Plini - "THE GLASS BEAD GAME" (Live 2023) 

This is a perfect example of a man that knows how to make beautiful music instead of just hard-to-play music. He takes his time and builds the song with subtle nuances, breath, timing and beautifully melodic melodies that make the soul fly to another world. By the time you are done, it is as if you had a spiritual experience. Thank you PLINI for such wonderful beauty!

The toms at 3:18 - 3:22 to complement the outro of that minute-long guitar fill is one of the best touches in this entire song, and Plini knows it looking back at Chris Allison.

What a production and sound quality! Plini, I'd pay good money for a 4k bluray of a live release with an awesome 7.1 mix... I'm sure many would too!!

This is one of those songs where when I'm listening to it, I can't help but feel utterly convinced that it's the best song I've ever heard.

That bass solo starting at 4:47 is nothing short of incredible! That's the cleanest, most creative bass solo I've seen in a long time!

Hats off to Chris Allison for pulling that off live (the whole crew really) . That couldn't have been an easy feat to master...

The addition of a live keyboard player is A+

Chris' drums in this song are too killer, And plini always delivering the best of the song to us, greetings from Brazil.

My father passed away last month at the way too young age of 66. Frank Zappa and the guitarists of the 70s were his idols. I regret never introducing him to the new generation of artists that shape how we view this amazing instrument today. Plini certainly is among them and i am sure he would have enjoyed this beautiful music and how his favourite instrument - which he played and studied for so many years - evolved. He didn't hear Plini's music once and now sadly never will. But nevertheless, every time i do i will think of him and cherish that i am alive and able to enjoy music at its best.

It's one of my favorite songs ever written in existence. It's up there with Vai's Answers & the Riddle, and Fever Dream It's just a glorious thing.

this tune has a feel good effect on me. Thanks Plini, your composition style is unique.

one of the most epic songs ever written and that will ever be written.

The most beautiful thing about this isn't the song (which is sensational) or the playing (which is otherworldly), but the love you can see Plini, Jake and Simon have for each other. Brothers in art.

Woah if Simon can just blast an absolute perfected solo like that any time, he needs to swap in way more often. 🤌

Plini is becoming my new favourite band. Your sound and style, and incredible guitar playing is on another level.

i literally cannot stop listening to this masterpiece. Plini is the ultimate amalgam of everything i love in melodic, technical, progressive heavy metal and somehow exceeds its own vision. a new journey every time. always fresh. forever beautiful. time for another playthrough.

Damn! Good to see Chris is still rocking the stache! Simon is looking great! No wonder Dave hasn’t kept up his release schedule haha. Amazing song!

Oooo....is Chris on set? Nice To have Chris and Troy locked and loaded for the band is golden

*The groove...* Will help people battling anxiety and uncertainty

So for me this is the best groove band 2024, and stands out from the eternal other stuff, I love you...🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

Love that song 🤗 Could listen to that outro part in an endless loop 🎶🎶😲

When I saw Plini last year I was in awe. And that keyboard player did a solo during the concert that was incredibly beautiful.

What a gift to soul and music. Thank u all.

Favourite song ngl 🔥🔥🔥

Damn. How can an 8 minute song end so soon. Excellent, brahs.

I guess Marbles wouldn't have been as majestic of a song title. Great playing!

Always a very nice Song and I can't hear enough. 👍

comment qu'c'est bon.... vivement le 19 Mars....

Brilliant choice with the just intonation guitar. This mix just comes alive together. Especially love your harmony work. *chefs kiss*

I listen to this song every day and that 15:8 is something I can't get enough of. It's no less amazing live! See you in Millvale!

I've been listening to this song over and over all week! Thanks for the live video guys!

I wish there was a live blu ray available of this full gig

Some of the best art being created today without any doubt.

….emozione pura , grazie Plini per la tua musica ! ……18 Marzo a Milano , ci sarò !!!

Is he rocking a new signature? Lipstick bridge pickup and the tempered frets are definitely some upgrades to the arsenal.

Yeees finally the best plini song live

Journey 🔥

This show in may is gonna be the best show i've ever been to, hands down.

What an absolute masterpiece of a song. Fantastic musicianship all-round!

Plini ❤

Yes kids, this is talent. Sick!!! ✌️

My favorite Track of this wonderful album😍😍😍

why do I feel like his tones are of this universe

Nothing like listening to a great song for the first time.

I can't believe I was fortunate enough to be at this gig. There were so many times I couldn't believe what was happening. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. Until next time, Plini.

These are true musicians of merit.Nothing but respect from me.

this is just an spectacular performance

I came to youtube to search for something specific, saw the thumbnail, clicked instantly and now 7 minutes later I can't remember what it was. Thanks Plini. Oh, btw. epic perormance.

Going to see them in 4 days I cannot wait

Can’t wait to see your show again in Charlotte. Love this song!

Ronnie rules !!!

I'll make a rhyme... I don't know why, but this song made me cry Not for a sadness, but for fell happiness Incredible and very beautiful song! Thanks Plini! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Plini is becoming more and more the Pat Metheny of Heavy Metal, loving it 🙂

Finally got to see Plini on Halloween 2023. Incredible. Please come back to Portland

Beautiful, thank you!

Amazing 💎

Every once in a while, there would be a guitarist that would captivate my utmost attention. For a time it was Guthrie Govan…then, it was Tosin Abasi. PLINI, in my opinion, is the “Allan Holdsworth” of his generation. Similar to Allan, Plini has an impeccable sense of melody, which is what I look for in a guitarist of his caliber. His solos are very melodic, yet very complex at times and are executed extremely well. I’ll even go as far as to say, that if Alan Holdsworth were still alive, he could give Allan run for his money. He and his band here are on fire. Brilliant musicians and this song is incredible.

My fav!!!!. Thanks!!!

Reminded me of how epic the concert in Copenhagen was! Dave Mackay is such a perfect addition to the band 😍

Beautiful!!

Yes lads! Epic.

Legendary.

Favourite song!

We love you Plini! ❤

Phenomenal.

Beautiful x

beautiful

Absolute magic!

5:35 Onwards: A pure ecstatic feel! To me, it is beyond what words can explain.

Amazing

You guys rock.

What an awesome musical treat ♥️

what a mix!.. fkn awesome

that is glorious

Can't wait to see ya in Denver!

Just as steve said years ago, the future of great guitar is in good hands thanks to guys like plini. You're goddamn right 😎 But come to cordoba, argentina tho

Slayed it! I am NEVER disappointed !

Awesome....beyond words!!

Saw these guys about a month ago. They opened with this song. They were phenomenal !!!! 👍

thank you guys!

Bad Ass !!! Hell Yeah Man !!!

Awesome 🍻🍻🍻

Wow this is amazing

Plini thanks for this amazing song !

Sick!

Awesome Plini

Wow the guitar sounds majestic

Im going to this show JUST to see and hear THIS song live!

Plini on true temperament 😎

masterpiece - outrageous set opener, too!

Plini would certainly earn his Talent Pipes.

it just get better and better. osom

Awesome. One of the best song I've heard from Plini...

Please visit Uruguay some day soon!!

I’m finally seeing Plini next week in LA and am PSYCHED!!!

Amazing performance in Wellington on this tour. A+ class act.

I was in the front row at this concert. And listening to plini has completely changed for me since that day.

Plini Is as good as listening to Chopin or Bach. For real❤

Perfect prague show !!! Thanks!

I'm so glad to see your band and guests in Paris on march 31 👍👍👍