AVIATIONS "Blink" (Official Music Video) NEW ALBUM "Luminaria" OUT NOW

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Directed & Produced by - Sam Harchik
Videographers - Sam Harchik & Brian Krahe
Editors - Erez Bader & Sam Harchik
Colorist - Erez Bader
Crew - Brian Krahe, James Knoerl, Eric Palmer, Adam Benjamin, Werner Erkelens & Richard Blumenthal
AVIATIONS is...
Adam Benjamin | Vocals
James Knoerl | Drums and Percussion
Sam Harchik | Guitars
Eric Palmer | Guitars
Richard Blumenthal | Piano
Werner Erkelens | Bass
Music written, performed & produced by AVIATIONS
Vocals written, engineered & produced by Adam Benjamin & Sam Harchik
Drums engineered by Seth Manchester @ Machines with Magnets
Piano engineered by Jake Subin @ Ghost Hit Recording
Strings performed & engineered by Richard Blumenthal
Additional Strings on Coma & Blink by Luisa Marion
Flute on ‘Blink’ performed by Christine Barham
Produced by Sam Harchik
Mixed by Adam Bentley & Sam Harchik
Mastered by Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street Mastering
Artwork by Florian Renaux @florenaux
LYRICS:
Cares such a scam
When they hope you’ll fail
Care for the freshest air
We say we need inhaled
Careful
You’re asking for too much
While living in mud
I reach for the gun
(Barely out alive)
There’s no governor to their fumes
(Money to keep you home at night)
A simple few control all our news
Can’t afford to play again
(Barely out alive)
Will I understand who’s being used?
(Money to keep you home at night)
Don’t shelter me from all of the gloom
Give me wisdom so I’ll know
Something’s strange
The TV breaks and I’m still sane
And it’s not what I want
Isolated I refuse to
Copy my brain
Clone myself with such disdain
And it’s not what I want,
I’m sorry you won’t
Define me now
It’s gone (blank)
I’m willing to act on my fate
If there’s death
Suffering, I’m invested in
Sell first, selfish rot
A pretty bull makes the elephants roar
We must come to
Realize that in our
Wake we’ll build the way
In absence
Our mindless masses are
Constantly awake (Constantly awake)
Heartbreak to find
But I think you might
See through the lie (See through the lie)
Closer today
Could this be the way (the way)
To separate? (to separate!)
Heartbreak to find
But I think you might
See through the lie (Through this lie)
Could this be the way?
Could this be the way?
Could this be the way?
Doubt disappears
A legacy you need to let it flow
(Woah-oh-oh-oh)
I’m willing to act on my fate if there’s time
(Woah-oh-oh-oh)
I’ll hold you near
(Woah-oh-oh-oh)
Better to mend than deny youth
I’m at a loss for words
Blameless but I’m at a
Loss for words
Blistering but I’m still
At a loss for words
Confident but I’m still at a
Loss for words
(But I’m not lost)
I’m at a loss (Care)
One day I’ll prove the essence of its
Worth (ful)
Won’t live by laws that dictate the
Worst in lives
Keep those passion-filled eyes
I’m sorry you won’t
Define me now
Something changed
I’ve made my own escape
And now I’ve cleaned these stains
Isolated I refuse to
Copy my brain
Clone myself with such disdain
Cause it’s not what I wanted
I’m sorry you won’t
Define me now
(It’s gone blank)
I’m willing to undertake
If there’s death that brings
Peace to me and all others in my lane
I lose focus
If it doesn’t go this way now
Can’t accept this waste
But we’ll make due
We’re out of time left to pretend (Woah-oh-oh-oh)
(It’s over now)
That one of us could bring you back again (Woah-oh-oh-oh)
I’ve had a hard time giving in
(It’s over now)
For so long, so long again
Can’t afford to play again
Give me wisdom so I’ll know
So I’ll know
We’re a different kind.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Love everything these guys do! Best musicians in the game rn

[@sharchik916]

😭 This warms my fucking heart. Thank you Finn you're a legend. Proud to be the FreeBSD of music.

[@mjstories7181]

I disagree with a lot of your takes, but I've always respected you as a music critic for speaking your mind when it's controversial. I completely agree with this take and I respect you a lot more now lol.

[@user-pj4hz4yu7q]

Welp. Your video this morning brought me here. So, mission accomplished spreading the word!

[@bushleague3472]

Am I the only one hearing parallels between this and Dance Gavin Dance? Far more highly developed, but in the same sonic spectrum much of the time.

[@wolfsguitarden740]

Same...video I saw today brought me here

[@JamesKnoerl]

Hey fam, thanks for being the best

[@justinsheetz2796]

No u. Git got

[@themikehypothesis]

Dude you are the best.

[@adambenjamin2692]

Crazy how I'm in this band and can't stop listening to 8:28

[@jasopiate]

This comment really snuck in here. But I was just listening to this for idk the 82nd time by now, and as soon as I got to that part I was like "we do not even deserve this whole tail end section here" AOTY, bless.

[@timd2789]

Can't blame ya I just wish their singer put in a nice layered harmony right at the drop

[@GoldFinalStarmanDXJr]

Great show in Chicago!

[@TheGringuish12]

@adambenjanin2692 brother before that fake ending your voice took me to places, specifically in a world where Erik Kalsbeek never left textures and the world was perfect again Thank you ❤ never shut up king

[@TheGringuish12]

Also come to Chile

[@RuFi0000000]

This is one of the best songs I've ever heard. Like in music...in general. I just had to sit in stunned silence after it finished. The amount of talent and effort, pure compositional skill, the way it evolves and changes, the way it builds and builds to a grand climax. I'm shook. The way all of the difficult parts fit together perfectly like a puzzle and brought their own unique contribution to the overall sound. The way the vocals glue together all of these interesting, interchanging musical parts and invoke the overall emotion of the song. The massive harmonies with huge, huge reverb as the song builds. The mixing/mastering sounds like it's many steps above the last album, as well. I felt like every part had the perfect amount of space and presence. I have that feeling like I just saw a UFO and I have nobody to tell. I'm just looking around like "holy shit. this just happened." Like I genuinely believe this is a masterpiece. I don't want to use cliche words like that, and people can think whatever they want of this genre, but I truly believe this is one of the best songs I've ever heard and it's truly outstanding in every way. There's no way the band didn't feel that way themselves when they listened to the final cut for the first time. They have to know this is really, really special.

[@garfield2193]

Many thanks for that post, it did make me laugh 👍😜

[@infinityfactorial]

I'm going to keep this simple: Thank you. Thank you for coming back from that hiatus, thank you for honing your sound to become the very best version of Aviations, and a major thank you for crafting this album. I happen to enjoy A Declaration of Sound quite a bit, but this just works on a different level. Incredible...

[@timepaintertunebird8160]

The muted piano and triangle quiet part at 3:10 is insane. It's also insane that this song is 9 minutes long and it feels like 3.

[@ericwisel4015]

You guys are so original. You sound like Aviations

[@iHatchy]

My son who is 19 months cant get enough of this song. He is invested in the whole thing. Love this stuff. Keep it up boys!

[@Zundfolge]

I'm actually more excited for this release than the new TesseracT album (which I am still excited about ... September is gonna be lit).

[@xSulky]

Both scratch different ends of the prog spectrum. Really excited for both albums also.

[@DearFreja]

Holy smokes. This is just incredible song writing dudes. YOu guys always deliver but this track in particular is just next level from you. Needs 100x the views.

[@cauapaulon167]

Simply wonderful, my guys, i have no words to explain how this song cuts to my heart, Aviations always brings joy and warm feelings to my life, the feeling of that life could be happy and joyful and not just surviving everyday, i love you my lovely cozy metal band, love each dude, Sam, Benja, Blumen, James, Werner and Eric, you guys have a special place in my heart, always a big fan! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Love it. Reminds me of Disperse, Jacob Zytecki's old band

[@sharchik916]

So fucking sick thank you ❤

[@Oithissucks]

Goddamn. They've done it again. The most diverse, musically inclined metal band out there.

[@Kyemech]

I love this song dudes ❤

[@KomatoseFGC]

Seeing Eric being so happy playing and doing these side shuffles brings me so much joy. Y'all made me fall back in love with music and reignited that spark for me. Thank you.

[@VoidMaker407]

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@StandardRefill]

How can a song be so peaceful, floaty, yet so intense and passionate? I feel like I could listen to this in any mood. Love what you're doing, thanks for warming my heart y'all

[@FoiMal123]

What a gem of a band. Here through Olly Steele

[@nastynatetpc]

The piano and bass stole the show in this track 🎉

[@JamesKnoerl]

That's cause Churd is the GOAT.

[@stcmattb]

This is such a well-written song! Each instrument and each section is so intricate, yet it all comes together just beautifully. I'm legit blown away.

[@danielwade1978]

Going to catch the gentlemen opening up for Wheel in Chicago 😁

[@Seducingly]

I still remember finding this band from watching "shit djent kids say" YEARS ago. Been a fan ever since. So amazing to see their evolution, keep up the amazing work

[@JamesKnoerl]

Meshuggah?

[@marcussurles659]

This is freaking phenomenal! Track goes dummy hard! This is my introduction to Aviations...I think I'm in love...

[@aviationsband]

welcome to the circus

[@dreaminginnoother]

You guys are sick. One of the very best prog bands around right now.

[@seanbucke]

Well this is stunning

[@bok3rnes425]

Beautiful Song ❤❤❤

[@driftless7134]

A music video for a 9 minute song?? I like these guys already.

[@NickAcker]

That triplet James does at 5:05 is the coolest thing I've ever heard.

[@JamesKnoerl]

I'll teach it to you if you make sure I get big heals on my reinhardt main tonight. :D

[@NickAcker]

@@JamesKnoerl I just saw this and I'm pretty sure I did not heal you nearly enough...

[@crowing3886]

It's soo crazy how what, 13 yrs ago i think i found out about you guy's when you were instrumental only getting more members 😂 You guys have evolved magnificently.

[@JamesKnoerl]

Bruh that makes me feel so old.

[@peperonikiller]

Wait until you hear there's kids out there born after 2000 buying alcohol. 😅

[@crowing3886]

​@@JamesKnoerlyea, I remember I found out about you guys from a youtube bassist i watched doing a few song, and he was the bassist for a second lol. Shareef I believe was his name.

[@ashleyFOXCULT]

god damn; I fucking love this band.

[@SloeElvis]

It's so many things at once and yet one can feel the cohesion somehow, like the chaos is "aimed" somewhere. Coma took 50 listens to understand, this one probably 100+ lol

[@AdamBentleyMusic]

Love you guys - always will 🥰

[@aviationsband]

Thanks you champ!

[@TheFinalIllusion]

Who are you and why weren’t you blasting through my speakers sooner? There’s something really special and natural here. There’s no star in the song, just a beautiful composition. Everyone sounds so damn good, nailed the mix. Bravo lads. Can’t wait for more!!!

[@kronowski]

Wow. I was watching one of Finn's videos where he threw Aviation in at the end, recognized Sam Harchik from college over a decade ago, gotta say he's carrying the Berklee flag strong here. This is some of the most inventive, fresh prog I've seen in years. Congrats guys

[@aviationsband]

BRO ADAM IS THAT YOU?! Holy shit hope you're doing well man ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hoppe111]

The next great song!👍 I can't wait and I'm so looking forward to the New Album "Luminaria"

[@CO6883-o3c]

Everyone killed it here. But I gotta say James made my jaw drop. You gotta calm down with these evolving drum skills my guy.

[@popolamusic]

you guys rule

[@JoshMolczyk]

This is so complex I can't even remember how it sounds when I'm not listening to it. How in the world do you guys remember how to PLAY it!?

[@thetej1098]

This band is the definition of "perfection"

[@michael_schulte]

Album of the year 👏🏻. Not single song that doesn’t hit hard. Incredible job and please come to Salt Lake City!

[@MrNicholas791]

How have you guys not exploded yet? Your songs are so beautiful and so well written. You guys continuously get better and better. I’m so happy I found you guys last year.

[@jamescalistro7871]

Utterly freakin' BRILLIANT!!! Exceptional!!! Wonderful composition, great interplay between all of you, gorgeous vocals, all your individual technique(s) serving the song. - This is super, super cool, guys!!! Love it!!!

[@jakeharmon542]

Okay time to preorder the album

[@matter311]

AOTY hands down already. You guys are everything I love about music combined. Gonna have to order some shirts and the new album fosho!

[@TheHotDingo]

This band takes me to places I've never thought I could go. Amazing.

[@jimmygott]

Blink, Coma and Safehouse have been my favourites so far really keen to hear the rest of the album! Only 2 more days!

[@ryanpritt4849]

Fire. Maybe my favorite of the singles.

[@zackcochran4924]

Yes 😍

[@morjens111]

Amazing song!

[@filthymitch]

Don't even have a record player, but pre-ordered the vinyl anyway.

[@sirissr]

Coming back to say that I'm still listening/watching 'cause it's still just so, so good!

[@andrewholderfield7319]

I have been blasting this non-stop. You guys are just incredible. Everyone of you are just amazing musicians. Adam's vocals and lyrics are powerful. Jame's drum fills just hit so damn hard. Sam & Eric's riffs are smooth and technical. Richard's piano playing is so elegant, and Werner is the best bass player ever. So much groove. All these incredible talents put together make a masterpiece of music and are the greatest band ever! I'm so excited for the new album.

[@JamesKnoerl]

Bruh hell yeah glad you dig it! :D

[@novelacontada]

I love this band sooo much !

[@kevinduffy3684]

Another Awesome Song ! ❤🇺🇸🎼

[@joshualegroulx9629]

Amazing stuff everyone! Great music and great cinematography!

[@davidciscwhite8994]

😊😊i just listened to this again for the 100th time sent it to a prog musician friend of mine. Never heard you guys before. Totally blown away..like i told him 1 listen is not enough to absorb and appreciate the landscape of intricate flows. Anyway best of luck ..and please dont breakup breakup..no one else out there like you guys..❤

[@scottrgarland]

H O W ? !

[@CO6883-o3c]

Won't make the live stream but just wanted to say I can't wait for someone in the Prog scene to wake up one day to a message linking to ANY of your music vids/songs, be slapped in the face by it, and ask if you guys wanna tour U.S. with (insert band here) cause I will be front row. It's gonna happen sooner than you think. *cough* likewiththeContortionist *cough*

[@aviationsband]

we would be absolutely honored to share the stage with them

[@Saoshi_]

most anticipated album of the year

[@ryancozzolino7832]

3:32 WATCHING THIS BACK FOR LIKE THE HUNDREDTH TIME AND I JUST NOTICED RICHARD TAKING THE TOWEL OFF OF THE PREPARED PIANO AND THROWING IT THAT’S AMAZING.

[@mjstories7181]

2:26 is my favorite part of the whole thing. That is SO tasteful and sounded different for you guys! I'd love to see some more "guitar duet" songs where you're primarily playing harmony or counterpoint. You're so good at it! One of my favorite songs anyways.

[@joshisdriven]

struggling to figure out who the star is! fantastic.. a treat to the ear. unique and fresh. I love it. This is my first exposure to aviations.... instant fan. It gives hardcore metal but jazz instead

[@zzzzzz69]

them smooth blast beats lol

[@KenKaercher]

Complexity of motion is a beautiful thing see and in this case, hear.

[@nickkeegan3513]

Every song you guys make man, I swear it's like taking a trip through the cosmos. MIND BLOWING!!!

[@andrewneehall5664]

Preordered a CD and one of the shirts, I've been anticipating the preorder more than any other album release this year. This one is gonna be special!

[@ChaboyAnthony]

the squad just keeps increasing goatage

[@JamesKnoerl]

SQUADVIATIONS

[@danielmaiermusic94]

You guys weren't kidding about this being the best song. Holy shit this was good!

[@JamesKnoerl]

There's still some bangers! There's something for everybody on this record for sure! :D

[@danielmaiermusic94]

​@JamesKnoerl they're all bangers for sure but this one is special

[@insightguitars]

I really like your music guys, so different and unique!

[@godaylibanio]

Very nice my fellas, what a badass video you made in Blink! I have the feeling that I'm watching an anime opening in the best Zillion, Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya, Thundercats, Silver Hanks style. This is Cozy Metal, long live Aviations ☄️📷💯✈️💯📷☄️

[@aov7647]

Why this band have only 7k subscribers??? Are rock n rollers are missing out this band???.

[@ohbxnny1093]

musicianship UNMATCHED! Can not wait for Luminaria

[@Gatormontana]

Holy shit

[@enriqexz]

Just discovered you a few days ago due to spotify discover weekly. Absolutely hooked, you're great can't wait for your new album.

[@aviationsband]

So sick! Praise the algorithm!

[@andyj3345]

I’m at a loss for words

[@quaxta]

Your album has been probably my most anticipated thing to come out this year. Amazing job as always guys.

[@TheGringuish12]

Just came over to this band, instant love, which is a rare thing for me. Looking forward to be absolutely obssessed with you guys in a couple of hours from now, and so excited to listen to some of this stuff for the first time so I can let myself be impressed

[@godaylibanio]

My fellas, Aviations is the Perfect Band, you guys play too much!!! Me sinto tocado, honrado e privilegiado em poder ouvir esse e todos os singles que lançaram até agora. Obrigado! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@watermelon1221]

definitely the most well put together prog rock band rn, there's not a lot of prog rock bands that reach out of the typical scope yet are very melodic and faster paced with the vocalist

[@j.landino5660]

you guys should tour worldwide, you need to share your music with the world (live). Outstanding musicality, amazing gifted band.

[@JBtheJMB84]

7:08 onwards, they bring all of the flavors together for a masterful dish of musical genius! Those vocals are otherworldly.

[@MizuRino]

What a brilliant record!

[@Wolfhammered]

This is great! Maybe my favorite song of the summer.

[@aviationsband]

Made it just in time haha

[@narutobroken]

Someone please edit the chill teaser into main song, it’s so good

[@zipscool]

Oh my god, I thought Coma was where this album might peak but holy shit you guys just roll out banger after banger after banger. Cannot wait for the full album to drop!

[@isaiahscott5243]

You guys should come to Atlanta, GA

[@shawnriffninjareacts7316]

It just pisses me off that Cbat has 4.1 million views and bands like yourself get so little views. Love the music!!!!

[@ddaaggeett]

Rich, love the shirt dampening

[@loonyman83]

another good single. Can't wait for the full album release

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Love this composition so much. Aviations really know how to masterfully blend the heavy sound with prog chord changes and very lush ambient sections . The vocal production and performance is outstanding too. Every instrument stood out and carried it's own weight in the song.

[@ryancozzolino7832]

This is going to be one of the best albums I’ve heard all year, which is saying something considering what’s been released this year.

[@ThePrivateMatcher]

once again, you guys have absolutely killed it! love everything about what you guys do! never stop!

[@eXyliad]

This is pure art. So smooth and flowy. And the energy! Y'all are shining. I wish more people could feel all the feels I get when I listen to you guys

[@andrewlitfin1977]

This is so good omg

[@sherrypalmer7368]

Yahoo!!!

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

This song is a masterpiece! It is truly an amazing work of art!

[@user-ir2eo2xu6i]

you all should be more known!!!! should be nominated for awards,.. this is so good!!! just nasty! love it!!!

[@aviationsband]

bostonmusicawards.com/vote/ we actually finally got nominated if you're looking to support :)

[@moldyspoon3]

So happy I discovered you guys this year. This is one of my favorites songs of 2023. It is just flawless

[@lwar296]

I'm willing to act on my fate if there's time......genius line.

[@sirissr]

Brothers, this is SO GOOD.

[@sirissr]

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS It's so, so, SO good

[@JamesKnoerl]

My dude. Thank you! :D @@sirissr