Lost in a dream - Original by Francisco Meza

[vizier87]

the timing's really complex man....

[franciscomeza11]

@vizier87 I'll take that as a compliment :) thanks for coming here and watching

[ReXxRapTar]

Hey! Just a quick question: Do you know Music Theory?

[franciscomeza11]

@ReXxRapTar not at all :(, I do everything by ear

[franciscomeza11]

@ReXxRapTar thanks for checking out my original material too, available on Itunes, Amazon and my personal store w w w . franciscomeza . bandcamp . com

[TheInvisibleCommment]

And thus starts my 15th time watching this....

[DamageIncorperated86]

Dear God...you deserve to be famous. This is better guitar work than 95% of anything I have ever heard. (The 5 percent being SRV, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani)

[LostMyScrew]

Definitely one of your best, dude. You're an amazing artist. xD

[franciscomeza11]

@LostMyScrew thanks a lot, hope you get this off itunes europe

[souerman123]

@franciscomeza11 Hi, i wish to learn your song, can you tell me how the strings are strung? as in what tuning

[franciscomeza11]

@souerman123 hi, that's cool :) keep in mind it is a 7 string guitar, in standard tuning from low string to hight string is B E A D G B E

make a video :)

[souerman123]

@franciscomeza11 thanks a lot, and yeah, that may cause problems cause i ain't got one. still that aint good enough a reason for me to now learn the song :) i'll just have to not include bits :/

[souerman123]

@souerman123 woah dude listening this out is a nightmare! much harder then i expected, this is gonna tame me like a month to hear out properly! i'm not givin up ;)!

[BfilterSF22]

The scary part is that I have seen him perform live and he is as good if not better on stage. I hope he will make it and that he can enjoy life living his dream without having to work a 9-5 job taking away time where he could be creative.

[tspum]

It is super good



[jbhowell]

Francisco!!! Dude you are fast becoming one of my favorite artists!!! This song has so much depth and back breaking chords...and the haunting part in the middle! Whew. GREAT. Am going to buy this album off itunes in the very near future. I hope (and expect) you will hit the big time SOON!

[franciscomeza11]

@jbhowell thanks a lot, I hope you do get it soon

[ElectricalStorm560]

I loved the mix of Opeth and Dream Theater here, there were moments where I thought the song sounded one Opeth (especially the acoustic section) and there were the moments where it sounded like Dream. Either way, I really appreciated the work here. This is true win. :D

[TheInvisibleCommment]

my neck hurts because of su much headbanging... my ears hurt because of so much ear cum... THAT IS FUCKING AMAZING MAN!!!

[jonahfox]

Amazing tune, the beginning seems pretty similar to the intro to Deliverance by Opeth.

[TheDarklord517]

im sooo downloading your albums there GREAT!!!

[franciscomeza11]

@TheDarklord517 thanks man, the new one is available as of yesterday Tuesday, hope you get it, it is called The Restless Mind, available on Itunes and franciscomeza . bandcamp . com

[karlpetrucci100]

Oye amigo, una pregunta, me interesa mucho subir videos pero quisiera saber con que programa haces tus videos, por ejemplo si yo estoy con una base y quiera meter un pasaje de solo o algo, agradeceria muchisimo tu respuesta y aprovecho para feliciatrlos por este estupendo trabajoo!!! que genial rolaa!! saludos desde México!

[franciscomeza11]

@karlpetrucci100 gracias, yo uso Sony Vegas para editar. Grabo con movie maker de windows, pero edito con sony vegas, saludos

[billoz1968]

~You, my friend are an incredible artist and i love the influences you have, i get mustaine, hammet, yngwei, and slash.. many more im sure, nonetheless...i love your originals and look foreward to more! love ya man! keep on ROCKIN, Bill!~

[franciscomeza11]

@billoz1968 thanks a lot for the kind comment. This track is on my second album coming out on itunes and everywhere else in a couple of weeks. You can keep in the loop by joining me at facebook . com / franciscomezamusic thanks again

[OpethToolMetallica]

The intro is a bit too much reminiscent of Deliverance by Opeth, no offence though, you're good at what you're doing.

[thevadercrucible]

Hi Francisco--This is a great track. I enjoy all of your covers and this song will have me checking out all of your original stuff. I was just wondering what tuning you use when you play your original work?

[franciscomeza11]

@thevadercrucible thanks a lot man, glad you liked it and that you'll check the rest. Just to let you know, the first album is still available (Innocence of Insanity) the second album (The Restless Mind) will be out in 2 weeks on itunes and everywhere else.

Regarding the tuning, it depends on what guitar, I have used E standard, D standard, drop B, E flat, Drop D. This particular track is on standard E it is just that it is played on a 7 string guitar, which adds a lower B

[Sillkalven]

This is one of the best self-composed songs I've ever heard at Youtube.

[franciscomeza11]

@Sillkalven thank you very much

the track is now available by itself or with the albym, hope you get it, it is called The Restless Mind, available on Itunes and franciscomeza . bandcamp . com

[dguerra1969]

Badass,

[HABIBvonPLOP]

MEGA GODZILLA RIFF AT 10:05

[franciscomeza11]

@HABIBvonPLOP thanks for watching :) this track will be available in my 2nd album in a matter of couple of weeks, The album has been sent to online retailers worldwide, keep in touch at facebook . com / franciscomezamusic

[HABIBvonPLOP]

@franciscomeza11 btw.On the Album,do you use real drums or a drum machine ?

[Kaffekopable]

This is definitely my favourite track of yours! :)

[franciscomeza11]

@Kaffekopable thank you very much, it will be available everywhere in about two weeks or sooner, I just uploaded the entire new album to Itunes, Amazon, bandcamp, etc, keep in touch

[franciscomeza11]

@Kaffekopable thanks, and it is now available by itself or with the album, called The Restless Mind, on itunes or at franciscomeza . bandcamp . com (digital or physical)

[macunaima]

I'm impressed. Very impressed.

[benciske]

Excellent! This drove me to make this the first page I've ever subscribed to.

[franciscomeza11]

@benciske wow thanks, i really appreciate that

[duzzman69]

Unbelieveable mate, really impressed- coming from another Opeth-inspired solo songwriter! Acoustic bit was brilliant especially. I'll have to tell you once I've put mine up and let me know what you think! Well done pal

[franciscomeza11]

@duzzman69 for sure man, let me know when it is up, Thanks so much for coming in and commenting. The album where this track is in is done and will be available very very soon, keep in touch

[franciscomeza11]

@duzzman69 the track is now available by itself or with the album, called The Restless Mind, on itunes or at franciscomeza . bandcamp . com (digital or physica)

[silverstaralchemist]

EBMM JP7 BFR.

How's it rank on the list of best guitars you've ever played?

[franciscomeza11]

@silverstaralchemist it's number 1 in my list

[MountainBlackSide]

Actually, except from the begining riff and the acoustic part you didn't really remind my Opeth and its great 'cause you do great ORIGINAL music, and I enjoyed every second of this song! I'm happy that you put that link on Opeth cover : )

[franciscomeza11]

@MountainBlackSide :) thanks man, feel free to share it

[JEDApp91]

autentica influencia de dream theater y opeth...excelente rola

[modem9000]

oh my lord

I needto find band members like you. Im tired of only finding people that want to cover SOAD or copy disturbed. you guys are fantastic

[melothica]

i like opeth and i like this song!! thanks for the link in "the devils orchard"

[franciscomeza11]

@melothica no thank you for clicking and watching :)

[jonahfox]

Wow great stuff man.

[KennyAnguish]

very nice



[bhead1986]

Why aren't you in a Band!?

[sL4UgHtA]

Oh yea. Now i checked out some originals. ;) Wish i had the same talent like you...This track rocks and should have at least 100k views or more!!!

For how many years do you play?

[franciscomeza11]

@sL4UgHtA thanks for watching, make sure to share it so I can one day get to 100 k :)

I've been playing for 21 years

[robinhotr]

DAMN! The advantage of total creative freedom to one person with musical talent!

Fucking nice man :D

[DeathZomby]

Hombre!!! enserio eres mi heroe, Yeah!!! nada mas te recomiendo que aprendas a usar mas el bajo sin plumilla... pero la guitarra es perfecta (relativamente) hehe muy bueno compañero !

[CoolCovers]

Sick man!!

[KristianElias95]

Awesome title! U watched "Inception" ?

[franciscomeza11]

@KristianElias95 thanks for watching, yes I did :)

[arkiz14]

1:57 Metropolis de Dream Theater :D

[franciscomeza11]

@arkiz14 homenage a mi banda preferida :)

[arkiz14]

@franciscomeza11 jajaja quedo brutal :P

[caiomaleski]

awesome man!

[gibran800]

very original and i really liked the drum line, congrats ^^

[DanielJLumsden]

cheeky use of the metropolis intro at 1:55 ;)

[dreamwarriorphil]

Brilliant Dude!! Superb acoustic bit (very Opeth) - you are supremely talented and congratulations on ajob well done - it would be great with a vocalist! though!

I presume you are in a band cause if not you should be!!!

[willyard001]

how long did it take for you to figure out all of the parts for that

[franciscomeza11]

@willyard001 it took me 3 months in total to write the entire song

[krowten2006]

Oh my lord! chills your riffs cause then a tasty solo over the top with 2 guitars clearly you have a an axe to grind (several infact XD) KILLERRRR!!!!

p.s woukld you ever do an iron maiden cover or have you ima look through your vids now. you should do powerslave XD !

[franciscomeza11]

@krowten2006 thank you, I love Maiden, who knows maybe i'll do a cover someday :)

[darkahnubis]

I love those Opethian moments you put into your music!

[legatoshred]

love it but u need to look for a REAL drummer. this programming stuf is crap

[ramon7085]

very very good congratulation !! es tuyo el tema fransisco??

[franciscomeza11]

@ramon7085 gracias, si, todos los temas originales en mi canal los escribo yo

[mastermetal777]

Reminds me of Dream Theater. That's a compliment too. Good job, man. Love your music! :)

[skiidooskiidoo]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!. I LIKE THE HEAVIER STUFF. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST. GREAT JOB AMIGO!

[sixide81]

EARGASM!!!! 

[MatCumb91]

what's that thing called @5:50... i wanna buy one xD

[franciscomeza11]

@MatCumb91 it's a slide, you can get them in glass, steel or copper

[MatCumb91]

@franciscomeza11 which one is the best?

[franciscomeza11]

@MatCumb91 it's not about what's the best but which one you prefer. go to a store and ask to try them, some people prefer glass over steel. the brass (not copper sorry) are mostly used in acoustic instruments. I simply prefer steel because it won't brake if I drop it

good luck

[MatCumb91]

@franciscomeza11 ahhh... 10x for the info dude...

btw luv ur tracks man... u must be the best guitarist on youtube...

[franciscomeza11]

@MatCumb91 thank you very much for watching

[MyFallenIdolMusic]

i was just going to ask if you would consider a 7 string cause ive never seen you play one. lol but i guess you have. i've never play a seven string before but really want one. then today i went to Long & McQuades and they had a Ibanez RGA7 and im telling ya; it feels f*ing amazing. i would love a Jp7 like the JPXI7 man it's soo nice. but i dont have like 5 G's lol Awesome song

[franciscomeza11]

@MyFallenIdolMusic lol thanks for the compliment and yes as you can see I play them, this is not the first track I play with it. CHeck The Departure of a SOul and Unexpected. By the way, make sure to vote for me on the Long and McQUade jingle contest (if you haven't already) links my two entries are in my channel by the announcement sections and also on the description of the most recent video uploaded. Thanks

[wallytalivan]

Fuck, im in love with that RG 570 and the BFR, excelent track, is like Dream Theater meets Opeth + Metallica + Megadeth + Satriani tremolo Wankery :D

[SerothUK1234]

Best song i have heard on Youtube in a long time.

[franciscomeza11]

@SerothUK1234 Thanks for that man, glad you liked it

[toolopiatelateralus]

Around 5:30 it sounds a lot like something Opeth would do :D

[TheDelorean92]

watching one of your videos and love it ROCK ON AMIGO!!

[kelvinlugo]

Epic tune!....haven't seen it until now....well done....very complex track.

[franciscomeza11]

@kelvinlugo :) thanks bro

[Juancito009]

Que temón, zarpado! (Y)

Sos un genio

[Juancito009]

Que temón, zarpado! (Y)

Sos un genio

[ybeta]

Espectacular como siempre!!! you're great ;-)

[franciscomeza11]

@ybeta :) gracias por ver el video Ybe un abrazo

[ybeta]

Espectacular como siempre!!! you're great ;-)

[Vincentalbot]

Sounds alot like Opeth

But it sounds very good!

[Kneescrape911]

Really great except for the last minute and a half -- not that it's bad material it just feels tacked on. Just barely crossed over the line of stop/start-iness, especially when ANOTHER solo started. Plus a fade out, not a super strong ending in my opinion.

Really enjoyed everything else though.

[SkyDelta52]

Dream Theater, Trivium, Some Slash styles in there, Metallica sort of, and Yourself. Im pretty sure if all of these bands played at one place, you'd most def. be the guitarist, and the bassist, and basically a one man band. Your videos are so incredible and you really could make it big time(if you haven't already..) Kudos to you cause your music is a masterpiece..every. single. song.

[PulsusMusicChannel]

very Dream Theater-ish, the John Petrucci 7 string just completes it, too. Love it.

[Spamazoid]

So when are you gonna learn the drums and start singing :P You could be the true meaning of a one man band.

For that matter who is playing the drum segments? just a mixer?

[Spamazoid]

Metal all the way baby...... Definately something i would listen too.

[0alex5]

is a really good song !!!, and i think it seems to suit op 5 from ynwie malmsteen

[suppam]

Love the ending its so badass sounding

[KeepitSecretOnMon]

@franciscomeza11 Can i buy it from greece?

[franciscomeza11]

@KeepitSecretOnMon my first album is available in Greece via Itunes Europe, the next album is still in the making, thanks

[pveilleux79]

Wow... Dream Theater, Opeth, GnR, Metallica, Iron Maiden and on top of that, Francisco Meza... amazing job man! Keep on working I'm just waiting for your second album to come out. The first one was absolutely epic, the second one sounds to be just better. Thanks for the good music.

[KeepitSecretOnMon]

JESUS !!! O MY GOD! THAT SONG IS FUCKING PERFECT!!!!! MERY MOTHER! JESUS OF NAZARET!

this fucking awsome! reminds me ..metallica,iron maiden and slayer at the same time...

the best job ever dude! keep up the good job...i am just waiting for new songs !

[TucoRamirez2]

I bet Kirk Hemmet wishes he was this good. Dude you're awesome!

[skiidooskiidoo]

awesome amigo................thank you for all your help and your music. 

[ympulse]

You are my inspiration, simply amazing

[fireseal0]

Man I just can't get enough of this song! Why aren't you with any major metal bands?!?!

[KillerArkangel]

Hay algún lugar de donde la pueda descargar??

[JPetrucci69]

The 3:30 riff is simply one of the best metal riffs ever... 

[MCShammas]

The whole song is amazing, and there's nothing wrong with paying tribute to Metropolis, it has inspired thousands of musicians.

[Critdizzle]

8:14 One of your best solos, I think.

[JIucipher]

sometimes it reminds me Metallica. Nice work Francisco.

[fireseal0]

un..be..liev..a..ble

truly lost in a dream! Your composition skills are bar none top of the line...some metal acts that have been around for over a decade or two can't touch this :)

[skiidooskiidoo]

hey franciscomeza11, is there going to be any songs that are all heavy stuff?. the heavier the better. for example towards the end of this video.

[skiidooskiidoo]

another awesome video. the best on the web

[collazorock70]

why the fuck is this guy doing this shit at home!?....he shouldve been signed!....im a man and got my pussy wet!.....(no homo)

[EmnityMephz]

Seems like god decided to come to earth and decided to make a music.

This song its completely Godlike

[franciscomeza11]

@EmnityMephz thanks for that, thanks for the support

[zubi96]

incredible riffs man!! congratulations!!you are awesome!!

[gabiruman]

This is the most epic kind of "tribute" to DT i've ever seen/heard, my sincere congrats to you my friend! :)

[GREENFUCKS]

This is Awsome!

Totaly Epic!

[maxalexfra]

Great music Francisco and you're great player but piano!!!!!

[Aben2604]

Xelent VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maxu666]

Holy crap...best thing I've ever heard...by far

[Metalliprog91]

I can't be bothered to read through all of these comments, but there's also a pretty clear reference to "In the Name of God". The riff you start and and continue in the bass at :30 is very nicely put in and a clear reference to one of Dream Theater's best.

Nice work.

[nickmeredith002]

Shitting heck...

[Estib07]

Hermano pura caña!!!! suena tan genial!!! abrazos desde méxico sigue con el buen estilo y la buena musica!!!!

[TheThim51]

Absolutely loving the Dream Theater reference! a bit too obvious maybe, but still a nice track

[KyleJPie10]

Am I ever going to be able to purchase this song? Because I want it on my mp3 player really bad lol. I bought your first album on amazon btw, it's fantastic.

[franciscomeza11]

@KyleJPie10 you will be able, it will take several more months but the album will be ready in 2011, thanks man

[ronlur66]

¡DE-MO-NIOOOSSS que track tan arrecho, ORGULLO VENEZOLANO CARAJO!

[franciscomeza11]

@ronlur66 muchas gracias, pasalo por Venezuela

[Adolfish]

the guitarMan

[thrashfan09]

Holy shit man, that was probably my favorite song of yours. God damn that was good. My mind is blown.

[EliorXD]

It's just so good...

well done! and keep rocking :)

[Critdizzle]

I wonder if those people driving by have any idea what's going on when the see him playing guitar...

[JPetrucci69]

SImply epic, heavy and PERFECT as always... Greetings dude, keep on rocking and spreading the rock lmL

BTW, the Metropolis part was beautiful :O Portnoy or Petrucci would be proud of this masterpiece.

[JPetrucci69]

SImply epic, heavy and PERFECT as always... Greetings dude, keep on rocking and spreading the rock lmL

[javierpuig]

Esta brutal bro! pura cabilla, un abrazo!

[franciscomeza11]

@javierpuig graicas brother

[panch00000]

one more time tocayo, this song is fuckin epic, i wish one day i can play guitar so fuckin great like you, keep on rockin

[jonghf]

is it possible that you could send me your metal settings on the pod x3 live?? great work!!!:D

[sydran09]

well done man

Great great job!!!

[WhiteStripesDude1]

Love it man. This is my favorite song of yours as of right now :D

[OoPeStiLeNcEoO]

The clean section reminds me of 'Deliverance' by Opeth,,, Nice job dude.. Keep the vids coming.

[shaham1rules]

The acoustic part is so Opeth!

[ImADrummerEh]

If this guy doesn't have a record deal yet, somebody needs to take care of that NOW. that was fucking amazing

[axeiselite]

Another awesome track man! Epic is a perfect word for it too.

[lazuiza]

7:05 7:07 sounds like master of puppets interlude solo, but awesome job!

eres mexicano?

well i am:)

saludos desde tijuana!

[shanebist]

This is great! Just gos to show what one dedicated musician can do. Thank you Francisco for staying true to good music. :)

[girjjk56]

speechless

[igimbernat11]

Brutal!!Sencillamente Brutal!!!

[Tranquil787]

what kind of 7 string guitar is that at 2:02

[Althegreat24]

cool song man!

[glint20]

Rip off of Metropolis Part I much?

[franciscomeza11]

@glint20 rip off? well that is arguable if you ask me. I have obtained a license to incorporate some elements of the original composition, It is a tribute to my favourite band, i certainly do not mean to rip off anyone