Opeth - Acoustic/Electric Guitar Parts from Watershed DVD

[@Immortal365x]

One thing I like about this band is their capability to transition from the most ruthless and heaviest passage in a song, to an emotional one. Also, Mikael is truly gifted when it comes to songwriting.

[@laertesdd]

You pretty much summed up what Opeth are as a band.

[@mellowtron214]

It’s even in the Yen/Yang logo for Opeth. From the O itself, to the organic flowing foliage and the spiked harsh lettering. I would only say that they don’t transition from heavy to emotion, since heavy is an emotion itself. They transition from brutal, evil, harsh and sporadic, to pillowy earthen ethereal winding offshoots. I think Dirge For November is one of their finest songs to showcase that transition. It has an almost ambient romantic autumnal section, that is slashed open by one of the most demonic sounding tunes they’ve ever made. Opeth is one of a kind for sure

[@geologist5838]

@@mellowtron214 Good catch, I noticed the Yen/Yang logo when I finally saw them live in CPH for some reason haha. Maybe bcoz I had a huge O in my face :D

[@Meshuggapeth]

Watershed has some of Opeth's heaviest riffs. You can also tell that, all due respect to Peter, Fredrik's skill level caused Mikael to improve his chops a bit to keep up

[@michaeldeel1592]

Meshuggah is god

[@TalussAthner]

Frederik's solos are impressive, but Mikael's are easily my favorite.

[@88omair]

He's got a great bluesy vibe. Wish he'd solo more often nowadays.

[@eddieademi]

Peter Lindgren’s solos were really great too, idk why Mikael says Peter was not creative when he actually wrote some really good solos in Deliverance & Damnation.

[@tylerjacobson8012]

Mikael has a very classic prog rock style of soloing. Reminds me of Andy lattimer. His greatest attribute is the notes he chooses to fill his solos with. He seems to pick the notes perfectly for each one. Akesson is a phenomenal soloist. He’s got a very classic metal shred style. You can tell he listened to schenker and metal when he started playing. I’m not a huge fan of his watershed solos but he really has became a phenomenal player with recent prog opeth releases. He adopted this wonderful jazzy fusion style mixed with some metal attitude that really works well. They’re both great. Akesson is a much better guitar player than lingren ever was too.

[@skorpionmvv]

zero tolerance he does not write Frederik’s solos

[@elmerjarpegard4222]

@@nicolausteslaus If you watch the mini documentary; "The making of Deliverance and Damnation" he says something in the line of: "I write all the songs, the basic stuff, but if they want to change something I want to hear what they have to say." It is also very prominent that he doesn't write all the solos

[@joelhartley5108]

Mikael one of the most underrated songwriters of all time.

[@dale8809]

I'm not sure how this album didn't win metal or prog album of the year. It's so good.

[@FabioDaButterMan]

Fredrik's style in Opeth is incredible.

[@surered4958]

Fredrik is so technical and yet he's still passionate. What an amazing guitarist.

[@FlawedbyDesign777]

Watching this makes me wonder If I will ever truely understand what it means to make beautiful music...

[@KuBaYa87]

Let´s just appreciate it buddy! ;)

[@gmmakesmehurl]

Same way I feel about Ghost. It has me left me knowing I could never make music that's any better. Coincidentally, Fredrik plays guitars on Ghosts new record, Impera. It's amazing work.

[@n5r15]

Holy shit. Listening to some of these riffs being played on acoustic really gives them some definition. Sounds a lot more interesting without all the distortion.

[@MrDevior]

I love how Opeth uses so many major chords. Mikael Akerfeldt is a Swedish musical God.

[@GuitarPro819]

The arabic influences are what makes Opeth such amazing artists

[@iagocoimbra5236]

Evil major chords 2:38 The most interesting part of it

[@jdu6]

I am blown away by these guys....

[@redstrat5976]

Track listing for opeth fans 0:00-1:00 heir apparent 1:41 to 2:04 2:12-2:40 Lotus eater 3:00-3:10 hex omega 3:43-4:47 coil 4:48- 5:21 hessian peel 5:59-8:37 burden solo

[@DeJayHank]

I have no idea how to read this comment

[@rabarebra]

@@DeJayHank From left to right

[@merttalay9702]

love that prs sound you can play everything with prs jazz to metal

[@ChaosInNythil]

Mikael Åkerfeldt is a fucking geunius! he is veeery talented! damn!

[@AlexanderUrdl1]

"I had a crayfish party once" is a sentence only ever spoken in Sweden

[@shivambulsara8509]

Exactly 10-11 years ago, I accidentally came across this video. This was my first introduction to metal genre and electric guitar in general. I started with Opeth, never turned back, now I'm a metalhead. I've never found a song that's unbearable (most people would find it horrifying), because again, I started with Death Metal 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gråsscandy77]

Haha very nice

[@michaeldeel1592]

When I was 7 my dad would blast deftones

[@raymundoaustria5821]

@@michaeldeel1592 oh nice

[@zeppelin8]

Hex Omega has to be one of my favourite Opeth songs of all time... so magestic and enigmatic (reminds me of Porcupine Tree's song "Dark Matter"). I love the new direction Opeth took. It was weirder and so organic. When I finally grew accustomed to it, it was truly rewarding.

[@VespyraMusic]

*Plays Heir Apparent* "I'm not a technical guy"

[@IvanIvanov-qx5oz]

I think he was talking about the tech as in the equipment

[@Deathshuck]

@@IvanIvanov-qx5oz Yep, he's talking about getting his songwriting ideas across as easily as possible and not fucking around with tech. It's funny how This guy got 90 upvotes from people and none of them understood what he was saying.

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

@@Deathshuck i understood lol

[@michtribe]

He is so f***in humble 😃 with all his talent 🎸

[@saurabhbatheja]

@@Deathshuck bro the intention was to crack a joke, thats why he got likes !!

[@SAIF1508]

Frederik Akesson hats off buddy

[@Uzurr69]

this video explains a lot why I think Watershed is one of the best, if not the best album from Opeth.

[@ruinsane100]

5:03 may very well be my favorite Opeth riff of all time and that's saying a lot because I love ALL their riffs!

[@sarahbirch8342]

Sigh. We need more Mikaels in this world. Such an AMAZING musician and vocalist!

[@Igornopolis]

This is fucking rock writing. Totally out of the regular shapes and approaches. This is why Opeth and Mickael are the most legit, true songwriters of todays rock music. Not too many bands can even touch this shit in terms of "truth". Let's go with the new album already :))

[@martinjohansen3987]

This album has the best guitar riffs ever!! Mikael's riffing and Åkessons soloing is an unbeatable combination. Will forever be my favourite Opeth album and favourite period!!!!

[@BigKyleTX]

Wow... 5:03 even behind the scenes, no one to impress, they are still so razor sharp.

[@KRSdeux]

I could watch a whole fucking show of this. Mike on acoustic and vocals, and Fred shredding on the electric. It's raw, it's powerful, and it proves that even if you strip down Opeth songs to their core - they are fucking incredible. Great songwriting. Great fucking band.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

I love Opeth heavy riffs and the chill acoustic stuff too!

[@TheDragonhead90]

seeing Fred & Mike playing is better than sex

[@CalamityIslet]

Dude, these parts from the dvd were my favourate parts just seeing them so chilled out and jamming stuff off their new record. I was praying so badly that they would do the same thing on the making of "Heritage", but they didn´t =( still love the band though, traveled last month from Portugal to Sweden to watch them live xD hehe

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Mikael is one of the most musically gifted guitar players/singers I've ever heard. Watershed is a masterpiece IMO!

[@captainflamson]

This solo by Fredrik has become one of my favorites of all time, the way ends it with the ascending bends is absolute witchcraft!

[@Anders87398]

Thanks to the folks at Sheet Happens for transcribing the riffs for all the songs on this record along with edits and approval by Mike and Fredrik. Can't wait to dive in and learn them all!

[@jamthrash03]

i could listen to that harmony from burden all day, its beautiful. and personally I like it more in this video without the drums and keyboard than on the actual record

[@Weaknessmusic]

0:00 Mikael: "Where is my fucking pick?" 0:06 "Oh, in my jeans"

[@davec2656]

Weakness oh how true it is

[@vineetgundecha7872]

The riff at 5:02 is just ridiculous!

[@colinadamsmusic]

what a truly enjoyable watch. thank you for posting. such brilliant musicians

[@korlikhetfield]

every Opeth is a masterpiece

[@magnusbnordh9624]

Great period of Opeth. !

[@DevinJamesMetal]

You can just feel how much emotion these dudes put into their music.

[@biorythmicshifter]

Amazing how locked in both of these guys are, perfect unison…

[@tomjut9761]

Whoever disliked this should have their internet license revoked immediately.

[@herensn]

I can't believe the coherence between Mikael and Fred; simply amazing!

[@lewiscoates1691]

Fucking love these guys. So talented and their unique styles compliment each other’s so well

[@NorthMan-y6w]

These guys are so god it`s jawdropping! I just enjoy listening to them soooo much!:-)

[@xxDrPhil]

How the fuuuck do you write shit like they do!?!? CRAZY!

[@ProBuNdi]

Never delete this video :)

[@thatmetalhead2182]

I love their very unique sounding guitar solos and acoustic rhythms. :))

[@prawtism]

7:37 infinite eargasm

[@Liloulalalala]

do you know the song pls ?

[@prawtism]

@@Liloulalalala Burden (original version, they cut it for the single for some unknown reason)

[@Liloulalalala]

@praw thanks a lot

[@BTBAM819]

1:23 - one of the best things Mikael has ever written in any instrument.

[@Adam-vc7oy]

Fredriks tone is insane

[@zamb0nio]

it's amazing their live rehearsal takes sound as good as their actual recordings. how many other bands can do this?

[@BaronPowerTraining]

Frederick is one of my soloists.He’s super technical, but he actually writes interesting guitar solos that work with the song rather then just shredding as possible all the time. Mikael’s solo’s just have so much soul, and he is honestly the greatest composer in the history of the genre.

[@moonofautumn]

I love this band....

[@thepooper2010]

They're just...so...fucking....good!!! Lol this video always makes me smile

[@mellowtron214]

I’m just now realizing that my favorite parts to drum along with off Watershed, are all the acoustic/electric sections and the solos. Heir Apparent has some of the tastiest bits off that record.

[@vineetgundecha7872]

This is pure gold. Thanks for uploading!

[@Mastamule]

Geniuses at work. Opeth is amazing

[@akdomun]

"How to make your major chords sound dark and evil" by Mikael Akerfeldt \m/

[@TheRumbles13]

Love that album

[@ranatha]

WHAT A FUCKIN HEAVY RIFF

[@SymbolicBodom]

This video is incredibly beautiful and having all main riffs and solos of their best album ever ! It's on my Iphone :-)

[@Creepzza]

u guys are so talented, im a guitar players and the soul/accuracy when u play just makes me smile

[@jipak93]

One of my favorite guitar duos!

[@shaygahweh]

ahhhhhh so good, it's like medicine for the soul :)

[@dollarmoose]

love watching these guys make music. SICK!!!!

[@nugma]

Fredrik is such a cool dude, great playing too. Fits Opeth well imo.

[@jonatanhedlin3992]

6:56 Fred goes nervous tourettes

[@Eldrynn]

The best music on the planet, indeed!

[@crudip]

Watching this I'm always amazed how perfectly they play together, like they're mentally linked or something.

[@dreamcanal]

@masterfly Yeah, I love his playing, so amazing and technical but approachable, too. I'm also eyeballing his PRS singnature guitar ... really sweet axe.

[@NewsToAstonish]

He has both types anyways. For instance, in the song Porcelain Heart he uses a classical guitar (Nylon string) you can clearly hear it and differentiate between steel and nylon. He usually uses CF Martin Acoustic guitars.

[@jwcorcoran9838]

Seeing these guys at the Sydney Opera House tomorrow - can't fucking wait!!!

[@Fliegenpilzkonsument]

Thanks for uploading this

[@Str8Faced]

so much inspiration.

[@Miniboulet1994]

"That's a fun riff". Jesus that was AWESOME not fun...

[@vitriol81]

@arthunter888 it's on the minute 1:32 of the song "Hex Omega", song number 7 of the album.

[@titanium9000]

Yes, It's from the "Watershed" album. The song is called "The Lotus Eater" Enjoy!

[@murderburger1811]

Oh wow, look! It's the greatest band of all time

[@MrSahincene]

They are looks like lord of the rings characters 😃

[@pranavkulkarni1414]

Because most Lord of the rings characters are from Scandinavian countries. Opeth is a Swedish band which is a Scandinavian country and hence the resemblance.

[@Stev0BabaGhanoush]

Opeth. The band that proves you DON'T need to drop tuning to be heavy. (Though they do occasionally go to D)

[@lippeboj9456]

Morbid Angel shirt.... obvious! love it!!!

[@muntificator]

the riff at 1:50 from Hex Omega sounds sick doubled up with the acoustic!!! Just learnt that riff then , so sick. It contains so many Devil's Chords in it (Flattened 5th/ sharpened 4th)

[@titanium9000]

One of the best phrases ever.. from 2:12

[@elegyrulz]

Fredrick is such a badass guitarist.perfect fit for the band.

[@firef1yyy]

lmao @ 2:38 "That's a fun riff." "That's a fun riff."

[@ProBuNdi]

@ProBuNdi ok it's : CF Martin 00028 guitar and/or CF Martin 00016GT (with Fishman pickup)

[@ciresolrac1049]

true talent

[@kimOrellanaMusic]

amazing!

[@FractalTrades]

"When I hear that Im not thinking regular" ahahahahahha i laughed

[@lordmorgoth7]

YEAH!!! NOW I CAN PLAY BURDEN PROPERLY

[@syfman6]

Sick! 💚🎸

[@HunterRouth]

Fredrik Akkenson is such a fantastic lead guitarist.

[@anonymousprime1738]

Mikael is such a genius. I wish I could write even like half as good as him..

[@carsalves]

4:49 this is beautiful. genial, awesome! Great Frederik

[@Tordah90]

I came here too see them jam 2 their songs. Now I have to go listen Watershed again :/

[@arthurgabriel4325]

Let me fix that comment really quick... Coil at 3:25 Heir Apparent at 0:18, 5:30 Lotus Eater at 2:08 Burden at 5:46 (No Porcelain Heart) Hessian Peel at 4:49 Hex Omega at 1:41, 3:00 (Can't remember where the 0:04 solo is from :/)

[@vicentekiller]

Master of Music!!

[@FuRY55001337]

FUCK ! i can't stop watching it over and over again...