Author Topic: The Circus Maximus Thread (merged) (Read 100436 times)

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #560 on:** January 15, 2013, 08:05:00 AM »

Yeah, they deserve second chances because they're cool guys and good musicians.

Super Dude · « **Reply #561 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:11:36 PM »

Personally, The 1st Chapter bored me to death (IMHO). I found Isolate a lot more accessible and a lot more enjoyable.

Zook · « **Reply #562 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:17:43 PM »

It took a while for The 1st Chapter to click for me while Isolate was immediate. When I first heard the 1:20 sample of Reach Within, I was a little worried, but I really like that song, and Nine is really awesome. Circus Maximus have done no wrong in my ears.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #563 on:** January 15, 2013, 08:30:20 PM »

Quote from: Zook on January 15, 2013, 04:17:43 PM

Circus Maximus have done no wrong in my ears.

Word.

Metropolis Part 3 · « **Reply #564 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:21:19 AM »

I've been listening to all three albums for 2 weeks now, never had heard of them before. But I really likle them. The first album is "ok", but nothing more, I think. #2 and #3 are both very very good - at the moment I like "Nine" a little bit more than "Isoate", it's easier to listen - but I think the second one may grow... we'll see.

Zook · « **Reply #565 on:** February 06, 2013, 05:29:22 PM »

Nine is still amazing.

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #566 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:09:56 PM »

First time I listened to Nine, I didn't care for the shorter songs, but the album was a grower for sure. For me now it's already as memorable and like able as the first two.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #567 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:59:42 PM »

1st Chapter isn't as accessible on first listen like Isolate/Nine, but that is why I think it is a better album. It takes time to digest and opens up to you slowly. For me, it just has more heart.

RichardRG · « **Reply #568 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:35:41 PM »

I'm checking out Circus Maximus for the first time now (the Isolate album), and damn I am pleased.

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #569 on:** June 05, 2013, 08:28:34 AM »

BUMP!

New video for Namaste!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAzBQQOc9II

obscure · « **Reply #570 on:** June 05, 2013, 09:56:41 AM »

Zook · « **Reply #571 on:** June 05, 2013, 09:59:46 AM »

I hope the added screaming isn't a sign of things to come. I know they do that part live like that, but I just hope they don't start adding screaming in their music.

As for the video... eh. I'm not into music videos. It looked nice I guess.

gazinwales · « **Reply #572 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:15:29 PM »

The background vox from the drummer? Nit picking, great song and video.

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #573 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:42:32 PM »

Isn't that in the original?

me7 · « **Reply #574 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:56:35 PM »

It is, but it is mixed quieter. The Single version of the song has louder screaming by the drummer.
I don't mind a bit of screaming to spice things up, but I prefer it mixed lower (like on the album version).

Zook · « **Reply #575 on:** June 05, 2013, 04:26:08 PM »

Well, in the original, they are more like whispers. I'm not complaining because I'll probably never listen to the single version again, seeing how it's only in video form, and I just don't really care for music videos.

I just hope this doesn't become a normal thing in the future. Circus Maximus doesn't need the gimmicky screaming and growling.

me7 · « **Reply #576 on:** June 05, 2013, 05:19:58 PM »

I wouldn't call it gimmicky. Harsh vocals are a good way to make Prog Metal more versatile as long as they are done well (read: not like Mike Portnoy does them). The muffled screaming on the album version is perfect IMO.
I love how Haken use death growls in the track Streams to take the music from sheer beauty to insanity and back again in a matter of two minutes

Zook · « **Reply #577 on:** June 05, 2013, 05:33:46 PM »

I've gotten to like some growls over time, but the growls in Streams are awful.

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #578 on:** June 06, 2013, 12:49:52 AM »

Quote from: Zook on June 05, 2013, 05:33:46 PM

I've gotten to like some growls over time, but the growls in Streams are awful.

This

Zook · « **Reply #579 on:** September 07, 2013, 11:24:01 PM »

This was the setlist at Progpower:

Forging
Architect of Fortune
Namaste
I Am
Reach Within
The 1st Chapter
From Childhood's Hour
Game of Life
Burn After Reading
Last Goodbye

eviljust · « **Reply #580 on:** September 08, 2013, 12:24:21 AM »

I love this band. Both The 1st Chapter and Isolate are always on my mobile devices. Mouth of Madness is probably my fav song atm. Concerning Nine, I really didn't like it at the first listening but it slowly grew and I can say is pretty cool now. I've seen them live twice and had the pleasure to meet them, great persons and awesome musicians.

Lowdz · « **Reply #581 on:** November 24, 2013, 12:34:43 PM »

CM are playing the friday night of the Firefest Festival in the UK next October. May have to go...

Zook · « **Reply #582 on:** November 24, 2013, 03:10:08 PM »

That's quite a long time from now.

HAVE FUN!

Lowdz · « **Reply #583 on:** November 24, 2013, 04:02:12 PM »

Quote from: Zook on November 24, 2013, 03:10:08 PM

That's quite a long time from now.

HAVE FUN!

It's big announcement night here! It will be the last Firefest. It's been a decent Melodic Rock Festival for the last 10 years and I've been to a few though not in the last 5-6 years.

Zook · « **Reply #584 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:39:17 AM »

Live in Japan:

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

cramx3 · « **Reply #585 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:44:19 AM »

Wow, thanks for sharing. Just started playing, but the quality is great. Looks really well done for a youtube release.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #586 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:07:39 PM »

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #587 on:** September 29, 2014, 02:36:38 PM »

I love his guitar tone! Everything sounds great.

bl5150 · « **Reply #588 on:** September 29, 2014, 06:36:20 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on September 29, 2014, 11:44:19 AM

Wow, thanks for sharing. Just started playing, but the quality is great. Looks really well done for a youtube release.

ErHaO · « **Reply #589 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:26:03 PM »

Sooo. Watching randomly on their FB, they are in the process of rehearsals for new material. I think this means there is a new album coming to our way

Scorpion · « **Reply #590 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:30:56 PM »

Yeah.

In 2020.

ErHaO · « **Reply #591 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:01:54 PM »

So, they have a history with taking the time?

Even when they are in the process of rehearsals/actually playing stuff?

That live release on YT looks cool, will watch. Missed that.

Since Nightwish, Symphony X and Blind Guardian suddenly came to life with new studiomaterial this year (after taking their damn time), I am checking all my favourites to see if more show up from the dead (or so to say). Would possibly even a more epic year if these guys come with new stuff.

Scorpion · « **Reply #592 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:04:30 PM »

Yeah. They took their sweet time with Nine, and while it was worth it in the end, I do still think that... I think it was six years is a little much. Though what aggravated people most was the fact that they kept posting stuff like "It's almost done" and then nothing happened.

TAC · « **Reply #593 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:09:07 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on February 09, 2015, 05:04:30 PM

Yeah. They took their sweet time with Nine, and while it was worth it in the end, I do still think that... I think it was six years is a little much. Though what aggravated people most was the fact that they kept posting stuff like "It's almost done" and then nothing happened.

It was a good album but not worth a 6 year wait.

ErHaO · « **Reply #594 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:34:02 PM »

Oh dear god, just browsed trough this topic

Yeah... lets not expect too much for the coming time.

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

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