Flashback Friday - Of Machines - Becoming Closer To Closure

[@JustGresh]

Dude, Of Machines was one of the sickest bands. Damn shame they only made one album.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

yeah but we got an awesome metalcore band that did some unique stuff out of it, woe is me was formed by their drummer, and he used of machines as a decently large influence he just made it heavier, go listen to Number[s] its basically metalcore for the post hardcore parts and industrial sounds swapped for the straight up ambient synths but used in similar ways. also their guitarist has a new band called native suns, check out the song lost, and also dylan the singer did two projects following of machines, soft powers after the first break up and kakune after the whole reunion drama/second break up.

[@foxmcfly_]

@bmxriderforlife1234 I’m so glad someone else knew this :,)

[@shiny.voltorb]

Nice prof pic dude

[@Branchofsin]

@@bmxriderforlife1234 Woe is me is nothing like Of Machines aside from the drummer being the same. Of Machines is way more ambient and pulls a lot from Post Rock/ post hardcore ambience. Woe is me is basically pop/hardcore

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@Branchofsin lol you clearly know nothing about what literally broke the band apart. Same concept except swapped for heavier elements. It goes from ambient post hardcore to industrial metalcore with gospel and pop vocal influence.

[@rebecalikesmusic]

Amo esta canción con todo mi ser.

[@TheKenshinEmo]

This song is haunting

[@andresvelasco2767]

0:49 "nobody quite sang like this guy." So true! In 100 years i don't think anyone will touch his singing style. He was like the Chris Cornell of post-hardcore music.

[@Branchofsin]

Layne Stayley *

[@andresvelasco2767]

@@Branchofsin Chris Cornell > Layne Stayley tho

[@Branchofsin]

@@andresvelasco2767 i agree to disagree. I love Cornell and his bands just as much as I like Laynes but Layne is something else. At least with both of our opinions, we know they are both amazing vocalists

[@andresvelasco2767]

@@Branchofsin Agreed

[@chickenpasta7359]

They are one of the few scene bands I can still listen to without cringing to this day.

[@waterfaerie1190]

Mohammed Khan Me too! Along with Secret & Whisper.

[@shiny.voltorb]

This. This is the explanation I’ve been looking for. Thank you.

[@stevenmoreno9421]

Of machines is one of those bands I’ll never stop loving thanks so much for putting them out there you should bring them back again for 2019 or 2020

[@jbasti227]

Damn dude this is the ultimate throwback

[@Mikerisms]

I know right!

[@abdullahahanaf6295]

I’m a soon to be beginner guitarist, I’ve played bass for 3 years for school and I really enjoyed it. However I realized that there weren’t many songs I could jam out to. I’ve always wanted to play guitar as a child but yea I was given the bass for high school so I stuck with it from freshman year to my now current junior going to senior year. I want to fulfill one of my childhood dreams lmao 😂 which is to okay guitar (preferably electric). Anyways of machines - becoming closer to closer is one of the songs I really want to learn on it because just like u it’s also one of my favorite songs from the album. Anyways yea I’ve been rewatching this video constantly cause I just love the way u play the part 😀

[@durranborn9465]

I wish I could see the whole randomized list...but friggen Of Machines album! Nostalgia overload. Their lead guitars were special...like angelic sirens. Don't know how else to describe it. There was a band called Taken in the early 2000s that had similar shimmering arpeggios with a super heavy backdrop. They became a band called Mikoto, who ROCKED also. Check em out if you can find some of their stuff. THANKS GUYS!

[@durranborn9465]

Do yourselves a favor and search on youtube for the band Taken and their song "arrested impulse". Pure early 2000s melodic hardcore goodness. Magical. Keep up the great work guys. Aloha!

[@thetestwoodrapier]

Durran Born you will see the whole list all in good time! :)

[@coltgillespie313]

Oceana had VERY similar leads, like an ocean swell or drifting/floating through space. 08'-12' rise records killed it with the post hardcore bands.

[@scotthamby276]

Holy moly dude, I know these guys, they're from my hometown. Played a few shows with em too. Excellent cover mate!

[@Mikerisms]

Scott Hamby Thanks! That's awesome. Such a shame they didn't hold out for long. They could've been huge!

[@tallaksenmarshall4180]

well I hope your from winder GA

[@misstrKevin]

This song, this band. The memories -_-

[@runesolis]

3:43 man 😩🙏 i'm impressed

[@thelatterrain_la]

Thanks for sharing this cover dude 🫡

[@Hambone1389]

Thank you for making this video. I loved Of Machines so much when they were around. I think they're largely forgotten, so this is rad. 🤙 The singer's name was Dylan, and they got back together a few years ago and recorded a demo song, then some bad things went on and they split again.

[@Mikerisms]

Casey Hampton Yeah, they were so good. I remembered Dylan shortly after recording the video, I always do that, haha! I never heard that demo, I heard rumours of an ep but then they disappeared again. Such a shame.

[@LouieNJ]

@@Mikerisms Late to the party here but pretty sure I heard the lead singer ran away with the money they raised to put out a new EP.

[@andyzzz104]

Favorite band ever.

[@RideTheLite]

I cannot believe you covered them haha. Not many know about them. Favorite song is Lost in Translation. They released some demos for Chroma Dreamcoat and then they broke down. Thanks again man!

[@Mikerisms]

Yeah, it's a shame cos this album was great!

[@RideTheLite]

Mikerisms the closest to them in sound is Lead Hands. Of Machines is very unique.

[@thetestwoodrapier]

Nothing gets past us mate. My musical feelers reach very far!

[@RideTheLite]

Mark Johnson your summary to this song is very true. I too regret not seeing them live, and I feel bad that such a good band did not have confidence continuing to create music. Awesome blog!

[@thetestwoodrapier]

Josias Laureano thanks a lot my friend, really appreciate that!

[@TrevorGray4758]

Still my favorite album of all time.

[@atticus5556]

I love you for covering this Mike 🎈

[@svenstofferson]

much love for you mate. thanks for always making my day better. cheers

[@Mikerisms]

svenstofferson Haha, no worries dude 😀

[@jacksonlifsey7291]

You haven't covered one bad song yet, everything is so spot on keep it up brother!

[@sashashuta6854]

Great cover! Keep it up, man.

[@Moistflap]

I always feel terrible asking so much of you but a tutorial or tabs would be very cool I deeply love this one. Great cover mike you da best.

[@Mikerisms]

I actually tabbed this one out as I was working it out. I've just added the links in the description dude. Happy learning!One or two parts are slightly different than I ended up playing them in the end but the notes are all the same!

[@YouArePitiful]

Holy shit Mike, thank you for this one man. You have some damn excellent choices for your flashback series. This band was so damn good, such a shame they broke up. This is one of my favorites songs by them as well. You nailed it as always man.

[@Mikerisms]

L Thanks a lot dude 😁 Me and Mark inputted all our favourite albums from back in the day onto a randomiser, so it's a completely random pick each Thursday. It reminds us of some great music! I miss this band, they could've been huge!

[@jerry-gees]

oh fuck yeah!

[@FlexMarzipan]

this song was so goooood

[@Mikerisms]

Alex Booth damn right it was!

[@FlexMarzipan]

Mikerisms and still is! awesome job man

[@sheffieldb92]

2:00 I Still Feel Her PT.1 Emarosa vs this intro. Thoughts?

[@MangoJerry93]

I was so amazed to see that you had covered this song ! Great cover man, btw what amp/tone did you dial to get your tone? I love it.

[@onlyforyou101]

Have you or will you have a lesson for this? Or maybe for reset reflect?.

[@Fix44]

RIP Bennett Freeman

[@elmorse4415]

Great band this is to band they broke up is sad this was a good band

[@coltgillespie313]

The drummer killed this band to start woe is me. :(

[@auggiediaz6756]

Oh man theses chords are gonna kill my fingers 😂

[@gilbert4394]

Pretty sure he’s just playing the lead and the rhythm at the same time lol the band had 2 gee tars

[@MelkeysSaidit]

hey bud are the tabs wrong there's a part that you have 4 on the g and 12 on the b that's a huge stretch wondering if its a mistake its on bridge 2 btw thanks appreciate u

[@theblueregistaa]

Some saosin soon?

[@lv-lennard]

Beautiful uwu

[@ethancooley6659]

Mike, awesome cover. For your covers, do you ever find tabs online or do you always tab it out yourself ?

[@Mikerisms]

Ethan Cooley Thanks dude. I never use tabs, 90% of the fun is in the working out of the song 😀

[@crusherbanshee]

Hey mike you do alot of covers and tutorials of how to make those covers but i would love to know (im sure others do aswell) what your practice regime looks like to get faster and more accurate. Ive found myself not improving as much as i want because i dont follow and specific warm up/exercises

[@Mikerisms]

Crusher Banshee Hey dude. Do you think you could copy and paste this comment onto my latest Q&A video? That way I can answer it properly and give examples etc. when I do my next one. It saves me typing a mile long comment! 😁

[@eduardoloriab]

When "Lost in translation"?

[@Shynotic]

Man I love this song, wish they would've finished that EP they started

[@Mikerisms]

figgsmania Yeah, it would been great to have heard more from them.

[@stevenmoreno9421]

You guys should check out Dylan Anderson’s other band “their eyes look north” it isn’t of machines but I mean it’s Dylan and it’s honestly nostalgic listening to them

[@zathoros6657]

Ayyy nice cover. Is that a Grumble Bee sticker I saw?!

[@Mikerisms]

Zathoros Thanks 😀 Yeah, I love Grumblebee, Jack is one of the nicest dudes ever! he sent me a Christmas card too 😁

[@diplexhook2258]

rip bennett coleman

[@kappa7094]

i wish i could read tabs

[@durackikrutoi]

!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Hey dude just saying, they did the first album, had issues between the drummer and other members about wanting to go different directions. drummer left, they got a new one. however the singer had been getting grief from family about it, money issues were a thing, among other issues. the band slowly broke up. however, the drummer took the of machines sound and went the direction he wanted to go with new members, you probably know the band. woe is me. austin wanted to take the ambient post hardcore sound and make it heavier and metalcore. woe is me is basically ambient industrial metalcore, with tylers vocal influences from gospel, RnB and pop. both bands were sick. woe is me had an issue with the drummer pissing everyone off. being a controlling dick. anyways too bad they are gone. dylan anderson had a sick voice. bennet could scream well. austin was a good drummer. and the other members were pretty chill guys i hear. the one guitarist has a new band called native suns, different but good. dylan also did a thing called soft powers and now has something called kakune. soft powers is dream pop. check out casino madrid, they were sick too.

[@Mikerisms]

bmxriderforlife1234 Thanks, good to know dude 😀 I've heard of those other bands, just didn't pick up on the connection, I'm useless with band members' names and stuff, haha!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

yeah i wouldnt be surprised. casino madrid isnt related but a good band none the less. and yeah usually im bad with names.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

heres one of my favorite casino madrid song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqOVaGWFm76Woas&ab_channel=CasinoMadrid also if you have time i have a question for you about getting into playing guitar(but with an injury just looking for opinions on two approaches ive thought of)

[@sergey-2313]

@@bmxriderforlife1234 so much information! thanks dude

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@sergey-2313 lol no worries :P it always helps knowing someone who knew the band personally. apparently bennet did another project as well but i cant find shit on that. doesnt seem like it went anywhere beyond local shows. which is too bad cause i really liked his screams.

[@VictoryForge1337]

Sweet cover. Way too much head knodding bro.