Acoustic Black Metal - Emperor - I Am The Black Wizards

[@xisotopex]

it impresses me to no end that they also composed this around 16-17 years old.

[@G3E007]

thats true mate... and darkthrone with even 15 yo... and vikernes having 16/17 too in the demos. in one word: talent

[@heretic5116]

Thts when ur memory is sharpest lol

[@Lmfruridydfv]

Practice makes perfect im 18 and been making bm since 8th grade obv im outta highschool

[@Onemorestory709]

I hear their dads wrote for them …: 👀

[@katilpatates290]

​@@Onemorestory709from where?

[@mikerauter1859]

Probably the greatest respect I can give you is NOT ONE of your videos has disappointed me. EVER.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

😁

[@Relentless198]

I love this! Black metal sounds so good on acoustic guitar.

[@psimbyosis8162]

dark folk, mountain acoustic with east european music vibes.

[@crimsondeath7468]

thats how i learned to like and eventually love Black metal. When i was studying music living in a student collective one of other students who became a friend was a such a black metal fan and was playing it on his acustic all the time. I loved trad metal like sabbath and maiden and other melodic metal but i could not stand thrash metal as it was way to based on rhythm than melody. But hearing black metal on acustic made me realise that it is very almost more melodic than most metal. If it was not for the blast beats and vocals it would be the go to for anyone who loves melodic metal.

[@primusdude87]

I just got back to my hotel in Bergen after seeing Enslaved and Emperor play amazing sets at the legendary Grieghallen. Emperor brought out Faust and Mortiis to play this and a couple other tunes, including an unexpected Celtic Frost medley. Incredible!

[@bayun132]

Yes! Was simply amazing. Btw, I think they played Innocence And Wrath and The Usurper in its entirety, not a medley. Or did I miss smth? Was just too happy lol.

[@archloy]

Can I hate you ? I didn't know this event and it's too far from home...

[@AgentHomer]

I was there too! Awesome show. And then mercyful fate the next day 😍

[@TheJackal917]

Lucky boichik. * heavily breathing in jealousy*

[@TheBarnicle1911]

Did Faust bring his knife?

[@TheJackal917]

Lately, I've found myself listening to an acoustic version of black metal songs more and more. Just awesome.

[@miked5487]

This is like the perfect campfire song

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

in a creepy forest. with a creepy history

[@sarahkaroline1550]

This acoustic version is so atmospheric and beautiful. I've just returned from seeing them in Grieghallen. I cannot confirm or deny that I've watched your cover 10s of times!

[@dmitry_dev]

This acoustic version is similar to surf rock 😆

[@NicolasShumelianko]

The purity of performance on an acoustic guitar is striking. Very cool...

[@morbidcorpse5954]

0:16 goosebumps. So dark and beautiful.

[@G3E007]

the las half part is incredible. that way to perform it gave me a lot of inspiration, thanks.

[@felipealegriagaete4111]

Reminds me an old surf black metal tune

[@SheepWaveMeByeBye]

The Emperors!

[@hvareno2048]

Emperor is one of my all time favorite bands and I only want to hear cover versions done with respect towards the Norwegian masters. This is indeed a cover of extraordinary quality and atmosphere. Congratulations!

[@maximrojkov1700]

This cover is beautiful. Amazing playing technic and feel

[@markstahl1464]

Beautiful and majestic. A true classic!

[@bars2912]

It's delightful! One of my favorite compositions. I will definitely play it. 🤘🏻

[@davidmurphy8364]

My friend I can’t tell you how beautiful this is, you somehow made this masterpiece even better, absolutely LOVE it!! I give you all the thumbs up!

[@patricbenedetti6505]

Hail from Verona, Italy

[@socialsiyappa6716]

absolutely beautiful...such a deep composition

[@Lycourgos]

Truly a very nice one Simon! Thanks a lot!

[@brodyhess5553]

Crazy how much it sounds like Opeth at times . This stuff sounds amazing , thanks

[@opethmike]

I was just thinking that the last third or so sounds like something off of the first two Opeth records.

[@markstahl1464]

Yeah, he really gets that Orchid/Morningrise sound going on that guitar, especially at the end.

[@mpsaf]

Thank you for this Simon! Love your content and your ultimate black metal guitar course! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Thanks mate!

[@oldgoattheantichrist3468]

@@SimonSmithGuitar me2 Im a pretty accomplished death metal player but I bought your black metal course its really good you are a great teacher and humorous. \m/ \m/

[@roderickbraganca]

nice one. even in acoustic it sound dark and cold.

[@crimsondeath7468]

This is how i learned to like and eventually love Black metal. When i was studying music living in a student collective one of other students who became a friend was a such a black metal fan and was playing it on his acustic all the time. I loved trad metal like sabbath and maiden and other melodic metal but i could not stand thrash metal as it was way to based on rhythm than melody. But hearing black metal on acustic made me realise that it is very almost more melodic than most metal. If it was not for the blast beats and vocals it would be the go to for anyone who loves melodic metal.

[@iblisofficial479]

So clean and precise

[@ramy_morke]

It's just beautiful...

[@helpalongyourwayiitx470]

Thanks!

[@blackmetalraider8081]

Simon this is beautiful and amazing. You continue to be such an inspiration and amazing artist. I think I may like this better than the original Emperor version 😊. You are THE MAN! Best channel of You Tube for me.

[@lmcov4]

Beautiful arrangement my man. Emperor is like no other.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

🙏

[@abhirupmandal995]

This sounds really peaceful

[@ryxarkhalyx]

MORE ACCOUSTIC BLACK METAL PLZ! ITS FVKING TASTY! 🤩

[@datyjo]

Гыг... Как будто музло из фильмов Тарантино. Great job!

[@tomdowney37215]

This is so good. Hail to you Simon.

[@richardkeenahan3803]

Fantastic and such an Iconic track

[@MrJoingi]

beautiful song

[@TheSuffocater]

This is great !

[@johnk9762]

My first time hearing this. I'll start learning it tomorrow. Looks like fun.

[@cirjames2540]

Great song and perfectly arranged.

[@d.minor_dissonance]

It's 11:35 pm, I can sleep now. Thank you Simon, beyond excellent cover! 😩😴😪

[@dvh5277]

Exactly Simon. The reverb is obligated.

[@Nordic1972]

This is awesome. I love your content. Thank you for doing this.

[@irvinmartinez7177]

Thank you. Black metal is still alive

[@ricardoportunhol3798]

Soy un novato comenzando a explorar con una guitarra criolla este genero tán amplio, gracias a estas versiones acústicas tuyas logro captar mejor y de forma más nítida las estructuras típicas en el Black metal más originário, muy bueno tu canal, gracias por la información.

[@andrzej3873]

it`s just brilliant

[@chestbuster1987]

Surfs up!

[@vonmarkowitz6649]

This is beautiful.

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

I love accoustic Black Metal!

[@pupu6oi74]

great rendition of a great song

[@AncientSpiritMusicFrom]

Greatful sounds.

[@wyatt2548]

So good 😮

[@vadimgrab3792]

Great sound!

[@martinschillaci]

Sounds great played on accoustic guitar

[@voronOsphere]

Sounds beautiful and dark!

[@morbidcorpse5954]

😂 I just commented the same thing up top.

[@kubricksghost6058]

The right way to play black metal on acoustic

[@albertopacheco2154]

That sounds beautiful

[@СергейЛитвак-я7у]

Awesome

[@vexxn2112]

So beautiful

[@saraivatoledo1842]

"I´m the acoustic Holligans " .Top \m/

[@stfwn]

Perhaps one of your best acoustic adaptations, and I'm not even a big fan of Emperor

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great work Simon, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Gandzi]

We needed this 🖤

[@anthonysuski9248]

Awesome brother!!! 👍

[@Monchito0425]

2024 present 💪🏻🖤❤️‍🔥🤘🏻 Things like this? Albums, songs, artists?

[@ДядяЛёша-к3м]

Хороший и полезный видеоурок для тех , кто хочет понять , как играть эту песню на двух гитарах . Хотя бы основные партии без нюансов разобрать . Ну а дальше уже сами , у кого насколько слуха хватит .

[@luiziferbehel3750]

Great job

[@nataliaalberto7450]

it sounds most evil!! Love it

[@Terrierized]

Some might say flogging a dead horse, but this horse is hard to kill !!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

It's an immortal horse

[@SteveCremulation666]

This is amazing

[@elixirize]

it's beautiful

[@benlong4071]

Would love to see a cover of exhume to consume by carcass

[@triggerdigga5682]

Hail to the king, baby🤘🤘🤘

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

amazing !!!

[@matthewlee7071]

Can you please do a guitar tutorial on Marduk serpent sermon I can’t find it anywhere

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Always good content 😁

[@Lennymakarov]

wow bro

[@bigdemi]

Awesome. Love the videos. Would you consider doing Celestial Deconstruction by 1349?

[@jurgenwerndl1139]

Wow amazing !!! Can u do Burzum accustic? Ea Lord of the Deeps mby 😍🤟

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Check my acoustic BM playlist

[@DaimonNeofotistos]

A very good and noteworthy cover! The acoustic sound brings out the darker elements of the song more...!!! A question: What model is the guitar? The sound it produces is amazing!

[@ОтецИосиф-к6ж]

А вот это то что я давно ждал !!! Жду акустики от дарктрона 🤝🏻🙏🏻

[@ОтецИосиф-к6ж]

Думаю у нас получится связаться только через почтовый ящик 🤝🏻

[@hellforgemetalart]

AMAZING! 🤘

[@antonioalves5418]

Amazing

[@СергейКураев-н5д]

FINALLY!

[@archthrone5815]

Sounds alot like "I am the surfing wizards"

[@UDT116]

Ea. Lord of the Depths

[@SeriAlexShow]

Another one great cover . Keep up your amazing work. Also I tried to search the reference for your guitard but couldn't find. Can you please tell me which guitard it is? Tx Found the other one that you used for the accoustic cover ( Tanglewood Sundance) but Couldn't find this one

[@Zsolti__]

Wow! 🔥💪🏻

[@user-ic7cj8lq9z]

FUK YES.

[@scottdavies2740]

Cmon brother let's get on bolt thrower !!!

[@pablopineda6901]

10/10

[@alekostorru282]

❤❤❤

[@simongrassl5571]

Nice Taylor! Which model is it? Nice cover by the way!

[@collinsgone5040]

sick as fuck

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

🤘🤘

[@Ricky.Paulus]

lux

[@kennybakerhvacr5751]

I miss the 90s

[@G3E007]

i miss second century BC

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

@@G3E007 Yeah, me too. Great poetry and music. And you got to see chariot races every Friday.

[@Mrvictorabreu]

Surf metal

[@bugai2900]

Дуже гарно!!!!Обожнюю акустіку!!!🤘🤘🤘Привіт із України! !!🤘🤘🤘

[@Nalsur_Vidyadharov]

👍🏻

[@_ESAB]

We need a lesson 🤘 Pls 😄 Or tabs

[@srnada5748]

Bra!!!

[@Barney_rubble983]

I was just playing this at 1.5x speed. Your welcome everyone

[@fuadfinally8707]

Never knew hank Schrader was black metal fan

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

You learn something new every day!