Wide Eyes - Paradoxica (FULL ALBUM STREAM)

[@GarethMcNicholBriggs]

One of the most incredibly underrated things ever created.

[@ShadowBrave21]

Still makes me angry and I don't listen to much metal these days. Most beautiful thing constructed from beginning to end

[@Scorge120]

@@ShadowBrave21 it's one of those niche things where those who appreciate it REALLY appreciate it

[@michaeltrimble7680]

KZbin be like: you might enjoy this. Understatement of the century.

[@HammyViking]

just happened to me like wtf

[@Vesuvius500]

Holy fucking album drops, Batman. I finally got the chance to listen to this, and I immediately busted a nut so hard I broke through my bedroom wall, broke the sound barrier, and set off my neighbor's house alarm. This is some top quality stuff guys. KEEP. MAKING. MUSIC.

[@Alvinacid]

wtf this just popped up in my recommended?!?!?? WHAT IS THIS BEAUTY

[@erikrevier4053]

0:00 Paradoxica 7:50 The First Contact 14:52 Hollow Rain 21:35 Oresteia 29:00 Vertigo Don't thank me, Thank Wide Eyes! This album is amazing! Can't wait for my physical copy and shirt :)

[@arka267]

thank you

[@grimeyshred]

Can you still buy physical copies and shirts?

[@metalheadsolid2668]

I've been listening to this prog album thing for hours like 99999 trillion times (AT LEAST), and everytime i hear it, it is fully different, new and beautiful. I think that this is the best modern prog album ever made so far, but not only because of personal taste. Because of the effort and emotion you put in it. Because every song is so complex, well made and perfectly balanced with the others. In particular the last: Vertigo, contains parts of all the other previous songs but combined with new elements, like a neoclassical symphony, and it's good to hear as a neoclassical symphony too. 😅😅😅 It is so unique, peculiar, special and i really struggle to find a BARELY SIMILAR beauty on the internet! I mean, where does this music come from? 👽 From which dimension?😅😅😅 Trust me, this is great to hear every single time. Five stars for sure 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 😁👍

[@WideEyesOH]

Thank you so much🤘🏼👽🤘🏼

[@metalheadsolid2668]

@@WideEyesOH Thanks to you! I really like it, the older albums are very cool too and i'm in hype for a new one.

[@allanpetterson9261]

I come here every year just to make sure this album is not a dream. This is the kind of music that makes you want to live in its universe.

[@editfantasy7892]

how does this sound so crispy and chill and magically comforting.

[@thedannyfool472]

the production quality is SO GOOD

[@editfantasy7892]

oh man that's what i was thinking too

[@Boba_Fettuccine.]

the sauce

[@FractalTrades]

youre crispy

[@NickAcker]

My eyes have never been wider..

[@sevazakharenko8176]

Wait wait wait, so is this technically a prequel to Terraforming?? The end of Vertigo - the underlying melody is the same as in Renaissance (first song off Terraforming) and the lead melody is aaaalmost the same as the one at the end of Engineers III - Dark Matter (same rhythm, slightly different melody). Furthermore, there are ships flying in both albums' cover art. So perhaps Paradoxica was the home world, and Terraforming is the sequel where our hero leaves the planet to go Terraform some other planet. There's no way this was a coincidence, illuminati confirmed. Also I should mention that this album is incredible, great writing as always!

[@willstanbury9725]

You know its a wide eyes ep when its as long as a lot of LP's

[@Penninn]

This is not an EP, it goes past the 25 minute mark. So this is definitely an LP.

[@willstanbury9725]

A couple of months ago they told me directly in response to a youtube comment i made, that they were working on an ep that would come out soon. So, this probably doesnt fit on an ep physically, but its called one

[@843Core]

Dream Theater's A Change Of Seasons EP is 57 minutes long haha. Prog EPs have no rules

[@maxonmendel5757]

The video says "full album" indicating an LP

[@xNecropolisx100]

Man that build up to the breakdown in First Contact starting around 12:00 is so sick and then the following breakdown was probably the nastiest part of the album. I fucking love it.

[@denizgok9376]

11:09 - 12:19 is MADness

[@tactileinput]

Right near the end of "Vertigo" (41:10 in this stream, to be exact), the melody from "Engineers II: Unbounded" (at 02:30) appears. What an awesome way to tie Terraforming into this album.

[@milenkirilov9681]

Not even close...

[@heardlessmusic]

@@milenkirilov9681 its from a different track

[@jamaica4lifes]

5 songs in 42 minutes. HOLY SHIT GUYS. Talk about positive progression! Going to be jamming this all day at work. Much love to my favorite instrudjental band!

[@TheTruth9947]

Instrudjental!! lol Nice!! for now on that is an official word for me :D

[@fikosso]

F*ck this is a good ambidjent.

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

I prefer djentrumental ;)

[@SoadAddict91]

*intellidjent

[@marshallclifton1329]

This is djentuine goodness.

[@Saigfock]

Bought the album instantly. Ive gladly thrown cash at these guys for their amazing compositions. This is my porch drinking music.

[@Kaosune]

Vertigo has officially become the best song I have ever heard in my life (beating the likes of Metallica's "One" and Dream Theater's "Stream of Consciousness").

[@erikrevier4053]

That's a bold statement. Vertigo is a masterpiece though, no doubt about it.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

You can add in 7empest from Tool

[@michaelrene2551]

O.O wow. Just discovered this band and a few simiar (modern day babylon) both sick but this future space cosmic metal is next level

[@bjrettie331]

This is one of the best djenstrumental albums I've ever heard... and I've heard A LOT! I keep coming back to it. Thank you, Wide Eyes!

[@zaubaschnutemajestat7796]

Do you hear Andromida too?

[@erikrevier4053]

I cannot stop listening to this. I swear it gets better every time I hear it. There is always new things popping out that I feel I may have missed previously, like each listen is an opportunity to go deeper and discover something new.

[@markmccallum430]

Very uplifting album. Thank you Wide Eyes! I think you guys have just secured your spot as my favorite band! And then Vertigo!!! 😲😲😲

[@erikrevier4053]

At first, I wasn't sure if this EP lived up to the absolute smoke show that is Terraforming. But, in typical Wide Eyes fashion it took a while to digest and really feel out all the ideas, motifs, and individual instruments that make up the Wide Eyes sound. But after 10+ listens now I can say that this album is just as good if not better than Terraforming. The drums are huge, the riffs are unique, interesting, and different than anything this band has put out before. The production and mixing is as tight as ever and the solo work is a new level. This, along with Terraforming, will be forever a part of not only my CD rotation, but also my life. Good shit!

[@LukeyMe]

It's finally here! Cheers from the Philippines!

[@akuikage]

That engineers motiv on vertigo though

[@OpenizeMusic]

Héctor Serrano I fuckkkking knowwww . When I heard that it blew my mind

[@tcarafi]

What do you mean?

[@OpenizeMusic]

tcarafi Listen to the songs Engineers , Parts 1,2, and 3, from the Terraforming album and Towards the End of Vertigo on the album the use the same Melody , Notes , and Rhythm, they just change it up a little

[@OpenizeMusic]

Chris Boyer I also noticed that

[@DTC_759]

Thought I was the only one, throwbacks!

[@AECommonThread2137]

Woke up early to head to go on vacation and saw this had dropped. Played it the whole ride and fell in love. This E.P. Shoes that the prog scene is still alive and kicking.

[@SoadAddict91]

Just brilliant. Absolutely incredible. This band is about the only thing that makes me proud to be an Ohioan. Well done gents, as always.

[@OutlawAutotheism]

i felt some Final Fantasy 7 vibes in this

[@tanguydaskreuz]

I found I would never found better band like Arch Echo. I was wrong, this album is so strong and powerfull! Incredible compositions and the mastering is extremely well done. Artwork kicks asses too!! Thank u for this masterpiece

[@cripsician]

Guys.. I cant express enough to the band how much I enjoy your music. You guys have by far the best djent instrumental metal on the planet. I have been listening for about 6-8 months now and there are some days I can listen to the albums, repeat after repeat all day and sometimes for a week straight. Biggest fan right here. Thanks for making epic ass metal for me. I cant get enough. I recently stumbled upon the volumes album and have been thinking of buying spotify premium just so I can listen to it over and over. There are not many talented metal bands that catch my attention these days, especially where I enjoy every single song by the artist. Hopefully I can write this tight one day. Cheers from Colorado!✌😠

[@OpenizeMusic]

Hear comes the trip.

[@54NT14G0]

The last track is an absolute masterpiece!

[@7Metal7Monkey7]

The entire album is

[@dimitarevergrey1475]

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[@wieldingthecosmos1528]

This album deserves 5 stars across the board. Another badass release! ❤🔥🎶

[@BetterCallThall]

Remember when you *could* give stars on KZbin? Back in the days of BalloonShop and Nigahiga.

[@heybudhey4035]

Woke up an hour early for work so I could smoke a bowl n listen to this masterpiece. Gotta say not disappointed, Thank you @WideEyes

[@joshuabartlett3589]

eliran ambar keep doing life

[@mikuspalmis]

eliran ambar That says something when someone wakes up an hour early before work.

[@Boognish_]

About people say stoners are lazy... PSH!! *Headbangs*

[@IIIFrenchyIII]

Fam, you were so high you @twittered him

[@criticolehits5766]

My mom calls it "unplugging from the matrix" lol, I'm 25 btw. lol

[@Drumskankidge]

Incredible.... Shouldn't ever say that.... Credits indeed.. Tune is amazing.... So well done....Anti - War obviously.... Skelly on Guitar.. Muscle on Bass. Cant live without a ticker on Heart .... So dope....

[@Demiurge66]

Instant liked before even listening to the whole thing, the wait is finally over! I've been craving that melodic djent goodness and this album delivers.

[@Demiurge66]

This ep is giving me life

[@theongreyjoy5158]

I love how work appropriate this is. customers dig it, boss digs it, it's life changing

[@Willlly61]

I know it's arguably wrong to get invested in music based on the album cover, but holy crap it peaks my interest immensly when I see something like this.

[@SteVeTurchin22]

The lead @ 39:20 is absolutely breathtaking, synergises so well with the grove. Also @ 40:47 that Renaissance throwback. You guys are amazing!

[@swmtothemoon6660]

I like how the two e's in Wide Eyes make a face with wide eyes.

[@Fr33Candy]

both of my heads are being blown... this feeling.. YESSS

[@williamgamez2399]

In Venezuela we Hear Paradoxica... I'm in love with this band wide eyes... The 1st theme outstanding.. and Vértigo another great piece!!

[@JasonToob]

Hollow rain HOLY SHIT THAT INTRO WAS HEAVY

[@juanb.ascanior.4156]

LOVE IT!!! TAKE IN COUNT, I WAS BORN IN 62! YOU GUYS DO THE MATH, AWESOME!!!

[@ElementOfSmash]

Excellent job, my friends. I love it with all my heart. Thank you so much!

[@XxAlmsivixX]

Nothing less but amazing, hell I even put up actual notes around my house that this was being released today!

[@Idgafmikeandike]

Oh, the fumes of many a fine blunt shall be inhaled throughout this magical journey. Brought upon by none other than this beautiful and exquisite showcase of artistic expression. Dis shit is lit!

[@danielflitcroft2551]

Idgafmikeandike is exactly what I'm doing \m/

[@HeartFarts]

yeah its what every moron is doing

[@Bi0hazardOpeth]

Intergalactic Blunt Voyages

[@DerrickSchnur]

@@HeartFarts Not I.... I'm frying on L25 because I'm allergic to cannabis. That's probably why I'm a professional grower of it in Arizona. Moron? Sounds like you need a blunt. Oh, this was one year ago... so I meant you probably needed a blunt back then. No better time than the present.... WOOOHOOO.

[@treflippunk]

Holy shit, this is amazing..... having an eargasm and I'm only half way through the first song, I love the vibe you guys got goin on, keep up the amazing work!

[@theillestofdills4434]

FINALLY!! I've been waiting for quite some time and I'm in love with this!!! Keep up the amazing work guys!!!!

[@LuciKitsune]

I have been waiting for this! So so incredible! Thank you guys so much for killing it every. single. time.

[@proteusband5901]

The mix on this is absolutely phenomenal. The musicianship is infallible. My god have you dudes delivered the goods with this one.

[@QFuzzle]

I didn't know who this band was before I saw this in my recommended list. This is some great instrumental metal. Glad I listened to it.

[@xMaLigNancY]

My god the opening track is beautiful. So stoked to dig into this album. Thanks Wide Eyes!

[@noriaudio]

I like they repeat same melody at the last song from other ones. This album is just amazing. Thanks guys.

[@ajacob12]

Paradoxica is hands down the best Song you guys have ever written. No question. At no point in the song do I feel like it changes pace or needs to sound different. It doesn't sound random or monotonous. I'm a sucker for anything written in a major scale. It sounds so uplifting, and not to mention epic. The ending and solo for this song: probably one of the best things you guys have ever written. It's one of the most uplifting segments I've ever encountered. I feel like I'm being taken on a cosmic, space adventure/journey. (Those squeals near the end add so much character) It sounds so uplifting and beautiful; I almost feel like crying. Seriously. That's not an exaggeration. Near the end of the song, from about 6:03 and on, it retains its technicality and heaviness, yet sounds so melodic and uplifting. I can't stop replaying this song, especially from 6:03 to the end. I'm buying this. You guys have really created something original and amazing. P.s- Come play some shows in and Dallas. Oh... and I'm still waiting for those Ninja Turtles covers!

[@vladczeckovski4506]

ajacob12 lmao worst song on the album I'll never understand.

[@OrlandoAponte]

I think First Contact is the best song on the album, followed by Paradoxica. Unfortunately, I don't think the rest of the tracks hold up compared to those two. Btw, although Paradoxica may appear to be in a major key due to the way it emphasizes non-tonic chords, it is actually primarily in b minor (although there are ambiguous moments during the heavy riffing). Otherwise it is entirely in b minor. For instance, the harmony starting at 0:39 (G Major with a seventh) is actually the VI chord of the real tonic, which is b minor. You can hear the true tonic of b minor at 0:44 briefly. Any other time you hear this same chord progression (ie 3:16) the same concept applies. They do that a lot throughout the track, which makes it sound tonally ambiguous, but it's really in minor. The most obviously minor section is 6:00 to the end.

[@ajacob12]

@@OrlandoAponte gotcha! I was thinking it was a major scale the whole time lol

[@Scorge120]

This album always gives me chills, sounds like a metal space wizard visiting our planet from beyond the cosmos.

[@davnex791]

Love this genre, awesom ideas! Keep doing this!!! Great!❤

[@shinigamisama5664]

Holy shit YES, finally. Thank you for such a great music, Wide Eyes. I love you guys

[@mattg9483]

FUCK YEAH! This is the shit right here! Another tasty album! Thanks for fuckin' my earpussy with sweet tunes, fellas! Still hoping you can swing by Taiwan someday. I'm itchin' to see a live performance!

[@iridescence4029]

Huge fan of Wide Eyes! \m/ Love this whole album! Another perfect work to add to the collection!

[@AlexGarcia-br6nk]

Riffs like these are all I live for

[@geoffreygray1499]

dude... i have heard ALOOOOT of old and new prog and instrumental metal and i have to say Hollow Rain is top 3 favorite... It is so well written.

[@Composer1992]

This came up on my recommended. Sounds AWESOME, I'm keeping this to listen to properly later!

[@liamnissanS2K]

THIS is some next level shit. I'm finding so many talented instrumental bands lately. This band is perfection.

[@chrisjoseph3052]

You guys are seriously one of my favorites!!! Its great hearing you grow in every album. This was Insane!!! \m/-_-\m/

[@Nydeaf]

omfg the drums are so clean ! Amazing job, the wait was definitely worth it !

[@ritadeltiradero]

Wow Excelent band! Congratz from Argentina !!

[@ligeiadelwine9211]

Somehow I'm just now discovering you guys, but you've already made it into my top 3 [instrumental prog] bands. Love that all your music is technical yet cohesive and you demonstrate progression from one album to the next. Already looking forward to your next release 😃

[@WasabiBob1000]

Holy shit this is good Thank you spotify for introducing me to Wide Eyes

[@joeybeaudette83]

once again, SO GOOD. you guys are awesome. ill buy a shirt when i get back in the states. KEEP IT COMING FOREVER PLZ

[@madiimad]

I have to say that, I appreciate that lonely solo at the end of the first song! Thanks

[@ianwheeler8764]

I am in Prog Nirvana. Thank you Wide Eyes.

[@burtonguster9795]

10/10 album. Great work

[@canisminor9050]

:) well done, gentleman

[@dustypartition]

*djentlemen

[@thiogarces]

:D YEEEESSSS

[@blackcitadel37]

Man this album is so good to listen to while you're playing. Awesome songs.

[@MACH_SDQ]

I was searching for you guys all youtube; i forgot your name until today; So Good you are back, !!!! Greetings from Dominican Republic !!!!!!!

[@infinitisma6162]

Hey thanks KZbin, I _didn't_ want to be notified of this release even though I've been subscribed for years...

[@horizontaljumper1991]

Such an awesome transition at 17:12. Kind of reminds me of a tune from one of the levels in the original Sonic the hedgehog games.

[@kaziqta5053]

That riff at 17:39.... That is some of the most badass shit I've ever heard

[@erikrevier4053]

Also, 38:00

[@kaziqta5053]

Erik Revier deal!!! :)

[@MegaMetang]

Absolutely beautiful guys,

[@xZellOne]

This is awesome. Never knew such music existed! Keep up the great music!

[@mikepatnaude7840]

I've listened to this whole album 4 times already. Good job boys!

[@shanessiel]

The awesomeness is real dude! I cant tell how long search for a true masterpiece like this!

[@dhdfhdhhth]

Did not know about this, this is gonna be sweet!

[@joesmith3018]

another brilliant piece! good job guys this will be on repeat for the next six months at least

[@rotos21]

Loved wide eyes since I heard diamonize n followed them since, terminal velocity is rad to. The instrumental metal scene is one the best in all of metal right now. So many good up and comers with such variety out of these squads. Pumped to see how the progression continues to push the boundaries

[@ericjohnson1811]

This is excellent! Thank you for posting!

[@stmontclaire]

I'm in love with that kick. The sound is gold!

[@proddreamatnight]

Dude, THAT is how you open an album

[@Akkumako]

Oh shet a new Wide Eyes EP ! This isn't such a bad day after all !

[@MainForcePatrolKZ]

WOW. Thank you for making and sharing this music Wide Eyes.

[@MainForcePatrolKZ]

Oh real Smart Eric. It's Officer Lahey to you.

[@ericwisel7124]

Jim Lahey you mean officer drunkie the clown and you got deputy cheeseburger in Randy

[@otherwhere8492]

shit lit fam.

[@phantasm333]

I absolutely love Wide Eyes, been looking forward to this!

[@NickAcker]

This is fantastic! Not only the music but the mix is also outstanding for this genre.

[@JackWalkerAssault]

Truly inspiring music, Wide Eyes never fails to deliver amazing music.

[@chrisjoseph3052]

Love the reoccurring themes from the last album!!!

[@gigabrad4570]

One of the best albums I've heard. Technicalities + emotion. SICK

[@joshcohen6800]

idk how or why this was suggested, but Im so glad! this is amazing!

[@AndromidaOfficial]

Amazing album guys!

[@anatolyternovsky7565]

Gentlemen, allow me to say that you're fucking AWESOME! Thank you with all my heart for this magic!

[@king--kang.]

Listening to this album while playing a PES game with Legends on the field makes you feel like such a boss !

[@ayosweeets]

This album is incredible without vocals, but I would love to hear these dudes do something w Anders Friden of IF. Their melodic riffs combined w anders' gritty vox would be heavy imo.

[@monsterfull2]

Can't stop listening to this album, omfg it is so great. Seriously I never heard such beautiful album.