CHON - Breathe / Dew - Audiotree Live

[@BREAKOUT444]

Chon has the least chill, and the most chill, of any band I can think of.

[@ef4861]

Floyd has the most chill, animals as leaders have the least. they've got a lot of AAL in their blood.

[@BREAKOUT444]

I hear ya.

[@zakkhumphries3098]

Like a hard chill. XD

[@TehBloodyYank556]

Ethan Finchum tosin once said his writing is heavily influenced by chon

[@danielsalamin9854]

Right

[@orlandojames33]

the solo in dew is the best solo ive ever heard

[@kazmikh342]

Like it came from a new dimension

[@vtidsvr4674]

It's a beauty. Everything about it is great

[@bradenwilliams2700]

Agreed!

[@daoyang223]

They haven't done a solo that good since then honestly but that doesn't mean their solos are bad. They have awesome solos, but Dew had a certain soul to it that other guitar solos just doesn't have.

[@GinoTravisany]

@@daoyang223 I love it, but I still think the best one is from Perfect Pillow

[@TheLeviathan36]

6:17 Nathan dropped his headphones so thah means he had no monitor until the end of the song, so he pulled that outro like a champ and finished in tempo, mad skills Nathan, mad skils.

[@RogerPham]

The amps are still on. He would still be able to hear all the playing anyways. The headphones are mostly for clicks

[@RichardGarcia93]

@@RogerPham CHON doesn’t use clicks live. They literally just play it out. These are solely for monitoring.

[@RogerPham]

@@RichardGarcia93 I understand for the other instruments but drummers almost always use clicks, just to keep the band going you know. In Thailand I was certain Nathan used clicktrack on his phone behind the drum seat

[@転落-u3j]

日本人ですが、この音楽はとても素晴らしいと思います！

[@kuroishiofficial]

Music is for everyone everywhere. Don't be ashamed in liking foreign music

[@RichardGarcia93]

Glad you like it! This is my favorite band!

[@richcapo]

Duungah!

[@yutaron555]

めちゃくちゃかっこいいインストバンド見つけてしまった…🥹！！

[@1_rjc]

Love this band, also I love that they don't need like $5000 worth of equipment per musician to sound good live. Simplicity, bc they are actually talented on their instruments. No need to hide behind a bunch of crap. So many bands make it now bc they play petrucci guitars and have axe fx... there needs to be more bands like this so that musicians aren't gear snobs judging talent on cost of equipment

[@MrRandynnn]

Umm...they've got some pretty expensive gear here.

[@zacksmith6709]

You make a good point, but their equipment is still top of the line, hence, not cheap

[@1_rjc]

i think u all get the point. cheap was never what i claimed their gear to be

[@ibanezxiphos700]

***** for the longest time erick was using an rg321 and rg421, both around $300. mario used a rg421 (he still might).

[@That_many_watts]

Corey Florucci preach son! preach!!

[@Shipps941]

CHON wins. Whatever these guys are doing, they're doing it right. Other instrumental bands like AAL or STS leave me wanting more. Not that they aren't all superb musicians, but these guys are so satisfying to listen to.

[@LVLerica]

Couldn't agree more!

[@a3uu]

+Josh Shipps Maybe try listening to more AAL? I agreed with you when I first got into prog, but the more I listen the better AAL gets. Meanwhile CHON is just amazing from the get go, so they're always great.

[@samschellhase8831]

What I like about STS though is that they actually print there music and you can buy it directly from them. You can both learn the music yourself (both music and tab) and support the band. But anyway, really looking at the music and being able to really see what they're playing is amazing. And from a bass players perspective this band leaves me wanting more. But that's just their style, and I still love it. But I'm definitely not lacking anything from either STS or AAL, maybe you're missing something :) Maybe it's just a style preference :)

[@davidroe2912]

hey what does aal and sts stand for im looking for new music and I love these guys so anyone compared to them im in!

[@Shipps941]

+David Roe Animals As Leaders and Scale The Summit ;) enjoy

[@AhmadIlyas1994]

I loved that this band does not apply the concepts of "lead guitars" and "backing guitars". The two of them shared the same amount of power throughout the song, whilst still maintaining each other's uniqueness. This is some good video to show to kids that want to start playing guitars and/or starting a band.

[@Chris-zy4rv]

The call and response near the end of "Breathe" is a great representation of that

[@nasilemaksotong2]

+Ahmad Ilyas .. kids that want to start playing guitars to learn CHON? wow! that must be like i need to learn to drive like hamilton to get a driving license.. LOL.... CHON stuff is difficult even to seasoned guitarist..

[@slleepytea821]

+Nasi Lemak I disagree, using the "that jazz" or lydian scale can be simple to preform as long as you keep things paced and remember your chords imo. Plus, if you have a will then there's always a way!

[@slleepytea821]

+Nasi Lemak But what he's trying to say is what if there were people who were trying to start a band that had a union like Chon? There would be less disagreements and more music (despite the bassist who left). You dont have to play progressive mathcore or Satriani to actually say, "Hey, I play the guitar".

[@AhmadIlyas1994]

+purplekisses ^ this guys gets the point.

[@ZachRelles]

I'm so happy they have a bass player who understands goove. I've watched all these and man he's feeling it!

[@951258tike22]

Exactly! and all of the people who complain about his "lack of technicality" should peep 2:29-2:39

[@ZachRelles]

951258tike22 LESS MEANS MORE. I think thats something bassist tend to not understand..

[@lo_end_frequencies2626]

Zachary Relles I think those are guitarists who couldn't find a real bass player

[@951258tike22]

Yeah I realize they've parted ways with Drew since this comment, plus I've still never seen them live, but judging by the audiotree video I stand by my statement. Drew worked well with CHON

[@brandons348]

@@951258tike22 this comment is 6 years old now so context is different. But Crawford was definitely an upgrade for Chon. Drew is awesome and has great energy on stage but he wasn't writing his own parts and now they have Anthony Crawford, who I consider a genius. You've definitely heard the self titled by now and you know the bass is just nuts on there.

[@Broseidon187]

What I love most about this group is their set-up. Two 6 string guitars/one 4 string bass all run through traditional amps with a pretty standard 4 piece drum kit. There's still so much left to be done with the instrumental set-ups of yesteryear :D

[@RichardGarcia93]

They’re tuned in E standard, too!

[@richcapo]

What I love most about this group is their music.

[@oblx._]

8 years later and 1:12-1:24 still absolutely blows my mind, it's so fucking good It's especially awesome because the album version of Breathe is a little different These guys are literally why I became a guitarist, just incredible musicians

[@weathers964]

This is the best music I have heard in my life it literally makes my brain release endorphins, I just found this and I am so glad I did. Best chords groove bass and the drummer... you guys are play on higher level

[@jeromybrackemyer4026]

Oh fuck, Mario's solo from 5:17 - 5:32 has so much soul I could listen to this on repeat all day

[@totorabot]

2:46 guys, 2:46

[@abdullahhaye1851]

i will forever love you for this comment.

[@cconorTV]

does anybody know what it is that they're playing there?

[@adrian19mt]

Conor Hines it’s the last half of Breathe

[@laketownmusic]

I agree

[@zarzaparrilla67]

I've always loved that part 5:14

[@fenzhopa13]

DUDE! yes its just hits different then ther rest of the song

[@JDotvaporz]

My two favourite Chon tracks merged into one. Thank you Based God.

[@williamcrichtonvi8299]

These guys are good. Change-the-world good. Just hope they stay at it.

[@valhalladante9859]

10 years later, and they are no longer sadly.

[@SamuelLJacksonsFish]

I honestly like these live versions better than the studio ones. The drums sound nicer and less like they're programmed (which can sound cool, but I don't think it does in this case).

[@litalcherny6543]

YASSSSSSS every song sounds so much fucking better than the studio ones

[@Girostix]

Lital Cherny do not forget they were having shit audio quality, the Last album "grow" sounds way better

[@Gallzatron]

Idk mountains of creation has some bangin drums, and they dont play the double bass in newborn sun. Its sad

[@Temilotzin805]

Appreciate the lack of double bass. Nice too see a drummer who doesn't rely on it

[@Umbracraft]

It's sometimes done really well with an actual double bass setup not just double pedal

[@channelz6087]

The drummer is a monster....

[@higler.]

Life changing music right here

[@chrisdrums1910]

I like this versio of breathe way more than the recorded version

[@paolmm]

What a big inspiration they are

[@fixe6936]

they are so great, they will go very far as they are so complete and creative with this early age. Hope they will stay together very long in this formation! Good luck to them!

[@gabberpietor]

nothing makes me happier than listening to chon

[@DontBeAScab314]

2:47 and on is just pure beauty

[@jaredharvey770]

i just wannna smoke with these guys while they jam for like ever

[@matthewws5694]

AudioTree Thanks for the Upload. Chon is really some next level shit. Ive watched this performance a million times

[@PrashannaGauta]

these guys are the best thing to listen to while driving. i dont have a car but i can feel it

[@MakariGavin]

Absolutely love these guys! So talented and groovy.

[@thedudethatsometimeseatsfo8023]

Okay. So im a huge fan of protest the hero, animals as leaders, scale the summit, polyphia, intervals... But i feel like CHON is just way ahead of the game when it comes the progressive style. Its probably because i like the more beautiful sound and style, but the guitar techniques and transitions is truly unbelievable. Thats just my opinion.

[@kucikaz]

6:15 goodbye nathan's headphones

[@madebymars.s]

he dropped them when he headbang :D

[@josheavila]

goodbye nathan's ears haha

[@whatdarylldid]

But still he managed to play it still!

[@dannyrasta1]

Wow amazing band. Very powerful and creative. I love those riffs. 4:12 it reminds me some of the good old days of megadeth in rust in peace, the drummer Nick Menza does a similar job in some of the songs, and the guitar duo at 6:10 also reminds me some of Dave Mustaine and Martin Friedman arrangements in some of Rust in peace album songs, not copy of course but just similar techniques. Anyway, huge respects from Mexico. I love the feeling of the songs, and various main themes in each one. 5:25 a tear came to my eye.

[@mariovasquez4646]

These guys are absolutely brilliant!!!

[@Luqui888]

Larga vida a CHON y la canción de "DEW" es lo mejor, lo mejor. Mucho sentimiento y eso se proyecta totalmente. Felicitaciones 🥂

[@thedudethatsometimeseatsfo8023]

Wow. Just heard the new album last night. These guys are killin it. Keep it up CHON!

[@inertiaimpulse]

These guys have inspired me a lot in my own melody writing even though I can only dream of being able to play like them! I'm a solo musician hoping to gain some visibility even though the progressive soundscape is only really enjoyed by a minority of musically refined individuals. I would really appreciate it if you could check out some of the music on my channel and leave a comment! Thank you fellow prog rockers!

[@friscolopter]

I love how the bass is just grooving in the back.

[@NormalDalmatian]

3:23 - Dew start

[@liveleaky7571]

thanks

[@hugosidharta8669]

super skillful band, love it so much..

[@samiranroy2245]

This goes out to people who compare CHON to Polyphia:Each of them have their own uniqueness & style of playing,& portray a different 'feel'.

[@SinteXftw]

I'm really impressed aboud theese guys,all the songs they performed here are really cool..

[@M8NR8E]

man yall are so gooood. tone amazing. drums freking crazy. bass smooth and badass. you 2 guitarists are like connected by the brain and still jammin to the breakdowns like it was some metal cant wait to show some of my friends you guys. thanks!!

[@gerardillo007]

1:50 yes, BREATHE, Mario, BREATHE.

[@pistolpeta]

This band is the SAUCE I've been hungry for! Great day they're tall, heads above the rest. I dont have anything to actually compare or relate them to!

[@Inverted314]

I really admire Mario and Eric's guitar-into-amp approach of technique over effects. For some strange reason I really want to see them play on like a Les Paul and Tele.

[@AUdioHipster]

the drummer is fantastical fir furring sure... Cheers

[@laketownmusic]

Chon is basically hardcore jazz but they play all the right notes

[@Bumchampion420]

Brilliance!

[@rameysavoie7442]

I sure hope your parents are proud of these masterpieces you've all created #chon #guitars4sale #chonwins #murder

[@Masheww73]

Can someone post the lyrics?

[@JamesSilvers18]

***** Best lyrics ever bro. They gimme da feelz ;)

[@AlexGuitarock]

Masheww73 I think the lyrics are useless when the music speaks for itself.

[@Deraldgjr]

Masheww73 haha i was wondering why they even setup mics. Either way still amazing.

[@sleepwalkerestate]

***** the mics are just so they can chat in between songs

[@AUdioHipster]

a break a pause Engineers mind at work... Cheers

[@fenomozo9108]

what a fucking great mix

[@IronMoose95]

6:15 His headphones fall off and he still kills it

[@TheRobertMichael]

4:36 So gooooood!!!!!

[@somepickles]

that bass at 1:51 grooooooooooooves

[@astrophytvma5726]

auuuuuuuuu!!!!! awesome...

[@robmoon3061]

Bruh these lyrics are so tight

[@Mr.Goldbar]

They should've released this song :)

[@rasmusgarbonzo1411]

WOW. This live audio sounds so fucking great! Any one what kind of mics or drums Nathan is using in this vid? I know he's using meinl cymbals... but man the drums just sound so fucking great imo

[@audiotree]

+Adrian Lindorfer This video can answer how we mic drums for our sessions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jni9gWqrZ7qdaLs Im sure someone in this thread can help with the specific drums and cymbals Nathan uses

[@rasmusgarbonzo1411]

yess!! thank you

[@zakurazi4916]

+Adrian Lindorfer meinlcymbals.com/news/Article/show/nathan-camarena-of-chon-joins-the-meinl-cymbal-family-1104

[@korbendallas7181]

TAMA starclassic. SLP snare. Meinl extra drys.

[@kylesmiles321]

The best, they should’ve been taking over the world

[@zal987]

Cool!

[@brainrich1358]

Ibanez guitars, simple yet effective. Always.

[@Kingcrimsonaddict]

Congrats audiotree, that's an amazing mix!! And Chon is absolutely astonishing, as always... Is "Breathe" an exclusive song for audiotree live? can't find it on any records! Thank you ;)

[@rocksandoval]

thanks for the best acid trip of our lives

[@j0shmurray]

This entire audiotree session makes me wet. It's all flawless, all of it.

[@nsoed]

keep up!

[@asphyyyxiated]

My favorite part is when Nathan's headphones come off at 6:18 haha classic

[@SeawardFall]

Virtuosos!

[@cinopino6431]

🔥

[@PeopleTheseDays373]

ran across this group on audiotree live while watching tricot perform and i was hooked. There like the dave matthews band without the lyrics lol, just smooth and rude in a respectful way lol.

[@noahdentonmusic]

Learns how to dance in 7/8 just so they can go to a chon concert

[@ttlyrichous.a.7933]

that ride cybol though holly nadstink capitaaan!

[@leondecastro1807]

4:00 - 4:20, Nathan giving the rest of the band a hard time to play the parts HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@SPGreenLifestyle]

Leon De Castro lol

[@agustinpiva9021]

oh shit this is so good

[@abramkoucheki]

headphones fall off nathans face at the end lololol

[@timothyskateboards]

these dudes always knock my fucking ears off.

[@karverwoods1109]

Most of you couldn't even keep up with their bassist. Lol.

[@supersurge2863]

2:46 !!!!!!!!

[@AspandiarKoibassov]

GOD DAMN HEADPHONES 6:17

[@danielsalamin9854]

They had mics in each spot for the mix they got they where recording it lol thats how they got that crisp tone

[@JuanGonzalez-dy8cm]

#ridiculous #myrespects #wtf #art #mathrock #chon #newbornsun #puregold #imcrying

[@TranscendNYC]

erick im disappointed you didnt do the lead at 2:26 haha

[@marcoaranas]

It's actually mario that plays that part xD you should watch the Dual Playthrough of breathe, he plays it there (imo that version was better than this too)

[@andrewblakenyc]

you are correct sir, id say due to the production quality this video is better but thats a sweet lead

[@mooseheckler]

Anyone else hear some mega man x/x2/x3 for snes from 4:01-4:20 brilliant!

[@Deathlobster137]

God, it really sucks that now that I have the means to attend concerts regularly the bands I love are gone, like chon, bay faction, the buttertones, and part time.

[@StrangeMirror]

6:15 Nathan: "Fuck these headphones!" Badass drummer! xD

[@ef4861]

he was only 18 in this vid

[@StrangeMirror]

i know, i remember when he was a little chubby kid playing in the band

[@ferpalaciosgmz96]

Here on YT there a video of them playing in 2008, Nathan had 11 years old...

[@jaredselfridge9162]

These guys are nasty live. Good smoking music

[@alsingerperez2177]

FUCK YEAH

[@hittheswitch606]

Ahhhh didn't see the drummers headphones fall off! nice endurance

[@o_Toman]

that solo covers my soul in a cream btw. did they play it a wee bit faster then on the album? think they did!

[@SPGreenLifestyle]

Tom Stavek feels like it

[@hittheswitch606]

Do they always play with matching guitars? that's so cool

[@ProfessorDex]

that grooooove tho

[@Reptar11]

Is it just me or do they play Dew faster in this video? Nathan was just going in on that shit and I feel like Mario and Erick just followed and also killed it. Wow these guys are good. I cant wait to see them again live!

[@Hugelybased]

Some slap bass would send this into another dimension. I love me some slap.

[@samschellhase8831]

Where can you find this song (Breathe)? It's not on iTunes, and I don't see a bandcamp page. Anyone know where I can get it?

[@audiotree]

+Sam Schellhase You can purchase this recording along with the other songs from their Audiotree set here: audiotree.tv/session/chon/ Includes a video download.

[@wefdestin3399]

cl.ly/022q472s3D2n3o2b3t2e thats everything before newborn sun

[@alexandervang6064]

Wow. Just a hint heavier. I've never heard the stuff before Newborn Sun.

[@wefdestin3399]

what. I got that link straight from the bands reddit ama.

[@coolskaterlikeice]

im not gonna pretend but play this video over this video

[@mattschneider3092]

Holy fuck the boys were buzzing in this one

[@Hennessey.matt2]

some one explain why the drummer and the guitarist look the same?

[@bon2bonn]

Guitarist is the older brother.

[@RegalCheers]

Because they are the same.

[@jheymsz07]

coz they're the super chon bros!

[@IgniteRespire22]

son and dad

[@edubchrist]

they invented cloning

[@whatsmyageagain91]

it kinda reminds me a tera melos. very nice gg wp

[@nikolabarac8333]

Opa bato tukatukatukatukatu...

[@RyanBills]

One of the guitarists looks like Kevin Corrigan from Pineapple Express

[@jonbreedlove]

Watch the drummer at 6:16, haha..