AVIATIONS 'Captain No Beard' (Official Music Video)

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Aviations performs "Captain No Beard" from their latest full-length album "The Light Years"
Written & Produced by Aviations
Recorded by Aviations
Mixed by Sam Harchik
Mastered by Ermin Hamidovic
Directed, Shot, and Edited by Sam Harchik
Additional Editing by James Knoerl
Aviations is...
Adam Benjamin | Vocals
James Knoerl | Drums
Sam Harchik | Guitar
Eric Palmer | Guitar
Werner Erkelens | Bass
Richard Blumenthal | Piano
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All these up-and-comers don’t know what’s coming for them.
To live by your mother and smother all chances meant for men.
Layin’ in the home-bed, just tossin’ and turnin’ at night’s delight.
Our greatest spot of vulnerability, how can we not look back?
Don’t look back.
Decisions that affect almost ten years I have next.
In choosing my own career, did I do wrong?
Did it come from the edge unknown?
Maybe I’ve been wrong all along.
Take off towards the hills or else.
It’s gone away from me
It’s gone away from me this time
It’s gone away from me
It’s gone away from this time
All these up-and-comers don’t know what’s coming for them.
To live by your mother and smother all chances meant for men.
How can we not look back?
Laid-out scenarios
Never matching original
Hopes of goals to reach for.
Don’t look back.
You said this wasn’t going to be so difficult on me.
Leaving this wood is nothing. Don’t kid yourself, don’t kid yourself.
I’ve got a way to see and mourn. I’ve got a way
To see the truth that you bring. Did it come from the edge this time?
Take off towards the hills or else.
It’s gone away from me
It’s gone away from me this time
It’s gone away from me
It’s gone away from this time
Layin’ in the home-bed, just tossin’ and turnin’ at night’s delight.
Our greatest spot of vulnerability, how can we not look back?

[@TheJim9191]

Honestly, it's both amazing to me and a complete travesty that you guys don't have a big following. I first heard The Light Years by complete chance just going down a "fans also listened to" rabbithole on Spotify. Came across this song about 3 years ago, and I was blown away. Several parts give me goosebumps on every listen. The depth of sound and complexity exemplify the very best of prog and math without getting discordant or overbearing, and every instrument rings through clearly. It's honestly an absolute marvel of mixing too to achieve that with this much complexity. Every musician in the band gets their place in this absolute JOURNEY of a song to showcase their incredible talent through several stages. It's like listening to a story. I was instantly hooked. I rave about it to anyone who will listen and bore them to death over how incredible it is from both a theory standpoint and just the clarity and depth of the sound. You guys are absolutely fantastic and I hope with all my heart that you get a big enough following someday to do a UK tour. Keep up the amazing work lads. All the best.

[@aviationsband]

Thank you so so much man. We’ll get going on that UK tour as soon as we possibly can ❤️

[@alienkinkvr]

I KNOW RIGHT?! THEYRE TOO GOOD TO NOT HAVE THE MASSES ENSORCELLED WITH THE DEPTH OF THESE COMPOSITIONS! Its not like, complexity for complexity's sake. Its really intelligent layering and gentle transitioning from passage to passage. Its some of the finest songwriting in modern music. I have been Actually stunned 2x in the last decade by music. Once, Slice the Cake's Odyssey to the West, then this album which came to me the same way. Random algorithm suggestion that stopped me in my tracks. Absurd compositions. Just incredible stuff.

[@ThalesAQ]

​@@aviationsband I don't understand how you guys aren't top 10 in the world! Lyrics, rhythm, production, everything is SO MUCH BEYOND the garbage that's the top 10 these days.

[@sharchik916]

Guess we all got lost in the woods with our instruments for some reason. Thanks for watching everyone! :)

[@Mr1234tico]

Good thing someone had a camera 😂

[@MischlingTsar]

A bald face'll do that to ya.

[@WernerErkelens]

Cast your votes for most impressive hair and beard transformation now!!

[@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319]

this is the kinda band where i go like 6 months without listening to them only to listen to one song, realise what a huge mistake I've made, and binge the entire discog

[@mclovinlife4018]

And I’m here just finding them for the first time lol they’re so damn sick

[@BrianBadBass]

It's a crime music and cinematography of this quality doesn't tickle KZbin's algorithm.

[@aviationsband]

Yeah we’re tryin :/

[@RuFi0000000]

These fucking guys, man. If they were playing this in the early to mid 2000's they would have had full reign over the entire scene, they would be rolling in money. The musicality, the dynamics, the way their parts flow and vibe in and out with one another, their interesting song structure and time signature changes, super challenging parts that are locked-in and never sloppy, the sheer HARD WORK you can hear in all of it. It takes time to figure out who is talented and who simply works hard, but on one listen, you can tell that these guys make what they make out of hard work and pure love, regardless of innate talent. I'm really rooting for their continued success.

[@aviationsband]

Damn thanks man, it would’ve been fun to be putting this music out like 15 years ago but then we wouldn’t have had access to all the amazing sounds and software out today that help us make music. It’s a trade off for sure but I’m happy with where we are and where we’re going

[@blumenmusic]

From Light Years to Late Years - the Adam Benjamin Hair Growth Saga

[@nosferhatu]

Prog in da woods !

[@AustinPeters]

Worlds most handsome prog band.

[@aviationsband]

Walk like a model talk like a model, oh wait it’s just us

[@EzPulsy]

This deserves AT LEAST 1 million views

[@aviationsband]

We're tryin haha

[@JamesKnoerl]

What a jam!

[@kokos89891]

it's illegal to only have 6k views on this video!

[@TheSignatureK]

Never knew 7+ strings could groove so hard! I love it.

[@TheBrandonn]

Man, your guys music just hits different when theres a video to go with it.

[@gregameele1444]

criminally underrated

[@aviationsband]

Underrated criminals

[@moodymeli12]

I've listened to this song an unhealthy amount of times and I regret nothing. Definitely my favorite song from them. This band is so incredibly talented 🔥

[@aviationsband]

Thanks so much! Really hope you dig the new tunes/videos next year 😬

[@moodymeli12]

@@aviationsband I know I will. You could release anything and I'd be down my guys👌🏽🔥

[@BunzBoiJonez]

This is one of the best songs I've heard, #1 on my spotify playlist for 2022 I think and I'm still listening.

[@me333death333me]

I wish 5/10 years from now I'll go with 100k people to watch an aviation arena show. Much Love

[@aviationsband]

that would literally be the sickest thing ever

[@livelaughlove8766]

Probably my favorite song off the light years, love that you guys are still making videos!

[@Mudblood37]

CNB has been in my top spotify songs since 2019 and somehow the damn algorithm JUST showed me this gem of a video? I feel cheated. Safehouse has taken the crown but when I'm in need of an epic I still turn back to this song. Appreciate you boys making bangers and hope the day comes when you all get the recognition you deserve

[@bullo247]

This is the boppingest song so far.

[@aviationsband]

We're here to deliver the bops

[@STR82DVD]

OMG. Really. That's all I've got until I've heard it at least 20 times. Thanks long haired young lads.

[@introvert__music]

just found this through youtube autoplay. glad i did :) amazing

[@aviationsband]

Oh that’s sick!

[@jimzeez]

0:31 "..this song is pretty good, Adam has BEN-JAMMIN it for a while.. HAH-"

[@CO6883-o3c]

I totally misheard that. Doh! 🥴

[@GohDingWen]

The vid feels like two ideas from different times mashed into one, it's amazing. Always been my favourite song

[@denisarvieira]

You guys are absolutely amazing. Completely mind blowing. Come to Brazil.

[@aviationsband]

SOMEDAY! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@Dracula_sb]

Really love that it was all of them separate and then all together at the end. Looking forward to new music, been here since The Light Years, time flies lol

[@sharchik916]

Getting into final mixing phases now ❤️ new stuff in just a few months

[@squeaky_moths]

One of my favorite bands to listen to in the gym

[@sharchik916]

Thanks for helping us stay in shape 😅 (I wish that was how it worked haha)

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@oFFtheWall518]

I don't know about you guys, but I think I need a full version of the lo-fi credits music.

[@sharchik916]

It’s on our bandcamp :)

[@craigbillow]

Wow... just WOW. I can't believe I've gone this long not knowing this band existed. I haven't been floored like this in a long time. The musicianship here is on another level. The MIX!!! So. Clean. You guys inspire me. You've got a new die-hard fan here. Sending your vids to everyone I know. It's a crime for anyone to miss out on something this special. 👏👏👏

[@aviationsband]

Damn thank you man. The support is seriously appreciated 🥰

[@JaMbizard]

Got actual goosebumps seeing you walk up and be there on a stage altogether. The songs one of my favourites from The Light Years for sure and the video is beautifully shot and edited as with all your material. Can't wait to hear the new stuff you guys have been working on 🔥

[@aviationsband]

We're so anxious to do that again in real life... still haven't made a proper live debut for this song. Thanks so much for listening and yeah the new tunes are insane so far. Can't wait to share more.

[@jaydenjbryant8665]

@@aviationsband Yeah I can’t wait you guys are awesome!

[@90sNostalgiaRewind]

Decided to listen to Aviations today and got this amazing surprise

[@SpawnOfOden]

this video is incrediiiiiibbllleeee! The bass tone is extra awesome-sauce, but all the tones are amazing. the cinematography is top notch as well. beautiful drone shots. epic stuff, y'all.

[@aviationsband]

Thanks so much! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@machmslf]

I thought outliers was great, ive listened to this about 20 times now, this is your masterpiece

[@aviationsband]

That's high praise! But I hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@machmslf]

Damn straight!

[@alqoveterinaria6365]

What the F...!! This is truly amazing

[@sharchik916]

🥰

[@Fjord66]

Super excited to see y'all live with wheel. Tangentially, thematically, a show with @aviationsband and @birdproblems would be very fun

[@brss5560]

How in the hell does a song with this production quality only have 1.6k views... Phenomenal work and it's a real shame you guys haven't gotten the attention you deserve

[@aviationsband]

We got some solid views on our latest video “Outliers” if you haven’t checked already. We have a new album of 60+ min more like this and other styles coming this year as well ;)

[@brss5560]

@@aviationsband Ah well looks like I have some more binge listening to do :)

[@liquidfirepainting1169]

So awesome to see influences from jazz and technical metal meet to make this sound

[@febriantogery]

What a chaotic smoothness. Love it.

[@CO6883-o3c]

That guy at the bar at the beginning who's "been jamming this song for awhile" was obviously talking about this song. 🤘

[@aviationsband]

Hahah 100%

[@SloeElvis]

over a year later since discovering this masterpiece and I simply can't get over it. These dudes are PEERLESS

[@tmjones212]

This really is an incredible song

[@igoroliveiramizoguchi6764]

great song, i love.

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@nickkeegan3513]

I'm a bit of a shut-in/agoraphobic...haven't left my house in close to 4 years but after finding these dudes...they may actually get me out of the house if they play a gig close by! Keep kicking ass!

[@aviationsband]

So sick to here, hope you're getting out there and hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@Linguistic1]

Such a tasty jam!!!

[@150ced]

This needs more views it's so good!!!!

[@PoetryAndTofu]

As always, thanks for the great tunes and cinematography. Me and the mates are gonna keep jammin'. Much love 🤟🏼

[@vauhah]

You definitely play in the same league as "Nova Collective" and "Earthside". Amazing!

[@aviationsband]

New artists to us, we'll have to check em out! Thanks!

[@Gabriel-Cabana]

@@aviationsband Hope you have also checked out Native Construct, another (now defunct) project from a Berkeley student. It's awesome!

[@jaydenjbryant8665]

This is so goood! I can’t wait for new music!

[@aviationsband]

Hell yes thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@Vanaxul]

What a track !! And the production is just outstanding

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@Vanaxul]

@@aviationsband The new track is awesome guys, well done !!

[@hybridhermit007]

Stunning

[@aniruddhmaitra1728]

GODDAMN!! Your music gives me life. Everything from the music to cinematography is extremely delightful. And I can't imagine what an insane amount of effort it must have taken. Even loved the lofi outro lol. The dumb YT algo will realise it's mistakes and you guys will blow up as you more than deserve to. And damn that part where everything goes silent and the melodic guitar and the keys complement each other just before Adam gets up on stage. LITERAL CHILLS!!

[@aviationsband]

🥰 thanks for such an honest review, every share and like helps that KZbin algorithm a little more so make sure to share with someone you think would dig this too ❤️ but seriously thank you for checking this out

[@Ermz]

YESS

[@aviationsband]

😏 😘

[@PhilCurrieMusic]

You guys are ridiculously good! I may as well hang up my guitar now! Awesome song!

[@aviationsband]

Never stop never stopping man. Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@olivierconcerthallfrance]

Totally awesome ! 🤘🤘🤘

[@WernerErkelens]

Glad you dig the song Olivier!

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@olivierconcerthallfrance]

For sure@@aviationsband!!! SAFEHOUSE IS AMAZINGGG !!! 🫶🫶🫶🤘🤘🤘

[@midnighthymn]

Awesome! Can't wait for the new album.

[@cauapaulon167]

One of my fave songs from The Light "Lovely" Years, love the groovy riffs, listening since they released and always gets better more and more!

[@Linguistic1]

You guys deserve to be famous!

[@aviationsband]

🥰

[@hellonearth07]

hell yea! one of my fav songs by you guys amazing as always!

[@Rex2p0_]

every song of this band is a banger, and most of them are really long well, there goes my night. listening to this on repeat till tomorrow

[@aviationsband]

Yeah we can’t learn our lesson with the long songs… hoping to experiment with some shorter form stuff in the future but we’ll see 😅

[@Maxzor]

I absolutely love this band!

[@yukangsu1374]

Loved it!

[@dreaminginnoother]

You guys really are S Tier all around.

[@CristianG181]

Another masterpiece, thanks! Cheers from Argentina guys

[@XxTW0F4C3DxX]

My favorite song!

[@CoobyPls]

This is absolutely fantastic. I don't know how I haven't run across you sooner, but boy am I glad that I did. Weirdly enough, the algorithm send me here from Justin Whang's channel! 1. The lead singer has a HELL of a set of pipes. 2. That Prog Guitar is just... *chef's al bacio* 3. You guys don't mix the bassist out, that's a feat these days. 4. This whole song has a the craziest mash-up of all my favorite bands from the late 00's and early 10's, and it just... Damnit man, talk about hitting my feels. *KEEP IT UP*!

[@aviationsband]

Haha thanks so much! It’s a favorite of ours for sure, glad it finally has a video so we can share it with you all proper :)

[@J1Nflo]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS BOYS

[@ractorstudios]

🤘

[@emberclad8679]

Super inspirational sound

[@dalfanux]

This is hella groovy!!

[@chipsmcbiskitz9494]

Really fit with the moods of the song

[@jimzeez]

Oh shit, today's Friday

[@aviationsband]

What a friday it is :)

[@jimzeez]

@@aviationsband a very good friday indeed

[@jimzeez]

btw can you post lyrics?

[@Bebop-Nic]

Really amazing. Great music. I came to you by chance. I love it. It's a pity they don't have more subscribers. Very unfair. Hugs from the Argentinian Patagonia. From a similar forest but on the other side...

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! We're out of the woods now finally! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@Mushroom_River]

Siiiiiick, now I just need to see it live.

[@aviationsband]

We’re desperate to see that too don’t worry...

[@amvibes9633]

Fuck yesssss music video for my favourite off the album!

[@D3athChick3n]

Such a good album

[@RicardoF88]

What a beautiful performance you guys just put out there! It brings so many feelings to surface! Keep it up guys 🎼🎶

[@aviationsband]

Thanks man!!!

[@TheDarthawsome]

That JP 20th Anniversary got me fully bricked up rn. Music is killer too, youve got yourselves a new fan!

[@aviationsband]

Hell yes, see it in action again in the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@RealMusicHype]

Very nice!

[@zipscool]

I found you guys through Metalbirb's reaction to Outliers and I had to know more about you from that incredible tune. This and Concrete Kitten are hands down my favourite tracks from The Light Years, and I'm stoked as all hell to see what more you have for us further down the line. Keep being awesome!

[@aviationsband]

Next phase of recording starts Sunday! Can't wait to share it with you :)

[@oldboy1971]

Like always ! Exceptional !! ❤️ 🤘 🇫🇷

[@joseluiscastelanmarin2790]

Fantastic!!!!

[@thescharfchannel]

Man...I cant wait to see these guys live

[@aviationsband]

Can't wait to see you ;)

[@wilsoncardoso1976]

Amazing work!

[@zacharyrobarge8797]

I remember finding you guys on Spotify through a recommended section in like 2017 and I clicked on this song and ever since it's been one of my top 10 banger list you guys did an amazing job on this video!!!!!

[@aviationsband]

Holy shit thanks man! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@at5504]

Amazing!

[@charlesdicristofano3678]

Fantastic as always gentlemen!!

[@danielneves6970]

Amazing!!! Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@emberclad8679]

Back again just to say this shit is absolutely fire

[@PiiJ_]

THEY DID IT! THE MADLADS DID IT!

[@aviationsband]

😅

[@francoferruzomusic7307]

so sick guys! always been one of my fav aviations tunes ❤️

[@joshnab800]

Fantastic! Cheers from Indonesia.

[@ReachingAsWeFall]

Insane! Love it

[@TheBrandonn]

Didn't yall post on social media like back in May or so, that the new record was almost finished? Whats going on guys?! 😭I NEEED iiiit!!! You're top 5 bands right now, I desperately need some new stuff from yas lol.

[@sharchik916]

Yeah scheduling changed a bit but it’s largely because I bit off way more than I could handle all at once. Current plan is to start early next year though with the festivities tho so we’re close. Enjoy the holidays 😉

[@aviationsband]

Hope you've had a chance to check out the new single! Sorry for the radio silence, we'll work on that in the future but its tough when everything needs so much attention to detail. Everything and then some is coming this year though so we're just getting started. For now enjoy "Safehouse"

[@brandonarciello601]

Love it. Big time stuff fellas.

[@AmarGokhale]

❤️❤️

[@thegermansat]

Amazing tune! Instantly subscribed!

[@aviationsband]

🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@justinblaise4176]

This song rips

[@aviationsband]

Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the new single! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTRcnpsjMZshsk

[@justinblaise4176]

@@aviationsband very much so. When's the album dropping?

[@aviationsband]

@@justinblaise4176 later this year, few more songs to release first

[@jnperez7685]

So much talent!

[@notsick_1076]

LETS GO LETS GO I WAS WAITING FOR THIS