+Nick Johnston Hi Nick, I first saw you on a Chappers video at namm and then found this. Congrats it's rather phenomenal and wonderful...Am a huge fan now thx and God bless!
Hey guys - you can also get the complete guitar transcription for this album (PDF and Guitar Pro files included :) ) - nickjohnstonmusic.com/tablature Thanks for the support!
DUDE, I never felt such a strong connection to a musician's style such as I do to yours, seriously, I listened to Remarkably Human by chance and loved it, and now this simply blew my mind. You're incredible Nick, best wishes.
I think this album tells a story of a man that's not particularly good not bad. He does bad things, and he does good things. He hangs out with bad people, he helps good people. And the whole time, he's trying to figure out who he really is, and which side he's really on. But in the end, he just knows he's himself, and that's good enough for him.
I love your songwriting nick, you can tell you are playing from the heart, definitely some of the most soulful and emotional shredding I have come across. Keep up the great work man!
Whenever I come back to this album it makes me smile, like a lot of guitarists out there I listen to heaps of instrumental albums, and this one stands out to me melodically. Just awesome Nick!
Thank you, what a treat just seen your interview with Captain Lee and came over for a listen. I love your sympathy for what you are playing, I'm new to guitar but was a professional musician for over 15 years and I am inspired by what you play. Again, thank you.
+Martin Newsome I agree 100%, it was a great interview, Nick you're a well spoken guy an inspirational guitar player like Martin said, it was a pleasure to have watched.
"Last Deals Of Dead Men" I guess i never heard a song who's making me travel so far, you are a real source of inspiration for me tho... Keep on rockin' !! I love your album
This is kinda weird but every time I hear the word 'concur', I think of the simpsons episode where Carl has his word-of-the-day calendar and it says concur haha
this goes to show that technique is shit without musicianship, and this guy worked hard on the later without forgetting a formidable technique. People are comparing this to Guthrie but sounds to me like a much improved version of Marty Friedman . I like Marty but to each its own :). A well captured sound. Exellent Nick! !!!
"guthrie is on another level though" No, Guthrie is just a different style. I find Nick's music much more listener friendly. In ever gets to that weird I'm showing off, just to show off level. While there's a fair bit of Shred, the music is not all about the guitar. There are some beautiful songs that are only so amazing because Everything works together so well and is so well written. Some of them you could even leave out the guitar and it would still sound great. This is what's missing in so much of the instrumental music today, and which is why I was immediately hooked on Nick's albums.
Such an amazing album. Last Deals of Dead Men gives me goosebumps every time and by the end of it tears are always forming. Something very emotional about that song that hits me very hard.
Definitely one of the best albums I've ever heard..absolutely amazing !! Flawless technique, stunning melodic solos and...a little Govanish touch, couldn't ask for more !! Thank you for this ear candy Nick !!!
Having never heard this album before, I could tell it was Nick Johnston by the first listen as it popped in my RUclips playlist, without looking at the screen. Such a stand-out artist.
After some time listening to Remarkably Human, I've put on Atomic Mind as family supper music. My daughter, 15 years old who enjoys heavy music, after few minutes of listening, said: is this the Johnston guy? So, good sir, if this was Your life dream, You've achieved it :) Godspeed
1 0 Atomic Mind 2 4:30 Ghost of the Robot Graveyards 3 9:52 Last Deals of Dead Men 4 16:12 Silver Tongued Devil 5 24:28 Out of the Wasteland 6 28:00 Wonderful Madness 7 33:08 Ultra-Force 8 37:56 Scoundrel’s Lounge 9 44:26 Lost in a Dream 10 48:35 My Final Days on a Doomed Planet some truly great music - I was always a Joe Satriani fan and now a Johnston fan as well!!
Some of the sweetest blues licks I've ever heard around 42:00 I thought I was going to cry but it was just the onions. well on your way to greatness Nick.
I absolutely adore Nick's playing! A rare and unique talent for sure! Can't stop listening. As a matter of fact I will not stop listening. Thank you Mr. Johnston!
Every day many people force me again and again to lose faith in humanity, many people are dedicated only to take advantage of others, many people are determined to continue destroying the world, many others live completely focused on themselves and In the material world full of glamor, unfortunately very few inspire other people, despite all the above, your Nick, this record, your way of sharing and your disinterest in worldly things, make me regain faith in humanity. Thank you for your music, I am absolutely sure that it comes out of your heart, so it is heard, brilliant!
You are amazing man. Thanks for giving this out for free for people to listen to. I've been a student up till now. Cant wait for my first salary just so that I can buy your music and support artists like you!!!
Atomic Mind has blown my mind! Very few guitar instrumentalists can make an album that is more than repetitive shred (which becomes boring). Your stuff is easily in the league of the greats, great tasty licks, very inventive chord textures and changes, and melody! Songs that truly sing.
From the first time I heard Nick, I thought that, somehow, he knew the Aristocrats. But to have worked with them....wow I love all things Nick Johnston Thank you for your contribution to modern day music. You and Guthrie are, for me, the top two, today ! Cheers ^_^
It was hard to write this comment. Had to do it with one hand since my other one was holding my jaw from hitting the floor. RAW TALENT!!! Love the groove man!
damn dude Last Deals of Dead men gives me the feels. well done on a fantastic album. as a fledgling guitar player it is people like you that keep me from giving up :)
I found you because I clicked on Remarkably Human after it popped up in my recommended from Petrucci's solo album Suspended Animation. You rock Nick, got some great records. I am now a fan. From one aspiring musician to an actual professional musician, keep rockin
Hey Nick, que gran trabajo, no te conocia, ahora te escucho y haces que tu guitarra sea un poema que nunca se cansa uno de recitar. Alberto from Barranquilla, Colombia.
I love this album! You are a super expressive guitarist, without doubt the best guitarists that this century gave! I send you my regards and my admiration from Argentina, you are an influence for me as a guitarist !!
amazing! great compositions and super solos. lovely combination of electric and acoustic guitars. Hope to see you someday in Poland, Warsaw :) best wishes
Instrumental of the year! Ladies and gentemen, Mr. Nick Johnston. You're one of my biggest inspirations, I jam with this all the time. Congragulations. Greetings from México.
I haven't been able to choose a favourite from the last two albums Nick's done, I'm very confident I won't be able to from this one either. Such an incredible album!
what a PERFECT album! i've been looking for something like this for years. on those songs there are much more than simple notes, a lot of GOOD MUSIC, feeling and clarity! and of course, the cherry of the cake is the participation of the boss Guthrie Govan!! Cheers from BRAZIL !!!
Man, I´m completely happy because I just found good music again! I´m listening to your cd and watching your videos again, again and again! What a great musician you are, I can´t believe! Your tone, your technique, you rock man! Please, keep rocking until the end of time! Cheers from Brazil!
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You can grab the backing tracks for this record here - nickjohnstonmusic.com/backing-tracks
Thank you all so much for the support!!
Dude, track number 2 of this album is utter genius. So glad I found you!
this album is a LEGEND for me......Thanks a lot Nick for this MASTERPIECE
Thank you master
bit stoned coupleof,sat yeah keep the musik
Nick Johnston hola! 😎
Thank you all for the lovely words! Please enjoy the album!
awesome. There's a new backdrop for your channel.
Love it! Musical & emotional fulfillment i got by this album, great work! Thank you for sharing here!
+Nick Johnston Hi Nick, I first saw you on a Chappers video at namm and then found this. Congrats it's rather phenomenal and wonderful...Am a huge fan now thx and God bless!
+Nick Johnston amazing LP! you're an inspiring musician! Hope to see you at the Clinic in Rome this april!
wow pink floyd concept
Hey guys - you can also get the complete guitar transcription for this album (PDF and Guitar Pro files included :) ) - nickjohnstonmusic.com/tablature
Thanks for the support!
Nick Johnston Please do a Playthrough for Ultra Force! Its too good
+Nick Johnston Still bought on itunes :). Man, you've got to make a video playing Ultraforce!!!
I suggest to release a backing track album. Many players might need it.
Jesus ... ''Last deals of dead men''.....STRAIGHT FROM THE SOUL BROTHER...GOD BLESS YOU MAN!
I second that backing track
DUDE, I never felt such a strong connection to a musician's style such as I do to yours, seriously, I listened to Remarkably Human by chance and loved it, and now this simply blew my mind. You're incredible Nick, best wishes.
The last two full albums were just what i needed. First paycheck from a new job and i'm paying for them.
thanks to keith merrow now I know this awsome musician :X B| can't stop listening to atomic mind
ilia tevzadze Welcome!
ilia tevzadze Me too! :)
keith merrow brought me here too. and now my dad is a huge fan lol
I think this album tells a story of a man that's not particularly good not bad. He does bad things, and he does good things. He hangs out with bad people, he helps good people. And the whole time, he's trying to figure out who he really is, and which side he's really on. But in the end, he just knows he's himself, and that's good enough for him.
Mild Menace when you're high af xD
Atomic mind, baby.. :D
My story exactly
I think any music that can evoke such imagery in one's mind is a success. Very cool.
Isn't that basically the story of every single man who ever lived?
Nick Johnston feat. The Aristocrats
I just discovered this guy and feel like I have been living under a rock because of it. Incredible guitar player and musician in general.
Ghost of the Robot Graveyard is so catchy!
I love your songwriting nick, you can tell you are playing from the heart, definitely some of the most soulful and emotional shredding I have come across. Keep up the great work man!
Atomic Mind really feels like something Opeth would write I really dig the vibe.
I got the same feeling as well!
My new favorite guitarist 🎸
you, Steven Wilson and Guthrie Govan are my favorites
Whenever I come back to this album it makes me smile, like a lot of guitarists out there I listen to heaps of instrumental albums, and this one stands out to me melodically. Just awesome Nick!
Thank you, what a treat just seen your interview with Captain Lee and came over for a listen. I love your sympathy for what you are playing, I'm new to guitar but was a professional musician for over 15 years and I am inspired by what you play. Again, thank you.
+Martin Newsmen Thanks, Martin!
+Martin Newsome I agree 100%, it was a great interview, Nick you're a well spoken guy an inspirational guitar player like Martin said, it was a pleasure to have watched.
Martin Newsome go see him on tour with plini & david maxim micic! theyre coming soon!!
"Last Deals Of Dead Men" I guess i never heard a song who's making me travel so far, you are a real source of inspiration for me tho... Keep on rockin' !! I love your album
that was my fav song, i kept singing that melody for weeks and it comes out every-time i pick up the guitar instinctively
Silver Tongued Devil: Nick Johnston meets The Aristocrats! Just spectacular.
Idk why but Atomic Mind reminds me so much of Opeth haha, especially the first minute. Great album though dude!
:D
I concur.
This is kinda weird but every time I hear the word 'concur', I think of the simpsons episode where Carl has his word-of-the-day calendar and it says concur haha
David Faure
haha were you thinking 'the drapery falls'?
Nick reminds me of Marty
Its so hard to find speedy and articulate guitar players that are also approachable. Kudos to you bossman, you're a rare breed.
a friend turned me on to Atomic Mind and now it is almost all I can listen too. Wonderful guitarist.
I hate social media and all that shit. The only reason why I love it is because you can find phenomenal music without even looking for it
Last Deals Of Dead Men - definitely one of the most beautiful and cozy guitar instrumentals ever to be made!
this goes to show that technique is shit without musicianship, and this guy worked hard on the later without forgetting a formidable technique. People are comparing this to Guthrie but sounds to me like a much improved version of Marty Friedman . I like Marty but to each its own :). A well captured sound. Exellent Nick! !!!
+D Ishmael I agree with him being an improved Marty Friedman. Stylistically I think he's much closer to Marty then Guthrie.
nick is top notch. his hands have so much feels
i agree, guthrie is on another level though Imo
"guthrie is on another level though"
No, Guthrie is just a different style. I find Nick's music much more listener friendly. In ever gets to that weird I'm showing off, just to show off level. While there's a fair bit of Shred, the music is not all about the guitar. There are some beautiful songs that are only so amazing because Everything works together so well and is so well written. Some of them you could even leave out the guitar and it would still sound great. This is what's missing in so much of the instrumental music today, and which is why I was immediately hooked on Nick's albums.
I'm with you, friend!
How it's possible..57 dislike. this is not a Trump video or car death compilation. it's just relaxing and enjoyable music. No words..
Such an amazing album.
Last Deals of Dead Men gives me goosebumps every time and by the end of it tears are always forming.
Something very emotional about that song that hits me very hard.
ghost of the robot grave yard..i love it
For me honestly album of the year !
Definitely one of the best albums I've ever heard..absolutely amazing !! Flawless technique, stunning melodic solos and...a little Govanish touch, couldn't ask for more !! Thank you for this ear candy Nick !!!
Atomic Mind reminds me of the Opeth´s song 'Harvest'
yes u are right. but harvest more faster
this is a fantastic piece of music! Well done, Nick!
Having never heard this album before, I could tell it was Nick Johnston by the first listen as it popped in my RUclips playlist, without looking at the screen. Such a stand-out artist.
Fell in love with 'Ghost Of The Robot Graveyard'... Such cool playful melody and amazing soloing!! Really superb
Lovely, wonderful melodies. I also like how Marco and Bryan collaborate in a way that makes the songs get more lively.
Bryan Beller sent me here, so glad he did. This is a beautiful body of work, can't even pick a favourite. Good on you.
outstanding album rusty colly brought me here......hidden artist..full of melody
Ghost of the robot graveyard reminds me pink panter theme, cool
right? its very kool i love it too, very light hearted and animated!
Whenever I listen to them , I get lost into an another world , where words fail and only music speaks 💜🎸
Bought both album and Translation of 'Atomic mind', i like your style a lot, you rock !
around 20-24mn ... my god ! this duet with Guthrie is so beautifull .. in loop in my head .
After some time listening to Remarkably Human, I've put on Atomic Mind as family supper music. My daughter, 15 years old who enjoys heavy music, after few minutes of listening, said: is this the Johnston guy?
So, good sir, if this was Your life dream, You've achieved it :)
Godspeed
Haha that’s funny! Thanks for the kind words
Super cet album !!
Respect from France
Totalement d'accord avec toi!
1 0 Atomic Mind
2 4:30 Ghost of the Robot Graveyards
3 9:52 Last Deals of Dead Men
4 16:12 Silver Tongued Devil
5 24:28 Out of the Wasteland
6 28:00 Wonderful Madness
7 33:08 Ultra-Force
8 37:56 Scoundrel’s Lounge
9 44:26 Lost in a Dream
10 48:35 My Final Days on a Doomed Planet
some truly great music - I was always a Joe Satriani fan and now a Johnston fan as well!!
the more I listen to this the better it gets
Some of the sweetest blues licks I've ever heard around 42:00
I thought I was going to cry but it was just the onions.
well on your way to greatness Nick.
amazing album. imho the best instrumental i've heard... and i've been listening since the early 90's...
I absolutely adore Nick's playing! A rare and unique talent for sure! Can't stop listening. As a matter of fact I will not stop listening. Thank you Mr. Johnston!
Every day many people force me again and again to lose faith in humanity, many people are dedicated only to take advantage of others, many people are determined to continue destroying the world, many others live completely focused on themselves and In the material world full of glamor, unfortunately very few inspire other people, despite all the above, your Nick, this record, your way of sharing and your disinterest in worldly things, make me regain faith in humanity.
Thank you for your music, I am absolutely sure that it comes out of your heart, so it is heard, brilliant!
i am going to buy this FREAKING ALBUM NOW!~
words can't describe how freaking good this is!
PS: i use the antiquities too ;)
My God there is not 1 Bad song on this record. I think this is going to be the first MP 3 Album i will ever buy on amazon.
ghost of the robot graveyard is flippin amazing!!!
This definitely sounds Johnston-Like. The best of the Johnstons.
Very unique sound, Nick. Can't get enough of it. Especially your 'Remarkably Human' album...
You are amazing man. Thanks for giving this out for free for people to listen to. I've been a student up till now. Cant wait for my first salary just so that I can buy your music and support artists like you!!!
The opening of My Final Days On A Doomed Planet screams James Bond at me, LOVE IT!
Great album, beautiful melodies.greetings from Greece!!
Atomic Mind has blown my mind! Very few guitar instrumentalists can make an album that is more than repetitive shred (which becomes boring). Your stuff is easily in the league of the greats, great tasty licks, very inventive chord textures and changes, and melody! Songs that truly sing.
fenomen
very good
fantastic music
From the first time I heard Nick, I thought that, somehow, he knew the Aristocrats. But to have worked with them....wow
I love all things Nick Johnston
Thank you for your contribution to modern day music. You and Guthrie are, for me, the top two, today !
Cheers ^_^
It was hard to write this comment. Had to do it with one hand since my other one was holding my jaw from hitting the floor. RAW TALENT!!! Love the groove man!
Crazy good! Man, you shall be way more global! Your music is literally the background of my days sometimes.
damn dude Last Deals of Dead men gives me the feels. well done on a fantastic album. as a fledgling guitar player it is people like you that keep me from giving up :)
I found you because I clicked on Remarkably Human after it popped up in my recommended from Petrucci's solo album Suspended Animation. You rock Nick, got some great records. I am now a fan. From one aspiring musician to an actual professional musician, keep rockin
Hard to decide what do I love most... the songs or their names :)
This is amazing. No idea why there is only 167k views and only 2400 likes.
Here from patdavidmusic and he’s right, this really is incredible music. Tells a story, such skill and talent ❤️
so much musicality, so melodic!
great! i'm listening it over nd over again :)
fantastic !
How beaultiful is the first music "Atomic Mind". I listen to it every day.
very good album.great music .thancks
Hey Nick, que gran trabajo, no te conocia, ahora te escucho y haces que tu guitarra sea un poema que nunca se cansa uno de recitar.
Alberto from Barranquilla, Colombia.
This is, unapologetically, undeniably, unbelievably AMAZING!!!
Far out this album blew my mind the first time i heard it, and its blown my mind every time since then.
Most appropriate word to describe this album - Colorful!
Silver-tongued devil with Guthrie - RAD! (Yeah, I'm old...so what of it?) Really enjoying Scoundrel's Lounge at the moment.
Great music Mr. Johnston!
Congratulations Nick Johnston for the excellent work instrumental guitar ...
Do not ever stop Brother ...
Big hug ! snake from Brazil !!!
I am surprised how clean his tone is to chop on me. Cheers!!!
This is awesome! One of the best solo guitar albums i have heard in a long long time! Kudo's to the producer as well for capturing it so well!
Wow, scoundrel's lounge is incredible. Along with the rest of the album, but I'm really digging that one
Each album just gets better and BETTER Nick.....!!!! Awesome work Brother.... Do you have the 11x17 artwork / CD package for this one yet?
Yes buddy! It's available here : nickjohnstonmusic.com/
I love this album! You are a super expressive guitarist, without doubt the best guitarists that this century gave! I send you my regards and my admiration from Argentina, you are an influence for me as a guitarist !!
A tasteful album with a nice track contribution (and jam) by Guthrie Govan!
Ok, when I read "Marco Minnemann... Bryan Beller" I was like "now I understand why the whole thing is badass.".
Haha they are amazing!!
Thanks for the music Mr. Johnston! I hope we will be able to see you live sometime in Greece.
i hope that too!!
amazing! great compositions and super solos. lovely combination of electric and acoustic guitars. Hope to see you someday in Poland, Warsaw :) best wishes
Great CD! The opening song is unbeatable.
Instrumental of the year!
Ladies and gentemen, Mr. Nick Johnston.
You're one of my biggest inspirations, I jam with this all the time.
Congragulations.
Greetings from México.
An absolute breath of fresh air. Amazing musician
Track no 4 absolutely blew my mind, some of the best playing i have ever heard.
Guthrie Govan absolutely shreds with Nick,best playing for sure
Excellent! - First thing that comes to mind, Thank you so much for sharing your musical creations Nick - You are an Inspiration Nick!
Magnificently simple, magically fantastic.
I haven't been able to choose a favourite from the last two albums Nick's done, I'm very confident I won't be able to from this one either. Such an incredible album!
Nick Johnston, you are incredible. No words can express how beautiful your music is. Cheers and keep on rocking :)
39.05 sweetest bluesy line ever
Like Hank Marvin on Angel Dust! Consummmate Chordophonic Chappy!
Just LOVe your work Nick.
what a PERFECT album! i've been looking for something like this for years. on those songs there are much more than simple notes, a lot of GOOD MUSIC, feeling and clarity! and of course, the cherry of the cake is the participation of the boss Guthrie Govan!! Cheers from BRAZIL !!!
wish there was a love button, like isnt strong enough to describe this album
Just clicked to find this. I am not disappointed in the least. This is awesome work and I'm in love with the acoustic work at the start of the album
Man, I´m completely happy because I just found good music again! I´m listening to your cd and watching your videos again, again and again! What a great musician you are, I can´t believe! Your tone, your technique, you rock man! Please, keep rocking until the end of time! Cheers from Brazil!