While most prog/djent bands nowadays sound so similar and over complicated, here comes Vola with a completely new sound. This album is amazing and original, I can't stop listening to it! Keep it up guys!
You described them perfectly. Like you said, I love me some prog but often times it's too intense from start to finish, vola really did give it a mellow and unique touch.
This music is not for everyone, it's for those with very good taste in music. I'm glad that everyone is here and enjoying this beautiful piece. Thank you VOLA
Everlasting friend Why are you so certain? Why do you defend This contagious burden? Are you still here? This confrontation killing the perfect one Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me) Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears Radiant and free Eyes were sore from laughter Now you claim to see purpose in disaster Are you still here? This confrontation killing the perfect one Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me) Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears This confrontation killing the perfect one Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me) Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears
As a former addict I just want to thank you for putting out a song like this. It seems that this is written from the perspective of a close friend or loved one to the addict, but I have a certain appreciation for it as one who is a former addict.
my life is much better from listening this daily when driving - same for the whole album, actually. stellar song and album. it's even hard to rate them :)
I've recently found out about Vola and I have been thoroughly been listening to Witness (very good album btw) and I am trying out the rest of their music. Get to this track and I can't stop watching and listening to this. There is just so much here. The video itself is so charming to me. The art style of the animation is filled with personality and thought. I can really see the love and care put into it. It is such a stunning art piece on it's own merit. The first minute alone sucks you in with curiosity. Why are they there and what are they looking for? How I interpret it is a search for meaning. Looking for an out of body experience for knowledge or a rebirth of sorts. Then the details throughout the video. Almost every frame cut is in time with the song. The few frames of screen burn of sorts during the rebirth section is just such a nice touch although I don't know if it's intentional but I hope it is, then during the line "claim to see" the hands pull out eyes. (I know kind of on the nose but they didn't have to put it there at that time but they did anyway) and then the heartbeat drums during the new heart scene. I can not get enough of this. Then the song itself is so damn good. To repeat what others are saying the riffs, the synths, the piano, the bass, and the drums are just stellar. What really shines for me is the mix. The engineering and composition is fantastic. Where the instruments and vocals are placed throughout the mix is an overlooked art too so I applaud that. Then there's how the song is made to get stuck in your head in a good way. I can't get the chorus out of my head, but to give credit where it's due so far from what I've heard Vola always has catchy choruses. I'd have to listen the this an impossible amount of times to get tired of it so not anytime soon. I wasn't intending on writing paragraphs but this song and music video is something very special and I hope they see and read this and know that their effort and talent wasn't unnoticed. Truly talented and passionate group of people and I am eagerly looking forward to new stuff from Vola. TLDR; This song and video are REALLY good :]
I come back to this song every time I need a pick me up. Idk what exactly it is about it, but that chorus always puts me such an awesome place emotionally
Love this song and band! I love the live version on Live from the Pool. Vola, Plini, Jakub Zytecki, David Maxim Micic, Voyager, and Massface should do a big tour if possible! ❤️😉
"Witness" is definitely top #1 album of the year in my personal list After some time (basically some hundreds repeats of witness) it's finally time to re-listen ur older works ;) Still taking goosebumps tho, great job guys :)
This track has now become my favourite Vola track, overtaking starburn. If people watched the video that was created as part of the album process they’ll realise they recorded the album with a live sounding approach in mind and instruments were created more loosely. I love this approach and the fact it’s not completely perfect and tight, it gives it atmosphere. Don’t at all get the flat comments either. The songs completely in key. 💥 Looking forward to the album guys.
This is unique band, I have never heard mix like that of guitars and synths from other bands, I feel like Im in ocean and sound waves covering me from all sides
I been following this guys since the release of Smartfriend. After listening Inmazes they got me hooked up. By the 3 songs already relesaed of Applause of a Distant Crowd I would say this one will be amazing too. Thank you Vola for your music!
@@madeofwax92 Inmazes was the first song I heard from them, thanks to discover weekly on spotify. love the album and near all their material so far. I've got my physical copy on way!
I just could listen the intro cause i'm at work but i gotta say the guitar in the intro is amazingly great and heavy as I was expecting. Guys keep doing music which inspires and passionate.
Gorgeous sound mix. I keep trying to find a way to describe it but I'll just leave it at the fact that your music resonates with me at a level beyond what I can accurately or adequately describe.
Yeah - you guys know how to write MELODY and not over-complicate things! Loved watching you at Damnation Festival last year (and Bloodstock!) and can't wait to see you you play again soon
Fav out of the three songs released so far! Awesome work guys, can't wait for the new album. That opening and closing riff can't be listened to at a high enough volume!
Guys, looking forward to your album. It will be amazing and we all know it. Every track released so far has been a dream, best of luck on the release and cheers from the USA!
This is easily the best thing i've heard all year! I'm so impressed with how well you guys blend all these different genres it is incredible! Me and my mate are going to do a full instrumental and vocal cover of this soon! This band deserves every bit of success 👏🤘
Saw you guys at Haken concert and we loved it! You sound great and still have original vibes. Especially loved Adams drumming, which had these fine and smooth touches which reminded me of Gavin Harrison. Thank you for sharing your passion for your music and your band on stage! Hope the best and I'm looking forward for your next records! See you maybe in Berlin at DT concert!:)
I really like all of the individual elements. The riffs are great, the singer is awesome as always. I really wish that it had some punch, though. Feels a bit flat. But again all of the actual performance elements are great.
In live it slays dude, this and ghosts just ripped off my face and that was the first time I saw and heard them, but damn it's good that now I have another favourite band! I went to see Monuments and Vola stole the night. :)
Cool song, what's up with the mix though? At 1:20 it should be one of the moments with the most impact, but it just kind of falls flat. Anyways, whatever, good job dudes! Edit: After hearing the album in its entirety I retract my statement about the mix. It works very nicely context of the whole album and definitely fits the overall vibe. Very good album! :)
I thought the same thing. Which is a shame, cause I hear what the song could be. It's well written, but like the OP said. When I thought it was going to hit my insides I was like wait, what?
I've noticed that with a few of their songs. I think it has to do with their unique guitar tone, maybe it's missing the harmonics that add that punch you're expecting. Although I noticed specifically on this track the drums are quiter than usual, which definitely made it feel flat overall
I absolutely love the versatility of your music, from "Smartfriend" which is dark, heavy and groovy af, "Ghosts" which brings nothing but good vibes, and then this, which just takes you to a whole different dimension. You guys bring so much to the progressive metal scene, and I don't know how you haven't completely taken over the industry.
Apparently sometimes they are too soft for metal elitists and a bit too heavy for non metal listeners and there are only so many of us who appreciate the both side of the music
Discovering VOLA might just be the best thing that happened to me in 2021.
What got me by in 2020. Enjoy
I agree
I’ve been listening them for the past hour with tears of joy in my eyes lol what a fucking tornado of fresh air , I absolutely love them
I second this...
2020 🙋🏻♂️
YES BOYS. This, and everything from the new record is sounding killer!
They are like minded European brothers to you, right? (coming back again soon?)
Such a great album ay. Best of the year for me.
@@nickpollard9998 Agreed
Dat intro riff doe... I was so pumped when it came back in as the outro.
nice cover picture bro, absolutely love that EP
I would like to see the tabs because it's really complicated...
@@gluonpa6878I remember learning it when it came out. I found it much harder then it sounded to me
Yes!!! The most epic thing 😎 fucking awesome 👌 👏
I get that feeling when I play it
While most prog/djent bands nowadays sound so similar and over complicated, here comes Vola with a completely new sound. This album is amazing and original, I can't stop listening to it! Keep it up guys!
Some songs are insane earworms, such as the album name title.
You described them perfectly. Like you said, I love me some prog but often times it's too intense from start to finish, vola really did give it a mellow and unique touch.
They sound insanely fresh and unique. They are completely their own sound
i really like this
This song represents the maturity that the band has reached. A perfect sound
very awesome
What do you think of the new record?
Still refuse to believe how this video has only 160k views!
This is a freakishly good song. The synths/piano + heavy riffs bang so hard, as well as everything else.
Thanks David💙
Very Steven Wilson/Jess Cope inspired. Love it
that intro/outro riff is giving me the shivers
Applause of a distant crowd is currently my favorite album. This song seriously slaps.
THE BEST BAND I HAVE EVER HEARD. ITS THE PERFECT LISTENING EXPERIENCE FOR ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE ONLY MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS.
This music is not for everyone, it's for those with very good taste in music. I'm glad that everyone is here and enjoying this beautiful piece. Thank you VOLA
XD
Don't break your back from all the patting you're doing to yourself
Criminally underrated band. My fav song by y'all.
Everlasting friend
Why are you so certain?
Why do you defend
This contagious burden?
Are you still here?
This confrontation killing the perfect one
Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me)
Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears
Radiant and free
Eyes were sore from laughter
Now you claim to see purpose in disaster
Are you still here?
This confrontation killing the perfect one
Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me)
Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears
This confrontation killing the perfect one
Alien shivers stalling his victory run (come along with me)
Drifting away as the dopamine ray of his sun appears
Song called Alien Shivers is exactly 4:20 long. Nice
niiiceeeee
shut up stoner prick
69 likes on your comment. niiiice!
@@bibby5000 How is he a prick? You're the prick, prick.
As a former addict I just want to thank you for putting out a song like this. It seems that this is written from the perspective of a close friend or loved one to the addict, but I have a certain appreciation for it as one who is a former addict.
The 1st/main riff, backed with keyboards, is a killer only VOLA can write.
discovered so many good bands in 2022. how did these guys evade me for SO LONG, i used to spend weeks at a time scouring the internet for new metal
I slammed the like button even before the video started. Why? Because I know Vola is never gonna let me down, and always gonna build me up.
Well, seems you were wrong this time :(
@@juanpablovivanco9254 what are you talking about this song is amazing
Привет, Тимофеев. :)
I love these guys... I wish them nothing but success and peace in their journey...
my life is much better from listening this daily when driving - same for the whole album, actually. stellar song and album. it's even hard to rate them :)
This chorus has been invading my brain for days. In a good way
That riff gives me alien shivers.
I love that melody run at 1:36 and 3:21 so much
Spotify again pointing me in the right direction! Big love from Australia! Loving the ambient/dystopian vibes of this banger!
Glad to hear you like it Andy:) Hope to see you when we get to Australia at some point!
@@volaband check for the unblinking man with the stupid, satisfied smile front and centre!
@@andyp6169 Will do;)
Hope y'all continue for as long as it brings you joy. For our sake, hopefully forever
I've recently found out about Vola and I have been thoroughly been listening to Witness (very good album btw) and I am trying out the rest of their music. Get to this track and I can't stop watching and listening to this. There is just so much here. The video itself is so charming to me. The art style of the animation is filled with personality and thought. I can really see the love and care put into it. It is such a stunning art piece on it's own merit. The first minute alone sucks you in with curiosity. Why are they there and what are they looking for? How I interpret it is a search for meaning. Looking for an out of body experience for knowledge or a rebirth of sorts. Then the details throughout the video. Almost every frame cut is in time with the song. The few frames of screen burn of sorts during the rebirth section is just such a nice touch although I don't know if it's intentional but I hope it is, then during the line "claim to see" the hands pull out eyes. (I know kind of on the nose but they didn't have to put it there at that time but they did anyway) and then the heartbeat drums during the new heart scene. I can not get enough of this.
Then the song itself is so damn good. To repeat what others are saying the riffs, the synths, the piano, the bass, and the drums are just stellar. What really shines for me is the mix. The engineering and composition is fantastic. Where the instruments and vocals are placed throughout the mix is an overlooked art too so I applaud that. Then there's how the song is made to get stuck in your head in a good way. I can't get the chorus out of my head, but to give credit where it's due so far from what I've heard Vola always has catchy choruses. I'd have to listen the this an impossible amount of times to get tired of it so not anytime soon. I wasn't intending on writing paragraphs but this song and music video is something very special and I hope they see and read this and know that their effort and talent wasn't unnoticed. Truly talented and passionate group of people and I am eagerly looking forward to new stuff from Vola.
TLDR; This song and video are REALLY good :]
Thank you:)
I can never listen to this track once and move on… always at least 3 times in a row! 🙏🏽❤️🔥🔥🔥👽🛸
These gentlemen deserve all the good that is and already coming... Knew it you guys would have shows sold out...
Yesterday I heard this band for the first time. Today I am a big fan. And I know that I will always be. Thank you for being Vola.
Thats awesome to hear. Thank you for supporting our music:)
I can't stop to hear this song.
guys,we don't deserve you,this is...i don't know,this is far beyond good musicianship,this is pure art!
I come back to this song every time I need a pick me up. Idk what exactly it is about it, but that chorus always puts me such an awesome place emotionally
This is so good it gave me chills! You guys aren't Musicians- you're Mages! This is audio magic!
Love this song and band! I love the live version on Live from the Pool. Vola, Plini, Jakub Zytecki, David Maxim Micic, Voyager, and Massface should do a big tour if possible! ❤️😉
"Witness" is definitely top #1 album of the year in my personal list
After some time (basically some hundreds repeats of witness) it's finally time to re-listen ur older works ;)
Still taking goosebumps tho, great job guys :)
Greetings from Ukraine btw ❤️ Can't wait you occasionally coming in old Kiev to freaking blow this city :)
Such a great song shows you can be prog and super emotional at the same time
One of the best headbanging of my life when Asger guitar enters on this song played in Santiago (Chile) (November 25th, 2022)
I love that you guys do your own stop motion videos. Seriously inspiring shit.
Love this track, reminds me of a band called Dredg, specifically their album El Cielo which is a stunning album.
Fan of dredg as well and el cielo is indeed stunning.
Absolute gem of an album, sadly forgotten.
Yup... i recomend you check out Esfera-all the colors of madness. Great band and fantastic album
Catch Without Arms was a great album too
miss those guys..(dredg)..
This and Stray the Skies are my two VOLA faves
This track has now become my favourite Vola track, overtaking starburn.
If people watched the video that was created as part of the album process they’ll realise they recorded the album with a live sounding approach in mind and instruments were created more loosely. I love this approach and the fact it’s not completely perfect and tight, it gives it atmosphere.
Don’t at all get the flat comments either. The songs completely in key. 💥
Looking forward to the album guys.
This band is one of a kind, I can't wait for the rest of this album to come out.
This is unique band, I have never heard mix like that of guitars and synths from other bands, I feel like Im in ocean and sound waves covering me from all sides
this song is awesome, im glad my co worker recommended it
Your Co-worker knows what's good! :)
This album can’t get here soon enough.
I been following this guys since the release of Smartfriend. After listening Inmazes they got me hooked up. By the 3 songs already relesaed of Applause of a Distant Crowd I would say this one will be amazing too. Thank you Vola for your music!
What's your favorite from Inmazes? Brilliant album. You should check out the merch by the way. They have some really cool shirts for the new album.
@@madeofwax92 Inmazes was the first song I heard from them, thanks to discover weekly on spotify. love the album and near all their material so far. I've got my physical copy on way!
It has to be Your Mind is a Hopeless Dreamer. Although all the songs in the album are amazing.
This is pure gold
vola has crafted some of the most amazingly brutal and beautiful riffs known to humanity
Wonderful song, fantastic album!
I will never tire of this song.
Most anticipated album right now!
All of the love and hard work was absolutely worth it! Thank you for this gem!!!!!
what a banger! Excited to see this live in two days :D
Euroblast!
Yayayayayayay!
Fuck yeah
Jelly!
Cookie Dough?
Never cried to a song before, thought I was strong, fuck me was I wrong 😂 this has struck me somewhere I can’t explain
Welcome back my beloved Vola!!!!
They missed me so much! Their songs are evergreens for me.
I have this song stuck in my head literally for a week and a half, which is coincidentally when I first heard it
Absolute Mad Lads.
Cant get enough of this song, guys!! Loved seeing you live in SLC, Utah! Cant wait for you guys to come back.
Oh yes, this is the riff I've been waiting on for so long now! Glad to hear it prominently featured in this track, altogether an awesome song!
These guys are just unbelievable. I'm so excited for my physical copy to arrive, and I'd love to see them come to the states.
This song has pretty much become the anthem of my home
I just could listen the intro cause i'm at work but i gotta say the guitar in the intro is amazingly great and heavy as I was expecting. Guys keep doing music which inspires and passionate.
Gorgeous sound mix. I keep trying to find a way to describe it but I'll just leave it at the fact that your music resonates with me at a level beyond what I can accurately or adequately describe.
Very happy to hear that Chris:) Thanks!
Yeah - you guys know how to write MELODY and not over-complicate things! Loved watching you at Damnation Festival last year (and Bloodstock!) and can't wait to see you you play again soon
Thanks:) Hope to see you on our headline tour in September!
Nicolai, VOLA.
Can't wait to see you guys on wednesday in Madrid
this song is amazing
The chorus reminds me of "Enter" :D
Interesting sound this guys have, i congratulate myself for finding them.
You're killing it, guys! Seriously great piece.
Fav out of the three songs released so far! Awesome work guys, can't wait for the new album. That opening and closing riff can't be listened to at a high enough volume!
I'm excited to see how the album turns out!
My favorite song from this album!! Amazing!!
that chorus needs to be brought out
Absolutely phenomenal band and music video. 10/10 for damn sure. 🔥
this is... beautiful. Idk how much effort you guys put on this, but the key word is talent. This is very talented.
Cool!
Guys, looking forward to your album. It will be amazing and we all know it. Every track released so far has been a dream, best of luck on the release and cheers from the USA!
Can't stop listening.... 🎶
Как раз то - чего не хватало. А риф гитарный и атмосфера в треке просто отличная! Так держать ребята. А то Inmazes уже заслушался!
Christ this song is brilliant
Thank you Vola for this nice and Beautiful pice of Musik and Art. Really loocking Forward to the Album!!!
BEST!
Love is shining through! Thank you)
Absolutely magical
This is easily the best thing i've heard all year! I'm so impressed with how well you guys blend all these different genres it is incredible! Me and my mate are going to do a full instrumental and vocal cover of this soon! This band deserves every bit of success 👏🤘
Great work Guys!!!🔥🔥🔥
best band evert. best track ever
SO SO SO AMAZING!!!
Very nice, greetings from Italy
Saw you guys at Haken concert and we loved it! You sound great and still have original vibes. Especially loved Adams drumming, which had these fine and smooth touches which reminded me of Gavin Harrison. Thank you for sharing your passion for your music and your band on stage! Hope the best and I'm looking forward for your next records! See you maybe in Berlin at DT concert!:)
I recently discovered ya'll. Dang... I love it!
I really like all of the individual elements. The riffs are great, the singer is awesome as always. I really wish that it had some punch, though. Feels a bit flat. But again all of the actual performance elements are great.
In live it slays dude, this and ghosts just ripped off my face and that was the first time I saw and heard them, but damn it's good that now I have another favourite band! I went to see Monuments and Vola stole the night. :)
@@Th3W0rst0n3 I 100% concur saw them last night and nothing flat about them!!
Cool song, what's up with the mix though? At 1:20 it should be one of the moments with the most impact, but it just kind of falls flat. Anyways, whatever, good job dudes!
Edit: After hearing the album in its entirety I retract my statement about the mix. It works very nicely context of the whole album and definitely fits the overall vibe. Very good album! :)
Yeah, mix was a bit flat for me too overall.
I thought the same thing. Which is a shame, cause I hear what the song could be. It's well written, but like the OP said. When I thought it was going to hit my insides I was like wait, what?
I've noticed that with a few of their songs. I think it has to do with their unique guitar tone, maybe it's missing the harmonics that add that punch you're expecting. Although I noticed specifically on this track the drums are quiter than usual, which definitely made it feel flat overall
Also, I think it's the drums that just disappear in the chorus. I'm going to listen on better speakers and see if it's still an issue
TH-cam compression might be killing this one..
2K views and no thumbs down 👎!! Lets keep it that way! These guys are awesome🍻
The amazing find of the day.
Great song amazing animation!
Love this
I absolutely love the versatility of your music, from "Smartfriend" which is dark, heavy and groovy af, "Ghosts" which brings nothing but good vibes, and then this, which just takes you to a whole different dimension. You guys bring so much to the progressive metal scene, and I don't know how you haven't completely taken over the industry.
Apparently sometimes they are too soft for metal elitists and a bit too heavy for non metal listeners and there are only so many of us who appreciate the both side of the music
Best song on the album....