that's Brasstracks! Super amazing player. Grammy Award winner, worked with notable artists such as Harry Styles, Anderson .Paak, and BTS!
I didn’t know he worked with those artists. Wow! Thank Jonah! I think he was incredible and I don’t need to say how unbelievable all the guys in Polyphia are. I just got tickets to see them in April. Gonna be epic!
@@bobcieslinski I agree, in the midst of an era where bad bunny wins grammys having guitar heroes and true musicians unfold their talent is very, very refreshing. Saludos from Mexico City
Hey, Bob loved your reaction man, and that little note technique you are talking about is called "Joint Shifting" named by VAI himself it's hard to master. Cheers!!!
I love how every 30 seconds, on the dot, is a new song and feel. I think I heard that this song is the last on the album and is supposed to showcase all their styles on the album but could just be a rumor!
Loved to see your reaction, it was very enjoyable to see you 'get' this as I do. I cant help but think we are seeing the future of guitar based music right here, a collaboration between masters old and new.
I can see a Sustaniac (neck pickup) in Steve's guitar. This is how he got that sustained note effect with almost no picking. Really cool use of that device.
How did you record this? Every single minute detail os coming through in this video. I'm hearing stuff I don't even hear when I listen to the song itself... This is so weird! Lol
Everyone who posted something on the new song and expressed their professional opinion, teachers or musicians, all expressed themselves positively, but you chose exactly the right professional words and explained exactly how I feel... Very nice see how many professionals react to and like this song. I think polyphia likes it toooo 😊 🎸🥁🎺🖤
Huge fan of Polyphia. Really appreciate your insight on it. Can’t get enough of 5:14. Scott is just amazing. How does he even get that sound and moreover how does he come up with it in the first place. So impressive.
They've put this all on an album called Remember That You Will Die with a BUNCH of collaborations and features, and I think the brass man is from the brass group they featured on the first track.
the "effect" you're referring to is called joint shifting and steve vai invented it like 2 years ago. it's where you bend one string while the others hold
@bobcieslinski, The trumpet player is Ivan Jackson of Brasstracks. He’s a Grammy-winning producer and musician. You’ll also have heard him on Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar,” “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” and “Daydreaming.”
this song is like a history, while the song is getting harder, they are going up on the floors and when they come to the final floor, the king is there waiting, Steve Vai.
@@bobcieslinski and the cenary is changing with the song, like when they are going up, the place is getting nearest of the top, in other words, of the sky! Well, that is my observation and can be wrong, but the song is amazing and the musicians is incredibles too! nice video and review!!
Always love your Polyphia reactions, super detailed and you pick up on the many nuances of their sound. Just have to request again that you check out Plini’s many amazing songs off Handmade Cities, you will not regret it. (Also there’s a bit of buzziness from your mic or some input, may want to check the gain or something on the mic). Take care Bob!❤
Around 4:30 you talk about "featuring Scott"; but you clearly forgot the first solo he does at the very start of Playing God (when the camera focuses on him). It's extremely epic.
One thing is that whammy bar doesn't bend the strings, it releases the tensity of the strings by raising the bridge and make the strings a little bit shorter. So when you bend/pull the notes pitches higher, but when you use the whammy bar the notes goes lower.
3 guys who never visited a barber shop and a guy who looks like he was drawn for an anime comic who even looks cool when he's standing still. + Next level musical talent, what could possibly go wrong?
The trumpet player is the leader of the band BrassTracks. That lump on hos horn is some sort of midi interface I think. If you want some real insight on how this song happened, check out this long chat between Polyphia and Vai. Vai actually asks how they compose and they explain in detail. th-cam.com/video/MKCsEDWl0ys/w-d-xo.html
Look at scott's face at 6:57 you say he makes it look effortless, his face just says "fuck yeah!", you want an accurate gauge for how god like Steve Vai is, watch his pinky between 7:51 and 8:02
the intro to steve vais portion was his most difficult part, it's so clean and using his new joint shift technique, i dont think it's layered at all, its all him
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Great Review! The Trumpet player needed more of a spotlight IMO! However, I love Steve Vai! OMG! My favorite song from Polyphia I think! :)
@@BrandonMusicXL I’m addicted to this one Brandon. It’s so good.
the trumpet player is called brass track such i good musician and if you listen closely when Steve vai comes in and the music start to pick up you can hear the the trumpet player playing the same melody as Tim which adds i nice layer
Do abc by polyphia !!
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One of the coolest things about following Polyphia is, getting to know so many cool music teachers and music lovers on TH-cam. Thanks for the great reaction!! ❤
Thanks I appreciate the kind words. I’m hoping they tour after this new album is released and that Pittsburgh onus on that tour. If not I’m traveling to see them.
@@bobcieslinski Unfortunately it looks like they're only doing a couple shows in texas then going over seas doing a tour in Europe.. I wanted to see them live so bad.
@@randybobandysc2711 maybe they will swing around for next year.
i've seen your comment like 100 times now. even in different languages
@@bobcieslinski Factsss, they better come to Denver again sometime soon 😭
When Scott is back-to-back with Steve, both playing together, you can see on Scott's face that he's been wanting to do this his entire life. Love it.
Good one and I think you are right.
Scott's sweep picking in that one spot is just so buttery smooth. It legit makes me wanna cry.
What i love most about this song is how they demonstrate the versatility of one riff. These guys, to me, prove that music isn't dead.
You said it.
The polyrhythms are one of the things I like about Polyphia- it's like a jazz band where everything chaotic comes together on the downbeat, unless they surprise us with a rest on 1 and come in on the upbeat (which they do a lot). That's definitely a breakbeat kind of thing.
I think what I love about Steve Vai's part is that he's known as a "shredder" (I mean, he's OG). But instead of trying to out-shred Polyphia with notes, he does this crazy-hard double/triple bending flow section that's just insane, once again proving he's not afraid to innovate. Never heard anything like that before.
Me either Jeff. I though Steve’s solo was awesome and it blended with Polyphia so well but was still different. The his was crazy good. I’m listening all of thr time. I’m addicted.
It also fits nicely with the theme of the song. Kind of a symbolic ego death. Not sure if that was intentional though 🤔🤔
@@harrycrosswell2844 Pretty sure it was intentional. ;)
pretty sure that there are no polyrhythms involved here. straight 4/4. It's rather syncopation, especially by clay gober.
@@xtaicho2842 Yeah, polyrhythms are what prog bands play to impress themselves. Polyphia are here to entertain the masses.
The trumpet players name is brasstracks. He’s featured throughout the new polyphia album and he has a song he’s more featured on the album called Genesis (feat. Brasstracks) only like 17 days before their album to hear more brass!! You should def react to it when it comes out
Oh man I can’t wait for this album Ryan! Thanks for the info on the brass player. It’s a very cool element they added at thr end of thr song with him.
They really do a great job of filling in the space around their melodies with rhythmic motifs that give those melodic lines a lot of drive and direction.
@@tylera86 Tyler that’s a great way of summing it up. The end result is something otherworldly. I love these guys wow!
Ivan Jackson of Brasstracks.
from what i've seen other people say, they had him start the album off in genesis and he closed it off as ego death was the last song in the album
obviously everyone in Polyphia is a virtuoso at their instrument, but I think my favorite thing about this band is how everyone in the band gets their time to shine and they all give each other the space sonically to do their thing it seems like they all just want to write parts that service the song instead of their ego.
Good points Kyle and right on.
Absolutely... almost like... an ego death.... LOL
hardcore jazz band
Great reaction. Steve's use of Joint Shifting to open his solo shows his respect for Polyphia.
This is one of my favorites. Soooo awesome!
First time I heard this song and watched the video I was absolutely blown away to outer space. This has to be the most unusual funky, melodic, complicated impossible playing I have ever heard. Insanity.
Great reaction video sir. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the kind words Emerson. This song is amazing. Lots of cool stuff in this one.
Damn. I have watched this music video multiple times per day lately, and still get goosebumps when Vai is building up around the part where he makes that "chirp" sound on his pickups. It's like a weird addiction. I keep wanting to play it again, but I'm afraid of desensitizing myself to how amazing it is.
I’m doing the same Joey and that chirl sound is my favorite part. Can’t get enough of this. I had this on repeat as I shot hoops in the driveway today.
@@bobcieslinski in original video at 4:13
I loved the way you described how seemingly unique and apart all the instruments are playing in sections throughout Polyphia songs until they emerge together to deliver hit points that just work so well together. Brilliantly articulated sir, much more so than how I have tried to encapsulate their sound
Thanks Brendan I appreciate it. I love these guys. They are incredible live too.
Another great one, Bob! This song gets better and better with every listen. At first I didn‘t like Steve’s solos so much, but I‘ve really grown on them. His solos are so tastefull and emotive, great stuff!
Thanks so much ManiacTobi! I feel the same way. Right now I keep listening to this over and over. It’s to the point where I just picked up my bass and I was playing that bass part. Such a cool song and I can’t wait for the whole album!
Man Scott is so freaking good (obviously so is everyone else), I love that part a 5:33 almost like a call and response on the high end. Tears in the eyes from it
He’s a beast and so is everyone else in this band.
Even though this song ends so beautifully you're sad it's over because it was so amazing. Well, just listen to it again like I have several times each day.
All day everyday right now. I’m addicted to it. I’ve figured out the bass and the melody on my sax. So much fun.
I’ve been listening to rock, heavy metal etc since early 80s and I still love it. This particular song has made me cry with happiness to see and feel legendary days of guitar virtuosos are back again hopefully. Musicianship is top notch.
Yeah I feel the same way. What a song and a passing of the torch.
Every part of this song is so masterful and it all connects so well with that main poppy chord progression. Just incredible dude
Steve's solo beginning in this track is the technique he's been developing for awhile now. He is sustaining multiple bends on different strings at the same time, which gives you the delay effect in real time. There's really nobody else doing it.
9:08 "That's a neat effect"
I actually watched a recorded video call between Polyphia and Steve Vai. Vai actually didn't know there would be a music video until after he already recorded his tracks. When he found out, his reaction was something like "Oh crap!" because he recorded multiple overlapping tracks. (In other words, to play it live, there would have to be multiple Steve Vais on stage.)
So, some of the perceived "effects" are actually just more Steve Vai :)
Thanks for the info Joey!
There are probably pedal effects that could replicate the layering effect.
those guys are already legends...
For sure.
Thank you.
Excellent reaction video. I love your knowledge and expertise explaining what is happening.
You are the only person that FINALLY mentioned what is on the trumpet.
I want to know.
Thanks Edward, I appreciate the kind words.
They're definitely my favorite New band I've discovered only a month ago...I recently had ACDF surgeries front and back of my neck at 5 levels and the sleepless nights have been filled with polyphia and chon.... thank you guys.... You can tell they love what they do
Hope you are feeling better theses days. You picked some awesome groups to listen too. This is one of my favorites.
The chair represents their unique style added to the song, as well as the spotlight to showcase it for the first time in the song.
Soo cool… they nailed it with this song… Showcasing all of their talents. The main melody going on behind all the technical stuff is so lush. Just beautiful. And they tastefully weave it in and out throughout the song. (The melody the brass player does at the end)… and yeah. In the middle of Vai’s solo when they drop drop the bass and start jamming. That few phrases is Polyphia’s signature sound. I love it… I hope they keep it going and never compromise their sound for anything. Definitely one of the best (of not the best) guitar based bands out there. First band in a long time with such a great, creative and original sound. It’s refreshing for sure. Can’t wait to see them in October in Boston
Hey Ryan! They are some of the best musicians I’ve seen. This album and song is so incredible. I just saw them live at the beginning of April. They blew my mind. You will enjoy the concert so much.
So much a great reaction. Thanks for the elaboration altogether
Thanks for the kind words. This is one of my favorites.
Phenomenal song. Unbelievable talent. Thank you for not trying to pick apart all of the techniques and just enjoying the unearthly talent which is Polyphia and Steve Vai. Most of us watching are musicians and get the techniques broken down on other content.
I think there is a fine line between saying too much about the techniques and too little.
I saw Polyphia live twice now. The second time was this past August with the band Unprocessed and it was the best concert I’ve ever been to. When Polyphia started, the same trumpet player in the video, Brasstracks, opened up in the song Genesis and it was super funky and the guitars and trumpet blend so well together. They sound exactly the same live as they do in the studio so you won’t be disappointed.
Wow I can’t wait to see them live. I keep hearing they are amazing. I’ve got to see them. You never know on TH-cam but are you the real Luka Doncic?
@@bobcieslinski aye we got a basketball fan in the house, unfortunately I am not a 6’7” Slovenian basketball phenom, I’m a 5’9” Croatian American from Jersey haha. Side note: a reaction suggestion would be the band Unprocessed, I’d recommend songs like Dinner, Orange Grove, or The Longing off their new album. The lead singer and guitarist is on par with Tim Henson in terms of talent, and he sings like an angel/screams like a demon.
@@LukaTheDon77 lol I didn’t think so but you never know. Yes I am a basketball fan. Doncic is a beast.
@@bobcieslinski plus Luka the legend and Polyphia both hail from Big D Dallas Texas!!!
Those seven-string guitars have fantastic depth!
I love your perspective on Polyphia. These guys are absolutely incredible, and to team up with Steve Vai is astounding! They just put up their interview with Steve on their official TH-cam channel. They chat about making the song and video, how they came up with their ideas, and even discuss how it was received by the media such as Guitar World and so on. Very worth the view. It was fun to watch musical legends just kick back and bullshit for an hour.
It came up in my feed over the weekend and I saw it. Yeah that was pretty cool just hearing them just talking casually about it. Such cool guys!
Hey man, there's a high pitched buzz in the background of this video, at least on my headphones. Love your stuff, though.
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Yea i have that problem too
I think I finally found the cause of the buzz. Hopefully the new videos are buzz free now.
First of all - awesome reaction. I love the passion paired with the knowledge. I read through the comments and didn't see this but apologize if this is repeated info. Two things you might find interesting:
1) Polyphia in many ways is a 5-piece band, with production elements playing the 5th role. It's something I love about listening to them. 0:51 is a great example. Adds a really interesting element if you try to listen to the role of that "5th" member.
2) Secondly, I've always loved what they do with visual storytelling. A few people pointed out the role of the throne, but it's also worth noting we transcend this building over time. Tim starts as arguably the most recognizable member in the basement. Once Scott starts we've ascended into a windowed space. Finally, for Steve (with Clay in the center this time), we have reached the "pinnacle"/ the roof. Just a really cool touch.
Again, great reaction! Loved it :)
Thanks Leter for the kind words! Great insights and info in this video. Thanks for thr comments!
I like the musical and visual focus of this video, when the band wants to emphasizes a particular sound by a particular band member that member is put front and center
Me too one of my favorites.
The video is beautifully planned as well. The entire point of the throne is it signifies the guitarist who is leading that section. Tim first with his hip-hop influenced sound. Then Scott and the metal-ish vibes arrive. Then lastly Steve and there's a bluesy tone that enters and Steve does his Magic. It's the exact same chord progression in each sectio, including the intro and the trumpet outro. But in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th each Lead guitarist gives their interpretation. It's both beautifully simple and amazingly intricate at the same time. Variations on a theme like a classical composition but with a simple pop chord progression that draws us all in. Possibly perfect 🤌
Nice Mando good stuff.
you either just didn't mention it or missed it but it seems to me the flow of the video was very much a "rising" theme. Looked like it started in the basement then moved up through the song until hitting the roof with Steve.
omg i'd never heard such fantastic sound. That's was brilliant. mind is blowing up.
I feel the same way.
You're approach are much mature and I love you're appreciation, so enjoyeable.
Thanks I appreciate it so much!
Those pick scratches will make my day every day until the end of time.
Me too Peter. It’s my favorite part. I just scored tickets to see them for my first time. I’m excited.
I love how they slowly transitioned the tone for Vai to come in with the magic
Good point.
You, Mr. Cieslinski, are easily one of the most enjoyable people to watch on this platform. Thanks for another banger.
Wow thanks so much Will! That just made my day. Hope you have an awesome one too!
love your polyphia reactions
Thanks! This was an awesome song. I’m addicted to it right now. Yesterday I was playing it on my bass.
I love the fact that you said "good spacing" as Steve Vai started. That's one thing so many new bands do poorly... it's like trying to drink from a firehose at all times... "spacing" is so very important. "There is music in the silence."
So true Trip.
That's where Buckethead excels at imo. Even during shredding he leaves space between the notes.
John mayer is great at this. Whether you're a fan or not you have to admit he knows how to let the music breathe.
@@wishmeluck95 love John Mayer. Such an amazing guitar player and songwriter.
In Steve Vai's intro, it sounds like there are multiple guitars but look at his fingers. He's using a technique he calls joint shifting to play all the parts.
Now in the studio he recorded them separately, but when he found out Polyphia decided to make a video for that song, he figured out how to play that all on one guitar.
It totally looks that way in the video and it’s completely mind blowing that he can do that. I’m addicted ti this song.
@@bobcieslinski Yeah you can see this technique closely in his 'Candle Power' video.
Its super different from most of Steve's music.
I can't stop watching Polyphia reaction videos. Hahaha
Polyphia is so awesome and this song is amazing!
Those are 3 super awesome guitar players...
Meanwhile Clay being sad and underrated... His solo in GOAT is everything
I love his solo in Goat. He’s a beast. I love him because I play bass and his parts are sick and so hard to play.
I'm not sure if anyone ever said who the brass player was, but that's Brasstracks! Super amazing player. Grammy Award winner, worked with notable artists such as Harry Styles, Anderson .Paak, and BTS!
I didn’t know he worked with those artists. Wow! Thank Jonah! I think he was incredible and I don’t need to say how unbelievable all the guys in Polyphia are. I just got tickets to see them in April. Gonna be epic!
@@bobcieslinski ENJOY!
Unique and fresh while still brandishing a lot of old school influence. I can definitely get on board with this!
Man this song and collab was epic Steve. I’m addicted to this one.
Love your knowledgeable and insightful reactions. Keep it up!
Thanks Pauly!
it is nice to see another musician talking about this song... and this band.
Omg these guys are freakin unreal. They are sooo skilled and then they take it to another level.
@@bobcieslinski I agree, in the midst of an era where bad bunny wins grammys having guitar heroes and true musicians unfold their talent is very, very refreshing. Saludos from Mexico City
@@barbosahMX totally agree with you here.
I listen this magikal maestro song whit virtuosos all week and steel very new...big rspct from Slovenija...something of the best
came to listen to him speak about the proficiency of the band, stayed because i was lost in his eyes. great vid
Hey, Bob loved your reaction man, and that little note technique you are talking about is called "Joint Shifting" named by VAI himself it's hard to master. Cheers!!!
Hey Manish! Thanks for thr info! Man I love that part. They are all so good but that part just hits hard.
I love how every 30 seconds, on the dot, is a new song and feel. I think I heard that this song is the last on the album and is supposed to showcase all their styles on the album but could just be a rumor!
That makes sense after thinking about the other songs they released. They do tie in together.
Really appreciate how detailed your reaction is! You help me find words to explain how great this song is 🫡
Thanks so much for the kind words! You made my day.
Loved to see your reaction, it was very enjoyable to see you 'get' this as I do. I cant help but think we are seeing the future of guitar based music right here, a collaboration between masters old and new.
Yes this is a fantastic collaboration and it’s a passing of thr torch for sure.
I like that they show you can play in all keys at the same time
3:39 Even TH-cam's automatic translation translated "Scott" to "God"💀
Lol
I am only 10 minutes in and I’ve dropped my jaw at LEAST 4/5 times… my flabbers have been GASTED.
I don’t even want to know what their music sheets look like 💀💀
That’s funny Addison. Thanks!
I can see a Sustaniac (neck pickup) in Steve's guitar. This is how he got that sustained note effect with almost no picking. Really cool use of that device.
He’s a master for sure.
The trumpeter is Ivan Jackson from the group Brasstrack
Bob's reaction at 09:56 is how every guitar geek reacts at that part of the song lol.
That was such a sick part. Merry Christmas!
@@bobcieslinski merry Christmas Bob! Thanks for all the great content. Hope 2024 is kind to you!
How did you record this? Every single minute detail os coming through in this video. I'm hearing stuff I don't even hear when I listen to the song itself... This is so weird! Lol
For some reason I was getting some feedback during this recording. It all got fixed.
its like he is the controller of ego and lessons them on how to controll it
Everyone who posted something on the new song and expressed their professional opinion, teachers or musicians, all expressed themselves positively, but you chose exactly the right professional words and explained exactly how I feel... Very nice see how many professionals react to and like this song. I think polyphia likes it toooo 😊 🎸🥁🎺🖤
Man they are just beasts on their instruments. I love these guys. I hope they come around Pittsburgh for their tour. I’ve got to see them live.
Huge fan of Polyphia. Really appreciate your insight on it. Can’t get enough of 5:14. Scott is just amazing. How does he even get that sound and moreover how does he come up with it in the first place. So impressive.
These guys are incredible. I don’t know how they even come up with it either. I saw them live at thr beginning of April. Wow they blew my mind.
came back to this video. Really appreciate your reply. Keep killing TH-cam. I just can’t get enough of Polyphia and Steve Vai haha.
They've put this all on an album called Remember That You Will Die with a BUNCH of collaborations and features, and I think the brass man is from the brass group they featured on the first track.
I just did Chimera it’s awesome too!it will be out next week.
the "effect" you're referring to is called joint shifting and steve vai invented it like 2 years ago. it's where you bend one string while the others hold
@bobcieslinski, The trumpet player is Ivan Jackson of Brasstracks. He’s a Grammy-winning producer and musician. You’ll also have heard him on Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar,” “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” and “Daydreaming.”
Thanks for the info!
Your face passing 7:37 after the pan was exactly how I felt! Subbed.
Thanks for subbing!
this song is like a history, while the song is getting harder, they are going up on the floors and when they come to the final floor, the king is there waiting, Steve Vai.
Man that’s a great way to explain this. Nice one!
@@bobcieslinski and the cenary is changing with the song, like when they are going up, the place is getting nearest of the top, in other words, of the sky! Well, that is my observation and can be wrong, but the song is amazing and the musicians is incredibles too! nice video and review!!
@@Lucas-bc5ev thanks Lucas great thoughts!
i love your polyphia react bro !
Thanks man!
That's 4: awesome guitarist players.
Always love your Polyphia reactions, super detailed and you pick up on the many nuances of their sound. Just have to request again that you check out Plini’s many amazing songs off Handmade Cities, you will not regret it.
(Also there’s a bit of buzziness from your mic or some input, may want to check the gain or something on the mic). Take care Bob!❤
Thanks Jordan I appreciate the kind words and thanks for thr mic suggestion.
the trumpet player is ivan jackson
Great reaction !!
Thanks James!
Literally every moment something changes in their video is a flex
I know right. They can do that too.
Around 4:30 you talk about "featuring Scott"; but you clearly forgot the first solo he does at the very start of Playing God (when the camera focuses on him). It's extremely epic.
I think this whole album is featuring Scott. It feels like each song he’s getting his time to shine.
I'd love more than anything to have brass integrated in a full song in the album
That would be pretty cool.
Pretty sure the brass at the end is actually from brasstracks who is featured in the opening song on the album
Man, Im so exited to hear what these guys will be playing in 20 years down the line....
I know right. I can’t imagine because they are just pushing those boundaries.
You don't wanna know, I'm a music teacher too and I am a fan of Polyphia just a week ago!
Hey that’s awesome you teach music. Where do you teach?
Great commentary 👌
Thanks Leonard!
One thing is that whammy bar doesn't bend the strings, it releases the tensity of the strings by raising the bridge and make the strings a little bit shorter.
So when you bend/pull the notes pitches higher, but when you use the whammy bar the notes goes lower.
Yes technically you right. It doesn’t bend the strings it tightens and loosens them. I just didn’t choose the correct words ti describe it.
@@bobcieslinski
No problem dude.
It's just a minor thing, good video anyway.
Certainly the most complex 12 bars blues I ever heard 😆
Lol
Vai is using his new technique called Joint Shifting....Look up Polyphias interview with Vai. Vai is like their Mr Miagi lol.
The brass player is Ivan Jackson (Brasstracks)
Thanks!
3 guys who never visited a barber shop and a guy who looks like he was drawn for an anime comic who even looks cool when he's standing still. + Next level musical talent, what could possibly go wrong?
Dude that’s spot on and hilarious. If you got that kinda talent you can do pretty much anything. Lol
Jesus, Aquaman, Jack Sparrow and an anime protagonist started a band...
Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
An anime comic is called a manga. tmyk
The trumpet player is the leader of the band BrassTracks. That lump on hos horn is some sort of midi interface I think.
If you want some real insight on how this song happened, check out this long chat between Polyphia and Vai. Vai actually asks how they compose and they explain in detail.
th-cam.com/video/MKCsEDWl0ys/w-d-xo.html
I watched that video. Super cool to hear them all just talking about it casually like that. Thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I like Tim's playing but Scott's just sends me to another dimension
Everyone of these guys are on another planet with their playing. I saw them live last October. They blew my mind.
Look at scott's face at 6:57 you say he makes it look effortless, his face just says "fuck yeah!", you want an accurate gauge for how god like Steve Vai is, watch his pinky between 7:51 and 8:02
Both incredible. They are total beasts! Amazing!
I saw you light up when the horns kicked up at the end 😏
Oh yeah total surprise in this song. I heard there will be more from him on the album.
YES THAT WHAT I SAYING IF STEVE VAI Was ever looking for a band he fix right in is this one
Brasstracks is the brass player at the end of the video
Thanks Deborah!
Steve.Via literally used only note and shifted it 100 times to blow your mind
Incredible
the intro to steve vais portion was his most difficult part, it's so clean and using his new joint shift technique, i dont think it's layered at all, its all him
He’s so incredible and this collab was awesome!
Something I have noticed with them is that they compose most of their songs with real movements.
They are amazing. I actually have tickets to see them in April. I can’t wait to see them live.
The brass player is brasstracks. Not sure of his name but his music is very good.
Finally someone speaks of Scott Le Paige.
He’s a beast too. They all are.
ok everyone noticed that whoever is on the throne is on the turn to kick ass right?
The torch has been passed
For sure.
This is a my first polyphia song an I'm very happy w where I came in. An ofc ik Steve lol
It’s an awesome one for sure Logan.