He's going places for sure! Great taste and good on his parents for introducing him to great bands as opposed to the current day crap that passes off as music.
This is honestly the best “unplugged” session I’ve ever heard. No auto tune. No electric instruments. Just pure talent, professional ability, and soul.
@@nickkrueger11 My favourite part is that while Shadows is acting all worried about singing and doing a couple of practices (understandable as the main vocalist), but Gates is just chilling - he knows he'll boss it.
absolutely. that is what makes the song so pretty strong. pure real emotion. full of love, full of pain. but there is always this nice way to remember and honor him
This solo is one of the most beautiful solos that I ever heard. It ain't super technical, but is so melodic, so good to listen to. Love this song, love this band! FoREVer.
“Only going to do the first verse” ended up being the whole song and the bonus ending… that is HOW you show love to even your smallest audience members!
My 27 yr old son died in '18. Not sure if this comment will reach any of you but I can't tell you how much this song is so real to me and makes me cry every time I hear it... Never take playing this song for granted. It touches so many hearts for so many different reasons ..
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm a young guy, extremely suicidal at times. I'm trying my best for my parents. I'm sorry for the pain you must be going through. Love and support to you.
My daughter died in '19. Her Make a Wish was to meet A7X and sing with them. They granted her wish!! They sang this together back stage prior to their show. It's very hard for me to listen to this song as I hear her voice singing it.
RR I have no children and this song means so much to me....I grieve for and with you and I know I can never relate but music keeps us all alive. ✌️❤️🤟🤟🤟
RIP jimmy. You were a huge part of my childhood. You rocked drums like no other, wrote amazing songs, and your antics on the behind the scenes parts of the cd cracked me up. This band I generally think of guitar; as I learned sweep picking, odd Rythms, and just enjoyed playing guitar with my computer speakers blasting the song. Jimmy, you are missed. God bless you. Hope you are rockin those drums in the afterlife. ❤️
Sometimes simple works. Gates is a pro player, he knows when to rip and he knows when to let it lay low. A nearly perfect band in my view. I grew up watching gigs in the 1980s, the shit that inspired A7X, these guys are doing it right, I stand behind them every day.
Rob Grimm I mean I’ve seen em live before and they had the best flashing lights and literal 4th of July tier fireworks for the explosions so they ain’t above that! Best show I’ve seen
Martin Rønning he’s amazing, people are like “Oh Matt’s getting old...” - yeah course he is that’s what happens to people, but he can still sing like almost no other, hitting them high notes, half screaming, and portraying emotion in his singing better than most other singers could ever do. That is incredible! Btw I absolutely love your videos bro!
Martin Rønning the last highs were VERY emotionally moving. And the whole thing being half-improved gave even more life to the performance. Unreal. Also, big fan \m/
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i sang this song for my dad who died this year on a valentine's day in an accident. a broken heart of a daughter never been this hurt so damn deep, empty and... idk what so say, but this song represents everthing i feel. beautiful song. rest in peace dad (1967-2020) edited: everyone honoring my dad in the replies is making me feel a lot better. i love u. thank u guys very much
Sorry for your loss. I listened to this song over and over when my mom passed 5yrs ago. I play it on her anniversary but I always play it fr my playlist. May you have comfort 🖤
"That was for you buddy".. Describes how humble they are.. They hadn't forgotten about the kid at the end of their performance shows how much they care for their fans!!!
It's crazy how syn can improvise most of he's solo even in acoustic versions and still have the same fucking feel and emotion in it. And M shadows vocals are just unreal. Love to all the members..
Dari Kelas 1 Smk Tahun 2005 Sampai Sekarang Tahun 2024 Bulan , Saya Sudah Mempunyai 2 Anak , Dari Sekian Banyak Lagu " So Far Away " Ini Yang Paling Menyentuh & Paling Enak Di Hayati ... " I love you, you were ready The pain is strong and urges rise But I'll see you, when He lets me Your pain is gone, your hands untied "
Pls REACT this COVER from MALAYSIA SINGERS POWERFUL VOICE LIKE M. SHADOW AVENGED SEVENFOLD.. U dont be regret to watch this video ruclips.net/video/KnHD8VZf65k/видео.html
I used to sing this song with my brother on repeat. He died last year and this part hits so hard "Plans of what our futures hold, foolish lies of growing old. It seems we're so invincible, but the truth is so cold. Now and then i try to find, a place in my mind. Where you can stay, you can stay away forever." He was 29 years old and just got married couple months before. I keep coming back to this song and thinking about him. It always ends up with me in tears, but it helps.
Lost my Father-in-law late July last year. He taught me how to love the place I moved to and much more. I wish he could see how his grandchildren would grow. Sorry to hear about your Bother, he’s with you rocking out for sure 🤘🏼
"This is gonna suck!" Proceeds to crush every second of the song. This song never fails to bring a tear to my eye, and this was no exception. Rest in peace Jimmy, we love you...
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The year Rev died, my girlfriend wich i lived with for eleven wonderful years followed the same path cause of a cancer. So, every time i hear this song tears run down on my face. Good bye ANNA, good bye Rev....i'm sure one day i'll meet you again. ( sorry for my english ). Thank you boys for this masterpiece.
I love when Matt smile at Syn in 4:03 it's so wholesome and the fact that he realizes how good Syn is on the guitar makes this moment feels more wholesome
@@jamesbest9806 It sounded like he got lost at the end which is crazzzyyyyy. I have never seen Syn get lost like that before, of course he does, but I've never seen that lmfao.
@@schloany4479 Im guessing it’s coz he’s used to playing it on electric live, not acoustic. Normally ZV just plays his part acoustic and Syn on electric
I love how Matt started the song purely for the kid at first, I feel the pure warm affection in his voice as he sang and stared at the kid. And then he progressed to sing for the sake of the song itself as he poured more of his emotion in the song. Lovely.... 🥺
I remember being a teenager listening to Metal Music and thinking, "This is just a phase, when I get older, I will be listening to my parents' music" Well, I am an established 55-year-old businessman from SLC Utah and A7X is easily my favorite band. This was my first time seeing this video and it really moved me. You guys are amazing musicians! Thank you!
Heard this many times before and never cried. This is my first time hearing it since i lost my dad a couple months ago on my birthday and i cant hold back crying. Its crazy how much power this has over me.
@@dibakarhajong2737 debatable. been simping for this song for my whole middle school life, this one's better. there's more dynamic, added vibrato, with acoustic guitar and all that stuff. the studio is kinda repetitive after listening to this
this one is better because the vocal mix a little buried by other instruments in other live versions, but here, you can hear clearly the most subtle nuance of matt's vocal
It's moments like these that make you guys so great as a band and makes me proud to be a fan amd consider you my favorite band. The set was done, you weren't supposed to play another song. But a little boy wanted to hear So Far Away, so you say you'll do the first verse. And you just end up doing the whole song anyway just for him. Another example, I went to Philly to see you guys with Metallica and Volbeat. And I love both Metallica and Volbeat but went to see you. And you guys had to cancel cause of Brian's wife going into labor. Most bands you'd see would just have a tech replace a band mate if they can't do it, but you didn't. The entire band went with him to be there for his wife instead of just continueing on without him. That is why in my opinion, you guys are the greatest band alive today.
when they said "aww" after the kid requested it, i was like "damn, that hit them hard. they must really miss jimmy" i havent heard this song in years and stumbled upon it through recommendations. i had chills the entire time. A7X used to be my favorite band
The fact that Shadows looked directly at the kid while he sang with the most sincere look of love and compassion towards him broke my heart. I love seeing musicians showing how much they love their fans during a performance but this one took the cake!! Made me cry!
Well, for their standard i think "So Far Away" is actually an easy song to play in acoustic, even the original version uses the acoustic guitar. All they did here was just swapped syn's guitar, hence why he played a little awkwardly. I'd be really blown away if they'd figured out an acoustic version of beast and the harlot. lol
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I feel like every time I watch this and he points to the kid and says “that was for you buddy” he’s really saying it to the rev in his heart and they’re all so thankful for that kids request
This song has such an emotional impact on me, it's hard to explain. This was always my best friends song. She was born 28 years ago and this song still makes me think of her.
1:09 Never feared for anything Never shamed but never free A light that healed the broken heart With all that it could Lived a life so endlessly Saw beyond what others see I tried to heal your broken heart With all that I could Will you stay? Will you stay away forever? How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned Place and time always on my mind I have so much to say but you're so far away Plans of what our futures hold Foolish lies of growing old It seems we're so invincible The truth is so cold A final song, a last request A perfect chapter laid at rest Now and then I try to find A place in my mind Where you can stay You can stay awake forever How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned Place and time always on my mind I have so much to say but you're so far away Sleep tight I'm not afraid (not afraid) The ones that we love are here with me Lay away a place for me (place for me) 'Cause as soon as I'm done I'll be on my way To live eternally How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned Place and time always on my mind And the light you left remains but it's so hard to stay When I have so much to say and you're so far away I love you, you were ready, the pain is strong and urges rise But I'll see you when He let's me Your pain is gone, your hands untied So far away And I need you to know So far away And I need you to, need you to know
Can't hold back the tears thinking about how this song was written in grief of one soul passing, and how, as insignificant an addition to their setlist it might have been _to them_ at the time, it has ignited life anew in a new little soul.
I love these guys! I'm 70 years old, now, and was introduced to them and this song (by a younger friend) 6 or 7 years ago. Had never even heard of them! Just goes to show what you might miss out on if you aren't open minded enough to listen... now I listen time after time after time... this song says so much... you can tell it's heart felt, too... am learning to sing it and play the basics of it on my guitar... thank you Josh for introducing me... thank you Avenged Sevenfold for this song and for being so awesome! Rest peacefully, Rev... you will never be forgotten!
Good for you! I'm 23, got into them when I was a kid, been playing guitar for 16 years and learned a few of their songs as well. Saw them live in 2011. Some of their stuff might be a little heavy but it's all written with passion and emotion. Check out staind, lifehouse and creed, they're other great bands that have songs with a similar sound and feel. The song nutshell by alice in chains is another one I'd definitely listen to if you've never heard it. Always great to see a new soul touched by avenged sevenfold
@@michaeldaigle7207 I've actually heard of all that you mentioned! We used to go out riding around for hours listening to music... everything from heavy metal to folk. It was awesome!
"When I have so much to say, you are so far away". This is probably the most painful line in a song. I recently lost my friend with whom I had a fight, I stopped talking to him even though he kept trying to mend the holes, and he went to the heavens after a few months. Everyday I wake up with this guilt of not speaking with him and the fact that I will never be able to just kills me from within. Guys, never hold a grudge, communicate and sort things out, you never know when a temporary resentment might turn into a lifelong regret.
I used to think of this song as a beautiful tribute to their friend the Rev, it had no personal meaning until recently... I lost my best friend, whose broken heart I tried to heal with all that i could, about 2 months ago. Besides being my best friend who could see me and love me the way I was, and help me no matter how broken he was, he was also somehow my hope, my love and he died not knowing (I think) what he truly meant to me and how much I loved him, I tried to show him wihout words because I couldn't say it for a stupid pride. To this day I keep discovering that I also meant something important to him... Our last conversation was like this, I stopped talking to him because I was upset with something so silly... The next day, he did it. So it's real, the lines "And the light you left remains but it's so hard to stay, when I have so much to say and you're so far away" hurt and I can't stop crying when I listen to this song. This is undoubtedly my biggest regret and will be, like you said, lifelong.
I've been trying to mend the brokenness between my greatest lady friend and I for almost two years now, but can't get her to respond. Guess my desires are being tested to see how badly I want the reconciliation.
Syn is probably one of the greatest guitar players of this century. It's so absurd how much it shows how good he is. Melody, knowledge, skills... A great musician.
Holy shit Synister nailed the second solo!!! I didn't know acoustic version can sound as powerful as electric I could see how hard it was for M Shadows to reach high notes at 6:53
First guitar solo I ever learned! These guys are to thank for a lot that I’ve learned on guitar I never even felt like I was practicing when I learned a lot of their songs and I grew as a player so much
Sampai kapan pun avenged sevenfold tetap keren, gw bukan fans a7x sih soalnya gw fomo, tapi genre/playlist lagu yg gw suka ya gini rock, rock lawas, metal rock dll. Love you Avenged Sevenfold dan sukses selalu buat band nya.
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A kid, around the age of 8-9, requesting So Far Away....
Bless his soul, and his parents for letting him into A7X
Far younger than that!!! I’d say 4,5,6
I actually got into A7X around that age, fun fact lol
You're so far away, he's like 3-4
He's going places for sure! Great taste and good on his parents for introducing him to great bands as opposed to the current day crap that passes off as music.
I’d say he’s around 3!
This is honestly the best “unplugged” session I’ve ever heard. No auto tune. No electric instruments. Just pure talent, professional ability, and soul.
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I don't know why electric instruments take away from the talent but ok
@@Ezper-2099 he’s getting at you can kinda do things to electric instruments you can’t really do that with a acoustic they don’t but
You probably wouldn’t say that, if you’ve heard Alice n chains unplugged
@@BrandonWilliams-ln4og or nirvana
beautiful
The person has a check mark next to their name so that means you have to like it
Init just
@Soup Where the fuck are the dooo Mr. Soup? 😂
Back again with my gucci belt off
OMG I LOVE U
The note Syn hits precisely at the @5:46 mark adds so much friggin hurt and soul to the solo. This live performance is beautiful
Yeah, him bending that note made it sound incredible.
I see and I commend you
That hit my heart.
"We'll just play the first verse" played the whole f*cking song. What a legend
They also played it flawlessly👍🤘🤘
@Van peter The singer honestly probably loves how dorky his usual sunglasses make him look
@Van peter I like his voice, and this was especially good of a performance from him. He just also happens to pull off the sunglasses look well!
With the pain in their hearts besides!! 😢
@@yupsure Sure did!!
Gates is such an underrated backing vocalist. Those "ooohs" were heavenly!
He did harmony as always,he just great does some backup vocal
John Frusciante is up on that list too!
damn. you're right those are on point
He’s criminally underrated in so many areas
@@nickkrueger11 My favourite part is that while Shadows is acting all worried about singing and doing a couple of practices (understandable as the main vocalist), but Gates is just chilling - he knows he'll boss it.
We owe that kid so much for this beautiful version
Even years later, the pain still looks the same on their faces. These men lost a brother, there’s no pain equal.
absolutely. that is what makes the song so pretty strong. pure real emotion. full of love, full of pain. but there is always this nice way to remember and honor him
Syn’s ability to improvise with such feel on the spot will forever amaze me
Jimi Hendrix too
Syn is so slept on because of being in A7X, but that man is astonishingly talented.
thanks
Dude he's a professional guitarist for Christ's sake! Of course it's not a big deal for him to improvise the lead part of one of their easiest songs.
@@Yao686 yea it’s not that hard to improvise on a progression like that but it was a damn good solo
This solo is one of the most beautiful solos that I ever heard. It ain't super technical, but is so melodic, so good to listen to. Love this song, love this band! FoREVer.
Undoubtedly
Hafiz kaila
You can feel Syn’s emotions and love through it
So true. Learned it in 10 minutes but the way it integrates into the song is beautiful
Playing to the youngest person in the crowd is how rock/metal will live forever.
I always believe Metal/ rock will never die, always alive in our hearts
Facts
@@benadaaymendayaeddine1855 Amen
I just imagine a midget in a show requesting a song and the singer like "I'm gonna play this song for the little midget in the back"
@@billybanana2006 you just made my day bro
It's April 2024, lets see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
I am
Me 🖤🤍
Me 🖤🖤🖤
November 2024
“Only going to do the first verse” ended up being the whole song and the bonus ending… that is HOW you show love to even your smallest audience members!
It's not really a bonus ending, its part of the song
Yes
@@bernhardsonn8996 lllp9mkkjj
@@risnawati-ed8ue huh
Love to their brother as well
'this is gonna be so bad'
*sings it perfectly*
Not perfectly, but very well nonetheless!
Classic shadows
That freaking ending!
So good 😭❤
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I’m blown away by Matt’s vocal abilities. That’s some crazy control.
ikr
He's had 3 vocal surgeries as well....it's insane!
IKR!!??? That’s just freaking amazing!!
Okay, now hear me out, from this 6:00 play it at speed 0,75 or 0,50
IMO, this version even surpase the feelings from the studio version. That voice hit me like a train
My 27 yr old son died in '18. Not sure if this comment will reach any of you but I can't tell you how much this song is so real to me and makes me cry every time I hear it... Never take playing this song for granted. It touches so many hearts for so many different reasons ..
I’m so sorry for your loss. The pain never goes away, but neither does their memory. I hope you and yours are well.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm a young guy, extremely suicidal at times. I'm trying my best for my parents. I'm sorry for the pain you must be going through. Love and support to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My daughter died in '19. Her Make a Wish was to meet A7X and sing with them. They granted her wish!! They sang this together back stage prior to their show. It's very hard for me to listen to this song as I hear her voice singing it.
RR I have no children and this song means so much to me....I grieve for and with you and I know I can never relate but music keeps us all alive. ✌️❤️🤟🤟🤟
"This is gonna be so bad." Proceeds to put on an epic performance.
My exact thoughts too... I could listen to it all day
Right...I absolutely love this version of the song 😍💛
Did I miss the epic part? 🤨
@@jessibaet5828 how can you not appreciate that? Unplanned performance, I think that counts as pretty epic?!
Reminds me of Kurt Cobain in MTV unplugged “I can guarantee you I will screw this up”
"That's for you, buddy" How humble they are. The Legend!
RIP jimmy. You were a huge part of my childhood. You rocked drums like no other, wrote amazing songs, and your antics on the behind the scenes parts of the cd cracked me up.
This band I generally think of guitar; as I learned sweep picking, odd Rythms, and just enjoyed playing guitar with my computer speakers blasting the song.
Jimmy, you are missed. God bless you. Hope you are rockin those drums in the afterlife. ❤️
This song has one of the most heartwarming guitar solos ever! Simple but very effective!
yes
This song and Danger Line, they're perfect for the songs, simple, and by being so simple they double the emotional value in a way. I love it
Sometimes simple works. Gates is a pro player, he knows when to rip and he knows when to let it lay low. A nearly perfect band in my view. I grew up watching gigs in the 1980s, the shit that inspired A7X, these guys are doing it right, I stand behind them every day.
Pay attention, this is musicianship. No flashing lights, explosions or back up dancers. Just a bunch of guys jamming and true emotion. Bravo!!
Rob Grimm I mean I’ve seen em live before and they had the best flashing lights and literal 4th of July tier fireworks for the explosions so they ain’t above that!
Best show I’ve seen
No back up dancers anymore*
Watch scream at live, you will see
@@CanderisOrdo agreed!! THEY have a BIG PRODUCTION live!! Great show!!
@@edgarallanswole
good times
Matt's voice is just unreal..
Class act by them as well, taking a request from a kid in the crowd!
Martin Rønning he’s amazing, people are like “Oh Matt’s getting old...” - yeah course he is that’s what happens to people, but he can still sing like almost no other, hitting them high notes, half screaming, and portraying emotion in his singing better than most other singers could ever do. That is incredible!
Btw I absolutely love your videos bro!
Dude you totally rock the guitar. Syn will be proud
Martin Rønning the last highs were VERY emotionally moving. And the whole thing being half-improved gave even more life to the performance. Unreal.
Also, big fan \m/
Honestly his voice has gotten better with time and maybe except for like 2008 ish this is the best it’s ever been
@@newyorkgiants674 isnt he not singing at the moment cos he blew it out completely?
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Can’t wait for that kid to grow up and say “that was me” in the comment section...
That was me
@@WiscoGuy77 it was you? Steve
Pratik Kambli no. This wasn’t long enough ago for it to be him lol. He’s probably like 7 years old now or something
holy shit this broke my brain
@@WiscoGuy77 which one? The old man?
i sang this song for my dad who died this year on a valentine's day in an accident. a broken heart of a daughter never been this hurt so damn deep, empty and... idk what so say, but this song represents everthing i feel. beautiful song. rest in peace dad (1967-2020)
edited:
everyone honoring my dad in the replies is making me feel a lot better. i love u. thank u guys very much
I'm sorry for your lost, RIP.
My condolences to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. I listened to this song over and over when my mom passed 5yrs ago. I play it on her anniversary but I always play it fr my playlist. May you have comfort 🖤
Sorry for your loss. Keep strong ❤️❤️❤️
:(
I sang this at my best friend's funeral 2 years ago, and I still cry everytime I remember it. RIP Marvin 1994 - 2018.
Rip marvin 🙏
Everyone Will be sad when hear this song dude and i'm feel that right now
Lol funny
may his soul rest in peace, rest easy Martin 🕊
@@eonds-5131 whats so funny?
Matt channeling that little bit of pain that never goes away no matter how much time passes to hit those last notes. Powerful stuff.
"That was for you buddy".. Describes how humble they are.. They hadn't forgotten about the kid at the end of their performance shows how much they care for their fans!!!
and then boom, nft's
@@CannyBow lol
@@CannyBow Nfts are for fans too lol
@@CannyBow lol
@@CannyBow wait really?? Lol
It's crazy how syn can improvise most of he's solo even in acoustic versions and still have the same fucking feel and emotion in it. And M shadows vocals are just unreal. Love to all the members..
We’ll do the first verse for him, *plays entire song* nice one guys
Dari Kelas 1 Smk Tahun 2005 Sampai Sekarang Tahun 2024 Bulan , Saya Sudah Mempunyai 2 Anak , Dari Sekian Banyak Lagu " So Far Away " Ini Yang Paling Menyentuh & Paling Enak Di Hayati ...
" I love you, you were ready
The pain is strong and urges rise
But I'll see you, when He lets me
Your pain is gone, your hands untied "
This is what make A7X a great Band. The attention they put into their fans is just amazing. Never change. Greetings from Costa Rica.
Saludos compa
Costa Rica... A country without an army...
Don't want to offend anyone, just hope you get my PW reference. :)
Ojalá compa venga a Costa Rica
@@yoelpereiraledezma6555 Seria genial, tal vez para el próximo álbum
@@fragilebreeze7606 Saludos
Matt : "This is gonna be so bad"
*Sings beautifully*
Why will they not? Alas a beautiful song for a beautiful mate.
Pls REACT this COVER from MALAYSIA SINGERS POWERFUL VOICE LIKE M. SHADOW AVENGED SEVENFOLD.. U dont be regret to watch this video
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His voice is so underrated. It’s sounds just as good as the studio version if not better
Tbh, im not listening that much A7X , cuz i like harder Stuff out of the Metal-Genre, but i guess his voice is everything else than underrated.
@@stefanboehle9682 Really? 😁
i really like his voice. but its not underated lots of people like his voice.
ruclips.net/video/I7UjlrhZ57Q/видео.html A must listen!!!
M shadows sounds way better live than he ever does on the records
I used to sing this song with my brother on repeat. He died last year and this part hits so hard "Plans of what our futures hold, foolish lies of growing old. It seems we're so invincible, but the truth is so cold. Now and then i try to find, a place in my mind. Where you can stay, you can stay away forever." He was 29 years old and just got married couple months before. I keep coming back to this song and thinking about him. It always ends up with me in tears, but it helps.
Lost my Father-in-law late July last year. He taught me how to love the place I moved to and much more. I wish he could see how his grandchildren would grow. Sorry to hear about your Bother, he’s with you rocking out for sure 🤘🏼
It won't be bad! They did it with love! ❤
🎉
Your brother will be living forever as long you and people who loved him remembers in life (Sorry for my bad english)
In tears.. I'm so sorry.
"This is gonna suck!"
Proceeds to crush every second of the song.
This song never fails to bring a tear to my eye, and this was no exception.
Rest in peace Jimmy, we love you...
Pls REACT this COVER from MALAYSIA SINGERS POWERFUL VOICE LIKE M. SHADOW AVENGED SEVENFOLD.. U dont be regret to watch this video
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@@abangboek664 stfu
The year Rev died, my girlfriend wich i lived with for eleven wonderful years followed the same path cause of a cancer. So, every time i hear this song tears run down on my face. Good bye ANNA, good bye Rev....i'm sure one day i'll meet you again. ( sorry for my english ).
Thank you boys for this masterpiece.
May lord rest her soul in peace
Your English is fine. Sorry for your loss.
Fuck dude, sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss ❤️ Just lost my Grandma last night . Death sucks . I love you all
My deepest condolence for you.. be strong
Syn smiling at the kid singing along was another level of wholesomeness...
I love when Matt smile at Syn in 4:03 it's so wholesome and the fact that he realizes how good Syn is on the guitar makes this moment feels more wholesome
I think he actually looked over and chuckled at him because he missed a note lol. Still wholesome all the same
@@jamesbest9806 It sounded like he got lost at the end which is crazzzyyyyy. I have never seen Syn get lost like that before, of course he does, but I've never seen that lmfao.
@@schloany4479 Im guessing it’s coz he’s used to playing it on electric live, not acoustic. Normally ZV just plays his part acoustic and Syn on electric
@@jamesbest9806 Yeah it sounded like he wanted to go into a fast sweep run but ran out of time and had to go back to chords too early
I love metal and have a lot of favorite guitar players, but Syn is hands down, one of the best to do it.. his technique is so unique
I love how Matt started the song purely for the kid at first, I feel the pure warm affection in his voice as he sang and stared at the kid. And then he progressed to sing for the sake of the song itself as he poured more of his emotion in the song. Lovely.... 🥺
Suka sama M. Shadow
That is right.
I remember being a teenager listening to Metal Music and thinking, "This is just a phase, when I get older, I will be listening to my parents' music" Well, I am an established 55-year-old businessman from SLC Utah and A7X is easily my favorite band. This was my first time seeing this video and it really moved me. You guys are amazing musicians! Thank you!
Rhel Jarrard Hello fellow old Utahn!
@@DarkFairyRose But I don't want to be OLD! LOL
I’m in my 30s. We can be old together
Not only are they amazing musicians but, you can tell they are equally amazing human beings!
haha,oldguy
Heard this many times before and never cried. This is my first time hearing it since i lost my dad a couple months ago on my birthday and i cant hold back crying. Its crazy how much power this has over me.
Matt's an absolute mad lad hitting those notes sitting down in an acoustic unplugged environment, maintaining the grit and with no hesitation.
He hits those notes even better now in 2023
Even though is voice was messed up, he still nailed it. Would love to know how he would perform this now.
@@vosoryan hey can i saw the video of it? can i get the link?
@@legionpro46 ruclips.net/user/shortscpzbP24-WqM?si=_JS9xOFO86yGDEUs
And no rehearsal at all wth
"This is gonna be so bad" goes on to sing the best version there is.
well I'll always say that the best version is the one they played live at Rock am RIng 2014, when M Shadows felt the presence of jimmy
@@TheINicoZ is there a link?
No it's not so good. He said the truth. The studio version much much better than this live version
@@dibakarhajong2737 debatable. been simping for this song for my whole middle school life, this one's better. there's more dynamic, added vibrato, with acoustic guitar and all that stuff. the studio is kinda repetitive after listening to this
this one is better because the vocal mix a little buried by other instruments in other live versions, but here, you can hear clearly the most subtle nuance of matt's vocal
I like how they said they want to perform a little version....but perform a full beautiful piece for the kid
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5:14 is the gorgeous part of Synyster, he always great by the way🤙🏽
So Far away! Yes. RIP Rev So emotional!
It got me emotional too T_T
RIP
💖
Yaaasshhh, legend!!!
I always have tears in my eyes when i hear this Song 🖤
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M. Shadows's voice is a beast right there! man, such a power !
M. Shadow "I will do the first verse for him"
Also M. Shadow, do the whole song.
What a legend.
Edward Che he’s a gift♥️♥️♥️♥️
I can't listen to it without sobbing.
It really touches so many people, in so many ways.
Hope you're resting well, Rev.
Wow I can’t believe how well they handled the song despite the obvious setbacks; and I can’t believe Matt actually landed all those last highs..
The last highs were incredible. ❤❤
probably his best vocal performance than their rock concerts .. he hit those studio recorded high notes .. damn
@@tektek10 even in his earlier live shows when he was younger, he never did those highs fully. Damn! This is amazing.
Always 💪🤘
It was for Jimmy
I love this, no hate on the mistakes, no toxic comments about them forgetting the song, it feels very organic, like a jamm to their friends
@ERIK LUPLOW The smile and eye contact with the audience. Mutual love in the room that day.
Not contradicting you, agreeing with you. That moment.
very different with an accoustic... he's not used to be playing with one. very understandable. so yeah much respect indeed
3:50 I love the improvised solo from syn
love how Gate give angel voice together with Matt's unreal voice ... wow the real legend.
It's moments like these that make you guys so great as a band and makes me proud to be a fan amd consider you my favorite band. The set was done, you weren't supposed to play another song. But a little boy wanted to hear So Far Away, so you say you'll do the first verse. And you just end up doing the whole song anyway just for him. Another example, I went to Philly to see you guys with Metallica and Volbeat. And I love both Metallica and Volbeat but went to see you. And you guys had to cancel cause of Brian's wife going into labor. Most bands you'd see would just have a tech replace a band mate if they can't do it, but you didn't. The entire band went with him to be there for his wife instead of just continueing on without him. That is why in my opinion, you guys are the greatest band alive today.
Prince Vegeta then let me correct you my friend that *their no band but rather a family*
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@@contractor1535 yes, they are a family. I didnt put it like that, but that's the jist of what I was saying.
another reason for that is tech couldn't replace Synyster Gates, his solos are too hard to play :D
@@tommy.n.guitarist some of them yeah lol. He's fucking amazing!
@@tommy.n.guitarist yeah he even admits to struggle with playing live sometimes lol
when they said "aww" after the kid requested it, i was like "damn, that hit them hard. they must really miss jimmy"
i havent heard this song in years and stumbled upon it through recommendations. i had chills the entire time. A7X used to be my favorite band
They still are, but they used to be too?
4:03 Matt's face is like "Damn, he's figuring out that solo in acoustic, that sick dude"
5:16 thank you Syn ♥showing us mortals that even gods miss a few notes.
Syn's harmonizing is the ear candy in this performance.
the acoustic final solo :D amazing :D
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dadebrayant I love your piano covers mate!!
@@doomslayer7027 thank you :D
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@@ramadhanadiperdana Yes i am 😁 thank you 🤘
Bringing your young kid to an A7X concert is the definition of parenting done right!
4:55 I love how syn puts the pick in his mouth so he can play the fingerstyle section and then takes it out when everybody starts cheering
The fact that Shadows looked directly at the kid while he sang with the most sincere look of love and compassion towards him broke my heart. I love seeing musicians showing how much they love their fans during a performance but this one took the cake!! Made me cry!
I'm blown away that they figured out an acoustic version of that entire song out in front of a crowd on the 1st try.
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They rehearsed
They literally said this WAS the rehearsal.
This is not part of the set list. So it’s on the spot.
Well, for their standard i think "So Far Away" is actually an easy song to play in acoustic, even the original version uses the acoustic guitar. All they did here was just swapped syn's guitar, hence why he played a little awkwardly.
I'd be really blown away if they'd figured out an acoustic version of beast and the harlot. lol
True professionals in their craft. That’s why it was so good.
Matt’s voice is so damn good. To be able to go as high he does in pitch with rasp is so amazing. One of the best vocalists on the planet no doubt.
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I feel like every time I watch this and he points to the kid and says “that was for you buddy” he’s really saying it to the rev in his heart and they’re all so thankful for that kids request
That high note in that song at the end, how amazing it would have been to witness that in person and so raw.
Miss the rev so much.. 🥺🥺🥺
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Hallo bos
Who still listening to this amazing acoustic perform in 2020
me \m/
Anda orang Indo kan
Same as fuck brother the best acoustic live performance solo in my life dude btw im from Indo
Nope, back here listening in 2016 dammit! Can you believe Trump is running for president!?
No one
This song has such an emotional impact on me, it's hard to explain. This was always my best friends song. She was born 28 years ago and this song still makes me think of her.
I love how they grant the song request of the kid even if this song means so much to them. This is why I love this band
I love how they said "we'll do a little part" and they nailed the whole song
1:09
Never feared for anything
Never shamed but never free
A light that healed the broken heart
With all that it could
Lived a life so endlessly
Saw beyond what others see
I tried to heal your broken heart
With all that I could
Will you stay?
Will you stay away forever?
How do I live without the ones I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned
Place and time always on my mind
I have so much to say but you're so far away
Plans of what our futures hold
Foolish lies of growing old
It seems we're so invincible
The truth is so cold
A final song, a last request
A perfect chapter laid at rest
Now and then I try to find
A place in my mind
Where you can stay
You can stay awake forever
How do I live without the ones I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned
Place and time always on my mind
I have so much to say but you're so far away
Sleep tight I'm not afraid (not afraid)
The ones that we love are here with me
Lay away a place for me (place for me)
'Cause as soon as I'm done I'll be on my way
To live eternally
How do I live without the ones I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned
Place and time always on my mind
And the light you left remains but it's so hard to stay
When I have so much to say and you're so far away
I love you, you were ready, the pain is strong and urges rise
But I'll see you when He let's me
Your pain is gone, your hands untied
So far away
And I need you to know
So far away
And I need you to, need you to know
*never shamed but never free
Nice lyrics
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5:10
6:02
I literally cannot play and sing this without it making me cry, what a beautiful homage and piece of music, years it’s had that effect
Can't hold back the tears thinking about how this song was written in grief of one soul passing, and how, as insignificant an addition to their setlist it might have been _to them_ at the time, it has ignited life anew in a new little soul.
my eyes are wet 😢
I love these guys! I'm 70 years old, now, and was introduced to them and this song (by a younger friend) 6 or 7 years ago. Had never even heard of them! Just goes to show what you might miss out on if you aren't open minded enough to listen... now I listen time after time after time... this song says so much... you can tell it's heart felt, too... am learning to sing it and play the basics of it on my guitar... thank you Josh for introducing me... thank you Avenged Sevenfold for this song and for being so awesome! Rest peacefully, Rev... you will never be forgotten!
Good for you! I'm 23, got into them when I was a kid, been playing guitar for 16 years and learned a few of their songs as well. Saw them live in 2011. Some of their stuff might be a little heavy but it's all written with passion and emotion. Check out staind, lifehouse and creed, they're other great bands that have songs with a similar sound and feel. The song nutshell by alice in chains is another one I'd definitely listen to if you've never heard it. Always great to see a new soul touched by avenged sevenfold
Respect
@@michaeldaigle7207 I've actually heard of all that you mentioned! We used to go out riding around for hours listening to music... everything from heavy metal to folk. It was awesome!
Rock is my life. This is amazing . I like this✌✌
*respect*
Keep on rocking oldtimer..i wish when i'm at ur age..i could keep on rocking like u did now🤘🏻
A high five, bass pick, handshake, and a day to remember for the rest of his life.
From 2015 until now I like listening to this song the most...
Shadows definitely belted out that ending for the kid who requested it because normally he sings that part far lower to save his voice. Killed it
Yesss
Yep...he left nothing 🤘
Yep just like he said “im fucking done” 😂
You probably won’t believe this, but I’m the kid who asked them to play this song!
@@OfficialGoblinoKing you fr man?
"When I have so much to say, you are so far away". This is probably the most painful line in a song. I recently lost my friend with whom I had a fight, I stopped talking to him even though he kept trying to mend the holes, and he went to the heavens after a few months. Everyday I wake up with this guilt of not speaking with him and the fact that I will never be able to just kills me from within. Guys, never hold a grudge, communicate and sort things out, you never know when a temporary resentment might turn into a lifelong regret.
Same but my mate hung him self, this will always be his song
I am sorry for your loses.
I go through the same thing every day for 7 years.
I used to think of this song as a beautiful tribute to their friend the Rev, it had no personal meaning until recently... I lost my best friend, whose broken heart I tried to heal with all that i could, about 2 months ago. Besides being my best friend who could see me and love me the way I was, and help me no matter how broken he was, he was also somehow my hope, my love and he died not knowing (I think) what he truly meant to me and how much I loved him, I tried to show him wihout words because I couldn't say it for a stupid pride. To this day I keep discovering that I also meant something important to him... Our last conversation was like this, I stopped talking to him because I was upset with something so silly... The next day, he did it. So it's real, the lines "And the light you left remains but it's so hard to stay, when I have so much to say and you're so far away" hurt and I can't stop crying when I listen to this song. This is undoubtedly my biggest regret and will be, like you said, lifelong.
I've been trying to mend the brokenness between my greatest lady friend and I for almost two years now, but can't get her to respond. Guess my desires are being tested to see how badly I want the reconciliation.
No one can yell like mr shadow. His voice is absolute legend
yell*
Corey Taylor don't forget
Scream maybe..
Black Mamba it’s different bro
You mean sing right
Syn is probably one of the greatest guitar players of this century. It's so absurd how much it shows how good he is. Melody, knowledge, skills... A great musician.
Syn's back up vocals are amazing and add so much to the song.
This kid will realise someday that they played him the best version ever. Bless these guys, miss you Rev
I STILL am shocked every time Matt sings live. His voice is so unique and so beautiful.
the song of my life... greetings from Greece brothers!!
Holy shit Synister nailed the second solo!!! I didn't know acoustic version can sound as powerful as electric
I could see how hard it was for M Shadows to reach high notes at 6:53
Григорий Дубров yeah... but it still was cool
But it was great
he is a big fan of flamenco
i never said its bad. I mean how his voice changed to the bad. Of course he has one of the most epic voices out there but its changing
@@soulflybrazil in fact he has a video playing some of that
6:00 Damn! Those vocals on a live acoustic performance.. Amazing!!
Love how Matt keeps looking at the kid smiling
aladezzz Syn too
Noticed it too 😍
What a luck
First guitar solo I ever learned! These guys are to thank for a lot that I’ve learned on guitar I never even felt like I was practicing when I learned a lot of their songs and I grew as a player so much
"This is gonna be so bad"
NO, you're always good!, they're always good. And this is perfect!
They are the best
@@kaydenmiller569 so true!
I wonder sometimes if stars realize the effect that they have when they take time to just be a person for a fan. That was so cool of them.
I dont think they do until later on in life when someone tells them.
@@JLswatchthis Why would you let a star have any effect on you?
Shadows left nothing back. Gave everything to the song. That's how you go out on a show. Take a request from a kid and absolutely crush it.
Sampai kapan pun avenged sevenfold tetap keren, gw bukan fans a7x sih soalnya gw fomo, tapi genre/playlist lagu yg gw suka ya gini rock, rock lawas, metal rock dll.
Love you Avenged Sevenfold dan sukses selalu buat band nya.
Avenged Sevenfold menyatukan semua genre🖤
6:00 I keep coming back to this part, the extra note is perfect
Shadows nailed the ending. What a legend
4:00 The expression on matt's face is amazing because you can tell how impressed he is with gates' improv on the guitar.
It's crazy.
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BTF keeps teasing us! We just want a full album! Get some more features so it’s Epical
It's always good to cry in the morning :)
RIP Rev
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