Essenger & Cryoshell - As Above, So Below (Visualizer)

[@monsterzero641]

"Locked in your paradise. Our sanctuary burns while you play God." A chilling interpretation of Makuta's endgame.

[@RexMK-]

This line gets even better when you remember that, Makuta Teridax was able to set his one thousand year plan in motion because Mata Nui had grown distant of the Universe inside of his body, to the point he was almost completely Ignorant of what was going on in the Matoran Universe. Mata Nui had become complacent of his status as the Great Spirit and gave the beings inside his own body for granted. He was playing god, while the paradise of the matoran burned down.

[@ifadetogray]

It's even more genius a line when you don't know the lore, it fits the current dystopia we are actually living in. The whole song really, but this line so hits hard when you think of it in a general sense outside of just Bionicle.

[@walker96284]

"These machines were never built to make things right"

[@MrSheduur]

and also if you use this as a metaphor for almost all the politicians in our world today...

[@walker96284]

​@@MrSheduur this is one of my OC Laza's theme songs too. The first verse really fits him apparently. After being given BMI implantation, he quickly realized that the New East had been playing God all along. He felt that it was his calling to warn everyone, especially his sister Luna, and tell them all the truth about the current state of the New West.

[@thewaterninja3183]

WE MAKIN' IT OUT OF BARA MAGNA WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🗣

[@Crazylegoman3791]

Heck yeah my brother!

[@SonnyFun]

HELL YEAH BROTHER!

[@taeniskey5253]

Hell yeah brother

[@Derpyderp597]

I spit out my drink, straight outa Mata nuei

[@anthonynieves8465]

Straight outta Metri nui

[@CrummTheDumm]

It amazes me that as a community, we have kept making Bionicle content of such quality. Happy 810nicle day everyone

[@yurialves9582]

Brother?

[@sparrowfox6943]

THE FREAKING BIONICLE BEACH CHANT IS IN THE BACKGROUND IM CRYING ❤

[@TTHBLOX_]

WHERE?!

[@AlexiosLair]

@@TTHBLOX_ listen to it carefully in the beginning, it is the same chant as from theme of Mata Nui Online game

[@alledzebu1975]

This song emanates the very essence of 2000s era, so many memories, so attuned to the time period in which the original game came from. What a stellar choice and an outstanding chilling composition. Just reminded me of the era when youtube was shockfull of AMVs of linking park and evanescence.

[@Essenger]

I was so focused on infusing with that specific vibe

[@tutumazibuko2510]

@@Essenger please make more!

[@bruiseleeroy7010]

​@@EssengerNailed it brother, listening to this Im imagining another Bionicle music video akin to the Toa Mahri with new sets

[@questforfuturecreativity]

YEEEEESSSS!!!! What an amazing and epic tune to celebrate 810nicleday 2023. This project shows that nothing is impossible when creativity and hope leads the way. Here at Copenhagen Rig we instantly imagine great visuals to support this tune. The feeling of surfing through the Well of Time to land on a golden beach or.... to start the new adventure. Thanks for this KICK of energy and Thank you all for keeping the 810 dream alive. This community is the best and most creative group of people across the globe and the energy you put in to all the different project is incredible. Let this mark a new beginning:)!!!

[@googleyoflolz9930]

Unity!!!

[@HenningsEdits]

Duty!!!

[@A-Ner2]

Destiny!!!

[@Lemuel928]

The wells of time?

[@OvranoPhanekh]

​@@Lemuel928a small Bionicle concept that Christian Faber is messing around with and showing off sketches of

[@atlas16198]

"locked in your paradise, our sanctuary burns while you play God" is such a good lyric and really fitting for Bionicle's endgame

[@exzyyd392]

I'm so glad this finally happened. This would have been perfect for the climax of a Mahri Nui movie. The anger in the lyrics really captures the whole "Why are you still fighting us when everyone is going to die?" situation

[@thehypestpiknick2755]

Love hearing your angry singing. Hearing cryoshell’s vocals come in made me shiver. This is a certified essenger x cryoshell classic.

[@Deadspace79]

This song gets to me on so many levels I love this collab it’s soooo soooo goood

[@chainsawmax00]

A new Bionicle song in 2023. Feels genuinely amazing to see what this community is capable of.

[@insidious_crow]

I’m 25 years old and this is in my opinion the most significant thing to come out of 2023. How this franchise maintains such a dedicated fan base to this day I will never fully understand but I’m here for it

[@AlphaSonicNova]

A simple mask forger, a simple chronicler, a simple interpreter, Bionicle taught that some of the greatest heroes have come and can come from even the most humble of beginnings, all it takes is the desire to do what's right. Happy 810nicle Day everyone!

[@teknicron1080]

"Not anyone can become an artist, but an artist can come from anywhere.". It all comes down to desire and will. When you're at the edge of a volcano, it is then you find out who you are.

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

*sniff sniff* You're not referring to who I think you're referring to, are you?

[@teknicron1080]

@@cathleenmoyle1476 me or Alpha?

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

I was replying to Alpha. @@teknicron1080

[@MatiNuva1724]

"Do You know what it takes to be a hero?"

[@AlfiRizkyR]

How _dare_ you collab with my childhood band, still sound like all of your styles each individually, and also manage to instill a twinge of the sound of one of my favorite bands ever This is so good wtf 😭 best 810NICLE Day ever

[@teamnumbskull2846]

My adult life slammed to a halt this morning when I saw the art and heard the music and I immediately went back to when i was 12 with my Mata Nui figure I haven't had nostalgia hit me like this ever in my life, the familiar voices and sounds and art of something long lost came rushing back new and full of life thank you for this

[@MrTremorox]

This screams Reing of Shadows everywhere you look at it, I imagine the screamo parts as the Toa Mahri facing the golden entity, the "a sanctuary burns while you play god" as Helryx meditating, being stuck on Teridax's mind, the "I wont die in here while the world burns down", "the sky obscured and the monsters crawling out" as Tahu and Takanuva fighting against Makuta's servants everywhere. It's perfect, thank for this

[@logandamudkip4212]

Uhm... question? What's the Golden Entity? I never read the bionicle books do I wouldn't know what that is?

[@zafool4997]

The Golden Skinned Being is a….well, it’s a thing. Made from Piraka.

[@Joaquin_Salinas]

Te amo Tremorox, tus vídeos de lore me hicieron volver a bionicle :)

[@f_ll_th__bl_nks__8816]

Mata Nui, I am getting flashbacks to The great spirit rising when listening to this. Excellent work, Brother

[@BillSchrader]

WHOA this sets the tone perfectly for how things are going in the Bionicle fandom, and in our own world. This is such a banger, well done TOA!

[@lololol924]

My man, you just unlocked emotions and memories I've long forgotten since childhood. I love your music, but this was something special. Thank you. ...I'm gonna go binge the Bionicle movies now

[@googleyoflolz9930]

I have the dvd for the legend reborn if ya want it 😂

[@alecmusic1736]

Dog, I did this just the other day, A+ use of time

[@lololol924]

@@alecmusic1736 We're gonna wind-fly out of Le- Wahi with this one.

[@HunterKnight109]

I grew up with Cryoshell, and I'm so glad that I somehow, found this. This, this sort of just... closed a chapter for me. This is quite a banger, I'll be listening to this for quite a long, long while.

[@MicroMastaWolf]

Bionicle, its not some toy, its not some story, its a legacy that will never die.

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

It's not a legacy! And it will die... eventually. All things die. But it's certainly not some toy/story.

[@Biowolf93]

I wasn't ready for the vocals and the screams. Definitely feels like a turn into a new direction and I'm here for it.

[@Essenger]

Ive always wanted to go harder on vocals but now i have the confidence to thanks to my amazing vocal coach Andy Cizek

[@Biowolf93]

@@Essenger I hope we hear more because it's so good!

[@sanjacobs6261]

@@Essenger Fantastic work, that sounded so controlled, so good. Keep at it.

[@movingfiber]

​@@EssengerLove it!! Gives me LP vibes! Would love if you collab with them some day!!

[@vapa117]

"United in duty. Bound in Destiny. This is the way of the BIONICLE." Y'all just brought back my inner child again. Happy to see you and Cryoshell still making music and to see the Bionicle community still alive

[@hinikah_boi]

This has to be THE song ever. The fact our community is able to make cool stuff like this is beyond amazing. Happy 810nicle day!!

[@gazelle0898]

Great song, may Mata Nui never be forgotten

[@edwardoliveira1748]

"As Above, So Below" Is this real The fear I feel when the noise starts dying down Is it true That there's a place for you when the sun burns out Don't you fear that it's too late to turn the tide These machines were never built to make things right Wake me now The world outside is dying While we slowly drown Not living, just surviving Locked in your paradise Our sanctuary burns while you play god As above, so below So below Is there a cure The sky obscured and the monsters crawling out I'm not scared I won't die in here while the world burns down Don't you fear that it's too late to turn the tide These machines were never built to burn alive Wake me now The world outside is dying While we slowly drown Not living, just surviving Locked in your paradise Our sanctuary burns while you play god As above, so below Who will take our place If this becomes our fate (Have we sealed our fate) (Could it not be too late) I want to see the stars Before they fade too far (I can't see the stars) (Have we gone too far) Wake me now The world outside is dying While we slowly drown Not living, just surviving Locked in your paradise Our sanctuary burns while you play god As above, so below So below As above, so below

[@DragonaxFilms]

Fantastic stuff 👌👌👌 "These machines were never built to make things right" has to be my favorite lyric, it sums up so much lore in just one sentence.

[@teknicron1080]

It's a world of machines making human choices and enduring equally human consequences. They were truly never built to make things right . . . but to do they best they can with what they have.

[@AntithesisEK]

Extremely clever effort to culminate all that love for Bionicle into an inspired special treat

[@S0M3GUY778]

This song is a fucking banger. It is an absolute DELIGHT to hear Christine's voice again, and is possible through the genius of Essenger. I've had this on repeat for the last 2 hours and I'm not gonna get sick of it any time soon

[@caoimhinmccann4449]

Amazing song the Bionicle advert vibes are real with this one. And the lyrics and vocals, perfection.

[@Czymsim]

These chants in the background bring back memories of roaming the Mata Nui island back in 2001

[@crossyfirezx9659]

Dude, Essenger, my guy because of you, brought back something in my childhood that was nearly dead inside me for a good while! What you did...What you did with this song and the way you integrated it with the introduction of 810NICLE. I nearly cried And I love you for it, bless you, man... And with that now I'm going to put in some extra effort, God bless you

[@SalvationCode]

Wow, you weren't kidding about that vocal training. This sounds fucking awesome. So glad you got your dream collab man, 10/10!

[@SouthernRailfan01]

Been waiting all week for this, couldn’t think of a more perfect meshing of your and Cryoshells sound! Gonna have this one on repeat!

[@KittycornSiri]

In tears listening to this. Im struggling to put into words how spectatular this is. It makes me incredibly happy that the Bionicle is still going strong. This is definitely going to be one of my favourite songs of 2023.

[@mistertestsubject]

this feels like its straight of a phantoka era commercial, so cool

[@MakutaBayle]

Unity, duty and destiny together create one beautiful thing called Hope....

[@himebun]

1:27 is definetley the best part, it encapsulates the original mystery and heroicism and hope of the original bionicle series, it also ironically enough invokes a hope for the future of the bionicle community

[@nicholaslewis862]

At 3:20, am I going mad or can I very faintly hear the Beach Chant in the background? That's incredible!

[@HenningsEdits]

Congratulations again for being able to make your dream collaboration happen! SO happy for you and the band. You guys absolutely crushed it! Just hearing Christine's angelic vocals over those crunchy guitar riffs feels like a religious experience. And your own vocals are incredible as well - I did NOT expect those growls, holy SHIT! Also love the little MNOG beach chant reference you built into the instrumental. That was a really nice touch! I immediately bought the song on Bandcamp to show my gratitude and support. Here's to many more collaborations between you!

[@maxsotomayor3674]

Our *Unity* makes us strong as the Toa. Honoring the BIONICLE Legends is our *Duty* Remembering the BIONICLE Legends is our *Destiny!* It shall forever pass on.

[@Bill-oj6vj]

this is very cool, I can totally see this playing over a Bionicle commercial. Happy Bionicle day.

[@MrSkillns]

"Now son, let me tell you the story of the Toa, elemental warriors who held bravery and courage deep in their hears, of the Makuta who fell from their graces, of the Ignita destined to give life back to the Great Machine spirit." "But for now, we begin with six Toa warriors washed up on shore, unsure of who they are..."

[@nikolai9767]

you have outclassed yourself once again, absolutely amazing! Keep it up🔥

[@Cursedzeba]

Had the dream again last night. Gathered friends lets never let this story die

[@kellysmith7357]

💜

[@missingspacebetween]

Been listening this song up and down since I woke up and saw it on my feed. Such a good track, really powerful.

[@katamed5205]

This doesn’t just dig up feelings of nostalgia. It brings up us keeping Bionicle alive. And the strength to move on as we go through life. So inspiring and empowering. Chills go down my spine with excitement!

[@g_h_o_u_l]

Very Nice 👍

[@mattwong10]

dude i told myself i'd start checking out your music after this released, and now i can't cause i keep replaying this one over and over - holy cow, incredible! happy bionicle day!

[@dusksentry5836]

it is amazing to hear a brand new cryoshell song for the first time again!

[@tammydraxen]

This song is incredible! Absolutely worth the wait! 💜

[@Falx415]

I am lost and confused and don't know how I got here but I'm glad I did because this is an absolute banger of a song and the artwork is superb and stirs ideas inside my braincase, so thanks for that, been in a bit if a creativity drought.

[@dvevotedlove]

MASTERPIECE! Absolutely love it! Great collab! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@sirsnek6562]

NO WAY! HOLY CRAP! WHAT! LITERALLY M- 😭 literally "I have no words" but like, actually, I have no words. I thought everyone who said that was just really dumb but now I get it Thank you Essenger and Cryoshell for this great song, massive respect!

[@ARC9652]

I'll say it again, this is a fantastic song, I had been having goosebumps just listening to the stems, sparking images of a troubled land, fighting back against an envious darkness. I wish there was an instrumental of this so I can sing along with the tune. I'm so happy for this art piece. Thank you Essenger for perhaps the greatest fan song ever produced

[@GbuHgz62]

The audio mix on this track is so addicting. I listen to it at least once a day. I love your music.

[@ENDfilms44]

Things like this makes me glad 810nicle day is also my bday, always great content to celebrate with! :D

[@cybersleepy77]

Happy birthday!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@matanuigaming2556]

And Happy 810nicle Day!!!

[@Delilah_the_dragon]

Happy 810nicle birthday friend Each Set Sold Separately

[@Devalius]

The single release of the year for me, what a fabulous piece. Huge congratulations on this!

[@vorla028]

i feel so nostalgic...thanks a lot for this

[@StyxDescension]

Essenger you never fail to impress me with your creative talent, each song has such a good, unique vibe. Fantastic stuff.

[@DarkTakanuva]

gonna be writing this comment while listening to the song and noting the bits I love *beach chant being incorporated into the opening riff (and other parts) *assuming this song is written during the time period when Makuta is in control of the GSR (his paradise, etc) need to get the lyrics to this cuz there's a few small bits I couldn't understand due to the music booming along lol Fantastic work on this ^^ totally worth listening to at 4 am

[@valfrozz]

Thank you for sharing your music with the Bionicle community ❤

[@Mox2077]

Enlighten me...what has this got to do with a LEGO product?

[@Devalius]

@@Mox2077 Cryoshell was a band formed in major part thanks to Bionicle, because LEGO wanted more original rock music to help advertise the product. They've continued making music long after Bionicle's end, and a large number of their current fanbase is made up of Bionicle fans that stuck with the band because of how much we loved their music featured alongside the toy line. Essenger is also one of those fans. He's been listening to Cryoshell pretty much since their formation, and getting to collaborate with them is a huge accomplishment for him. It also sorta helped that his second channel where he posts Bionicle-related content has blown up recently, which helped a lot of the Bionicle community find out about his music. So overall, when you combine the band that a ton of people associate with Bionicle, and a fellow who has become really popular in the Bionicle community recently, it's drawn a lot of us to check this out.

[@Nerift4832]

@@Mox2077 Cryoshell was the band that made 4 songs for Bionicle (Creeping in my soul, closer to the truth, Gravity hurts and Bye bye babylon) and as I understand they are very close to one of Bionicle's creators, Christian Faber

[@Mox2077]

@@Nerift4832 ah thank you. Ironically I was part of the development team of the interactive material for Bionicle back in the day but left long before Cryoshell was part of the universe so it has completely slipped under my radar. I will have a look for their previous material

[@Balvald]

​@@Mox2077also it's released on 8.10 for 810nicle day.

[@PootisMayo]

This is bringing tears to my eyes. A lot of memories of Bionicle in my childhood are returning to me!

[@austinkniga-bartlett8657]

"Is this real?" My thoughts exactly when I saw this.

[@caciquerojas]

You beautiful lava-boned kolhii head! This is magnificent!!! RAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH 🦾👹

[@samuelsparks8133]

UNITY, DUTY, DESTINY!!!!!!!

[@ptitsa_tupitsa]

another banger 🙏🏻💖😭

[@hntr_official]

Holy sh*t! Essenger never disappoints! I got goosebumps not even 1 minute in. The lyrics hit hard and the guitars are so energizing.

[@happalula]

simply sounds awesome! just a joy to listen to, thank you for more awesome music!

[@The316Official]

Ive been listening to this since it was released, but it wasnt until today that i really felt it. It took me back to a time before time, when things seemed easier, when all that mattered was enjoying my childhood. The feelings of old have returned and i can't believe how much i miss the late 2000s, and Bionicle. Thank you.❤

[@Guarrow]

My new favorite music. Not even joking, I've been listening to it since it's release, I love it too much

[@thefinalprodigy1312]

This just sent me back to when I was 10 and playing with bionicles in the park with friends! This song is an absolute blessing from the great spirit himself.

[@mataznuiz]

2023 has been such a good year for bionicle it's insane (not that this is bionicle content specifically). i can't begin to imagine how great it must feel to have released this.

[@darkmakuta11]

And just like that my week is better. Haven’t felt this emotional over a new song in a long time.

[@HalcyonRemnant]

I listened to this song so many times over the past few weeks that I finally decided to look into bionicle lore lmao, thank you for this

[@jeremywenham3211]

my brother showed this to me today and it the nostalgia hit so hard. Wow this brings back memories.

[@Qydra1]

This is such a banger it’s out of this world. And then I check the comments and find out it’s a Bionicle fan song. WHICH MAKES IT EVEN BETTER.

[@YasaiTsume]

So glad your dream is fulfilled! Happy 810NICLE!

[@Pizzoots]

this is the sound of G3!!!!!

[@kajetansobieski2146]

so many memories have been unlocked... so awesome that cryoshell is still making songs for bionicle.

[@UltimateJustin94]

One Bionicle fan to another, you've made history with this song. 😎

[@soulrose7705]

This song brings back so much nostalgia as I grew up with bionicle and seeing each of the trailers for every generation I love this.

[@acepirosu5871]

Great collab, this must be the reason why Unity is always first of the three virtues

[@NicolásEspinosa-k7y]

I discovered your work recently when I was looking for music to set the scene for my project (I'm a writer) and sometimes I write better when set to certain music and yours is perfect, it was just what I was looking for. Thank you. Greetings from the city of Santiago, Chile

[@BIONICforge_Studios]

We all know why we're here. Great Spirit protect us!

[@ЯрТвер]

It's incredible, as if all these years didn't happen, I'm 11 again and I see a new Toa team come out to fight for their world. Unity, duty, destiny!

[@Techmaster7032Official]

This BLEEDS love for the series we all grew up with as children! When I saw this on iTunes I HAD to get it! KEEPING THE LEGEND ALIVE!

[@Mralan1976]

god this brings me back, definitely adding this to my spotify playlists

[@D8alusPrime]

Absolutely phenomenal. You completely nailed the vibe and sound you were aiming for, yet independent of any sense of nostalgia, this song stands on it's own. Keep up the amazing work!

[@CuttingEdges]

Very rarely can a band capture their old sound so perfectly. It's as if you guys reached back in time and pulled an unreleased Cryoshell song from the past. First the Linkin Park Lost Demos and now this. Hell yeah.

[@Delilah_the_dragon]

This is amazing I absolutely love it Bionicle has paved the way for greatness to thrive and I am so happy to see it ❤ Each Set Sold Separately

[@특촬엔더스]

The great song is released! Holy gadunka!!

[@hinikah_boi]

I don't think I felt this way about a Bionicle song since like 15 years ago omg. I wanna listen to this forever. Most memorable 810nicle day ever😭❤

[@TheKaffeekatze]

Never in a million years would I have expected Essenger collabing with Cryoshell. Thank you so much for this!

[@justushawk]

I've been following you since divine virus and its really great to see you continue to make hit after hit. Im excited to continue following your journey Essenger!

[@Arachnid-Man]

Yoooooooo!! Amazing! 😃👍

[@EphemeralMachine]

Man I barely know a thing about Bionicle, but this track is incredible! Both your vocals performances are stunning, and the instrumental slaps, awesome job ❤

[@jesmcdevlin3116]

Absolutely amazing. Keep up the fantastic work! ♥ 🔥

[@bmepnt]

Added this to my main Spotify rotation before I even listened to it, and after listening I wish I could add it again. This is actually fucking insane man, congratulations.

[@chutas]

I absolutely LOVE, how the Bionicle iconic title sound can be heard at 0:07

[@civilian-bystander]

Great work! Amazing Collab.