The Contortionist "Language (Rediscovered)" 

As a drummer, this is the kind of band we can only dream to get to be a part of.

Through a recommendation, I stumbled upon "The Contortionist " yesterday and I must say, I am thoroughly enthralled by what I've experienced so far. These musicians exhibit an extraordinary passion, and their compositions are nothing short of intricate masterpieces, woven with a remarkable blend of musical and lyrical finesse. Their music resonates deeply, striking a profound chord within the soul. As someone has already mentioned here, the arrangement presented here is award-worthy - the mixing is of an exceptionally high standard and the sound quality is simply outstanding. I find myself at a loss for words, utterly amazed by their talent and artistry. (20/6/2024)

Whoever did the mix for this needs to get an award.

The contortionist are one of those rare bands that come along that keep evolving and growing more beautifully as time progresses

The most original prog band of the decade

Can't believe this was 7 years ago...this was the song that got me into the Contortionist. I remember just being in tears over how beautiful it was experiencing this for the first time. So beautiful

This is legit better than the album version. Gives me chills

I listened this song when I gave birth to my daughter...this guys are special.

Everything is so controlled and deliberate, what an incredible collaboration of musicianship. It's one thing to have a mastery of your craft in a flashy soloist setting, but it's another to have group cohesion like this. Brimming with intricacies, layered with perfect execution. This is true virtuosity.

Smoothest guitar switch ever haha

The little da-da-da-da-da-da he does at 4:22 really cements that part for me. Wish it was on the actual track. Love Mike's voice.

who knew the engineer from prometheus could sing so well

Seeing this performed live was surreal, made me tear up. So beautiful.

Those little fills/ghost notes on the snare around 1:50 are beautiful

The snare. That's it.

Cameron seems like the kind of guy that would go for a haircut, unintentionally get a mullet, not say anything to the barber about it, and still tip him.

The first time I saw them live at a festival , they made 150 000 people quiet and walk slowly towards their stage. Magical \m/

Tony Hawk's talent knows no bounds. Last week he was pulling 720's at over 50 years old, and now I discover he has the voice of an angel?!

I can’t get over how much I love this band. The musicianship is incredible.

CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED BAND

I honestly dont know what happens to me when I listen do these guys... It seems to transport or transcend me to another place, another time, dimension, I dont even knwo how to say it... just beautiful. Congrats!

Their whole discography is just one absolutely wild song after another.

I wish all their music was like this, absolutely cosmic.

OMG when the guitars switch.... the timing.... WOW.

Ugh this makes me so happy I could cry. And dat baaaaasss!!

This is song is a miracle but... ...I shit in my pants every time I see Cameron at 2:35 grabbing his guitar and start playing immediately after wear it.

love the bass tone

This song, something about it is perfection.

This is so beyond incredible. Some of the truest musicians of this generation.

And this is the type of music I've been wanting to play with people but I can't find the right people to help me.

Holy shit, the Baca boys do it again. Incredible

I cry to this song, it speaks to my soul. Absolutely beautiful

Absolutely mesmerizing, relaxing, inspiring... I swear, if one day, Michael Lessard produce an r'n'b projet, I'll buy it and it will be the most beautiful project ever.

This really shows the strength in the composition itself. Amazing.

Broke a million, finally!! A few thousand are from myself I’m certain 😅 This masterpiece deserves 10fold or more than it has!

These are the sounds of what peaking on psychedelics is like.. when you are in a world of euphoric energy pulsating through the universe, realizing that the pulsation also comes out through you and everything surrounding us. Best part of The Contortionist is that you don’t even need drugs to enjoy them. But if anyone is ever curious on what psychedelics might be like, this is definitely how it feels. Obviously, there are intense parts. Which might be able to be compared to Intuition:Conspire on the album.. complete nonsense with an intensifying measure of something tugging hard trying to wake us the fuck up, but if we aren’t willing to answer the door, then that echoing knock might just throw us through a loop. Rediscover what it’s like to be completely ALIVE and feel the energy of beauty, destruction and recreate a world of bliss through your perception. 🤘🏻 Fucking love The Contortionist. They’ve been a primary listening adventure for me ever since Exoplanet came into existence and they have yet to disappoint. Progression in the best way possible. 💜 We ARE the Language 🙌🏻

The odds of 5 dudes getting together, then creating together, then perfecting together, and finally performing togetherness...thank you gents 💪🎹🎤🎸🎼

Feel ready to cry after hearing that

truely a magical band. I saw them live last month at the Brighton Music Hall when they came to Boston. Was my first ever concert. And i couldnt have asked for a better one.

This sounds like constellations pulsing into infinite brightness

Could listen to this song a million times and not get sick of it, the vibe in the room must have been amazing❤️

TOOL waited too long, the contortionist is taking up the empty space. Loving them more and more

One of the most talented band out there.

And here I thought it couldn't get any better. You guys are the future :D

i just saw these guys live and it was such a great experience!

God damn if this isn't one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. This group is really onto something with this pursuit. Also cool to know they've worked with one of my old producers as well. Not that their heavier stuff isn't good, but this in addition to the other "Rediscovered" tunes are truly unique. Really moving stuff. The chord voicings, progression, the percussion, and the subtle notes and ambiance the keys bring to the table are all perfect. This has been on repeat for days now.

I love the psychedelic intro and feel of this tune.

Think about a "Geocentric confusion" rediscovered please guys it would be amaaaaazing

This reminds me of what Cynic did with Traced in Air/ReTraced. I dig it. Although I like this more than Retraced, actually.

I get chills at the beginning of this song, original version or this one.

I have watched this video at least once a day for the past 3 weeks.

from 1:50 till 2:20, one of the best snare works I've ever seen! Amazing job!!!!

props to the mixing engineer, this sounds so much better than anything i heard in a while and the contortionist guys, they're out of this world thank you for this beautiful experience

You're a guitar wizard, Harry

2:54 has to be in the top 3 most beautiful moments in any musical arrangement ever.

Quanta qualidade, cara. Descobri hoje e já virei fã. Sensacional!

This is now part of my daily routine. I don't think that any work of music has had the same effect that this does on me.

This song is transcendent!!! This band is amazing, but this version of this song just takes me somewhere only a few songs and chemicals ever have!!!

One of the best. In a range with all af the great prog-bands. It is a pleasure to listen to them.

That snare tone gives me life

Ever since I bought language years ago, it always works it's way back into my rotation. One of my favorite albums of the last ten years. Absolutely brilliant.

No words for this magestic thing.. Thanks for existing The Contortionist!! 💎🙌

I remember seeing these guys opening for Born Of Osiris once without knowing who they were and they blew me away and since then I became a huge fan.

Mike's vibrato is unreal.

I just discovered The Contortionist last year and this confirms that Language and Clairvoyant are my favourite albums all genres included, thanks so much 🖤

I've never been a huge fan of these guys, I like some of their songs but I don't listen to them as much as I listen to some other bands, but this has made me respect them on a whole new level. That was some brilliant musicianship.

Bacon hyper-communication

I credit my ability to sing Micheal, the dude has so many amazing tip videos and vocal lessons he gives, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am today without his help, and man I can’t say this enough this band is scary good

The singer looks like the sniper from Saving Private Ryan.

The feels... sounds like music, smells like music, feels like music - drift with the ebb and flow of intuition. Cannot wait for the 2nd album!

Begin hyper-communication Restore our vision Of natural progression Rise in groves to reclaim the source The center We will be the salvation the Mother seeks Traversing in all directions Reaching Expanding Balance finds it's place Reaching for the Mother Sun Rooted to intuition You are the language You are... Drift with the ebb and flow Sink in the ebb and flow. Ebb and flow Ebb and flow Intuition sinks in Branching out from your seed to seek Contrived sense of inception Intuition speak to me

Most amazing song I've ever had the pleasure of listening to

This dude is the greatest hope for rock and roll singers.

even with the original one, can't stop listening, again ... and again ...

Absolutely Beautiful!

Absolutely obsessed with this band

Bliss. Thank you The Contortionist!

I feel like right before recording this, they hotboxed the shit out of that room

I met Michael at So What?! Music fest and he was such a nice guy.

Fantastic drummer. Amazing musicians all around. Thanks for sharing. 👍

1:52 Sweet Jesus that drum fill

Cara. Que conexão que senti com esta performance. Simplesmente fantástico. What connection.

I didn't listen to this version till now.. It's like listening to a new song altogether. Contortionist is pure love

this is my favorite song to listen when im high. beautiful experience.

Ebow and flow.

Mind-blowing, so much talent. I deeply love you guys ❤️

The best piece of music i have ever heard… thank you The Contortionist for this gift.

So good!!! I love this. Can't wait to hear the other re-worked songs.

One of my favorite bands.

this is so awesome to see. it's rare that a band in the scene that they're in , evolves and is able to create music this beautiful. I'm not saying bands like this don't exist. but they do it in such a unique way and are absolutely by far the highest calliber musicians you'll hear in the genre today. they are so technical and have such a good feel for the vibe they try and create. 10/10.

Tony hawk went to gym couple of times and started singing in a metal band. Great

I don't think anything gets better then this beauty! :)

the amazing chinese sounding scale of the piano at roughly 5 minutes in is incredible

The guitarist with glasses, probably wrote the strategy guide to Majora's Mask

Where are these guys? I hope they resurface soon. I couldn't get into the last album but language is so so perfect.

I was wrong thinking that this song couldn't be more beautiful than it was.

Wow!!! So beautiful!!

Godamn bro I didn’t know I could like this song more

Usually don’t like acoustic versions of songs, but this! This is beautiful!

This is so perfect! I love the music you make, greetings from Costa Rica