i love how tosin smiles in playthroughs and live cause he’s like “yeah this sounds so sick” but it’s also like “nobody is ever going to figure out how to play this”
@@Ant_FGC Super reliable. I waited forever to afford my (Epiphone) Les Paul. It was a dream to own one. I need the assurance this strap gives me that it wont pop. They lock niiiiiice and tight and pivot well. Honestly, its a good strap, just really plain.
This man put on the best concert I have ever been to a few nights ago. Went in with high expectations and they were still absolutely demolished nonetheless. Never seen a crowd that energized at show before.
I remember hearing this live for the first time and I was right in front of the stage. The sheer immensity of sound felt like it pushed my spirit out of my body 🤯😆
Even if most people aren't okay with Animals as Leaders taking the throne of Alien prog metalers away from Meshuggah, I for one welcome our new Djent overlords.
It's hilarious, I was thinking "man, this might be one of the first AAL songs I could actually learn to play!" And then he put the pick in his mouth, and that was the end of that idea...
Tosin's efficiency of movement is as perfect as you can get. It almost doesn't look like his picking hand could possibly be attacking that many notes unless you pay close enough attention to notice his techniques. Just so fucking wild lol. His thumb has its own brain, I swear.
Lets all appreciate the sight and setting of this playthrough. Amazing sounds as always from Tosin. I love when he makes aggresive djent like this one.
Just found my new favorite guitar player. Incredible, he's like nothing I've ever heard before; So cutting-edge streamlined in his totally unique way - rips with the coolest sounds / effects.
That mid tempo part was top notch man, who knew slower paced, heavier songs like that would suit your musicality that well (ok ok wave of babies gave us a strong glimpse). For the moment the new album seems very promising. You guys rock, hopefully you can tour again in the EU after the release.
Gordian Naught, or Knot, is an amazing band... check them out! Tosin is winning that debate over 6 strings vs 8.Thinking about a 7 string, but now thinking of the possibilities of 8 strings. Why not "ten" lower four of a bass guitar + the six stings of a standard guitar. E A D G E A D G B E. Now that makes sense. Lets get to it.
Glad you dig the bass thumps man! Makes me so happy we didn't skimp on getting all that nuance in there for everyone to use :) This playthrough is bonkers
With that thumb, I can help myself and make the connection, and see the long road between you, Tosin Abasi, and Wes Montgomery. What a musical journey!
Sounds crazy that's for sure , them pickups are just instanly full I like the idea of powered over the active or passive makes sense how he explained it
"The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia . . ." The song is in the phrygian _mode_ "Alexander “untangled” the knot by slashing through it with his sword and went on to conquer Asia as far as India. This is the story of the Gordian Knot, and its moral is that sometimes the best answer to a complex problem is the simplest one.", thus the simplest and yet SICKEST chorus from AAL to this day. TO THIS DAY.
When the breakdown started and Tosin was looking straight into the camera, I had goosebumps. It's so out of this world, you know that you cannot count all those time signatures and intervals, but you love it with all of your heart and mind. Cheers!
Just saw this video and remembered seeing Tosin play in like 2003 or 2004 in reflux at thee imperial in Jacksonville, FL. I used to have their album the illusion of democracy but it was lost years ago unfortunately.
Tosin, big shoutout and thanks to you for the exemplary EBMM Kaizen! Haven’t had this much G.A.S. since my first Charvel Custom Shop. The Kaizen will most likely be my first 7-string. 👉🤟🏻
OMG THATS INCREDIBLE ANIMALS AS LEADERS FOREVER YEAAAH REALLY I LIKE ALL ALBUMS, MY MASTERS ON GUITAR, YEAH ITS THE SAME EMOTION WHEN I LISTEN FOR FIRST TIME WAVES OF BABIES AND SONG OF SOLOMON OR THE SOLO OF ON IMPULSE WOOOOOOW REALLY INCREDIBLE :D GREATINGS FROM MEXICO
I usually learn things from watching playthroughs but with Tosin it’s like watching guitar in another language
More like trying to read something written in an entirely different alphabet I would say.
I learn a bunch of stuff I don't know...and may never...
This is precisely the best way to put it. Absolutely 💯 🤣 This is guitar in fucking hieroglyphs.
I tell people I can speak German like a three year old. I feel like a three year old playing guitar watching him play lol
@@educostanzo না আ
i love how tosin smiles in playthroughs and live cause he’s like “yeah this sounds so sick” but it’s also like “nobody is ever going to figure out how to play this”
I'm laughing and crying at the same time....
only comment ive ever laughed out loud at lmao
I got unreasonably excited that we use the same cheap Ernie Ball strap. See? We're pretty much the same exact level players, Tosin and I.
Those straps really last forever though. I've had mine for like 10 years. Lol
@@Ant_FGC Super reliable. I waited forever to afford my (Epiphone) Les Paul. It was a dream to own one. I need the assurance this strap gives me that it wont pop. They lock niiiiiice and tight and pivot well. Honestly, its a good strap, just really plain.
Ive been using It backwards all my life
same here :D :D :D
I felt the same way when I realized that I too own a black, long sleeved crew-neck shirt, just like Tosin.
still can’t believe matt gave us only 3 seconds of a blast beat
feels kinda like a troll.. it's great
Timestamp
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@@DaTLMusic 4:22 - 4:24
@@Rastasandrainbows thanks
The thumb picking part, guitar design, hair cut...everything is bad ass in this video 🔥🤘🔥
3:49 and he knows it...
Why are you ghay?
Awesome pfp
Protests were the gateway to this kind of music
An artist living the artist life large.
Love how AAL is getting heavier this album :)
Tosin has a spicy clank tone to his shreds and we all appreciate it.
Clank tone, stank face
Love that texture
Like a spicy meatball
It be da strings
The rest at 3:20......then it just bangs out🤝
This man put on the best concert I have ever been to a few nights ago. Went in with high expectations and they were still absolutely demolished nonetheless. Never seen a crowd that energized at show before.
1:59 is the most dystopian breakdown i've ever heard, just thrilling!
I remember hearing this live for the first time and I was right in front of the stage. The sheer immensity of sound felt like it pushed my spirit out of my body 🤯😆
This is incredibly sinister and super funky at the same time. So cool.
Always a pleasure to watch the GOAT
HAHAHAH! Love the ode to the Haunted Shores playthrough. Always stare into the camera during chugs. 10/10
That face 3:53 🤘
the djent face
Face of a djentleman
🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
Even if it's not aliens, it's aliens.
Amazing music as always.
Aliens as Leaders
Fingerssssss alienssssss huggsssss brother 🤗🤗🤗
Even if most people aren't okay with Animals as Leaders taking the throne of Alien prog metalers away from Meshuggah, I for one welcome our new Djent overlords.
Love it! HIs face during the breakdown is priceless! Digging the new vibe. A LOT!
It's hilarious, I was thinking "man, this might be one of the first AAL songs I could actually learn to play!" And then he put the pick in his mouth, and that was the end of that idea...
Submission Audio - "how many articulations do you want?"
Tosin - "yes"
This is probably the djentiest track that AAL have put out in a while. Love both the track and Tosin's trousers.
Most of the world can’t even play this, and yet Tosin CREATES it. GOAT 🐐
Most of the world doesn’t want to play it…
GOAT? Not even close. This isn’t that hard to play. If you think he is the GOAT then you have been living under a rock for 40 years.
@@JJBanks1975 lmao who is better?
@@hotdamnsucka its all subjective to taste but there are a lot of talented guitarists out there like Matthew Mancuso or Max Ostro or Ichika
@@JJBanks1975 “isn’t that hard to play” lmao. Tell me you know nothing about guitar without telling me you know nothing about guitar.
I was wating for this!
Out of this world 🎶
This slaps.
No, this thumps
Thanks Tosin! These playthroughs are a huge help in learning these songs. Keep making more!
Tosin's efficiency of movement is as perfect as you can get. It almost doesn't look like his picking hand could possibly be attacking that many notes unless you pay close enough attention to notice his techniques. Just so fucking wild lol. His thumb has its own brain, I swear.
Lets all appreciate the sight and setting of this playthrough. Amazing sounds as always from Tosin. I love when he makes aggresive djent like this one.
soooooooo sick dude really love all of your work it NEVER gets old!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
It’s like he’s been to the depths of hell and came back an arch angel with those riffs lolz
All around super crispy production, and that breakdown is hitting 👌💪
Just found my new favorite guitar player. Incredible, he's like nothing I've ever heard before; So cutting-edge streamlined in his totally unique way - rips with the coolest sounds / effects.
This is badass. Very inspiring song well made vid. And sweet guitar. Tosin is definitely most innovative guitarist today on many levels.
This guy is magic, love it! what incredible performance and technique !
This has to be one of my favorite Animals as Leaders songs 🔥
That mid tempo part was top notch man, who knew slower paced, heavier songs like that would suit your musicality that well (ok ok wave of babies gave us a strong glimpse).
For the moment the new album seems very promising.
You guys rock, hopefully you can tour again in the EU after the release.
The scenery is fire along with the playing of course
Gordian Naught, or Knot, is an amazing band... check them out! Tosin is winning that debate over 6 strings vs 8.Thinking about a 7 string, but now thinking of the possibilities of 8 strings. Why not "ten" lower four of a bass guitar + the six stings of a standard guitar. E A D G E A D G B E. Now that makes sense. Lets get to it.
Amazing work Tosin! Love it!
The master blesses us in these dark times! Thank you!
Cool. Tosin truly reinvented the way we look at guitar and how dynamic an instrument it is.
Tosin`s talent is otherworldly! Hypnotic playing always from him. Gig in Finland would be awesome!!!
Posted 15 hours ago? Always stoked for a new play through! Incredible all around 🤘🏼
These are always so sick. Mesmerizing watching him play
I love that face at 3:58!!! ^^ Amazing as always!
Top notch. Everything.🔥
Tosin is quickly becoming my favourite guitar player and biggest influence on my playing, even if I can't thump!
Glad you dig the bass thumps man! Makes me so happy we didn't skimp on getting all that nuance in there for everyone to use :) This playthrough is bonkers
That cool light on the right that flashes as you speak is a really cool touch on top of everything else that's amazing in this video.
Awesome. Stoked for the album.
Dude I love Tosin and the way he talks about his music. Can't wait to see you guys in Atlanta
Awesome man! Looking forward to the new album 🙌🔥
Out of this world for sure . . . !
Whatta sick playthrough. Killer
I LOVED it when he played the guitar!
Monster!! A legend!! 🤘🙌👏
🤟🏾 Was waiting for this one.
Now this is just straight off the hook awsome love the tone of your 8 string
Fantastic video, the shots are beautiful and the setting is perfect.
Looks like a really nice place! we need to see a home/studio tour. And of course, love the song and them Abasi guitars.
I could not stumble upon such a beautiful work of art while stoned. I'm jamming the SHIT out of this!!! Absolutely amazing!
Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it 👍
THE CHUG FACE AHAHAHAHA I LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great job Tosin! Awesome guitar!
What a MAESTRO!
Impressive as always, love your music!
Genius and beautifull metall!!!🤟
That stank face 🤘😤
You’re one of the best Tosin!
With that thumb, I can help myself and make the connection, and see the long road between you, Tosin Abasi, and Wes Montgomery. What a musical journey!
Sounds crazy that's for sure , them pickups are just instanly full I like the idea of powered over the active or passive makes sense how he explained it
Tone goals, hybrid picking goals, thumb picking goals... stank face goals. DAMN!
Dark, powerful yet harmonically so rich, just briljant.
Fantastic!
Hell yeah man, good shit
Dig the exotic vibe. Very cool!!
This is such a cool looking video
Magnífico 👏👏👏
br br br
So many of their songs sound like boss music in the best way.
Tosin Abasi manages to transcribe subtlety and aggressiveness when playing with incredible precision. Thats dope!
This man is goddamn machine. An absolute monster at guitar!
Wish i had a place like that to jam. Killer track as well.
Tosin has been still heard very unique to me since when i'd been enthusiasisting progressive/djent music as far as i know and can.
Thank you for this, Tosin.
"The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia . . ."
The song is in the phrygian _mode_
"Alexander “untangled” the knot by slashing through it with his sword and went on to conquer Asia as far as India. This is the story of the Gordian Knot, and its moral is that sometimes the best answer to a complex problem is the simplest one.", thus the simplest and yet SICKEST chorus from AAL to this day.
TO THIS DAY.
When the breakdown started and Tosin was looking straight into the camera, I had goosebumps. It's so out of this world, you know that you cannot count all those time signatures and intervals, but you love it with all of your heart and mind. Cheers!
Its in 4/4 and 2/4
The rhythm has dotted notes. Thats how you get the syncopated, polyrhythmic sound.
Fully relit my guitar flame. Addicted.
Amazing! I just realized that my jaw dropped and my mouth was wide open for the entire 5:45. Outstanding!
This song makes me anxious, lol. Sounds great!
Damn man!! Straight from Wakanda!!
Just saw this video and remembered seeing Tosin play in like 2003 or 2004 in reflux at thee imperial in Jacksonville, FL. I used to have their album the illusion of democracy but it was lost years ago unfortunately.
Tosin, big shoutout and thanks to you for the exemplary EBMM Kaizen! Haven’t had this much G.A.S. since my first Charvel Custom Shop. The Kaizen will most likely be my first 7-string. 👉🤟🏻
Master's back at it again!!
Love the $5 Ernie ball strap accompanying all that gear
I watch this guy & I'm impressed but also confused beyond words. Wow. Deserves all the respect 🤯
Very nicely played, there.
OMG THATS INCREDIBLE ANIMALS AS LEADERS FOREVER YEAAAH REALLY I LIKE ALL ALBUMS, MY MASTERS ON GUITAR, YEAH ITS THE SAME EMOTION WHEN I LISTEN FOR FIRST TIME WAVES OF BABIES AND SONG OF SOLOMON OR THE SOLO OF ON IMPULSE WOOOOOOW REALLY INCREDIBLE :D GREATINGS FROM MEXICO
goddamn
Hell yeah!!!! Go TB Go!!!👍👍😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🍺🍺🍺
Everything sounds absolutely massive.
Love it! Bonkers :)
Yes!!!
Tosin is just cool af!!
Sick plugin!
DC represent!