After listening to the A side, I remember flipping over the cassette tape in my red Sony Walkman in my room while laying in bed one night in late 1988. The feel of those times was much different from now. The Soviet Union was still intact. We watched movies mostly on VCRs and at the movies. We used to go cruising around town in my brother's car. Reagan was still the President. Anyway, I depress the button to play the B side of the album. It goes through Shortest Straw, Harvester, Frayed Ends of Sanity, then this unexpected classical piece fades in. Kinda caught me off guard in Metallica style, and I know something else is going to come smash it away soon. The war march begins to slowly crescendo from the background and drown out our little peaceful party, then just brazenly walks all over like it owns the place, knocking things around in a controlled, driving rage. Seems kind of monotonous for a while to me, not sure what happened, then an urbanized solo adds a little delirium to the madness. I feel a little let down, thinking these guys don't have an interesting instrumental in them anymore like they did with Call of Kuthulu and Orion. I consider fast-forwarding the tape, but then something changes... A beautiful melody coalesces out of nowhere, but with really solid guitar tones rising in unison, announcing something Then the layering of harmonies evolves over that motif, eliciting a flood of emotions that are contrasted against the war march feel from before. Just as my senses begin to bathe in this harmonic and melodic bliss, the rug is pulled out from under me into silence... The faint, but crystal clear sound of a tiny clean guitar voice mimics the melodic motif in classical guitar method. I feel my inner little boy awaken to the familiar cry of a buried childhood sorrow shared in that moment with whoever created this sonic shock, tears pouring down my face. My deep appreciation for their music took on new meaning in that moment, and I think they were really trying to let us know what a loss Cliff's early departure from them felt like in this song.
when a man lies he murders a some part of the world..... these are the pale death that men miscall thier lives... all this i cannot bare to witness any longer.... cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home
@@scottcisek2376 "The kingdom of salvation will take you home. For the king is forgiving, for the king is understanding, for the king is loving, for the king is you"
No shit. That was genius how he moved the solo down that far so he could slip in a nice root note with it every once in a while to keep it tied in. Absolutely amazing.
I dout that. But its roots are in classical. Dont get me wront ive been to 5 met concerts. But being at the boston philharmonic orchestra makes one weep.
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. It makes me think of my father and his passing, as well as Clif's. What a beautiful song, full of emotion even without any words (or with very few, that is). I love it. Thank you
If only they followed up Anesthesia with To Live Is To Die. It could have been an even bigger tribute to Cliff and probably the greatest performance by Metallica ever
This is a perfect example of how some of Metallica’s music transcends “metal” its just a stunning piece of music, beautifully written and in this instance beautifully arranged and played. Love it!
Here I am again, year after year. This video brings me peace and clarity of mind at my darkest points. One of my best friends passed November 2022, and this played while I sat in darkness. Tonight this plays after coming to a realization that I've been being manipulated by this woman, who I thought I had a genuine connection with. Thanks again Charles, for providing a beautiful expression of my internal torment
Saw one at the pawn shop the other day. $975. That's pawn shop price! I figure retail would be 1500 at least, but it was clearly handmade. It was beautiful. Man if only I could afford it...
I still remember hearing this for the first time on my first cd player as a kid, listening to this song, the clean breakdown over and over again. I'm sure many of us do. This video takes me back there and gives me that same feeling in my throat i had 25yrs ago
This is amazing!! I am a steel string maker. This is my favorite song ever and you inspired me to make a classical. Wow. Thank you for this beautiful cover. Your really good !!!!!’
Wow, the arrangement and the dynamics brought out all the beauty from those notes. That has to be the richest, most sonorous and harmonious version I've ever heard. So many beautiful and memorable parts, and such amazing feel throughout.
RIP Cliff. All of us continue to ask, what could've been? But at the same time, that man still brings so many smiles to this planet, and his body of work is still being played with such passion even to this day.
Such a nice rendition of an epic song! Your solo for this song is perfectly executed. It is not the longest or the most difficult solo but your voicing of each note defines the climax of this ballad as well as or better than the official version of this song does on AJFS. That is no small feat! Awesome! Thank you
I'm not gonna lie, I dont watch many of your videos, but when I do I always feel motivated to keep playing, and not just play, but get wayyyyyy better... Im trying to learn this song of of this video slowed down and wow it's been a challenge. Either way thanks Mr Charles for being a damn good guitarist, most of your Metallica covers leave me at a loss of words.
This man plays.....magnificent....this master piece....make me cry... beautiful. ....melody.....metallica...are genius..and james hetfield. ..one of the best guitarrist......all time....plays woderfull....
This is Officially my favourite video on RUclips. Brilliant, Awesome, Mesmerizing. No word in the english vocabulary is enough to aptly describe this. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
...and Justice for All is not too far removed from prog metal album. Lots of complex rhythms, time signatures and solos. One of the best metal albums of all time.
@@ogulcanyolcu8714 haha!!! 'The original is not tecnical' !?!?! Have you even heard that shit?!?!? Probably the most technical 'band music' of all time...
Of all your uploads I always love whow you play this song (maybe because it's my Metallica fav song) and you always do a genius work. So, this video for me it's something magical for me! Thank you so much for sharing this! Cheers!
I had to stop the video. This reminds me of a friend I lost nearly 15 years ago. He used to play this for me. Your version is the best I’ve heard. Brings tears to my eyes. Fantastic memories and sad moments. I tip my hat to you. Edit. Tried a second time. Nope, still couldn’t make it thru!
I've said it before, and I will again, you make this song even more beautiful than it already is. Awesome work man, I sometimes play this song repeatedly for an hour, just because I love it so much. Thank you for teaching it to me.
I want your cover on itunes, on spotify and deezer Mate you don’t know how you make us feel with your arrangement ... Like you’ve picked the best part of to live is to die, the moment i want to listen to on repeat
It’s 9 months since my initially comment, and I watch this video multiple times a week. I’ve finally bought a classical guitar because of this video, and been a patreon member. Now that I’m not deploying for a bit, I have the time to learn this piece :)
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I want this song played at my funeral
Well ya getting Littlemix so tuff
BIONIC SPAZMO I don’t know who that is.
Yes
As they lower my casket
U wont get to enjoy it
I think to live is to die is their one of best work ever
Me too
me too
Me too
After listening to the A side, I remember flipping over the cassette tape in my red Sony Walkman in my room while laying in bed one night in late 1988.
The feel of those times was much different from now. The Soviet Union was still intact. We watched movies mostly on VCRs and at the movies. We used to go cruising around town in my brother's car. Reagan was still the President.
Anyway, I depress the button to play the B side of the album. It goes through Shortest Straw, Harvester, Frayed Ends of Sanity, then this unexpected classical piece fades in.
Kinda caught me off guard in Metallica style, and I know something else is going to come smash it away soon.
The war march begins to slowly crescendo from the background and drown out our little peaceful party, then just brazenly walks all over like it owns the place, knocking things around in a controlled, driving rage.
Seems kind of monotonous for a while to me, not sure what happened, then an urbanized solo adds a little delirium to the madness. I feel a little let down, thinking these guys don't have an interesting instrumental in them anymore like they did with Call of Kuthulu and Orion. I consider fast-forwarding the tape, but then something changes...
A beautiful melody coalesces out of nowhere, but with really solid guitar tones rising in unison, announcing something
Then the layering of harmonies evolves over that motif, eliciting a flood of emotions that are contrasted against the war march feel from before.
Just as my senses begin to bathe in this harmonic and melodic bliss, the rug is pulled out from under me into silence...
The faint, but crystal clear sound of a tiny clean guitar voice mimics the melodic motif in classical guitar method.
I feel my inner little boy awaken to the familiar cry of a buried childhood sorrow shared in that moment with whoever created this sonic shock, tears pouring down my face.
My deep appreciation for their music took on new meaning in that moment, and I think they were really trying to let us know what a loss Cliff's early departure from them felt like in this song.
@@LRRPFco52 very beautiful :')
....And the kingdom of salvation took him home
when a man lies he murders a some part of the world..... these are the pale death that men miscall thier lives... all this i cannot bare to witness any longer....
cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home
Rest In Peace Clifford Lee Burton, 1962-1986, God Bless Him
@@thedancingguy828 And today he greets his father.
@@scottcisek2376 "The kingdom of salvation will take you home. For the king is forgiving, for the king is understanding, for the king is loving, for the king is you"
@@nonnone7060 Never understood this, for the King is Jesus Christ.
1:57 never seen someone transpose James' solo into a classical configuration like that...beautiful - well done!
A lot of james writing is based in a classical fashion. This is a beautiful contribute to what is.
Agreed.. I thought cliff wrote this though.. classical background and all
David Mckee Cliff wrote the middle interlude classical sounding part. I'm pretty sure James wrote the intro though
He’s one of the greatest guitar player at that time
No shit. That was genius how he moved the solo down that far so he could slip in a nice root note with it every once in a while to keep it tied in. Absolutely amazing.
Awesome! I like the harmonics and it slowed down just a tad bit! It's so melodic! RIP Cliff Burton
RIP
Jason played on this one tho.
pearljaime2 cliff wrote it though
@@pearljaime2 Cliff wrote it plus the words spoken by James
@@pearljaime2 Jason who?
Cliff wrote this? I had no idea.
In 200 years, Metallica will be considered classical music, as Mozart is today.
The world will certainly remember Metallica for very longtime. No doubt.
@Mustaine underrated comment
Uncle dave
@Mustaine True. And Megadeth won't either.
I dout that. But its roots are in classical. Dont get me wront ive been to 5 met concerts. But being at the boston philharmonic orchestra makes one weep.
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. It makes me think of my father and his passing, as well as Clif's. What a beautiful song, full of emotion even without any words (or with very few, that is). I love it. Thank you
So Cliffs passing makes you cry??🤔
@@merchantgold6327 The entire comment speaks for itself. Are you just trying to be confrontational?
Metallica needs to play this song on the S&M2
Yesssssssssssss
@Louis :'((
If only they followed up Anesthesia with To Live Is To Die. It could have been an even bigger tribute to Cliff and probably the greatest performance by Metallica ever
They played Enter Sandman instead. Yay!!!
TronLegend I would’ve actually cried
This is a perfect example of how some of Metallica’s music transcends “metal” its just a stunning piece of music, beautifully written and in this instance beautifully arranged and played. Love it!
Here I am again, year after year. This video brings me peace and clarity of mind at my darkest points. One of my best friends passed November 2022, and this played while I sat in darkness. Tonight this plays after coming to a realization that I've been being manipulated by this woman, who I thought I had a genuine connection with.
Thanks again Charles, for providing a beautiful expression of my internal torment
7 string classical guitar?!!! Where the hell have I been?!!!! Incredible playing btw!🤘
Hahaha thats xactly how I felt
Dude, there's a 10 string classical guitar. True djent 😁
Saw one at the pawn shop the other day. $975. That's pawn shop price! I figure retail would be 1500 at least, but it was clearly handmade. It was beautiful. Man if only I could afford it...
I think they existed before electric 7 string guitars
Actually it is a common instrument in Brazil and Russia.
I still remember hearing this for the first time on my first cd player as a kid, listening to this song, the clean breakdown over and over again. I'm sure many of us do. This video takes me back there and gives me that same feeling in my throat i had 25yrs ago
Since the first time I heard this 25 years ago. It's like listening for the first time again.
A seven string classical acoustic, you say...?
Have one sent to my chambers.
No its classical look at her shape
At once ! Clap clap
Along with a dark haired maiden to serenade at once
very prominent in bossa nova. I don't think I've ever seen one being used outside of it, tbh.
@@williambeiser5595 along with 2 stines of some tasty Ale.
This made me think back when i was in my early 20s, listening to this song and what i was doing, brought a tear to my eye lol.
Music is sure powerful like that
That open E to the F#/E slide on the A-string always gets me... So beautiful. Nice cover, man!
The intro is in my opinion one of the best things Metallica have ever written, clean or distorted
Still listening. A year later . Man you need an album. Total goosebumps . My god
I finally have a couple up on iTunes!
@@CharlesAlexanderAllred anything on Spotify?
Yes! If you search me I should come up
@@CharlesAlexanderAllred thank you so much, it's amazing
You’re welcome! Thanks for listening!
This is amazing!! I am a steel string maker. This is my favorite song ever and you inspired me to make a classical. Wow. Thank you for this beautiful cover. Your really good !!!!!’
Awesome! Hope you enjoy making a classical guitar!
FANTASTIC! An acoustic guitar in the right hands does wonders to the soul. Thank you for this!
One of my favorite Metallica songs. It’s so heavy and melancholy and also beautiful. Translates so well to this expression. Wonderful.
This nearly made me cry...
It's an absolute masterpiece, love it.
Keep it up 🤘❤
It is good music, isn't it?
*not for the weak hearted*
Suck it up, buttercup.
@@saltcreekammo damn man you must be so cool! Wow not crying us so manly
Jesus, this nearly made me cry. Beautiful.
Wow, the arrangement and the dynamics brought out all the beauty from those notes. That has to be the richest, most sonorous and harmonious version I've ever heard. So many beautiful and memorable parts, and such amazing feel throughout.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music rest in peace Cliff Burton
One of my all time favourite metallica songs
tears. thanks man. long life Metallica, rip cliff... speechless
It moved me to tears
Nothing in the English language can articulate how I feel, eternal.
You need to learn Spanish.... 😉
"It feels so good, jobany blyat"
@Xavier Gomez I mean I was joking, but okay
@Xavier Gomez Cool story, there was a little @TRG at the start before you edited it, thus I assumed it was directed at me.
@Xavier Gomez It's alright
When I saw the spider sleeve and green towel on guitar I knew shit was about to get real. Beautiful stuff, man.
Hahaha :)
Word man lol
Damn right! Respect and protect the instrument. What a superb rendition! Best I’ve heard
What does it all mean Basil?
Sucks you in then traps you with that web of shred🤘✊
This sounds angelic. By far the best rearranged version of the song I've ever heard. Well done, mate.
Seriously I cannot stop listening to this....
Quality shines through once more😎😎👍👍
Hey thanks Simon! :)
Beautiful
It’s hard to grab someone’s full attention while playing. Very well done.
RIP Cliff. All of us continue to ask, what could've been?
But at the same time, that man still brings so many smiles to this planet, and his body of work is still being played with such passion even to this day.
This is beautiful. Thanks for uploading
Hello from Turkey. Great performance. Rest in Peace Cliff.
Me and my horse chillin listening to you and your beautiful guitar. Thank you, for this is exactly what i needed.
Added this and your other work to a new work playlist.
There is something in this music that allways making me cry
Made a pretty song even more gorgeous. Props!
Always love seeing clasiscal guitar arrangements of Metal tracks.
Pretty song?
Pretty song??
The song, the way you play it, evokes so many emotions.
At 1:27 most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard.
Im cry with this part
So beautiful and perfectly played!! Blessings! ✨
This might be one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen 🤘
Great.... Now i want a 7 string classic guitar... That extra B string sounds amazing
Those pinch harmonics... Beautifully done man
You are a beast ,this is pure magic, well well done mate!
Jesus christ this is amazing. Breath taking.. if I might say
Man. This song. You just took me right back to being a teenage learning guitar. So beautiful I could tear up.
Probably the best cover of this song!
My man! I am a longtime fan and this is great! Thank you! You inspire more of us with each performance.
Such a nice rendition of an epic song! Your solo for this song is perfectly executed. It is not the longest or the most difficult solo but your voicing of each note defines the climax of this ballad as well as or better than the official version of this song does on AJFS.
That is no small feat!
Awesome!
Thank you
Nothing tops the bassline with that low A during middle section and the solo.
I'm in awe. Bravo, Sire.
This is such a beautiful piece, played so romantically and heart felt. Cliff is smiling 🤘
I'm not gonna lie, I dont watch many of your videos, but when I do I always feel motivated to keep playing, and not just play, but get wayyyyyy better...
Im trying to learn this song of of this video slowed down and wow it's been a challenge. Either way thanks Mr Charles for being a damn good guitarist, most of your Metallica covers leave me at a loss of words.
Oh my good lord this feels soo good in my ears. Thank you god for allowing me to hear sound so I wouldn't miss this in my life.
Thank your ears not god
Thank the musician
It's beautiful...This song will always be beautiful forever. Thank you mate!
Goosebumps. All over the place. Great job dude!
That was a great job. Some of my favorite Metallica parts played very well. Thanks for sharing.
This man plays.....magnificent....this master piece....make me cry... beautiful. ....melody.....metallica...are genius..and james hetfield. ..one of the best guitarrist......all time....plays woderfull....
wow what a performance, just wow
Simply amazing playing and beautiful sound. Tears are rolling down my face as I type this.
Awesome! Thank u :)
No onions needed…hands down made me blub like a baby! Stunning playing sir!
Beautiful playing Sir.
This is Officially my favourite video on RUclips.
Brilliant, Awesome, Mesmerizing. No word in the english vocabulary is enough to aptly describe this.
Thank you for sharing this with the world.
You’re very welcome; thank you for your words! :)
@@CharlesAlexanderAllred can i get a mp3 of this arrangement?
Voice of the Soul by Death would sound great if it were to be played by you!
that's a fucking masterpiece.
Incredible. Beautifully arranged. Never seen a 7 string classical before.
This and Orion are my favorite Metallica songs ..just love them
Orion is the shit!!!
BUMP for him to play Orion like this!!! Would love it :)
ToT every time I hear this. Thank you so much for the upload.
Wow! I didn’t realize how technical this song was... 🤯
This is arrangement. This makes it technical, not the original song.
...and Justice for All is not too far removed from prog metal album. Lots of complex rhythms, time signatures and solos. One of the best metal albums of all time.
@@ogulcanyolcu8714 haha!!! 'The original is not tecnical' !?!?! Have you even heard that shit?!?!? Probably the most technical 'band music' of all time...
@@adambarns2496 medication time
Easily the best cover I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!
This is insane, you're really good. We need more Metallica!
I almost cried listening to this. It’s amazing man keep it up!
Thank you so much! I think I watched the other ones about 50 times. Absolutely beautiful!
One of the most impressive songs of my life. Long live rock...
Not many can do this piece justice,, but you certanly can!! Fantastic tone and resonance in that guitar👍🤘
Dang, that solo! Just makes my hair stand on end! Great job playing, and kudos for being true to the OG’s essence!
Of all your uploads I always love whow you play this song (maybe because it's my Metallica fav song) and you always do a genius work.
So, this video for me it's something magical for me!
Thank you so much for sharing this! Cheers!
Hey thanks Hugo, I’m glad you enjoyed the arrangement and I appreciate your words! :)
Wow. Seriously, just wow.
this is fucking fire
I had to stop the video. This reminds me of a friend I lost nearly 15 years ago. He used to play this for me. Your version is the best I’ve heard. Brings tears to my eyes. Fantastic memories and sad moments. I tip my hat to you. Edit. Tried a second time. Nope, still couldn’t make it thru!
How can anyone give a thumbs down to something like this? Unbelievable. Thank you, sir, for this great rendition of a great song.
Fantastic job. As a huge 'tallica fan I bow to you sir.
Delicious work sir. Your artificial harmonics certainly add a nice touch to the already beautiful arrangement of this masterpiece.
This is so beautifull
This is what slowly going up to the Gates of Heaven feels like
I've said it before, and I will again, you make this song even more beautiful than it already is. Awesome work man, I sometimes play this song repeatedly for an hour, just because I love it so much. Thank you for teaching it to me.
This made my heart smile. Thank you
Out freaking standing!
Wonderfully sublime. Thank you Charles.
Flawless victory.
Masterpiece👌
Thanks for playing this song, i was stuck in taking it by ear, this helped a lot thanks
I want your cover on itunes, on spotify and deezer
Mate you don’t know how you make us feel with your arrangement ...
Like you’ve picked the best part of to live is to die, the moment i want to listen to on repeat
i can listen to this for hours and it never gets old. love the videos man keep it up.
Amazing buddy. This is absolutely amazing!
It’s 9 months since my initially comment, and I watch this video multiple times a week. I’ve finally bought a classical guitar because of this video, and been a patreon member. Now that I’m not deploying for a bit, I have the time to learn this piece :)
That is awesome! Thank you bro!!