What Makes This Song Great? "G.O.A.T." Polyphia

[@Ric_1985]

You know what makes this song great? The fact of having the band very open to share their tracks and ideas instead of blocking their own material.

[@ibnsina9486]

My dude really trying to get himself some Beato

[@m4ssee]

I don't know if you're being sarcastic or what but the band actually blocked all the free tabs from online so people would buy their tab book. I kinda get their approach but then on the hand, I don't since free tabs have been a thing ever since internet was invented.

[@brassmonkey456654]

facts

[@delcogoonquad]

@@IncredibleGoliath seriously. couple bucks to learn it the right way the first time is totally worth it compared to going thru the unlearning and relearning process.

[@krokovay.marcell]

@@delcogoonquad yeah that’s not sharing, that’s selling:) I don’t have a problem with selling, but just let not use false labels...

[@raynor3336]

I want a remaster of G.O.A.T with Rick going wooo throughout the song

[@ashamael]

"G.O.A.T. featuring the impeccable timing of Rick Beato"

[@opusnoctem3650]

lmao i was thinking the same thing then scrolled down and read this im dyin

[@rajdeepdas5653]

Woooo!

[@MegaJam8bit]

From Beato to Flair in a single song.

[@alessandrovigano8149]

Make it happen

[@dcnole]

I just appreciate that this band is making rock music that feels current, interesting, and unique. Even if it's not to your taste, any fan of rock music should appreciate great players making original and unique rock music.

[@Hawaii567]

They take elements I enjoy from different genres of music and put it all into one piece. Dudes not only a talented guitarist, but a talented songwriter writer and composer as well. Dude will be a modern guitar legend when it’s all said and done. Extremely unique and progressive. Imagine his skill level 20 years from now (along with the rest of the band). The drummer is insane as well.

[@diegoandreuccioli7992]

Original? They just make abused music that was already bad and not original in the first place

[@Luismayer77]

@@diegoandreuccioli7992 and why are you commenting this video? Only great talents bring this kind of haters

[@diegoandreuccioli7992]

@@Luismayer77 why i am commenting on things? Because i want and i can. Can you stick to the topic please?

[@ignajara]

@@diegoandreuccioli7992 jajaj and what the hell do you do thats original? i have seen your unoriginal comment from so many others. Its good ettiquete to save your subjective negative opinion unless you have a constructive comment to go along with it. Your comment has nothing constructive other than shitting on an artist production. so yeah, duck you! have a good day!

[@codyjohnson3462]

Polyphia is one of the few bands that switched to another genre after starting off metal and I didn't get mad. Everything they write is A1!

[@thetalantonx]

Hell yeah. I am late to the Polyphia party, I found Tim Henson in Jared Dines' shred compilation III and then went in and devoured what I could find. That run of Davie504 into Tim into Ichika Nito and then Tobin Abasi, I think? So much talent and uniqueness in one small section of a video.

[@Margar02]

I feel that way about Opeth. I like it all :)

[@HECKproductions]

for real their early stuff was extremely boring cookie cutter bs

[@thaedleinad]

To be fully honest with you, I disliked their first EP after the change quite a lot, but they released very nice stuff after a while starting from "The Most Hated" and beyond. They matured it and it became very nice.

[@02dusk]

His Jared Dines riff is one of my favorite

[@ros3m4ries]

The fact that rick explained to us what flexing is, is just hilarious.

[@fishcakes5626]

Lol Like your grandpa dabbing after winning bingo night

[@upstairstudio371]

I came for the music and stayed for the pop culture lessons

[@kadriblabali]

i scrolled down immediately to see this comment

[@refl3xes835]

it was a meta flex, he was actually flexing that he can explain anything and we'll enjoy it

[@2m7b5]

Tbf my dad watches these and he definitely would've been confused if Rick didn't explain it.

[@livier3970]

As a bassist, slaping + picking is probably the most unique and powerfull way anyone would play these fast fills, it is basically what gives it it's deep and profond agressive tone, plus the low B string used a lot, it is just insane.

[@geoffcline9593]

This is how a 65 year old guitar player living in SW France "discovers" a band and immediately buys an album. Merci beaucoup Rick.

[@dylanthomas7680]

pretty cool, huh?

[@geoffcline9593]

@@dylanthomas7680 Very.

[@Leaddevo]

Hopefully you've already discovered French modern prog gods Lazuli.

[@geoffcline9593]

@@Leaddevo Oui. First time I've seen/heard prog rock played on a Gretsch Round-Up! Loved it. (I saw PFM, Gentle Giant, Genesis (Peter Gabriel era) back in the day...)

[@ZX-6R]

Vive le sud ouest!

[@tomsawyer9403]

I'm Rick's age, and first time I'm hearing of Polyphia. Very impressive musicians. Will be checking out more of their stuff. Thanks, Rick!

[@blehm_7403]

saucy is one of the most infectious riffs ever

[@randomguitarguy5906]

Welcome to the club. Glad to have you aboard, have a good time with polyphia stuff it's amazing.

[@ninetymph]

All of their material is top tier, but they really kicked it up a notch when they changed drummers after their first album. My favorite is The Most Hated EP, the compositions are a bit softer than New Levels New Devils, but still technical and melodic with an incredibly full sound... it's remarkable. Welcome to the party.

[@daleb72]

@@blehm_7403 hell yeah it is!

[@HareDeLune]

Same. Thanks, Rick!

[@steveplummer5779]

I feel like Rick is somehow able to hear and explain music in all its complexities with greater detail and inspiration than a painter that could recount every stroke of their brush that created a masterpiece. It's incredible that Rick cannot only hear and understand, but also breakdown the music into an appreciable medium for the masses. You didn't have to do this.... but you did. Thank you Rick.

[@bennyfactr6122]

What I find amazing is that this band has so much talent at every instrument, and they have the restraint to leave air throughout their tracks. The maturity in the composition can't be overstated.

[@raynman6466]

Maturity? I got the total opposite impression

[@rushthecymbals]

@@raynman6466 why do you feel that way? I agree with Benny, I also think the composition is masterfully done.

[@JET240Z]

They’ve grown a lot as a band. Their earlier stuff is way busier and shreddy. With their new stuff they’ve definitely prioritized the song over just flexing the entire time.

[@nostalgiajunkie]

I’ve felt the same way since they released Renaissance. People look at their marketing or image and don’t use their ears. These guys have changed the game and their influence is already noticeable. Breaking out of boxes

[@n.j.crawler]

Not too many people realize that the rests are just as important as the notes!

[@jordanl7685]

The space the drums and bass leave for those clean guitar tones is just sooooo satisfying.

[@ammenz]

And viceversa: the space that guitars leave for those drum and bass is perfect.

[@OmniphonProductions]

One of the greatest lessons I ever learned (and am still learning) is _restraint!_ Sometimes the best note for the moment is a REST! As you say, this song's exploration of space...specifically _making_ room for each other to shine...is just brilliant!!!

[@ColdHeritage]

Rick: How long does it take? Me: *Probably takes a few hours over a few days to finish the composition and then polishing it over the course of a few days* Tim: It takes like an hour to finish the composition and then like another hour to learn and perfect playing it. Me: *Gives up playing guitar*

[@ForrestWhaling]

Right? No way it takes an hour. They'd have millions of songs

[@PotatoeChews]

I think he was talking about perfecting the riff with "flexes"

[@andrewkorpesho]

@@ForrestWhaling As an amateur composer, it really doesn't take too long to write an entire song, even technical prog stuff. Once you have the main idea/ riff/ chord progression it's just building from there. It sounds ridiculous but it's true. Obviously only taking a couple hours is still crazy, but yeah, somewhere around 5-10 hours isn't abnormal.

[@nersonangelo]

Well Picasso practiced for decades so he can create a 1hr masterpiece

[@ayemjake]

@@andrewkorpesho This is very true.. especially if you already have a melody that's been playing in your head for days..

[@kaijukebox]

I saw them live in 2017. I was second in line to get my CDs signed and stuck out my hand to greet them. Clay responded: "Woah, no handshakes, only hugs." Then they all proceeded to hug me.

[@thecharlieramirez]

So wholesome. 💜

[@MarsFireballCharge]

gober?

[@nathanhenry4214]

That's awesome.

[@sheikhk.s.sarian2594]

Which Clay tho?

[@zainudinbin5579]

@@sheikhk.s.sarian2594 he mentioned all so ig both

[@samsewall8341]

Holy cow- never heard of that band in my life, but that riff was out of this world. Thanks Rick!

[@fromulus]

Check out their catalogue, it's all insanely impressive. I recommend O.D., a song on the same album as this one.

[@fp-ko7vg]

I recommend listening their album new levels new devils. And also each album they released could be a genre of its own, so if you can listen to them aswell :)

[@ctrlaltdylan]

Check out a track called "James Franco", it's low-key brilliant with an unreal solo.

[@drdre4397]

@@ctrlaltdylan I've always liked that one the most. I know it's old polyphia now they have this clean shred thing but it's such a groove.

[@unsanitizedbabywipes6154]

@Peta peTa you should add why its the best tho. for me, Every album is the best because they are very different to each other.

[@julieodler8823]

This is my introduction to this band. I'm kind of a prog rocker. Just.. WOW. Absolutely LOVE this. Everything about it.

[@anotherdamn6c]

Reminds me of all the dropped jaws in the early 70s watching KC. Whole lotta How does he do that??

[@LitchKB]

The whole song is just a giant flex, and it's not just one musician flexing - they're flexing every instrument, they're flexing the arrangements and they're flexing the style. It's quite a masterful novelty.

[@skylermichael641]

Even the song name is the ultimate flex

[@dragonpundit.6443]

I think it's horrible...I bought this...the NEXT BIG THING...that nasal tone and spastic showing off.

[@dropkickpherby6994]

@@dragonpundit.6443 neat

[@216trixie]

@@dragonpundit.6443 Next big things always come along with their own meme like " flex."

[@abot6783]

@@dragonpundit.6443 that’s just like.... your opinion, Man

[@tythesoundguy]

I've had the great pleasure of doing sound for Polyphia, and I must say that they are the real deal folks, as nice and proficient on their instruments as a sound tech could wish for!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

They're so different from the rest of the "Hype bullshit" young musicians. The depth of talent and total lack of ego in these guys despite their age blows my mind...

[@adamtheduell]

I got to meet these dudes back when they were touring their self titled, and hadn't started playing big shows yet. They ate some of my snacks and were stoked that I had pizza Combos 😂 super super chill, down to earth dudes who were just barely older than me and playing guitar about the same amount of time that I had. Unreal how much more skilled they are though 😂 they gave me some great pointers too, especially Scotty.

[@BreathEmpowerment]

The music isn't just the notes, it's the spaces... this song is such a prime example of that

[@asant90]

You mean the silence parts but yes

[@BreathEmpowerment]

@@asant90 I mean the intentional use of space. Rests, if you want to get more technical in musical terminology 🙄 IDK why people have to be so argumentative and nitpicky online. But I said what I meant. Victor Wooten wrote about it in his book The Music Lesson, and it's a great yet fairly underutilized musical tool.

[@lt3880]

nah space was the right way to put it, because space specifically exists to contrast something taking up that space

[@BreathEmpowerment]

@@lt3880 Exactly 💯

[@keegsmarshall6610]

Also, space is used where Rick refers to implied chords. The riffs don't cover the entire arpeggio, just enough to give harmonic direction.

[@tastenzeux]

Now that's a perfect example for a band I wouldn't have come across if there wasn't Rick enthusiastically dissecting the parts and sections. Downloaded their album immediately. I simply can't understand someone blocking these kinds of content. Great work, Polyphia and great work, Rick!

[@charlie172011]

@@ButBigger42 spotify probably

[@tastenzeux]

Yes. I subscribed to Amazon Music and I use to download albums to listen to them offline. Sorry for causing confusion.

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@ButBigger42 you can download music in streaming services to play it offline. in case you didn't know.......

[@charleytodd5792]

Love how much open space there is in the bass and drums. Makes what they are doing much more impactful.

[@Deadgirlband]

Rick: explains the chord progression Me, with nearly zero music theory knowledge: yeah totally

[@ajadeleye4970]

"Bruh, yeah. Exactly" - me not knowing anything

[@hurlicane7053]

Before I took music theory I was in the same boat. Its so weird to watch these knowing things now

[@manikay]

my analysis: "aha! the chord movement is minor - major - major, but then the last bar is sharp in the bass" Rick's analysis: "Bbm6, D/G, F# Phrygian phrasing, etc. etc." me: "Yeah, that's what I said!........ right? IT IS THE SAME THING, RIGHT?!"

[@DRJY-fe5hs]

Same💀

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@manikay 🤣

[@tylereastburn1721]

When Rick hits that “wooo!!” That’s how you know it’s a banger

[@adrianrodrigues1402]

Rick Beato to Ric Flair with the wooo

[@tuguspuspayoga]

@@adrianrodrigues1402 I see what you did there. LOL

[@1okanaganguy]

one per minute by my count...

[@mikemcleroy8265]

😂

[@johnmarquez333]

Most I've heard in one Beato video. And an "Ohhh!" thrown in toward the end as the cherry on top!

[@ThoughtfulAl]

Such a rich collection of sound! Drummer: "have you left enough room for my part?" The others:"it's gonna be tight..." Drummer: "excellent" Vocalist: "what about me?" Polyphia: "You're too late"

[@duarteestelita7257]

Hehehe That was funny dude ;)

[@coacheugeneteo]

I've been so excited for the Polyphia content ever since that photo cropped up on IG

[@robertgarland5012]

This post exemplifies what I watch on KZbin. Bodybuilding and music!

[@zeropointperspective9643]

@@robertgarland5012 🤘🏼💪🏽

[@AnalogBlog]

Right… now waiting for some Animals as Leaders content!

[@Nacattakk777]

Wow now I really know you have good taste in music! Good to see you here bro!

[@RyanWattersRyanWatters]

Same!

[@RhysticStudies]

one of my favorite riffs ever. so fun to play, so hard to master.

[@divdav08]

And it's not even their hardest riff. Polyphia is wild

[@Mark-OutWest]

only a master of evil, Darth.....

[@russellzauner]

@@divdav08 *chuckles in Nasty*

[@Mandibularmenace]

@@russellzauner Nasty is easier than GOAT imo. The Jason Richardson solo on the other hand....

[@quinnquitars]

@Rhystic Studies I love ur videos!

[@Hejirah]

I was very hesitant when I first came across this band, thinking they're just another soulless super-shredders... but it's starting to grow on me, I think they're genius

[@ShayerSUtsho]

"Soulless Super-Shredders" xD I'm borrowing that word. Gonna call all attention-seeking shredders only showing off and not true to music "Soulless Super-Shredders" from now on.

[@LiveLaughLovecraft]

I didn’t like them at first, but now they are my all-time favorite band. There music just stuck with me. I think the most hated album was a good gateway into their music.

[@kyle7233]

Felt the same way. I was like "Wow theyre incredible but idk if I can listen to a bunch of guys flipping through their catalog of shredology like OG DreamTheatre". Then KZbin brought Playing God back onto my feed, I gave it another listen and I was hooked.

[@styliestylie1169]

All these kids who are monsters on their instruments makes me so happy. You are all creating a new form of jazz, well done. Seriously.

[@ZephyrBassPiano]

I'm not sure if G.O.A.T is considered jazz in any way, but I agree that those guys are monsters on their instruments

[@alexp5005]

who else wanted to see rick play the G.O.A.T. riff hahaha

[@kodutta7]

That was the only reason I clicked initially haha!

[@simonpreciado0]

That would’ve been sick😂

[@diceandcards8272]

Can u play it?

[@irti_pk]

It's totally doable for him. Don't get me wrong, it's a hard riff but as far as Tim's riffs go GOAT intro is pretty doable (arguably not even the toughest riff in the song haha)

[@user-tv3ik9qi9x]

@@diceandcards8272 yes

[@nathanstatham5022]

8:15 I didn’t even notice all those synths in the track. It’s amazing how many different layers there are.

[@jbasti227]

Polyphia is a special breed of musicians that compose parts that are ridiculously technical yet ridiculously catchy all at the same time. Their song Euphoria is another good example.

[@UltiMutt]

Agreed! My favorite combo

[@toxicscope511]

I think this is what really makes a prog song, when it's not just complex, but also catchy enough that can be appreciated by all kinds of people.

[@bored78612]

my fav song from them

[@jbasti227]

@@terran236 Of course, Nick Johnson’s part in that is great too

[@OmgItsZakkE]

I agree. What's the point of a super technical song if it doesn't sound good?

[@laxbro7ify]

You know Polyphia is legit when they turn Rick Beato into Ric Flair. Love your enthusiasm and this video. 👊👊

[@2k13Ghost]

Lmfaoo Ric Flair. Good one, bro

[@RyanGerhardtYimimoto]

That made me legit laugh out loud hahaha

[@iwansyarif8669]

Hahahahaha

[@Panyc333]

Wooooo!

[@franniesilapan5566]

This made me LOL for real. Hilarious!

[@mmtubecomment]

Rick has created a new scale on which to measure the quality of music… The Beato Woooo Scale “This song is a 10 Woooooo”

[@TheSeeking2know]

🙌

[@AnthonyBate]

Rick Flair enters the chat.

[@phillipvines435]

If Beato woooos then I have to give it a chance. I've seen Pat Metheny twice, so Beato is the man.

[@langesterguy]

Animals as Leaders, Intervals, Plini, and now Polyphia. Rick knows bands like these are changing music

[@harrysachs2274]

Into unlistenable garbage. I don't know about this Beato guy.

[@IgnacioCentu96]

@@harrysachs2274 ?

[@katcano4474]

@@IgnacioCentu96 listen man, his name is Harry Sachs. That's either a dead give away to his trolling intentions or an unfortunate name to say the least.

[@august-lemon9244]

@@harrysachs2274 you must be either trolling or a cranky geezer

[@harrysachs2274]

@@august-lemon9244 the latter.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

G.O.A.T. Blew me away the first time I heard it. Polyphia is my favorite progressive rock band.

[@TheRealSplexy]

i honestly dislike everything they've done, the only thing i like about it is the drums. Its just "show-off" music, which is just unintereating to me, because it feels like it says nothing interesting.

[@MrVladalv]

@@TheRealSplexy why are you watching this then? Unless you want a professional opinion from Rick about a band, which you clearly lack the capacity to undrstand and appreciate.

[@keshavj4827]

Same here man , my brain literally explodes everytime I hear them due to their awesomeness. They are something else

[@NexusGideon]

@@TheRealSplexy ur entitled to ur opinion but im entitled to mine that ur just wrong

[@keshavj4827]

@@NexusGideon My opinion is that u You are absolutely right

[@rancewhite9312]

I’ve never heard this song in my entire life but that guitar at the beginning was absolutely insanely awesome.

[@BigSh00tsie]

how INSANE would it be for Polyphia to do this song with an orchestra.

[@distortingjack]

That would really be missing the point. A quartet maybe.

[@BigSh00tsie]

@@distortingjack sure I guess. I just think it could be super creative.

[@harmonymarketing]

Nah it’s be fucking sick

[@nickcage3703]

It'd be sick

[@BreathEmpowerment]

With the Colorado symphony at Red Rocks. Let's make it happen!

[@charlyarias]

Literally sharing these moments with you, Rick, it just feels like when I used to sit with friends to listen to new songs/albums and enjoy figuring out what they were playing, exchanging ideas and opinions, rewinding over and over... just a pleasure doing it with you. Thanks!

My favourite thing about the song is the way the guitars cover each other. The layering and the filling through harmony. As an aspiring producer, this song gives me a musical woody.

[@davidmiles3018]

As a guitarist, I always loved the guitar parts in this song. This video made me really appreciate the rhythm section in this band. The whole band is just so talented

[@JoeShmowYo]

One of my favorite things about the trap influence here is that Phrygian scale modality. In trap music you often hear an emphasis on the scale degrees that are just a half step away from each other. it gives you a really strong pull toward resolution. trap music also works really well in harmonic minor for that reason! Love the theory talk, Rick!

[@MrMerkinS]

Ricks face during the sweep pick thing in the main riff is ALL OF US.

[@hockeyshot999]

This hahahaha

[@kyleolin3566]

Never heard these guys before. First line was like wtf? By the end I was totally getting it. Perfect rendition of EDM, but on instruments. Insane that they can sound so much like machines. That hi hat! Didn’t know that was possible! Love it!

[@LNC2009]

This is why i love this series! Rick just introduced me to an amazing band and beautiful music! Thanks a lot Rick!

[@mattfleming2287]

This is actual modern music-breaking convention, not using any guitar cliches and played so well. One of the few original bands to come out in the last few decades.

[@cyb3rgazer307]

@Adam Everything is a remix. Mixing ideas in a way that works is precisely what creativity is about.

[@landmarkcreations1183]

I like how Rick breaks down “ flex” for us old guys lol thanks Rick!

[@raahull04]

All the guys in Polyphia are absolute masters in their respective instruments! I found the sound of this song very refreshing when i heard it for the first time some time ago.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

Tims use of harmonics makes anything he plays just magical! What a crazy talented kid!

[@erich1710]

Saw them live pre-pandemic, and they were such a fun band. Probably one of the most fun concerts I've been to in 30 years.

[@IanYS]

I'm excited for all the people who've discovered Polyphia thanks to this episode

[@relicofgold]

Yep. I'm in my late 60's and recognise this as supreme musicianship/composition/production. I'll catch their other work.

[@finnancahill2644]

I discovered periphery thanks to Rick

[@tk20channel]

I'm 40 and this is the first time I've ever heard of this band. Feels like the time I discovered Pink Floyd. I can't wait to check out all of their music.

[@finnancahill2644]

@@tk20channel They have some really cool stuff. Might want to also check out animals as leaders

[@harrysachs2274]

All technicality, zero soul. This music is empty and heartless. It stinks.

[@Project25_01]

Polyphia and Covet are bands which play the music I didn't know I needed. Such refreshing playing. It'dbe nice to listen to Rick explain to us what Yvette Young is doing too :) Thank you very much for this one Rick!

[@jackassplus]

Haven't heard of Covet. Now I have. Thank you!

[@duarteestelita7257]

I'll second that. Yvette rocks man.

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

Another +1 for Rick interviewing Yvette Young

[@ohthatguy.140]

I had no idea this band existed. Enter "What Makes This Song Great?" and now I've been listening to them all day. Thanks Rick for bringing Polyphia to my attention.

[@AidanXavier1]

Have you heard Saucy yet?

[@ohthatguy.140]

Yes. So far I've listened to New Levels New Devils, Muse and The Most Hated ep. I think my favorite tracks so far are Sweet Tea, Champagne, Goose, Yas and OD

[@user-eh6th9wj5k]

Rick Beato, the coolest guy around... Rubbing elbows with young popular musicians.

[@EthanRom]

definitely breaking the boomer stereotype, I'm glad he's branching out.

[@zbo1]

Rick is so cool. Very seldom has anything bad to say about music,always encouraging and awesome

[@tylerhackner9731]

Glad he’s hanging out with us young folks! 😉

[@raidrfrk]

What's cool is that Rick reads the comments the guitarist has been commenting for awhile.....

[@fromulus]

He always positive, and he knows what he's talking about. That's all you need for access to just about anyone in the industry.

[@The_Chad_]

Crazy seeing the difference in how Rickreacts to this compared to the modern top 10 songs. It's like he's hearing Audioslave or Led Zepplin again for the first time. You can just tell Polyphia blows his freaking mind and it has to be almost impossible to blow this man's mind.

[@FabulousKilljoy]

I love that you explained what flexing was haha. Never crossed my mind that some folks might not know what that means

[@Leo-fq3sx]

That is true, a lot of Rick Audience, not to call them old but maybe they aren't up to date on new words so it was a nice touch from Rick to do that

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

@@Leo-fq3sx "not to call them old" = old

[@maxmustardman298]

my concern would be more that folks don't know any other word for it anymore ;)

[@michaelrobison25]

@@Leo-fq3sx it's true. I'm old.

[@hydroid7273]

Yeah that was a good touch

[@gb-nz]

When the cicada beat is not a copy&paste for the millionth time, but played by a real person: A R T

[@PianoDentist]

...and if you DO write the beat into a sequencer, then listen and edit each section to ensure accents, fills and emphasis are appropriate as the track progresses, just as IF it were a 'real' drummer playing from start to finish.

[@abot6783]

I mean not that it doesn’t have its’s place in music. But yea I agree.

[@harrysachs2274]

That sound sucks. Modern music is straight trash.

[@ozzyisdrunk]

@@harrysachs2274 wdym. it's sound good in this context.

[@guestofearth]

@@harrysachs2274 LOL imagine making a spoof account on fucking youtube so you can say mean things without any fear of reprisal. Get a life dude!

[@fiddlestix3025]

And again, what gets me so much in this song, as so often with great music, is the use of contrasts: contrasts between space in the music and it being chockers full, contrasts between sounds which remind me of nature (water drops falling into a pond, bamboo flutes) and sounds at other times that are so futuristic and distorted, the higher pitched ‘acoustic’ guitar sounds contrasted with these heavy, dark bass and drums…, mindblowing contrasts everywhere. Such a great piece-.

[@pupdad]

Just a note, the whistling noise at the beginning is actually Y2K's producer tag, he uses it on all of his songs, even before GOAT, but it just works so damn well. Ari is a genius!

[@refl3xes835]

I was gonna point this out too but I'm glad someone else caught it! I listen to a bunch of Y2K and hear that sound so much :P

[@ripperplaysclon152]

It’s also the sound of a loon. A loon is a duck-like bird that’s native to Canada, and their cry sounds exactly like that.

[@Walter-rj3gk]

I freaked when i first heard GOAT. I’m basic, so i knew Y2K from bbno$ and Yung Gravy. When i heard his tag on GOAT, i instantly fled to google to look up the credits for the song. lol

[@Zackebuh]

@@ripperplaysclon152 Yeah, the loon sound. Also used in every movie ever when they want to give you this outside, somewhat lonely to scary feeling. Dunno if it's a good idea to use such a commonly (or even overused) sound as a producer tag.

[@jordanjohnson5229]

@@Zackebuh it's either that or his "Y2K, BIAAAAATCH" tag, I much prefer the loon myself 😂

[@IRuinEvrything]

So, Rick... Am I the only one who hears LOADS of flamenco influence baked into this specific type of guitar style? the hesitations, syncopations, specific pushing and pulling. It's very flamenco.

[@auroranamex5886]

And dubstep

[@rageprod]

I feel this about polyphia's recent stuff since I heard O.D. honestly, I love it.

[@offgridas]

He said the guitar is classical and Spanish mixed.

[@martinepstein9826]

The bass playing too. Really cool stuff.

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

Check out Robert Svard's flamenco cover of GOAT, it's AMAZING and works so well!

[@robstockton7240]

I heard this and thought, "I need to hear this broken down" and of course, my man Rick does it, and beautifully. You are such a legend, Rick.

[@The_Fat_Turtle]

I've been a guitarist for more than 25 years and I notice the instrument first when listening to music, but the drummer at the end of the song is the real star of the show to me.

[@Zwellop]

I love how many spaces there are in all instruments. Leads to a real heavy groove I feel.

[@VisperaMusica]

When your dream was to be a rockstar but you parents wanted you to be a rocket scientist and you didn't want to disappoint them.

[@INFPinSA]

😂 perfect

[@jessepinkman7349]

This comment should be the Heisenberg level of this video’s comment section. High in the viralsphere. For real yo.

[@kmancrx]

​@@jessepinkman7349 I think there's a certain amount of uncertainty regarding your comment. 😉

[@almightytreegod]

Pretty sure that riff will end up being a landmark in the evolution of rock music, probably music in general. Really glad you did this one.

[@manreeque5887]

it’s going to be the new song you hear in every guitar center

[@manreeque5887]

@@hotman718 that won’t stop us from trying 😂

[@davidfleuchaus]

I totally agree. But I’d add that it’s not just the guitar riff but the rest of the parts (bass and drums) and how they all fit together that can, and should, be a new foundation for the evolution of music.

[@almightytreegod]

@@davidfleuchaus Yeah, I was thinking originally more in the context of rock and players and how those things tend to carry forward. I’m actually a bass player. Haha... the song itself is what makes the riff live in the space where it’s possible to be a landmark riff, more accurately. Without good production the audience can’t be reached. The bass and drums are absolutely phenomenal as well, obviously.

[@davidfleuchaus]

@@almightytreegod “phenomenal” Yup.

[@CinematicSoundDesign]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate the finish on that PRS.

[@rodestig_]

And that's Rick flexin no us...

[@rmenezes08]

my god that pearl blue with rosewood neck combo is just insane

[@Swaderz9]

It had me pretty distracted for a minute there

[@danieldevereaux]

Imma need more than a minute.

[@joeb3590]

Dude I know! Someone call Paul, and beg him to send another lol

[@demuthjesse]

The two clay's are literally the fuxkin tightest rhythm section to ever exist! Those boys literally fit like a glove !

[@auralfixxation6702]

I've been telling people about this song for a while. There is so much more below the surface to this. Just amazing.

[@grovestreet1520]

Polyphia is really something special. I'm so glad that so many people appreciate them.

[@Heroo01]

Holy crap that's absolutely mind blowing hearing the parts separately. I had no idea the synth was as complex as it was and how much it added and hearing the drums + bass was fairly breathtaking because they actually play this live. I was in drum line all 4 years of high school and I've never heard such amazingly timed and performed parts. Other reactors have mentioned the bass being a good mix with the drums but I could never pick them out enough to hear how truly insane it is, so thank you so much for showing it to us so well; I've gotta check out more of your videos

[@adamplaza3935]

Rick got problems with his videos because of copyright stuff so he got the dude who wrote it xD

[@timothygary1]

He figured out the way to beat the system, the right way

[@peterkelley6344]

Which makes a hell of a lot of sense.

[@mastod0n1]

This doesn't always work because a lot of the time with the big label artists they don't own the masters which is what is being flagged.

[@riksplace]

Don Felder got taken down on his own video showing how to play Hotel California

[@adamplaza3935]

YT got some stuff ... in germany is a youtuber who got his subscribtion button stolen on the way to one million so he cant get bigger xD meanwhile hes above 1 million .. but if youtube said ur opinion is wrong xD

[@tiscover]

My favorite KZbin guy talks about one of my favorite songs from the last years - I am happy

[@marybethgraham5731]

When I listen to Polyphia, I hear shades of JS Bach. The layers of point & counterpoint, the mathematical genius, the otherworldly beauty. Modern yet extremely classical as well.

[@tk20channel]

This is the most interesting modern music I've ever heard. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@aleksabudjevac7280]

i know Tim gets most of the credit for the main riff , but damn Scotts guitar part is just so darn awesome . I just love how melodic it is , and the tone his guitar has is quite honestly what inspires me to become a better guitar player in general .

[@CptShiba]

His riffs on Saucy and Icronic are some of the tastiest around.

[@howdydoughty7634]

It’s like let’s throw a completely random jazz fusion solo in this song make it sound amazing!

[@Usernotfound1777]

Never heard or seen this guy before, but wow was I blown away with the way he breaks down this bands sound. He really knows what he is talking about from a true knowledge and history based platform. Just incredible. I will admit, from first glance I was skeptical on his knowledge of this new era sound with stuff like trap and effects made with a computer. However it just shows that all this new stuff stems from an already deep rooted rich history. Great stuff here!

[@TheSeeking2know]

Great comment from you. He has over 20-years-plus music production experience, and with that maturity and love of music he knows how to explain and break down how the music is built up from every section and instrument.

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

You must be from PEI! It is "Never heard nor SAW this guy" NOT "seen" and yes Rick is crucial!

[@codytaylor942]

Rick is perpetually roughly 27 years of age bro.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Severe failure of YT algorithm here. Everyone who listens to interesting music on YT has to stumble over Rick sooner or later.

[@brentwalker3300]

@@achenarmyst2156 Lol. The algorithm done broke.

[@andykimball3340]

I'm an old classic rock guy, pretty set in my ways. This band gives me hope for the future.

[@cree8vision]

This is some of the most unique playing I've heard in a long time. It has elements of acoustic players advanced harmonics with that strange electric pedal ring tone.

[@Bearaudeus]

I feel like you obsess over music the way I do, just on a much more knowledgeable, professional, educated level. It’s fun hearing from those so passionate about music. I love your videos sooo much!

[@Bearaudeus]

I’m jealous that you get these original tracking dealios and get to separate the sounds individually….!!!

[@jaykoblz1]

We FINALLY found a guitar lick that Rick can't just automatically play by ear!

[@williamchristian8705]

First time I heard this I was floored. What a piece of work. Don’t forget that drum work. He put it down.

[@michaelhanson3509]

Tim is almost otherworldly, must be how people felt when watching/meeting a Beethoven/Bach during their life. He almost challenges me to keep up (fat fingered chance here LOL) instead of giving up. I rank him up there with John 5 for pure joy when watching, they both just enjoy music and it shows. Been playing almost 40 years (51 now, cut my teeth on hair metal/classic rock) and I will never be that good, but it doesn't hurt at all. May the band survive the fame train.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

And here are those 808s: ... (silence)... Man, listening on a laptop really sucks sometimes😂

[@alistairclifton1286]

studio monitors ftw lol

[@dbrowdy]

I'm listening on a high end headphone rig and didn't hear it either. Thanks, KZbin compression!

[@dougappel5924]

Preach.

[@theopinson3851]

I was listening on my phone. 😂

[@skylermichael641]

Lol me on my iPhone

[@RCAvhstape]

I love when guitar and bass together sound almost like a single instrument, the way a piano player uses two hands to play two parts on one instrument.

[@jakethornton7]

You're more right than you think. Tim writes on piano, and makes the left hand bass/rhythm guitar, and plays the right hand as melody

[@patrickmcguire7929]

A customer service rep just mentioned these guys to me an hour ago & I AM IMPRESSED!!!! So unorthodox & clearly special. How it seems like ai with soul. What a superb group😲. Excellent breakdown making it more accessible Mr. Beato👍🏻

[@smososoms]

about time this song was featured on this series, i hope O.D. also gets its own episode too. That song is so insane.

[@AidanXavier1]

Honestly every song of theirs on the past two releases could go on this series

[@YankeeFiddler13850]

This is the first of the WMTSG series where every single facet of the recording is amazing. Maybe it has to do with my.umfamiliarity with the piece and group, but I found myself hanging on to every note, riff, and comment throughout the entire video.

[@genesises]

check out their songs "nasty" and "saucy" :D

[@djdanger9812]

Bass and Guitar are played so percussive that's the catch this song has. Brilliant.

[@leddygee1896]

Polyphia is a great band, their approach is very jazz like... what a talented bunch o' youngsters!! Also Rick, are you ever going to make the Dream Theater "What makes this song great"... It would be cool if you could break down "Under A Glass Moon". Thanks Rick, I appreciate every one of these you present.

[@Apoz]

Polyphia is like the progressive version of Pop guitar music. Prog pop?

[@andreaswagner6022]

DT? 6:00 That intro roll.....

[@shanechaisson9383]

Been waiting on Octavarium for like 4 years now😂😂

[@sagetmaster4]

@@martinpaddle kinda of get annoyed when people say this. Improvising can occur in lots of different genres. Jazz also has pretty specific harmonic language and sound. Something otherwise would be classified as jazz influenced

[@sirstabbyfork9675]

@@martinpaddle listen to 40Oz by these guys and tell me there's no jazz influence in there

[@kensteckelberg7013]

That PRS is a beauty. That color. Wow! Never listened to Polyphia. And to you blockers, this is why Rick’s channel is important. He introduces the world to your music. I’m now a Polyphia fan, thanks to Rick. 👍

[@nightpandas7178]

Probably the most beautiful PRS I've ever seen that thing is gorgeous

[@FatuousRobertson]

This gives me hope that guitar-based music has a real future! They say the music we listened to in our formative years sticks with us, but this is different in a really good way. No autotuned pop here! And even though I grew up on the original R&B, this trap sensibility is not lightweight stuff.

[@tomanderson6140]

I love how Tim says it takes him an hour to get the riff down. I've been working on it for...ummm...yeah, I'd rather not say. BTW Tim's bit for the Jared Dines shred collab is amazing. He's one of the most recognizable and unique guitarists today.

[@destroyer28100]

Clay Gober is such an underrated bassist of the past few years, have never heard anyone else hybrid pick bass like him

[@AidanXavier1]

The muted triplets always get me

[@owlsowa9893]

How is he underrated?

[@TheKingoftheriff]

The stuff that he explains starting 3:30 is genius, too bad most instrumentalists don't care about how much of what they play reaches the audience.

[@tiscover]

One of the most exciting bands in the last years.

[@fakerskraa2555]

True, I'm almost out of touch with modern music but damn these bands like polyphia, intervals and animals as leaders are doing wonders as instrumental bands.

[@crowjr2]

I'm old. Never heard of this before, but I'm blown away. Indeed it does sound like the future has arrived. Brilliant video, thanks for featuring them!

[@harrysachs2274]

It sounds like crap. As I posted in another comment, all technicality, zero soul. This crap stinks.

[@Skimaskkass]

@@harrysachs2274different people have different tastes, if someone likes what you don't just move on lol

[@harrysachs2274]

@@Skimaskkass that would be an impossibility. We are on the interwebs after all.

[@adamweishaupt2007]

@@harrysachs2274 you're enjoying very much of your trolling. 🤣

[@harrysachs2274]

@@adamweishaupt2007 indeed

[@BradColemanisHere]

As much as I love this song, I love that Rick loves it that much more.

[@Robert_Herring]

This song is very much in the spirit of a passacaglia. While Bach wouldn't have composed it quite this way, he would most certainly understand and appreciate it.

[@lucasnunes2453]

I love how this series is mostly just an excuse for rick to geek out and vibe to his fav music im all here for it

[@Zombie_13x33]

I dont know who's more talented lol. This young man for coming up with such a strange medley or you sir for deciphering it and explaining it in such detail and breaking it down and actually being able to play parts of it lol. Just wow. Not my cup of tea but man I sure can appreciate the effort and skill involved.

[@Swollen_Goat]

Clay Gober is IMO what really made Polyphia the next level. I absolutely love Tim and Scottie and their guitar craziness, but Clay's bass is fucking next level. Truly amazing.

[@TheFlamingChips]

Right? Perfect combination of simplicity and complexity. I'll listen to the bass in their songs and think "oh I could actually learn that" then he randomly pops off with some crazy hybrid picking slap groove."

[@yukas1ngas]

I heard opinion that it really drummer who rocks ;)