This is one of the best studio/live performances not just in metal, but music in general. This band doesn’t exist without any member, they’re all perfect.
@@sauced4183 god yeah when I got to seem them for the colors reunion tour a few years ago in Charlotte NC, it was so fucking good. They had to do a two nighter because it sold out so fast.
As someone who was front row in Philly, parallax 2 was a life time experience and I've seen them live 14 times now. Parallax 2 live from beginning to end was absolutely unforgettable
@@sauced4183 I saw them in Dallas, and I agree. The entire audience was in awe and just stood there in amazement. Sure there were a few pits, but mostly just jaws opened.
Back around 2000 or so I got to see Between the Buried and Me play what I believe was their first show ever. I think it was in Raleigh, NC. Back then Tommy and Paul were in the band, but Blake, Dusty, and Dan hadn't joined yet. Me and my friends weren't there to see them, and didn't know who they were. But about a minute or two into their set we're like, "Dude. Who ARE these guys?" I'm glad to see they're still pushing boundaries.
I just heard this band for the first time, and wow!!!!!! The really interesting and unique orquestra part, to the amazing gutural vocals, to the great guitar solos and riffs, to all the prog influences... Man... and i really like their guitar tones. They sound really precise and crunchy, but not too overly distorted. I saw their name and tought this was gonna be another generic metalcore band, but i was wrong. They almost sound like a metal King Crimson.
I am 62 and play many instruments. My son was 27 when he turned me on to them because he said ",your master" is in this band. He was correct and i love it!!
These guys Do Not get the recognition or credit they deserve dammit. I'm no huge fan either of the genre or music but their technical ability and writing is what makes this band special for me. The anatomy of and colors are my personal faves.
I just heard about these guys and had to check them out.. this is musicianship at its finest. A metal jam band. It reminds me of Cynic. This is amazing.
I'm disappointed in myself that I hadn't caught onto this sooner. Love Opeth, love djent, love classic prog in the vein of King Crimson, love bands like Ulcerate and Pyrrhon... These guys combine all the best elements of those into their sound. Paul Waggoner seems an amazing guitarist, too.
Amazing, well executed, raw, technical, progish, odd meter grooves with blastbeats, great work on the vocals. This is good shit. Apparently 93,000 people knew before me, ughh. Thanks as always Metal Blade
A couple of years ago I was suffering from the absolute worst anxiety I have ever experienced in my entire life. Placing and receiving phone calls was a very big part of a very new job for me at the time. I did the work I needed to each day but every second not spent on the phone was spent watching this video. It calmed me and made everything better when I was able to focus just on it. I'm not one to throw this comment around but this is an absolute work of art. I admit, I am one of those "Alaska and prior" fans but this is just so beautiful aurally and visually. Beautifully written, performed and directed. Thank you.
@@max3446 I actually got sober a little bit after I made that comment. Got into treatment and have since been working on my mental health. I was diagnosed with Bipolar I, Anxiety disorder and PTSD. It was a game changer. Still sober(6 years in August) and seeing a therapist. I really hated the idea of medication but I've made my peace with it. It has made things a lot easier. Sorry for the rant. Though never perfect, things are much better now. Such is life. I appreciate you asking.
Holy shit, I have goosebumps all over my body. This sounds amazing, congrats BTBAM it's no wonder they continue to be my favorite band over the past 5-6 years.
One of my favorite bands ever! Grew up playing music and one time in Portland there was a 2 story venue and I got to play a show at the same building BTBAM was playing. So fun to meet these guys and very impressed how far they have come!
No matter how many time you see or hear it, it is still jaw dropping each and every time. An absolute incredible display of musical talent and professionalism. Great work guys!
one of my friends introduced me to these guys and god damn i wish i knew them sooner. they seem to have created their own unique sound. very progressive and very heavy
Ran into yalls bass player at the most recent show in ATL. one of the nicest people ive ever met. Im really glad i got to see yall live i really hope i get to again
Colors is better. The pacing of the album keeps you listening constantly, there's no musical breaks (besides viridian) that allow you to quit listening to it at any point, and the musical dynamics cause the next song to be anticipated (how Sun of Nothing builds up and climaxes at Ants of the Sky, making each new song it's own orgasm c;). The songs also don't have much uniformity, every song is completely distinguishable and almost sound as if each song was written by completely different musicians, but the album works very coherently. Prequel to the Sequel does not resemble Sun of Nothing at all, and neither resemble Ants of the Sky, etc, they are all full of impactful moments that are distinct and pave way perfectly for each other. Parallax 2 is standard BTBAM, they've sounded like it since Great Misdirect. Colors, on the other hand, they'll never make an album like that again.
BassbaitGG Opinions are opinions, but I think Parallax II is a more accessible album to like than Colors. It took me 5 years to actually like BTBAM. I played the hell out of their songs on Rock Band, but I couldn't actually just listen to their music. It wasn't until Parallax II that I could enjoy their music. Now I really like Colors and all their other albums, but Parallax is definitely a more cohesive and structured album for me, and I think that's why it's a better album.
Aaron Chisholm I disagree on the structure, I disagree on accessibility, and I disagree on it being better. Just read what I already said for structure and it being better, but in terms of accessibility, Colors has those moments like "feed me fear", "I'm floating towards the sun", "sleep on", etc, the sing along moments. Parallax 2 doesn't have that as much, since it's a concept album and doesn't have as overarching of a reach in that regards. Don't get me wrong I love the Parallax series but Colors is just much more important on most levels. Conceptually, Parallax is better but in almost every other way I'd say Colors wins.
It's okay man, I'm in the minority who thinks TGM was their best. And if it isn't their best technically, then it's still definitely my favorite. I just love the mood of that album, it's dark and mysterious, and so raw for a progressive album. I do love the Parallax series and would call it their most "accomplished" work, but there's something about TGM that completely hypnotizes me, catches my attention completely, and works up my emotions. Cheers!
You wouldn't happen to know where that shirt could be found? I've checked everywhere, and I can only find that specific design split across 3 different shirts.
+Deconstructed 15 Because it's an otherworldy sounding scale that is rarely used and I appreciate it when bands step a bit outside of the box (not that BTBAM doesn't in other ways.)
+Whitest White I've been playing guitar seriously for about six years now but haven't really gotten into the technical aspect of theory until about two years ago. What exactly is that scale? The fact that you brought it up makes me want to dabble with it.
Neville Allen II It's a six note scale that is made up entirely of a whole step in between each note from the root. For example: G A B C# D# F. You can play it over Dominant 7 chords to start experimenting with it. I recommend the Jazz Tutorials "4 exotic jazz scales..." video. Also, it's more of a "hit and run" scale, so use it wisely or else you'll hurt people's ears 😘.
+Whitest White Protest the hero use it the right way too :) I love it but I have to be in that prog mood to appreciate it. Otherwise, I'll lose interest and skip the song and play a melodic minor song to fit my mood haha. #noonecaresss
Just saw these guys in Regina, SK. I've been listening to the their music for a few years now, but never had the opportunity to see them performing live. What an amazing performance. Great musicians!
Pure talent! I remember seeing them live in Progressive Nations 2007, (or was it 2006? can't remember :P , they were with Dream Theater, and Opeth, great concert) and they sounded just as good. They have aged well! Sounding better even!
They're all technical beasts, but Waggoner just brings such a diverse mix of styles in one single song that it's hard not to start fawning over everything they do.
both videos are absolute masterpieces and i feel horrible as a lover of metal for finding the respect so late, but oh my fucking god they are entrancing and amazing.
Watched all the behind the scenes footage before watching this performance on the blu ray Really made me appreciate the effort and thought that went into this
I don't think I've ever gone so far from being repelled by a band's sound into being utterly addicted to it, floored by it, always needing more of it, than I did for BTBAM. Their skill and creativity are insane but I don't know how one would even go about composing a song like there... Were do you even start? I finally picked this particular album up on vinyl this week, and having never learned the lyrics reading along with liner notes (Which are completely psychotic by the way, there are unperformed "lyrics" all over the album that are intended for you to read along with), it's again elevated itself to a new level for me. Digging graves... Deeper graves... *shivers* These guys are some real artist's artists.
Before meeting this band, I thought Persefone had the most versatile style in metal. Persefone is a great, amazing band, but BTBAM is simply next level. It's like a collection of expert musicians carefully chosen and put together.
Revisiting again this masterpiece after 9 years
Same
This is one of the best studio/live performances not just in metal, but music in general. This band doesn’t exist without any member, they’re all perfect.
Right here with you guys!
Amen!
back when the BAM was a fam.
Im 33 and i will listen to this masterpiece when im 66. See you there
Unpopular opinion: BTBAM performing 'The Parallax II' album in its entirety makes them one of the best bands of the 21st century.
Seeing them play Colors in its intirety was one of the most insane experiences of my life tbh.
@@sauced4183 god yeah when I got to seem them for the colors reunion tour a few years ago in Charlotte NC, it was so fucking good. They had to do a two nighter because it sold out so fast.
As someone who was front row in Philly, parallax 2 was a life time experience and I've seen them live 14 times now. Parallax 2 live from beginning to end was absolutely unforgettable
@@sauced4183 I saw them in Dallas, and I agree. The entire audience was in awe and just stood there in amazement. Sure there were a few pits, but mostly just jaws opened.
Definitely an unpopular opinion because of the genre but a correct opinion nonetheless
Btbam are literally the perfect representation of what a metal band should be and have consistently created great music without losing their edge.
That's very broad. I think they are perfect for their specific style. Totally agree about not losing their edge though
I appreciate the open-mindedness.
Like that's just like your opinion man. I'm into it though
I miss the old btbam. Mordecai, Alaska etc. but still enjoy their music now.
@@Hideousspawn13 I dont even think they have a specific style. These guys can literally play anything.
That rug really ties the room together.
Love the Patton influence that shows in this piece. The "upside down" section remind me so much of Mr Bungle, in the best way.
Between The Buried And Me sends chills throughout my body!
Back around 2000 or so I got to see Between the Buried and Me play what I believe was their first show ever. I think it was in Raleigh, NC. Back then Tommy and Paul were in the band, but Blake, Dusty, and Dan hadn't joined yet. Me and my friends weren't there to see them, and didn't know who they were. But about a minute or two into their set we're like, "Dude. Who ARE these guys?" I'm glad to see they're still pushing boundaries.
Did you see Prayer for Cleansing?
@@kekethebasedcat Nope. Never saw PFC
Glass Casket*
Do you remember the venue? Probably some valuable btbam history in there.
These guys are pretty flawless live.
I just heard this band for the first time, and wow!!!!!!
The really interesting and unique orquestra part, to the amazing gutural vocals, to the great guitar solos and riffs, to all the prog influences... Man... and i really like their guitar tones. They sound really precise and crunchy, but not too overly distorted.
I saw their name and tought this was gonna be another generic metalcore band, but i was wrong.
They almost sound like a metal King Crimson.
@@CargoManshark Wow ! That`s really interesting. Thanks!
KC FTW!
Seriously, one of my all time favorite bands. I've seen them live about 5 times. Unreal live performances.
This is the song that got me completely hooked on this band.
Same here.
Long time fan here, welcome aboard!
Kieran Wardle Will see them again next year, with Leprous and Devin. Sick lineup!
Happy 10 year anniversary to an amazing album!
I am 62 and play many instruments. My son was 27 when he turned me on to them because he said ",your master" is in this band. He was correct and i love it!!
Which one? They're all elite.
@@EAL2310 Blake Richardson, but yes for sure, they are at the top of their game!!
I love Paul's shredding glasses
These guys Do Not get the recognition or credit they deserve dammit. I'm no huge fan either of the genre or music but their technical ability and writing is what makes this band special for me. The anatomy of and colors are my personal faves.
5:20 to 5:37 is one of my favorite things. What a brilliant band.
Exactly
Pretty Mr Bungly
Musical craftsmanship at its finest.
I just heard about these guys and had to check them out.. this is musicianship at its finest. A metal jam band. It reminds me of Cynic. This is amazing.
Paul's moustache is so fabulous..
I CAN'T get enough of that switch up at 3:18
This is just PERFECT... unbelievable. Best Prog Metal act nowadays in my opinion. Very underrated band also in the world of Prog
BTBAM. What felt like 1 minute was actually 10 minutes... holy shit.
specialdefect describes my sex life, only in reverse.
specialdefect You just replied to yourself...
bmhyakiri good eye there
Musical genius.
I'm disappointed in myself that I hadn't caught onto this sooner. Love Opeth, love djent, love classic prog in the vein of King Crimson, love bands like Ulcerate and Pyrrhon... These guys combine all the best elements of those into their sound.
Paul Waggoner seems an amazing guitarist, too.
I hope they never stop making music. They are the Rush of our generation.
Gotta love the granpa specs on Paul.
There's no way you write music like this without being a genius. All of them.
Featuring L.A. Beast on drums
Have a good day!
+Sir Bomb Blake should consume a crystal pepsi before playing
Lmao
This is why these dudes are light years ahead of everyone else
Amazing, well executed, raw, technical, progish, odd meter grooves with blastbeats, great work on the vocals. This is good shit. Apparently 93,000 people knew before me, ughh. Thanks as always Metal Blade
Perfection in every aspect of metal
First time hearing this band. Unbelievably good. So glad I found this!
I got into them early this month too but I had heard them before (Colours and Alaska). Became a fan after listening to Coma Ecliptic
A couple of years ago I was suffering from the absolute worst anxiety I have ever experienced in my entire life. Placing and receiving phone calls was a very big part of a very new job for me at the time. I did the work I needed to each day but every second not spent on the phone was spent watching this video. It calmed me and made everything better when I was able to focus just on it. I'm not one to throw this comment around but this is an absolute work of art. I admit, I am one of those "Alaska and prior" fans but this is just so beautiful aurally and visually. Beautifully written, performed and directed. Thank you.
I struggled with very bad anxiety for a while and music was one of the few things that helped. Hope you're doing better now, man.
@@max3446 I actually got sober a little bit after I made that comment. Got into treatment and have since been working on my mental health. I was diagnosed with Bipolar I, Anxiety disorder and PTSD. It was a game changer. Still sober(6 years in August) and seeing a therapist. I really hated the idea of medication but I've made my peace with it. It has made things a lot easier. Sorry for the rant. Though never perfect, things are much better now. Such is life. I appreciate you asking.
As a vocalist, seeing Tommy do the "upside down dreaming" part live just leaves me with my mouth hanging open. Like fucking what dude
this. this is the best of things
This band is a mix of Dream thester, Opeth and the Mars Volta.
Lucas Vieira and bit of mr bungle 🤟🏻
System of a down,LOG,Faith no more lol
With sprinkles of Korn and after the burial
Yes, and its too much!! They're overdoing it, could be great but now it's all a mess!!
@@kgbcorvette Nah just use your brain more
What fireworks! A masterpiece! BTBAM is so great! I love it.❤❤❤
How have I missed these guys for so long...
Between the buried and me are so bad ass. My favorite band ever. They never fucking disappoint.
Holy shit, I have goosebumps all over my body. This sounds amazing, congrats BTBAM it's no wonder they continue to be my favorite band over the past 5-6 years.
Each one of these guys have compete control, and mastery of their instruments. Its awesome. I see these guys live every chance I get. Can't beat it.
And THAT, ladies and germs, is how you TRULY PROG. Tommy's vocal control is insane!
I love drummer
So good all I could do is laugh
+Andrew Cox i know exactly what you mean
One of my favorite bands ever! Grew up playing music and one time in Portland there was a 2 story venue and I got to play a show at the same building BTBAM was playing. So fun to meet these guys and very impressed how far they have come!
No matter how many time you see or hear it, it is still jaw dropping each and every time. An absolute incredible display of musical talent and professionalism. Great work guys!
So refreshing to find artists who actually give a shit about their art and put real 'honest to music' effort into it's creation.
one of my friends introduced me to these guys and god damn i wish i knew them sooner. they seem to have created their own unique sound. very progressive and very heavy
i love this band
IT'S HAPPENING, WE'RE GETTING A TOUR OF PARALLAX II! EVERYONE STAY CALM
Still one of the best metal fusion bands I've ever heard. How they don't do a world tour every year is beyond me.
Guitarist looking like a university music professor
Mixed with Lemmy ;)
Mixed with Father Time
Probably is lol.
Foghat's roadie finally got his day in the sun.
The whole band looks like music professors
Ran into yalls bass player at the most recent show in ATL. one of the nicest people ive ever met. Im really glad i got to see yall live i really hope i get to again
I know everybody is up "Colors" butt and its a good album but this is the best BTBAM album hands down
Colors is better. The pacing of the album keeps you listening constantly, there's no musical breaks (besides viridian) that allow you to quit listening to it at any point, and the musical dynamics cause the next song to be anticipated (how Sun of Nothing builds up and climaxes at Ants of the Sky, making each new song it's own orgasm c;). The songs also don't have much uniformity, every song is completely distinguishable and almost sound as if each song was written by completely different musicians, but the album works very coherently. Prequel to the Sequel does not resemble Sun of Nothing at all, and neither resemble Ants of the Sky, etc, they are all full of impactful moments that are distinct and pave way perfectly for each other.
Parallax 2 is standard BTBAM, they've sounded like it since Great Misdirect. Colors, on the other hand, they'll never make an album like that again.
BassbaitGG Opinions are opinions, but I think Parallax II is a more accessible album to like than Colors. It took me 5 years to actually like BTBAM. I played the hell out of their songs on Rock Band, but I couldn't actually just listen to their music. It wasn't until Parallax II that I could enjoy their music. Now I really like Colors and all their other albums, but Parallax is definitely a more cohesive and structured album for me, and I think that's why it's a better album.
Aaron Chisholm I disagree on the structure, I disagree on accessibility, and I disagree on it being better. Just read what I already said for structure and it being better, but in terms of accessibility, Colors has those moments like "feed me fear", "I'm floating towards the sun", "sleep on", etc, the sing along moments. Parallax 2 doesn't have that as much, since it's a concept album and doesn't have as overarching of a reach in that regards. Don't get me wrong I love the Parallax series but Colors is just much more important on most levels. Conceptually, Parallax is better but in almost every other way I'd say Colors wins.
It's okay man, I'm in the minority who thinks TGM was their best. And if it isn't their best technically, then it's still definitely my favorite. I just love the mood of that album, it's dark and mysterious, and so raw for a progressive album. I do love the Parallax series and would call it their most "accomplished" work, but there's something about TGM that completely hypnotizes me, catches my attention completely, and works up my emotions. Cheers!
Agreed. Parallax 2 blows Colors out of the water.
Love your music so much guys and thank you for coming to my shit little town all those years ago in Australia cheers
Can't wait for the 10 year anniversary tour for this album! Let's go!
These guys have been blowing my mind for over a decade now.
4:24
Xylophone player rocking a Leviathan t-shirt. Respect.
You wouldn't happen to know where that shirt could be found? I've checked everywhere, and I can only find that specific design split across 3 different shirts.
DC Blunt I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. Thanks lol
pretty sure hes the original drummer from their first album as well.
Yep, it's Will Goodyear.
Marimba*
One of my favorite bands
I love that they use the whole tone scale. A rarity in most music.
+Deconstructed 15 Because it's an otherworldy sounding scale that is rarely used and I appreciate it when bands step a bit outside of the box (not that BTBAM doesn't in other ways.)
+Whitest White I've been playing guitar seriously for about six years now but haven't really gotten into the technical aspect of theory until about two years ago. What exactly is that scale? The fact that you brought it up makes me want to dabble with it.
Neville Allen II It's a six note scale that is made up entirely of a whole step in between each note from the root. For example: G A B C# D# F. You can play it over Dominant 7 chords to start experimenting with it. I recommend the Jazz Tutorials "4 exotic jazz scales..." video. Also, it's more of a "hit and run" scale, so use it wisely or else you'll hurt people's ears 😘.
Whitest White so noted lol
+Whitest White Protest the hero use it the right way too :) I love it but I have to be in that prog mood to appreciate it. Otherwise, I'll lose interest and skip the song and play a melodic minor song to fit my mood haha. #noonecaresss
What a cute carpet!
This is one of the greatest music videos of all time.
Just saw these guys in Regina, SK. I've been listening to the their music for a few years now, but never had the opportunity to see them performing live. What an amazing performance. Great musicians!
Pure talent! I remember seeing them live in Progressive Nations 2007, (or was it 2006? can't remember :P , they were with Dream Theater, and Opeth, great concert) and they sounded just as good. They have aged well! Sounding better even!
2008 lol
Awesome! can't stop listening to this band, how have I never heard of them??!!!
This is peak music
They're all technical beasts, but Waggoner just brings such a diverse mix of styles in one single song that it's hard not to start fawning over everything they do.
Im hoping they do a Future Sequence 10th Anniversary tour cuz I absolutely fucking need to hear it live in its entirety again.
I was lucky enough to see the album played live in entirety, I would definitely do it again if given the chance, so good.
You're in luck
GUESS WHAT
HEHEHEHEH
Parallax II tour going on right now in 2023.
both videos are absolute masterpieces and i feel horrible as a lover of metal for finding the respect so late, but oh my fucking god they are entrancing and amazing.
That bass player is a beast!!!
im so glad i got this album the day of release. its too good to not own
BTBAM will never NOT be my favorite band of all time. 🤘
This is the highest level of making and playing music! Best thing i've ever heard!
Blake Richardson.
You could really put any name there, they're all just over the top talented.
Makes me feel like I should never pick up a drumstick again
This is all that needs to be said.
God's real name.
thats all you had to say
outstanding piece of work .
8:02 is how heaven feels like
Absolutely fantastic. Very talented group of dudes.
These guys always kill it.
that king crimson synth at 7:30 though
how the hell do they do it? They sound better live than on their studio recordings.
You should see em live it's insane..the played colors all the way thru no bs just straight music for an hr plus
@@Zee-hl5iu Yeah, i've seen them do Colors and Parallax II live. These guys are not the same species as the rest of us. Fucking virtuoso shit.
@@Zee-hl5iu i shit myself seeing them live man. its an out of body experience. theyre fucking kings
I like this version more than the album version actually
Watched all the behind the scenes footage before watching this performance on the blu ray
Really made me appreciate the effort and thought that went into this
ADS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SONG. WHY???????
they are incredible in all aspects. and so original, special unique
I'm not really into this kind of metal, but watching these guys play is actually quite fun. Some serious chops here!
They are in a league of their own when it comes to prog metal.
excelente
It is amazing, something like jazz but spiced up. And heavier. The missing link between jazz and some hard metal music
What a musical journey this track is
Amazing song! And in a weird way I found it soo relaxing!
The drummer rocks! :D
Man I am so happy, this band keeps music constantly on high level. I love their creativity, their energy and their lyrics. What a gift to our ears!
I almost forgot to watch this today
Btbam has the perfect road trip music. After half an album you are probably already there
It’s safe to consider them a prog band I say. Amazing, vastly underrated song writers imo. Fantastic evolution as a band/artists.
i really love how they their instruments
As a vocalist myself, seeing Tommy do 5:20 live....holy fuck that's impressive.
I've seen them twice....INCREDIBLE BAND!
2:53 DON'T CROSS THE CROOKED STEP!
I don't think I've ever gone so far from being repelled by a band's sound into being utterly addicted to it, floored by it, always needing more of it, than I did for BTBAM. Their skill and creativity are insane but I don't know how one would even go about composing a song like there... Were do you even start? I finally picked this particular album up on vinyl this week, and having never learned the lyrics reading along with liner notes (Which are completely psychotic by the way, there are unperformed "lyrics" all over the album that are intended for you to read along with), it's again elevated itself to a new level for me. Digging graves... Deeper graves... *shivers* These guys are some real artist's artists.
The Parallax story is incredible and spans through several albums.
Before meeting this band, I thought Persefone had the most versatile style in metal.
Persefone is a great, amazing band, but BTBAM is simply next level.
It's like a collection of expert musicians carefully chosen and put together.
Awesome band, awesome song, awesome recording (audio and video, especially video)!