souslicer I’ve definitely shed a few tears multiple times to this song, particularly during the clean guitar solo w/ the jazz key changes but DUDE this Stargazer is sick! I’m so glad I followed your link maybe they will fill my Means End (rip) void haha 🤘🏽
I used to hate that all of my friends couldn't see the genius that this band was and still is. This song is absolutely incredible, and honestly even better with mushrooms. Holy fuck that's a ride.
This is indeed in need of a desperate remaster and this is the first time I'm hearing this song a better mix can make this song 10x better. Especially in 2016 going on 2017 were a mix like this is below the standards.
Shad0wz69 I can kinda hear that, it makes sense. Honestly the more I listen to this the more I appreciate it for what it is. I wouldn't be opposed to a remaster, but if we dont get one, then I'm content with what we've got 👍👍 Edit: And the more I listen to this track, the more I'm convinced its my favorite by them 🤘
The manner in which The Contortionist combine instruments to create a unique sound is remarkably refreshing, yet reminiscent of old-school prog elements. Their progression from Exoplanet to Language reminds me of Opeth's progression from My arms, your hearse to Blackwater Park and later albums.
I love when heavy bands grow and soften up a bit and people all of the sudden don't like them anymore. They are still great, better even imo. Clairvoyant is an absolute masterpiece.
This video is possibly much deeper than many of us realize, he is "dreaming" yet having a seizure while sleeping, but in "reality" he is on an operating table and he dies in the real world, so his animation in our existence dies as well, but in the form of a seizure which could be a direct effect from his brain shutting down in the real world, and thus the ending in reality he sees the operating light last and in a tunnel vision of sorts, whereas many have described death here in the "dream" as seeing a light at the end of a darkness or tunnel.
2:07-3:26 gives me music chills every single time. Such an amazingly beautiful song. It really is the perfect song to turn out the lights, throw on some headphones, and let the music take you away.
It's a mistake to marvel at ourselves To accept what we are as of now I need to hold onto some sort of relevance It's all I have left All at once I could view the entirety of space A moment of isolation welcoming paralysis Follow the cord which projects and makes the decisions for you Adaptation brought introspection All comfort has escaped me Remember to breathe in Breathe in again At the edge I exist in I watch my whole life again
vivek thomas Yes and now.Can Michael sing better than John?Yes.But does his particular style really fit Contortionist?I suppose that's a matter of personal taste,I for on really like Mike Lessard but not so much in Contortionist.John had this very minimalistic approach to his cleans that worked perfectly and his harsh vocals were fucking perfect,something Mike really lacks unfortunately.
TheCzar93 Not sure he "lacks" it as much as he just doesnt use his harsh vocals. The mix of cleans and harsh were perfect on Last Chance To Reason's Level 2 album and the fact he almost abandons the harsh vocals for Level 3 kind of makes that album seem kind of boring and dragging in alot of places....then again, musically that album is not as interesting as Level 2 so that has a bit to do with it too.
i don't think enough people understand how insanely beautiful this whole album is, while still mixing in the most disgusting breakdowns ever created. absolute picasso 😚👌
It's a mistake to marvel at ourselves To accept what we are as of now I need to hold onto some sort of relevance, it's all I have left. All at once I could view the entirety of space A moment of isolation welcoming paralysis Follow the cord which projects and makes the decisions for you / Adaptation brought introspection All comfort has escaped me, remember to breathe in again. At the edge I exist in, I watch my whole life again.
It was the same for me. The lack of any repeating chorus means that you have to get to like each different part of the song. Less accessible, but I find it holds my interest much longer than more simple and repetitive music.
This video is so deep. The man is in a dream of a dream. Plus it's a concept to the previous video these guys made. It all comes together. Very well thought through
As much as I like mike, John just had a much better feel for the group. This is by far there best album. This and exoplanet, which if you think about it, they wrote when they were 16 and just remastered it. Amazing musicians in general.
Valid point, they change up their style on each consecutive album! It's a treat that a band like this exists in the metal world where there are some bands that sound great on the first album or two and then they suddenly get stuck in a mental block and go stale... But not these guys, they're fresh on each album :)
contortionist is that one metal band that just gets me. 1:57 onwards is too much to take in sometimes. such a wave of emotion and innocent free willed thinking takes over. most of their songs have that effect on me. what an incredible fucking band i like how lessard came in. he was nice new step for contortionist but wish Johnathan was still in it. he was the fucking man with those cleans
Watching them play this live a couple months ago literally changed my life. Every time I hear this song now I nearly go into a trance and have to close my eyes. It is amazing, except when I am driving of course.
The best part about them is that they combine such great amount of emotion with weird time signature changes so flawlessly that you can just listen to the song and not know WTF is going on until you decide to pay some academic attention! It adds so many layers of enjoyment! Kinda reminds me of the flawlessness of the classic song Take 5 by Dave Brubeck. Absolutely natural sounding, just that this is more complex. They are progressive without showing off and neither do they have any need to!
Never heard of this band until I bought tickets to the BTBAM full Future Sequence show and saw they were on the list. Just won yourselves a new life long fan! Amazing music!
He's working on a solo project he calls Foreign Waves. He keeps teasing an album every now and then but its been over 2 years. Come on Jon! I'm ready to send you money! REPLY
When i listen to this for the first time i think... jum The contortionist now is a djent band like the others, but when i hear those solos i understand that they still have that magic sound that i love. I'm not regret of this coment: This is one of the most beautiful bands ever made.
Same! Just got my tickets because I absolutely love BTBAM. These guys are on the bill which lead me here.... and I think they are definitely worth investing some time into. Even more excited about the upcoming show now!
Before The Contortionist was the amazingly unique & amazing metal band they are now. Crazy to see the upgrade from meh deathcore to the best progressive metal I’ve ever heard
Every fan is entitled to an opinion; hence the desire for your favorite band to keep making the music which latched you onto that group's fan base in the first place. I never said they're leaving all their old fans behind, but that the fans who favored melody over rhythm were finding less material to relate to in this album over its predecessor. The ultimate nightmare for us would be for TC to become some obscure mathcore-jazz band, while we wait for them to craft another Oscillator or its like
As most bands would say, then go listen to their older albums. People grow, mature, and change, and their creations will reflect that. I'd rather that by far than a band put out 5 of the same exact album.
At first I thought so too, but then I realized that it's the tone of the guitar (djenty) that mixes in an odd way. When I listened to this album through my nicer headphones or M-Audio desktop monitors this album sounds fantastic as it broadens the instruments.
