This whole album is a masterpiece. Pan is monstrous. You should take a look at his compatriots as well, guys like David Maxim Micic and Jakub Zytecki are mind blowing as well. Rock on
This one, Pan and Pastures are up there in my top ten list of favorite songs of all time. The solo in Pastures is otherworldly, and amazing to take a walk to. In fact, taking a walk with Plini in your ears is a trip.
Wombat Astronaut is my favorite from Plini, mega underrated and he almost never plays it live for some reason. The solos in Opening from Sweet Nothings EP are sick as well
He has such a unique voice on the instrument. Tons of players use almost his exact signal chain, but nobody comes even close to sounding like him. I saw Plini and Intervals on tour a few years ago, easily one of the best I've ever seen. He basically just swapped rhythm/lead with Aaron Marshall between sets, and I think they each brought their own bass player. Unbelievable talent. I put it slightly below the time I saw Al Di Meola, Stanley Clarke, and Jean-Luc Ponte together, only because Al read down an intricate 12 minute chart, complete with page turns.
If you like Plini you should really check out Glass Ocean, another australian prog band. I discovered them both years and years ago when they released their first EPs and I've never stopped listening to them. VERY underrated and with beautiful sonority overall (no harsh vocals, some polyrythmic sections and much more...). I advise you to listen one of the tracks from the first EP like Light of the Moon if you wanna check them out. Keep up the amazing work! :)
The record rules. Really love "Perfume." Relatively simple, straightforward song, but I just think it has a really cool feel. And man the production on this record is _immaculate_ .
I don't understand people who jump past any part of a first-time listen reaction video. The jawing at the beginning of the video helps add context to the reaction. Nothing in music exists in a vacuum and knowing how the reactee is feeling is important
Good stuff. Would love to see you react to Russian Circle or Strawberry Girls with are both really unique instrumental bands. My favorite instrumental band ever , Bolt, were around in the early 00s out of South Carolina. They aren't on Spotify but I could burn you a copy of their cd or stick it in a Google Drive link for you if you're interested. They have math rock vibes but aren't as extreme as say Fall of Troy.
Hearing you wax eloquent (or as you say "be long winded") about Plini really makes my day. I've loved his music for ages now and, though I was only ever an amateur drummer at best, what you're saying is basically what I was never able to put into words as to why I think I like his music and other music like it. Never be afraid you're being long-winded, your insight is why we're here after all ^_^
Don’t worry, we’ll still watch even if you’ve heard the songs. Maybe call them an “analysis” then. I watch music analysis to exercise my brain and reactions to exercise my heart. 🤙🏻
Still here!! Go long, it's your channel, haha! If you react to Pan by Plini, I recommend the studio version and not the visual playthrough. It's superior in my opinion. Anyone else agree?
I'm heading to shoot (photograph) PLINI supporting NORTHLANE alongside SLEEP TOKEN in Sydney very soon... I'll also be editing the live concert film of NORTHLANE for Moshcam which is being shot in Melbourne next week. Keep an eye out for it in the coming months... I'd be stoked if you do a reaction 🤘🤘
i feel fortunate to have a pretty solid taste in all sorts of music and a deep appreciation for music... that said, there's something about this song that never gets old for me. it's surely in my top 10 songs of all time. the album too.
Still here. Scrolled through the comments and no mention of the bassist. I'll have to change that... Not only is Simon a crazy sick bassist, but he's also a phenomenal producer and mixer.
Wow, thanks for reaction, I very love Plini and that "happy atmosphere" in his songs almost make me cry, I hope you'll react on PAPER MOON by Plini, best his song imo
Thanks for doing these! And please check out Owane and Jack Gardiner. Absolute incredible fusion of nuclear proportions. 🤘🏻🙌🏼 appreciate you and stay long winded!!! 🖤
As a young guy (25), and someone who has only heard music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's, as opposed to living through it (and the music scene at the time,) this sounds like something that Robin Trower or Steve Vai would play if they started their career now. This has very big Trower vibes for me, just melodic, and the guitar taking the forward front, and the technical skill with all of it involved holds a candle to any of the greats back then. Awesome, awesome stuff here, thanks man! It actually got me thinking when you first mentioned them, but for some reason hearing of an artist like this reminded me of an artist that I heard of a few years ago, called Amarante. I only listened to a few of their tracks, but their song _The Manic_ is one that I think about a lot. You should check it out sometime! Thanks for the vid, Geebz, and keep on rocking!
The first time Plini raised my eyebrows was with Halcyon, the "Pastures" album, from 2011. I hope you've listened to it already, if not, it's a must! :)
Plini is one of my fave new age of guitarist who play Dhent/prog/ fusion/ jazz style.. love his layering and build up of Sounscapes. He is just incredible. Another guitarist to check out is Andy James. (A mix of Petrucci abs Satriani. Just wow(. Thanks Geebz. Keep it up. Love the channel.
I was just listening to this today, yeah buddy! I think he actually just put something out like within the week too, like I just saw it. I think every piece matters is my favorite plini track. Or flanuer. Or kind. Or pan. Hard to decide
Just saw him in LA- FAR surpassed my expectations - everything sounded better than the recordings. Also, the whole band’s joy of playing shines through.
im still here but i want you to check out Pan from Plini... the glass bead game.. oh man, so many songs... impulse voices... please, i never asked you before and never lied this way too...
I'm still here! Geebz, considering your love for the bass on so many of the tracks you give a listen, I'm truly shocked that you didn't mention it here. I feel like Plini's music always has great bass, but this is the absolute pinnacle to my ear. It's just *_SO_* deep and rich and powerful. Simon is a true master of his craft as both a bassist and a mixer.
I'm not sure why you always apologize for stopping the track to make a comment, we are here for your insight and point of view! Not to just hear the song again 😁
ah yes! heard some songs from him and he really has his own thing going for sure! he must be inspired by Joe Satriani somewhere in there! great sound! crazy technique! good vid! still here! aaawright!
Been listening to you for a hot minute now Geebz! Really enjoy your channel. Music has always been a HUGE part of my life. I truly like “MOST” music, lol. I played Bach and Vivaldi on the violin by ear by early middle school. The one thing that trips me up is the count... in a song like this, would you break down the count because it makes my brain glitch, lol. That would be awesome! Keep on keepin on! 🤙✌️💨
Geebz! I am still here! I have seen Plini live when I flew to see A perfect circle in a festival. One of the best experiences I had! BTW you should check out one of Plinis friends which is David Maxim Micic, another amazing guitarist
Plini is really a true modern Jeff Beck style player. He knows intuitively where to put things that both amaze and please the ears. Both Plini and Jeff Beck put in the time and use their creativity to show us amazing artistry.
You definitely should give Stephen Taranto a try, his masterpiece "Quantum Leap" in particular. The intricacy, virtuosity and beauty of this track are just insane.
