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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #140 on: October 15, 2015, 07:45:45 PM »
I wasn't blown away by the last one, but these first two songs have me thinking I'll like Pt 2 better.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #141 on: October 15, 2015, 08:53:24 PM »
I'm 30 seconds in, and already sportin' wood.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #142 on: October 15, 2015, 10:32:06 PM »
In fact, this is the only song from the album I don't like that much.
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« Reply #143 on: October 15, 2015, 10:33:07 PM »
In fact, this is the only song from the album I don't like that much.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #144 on: October 17, 2015, 12:06:43 PM »
I wasn't blown away by the last one, but these first two songs have me thinking I'll like Pt 2 better.

I'm looking forward to see what Part II brings. I listened to the first one when it came out, and wasn't too moved by it. I recently gave it another listen, and I liked it better, but still didn't find it too exciting. I'm hoping for more uptempo rockers.

Another new song...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk_ZoEk5XEU

Freaking awesome.  This is gonna be great.

This is a really good tune!



For the record, and sake of this thread - I got into Vanden Plas at Beyond Daylight. (Granted, I heard "Rainmaker" on a prog sampler I got  for free many years prior, and thought that was pretty boss.) Christ 0 I thought was fantastic. After these two, I was psyched for the next thing they'd do. Seraphic Clockwork was pretty much a letdown IMO. I was hoping for more downtuned guitar.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #145 on: October 17, 2015, 04:51:52 PM »
I'm so torn on Vanden Plas. I love them when they blast out uptempo prog metal, but too often to my liking they get stuck in slow, mid-tempo atmospheric stuff. The two latest songs have been promising though..

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #146 on: October 21, 2015, 09:11:53 AM »
Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMVF4Q4CDIw

My body is ready.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #147 on: October 21, 2015, 09:18:14 AM »
Yeah that sounds delicious.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #148 on: October 21, 2015, 11:23:41 AM »
Yeah, great trailer and finally they're revealing some more delicious parts indeed. I also love the dramatic narration voice. :lol

Anyway, for those who are probably curious, mild spoilers which song is which below:

Riff from the very beginning (the one that repeats at 0:18) is from In My Universe, and obviously the chorus from 0:26 too, though it's the first chorus — and the choruses in the song grow progressively more exciting, and it's only a first half of the chorus too. Starting from 0:53 is an amazing driving riff from the second part of Blood of Eden (I love that one); 1:10 is an insight in Godmaker's Temptation chorus, 1:36 onwards (from right before "Netherworld II" is Diabolica Comedia intro, and I can't recall which track comes up at 1:51 (after "now").

This album is seriously awesome. It's in my Top 3 releases this year, and with how many great releases there was... well, you get it.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #149 on: October 21, 2015, 11:39:52 AM »
From the teasers, I'm eagerly awaiting this one moreso than Kingdom of Rock.  Still, Nov 6 is gonna be awesome.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #150 on: October 22, 2015, 05:52:00 AM »
Everyone else, except Wolfking is wrong.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #151 on: October 26, 2015, 05:04:31 AM »
Everyone else, except Wolfking is wrong.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #152 on: October 26, 2015, 06:31:21 AM »
Glorious!
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #153 on: October 26, 2015, 06:35:03 AM »
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #154 on: October 26, 2015, 09:18:27 AM »
That's my second least favourite from the album, right after The Last Fight. :lol
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #155 on: October 26, 2015, 10:20:55 AM »
Very nice
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #156 on: October 26, 2015, 02:08:25 PM »
That's my second least favourite from the album, right after The Last Fight. :lol

I'll take that.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #157 on: October 26, 2015, 02:44:21 PM »
Another epic song;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKPeel6mURI&feature=youtu.be

I don't know if I'd call that an epic song. Nothing wrong with it, but epic?
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #158 on: October 26, 2015, 02:49:03 PM »
Another epic song;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKPeel6mURI&feature=youtu.be

I don't know if I'd call that an epic song. Nothing wrong with it, but epic?

I posted it before I heard it.  :lol  I'm just referring to the whole damn thing.  Epic band, epic concept epic album.  Odd song to release prior I agree but it's great.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #159 on: October 26, 2015, 03:13:29 PM »


I posted it before I heard it.  :lol 

:lol

There is something about this singer that I am having trouble with. I can't put my finger on it.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #160 on: October 26, 2015, 03:17:43 PM »
He's German?
His name sounds like a swear word?
He's awesome?

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #161 on: October 26, 2015, 03:27:13 PM »
He's German?
His name sounds like a swear word?
He's awesome?

He sounds more nasally than the guy in Heavenly?
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #162 on: October 26, 2015, 04:14:15 PM »
He pronounces 'visions' with a 'w'?
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #163 on: October 26, 2015, 10:16:32 PM »
I can see what you're saying Tim... for me, it just clicked on my very first listen of VP 10-ish years ago.  But I do hear what you're hearing - it just works for me.

Top 10 vocalist for me right now.
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« Reply #164 on: October 26, 2015, 11:39:26 PM »
He pronounces 'visions' with a 'w'?

Lots of Europeans do this and vice versa, w becoming v.
They also do it with y and j.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #165 on: October 27, 2015, 05:02:04 AM »
He pronounces 'visions' with a 'w'?

Lots of Europeans do this and vice versa, w becoming v.
They also do it with y and j.

Yeah, but it's hell funny sometimes.  The one on the song Vision One is epic.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #166 on: October 27, 2015, 07:28:23 AM »
Don't forget Fabio Leone pronouncing the w in sword.  :biggrin:

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #167 on: October 27, 2015, 09:05:31 AM »
He pronounces 'visions' with a 'w'?

Lots of Europeans do this and vice versa, w becoming v.
They also do it with y and j.

Yeah, but it's hell funny sometimes.  The one on the song Vision One is epic.

Yeah, I got a laugh from your original post thinking of Vision One. :lol

I really like how Andy sings, but I must say I have a lot of trouble understanding some lyrics with his kinda slurry nasal pronunciation, which along with his low voice makes him unique I guess. His vocals are certainly fun to sing along with, but damn, I was surprised when I finally bought Netherworld Part I and checked some lyrical sequences. It wasn't what I heard at all.

I feel it'll be the same on Part II. Since I have no booklet, I'm pretty convinced he sings in English, French, Japanese and maybe some language from Slavic group in the epic... but when my actual CD copy arrives, I won't be astonished to find out it's all in English. :lol
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #168 on: October 27, 2015, 03:59:31 PM »
I think I'm gonna pre-order this one fast tracked from Amazon.  It'll be worth the extra few bucks, along with Freefall.  Really looking forward to this album.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #169 on: November 06, 2015, 03:02:08 PM »
I picked this album up last night.
Wow, wow, I'm almost lost for words how good this album is.
Stunning in every way possible.
The only thing I can nit-pick is some slight/brief clipping in a  couple of places.
Song wise and the musicianship is spot on.
The perfect mix of quality songwriting and progressive metal.



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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #170 on: November 06, 2015, 03:13:40 PM »
I picked this album up last night.
Wow, wow, I'm almost lost for words how good this album is.
Stunning in every way possible.
The only thing I can nit-pick is some slight/brief clipping in a  couple of places.
Song wise and the musicianship is spot on.
The perfect mix of quality songwriting and progressive metal.

You know it. Instan AOTY candidate. Though, I'm probably a little biased.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #171 on: November 06, 2015, 03:17:29 PM »
I think I'm gonna pre-order this one fast tracked from Amazon.  It'll be worth the extra few bucks, along with Freefall.  Really looking forward to this album.

It'll be available to download straight away so just order regular delivery.

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« Reply #172 on: November 06, 2015, 03:29:54 PM »
Easily the best album of it's kind I've heard for a long time now.
AOTY? It could easily be right up with Amorphis.

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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #173 on: November 06, 2015, 03:30:37 PM »
I picked this album up last night.
Wow, wow, I'm almost lost for words how good this album is.
Stunning in every way possible.
The only thing I can nit-pick is some slight/brief clipping in a  couple of places.
Song wise and the musicianship is spot on.
The perfect mix of quality songwriting and progressive metal.

Where from?  Guessing Utopia.
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Re: The Official Vanden Plas Thread
« Reply #174 on: November 06, 2015, 03:41:02 PM »
Yup they have it in stock.
Not getting a local release either, so you won't find it at at JB.