Northlane - Obelisk [Official Music Video]

[@cd_core]

I'm literally crying... I might be too stoned but this is the song of the decade. Thank the music gods for blessing you.

[@RedWars24]

***** lolol

[@nickmirocke7261]

Your probably smoking some terrible spice of some sort because this song is really bad

[@wavey8942]

Bruh, I feel you.

[@carmine3522]

ikiruArts - ChvrlieDrip I feel you, I'm high as fuck but the vibe of this song is some unreal shit. ♥

[@layon99]

wh1tem1ke i'm stoned as well and i tried to feel but idk, maybe the mix is weak, or something else

[@unfdcentral]

LYRICS: Time in constant motion, Like the shifting desert sands Slipping through my hands Chasing down the minutes, That turn into days Seconds get shorter, As years fall away Chasing down my dreams Under borrowed light A mirage in the distance, Escaping my sight Driven to live or driven apart What's inside us when we depart Driven to live outside of regret Time is finite, the clocks are set Driven to live or driven apart I realize my flame is burning away Starward searching I will find my way The power of the mind ready to combust I will show you fear in a handful of dust Combust My flame is fleeting, But I will live and learn Rise and burn, Tick and Turn Rise and burn Time in constant motion, Like the shifting desert sands Slipping through my hands Driven to live or driven apart What's inside us when we depart Driven to live outside of regret Time is finite, the clocks are set Driven to live or driven apart Combust

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

We have the description

[@mayhem5575]

+UNFD very nice of you to take your time to answer fan's questions :D I'm a new fan of yours, so I just wanted to say, that this makes that band very sympathic and i got a good impression of you ;) --> love all of your albums, awesome work - respect! greets from switzerland, hope I'll see you soon (saw you with Parkway Drive / Heaven Shall Burn in december 14)

[@Ru1Roy]

This is some Yu-Gi-Oh shit right here.

[@Toneferxcore]

Yaaassss

[@Cyrenjubilee]

This track straight up tormented me

[@Toneferxcore]

Me too, it was so bad. The name is just cool

[@ZwelMunWint]

Rui Carneiro how you make top comment everywhere lol

[@curtisshaw845]

Ra and Obelisk, just waiting for Slyther

[@myauramusic]

Love old Northlane, but this is better than last album. Digging the cleans n ambient TessertacT/Monuments vibe. Awesome grooves, best track since Scarab

[@AnxiousAdam]

Finally some one with a good opinion. I agree 100%

[@LifeofEbb]

Daz B Glad I'm not the only one hearing TesseracT in here, specifically Eden

[@Toneferxcore]

Eh, that's debatable

[@stefan82010]

The new album hasn't released yet, so it can't be better than the last

[@Toneferxcore]

The song already released are sub par to every other song in the last two albums

[@Daniel9Torres]

Marcus' vocals are out of this world!

[@ThatsMrBio]

Awesome to see all these production masters in the comments section!

[@RieckTheGamingGeek]

MrBio I agree. Everyone should stfu and enjoy the music!

[@juzzyp]

MrBio it's a good song, but you'd be remiss not to notice the below average mixing. doesn't take an expert

[@GolfHub.]

This is referring to me so I'm going to comply. I do produce my own music and u do not need to be a genius to tell if something is well made.(mixed well) This band payed the producer probably a lot of money therefore they should get their money's worth.

[@joep3211]

Personally, I think the production sounds fine. It's really all a matter of opinion, but I will say people in the progressive metal/metalcore/deathcore/djent/whateveryouwanttocallit community are close minded to any other sound than what they expect. Very few of the bands in this genre have been able to put out more than 2 or 3 albums without portions their fanbases turning on them: Structures and Veil of Maya being recent examples.

[@GolfHub.]

Joe Pontiac *****​ still stand by what I said. Even northlane said the mix isn't up to scratch due to the KZbin compression so I'm going to assume the iTunes version is better so hopefully it will sound better

[@Camelworks]

Those kicks sound massive. I like it.

[@malasian]

Omg camelworks here??

[@younglingslayer2896]

Didn't expect this

[@unfdcentral]

and thats the AMA done, thanks for your questions people! - josh

[@Jordy666sic]

2:06 suddenly four hi-hat pedal taps come in after every beat. Nice addition.

[@mirjanafodora8694]

I never heard this until now!!!!

[@Koragh_]

This band has come so far yet their old albums were ahead of their time and aged like fine wine

[@unfdcentral]

@Jack Moloney yes for the most part, and a few songs use capo tunings

[@Onus6688]

This drummer is an artist... my god I've listened to a lot of their songs and he knows when not to over-do it and the grooves are just beautiful.. wow

[@GLOPbilly]

I've worked with the producer who's done this and he's as tops as it gets. He did singularity and heaps of great albums for the human abstract, for today, like moths to flames, oceano, thy art is murder, upon a burning body, gideon, the amity affliction, fit for a king and SO many heavy hitters. The guitar player and main composer of this band is very picky and knows exactly the sound he wants and I can assure you this is EXACTLY it. Part of the job of being a producer is to give your clients what they want. This guy can do ANYTHING as evidenced by his discography. It's not on him, it's a collective vision. Trust

[@metalheadblues]

Which guitar player? Who's the main composer?

[@GuavaLogic]

@@metalheadblues My guess is Josh, he seems pretty picky in his gear interview.

[@danielvijil7722]

@@metalheadblues I think it's Josh

[@alpenjodel24]

@@danielvijil7722 wrong. jon writes all the music. josh is the bands manager now. producer for this album was will putney

[@reecebradleydrums2553]

I haven't listened to this album in forever, and I've come back here to my favourite song for the nostalgia. It certainly doesn't dissapoint.

[@TheHenryManeuverBand]

I didn't know there were so many production and mix scholars on KZbin ... This song is nasty good. That is all.

[@EvilGummieBear1]

Yes!

[@ELHXNDOMUSIC]

Yes!!!

[@EvilGummieBear1]

***** Yes!!!!!

[@ELHXNDOMUSIC]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@mindfuk1999]

this song is a lyrical summary of whole 'discoveries' and 'singularity'

[@Dougzed]

Does anyone else agree how good this track is- in context with the full album?

[@DraculaXHunter101]

One year later, This is now my favorite Northlane song. Ever. I never understood the insane amount of hate this song got at all.

[@caseyjones7404]

To me, I was not impressed at first. Sounds like a movie soundtrack or something. 5 years later its one of my top 20 jamz. BUT i will say, that if you dont have the patience to withstand that emo chorus then you dont have the patience to hear that fucking gnarly ass Djent riffage 2:05. Its the riff that seals the deal for me.

[@richard6200]

bro the chorus doesn't even sound like emo, it's just a typical Metalcore chorus.. but anyway imagine if this song is made by their current production, it'll slap harder for sure

[@aliyahburnette8018]

Me too I just Discovered Northlane late this year along with Thornhill, Void of vision, cherry (Jacob's side project) many other Australian artist.

[@ruse_didichannel]

so addictive the tone of guitar Northlane each riffs and breakdown transition

[@MikaBreanna]

2019 and this is still my favorite

[@Atterreams]

dat tone from the beginning is entrancing, no, its whats keeping me going.

[@eridian8475]

Northlane never disappoint.

[@EricVellekoop]

The drums sound SO CRISP AND OH MAN

[@michaelrieman5297]

All these complaints and only 350 dislikes? Man the minority is loud.

[@unfdcentral]

hey people it's josh, im here for the next hour to answer your questions. Hit me up. Ask me something intelligent, ask me something that's horseshit, whatever floats your boat.

[@blueskythinking4745]

When will the Australian tour be announced?

[@SuperHugeTaint]

UNFD Josh, I was even asking on facebook, I really need to know where Marcus buys his pants

[@unfdcentral]

Brendon stacey in a few weeks, pretty soon

[@unfdcentral]

Adyn Lord I'm not sure. Why don't you hunt him down on facebook and ask him.

[@OnlyWoke]

UNFD Sup josh, long time fan here, since 09 when u guys had 10 friends on myspace with the demo versions of keymaker set in stone and the deadmines. havent got any questions but i just wanna say thanks for keeping the band alive and pushing forward and i hope amazing things happen for u guys.

[@unfdcentral]

@Jack Moloney probably my japanese strat. I love my jacksons too. This is a really hard question. Props on the tommy wiseau avatar btw, that's next level.

[@TheKierensaysmaybe]

So I actually do have an Advanced Diploma in audio engineering so there's my context to my comment. The production isn't actually wrong (it's done quite well), I just think that in terms of the mixing, stylistically it's actually closer to that of a top 40 track. The highs are quite pronounced, the vocals are generally louder and the mids are scooped. I get the feeling there was a specific artistic decision to have the record sound this way.

[@jthvisuals__]

I have no clue why everyone is flipping out, I dig the new stuff so hard.

[@T_K_W]

I guess people were expecting Adrian 2.0 even when the band clearly stated that that wasn't what was going to happen.. Oh well, I think the new stuff is sick but I also like singularity and the old stuff (mind blank).. I expected different and am pleasantly surprised

[@justinpeltier3967]

right? I guess they're looking for hardcore riffs and lows and shit, but they're forgetting to just feel the music. If they can enjoy Discoveries and Singularity (the songs) they can enjoy this. Simple isn't always bad

[@DudeSacha]

John Hasemeier People aren't really saying anything bad about the song, because it is good. But the mixing and mastering of the song is way off. One of the typical sounds of Northlane are the heavy guitar pieces, but at some points in the song you can't hear them so well.

[@PabsIsSupaFLY]

Jason LovesPWD Not on this album, they're using a few capo tunings which is why this is tuned a bit higher in some sections. But they are still using their Open F tuning on some tracks

[@PabsIsSupaFLY]

Jason LovesPWD I believe on the record they put the capo on the third fret while in Open F tuning, so the low string would be G#, if that makes any sense haha. By the looks of the video I don't think they're using a capo, so they probably just set the guitar in the tuning that it would be in if it were to have the capo on, or instead of relying on the capo for the open sections they're just going to do the fretting themselves

[@masamvne297]

Ouvir essa música mais de 3 vezes = se apaixonar mais e mais a cada ouvida. Coisa linda demais

[@jawkster]

Intro is very Deftones-esque, can't wait for Node!

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

jawkster Thought of Minerva when i heard it. Pretty sick!

[@blueskythinking4745]

Nah more like karnivool in the themata era

[@wjveryzer7985]

Brendon stacey And since karnivool dont do that sound anymore I welcome anyone who does!

[@juzzyp]

jawkster thought the same thing!

[@AeonzArts]

jawkster yes! also got that vibe

[@Byrdseede]

I'm glad they got a vocalist that is actually pretty good. This will be first non-instrumental Northlane album I'll be able to listen to without wanting to cut my ears off.

[@Byrdseede]

CYBORG_ALPACA Is your comment supposed to be coherent?

[@thecrosswordable]

Swagu-Senpai, Yo gaylord, get yo ears fixed idiot

[@Byrdseede]

thecrosswordable Form sentences like a functioning human being.

[@thecrosswordable]

Swagu-Senpai, Yo f u idiot

[@Byrdseede]

thecrosswordable I feel like I'm witnessing autism incarnate.

[@vergil385]

Definitely different from their older material, more atmospheric, smooth and melodic which isn't a bad thing, just different but most bands change, especially with a change of their lead singer, it's inevitable so it's pointless to complain about it. I for one can't wait to hear the full album =D

[@eenotana3563]

I love the vibe of this and Ra. It feels native to me.. Powerful.

[@kyleyoung6918]

1:42 totally sounds like a Tool riff! Digging the new song even though they maybe did change their sound, it's still good. Can't be making the same record over and over again. Keep it coming, dudes!

[@TunaSlicer]

Can't wait to buy the new album and listen to the instrumental. RIP old northlane.

[@anubisleep2127]

01 Am.. in Poland. "Node" is definitely must have!

[@Tashiro64]

I like how every comments from 4 years ago are like "marcus sucks, the mix sucks, everything sucks" and the recent comments are like "marcus is godlike, the song is godlike, Northlane as its best" ! I'm pretty much new to Northlane and even more new to Node, but I think that, yeahhhh the mix is noooott that good, a little weak, but with the volume higher, there are still some badass songs :D thx Marcus, thx Northlane !

[@Dougzed]

This song is fucking awesome.

[@Dickey7861]

Northlane really stepped their game up!

[@broke2gr490]

Dickeyfighter7861 ayyye austin

[@JuanMITW1]

Dickeyfighter7861 dude you coment everything lol jajaja

[@mawithaxdd]

I'm obsessed with Marcus' cleans.

[@ShivaShadowsong]

Definitely a record to look forward to. I'm still having a hard time getting into the new vocals, but they're good and the awesome Northlane grooves are still here so I'm expecting this album to have some solid gems on it. Keep it up guys!

[@Dma112288]

Anything new is scary.. I like it

[@adriengonzalesmusic]

Lyrics guys : Time in constant motion, Like the shifting desert sands Slipping through my hands Chasing down the minutes, That turn into days Seconds get shorter, As years fall away Chasing down my dreams Under borrowed light A mirage in the distance, Escaping my sight Driven to live or driven apart What's inside us when we depart Driven to live outside of regret Time is finite, the clocks are set Driven to live or driven apart I realize my flame is burning away Starward searching I will find my way The power of the mind ready to combust I will show you fear in a handful of dust Combust My flame is fleeting, But I will live and learn Rise and burn, Tick and Turn Rise and burn Time in constant motion, Like the shifting desert sands Slipping through my hands Driven to live or driven apart What's inside us when we depart Driven to live outside of regret Time is finite, the clocks are set Driven to live or driven apart Combust

[@gabrielgomer]

Damn, once you've got in to the new sound of northlane, there's no turning back. Can't wait for the new album

[@alexbowers343]

How did you get your tones!!

[@unfdcentral]

FlatLineHD which ones in particular?

[@alexbowers343]

UNFD the ones in masquerade at about 1:48 in to the song man they sound so good!!

[@unfdcentral]

FlatLineHD well the rhythm tones on singularity if i remember correctly were mostly a blend of an uberschall and 5150ii but i can't be sure.

[@alexbowers343]

UNFD thats sick man!! Thanks for your time and loved how yous have done this have a great day man!!

[@dsgseven7]

Blend of 5150 and diesel vh4 for rhythms I read it somewhere through Mesa cab and sm57

[@hollowking7414]

Loving the sound and the energy in that breakdown!

[@kReEaYtEr]

Love the song, but the guitars sound a bit weak. Is it just me or is does the mix seem a bit weird?

[@Khaleeel]

Dylan Shore hopefully for the album it sounds differently cause its a good song but jus sounds so mediocre in quality

[@innovate8324]

Dylan Shore I think they're going for a "check out Marcus" vibe in the mix... tbh, his cleans rock, his screams, as so many have said, are pretty meh, but I think if they were blended a bit better with the instruments that would kinda make up for it. Although, that being said, I think it's just because he's not Adrian, I mean, if this came out before discoveries, I'd lap this shit up, but they just raised the bar too high for themselves.

[@buchanan012]

Dylan Shore it does. I personally think the drums sound like garbage.

[@ChenChennesen]

Khaleel Reid-Devonish they did it with rot, ra and this one unfortunately. not too much hopes for the album becaue of this but rot was nice

[@samchippendale9357]

what type of guitar is the turquoise one because it is the best looking guitar I have seen in a while

[@todorsanyov2057]

Despite the production level that this time seriously differs from the last Northlane works, the song is interesting, atmospheric and least to say well written. As for the video, I'd say it's beautiful and enigmatic! \m/

[@Hunter-wi3fg]

Absolutely digging this song

[@twitchchris1]

This song rot, and ra didn't really blow me away at first like some of the older Northlane but after five or so listens I can't get enough. Adrian's gone Marcus is in, whether you like it or not, and I think this shits fucking awesome

[@Exodus748]

Chris Bloodoff Couldn't agree more. Ra for me was the worst of the three, but I can't stop playing Rot and this over and over.

[@19vitinha]

THAT INSTRUMENTAL IT`S AMAZING !!!

[@Bobbeigh]

This is different. I'm willing to listen, but I haven't heard anything from their new stuff that gives me the same energetic vibe as Discoveries (or Scarab and the like from Singularity). I'll keep hopeful and optimistic.

[@lloydconnolly6422]

Just realised that 'I will show you fear in a handful of dust' comes from T.S. Eliot's ''The Wasteland''. Sick!

[@DRGUITAR182]

Marcus is miles beyond what Adrian could do vocally. Really enjoy the melodies he's adding to the mix while also delivering great screams. Instrumentals sound spacey and captivating as always. Node is gonna be an insane album. Can't wait!

[@MrOAmazing]

I got to meet the whole band on monday! nic is my hugest inspiration and it was probably the greatest moment of my life!

[@metallicaHTL]

most of this song feels like it's missing something. the breakdown at 2:04 should've sounded huge, and it doesn't.

[@JacobColemandrums]

It feels like Northlane is growing musically. Can't wait to hear the full release! Not sure why people wanna complain or even be negative but to me, this is EPIC all the way around.

[@dpvisuals5909]

I love discoveries and singularities but its a good thing that they did not do the exact style on this record. I guess they have been more matured on their songwriting. Its not always about breakdowns and sick vocals kids ;)

[@11RIbanez]

derrick parreno thank god someone has the right mentality!

[@dpvisuals5909]

Jordan Ramesa thanks man! I just noticed that my spelling for singularity is wrong. lol.

[@oricohen8686]

derrick parreno Your'e right saying that music is not always about breakdowns and sick vocals but this song and their new style is just plain boring. I liked Rot although it was also kind of boring but i just liked the whole feeling of the song and the vocals. Obelisk just doesn't do shit to me.

[@dpvisuals5909]

Ori Cohen you got a point there man. but I think if you listen to older bands such as 90s grunge bands, you will understand what they would like to achieve on their new releases. I know its sad that they have lost their sick breakdowns and bouncy riffs so I guess we could just listen to other bands who has it and appreciate what Northlane could offer us right now ;)

[@nunolance23]

derrick parreno I totally disagree, I feel like all of the new songs are just about the breakdowns while the previous albums were more complex and enjoyable lol

[@VeggyThins]

the balance with good screams bad cleans has shifted with marcus

[@mattmazreku5680]

Please give us an instrumental version of the album. I beg you!

[@xXLiLcaboos21Xx]

this live is soooo good !!!

[@quantum6439]

I think it's amazing but some people might not think this is amazing but it's way better then a lot of crap out there

[@TNEWBerlin]

Amazing Song!!! Perfect Teaser for the Album!!!

[@mallemall012]

doesnt have a full bodied sound, but the song is good either way. im hoping it'll sound better in the full release

[@LoganDietz]

I love this band with all my heart

[@Jassbusters]

Wow, the comments on this video are cancer. This song gave me shivers down my spine, well done Northlane. Cannot fucking wait for Node.

[@splash2071]

can happily say I've met this band and moshed to this! life's complete

[@holidayyy]

Can't help but feel like this would be so much better with Adrian

[@infinitepotential3520]

WeAreHumannequins that's the unfortunate shadow that every song from here will live in =/

[@ReubenBoyle]

WeAreHumannequins I feel like if Adrian had a say, the song would hit so much harder.

[@infinitepotential3520]

Reuben Boyle this song could quite possibly be a masterpiece with Adrian's input... that's what makes listening to it so painful. If you go back and listen to songs like worldeater and even quantum flux... those instrumentals were damned good but nothing "otherworldly" until you add in Adrian... that kid had a way of literally taking heavy music and transcending it above anything else out there musically speaking. He had a gift of expression that very few if any can really emulate/duplicate.

[@ReubenBoyle]

InfinitePotential I have to agree about Adrian. I don't like to stick anyone on this god-like/hero status as a vocalist but really Adrian brought something to the table that not many vocalists could. Northlane instrumentally was still highly enjoyable. Amazing infact and when the deluxe edition came out of their album, I listened to it endlessly and even listened to it again today but truly Adrian took it to the next level. Its sad to say but I don't think I know many vocalists who in their field could emulate that same element. I really hate having to agree on this because I'd love to encourage Northlane and Marcus esp to do the best they can and that what they're doing is good but really its just below par compared to the legacy left.

[@SuperLaphone]

WeAreHumannequins Shut the fuck up. Adrian only wrote lyrics. He had little to no part in the writing of the music itself.

[@metalfist17]

Loving those snare samples sticking out like a sore thumb

[@Jjjazzj4]

I can't help but feel disappointed in the direction they chose to pursue. Yes, the mixing could be better, but I don't think that more exciting production would make this song less stale. When my friend first showed me Dispossession, I was blown away by the innovative riffs and rhythms. I was blown away by songs like Scarab on the following album, where everyone in the band was playing their hearts out. Rot and this song just kind of chug along to me, feeling lifeless in the context of what I know they're capable of. I think as a whole, the band has taken the backseat to the new vocalist in a big way, but without really allowing him to shine either. I can feel the level of talent in this group, but not a lot of it is coming through in these new tracks.

[@iUnicycle8]

Jjjazzj4 well said, very well said. as far as potential though, im weary they have already peaked

[@alexb4702]

Jjjazzj4 100% in agreement. Dispossession hits like a tonne of bricks, that was Northlane... this is something else and perhaps fit for a new audience, but not for me.

[@benjaminsmith6388]

I think this style of music that they have no chosen to go with, could well be here to stay. I personally like the direction they've gone but in terms of the other really good Aussie bands around at the moment they've got a lot to do.

[@EVshow]

Jjjazzj4 man i agree with you 100% had songs like transcending dimension and corruption, even more recent songs like geneis, worldeater... all these songs had this brutality about them, guitar tones you would never hear in any other band, the drums by Nic which completely evolved this band from being great to fucking amazing. Just not feeling this New stuff at all.

[@SuperAussieOi]

My thoughts exactly

[@lunarbloom96]

absolutely fuckin incredible god fuckin damn

[@jebasu032]

Sorry but as same as Rot I'm not the biggest fan of the song, it just doesn't do anything for me like Discoveries and Singularity did, it's not just because of the vocals. I understand why people would like it though, and that is fine, these two are just not my thing. Gonna hold off my judgment until I hear the full length. I really hope it surprises me and wins me over, because let's be honest who doesn't want more good music added to their library?

[@aimftw]

FaZe Jebasu Great Job, a comment that doesn't even explain your opinion. Lol

[@OhhMarzz]

+Cuyler Trapp he doesnt have to explain it? he said that he doesn't compare it to singularity or discoveries but he is going to hold off any conclusions until the full album is released. Pretty straight forward.

[@Papatoothwort]

Cuyler Trapp Why does he need to explain it? He never said it was bad or anything, so there's nothing to justify. He just said it didn't cause the same reaction for him that the previous records did, which is a completely subjective experience, and one that doesn't really need justification. I'd much rather see comments like that than comments like "lol they suck now they're not even heavy anymore this guy can't scream" etc etc.

[@EduardoLopez-bl6gj]

FaZe Jebasu Finally a reasonable comment. The band changed sound waaay to drastically and I understand people like you who didn't like it because of that, but I respect your opinion. Let's hope they give us some surprises.

[@IceeSwirl]

I personally like this song and Rot. Rot, in my opinion was incredible. However, I feel that this song is missing something. I'm not sure what.

[@lightspeedproject]

Time being in constant motion is actually an illusion created by the brain to understand the 3rd dimension, in true perspective, it is static and fluctuates equally positive and negative, awesome song btw

[@Silent__K]

Jaysus people it's supposed to be different - they would get boring if they stayed the same.

[@Takoshishi]

The ambiance of the song is perfect for me (like a desert sting), all is good. Love the lyrics. Good Stuff!

[@MrTheDude25]

Pretty atmospheric instrumentals; but I feel like its missing something

[@horner1641]

Joseph Settle Its missing those really croaky deep screams that the singer usually uses i think

[@basicoptimalmouse]

Stone Juice​ *the old singer usually used. New guy doesn't seem too keen on deep screams.

[@christianatkinson8156]

Bradley S Thats why adrian left, he fucked up his voice doing that.

[@basicoptimalmouse]

You think so? I thought it would have been all the yelling. I reckon that hurts more than growling. How Sam Carter has done it for so long baffles me.

Bradley S It depends, I agree for sam carter though ! those highs in alpha omega for example !! But for the majority of people, it's the lows that wreck your voice, for example BMTH, oli stopped screaming and started yelling all the time because it was less strain on his voice (paradoxically imo)

[@vagrantender]

Literally one of my favorite breakdowns of all time.

[@URBONED]

I don't know heaps about the technical side of music, but in terms of everyone talking about the mixing/mastering being bad I have to agree. Like the intro is great and then as soon as the vocals come in I feel I have to turn the volume down because the audio level for the vocals is too high, and it's drowning out the sound of the instruments, but then by the end of the song (like 2:40) the vocals, to me, seem more on the level they should be with the music. I like this more than Rot as I feel this is more creative and innovative and less generic, but the post production has really let it down.

[@bradmitchell9307]

Luke Ormsby KZbin Compression

[@JanTomas123]

Brad Mitchell You really think youtube audio comp changes the levels of the tracks? XDDD

[@bradmitchell9307]

JanTomas123 I never said it did, the mixing and mastering is fine, I've listened to the non ridiculously compressed version on my studio monitors and it's absolutely fine XDDD

[@jacknorman9141]

JanTomas123 yes KZbin crushes all dynamics of an audio track whether it be a song or spoken work. Hence why people could be getting a false representation of the mix.

[@jacknorman9141]

Jack Norman word *

[@pillager6828]

Amazing work. Ready for NODE!

[@ReubenBoyle]

You know Northlane, take it as a very strong compliment, I think alot of us expected more then this after the last two albums. Underwhelming according to your past records. Rot was different but still held its own. Ra was meh and thought it was alot of half-ideas poorly written. Now this? Eh. I'm a huge northlane fan and it makes me sad that after this song I'm not really excited for the new album.

[@cheosamad216]

Cant get over how awesome that Dingwall is.

[@johnlee6154]

ADRIAN GET BACK INTO NORTHLANE BEFORE MARCUS CAUSES MORE DEATHS!!

[@jceccon]

I can't wait for the new album! Omg

[@Omeggia]

Spacey production over punchy production. I think they're trying to abandon their metalcore past, we all have to progress at some point.

[@iwishiwasacomet]

Once again, northlane have blew me away

[@MathieuRouland]

Is it me or northlane lost 400% of the punch they used to have ? Am I deaf or this mix is flat as fuck ?

[@osirisknows9826]

Matt ROULAND As a producer/engineer one of the first thing you learn is how to judge a mix relative to its 'loudness'. As an example - you listen to a mix at its loudest audible level (within reason) and its lowest audible level, to balance the levels of all the tracks evenly. Now do me a favour and turn this track down to its lowest audible level, and what do you hear? Yes, that's right, Drums (mainly) and some vocals. No Guitars or Bass. Now do the opposite and turn this track up to it's highest audible level (within reason) and what do you hear? Yes, that's right, Drums! (very prominently) and the rest of the instruments and vocals at indifferent levels. It’s no secret that this album was rushed (please review at the Node Series). The song ideas were birthed during touring and were fleshed out during a set ‘recording window’. This might be a perfect example of a record label(s) release without being vetted within the record label(s) itself. It feels as though the label(s) gave the band freedom to release as they saw fit. In some cases, this works however, in this case, it hasn’t. What was needed (which I doubt actually happened) was an external review from an engineer (mix/mastering) that provided the label(s) feedback. I understand the notion of giving a band the ‘artistic freedom’ they require however, that should not extend to the way a record is heard across all frequencies (car, stereo, radio…) There are examples of artists that are great engineers in their own right but I don’t think that the same can be said for the members of Northlane (no offence). With all that being said, I don’t put any blame on Will Putney either. He is the man in the middle after all. Considering that Jon Deiley worked his magic and pushed Northlane into uncharted territory, I feel as though Will was caught off guard somewhat and had to do the best he could with what was presented to him. In other words, the new sound was new for Will, and he mixed the record to his strengths… This also says a lot about Northlane, they have defied the ‘norm’ and put a record out that is ‘different’ in nature (of their known sound) and is breaking them away from the over-saturated genre. I like the direction Northlane are heading and wish them all the best as they are still relatively young in their careers. Record labels please take notice and ensure that the bands and material you are promoting are at the highest level that they should be… RC

[@MathieuRouland]

okay ! thx for the info :) ! actually I think that the mix is pretty good and everything sounds good and clear... but I feel like something is missing maybe because i'm not used to this yet !

[@fotd2010]

Matt ROULAND Its missing the low end. The low end (60hz and below) was cut out so the volume could be increased without distortions which mainly come from the low end hitting the master compressor harder than other frequencies and making the mix pump. This mix has 0 pump. I would also like to add that the low end the mix does have is up around the 100hz mark which would lead me to believe they used a plugin called waves maxxbass. It basically tricks you into thinking there is more low end than there actually is by taking the original bass signal and increasing the higher frequency harmonics of it. So its basically fake low end. It sounds good if you don't cut all of the original low end out, but not the way in which was used on this mix.

[@danielramlogan31]

+Osiris Knows that is officially the longest KZbin comment ever lol

[@JennSCHWA]

I love this song. I get early 2000s vibes with parts of this song and the music video reminds me of Reinventing your Exit by Underoath and I love the vibe so much.

[@jamesmorales8771]

The song is awesome all is good but I just feel Marcus needs to step up more with his vocals but he still sounds good but I'm sure he can do better

[@GMC13777]

That intro gets me so pumped. I wanna see this shit liveeee

[@thinkaboutit1330]

This song lacks DMT

[@Dirtpaw95]

ThinkAboutIt It lacks mister Fitipaldes

[@ConsoleGamingSucks]

Jack Azlin gtfo

[@realbento]

ConsoleGamingSucks GTFO you, you sadomasochist freaks.. "OMG this is shit, OMG Adrian we miss you so much OMGGGGFG".. still keep coming back and crying about new songs. Get your shit together and GTFO here.

[@PureZephyr156]

Ben Martins xFanBoi69

[@realbento]

Graedon McRorieI'm not a fanboy dude, i'm just a person who are sick of people who don't even enjoy the song anymore feeling the need to come here and telling the world about it... NO ONE GIVES A SHIT. You are not making ANY difference for humanity saying shit on KZbin comment section. Deal with the fact that Adrian is GONE and EVERYTHING changes, thats how the world works. Once and for all, accept that. (yep my english is shit and I know that).

[@tristananvilcaster]

So good

[@incu300]

Its not the song. its the mix and master. sounds really weak

[@thepostfire]

Look Alive Yeah i see a lot of people saying that and the more I listen to it the more I agree. The songs itself is pretty good though.

[@christianryle6062]

Look Alive seems like they're going for a more ambient mix.

[@Khaleeel]

Christian Ryle thats jus takin the northlane away from it man

[@JamesDX2032]

It sounds like a really raw mix. Not digging it tbh

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

Look Alive Agree. it sounds pretty flat.

[@RedPanduur]

So my preorder bundle just came in and it's fucking sexy as. The skateboard is beautiful.

[@CharlieViking95]

The production is really bugging me. The song is cool, but everything sounds so terribly compressed and the screams sound like they're coming out of a vaccum cleaner. Not sure what Putney was thinking, but this song lacks any sort of punch production wise. They've yet to beat "Rot" IMO.

[@kingpinbassboostertrap7763]

Charlie's Drum Corner It sounds so distant to me too...

[@Papatoothwort]

Charlie's Drum Corner Agreed. The mix sounds so muddy and flat, it's so frustrating.

[@smdaniel59]

I noticed too

[@mentaltelepathy24]

Charlie's Drum Corner I notice it too but I was watching it on my phone when I got home I watched it on my comp it sounded much better. But some stuff still sounded weird.

[@SauceBossin]

Charlie's Drum Corner the mess is part of djent

[@Atterreams]

they've reached such a unique level in the music, this is what becomes of many years of patience and consciousness.

[@DutyFirst]

Eh it's okay but only okay. Nothing on Quantum Flux or songs like Aspire, Exposure, Dream Awake. Wouldn't even say this was better than Rot. Unfortunate

[@Dirtpaw95]

Duty First Even ROT was meh for me

[@davidarigho4936]

Expourse is such an underrated song by them wish they played it live.

[@Pittaz]

We have the same photo I think

[@Uhirgz]

David Arigho Holy shit I thought I was the only one to think of that.

[@notcontentwithlosing]

this song is AWESOME YES YES.

[@MarviB10]

Look Marcus is pretty good singer but his screaming is not nearly as intense and has not got that same vibe that Adrian brought to the table. Other than that Northlane is just another decent band to me now....

[@infinitepotential3520]

MarviB10 unfortunate but true.