Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130323 times)

ZBomber · « **Reply #105 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:25:00 PM »

"Shaky" is the best way to describe his voice, as someone else already said. That in combination with English not being his first language (I'm assuming) makes some of his songs hard to sit through.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #106 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:31:35 PM »

I dunno whether the "he sounds like a fucking sheep" youtube comments are funny or annoying, but I think they're kinda right.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #107 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:29:27 PM »

He sounds fine in the studio, but the live performances I've heard of him (Live in NYC, youtube vids) are not cool.

ZBomber · « **Reply #108 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:40:59 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwMrs27hxzY

I don't think he is a very good singer, but I have to say that he is very passionate when he does sing.

Zantera · « **Reply #109 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:47:41 PM »

Zbomber @ I think it's a bit funny seeing as you have a Rush-avatar, and Geddy Lee's voice is way more off-putting then Aviv's is.

Overall I think the debate regarding singing is a bit lame, this is the 21st century, today singing isn't about having a huge range like it was in the 80's, today it's all about having a unique voice, which Aviv has.
If you don't like it, then just don't listen to it... it's as simple as that really.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #110 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:48:54 PM »

If we're discussing his voice, it's because we like the music enough to discuss something related to it. As simple as that really.

mizzl · « **Reply #111 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:53:23 PM »

For some reason, I kinda like Aviv's voice. It has a bit too much of the Casey Crezcendo-effect though

Zantera · « **Reply #112 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:54:11 PM »

Yeah but my point is that you can learn to love pretty much everything, even though Steven Wilson has a great voice IMO, that really isn't his trademark either.
So I guess you could say that Blackfield consists of 2 non-singers singing?

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #113 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:57:19 PM »

I remember the first Blackfield I loved was Epidemic. I still love that one

ZBomber · « **Reply #114 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:47:46 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on February 11, 2011, 03:47:41 PM

Zbomber @ I think it's a bit funny seeing as you have a Rush-avatar, and Geddy Lee's voice is way more off-putting then Aviv's is.

Overall I think the debate regarding singing is a bit lame, this is the 21st century, today singing isn't about having a huge range like it was in the 80's, today it's all about having a unique voice, which Aviv has.
If you don't like it, then just don't listen to it... it's as simple as that really.

lol

Or I can voice my opinion like everyone else can.

I don't dislike Aviv because he doesn't have a "huge range". No one in this thread even mentioned that, and I'm pretty sure that isn't ANYBODY's problem with his singing.

He just has a very odd timbre to his voice, but more importantly what is so off-putting is he can't seem to hold a note without throwing in pseudo-vibrato, hence the sheep comments.

And yes, I listen to a lot of bands that have vocalists people don't care for. That doesn't mean that because I like those bands I have to think Aviv is a good singer.

Zantera · « **Reply #115 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:53:11 PM »

Not at all.
But if you're going to be picky, you can find flaws with every singer out there.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #116 on:** February 11, 2011, 05:19:05 PM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on February 11, 2011, 03:57:19 PM

I remember the first Blackfield I loved was Epidemic. I still love that one

OMG ME TOO!

Pirate · « **Reply #117 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:08:20 PM »

Quote from: mizzl on February 11, 2011, 03:53:23 PM

For some reason, I kinda like Aviv's voice. It has a bit too much of the Casey Crezcendo-effect though

What effect is that?

jag66 · « **Reply #118 on:** February 12, 2011, 03:08:44 AM »

Quote from: Phantasmatron on February 11, 2011, 05:19:05 PM

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on February 11, 2011, 03:57:19 PM
I remember the first Blackfield I loved was Epidemic. I still love that one

OMG ME TOO!

I'll admit i'm not the biggest fan of aviv's voice, but it works really well with the epidemic chorus (and pain to be fair).

mizzl · « **Reply #119 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:38:03 AM »

Quote from: Pirate on February 11, 2011, 07:08:20 PM

Quote from: mizzl on February 11, 2011, 03:53:23 PM
For some reason, I kinda like Aviv's voice. It has a bit too much of the Casey Crezcendo-effect though
What effect is that?

Nasal singing

glaurung · « **Reply #120 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:09:36 AM »

Quote from: mizzl on February 12, 2011, 04:38:03 AM

Quote from: Pirate on February 11, 2011, 07:08:20 PM
Quote from: mizzl on February 11, 2011, 03:53:23 PM
For some reason, I kinda like Aviv's voice. It has a bit too much of the Casey Crezcendo-effect though
What effect is that?
Nasal singing

>Casey Crezcendo
> nasal singing

WAT

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #121 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:18:52 AM »

Quote from: jag66 on February 12, 2011, 03:08:44 AM

Quote from: Phantasmatron on February 11, 2011, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on February 11, 2011, 03:57:19 PM
I remember the first Blackfield I loved was Epidemic. I still love that one

OMG ME TOO!

I'll admit i'm not the biggest fan of aviv's voice, but it works really well with the epidemic chorus (and pain to be fair).

Yeah, definitely. And that "YAW YAW YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAW!" he does before the instrumental bridge. Great stuff.

robwebster · « **Reply #122 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Phantasmatron on February 10, 2011, 09:20:23 PM

Quote from: ACID_FOX on February 10, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
Am I the only one that doesn't really think Blackfield is all that depressing? I've seen people on this forum making it out to be "teh saddest muzic evaz" but it just seemed like the usual SW style (which in itself is depressing I suppose ) I actually think alot of PT stuff is sadder than the material on the two Blackfield albums, especially stuff like Heartattack and Stop Swimming.

A lot of PT is very sad in the bittersweet, heartbreakingly beautiful kind of way.

A lot of Blackfield is very depressing in the I'm-so-miserable, the-pain-hurts kind of way.

It's one of the reasons why PT is better than Blackfield.

The misery in Blackfield lyrics is kind of... well, laid on with a trowel. Which somehow makes it feel less sincere.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #123 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:51:10 PM »

Quote from: robwebster on February 12, 2011, 12:33:31 PM

Quote from: Phantasmatron on February 10, 2011, 09:20:23 PM
Quote from: ACID_FOX on February 10, 2011, 09:06:03 PM
Am I the only one that doesn't really think Blackfield is all that depressing? I've seen people on this forum making it out to be "teh saddest muzic evaz" but it just seemed like the usual SW style (which in itself is depressing I suppose ) I actually think alot of PT stuff is sadder than the material on the two Blackfield albums, especially stuff like Heartattack and Stop Swimming.

A lot of PT is very sad in the bittersweet, heartbreakingly beautiful kind of way.

A lot of Blackfield is very depressing in the I'm-so-miserable, the-pain-hurts kind of way.

It's one of the reasons why PT is better than Blackfield.
The misery in Blackfield lyrics is kind of... well, laid on with a trowel. Which somehow makes it feel less sincere.

I believe it's actually spread on with a spatula, but yeah. It's sometimes overdone, and that tends to get in the way of the emotions it's trying to convey.

Zydar · « **Reply #124 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:32:14 AM »

New Album Release Date And Tour Announced

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/blackfield_new_album_release_date_and_tour_announced.html

March 28th will be the release date.

Nic35 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:10:51 AM »

ZBomber · « **Reply #126 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:55:46 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on March 09, 2011, 07:32:14 AM

New Album Release Date And Tour Announced

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/blackfield_new_album_release_date_and_tour_announced.html

March 28th will be the release date.

Uhhh... am I missing something or is this really old news?

Super Dude · « **Reply #127 on:** March 09, 2011, 09:08:53 AM »

Ahhhh, Blackfield. I love their music so, so much. It's just so goddamn depressing.

j · « **Reply #128 on:** March 09, 2011, 09:58:11 AM »

Which album should I listen to first?

-J

ZBomber · « **Reply #129 on:** March 09, 2011, 09:59:37 AM »

I'd go in chronological order... 1, 2, then Welcome to My DNA in a couple weeks.

1 and 2 are both pretty short albums.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #130 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:54:59 AM »

Quote from: ZBomber on March 09, 2011, 09:59:37 AM

I'd go in chronological order... 1, 2, then Welcome to My DNA in a couple weeks.

1 and 2 are both pretty godly albums.

This.

ZBomber · « **Reply #131 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:07:33 PM »

Got this today

Sweeeeet

j · « **Reply #132 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:13:43 PM »

Listened to the first album the other day. Not bad at all.

-J

skydivingninja · « **Reply #133 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:33:15 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on March 16, 2011, 04:07:33 PM

Got this today

Sweeeeet

Damn you I promised myself not to buy any more expensive LPs after I cut off my leg to buy Lightbulb Sun.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #134 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:28:36 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on March 16, 2011, 04:07:33 PM

Got this today

Sweeeeet

got that beautiful sucker too (a couple weeks ago). make sure you find some better inner sleeves, or those records are gonna warp hardcore from the tightass printed sleeves!

ZBomber · « **Reply #135 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:05:32 PM »

Actually, I didn't have much trouble with my sleeves for Blackfield. Recordings was a bitch and I was actually afraid I'd damage the record just trying to pull them out. Blackfeild's sleeves are tight, but the records seem to be ok. They fit in snugly, but I can pull them our pretty easily. What is weird is that the gatefold itself seems to be too tight, and the sleeves/records kind of bulge. I'm more worried about causing harm to the gatefold than the records.

The people on the PT forums said that this was the last one with these kinds of problems... Welcome to My DNA and Signify should be all set.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #136 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:05:52 PM »

I just remembered the new album is almost out, awesome. I haven't heard a single second of it - so I'm really curious.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #137 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:11:01 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on March 16, 2011, 06:05:32 PM

Actually, I didn't have much trouble with my sleeves for Blackfield. Recordings was a bitch and I was actually afraid I'd damage the record just trying to pull them out. Blackfeild's sleeves are tight, but the records seem to be ok. They fit in snugly, but I can pull them our pretty easily. What is weird is that the gatefold itself seems to be too tight, and the sleeves/records kind of bulge. I'm more worried about causing harm to the gatefold than the records.

The people on the PT forums said that this was the last one with these kinds of problems... Welcome to My DNA and Signify should be all set.

indeed, Pete Morgan from Burning Shed posted on the board saying that they sorted out the inner sleeves issue. i think it's just that they printed on thicker paper than was appropriate for the package — makes you wonder how they got the damn things in there in the factory!

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #138 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:29:44 PM »

Quote from: TheVoxyn on March 16, 2011, 06:05:52 PM

I just remembered the new album is almost out, awesome. I haven't heard a single second of it - so I'm really curious.

The new album is almost out? Shieeeeeeeeeeetttt...

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #139 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:31:15 PM »

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on March 16, 2011, 06:29:44 PM

Quote from: TheVoxyn on March 16, 2011, 06:05:52 PM
I just remembered the new album is almost out, awesome. I haven't heard a single second of it - so I'm really curious.

The new album is almost out? Shieeeeeeeeeeetttt...

Over here it is. You guys need to wait 3 weeks longer

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News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130323 times)