My friend takes lessons from one of you guys i forget who. anyways you might know him by Fudge :D but yeah i just had to say you guys effing kickass so... mhm
Hey Guys!! I know for the studio you have the dampener for the strings to keep it clean but for live shows is it more of a struggle or are you guys that good? What are good exercises to keep it clean?
@DeathMetalMikey yeah its only for studio, we dont use it live. I guess we're that good then, haha. we just practice a lot to keep things quiet, its all about learning proper muting for left and right hand. You practice that really with anything you are playing, there aren't set exercises for it.
yeah I agree with lunchbox362 It would be massively epic if you guys could play in El Paso........aaahhhh!!!! why!?!?! lol jk hopefully its soon!!! you guys are amazing and Chris just letting you know man you have easly become one of my favorite guitar players of all time. You and Jeff Loomis are my #1's!!!
@Carthy6 I'm sure we'll make it back again soon. We played there again in Jan, but it was an opening spot on another big tour, so we only got 30 minutes again. Possibly a headlining tour in early 2011. -Chris
Yeah dude, I agree. We get a lot of requests to play there. One day. Day off's are always a waste of time in a way, as we could be playing instead. besides bowling the day was pretty boring.
Or you could have posted a myspace bulletin saying you were bowling, and then had hundreds of kids come in and bowl and ask you to sign stuff like annoying fanboys do.
That was a joke, but I guess what I'm trying to say is I wish I had gone bowling that day hahahaha
All of you guys are extremely talented. I actually ordered my tickets to watch you guys on the 22nd in Louisville Ky with BTBAM haha. I really hope you guys play Glacial Planet at that show, that's by far my favorite by you guys.
I do have a question though. How long have you guys actually been playing your instruments?
I would check out "The Great Plains" it should be listed as the "featured video" under "related videos" to the side. That seems to be the favorite of the new album.
If you want to get a hard copy of the disc. The best deal is $13 through webstore. We give out a Aluminum Bottle Opener and a bunch of stickers with every order. I personally run the merch store myself!
Yeah, whatever works best for you! Just letting you know the best deal for you. You could always mail in your order as well. If you are interested in that.... shoot us an email info (AT) scalethesummit (DOT) com
Awesome, thanks for getting a copy! Appreciate all the support. We'll definitely be back to Seattle, its been about a year since we last played there. Keep an eye out.
seeing you guys on the 26 of J with cynic. fucking stoked just heard you guys for the first time like 20 minutes ago. this is the next step of what i've been looking for after i heard the new cynic and Cosmogenesis from Obscura (check it out if you haven't already!)
No problem. Quick question... say you were forced to have vocals on your next recording... what style would you like? Like more melodic/normal rock, or more screaming metal? Just wondering.
wow random, well besides the fact that we would never be forced to add vocals.... I guess I would probably want more of melodic clean vocals, screaming would ruin the music. will never happen though!
Thanks and I just sit down and write this stuff. Im not paying attention to what Im writing, I just make sure I think it sounds great and then I go from there.
i noticed when the guitarists and bass player record they play to a metronome...my band and i might start recording soon so im wondering, does the drummer use a metronome too or does he keep time and have everyone else record over it?
Yes, he plays to a metronome. If he didn't, when all the guitars are tracked to a metronome and put over the drum tracks... they'll most likely be off.
having the 8 string is a really cool addition to the usual twin guitar setup, it really enables you to double riffs on different octaves, especially with all the cross string riffing. are you able to get that riff in Dunes when the melody is doubled an octave lower because of the extra string? that riff is so killer, its got that real wall-of-sound quality to it.
thanks a lot buddy, hope we do as well. I'm sure we'll make it over there one day, I wish we were on the Euro one as well, but we can't get greedy now can we! : )
WOW you guys are playing Prog Nation with Dream Theater and Big Elf. I will be there! That will be the best show of the year. Do you guys by chance have the 3rd video of your studio recordings? I assume its drums and being a drummer I really wanna see it haha.
i use a marshall cab, a randall g3 150 head, schecter hellraiser with emgs but i am getting an engl over the summer after reading that you guys use them
Hey Chris I ordered my shirt/cd 10 days ago and it still hasn't showed up.. I am not trying to be antsy but could you tell me when it might possibly show up? I usually don't have to wait this long for stuff to come in :/
It will be coming shortly. I personally ship all orders on tour and we just got home yesterday. So I'm catching up on orders all day today. Thanks for being patient though, I'm the same way, I want my stuff the next day, haha.
Hey man my stuff showed up and I am COMPLETELY blown away!! The music on the album is freaking jaw-dropping. The skill you guys have blows my mind, thank you for amazing music!!! It was worth the wait!
i just purchased 3 shirts off of their site and I got an email personally from Chris cuz there was an issue with my order.
Dude you're amazing - you play in the band, you take the time to respond to youtube comments, and you even deal with merchandise issues! Is there anything you don't do?! lol :P
Hey guys AMAZING MUSIC!!! I have been looking for a good instrumental/progressive band for a while and you guys definately fit the bill! I have been into stuff like Between the Buried and Me, Opeth, and Cynic for a while but you guys just take it up a notch! One question, do I HAVE to order the new album online or can I find it at like FYE?
Yeah you can find it at some FYE, Best Buy, and Hot Topic. Its a better deal for you to order it from our store though. Its about the same price but you get a ton of free stuff!
im in love with this sound. been listening to carving desert canyons for a few months now and just enjoying every song. one thing i dont understand completely is the tuning you guys play in lol a friend of mine said alot of experianced jazz players tune that way but still confuses me
haha, yeah, any bad ones I see are on videos posted by other people, its because those people probably see that we read and respond to comments posted on our videos. There will always be someone who dislikes a band, not a big deal though. Thats with all bands.
Question about your mixing of the album. I notice that on the previous album there was alittle more bottom end in the drum kit. On this album the bass drum seems to be toned down abit. Any insight into why?
its actually not, it just sounds like that since the guitars were so empty/thin sounding on the last album. the bass and drums really stood out a lot more. on this album we wanted to make sure we didn't mess up there guitars again, making them a lot thicker, heavier and smoother.
As much as i loved the First Album, Your right the guitar tone was Shit hahahahahahahah better than mine though i'm stuck with a Line6 Spider 3 and i feel like Killing Myself. I'm really Surprised you guy's use Powerball's too!!! It's nice to see a Non- Death Metal band using one for a change. Oh by the way, your way of drinking Dr. Pepper is really the BEST:)
hi guys, found you in an issue of Guitar World Mag... was interested to see what you're all about... music is amazing! I imagine you've answered this before but I can't find the answer anywhere: what's up with the mufflers up high on the necks? just to keep things from getting too noisy with all the tapping? air freshener?
yeah its a felt rag to help with unwanted noise, not just for tapping. you can just have it on when you are playing anything that doesn't involve open strings, keep everything extra quiet.
I worked with Danielle out in Indian Wells this March and she hooked me up with "Carving Desert Canyons"; I just heard it for the first time today: FREAKIN AMAZING! I love instrumental work, especially of the progressive kind and you guys don't fail to dissappoint. I'm definitely dropping your name in the music forums and with friends.
Seriously I have watched this video so many times....Chris you influenced me to change my way of thinkin about guitar....melodeath is good but it gets bland...this is fresh and just pure genious I should change my name...LMFAO ScaleTheSummitOwnsYou...but you guys are too cool to seem conceited...You should deff come to ontario I would love to see you guys live
Haha, yeah man. So is your name after the classic song by Cynic? Or the band Veil Of Maya?
Glad to hear that I have influenced you dude. I promise not to tell you to jump off any bridges, haha.
Keep up that guitar playing. We'll make it up there eventually. We plan to tour full time, just takes a little while to get to that point. We have a big agent now, so he'll definitely help us with that.
It was of course awesome. Me and Travis moved out there not only to get better but to find a bassist and drummer to form this band. Teachers there are amazing as well. It was great, I miss going there.
Its called "Journeymans" or something like that. its a not a "real" degree. They offer Bachelors, but I didn't want to do 4 years of college when you can do it in 2, just without the academics.
You guys are totally up there with Cynic in terms of innovation and progressiveness, at least in my books. I just hope you plan on releasing more then an album every 14 years. Planning on getting your guys' albums also!
omfg i love this band! I've been listening to them for so damn long. I remember finding them on myspace and waiting for monuments to come out. I played that cd all day every day since the day it came out and the new album is just as good. Fucking guys are amazing musicians. keep it up guys! (come to N.Y. :)
Thanks a lot man, appreciate all that. Glad to hear you have been following our progress for so long. We'll hopefully be up that way this summer. Our label and agent are in the works on more tour stuff, we definitely want it.
ESP LTD DJ-600 My Guitar YAY haha well just sold it really for a 7 string schecter hellraiser nothing like your 8 string or that 7 music man [that i wish i had instead] but its alright haha
I'm not saying you guys need one or anything, but I'm just curious: Why'd you guys decide not to add a singer?
The tapping pattern at 1:17 is really groovy by the way. I also really like your guys' choice and placement of harmonies. It's very satisfying to the ol' ear hole.
exactly what you just said. We dont "need" one. We write all of our music to be full with out one, and if we added one, it would ruin what we have going.
Ah ok, I see. I was just curious. I'm sorry, you probably get that question a lot. This way the technical components and such can really be appreciated to their fullest
its all good. we don't get that question as much as we used to... especially as the more and more established we get. But I do get it from time to time in interviews still.
Truly inspirational. I am a drummer, and have been for 4 years now, and listening to those riffs, just, so many possibilities..so...perfect, I am REALLY looking forward to seeing more of you guys. Everything just comes together so perfectly and fluently. Great job Scale The Summit, just know, if you need roadies, I am SO there!
You guys are a very impressive band! I had no faith in the Houston music scene, but you guys made me regain hope, haha. Great playing, maybe by some magical moment we'll play together here in H town.
no bands really inspired us to play instrumental. me and travis wrote our first song 4 years ago and thought it sounded great instrumental, so we went with it.
bands/artists that inspire me to keep making music are Cynic, John Petrucci, Guthrie Govan, Opeth, and more.
My friend told me about you guys and mentioned that you sound a bit like cynic. After listening to the new album I agree with him. And now that you confirmed that you are inspired by cynic... well, that just proves that you are influenced by cynic :D
I just realized that I have the same exact same hairstyle that Chris does in this video.
LedSatriani 22 hours ago
On a scale of 1 to Scale the Summit how loud do you like your click track?
TheDavisLavis 1 month ago
I like a basses that knows what there doing.
DECIFERTHIS09 1 month ago
Love this style of music.
ShinobiBoiX 1 month ago
Dat bass
dimeowns100 5 months ago
My friend takes lessons from one of you guys i forget who. anyways you might know him by Fudge :D but yeah i just had to say you guys effing kickass so... mhm
ItsJustSant 10 months ago
Hey Guys!! I know for the studio you have the dampener for the strings to keep it clean but for live shows is it more of a struggle or are you guys that good? What are good exercises to keep it clean?
DeathMetalMikey 11 months ago
@DeathMetalMikey yeah its only for studio, we dont use it live. I guess we're that good then, haha. we just practice a lot to keep things quiet, its all about learning proper muting for left and right hand. You practice that really with anything you are playing, there aren't set exercises for it.
scalethesummit 11 months ago
Care for an explanation on the wristband and the rubberband at the top of the neck of some of the guitars?
CCDaDon15 1 year ago
@CCDaDon15 It's to help dampen the strings and keep the tapping sections nice and clean, alot of bands do it :)
Athelian 1 year ago
please play in Indianapolis, or somewhere nearby .__. i'll die if i don't get to see you guys live some time.
beretta329 1 year ago
how about some footage from audio hammer studios guys ????
MCMLXXXtoINFINITY 1 year ago
@MCMLXXXtoINFINITY we cant release it yet, but hopefully soon cause its some grand ol stuff. ha
scalethesummit 1 year ago
yeah I agree with lunchbox362 It would be massively epic if you guys could play in El Paso........aaahhhh!!!! why!?!?! lol jk hopefully its soon!!! you guys are amazing and Chris just letting you know man you have easly become one of my favorite guitar players of all time. You and Jeff Loomis are my #1's!!!
RequiemsArchitect 1 year ago
@RequiemsArchitect thats awesome to hear man, appreciate that. Loomis is an awesome player. Digging his solo album and all of its darkness, haha.
And I'm sure we'll play El Paso sometime within the next year. Keep an eye out.
-Chris
scalethesummit 1 year ago
u guys shud com back to boston i saw u guys wit dream theater but u only played 1 set, id rlly like to see u guys play at ur own show
Carthy6 1 year ago
@Carthy6 I'm sure we'll make it back again soon. We played there again in Jan, but it was an opening spot on another big tour, so we only got 30 minutes again. Possibly a headlining tour in early 2011. -Chris
scalethesummit 1 year ago
Alberta Canada would really like to see you guys come through. Me especially!
MusicalRebirth 1 year ago
oaahh... ribbonmics for guitars, expensive, but realy awesome sound...
stexnookie 1 year ago
What were you guys majoring in at MI?
AHeroWithin 1 year ago
GIT, GCA, RIT, and PIT were the "programs" or "majors"
guitar, drums, recording, and guitar craft.
scalethesummit 1 year ago
I wish you guys had actually played a show here in El Paso instead of bowling...
Although I WOULD pay $16 to watch you guys bowl with BTBAM TDP and Cynic, something tells me it would be much fun
Lunchbox362 2 years ago
Yeah dude, I agree. We get a lot of requests to play there. One day. Day off's are always a waste of time in a way, as we could be playing instead. besides bowling the day was pretty boring.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Or you could have posted a myspace bulletin saying you were bowling, and then had hundreds of kids come in and bowl and ask you to sign stuff like annoying fanboys do.
That was a joke, but I guess what I'm trying to say is I wish I had gone bowling that day hahahaha
Lunchbox362 2 years ago
i remember asking you guys what scale your guitars were back in april. the 7 string is 25.5"? That's crazy small.
lobster272 2 years ago
what's that in front of the bass drum? (not the mic)
psyshock918 2 years ago
@psyshock918
I think it iis a snare..... i will try it
Beereater 2 years ago
It's a Yamaha Subkick, it's basically another mic.
AHeroWithin 2 years ago
All of you guys are extremely talented. I actually ordered my tickets to watch you guys on the 22nd in Louisville Ky with BTBAM haha. I really hope you guys play Glacial Planet at that show, that's by far my favorite by you guys.
I do have a question though. How long have you guys actually been playing your instruments?
schecter606 2 years ago
I have been playing for about 12 years now
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
fuuuck what 8 string is that??
opethfan123123 2 years ago
@opethfan123123 Sherman Custom 8 String.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Guitar noob question -
What are those capo-looking things you guys use? Can't tell if they're actually covering frets or not.
Would love to know what purpose they serve.
greg1553 2 years ago
They are felt rags, to help mute the strings
scalethesummit 2 years ago
This is a pretty cool band. Very talented musicians.
Although I'm more of an old school metal and punk fan, I truly respect this band. I wanna start getting into them. Any song recommendations?
lalidado 2 years ago
cool man, thanks.
I would check out "The Great Plains" it should be listed as the "featured video" under "related videos" to the side. That seems to be the favorite of the new album.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Thanks man,
That song was KILLER. I loved it.
I'll be sure to check out some more soon. I'm prolly going to end up buying the new album.
Keep up the great music guys
lalidado 2 years ago
Sweet man, thanks!
If you want to get a hard copy of the disc. The best deal is $13 through webstore. We give out a Aluminum Bottle Opener and a bunch of stickers with every order. I personally run the merch store myself!
Thanks for the support!
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Haha, that sounds awesome.
I wouldn't mind a bottle opener and I love stickers :p
The only problem is I don't have a credit card. But whatever. I'll figure something out. If anything, I'll just go to the store.
lalidado 2 years ago
Yeah, whatever works best for you! Just letting you know the best deal for you. You could always mail in your order as well. If you are interested in that.... shoot us an email info (AT) scalethesummit (DOT) com
scalethesummit 2 years ago
@scalethesummit Like A Boss. Gonna Get Me The Cd In The Next Couple Weeks Or So. Come See Us In Seattle Please
KoalaBearFrenzy 2 years ago
Awesome, thanks for getting a copy! Appreciate all the support. We'll definitely be back to Seattle, its been about a year since we last played there. Keep an eye out.
-Chris
scalethesummit 1 year ago
hey whats the song in the beginning ???
shredtildead45 2 years ago
Giants.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
whats that thing in front of the bass drum at 45 seconds? a snare?
ibanezxiphos700 2 years ago
@ibanezxiphos700 no its called a subkick.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
seeing you guys on the 26 of J with cynic. fucking stoked just heard you guys for the first time like 20 minutes ago. this is the next step of what i've been looking for after i heard the new cynic and Cosmogenesis from Obscura (check it out if you haven't already!)
billnoceros 2 years ago
yeah man, thanks a lot! make sure to get there early so you dont miss our set. and I have heard both albums. really good!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
i always come right at doors. that give me a chance to talk to the bands before they start (sometimes). Hey! Maybe I'll run to you guys??
billnoceros 2 years ago
yeah man, most likely. we are always out and about after we play as well.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
i loved you guys in Prog nation! saw you in the greek theater. bought the CD
eKuL1995 2 years ago
Killer, thanks a lot. We'll be back in LA at House Of Blues this Jan! -Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
No problem. Quick question... say you were forced to have vocals on your next recording... what style would you like? Like more melodic/normal rock, or more screaming metal? Just wondering.
eKuL1995 2 years ago
wow random, well besides the fact that we would never be forced to add vocals.... I guess I would probably want more of melodic clean vocals, screaming would ruin the music. will never happen though!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Lol ok. Thanks for answering.
eKuL1995 2 years ago
hey what doe u guys use to mute on the neck of yur guitar?
frutosboys 2 years ago
felt when we are recording. just our hands when playing live.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Thanks and I just sit down and write this stuff. Im not paying attention to what Im writing, I just make sure I think it sounds great and then I go from there.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
If Paul Masvidal hasn't heard this music yet, I really think he would dig it.
AllThatRemains15 2 years ago
He has, we know Paul. He likes it. We are touring with them next year!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
If you don't come to the Maryland/D.C. area with this show, my life will be over.
That is one show that I will NOT miss!
AllThatRemains15 2 years ago
Pretty sure Baltimore is the first date actually!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Awesome! I'll be the guy shouting, "I talked to you on youtube!".
AllThatRemains15 2 years ago
i noticed when the guitarists and bass player record they play to a metronome...my band and i might start recording soon so im wondering, does the drummer use a metronome too or does he keep time and have everyone else record over it?
sk8monster112 2 years ago
Thanks a lot!
Yes, he plays to a metronome. If he didn't, when all the guitars are tracked to a metronome and put over the drum tracks... they'll most likely be off.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
ok sweet! thats what i thought people would do when recording in the studio. thanks alot and keep rocking!
sk8monster112 2 years ago
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sk8monster112 2 years ago
Ok.... now, I really WANT to see STS live.
bongolow07 2 years ago
lmfao at the ending..
i would love to be in a band like this it looks like u guys have lots of fun
bertobgood2 2 years ago
I would love to see you guys post the solo from Age of The Tide. My favorite song
fffreak007 2 years ago
there is a clip of it in our Progressive Nation edits.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
I saw you guys in Montreal last night! You guys must have been stoaked to tour with Dream Theater. =D
Just wanna say it was a fucking awesome show, you guys are quickly becoming one of my favorite prog metal bands, keep it up! =D
gamefreak249 2 years ago
Well thats great to hear!
Yeah it was amazing, our first arena show. I have to say I could get use to that.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
having the 8 string is a really cool addition to the usual twin guitar setup, it really enables you to double riffs on different octaves, especially with all the cross string riffing. are you able to get that riff in Dunes when the melody is doubled an octave lower because of the extra string? that riff is so killer, its got that real wall-of-sound quality to it.
FlamencoPassion 2 years ago
thanks and yes!
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Anyone know what song 1:17 -1:27 is from?
Dismembered101 2 years ago
hey buddy, that song is from the ending of "Dunes".
there is a video on youtube, just look under our favorites on our channel.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Hey thanks man!
That riff is pretty badass!
I think its cool that you reply to these comments too.
Dismembered101 2 years ago
yeah no problem, I do as much as I can
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
im really liking the material guys! your bassist is incredible! i just wish you guys were touring Progressive Nation in the UK!
I know you guys are going to go far! : )
tooltard 2 years ago
thanks a lot buddy, hope we do as well. I'm sure we'll make it over there one day, I wish we were on the Euro one as well, but we can't get greedy now can we! : )
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
WOW you guys are playing Prog Nation with Dream Theater and Big Elf. I will be there! That will be the best show of the year. Do you guys by chance have the 3rd video of your studio recordings? I assume its drums and being a drummer I really wanna see it haha.
guitardude1230 2 years ago
We have the third video, but when we upload it to youtube it doesn't play. Search vimeo, its on there.
And thanks a lot! We're all definitely really excited about the tour!
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Hey guys this album is fantastic. Are you planning on touring California anytime soon? I would love to see you guys live if I get a chance.
guitardude1230 2 years ago
Thanks a lot dude, and you bet we are.
We just landed a tour with Dream Theater.
Dates are posted on our myspace page. 2 dates in Cali.
links are under the video info.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
I'm glad you guys are there, but I totally was stoked on seeing beardfish, that sucks, well, see you in calgary and edmonton
Gu1tari5t 2 years ago
great! glad to hear you are going to make 2 shows.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
cant wait till you guys come to dallas i just got into you so i missed the last show but come back soon
BeforEvilsDemise 2 years ago
cool dude, we'll hopefully be back up that way on tour this fall.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
nice cant wait to see u guys
BeforEvilsDemise 2 years ago
i use a marshall cab, a randall g3 150 head, schecter hellraiser with emgs but i am getting an engl over the summer after reading that you guys use them
TheApexConstruction 2 years ago
yeah thats all completely different gear. hit me up when you at least get the ENGL and we'll go from there.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
do you guys have any tips to getting a tone similar to your i back off the gain and the sound is too thin but what sort of eq settings do you use
TheApexConstruction 2 years ago
well it all depends on your guitar, pickups, and the head and cab you are using. what are you using?
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
amazing stuff as always guys.
anyways, you are obviously trained musicians so what books/teachers should I look into to better my playing?
amaranthinagony 2 years ago
Music warriors you are....don't let the biz drag your thing down...proudly fly the instrumental flag!
3shiftgtr 2 years ago
of course!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
that cloth you put on the neck is so it doesn't have that vibrating/rattling right?
Tang526 2 years ago
just keeps out all unwanted extra noise.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
what is the best way to drink dr pepper?
BassPlayer466 2 years ago
Slowly, to savor all the amazing flavors. lol.
TTopher16 2 years ago
Is that sherman, how much did that run you?
dcdossett65 2 years ago
yes its a Sherman, I dont discuss what i pay for my guitars, plus I endorse them.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
lol
zxcvmjg 2 years ago
yeah man, i would never really play that guitar. I'm more of a hardtail guy anyway.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
haha, yeah the studio had it. I had to play it. it wasn't on any of the recordings, promise.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
First found you guys on Myspace before you released monument. Bought Monument and and have been hooked since. You guys are mind blowing!
Greenmonkeydishwater 2 years ago
Thanks a lot.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
when i heard the drums on "rode in on horseback" i was hooked!
sicbutsweet 2 years ago
hey Chris I ordered my cd/t-shirt combo on Wedensday ( I ordered the Giants shirt), I am so pumped! I love you guys!!! God bless
Killmajoro 2 years ago
Awesome dude! Thanks for the support!
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
No problem dude I am going to spread the word about you guys!!!
Killmajoro 2 years ago
Hey Chris I ordered my shirt/cd 10 days ago and it still hasn't showed up.. I am not trying to be antsy but could you tell me when it might possibly show up? I usually don't have to wait this long for stuff to come in :/
Killmajoro 2 years ago
It will be coming shortly. I personally ship all orders on tour and we just got home yesterday. So I'm catching up on orders all day today. Thanks for being patient though, I'm the same way, I want my stuff the next day, haha.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Thanks man, I am looking forward to it showing up! God Bless!
Killmajoro 2 years ago
Hey man my stuff showed up and I am COMPLETELY blown away!! The music on the album is freaking jaw-dropping. The skill you guys have blows my mind, thank you for amazing music!!! It was worth the wait!
God Bless
Killmajoro 2 years ago
Awesome, glad to hear that! Thanks again for ordering it.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
i just purchased 3 shirts off of their site and I got an email personally from Chris cuz there was an issue with my order.
Dude you're amazing - you play in the band, you take the time to respond to youtube comments, and you even deal with merchandise issues! Is there anything you don't do?! lol :P
protolexis 2 years ago
I pretty much do everything dude!
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Hey guys AMAZING MUSIC!!! I have been looking for a good instrumental/progressive band for a while and you guys definately fit the bill! I have been into stuff like Between the Buried and Me, Opeth, and Cynic for a while but you guys just take it up a notch! One question, do I HAVE to order the new album online or can I find it at like FYE?
Killmajoro 2 years ago
Yeah you can find it at some FYE, Best Buy, and Hot Topic. Its a better deal for you to order it from our store though. Its about the same price but you get a ton of free stuff!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Awesome bro I think I will order the t-shirt/cd combo when I get some more money. You guys are sooo amazing, even my girlfriend likes you guys!!!
Killmajoro 2 years ago
im in love with this sound. been listening to carving desert canyons for a few months now and just enjoying every song. one thing i dont understand completely is the tuning you guys play in lol a friend of mine said alot of experianced jazz players tune that way but still confuses me
bukeypwnsnubz 2 years ago
I'm seeing you guys on the first of May; probably gonna buy a shirt.
quique360 2 years ago
awesome, we'll have like 15 different designs to choose from!
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Haven't seen one bad comment yet about you guys and i see why! :D Loving the music, I think this is my 4th post in 10 minutes haha!
sweepstrat 2 years ago
haha, yeah, any bad ones I see are on videos posted by other people, its because those people probably see that we read and respond to comments posted on our videos. There will always be someone who dislikes a band, not a big deal though. Thats with all bands.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
whats the point of putting the rag on the neck @ 1:17?
i've seen a TON of musicians do it and i'm wondering why
gofusiesbass09 2 years ago
helps keep the strings you're not playing quiet, so you dont have any extra unwanted noise getting on the recording.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
so where exactly am i gonna want to put the rag and how?
gofusiesbass09 2 years ago
depends on what you're playing.
also, if you have to make sure that you aren't using open strings, since that will obviously not work, since it would mute the note.
most of the time its used when tracking solos, or playing tapping parts. anywhere from the 1-4th fret.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Question about your mixing of the album. I notice that on the previous album there was alittle more bottom end in the drum kit. On this album the bass drum seems to be toned down abit. Any insight into why?
blackouttsi 2 years ago
its actually not, it just sounds like that since the guitars were so empty/thin sounding on the last album. the bass and drums really stood out a lot more. on this album we wanted to make sure we didn't mess up there guitars again, making them a lot thicker, heavier and smoother.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
As much as i loved the First Album, Your right the guitar tone was Shit hahahahahahahah better than mine though i'm stuck with a Line6 Spider 3 and i feel like Killing Myself. I'm really Surprised you guy's use Powerball's too!!! It's nice to see a Non- Death Metal band using one for a change. Oh by the way, your way of drinking Dr. Pepper is really the BEST:)
Cookie1monster1Metal 2 years ago
haha, thanks man, all about a great Dr. Pepper. I need an endorsement from them.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Come tour up in Ohio! PLEASE!
Just found you guys from GW mag a couple months ago, immediately bought Monument and now Desert Canyons... 8 strings is way to much,dude.
meatface1337 2 years ago
thanks a lot. we'll make it up there eventually.
8 strings is not really that much when there are guys out there playing 11 and 12 string basses. not octave strings, 11 and 12 individual strings.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
hi guys, found you in an issue of Guitar World Mag... was interested to see what you're all about... music is amazing! I imagine you've answered this before but I can't find the answer anywhere: what's up with the mufflers up high on the necks? just to keep things from getting too noisy with all the tapping? air freshener?
starfishprimestudios 2 years ago
thanks a lot dude.
yeah its a felt rag to help with unwanted noise, not just for tapping. you can just have it on when you are playing anything that doesn't involve open strings, keep everything extra quiet.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
well thats awesome and I appreciate that.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
I worked with Danielle out in Indian Wells this March and she hooked me up with "Carving Desert Canyons"; I just heard it for the first time today: FREAKIN AMAZING! I love instrumental work, especially of the progressive kind and you guys don't fail to dissappoint. I'm definitely dropping your name in the music forums and with friends.
EnragedSephiroth 2 years ago
Seriously I have watched this video so many times....Chris you influenced me to change my way of thinkin about guitar....melodeath is good but it gets bland...this is fresh and just pure genious I should change my name...LMFAO ScaleTheSummitOwnsYou...but you guys are too cool to seem conceited...You should deff come to ontario I would love to see you guys live
VeilOfMayaOwnsYou 2 years ago
Haha, yeah man. So is your name after the classic song by Cynic? Or the band Veil Of Maya?
Glad to hear that I have influenced you dude. I promise not to tell you to jump off any bridges, haha.
Keep up that guitar playing. We'll make it up there eventually. We plan to tour full time, just takes a little while to get to that point. We have a big agent now, so he'll definitely help us with that.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
CYNIC!!!!!!
undeadtheory 2 years ago
lol 1:50
dorklord101 2 years ago
Hi guys, I read somewhere that you went to MI. What was your experience there Im considering going for a Bachelors Degree?
dcdossett65 2 years ago
It was of course awesome. Me and Travis moved out there not only to get better but to find a bassist and drummer to form this band. Teachers there are amazing as well. It was great, I miss going there.
-Chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Thats awesome, are a lot of students looking to form bands there? Also, what degree did you guys do, AA, of Bachelors?
dcdossett65 2 years ago
Its called "Journeymans" or something like that. its a not a "real" degree. They offer Bachelors, but I didn't want to do 4 years of college when you can do it in 2, just without the academics.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
You guys are totally up there with Cynic in terms of innovation and progressiveness, at least in my books. I just hope you plan on releasing more then an album every 14 years. Planning on getting your guys' albums also!
bihgdipper 2 years ago
thanks a lot, we'll definitely be releasing albums on a regular basis. they look like they are here to stay this time though!
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
why didnt i hear of you guys sooner. YOUR ALL AWESOME!!!!!
guitarded222 2 years ago
we're still a young a band, thats why. glad you found out about us though and really liked it!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
I like the 7/8 tapping part with the 4/4 met. Also feel free to check out my band From the Embrace we're prog metal from Florida.
Keep it proggy
-Rory
dreamtheater556 2 years ago
thanks buddy, appreciate it.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
omfg i love this band! I've been listening to them for so damn long. I remember finding them on myspace and waiting for monuments to come out. I played that cd all day every day since the day it came out and the new album is just as good. Fucking guys are amazing musicians. keep it up guys! (come to N.Y. :)
onsmrpink 2 years ago
Thanks a lot man, appreciate all that. Glad to hear you have been following our progress for so long. We'll hopefully be up that way this summer. Our label and agent are in the works on more tour stuff, we definitely want it.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
ESP LTD DJ-600 My Guitar YAY haha well just sold it really for a 7 string schecter hellraiser nothing like your 8 string or that 7 music man [that i wish i had instead] but its alright haha
ThrashMetal1989 2 years ago
I'm not saying you guys need one or anything, but I'm just curious: Why'd you guys decide not to add a singer?
The tapping pattern at 1:17 is really groovy by the way. I also really like your guys' choice and placement of harmonies. It's very satisfying to the ol' ear hole.
Keep it up!
Jdcie 2 years ago
exactly what you just said. We dont "need" one. We write all of our music to be full with out one, and if we added one, it would ruin what we have going.
and thanks a lot for the compliment!
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Ah ok, I see. I was just curious. I'm sorry, you probably get that question a lot. This way the technical components and such can really be appreciated to their fullest
Jdcie 2 years ago
its all good. we don't get that question as much as we used to... especially as the more and more established we get. But I do get it from time to time in interviews still.
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
ive finally found the perfect blend of technicality and emotional touch. plus the instrumental nature doesnt help either ;)
thepot23 2 years ago 2
thanks!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
ill trade you my left leg for your 8 string... so how bout it?? lol
HobieHardesty 2 years ago
when it starts to rot it would loose its tone though.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
no way man, you obviously know nothing about tone. lol
HobieHardesty 2 years ago
Absolutely in love with this band.
Truly inspirational. I am a drummer, and have been for 4 years now, and listening to those riffs, just, so many possibilities..so...perfect, I am REALLY looking forward to seeing more of you guys. Everything just comes together so perfectly and fluently. Great job Scale The Summit, just know, if you need roadies, I am SO there!
Skeletor1101 2 years ago
thanks a lot buddy, really appreciate all that, going to be a while until we're forced to hire roadies. all we roll with is a merch guy for now
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
Very refreshing! This band is amazing..masters of their art. Looking forward to seeing more of them.
TyGleason 2 years ago
thanks a lot. hopefully you'll get your chance, we dont plan on going anywhere.
scalethesummit 2 years ago
i can honestly say
you are the most original band currently out there
straight up amazing
:]
thefallofranny 2 years ago
appreciate that! -chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago
It's really cool to watch this again, after hearing the songs on your new album in their entirety.
Im all like, "thats when he's playing in Dunes, awesome!" and so on.
like it a lot.
fearB4 2 years ago
thanks a lot!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
You guys are a very impressive band! I had no faith in the Houston music scene, but you guys made me regain hope, haha. Great playing, maybe by some magical moment we'll play together here in H town.
llanafreak44 2 years ago
awesome dude, thanks a lot!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
no bands really inspired us to play instrumental. me and travis wrote our first song 4 years ago and thought it sounded great instrumental, so we went with it.
bands/artists that inspire me to keep making music are Cynic, John Petrucci, Guthrie Govan, Opeth, and more.
thanks for the compliments by the way!
scalethesummit 2 years ago
My friend told me about you guys and mentioned that you sound a bit like cynic. After listening to the new album I agree with him. And now that you confirmed that you are inspired by cynic... well, that just proves that you are influenced by cynic :D
Great stuff guys, love the new album :)
gundorlt 2 years ago
who was that playing the dan jacobs signature model guitar?
gringoblingd 2 years ago
that was me, its not on the album. we were on a break and I was playing around it. haha
-chris
scalethesummit 2 years ago