You'll be happy to know just after this video dropped, Tim released an unplugged playthrough on his channel. I wish he'd do it for more tracks, because like you said, it's so cool to actually see the technicality and not just a couple seconds at a time. Fun video as usual!
it isnt really as cut and dry as Tim composing most of the tracks. he typically writes the hook and outlines the progression of the track but they all do a lot of writing of their own parts as well. Tim and Scott are co-credited as producers on most tracks and there are a lot of writers aside from Tim, both within the band and with other musicians that they work with.
I think you nailed it. Polyphia only ever plays in 4/4. Their cord progressions are simple. They show that you don't have to get all crazy with time signatures and whatnot to make deeply layered music, and BECAUSE they don't get all fucky with the time signatures, it makes the music a lot more accessible to people who didn't go to Juilliard.
2nd guitarist is Scott LePage, and Clay Aeschliman has been with them since _Renaissance,_ he's an absolute beast of a drummer with such a unique style, he's been with them since 2016. Prior to that their drummer was Brandon Burkhalter, _Muse_ was his last album before leaving.
2:13 Giorgio Tsoukalos would sum this song up perfectly, "I'm not saying it's aliens, but it's aliens." I have to recommend the magnum opus of Unleash The Archers. This song is the climax "chapter" of the story that is told over 2 albums(Apex 2017 and Abyss 2020). It's the final battle between the protagonist and antagonist. Since the band composes the music around the story(lyrics), so it really highlights the story. It has a dark feel during the battle; the music calms when the protagonist enters the eye of the hurricane caused by the antagonist; the music jumps to a major, victorious feel when the battle is won, then back to a sad minor feel when the protagonist realizes his partner is fatally wounded. All in all, it's just an amazingly written track in all aspects. Please react to(if possible) The Wind That Shapes The Land by Unleash The Archers. There is only official audio on TH-cam, but it is well worth it. 🤘🇨🇦
Ah, go ahead and nerd-out. Always enjoy your comments. I just recently discovered this group. Not only am I glad of that, but also glad that you reacted to this. Thanks, zillions!
The drummer in the video is Clay Aeschliman. He has been in Polyphia since 2016, meaning that he was in New Levels New Devils, but not in Aviator (from Muse). Clay did not record their 2016 album, Renaissance, the old drummer did, even though Clay appears in the music videos.
First person to notice Paco de Lucia influence. Also they problaby have listened to a lot of Bossa Nova (Tom and Vinicius) to create that jazzy-bossa nova verse.
Aviator's drummer was Brandon Burkhalter, who is excellent in his own right. Clay gives them a different vibe on drums distinct from the heavier rock sound they had in earlier albums.
The adjective I think you were reaching for at the beginning when you first paused would be "transcendent". Polyphia writes music that is transcendent. Of genre, of interpretation, of description, of belief.
Two lead guitarists are just gods, Tim Henson and Scott Lepage. Tim is just more on social media than Scott but in skill set they are equals, Tim was inspired to do the nylon strings acoustic sound from watching TH-cam covers from fans of their song GOAT. Their harmonics section are the two Clays. Clay Aeschlimann the drummer and Clay Gober the bassist. Clay the drummer, fucking legend, check him out on the track OD, or watch Polyphia’s newest videos, they have Tim just doing a playthrough of his part and another video of Clay just doing a playthrough of his part. It feels almost criminal that Scott lepage and Tim Henson found each other. At the same time it is criminal that the Clays found Tim and Scott. Each of them are musical masters at their instruments, and just as musicians as a whole. Each of them alone is a marvel and a force to be reckoned with. Together as Polyphia it is as you said, it almost feels unfair or evokes jealousy of their mastery at musicianship. As a band Polyphia has become more than the sum of it’s parts and many say are at the forefront of prog rock and are the innovators of the genre. Cheers
The drummer is indeed the same one they had on the album New Levels New Devils. They did have a different drummer on their older song Aviator that you brought up in the video. As you may have seen in other comments, their current drummer is Clay Aeschliman. Their old drummer was Brandon Burkhalter.
The only way I can describe this video and song is...elegant and refined. Love your Reactions. Regarding recommendations I would highly suggest Once Human, and their song/video Scar Weaver. Excellent musicians, interesting compositions, and the vocalist Lauren Hart is an intense beast.
There's a certain amount of talent in this world. Enough for each and everyone of us. But these guys.... They've got far too much of it and now, people like me have to live without any musical talent. I'll get by, somehow I hope.....
Hey DJ, I love watching to your reaction videos because that's exactly how I feel when I listen to music but nobody in my circle gets it lol. Also wanted to ask you what kind of headset are you using?
I love Polyphia, and your reactions are fun to watch, but you just complained about not seeing enough of them actually playing, yet your own camera shot is blocking their hands a lot of the time...just saying.
I love Tim but give Scottie the credit he deserves. He's not "the other guy" he's an important and equal part of Polyphia, just as much as the Clays. Every single member of this band is top tier at what they do.
Since you asked for suggestions for guitar based content. Check out Sokoninaru. Very crazy band , and one of the best 3 piece bands out there atm. th-cam.com/video/n7MyoBki9wk/w-d-xo.html Good intro to their writing style.
You'll be happy to know just after this video dropped, Tim released an unplugged playthrough on his channel. I wish he'd do it for more tracks, because like you said, it's so cool to actually see the technicality and not just a couple seconds at a time. Fun video as usual!
Actually both Scott and the drummer did play through as well.
Scott Lepage is the other guitarist and I think he is every much as fantastic as Tim, maybe more laidback but damn he's good.
I usually enjoy his parts more, but realize what sets Tim apart is he composes all the tracks
it isnt really as cut and dry as Tim composing most of the tracks. he typically writes the hook and outlines the progression of the track but they all do a lot of writing of their own parts as well. Tim and Scott are co-credited as producers on most tracks and there are a lot of writers aside from Tim, both within the band and with other musicians that they work with.
I think you nailed it. Polyphia only ever plays in 4/4. Their cord progressions are simple. They show that you don't have to get all crazy with time signatures and whatnot to make deeply layered music, and BECAUSE they don't get all fucky with the time signatures, it makes the music a lot more accessible to people who didn't go to Juilliard.
Definitely agree. There's always a driving quarter note division that everyone can move to.
i'm glad that youtube recomended me this channel, amazing analysis of the song, i'd like to see more of you reactions
I always forget how awesome these videos are and then I watch one and I watch some 20 after. Well done friend!
2nd guitarist is Scott LePage, and Clay Aeschliman has been with them since _Renaissance,_ he's an absolute beast of a drummer with such a unique style, he's been with them since 2016. Prior to that their drummer was Brandon Burkhalter, _Muse_ was his last album before leaving.
2:13 Giorgio Tsoukalos would sum this song up perfectly, "I'm not saying it's aliens, but it's aliens."
I have to recommend the magnum opus of Unleash The Archers. This song is the climax "chapter" of the story that is told over 2 albums(Apex 2017 and Abyss 2020). It's the final battle between the protagonist and antagonist. Since the band composes the music around the story(lyrics), so it really highlights the story. It has a dark feel during the battle; the music calms when the protagonist enters the eye of the hurricane caused by the antagonist; the music jumps to a major, victorious feel when the battle is won, then back to a sad minor feel when the protagonist realizes his partner is fatally wounded. All in all, it's just an amazingly written track in all aspects.
Please react to(if possible) The Wind That Shapes The Land by Unleash The Archers. There is only official audio on TH-cam, but it is well worth it. 🤘🇨🇦
Ah, go ahead and nerd-out. Always enjoy your comments. I just recently discovered this group. Not only am I glad of that, but also glad that you reacted to this. Thanks, zillions!
The drummer in the video is Clay Aeschliman. He has been in Polyphia since 2016, meaning that he was in New Levels New Devils, but not in Aviator (from Muse). Clay did not record their 2016 album, Renaissance, the old drummer did, even though Clay appears in the music videos.
First person to notice Paco de Lucia influence. Also they problaby have listened to a lot of Bossa Nova (Tom and Vinicius) to create that jazzy-bossa nova verse.
Aviator's drummer was Brandon Burkhalter, who is excellent in his own right. Clay gives them a different vibe on drums distinct from the heavier rock sound they had in earlier albums.
agree
All of these Polyphia songs are intricate but easy to listen to for a mainstream audience which is incredible.
I was gonna show it to my parents
The adjective I think you were reaching for at the beginning when you first paused would be "transcendent".
Polyphia writes music that is transcendent. Of genre, of interpretation, of description, of belief.
incomprehensible
Scott Lepaige and Tim Henson both uploaded guitar parts playthroughs FYI
you can watch every musician in the band individually on youtube. Pretty sure they were posted the day it came out or the day after.
Two lead guitarists are just gods, Tim Henson and Scott Lepage. Tim is just more on social media than Scott but in skill set they are equals, Tim was inspired to do the nylon strings acoustic sound from watching TH-cam covers from fans of their song GOAT. Their harmonics section are the two Clays. Clay Aeschlimann the drummer and Clay Gober the bassist. Clay the drummer, fucking legend, check him out on the track OD, or watch Polyphia’s newest videos, they have Tim just doing a playthrough of his part and another video of Clay just doing a playthrough of his part. It feels almost criminal that Scott lepage and Tim Henson found each other. At the same time it is criminal that the Clays found Tim and Scott. Each of them are musical masters at their instruments, and just as musicians as a whole. Each of them alone is a marvel and a force to be reckoned with. Together as Polyphia it is as you said, it almost feels unfair or evokes jealousy of their mastery at musicianship. As a band Polyphia has become more than the sum of it’s parts and many say are at the forefront of prog rock and are the innovators of the genre. Cheers
absolutely great comment could not agree more
give Clay Gober his flowers too, hes an incredible bassist
Friend! They have many videos of themselves just sitting and playing the song! Totally worth checking
The drummer is indeed the same one they had on the album New Levels New Devils. They did have a different drummer on their older song Aviator that you brought up in the video. As you may have seen in other comments, their current drummer is Clay Aeschliman. Their old drummer was Brandon Burkhalter.
Mesmerizing is what I call it
They have their tabs for this song on their website.
The word you're looking for is they are "Groundbreaking"
The bass player also hybrid picks
Sublime.
The only way I can describe this video and song is...elegant and refined. Love your Reactions.
Regarding recommendations I would highly suggest Once Human, and their song/video Scar Weaver. Excellent musicians, interesting compositions, and the vocalist Lauren Hart is an intense beast.
Thanks so much for the suggestion.
That's Scottie LePage, my dude! I had to find out the moment he came in.
so badass to see a music teacher with a guitar that has 7+ strings
Thank you 😊
There's a certain amount of talent in this world. Enough for each and everyone of us. But these guys.... They've got far too much of it and now, people like me have to live without any musical talent.
I'll get by, somehow I hope.....
talent doesn't exist. talent is countless hours of hard work. only difference is who is willing to put it in, and who isn't
Hey DJ, I love watching to your reaction videos because that's exactly how I feel when I listen to music but nobody in my circle gets it lol. Also wanted to ask you what kind of headset are you using?
It’s an audio technica
the way they play guitar reminds me of people playing the banjo
I guess polyphia managed it to become the adjective you are looking for to describe the band.
So Polyphia is pretty Polyphia at this point lol
fuck,... that has to actually Be Meta.
Tim Henson (G), Scott LePage (G), Clay Gobber (B), Clay Aeschlemin (D)
Faouzia released 4 songs from her debut album "CITIZENS", you have to check them out!!!
Epic
If you’ve never seen Steve Vai do “The Attitude Song” with the orchestra, it’s well worth a look.
Can you do a reaction video to Justin Lee Schultz - do I do ? That's the most complex arrangements on Jazz fusion song, thanks before 👍
The word I like to use is Tremendous
Bro, there is a video from tim playing the hole thing alone, check it out
#Transcendent.
That's the adjective you are looking for...
Just on another level. Not since Paco !
I hope they never get another drummer. He s perfect for this Band.
Jaw dropping or world changing? I have never heard an electric guitar played with a Spanish feel and sound.
Cries in santana
That's cause they're playing nylon-string acoustic-electric guitars. The Spanish sound is simply the style they're choosing to play in.
Girl from Ipanema vibes. Same key as well.
I’ve only heard one person make this connection. Kinda thought I was imagining it.😂
@@rachaelwhite5961 Nah.. I definitely hear the seasonings of Ipanema in there.. :)
I think you are saying their process is simple but the music isnt?
sublime, transcendent, luminous, poignant?
Polyphia
Can you react to my heart’s grave by Faouzia.
same drummer since 2015 i think
A quite correct word for Polyphias playing is Phenomenal...my guess😊
Trend Setters ... Tim creates, then they perform and rise the bar. Pure Joy to Listen.
yes
it is the same drummer
JUST ENJOY and think of .... Mozart.
Polyphantastic
eh eh ? no? okay, understandable, have a nice life
Mind fuck*
I love Polyphia, and your reactions are fun to watch, but you just complained about not seeing enough of them actually playing, yet your own camera shot is blocking their hands a lot of the time...just saying.
In answer to your question, that absolutely made no sense at all!
I love Tim but give Scottie the credit he deserves. He's not "the other guy" he's an important and equal part of Polyphia, just as much as the Clays. Every single member of this band is top tier at what they do.
Very talented, but horrible music , ugh
Greater than "mind blowing"?......hmmmm how about "force of nature"?
Since you asked for suggestions for guitar based content. Check out Sokoninaru. Very crazy band , and one of the best 3 piece bands out there atm. th-cam.com/video/n7MyoBki9wk/w-d-xo.html Good intro to their writing style.