Polyphia - Ego Death feat. Steve Vai (REACTION!)

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[@roygarrett1663]

As a musician, I can listen to this all day long. And I do. I can see where non musicians don't add this to their playlist. No biggie. They are one hell of an innovative band. To get Steve Vai to endorse them, speaks volumes.

[@mr_whiffy_9803]

Music for musicians is the best way to describe Polyphia

[@bryanfrye8770]

Yeah, I listen to this song all the time

[@adiyn_]

i ain't no musician but this music transports me in the 4th dimension

[@briangeorgebowes]

I'm pretty old school and huge Vai fan - i think Polyphia is one of the best bands to come along in a long time. Periphery really changed up a lot of the scene bringing the technicality but i think Polyphia just went in such a great musical direciton with the crazy technicality. They've got proper songwriting skills and great melodic hooks. I haven't looked it up but i'm sure at least one of them is classically trained.

[@Law-Enduring-Citizen]

I feel like Polyphia is bridging that gap

[@aldersmoke1]

When it comes to Vai, you have to do "For The Love Of God." Period. You can do other stuff, but you gotta do that one.

[@HoodLizard88]

Yes! Mandatory listening indeed!

[@ludo4560]

definitely

[@ryanzillmer8511]

Tender Surrender is a better introduction, IMO.

[@bantzrayder8976]

I’d go tender surrender, then bad horsie, then ftlog personally

[@djschmolli]

Agreed!

[@greyfox4838]

In case anyone didn't notice, the structure Polyphia had was three acts, each act having a different guitarist sitting on a throne and being a solo showcase, with the third and final one being none other than Steve Vai. And then the whole thing concludes with all three guitarists simultaneously blowing the song out of the water. I think it's cool stuff, Ryan. Edit: also just noticed this now, but the whole song is subdivided into smaller sections which last exactly 30 seconds each all the way through to the end

[@stevebuchanan5773]

Spot on

[@DM72513]

100%

[@DanielXpeRRRT]

#Sonata

[@Jjepwns]

I watch some of their reactions and I swear they don't understand music. Lol they don't even know that Tim writes these songs under a Hip Hop structure which is what they mainly listen to on their own time 😂 They're opinions have no foundation.

[@greyfox4838]

@@Jjepwns I'll stop you right there, you don't have to be salty and insulting just because they don't like a song you like, I mean why are you even here if you think their music opinions are nonsense? also, you're kinda mixing george in with ryan's opinion and shittalking them both for no reason, be tactful when disagreeing and don't attack the person, especially when you're safe behind your anonymity unlike these guys

[@evancrowder4573]

Polyphia is making guitar playing cool again for a new generation that needs guitar heroes (the rest of the band are incredibly talented obviously). I think they're important just for that alone.

[@crowing3886]

This makes no sense since when has playing guitar not been cool? Lol. Polyphia is still in the generation of their own guitar heroes.

[@arsalanhashmi2911]

​@@crowing3886 na

[@jonu5505]

@@crowing3886 Agreed. I don't find what they do all that impressive. To each their own. They're good, but people be making them out to be like they're the only ones who do this style of music.

[@nicknickson3650]

That's funny because hearing somebody say they enjoy Polyphia is one of the most uncool things you can possibly say. It's like saying you put sugar in your coffee, or watch Rick and Morty.

[@optimumpride7057]

So true.. i hope they dont succumbed to the pressure of record label shit company to do what they are bidding

[@stuartcole9095]

The coolest thing about Vai’s playing on the track was how reserved he was. He was intentionally seeing how much he could play certain notes and stretching the frequency with the string bending with his hands and whammy bar. He was playing super tasteful while surprising everyone with note selection. Masterful

[@theRealPunchDrunk]

I think they were deliberately going for highlighting the difference between their style of playing and his. Also, keep in mind Tim's infamous "boomer bends" comment. Seems like Steve was showcasing "the bend" and it might have been a conscious, tongue in cheek hint at that.

[@Drum8888]

He didn't try to overshadow or outplay the band either, it all fit in very well together

[@brianhedley5139]

Basically it was a Polyphia track so he didn't want to overshadow the guys because he can shred with the best so he played reservedly hence the name "Ego Death" as he didn't show major egotism

[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

@@brianhedley5139 nailed it perfectly!

[@Captain_Caveman]

This

[@ScruffyNerfhurder]

Polyphia is definitely music for musicians but they have way more structure than a lot of other music that would be called music for musicians. I feel like they ride the balance well.

[@artsyjoe94]

yes, this one especially, not necessarily because of steve although his part being slower helped but the transitions, the changes in speed and even style with scotty's solo, it feels like it's very intentional like a story, and the sets changing in the video is signifying a progression, from the basement to the rooftops. absolutely stellar What this style of music lacks is audience attention retention, this song effectively kept my attention and the climax is so unique and epic it's something I'll probably remember forever.

[@guitearist]

I feel like they're so catchy it bridges the gap between musicians and people that don't play.

[@jem2869]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read shh quiet, you may trigger Poly fan

[@sandenson]

@@jem2869 I think Polyphia fans are well aware of that

[@xzavaire1]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read 😂

[@HiroBrown]

The Polyphia boys uploaded a video of them singing along to all the parts in this song which was hilarious and you should check it out in your own time so they would’ve been cool with your thoughts Ryan haha

[@givenspade]

that video got me DYING, especially during Scott's solo!

[@beacurnearecurvata188]

I would've wanted Tim to add the boomer bends though

[@kameriasantannadungee5990]

What’s the link ?

[@harshytgoel5822]

I feel like Neurotica is a perfect Polyphia song that gives enough repetition and structure and provides catchy mesmerizing riffs

[@TheNickJonathan]

Listen to Amour

[@zooly132]

Weird, that's my least favorite Polyphia song recently. Not saying it's bad though :D

[@jaimerivera7872]

Catchy is the word bro.

[@justingambino2186]

you just described the entire New Levels New Devils Album by them 100%

[@lolo-kp1le]

@@zooly132 it was my least favorite for a whiilllleeeee, but then It grew on me ALOT. Just give it a few more listens

[@toddmiller2759]

Vai is a guitar god, and is a technical monster. Polyphia is paying homage to the legend by literally placing him on the throne. If you watch, they start off playing in what looks like a basement, then later in the midrise of the building, then finally on the roof. They're literally working their way up to him. 🙂

[@adriane7841]

Great observation. Didn't notice that when I first watched it

[@NTesla00]

Wow that's sick if they did make that the point of the videography, which I think probably is the case. Cool observation for sure

[@00gZa]

Nice concept, but that's an exceptionally clean white basement

[@Pavemnt310]

Every Guitarist sits on the throne in the video

[@kevinwaynenorthen269]

I loved Vai's playing on this track, but I think it was a bit reserved, compared to what he normally does. Check out some of his early work, like "Passion and Warfare." He's well known for being crazy (see "Teeth of the Hydra"), but he's also an incredible composer with great melodic sensibility.

[@richardgreenwoodjr5263]

Agree. Think we were all expecting Vai to go off and do some shreddy shit, but his reserved more melodic approach added a great contrast and freshness to the song. The rest is already inherently so busy, that him coming in with his unique escapade of wammy and melody made a fantastic counterpoint and addition, imo.

[@guitearist]

I'm glad Vai didn't pull out the stops in this song. He elevated the already great composition with some tasty melody and techniques and it's beautiful. The man doesn't have anything to prove. lol

[@guitearist]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read Upload your music.

[@Strizz484]

Vai going for a less is more approach totally worked tho. With Tim and Scottie shredding it the whole video he provided great melodic contrast

[@alabmourdinson2131]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read it’s definitely a great composition, seems totally absurd to act like it’s not by comparing it to the work of an 1800s opera composer but here we are.

[@machidaman]

This is s a very tasteful and restrained Vai here but it is very definitely Polyphia's thing. If you are after checking out Vai either go with 'For the Love of God' or something a lot more recent ('Teeth of the Hydra' perhaps- definitely interesting) he has put out some of his most interesting work in decades since covid came on the scene imo.

[@aLoganRS]

I would love for them to see Teeth of the Hydra

[@guitarace100]

think one of the best Steve Vai videos on youtube is one where he's in the studio to record the game Halo. He's just in the room improvising the song as everybody is just in awe of him. Most the improvising makes its way onto the track, just gets it right instantly

[@leerobbo92]

He has, but then again, I really don't think he dropped off the way others seem to. Real Illusions and The Story of Light were good albums. Building the Church and especially Weeping China Doll are absolutely phenomenal.

[@jamesbell8861]

That's the best part about Polyphia is that they DON'T follow the norm on song structure. The more I here from Polyphia the less I am craving great lyrics. For my whole life every artist telling me what's up. Every song has lyrics telling me their story. With Polyphia it's my story. I hear their music and it takes me somewhere I've been, brings up my daydreams, or allows me to work on the puzzles in my workflow without distraction. Sometimes it is a different story for the same song. I hear different nuances every time a hear a song again. It is refreshing not to have somebody else's story in my head all the time. I didn't even know how awesome that could be until I discovered Polyphia. Think about it, there was a couple generations that only had classical music with no lyrics. If you wanted lyrics you went to the opera. I'm not saying all lyrics are bad ... it's just nice to be alone in my own thoughts sometimes while I enjoy music at a higher vibration.

[@hadoken95]

I hear what you're saying but what you really mean is they don't follow the norm on having lyrics and a singer. They absolutely follow pop norms as far as time signature, chord progression and structure (verse, chorus, etc). What they do differently past that is showcase their amazing technical (instrumental and production) prowess on riff creation and melodies within them.

[@robertjohnson5794]

Some great bands you need to check out: Agalloch - Not Unlike The Waves Alcest - Les Jardins De Minuit Cult Of Luna - Nightwalkers Leprous - The Price The Ocean - Jurassic | Cretaceous

[@bobbern4567]

if you have bands like agalloch and alcest on the list take a look at shylmagoghnar too

[@mikebiggums1921]

You guys need to give Cult Of Luna a listen. "I: The Weapon" would probably be a good song to start with.

[@leerobbo92]

Cygnus is my personal favourite. Julie Christmas had something special with those guys.

[@TrippedGian1]

They did one on Patreon and didn't like it 😞

[@Scrub_Jake]

Also if y’all want a Polyphia that’s good to “bump in the ride” try one or two of these.. 40oz Yas! Look But Don’t Touch O.D. There’s no way you won’t bang your head to any of those 👌

[@reactedboss99]

Ya 40oz BUMPS and it's so unexpected

[@rcsoul2]

Also in on 40oz. They might get a kick out of that music video, too. 😆

[@theatticreview777]

@2:55 Tim is using a technique called “thumping”, Tobin from Animals as Leaders really paved the way for this technique. Also, all 3 stringed instrumentalists use the technique called “chicken plucking” which is rad, especially hearing it from the bass 🔥

[@BlackSun6393]

Tobin Asabi from Animalb ab Leaderb.

[@SonamChopelLepcha]

💀💀💀​@@BlackSun6393

[@travisgreene684]

They definitely have song structure, best composers out at the moment. Steve Vai said they are the next guitar gods

[@BrittanyNgo01]

The plucking technique is called thumping. 😊 I believe Tosin Abasi taught them that technique

[@TruckinAlong111]

Indeed

[@christophersprayberry4190]

Hybrid picking

[@BunnySock333]

Unless Tim and the rest have actually said that I highly doubt that. This is not the same technique in this song. Just look at their right hands, Tim certainly is not using Tosin's finger style and honestly Tosin hasnt done anything of relevance since his first album. He seems to either have writers block or is legitimately empty. I loved Tosin but he seems to be content smelling his own farts for the time being and that newest song with the ballerinas is the highest level of pretentious I can imagine. The "thumping" is literally Tosin just playing slap bass on an 8 string (that is according to him) so honestly he didnt invent thumping at all, he just appropriated it from another instrument.

[@christophersprayberry4190]

@@BunnySock333 pretty much, but I mean who else has the thumb for making I sound like that

[@ryanzillmer8511]

@@BunnySock333 I'd heard that he learned it from somebody who learned it from Victor Wooten (who is a MONSTER on bass).

[@jaserhelu2125]

I’m surprised you guys didn’t react to “ABC” by Polyphia. It has vocals! Super catchy. Check it out!

[@CptFoot.]

Garbage song. Don’t listen

[@JebusChrust]

The vocals are kinda mediocre

[@mrpzak]

I don’t think I can just listen to Polyphia. I always end up watching videos. I feel it adds so much more to it than just listening to the song.

[@airi138]

I don’t know why but this groove helps me clean my house

[@WatchersEye]

I think you'd like their earlier songs. Right now they're trying to push guitar music beyond what's traditional, I suppose. The older stuff is more traditional song structures.

[@thegrilledcheese4841]

Still traditional song structures, but they adding so many nuances ...

[@jessezimmermann3570]

Great tune these guys are so damn talented. A rock suggestion I’d love to see from you guys is “skid row - quicksand Jesus” Amazing song and Sebastian Bachs vocals are insane.

[@CodyStClair-hq7oz]

I really dig this track, but for the GOAT Steve Vai, For The Love of God is a must. It's a masterpiece

[@raziswickid]

Now you gotta react to "Teeth of the Hydra" by Steve Vai. The video version is a must to get the full effect 😉

[@metal-adjacent]

I think your trouble with Polyphia's technicality is an example of not seeing the forest amongst the insane number of trees. If you put on earbuds and just let it ride while you go about some mindless tasks I think you could recognize the song structure much more. I love you guy's vibes and thoughts! Great reacts as always!

[@pmaster1173]

Highly recommend Plini, he's extremely technical but has a song structure that's slightly easier to follow and he plays more with feels (kinda like Steve Vai).

[@bed7610]

Tender Surrender by Steve Vai, you won't regret it

[@borumir]

the comment you made about Steve Vai and the way he plays it true to an extent, probably because he has played with so many people (Especially Zappa) he knows what the fans want and how to be able to mix creativity with commercial viability. BUT that being said he also has some very experimental stuff on his albums too, he just knows how to mix those in with more commercial material rather than just making a whole album of great "technical" music that no one wants in their playlists.

[@joshcliburn579]

Plini- Electric Sunrise. Or any other plini song

[@YomiCalma]

Vai + Polyphia Hits different. Feels like vai is passing down the torch and trusting this generations music

[@raneer_6567]

For somebody a bit lesser known that does purely instrumental rock, Plini is really good. "Pan", "Cascade", and "Selenium Forest" are all incredible.

[@nathanbarnes4583]

The cinematography is amazing, the camera panning around them whilst they are back to back, then they seamlessly move to be facing the camera as the climax ends, AWESOME!

[@isctaylor109]

Their song, ABC, has a vocalist. You should check it out.

[@kyngkai1006]

Seriously though

[@CptFoot.]

Horrible track. Don’t listen to this nonsense.

[@kjamlin]

​@@CptFoot. bad take, it's an incredible track! super catchy and fun

[@scroopynoopers248]

Please listen to the band In Flames. Cloud Connected Quiet Place My Sweet Shadow Take This Life Crawling Through Knives Touch of Red Thank you and In Flames we trust.

[@slowbro173]

Soilwork too

[@scroopynoopers248]

@@slowbro173 nice!

[@McPigeon753]

You guys should try Yas by Polyphia if you want a normal song structure. People keep forwarding you their most technical songs but they have just as many that are melody-centric.

[@seancollins3106]

going back to a song like "champagne" is fun, too. the structure is definitely more traditional, and it's fun to see how their music has evolved!

[@DM72513]

If you listen to the song a few times the strong structure becomes a lot clearer. The initial acoustic riff repeats and I enjoyed it a lot more after 3-5 listens.

[@peteguitar-pete]

I always wonder because the first time reactors of polyphia always says "they dont have a structure" But for me it is well structured. Some people will say its not melodious. But for me it is really melodious. And cathcy Thats just my point. No hate. I love reactions being real ❤️ Be blessed everyone

[@CptFoot.]

I think it’s because polyphia has different sounding sections in a single song without real transitions. It’ll be a short pause and then it’s a new groove. Makes it fill like several pieces instead of a piece. Especially with these guys. They love their transitions. I get it. It’s not structured in the general sense of song flow.

[@albreezy26]

Might as well check out ABC too. It's their most catchy/conventional song so it should be more their speed but I can also see them thinking it's corny too lol 😂

[@stinkydoggydoggy5418]

You guys may want to give “Ichika Nito” a listen. He’s a virtuoso like Tim Henson, but his compositions are a bit more melodic.

[@brandonm8105]

Steve Vai is a master. His feature doesn't do him justice. He probably reserved his playing just to not overshadow and overplay for just a feature and not his own song. You guys should do a song written and performed by him alone. Some of his most famous songs are For the Love of God and Tender Surrender. Some of my personal favorites are Die to Live, Building the Church, and Racing the World.

[@bimakristataaditama5644]

I think this explains the title Ego Death. They lay down their egos to work together. Vai, by playing mildly, Polyphia, by not sounding like G.O.A.T, which is like an instrument melodies on a trap beat.

[@inavbanz8876]

Steve Vai's solo was heavily edited during production.

[@ticozayas6430]

I'm not a musician but I really enjoy thier sound I am relatively new to polyphia as well, to me this was a very artistic video and song, they start small and in a small space but each time the space gets bigger the song becomes more complicated while highlighting each players strengths, just in this video they highlighted 3 different play styles, 1st dude was more a flamenco type plucker, 2nd dude was more the classical shredder type, and steve just lived on his wammy bar... and when they all started playing together the guitars harmonized and all three parts blended perfectly... The final scene where they play to the "king" in his throne was cool too, like hey we think we can vibe with the king and it looks like the king wants to vibe with us... it was a beautiful "story" without words

[@Tismo27]

Don't know what genre of music this is but we'll call it witchcraft for now 🔥🔥🔥

[@kohhna]

Also, lads, it's time you got some Igorrr in you, Camel Dancefloor or Opus Brain [LIVE at Pol'And'Rock Festival 2021], PARPAING or Cheval maybe?

[@HiroBrown]

Chon - Bubble Dream! (Audiotree studio live) or any song from that Live session. Or Waterslide 😄

[@johnwatson622]

I'll cast another vote for Steve Vai for the Love of God. A lot of the stuff he does is impressive but that's kind of his Magnum opus. And if you happen to see any of his old live stuff also check out Mike kenneally the other guitarist who is also a monster. Although very few people know of him. If you'll notice he doubles Steve on everything he's doing with what seems to be a little effort. He just never got recognized for it by anyone other than other guitarists.

[@keithwaynejones]

don’t know if y’all realize it but they are actually using basic chords structures and progressions as a base and then flexing over the top. and the vocal melody-like riffs are so good. and just the right amount of trap/hip-hop beats. they’re damn near perfect

[@CinJyxxe]

I think that plucking sound iconic to Polyphia comes from Tim and Scott's ridiculous hybrid-picking skills. It creates this unique sound that I rarely hear outside of Polyphia music, and those two are probably in the top 5 greatest hybrid-pickers in the world.

[@JohnnyBNerdy]

Ya'll gotta watch the ending of the 1986 film, Crossroads; Steve Vai has a guitar duel with Ralph Macchio (I believe it is Vai himself who played and Macchio mimed for the film). The track is called "Eugene's Trick Bag"

[@CMarkem]

Ego Death is a powerful experience. Really appreciate this masterpiece.

[@breezer6568]

Please react to Cult Of Luna - Nightwalkers

[@jordanaut]

12:32 “They may be the best at it” Nah. Plini in my opinion is definitely the best at making this type of Instrumental Progressive Rock/Metal Music. It’s definitely it’s own little niche sub-genre of Progressive Rock/Metal. Instrumental, “djenty” riffs, very syncopated with odd time signatures, virtuoso guitar playing (and drumming too) jazz influenced, fused with ambient and electronic textures and often with a very warm almost Summer like and nostalgic vibe/atmosphere. I’d recommend Plini’s song Handmade Cities, that song is amazing. His music is more “musical” than Polyphia’s in my opinion. I just think he has better riffs and his songs feel more like a story than a shred fest. Highly recommend and his music is very beautiful and emotional too

[@jordanaut]

Also highly recommend David Maxim Micic - Who Bit the Moon. Another beautiful, emotive and well written song in this same niche Prog genre

[@essenceofanarchony8892]

The thing with polyphia songs for me is the first time I hear a song I’m normally like “it’s ok but I don’t think I get it” then if I listen to it a few more times by the third time I’m like “this song is killer!” It’s like my mind needs some time to take it in and learn to appreciate it.

[@bry.nine.]

Yeah if you aren’t used to it, it can just feel like a wall of noise.

[@JiTiAr35]

Polyphia plays music for musicians?? I disagree. Recent Polyphia is very "poppy" for musicians. Take a listen to Neurotica. It's like there is a pop singer in there. And don't even mention their ABC song 😁

[@theYuGiOhseasonzeroguy]

They obviously mean in terms of technical ability

[@ludo4560]

for Steve Vai: For the Love of God Bad Horsie Tender Surrender Building the Church

[@ludo4560]

I've been bumping this in my car non stop since release, it's totally playlist. and once again, it's not to impress musicians, but it is to push boundries of music and for those with a passion for music...really need you guys to recognize that, because these guys really are bringing something new and exciting which is why they are getting so big so quickly. if they just played your regular by the numbers stuff, they wouldn't be talked about the way they are.

[@_seffx]

Nah that's just straight up disrespect for the Clays man, try playing it yourself then to see if it's as simple as u thought. :)

[@_seffx]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read to each their own😁

[@SK23.]

@@_seffx People who have no talent just have to hate on people who do 🤣 its how they cope

[@anthonlul3734]

GUYS TRUST ME YOU WILL LOVE Polyphia - Chimera (feat. Lil West) (Official Music Video) THEY DONT OVERDO IT AND THE VOCALIST POPS OFFF

[@empiremusicpromotions]

We all know what Steve Vai is capable of, and I think many were expecting him to unleash all of his tools, but, they are all professionals and it takes a professional to hold back and only offer up what the song needs. Polyphia knows what their music needs and cuts out all the unnecessary extras. This song is a 10/10.

[@fade2black244]

Vai knew what was going on, "Ego Death". He just focused on the melody. Made the song better.

[@HansenFT]

The name EGO death kind of implies restraint though?

[@empiremusicpromotions]

@@fade2black244 100% agree

[@NathanaelFosaaen]

I thought the same thing about this track, but then I listened to it 2 more times and found the groove.

[@guitearist]

I'm like 20 listens in now and it definitely has structure to it. You kind of have to let the initial shock of what you're seeing and hearing wear off before you can really pay attention to the groove.

[@billybobtexas]

Actually Steve Vai is VERY eccentric in his playing at times, beyond what maybe non guitarists would want to listen to. Extreme technicality and originality. You’ll see. Holy hell. Hes an Alien. Sounds like he purposely laid back into the groove in this tune. Its a fantastic song.

[@mistbornvin1186]

Yoooooooo!!! Tim and the bois

[@the92project]

I’d rather watch paint dry than listen to these guys. Sometimes too much showing off gets boring

[@eliorharush8804]

You guys should give Plini-Electric Sunrise a try

[@GloriouslyDead]

Tender Surrender by Steve Vai goes absolutely crazy. The amount of emotion he puts into his playing is ridiculous lol. He just bleeds passion

[@johnwatson622]

As a guitarist I agree 100% with what you said about them being musicians musicians. I don't think they play to show off and impress other people. I think they play like any other musician because they enjoy it and it's what they like. But the have them on in the car I think it would be difficult to really jam to that. It's just not what they're about. Then again Frank Zappa was very similar. Not necessarily something you jam to. But impossible to listen to without having your mind blown by how incredible they are as musicians. But that's the evolution of music. If it was the same all the time and just something you groove to it would get boring. I kind of look at this video as them acknowledging the greatness of people like Vai but then also him acknowledging their greatness and passing the torch on. As previously stated songs like the love of God will give you much more of a song structure.

[@chrisjayne4746]

Yeah same and same. Plus they’re all great musicians and all pushing each other too. It’s actually an amazing amount of music they’ve put out so far too, with an instantly identifiable sound, and so far without sounding stale at all. Top top band (for musicians). As an aside, I showed my wife ABC and she said it sounded like something a 14 year old girl would listen to. She didn’t even pick up on the music 🤣

[@oxxification]

George, when you say his playing reminds of of plucking, that's because he is. Henson uses (and constantly abuses) hybrid picking, which is a pick in two fingers, with three other fingers to pluck wild shit. He is plucking, you nailed it.

[@mausperson5854]

It's actually the same chord progression front to back. Nothing tricky in that respect. All the virtuosity on display is in showcasing what can be done when you're all savage musicians giving air and then coming with the storm as needed. This track for me is actually a creeper, growing on me with every spin.

[@TheMetalhead0283]

Tim has definitely seen a few up close

[@JKang-uu5vr]

I'm glad LiV got to this song, but... if I'm being honest, I'd have preferred them to react to ABC featuring Sophia Black instead, since both George and Ryan said they wanted to hear what having a singer on a Polyphia track would be like. This song is cool and all, but this reaction feels like a bit of a missed chance? Anyways, another modern guitar act similar to Polyphia is Plini. Plini's "Electric Sunrise" is a good starter song, I think.

[@realscience948]

Unfortunately for me…Steve Vai is still playing Frank Zappa style music, and it can be difficult to listen to! The more eccentric the music…the less harmony, melody, and structure that it will have! That’s why Joe Satriani is the best player for my ears……he is the best!

[@Arcanineisthebest]

Do ABC already it's everything you've criticized addressed. WITH LYRICS!

[@lysergicaciddiethylamide6127]

Vitalism- Pagan guitar play through is like polyphia but more metal/Djent and more structured traditionally. Highly recommend coming from a guitar player. Hope you enjoy.

[@dezzolution]

Yeah, lame same sounding, repetitive style B.S. Not impressed. Not what I'd listen to 30 years from now.

[@NowUrJustIncoherent]

I'd say Polyphia is just new. Its a genre you haven't listened to as much, so its just more foreign to vibe to. But, that being said, Steve dpes have a more classic approach, even in his alien way of playing, but he's so emotionally available in his playing, it really sucks you in.

[@JatakR17]

It's not interesting when someone who doesn't have interest on guitars do a reaction like this one

[@khalid6762]

not that my opinion is important but I’ve never enjoyed listening to stuff like this idk why, id take the simplest “worst” sabbath song over a complicated instrumental prog song or whatever this is ( no hate i know they’re extremely talented people )

[@killertom8261]

The four chords are the structure. That's why it's "ego death", it's basic. It's perfect.

[@KingNekro]

You guys didn't do Polyphia's ABC last month, which had more of a song structure and even a vocalist

[@soap850]

I don’t play any instruments and I’ve only been listening to polyphia on loop for the past few months, I actually forgot what normal music sounds like

[@chrisdubay02]

In my opinion they're talented but their music sucks. It's technical for the sake of being technical

[@shadybrain3424]

"polyphia is a band that plays for musicians" nope, they are a band that dupes people that dont know anything about guitar or music into thinking they are good at those things.

[@MatthiasCorvinu]

Tender Surrender and Bad Horse are my two favorite songs by Vai. Must listens

[@naxedgt2053]

Sterile music. They got their own sound but it does nothing for me since it looks like they value technicality way more than sending a message.

[@bowser8375]

This band is technically talented, but they are kind of a one trick pony. All their shit sounds the same....

[@footlongfabo]

This band gets in their own way. Too concerned with writing pretentious flashy shit with no substance.

[@vidmohit4684]

I was very much on the too technical to enjoy train but then I ended up seeing them live because I was curious and it changed everything. They really can play their music and they have some vibey more groove based jams such as "nasty" or "the worst" which are the songs I tend to enjoy the most.

[@WishMount]

It's funny because Polyphia have some of the most effective song structures- main melody/chorus to begin the song then a progression before a nice bridge to lead back into the chorus. It's just masked by outrageous talent.

[@Ky0shin]

Left guy def has a sharpie beard. Don't tell me that's not drawn on. (Beautifully tho)

[@BockwinkleB]

Sounds like a computer glitching out from a Black Midi file.

[@azuthal]

You did this song but skipped abc which is everything you guy want from them..

[@M4lkavian]

Polyphia has long since bordered into the realm of technical wankery guitar

[@ethancorner16]

Please do after the burial, lost in the static, collapse or catacombs

[@robertsmith262]

He picks, plucks, slaps, and shreds all seemingly simultaneously.😮

[@IrenESorius]

DIRTY LOOPS - WORK SHIT OUT. PLEEEEEASE,, 🍻🍻🥰🥰👍‍‍👍‍‍

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

The only thing worse than that’s dude’s nose is are his tattoos, these guys look like tweakers

[@abhaypraveen8100]

These guys should react to archspire ...it would make a good video

[@theivoryflame]

Damn, early! If ya'll haven't, you should check out Black Dahlia Murder-Warborn

[@mxrandolph4539]

I like Polyphia, but all their songs sound the same.

[@ludo4560]

if you do any more Polyphia, check out Amour and Culture Shock, those are less plucky and a bit simpler, while very catchy and memorable, or even James Franco (yes named after the actor lol) which is more upbeat and fun and maybe "normal". if those don't get to you nothing will and you may aswell move on for a while.

[@robashley2860]

Steve Vai also discovered and launched Devin Townsend career. That wasnt on that list you read, but wanted you to know. EDIT: Steve Vai is definitely a showman musican for musicians too though! You guys need to do "For the Love of God" PLEASE EDIT EDIT: You want to do a reaction of this one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3rViKyQZbCNq80

[@isctaylor109]

Check out ABC by Polyphia