BEST METAL Instrumental EVER?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video we'll watch what many metalheads consider to be the best instrumental ever. I'm talking about Metallica's "Orion." The track can be found on the album "Master Of Puppets", released in 1986. It's called Orion because of the spacey bass lines that Cliff Burton wrote. Along the way I'll be pointing out some of the music theory used in the song....things like the scales, chords, and keys. So grab your axe and let's do this muhahaha
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Cliff Burton was a genius! He wanted to play the whole song on bass, but they talked him out of it.
maybe a good thing haha
It wasn’t the whole song it was the harmonies in the interlude. So imagine the interlude but only bass
Sounds like cliff
@@vinceisking2250 would have sounded amazing just like the Damage, Inc. intro
@@vinceisking2250 the main riff progression also belongs to him, and the bridge lead bass.
I'm a simple person, I see Orion, i click
It's not only the greatest metal instrumental, it really is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard, in any genre
The best album they ever put out!I'm working on redoing a marshall amp in the shape of one of the crosses on the cover and it's half way done.I've just gotta finish it up !
@@garyhundsrucker7771 please post that. I just subbed
@@garyhundsrucker7771 yeah Fr post that when it’s done I subbed
@@garyhundsrucker7771 no kidding!!
its been my favourite album of all time since i was 15!!
From studio recordings, one could argue that RTL, MOP, and AJFA were the iconic set of albums that will stand the test of time.
On the other hand, one could argue that the first 5 albums were pure genius. After all, Anesthesia was on KEA, and the Black Album is STILL selling in and out of the weekly Billboard 200 to this day.
As a complete album, MOP is the best. AJFA is close, if it wasn't for Eye of the Beholder being a bit redundant and a weak spot of the album. But the guitar tone of the album is one of the most doomy-cutting tones out there.
If we talk about live performances, 1988-1993 is where Metallica really was firing on all cylinders.
Man I'm feeling old now lol.
You never get a choice between Orion, The Call of Kthulu and To Live Is To Die.
don't forget pulling teeth
Suicide & Redemption is great too, the sad interlude and angry solos are awesome, the four instrumentals are masterpieces
@@lepork519 S&R is a good instrumental but unlike the other 3 I wouldn't call it a masterpiece , not even close, most of the melodies on it have been already used by the band at some level.
It is literally my favorite instrumental for a number of reasons. They made the key of b minor in standard tuning very heavy. The clean interlude is very melodic. The lead guitars in that interlude are very melodic. Then the solos hit. James hetfield let all of his shredding potential on his solo. Kirk's solo isn't as good as james', but it is still good. Then later in the song, lars does a sort of drum solo for the first time. When I first listened to this song, the drum solo blew my mind because it is the first time lars had done this in the studio. I wish he would play more of those semi drum solos.
Yo yaparım orion >to live is to die>kthulu
Cliff’s musical mind was such a wonderful thing and the things he could’ve accomplished if it wasn’t for his death
Yeah, second only to Valfar.
Yeah his death definitely put an end to that
@@monsieurmitosis lmaoo
Cliff why did you go so soon...
Could you ever imagine Cliff being alive still
As far as I know, Cliff never got to play this live or at least there aren’t any surviving recordings of it. He was such a genius, what a damn shame.
He, unfortunately, did not get the chance to play it live. Such a shame.
Metallica played this song live very few times, as far as know. I'm not sure if they added it as a more common song on set lists in the last couple of years but until very recently, they didn't use to play it on concerts.
There is also no full live performance of the song played in E standard.
Orion deeply make me forgotten about where I am
To live is to die make me sad AF specially when I remember Cliffs death
and Call of Ktulu make me feel lost and bizarre
still no lyrics
And suicide and redemption made me WAH
Its funny how that worls
Works
AkChEwAlLy To LiVe Is To DiE hAs LyRiCs
@@Gabrostil dude you are everywhere
2:33 damn, Hetfield got us
You have to analyse The Call Of Ktulu, because I think it also has a lot of interesting parts to analyse
It’s on my list
@@ShredmasterScott Maybe you can explain to me why I see the evil beast when I hear this song?
@@dulot2001 schizophrenia?
@@kungfuman82 The Madness from the Sea
@@ShredmasterScott I am not a drummer but I can't listen to call of ktulu anymore, on that song Lars does all his stupid tempo changes, it is awful, just my opinion...
Cliff was so important for the band not only because of his bass skills but also because he was the one who took their songwriting to another level as you can see when you compare the songs from kill em all (written by James, Lars and Mustaine) to Ride the Lighting (mostly co-written by Cliff). He wrote the outro to Creeping Death and Fade to Black, the insane intros to Damage Inc. and Fight Fire with Fire and Call of Ktulu's insane Bass fills...truly a great mentor and very diverse musician
I think Kill em all is better
It's going from Beatles first album right to the white album once they got him.
I think we only got to see a glimpse of Cliff's genius. I can't even begin to imagine the stuff he would of gone on to do.
Seriously man, he could have had so much more time to come up with such beautiful pieces like this and innovate his sound. He could have wrote so much. But at least we got to here what he was able to give to music before he passed.
*I'm always waiting for the laugh at the end of every sentence. I'm never right.*
Same for me, dude
Voice of the soul is also amazing instrumental
I think Orion is little overrated. Yeah the hermony section is cool but Voice of the soul has much more emotions in it imo.
Don't forget Cosmic Sea, I feel like that one is Death's Orion
@@yalikejazz4380 Yes that is also spectacular song
Voice of the Soul isn't even metal
Over 30 years later, they still acknowledge their friend's birthday..
Orion is my favorite track from Metallica. It is also my favorite constellation. Maybe that's because of Metallica. In 1987, my brother gives me a tape. "Here, listen to this. Just the one song." I was HOOOKED!
And yes, it's the greatest instrumental of all metal. The reason is because it's got it all: rising intro from the depths of the underworld, metal chop rhythm awesomeness, dreamy interlude, killer solos, bass solo, key changes (as you've noted), and a fading out killer metal riff that beats them all.
Metallica MUST make one more instrumental on their new album
Awesome
One important thing to always keep in mind, when analyzing songs from MOP , is that this guys , including Cliff ,were around 23-24 yrs old when they write this amazing music. That's pretty mindblowing
I feel like To Live is to Die doesn’t get enough attention. But there’s no stopping Orion that’s for sure.
6:19 I like evil too but this is why Orion is my favorite song of all time. This is where I forget I'm listening to a song and just listen.
While I barely listen to Metallica anymore, Orion is the One (no pun intended) song that never gets old. The chorus still blows me away to this day. Perfection!
Cliff em ALL!!🤘
When Cliff plays that genius bass riff the song just transforms from a thrashing thunderstorm to a classical masterpiece and I’m in awe every time I hear it
This is the greatest metal instrumental song ever! RIP. Cliff.
I literally made my TH-cam profile cliff burton (as you can clearly see) because of how much I got into him. First I got into Metallica; then I started to learn about the members, like the legend himself that created the badass For Whom The Bell Tolls opening riff. As I researched cliff I just got blown away by the stuff he would make and improvise. Such a creative mind. Like you were mentioning at the end of the video, he had so much untapped potential... it was a tragedy what happened in '86
my fav performance of this song. they were ferocious on that 2018 tour
Goosebumps everytime listening to orion❤
It's an absolute masterpiece. I was 12 years old when the album was released and it shaped my love of music. 46 now and I've still heard nothing that stirs me like Orion. There are no words to convey how important the album Master of Puppets is to metal.
I love watching your videos bro. Especially when I’m eating or taking a shit!
Nice 👍
Voice Of The Soul by Death is also awesome.
IMO it's the better instrumental track, Voice of the Soul just had so much emotion
That middle part with the guitars pitching up made me fly to another dimension
Call of Ktulu and Orion are 1 and 1a best metal instrumentals. Probably my two favorite songs to play on the guitar
Yeah you know it's a kick ass song when people starts to sing even the guitar and bass sounds
This song...and the constellation itself has followed my entire lifes journey. Thank you for covering this Shred. RIP CLIFF 🇺🇸🙏
To those who haven’t already I highly recommend checking out Ben zimmerman’s S&M version of this song he actually uses this live version
Everytime I see people talking about Orion I think "yeah, and what about Call of Ktulu?" It has an intro so masterfully built you can feel Ktulu right in front of you, still seems like nobody talks about it.
And Mustaine took it back to rework it into Hanger 18
I feel the same way. I love both songs, but that one always had some sort of power to transport me into some other mental space, probably just one step from Ktulu’s lair... My favorite Metallica song by far.
Cliff is the reason I picked up a bass. His music takes you on a journey.
To Live Is To Die or Call Of Ktulu are monumental Metal Instrumentals from Metallica as well . 😍🤘💫🌟✨🌋😳🙄🤔
Cliff was the master of harmony
He introduced James to harmony. What a guy
@@14littledude and for that we are all thankful
One of my favorite Metallica songs, absolute masterpiece and the forever cementing of Cliff Burton into the metal Hall of Fame
Cool song but I always prefered "The Call of Ktulu".
That dark riff always gives me chills
Fu(kin' A Right! Don't get it twisted, "Master of Puppets" is a great album. But, c'mon "Ride The Lightning" LP and "The Call of Ktulu" is just RAW classic "Metallica". "Keep it Loud, Keep it Proud, Keep it Metal" \m/(>.
shred, thank you brother!!! my absolute fave metallica song, followed by call of ktulu and disposable heroes ...the riff that you love is ungodly, its not hard at all to play but it took me a while to get the timing down 30+ years ago!!! ;-)~
I like call of Ktulu a bit better, but Orion is a masterpiece
My favorite song of all time, my grandma even liked it before she died in 2017.
Loved Orion Cliff was the main theory inclined member after his passing metallica had to learn more theory to keep writing at a decent pace rip cliff
Been waiting for this one Shred! Thank you for the education 🤟🏽
I remember looking up to Cliff as a kid and thinking "wow, he's the bassist from Metallica" and aspiring to be one tenth as cool one day in my own metal band... And now here I sit, over one and a half times older than he was when he died (24) and he was just a kid... I shaggy lanky absolute beast of a bassist, but a kid. Such a shame to lose anyone at 24. Too young.
Id love to see a reaction similar to this to The Call of Ktulu live from Munich Germany from 2019!
I have anhedonia and this song has already made me cry
It gives chills every single time I listen to this song. Teary eyes and everything. I love it.
I have Master of Puppets on vinyl. So good.
I would call it a draw between Orion and Call of Ktulu. Both magnificent works of art. RIP Cliff.
Does the soul contract include a seat on the SHRED space ship? That would be a blast. I'll cook.
This is the best metal instrumental for me because of the harmony part and bass parts and solo played originally by Cliff Burton. He was a musical genius. Rest in Peace Cliff.
Great video. You should do an analysis of Soothsayer by Buckethead.
im so glad i found your channel, great vids!
Without a doubt. One of THE best songs period!!
Orion is definitely my favorite metal instrumental. And it’s been that way for 25 years. Master of puppets was the first metal album I ever heard or owned. That track always stood out to me. It’s the interlude. I always thought it sounded like Floyd meets metal, and now I know why! Thanks Shred! I didn’t realize they slipped the comfortably numb progression in there!
8:33 One of the best Metal riffs EVER. I could literally listen to that riff for a stupid amount of time..
Orion Made my 16 year old self get into cliff and music theory, modes and classical music
Cliff basically did for me what he did for Metallica back then and I am deeply thankful
Orion and Cliff Burton were the reason I got into bass. I bought his signature petal and I had my dads Ibanez petal so I can get pretty close to his sound.
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u should have done cemetery gates in my opinion but this song is still good
Do something about Black Sabbath or Slayer , maybe War Pigs or South of heaven?🤘
@@goldorder6657 Cemetery Gates is not instrumental. Good song, though.
In my middle school years I would listen and listen and listen to this song over and over again. Truly a masterpiece. Was also on guitar hero Metallica, jammed the fuck out on it every single day.
This is a badass instrumental track! Also love Iron Maidens Transylvania instrumental track. LOVE EM
For me, it would have to be ''Stream of consciousness'' by Dream Theatre. Funny thing is, both songs (orion and soc) have those space opera riffs in them.
I love Orion and Call of Ktulu. Another instrumental masterpiece is Implements of Destruction by Chimaira! Awesome track!
Just no words for bass solo I LOVE IT!!!!!
Its so good that it can awake feelings on u, that's the power that music haves, that's how the music can control you, that's the power that few musicians know how to use!!! Thanks for helping us to know more about the music aspects of this, shred the devourer of souls!!!
I bought this album the day it was released in the UK. To this day, every track still sends shivers down my spine.
Another great video, very sensitive and honorable analysis. Thank you Shred, you're doing a great deal. I understand your passion about the riff, I mean the best part of the whole track. The riff is like massive avalanche, one of the best riffs and transitions ever... Keep going, Thanks :-)
I really like the style of the video. Great to have your inputs during the music!
Crazy what music can make you feel
I'd love to see you make a video on Scene Seven: I. The dance of Eternity. That would be dope. I love your analytical videos! And yeah, Orion is my personal favourite metallica song
@shred you’re the man, dude \m/ always love your videos and sing along all the time - thanks for moving a torch of music theory through this mist of our lives, i’ve prepared to sold my soul for knowing all the in-depth details! Keep it up dude!
My favourite metal track bar none, the odd tempo of the main riff's first instance always gets me.
Genius, pure genius. \m/ A thousand thumbs up 👍
That riff you’re talking about…jesus, I really think it’s perfect! Such a great piece of music. Hail Metallica.
For many years up to today I have been putting this song in my ears just before all important moments in my life to focus: university exams, job interviews, even dates. It never disappointed.
What a pure piece of music.
You just influenced me to do the same. Thank you
I might just do that as well
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SHRED!!! R.I.P. CLIFF BURTON!! ❤️🎵
I grew to love it more and more after each listen.
When I first listen to it I was 15 not too much into metal now I own the remaster of master of puppets. This being one of my favorite bass lines.
Orion is one of my favorites and I think it’s the greatest instrumental song ever
It makes you want to cry.🤟
3:53 lars surprised me
This video was the last straw for me joining Shred’s Patreon.
It’s 5:15am for me. I’m eating breakfast and head banging at the same time before work.
Im a hip hop fan but Metal has infected me...this song puts me in a trance
Talent flows in all forms bro. Metal is love
Love the insight in these videos, honestly unique to this channel. Keep it up Shred.
I’d have hated to have been Jaymez and to have lost a force of nature like Cliff; he’s someone ANYONE would look up to. One of the most ‘musically mature’ individuals in music history: what I mean by that is his phrases are the very sounds that birthed the entire universe.
The uplifting melody definitely always struck me as something from some classical period I'm not knowledgeable enough to exactly identify, just feel. Maybe evenly vaguely Baroque sounding.
I can't choose one "greatest ever" or "all time favorite" piece of music, art or literature; best I can do is Top 5. "Orion" made that list first time I heard it, 34 yrs ago. It's there to stay.
Nice catch on how Robert's playing being a lot like Sheehan. I started on bass guitar as a kid because I wanted to be just like Billy Sheehan. I moved to guitar for a few reasons but mainly because Im not a big guy and the bass looks silly on me while playing. Muahaha! \m/
One of the first songs I tackled to learn as a beginner. Lovely song. Didn't appreciate enough. Thanks for great content Shred
So glad they started playing this live again....only wish it wasn't in drop tuning
Not really a big fan of metallica but Orion is definitely one of my all time instrumentals. Cant help but bob to it also super fun to play and decently easy to setup drum backing 😉
(Feel like 6:40 riff is the hardest Kirk has had to think)
My favourite of instrumental music :
Current : L entité (First Fragment)
The Best Ever : Orion (Metallica)
Greatest piece of music I have ever heard. Simply perfect. All other Metallica’s instrumentals are perfect as well, but this one is just unbeatable.
Well, this is quite a forgotten song for me. I like to put songs that are really good in a special place in my mind. I only listen to them if I'm sad, or very very very very rarely to bring back memories. So I'm glad they've picked this song, it's good to be honest. Yet, in my opinion, there's no best instrumental metal song. They all tell a different or slightly different story or emotions.
Orion makes me think about the old NES games for some reason. Like, the really good ones. Reminds me of when I was 6 and enjoyed them sooo much. So yeah, quite a special song.
It is also a sad song? Liiiike not terribly sad but... just good.
Orion is still my favorite Metallica song of all time. I used to just sit there, zone out and listen to the song on loop all the time. No drugs required, lol.
For me, it's the only metallica track that I never ever skip. But for most people I think it's not THE greatest metallica song, but one of them. Also the call of ktulu might compete for the best instrumental in metal imo
I was 16 or something like that. All those great soli or riffs made me want to play the guitar, I"m 51 now and still have metal bands
Shred, you are absolutely love this! The constellation Orion, the mighty Hunter as it's called is referred to an emblematic archetype of in a Syrian being that once lived named a nimrod... And Christianity in some cases in some spheres people would leave the notion that he was a prototype of the Antichrist that was and is to come!
...... Let me hear baby....
Q evil shred laugh with evil great delight.
Ed from the Lost Angels whahhhahaha!
Not my favourite instrumental (mine is not even a Metallica track) but it's definitely one of my Metallica favourites, it surely brings back good memories.