Spiritbox, 'Constance' (Guitar Playthrough)

#Spiritbox's Mike Stringer plays the band's mournful cut #Constance. Plugin: neuraldsp.com/... / Get the song here: riserecords.ln...
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[@inhertombbythesoundingsea]

Petition to have a Neural DSP Archetype : Spiritbox plugin.

[@yourself_and_i_music]

archetype : stringer

[@justintavares9730]

please please please please please

[@jacee8094]

That’s like Abasi cleans+the omega granophyre

[@inhertombbythesoundingsea]

@@jacee8094 yeah, I know, but like one made in collaboration with Mike would be dope.

[@fede.chachagua]

Please make Archetype: Stringer a thing

[@mattjones6450]

Mike Stringer is one of best writers in metal right now and I will forever stand by that. This song is absolutely stunning

[@joshkuhnmusic]

100,000,000% agree

[@moodmusic4life]

You can't stand by it forever if he's only one of the best right now

[@joshkuhnmusic]

@@moodmusic4life super edgy bro

[@mattjones6450]

@@moodmusic4life oh yes I can. In 10 years I can think back on the early 2020s and think about the best guitarists from that time, and I can think “oh yea Mike Stringer and Chris Wiseman were putting everyone else to shame back then as well”

[@justmatt3309]

There's way more to writing music than technicality... It's about feel, and the emotion that is transferred through the instrument. Having said that, he is amazing at both. I agree with you 100%

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Somebody else said it first, but it's like that closing riff sonically simulates the gradual shutting down of the human brain during illnesses like dementia. Just so abrasive and violent, like the body is going into a panic.

[@DeadWirePromotions]

U can tell it still gets to him at the end too.

[@beetwospirit69420]

i thoguht that ending riff was just damn scary and i get chills everytime. its so amazing how he's able to portray the horrific effects of dementia into music

[@morganpower9585]

That explains it perfectly

[@Adrikstides]

Thats so true and sad because thats how it was made,the videographers grandmother i think was labeled as lost bc of dementia

[@joshuagreen2976]

I think it's fair to say that many of us who watched the music video for this song for the first time didn't make it through without getting teary eyed.

[@DeadWirePromotions]

If u pay attention to Mike’s face at the end of the song, it still affects him.

[@rick_fortune]

I'll put my hand up and say I was teary. Not ashamed to say so.

[@lanceandrew1319]

Yea, me and my siblings were 🥲

[@corpsefoot758]

For only the first time? I still can’t, mate

[@VeroGMD]

I still can’t man ;(

[@gamedevmoto]

Those slow bends in the chorus... So good.

[@thatswrestling2749]

Was coming to the comment to say just that. Especially the last chord, the uneasiness of that chord to begin with but then pulling it out of tune is just genius.

[@corpsefoot758]

It’s crazy how much despair it adds to the whole backdrop all by itself “Less is more” indeed. Bravo Spiritbox

[@codymayer789]

This song gives me chills

[@maugzy9046]

samesies

[@eXolusiatious]

Same dude

[@trfmusic902]

Even without the vocals!

[@bradkohl99]

I’ve been watching Mike play guitar for 15 years now, and not in any single moment have I not been amazed by him. Great person, unbelievable musician, and someone I’m glad to call a friend.

[@justintavares9730]

This band deserves to be so massive it swallows the sun

[@circlonianmapper]

A sun killer, if you will

[@trfmusic902]

Sun killer

[@jackb.hardtime53]

Mike Stringer is a modern day master of the guitar.

[@billkatsanakis7327]

I am a metalhead and yes, I'm crying

[@unrealslimshady4430]

why metalheads can't cry? 😀 every person is a sentimental being

[@billkatsanakis7327]

@@unrealslimshady4430 the stereotype says that metalheads are cruel and satanic with no feelings

[@unrealslimshady4430]

@@billkatsanakis7327 fuck these stereotypes. every music fan (be it metal or pop or anything else) can feel all the same feelings :)

[@billkatsanakis7327]

@@unrealslimshady4430 that's what I'm saying. That's why I commented that in the first place 😂

[@sambriddon170]

@@billkatsanakis7327 actually, the stereotype is a fan or player of heavy metal music.

[@scottrichgolf]

That chord shape you play (C#, G#, A and E) during the second run of the verse at the 2:18 mark is PURE PAIN!!! My wrist and fingers will never forgive me for trying to learn this song! I'm going to stick with it though! Love you guys though!!

[@GuitarGirl4ever]

He is a freaking genius. I love those bends he does on one string in the middle of strumming chords in the chorus. He does it in Secret Garden too. And that very last riff, my god I did not realize it was that dirty. Just adds and extra layer to the intensity of that outro mimicking the chaos of the end of one's life, but then the peace at the end, like death finally came and peace is achieved, the static ends too. Incredible.

[@corpsefoot758]

I always felt like the ending mimics her being alive, but drowning in dementia until she sinks into her “peaceful place” to help her mentally survive In the video, it’s where she sees her husband too. So I thought that was the intention

[@cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301]

It was cool seeing how Mike utilized his knobs and switches in this song as well as the layering of his guitar melody. I would love to see Bill do a play through of this song as well.

[@davidian2.024]

Would you like to see me utilize my knob?

[@adamsoldhissoul9048]

Simply the detail within this composition is extraordinary. Even with out the vocals/lyrics it tells a story all by itself. Bravo. PS: Courtney LaPlante is literally the icing on the cake and Dylan deserves a standing ovation for the video, what a piece of art. One of 3 songs ever written that successfully made me cry but in this case it was a positive almost closure type emotional release for me. Thank you!

[@corpsefoot758]

Just out of curiosity, what were the other two

[@MrDushelove]

I feel two❤

[@adamsoldhissoul9048]

@@corpsefoot758 cringy but Avenged Sevenfold - Seize The Day (I was much younger and connected on an emotional level) and Periphery - Jetpacks Was Yes V2.0, simply the lyrical content and the message it sends is pretty devastating.

[@Munchkin619]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@TheDray822]

Mike is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Him and Courtney are a dynamic duo for sure!

[@robiinlambrechtmusic]

The guitar parts Mike writes for these songs are so great, technical but so musical, love it

[@jarred_w]

Mike is such a beast. His music techniques are out of this world.

[@MultiEchelon]

Yeah, my favorite song of last year

[@evanhovey2554]

One of the things that I love about this band, and there are many, is the fact that even without the amazing vocals and the lyrical aspect that makes them great song writers and musicians, the instrumental is amazing. You could easy be an instrumental band. The atmospheric melodies are reminiscent to bands like Widek and Owane. And I love that so much. I absolutely love everything about Spiritbox.

[@corpsefoot758]

It’s always crazy when great musicians still manage to create a band even greater than the sum of its parts lol It’s why I fell in love with The Contortionist

[@spEv3r77]

Oh my Effen god that was amazing. Even that brought a tear

[@richardjones38]

Despite not being a guitarist or any kind of musician, that was awesome. Love Mike's music. Spiritbox are my best musical discovery for quite some time. I had a ticket for Manchester - about 4 days after the tour was cancelled.

[@1siriuswolf]

Beauty in simplicity.. keep kicking ass Spiritbox!

[@nm645]

It's so beautiful, it kind of reminds me of Deftones, specifically the Diamond Eyes era. So glad to hear you guys.

[@YuryVVV]

This must be why I fell in love with their sound from the first time I heard them, Diamond Eyes is my favorite Deftones album (and This Place is Death is the best song in the history of humanity lol). Weird I haven't come to this conclusion earlier. Huh.

[@richardvasquez6746]

Mike has become one of my favorite musicians. The guitar work in their songs is awesome, I wish I had the ability to play as awesome as he does. Spirit box quickly become one of my favorite bands last year and I hope I can catch them live soon.

[@ThrowingItAway]

Mike's writing and playing is so beautiful and raw. There's something magical when there's one person orchestrating the whole song in their vision.

[@corey1845]

Mike is very creative when it comes to playing technical stuff that fits right into the whole song.

[@mikeb9790]

One of the most creative guitarist of all time 🤘♥ Mike Stringer

[@d3dshotcalamity226]

I didn't know he played a Balaguer! I've been contemplating getting one.

[@northtimo666]

I think he got one fairly recently.

[@smokejc]

he plays a BANGER

[@justintavares9730]

Can't go wrong with a Balaguer! He also plays Aristides frequently.

[@jacee8094]

@@northtimo666 maybe, but he did say he tracked the whole album with it

[@Eyeyamgod]

@@jacee8094 the guitar is in the entire album but I think he also used his Aristides on the album as well. Saw him mention that.

[@DizzleFitzpizzle4eva]

This guy plays guitar just the way I like it … discordant and melodic , crunch and ethereal… this song is very good and he anchors it down hard! Spiritbox rules!

[@zbass2135]

Truly amazing! You’re so talented, love this along with everything else y’all put out!!! Thanks for this play through!!! I look forward to anything that y’all put out in the future, keep killing it brother 🤘

[@laurentwagner2376]

It’s massive, it’s melodic, the ambiance with the bends. This is a masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@agmeckler]

Absolutely brilliant. The tone matches the meaning so well. I am a fan for sure.

[@ballscmcgallz]

I love the Pure Passion you put into your playing. The look on your face at the last chord says it all. Thank you and your AmaIng Band \m/666\m/

[@kokorolex]

Can't wait to see y'all live!!

[@ptr_grin]

That's the most heartbreaking piano ending I've ever heard, wish it was longer :'(

[@chayanmitra5486]

Beautiful! Heard Constance so many times and can see a lot of thought and love was put into the music to bring out the message! This is amazing and unique.

[@SP32118]

You don’t even need vocals to feel that emotion. Musicianship of the highest level.

[@mutatednut]

I love the cars passing by on the bottom right

[@KicCam508]

I feel like a tour with Spiritbox, Tesseract, Contortionist, etc would be an incredible sight to see. Hell, throw Erra in there too. I miss live music so much.

[@corekidwithclearvison]

Throw in Architects as well

[@KicCam508]

@@corekidwithclearvison fuck it, throw them and Thornhill in there.

[@jordanginneilun7372]

Yoooo This song be beautiful af

[@gk9356]

Man I loved those fade-ins with the volume knob.

[@Arthurlp34]

i was waiting for this

[@audionine6616]

Incredible writing here. So much depth the the tracks on this record. Absolutely incredible! Great job 👏🏼

[@corey1845]

Courtney and Kmac2021 should sing that song together

[@YoudidDrummer]

Yassssss

[@Grylluslit]

So beautifull

[@WeAllFloatHere]

Mike is one of the only metal players I’ve seen that really dials in the volume knob/coil splitting. It’s crazy to me to see someone have such a control over it

[@simongorelik92]

freaking AMAZING!!!!

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

This is absolutely amazing...

[@marcuslalremmawiasailo7279]

Keipawn analh ka ti

[@tpurvis30]

Mike you are a amazing artist hands down 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ieatyourbrain8478]

Outstanding track

[@risoledoce]

The riff at 1:52 is beautiful.

[@RawkClaws]

Yes! Lezzgooo! 🤘🏻

[@fedbow349]

Песня просто шедевр. ❤️‍🔥

[@TornSoul062473]

If I could, I'd like this twice. I just came here from Circle With Me. Every time they drop a new one it just gets better and better.

[@kencapman1947]

That is absolutely beautiful💜

[@theartofgoldenlily]

I really love this guy

[@nothingislogical]

I’ve been really getting into this band lately and now I discover that their guitarist uses Balaguer guitars? That’s awesome!!!

[@stevemuzak8526]

Dementia is one of the worst things ever. There is nothing worse that loosing your memory and the touch with reality. It’s truly devastating. That song captures that state of mind perfectly

[@keeferofsecrets9577]

What a boss. I cannot wait to see you guys live one day

[@aaAMatheusAguiarAaa]

I love spiritbox

[@rick_fortune]

Absolutely brilliant song.

[@sionmencucci9]

Amazing

[@Jordan-ht6oo]

i would buy the archetype for spiritbox in a heart beat

[@yeetfeet1878]

Nice play through!

[@robmccoy1279]

Beautiful.

[@pojanluiz8152]

really love this song

[@sdesyn]

flawless

[@josipakapetanovic4507]

Beautiful 🤘

[@spencerwilson3298]

Beautiful!!!! Wow!!!

[@corey1845]

Spiritbox is my best discovery in 2020

[@piotrsmorag5550]

amazing

[@Aaron-jn9me]

You should do more playthrough videos on your channel.

[@_andtenorio]

Actually he does a lot of playthroughs on their band's channel. I highly recommend you check them all out.

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

@@_andtenorio I binged every one XD

[@vandale1978]

wow , just WOW!!!!!!

[@fredtremblay5702]

Just wow ,tks

[@fernandorampa]

Pra mim um dos melhores do momento! Parabéns! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤❤❤

[@Jacob_Elwood]

Can't wait to be on here doing playthroughs...

[@ToxicDover]

Such a gorgeous song, thanks for the playthrough! What are the chances of us getting to peek at the plugin settings? haha

[@NeuroticNexus]

This bending of selected strings in the heavy sections is quite interesting

[@corpsefoot758]

It adds a lot of unease to the soundscape IMO Like someone’s heartbeat going off-pace, or when people with lung problems struggle to breathe

[@joshww2339]

Really great one

[@wulfriksletsplays6620]

Is this an original composition.

[@_andtenorio]

yup

[@michaelfrancis1]

Bless-ed be these guys! ;) Killer music; dreamy (way capable) singer. ...to the moon and back!

[@TheRawdogChamp]

Very dope sir.

[@ajbryant8072]

Amazing play through and I love the song also a bass play through will be awesome if y'all can make it that will be awesome

[@fredrikfremgaarden-hansen3966]

Loudwire just couldn’t get any better...

[@cortnysellers]

Dudes a pro with the volume knob

[@GaboAntonini]

Beautiful! By the way... Reaper DAW?

[@sickviscera]

Mike is the fucking GOAT

[@TheDoooburner]

14k? Deserves more views Fo Sho

[@theinfinityscout3289]

THAT TONE THO

[@boredasfckxx]

That was awesome. What's the plan when he plays it live?

[@andrewwhitmore8756]

You can program a Helix or axe fx to handle all the tone changes/pitch shift drops.

[@Eyeyamgod]

Plan on terms of what?

[@joemessina7720]

he will need a rhythm guitarist - I would volunteer

[@ivangomez8584]

This guy nailed it the original D:

[@Stig69]

The hook gives me Dark Tranquillity vibes

[@CreativeWorldPH]

👏👏👏

[@celestialgamingxd]

what guitar is this??? balaguero something? i need to know what guitar this is, its pure beauty

[@MrErickson33]

is there a place to buy this without vocals???? its soooo good!

[@ricktilden2075]

It's that monster Devin Townsend wall of sound

[@finnancahill2644]

Anyone know what Reaper theme he's using?

[@MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons]

So which guitar layer does he play live? 🤔

[@hauntedsmore]

what dsp plugin is he using for the cleans?