Periphery - Thanks Nobuo

[@AlexMoukalaMusic]

I hope Uematsu hears this somehow

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Me too. I think he'll appreciate it

[@maxalaintwo3578]

Alex? What da?

[@HugoStiglitz88]

@@maxalaintwo3578 Nobuo Uematsu. It's who this song is dedicated to. He wrote the music for many final fantasy games including Final Fantasy 7 which is referenced in this song The chorus melody is literally Clouds Theme from FF7

[@maxalaintwo3578]

@@HugoStiglitz88 I know who Nobuo is; I'm just surprised to find Alex here

[@EricGonzalo]

Love seeing you here again Alex! Huge credits to you for helping me find Periphery from your "Bury the Light" analysis, things coming full circle, and having a wonderful time witnessing this newest release! 🧡

[@MickZarco]

Some Periphery outros have a "now hug everyone at the venue" vibe

[@wyldechild7122]

Several years ago while on tour they told everyone to come up on stage and help sing Lune as their closer. Definitely felt the love

[@heyitsryry]

everybody love everybody!

[@metalboy27]

@@wyldechild7122 When I saw them in 2017 the guys from Astronoid came out and sang Lune with them and then I think they made a train around the stage if I remember correctly.

[@ChinOfAllChins]

Lune, oh man, wholesome, bittersweet

[@human6310]

^^^this!!!

[@alex0589]

As hard as this album hit, it took a year to really sink in for what it is. Thank you for the music, guys.

[@carlmarker9257]

yo same that happens for me with these guys except p2 that stuck right away for me

[@robclarkson7990]

Sometimes the best things have to ferment 👊

[@emanueledomenicali5998]

Same bro

[@lane3574]

Periphery: This Time It's Happy

[@PhyrigianFlame]

Nobuo needs to hear this.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

I really hope he does

[@retrocny5625]

Shoutout to the legend Nobuo Uematsu, creator of the soundtrack to every 90's kid's life.

[@TheSer9io]

A BIG shoutout. Hope he will hear this. (I think there's a chance he already did)

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Not mine sorry. I want to play FF7 but never have. This song is amazing though. Best song on PV and IMO in their top 5 songs PERIOD

[@jerbear97]

i never even played FF but the soundtrack always has a sense of familiarity to me

[@auctive7439]

dude i can relate except i cant because im 14

[@13_cmi]

I'm about 10 years too late for that. I'm one of the stinky kids who grew up with minecraft on the good ol' ps3. So C418 is the dude who's music makes me cry every time I hear it. Glad I wasn't born later cause the next generation is gonna cry when they hear among us sound effects and I don't want to be involved in that.

[@BionicleSaurus]

Okay. The lyrical reference to The Way News Goes at the end hit me in the feels like a truck. PIII had just come out when I discovered the band. Crazy how much time has passed since then. Periphery once again delivering an astounding album. They're shining and it shows.

[@BetterCallThall]

Same. I literally cried lol love callbacks. I am quite pleased with this album.

[@joepool2246]

Same here, yeah. PIII had just come out when I discovered them and they instantly became my favorite band and it changed my perspective on what music could be, crazy how far they've come since.

[@hunterwalker2504]

​@Joe Pool Dude, I said the same thing when I hear P1. I have always loved music. But I found Periphery and along side that Bulb and it was like that was how I had been waiting for music to be written my whole life. Idk it's hard to convey in words. But 100% feel you😂

[@alexisborden3191]

Oh I thought you were talking about the lead vocal line for a second. I was thinking "eh I guess, I think shining is a fairly common word I don't know if its strictly a callback." And then I heard the background vocals coming in behind it, I was like "ah yes that's definitely a callback to that song." Lol

[@WildWildWeasel]

"You're shining and it shows" Yep that's it right there...I started tearing up almost immediately

[@atomic_chill8418]

I love how this song just feels like a celebration of everything that makes the band what it is. Nice work.

[@dem0neyes]

see you get it

[@barrettdc1]

I agree. Coming from some random dude who discovered Mishas "bulb" soundclick page. Here we are now, it's truly a work of art what these lads have done since. When I hear people say music is dead, I just have a silent chuckle, cause I know bands like Periphery are out there creating incredible experiences.

[@horizoniki]

You’re shining and it shows

[@ahmedcaballero3383]

Where Spencer says that?

[@GoodCarpet]

@@ahmedcaballero3383 the backing vocals at about 6:05

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Oh that's awesome. Makes sense too because it's a call back to another Mark song. Mark is really shining on this album

[@cyntdestroyer69xd]

@@ahmedcaballero3383 Aside from the backing vocals, as it was already said, it's, obviously, a reference to lyrics from "The Way The News Goes..."

[@tonyi8045]

@@HugoStiglitz88 and it shows

[@BJPriceMusic]

I sit here and listen to those last beautiful 4 or 5 minutes and just reflect and smile. I've been jamming these guys since 2005 and have enjoyed every minute. Thanks Periphery for such a wild ride. Love it.

[@deantalbotdrums]

Just reading these comments, listening to those last ethereal chords and smiling, then read your comment, and smiled again 😃👍🤘. This band is truly something else. Wax Wings! FFS! This stuff is ground breaking, and probably healing, too.

[@TheSer9io]

I've discovered Periphery in 2015 - a guitarist friend of mine told me these guys do djent AND they're Final Fantasy and Nobuo Uematsu music fans, and this fact made me listen to & appreciate them even more.

[@roland7599]

I feel you mate. Remember discovering P1 in 2011 and that album was on every single day for 2 years. Since then every album release is part of a soundtrack for me Very few metal acts come close to this level of songwriting.

[@nicolaigrnnebk2110]

@@roland7599 I agree. Since I found Periphery I feel like other bands albums are a good 1 time listen and then gets bored. Peripherys writing is something else. So much happening from the vocals, the instrumentals to all the small electronic and orchestral sounds. The surprise me everytime and I will never get bored of their music.

[@Hugo-tf6no]

@@TheSer9iocap as fuck

[@heatvision186]

the passion this band has for writing music shines so bright in this song, its unreal

[@nitroflux_o1040]

Its shining and it shows 😇

[@matombler3009]

There are so many nods to Final Fantasy in this it's incredible. This song means a lot to me (I discovered you guys through Misha's FF metal remixes) and I've been lucky enough to interview Uematsu so I've got genuine goosebumps listening to this. What an incredible way to end an album. Here are the nods to Final Fantasy I've noticed! Intro guitar lead is super reminiscent of the FF VII main theme Vocals underneath this section remind me of FF X Hymm of Faith 2:04 vocal melody is the same as the first part (five notes) of FF VII's main theme 2:23 vocal melody is the same as the second part (eight notes) of FF VII's main theme 4:00 sexy guitar pattern reminds me of the music that plays after the victory fanfare in fights for FF VII 6:27 string section + guitars are riffing around the same motif as the FF VII theme

[@him5698]

I will always get goosebumps at 2:04, it's just so powerful.

[@mr.kingdice9127]

4:00 also reminds me of Jenova's Theme a little bit

[@BLCKCSTLS]

I fail to hear the Hymn of the Faith anywhere?

[@matombler8323]

@@BLCKCSTLS remind me of, not sound like it. Think choir section at the beginning is in the same key

[@christianoneal380]

Genius detail W ✌️✌️

[@metosoreru]

Anyone else picking up on the references to The Way the News Goes? It honestly feels like a continuation of that song in a lot of ways. Especially at the end with the return of the “you’re shining and it shows” line. I honestly cried a lil when I first heard this, gorgeous song

[@BruceWayne-bv7fk]

It's amazing that music is magic. New album is awesome! After listening I finally decided to stop live in depression, procrastination, illusions and foolish fears. From early childhood I was a creator, but I was afraid to create and be rejected. But now I understand that my life is only mine, and I have to be myself. Right at this moment, I'm holding the guitar and I'm not afraid anymore. I'm free! Thank you, Periphery!

[@satanicgay666]

This comment made me smile. Music is the most beautiful thing ever, please never leave it! It does not matter if it is playing for oneself, two people or millions, it never loses the beauty that characterizes it. Create, compose, and above all let yourself be carried away by your artistic spirit. All artists have a rare and unique personality and sometimes it is scary to be rejected, but you have to know that you are worth a lot!

[@hunterwalker2504]

I...did Batman write this? Are you giving up the Bat? Gotham needs you! You can't just be Man! .Unless during the day your working on your Batman djent..I'd listen to that 🤣🤷

[@vitorbueno4301]

It's been 10 months. How are you doing now? I wish the best. I feel you.

[@Ahtnagarp]

Amazing man, thanks for sharing

[@martinv.-]

Lyrics: Taking a look Your past is the weight that takes hold of your brain Same as before The shock ripping through It all hits the floor You fear it, so feel it Feel the apparition selling me lies He'll eclipse the beacon holding light A bleeding contradiction We'll never harmonize, you and I The void shall be your way Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Beyond the deathblow we go The past position was wearing me down But this preservation's newly found The contradiction was bleeding me dry You and I will never harmonize Nothing lasts forever, and thank God it doesn't Drifting towards the center of serenity The dark of night has given way, and thank fucking God it did Whether eternally, or just a moment, bask in the light Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Beyond the deathblow we go Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Because it says so, says so Beyond the deathblow we go You fear it, so fear it Nothing lasts forever so you've gotta make it right Drifting towards the center You've gotta remember This is a moment divine A silent wave For just a moment in time, the patterns are aligning Now the climb to bask in the light They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of him that shines like so They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of me that shines like gold The curtain drops closed I don't wanna go Pardon me, the past is over The curtain drops closed I don't wanna go Rest the soul Shine like gold They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of him that shines like gold They know it never mattered what they had known They know, yeah Rest the soul, shine like gold

[@HugoMijangosMedina]

Thanks!

[@jacksonwagner8731]

Listening to the outro of this song for the first time in my car, during the rain, at well past midnight was a visceral experience to say the least

[@Valaran1]

As someone who grew up playing FFVII, this is absolute pure genius. I don't think I've ever had such a massive smile on my face hearing a song for the first time.

[@horizoniki]

I’m not crying. You’re crying

[@anthonyguitar1591]

Men don't cry 😢

[@evanhogan9674]

Anyone else feel like Periphery has given them a reason for living?

[@HugoStiglitz88]

No but this song made me happy to be alive. Mark Holcomb Masterpiece just like Waxed Wings and every thing else he writes (shout out to Pale Aura)

[@randallgudmundson5988]

Me too. Me too..

[@TheJakePoole]

Idk about a reason for living, but they certainly inspired me to get back to work on an album I've been putting off for a few years now.

[@metalernest1]

No 🎉 🎊

[@jerbear97]

help me get back from a rut back in 2014, one of the reasons I started playing guitar again (although I don't and can't play djent)

[@mattsilfen227]

One of the most incredible, beautiful, and unique metal songs ever. I am forever grateful this exists.

[@beachhockey]

Same here man

[@him5698]

What a song to end off on. This is probably my personal favorite song from the album, a nice shout out to uematsu always pleases me, I used to listen to my dad's IPod and he had The Black Mages on there, I played FFVII as well and it still holds now, a timeless classic. This song is everything from beautiful, epic, heavy, and everything you could want from a Periphery song, and even with all this is manages to keep the tone the same. Their best track from this album by far. "Nothing lasts forever, and thank god it doesn't"

[@HugoStiglitz88]

100% agreed. Best song by far. Makes me wanna play ff7 finally with clouds theme being the chorus and all

[@hotindianuncle]

never forget finding my dad's Led Zeppelin CDs and listening to "Achille's Last Stand" & hearing the FF7 battle theme at about 2 mins in

[@iamrichlol]

@@hotindianuncle was that ever confirmed?

[@hotindianuncle]

@@iamrichlol i think he admitted he took 70s prog as inspiration multiple times. dunno if he ever got done for stealing that specific riff tho

[@BlueZirnitra]

What a cool dad

[@seanvidal5826]

This album is brutal, emotional, and flawless... in every way, shape, and form. Spencer hits octaves like no one's business, and the rest of the music is captivating, diverse, and intense, so many twists and turns, and I love it! I found Periphery a little late, around 2017 when I lived in Vegas. They've grown to become one of my top 5 bands. Hearing a lot of P2 similarities in this album, just more advanced. Anyone who can't vibe to this band should hit themselves over the head with a metal chair multiple times to knock some sense into their minds.

[@norkbork]

for real

[@brandonralphs1717]

This song is a sunrise after too dark a night

[@SortofUnpleasant]

The end of this song had me bawling my eyes out like a baby, just like Satellites did in the last album. Thank you for this.

[@derekofalltrades5494]

Glad I'm not the only one! IDK why it invokes some sort of melancholic feeling in me. When he belts "THEY KNOW" for the first time, I have to hold back tears and idk why lol

[@SortofUnpleasant]

@@derekofalltrades5494 The song is about growth, shedding an old you, but accepting what you cannot change about yourself. Keep shinning!!!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Wait, Jake saying suck my balls made you cry? I thought I was the only one...

[@Chelseagrinkittycat]

The ending synths got me. The vibe it gave off to me was like me dissociating with the last and look into the future and I guess I never noticed until I just sat there taking in the sound of the synths until it hit me lol

[@SortofUnpleasant]

@@Chelseagrinkittycat Yep, 7:50 got to my lil metal heart

[@XspunktrunkX]

The little beeps and blips in the slow part at 4:40 then they bring it back with the drums @ 6:45 Crazy and beautiful

[@arkk_drifter]

First time I heard this track, I just sat and wept happy tears at my computer for the entire last 6-7 minutes. Uematsu's music was special to me too, growing up. Periphery was this cool, cutting-edge metal band when I was in high school, but I kept listening to them over the years because of some unspeakable connection that made their music really resonate on some fundamental level. Misha's outspoken love of Nobuo's music over the years, through covers or homages in earlier albums, is certainly part of that connection. It's among his most palpable influences in his contributions to the band. (Well, that and Holdsworth.) As soon as I saw online this one's working title written on the white board at one of your songwriting seshs, I knew it was gonna be a special one. Glad you kept the working title too. :)

[@davydoomz]

When Spencer sang that part at 5:33 I got deep in the feels and then it dropped. No words, wow.

[@chinoman1129]

A few days before the album released, I had a dream that I was listening to this album and one song, that wasn't any of the singles that got released prior, just made me cry and it was in public too. After taking in the album more, I think this was the song in my dream. Despite what the title says, this song feels like a thank you to the fans, both old and new. Thank you so much Periphery. Love you guys

[@thecasiorobinson]

thank you periphery. no amount of words can describe how much this song means to me. it saved my life when i was in a dark place and motivated me to become a better person, that i had so much more to live for. "the curtain drops closed, i don't wanna go, pardon me, the past is over" my god dude. i love you periphery and thank you for being in my life.

[@MikeBelew]

7:20 and out, I can't believe it, man. I'll listen to this when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm working, I can imagine this music behind a scene in a film or a show, it's absolutely breathtaking and I know it's not just me that's feeling it

[@GlRTHBR00KS]

i love periphery, but what a massive over exaggeration lmao. it's a decent, drawn out outro...

[@MikeBelew]

@@GlRTHBR00KS Cool.

[@GlRTHBR00KS]

@@MikeBelew I thought your incredibly corny comment was pretty cool too

[@AECommonThread2137]

​@@MikeBelewq1q

[@Rhysecomate]

I felt it too my dude, you're not imagining things.

[@spongechameleon6940]

So many emotions coming out in this album man. The way they blend smooth & clean with disjointed & heavy is so insanely impressive and expands the area for emotional expression so much. There's bossa nova (dracul gras), straight jazz (wildfire), riffs of video game music (here)... and it's all blended together in a big soup of orchestral film score outros and just downright heavy ripper shit. Periphery has changed my perspective a lot on what music can be. It just feels like there's no limits to what can be done while listening to these tracks.

[@ozarkeusful]

Wait NOBUO UEMATSU?!?! You fucking legends!!

[@hhaste]

Nobuo deez

[@Icember1]

@@hhaste Ligma Uematsu

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Dude listen to the Chorus too, clearly Clouds theme from ff7

[@ozarkeusful]

@@HugoStiglitz88 omg I didn't notice that at first but you're right! It totally is! Nice catch!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

​​@@ozarkeusful credit goes to my friend Brian. Mark said there were ff7 themes in this song so I asked him to listen to this song cuz he's more familiar with ff7 than me

[@xborcx]

That FF7 motif at 3:37 is everything

[@maxalaintwo3578]

I thought the same lol

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Clouds theme

[@pedrohicken3884]

Holy shit. its the beginning of the world map OST

[@voidwalker985]

The notes on the ending piano at 9:35 clearly recall the ending of The Gods Must Be Crazy. I fucking love this band, proud of being a fan since 2010... I grew up with them. What a masterpiece of an album this is!

[@nikitaprosin7347]

I will be first to admit that after the first listen of this album, I wasn't as impressed as I wished to be, especially after being blown away by how good Hail Stan was. But that album took several listens to appreciate. And here we are again, after several listens, I realize how genius this album is and my hat is off to this band for making three classics in a row( P. III being not as epic as these two, imo) but almost no band is able to create 3 classic albums in their careers, let alone on a row! And while everyone is amazing, I can't believe how good Spencer is. Singers make or break good bands. And he is so gifted not only at singing at crazy high and low registers, plus screaming, but he can created very catchy and memorable vocals in a very much a prog leaning metal band. You guys are amazing and just like fine wine, as you all grow, u will keep making just as good and better material, if better is even possible. Just like Avenged Sevenfold- they keep growing and growing. So Periphery, you are one of the leading bands in today's/tomorrow metal.

[@nerdypatty3309]

I've loved Nobuo's music since I was little this song has sent me into a pure state of elation. Fucking well done guys.

[@ThyHarvesting]

Periphery yet again, proving they're one of the biggest legends in "Djent" history 👏 dem Proggy SquareSoftcore riffs go hard 🔥

[@blots2317]

i rarely listen to this composition because it makes me cry every god damn time. extremely well written, paced and filled with tons of EVERYTHING. bravo. Periphery. you guys are my favourite band forever.

[@wangcoffee]

Wow! I am glad I'm not the only one that had some emotional responses to this tune! I see lots of FF7 fans mentioning being brought to tears...I have never played any Final Fantasy game in my life, yet I was still moved to tears with this epic tune. These gentlemen are ultra gifted

[@jrsouthworth_]

Periphery really knows how to end an album.

[@Jacev_]

If you told me 10 years ago that my fav band would continue to release bangers, I would have never believed you. And yet here I stand corrected. This song is pure bliss for me. And for the stage of my life I'm at now, it's more powerful and meaningful to me than if it were released 10 years ago. Thank you guys for continuing to make life worthwhile for me. Always and forever since the Bulb days.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

I'd believe it. Tools been putting out bangers for 30 years now. Not a single bad album in sight

[@Jacev_]

​​@@HugoStiglitz88 Certainly not for lack of quality. Most of my fav bands growing up tend to move on with other projects or their lives and I dunno, just didn't know if Periphery were going to be one of those bands or not. Glad they're still around and in full force. I'll admit my initial comment was worded poorly. Too caught up in the wave of the music atm 😂

[@HugoStiglitz88]

​@@Jacev_ nah man it's fair comment. A lot of bands change over time and often for the worse. It's hard to crank out bangers for even 5 years let alone 10 or 20 I just would think it's less likely, but not impossible.

[@Jacev_]

@@HugoStiglitz88 Absolutely. You see it time and time again so to see Periphery remain consistent with their quality is an absolute treat. Mind you, sometimes it doesn't bother me if a band has a change of direction that I don't necessarily agree with or even like (eg Linkin Park). At least they were still able to make music that will remain a permanent fixture in my playlist. Just that when Periphery releases new music, I'm always excited when that happens.

[@poltergeist____]

i know its meant to be a compliment but what a weird thing to say haha, it sounds like not having faith in them, 10 years is not that much for a band, i wouldnt have a doubt if anyone told me that.

[@GtoZZZ]

It's 1999. The 10 years old me is lost in the world map of ff7 for the first time. I barely understand a word in English but I finally made it out Midgar after ages. I'm amazed. Speechless. And I keep on questioning me what impact this music will have 20 years from now. Here we are

[@krownedkhaos4281]

Currently playing on loop while at work

[@jeromecaldwell7152]

This is a moment divine... boy I'll say.. what a masterpiece

[@martinmorales3195]

This one genuinely made me shed a tear.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

The quiet part almost got me. Tears of joy tho

[@martinblanchotdrums3194]

This is my favourite Periphery song ever. They have never been this good. What a song.

[@platetechfonics7006]

Thanks Periphery

[@peytonpepper12]

The most beautiful song on the album. Hands down

[@beachhockey]

Agreed, amazing tune

[@Coastfog]

That outro plays the weirdest stuff on my feelings. ❤

[@evilhamsterzz]

ngl this song feels like a good bye. dont leave me periphery

[@opethvarium418]

If I tried screaming along to the lyrics at the end, I'd lose it. Those lyrics hit fucking hard. Love this album so much

[@3equals1plus2]

Great song, lyrics, and feeling to it. When scrolling through the video, the preview looks like a washing machine.

[@pablo-arteaga]

And, I've finally reached the end. This album was beautiful, from the brutal djent, the jazzy guitar playing, and the etheral synths. I applaud it both for it's variety and the sheer greatness of the music. It's gonna be hard to pick a favorite track.

[@EricGonzalo]

Echoing the same here brother, agree with you 10000%

[@RzSnR]

I can't seem to choose a favourite song. Each new time I listen to each song on this album, they become more and more of a masterpiece composition.

[@DeadBread.]

Same, I was addicted to Dracul Gras for the longest time, then I decided to listen to this one, and its been the only thing I've been thinking about

[@ericpeterson7512]

Wow! I'm just discovering Periphery and wow! As a lifelong Yes fan, this two song ending of Dracul Gras into Thanks Nobuo feels a bit like their dark Close to the Edge. Which is to say a side-long epic of transitions between movements, each more rocking and amazing than the last. This is gonna take multiple listens to assimilate, but on first listen it feels like their magnum opus. My new favorite band. If this is the current state of the evolution of prog from Yes and King Crimson, I'm all in. Love it!

[@snap2740]

I've just riding my motorcycle on the way home and try to listen some new periphery songs and this outro man. Who said im in tears ?!🥲

[@knightartorias7043]

This album is not only my favorite of the year but probably of the last couple years too. Thank you for reminding me just how much I love and cherish music, especially metal and all it's beautiful intricacies. You've shot up to my top 3 favorite bands of all time in the span of less than a year as I browsed through your discography. Thank you all for making me smile and reminding me just how amazing music is. Most of all; Thanks, Nobuo.

[@kayleighmarieedwards8965]

I've listened to this nonstop. It makes me feel so happy and nostalgic. I can see myself flying around in the Highwind, and also it makes me want to hug Nobuo for the years of magic. Final Fantasy just isn't Final Fantasy without him.

[@SomeRandomDude27]

As far as album enders go, which obviously these lads know how to end an album, this I think is my new favorite. It just hits on a different level for me.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

You forgot about Racecar. This is on of my favorites but Racecar is the GOAT of Periphery album enders which says a lot because Stranger Things also is one The greatest ever is Third Eye by Tool IMO

[@SomeRandomDude27]

@@HugoStiglitz88 You ain’t wrong, Third Eye is a masterpiece. Racecar is too! I also really like Stranger Things, probably a top 5 Periphery song for me honestly.

[@julianluna8688]

1. Thanks Nobuo 2. Lune 3. Satellites 4. Racecar 5. Stranger Things 6. Masamune *As far as album enders go IMO

[@drummerdude6670]

Spencer/Periphery have written a lot of amazing, intricately-layered harmonies over the years. 0:49 might be my favorite. Gorgeous. They know how to close an album.

[@pocouturier]

out fucking standing

[@WilliamHennessey]

🤝

[@chrispearce6793]

Just wanted to say thank you for this album. Sincerely, thank you.

[@tuckerLoftus]

“The curtain drops closed I don’t wanna go Pardon me, but the past is over The curtain drops closed I don’t wanna go Rest the soul Shine like gold”

[@juliencrtx4790]

When a band's music is literally so good that it changes your life.

[@benjaminpalmer8964]

The final fantasy 7 main theme was played at my best friend's funeral who was also my best man when I was married, he took his own life before this song was released, he loved periphery, he also loved playing piano and would play this song constantly so i feel like it's the universe trying to say something. He would of loved this.

[@Metal-4-Life]

This has become one of my favorite tracks off the new album. There is a lot of depth and emotion in this. 6:44 is beautiful.

[@MattMcCarthy]

This band just leveled up once again...

[@medavi081]

My favorite band is STILL my favorite band. The thing about Periphery is they take me there…there are literally moments during their songs where I just close my eyes and spread my arms like wings because it hits me that right 💙💙💙

[@raviolimaster]

If this song don’t move you, or touch you, in some type of way. Then you aren’t listening. Existentialism is real, and life is fragile. Death is the most real thing that ever existed, so don’t let life just pass you by… ❤

[@FilippoRosati]

WE'RE SHINING AND IT SHOOOOOOOWS!

[@OLV_Music]

Final Fantasy (especially FF7) was the biggest bonding experience between my twin, myself and our dad when we were younger - this song gave me such happy-tear flashbacks; helped me remember moments like that is why I love my family so much. A strong take, but a relevant one given that this song helped magnify the emotions. Thanks Periphery boiz.

[@horizoniki]

The way the news goes

[@lolodrum3013]

What a transcending song! The ending harmonizes perfectly with the beginning of Haken's The Mountain.. for those who cannot wait until July 🤘 Please keep making the music that you enjoy, it's such a bliss each time.

[@floralfire]

This has to be my favorite song on the album. Spencer’s vocals are front and center and really stole the show. I love me some happy and melodic vocals/guitars. Happy Djent if you will 🤭

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Mark is the king of happy metal

[@clunt2548]

This feels like a p2 track, haven’t felt this way listening to a Periphery track in a while. Mrak is a riff god. This and Wax Wings are amazing.

[@roland7599]

​@@clunt2548 was thinking the same thing. It has a hint of mile zero to it. Not much but just a touch

[@blotsmusic]

one of hte best tracks Periphery have ever released. love it with all of my heart

[@SingSkateScream]

Teared up on this one! Really can’t put into words how this music has helped over the years! Wow!

[@metalsage5135]

This song has grown on me so much now. I was hoping for a heavy album since the first 3 singles were and was meh at first with this song but it is my absolute FAVORITE now. Holy shit how did I not notice how great this song is. Especially the part after the orchestral break holy SHIT that was epic. This is gonna be the song that I will always keep in my back pocket if I ever need to be uplifted.

[@KasbashPlays]

6:08 - Put on proper headphones and noticed a certain callback to P III. Nicely done gentlemen. This is growing to be my favourite song off of the album.

[@8EternalDreamer8]

Спасибо за альбом.Спасибо за труд.Новому поколению стоит его послушать.Одобряем

[@kylemiller4999]

Я форм Америка мои россии́ сука

[@kylemiller4999]

Я три

[@divinefallfromgrace]

My my, one of the best modern Metal/Metal-Fusion bands giving a nod to Video Game Music God?!? Sure, just twist my arm further! 😁 Love the Claudio Sanchez-esque vocal touches; and could you imagine Periphery touring with The Black Mages?!?!? 🤯🥳

[@ryannachtrab]

The guitar dorks aren't gonna like this...but Spencer stole the show here. His range is absolutely insane and I'm sure we can all agree he's a universe tier talent

[@pongmagick7256]

I'm not sure what it is but Spencers vocals throughout this whole album give such a foxy shazam feel at parts. Absolutely phenomenal album

[@carlmarker9257]

i really love you guys so much

[@xhighalert]

I loved this when I listened last night. Then I read the lyrics while listening and had a full on panic attack. Hands were numb for almost an hour. It was beautiful. The talk of basking - P4 Reptile The shining and it shows - P3 Way the news goes Just before talking about how it "doesnt matter" the song plays in reverse. Like you're passing and life flashes before you. You "dont want to go" but the curtain closes. Then 3 minutes of just sheer bliss, constant chills. Slowly settling in to rest. Periphery are so god damn good at taking the worst parts of life and making them beautiful. Tearing up all over again.

[@wb72078]

This is easily by far the best song of this decade. I get goosebumps every single time it’s played even on repeat. There have also been multiple mornings I’ve woken up with this song playing in my mind. You guys have truly made something special with this song and album.

[@julianluna8688]

No doubt brother

[@MooMoo-sl2th]

I don't know how we do it but Nobuo needs to hear this song so he knows how appreciated and loved his legacy is.

[@brentjackson5185]

Just finished my first listen-through. What an album. All over the place, as expected, and worth every damn moment. The outro just made me smile to myself for about 10 minutes straight. Thank you, Periphery.

[@myklelara]

Thanks Periphery.

[@norkbork]

exactly

[@friderikosj]

Thanks Nobuo, and Thanks Periphery for yet another amazing album! Every time I listen to new music from you guys is like I'm finding my favorite band all over again. Each album is so different but also so consistently amazing!

[@already_dreamed]

i love when guys just make most listenable bangers out there and not try to just sound heavy. theese compositions are timeless

[@gub4941]

6:27 the strings are playing fucking muramasa

[@nitroflux_o1040]

If that was intentional...

[@gub4941]

@@nitroflux_o1040 it is, they love referencing their past works

[@lucasmedina5149]

I love how they put all these easter eggs in their songs, the "You're shining and it shows" of The way the news goes, or the FF VII's references, this band is an unique and beautiful experience 🖤💓🖤

[@JD_13]

Listened to you guys since P1, and only just played the FF7 remake. What a journey, lads. Every single album. Well done.

[@P34V3Y7]

I've decided that this is the best band to ever exist

[@Jesperadoo]

6:00 These vocals are insane!

[@nitroflux_o1040]

You can hear it in his voice, Spencer is giving it his all for that final section! Its so powerful

[@mattblack3813]

Especially the way he hits “the way he shines like gold”. Like he’s actually shredding the word into bits with his voice, it’s insane

[@michael_shp]

This album is a Masterpiece! So cohesive and alive. Well worth the wait!

[@yevhenzhukov4268]

That breakdown after the 6th minute... Spencer really nailed it. So amazed for the energy you put inside your music, guys!

[@laboinagaming]

As an Uematsu fan/Final fantasy fan and a Periphery fan this song is mega amazing sensory overload. An amazing tribute to one of the greatest composers of our era.

[@AllOutOfEnemies1]

That nostalgic tune throughout the whole song 🥲

[@fredmeister5607]

This reminded me why I love Mark Holcomb's playing so much. Of course it's not just him, the whole band is amazing but that first chorus riff is soo good