Plini - Cascade (Audio)

[@JDVMusic]

I just realized that 4:57-5:27 is the main melody of Handmade Cities (the song) thrown in right at the end in a different key along with the Cascade melody tacked on to the end of the phrase to bring the album full circle. Fucking brilliant.

[@failovrgs]

this is also played in "Here We Are, Again" at the very end. Also, in "Selenium Forest", "The End of Everything" (the song) and "Paper Moon" ,he does this again, but with a different melody. Truly a genius

[@salt3613]

its his motif lol

[@dztronic1616]

Thanks for the insight, indeed handmade cities is like a mash up for many melodies of the album. It's like a trailer for the album.

[@cameronbastien4256]

You sir, have revolutionized prog.

[@1SSJA]

Intervals is another amazing prog composer.

[@VHDT10]

@@1SSJA that is correct. I like them best without the singer

[@666thedevilsnumber]

If plini’s music isn’t playing at my funeral, I ain’t dying

[@eidetecker]

From 03:58 on begins one of the most perfect compositional orchestrations I've ever had the pleasure to experience. You think that theme play couldn't get any better and then, just shortly thereafter at 04:13 that chunk-chunk-chunk bliss begins ... My frickin' skin gooses every single time I hear it.

[@jackmaguire1158]

I’ve heard this today for the first time. I emphatically agree. First four minutes are incredible, you don’t even need it to get any better and you can’t even conceive of how it could be…then your serotonin system is hit with a nuclear bomb and you’re launched into outer space and brought face to face with the one transcendental unifying spiritual entity who dispels all fear and doubt from your soul in an instant and breathes a new life of bravery and love into you

[@somedudelul1951]

chunk chunk bliss is the best description I've ever heard for a piece of a song. It just makes so much sense.

[@yoshitakahizu]

Perfectly described! I couldn't agree more

[@davidamrachow]

Wait till you hear 05:11 🎉

[@daudramaydrums]

Dude that part from 0:00 to 6:00 is incredible!!

[@brandonreyes9638]

Daud Ramay 😂😂😂

[@marcjohnson5148]

That's what I thinking

[@SuperLinkdark]

That's truth 😂

[@snowyfrog7727]

epic

[@FernandoGarcia-tl4sd]

In fact only 4:42 - 6:00

[@foxxrider250r]

Amazing music. Cant help but give that drummer credit too. Man he kills it too

[@PorkchopSandviches]

Troy Wright is amazing haha

[@dingus4260]

Saw Plini live last week and they played this. Fucking ✨MAGICAL✨ It was so surreal listening to this song and many others online for years and finally seeing the boys play it live was a completely amazing experience and I definitely recommend anyone who can see Plini live, fucking do it.

[@patrikh9432]

Saw them in Helsinki last year! Magical.

[@joewilson1164]

I just saw them on Halloween and this was the encore song, it was soooo good!!

[@loicleflour8334]

Yeah I saw him in Lyon. There is something magical to them playing this with studio-like accuracy live. Like yeah this guy plays music a bit...

[@ZeGuyFly]

The use of silence in this song is FANTASTIC 0:52 1:39

[@florentinandrei5626]

This is like the best thing I've ever heard in my life. And I've listened to so much music. I was looking forward to this album but this track just exceeded my expectations, which is something that rarely happens these days with anything. I just can't believe it. It's absolutely perfect. I really, really feel this. Thank you so much. I am a new man. Thanks Plini.

[@Jmusicguitar]

Florentin Andrei thats the way i feel as well, something about this song is so rich, hard to find these days!

[@jackmaguire1158]

Heard this for the first time today. I’m a drummer and I’ve spent my life listening to everything from Bach to Brahms to Sonny Rollins to James Brown to Holdsworth to Tool to Meshuggah to Animals as Leaders…and this is just spellbinding. It kept getting better and better, I didn’t think it could possibly get any better…then when the last two minutes hit a cold shiver was induced and my jaw dropped and I just gazed up at the sky in awe and amazement

[@lucasvarela9632]

@@jackmaguire1158 welcome to the club. I think he peaked this album, but that’s for you to decide

[@VilleMetsola]

This is one of the best instrumental songs I've heard in a long time. I can't get enough of it.

[@nasanasa3415]

Ww4

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

Plini’s music touches the deepest part of my soul. And when the inevitable time comes this is the last thing I want to hear as I take my last breath upon this beautiful good earth.

[@GuzikPL4]

It's been 8 years already... I never told this to anybody, but this album cover captures something i cannot express. Something about going through a illustrated book as a 7 yo kid, late at night with only lamp light. It's hard to describe, because it's there, at the bootom of my mind.

[@jessemusa9549]

its scratching parts of my brain again.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

As a home brewer, Cascade is one of my favorite hops. I am naming my next brew "Plini" no matter what it turns out to be.

[@tehshreds]

Share the love bro!

[@nimalcibus]

Plini the elder clone, if you like double ipas 😃

[@JustGresh]

Plini the elder. Mmmm.

[@R3animation911]

Plini the Pilsner

[@link3693]

Alf Torp I’ll buy and pay for shipping.

[@alexlange5826]

Plini's solos build like no other. His compositions are amazing

[@getwooked3970]

Just think for a moment. Out of all the planets in the universe, all the time periods, somehow, we’ve all ended up in this one, able to experience this music fresh and brand new

[@rahulsubramanian86]

That INSANE HEAD-BANGING feel from 4:43 till the end of eternity... Why did the song have to end??? Such deep melody and them feels... PLINI, yer' a GOD!!

[@skylerdavis3238]

This song helped me beat dark souls 3

[@mattmills7676]

Base game or DLC's also? Lol

[@metallicallaro]

Imagine playing this while crossing the bridge to Irithyll

[@soumyadeepborthakur3070]

Now beat Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice with Pan from Impulse Voices.

[@iraklitogonidze15]

I played sekiro with prog metal, this, math rock and other Plini songs. Helped a lot.

[@sWeEt-BiPpY]

✊️

[@gratefulhead1144]

This is absolute perfection. The precision required to do this.... The godlike composition it took to write it... I think this is the most impressive musicianship I've ever heard. The sounds blend and run with each other in harmonies I've never thought about before.

[@skypunchingcow]

This just sets you on the perfect mood for anything

[@dylancondy2637]

I don't know what it is, but Plini is the master of building a theme around a melody in the beginning of the album and just evolving it throughout the album until it comes to a head towards the end in some extremely powerful and moving moments such as at 4:56 Nobody does it better, and I think it makes for exceptional album writing that makes all of the songs in an album make sense as a collection rather than some artist that try to write a bunch of cool songs and then throw them on an album without any real reasoning or sense as to why those songs would go together.

[@PlateauDweller-gf4pw]

This song was what made me fall completely in love with Plini

[@Ninouschka]

I often get memories when I listen to music (nothing new) and the memories bound to this song are the days when you released the album and how this track moved me. Cascade has been the only track which reminds me listening to the song itself for the first times. You're a magician Plini ♥

[@Cripsy85]

The part starting at 4:43 is simply epic.

[@jacomireille]

Two weeks ago I discovered this song.....and from that moment I 'm listening it every day.....pure magic! How did I miss this in 2016?

[@theironrhino110]

Same bro. Came here from a rabbit hole of music recommendations.

[@DigitalLoom]

Omg 3:16 TO 3:46 IS just so melodic, that was some tasty phrasing man!!

[@TheBfutgreg]

Wow, Steve Vai himself is giving props

[@ShubhamGoyal07]

Yeah Steve sent me here

[@METALDANNY420]

Same here.

[@joshuajones4849]

TheBfutgreg I mean this is basically is Steve Vai went djent lol

[@LooseGooze]

who is steve vai

[@arikdenning7195]

oh my...my, my, my...

[@Ninouschka]

I feel so lucky to listen to Plini's music. So damn lucky.

[@Obradoom]

This is my favorite thing of the album. Heck man, the whole album is phenomenal :D Plini, Troy, Simon, Ermin and Alex thank you guys so much for the amazing music and art. Keep up the good work :)

[@MechanicalRabbits]

When Steve Vai personally recomends something, you know it's going to be good

[@WeWantYouToStay]

Abel Bou Mayor gas where did he recommend this?

[@JakobStrand]

Plini was praised on Vai´s Facebook-page 26th of november 2016.

[@jugo6987]

Who could blame him, this is so good

[@juanmarathon9445]

I'm waiting for Plini to recommend something by Steve Vai...

[@obnoxious2909]

@@juanmarathon9445 Considering Plini was at Vai Academy this year, I'm sure he'd recommend anything by Vai lol

[@kaishassen9513]

Every now and then I come here to listen to this master piece, every time it makes even more sense, it's just incredible, the arrangement behind the solo parts is sometimes even better than the solo itself, the mix played a huge role in giving this piece the space it deserves, I just love every aspect of it!!

[@Progrocksnob]

the rhythm part of 3:00 to 3:15 is absolutely sensational!

[@NikkElektrik]

*When Plini tries to djent and accidentally does it better than everybody else.*

[@thegeektarist6239]

Randall Jewell Periphery too.

[@joshmiller251]

Randall Jewell Djent is an onomatopoeic word; it's a certain sound you get in progressive metal and modern metal by dialing in a particular kind of distorted tone that is tight and not too saturated with ringing gain like classic metal guitar tones or classic rock tones; often played on guitars with extra strings (7, 8, 9), which are tuned down to get really low notes to sound thick and intense.

[@SkyBleach12324]

they write different types of prog dude if wants to write like plini he can its just not his type xD

[@NadriJanchek]

Except this isn''t djent.

[@ZwanAliquando]

@@joshmiller251 You wrote "thickass palm mute" wrong

[@JoshuaDuChene]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this album since I first heard it over a month ago. From the variety of styles represented, to the fullness and diversity of texturing and layering, to the cycling polyrhythms and their integration into varying time signatures, to the memorable and emotive melodies, to the clever use of motifs that help build the album into an experience, I can't remember a time in recent past when a single album has fulfilled so many of my listening needs. Thank you, Plini. This is truly a masterpiece.

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

Plini's sophistication with Troy's drums sounds good to me.

[@aiyka_music]

Never heard such an exciting rhythm guitar line !

[@andersonbush1130]

From the first moment I heard this album, I knew I was in love.

[@corky1256]

This song is Plini's magnum opus. Nothing short of perfection.

[@musicdev]

Yes.

[@the_supern0va238]

I still think that honor goes to Selenium Forest but this is pretty damn close too.

[@Aaronmac404]

This track is fucking incredible; hell, who am I kidding? This entire album kicks total ass. Plini, you have yet to put out a song that doesn't shake the foundations of my music loving mind. Keep doing what you do, man. You do it too fucking well.

[@augustograssi1284]

3:00 - 3:08 omg this is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathanraphael5685]

plini man.. this after electric sunrise has to be the best song in the album. haven't shed a tear to music in a long time. and this has floored me. keep em coming you Messiah

[@sovitmaharjan6177]

5:12 goosebumps

[@gabrielfrison]

Plini, if you ever read this, I want to let you know this song blew my mind in such a way that has changed the way I see and write music from now on. I wanna thank you for such a masterpiece, each part of this song is literally insane. Thank you!

[@tizianomammana]

I love this song. I saw this guy live in Vancouver and they'are still in my head. Make me dream! Amazing concert!

[@runthemachine]

Possibly the finest, most beautiful piece of music I've heard in 2016. Oh, and so much shout out to T-Mac from about 4:00 on. Sweet af.

[@roneidealmeidaaragao2438]

Discovered this guy and animals as leaders yesterday. In awe, instant fan!

[@sab1894]

Listening to this for the millionth time and the anticipation for what is to follow building up never fails to make me an excited little child jumping up and down

[@inyourfaceguitar5454]

WOW! Plini is truly blessed with amazing talents as a guitarist and composer.

[@thomasoring]

Plini is such a gift. My favourite guitarist FOR SURE.

[@lukashosza6871]

I was never too keen on Plini, but I just gave this full record a spin for the first time and I gotta admit that this record is brilliant.

[@AutumnElegy]

Album favorite, SO GOOD

[@fleshpitdm]

fa sho

[@nablaphysics]

It's you!!

[@nablaphysics]

+Autumn Elegy you're streams are chill

[@johndickey1715]

Autumn Elegy bruh your rs video are just as good aye haha

[@jugo6987]

This is irrelevant but I am the 69th like

[@martinelosudietz6795]

I think each one of Plini's songs are the best song in this world

[@marcelaubut176]

Plini's phrasing is amazing / a breath of fresh air

[@furyrush8995]

This is the greatest thing I've ever heard man.

[@janbuyck1]

So glad nowadays they still make unpredictable music …

[@josephkaminsky5866]

2:48 Shine On You Crazy Diamond

[@ando7551]

Most likely intentional. That's a one-of-a-kind lick

[@labermichnichtzu8003]

Hits like a supernova every time.

[@lynchthompson]

what a reference

[@ecolebatterietamamanosque755]

Quelle belle musque inspirée, intelligente, magnifique! Merci Plini, je suis fan

[@H.cramos]

You go so many places in your harmony

[@charrboi]

This song clearly shows why plini is the greatest djent band ever. They are all so talented and djenty!!!!!!!

[@YuriSoul2222]

Plini's consciousness - straight from the heavens.

[@Zellocka]

I just discovered this band and I have to say, I missed something so good this whole time...

[@yannimohamed2349]

Fuck me! Never have I been so impressed by instrumental tech metal this much before. This is just brilliant. It takes me on a journey of never ending musical ingenuity. SO FUCKIN GOOD! Plini, this is the best instru-metal record I've heard in ages. Bravo!!

[@julien2231]

Does not sound metal to me. Sounds like a typical vai song. Which is only a good thing. Maybe at the end with the fast pedal it sounds metal.

[@ayie583]

@@julien2231 Metal has variety of sound on a different sub-genre. If you think metal just sound fast, full of random scream and blast beat, you need to get out from the cave you in.

[@julien2231]

@@ayie583 if you assume what people think, without asking them, you need to go out of your cave more. See? Anyway. This is awesome music but its not metal and certainly not djent.

[@lucianoscelza8198]

Handmade Cities is genius. Whatever you are doing, it's amazing. Keep developing your style, PLEASE.

[@baconair]

The harmony at 5:17 is just breathtaking.

[@holycrusader7287]

Ok people...let'S AGREE that it's one of plinis best song

[@patrikh9432]

Yep, Cascade was a favorite for a long time, but right now for me it's the following: Atlas Cascade Pan The Red Fox

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

Buying my tickets to see plini intervals and animals as leaders in December. Can't wait

[@jzdotexe]

Steve Vai posted about you. You win dude.

[@guilhermetonon7267]

won*

[@jaysondevine1474]

Wait, for real!? Jeez - you know you've made it when:

[@DisturbedShad0w]

Just listened to the whole album through. This is definitely the best song on here! This whole album is amazing though. AOTY for sure.

[@isaacramire3]

Never heard of these guys until I saw they will be on tour with animals as leaders in December. So looking forward to hearing more epicness from plini

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

Such an ethereal and lush soundscape Plini, Nice!

[@Eaon69]

3:49 to 4:00 that riff is amazing holy hell

[@mellamoignacio]

this is so incredible... thanks Plini

Best Plini song ever

[@UnmaskArt]

Oh god Yes! Sweet buttery baby jesus.

[@categorille8330]

sounds like something Jacksepticeye would say

[@feelinWillieCish]

Ka$cade

[@ashvindpoonith3913]

Animals as leaders 😝😝

[@kalebdeckard4291]

Ca$cade 😏

[@zzzzzz69]

Animal$ a$ Leader$

[@chriscervantes2313]

+Kaleb Deckard imagine

[@SuperLucasRay]

lmaooo u right

[@MirkoFustinoni]

4:57 dat Handmade Cities reference gave me goosebumps

[@metterbing]

The same riff appeared on End of Everything and Papermoon before 😉 so much self-referencing here 👍

[@Triplewave4]

Absolutely amazing track. So glad music like this exists.

[@ShiivaWilding]

This is bordering on soundtrack epic... more, more, more!

[@RosstaFloss]

Thank you Plini. Was absolutely blown away by the amount of talent in this song.. Put up a reaction video for it and had no idea what to expect. I was absolutely blown away

[@ChrisPirotte]

Handmade cities is mindblowing, every song is so catchy, this is really impressive songwriting and execution, feel so uplifted with this album..

[@Tetfima]

Saw this live in St.Pete and they're just as good live! This band is fucking awesome and I'm totally in love!

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

4:28 how addictive is this bass solo (if that's what it is? I can never quite tell)

[@bearmarkettradeideas]

Oh yeah THATS the bass

[@lukasschreckenbach1399]

These guys are definitely evolutionizing a new way of music

[@Dorito_Dust]

This album is goddamn euphoric. CANT STOP LISTENING

[@joshb4230]

Best of Plini right here!

[@freyrfreyrfreyr8001]

The mastering of this song is amazing...

[@annoyniket]

I love your music. keep on surprising us!!! with your energetic music. 🤘

[@bimonsolivar8898]

3:00 The best part in any song ever!

[@CartoonTheory]

woooooaaa This Is P U R E L O V E

[@Manfred987]

Awesome hybrid, awesome tunes. The whole album is a revolution

[@Feder066]

This is unique, Plini is definitively the best i've heard in a while, I need this album physically!

[@AustinSwisher]

Damn Plini, this is probably the tenth time I've come back to listen to this track(as I ordered a physical with the shirt so I'm just waiting for it rn :D), it's a downright gorgeous piece, like that section starting at 3:16 so jazzy and just like damn, this good. And then that melody at 3:51 that leads into the outro just brings me to tears man, excellent work on this album. Can't wait to see you live in November!

[@pyrodoge1259]

I see a lot of people here commenting about Steve Vai etc. Even with myself as a guitarist, Vai's music never really touched me and Plini's does (a lot). Not saying anything negative here about Grand Master Vai, but can anyone maybe recommend some stuff from Vai that might interest me, like how Progressive Metal fusion from Plini and many others does. Also, Plini my man.. much love

[@meesvanlierop9942]

PyroDoge I know you were asking for Steve Vai’s material, but in case you haven’t heard of Owane’s album ‘yeah whatever’ go and give it a shot :)

[@guilhermetonon7267]

"whishiping a prayer" live at astoria. Some of rock songs of him for me are awesome. Theres others but i dont know if youll listen

[@Beyond-Antares]

I was the same, it took me decades to get into vai. I'd start with Real Illusions: Reflections. Start with songs like 'Building the Church', k'm pee du wee and dying to live.

[@popsriley1211]

I Love this. Layered soundscapes that are sourced from alien atmospheres (sorry..my only way of describing them ) with all the Beautiful melodic, jazz/metal leads that define modes unknown to mortals. Awesome !!!

[@CalicoRelic]

doctor: you have 6 minutes to live *puts this on*

[@aleksiguitar]

That main riff and the ending solo

[@HighDefBNG]

Reminds me of SikTh without the onslaught. As a very long time fan of SikTh I am always happy to hear similar work. Bravo!

[@Anacarlux]

never never never disappoints!!!!!!

[@fmhqbattousai]

I found this because of Steve Vai. I am not disappointed. In fact - there are quite a few things in here that remind me a lot of some of Steve's "Passion & Warfare" stuff.

[@kleven707]

NinjaGamer_I hear a little Al DiMeola ,and Tony McAlpine with Vai influence eh?

[@jaggercontreras9270]

One of my favorite guitar player ...

[@sebhuh3010]

This song is just pure perfection