'The years they passed and so did we' - yes, they've passed on just as everything else has, just as we all will. We are all nothing. Our impact is nil. In a million years time, none of us or anything we have contributed to the world will be remembered. That's what this song means.
I usually hate listening to live versions of songs, of any band, but Isis is simply amazing in the atmosphere that they produce in their shows. I much prefer hearing them perform this song + a few others live than hearing it on the album
I kind of agree. The raising of the vocals in the mix was a mistake, especially. It's still Isis, and it's still amazing, but it doesn't have the perfect production of, say, Panopticon.
still, i strongly believe progressive rock/psychedelic rock are the roots for this music, Yes, Rush, Genesis, King Crimson, Camel, etc.
Similar atypical song structures, instrument layering...anyway, i know for a fact Neurosis mentioned King Crimson, Hawkwind and Pink Floyd as an influence.
This song really is probably the best song I've ever heard. Actually every Isis song is fuckin fantastic in its own way. Best band on Earth is Isis Peace
I hate all this comparing of Tool and Isis... they're both great bands. Tool's just a tad more generic in song structure than Isis. Isis has like no song structure, just like Mogwai, Red Sparowes, Pelican, Neurosis, Godlfesh, etc., which is why I like them better than Tool. MUCH less conventional.
But they really shouldn't be compared. Let's just enjoy these bands for what they are!
Fahk! I said it 9 months ago, and I'll say it again: 7:20 onwards, I have NO idea how Aaron stays on his feet. I swear I thought his spirit was gonna jump out of his body. Brrrrrrr! Chills mang.
I disagree they're better than Tool. They do have a very nice way of expressing emotions but their technical and logical understanding seems way more underexpressed. Anyway, you shouldnt compare two great bands or things. Would you tell your mom your dad is better?
This song makes me think of powerful omniscient forces, they observe our lives with indifference and witness everything as it sucumbs to the tests of time... it's pretty epic to me.
Dropped-B yes. Most of their stuff is in Double-Dropped-B, though. Celestial and Panopticon at least. I tabbed an Oceanic song called 'From Sinking' using the normal Dropped-B tuning, dunno which tuning ISIS used.
what does double dropped B mean? forgive my ignorance. I know what drop means and I understand B is the open note of the bottom string. What do you mean by double?
Drop the highest string into B also. It's quite a neat tuning. They played Celestial, SGNL>05 and Panopticon using Double Dropped-B. I tabbed From Sinking (of Oceanic) using the regular Dropped-B, though. So I dunno about Oceanic.
They are one of my fave, if not my fave bands. Does anyone know where to get good tabs of their songs? I came across one site that had the absolute worst ISIS tabs imaginable. I think they tune to drop B, but I could be wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a huge fan aswell, I caught on to them listening to The Sea of Red. I love the DVD the made aswell and the A Perfect Circle Graffiti on the wall in the oppening of one of the videos .!
without the bass drum, the song somehow sounds... monotonous... it definately is too silent, just as the whole drums are, actually... still awesome performance
i thought for ages that cliffords melodies were played on guitar. i was wrong. i love isis. and this song is amazing. go buy panopticon right now. its the best investment you'll ever make
Isis is one of these progressive metal bands which I like so very much... their sound is full of energy, innovation and violence... one of the most interesting bands at the moment.
FUCK ME!!!!!, that was amazing, it's probberly beacuse i'm fucking high, but that was fucking brilliant, ISIS fucking rule, can't wait to see them 5 stars!!!
I'm glad to have been at that concert.
magicallyDelicious 3 weeks ago
'The years they passed and so did we' - yes, they've passed on just as everything else has, just as we all will. We are all nothing. Our impact is nil. In a million years time, none of us or anything we have contributed to the world will be remembered. That's what this song means.
marsvoltian 2 months ago
this drummer is fukkng amazing
sangcouvreleciel 6 months ago
wish i could have seen this live such an amazing song and band... RIP
BDean97 8 months ago
I usually hate listening to live versions of songs, of any band, but Isis is simply amazing in the atmosphere that they produce in their shows. I much prefer hearing them perform this song + a few others live than hearing it on the album
inrussiatubeviewsyou 9 months ago
depressing
vitsvegas 9 months ago
so amazing, deep deep mother fuckers i love it
Avadoll1 10 months ago
CHECK OUT STAR ARK FOR SOME ISIS INFLUENCED PROG. YOU'LL FIND CLIPS HERE AND THE ENTIRE CATALOGUE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT BANDCAMP
WE SUGGEST THE SONG "WRITE" AS A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE STAR ARK SOUND
starark 1 year ago
"Our Skin Worn Thin
Our Bones Exposed
Life Reduced to Ticks"
"From Forest Caves and azure Skies
We Crashed upon this Earth
The Years, they passed and so did we
Yet, Resistance would be formed"
Sexy song
davidholmes282 1 year ago
Greatest song of all time
happyhappy85 2 years ago 4
Que buena banda, la puta madre!!
:)
marcesim20 2 years ago 9
toda la razon!
son grosos isis
pev87 2 years ago
ooohhhhhh...................
cactusnoturno 2 years ago
Wavering Radiant is Fucking AWSOME!!!
fog152 2 years ago 2
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myownservant 3 years ago
ugh, bad sound quality. I'm sure they did good live, its just the video.
Andyarr 3 years ago
My all time faveorite band!
happyhappy85 3 years ago
hells yes i love freakin Isis and they are comeing out witha new cd in may, i love thier stuff
mailmanofdeth 2 years ago
there was a leak. the new album is good, not the best though
gunnerdog1211 2 years ago
What?!
I just got wavering radiant.
It is the most beautiful thing ever.
AbasketOfOpinions 2 years ago 4
Noooo... It's good, but it's their weakest since Celestial. There is no way it is as good or better than Oceanic or Panopticon.
blotchy67 2 years ago
In the absence of truth was my favorite. then wavering radiant, than oceanic. but a very good band overall
orvillegreensburo 2 years ago
What the hell is wrong with you?
vietnow420 2 years ago
I kind of agree. The raising of the vocals in the mix was a mistake, especially. It's still Isis, and it's still amazing, but it doesn't have the perfect production of, say, Panopticon.
Alloflifedecays 2 years ago
Just brilliant
MartyrWarrior 3 years ago
I love listening to Aaron Turner speak in interviews, because his voice seems so much higher than.. when hes screaming. haha
Kelavmeister 3 years ago
I just listened to the version of this song on iTunes. There is a distinct similarity to 'In Limbo' by Radiohead. Does anyone else hear it.?
TheFillmoreJive 3 years ago
I can't say that I do, the moods for both are way different. Not a bad song though, well a good song I'd say.
CrappyMovieStudios 3 years ago
damn amazing i would kill to write music like that.
happyhappy85 3 years ago 4
I would kill twice
liberate11 3 years ago
Lol my band tries... and i mean tries.
happyhappy85 3 years ago
so fuckin intense...love it
winhallvt1 3 years ago 2
tHe bEsT SoNg EvEr!
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago 2
neurosis
cult of luna
isis
three great bands
xTragediax 3 years ago 6
Damn Right
DarkOsiris92 3 years ago 2
pelican
redtagged 3 years ago 4
devil sold his soul
OthewolfislooseO 3 years ago
Red Sparowes
Sawyer5500 3 years ago
NEUROSIS
N3croyeti 3 years ago 2
Rosetta?
lemonjuix 2 years ago
Rosetta is excellent.
AbasketOfOpinions 2 years ago
Wonderful comment. I love that band.
mesdeftool 2 years ago
post-rock/metal.
sephg 3 years ago
who invented that term, after years of seeing it im still confused....this is progressive metal...a dark and heavier version of 70's prog rock
myownservant 3 years ago
yeh, just think pink floyd + screaming.............. naaaatttttttssssoooooooommmmaaaaccccccchhhhhhhh imo
patrickofdundee 3 years ago
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myownservant 3 years ago
still, i strongly believe progressive rock/psychedelic rock are the roots for this music, Yes, Rush, Genesis, King Crimson, Camel, etc.
Similar atypical song structures, instrument layering...anyway, i know for a fact Neurosis mentioned King Crimson, Hawkwind and Pink Floyd as an influence.
myownservant 3 years ago
ISIS
thegrimlen 3 years ago 3
what about rosetta their awesome and their guitar tone is killer
liberate11 3 years ago
This song really is probably the best song I've ever heard. Actually every Isis song is fuckin fantastic in its own way. Best band on Earth is Isis Peace
lanskta3377 3 years ago 5
When i went to see Isis we ripped it up and enjoyed the music with some physicality as well, like the band do.
gerardaven 3 years ago
awesome. fucking awesome.
napalmdeath1001 3 years ago 3
I agree with sufferingluka. One of the best songs ever written right here.
Crapzorsbutachin 4 years ago 16
totally.
Amazing way to open up a tool show
AbasketOfOpinions 3 years ago
no. this video is from ISIS headlining. way before having to open for tool
paradeofflesh 3 years ago
I know that
I am just saying
When I saw them open up for tool
they opened up with "So Did We"
do you have an footage of These Arms Are Snakes?
AbasketOfOpinions 3 years ago 3
yes i have video of them up from another show.
paradeofflesh 3 years ago
sweet
amccorkl 4 years ago
Best song ever!
executr 4 years ago
Isis kick ass..
jonojonjon 4 years ago 3
I hate all this comparing of Tool and Isis... they're both great bands. Tool's just a tad more generic in song structure than Isis. Isis has like no song structure, just like Mogwai, Red Sparowes, Pelican, Neurosis, Godlfesh, etc., which is why I like them better than Tool. MUCH less conventional.
But they really shouldn't be compared. Let's just enjoy these bands for what they are!
Aranman16 4 years ago 6
TOOL - progressive rock/metal
ISIS - atmospheric sludge
Can't compare.
I rest my case.
SufferingLuka 4 years ago 4
This is probably the best song ever written in all of time.
Crapzorsbutachin 4 years ago 2
What a mellow crowd
mosihem 4 years ago
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they just play the same basic thing over and over again for the last 4 minutes. Why is it so fucking awesome?
residue102 4 years ago
because ppl feel it to be awesome...
u dont,cause u dont..:p
hedlik 4 years ago 3
well, umm, hedlik, lik my balls. Ummm, I think I like you
residue102 4 years ago
what u re up to?:x
no ball likin' ...at least not today..
hedlik 4 years ago
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because it sucks cock. seriously. dont turn it down u faggots. Hicks is dying for a taste
residue102 4 years ago
I'm lost... wtf do you mean residue102?
Aversion0 3 years ago
Fahk! I said it 9 months ago, and I'll say it again: 7:20 onwards, I have NO idea how Aaron stays on his feet. I swear I thought his spirit was gonna jump out of his body. Brrrrrrr! Chills mang.
ISIS is better than Tool!
AliEnosDesch 4 years ago
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tool kills isis
CherokeeMist 4 years ago
I disagree they're better than Tool. They do have a very nice way of expressing emotions but their technical and logical understanding seems way more underexpressed. Anyway, you shouldnt compare two great bands or things. Would you tell your mom your dad is better?
residue102 4 years ago 2
tool's probably the greatest band ever
that's just my opinion though..and i am a drummer so i hope it's understandable for me to think that tool's the greatest band ever :b
gandalfnco 4 years ago
you cant fucking compare the two giants, so quit it.
Crapzorsbutachin 4 years ago
no its not weak dick
residue102 4 years ago
look mother fuckers isis rules period i will fight anyone who sais else so
liaserethguitarist12 4 years ago 3
MAN I LOVE ISIS
pantera1229 4 years ago
there deffinately an "out there band" not like any other band.
my favorites by them is, so did we, carry, and life under the swatter.
pilimidian 4 years ago
This song makes me think of powerful omniscient forces, they observe our lives with indifference and witness everything as it sucumbs to the tests of time... it's pretty epic to me.
Bigbear44 4 years ago 4
well, yes. it is.
tutufuzi 4 years ago 2
I saw these dudes live back in March(unfortunately they did not play this song)... It was a freaking religious experience. EPIC indeed!
In the words of my father, "Yep, they're better than TOOL!"
AliEnosDesch 4 years ago 2
tHe bEsT SoNg EvEr!!!
steveherrera07 4 years ago
I listened to the song " Carry " and i played with the song and im pretty sure alot of there stuff is in Drop B
brl80 4 years ago
Dropped-B yes. Most of their stuff is in Double-Dropped-B, though. Celestial and Panopticon at least. I tabbed an Oceanic song called 'From Sinking' using the normal Dropped-B tuning, dunno which tuning ISIS used.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
arent they in bfbebe?
petrossweate 4 years ago
Naww. They use a regular Dropped-B. Check out some tabs at ultimate-guitar[dot]com.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
what does double dropped B mean? forgive my ignorance. I know what drop means and I understand B is the open note of the bottom string. What do you mean by double?
residue102 4 years ago
Drop the highest string into B also. It's quite a neat tuning. They played Celestial, SGNL>05 and Panopticon using Double Dropped-B. I tabbed From Sinking (of Oceanic) using the regular Dropped-B, though. So I dunno about Oceanic.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
Magic... A song that makes you feel like an eagle ...
Gohrgohr 4 years ago
Yes, drop B. Your best bet with Isis, since all the tabs are crap, is to just tune on down and figure it out with the CD.
MoonUnitLatina 4 years ago
You're right, I've got some parts down, the clean parts are not as easy as they sound.
danblaze83 4 years ago
They are one of my fave, if not my fave bands. Does anyone know where to get good tabs of their songs? I came across one site that had the absolute worst ISIS tabs imaginable. I think they tune to drop B, but I could be wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
danblaze83 4 years ago
I'm a huge fan aswell, I caught on to them listening to The Sea of Red. I love the DVD the made aswell and the A Perfect Circle Graffiti on the wall in the oppening of one of the videos .!
BlurryHalo 4 years ago
without the bass drum, the song somehow sounds... monotonous... it definately is too silent, just as the whole drums are, actually... still awesome performance
Jabberwockee 4 years ago
great song, i also saw them wtih tool, good opener.
it was the lead guitarists birthday if i remember correctly
sudajmahi 4 years ago
one of my personal faves. great band!
AlexanderStraus 4 years ago
great song
SW1911Colt 4 years ago
epic! just epic.
eclecto 4 years ago
ISIS..
great band.
In The Absense Of Truth = good cd.
fritzy81 4 years ago
yeah and grab oceanic as well. go on, treat yourself!
bigg76 4 years ago
perfect
Corrupted94 4 years ago
i thought for ages that cliffords melodies were played on guitar. i was wrong. i love isis. and this song is amazing. go buy panopticon right now. its the best investment you'll ever make
Huw10 4 years ago
I saw them with Tool in Kansas City, they were nothing less than amazing, I am seeing them tomorrow in Oklahoma City, i can't wait!
toolfan923 4 years ago
I saw them open up for Tool in Kansas City, they were awesome. I get to go see them tomorrow in Oklahoma City, i can't wait!
toolfan923 4 years ago
sound: 3.7 still awesome!! probably my fave song of these guys
xmassteps 5 years ago
nice.
sharkboner 5 years ago
F***! I can't stop watching this. The boys are just GIVIN' it, man! At 7:20, I swear I thought Aaron was gonna leave his body.
AliEnosDesch 5 years ago
BETTER THAN TOOL!!! This is one of my fav songs by them! It is sooooooo INTENSE, from start to finish. Thanks for posting!
AliEnosDesch 5 years ago
I love Isis! I saw them open for Tool at the meadowlands and I didn't like them at first but after listening to Panopticon, I knew I was wrong.
JhonenLover 5 years ago
wow tool and isis on the same bill. that would've killed
anorexicsex 5 years ago
Isis is one of these progressive metal bands which I like so very much... their sound is full of energy, innovation and violence... one of the most interesting bands at the moment.
paulkida 5 years ago
ISIS world class!
hijackthepollutants 5 years ago
Thats fucking amazing, the ending is so heavy when the three guitars come in, better than on cd
andymackinnon 5 years ago
Damn¡¡¡¡¡¡ Panopticon The Best Album Ever
alberthurt 5 years ago
this band is amazing
SurroundedbyEvil 5 years ago
ISIS sao fodidos!!!! granda banda foda-se!!!!
RedSparow 5 years ago
wow! it's sounds great!
Ogorek 5 years ago
He was fucking with you dude...
Anywho I saw Isis live back in April i think at the Avalon. Great show it was, Ive got pics if anyone wants...
Tbirdbassist 5 years ago
FUCK ME!!!!!, that was amazing, it's probberly beacuse i'm fucking high, but that was fucking brilliant, ISIS fucking rule, can't wait to see them 5 stars!!!
cripplesunday 5 years ago
no one will have sex w. you just b/c you are a fan of ISIS... listened to Skid Row and then you might get some tang...
paradeofflesh 5 years ago
hahahahaha. i meant fuck me as in, this is really good, and such like, thanks a lot for filming it
cripplesunday 5 years ago
right, let me write that down. skid row haha loosen up that headband loser
parabola07 5 years ago
They wore the same shirts the night before in Austin...but I'm sure they washed them.
gittty 5 years ago