I was listening to good music... then my phone fell under my car seat and here I am. The will of the gods brought me here. This is the best discovery I've had in years.
I hate so much what music has become today. Complete lack of originality. It's all narcissicit now. It's not about creativity anymore just status. Listening to your music gives me goodbumps It's so good. I wish you the best 👌
About a month or so ago, I needed new metal to listen to. I was bored and typed into youtube "mysterious instrumental djent" and found the band Shokran and their first album. I was absolutely blown away by the sound of that band. Went back to youtube a few weeks later on that same album and saw this album in the video feed. I havent stopped listening to this album since. Holy nuts this is so damn good. Got me now writing music like this on my guitar. Not nearly as good but still an amazing inspiration!!!
i have the exact same story dude. only difference for me. is it was around the time this album was released i guess shokran is a gateway to shades of black
Have you checked out the new 2017 singles yet? Black Anvil is a new level of middle eastern. They can be found on his bandcamp site and I've also uploaded them to my channel(with synchronized effects).
Please we need more SOB...Where are you superman....Its almost 2021, w need some shades of black in my life....You are one of the best.....We need more.....
I'm here at least every few days. Matt you are a very talented musician and it's clear you were channeling something here that you may have not even realized at the time. It's clear you had a hard road at some point in your life and I hope you are doing great.
+zulegmat dude! I loved oceans and I'm fucking loving this so far also....if you ever want to play shows and need a drummer, I've memorized all the parts!
Holy crap, new listener. Matt, you are friggin unreal brother! Been listening to all types of metal for last 30 yrs but this is on a category by itself. Truly one of a kind! Subscribed
The music is great. By the music the world looks very sombre and it spreads out quite a special atmosphere in the space. I can give here only one thumb upwards! I am curious on new songs
Matt, just wanted you to know that I bought this when it came out, and I still blast it almost everyday. That's how next level awesome this is. Keep doing what you're doing (if it truly makes you happy, that is) and I'll keep supporting. Cheers!
Epic stuff! Don't know what else can I say, this blow my head off from the ver firs 10 secs. The acoustic interludes are awesome. Must support this kind of artists. Great great record.
+Havoccus Ha trust me I listen to at work all the time. But yeah no problem, RU-vid is a great place to listen to music now and a great way for people to discover my music and listen to it in its entirety whenever they'd like. Bandcamp to me is just a means for people to donate money if they really like my music. So if someone can't afford it or doesn't have the means to buy the album at least they can still listen to it here.
Iv listend to tdwp ever since middle school and haven't found anything remotely close but this is now my new favorite instrumemtal by far the shifts are beautiful
I'm loving Moirai That's probably my favorite off the entire album To add piano is a gift to this album If you add any other type of instrument in future albums like you've done here, you'll gather more attention I'm sure.
SAIYANLINEAGE \\\\\\\ shit! a chick that listens too metal is the best thing ever. if that's your pic your hot as fuck. ok I'm done being a creep now just had to say that
the "Shades of black album - ocean" was more relatable.. idk why but I think Its the anger I feel here .. but here I experience other emotional conditions you rock dude keep it up
Matt. You truly are a gifted musician. ocean and the gates are works of art. You have earned a life long fan. I passed my engineering classes because of this album.
I normally don't like Instrumental artists, but I think Shades of Black has broken the curse for me. Well done mate. You've got a talent - that's for sure!
Stumbled across Shades of black last night. Love what you've done here man. I as well compose, play, record, and mix everything in my home. Knowing how hard that is I must say you've done a great job here. Love the tunes \m/ I'm working on my 2nd album, hopefully I can get it as comm sounding as you did. Cheers
I saw you came out with a new video just now and I jumped out of my seat lol. I love the album design by the way. Really is refreshing to hear some new music from you man, rock on.
Awesome album. Thanks for the great music. Your playing has been one of my biggest influences. I still remember your tutorial video where I learnt the phrygian dominant, byzantine and diminished scale. Now I play drums for a death metal band. I write the songs on guitar as well, and there are people telling me they like my songs in particular. :)
wow....the ending of Erebus reminds me so much of Opeth. Anyone able to replicate their sound even unintentionally is amazing in my books. love all your videos bro. i am studying the Phryigian Mode thanks to you.
+ethanak123 Yeah Brian is great, been going to him for years, he used to do all of my guitar setups. I'll have to thank him for referring you to my music. Again, glad you enjoy it!
its been 4 years and this sounds out of this world thank 2015... lmfao when your on psychedelic drugs you can literally see a whole new world this shit is so fire
