Making Riffs Out of Chords With Olly Steele of MONUMENTS

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    We sat down with Monuments guitarist Olly Steele and talked about how to create riffs from chord progressions!
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  • @Demithrium
    @Demithrium 5 лет назад +778

    Nice face zoom at word "Djent"

    • @kriszrocks
      @kriszrocks 5 лет назад +5

      Dmitriy Chebotaryov hahaaa🤣I was laughing too...

    • @Mist_R
      @Mist_R 5 лет назад +9

      I LMAO'd so much. That disgust in his face 😂😂😂😂

    • @lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707
      @lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707 5 лет назад

      _REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE_

    • @krinkedsurface
      @krinkedsurface 5 лет назад

      When?

    • @buckeyeburl0162
      @buckeyeburl0162 4 года назад

      @@krinkedsurface between 4:00 and 5:00

  • @musicjrb4119
    @musicjrb4119 5 лет назад +214

    "Because djent" - Olly Steele 2018

  • @Dan-vb7lz
    @Dan-vb7lz 4 года назад +160

    It's pretty nice to hear a djent guy essentially go "it doesnt matter if it's simple, as long as it sounds cool"

    • @RyanReeves-ic4rx
      @RyanReeves-ic4rx Год назад +4

      bruh djent is literally a genre defined by single note chug breakdowns lol

    • @Dan-vb7lz
      @Dan-vb7lz Год назад +29

      @@RyanReeves-ic4rx tell me you've never listened to djent without saying it

  • @ayusharipirala3121
    @ayusharipirala3121 5 лет назад +467

    Would love to see a collab between Olly and mark Holocomb someday

    • @Different-Level
      @Different-Level 5 лет назад +15

      I feel lucky to have met both of them. Such humble guys

    • @jadegold3297
      @jadegold3297 4 года назад +1

      Yes please 🙏

    • @iffpsv2752
      @iffpsv2752 4 года назад +1

      LongDaLLas wait what happened?

    • @iffpsv2752
      @iffpsv2752 4 года назад +1

      LongDaLLas oh I saw that on the reddit like two minutes after you wrote this.

    • @connorthedjenty188
      @connorthedjenty188 4 года назад

      That would be amazing

  • @davenitro9699
    @davenitro9699 5 лет назад +14

    6:06 guys... so good

  • @TheBeauHuntShow
    @TheBeauHuntShow 5 лет назад +228

    I always find stuff to pull off too 2:03

    • @spewkkake
      @spewkkake 5 лет назад +15

      paused the vid to find this comment. +1.

    • @Justasnag
      @Justasnag 5 лет назад +1

      That's what she said

    • @Pughhead
      @Pughhead 5 лет назад +10

      "That's something I do a lot." lmao Olly

    • @thedudeofficial69
      @thedudeofficial69 5 лет назад +3

      and he doesn't even realize what he's done at the time lmao

    • @MisterPerson
      @MisterPerson 5 лет назад

      Same haha

  • @luke.boxall
    @luke.boxall 5 лет назад +120

    This is such a great video to explain how to write this kind of music. I realise now some of the things I’ve been doing subconsciously

  • @sunnymittal1906
    @sunnymittal1906 2 года назад +4

    "because djent" gets me every time...I've watched this a dozen times over the years and it's so wonderful

  • @AJbassist
    @AJbassist 5 лет назад +109

    mark of periphery had same kinda idea which keep things fun :)

    • @Ryan_Perrin
      @Ryan_Perrin 5 лет назад +8

      This isn't new stuff lol. This is what Jimi Hendrix did.... and I'm sure many many people before him

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 5 лет назад +17

      Some of my favorite riffs are Mark's. There's a distinct catchiness to it

    • @dannyhood7433
      @dannyhood7433 4 года назад +3

      ''Chon' band San Diego plays clean Djent Riffs progressive

    • @mihneazoican2479
      @mihneazoican2479 4 года назад +2

      1 year later and Mark's keeping things fun in a whole another way

    • @dhuncho6050
      @dhuncho6050 3 года назад

      @@Ryan_Perrin Can you explain a bit further please bro

  • @jayblack5231
    @jayblack5231 5 лет назад +19

    Yeah, I just do the thing and this godly riff appears, it's simple really
    Damn

  • @CorvinRayne
    @CorvinRayne 5 лет назад +22

    Great job explaining that in a way that's easy to understand, and for we guitarists watching to relate to the way we already view playing! Made perfect sense.

  • @sudeephembrom325
    @sudeephembrom325 5 лет назад +31

    sir olly you are such a sweet and a great teacher....thank u so much for this tutorial.

  • @alaskayoung3413
    @alaskayoung3413 Год назад +1

    I just found this dude and monuments and it has awakened my guitar playing that’s been put away for years bc it’s so cool. I love these videos.

  • @luisrocha26
    @luisrocha26 4 года назад

    This is precious! So many simple and effective ideas condensed in 9min. Amazing!

  • @gomaaren
    @gomaaren 5 лет назад +14

    the editing at 4:33 was phenomenal
    also great informative video from one of the masters of the art!

    • @ansoncook2547
      @ansoncook2547 Год назад

      All they did was zoom in bruh

    • @Reject101Personal
      @Reject101Personal Год назад +1

      ​@@ansoncook2547 I think you should find a dictionary and look up the word joke.

    • @_Nitrous_
      @_Nitrous_ 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@ansoncook2547it was phenomenal bro

  • @krisztianfugedi5910
    @krisztianfugedi5910 5 лет назад +9

    Great lesson! IMO odd note-groupings and the rhytmic manipulation stand out the most in this riff, keeps it fresh.
    Please keep providing us mortals these lessons!

  • @jasonberezowski2869
    @jasonberezowski2869 4 года назад +1

    This was actually super fascinating. Interesting to hear how different people approach the writing process and trying to come up with interesting ideas.

  • @Heath-vz7lc
    @Heath-vz7lc 5 лет назад +3

    I actually never thought to just play out the chords first and then go from there that really helped, thanks!

  • @VadikRamm
    @VadikRamm 3 года назад +1

    Sounds fresh each time i watch this video! Love the riff Olly!

  • @mogulin_da_skies7516
    @mogulin_da_skies7516 4 года назад

    This is a great lesson! I love this guy and want to check out his band now.

  • @Ghostyfrost9688
    @Ghostyfrost9688 5 лет назад +24

    4:33 LOL

  •  5 лет назад

    Best instructional video I've seen on this subject

  • @ZL1LoVeR
    @ZL1LoVeR 2 года назад

    This is super useful and I keep coming back to it

  • @Wonderlust69420
    @Wonderlust69420 5 лет назад

    Love this dude. Good shit!! Thanks.

  • @MNmetalhead
    @MNmetalhead 5 лет назад

    This was such an awesome video!

  • @tonismilesnow6706
    @tonismilesnow6706 4 года назад +65

    does anyone know if anything became of the "Instagram riff"? I think it's one of the dopest riffs ive every heard.

    • @ajvallery5569
      @ajvallery5569 4 года назад +1

      Came looking for the same bub lol

    • @TheVashnessItself99
      @TheVashnessItself99 4 года назад

      Probably either gonna be on moray Pringles next release, or Olly's elusive solo ep

    • @VanMendoza7
      @VanMendoza7 4 года назад +6

      He actually teaches it on his newest Masterclass on Riffs from JTC Guitar. Except instead of a 7 string he’s on a 6 string in Drop D

  • @kriszrocks
    @kriszrocks 5 лет назад

    That’s really cool Olli!! 🤘🏻😎 Like the popping open strings!!😉👌🏼

  • @AECommonThread2137
    @AECommonThread2137 Год назад

    I bought the same iron label 7 string about 6 years ago and just so happened to quit playing music by the time I got it. I am finally getting around to playing it and I am not mad that I got it! I kept it in a nice case and clean all this time. I love the guitar

  • @dobby240
    @dobby240 5 лет назад +3

    "It sounds like guitar hero looks" OH SHIT That makes total fucking sense. The whole band seems like real down to earth dudes, I heard you were playing live in London last month on the 9th. I was at Toska's gig next door but you are now on my list to see.

  • @bobbytsunami3085
    @bobbytsunami3085 5 лет назад +11

    I would love the tone patch for this

  • @leondecastro1807
    @leondecastro1807 5 лет назад

    Good god, I learned so much from this! Thanks for this :D

  • @smkh2890
    @smkh2890 2 года назад

    Some really smart ideas here, thanks!

  • @louistech112
    @louistech112 Год назад

    You really should have guitar classes cuz you explain things so well plus you seem so chill

  • @user-ks8id8ft4b
    @user-ks8id8ft4b 4 года назад +51

    -3hrs of my life and The tunung is: Db(1st) Ab Eb Db Ab Eb Ab(7th) Thumb up so everyone can practice.Next time WRITE A TUNUNG PLZ

    • @ATthemusician
      @ATthemusician Год назад

      All you have to do to figure someone's tuning out is look what fret and string they're playing, determine the note, and then count down to see what the open string or 12th fret is.

  • @slithergore
    @slithergore 5 лет назад

    Whoa cool guitar man! I got one of those myself. I love it!

  • @diegoquinones614
    @diegoquinones614 5 лет назад

    I saw them 4 weeks ago live in Mexico City and this guy is freaking amazing, he plays awesome and had some "kinda-dancing moves" that keeps you entertained while watching them. All of them are really great, Monuments is such an underrated band.

  • @metalion667
    @metalion667 5 лет назад

    Great video, I must check out monuments

  • @armanborloza7981
    @armanborloza7981 2 года назад

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @michaelinglis8516
    @michaelinglis8516 5 лет назад

    Wow great lesson

  • @lewisbarrah8804
    @lewisbarrah8804 4 года назад +1

    I love that guitar!

  • @bliptripmusic
    @bliptripmusic 3 года назад

    I love pulling off to open strings too mate 👍

  • @bubblytar
    @bubblytar 5 лет назад +1

    He is such a good educator. Why is this the first video I've seen from him??

  • @KGi4
    @KGi4 5 лет назад

    Dude, you are awesome!

  • @enigma-g5549
    @enigma-g5549 5 лет назад +2

    4:10 - 4:36 "because djent". well played sir, well played...

  • @thiperbom
    @thiperbom 5 лет назад

    Great job 👍🏽

  • @NickKronner
    @NickKronner 5 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @patricioesteban1845
    @patricioesteban1845 5 лет назад

    Amazing lesson, 10q 🤘🖤

  • @BattousaiMLT
    @BattousaiMLT 5 лет назад

    Nice lesson , can see the sikth influence in your playing

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY 5 лет назад +40

    I can listen to Olly and John's individual ideas and styles all day. I'm assuming this is in the typical Monuments open A# thingy whatever tuning? (Totally forgot the official name lmao)

    • @tribbybueno
      @tribbybueno 5 лет назад +2

      Definitely way lower than a# I'd say it's closer to g or f# probably

    • @poixone
      @poixone 2 года назад +2

      @@tribbybueno no. it's a#.

    • @jamesbramlett392
      @jamesbramlett392 Год назад +3

      G#

    • @absence7445
      @absence7445 Год назад

      @@jamesbramlett392 can confirm G#. My guess is G#-C#-G#-B-C#-G#-B, I think they used that one occasionally in Monuments.

  • @tomkruze1304
    @tomkruze1304 5 лет назад +4

    Great video. I need to check out your band, sounds like some ERRA, Omnific, Periphery type stuff, based on this video.

    • @codymartinez4493
      @codymartinez4493 5 лет назад

      You dont know about Monuments yet eh?
      Boy am I envious of you

  • @hados1853
    @hados1853 5 лет назад

    This kind of music always confuses me, but you broke it down to something that is easy understood. I'm definitely gonna try something in my new songs

  • @philparnell757
    @philparnell757 5 лет назад

    damn good craftsmanship!

  • @Nord1980
    @Nord1980 5 лет назад +140

    He looks like Greg Howe's son.

    • @RudyAyoub
      @RudyAyoub 5 лет назад +26

      duuuude thanks its been bothering me

    • @adamcogan211
      @adamcogan211 5 лет назад +1

      Billy Nord Oh. My. God.

    • @elevenAD
      @elevenAD 5 лет назад +1

      WTH you talkin about? i know Gregs son and he doesnt look anything like this guy!

    • @adamcogan211
      @adamcogan211 5 лет назад +2

      This is either a very poor and stupid troll or you're not the brightest...

    • @Nord1980
      @Nord1980 5 лет назад

      @@elevenAD ruclips.net/video/9Slv5Oq9a-I/видео.html

  • @joseluisfernandez1380
    @joseluisfernandez1380 5 лет назад

    Amazing, dude

  • @zxdsggfg
    @zxdsggfg 5 лет назад +1

    keep practicing hope i can play like this someday.

  • @rhys7816
    @rhys7816 2 года назад +2

    "just find something to pull off to, it's something I do a lot." I laughed a little to hard at this

  • @franzposcher8741
    @franzposcher8741 5 лет назад

    Love it!!

  • @bohdilama
    @bohdilama 5 лет назад +2

    We need this guy to be the permanent host of this channel.

  • @dBProductions6
    @dBProductions6 5 лет назад

    awesome guys

  • @jameslawrence9125
    @jameslawrence9125 5 лет назад

    This is actually a sick video.

  • @abcrx32j
    @abcrx32j 5 лет назад +30

    Djent made Greg Howe young again.

  • @vasiapatov4544
    @vasiapatov4544 5 лет назад

    holy cow.... this is exactly how I write some of my riffs!!!

  • @EZsk8r1
    @EZsk8r1 5 лет назад

    i fucking love that tone style

  • @alternoego5147
    @alternoego5147 4 года назад

    wow crazy!! ^^ very good i use for my channel thx!

  • @onfire4000
    @onfire4000 4 года назад

    you're awesome mate

  • @JackRosei
    @JackRosei 5 лет назад

    Awesome!

  • @richardboaactor5592
    @richardboaactor5592 Год назад

    Love the video and the riff! Struggling to figure out the tuning. Not used to 8 string drop tuning. Can you please tell us what tuning you're using. Going to check your band out! Sounding dope.

  • @jayrichard5358
    @jayrichard5358 5 лет назад

    That's a dope ass riff dude

  • @elongatedmusket5630
    @elongatedmusket5630 2 года назад

    2:04 "find something you can pull off to" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @WhatLurksBeneath
    @WhatLurksBeneath 2 года назад +1

    I like this guy!

  • @ifall3nx256
    @ifall3nx256 5 лет назад

    My fav riff ever😍

  • @RichardGarcia93
    @RichardGarcia93 Год назад +1

    Olly is incredible

  • @DanChanVideoGames
    @DanChanVideoGames 5 лет назад +11

    how have i not heard of this guy wtf

  • @NiallATS
    @NiallATS 5 лет назад +3

    An instrumental EP would be sickkk👍🙄

  • @sandollor
    @sandollor 4 года назад +1

    "Find something you can pull off to; pull-offs are something I do a lot." ;) love you

  • @juliodefreitas157
    @juliodefreitas157 2 года назад

    Awesome 💯👍👍💙

  • @adj7382
    @adj7382 5 лет назад +6

    '' because , DJENT '' , I DIED hahahaha

  • @ODGuitars
    @ODGuitars 3 года назад

    Way to go Olly, love it

  • @franlovelsimic8421
    @franlovelsimic8421 5 лет назад +1

    Monuments have pretty underrated guitarists and while I love the band, it doesn't show their true potential. At least I think so. Will see how Phronesis turns out. Super cool video!

  • @tzungfuniti
    @tzungfuniti 4 года назад

    Omg I finally get it finally understand prog-metal, your explanation is awesome

  • @ezecattalin8
    @ezecattalin8 4 года назад +67

    Anyone else realized that he started with an 8 string in his lap and the he got the 7 string?

    • @123MrKamakazi
      @123MrKamakazi 4 года назад

      was just about to say i stalk that exact 8 string so i know that's not the same one they have listed

    • @JosePineda-jn8jk
      @JosePineda-jn8jk 4 года назад

      Hardcore clickbait...

    • @nicodarthkrom9534
      @nicodarthkrom9534 4 года назад +1

      False

  • @kennysarkadi4225
    @kennysarkadi4225 5 лет назад

    This video is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ruchirsajwan
    @ruchirsajwan 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome, brain opener

  • @TheZenMaster92
    @TheZenMaster92 4 года назад +1

    What a fcking beautiful guitar

  • @nooneinparticular9868
    @nooneinparticular9868 4 года назад

    I like the way this guy thinks. Cool video

  • @codymartinez4493
    @codymartinez4493 5 лет назад

    As soon as he started casually playing that sick fucking riff like nothing.... **** eyes widen***

  • @Exisiance
    @Exisiance 5 лет назад

    As a new player, this was frickin useful

  • @jamiefitzpatrick3377
    @jamiefitzpatrick3377 5 лет назад +1

    "Just find something to pull off to.. it's something that i do a Lot" xD
    Sick riff, tasty guitar. Thanks for the video!

  • @zhamoua
    @zhamoua 5 лет назад

    You are good man

  • @davidmunn9041
    @davidmunn9041 5 лет назад +48

    It sounds like how guitar hero looks 🤣

    • @Freddy-kr2sz
      @Freddy-kr2sz 5 лет назад +2

      David Munn its funny because i know exactly what he means by that 😂😂😂

    • @D.A.theGOAT
      @D.A.theGOAT 4 года назад +1

      :jasonparadise enters the chat

  • @naean7518
    @naean7518 5 лет назад

    That guitar is beautiful

  • @RevJacq
    @RevJacq 4 года назад

    The closed captions put your name as Ali Still and I feel like I cant undo this now

  • @MrTheguitarmachine
    @MrTheguitarmachine 5 лет назад

    Olleee Steel Monuments :D godd job !

  • @MegaLaban12345
    @MegaLaban12345 5 лет назад

    Sweet-ass video, always interesting to hear about the process behind "weird" riffs. Just seems impossible to write sometimes.

  • @strickendvs
    @strickendvs 5 лет назад

    love the vid thanks. what tuning do you run in this vid?

  • @Davide608
    @Davide608 5 лет назад +1

    Considering how much i've studied, and how much i don't really know what he is saying ... man i just wanna start to cry

  • @V8LC100
    @V8LC100 5 лет назад

    CRazy riffage. 👍🎸

  • @ByFuuh
    @ByFuuh 3 года назад

    idk if I just saved this video or this video just saved me

  • @kamilsosnowski9255
    @kamilsosnowski9255 5 лет назад +87

    "Djent"
    Best Part 4:20

  • @johnny_b_dude
    @johnny_b_dude 4 года назад +2

    4:35 you welcome