Simon Neil From Biffy Clyro [2020 Rig, Booooom / Blast & More] That Pedal Show

[@andertons]

SO AWESOME.....

[@jump25ontoast]

The captain meets Simon Neil!

[@graemero5532]

@@jump25ontoast Yeh

[@bluesful]

Bloke is full of joy. It's great to watch.

[@spagomelette280]

As a drummer Simon Neil is the ideal bandmate. I would give anything to write to one of his riffs. Incredibly prolific ❤

[@tobymoorhouse]

Genuinely.. this is one of those videos where you feel like you are receiving a gift, it is that good. An absolutely awe inspiring experience. Thank you.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Toby! Felt like that in the room too. :0)

[@tobymoorhouse]

@@ThatPedalShow It definitely comes across.. good work!

[@TheOddKris]

I didn't know it was physically possible to smile for longer than an hour, now I know

[@hreiarevarsson7900]

Whenever Simon says 'Gentlemen' I smile.

[@adamfstewart81]

Simon seems like a genuinely lovely human. His song at the end really got me - such an earnest performance. Really moving - thanks for sharing him with us!

[@simonnaji]

This was great. Simon exemplifies what I most love about British musicians and artists, and what is the anthithesis of 'celebrity'culture'. No constructed personality or fashionable affectations. Just a down-to-earth, articulate and sweet-natured guy who loves what he does and wants to share it. Inspiring and comforting at the same time. Thanks all.

[@michaelsymons7975]

I adore how much this channel adores Biffy, and I'll come back for more every damn time.

[@SimmoSavvo91]

What a lovely fella. An absolute monster and beast onstage, and a gentle, fun, friendly, genuine guy every other moment and even mixed together. Biffy are totally unique and phenomenal.

[@grendelicious]

I'm American, so Biffy was never on my radar, ever, so to hear someone as insightful and knowledgeable as Simon speak and perform is great

[@grahamkelly8299]

A genuine lad, a unique and talented song writer, need more artists like this in the world. Ive always been a fan and i still remember moving to england and hearing living is a problem because everyone dies on a t.v somewherel and thinking '' man, what the hell was that''

[@RobUttley]

That was just fabulous fun. Also, on the off chance that Simon reads these - my 10 year old daughter & I were in a record shop for one of the record store days back in the summer, I was buying bits & pieces and out of the blue she asked me to get her the new Biffy album (on gorgeous blue vinyl too). I saw the band live years ago at Milton Keynes, great outdoor gig, but hadn’t heard much recent stuff, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. We brought it home, she put it on the hifi, I had to wince through a few choice Anglo Saxon words 🤣 ( I guess she hears it at school ) ... but my god it sounded house-shakingly *epic* (Cop Syrup in particular)... And now my daughter is picking away at a little nylon acoustic I bought her... and when she’s ready for a Metal Zone I’ll be there for her. (Probably still find one for £75, too). More power to your right arm, sir.

[@alexbelfitt4727]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the freshness that gave Dan and Mick's playing. Those guitars sounded incredible through that rig!

[@jrchanning]

This was such a fantastically fun show, what a top bloke Simon is, his rig is epic, that new pedal is incredible, the sounds were amazing !! :)

[@ortanchibiri]

Dudes!! I normally thank you for all the knowledge/info/wisdom... but today, I'd hug the three of you! I'd never heard Biffy Clyro before!! They're amazing!! I'm having such a blast listening to them now! Tomorrow, the drive to work and back is gonna be soooo interesting. As you say: Massive thanks!!!!

[@kjphoto]

Simon's enthusiasm is contagious. Gotta go beat the crap out of my guitar now. :-)

[@xdoctorblindx]

I'm no doctor, but I don't think cocaine is contagious.

[@niloayer]

simon is the coolest, politest person in music today,. I've met him 3 or 4 times and he was always kind and gracious. absolute legend.

[@richardreed6538]

Wow.. Just Wow. Pure, honest, real. Was having a pretty horrible day. Not so anymore. Truly, thank you.

[@milesroozen2918]

I just want to say, that at 15:37 in I've paused the video and gone to iTunes to purchase several Biffy Clyro albums without even listening to anything else haha. Never heard of Simon or his band before but as always you guys have amazing guests and help expand my music knowledge. Always cool seeing such genuine moments from the TPS team and the guests. So freakin' great. Much love!

[@bonanzoid4550]

You won't regret your purchase. You should try Biffy's newest album "celebration of endings" and "infinity land" at least!

[@mattheweastel129]

Such a great guest. Spoke with humility, honesty and so much enthusiasm. He reminded me why I love guitar music

[@thesethneal]

Me, an hour ago: "I don't think I would ever have any need for a metal zone" Me, at 55:45: "What the f**k is wrong with me"

[@n3rdg4m3r]

Me: wondering why I bought Metal zone Me after watching this episdoe: ok old chap you can have a go

[@KozmykJ]

I bought a certain plastic Metal Pedal a couple of years back as a sort of a joke. I kinda liked it ... But I don't tell anybody that ... 😉 Oops !!

[@heckengland]

Yeah, same. Ebay visited and problem solved for under 60 bucks. ;)

[@davidkeane2399]

And there are other other options with crazy bang for buck. I'll happily suggest the Marshall Jackhammer, which similarly needs a 0.005mm tweak on each knob to acheive God status...or a horrible sound.

[@KozmykJ]

@@davidkeane2399 Yup I've mirrored the sound of a Suhr Riot with the Jackhammer. Good old Dave Simpson let that little secret pedal out of the bag ...

[@seanconnorguitar5972]

I’ll never forget sitting in a friends university dorm room when someone asked if I liked Biffy. I said I’d heard of them, but never listened. On went Glitter & Trauma. I’ve been a fan ever since. It’s a rare occasion when you hear an interview like this and everything that’s being said resonates with you so strongly. “Music should make you feel” “because it fucking matters”. If it’s possible to have any more respect and admiration for an artist you already love, consider it done. Bravo gentlemen!

[@davidkeane2399]

F**in' lesson - song writing, sound, intelligence, and humility. Thank you Simon for being so wonderfully humble and gracious, and by sharing your concept of what music should be, being a massive song writing inspiration. The way these guys go about music is proper. How it should be done.

[@MrMystery666]

I dearly love listening to people like Simon, Devin and lee malia on your show. You get more out of them than most interviewers. I hope you can do more in the future by whatever means. How they think about sound, how they think of a songwriting. It’s mega inspiring

[@tramlad2]

Simon is a legend, what a man, so genuine friendly and down to earth, and a top guitar player, great video

[@manunautes1839]

I must confess i've never listened so much of biffy's material before thi ñs episode, but after seeing how true and honest simon is, i found myself actually enjoying their songs. Great.

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

I'm in the US and am just now getting into this band. They should be huge here but they aren't yet. Let's make it happen. I want to see them live. Thanks for this video!

[@infobahnpirate9713]

Would love to see them live.

[@sarahjessicaparkersnose3774]

A few years ago they played in philly in a tiny old venue as if theyre not HUGE from where they’re from. It was INSANE! When they come around the US please don’t miss them you gotta experience the biff, especially in a venue and not a big stadium sitting super far away

[@TrojanHamster]

Everything about Simon is just so open and honest. The sound, the songwriting, the interviews. It's all just saturated goodness backed by clean, open honesty. The fact that still resonates so well with people makes is brilliant. Cheers guys.

[@normalguyXD-h9w]

Absolute legend of a man This video has made me be able to listen to biffy again after 11 years, my daughter passed and at the time i was big on the puzzles album, machines was playing when I carried her in to the church and I was broken for a very long time, had “I would dig a thousand holes to lay next to you, I would dig a thousand more if I needed to” inked on my chest and I could not listen to biffy since.this video popped us and I watched it, I listened to machines again and didn’t cry or run….. Awesome video, Simon is amazing as are you guys…… biffy being played all day tomorrow to catch up

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hi Tommy. Heartbreaking story mate, can’t imagine what that must have been like, deepest condolences mate. Glad you can listen the Biffy again 🙏

[@normalguyXD-h9w]

@@ThatPedalShow I have got to see them live again now, amazing live

[@phil12323]

Music does that in a way no other medium can, doesn't it? Sorry for your loss mate. Hope life is better x

[@gorank.3634]

I`ve had the pleasure of seeing Biffy here in Slovenia a few years back in a relatively small venue (around 2000 capacity) and it was just as Dan described it - the communal experience of singing those anthemic choruses together with the crowd just brought me on the verge of tears every time!!Bring back the art of the chorus indeed.And the band was loud as hell!Great show,gents,it was truly a pleasure to watch!

[@Stevenewmansa]

What amazes me is Biffy releases so much music and its all good. The way I love this band!

[@chrisroach1180]

Dan and Mick! Because of you guys I discovered Biffy Clyro and I was fortunate enough to see them front row in a small club in San Diego in May of this year. What a show and the sound of Simon crushing it was an experience to behold. To top it off…the amount of fans I met outside the club ALL TALKING ABOUT THAT PEDAL SHOW! was really amazing. Keep it up! And Mon The Biff!!!

[@eric_herron]

I had never heard of Simon or Biffy until watching and no doubt I’m now a huge fan. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so inspired before. That acoustic song, beautiful, I honestly shed tears. Cheers and well done.

[@mattikangaskoski3544]

This was glorious. Mostly all of it, but especially the end performance -- and the post-performance performance! Let the freak flag fly! Thank you

[@stephendavidson9903]

Simon Neil is such an interesting and positive guy, this is a great interview and what a fantastic format for future interviews, ending with a song was a real gift, thanks everyone.

[@iffyclyro]

We've bought three of the buggers! :D Good god, I can't wait!

[@AlanAshcroftAA]

I must have watched this video 5 times + since released at minimum. Simon is a true artist who I could listen to all day and a lovely lad all round. Massive props to Churd for taking us through the pedal and just like the rest of the Biffy boys is a true gentleman. Great content and great interview Dan & Mick!

[@tedcondo9884]

Hi Mick! Hi Dan! Ted here! Just like TPS turning me on to Steven Wilson, I had never heard of Biffy Clyro. And just like loving Steven Wilson, I am loving Biffy Clyro. Thnx again TPS! Ted from Ewing, NJ, USA

[@johnpatchymillar8367]

I’ve been a waiting for this since the first video you guys did with Simon. He’s nothing short of the true hero for myself when it comes to all things guitar, songs and personality. May have shed a tear or two at the end of his chat with you guys. Bloody hell, Mon the Biff! Thanks for making this happen gentlemen. What an absolute blast. Can’t wait for the nest TPS Band featuring Mr Neill. 😂❤️

[@Mindartcreativity]

This was a great show. A friend showed me a Biffy Clyro album just a few months ago and I was blown away by the heavy and soft songs. Simon really is a genuine musician and guitar player.

[@arzarkel]

If you told me about a That pedal show with only two pedals in it, one if them being the Metal Zone...unexpected but great! Thank you guys!

[@AlOKaneMusic]

Best "guest show" you guys have ever made. Full credit to you. What an honest, in depth and truly wonderful interview / programme. Thanks guys - to everyone involved. Feel blessed for watching. Rock on! x

[@helmutarseparter]

Simon is so humble and ernest that belies a music genius. How he can write, sing and play those crazy time signatures yet still make them part of brilliant accessible music is beyond my ability to comprehend.

[@dewiroebuck]

A year on, and still the best video on the internet. Thanks TPS : -)

[@HushedHermit]

Simon helped me get through the first lockdown here in the UK, his Friday night live streams from his house gave me something to look forward to each week. Glad to see him back on here.

[@simonrandall5903]

What an absolute 100% solid gold fella Simon is. The look on the guys faces when they are cranking his rig is incredible . Made my day.

[@mikewohlhutter5997]

I truly enjoyed watching the pure happiness on your faces playing that rig. Much love lads.

[@Dave_Moore_Malin-Music]

Wow - that acoustic version of Space caught me off guard - superb!! A great reminder of while we love, love, love all these pedals and tones, it all comes together with a great a song! Well done fellas. Great guests and great show. It's unlikely my board will ever have a Metal Zone, but I really appreciated learning about it in context here. Also, great discussion on the EQ considerations when going from 3-piece to 5-piece live.

[@adm5017]

Simon is my hero and always will be. A humble and very lovely man.

[@neilsmith5464]

“I need to feel my brain shake”. What a fanatic show. Thank you Simon (Editing), Churd, Dan, Mick and Simon N. A joyous celebration of tone and why we all play.

[@danielleinad9860]

I randomly saw Simon, Ben and James the first time live on Roskilde 2010. My life has not been the same since then. So much joy, passion, hugs, tears.. the list goes on. You brought me and my best friends even closer. Made me buy my first guitar. Deeper bonds for life. The end performance touches me. Like the first time I heard Machines. I smile and look at the best acoustic performance I’ve ever heard you play Seeeymuuun. Looking forward to see and hear more great and genius art. So grateful. All the best. Love from Stockholm.

[@dariusliadon]

The low end of this rig in person must be absolutely unreal. I'm watching this late in the evening and it just makes me want to downtune a guitar and crank my 50W Bogen. Seriously, Simon is so much fun to watch and hear play, and I could listen to him talk about his rig, inspirations and approach to songwriting all day. Such a genuine and passionate person, and such a lovely Scottish accent, what's not to love?

[@jimhardie1980]

Simon seems like a bloody nice chap. So passionate in his thoughts towards music, and in his performance, even when he's just demonstrating some tones on KZbin channel. Buuuuuuttttt..... the winning moment for me, was the look on Dan's face when he was smashing Red through Simon's rig at the end. Top show chaps. One of my faves.

[@markt.788]

Never heard of Biffy Clyro prior to TPS - and that was a distinct pleasure. Simon, what a gentlemen, artist, and melt your face off tonal shepherd... Again, thank you boys for bringing light into an abyss of a year. Love from Canada

[@CH-rg8zp]

You will never look back! 9 albums to get stuck into.

[@AZFunk]

just love Simon's energy.

[@realgoodmind]

Simon if you read comments I put on Wolves of Winter for my 5 year old and he is a Biffy Clyro kid now. Runs around the house yelling WE ARE WOLVES!! That pedal show you guys deliver as always was wanting a follow up to the last episode with Simon on

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

One of their many quality tunes.

[@roballan5952]

Watched this first time round, landed on it again tonight surfing, love everything about this, words do do not justify how bloody good this is. Silly good.

[@kentonschroer2347]

Those camera shots on Simon that show the plexiglass shield with Dan’s reflection is glorious. I love that relegation makes me giggle. Great show gents!

[@AliasVertigo]

Wow, I was wondering about the technical aspects of the Booooom/Blast pedal ever since the news about it came out. Great interview with both Simon and Richard, thank you gentlemen for the enthusiasm...

[@pascalmai5208]

I just love Simon. How can someone not love him. Genuine, talented, inspiring and such a down to earth human being.

[@zsoltkaracsony]

Protect Simon Neil at all costs! Lovely interview, thanks guys.

[@kjphoto]

I confess that living in the States I'd never heard of Biffy Clyro until you guys. Now, clearly, I'm going to have to check them out. Cheers from a nervous denizen of the Big Apple.

[@vandal_dk]

Easily the best European band of the last 10 years.

[@kjphoto]

@@vandal_dk That’s a big statement but it seems well-earned. Gonna have to go buy some earplugs...🙃

[@Antizokker]

They are really big here in Europe and the best live band i have seen

[@davidbates4157]

I think puzzle is a good album to start with them, has a good mix of their newer more conventional song writing style and their older more angular approach 👍

[@davidbates4157]

I gotta confess I’m much prefer the older stuff, still a buddy fan though

[@AchtungMonkey]

YES........................WOOW aaaaaaaaaaamazing guys best video yet. so good to see all of you buzzing from that, you can feel everyone simply loving it. When the news is dragging everyone down so great to see so..... much enjoyment and happiness. Simons set up even sounds biblical through my PC speakers

[@jamesjackson5020]

performance of space was... breathtaking... beautiful.... thank you so much.........

[@jeremyforshew9115]

Taken me ages to watch this all the way through because I keep pausing it to listen the album. Thank you all for making this!! I’m a huge fan of Biffy and I’m just learning the guitar so recently discovered TPS. As a fan this is beyond awesome, and as a songwriter and musician Simon is so inspirational. And what a gent 😉. Thank you again!!

[@TravisL001]

Thanks for turning me on to Biffy Clyro!

[@mikep4057]

What a joy to watch gents. Simon is such a dude

[@rockinfreakappotomus]

Ah man, what a rollercoaster of emotions. I see Simon and TPS and have never clicked on a video so fast in my life, then there's a Simon sig pedal EVEN BETTER! Then I find the order link, SWEET! Pedal sold out...gutted. Please make more Chard!

[@OliverDungey]

Just had a listen to this again after 3 years, what a special show, thanks to you all. I am now the proud (and very fortunate) owner of a Booooom Blast 2 pedal and a Big Trees amp and my word are they a wonderful pair. The Boooom Blast is brutal and loud and The Big Trees delivers harmonics and resonance in bucket loads. A wonderful combination and you can actually crank the amp to the point it sounds like it wants to explode without knocking the house down.

[@timburkhalter114]

I didn't know this band...I do now. This is what I love about our shared experience here, there is always another WOW moment around the corner. Thanks guys!!!

[@willdabeastie]

I've been a fan of biffy from the second album, and they're sill making great music, the latest album is up there with their double album for me. Simon's explanation of his songwriting process was so inspirational too, thanks man, and thanks to Mick and Dan for a great episode :)

[@fenderloyal]

What a video. So good to see a musician so articulate , knowledgeable and humble ! Simon is a top bloke and Biffy are in a league of their own. Mon the biff!!!

[@jeremywando75]

Awesome show! Bought a few Biffy albums after this! Love that song "Space"! Thanks, guys!

[@timbob.]

Biffy hadn’t been on my radar until I caught them at Sonisphere and experienced that visceral awesomeness from a few rows back front and centre and by the end of the first song they had themselves a new fan. Since then I’ve taken every opportunity to see what I believe are one of the best bands in the world you can see live today! So amazing that TPS can have these amazing artist interviews and bring your wonderful personal heart to the proceedings.

[@markvironda]

Once again, thanks for the awesome show! Not only showing the gear that makes the sounds, but digging into how the artists uses the gear, and really connecting the dots for those of us watching. Proving why That Pedal Show is not only a shining beacon of light in the guitar community, but it’s own type of music journalism that truly inspires and finds truth.

[@martinfuentes7260]

Biffy has been the loudest show I've ever been to and it was truly eye opening, everything Simon talks about feel and feeling is absolutely right, what an awesome dude! Thanks for everything!!

[@graemero5532]

What Simon said about songs meaning something different for everyone is so true. Cheers TPS crew, Simon & Chard, Great show.

[@kmickp1166]

Utterly fantastic👍👍👍👏👏👏👏 Simon is such a talented guy but also grounded & easy to relate to! Excellent guys, lovd it!👍👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ricardosalcedo2824]

yes!!!. I haven't watched this yet but at your first interview with him I started listening to Biffy and fell in love with them!

[@stumitsuko]

Great episode. Simon is a legitimate musical genius and always seems like such an amiable, humble and kind human being which really comes across in the music too. For any of you discovering Biffy for the first time, listen to albums 2, 3 and 4 if you enjoy the more aggressive, bonkers side to their sound. Also check out Reuben (early biffy contemporaries) and Jamie Lenman’s solo stuff after Reuben split. Another great artist with incredible, modest talent and a thoroughly nice person too.

[@livi39]

Top bloke and red sounds epic through that rig!

[@nilsx3020]

This has now become my favorite episode ever and has made my weekend. Just something I've needed, and so inspiring. Isn't Simon the coolest, most down to earth, yet charismatic big rock star, who at the end of the day is a guitar and gear nerd like all of us? But seeing him in this context makes you still realize why Biffy has been so successful over so many years.

[@kyleharcus]

Aw man, so much love for this episode! Saw Biffy a few years back... what an experience! Well done guys 😃

[@ellisfaeoceantides2369]

Just pre ordered the pedal, never been more excited for a pedal ❤️❤️

[@robberry5413]

+1

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Site says Sold Out!!

[@mikehashim7271]

If you think about selling it contact me, saw about it 2 hours after release and they were all gone... So gutted

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

@@mikehashim7271 It took minutes! Surely they'll make more.

[@mikehashim7271]

@@user-oy7gz5bf2h I did inquire and Churd responded saying he hopes to make more after he has built the first 200!

[@lukecurnow8868]

Man he was great. Didn't know about him before. Thanks for the intro. What an awesome show 🤙🏻

[@andbenitz]

That's the best I've seen of Dan's guitar playing so far! Awesome stuff!

[@lecmb]

That Hope For an Angel tune is majestic. I remember hearing it for the first time through the pa in the practice room, and that first big chord scared the sh*t out of me. Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@AlbusBand]

That man and his set up are unreal. Seeing D&M through the rig, you could tell they FELT that physically, and that rules. Great show, all my love. -Aaron

[@SebCB]

Off topic but... this week i turned 32 and have now been playing guitar for more than half my life. I have only owned Squiers and an epiphone. Today I picked up my first big boy guitar, a blonde Fender road worn vintera 50s tele. Thanks Mick for the recomendation. It is such and inspriring instrument, light as a feather and rings like a bell. You guys helped me take the plunge into a whole new world.

[@jwmcmillenii]

Re: the effusiveness... Being a fan is awesome. Liking things is awesome. Not being a jaded, irony-soaked little shit is awesome. Good on you, boys.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you!

[@darenanderson4961]

Very well said! Jaded, Irony-soaked little shits, indeed.

[@pookachu64]

It’s why I can’t listen to anything by vice(apart from guitar moves which is oddly irony free).

[@lotharrothaar1131]

A pleasure to watch! I love the fact that all 3 of them are enjoying it with the enthusiasm of little children. I hope that Biffy will be able to come back on the road soon, Germany is waiting for you!

[@hokumbox1]

Space - that was the definitive performance. Awesome.

[@douglasives158]

Anyone else feel like Simon was talking directly to them when he looked at the camera? LOVE

[@simonrandall5903]

My lovely wife despite all her amazing qualities hates the “stupid guitar and pedal videos” I watch on KZbin. But even she enjoyed watching this one. Pure quality human beings experiencing pure joy through noise.

[@zackstearns178]

I didn't know Biffy Clyro before, but do now! Thanks for another inspiring interview. Looking forward to the next!

[@Shiny-Beast]

the outro ripped out my heart and handed it to me

[@periloustemple8290]

Blinking heck. I spend some time on the backlog of TPS - and just get slain everytime Simon talks or plays. So happy to have seen/heard this again today. Really sets my heart on fire!

[@BingBangBoomMusic]

Great to hear that Biffy have looked after their crew during this time. Top work.

[@mattgrealis5407]

This past hour and fifteen has been a joy,a fan of you all,watched Simon and biffy from the start touring blackened sky,I credit him always with my approach to guitar surrounded by better virtuosos as a teenager,always had a good idea of his amp set up more than the pedals and this cemented it for me and gave confidence,more power to you all!what a lovely conversation about approach,learning,enjoying and mastering,you all can shred and was epic to see you jam on that rug!those who don’t know,when that rig comes on full whack with the rest of the banned it’s like being skinned alive and enjoying it!nice one boys