Requiem for a Dream (Lux Aeterna) Meets Metal

[@dutchierides5286]

this dude is the happiest guitarist i've ever seen.

[@MartinoRodrigeuo]

word, all his videos he has the biggest smile on his face.

[@Hikkikomoru]

I guess he just loves playing guitar. You really shouldn't even start if you don't.

[@intellexx]

I think the smiling is a natural uncontrollable reaction when you play something that sounds good. I do the same thing when I play and the better it sounds to me, the bigger the smile

[@doffy6543]

who wouldnt be happy if they could play guitar like that xD

[@swordsmancs]

I have more of a frown because the better the music, the harder it is to play, the more I focus on my music, and the less my face does anything. Like really, the only reaction I get when I get to a good part on my Timpani music are goosebumps.

[@korkabe9ba]

Remix: heavy metal Music: sad Guitarist: happy

[@eirinivarnava]

😂😂

[@alihasanijalilian216]

=)))))

[@spyv6603]

@@eirinivarnava ελληνίδα

[@eirinivarnava]

@@spyv6603 Ναι Ελληνίδα😍

[@jinjalord]

🤣💀😂😂 Spot on

[@neonoir-o7v]

I`ve decided it now. the genre is Happy metal, see how he`s smiling all the time and having pure fun to play with these godly skills. awesome !

[@generalrubbish9513]

Imagine if he did a collab with The8BitDrummer. The happiest guitarist and the happiest drummer

[@andreavultaggio4797]

He had only Just a Little spliff before recording the video, Just awesome I love this guy😀

[@sionnaich8340]

aww, he's so happy.

[@hnintida7324]

Wof Banazeraf shut up

[@scorpion6438]

himself kicks😃

[@ianryan2058]

If you were playing that awesome riff you'd be happy too have a good day my friend 😀😀

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

1:16 - 1:27 was so raw. I literally started applauding at 3 AM.

[@timothyfloogle]

Viktor Stagnetti and why wouldn't you? is there no greater response to a magnificent performance.

[@yt-sh]

I almost skipped this part, thanks

[@Turan_U.]

Same here

[@butitsinsanelydistracting]

Qqaaaaa

[@joshuabatchelor471]

While i was watching this a message popped up and said my phone was overheating

[@NymphetaminexXxGrrrl]

It is COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE not to smile until your face hurts, watching this guy play! i have never seen anyone get so into the music! it is truly contagious! thanks for the videos, and thanks for this song! one of my all time favorites :D NymphetaminexXxGrrrl

[@vexaken8955]

You must not have seen Nightwish live.

[@NymphetaminexXxGrrrl]

Vexaken No i am sadly lacking in concert experiences...only been to two concerts, and one mosh. do you mean to say that someone actually exceeds this level of enthusiasm?

[@vexaken8955]

+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl I highly recommend you look into them. And not really, but it shows that the music has a connection to the musician as opposed to just making music for money.

[@vexaken8955]

+NymphetaminexXxGrrrl Deeply apologize, I misread what you asked. Yes I do think that someone exceeds this level of enthusiasm. His enthusiasm is great, but Nightwish exceeds this level.

[@NymphetaminexXxGrrrl]

Vexaken right on :) i am familiar with Nightwish, i used to listen to them all the time, i just never saw them live. will have to check it out.

[@StormDainProductions]

I saw the link and thought, "No way he can turn Lux Aeterna into metal." I stand corrected. Oh, and...ASS TO ASS!!!

[@NickSheridanVids]

+Storm Dain Productions I thought there was no way that I could correct my posture using a leg adjustment. *I STAND CORRECTED*

[@pdlc3581]

+Storm Dain Productions I said exactly the same thing just now.

[@ابراهيمالحربي-ب9ع]

he just did ^^

[@stiffzombie1537]

I know it's pretty baby, but I didn't bring it out for air...

[@MrFredstt]

+Blake Olivas XD

[@robertwelliver3717]

Love watchin' this dudes facial expressions as he plays!! You can just tell that he Loves jammin' out, and it also shows through how awesomely he jams the songs and tunes he picks. Props Dude, for real!

[@teok5665]

Robert Welliver he be like "I'm owning this shit, look at me y'all!"

[@StrangeThingsHappenInAmerica]

Robert Welliver I totally agree!

[@TheScarletWing2490]

The best part about your videos is seeing how much you enjoy making these songs. I respect people who love what they're doing.

[@Ultrasound700]

This sounds like it's supposed to be a theme song to a really epic show.

[@Ultrasound700]

No, but I've heard of it. I feel rather foolish as of now. Still, epic music.

[@jadevalentine8869]

agreed Ultrasound700

[@mindsprawl]

It is, it's called fuck the system show, your in it.

[@bakopshanel1144]

This is the music used for the combat between Gozilla and Megaguirus. Look up the video. If it hasnt been removed, though, last time I checked, it could only be seen on computer.

[@VvLOGiKvV]

***** the best movie that I've seen that I'll never watch again

[@DeadPixel1105]

I just have to say that this song goes perfectly with playing some classic DOOOOOOOM!!!!

[@abdelouery4114]

+Jarod Smith Classic DOOM FTW ;)

[@ReinbowRose3606]

Jarod Smith Finally, another person with appreciation for the classics

[@beanieman3461]

In the Doomone mod for Doom this song is in it

[@AndJustlceForAII]

I love his attitude,he's smiling and looks happy the whole time playing.Awesome stuff.

[@aCidNow]

My opinion is that this cover is your opus magnum, after that i've heard many 10/10 covers from you but non of them were so superb like this one. Applause!

[@charlie172011]

agreed.

[@jameswebb76]

This is the one I still come back to after 10 years so definitely agree

[@mohammeduddin1720]

HE'S FACE!!! HE'S ALWAYS SMILING AT HIS GUITAR LIKE (FK THIS SHT THIS IS EASY)

[@jmediabuzz3589]

the happiness of your face is so beautiful to see, well played dude! keep it up :)

[@SokoCofi]

Why don't we spread this video? Share it as much as we can, everyone who has taste in music (either if they don't listen to this genre) would love this, this is high quality and awesomly done thing!

[@annaliviadanielle]

God, Requiem for a Dream is the most fucking depressing film ever created. Hearing this just brings back bad memories. You sir did a great job.

[@lordbear90two]

I saw the movie when I was in JOB CORPS back in 2011....it definitely made me wanna steer clear of drugs that's for sure!

[@EmoHokage]

When I was in my depressed douche bag kid phase I listened to this song so much... the original not the metal one, which is bad ass.

[@pmmmsvd5383]

You should watch Grave of the Fireflies...

[@cmares5858]

They made us watch that in a film class... can't say that I love the movie but its definitely stuck with me for years.. bad memories for sure.

[@WM01129]

cmares5858 yeaaaaahhh..

[@meowsoserious8717]

the best thing is that you're all the time smiling while you're playing :)

[@IcefireC67]

ITS BEEN 8 YEARS!! I watched this dude back in middle school! Love you man! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@JulianEmdon]

A smile goes along way.. My 'guitar mouth' looks like a frowning old dead guy lying in an open casket. I need to work on my guitar smile then I'll be cool like 331Erock!

[@TheModernwarfare2009]

If the end of the world was happening, I would play this song, because it would make meteorites, earthquakes, all the bad things that would kill us more dramatic and soothing. As a fire ball would be coming down the street, this song playing in the background would make closing my eyes, accepting my death more dramatic and the best death possible. Just imagine your final moments when 3:41 starts.

[@bacterialover]

HeroicSage Then beat the meteorites and fireballs into submission.

[@gooey4347]

that would be epic, dude.

[@DrAmoveo]

This string of comments is why I know when the zombie apocalypse/armageddon/ect finally happens some bad as people will emerge lol

[@xxmusicxprodigyxx]

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[@Coating1]

That was so fucking metal I don't know what to do anymore.

[@zapspiders92]

I was going to compliment the awesomeness of this song, but I don't think words exist that can accurately express just how awesome this was.

[@andreivlad7295]

I've just seen Messi with long hair playing Requiem for a Dream on a rock guitar. COULD ANYTHING IN THE WORLD BE BETTER THAN THIS???!

[@CoveofEzzy]

Metal solves all problems of life!

[@HeyLittleBitty]

otto Violence does

[@dalton8921]

HeyLittleBitty War is the Answer.

[@ThePuma1707]

Yeah, Swords, Guns, Pencils

[@dalton8921]

@@abdulrahmanfayoumi4300 Look up the song dude

[@CerealExperimentsMizuki]

I wish.

[@XavianJohnson]

That wink had me question my sexuality for a moment.

[@Mister_Insanity1]

Xavian Johnson This has to be the greatest comment ever. XD

[@Juliesd14]

Xavian Johnson XD

[@MRedDragonO1]

Don't worry bro, i got an awkward boner too

[@mischa0719]

Xavian Johnson Lmao 😂

[@lordvartak]

Cool i thought i was the only one ! XD

[@displeased-cat]

I love it how you smile while playing guitar :) how long do you play now?

[@Runedragonx]

At first this started sounding like something out of the X-Files... then it slowly turned into Doom

[@DayneV11]

You know what I think would be pretty freaking sweet? I would love to see you play something from Eric Whitacre. Maybe something like Sleep, October, Nox Aurumque, or Water Night. Those songs are phenomenal the way they are, but I think it would be AMAZING if you did a cover of them. That would require many different recordings; but knowing you, I know you'd find a way to make it work. :) you might want to try it out. Take a slow, serene piece, and turn it around into a metal masterpiece.

[@Lowoki]

Agree

[@thealmightyloafbloke7100]

Play this song during a hectic match of Smash Bros.

[@aydenbean1645]

The Almighty Loaf Bloke hell yeah!

[@chadgeary2653]

The Almighty Loaf Bloke Or storming the beaches or Normandy

[@mr.bishopproductions7648]

Or Doing Megaman X4 Boss rush

[@kjetil3068]

spartanace13 Haha, the most fucked up comment of the year. Just love it!!!

[@SmithsCrhronicles]

+spartanace13 well.... i've been there, more like it i was blackmailed by the cousin when i was 6 yrs old... had to do all of her friends as well they were all like 7 years older then me... i was the king... the sadness part came in when i got my ass belted by everyones parents (even though it wasn't my fault, i was only 6 =P)

[@WastelandBowman]

Dude, you're the happiest guitar player ever. Awesome piece.

[@bulo1063]

Year 2017 and I still listening it. This man fucking knows how to play guitar.

[@EthanBalkfield]

Just look at this guy smiling and enjoying himself! It's uncanny!

[@sumott497]

When I listen, I imagine alien battles with F-22 raptors outfitted with railguns and tanks with rotating 120mm vulcan cannons.... thank you for that image.

[@Gangster88232]

120mm? Wtf? Allienn shit kick ass A 10 with 30 mm M61 Vulcan. Railgun is gay, for scifi comic, bro. Stormfire of lead and uran is for this song...

[@biggusballuz5405]

All the aliens need to do is to create rain, F22s can't fight in rain, hahahaha, piece of scrap metal.

[@ToaArcan]

Gangster88232 Railguns are technically a thing already, they're just hilariously impractical, for two reasons: 1) Size. In order to have decent range, the two tines that give the weapon its name have to be enormously long. 2) Heat. The things get so hot that they tend to melt themselves.

[@hi_fox]

Dan Gleeson Coilgun > Railgun

[@Gangster88232]

lhallx Idiot, basicly, you dont nothing about physics basement. Rails are more effective.

[@sidshekar]

keep smiling brother :)

[@chandlerGameFreak753]

We Shall All Smile! :)

[@TheBlueFavorites]

Drum is awesome too.

[@PeterMcNeil61]

Good to see someone destroy a work of art with some outrageous shredding lol very very good, awesome, I loved it.

[@aardithefennecwolf1125]

I was listening to this over and over again earlier while fighting 2 legendary dragons I spawned on Skyrim. Ah, that was the most epic fight I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing cover, though!

[@kangarooshorts7275]

this would make great dark souls/blood borne fight music

[@DanielSanta166]

This guy is awesome. He does awesome work , and i really love that he keeps smiling , his smile make the whole video even better than someone who just stares with a fixed face at the guitar with no facial expression. That dude rocks

[@ferrisbueller9991]

Haven’t seen your stuff in a while, just realized I wasn’t subscribed like I was so many years ago. Well I changed that. Have so much love for your work and the era I was a part of originally hearing such.

[@Supersonicboom7]

Haha this guy looks like he is having so much fun, that's the right way to perform! This guy is awesome!

[@sidshekar]

28 weeks later theme pls :)

[@spirititi2303]

+siddharth shekar Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!

[@indeed7289]

+siddharth shekar its called in a house in a heart beat

[@Gizfreek]

best requiem for a dream cover beside the one from the lord of the rings trailer

[@animegazone]

3 things I like from your video: 1. your music 2. your smile 3. your smile

[@ianryan2058]

love this could quite happily listen to this guy all day. you are 1 sick talent eric. you should do tours if youre not already man

[@hossa7694]

Bro you're the most amazing guitarist i have ever seen , i guarantee that there is no better cover for requiem for a dream better than this cover . I have a request if you can play voice of the soul for death and download it please man i'd appreciate it .. Big ups and keep up the goodwork

[@bekowiec2623]

If requiem for a dream had a happy ending:

[@stevepaytosh3652]

Erock: here's my idea of Lux Aeterna as a metal song Metallica 10 years later: hold my non -alcholoic beer

[@CaliRoseKnows27]

So beautiful! Fantastic job!

[@rubengroet2999]

you gotta do '"always look on the bright side of life meets metal" that would be so awesome

[@ludwigmory7623]

ruben groet or maybe the Benny Hill song

[@okumakage4090]

vraiment genial, bravo l'artiste!

[@kixie441]

I play guitar and I don't even have drums, but they are the reason i am always coming back to watch this video. Honestly this track has one of the best drums i've ever heard. Almost as good as Lars

[@superplumb4]

erock you are truly awesome. i am 67 and love rock but you take it to a new dimension i listen to your playing and i am amazed....top player ...go get some

[@risingphoenixqs]

And I'm 18 and I agree Erock just straight up rocks \m/

[@jsmythib]

67! Before plastic and real transistors! Im 42 its my job to taunt you a lil :) This guy is amazing..I expect to see him around for the rest of my duration :)

[@VCBird6]

Listened to this while shaving...had quite the electric experience....with a MANUAL RAZOR BLADE!!! >D

[@seanhastings4432]

I literally CANNOT stop listening to this.

[@jodyoliveira8969]

I feel you man.... same here... this one and phantom .... have them saved to my faves :)

[@seanhastings4432]

I especially love the part around 1:16.

[@steffl7337]

***** yeah that was sweet sound idd

[@mrgameplay1001]

It took me a minute to remember what this song was, and then I lost it after hearing you play it. Great cover btw!

[@eepfoxy8909]

Listen to this while speed-running on L4D :3

[@samtraji1]

look at his face at 1:05 and 1:15 probably his favorite part of the track

[@piotrsmagowski9101]

+Samuel Trajano No, 1:38 to 1:43

[@11energize]

makes me so happy to see c:

[@MickDRangerX]

361 people are deaf.

[@jamiedoupe6435]

And 4 are just plain stupid

[@Mrburiedalive1]

Jamie Doupe and 1 person pressed the wrong button

[@jsmythib]

367 people went into epileptic shock and mis clicked. :)

[@joehunt1980]

All had their headphones up far too high! lol

[@345superrichard]

That number is now 408

[@tootallforyou112]

Reminds me of better times. Glad I looked this up again.

[@Hiishamz]

That smile, that God damn smile.

[@kinkorev]

You never cease to amaze me. bro. Fucking awesome

[@gabrielnieves3972]

his smile makes everithing better lol

[@mikesandster]

Can’t tell you how many times over the last few years I’ve watched this. Fucking rock on man!! You look so genuinely happy playing it’s COVIDly infectious

[@XTSY]

2:50 Exodus

[@CryingZombie666]

Exactly, Brain Dead.

[@MegaYoyo911]

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flashn00b]

DOOM:ONE's Hydroponics Lab brought me here.

[@saifulshahrin677]

Do you know where I can possibly get the music file?

[@ethancknight]

Exactly why I'm here.

[@DOOMGABR]

и я тоже / me too :D

[@IvanDracoHAILTOTHEKINGBABY]

Same xD

[@BlaZinRedneck115]

My balls exploded due to the epicness of this cover

[@Vadem_Black]

okay..the song cover is awesome but you should probably get that checked out tho...

[@User-qn7cz]

LOLLL

[@MrSoldierwho]

It wasn't the song it was steroids

[@gabrielburgess5387]

This comment hurt me.

[@BlaZinRedneck115]

Gabriel Burgess imagine the pain I'm in

[@Springbonnie10838]

Found this song in a godzilla video when i was 4, thank you for the nostalgia

[@duk7831]

Where is duo with Lindsey Stirling?????

[@PUl2PL3DRANK]

That would be awesome! :D

[@timothyfloogle]

he has covered crystallize kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYXMgYGaetOBgKc

[@aaronschmkr2349]

yup I'm back... that dimebag squeal at 3:39 tho

[@ginadavis5187]

È l'effetto cavallo 🐎 che nitrisce 🐴

[@Dr.Indalecio]

Take the intro to attack on titan, Loop it two or three times with no sound, with this playing.

[@ryanegeler6059]

YOU SIR! Are a fucking GENIOUS! xD

[@Dr.Indalecio]

Ryan Egeler Thank you. I am to please. :D

[@Light-qx8iq]

***** You are a genius.

[@RamblinRick_]

Someday, I want to see Eric perform live. It would be the most awesome two hours ever. How does he NOT have a recording contract? How is he not in a band?

[@fbhager]

+777scubadiver Maybe he doesn't want to be? I think he might just be happy doing KZbin videos of covers. Being in a band would mean he produces less stuff for KZbin.

[@PicsartDudes-qf9zh]

older than 93% of youtube

[@Sandeeprudram]

you r too gud mate! keep it up bro \m/

[@MarisaFloyd]

That wink at the beginning made my heart melt... marry me??😂😍

[@Juliesd14]

marisatbh x)

[@Fujisaur]

Look we all want him to marry us,

[@thinkingmonkey8083]

- Sees something in the corner with strings on it. - Says "I wonder if I can play that thing?" - Proceeds to play like a true guitar god. - Smiles throughout. "Hells yeah! It's easy!" - Hendrix and Clapton are like "WTF?"

[@ScottBowman1]

oh my god this is a fucking masterpiece

[@umbratherios5614]

oh goodness, eargasms to be had.

[@sloth_e]

Sounds like a trivium song that isnt yet wrtten.

[@mulletdxddy2098]

the smiling in every video gets me every time, it’s nice seeing you enjoy what you do. You rock man \m/

[@RadiantDawn]

Hey, can you do the theme to "Gremlins?"

[@lexilla84]

YES PLEASE DO GREMLINS!

[@sator666666]

Wspaniałe!

[@berglundo]

I would also be smiling if I could play like that :)

[@JaggedBird]

Imagine this playing during the drug fest montage Tyrone, Harry and Marion had. I love the original sound track but it’s just a thought. Beautiful job, Erock. The wink also never fails to make me smile

[@kierankeattch3727]

Idk why but this brang a tear to my eye

[@amazahmido]

I love all your videos except this one cause this lux aeterna is one of sadest music i have heard and you just make it like a partie it is death music and you give it a life The good thing in lux aeterna is it is a sad son but yours is not like it at all

[@desert_jin6281]

I like a motivational lux aeterna for a change... there are enough good covers for the "sad" version. This one is a pleasant surprise.

[@robertocanchola3334]

Now we know what do if Kirk Hammet dies

[@hugobarbosa9330]

Roberto Canchola ZINC098 Absolutely ! 😜

[@CodamATW]

Roberto Canchola ZINC098 I swear to you this guy is so much better than hammett

[@akdiwi1jkssk717]

acutally he may can be a good guitartist for dream theater at least he will remind us of those days when portnoy was having fun while playing

[@akdiwi1jkssk717]

and by the way that will happened only if john petrucci leave dream theater which i don't think it will

[@kanethronder5616]

Oh mate, the energy you share with us mere mortals is a welcome relief from what is life. If ya every travel through the Australian opals fields, give me a buzz, would be keen to put up in a shack and have a jam, I'm a pianist. Long time fan of lux aeterna, learning Clint Mansels version at the moment. Keep the wicked smile and energy flowing mate, the world needs it.

[@jamesp.3220]

This would make a great opening song to an anime!

[@lsedanolg]

James P. wish granted

[@jakelong452]

haha alot of people think of an epic anime fight :D

[@sotgun1]

YOU DON'T KNOW ME!!!!!

[@jakelong452]

Sotiris Manouilidis Good for you :)

[@jakelong452]

***** whitch one?

[@dreadgear9683]

One piece or more of full metal alchemist.

[@jakelong452]

Dioxylin Rogue very nice luffy vs lucci and like every fight in fma :)

[@ailtonkarlos9832]

que dom impressionante ,perfeito man \M/

[@thomle9703]

Who's in your profile picture?

[@FenrizBelial]

There has barely been a song more iconic than Lux Aeterna. An awesome tribute to one of the greatest songs ever composed.

[@Iscaria666]

Epic!

[@liloufabreza4731]

jaloux

[@Iscaria666]

Lilou Fabreza Me or you?

[@FireBlaster3000]

Holly fudge! ._. Can't believe my ears, dis music is da B0$$!!!

[@rhianonamour1552]

super il assure le mec bravo

[@rhianonamour1552]

MERCI

[@sushyr5428]

Il joue trop bien ... *.*

[@rhianonamour1552]

oh oui

[@dimus117]

Il est même incroyables O-o

[@rhianonamour1552]

oh oui il adore et moi aussi

[@christobaliancantu7112]

My wife loves this song and you freaking blew her mind with your take on this! Keep on shredding brotha!

[@NKP723]

MY EARS BLEED FROM THE AWESOMES

[@marinastepanova3347]

Нереально просто! Впечатляет!

[@RealJohnnyG]

This song is fucking amazing.

[@vocantemofficial-6655]

Obviously I’m late to seeing this, but this has been one of my favorites for years. Adding to my playlist of stuff I watch regularly!!