Modern Day Babylon - Differentiate - Guitar Playtrough

[@tylermcmillan5492]

Back for a visit 8 years later I just remembered the clean chord progression of the intro in my head and searched modern day babylon until I found this song again

[@ModernDayBabylon]

tuning is (low to high) Gb Ab Eb Ab Db gb bb eb thx so much dude ;)

[@kalloused]

I love this piece, so beautiful. Melodic Djent played the way it's supposed to. Beautifuly composed,melodic,wonderful tone,atmospheric and most important NO VOCALS

[@boxkitty]

So sweeping, ethereal, vast. Makes me feel like I'm floating in space watching supernovae and black holes. Life on Earth is so small and short.

[@jonnycutts1303]

This is what I consider to be the perfect music

[@wirza555]

That solo in the end was truly remarkable, i love that part.

[@FoiMal123]

I still think that this is the most beautiful and the best sounding skervy that you own. Just love it !

Jak je vidět, vliv Periphery je obrovský :-) Jen tak dál!!! Konečně nějaká naše banda, která umí hudbu a ne další Kabáti :-) Odběr přihlášen.

[@RyanBills]

that reverse reverb on the snare at 3:16 onwards is amazing, adds so much. My favourite of your songs, so fucking good!

[@ModernDayBabylon]

7 strings Drop Ab and last low one is Gb

[@efranceo6790]

How beautiful shape and color !!

[@Fearcandy64]

Aboslutley beautiful guitar and song

[@kylemayer8551]

The fanned frets allow for the guitar to be in two different scale lengths. This affects tonal qualities and overall playability. Often times when an extended range guitar, such as this, is a scale longer than standard the lower strings gain more tension and sound better, but the higher strings suffer from the tension and become much harder to play. The idea of fanned frets is pretty ingenious if you ask me.

[@jacqueszekian6954]

This has to be the best video/song i've ever heard, and definitely the best playthrough i've ever seen, and that guitar...damn. I admire your work , someday, you'll rule the world with your music, and i can't wait for the day you do it.

[@OmenAhead]

Sick! can someone tell more artists/bands kinda similar to this kind of djent?

[@6project6nightmare6]

They're called 'Fanned Frets', they keep the intonation intact on extended range guitars by giving the bass end a longer scale length where as the treble side has a shorter/standard scale. It basically means soloing isn't a bitch to do because the tension is normal at the top end and there is more tension in the low end so you don't have to worry about your picking putting it out of tune so much.

[@kazene10]

That fuckin solo at the end gives me chills every time. Amazing song.

[@offensivebiasmusic]

For some reason this song makes me cry.

[@arrestedshrimp]

maybe cus its beautiful?? lol

[@Depopulation7X]

Reason being you can't play liek this :P

[@iancaffey]

gets me too

[@GlintSymmetry]

the past week i come here and i listen to your songs...this is worst then dope LOOOL Love your work...peace...

[@bradslevs]

I'm lovin that guitar

[@Keaton47]

Love what you are doing for the future of metal man you have the passion for your instrument like no other respect

[@verysillypenguin]

Dude I generally don't like djent but I can't stop listening to travelers and especially this track. It s like a culmination of the best parts of everything I used to listen to.

[@guitar4life33]

Nice stuff. Really atmospheric. It has a very nice touch to it.

[@Samus5164]

Better intonation and better tension across each string. Allows the lower strings to resonate faster and the longer strings to resonate slower, improving your sound. Not to mention it's more ergonomic; as your hand moves up the fretboard, your arm slants towards the body, and as you go back, your arm naturally wants to slant towards the headstock.

[@obfuscatiion]

Man, I was just trying to find the instantaneous rate of change of some function when I ran into this video. Well played, well played.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

will be there;)hopefully by the end of the year;)

[@YAAVMS]

i honestly like you guys with out vocals. idky

[@EpiphoneMaster1234]

you guys are great. your playing is magnificient.

[@joshgarcia2226]

I want learn this song. I love the guitar, I love the sound, I love everything about it, MODERN DAY BABYLON RULES who cares about the negative comments people say. u guys are badass I wish u guys came to el paso Texas and blow people's minds with beautiful music

[@ModernDayBabylon]

verze s vokalem je tady taky

[@MetalObi666]

wonderful song

[@Evenmarea]

Chills everytime

[@DYZSYX]

It seems that poplar burl is very common top used by Skervesen, they look gorgeous!

[@Junnnh]

This has put a smile on my face. Nice!!!

[@ModernDayBabylon]

CUSTOM Skervesen Swan 8FF

[@JonathanKizuka]

More examples of programs for drums are: NI Studio Drummer, Steven Slate Drums ( What I use ), Superior Drummer, EZdrummer, etc. EZdrummer is probably the cheapest out of all them I think ( I'm not sure ), plus you can buy expansion packs with each software.

[@cheefpoker]

This is really awesome work! Very very very tasteful playing. I look forward to everything you put out.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

yes ,fanned frets

[@moinono]

it's just soooo beautiful!!!

[@NastyNaj1]

I'd like to see you play more exciting music

[@ModernDayBabylon]

Skervesen Swan 8FF custom

[@MichaelNewall]

Do you have any more songs written with your band? WAHHHNT MOARRRRRRRRWWW!

[@alexandernavarro5918]

Subscribed, this was really cool/chill. Even if your other stuff includes some Djent, nice to see creative range! Keep it up man.

[@kalloused]

3:30 on was incredible. Loved it from there

[@guitarlizard19]

I'm listening to this... As I am differentiating my math homework... This song is the derivative of greatness

[@Hubbath]

Lol love this 😂😂

[@IRAHchannel]

The guys from "Pandora" will be happy about this! Too much AVATAR! Amazing song and amazing piece of wood! NICE!

[@brando18guitarplyr]

I love it.

[@xtazxvegasx]

I use leaf drums. I can get basics out kinda fast, but any kind of tom work takes days.

[@qstaratma9096]

Great tune…

[@DejectionUK]

amazing

[@martiruhay]

I love the intro guitar riff

[@rileyplaysguitar]

Any chance you could release an instrumental version on bandcamp?

[@drumhead96]

The beginning is Very beautiful and meshes perfectly with the key change and transition into the chorus type of deal. Although I think it would be even more inspiring if you somehow changed keys and transitioned back into something similar to the intro at the end of this piece. I don't know, just a thought.

[@antonyrivera7529]

a Masterpiece

[@shiftdrummer1991]

actually if you are using something like a dingwall that is fanned and has a 37" scale or so on the lowest string you can get about as low as an F (but definitely an F#) and have it still come out clean.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

about 2000€ + modifications + shipping

[@rocklord251]

Where can I get this stuff on my iPod this shits awesome!

[@djentsauce]

Everything about this video is fucking gorgeous

[@antilud]

Красота!

[@vikingwizardeyes2121]

Sexy guitar! Makes me miss my 8 string! Track is seriously awesome. It reminds me of something I'd hear in a video game...but with more metal.

[@AlexNimrod]

Very beautiful guitar:)

[@ModernDayBabylon]

Eb is too low and this is due to bass guitars in live gigs..Of course also for more interesting chord progressions and phrases;) high to low : eb bb gb db Ab Eb Ab Gb

[@dgg6810]

Fanned frets. It creates a multi-scale effect. The lower strings are longer than the higher ones. Also gives it an overall better intonation.

[@imaquis8368]

MrTehGui it's an 8 string Skervesen not a 9 although they do make them! The pups are Bare Knuckle Aftermaths

[@Limited251]

sounds amazing man

[@Blackerer]

love this version more :).

[@ModernDayBabylon]

drop Ab and last low one is Gb

[@burythebody666]

If I wasn't primarily a drummer I would sell my soul for that guitar.

[@BloodPython67]

I have that same feeling.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

***** that isnt raptor ,is it swan

[@gurlekh]

id sell my son.

[@iviaverick52]

That's about what it would take. They are expensive as hell, and justly so.

[@greghay7744]

Cameron Fischer I've been wondering that, how expensive?

[@analyzedwithin]

Are you really in a dark room with lighting? or is that post production? If it's actually you in the dark sitting with some lights around, what lens are you using to get that? You must be able to open the aperture wide!

[@DecapitedMacchabee]

This is brilliant !

[@Professional.Bro.777]

Finally i understand the tuning! The first 7 string are in Ab and the 8th string is F#

[@3metaller]

great

[@wgoeken]

Ahh. I missed the db! That makes enough sense. Any particular reason for the half step down on the others, though?

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

nice aly and aj cover

[@TNEWBerlin]

plus, you need to share your crunch/distorted preset :) this guitarsound is killer!!

[@christam24]

just amazing, you're really inspiring man!!!

[@stringsforfingers]

This is really nice!

[@AaronAvelland]

I love it!!

[@xtazxvegasx]

i think that's what most do. i've never used one, but apparently they're a godsend.

[@TomDeakin7]

How do you find barre chords with the fanned frets? Paying thought to shelling out for one of these amazing guitars!

[@GtoTheUITAR]

It's a Skervesen Swan. Polish brand.

[@andrewtylerrx]

This was posted on my birthday :D what an awesome gift xD

[@101stCentury]

Amazing stuff man, and you've really made me want to pull the trigger on a Skervesen Swan!

[@dimeowns100]

This is amazing man!

[@Astorod17]

This sound awesome, can i get your music from iTunes?

[@Hoboart]

love this !

[@wgoeken]

Yeah, I'm interested in the tuning as well. Is it just half-step down?

[@shitssmells]

What's the color option on that one? I'm trying to get a raptor with a similar color but in burst

[@ACE86981]

Auras, Hacktivist, The Afterimage, Volumes, Sean Hall (Elitist), Polyphia, Astraeus, As Oceans, Ceruleus, The Contortionist, Coat Of Arms, Drewsif Stalin, Delta, Entities, Skynet, Sentience, Anup Sastry (Intervals), Vildhjarta, Sirens, Summits, Wide Eyes, Periphery, Bulb, & Veil Of Maya.

[@SoilPicks]

6th time today :D That song is addictive. keep up the good work.

[@000bullets]

How do you do that scratchy palm mute thing starting at 1:24 when you play the triplets?

[@snarf1851]

000bullets Timing and practice.

[@johnoeinck9970]

000bullets and pick attack

[@maxbumbie]

+000bullets also a recording thing: cutting everything nicely! or having a tight gate ... but not as good....

[@ModernDayBabylon]

+maxbumbie just tight playing...nothing more dude

[@locomoco617]

You need a tight up stroke with a pretty solid palm mute but, you scratch the strings over a harmonic fret and you can alternate the way you play it. check out Joe cocchi from within the ruins the guy does it in everything.

[@MrTehGui]

Does anyone know the brand or make of the guitar? And what pickups he's using? No big brand names make 9 string pickups (on multiscale guitars like this, you usually need pickups that are long enough for the # of strings you have +1, since you have to slant the pickup)

[@SkrillexPhantom01139]

@PunkCheVara now that is very true

[@RichiSkaro]

Is there an Instrumental version of the song?¡

[@grumpy165]

Does it take some getting used to the fanned frets or does it have the same feel as a regular fretboard?

[@Marteeenxurl]

Could y'all come to Texas so I can fucking HEADBANG insanely ;~~;

[@MilanPavlovicSmolkov]

It´s a long way to Texas from Czech Republic.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

yes man , as usual:)

[@RickSchreder]

Under that light the frets look pretty damn grubby haha! No doubt a beautiful guitar, so close to putting a deposit down on FF 7 by them in the coming month or so

[@xtazxvegasx]

My question is, how do you program drums (if you do) how long does it usually take? I'm using an old school program and it's basically like sheet music, takes forever.

[@Cyberbob182]

Is it still possible to bend with a multi scale neck ?