Polaris - ABOVE MY HEAD [Guitar Playthrough]

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2020
  • ABOVE MY HEAD - Full album tabs available now:
    www.sheethappenspublishing.co...
    New Polaris LP 'THE DEATH OF ME' out now via Resist/Sharptone Records.
    Purchase at www.polarisaus.com.au
    Instrumental Album available at smarturl.it/polarisinstrumentals
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    Guitar: Ryan Siew & Rick Schneider
    Bass: Jake Steinhauser
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    Ryan & Rick play Mayones Guitars, Bare Knuckle Pickups, D'Addario Strings, EVH Amps, Dunlop Picks. Rick plays Evertune bridges.
    Jake plays Dingwall Basses, Darkglass Electronics, D'Addario Strings, Dunlop Picks.
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    Video by Mitchell Harley
    Filmed at six10 Studios
    Engineered by Lance Prenc and Scott Simpson
    Mixed and Mastered by Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak
    Additional Guitars Engineered by Polaris
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    Follow Polaris online:
    Facebook: / polarisaus
    Instagram: @PolarisAus
    Twitter: @PolarisAus
    Personal accounts:
    / rickschhh
    / ryan_siew
    / jakesteinhauser
    / danfaznari
    / jamiehails
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Комментарии • 414

  • @andreshiramromerocervantes6102
    @andreshiramromerocervantes6102 Год назад +290

    Rest in Peace Ryan, such an amazing guitar player, you will never be forgotten😢

    • @samm8922
      @samm8922 11 месяцев назад

      What happened?

    • @fuyufuyn
      @fuyufuyn 11 месяцев назад

      @@samm8922 hes passed unfortunately. rest in peace

    • @RocklobsterCody
      @RocklobsterCody 11 месяцев назад +5

      Absolutely. You could see it in his face. He truly enjoyed playing, and the music he wrote reflects that. You can hear the power of it just in this play through.
      RIP man, the battles over. ❤

    • @OutgrownThings
      @OutgrownThings 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@RocklobsterCodyagreed. He seemed like a genuinely good dude too. Based on what I know about his mental health struggles and the lack of information available on the whole, do we know for sure if…that’s…what this was?

    • @jreschke5
      @jreschke5 8 месяцев назад

      @@fuyufuyndamn. I listen to the album everytime I work out. Didn’t really follow the band but that sucks

  • @victoryreborn407
    @victoryreborn407 Год назад +124

    Ryan Siew influenced me to learn this song. Took 6 months and I was damn proud. RIP

    • @sirrjakester4072
      @sirrjakester4072 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hes influencing me right now to learn I wish I could have seen him preform

  • @iSlayKrakens
    @iSlayKrakens Год назад +69

    Look how happy he was playing. Whata legend. Rest in peace.

  • @maxkaczmarski4787
    @maxkaczmarski4787 3 года назад +329

    Rick and jake: focusing and playing hard
    Ryan: v i b i n g

    • @jo3yepicness
      @jo3yepicness 2 года назад +9

      That lead part is confusing as fuck to learn lmao. He barely repeats the same note pattern at all. It's a always some sort of change up.

  • @peytonpepper12
    @peytonpepper12 Год назад +77

    Rest in Peace Ryan. You will be sorely missed. My heart breaks for his family and bandmates. Thank you for the amazing contributions to the world of metal

  • @FilthyJazz
    @FilthyJazz Год назад +52

    Rest in peace Ryan, this song means the world to me. Thank you for everything.

  • @platinumphazer
    @platinumphazer 3 года назад +142

    Remember when Ryan was a little baby doin Periphery playthroughs

    • @bimapambayun4062
      @bimapambayun4062 3 года назад +6

      yeah mate. Time flies.

    • @daidiary4748
      @daidiary4748 3 года назад

      I saw him first time on his Critical Acclaim cover video. Goddamn.

    • @xxErmis
      @xxErmis 3 месяца назад

      This hits hard.

  • @5C077Y
    @5C077Y 3 года назад +407

    Love how all of the instrumental versions show off how well written your song are!

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m 3 года назад +20

      Honestly, I never realised how technical the lead part was to this song. They’re just amazing musicians.

    • @HK_8
      @HK_8 3 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing.

    • @patbateman8116
      @patbateman8116 3 года назад +1

      @@c4gob00m same bro haha. They’re insane 🤘

    • @dbo4506
      @dbo4506 3 года назад +3

      @@c4gob00m haha same dude. I wasn’t a huge fan of the song until I watched this and now it’s one of my favorites 🤷‍♂️

  • @zachschreibeis1902
    @zachschreibeis1902 3 года назад +88

    Criminally underrated musicians.... Definitely my neighbors favorite band at the moment even if they like it or not

  • @caninemuncher
    @caninemuncher 3 года назад +200

    I can just picture Jamie and Dan watching behind the camera like proud dad's seeing their sons do a cool guitar thing together 😌

    • @ilikemusic2773
      @ilikemusic2773 3 года назад +2

      I know right hahaha

    • @c4gob00m
      @c4gob00m 3 года назад +13

      Especially Dan considering he’s the primary song writer, which I just find insane because he’s a drummer.

  • @carrotbabysreactionvideos8062
    @carrotbabysreactionvideos8062 Год назад +26

    RIP king. The lyrics always spoke to me, but your skills were next level. You were already big, going to be huge. Really makes me wonder what was going through your head when you wrote 01:57

  • @BlargMyShnoople
    @BlargMyShnoople 3 года назад +70

    Epic

    • @kevroyo
      @kevroyo 3 года назад +2

      Didn't expect to see you here man, love your content. Looking forward to seeing you hit that 500k mark.

    • @bobafatty111
      @bobafatty111 2 года назад

      Oh shit it's my Arab Canadian bro

  • @barbellbryce
    @barbellbryce 3 года назад +80

    The Death of Me is easily the best album I have ever heard, period. Every single song is unique and has passion and life put into it. I've never been so proud to be a metalcore fan!

  • @Andy_Pancake
    @Andy_Pancake Год назад +24

    Ryan's riffs we're always no nostalgic. R.I.P Legend. 0:47

  • @killianmaiberger-higgins6272
    @killianmaiberger-higgins6272 3 года назад +163

    All the amazing nuances you hear without the vocals are incredible. Don’t get me wrong I love the song, but this is beautiful

    • @randykuhn3596
      @randykuhn3596 3 года назад +3

      Agreed, the chorus is insanely beautiful hearing all of it.

  • @matho1136
    @matho1136 3 года назад +17

    I am once again reminded of a comment I saw years ago on one of Ryans covers, it went something like "he is great at playing someone elses music but i'd like to see him write his own stuff"...oh how I hope they paid attention

  • @Frankeex
    @Frankeex Год назад +12

    This very song, and this very clip is what got me into Polaris. Great band, great guitarists. RIP Ryan - from someone you never knew existed, but I knew you did.

  • @rowanplaysbass
    @rowanplaysbass Год назад +5

    He looks so happy here… rest easy legend.. 😢

  • @benharrison9336
    @benharrison9336 9 месяцев назад +3

    Ryan looked so happy here man, such a horrific loss. RIP you beautiful soul. A true pioneer and an amazing guitarust

  • @RealBomoth
    @RealBomoth Год назад +5

    Rest in peace Ryan... had to come and watch my favorite playthrough with him after hearing the heartbreaking news 😢

  • @90s267
    @90s267 Год назад +6

    Rest in Paradise man, the only thing I ultimately regret is not seeing you guys live ONCE. I am hurt by the news, I hope he’s found peace and the band will as well. You guys are so talented, Ryan was certainly a god on guitar. All love and respect.

  • @cjnorris443
    @cjnorris443 3 года назад +120

    That turquoise Mayones guitar tho 🥵

    • @RickSchreder
      @RickSchreder 3 года назад +11

      I know right

    • @simaarr
      @simaarr 3 года назад +1

      @@RickSchreder let’s play this on my ibanez gio

    • @RickSchreder
      @RickSchreder 3 года назад +1

      @@simaarr Depends what colour it is

  • @chadsessions5773
    @chadsessions5773 Год назад +3

    Had to come back to see his work.
    RIP RYAN

  • @ilikemusic2773
    @ilikemusic2773 3 года назад +14

    1:30 I love this, they all (especially Ryan) just go "ooooh yeaaaah.." and bop their heads. But then again, who doesn't?

  • @PolarisAus
    @PolarisAus  3 года назад +68

    Thank you all for watching! The song tuned to Drop B and you can purchase the full album tabs here:
    www.sheethappenspublishing.com/artists/polaris

  • @khyber04
    @khyber04 3 месяца назад +3

    As someone that has primarily played only metalcore and prog tunes for years, 1:08 is still the most fun riff to play. So fucking good. R.I.P Ryan man what a talent

    • @LordKD_CH
      @LordKD_CH 7 дней назад +1

      Me too. I am absolutely captivated by that riff, it’s like lifeblood

  • @CBG2895
    @CBG2895 3 года назад +49

    Definitely singing "Im a wreck, i confess, I am in so far above my head and ive been telling everyone that i cant bear the weight" during the chorus.

    • @joedavies6364
      @joedavies6364 3 года назад +8

      When I break! Do you Break? Can you feel it like your bones are achiiiiiing?
      Even as we grow it hurts to know that some things never chaaaaaange!!

    • @CBG2895
      @CBG2895 3 года назад +1

      @@joedavies6364 YES.

    • @100pounddumbbells4
      @100pounddumbbells4 3 года назад +1

      @@joedavies6364 then jamie goes "SOME THINGS NEVER CHAAAAAAAANGEEE"

    • @100pounddumbbells4
      @100pounddumbbells4 3 года назад

      Fucking banger!

  • @joshybfps
    @joshybfps 5 месяцев назад +2

    This song lives in my head rent free and I’m so happy it does

  • @themanonmars
    @themanonmars 10 месяцев назад +4

    Ryan we will never forget the melodies and riffs you brought us. Forever in our ❤s we love you and Polaris gang. Stay strong boys 💪 ❤

  • @taylorchristin-holley1090
    @taylorchristin-holley1090 Год назад +4

    Rest In Peace Ryan. Your energy and your soul will be missed in the music world. Your playing has inspired me as a musician. My prayers go to your family, your friends, your band mates, and too all you’ve touched.

  • @JacobMartin
    @JacobMartin 3 года назад +34

    Can’t tell what’s smoother... The riffs, or that FPS damn 😍

    • @debidi1461
      @debidi1461 3 года назад

      it's...50fps?

    • @JacobMartin
      @JacobMartin 3 года назад +1

      @@debidi1461 Correct mate. Video just looks super smooth I meant

  • @neiladam2368
    @neiladam2368 Год назад +1

    You see Ryan enjoying playing shows he almost cant get enough just by sitting.

  • @southpaw___
    @southpaw___ Год назад +2

    Gone too soon. One of the best young guys left out there … R.I.P.

  • @paolonovella1071
    @paolonovella1071 Год назад +9

    Descansa en paz, tus riff me inspiraron a volver a tener Banda gracias por tanto Ryan 🙏🥺 te debo tanto

  • @kumar117
    @kumar117 Год назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Rest in peace brother 🤘

  • @grilo.1
    @grilo.1 3 года назад +86

    Another amazing work guys! Please do “all of this is fleeting” next.

  • @mwboost
    @mwboost Год назад +2

    I've always come back to this vid. One of my favs. Different to watch now.. Seeing Ryan just grooving along. 😔

  • @BigfootRunning
    @BigfootRunning Год назад +1

    He was one with his music… the smile on his face 😊

  • @treyriedle278
    @treyriedle278 Год назад +2

    Honestly in tears watching this now… such an amazing musician taken far too soon… RIP Ryan 🖤

  • @Namelyanonymous
    @Namelyanonymous Год назад +2

    Ryan forged music that wont be forgotten. what beast! what a band! thinking of you Polaris and family.

  • @poragburagohain87
    @poragburagohain87 11 месяцев назад +1

    Australian Progressive/Metalcore are absolute top tier. I didn’t even realise there are so many bands that I love who happen to be from Australia. Polaris, Northlane, Alpha wolf, Karnivool, Twelve Foot Ninja, Dealer, Thornhill. Too many talented people in Australia

  • @henningtacey8857
    @henningtacey8857 Год назад +2

    Had to find it again. To pay respect. What a fucking. Massive. Loss. To all involved... Deepest condolences.
    This clip. Watch Him smile. And Vibe. Beautiful.
    And Priceless. 🔥💜🎸👈

  • @drunkenyeknom
    @drunkenyeknom 10 месяцев назад +1

    RIP Ryan ❤master of sick riffs

  • @mattnobrega6621
    @mattnobrega6621 Год назад +1

    First time hearing this band. They sound real good. Reminds me of my times at warped tour.
    Its a shame the young kid is gone so soon. Only the good die young. R.i.p.

  • @jackheslop4073
    @jackheslop4073 Год назад +1

    RIP Ryan you legend.

  • @themanonmars
    @themanonmars 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love Ryan's energy in this 😢

  • @codypieper728
    @codypieper728 20 часов назад

    I come back to watch this so often. The song is so well put together and one of my favourites.

  • @everett880
    @everett880 3 года назад +54

    Lockdown has resulted in Rick's beard looking gloriously epic.

    • @geoffpeters5802
      @geoffpeters5802 3 года назад +1

      dude lockdown was so long ago, it does not make beards grow faster either... fuckn hell

    • @Pablo-zv6jd
      @Pablo-zv6jd 3 года назад +3

      @@geoffpeters5802 r/whoosh

    • @everett880
      @everett880 3 года назад +5

      @@Pablo-zv6jd definitely belongs to r/whoosh. can't believe someone would be dumb enough to take that seriously.

    • @monstercookies2726
      @monstercookies2726 3 года назад +2

      @@geoffpeters5802 K boomer

    • @ultimatedodger4247
      @ultimatedodger4247 3 года назад +1

      @@geoffpeters5802 Wow comment police just raid this post. r/woosh indeed.

  • @sojaded
    @sojaded 3 года назад +23

    Super clean playing and tone. Do a live rig rundown please. I know what it is but I’d love to see how it’s set up.

  • @lars_travolta
    @lars_travolta 3 месяца назад

    Hard to watch these without tearing up man.. RIP Ryan, you were such a legend ❤

  • @dillongurhrie112
    @dillongurhrie112 3 месяца назад

    Love this so much

  • @progon1135
    @progon1135 Год назад +2

    rest in peace ryan, came back to relearn it.

  • @alleuraw2604
    @alleuraw2604 3 года назад

    sending much love for this song

  • @xBongWater
    @xBongWater 3 года назад

    This is so clean OMG

  • @masonturner4085
    @masonturner4085 7 месяцев назад +1

    This will forever be one of my favourite songs ever written, it’s honestly unfathomable how you could put together such a literal perfect song, every riff, note, slide in this song is just absolutely perfect. You will be missed so much man, you look so happy in this video and it’s so hard to think how far you could’ve further come, considering the popularity of fatalism. Ryan forever 🖤

  • @xhanshotfirstx2889
    @xhanshotfirstx2889 3 года назад

    Need more of these, this is killer

  • @keggitalentscout7218
    @keggitalentscout7218 3 года назад

    What an amazing work. Love this performance.

  • @cristobalbrintruprios5244
    @cristobalbrintruprios5244 2 года назад

    Those riffs gives me joy

  • @myauramusic
    @myauramusic 3 года назад +2

    That made me so happy. Such a complete song from beginning to end

  • @oboce.
    @oboce. 3 года назад

    beautifully played, one of my favourites off the album

  • @camerono8372
    @camerono8372 11 месяцев назад

    Man this is my new fave🎉 so nice

  • @marceloserra6321
    @marceloserra6321 2 года назад +1

    such an amazing tune and the melodies are awesome!

  • @freethinkers-inc.
    @freethinkers-inc. 3 года назад

    My favourite song from the latest album. Thanks for sharing 😍

  • @elitspartanoita3951
    @elitspartanoita3951 3 года назад

    Oh my god that is amazing!!!! Love it
    Hope you play all the album💕

  • @moshwithabike36
    @moshwithabike36 3 года назад

    Day made! Absolutely unreal vibes and musical magic. Frothin’

  • @dannynicholson6195
    @dannynicholson6195 3 года назад

    The amount of talent in that room is astounding

  • @BloodandSoilNS
    @BloodandSoilNS 5 месяцев назад

    This is a masterpiece....that chorus is pure emotion. Polaris is the best band out there right now.

  • @limi.
    @limi. 3 года назад +10

    so satisfying...😭 A huge thank you starting from the band to everyone who is working behind the scenes.

  • @thabugman9433
    @thabugman9433 3 года назад

    This is probably my favorite song off this album❤️

  • @SoundlessJesta
    @SoundlessJesta 3 года назад

    one of the best albums of the year, keep up the good work boys

  • @thesoundofjor
    @thesoundofjor 5 месяцев назад +1

    THIS IS SICK MAN

  • @sewneyes3417
    @sewneyes3417 3 года назад

    This song is incredible

  • @ZJLove
    @ZJLove 3 года назад +2

    One of the most dope songs I've ever heard

  • @sergiomvn
    @sergiomvn 3 года назад +4

    5/5 Polaris songs most listened to in spotify this year.

  • @KK-ni9bz
    @KK-ni9bz 3 года назад

    Freaking Beautiful! Guitars always shine in Polaris!! 🤘🏼

  • @ackerman8284
    @ackerman8284 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed Ryan movements so much

  • @williamfoster2681
    @williamfoster2681 3 года назад

    this is fantastic! really shows off the talented songwriting behind it all

  • @acemokla
    @acemokla 3 года назад

    Sick as always... cheers!

  • @koreyberube7983
    @koreyberube7983 3 года назад

    Ryan will forever be my fav guitarist

  • @freddyrock
    @freddyrock Год назад +1

    That chorus lick is awesome 😎

  • @badjaboy07
    @badjaboy07 3 года назад

    Favorite track!

  • @jaydenss1
    @jaydenss1 3 года назад

    Iv watched this video countless amounts of times and still, just as good as when I first heard it

  • @matthewking1453
    @matthewking1453 3 года назад

    And this is why this song was my top song for 2020! Man, you guys are absolutely incredible!! Keep up the great work!

  • @WatcherN
    @WatcherN 3 года назад

    That frame is awesome

  • @IbanezLover12
    @IbanezLover12 3 года назад +1

    Honestly my favorite song off the record. It’s just so perfectly written

  • @HadyAshour
    @HadyAshour 3 года назад +1

    Really love how Ryan is vibing to the song while playing 😄

  • @mariogaeta8911
    @mariogaeta8911 Год назад

    what a piece of music!

  • @thetroubledmonk
    @thetroubledmonk Год назад +1

    A tragic loss. Far too soon. Rest in Peace Ryan.

  • @FromtheEasternLands
    @FromtheEasternLands 3 года назад

    Chef’s kiss!

  • @YesMeshari
    @YesMeshari 3 года назад

    Beautiful !!

  • @josejr.8671
    @josejr.8671 2 года назад

    breath taking.

  • @DippingThem
    @DippingThem 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for spending so much effort on your music and brand.
    Seriously, thank you, for being mindful of your work in what seems to be every aspect.

  • @mattstevo1313
    @mattstevo1313 Год назад +1

    Ryan Siew Forever 🖤🖤🖤

  • @theslowdecay8819
    @theslowdecay8819 3 года назад +1

    Awesome

  • @timhally869
    @timhally869 3 года назад +4

    Craziest thing to me still is watching Ryan's old videos and now seeing him in one of my favorite bands. So crazy how time flies haha

  • @JohnnySideburnsX
    @JohnnySideburnsX 2 года назад

    I love the clean bridge part.

  • @stormofmagic9358
    @stormofmagic9358 3 года назад +8

    I just realised how interesting this song is guitar wise. Great work guys, looking forward to your europe tour next year!

  • @wofmanpt18
    @wofmanpt18 3 года назад

    This makes me happy.

  • @BikFlofer
    @BikFlofer 11 месяцев назад

    My favorite Polaris song.
    Gonna miss you Ryan...

  • @Dollyo98
    @Dollyo98 2 года назад

    this is a masterpiece