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Title: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on September 22, 2010, 06:51:04 PM
I saw this one at the Opeth forum and thought it was cool.

Rules:

I start by posting a youtube video of a song.
1. You rate the song that has been posted in the last post with a grade from 1 to 10 and with a comment. You have to listen to it even if it's a band you hate or a song you hate you have to give it a fair chance and listen to the end.
2. You post the song as a youtube video of your willingness, and wait for it to be rated.
3. Don't post same songs twice.

Ok, so I decided with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2KkaRLiyxg
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 22, 2010, 07:29:27 PM
Ok, so I decided with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2KkaRLiyxg

I like it. But it's something I would have to be in just the right mood to want to listen to. As for a rating, I'll give it a 5 out of 10 right now, but if you asked me when I was more in the mood for that sort of thing it would be higher.

I guess I'll start off with something that I'm sure a lot of people here would like.

Tetrafusion - Dark Matter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTGxqe1nnNk)
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 22, 2010, 07:43:05 PM
I think this is the wrong link...the link you putted is for a song called "Biosphere - Kobresia"...anyway I'll listen to the Tetrafusion one and I'll edit my post with my comment! :tup
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 22, 2010, 07:44:14 PM
I think you clicked the link in the quote and not the one I posted. It works fine for me. ;)
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: ScioPath on September 22, 2010, 07:45:22 PM
Thanks for introducing me to Tetrafusion. It's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 22, 2010, 07:45:37 PM
Wow what a n00b I am! :P
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 22, 2010, 07:47:54 PM
Thanks for introducing me to Tetrafusion. It's pretty awesome.

Yes, they are! The whole album (they only have one right now) is fantastic! They have a new album coming out in October too.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 22, 2010, 08:01:33 PM
OK so here is my comment for Tetrafusion - Dark Matter: I've never heard of them but this is really good! Its start with some strings and piano and evolve into a prog-metal section and then there is just a great collection of riffs that never felt pasted or whatever. The whole thing flows pretty good and it never seems repetitive either. Overall a great tune, I gave it a solid 7.5/10!

So here is my song! Obviously it's an Unexpect tune but I promise I won't spam this thread with their material!

Unexpect - Desert Urbania (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbSUEbG3OVE)
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on September 22, 2010, 08:07:56 PM
Great thread idea but I'm pretty sure other people have tried it and they've all been locked.  I'll participate if the mods decide to let this one go though.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 22, 2010, 08:10:39 PM
Great thread idea but I'm pretty sure other people have tried it and they've all been locked.  I'll participate if the mods decide to let this one go though.
My guess is that it'll be okay as long as it's not DT or DT-related material...I mean the whole Song Roulette thingie includes sending youtube links so I don't really see what's the big deal here...Of course I can e wrong be I just assume that it won't be lock just now.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 22, 2010, 08:29:16 PM
OK so here is my comment for Tetrafusion - Dark Matter: I've never heard of them but this is really good! Its start with some strings and piano and evolve into a prog-metal section and then there is just a great collection of riffs that never felt pasted or whatever. The whole thing flows pretty good and it never seems repetitive either. Overall a great tune, I gave it a solid 7.5/10!

So here is my song! Obviously it's an Unexpect tune but I promise I won't spam this thread with their material!

Unexpect - Desert Urbania (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbSUEbG3OVE)

The harsh vocals are actually pretty good, and all the weird instruments give a nice chaotic atmosphere. I like it quite a bit, but the clean vocals kind of annoyed me though. 8/10


Cormorant - Uneasy Lies the Head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obik_DA9Edc

Posted this before, but I absolutely love these guys so I'll do it again! Really weird mix of Folk/Doom/Black/Trad that really isn't evident in this song in particular. This is more of a straight-up heavy metal song with black metal vocals (But other songs they have tend to be... different. I know a lot of people compare Salt of the Earth to Opeth, but it sounds closer to Celtic Frost/Into the Woods... to me  :lol )

Anyway, just some awesome riffs, awesome vocals, epic guitar solo and not to mention EPIC VIKING CHANTS  :metal :metal :metal
And lyrically its about the Reign of Terrors. Done very nicely if you ask me.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: YtseBitsySpider on September 22, 2010, 09:06:48 PM
Doom metal has never been my thing..just beyond my grasp of heaviness.
I've dl some Cormorant before trying to get into them without luck.
I give the song an 8 for DOOM simply because I've heard much much worse and musically they were pretty tight sounding.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B24j9fnkxo4

Please enjoy Theocracy - Laying the Demon to Rest
quite possibly the most "metal" song opening ever....EVER. Im not a big bible thumper, but I can get past the christian lyrics and really have no trouble enjoying these guys. This album is incredible I highly recommend all of it.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: juice on September 22, 2010, 11:32:54 PM
Very good, I could see that song growing on me in the future.
8/10

I figure I'll post another christian metal band. heh

Becoming the Archetype - How Great Thou Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnRTfjPohYw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnRTfjPohYw)

It's their rendition of the old Christian hymn and before you get skeptical about it watch it cause I think it's awesome.  It's from their album Dichotomy which I recommend.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on September 23, 2010, 03:32:39 AM
Try to refrain as much as possible from chatting please.

Anyways 6/10 for How Great Thou Art - some good material, but nothing fascinating.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfeR6aA7I0
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Portrucci on September 23, 2010, 04:49:16 AM
Daylight Dies - All We Had

Wow this song is actually very cool, guy has a beast of voice on him, guitar work is also quite accomplished  :metal. 7/10. I will remember this band in the future

now, my favouirte band, Neu!  :hat keep in mind this song is 1973

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTjNjNHos2s
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on September 23, 2010, 04:58:21 AM
Wow, sounds truly revolutional. It's a bit repetitive, but that doesn't make it ANY less awesome. 7.5/10


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLpkXtM-VI8
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Sigz on September 23, 2010, 09:44:25 AM
Röyksopp - What Else Is There?

That was really good. Singer had a good voice, and the music was great too. 8/10


Doubt most of you will like this, but whatever:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48wdVTHmm8I
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 23, 2010, 09:53:18 AM
Circle Takes The Square - Same Shade As Concrete

Amazing song! I really liked the different layers of vocals from screamo to punk-shout to clean-singing. The raw production made it sound a little bit hardcore which is really good. At 4:30 this song covers a lot of ground but it never seems forced. I love this song and I really need to check out this band more. 8.5/10.

This is my song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jud_SnKTlY
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on September 23, 2010, 10:05:50 AM
THE AGONIST - Thank You Pain

6/10 - At first I didn't like it, I don't like her growls and I think that they are unecessary in a song like this, but I like her singing voice. Towards the end the song got better and better, liked the solos, and made me change my first opinion about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZB4B5Wdcis
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Sigz on September 23, 2010, 10:08:34 AM
Circle Takes The Square - Same Shade As Concrete

Amazing song! I really liked the different layers of vocals from screamo to punk-shout to clean-singing. The raw production made it sound a little bit hardcore which is really good. At 4:30 this song covers a lot of ground but it never seems forced. I love this song and I really need to check out this band more. 8.5/10.

Their only current album, As the Roots Undo, is one of the greatest albums ever. GET IT
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Marvellous G on September 23, 2010, 10:09:19 AM
Massive Attack - Inertia Creeps

9/10

I love this song, it's my favourite from Mezzanine and the buildup throughout is just incredible. My only complaint is that the vocals annoy me a bit.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-TtHCJm44s

I know people hate them on here but this song actually has some progressive elements and a lot of cool different sections.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 23, 2010, 10:44:16 AM
Circle Takes The Square - Same Shade As Concrete

Amazing song! I really liked the different layers of vocals from screamo to punk-shout to clean-singing. The raw production made it sound a little bit hardcore which is really good. At 4:30 this song covers a lot of ground but it never seems forced. I love this song and I really need to check out this band more. 8.5/10.

Their only current album, As the Roots Undo, is one of the greatest albums ever. GET IT

Don't worry, it's on my list! :tup The problem is that my list is really long... :-\ I'll have to be careful with what I buy next!
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: ehra on September 23, 2010, 12:01:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-TtHCJm44s

I know people hate them on here but this song actually has some progressive elements and a lot of cool different sections.

7/10, I was pleasantly surprised for the most part. The solo could have definitely been a minute or so shorter, but it's a live performance so it's more forgivable.


And now for something completely different (trust me guys, it's rad):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1QfIbLulf8
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on September 23, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Pokey Means Business: Earthbound Music

:metal, 'nuff said. 8/10

Animals as Leaders - "Tempting Time":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ho4-tExpTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ho4-tExpTE)

This song is just...unreal.  I love it.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: ehra on September 23, 2010, 04:34:28 PM
Animals as Leaders - "Tempting Time":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ho4-tExpTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ho4-tExpTE)

Most of that was really good, the first minute had me worried but by 2 minutes in I was hooked. I'm definitely marking them down as a band I should look into sometime. 8/10


Lostprophets - We Still Kill The Old Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzp815c7xPY
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: sonatafanica on September 23, 2010, 06:25:16 PM
Lostprophets - We Still Kill The Old Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzp815c7xPY

Not really my bag, but the chords before the first verse were pretty interesting. I'd say 4/10, but again, it's outside of my tastes.


Yakuza Heart Attack - Doki Doki Prison (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUcbwD3KxnY)
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 23, 2010, 06:41:22 PM
Not really my bag, but the chords before the first verse were pretty interesting. I'd say 4/10, but again, it's outside of my tastes.
Yakuza Heart Attack - Doki Doki Prison (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUcbwD3KxnY)

That was really cool! I would definitely be interested in hearing more of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av3e























:splodetard:
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on September 23, 2010, 07:44:40 PM
One of the most unintentionally funny videos ever. But soooooo good because of it. Like The Room.

And once that chorus kicked in I was hooked. Probably couldn't listen to it a lot but it was awesome.

I think glaurung posted it as a joke, but seriously tho, 8/10.

---

Vali - Dypt Inne I Skogen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Za92MVLMM8
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 23, 2010, 07:45:47 PM
One of the most unintentionally funny videos ever. But soooooo good because of it. Like The Room.

And once that chorus kicked in I was hooked. Probably couldn't listen to it a lot but it was awesome.

I think glaurung posted it as a joke, but seriously tho, 8/10.

I did post it as a joke but I do legitimately like the song too.  :tup
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on September 24, 2010, 04:08:23 AM
One of the most unintentionally funny videos ever. But soooooo good because of it. Like The Room.

And once that chorus kicked in I was hooked. Probably couldn't listen to it a lot but it was awesome.

I think glaurung posted it as a joke, but seriously tho, 8/10.

---

Vali - Dypt Inne I Skogen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Za92MVLMM8

That was amazing, truly. 9/10. Some parts reminded me of Opeth's Twilight is my Robe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwkv14u3b4
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: AwakeFromOctavarium on September 24, 2010, 06:21:34 AM
THE OFFSPRING - Come Out and Play

A very catchy and solid song. I loved the instrumentation, and it's far beyond what I'd expect from a punk rock (I'm not into the genre after all). Aside from a bit annoying vocal, I liked it a lot. 7.5/10.

Well this might be familiar to some members here;

AYREON - My House on Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqqsbd9ZYmw
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Portrucci on September 24, 2010, 06:28:23 AM
Not a massive Ayreon fan, but that was definitely one of their better songs. Good atmosphere and sweet female vox. Really liked the metal backing riffs during the (mini)solos. It's a bit too long for what it is though 6.5/10

edit: better quality link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvI39aI4xrM
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: AwakeFromOctavarium on September 24, 2010, 06:32:31 AM
OK so here is my comment for Tetrafusion - Dark Matter: I've never heard of them but this is really good! Its start with some strings and piano and evolve into a prog-metal section and then there is just a great collection of riffs that never felt pasted or whatever. The whole thing flows pretty good and it never seems repetitive either. Overall a great tune, I gave it a solid 7.5/10!

So here is my song! Obviously it's an Unexpect tune but I promise I won't spam this thread with their material!

Unexpect - Desert Urbania (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbSUEbG3OVE)
Ok, I hope I'm not interrupting, but this song is AMAZING. I'll definitely check out this band.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 24, 2010, 09:39:57 AM
OK so here is my comment for Tetrafusion - Dark Matter: I've never heard of them but this is really good! Its start with some strings and piano and evolve into a prog-metal section and then there is just a great collection of riffs that never felt pasted or whatever. The whole thing flows pretty good and it never seems repetitive either. Overall a great tune, I gave it a solid 7.5/10!

So here is my song! Obviously it's an Unexpect tune but I promise I won't spam this thread with their material!

Unexpect - Desert Urbania (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbSUEbG3OVE)
Ok, I hope I'm not interrupting, but this song is AMAZING. I'll definitely check out this band.
:tup Get In a Flesh Aquarium NAO! It's their best album to date (their new record will come out in a couple months or so) and a real masterpiece.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: ehra on September 25, 2010, 10:23:01 AM
edit: better quality link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvI39aI4xrM

Maybe it's one of those things where I'll need a few listens to like it, but I was pretty bored the entire song. The section starting around 8:30 was probably my favorite part, then I lost interest again around the 10 minute mark. I'll give it another try sometime, though. 5/10


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X28X0hkt_2Y
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on September 25, 2010, 10:34:35 AM
Buckethead--Ghost Host.

I've always heard about this guy from the younger posters and only knew of him from playing with G & R.  This instrumental what fantastic!! Very melodic with a great groove. 9/10. Thanks erha!


This is a band produced by  Serj Tankian and they are on his own label.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvCoXyGJDHs
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Sigz on September 25, 2010, 12:40:48 PM
Slow Motion Reign - Isn't It Time

Very cool song. Got a tad repetitive, but overall it was really good. Worth checking into more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaQudxaoXxQ
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 25, 2010, 01:56:38 PM
Dir en grey - STUCK MAN

Well, that was awesome and wonderfully strange, though that covers 99% of what you listen to. Now I have another band to check out and I already have so much to listen to, thanks asshole. 8.5/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dwrrLb-uJQ
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 25, 2010, 02:07:47 PM
Alcest - Écailles De Lune (part 1)

That is really good! I loved the great atmospheres and the melancholy in the vocals. I don't know what it is (post-rock but heavier?) but I really need to listen to more of this kind of music. I gave it 8.5/10.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXDwu89C06s
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Sigz on September 25, 2010, 02:10:49 PM
Alcest is considered shoegaze/black metal. Check out Les Discrets and Amesouers if you like that kind of thing.
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 25, 2010, 02:15:56 PM
shoegaze/black metal
Shagrath looking down at his feet while being very focused on his playing first popped up in my head when I read that. :lol

And yeah I already know of Amesoeurs but I'll put Les Discrets on my list aswell! :tup
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Sigz on September 25, 2010, 02:18:01 PM
Les Discrets was unfortunate enough to be discovered shortly before I discovered Amesoeurs, who completely overshadowed them and took over my life for like a month. I really need to listen to them more :lol
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on September 25, 2010, 02:46:59 PM
So then I guess Les Discrets were too much...


...puts on sunglasses...






..."discrets"




YEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: ehra on September 25, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXDwu89C06s

Easily my favorite thing I've listened to in this thread yet. Awesome.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-P7aGTS4k&feature=related
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on September 26, 2010, 05:42:18 PM
Star Ocean 3 - Exploration

I adore video game music. This song is no exception. It's really upbeat and just gives off that sense of adventure. With such awesome guitar playing on this song, it looks like I need to play this game. Yes, I play games based on if their soundtrack is good or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0ui5NQiEE
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on September 26, 2010, 07:24:24 PM
cunthunt 777 - ventil

:rollin/10

Necrophagist - Symbiotic in Theory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvZjIRi6Yl4)
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on September 26, 2010, 07:27:29 PM
Let the record show that I do NOT think that band is good.

Necrophagist, on the other hand, is amazing. Great song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8-_hgL4g
Title: Re: FORCE LISTENING Thread
Post by: Arcaeus on September 26, 2010, 07:30:49 PM
Necrophagist - Symbiotic in Theory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvZjIRi6Yl4)

8/10 for the excellent riffage alone -- not a fan of the vocals, but then again I never am when first getting into a death (or black or -core) metal band. Could definitely see them growing on me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8-_hgL4g

Knew that song already, and love it. Buckethead is awesome.

breaking away from metal for a bit:

65daysofstatic - Radio Protector (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jxvy7W9bqo)