@mutatednut muddy? its the modern sound of the guitar which is the problem. Its just not in your face. specially the complex chords parts. Best tone is one that can be heard.
@@KratosIsSicknah....none of you guys know what you're talking about. Modern guitars can be in your face and stuff like slaughter to preveil and lorna shore prove that. Mike intentionally lowers his guitars in the mix to make more room for Courtney's vocals. It's a delicate balance. Her cleans are very breathy and delicate. But her harsh vocals can definitely handle louder guitars and that's why holy roller guitars are more prominent.
Honestly after learning the song it's way easier to downpick that than to try alternate picking it, same deal with the chorus since you need to hit the root/power chord until you hit the chord on the 3rd beat of each bar (and every other beat for the 2nd half of it). He's a smart guy and knows how to be efficient, in this case downpicking was the efficient choice. Not saying that consistently downpicking is easy, it's just that it was the easiest option for this specific rhythm.
Forget the metalcore, bro. This is not metalcore, this is Spiritbox. A band with so many influences, so rich and so original that call them metalcore is offensive.
As a non-guitarist I just appreciate how much damn atmosphere Mike can pull out of one instrument, without resorting to solos as a hamfisted “centerpiece”. It’s like you can feel the whole sky looming over every track Keep spoiling us my dude 🤘
I personally like it when he does play throughs because you actually get to hear what all he put in behind the mix. I hope he keeps the ambient sounds for years to come.
He even said personally that he mixes down his guitars so the voice of her wife has more room but his guitars remain strong because his wifes voice can deffo handle them.
I remember when Mike played in Fall In Archaea way back in the day. Our little band played one show with them when they came to play in Regina and to see how much he has succeeded since those days is beyond amazing. Always knew he was going somewhere with music.
Gotta echo this, I absolutely loved that band back in High School. Was always sad that they broke up but obviously it paid dividends in the end. I asked them about FiA on a livestream back in 2020 and they laughed out loud about it in shock as if they thought nobody had ever heard of it 😂
I can't really describe it, but the guitarwork in this song seems so... perfect. Like perfectly balanced. If I think of modern metal guitar, this describes everything
Favorite detail and have yet to see someone cover it with those included. Missing a big piece of the pie when they skip that. Glad he put it in the playthrough
I said it for The Void* and I'll say it for this one: I AM OBSESSED. WE NEED TO HAVE A PRODUCER PACK SO I CAN LISTEN TO THE INSTRUMENTALS 😭💙 I LOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH
The main riff is a monster, but there is so much more texture in this song I completely missed. I love the small details that he adds. Keep it up! -Luis
One thing that makes Spiritbox my favorite band is that everyone gets to shine and you're all proud of it. To do a guitar playthrough that showcases that sometimes you just lay down something ambient while Courtney or Zev or Josh take the lead just shows that no-one is trying to one-up the other and you're all just dedicated to doing whatever sounds the most kick-ass.
Damn mikes gotta be one of my top 5 guitarists and writers of all time at this point. There is so much going on here but it all serves the song so well and is so appropriate. Nothing flashy yet so so so many gems hidden within this tune. So good.
Mikes control over the entire mix, and sound is, well- unmatched. He has such an ear for the ambient and every single note is perfectly placed. He would never take credit, but dude is already a legend. Top 5 in the world right now for the whole package. Dude is insane
There's a trend with groups of 5 when it comes to Mike's chimey clean parts. It's in this intro, intro to Blessed Be, verses in Constance. I'm so here for it.
So sick dude, it gets me vibey and emotional at the same time. Jaw dropping! These are my first insights into this band today and its love at first sight!
I took my guitar and learnt this song as soon as I finished listening to it.. by far one of my 2023 favorite song, EVERYTHING is perfect in! You guys never disappoint us.
As a brand new guitarist i strive to be like this man. His riffs are so insanely good, I cannot get enough of that jaded riff even a month after listening to it lol
Your guys' music has the X factor I think a lot of bands try to imitate or find. The instruments sound intertwined and flows so smoothly. One of my favorite bands of all time honestly because its hard to find
AYO im just now discovering this band and i heard the song but omfg when he was doing that chorus segment i had no clue he was doing all that in one perfect sequence WOW
I respect so much the willingness to just have chugs on open power chords in the chorus. Mike is such a taste guitar player that letting the vocals shine when necessary really makes his guitar work even more impressive when he decides the timing is right to go for it.
I always thought that sort of synth/pad sound was, well, exactly that; a synth or a pad or something. I had no idea that was also Mike on the guitar, that's so sick.
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Once again, so much of what Mike does gets swallowed out in the final mix. I love these vids cuz I feel like I’m listening to a whole new song
Yeah, their mix could be a little less muddy
dude so true
@mutatednut muddy? its the modern sound of the guitar which is the problem. Its just not in your face. specially the complex chords parts. Best tone is one that can be heard.
@@KratosIsSick That’s what I meant by muddy. Guitars are lost in the mix.
@@KratosIsSicknah....none of you guys know what you're talking about. Modern guitars can be in your face and stuff like slaughter to preveil and lorna shore prove that. Mike intentionally lowers his guitars in the mix to make more room for Courtney's vocals. It's a delicate balance. Her cleans are very breathy and delicate. But her harsh vocals can definitely handle louder guitars and that's why holy roller guitars are more prominent.
The fact he downpicks the main riff is disgusting
Word. It had to be so.
Ikr best part of the whole thing
Hatfield level
Descendents vibe.
Honestly after learning the song it's way easier to downpick that than to try alternate picking it, same deal with the chorus since you need to hit the root/power chord until you hit the chord on the 3rd beat of each bar (and every other beat for the 2nd half of it). He's a smart guy and knows how to be efficient, in this case downpicking was the efficient choice. Not saying that consistently downpicking is easy, it's just that it was the easiest option for this specific rhythm.
Mike's Riffs are absolutely god tier in eternal blue as well as this track Jaded
Spiritbox is such a breath of fresh air for metalcore. Truly unique and new style!
Keep pushing, and don’t stop making these beautiful songs!
think you might have missed the "dont" in your last sentence
@@muskelversagen Thank you, looks like I’ve send mixed signals lol
This isn't metalcore though, it lacks any semblance of punk.
Great track tho.
Forget the metalcore, bro. This is not metalcore, this is Spiritbox. A band with so many influences, so rich and so original that call them metalcore is offensive.
@@goobingtons her screaming is pretty hardcore
Mike is a hell of a beast, his way of playing is very subtle, it matched perfectly his amazing wife's voice.
As a non-guitarist I just appreciate how much damn atmosphere Mike can pull out of one instrument, without resorting to solos as a hamfisted “centerpiece”. It’s like you can feel the whole sky looming over every track
Keep spoiling us my dude 🤘
“It’s like you can feel the whole sky looming over track”
Thank you for articulating what I feel listening to spiritbox so well mate 🤌🏻🤌🏻
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Nah dude, thank him instead
He’s the one spending his talent on us haha
i listen to spiritbox to hear mike essentially sing with his guitar
@@coryeskes7686 for real!
As a guitarist, I agree. He's wildly versatile.
The brains of one of the best bands to come out in the past 10 years. I love seeing a couple power through and make the best music on the planet.
I personally like it when he does play throughs because you actually get to hear what all he put in behind the mix. I hope he keeps the ambient sounds for years to come.
He even said personally that he mixes down his guitars so the voice of her wife has more room but his guitars remain strong because his wifes voice can deffo handle them.
I remember when Mike played in Fall In Archaea way back in the day. Our little band played one show with them when they came to play in Regina and to see how much he has succeeded since those days is beyond amazing. Always knew he was going somewhere with music.
Gotta echo this, I absolutely loved that band back in High School. Was always sad that they broke up but obviously it paid dividends in the end. I asked them about FiA on a livestream back in 2020 and they laughed out loud about it in shock as if they thought nobody had ever heard of it 😂
Same. I played a show with him and his wife in Prince George.
Hopefully they come to Sask. We need them
Mike's tones are always 150/10 extremely delicious, precise, and BIG!!!! Love it!!
If her voice wasn't so good, I'd rather jam this. Maddafacc.... Yeah. This is awesome. With all respect to the producers, THIS is the hit.
I can't really describe it, but the guitarwork in this song seems so... perfect. Like perfectly balanced. If I think of modern metal guitar, this describes everything
Never clicked so fast in my life
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Lmao it didn’t even click when I looked cuz I thought it was a cover for a sec😂
I love those octave chords in the last chorus!
Glad someone noticed
They're sick
Favorite detail and have yet to see someone cover it with those included. Missing a big piece of the pie when they skip that. Glad he put it in the playthrough
It really lifts up that final chorus, especially with Courtney hitting those higher notes.
So sick. Thank you for your art, Spiritbox!
I said it for The Void* and I'll say it for this one:
I AM OBSESSED. WE NEED TO HAVE A PRODUCER PACK SO I CAN LISTEN TO THE INSTRUMENTALS 😭💙 I LOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH
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Who doesn't love spiritbox at this point?
I mean on their Patreon they had some instrumentals for their Eternal Blue tracks iirc
that riff(the one with the slides) is so tesseract!!! i love it
Who?
@@Eagles94bro TesseracT been djenting longer than Spiritbox
Yes!!
@@Eagles94The band that inspired Spiritbox's first music and general ideas.
I was gonna say haha
It's like Spiritbox is still getting only better, this song and video is ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The main riff is a monster, but there is so much more texture in this song I completely missed. I love the small details that he adds.
Keep it up!
-Luis
You and Mark Holcomb are my idols man. Thank you for the riffs Mike. ❤
Saaaame I sometimes just listen to Periphery's guitar playthroughs because they're so so goood 🤩🤩
One thing that makes Spiritbox my favorite band is that everyone gets to shine and you're all proud of it. To do a guitar playthrough that showcases that sometimes you just lay down something ambient while Courtney or Zev or Josh take the lead just shows that no-one is trying to one-up the other and you're all just dedicated to doing whatever sounds the most kick-ass.
This riff is pure magic
bro it's a whole song 🤣❤
Damn mikes gotta be one of my top 5 guitarists and writers of all time at this point. There is so much going on here but it all serves the song so well and is so appropriate. Nothing flashy yet so so so many gems hidden within this tune. So good.
Stringers riffs always feel so circular, if that makes sense. I adore it. It like lulls me. I think I could listen to this main riff on repeat forever
Mike, the riff god himself. You're an absolute legend! This is so sick to see and I'm so stoked for the EP! ♥
Mike is so crazy talented on the strings
I heard Jaded once and I've been humming the hook in my head for the past 3 days. You guys completely smashed it with this track!!! Thank you.
3:31 - Just adds another layer to the atmosphere of the song. It feels like the sky is opening up, if that makes any sense. 😮💨
100% it made that final chorus FAT (+ the vocal melody on the full track switched up with it very well)
Mike's playing is so consistent and clean. I bet he's awesome to work with in the studio.
Mikes control over the entire mix, and sound is, well- unmatched. He has such an ear for the ambient and every single note is perfectly placed. He would never take credit, but dude is already a legend. Top 5 in the world right now for the whole package. Dude is insane
No clue how Mike keeps coming up with riffs this good, but I’m so here for it
That Jackson looks so fine
Lead guitar is perfect ending ❤🔥
Dude the Down picking in this video hurts my forearm! Killer track and great video
You guys manage to make beautiful, yet heavy music!!!
I love playthroughs like this. Spiritbox is so good.
you guys are the actual king of hooks, love it. been listening to jaded nonstop for days
There's a trend with groups of 5 when it comes to Mike's chimey clean parts. It's in this intro, intro to Blessed Be, verses in Constance. I'm so here for it.
Holy riffage Mike. I could hear the complexity in it, but to see it fully is incredible. I'm blown away.
The vocals really are such a key part of all the melodies, it's wild to hear the guitars alone
Serving the song 101
Only on their newest stuff, because the guitar parts are so much simpler
Mikes got that right hand. GYAT DAMN. 🙌🏼
Absolutely love how often you guys include playthrough videos.
I urge you to check out Loathe's playthroughs for Guitars and Drums too. Such great bands that started killing it in the 2020s.
So sick dude, it gets me vibey and emotional at the same time. Jaw dropping! These are my first insights into this band today and its love at first sight!
Die hard spiritbox fan and Mike is a beast. Everything is does is gold
This is one of the best things to ever enter my ears. It's like a brain massage.
I'm loving that a few bands now are doing playthroughs so we can learn these songs :D
You have matured so much in the last 6 years, Literal God status achieved, that Jackson is fing beautiful..
I took my guitar and learnt this song as soon as I finished listening to it.. by far one of my 2023 favorite song, EVERYTHING is perfect in! You guys never disappoint us.
What a great guitarist.
As a brand new guitarist i strive to be like this man. His riffs are so insanely good, I cannot get enough of that jaded riff even a month after listening to it lol
omg, i wait this so much time.
thanks mike!!!
I appreciate Mike keeping those clean tones in the verses and bridge, always reminds me of The Mara Effect
Riff of the year!
Your guys' music has the X factor I think a lot of bands try to imitate or find. The instruments sound intertwined and flows so smoothly. One of my favorite bands of all time honestly because its hard to find
Also the top and color on that Jackson is absolutely sublime.
This guy is extremely talented! Most Spiritbox listeners don't even know about his oldest band, even back then he was doing mind-boggling things.
Wow, just wow. As much as i adore the band, i just got a whole new level of respect for Mike’s skills on the guitar. Just wow…
If this whole RUclips thing doesn't pan out, this guy might consider a career in music.
Mike is definitely one of my new favourite guitar players! And that Jackson sounds sweet as
3:31 Great Tune 🤘😎🤙
Just the opening gives me goosebumps…
AYO im just now discovering this band and i heard the song but omfg when he was doing that chorus segment i had no clue he was doing all that in one perfect sequence WOW
You are the best, thank you for this moment
3:31 these sounds so cool. Such a great melody.
Eternal blues mix was perfect. For some reason the newer stuff seems a tad buried guitar wise so very happy to have this!
At first, I didn't notice it was an official playthrough and thought, "Wow, he's really nailing Mike's picking style!"
Reminds me of Tom a lot❤
Sooo very Architects
I respect so much the willingness to just have chugs on open power chords in the chorus. Mike is such a taste guitar player that letting the vocals shine when necessary really makes his guitar work even more impressive when he decides the timing is right to go for it.
So now I am sitting here and watching this for the 10th time in a row. I am caught in a loop
All the different sounds from the same one guitar is amazing, 1:50 is soo crunchy
Some of the most captivating and original guitar work in years
I Watch that cover everyday just I can’t stop Elegant style
Love me some playthroughs! Love that Jackson B7!
that main riff goes insanely hard
Mother...of...god. Words fail me; I'm just going to put this on loop for a few hours...
Mike is just that dude. 👀💯
Damn, I played a close version of this song by ear, I feel proud of myself
Nice playthrough!
Mike is a beast
amazing, cant wait for live vocal performance
Most creative and intriguing guitarist in the game!!
Some of the best Spiritbox guitarwork yet, without a doubt.
Love these instrumentals
I absolutely love these and so glad you post them!
Grabbed the plugin a couple of weeks ago and it's by far my favourite plugin to date! Love you guys mucho!
I always thought that sort of synth/pad sound was, well, exactly that; a synth or a pad or something. I had no idea that was also Mike on the guitar, that's so sick.
That main riff is fucking sick
His melodies are so ambient
The right amount of groove is what it's all about . . .
One of the best in the game. Keep releasing these please.
The ambience in the first verse sounded nice
Good riff, good bass line, good Lyrics, good drum beat, good put scream on the right time
As a fellow down-picker, my forearm feels the burn just watching this!
we love the instrumental version! sick techniques as always! 😲
Seriously addictive. Love the work you guys put out 👌🔥
Such a legend guitar player
Best riff of the past 5 yrs. So good.
musical genius
Met Mike after a show in Cleveland very nice dude and taller than expected!
Mike and the gang are so talented ... Absolutely Love Them! Spiritbox 🔥💙💙💙
1:24 whoaaaa this is mental
What a delicate right hand movements!
Mike your playthroughs are my most enjoyed videos on youtube. Thank you
Completely a style of his own for sure