Behind the Scenes of Ego Death

Polyphia's new single "Ego Death feat. Steve Vai" is out now. Buy/stream at riserecords.lnk.to/EgoDeath
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[@mkultra8543]

I love that they showed Steve their meme riff and Steve immediately started improving it lmao

[@secret_drewscii9044]

Was looking for this comment. 😂

[@surprizeforyou]

Any chance anyone knows the meme tab so I can play it too? It may be the only Polyphia I am able to learn.

[@02dusk]

What meme riff? Where is it from?

[@toybonniesfm]

2:00 for people who want the time stamp

[@gimmenames9039]

Where in the video is that?

[@something_wild2862]

1:40 Steve just looking at Tim smiling as he plays. Awesome.

[@Dang3rMouSe]

Was just about to comment this, I love it.

[@pz1036]

Emotionless faces, like their music. Dumb shredding

[@Rattleheadx86]

The most humble shred legend that will ever exist

[@SK23.]

​@@Rattleheadx86💯

[@josetobias8084]

01:40 - I love this moment of Steve looking to Tim's playing like "yeah... the future of guitar is in good hands, I guess my hard work was worth it with such guys nowadays" - and then he snaps back in perfect timing for his solo last bars. Tim was probably very happy when he saw this take, since he probably (like, surely?) admires Steve a lot as a guitarist. There is this invigorating sentiment when someone we truly admire on a field, or just look up to as a person, gives us some moment of admiration back.

[@nekkiiabeasley]

No hate but he probably just really wants a nap..

[@michelcameo5637]

Pass me your joint buddy

[@maboesanman]

Man these guys are hilarious. I love that they put outtakes in the ABC vid cause this stuff is amazing

[@dylanmccormickmoran3528]

Badass track. Loving Polyphia's rise right now. Can't wait for the new album

[@Juan2Steezy]

They've been rising since NLND

[@franciscotavares9529]

1:59 yess they did it with steve

[@billstru]

It’s amazing that this kind of content is available now. 16 year old me in 1986 would have sold his soul for this kind of stuff. Thanks so much for sharing your art, and a look inside your humanity. They are beautiful!

[@marimo6870]

This guy who replied is scamming just a heads up 👍

[@raoulduke8720]

Yikes

[@HKWHH]

Seeing a behind the scenes is such a huge resource to share with us, and I'm not even a musician. Please keep sharing stuff like this, it's awesome!

[@dmacrolens]

It's not awesome. The vapidity of production of even this niche of the music industry is disheartening. It's a resource to see other people getting makeup put on and their hair curled?!

[@HKWHH]

@@dmacrolens Admittedly, and perhaps a bit embarrassingly, yes. I like to know what happens behind the scenes so one day when I get there I'll have a better idea. If I didn't see it, I honestly wouldn't have thought that they did hair and makeup since it looks pretty natural. I suppose I should always expect that for a production, but it didn't come to mind. I also like seeing what kind of camera and sound equipment they're working with.

[@mattmurpheemusic5196]

« Now we just have to worry about playing this stuff live » -Scottie Lepage

[@1nf1ni7e_GG]

Like how Tim ditches the pick at 1:37

[@xenidus]

Dang, you've got a good eye!

[@josetobias8084]

So... you're telling me Steve Vai isn't really a final boss that just spawned on this chair and started to absolutely kill shit with the Polyphia boys? 😳Like, he is really a walking human? 😳 LOL, this is freaking sick guys, y'all funny af!

[@x511100x]

Their camerawork is not only amazing, but if you watch closely you can tell that they have a deep understanding of the song itself as well.

[@gyberic]

I mean... they wrote the song 😂

[@JoeRioux]

That video cost was like 100k. I hope they do hahahaha

[@JoeRioux]

@@gyberic Yeah but paid a production to execute the video recording.

[@gyberic]

@@JoeRioux Oh you're saying the camera people have a deep understanding of the song. My bad

[@mitchellbrinkerdp]

@@JoeRioux I can assure you this music video did not cost 100K. At most 20K.

[@smallz2495]

I also feel like a drummer every time I try to play a Polyphia song on guitar

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

Honestly - you guys just bring a huge grin to my ear, as a 43 year old who has played for 30 years I am so glad I am able to witness this magical interaction between the GOAT and the future He passed the batton on boys, I know you won’t let him down Peace ✌️ from QLD Australia

[@bingus2550]

Need a full version with all of them of 2:00

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@pizzazombie5209]

That's the album 5 teaser.

[@Dan1loBC]

The "epic unreleased riff" at 2:06 rofl. I'm loving the treatment you guys are giving to this album, wish you all the best and thanks for sharing the process :)

[@kaitlynshelby5296]

Love that Gigi’s the pro stylist behind Tim’s hair 😂

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@jasminezosimo5895]

Let’s thank Gigi for keeping Tim’s hair on point 🔥

[@n6kma]

yes for real tho we need that hairstyle tutorial

[@seba5837]

Steve’s saying… “future of guitar is in good hands”❤

[@BoKstaR]

@1:40 Classic...even Vai trips at what he witnesses.

[@CptShiba]

2:00 love that they got him to do the little baroque jig with them

[@kieren024]

i love love love that you upload outtakes/behind the scenes of your mv!

[@DarchrowTheEnigma]

This is more like body reveal more than anything xD I love seeing Steve Vai and you guys get inspired by each other. Also I didnt realize how much effort was taken for the video until I saw this. Wow, definitely impressed.

[@breeriley4909]

Love the chemistry in the band

[@2bros1hottub73]

2:01 is all I needed from this video. It doesn't matter what came before or after. I am more than satisfied.

[@invictuz4803]

I actually thought they were playing on some wireless amps.

[@rtgplayzbanglagaming4845]

what is that riff can u tell me?

[@AJ.Rafael]

Love this band from the depths of my soul.

[@illusry7631]

I love that the instrumental musicians dont end up being very talkative lol (same myself)

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

They talk with their instruments ! :)

[@assassinsfan99]

2:36 is the guy from brass tracks when I still worked in studios a few years back he and his drummer were there recording and I remember getting him this barbecue place in Burbank and the dude said it was super good, all around nice guy from what I could tell pointless story that doesn’t relate to polyphia but still cool to see him still doing stuff non the less

[@ONRealNO]

Man yall need to make a music video where you switch each others instruments, clays on guitars, scott on bass and tim on drums or some other permutation

[@r33th]

genius

[@456yukon]

40oz switched with old ladies

[@weebto]

Gober is a beast on guitar, and Tim can play both bass and drums modestly well (you can find clips on their own channels of them playing). I'm confident Scott wouldn't have trouble on a bass either

[@michaelchen1046]

and have them switch outfits too. Clay dresssed like Tim henson

[@telluric5803]

@@michaelchen1046tattoos and everything too so tim gets them removed and redone

[@darkbenet]

Awesome stuff ... As always from you guys.

[@arkadihughes4893]

Scott: *takes sip of coffee* His nose: *takes sip of coffee*

[@SanchoCanlas]

So sick boys. Amazing production as always. Cheers

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@PenguinsCanFlyYT]

Its amazing to see how much effort goes into their masterpieces!

[@FabioSchenone]

You guys are awesome in so many way ... love to be alive in the same time as you

[@hazelee57]

Been waiting for this!thank u!

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@jm.fantin]

this song gives me strength in an unprecedented way. Ego Death is the sound of my soul. thank you forever, Polyphia & Steve.

[@yooniimoto]

I hadn’t realized that the cool trumpet man who appears in the last part of this music video is Ivan Jackson of Brasstracks until I watched this. Wow. It’s fantastic that one of my favorite producers join a song of also one my favorite bands as a musician.

[@user-pf2qm5je3r]

Shout out to everyone behind the scenes at Polyphia Labs. Engineers, film, locations, set design, even hair and makeup! Youre all killin it!

[@TLE0608]

Y’all are so good idk how

[@ravenadixon3977]

Listening to this track on repeat🤘🤘

[@xdedapkuns3527]

"now we just gotta play it right... live"

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@roymeeks3189]

Love this it’s great to see everyone vibin

[@thesea4120]

The colour grading on this outtakes video is amazing

[@Atomsk80085]

This is just rad to see how the old and new guard change places in a video that watches like a musical move much love keep being amazing and spreading that love guys

[@ChristopherVonnCornelio]

Clay (drummer) playing with the bass and seeing them having fun is just awesome to see

[@anachron1c]

love it. we need more

[@luibond9418]

Great idea loved it

[@yunagaming28]

Finally I've been waiting for this.

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@FredHampshire]

Gratz dudes you've official 'made it'. PS that bit at 2:25 hits me right in the feels, dunno why, it's just so beautiful

[@eduardoramirezp.3847]

This song is my past and present, my oldest guitar idol playing with the newest guitar idols I have. This is such a beautiful moment.

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@meganmyphoualo]

I LOVE SCOTT!!! ❤❤❤

[@EchoOrDelta]

1:58 haha WHAT A FUNNY JOKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE EGO DEATH SONG LOL!

[@tunahanakgun]

I love everything about this.

[@lilmaskreti]

This is amazing. the fanservice is unreal. thank you polyphia! hahaha

[@kirehj_sm]

1:59 yooooooooooo they just make Steve Vai join into their "guitar joke" hahaha

[@MrDannyyau]

My favourite shot is 1:41 when Steve looked at Tim’s playing and be like 😮

[@jamesmcguigan1]

Danny hi 😫

[@sethgross3904]

Ayyyye bro!

[@Silvanor0]

Omg Danny

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@justintavares9730]

smiling the whole time, so stoked for you guys

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@Cssisabeautifulthang]

That long dude should be a vocalist

[@wesshepard]

I appreciate the behind the scenes and out take videos

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@zonerghost8924]

AMAZING !!!!

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@lotraquelu]

que vibe!!!

[@DannySlept]

I love this kind of thing

[@TheDudee]

1 million soon…cheers 🎉

[@fliplaw]

Dope!

[@tyfighterbtd2126]

“Now we just gotta worry about playing it live… right!” I’m dead I can’t wait

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@XSpImmaLion]

Legendary people doing some legendary stuff...

[@warp78]

only roughly 4mins? nah we need smth longer, i wanna see moreeeee

[@akashrai9189]

Seriously today morning i was thinking about this video

[@patcharapongpromdee3213]

it's good production team work 😁🤘

[@stratusskycaster5914]

Notice Tim never puts down the guitar... that's because the guitar is part of his body.

[@troswellmusic]

Solid 🔥

[@travisbarron6506]

This means a lot to us.

[@Cestariarts]

It's nice to show this because people have absolutely no idea what goes into a videoclip production, they think they only need a camera with a 50mm lens and they can open a production company already

[@adrianorilla123]

the best of the word !! recebaaa!!!!!!

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@caleb766h1]

3 guitar legends 🔥🤘

[@MrMaellis]

4, don't forget Clay

[@caleb766h1]

@@MrMaellis by 3 guitar legends I meant Steve, Tim, and scotty. Also clay isnt a guitarist 😅

[@puvv]

@@caleb766h1 he is a bass guitarist 😐

[@caleb766h1]

@@puvv I meant steve vai

[@caleb766h1]

@@puvv but they are still legends

[@moresquatsmoretwats6298]

Scottie is the best!

[@IdoN_Tlikethis]

I love when behind the scenes videos have live audio

[@kacperbabinski8122]

chilling with vai

[@philippruizlozano]

YES!

[@The_BigPitBull]

The little runescape riff got me I didn't think that would come back lmao

[@DeathofaNote]

?

[@The_BigPitBull]

@@DeathofaNote riff my b

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@andyisposi]

I’m not gonna lie… there’s something in that trumpet that gives me goosebumps every time I listen to this. Who’s the musician?

[@albertdraper1157]

Cool!

[@g6dhand]

everyone is about to be freaking out from the .5 second clip of tim getting his hair done

[@xenidus]

Haha I was like "it's not naturally curly?! I can pull the hair off maybe!"

[@zenthiat2292]

Yoooo sweet!!

[@sbroggie]

More of this!

[@jstr-monk5392]

O final dessa música é magnífico, e traz uma vibe.... inexplicável, até agora é uma das minhas preferidas(parte do trompete)

[@aldenasuemia]

PLEASE MORE FOOTAGE!!!! do a part 2, please😰😰😰😘😘😘

[@Randallcobb56]

so cute that gigi was curing tims hair

[@tomst3r822]

Love this:))

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@tomst3r822]

Ahora mismo respondo guapo

[@kliterantv]

Its very cool 🔥🔥🔥

[@ok-consumer]

The chest speaks for itself.

[@denverwilliams22]

Best song released so far

[@user-bj1jc1dq2x]

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[@rylanthegrea]

This my favourite song on this album

[@Castleromeo14]

bro Scottie's my spirit animal

[@thecrazygoblin3794]

fkn awsome

[@cindygutierrez8640]

They don’t have to say nuthin cause their immaculate energy says it all 😂🔥 Love watching these guys play, cant wait to see more. Also are y’all gonna be doing an album release live (pls do)

[@mikecole4489]

YES YES YES!!!

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[@Yakuo]

ty

[@cebolapicada7687]

Que top ver como foi o processo muito massa.

[@giovanisilva8736]

Great