The Circus Maximus Thread (merged)

[sylvan]

I'm not sure how someone like him ends up on that show, but that performance was amazing! I love this guy! A lot of the prog rock bands are on the same level musically and skillwise. It's Michael's voice that really takes CM to the next level. That being said, what these guys create as a whole is fucking MAGICAL!  I LOVE this band so much!

[cramx3]

Michael singing U2 on The Voice Norway:

https://youtu.be/K7gcvCzoUFw

  that's awesome. 

Also, I got the blu-ray last weekend.  I only got to catch a couple songs, but it's pretty solid overall except for one problem.  It kind of suffers the same issues as Epica's Retrospect blu-ray.  Essentially they have some stage lights that shine direct towards the camera's creating some issues with being able to see clearly and overwhelming the visuals with whatever color is shining through those lights.  I think they kind of fucked this up but kind of just made best with what they could with it.  It doesn't ruin the concert for me, but some people might find it more annoying.  I'd just say it prevents it from being as good as it could have been.  I watched Loved Ones which was just amazing and a few of the opening tracks.  I have a lot more to watch.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I'm not sure how someone like him ends up on that show, but that performance was amazing! I love this guy! A lot of the prog rock bands are on the same level musically and skillwise. It's Michael's voice that really takes CM to the next level. That being said, what these guys create as a whole is fucking MAGICAL!  I LOVE this band so much!

I think the simple answer is public exposure, if he does well in the competition he gets a whole new audience that's much broader than what he gets in CM which can also benefit the band in some ways even though their music is a bit niche. It really was a solid performance other than the long note at 1:56, i'm not sure what happend, it's like he gives up because he can't hold it or something.

[sylvan]

I get why HE would take advantage of the opportunity. I don't understand why a singing competition show would invite professional singers of this caliber (I know CM isn't HUGE, but I'm sure they listened to at least some of the music before inviting him, which is FAR AND AWAY enough evidence of his talent, not just to sing, but to create music). I've often wondered what would happen if Myles Kennedy stood in line to audition for American Idol. But I also think they wouldn't have him in the competition.

[cramx3]

True, you'd think someone who tours singing would be ineligible because clearly they already are a singer in some professional way.  Still cool to see him perform and it looked like he did well, I don't know what they are saying, but I guess he moves on or something?

[Sycsa]

Is this band worth getting into? Where should I start?

[NoseofNicko]

Definitely. I'd start with Isolate.

[TAC]

I have totally lost track and interest in CM.

[gmillerdrake]

I have totally lost track and interest in CM.

Shame....shame....shame.....shame.....shame.....shame.....shame......shame.....

[Sycsa]

Definitely. I'd start with Isolate.

Wow, I just popped in "Arrival of Love" and I love it instantly. It's rare for something to click with me right away. Gonna listen to the whole album. Thanks!

[NoseofNicko]

Definitely. I'd start with Isolate.

Wow, I just popped in "Arrival of Love" and I love it instantly. It's rare for something to click with me right away. Gonna listen to the whole album. Thanks!

Nice! Looking forward to your thoughts on the whole album.

[NoseofNicko]

I have totally lost track and interest in CM.

Now that's just wrong.

[Sycsa]

Definitely. I'd start with Isolate.

Wow, I just popped in "Arrival of Love" and I love it instantly. It's rare for something to click with me right away. Gonna listen to the whole album. Thanks!

Nice! Looking forward to your thoughts on the whole album.

I really like that it's so melodic. A good balance of catchy melodies & wankery. The vocals are pleasant, too, as well as the keyboard sounds.

[TAC]

How many albums have they released since Nine? That was the last one I got.

[gmillerdrake]

How many albums have they released since Nine? That was the last one I got.

Just one. HAVOC

[TAC]

How many albums have they released since Nine? That was the last one I got.

Just one. HAVOC

Oh OK. Then I'm not that far behind. 

[Grappler]

NEW OLD CIRCUS MAXIMUS:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nMPIXOcpMQ1gb7dPmrWle3JH5KozxPVuk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!
 It is time for some new music! 'Isolated Chapters' EP is out!!
 2 unreleased songs we never got to finish during 'The 1st Chapter' & 'Isolate' era is finally seeing the light of day.
https://music.apple.com/…/a…/isolated-chapters-ep/1477977408

We are also releasing NINE LIVE! The whole album recorded Live at Sentrum Scene in Oslo 2018.
 Available for purchase & streaming NOW!
https://music.apple.com/us/album/nine-live/1474087337

https://open.spotify.com/album/3QwmXpJGN9i7awAT9nKrKT…
https://open.spotify.com/album/2434IwrnGmvZlhvRH6ngaB…

https://www.youtube.com/playlist…
https://www.youtube.com/watch…

The first ideas for ‘Phasing Mirrors’ was written after the release of ‘Isolate’ in 2007.
 The sound and some of the parts are based on the song ’Mouth of Madness’.
It is not a direct follow up, but it could fit the darkness that is the ‘Isolate’ album.
 It was later suppose to the be a bonus track on the ‘Nine’ album, but the sound and style did not fit and the song was put on hold. Then after many years we listened to the pre-production and decided that we had to finish it.

Recorded at Lionheart Studios and Remember Studios
 Mixed & Mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios
 Artwork by Mattias Noren
 Produced by Mats Haugen

‘Endgame’ started with the idea of doing a follow up to one of our most beloved songs from ‘The 1st Chapter’
The one and only ‘Glory of the Empire’
Several parts are re-used in a somewhat different approach. The lyrics are again based on a specific movie/television series.
 The drums were recorded during the ‘Nine’ sessions but the rest of the band was recorded many years later.

Recorded at Ocean sound Recordings and Remember Studios
 Mixed by Øyvind Larsen at Lionheart Studios
 Mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios
 Artwork by Mattias Noren
 Produced by Mats Haugen
‘Isolated Chapters’ is a direct homage to the fans of ’The 1st Chapter & ‘Isolate’

[jingle.boy]

Both iTunes and Amazon are selling this 2-SONG EP for full price ... and because one track is over 10 mins, it's "Album only".  Fuckin shit man.  I hope that's an oversight on the label's part, and it gets put up for $2.

[Zook]

I'm fine with the YouTube clips. No hurry to buy them.

[jingle.boy]

I'm fine with the YouTube clips. No hurry to buy them.

It's on Spotify too, so I'll play it from there until this gets fixed.

[TAC]

Is Circus Maximus even still a thing?

[wolfking]

Is Circus Maximus even still a thing?

 

[Cool Chris]

Their first two albums were too good for them to have become so irrelevant. 

[jingle.boy]

Their first two albums were too good for them to have become so irrelevant.

What is this irrelevance you speak of?  When/how did they become irrelevant?

[lonestar]

So the 9th horse in the 9th race at the Breeder's Cup today is named Circus Maximus. I put a few bucks down on him in an exacta...





Edit- So close, got the other horse, but Circus came in 3rd.

[jingle.boy]