Plini - Handmade Cities (Audio)

[@cerulean1602]

Sooo happy Doja Cat's EMA performance somehow introduced me to Plini's beautiful sound.

[@imrolimra]

Welcome to Pliniverse.

[@chadmarx7718]

Welcome to the best Prog metal Instrumental composer out there

[@floraryjuly]

Same!!!

[@Treyvlog]

Same

[@GVCJarrett]

@Sparky Z 2:50 in Dojas song, 3:27 in this song

[@RaffaeleSansone]

To be honest more people are going to look into Plini after the Doja Cat performance, that's prog metal being put right in the spotlight which doesn't happen often if at all.

[@chadmarx7718]

Yes. I was never even angry that they used it. I was angry that they did not even ask plini's permission. Now that it has million views and much criticism THEN they actually start trying to right the wrong. Well better late than never

[@eVoxlilbigslash]

@@chadmarx7718 this song has more views than the Doja cat song, also they’re both different enough for them not to involve plini the arranger gave him credit and said he meant for it to sound like plini they already gave him credit for that part and plini wasn’t the only one that inspired the arrangement that doja did

[@RaffaeleSansone]

@@eVoxlilbigslash dude i hope you realize that a million views in 4 years is completely different from a million views in 2 days and a half. With that being said I think I agree that the "stolen bit" was way too short compared to the full song to even ask for permission. Artists quote other artists they like all the time, the real problem was that after being called out and admitting he took the riff idea from Plini, he doubled down and mocked him with another post. So not a professional behavior at all

[@bennymountain1]

So you be saying, he got paid in exposure?

[@RaffaeleSansone]

@@bennymountain1 ahaha it happens at all levels right? At least this is some "real" exposure so to speak.

[@wickeywaanzla3015]

3:09 has kept me coming back for years. I get the vibe of a "successful crash landing"

[@taylorheinzen228]

3:28. My goodness. So many musical things happening at that moment. The driving half time in 4, the tone, a tasteful bass drop, the rhythm guitar magic, but frick this dude places his themes in THE BEST places. The man is a melodic and motif genius.

[@lkwalden7]

I JUST realized he uses the same melody at the end as he does in the somber solo earlier on. But the second time around it's totally triumphant. Been listening for years now.

[@davidstoleson792]

dude.

[@WatchMeBreathe]

you have officially identified THEGOODPART

[@alexwr]

And the subtle bass drop as well when it hits!

[@jon.yama-otoko]

@@alexwr THIS！Have you tried listening to that part with a decent pair of headphones? It's epic!

[@ChewbaccaFetus]

That bass tone changed me forever.

[@erwark]

They played this live the other night. The bass sounded just as good in the room. :D So good!

[@ChewbaccaFetus]

I'm extremely jealous. I've yet to see plini live One day!

[@drums4life3]

The amount of groove in this song makes me so happy. Troy Wright is a great addition to your music Plini. Absolutely beautiful

[@Evan-fi4lj]

What about Simon Groove on the bass?

[@ABEBROCKS]

He already played on The End of Everything

[@HXCPolarbear]

That was Marco Minnemann ^^^^

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

He is talking about the bass player.....

[@blueskythinking4745]

Kevin Wade did Troy record live drums or is he just the touring drummer for plini?

[@Evan-fi4lj]

That main lead part is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@Quazi-Moto]

This is the 2nd song I've heard by Plini as I only just discovered him a few minutes ago. I gotta say this is effin' sublime. I've been missing out.

[@NextGenesis88]

Same. Fucking A.

[@ivanterrible2689]

Literally same

[@jaystephens2759]

Listen to Sunhead if you haven't yet brother

[@diehardorlive1]

I literally had tears rolling down my eyes at 3:28. Such a powerful part of the song.

[@chrisluyk]

Exactly. After first couple listens it's the most goosebumps moment.

[@g_bla]

I absolutely agree.

[@ColmanNahuel]

Yeah dude, its incredible epic!. I have a question, which program/instrument/ can i do that shit?

[@djazzfunk3972]

I'm assuming your talking about the sharp transition right before the hook reprise? Guitar. Looking at Plini's tabs (on sheethappens), its a couple dead strums and then hitting a natural harmonic like your life depends on it.

[@Ilovepieandchips]

Bro this part hits me so hard eh, its gorgeous.

[@SterlingVelazquez]

For anyone looking for the similarities with Doja Cat's live rock performance of "Say So", go to 2:50 in Doja Cat's video and listen to the underlying guitar riff (not the lead guitar in the solo). Then go to 3:27 in this video and do the same thing.

[@metal1254]

similar but not the same...

[@mobsheff267]

Definitely not the same.

[@BETTER.ART.]

Sounds like every generic prog djent to me.

[@mm31740]

@@metal1254 dude the rythm guitar and timing and key is literally the same

[@dannyboii9117]

Yeah it sounds pretty different. I was expecting it to be in your face identical.

[@MrThoss1]

Prog has been comming back to life these past few years, but now it's just screaming the hell pure joy !

[@dettwideo]

Damn Right. still going strong!

[@jillmont3342]

What’s prog

[@memeburgler187]

@@jillmont3342 progressive rock, it's a genre

[@tracystephens5014]

The prog rock/metal/djent movement is elevating everything. The musicians are raising the bar in every way & it's just exploding into something wonderful.

[@rdxj]

This is like happy music for angry people. I love it so much. Everything is just right, as if there's no possible way to improve it.

[@kenregalla3792]

you captured it perfectly. just like Plini , frkn amazing

[@DwikiLazuardi]

Very well said! This is what totally feels to me!

[@elblopex]

Actually there IS one way to improve it. Have more of it

[@avbhayes]

Ryan Daniels that’s the best 🤣

[@ninjaaron]

This is happy music for happy people.

[@blueskythinking4745]

We built this city on Djent and prog.

[@TundraCH]

Doesn't quite role off the tongue

[@robertoesquivel4447]

TundraL5Z bit of a stretch but I appreciate the leap

[@eurosnuke1678]

gotta love many things in here

[@SameBasicRiff]

this is the greatest comment on YT right now

[@iamscottb]

LMAO!!!

[@boulevarddesairs]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@interlacedlowtech]

Boulevard des Airs écoutent donc du metal-fusion-prog-instrumental, je comprends la volonté de vivre de la musique mais vous pourriez arrêtez de chier une musique radiophonique à ce point insupportable si vous n'êtes pas que cynisme,

[@LeVainCasque]

3:28 That bass...so subtle, but my ears perked up especially for that.

[@PorkchopSandviches]

I STOPPED EVERYTHING I WAS DOING AND LISTENED AS SOON AS I SAW THIS IN MY SUB BOX

[@mightygary6083]

Preach

[@eduardocandeiasfaust]

SAMEE!!

[@AustinSwisher]

same af

[@hofmeister15]

yup cuz that's the sniz

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

You should cover this one man! :D

[@morganlake41632]

On Plini. Thank you for making ur lives so much richer and deeper and showing us things we may have missed without you journiing to the underworld and bringing them back for us...the beauty, the depth, the spaces, the textures, soft place my tired brain can find safty in....Rumi and I wonder who you are Plini - As you circle the stone tower....are you a falcon, the wind or a song?

[@MrPhilionaire]

As a drummer, 4:05 has to be my favorite part where Troy goes rogue while everyone else stays the same only to come back to the providing the backbeat at 4:33. Too bad they don't play this live :(

[@majorlysuspicious3155]

they play this live now all the time if you get a chance to go see them.

[@yigitalpdikmen331]

Song Structure For: Plini - Handmade Cities: (This is an experimental song, because of that, it doesn't have chorus or verse parts.) 0:00 - 0:20 Treble rhytm layer 1 + Bass rhytm layer 1 (İntro) 0:20 - 0:28 Talkbox layer 0:28 - 0:56 Talkbox layer + Guitar improv melody layer 1 0:56 - 1:15 Talkbox layer + Treble rhytm layer 2 1:15 - 1:34 Treble rhytm layer 2 (modified in the mix) + Bass improv melody layer 1 1:34 - 2:13 Treble rhytm layer 2 (modified in the mix) + Guitar improv melody layer 2 + "a" shape vocal choir sound 2:11 - 2:13 Transition rhytm 1 for listener. it's trying to say: this section ends. 2:13 - 2:26 Clean reverb chord layer 1 2:26 - 2:49 Clean reverb chord layer 1 + Treble rhytm layer 3 + slow drum hi hats. 2:49 - 2:50 Transition drum fill 1 2:50 - 3:06 Plini's sweep picking section. 3:06 - 3:08 Transition drum fill 2 3:08 - 3:23 Gtr Riff layer 1 + drums 3:23 - 3:28 Transition rhytm 2 3:28 - 4:45 Guitar improv melody layer 1 (fade out in the mix) + Bass rhytm layer 2 + Treble rhytm layer 1 (Outro)

[@nickkellam9155]

🤓

[@peterroen6107]

Thought I had almost lost my greatest passion! listening to this song made me pick up my guitar again. finally playing after a long and very depressing 6 to 8 hours of not playing at all.. phew. THANK YOU PLINI I LOVE YOU GUYSES FINGERS AND MUSCLE MEMORIES SO MUCH OMG!

[@markuspitts7541]

Try 2 years man. Like riding a bike.

[@PAINTEDBYNURGLE]

im currently riding on 4 years with no playing, the spark just disappeared, to my drama in the industry

[@lucasvarela9632]

After stopping drugs it dissapeared but I feel like coming back

[@dmwilko]

@@PAINTEDBYNURGLE Man, I know what that's like. I stopped playing for maybe 6 years after giving up on my 'music dream' and getting into regular work. The trick for getting back into playing for me was to let all the layers of background pressure to succeed fall away, and just have fun with it. It's easier said than done, but once it starts to happen the magic can slowly come back. :)

[@jaib4897]

so glad plini's getting the recognition he deserves now :)

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

I can't express how much I love and appreciate Plini and his brilliant team. They brought a wave with them, a wave that took us to an island previously undiscovered.

[@lethalslaughterband5498]

Team?

[@jesseshepard2324]

All the quintuplets and groupings of 5 that are hidden in this song make my life complete

[@raphaelbonillo2192]

That song that plays in the sky at 6 o'clock when the brilliance of all the suns illuminates the galaxy

[@mikedabserrlday]

This song makes me feel like I'm gliding along a moving sidewalk, gradually making my way through a beautiful wasteland of increasing grandeur and entrancing destruction.

[@joelcoool]

can't believe after three years of obsessive listening i still hear new things in every song on this album. took me three years to hear that big 5:4 in the outro

[@SorchyMusic]

It has taken me 4 years and my first set of studio monitors to hear that sub drop at 3:28...it really caught me off guard

[@julianpischler9378]

Was sending a work email at 3:08 and took me 10 seconds to realise I was enthusiastically bobbing my head to something I wasn't even consciously listening to.

[@louismenard1018]

Little message to musicians or nerd: Have you remarked that most of Plini's songs , or Plini's "vibe" come from the Lydian mode. It is obsessing... This song and the record are wonderful

[@bluesriffinb1746]

I get some Frank Gambale influences in his playing! very tasteful

[@ef4861]

all the prog rock bands, chon, polyphia, intervals do the same

[@evanperkins3467]

Louis Menard i didn't realize this but i'm going to pay closer attention now!

[@louismenard1018]

Yeah it's very interesting (and beautiful) ! The verse in this song is really pure Lydian (at least the first part of it) as well as the last climax :)

[@tear728]

Lots of Dorian too!

[@ryanlyle9201]

I'm glad big artists listen to one of my favorite artists.

[@Ureyeuh]

Your tones allow you to change it with your hands so much. It's so versatile.

[@HeLLRaiZZoR666]

I'm not the kind to proclaim every half-decent pop song 'awesome'. Instead, I save the word 'awesome' for songs like the ones Plini has been putting out. The perfect combination of rhythm, heaviness and melody in his compositions is a testament to his creative genius. As Vai proclaimed, the future of virtuoso guitar playing is secure.

[@WernerErkelens]

S I M O N G R O V E

[@MatteoRacconeMUSIC]

*groove ahahah

[@apenastorugo]

@@MatteoRacconeMUSIC grove**

[@MatteoRacconeMUSIC]

Artefato perdido de Magic it was just a joke, I know it’s grove 😊

[@apenastorugo]

@@MatteoRacconeMUSIC relax :P

[@aliamichelle_]

Oh yessss! So happy I got to find you through Doja even under the circumstances. I miss the early 2000’s style metal and kind of never moved from replaying those albums from my favorite musicians. I really enjoy your work! 💕

[@stephendoyle4416]

Who else do you like?

[@taz2807]

been listening to this song for a year now. polymeter towards the end still gets me. it's so unexpected and different. its so perfect

[@yitzharos]

There is such a nostalgic sound. I get these weird flashbacks of being in my 90s childhood home.

I am literally in tears towards the end of the song. Your music brings meaning to my life! Amazing...

[@AnEpicFatalityArchives]

Doja Cat: I'm going to use your riff Plini: Why didnt you say so!

[@LilRoute]

I think it would have been really fucking cool if plini came on stage and played the solo

[@raghothamans]

Hahaha nice one!

[@frankcalero5694]

what a beautiful song... love when Plini re invents and surprises like this... just... wow

[@Jedizen07]

Just when I think I've heard it all on guitar, Plini and his entourage comes along and shows me more. Magical.

[@connordean]

2 years ago I said this was the best song ever made. After listening to this song for the first time in 6 months I realized this is still true. I've never been more confident in such a bold statement before.

[@louismenard1018]

Who had good speakers enough to hear the deep bass drop at 3:28 ?

[@Yizak]

Ye it's nice

[@seeclear]

yes! real nice touch! Baooooooom! 😍

[@seansmith1685]

that shit was dope

[@tylerbaars1173]

Yesss. Seinheiser hd6 headphones. I definitely recommend

[@NextGenesis88]

Still sounded badass on iPhone earbuds.

[@kyleeubanks2109]

It's good to see real talent get out. There's a million others just as talented but no band or members dedicated enough to stick to it like them and if these trees could talk

[@GatoPaint]

wooh !

[@butterguitar3978]

I shed a tear while listening to this

[@mauvemolly8987]

Beast Guitar, same here, just love it when a certain song can bring out that kind of emotion, had that happen to me with a few rush songs as well lol, I'm just a big cissy when it comes to a brilliant melody haha

[@unsey7807]

Aaron Klok don't you mean you shred a tear xD

[@Adrenaline469]

Posting full EP on YT = best commercial strategy ever. How can you not buy this pure awesomeness after fully listening to it?

[@diecast4556]

when i discovered plini on a random back in 2016 was the best day of my life..the feels was real!! 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@Shashwat2493]

I never got struck by new generation guitar player like him! I've heard him today for the first time and exploring his music, since morning!

[@DenSky]

Your vibe is always amazing. Very well written album

[@imposter6935]

Haven’t listened to this song in a while still my favourite plini song

[@kierman]

3:27 is just ridiculously good

[@devonboes2376]

Simply beautiful not many guitarist these days play with such musicality.

[@rodendavid5084]

just saw them last night at the crofoot in pontiac,mi. mind is blown. music has class and intellect. never heard of them before the show. WOW What a pleasant suprise.

[@ATCDave1]

Saw Plini in Boston last night. Wow. If you can catch him on his American tour do it!

[@randyaines6162]

Personally the most emotive guitarist for me and most inspiring. Thank you for your music Plini.

[@EnricoRaucci92]

PLINI I LOVE YOU!

[@nologantogive]

You're new tunes make my ears and mind weep tears of joy

[@local1925]

Gonna bring a few of u guys back to this❤

[@devanshtyagi1403]

I can't express the way I'm feeling rn listening to this song its like watching a sun rise and you're very happy but it's not THAT HAPPY it has that dreamy vibe its like the happy ending music to a big story. wait that's lydian.

[@reverendrobertparsimony8475]

I'm a guitarist but I can't help air drumming to this song, I love it!!

[@papaidolatrine2499]

Plini was the most clear sounding performance I’ve ever heard live and I saw animals as leaders the same night right after.

[@Eqonosp]

Can't wait to see him live with Intervals and Animals this weekend!!

[@federicofloresschmerbach8043]

Soooo Gooood!

[@apollozillion7820]

A masterpiece.

[@BledsoeBluvd]

Tremendous music, rich sounding and colourful, very original. I can hear some Vai & Devin Townsend in there :)

[@anastaciawood5398]

Love me some plini, this guy rocks so hard!

[@januszmanoz3433]

Plini is love.. Plini is life!

[@Badomen_5150]

Plini is a cool guy i waited outside the venure for 10 hours,, he came out with open arms a took pictures with us! What an Awesome guy!!

[@armiger168]

having an eargasm right now.

[@84three]

How does someone write something this perfect? I really don't understand

[@Jon77777]

I’m so late to the party but this is outrageously awesome

[@MultiTimepass007]

If listening to Plini feels so heavely just imagine how Plini must feel being himself

[@chipgerman377]

Wow! I only recently came across this tune and I'm listening to it while working so only half paying attention but then that part at 3:28 hits and I stopped, a shiver went up my spine and I I lost track of everything else. Spectacular! There is something so magical about that interlude, just can't express my appreciation of it well enough.

[@yarndeano3494]

Amazing song plini. Thankyou for the master piece.

[@JacobStoneFilms]

So because of the Loudwire article about Dojo Cat, I now know about you! This is awesome.

[@adriangrizzly]

3:09 is pure gold!

[@FloG637]

❤‍🔥

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

Been listening to this guy for years. Epic musician 🎸🎸✌🏻❤

[@zondurite]

God bless plin. so good.

[@DingusMcBrungus]

The climax feels a little Hans-Zimmer-inspired. I love it

[@poipasoitposig]

Thank you Plini for this wonderful piece of music. This song is such a masterpiece!

[@1nzi]

Loving the Jeff Beck influence, best song in the album

[@derpysteak7156]

This dude deserves 10 times the subscribers he has now. How does he only have 127k?

[@prathamdangi3388]

Because people listen to shit like Justin Bieber, and stuff

[@marcalving1753]

thats how you tell a story through the electric guitar! awesome!

[@vr7life]

This song is Really REALLY AMAZING! Thank you for made this.

[@DisturbedShad0w]

This song is so funky. I love it.

[@travenator16]

3:10 - end is everything

[@MoistNapkin]

your live show in Portland was beyond what words can describe! the acoustics in the bar on the 2nd floor is amazing, you guys sounded great!

[@OuttaThisWorldProd]

That weird bass at the first half is pretty damn cool

[@guilderrpg1]

So good, as always

[@callumWLB]

I've been waiting to hear the rest of this song for weeks. It was worth the wait

[@markopolo2224]

i love this so much plini is so amazing

[@unapologeticyoutuber]

I need more chill guitar alternative rock music like this

[@minhduong2634]

Angel Vivaldi

[@prathamdangi3388]

Animals as leaders

[@vikasanand6179]

Why this song makes me cry?

[@DROWXXI]

clicked 'like' before I even heard it. just cause I know I will love it 💓💓💓

[@monno2600]

same XD

[@IronManhood]

Yup.

[@a1ph40m3g4_edc]

same!

[@primordial.sounds]

I have said before, it's like Plini can do no wrong. Musically, at least, haha!

[@alexahenderson1044]

Heard this live the other day in Glasgow. Absolute killer tune!

[@voided76]

I can't wait for this to come out. I've been wanting a plini album ^_^

[@westwildern5782]

Yes! Fantastic work!

[@BlakeCatDeath]

i don't know but, if troy, simon, plini and aaron become one band. i tought it'll be absolutely fabulous 😍

[@alonsollanomunoz1508]

02:12-03:27 love the hanz zimmer inception "time" ost plini's musical reference

[@marksimmons7906]

Simon Grove's slight chorus and delay on there is a gorgeous setup for Plini to chase it with the same. What a piece.

[@kimmm43]

Amazing as usual - SO MUCH STYLE !