Javier's writing is beautiful and how he incorporates that latin flair mixed with a jazzy sensibility is just amazing. He has definitely carved his name in the guitar world!!
More like 8 string with banjo pegs on all 8 with pitch keys and with Floyd Rose on acoustic , fanned fret as hell because girls love it 😂😂😂 excited as hell sasha❤️
I recommend starting with a 7. 8 is off putting especially if you're not familiar with bass or slapping/thumping techniques. If you're musically trained in theory it's SO off putting at first. But I played a Schecter 7 string for a while and now I can just barely utilize 8 strings in the proper way. Like in a way I feel utilizes the full intervallic range
@@ekbilli5074 Oh, really? Didn't know man. If you're a pro, sorry Alex! I won't delete the comment because being humbled is important sometimes. Edit:obviously I mean me being the one being humbled lol.
Was in the ICU for 9 days very recently. This song was on loop as I looked at the walls and lost all concept of who/where I was. Thanks Javi. I still use yr signature dimarzios
Most of the time I dig the Mestis stuff more than AAL. Javier has so much soul in his playing. Incredibly technically proficient but it has so much feeling. Tosin is an amazing musician as well I just feel like Javier deserves so much more credit. His heart is in his music and it shows.
Best song I've heard in a long time. It's not only sounding very good, it also looks visually beautiful when you play it. I am giving you a lot of credit for the 8 strings legacy. You are a Hall of Famer Mr. Javier Reyes.
If Javier wasn't an incredible guitarist and musician, he wouldn't be rhythm guitarist of one the most forward thinking progressive metal acts of our generation. Really amazing arrangement here ❤
Absolutely beautiful love his range dude does amazing in everything I have seen and I love this piece too it definitely shows alot more elements of his classical style form and its just a great composition.
Honestly, I was asked once what I would have as a custom guitar. Word for word, It was a yellow strat styled 8 string with dimarzio sss config. Not sure about the floyd, but if they ever release this with a hardtail I am damn sure getting one day one 👍
Definitely worth checking out Aviator Guitars if you’re interested in a custom 8 string build like that. I haven’t placed an order for one because of my job not paying that much, but the people I’ve met that own one have nothing but great things to say about the brand as a whole!
About damn time Javier gets to shine for his overshadowed outstanding talent in his own project calling the shots. This showcase and makes it clearer that AAL is not just Tosin Abasi because, if we still go down the rabbit hole and land on Matt, well...then you are in for the hardest most passionate intricate technical out of this world drum player in the world!! About time I say it again!!
I'm just gonna say it; I prefer Reyes' style over Abasi. I know everybody is gaga over Abasi, but this dude has such a great balance of flow, style, tone, and technicaloty.
I like his style more because of the classical style he has. Funny thing is tosin actually picked up extended range guitar because Javier had a Ibanez jem 7 string when they were hanging together.
Absolutely masterful. Love Javier, and definitely love all his solos mestis stuff. But seeing him play these songs just him and his guitar is just incredible.
Everything about this song is perfect. One of the best compositions I've heard in this genre. And yes, I really want that guitar. An 8 string strat with a floyd rose and single coils isn't something that should make sense... and yet it does, and it sounds beautiful in the hands of this virtuoso.
Javier is a guitar god. Dedication and art pour from each note played. 2020 has at least the great taste to give us this. Well done Javier, thank you for your uplifting music.
What? Lol. Jazz incorporates many more changes throughout the piece and at least some improvisation. This is more akin to the lick oriented nature of blues and maybe some classical in there in there since classical doesnt place much emphasis on improv but rather to repeatedly play complex pieces.
Thank you Javier for simply keeping at it after all these years with Mestis, of course also with nonetheless AAL..! You have always been an inspiration for me as a guitar player. Especially this week, I surely needed that song playthrough. Just catched it on youtube , thank you for all. ✌️
This song bring my a very peaceful. Congratiolations! I am a mathematical engineering student and I am very calm, focused and inspired listening to your music. Abasi, Javier and Matt. And I really like his parallel work with Mestis Javier Reyes, as with Tosin. T.R.A.M. because it is a very good project, I listened a lot when I launched the project years ago. Tell him to continue!
Its a shame that tosin gets so much more recognition because of his techniques and thumping but javier is JUST as good as tosin and some people over look him
i always feel everybody says that he Javier or Matt are underrated but all the AAL fans that i know (not many but still a good number) all know that everybody in that group is a huge musician with massive abilities and creativity
Amazing! Inspiring and flawless technique, great melodies which are beautifully arranged... those motifs are to die for! Great looking and souding guitar. Love the vibe!
AAL lost me a long time ago due to the never ending bass techniques and SV/JS style solos, but ive always felt like Javier was the more melodic of the two. Excited about this project for sure. Well done dude! pure melody
That Guitar is everything I hate about electric guitars.....it’s a strat, it’s gold, it’s got a Floyd rose,it’s got single coils,it’s 8 string......yet I really want one.....ha.
I like how it doesn't have many notes though after all the melody stuff and the groove it comes in with a nice melodic lead bit. Such a nice song with a nice tone. I think The Animals as Leaders guys have really released some good, different than just djent 8 string stuff. I do like some djent sometimes though. It can be hard for some to make a more melodic solo, but sometimes I think melodic playing is just what my brain needs which Is why I practice some melodic lead stuff is what my guitar and sometimes having build ups in some songs is good too. I do like many genres of music.
He vibratos like five strings so effortlessly. Such an easy, yet complex listen. No surprise from the dude whos the 2nd player for a legend though haha.
An 8 string Floyd is the perfect way to confuse and abuse his tech Beautiful guitar and I’d love to play it, but gods help the man who has to set it up
I have an 8 string baritone with a Floyd Rose tremelo. It's literally no more difficult to restring than putting two more strings on. Once you set it up it pretty much stays intonated with no need for adjustments. That said, the floyd itself is....leaves a bit for wanting. You can't really dive bomb or make aggressive tremelo pulls. Kahler's actually feel way better, to me in general, but especially on an 8 string.
@@Glumurphonel_64 I have a floyd on a seven string... I can't imagine more strings would make it any harder to set up. It's the same process as 6. I agree the pushing and pulling is way softer the more tension you put on- An 8 would make for very subtle vibrato I'd think. Sounds tasty
That snapper is gorgeous! They’re my favourite guitar model in the world and gave always wanted one. It looks like it was hugely inspired by Takayoshi Ohmura’s model!
this guys is good he should join a band
XDD
Did you write this bro?
i think he is in metallica
I guess the band should join him bro
He kinda looks like the other guitarist from Animals As Leaders. 😉
I love Javier's musicality. He plays with such feel and melody.
Him vibin while playing it makes it even better
Diggin it
For real. He is CRIMINALLY underrated! I love how you can hear just how much of his influence is in AAL!
Javier's writing is beautiful and how he incorporates that latin flair mixed with a jazzy sensibility is just amazing. He has definitely carved his name in the guitar world!!
An 8 String single coil floyd guitar is the perfect way to confuse every customer :D
It's how you get the chimes and the thunks...
No one single coil would believe it!!
@@russellzauner and djents all in one versatile guitar 😆🤘🎸
No way just plus 2 besides that’s why he has double fret markers lol
WANT
Music like that definitely inspires to pick up that 8-string guitar and compose 🎸
What a masterpiece!
More like 8 string with banjo pegs on all 8 with pitch keys and with Floyd Rose on acoustic , fanned fret as hell because girls love it 😂😂😂 excited as hell sasha❤️
I recommend starting with a 7. 8 is off putting especially if you're not familiar with bass or slapping/thumping techniques. If you're musically trained in theory it's SO off putting at first. But I played a Schecter 7 string for a while and now I can just barely utilize 8 strings in the proper way. Like in a way I feel utilizes the full intervallic range
@@GG256_ bro , he's Alexandr Misko , check him out , not any guitarist
@@ekbilli5074 Oh, really? Didn't know man. If you're a pro, sorry Alex! I won't delete the comment because being humbled is important sometimes.
Edit:obviously I mean me being the one being humbled lol.
@@GG256_ yes bro , he was acoustic guitarist of the year 2018
This melody is a genuine treasure for the human ear.
That is the classiest 8 string in existence, bar none.
And Javier plays it like it's the classiest 8 string in existence, bar none.
It's gonna look great next to The Pink Monster.
ESP is CRUSHING extended range strats...OOF_SIZE=L
russell zauner he’s had this guitar for years, I’m pretty sure it’s a one-off made just for him
Only surpassed by his 8 string classical Ortega.
He has a whammy bar how could you miss it?
one of the most underrated guitarists on this planet (period).
I remember taking a Guitar Masterclass with Javier en Plini. One of the coolest days of my life!
An 8 string strat. Today's been a good day.
With a floyd*
I saw him play one of these guitars live. The Brain Dance/Physical Education if I remember correctly. This was last year.
It is not a strat. It might have a strat body but that's it
@@anthonyjones3835 If it has a strat body, its a strat.
@@leftyguitarjoe lol
Was in the ICU for 9 days very recently. This song was on loop as I looked at the walls and lost all concept of who/where I was. Thanks Javi. I still use yr signature dimarzios
Wow I hope you feel better
I'm trying to figure out if I'm more impressed by his song writing or his barber's skill
This has gotta be the sexiest 8-string composition on the planet.
Agreed. Nothing else in its class, like… at all. Haha 🍻
Most of the time I dig the Mestis stuff more than AAL. Javier has so much soul in his playing. Incredibly technically proficient but it has so much feeling. Tosin is an amazing musician as well I just feel like Javier deserves so much more credit. His heart is in his music and it shows.
Same here. Specially this last AAL.
Blasphemy
I love Javier. Show this man some love. Let's pump up the views and likes.
Buy the album
@@thesmellycatjazz oh, I already did😎👍lol
Such a chill song, can imagine a summer day with a breeze through the trees, love it
my favorite guitarist of all time, his musical sens just touch me everytime.
Thia made me cry. Absolutely beautiful. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Well... after more than 1 year, this is still my daily soul food. Thank you, Mr. Reyes.
Best song I've heard in a long time. It's not only sounding very good, it also looks visually beautiful when you play it. I am giving you a lot of credit for the 8 strings legacy. You are a Hall of Famer Mr. Javier Reyes.
you can see his amazing taste for art not only in his music but also in his guitars
This sooooong. Just blows me away everytime, definitely a top contender for the bubble bath playlist.
The music is incredible, the faces are how I walk into work and look throughout my day at work.
Super feliz em saber que Javier é Sulamericano e é um monstro da guitarra!!!
Hell yeah dude. I hope the Mestis projecr stays around for a while. This has so much groove and feel.
Nice to see age isn't a factor in enjoying good music. The pressure to hit it big in your early 20's is real.
Beautiful composition. Absurdly good playing. Virtuosity is rare, yet here it is.
If Javier wasn't an incredible guitarist and musician, he wouldn't be rhythm guitarist of one the most forward thinking progressive metal acts of our generation. Really amazing arrangement here ❤
Absolutely beautiful love his range dude does amazing in everything I have seen and I love this piece too it definitely shows alot more elements of his classical style form and its just a great composition.
Now that’s my definition of what a genuine guitarist is and that’s what i strive to be.
Javier's stankface at 2:45 is so very justified, such a gorgeous solo. He really deserves more recognition.
this a man who has truly mastered his instrument, as well as composition. what a legend!
Honestly, I was asked once what I would have as a custom guitar.
Word for word, It was a yellow strat styled 8 string with dimarzio sss config.
Not sure about the floyd, but if they ever release this with a hardtail I am damn sure getting one day one 👍
That guitar's a custom order, not a production model :(
Definitely worth checking out Aviator Guitars if you’re interested in a custom 8 string build like that. I haven’t placed an order for one because of my job not paying that much, but the people I’ve met that own one have nothing but great things to say about the brand as a whole!
About damn time Javier gets to shine for his overshadowed outstanding talent in his own project calling the shots. This showcase and makes it clearer that AAL is not just Tosin Abasi because, if we still go down the rabbit hole and land on Matt, well...then you are in for the hardest most passionate intricate technical out of this world drum player in the world!! About time I say it again!!
This should be his signature guitar. I’d totally buy it.
I'm just gonna say it; I prefer Reyes' style over Abasi. I know everybody is gaga over Abasi, but this dude has such a great balance of flow, style, tone, and technicaloty.
Flow is a great word for it. Sweet grooves, amazing feel, and technical mastery all together in on humble package.
I like his style more because of the classical style he has. Funny thing is tosin actually picked up extended range guitar because Javier had a Ibanez jem 7 string when they were hanging together.
I agree
They complement each other so well in the band.
Ditto.
Absolutely masterful. Love Javier, and definitely love all his solos mestis stuff. But seeing him play these songs just him and his guitar is just incredible.
saw them live and this was my favorite song of the set hands down. the main riff always gives me chills
Last show my band played was with Mestis before the damn shutdown. Great show, pleasure to open up for them
Everything about this song is perfect. One of the best compositions I've heard in this genre.
And yes, I really want that guitar. An 8 string strat with a floyd rose and single coils isn't something that should make sense... and yet it does, and it sounds beautiful in the hands of this virtuoso.
The guitar is just so tasteful..classic yet modern 😍😍😍😍
this is the classiest thing i've heard and seen this year
I think this is on of the greatest songs ever made
Agree, the amount of feels on that final solo is simply astonishing. I love this track. Always loved it since Day-1. :)
This guy is both an absolute beast, and a machine
this has literally shook my soul. Sublime
Excellent comme toujours avant-gardiste l'harmonisation et les arrangements de se morceau son sublime
Love Javiers playing, technical without compromising feel.
so good... flawless and soulful live performer too. I'm big time Javier fan
Why tf doesn’t this dude get more attention? All I see and hear is all Tosin. Not complaining it’s just truth.
Yup you're right
Both of them should get equal attention
The majority of Tosin's hype is because his technique and I'm not saying hype as a bad thing... I love that dude..
Actually Javier doesn't prefer to be in the lime light which is why everyone is bonkers for Tosin......In reality Javier is as good as Tosin......
Javier is a guitar god. Dedication and art pour from each note played. 2020 has at least the great taste to give us this. Well done Javier, thank you for your uplifting music.
This isn't progressive metal anymore, it's just jazz... And I love it
Progressive Jazz i guess
Progressive Djazz i guess
Djazz
It’s not Jazz. Not even close. Spoken like a true metal dude.
What? Lol. Jazz incorporates many more changes throughout the piece and at least some improvisation. This is more akin to the lick oriented nature of blues and maybe some classical in there in there since classical doesnt place much emphasis on improv but rather to repeatedly play complex pieces.
The groove is so strong!
He's the UNDERRATED part of animals as leaders.
*underappreciated 😉
Best song on that album... glad to see a clean video recording of him playing it live
Thank you Javier for simply keeping at it after all these years with Mestis, of course also with nonetheless AAL..!
You have always been an inspiration for me as a guitar player. Especially this week, I surely needed that song playthrough. Just catched it on youtube , thank you for all. ✌️
This song bring my a very peaceful. Congratiolations!
I am a mathematical engineering student and I am very calm, focused and inspired listening to your music. Abasi, Javier and Matt.
And I really like his parallel work with Mestis Javier Reyes, as with Tosin. T.R.A.M. because it is a very good project, I listened a lot when I launched the project years ago. Tell him to continue!
Even as a standalone musician, Javier is seriously impressive
I found this piece of art and it has found me. Magic. Simple as that.
Its a shame that tosin gets so much more recognition because of his techniques and thumping but javier is JUST as good as tosin and some people over look him
Is beca use he is vlack
i always feel everybody says that he Javier or Matt are underrated but all the AAL fans that i know (not many but still a good number) all know that everybody in that group is a huge musician with massive abilities and creativity
that guitar sounds exactly how it looks, and the playing man, flawless
Amazing! Inspiring and flawless technique, great melodies which are beautifully arranged... those motifs are to die for! Great looking and souding guitar. Love the vibe!
I am happy I knew Animals As Leaders. Anything good that branches out from a superb band that you know is always an awesome thing..
AAL lost me a long time ago due to the never ending bass techniques and SV/JS style solos, but ive always felt like Javier was the more melodic of the two. Excited about this project for sure. Well done dude! pure melody
This is so amazing
Whoever has to set up that guitar should always get paid time and a half.
Pretty sure he does it
At least 1.3 x going rate.
I think Javier sets up his own guitars, even on tour.
@@realblakrawb you beat me to it you little whippersnapper
@@anthonyjones3835 he salid in a recent interview that he has a a guitar tech that does all for him hehe
That’s an amazing ESP! Been playing ESP now for 10 years, was a Charvel/Jackson player, ESP just maintained the vibe Charvel used to have
So much emotion packed into one song
Such a harsh, modern and pleasing sound.
Intriguing tones
Cosmic Papi rules!!!
00:30 - " bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things"
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Such a beautiful piece! Honestly I liked this more than his whole latest album.
That Guitar is everything I hate about electric guitars.....it’s a strat, it’s gold, it’s got a Floyd rose,it’s got single coils,it’s 8 string......yet I really want one.....ha.
Strats and single coils are one of the best sounds you can get.
@@d24isDURIAN not for the music I play they’re not.
And I'm sitting over here in existential shock they put everything I love together, never thought I'd see it
And it’s a ESP not a LTD ;)
But for real tho. Is that a Kahler or is someone else manufacturing those bad bananas now?
listening to mestis songs is already cool. but watching javier play them is next level
How is he so good at creating catchy licks
What a great song. The solo is so well written, it has things to tell.
the little soloey grooves he plays are unreal
Underappreciated group. These guys are ultra-groovy.
Although 11k likes says otherwise. Nice!
"Media Noche" is my favorite Cuban sandwich
I saw the titled and listened and now i am hungry for a Media Noche.... can't wait till the next time I get to make mine.
@@MaddesG1 HAHAHAHA,next time I eat one I'm going to listen to this as I do so,like it's the soundtrack to my meal
@@PotionDranks same
In Mexico a media noche is the bread you use to make a hot dog.
😕
@@MickZarco Yeah that same sweet bread is used for the Cuban sandwich.
One of the most delicious pieces I've heard in a while. Thank you, Javier!
Probably one of the best guitarists since Joe Pass.
Reyes your hands for Javier
Beautiful.
That solo does so much with very few notes.
I like how it doesn't have many notes though after all the melody stuff and the groove it comes in with a nice melodic lead bit. Such a nice song with a nice tone. I think The Animals as Leaders guys have really released some good, different than just djent 8 string stuff. I do like some djent sometimes though. It can be hard for some to make a more melodic solo, but sometimes I think melodic playing is just what my brain needs which Is why I practice some melodic lead stuff is what my guitar and sometimes having build ups in some songs is good too. I do like many genres of music.
What is djent!!? Lmao
@@anthonyjones3835 0010
Exctly my thoughts
You know what is strat.
You know what is a super strat.
Now, you know what is a monster strat.
Jesus christ thats SOOOO fuckin painful to read m8, try the fuck again.
A thing of beauty for my ears to adore, thank you.
He vibratos like five strings so effortlessly. Such an easy, yet complex listen. No surprise from the dude whos the 2nd player for a legend though haha.
beautiful! beautiful! A yearning unfolding...
He sometimes gets overlooked because of Tosin, but he is every bit as creative and talented imo.
when I was kid.. I always want an YJM Strat.. now I want a strat like yours Mr Javier..
It's fascinating how he plays an 8 string even without a pick! exactly how u play an acoustic
Such a great guitarist. Plays with class and taste
An 8 string Floyd is the perfect way to confuse and abuse his tech
Beautiful guitar and I’d love to play it, but gods help the man who has to set it up
I have an 8 string baritone with a Floyd Rose tremelo. It's literally no more difficult to restring than putting two more strings on. Once you set it up it pretty much stays intonated with no need for adjustments. That said, the floyd itself is....leaves a bit for wanting. You can't really dive bomb or make aggressive tremelo pulls. Kahler's actually feel way better, to me in general, but especially on an 8 string.
@@Glumurphonel_64 I have a floyd on a seven string... I can't imagine more strings would make it any harder to set up. It's the same process as 6. I agree the pushing and pulling is way softer the more tension you put on- An 8 would make for very subtle vibrato I'd think. Sounds tasty
So much talent. I love your stuff Javier.
Quien podría darle dislike a esto, es buenísimo
Absolute style master. Such a great example of knowing how to play only enough for the song.
So much Swag!! Love this!!
That snapper is gorgeous! They’re my favourite guitar model in the world and gave always wanted one. It looks like it was hugely inspired by Takayoshi Ohmura’s model!
sent here from kitbogas stream hello anyone else too! nice music
His playing is promessing he will have a bright future if he follows the músic path
Javier Reyes y Jose Macario Colaboren y hagan un favor a la musica...
Such a beautiful piece of music.