Sarah Longfield - Cataclysm (official play-through video)

[@jasongraham4425]

Sarah's been becoming one of my favorite musicians of all time over the last few years. She's definitely one of the best out there today. One of the OGs imo.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Great work, Sarah!

[@niteshades_promise]

SpectreSoundStudios this man knows talent! i think im supposed to insult you but your knowledge is way to precious to disrespect you.🍻

[@rodrigozamo]

Fuck you Glenn! I love you

[@wgerd98]

I'd cup her mic! 🌮🚿🍆😘

[@DrSlick]

Jesus loves you

[@geoffpeters5802]

fuckn simp

[@TheHAA1996]

Wow didnt know she was signed here

[@SteelSkin667]

It probably is very recent. That's great, I hope it enables a European tour.

[@niclastname]

They released another song of hers 6 months ago.

[@shadowbrisbane]

she's currently touring with Wintersun during their US tour apparently (according to wintersun's tour lineup poster)

[@WalrusDoom]

Gordon Wright why? It’s hot

[@riffsfromtheabyss666]

@@WalrusDoom lmfao! His name made me laugh hard af

[@Bumblefoot]

Fantastic!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@ImOldGreggg]

Legit nothing in this world better than Sarah Longfield. Massive fan.

[@millennium1578]

Man...the hate people dish out online is ridiculous lol. Good job my dear. Everyone is a critic...the harshest are those with no personal accomplishments to speak of.

[@KaiisKlips]

I always get an endless sporadic/ dream theater vibes with Sarahs songs. And that my friends is an epic feeling.

[@b.entranceperium]

I've developed a great taste for this music. People and less talented guitarists will whine and complain about the lack of blues roots and the technicality and that's OK. Stay stagnant. This music evokes mystery a lot of those people will never be able to understand.

[@fredlong1732]

B. Tranceperium Big_head - very well said....some people can only live in the present.....

[@dftns19]

KZbin comments are literally the worst place on the internet. This was fantastic and even people who liked it find shitty things to say. Unbelievable.

[@mr.e0311]

@Jobje Rabbeljee you just proved the posters point.. Literally. Fkn doooooosh noodle.

[@SaucePussy]

I disagree

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

Well said.

[@Almarad]

Welcome to the internet

[@Spacecookie-]

It's not bad, and you'd not find my mother ever trying to listen to it. That's mainly because she's dead though. Did I mess up on the positivity side of that comment there?

[@thewitchking84]

wait, this ain't Rob's channel :D

[@Jakromha]

Neither is she playing ukulele.

[@animerandomness]

lol

[@YouTubeViolates1A]

Rob's highly talented and all, but I prefer the way she plays.

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Great composition! Love the footage too!

[@jasonstallworth]

Extremely cool, and cool video!

[@irlrp]

I listened to this song at least 100 times and i still can't get enough of it

[@captainbeaver_man903]

Just got tickets to see you in Michigan in November. I can't wait! I hope you stay safe and healthy for your upcoming shows!

[@jacksonmacpherson2718]

WOAH...this reminds me exactly of the first time i heard CAPO and discovered Tosin Abasi. Now ive discovered Sarah "Shredder" Longfield. More please!

[@foldingpapers5574]

*CAFO?

[@jacksonmacpherson2718]

@@foldingpapers5574 yes indeed CAFO, good catch!

[@Soulgazer100]

Discovered Sarah 3 months ago - since then have played this song over 100 times - never tire of listening - it feeds right into your soul ....

[@kestergascoyne6924]

Interesting classical music vibe. This song is actually pretty interesting. I feel like something about the production kinda robs it of life though. It's definitely a far more interesting vibe than previous work.

[@Corranhorn122]

This is intense, engaging, and refreshing all at once. Its captures that spirit of metal that got me into it in the first place. Beautiful work, keep it up.

[@hankward2814]

The world needs more songs like this

[@f1amesoff]

No

[@Aoichanpiano]

@@f1amesoffyes

[@cruentis8807]

Ahhhh Yessss. My Daily Season of Mist morning coffee.

[@RudyAyoub]

2:22 special providence anyone? Sounds exactly the same

[@InanlmazOrumcekAdam]

Hi bro

[@CesarSandoval024]

Or Tempting Time

[@bbilia]

bro

[@sparklepunkenthusiast]

bro did you write this

[@TomWilliams134]

Cool video for a cool song. Super hyped for the 13 Oct show in Worcester!

[@killa0185]

It blows my mind how she goes from riffing to tapping so seamlessly....I got to practice.

[@mattsanchez4893]

Love the way she mixes this up, keeps you guessing

[@georgestevens1502]

Most interesting instrumental music now. Takes instrumental sounds to new places. Always fresh and engaging. Breathtaking chops.

[@NiflheimMists]

The dynamic aspect of the song makes it interesting. Ignore the haters in the comments.

[@darkdudironaji]

Very clear AAL influence in this one.

[@strangersun7721]

Hey I know that place. It's my hometown Madison! Killer playing. Keep shredding.

[@CarrieC739]

I was trying to figure out where this was, thanks!

[@Oilid]

There was Vanessa Paradis for Channel. Now, there's Sarah Longfield for Standberg! 😉 Bien joué les gars de Season of Mist !!!

[@Hahvayz]

seriously the point at 1:17 gets stuck in my head so often some of the most beautiful shit ive ever heard

[@MICKSHRED]

I love it so much, she just inspired me. sounds like an extention of the first animals as leaders but it's her own flare to it.

[@DGITS]

Sarah ... you are f***ing AMAZING!

[@kageroyami]

Wow, is nice seeing her signed here.

[@charlesboyle9223]

Wow! Just Wow! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@NeoCestorm]

There's no denying that this sounds similar to an Animals As Leaders track but I think that speaks volumes for the skill presented here. That being said, I think you still blend that sound with your own really well. The song was excellent. I really enjoyed it. The AAL vibe is a high bar to achieve that most of us will never reach it. You wrote an awesome song , we're proud of you. Great work!

[@JJ-vl3ni]

It also has a Rings of saturn-utopia vibe

[@carlosclaptrix]

Someone stole the headstock! Very beautiful and artfully played!

[@intralimpidus6216]

sick! I'm super excited for the new album!

[@jhonnykarisma2489]

She's so good that she can play all the instruments with just one guitar, awesome

[@crunch-pg4vk]

This was filmed in Madison, WI! The two main locations are the Wisconsin State Capitol and the Monona Terrace. Both are iconic Madison buildings. See reply comment for all locations.

[@crunch-pg4vk]

0:00-0:04 with the door and green pillars is from the Wisconsin State Capitol. All four sides look similar. Map location: 43.07538,-89.38411 (Copy that into google maps to find the location). Or click the link: goo.gl/maps/6upM83mnbN42 0:05-0:06 with the lights is Monona Terrace. 43.07151, -89.38063 goo.gl/maps/7nEo6aCMgsN2 0:31-0:35 is E Wilson Steet 43.07437, -89.37889 goo.gl/maps/qzBx7AT7MnN2 0:35-0:52 is the Capitol, facing N Hamilton Street-same link as the first one 1:17-1:20 is King St near the intersection of E Wilson St: 43.07453, -89.37886 goo.gl/maps/yuqGpkZQ9AK2 1:23-1:32 is King St turning to look down E Wilson St: 43.07454, -89.37865 goo.gl/maps/2LbBdLTsroz 2:53-2:55 is a panorama of the Capitol

[@miguelsequeiraguitar]

Love it! Amazing job! Regards from Portugal! 🤘😉🤘

[@JERO11]

This is so sick! Exploring the interwebs for strandberg reviews and this pops up. I can't believe I've not heard this. I love it!! P.S. the tone from that lamp is ridiculously good. :P

[@Bobbobbymike]

Congratulations Sarah. Great song.

[@williamweeks3080]

It reminds me of Animals as Leaders. An incredible blend of artistic expression and instrumental metal.

[@rubenmedina5050]

Love your music and performance, such a great musician.

[@christophejergales7852]

Good god, what a crazy amount of hate. This song rips.

[@radstachegaming]

Anyone who disliked this is probably an angry dude in their 40s 😂 AMAZING work homie! Musically and theoretically this is insane 👏

[@f1amesoff]

I did, because I simply don't like this music )

[@original4fun]

the classic "lets hide the cable behind the statue because the guitar has to be plugged in SOMEWHERE"

[@cdagger2862]

At least someone had enough common sense to (for aesthetic purposes) plug a guitar cable into the guitar. After 40 years of music videos, people still think artists are actually "playing the song" in the video. (still) Completely oblivious to the concept of what "cherry-picked means." The herd will be the herd... Make your money sweetheart.

[@philpants44]

couldve just had a wireless pack tbf

[@loqfly]

Don't know why people are complaining, this sounds really good to me

[@niclastname]

God damn guys, Animals as Leaders didn't invent prog or tapping and they don't own the genre lol. You guys sound like people that don't listen to metal that say "All that screaming stuff just sounds the same!".

[@JohnsDough1918]

Those other people aren't referring to AAL being prog or them tapping in their songs, Nic.

[@niclastname]

Heyman Heyguys Oh, so if she wasn't tapping and wasn't as prog, people would still be complaining about it? Give me a break lol. They aren't referring to.... anything actually. Just blind accusations. Plus she's been playing this kind of music on youtube for many years. Care to list the distinctly AAL parts of this song for me? Not just things that AAL also do, things that make it an AAL song as people are saying.

[@christophejergales7852]

Just a lot off butthurt guys intimidated by a girl.

[@niclastname]

Christophe Jergales There's nothing to suggest that it has to do with her being a girl, so that's a pretty unreasonable assertion to make...

[@christophejergales7852]

Okay, i take that back. But we all watch a lot of vids, and i just see an imbalance here compared to other artists.

[@anish3183]

This is what inspired creativity sounds like. Excellent work, Sarah.

[@dayannablancomora6349]

She is perfect 😍😍😍

[@markr8690]

everyone one is a self entitled talent scout/judge. I just appreciate the music.

[@jordan3119]

Where’s that top part of her guitar at

[@windowsphone1]

behind the bridge

[@lenose7640]

They had to preform emergency surgery on the guitars head. It almost didnt make it. The guitar had a horible case on not holding tune. The wonderful guitar techs kept it alive and relocated the head ofthe guitar to below its bridge. Its a heart warming story. The guitar got its life together and now is played by an amazing guitarist. If I were the guitars mom I'd be very proud.

[@windowsphone1]

@@lenose7640 what?

[@Holagrimola]

no

[@confucamus3536]

For a serious reply, it's a strandberg, known for making headless guitars. it is her endorsement specifications

[@michaeljohnston490]

I don’t know why everyone says this sounds like AAL, sounds like Caligula’s Horse but with more shred. Looking forward to seeing you live, Sarah!

[@mrcoochielicker3079]

I love this song so much,the technical and the melodic is amazing.Its humbling just to listen to,love,love,love it☺

[@nalukful]

Mr Coochielicker nice username

[@alexandrevalente9994]

Beautiful tapping pattern ! Great sounds !

[@lewy219]

Damn, I'm early. Those jazzy slides are awesome!

[@MrSphinxster]

You are a talent. Keep it up. You have a great sense for composition.

[@NebosvodGonzalez]

Wow that's some Super Complex Tapping holy shit great job amazing solo

[@arbabasukalsar4361]

Revisting this. This is one of my all time favourite songs

[@salottin]

Some rhythm parts remind me of Ron Jarzombek

[@khellendross3573]

that outro riff reminded me alot of Ron.

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

I get a touch of Buckethead here and there. Not some much with the playing, but the form and progression of the song.

[@rogeliogarcia-cavazos3715]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@slaughtered777]

Haha not even close to the mad scientist! (I know you weren't comparing, just saying!😁)

[@locatedINnothing]

I'm here to like and support an astonishing, incredible, outstanding musician. Any of you guys think she's not good? Shame on you guys :P :P

[@SkyAce200]

Love it!!! Can't wait for the new album!! Ps: I notice the AAL influence in this track, but c'mon people, it sounds really different to their stuff. Also, you don't need to be mean if it's not your cup of tea.

[@nickhunter8704]

Very excited about new album. Sarah PLZ release it faster!!!

[@AlexLamerson]

0:45 - just Wow. Really impressive!

[@Dokkensound]

Very cool. Loved it.

[@scottkeough5620]

She's awesome

[@vincentbailon7007]

Awesome song! Your skills are top notch!

[@TheOsirix12]

2:20 animals as leaders? is that you?

[@thrashkall6876]

Very nice!! Good mix between dream theater and animals as leaders influences. Great composition.

[@AndrewSouthworth]

Sick! Reminds me of AAL, who I love.

[@jthutt5042]

Def Tosin vibe.

[@SkippingLobster]

Man, this is some legendary shredding. Sarah is as legit as it gets. I love everything about this tune.

[@Corranhorn122]

Awesome awesome awesome. I need to hear so much more of this.

[@WordsofHeresy]

The guitar goddess blesses us with another amazing track!

[@Achtung.Polizei]

This sounds more like an Animals As Leaders track than it should.

[@ryanschindler923]

Its cause she got some tapping lesson(s) from Tosin so im sure that heavily influenced her sound.

[@JohnsDough1918]

I got really hyped about what she had in store after hearing Stay Here on her channel, but the two songs released from the upcoming record, even if they are not directly influenced by AAL, made me feel the same way I feel about AAL: deep respect for the musicianship, but the production sounds just flat and inoffensive to my ears, almost anemic (which is always weird for me on a metal record), and it just ruins anything the composition could offer. It seems to be the norm for most of the djent-related artists though, so this is surely just a personal lack of taste for a constant of the genre. I hoped that being signed to a well-known label would lead her to dare and experiment a little more than what is heard on the two songs currently released. She is capable to do it (I still listen regularly to Stay Here atm), that's why I feel disappointed.

[@bignicktex]

@@JohnsDough1918 I agree. This feel led me to listen to more primitive, visceral metal styles. This prog style is very impressive and speaks to my rock conniseur tastes, but my reptile brain wants more grit.

[@Donttalktomeifyoureabot]

It sounds like a mix of AAL's first two albums, mostly Weightless. In other words, the most boring AAL album and most of us can agree about that.

[@stefan.avramov]

yep, I prefer to listen to weightless instead

[@Dajugames]

Prog music is...wait for it...progressive. Who knew right!? Influence is always there for every artist and ones who come before them. I honestly just hear Sarah's flavor of music more than any of her influences. sounds like a harder version of her last few albums. She doesn't owe anyone anything musically. This track was fun bub, keep moving forward.

[@skaldgard]

What a slap in the face ! so powerfull and full of dreams ! Keep going, Sarah, you're amazing !

[@LuisFernandez-oj6up]

You are the best

[@_Pymander]

“We’re not worthy!!”

[@grantwallace1882]

Love the tones

[@rileyioacura]

Amazing as always!!! Love everything Sarah plays she is so inspiring!!

[@sergeantslowpoke1550]

I didn’t realize how much she could give an animals as leaders vibe until now, but I mean that in a very good way. It doesn’t sound like I’m listening to aal per se but it embraces that style of music very well. I enjoyed it a lot!

[@carlwilson4375]

I can hear a Joe Satriani and Steve Vai influence in her playing. Going to buy her CD today.

[@NewGoldenAgeOfTerra]

Thanks Sarah. Well done!

[@robhinyngr5913]

Shes pretty goddamn amazing.

[@joeyburke2783]

This songs amazing, great work sarah, your beautiful

[@AlP2502]

Where is uke? Where is Rob?... 😀 Cool video, interesting music, like it☺️

[@iridios6127]

+АлЬ. П Он джентит на ритмухе, за кадром. (*______*)

[@hellNo116]

She killed him

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Pre-ordered on Bandcamp. Love you, Sarah!

[@dissonantpulse]

What city is this?

[@rickys518]

Madison, WI. Primarily at the Capitol building and Monona Terrace. She started her music career there I believe.

[@donbacker9883]

AALville.

[@jessebakken3649]

Ricky S Interesting since I’m from there (but never grew up there). Does she live in Madison currently?

[@thecamilosanchezproject]

Very proggy! 🤘

[@mcAzcrew]

Nunca había leído tan poco apoyo a una guitarrista, santo cielo...

[@patriciogonzalez5037]

Todos diciendo que se copia de aal, palurdos incultos

[@oscarhernandezgomez6833]

...yo no se leer :)

[@bryango1600]

Es que no esta tocando covers de slayer en ukulele. Ella es una buena guitarrista que se apoya de su técnica y no de enseñar piel para hacer buena musica.

[@williamsoma1961]

creo que son esa gente que prefiere un breakdown con unos chillidos o melodicos "agradables" a su oido, pero en fin si te fijas la mayoria de los musicos de ahora estan asi, como si estuviesen en otro nivel a tal punto de que ellos disfrutan de su creacion pero la "minoria" de los espectadores no. Me pasa con polyphia, chon, intervals, etc. nose capaz es la creatividad que algunos nos cuesta apreciar. Ya no veo el djent como antes. Sarah tiene una creatividad tremenda, pero para alguien que prefiere algo melodico seguro ni le guste lo de ahora

[@ericpacheco366]

Concuerdo con todos los comentarios, pero es innegable que la canción tiene en algunas partes demasiado parecido con canciones de AAL. En mi caso siento que le falta alma, la producción tampoco es la mejor con batería falsa. La chica tiene mucho talento y es virtuosa, tambien es innegable.

[@styxxhs8048]

Wow.. sarah longfield on season of mist?! Thats pretty sweet though! Hell yeah! Cant wait until the album drops!

[@montanamcgee7846]

is that a piano or a guitar? lol

[@FBHI]

EXACTLY!! Paul Gilbert does that comparison in a video.

[@АнтонКузнецов-и8ю]

It's "Giano"

[@J0shGrant]

Doesn't matter who or what it sounds like, if the song is chill just listen and enjoy it. If you're able to emulate Tosin Abasi's stuff, fair play because that's a technical challenge in and of its own. At the end of the day it's a cool bit of music, doesn't matter who or what it's influenced by, it's just someone expressing themselves and putting it out there for people to enjoy, if it's not you thing you ain't gotta listen to it.

[@martinszabo1072]

* jawdrop * Wow. Such an amazing composition. I didn´t have clue she is THAT good!

[@bobbywhiskey]

Keep up the guitar work ! Its an endless experience ! thumbs up girl !

[@kyra7891]

Amazing!!!

[@niclastname]

Looking forward to this album

[@wannabeserpento99]

I don't think this is the way she should go. Without knowing the artist I would guess AAL every time, the tone is almost identical to Tosin's.

[@doomslayer3418]

Multitudes of Tunes ,,,, SARAH is sooo down to EARTH Musician ,,,,, So many styles in one song ,,,, Real Music