Nick Johnston - Remarkably Human - Full Album

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

So cool to see so many people still listening after almost a decade. Love you guys

[@ryanteacher8134]

Timeless album and tone lol

[@lab503]

Listening right now while I work. It's my favorite instrumental album since the first listening back in college

[@Ripsandsplits]

In my top 3 favorite instrumental albums of all time. Thank you for this gem.

[@crafteecook12]

a perfect album for subzero weather in Cincy Ohio the last two weeks!! THANK YOU --- your guitar playing is so sweet!

[@kostasoblivion]

well you made history with this album man

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

I'm so humbled by you guys! I can't believe so many of you are listening :') There will be a new album out in April, guys! Can't wait to share some new music with you all

[@omerkeidar95]

This is one the best albums of the decade in my book, thank you.

[@franciscoacosta255]

This full album is made in the musical scale of energy, wisdom, mistery, perspective, optimism, humbleness, compromise and love. There are thousands of ideas that can be derived from any riff of your guitar. Thanks!!!!

[@gohyung]

My favorite video to find whenever I need music at work. Thank you for putting out something very emotional and incredibly entertaining. Moreover, huge respect for sharing this on KZbin. The thumbnail of this video is how I discovered you for the first time. You are my new guitar hero, man. Can't wait to hear the new contents and also to own one of your Diamond Series! Cheers from Anaheim, California.

[@ChangoFrett]

Dude, this album has been on repeat in my car and in my head for weeks now. I love this. That seven step build-up in Impossible Things is one of my favorite things ever, right up there with Drive In, Drive Out by DMB. Your band kicks serious ass and I can't wait for more awesome melodies to get stuck in my head mounted hard drive.

[@DeterminedGoat]

@@omerkeidar95 Is this guitars

[@javierruizcano6034]

I cannot believe the greatness of this album, every single song of this masterpiece is a masterclass about how to express yourself with an electri guitar, how to build a stunning hook/lick, help it to grow at every bar in the song, creating a crescendo to a climax, its unbelievable. thanks Nick, one of my lifetime albums.

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

Wow, thank you all for the kind words! I am totally blown away!

[@MichelBeneventi]

cheers from france, waiting for you =)))

[@shredbert]

Its awesome stuff man! I ran into you at Gearfest and you told me about the new album and here I am. \m/ Keep on man!

[@chrisfuryguitar]

great job Nick!!

[@killbot1337]

Loved every second of it.

[@ramicksrameka3449]

what an awesome gift to the world this is. thank you nick johnston. "Vector arena" is one of the main attractions for international acts in our country, hopefully we get to see play there one day. cheers from New Zealand (Auckland)

[@RickGraham]

Beautiful music.

[@XShmoke]

Rick Graham you're beautiful!

[@tinkusharma6868]

Rick Graham you the man 😇😇😇

[@zsir7563]

RICK I!

[@zsir7563]

i was wondering if id find a solo for you on one of the tracks lol!!!!!!

[@groovalistical]

If Rick says i't's beautiful , I'll take a listen. For sure!

[@danielpalermo4266]

Heard this for the first time in 2017... and keep coming back to it, 7 years later. Just an amazing piece of music.

[@megadethly]

Would you eat it out?

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

Please enjoy my latest record, everyone! Consider picking up a signed copy of the album or download the tab book at nickjohnstonmusic.com :)

[@tjlsimoes1904]

Nick, I bought a signed copy and a artwork plus the tab book. However when I downloaded the file it only came the image of the book... Is this supposed to happen? Is it a book copy that's coming my way? Thanks for your help in advance.

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

The pre-orders are being emailed out shortly :)

[@tjlsimoes1904]

Thanks Nick. Looking forward to listening your album on the breaks from school xD. Wish you the best.

[@WinfriedSitte]

Your work is fantastic Nick, I really enjoy listening to you play! Thanks for all the massive effort that you have put into this awesome production. Heading over to purchase this....

[@heraklesik94]

Thank you Nick! It's beautiful music!

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

Guys! The backing tracks for this record are now available here :-) nickjohnstonmusic.com/backing-tracks Thank you all so much for the support!!

[@sebastianalzate3568]

Nick Johnston man, you are pure magic, greetings from Colombia!!

[@mattimus13]

Just discovered you, holy shite m8 keep on doing what you're doing

[@don0028]

That's so awesome! Great way to market :)

[@BigDM22]

U R Great!

[@Sc-tch]

I eagerly await the arrival of your CDs (bought all four) in the mail, Nick. That way, I won't have to listen on KZbin.

[@tragedician]

Anyone still loving this in late 2021? Nick is one of the best melodic and dynamic players. Top notch thematic songwriting on this record. Personal favorite guitar record since Surfing With the Alien.

[@thespudguy]

Oh yes, I’m still listening to it every chance I get. Surfing with the Alien and Remarkably Human are my two favorite of all time. The more I listen to this album the more I’m certain it takes 1st place among my favorites.

[@plebisMaximus]

Mid-2022 and this is still one of the best instrumental albums ever recorded.

[@williamthomaspenn]

The animated “album” cover is a nice touch.

[@antoniettamancinelli6581]

Simple but neat 👌🏻

[@DekuTails]

This comment aged well :P

[@ironblud]

The animation(video..lol) keeps it available for comments.

[@marcjeffers4229]

Dude, I just ordered your signed CD after already listening to your album more than twenty times for free for the past two weeks, as a matter of fact, I'm listening to it as I write this reply. Your stuff is so good, I started to feel guilty for not paying for it. When I scrape up some more dough I going to buy the other three and anything you record in the future. I haven't listened to an instrumental record this much since Yngwie's first album, Rising Force in 84, and yes I'm over fifty and have been trying to learn how to play the guitar off and on for over 30 years. Because of you, I've started playing again with more seriousness. My dream of one day becoming a rock star has long since past, but that's OK I don't care about that stuff anymore I have a day job, I only care about the art of guitar, and what you do is pure art. There are a lot of good players out there, but few write good music like you. You don't over play with tricks and technic. You play just enough and not too much, you play the guitar for the music, you don't write music for the guitar. So many players (I won't mention names and some are older than me) don't seem to know the difference, but you do and to know this so early in your career is amazing, I can't wait to hear what you record next.

[@alexandregareau9120]

Your comment made me feel the passion. Cheers to you my man. I am listening to the album right now and it is just perfect for me.

[@mksland3884]

I'm with Marcus! So many great guitarists today but solid, passionate melodies & lead work within the context of a good song makes all the difference.

[@harryballzanga]

A true sign of talent is when people pay for an artist's work even when it's available for free.

[@marc-andreboutin3449]

if you don't know this song, it's the thing i've heard most in the spirit of your comment : kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2HPk59vi62Vp9U

[@marlon_diaz_]

same feeling, although it made me feel better after I found him on Spotify ':D

[@Timmy_1011]

Yesterday my ex-wife told me she loves someone else. I wanted to go back to her but knowing what she told me I decided to walk away. And then I was looking for something to get to sleep.... Soothe my pain that I feel... This music did... helped a lot. Thanks for this.

[@Cognitoman]

Timmy nice

[@diegorhoenisch62]

Tears are probably your friend right now; alcohol, drugs, and addictive behaviours are probably less helpful. There's lots of anger, fear, and ultimately sadness to feel at the end of a relationship. Feelings can be repressed so that they come up stronger and at inopportune times, or they can be felt when they come up. In my experience of repressing feelings for decades, I can with authority say that repression did not help nearly as much as dealing with the emotions directly. Your mileage may of course vary(though I doubt it). Good luck, Alan Tomlinson

[@jitsroller]

I've been there, I hope you're doing better. It does get better, remember millions go through this they make it and so can you.

[@deanwolfechannel]

hope you're doing ok

[@gorsedh]

man hope you're doing well. It feels like shit but it's good to get rid of bad influences in the long run. Have a nice one

[@darkempress7637]

1.Ignore Alien Orders(00:00) 2.Remarkably Human(3:48) 3.Impossible Things(10:26) 4.Poison Touch(17:38) 5.Hypergiant(22:04) 6.Weakened by Winter(29:35) 7.Fear Had Him by the Throat(37:35) 8.A Sick and Injured Brain(43:15)

[@charlesbaldwin9767]

Grusha Biswas how did you make hoper links to track time?

[@nicholas6199]

Charles Baldwin number + : + number

[@alessandro.oliveira]

Thanks

[@natanaelmoreira315]

Grusha Biswas Thanks!

[@tacod.g5909]

"Remarkably human"'s breakdown is fairly similar to "welcome home" by Coheed and Cambria

[@asaoifsa]

The piano work is just breathtaking! Amazing work Nick!

[@alq2868]

It’s Spring 2022 and I still find myself returning to this amazing work; it remains creative, powerful, and melodic. Thanks Nick for continuing to inspire us with your music.

[@bigalexqc9867]

same for me !

[@marvinzimmermann_]

Now it´s almost spring 2024 and here I am listening to this beautiful masterpiece. Already timeless.

[@Lunathewolf93334]

This is a timeless album. Moving, cinematic songs, excellent production quality, and outstanding guitar tone. Melodic lines that stick in your head. And unlike a lot of virtuosos, Nick doesn't get lost trying to show off his chops, though he has them. Shreddy guitar is cool, but you can't express much emotion playing as many notes as possible. That's why we love songs and why we bond with them--because they evoke our emotions.

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

Thanks for the comment, Chris :)

[@Breathemusic4202]

@@nickjohnstonmusic IMO, Very true, Some will say that it is all subjective, and it is. But I think most emotions are provoked through Gilmour/Johnston type phrasing. Other people will say their emotions are provoked through shredding. The beauty of music is the interpretation through expressing individuality and being able to feel how you feel through just that.,

[@aliplaysgtr]

Discovered this album two days ago. I have to say, this features some of the best guitar work I've ever listened to. I love the various influences and nuances in his playing. The guitar tone is unbelievable, with a lot of excellent tension/resolution ideas. Most importantly, emotion is present throughout the entire album. It's such an inspiring piece of art.

[@Brick.CYN.Weather]

The piano really elevates this above most other instrumentals for me.

[@myguitarcloud5987]

No doubt about that! Really different from other typical guitar instrumental shreding.....😁

[@spasgp]

It's amazing when you blindly trust a youtube recommendation and you find some awesome music! Cheers, Nick!

[@ZacTiessen]

Absolutely awe-inspiring stuff Nick!

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

ikr!

[@jesseserna8424]

I just discovered this and it inspires me to pick up my guitar again and again, I have been trying to learn..thanks 🙌🏼

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

What's your fav song off this album, guys??

[@iulian392]

Hypergiant! for me

[@CxAn113]

Poison Touch hits me so hard!

[@SubuNomo]

tough call....poison touch and hypergiant on a tie for me :)

[@ZeheenAhmed]

Remarkably Human and Poison Touch

[@dreamz3034]

Weakened by Winter.. :)

[@CartoonTheory]

Beautiful music and favorites musicians who inspires me everyday. Congratulations to Luke Martin

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

Both, the minimalism and shredding this man has the ability to compose is mesmerazing

[@anantrungta9431]

Woah! Gavin Harrison on drums!

[@closer2theheart684]

Just discovered Nick's music and I'm blown away by the entire vibe and talent of this.

[@ericraymond3734]

Four years later this still sounds spectacularly good. Nick, I think you've given us a classic.

[@martyisabeliever]

Best Played with Head Phones On Very Loud!! Brownie "Treats" are optional but "Highly" recommended.

[@sdgiffin]

I like your style.

[@deadlite7971]

martyisabeliever some one has fantastic ideas.

[@derpdrop9603]

Remarkably Human! is Remarkably not human.

[@JESOBERANES]

martyisabeliever Avoid headphones bro you could loose the audition!

[@derpdrop9603]

Totally.

[@fredandpattychandler4130]

Just like the old days. I liked the cover art. I randomly gave this a good listen. Great imagination. Beautiful production. Always am attracted to competent player's who have songwriting skills, who can really see their vision through. I'm going to get this CD. This is when the Internet is at it's finest. When you find real people, living their true dreams in life. Peace.

[@timsullivan6774]

The art brought me here. The music kept me here

[@ParishSouth]

Can’t stop listening,,,,,,must....press....stop... Over and over....ALL OF IT- like meandering thru a journey of stories.....most patient guitarist ever. Bravo Nick

[@Liam-ii5si]

This is one of my favourite albums to show people if I'm introducing them to progressive music. It's beautifully melodic and approachable while having loads of guitar-shreddy melt-your-face-off chops. Everything sounds so emotionally rich and lyrical. Plus Gavin Harrison is one of my favourite drummers and he absolutely kills it on this record!

[@jonclynch5387]

KZbin is a massive treasure trove of beautiful gems like this masterpiece. It restores your faith in the future of music, especially when you consider the unmitigated drivel that passes for 'music' that gets pumped out over the airwaves these days. Modern mainstream music is 99% unlistenable, vapid, soulless, talentless garbage that deserves to be forgotten. This, on the other hand, is superb. Thank you, Mr Johnson!

[@christopherknight7813]

Nick Johnson as a guitarist is similar to a master photographer taking pictures of puppies for everyone to enjoy, he could easily make music for the few but instead puts things together that most people can enjoy.

[@christopherhanna5754]

This is a phenomenal recording, I will buy this on amazon and recommend it to musicians who value real music, so you get some tiny fraction of the money you deserve for this.. It literally made me love instrumental fusion again, it also makes me feel like my guitar chops are pure shite and I should burn barrel all my guitars and amps... It's like listening to the four seasons for the first time only fusion and rock.. just stellar compositions and playing all around by the whole band.

[@robertmiller8110]

One of the best guitar albums of the decade. On the shoulders of giants!

[@unnicornmusic89]

Its one thing to make some truly inspiring pieces of instrumental guitar music., but to make an entire album that just flows across genres, moods, modes , scales and still fits together and stands the test of time. Damn Nick, this is your DSOTM. Thank you for the music.

[@SnuSnu91]

This is so proggy ... and jazzy ... and crispy ... and ... just so lovely to listen to! I really enjoy every instrument - so cool! Thank you!

[@mazhsar2299]

The more I listen to Nick the more I love his style and his musicality. Lots of emotions intertwine with his melodies. Simply love it.

[@dansdoves3650]

This is why I love youtube.....It's 2am,Im sitting here getting ready to call it a night.I gaze down my menu of choices and between another Nibiru vid and Buckethead I saw this and thought what the hell,and I clicked on it..........I feel like I found a diamond.what an incredible piece of work! Its like my ears can hear what beautiful looks like.This music feels comfortable while it takes you on these little trips that seem familiar but not cliche ever at all.Amazing mix as well,every instrument sounds rich.I know who Nick Johnston is now!Great Job this music is beautiful.

[@JavierRockgers]

exactly same but at 4 a.m. ! cheers !

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Exactly same but at 8 a.m. Good morning, good music!

[@i.c.y.]

when did I write this comment?

[@mickmauser3618]

The cover art grabbed me. Undead spaceman with a guitar...how can anyone not be 'have to check that out?' Awesome art all round from music to cover art. ;)

[@MrZachalewel]

Don't forget about nibiru lol

[@wirawhyra]

can't wait for more music from Nick Johnston

[@danielshiber2948]

For me, this album is like a story. From the start till the end i can't stop listening.

[@carlosguitarshred]

this album is a piece of art, very tastefull licks and emotional melody in every songs.

[@buddhamisanthrope8021]

not especially very technical but who cares? Perfectly said ;)

[@thealmighty0071]

Can we just take a minute and congratulate the artist for his artiwork????

[@riphraph66]

This music is incredible. Since Jeff Beck, I haven't had such a big slap. So much musicality and technique. it's just incredible... I m a big fan

[@chicken6111]

I mean this comment with no disrespect. I'm a huge huge fan of your playing and style, but for whatever reason the albums that preceded this one haven't spoken to me at all. I just haven't ever found myself intrigued by them. THIS one, however, is unbelievable. I don't know what changed but this is absolutely incredible stuff, and I'm even more a fan than I was before. I think I'm going to go back and re-listen to the others just to be sure lol. Well done mate; purchased.

[@will4282]

I feel the exact same way dude, you aren't alone haha

[@likeanuuk6612]

really? you didnt like atomic mind?

[@chicken6111]

It's not that I don't 't like it, I do. I just feel like this album speaks to me more than that one did, for whatever reason.

[@SeriesTube01]

I think the same. I liked the earlier albums but I'm in love with this one, I listen to it over and over again.

[@maartenvalentin4162]

I know EXACTLY what you mean, and I know why: his previous work was more of a compilation of different songs in different styles, which could have come from a bunch of artists - mind you, I think the songs are really good though. But this album feels like it comes from 1 artist and 1 artist only: Jimi Hendr... I mean NICK JOHNSTON!

[@dbern939]

Best guitar instrumental album Ive ever listened to

[@garysuarez9614]

That freaking TONE. Those CHORD VOICINGS! I am in awe. edit: came back years later...AMAZING STILL.

[@JoseFuentes-fn3dl]

Wow! Im officially a fan! I love your tone btw. Its not over processed and more organic sounding. Im learning guitar myself at age 40 haha. You are an inspiration. Thanks!

[@JoseFuentes-fn3dl]

I forgot to ask. What is your gear? I love your tone!

[@Gioberrrto]

I think is an low gain overdrive, a good strato and plays with the neck pickup, the rest is in your hand ;)

[@mikemartin6554]

got a Tweed tone for sure.

[@likeanuuk6612]

in case youre still wondering, he used a schecter traditional guitar with seymour duncan antiquity texas hot pickups, straight into a mesa boogie dual rectifier combo amp.

[@tomit.prakoso3420]

This piece is the one that sticks in my head most compared to others in the album. The guitar arrangement is so tight ... the drum is superb!!

[@VrutaGupte]

Found this album again after 5 years. Now I can appreciate it better!

[@butterflywing61]

Impeccable taste and phrasing. Love your stuff! Haven't heard music this good in years thanks!

[@abhishek_munian]

Amazing

[@MAGAMAN]

I would have to say that this is one of the best instrumental albums I have ever heard.

[@HellowCraft]

Gru - Cosmogenesis is maybe the best album ever done

[@keithhuffman1253]

I have been listening to you for a couple of years! Your playing is so heart felt with alot force. Very excellent!!!

[@liamwhittle9991]

Hey Nick Johnston, saw you in Melbourne without having ever heard you before. Usually I struggle to connect with a live performance that I am unfamiliar with but this performance was something uniquely engaging, because as a result of seeing you I went into this album feeling as though I knew half the songs already. This album is something truly remarkable. It was incredibly motivating and relaxing music for working on programming projects recently, but moreover its been giving me a knew comfort in life and I can't stop listening to it. Peace my friend and thank-you for sharing your gift to the world

[@FreezerBill]

We needed a guitarist like you Nick! I havnt heard music like this ever.

[@psykofarmaka]

There is so much emotion and originality in this album, it grows upon me year after year, like vintage wine.

[@bilalmuneer]

One of the best random clicks of my life, your music is awesomely soulful, thank you for sharing :)

[@mksland3884]

Glad there continues to be imaginative guitarists who place tasteful lead work within the context of a good song with a melody instead of just non-stop mechanical shredding! Thanks Nick!

[@vgzmenon6085]

Just discovered this ! Wow. NICK is simply outstanding. Pure genius. This is exceptionally good work !

[@CelsoRossatto]

Perfect union between piano an guitar...

[@Stuugie.]

And drums and bass

[@fannysichel7071]

Exactly !

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Makes me want to find a piano player to jam with.

[@Mongoosemcqueen]

I've never heard of you Nick, but this was outstanding. You can play and write beautiful music. Even the mixing is outstanding.

[@theconscientiousperfecter]

Have you ever heard of anyone before you heard of them?

[@powermetallistic2293]

@@theconscientiousperfecter hahahaa

[@ParishSouth]

I wanted to mention that also, the downmix is awesome.

[@ParishSouth]

I wanted to mention that also, the downmix is awesome.

[@ricoamordavila7496]

After all these years, this title fits the mood of how this album should sound. Incredible 🥲

[@tomchristopher71]

KZbin recommended this video and it is very relaxing! I downloaded it from eMusic. Very melodic!

[@lucasdetex8703]

That major third in a minor scale, I will call that "Johnston note" ... Awesome.

[@voodookook]

Congratulations Nick, Luke, Bryan, Gavin and sound team!!!! A true masterpiece .

[@hermannnegri]

amazing album. It's impressive without shredding all the time. This is pure music

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Full album stream? O_o This is extraordinary. Also, is that a teaser for a new signature guitar I spot?) SHS pickup config on that construct looks interesting.

[@BloopShow]

Who knows? Nick has crazy imaginary guitars all over his art. :)

[@jamesha175]

right? i'm going to wire one of mine like that and see how it is.

[@rkl08551]

no, that´s the guitar from Ghost Of the Robot Graveyard...

[@Wren6991]

I just went and watched the video, and that guitar is HSH, which I think is a much more common configuration.

[@samuelmori3026]

Was listening to NJ's music while cramming through medschool. So nostalgic hearing these tunes now!

[@SeriesTube01]

I was listening to Joe Satriani and I checked the related videos and saw this one. "Nick Johnston huh? Never heard of this guy. Let's check it out" I thought. Best click I did in a KZbin video in quite some time. It's fuckin' awesome!! :D

[@antoniettamancinelli6581]

I anticipate you your next best click: Ne Obliviscaris.

[@alexxbass]

same,but Malmsteen in my case. Nice discovery!!! Love it.

[@powermetallistic2293]

Plini in my case. Check Plini out if you don't know his work. :)

[@kalibininsabunu]

@@powermetallistic2293 in my case it was Opeth but I know Plini it's awesome. Opeth's new solo and Tool's new solo are great. In terms of music this summer was pretty cool.

[@panda4247]

yep, I too came from Satriani. Even funnier thing is how I discovered Satriani - I was searching for the "song in 10 words" (this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ21nZeoZ6d7aK8 , that I heard like million years ago... ) ANd I found Satriani's masterpiece 10 words. I am Satriani's fan ever since then :D and now ('bout a year ago) I discovered Nick

[@SPGGuitar251]

This is real music! Not just a vehicle for monster playing. Fantastic art.

[@jordancoleman2693]

How am i just now finding out about you. This is beautiful!

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

Yes. It’s fantastic. Still immensely enjoyed by newbies to his music. As you said, I couldn’t have said it better!

[@0ddba11Sp0r7s]

This album legitimately gives me chills whenever I listen to it. This is amazing work, Nick!

[@RealSebus]

This album is still so musically and tonally interesting. I keep going back to it.

[@rifraf2153]

This is a masterpiece. It is always in my music rotation. Much love and appreciation from BHG 🎸🔥

[@phorcys2885]

Damn, it's been 4 years and I'm still traumatized with this album... Can´t stop listening to it! You are the best Nick!

[@ComplexHowell]

Luke (one on piano) is my brother :p

[@juandavidbernal8006]

Your brother is awesome. Tell him.

[@JackRosei]

Awesome player!;)

[@leo.decker]

You serious? Great talent he has bro!

[@Julianjahbless]

Dude, your brother is a LEGEND!!

[@TheRealHucasys]

Beautiful playing too.

[@killbofragginss3994]

so glad i remembered this masterpiece exists.

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

❤️❤️

[@krookiemonster2673]

nick johnston and guthrie govan = best split ep never released lol

[@tobytruman33]

You actually had me nearly search that shit up thinking "How the fuck did I miss that," until I saw the word never haha.

[@krookiemonster2673]

Toby Truman haha

[@RahulBasu6886]

Guthrie does feature on one of Nick's albums

[@krookiemonster2673]

yea one song i need an album

[@krookiemonster2673]

silver tongued devil on his earlier album is the song

[@TruthSurge]

Nick, you love that flat five chord change! Like B major to F major. or Em to Bb major. It's more like a movie soundtrack with legitimate guitar added. Nice stuff!

[@MsDavo123]

TruthSurge i think it sounds rather mysterious

[@iDoqz]

I also love flat five chord changes. Do you know any other music that frequently uses this chord change?

[@MsDavo123]

My guess is this is in harmony of the melodic minor

[@conorhughes6018]

Opeth use this a lot

[@arkaleon1551]

Sounds like the old batman soundtrack

[@NarfireVA]

Just got recommended by youtube and fell in love from song one. Beautiful.

[@DinoJelusickOfficial]

Nick, man. Insane. Came back to this album again. Just amazing.

[@iloveNgany]

Just gorgeous guitar playing. As good as it gets. Awesome

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

I love the fact that the buildings in the background are stratocasters. It reminds me of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow first album

[@nylonshredder]

Great stuff.

[@cairorocha7931]

Total Masterpiece! Incredible tone. 🎶🎸🤘🏼❤️

[@pastelninjavikingo]

Hypergiant song, awesome one. congrats for such good album.

[@Bombtrack411]

I'm almost embarrassed to have only just discovered you now. I've been listening to this album over an over for the past few days and have been super inspired by your playing and songwriting. I love strong melody-driven instrumental guitar music and this is some of the best I've ever heard. It's up there with Satriani or Timmons. Keep doing what you do!

[@jamesjblackbird]

Since i've discovered this album a couple of years ago, I haven't stop listening to it since. No shame at all. I'm a guitar player and I fucking love it since the day I found it. Changed the way I wanted to play.

[@LukeSaid]

1:55 minutes into the listen and I've found a new all time favourite guitarist

[@DanielVerberne]

Hi Luke. I'm the same and that 1:55 is a great example of Nick's amazing control and soul.

[@TheLarz46]

I honestly feel like that particular part is very familiar like i've heard that melody a million times,anyone else feel the same?

[@northern_moss]

You impress easy. I haven't heard anything that 100 other guitarists don't top one handed.

[@dimesnake]

"Its like my ears can hear what beautiful looks like" Beautiful description. And couldn't be more perfect. Dan Doves

[@TruthSurge]

41:54 wow, a legit Malmsteen run. I would have bet money he wouldn't throw one of those in there but nope, there it is!

[@ironcomic]

hehe good to see others actually listening

[@flamencodiablo007]

hehe, a legato/hybrid picked masterful run... I remember hearing that Nick barely alternate picks at all... but the notes are still there! Can't argue with neoclassical!

[@RogueReplicant]

I would have thought "Neo-Classical!" and left it there. But yeah, gotta admit that's a hat tip to the leather clad, portly guitar god! ☺️

[@jessehampton1872]

Cool, Yes Yngwie does the lick but who really invented it? Bach maybe? or Paganini? Who really knows?

very good my brother, take a look at my channel, recorded a solo too, I am grateful for the support and strength. we're together

[@chopstix906]

I've been trying to figure out why I like this sound so much and why it's so unique. I'm not sure if he meant to do this, but a big reason why Beethoven was considered such a genius is because he would use 1 melody throughout an entire composition and just use different iterations of that same melody to add complexity and progress through the song. I hear a lot of that in this album and you don't hear that as much in progressive music as a lot of songs are the opposite: tons of different melodies in a single song. It's a breath of fresh air and I hope he adds that in his future albums.

[@moedegol8243]

discover Mike oldlfield's, 'tubular bells' you may like it :)

[@M.S-Music]

There is good prog. rock and bad prog.rock, the secret is not to over play no matter the good you think/you are, complex simplicity is beautiful! I think Joe Satriani is a master guitar player in the "simple complex" style, and Nick is doing a great job in the same class.

[@samh1589]

It might be something to do with the tone not dripping in gain like a lot of shreddies which compresses everything in exchange for dynamics. His sounds are very revealing that shows very subtle nuances and it's controlled masterfully. Doesn't hurt that it is well composed

[@InuranusBrokoff]

@@M.S-Music You hit the nail on the head. There's a myriad of artists who have have the technical proficiency to do what these guys do, but they lack the tastefulness of understanding what notes to hit, and when.

[@M.S-Music]

@@InuranusBrokoff I recently saw an interview with Satriani where he stated that he always plays for the song rather than for himself.. Its on Rick Beato´s channel a very good interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rHnpiiop50eq8

[@nehml]

I moved into the city in the year this album was out. One of those albums I played in repeat from start to end. Memorable.

[@juliardomarques3635]

MONSTER..... AWESOME, I LOVE THIS ALBUM.... CONGRATULATIONS NICK...

[@johnpeter2318]

Been listening to this since you dropped it. Your music is absolutely incredible and strikes the soul.

[@leonardoxveful]

7:25 reminds me a bit of Coheed & Cambria's Welcome Home. Thank you so much, I love working while listen to this. Amazing lovely music.

[@nicklloyd6263]

Purchased the album and still listening to this everyday - masterpiece!

[@Hendrixsky]

Que buen disco por el amor de dios. Gracias nick!! Saludos de argentin, españa.

[@DSARRAZIT]

La musique a besoin d'un fil pour trouver son chemin vers l'âme, la mélodie. Une dose de performances, des thèmes suffisamment imprévisibles, des respirations, des sonorités, des envolées, de l'emphase, du génie, du talent...Une bonne cuisine quoi ! Et tout un album complet ça appelle de la générosité, peut-être l'envie de se partager tout entier. Merci Monsieur

[@dhasy22]

This is a breath of FRESH AIR and some serious melodic, insaneliciousness my friend!!!!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That's what I said an hour ago when I heard him for the first time, lols. _A breath of fresh air._