CHON - Full Set - Audiotree Live in Austin 2015 

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Back to the Future movie reference?

excitement.reference.understand

Best comment!!!!

lol, i felt exactly the same way!

Now just learn their songs :) and you will feel like you are the whorst guitarist in the whole world

I felt exactly the opposit

Yes LMAO

same with the drum

was a pretty awesome care package

White shirt guy

He's a friend of mine Haha.

I can tell he's a chill guy

guy in the white shirt: wanna B friends?

yoooo i love your channel

Wow I didn’t expect to see you here

Lmao crossover episode

Hey MMA on Point, it's been two years, do you need to come back again?

@@jordanjamesmusic7631 they have the drummer for Strawberry Girls (Ben Rosett) as their intro and outro now. Apparently they like math rock and prog

noobb1212 well done!

noobb1212 I've never heard O.G. before and I have their original 4 track EP. Where do you get this?!

Trey Cherry search up "chon reddit ama" on google and in one of the replies the band put a link to a file that has the 2008 Demo and "Shat In November" which has 3 songs, "O.G." "Breathe" and "The Perfect Pillow" which obviously was rerecorded for Grow

Trey Cherry I think it was up on Purevolume or Myspace when they put it out. Free download on Facebook even. I'm sure a few searches would pull it up.

Trey Cherry Ah dude you're ganna want to listen to the all the original demo tracks......they are incredible.

05:02

Yes, he was really feeling it...however, I was drawn visually to the bespectacled strawberry blonde with the lovely legs sitting next to him

Haha, I read that as "bespackled" and thought you meant freckles.

haha it's the way we all act at home, he's living the moment at least :D

Mario made a Facebook group called CHON homies and in that group I made hella memes about the white shirt guy if you're interested haha

There was 57 likes , your comment is one year old , i gave you a like and made it 58, cause you are 58 now, right?

Well I'm 72!!! And this music makes me have hope for the future generations!

That's Skrillex being played in guitar

lol have watched it multiple times and never nothing but he still pull off every song perfect. Nathan really is an amazing drummer

@@ErimlRGG i dont think that was nathan

Moki wtf hes nathan! Maybe u didnt recognize him cuz now he a chubby boy but hes smashing them drums there

It's not drew its the tone of his bass. Didn't fit the mix well at all. Nothing wrong with him in here. Well some people don't like his presence on stage but I care little about all that. Just care about sound quality

Idk the bassist from polyphia Clay is able to make much more busy and interesting bass lines without overpowering Scott and Tim. I know not all bass lines need to be busy but bass can be more than just playing root notes of chords or playing half notes.

@@singhjack8064 Sure, but the focal point in Chon, as far as melody is concerned, is the two guitars. It's prog disguised as smooth, chill, easy listening music. I feel Drew locks into that vibe, where Polyphia composes songs that have many more opportunities for other members to break out and showcase their individual prowess. I feel it's almost a different game altogether, but I understand the sentiment. Still, Drew dominated what he was given. Edit: Also, I commented this 8 years ago, and to see you interacting with it so genuinely makes me so happy.

Where did the woo even come from/start

Eric hargis I don’t know I think fans just started saying it since the song has a pause at that part so shouting out “woo” just fits perfectly there

well he should've shouted "fuck!"

Perfect pillow was really new at that point

Too many sometimes. Imho. Sorry.

just 12 notes =)

@@auroranamex5886 I disagree, they are one of very few bands who do this style exceptionally well and tastefully. Dream Theater plays "too many" notes imho, not these guys.

@@auroranamex5886 you think this is too many lotes then listen to franz liszt lol

@@BogieTokes i mean i said it as a joke since franz liszt was a classical pianist and not a math rock musician, but if you are into that as well (like me) then i suppose chopin's torrent etude. or if you mean strictly rock-y theres this song called relive by toconoma, has a nice vibe :)

+Kingtunice black people usually are usually really really good at music, they usually possess natural talent so i wouldnt be surprised ;)

+Oscar Lopez lowkey racist

+Mason Sundstad but the man speaks the truth

+HUBA BUBA Had to make sure he got offended in 2015 :)

no bullshit tho you guys. i just bought a guitar. schecter omen 6. is this a good guitar? how much should one practice everyday to play like this?

John Bonilla, His name is Nathan Camarena. He's from Vista, California.

disagree, thought it was shit, timing was terrible

i thought the slightly sloppy style fit well with the music but thats my opinion

tgshark1 Tiger Shark have you ever listened to a band called yes? Listen to them and maybe you'll learn to respect music that is offbeat but that can also be very ear pleasing. Don't say something is shit if you don't understand the technique in which they are using.

tgshark1 Tiger Shark dudes drumming was flawless. You must be a non-musician that listens to pop radio everyday.

A friend or relative getting that second hand clout

I feel a strong attraction to that dude. I just think he looks beautiful and he looks like a happy human.

Oh good, I'm not the only one

Stage left stoked dude is awesome!

that guy was throwin' fuckin' down i mean look how HAPPY HE IS

That guy knows what's up.

+Javier Duarte Right there with you dude. Came to this video again just to watch Drew.

+Javier Duarte Who's the new bassist?? I'm really interested to what they will bring to the table!

+Brobotic Do you know who the new bassist is?

+Javier Duarte His voice got me into the band which is kinda offensive as they cling to that instrumental genre but it's true nonetheless.

+Renan Zimermann he moves like a retarted?

Yes sir

4 years later and I feel the same man. They still kill the fuck outta music, tho they're on hiatus now, sadly. Although I don't dig his bass tone at all on this performance he is a great performer, musically and visually

@@kylenoll123 Sound engineers don't always do a great job, they aim to please the Crowd rather than optimisation towards Mixing/Mastering.

@@kylenoll123 Eric is still writing and selling riffs BTW

agreed, he held the rhythm together

Leonard Forest yep ive always learnt eriks parts and paid more attention to him. he is incredible

Leonard Forest Yeah he rips in that last song

Leonard Forest They are both incredible and I think for most songs Erik has the lead

Leonard Forest i feel like erick writes the insane riffs but marios technique is impeccable and together its just like *bshhhhhh* eelectriccc dynamiite

When I saw chon live Erik was wearing a NECROPHAGIST shirt. The dude is insanely good

Hampton Rogers I'm experiencing that

I bet. I'm watching for the first time now, and it's incredible. ^-^

first time watching..... fucking awesome!!!

ianhh23 same here

Thats what she said.?

headknocker2020 Well he sings on some songs too :- )

***** I had no idea there was singing in any of their songs!

headknocker2020 Look up Ecco and Can't Wait. He sings in them

headknocker2020 Look up Ecco and Can't Wait. He sings in them

Jackson Pickens damn, im impressed. I looked up a live video of ecco and he sounds pretty good still

+xseq xqwe he just left i think

He left indeed

+Nijs Tim why lol

Sam Jenny Idk. I just know he left and he wished the best for chon. And chon wishes the best for him.

+Nijs Tim I won't miss him:) Only bad part of the band! I was gonna offer them in the nicest way ever for me to be their bassist haha. But im sure they can find someone great.

Corey Youngblood No distortion?, Did they lose their balls? , Ha! Distorted octave displacements would be nice maybe twice, remind me of derrick bailys guitar style , theirs is more structured play wise. Progressive instead of improvised nonsense from as swipes

Danny Hood Are you ok? It's been three weeks since you posted this, but I think you might have been having a stroke at the time. Just wanted to check up on you, buddy.

It will forever hold the test of time

Same and same!! 🔥🔥

yea dude the camarenas are talented cabrones but stale onstage

I'm just playing around tho, nothing serious about my comment I think its super awesome he's sitting right up front jamming the fuck out to CHON, he must have great taste!

SilversteinRescue yeah but that was pretty funny.

SilversteinRescue haha great show. was really stoned & drunk having a good time :)

Karlos Rosell is that you?

It is me :) SilversteinRescue​

+Hansol And the people here don't know what they're seeing, either! Hi, Hansol!

+Hansol What can you make say that ? The crowd seems to enjoy themselves and enjoy the band, so what makes you think "they don't know how great this is" ?

+FSBass I agree. When I listen to instrumental music, I don't get all physically into it other styles. Especially CHON. I mainly just feel it inside of me. I'll bob my head a bit and soak in the atmosphere and beauty. If I wanted to get into it physically, I'd go listen to Hardcore or Death Metal.

+Hansol maybe they do:) but probably not haha

+colton duncan snob

OW ogewso Best comment in the whole thread. Thanks for the summary. And yes, the bass tone is horrendous. xD

To be fair, it probably sounds a lot better live.

chickenbeforeegg listen at 3:40 it's when I began to notice

I thought it's mainly because of bass guitar he was using. Well plus his tone, it's different and maybe gives him not so much space for specific moves. But he did something in song "Book" and other songs. And i don't get it why people think that guitarists are much better than him and he doesn't suit the group. He plays this tone changing melodies as like one of the guitarists playing rhythm guitar. Some of their songs or tracks really much based on some kind of soulfunk & prog rock & smth else and they have strong rhythms and complex drum beats and they like it. Also sweeping & taping here is not that ultra hardcore, but you will need compressor for it for sure. they have songs mixed (or remixed?) with electronic music & synths & beats and they played in collaborations. I think they are not so worried about having some strict formula for some kind of success

Daring to be unique is far _more interesting, artistic, courageous, intelligent, and commendable_ than being a critic.

Man, I Loved this bassist beacause of his hype when their live, he's like their frontman. And I Always thought that the "simples" bass in their music mas to purposely contrast with the crazy guitars

Yeah, he’s cool. I don’t dig hollow body basses, but whatever, it’s his thing. Artists can do what they will, especially when it comes out sounding like this. I’ve also found that people don’t generally like the it when people really let their bodies go, along with the music. More than likely, they just can’t relate to giving yourself to something like that.

+KeithRobTV Ikr! He stole the whole show lol

+KeithRobTV Like dude stop finger dancing

+KeithRobTV 17:14 - 17:19

+KeithRobTV I mean he was just jamming with the music. That's not a bad thing, right?

thought Im the only guy who recognize it lol!

HAHAHA.

I got super happy when I noticed it too.

TehSchmeckldorf They toured with them a couple years back.

Yea I remember the pics and stuff. It's awesome that some of my idols Keith and Loomis are friends with CHON.

Opened up for Chon and Conquering Dystopia when they were on tour a few months ago, it was incredible! Alex Rudinger and Nathan practicing chops before sound check was really cool to see.

Yo that's awesome. What's your band called?

Same here

im still here my dude

+HeavyGain Production their*

*clicked on* *their* are*

+Kraken546 fucking wrekt m8

+Kraken546 "were" works too

you actually came because you liked the gentlemen in this video

I just fell on this video. Never heard these guys before. I'm slightly envious of the bass players' feels. I'm a drummer and there's no better feeling than fading off on stage, waking up 4 minutes into a song and not knowing where you went for that few minutes. Kudos to him. He's having fun and that's all that matters. These bass players are gonna pick apart what he's playing, just as I could pick apart the drummer... but what's the point? They are talented af and having fun!

@@crimsonclover5037 oof right in the feels with that man, that feeling is absolute bliss. Have you heard of John Mayer talk about that intensity Stevie Ray Vaughn had? Which most musicians can only do for about 5 minutes, like absolutely in the zone. I think it's the same thing and something i've only experienced twice myself, on stage and during a jam, literally was sweating, wasn't a hard song, I'm a guitarist, wasn't moving too hard, but the absolute zone i was in was amazing, with the focus and adrenaline, I forgot we were on this planet let alone our music classroom. Also yeah Drew is honestly what made me love Chon, when i saw this video. I didn't understand all the hate people had for him. He contrasted Mario and Erick in terms of sound and set the live feeling for the band imo.

Funny how you say "his OWN MUSIC" when one of the main reasons he isn't in the band anymore is because Mario and Erick (the guitarists) have said they write all the bass parts. It sucks on the other hand because nowadays they have like, absolutely no stage presence. He seemed like the only one with a drop of charisma in him when they perform

@@drewgrahn3816 for real, when I saw them with their new bassist it was hella boring other than the music.

The problem is not that he moves a ton or "feels the music", but moreso that sometimes it sounds like he is out of tune. Im sure it bugs some people, like me for example.

Whatever you do, don't start jumping around.

This comment= funny af

hefty mustache

Either a genius tier comment or absolutely autistic. Either way I'm in love with it.

that's some risky business

Totally feel the same way, man. Some people are just so far ahead of the pack it's almost comical.

Same.

did you get A+ at this class? just curious, be honest xD

Eli Schmidtke then everyone stood up and clapped

Camera is all over the place. Sux. Mario and company...finest kind.

いいバンドですね！彼たちは日本人おバンドの友達だよ！Tricot というバンドのことをしていますね? トリコさんはCHONさんの最後のアメリカツアーに、ゲストバンドとしてプレーしました！それに、最後のトリコさんのアルバムにCHONさんのコラボがありますよ！いいんじゃない！！

I wish I could see these guys live before I die

MrTungtarung Appreciate the music and quit judging.. Maybe it was a festival amp that he was plugged into or he didn't have time to fix it. You wern't in his shoes so keep it to yourself, bud

Jacob DaRosa ok mate

MrTungtarung theres nothing wrong with his bass, he is clearly doing whatever he is a doing on purpose. he selectively plays some parts in a vague, mellow sounding manner. this is liekly out of boredom witht he "businesses as usual" formula that we see in the stagnation of bass guitar in general. it gives it some characteristic and i really like it =) i would suggest maybe listening to some jazz or for more understanding of something sounding "out of place" but being intentfullly done that way, maybe some noise or grunge music to soften you into the concept. haha.

Sounds like the bass drum is what sounds weird the bass sounds fine

***** This is not the amp he uses when I've seen them live. Drew usually uses an orange

no way...that is so punk rock

Lmao imagine his guitar sound fx

literally nobody: Jack Black: FOR THE LEGEND OF THE RENT WAS WAY HARDCORE!!!!!!

the bassist right?? yeah..