Left Hands Only

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0:00 Jamming with no right hands!
2:15 Bridge breakdown
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6:27 Synth bass & Song Generator lyrics
7:48 Lyrics & guitar solo
10:32 Vocals & percussive elements
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[@DrSnap23]

It's funny how the song is 100% about wanting all that's left

[@jaum571]

high tier comment

[@VambraceMusic]

Youre a genius

[@Jellylamps]

Even though it's not right

[@anteshell]

Empty cup of coffee, roll of electric tape, tape measurer, lip moisturiser and unopened pack of cigarettes. All of those bought with my inheritance money from my late granma, except the tape which I stole from work. Don't even want to think what this tells about me. :D

[@declanmccarthy4303]

"It's my right, I want what's left"

[@badlula17]

Royal blood has been real quiet since this dropped…

[@musik847.1]

You beat me to it man

[@andrewsolesbury115]

I was just think this sounded very Royal Blood esque!😆

[@lukaslazari]

it's crazy how much the "jangle" during the chorus adds to the royal blood feeling lol

[@TheShaggster37]

I'm feeling an Arctic Monkeys - Highly Suspect vibe a bit as well.

[@xchanceontv]

i was thinking black keys but royal blood makes a lot more sense actually

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Luckily my phone was in my left hand when I saw this notification.

[@loejewis]

haha wtf

[@848]

Hmmm what were you doing with the other hand >:)

[@sauravayyagari7606]

1:18 the pause

[@evilscientistrecords]

You're... Dad to Me

[@vinz2029]

Exactly this dead/dad - thing is what I dig the most about that song. I wonder if that was intentional (asking for a friend :D )

[@BeastOfSoda]

15:35 I'm amused at the producer playing air guitar with both hands.

[@user-er5mg6zj4v]

think those were air drums

[@BeastOfSoda]

I stand corrected, I thought he did both air guitar and drums. My bad.

[@RSFArocks]

@@BeastOfSoda He did at 15:31

[@smthnew861]

I'm shoketh!!!!

[@mechouilli]

@12:31 Andrew: Just left hands Rob: Yeah, you're right

[@Thessik73]

I really liked this one, but then again, I am left-handed.

[@George_vv]

On Rob's video I only commented with my right hand to play along. So to mix it up, I only commented this with my nose.

[@frenchismexican]

Thats a big nose job!

[@Schwa_Iska]

Snot bad

[@althejazzman]

It's not what you nose, it's who you nose.

[@thafluu]

What, Rob also does Sonic Boom vids? Why is there never a mention or even link in the description?

[@althejazzman]

@@thafluu I think this is the first time they've done a split.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Watch Steve Vai's song/video called "Knappsack." He just had surgery on his right shoulder, so he couldn't use his right hand. So the song is played only with the left hand on guitar.

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Yep, from the difficulties Rob was having with the solo, i'm guessing he hasn't seen it. Steve solves all his issues plus throws in stuff like whammy bar to push it even more. Every guitar player should definitely see it at least once.

[@11BookMaster11]

I am incapable of watching an episode of these without booting up my DAW and trying to hash something out. Thanks guys for the inspiration!

[@smthnew861]

Lol. Same here. I was about to go ride my bike, but now I'm stuck 😂

[@scottflora]

Same!

[@a7xmaNga]

In the same way,I wrote lyrics for another song 😂

[@evilscientistrecords]

8:32 Andrew, you are using your right hand!! You should have used your left hand to write the lyrics.......

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Technically correct. Disqualified! J/K

[@Demonrifts]

Lmao, his handwriting is barely legible as is, that would just be cruel.

[@jwjarro73]

Sonic Boom Cinematic Universe: 1. If I Die Tonight 2. Dead To Me 3. Gone Someone tell me I'm wrong. The storyline matches too well.

[@lilschlagen]

They literally never stop making bangers lol. Some of the early FOO stuff got a bit rough at times but by now they've got so much experience doing this kinda thing that it makes you wonder what kind of crazy prog rock kind of album they could put together without a time limit.

[@Dekkuran]

The house band segments are so great. I love the sass.

[@theelectricant98]

Its a great little touch of detail that makes this show the best on KZbin

[@nomoresaul]

“You’re dead to me, I want it all” This is Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” Forgothislastname’s theme song

[@KevinPelz]

Next need to do one, where you both have to use each instrument together. No solo work

[@raeyth_]

Very Walk Off the Earth vibes, I'd love to see them try it.

[@reset_rt]

This track has no business going this hard about murdering Andrew's dad 😤😂

[@davidkelly0]

I think it has 'car advert' potential

[@a7xmaNga]

No dads were harmed during the making of this song lol😂

[@MaybeAnnatar]

This is so Muse-y in all the best ways. This goes HARD

[@dolgolae]

Maybe Muse’ music this whole time was just left handed

[@theelectricant98]

True

[@MaybeAnnatar]

@@dolgolae The comedy in the knowledge that Dominique Howard (Muse's drummer) is a lefty

[@DataCollaborate]

One of the most Known Drummers and from Def Leppard, had only One Arm and Slayed

[@guitaro5000]

I came here looking for the Def Leppard comment and you provided.

[@TheDxlgames]

Except Rick Allen plays with an electronic kit that’s modified specifically for him to play with 1 hand, not an acoustic set made to play with 2 😂

[@gormlesspissant5872]

@@TheDxlgames certainly he was playing with an acoustic kit before electric kits were a widespread thing?

[@HenritheHorse]

@@gormlesspissant5872 And he had both hands then.

[@TheDxlgames]

@@gormlesspissant5872 yeah, but after he lost his arm he was using electric specifically. Acoustic cymbals but electric Tom’s, kick and snare

[@Hennu_TRM]

Funny how the left hand song turned out so much more sinister...

[@Doug_Edwards99]

Fun fact, the word sinister has its root in the old French word for left-handed.

[@benellery7650]

accurate depiction of getting THE take

[@fish8128]

Those riffs sound very royal blood eque!

[@Flonei]

Im listening to this song panned hard left and the right handed song panned hard right. Its an experience

[@rexarrow4133]

I cant belive they didnt call the right handed song "Im all right now" and the left handed song something with "sinister" in it, because "sinister" is latin for "left" or the like.

[@hadinossanosam4459]

I'd say the topic of this one is sinister enough to count :P

[@moyamedia9]

came into these comments to see where the "sinister" suggestion was

[@DasOmen02]

Two Sonic BOOOOOOM episodes in one day? You're spoiling us!! This song sounds like a lovechild between Artic Monkeys and Royal Blood. They should probably watch out...

[@althejazzman]

These songs always sound greater than the sum of their parts. The melodies make so much more impact with the full mix below them.

[@GregJonson]

Check out Steve Vai's song Knappsack if you don't already know it! The backstory there is that Steve Vai had a right arm surgery and while the arm was recovering he wrote a five minute guitar solo that's all hammer-ons and pull-offs. Freaking bonkers.

[@WitchKing99]

I was thinking about that song all the time when watching this video! :D Great inspiration for sure!

[@ultimanet]

I have successfully completed the 2 hands quest, now I feel enlightened

[@shoyahaaruni]

Screaming "Give your money to me!" after "i want it all" wouldve fit so good

[@James-gm9cs]

For a song about 'Fathers Inheritance' I was expecting more "My father will hear about this!" kinda energy 😂

[@kaiurbany]

Unironically my favorite song they’ve made on this series

[@ogpandamonium]

Missed opportunity to say "You're dad to me"

[@n1_Crims]

Whoa that riff with you singing in the beginning was fire.

[@BCT611]

Rob would make Meg happy watching this

[@patrickhamilton-ferren1041]

totally Royal Blood coded! love it

[@novemberoscar98]

Father's Inheritance was the alternate title to the hit "I Cant Wait to be King" from the beloved animated musical Lion King.

[@TuckerTheMandolinist]

Two sonic-booms in one day; an absolute dream.

[@germalganis]

I can confidently say that Andrew and Rob have more talent in their left hand than most people in their whole body. That was sick!

[@xANN28x]

Love both of these tracks! The contrast between them is so cool.

[@snieznybalwan]

This show is pure joy, never stop doing what you're doing guys!

[@fugithegreat]

This song has no business to be this good 😂 I would need 20 hands to make something half as decent.

[@Vei2aC]

I watched both hands.......... love it.

[@Dirk_Mcgurk]

im super glad you did both versions

[@firewordsparkler]

that "make your own rules" hat looking real menacing now

[@skippern666]

That kick+crash breakdown beat was friggin hard

[@thepotatosloth7206]

that "i sure do!" to the tambourine is the most Rob thing

[@thatmckenzie]

The left hand path has a proud musical tradition.

[@Gruncival]

Possibly for genre reasons, but this is my favorite Sonic Boom! song so far. Tying in with Rob's question for structure, I always always always love an extended instrumental outro. It lets me digest the last lyrics as the imagination goes crazy over the solos.

[@charlestonson2200]

This is my favorite content that you guys do, it’s like having a mini-First of October all year round.

[@KoaCharvel]

These videos are edited so brilliantly! I would watch 1 a day. Very addicting content.😂

[@smigot06]

First guitar riff sounded like top gear intro

[@DeltaEntropy]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that

[@isaackromer502]

What crazy is how If I Die Tonight leads into this song so well

[@rrrosecarbinela]

You two are awesome.

[@FBernoy]

again amazing song! thanks for bring it up guys!

[@l.noon_radio]

These songs just keep getting better and better.

[@skye3292]

I would love to see unedited/full clips from the Sonic Boom sessions! You two are a huge inspiration for my songwriting and I’d love to see more of the raw stuff!

[@reNINTENDO]

That ending solo was sick. Honestly the whole song was. Both were. You guys are awesome, and love the show.

[@Zichqec]

So fun! Good work, enjoyed both of these very much 🥰 Sonic Boom goes dark, I love it haha

[@Greennoob2]

This song is insanely cool. Killer vibe, literally

[@salty_slug]

I thought I'd try playing both songs at the same time to see how you sound with both hands. Doesn't really work, but at some points it almost does, like lyrics going back and forth, some parts slowing while others pick up, etc. I think this could be a cool concept though!

[@iceninja46]

Rob's solo was very Tom Morello...

[@ToWhom]

The left handed song is so sinister

[@ArmchairBard]

I love the acid blues/stoner rock vibes on this one.

[@iCadaverx]

Man both of these songs came out so cool.

[@Itscapj_worldz]

You guys are absolutely amazing. Watched Andrew since I was like 10 and inspired me ever since and this song is underrated like I lowkey want it on my playlist.

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks!! There’s a streaming link in the description!

[@607]

We're already over half the year to First of October again!

[@matt6288joyce]

This is amazing!

[@jenniferh3039]

That was so good. I am reminded of the score to John Carpenter's Vampires, and that's my favorite movie of all time so that automatically makes this ten times better.

[@Eunathe]

This is so good tho, damn. Gonna go watch the one on Rob's channel now 👀

[@edskodevries]

The mix is soooo wide! :-o Love it!

[@mattynes]

This is like one of your best sonic boom songs

[@hiasschnetzer6072]

Dude sonic boom is sooooo good!

[@ryanheying4274]

Black Keys vibes. I love it. Great song!

[@Thomas_B_Killen]

This song Left me breathless.

[@FenriRock]

Man both songs were sick as hell

[@jordanezell5132]

Well done!

[@debeshyouveheard1987]

Song suggestion: a gorge surge breaches the sedimentary rock walls around it and creates a brand new tributary that waters a plant which hasn't bloomed in 30 years.

[@ShaneT5S]

I know it’s just the sponsored segment, but I absolutely love my OC18 mic, just the single cardioid capsule, but I use it on my dad’s guitar and track his guitar and vocals simultaneously and individually and it sounds great both times. I’ve also seen it used as overheads on Avenged Sevenfold drums on stage

[@The_Phantom_Rainbow]

I think it would be absolutely magical if for an episode of Sonic Boom, or even just a collaboration video with Rob Scallon, if you two revisited Pretty Raw and made the version you two were hearing on October 1st. You two both felt like it could use more, vocals, guitar, other arrangement parts. The song is so beautiful and I'm so curious to see what the alternate timeline could've been!

[@garydiamondguitarist]

I was so inspired by your Hands video duo that I wrote a song before having my morning coffee. Sadly, I did use both my hands but if it makes you feel better, I basically have no coordination before coffee so it's the same thing 😂

[@joshk2181]

Rob is awesome and deserves more hair. You guys are great together :D

[@PeteGames409]

It came out so good!!! Not bad for the left hand lol great vids love watching these videos guys!! Peace!!!!

[@RafiBarides]

this is song is absolutely awesome.

[@MCLegoboy]

Incredible! Absolutely killed that song. I hope its money was worth it.

[@jeremiahclasen5742]

Any time Andrew uses this vocal filter it’s a banger.

[@Torkee00]

I'm such a fan of Andrew's handwriting idk why

[@CryogenTheMusicMan]

Absolutely slaps.

[@someWHALE.]

Wow that Solo was insane for only using one hand

[@PiercingSight]

Perfect for the season finale of a soap opera~

[@DarkSparkNova182]

I don't think I have ever been excited by a sponsor until today. Good to see the old AKG team still innovating

[@jscalzi]

Wrote the lyrics with his right hand, I call SHENANIGANS

[@sprice2344]

Itd be a fun variation on this challenge you had to produce one song, both only allowed to use one hand (hard mode: if one picks right, the other has to pick left or vice versa)

[@merlinthewizard]

Love Sonic Boom almost as much as the supporting band!

[@marioCazares]

Song came out sick! Icing on the cake would've been to write the lyrics left handed as well but still such a great episode!

[@_sadghost]

Goddamn, this song goes hard.

[@robinwolting6156]

The guitar solo is sick!

[@viczinz]

I fucking love it the fact that only using left hand turned the idea of the song into a soundgarden inspired piece Insane really

[@nagyesszep]

blown away...

[@McMxxCiV]

For future reference, Rob, you can move the top hi-hat up a bit so it just barely touches the bottom when the pedal's all the way down. That way you can splash it with your foot for something quite close to a crash hit.

[@jonathonshaw6688]

Sick track, gentlemen!