Akerfeldt is a genius, no question. It's a miracle that he can write extended pieces of huge musical complexity when his method of writing the Still Life album was to simply noodle on the guitar until he played a good riff, memorize the riff and then simply write on paper "Metallica Riff 4x" or "Bathory AARGH part". And somehow every song on the album is a masterpiece. How does he do it????
@Viewindo I'd also like to add that you've inspired me to have a crack at this myself with Violin/Vocal. If I ever get around to it, I'll post a video or something xD
@psykokiller333 Thanks! And yeah, agreed - Akerfeldt is an unqualified genius. This isn't even, like, a well-known or highly-celebrated song of his, and it's so full of crazy intricacies and recurring motifs, and variations on those motifs, and all that good stuff. Dude basically writes metal sonatas. It took me a couple of years to really get to the bottom of this song, and it's still super rewarding to listen to.
Akerfeldt is a genius, no question. It's a miracle that he can write extended pieces of huge musical complexity when his method of writing the Still Life album was to simply noodle on the guitar until he played a good riff, memorize the riff and then simply write on paper "Metallica Riff 4x" or "Bathory AARGH part". And somehow every song on the album is a masterpiece. How does he do it????
SirJonny97 2 months ago
Hey !! you are really good ! Absolutely fantastic !
rockmetalfan13 3 months ago
where can i get sheet music for this?
MystiqueProphecy 4 months ago
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saxonpickle 5 months ago
Holy SHIT that is AMAZING! i wish my retard hands could do that!
saxonpickle 5 months ago 6
Really brilliant work man
Tetelestia 5 months ago
why can't vk do heavier opeth like this
outerspaceOctopus 5 months ago
you're fucking amazing. !
Adastra14 6 months ago
Fantastic! THANK YOU!
Still Life is most definitely my favourite album of theirs.
You and Kalle Kappner should do something together ;)
Viewindo 7 months ago
@Viewindo I'd also like to add that you've inspired me to have a crack at this myself with Violin/Vocal. If I ever get around to it, I'll post a video or something xD
Thanks again!
Viewindo 7 months ago
@psykokiller333 Thanks! And yeah, agreed - Akerfeldt is an unqualified genius. This isn't even, like, a well-known or highly-celebrated song of his, and it's so full of crazy intricacies and recurring motifs, and variations on those motifs, and all that good stuff. Dude basically writes metal sonatas. It took me a couple of years to really get to the bottom of this song, and it's still super rewarding to listen to.
jsabbott0 9 months ago
you're so f*ckin' talented.
UrianZarat 1 year ago
Geniale!
ignisfatuus1982 1 year ago
Unlike most piano covers you do the song justice! Nice one.
tobysfig 1 year ago
Magical. You're hands at 1:23 are intense. Please continue making covers! I've subscribed :D Keep up the work!
firef1yyy 1 year ago
nice.
shark15 1 year ago