I got teary-eyed listening to this. Music like this inspires me to songwrite and drum every day. This is like a dream that you can listen to through audio.
Paul Ortiz is his own micro-sub genre of the Djent tone influenced metal we all love. PIDjen. Poly-rhythmic Instrumental DJENt. Beautiful music, Paul. Please don't ever stop making it!
@Christopher Norris I really hope he does... Chimp Spanner, Exivious and 1980 are among my favourite bands, and they almost don't have any albums :___(
AAL, Periphery, Chimpspanner, Monuments, The Algorithm, Aliases, Skyharbour, Uneven Structures, Meshuggah, Veil of Maya...what a year 2014 is going to be...
I don't know how to describe this but Paul's music has a very authentic sound and feel. Honest, natural & unpretentious. Unlike most 'djent' bands these days
Paul, please. Continue with this project. I still listening the two albums I buy years ago. For me is a very special stuff. I think is your moment to continue working on this! I hope you can read this bro.
Paul ortiz, David Maxim Micic and Plini.. are by far my favorite guitarists .. This song is a perfect example of the quality of composing, feel and mastering.
I really hope this album comes out one day. Kinda sad that Paul just kinda vanished so hope all is well with him... but this could be his crowning achievement.
Quit it with the _djent_ already, please. This is rock guitar with more strings, more distortion, IDM and melodeath rhythms, 80s synth harmonies and cinematic ambiences. The term djent was made to describe a type of sound. It doesn't refer to a style. We need a better word for that, but djent is not it.
There have been some people talking about how they like this version compared to the new version, and I have to say, I agree with them. In the new version, the synth is pretty overpowering compared to the guitar, the guitar itself feels more condensed and missing that generally open and breathable feeling this version does, the mix also feels a bit more treble-heavy in general, the drum samples and some fills don't strike me the same way as they do here, but I think the biggest thing that bothers me is the last riff: instead of the counterpoint coming after a full run of the riff, which not only provides nice pacing and sounds incredibly cool (I fucking love the tone so much), they instead come in on the first go-about, which has always given me an air of "alright I just want to get it over with" instead of giving it the proper.. I don't know if you could call it a build-up but the sendoff the song deserves. That being said though, there are things the new version does right, which is make the synth more audible in general and adding texture, especially at the first break from the main riff, that reworked ending solo really is wonderful, and just having a final ending to the song in general is nice. I can also see where the final counterpoint riff was coming from too, in that it feels more like a pushing forward, "let's jump back in here" type of deal as opposed to what came before it (a breather from the heavier riffs), but I still think the old way is better. Also I don't know why I felt like doing this, I have many other things I should be doing, but I just love this song so so much, and I've been thinking about it a bit so. I dunno. Honestly I'm just happy to hear him coming back and making more music in general, and ESPECIALLY on stream and stuff. It's just so cool and makes me so happy.
Dear diary: It's been six long years since the release was promised. The cult still met here every week, waiting for the prophecy to be fulfilled. Would it, though?
I like the composition, but it feels like the bass guitar is too loud in this mix. The solo at 1:11 gets drowned out by the low end of the rhythm section and the same happens at 3:03. I'm also curious why there appears to be a filter at 15kHz. This is really well done for a supposed demo and I'm very excited to hear what the rest of the album is like. ReplayGain of -5.24dB is a good sign as well. Nice job, Paul.
yo TH-cam keeps eating my comments, but HE RELEASED IT IN JANUARY!!! go search "Chimp Spanner - Aurora" on TH-cam, Bandcamp (as Paul Ortiz), or Spotify and it should come up with new artwork and everything! he also released another song too! FUCKIN HYPE
Ethan Sturgill Ah yes. Right you are! (and a damn good EP it is). Hopefully things work out and this album gets completed/released. I've really enjoyed listening to this song.
2:35 This is like cocaine for my ears. Please, Chimp Spanner, we need more! Your entire fanbase has blue balls. P.S. For now, allow me to point you in the direction of Zeta - Silent Waves (Paul Ortiz and Daniel Tompkins).
now remember paul ... control that snare sound by tuning that top skin to the same key as cheech n chongs earache in my eye and the bottom skin to the key of z .... then export as an ogg fiile but not before cutting 24db at 200hz. then import that ogg file into notepad and go have a shower and by the time you get back, it will be almost loaded. meanwhile, think long n hard about giving that kick even more tick by gaffer taping a 1 inch diameter stick to the beater and a cowbell to the head of the low tom. then know that your mother and i continue to be awsomacized by the sounds you are making. everyone can rest assured that we will always be behind you to give a swift kick of motivation when n where required lol. love, mum n dad ;)
WHO IS HERE IN 2023 AND STILL GETTING GOOSEBUMPS AND STILL THINKS THIS IS BETTER THAN THE UPDATED TRACK!???!
You can’t mess with the original.
All day every day
brooooooooooooo
I truly miss this unique sound 3:31 Paul/Chimp had. It’ll never return sadly.
I got teary-eyed listening to this.
Music like this inspires me to songwrite and drum every day.
This is like a dream that you can listen to through audio.
Paul we don't wanna wait forever my dude, deliver this magic pls
Still listening 2017
Jesus Verdin The years will never matter. This shit is timeless!
Still listening 2018!!!!!!
@@brianvillage9649 2019
Paul Ortiz is his own micro-sub genre of the Djent tone influenced metal we all love. PIDjen. Poly-rhythmic Instrumental DJENt. Beautiful music, Paul. Please don't ever stop making it!
Damn, I hope this album sees the light of day some day. Benn coming bacj to this song for 2 years now.
+Nicolas Alexander Otto Same. I keep checking places on the internet to see if there's been any news. Sad that there isn't any.
:(
+Anthony Rideout NOOOOOO!!!!
Are you sure? Paul was only talking about working on it a month or so ago....
he's been talking about it for almost two years. even his facebook page is not active since september 2015 (and i just checked again, still the same.)
Who is here in 2022 still getting goosebumps?
Still waiting for this album to come out.
Me too
This is one of those "I hope the artist is ok because hes created some seriously cool stuff but I also very sincerely hope hes ok" kind of situations.
@Christopher Norris this made my evening, Chuck!
@Christopher Norris I really hope he does... Chimp Spanner, Exivious and 1980 are among my favourite bands, and they almost don't have any albums :___(
October 2020 and still waiting.
Love the album art and the 80's electro feel in it, holy shit
Blood dragon
Awesome. And now the 1000th video on my Favourites playlist.
Love his work - love this version better than the updated version.
AAL, Periphery, Chimpspanner, Monuments, The Algorithm, Aliases, Skyharbour, Uneven Structures, Meshuggah, Veil of Maya...what a year 2014 is going to be...
+Daniel Marino-Austin The only good band you listed was CS.
Looking back on this comment,
LMAO at Uneven Structures coming out in 2014..
It was worth the wait tho.
Awesomeness. Really looking forward to a new album!!
Jesus Paul finish the damn thing!
I don't know how to describe this but Paul's music has a very authentic sound and feel. Honest, natural & unpretentious. Unlike most 'djent' bands these days
Paul, please. Continue with this project. I still listening the two albums I buy years ago. For me is a very special stuff. I think is your moment to continue working on this! I hope you can read this bro.
Listen to this song all the time
If I'm having a rough day this song brings life.
Much excitement for this album!! Woooooo!
STILL WAITING!!!
Maaan that's great :) I'm so happy you're back! you've always been one of the greatest
Paul ortiz, David Maxim Micic and Plini.. are by far my favorite guitarists .. This song is a perfect example of the quality of composing, feel and mastering.
That groove in the outro is just too good 03:31 onwards is absolute gold!
Neo Maredi I could not agree more. that is my favorite part as well!
Lars Bauer i too love this bit.... makes me think of tron... its almost like a metal soundtrack to it in a weird way
I see it as the soundtrack to two android lovers riding off into the sunset vacating humanity to ruin as the impending apocalypse reaches.
Neo Maredi totally agreed
wow. yea its a good song.
GODDAMMIT CHIMP, YOU COME BACK RIGHT THIS INSTANT! Seriously though....The world needs your music!
I can't stop listening to this song. He needs to release the album already!
I really hope this album comes out one day. Kinda sad that Paul just kinda vanished so hope all is well with him... but this could be his crowning achievement.
He's around, pretty active on FB actually
Chimp spannner is like dream theatre and return to forever rolled up in some nice melodic framework. Very magical great stuff
Very awesome!! I love this track!
Awesome! Can't wait for new album!
Only instrumental "djent" that doesn't bore the shit out of me. Along with AAL.
Absolutely amazing!!! Cant wait for your new album
Damn, 6 years later almost 7 and I still haven't given up hope this album will one day see the light of day.
It will, he has written a lot of tracks and the album is definitely coming.
Nice work Chimp! I love your music, It has enlightened me.
Im still here dreaming
along with this stuffff
Where has chimp spanner been! Waiting patiently for the new album!
Whenever the album is dropped, consider it purchased!
The cover fusion in perfection with music 90' a lot ambiant sound groove smooth and rock.....pur chimp spanner sound GREAAAAAAAAAT.
& I really hope the new album cover looks like this!
Those leads are gorgeous
Get the "Under One Sky' feel from this. Amazing work!
Bro, I got your albums!! You truly unique, good tone, youRock!!!!!!
What the frick! I want to be able to play this!!
Wow incredible
this is state of the art
Where is Ortiz with this album!!!! STILL WAITING!!!
This probably isn't coming out, he had an injury years ago to his hand that usually heals up with in a few months...wonder what he's been up to
Love the vapour-wave/dolphin-wave artwork... and the tune ofcourse ;)
WHENS THE NEW ALBUM DAWGGG I SHALL PURCHASE
Somebody needs to hire this man to score major films. Hisd music is so damn good.
Chimp Spanner knows how to deliver. I can't wait for the album.
I thought Chimp Spanner was the best Djent iv ever heard!! AND NOW IT"S OVER??!!??
What do you mean it's over? I'm still waiting for this album :(!
Felipe Larenas
Well you're gonna wait forever
Actually, good news! He posted like 3 months ago in his channel that the album is almost done and he promise us that it will be released soon! :D
Felipe Larenas
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Aww man this is the greatest news thanks!!
Quit it with the _djent_ already, please. This is rock guitar with more strings, more distortion, IDM and melodeath rhythms, 80s synth harmonies and cinematic ambiences. The term djent was made to describe a type of sound. It doesn't refer to a style. We need a better word for that, but djent is not it.
I can't help it but this song makes me cry
Fucking awesome. I love the expresion and metrics, this guy rules.
yo we out here
Still patiently awaiting cs3.
Does anyone have any news regarding it?
Not seeing anything on his website or fb
This song makes me want to drive down rainbow road on Mario cart 64
goddamn that intro is so inspiring
Release the album already, will ya...............jeeeesz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2020 still bangin 🔥💪🏻
A little reminiscent of At the Dream's Edge at the beginning. I dig it.
this guy did it again
And you evolved!!!
2019 anyone?
This is way better than the updated version
can this come out now>? :)
WHEN IS THE ALBUM COMING OUT?!!!!
Hashing in some new age stuff i see ^_^ Cant wait to see what pops out on the other end.
There have been some people talking about how they like this version compared to the new version, and I have to say, I agree with them.
In the new version, the synth is pretty overpowering compared to the guitar, the guitar itself feels more condensed and missing that generally open and breathable feeling this version does, the mix also feels a bit more treble-heavy in general, the drum samples and some fills don't strike me the same way as they do here, but I think the biggest thing that bothers me is the last riff: instead of the counterpoint coming after a full run of the riff, which not only provides nice pacing and sounds incredibly cool (I fucking love the tone so much), they instead come in on the first go-about, which has always given me an air of "alright I just want to get it over with" instead of giving it the proper.. I don't know if you could call it a build-up but the sendoff the song deserves.
That being said though, there are things the new version does right, which is make the synth more audible in general and adding texture, especially at the first break from the main riff, that reworked ending solo really is wonderful, and just having a final ending to the song in general is nice. I can also see where the final counterpoint riff was coming from too, in that it feels more like a pushing forward, "let's jump back in here" type of deal as opposed to what came before it (a breather from the heavier riffs), but I still think the old way is better.
Also I don't know why I felt like doing this, I have many other things I should be doing, but I just love this song so so much, and I've been thinking about it a bit so. I dunno. Honestly I'm just happy to hear him coming back and making more music in general, and ESPECIALLY on stream and stuff. It's just so cool and makes me so happy.
Dear diary:
It's been six long years since the release was promised.
The cult still met here every week, waiting for the prophecy to be fulfilled.
Would it, though?
still waiting........
When is this album coming out?
I like the composition, but it feels like the bass guitar is too loud in this mix. The solo at 1:11 gets drowned out by the low end of the rhythm section and the same happens at 3:03. I'm also curious why there appears to be a filter at 15kHz.
This is really well done for a supposed demo and I'm very excited to hear what the rest of the album is like. ReplayGain of -5.24dB is a good sign as well. Nice job, Paul.
This guy and Piotrek Gruszka need to do a collaboration
solid track
Paul you BEAST
Kick ass beat!
2019 and still
Any 2021er's?
Most indeedely!
I can't help but to think of the Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon add-on.
Coool!
Those space leads.
Holy shit!
Sweeeet
yo TH-cam keeps eating my comments, but HE RELEASED IT IN JANUARY!!! go search "Chimp Spanner - Aurora" on TH-cam, Bandcamp (as Paul Ortiz), or Spotify and it should come up with new artwork and everything! he also released another song too! FUCKIN HYPE
Thank you!!!!!
This is damn good.
Anyone know when this is being released? It's been 6 months :P
4:26 Uuuugh dem chords is nasty and tasty they...........#naysty
the best !
Wouldn't this be album #4?
All Roads Lead Here is an EP.
Ethan Sturgill Ah yes. Right you are! (and a damn good EP it is). Hopefully things work out and this album gets completed/released. I've really enjoyed listening to this song.
Anyone else back here to listen after he updated that he's working fully on this album!?
Indeed, this song used to make me sad that we'd never get an album of this, but now it makes me happy.
Chimp Spanner.
Undisputed King of this particular genre..
It might only be contested if John Petrucci decided to enter it.
NICE
2:35 This is like cocaine for my ears. Please, Chimp Spanner, we need more! Your entire fanbase has blue balls.
P.S. For now, allow me to point you in the direction of Zeta - Silent Waves (Paul Ortiz and Daniel Tompkins).
So fucking crisp!
Sonic transportation to an atmospheric space age land.
For some reason I like this version better than the newest one
The Original Score for Blade Runner Legacy the Movie, from LA to OffWorlds !!! ( Tyrell Corp approves this message )
So much Blade Runner vibes in the intro. Insta like!
fuck yeah!!!!!!!!
Well, looks like it came out. But the demo version is still what I prefer!
The demo > the release
now remember paul ... control that snare sound by tuning that top skin to the same key as cheech n chongs earache in my eye and the bottom skin to the key of z .... then export as an ogg fiile but not before cutting 24db at 200hz. then import that ogg file into notepad and go have a shower and by the time you get back, it will be almost loaded. meanwhile, think long n hard about giving that kick even more tick by gaffer taping a 1 inch diameter stick to the beater and a cowbell to the head of the low tom. then know that your mother and i continue to be awsomacized by the sounds you are making. everyone can rest assured that we will always be behind you to give a swift kick of motivation when n where required lol.
love, mum n dad ;)
Thank you!