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

[@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.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

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

[@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!

[@GlintSymmetry]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@efranceo6790]

How beautiful shape and color !!

[@Keaton47]

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

[@Fearcandy64]

Aboslutley beautiful guitar and song

[@kazene10]

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

[@guitar4life33]

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

[@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.

[@EpiphoneMaster1234]

you guys are great. your playing is magnificient.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Junnnh]

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

[@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.

[@OmenAhead]

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

[@YAAVMS]

i honestly like you guys with out vocals. idky

[@ModernDayBabylon]

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

[@cheefpoker]

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

[@moinono]

it's just soooo beautiful!!!

[@alexandernavarro5918]

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

[@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.

[@guitarlizard19]

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

[@Hubbath]

Lol love this 😂😂

[@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.

[@IRAHchannel]

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

[@DYZSYX]

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

[@AlexNimrod]

Very beautiful guitar:)

[@MetalObi666]

wonderful song

[@kalloused]

3:30 on was incredible. Loved it from there

[@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.

[@SoilPicks]

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

[@bradslevs]

I'm lovin that guitar

[@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

[@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?

[@dimeowns100]

This is amazing man!

[@DecapitedMacchabee]

This is brilliant !

[@andrewtylerrx]

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

[@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.

[@Limited251]

sounds amazing man

[@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

[@101stCentury]

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

[@NastyNaj1]

I'd like to see you play more exciting music

[@TNEWBerlin]

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

[@stringsforfingers]

This is really nice!

[@christam24]

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

[@Evenmarea]

Chills everytime

[@ModernDayBabylon]

7 strings Drop Ab and last low one is Gb

[@MichaelNewall]

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

[@brando18guitarplyr]

I love it.

[@antilud]

Красота!

[@AaronAvelland]

I love it!!

[@Blackerer]

love this version more :).

[@djentsauce]

Everything about this video is fucking gorgeous

[@Hoboart]

love this !

[@qstaratma9096]

Great tune…

[@animalsasleaders17]

This shit gives me the FUCKING chills. I love it. And I love you.

[@antonyrivera7529]

a Masterpiece

[@ModernDayBabylon]

yes man , as usual:)

[@imaquis8368]

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

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

nice aly and aj cover

[@xtazxvegasx]

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

[@DejectionUK]

amazing

[@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.

[@Professional.Bro.777]

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

[@loupeachum2960]

honestly the best songwriting/instrumentation/guitar/everything i've heard, what tuning is this in?

[@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

[@cfmetal]

That's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL guitar man. I know I'm sounding like a noob but I've always wondered, what's with the slanted frets?

[@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.

[@loupeachum2960]

thank YOU so much man you're changing the metal genre as we speak!! how do you get your axe fx 2 to sound so epic ahaha, my friend brought his over and we couldn't seem to dial in a decent tone

[@martiruhay]

I love the intro guitar riff

[@GtoTheUITAR]

You make me want a Skervesen that much more. I too want a Swan! But I don't know what color..

[@christam24]

man you're amazing, just KNOW THAT YOU WRITE AWESOME MUSIC K?

[@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.

[@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!

[@jonathansarmiento1739]

I'm getting some megaman x/ Zero vibes. Really awesome band. Ama follow.

[@xtazxvegasx]

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

[@ibrahimfahs]

nice guitar bro.

[@wgoeken]

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

[@ryanjay13]

how do you like the fanned frets? Do you think it's overall a better guitar design than with the straight frets? Curious, I'm thinking of getting a fanned guitar model. Thanks, hey nice playing by the way and GREAT tone!

[@KyleKingGuitar]

How did you learn to do that XD? Never mind the awesome playing and composition.

[@ubdejones1]

Wow. Thanks man!

[@snozbarry]

sick! killer playing man. ...and that guitar...how much (in American monetary terms) did you pay for that bad boy?

[@Astorod17]

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

[@puszat19]

Single is awesome, but once you hear instrumentals, its hard to "like" vocals on such a groove. Cheers from PL :)

[@rocklord251]

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

[@laysstandard]

the opening guitar effect is so mindblowingly good sounding. how did you make it happen?

[@metalhead26438]

1:47 - 2:07 cx awesome

[@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.

[@ModernDayBabylon]

verze s vokalem je tady taky

[@musixredords]

I can tell he skates goofy by the way he holds his guitar lol

[@GtoTheUITAR]

It's a Skervesen Swan. Polish brand.

[@rileyplaysguitar]

Any chance you could release an instrumental version on bandcamp?