Guitarist/Songwriter Listens To Polyphia For The First Time | G.O.A.T. Reaction [HOLY S***!] 

@EDGAR PLACENCIABAUTI - but also highly creative as the original comment mentions. Yes, math rock involves a lot of technicality, but some people still can’t write a tune that appeals both genuine and sells well. That’s why polyphia in this context are praised in such manner. There are many more factors of course but that’s an entirely new discussion

Great suggestion for sure

This. A lot of people focus so much on the technical side of things that they forget to make enjoyable music. Like wow sweep picking and shreds and shit, but your song isnt cohesive it just sounds like youre slapping together random recordigs

also masters of melody and Tim and Scott both have an intuitive sense of musical harmony. most technical playing misses this, and thus is often described as "soulless." i know that polyphia are sometimes also criticized in this way as well, but i find a lot of soul in their melodies. they remind me a lot of how Steve Vai blended technical prowess with more soul, which i think Steve also acknowledges in Polyphia since he decided to collab with them and figuratively 'passed the torch' in their MV together.

Jimi improvised solos, these guys are more like a classical ensemble

Oh, absolutely. They're all at the top of their game.

Appreciate the bass also 🙏🫡

A band of virtuosos

It's not often that I'm completely blown away by the skill of musicians, but this is one of those times, lol.

@@MattFarkas I loved reliving my reaction through your reaction: a mix of disbelief, intrigue, and humility. I've been listening to this song at least 5 times a day for the past 2 months and it still blows me away. My entire music collection has been transformed temporarily into the Polyphia discography. Awesome reaction man, it's great feeling appreciation through others.

Agree

Love this

I feel the rap/hip hop influence hard

I can feel the influence! But they've turned it into something else entirely. This was one of the more unique things I've heard on the channel, for sure.

Well tim also has been on a goons podcast and stated he used to be in a band that played 240bpm deathcore but he wouldn't even hint at where you could find their music

It’s a new jazz basically.

They stroke you?!?!?!

That is exactly whait i thought after hearing this for the first time. It hit me like Dream Theater did more than 20 yeras ago. Maybe the same way people had been hit by Van Halen.

Jimmy Hendrix wouldn't play that shit.

@@erickarias3309 I think you mean “couldn’t” lol

@@b.ghosty9749 no

I think he’s the most original (known) guitarist in the world right now

💯

WTF, I didn't even notice that! 😨

Came here to comment that! Lol he said there wasn’t really a melody and I was like come on man it’s the same phrase over and over and over again!! Like .. same phrase different language. Translated a hundred times.

second OD, it gives such an amazing reaction every time

With a lot of metal influence still held from back in their beginnings.

Definitely check out Tim Henson's youtube channel to get a better look at their songwriting process. He doesn't upload super often, but when he does it's always a banger. A lot of the stuff on his channel is going to be on their 4th album as well.

Try the song Euphoria by them.

Try and listen, the worst

Maybe "Euphoria" might interest you.

Bad and O.D. are really good

I feel like I have to. It's rare that a huge prog rock/metal guy like myself finds a band that can wow me with technicality like they did with this song. I'm excited to hear more!

@@MattFarkas pretty disappointed that you never did ://

@@MattFarkas - Check out "Ego Death" (Steve Vai...) Killer....

This!

It's math rock with a lot of metal influence as they were a metal band. It's also a little bit of trap music and modern electronic music. The main genre is math rock though these days.

@@themakerstoolbox9688 I remember seeing in an interview somewhere that Tim doesn’t like to describe their music as math rock

This isn't math rock whatsoever.

@@DaemonJerky yeah nobody cares

You want rediculous math metal rock listen to "the dillinger escape plan" they are insane.

Thank you, Katinka!!! I really appreciate that. 😁 Glad you enjoyed the video!

Not math rock. Tim says as much (Henson, not me). All their stuff is in 4/4.

Aww, thanks so much dude!! That means a lot. Glad you're enjoying my music and videos. And Polyphia rocks!

I'm on the fence, myself. I can hear the metal influence in their music, and they're definitely super progressive, but it feels like a new thing entirely. At least to me.

Their sound has evolved. Their older stuff was pretty heavy.

It's not metal. And it's ok. Metal community appreciates this band for musicianship and creativity. We don't need to consider it metal to give ourselves permission to like it publicly :p

I don't know how ANYONE can call this "metal" - it's progressive rock with a thick slammin' bass and trap drumming. I call it Trap-Prog, with a lot of other influences creeping in as the band finds its unique lane (Flamenco and Bossa Nova in "Playing God," for example.)

Thanks Max!! Lily is indeed pretty amazing. Glad you're enjoying the music!

Agreed. Bubble dream or Sleepy Tea are some of my personal favorites from Chon.

Yes! Chon is awesome!

Chon is amazing but is more to lofi hiphop and polyphia is gangster rap

Another amazing one, same genre but a little different, Plini is a great band

Yes Chon 👏

Glad you liked it!! I try to keep all my reactions genuine, so I don't typically have a lot of "jaw dropping" moments, but this song is an exception. I had no idea what I was getting into. 😂

I'd like to! Planning on more in the future

Thanks! I think you're the first person to mention it in the comments section. 😮

Thank you!!

Ooh, okay. You have me intrigued. I certainly enjoyed this, but as a songwriter I am interested in hearing something a bit more melodic. Thanks for the heads up!

Blew my mind!

Seems to be hit or miss with some people, glad you enjoy the format!

Really like this description