The video could be better in my opinion, the fact that you have many overlaying video clips, and the colors, and the camera's picture quality are all great,.. but I have a feeling that something has been lost, through the video.. Maybe its just me.. but for a song with this kind of vibe, I feel the video is too spastic.. just my opinion though..
I love this video. It reminds me not only how cool jazz is, but how much jazz influenced bands like Cynic and Atheist. You can totally hear the attitude coming out even though this track is so mellow. Alex Skolnick is a genius.
yeah i understand what you mean but overall its a straight simple video ...m mean did you really expect anything big to show up in this whole entire video ....besides i rather relax and not look at something thast was all flashy and full of heavy shit , insted ill kick back and enjoy the sounds
When I was asked to edit this I was given a LOT of awesome video- and instead of using a third of it to make the typical "played as live" video and waste the beautiful shots Voos I cut it like this.
It's not a typical jazz video but then the trio is not a typical jazz band
Testament is to thrash metal what Elvis was to rock n' roll & rockabilly. Skolnick is not only at an extremely high level of technical skill, but his feel, art and substance are rarely seen in metal. He's a genius. He's what Bach would play if he were into metal.
I agree, too many edits/cuts. There's too much focus on how it was shot/camera tricks rather than the music and the playing. Otherwise there were some good lighting choices and was some other cool stuff going on there.
Great video. I met Alex in '92 at Musicians Institute and he was the coolest. He signed my guitar (a Jackson Custom)and took a picture with me. I also got to meet Paul Gilbert and Reeves Gabrel. Now that's awesome. Got some cool pictures of that. I also saw Testament this past month so i'm a happy guy.
I met you years ago at AIM in Atlanta shortly after you left T, and I was expecting riff-o-mania and you were playing to Dimeola backing tracks on a DAT and I was like WTF at first! then after listening you opened my mind. I was stuck in the metal tunnel vision mode. Now I love jazz & fusion. Don't really listen to much heavy stuff anymore.... I need complexity, improv and SKILLS !! Love the video guys. Can't wait to catch you in ATL & Chattanooga again !!!
huaaa..i enjoyed this! ;)
Akssaraa 8 months ago
FUCK those who didn't like the song
THYEERIEGAZE 10 months ago
In my opinion, this piece has hints of Pat Metheny in it ... or is that just my imagination playing tricks on me??
katbunz26 1 year ago
@katbunz26 metheny was a big influence on skolnick so it's probably in there.
skolnick14 9 months ago
The video could be better in my opinion, the fact that you have many overlaying video clips, and the colors, and the camera's picture quality are all great,.. but I have a feeling that something has been lost, through the video.. Maybe its just me.. but for a song with this kind of vibe, I feel the video is too spastic.. just my opinion though..
FormlessNameless 1 year ago
There's alot of loudness and energy in the silence if you know what I mean.
xXNeoShredderXx 1 year ago
THE VIDEO,&THE SONG ARE MEGA SPLENDID!!!!!
also im so proud to see that a former thrash metal guitarist is delivering some awesome warm jazz melodies.
by tha way, check out chris poland (former megadeth)
anahowana 2 years ago
Masterful!
HalonXPR 2 years ago
I love this one too..
Adamsladams 2 years ago
Excellent!!!!!
olemix 2 years ago
Very Good!!!
Jerimum666 2 years ago
Someone just turned me onto this Trio, great feel and smooth!
trentmeloni 2 years ago 2
I love this video. It reminds me not only how cool jazz is, but how much jazz influenced bands like Cynic and Atheist. You can totally hear the attitude coming out even though this track is so mellow. Alex Skolnick is a genius.
HighZombiesRule 2 years ago 2
Songs ok (Alex is a hell of a player), but rather poor video editing skills prevail :/ ...
WillyOrWontHee 2 years ago
the song is amazing but honestly i didnt like the video
maniacablator 2 years ago
yeah i understand what you mean but overall its a straight simple video ...m mean did you really expect anything big to show up in this whole entire video ....besides i rather relax and not look at something thast was all flashy and full of heavy shit , insted ill kick back and enjoy the sounds
toxicity28 2 years ago
I like this video, song sounds soothing to me.
DawnPatroler 2 years ago
godly
nadeboy7 3 years ago
awesome
nadeboy7 3 years ago
When I was asked to edit this I was given a LOT of awesome video- and instead of using a third of it to make the typical "played as live" video and waste the beautiful shots Voos I cut it like this.
It's not a typical jazz video but then the trio is not a typical jazz band
kimmygorden 3 years ago 2
Kimmy you did one hell of a job. Thanks for using all the video I shot for the Trio!
Voosienyc 3 years ago 2
if you think the video is too intense, listen to some more TestAmenT \m/
roboticgentleman 3 years ago 5
Testament is to thrash metal what Elvis was to rock n' roll & rockabilly. Skolnick is not only at an extremely high level of technical skill, but his feel, art and substance are rarely seen in metal. He's a genius. He's what Bach would play if he were into metal.
iAMcooooooool 3 years ago 13
the vocals sound like sting.
put in some more phat bass linz, phat beetz, n' some testament-like solo in thur, homes! :)
FateEternal 3 years ago
One really classy guitarist.....wonderful music from this band.
bartolemeo 4 years ago 2
UGh.........editing is too fast. Makes my head spin. I would rather read the comments rather than watch it. sorry. Alex, please tour in Dallas soon.
roadcheesecalls 4 years ago
This is bloody fantastic!
jsingleton03 4 years ago
Really beautiful.
bartolemeo 4 years ago
All guys is amazing..and the song perfect!
MReeve 4 years ago
love the song...two words for the video: "seizure inducing"...sorry alex (smack frankie in the head for me for that one, please...)
editatrix 4 years ago
I agree, too many edits/cuts. There's too much focus on how it was shot/camera tricks rather than the music and the playing. Otherwise there were some good lighting choices and was some other cool stuff going on there.
21Mar08myChannel 3 years ago
I don't really like this "oh, let's test the video mixer" video, but love your music anyway.
Denaturat39 4 years ago
This was edited in avid, dude!
eblues22 4 years ago
Great video. I met Alex in '92 at Musicians Institute and he was the coolest. He signed my guitar (a Jackson Custom)and took a picture with me. I also got to meet Paul Gilbert and Reeves Gabrel. Now that's awesome. Got some cool pictures of that. I also saw Testament this past month so i'm a happy guy.
Ghostrider2003 4 years ago
Hey how about next time you show Alex playing the solo!
latenightfan 4 years ago
I really like this. His metal roots add mystique to his jazz persona, which really comes out in this video.
sirotahaggen 4 years ago
Alex, please come to Vegas.
confeos 4 years ago
Pratice what yout preach !!
I met you years ago at AIM in Atlanta shortly after you left T, and I was expecting riff-o-mania and you were playing to Dimeola backing tracks on a DAT and I was like WTF at first! then after listening you opened my mind. I was stuck in the metal tunnel vision mode. Now I love jazz & fusion. Don't really listen to much heavy stuff anymore.... I need complexity, improv and SKILLS !! Love the video guys. Can't wait to catch you in ATL & Chattanooga again !!!
fabio73 4 years ago
Excellent video and impressionant, play jazz alex skolnick trio.
mauriciodisaster 4 years ago