The Totemist - Less We Know | FULL EP Music Video

[@RabeaMassaad]

Can’t wait for you all to hear this record! Super proud of it! Credits: Available on all streaming platforms Find it here: songwhip.com/thetotemist/less-we-know The second EP from The Totemist Music written by Rabea Massaad & Liam Kearley Composed & Arranged by Rabea Massaad Drums by Liam Kearley Guitars & Bass by Rabea Massaad Recorded and Mixed by Rabea Massaad Mastered by Machine Music Video & Edit by Rory McLean All guitars and bass recorded with Neural DSP Archetype: Rabea & Quad Cortex Special Thanks to Neural DSP for their support with this video Thanks to our awesome Endorsers: Neural DSP, Ernie Ball MusicMan, Bare Knuckle Pickups, 64Audio, UE, British Drum Co, Zildjian, Evans, Promark

[@booguels_brew]

You can be proud. 👌🏻

[@simclimie6045]

Another mixdown??????

[@DanWaters]

What a work of art, dude. Respect

[@supermechadug1618]

I'd love to see a mix video for this, sooo much space in this mix, it sounds enormous. The drums breathe so well. Fantastic job, would love to see how you achieved this. Also These tunes are bangers. Every. One.

[@simclimie6045]

Tabea you need to contact Matt Reeves the director of The Batman movie who is directing The Batman 2....and ask him about doing the soundtracks for it

[@hundredarrows]

The melodic intensity of Rabea's riffs are unmatched

[@tudorsintoma9619]

Couldn't have put it better in words. His riffs always have that melodic elememt to them, no matter how heavy or intense, which I think makes him stand out over other guitar players in this genre

[@joesatchton212]

Pretty much every time I listen to music from Rabea I always have a huge smile on my face as I think back to how far that shy, slightly awkward presenter from Anderton's has come. I smile and am, oddly, so frickin' proud of the incredible, versatile, always interesting musician Rabea has become. Onward and upward to more and more success and recognition Bea....Ya done good, but your best is yet to come. XD

[@CaliPsych]

Them Changes: so many people, including me as a rule, are inclined to view someone of immense talent we've only just recently discovered as the "next Hendrix." but Jimi's biggest gripe that I ever was aware of was the sort of thing that his label told him after the Are You Experienced album, which was "give us 4 more of those." he wanted more than anything else to forge ahead with what flowed from within and brought into existence all that he was and is so praised for in the first place. inspiration is a living river, not a stagnation. for the remainder of his brief life he did that and as a result we were gifted with such as Live at the Fillmore East with Buddy MIles. my way of thinking is to want a vocalist that jives with what I'm hearing right here in this work. I do think that could be killer...but I'll just accept it for what it is: something wonderous that I have not heard before. CaliPsych a.k.a. Mr Dave

[@Oath95]

Whole new level of glaze

[@colozeus]

I yelled like a little girl when this popped up in my feed. And now all my neighbors get to enjoy it. :P

[@MrBladecatcher666]

I just love the way you mix a nice beefy low end, with a kick drum that actually sounds like a kick drum. That's kind of rare in heavy music/metal. Great stuff!

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

Yep. I hate the overly boomy + clicky style of a lot of modern metal kicks. This is one you 'feel' and that supports the bass, rather than just overpowering it.

[@liamkdrums]

Agreed!!

[@Landmast3r]

Yes, 1000%. Drummer is bonkers too!

[@donbehatin]

yeah the low end on this is super tasty

[@ellleigh1216]

Yeah I noticed this too! All of Bea's music is heavy but doesn't lean into a lot of the tropes, it is its own sound and massive like nothing else.

[@poozwonger]

Banging! Less We Know is determined to stop me doing work by flipping my desk over.

[@mattkay4771]

Let's just take a minute to talk about that mix. Perfect!

[@jmcsquared18]

Idk if you're aware of it, but every piece of music you're part of becomes an instant banger. You have the musical Midas touch.

[@Kurjistaja]

0:05 Over Jostled 3:12 Less We Know 8:29 Dos Huevos 12:37 Ride Out of Failure

[@TheMid1001]

This is unironically the best ad for Archetype: Rabea. Jokes aside though this is awesome

[@jonswain4539]

My god… jaw dropping lads! It’s like karnivool and Norma Jean had a progchild! This ep has everything! Tone, groove, amazing feel and writing all round. Literally an absolute pleasure to listen to. Thankyou guys ❤️

[@patrickprotzman2407]

This stuff is truly inspired. It contains some of the melodic chunky goodness of the Toska stuff I've loved for years but is decidedly more modern. The drumming super engaging and in your face which matches the intensity of the guitar perfectly. Instant classic!

[@oleksandrhorskyi8442]

Straight up FIRE. Also Dos Huevos is an instant classic, what a banger!

[@oleksandrhorskyi8442]

Also it's almost criminal if you don't play this live at some point with the amount of content you two generated!

[@leddygee1896]

Rabea is a Melodicist rather than a soloist. hence, The Totemist!!. Absolutely Brilliant...

[@RabeaMassaad]

You can download my plugin presets I used for this record at this link: ndsp.co/totemist_presets

[@aaronvansichem]

Dude this is in my opinion some of the best stuff you've ever written!! god damn

[@jaydenshaw4154]

Melodic chaos, face melting riffs with just enough elegance. Drumming is off charts as well, fucking smashed it lads!

[@MrSirCadian]

Goes to show that you don't need vocals to convey melody, emotion and weight. Fucking outstanding work by you both

[@liammooney4751]

You give me back the feel of my favorite band oceansize but with my favorite guitarist, absolute beast of an ep as to be expected, great work guys

[@OhhGeee]

This man is a god and that axe is his hammer...

[@erielakemusic]

love "lest we know" but man, those guitar layers, tones and comp on "ride out of failure" are just fantastic.....epic tune, congrats

[@chaselawrencemusic]

I can’t explain the feeling I get when I hear Rabea’s riffs and just overall guitar playing. Absolute bliss!! Definitely takes you on a journey 🤯 but let’s not forget about Liam, that dude is insane! 👌🏻

[@thehomienicked8208]

Please tour this record. Genuinely one of my favourites of the year. Also, come to Toronto, Canada.

[@simonezuin8272]

Fantastic! This resonates perfectly with the archetype of music I have in my mind, it has rage but clarity, strong and complex drum patterns, awesome guitar riffs and sounds, all tight together and played at the highest level.. wow...this evokes something new and at least for myself I can say I am not the same after having listened to this! Absolutely a superior product, and an example for all of us that are loving playing and listening to music. Well done, waiting surely for more Totemist music! Cheers!

[@snapfinger1]

A well paced 4 movement Tone Poem. Dark. Thick.

[@CaliPsych]

,,,as pea soup! CaliPsych...a.k.a.: Mr Dave

[@jimpleace7488]

Like my coffee

[@AussieEnglishPodcast]

Great stuff, Rabea! Tour with Karnivool please when they get back on the road!

[@RedbackRecordz]

Holy shit that was Awesome!! Liam’s drumming fits Rabea’s playing style so perfectly! You guys sound amazing 🤘🤘

[@bneum]

Dude, Ride Out of Failure has been on repeat, it is filthy! What a tune, hats off man, great editing for the vid too. But really just some stellar work chaps.

[@sensiblynumb]

ah! so much feel and liveliness. Well done making this instrumental fellas, loved it. The energy is inescapable!

[@aderhoney6234]

Renews my faith in musicians. Fantastic.

[@drummerguyron]

Killer vibey stuff here.. Not normally a fan of instrumental stuff but yeah this hits.

[@BrianRodgersJr]

This is an excellent EP guys! Well written, inspiring instrumental music with virtuosic prowess. I'm glad that you decided to make a video for the entire EP as well. Rory McLean did an excellent job producing this. 🤘

[@wjveryzer7985]

BRO. Karnivool is one of my favorite bands. There first album themata the guitarist wrote ALL the drums and guitars. This really reminded me of almost like a mixture of what they achieved on there later records with the proggy sound while still retaining those amazing, repeating grooves and riffs. AMAZING work man. I also get shades of tom morello on some of the riffs.

[@davidlawson5937]

Can't stop listening. Love all the breaks. So fluid! Master class!

[@bobisadrummer]

Something about seeing the behind the scenes video makes the finished product so much more amazing.

[@rocket69218]

It must only be a matter of time before EB-MM send you a tasty Stingray! The bass playing on this is really really good for someone that doesn't consider themselves a bass player. Great stuff Bea, your journey has been absolutely fascinating to watch... long may it continue.

[@slashesjdt]

they're doing a sig together!

[@Joesorr324]

The fact this doesnt have more views is criminal

[@patrickr12342]

Give this magic peace some time to get recognized, man. This stuff is amazing.

[@claytongouin5605]

Been savouring these tracks for the last few days. Nothing short of awe-inspiring. From the riffs, the heaviness, the ambience, the mix, the performances. Big sound for two guys, but it sounds wicked. Thanks for doing what you do. I want to grab my guitar and get riffing now.

[@maoa-cdh1389]

"Win the morning and you´ll win the day!"... for me it´s 11am, just got the premiere and I already won this day by hearing this! This is poweful... energizing!!! 🔋😎🔋

[@AC-9883]

Please bring this to us live with Dave and Joe completing the lineup 🙏🏻🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

Great tunes! Enjoyable for both their musical content as well as their soundscapes.

[@FerretChloride]

Dude. You’ve outdone yourself. This is absolutely massive sounding. Killed it!!! It RIPS 🪦

[@nsydyrhd]

Oh man we need to get a bass play through. Especially for Ride Out of Failure! So good.

[@madmaskbass]

Holy Hell!!! I know you are about to hear this 100million times but the absolute standout is the bass tone! I know I am slightly biased but holy wow is it insane!!! I know that you put so so much work into these songs man but honestly what you have achieved this time around is another level up. Leaving the string noise in over jostled to add tension! What a move! Thankyou both sincerely for creating this incredible music!

[@slash196]

I need to get a Warwick, they record so well.

[@adamplaza3935]

If the Bea Archetype is loaded the bass tone would be Parallax then? 🤷‍♂️ just a guess, but I didn’t look if this is written somewhere 😅

[@chaoschaoforever]

​@@adamplaza3935Bea mostly uses Parallax to record bass but sometimes uses Darkglass Ultra.

[@liamkdrums]

❤

[@simclimie6045]

Another mixdown?????

[@timvincent8649]

As a longtime Karnivool-fan, this was a pure joy to hear and see. Thanks Rabea! (PS, looking forward to hear your songs through tape machines in the future, to get more natural saturated vibe!)

[@richsilvestri7704]

Mmmm buttery sauce for my ear holes!! Sweet Rabea as always, those drums were nuts as well!

[@palol6644]

listening this i think the biggest influence here is KARNIVOOL. Great music. THX Rabea and Liam

[@CaliPsych]

absolutely tangible profundity ! Cali Psych...a.k.a.: Mr Dave

[@karstenschafer9312]

Absolutely incredible piece of music that you two created! Runs on repeat since release, can't get enough of these songs - and definitely cannot pick a favorite 😄 This EP in its entirety is just pure bliss! Keep on the good work 🙂

[@wjveryzer7985]

FAV moment so far the riff at 10:50 was worth the wait!

[@bradleyaustin4001]

Love it. This scratches a musical itch that very little else can.

[@calpsych6474]

7:10 decade after decade I continue to wonder what the future will bring...and how enlightening to continue to learn that the future continues to bring learning...and sets the stage....for those who school us Cali Psych...a.k.a. Mr Dave

[@ernometsola]

I love it! Thank you for making this beautiful music for us! What i love most in your writing is how you can drift through different feelings with such an ease. And all the feelings change so naturally.. Jaw dropped to the floor... AGAIN..

[@UKSportsFan]

Awesome stuff, Rabea! The Sabbathy type riff at the 6:10 mark would make a great ringtone 👍

[@andy_stinson]

You write songs like a movie director creating a storyboard

[@bananahammock334]

All the sounds are amazing. Drums,bass,guitar. All of it.

[@J_Ambrus]

This is a fantastic piece of work. Less We Know is my favourite,

[@BigDinnerBoy]

This swings meat dude

[@40spinup]

Cool as, I can hear Snarky Puppy in those slide lines. Very cool 🤙

[@shuno_music]

Man, I really hope you’re getting the praise and love you deserve for your contributions to the world of prog rock. There are very few people with the charisma, love for the music, style, and obviously talent that you bring to the table. I can’t wait to see all the amazing places you’ll go and signature series products you release in the YEARS to come!

[@berndgroters2745]

WOW! I´m usually not so into instrumental-music, but you´re kickin´it! Absolutely phenomenal! Liam is a badass drummer, holy sh1t! You´ve got an almost magical feeling for riffs, melodies and ambient moods! I´m deeply impressed!

[@SimonMeunier]

This is why you are my favourite musician ! Complete songwriting, riffing, melodic writing and powerful production! Thank you

[@ExpatZ266]

Your drummer is an ADD drummer, I love it. I miss my ADD drummer. He was fun to play with.

[@vintagetone22]

You deserve all the best my brother .cant wait to hear your album.peace and love .انت فنان عالمي.🙏👍👍👍👍❤⚘⚘

[@Budder99]

That ending at 3:00 with the feedback sound brings me right back to Toska, I love it

[@Stumpy801]

i dont know how this flew under my radar man, this is so good

[@KONSTRUKTlVlST]

This moves air differently. Love how you create more space in between the notes lately. In my opinion, your most mature, nuanced and balanced material yet. A total sonic assault gracefully delivered . Much ❤

[@fiedel]

Keepin' it fresh, keepin' it heavy, keepin' it tight ... well done, absolute pleasure to listen to.

[@TheStringDojo]

Thank you, I had a great moment.

[@nowmonk]

Bring It on!! Hell freaking yeah!!!

[@patrickr12342]

Amazing soundscape and a joy to hear. Fantastic work!!!❤🎉❤

[@UMCmetal]

Amazing moments in this. Very inspiring

[@hunterblainauthor]

Powerful.

[@ewefturkey]

Rabea, Liam... guys what a journey this EP was. Thank you for giving us your art. Loved every second. You guys are beasts. So melodic, heavy, intense, emotional at the same time, not much people can do that, that well.

[@William_Earl]

I had been waiting for this since the first EP. It did not disappoint! Straight to my playlists.

[@1siriuswolf]

This is possibly some of the best musick out there.. God how'd id love to put vocals on this

[@MartinReynolds87]

Well this is perfectly metal and excellent, thank you to both of your for your dedication to your music.

[@SomeGuyWithaKnife]

Less we know drum groove reminds me a lot of Everything and Nothing by Mudvayne. Cool influence.

[@krzysztofjb5242]

Your music is a whole vibe! It's like every song tells a story. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@shuno_music]

Absolutely insane. Dear god, please indulge the nerds and do a mix breakdown of these tracks! (Yes, you say you’re not a mix engineer or anything but obviously you’re doing something right)

[@kirkduncan2139]

Sick visuals, killer music. I’m getting some serious Karnivool and Kingcrow vibes.

[@chrisp6717]

100% sold FOREVER @6:10 in. Just amazing

[@BCarpenter2314]

"Ride out of Failure" was my favorite. All of it is really well done and mixed. Bravo!

[@dananthony6258]

Im in love with the suddle tkming changes. I love when a musician trick my ear and goes the other way but still sounds good or better than what i was expecting.

[@HoldMeForever]

The art cover looks really cool

[@thekitchenfreak]

Man.... I expected nothing less.... but you WOWED me again. Bass tone (especially 7:49 minutes in, when it goes in octaves) and that RIFFFFFFFFF at 10:46 that made me flip over my office desk in joy. THANK YOU, oh how I needed that.

[@padbender2972]

beautifully written and savagely played

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

gaddamn... Always blown away by your playing Bea... There's that vibe, feel and style that i'm like "where does he come up with that?!?!?!" Sick brother... faaaaacking sick!

[@davidlawson5937]

F'n bad ass❤

[@rahuldev3620]

The album gets exponentially better each time I listen to it..fucking bonkers🔥

[@johnconnearnmusic]

monstrous!!

[@Dropkick67]

how beautiful can ideas be that you can realize

[@florisbackx1744]

Wow dudes, I don't know what to say what hasn't already been said but this truly sounds amazing. First of all the songwriting is amazing every song takes you on a trip, with plenty of creative sidesteps and great dynamics making the heavy part slap you even more. The mix is insane, I love how you brought the filth and beef back to modern progressive rock/metal it is all way to sterile for liking nowadays. And the musicianship is outstanding, that drummer is amazing dude! I'd love to see and hear this live, it would blow me away for sure!

[@Lala9thstring]

Hey Bea, wonderfull sound and atmosphere…can‘t stop hearing Ride out of failure…grabbed my thick old lady and started play along! Thumbs up!!

[@Rob_van_der_Linden]

So I searched for guitar lessons for beginners and this came up, anyhoo great stuff :-)

[@mr.nervedamage7463]

Shew... Dos Huevos is fucking brilliant.

[@cnhamm532]

Absolutely incredible! I've loved Toska since I first heard you guys, and Totemist is even better!

[@matthewbottine363]

This is absolutely phenomenal that drummer is amazing this whole video is perfectly beautiful I could listen to this forever and never get tired of it the music you could fall asleep to!!🎶🔥🔥🤘

[@CrazyCalabrese78]

This sounds killer. Great work all round. I wish more of the newer metal bands would understand the concept of everyone having their own frequencies in the mix.

[@edwardjons8684]

Jawdropping. I really need to hear this live. Any chance of coming up to Leeds?