GOJIRA - 'Flying whales'

[@bossinater43]

Top 3 heaviest metals: 3) Tungsten 2) Osmium 1) 6:24

[@K1LLM0NG3R]

That riff sounds so fucking nasty and i love it

[@jakejackson4987]

Listening to this in Wales

[@JerseySlayer]

omg this song is about flying Welsh. you solved it.

[@sebastiansawer2806]

X Xcode c y c Xs i

[@sigurdbjohansson]

@@incognito9292 In wells?

[@WraithTimid]

Did u fly there tho

[@jakejackson4987]

Like the arrow in the sky I find myself on higher ground

[@geraldmerkowitz4360]

That riff. Just that riff.

[@antoneverbright]

"Over the winds They dwell in light Fly" Those last lines. The way they close the song. Just sounds absolutely cathartic for me.

[@serhafiye7046]

SO MUUUUUCH

[@Smurfman256]

Which one?

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Dime would be proud of that riff..,😎🤘🙏

[@Demidar665]

@@Smurfman256 2:54

[@flyingpizza98]

"While many people do not associate heavy metal with the future of aerodynamics, it turns out that French heavy metal band Gojira were onto something in their song 'Flying Whales.' Humpback whales have bumps on the leading edge of their tails, which affects its aerodynamics." The start of my introduction for my Experimental Aerodynamics project.

[@thefortyniner]

Tony Stewart photo commenting on Gojira. You, sir, or madam... I like you.

[@matthewcruz1709]

Name checks out

[@flyingpizza98]

@@thefortyniner thx fam. i took that pic in 2016

[@timproseus7633]

For sure this is worth looking into. These guys know stuff.

[@timproseus7633]

Hydro dynamics that is

[@chrisbailey9377]

Bird shit is bad enough ...could you imagine flying Whales flying around deficating?

[@brennanleslie850]

That shit would flatten cars

[@furiousmagician5912]

HELP LMAO

[@foxman4932]

You ever hear about that whale that they exploded on the beach? Pieces of it flattened cars

[@Zerothson]

...the heaviest matter in the universe.

[@Zerothson]

Better yet, the heaviest splatter in the universe.

[@WEEGEEV1RUS]

I used to skip this song for the longest time because of the intro, and one time i had to hear it in its entirety, and man, biggest regret ever, i never skip this song again.

[@LZ02-OVERTURE]

Metal fans have such short attention spans sometimes

[@Truth_Hurts_Bad]

@@LZ02-OVERTURE They want to hear aggressive music, not ballads.

[@Lucas-sj2lf]

​@@LZ02-OVERTUREYou can't lie that the intro is too long for only one riff.

[@Yoshikid666]

Smoke a joint and listen to the intro, you'll thank me later.

[@MrDoysh121]

I did the same. I remember being late for a train and didn’t have time to skip the song. As I sat down in my seat, the RIFF hit, and I was like WTF!!!!

[@dacruzmatias4]

Water of chaos Have invaded all space The flood on earth again I have to find the whales That once did guides us To dry lands of life I won't despair I'll break this dark all around Under the heavy sea I'll search the flight of whales Beneath the seas I searched And had a different view Of us on earth The sinking ship of men But it's beyond the stars I found the place Where they were And they finally came to light Over the winds They dwell in light Like the arrow in the sky I found myself on higher grounds From up here For I see them in flight Now I can see the whales Looming out of the dark Like arrows in the sky I can't believe my eyes But it's true Huge tunnel ends in light Like banks of clouds they gather See massive shape of flesh Swimming giants in the clear The mightiest comes to me I'm on the wing, wide open They teach me how to fly Slowly moving in the air So much told with no words at all Powerful presence for only speech Breath Over the winds They dwell in light Fly

[@alexk4465]

I was looking for this. Thank you :)

[@Tjallx3]

The hero we do not deserve!

[@pyramidvince2855]

What do you think the lyrics mean?

[@erdnaelarresaccor3450]

@@pyramidvince2855 Isn't it obvious ?

[@phutureproof]

@@pyramidvince2855 It about the patriarchy and the downtrodden underbelly of society Nah i think its about the decline of man and searching for whales that can fly because the whale is wise! Whatever man it fucking rocks

[@jfritz9133]

My science teacher just played this and now I love science

[@kingstring853]

Why do yall have sick teachers😭 My teachers boring as hell

[@devak45167]

Wow goated science teacher holy shit. Mine were horrible I love science in spite of not because of them 😂

[@SilverSeleucid]

my science teacher and i bonded over edm. he loved shit like massive attack and aphex twin.

[@juckie]

Context? How exactly did that happen?

[@Jack1999n]

Definitely the heaviest song ive ever heard about whales

[@joemama4957]

What about Blood and Thunder?

[@droplemmy]

@@joemama4957this is heavier

[@weirdsounds-f3616]

I mean whales are pretty heavy

[@petehutchy7311]

Look up Andre Nickatina Killa whale bro 😂

[@rayinkorea]

You might be right, but we should just recognize that the competition is pretty strong.

[@arhaanchettri95]

4:56 - 5:37 I lose it everytime when that section kicks in. I couldn't care less about elitists say but that section IMO is heavier and pulverizing than most slam metal songs I've listened to date. My face gets involuntarily scrunched up everytime I listen to these riffs. This is coming from someone who's an ardent fan of extreme metal - brutal death and black metal in particular. Gojira just nailed it, that's all I can say.

[@TheAskald]

best riff of the song for me

[@rorschach7752]

its so simple yet effective af

[@eetfuk3571]

@@rorschach7752 well, Gojira literally proved to me that simplicity is beauty.

[@Walexo45]

It really took me off guard the first time, and I'm still impressed to this day how complex it is. Gojira really understands how to create dynamic songs that are extremely rewarding to listen again and not just stay in one vibe for the whole song.

[@stevenr5149]

Great way of describing that. I would have loved to have been in the studio when he first played it and everyone heard it. Reminds me of some of the heavy slower riffs on Tool's latest-like on the song invincible.

[@darthvein3]

My favorite thing to listen to while playing Hello Kitty: Island Adventure.

[@maggied.metalhead7804]

That's pretty fucking metal

[@noahleach7690]

Igorrr is better for HK:IA

[@heathervenom251]

@@noahleach7690 fuck yeah Igorrr!

[@meredithlynnfields]

You sound like me 🩷

[@furiousmagician5912]

i dont play world of warcraft

[@maximes4428]

Once this song grows on you, you will tap the replay button manyyyyy times.

[@biggiesmallsgamerle4she276]

true, I hated this song because I couldn't stand listening to the same notes for 2 minutes lol... Now i'm in love with the song and the band in general.

[@heathervenom251]

True that

[@spike05]

I wish I could hear it for the first time again

[@jls721]

Same thing with Art of dying

[@IvanKisaragi]

Who needs this to grow? Shit slaps

[@Zendarolin]

I remember my brother introducing me to this song when my mom first started cancer treatment over a year ago. Now, not a day goes by where I don't listen to Gojira. With them I have found solace, comfort, and damn good music. If I ever see them in person, I will thank them for being a good thing in the mists of bad.

[@baosumong]

Gojira are absolutely amazing. I blast the whole From Mars to Sirius album whenever I'm feeling down. How's your mum doing?

[@bammyjastard]

Wishing you strength and peace

[@tamanwar203]

Between this song, the video game "dishonored" and the comics from Enki Bilal... The french must have something with flying whales !

[@upsill]

World largest ocean area owned by France : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusive_economic_zone#France

[@g3ck031]

Might have something to do with Jules Verne. He did not write about flying whales, but i'm sure he gave a fascination for the underwater world to a lot of people.

[@blue123456ization]

Dude your username.

[@tamanwar203]

@@blue123456ization Mine ?

[@Undrocity]

Fun fact - whales used to have legs

[@JVR10893]

Top ten greatest riffs ever.

[@wastingtime2380]

I don't think so

[@serhafiye7046]

@@wastingtime2380 I think it could be. I mean the first riff around 2:25. It hits so heavy because it has got so little spaces between notes, and except that never gives a resting chance to your ears. And it's coming after 2 minutes of calmness. Bass and guitar plays the same thing too. They are just on different octaves. So...it's just majestic. That's the riff that made Gojira famous. Maybe not Top 10, but it deserves Top 100 at least, definitely.

[@StvKln]

@@wastingtime2380 It's not a SUPER creative riff, but after that calmer intro (which let's be honest, could have gone on for 10 minutes and we'd still be happy with it), the drop into that main riff has such an impact that many can't compare to.

[@brcde7]

@@wastingtime2380 top 20 best riffs

[@NegusInParis01]

5*

[@k10batmama]

I have an entire half sleeve on my arm with a massive whale bursting out of stellar space. I call him Joe. The amazing artist that did it even put the tail on my forearm so when I move my arm it looks like he's swimming

[@G59forlife.]

That is genius

[@Rain-bk7zm]

Thats so cool! Can i see a picture?

[@tattootoby5174]

Is it a bird ? Is it a plane ? No, it’s a Whale !

[@hodic4653]

One of the hardest songs of all time without question. Literally nothing gets me as pumped as when that riff kicks in at 2:28

[@seraphic_liatris]

Anyone else obsessed with the "keeeEEOWWW!" noise Joe makes with the guitar? Can't possibly just be me, I could listen to that riff all day.

[@pablo-arteaga]

I am so glad they finally made this record listenable after all these years.

[@Tekkenfreek234]

I know, right? It's a shame you weren't able to listen to this track before April 12, 2019. Even the CD would just skip right over this one. It's really odd that Gojira would do that to their fans...

[@SPQRcat]

Yeah man, you could taste it, smell it, see it, touch it but now that I can listen to it I feel fulfilled

[@jonathanberry1420]

@@Tekkenfreek234i cant tell if this is sarcasm since I’ve only recently discovered Gojira the record label is quite funny as this song is definitely much more than just “listenable” lol

[@biga6664]

my brother in kazuya read the youtube account name that posted this video@@jonathanberry1420

[@jauws4200]

​@@jonathanberry1420prolly a joke bcs of the channel

[@gavincabral7896]

That moment when you're favourite singer just fucking screams whales

[@BatteryAcidEater]

haha true

[@nelsonduarte2355]

Your

[@BatteryAcidEater]

@@nelsonduarte2355 your

[@heathervenom251]

your

[@hw_yozoraVODS]

Yo'ure. Wtf guys, learn ti spell

[@armorhawk8109]

I have always felt like this song has one of the most effective, and hardest hitting breakdowns ever written. It's not the most impressive, nor the most technical. It's relatively simple and straight forward, but it serves the purpose of a huge release after a long buildup better than any breakdown I've heard since. You can say what you will about breakdowns but when it's used right and hits hard, it's an incredibly cathartic feeling. This one hits like a fucking nuclear detonation.

[@Ffmt-ri3ti]

Your description of the breakdown makes me think of another one along those lines. The one in Jambi - TOOL.

[@tiphotisted]

I'm glad I'm finally into Gojira. I have trouble getting into songs with throat screaming but after you listen to some that gave good melody and rhythm around it, it becomes more palatable.

[@StealerAG]

EVIL GOJIRA be like: Frying Whales

[@ALLMETAL1970]

The heaviest matter in the universe Flying whales breakdown

[@pizzaturtle6226]

Can confirm. This is listenable.

[@Curlyheadedfreak89]

That riff at the end after the clean break is so fucking heavy. Shattered my skull dude.

[@juanortiz9123]

Now THAT is a breakdown of galactic proportions!

[@MrCrownstone]

If "Flying Whales" isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going

[@DeconsecrateH]

One of my favorite Gojira songs. Ending with the apocalyps.

[@stevenr5149]

The most iconic intro to a rock/metal song? 3 notes make me smile every time. Thank you Gojira.

[@beastslayer9153]

its 4, 4 notes, im crying...

[@ZrainF91]

@@beastslayer9153 they're talking about the second part

[@BiohazarDrew]

My favourite metal song and i don't think it will ever be topped

[@Valhalla1987]

All jokes aside, its actually very powerful. For anyone who has ever had a friend or significant other that chose their addictions over their loved ones, this sings hits a little different

[@jackykillian]

i knew an artist in college who made the most amazing piece of art based off of this song and it inspired me to start listening to this band. If you're reading this, thanks Joey, this shit (and your art) rocks lol

[@erythatsme]

I didn't like that song at first, but for some reason I kept coming back to it once in a while. Then it suddenly started hitting differently after like, the 5th time I listened to it. Now I really like this song. Music is crazy huh

[@609EX]

Aquariums should be mandated to play this song everyday.. Unless they have a problem with whales flying away.

[@EarthRockerAdam]

They would have to put a roof over the Whale pool

[@aberidha6489]

Agreed get this man to 100 likes

[@breautek]

they would then have to find the whales.

[@christopherlarge7913]

Have to put an apple tag on them

[@tikhongilson3770]

All kidding aside, metal stresses out most animals ( not to mention what it does to plants).

[@vedantasinha208]

2:44, goosebumps! Respect!!

[@falconone7230]

Love the base guitar at the beginning!

[@DanteLikesRock]

B A S S

[@ivanleonov8501]

B A S S

[@mattchu9236]

B A S S

[@ivanleonov8501]

@@mattchu9236 B A S S

[@mattchu9236]

@@ivanleonov8501 B A S S

[@osey11]

Impossible not to head bang to

[@jackwoodhouse9601]

In a geography lesson rn but idk how much longer I can hold the headbanging😭

[@appsenence9244]

Here's an adjusted version of the lyrics that is formated to the present meter: water of chaos have invaded all space The flood on earth again I have to find the whales That once did guides us to dry lands of life I won't despair I'll break this dark all around Under the heavy sea I'll search the flight of whales Beneath the seas I searched and had a different view Of us on earth The sinking ship of men But it's beyond the stars I found the place Where they were And they finally came to light Over the winds They dwell in light Like the arrow in the sky I found myself on higher grounds From up here For I see them in flight Now I can see the whales Looming out of the dark Like arrows in the sky I can't believe my eyes But it's true Huge tunnel ends in light Like banks of clouds they gather See massive shape of flesh Swimming giants in the clear The mightiest comes to me I'm on the wing, wide open They teach me how to fly Slowly moving in the air So much told with no words at all Powerful presence for only speech Breath Over the winds They dwell in light Fly

[@WraithTimid]

This song blew me away in 2005 when I first heard it. Never looked back. Seeing my boys perform at the Olympics made me tear up a little, ngl. 🖤

[@radhebhai8997]

This songs is still No 1 in whaleboard Top 100 charts

[@fallen4062]

Whaleboard?

[@Stranger_Box1]

@@fallen4062 Whaleboard.

[@PhoebusAmoebus]

That riff after the end of the intro slaps me so fucking hard every time. It's like a whale slapping me in the face with another whale.

[@zeroknives4890]

been awhile since i’ve listened to gojira, i welcome myself back

[@emrezafrak4910]

6:21 WHALEEEEEEEEEES !!

[@RandomGuy0127]

If I had a penny everytime an awesome metal band made an album/song about whales I'd have two pennies. It isn't a lot but its weird that it happened twice.

[@C.Malefac]

Mastodon?

[@IllgoLame]

Happy 15th birthday to this album (9/27/2005)

[@andrealienhart4932]

I was 4 days

[@torinpeck2959]

Truly a mysteriously wonderful song. Extremely well composed.

[@itsmegrimm]

How to listen to Gojira Step 1 : No skipping intro Step 2 : Read step 1

[@cheekibreekiivdamked8439]

Truly, a blasphemy that would be

[@maizjsj]

The intro is the best part imo

[@o_fata_simpla_dar_cool]

Who skippes the intro??

[@markokecman1177]

@@o_fata_simpla_dar_cool I do. Sorry, I like it, but it is too long and repetitive. I love Gojira but the only band with long intros and songs where I do not skip a single second is Opeth.

[@cousinzeke4888]

I'm skipping it.

[@rodrigocolinlevy1266]

Gojira: "I found myself in higher grounds" . . . Obi Wan: I have been there myself.

[@mar0z]

Me: i may return there

[@textyphon9632]

Nice

[@skjana06]

Haha. There were actual flying whales in Star war Rebels.

[@rodrigocolinlevy1266]

@@skjana06 Indeed lol

[@lewisjohnson3973]

Ah, a man of substance and class

[@bigolelevibickham7029]

Ahsoka would have been much better with this track playing when they entered the flying whales mouth.

[@stephenmurphy3223]

when my son played this on the drums always stopped to listen love the timing changes and he could play it !!!!!

[@officialdirtmcgurt]

@2:28 *BREAKDOWN OF THE CENTURY*

[@Roamnroll]

One of the best riffs ever

[@warfighter2905]

Listening to this song without a Headbang is Imposssible!

[@russellvennard7010]

true

[@clementbataille4995]

Grâce à cette chanson, j'ai retrouvé le goût de vivre, l'être aimé et la prospérité. Je remercie chaque jour le seigneur pour sa bonté, et pour les baleines volantes.

[@alexthebat9012]

Bien sur vous

[@koval_da]

@@alexthebat9012 yes

[@francoissimard6816]

Lol

[@Minho_Eamonn]

@Arkantos Mylae libre à chacun de croire en ce qu'il souhaite non?

[@epopeedelabaleine7443]

Si tu aimes les baleines volantes en voici une kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp26qoqDgaimqsk

[@markwillingham5343]

2:27 changes your life

[@henrygarcia39]

Oh my god theirs something so cerebral and beautiful about the song and unironically the thought of flying whales. I feel like I’m going to cry. My new favorite song right now (Plus a badass name for a band)

[@luizeduardo-ti9ow]

essa é uma banda que evoluiu muito, pancada do começo ao fim, olha que escuto numa caixa de som merda... se colocar em um som realmente bom fica brutal, quase queimando a tomada aqui. brutal esse som

[@anderluiz7446]

concordo

[@monssidus1291]

e bom ver gente a volta do mundo a ouvir esta toucada.

[@mrconfusion87]

Imagine riding a flying whale? That would be so fun! 😁🤘

[@papaisduniyakapapa]

So Metal

[@RaptureHead1993]

You get to at ac odyssey dlc

[@kickle007]

Yeah

[@vincentpilaire6092]

What about dragon quest 11

[@Chris-cn3tr]

@@kickle007 u ride whales?

[@lemagreengreen]

Fucking awesome. Gojira is the only current-day metal band I really listen to, they caught my attention but probably a lot later than everyone else. I'm sure there's other great stuff out but they appeal a lot to my late 90s/early 00s tastes... this almost sounds like a heavier deftones.

[@Llyric]

This is honestly my favorite album ever Backbone literally makes me jump

[@Martino84765]

Hearing this on live blew my mind 🤘🔥🔥

[@Carolina-tl3zk]

flying whales, the art of dying and demiurge are the only songs that con make me headbang for more then 6 minutes straight.

[@_jm0n3y8oo_]

I’ll never forget hearing this song years ago in a public library. I also heard space time from theirTerra album. Pure chance and it changed my musical world.

[@prensanegra1406]

Ever since I heard this song live 5 mayo 2023, I get chills and teary eyed. So amazing.

[@sokras1998]

I'm here for the Whalecore.

[@biglebowski534]

lot's of emotions with this song, Gojira it's a awsome band for make us cry, angry in love etc

[@Leberwurstesser]

Reminds me on the Southpark Episode with the whale who wants to fly to the moon.

[@uffu2490]

Mario’s drum work is SO good 😭😭😭😭😭

[@JoshZenpai]

this song is soo good omg

[@Stranger_Box1]

fr

[@crashking7582]

4:20 love this fucking riff

[@OnlyGamingClips]

Welcome all new Gojira fans from the Olympics, welcome to the world of one of the greatest bands alive.

[@lucienledune1077]

Gojira : "I found myself in higher grounds" Me, smoking a big fatty : "yeah bro i can relate to that"

[@heathervenom251]

Me 😂

[@jobursk]

hehe xd

[@ALLMETAL1970]

Lol, up in smoke.

[@AwesomeLemur]

ew

[@eimaj3185]

@@AwesomeLemur You clearly haven’t seen the whales.

[@xUschiliciousx]

Gojira are the revelation 😮‍💨

[@valinra1289]

These whales sinking boats at sea this is what they would jam to in my opinion.

[@scottkaminkow6256]

GOJIRA!!!!!! Nuff said

[@ronkooken6320]

Am an extreme critic of music, saw them live, they hurt the pa, were way better sounding than slipknot , and in my opinion are the best and heaviest in many years if not all time

[@phutureproof]

That's an odd way to say "I have an opinion" still, they sure are good. Too good to be supporting slipknot, who are also good!

[@atl5353]

ja Slipknot jsjs

[@flyphishr]

The song that made me a fan!!!!

[@SBSP02]

Props to Listenable Records for making this listenable

[@PavleRacic-bq8ht]

i had a great time watching that one episode of spongebob and lisenting to this

[@brathis0412]

Altho my favorite sort of metal is deathcore and metalcore. Gojira still keeps being my all time favorite band. They have nailed they're style. And still continue to produce bangers.

[@lordforages8319]

If Caseoh have main song This will be it

[@furiousmagician5912]

this plays when caseoh gets on a plane

[@erikheim84]

I'm here because of the Olympics.. I'm not gonna lie😎🔥

[@isabelleweiler5603]

There's no shame in that🤟

[@KameWeeb]

Came back to this because of that. They fucking CRUSHED it.

[@ThomasTallant]

You picked a good track

[@weirdsounds-f3616]

For me it’s a mix of the Olympics and of the whales sighting tour I did a few weeks ago

[@bornetocosmos3154]

Love nature, love gojira.

[@jammerswank]

A Great song to play while washing a moderate amount of dishes after a light dinner🤘🏽⚡️🤘🏽🐋

[@AnduNeedle]

This song is a masterpiece

[@hajayedamir1878]

Whalesome performance.

[@pedrorivera6879]

listening in San Antonio Tx 2020

[@mezel7036]

same

[@joules_sw]

On Costa Rica there's a beach shaped as a whale's tail from where you can watch whales

[@eva4898]

En éste tema escuché toques de Faith no more....❤️‍🔥

[@cheedardude]

it has passed a few years since the last time i listened to this song, it still sounds great :)

[@WLTRMOTTER]

as a blackmetal listener ( not the mainstream shit, not the oldschool shit too many people worship) i must say that gojira is one of my favorite bands. theres a bunch older bands i still listen to like deftones, but GOJIRA is FUCKING ETERNAL. my god their riffin, the emotions. the raw hatred and despair, the angst, the uplift ! one of the best bands there is

[@NightxFortunex]

Do you like Dark Fortress? One of my favorite black metal bands. Some songs are beautiful.

[@MARLONLIBARDI]

This is fucking amazing

[@dcfire2222]

You bet! 67 and love this band!

[@Atumalaca99864]

Obrigado Cara do metal por me fazer conhecer gojira

[@bigbanger7548]

"IVE GOT TO FIND THE WHALES!!!!!" 😂

[@RealityDysfunction85]

So this is where hideo kojima got the idea....

[@jimmyjosseron1945]

The Dragon Reborn no lol it’s way older than that

[@JohnMiller2]

@@jimmyjosseron1945 This song is from 2005 🤔

[@estradasuavecito5566]

Can you believe people watched the olympics and now they think this band is satanic? 😂😂😂

[@ShawnStock-m7d]

Is great. Saw the Band I n 2021 at Slipknot 21. And year 19😅😅😅

[@angelvallanomoreno8536]

Such an amazing song 🔥🔥

[@fabriziof.6673]

I propose a fair trade to France: Italy gives you Måneskin together with the music award they won, you give us Gojira in exchange. 😉