The Contortionist - The Parable (Rediscovered)

From the Contortionist’s new album ‘Language’ (Rediscovered)
‘Language (Rediscovered)’ features new versions of tracks off the original ‘Language’ release as well as 4 live performance videos
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[@primordial.sounds]

I like how, at one point, one of the guitarists gets on a xylophone, the other guitarist gets on a keyboard, and the keyboardist gets on a guitar.

[@rancelvalerio23]

I feel stupid asking this but would you happen to know what it is that he grabs at around 3:33? Whatever it is he's using to hold the note. I need me one of those.

[@Larfage]

@@rancelvalerio23 Not a stupid question at all. The device he grabs is called an electronic bow for a guitar. It sends a continuous small electric signal through a guitar string to sustain notes indefinitely, or something like that. They go for $100 on Guitar Center.

[@nablaphysics]

@@rancelvalerio23 ebow

[@NebMunb]

Im still holding out hope for a pan flute

[@DownTheHill3]

Reminds me of that 1996 Phish Tour w DMV, where in midset, and middle of song, lights go dark for 5 secs, and band would play musical chairs while not missing a beat...So PRO

[@blakekole5136]

0:36 “Im so glad we have this guy as our singer”

[@tanujkumar1576]

Looool

[@poisenbery]

Hahaha 🤣😂

[@indigoxrabbit]

Dude straight up 😂😂😂

[@34GarageOfficial]

"This mother-sun is proud to have watched you grow" and especially "A son is what a mother's for" bring me to ugly tears every time.

[@progressivegeoff]

Me too. Hug your mom if you can!!!!!!

[@YZ250er]

"a son is what a mothers for." so so so beautiful

[@iloveRUSSIAAA]

This whole album makes me cry

[@tritoneblues33]

wow very similar avatars here

[@KappaSlappa-t8o]

Chills everytime...

[@coding_den]

Also it's a double entendre, a 'Sun' is what a mother's for. (Mother meaning Earth.)

[@AtlasCrafted]

I'm not crying.... You're crying...

[@KCYON]

Language is the only album I have ever connected to at a higher spiritual level. Sure, other albums get me emotional and I truly appreciate them, but the ambient sounds, intricacy of vocals, carefully chosen instrumentation, pitches, and more just take me to a whole new level of consciousness. I love you guys. Thanks for the rediscovery. :]

[@mopheadthe3rd]

+MintahDrums i found this on LSD....dude, you have no idea, this is pure brilliance on every level.

[@iwrestledabear9075]

+MintahDrums for me it was exoplanet! that album is a masterpiece. Cheers!

[@Aozora333]

+MintahDrums Oh I feel you hard on that one man. You took the words right out of my mouth. It feels like they themselves have become pretty spiritual about their music which I think is great. One can only imagine what their next album might sound like.

[@Aozora333]

+Fat Milky lucky dog. It would have been the end of me if I heard this for the first time while tripping.

[@Aozora333]

+Jorge Martinez Palacio Oh yes. Oscillator got me feeling some amazing things.

[@fractallusion7121]

"In other words, the so called involuntary circulation of your blood is one continuous process with the stars shining. If you find out that it's YOU who circulates your blood, you will at the same moment find out that you are shining the sun. Because your physical ordinance is one continuous process with everything else that's going on. Just as the waves are continuous with the ocean, your body is continuous with the total energy system of the cosmos. And it's all you. Only you are playing the game. But you're only this bit of it." -Alan Watts

[@robrojas6351]

Damn that bass sounds so good full of emotion.

[@Djorush]

The subtle syncopated rhythm is so mesmerising!

[@MrChrismonkey]

Michael's vocals never cease to amaze me.

[@newspaperlightbulb]

This band is on an entirely different plane. Mere mortals can only hope to achieve the musical talent these guys have. The Contortionist is seriously the best and most-talented band to come around since Tool.

[@Heisen-d3n]

Tool, Opeth, aPC, The contortionist. ALL you need.

[@JEREMYVASQUEZ-zr5uy]

Last chance to reason too. Same vocalist as the contortionist

[@swamplorde318]

Currently ebbing and flowing.

[@CookbookAdventures]

I hope to God that I'm this talented at something in my lifetime.

[@matteoboscolotube]

+Sleepy start practicing

[@CookbookAdventures]

+Matteo Boscolo Oh I have, on and off the last 20 years.

[@mopheadthe3rd]

+Sleepy practice more lol

[@mopheadthe3rd]

+Sleepy psychedelics help too....a lot more than most think

[@mopheadthe3rd]

I refuse to believe tallentless people exist, goes against everything i believe in, lazy people however, are everywhere

[@Jimserted]

I've become addicted to this band...

[@iloveRUSSIAAA]

+Jorge Jiménez Its not hard to do

[@ofmachines3]

Jorge Jiménez literally took me like one hour

[@Leonbain]

Welcome

[@maryrobbins6049]

Same here

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

Me too:). Helps with my depression.

[@DjentlemanDregz]

If you wrote your next album in this style I wouldn't even be mad about it

[@ljacres6538]

This band is so underrated.

[@Heisen-d3n]

unfortunately

[@incarnate9914]

I listened to this band on LSD. It was one of the most amazing experiences ever. Note how I said experience. It takes you to a whole new level spiritually.

[@seancurry2531]

Me too brother. It made me realize alot of shit I've been struggling with and been being an asshole about. It was an amazing experience that I'm glad happened. And I watched an interview with the singer of this group. I can't put into words how much of a great human being you are for doing what your doing. I had a cousin who was basically my bro. He passed when I was a junior in high school. Playing guitar was what me and him did all the time.Ihad alot of potential, that's what I was told by many people I didn't believe in myself and Instead I chose drugs over music to numb the pain, and didn't follow my intuition. You got alot of heart man. I'm so glad that I took the time to watch that interview and your guys albums mean a shit ton more to me now. Thankyou

[@Xul]

​@@seancurry2531 In general: great statement/message, mate :) I just would disagree in the uncritical praise of LSD in the comment you replied to. Much of the same effect is just due to music and taking time to talk and reflect/introspect. Having experienced a a friend losing his mind over supposed safe and "spiritual" drugs (in his case "just" cannabis) I'm kinda cautious when people give "softer" drugs a free pass - especially when it is stuff like LSD. He developed a schizophrenic psychosis in our skiing trip and never was the same for several years, he later found a somewhat normal life (through some medication) but never was the same again. So while I'm quite liberal regarding drugs in general I still try to raise awareness when it seems to an uncritical praise or a solution for real problems (like in the first comment). Some other recent musical masterpiece (other than Clairvoyant) regarding this topic is Antimatter's "Black Market Enlightenment" (where Mic Moss also talks about his own psychological struggle through drugs in a short making of on the bonus DVD on the Album).

[@acidwayne6928]

Same bro, same

[@VoraxUmbra]

@@Xul exactly why psychedelics should be legalized, at the very least clinically. That way someone could get properly tested for underlying conditions prior to tripping. Based on all the studies that have been done, odds are that your friend would have had a psychotic break sooner or later. Psychedelics don't typically cause psychotic breaks, they force them out. You'd have to really be abusing the shit out of psychedelics to have lasting mental effects.

[@Xul]

​@@VoraxUmbra Oh he *did* abuse the shit out of them being basically a walking cannabis plant ;) But, most of us didn't really bother since we were naive teenagers and it was "just" marihuana. Yeah I'm totally for legalization of most (if not all) drugs via controlled use. Prohibition just doesn't work and gives rise to such issues of abuse and uninformed use. And of course it creates crime problems that otherwise wouldn't be that uncontrollable.

[@antifreeeeze]

i get goosebumps and a tear in my eye every time he says "i couldn't love you more than i have come to know." Right in the feels.

[@theGoldenDiaper]

Oh man, for me when he says "A son is what a mother's for" I literally lose it... happy, yet melancholic tears man

[@HDpanda3]

I can not stop playing this video. There is something about this song that just pulls you in, and the vibe going on in this room is magical.

[@roversnest]

Agreed 🤘🏿

[@un_gatorrea]

2024 and I'm still here every week. Who else rediscover this song every time?

[@Zebrastian]

8 años y sigue teniendo la misma vibe desde que los conoci.

[@kevstew26]

This re-imagining is a classic for me. I can see myself listening to this again years from now

[@jpowell6418]

Are you?

[@geoffbremner193]

@@jpowell6418 well i know i am. and i was here 7 years ago

[@jpowell6418]

@@geoffbremner193 I listened to it again last week lol

[@giovannislasagna]

8 years later and I still come back to this right before I hit up an Exoplanet playthrough. Then I just repeat the process daily to get my Contortionist fix lol

[@poisenbery]

Bro his voice is insane I checked out a video of them live and he's basically the greatest hope for rock right now

[@matusbohuncak2988]

Brah thats true

[@poisenbery]

@@matusbohuncak2988 brah!

[@andrade2129]

Rock has no savior

[@Mechimmortal]

OH MAN... This is beautiful. I will lay a woman down to this music.

[@christiecrawford1653]

ArcFlash 64 Oh fuck yes!

[@aloradanon93]

ArcFlash 64 yessssssss, that’s what I like to hear.

[@jwcorcoran9838]

Lol good idea, now i want to try it

[@northernmassacre56]

Ahaha that's gold😁

[@mistersinister93]

i had the pleasure to do so, kinda weird at the beginning to hear that innocent music buuuut it feels wholesome to get your ears massaged while you get your ding dong massaged lol

[@myauramusic]

Ambiance, flow, hypnotic, haunting/This version is up there with track of the year. Pure brilliance and beauty

[@afigurezero777]

It’s beyond me how this gold hasn’t been seen over a million times.

[@Enemyofthenewworldorder]

im working on it

[@aarontsangaris4929]

Michael Lessard has a dream of a voice!

[@ArturoGarcia007]

for a couple minutes, i could swear my spirit left my body and went on a journey to explore outer space. 10/10 would take the journey again.

[@steffren]

You guys make me feel alive, which is something I haven't felt in a very long time

[@keithgabbard3539]

Hope you are still feeling alive . Have a good day for yourself .

[@StephenRoderick-td4nb]

I had lost hopes in modern rock/metal.. until I rediscovered Language, and fell in love with Clairvoyant. Truly trascendental pieces of art from my point of view, translated into the world by such talented musicians.. These guys have some bright future expanding the boundaries of music for sure.

[@krenwregget7667]

check out TesseracT and Karnivool, you won't be sorry.

[@cactuss33ds]

​@@krenwregget7667can't really find a great entry point for karnivool, and recommendations?

[@AJConrady]

Not to sound like that guy but this album actually helped me maintain my anger management through meditation. Seriously meditation sounds like a goof ball practice but dude does it help your blood pressure and all around general health when accompanied by exercise not to mention the wonders it does for your mental health.

[@ATR000]

Most definitely, their music really help me deal with my PTSD, their music got me through some very dark times in my life.

[@nickslaughter6923]

I too feel the same. all the music I love takes me away. I guess that's why I love it. it makes perfect sense to me. I am, you are, matter. energy condensed to a slow vibration. so why wouldn't these elegantly arranged sequences of vibrations we call music speak to us. in some ways like u said music can help center us.I suppose its only an opinion to other people ,maybe even jiberish to some. so i guess its a good thing that the only truth is u and what u make true.

[@TacoCrisma]

FatedCircle that's what real music does to you, nothing stupid about it

[@johnlarose7268]

fatedcircle- I know exactly what you mean man used to think meditation was for the birds.... had to plunge from a heroin addiction to a dark place for me to be open to meditation was so closed off from so many things my whole life then got into recovery and started widening my mind and expanding trying new things meditation helps immensely with my ADHD

[@jakobdee3274]

Dude fr. I forced my friend to meditate, he can't thank me enough😂

[@brettnfk]

Lost count how many times I’ve listened to this over the years. It’s absolutely masterful.

[@juvenileunderdog]

Thank you, The Contortionist. I am humbled beyond words.

[@krenwregget7667]

These guys are amazing and channeling their inner "Karnivool" with that xylophone.

[@daniellowry660]

Vooligans!!!

[@guitarplayerssolo]

I had the pleasure of seeing this band live, meeting them, shaking their hands, and taking a picture with them. I can't remember the last time music has touched me like this. Madly in love with Language. And now there's MORE?! These Rediscovered tracks are phenomenal. I'm just sitting here and refreshing the page every 5 and a half minutes because I can't get enough. "When will we rediscover love is all we need?"

[@Lewis---]

this is a real band of musicians. keep writing, guys.

[@gabelube7597]

This was so sick...please do this for ebb and flow that would blow my mind out my butt

[@antarcticsun1471]

+Gabe Lube they are!

[@JimmyIDUB]

+Gabe Lube No they aren't. They are doing The Source, Language, Primordial Sound, and The Parable (Obviously)

[@DirThboi]

+turd furgeson Source for this info, this blew me away and can't wait to see more!

[@gabelube7597]

+turd furgeson Yee mang where'd you hear this ish

[@antarcticsun1471]

yeah you're right I looked at it wrong. Damn I wish

[@imloopyxiii1474]

This is beautiful. The amount of energy you can feel on this is just so rare. You don't get the same feeling like this with other songs. This reaches out to people with anxiety in so many levels. The Rediscovered versions are just simply well crafted and just phenomenal.

[@unpsihologstilat]

Through a recommendation, I stumbled upon "The Contortionist " yesterday and I must say, I am thoroughly enthralled by what I've experienced so far. These musicians exhibit an extraordinary passion, and their compositions are nothing short of intricate masterpieces, woven with a remarkable blend of musical and lyrical finesse. Their music resonates deeply, striking a profound chord within the soul. The arrangement presented here is award-worthy - the mixing is of an exceptionally high standard and the sound quality is simply outstanding. I find myself at a loss for words, utterly amazed by their talent and artistry. Thank you for the music! (20/6/2024)

[@evanwallace1744]

from a person who has played alot of different instruments I highly appreciate this

[@ayofntito3836]

I've heard enough. This group is ridiculously talented and are on a how other level. This seriously isn't worthy enough for KZbin. I can honestly see these guys being the next big thing, might be a way different genre but I could see them reviving rock music just as incubus did back in the day or, tool/ a perfect circle, even bands like deftones and Korn which took my generation of music to another level. These guys are seriously it.

[@hk4lyfe59]

Idk, a lot of this music seems like its only intellectually stimulating but emotionally dead. It takes both a very high IQ and a high EQ to master making music that is both intellectually interesting and emotionally inspiring. They've got the intellectual part down, but the emotional part is just ok, its not bad, but it could be better in my opinion.

[@denglish5275]

Lol yeah they have been watching too much Rick and morty

[@keykeeperwingo]

@@denglish5275 Obviously you're one of those people that don't watch enough Rick and Morty because you "don't always get the jokes". Also this song is beyond emotional. This song is about the singers friend that passed away due to addiction. This song specifically describes that there was so much help for this person and if he had the opportunity he would say what this song says to his friend. If that's not emotional enough for you, then you are a terrible person. You probably already are though if you don't care for Rick and Morty ;) (Damn dude you got told by a Rick and Morty fan... Feel stupid yet?)

[@keykeeperwingo]

@@hk4lyfe59 Did you even read the lyrics? Maybe you're just not properly interpreting them... too bad

[@denglish5275]

@@keykeeperwingo wingos wingo hahaha you just made my day man. No I don't watch Rick and Morty. I think Dan Harmon did amazing with community but just don't seem to find the time to watch the show. I'm not actually making fun of the show in saying what I did, instead I'm being ironic and making fun of the fanbase and how they think they are so intelligent because they watch it. But thanks for the little lecture. Really drove home my joke. R/woosh. As for the song I think to say a song is devoid of emotion because they are technical or too focused on intellectual stimulation is ridiculous. Emotion in music is completely subjective so to say some one has too much iq is a bit odd to me. I respect his opinion but definitely don't think it is true. This is why I mocked him by comparing him to the Rick and Morty fanbase meme of "I have such a high iq". Also I don't think he is saying the lyrics aren't emotional but the instrumental Melody instead.

[@SebastianTinajero]

It's awesome seeing how much these guys have grown and changed musically it's beautiful. Michael lessard was an outstanding addition to the band, I remember a few years back I played with Michaels old band Last chance to reason and I knew he had something special.

[@megleyd]

this is one of the greatest things ever written along with the rest of their discography

[@robbiejames1239]

This is a masterpiece. These guys possess real talent. Not a lot of bands can put a finger on the creativity they have.

[@alanbutler5210]

A masterpiece, truly. These dudes are sooooo underrated

[@Openseaz]

These guys always vibe together so well. It’s like they’re all spiritually connected and play together intuitively.

[@Spright91]

I hope the next album takes a form similar to this

[@mrcodpwns]

i miss the old contortionist, i wish they could do something like the old stuff but it is what it is

[@the_highlandparkmonster2401]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard and seen. It feels like I’ve been rewarded for looking for the right type of music instead of just the mainstream

[@epprevailed]

Incredibly beautiful

[@kriskenard]

this is how you move the culture forward

[@thewrit6946]

Rediscover love is all you need

[@morteopus]

This is beyond beautiful. There is no word that can describe music this masterfully done. I saw these guys live when they opened for Between the Buried and Me, and I can say with absolute sincerity that experiencing them live was transcendental on a religious level.

[@wilbocker5504]

The chord on the keys at 3:00 is possibly the most perfectly set-up note playing in modern music. Bone chills.

[@nocturnalgriff5773]

2024, still often coming back to this album

[@SplitRensonator]

Just discovered these guys...feel like Im late but glad I did anyway...

[@internetrambo2535]

im really happy that their is no other band like the contortionist because thats what makes them so special. even bands from the same genre sound very different.

[@nitendo67]

This is hauntingly melodic, can't believe it took me so long to listen to the rediscovered tracks! Can totally see this being an experiment with the sound they are going for on Clairvoyant, based on how Reimagined sounds.

[@JohnM89]

M A S T E R P I E C E ! ! !

[@robertjenkins5937]

This is so incredible that I have become Shroedinger's Musician; I simultaneously want to give up music and am immensely inspired to continue the endeavor.

[@reflectallbutwhite9839]

You guys should be proud of yourself for writing something that just doesn't compare to anything else. It's truly out of this world music. Original, spiritual... Language should be an inspiration to everyone in the progressive genre. It shows you that metal doesn't always have to be an ugly, aggressive genre. This acoustic rendition is gorgeous. Perfect intro... Really feeling this right now.

[@jailenbailey]

Masters of their craft, everyone of them

[@tylergriffithmusic]

These dudes right here. 🥲

[@PowerThoughtsclub]

Wow! This was Awesome!

[@mistakenintegrity]

The message. THE MESSAGE! So universal, yet sadly esoteric. Thank you for putting this out there! Beautiful! Going through these comments its easy to see this band attracts people who know, or at least have a glimpse of the greater truth. A beautiful community, this! Even better, it helps other get on the path :)

[@helenafish5979]

Лекарство для души ⚗️🧪💊 (сколько раз я возвращалась сюда за этим)

[@dogedave3188]

We all do. 😊 🕊️

[@retro_mando]

Wow. The intricate melodies, the amazing acoustics, and the complex rhythmic undertones. Just unreal.

[@DommieDLegend]

This album completely changed the way I view life thru my lens. And the truth is I couldn’t love this more.

[@blaketdrums]

Still the best album all time

[@venom07786]

This song comes off as an affectionate appreciation of the very real universal processes that enable our existence. Knowing a little of the vocalist's relationship Buddhism and meditation I can't help but feel like this is a valid interpretation. A beautiful one at that. Anyways, Om Namah Shivaya guys.

[@HoloceneNamesake]

We need every song ever Rediscovered in this fashion. This was mesmerizing and incredible on every level.

[@davidcissell5405]

Good lord how these guys have grown as a band I'm truly blown away

[@SenseiJosh]

I don't get how people can say that no good music comes out anymore, when stuff like this is coming out. One of my favorite songs of all time, from one of my favorite bands of all time!

[@mathiasray]

This brought me to actual tears.

[@BrettZieglermusic]

me too bro... these guys are something special :')

[@Kamijin01]

This just went to a whole other level....whoa... NOW....if only they uploaded an Intuition version!

[@bossman239505]

+Andie Garcia i bought it on itunes and watched them. they are all amazing man

[@Kamijin01]

Trust me, I know. I met Michael in person. Great singer. 😊

[@shadowdeathe]

All the way from Exoplanet to here. Can't say that I've ever been disappointed in anything that The Contortionist has put out. Thank you for this.

[@jakobdee3274]

Back in 2021, who listening still? Idk if it's just me but I'm also really into rap now. But for those who know, a Rediscovered Contortionist and JID/ Earthgang collab would be dope or no? Both rappers just enjoy sound and imo this beat has a comparable vibe for them. They love their African and Musical representation when they can grt it

[@freezingmoon5663]

They probably have the most amazing studio ever. No wonder they are reinventing the world in such a place.

[@epprevailed]

The rediscovered version is magnificent

[@stephansmit7555]

Holy shit. Holy...shit. This is exactly the song I needed my whole life.

[@grimeyshred]

shedding a tear first listen daaamn thats how you write a song

[@KPDrums]

this gave me chills

[@JoeZarx]

HOLY FUCK WOW THAT WAS REAL MUSIC

[@NintendoCaprisunish]

1:02 this makes me happy.

[@venzenulontootoezprime1200]

The first band to incorporate gnosis through sounds

[@nikipalla]

Eternally grateful for these souls; Crying to the seven thousand, seven hundred and seventy-seventh time listening to this.

[@XxTRIPPINGxxGUITARxX]

Someone give these dudes a profile pic for their vevo

[@SebastianTinajero]

Yes they should have different artist submit some art work that represents the band and pick a winner :)

[@lips5302]

+Whitest White glad that i wasnt the only one annoyed :/

[@Demiurge66]

I will personally make them a language banner for the channel

[@YairFontaine93]

Look again! Now they have it

[@andymcleod8276]

I have been left speechless right when I thought the album couldn't be made any more beautiful. thank you so much for this. I've always enjoyed good metal toned down into soundscapes.

[@danboon1774]

This has been on repeat for about 20 minutes now. Amazing

[@qstaratma9096]

Great Mother’s Day tune....

[@KiloPage777]

I'm listening to this for the 100th time, but I'm right now listening to it baked as hell. And it truly sounds incredible. Thanks for this experience.

[@HorribleOracle]

I've lost count now... The rediscovered versions are probably up there with the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Thank you for allowing me to experience it.

[@xion37]

That nerdy looking guitarist makes me love these guys even more

[@tooled68]

This is so beautiful, so deep and full. I feel like this version is a perfect reresentation of the emotions of the song, and I'd say I like this one a million times more than the first version.

[@AxSalasS]

One of the most amazing songs ive ever heard in my life, is such an experience

[@Variety_Pack]

I absolutely love the little tempo flip or whatever it is that happens at 2:13 until 2:30

[@christomkins4053]

I am due my first child and I know it's not what this songs really about but I feel it fits so well the last verse will be a lullaby

[@OfficialAshleyLauren]

chris tomkins my daughter falls asleep to this song ❤️ she’s now 6 months. Congratulations!

[@commentyoutube8002]

This is why these guys are my favorite band!!! FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@valfredodematteis-poet]

music is our time's philosophy

[@Atterreams]

this is the type of music I hope to send into space one day. the contortionist is beyond ethereal

[@tobiass2568]

First time i listened to this was at home in my couch. I was stunned. Still am, from this version. It's probably one of the best things I've ever heard in my life - and thats not Overexaggerating. Cameron BAWS!

[@bork750]

Rediscover, love is all you need...