+UnlinealHand Thanks a lot! I spent so much time working on this one as I knew I had to top Atlas Novus... even when it was done there is no way for me to know until you guys get to hear it lol. I had my fingers crossed! -chris
It's pretty insane that they just get better and better with every album in terms of songwriting. When Atlas Novus dropped I thought that that was probably the pinnacle of modern prog considering single songs, though I prefer The Collective as… a collective. Yet V came together and smashed everything for me. Album of the year, and remember that it dropped the same year as the Juggernauts.
This is my personal opinion.. But, I do however think that every album that Scale The Summit has released after Monument, is fantastic. Release after release, they have improved their progressive metal prowess and ventured further into the space of instrumental and advanced metal. Not to drag this out, I do believe that Scale The Summit have truly overcome all of their previous records and delievered a sensational and gripping album that may, more or less epitomize their sound; with the release of "V". Bravo guys, I just got my copy on vinyl today!
+Brady MatthewBradyQueen I agree with you. I remember first hearing Carving Desert Canyons after it first came out and I was blown away by how technical yet melodic it was and the Collective raised that bar and somehow doing it again and again for The Migration and V. The tab books have kept me playing guitar too which Im thankful for.
Really love the more ambient, jazz direction you took with this album as a whole. It is all so soothing to listen to. Perfect for meditation. Keep up the great work, guys!
I'm not a guitarist. Nor do I really wanna learn since I haven't gotten to marks level on bass yet haha. But all I can say is hot damn. That is one sexy Strandberg!
Appreciate that and thanks! but its just putting in the hours each day to practice! Plus you have unlimited free content to learn from online as well! -Chris
I just saw Scale the Summit live this past Tuesday at the Roxy... while having to study for a final for the following day and I have to say it was worth pulling the all nighter because seeing them live is amazing. I was so close to getting a guitar pick from Chris but sadly I didn't but nonetheless amazing show can't wait till they are in the LA area again because for sure I'm going.
I swear. Every single track on this one song just makes my heart so happy. All of you guys are phenomenal musicians, and I can't wait to finally get to see you live in SC, in April!
scalethesummit Chris I am an older player but can appreciate a brand new take on a skill known as tapping... is actually pretty hard to master and you've taken my interest in guitar to a whole other dimension!
Thanks a lot! You should look into slap stuff as well for guitar. Check out our song Royal Orphan, its totally different approach to guitar, really fun to play! -Chris
Wow,funny you should mention that! I was just checking out your song Royal Orphan, in my truck, on my way home from my bandshell up at The Burn Brae Mansion, in Glen Spey N.Y., this morning ! We hosted Randy Jackson from Zebra there last night,and he did a great job with his 12 string acoustic. Royal Orphan showed me what is possible with slap technique,a skill which I have yet to master. I noticed you took some treble out of your sound,to get more of a bass feel to it.You do that well,and the composition is awesome of the song ! We just finished the recording of our last album which is just some old school hardcore/crossover stuff, but my next one with my band Chaotic Realm will have some shred style to it, hopefully with some good tapping at least!
so what will you guys do a playthrough of next? I'd love to see a bass video for this. Mark's part in this song is phenomenal, not to downplay the guitar and drumming.
Chris, you inspired me to buy another 7-string to play in standard. It's too tedious to tune my Floyd Rose 7-string to standard (especially since all the strings are 7-5 half-steps down)
Chris, in the information section you mention gear used but don't list what amp you use, could you clear that up? I'm assuming axe-fx but want to find out for certain. Great playing as always, and absolutely loved V, was my favourite album of 2015.
Lucifer practice that’s all it is! But I’m pretty sure you already know that 😎I almost have it down. I’m just trying to clean up the solo bend timing so I like to watch the master go to work and pass down the knowledge. Glad your learning, we need more musicians out there, they are a scarce breed.
saul orozco well, the exam was 2 months ago... got 89% from the judges (for this song, wing and prayer from mike stern and still got the blues from gary moore) and yeahh, musicians are getting scarce, but its kinda logical, our wages are next to nothing if we dont teach (or are wickedly famous)
+Miguel Perez Yeah its just because they look like EMG's and you cant see the Seymour Duncan logo on them, I just recently switched to SD... hasn't been officially announced yet though. Late Jan it should be posted. -chris
Just refound this song after years of not listening. One of my favorite intros to any song. So beautiful and intricate
1:15 I love how STS can be heavy without even distorting their guitars.
+David Lara you calling me fat?
scalethesummit yeah :D
Never ceases to amaze me that the one "clean tapping song" on each new STS record gets better and better
+UnlinealHand Thanks a lot! I spent so much time working on this one as I knew I had to top Atlas Novus... even when it was done there is no way for me to know until you guys get to hear it lol. I had my fingers crossed! -chris
+scalethesummit You kill it everytime! I havent listened to a song on V without listening to the whole damn album
+Dabbing Dan Same here, still dont know each song name
+scalethesummit With this upload of this and Soria Moria, my two favourite tracks off of V are finally both available as play-throughs :D
Thanks guys.
+scalethesummit Now the question is, can you top Oort Cloud on you guys' next album?
Where's my Mark Mitchell play through for this song? Amazing bass licks here.
+Broshmosh this and then some
+Broshmosh The bass playthrough is now up on this channel :)
Who the hell is Mark MiTchell?
It's pretty insane that they just get better and better with every album in terms of songwriting. When Atlas Novus dropped I thought that that was probably the pinnacle of modern prog considering single songs, though I prefer The Collective as… a collective. Yet V came together and smashed everything for me. Album of the year, and remember that it dropped the same year as the Juggernauts.
+PhillipFry3000 hey thanks man! appreciate that. -chris
2:12 look at his head move, the fuckin' groove on it
so devastating and beautiful.... and complex
This is my personal opinion.. But, I do however think that every album that Scale The Summit has released after Monument, is fantastic. Release after release, they have improved their progressive metal prowess and ventured further into the space of instrumental and advanced metal. Not to drag this out, I do believe that Scale The Summit have truly overcome all of their previous records and delievered a sensational and gripping album that may, more or less epitomize their sound; with the release of "V". Bravo guys, I just got my copy on vinyl today!
+Brady MatthewBradyQueen Wow man, thanks a ton! Great to hear that, enjoy the vinyl spins!
+scalethesummit Absolutely and youre welcome!
+Brady MatthewBradyQueen I agree with you. I remember first hearing Carving Desert Canyons after it first came out and I was blown away by how technical yet melodic it was and the Collective raised that bar and somehow doing it again and again for The Migration and V. The tab books have kept me playing guitar too which Im thankful for.
That bass. Wow. This is awesome
Really love the more ambient, jazz direction you took with this album as a whole. It is all so soothing to listen to. Perfect for meditation. Keep up the great work, guys!
This is so beautiful
Love this song off the new album can't wait to see THE GOLDEN BIRD next
Beautiful, intricate, technical, with soul and heart...
i love it!
2015 album of the year easy.
I'm not a guitarist. Nor do I really wanna learn since I haven't gotten to marks level on bass yet haha. But all I can say is hot damn. That is one sexy Strandberg!
Chris Letchford you are amazing. Please teach my son how to play guitar.
Appreciate that and thanks! but its just putting in the hours each day to practice! Plus you have unlimited free content to learn from online as well! -Chris
I just saw Scale the Summit live this past Tuesday at the Roxy... while having to study for a final for the following day and I have to say it was worth pulling the all nighter because seeing them live is amazing. I was so close to getting a guitar pick from Chris but sadly I didn't but nonetheless amazing show can't wait till they are in the LA area again because for sure I'm going.
So fucking good. Been waiting for this since the record came out
holy moly this is art at its finest
thanks!
I swear. Every single track on this one song just makes my heart so happy.
All of you guys are phenomenal musicians, and I can't wait to finally get to see you live in SC, in April!
You Guys are Great Together!! Rock On! :D
Amazing tonalities...tapping at a new dimension!
Thanks Arthur! -chris
scalethesummit Chris I am an older player but can appreciate a brand new take on a skill known as tapping... is actually pretty hard to master and you've taken my interest in guitar to a whole other dimension!
Thanks a lot! You should look into slap stuff as well for guitar. Check out our song Royal Orphan, its totally different approach to guitar, really fun to play! -Chris
Wow,funny you should mention that! I was just checking out your song Royal Orphan, in my truck, on my way home from my bandshell up at The Burn Brae Mansion, in Glen Spey N.Y., this morning ! We hosted Randy Jackson from Zebra there last night,and he did a great job with his 12 string acoustic. Royal Orphan showed me what is possible with slap technique,a skill which I have yet to master. I noticed you took some treble out of your sound,to get more of a bass feel to it.You do that well,and the composition is awesome of the song ! We just finished the recording of our last album which is just some old school hardcore/crossover stuff, but my next one with my band Chaotic Realm will have some shred style to it, hopefully with some good tapping at least!
Nice, glad you dug it! You have to add some tapping to that record then!
Both guitar and bass are amazing!
That is a beautiful instrument. I must have one.
so what will you guys do a playthrough of next? I'd love to see a bass video for this. Mark's part in this song is phenomenal, not to downplay the guitar and drumming.
phenomenal.
Never really fell in love with this song. Phenomenal playing regardless.
+Harrison Bade I wish they kept the song mostly like the beginning.... it almost sounds like a ho-down towards the end
+John Crichton literally suppose to be a ho down!
@@thechrisletchford And it sounds so damn good!!
Love you guys :) Use to have "Oort Cloud" as a username haha
love the music stories and techniques. u da man
Well holy shit and goddamn if this isn't amazing.
Chris, you inspired me to buy another 7-string to play in standard. It's too tedious to tune my Floyd Rose 7-string to standard (especially since all the strings are 7-5 half-steps down)
E-A-E-A-D-F♯-B, for those who may be wondering. .74-.13 string gauges.
I don't think anyone was wondering...
What the fuck kind of tuning is that? I'm DISGUSTED
This is the kind of guitar play King Crimson loves to do.
Fantastic! Thanks Chris
I love you guys.
pretty addictive 1:15
3:08 is the only part of the whole album im still not quite 100% on but i'm slowly getting there.
+LandoCowDelicion who doesnt love a good ol fashion ho down? -chris
+scalethesummit not me (;
scalethesummit See that's the problem i thought it was a hootenanny
+LandoCowDelicion That part is so trippy when you're stoned, especially when the snare comes in.
hell yeah
You're my favourite guitarist.
much love! killer new axe too homie! ^_^
Chris, in the information section you mention gear used but don't list what amp you use, could you clear that up? I'm assuming axe-fx but want to find out for certain. Great playing as always, and absolutely loved V, was my favourite album of 2015.
fucking awsome.. From PORTUGAL with love
Yessssssss. Killer, Chris!!
You're amazing man
Just listening to Marks' backing track, I can tell you guys get along well lmao.
Atlas Novus 2.0 or The Levitated 3.0 your choice guys :)
4:17 what is that called? the type of harmonic he does.
its just a pinch harmonic with a wide vibrato - chris
How do you articulate so well with the left hand while tapping?
+dlamey8015 you can do anything if you practice hard enough.
Well... I love this song, so I told my guitar teacher I was gonna do this at my exam in december... he lost his mind when I said that
Lucifer practice that’s all it is! But I’m pretty sure you already know that 😎I almost have it down. I’m just trying to clean up the solo bend timing so I like to watch the master go to work and pass down the knowledge. Glad your learning, we need more musicians out there, they are a scarce breed.
saul orozco well, the exam was 2 months ago... got 89% from the judges (for this song, wing and prayer from mike stern and still got the blues from gary moore) and yeahh, musicians are getting scarce, but its kinda logical, our wages are next to nothing if we dont teach (or are wickedly famous)
oh I like the comments the music and replies from the band too cool. the fat joke is the best tho.
I'm obsessed with the first minute of the song, but I don't like the rest of it I need a loop of the intro lol
Oh my god 3:56 is so elegant and tasty
Kinnzie Martin I
I play it waaay different. I feel like my way (by ear I should mention) is cheating tho lol
what genre is this?
post electro pop jazz core
+philip dhoj Joshi Wonderful Music.
How about post-math rock indie fusion?
Prog is a good summary of the type of music.
what the heck! the pick appears from nowhere man
ha yeah, I tuck it with my middle finger, so its always there!
I can do that but I don't wanna
Jk this guy could beat me to death with his guitar and I'd thank him for it
Another goodie, Chris! Man that blue hardware is making me wet 0_0
Sounds like 2 or 3 guitarists at ince
Go passives bro
+Miguel Perez lol, those are Seymour Duncan, Sentient/Pegasus passives... the audio recorded is passive.... you got pwnd bro : ) -chris
+scalethesummit hahaha, i though you still was with emgs, sorry XD
+Miguel Perez Yeah its just because they look like EMG's and you cant see the Seymour Duncan logo on them, I just recently switched to SD... hasn't been officially announced yet though. Late Jan it should be posted. -chris
+Miguel Perez Funny... apparently you can't tell the difference sound-wise, so why does it matter?
+bmhyakiri i wrote it before i watch the video...
What's with the whining in the comments?