Envy (9 string metal song) - Rob Scallon

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The guitar is a Schecter C-9,

Maybe 2 weeks ago I was really excited to announce an endorsement from Schecter guitars. This was the first thing I asked about "Can I get a 9 string?" I got it in the mail and have been playing it since. It goes down to a C#, making it a step and a half lower then a standard 4 string bass. The biggest criticism I hear about the instrument is that it's taking the whole chug chug 0000 thing to far. I didn't want to write something in the style just yet, I'm sure I'll have fun with that later though. I wanted to write a tune that's heavy and aggressive but also utilizes the instruments full range. So here's what I came up with. Lots of fast riffs and huge stretches. The name is in tribute to a local band from back in my high school days called Jerome.

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[robscallon]

So great to see such a positive response on the first 9 string tune!

I guess I'll just add a string every year now yea?

[Gourmet_Goon]

Dude, you shredded so hard in this video, the cabbage in my fridge is now cole slaw!

[the]

When I first heard of 9 strings, I thought about bassists and their position in the modern soundscape. Now that I am listening to it, I think bassists can be at ease. Not only 9 strings don't challenge the bass, it actually reveals its importance. When one hears the flabby lows of 8/9 string, they start to appreciate the deep and assuring foundation a bass gives to a song that's sometimes taken for granted. An unsaturated bass is important with 8/9 strings though, to help separate it from the saturated 9 string lows. I see many bassists these days trying hard to 'compete' with guitarists using fuzz / OD / distortion etc. It's important to know your position in the soundscape because you're a lot more important than you think.

[robscallon]

Finally tabbed this out!

Well the first half of it...

[robscallon]

for those wondering, tuning high to low is

e
b
g
D
A
E
B
F#
C#

[Tact]

this ain't a hellraiser   its a satan excavator

[CodeineCoffee]

Ironically, I see 9 strings as more useful for jazz, jazz fusion, or any other genre that can accommodate guitars playing bass lines.

[brianhenderson]

This is my favorite instrumental and I can't get over how great this is. That low end is so dark and the riffs themselves suck you into a magical trip. Thanks Rob, you are one of the greats and your whole team of musicians are the real deal. Gimme more of this stuff. Horns High!

[tristanmahler]

So, a misconception about 7/8/9 string guitars:

They are not meant to butt out bassists. Anyone who says that doesn't really know what a bassist does, because for most songs guitars and basses have different roles for at least a portion of the song. Glass Cloud is a good example of this (as well as a wonderful band in general).

[dasjugsboi]

0:54
That is officially my favourite 9-string riff of all time.

[vore]

Better than 90% of what such guitars are used for. Killer tune man.

[mikeox_is_small]

my 7 string sounds inferior now, I'll never be djent enough D:

[MattyPS]

I freaking love the part starting at 0:33

[Entity_dissolving_entity]

Still coming back to this 7 years later

[felixnilbog]

If i were to get a 9 string, i would tune it to
BF#BEADGBE so i can switch between slipknot and metallica riffs without picking up a different guitar.

[anthonychrismignella]

The BEST riff ever written in the history of riffs at 33 seconds.... OMG man, the GROOVE. Fuckng brilliant groovy melodic masterpiece you got here, buddy!

[ufukinwotm]

0:32 THE BEST BREAKDOWN RIFF I'VE EVER HEARD!

[BiscuitBakesBangers]

I actually did a cover of this song for a passing in a side course to get me into LIPA advanced college for the arts and I got accepted. thanks Rob! :D

[KVContent]

I think I know why this song is called "Envy". Because it makes people like me "Envy" your skills!

[Fourthirteen]

I want to say, I can't get enough of this song. If you released an album of music in this style, I would totally buy it. Even without vocals.