I seriously think that Avatar is one of the most unterrated bands, not just from a songwriting/conceptual perspective, but also their pure musicial talent. A lot of their riffs are reeeaaally difficult and when they're playing live, they'll always add some small details to it like little harmonics, hammer-ons/pull-ofs and all that stuff, to make it even more interesting: For example that little notes that Tim plays around 1:16 aren't included in the studio version, they are just improvised. And unlike some other bands, who just shred and alternate pick with heavy distortion, they also have beautiful clean guitar parts, that really show their talent. And obviously Johannes has an incredibly powerful and versatile voice. His voice range is great and I don't know many vocalists who are that good at both clean voice and shouts/growling.
Tim has said on many occasions that some of the music Jonas comes up with takes a tremendous amount of practice due to technique. Two incredible artists
Zero Gray, You can't expect to go pick up a guitar and start playing. It takes hours per day. Every day of hard work. I have been playing electric and acoustic 5 years now and still can't get that F chord. That's why they call if the F. chord. It's to Fricking hard to play. Just keep practicing dude. My fingers had blisters on the top and hurt all the time too. After that, they will calloused. Just be patient and don't give up. Butterfly9
I've been playing guitar since I was 4. I'm 19 now, but it does take a lot of time to play stuff like this! But when you do, you feel so good about yourself!
anyone judging based on their clothing is completely missing the musicianship and what this band is about. plus, avatar is a live act through and through. if you have questions, there's Google and live clips...do some research.
Sherman Smith, You are so correct on this statement you made. People are so damn quick to judge others by what they look like. The heart inside them, the twinkle in the eyes etc. If these people have negative remarks let them go somewhere else and judge.
My son just turned me onto Avatar,and the fuckin rock out,Then again I also like bands like Amon Amarth,Dimmu Borgir.So yet another Scandinavian band kicking ass and taking names is no big surprise,
Sherman Smith I would assume they are GOOD even just based on looks. Bands that have developed a distinct image like this usually are bands that really have their shit together. 👌🏻 These guys are great for many reasons. They have the full package!
BIG respect and love for the players and the playing. Avatar is great - excellent composition and musicianship. Whoever edited this video should be fired. There is NO place in a great video like this for close up face shots unless they are shooting lasers out of their eyes.
All you need is the wide shot. People who look up these videos want to see both of them playing, at all times. if they care about a specific part of the song played by a specific guitarist, they will simply look at that guitarist during that part. Don't cut away from the lead during an impressive part of the song (1:52 and 2:05 are early examples) The cut aways to their faces for expressions or one of their hands performing crazy inhuman movements is nice and all but it's unnecessary. Sorry, but it happens so often and so quickly into the video that I was baffled by it. TLDR; All you need is the wide shot...
Oh my gosh that head nod at the end was sooooooo sweet. Really said to me just how much time they’ve spent building their art together. Warmed my heart.
Late answer bit I think who ever made this costume made a mistake. It looks like a Swedish folk inspired costume from around late 1700s to early 1800s. The knee tassels are supposed to be attached to the suspenders holding the socks in place. On the costumes in the video, they are instead sewn to the pants. On the lower part of the pants should instead be a strap with a buckle.
Tim & Jonas, you make those strings burn. Let It Burn. I 've listened to many bands before and you two are smoking hot. First cd, the first song I ever heard and caught me was, "The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country." The second song that sealed the deal to go out and buy them is "Hail The Apocalypse." Keep up the great work men and I will keep on buying. I love you all. Be safe out on the road. Love You Much, Butterfly9
the point of the clothes is to look like classical musicians since that was heavy on classical style themes. can clearly here Chopin, Mozart, Bach and Paganini influences. killer track, never hears of these guys before but dig the songs.
It's actually classical Swedish folk clothing, which may indeed be a throwback to classical musicians in a way. These guys are exceptionally talented musicians.
You are an inspiration guys. When I play Tsar bomb, hail the apocalypse and Regret/house of eternal hunt with your videos , i feel like im jamming with you both. Its amazing, thank you !! Your harmonic are painful to get it right tho... xD
I saw Avatar live at the Blue Ridge rock festival 2021, alot of new bands use the same formula when writing, and the same tuning, Avatar stood out the most to me because they don't sound like anyone else, they are great musicians, killer hooks in their songs, they stole the show for me, totally want to see them again.
Love these two guys - love these two songs - love AVATAR!!! I love hearing everyone sing so clearly on this album, too. (HOW can there even be thumbs down? Tasteless dicks... ha ha)
If you’re more of a beginner looking for an avatar song to learn. For the swarm has a relatively easy riff. It gets drilled into your head and it was the first avatar song I learnt.
I cat stand people saying that lead, or that rhythm guitarist...... They both play lead. They both pound it out. Only difference is Tim's more blues oriented and dred dude is pure neo/technical,
They’re both great players and the song is awesome, but these GW playthrough videos drive me NUTS because they still have the original guitar tracks under what the artists are playing in the videos! Why not just have the song with all guitar parts muted in order to be a truly live playthrough? This one and the Fatal Illusion playthrough with Dave Mustaine and Kiko are the “worst” examples.
This is a master piece of heavy metal. I never get tired of hearing it. There is nothing more epic to listen for motivate yourself for to try to play it.
if it's in B standard, why couldn't they play 7 string guitars? are extended range guitars illegal in Sweden? probably not because Ola Englund and Meshuggah use them, so why?
A 7-string and a 6-string in B-standard aren't the same. I mean, they are, but only for the 3 lower strings. then on the 6-string comes the G-string, and there is your Half-tone difference. On a 7-string the jump will be one string hier
vakvanya1 exactly, people don’t understand this. If you tuned a 6 string like a 7 string and removed the high e, your scales would be different. Besides, not everyone has hands big enough to comfortably manage a 7 string
So less views WHY? Sadly, Good rock/heavy metal music like this is dying everyday, The sweep picking starting at 04:51 was phenomenal , People want to listen to other shit and want to see naked bitches in a rap song...
I agree, hugely underated and incredibly talented people. I would think that anyone trying to play their stuff would have instant respect and appreciation. My favorite new band in along time. Many Thanks to you guys and much respect. Peace
i wish one day i could use one 7 strings guitar and play like them. i actually really like this band, but the people don't understand the power of this band. here in Brazil, we don't have the same conditions to buy 7 strings guitars or even a guitar, but i keep wishing lol. this guys are cool, and i appreciate that.
I love these guys, such a great overall sound and tone, and they can freakin' play. Lots of head-banging riffs, but lots of cool, prog metal type signatures, licks and solos. But they really know how to reel us in with those catchy hooks before shredding our faces off with relentless ferocity! Love this!
