Bad Code

[ArcaneBastard]

1:31 8 STRING GOODNESS

[MaliceinMind]

Awesome. Thank you for the ear candy while I sculpt on characters for Transformers Universe. Chimp Spanner is now official Malice in Mind special f/x studio mood food. Love watching this mighty riff played. Epic.

[dripgoss]

The thing that's so impressive is this dude was obviously like - fuck all this crap metal that's out there I'm gonna go ahead and earfuck everyone with this shit.. Oh yeah, all by myself. Wut.

It's like Planet X, Steve Vai and Meshuggah had a kid..

[diazluisdiaz]

This code intro i think is way better than the one in the album :S

[neo69hk]

what is your guitar sounds from ?

is that are x3 ??

really awesome

[ZyV]

Clear, Beauty, Light, Sound, Space, Metal

[MorganRNReid]

I love this song so much.

[Fuzkeren1]

DAT PRECISION

[Hellscrap3r]

The 8-bit sounding intro reminds me of a "Game Over" screen. This is so cool. :3

[Davedjent]

U MAD BRO??????? I CAN`T BELIEVE THIS!!!!

[ShreddyEddy8D]

Somehow reminds me of Keith Merrow.

Keep up the tasty tunes mate!

I suddenly want a RG2228

[MrSulfurMustard]

That's just one seriously effin awesome chunk of music and production.

Wait, I think I gotta change my pants.....

[MrCorvusC]

Oh...my...god...its not enough to say FREAKIN' AWESOME to describe the total overdose of adrenaline of this song.And the other songs of Chimp too.

Damn they'r all so...heavy, beautiful, soft and gore at the same time.Just a masterpiece

And sorry for my bad English, i'm from Ukraine.And lot of my friends just in love with your music!!

[hiimmexican]

I wish my computer sounded like this every time it got a virus!

[bizarrejah]

That Tapping section is Tasty Win. You Dirty Dirty Bummer ;) Love you Chimp!!!!

[lozzerboy3000]

just amazing your voicing everything is spot on and amazing

[acoombesmusic]

love this song so much, gunna have to get at the dreams edge, was wondering what you use to record guitars have read that you use pod HD and pod x3, if you have had experience with both which would you say is better for djent ?

[Idey1994]

@acoombesmusic

I would definitely buy it if I was you, I bought at the dream's edge and the Animals As Leaders debut a while ago. They are now pretty much all I listen to, two amazing albums!

[bdink30]

DUDE 3:09 HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT IS SO TIGHT

[MusicalFusionUnion]

i liked how the solo was pretty jazzy sounding but so metal at the same time

[chadderboxy]

Chimp, i gotta say it's flipping amazing what tone you get! I can't believe all that comes from the good old x3!

[xCrumblingMirth]

UNFKNBELIEVABLE



[rudrarrr]

if i can hack youtube properly i may just be able to omit the dislike option.

[suckmyballs1]

im sat here agog gently cupping my balls in fright!!

[Superock1988]

A W E S O M E

[batsali99]

epic thudness

[Malikuniversotomb]

This sounds like Meshuggah.

Awesome song!!!

[flavourthesky]

Who ever pressed the 'thumbs down' button needs to grow some balls!

[MegaOshit]

what gaue string is your f# chimp? Im using a 72 and its a bit floppy for my tastes.

[ThatDjentyFellow]

I fucking quit.

[inimicalODDITY]

@ThatDjentyFellow Nonsense! He is at his current level of proficiency on the instrument as a result of never giving up. I sometimes consider giving up drumming when watching Travis Orbin videos, but I admire his skill due to the fact that he never quit.

[joetherocker777]

what do you use to get that awsome guitar sound! is it synth like roland or something more basic?

[Gretgor666]

This is awesome prog, right there. That's how all Prog Metal should be imo.

[GarJaMi]

"'Kin 'ell ! How can he do that! "

[acalamiamiam]

I listenned more than 40 times yesterday, and I enjoy it even more every time I listen to it.

Your work is so awesome! :)

[immortalsoloist]

Hey Paul :)

Love your work man! You should be playing in G3 man :D

I wish you the very best with all your musical endeavors. Keep up the great work :)

[acalamiamiam]

Wow, this song is pretty sick!

Love the tapping stuff and some harmonies!

[HeroProbe]

Doing ANYTHING at all would be epic with this as the background music.

[Gretgor666]

@HeroProbe Imagine having sex with this as a BGM :D

[rage1331]

That riff at 3:09 makes me shit may pants everytime.

[rage1331]

Your guitar playing is absolutely rediculous!! Some of the most interesting music I have heard in a long time. For the sake of good music everywhere, please never stop!

[bmackes]

If this is the way of future metal. Im on board and ready to see it take over the world mwahahahaha :)

[itsamystery94]

such interesting chords in this one, mind posting some of your fav?

[Palikka92]

Suddenly,I want a 8-string.

[racerx3065]

@Palikka92 i attempted to play one before. they are so hard to get used to!

[Mobski4ever]

@Palikka92 When i look on an 8-string i see like 7349823567235203747862 possibilities in music, though alot of people seem to start out with 6 or 7-strings, im def starting out with an 8-string <3

[AdventOctober]

Man I really love all of your stuff, to me you embody everything I love about guitar and its endless capabilities.

[ElMontu]

GUITAR GENIUS!!!

[Dark515Rogue]

That was awesome!

Are you using the stock EMG 808 pickups?

[WesHauchable]

This video wrecks my meat every time!

[sockNL94]

This is unbelievable. Did you play each instrument and record these songs all by yourself? its mindblowing.

[kyle122388]

tell me your not unsigned.  your a prodigy

[kenthelpyou]

Incredible music ,you are amaizing ........

[endlessvoid4]

One poor fella was rockin out so hard he accidentally pressed the dislike button by accident.

[djameselliott666]

@endlessvoid4 lmao!!!

[sharpasabowlingball]

I just found your stuff browsing around here the other day. I can not say enough good things about your music. This is exactly what I have been wanting to hear for a very long time. Your music is a breath of fresh air in a world of smog.

[MickeyLWalker]

3:09 is mars attacks,

cant wait to hear more music chimpy

[scratchndesire]

everyones been waiting to hear that voice chimp

[HolyReprisal]

Amazing, Beautiful, and Creative masterpiece you have created here. I love it =)

[S1L3nCe]

One person missed the "Like" button :P

[rounder421]

@S1L3nCe he couldn't see the like button over the sound of how awesome chimp is.

[GrowlingLamb]

I saw this live Basick record party , stole the show i may or may not of dribbles just a tad.

[hebertsilveira1]

you guy's incredible, can add weight, technique and sensitivity. I got your two cds, and anxiously wait for another!

[ThePlaguedRaven]

Looks and sounds a tad basic. But truth is he's probably got about 20 layers going at once =P

[DragonFlopp]

Is that an 8 string with a trem on it? I didn't know they made those.

[KongoXIIV]

Adored this and downloaded the album from iTunes straight off!

I'm loving the tapping patern and how you hold the low end at the same time...Awesome stuff!

[B33D13Z]

Fuck me. This is tight. I am loving this guy. Definitely going to buy the album after hearing about you from Prog magazine.

<3

[RixMaadi1]

OMG. Simply amazing. Love your style

[Gretgor666]

This guy is damn genius!

The most creative guy in Prog Metal this side of Chuck Schuldiner, imo. Maybe tied up with Paul Masvidal up there.

[skrowmedia]

Jesus, man, I hate how easy you make this look.

[kakoondoo]

I didn't think it was possible but my face has been melted and mind-blown simultaneously in one devastating blow.. Such power, just raw power. Wow..

[domonly]

since you dont want to tab it... could you please give the tuning ;) thank you very much

[deviloogy]

@domonly it's standard tuning on the 8 and a whole step down for the 7.

[domonly]

@deviloogy wrong answer.. its all in standart.. why do you bother answering if you dont really know the answer ? lol..

[deviloogy]

@domonly Well I read it first hand online from Paul himself. Can I still be wrong? lol..

[domonly]

@deviloogy dude,... cant you hear he plays : D - B - D , and then C sharp - B - C sharp when the guitar starts... B as the standard 7th string tuning

[deviloogy]

@domonly Yeah like I said. It's standard on the 8 string guitar and ADGCFAD on the 7 string.

[domonly]

@deviloogy noooo, its BEADGBE , the open 7th string is a B, and as you can see, he starts with the 3rd fret and then open on the 7th string, so its a DBD = 3-0-3

[deviloogy]

@domonly lol. I meant on his latest album. The 8 string songs are in standard. The 7 string ones are a whole step down. And yes. This song is in standard tuning.

[domonly]

@deviloogy hum dude, are we talking about under one sky's tuning, or isnt it BAD CODE ? tsss you failed on this one :P

[deviloogy]

@domonly Nonono! I'm talking about his album in general. lol

[domonly]

@deviloogy my initial question, was the tuning of this song, and now you talk about the whole album, meh i see your point, but still you got mad confused :P thanks anyway ;) by the way do you play guitar?

[TriviumSamurai]

@domonly The tuning of this song is standard on an 8 String.

[deviloogy]

@domonly Also, Terminus is standard on the 7 string.

[LairyFliquid]

Oh god this is taptastic

[Cammadore64]

I swear to God. One of these days I'm gonna learn that tapping part. Then I'm gonna fly over to England just to prove it.

[spawnofpossession88]

I really love the music! Shivers down my spine!!! But I always wanted to know: what do you do with the bass when playing the deepest guitar string? it'd be so cool if you could me an answer!

[LessthanJake14]

So great to see UK metal is just as talented as ever. Don't ever give up.

[Psyshimmer]

Do a video for Harvey Wallbanger! Including the ridiculous tapping sections!

[szleppard]

Holy fucking shit that is totally immense! LEGEND :D

[ShadowofNine]

Yu are a stunner Man...supreme work....

Cheers

Shadow

[VerisonMember]

I never thought I could hear music that is literally flawless. :O

[rubislaw]

Amazing! Album bought! :)

[MasteRemy74]

really awesome playing nice riff you rock ;)

[kimthebutcher]

Amazing; flawless. Thank you!

[AntagonistMortiis]

Sorry about below.., I was impatient and facebook was lagging

[earlbrown33]

dude do you have an AIM because i'd love to talk some music with you man! you're an amazing musician!

[VoodooChaos]

just bought your album off amazon, your music made my day if not my whole 2010 year ! so Inspiring...Keep it Up Spanner ! You Rock

[periphery09]

paul, you are by far the best ive ever heard. you take my mind on an adventure. your at the top of my list man. keep it coming i love it so much!!!!!!

[DamienThornes]

Not enough Chimp Spanner in my life.

[MaGGoTMusic]

Even though I heard and commented before I still think this is sick

Love it

[fatsuperfly]

listening to your music always puts a smile on my face

[earlbrown33]

dude how do you get your solo tone because i've been trying to get that sort of Holdsworth lead tone for a long time. i have a boss gt 8 by the way.

[thehippo]

Figure I might as well ask... is there any reason the album intro is different? The beepy boop part at the beginning, I mean. This is my current favorite song off the album :]

[darkrockoracle]

Amazing talent!, and its very inspirational to me. you sir possess scary ability and I cant wait to see what you post next!, I'm a new subscriber as well. Thanks for posting.

[quarentine99]

so fucking awesome

[maciekpankiewicz]

That is a nice piece of music. I liked it and subbed!

[moooocat]

nice bass guitar man!

[TheKingMaxim]

0:43

love that ♥

^.^

5*

[PhenakismMedia]

Is that 8 string hard to play? Just cos of the fat neck lol.  I only play a 7 string (just started) and Im just getting used to it. Bit difficult to shred and sweep lol.

[kreepmaster]

holy shit....just wow

[Galvatron37]

Amazing song! Awesome play along vid as well dude!

I just went to purchase the album but it won't be available until the 29th? Do you have to re-release it since you got signed? And congrats on that by the way!

[gsdbeats]

I know ive said it before.......but fuck it ill say it again, i love at dreams edge.......great fuckin album!!

[MaGGoTMusic]

Sick. Tech. RIFF..... SON!!!

[Itsoeasyafterall]

i've got a question actually, do you think you'll write tab for your stuff? it doesn't matter if you don't, just as if, if you do so, that'd be really cool bro, cause damn .. your stuff sounds amazing, and looks so damn fun to play

[guitaristman23]

this kind of dejent stuff is become more known i think people are starting to relise it's okay to exsperiment

[Ronixis]

congratulations!

[PearlMaster]

Love the intro animation and of course the playing Paulie! Awesome as always, can't wait to see this on a Bernie Rico Jnr :D!

[chimpspanner]

Thanks man!!  Yeah I literally can't wait - put that Kahler trem to good use in the solo section :D

[PearlMaster]

Haha oh man, that'll be awesome! Did he give you a timeframe?! Also, is there a possibility of maybe some bonus tracks on the Basick release? If so, i'll def buy another copy of ATDE.

[chimpspanner]

Ya know, I spoke to the guy...and didn't even ask. I was in such a frenzy haha. Bonus material - I don't want to make any promises! Remember all those times I said the album would be finished? You all know what I'm like ;) But, whatever happens I've got some things in mind as to how to repay the people who have supported me, exclusive EP download perhaps. Something like that. Still working on the details, but it's something I badly want to do!

[lauriemonk]

well done on the record deal!

[celladorametal666]

@chimpspanner if u ever have a track you want vocals on..im ur man.. u r the shit! this is my new fav song of all time.. keep being amazing

[RamsesTheFourth]

Nicely done! Its Awsome playing technique. I have much to catch up. Mostly with the sound. :)

[dimiutube]

Awesome!! I have not seen many guitarists yet who use the 7th and 8th string of their guitar in this kind. Very cool!!!

[petepachio]

Awesome Vid..Paul..Congrats on the deal w basick

[viktorgrafika]

AWESOME

[Struluckt]

Yeaah!!! Chimp, Sometimes I try to play this song, I love, but eventually gave up not finding the correct tappings. One of my challenges to get to touch it, is fantastic, in fact the whole album At the Dream's Edge, congratulations. :)

[HereticGermany]

I love it i love your 8 string and i love 8 string music like meshuggah good work its totally awesome!!!!

[cataclysmichael]

Congratz with the record deal man. Kinda sucks because my plan was to start a record label and sign you! :P

[TriviumSamurai]

Great video! Congratulations on getting signed my fellow line 6 friend! Woo go Chimp Spanner :D I want to see this stuff live!

[Fredbaty]

Fantastic news about Basick, Paul! Can't wait to see some videos of the Ricos when they come in, too.

[chimpspanner]

Thanks man! Yeah I'm absolutely dying to play them - I guess I can film some new material on them too!

[guitaristman23]

fredrik

[guitaristman23]

that solo reminded me so much off fred thordenal

[AltonDowns]

Zaaang!

[chimpspanner]

Hey you sound like you're from Kowloon Bay.... *is smooth* ;)

[AltonDowns]

Ha ha ha, someone got it. Nice chops.

[priyanshu001]

yeah man..

[Itsoeasyafterall]

this is fucking awesome

[chimpspanner]

Cheers dude! I hope you like the rest when it's uploaded :)

[endoftheline9]

More sikth than meshuggah imo.

[chimpspanner]

Pretty much! They do like their widdly...

[RedSGShredder]

Awesome man sounds great. Looking forward to seeing another video of other songs from the album.

[6stringedkiller]

sounds like you have a dick in your ass.

[AySay1990]

Get the fuck out of here. This is amazing. What do you consider original?

[InsanoGerbil]

Epic. Made my day watching this.

[chimpspanner]

Thank you! I've got another couple almost ready to go, both pretty different but hopefully you'll dig them. Cheers!

[ThatBrownFella]

ah baaasssick!!! congratulations monkey man, well deserved! at least now this guarantees that there will be people to keep you on schedule with new material :P GO MONKEY GO!

[chimpspanner]

Oh you cheeky...wait...you have a point. Haha. I promise, no more 5 year delays!!!

[Psyshimmer]

@chimpspanner Available for MP3 download in the UK, and the US, but not Canada! And to top it off, I can't find where to buy a hard copy of your album!

[returnNull]

Basick Records?? Yea!

[deviloogy]

Now we talking!

[WidekMusic]

Fantastic Job Chimp! :)

[MistahhB]

You got signed? FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!

[chimpspanner]

Thanks!! Yeah it's all quite exciting, and they're great to work with too. Fun times!

[MishKonn]

So fucking massively Meshuggah influenced, but what the hell, gotta love it.

[chimpspanner]

Probably the most off the whole album! But hey, nice to nod to your influences once in a while right? :] Thanks for listening dude.

[lauriemonk]

Love it!