TESSERACT - Exile (Album Track)

[@MegaMalban]

The vocal harmonies in this song are ridiculous.

[@MegaMalban]

***** Yes

[@viniweird4679]

Been listening to This for 10 years now. And im still in love With it

[@jacksonkauflin8024]

Everyone's talking about 3:20 onward but the chorus at 1:30 honestly keeps me coming back too. This is the most eerie and beautiful song I've heard in a long time.

[@Delpifo]

Some of the best vocals and harmonies i have ever heard. rare talent.

[@Ninouschka]

these harmonies. Ashe's voice..

[@Delpifo]

Yes, im sad that they switched singers again. But Dan is amazing singer in his own right too, just very different.

[@looksirdroids9134]

@@Delpifo Dan is better

[@mochimitsu7]

This is literally the best song I've ever heard, under any genre.

[@mellrhoades7818]

real shit, the whole album is a masterpiece

[@sandarshsrivastav]

The section from 3:23 onwards is one of the best you will listen to in your life.. both musically and lyrically

[@Mechimmortal]

That fucking chugging sequence immediately before that too.

[@Wind343]

yes. i just cried my heart out seconds ago after coming back to this years after. i made some bad decision in life, and now I've to go ahead with them. and i cried, and i cried.

[@overSoI]

These are some of the most chilling and heartbreaking lyrics I have ever heard in a song. Yet at the same time there is a hopeful note that approaching life without expectations and attachment will grant some solace. Truly one of the best songs in the genre.

[@VikingTerror]

I absolutely love the album, Altered State, and this song especially. I'm the kind of metal/hardcore-head that loves my music energetic and furious (I'm one of the people that don't mind violent hardcore moshing/dancing), so it's out of character for me to like this, but this is just plain beautiful. The ambience and overall sound quality of this album is out of this world, so much so, that the clean singing (which I normally hate) not only doesn't retract from the quality of the music, but sincerely adds to it. Ashe O'Hara was a find for this band and it's a shame that he's no longer a member... I have no count for how many times I've heard the riff and accompanying piece that starts at 3:47 now. So etherial and celestial. One of the most beautiful pieces in all of metal in my opinion.

[@looksirdroids9134]

If you like it then it isn't out of character.

[@jamiethomas3122]

This album and this song in particular has had the longest rotation on my any of my playlists. what an absolute masterpiece

[@JmastaFlash]

Probably irrelevant at this point, but you should check out the contortionist early grave live at the machine. Then stop by fair to midland musical chairs. If you have time on this tour look up breaking orbit eternity. Remember to eat your fruits and vegetables, get plenty of sleep, and love your government. THIS HAS BEEN A PSA ANNOUNCMENT FROM A ROBOT WHO HAS BEEN PROGRAMED TO HAVE COMMON EXISTENCE INTERACTIONS WITH HUMANS.

[@HaleBopp24]

One of the best songs in the world, simply...

[@reflectallbutwhite9839]

i agree man.... i agree...

[@jedipat204]

Best band I've heard since the 2000s

[@_pulyx]

When we get to 3:20 this song just melts my brain it's so good. Just god damn perfect

[@andymcleod8276]

The drum and bass section towards the end will always be one of my all time favorite sections in music. And with that guitar holding it. Prog heaven.

[@blakewarrens3925]

"The hand of God I'm too tempted to bribe"

[@aakashparida2026]

Rediscovering this album has been a cathartic experience. No disrespect to Dan, a splendid singer himself, but I would choose Ashe over him over a million times. Blast!

[@KCYON]

4:22: "There's nothing like fondue" I agree!

[@MRRNOUMENON]

holy shit, i wont be able to hear the song properly again LOL

[@dan_ward]

Damn it, just like "I LIKE JUICE" in rational gaze.

[@Ninouschka]

hahaha you made my day

[@AngirasDarbha]

Actually there is, Ashe's voice is.

[@etherealsound586]

exquisite indeed.

[@horner1641]

0:27 sounds like that time my bass fell down the stairs

[@Mechimmortal]

Polaris is nowhere near as complete as this album. I love it, but damn... this song, and this whole album is a metal masterpiece.

[@asherdeep8948]

I agree. I'm going to sound like one of those people but Polaris and everything after was too different a direction for me--even though I understand it's part of the band's natural evolution. Altered State is one of the best of this generation.

[@dawidpopielarski646]

Sure 👌

[@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY]

Polaris is far more complete than this record... much more organic, too. Much, much better songwriting. Not sure where Polaris fails that Altered State succeeds.

[@warmlettuce9317]

@@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY Polaris doesn’t have the different “acts” found in their last two in which separates the songs into fitting segments that purvey a certain idea or message. It doesn’t flow as well as their past ones due to this and seems a little bit more disjointed as a result

[@looksirdroids9134]

@@asherdeep8948 You sound like one of those people because you are one of those people. Bands make the music THEY want to make, not the music YOU want them to make.

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

6:10 Absolutely epic. The best chorus they ever wrote.

[@coltonomega7700]

I have shown this song to so many people and they are unable to see the beauty and perfection in this song. This is one of the most beautifully written, and performed songs I have personally ever heard. I honestly feel bad for people who can't broaden their horizons and see the beauty in this. It's sad how closed minded people are. If it isn't in the mainstream and considered "popular" they are unable to form their own opinions on it.

[@vivdoolan6846]

Shhhh let's keep it our wonderful secret xxx

[@hkleider]

Weird, this is the album I've had the most success with when it comes to introducing people to metal.

[@ghostfish2399]

This is the best album Tesseract has made, and sadly it isn't close. I enjoy their new stuff, but this is album is just special.

[@gaugehaver2426]

Try War Of Being the track, IMO it has elements of every album crammed into one explosive and gorgeous 11 minute suite of bliss

[@vishnugopakumar8807]

@@gaugehaver2426 i actually feel like that retracts from the song! to me it feels quite messy and unfocused. the first half of War of Being (the album) is incredible though, probably TesseracT's best work since Altered State imo

[@azcorazon844]

Ay lad

[@twjclarke1]

A FORM OF METAL WITH SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT TECHNICALLY AND WITHOUT SCREAMS... MMMMM BLISS

[@ixw820]

thank god someone with the same opinion as me

[@twjclarke1]

we are evolving! such a sick track. I mean...flawless.

[@Jacob_the_Dabbler]

You guys still dislike metal with screams?

[@lorz8940]

@@Jacob_the_Dabbler Weird people

[@barmetler]

Yeah, it's amazing I mean, I don't dislike screams, Dan is also an amazing singer, and his screams also make the songs better, but I definitely really love clean voice. Ashe's and Dan's alike, both fantastic singers Also, the guitars, bass, and drums are some of the best

[@JohnSmith-hl7kd]

A masterpiece, spiritual. This is the gem from this album. Those lyrics are so powerful.

[@liamyates5544]

that intro is fucking amazing. that is the sexiest piece of riffage ive heard in a long time. im gonna loop it so i can listen to it all day haha

[@AluminiumT6]

The solution to the questions posed in the lyrics is literally Christianity. Put all trust in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and on His infinite mercy.

[@SuperGorak]

god these lyrics. I feel them so much, how I had to emotionally divorce from my abusive family but the prospect of only finding peace results in a feeling of isolation while your own peace will stir up unhappiness and conflict in many others. Couple that with the perceived need to balance your own needs with the needs of your abuser and you have these lyrics. How you're trying to stall yourself because the abusers are the only thing you know. aarggh the torment and loneliness in this album is exactly what I used to feel before therapy

[@janetmontesinos8418]

THISSSSSSSSS. ✨

[@JULIANGALVEZESPINOSA]

The best song of this album

[@1whoDoesSimply]

This may be one of my favorite songs, ever. Period. It's so philosophical in a meritable way that makes you really step back and be pensive about things you normally don't think about; how sometimes life can be stale and you question all your pain and its source at the same time. I can go on and on forever about this song but I'd rather it speak for itself and be beautiful in the terrifyingly existential and beautiful way it does.

[@TheScabbleGabble]

I first heard the Polaris album before listening to this gem. I think I've listened to it between 500 and 600 times since then. haha. doesn't really get old

[@gaugehaver2426]

Just imagine a collaboration of Dan and Ashe... unbeatable

[@Aozora333]

Altered State is a masterpiece

[@bladeboles3482]

Such a powerful work of art. Tears every time.

[@tobee_gamer5816]

wth, this is the most beautiful song to ever grace my ears

[@djblaklite]

everytime i hear this album it gets better.

[@scottanderson6861]

I found this band at a point in life that needed these words. 7 years ago.

[@felixdesrochers9940]

They shouldve kept both, a band like this with 2 singers would be awesome

[@AliothSenator]

take... this... Doubt... And... FEAR... TO... YOUR!!!!!!!!! G R A V E ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@2011RGM]

+AliothSenator love your profile pic dude!! Soen :D

[@glenthemann]

3:23.. my god.. no words.

[@NukeGoose]

one of the best parts of any tesseract song

[@GreelTheMindRaker]

Yes! I also really like the part that starts @ 5:35

[@Ninouschka]

Oliver Hill glenthemann these are my favourite parts too :3

[@Delpifo]

Oliver Hill +1

[@amberoath]

+Oliver Hill Incredible vocal melodies.

[@ImLiquorice]

My favorite song since the first time Ive heard it... Nothing like this, the best of the music world. Thank you TesseracT, thank you Ashe, your voice is out of this world.

[@sjograas]

The subject is battling thoughts, asking how do think, how do we bridge heart and mind. The instrumental ending is so perfectly analogous, starting off with the "mind" (7:10) in a steady rythm, this is purely logic and reasoning. Eventually "heart" comes in to play (7:23) and mind loosens up, although sitting there in the background. But mind makes a comeback, existential anxiety kicks in with full force and you're left without much hope.

[@livingtoaster1358]

"this life of stone the hand of god I'm too tempted to bribe " that part is just too much

[@EXILEDLIVE]

7 years later and still sends a chill to my spine. I saw this song live twice with Ashe O' Hara and I thought I died.

[@TommyPKFire]

7:11 and on might be my favorite progression on the album. That, or that fuckin' crazy rhythm part in Eclipse! Seeing them in April ya bish..

[@mattschnorf498]

Agreed

[@AlexXxtestify]

I love the whole vocal section at 2:20. So unique!

[@Anacarlux]

8 years today... damn 🖤❤ still the same feeling!!!!

[@livingtoaster1358]

"just seize the moment sabotage the lines life turns on a dime please cease the torment it's weighing on my mind the pressure you apply"

[@TheJozzi]

This is my favorite Tesseract song. This is the song i listen to religiously like 10 times a day ever since the release and I never get tired of.But somehow I think its the most underrated song of Altered State. According to Ashe this was the Band's Favorite at one point. So why haven't they performed this live with Dan? Better yet. Why wasn't this masterpiece included in their Recent Scala/Odyssey release? Anyone know?

[@debbydeprati8789]

TheJozzi jay said on another vid that they hadnt practiced with dan enough on this song when odyssey was shot.

[@TheJozzi]

I see, Thanks for the update Debby, I appreciate it

[@blueskythinking4745]

I seen them play this song with dan about a week or two ago on their Australian tour, it was fucking amazing

[@TheJozzi]

Brendon stacey cant wait, gonna commute from Florida to Georgia just to catch a show, haven't seen a full video of the song on KZbin yet :/

[@theodoreschantz1171]

+TheJozzi I feel like Eclipse is the hidden gem.

[@EGrahamBass]

Trying to work this out on bass and the rhythm in the first verse is mind bending for me holy shit

[@BARACHETA30]

Adhitthana I say the same!!!!!

[@bbassman1583]

Adhitthana Keep on it, not as hard as it seems :)

[@BARACHETA30]

Yeah, sure , after listening More than fifty times I figured it ! Now it's clear to me!

[@thomasgipson1616]

Adhitthana Polyrhythms are fun aren't they? :)

[@TheUnQuake]

+Augusto 011235813 wheres your profile pic from?

[@centerendsmusic3961]

Astonishing

[@adamfowler5475]

God damn, I absolutely love every single aspect of this band, every single member contributes on a genius level...Leprous are one of the few others with talent on every instrument

[@corbob10]

I never really paid much attention to Tesseract before now, but I've been playing this album non stop since hearing it. It's blown me away.

[@Provis55]

Screams would ruin this tasteful music, this is right on point with sound I feel they chose to put out and create

[@AndersonWave17]

Dont let anyone tell you different. It is. It has swiftly and successfully become a genre inarguably, indeed.

[@vee1893]

5:41 I'm melting here. Is it possible to fall in love with a voice? Yes, yes it is possible.

[@sormedoce.]

that unexpected chord change at 3:56 and onwards always gets me

Why do people reject what is meaningful? Why do people reject their own nature? Why do the easy and cheap surpasses the great and the complex?

[@DammitBobby]

Definitely my favorite tesseract song

[@RoyDontHugMeImScared]

I wish 2:20 went on longer. Beautiful track. I'm in love.

[@tsnowsill]

Best bit in the whole song. The drums are just unreal

[@natasaknezevic3619]

This is ART... with "all caps", and rightfully so

[@marckasis]

Esta vida de piedra. La mano de dios estoy demasiado tentado a sobornar, Me estoy poniendo viejo y cada vez más paralizado. Estamos solos Hasta que dejemos que nuestras mentes salgan a los cielos, Nuestra sangre corre fría pero seguimos vivos

[@Integralsouls]

this the best song in altered state

[@SimonParadis]

Ahh I see now, this is the inspiration for Beneath My Skin. Amazing!

[@eddrummerhands9448]

Man that Intro has got some vicious Djent Teeth! good stuff!

[@DILLBAG5150]

Thanks for the ride!!! By far the most interesting band I’ve herd in a long time. As a musician my self this is really technical. I can hear the math lol!! The time changes are nuts! Well done!!

[@deadeyes2803]

dunno but my favorite part is actually 2:04

[@lucashenrique4155]

this 3:48 just feels...

[@claudiodrogo]

Awesome Part @ 2:04 Excellent voice and Instrumental Part

[@andressalassalitas]

the best thing... it's just A, B, C, D, E, G, A, B... and boom with a C, perfect.

[@FrostBloodV]

This one's gotta be my favourite song of all time, TesseracT is fucking awesome.

[@BlackSun6393]

"Until we let our minds take to the skies" Makes me feel some intense feelings

[@sebisman]

one of my favorite tracks

[@crls.0]

Both instrumental and normal versions are fucking awesome! So glad I preordered the album with my last work paycheck... worth it!! \m/

[@iliev93]

Favorite chorus on the album, So good

[@GyanjoYoutube]

That transition at 5:34 is amazing

[@raymondortiz085]

Personal favorite 01:30 - 01:60 I can listen to that all day

[@raymondortiz085]

+Brendon stacey truth, still an amazing part =)

[@Warwipf]

01:60 lol. True though

[@ddenozor]

chorus in this is the highlight of album

[@csitMusic]

Fucking great chorus.

[@edg3ofsanity]

Ok... so I listened to this song just 12 times today... is that normal?

[@MirrorMoveTwins]

I swear, this album is about Berserk

[@dylnc9]

I like this guy!

[@TheJozzi]

Punished Venom this is the best song, berserk is the best anime

[@katrinawolanski255]

Ya just blew my damn mind

[@kicoDbz]

Manga is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better.

[@andys3035]

This is a masterpiece!

[@xxmigs41xx]

There's too many good songs on this album. I love every single track. First time in a while for me.

[@MetallicaFan109]

Just beautiful

[@johnmalone1407]

Really sad this dude only did the one album with them, I think he’s a far superior singer.

[@NoahThomas29]

John Malone I agree, Polaris And sonder both suck in my opinion. I think it’s because the singer changed.

[@bakedandsteaked]

This song is perfect

[@NECROPIRULENCE]

EXCELENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AMAZING!!!!!

[@Jonianer]

Shouldn't it be "Exiled"? :O well whatever my personal favourite on this awesome album :D greetz!!

[@borisbonillacarmona4764]

Best song ever

[@karljonson3287]

Damn. That start cought me of guard. Screw everyone I'll cranck it up.

[@taylorshred]

same dude... a true masterpiece

[@SuperGorak]

yup still one of the best anime transformation mid sections

[@Turdsplosion]

This might be my favorite track.

[@timjaramillo424]

"We're doin it live!"

[@Joeyplaysguitar1082]

The track listing on the CD displays it as "Exile" when you import it into iTunes.

[@totheobriens4625]

Best. Song. Ever.

[@rohanraj278]

What's the confliction between heart and mind? How to bridge the void? Fuse the two in kinship To understand your prospects and vistas And yet to see the love here too It's more than I can do Vows and pursuits which at best hollow I remain torn in two

[@barmetler]

This is soooooo fucking amazing

[@The231447LucidDevTeam]

I fell in love with y'all after my friend shared your music. But can y'all please put the lyrics in the description?

[@xydex99]

I'm going to miss you Ashe

[@dominic8129]

Terrific band!!!!

[@ChirantanSharma]

2:03 This thing always alters the state of my dreams if I listen to it before sleeping. D: