Conquer Divide - "Nightmares" Playthrough

[@MllrtimeOnTheTube]

I'm in love. With the guitar, the playthrough, and of course the guitarist. Congrats on the move from ICU nurse to achieving your dreams! Well deserved!

[@JSTPband]

Guitar World asked her to be in a video and she said yeah. Since her band is on the rise right now, Guitar World was interested in their guitar work. She may or may not know how to sweep the whole fretboard like rings of Saturn or whatever, but she's still a great musician whether you like it or not

[@davestephens468]

A guitar playthrough video isnt supposed to the most entertaining thing to watch. It's supposed to be the guitar player sitting and playing the song how it's played on the album so other fellow guitar players and guitar nerds can learn how to play it. Why on earth people are complaining about a guitar playthrough video not being entertaining or shredtastic enough is beyond me.

[@chunk4funk]

Great to see seeing a great song being played using a 6-string guitar. Awesome playing! Just bought the album on I-Tunes. Thanks GW for promoting a great band I never would've heard of otherwise!

[@maryruiz4500]

All about this song is perfect...💖💖💖💖💖 Congratulations, Kristen!!! Great job👌👍👏

[@rorymccallum7578]

Great work, love the guitar. Love the music cant wait to see more

[@ГалданГалдан]

It's nice to listen such a beautiful metalcore!

[@Berettadv]

I feel pretty bad that she has to read some of the moronic comments in this video. She obviously worked hard on this technique and while it is not my style of music, I still appreciate her hard work.

[@Androssverse]

You guys like BMTH? I bet ya do. None of their music is difficult to play but you still like them, right?

[@bloodevasive3871]

Technical doesn’t matter if the riffs are DANK

[@whoguy4231]

That was awesome. I really like the lighter precise touch a woman has. Keep up the great playing xxoo!

[@airnix8108]

You're welcome at my campfire anytime! Just love it!

[@Megadeth1311]

awsome! i love conquer divide! love the screaming, love the vocals, love the riffing, the bass the drums.... i feel like i`m arrived!

[@cleojade2011]

I could watch this the whole time! This is beyond badass 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BigMikeGuitar]

Electric guitar, spanning 6, 7, and 8 strings, whammy bar, distortion, and processing, is a very idiosyncratic instrument, and guitar players some of the most idiosyncratic musicians. All that matters to me is the relationship with the instrument, and I see that here. Good job and nice playing. Have fun.

[@JamesZhan]

I cannot stand the misogyny in the KZbin community. -First of all I am very sure that Guitar World is not about how technical and crazy you can get with guitar playing, so stop whining about how oh-psh-power-chords the song is; you need to realize that there are songs that are way easier, yet way more famous (which proves that you don't need to shred to make good music). If you think it can only be considered as "good music" only when there are crazy shredding, then I will leave you alone because your ignorance is beyond curing. -Second, this song is great and the production is amazing. You are of course to disagree with that, and make your criticism. -Third, why is it a big deal that it's a female musicians? Female musicians like them are probably better people than many in the KZbin community - they deal with misogynistic comments, they deal with oh-they-got-signed-because-they-are-all-girls kind of disrespecting comments, they write music, they tour (which is nothing fun when are you doing it a lot; constantly being on the road, on the tour bus etc), they take risks (being musicians, you know), they pursue their dreams. -Fourth, do you know what is it like to working on an album? Do you know how much effort and investment and dedication are required to make an album? It's much much harder, 1000x harder than you would imagine. If I am not misinformed, Conquer Divide has been working on this debut album for at least 2 years. -Look at the mirror and think what kind of people you are, and stop disrespecting musicians. -Be a civilized person, like them or not, respect them. Sorry for the rant. Keep it up Conquer Divide!

[@MuscleCarp]

James Z Productions brb, getting you a medal

[@nwawallace]

***** Yes, because misogyny is something represented by a like/dislike meter and not at all by the things we can say and read in the comment section. When you learn to read and extrapolate data properly please return to this thread and tell me how your comment is relevant.

[@VioletDeliriums]

James Z Productions Guitar World is essentially a misogynist magazine. Have you ever looked through it?

[@Metaltuerke]

James Z Productions I don't know, what sex/gender-debates has to do in music anyway (except on vocals of course)

[@VioletDeliriums]

***** It is because music is not pure meaningless sound. It is a phenomenon that occurs in context and is associated with culture, including gender roles of characters within the drama/narrative of a song as well as that of the people performing it.

[@13thNemesis]

No matter if simple or not, she play live cleaner than 90% of the guys I've heard playing.

[@KeepTheGates]

Sexist bastard

[@Aharra12]

Why does that matter tho?

[@ConquerBrSlzPrivadoOnline]

😱Oi,

[@lupang335]

Every video with a girl playing on guitar always has people talking about sexuality and shit. I just wanna say that guitar looks amazing, love the top on it. Great tone too!

[@dinachayarubin5600]

It'll be awesome to see you both playthrough

[@pauloing1pauloing167]

She's using Drop E, not standard tuning. She palm mutes with open 5 and 6 all the time. You can see at 1:17 she does 3>5 fret 5th string and it sounds D>E, so the 5th string is tuned B instead of the A from Standard Tuning. The riff in 1:48 also uses open E (4th string). E, B, E, A, C#, F# Peace out o/

[@blackowlhowl]

Can't understand, why there are so many dislikes. Great song!

[@FateofTheFallenOFCL]

dude i need to learn this song, just got into these girls the other day and this is my favorite song

[@TIMEDISORT]

I love how people are giving her shit that it's nothing flashy as though she isn't a rhythm guitarist.

[@ambs9564]

Lol you guys know that's she's the rhythm guitarist for Conquer Divide her name is Kristen and Izzy is lead guitarist

[@Shredkast]

Smooth playing, I like it !

[@JosteinChrAndersen]

What it this nonsense that says that she can't play? How can you possibly say so? She played what we heard, she is all about music and serving the song, why should she shred it to ruins?

[@spacecalander]

I do not know where the thumbs down came from, she is actually in the band and plays this.

[@Emm_R_Guitar]

spacecalander its from people that wanted to see complicated prog metal playthroughs... judging from the comments sections anyway...

[@conquerdividemusic]

Check out our new single! www.conquerdivideofficial.com

[@Androssverse]

She's the rhythm guitarist. A lot of the shit one plays from that position in the band isn't gonna be the most technical thing you've ever heard. If you want to see shredding or more technical playing then ask Guitar World for the lead player.

[@MarkLumsley]

Is she playing in DROP E tuning?? :s

[@justinhhorner]

Really enjoyed this playthrough. I watched the music video for the song and dig it. I'll definitely check out the album!

[@lokboxx]

love the video, but I really would have appreciated both guitarists being in there. the leads were cool and should be featured, too

[@rookd1137]

Is this Joey sturgis girl? It looks like his home studio haha

[@manuelzamalloa4618]

im telling you dude girls have really good taste for music!

[@viktorsuslov1425]

_simple, but very _*_melodic_*_ and _*_original_* *\m/*

[@danknittel1250]

Some really cool parts sprinkled throughout the song. Love that major change in the bridge. Epic!

[@MARIO.GUITAR]

She has remarkably good intonation. Good player.

[@DeadGlassEyes]

So everyone featured on this channel has to be a beast (boring) shredder? Give me a fucking break. Just because she is playing a rather simple song, doesn't mean that it's 100% of her abilities. Perhaps just playing the song, and this is what the song dictated? Not a fan of this band or their music even, but they do have a good drummer (Tamara, check out her drum covers)

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Devon Becker A few. The covers of bands she plays isn't really my style.

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Devon Becker Haha no, I'm not 12 dude :)

[@kychhaykhmer9700]

yamaha

[@godizwidme]

I agree

[@nathanlopez3988]

this is weak as fuck...product placement

[@DonEBrooke32]

aren't you that girl from the video with Meytall and Nikki Simmons? that cover of "Into the Fire" by Asking Alexandria? O_o

[@kristenmarie7660]

aye

[@robertchristopher2619]

I think it’s funny when people comment like,”simple but good job!” Some of the most basic riffs and licks are pretty badass. You don’t have to be all technical for things to sound good. Her playing is pretty good IMO. Helluva job,girl. Keep it Loud • Keep it Metal 🤘🏽

[@yannconvers3527]

Super cool song and skill

[@thestrangeblue]

It's a thing of beauty just to watch the mastery. Every movement is perfect.

[@amaralvenamoris4307]

Awesome song! It has a lot of power and emotion. Sweet grooove!

[@metalfan602]

Thanks for showing me how to play this, now I can jam along to the music video

[@jhar9022]

Who cares if it's a woman or not? She's got good, solid chops, and the riffs are tasty. This is a headbanger, and the album is good metal. If you dig it, cool. If not, cool. But expecting every guitarist to be Steve Vai is a slippery slope to thinking that YOU are also Steve Vai, and as such have the right to talk about other guitarists as if they're some quiz to be graded.

[@allenlewis5689]

I wish I could play guitar half as good as that. I bought a guitar because I wanted to learn to play, but I find it impossible. You rock!

[@RosesUnread]

love CD, especially since they just released a new song! They are amazing!!

[@jared_s2]

I like it. I like music though...music is something I love. This is a great song. Some great emotion, and the overall essence is good to help deeply reflect. Not too simple, not too complicated. Great music and great production quality too. I love this music for my training sessions. Nice ibanez too.

[@stevenschwander5990]

That Ibanez with the Floyd Rose looks sick!

[@travistoole]

Im gonna have to check these peeps out. Good job dude.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

cool song, will have to check this band out.

[@mrgibson]

AkiraSpectrum go for it! just heard about them a few days ago, when they released their new album and it's awesome! even more with the vocals

[@kumiki123]

You're like a deer in the headlights What I said you didn't wanna believe You're so inane and misguided You won't get the best of me Well I can't help that it's not worth it You had your chance and you missed out You couldn't change me, so don't mistake me I'm not someone who will back down Last night I saw that your intentions Were relentless (Relentless) What makes you think I won't fight back? I'm outstretched but you're outmatched So here we are, make your move But you don't have what it takes I'm on the edge and I don't care I never said that I'd fight fair I'm awaiting the next provocation It's not me, you just love the fixation You could break me in every way You could bring me right to my knees By the time you count to three I'll be standin' on my own two feet You're the nightmare that's chasin' me You could tear away all my dreams I'll show you what it means to scream When I'm standin' on my own two feet My own two feet The skies disguised like you with all your charm Till lightening hits the ground I can't believe you thought I'd save you When you'd just let me drown Wake up 'cause you're not listening Tell me what it is that you fail to see I won't let you destroy this You're just a self-fulfilling prophecy You could break me in every way You could bring me right to my knees By the time you count to three I'll be standin' on my own two feet You're the nightmare that's chasin' me You could tear away all my dreams I'll show you what it means to scream When I'm standin' on my own two feet My own two feet Is that all you've got? Try to bring me down, let's see how far you get Just walk away, you're too little too late And that was your last mistake You can't take away part of me, my dreams Your voice meaningless, I'm what you'll never be You're not what I made up, a figment of a dream You said you'd bring me to my knees These footprints in the ground No, I'm never fallin' down When will you see (These footprints in the ground) I'm done playin' these games, screamin' in vain (No I'm never falling) Waiting for you to hear me (Down) You could break me in every way You could bring me right to my knees By the time you count to three I'll be standin' on my own two feet You're the nightmare that's chasin' me You could tear away all my dreams (Tear away all my dreams) I'll show you what it means to scream When I'm standin' on my own two feet My own two feet

[@lordcherrymoore5252]

Pretty neat. I didn't realize how much of the rifts came from the rhythm guitar part. I'd like to see her play her part too, sometime.

[@conorcrisis]

Hell yeah! She's awesome!

[@slimhxcchance86]

Conor Taylor Lol not really

[@StoneyAngel]

Any chick that plays guitar is awesome \m/😝\m/

[@JustinBA007]

Stoney Guerrero it's cool that she does play guitar, but that doesn't make her cool. Her having boobs did not make the song more interesting.

[@slimhxcchance86]

Justin Brantley Nor does the lack of enthusiasm on her part. Its already a boring song, and her boring guitar playing isnt helping.

[@11393]

This woman is boss

[@MrPriestyman]

Nice one these are actually some real catchy riffs I like, and she knows her way round a neck ;3

[@VonBluesman]

Nice job. Congrats to your husband, he is one lucky guy. : )

[@brianfisher701]

So much energy is wasted on saying stupid shit. Who gives a F**K! Nothing wrong with a girl or woman playing some metal. Especially in such a male dominated industry. Whether the song is easy or not, listen to the music for the music. No reason to hate or be jealous. We should all actually say Thank You for helping keep metal alive in a genre that has been driven so far underground. You go girl. You could be an inspiration for the younger generation of girls who want to play music. Keep metal going. Male or Female.

[@nataliecohen5581]

I second this. There are enough Nikki minajs in the world. Why the metal community has to be so hateful I'll never know. They should be encouraging girls not pushing them away. That's why it's a sausage fest

[@filipemartins2291]

Amazing!! Love it!!! Keep going we need more people like you in this genre! :) \m/

[@BangDoMusic]

Great Job, keep Rocking !!!

[@jeffreymonroe153]

Great Playing

[@9hk38f]

brilliant work!

AMAZING!

[@celineliu4877]

nice. hope someday I get to play like this.

[@2karthik]

Love it great music love girl guitarists awesome playing

[@RavenTheBlack]

As I read the comments I wonder what variety of genre some of the people have had. If you go back and listen to cuts like say Maggot Brain, you can find something way beyond flashy riffs. Something that doesn't just dazzle, but punches straight into a person. Music in it's simple form is an art. In art we try to convey an emotion. Somewhere along the line I think some have forgotten that. From conjuring soul shattering blues to raging battle hymns to stir masses into a frenzy it has always been about the emotion. Without a meaning to play you might as well be doing scales as fast as possible. Sorry for my opinionated response, just awestruck and baffled is all.

Good song! Conquer divide rules \m/

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

In one moment I was watching cat videos and in the other that breakdown 0:57 just hit me...interesting stuff!

[@agallagher5936]

I actually enjoyed that. I love Guthrie Govan and the work of other guitar virtuosos. But simple guitar stuff like this sometimes just reminds me why i like rock music in the first place. How you don't have to be overly complicated as Vai, Petrucci (or whoever it is that rocks your boat) to 'create/enjoy' music.

[@Demiurge66]

Nice tone, good playing I like it. :)

[@Andrelix67]

I am not a metal guy anymore... Usually just shit, nowadays. But this is much better! Nice!

[@adamharris7450]

Sounds like bvb a bit but with more testosterone.

[@mr.purple1674]

oooooooooo

[@shelbyw7071]

And you know, not garbage

[@dantereverse2347]

this is core

[@nathanlopez3988]

its garbage still but better

[@TheBonegames]

But with more talent too

[@CesarRuiz-zp9fx]

Yo you sound great, girl. That guitar is fancy. Looks good on you.

[@spacecalander]

Amazing player.

[@vixenvendettaofficial]

Sweet! Love the guitar. Kiana Shotgun!

[@arjunkaul]

+Vixen Vendetta Me tooo :D

[@pierreantoinecollot]

I finally found a woman who knows to play, Awesome !

[@GreenDayCusack]

I definitely give her credit for playing this awesome song, but is she really playing in a "Drop E" tuning??

[@benjistanley]

tuning?

[@lachlanh7911]

Great sense of musicality. Fuck the haters. Every note has a purpose in this.

[@petarpants]

Letting youtube autoplay random songs while I study, and this song made me open up youtube to see what was playing. Awesome chord progressions and melodies, combined with smooth flowing progressions, buildups and variation. I love it. Nice to hear some more 'delicate' core music without generic shredding wankery over the top that never seems to end (not that shredding is bad or anything). Also, fuck the mysoginistic haters. I bet if you didn't know it was a female playing you wouldn't have felt like your delicate egos had been stroked, making you feel the need to jealously one up her with some testosterone fueled attacks. Hope it makes you feel better!

[@cunjoz]

A great song and it will get my like.

[@moritzunnerstall3992]

This comment section is absolutely cancerous

[@evacody1249]

Moritz Unnerstall she really is not that good. I have heard and scene better women guitar players. There I said it. People who are saying she is not that good are not being sexist just so you know.

[@cabuzzi]

Great song. What model Ibanez is that?

[@willvaughn6.395]

So talented wow

[@liewjengu5861]

energetic

[@austinburdick1702]

baby hey oh my God I love you!!!!:( crys miss you!!!! xoxo need you when are you coming too play in Seattle wa..

[@synhet84]

That little inlay is smooth as f**k !

[@JustAWanderer17]

Pretty clean performance!

[@mattdavis9331]

The bridge is pretty cool.

[@Haroldkonack]

what guitar is it ?

[@benjaminbass2607]

Love playing this song.

[@archkarr18]

what's not to like?....no shredding but, excellent rhythm playing. Sounded tight...Ok she's very attractive too ..so what ..that would be useless if she couldn't play, and she obviously can!.. (the drums sound cool as well ..female drummer? or programmed?) I think it very cool women are getting involved with metal.and shred. Their fingers can do anything a man's can. It's not like It takes herculean strength, just practice and creativity. ..uh..I think she qualifies.

[@evacody1249]

Arch Karr a female guitar play in a metal or rock band is not knew a female in a rock and metal band is not knew. That's my problem here with this video and a band like this. People like you act like it's never been done and shit on all the women that came before for them.

[@tomkang9272]

Hell yeah!! Keep shreddin pretty lady!

[@OnsetOfPutrefaction]

Nice guitar tone!

[@juanbecerra6253]

wow that more stupid comments, this is a cover, what did you expect?, the song is just as well, maybe she did not do their version, or solo, but okay, not everything on the guitar is run like a maniac.

[@nataliecohen5581]

This is not a cover this is her band Conquer Divide's song Nightmares... Check your facts smdh

[@LucasCaetanoGuitar]

Amazing!

[@ANippleCripple]

think i just found a new band! this is fucking awesome!!

[@ColorIce09]

excellent job!

[@skmanga]

well played

[@atr123ballme72]

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[@benjamingreen1212]

This was Awesome an I loved the video an this is just my opinion I would of loved to see a at least a small solo in the middle of the song or one at the end of the song an it does not have to be fast or anything but, you know just a few lead parts hell even just 3 to 5 notes with the whammy bar or something but, over all great video im not saying this to get you down or to say you did not do a good job because you did im just saying this just for something to think about next time an to make you grow as a musician as I know you can.