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😀

[@joshuabatchelor471]

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

[@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

[@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 😀😀

[@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.

[@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!

[@AndJustlceForAII]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mohammeduddin1720]

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

[@IcefireC67]

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

[@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

[@meowsoserious8717]

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

[@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..

[@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???!

[@displeased-cat]

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

[@jmediabuzz3589]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Runedragonx]

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

[@bulo1063]

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

[@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

[@animegazone]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@TheBlueFavorites]

Drum is awesome too.

[@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!

[@WastelandBowman]

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

[@EthanBalkfield]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Gizfreek]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@tootallforyou112]

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

[@Supersonicboom7]

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

[@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.

[@sidshekar]

keep smiling brother :)

[@chandlerGameFreak753]

We Shall All Smile! :)

[@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.

[@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

[@CaliRoseKnows27]

So beautiful! Fantastic job!

[@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 :)

[@mulletdxddy2098]

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

[@sidshekar]

28 weeks later theme pls :)

[@spirititi2303]

+siddharth shekar Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!

[@indeed7289]

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

[@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

[@PeterMcNeil61]

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

[@jinjalord]

The sheer passion of it all 🙌🏽🔥💪🏽 from the way you interpret the music, the chord progessions, the godlike chops, but above everything else witnessing the journey and the high you get after executing a lick - Priceless 👌🏽⚡🤘🏽

[@bekowiec2623]

If requiem for a dream had a happy ending:

[@PicsartDudes-qf9zh]

older than 93% of youtube

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@stevepaytosh3652]

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

[@EvanBelli]

I have been watching these videos almost daily for 10 years. commented love from hundreds of different accounts. this man is an absolute legend. when did he last post a video?

[@eepfoxy8909]

Listen to this while speed-running on L4D :3

[@okumakage4090]

vraiment genial, bravo l'artiste!

[@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.

[@Springbonnie10838]

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

[@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

[@VCBird6]

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

[@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:

[@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.

[@sloth_e]

Sounds like a trivium song that isnt yet wrtten.

[@XTSY]

2:50 Exodus

[@CryingZombie666]

Exactly, Brain Dead.

[@MegaYoyo911]

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

[@kinkorev]

You never cease to amaze me. bro. Fucking awesome

[@jmichaelbell5434]

Once upon a lifetime or two ago, in a Burgh named Pitts, in the months following the falling of the Two Towers, there played a band, numbered Sixty-Four, by name. When performing live, the guitarist would bleed in the Requiem during a solo that always brought down the house. I’m not alone in saying that they exemplify the power and importance of supporting local music. I’d hoped they’d have been given a chance to gain a wider audience. I don’t know where they are now, but my life is made richer by their work. If anyone knows what became of this power quartet, lemme know.

[@RadiantDawn]

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

[@lexilla84]

YES PLEASE DO GREMLINS!

[@aaronschmkr2349]

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

[@ginadavis5187]

È l'effetto cavallo 🐎 che nitrisce 🐴

[@berglundo]

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

[@princevegeta5907]

The moment he smiles in his cover gives me inspiration and concentration to focus on my guitar practices and make me say like,"YES!!!! THIS IS MY LIFE AND I HAVE TO BE HAPPY WHAT I AM DOING!!" Thanks 331Erock say 45 If u think this inspiration is best thing and IT MAKES US TO NEVER FORGET THE ART OF MUSIC

[@Hiishamz]

That smile, that God damn smile.

[@ScottBowman1]

oh my god this is a fucking masterpiece

[@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

[@FenrizBelial]

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

[@duk7831]

Where is duo with Lindsey Stirling?????

[@PUl2PL3DRANK]

That would be awesome! :D

[@timothyfloogle]

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

[@ailtonkarlos9832]

que dom impressionante ,perfeito man \M/

[@thomle9703]

Who's in your profile picture?

[@gabrielnieves3972]

his smile makes everithing better lol

[@christobaliancantu7112]

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

[@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.

[@TheMosquitoHunter]

Metal Slug 2 first stage theme meets metal. Please.

[@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

[@joshuabirchfield5959]

Badass. I've been listening to a lot of leapfrog studios Leo doing covers. Dude you rock and to see someone smile and having fun makes the video even better. Thanks

[@MarisaFloyd]

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

[@Juliesd14]

marisatbh x)

[@Fujisaur]

Look we all want him to marry us,

[@Sandeeprudram]

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

[@kierankeattch3727]

Idk why but this brang a tear to my eye

[@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

[@FireBlaster3000]

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

[@NKP723]

MY EARS BLEED FROM THE AWESOMES

[@jamesp.3220]

This would make a great opening song to an anime!

[@lsedanolg]

James P. wish granted

[@gorealicious8621]

in love, favorite classical mixed with my favorite type of music! :) You are something else!!!

[@umbratherios5614]

oh goodness, eargasms to be had.

[@dinkules]

This sounds like something you'd hear on a DBZ soundtrack

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

I agree! DBZ is one of my favorite!

[@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

[@OtherDalfite]

Unreal how good this is. Im not even a metal fan much myself. You completely killed this