ASK THE FRO #5 | Q & A Returns!!!

[@tarkenton3895]

Sound like Toska! BUT To possibly appeal to the bigger crowd to (because everyone wants it) sound like karnivool!

[@j3tztbassman123]

I'll second this motion

[@kiko2129]

SOUND LIKE TOSKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aitorr5292]

BEA: Chapman Guitars Relic/ML3 BEA/BARITONE+ 2x Victory VX The Kraken+ 2x Victory 2x12 cabs + various effects controlled by the Gig Rig DAVE: Chapman Dave Signature basses+Darkglass microtubes head+2 Darkglass cabs+ various effects ;)

[@timvinck]

@@aitorr5292 But that's not without busting the bank ;)

[@ChaseDougie]

Tim Vinck go to 22:42 of the fire by the silos -making of video there is a clear shot of his entire board

[@AMBowers29]

Sound like Toska, please.

[@ChaseDougie]

Make it but post it to this channel?

[@ChaseDougie]

satellite wish. If you watch the FBTS documentary you’ll see the entire pedal board. He more than likely used the built in effects in the boss ms3 for his ambient sounds

[@patybanana643]

Yes,please, Sound like Toska

[@pappsco54]

Yes yes yes yes yes......brilliant

[@Momiyama808]

Rabea" To be Fair" Massaad.

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Momiyama808 Rabea "In a nutshell" Massaad.

[@pauldavis3904]

Hahahaha

[@pauldavis3904]

Sometimes the simplest things are by far the funniest

[@calumwilcock9180]

Sounds like toska/dorje

[@anthonydevito1298]

Can I just say, I am very very glad that TOSKA does not have a vocalist. It's like listening to a symphony. Somehow, a vocalist seems like it would take away from it: I have never felt as incredibly moved or emotional about a song with a vocalist as I have with instrumental music. Emotions aren't words, they're feelings, and music like Toska shouldn't have words it seems to me. :) ps just bought your signature guitar and I adore it.

[@RabeaMassaad]

Thank you sir! Means a lot, and I appreciate the honesty

[@babyfknblu]

i agree but only because i dont know a single metal band with tolerable lyrics. i fucking love metal, i love screaming, but these god damn lyrics always have stakes that are way greater than a personal level and the suspension of disbelief that is required of me to relate to them or feel something for them is just too much. its always about gods or kings or worlds and hordes and i just cant bring myself to give a heck

[@babyfknblu]

that being said, toska makes me feel things more than even other instrumental bands do. dunno what id do with myself without them.

[@eckharteric]

babyblu not even meshuggah? I think they've got some good lyrics. Karnivool and Tool as well!

[@babyfknblu]

@@eckharteric yes, but like rabea said, there arent so many of those just hanging about. im glad toska didn't get a vocalist that would do them any less than perfect justice. i fuckin love shuggah

[@johnw5734]

Love the sound of your guitar "voice". You know all the standard techniques and yet your sound always comes through.

[@tskjek08]

Oh my goodness!!! What you play starting around the 13:30 mark is utterly sublime. I had to replay it several times. Gorgeous!!!

[@eduardgiss]

Thank you Bea for the great music. You inspire me every time I see you playing. SOUND LIKE TOSKA FOR BUDGET

[@treyspears913]

The congress video actually made my mother start crying because she felt a certain type of emotional energy in the story line. Very well done, inspiring as always.

[@stephanfuchs7891]

Rabea, the explanation to the music videon is just perfect! Straight into my heart and mind.

[@soejrd24978]

SOUDNS LIKE TOSKA

[@mikerolli9469]

Great vid Rabea. Loved your comments on the "Sounds like Toska" requests, keep it humble. You're an amazing guitarist and one day some guitar shop will make their own "sounds like..Rabea", keep it up.

[@timvinck]

Sound like Toska! :)

[@josiahmaxwell10]

Sound like a toska

[@benhuguenard8391]

Tokyo is amazing! It is easy to get around and the people are just amazing.

[@TheSaniwaa]

And yea, sounds like Toska on a budget, even with VSTs or whatnot, that'd be dope

[@MetridiumMoose]

Sounds like Toska would be deadly!! I wanna see Matt thumping out some Toska riffs on bass too!

[@johnjoy1318]

Need way more of these ! Good balance of questions and shredding.

[@andigray2883]

Sound like Toska!!! I'd love that

[@BLVINEOCKERMVN]

I absolutely love the tones you achieve man. You’re tasteful playing is always so inspirational. Think you could give a rundown on your audio interface hardware? I got rid of my Mac, now on a PC, and need some new pointers on where I can get started recording! Thanks Bea! You’re the man!

[@eckharteric]

Haven't heard the white dove riff in a while!

[@cortical1]

Hey Rabea, I've wondered for some time now: Which bands and musicians from the "golden" prog rock period (my generation) do you like most? I'm talking about the era that includes (let's say) ELP, Yes, (old) Genesis, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Rush, Pink Floyd, and their brethren. Thanks!

[@fenrisform]

SOUNDS LIKE TOSKA!!!!!! I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!!!! :)

[@GazMoz78]

I think you need to start playing your 2 custom shop Strat's and your new Tele live with Toska and Dorje. I watch pretty much all your videos and you're always noodling the riffs of both bands on the vintage reissue guitars. To my ears it sounds INCREDIBLE, so much detail in the vintage style single coils. Come on DO IT, DO IT NOOOOOOWW!!!!!! ;-)

[@jonaslindenskovnielsen7067]

Sound like toska -> +1!

[@angush7294]

Can we have a shootout of all your fuzz pedals? Been a while since a fuzz video

[@scottrrand37]

Rabea, you are a great musician and guitarist. I really like your demos and various videos. This is my first "Fro" vid, but I LOVED listening to your description of your video as I was working on the computer. Your description was great and it sounds like a great video, but I couldn't help laughing because it made me think of the guys in Spinal Tap describing their stage setup for the Stonehenge portion of the movie. Thanks for being a great guy and giving me a good laugh. Rock on.

[@Liam.Hardy.Music.99]

I'd love a sound like Toska!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Rabea you have a much better feel and more soul than some.

[@dennisbutler8393]

You are a MONSTER PLAYER bro! Love your videos!

[@ivanroberts2447]

That tele is sick bea ,never been a tele fan but that burst with binding is outstanding in its field mate.

[@erikhernandez2990]

Any chance of getting a video about your amazing ambient playing?? Like what keys, tuning and modes you prefer.

[@charliehilton9794]

Hi man! Awesome work with Tosks recently, it’s been brill! What is your view on Dream Theater and John Petrucci in particular?

[@johnbeamon]

Sound like Toska! Also, I would be super excited to see you recreate your base Toska tones on your Helix. I find Minotaur, Archetype Clean gain 5-8, and legacy Chamber reverb comes close. It helps that I've got a signature ML-3, because that bridge pickup has the distinct midrange you use a lot.

[@jacksorx]

Sound like Toska!

[@vitocoglievina2530]

Sound like Toska.. yaaas !!

[@slowPhil95]

Great to see Q&A‘s are back! And please dont get a singer for Toska :)

[@JDODify]

Always intrigued me... you have three tracks armed on your screen. Top one is your vocal mic, assume one of the others is from your load box... the 3rd one? Also, are you just listening though your monitors or do you also have a cab in the room?

[@kyleboggs1966]

I would love to see a rundown of your gear, pedalboard, etc and some of the riffs, how they're built with your gear. Doesn't have to be a sounds like, just like a rig rundown type thing

[@peterlawson584]

Are we likely to get a rundown of the thought processes behind all of the songs on Fire by the Silos like we did with the songs from Ode? I have my own narrative that I play through my head when I'm listening to the record and I really wanna know if its anywhere near your thought processes and intended narrative. Also Sounds like Toska would be awesome.

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

Hey rabea first off happy new year to you can't wait for another year of awesome videos from you, My 2 questions are 1)What is the best way to conduct a practice session and how long should you practice for ? 2) How can i play with confidence when you have say family around etc that can cause distraction, because i like to play at home when its quiet then its easier to concentrate, how can i over come that issue if you like, i have played live before in front of about 100 people at a wedding but can't get over that confidence barrier at home ? Keep up the great videos man

[@jyanikjy]

Definitely need a sound like Toska!!!!! C,Mon BEA

[@craigsi16]

How about a sound like Karnivool? Covering bass and guitar

[@JebusJeeb]

Y'all don't need a vocalist! Keep Toska as it is.

[@VictorEMusique]

Have you tried Cashew "milk" in your coffee? I tried oat as you once suggested but meh... tried almond, soy etc....gotta try the cashew...

[@piotrmanka4722]

Bea, you and that Tele, Man.. It just fits you like hell, most elegant juicy and classy sounds. Just killer! I just wish it is your next main guitar..

[@giulioevangelisti8634]

Would be great to see sound like toska. But in general to see more sound like videos from you and Matt. I'm missing you two so much ahahah

[@InvictusBananman]

Maybe not a Sound like toska but in the past you guys did a few rig rundowns which i really liked. Especially with dave doing funny sounds

[@ultrabounce]

love your channel man.how did you become good at playing guitar? what's your practice routine?do you put a lot of work into music theory or do you just learn what you really need for the type of music you are playing? keep up the great work!

[@AlbusBand]

I’ve recently gone back & watched/listened/gotten into Dorje a lot. With Rob’s vocals progressing to incredible heights, I’m super excited for the next chapter in the band. So, how many songs have you guys put together so far, how many do you expect to eventually record and will you hit the states? Much Love from Chicago, Aaron

[@Psychograce93]

Awesome stuff, Bea & John! Btw, sounds like Toska! Nothing wrong with a little self promotion ;P

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Sound like Toska. Also, how did you play with blindfolds on in the 'Congress' music video?

[@louiscoutellier120]

I'm actually in a tone research /struggle with my ax8 modeller and I'm aiming the kind of tones you're using in toska.... even if I watched every single video you have on your channel,especially the one you go over your dual amp rig setup , I'd love a sound like to Wrap everything in one video... that would be the best way to start this new year for me !!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Love ya Rabea keep doing what you do my brother.

[@jeffmabe4158]

I DEFINITELY wanna see a sounds like Toska!🤘

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Fro...when you coming to San Francisco, bro? Live you're stuff! ROCK ON!

[@booyeah304]

Hey man, I really dig your playing style and both of your bands are killer! Any thoughts on a tour across the pond in the US with Toska? I'd be psyched see you guys live!

[@mynx_uk]

QndA hey Rabea first 5 pedals for Prog Rock 70-'s style like Egg and Caravan would use. thankyou.

[@meneerverheij]

I loved your recent review of the neural dsp Plini amp sim. it sounds amazing when you play. However, when I try, all my guitars sound more or less the same. A lot of compression and highs, clearly digital. Can you do a q&a on how to get the best sound from your amp sim and studio monitors? Would be greatly appreciated.

[@SRG1131]

"Chris Cornell, Corey Taylor. So it's a bit of A TALL ORDER"... I see what you (probably unintentionally) Did there BEA! 😏

[@ereiwaz]

So here's one... What is it that fender do so well that allures you to their guitars?. Also love your work and sound like toska please.

[@peds7099]

I have said this before and will say it again. Sound like Extreme Sound like Periphery Sound like Karnivool Sound like TOSKA

[@fenderbender9907]

Sound like Toska without busting the bank! I'm fairly certain that if you advertise it in your next video, most of your subs will gladly watch it, and that's sufficient if you're worried about the video being disregarded.

[@kaloqnkalaidjiev4249]

Hey Bea, you awsome dude! I was always wandering about that synth in the back. I kinda started gettigh into synths and i love the part in when genghis wakes, so can you please share more about it?

[@cianmay684]

Bands to listen to for similar heavy, ambient riffing, chords?

[@bradbeilby]

Thought about doing a sounds like Extreme? Both by busting and without :D I still watch your cover video of Rest in Peace. It was awesome !

[@johnmiller7035]

Is there any subgenre of rock or metal you’d like to experiment with, Toska has the prog stuff, Dorje has the hard rock stuff, would be interesting to see you take on something like black metal or power metal, and what subgenre of metal would you say you listen to the most

[@seanhuntley6722]

When you tracked the new album, did you record dry and add your effects later to make effects levels easier to alter in the mix? Or did you just "print" everything to "tape" all at once? If recording with all your effects, are you also doing a DI track so you can reamp if needed?

[@jonasbacker1]

I would love to see a sound like Toska episode!

[@AmericanMe]

We played 8 shows and was there for 12 days in Japan. Totally awesome!!!!

[@MattyK-USA]

Damn, I forgot about the new Tele! Sounds a treat, mate. 👍🎸 No questions, no suggestions. Just a fan, man 🤔

[@LucasvonH]

Sounds like Toska!! Would be great to see how you use the Mesa Flux Drive with your Kraken! :-D Your tone is killer!

[@wjveryzer7985]

Ask a musician anything!! all questions of traveling tips ughh

[@tonehunter8755]

So happy with the line "if anyone out there does those vocals......... Well" hahahaha.

[@jodiallardice1500]

Sound like Toska!!!

[@KaoswareMetal]

Yeah I'm the first question ! Thanks a lot for your answer !

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Reaba fantastic sounds and would love to share a pint some day, Jeff in LA USA

[@Aelmal]

Dude, you don't necessarily have to couch it as a Sound Like Toska, but maybe a "Sound Like Yourself" where you give us your fav rig/pedals etc etc maybe do the same for the other Andertons guys. Just a thought?

[@AndyBarkerBass]

I'd love to see proper in depth rig run down for toska, especially Dave's board, and how you achieve the weirder sounds and filter sweeps etc

[@beforetheburial5605]

Hopefully if a sounds like Toska happens, we can get Dave to come along and join everyone as well, that’s be awesome

[@jeffruebens8355]

I have used SONY earbud speakers for years- they sound good and last for many years. Got to like the Japanese and South Korean cultures, and the guitar and vehicle and other stuff they build for price and quality.

[@KrishinPillay]

Sounds like Toska~!!

[@MrScrofulous]

Maybe you could audition Clint Boge who fronted The Butterfly Effect, who, apart from a few gigs this year, have not done much for a while.

[@Bierce88]

Out of all the newer multi fx's units witch would you choose. I know you like the helix because of the variax integration, but in your opinion who has better sounding effects?

[@jeremiaskoe5737]

I'd love to see a Toska sound like. You use an incredible amount of expensive gear, and many effects, so I'd love to see, if you can re-create your tone on a much lower budget

[@unionanimal24]

Bea, you have an amazing and very unique tone! Very saturated, articulated attacky and gritty wether your using a telecaster or one of your sig models. Can you please tell me how your achieving this monster tone? I bought a jvm and 2 of your sig models bc of this tone as you showed in a video few years ago demoing yr jvm410 however I cant replicate it at all. Please advise how you achieve it Many thanx

[@kamba666]

You look good with a Tele. Sounds fantastic. Witch pickups are in that beautiful thing?

[@danchapman7958]

Sounds like Toska!!

[@keithlambson]

Yes! Sound like Toska!

[@johnnyfavorite3377]

Sound like Toska.

[@johnnyfavorite3377]

Bea, I notice you seem to prefer hotter bridge pickups. What are your thoughts on more vintage output humbuckers?

[@jo_krach]

Dude, you seem to really love that tele. And I understand that, absolutely. When i started out I thought those teles were boring, but now my mind is changed and holy fuck I want one so bad.

[@DavidHunterChunkyRiffs]

Great stuff! Do you have any tips for mixing using just headphones? I don't have the option of using monitors, just a pair of Beyer Dynamic DT 770 headphones. Thanks!

[@makozma]

Congress is my JAM! \m/

[@Rumbleman99]

Question! How to you find picking tones in a professional recording situation (such as with your new album) re variety of amps, cabs, guitars and settings etc. Vs tones at home or gigging? I often find my home and demo tones are not appropriate when it comes to proper tracking and the gain has to be dialed back and the tones retweaked.

[@Skeletor4753]

I have wanted a toska sound like for a long ass time bro, also maybe do one rig as a baritone and one with standard scale for variety? Either way i think it'd be sick

[@kevinminor2836]

i think sounds like toska would be sick man!

[@jackreeves6452]

What is your approach to arrange Toska songs? Love al your stuff :)

[@davidkeane2399]

@Rabea : Only the one little thing .... Lurv the beard dude. Lookin' saucy!

[@jetblack7044]

Sound like Toska