Spiritbox - Blessed Be Live Guitar Playthrough

With all this time spent in quarantine, we figured it'd be a good time to start filming some playthroughs! Here's a live direct one take of our new single Blessed Be, featuring my new Kemper! (The Focusrite is sending midi to the Kemper for the patch/tuning changes).
PATREON:
/ spiritboxband
MERCH:
www.spiritboxband.com/
TUNING:
Drop F
Chorus has a low D# note
Breakdown is a low C
GEAR USED:
Aristides Guitars 070SR (Lundgren Guitar Pickups M7'S) - Kemper Amps - Focusrite 18i20 - Reaper.

[@johnnygotgrowls]

BAH-DO-DO-DO-DOUGH-B-BOW-B-BOW..BAH-DO-DO-DO-DOUGH-B-WOOO-B-WOOO

[@stephenvanbellinghen933]

oh true perfect description

[@ChristMinistries4]

Good tabs right there

[@whoisdark__]

say this out loud and you will laugh everytime

[@RedBeerdN8]

"mr krabs is a robot!?"

[@Ryan-tm7ug]

Exactly

[@InkStarSkin]

It's so cool to see these play-throughs because I don't hear all the details when I listen to the song first. When I go back to the songs afterwards it's a whole new experience. You guys are incredible.

[@JustJoshing4L]

Some of the guitar notes get lost in the mix under Courtney's voice, mainly in the chorus. Plus the guitar volume level is different in the song mix which also has something to do with it. It's bound to happen, but that's the explanation. It blew my mind when I heard the guitar on the playthrough vs the actual song. That's why I love these instrumental playthroughs so much.

[@TheLukeGrey]

@@JustJoshing4L that's the mansplaination ;)

[@JustJoshing4L]

@@TheLukeGrey you're toxic lmfao

[@helpmenamethisaccount8590]

@@TheLukeGrey really?

[@gypsydanger69420]

I'm a simple man. I see Mike holding a guitar. I watch. I like

[@reality8o]

God damn true

[@iamrichlol]

Im a simple man. I see your name avatar. I like

[@sega.milkis]

I like and then watch)

[@Vetiun]

Michael and Courtney compliment each other so well. the level of chemistry in this band is rare. glad i found you guys 🤘

[@LouSassles]

Well they are married to each other so...

[@TheDSasterX]

@@LouSassles *Looks at divorce rate* soooo... what's your point? They do indeed seem lucky.

[@paperstrife2327]

2:51 you sunk my battleship.

[@capedcrustacean6575]

Tuning for the breakdown is drop Q right?

[@Flodrums26130]

drop C is working XD

[@jusin5482]

I feel that drop q though

[@MisterPLayFail]

@@Flodrums26130 i think some of their songs are in drop f or drop f# with just uses a c and c# on their 6string so

[@Guitar_daddy2016]

Hahahahhaah Drop Q

[@mattypoptarts]

Is he using a pitch shifter for it?

[@no-one5449]

Seriously my favorite guitarist and musician

[@saschat.6607]

This song would be praised as an amazing instrumental track alone. Now add Courtneys vocals and you get a masterpiece. Thanks Mike for this gem!

[@tomedwards5840]

The atmosphere this band creates is unparalleled in metal at the moment 🔥

[@endofage8495]

Northland

[@endofage8495]

Northlane or invent animate

[@NotAnemia]

@@endofage8495 nah

[@endofage8495]

@@NotAnemia nah? Yessir they both have atmospheric elements this band shares

[@chatovanderzwan3857]

@@endofage8495 Northlane, Invent, animate, TesseracT, Periphery, Sleep Token, Skyharbor and silent planet all do this very well. There is many more but this is just out of the top of my head.

[@noeramirez7575]

Love all the pitch shifting in these songs. So cool, what modern tech can do for songwriting.

[@pazwretzky4673]

the intro and the breakdown are very meaty indeed, in fact so meaty, we're talking double pattie for sure, and the crisply toned delicate ambient textures are the exact ingredients and perfect filling needed to make this, one hell of a tasty burger, and I think Mike knows it...my compliments to the chef 🍔👌

[@BruceBalensiefer]

The cleans have an almost retro sound that I am loving

[@metalheadblues]

Allan Holdsworth ish

[@TornByThornss]

Reminds me of a lot of Synthwave music tbh

[@drewsss49]

Novelists vibe to me

[@xloafe4240]

Listen to 'The Midnight'

[@steaksmash33]

That chorus riff gives my brain a massage

[@tehsimo]

Some thing so cool about this guitar work. Minus the vocals it sounds like an entirely different song. Then when you hear both together it sounds magical.

[@ImmortalJeremy]

One of the best guitarists in the game. Shows technical skill and music theory knowledge without going “hurur I play fast lol” and just sweeps all song

[@balazs919]

Oh damn that tone tho!

[@Whooooooops]

That chorus is so fucking clean, such a unique song

[@onwingsofshadow]

Easily the coolest slide harmonics I've ever heard.

[@keatonrobinson2970]

That chorus riff will go down in history as one of the sickest of all time.

[@morgancross5481]

Love all the live MIDI switching! I also only just now noticed that cheeky little Pitch block being popped in and out during the chorus. It was tripping me out because while playing along to it I could clearly hear that change from F to Eb, but you were staying on the open low F. Then I noticed that little MOD block light popping on and off for that one section. Clever!

[@keatonrobinson2970]

so THAT'S how he's doing it! I just assumed a momentary pitch pedal or that I was going crazy lol

[@josephpretorius8607]

That chorus is just the perfect mix of heavy and catchy

[@jquinterov]

when he played the 0!-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0!-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-1-1-1-1-(4)(4)(4)(4) I felt that

[@reality8o]

The riff god is back!

[@GENERALFT10]

that breakdown is so simple but its so fucking good man my god, the contrasts from light to dark are what makes it fit so well to me

[@abunai.j]

Man, two years ago, and I'm still coming back to hear this. That heavy tone is monstrous.

[@YouLikeBosch]

The quiet beat underneath the verses is really chill. I never really noticed.

[@sinnisyt]

I liked the video when there was an ad. AND WATCHED THE AD. I'm hungry after all this hard work, whew.

[@XXDisciple]

Due to everything going on in the song you can overlook how beautiful the guitar riffs are behind it.. amazing job!

[@flapb2069]

Honestly have to say, I am an electronic fan. Mostly Drum and Bass, haven’t heard an entire metal album all the way through since Meshuggah’s Chaosphere. Way back when. I came across ‘Hurt You’ a couple days ago and decided to give the rest of the album a listen… I haven’t heard a band with as much range, uniquely beautiful sounds or lead vocals as I have with you guys. Your band is truly unique and I have no doubt that you are on track to reshape the core of this music scene. You all deserve everything coming to you! Don’t change a THING!!!!

[@crappytoast]

pretty stoked this popped up in my feed and I clicked on it, from not ever hearing spirit box i'm pretty much addicted now

[@onewayout_official]

Mike's knob discipline is on another level. We're witnessing the future of top tier prog-metal guitarists and i think that everything who is looking to make some difference in this genre should look up to Mike.

[@Hyperion_317]

the layers you get to hear so clearly in the play-through is so dope

[@cainzking]

That pitch-shifted section is sick. And you've got lots of space either side, just in case you have to tune it manually ^^

[@robbiedozier2840]

Good luck physically tuning down to C and having it be stable hahaha

[@cainzking]

@@robbiedozier2840 Good point. lol But I'm not sure I could really hear the note in a live setting anyway. not without an octaver at least...

[@andrewdeyonge1250]

I loved watching this band evolve out of nowhere

[@Chinatsudragon]

Been hoping this would come. Thank you!

[@Ajayen--]

I really dig this, great guitar work.

[@Ryo7_7]

Clever riffs. Sounds like it's fun to play it. Love you guy's. 🤘🏽

[@alexanderstewart1755]

You are incredible, riff god man! You guys kill it rock on 🤘🏼

[@DylanChau]

Been wanting to see your play through of this! Thanks for uploading!

[@RafaelOliveiraBR]

Absolutely great song, tone, guitar, mix etc!

[@chadjohnson3958]

I can listen to this all day, such a masterpiece.

[@Ally466]

That’s a sick guitar and arguably song of the year , had this track on repeat since I heard it ! All the best

[@ZayneThyler]

You are easily one of my favorite guitarists. your composition is always beautifully special. Thank you for existing 😭🖤

[@cruxly]

So sick dude! I actually just found Spiritbox and am a huge fan already. Keep up the great works guys and gal!

[@derrickmanley6143]

Hearing and seeing it this way adds a whole new appreciation for your craft. Great work!

[@Chris-il6iq]

Rooting for this. Keep the jams coming.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

such a monsterous tone!

[@relics1888]

Stupid good, great job Michael. This is so fun to play, thanks for that!!

[@jochisfx]

Insane riffs, tone and rhythm... just so good

[@PhoenixxFM]

Thank you, we love you

[@apinakapina12]

So cool! Spiritbox will be the next big thing. Keep up the awesome work. You will make it!

[@tobiasvonlanthen]

The breakdown reminds me of the older songs from Reflections. Very good stuff! I‘m glad youtube recommendations finally brought me something valuable!

[@steveaustin1820]

Really helps in breaking down the composition...thanks Mike.

[@digimon916]

That guitar is beautiful!

[@Eric-tp4de]

Thank you Mike & Spiritbox 🤘

[@AndyWoohoo666]

Amazing tone, amazing song and not the least an amazing band!

[@elyk2k1]

THIS IS SO SICK. Damn I love this song.

[@nemesisfamily7109]

I love this song so much. ❤

[@jimmycheng1924]

Mike, you are always tasteful & melodic in your playing. Wonderfully composed per usual.

[@jhonesdallaquasouza7079]

this videos makes me love this song even more

[@victorvendetta9409]

I love his style so much.

[@kyrkbymannen]

It’s just a beautiful soundtrack. Been listening almost every day now for a couple of weeks

[@Iamstarlord92]

How have you guys only just become really well known?! You're absolutely insane and your talent blows me away! Cant wait for even more from Spiritbox 🤘

[@elyk2k1]

This is a damn masterpiece. I love this song.

[@JoshuaSmith-fc8kg]

I found you guys about a week ago and I'm mad at myself for not hearing you sooner . This track has been on a constant rotation in my playlist . I hope you can tour again because I'm most definitely going to see you .

[@TylerCookdrums]

i am so damn happy i found this band when i did

[@matthewfoley6428]

Probably my absolute favorite playthrough

[@eliusamarus]

This is so beautiful...

[@mrlhxc]

mMMMMmmmMmmmM, loving the atmosphere and space that is created in these songs.

[@sanekn]

This is an awesome job mate!

[@kylewilvinhernandezyu5224]

I hope there will also be a Bass and Drums play through. Love the freakin bass. Awesome playthrough altogether 🔥

[@GuardsmanHenrik]

Very nice, sounds awesome

[@eugenelim1712]

Just discovered Spiritbox recently and this is their best track ever🤘!

[@explorerfan]

This is sooo good 🙏

[@IStabz]

That was...AWWWWESOME!! Great tone Mike! Funny, I was just about to look up what you used for gear. Now I see. Sounds amazing!! Love what you guys are doing!! Hopefully tours will be back soon!!

[@americand0lphin]

Playthroughs for every song plss

[@blackbird7156]

Idk but if every band would do instrument and non album it would please my mind i love both😁

[@jobeek2390]

his guitar style is just amazing. love the bendy notes, and the creativity he has.

[@jessereau]

As a musician listening to this instrumental it is absolutely one of the most wholesome and vibrant tracks I've ever heard. Astonishing work my guy 🤟🏼😎

[@lastditch727]

Really great stuff man

[@SleepyToken85]

Awesome love you guys thanks for the badass music love every song 🤘🏻😎🎸

[@fernandorampa]

Pra mim, um dos melhores músicos da atualidade!!!! PARABÉNS

[@TanneMalm]

The chorus riff looks super fun, I’ll have to learn it myself!

[@maya60778]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@civilizedsir5068]

The lundgrens with the Kemper is a nasty sound. I love it! Keep up the amazing work!

[@nicko7238]

this is the most insane guitar riffs I've ever heard

[@sleeps573]

such fire

[@PrisonMike-_-]

That guitar is beautiful and you play it beautifully

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

Thank you!

[@23brettj]

Love your tone man. Shit sounds badass. Just discovered you guys recently. Keep it up!

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Phenomenal triplet layers!!!!!

[@christopherschellenger2797]

Awesome play through way to shred

[@JohnnyGingy]

The breakdown is chugtastic

[@spooky.sam666]

THAT WAS LEGITNESS!! 🍔🔥🤘🏼

[@somersfamily]

Dude you are so good!!

[@robertadams9898]

Best guitar/guitar tone yet

[@Maryush.B-B.Pl.676]

I love this track ... good sound👌🤘

[@gs8602]

Great song!

[@tamiirae6636]

Thats it spiritbox is the ultimate stan omg i love this

[@gregweatherly7793]

this is really good.

[@Brandie-Nicole]

Yaaaaaaas! Mad skills. Love this! 💜💜

[@TrevorGray4758]

Great guitar player. Different style and take on riffs. Very nice brotha🤙