Keith Merrow- Heart of the Sea Nymph (feat. Jeff Loomis)

[@davidsnakedoe7322]

I think Merrow is one of the greatest rythmic guitarists I've ever listened to. Not just for his playing, but also for the way he composes. He thinks different. Best piece of metal of all times. Very well done, dude.

[@josephsabatino7857]

Hes like the version of Jeff Loomis that doesn't play solos

[@DantesTimeshare]

He thinks about structuring metal songs the way a drummer would. The repetitions are carefully considered, everything flows and fits together perfect. It's an obsession.

[@depshallburn]

@@DantesTimeshare Yup, basically percussively

[@BlizzarDofBabyloN]

Dat riff after the solo 0_o .....EPIC!

[@m4tt72]

Repeated 99999 times

[@DisarmtheDescent]

Fuck yeah. @ Jason- Same here.

[@saikathbose8120]

that solo O_O its amazing if u actually see jeff play it

[@jacobjustus1659]

BlizzarDofBabyloN 🤘🏼😈

[@CHEVYLEW2319]

Here I am 30 years old and I never thought that at 21 I would have enjoyed this more than now. It's still just as mind blowing. 🤘

[@bhaskardeka9020]

Same here brother. I'm 30 yrs old too now.

[@fabioa.5490]

wow, here I was thinking I'd be alone in remembering these awesome times in our 20s. I could listen on repeat back in the day.

[@JulianFStyle]

guitar playing is not just about soloing. Riffs can be even much more important than solos.

[@andyshreds573]

Julian F. Style Old channel most of the times they are.

[@NateShredwards]

I seriously don't get how these guys come up with all these riffs. They must play guitar 38 hours a day.

[@mtbthiccness3605]

they do. and they know music theory

[@sirskibobble]

putrifaction wubs keith doesnt know much theory

[@mtbthiccness3605]

wait what o-o

[@sirskibobble]

players like him and Ola Englund (who doesnt know any at all) base it all on sound. Thats that little bit extra that sets them apart Imo

[@xNeonShade]

Ethan Vawter To be fair to an extent they do, you have to agree that if you're playing guitar enough certain patterns or shapes stick in your head, and there seems to be some sort of misconception that if you know theory then you just like lose all creativity and just do things because you feel that's how it should be theoretically, where as in reality that's not true in the slightest. I know a lot of theory but I don't write purely through it, I'll just kind of analyze what I'm doing as I'm going and know how to achieve certain sounds that I want to continue on to

[@luisbalderrama8145]

Even after all of these years, this song still hits as hard as the first day I heard it. Keep it up Keith!

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I could listen to Keith and Jeff all day.

[@redbeard9412]

Can we just a second to appreciate how far this man has come! Look at this video. The era the 7 string the sound. Now a schecter musician with is own guitar line. All from some youtube videos that if you were lucky enough to find in mid 2011 era. Thanks for the journey Keith. Still hands down my favorite guitarist.

[@gurlerium]

i think after 3:25 he getting a revenge of marvelous solo by awesome riff :)

[@ZombieAndDolphin]

i agree

[@Ymiraku]

It's actually one of the best riffs I have ever heard.

[@jacobjustus5602]

I keep coming back for it Haha

[@burltrap]

can i just jump in here late as fuck in 2022 and say WHAT A BANGERRRR. LAY IT ON ME KEITH

[@pony_drums]

This song reminds me a bit of Opeth. Amazing song.

[@Nickball97]

Really? Mikael could never pull this off lol. Jokes aside, Opeth has never been this technical, but maybe the intro riff does sound a bit like Opeth.

[@777fiddlekrazy]

Nicolas Arango Perhaps Not as technical but can Really write some Great Epic Stuff. ** Personally** (^-^)

[@mossbot5347]

Opeth definitely has songs more technical than this, "Hex Omega" comes to mind

[@blackblurable]

Mossbot you would classify hex omega technical as in for Opeth? I’d say another song but I’m curious because I love that song

[@Android18readordie]

Keith is an exceptional rhythm player. Not many can keep up with Jeff loom is.😊

[@GurtinTheDistance]

so much humble. so much brilliance. too much rad.

[@talastra]

This really says everything that's need saying in just a few words.

[@samhaokip9126]

Dude you are a monster...that riff could kill people!

[@ZombieAndDolphin]

hahahahaha

[@Oborowatabinostk]

+Zombie & Dolphin it have me cancer!

[@tromboneman4517]

Jon Samuel, if I was a villain, that final riff would be my theme as I slay all the heroes.

[@justin4895]

I love all of these riffs so melodic and thrashing at the same time.

[@slamworldorder]

dude!!!! that outro riff goes so fucking hard!!!!

[@majorstevo2337]

it truly is....

[@lacasanostra2]

+Christopher Nick Literally drives me crazy so insane, powerful, ruthless

[@MKRocker2012]

Diabolical

[@Stumpy801]

When I think of Keith Merrow I think of that riff lol

[@Saidice]

It's funny because even though Jeff's solo is intense; the riff after the solo is better. Way to go, Keith. Honestly, that's one of the best riffs I've ever heard.

[@jksala2864]

This is electrifyingly good...the riffs in this are beyond this planet

[@dimebagjared]

You and Jeff man. For years I've looked for music as great as PanterA, Old Megadeth, Nevermore, Tool, Type O negative, Carcass... Notice a trend? Most of these bands don't exsist anymore, or their current stuff isn't that great. However you sir have nailed it with this, spice dealer and conquering dystopia. You two have instantly become my favorite duo equaled to mustaine and friedman. Keep up the good stuff brother!

[@mikescanlan4653]

Absolutely man, these guys together are absolutely stunning.

[@matmcghee]

Dude i agree with you 100% hearing their music restores some of my faith in musicianship.

[@NavidKhan84]

Keith n Jeff are not only amazing players but great composers..the atmosphere that they create is impossible..you guys can check out 'Sithu Aye' and 'Widek' if you guys haven't already..i have recently discovered those two..very impressive

[@dimebagjared]

Wow. That was great stuff Navid, thanks fur the recommendation!

[@NavidKhan84]

Cheers brodda!..Have u checked out the album of Steven wilson's project with Guthrie '' the raven that refused to sing'' ..highly recommended..and check out this kid in youtube called Matt Rach..he got some some crazy talents in composing..Truely remarkable

[@USAdystopia]

Great tune! My favorite.

[@Extraamedium]

i love how natural and fluid this song looks, feels, sounds, appropriately named and severely under rated

[@TheFunky57]

Favorite Merrow song. That's my fuckin jam.

[@IIISOLIDIII]

OMG .... really you're a focking master ... i love your riffs ... and jeff lommis puff... respect ....

[@jasoncrump1886]

Can't get enough of Keith's songs man. Jeff on the lead just makes it even more out of this world.

[@samsquantch14]

0:45 to 0:56 ...that is the sickest riff iv ever heard!

[@alexwright1464]

+samsquantch14 I think it is even better the second time he does it, with the harmony.

[@talastra]

Their collaborative album Conquering Dystopia is wall-to-wall this, and fantastic.

[@smokejc]

Reminds me of something Mastodon would do.

[@gurvijaybecker]

This goes up there with one of the best ever loomis solos... what feel man, wow !

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

MONSTER performance Keith! (and Jeff!).

[@MercilessShred]

Okay, so I've only watched like 4 of your videos... but you write some of the tastiest riffs I've ever heard. I bow to thee, riff lord.

[@dsaashley]

Merrow.. Amazing as always

[@GearsyGGAA]

Man this song is my jam. Such tasty riffs and melodic leads. I could listen to this all day

[@manny75586]

You and Loomis play so well off of each other. Monster riffs. Mind melting solos. You guys truly do it all

[@TriggaDesigns]

I love the chorus. It reminds me of an opeth type riff. This sounds awesome.

[@tak178]

I just love your rhythm playing...the right kind of bite...the right kind of staccato...just sick and aggressive.

[@alaspoorjordan]

I love this song. It;s really awesome and has great textures in it. An added bonus is that Loomis solo, which gives me chills.

[@AleifrLeifrson]

You say you can't play Jeff Loomis' solo. The stuff you play right after his solo, though, is some crazy shit.

[@danbenkert]

You guys make an incredible statement without speaking a word unreal guys!!!

[@freddyg832002]

Love the new songs sounds great.

[@efirvnorme536]

Это звучит и смотрится роскошно! Музыканту аплодирую стоя! Солист , браво!

[@IrMa2119]

This was the first song by Keith Merrow that I heard... Electricity run through me and my head went giddy. Thought I was the nymph and that heart was mine) Awesome music. Neverending thanks from a Russian.

[@Three-LeggedCat]

I've been listening to this mythical track for 13 years, great inspiration

[@ONLYPAIN93]

After 8-9 solid years of listening to this track, i feel the need to comeback and say that its balls-out insane how well all those RIFFS bond with each other. Technical as fuck but it doesn't sacrifice the feeling one bit, AND heavy without sacrificing melody at all. Composition is out of this world 🤯

[@mikestamper]

awesome work!

[@Hippo007]

Best rhythm guitarist I have ever seen! So technical and melodic! Your phrasing and writing is incredible Sir!

[@titoudu25]

Keith Merrow and Jeff Loomis are absolutely amazing !

[@slacky141]

Jeff loomis is AN EPIC GUITARIST and that solo is completely mind blowing! AWESOME

[@PanosFotakos]

MAN THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG GREAT RIFFS AND AWESOME SOLOS!!!!

[@Fredarm]

Discovered him through Loomis, and its a great find. Very good album!!!

[@MattismPL]

I love to watch this clip. Jeff solo kicks ass!

[@opethforlife]

Keith Merrow is THE BOSS, THE GOAT and THE LEGEND

[@JapJackson]

Hell yeah...I always feel like listening to the songs multiple times because there's just so much going on I always hear something different the 2nd time around.

[@sameerkulkarni8584]

First half of the song is just awesomely done...

[@saikathbose8120]

dude jeffs solo is one hell of a work

[@antony123antony]

some riffs made ​​my heart melt away from their beauty!

[@Crispyfresh77]

Both solo sections and outro are tooooooooo goood

[@sethsorensen6431]

I absolutely love the chord shapes Keith uses.

[@petesgrl420]

Great song Keith! and nice job to the Jeffers!!

[@0bts0]

This tune still rocks!!!

[@mightymight5843]

Love this stuff so much.

[@fridgemagnetcampfire]

I get a new favourite riff every time you post a new song.

[@mikepshena]

God that solo is amazing. God that riff after the solo is biblical.

[@danbenkert]

Man you guys together are insane man!!

[@ryangreenwood312]

What a truly amazing song!! I haven't heard this in years, crazy!!!

[@snozbarry]

Sick cover brethren! ...I started cracking up at your annotations during the Jeff looms part. Good stuff. Jeff loomis is a monster.

[@LifeHawkeye]

Keith brother all I gotta say is WOW. You're an amazing composer. I can't fathom how your mind works. Elite talent and songwriting.

[@ВладимирМаяковский-ч2в]

One of my best finds in music!

[@IconW]

This is perfect. Absolutely perfect.

[@DarkKnight896]

Dude you create some absolutely killer riffs and music, the Jeff Loomis solo was just icing on the cake!

[@ThePhrygiandom]

This track has it all: killer drums, fantastic guitar tones/playing, memorable hooks and a great mix. You have certainly inspired me, and I can't wait to purchase your next CD.

[@brianpatrick6102]

I am really diggin' all your songs; the rhythms and solos you create are incredibly interesting and unique. And Loomis......still, fifteen or so years later and I walk away dumbfounded. You two compliment each others styles, and that....is no small thing. Indeed. Love this song in particular. I've watched this vid at least ten times in a row now. Inspiring stuff here.

[@fmaster78]

Brilliant.....

[@pirez1986]

Awesome song and one of the best collaborations ever!!!!! Loved the 'owned' bubble!

[@5xyellowflash]

OMG! One of the most beautiful composition I've ever heard. Great Work!

[@MrGuitarTormentor]

Awsome rithams and solo Keith and Jeff Loomis \m/

[@WitheredLeafMusic]

Got to love this stuff!

[@NpGibson]

I feel like the biggest part of making a song great is being able to feel the emotion when you're listening and you can feel it so much in Jeff Loomis' solo. its like you can feel every emotion in his phrasing and his bends especially at 3:07 its like he's crying out through his guitar, its seriously amazing

[@DasDoomstick]

Thank you for giving me so much inspiration!

[@troyfrost1980]

Keith M . You are so cool man I wished I could play guitar like you . 👍🤘🤘🤘Troy Frost troyster 😎Cool Riffs 👾

[@vsabadazh]

Very beautiful melody!

[@Despond]

I laughed so hard at the "OWNED" picture. Great song, and humble!

[@caleguenther8947]

This and the piscator were very formative songs in my music life. Keith you always were and will be the under rated riff god. Just so good at telling stories through just your playing. And it doesn't have to be wildly fast to stay interesting. Great stuff. Under rated. Always loved you. Something I hear often in the back of my mind when I write and need inspiration. Thanks for the cool experiences.

[@touretul]

@RealWorldGym yeh! love the final riff too. it remembers his first album, which is my favorite.

[@isospinofficial]

excellent work Keith.

[@vidmohit4684]

really diggin the vibe of this song.

[@nadbatak]

LOVE all your songs and videos keep up the good work :) awesome guitar playing

[@VegaMaiden95]

well this is just simply awesome!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

cool song, love the view of your playing at the end. aweomse that mr. loomis played a part in this song. great job all around!

[@98GuitarTECH]

This is still my favourite of your songs, love the sound of this with the mayones and pegasus though!

[@arrman92]

Epic song, epic Loomis solo, epic outro riffage! Exellent!

[@bejcej]

The end riff crushes me every time so bad, that i can feel it in my head.

[@pro0n]

3:06 - 3:25, killing the dreams of some of the best guitarists, a single note at a time. Admirable that you flat out admit you can't play it, rather than trying and failing miserably like uh.. 90%+ of people who post videos on KZbin. Kudos for that. Serious note- I agree with the majority of the other comments. Very "Opeth," which isn't a bad thing at all. Keep up the fine work, sir.

[@mrguitarguygates]

I believe I'm viewer 200k... Congrats & thank you, Mr. Merrow! Keep up the awesome work!

[@kozmo617]

Im glad i took a listen to this, an awesome song man. Made me thing of mastodon. I will be listening to more of your music now b

[@awienc]

Really, this intro must be best thing I've heard in last months! I love playing with delay and it sounds like Wes Borland. I usually don't listen to music like this but intro got me hooked and this song rocks!

[@DanielSmith_19]

11 years old and it's still something I listen to on repeat

[@PrismaticCS]

This song is by far my favorite one out of you man, right next to Abducted and Shorted Out. You're truly a genius of the trade. It shouldn't be a wonder to fans how someone like yourself was privileged to work with Jeff himself. Everyone go and buy Awaken the Stone King and keep this guy afloat. I'll eat all your faces if you don't!

[@YourFavoriteLesbo]

Keith, you're a truly great song writer. Out of all the shit I've heard of yours on youtube, not a single one was bad. You're a total inspiration to me and likely many others.

[@judgevongrudgenstein3112]

keep coming back to your riff after the solo

[@I.S.REC.]

This is so damn sweet, great work dude 🤘🤘

[@callie7603]

That riff starting at 3:25 is fucking wild. I want more of it.

[@sobasage1958]

I hear that.

[@jak9990]

Very cool stuff i love jeff loomis guitarplaying !!!!! great^^

[@CRaul87]

I use this song and video as inspirational stuff before getting ready to practice. This song is INCREDIBLE!!!