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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: Nekov on April 07, 2011, 08:59:16 AM
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I haven't seen much talk about this band. Given that they'll be releasing their 5th album in a month or two I thought I could bring it up. I like how the band has been becoming better along the years, reaching a great level in God's Equation.
For those of you who haven't heard anything from them, here is a great song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE) NSFW
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I think most people here write them off as super generic cheesy prog metal. But I love them.
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I also love them, and I find it pretty odd how little talk the get here. But with so many forum members diverse tastes it's not too surprising.
Also, look which bands were in the finals for album of 2010...Pagan's Mind's genre is just not followed much here. There's a pretty big post rock following here.
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I think it goes to show how "dead" the prog-metal subgenre is when a prog-metal forum has such disdain for it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE)
Oh, wow... I just threw up a little in my mouth. Is this for real? :lol
super generic cheesy derivative uninspired prog metal
FTFM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE)
Oh, wow... I just threw up a little in my mouth. Is this for real? :lol
super generic cheesy derivative uninspired prog metal
FTFM
I'm not sure it's necessary to be so condescending.
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I apologize. I was genuinely confused for a moment.
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Which song was it?
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Hey, can we get a NSFW link on the link? I'm all for naked women, but not on my work computer.
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Hey, can we get a NSFW link on the link? I'm all for naked women, but not on my work computer.
Done. Thanks for the advise.
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super generic cheesy prog metal.
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Pagan's Mind is a big fav of mine too, looking forward to the new album. God's Equation took a lot of listens to get use to, it was different but was very rewarding after time.
I don't understand why they get so much slagging, sure, the lyrics are a bit cheesy but so what. Nils is a monster vocalist with one of the best ranges in metal. Jorn is a fantastic guitarist, songwriter and producer, I love his sound. They technically are as acomplished as DT when it comes to the odd time prog stuff, some of their work is very difficult and underrated. Good live band too, the live DVD is fantastic. Songs to check out;
Caught in a Dream
Enigmatic Mission
Supremecy, Our Kind
Resurrection
Prophecy of Pleiades
United Alliance
Painted Skies
Through Osiris' Eyes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE)
Oh, wow... I just threw up a little in my mouth. Is this for real? :lol
super generic cheesy derivative uninspired prog metal
FTFM
I'm not sure it's necessary to be so condescending.
No shit. Plus, God's Equation is a great song, and one of their best. How long did you actually listen to it?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSoV1t5sSnE)
Oh, wow... I just threw up a little in my mouth. Is this for real? :lol
super generic cheesy derivative uninspired prog metal
FTFM
Yeah, um...can you elaborate as to what your problem is?
I apologize. I was genuinely confused for a moment.
What is so confusing?
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I heard a really cool instrumental from them a while back. Can't remember the name but I loved it.
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God's equation is a pretty decent album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZgyAeNxqkw is my favourite track.
if you just take it for what is, some fun metal. then its quite enjoyable
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the end of Entrance to Infinity has me air drumming EVERY TIME.....Im sure I'm fucking it up..but I can't help it.
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I've had the upcoming album for awhile, they seemed to really cut back on the bi-polar and put a little more melody into the music. It's been quite enjoyable.
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Awesome band.
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Loving what I hear.
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I'm glad to see this thread got such a positive response. :)
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Pagan's Mind sure do love the boobays. Great cover art.
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I realize this thread is over two years old, but there's only one page of replies and not enough activity to start a new thread. Anyway, a friend of mine turned me on to this band recently and I really like most of their stuff. Started out with Celestial Entrance and God's Equation. Very cool stuff. Went on to get Infinity Divine (least favorite btw), Enigmatic: Calling, and their lastest Heavenly Ecstacy (Limited Edition). Here's a video from HE called "Intermission". Very catchy tune and a cool tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio and Gary Moore at the end. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHAoHifynHM
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I realize this thread is over two years old, but there's only one page of replies and not enough activity to start a new thread. Anyway, a friend of mine turned me on to this band recently and I really like most of their stuff. Started out with Celestial Entrance and God's Equation. Very cool stuff. Went on to get Infinity Divine (least favorite btw), Enigmatic: Calling, and their lastest Heavenly Ecstacy (Limited Edition). Here's a video from HE called "Intermission". Very catchy tune and a cool tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio and Gary Moore at the end. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHAoHifynHM
:tup
I really like Heavenly Ecstasy! :metal
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Great song. Must buy soon. I really like the vocals and use of keys.
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I love this band. I think their debut is still their strongest album, but I still own all of them and spin them once in a while. :tup
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I love this band. I think their debut is still their strongest album, but I still own all of them and spin them once in a while. :tup
What he said. Their Live Equations concert is sweet too.
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Yeah the DVD is solid. I didn't get into Heavenly Ecstasy that much, I should check it out again.
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From the Full Circle DVD - Hallo Spaceboy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=TndCinHkX2c
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From the Full Circle DVD - Hallo Spaceboy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=TndCinHkX2c
Gonna be a quality release.
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Thought this was a good time to start this thread since the new Blu-ray just came out, and they're currently working on an album due next year :tup
Here's a song they released from their new Blu-ray, "Full Circle". It's a mashup of some of their best instrumental sections. These guys are incredible live! :hefdaddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC2qoLNO1vs
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So this DVD is worth a purchase then?
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FYI, we already have a Pagan's Mind thread (there's a sticky thread with a list of all the pages by band to check out first before starting a new thread).
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=21964.0
Perhaps a mod can merge this into that thread?
So this DVD is worth a purchase then?
Fo sho.
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Yea will definitely get that! :metal
Had a sneak peak on spotify, quality production!
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Yea that's on my "too get" list, which means I will get it for sure, just not high on my priority list at the moment. All of my spare time has been devoted to video games (looking your way fallout 4) and I haven't even had time to watch my favorite TV shows. This will be mine soon enough though.
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I think most people here write them off as super generic cheesy prog metal. But I love them.
I can kind of see where people would think that if they only listened to Infinity Divine and Celestial Entrance. A lot of the stuff on those two albums aren't exactly my favorite either, but there are some gems for sure. From Enigmatic: Calling and on though I think they've had one of the best runs in metal history. Or maybe prog metal history? :biggrin: Either way they're currently my favorite band.
Edit: Here's a cool new interview with Jorn https://mattgonzal.es/filez/podcast_interview-009.mp3
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Man, Heavenly Ecstasy was way back in 2011. We need a new album!
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"Between 2014 and 2017, the band was inactive due to health issues from the members of the band. They resumed their activities in late 2017, and started working on a new album. On January 22 2018, they announced that due to a family situation, K. Rue would not be featured on the three shows planned in March, and would be replaced by Ole Aleksander Wagenius from the band Withem; the band stated that K. Rue's situation would not interfere with his involvement in the upcoming album."
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I'd like to see something new, love Heavenly Ecstasy. Also the band was pretty much the backing band of Northward with Floor singing, their album came out last year and while it's not the same music, you can still feel Viggo's guitar playing. I really like the album, but it's not really a hold over for Pagans Mind.
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It's crazy how I started this thread back in the day and the only time I've listened to these guys in the past couple of years was to decide on which song to send in a roulette
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"Between 2014 and 2017, the band was inactive due to health issues from the members of the band. They resumed their activities in late 2017, and started working on a new album. On January 22 2018, they announced that due to a family situation, K. Rue would not be featured on the three shows planned in March, and would be replaced by Ole Aleksander Wagenius from the band Withem; the band stated that K. Rue's situation would not interfere with his involvement in the upcoming album."
Sounds rough. Hopefully they can keep going and release something new soon.
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Huh what a tiny thread for such a interesting band imo. There's something about their music that makes me happy and pleased, it's so well produced and clean. Their great at writing simple but really groovy and catchy riffs. Suprised that dosen't get more attention because I think that's an artform.
They remind me of Orden Organ, kinda similar style with their music.
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Huh what a tiny thread for such a interesting band imo. There's something about their music that makes me happy and pleased, it's so well produced and clean. Their great at writing simple but really groovy and catchy riffs. Suprised that dosen't get more attention because I think that's an artform.
They remind me of Orden Organ, kinda similar style with their music.
I was just listening to Live / Centre Stage this week. Such a good band. Nils has got a great voice (imo), very distinctive - I can see how others might not like it?
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FYI, we already have a Pagan's Mind thread (there's a sticky thread with a list of all the pages by band to check out first before starting a new thread).
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=21964.0
Perhaps a mod can merge this into that thread?
I'm blind, plz merge :)
Or I can just move comment to the other thread.
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There's something about their music that makes me happy and pleased, it's so well produced and clean. Their great at writing simple but really groovy and catchy riffs. Suprised that dosen't get more attention because I think that's an artform.
They remind me of Orden Organ, kinda similar style with their music.
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Huh what a tiny thread for such a interesting band imo. There's something about their music that makes me happy and pleased, it's so well produced and clean. Their great at writing simple but really groovy and catchy riffs. Suprised that dosen't get more attention because I think that's an artform.
They remind me of Orden Organ, kinda similar style with their music.
I was just listening to Live / Centre Stage this week. Such a good band. Nils has got a great voice (imo), very distinctive - I can see how others might not like it?
Never thought that could be a detractor but maybe so. His voice is distinctive but fits the music so well.
That live show is great! :biggrin:
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+1 on loving that live album. Awesome band, I think I heard some time ago that they were going to be working on a new album but I haven't heard anything since.
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I merged the threads.
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Great band. Really dig their stuff. I know they get lumped into the "dream theater clone" bands, which I think is unfortunate. I know they've had their moments, one specifically being very over the top, but I never really saw them in that light.
I really wish they'd release something new. It's been 11 years. Any idea if they're just done?
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11 years? I would assume so.
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I've been on a Pagan's Mind binge last couple of days and everyone know what happened with the band? It's been a long break/hiatus...From what I gathered around the web, the singer has/had some health issues but that was a while back.
Sorry for the bump to those who thought there was an update.
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I've been on a Pagan's Mind binge last couple of days and everyone know what happened with the band? It's been a long break/hiatus...From what I gathered around the web, the singer has/had some health issues but that was a while back.
Sorry for the bump to those who thought there was an update.
That would be me then :laugh:
Yeah dunno, I listen to these guys fairly often only a week ago in fact. Some of the best stuff of that time and had you asked me I would've put money on them having a long and successful career. Really disappointed they never caught on like others...
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+1 on loving that live album. Awesome band, I think I heard some time ago that they were going to be working on a new album but I haven't heard anything since.
welp, yeah I dont think Ive heard anything since maybe a rumor.
If interested, basically Pagan's Mind were the backing band for Floor and the guitarists side project band Northward. That's the only thing I'm aware of from those guys. It's nothing like Pagan's Mind though, but some good songs on the album
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+1 on loving that live album. Awesome band, I think I heard some time ago that they were going to be working on a new album but I haven't heard anything since.
welp, yeah I dont think Ive heard anything since maybe a rumor.
If interested, basically Pagan's Mind were the backing band for Floor and the guitarists side project band Northward. That's the only thing I'm aware of from those guys. It's nothing like Pagan's Mind though, but some good songs on the album
It's funny, both Nils and Jorn were fairly busy around the end of Pagan's Mind. Now you don't hear much from either. A shame, Jorn is a fantastic guitarist, really enjoyed what he did with Jorn. I'll have to check that Northward project.
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I enjoy Northward quite a bit, nothing earth shattering but enjoyable. Love that Jorn guitar tone..
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I enjoy Northward quite a bit, nothing earth shattering but enjoyable. Love that Jorn guitar tone..
I'll make sure I sample it.
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Northward was good. The ballads were hit and miss, as Floor's tend to be, but the rockers were great.
Also he and the bassist from PM were on the Beautiful Sin album. Not amazing but some great moments for sure.
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Yeah, Beautiful Sin was solid. Would have liked to hear another one. The Helloween remake was interesting too.
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Nils did the 2nd Trond Holter disc, Vlad the Impaler. That was pretty decent, but I don't know that he's done much else full-length stuff. Handful of guest things here and there.
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Nils did the 2nd Trond Holter disc, Vlad the Impaler. That was pretty decent, but I don't know that he's done much else full-length stuff. Handful of guest things here and there.
The last Eidolon album he was on which was really good.
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January 2018, they said they were going to release a new album that year. Nothing announced since, as far as I can tell.