ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Lippincott

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[@MyLOLPwny]

I always appreciate bands releasing official lyric videos.

[@ryanlong3455]

😂

[@JimiMarvin]

Your one of "those" people...

[@divinefallfromgrace]

Careful, you! Or I'll get Pinkie Pie to stalk your dreams. 😬😄

[@Coryiodine]

One thing that always impresses me with animals as leaders isn't just the music per se, but the production behind them. The production itself is a masterpiece with all the little background guitars, tones, alien soundscapes and glitches. There's a masterpiece underneath this masterpiece just layering. It'd be impossible to not be this badass with that amount of awesome production and sense of what needs to be there even if its barely audible. It's fun to listen to just the background of animals as leaders songs too. This song has like underlying invader zim vibes being layered with awesome atmospheres and classical vibe.

[@thomashinds3308]

This is one of those songs that makes you a bit frustrated and distraught because you'll never create anything even close to this quality.

[@thomashinds3308]

Believe me, I try.

[@49I9IIend]

unless you're a member of Tool, Protest The Hero, Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Meshuggah, etc

[@thomashinds3308]

King Crimson, Opeth, Gentle Giant.... Plenty of bands are crazier than this, but I personally don't think I'll ever be able to match this. But i'll certainly try.

[@seniorzolo3433]

Are you talking about songwriting or ability? If it's ability, I can remember when I was younger thinking "there's no way I'm going to be able to play 'Rust in Peace...Polaris'"...and then one day I did. If it makes you feel any better, try to come to terms with the idea that not even Tosin Abasi or John Petrucci are perfect guitarists; Chris Broderick said in an interview that there are tons of things to always be learning on the guitar, and that since there's so many he has to prioritize greatly. He's right.

[@ihuntfortheleak1334]

***** Any place I can check what you've written dude? :) With what you're into Im totally already interested XD Especially this and Akerfeldt senpai....

[@KCYON]

There's something about this song. I wouldn't expect it to be my favourite off of The Joy Of Motion, but it is. It's just so good in an inexplicable way!

[@AdamRobertshaw]

Really? Wow... I thought this track was really dull and boring.

[@technicolorserpent]

Adam Robertshaw Least boring track in my opinion. This one has a lot more depth and atmosphere to it.

[@KCYON]

Adam Robertshaw I guess it's all about perception of music!

[@GiakMind]

I totally agree. Best track of this record :D :D

[@Drums4Life762]

it grooves pretty hard dawg

[@Demiurge66]

Tom Lippincott he's a great jazz guitar player musician look him up, thus this song was inspired by Tom Lippincott.

[@aestheticwolf7769]

Really? How do you know?

[@orilevi1123]

@nick donzanti lmao gotem

[@pasongara4891]

I will not sleep on Lippincott. Thanks.

[@robzea4011]

Tom was my proffessor and teacher for years, absolutely awesome guy!

[@guitarlizard19]

3:05-3:27 is by far one of the most moving parts of an instrumental I've ever heard. So well done. Tosin is truly the best of our time. He is the Alan Holdsworth of today.

[@averagestatelesssinner]

True, today's Holdsworth without sounding or even trying to sound like him.

[@jimijumper]

Can we get a high five for Matt Garska's work on the drums? It just brings it all together...

[@patriotschannel1336]

I completely agree!!!! The man is a genius percussionist!

[@Ryanopuffs]

This song is the biggest grower out of all on the album for me. Thought it was pretty lackluster when i first heard it, but the more you listen the more layers you notice. The video enhances the song so well too.

[@brazwen]

I've seen AAL twice. Both times equally amazing.

[@DannySarbs]

AAL played this live and nailed it note for note, maybe even better than the recording! What a band.

[@thekon1298]

1:58 the groove man.

[@thekon1298]

:3

[@NickGroves-iv7mx]

It’s very gross indeed

[@calvinwendland8373]

i love how most of the music video is made with milk, soap, and food coloring.. its an awesome trippy experiment.

[@Shr3dward]

Very nice atmosphere around 1:20 onwards… love that riff, so simple

[@deadasfak]

These lyric videos are getting old!

[@chaddebeau0308]

haha this isn't a fucking lyric video, idiot. There's no lyrics in this song.

[@jkelly451]

Chad DeBeau I'm pretty sure he was making a joke...

[@bparrish99]

Chad DeBeau Congratulations! You win the Dumbest Guy On The Internet Award for 2/27/14

[@ganondorfchampin]

Chad DeBeau You seriously don't see the lyrics in this video? Like that one swirl totally made a "dddoossssooodundunoooo"

[@kenflesher6672]

Chad DeBeau r/whoosh

[@CrazyItalian7469]

This was amazing live.

[@VaanBeast226]

Wether I'm blazing or not, this is a pretty video to look at.

[@MikeyMikeTV]

these lyrics speak to me on a spiritual level

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

2:40 stole my heart, this is epic song writing

[@dreamingdeso]

Feels like it came out just yesterday, yet somehow I feel like I’ve enjoyed this album for decades. ❤ AAL always set themselves apart, but this album really changed EVERYTHING.

[@McbrydeWithaY]

I don't know what the fuck a 'lippincott' is or means, but i'm 100% sure this is what one would sound like.

[@xOnimpulsex]

Tom Lippincott

[@McbrydeWithaY]

Logan Inman Thank you. This makes sense.

[@McbrydeWithaY]

***** Also a jazz guitarist

[@cyberbri6899]

This band is one of the best PROG bands I've heard!!

[@tylerishyper3467]

There like meshuggah where the balance perfectly between beauty and aggression

[@nenissaK]

Yeah, both bands have great lyrics :)

[@tylerishyper3467]

nenissaK sarcasm

[@nenissaK]

Tyler is Hyper Yeah, really only AAL has great lyrics

[@tylerishyper3467]

nenissaK people must love you man...

[@nenissaK]

Tyler is Hyper They tell me "fuck you" every day :)

[@Dawidopatowski]

HuH! This song makes me so warm and calm >.

[@michaelrene2551]

Theres just something other-wordly about this song and kascade its just wtf ...thats awesome!

[@zamponha]

Nolly killing it on bass!! Holy shit, such a good sound!

[@AlpaGeno]

I thoroughly enjoy this song. Those visuals are an absolute bonus as well.❤️

[@biggin92191]

They'be got these guitars sounding so great. Amps/pickups handling all 8 strings so well. Really an accomplishment.

[@Dismal626]

Why is nobody mentioning how awesome the video is?

[@kshayk0]

it's basically soup on a milk

[@mallemall012]

kshayk0 looks dope tho :/

[@jollyjollyO]

kshayk0 I wouldn't be surprised if the liquid swirly stuff was CGI. A lot of the "emitters" look CGI'd as well as some of the patterns which are literally constructed from those wave things.

[@OhDelta9]

jollyjollyO The only thing that's CGI is the very simply done soundwave visualizations, the rest is literally just swirl dyed liquid filmed with either a water proof camera or through a clear container. Not very hard to reproduce but simply visually appealing.

[@yurasuka8624]

because they're busy reading the comments instead!

[@pancratiumangel]

I was writing an essay about Descartes when I put this on, and surprisingly it helped my thoughts flow alot better.

[@lugn.9632]

Could be interesting to analyze the possible links between cartesianism & Animals as Leaders, might prove pretty interesting

[@BrandonButaneBute]

Their music enhances the right hemisphere of your brain which is prone towards shapes and visuals. Behold the kaleidoscope of your mind.

[@RainySpheres]

***** There's no actual evidence of left/right hemisphere of the brain corresponding with any such difference.

[@BrandonButaneBute]

RainySpheres "The right hemisphere is mainly in charge of spatial abilities, face recognition and processing music. It performs some math, but only rough estimations and comparisons. The brain's right side also helps us to comprehend visual imagery and make sense of what we see. It plays a role in language, particularly in interpreting context and a person's tone." Source www.livescience.com/32935-whats-the-difference-between-the-right-brain-and-left-brain.html

[@soostheman]

RainySpheres Have you taken any psychology?

[@Dhieen]

+Jacen Solo Seems to be okay with TOOL

[@BrandonButaneBute]

Dhieen Tool is good.

[@clustr6806]

8 years later, (2/26/2022) it still rocks.

[@oscararmando5106]

Tosin, Javier, and Matt are outstanding. The album so far is phenomenal! Each album is just flawlessly composed.

[@marmac7467]

Awesome visuals.

[@Chozal]

So glad AAL are going down a more organic and musical route, this is the band I want to hear since the first album. The only worthy ""djent"" act for me.

[@Chozal]

***** Uh I must confess I didn't know about it, but thanks for the recommendation !

[@chinox1996]

animals as leaders is more of a progressive technical metal band instead of djent, its just the use of 8 string guitars that gets them labeled as "djent"

[@mikepostdrums]

Chozo Tull Yes! Organic and musical is exactly how I describe this album.. and Matt Garstka! Both the debut and sophomore album were robotic. This is my favourite Animals album by far.

[@0i0l0o]

what about Meshuggah?

[@BryceTackes]

Mike Post Matt wasnt their drummer for the first album

[@Camcuat]

Years later and still can't get enough of this record. Damn these guys are good

[@ziggy9403]

I can't stop replaying it...

[@maxnewellmz8025656]

like is that bad?

[@jackr2970]

Same here!

[@JoeyBullet222]

I will never forget my first LSD trip to this. It was glorious obviously.

[@jackalienbaddoggy749]

In Animals As Leaders I trust

[@gurvijaybecker]

Interesting trivia..this song name is actually the surname of Tom Lippincot. He is a jazz guitar player (uses 8 strings!) and happens to be Tosin's inspiration !

[@TylerSwartzenburg]

Little Cliffs of Dover reference in there at 3:18. That was cool.

[@und9r]

+Tyler Swartzenburg can't hear it, when in Cliffs do you hear that?

[@thebrokenpuppet2714]

I hear it! only slightly, though

[@twostep919]

I noticed that too, was happy to see your comment confirming I’m not crazy

[@grievous56]

Such a sick track. Tosin and Javier never fail but Garstka is a genius!!!

[@jed52]

I think he provides some much needed groove to their music.

[@temporaryonesix]

Seems like Misha would be responsible for any drum improvement you notice.

[@grievous56]

temporaryonesix What do You mean?

[@VeriOriginal]

If the album consists of tracks like this, it is going to be a wild audio adventure. Thank you for providing this sneak preview :D

[@MetalForeverImmortal]

more than the music, I really love the visual art. the swirling colors. its awesome.

[@nightlighter117]

It's the food color, milk and soap trick.

[@Draks1507]

Welcome you Nolly!! Glad to hear you splaping around.

[@KenFarnham]

Tosin: Hey Misha, give my song a name.

[@voxextremos22]

Matt Gartska is a fuckin beast on this song!!!!! The drums make this song good!!!!!!!

[@JoshRudi]

i agree but this song is good anyways, tosin abasi and javier reyes are incredible

[@voxextremos22]

Ya I totally like the mestis vibe at the beginning

[@Space_Chief]

It's a real shame Matt played like shit this past Monday in Tampa. Dude was getting lost constantly, dropping and breaking sticks left and right, then had to restart two songs after the first few measures.

[@therealshug]

Space Chief Matt Halpern?

[@Iggyweeps]

Space Chief Honestly I think that was more a product of all the chaos before they actually started playing (I know it wasn't his rig that was halting things but still...) None of them played their best (which is amazing because they still ripped everybody a new one) but I'm sure the kinks will iron out. 'Twas the first day of the tour after all

[@homersimpson2963]

3:28 - I love how they structure that riff back in again. 🤘

[@KirkWilson86]

Lippincott blows my mind every time I listen. It is the quintessential Animals as Leaders track!!!

[@shugganize]

The only album that I have any hopes for in 2014.

[@SON56ioaltro]

Veil of maya

[@shugganize]

Original

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

Conquering Dystopia. 'nuff said

[@tomaskacer8360]

I think new Ne Obliviscaris and Fallujah will be epic.

[@bazdesh]

chon..

[@thebloodychord]

This is so good. Definitely buying this album.

[@dspannplayspiano]

The first time I heard this one I had an intense eargasm. One of my favs.

[@HWCWTD]

It's a while since I've had the shivers listening to a song 01:44-01:57. Think I'm going to love this album.

[@dudefolife210]

3:55 is the most metal thing ive heard in my life , the emotions it gives off in that small area of time in the song is haunting and impressive

[@Knosferatu]

+dudefolife210 not really. It is dark but not metal.

[@truthfinder1016]

Let instrumental be instrumental music.

[@PJ_Ponders]

+Arthur Resendiz AMEN!!!!

[@blueskythinking4745]

Instrumental band releases instrumental music fans complain about the possibility of vocals.. You can't win

[@sillymonkey829]

This should really be called "Various Liquids Behaving Badly". Beautiful and mesmerizing video.

[@dtrocker15]

This music & video is so weird & awesome i don't know what to do no more!

[@KaraethonOfficial]

Sooooo sick! I personally didn't like Weightless as much as their self-titled but I'm digging this! It sounds a lot more fusion influenced than their previous two albums.

[@HaZexHD]

the more you learn theory the more you can appreciate weightless. And tosins music in general. Weightless was just pure musical genius. And this album so far is great.

[@KaraethonOfficial]

***** I don't particularly think knowing theory has anything to do with it as I know zero theory but love music that is clearly theory-driven, I just think it was my opinion at the time. I have since listened to Weightless again and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Somnarium is probably my favourite track :)

[@jenjamek]

Arran Cook As Tosin said, Theory really helps. If you don't play an Instrument, I understand that you don't know any but if you do, I highly recommend learning musical theory.

[@joshuaalexander7313]

***** I've taken six years of theory formally & had jazz instruction (i'm a drummer) for two now (on my way to Berklee hopefully) & I think Weightless was the most disappointing record of my entire life to hear, coming off the heels of the inspiring, groundbreaking self-titled album. It lacked greatly the same melodic feel of the self-titled, had no guitar / drum parts that blew me away (see: CAFO, Song of Solomon, Thoroughly @ Home, etc.), the production was bland compared to the lush, organic atmosphere of the self-titled, & I honestly couldn't tell the difference between most of the songs still after ten or more full listens (whereas in the debut, each song inhabited its own world of sound & was instantly recognizable). It's really interesting to see someone arrive at such an opposite conclusion I did - especially someone also into the technical / theoretical constructs of music. (Not coming at you aggressively - just surprised by yours - and others - passionate praise of the album).

[@KaraethonOfficial]

I think the more theory you know, the more you can appreciate the theory. I don't think the amount of theory you know affects personal music tastes. 

[@austinbarnes8936]

This probably leaves the guitarist of Intervals sitting there like… "Fuck now I have to learn how to rip this off?" …. Sets down guitar

[@iplaylespauls23]

Tosin's playing has cleaned up a lot since the first album, and it sounds like he actually has decent vibrato now! So pumped for this album...

[@adhoccerswings]

Effin masterpiece, still love it

[@Metal555Fan]

How come no one mentions 2:37? That thick bass is just too good!

[@darylgonsalves6222]

Just when you think Tosin was gonno turn into Misha 2, he pulls a 360 and goes back to his classic roots

[@CunchwapSupeme]

just saw these dudes live in north carolina. highlight of the year so far!

[@tomwilliams8591]

from listening to this song on the winter sampler to now, its grown on me more and more each day, fantastic track!

[@182daysofschool]

Groovy as fuck.

[@JTR1Cinema]

Holy fuck I chose the right video to get baked to.

[@chrisficarra2154]

Going to see them on Monday in Boston!!!

[@bartlettj79]

Already got my tickets for the Sacramento show!! Fuck yes!! Loving the new song too!!

[@kvncldrn]

2:38 That run is totally 100% Misha. Taken right out of Zero, love it.

[@trevor1550]

I watched this while I was high once. Jesus Christ, what an adventure. Highly recommended to do.

[@Icanplaytehdrums]

gotta agree, its tight. showed it to a friend of mine whos musically inclined but never listens to this type of stuff: blew his fucking mind.

[@Simulacrum1310]

Trying that now. I'll report in a minute

[@andyp123456]

Don't need to be high to get hypnotised by it. Love this track too - probably my favourite on the album, along with Physical Education.

[@r.9158]

Once? I do it every day. HAHAHAHAHA.

[@DyslexicTurtle]

Try it on LSD

[@brizzlex1919]

i KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS LITTLE TREASURE

[@LetotheBlue]

These guys are real geniuses, so much passion and inspiration within 4 minutes...can't even believe this kind of gem exists.

[@kbkarthikbabu]

does tosin even know there is a time signature 4/4? :P

[@devvystorm617]

Probably just rolls a D&D d20 and says "Fuck it. We're playing in this time sig" Lol

[@XxXgabbO95XxX]

Of course. Thw wowen web main riff is 9/8 in the first mesures, then it's 7/8 and 4/4. xd

[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

Karthik Babu I'm just curious, we're all musicians here right? Because I don't think anyone else would geek out about time signatures lol

[@zdesigns2802]

TheSamuraiApocalypse i concur

[@eden_machine]

To be fair, a lot of the music they write is in plain old 4/4 but it doesn't always sound like it is.

[@Psyphonyx_Life]

Pre-Ordered Red Vinyl .. =)

[@AbeCastDrums]

This is the AAL I love!!! Can't wait for their new album to drop!

[@stinkybojangles4128]

Listening to this album while blazed outta your head is a surreal experience

[@AscentToZenith]

This video looks like they took different colored dish soaps and put it into milk.

[@ransommay6606]

you take drops of food coloring, put them in the middle of a saucer of milk, and then let a drop of dish soap hit the middle. Craziness occurs.

[@kirjian]

2:01 - 2:21 twenty seconds of AAL domination

[@Necromechanicalistic]

Those designs are super trippy.

[@miahband]

Tosin is developing astronomically as a composer. Their show in Toronto was mad good.

[@chicken6111]

I'm getting such a different vibe from this album so far. BUT GOD DAMNIT IT'S SO GOOD. I love this band.

[@KazeSenshi2929]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lippincott may refer to: People: Charles E. Lippincott (1825-1887), American politician Joan Lippincott (born December 25, 1935), American concert organist and organ professor Joseph Wharton Lippincott (February 28, 1887 - October 22, 1976), Philadelphia book publisher, naturalist, father of Joseph Wharton Lippincott, Jr. Joseph Wharton Lippincott, Jr. (1914-2003), was head of Philadelphia publisher J. B. Lippincott & Company, now named Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Joshua Ballinger Lippincott, founder of J. B. Lippincott & Company Richard Lippincott (Quaker) (1615-1683), English Quaker and an early settler of Shrewsbury, New Jersey Richard Lippincott (Loyalist), an American who fought for the Crown during the American War of Independence Places: Lippincott Library of Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Lippincott Mansion (also known as the Melrose Hall) is a historic site in Ormond Beach, Florida Companies: J. B. Lippincott & Co. Philadelphia publishing company, founded 1836 by Joshua Ballinger Lippincott Lippincott a brand consulting firm in New York City Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is the current name of J. B. Lippincott & Company Magazine: Lippincott's Monthly Magazine a defunct 19th century literary magazine published in Philadelphia Fiction: Andy Lippincott, a character in the comic strip Doonesbury.

[@brandonmiller5786]

Kaze_Senshi I thought it was named after the musician Tom Lippincott.

[@DavidHeubner]

Yep, named after guitarist Tom Lippincott. Tosin talks about it at the start of the Lippincott: Guitar Center session video

[@KazeSenshi2929]

I pasted that list because I didn't know why this music had this name, Thank you.

[@Haakhe]

Tosin's sig sounds incredible! Love the sound of the low 8-string.

[@carpedei_]

Best song they have...

[@sarumadaki]

So much more good than the first track

[@squiresuzuki]

very much more good. wow.

[@GRiMHOLDx]

A good idea when making this music video is that instead of using just water, milk, coloring and washing up liquid. They should've added some sparkling water. Im sure that would've made some cool patterns.

[@KobZen]

Great song. What a groove man!

[@tchristiansen907]

Amazing! They seem to be progressing with each album getting better and better. Can't wait to see them live.

[@LoganCovers91]

This is what a lyrics video for Animals As Leaders looks like.

[@olsonandfriends]

im trippin balls on acid right now this is a FUCKING AWESOME MUSIC VIDEO direct to me to the rest

[@bjdickerson4578]

Im definitely intrigued

[@Viktor18896]

It's amazing. I listen to this band since they started and i still love them. They had improve a lot since they start and i'll listen to them all my life.

[@devingauthier2933]

I always get that first riff stuck in my head. This whole album is incredible.

[@sidp3676]

This was by far my favorite album of 2014. JFAC's upcoming Sun Eater looks like it'll be beast as well, sad thing is, AAL always falls under the radar during the votes for album of the year, which is a fucking shame. I honestly think this is their best work. The first album was great, but the drum tracks sounded raped once in a while. Weightless was so disappointing for me, I love AAL but it felt like a Tosin Abasi solo album - no melody, just complicated techniques meshed together. This album really swerved away from that. I hope this band goes on to become legendary.

[@mikepostdrums]

Sid P I agree. This is their best work by far. I was completely blown away by the debut at the time. Weightless was a disappointment for me. But this.. this is fantastic. Matt Garstka is the shit, and both Tosin and Javier have grown so much. Oh, and THAT BASS.. thanks Nolly!

[@AstroTorch]

Ah, prog metal is a niche subgenre in an already niche genre (metal). So I don't think it's unreasonable for AAL to largely unrecognized by metal hammer & the like. Much the same way I don't expect chart music media to be recognising metal in general. That's my take on it anyway.

[@gottapee5]

meh weightless was the album i first heard by them. as soon as i heard that thumb slapped into to an infinite regression i was immediately hooked and thought they had one of the coolest sounds i've ever heard. fucking real. so awesome. joy of motion exceeded my expectations by worlds... love these guys

[@76madhur]

***** Actually there's no Matt Halpern on the first album. It is all programmed drums (which Misha was a part of, so that might explain why you thought it was Halpern) . Sounds very realistic though. Matt Halpern has never played on any AAL albums. In fact Navene's drumming is only heard on weightless.

[@lalakuma9]

OMG SUM1 PLS MAKE A LYRIC VIDEO NAU PLS

[@brazwen]

+lalakuma9 You should be disappointed. AAL were caught lip syncing at their concert.

[@daonpa]

+brazwen XDDDDD

[@stylis666]

+brazwen lmao :D

[@sean45642]

+lalakuma9 please no.... =)

[@chertsBass]

BA NUUHM BANUNA DU DUMM

[@sharannarasimhan8241]

Just noticed that the visual effect changes in the video everytime the time signature in the track changes. Its cool how much of thought they put into the making of this video and song

[@GRiMHOLDx]

Sharan Narasimhan "Joy Of Motion"

[@adamherron557]

Everything this band does is flawless. Ridiculous amounts of talent.

[@kareldeprez3952]

When you've got talented musicians like that, making music as magnificent as this, why bother with singing?

[@hunteranderson2320]

This is one crazy carwash

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I have tickets for LA and I have the album pre-ordered. Their last two albums are incredible and I'm loving what I'm hearing.

[@bobbert59]

saw them in bmore and it was amazing

[@grapereaper1]

bobby eddy Just saw them in Boston and I was blown away. Amazing show can't wait for the new album.

[@houdini1595]

First time i ever heard this album i listened to it in its entirety 5 times in a row. Completely faced on fluff. It was a tearjerker. Heavy and angelic. Beautiful in every right.