Animals As Leaders - "Kalimba" Official Track Stream

[@Ariakiri_]

I don't know why people are moaning about the mix, that snare is EXACTLY where it should be. This is a gorgeous mix, and a fantastic AaL song.

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

Reminds me of an ISIS album (the band not the terror group)

[@lemystere5345]

Yes; the snare is like the St. Anger snare, but I thought it combines well with the kalimba's sound. It has a very tribal sound to it overall. Then again, who knows; maybe they did it as an inside joke. But I would think they preferred its artistic quality and cohesion with the kalimba as well as the tribal-esque theme and rhythms. Also, if you listen to the tone of Tosin's guitar when he plays some of the clean chordal parts (04:07), they have a similar type of open, hollow, 'reverby' texture that complements well with the tones of the kalimba and the snare. So, there are multiple elements in the song that brings it all together, in my musical perspective. The beginning of the track makes me think of staring outside into nature while hearing wind-chimes in the early morning before sunrise.

[@AnwayPramanik]

Le Mystère good ear man

[@SlightlyInsane1]

If only youtube had more comments like this...

[@beatsalchemist6973]

Imagine if it had a sample of a djembe layered through the snare track ?? It would fill that space berry nicely...

[@Eggplant100]

It's good to hear Lars getting more technical with his drumming!

[@Captain1Planet]

ClimbingTheAggrocrag too bad his snare sounds like a frying pan

[@2WinGs2]

Tim suselbeek You didn't get it, did you Tim?

[@Captain1Planet]

Get what? That I hate this snare sound?

[@Captain1Planet]

Or that this song is really old?

[@2WinGs2]

Hahahahaha nah, you see, Metallica got a huge load of backfire when they released "St Anger" because of Lars snare sound, which sounded pretty much like this song we're commenting right here: Like a rusty can being hit with a bat.

[@the1zeldafan609]

This is like, the best AAL song to exist. I was absolutely blown away by that one breakdown. You know, that one breakdown.

[@williamthomas1248]

That off time drum solo though. Holy God that's the sickest breakdown ever

[@the1zeldafan609]

bro fuck yes

[@PostApocolyptica]

I love their jazz-orientated sound in later albums - The Joy of Motion and The Madness of Many are great - but I do honestly miss this weird synth-djent stuff. It feels so alien.

[@code.liplox]

What are you talking about? They were always jazz-orientated

[@thaddeusfromsonar]

@@code.liplox no dude this shit is borderline emotional instrumental shit

[@obliqueapplications8881]

EXACTLY. Luckily Tobin has heard the impassioned pleas of his fans and responded excellently overall in Parrhesia.

[@thechaosbuilder7925]

It isn't jazz, it is a double signature song, meaning two songs playing at once.

[@beatsalchemist6973]

Point to point.. it's always been classicalz jazzy, djenty stuffmyG

[@absence7445]

This might actually be my favourite AAL song ever.

[@jackmaguire1158]

Word

[@monkeyrilla]

Mfin same

[@LanceSaunders]

I like the snare sound. You can hear the tone of the drum, instead of just all hiss from the snares. Groovy song

[@TheBeefPudding]

Lance Saunders after 2:30 it sounds sick. before that.... na. sounds trash

[@blueskythinking4745]

Is this the Lars ulrich expansion pack for superior drummer?

[@JBrimBloodG]

guys, its ok to use a piccolo snare every once in a while, chill.

[@mercho_music]

But the whole song? Idk Anyway, the song gave me chills

[@code.liplox]

@@mercho_music It matches the kalimba sound

[@aylexmusic]

@@code.liplox Yea, idk why people are taking things at face value instead of trying to think about how it suits the song. The snare helps give a heavy, almost tribal feel to it! Neither matt or the producers are idiots, you can even tell it's intentional because a lot of the tone is removed past 3:06.

[@OnlineElvis]

I dig this track, this band knows how to write completely different albums and songs but in the style of AAL. Their every album has a different sound and this song is something I havent heard from them before

[@deadasfak]

it's absolutely great wtf people?

[@carlosdelhoyo2931]

+deadasfak que dijiste chavo?

[@elementalAMG]

Seems as though I'm in the minority here who love the sound of that snare.

[@Cruzbotix]

elementalAMG Was just thinking the same thing. I also like St anger just for the record... lol

[@gabegartzia3290]

elementalAMG Brofist. That snare sounds awesome.

[@Jjernsberger]

I love it too.

[@NoRainNoRainbow98]

The snare has a great cut through all of the complexity that's going on with the guitars. You can ALWAYS hear that snare, and that's a damn beautiful thing.

[@milesmayforth2130]

your not alone it is good... most of the haters don't likle it because ti doesn't sound like five finger death punch or three days grace... also remember audiophiles are only 10% of listeners.... the other 90% that talk shit on it didnt even listen to it... it came on while they were drinking their smirnoff ice and didnt sound like a pop snare so they raged at it

[@thegrimm54321]

Get ready for a Ka$cade of comments saying that this songs sucks and how they're going downhill just because it's heavy.

[@nx23057]

+thegrimm54321 Sorry but truth is this sucks big time... no sarcasm needed or anything. If you like it that's good for you.

[@thomaserak7]

+Reaki Ai no it doesnt mate that's just YOU'RE opinion, why do people always have to grade music it's not a fucking contest listen to it and enjoy it

[@DanyulYT]

+thomaserak7 its your opinion too. you're stating that its good. he's stating it's bad. Both of you shut up and move on.

[@draknyte1]

+MrMaganeese This is why the like/dislike system exists, so people don't even have to comment their worthless opinions.

[@kevins9210]

+thegrimm54321 well this song is way old so it's not "going" downhill, if anything they're coming up from it lol

[@neacsumihai5512]

I have been listening to this so much the past couple of days. I don't know any musical theory so I can't explain properly what hypnotises me about it but it's truly emotional for me. The intro to me sounds like some kind of droplets and they have that electrical touch. Then the whole song is just unpredictable and everything goes together so well. I can't predict the rythm or understand it but it amazes me. It's like when i was very little and i found things that i couldn't understand all around but they fascinated me. Also I love that ending glitchy part

[@bazdesh]

"The "encore edition" of the band's groundbreaking debut includes three bonus tracks -- "Wave of Babies" (first time on CD!), the previously unreleased "Kalimba" and a 2001 demo called "Orea" -- as well as enhanced artwork featuring 3-D imagery. Custom AAL 3-D glasses included as well! "

[@DavidGutierrez-sr9uy]

Phenomenal!! This band definitely brought something new to the table. Love their music.

[@Batoo21]

Tosin is a Beethoven of prog metal

[@mreddyfeelgood]

why only tosin...

[@Batoo21]

ok he is GOD of prog :)

[@David-rj1ru]

Beethosin.

[@guilhermetonon7267]

David McDonald 😂😂😂😂

[@bran8961]

Tosithoven.

[@stevai6732]

3:13 that background fade in lil woo doo loo is just.....no words. I love this track so much

[@monkeyrilla]

Just caught that sound....

[@stevai6732]

@@monkeyrilla I'm not a huge fan of this type of music even but AAL does it so right. Technicality meets melody at its finest with an edge of metal.

[@gSWG3R]

2:06 gives me chills. That sound is so big and powerful.

[@moxshyfter]

I actually like this a lot more than their newer stuff. Totally not the popular opinion, I know, but I think the more electronic sound worked better for what they do. I can't really get into most of their new songs, but their self titled remains to be one of my favorite albums.

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

I honestly think that trashcany sounding snare sounds pretty cool

[@markspeza4853]

Easily the most interesting and engaging track they’ve ever done. Why it wasn’t officially on the album is beyond me.

[@troyjackson3623]

Hope they play this tonight when I see them with BTBAM and The Contortionist. Definitely a good track to be revived.

[@blueskythinking4745]

They won't lol this song is so old

[@paulhobbs175]

I bet that concert was epic

[@JasperEnsenat]

Siqest lineup fkn ever

[@rolandlemus203]

I LOVE this song, its a shame I haven't heard sooner, and why he isn't playing this one during NAMM's or on rotation for appearances. Probably the most dynamic mix of everything they do, and YES, the drumming is outstanding. Just my 3 cents on it, if you don't like it, listen to their other songs, can't please everyone, but wow, this is awesome! \m/!

[@ManguEry]

'' Kings as Crimsons''

[@eliwatchedthat]

I lost my shit at 2:30. God damn what a phenomenal song... I always loved the self titled album more than any of the others.

[@JasperEnsenat]

Instant classic, just add water

[@kakobala]

It's good to hear the progress through time. That's why I enjoy this particular song.

[@Sagalusss]

i love how every single kid with a mac is now a sound engineer. internet still amazes me.

[@LOLAP95]

Love how you bitch in the comments OLD MAN. Get with it or get lost noob

[@guilhermetonon7267]

Satan Just shut up

[@phillycheesesteak6177]

Honestly this one stands out from most of the other songs they have. One of the very unique ones!

[@Hurricoaster]

Fantastic addendum to phenomenal debut.

[@JHoffHassler]

I'm gonna add addendum to your debut. Biotch

[@JohnCrichton]

***** ill give you an addendum

[@OdnetninAdlez]

***** Hey! Big fan of your work :) I didn't know you liked AaL! :D

[@Hurricoaster]

Love* not like lol

[@OdnetninAdlez]

***** Awesome to hear! They definitely need more exposure.

[@user-qc6pg6ef6h]

Holy damn this slaps. Some of the best music ever made right here, in my opinion.

[@danielrichard1451]

This is the classical music of the future, the music that the A.I overlords will enjoy while their ever expanding extremities probe and colonize the known universe... This will transcend.

[@Tarbashh]

I heard about these guys some time ago, but never thought to check them out until today. Holy shit, this rules!

[@David-rj1ru]

Welcome. just intime for a new album to be dropping, this month.

[@bryanlewis8777]

3:03 - 3:06 The high hat open close is beautifully placed

[@joeyhathaway8447]

This is the kind of precision and specificity Matt Garstka seems to have popularized and transmitted to the world of drum enthusiasts

[@vinnyvdrums9620]

@@joeyhathaway8447 for the record and not to bust your balls it’s me on drums, not their current drummer. I recorded this in 2007 during final exams at AIM

[@datmane5921]

@@vinnyvdrums9620that’s really cool, were you their original drummer or was it only for this track?

[@vinnyvdrums9620]

@@datmane5921 basically I was, founding member and all that. Making this band was our intention even when Reflux started working on our debut album for Prosthetic.

[@datmane5921]

@@vinnyvdrums9620 what had happened?

[@Hablefiu]

Very creative song, and the grooves blew my head off.

[@martiruhay]

St. Anger's drum returns

[@SeaweedChampion]

Yeah guys, it's totally KZbin compression that turns great sounding snares into St. Anger and glorious AxeFx II tones into Pod 2.0 fizz, I totally understand how compression works.

[@trust4jab]

Christian Reardon and you know this how? this song is a demo the compression has nothing to do with the snare.

[@trust4jab]

Yea i didnt catch it, my bad

[@milesmayforth2130]

i actually like the snare sound on this track... it doesnt sound like every other snare on all those pop tracks u listen to tho so i bet it is just painfull to your inexperienced ears. btw i have a degree in engineering and youtube compression shouldnt be a problem if you know how to format your music for streaming properly... which this im sure was done professionally so that snare sound was intentional... anywhoot go back to your miley cyrus and lil wayne.... this aint your gig

[@caixiuying8901]

Christian Reardon > people that confuse data compression with audio compression

[@GoodCarpet]

Miles Mayforth you take prog too seriously.

[@kayvoee3295]

I love the snare tone on this track

[@Jeffkingson]

this band changed my way of listen to musics.

[@jwallace6913]

oh my god, this is fucking filthy, how have i not heard this track until now

[@katzkatterson7403]

LOOL. I thought of that song ,,Kalimba,, for win7

[@patrefkorwa9371]

Epic

[@matthewcurtiss7557]

I really like the bass on this animals as leaders song lol. Really cool. very different and much more atmospheric

[@joeyhathaway8447]

this piece is a distillation of heaven

[@NicoSilence]

Tal vez, una de las mejores composiciones de AAL, intro y outro epicos! ♥

[@Newzealand261]

Give this song a few days before you rate it. It usually takes a while to actually appreciate aal songs.

[@nbguitar]

Dope.

[@samdibb7978]

What's everyone's issue. This songs intro is sexy as fuck. The song itself ain't even too bad

[@martinkorn2668]

People this is the new era🙏

[@blueskythinking4745]

This was recorded in 2008 lol

[@Seeshaay]

It's better to say that this is futuristic

[@5150serg]

4:07 the heavens open up...and everything will be ok. One of the greatest interludes I’ve ever heard...it’s a shame it only happens once. But I guess that’s the point. Listen to the song again.

[@NormanLippold]

could become my favourite AAL song

[@vitorpezzuti]

this song is so ridiculously good. I wish they played it live =/

[@drizztdourden6502]

this is totally awesome!

[@Blue_Nova707]

>Ib4 mixing is bad it's their unreleased track

[@Hypnobong]

Dusan Stevanovic I wish people would slow down and read first, lol.

[@SVNG77]

I personally like it, it's different

[@jeger679]

SVNG77 Me too. Quite nice!

[@GabezPolanski]

3:06 holy sweet epicness

[@absence7445]

0:00-0:18 has such a cool atmosphere.

[@glumi5565]

metal is love metal music is the meaning of my Life ♡

[@manuelsotelo4242]

right out of my soul

[@voxstelarum]

A St. Anger's type of snare but well damn used. Terrific song.

[@Niaxe111]

This is some good newage prog :3

[@Gvk795]

Love the snare, lmao over all the discussion about it

[@tyrellblackwell6573]

I hear alien creation speaking , in harmony with earth eternities away.

[@monkeyrilla]

3:51 , the guitar chord while the drums are fucking it up.... Induces goosebumps

[@BOOOOM182]

I will say, that kalimba part is pretty cool

[@SebastianTinajero]

My ears enjoyed this very much

[@lordguirk]

hercules, hercules, hercules this is some rawwwwwwww sound. can't wait to hear the rest.

[@twaxx2226]

i L O V E! that snare.

[@m2recordingstudio]

OMG! Coca Cola can instead snare?

[@therockmilan]

This Is Fuching amazing ....

[@monkeyrilla]

The drums AFTER the drum solo are hard as fuckkkkkkk

[@sohamchowdhury8249]

The snare (if it is that) reminds me of the right member of a pair of tablas. :P

[@brendanerskine4158]

Yeah I know it's all about the guitars but it's great to hear a bit of bass prominence as well.

[@Markinboardies]

Everytime this intro start people around me are like : hey man your phone is ringing im like hum no man its the next song playing.

[@vykroft]

gotta love the kalimba phrase

[@xTathoonx]

the fucking best song I've ever heard xd

[@lsyk8153]

FYI to all the people bitching about the "mastering" you probably know nothing about mastering, if you do... read it and weep: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analyzed: Animals As Leaders / Animals As Leaders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Peak RMS Duration Track -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR7 0.00 dB -7.93 dB 5:24 01-Tempting Time DR6 0.00 dB -7.22 dB 4:27 02-Soraya DR6 0.00 dB -7.46 dB 4:01 03-Thoroughly At Home DR6 0.00 dB -8.73 dB 6:10 04-On Impulse DR11 0.00 dB -12.81 dB 1:04 05-Tessitura DR6 0.00 dB -7.00 dB 4:23 06-Behaving Badly DR5 0.00 dB -7.61 dB 5:32 07-The Price Of Everything And The Value Of Nothing DR6 0.00 dB -7.38 dB 6:41 08-CAFO DR5 0.00 dB -6.41 dB 6:08 09-Inamorata DR9 0.00 dB -11.91 dB 1:44 10-Point To Point DR12 0.00 dB -13.14 dB 2:07 11-Modern Meat DR6 0.00 dB -7.40 dB 4:14 12-Song Of Solomon DR6 0.00 dB -6.77 dB 5:30 13-Wave Of Babies DR7 0.00 dB -8.99 dB 6:38 14-Kalimb DR10 -0.08 dB -12.55 dB 1:57 15-Orea (Demo) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of tracks: 15 Official DR value: DR7 Samplerate: 44100 Hz Channels: 2 Bitrate: 246 kbps Codec: MP3 ================================================================================

[@blueman912]

Haters gonna hate on that snare.

[@kylerscott8522]

1:37 - 2:00 is awesome

[@jacobl655]

That snare drum though...

[@t3hm4zn]

Snare is fucking awesome.

[@DavidMcmenemy]

Thank God AAL got better. Also, that snare, lol.

[@tolovesophia]

i think this is a cool track. purchased the disc and just listened to this again and still enjoy the shit out of it. the beauty of music as art is it is subject. a critique says more about the critic than the artist.

[@zerolullabiez]

It's a fantastic addition to an already outstanding debut LP.

[@other1658]

I saw AAL last night in Des Moines, IA right after Contortionist and both bands blew us away. I don't criticize bands as a rule since God given talents are not mine to judge.

[@ConnorArbiter]

Named after one of my fave instruments!

[@smokejc]

Connor Arbiter The ukelele?!

[@miserirken]

Connor Arbiter the dildo (??????????????)

[@ConnorArbiter]

The... Kalimba. lol

[@denismarushchak9943]

that sounds as demo. actually, like really old/early demo.

[@terran236]

sounds like they forgot to reprogram the midi. When you take midi straight from guitar pro, the snare (40) plays as a rim shot type sound in Superior/ezdrummer. Dont know what to call it. (not a drummer but i know this sound!)

[@BlueDragonscale]

Nice song! the sound is fine imo

[@Whenallelsedesert]

Come on guys this is fucking sick!I love this track the section at 4:00 is freaky awesome

[@supnegus7711]

Did Misha Mansoor program the electronics / drums for this track as well? I love the intro lol.

[@down7unedpc740]

Lars snare sound, but Lars couldn't play this in his dreams ;)

[@nuke97]

You guys are f****** nuts. This tune is incredible.

[@trust4jab]

please, about the snare sound, if you dont like it dont listen to the song they have other songs that dont have this snare sound... IMO I like the sound of the metallic snare it reminds me of 311s snare sound. I think it intensifies the drum sound, its unique and not like every other tight snare sound used in every other band. Just my opinion, but I respect others opinions but the likes far outweigh the dislikes of this track so I think it sticks

[@hubertvedere4574]

There is a reason why unreleased tracks haven't been released, a reason that labels have no interest to understand, so, obviously, shitty b-side is shitty.

[@normansaurikov9183]

what the sound effect at intro before marimba playing?who knows?!

[@HeroSpiderman]

Like it!

[@randomketchuppacket9537]

4:07 is mai favourite part.

[@user-hf9rq9xr2o]

I like it. I feel like most fans of the band would. I think the comments section only shows extremes, those who really don't like it, and those who like it enough to defend it, vice versa. So, to the folks it may concern, don't feel discouraged by all the negativity.

[@Cestariarts]

Very underrated song

[@MyLOLPwny]

I don't know what has happened, but Tosin was pissed.

[@normansaurikov9183]

From 0:00 - 0:14 what kind of noise is this? Can’t find.... please help to find that sound?!

[@TonythekillaB]

I wanna see someone play the Kalimba part