Polyphia | Death Note (feat. Ichika)

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[@Aleph12]

This is a good song for eating chips

[@papablister8570]

Alejandro Briceño lmao

[@ohthatkimchi8725]

this made me giggle

[@brianjcb]

is this light yagami eating potato chips reference?

[@kevinnolan9904]

It could be a combination of a deathnote and metalocalypse quote

[@ohthatkimchi8725]

great meme.

[@jojoversus1100]

Ichika was originally supposed to appear on O.D., but the band decided to take the song in a different direction, so Tim asked him if he "had any spare riffs lying around" & THIS opening is what he sent him. Since the rest of the song is obviously structured around the intro, Ichika really deserves a full writing credit here. He's way too humble though lol.

[@cxvz5576]

Dang, didn't know that

[@kaitoti21]

OD?

[@jojoversus1100]

@@kaitoti21 Yeah, O.D.

[@jojoversus1100]

@@kaitoti21 You should hear it man. Ichika killed it. The song just wasnt really his style.

[@1harribo.]

@@jojoversus1100 where could I find ichika on od?

[@gigachad1983]

This makes my 10$ earbud sounds like 2k$

[@otniel4494]

This makes my phone speaker into a movie cinema speaker

[@moufuzz2759]

This makes my bone conduction earphones into a jackhammer

[@kayosiris7470]

Amen

[@karloaquinde3476]

@@moufuzz2759 😆 Could you imagine Solid Snake sneaking around stealthing to this?

[@DezuFuck]

Mine costs 20

[@rangamsarmah2061]

I'll listen to this song with one ear, and my parents being dissapointed at me with the other. I'll take an arguement, and heat it.

[@adriancall2930]

Underrated comment

[@iam3then]

I had to doubletake this comment to make I read what I read. Hella underrated comment.

[@mats5217]

Stop following my kirk

[@kirbowitaknife5960]

omg best comment ever

[@mats5217]

*md

[@krimson_flux]

I love how even though people say they have similar styles we can still tell who's playing which part

[@SaltySpark]

That beginning is unmistakable, Ichika just makes you feel its him playing. Its crazy.

[@songoku433]

Ichika plays brighter like a fender. Tim plays cool like a marshall imho.

[@rew6184]

@@songoku433 theyre both ibanez signature guitarist lmfao

[@ir-dan8524]

lol yeah very similar guitars generally but very differently effects and amps

[@nnine4026]

@@SaltySpark tone is just different lol

[@NMGian]

Manga Anime Netflix Adaptation Polyphia ft. ichika

[@DekuTails]

*wrong order*

[@hunterv123]

See, this is a prime example of a crackhead

[@pauloestabridis8972]

@Tristan Lavictoire Same

[@ChaBawbe]

@Tristan Lavictoire because it exists ?

[@Tal__Shachar]

Damn, you *are* stupid!

[@keshavsairam3615]

how to make video: step 1:Take lion step 2:Take snake step 3:Take mirror step 4: u got this

[@plainlyabrick]

Take amazing guitar skills

[@alesby421]

only one step needed, take drugs

[@weekyday5401]

where's camera?

[@smolchungus9213]

i love these visualizers so damn much XD

[@kevenlewis7765]

Step F: Take Acid

[@zackdl]

How am I only hearing this for the first time?? This is fucking fantastic. It's like EDM meets prog rock meets funk, meets Ichika Nito

[@ondrejvojta3882]

ichika nito... my favourite genre

[@oliverpiers6603]

Delete this

[@morsclue]

@@oliverpiers6603 no

[@smolchungus9213]

I love how ichika is like his own genre now

[@nixthefox2008]

@@smolchungus9213 dude does amazing fingerstly on electric, def his own genre

[@KylePeks]

How is it legal to make an album this good?

[@VenNoel]

Kyle Peks well it does have the parental advisory warning on it

[@satanjd666]

It's not legal, they all got a criminal record now

[@VenNoel]

Mystic Clover I’m not gonna lie I think this is one of those comments I wrote super late at night and thought it was a good idea to post

[@-Retired-]

Who said it is?definitely not legal...

[@mattthemetalguitarist]

I T S *I* *L* *L* *E* *G* *A* *L*

[@TheGodNC]

One of my supervisors was blasting this at work and i never heard of any music like this before and im in love now

[@yuzuruotonashi659]

I can hear the Ichika so hard

[@natsukisubaru2683]

hi otonashi

[@nebuladevelopments]

@@natsukisubaru2683hello subaru, how is Emilia?

[@rey7261]

I can hear Ichika's style in this, it's magical

[@themichaelvonavicanale7515]

The manga is wordy. The anime is good. This song is funky.

[@adelaidesandotherbottles2639]

the netflix adaptation sucked.

[@VenNoel]

Sallya Donovan that’s a bit of an understatement

[@tarnishedhunter222]

The Michael Vonavi the manga is so nice

[@austinwiebe3801]

The manga is the best

[@noah2354]

But at least the anime had a great OST. Now imagine this song would've been featured.

[@tephen16]

Ichika ft Polyphia

[@svetlanasohma2567]

Kornelius Steven Accurate 🖤🖤🖤

[@burnny6412]

True 😂

[@youbutinreverse]

I found Polyphia because of Ichika recently. And I found Ichika because of youtube recommendations, so thanks KZbin I guess

[@tcm_art]

@@youbutinreverse exactly.

[@iamdaveandhaveaniceday2651]

Kornelius Steven every single Polyphia video featuring someone I can find this comment. Pretty sick of it tbh because usually Polyphia play most of the song and they play better parts. At least in my opinion.

[@peterkrieg3720]

Man, the new generation of shredders is ridiculously out of this world! DAAAAAAMN!

[@virtuaplayer7234]

I like to make fun of them but they are really good

[@shay3514]

they are, I'd say Tim Henson and Ichika Nito are the best guitars in the world rn not even joking

[@shay3514]

@Nic TheCow idk man Ichika and Tim's technicality and creativity and use of every single fuking technique possible is insane, they are imo the best of this gen rn

[@usuallyclueless4477]

@@shay3514 And then there's Tosin Abasi. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXMaqxoYruhhLs I don't even know if he's human at this point. He taught Tim a couple techniques too.

[@thestoebz]

@@shay3514don’t forget Jason Richardson

[@mauists]

Light.

[@kashv.k2797]

😍

[@fakhrinugroho4206]

maui please do polyphia song covers again!

[@miserirken]

LIT Yagami

[@mastertrey4683]

watashi wa l dasoo

[@user-qe5uv1cj1x]

I give it a light 7

[@jW-kr5xn]

I love how you can just clearly hear which part is ichika, his style and tone is just so easy to recognize

[@poidnet]

Polyphia feat. Ichika ? *eargasm*

[@nicolosesta6424]

Ichika is the best :)

[@HIDDENMACHINE]

ichika killed it on this track, we recently featured him on one of our songs too. The guy never dissapoints 😎

[@kristenmmusic]

What's the name of your song that you featured ichika on? I'd like to hear it :)

[@HIDDENMACHINE]

@@kristenmmusic Dive ft. Ichika by Hidden Machine 😛👽

[@kristenmmusic]

@@HIDDENMACHINE cool! I'll check it out 😉

[@Sonny377]

I need him to do more high notes and ghost notes on the next album

[@0ne.Against.The.0ther]

@@Sonny377 *watches 10 levels of guitar video and learns what the techniques are*

[@flix9124]

Is that Polyphia in some illegible deathcore font?

[@VaLULrant]

Yes. 😂

[@jakekww]

it says new levels new devils

[@sycorax7365]

@@jakekww where did you get the ability to read that lmao

[@Kakirachan]

Sycorax shinigami eye deal

[@elifox9162]

@Ra3zZ yeah if you pause it you can make out "NEW LEVELS NEW DEVILS"

[@notjerrybeans5041]

2:32 holy cow, that is something which is something else..

[@Seraphimm08]

Onggg

[@relevantbrother8964]

The bass is terrific on this fabulous piece of art.

[@purplelover9633]

Love the bass

[@rockstarali99]

Ichika. And Tim. This should be considered an illegal collab!

[@rockstarali99]

Compass no I’m really not.

[@roachawker7741]

Hmm they already collab

[@melee9183]

Illegal as in its good

[@tinkeringgoat568]

Scott: why must you hurt me in this way

[@dirtiago]

This is how Light Ichikagami became new world’s god while eating chips

[@erikpro3860]

ahahahahahah i get the refrenece!!!1!!! XD

[@liminjini8147]

Tim was a freak already ... why did they brought Ichika ??.... I fcking love this collab

[@tymoteuszkaczmarek1212]

JR collab is good too

[@airconditioningunit9777]

@@tymoteuszkaczmarek1212 also mateus asato

[@Reviwitha6]

Ichika: So you guys are in my level too? Polyphia: Yep.

[@marshallcryinbunny215]

Later: Ichika: [queit] Polyphia: [same] Tim: so Japan, humm? You know what the Death Note is? Ichika and the rest of Polyphia: oh noo, my gosh, he really said that? he didn't. Did he? Tim: 🤐

[@Prophes0r]

I mean this in the nicest way to all parties. But no. They are not on the same level. Ichika is good enough that he crosses the line where isn't relatable anymore. His situation feels like "The genius who can't tie his shoes." kinda thing. His music is absolutely awe inspiring, but it also makes me feel sad because he is too talented to be successful. He is an artist's artist. The whole Polyphia crew are also amazing, but they haven't crossed that unrelatable-line. Yes, even Tim is still human, if only just. They work so well together, and keep leaving room for each-other to grow and express themselves. For another example of what I'm talking about, consider Buckethead. He is an incredible artist. But he is so far out-there that it is really hard for 'normal' listeners to 'get'. Other than his 4-year stint in GnR, he just ends up having to do his own thing. He is featured on a ton of albums. He also averages an ASTOUNDING >1 solo-album every 2 week average since 2010. But for Buckethead, music seems almost like a sickness that he needs to get out. Ichika isn't music-sick like Buckethead. But it does feel like he is too good to properly function in a 'normal' band with 'normal' appeal. Unfortunately this will likely mean he will be a 'featured artist' and 'solo act' most of the time. (Yes I know he is in a band. But it really feels more like a 'musical project' than a long-term thing.)

[@lancepanics2996]

@@Prophes0r hey, who told you that he can't dial down his skills to be in pop music?? he's literally in a bunch of Jpop songs and recently produced with Machine Gun Kelly! Dios is also killing it on japan! and he's one of three members

[@alexamderhamiltom5238]

@@lancepanics2996 have seen dios. but that's actually really true, everyone gathered there was like "shit.. it's ichika nito, we need to hear the guitar parts" me too of course.

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

@@Prophes0r that may be the case for pre-2018/19 ichika. His older stuff is much more inhumane. But recently, he stepped down a bit and instead of godlike shredding and soul stirring pieces he does more chill, cute and sometimes proggy metal stuff. Totally get you mean, but im sure ichika was aware of that himself and adjusted himself after gaining a fanbase

[@FlexRogers]

That riff from Ichika is mesmerizing, beautiful track

[@M1tZk1]

This might be my favourite from the album. Tim writes the best hooks in the world and the groove is amazing, almost reminds me of a Spanish guitar.

[@KingCuba]

The snare at 1:43 is exactly 40 bpm (tempo). That’s important because it takes 40 seconds for the Death Note to kill you after your name has been written down in it. It’s this kind of love and attention to detail that really endears the fans of both worlds and also cements them as some of the all time greats to ever do it. *takes a potato chip and eats it*

[@puffballbk2186]

That's not how music works bro

[@VCR8883]

That's not 40bpm

[@HECKproductions]

is this some sort of joke or are you really that stupid?

[@selbst--mord1655]

that is the wrongest and most uninformed thing i have ever read in my entire life

[@paololigori]

this will remain the best album so far, i mean even the mixing is so spot on and clear

[@agustinquindimil6594]

i was studying really chill listening to some polyphia and then i instantly realise this is Ichika´s playing dude's amazing

[@FM6.3]

The Bass 💥🔥

[@elf9447]

the essence ichika gives in the intro is insane

[@anniearbores5814]

you can literally hear the Ichika in this song

[@stilescd7213]

So many new tracks, firefighters gonna be busy for a while. Nice

[@not-po4rt]

I like the structure in this comment 😭

[@ryanfrye6810]

My dad's in a tough spot with cancer send me your energy fellow rockers I'll give it to him 🙏

[@pros3494]

How is he now?

[@ryanfrye6810]

@@pros3494 hanging in thanks for asking man. seriously.

[@TheLovewhite]

it was ichika who introduced me to tim xx

[@TheLovewhite]

i love them both equally and i am off my face xx

[@Daisukekambe488]

If you see a snake call a tiger

[@MaddSpazz2000]

This is still their best song imo. Immaculate vibes, super melodic and flows so well, what a banger

[@axOnith]

Ichikas guitar sounds for exactly 37 seconds. 37 are the episodes of Death Note, one of the greatest stories in anime history Funny **eats an apple**

[@Jsssddfgffghshdhdhusjsjd]

You mean episodes, not chapters The manga has over 100 chapters

[@axOnith]

@@Jsssddfgffghshdhdhusjsjd Making it right

[@KingCuba]

Also, the snare hits at 1:43 are at exactly 40 bpm (tempo). That’s important because it takes 40 seconds for the Death Note to kill you after your name has been written down in it. Funny *takes a potato chip and eats it*

[@monke8949]

The song is also exactly 220 seconds long, which is number of hairs Light has on his ass. Hilarious. *Grabs Light's ass and licks it.*

[@gabrielnovoa4073]

@@KingCuba tf u talking about

[@Poisedanubis85]

Both ichika and polyphia are trendsetters in guitar these days I’ve been a metal head for thirty years and these guys have pulled me into other musical avenues I never thought I would tread

[@cartervogt1663]

i love how they made the videos extra psychadelic bc they know most of their audience is probably stoned.

[@VenNoel]

I somehow got stoned and I don’t even smoke lmao

[@tylereastburn1721]

Or maybe people just like psychadelic visuals?

[@madladmyles]

Son I'm smacked, I can confirm

[@IchorLupus]

Guilty as charged, my guy

[@CannotBeVerified]

Isn't bc they are stoned too?

[@10pMiami]

I've listened to this album about 100 times already and this song is just pure bliss.

[@lunarkomet]

Death Note OST is the reason I'm into post rock/metal, so this "tribute" is very appreciated

[@CommanderNixon]

Imagine being such a good guitarist people know you by last name alone

[@kxlsin]

to be fair, his first name isn't the most popular 😅

[@kenobibryant1637]

I want a 1 hour loop and a 10 hour loop of this song

[@kepyyy5766]

Right click -> "Loop" =)

[@Chonklord-_]

@@kepyyy5766 underrated reply. Should get more likes than the original comment.

[@CharlieChinchillaTV]

this was my introduction to ichika when this song dropped. Im forever thankful.

[@yuhdaperdana2528]

i dont know why, i'm imagining that cobra was tim, and that white tiger was ichika.. lol

[@improvingguitarist1595]

Make sense lmao

[@spacecowboy2885]

I’m probably really hight but that is the makes soooooooooo much sense

[@daniboi2457]

I was a fan of both before this song came out so seeing that they made a song together was just amazing

[@beagleyourbub]

First time hearing this band was about a week ago and this very song. Good stuff. Wish I wasn’t so late. Giving me Ratatat vibes.

[@recce7268]

I take a polyphia song and EARGASM TO IT

[@nikarman5326]

that bass hits the spot

[@Aroncare]

Wtf, this is awesome, that moment when u think u would not find good music anymore, and this hits you...

[@laslw]

You only find the hidden gens after you doubt the quality of today's music

[@jazminegonzalez1038]

OMG YES! I just found them and holy shit I’m HOOKED I feel so late to the game lol

[@exedeath]

There are tons of music out there,, music at the radio (current or past) is 0.05% or less of all music released at physical and digital release (not counting caveman, medieval guy playing instrument......). Don't judge music by looking at this small sample, its really stupid and if you think about it unscientific, if this were some hypothetical scientifical research.

[@fatuibobo0383]

celebrating 2 years of the album!!!

[@j_tw1612]

I was just listening to this song for the first time and I was like, "Holy! this sounds like Ichika!" then I looked at the title and my mind was blown.

[@fahrada9618]

This sounds unexpectedly more peaceful than the actual anime. 😭😭😭If this song is played on loop when a death note user dies, I would gladly do so.😌😌😌😈

[@jnperez7685]

Listening to this song while imagining L eating his sweets.

[@proberush]

i like the part with the snakes

[@sillygooseboy8741]

i will never get over how good tim henson is man

[@oricortes7096]

My second favorite song of the album!!!!

[@equisde8721]

Those apples had lsd Ryuk

[@opian3]

I'll take a potato chip *gasp* AND EAT IT!

[@yanderladle9738]

The Lemons YAS

[@autisticbot6904]

Congratulations! U got asthma.

[@dantaylor3928]

Absolute Favorite off this new album

[@justinbass85]

Never posted on KZbin before. Clay your bass is getting better and better. Love it! Being a bass player and able to play tricky stuff, yours is very well done. Hats off!

[@Alran109]

This song gives me chills all over my body.

[@pjoker1000]

im with you

[@-uta806]

So amazing you featured one of my top favorite players. I really enjoy ichika :)

[@editorspractice1044]

They do something on this song that sounds so unique and it has never been done to my knowledge. And it should be done many more times in the future. It's the sound you make with those specific note changes for 3 guitars at once. And it sounds so smooth and trippy.

[@editorspractice1044]

Probably been done on other instruments.

[@szchietzmane6436]

@@editorspractice1044 It's sad that the purist still hate them

[@editorspractice1044]

@@szchietzmane6436 purists hate particularly pure music

[@fortsickill06]

A great tutorial for 3d modeling with a surprisingly good bgm.

[@koyote313]

This should be the intro to Death Note.

[@putosuman736]

Tim really knows the definition of DYNAMICS. One of the best producers I aspire to!!!! luv ya'll

[@juandgomez8267]

da fckin' bass hits so hard in this song fr!

[@jacksonroth1427]

Just listen to that bass slap and Tyler's fingers tap 🤘

[@nostalgiajunkie]

Jackson Roth who’s Tyler lmao

[@tylermitchell474]

Joshua Blou t yo

[@wakin7907]

tyler who?

[@burneraccounthandle]

Who?

[@novander]

@@nostalgiajunkie tyler henson obviously

[@markopolo2224]

amazing song can't express how good it is

[@peterpetrarca4691]

Some one who has this same video editing software is probably like damn that's how u use it

[@franyumii]

Why am I only discovering this godly collab now 😭

[@GretgorPooper]

People keep telling me I'm not good enough to perform this song. Well, I'll have them know I can absolutely NAIL the vocals! And the cowbell too.

[@niccoloaurelius1587]

Post math trap metal

[@blackl1steddrums]

Seriously

[@SoraRootA]

trap math core

[@rafk2277]

Nope. Polyphia, the genre is called Polyphia

[@Pestiliance]

Wow This Is So *LIT* My House Is *Burning*

[@SeraphimxSins]

From your pfp, you look like you *would* have a burning house.

[@markopolo2224]

normie

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

This sounds like an epic ending for a chapter in my life. I imagine this playing in a car after finally getting closure with a certain someone and I scroll up the window tell them to leave :)

[@azuk689]

most epic collab everr

[@jayjohn9893]

Love that psychedelic video.

[@mignelb.1272]

2:00 holyyyYYY

[@OceanBacon24536]

Death Note is literally one of my favorite anime's of all time. (this has nothing to do with my name being L) Keep rockin' man

[@oofmasta9395]

OK so I'm gonna say it. All of polyphia is talented obviously, but the bass player carried this song specifically in my eyes.

[@pinkfucc604]

Woah, it's kinda like math rock, funky jazz and.. Metal..? I'm confuzzled but I don't dislike it one bit. 😌

[@priortempore_]

That intro is amazing

[@bisoran1212]

This is so good i can taste the sound

[@gio3539]

0:56 i thought my dog was barking lol

[@cristianaro9388]

Ichika 😮😮😎😎😎🤜🤛👍

[@guitaristu-kun5367]

Yes, we now have ichika

[@JB-mh5xy]

This song is good, but I find myself listening to Ichika's solo in the beginning over and over. It's really beautiful and relaxing.

[@spaceoasis129]

Light approves this song

[@joshthebavarian]

My speakers do not go loud enough for this song.

[@stringsattached5077]

Gober's bass playing is fucking incredible on this song

[@themoonwillalwaysbewithme]

love

[@hatakekami]

It feels so ethereal, to of my favourite guitarists Collab>>

[@ScrewNickk]

@ 1:11 how the bass follows the guitar perfectly is sex to my ears

[@Scp716creativecommons]

Love listening to ichika, so now I don't know what a polyphia is, tastes good on the ears tho. Subbed

[@ab-bx4xz]

When I discovered this band like 15 minutes ago I swear my first reaction was "this is Ichica plus Berried Alive". And now this

[@giovanarocha3136]

Ichika was the one who got me to listen to Polyphia, and I didn't know that they knew eachother. The world is crazy