there was a video of him went out to meet his fans in front of the hotel and sing a song with them, and it was raining outside. a really, really nice guy
Biffy Clyro really give it all live :) I saw them on Lowlands festival in the Netherlands where they played in the hour before Muse would play on the main stage. Biffy where in a tent with around 2000 fans.. The rest of the 50.000 people where at the main stage waiting on Muse. Biffy rocked the show, and stopped 5 minutes before the end of the hour.. "Run to Muse and enjoy yourselves guys!!" Simon shouted at the end. They are the perfect festival band, because they where those kids they play for. They are not pissed they are playing in a half empty tent, they rock every show. And appreciate everybody that does come and see them.
This is still one of my favourite That Pedal Shows ever. Simon's just so passionate and so utterly normal considering how big Biffy are now. The Kilmarnock boys done good! 'Mon the Biff!
Exactly! Dan knows the gear better than anyone because he's a tech himself, this isn't about the band's music which seems to be where Premier Guitar's gone towards, this is about what everyone wants to know
Yep, I'm the guy who's late to the interview AND had never heard of Biffy Clyro but after watching this fine interview I listened to/watched a random live track and I like it. Thanks for all you do.
Simon is the best dude around, man. Talented, intelligent, humble and gracious! He represents british music perfectly! And the sounds he gets from a strat 💁🏻♂️
Two major appreciations incoming. First is I've never heard of this band before and decided to give them a listen. The songs are awesome and they are one of those bands that delivers even better live. Secondly it's nice to see someone who isn't using top of the line effects. I mean sometimes it's all about the sound you connect with and Simon definitely found that in pedals that aren't a high price tag or require a 1 year wait list.
Dan, you are a true inspiration, I don't miss your show and I love the way you and mick interact in the show. I wish I could ever meet you in person. Cheers and lots of Blessings for you and Mick !!!
Great band, great lad and superb Dan (I'd get emotional too if I were in your shoes). As a Biffy fan and guitar enthusiast this video is the best on RUclips land. Thank you guys from Italy!!!
Thank God! I've looked forever for Simon's complete rig and now my prayers have been answered. One of my favourite bands and totally awesome live. Thanks Dan!
"Two cups of coffee, some cake and some thinking about" haha. The main and spare rig config is just fascinating! Great run through and interview man. Thank you!
Mike their second guitarist is a dream addition to Biffy. People need to check out his band Oceansize. Mike is one of the best and most underrated songwriters ever and its such a shame that there aren't more people who know about him.
I have been waiting since 2006 for a decent look at Simon's rig. This video has been a long long time coming, and it was so perfect! It will surely be used by Biffy scholars for years to come. 10/10 Thanks brother
Just finished listening to the new album. Another corker! been a fan from day one and they never disappoint! nice to see Simon is a nice guy too. Mon the Biff!
I enjoyed this enormously : two terrific (and charming) interviewees in Simon and Richard, and some really skilled interviewing - thanks, Dan, for leaving them space to talk !
I wasn't familiar with this band at all until I tried one of the squier Simon Neil strats when I was living in the UK.I was super impressed so I went to check them out, he has a GIGANTIC sound!
A masterclass in having a "rubbish" tone that sounds utterly amazing in a loud band context. Would love to have seen and heard from Vennart as well, his rig is always gorgeous.
"Ambition's a good thing, but it's kind of the enemy of creativity to a certain extent." Love that. Love Mike Vennart of Oceansize, and this episode is a further 'in' for Biffy where exploring a new band is concerned. Cheers guys, fantastic installment.
I was so excited to see you doing a rig rundown with Simon! Probably my favorite band ever, got to see them in the states a few years ago in a small club in Philly, their sound was MASSIVE! Great job with the show and all you do!
Great one dudes! All I can think about is how much money is wrapped up in his gear! That has to be one of THE greatest feelings on earth for a guitar player!It's all dialed in! Don.
SO HAPPY. I cannot believe, that an interview I've been dreaming of for so many years filled with such information about Simon's setup has finally happened! Absolutely awesome, thanks! Mon the fucking Biffy.
What a brilliant bloke Richard is! Reminds me of a few friends growing up. Loved this show, fascinating stuff and with a great band. Didn't know iso cabs even existed.
Great video, thanks for sharing. That pedal set-up is blowing my mind. I'd figured from shows that they were using some kind of remote system, but not clued up enough to figure out how it worked exactly so it was nice to see. I bought a MetalZone when I started playing (circa 2002) precisely because I knew Simon used it. Shame the HM2 Heavy Metal seems to be gone!
Epic! Been waiting on that episode. Biffy are amazing! There's something so rock and roll about the minimalist approach, and boy does it work for them. Looking forward to their summer gigs.
Great band. So his clean sound is the Fender, crunch is a Boss Mega Distortion into the Marshall, and big is a Boss Metal Zone going into the Marshall? Wow!
Holy Moley! That rig is like having a RAID hard drive setup. If some part fails, the back up kicks in. Impressive. And your G2 seems to handle it like a breeze. Very cool. I knew the G2 was amazing but that just blows my mind. I swear one day I will have you build my pedalboard.
Loving the new album. Its definitely different from the last album but it's definitely up there with their best stuff to date. Cant wait to see it live
Seems like a genuinely cool dude. Been a fan for more than a decade and always been fascinated by the fat sound from a Strat. Edit: just realised that this is 4 years old LOL
Biffy Clyro is a band i didn't get at first, now I'm a fan. The thing with them is that they do stuff that's simple AND stuff that's weird as well, so if you hear the simple song you think they are a simple band, then there's the moment when you hear a part of a song that comes out of nowhere and is just so bad ass- then back to the simple part. They don't care about impressing people, they just want to make true music.
What a wonderful video... I'm loving what you guys do. I'd love to see, and hear, more of the rigs that Dan builds. Maybe some alone time for Mick playing through them as well... ;)
Great rig rundown but I actually most liked the sort of informal gear/interview vibe, touching on some wider musical approaches and philosophies as well as getting the gear in there, it sure beats TV! My old band played with Biffy a couple of times on their first two album tours many moons ago, nice to see that they're still as warm and down to earth, top dudes!
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What an absolute gem of a human being Simon is. Thoroughly lovely man. Deserves all his success.
I wasn't familiar with this band but Simon Neil seems like one of the coolest and nicest dudes.
he's a lovely guy
First 3 albums are great then it's absolute shit
21innocentbystander I think you're wrong, they've not had a bad album. Like Simon says, they're always doing something different
Yeah well
there was a video of him went out to meet his fans in front of the hotel and sing a song with them, and it was raining outside. a really, really nice guy
Biffy Clyro really give it all live :) I saw them on Lowlands festival in the Netherlands where they played in the hour before Muse would play on the main stage. Biffy where in a tent with around 2000 fans.. The rest of the 50.000 people where at the main stage waiting on Muse. Biffy rocked the show, and stopped 5 minutes before the end of the hour.. "Run to Muse and enjoy yourselves guys!!" Simon shouted at the end. They are the perfect festival band, because they where those kids they play for. They are not pissed they are playing in a half empty tent, they rock every show. And appreciate everybody that does come and see them.
Massively underrated guitarist with great tone
Huge tone! Everytime i listen to them i think there sound is just insane!
Dan is so excited in this video its adorable
+Ben Rothschild this vid was YEARS in the making. As a long time Biffy fan, it really was the best day ever ;)
Simon & Dave Grohl are going head to head in a nice-off
BedroomBassist spoken to both. They’re both just the sweetest guys.
Name drop horn
Simon for the win
Yeah isn’t it great to see a rock star smile the whole time?
Biffy clyro are the best band ever and the fact that they sound even better live is just amazing, MON THE BIFF ❤
Simon Neil is such a likeable guy
nicest guy you could meet so down to earth
This is still one of my favourite That Pedal Shows ever. Simon's just so passionate and so utterly normal considering how big Biffy are now. The Kilmarnock boys done good! 'Mon the Biff!
When he says "metal zone" I can't help but think of Colin from CSGuitars.
ALL THE GAIN!
NO MIDS!
MOAR GAIN!
Biffy never fail to blow my mind..what he plays while singing sometimes is just incredible
@ Cheers Paul..i am aware of that but thanks for the tip and i do see where your coming from
Literally one of the best bands making music today
Biffy are incredible live, and Simon seems so down to earth and passionate about music. I'd love to meet him.
+MC Porge He's a wonderful human, that's for sure! Thanks for watching.
MC Porge I've met him multiple times, he's a pure gent.
Louis CK talks to Jesus about guitar gear.
+1
Best coment ever
I never write it, because it never deserves it. But now it does. LOL
Haha! Hilarious!
JAJAJAJAJAJAJA
Yes! This is the rig I've wanted to see for years! Move over Premier Guitar, these rig rundowns are miles better!
THIS. I like John, don't get me wrong, but Dan is the best.
Exactly! Dan knows the gear better than anyone because he's a tech himself, this isn't about the band's music which seems to be where Premier Guitar's gone towards, this is about what everyone wants to know
I'm enjoying being so spoilt for choice right now. Let's watch both!
Can't fault Premier Guitar for the amount of bands they cover. The guys cool too - 'Hi. What's this, and what's this? Ok cool thanks, cya.'
What an absolutely top bloke. I need to check out some of their music.
You totally should. One of the best guitar bands out there
Jimmy Jericho agreed
Interested to hear what you think 3 years on?
Yep, I'm the guy who's late to the interview AND had never heard of Biffy Clyro but after watching this fine interview I listened to/watched a random live track and I like it. Thanks for all you do.
This is my favourite interview of all time. My face ached at the end. Brilliant.. Simon too, what a lovely guy. No pretence, just a guitar nut!
4 years on and this is still one of the best episodes! Biffy rocks!
He seems like a really down to earth sound bloke in all of his interviews. A breath of fresh air.
+gareth fishwick he's wonderful, total legend
Simon is the best dude around, man. Talented, intelligent, humble and gracious! He represents british music perfectly! And the sounds he gets from a strat 💁🏻♂️
What an absolute gem of a human! Simon seems like such a wonderful man!
I loved the term "Be the architect of your own sound".
Two major appreciations incoming. First is I've never heard of this band before and decided to give them a listen. The songs are awesome and they are one of those bands that delivers even better live. Secondly it's nice to see someone who isn't using top of the line effects. I mean sometimes it's all about the sound you connect with and Simon definitely found that in pedals that aren't a high price tag or require a 1 year wait list.
I'm glad the show is getting bigger and speaking to bigger artists, well deserved ☺️
+James Yates cheers James :)
Hello, Mick here... Gets me every time :D
+Miroslav Šuvada :0)
I love those words...it means we're in for something good!
Truly one of the best TPS vids! I’ve watched this a few times over the years - when the Metal Zone came out I almost fell off my couch. FBC
Dan, you are a true inspiration, I don't miss your show and I love the way you and mick interact in the show. I wish I could ever meet you in person. Cheers and lots of Blessings for you and Mick !!!
Great band, great lad and superb Dan (I'd get emotional too if I were in your shoes). As a Biffy fan and guitar enthusiast this video is the best on RUclips land. Thank you guys from Italy!!!
+Giuseppe Ferrari cheers G :)
"Changing pickups? We don't do that in Biffy" :) What a cool and humble guy Simon is, and so full of joy. Great stuff! Thanks for the treat!
Thank God! I've looked forever for Simon's complete rig and now my prayers have been answered. One of my favourite bands and totally awesome live. Thanks Dan!
What a brilliant rig tour
Best rig rundown ever! Musical affability at its finest.
Wow. What a nice and friendly chap Simon is.
New man crush on Simon :) saw them live for first time on Wednesday unbelievable stage presence
"Two cups of coffee, some cake and some thinking about" haha. The main and spare rig config is just fascinating! Great run through and interview man. Thank you!
What a great episode! I'm thinking I need to start listening to biffy. Seems like a great bloke and impressively humble.
I've been a die hard fan for years. They are the most lovely lovely people and incredible musicians. Try their first three albums :)
+ryanholio oh man, such a great band. Start with opposites, then work through the back catalogue :)
I mind seeing them at Belladrum near Inverness. The guys string broke, blood everywhere yet the show carried on. Also, look for 'Blackened Sky'.
Mike their second guitarist is a dream addition to Biffy. People need to check out his band Oceansize. Mike is one of the best and most underrated songwriters ever and its such a shame that there aren't more people who know about him.
+paqman78 Mike is a legend! Super guy, incredible talent :)
Interesting... I'll check Oceanside out. If its anything remotely like Biffy then I'll be hooked immediately
It is a life goal to have my tummy rubbed by Simon Neil. Brilliant interview, new subscriber for sure!
+Adam Jones it was a real moment for sure :)
I have been waiting since 2006 for a decent look at Simon's rig. This video has been a long long time coming, and it was so perfect! It will surely be used by Biffy scholars for years to come. 10/10
Thanks brother
Simon Neil seems like such a pleasant, down to earth guy. I'd love to meet him.
Just finished listening to the new album. Another corker! been a fan from day one and they never disappoint! nice to see Simon is a nice guy too. Mon the Biff!
Oh my god. Those three sounds at the end are pure perfection. They must inspire song writing so much. Great stuff
I enjoyed this enormously :
two terrific (and charming) interviewees in Simon and Richard,
and some really skilled interviewing -
thanks, Dan, for leaving them space to talk !
I wasn't familiar with this band at all until I tried one of the squier Simon Neil strats when I was living in the UK.I was super impressed so I went to check them out, he has a GIGANTIC sound!
What a great guy Simon is - awesome !
i love the way you consistently talk over him
Simon is such a genuinely nice bloke, good interview too!
Simon seems like the nicest guy in the world!
Simon is so laid back, love it! Brother-from-another-mother type of guy.
+GrimmusiK Records he's the best :)
A masterclass in having a "rubbish" tone that sounds utterly amazing in a loud band context. Would love to have seen and heard from Vennart as well, his rig is always gorgeous.
best episode ever!! Great work.... Simon is incredible song writer and person. Thats how all rock stars should act!!! thanks dan and mick
+killz1985 was entirely our pleasure, yep, super guy :)
How absolutely refreshing to have such an amazing artist be such a clearly beautiful dude. As of course, is Dan. Thanks for this.
"Ambition's a good thing, but it's kind of the enemy of creativity to a certain extent." Love that. Love Mike Vennart of Oceansize, and this episode is a further 'in' for Biffy where exploring a new band is concerned. Cheers guys, fantastic installment.
+James R. P Williams yes, I love that! Such a pearl of wisdom
Great vid guys! Simon and Richard are really lovely people! I dig it when musicians (& their techies) are fun, decent and down to earth.
+ForViewingOnly most of them are... most... But yes, Simon and Richard are truly awesome dudes :)
the 'big' sound - iconic! opening D chord from 'Questions & Answers'
I was so excited to see you doing a rig rundown with Simon! Probably my favorite band ever, got to see them in the states a few years ago in a small club in Philly, their sound was MASSIVE! Great job with the show and all you do!
+Andrew Shipman Cheers Andrew, yep, my favourite band too :)
Fantastic band, great interview, great guys, genius T shirt intro and emotional end, fabulous stuff !!!!
+bvninja cheers B, I was worried about the intro having never met Simon before, so glad it worked :)
This was divine, been waiting too see what he's got going on for ages
Great one dudes! All I can think about is how much money is wrapped up in his gear! That has to be one of THE greatest feelings on earth for a guitar player!It's all dialed in! Don.
+NoyzyBoyZ3
SO HAPPY. I cannot believe, that an interview I've been dreaming of for so many years filled with such information about Simon's setup has finally happened! Absolutely awesome, thanks! Mon the fucking Biffy.
What a brilliant bloke Richard is! Reminds me of a few friends growing up. Loved this show, fascinating stuff and with a great band. Didn't know iso cabs even existed.
Awesome video guys, one of the best yet!! Keep up the good work
I absolutely love his tones.
That was cool to speak of the peavey bandit. It's like old vans, you can't get rid of them. Love the channel.
+gigi 4 me cheers G :)
Wow Simon's wisdom in music writing is deep. Awesome song writter
Great show, amazing rig, super nice bloke! Keep up the good work guys!
Man this is just so awesome!
you guys are just so positive and it get's me hyped everytime i watch you guys.
Cheers
Really enjoyed this, cheers guys. Mon the biff!
Such a pleasant guy!
Great video, thanks for sharing. That pedal set-up is blowing my mind. I'd figured from shows that they were using some kind of remote system, but not clued up enough to figure out how it worked exactly so it was nice to see. I bought a MetalZone when I started playing (circa 2002) precisely because I knew Simon used it. Shame the HM2 Heavy Metal seems to be gone!
Aww fan boy awesome. I felt your nerves. I'd have been the same! Respect 🤘
Epic! Been waiting on that episode. Biffy are amazing! There's something so rock and roll about the minimalist approach, and boy does it work for them. Looking forward to their summer gigs.
+Jollyboy Jay me too, I'll be following them around like a hippy follows the grateful dead
Great stuff! What a nice guy Simon Neil is! :)
Great interview. Nice iso cabs and pedal controllers!
Great idea ! I saw their OUI FM Paris Gig at the Place de la République. They were awesome. Please come back to France.
thanks guys
Awesome ! What a legend
You can tell just how much Dan loves his job! :) great interview fella's!
+Kossofffan cheers K, yeah, it's too much fun to be called work :)
Great band. So his clean sound is the Fender, crunch is a Boss Mega Distortion into the Marshall, and big is a Boss Metal Zone going into the Marshall? Wow!
You make my day guys! :D
And top of that, next week Biffy in da Prague... so, my ears are ready to hear this guitar awesomeness :)
Can't wait to get home and watch this, have my tickets ready and waiting for Belfast at the end of the month!
that collection of custom shops is goals
Holy Moley!
That rig is like having a RAID hard drive setup. If some part fails, the back up kicks in. Impressive.
And your G2 seems to handle it like a breeze. Very cool.
I knew the G2 was amazing but that just blows my mind. I swear one day I will have you build my pedalboard.
+8 Strings Of Death will be an honour ;)
Mon the biffy, enjoyed this very much :)
That was amazing.
Great interview lads
best episode ever!!!! mon the biff
This is super cool. Going to check out some Biffy Clyro now!
What a lovely bloke
Loving the new album. Its definitely different from the last album but it's definitely up there with their best stuff to date. Cant wait to see it live
thank you so much
Seems like a genuinely cool dude. Been a fan for more than a decade and always been fascinated by the fat sound from a Strat.
Edit: just realised that this is 4 years old LOL
Weirdly, he’s coming in next week!
Great interview guys - mon the Biffy!
Biffy Clyro is a band i didn't get at first, now I'm a fan. The thing with them is that they do stuff that's simple AND stuff that's weird as well, so if you hear the simple song you think they are a simple band, then there's the moment when you hear a part of a song that comes out of nowhere and is just so bad ass- then back to the simple part. They don't care about impressing people, they just want to make true music.
What a wonderful video... I'm loving what you guys do. I'd love to see, and hear, more of the rigs that Dan builds. Maybe some alone time for Mick playing through them as well... ;)
What a lovely chat!
Great rig rundown but I actually most liked the sort of informal gear/interview vibe, touching on some wider musical approaches and philosophies as well as getting the gear in there, it sure beats TV! My old band played with Biffy a couple of times on their first two album tours many moons ago, nice to see that they're still as warm and down to earth, top dudes!
+Graham Hulbert that's awesome Graham, yep, totally top dudes ;)
Thank you!
I love his speaking voice