Hey everybody! I wanted to say thank you for your kind words! I was so winded from hiking around I was a little worried about my performance, so your support has meant a lot to me. I appreciate you all very much!
Mark is my man crush. One of the best vocalists in the scene. His approach to metal is unlike anyone else. Plus he's one of the most likeable dudes. I've been a metal head for 20+ years and never have I felt what Kardashev makes me feel. Thanks Mark. Keep on keeping on.
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me When I returned, all life came and went without me Those words move me to tears every time. I dont know if it's because I'm going through a very hard season in my life or if my heart is trying to tell me or show me something. I'm lost and this is how I feel. A long season of heartbreak and loss. Stay strong out there, and thank you Mark for being a kindperson. .
First time I heard this was just now. It had a similar effect, except I felt tingling all throughout my body, starting with the left side and slowly reaching over. Something in this song is incredibly moving and it's more than the spiritual lyrics. It is very much about that beyond which can be described with accuracy, emotion and feeling. I do believe that in some way, all living things are connected and these guys/this song does a great job of hinting at this philosophy.
I listen to Kardashev daily at this point, and I return to this video at least once a month - nothing quite matches this vibe! I’d love nothing more than to see more live playthroughs like this (although you don’t always need to hike into the woods!), especially of Liminal Rite!
"When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me When I returned, all life came and went without me" These are probably the deepest and most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. It's the end of a story that doesn't even need to be told to make you understand it
I am drunk, listening, feeling. This song is an absolute masterpiece, it will be played at my funeral. Man what an accomplishment, well done Kardashev and thanks for creating things that matter!
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me. When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me. When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me. When I returned, all life came and went without me. Dawg those lyrics are too deep i almost cried hearing this. Relates too much to my life rn
I put this here so I can read the lyrics while watching the video Once, Long ago, with eyes eclipsed - My thousand-fold mind cried "I have all answers!" I saw shadow. Shadow, my law. O, wavering journey and infinite circle. My thoughts swell with the sun as I enter the room of my birth. I saw shadow. Shadow, my law. Every footstep returns to the dirt. Two clear voices - "Accelerate replication!" "Authorization denied!" Please! Come now, wind! Bring back what I've lost! I see shadow! Shadow, my law! I'll drink in the stars and then hunt down the moon! Swaying light, shine. Distance, fade away. Opening door, O, Shrinking Sun, Compress! A diamond! Sundering roar, Opening eyes, Ignite! Be Still! What place is this? Ia raue oun soal. I stood so still. Vead cuarne courpaion. Where have I gone? laj o zeov ial andea. What words are these? Alunea, dag ua nai. When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me. When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me. When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me. When I returned, all life came and went without me. Alunea.
Wow! This is amazing. The range in his vocals, the highs, the lows, the cleans, the atmospherics, the heaviness, the peacefulness, Just amazing! Thank you for making me feel.
I'm never hooked on one song and am seldom impressed within musical genres but FUCK! The musical precision, the heartbreaking combination of musical styles vocally, instrumentally and lyrically and the fearlessness to be both vulnerable and auditorily violent reminds me that in my late '60s I still look for new musical perfection. Enthralled is all I can find to describe my love and admiration for this band and its groundbreaking fusion and honesty. I love you guys.
"When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me...when I returned all life came and went without me." Why do these lyrics evoke such longing? Kardashev has truly captured a sound and feeling like no other. Guh, so powerful
Before I clicked play: "Well, I heard this song a thousand times but I guess I should at least check out the video." By the end of it: "Must be rainin' in my flat 'cuz I sure as hell ain't cryin'... again!"
I don’t come back to this song often. Just when there isn’t much left to hold on to. This song grounds me. Keeps me deep in thought. That the world and its beyond may hold values unseen. Thanks Mark and fellow band mates. Appreciate yall in ways I hope others don’t have to understand
Range of vocals hit every point and had the band to back it up... Best part for me though was the the visual feeling shown through his hand movements. With all you see, there's no doubt he's feeling every part of it and want you to feel it too. Very powerful.
this looks like it must be incredibly cathartic to perform this song after hiking into these woods, he looks like he's experiencing an emotionally ritualistic act. i have so much love and respect for musicians like this, and ones who are this talented and innovative with stuff like the cheek stretching
watching you perform this song, not just using your vocals, but with your whole body, feeling the music and just moving to it, all while showing off some of the most brilliant, astonishing vocal skills with a variety that is just mind-blowing, must be one of the most wonderful things i have seen in a while. this is beautiful. really, really beautiful.
Why are you so underrated? You should try to get your band more popular. For me, your music - more then just a sound. Something different, intellectual, technical, so important to me. I think a lot of musicians, not only metalheads will be inspirated by yor work. Thank you guys, waiting for a new material! From Russia with love
While I whole heartedly agree that Kardashev should be WAY more popular than they are, it isn't quite simple to make your band more popular overnight. I am in a fairly successful local band here in the States as well, and we market ourselves well, play smart shows, and strive to be different from the herd. The climate of the music industry right now is just treacherous to say the least. I will say that Russian metal fans are among the best , though! We have connected with many. Much love!
They're underrated because the masses don't really want deep, intellectual and technical music. They want mindless bullshit with a strong beat and simple, easy to remember choruses just to have as background noise in their every day life. So, pop, basically. Even rock and metal seems to moving more and more towards that. Sad, really, how powerful music is and yet most people barely even scratch the surface of it.
@@ARMYStrongHOOAH17 I don't think that's fair really. Music that is aurally pleasing will be listened to and loved by enthusiasts of that style of music regardless. If not it's because either you aren't that good, or your target audience has never heard of your band. You've gotta consider the sheer amount of content there is out there... Yes there are tons of people, a majority even, who either aren't interested in, or haven't been exposed to more nuanced, deeper, complex, and less accessible music. At a first listen all anyone has is a very basic surface level understanding of the song we've just listened to... Without someone telling them there's more than just noise, or popular opinion leading someone to dig deeper, what real motivation do most people have to dive deeper and really explore the intricacies of music that isn't so "accessible?" How are they supposed to know that one day something will click and this song will make sense and become one of your favorite songs that you find something new to love every time you listen to it? Most people's relationship with music is what little their commutes in their cars allow them for however many minutes/hours a day that might be. There really isn't the time or the ability to sit there and really concentrate on what you're listening to (if you aren't a terrible driver that is lol). There's nothing wrong with that. Accessible, catchy, easy to play but easy to love music makes sense.. It serves a purpose for a large majority of the population. It's still not easy to write music that stands out from the oversaturated crowd of garbage pop to be the aurally pleasing, widely loved, repeatedly played on the radio, music listened to by audiences who require accessible music. It's still music with talent that can mean a lot to a lot of people. Do I like it? No I do not. Do I like this song? No, I didn't. It was all over the place, did a lot of goofy shit that didn't fit together, nor did it provide me with any vocals or guitar work that I thought deserved another listen. If I didn't know the vocalist from his vocal reviews I might've thought this song was a joke. That's coming from me, someone who enjoys more challenging music than your average pop/rap/country/techno listener. If I listened to this ten more times I'm rather positive I still wouldn't like it. And that's OK. It's also OK that you do like it. More than OK as I rather adore the vocalist and am all for giving him support. Basically what I'm rambling toward is if certain music doesn't do its job and illicit positive emotions in the people who listen to it.. That doesn't mean there's something wrong with the people. Just that it's not something widely relatable. If you've ever tried playing your favorite song for an open minded friend and had them give you nothing but obviously forced enthusiasm for all of the parts and lyrics you point out as the "best" parts/lyrics, the ones that really hit home for you.. Then you'll know that not everyone can relate to the music that you do, in the same ways that you do. A lyric that gives you chills, or a guitar riff that sounds complex to play and requires genius to write, to your ears as a guitar player... They aren't going to do the same things for people who haven't had your experiences and don't see the world as you do.. It's not a shame society doesn't listen to exactly what you think they should because I promise you the music they do listen to is provoking all of the same emotions you experience listening to the music you do. Different strokes for different folks right? Anyway this comment lost even me many sentences back.. Not my best work but what can ya do?
@@danielnelson4881 wow, that's a rambling-ass way of saying, "Let people enjoy things" lol. But also I agree with you wholeheartedly. Especially the bit about how easily digestible music serves a purpose for people that don't want or need more than a catchy chorus and recognizable lyrics. As long as people enjoy the music they listen to, I'm glad
Eng lyrics and my amature semi-poetic translation to russian. ENGLISH: Once, long ago, with eyes eclipsed My thousand-fold mind cried: "I have all answers!" I saw shadow, shadow, my law O wavering journey and infinite circle My thoughts swell with the sun As I enter the room of my birth I saw shadow, shadow, my law Every footstep returns to the dirt Two clear voices "Accelerate replication!" "Authorization denied!" Please, come now, wind Bring back what I've lost I see shadow, shadow, my law I'll drink in the stars and then hunt down the moon Swaying light, shine Distance, fade away Opening door O, shrinking Sun Compress A diamond Sundering roar Opening eyes, ignite Be still What place is this? Ia raue oun soal I stood so still Vead cuarne courpaion Where have I gone? Iaj o zeov ial andea What words are these? Alunea, dag ua nai When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me When I returned, all life came and went without me Alunea RUSSIAN: Когда глаза не знали солнца мой сложносочиненный ум кричал: - Верь мне, ответы знаю И видел тень я бытия Виляет путь по кругу Под солнцем распустились мысли Когда пройду я в мир чрез лоно Увижу тень я бытия И к праху шаг мой каждый 2 гласа чистых слышу “Быстрей плодись” “Не вопрошай” Прошу верни мне ветер то, что потерял я раньше В глазах все тени бытия Допью последний звездный блеск и погонюсь за отраженным, лунным Мерцает свет, свети Пространство исчезает Дверь распахнется О, сжавшись Солнце Уплотнись Брильянтом Криком оглуши Открой глаза и возгори Замри -Где это я? -Ia raue oun soal Куда ушел я? -Iaj o zeov ial andea -Слова что эти значат? -Alunea, dag ua nai Вернувшись без меня взошли ростки Вернулся я, потоки утекли, вне взгляда Вернулся я, деревья пали, вне взгляда Вернулся я, а жизнь прошла и все идет, но без меня Alunea _____________ It is very modern art feel song for me. A great metaphor for life and death. "all life came and went without me" made me cry the other day. It inspired me to explore and make a translation. It was a beatuful evening, thank you mr. @Kardashev
The sound after 2:55 is THE sound I absolutely love in a song. I'm trying so hard to find more stuff like this and it's so hard to do. It's the only sound that I feel can completely wrap up my emotions and person. Thank you so much for this.
Was blown away by Liminal Rites and am working my way back through all of the releases. All the years listening to melodic death, doom even some of the metalcore stuff I never knew that this was the sound that I was looking for. Your music moves me in a way I never knew. Thank you. You deserve all the success. Keep going!!
@@KardashevBand No, thank YOU. This is seriously some the most beautiful music I've ever listened to. From the brutal heaviness, to the slower softer stuff, to the atmospheric ambience...it's just absolutely beautiful. The tones, the melodies, Mark's voice...you guys are phenomenal! I have not stopped listening to your music since I recently came across/discovered your band. I was immediately blown away and instantly became a fan. In an industry dominated by "pop", you guys have renewed my faith in metal. Shit, in REAL MUSIC for that matter. Real, raw talent. Your music makes me proud to be a metal head lol.
I just found you last night and,as a veteran metal head,I have to say your vocals are second to none. Absolutely hauntingly beautiful. All your work is on my play list and am hoping I can source physical copies here in Australia. Masterful music.
Thank you so much for your love and support! We have vinyl available through metalblade.com and you can support us directly through kardashevband.com! :D
Thank you for listening to our music and supporting Kardashev and Kardavox Academy! We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now! Click here: kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler
I've found the only band I ever nee to listen to now... I feel like I'm experiencing music for the first time. I'm getting goosebumps and crying. Just so much beauty, and wonder alongside the heaviness I yearn for in metal. Thank you for this magic my friends. Much love and light.
my bandmate showed me you guys yesterday and I spent all day at work going through your work. you guys are the definition of huge sounding soundscapes to fuckin searing fast blast parts that just slaughter yet have the wonderful layer of tension with that glimmer of hope with the leads...amazing
I have no words for how not only this album in particular has helped me in the past few months but your whole discography is just ugggg seriously no words. Thank you.
The clean singing bit sounds a little like barroque lyrical singing, but with vocoder. Which is something I never thought would exist, and something I never thought I would like, but it is lovely!
Wow.... did not expect to shed tears watching this. I must say when the cleans came in, haven't had music move me like that before. Mark you are one of a kind
Why am I listening to this for the nth time when I only found out about KARDASHEV the other day? I hope after all this lockdown stuff dies down, you do a tour with ASTRONOID, don't forget to include London UK!
The comment to view ratio on this is a testament of how truly incredible it is. Such an inspiration. I hope this blows up and y’all get the recognition u deserve.
this is one of my favorite songs of all time. top 5. i love the raw live sound of the vocals here, but i can’t stand the edited vocals when the cleans come in for the climax, and after. it would have been even more emotional just hearing mark go clean, then hit the created language, then back to english. thank whoever for this band. they’ve made a huge impact on me
Mark, you deserve all the better things in this life, trust me. You made something thats more the one song for me... I really love it this project, totally, instruments, vocals in particular. I really hope one day to learn how to use my voice in metal and not... good luck about band and channel! An hug from UK. (But Im Italian, so choose your fav country between UK and Italy ahah).
I saw your reaction to Intra Venus and ended up finding this. Holy shit. What a beautiful song. Great diversity in the instrumentation and vocals. It was also great seeing you so moved by the music.
Imagine hiking in the woods minding your own business and you hear this. I don't know what would run faster, myself or the fear diarrhea. Great performance, Mark!!
I love how the thumbnail was the cheek moment hahaha. I seriously love this band with all my heart. I wish I could go ever watch you guys anywhere in the world.
I went from “he’s literally tugging his cheeks, human sounds are silly” to “that’s the voice of a literal angel did I die?” in like, a second. Amazing range, Mark. Also your merch link is broken, my dudes.
Never heard a song where the vocals go from the very heaviest to the very softest, saw a good deal of his reviews and it was clear his vocals where great, glad I checked out his band
Kardashev I’m actually so stoked you read this, and thank you for making the song:) Its made my day a whole lot better, I’m definitely gonna check out more by you guys!
This must be the most beautiful song created by person who was kidnapped by UFO and then was able to send this masterpiece back to the past. Thank you, Traveler!
I love this so much! I wish we could hear the part "When I return..." better on the album. Those are so impactful and need to turned up!!! Love Mark and this band!
Your vocal agility and range are amazing and rare. I do not believe that I have ever heard anyone with your vocal skills. I am so very proud of you. Knowing that you wrote the lyrics, knowing you pour your soul into your work makes me so proud of the beautiful man you have become.
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If you're watching these videos without captions, you're missing out, just saying.
Hey everybody! I wanted to say thank you for your kind words! I was so winded from hiking around I was a little worried about my performance, so your support has meant a lot to me. I appreciate you all very much!
this song rips so hard
Death growls like a beast, great sense of humor, and is a gamer....where does one apply to marry you. Ah, but a console gamer. Marriage off fine sir!
@@X8551516 its only because I can't afford a new graphics card! Give me another chance!
@@viraemia1196 Well alright, just one more :p. Not surprising though, the cost to performance ratio for GPU's is pretty abysmal right now.
dude, this was cool! i love it. scratched that itch that Xanthochroid used to. love the music!
It's illegal to be such an atmospheric band
Yeah. I've been in prison for 3 years plz help
Oh hi Mark
😂😂😂
You win life.
It's bullshit, it's not true, I did not hit her, I did naaaaht!!
Oh, hi, doggy!
Those cleans are soooooooo angelic. This is going in the favorites playlist, for sure.
Oh fuck yeah, Justin Bonitz on a Mark Garrett video? So we have Beelzebub and Lucifer chilling together!
They're amazing on their new album
It's a masterpiece and as a subtitles fanatic I'm so glad to have this habit. It's 100 times better to appreciate the band, lyrics and all
This guy's gotta be the most beloved person in the metal scene!
He is though
How come?
@@spencerjackson7072 kardavox academy
We do still have Trevor Strnad. They should be friends and be the two most beloved people in the scene!
The most beloved is Ozzy no doubt xD but this dude surely is on the top list if he gets the exposure.
I want to see this man pull his cheeks live!
Lol
Bro?
how the hell did mark even come up with that LMAO sounds like a beastly 40 foot tall goblin, fucking SICK
Mark is my man crush. One of the best vocalists in the scene. His approach to metal is unlike anyone else. Plus he's one of the most likeable dudes. I've been a metal head for 20+ years and never have I felt what Kardashev makes me feel. Thanks Mark. Keep on keeping on.
I'm going to write this out on paper and mail it to Mark. Haha
You took the words right out of my mouth and soul brother!!
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me
When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me
When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me
When I returned, all life came and went without me
Those words move me to tears every time. I dont know if it's because I'm going through a very hard season in my life or if my heart is trying to tell me or show me something. I'm lost and this is how I feel. A long season of heartbreak and loss. Stay strong out there, and thank you Mark for being a kindperson. .
First time I heard this was just now. It had a similar effect, except I felt tingling all throughout my body, starting with the left side and slowly reaching over. Something in this song is incredibly moving and it's more than the spiritual lyrics. It is very much about that beyond which can be described with accuracy, emotion and feeling. I do believe that in some way, all living things are connected and these guys/this song does a great job of hinting at this philosophy.
I don't comment ever! This song changed my life, nothing else needed.
😍😍😍
My man is FEELING it.
Fucking hell...What incredible talent...The human voice never ceases to amaze me...
I listen to Kardashev daily at this point, and I return to this video at least once a month - nothing quite matches this vibe!
I’d love nothing more than to see more live playthroughs like this (although you don’t always need to hike into the woods!), especially of Liminal Rite!
Right in the feels every time
This song makes tears well up in my eyes, and my throat gets all tight EVERY TIME..
"When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me
When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me
When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me
When I returned, all life came and went without me"
These are probably the deepest and most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. It's the end of a story that doesn't even need to be told to make you understand it
"Everyone thinks the world is going to end in their lifetime. But it never does. Because we're not that important." --Geoff Ramsey, I think
2030 AD...
2000 years after you know what happened to you know Who.
this part is just too beautiful..reminds me of emotions i havent felt in a long time
I am drunk, listening, feeling. This song is an absolute masterpiece, it will be played at my funeral. Man what an accomplishment, well done Kardashev and thanks for creating things that matter!
Traveling with the speed of light? Hm....
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me.
When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me.
When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me.
When I returned, all life came and went without me.
Dawg those lyrics are too deep i almost cried hearing this. Relates too much to my life rn
@2:57 and beyond. I haven’t the words. How? How?! Makes me cry every time.
Ive never felt so much emotion threw music before, absolutley brilliant
Man, these lyrics hits so hard "When I returned, all life came and went without me". Thank you for this masterpiece.
I have to admit, I think this playthrough sounds better than the original, I get more emotions with this version. Great work
I put this here so I can read the lyrics while watching the video
Once, Long ago,
with eyes eclipsed -
My thousand-fold mind cried
"I have all answers!"
I saw shadow.
Shadow, my law.
O, wavering journey
and infinite circle.
My thoughts swell with the sun
as I enter the room of my birth.
I saw shadow.
Shadow, my law.
Every footstep
returns to the dirt.
Two clear voices -
"Accelerate replication!"
"Authorization denied!"
Please! Come now, wind!
Bring back what I've lost!
I see shadow!
Shadow, my law!
I'll drink in the stars
and then hunt down the moon!
Swaying light, shine.
Distance, fade away.
Opening door,
O, Shrinking Sun,
Compress!
A diamond!
Sundering roar,
Opening eyes,
Ignite!
Be Still!
What place is this?
Ia raue oun soal.
I stood so still.
Vead cuarne courpaion.
Where have I gone?
laj o zeov ial andea.
What words are these?
Alunea, dag ua nai.
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me.
When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me.
When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me.
When I returned, all life came and went without me.
Alunea.
You're amazing!
Well nvm there is already subtitles for the video now so I don't need this anymore xD
@@sullylamb1020 what is the other language?
@@Jayzilla89 i honestly don't know 😂
@@sullylamb1020 found out its a made up language for the album
imagine - you have never ever heard this kinda of music. And now you are here and hooked as hell!
i still come back to this, absolutely magical
I think Mark did exceptional job all things considered.
Randomly thougth of this just now and had to come back and watch it
WoW! My body wasn't ready for this performance!
I am beyond words. These folks are really something special.
Wow! This is amazing. The range in his vocals, the highs, the lows, the cleans, the atmospherics, the heaviness, the peacefulness, Just amazing! Thank you for making me feel.
Found this because of the reaction videos. Stayed for the different screams and cheek pull. Cried because of the cleans. Fucks sake dude.
Even not being a big fan of screams, man, this is pure talent and technique. Gotta love these vocals and instruments.
Thanks so much for the feedback!
I'm never hooked on one song and am seldom impressed within musical genres but FUCK! The musical precision, the heartbreaking combination of musical styles vocally, instrumentally and lyrically and the fearlessness to be both vulnerable and auditorily violent reminds me that in my late '60s I still look for new musical perfection. Enthralled is all I can find to describe my love and admiration for this band and its groundbreaking fusion and honesty. I love you guys.
"When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me...when I returned all life came and went without me."
Why do these lyrics evoke such longing? Kardashev has truly captured a sound and feeling like no other. Guh, so powerful
Yo thanks so much for the love! :D We aim to make music exactly like that! :D
I literally teared up at 5:01
🥰🥰🥰😭😍
Before I clicked play: "Well, I heard this song a thousand times but I guess I should at least check out the video."
By the end of it: "Must be rainin' in my flat 'cuz I sure as hell ain't cryin'... again!"
Its from the onion i swear
something fell into my eyes too
Lol my thoughts exactly.
I thought that only happened to me.
I don’t come back to this song often. Just when there isn’t much left to hold on to. This song grounds me. Keeps me deep in thought. That the world and its beyond may hold values unseen. Thanks Mark and fellow band mates. Appreciate yall in ways I hope others don’t have to understand
2:36 thee technique™
Range of vocals hit every point and had the band to back it up...
Best part for me though was the the visual feeling shown through his hand movements. With all you see, there's no doubt he's feeling every part of it and want you to feel it too.
Very powerful.
What a range, especially when Mark sings at 2:56. A beautiful song that sometimes just out of the blue is playing in the back of my mind.
this looks like it must be incredibly cathartic to perform this song after hiking into these woods, he looks like he's experiencing an emotionally ritualistic act. i have so much love and respect for musicians like this, and ones who are this talented and innovative with stuff like the cheek stretching
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Every time Mark performs, it's highly emotional. This was no exception.
It's insane that you can go from black metal shrieks to growls and then to gorgeous cleans!
watching you perform this song, not just using your vocals, but with your whole body, feeling the music and just moving to it, all while showing off some of the most brilliant, astonishing vocal skills with a variety that is just mind-blowing, must be one of the most wonderful things i have seen in a while.
this is beautiful. really, really beautiful.
from 2:55 …………… pure magic. love his voice SO MUCH...….oh my god….. a transcendental experience
Why are you so underrated? You should try to get your band more popular. For me, your music - more then just a sound. Something different, intellectual, technical, so important to me. I think a lot of musicians, not only metalheads will be inspirated by yor work.
Thank you guys, waiting for a new material! From Russia with love
While I whole heartedly agree that Kardashev should be WAY more popular than they are, it isn't quite simple to make your band more popular overnight. I am in a fairly successful local band here in the States as well, and we market ourselves well, play smart shows, and strive to be different from the herd. The climate of the music industry right now is just treacherous to say the least. I will say that Russian metal fans are among the best , though! We have connected with many. Much love!
They're underrated because the masses don't really want deep, intellectual and technical music. They want mindless bullshit with a strong beat and simple, easy to remember choruses just to have as background noise in their every day life. So, pop, basically. Even rock and metal seems to moving more and more towards that. Sad, really, how powerful music is and yet most people barely even scratch the surface of it.
@@ARMYStrongHOOAH17 I don't think that's fair really. Music that is aurally pleasing will be listened to and loved by enthusiasts of that style of music regardless. If not it's because either you aren't that good, or your target audience has never heard of your band. You've gotta consider the sheer amount of content there is out there... Yes there are tons of people, a majority even, who either aren't interested in, or haven't been exposed to more nuanced, deeper, complex, and less accessible music. At a first listen all anyone has is a very basic surface level understanding of the song we've just listened to... Without someone telling them there's more than just noise, or popular opinion leading someone to dig deeper, what real motivation do most people have to dive deeper and really explore the intricacies of music that isn't so "accessible?" How are they supposed to know that one day something will click and this song will make sense and become one of your favorite songs that you find something new to love every time you listen to it? Most people's relationship with music is what little their commutes in their cars allow them for however many minutes/hours a day that might be. There really isn't the time or the ability to sit there and really concentrate on what you're listening to (if you aren't a terrible driver that is lol). There's nothing wrong with that. Accessible, catchy, easy to play but easy to love music makes sense.. It serves a purpose for a large majority of the population. It's still not easy to write music that stands out from the oversaturated crowd of garbage pop to be the aurally pleasing, widely loved, repeatedly played on the radio, music listened to by audiences who require accessible music. It's still music with talent that can mean a lot to a lot of people. Do I like it? No I do not. Do I like this song? No, I didn't. It was all over the place, did a lot of goofy shit that didn't fit together, nor did it provide me with any vocals or guitar work that I thought deserved another listen. If I didn't know the vocalist from his vocal reviews I might've thought this song was a joke. That's coming from me, someone who enjoys more challenging music than your average pop/rap/country/techno listener. If I listened to this ten more times I'm rather positive I still wouldn't like it. And that's OK. It's also OK that you do like it. More than OK as I rather adore the vocalist and am all for giving him support. Basically what I'm rambling toward is if certain music doesn't do its job and illicit positive emotions in the people who listen to it.. That doesn't mean there's something wrong with the people. Just that it's not something widely relatable. If you've ever tried playing your favorite song for an open minded friend and had them give you nothing but obviously forced enthusiasm for all of the parts and lyrics you point out as the "best" parts/lyrics, the ones that really hit home for you.. Then you'll know that not everyone can relate to the music that you do, in the same ways that you do. A lyric that gives you chills, or a guitar riff that sounds complex to play and requires genius to write, to your ears as a guitar player... They aren't going to do the same things for people who haven't had your experiences and don't see the world as you do.. It's not a shame society doesn't listen to exactly what you think they should because I promise you the music they do listen to is provoking all of the same emotions you experience listening to the music you do. Different strokes for different folks right? Anyway this comment lost even me many sentences back.. Not my best work but what can ya do?
@@danielnelson4881 wow, that's a rambling-ass way of saying, "Let people enjoy things" lol. But also I agree with you wholeheartedly. Especially the bit about how easily digestible music serves a purpose for people that don't want or need more than a catchy chorus and recognizable lyrics. As long as people enjoy the music they listen to, I'm glad
The first part was brutal, and then after the tunnel throats that sounded entirely inhuman, that was beautiful. Made me tear up a little. Literally
Thanks for the comment! :)
praise the algorithm , this is so gooddddddd
Hey thanks! :D
ok, this is cool AF. the skill & talent involved is genuinely mind blowing. much respect.
Eng lyrics and my amature semi-poetic translation to russian.
ENGLISH:
Once, long ago, with eyes eclipsed
My thousand-fold mind cried: "I have all answers!"
I saw shadow, shadow, my law
O wavering journey and infinite circle
My thoughts swell with the sun
As I enter the room of my birth
I saw shadow, shadow, my law
Every footstep returns to the dirt
Two clear voices
"Accelerate replication!"
"Authorization denied!"
Please, come now, wind
Bring back what I've lost
I see shadow, shadow, my law
I'll drink in the stars and then hunt down the moon
Swaying light, shine
Distance, fade away
Opening door
O, shrinking Sun
Compress
A diamond
Sundering roar
Opening eyes, ignite
Be still
What place is this?
Ia raue oun soal
I stood so still
Vead cuarne courpaion
Where have I gone?
Iaj o zeov ial andea
What words are these?
Alunea, dag ua nai
When I returned, all the seeds had grown without me
When I returned, all the streams, they flowed without me
When I returned, all the trees, they fell without me
When I returned, all life came and went without me
Alunea
RUSSIAN:
Когда глаза не знали солнца
мой сложносочиненный ум кричал:
- Верь мне, ответы знаю
И видел тень я бытия
Виляет путь по кругу
Под солнцем распустились мысли
Когда пройду я в мир чрез лоно
Увижу тень я бытия
И к праху шаг мой каждый
2 гласа чистых слышу
“Быстрей плодись”
“Не вопрошай”
Прошу верни мне ветер то,
что потерял я раньше
В глазах все тени бытия
Допью последний звездный блеск и погонюсь за отраженным, лунным
Мерцает свет, свети
Пространство исчезает
Дверь распахнется
О, сжавшись Солнце
Уплотнись
Брильянтом
Криком оглуши
Открой глаза и возгори
Замри
-Где это я?
-Ia raue oun soal
Куда ушел я?
-Iaj o zeov ial andea
-Слова что эти значат?
-Alunea, dag ua nai
Вернувшись без меня взошли ростки
Вернулся я, потоки утекли, вне взгляда
Вернулся я, деревья пали, вне взгляда
Вернулся я, а жизнь прошла и все идет, но без меня
Alunea
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It is very modern art feel song for me. A great metaphor for life and death. "all life came and went without me" made me cry the other day. It inspired me to explore and make a translation. It was a beatuful evening, thank you mr. @Kardashev
Very under rated band... Huge fan
The sound after 2:55 is THE sound I absolutely love in a song. I'm trying so hard to find more stuff like this and it's so hard to do. It's the only sound that I feel can completely wrap up my emotions and person. Thank you so much for this.
This song is one of a kind
Just try Amenra - Solitary Reign. Yes, it's not much similar, but who knows...
Was blown away by Liminal Rites and am working my way back through all of the releases. All the years listening to melodic death, doom even some of the metalcore stuff I never knew that this was the sound that I was looking for. Your music moves me in a way I never knew. Thank you. You deserve all the success. Keep going!!
Thank you, Karl! Welcome!
Ending that tunnel with a clean vocal "drop" or whatever was a dope move. ^_^
Big brain moves. haha
Definitely one of THE BEST bands I have EVER heard. SERIOUS MUSICIANSHIP!
Thank you so very much! :D
@@KardashevBand No, thank YOU. This is seriously some the most beautiful music I've ever listened to. From the brutal heaviness, to the slower softer stuff, to the atmospheric ambience...it's just absolutely beautiful. The tones, the melodies, Mark's voice...you guys are phenomenal! I have not stopped listening to your music since I recently came across/discovered your band. I was immediately blown away and instantly became a fan. In an industry dominated by "pop", you guys have renewed my faith in metal. Shit, in REAL MUSIC for that matter. Real, raw talent. Your music makes me proud to be a metal head lol.
I can not put into words how much I love The Almanac. I've listened to it countless times.
I just found you last night and,as a veteran metal head,I have to say your vocals are second to none. Absolutely hauntingly beautiful. All your work is on my play list and am hoping I can source physical copies here in Australia. Masterful music.
Thank you so much for your love and support! We have vinyl available through metalblade.com and you can support us directly through kardashevband.com! :D
That is lovely man, thank you, really awesome !
You guys are fuckin Gs. Top notch. The way you distort your vocals by pulling your cheeks sounds so haunting and cool.
Give me Kardashev all day, all night. Especially PERIPETY. I fall asleep to that album. Pure atmospheric genius.
Thank you for listening to our music and supporting Kardashev and Kardavox Academy!
We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!
Click here: kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler
i want a show in montreal....when the damn covid finish!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need another album like this in my life...PLZZZ 😭
Monumental
Thanks friend!
Watching his hand movements, its like he's directing the calm and beautiful melodies through the heavy chaos! I love it!
I've found the only band I ever nee to listen to now... I feel like I'm experiencing music for the first time. I'm getting goosebumps and crying. Just so much beauty, and wonder alongside the heaviness I yearn for in metal. Thank you for this magic my friends. Much love and light.
Much love my guy. 😀
This is, simply put, one of the best songs I've heard during my 36 years on this planet. The music video is also very well put together.
beautiful performance my friend.
my bandmate showed me you guys yesterday and I spent all day at work going through your work. you guys are the definition of huge sounding soundscapes to fuckin searing fast blast parts that just slaughter yet have the wonderful layer of tension with that glimmer of hope with the leads...amazing
I have no words for how not only this album in particular has helped me in the past few months but your whole discography is just ugggg seriously no words. Thank you.
Amber, thank you for sharing your thoughts on our music. I am so grateful to read that our music has had an effect on you. Stay closeby.
As is tradition mark. You are literally an inspiration through your music and the kardavox academy.
Thank you for being here with us! :D
its been a few years and this is still the best recording of this song thats out there. Mark is raw and really shows how amazing he is as an artist
The clean singing bit sounds a little like barroque lyrical singing, but with vocoder. Which is something I never thought would exist, and something I never thought I would like, but it is lovely!
Thank you, Laura! :D What a beautiful comparison!
Wow.... did not expect to shed tears watching this. I must say when the cleans came in, haven't had music move me like that before.
Mark you are one of a kind
Why am I listening to this for the nth time when I only found out about KARDASHEV the other day? I hope after all this lockdown stuff dies down, you do a tour with ASTRONOID, don't forget to include London UK!
The comment to view ratio on this is a testament of how truly incredible it is. Such an inspiration. I hope this blows up and y’all get the recognition u deserve.
this is one of my favorite songs of all time. top 5. i love the raw live sound of the vocals here, but i can’t stand the edited vocals when the cleans come in for the climax, and after. it would have been even more emotional just hearing mark go clean, then hit the created language, then back to english. thank whoever for this band. they’ve made a huge impact on me
Insane vocalist! Amazing range, and i love your hand gestures its like you're letting the music flow through you or something.
Mark, you deserve all the better things in this life, trust me.
You made something thats more the one song for me... I really love it this project, totally, instruments, vocals in particular.
I really hope one day to learn how to use my voice in metal and not... good luck about band and channel!
An hug from UK.
(But Im Italian, so choose your fav country between UK and Italy ahah).
Haha thanks so much for the kind words :) I'm glad you dig the music! And I've been to both The UK and Italy.....both are basically fantastic!
This is exactly how I picture my soul dancing when I listen to Kardashev. Can't wait for new tunes
Awesome
What an atmospheric song and such a beautiful vocals
So impressive, so hard, so beautiful... Thx for our genius music, it's a one of the most reason of life
I saw your reaction to Intra Venus and ended up finding this. Holy shit. What a beautiful song. Great diversity in the instrumentation and vocals. It was also great seeing you so moved by the music.
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed both videos!
Imagine hiking in the woods minding your own business and you hear this. I don't know what would run faster, myself or the fear diarrhea.
Great performance, Mark!!
I feel like I just watched 5 minutes of a guy fighting off a sneeze lmao. Love the track!
All about this is perfect! Vocals, variations, lyrics, is simple perfect!!!
Thank you so much! :D
I love how the thumbnail was the cheek moment hahaha. I seriously love this band with all my heart. I wish I could go ever watch you guys anywhere in the world.
Listening to Mark sing the cleans, is like listening to a angel! He is a vocal BEAST!!!!
I went from “he’s literally tugging his cheeks, human sounds are silly” to “that’s the voice of a literal angel did I die?” in like, a second. Amazing range, Mark.
Also your merch link is broken, my dudes.
He is a fucking god
@@Athenia_Orion you're too kind!
It is a pretty odd way to do tunnel throat highs, but hey whatever works.
@@incongruous4 he actually explained why he did it in his breakdown on infant annihilator unholy gravebirth
Never heard a song where the vocals go from the very heaviest to the very softest, saw a good deal of his reviews and it was clear his vocals where great, glad I checked out his band
Thanks for taking the time to listen!
Kardashev I’m actually so stoked you read this, and thank you for making the song:) Its made my day a whole lot better, I’m definitely gonna check out more by you guys!
This is a masterpiece
Thanks for the love! :D
daaaaaaamn its so much peace and energy at the same time. i just love it
it was a 8 minutes journey for me.
I'm really grateful that you like it! 😀
Fantastic!
This must be the most beautiful song created by person who was kidnapped by UFO and then was able to send this masterpiece back to the past. Thank you, Traveler!
What the f*ck! This was just pure perfection!!!
It is a pleasure to listen you!
I love this so much! I wish we could hear the part "When I return..." better on the album. Those are so impactful and need to turned up!!! Love Mark and this band!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Twice actually. It’s like energy work
Hi Dan. A big fan of your work. Love Enterprise Earth, Mire Lore and HeartSewn Cloud with an equal intensity.
I just love seeing such talented artists interact with eachother
Mark... youre a fucking BEAST. That cheek-pull tunnel sounded absolutely incredible. Love your voice, bruv.
Hey David! Thanks for the love! :)
Your vocal agility and range are amazing and rare. I do not believe that I have ever heard anyone with your vocal skills. I am so very proud of you. Knowing that you wrote the lyrics, knowing you pour your soul into your work makes me so proud of the beautiful man you have become.
Also congrats on the signing again! This cleans are Johari godlike.
Broo!! You are the best really
.... the band is awesome bless