Spiritbox - "Circle With Me" Guitar Playthrough (Quad Cortex)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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    Mike Stringer performing "Circle With Me" using the new Neural DSP Quad Cortex. All guitars were recorded live using the Neural DSP Quad Cortex, utilizing a capture of the Omega Granophyre 100 watt head.
    Filmed at The Hallway Studios in Los Angeles, California by Alex Bemis
    Graded by: Alex Bemis
    Edited by: Mike Stringer
    All tones/presets can be found on the Neural Quad Cortex Cloud app under Mike's profile "Mikespiritbox"
    GEAR USED:
    Aristides 070SR (Lundgren M7 pickups) - Quad Cortex - UA Apollo - Pro Tools
    Thank you for watching.

Комментарии • 669

  • @joaoldmedeiros
    @joaoldmedeiros 3 года назад +582

    This song is absolutely

  • @BaenaCarcosa
    @BaenaCarcosa 3 года назад +1249

    he do be shreddin tho

    • @interlacedlowtech
      @interlacedlowtech 3 года назад +10

      Listen (if you haven't) to the last IWABO's album to really get how good and catchy he is!

    • @TimewornMatt
      @TimewornMatt 3 года назад +3

      He do

    • @majesticpbjcat7707
      @majesticpbjcat7707 3 года назад +3

      No cap

    • @balthor8037
      @balthor8037 3 года назад +11

      the insane djent style chug just makes the ears smile. clean guitar looks insanely cool

    • @Lol-pb9bx
      @Lol-pb9bx 3 года назад +6

      He do be do be do where are you

  • @tenso.r
    @tenso.r 3 года назад +225

    Massive tone

    • @mischifer1
      @mischifer1 3 года назад +3

      I don't remember the last time I got punched in the face by a breakdown as hard as this one did

    • @ricardogonzalez7092
      @ricardogonzalez7092 3 года назад

      @@mischifer1 impressive, it is a gently punch in the face

  • @Superblood
    @Superblood 3 года назад +726

    One of the things that always impresses me with your playing is your volume control. I absolutely do not have that muscle memory built in and it's super satisfying to hear you pull off those swells live

    • @cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301
      @cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301 3 года назад +36

      Seriously. I’ve seen other play throughs that Mike has done and it seems like he spends just as much time working the knobs as he does playing the strings.

    • @CurtisKlope
      @CurtisKlope 3 года назад +12

      Yeah considering you could pull it off much easier with a volume pedal… it’s pretty wild how he does it with the knob.

    • @higler.
      @higler. 3 года назад +22

      He needs a signature volume pot! XD

    • @naruto199797
      @naruto199797 3 года назад

      Im not sure who but there are low friction pots im guessing he uses them

    • @dbergreen
      @dbergreen 2 года назад +12

      starting at 2:10 you can see him compulsively making sure volume is all the way up. That knob is a key piece to his playing for sure.

  • @Kabz8
    @Kabz8 3 года назад +328

    Only noticed the detail in that final chorus variation now. Snuck an extra bendy boii in there ⭕️

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 3 года назад +25

      Those really subtle nuances are why I love bands like Spiritbox

    • @AGreaterDanger
      @AGreaterDanger 3 года назад +17

      You can always use an extra bendy boi sprinkled in now and then. Especially when you're picking up pancakes.

    • @Desekratedd
      @Desekratedd 3 года назад +21

      Yeah I feel like their guitar is drowned out a lot in their songs sometimes and it's sad cause he has some really awesome melodies

    • @wesleyhaleymatthews9385
      @wesleyhaleymatthews9385 3 года назад

      That was a nice touch!!!

    • @jurajpaulik412
      @jurajpaulik412 3 года назад

      It makes the song even better, wish they would do tt on album

  • @shawnpatterson3385
    @shawnpatterson3385 3 года назад +731

    As a thrash/death metal guitarist this astounds me. My brain doesn't work like this, and I couldn't write anything like this. It's simple and heavy yet complex. They're breaking new ground.

    • @TheTravelingDjentleman
      @TheTravelingDjentleman 3 года назад +6

      Agree 100%

    • @bradkohl99
      @bradkohl99 3 года назад +39

      Mike is brilliant. Knowing him as long as I have, his brain just works differently. He can map out a lead line out of anything, and make it sound completely unique.

    • @Muzzle801
      @Muzzle801 3 года назад +15

      @@bradkohl99 Lets get down to brass tacs here man... Did Mike actually wrestle a bear once? If so was the bear A) A Brown Bear, B) A Grizzly Bear or C) A rotund hairy gay man (known as bears

    • @Surokkh
      @Surokkh 3 года назад +20

      I love this comment bro! It's amazing when you run into a guitarist with a completely different approach and try to analyze their thought process😁
      Edit: Also, I remember finding out that Perennial was in drop C# and was just like 'H O W ???? How does he make drop C# sound like *that* ?'

    • @GameDevMadeEasy
      @GameDevMadeEasy 3 года назад +7

      @@Surokkh I think this track is in Drop A with the 7 string. But I am most probably wrong... BRB gonna google it lol
      According to Belca n Black's channel, it is tuned to drop F# - (F# C# F# B E G# C#) Looks like I was wrong indeed lol

  • @METALBIRB
    @METALBIRB 3 года назад +214

    Wow so many cool little intricacies I didn’t notice until now! This is so sick

  • @DennisPlaysBass
    @DennisPlaysBass 3 года назад +156

    Those power cords in the chorus sound so damn majestic!

  • @mariosalgado7592
    @mariosalgado7592 3 года назад +1147

    nice playing ...you should start a band with a girl that can sing like an angel and also scream maybe

    • @HoosierHothead
      @HoosierHothead 3 года назад +225

      Possibly marry her even.

    • @j1shin
      @j1shin 3 года назад +84

      @@HoosierHothead ... and they could name the band Spiritbox.

    • @ANON0923
      @ANON0923 3 года назад +47

      @@j1shin Yeah, we sure we can hope

    • @The95thZebra
      @The95thZebra 3 года назад +94

      Bonus points if she has ever Wrestled a bear once

    • @artemonic_5049
      @artemonic_5049 3 года назад +12

      @@The95thZebra yeah that would be dope

  • @arthurlarrubia
    @arthurlarrubia 3 года назад +337

    that's a surprisingly clean rif, no wonder it's so catchy, thanks a lot for the playthrough!

    • @wilsonbeltz9330
      @wilsonbeltz9330 2 года назад +3

      Peep the whole album. Constant chicken head bobbing from how catchy it is. Grab your ball mit son.

  • @bobbydigital86
    @bobbydigital86 3 года назад +160

    It all sounds cool, but I do especially like the raking sound he makes in between the chords he's playing. It adds a cool uniqueness to it.

    • @PattMyCat
      @PattMyCat 3 года назад +19

      You should check out Gojira, they use that a lot in their music.

    • @potatotactics1398
      @potatotactics1398 3 года назад +4

      @@PattMyCat Gojira is a god tier band

    • @kieranmacpherson4446
      @kieranmacpherson4446 3 года назад +1

      Not sure if this is the "official" name but I call them pick scrapes haha.

    • @l.e.bassdesign
      @l.e.bassdesign 3 года назад +3

      @@PattMyCat ...or Textures

    • @andersonprimer
      @andersonprimer 3 года назад

      Could be wrong but to my knowledge Gojira invented that technique. The first time I ever heard it was in 2005 when they released From Mars To Sirius.

  • @zachw2538
    @zachw2538 3 года назад +120

    Don't lie, y'all singing the lyrics too

    • @DarkDisc1
      @DarkDisc1 3 года назад +4

      Who isn't?
      I know I was...if anything I could still hear Courtney singing in my head lol be rude not to sing with her

    • @K1ngSix
      @K1ngSix 3 года назад +4

      Absolutely sang/screamed the whole thing. What an absolute jam.

    • @PregoGB135
      @PregoGB135 3 года назад +3

      Hell yeah!

  • @DavidNwokoye
    @DavidNwokoye 3 года назад +32

    Best modern metal band rn 🔥🔥🔥

  • @charlescuch
    @charlescuch 3 года назад +37

    That groove at 3:25-3:41 …. Oh my word. You all are unreal talented.

  • @stevenjam7119
    @stevenjam7119 3 года назад +342

    So nice to see a band blowing up with just straight up catchy asf riffs and groove. Not just play insanely fast and solo everything

    • @DJKuroh
      @DJKuroh 3 года назад +33

      Agreed. A lot of bands equate technical ability with good songwriting.

    • @bradkohl99
      @bradkohl99 3 года назад +21

      And if he wanted to, he is more that capable of insanely fast and solos. He’s proved that with Fall In Archaea, and even IWABO.

    • @kieranblacker
      @kieranblacker 3 года назад +9

      I would take catchy riffs and groove over shred anyway of the week!

    • @user-tj3wr6dj4d
      @user-tj3wr6dj4d 3 года назад +1

      Who else misses CHIMAIRA with the grooves .Rob be kicking on his channel

    • @powerhitter033
      @powerhitter033 3 года назад +1

      @@user-tj3wr6dj4d YES! Chimaira is so underrated!

  • @DestinationUtopia
    @DestinationUtopia 3 года назад +38

    Mike this is a beautiful. Spiritbox is a naturally treasure in world music. Keep waiting new album. From Russia with love!

  • @joshuafunk9438
    @joshuafunk9438 3 года назад +24

    I’m beyond stoked that this band is getting the recognition they deserve. Each of them individually had remarkable talent, and the way they compose each song just highlights those skills.

  • @weirdo3058
    @weirdo3058 3 года назад +28

    im a simple man, i see spiritbox i click. also really good tone and playthrough and thanks for that. much love

  • @MidnightSky1821
    @MidnightSky1821 3 года назад +18

    I'm happy I've discovered this band. Such good stuff and the sounds I would have never guessed were done with a guitar.

  • @andrewsamson9603
    @andrewsamson9603 26 дней назад

    I love watching these types of videos as you get to see how individual parts of the song are put together ❤

  • @ToMeTheFool
    @ToMeTheFool 3 года назад +8

    I've always had this fascination with how guitarists work their instruments, but this to me is like seeing magic performed

  • @flapb2069
    @flapb2069 2 года назад +13

    Honestly have to say, I am an electronic fan. Mostly Drum and Bass, haven’t heard an entire metal album all the way through since Meshuggah’s Chaosphere. Way back when. I came across ‘Hurt You’ a couple days ago and decided to give the rest of the album a listen… I haven’t heard a band with as much range, uniquely beautiful sounds or lead vocals as I have with you guys. Your band is truly unique and I have no doubt that you are on track to reshape the core of this music scene. You all deserve everything coming to you! Don’t change a THING!!!!

  • @pazwretzky4673
    @pazwretzky4673 3 года назад +14

    all the intricacies, all the details you'd miss, even if you are a musician...what an awesome playthrough

  • @StNudge
    @StNudge 27 дней назад

    That chorus is simply beautiful

  • @rileywilson6123
    @rileywilson6123 3 года назад +13

    Something about that pickup section @3:23 just got me I love it

  • @jimmycheng1924
    @jimmycheng1924 3 года назад +10

    Mike's sense of musicality is always impeccable.

  • @KrisSchwarz98
    @KrisSchwarz98 3 года назад +13

    This is the most beautiful thing I've ever on an 7 string guitar in awhile, those ambiance high string notes are very beautiful during trips and stuff

  • @ericsmith6633
    @ericsmith6633 3 года назад +10

    That break down is honestly one of the best breakdowns I’ve ever heard. Absolutely love it!!!

  • @archie14k
    @archie14k 3 года назад +47

    I am telling everyone, ERRA and Spitirbox tour together, it'll be fucking awesome!

    • @soulofcinder2007
      @soulofcinder2007 3 года назад

      Indeed, ERRA with moths to flames and August burns red will suffice for now tho, u get tickets?

    • @archie14k
      @archie14k 3 года назад +1

      @@soulofcinder2007 I'm from India bro. :/

  • @tristanfloblack
    @tristanfloblack 2 года назад +1

    THAT IS A MASTERPIECE FROM START TO FINISH. EVERY PART.

  • @fattiefresh5
    @fattiefresh5 2 года назад +3

    I've never seen anyone play the knobs so well. incredible

  • @kikstand2011
    @kikstand2011 2 года назад +3

    Just saw spiritbox last night, and they were absolutely amazing. This song crushed!!

  • @mavrickloewen1543
    @mavrickloewen1543 3 года назад +7

    This sounds pretty sick instrumenatally. I wish bands could release instrumental versions of their songs more often

  • @gurufitness1984
    @gurufitness1984 Год назад +3

    This is so original and compelling that I'm lost for words.

  • @dannygrimsley7486
    @dannygrimsley7486 3 года назад +60

    That riff in the last chorus is tooooo fucking sick, man!

  • @throne__
    @throne__ 3 года назад +5

    Dude that last chorus riff is really sick like the way it flows and the f*cking bends dude I can't🔥

  • @161crusher161
    @161crusher161 3 года назад +4

    The change-up in the last chorus riff was soooo goood

  • @LukCPL
    @LukCPL Год назад +1

    Many of the details are completely lost in the final mix, so awesome to have this video :)

  • @JubbyDubbis
    @JubbyDubbis 8 месяцев назад +1

    Mike is one of those players where you can really sink into his playing and find little details you might have missed the first time around.

  • @DarkPhantomSky
    @DarkPhantomSky 3 года назад +4

    The chord progession in the chorus is the perfect representation of what we all want to hear in a song. Love the transformation/build up to towards the end (and everything else about this song :D).

  • @alexrico9989
    @alexrico9989 3 года назад +1

    Just recently discovered Spiritbox and now I'm hooked. Awesome.

  • @cam507
    @cam507 3 года назад +15

    I really need to learn those harmonic sweeps...he makes them look so easy!

    • @yellowsaurus4895
      @yellowsaurus4895 3 года назад +4

      I mean not to be that guy but they are pretty easy

    • @aus10tv
      @aus10tv 3 года назад +3

      @@yellowsaurus4895 not to be that guy but not everybody is at the same skill level as you

    • @yellowsaurus4895
      @yellowsaurus4895 3 года назад +7

      @@aus10tv it wasnt my intent to be condescending, just saying they really aren't as hard as one might think. They're certainly nowhere near as difficult as actual sweep arpeggios (which i cant seem to get down for the life of me, so it's not like I'm some virtuoso over here).

    • @johnalexander9887
      @johnalexander9887 3 года назад +2

      I agree, it's surprisingly easy to do. Dialing in the tone to get them to sound like this however.....

    • @aus10tv
      @aus10tv 3 года назад

      @@yellowsaurus4895 happy to be wrong man, my bad

  • @adamnicol4271
    @adamnicol4271 3 года назад +4

    Oh wow I hadn’t even noticed those volume swells in the vrs with the singing at the same time,mega pretty.

  • @nickwick35
    @nickwick35 Год назад +2

    That last chorus groove is soo tasty

  • @Bruno-vb1qz
    @Bruno-vb1qz Год назад +1

    Mike is a beast! One of the best songwritters out there!

  • @somersby64
    @somersby64 3 года назад +3

    Aside from this being such a good song and playthrough, the video production and lighting is quite elegant and fitting the vibe of this tune, awesome job folks!

  • @DimensionWave
    @DimensionWave 12 дней назад

    Amazing Guitar Playthrough

  • @felfofelipe
    @felfofelipe 3 месяца назад

    One of the groove kings.
    Masterpiece.

  • @ravikant840
    @ravikant840 Год назад +1

    This played randomly while listening to Spiritbox while I was driving back to home and listening to this was an absolute pleasure!

  • @KellyMcCaig
    @KellyMcCaig 3 года назад +1

    That turnaround in the breakdown....chefs kiss

  • @dianagrudule249
    @dianagrudule249 3 года назад +3

    This instrumental is a work of art! You know the band is exceptional, when the song is an absolute banger even without vocals.

  • @mattchavie3619
    @mattchavie3619 3 года назад +1

    The instrumental songwriting is insane. It's so well crafted. They know to pull back and when to go for it and it never sounds too busy or too sparse.

  • @heathstory9655
    @heathstory9655 3 года назад +3

    This was awesome! It's good dope artists do this cuz it really let's us non musicians see how much really goes into your songs. Killer job man!

  • @19ThreeLions97
    @19ThreeLions97 3 года назад +3

    Stuff like that makes me happy.
    Spiritbox overall makes me happy.

  • @agmeckler
    @agmeckler 3 года назад +1

    Man. Mike of off the chain talented. I absolutely love the deep tones he achieves and the pick scrapes. These guys are blowing up.

  • @kolibrick4830
    @kolibrick4830 Год назад +1

    the amount of volume tone checking is insane

  • @maxstatic
    @maxstatic 3 года назад +1

    The balance/dynamics of this song are so on point.

  • @cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301
    @cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301 3 года назад +20

    That was awesome. I wonder how many knobs he worn out? Lol.
    I would love to see a play through of Secret Garden. Gotta see how he plays the verses.

  • @bryceyeah9589
    @bryceyeah9589 3 года назад +1

    Truly makes you appreciate all the ambiance created in the track. And that outtro riff when they go double time is so sick to watch.

  • @-LSTR-
    @-LSTR- 10 месяцев назад +1

    That high note upstroke @1:28 cant seem to figure out what he does, but it sounds awesome

  • @petef.4361
    @petef.4361 3 года назад +4

    This is pure talent right here, absolutely amazing!

  • @stevelauda
    @stevelauda 3 года назад +1

    It’s perfectly well written guitar part, some part shining out, some part soaring in the background amplify the vocal track. Superb!

  • @lenschumann1321
    @lenschumann1321 12 дней назад

    Omg finally a live video not done with a cell phone ! More please

  • @austinfrye3389
    @austinfrye3389 2 года назад +1

    This is just absolutely incredible

  • @morgancross5481
    @morgancross5481 3 года назад +18

    I love how many guitar players have the nervous "make sure the volume is all the way up" tick during sustained rests. 😆
    Killer playthrough!

    • @longwalkinthewoods5457
      @longwalkinthewoods5457 3 года назад +2

      Miss it once onstage and you'll be scarred for life, lol. I do the same thing without thinking about it.

  • @kannonmcafee
    @kannonmcafee 3 года назад +1

    I didn't fully appreciate the guitar parts of this song until I watched you play through them. I like how you set the groove, but vary things from there. The contrast between heavy, down-tuned rhythm and The Edge style echoed cleaner parts works so well. This is great guitar work sneaking in under Courtney's voice and those big drums.

  • @JF.90
    @JF.90 3 года назад +1

    this is awesome. you guys got a official video of ur band members doing separate playthroughs with studio quality. i wish more bands did this format. i love seeing these lol

  • @Halfrican-American
    @Halfrican-American 3 года назад +2

    Those verse and pre-chorus riffs are SO goddamn groovy! How did I never notice them listening to the full version?

  • @B1gD1n0
    @B1gD1n0 3 года назад +1

    Ohhh my god dude, the riffs are so heavy it crushes my brain 🤯
    And then the melodic picking!! You guys are too good. 🤟 👑👑👑

  • @philgit123
    @philgit123 3 года назад +2

    I need the whole album RIGHT NOW! I can't remember the last time I couldn't wait for an album this much

  • @bripeaches_
    @bripeaches_ 3 года назад +4

    sheeeesh I never realize how much Courtney’s voice adds to the melody until I listen to these play through without vocals!

  • @MemoROFL
    @MemoROFL 3 года назад +2

    Mike, I keep coming back to the 3:25 riff over and over. In the full song, it takes second chair to Courtney's vocals-deservedly so-but holy shit is it musical perfection. I've sent this playthrough to so many people just because of that riff. Every time the end of the song unleashes, I smile because of your guitar part. Good shit!

  • @badxradxandy
    @badxradxandy Год назад

    The most exciting band to watch right now.

  • @NZWozza
    @NZWozza 3 года назад

    Each member of Spiritbox is so important to the bands sound. So good!

  • @bob-ov4iq
    @bob-ov4iq 3 года назад +1

    The main riff , 🤯 no lie one of the best riffs ever

  • @lastditch727
    @lastditch727 2 года назад +1

    Man that is one inspiring, dynamic and beautiful piece of work.

  • @paylightmusic
    @paylightmusic 2 года назад +1

    Excellent job!

  • @JtheMaige
    @JtheMaige 3 года назад +1

    Dude.... That is so sick! Incredible playing.Its almost like you're in the band. Amazing!

  • @pojanluiz8152
    @pojanluiz8152 3 года назад +1

    I always looking toward his cover everytime their single comes out...and boy he never disappoint me...

  • @andr3wsheetz
    @andr3wsheetz 7 месяцев назад +1

    Idk the actual term to this but those upsweep harmonics are fucking SICK!!!!!

  • @josuastangl7140
    @josuastangl7140 3 года назад

    2 octave powerchords underneath a lead line and a catchy hook all day!
    Def gonna check out these massive tones!

  • @JamieSlays
    @JamieSlays 3 года назад

    I downloaded all of these. Do you use them as scenes or presets?

  • @paulcowan6782
    @paulcowan6782 3 года назад +4

    Dude Mike I’ve been extremely inspired by your playing as a guitar player and an overall musician. Keep it up man!!!!🤘🏼🔥

  • @KRayxKodessA
    @KRayxKodessA 2 года назад +1

    As a guitar player with extreme writer's block I would love to see more videos on the creative writing process. This is so good.

  • @PezrulezHaakon
    @PezrulezHaakon 3 года назад

    So tasteful 🤗
    I love the contrast between the agressive and the beautiful.

  • @MTNReacts
    @MTNReacts 3 года назад

    Wow I hear so many different things when you hear it like this. Phenomenal guitarist and musician 🤘🤘

  • @nemesisfamily7109
    @nemesisfamily7109 3 года назад

    I have listened to your songs on spotify religiously since i discovered you almost exactly a year ago and this is why! These kinds of riffs with the heavy hitting drums. Courtney's incredible voice! Keeps me turning it up! I cant wait for the record !!!

  • @infosecrogue8883
    @infosecrogue8883 3 года назад +1

    Mike is quickly becoming one of my favorite guitarists.

  • @chasingairplanesmusic
    @chasingairplanesmusic 2 года назад

    The unsung backbone of spiritbox. Loving these play throughs

  • @letthetunesflow
    @letthetunesflow 3 года назад

    I love how the more songs you do the more they feel so well blended together with the vocals and just how amazingly strong the melody lines are!
    I also love how you added the intricacies at the end it really adds to the build of the song! It really feels like you and Courtney are working so well together and playing off each other! Keep up the awesome work you guys!
    Also Mike you are one smooth king of the bouncy riffs! Can’t help but move! Don’t stop! I wish you all the best, you deserve it!
    Those Bouncy Melodic Bends in your songs are just so 🔥! No one does it like you Mike!

  • @TheTravelingDjentleman
    @TheTravelingDjentleman 3 года назад

    Beautiful songwriting Mike Stringer!

  • @SavageBambi
    @SavageBambi 2 года назад

    insane playing. insane writing.

  • @smildrummer
    @smildrummer 3 года назад +2

    Is it just me or those riffs + Lundgren M7s sound Brutal AF!

    • @drumkidstu
      @drumkidstu 3 года назад +1

      I mean the lundgren pickup is the pickup meshuggah has used for decades now so it makes sense!

    • @smildrummer
      @smildrummer 3 года назад

      @@drumkidstu It's not about what you play. Or how. But WHY! bahahaha

  • @podhoncisty
    @podhoncisty 4 дня назад

    Beautiful 😍

  • @ibragonzalez4494
    @ibragonzalez4494 2 года назад

    the mix on these songs are amazing! i havent heard a band sound so good! the way the bass cuts through the mix with those low notes!! huge fan of your music!

  • @marsinko9714
    @marsinko9714 9 месяцев назад

    Extreme epic and technical thing - i can hear it on repeat

  • @dvanooijen74
    @dvanooijen74 3 года назад +2

    The Shred is strong with this one....... Stoked to see he's back in action with this Aristides axe

  • @aaroncates7371
    @aaroncates7371 3 года назад

    One of my favorite guitarist now. Hope you keep pressing on, and keep making sick riffs for me to listen to please.

  • @YosDeadman
    @YosDeadman 3 года назад

    This song haunts me, so perfect. Thank you Spiritbox and thank you Mike for this playthrough, unbelievable.

  • @szveszs
    @szveszs 3 года назад +2

    Ok bro you got me, I don't like to be honest these super modern stuff but ok, you got me with this one, big props.