This guy is just a true genius for real, he compose like no body on this earth and i totally know my subject. He's a huge inspiration of a lot of people include my self. His technic is just insane in "chord mod" and he's also a total beast when he play solos, we almost never ear any pick sounds, it's just beautiffuly amazing. I don't know what happened to the band and why they choose to make an hiatus but i really hope that they return very quicly, i miss them so much and want to know how much powerfull this guy would be like today
I am honestly in so much awe of his playing. The lead run at the the end of splash, and the solo from dew just to start. Both of those songs changed my entire life immediately without fail not even counting the various other songs. Eric is also insane and they seem to split the solos evenly. Mario's solos are super sweep heavy and soulful, and eric is more experimental and technique savvy. They harmonize in an almost supernatural way and they are why I practice guitar every night. I hope they find creative drive again and tour on their own terms.
I'm planning on start learning guitar and i have both he and Erick as top tier level players, their skills and creativity are a milestone i need to reach before i consider myself a great guitarist. When i'm able to play CHON songs effortlesly i know i'll be ready to start a project and do it professionally, before then i gotta keep practicing.
Loving your videos man! I get so much nostalgia watching them and remembering the handful of times I saw them live in Chicago and Milwaukee. Got to hang for a bit with Mario and Nathan after one of their sets, although a bit awkward they were super chill nice dudes! I would pay mad money to see them live one more time (,: I know a comeback is pretty much non-existent, but I think it's cool their studio drummer Brian Evans said he would be willing to return for another album. Occasionally in his lives he'll play some of the songs and or explain how we wrote the parts which is dope
I went to a concert yesterday and the venue had posters from past shows, and there was a CHON poster. It was kind of bittersweet to see. I was kinda hoping for some like.. analysis of writing and/or playing techniques that highlight and or explain what makes him so good.
Fair enough dude. I'm very not with it when it comes to actual music theory but this series is more mentioning and summarizing the whole idea and careers of different artists.
His quick solo on Breathe is more than enough to prove himself as a music genius. It’s sort of an understatement. He is my personal favorite guitarist. I’ve read online that he may not thump, selective pick, or any other technical modern guitar techniques, but the man doesn’t even need to. He’s already too good for that in my opinion. And Mario plays way better than those people that think you have to be a good guitarist by using those specific techniques… He plays with soul and passion, he’s not some robotic technical machine playing notes with no weight behind them. Erick too. And the others as well. Nathan is such an underrated drummer and Esaiah I feel gets over looked by Anthony Crawford for not having anything going for him (no shade to Crawford or for Esaiah, I think they’re both amazing).
I love the shameless drooling over chon lmao. I used to be like you scouring the internet for anything i could find about them because i was so obsessed💀 Mario is definetely a genius. I remember reading somewhere that he started out on drums and taught his brother Nathan to play
Chon is always the first group I think of when I hear "Musical Genius", their stuff completely changed my taste in music just by being that good... I feel like Anthony Crawford shouldn't be left out of any of this too, cuz his basslines are just as genius as the rest of the band, even if he technically wasn't a memeber. I just wish it was easier to hear in some of their songs
to be fair they use a lot of extensions like 9ths 11ths and 13ths especially after newborn sun, and they use a lot of substitutions as well so it isn't just "basic" seventh chords
Ayo? Who are these people claiming that Mario's pretentious and a "dbag"? I've seen CHON live - quite a number of times and have met them. I've met Drew when he was still touring with them and I've seen and met Mario's other band a long time ago from To Each His Own. They are all very chill, respectful, and appreciative of their fanbase. I won't call your claims to be deceitful or assume these fan statements are liars but it could be possible that the fans whose stories you've had heard about having a sour interaction with Mario - interpreted the vibes incorrectly. (At least I hope that's all that is). I hardly have time to play guitar anymore but CHON was definitely an inspiration to my writing and will always be one of my favorite bands to listen to.
@@eeeeja2160 I agree I think people just assume mathrock = pretentious. Pretty much anyone I talk about mathrock to in real life they say it's pretentious and I don't get it!! I obviously don't agree with that XD
I have a vague memory early on when they first released their ep of mario in a music video with another band like smoking weed and stuff with I think their old bassist as the lead singer? But since havent been able to find that anywhere...if anyone knows what Im talking about and confirm that wasnt some fever dream...pls
@@tman1518 bruuhh thankyouu! My searching is finally over ha...I chatted with mario at a show once and my friends and I handed him a book that we used to doodle and make cool drawings in when we got blazed and we asked him to sign it. Couldnt resist the urge to ask him if he smoked and his response was "I used to". Made me think of this video and went home to look it up and couldnt find it for the life of me. I like to believe he quit smokin da herb to focus and hone his skills and well...good on him because yeah like you said dudes a genius. Thanks again, cheers! (:
@@michaelproano1449 One of the coolest stories I've heard man. You're probably totally right too it's gotta be hella hard to play like that when you're blazed XD. Thanks for watching and stuff dude glad I could help out. Funny story about this vid, I sent it to Drew a few months ago. He's the guy who's doing vocals on this and was also in Chon for a while. His reaction was funny he basically forgot this even happened. They were both super super young in this
My dad wont agree with me that hes a good guitar player...he keeps saying hes just a piano player and hes just playing piano video game music on guitar 😂
This guy is just a true genius for real, he compose like no body on this earth and i totally know my subject. He's a huge inspiration of a lot of people include my self. His technic is just insane in "chord mod" and he's also a total beast when he play solos, we almost never ear any pick sounds, it's just beautiffuly amazing.
I don't know what happened to the band and why they choose to make an hiatus but i really hope that they return very quicly, i miss them so much and want to know how much powerfull this guy would be like today
I am honestly in so much awe of his playing. The lead run at the the end of splash, and the solo from dew just to start. Both of those songs changed my entire life immediately without fail not even counting the various other songs. Eric is also insane and they seem to split the solos evenly. Mario's solos are super sweep heavy and soulful, and eric is more experimental and technique savvy. They harmonize in an almost supernatural way and they are why I practice guitar every night. I hope they find creative drive again and tour on their own terms.
So tight dude. Thanks for tuning in G.
I'm planning on start learning guitar and i have both he and Erick as top tier level players, their skills and creativity are a milestone i need to reach before i consider myself a great guitarist. When i'm able to play CHON songs effortlesly i know i'll be ready to start a project and do it professionally, before then i gotta keep practicing.
The 1 beat pause in peace is everything for me. Miss u chon. Come back soon.
Loving your videos man! I get so much nostalgia watching them and remembering the handful of times I saw them live in Chicago and Milwaukee. Got to hang for a bit with Mario and Nathan after one of their sets, although a bit awkward they were super chill nice dudes! I would pay mad money to see them live one more time (,: I know a comeback is pretty much non-existent, but I think it's cool their studio drummer Brian Evans said he would be willing to return for another album. Occasionally in his lives he'll play some of the songs and or explain how we wrote the parts which is dope
I went to a concert yesterday and the venue had posters from past shows, and there was a CHON poster. It was kind of bittersweet to see.
I was kinda hoping for some like.. analysis of writing and/or playing techniques that highlight and or explain what makes him so good.
Fair enough dude. I'm very not with it when it comes to actual music theory but this series is more mentioning and summarizing the whole idea and careers of different artists.
His quick solo on Breathe is more than enough to prove himself as a music genius. It’s sort of an understatement. He is my personal favorite guitarist. I’ve read online that he may not thump, selective pick, or any other technical modern guitar techniques, but the man doesn’t even need to. He’s already too good for that in my opinion. And Mario plays way better than those people that think you have to be a good guitarist by using those specific techniques…
He plays with soul and passion, he’s not some robotic technical machine playing notes with no weight behind them. Erick too. And the others as well. Nathan is such an underrated drummer and Esaiah I feel gets over looked by Anthony Crawford for not having anything going for him (no shade to Crawford or for Esaiah, I think they’re both amazing).
Homey slowly becoming my favorite album but the self titled still holding strong.
Checkpoint is their most underrated song.
mario's solo in checkpoint it just so nice
Checkpoint is super underrated I feel like, I have to agree. Based.
Sooooooo proud!!!!!!
Let’s goooooo.
I miss Mario, man.
Ive talked and taken pics woth Mario. He's soooo chill.
For real man
I love the shameless drooling over chon lmao. I used to be like you scouring the internet for anything i could find about them because i was so obsessed💀 Mario is definetely a genius. I remember reading somewhere that he started out on drums and taught his brother Nathan to play
He sure did bro. Nate is the goat he'll be in a future episode
Used to listen to CHON on RUclips back in the heavy days. Never thought we'd see em live!
Chon is always the first group I think of when I hear "Musical Genius", their stuff completely changed my taste in music just by being that good... I feel like Anthony Crawford shouldn't be left out of any of this too, cuz his basslines are just as genius as the rest of the band, even if he technically wasn't a memeber. I just wish it was easier to hear in some of their songs
Oh don't worry I'm gonna cover Anthony Crawford!!
love the content you've been pushing out man, keep it up
Duuude you're the goat thanks :)
mario can make basic seventh chords sound really complicated
Dude fr lmaooo
to be fair they use a lot of extensions like 9ths 11ths and 13ths especially after newborn sun, and they use a lot of substitutions as well so it isn't just "basic" seventh chords
@@joshuasohn47 yea thats true, they even use quartal harmony as well, but their overall use of harmony is based around maj/min7 arpeggios
awesome video
Ayo? Who are these people claiming that Mario's pretentious and a "dbag"? I've seen CHON live - quite a number of times and have met them. I've met Drew when he was still touring with them and I've seen and met Mario's other band a long time ago from To Each His Own. They are all very chill, respectful, and appreciative of their fanbase. I won't call your claims to be deceitful or assume these fan statements are liars but it could be possible that the fans whose stories you've had heard about having a sour interaction with Mario - interpreted the vibes incorrectly. (At least I hope that's all that is). I hardly have time to play guitar anymore but CHON was definitely an inspiration to my writing and will always be one of my favorite bands to listen to.
@@eeeeja2160 I agree I think people just assume mathrock = pretentious. Pretty much anyone I talk about mathrock to in real life they say it's pretentious and I don't get it!! I obviously don't agree with that XD
Hey Man I know you might think Mario is a musical genius, but I dare you to look up Ichika Nito and click literally any video
Name of the song behind your voice??? Great video
The song is I forgot by orange sofa lo Fi and dead pixel. Mario is one of the song writers :)
I miss CHON
I have a vague memory early on when they first released their ep of mario in a music video with another band like smoking weed and stuff with I think their old bassist as the lead singer? But since havent been able to find that anywhere...if anyone knows what Im talking about and confirm that wasnt some fever dream...pls
@@michaelproano1449 Got you Homey here you go ;) ruclips.net/video/TdnCeol3uJ8/видео.htmlsi=XFCgvKv5iacvpDHD
@@tman1518 bruuhh thankyouu! My searching is finally over ha...I chatted with mario at a show once and my friends and I handed him a book that we used to doodle and make cool drawings in when we got blazed and we asked him to sign it. Couldnt resist the urge to ask him if he smoked and his response was "I used to". Made me think of this video and went home to look it up and couldnt find it for the life of me. I like to believe he quit smokin da herb to focus and hone his skills and well...good on him because yeah like you said dudes a genius. Thanks again, cheers! (:
@@michaelproano1449 One of the coolest stories I've heard man. You're probably totally right too it's gotta be hella hard to play like that when you're blazed XD. Thanks for watching and stuff dude glad I could help out.
Funny story about this vid, I sent it to Drew a few months ago. He's the guy who's doing vocals on this and was also in Chon for a while. His reaction was funny he basically forgot this even happened. They were both super super young in this
@@tman1518 ha yeah probably feels like a different lifetime for them xD
LFG ❤️🔥
Thanks G
THE VOICE CRACKSSSSS LMAOOO
I know man 🥲
@@tman1518 the cracks are coming from real passion and reverence for chon 🗣🗣🗣
@@flahoo2807🫡🫡
Song at 2:20?
Visit by Chon off of the self titled album ;) Probably one of my fav Chon songs of all time
My dad wont agree with me that hes a good guitar player...he keeps saying hes just a piano player and hes just playing piano video game music on guitar 😂
Lmaooo dude my dad HATES chon. Only because of me being crazy obsessed with them for years but still. They are objectively SO good.
@@tman1518 he doesn't even think their musical...he doesn't mind polyphia though oddly enough
@@carpetgymolylifting that's wacky man lmao I feel like polyphia is way more in your face with the technical stuff
perry if you see this ur gay
Can you explain this joke to me lmao