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

This was written, recorded, mixed, shot & edited ourselves. It's the purest distillation of the 6 of us yet, exploring themes of obsessing over your art, getting lost in a trance-like mania that keeps you from moving on and wreaks havoc on your physical health. We hope it moves you the way it has us. PRE-ORDER the album "Luminaria" Sept. 1st: www.aviationsb...
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Producer & Director - Sam Harchik
Videographers - Sam Harchik, Brain Krahe, & Eric Palmer
Editor, VFX, & Colorist - Sam Harchik
Crew - Aviations & Brian Krahe
Aviations is...
Adam Benjamin - Vocals
James Knoerl - Drums
Sam Harchik - Guitar
Eric Palmer - Guitar
Werner Erkelens - Bass
Richard Blumenthal - Piano & Rhodes
Written by Aviations
Lyrics & Melody by Adam Benjamin & Sam Harchik
Vocals Produced by Adam Benjamin & Sam Harchik
Band Produced by Sam Harchik
Drums Engineered by Seth Manchester @ Machines with Magnets
Piano Engineered by Jake Subin @ Ghost Hit Recording
Strings Engineered and Performed by Richard Blumenthal
Mixed by Sam Harchik
Mastered by Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street Mastering
Artwork Photography by Brian Krahe
LYRICS:
Years lost
Idle in my
Blistered hands
My intent was good
A common thread lies misunderstood
(No way out)
(These walls surround)
Not active above
In a trance that I've
That I've come, to love
In moments missed
Hope this lands
The rules I've made
Over years to find
What's behind
Is it wrong to hideaway (hide-a-way)
Then break down?
You're running out of doors to try
(Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh)
Not bold enough to take what's mine
While idle hands rip further through time
(Away) As it flows out of reach
Fighting to stop
(Fidgeting)
A hunger that keeps me always moving
(Vigilant)
When everything's primal, primal
No longer a pureblooded heart and
I can't find the button to restart
Distractions are grinding away at life
Inherently rotting unpracticed minds
Let's lie till we die the victim
Prove you have the taste
The taste for mania
Captive in design
With no way out
Trying to find forgiveness
Dying to live this moment
Old and without ego
(Hold your) But I'm out of breath now
(Breath now) When I'm not even sure
All the debris, tragically we fall
Leave all that you've found
Discarded I didn't have a choice
(Ooo)
In lines we fail
Hollow and frail
Cold and frozen
No longer a pureblooded heart and
I can't find the button to restart
To play till the end or fade away
Trying to find forgiveness
Dying to live this moment
Old and without ego
Trying to find forgiveness
Dying to leave these
Old and broken ways we used up
Never-ending twists that misguide me
I'll lead you to guess
We failed to deliver
What's done is done, we move
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
(Move, on)
Years lost
Idle in my mind
(As it flows)
Out of reach
In a trance that I've
(Come to love, only to find)
Moving on without you
(Ahhh)
What's it worth to stop
Than to let it flow?
Holding onto choices made
Maybe we'll die here
Either way
Blistered hands
This fool I've made
Over years to find on my own
What's it worth to hideaway
(Woah oh woah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Hanging onto choices made
Knowing you could make all this stop
Trying to find forgiveness
One last time
(Woah-oh-woah-oh-woah-oh-oh)
(Woah-oh-oh-oh)
(Woah-oh-woah-oh-woah-oh-oh)
(Woah-oh-oh)
Sweating through (the night)
Reliving the day
Not bold enough to take what's mine
While idle hands rip further through
In this trance I love
Years lost
Idle in the flow again

[@aviationsband]

This song was a huge undertaking from start to finish and has been with us for years, especially the last 2 grueling ones putting it together and obsessing over every detail. Cannot wait to experience this live with you all someday. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being here. We love u ♥

[@me333death333me]

And we love you guys. That album name is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@michael_bane_official]

you can sing but you cant write a memorable lyric within the context of this genre

[@wbales2592]

⁠@@michael_bane_official let’s hear some of the memorable lyrics you’ve written!! 😂

[@aviationsband]

@@michael_bane_official guess you missed out on this song. Sorry about that 🤷‍♂️

[@barneyfromblackmesa2454]

​@@michael_bane_official I'm not even sure what that means

[@JamesKnoerl]

Thanks for checking it out everyone! :D

[@billywilliams2438]

You're amazing dude lol

[@mjstories7181]

Do you have one of those kevlar snare heads? Sounds like you hit like a truck and every snare's a little explosion

[@JamesKnoerl]

@@mjstories7181 I think I tracked the record with a P4 Remo head, nothing super fancy! I do try to hit hard and consistent.

[@aviationsband]

He hit, he attac

[@rogersaver2606]

Thank you for informing me last time that you are not with BOS anymore, no idea about that, by the way I saw your video with Satyr on Audiotree, you were awesome, and of course you guys here in Aviations is fuckin dope as usual❤

[@allisonblumenthal4492]

Being married to the pianist, of course I'm biased, but I can't believe how every Aviations effort seems to be a level up from the last. I'm blown away by everything you guys do!

[@aviationsband]

ALLISON!!! Ur the best ❤ Gota collab again soon… husband/wife piano solo?! 🤯 vote now in the comments 😂

[@oscarlara1797]

@@aviationsband They have to. I just know about u guys, and man... I'm glad to be alive hahaha

[@toniedvardsen8169]

It is your man who put in the one element that make them sound so unique. So good for you 💯💯

[@lukeluggage]

Love how you caveated your comment from the start, but I share your feelings! The new Spotify DJ function put on Outliers for me the other day and it really spoke to me, loving the material so far.

[@atmiles88]

I love what Richard does. I especially enjoyed those sprinkles of dissonance he threw in from 4:26 to 4:33.

[@jonmallard2176]

No masks, no "rock wear", no gimmicks. Just talented musicians wearing comfortable shirts right out of the dryer.

[@jordanf4402]

Deathcore drummer, rnb singer, groovy bass, sick metal riffs and guitar solo, the piano bruh.. absolutely amazing and it’s 10 min? Need more

[@ryanhitsshitwithsticks]

This is literally prog perfected. I am once unbelievably jealous of your insane talent and immeasurably grateful that I get to hear this music. Like, come on--those fucking keys, the euphoric breakouts, Adam's screams... This band is unbeatable. Another flawless track and what's even crazier is that I expected nothing less and they delivered. Holy shit I am in awe

[@Embersword281]

Y'all do not miss holy shit. All 3 singles have been absolutely incredible! I really gotta make sure I thank Metalbirb again for introducing me to you guys.

[@blumenmusic]

he just put up his reaction to this one 😻

[@Linguistic1]

Frfr! But for me it was Geebz.

[@SacherPunch]

I can't believe this is a real song made by real people

[@grapejuice555]

Loving this! It's like The Contortionist, Intervals, Time The Valuator and David Maxim Micic had a baby.

[@danielpowers4787]

Exactly. They are picking up where The Contortionist left off. They’ve taken the step TC never took.

[@stcmattb]

I headed to the comments to write exactly what y'all just said haha.

[@lukeluggage]

There’s some Periphery in the mix too for me, but this scratches the itch that I think Periphery miss! Perhaps the euphoric and epic almost film OST atmosphere that these guys create.

[@chadmarx7718]

​@@lukeluggageas big periphery fan, i don't really hear periphery here

[@dziadziojuzio]

True. And Bilo IV is a banger IMO

[@CognizerMusic]

Something I haven't seen others commenting on yet is just how tightly written/composed this song is, for being nearly 11 minutes long. Prog is often (fairly) criticized for being full of "musical masturbation": loads of indulgent solos that are there just to show off the instrumentalists' technical chops. But this song, despite being technically challenging and complex, isn't like that at all--everything is in service of the emotional story being told. There *is* a guitar solo, but it's short, tasteful, and comes at just the right moment for a climactic emotional release. This isn't just any old "prog"--this is music that does justice to the concept of being truly "progressive." Bravo, guys.

[@aviationsband]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@will4282]

I was hoping to find a comment like this. Shortest feeling 11 minute song of all time, especially in this genre.

[@KozacraS]

This sounds like Disney went prog. I love it so much. Haha.

[@kazuphoenix246]

This is probably the best interpretation of this 😂

[@KozacraS]

@@kazuphoenix246 🤣

[@alihijazi4451]

😂😂😂 so true!!

[@Hubert-rk3kz]

It’s midnight and I’m laying in bed with tears in my eyes. I can’t remember the last time I felt emotions like this. This was truly an experience. So glad my mindless tik tok scrolling paid off and I found you

[@jkh3959]

Hey I'm not the only one crying tears of joy because I found new music while laying in bet at night :)

[@CrosshairM4A1]

what the hell? only 7k views? you should have millions of views. But i feel something big is coming for you guys

[@aviationsband]

We're trying

[@cauapaulon167]

Worlds can't explain how much this is beyond all the comprehension we have about music and heavy music in general, those dudes are insanely outilers! Been a fan and following the Aviations' journey since 2018, and it's terrific how those boys always blows my mind when they release music... I love this band so much that their sound is part of me, i couldn't be the same without their music, i have a special love for each dude from the band, Sam, Benja, Blumen, Werner, James, Eric... I love you all from the bottom of my heart, thanks for existing and making music for my soul, you guys have no idea how your music makes me happy, my friday is saved

[@aviationsband]

Love you too bud, thanks for coming on the journey 🥰

[@blumenmusic]

Cauã always writing the most supportive essays. You da real MVP, come visit eastern US so we can play valorant on the same country's server 😸

[@cauapaulon167]

@@blumenmusic My dear Blumen, what lovely and kind words that you gifted me, you have no idea how that makes me happy, thank you for all the love! Will be a pleasure and a honor go to USA to play with you, my lovely dude! 💙

[@DCJayhawk57]

Well that was awesome. Thanks KZbin algorithm, never heard of you guys, but saw near 11 min song knew I was in for something good!

[@christopherpretorius5698]

For some reason, his voice kind of reminds me of Trent from Hands like Houses.

[@mjstories7181]

Damn, Eric's looking jacked! I really approve of the decision to have Sam mix your music, he does it amazing justice. This is a tie with Outliers for the best song I've ever heard from you guys!

[@gomaaren]

Ooof love the Contortionisty part from 5:04 turning into the acoustic part that reminds me of older (and imo better) Plini days, great work!

[@jamtheory2130]

Wow. I literally scour Spotify, KZbin, Amazon Music, etc. for new and amazing prog rock/metal. How have I never heard of these guys before?! This is truly an amazing song. And now I have the pleasure of taking a deep dive into everything they've ever recorded. I have a feeling it's going to be EPIC! Well done, boys!!

[@sharchik916]

I love hearing this ❤

[@jamtheory2130]

@@sharchik916 so incredibly good my man. Perfect blend of melodic playing mixed with prog. It’s a hard line to find that perfect balance between the two, and you guys NAILED it.

[@WernerErkelens]

Latest Game of Thrones episode looking a bit different, but I'm into it!

[@hanksproject1456]

Oh man, this is very insane, unpredictable tempo, 7.23-7.24 its so good. 9.37-10.01 its so crazy. Perfect

[@TheInfamousOne2000]

this is insanely beautiful what the actual fuck

[@ryancozzolino7832]

This entire song is amazing, but 7:17 onward is one of the greatest sections of music I’ve ever heard.

[@jaredching6513]

This is the future of prog metal and music in general!!!!

[@CO6883-o3c]

I honestly think you're the definitive gateway band for non-prog heads. Hell I can even imagine non-metalheads going to your concert and genuinely enjoying themselves. The music is intense sure but it's also happy and theatrical. Like it's part of a musical that doesn't exist yet lol. Going to see you live at the next available opportunity. Oh and that breakdown in the middle raised my IQ. So thanks for that. 🤘

[@misunderstooddragon9430]

Well I cried to blast beats…. I love you guys so damn much. Thank you for creating art.

[@LessOfMyselfToKill_187]

This is like Reign of Kindo was a prog metal band. I'm loving this!

[@sharchik916]

This is such a sick comment

[@blumenmusic]

Those first 2 Kindo albums are all time jams

[@LessOfMyselfToKill_187]

@@blumenmusic Agreed they still killing it but the old lineup and the first 3 albums (for me) chefs kiss! Still on rotation!

[@LocalBandSmokeout]

Boys this is that yoga flame right here!!! Well done!!!!

[@rogerrobleto3190]

I Love you AVIATIONS! Pura Vida! #1 fan in Costa Rica! Music for the sould, heart and mind! Amazing! You are my SAFEHOUSE!

[@mattsrick6041]

what these crazy guys do is supernatural, very few modern bands take so many risks to make masterpieces. Long songs, complex compositions, melodic changes and not to mention the members that each one is more virtuous than the other. I would love them to come to Argentina, but I know that this kind of bands don't have as much merit and recognition as they should. but it wouldn't be bad to make a big event with many of these modern bands. i think i would start crying if i see in the news that Aviations is coming to Argentina with Periphery, among others... Thanks for so much. looking forward to the new album.

[@julienramuz]

One word : Masterpiece

[@midnighthymn]

THIS NEEDS TO BLOW UP!

[@deemcduffie338]

Brilliant.....I'm officially lost in a trance-like mania....

[@dbwc1175]

I now have two time periods in my life: BC=Before Coma and AC = After Coma. What a poignant, emotionally charged experience. Bravo, gents!

[@Ryush806]

I was not planning to listen to this whole song but every time I was about to close it you threw another curve ball and I forgot what I was doing. Bravo!

[@aviationsband]

Hahahaha yes 🎉

[@oldboy1971]

This song makes my day ! Thank you Aviations for the great music ! Big hugs from France 🇫🇷 🤘 ❤️

[@drewmeyer700]

Holy crap 😂 I don’t even know what to say about this song. Wow

[@difi905]

Loving your longer songs!! WINDOWS FRIGHTEN YOU ALL 🪟😱😱😱🙀🙀😱😱😱🙀🙀😱

[@OMGwtgfhgg]

They just don't miss! Thanks again for another wonderful song, consistently on top of the game.

[@jkh3959]

Fucking amazing. That is all I have to say.

[@OfHollowMasks]

Yet another song from Aviations that saved our lives

[@kazuphoenix246]

This song holds a special place in my heart. When i was listening to this i was having hardship and heartache and this song was what kept together what little positivity i had left. Whenever i replay this song it's a bittersweet taste but I love every second of it. There's no song that has come this close to me like this. Thank you Aviation for this masterpiece.

[@aviationsband]

Love this, we struggled through making this too so I'm glad it helped you

[@alainmonier4751]

Pouhh !! Excellent !!! 🤘

[@eduardlevitsky]

I came back to listen for like a 10th time now. Honestly this doesn't feel like a song....like something bigger. I don't know man, I'm just happy this exists in the world, if you know what I mean?!

[@kevinduffy3684]

The last 3 songs released have been a Trifecta of Greatness !

[@DesignerFangs]

Can't believe this AOTY contender almost slipped right past me. Not an ounce of fat on the whole thing. Absolutely triumphant songwriting, guys.

[@Nickshreds890]

I found you guys from Metalbirb. Listening to your song which was directed by Michael Lessard you instantly had my attention. Congratulations on writing music that contains deep emotion as well as being stimulating technically and phenomenal phrasing! ( look I'm a guitarist but I am not a music theory genius.. I LOVE your sound !! ) I know this kind of music is niche but prog metal is my favourite genre and I am so so grateful for musicians like yourselves . I'm a guitarist too and hope to reach your level of songwriting one day :). Anyway I'm in awe ! :)

[@Nickshreds890]

The experimental dissonant piano solo was brilliant 👏! You have my complete attention. I'm off to listen with headphones. Thank you so much for the beautiful music 🎶!

[@ericwisel4015]

Sam your tone on your solo is giving off such Muse era Polyphia vibes I fuckin love it

[@str8edgbmxr641]

man...just when I thought the day could not get any better: last day of school -> summer break starting; Memorial Day weekend; gloruious weather here; sitting here arranging music for marching band...and then new Aviations? Man...I am in total Zen right now...

[@jamesde4428]

Amazing guys!!! You deserve more attention!

[@eosios7488]

I just experienced literal chills. This song is a freaking masterpiece and the video is incredibly stunning, I could watch it non-stop. So many pristine and cool takes all over the 10+ minutes. 9:37 is just so perfectly shot, but really just thank you for sharing your hard work and beautiful art, I absolutely love and can't wait for the album! ❤

[@dschlopes2734]

Criminally underrated band... congrats on another masterpiece guys! Just shared on all of my social media accounts and I hope this gets you all some much deserved views!

[@JacobAndrsn]

I think you're undefeated on songs over 10 minutes at this point

[@ghostgate82]

THEY 👏🏻 NEVER 👏🏻 MISS 👏🏻

[@ericwisel4015]

Oh my god, no words do this justice. You guys are on another level

[@metalheads-golf]

Ohhhh man ... what a trip and thus awesome little journey through your song. Loved it and super that you do everything yourselves, love that even more. Will be featured on my channel. Keep it coming peoples. Stay metal, Eric. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@ptbempire]

Another masterpiece by this amazing self-funded band!

[@Davis110285]

Found this album on Spotify by accident. Was listening to it while putting the laundry away and I have to say, it made me weirdly emotional. It's been a weird year though.. Always great to find another great new band to have on repeat.

[@nesdnumaj]

Really liked this... Like a lot! I love how they use actual piano as it's more often a synth in progressive stuff. And it's incorporated so well. The proper breakdown with some distorted vocals was great. 5/5 will be listening many times to try and follow each instrument to comprehend the complexity.

[@OscarBrashMusic]

One of the most beautiful prog metal songs I've ever head, instant tears.

[@joriswittenberg680]

I am looking forward to my workout, so I can listen to this

[@mesadrums375]

It’s actually kind of nutty to listen to super talented Prog groups and then listen to a bunch of Berklee graduates make Prog music. Definitely a cut above the rest, and you never miss either. It’s almost infuriating. Love you guys ❤

[@itLEAKED]

Instant goosebumps, hairs standing, peni...... I mean WOW what a song!

[@DuDuZuck]

Every note of that was brilliant. Amazing. Thank you.

[@BigDenk]

8:58 really be the most beautiful bs ever hoooooooooooly

[@midnighthymn]

This is easily the best of the three singles. It’s honestly a top 5 Aviations song.

[@Punishment_for_Decadence]

It's so good to hear outright extreme metal elements being incorporated. The brief section of screamed vocals elevated the music more than any cleans w/ a bit of vocal fry/distortion on them could - especially given the contextual heaviness of the breakdown going on. And the passages where the blastbeats kick in were just transcendent. Also loved the hints to modern thrash in some of the riffs. Completely Epic

[@reformedstoic1581]

Years of hard work paying off. You guys deserve to go all the way.

[@RuslanKalashnikov]

Well, I was happy for 10 minutes and 55 seconds. Thank you for this masterpiece!

[@zackcochran4924]

Holy fuck. Each member of the band is a musical genius. I said this on Outliers, but I love how every member of the band gets a chance to shine and show contribution to the song. You guys are ridiculously good

[@infinityfactorial]

The wait for September will truly be unbearable.

[@thedudelebowskycore]

Damn this is why I love this band. The riff and tone that comes in at 2:13 is so nostalgic. And the blast beats! Another perfect mixture genres

[@rezafahrezii]

this is what we called perfection, well done guys

[@jimzeez]

This is nothing short of heroic, and I can't wait to listen to it over and over and hear new little things I didn't catch before for the next forever.

[@michael_schulte]

I wish I could express how much I love this song. It is the most complete song I think I’ve ever heard. It’s beautiful, it’s technical, its smooth, it just makes so much sense. Nothing feels out of place. I freaking love it. Well done… big fan from Salt Lake!

[@noslowerdna]

Brilliant work!

[@satyajitsai1028]

that breakdown riff at 4:01 delivers! This song has become my #1 in your catalog!

[@naturalchefshobhan6667]

Wow! Very impressive!! Not my "type" of music. But I can't even imagine the amount work put into this production! amount of work!! Great work ❤❤

[@mackalrath]

love this!! Definitely stands alone from Outliers, despite being a similar length and vibe. Love the harsh vocals!

[@jesperschultz5568]

Words...are really hard to find. As much as I like the entire song, I have to let you guys know that the first 1.18 is the best songwriting, I ever heard in my life! It´s so well executed. It could have been a standalone song. But nooo, you have to treat us with more! You are disgustingly good.

[@raphaelcote3577]

I think 3 or 2 years with epic songs like this and you guys could easily open for Haken, Dream Theater or any Prog Metal band! Seriously talented musicians! :)

[@jordanfulton9588]

Maybe the best song of the year so far, as well as one of the BEST music videos I've ever seen. You've got a new fan.

[@spanishgray]

Dude after months I keep coming back to this songs is way too good ❤ I can't stop thinking how this will be live 😍😍

[@nicholasmassaro4392]

Hot dog, that was excellent!!! Proud of you all!

[@Bellibutton]

That chorus is outrageous. Fully carried by the piano.

[@thereforeiam5217]

Doug Demuro really slapping that bass hard

[@hoppe111]

A new great song! Thank you for that! 👍

[@RoxasBennisonIII]

This feels more than a song but a powerful tale and ballad. This song made me feel some emotions and honestly this is peak music right here and why we are here. Aviations you are all geniuses.

[@sharchik916]

🧡❤💛

[@TimSorbsOfficial]

Such a masterpiece. Well done indeed!

[@aviationsband]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MrScatliffe1]

i watched this 4,000 ft in the air and it was even more magical

[@adambenjamin2692]

bruh was Aviated

[@WernerErkelens]

@@adambenjamin2692 Goated comment

[@MrScatliffe1]

I was on a flight 😂😂

[@Kovichikov1928]

I'm a fan of progressive metal, but from the moment I saw this MV for this song, I became a big fan of yours! Thanks for the great song! !

[@JuanDhas]

So good! Killed it!

[@nicholasmassaro4392]

9:05 gave me the gooseies 🤌

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

God this is good... The Jens master is sounding EPIC

[@Fandolorian]

SONG OF THE FUCKING YEAR HOLYYYYY SHITTT! I ACTUALLY CRIED, ITS BEAUTIFUL!

[@OleksandrProkhorovskyi]

Absolutely beautiful stuff. I don’t even know if these 25 thousand views were worth this talent and hard work. It seems that the planet does not deserve this music.

[@absolutebangersyt]

This was amazing. Loved every second of it!

[@will4282]

No words. One of the best, most fun, emotional songs I've heard in a minute. So many things i want to say but wont - Thank you!

[@ThalesAQ]

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.

[@maynardewm]

Wow, well that was incredible!