DreamTheaterForums.org Dream Theater Fan Site
General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: SoundscapeMN on April 30, 2009, 12:32:57 AM
-
(https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x110/SoundscapeMN/tdh_act_iii_cover_20p.gif)
Release Date June 23rd, 2009. Approx 57-58 minutes.
https://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1015082 (https://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1015082)
1. Writing on a Wall
2. In Cauda Venenum
3. What it Means to be Alone
4. The Tank
5. The Poison Woman
6. The Thief
7. Mustard Gas
8. Saved
9. He Said He Had A Story
10. This Beautiful Life
11. Go Get Your Gun
12. Son
13. Father
14. Life and Death
new interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0ems0Xf_s
and for anyone who has the time and wants some more info.
Press Release:
THE DEAR HUNTER SET TO RELEASE
THE LATEST CHAPTER IN THEIR EPIC ROCK OPERA;
‘ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH’
DUE OUT JUNE 23 ON TRIPLE CROWN RECORDS;
TOUR WITH MEWITHOUTYOU STARTS JUNE 8
April 23, 2009 -- THE DEAR HUNTER will be releasing the third chapter of their rock opera on June 23 via Triple Crown Records. ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH chronicles the latest endeavors of “the boy,” now a man, looking (and finding) love, loss and reinvention.
To celebrate the album’s release, THE DEAR HUNTER will hit the road as direct support for Mewithoutyou starting June 8 in Richmond, VA and concluding July 11 in Boston, MA.
ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH was produced by singer/pianist/guitarist/lyricist/multi-instrumentalist Casey Crescenzo. With engineering duties behind the boards shared with guitarist Andy Wildrick, this opus was conceived, hashed out, and recorded entirely in the band's studio in Providence, Rhode Island. Having undergone several lineup changes in the past, the band finally cemented its roster during the previous touring cycle, finding permanent and dedicated members in Erick Serna (guitar), Nick Crescenzo (drums), and Nate Patterson (bass). The band pulled out every stop when it came to instrumentation, bringing in musicians to contribute live strings, woodwinds, horns, and even harps.
One of THE DEAR HUNTER’s biggest fans, Anthony Green of Circa Survive, is one of the first people to hear the finished version of ACT III and is eager to share his thoughts about it with fellow musicians and fans alike:
“When I first heard ACT III (which was only very recently, so it’s still new to me), I had the feeling of being proud of my friend, being proud to hear him outdoing himself once again. It came to me in a time when I was in a ring of self-doubt, and it was incredibly inspiring. One moment you’re drunk at a dangerous gypsy wedding (‘The Poison Woman’), the next you’re hearing some Freddie Mercury and Janis Joplin lovechild, making you rock and bob your head incessantly, singing ‘ohh on the other side’ or ‘we have to learn to live a lie or we’re waiting here to die’--so breathtaking--you might be saying, ‘oh well he’s just that dude’s buddy and would like anything he did,’ but to that I say, ‘f**k you.’ He's threatened to kill me on more than one occasion and if this s**t wasn't important I wouldn't listen to it or feel such an urgent need to pass it along and share. The album makes me want to be a better musician, it also makes me grateful to live in this amazing time in musical history where an artist like Casey should be nurtured like a baby seal that could save all our lives one day with its flippers or nosey.”
“Every band wants to say that they are evolving,” says Casey Crescenzo about ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH, “and that with each new record they are tapping into a new era for the band--usually spouting off a phrase akin to ‘This record is so much more melodic--the heavy parts are heavier, and the soft parts are more serene.’ A record speaks for itself and the only job of the artist is to create and not promote. Having said that, we make no attempts to declare the magnitude of the record from the point of view of the audience. The only thing we can proclaim is how rewarding the creation of the record has been and just how profound the effect of that creativity has been on our lives. As we approach the point of detachment, we hope that this work can translate to the listener.”
(more)
4570 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 320 • Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 • Phone 818 990 6876 • Fax 818 990 6878 • Amanda@abc-pr.com
--2
He continues, “The themes for the record fall slightly darker than previous work. Set in a WWI era, ACT III sets its own course with no direct historical ties, only a loyalty to the emotions of the human spirit, documenting the metamorphoses of a fictional central character as he makes the transition from innocence to impurity. With a great deal of care given to marrying all aspects of an album, ACT III follows these themes within the context of lyrics, music, and tonality.”
ACT III is the follow-up to 2007’s ACT II: THE MEANING OF, & ALL THINGS REGARDING MS. LEADING, which was described by Alternative Press as an album that “...goes from haunting and otherworldly (‘The Oracles On The Delphi Express’) to utterly fantastic—‘The Bitter Suite 1 And 2: Meeting Ms. Leading’ is a chamber indie-pop masterpiece, complete with an instantly memorable piano line and a chorus as big as the song title.”
Outburn magazine took it a step further: “ACT I: THE LAKE SOUTH, THE RIVER NORTH was a precursor to what Casey Crescenzo could create via his vice, The Dear Hunter. A genre shattering concept album, ACT I set the precedence of what was to come with his follow-up ACT II: THE MEANING OF, AND ALL THINGS REGARDING MS. LEADING. While ACT I contained chapel-like verses, hard rock guitars, and non-vocal selections, ACT II pushes those parameters on a gargantuan scale with a score apt on a Broadway level…Dare not call ACT II a concept album, but rather, abstract musical poetry. 9 out of 10”
“Leaving pride out of the equation,” declares Casey, “we strongly suggest you set aside an hour of your day, remove yourself from the woes of reality and enjoy ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH.”
-
GOD I can't wait to hear this.
-
YES! June 23rd is going to be a hell of an awesome day :D
-
God I can't fucking wait until June, and not just for this album (even though I think I'm more excited for this than for Dream Theater).
-
June 23rd is going to be a glorious day. I think I'm looking forward to this most of all.
-
:victorydance:
Can't wait to see them live w/ 3 next weekend. Maybe we'll get some more new stuff :)
-
WANT
-
WANT
-
Was hoping I could see them on their tour. Should be an awesome album.
-
I have a new found appreciation for Act I. I've dismissed it as Act II's ugly cousin for a while now, but I'm listening to it now and it's really hitting me hard. "The Pimp and the Priest" is such a good song. It's also a way easier listen, seeing as Act II is like twice as long. I'm really happy Act III isn't over an hour.
-
I have a new found appreciation for Act I. I've dismissed it as Act II's ugly cousin for a while now, but I'm listening to it now and it's really hitting me hard. "The Pimp and the Priest" is such a good song. It's also a way easier listen, seeing as Act II is like twice as long. I'm really happy Act III isn't over an hour.
i actually prefer act I. act II drags on a bit for me, and the songs have less individual identity.
-
Also, the opening song to Act I is AMAZING.
-
Also, the opening song to Act I is AMAZING.
Oh my God yes. There's a YouTube video floating around somewhere of an a capella group performing it.
-
This is fast becoming Christmas in June.
-
*Pretends he has liked this band for ages, and hasn't only listened to Parts I & II once and didn't really like them*
-
This is fast becoming Christmas in June.
well I'm jewish, but fwiw, my dad's bday is that day (Father's Day the Sunday before as well?)., and my bday is the Saturday (6/20) before it. So in a way, it is kind of.
-
This is fast becoming Christmas in June.
This.
BTW, why do so many people have trouble posting with quotes?
-
(track 3 on the new album) "What It Means To Be Alone" live (about 40 seconds in?) from Saturday Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZAvc7uNj8o
the whole show is up on that dude's account.
Also some girl over on the lakeandtheriver posted something about getting to hear 2 new songs, 1 being "Mustard Gas" and it being amazing (no shock).
-
(track 3 on the new album) "What It Means To Be Alone" live (about 40 seconds in?) from Saturday Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZAvc7uNj8o
the whole show is up on that dude's account.
Also some girl over on the lakeandtheriver posted something about getting to hear 2 new songs, 1 being "Mustard Gas" and it being amazing (no shock).
In reference to the show?
-
(track 3 on the new album) "What It Means To Be Alone" live (about 40 seconds in?) from Saturday Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZAvc7uNj8o
the whole show is up on that dude's account.
Also some girl over on the lakeandtheriver posted something about getting to hear 2 new songs, 1 being "Mustard Gas" and it being amazing (no shock).
In reference to the show?
the band I guess let her listen on headphones to their mp3 player I guess of 2 of the recorded songs (at the show).
-
Ohhhhh man that's lucky!
BTW, your link is part 2 of a multipart video. At the halfway point of the part 5 is another new song: He Said He Had A Story.
-
new song = myspace nao.
-
new song = myspace nao.
HOLY SHIT :metal :metal
That album needs to come out NOW. If the other songs are of the quality of the two I've heard so far, this may end up being my favorite TDH album
-
That was really good actually. Sounds like a really strong song for sure.
However, I'm more intrigued by the offer displayed next to the music player...
-
$30 which includes shipping for the Special Edition which I just preordered. But it comes with a lot as the myspace page shows.
-
I have never been more excited for an album as I am for this one. The new song is killer! I'm so bummed I'm going to be out of town when they're playing in St. Paul.
-
don't worry too much about it. They're not headlining, and they'll be back given how many times they played here for ACT II (3).
-
Damn that new song is good. I would kill to have Casey's voice.
-
Just pre-ordered. =)
-
chat w/ Casey
https://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1096732
New Song "The Tank" is there..I dig!
https://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=4103
-
Sounds awesome! :D
I love that the folk influence is still being kept such a strong feature. One of my favourite things about TDH.
-
I was trying to listen to as little of the album prior to release as possible. I failed.
-
Judging by those two songs, I can't wait for the album. I can't believe how many good things are coming out on June 23rd.
-
TDH still haven't clicked for me unfortunately :(
Is part I or II better to start with?
-
The second album for sure. The sound on that one is a lot more sophisticated and dynamic, and the songs are a lot catchier.
-
check some of these answers on that q&a
Originally posted by The Dear Hunter
Silentbob1
Originally Posted by gladnadsView
also can you guys do a tour with dredg. like forever.
I second this Mr. Crescenzo. Come onnnn both bands have June album releases that are gonna need some serious touring to promote......
I would love to! but they are quite a bit bigger than us, so it would rely on them liking our band enough to ask us out on tour.
Originally posted by Silentbob1
Originally Posted by TheDearHunter
I would love to! but they are quite a bit bigger than us, so it would rely on them liking our band enough to ask us out on tour.
Well you guys are absolutely adored by the people on their message board so it would make sense. Maybe I will go stir the pot......
Originally posted by The Dear Hunter
Originally Posted by FloggingnationView
I know we're a long way from having all six sections of the narrative, but has the idea of a massive box set release when the six discs are all out ever crossed your mind? And now my moment to gush: your songs are some of the most creative pieces I've heard in years.
I have thought a good deal about eventually having a box set. I would really love to go back and rerecord act I if I had a chance... maybe even act II. I would love to set up with a huge group of musicians and just retrack everything over a few weeks- What I would REALLY love to do is get a small orchestra of musicians together, and track through all the records once they have been written, and release THAT as a box set.
-
The second album for sure. The sound on that one is a lot more sophisticated and dynamic, and the songs are a lot catchier.
I don't know why, but after reading this, I've gone back to act II and it's instaclicked. I don't know the songs well, but it's awesome. His voice is especially great.
edit: is it silly to like a new album so much you want it to finish quickly so you can start from the beginning again? :laugh:
edit2: okay, instaclick stage 2, I LOVE THIS BAND
edit3: it ran onto part I, and I love it too! My music mind works in strange ways (this reminds me of when I got into PoS)
-
:lol Yeah that happens to me sometimes as well. Glad you've come around though, just in time for Act III! :D
-
well, I'll be checking this thing out finally tonight. Some others around here as well I imagine.
-
well, I'll be checking this thing out finally tonight. Some others around here as well I imagine.
It's insanely good.
-
well, I'll be checking this thing out finally tonight. Some others around here as well I imagine.
It's insanely good.
I can't disagree. It killed when I played it a little while ago. I need to check it out with headphones now, but I gotta wait until tomorrow to do that.
-
How isn't this thread at the top of the page?!
I've listened to the album 3 times, and while I didn't like it at first It's a definite grower.
Stand-outs are:
The Tank
This Beautiful Life
Son
Go Get Your Gun
-
Given this a few listens thus far and it's really really good. In Cauda Venemum, The Tank, Mustard Gas, and This Beautiful Life are all fantastic.
-
Wait, where is everyone hearing the full album!!?!?!?!?!??
-
https://search.blogger.com
-
I've listen to the first half of the album so far and it's excellent. Act II took a few listens to graduate from good to jaw droppingly awesome, so hopefully this one only gets better with a few listens as well!
-
it seems like a reasonably fast grower. Also the version that's out there right now I guess isn't the FINAL MIX. So, while I'm loving the hell out of hearing it, I'm also assuming the final product will be different/better.
-
If anyone elses version has the transition tracks, I don't think they're supposed to be there. I read that since the deluxe has 18 tracks the uploader wanted to trick people into thinking it was the deluxe. Not sure how true that is though.
Anyway, my highlight songs:
Mustard Gas (current favorite)
Go Get Your Gun
Saved
In Cauda Venemum
-
What are the extra tracks supposed to be in the deluxe version?
-
BONUS TRACKS
Track 15. Writing on a Wall (A Capella)
Track 16. Untitled 1
Track 17. Movement 1
Track 18. Movement 2
-
This album is SO good, and the only thing holding it back from being better than the first two acts is The Thief.
-
The Thief was the 1st song that caught my ear. But I'm kind of hoping a better quality rip will come up soon, or my preorder arrives soon before digesting it more thoroughly.
It's easily 4.5 stars tho..it's only a matter of it having that extra ingredient to challenge for my aoty right now.
-
Man I'm so excited about this album! Totally waiting until it arrives though :D
-
im a little bummed I didn't wait. The transitions between the tracks are pretty rough in the version that's out. Oh well.
You definitely won't be disappointed.
-
Well well well, what do we have here....
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/ActIII.jpg)
:metal :metal :metal :metal
-
Who are Dear Hunter, what kind of music are they, and where should I start? (I was looking for music to buy tonight and I was trying to remember the "DTF" bands, lol)
-
They're rock. Some people call them prog but I think that's really misleading. Just check out any of their 3 albums.
-
Wikipedia says they're indie, w/e the fuck that means. It may help a little to know they're on the same record label as Forgive Durden, The Hush Sound, Cute is What We Aim For, and Panic At the Disco.
-
They're awesome. Check out Act II for an amazing full length album. But I'd recommend starting at the beginning. They only have two albums so far (with the third out tomorrow).
-
Yep, only about 12 hours to go. :metal
-
You guys are really REALLY in for such a treat.
-
Oh, I know. :smiley:
-
The Thief is brilliant. I love this album so far. That is all.
-
Given it a few spins so far. It seems incredibly dense. Gonna need to listen to it a few more times before I can really "get" it. Seems like there's a lot of cool stuff going on though, and I get the feeling that it'll be a grower and that my opinion of it will quickly rise.
-
I agree. Not as many of the songs have the stand out catchy quality that a lot of them have of Act II, so I think we really need to become more familiar with them before we really appreciate it.
-
And then you will love it.
-
If you're cognizant of the general plot, you'll find this is a much darker album plotwise.
-
Would you care to sum that up for me because I've never had the slightest clue of what's been going on.
-
Well Act I I'm kinda hazy on, and Act II should be pretty obvious.
Act III:
The Boy is called on to fight in World War I, and he's sent to the front lines. Before going up he meets the Poison Woman, who as her name suggests is a dealer in all sorts of deadly substances. As he's fighting the war, he comes across the Mustard Gas Brigade or some shit like that, and they nearly kill him as they pummel his entire squad with grenades and toxic substances and whatnot.
The Boy is on the edge of death, no help for him now....until suddenly someone grabs him and deserts the battlefield with him. They return to wherever the Boy is from, and he learns there that his rescuer is his father. His father tells him the story of how he met Ms. Terri and essentially of his conception.
This is where it starts to get a little hazy for me, but apparently the Boy's father had another son, a legitimate half-brother to the Boy. The father comments how much the Boy looks like his half-brother. For some reason that I'm not sure of yet (my theory is vengeance for the hell he'd had to deal with as a bastard son), he finds and kills his half-brother, and proceeds to masquerade as him (as said, "You look just like him"). That's the best I've got.
-
Seeing them tonight opening for mewithoutYOU
They're opening for Coheed for a couple of dates in August.
To fill in some holes on the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, we are adding a few headlining shows!
Aug - 17 Louisville, KY - Headliners
w/TBA
Aug - 26 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
w/The Dear Hunter
Aug - 29 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
w/The Dear Hunter
a limited amount of tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10am
https://tixx1.artistarena.com/coheedfans (https://"https://tixx1.artistarena.com/coheedfans")
General onsale will be announced next week.
here's Chris Weingarten's (former Rollingstone journalist) short "twitter-review" from the other day.
https://twitter.com/1000TimesYes (https://"https://twitter.com/1000TimesYes")
457)The Dear Hunter/Act III: Life and Death: Coheed progcore bloat with half the chops and twice as many hooks.#6
-
I loved "The Procession" and "The Lake And The River" from Act II, so I will check this one out.
-
Please do. Great album.
A few more listens and here's what I think happens in the part I'm hazy about:
For reasons I'm not entirely sure of, the father tells the Boy his story of how he met Ms. Terri, which is not an overly pleasant one. She was a whore and he treats her like one, and of course the Boy is shocked and humiliated to hear the Father shamelessly telling how he treated the Boy's mother. The Father then tells him of his fully legitimate son, who looks like the Boy except that he's rather successful and abundantly wealthy. The Boy then plots to kill his brother, which he succeeds in doing, and then posing as his brother thenceforth. That's as much as I got, but from the looks of it the album ends with the Boy donning his brother's fancy clothes and taking on a stolen life.
-
I've actually NEVER tried to follow this story, haha. maybe I should? Does it make the experience better?
To be honest I'm not one for lyrics, and I hardly notice them except when they're really bad or when they're really good
-
Throughout my journey with TDH I've tried to keep the general plotline in mind, considering it's the entire point of the album series.
-
Who? I never heard of these guys.
-
Great band. Not very well-known outside of emo/indie/prog circles (kind of a weird combination, no?), but a gem nonetheless. Start with Act II, then get Act I and then Act III. Though obviously if you're planning to do it in plot chronology order, going by release date works too.
-
here's wishing the band a speedy recovery as they didn't make it to the show tonight in St.Paul due to food poisoning.
-
Oh man, poor guys. Well wishes to all of them.
-
I can't stop listening to this album, and this sort of music doesn't usually click with me. Favorite tracks are "The Tank", "Saved", and "Life and Death".
-
My favorites are definitely What It Means to Be Alone, The Thief, Mustard Gas, Go Get Your Gun, and the last three tracks.
-
I've been listening to this a lot as well. Great album all around. I don't think it's quite as good as Act II, but it's damn close. Mustard Gas is amazing.
-
Wow, just got into this band, where have ive been ?
-
I've been listening to this a lot as well. Great album all around. I don't think it's quite as good as Act II, but it's damn close. Mustard Gas is amazing.
Actually, I thought this album was better both plotwise and musically. I almost feel like Act II was too much about Casey groaning about his real-life romantic troubles, but in Act III the Boy takes on a life of his own. And the last three tracks are so beautiful together.
-
I've been listening to this a lot as well. Great album all around. I don't think it's quite as good as Act II, but it's damn close. Mustard Gas is amazing.
Actually, I thought this album was better both plotwise and musically. I almost feel like Act II was too much about Casey groaning about his real-life romantic troubles, but in Act III the Boy takes on a life of his own. And the last three tracks are so beautiful together.
Yeah, I can see that. Musically, Act II grabs me more for whatever reason.
-
I've had Act I for a while and I really like it. Sounds like I should probably check out Acts II and III.
-
When we dance
It looks just like fire
-
When we dance
It looks just like fire
Oh my God yes, I love that. Whenever it comes on, my heart melts.
/emo-borderline effeminate praise
-
so after reading the forums at www.lakeandtheriver.com I think I've found out what the fuck The Dear Hunter story line is.
-
Wow... Just the storyline of these first three albums would make a fucking epic movie.
III may very well be my favorite of the albums. My favorite songs are In Cauda Venenum, The Tank, Mustard Gas, He Said He Had A Story, and Life and Death.
-
I've been thinking a lot while listening to Act III that this would make an epic musical (whether on film or in a Broadway-type show).
I'm really on the fence about whether I like Act II or II better. Act II has a few songs that really grab me (Red Hands is one of the best songs ever), but Act III is just a beautiful piece of work throughout. They are both just so incredible in their own way. I really need to see TDH doing a headlining show!
-
I think they're headlining in the fall.
-
Well I got all three Acts on a whim, and Im going through them all while I wait for my next class. Right now im on...The River North from Act 1.
-
Casey wants to make it into an animated movie.
Someone suggested a 6 days, 6 acts thing live. I would think something more like 6 months, 6 acts or something closer to that would be feasible
-
Thanks for the recommendation, girls! I ordered all 3 albums without having heard a note and I'm very pleasantly surprised! :tup :tup
-
Thanks for the recommendation, girls! I ordered all 3 albums without having heard a note and I'm very pleasantly surprised! :tup :tup
See, it's things like this that show how awesome this forum really is.
Back to the album, I had that amazing riff at the start of In Cauda Venenum in my head all day :metal
-
Ahh...I listen to this whole album at least once a day...I have a feeling it's gonna get old soon. But I don't want it to!
-
From said forum:
Writing on a Wall
This song isn't part of actual continuity, but is like Battisimo in that it speaks from an elevated God-like position commenting down upon the events to come. Something along the lines of actors indirectly addressing the characters of a play by speaking to the audience. This is the opening exposition. Or The Boy could actually meet the Oracles hanging out on a boat or something. Apparently they are over trains(They are sooooo 57 minutes and 33 seconds ago.) and are into different forms of travel now.
In Cauda Venenum
War is hell. It is frantic, it is violent, it is chaotic. And all this isn't even the worst part. Deeper, more traumatic things are still to come. And amidst all this carnage The Boy has some sort of religious experience; he sees a specter or an angel. Some sort of other worldly entity. This figure could also be the ghost of Ms. Terri. Her presence there foreshadowing that he his going to learn something of importance pertaining to her. Either way, this triggers some very brief memories of the past that The Boy's mind jumps to.
What It Means To Be Alone
This starts with The Boy still reflecting back and dwelling on all that he has lost in his life. He doesn't think he really has anything or anyone in his life. Completely unloved and alone. That is one way he is alone. The other is that he is completely separated from the rest of his platoon and is constantly running and hiding to try to survive. Bombs are going off. Smoke and dead bodies everywhere. And during all this he is begging and pleading for God to keep him alive and to get him out of all this. Despite this, the horrors continue and it starts to seem that God isn't listening or just doesn't care. Now he is even more alone.
The Tank
This is where we start getting introduced to four characters that represent different aspects of war. I'm not certain what the aspects really represent, this is just me taking a stab at it. The Tank is, well, a tank. It is this faceless force of death and destruction that seemingly can't be stopped. Since it isn't human it doesn't have a heart and is numb to everything. It feels no remorse, and has no way of feeling accountable for it's actions. It shows how war can harden someone and eventually desensitize them to all the violence.
The Poison Woman
Next we meet a woman who lies and deceives soldiers by offering them drinks that are spiked with poison. She is misleading and manipulative. An encounter with this type of person would push them to become more paranoid of those around them. She dissolves trust and represents deception and paranoia. The Boy learns what is in her bottle and takes some of it with
him.
The Thief
Another character that deals with deception, but this one's focus is primarily on selfishness. The Thief robs soldiers of their belongings and valuables as they are either asleep or lying on the ground bleeding to death. A corpse robber who sees the war as a way for him to better himself. You could also go as far to say that he embodies war profiteering, as well. Another interpretation of this could be that The Thief is Death himself. A dark figure who only emerges from the shadows to take a soldier's life from them. What could be more valuable to someone than their life?
Mustard Gas
The Mustard Gas Brigade are a group of men who have been mutated by war. They have been completely warped by war and have become wicked and flat out sadistic. They no longer even seem human. They wear gas masks because it makes them look less like a person and more like a monster. The masks also give their victims something to look back on and feel forever haunted by them. The Boy is exposed to mustard gas and possibly other biological weapons during his encounter with them. It starts to burn his skin and sends him to the ground, writhing in pain. Screaming out at God the whole time.
Saved
The Boy slowly slips into this dream like state and is surrounded by bright lights. He then enters a state of denial to try to pretend that none of this had happened. Then he sees the ghostly figure again and starts to regain his focus and eventually is able to stand back up. He follows the apparition away from the gas and ends up coming across another soldier who rescues him. What is odd is how much this soldier and The Boy look alike. They are nearly identical.
He Said He Had a Story
The Boy finds himself with the young man who saved him and an older man who appears to be the soldier's father. Father tells a story about how he once visited The Dime and had an encounter with a prostitute. The Boy comes to the conclusion that the woman he was with was Ms. Terri, and the man before him is his father. After hearing how the Father treated Ms. Terri, The Boy gets an unsettling feeling in his stomach.
This Beautiful Life
After some time The Boy regains his strength and is able to walk around on his own again. He thinks to himself about how he wishes none of this had ever happened. How he should have never left his home by the lake. He would have lived a happier life never knowing the details of his mother's career, or meeting Ms. Leading, or coming to this place and meeting his evil bastard of a father. Now when he smiles it isn't a real smile. It is forced one, and he is only pretending to be happy. This numb feeling shows that The Boy has gained some of the traits of The Tank from earlier.
Go Get Your Gun
I almost want to say that this is an USO show, but that just doesn't seem to fit. This could also be another appearance by the Oracles. During this part The Boy starts to form a plan in his head. He grabs his gun and asks the Son to come along with him and they head away from all the other soldiers. By doing this he is betraying the trust of the Son, which is a skill he came to understand during his encounter with The Poison Woman.
Son
The Son is shot and killed by The Boy. Just like he saw The Thief do, he rummages through the pockets of the dead man and takes everything he needs. Most importantly, he takes his dog tags. He will leave his past behind and take up the identity of the Son.
Father
In order for his plan to work he only has to do one more thing: kill his Father. Using the vile he stole from The Poison Woman, he poisons the old man in his sleep. Now he will return home to a loving mother who will love him no matter what. Despite the fact that he may look slightly different, she won't doubt him. All of his actions have made him a monster. He is no longer the same human being. Just like Mustard Gas.
Life and Death
The Oracles bookend the album. They failed to prevent The Boy from taking this road in life. But not all is lost. The man he is now may not be the man he dies as. One day he will find love again.
It's good enough for me.
-
The Poison Woman is amazing.
They never saw it coming... They never stood a chance
With the weight of the world on her shoulders, she don't want none of the sins as they unfurl in her palms, in her palms!
-
Thanks for the recommendation, girls! I ordered all 3 albums without having heard a note and I'm very pleasantly surprised! :tup :tup
I cannot tell you how many times I've done that.
-
would it be alright if i started with Act III? ive heard some stuff on youtube and i like what i hear
-
The Poison Woman is amazing.
They never saw it coming... They never stood a chance
With the weight of the world on her shoulders, she don't want none of the sins as they unfurl in her palms, in her palms!
TAKE THIS BOOOOTTTLEEEEEEE
TAKE THIS BOOOOOTTTTLEEEE
-
would it be alright if i started with Act III? ive heard some stuff on youtube and i like what i hear
I started with Act II when it was only those two albums and I ended up liking it just fine. You don't really need to ask anyone's permission anyway. :lol
But if you really want the story to make sense, I'd say at least start with Act II. Also, Act III is very different musically from its predecessors, so even though you might like it, don't be surprised that there's a huge disparity between each of the acts musically (Act I and II sound different from each other, but they're much more similar than Act II and III).
-
well i was pretty much wondering if Act III was a good place to start. I listened to the whole thing and it is excellent. I wasnt sure about it at first but it grew on me.
-
any of them work well as starters, but Act III is good in some ways, production-wise and as some call it their (Casey's) most *mature* work fwiw.
-
It's definitely my favorite out of the three. However that may be due to the fact that I can barely listen to either of the first two acts anymore because I've played them to DEATH.
-
It's definitely my favorite out of the three. However that may be due to the fact that I can barely listen to either of the first two acts anymore because I've played them to DEATH.
Nuggetz
-
I have no LIFE.
(lololol)
-
He Said He Had A Story live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQgy1gNpWM
SO GOOD
-
He Said He Had A Story live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQgy1gNpWM
SO GOOD
I FORMALLY DEMAND A LIVE DVD
-
That would be amazing. I also resent the fact that there are, like, 10 Metallica threads at the top of MD and this thread only has four pages.
I <3 Casey Crescenzo
-
Dammit, why has my copy not arrived yet?! >:( It better come tomorrow!
'Goon, what part of that forum did you find most useful for plot? There was one thread called "The Complete Story Song By Song" but it is pretty badly worded and a couple of bits I'm not sure I agree with...
-
The booklet in the Limited Edition version of Act III is excellent for helping with the plot as well.
-
Dammit, why has my copy not arrived yet?! >:( It better come tomorrow!
'Goon, what part of that forum did you find most useful for plot? There was one thread called "The Complete Story Song By Song" but it is pretty badly worded and a couple of bits I'm not sure I agree with...
That thread is good. The original analysis is a little iffy, but there's good discussion in the thread and later on someone posts a far more coherent story. Here's that post: https://lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=194&view=findpost&p=50110
-
Album finally arrived today, first listen through (currently on Go Get Your Gun) and HOLY CRAP THIS ALBUM IS GOOD!
This is clicking instantly with me! So much amazing stuff throughout it!
-
OH GOD I LOVE THIS ALBUM!
About to finish my 5th listen (already) and it's just amazing from start to finish. :D
-
I really should listen to this album more, While parts of it are OMGAWESOMELOL like Act II and I are for me, It's so bloody dense that I still haven't taken it all in.
*puts on playlist*
-
I'd say it's definitively the better of the 3.
-
Agreed. I love this album so much. *hugs*
-
I saw this thread when it was new and I became moderately interested. It's like a month later and TDH is arguably my favorite band.
I have nothing to say except this music is glorious to possibly the greatest degree.
:hefdaddy
-
I'm glad you've seen the light.
-
I have actually been having to force myself to listen to something else so I don't get burned out on this album. If it's possible to be in love with a band, I am in love with TDH and have been for a while now.
-
I have actually been having to force myself to listen to something else so I don't get burned out on this album. If it's possible to be in love with a band, I am in love with TDH and have been for a while now.
I'm exactly the same, I've listened to hardly anything else since Saturday!
Damn this album is addictive! :heart
-
Act II keeps distracting me from Act III, any help/ideas guys? :lol
-
Listen to them in succession. I can't wait to see these guys in October, it's going to be AMAZING. DT will always be my "favorite band", but The Dear Hunter is definitely my favorite band currently.
-
Act II keeps distracting me from Act III, any help/ideas guys? :lol
Listen to Act I
-
The Dear Hunter is getting older quickly... I take it he was born in 1878, and if Act III takes place in World War I, which began in 1914, he's in his mid-30's eh? Strange that his dad was still fighting in the war
-
TDH concert tonight! :caffeine:
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
(https://i34.tinypic.com/2vae5fr.jpg)
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
:censored
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
:censored
Wel I listened to Coheed and I thought it sucked...so, yeah.
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
I'm considering banning you for this.
-
Well, don't.
-
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
I'm considering banning you for this.
You would be my favorite moderator if you did this.
Coheed and The Deer Hunter played within walking distance of me. Did I miss anything?
>:(
Kindly remove yourself from these premises before I tear you apart limb from limb :)
-
Fine, can someone link a video of your favorite song by each band so I know if I'm the biggest moron on the face of the planet?
-
Unless it's an official music video or otherwise released by the band/label, that's against the rules.
And yes, I'm only being a tool and spouting off the rules because you're the one asking. :heart
Seriously, though: What are some of your favorite bands? I'll give you a few suggestions of what songs to listen to. All their stuff is quite different.
-
In Order:
Dream Theater
Metallica
Pearl Jam
Pantera
Creed
Disturbed
-
Coheed's official Youtube Channel - ("Welcome Home" is a good starting point):
https://www.youtube.com/user/coheedandcambriatv
From the Dear Hunter's Youtube Channel (posted earlier in this thread) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQgy1gNpWM
-
Regarding Welcome Home:
The first minute was so epic I thought I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life not going to that concert. It was just so heavy and epic and proggy, It blew my mind...and then the singer started and I HAD to turn it off *dodges bullets*
I'll see about The Deer Hunter in a bit.
-
Regarding Welcome Home:
The first minute was so epic I thought I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life not going to that concert. It was just so heavy and epic and proggy, It blew my mind...and then the singer started and I HAD to turn it off *dodges bullets*
Claudio's voice does take a bit of getting used to. Its an understandable complaint, although... I'm always a bit surprised to hear it from Dream Theater fans, considering what JLB's voice sounds like.
-
JLB's voice and that dudes voice are totally different. JLB just has a very high singing voice. The other dude is just too high, too chicky, and too whiney. But the guitarist...wow! Has he ever been in any other bands that don't have that singer?
Edit: singer reminds me off a mix between Geddy Lee, JLB, and Kevin Cronin...not a good combo all together.
-
The other dude is just too high, too chicky, and too whiney.
I can't even begin to count the number of times I've heard that exact same complaint about JLB.
-
Well I just found out. That the singer is also the rhythym player so is there any band where both guitarists are in the same band but claud-something doesn't sing? Because that uitar part is by far the best guitar part of a song I've ever heard, and I am talking DT into account.
-
Claudio has got a side project called "Prize Fighter Inferno", but its nothing like Coheed, and Travis (lead guitar) has a band called "Davenport Cabinet", but they're pretty different from Coheed too.
Coheed is really essentially Claudio's baby. From what I can tell, he does a good bulk of the songwriting, as well as lead vocals and rhythm guitar.
-
Shit! Because seconds 25-40 which repeat a lot through out the song is wickedly epic.
-
FUCK.
TDH + Annuals dates
https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=10823844&blogId=508178275 (https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=10823844&blogId=508178275)
ticket links for October headlining dates w/ Annuals
October 25, 2009 | Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA (TICKETS)
October 27, 2009 | Ottobar - Baltimore, MD (TICKETS)
October 28, 2009 | Bowery Ballroom - New York, N.Y. (TICKETS)
October 29, 2009 | First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA (TICKETS)
October 30, 2009 | Club @ Waterstreet Music Hall - Rochester, N.Y. (TICKETS)
October 31, 2009 | The Space - Hamden, CT
**the ticket link for this show isn't available yet- it will be posted when received**
November 1, 2009 | Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA (TICKETS)
Annuals are a killer live band!
-
They should come to the UK! >:(
-
Their coming here on Oct. 22nd. It's:
-Thrusday
-Dear Hunter
-Fall of Troy
-Midnight Masses
Think it'll be good/worth it? How are Dear Hunter live? (And the others live also, if you've seen any of the others)
-
I've just come to the conclusion that this is TDH's true breakthrough album. The first two albums proved they could write an accessible rock album; this one proved they're more than just another post-hardcore band, albeit one with long songs.
-
I agree SD, although I don't know if I would classify The Dear Hunter as post-hardcore (not that I know much about the genre).
In other news, The Pimp and the Priest is an amazing song and I think The Dear Hunter is becoming my favorite band. Casey Crescenzo is a fucking genius.
-
Well you see Casey's last band, The Receiving End of Sirens, was considered post-hardcore, and in many ways, the first two albums were aesthetically similar to the music he produced with them. Also, for contemporaries they're very often lumped together with the likes of Panic! and Forgive Durden, who are what I'd call "artsy emo."
With Act III, I feel like there wasn't a huge departure from the TDH sound, except that the TDH sound no longer meant that it sounded hip and poppy and like something an emo kid would listen to (I don't mean to generalize, but it's all about the point I'm trying to make). Act II was an angsty teenager's album with lyrics about love and heartache; Act III has a complex and intricate storyline well beyond that.
I feel like I'm not really getting my point across, but what I'm basically saying is Act III was the step from making music for young people with a message they can relate to, to making music with serious intentions. I don't know, I hope you get it. Listen to Act II and III back-to-back if I'm not explaining it right.
-
I think I understand. There's no doubt that Act III is stylistically and thematically darker. However, I think the intention was ALWAYS making music with serious intentions. I think the progression of the Boy in Act III guided the style of the music more than the maturation of the band's sound did (although that probably has a bit to do with it as well).
But all in all I don't think the core sound of The Dear Hunter has changed that much.
-
I don't know; I heard it most when comparing the following: The Lake and the River to What It Means to Be Alone, and Red Hands to Father
I feel like the former in both cases are a lot more anthemic and sing-songy. Not that What It Means to Be Alone isn't sing-songy, but it almost feels closer to prog than the predecessor. I think the predecessor sounds closer to emo/pop rock (though again I'm not calling TDH or any of their music emo; they just seem to aesthetically resemble such contemporaries as Panic!).
-
I've have to agree with Super Dude here. Hell, even my mother compared them to The Used and Panic! when she heard some of their songs :lol While Act III still has that vibe at times, it seems much more mature, experimental, and complete, and unlike its predecessors there are no fillers.
-
There's no filler on any of The Dear Hunter's albums, dammit. I guess I wouldn't know if they did sound like those bands because I've never heard them!
-
Aside from a vague similarity in the sound of SOME of their songs, I don't really agree with the comparisons.
I don't know; I heard it most when comparing the following: The Lake and the River to What It Means to Be Alone, and Red Hands to Father
Those seem like pretty arbitrary comparisons really. I agree that Act III is another step is a more mature direction, but there's no huge jump, and a lot of the album is still very anthemic. As much as the first two albums anyway!
-
I've just come to the conclusion that this is TDH's true breakthrough album. The first two albums proved they could write an accessible rock album; this one proved they're more than just another post-hardcore band, albeit one with long songs.
I'd say that was Act II. Act III was great and had definitely a more mainstream appeal IMO, but Act II is a masterpiece.
-
Weird. I seem to think Act II sounds like it would have more mainstream appeal than Act III.
-
Weird. I seem to think Act II sounds like it would have more mainstream appeal than Act III.
I agree with this, especially with songs like "The Procession", "Red Hands" and "Dear Mrs. Leading". Act III has songs like that, but then it also has songs like "The Thief".
-
Weird. I seem to think Act II sounds like it would have more mainstream appeal than Act III.
Quite right. I can't articulate exactly what I'm trying to get at here, but I feel like Act III was the sign that TDH isn't just another mainstream band; they're actually trying to make a statement, or something like that.
-
TDH have never been remotely a "mainstream" band. I mean, the first album had a folk interlude track!
-
TDH have never been remotely a "mainstream" band. I mean, the first album had a folk interlude track!
Yeah, this. TDH's music has really good hooks, but it's anything but mainstream music. I don't even know how to describe what they do.
-
Quick update - have listened to Act I a few times and am loving it! Waiting for it to fully sink in before moving on.
Love this forum :)
-
I also, courtesy of this forum decided to get into this band.
I bought Act 1 first and loved it although every time I got to track 7 I would wish for more tracks (I know it was an ep but I really wish it was full length).
I have just recently bought Act 2 and it's also fantastic, I've only had it a few days though but i love the story. I was actually able to understand most of it on first listen even without the lyrics. The folk influences on both albums are superb, I love casey's vocals and songwriting.
The Dear Hunter are certainly my biggest musical discovery this year and act 3 will be purchased in the coming weeks, can't wait!
-
They really do get better and better with each album. Act II was more exciting than Act I (which is still great) but it had a bit of filler, and generally the album dragged on a little bit. Act III however is pretty much a perfect album. Again it's even more exciting musically than the first two, but the pacing of the album is literally perfect, there's not a single moment that drags on or feels superfluous.
-
They really do get better and better with each album. Act II was more exciting than Act I (which is still great) but it had a bit of filler, and generally the album dragged on a little bit. Act III however is pretty much a perfect album. Again it's even more exciting musically than the first two, but the pacing of the album is literally perfect, there's not a single moment that drags on or feels superfluous.
My only qualm with the album is with Go Get Your Gun's placement. To me, it feels like it should more towards the beginning of the album; despite sounding upbeat, This Beautiful Life seems to be the Boy's breaking point, where he finally snaps before proceeding to murder his brother and father in Son & Father, and Go Get Your Gun seems to disrupt the flow there, being wedged in between them.
Fuck, I want Act IV.
By the way, how's this?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Ms._Leading
-
By the way, how's this?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Ms._Leading
It's a bunch of rough demos. Some of songs that made it onto Act I or II and some that never saw the light of day again. It's interesting to hear if you're a fan, but nothing you'll likely find yourself listening to on a regular basis.
-
the Ms.Leading demos are actually pretty damn good for what they are. There's a few of them I'd love to see be released either on a future Act, or an EP or something. Namely "Camera." But certainly, their production hurts the desire to play them regularly.
Here's an update where they talk about upcoming tours and a new video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWAEaqmFd28
-
they're headlining in Minneapolis tonight for the 1st time ever.
Should be sweet. Some nice openers in Empires and City of Sound.
-
Yeah their touring here on the 22nd. Im deciding on goin or not
-
I recent picked up Act III..holy crap! Great band and great album. Really interesting and different style about them. Cheers of the recommendation DTF :hat
-
This topic's getting a bump.
So I'm in school over in Rochester, and I've been a bit disappointed at the lack of shows worth going to see. Mind you, Mastodon/Dethklok's playing Saturday in Buffalo (90 minutes away and nowhere to stay the night after the show nor trains back here as far as I know...it'd be hard), which would be fun to see, but I'm not sure I can pull it. I was poking through the listings for local stuff and noticed this on 10/30. The name rang a bell from all the acclaim TDH got over here.
So here I am. Tell me something about TDH. Having never heard a single song, would it be worth seeing in 10 days? Which album would I start with? Do they sound like anything I could compare them to? Apparently a lot of you like them a whole lot, so here's an opportunity to express that.
Alternatively, would I be better off trying to get to Buffalo on Saturday? Any suggestions to that angle from anyone?
-
If I were you I would go to that show in 10 days time and grab Act 3 - life and death as it's their most recent album and will probably contain the majority of their set. The albums follow a story chronologically so it is better to go from Act 1 through to Act 3 but time will not permit that.
Right now i'm feeling that Act 3 - Life and Death is battling with dredg for album of the year!
-
Thought I'd bump this. Their video for "What It Means To Be Alone" was just released. AND I'M SEEING THEM LIVE TOMORROW NIGHT HOLY SHIT. I've been waiting two years to see this band, I can't wait.
https://www.mtv.com/videos/the-dear-hunter/447644/what-it-means-to-be-alone.jhtml
-
Hmm, that video. It's very interesting, and I'm glad they were able to implement the plot there. The only thing is I feel like there should've been less dialogue, and more left up to the power of suggestion.
-
Decent video. I does kind of bug me when animation is obviously a live acted scene where they just race the outline of the people. Either be completely animated, or completely live, IMO.
-
FYI - Act III now available on vinyl - https://merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/Act_III_Life_And_Death_Vinyl?productid=11465
-
w00t!
White vinyl:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/DSC02310.jpg)
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/DSC02311.jpg)
-
*jealous*
-
That's beautiful.
-
I'm going through this album for the 5th time, and its just getting better and better...first awesome discovery of 2010!
-
This band seems to be pretty highly regarded around here. What are they like? And if I were to try them out which would be the best album to start with? Act III, right?
-
This band seems to be pretty highly regarded around here. What are they like? And if I were to try them out which would be the best album to start with? Act III, right?
I say start with Act I
-
This band seems to be pretty highly regarded around here. What are they like? And if I were to try them out which would be the best album to start with? Act III, right?
I say start with Act I
I don't know. I got into them fine through Act III. Once you are a fan, then you can get the other albums and start to unravel the story
-
This band seems to be pretty highly regarded around here. What are they like? And if I were to try them out which would be the best album to start with? Act III, right?
I say start with Act I
I don't know. I got into them fine through Act III. Once you are a fan, then you can get the other albums and start to unravel the story
This.
And tbh, I dont enjoy the first two as much as 3
-
I still prefer Act II... that's the one that first hooked me.
-
I would say that Act III is definitely their best, but the other two are also very good.
-
It's too hard to decide between Act II and Act III, boh are amazing.
-
Start with Act II so you can get ever more excited with Act III. Once you're hooked, go back to Act I and listen for the storyline.
-
I've only listened to Act I yet and I absolutely love it... I can only imagine what the others are like if you say they are better.
-
I've only listened to Act I yet and I absolutely love it... I can only imagine what the others are like if you say they are better.
Yep, you are in for some good times!
-
I still prefer Act II... that's the one that first hooked me.
-
Oh shit, I completely forgot to do my top 5 TDH songs! *runs to thread*
-
I've only listened to Act I yet and I absolutely love it... I can only imagine what the others are like if you say they are better.
You're in for a threat. I rate Act 1 9/10, Act II 10/10 and Act III 9/10. So yeah, good times are about to roll :D
-
DARKLOL!
-
Wait, was this never posted?
Exclusive Fanclub Membership for $125 including a lifetime pass for concerts
https://thedearhunter.com/fan-club-package/ THE DEAR HUNTER
OFFERS LIMITED EDITION LIFETIME FAN CLUB PACKAGE
STARTING APRIL 14
Only 250 available!
April 14, 2010 — THE DEAR HUNTER has been taking a much-deserved break after criss-crossing the U.S. for most of 2009 in support of their critically acclaimed ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH, which was released June 23 on Triple Crown Records. That doesn't mean they've stopped working though.
The band has been spending time putting together an extra special, super limited package for fans who sign up for a lifetime fan club membership. For $125, starting on April 14, 250 lucky fans will receive:
ACT I: THE LAKE SOUTH, THE RIVER NORTH and ACT II: THE MEANING OF, & ALL THINGS REGARDING MS. LEADING on clear vinyl with brand new, never-before-seen artwork encompassing both ACT I and ACT II.
A download card that will contain several never-before-heard alternate versions of songs from ACT I and ACT II.
A new digital-only EP featuring 3 brand new songs (unrelated to ACT I-III), available only to members of the fan club upon purchase.
A lifetime "The Dear Hunter Passport," which guarantees entry into any show, anytime, anywhere in the world. Specifically, a laminated pass with their picture on it. *
A personal thank you in the liner notes of ACT IV, which is currently in the works.
A hand-written letter from singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Casey Crescenzo.
A signed poster of the artwork for the limited edition EP.
To make it even more special, there will be ONE Golden Ticket placed in the vinyl packaging that guarantees the recipient a private performance by THE DEAR HUNTER anywhere in the U.S. of their choosing, whether it's in a club, living room, back yard, school gym, etc.
"After the past 4 years of operating on the standard record cycle system," explains Crescenzo, "we had been searching for a way to step out of our box. As soon as this idea was presented, we were offered one creative opportunity after another—re-examining our approach to the visual nature of projects from the beginning of the band at the same time we opened the creative floodgates on new material in our home studio. We have always held our fans and friends in such high regard, so offering something special like this is truly exciting, and it gives fans a chance to become an even bigger part of what this band is about."
The band's website, Facebook, Myspace and Twitter pages will feature a video greeting by Casey Crescenzo, which will include information about the package as it's made available.
* Minimal restrictions will apply (i.e. festivals, etc.). Entry to shows will be done on an RSVP basis, but due to the limited nature of this offer, it won't cause much restriction.
I bit the bullet and signed up after seeing this on another forum.
According to Casey, they only have 80 left so for those of you who are thinking about getting it, do it up soon. Apparently, after cost, the remainder of the money made from this is going to help fund Act IV.
For those of you who weren't aware and care to know, the bio on the official site somewhat confirmed what was speculated amongst fans for a while. Nate Patterson and Andy Wildrick bowed out of the band this year.
Casey took the opportunity to shed a little light on things over at the dear hunter forum, https://www.lakeandtheriver.com (https://www.lakeandtheriver.com)
Nate left in january I believe, and Andy left when my brother and I moved.
Nate wished to pursue his other musical endeavors and remain closer to home, and Andy felt being in a band didn't have any future security and is returning to school.
I've come to do my best and stop caring about these situations. When the first group of people skipped town, Erick stayed and I knew that even if things got tough, or if we were met with intense obstacles, I had a companion who I could trust. In watching these last two members leave, and seeing my brother and Josh stay, I know I now have 2 more. We aren't going to add members, we aren't going to fool around with any of that band drama nonsense anymore. We just want to write music and record it and play it, and we have no choice but to do that, and we are blessed to be in that position. Andy and Nate didn't feel aligned with that mentality, and everyone is better being in a place they want to be.
everyone knows The Dear Hunter records will still be recorded and released even if its just me tracking everything to cassette and mailing it out to people I think will like it, so lets not dwell on the chemical makeup of the band, and just enjoy the result we get from the ingredients whether they change or remain constant. If you love those guys, tell em you do, and follow what they release as I am sure it will be worth listening to. As far as the dear hunter, forget who is in it, including myself, and just listen
-
I really want one :sadpanda:
-
Holy crap. Totally just bought one of those.
Thanks for the head's up!
-
I WISH I HAD MONEY!!!!!!!!
FUCK.
-
If its any consolation... if by some chance I end up w/ the Golden Ticket, I promise I'll invite you to the show. :)
-
Update: Only 7 left...
-
If its any consolation... if by some chance I end up w/ the Golden Ticket, I promise I'll invite you to the show. :)
:P Thanks!
-
Holy shit, I'm really liking this band...but I'm not sure if I'm willing to spend $125 for this, even with saving money on shows (presumably) in the long run, that is, if they ever tour down south.
-
More interesting news from the TDH forum:
Is Act IV still going to be an EP?
I dont know... but I can tell you act IV is not next on the to do list.
Ooooo, there's a list.
its a very colorful list.
-
Oh shit, I completely forgot about the other concept albums he wanted to do :omg:
-
:sadpanda:
-
:sadpanda:
-
:sadpanda:
-
fanclub email received! ;D
-
Branches! :caffeine:
-
What's on it?
-
Three new songs (not related to the storyline)
1. B. Linus
2. Isabella
3. Owls
-
Benjamin Linus?
-
Acts I & II vinyls -
https://merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/Act_I_and_Act_II_Triple_Vinyl_and_TShirt_Combo?productid=12274
-
if you signed up for the Fanclub, CHECK YOUR EMAIL.
There are I guess 80 or so people who HAVE NOT SENT IN THEIR PHOTOS FOR THEIR LAMINATE (for their exclusive pass).
-
I'm starting to think the two of us are the only two DTF'ers who got in on this... (and I sent my laminate pic in weeks ago :))
-
Yeah. I absolutely would have liked to, but I have no money to throw around :lol
So I heard they're working on one of those Color EPs, but they've decided to have Act IV be a full album and are going to work on that afterward?
1. B. Linus
I will so love if that's a reference to what I think it is.
-
I think the plan is actually to do all 9 of the Color EPs at once, no? (I could be wrong about that).
And I'm pretty sure that B. Linus is a Lost reference, although the song itself has nothing to do with Lost. Casey is a pretty big Lost fan. (The more astute Lost fans will note that the title to track #2 of the Branches EP is also a Lost reference - Isabella is the name of Richard's wife)
-
Isabella is also the name of that high-ranking Other that was only seen once in season 3, the one that read Jack's tattoo :P
But yeah, I read the lyrics - it's not about Lost, but it's about a liar, so I guess that's why he chose the name :tup
-
Isabella is also the name of that high-ranking Other that was only seen once in season 3, the one that read Jack's tattoo :P
That was Isabel, not Isabella. ;)
-
Well sue me for wanting to forget about one of the worst Lost episodes ever :'(
-
Casey actually was asked and chimed-in about his thoughts of the Lost finale on TDH fans forum. Anyone curious?
-
Casey actually was asked and chimed-in about his thoughts of the Lost finale on TDH fans forum. Anyone curious?
Yes
-
The fanclub deal sounded amazing, but I didn't bother, partly because it's fairly pricey, but mainly because I live in the UK so I'm not sure how much use I'd get out of the lifetime pass anyway!
-
Casey actually was asked and chimed-in about his thoughts of the Lost finale on TDH fans forum. Anyone curious?
Yes
thoughts:
Perfect. I immediately went online to read what others thought of the finale, and also to see what lingering questions people had, and for the most part I found people who really seemed to miss the point. Luckily, in the cracks, there are people who understood and enjoyed the finale, and those blogs/reviews were really fun to read.
For me, it doesn't matter if the producers knew exactly every bit of information from the first day- and it is also irrelevant if walt, or aaron, or any other unaddressed characters went without explanation. For some reason I was left feeling very fulfilled. ]
I think the thing that we have to remember is that these producers and writers didn't release one movie... they released one storyline over the period of 6 years, and maybe I am just biased, and feel akin to their workflow, but what is important to me is the story. At the end of the day I can trace a beautiful story from start to finish.
Why does it matter that the writers maybe didn't know who adam and eve were in the cave at the time they put them in there. I think they knew they wanted to plant the seed of a man and a woman from a long time ago, and they left that open to return to later in their writing. Whatever idea came first, you are still left with 1 story, and hypotheses about the intent in earlier seasons seems wasteful.
now that im done with that rant...
the ending was beautiful, and I have no problem admitting when vincent laid next to jack I felt a wave of emotion rush over me, and as you saw jacks eye close, bringing the last 6 years full circle, I sealed my fate as a life long lost fan.
I do think that Jack's father literally spelled it out in the last 10 minutes, so I can't totally understand people who didn't get it. BUT I do understand not liking it, it is a much more spiritual approach to wrapping up the show, and I can understand why people may have felt the last season of flash sideways moments were worthless, but when you understand that those moments were about unfinished business, and when you remember that time was very malleable since the beginning of the show, i feel that the last season really makes perfect sense.
but i dont want to argue or shoot down anyone's opinions or hypotheses, just want to help anyone who didnt understand because I really loved the ending, and it made it feel like the best, and longest, movie I had ever seen. a movie over 100 hours long.
-
:tup exactly how I feel
-
From their FB page:
some fun and exciting news coming soon!
:D
-
:heart
-
Hmm... just heard that they'll be doing a short West Coast tour opening for Circa Survive in July/August... hope that isn't the news they were talking about! (Because I'm on the East Coast!)
-
Hmm... just heard that they'll be doing a short West Coast tour opening for Circa Survive in July/August... hope that isn't the news they were talking about! (Because I'm on the East Coast!)
Boooo Circa should be opening for them.
-
Are Circa Survive any good? Should I check them out in preparation for the shows? (I'm in the west coast :caffeine:)
-
Are Circa Survive any good? Should I check them out in preparation for the shows? (I'm in the west coast :caffeine:)
I like them, but the vocals definitely aren't for everyone.
-
Are Circa Survive any good? Should I check them out in preparation for the shows? (I'm in the west coast :caffeine:)
They're all right. Didn't like em much at the Coheed show (in part because of the frontman and audience, not his voice specifically though), but I heard "Get Out" in Best Buy and liked it.
-
https://tdhcolors.com
-
https://tdhcolors.com
:lol That video is awesome
-
https://tdhcolors.com
:lol That video is awesome
One of the voices sounds way too much like adam02. Not only in the way it's downtuned, but also the way of talking. Weird.
-
Casey looks like that guy from The Hangover.
-
And the joyousness continues!
Delivered last night:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/DSC02336.jpg)
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/DSC02337.jpg)
:caffeine:
-
Holy crap, that's pretty amazing!
-
still hoping my mine will arrive soon.
Here's a small update on the Colors EPs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMZn6sYl3E
-
The new re-worked acoustic tracks are pretty fab - Especially "The Pimp and the Priest" and "Where the Road Parts"
still hoping my mine will arrive soon.
I think Casey said that they JUST got in the clear vinyls for the fan club people, and as soon as they can get some Paypal money released they'll start shipping them.
The copy in the picture is the black vinyl. The collector in me had to get one of each...
-
*gasp*
Zep, that's awesome.
-
w00t!
Three headliing dates in September!
9/1/10 @ Jammin' Java- Vienna, VA
9/3/10 @ Knitting Factory- Brooklyn, NY
9/5/10 @ Hunt Union Ballroom-Oneonta, New York
yes :)
-
BROOKLYN.
-
Fer sure. Already on the list. Can't wait! =)
Knitting Factory is awesome too. I was there a few weeks ago for Annuals. The place is uber-tiny and has really good sound.
-
new interview
https://www.altpress.com/features/entry/casey_crescenzo_of_the_dear_hunter_on_living_colors/
sounds like the Colors EPs will likely be released early in 2011. Act IV is going to be worked on next summer.
-
Excting news all round really! :D
-
Is colors one EP with all the songs representing different colors or an EP for each color?
-
an EP for each color :o
-
Yup. Total of 9 EPs.
-
Ffffff. As long as he actually finishes the current project. I really enjoy the story.
-
If you've heard about any sort of Colors leak (Black in particular) don't get excited. Apparently (APPARENTLY, I haven't listened to it) it's just music from Casey's previous band The Receiving End of Sirens.
-
yeah, they haven't even been finished yet. A user on last.fm is just looking for attention.
-
Just a reminder that if the album DOES leak, you can't say so here.
-
I know, just clearing things up for anyone who might have been confused... if not for a friend, I wouldn't have known The Receiving End of Sirens if I had heard them.
-
I'm hearing Act I for the first time... I like what I'm hearing a lot!
-
Then prepare to have your head blown by Act II and the remnants of your skull fucked by Act III.
-
Then prepare to have your head blown by Act II and the remnants of your skull fucked by Act III.
This is funny, yet accurate.
-
Then prepare to have your head blown by Act II and the remnants of your skull fucked by Act III.
This is funny, yet accurate.
-
Then prepare to have your head blown by Act II and the remnants of your skull fucked by Act III.
This is funny, yet accurate.
-
Then I should have no head in about 10 minutes.
-
I wasn't aware you were getting any. :neverusethis:
-
not a lot of new info, but it does mention they will be self-released at the beginning of next year. January?
Also it's curious why they fail to mention Porcupine Tree on that tour with Coheed.
Welcome to The Dear Hunter's email list! In the coming months we will be running a ton of interactive contests and promotions, as well as keeping you updated on the writing and recording of our collection of 9 EP's entitled COLOR SPECTRUM! The collection will be comprised of RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO, VIOLET, WHITE AND BLACK and will be self-released at the beginning of the year. For frequent media and blog updates visit www.tdhcolors.com .
First off big thanks is due to our friends at Alternative Press for the feature! You can check it out HERE.
Also, we are really excited to be going out on tour with our good friends in Circa Survive starting July 23rd for a handful of shows before joining up with Coheed & Cambria from August 12-31. All this will lead up to a small batch of HEADLINING SHOWS! Tickets available below.
-
Headlining Vienna? :hefdaddy Thank you Casey!
Looks like I'll be seeing them soon, then!
-
I should be hearing Act III at some point today! :caffeine:
-
Red EP footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdroae8OX20
-
I should be hearing Act III at some point today! :caffeine:
It's my favorite. Enjoy.
-
Red EP footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdroae8OX20
That is sounding so great!
-
Red EP footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdroae8OX20
That is sounding so great!
OH GOD YES. That sounded awesome. The end was great.
-
Here's a video they have posted for Black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMZn6sYl3E&feature=player_embedded
It's pretty different from what they've done in the past but I'm loving it so far.
-
Listening now. What I liked about the Red one was just the fact that they stayed in that groove. New territory for the band.
-
Both those vids are very promising and exciting!
I imagine some big soaring vocals (possibly harmonised) in the half-speed section at the end of that red one!
-
Black sounds a lot more interesting compared to Red. Hopefully the vocals on Red make up for the okay music.
-
The Dear Hunter wins, I fail. The Dear Hunter wins though.
-
I listened to this a while back, and it didn't do anything for me, but I'm listening to it a second time and enjoying it very much. Makes me even more excited for the Coheed/PT show.
-
I listened to this a while back, and it didn't do anything for me, but I'm listening to it a second time and enjoying it very much. Makes me even more excited for the Coheed/PT show.
uh
wat
-
The Deer Hunter is opening for them in LA.
-
WHAT THE FUCK
I MUST SEE THIS
HOLY SHIT
-
HOW DID YOU NOT KNOW THIS
-
OH MY GOD
:chill
-
I listened to this a while back, and it didn't do anything for me, but I'm listening to it a second time and enjoying it very much. Makes me even more excited for the Coheed/PT show.
I'm glad you like it, it's one of my favorite records. I knew you'd come around.
-
I think I've come to the conclusion that I actually like Act II more than III. The Bitter Suite is just so amazing! :tup
-
I think Act II is better than Act III as well, just barely.
-
Act II is the best, but that's not to say that Act III and I aren't amazing :metal
-
Act III is definitely the best; Act II is great but it really starts to drag. I'd say that Act III is the most perfectly paced album I've ever listened to.
-
The only part where Act II drags is in parts of Embrace, I think. In the end, Act II and Act III are incredibly close, but I'll go with Act III, mostly for the last 5 songs, especially the last 2 :hefdaddy
-
Okay, I have a question about a version of Act III that I got by... well, the d word (before anyone gives me shit, I bought Act III twice - one copy I gave to my girlfriend, and my own I temporarily lost).
The endings of In Cauda Venetum, What It Means to Be Alone, The Tank and Saved are all separate tracks from their respective songs each called Transition 1, Transition 2 etc., Son and Father are combined into one single track, and the piano ending of Life and Death is a separate one minute track called Outro. Is there actually a version of the album like this or is it just an edit someone made themselves? I must say I actually prefer it :lol
-
it originally leaked that way.
-
here's some more details on the Colors EPs and a bit on Act IV posted on another forum by a fan whose talked to the band recently,.
1. If everything goes according to plan, the Colors EPS will be put out as digital downloads and on vinyl (fuck the haters). He said that 7"s probably won't have enough room since there's about 4-6 songs per EP (that's AT LEAST 36 new songs, motherfuckers) so they'll most likely be on 12"s or 10"s. Which is great.
2. The problems with releasing the EPs are A) Money, money, money. Shit's gonna cost about $40,000 to put out and that's all gonna come from touring and digital downloads. B) The packaging. This is 9 friggin vinyls they're putting out, it's gonna be a pain to actually package it. He was saying maybe a box of sorts which opens from the top and there's all 9 inside. I'm thinking a slip cover sort of thing with the 9 in separate slips, but we'll see what happens.
3. They've got til the end of this year to get these written/recorded. He said they're about halfway done and it's going swimmingly. Having no label is awesome and keeps them able to do whatever the hell they want. And since there doesn't need to be all the marketing bullshit they can be released pretty soon after. How soon? Well...
4. They're planning on releasing them in January. Fuck yeah. And they'll all be at the same time, none of this "periodical" shit. I would have asked a price if I thought he had any idea, but I doubt he knows. Most of the stuff they say they're gonna do gets put on hold because it's just not able to be worked out. Since it's 9 10"s I'd say you're looking at $100 for the vinyls and like $50 for the digital download, but that's just a guess.
5. Goddamn Colors EP tour. Yeah, this shit is happening in March of next year. He said they want to get like 40 shows in so I'm thinking some sporadically placed West Coast dates with mostly East Coast and maybe a bit o' Canada. He said O'Brother would probably be with them, which is awesome because they're fun live. Now they wouldn't play all the songs from the EPs, but they would hit at least 1 song from each EP. which would make for quite a show because...
6. The EPs are friggin varied. I know we already knew this, but he was pretty blatant about it. Each EPs has a different mood and feeling. He let us listen to a rough version of a song from White and it was awesome. Really laid back, mellow, and euphoric. Mainly just Casey and piano with backing instrumentation, but he was saying the best way to describe it is "White." When you think of white, it's kinda what mood that color evokes and white definitely is mellow (and if it's not for you then gtfo).
7. The songs on it are gonna be less orchestrated. No more horns, violins, or other instruments they couldn't recreate live. It's gonna be much more natural and actually possible to pull off live. For example, as awesome as In Cauda was, it just didn't have the full effect because there were way more instruments than they could do live. These EPs can be played, and played correctly in a live setting.
8. The guest appearances thing is probably not gonna happen. It's just a lot harder to get the people together and do that shit than they originally planned. I told him Anthony Green should be on the Green EP and he laughed but said it was a cool idea. Hopefully we can see some AG on this bitch.
9. We also already knew this, but no storyline on it at all. It's just gonna be emotions n shit. Our little TDH is growing up and becoming a normal band! (But not for long because...)
10. Motherfuckin Act IV, bitches! Mr. Rheault said that they should be releasing (or maybe just working on) it in 2011. Summer, if I remember correctly, but I'm not quite sure.
11. On the upcoming tour with Coheed they will have 6 people on stage instead of the current 5. No, not a new member (we actually talked about how TDH has a revolving door of members (I think Jeffers coined that term)) but a GUEST appearance for the whole of the tour. A certain Mr. Dan Nigro of As Tall As Lions vocalist/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist fame will be joining the boys and shall be playing organ. It's gonna be fuckin rad.
12. The Lifetime Passes will be shipping fucking soon. As in the next 10 days soon. They want to get them out before the Coheed tour starts. It's taken so long because doing this stuff on your own is pretty damn difficult and between pressing the vinyl and getting everything set up it's just been difficult. Andy actually said that if they don't get them sent out then he will personally give me my package at the Las Vegas show with Coheed.
-
ARGH I actually found myself excited enough for these EPs i'm disappointed they're not coming out this year, maybe because there hasn't been anything really good this year so far and I was hoping for some masterpieces.
-
ARGH I actually found myself excited enough for these EPs i'm disappointed they're not coming out this year, maybe because there hasn't been anything really good this year so far and I was hoping for some masterpieces.
Close enough if they're coming out in January! Considering how many EPs we get by waiting for them all to be done at once, I'm certainly not complaining. :P
I'm very excited about any new material. Listened to Act III again today, and have concluded that it is, in fact, my favourite album ever. There isn't a single flaw I can find in it, or a single moment that is boring or dragged out.
-
well..given the source was not official, Casey chimed in and cleared a few things up about that info (like the Eps will be MIXED by January).
Posted Today, 01:01 PM
WHOA HERE.... Let me clear some of this up.
1. Dan Nigro is not playing with us. Rob Parr is playing with us.
2. Our Bassist/Tour Manager is Connor Doyle, not Max Tousseau. Max was with us for the last tour we did, but is focusing on his own music and currently we have Connor with us. He was also the guitarist in the band the Brobecks, not Max.
3. We aren't planning on releasing the colors by january, we plan on having them mixed by January and hope to release them as soon as we can once they are mastered.
4. Some songs on the colors are going to be less orchestrated, some songs are going to be more... there is a ton of music, and to call it all one certain thing, or to produce it all one certain way would negate the point of the project.
5. We hope to be working on act IV by the summer of 2011, but have no idea when it would be released.
6. The guest appearance side of the colors records is not set in stone either way- I would still really love to get anyone I can, but I am not saying names because I am not going to set things up to be let down.
7. The colors ep tour is just an idea right now, and there is absolutely no plan for any part of it- not for where, when, how, or with who we will be touring.
So... lets settle a bit.
EDIT: Also, I am trying to figure out just who you think andy is- mostly because you name Josh, Erick, Casey, Max (who is connor).... but you didn't name Nick- our drummer. Is that who you thought andy was?
-
To weigh in on the Act II vs Act III debate, I believe they are both incredible albums and my favourite changes from day to day.
Also, very excited about these colours ep's!
-
for anyone whose interested, here's a Soundboard recording from the San Jose show on 7/28/10 (https://hungoverproductions.blogspot.com/2010/08/dear-hunter-blank-club.html)
In Cauda Venenom (very incomplete)
The Church and the Dime
The Procession
The Tank
Mustard Gas
Black Sandy Beaches
Untitled1
Dear Ms. Leading
Life and Death
-
awesome! listening now.
-
Anyone else here like BTBAM? I could hear Battesimo Del Fuoco playing at the end of Colors_LIVE just before Laser Speed kicked in. It was like having a smoke after a great night of sex.
-
not surprising given the BTBAM guys are fans of TDH (and Kiss Kiss, who are also fans of both TDH and BTBAM..the 3 bands really should do a tour together sometime.
-
I would go to a show like that if it killed me. Is Kiss Kiss any good, btw? Never heard of them.
-
Their new stuff doesn't exactly lend itself to live performance super well :lol
-
Explain. Not all of TDH's stuff is as good live as well, what with the orchestration.
-
That's what I meant. I'm listening to the boot soundscapemn posted
-
So Kiss Kiss is somewhat orchestral?
-
ARGH I actually found myself excited enough for these EPs i'm disappointed they're not coming out this year, maybe because there hasn't been anything really good this year so far and I was hoping for some masterpieces.
Close enough if they're coming out in January! Considering how many EPs we get by waiting for them all to be done at once, I'm certainly not complaining. :P
I'm very excited about any new material. Listened to Act III again today, and have concluded that it is, in fact, my favourite album ever. There isn't a single flaw I can find in it, or a single moment that is boring or dragged out.
I don't like a lot of the intervals.
-
Intervals?
-
So Kiss Kiss is somewhat orchestral?
vaguely, yeah. They use strings here and there, namely their violinist Rebecca.
-
Here's the setlist they played with Coheed and PT last night:
In Cauda Venenum
The Church & The Dime
The Procession
The Thief
Mustard Gas
He Said He Had A Story
-
Awesomeness to the max. :tup
-
I'm very much looking forward to it. Especially yelling the parts in "He Said He Had a Story" like "THEN WHAT DID SHE DO NEXT?" Wonder how many will join in with me.
-
He Said He Had A Story is nuts. Great way to end
-
So I listened to Act III over vacation, and I'm retracting the previous statement, and will instead say that Act III is nearly perfect and better than Act II.
-
Yeah o/
-
*\o
-
Act III would be perfect if it weren't for "Go Get Your Gun"
-
Nothing on Act III can touch The Bitter Suite on Act II.
-
Nothing on Act III can touch The Bitter Suite on Act II.
With the exceptions of In Cauda Venenum, The Tank, The Poison Woman, The Thief, Mustard Gas, He Said He Had A Story, This Beautiful Life, Son/Father, and Life and Death, I agree.
-
Act III would be perfect if it weren't for "Go Get Your Gun"
I disagree, the pacing and placement of the song are perfect, plus it's the only one that is more fun and upbeat like a couple of the songs on the other albums.
-
II > III > I.
GGYG is awesome.
That is all.
-
Just bought Act I today. Will listen after work.
-
I'm listening to Act II right now. It's becoming my favourite :3
-
3 > 2 > 1
Always.
-
II > III > I.
That is all.
-
They're all so good it doesn't even matter!
-
I can agree with that. :tup
-
Act III would be perfect if it weren't for "Go Get Your Gun"
I disagree, the pacing and placement of the song are perfect, plus it's the only one that is more fun and upbeat like a couple of the songs on the other albums.
well, in my mind, it doesn't fit with the tone of the record, and is a bit too sarcastic. I always skip it.
-
I think it's a good tune. I guess I could see why someone wouldn't like it though; it does kinda stick out a bit.
-
II=III=I > everything else.
That is all.
-
https://twitter.com/PTOfficial
@PTOfficial Turning our touring companions The Dear Hunter on to Talk Talk and Van Der Graaf Generator. This is a great band, check them out.
-
Steven's playlist just updated, he's listening to Act III :metal
-
new interview with Casey about the Colors Spectrum EPs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_D1s_2tbbE
-
I'm really excited for these. Maybe even more excited than for Act IV. A project like this gives them a great opportunity to try new things out.
-
Going to see one of their one-off headlining shows tomorrow night! :caffeine:
Looks like setlist is mostly Act III stuff, with a couple of Act II tunes thrown in, plus Owls 1 and a new White EP song!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
-
Lol... pretty awesome inverview/conversation between Anthony Green (Circa Survive) and Casey -
https://soundcheckmagazine.com/columns/takes-1-to-know-1/275-greencrescenzo
-
Setlist from last night's show:
- In Cauda Venenum
- Church and the Dime
- The Procession
- The Tank
- Life and Death
- Untitled 1 (with most of the opening band joining them on stage for some extra percussion)
- Dear Ms. Leading
- He Said He Had a Story
- The Thief
- Mustard Gas
then the band left and it was just Casey for:
- Owls
- They Only Know What They're Told (New song from the White EP)
Then part of the band came back for:
- Oracles of the Delhpi Express (Stripped down vinyl bonus download version)
Then full band for:
- Black Sandy Beaches
- Red Hands
About halfway through Red Hands, Erick invited everybody up onto the stage to sing along with them... probably ended up with about 30 or 40 people crammed on the stage surrounding the band and singing along. It was pretty ridiculously awesome.
Then when the band was done they literally just hopped off the stage into the crowd to just hang out with everybody. People were flocking around Casey, and I've already met and spoken to him a few times, so I didn't go bug him, but I did head back to the merch stand to pick up my clear vinyl from Conner and Max after the show. It's a thing of beauty. I'll post pics in a bit. :D :D :D :D
-
nice review and set list. I actually met a couple of TDH fans at the Karnivool show last night in St.Paul.
here's a video of that song to be on White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJAuicMRFN0
-
What show was that, Zep? Are they already finished with those Circa and Coheed tour?
-
here's a video of that song to be on White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJAuicMRFN0
Great song. :tup
-
They've written better, but it was pretty good.
-
What show was that, Zep? Are they already finished with those Circa and Coheed tour?
Yup. The Coheed tour ended like a week ago. They're doing four headlining shows during the next week or two. Last night's was in Brooklyn.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/DSC02340.jpg)
-
[_] Don't want
[X] Do want
-
Is that the vinyl that comes with that "fan for life" package?
-
Is that the vinyl that comes with that "fan for life" package?
Yup. Same as the regular version, except the fan club version is on clear vinyl (regular version is black vinyl)
-
Got into these guys a few months ago, and now I can say I'm a fan for life! How I was missing out on such great music is beyond me. I personally really like the flow of Act III, but agree with most that Act II is superior. All of it is good though. :)
Alex
-
bump.
new split coming with the band The Felix Culpa
https://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=77296442#post77296442
interesting approach there, having each band write music for the others to play.
-
That is indeed rather interesting. I've never really got into splits, but that one sounds quite fascinating.
-
Whoa, that's pretty neat! Never heard of the other band, though.
-
So apparently The Dear Hunter covered Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QeYtC7g7QM
:lol
-
So apparently The Dear Hunter covered Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QeYtC7g7QM
:lol
Obviously our main character is in for some bitch trouble in Act IV :P
-
So apparently The Dear Hunter covered Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QeYtC7g7QM
:lol
One of my favorite TDH covers! Casey said it was originally done as a joke at like 2 in the morning, but people liked it. If I get the golden ticket I'm totally requesting that song in the set.
-
I got Act III on vinyl. Almost got the I&II bundle, but Act III is my favorite (I think...it changes with Act II like every other month), plus price was an issue for me at the time. Its soooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood.
GO GET YOUR GUN GET YOUR GUN AND LETS FIND OUT WHAT IT DOES!
-
shoot shoot shoot shoot SHOOOOOOOOT
-
and to those who die please trrryyy to un-der-staaaaand
that for those who die we trrryyyy the best we cccCAAAAAAANN
-
It upsets me that people don't like that song.
-
I don't see how anyone could dislike it.
-
It upsets me that people don't like that song.
It's my least favorite on the album, but it's not bad. Just doesn't seem to fit to me, though I'm sure the story is important.
-
I want Colors NAO
-
It upsets me that people don't like that song.
They're not really people.
-
:lol
-
So I waited until I had listened to TDH enough to do this
Act I
Act III
Act II
They're all so excellent! I can't wait for the color EPs.
-
You would like everyone elses' least favorite the most.
-
Act II is pretty interesting
-
You would like everyone elses' least favorite the most.
I just now looked through the rankings and I'm dumbfounded. Act I is SOOOO GOOD! I assumed my ranking wouldn't be far off from the average. But it turns out you guys suck!
-
Its not that Act I is bad by any means...its just that Act III and Act II are the best them and I don't know which one is my favorite.
-
Honestly, I can legitimately see how any of them could be one's favorite. They're that good.
-
Honestly, I can legitimately see how any of them could be one's favorite. They're that good.
This, Act II is my favorite.
-
Honestly, I can legitimately see how any of them could be one's favorite. They're that good.
Same here.
Act I is phenomenal, and Act III has a lot to it. I love Act II almost as much.
-
Casey's solo tour. If anyone is interested in going to any of these shows, pm me and I'll pass along the info on who to get in touch with.
Nov. 7th - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 9th - Syracuse, UT
Nov. 10th - Aurora, CO
Nov. 12th - Des Moines, IA
Nov. 13th - Chicago, IL
Nov. 14th - Stow, OH
Nov. 15th - Penn State
-
Thinking about checking these albums out. Can somebody give like a brief description? I literally know nothing about this dude, but he comes highly recommended.
-J
-
Casey's solo tour. If anyone is interested in going to any of these shows, pm me and I'll pass along the info on who to get in touch with.
Nov. 7th - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 9th - Syracuse, UT
Nov. 10th - Aurora, CO
Nov. 12th - Des Moines, IA
Nov. 13th - Chicago, IL
Nov. 14th - Stow, OH
Nov. 15th - Penn State
Are you hitting any of these? I want to go so badly, but it's just not practical. The closest one to me is Penn State, and that's still like 5 hours away and is on a weeknight... :(
-
Casey's solo tour. If anyone is interested in going to any of these shows, pm me and I'll pass along the info on who to get in touch with.
Nov. 7th - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 9th - Syracuse, UT
Nov. 10th - Aurora, CO
Nov. 12th - Des Moines, IA
Nov. 13th - Chicago, IL
Nov. 14th - Stow, OH
Nov. 15th - Penn State
Are you hitting any of these? I want to go so badly, but it's just not practical. The closest one to me is Penn State, and that's still like 5 hours away and is on a weeknight... :(
I'd love to try for Des Moines or Chicago, but inevitably doing the math, it'll end up costing me $100 (or more), and while that's not a ton, I just can't justify spending the dough right now for it. Especially in such short notice. If I had someone to carpool with and split a hotel room in Des Moines it might seem more affordable, but I don't at this point.
-
From the Asheville show that skydivingninja, thecrowing and I were at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lunahzon/5114267796/lightbox/
-
I'll listen to The Dear Hunter for the first time tonight.
-
You won't be disappointed.
-
From the Asheville show that skydivingninja, thecrowing and I were at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lunahzon/5114267796/lightbox/
Thats a damn good picture from a damn good show.
-
From the Asheville show that skydivingninja, thecrowing and I were at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lunahzon/5114267796/lightbox/
Thats a damn good picture from a damn good show.
Those.... ah.... I got chills. The record player shirt. Gahhh, that was one helluva time, sonata.
Shower-in-a-box
-
Well, I got a top ten now. Yay.
1. He Said He Had a Story
2. Red Hands
3. Life and Death
4. Mustard Gas
5. The Bitter Suite 1-3 (I consider it one song. I can't listen to either part by itself.)
6. Where the Road Parts
7. The Pimp and the Priest
8. In Cauda Venenum
9. The Poison Woman
10. Evicted
-
BREEEEEEEEAK AND BIND YOURSELF TO ME
-
I fucking love that part.
-
Its so fucking good holy shit bricks I love it when casey screams
-
New "Green" song -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCjO30OQ1o
Ridiculously epic Casey-only acoustic version of "Black Sandy Beaches" played in a fan club member's living room -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDer1_uQuw
-
Whoa. Those were awesome! Thanks for posting!
-
@SirGwaltney there are 162 packages shipping this week so keep an eye on the postman- he can be tricky
-
https://tdhcolors.com/
Brendan Brown (The Receiving End of Sirens) is playing bass on the Orange EPs
the track in the background here :tup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--8Ne7e8ws
-
Casey's solo tour. If anyone is interested in going to any of these shows, pm me and I'll pass along the info on who to get in touch with.
Nov. 7th - San Francisco, CA
Nov. 9th - Syracuse, UT
Nov. 10th - Aurora, CO
Nov. 12th - Des Moines, IA
Nov. 13th - Chicago, IL
Nov. 14th - Stow, OH
Nov. 15th - Penn State
Rumor has it that there's one more of these happening next Friday in a certain DTF member's apartment..... :caffeine:
-
FUCKING WAT WAT WAT?
Soundscape: Like that song. More excited for the EPs now.
-
damn, ZeppelinDT..maybe you could fly me out? :p
my Lifetime Membership package I expect to find in my hands at the post-office later this afternoon :)
-
FUCKING WAT WAT WAT?
One of the perks of being a fanclub member =)
damn, ZeppelinDT..maybe you could fly me out? :p
Lol... I'll send my personal chopper.
-
What, whenever they go on tour you just ask them to come over to your house?
-
Lol... I wish! Earlier this month Casey did a cross-country drive from CA to Rhode Island where he played 7 "secret" fan club solo acoustic shows along the way, mostly in random fan club members' living rooms. I wasn't on his route, but I e-mailed him about it anyway and he told me that after he's done in Rhode Island, he'll be spending 3 weeks tracking the Colors EPs at a studio on Long Island (which happens to be in the town where I grew up), so I figured I'd take a shot and ask him if he wanted to do one more, and he said yes.
It's actually a combination fan club acoustic show / surprise birthday party for my good friend (who is equally as obsessed with the Dear Hunter). She thinks she's just coming over for a small gathering of close friends though... little does she know that she'll be greeted with a personal set from one of her all time favorite musicians. :metal (p.s. ~ this means that, for anybody who's friends w/ me on facebook - Don't mention this on my wall!!)
-
Is the fanclub different from that lifetime package that was sold several months ago?
-
Lol... I wish! Earlier this month Casey did a cross-country drive from CA to Rhode Island where he played 7 "secret" fan club solo acoustic shows along the way, mostly in random fan club members' living rooms. I wasn't on his route, but I e-mailed him about it anyway and he told me that after he's done in Rhode Island, he'll be spending 3 weeks tracking the Colors EPs at a studio on Long Island (which happens to be in the town where I grew up), so I figured I'd take a shot and ask him if he wanted to do one more, and he said yes.
It's actually a combination fan club acoustic show / surprise birthday party for my good friend (who is equally as obsessed with the Dear Hunter). She thinks she's just coming over for a small gathering of close friends though... little does she know that she'll be greeted with a personal set from one of her all time favorite musicians. :metal (p.s. ~ this means that, for anybody who's friends w/ me on facebook - Don't mention this on my wall!!)
That is one of the most awesome things EVER. Your friend is going to die with joy!
-
Is the fanclub different from that lifetime package that was sold several months ago?
Nope. Same thing.
-
got my package today!..no golden ticket tho :\
edit:
Green Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTCeIKfWwME
I had to post this. Seth Deming (https://sdeming.blogspot.com/ (https://sdeming.blogspot.com/)) created this video and while it isn't an official video, or an official recording of the song, the video is really beautiful and I wanted to promote it in any way I could. Please check it out and give him some love! He also has a video of another song from the house show that night.
-
Still haven't gotten my package yet... I wonder where it could be. :/ (Although I already picked up my vinyl at a show, and I think the posters and letters are coming later, so really I guess my "package" is just the laminate at this point?)
-
yep and I think the chance of getting a golden ticket. Cuz all that was in mine was the Act I-II double-vinyl, and the laminate with a taped typed-out note explaining the posters and letters are coming soon.
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwlo4t65Qw4&feature=player_embedded
-
Beautiful.
-
Show at my apartment was moved to this Friday. 4 days from now I will be immersed in pure awesomeness.
-
I hate you so much.
-
3 hours away... :caffeine:
-
I still hate you...
-
Antigoon hates him more.
-
^^^ He was invited. Twice!
-
Where was my invite?! :(
Seriously though, have an amazing time!
-
Holy shit. Most amazing night ever. Very informal and casual. He only ended up playing a total of 8 songs, but they were spread out over the course of FIVE hours. He showed up around 9:15 and stayed 'til like 2:30 in the morning. He's one of the most ridiculously funny people I've ever met in my entire life. The entire night was basically just hanging out making silly jokes about the most random crap, and every once in a while saying "Hey, feels like time for another song". Songs he played were:
Green Song
Brand New White Song (He said it was the first time he's EVER played it for ANYONE)
Mustard Gas
Life & Death
Where The Road Parts
The Church and the Dime
Black Sandy Beaches
Red Hands
I'm still having trouble believing that it actually happened...
-
:metal
Can someone change the topic title to just the Dear Hunter appreciation or something too?
-
Good call. :tup
-
Holy shit. Most amazing night ever. Very informal and casual. He only ended up playing a total of 8 songs, but they were spread out over the course of FIVE hours. He showed up around 9:15 and stayed 'til like 2:30 in the morning. He's one of the most ridiculously funny people I've ever met in my entire life. The entire night was basically just hanging out making silly jokes about the most random crap, and every once in a while saying "Hey, feels like time for another song". Songs he played were:
Green Song
Brand New White Song (He said it was the first time he's EVER played it for ANYONE)
Mustard Gas
Life & Death
Where The Road Parts
The Church and the Dime
Black Sandy Beaches
Red Hands
I'm still having trouble believing that it actually happened...
That's incredible. I cannot wait until they release the color EPs.
-
Video of the new white song? :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine:
Sounds like an amazing night, Zepp!
-
I just realized yesterday that it's The Dear Hunter not The Deer Hunter. I like the name more now.
-
What an iain.
-
What a noob.
The Deerhunter is a different band!
-
Video of the new white song? :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine:
I'm pretty sure one of my friends got it. I'll share the link as soon as he uploads it.
-
Glad it was amazing, Chris. With my luck, I'm hoping to see them before
a. I die
b. they break up/the project dissolves
-
Casey said they'll be touring again around March/April, so keep your calendar open!
-
I'm gonna try :lol
-
https://tdhcolors.com/
if only I could start recording..damn..and Jessy Ribordy (The River Empires) is going to be making an appearance..
All the ladies in the house say "What?"
Posted Dec 13, 2010 12:00:00 am
So- at up until this point, as I said earlier, I have been composing 'scores' of sorts- simple things to put over the videos that I am posting to update everyone on what is going on... (as you have seen/heard in the TDH travel videos on this site). What made this easy on me was the complete lack of consequence the music had, at least in the grand scheme o' things, in that the music was meant to live and die there in the videos. I thought to myself: "Self- you're writing and recording 9 eps at the moment- no reason to compose more music for release." The half of me that responds whenever addressed as 'Self' agreed wholeheartedly.
Together, me and I had quite a good understanding of the natural detachment I was meant to feel from these ditties and for 4 or so videos, things went swimmingly.
Then, the other night, I stayed up until about 5 tracking a song meant only to fulfill the Audio track in Final Cut- to accompany the 50 or so video clips I had dropped into the timeline. I finished the song to the best of my ability that night, leaving a verse without vocals- and then I had a conversation with a friend of mine (Jessy Ribordy [Falling Up/The River Empries/Incredible Human Being) and out of nowhere one half of me, though I am not quite sure which one at this point, said,"Hey you want to hear a song?"
After he heard the song and we discussed it a bit, the other half of me asked Jessy if he would be interested in singing the 2nd verse, which was unwritten. Both halves of him responded in a resounding "Yes!", which was a welcome response to both halves of me, and now that all 4 of us were in agreement, he set off to track something fun- which both of us have yet to hear.
Leading me to Two important developments...
1. I am going to finish the music that I was working on for scoring these videos, along with some help from both of my friends Jessy, and eventually put them up for you guys to check out.
2. (And most importantly), Id like to keep on creating these videos, but instead of focusing on writing scores for these, I think what would be INFINITELY more exciting would be to allow anyone to send in music for me to use to cut the video to. I would of course give ample credit for the music both in the YouTube info, the post here on this site, as well as in the title sequence of the video it was featured in. SO if you feel so inclined send any song in MP3 format to thedearhuntercolors@gmail.com. Please include your full name, the name of the song, and any other info you want to include. I cant promise Ill use it, but I can promise I will listen and if it fits with a video I am making I will drop it in.
This isn't meant to suggest that WOW ITS SO AWESOME TO HAVE A SONG IN A TDH VIDEO UPDATE- its really that I love interfacing with anyone, and collaborating on anything no matter how big or small, and when the idea struck, it seemed fun... so if it sounds like something you would like to do- do it!
Also, Audio quality is not a big issue- if its anything from a track you recorded on your macbook mic, to a full produced track at abbey road, anything is welcome!
As far as a COLORS update, I have 3 days left on vocals for White and Violet, and then its back home for a short stint off! Cant wait to post some more video!!!
-
Casey said they'll be touring again around March/April, so keep your calendar open!
Awesome. Now that I live in New England, where TDH is based, I really hope I am close enough to a show to go. I'd love to see them again!
-
Now that I live in New England, where TDH is based...
Actually.... Casey just moved back to California a few months ago...
-
Video of the new white song? :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9DWx-cnkY
-
I like it more than the Green EP song. Can't wait to hear the whole band version of it!
-
Oh man. Should I record something?
-
I would so record something post-rocky or whatever if I had recording equipment. fml
-
The Bitter Suite is the best them.
-
The Bitter Suite is the best them.
It really is.
-
I would so record something post-rocky or whatever if I had recording equipment. fml
Send in some chiptune stuff. It'll be so different from what everyone else will send that Casey will HAVE to use it in a video!
EDIT: Big thanks to ZeppelinDT for putting up that video! Forgot to thank him earlier. I apologize for my atrocious manners.
-
I wish I had a drum machine.
-
There's probably some kind of open source drum machine software somewhere, right?
-
perhaps, but I was talking about an actual, physical thing.
-
So last night was the night before my Chemistry and World History exams.
Instead of studying, I was perfecting my song to send in to Casey :D :-\
It's really good, though, I think it has a great shot at getting in.
-
Zep, did Casey say anything about your DT shrine? :lol
-
Zep, did Casey say anything about your DT shrine? :lol
Lol... he didn't... but my friend Eric decided to bring out a couple of my swords and he definitely got a kick out of those. This is Casey and Eric at some time around 2:30 am when we were really starting to get tired and silly -
(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1206.snc4/155801_837189388595_416630_45174595_5532292_n.jpg)
-
How did your friend react?
-
Well... it ended up getting rescheduled at the last minute, so we ended up having to ditch the "surprise" idea. She was still super excited when she found out, and was pretty happy when it actually happened. Let's just say I was definitely... well thanked... :biggrin:
Got some more pretty awesome pics from the night:
Birthday girl and Casey:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/65483_10150351334185167_651000166_15970533_7277244_n.jpg)
Casey and I shrinking down to her size:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/164687_10150351367675167_651000166_15971186_5248074_n.jpg)
Me, Casey and my friend Lauren (fiancee of the guy battling Casey in the epic swordfight pic)
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/65464_10150351333835167_651000166_15970525_4519605_n.jpg)
-
damn, some hot The Dear Hunter fans there. Do any of them have any hot friends, like, that come to Minnesota?
by the way, speaking of Birthdays, yesterday was Casey's 27th.
-
The Dear Hunter might be my best discovery for the year (I'm usually a year behind on these things). I'm really looking forward to the new album whenever it comes out.
-
You should be super excited for the 9 EPs being released in March, then ;)
-
The Dear Hunter might be my best discovery for the year (I'm usually a year behind on these things). I'm really looking forward to the new album whenever it comes out.
Awesome! Glad you have you aboard the ship.
-
damn, some hot The Dear Hunter fans there. Do any of them have any hot friends, like, that come to Minnesota?
by the way, speaking of Birthdays, yesterday was Casey's 27th.
Lol... we were actually talking about Minnesota with Casey... specifically... the accents. He was making fun of our Long Island accents, and the topic then somehow turned to Boston and Minnesota accents. Unfortunately, however, that's pretty much the full extent of knowledge that any of us have about Minnesota.
-
You should be super excited for the 9 EPs being released in March, then ;)
FYI - Next tour is in March/April, but the EPs aren't being released until around May.
-
not surprising. When bands give a projected time when they think they'll release something, it's usually a better bet it'll come out a month or 2 after it. You read Casey's twitter posts, and they still have a fair amount of work left to finish.
-
I am all sorts of excited still!
-
Hey guys, I found some great resolution artworks of the three albums so far, thought you might appreciate them:
(https://www.media.wmg-is.com/media/portal/media/cms/images/200704/act-i-the-lake-south-the-river-north-extralarge_1175539129660.jpg)
(https://www.media.wmg-is.com/media/portal/media/cms/images/200704/act-ii-the-meaning-of-and-all-things-regarding-ms.-leading-extralarge_1175539736125.jpg)
(https://www.media.wmg-is.com/media/portal/media/cms/images/200905/act-iii-extralarge_1242941642625.jpg)
-
Love that Act III cover.
-
Love that Act III cover.
-
I like Act I's a lot, especially after seeing it up close.
-
I had never listened to this band before, so I did a search on Youtube and listened to the first song that came up: Red Hands. Excellent song, and I'd like more. But don't tell me just to listen to all of Act 1, 2, or 3 because I can tell you right now I'm probably not going to do that yet. Recommend me 3 or 4 more individual songs to get me started first.
-
I had never listened to this band before, so I did a search on Youtube and listened to the first song that came up: Red Hands. Excellent song, and I'd like more. But don't tell me just to listen to all of Act 1, 2, or 3 because I can tell you right now I'm probably not going to do that yet. Recommend me 3 or 4 more individual songs to get me started first.
The Tank
The Procession
Where the Road Parts
He Said he had a Story
-
I had never listened to this band before, so I did a search on Youtube and listened to the first song that came up: Red Hands. Excellent song, and I'd like more. But don't tell me just to listen to all of Act 1, 2, or 3 because I can tell you right now I'm probably not going to do that yet. Recommend me 3 or 4 more individual songs to get me started first.
Mustard Gas
This Beautiful Life
Smiling Swine
He Said He Had A Story
-
The Bitter Suite (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-34u_Umpa_Y) is my favorite TDH song.
-
The Tank
Mustard Gas
This Beautiful Life
He Said He Had A Story
-
Act II > Act III songs guys, give him the good stuff :P
-
Well, he's already got Red Hands, soooooo
He Said He Had a Story
Mustard Gas
In Cauda Venenum
The Bitter Suite 1-3
-
The Pimp and the Priest
and that's all you should need.
-
And if you want something from Act I, listen to The Pimp and the Priest
edit: Yeah, what bjork said.
-
Act I is the best eva
-
They're all the best eva
-
I've never once tried comparing them. They feel too much like a whole piece.
-
I would actually recommend "The Lake and The River". It's probably their "proggiest" song, and it kind of contains a little bit of everything that The Dear Hunter is about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BErrXdGuvS0
-
Ahh so many suggestions.
Thanks guys. Later today I'll listen to all of them and let you know what I think.
-
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkqHI37wcpY
here's one of Casey's recent tour videos with a song from British band Early Ghost. Really good tune, that almost sounds like Calexico at times.
I wonder if any of that footage is from the show ZeppelinDT hosted.
new interview..not a ton of new info, only that the Eps are looking like Late Spring of course, and a word or two about TREOS and The River Empires along with this Aussie band RuinGloria (https://www.myspace.com/ruingloria) who I have on right now; who sound like many other post-hardcore bands. But maybe the stuff on their myspace Casey wasn't involved with.
https://muzikdizcovery.blogspot.com/2010/12/casey-crescenzo-from-dear-hunter-has.html
Interview With Casey Crescenzo (The Dear Hunter, TREOS)
Casey Crescenzo from The Dear Hunter has agreed to take a few questions with me about topics such as the TREOS re-release, the future of TREOS, the background of The Dear Hunter's albums' stories, the color spectrum, and upcoming touring. Read it after the jump.
TREOS just re-released Between The Heart and Synapse with a new song that included you. I’m guessing you’re still close with the guys. How did this all come about?
Basically the idea was kicking around for a long time about making new music together. Actually when the original breakup happened- when I was invited to play their last show together, we all reconnected in a big way, and I couldn't really keep my mouth shut about making new music together in any facet.
Are there any plans of future TREOS releases, or was this a one time thing?
I think this is kind of a one time thing. We all felt the same way, that we wanted to work together, but every time that we do something like this- or a show together, there is the gap of time in between where we live life pretty removed from each other. So when we reconnect we have so many unique experiences that we do not share that the feeling of being a group, or a band, is less and less, understandably. That isn’t to say that the experience is any less enjoyable or anything, just that people focus more and more on their lives as time goes on and the thought of continuing anything related to TREOS gets pushed further into the backs of our minds. Personally I am just grateful I was asked to be a part of it, and while I could sit in a room for years with those guys and make music we loved, I understand some things have to end after a while.
Are there still plans on finishing all six acts of The Dear Hunter’s series?
Yes and no. There is no set in stone plan at the moment as far as a timeline... just a rough plan that I want to finish it.
How did you think of the entire story? Did you base it off of any experiences or was it pure imagination?
The story spawned out of a personal experience, and the first few records were very personal. It wasn't that I dated a prostitute, or that my mother was a prostitute, but I found that the story was a really therapeutic way for me to get through some things. From there it really became more about telling the story and pulling from my life here and there. But at a certain point it really was about just telling a story. If I continued to try and force in my personal experience, or limit it to my personal experiences then I think the story would suffer, and with this project it was about writing a good story.
I know you have done quite a bit of producing as well, including for the excellent band The River Empires. How do you choose the production you do? Do these bands come to you, or do you pick them out and offer to produce their records?
I’m not really confident enough to seek out bands to produce, but from time to time I’ll get a good amount of interest and if I enjoy what the band is trying to do, and I feel that I can be a positive element in what they are creating, then I will do my best to make it happen. That being said, production is something that I love, and I hope to do it more and more.
Are there any bands that you have produced that people just need to know?
Well I think that TRE and Falling Up are two bands that are really wonderful- mostly the brainchildren of Jessy Ribordy. But also I worked with a band recently called RuinGloria from Australia that were a good lot of fun, playing some great rock music.
So, the upcoming color series. When are we expecting to see them out in the public?
I would say that May/June is the safe bet for a release. It is getting pushed back a little bit because some of the collaborations have taken a little more time to pan out.
Each of the EPs are supposed to “feel” like their colors. Can you give us a few examples of what some of the colors are going to “feel” like?
Well first that is not really the case. Each of the EPs are supposed to represent what those colors feel like to me. To try and represent what a color feels like to everyone would be pretty futile. Red is going to mean an infinite amount of things to everyone. Some people just think anger. And I have what I feel. So I am operating on that tangent.
There had been news earlier that there was a plan of a split with The Felix Culpa. Is that still in the works?
I am just focused 100% on the color spectrum right now, and as far as the split goes it is something that I am excited to do when the time presents itself... but like I said, my focus is completely on what I am doing at the moment.
Are there any touring plans for the future?
There is the plan to tour but no real specifics. I know that I want to support this release in a big way, but I have to finish the records before I can promote them. I am super excited to play this stuff live.
-
I wonder if any of that footage is from the show ZeppelinDT hosted.
Nope. I haven't sent him any of the footage from that show yet. I got the video like two days later, but one of the files was corrupted, so I was waiting to get the missing file before sending it all to him. I just got it yesterday and e-mailed him last night for an address to send it to.
For the other 7 shows, he brought along his photographer, Gary, who is the one who shot all the video you see in those clips. By the time he did the show at my place though, his photographer had gone back to California because he needed to go to a hospital there for some reason (actually, one of the reasons the show at my place had to be postponed was because Casey needed to drive Gary to the airport so he could get back to Cali).
-
Just finished tracking some mandolin for The Dear Hunter's color EP Green. I think their new color albums will change your life (for the better, that is).
-
:caffeine:
-
Ahh so many suggestions.
Thanks guys. Later today I'll listen to all of them and let you know what I think.
Yeah so I actually did listen to some of the suggestions, I just forgot to post in the thread again...
Anywayz, I procured a copy of Act II yesterday. About to listen to it.
-
Anywayz, I procured a copy of Act II yesterday. About to listen to it.
You paid for the whole seat, but you'll only need... the EDGE!
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdoaUKWSio4
-
Anywayz, I procured a copy of Act II yesterday. About to listen to it.
You paid for the whole seat, but you'll only need... the EDGE!
:laugh: So true!
-
Act I has actually sort of become my favorite album of theirs, at least for a while. It has that nostalgic effect.
-
For me it changes between I and II. I know III is probably the most well liked around here and I still think it's a superb album, but Act I has that simplicity that I love. City Escape and The Inquiry of Ms. Terri are two of my favorite songs ever, and the rest of them are rock solid. Act II is great and also has a lot of outstanding songs but it also has one or two not-so-great songs that drag it down a bit for me.
-
Color news:
https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_the_dear_hunter_reveals_release_details_artwork_for_the_color_spe/
-
They aren't actually releasing them all on CD? That's pretty stupid.
-
It makes sense for a band of their (relatively limited) stature.
-
It makes sense for a band of their (relatively limited) stature.
Well, except that they're releasing a vinyl boxset for sale through their own site, so why not do that with CDs as well? Seems a bit of a strange decision.
-
It makes sense for a band of their (relatively limited) stature.
Well, except that they're releasing a vinyl boxset for sale through their own site, so why not do that with CDs as well? Seems a bit of a strange decision.
Yeah, if they can release the whole set on Vinyl they should have no problem doing it on CD too. You can't even buy them individually! >:(
-
It makes sense for a band of their (relatively limited) stature.
Well, except that they're releasing a vinyl boxset for sale through their own site, so why not do that with CDs as well? Seems a bit of a strange decision.
Yeah, if they can release the whole set on Vinyl they should have no problem doing it on CD too. You can't even buy them individually! >:(
You can buy them digitally...
-
I thought it was pretty obvious from the start that they would be primarily for download.
-
It makes sense for a band of their (relatively limited) stature.
Well, except that they're releasing a vinyl boxset for sale through their own site, so why not do that with CDs as well? Seems a bit of a strange decision.
Yeah, if they can release the whole set on Vinyl they should have no problem doing it on CD too. You can't even buy them individually! >:(
Once again, it makes sense. Presumably people who would buy the CDs are buying them for the artwork/physical aspect of things. Selling the vinyls only + digital download covers the art aspect of things, and assuming they give lossless downloads the quality of the CD is still preserved. All while saving on manufacturing costs by only printing one format for an already limited release set.
-
You and your logic need to GTFO.
You can buy them digitally...
I know, and that's probably how I'll end up getting them. But that wasn't my point.
-
Once again, it makes sense. Presumably people who would buy the CDs are buying them for the artwork/physical aspect of things. Selling the vinyls only + digital download covers the art aspect of things, and assuming they give lossless downloads the quality of the CD is still preserved. All while saving on manufacturing costs by only printing one format for an already limited release set.
If it's all about saving costs then why are they bothering with both a CD and vinyl of the excerpts? That sort of things is only really for casual fans who don't need all the songs, and they're not well-known enough to really have any casual fans.
If it had ONLY been digital download, that I would have understood. But to release all these different versions and none of them be a complete CD collection is simply bizarre.
-
It makes perfect sense to me. CDs are dying. Soon they'll be gone forever. I really can't imagine the 9-CD set would sell all that well. Most people would probably just get the digital versions, especially since I'm sure they'd be way cheaper, and the vast majority of people who buy CDs just end up ripping them to digital and listening that way anyway. Plus, to make a 9-CD set where each CD has 4 songs doesn't really make a whole lot of sense. And I would imagine that it's expense to press a 9-CD set, and the price tag would probably be pretty high too. And most of the fans who are willing to spend that much money would probably opt for the vinyl set instead, especially since it comes with a digital download card.
I think the idea behind the CD is more so they have something relatively reasonably priced that they can sell at shows and it would serve as a good introduction to the band for people who aren't that familiar with them and want to check them out, but don't feel like dropping a ton of money on a 9-disc set.
-
They could do what Thrice did with the Alchemy Index and put two or three on each CD. I mean, I can understand why they'd do it, but for those of us who want a physical product but can't afford a 9 vinyl box set, we get kind of screwed, but I'll be fine with downloading it, I guess.
-
I guess, but I would imagine a 9-CD set wouldn't exactly be cheap either. (Also - my copy of Alchemy Index is four discs - there's a version where they're combined? I wasn't aware of that).
-
I thought the first two parts were on one CD and the other two parts were on another?
-
They could do what Thrice did with the Alchemy Index and put two or three on each CD. I mean, I can understand why they'd do it, but for those of us who want a physical product but can't afford a 9 vinyl box set, we get kind of screwed, but I'll be fine with downloading it, I guess.
For me it has nothing to do with affording the vinyl box set, and everything to do with the fact that I have no way of playing vinyl discs, which I would have thought is the case for a lot of people. Something like the Alchemy Index is a good idea, just have 3 per disc or something, so only 3 discs required (EDIT: ah, well, my copies haven't arrived yet, so I'm not sure. Either way, Matt's idea is a good one!). The cost of making the physical discs is piddly anyway, and if they are just selling direct (and charging delivery costs) like with the vinyl then there are no distribution costs.
And I completely disagree that CDs are dying.
-
I thought the first two parts were on one CD and the other two parts were on another?
Mine are two double CDs, so they're sold as one product, but contain two discs. (Maybe that's what you meant and I just misunderstood?)
-
The alchemy index was released as a disc for each element and in separate years as separate products.
Product 1 - Fire & Water (2007) with a disc for each element.
Product 2 - Air & Earth (2008) with a disc for each element.
I think this was a really good idea of handling the ep's.
-
Oooooh, I thought it would have been one disc for each half. Considering each EP is about 30 minutes it would seem like a waste to have one disc per element.
-
I agree. It would be a lot more costly for them too. I guess they really wanted the albums to have their own identity.
-
I've been listening to a good bit of these guys' songs on Youtube recently, and I'm really liking what I hear. What album should I listen to in full first, though? Or should I just go in order from Act I, to II, and III?
-
Go in order. At least, that's what I did...
-
I went in reverse order. But they're all good.
-
Well, I had actually heard some of Act II first. The vocal production or something similarly minor scared me off for then, I think. But then I heard Act I, and then I went back to Act II and loved it.
Then Act III came out.
:heart
-
Speaking of Act II I'm listening to it now.
BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BE CAUGHT RED HANDED IF YOU'RE NOT RED HANDED
-
SPEAKING OF ACT II,
Song rankings, woohoo!
Where the Road Parts
The Oracles on the Delphi Express
Evicted
The Bitter Suite 1 and 2: Meeting Ms. Leading and Through the Dime
Smiling Swine
Red Hands
Dear Ms. Leading
Black Sandy Beaches
The Procession
The Lake and the River
Vital Vessals Vindicates
The Church and the Dime
The Bitter Suite 3: Embrace
Blood of the Rose
The Death and the Berth
-
Speaking of Act II I'm listening to it now.
BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BE CAUGHT RED HANDED IF YOU'RE NOT RED HANDED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGouYR0qhKI
Sound quality gets a little wonky at the end, but tell me that isn't the coolest way ever to end a concert. (I was there :) :))
Awesomeness starts around 3:30 in...
-
Casey Crescenzo
9 months, 36 songs, and 1 project later, the color spectrum is now in the hands of mastering. now i can sleep.
-
:caffeine: :dangerwillrobinson: :caffeine: :hefdaddy: :hefdaddy:
-
OH MY GOD SO EXCITED
-
I checked this band out.
I'm starting to hate this forum, i'm finding too many amazing bands/artists way too fast in a short time.
-
holy shit
HOLY SHIT
fake edit: Ryan, your avatar :lol
-
I checked this band out.
I'm starting to hate this forum, i'm finding too many amazing bands/artists way too fast in a short time.
And this is a bad thing? ???
fake edit: Ryan, your avatar :lol
:biggrin:
-
Well first time ever i actually have like a list of stuff i have to listen because there's sooo much i've discovered via lurking here.
edits: It isn't a negative thing at all though.
-
:D :caffeine:
-
I checked this band out.
I'm starting to hate this forum, i'm finding too many amazing bands/artists way too fast in a short time.
And this is a bad thing? ???
On my wallet it is. ;)
-
<---- just pre-ordered super awesome limited Vinyl boxed set version. Word is that details will be announced to non fanclub members next week.
This thing looks so sexy. :caffeine:
-
Be here. Monday. We have some big news you'll enjoy...
It's looking like we get the news Monday.
-
Actually... the initial e-mail was misleading. Seems like it's a public link.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
-
I got Ariich to thank for discovering The Dear Hunter, reading his texts about how amazing Act: III was, really pushed me to check it out.
I haven't spinned it in a while now, but it is really fantastic, and I really love this style of progressive music.
Not really sure which one to go for next though, Act I or II? :)
-
I'm still a very newb fan but Act II is my favorite thus far.
-
All 3 are awesome, but I find myself spinning Act I the most.
-
Is there a CD pre-order site somewhere?
-
Actually... the initial e-mail was misleading. Seems like it's a public link.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
Splooge everywhere. Holy shit.
-
Dat cover.
-
I got Ariich to thank for discovering The Dear Hunter, reading his texts about how amazing Act: III was, really pushed me to check it out.
I haven't spinned it in a while now, but it is really fantastic, and I really love this style of progressive music.
Not really sure which one to go for next though, Act I or II? :)
Glad you like it so much dude! :D
Get both, Act I is only really an EP. In terms of which to listen to first, I guess Act II is the stronger one overall (some really amazing standout tracks) although it's not as concise as Acts I and III.
-
Bought my Dredg ticket, so now I'll officially be seeing The Dear Hunter for the first time. I hope very much that they do a lot off of Act III.
-
Actually... the initial e-mail was misleading. Seems like it's a public link.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
Do you have any idea what a download of all the EPs will cost? If it's close enough to the box set, I might as well get just get that. But since I don't really listen to vinyl I'll just download it if it's cheap enough.
I guess either way I'll find out Monday.
-
Good god, $80? Fuck me in my face-hole.
-
Actually... the initial e-mail was misleading. Seems like it's a public link.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
Splooge everywhere. Holy shit.
Good god, $80? Fuck me in my face-hole.
these things
but..........................................i freaking want that vinyl :xbones
-
Is there a CD pre-order site somewhere?
They aren't being released on CD. There's a single disc 11-song version, that's a sort of "sampler," but the full set is only electronic or vinyl. CD Version here: https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/CDs/The_Color_Spectrum?productid=14048
Bought my Dredg ticket, so now I'll officially be seeing The Dear Hunter for the first time. I hope very much that they do a lot off of Act III.
I wouldn't count on that. They've got 36 new songs and probably only about a 30-45 minute set. I'm guessing it'll be a mix of new stuff and "win over new fans" stuff.
Actually... the initial e-mail was misleading. Seems like it's a public link.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
Do you have any idea what a download of all the EPs will cost? If it's close enough to the box set, I might as well get just get that. But since I don't really listen to vinyl I'll just download it if it's cheap enough.
I guess either way I'll find out Monday.
No official info, but my guess is that it'll be around $30. There's no way the digital version is gonna be anywhere near as expensive as the vinyl.
-
If I were a huge fan of the band (like Zep), that vinyl set would be a fucking AMAZING package.
-
Guess I'm just getting the digital copy then. I hate not having a physical copy FFS, and I'm not buying a record player so it can collect dust.
-
If I were a huge fan of the band (like Zep), that vinyl set would be a fucking AMAZING package.
For me that package would be amazing if I had a way of playing vinyl. :(
-
If I were a huge fan of the band (like Zep), that vinyl set would be a fucking AMAZING package.
Heck yes. Especially since my name is in it :)
-
Casey's vocals make me all giggly like a little girl, they're so good.
-
Man, I'd love that package. It would be absolutely amazing, especially if the albums are really produced with vinyl in mind, but I can't spend $80 on it, sadly. Excited to hear this project either way!
-
well, I'll confess, I just worked like 6 hours of overtime this past week, and will be receiving a reasonable size tax return soon, so my shelling out more or less the same for this as the Lifetime Membership doesn't seem so outrageous. Although the SHIPPING on this thing must be a job and a half for what they're charging. I really hope much of this goes towards Casey's bank account.
And I suppose not seeing the dredg tour in Chicago, this feels like a reasonable purchase instead.
Not buying The Shaming of the True Vinyl for $100 almost feels hypocritical now, but I already own that record. But I suppose I'm not ruling it out still as there's still time to put an order in.
-
Man, I'd love that package. It would be absolutely amazing, especially if the albums are really produced with vinyl in mind, but I can't spend $80 on it, sadly. Excited to hear this project either way!
HEY, YOU VINYL-LOVING ASSHOLE
IT'S LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS PER VINYL
FUCK YOU
that said, i'll probably just download the download version
-
For me that package would be amazing if I had a way of playing vinyl. :(
This.
-
Man, I'd love that package. It would be absolutely amazing, especially if the albums are really produced with vinyl in mind, but I can't spend $80 on it, sadly. Excited to hear this project either way!
HEY, YOU VINYL-LOVING ASSHOLE
IT'S LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS PER VINYL
FUCK YOU
that said, i'll probably just download the download version
Maybe, but to buy them all at once and then pay a pretty big shipping cost? Don't think I could, financially. Besides, I have to save money for the rest of the new albums from 2011 from my favorite bands.
-
just steal everything you bleeding labia
-
You always give me the loveliest compliments. :-*
-
I really want this but it's 130$ with shipping, which is a bit too much, especially for something that I haven't even heard yet. Then again, if I wait until it's released and I've decided I like it, it might be no longer available... Decisions
-
yes, it's a "Limited Edition"
-
New song!
https://thedearhunter.com/
-
just played it. Interesting bridge. "Deny It All" comes from the Red EP
-
Cool track. Like the energy.
-
Just bumping to say that I think "Vital Vessel Vindicates" is one of the coolest song titles I've ever heard. (And is made a bazillion times more epic in the context of the story and what the song's about)
-
It is an awesome song, but unless I'm wildly misinterpreting it, I'm not sure how "epic" is a fitting descriptor to that one.
-
I think it's pretty epic, personally. It's the hero making a huge decision in going off to the war, and it's him pretty much closing the door on his life so far. I find that pretty epic.
-
Oh, I thought it was just him deciding he's over Ms. Leading. :lol
-
That's "Dear Ms. Leading"!
-
Naw see I thought Dear Ms. Leading was him writing a letter to her about how she betrayed him and then the next couple of songs until VVV (or Black Sandy Beaches even) was his catharsis so to speak.
-
I think that Black Sandy Beaches is an unknown narrator who found their letters in a bottle somehow and just speculates about it. It's an interesting perspective. Dear Ms. Leading is the last one where he actually talks about her. It's the actual letter. At least that's how I always interpreted it. VVV is definitely about him going to the war, though. He gets on the boat to leave in that song, I'm pretty sure.
-
Yeah, I just listened to it to see if you're right, and that makes a lot more sense. :lol
By the way, Act III is far superior to Act II.
-
By the way, Act III is far superior to Act II.
You, my good man, are a clever chap. :tup
-
After going through this thread I decided to have a TDH marathon. My verdict still stands.
-
I think that Black Sandy Beaches is an unknown narrator who found their letters in a bottle somehow and just speculates about it. It's an interesting perspective. Dear Ms. Leading is the last one where he actually talks about her. It's the actual letter. At least that's how I always interpreted it. VVV is definitely about him going to the war, though. He gets on the boat to leave in that song, I'm pretty sure.
Yup. Correct on all counts. (Although I think there are multiple letters, indicated by lines like "In response to your response" in Dear Ms. Leading and "further steps reveal another broken bottle" in Black Sandy Beaches).
I consider VVV epic because not only the song a perfect wrap-up of this chapter to the story, but the title itself is such a fitting description of the ending. I.e., the only way he can feel freedom is by starting a new life (hence the vessel vindicating - although, I guess the 'vindication' may also be the fact that now Ms. Leading is the one who is heartbroken, as she watches the ship depart with the only man she's ever loved), and the only way he can start a new life is by hopping on the ship (hence the vessel being vital). The Boy has had a horrible time and has had his heart shattered and, despite the warnings of the Oracles ("If you flee from grace your souls cannot be saved - big steam ships, exits illustrate the flaw - don't be ashamed of your amore faux pas and when the bombs go off you'll know right where you are"), he feels the only way he can get away from it all is by running away ("but the chances of escaping my heart are inadequate"), and that the Oracles were wrong ("the exit's unflawed - the boys on the train - the almighty tongue with prose spilled in vain").
And I love the interplay between the lyrics of Oracles and of VVV. In Oracles he's told "You've been stuck in the middle of patience and animosity", but by the time he finds freedom on the vessel, he's come to the conclusion that he's finally passed that when he says "Goodbye, my eyes shed heavy tears - one for every soul still sitting on the fence between pain and arrogance".
:)
-
Just heard a new "Black" song! Holy different! (Should be making it's way to the 'public' in a few days I believe)
-
I hate you so much! I wish I would have had the money for a fan club package then they were still available.
-
Screw it, I ordered the vynils. Hope I'll love them as much as Acts I-II-III
-
OH MY GOD THE NEW BLACK SONG IS AMAZING!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQO_XE40f4
-
OH MY GOD THE NEW BLACK SONG IS AMAZING!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQO_XE40f4
Gotta agree, very different but I love it.
-
OH MY GOD THE NEW BLACK SONG IS AMAZING!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQO_XE40f4
This.
-
By the way, Act II is far superior to Act III.
You, my good man, are a clever chap. :tup
:)
-
By the way, Act II is far superior to Act III.
You, my good man, are a clever chap. :tup
:)
DAMMIT DAN. I actually had to go to my post to make sure I hadn't made such a moronic and unforgivable error. :P
-
Tour kicks off tonight :caffeine:
-
Hahahahaha! Just wanted to order the vinyl from Germany - and shipping is 51.55 bucks. :censored
Wonder if this will be available somewhere else as well...
-
Man, I'd love that package.
That's what she said.
-
Can't wait for the color EP's. :hat
-
Hahahahaha! Just wanted to order the vinyl from Germany - and shipping is 51.55 bucks. :censored
Wonder if this will be available somewhere else as well...
I got an answer from MerchDirect whom I emailed about the shipping costs:
MerchDirect Support, May-04 10:07 am (EDT):
Hi Jurgen,
Unfortunately, this is our only option for international shipping. Please take into consideration that we would be shipping you nine vinyls, which is quite heavy. Thanks for your interest in the pre-order :)
:(
-
Yeah, that make me think twice but in the end I decided I would crush them with my EURO power and buy it anyway.
EUROSTOMP'D
-
I bet it would be really cool if, say, oh, idunno... the band played a secret one-off show for a small crowd where they showcase some new Colors material and then they film it for posterity.
:angel:
-
I bet it would be really cool if, say, oh, idunno... the band played a secret one-off show for a small crowd where they showcase some new Colors material and then they film it for posterity.
:angel:
Only if it was at my house.
-
Another new song (from the Red EP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuJPGNZMtc
-
:caffeine:
-
Colors show tonight! :D :D :D
Hopefully getting some more new tunes.
-
Another new song (from the Red EP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuJPGNZMtc
Watched this last night and reading some of the comments made me think...
Does it bother any of you that The Dear Hunter is basically Casey Crescendo with a revolving cast of other musicians? You can't really call them a band since hardly any member sticks around for more than an album or two. I don't think it diminishes the music at all, but in a way it's a little disappointing and makes me wonder why no one sticks around. Obviously Casey is the driving force artistically, so perhaps other talented musicians dont like not being able to express themselves creatively?
-
I'm not bothered because the music is awesome. Its like Opeth. Other than Mikael and Mendez, anyone can leave and then be easily replaced and life goes on. And the music doesn't really suffer from it.
-
Just bought one of the new Tshirts :biggrin:
-
Haven't heard any of the new stuff yet, is there an official date when the EP's will be released or is it just different dates?
-
SEEING THEM TONIGHT WITH LIKE 10 PEOPLE FROM DTF WE WE SO EXCITED
-
Haven't heard any of the new stuff yet, is there an official date when the EP's will be released or is it just different dates?
June 14th for all of them.
-
That sounds really great.
I really should check out more TDH-stuff, I only know Act III which I think is brilliant, I have the rest of their discography on my computer, but I haven't checked them out yet.
Really excited about the Color EPs though, no idea what to expect, but I like ideas like this, songs focusing on a 'theme', a bit in the same way like Thrice did with The Alchemy Index (focusing on the four elements), so I am excite. :hat
-
Another new song (from the Red EP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuJPGNZMtc
Watched this last night and reading some of the comments made me think...
Does it bother any of you that The Dear Hunter is basically Casey Crescendo with a revolving cast of other musicians? You can't really call them a band since hardly any member sticks around for more than an album or two. I don't think it diminishes the music at all, but in a way it's a little disappointing and makes me wonder why no one sticks around. Obviously Casey is the driving force artistically, so perhaps other talented musicians dont like not being able to express themselves creatively?
Doesn't bother me at all. It's kind of the same thing with Opeth (centered completely around Mikael).
I think the main reason other members don't stick around is because the band doesn't really make any money. I mean, just as an example, back in December when I did the house show, Casey called me to reschedule at the last minute because he was running low on gas and told me he only had $7 (literally) so he couldn't afford to fill up his tank to drive out to my apartment. I'm pretty sure when Andy left it was basically because he was making no money and wanted to go back to school. If I recall correctly, Nate left to "pursue other music projects", whatever that means. Erick is now doing his own thing, so maybe creative control was an issue for him, but who knows. No idea why Josh left (again).
At least Nick has stuck around pretty much since Day 1. If things keep going the way they have been, it might just eventually turn into the Crescenzo family band. (They've already got three eerily similar-looking relatives in the band... what's a few more?!)
SEEING THEM TONIGHT WITH LIKE 10 PEOPLE FROM DTF WE WE SO EXCITED
:caffeine:
So super-pumped. I haven't really been following their setlists w/ dredg, but the setlist from the solo/fan-club show Tuesday night was:
We've Got a Score to Settle (Red)
This Body (Black)
The Church and the Dime
The Thief
Mustard Gas
The Inheritance (Green)
Home (White)
In Cauda Venenum
Red Hands (Casey only)
Haven't heard any of the new stuff yet, is there an official date when the EP's will be released or is it just different dates?
June 14th for all of them.
Apparently as of last night the single disc CD version is now being sold at shows. I already pre-ordered mine, but I might have to pick up a copy tonight... don't know if I can wait.
-
They've already charged my card for the Color EPs, dunno if they charge early or if it means *gasp* that they already shipped them :o
-
Does anyone have the Branches EP?
-
Does anyone have the Branches EP?
Yep, it's rather good. Although in my opinion Random EP#2 is much better!
-
This is my new favourite band. Really love Act I at the moment.
-
I WANT NEW MATERIAL ALREADY
(Haven't heard any of the new songs)
-
O GOD O GOD O GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD
-
O GOD O GOD O GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD
-
I WANT NEW MATERIAL ALREADY
(Haven't heard any of the new songs)
Black:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMZn6sYl3E - BTS vid w/ clips from "Filth and Squalor"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX3AY8SeUpo - "This Body"
Red:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we7UKVbJX_o - "Deny It All"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuJPGNZMtc - "We've Got a Score to Settle" +
Orange:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWnRDb6Z9vY - BTS vid w/ clips from Orange songs
Green:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTCeIKfWwME - "Things That Hide Away" *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjdO3R0cJus - "The Canopy" *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdoaUKWSio4 - "The Inheritance" *
Indigo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--8Ne7e8ws - BTS vid w/ clips from "What Time Has Taught Us"
White:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9DWx-cnkY - "Home" *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMwEo0FpExo - "No God" *
+ - live w/ full band
* - live, just Casey
-
O GOD O GOD O GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD
-
Yes they are. Not the most energetic or showy band live, but the greatness of the music overrides that.
-
It's also tough to really do too much when there are six guys on a stage with not only their own equipment, but also the equipment of the band they're opening for.
I guess the lineup changes have affected that aspect too. Especially the losses of Nate and Erick. Nate was always the most energetic of the guys up there, and Erick added a bit to the showmanship/crowd interaction side of things. Although a lot of times Casey will banter with random audience members and have fun up there too, although moreso when they're headlining than when they're opening.
-
Has anyone seen this yet? Sorry if it has been posted.
https://www.spin.com/articles/first-listen-dear-hunters-heady-concept-album
-
^^ Was just reading that a few minutes ago actually, but it hasn't been posted yet, no. Was just published a few hours ago.
-
When I said I hadn't heard any new material, it was deliberate D:
-
When I said I hadn't heard any new material, it was deliberate D:
This! I haven't listened to anything yet, but I am so so so exceited about the release! :D
By the way, I know it's 9 separate EPs, but if one were to listen to them as one entity, does anyone know what the order is going to be?
-
I'm still brand new to them, so are these Color EP's related to the 3 Acts? Or is it separate?
-
By the way, I know it's 9 separate EPs, but if one were to listen to them as one entity, does anyone know what the order is going to be?
I'm curious too to find out if there's any particular order in which they're intended to be listened.
I'm still brand new to them, so are these Color EP's related to the 3 Acts? Or is it separate?
Seperate.
-
By the way, I know it's 9 separate EPs, but if one were to listen to them as one entity, does anyone know what the order is going to be?
I'm curious too to find out if there's any particular order in which they're intended to be listened.
I don't think that it's really meant that they're intended to be listened to in any particular order, but the order they're being presented in is Black --> Red --> Orange --> Yellow --> Green --> Blue --> Indigo --> Violet --> White
When I said I hadn't heard any new material, it was deliberate D:
This! I haven't listened to anything yet, but I am so so so exceited about the release! :D
You both have far more willpower than me. I've been salivating for every snippet I can get.
-
I don't think that it's really meant that they're intended to be listened to in any particular order, but the order they're being presented in is Black --> Red --> Orange --> Yellow --> Green --> Blue --> Indigo --> Violet --> White
Ah makes sense to go with the order of the rainbow I suppose, bookended by the other two. :tup
When I said I hadn't heard any new material, it was deliberate D:
This! I haven't listened to anything yet, but I am so so so exceited about the release! :D
You both have far more willpower than me. I've been salivating for every snippet I can get.
:hat
-
Guys, the compilation that they were selling last night is BEAUTIFUL. I'm halfway through it now, it's really excellent. LOVING the twangy slideguitariness of Green.
-
So what is the cover art for this stuff? I'm assuming it's just got one unified cover but I don't think i've seen it yet
-
Just started the compilation CD. "Filth and Squalor" sounds like everything the new dredg should have been. Except fantastic while still keeping that Dear Hunterness about it.
EDIT: "But There's Wolves?" sounds like Road Salt I should have sounded. Really like that classic rock vibe its got going on, but it sounds fresh instead of recycled.
-
So what is the cover art for this stuff? I'm assuming it's just got one unified cover but I don't think i've seen it yet
Vinyl - https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
CD - https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/CDs/The_Color_Spectrum?productid=14048
-
The vinyl art >>>>>>>>>> cd art
-
I'll be buying the vinyl. Hell yes.
-
Wish I could afford the vinyl, but alas. I'll settle for the downloads...
As for the compilation, right now the only songs I'm not too fond of are "Things That Hide Away" and "Lillian." I'm very very excited for Black, Blue, Orange, and Yellow.
-
Commencing a listen of the complication;
The first song was amazing.
Edit: Nice to hear the guitar solo from Eric! He's never gotten to do that on record, and it's quite obvious that he can really play the instrument.
-
Listening again. I changed my mind. "Lillian" is awesome.
-
Edit: Nice to hear the guitar solo from Eric! He's never gotten to do that on record, and it's quite obvious that he can really play the instrument.
Don't think that was Erick. He's not even in the band anymore :(. (In fact, Erick, Andy, Josh and Nate have all left). The Color Spectrum stuff was recorded with a whole broad range of various people... I think the only real constants are Casey and Nick..
Listening again. I changed my mind. "Lillian" is awesome.
Yeah, that one is great. It's got a very "Act II" feel to it IMO. Very theatrical sounding.
My favorites so far are "Filth and Squalor", "She's Always Singing" and "The Canopy".
-
Ah, I wasn't aware that he was gone too. He must have been out really recently, right?
Well shucks, they seem to have a sort of revolving door thing going, especially recently.
-
Not sure exactly when Erick left. He was still around when I saw them back in early September, so it must've been after that tour ended. I don't think they even really have a settled line-up at the moment. There are six people in the current touring band, but aside from Casey and Nick, I have no clue if any of the others are actually "official" band members of if they're just helping out.
-
Huh, so I got hold of a legit copy of Act III finally, and it seems the leaked version I had wasn't final - this doesn't have the random intermissions, and father / life and death are split differently.
the intermissions were always my least favourite part of the album, so maybe i'll prefer it to act II now.
edit:
Holy shiit. I'm only on in cauda venenum and it already has all these little extra awesome things, what have I been missing out on D:
-
:tup :tup
Such a phenomenal album.
-
Yeah, they appeared to have incorporated the intermission songs into the previous songs, but all the songs have been mixed in a far superior manner, and lots of little things have been added, especially at the start.
-
New video for "She's Always Singing" (Yellow).
This one is sure to be one of my favorites.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/check-out-the-dear-hunter-shes-always-singing-cos-premiere/
-
:hefdaddy
-
This band is skyrocketing to my top 10 list due to all the recent shit that they've been doing (me seeing them live + the colors stuff)
-
This band is skyrocketing to my top 10 list due to all the recent shit that they've been doing (me seeing them live + the colors stuff)
:tup
Have you had a chance to familiarize yourself with the story behind the "Acts" albums? Because that just takes it to a whole new level...
-
Just got into these guys...last night. I'm really loving all the different jazz and blues vibes I hear in the music. This is some quality music, right hurr.
-
www.nickeh.com/samples/thisbody.mp3
Live in NYC.
-
I got to the page, but still managed to resist.
GAH
-
Listening to Act II on vinyl for like the 5th time since I got back from NY. I don't think I've been as in love with a band since I first discovered Dream Theater. We'll see if this continues.
-
Listening to Act II on vinyl for like the 5th time since I got back from NY. I don't think I've been as in love with a band since I first discovered Dream Theater. We'll see if this continues.
It gets better and better with each listen. :). I've been a fan for about 3.5 years now, and I'm still constantly discovering new details and falling deeper and deeper in love. Especially once you start digging into the concept and the interrelatedness of all the songs and lyrics. There's so much symbolism and so many subtle cross-references and foreshadowing that it's kinda staggering.
For example, just yesterday I was reading a discussion on the TDH forum relating to the possible meaning behind the line "The flame is gone, the fire remains", which appears both in "Battesimo Del Fuoco" and "Vital Vessel Vindicates". That's one of those lines that always bugged me and I could never quite figure out the meaning of, but somebody suggested it might be a hint that The Boy got Ms. Leading pregnant in "Embrace", bringing his life full circle by having a child with a prostitute at The Dime who he then abandoned (which is exactly how his own life started). Seems like a pretty good theory, since its use in Battesmo Del Fuoco could be about Ms. Terri getting pregnant with The Boy, and it's use in Vital Vessel Vindicates could be about Ms. Leading getting pregnant w/ The Boy's kid. Kinda blew my mind. (And now is making me that much more anxious for Acts IV, V and VI).
-
I know next to nothing about the story and still that post just blew my mind.
-
I know next to nothing about the story and still that post just blew my mind.
-
Ok, so for the recent converts (and for the long time fans who just haven't bothered with the story), I'm gonna give you my "Junior High Book Report Written by a Kid with ADD" version of the story for the first three Acts...
Act I
So it's way back in the day [like, before the internet even], and there's this city with a church. But when the sun goes down, the church turns into a whorehouse called "The Dime". One day, one of the chicks there [let's call her "Ms. Terri"] gets knocked up. So she's all like "shit... I can't raise a kid here. I gotta ditch this city and go out to the country where the lake and the river are." But the pimp/priest in charge is like "Hell no... none o' my bitches gonna be leaving me!". She's kinda crafty though, and even though the pimp/priest sends some people after her, she manages to get away. She makes it to the lake and the river and starts raising the kid. For some reason the boy likes catching small animals and bringing them to her, like a little hunter. And he's very dear to her, so she starts thinking of him as her dear hunter [OmGz!! That's the name of the band!! I c wat they did thar]. So the boy grows up and pretty much never leaves the lake and the river and is super naive and innocent 'cause Ms. Terri keeps the bad shit in the world away from him. Also, there's a big tree on the border of the lake and the river. It's probably important for some reason. It's, like, a symbolic representation of his father or something.
Act II
So the boy gets to his mid-late teens, and Ms. Terri totally dies. So he's like "shit... what do I do now?". They have a funeral and such, but after it's done, instead of going home, the boy just starts wandering. He finds this place where there's some sort of weird big moving machine called The Delphi Express. [If he wasn't so clueless he probably would've known that it was a train]. He hops a ride one one of the cars and there's some crazy old guys in there saying all kinds of cryptic stuff like "don't be ashamed of your amore faux pas". He pretty much ignores them, probably 'cause he thinks they were crazy, but it turns out they were oracles warning him about his future. [It's probably good that he ignored them though, or else there wouldn't be much of a story to tell]. The Delphi Express takes him into the city, and he's blown away. He's never seen anything like it before. He's strolling about and comes to this big building with a way hot girl standing out front. They start chatting and she introduces herself as Ms. Leading [If he wasn't so damn naive he probably would've been a bit suspicious. I mean, her fucking name is "misleading"!!]. She brings him inside and there's all kinds of crazy stuff going on, but she takes him up to her room. They totally bang. And it's awesome. He thinks "this chick is cool... I should fall in love with her". So he does. Then he goes downstairs the next morning and there's some guy there [the pimp/priest] who's like "'sup?" and boy is like "Hey, Ms. Leading is cool" so the pimp/priest goes "If you wanna hang here you can have a job as her driver". So he takes it and starts driving her around. He's still kinda dumb and doesn't really know where she's going. He just drives her to some house, and she goes inside, and then she comes back a while later. He doesn't ask questions. They're hanging out more now, and pretty soon she totally falls for him too. But one day she forgets her scarf in the car so he goes inside to bring it to her and she's boning some fat old dude. She's been caught red handed. He's pretty pissed, so he bails. She's pretty bummed so she writes him a letter wanting to meet where they first met (where the road parts), but he's like "fuck that" and writes back all angry-like and tells her off, saying stuff like "the bitter manufacturer of lust that you have been presented as doesn't do a thing for me. I now know your identity - a black widow who tempts her prey with promises of love. if ignorance is bliss wish I was blissfully ignorant but I'm not, I'm enlightened now, light has been presented to me in spite of you." [Damn... harsh!]. They exchange some more letters (which all somehow end up on a beach in a series of broken bottles being read by some random person), then he decides he needs to skip town, so he hops a ride on a big steam ship and peaces out of the city. She tries to chase him down but she's too late and just watches the ship sail away in the distance.
Act III
The Boy didn't know wtf to do next, so he thinks "Hey, I should join the army!" He runs into those oracle guys again and they try to warn him, but he just ignores them again. Then he realizes that war sucks and starts thinking about how shitty it really is. He sees dead bodies piled up everywhere and realizes he's totally alone. This tank suddenly starts coming after his unit and it's just running people down, and he doesn't really feel like being squished to death, so he bails again. He meets this lady who sells poison and I guess she likes him or something because she gives him a bottle for free. He goes back to the camp and meets this other guy who's a thief who steals stuff from dead bodies, and they have a nice chat about war and stuff. The boy wants to get out of there and is crossing this field when the enemy attacks and he gets hit with some mustard gas and falls into a ditch. He's all depressed now and starts thinking he should just die, but then he remembers his mom and is suddenly saved by another soldier. They go for some drinks at a bar or something, and there's this older dude there and they're all telling stories, and this older dude starts talking about this time he was in the city and hooked up with some whore in a church named Ms. Terri. So the boy is like "whoah... so you're my dad?". Then that other soldier [the one who rescued him from the ditch earlier... remember him?] was like "no way! that old guy is MY dad too!". So now out of nowhere the boy has got a dad AND a half-brother! Yay! So they all go into battle together [like every good family], and the boy's half-brother gets blasted and dies. The boy is like "man, that sucks", but the dad is like "whatever". The boy is pretty pissed at his dad and wants to kill him. If only he had some poison... [But wait! He does!!]. So the boy uses the bottle while the dad is sleeping, and the dad totally dies. The boy wants to leave again, and, as fate would have it, he pretty much looks exactly like his recently deceased half-brother, so he decides he can just steal his dead half-brother's identity and goes off to live with his half-brothers mother.
fin.
p.s. ~ Casey's version is a lot more eloquent.
-
...
That's pretty awesome.
-
Woah, that's really awesome, and I love the way you told it! :lol
-
Zep's post brought to you by 73109 :Lol
-
As I've only started listening in the last couple of days, that's very helpful (though it may forever color how I operceive the story!).
-
Zepp, that was thoroughly entertaining. :lol
-
Just finished tracking the 24 bit release of my recording, will do the 16 bit tonight yet and then have both online in the next day or three.
-
DO WANT
-
thanks for the story, Zep!
-
That's a nice summary Zep, although I think the high school style does make a few things (like some of the boy's decisions) sound a little more random than I think they are. Enjoyable read though :lol
Is there anywhere we can see Casey's version?
-
Is there anywhere we can see Casey's version?
Read the lyrics in the album booklets? (That's what I meant by "Casey's version") =).
And I think the implied randomness is probably due more to the brevity than the style... I didn't really want to get into TOO much detail... this is kinda like the starter version. Half the fun of it is discovering all the intricacies and deeper meanings on your own!
-
Ah ok yeah. :lol I've read all the lyrics and have my own framework for my interpretation, but there was some stuff I didn't really know or get especially, so I've read a couple of other interpretations online which definitely helped, although they were horribly worded. Like, much worse than yours, but not deliberately so. :lol
-
Anything in particular? I'm always up for discussion of the more intricate story points... still lots of stuff I haven't quite figured out myself.
Have you seen the booklet that comes with the Special Edition of Act III? That definitely helps clears up some of the plot points for Act II.
-
Alright, I have the link for the NYC ready to share.
All you have to do is get Ryan to check out a few Amorphis songs and I'll share. :D
-
Not doing it. Too bad for everyone else.
-
I recommend this one. One of my favorite songs of the past decade - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r67Wtd7qUo
-
Alright, I have the link for the NYC ready to share.
All you have to do is get Ryan to check out a few Amorphis songs and I'll share. :D
I'd love to hear it!
-
Alright, I have the link for the NYC ready to share.
All you have to do is get Ryan to check out a few Amorphis songs and I'll share. :D
I'd love to hear it!
-
Damn, I finally gave in and ordered the vinyl... 80 bucks + 52 bucks shipping - guess that means showing up at the customs office to pick it up and pay some additional fees... :\
-
a true fan
-
As is the trading norm I simply ask that if you convert this to lossy formats you do so for personal use, please do not share the lossy files.
16-bit (CD)
www.nickeh.com/np/shows/TDH2011-05-19.rar
24-bit (HQ PC)
www.nickeh.com/np/shows/TDH2011-05-19b.rar
-
a true fan
Hmm, not really, I think (which brings us to the question: when are you a "fan"?). But I'm a sucker for special editions like these. I haven't heard a sinlge song from the albums yet, but I really like the Act-series a lot. Cool band!!
Another reason was that I can afford it at the moment. If I have to pick it up at the customs office, that might require an additional 45 minute drive. ::)
-
Why are we here why do we die?
Maybe we're just never meant to know why
<3
The only track on this thing that I don't think is beyond excellent is "But There's Wolves?." COME TO ME FULL VERSION.
-
New merch. I can't decide whether its really dumb or really awesome.
https://www.kingsroadmerch.com/the-dear-hunter/view/bundle.asp?id=236&cid=638
-
Why are we here why do we die?
Maybe we're just never meant to know why
<3
The only track on this thing that I don't think is beyond excellent is "But There's Wolves?." COME TO ME FULL VERSION.
Funny. I think the song you quoted is by far the weakest on the album, mostly because of the part you actually quoted. And I think "But There's Wolves?" is one of the highlights.
-
Why are we here why do we die?
Maybe we're just never meant to know why
<3
The only track on this thing that I don't think is beyond excellent is "But There's Wolves?." COME TO ME FULL VERSION.
Funny. I think the song you quoted is by far the weakest on the album, mostly because of the part you actually quoted.
:icwomangs:
That one is one of my favorites!
"But There's Wolves?" wasn't really my favorite at first, but it was definitely a "grower" and I've started to like it a bit more.
-
Yeah, that chorus just doesn't do it for me. The music is fine, but if you're asking questions about existence you can't get more boring than those lines. :lol
-
1. Home
2. Trapdoor
3. Things that Hide Away
4. Lillian
5. Filth and Squalor
6. She's Always Singing
7. The Canopy
8. Deny it All
9. What Time Taught Us
10. Fall and Flee
11. But There's Wolves?
Edit: That was pretty hard because all the tracks are great. There's no real jumps in quality from my viewpoint at all.
Edit2: Yeah, the lyric is fairly pedestrian, Matt, but I was using the quote more as a representation of the song rather than an expression of love for the words.
-
RANKINGS?
1. Filth and Squalor
2. She's Always Singing
3. Home
4. But There's Wolves
5. Lillian
6. The Canopy
7. Deny It All
8. Things That Hide Away
9. The Trapdoor
10. Fall and Flee
11. What Time Taught Us
Yeah, you're right, Antigoon. Most of the songs are on equal footing.
-
Yeah, that chorus just doesn't do it for me. The music is fine, but if you're asking questions about existence you can't get more boring than those lines. :lol
I guess, but I mean I'm not really listening in the hopes of finding some sort of Earth shattering deeply philosophical revelation. There are plenty of ridiculously complex deep metaphorical lyrics in the Acts stuff anyway... I think one general intention of the Colors overall is just to present some simpler, more straightforward songs. My favorite track on the CD is probably "She's Always Singing", and half the lyrics to that one are just "bah, bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah, bah, bah bah bah, bah". :)
-
My god Home is such a WONDERFUL SONG
-
Deception
Dishonor
It's calling me back to my hooooooome
-
My god Home is such a WONDERFUL SONG
especially since it has the intro from She Came Home For Christmas
-
And that piano part is from Eisley's Brightly Wound :lol
-
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/alvayskiv/7935394.jpg)
-
Act II song rankings because why not.
Red Hands
Smiling Swine
Black Sandy Beaches
Dear Ms. Leading
The Bitter Suite I and II
The Lake and the River
The Church and the Dime
Where the Road Parts
The Oracles on the Delphi Express
The Procession
The Bitter Suite III
Evicted
Vital Vessels Cindicate
Blood of the Rose (inb4usuck)
excluding The Death and the Berth
-
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/alvayskiv/7935394.jpg)
:rollin :rollin
-
Blood of the Rose is such a beautiful song. I don't understand the hate.
-
There is no hate. There isn't a song by TDH I wouldn't call amazing.
-
It's still too low.
-
What's your ranking then?
-
I'd agree with Blood on the Rose being the weakest, though it's still a great song.
-
1. Red Hands
2. Smiling Swine
3. Where the Road Parts
4. The Church and the Dime
5. Dear Ms. Leading
6. Black Sandy Beaches
7. The Oracles on the Delphi Express
8. The Procession
9. Blood of the Rose
10. The Bitter Suite
11. The Lake and the River
12. Evicted
13. The Bitter Suite 3: Embrace
14. Vital Vessle Vindicates
15. The Death and the Berth
-
The Lake and the River is WAY too low...
EDIT: Also I want to say that This Body is better than any of the songs on the sampler. :hefdaddy
-
I don't think grouping the Bitter Suite as one song is really fair.
At least I wouldn't, considering that the first two parts would be near the top rank, while the third one would be near the bottom!
-
He didn't group them together. Just the first two parts.
-
I don't think grouping the Bitter Suite as one song is really fair.
At least I wouldn't, considering that the first two parts would be near the top rank, while the third one would be near the bottom!
It's a good thing I did it that way.
-
Ah, ok. I just saw one called "The Bitter Suite" and jumped to conclusions.
-
that's how it ripped when i copied it off my cd, didn't realize i had it wrong
-
u duck
-
du suck
-
I agree with Zack, Blood of the Rose is amazing!
-
o/
-
*\o
-
I've always loved the songs that are very orchestral and show-tunesy that Casey writes. It probably explains why I loved Lillian so much on the Color Spectrum Sampler.
-
I can't wait to get the Color Spectrum EPs, but it's $35 and I'm a dependent, unemployed youth. FFFFFFUUUUUU-
-
SO EXCITED FOR THE VINYLS OMG OMG OMG
-
SO EXCITED FOR THE VINYLS OMG OMG OMG
Damn you
-
IF YOU COME TO MY HOUSE FOR DFD YOU CAN LISTEN TO IT YOU NUB
-
How about I come to your house but not go to DFD?
-
That's possible... but why wouldn't you want to go? It's not like it's expensive.
-
I was kidding. I was hoping you'd ask what I'd do when you were at the shows and then I'd make a joke about sleeping with your Mom.
-
No reason you can't do both.
AT THE SAME TIME
-
Ok, so for the recent converts (and for the long time fans who just haven't bothered with the story), I'm gonna give you my "Junior High Book Report Written by a Kid with ADD" version of the story for the first three Acts...
Act I
So it's way back in the day [like, before the internet even], and there's this city with a church. But when the sun goes down, the church turns into a whorehouse called "The Dime". One day, one of the chicks there [let's call her "Ms. Terri"] gets knocked up. So she's all like "shit... I can't raise a kid here. I gotta ditch this city and go out to the country where the lake and the river are." But the pimp/priest in charge is like "Hell no... none o' my bitches gonna be leaving me!". She's kinda crafty though, and even though the pimp/priest sends some people after her, she manages to get away. She makes it to the lake and the river and starts raising the kid. For some reason the boy likes catching small animals and bringing them to her, like a little hunter. And he's very dear to her, so she starts thinking of him as her dear hunter [OmGz!! That's the name of the band!! I c wat they did thar]. So the boy grows up and pretty much never leaves the lake and the river and is super naive and innocent 'cause Ms. Terri keeps the bad shit in the world away from him. Also, there's a big tree on the border of the lake and the river. It's probably important for some reason. It's, like, a symbolic representation of his father or something.
Act II
So the boy gets to his mid-late teens, and Ms. Terri totally dies. So he's like "shit... what do I do now?". They have a funeral and such, but after it's done, instead of going home, the boy just starts wandering. He finds this place where there's some sort of weird big moving machine called The Delphi Express. [If he wasn't so clueless he probably would've known that it was a train]. He hops a ride one one of the cars and there's some crazy old guys in there saying all kinds of cryptic stuff like "don't be ashamed of your amore faux pas". He pretty much ignores them, probably 'cause he thinks they were crazy, but it turns out they were oracles warning him about his future. [It's probably good that he ignored them though, or else there wouldn't be much of a story to tell]. The Delphi Express takes him into the city, and he's blown away. He's never seen anything like it before. He's strolling about and comes to this big building with a way hot girl standing out front. They start chatting and she introduces herself as Ms. Leading [If he wasn't so damn naive he probably would've been a bit suspicious. I mean, her fucking name is "misleading"!!]. She brings him inside and there's all kinds of crazy stuff going on, but she takes him up to her room. They totally bang. And it's awesome. He thinks "this chick is cool... I should fall in love with her". So he does. Then he goes downstairs the next morning and there's some guy there [the pimp/priest] who's like "'sup?" and boy is like "Hey, Ms. Leading is cool" so the pimp/priest goes "If you wanna hang here you can have a job as her driver". So he takes it and starts driving her around. He's still kinda dumb and doesn't really know where she's going. He just drives her to some house, and she goes inside, and then she comes back a while later. He doesn't ask questions. They're hanging out more now, and pretty soon she totally falls for him too. But one day she forgets her scarf in the car so he goes inside to bring it to her and she's boning some fat old dude. She's been caught red handed. He's pretty pissed, so he bails. She's pretty bummed so she writes him a letter wanting to meet where they first met (where the road parts), but he's like "fuck that" and writes back all angry-like and tells her off, saying stuff like "the bitter manufacturer of lust that you have been presented as doesn't do a thing for me. I now know your identity - a black widow who tempts her prey with promises of love. if ignorance is bliss wish I was blissfully ignorant but I'm not, I'm enlightened now, light has been presented to me in spite of you." [Damn... harsh!]. They exchange some more letters (which all somehow end up on a beach in a series of broken bottles being read by some random person), then he decides he needs to skip town, so he hops a ride on a big steam ship and peaces out of the city. She tries to chase him down but she's too late and just watches the ship sail away in the distance.
Act III
The Boy didn't know wtf to do next, so he thinks "Hey, I should join the army!" He runs into those oracle guys again and they try to warn him, but he just ignores them again. Then he realizes that war sucks and starts thinking about how shitty it really is. He sees dead bodies piled up everywhere and realizes he's totally alone. This tank suddenly starts coming after his unit and it's just running people down, and he doesn't really feel like being squished to death, so he bails again. He meets this lady who sells poison and I guess she likes him or something because she gives him a bottle for free. He goes back to the camp and meets this other guy who's a thief who steals stuff from dead bodies, and they have a nice chat about war and stuff. The boy wants to get out of there and is crossing this field when the enemy attacks and he gets hit with some mustard gas and falls into a ditch. He's all depressed now and starts thinking he should just die, but then he remembers his mom and is suddenly saved by another soldier. They go for some drinks at a bar or something, and there's this older dude there and they're all telling stories, and this older dude starts talking about this time he was in the city and hooked up with some whore in a church named Ms. Terri. So the boy is like "whoah... so you're my dad?". Then that other soldier [the one who rescued him from the ditch earlier... remember him?] was like "no way! that old guy is MY dad too!". So now out of nowhere the boy has got a dad AND a half-brother! Yay! So they all go into battle together [like every good family], and the boy's half-brother gets blasted and dies. The boy is like "man, that sucks", but the dad is like "whatever". The boy is pretty pissed at his dad and wants to kill him. If only he had some poison... [But wait! He does!!]. So the boy uses the bottle while the dad is sleeping, and the dad totally dies. The boy wants to leave again, and, as fate would have it, he pretty much looks exactly like his recently deceased half-brother, so he decides he can just steal his dead half-brother's identity and goes off to live with his half-brothers mother.
fin.
p.s. ~ Casey's version is a lot more eloquent.
Whoa whoa whoa hold on....I THOUGHT TDH KILLS HIS HALF-BROTHER WTF
-
Whoa whoa whoa hold on....I THOUGHT TDH KILLS HIS HALF-BROTHER WTF
There seems to be some disagreement on the issue, but the leading theory is that the half-brother is killed in battle while trying to protect the father, then the father seems to not care that the half-brother was killed, the boy gets mad that the father doesn't care that the half-brother was killed, so the boy kills the father.
Although there are some who have interpreted it the story to have the boy killing the half-brother. I don't think Casey has officially confirmed either theory.
-
On another note, listening to the Orange EP BTS for the first time. I am very pleased to say it sounds exactly how I imagined the color orange would "sound." :metal :metal :metal
-
wat
-
wat
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWnRDb6Z9vY
-
How do you have Orange?
-
Ooooh, BTS = Behind The Scenes.
IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!
-
Yeeeeeeees, there you go. I have nothing more than anyone else here has....Zepp excluded. :P
I don't know if this has been posted yet, but free song from the White EP courtesy of Spin Magazine:
https://www.spin.com/articles/first-listen-dear-hunters-heady-concept-album
-
Whoa whoa whoa hold on....I THOUGHT TDH KILLS HIS HALF-BROTHER WTF
There seems to be some disagreement on the issue, but the leading theory is that the half-brother is killed in battle while trying to protect the father, then the father seems to not care that the half-brother was killed, the boy gets mad that the father doesn't care that the half-brother was killed, so the boy kills the father.
Although there are some who have interpreted it the story to have the boy killing the half-brother. I don't think Casey has officially confirmed either theory.
I agree with you and I've never got the impression that he killed the half-brother. I can't even think of any reason why he would do so.
-
The new song is GOOD
-
I agree with you and I've never got the impression that he killed the half-brother. I can't even think of any reason why he would do so.
I don't think that he did either, but I think that it is sometimes assumed this way because there is a booklet picture with the boy standing over the half-brother with a gun, which lead people to jump to conclusions. But I think this was just a misinterpretation, as the boy certainly isn't evil and probably wouldn't kill the guy who saved him.
A lot of people also seem to think that the half-brother took the bullet for the father somehow. Minor possible detail, but would certainly give extra explaining as to the boy having anger enough to kill his old man.
-
A lot of people also seem to think that the half-brother took the bullet for the father somehow.
That's what I always thought happened as well.
-
Finally got around to uploading my house show videos, so if anybody is interested...
Things That Hide Away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHV_RCqkEs
Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9DWx-cnkY
Mustard Gas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9mPz6ZrNH8
Life and Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzDfusOASBk
The Church and the Dime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krHDTOzBqak
Black Sandy Beaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P60Z6Q2durs
Red Hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3St8zwQv3U
Sword Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHGrdRPKlcs
-
why was i not invited.
-
dfkojgkdsjfg YOUR SO LUCKY
Was this like a fan club only thing? I only live like 20 mins away from you! urggh
-
it's ZDT's house
-
it's ZDT's house
That's who I was talking to.
-
Yeah... Casey did a cross-country trip in early November where he drove from California to Rhode Island and he offered to stop and play a few house shows along the way. He ended up doing 7 of them on that trip (which mine wasn't a part of). Then after he was done with his work in Rhode Island, he came out to Long Island to record for 3 weeks at a studio in Port Jeff Station (which, incidentally, is where I grew up)... so since he was nearby anyway, I e-mailed him to see if he wanted to do one more house show, and he agreed.
I wish I had realized you were so close/were a fan at the time... I totally would've invited you! =(.
-
It's OK, can't expect you to know things like that!!
I live in Oakdale, which is a small hamlet in Islip, which is about a 20/30 minute drive to Huntington (my girlfriend lives in Northport, so I'm actually in that area quite frequently)
-
I remember how badass that lifetime deal was.
I also remember wanting to set my house on fire because I didn't get the money to go it in time.
-
It's OK, can't expect you to know things like that!!
I live in Oakdale, which is a small hamlet in Islip, which is about a 20/30 minute drive to Huntington (my girlfriend lives in Northport, so I'm actually in that area quite frequently)
Yup... I went to Dowling, so I know Oakdale (now that you mention it, I think we've had this conversation before)...
-
THAT IS AMAZING I WANT CASEY TO PLAY AT MY HOUSE
-
How about we all go to Casey's house so that he doesn't have to go to all of ours? I'm sure he's have no problem with that. :neverusethis:
-
These videos are great! Especially The Church and the Dime.
-
Summer Headlining Tour dates!
https://lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=2381
-
WHY WON'T THEY COME TO ENGLAND
:'(
-
WHY WON'T THEY COME TO AUSTRALIA
:'(
-
Atlanta show's on a Tuesday. Hell and damnation.
EDIT: Waitaminute! I don't have to do anything school-related until the 19th! YAHOO I'M GOING!
-
WHY WON'T THEY COME TO ENGLAND
:'(
WHY WON'T THEY COME TO AUSTRALIA
:'(
They has no monies :(
-
I WILL GIVE THEM ALL OF MY MONIES COME AUGUST!
-
I'll be at that brooklyn show, hopefully.
-
Aw shit, The Dear Hunter headlining? I'm going to make it to that Vienna show.
-
NEVERMIND HERP DERP GOING TO VIENNA
-
Holy shit, a show in Manchester, NH! I'm totally there!
EDIT: As long as my wife is recovering well from having our second child that is. Hooray for responsibilities. :)
-
8/27/11
The Glass House
200 W. Second Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
United States
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 7:30pm
FUCK YES
-
7/16/11
Hawthorne Theater
1507 SE 39th St.
Portland, OR 97214
United States
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
(https://i.imgur.com/LwOIK.jpg)
-
:rollin
oh my god that picture
-
That's how I feel everywhere right now.
-
You'll love it. They're SOOOO good live.
-
7/23/11
The House Café
263 East Lincoln Highway
Dekalb, IL 60115
United States
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 7:30pm
Wow, they're playing in Dekalb? That means if I go see them, I won't have to deal with driving/commuting in the goddamn city!
EDIT: But then I realize, I'll be out of town on that weekend. Shit.
-
Oh, my word. How pretty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKA4T_AigAs
7 days! :caffeine:
-
Oh my god. I'm so fucking excited for this.
-
Oh, my word. How pretty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKA4T_AigAs
7 days! :caffeine:
I was just going to get the download only version but that is so beautiful. I'm so tempted to get it now.
-
How much will each version cost?
-
The vinyl box set is 80 bucks.
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
-
Wow, that's beautiful!
-
Holy shit, I want that box set sooo bad...
-
Early download link when you get the presale on tickets tomorrow! :caffeine:
-
So if you buy the box set you get a code for a digital download? For all the songs?
-
Presale is tomorrow? How do I get in on this?
and Pirate, yes you get a download code with it.
-
I might have to buy it even if I don't have a record player. Can anybody suggest a system that is relatively inexpensive but still boasts somewhat of an upgrade in sound quality?
-
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882999195
That's the one I have. It sounds great!
-
Early download link when you get the presale on tickets tomorrow! :caffeine:
The download link that comes with the pre-sale tickets is just for the 11-track CD version.
-
boooooooooooo
-
OMG CAN'T WAIT SO EXCITED YES.
-
OMG CAN'T WAIT SO EXCITED YES.
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
-
Early download link when you get the presale on tickets tomorrow! :caffeine:
The download link that comes with the pre-sale tickets is just for the 11-track CD version.
Oh. Damn. Oh well. I'll download them from iTunes on the 14th when it comes out!
-
FUCK it's a whole week. That's WAY TOO LONG
-
Dammit, I caved in and got the box set.
My wallet isn't happy, but this is my face right now!
(https://i.imgur.com/LwOIK.jpg)
I can never use that picture too much. It's hard to keep from staring at it any time I see it.
-
Dammit, I caved in and got the box set.
You are a wonderful human being.
-
Dammit, I caved in and got the box set.
You are a wonderful human being.
I now retract this statement.
Not buying this.
(probably wasn't going to anyway)
You're a nub.
-
You retract that retraction right now.
-
Not until you apologize.
-
I'm sorry you're a nub.
-
Well then we aren't friends anymore.
-
At least I'll have a shiny new box set to keep me company. It will be my best friend.
-
I have one too, asshole.
-
While you all have your shiny box sets I'll have food. Food, petrol, and rebuilding my savings account unfortunately takes precedence over shiny TDH vinyl.
-
I still live with my parents so with the money I save on not paying rent I have a bit to throw around on shiny box sets.
-
While you all have your shiny box sets I'll have food. Food, petrol, and rebuilding my savings account unfortunately takes precedence over shiny TDH vinyl.
Your priorities are fucked man. TDH > sex > food
Kidding it's sex > TDH > food
-
Just bought my ticket for Atlanta! :caffeine:
-
"We Got a Score to Settle" live from the fan club show in Brooklyn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fIgwS6PX4M
-
https://thedearhunter.frontgatetickets.com/
presale for the headlining tour
-
EVERYONE GO VOTE!
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=23765.0
-
In order to be able to afford the VIP Opeth ticket I canceled my box set order. :(
I still got the pre-sale package on the tickets and will be buying the whole digital version of Colors, so it's not like TDH is letting me off easy.
-
What does the Opeth VIP package come with? (Mostly just curious)
-
What does the Opeth VIP package come with? (Mostly just curious)
- 1 General Admission ticket
- Meet and Greet with Opeth before show
- Early Entry into venue.
- 1 High Quality Embroidered Opeth Tour shoulder bag including:
- 1 Special Opeth VIP Tour T-shirt
- Limited-edition Opeth tour poster signed by the band at the meet and greet
- Limited-edition Opeth guitar pick tin with Opeth guitar picks
- Commemorative Opeth show-specific VIP tour laminate
I'm mostly interested in the meet and greet/early access but all the other stuff is cool too.
-
ROUND 2 GOGOGO
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=23861.0
-
What does the Opeth VIP package come with? (Mostly just curious)
- 1 General Admission ticket
- Meet and Greet with Opeth before show
- Early Entry into venue.
- 1 High Quality Embroidered Opeth Tour shoulder bag including:
- 1 Special Opeth VIP Tour T-shirt
- Limited-edition Opeth tour poster signed by the band at the meet and greet
- Limited-edition Opeth guitar pick tin with Opeth guitar picks
- Commemorative Opeth show-specific VIP tour laminate
I'm mostly interested in the meet and greet/early access but all the other stuff is cool too.
I miss the days when you could just wait outside the venue after the show and the band would hang out with you for free and Martin Lopez would try to buy drugs off you :(
-
Did that happen to you? :lol
Yeah, it is a pretty expensive ticket and I'm not 100% convinced it's worth it. But this will be my first Opeth show so I'm hoping to make it extra special. :caffeine:
Anyways, still very much looking forward to the digital version of Colors.
-
Did that happen to you? :lol
Lol.. yup. Probably back in like '02 or '03. We were hanging out after a show and Lopez was going around trying to score weed. Unfortunately we didn't have any :(.
Funny follow-up though - there was this other kid we were hanging out with, and Lopez tried to score off him too, but he also didn't have any. Fast forward 2 or 3 years, and we're at another show, again hanging out by the back door waiting for the band, and we see this same kid. So we're like... "hey, remember that time Lopez tried to buy weed off of us?! Haha that was so funny etc etc"... so the kid is like "Yeah... but listen to this - the next time I went to see Opeth after that show, I brought some weed with me, and I ran into Lopez again, and when I offered him some he invited me onto the bus to smoke with him". I obviously have no idea whether the kid just made that up of if it actually happened, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did. Aside from Mendez (who also kept to himself), the rest of the band was always extremely fan-friendly. Peter even left an out-going voicemail message on my friend's cell phone, so for years afterwards, every time I'd call him and get his v/m, I would hear: "This is Peter from Opeth... you're calling Justin's phone... leave a fucking message!"
But yeah, after that Lopez story, it certainly came as less of a surprise to us when he left the band because of a drug problem :/.
-
Listened to Act I last night. It was good. I enjoyed it.
-
Anyone here know if Newbury Comics might ever get their hands on the vinyl? I really really want to put my new record player to use (thanks to gf for an awesome b-day present :heart), but I don't wanna shell out $80 online.
-
So, anyone else interested in going to the Pittsburgh TDH show? PM if you are, as it will probably be the show of my choice.
-
So, anyone else interested in going to the Pittsburgh TDH show? PM if you are, as it will probably be the show of my choice.
NO GO TO VIENNA
-
I need to get some of their stuff sometime. Saw them open for Porcupine Tree and Mastodon, and they were easily the best act that night.
-
Act II!!! It's the best one!
-
God dammit, start with Act I. That's the way it's meant to be done, aside from the fact that it's the best.
-
Don't listen to Seth, he's a tard. Act II is the best.
-
God dammit, start with Act I. That's the way it's meant to be done, aside from the fact that it's the best.
I love all 3 equally but I second this man, go in order.
-
Don't listen to Seth, he's a tard. Act II is the best.
I could honestly see anyone making a case for all 3 of the Acts, and the opinion on the best one seems very even across all three, so I wasn't telling him Act I in an "Act I is the very best" kind of way, but rather in a way that since they're all equally fantastic you might as well begin at the start of the story.
-
Since Seth says Act I and Ryan says act II I think it's easily safe to assume you should start with Act III.
-
So, anyone else interested in going to the Pittsburgh TDH show? PM if you are, as it will probably be the show of my choice.
NO GO TO VIENNA
MAYBE I'LL GO TO BOTH
-
DO IT
-
My rankings at the moment (not including Colors)
1. Act II
2. Act I
3. Act III
4. Acoustic Bonus Tracks/EP (From Act I/II vinyl)
5. The Branches EP
6. Dear Ms. Leading (Demos)
7. Random EP II
8. Random EP I
-
II > Colors sampler > III > I
haven't heard any demos or EPs
-
Act I is an EP. :P
-
I hope the price on the Color EP vinyls go down sooner or later; I am neither willing nor able to shell out $80 for that.
-
4. Acoustic Bonus Tracks/EP (From Act I/II vinyl)
Out of curiosity, is this the acoustic recordings from the Purevolume sessions, or are they other recordings/studio recordings? I'm just curious because I picked up an acoustic collection of theirs called "The Purevolume sessions" or something and I'm just curious if it's the same. Which tracks are on this one?
-
Act I is an EP. :P
....... NO U
-
ITT Ryan proves how he's not really a fan. :D
-
w/r/t the other EP's and demo, here's some of what you've been missing...
B. Linus (Branches) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KklzEDiZBpY&playnext=1&list=PLCC91A4947F14C7CF
Isabella (Branches) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMU-03vaxk&feature=BFa&list=PLCC91A4947F14C7CF&index=22
Owls 1 (Branches) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBhrDhMTTmA&feature=BFa&list=PLCC91A4947F14C7CF&index=23
Camera (Dear Ms. Leading) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah87ZcW8dDk
Economics (Dear Ms. Leading) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeZW1tkTBDk
Untitled (Random EP #2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rFYKQXOdQU
Yellow Brick Road (Elton John cover from Random EP #2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ShaImPxSXM
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (Holiday Awesomness EP) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o7P4Hk969s
Beautiful Girls (Sean Kingston cover - just something Casey did for fun) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD528Tcc_hg
-
i hate all of you except zepdt
-
I hope the price on the Color EP vinyls go down sooner or later; I am neither willing nor able to shell out $80 for that.
I doubt they will. I think they're limited, so once they're gone, they're gone.
4. Acoustic Bonus Tracks/EP (From Act I/II vinyl)
Out of curiosity, is this the acoustic recordings from the Purevolume sessions, or are they other recordings/studio recordings? I'm just curious because I picked up an acoustic collection of theirs called "The Purevolume sessions" or something and I'm just curious if it's the same. Which tracks are on this one?
I'm not sure what The Purevolume Session are. The thing I'm talking about is a 4-track bonus download with Oracles, Pimp and the Priest, What It Means to Be Alone and Where the Road Parts.
edit: Googling tells me that the purevolume sessions thing is 3 live tracks that look like they were from some radio show or something. The tracks from the Act I/II vinyl are re-worked versions of the songs recorded acoustically in the studio. I can't find any of them on youtube though :(. (The version of Oracles is uber-sweet).
-
Aw shit, The Pimp and the Priest? I've got to get my hands on that.
-
Is it just me or do Acts I and II have a bit of a different feel than Act III? I'd say I like all of them for different reasons and each one has been my favourite at some time. However I can't really rank them individually now. I think of them more as a single package rather than a concept album with 2 sequels. When I think of them like that, they are well on their way to being my favourite piece of music ever!
-
My ranking:
1. Act III
2. Act II
3. Act I
4. Random EP #1/2 (seeing as 1 is also included within 2, I treat these as the same thing)
5. Branches EP
All are amazing though, it's only the Branches EP that I'm not overjoyed about and even that's great.
In terms of where to start, even though I think they've got better and better with each album (within the story anyway), I do think it's better to start from the beginning and follow it through. Much more rewarding.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh.jpg)
-
Random EP #1/2 (seeing as 1 is also included within 2, I treat these as the same thing)
Forgot about that. I only have digital versions and I've got them labeled separately and separated. (Still kicking myself for not picking up hard copies when I had the chance!)
-
WHAT!??!?!? I DIDNT GET MINE
-
WHAT!??!?!? I DIDNT GET MINE
They ship first to the actual fans. :D
-
So I guess you'll never get yours then right?
-
I would be surprised if one showed up considering I didn't order one. :p
-
They might just be shipping in the order that they received the orders. I put my order in like 8 seconds after they announced it was available.
-
I would be surprised if one showed up considering I didn't order one. :p
Who's the real fan again?
-
I wasn't claiming to be a real fan, I was just saying you weren't. :p
-
herpity derpity derp
-
6 more songses:
https://www.purevolume.com/new/thedearhunter
-
Purevolume? What am I 12?
(seriously I used to use this like 6-7 years ago)
-
The new songs are DSFHSDGFKHDJSHFSIWADFKHSDFKHSDFKJ good.
-
I'm going to hold out on the new songs that Zep just linked to until I can hear the entire thing. I want there to be as much magic as possible on my first listen!
-
Progress is lovely! For a band that has hardly dabbled in electronic affairs it is really well done!
-
I love Crow and Cackle.
-
The new songs are marvelous
-
I'm going to agree with Zepp in that Act II is my favorite. Although Act III probably has my two favorite songs (definately my favorite), it doesn't hold my attention start to finish like Act II does.
But you should just get them all and don't worry about which one to get first.
-
Act I is an EP. :P
38 minutes = EP?
-
Act I is an EP. :P
38 minutes = EP?
Apparently. It's not unheard of. See, e.g. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Change_of_Seasons (57:31)
-
Yeah, it's referred to as an EP, but it really feels like an album enough so that doesn't bother me.
-
Just bought the Color EP full collection on iTunes. Whatevs, rather have it digital than find I can't have it at all.
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
-
Apparently they've gotten rid of the stupid DRM-protection thing that they used to have. I don't buy from Itunes either, but that's what I was told.
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
As I've heard Apple introduced this thing called the Cloud or iCloud or something, and that allows you to access your files from any of your devices with no limit.
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
they got of it afaik. You had to pay a fee to change your old songs into the new ones though, haha. oh apple.
-
Is there a presale link for the concert tickets?
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
they got of it afaik. You had to pay a fee to change your old songs into the new ones though, haha. oh apple.
Well with this new Cloud thing (which I just installed like five minutes ago :p), I'd like to point out that I was just able to recover almost 100 songs I thought I'd lost after a number of computer changeovers in previous years. They kept my entire purchase history and the associated files in their "cloud" archives, so I was able to download all of them for free, even in spite of the fact that there are entire albums on this list that were taken off the actual iTunes store.
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
they got of it afaik. You had to pay a fee to change your old songs into the new ones though, haha. oh apple.
DRM on iTunes files is gone. This was back in like 2009. If you bought songs before then its $.30 to remove the DRM per song.
Edit: Super Dude, that's pretty cool!
-
Is there a presale link for the concert tickets?
https://thedearhunter.frontgatetickets.com/
-
I'd prefer to buy it from Amazon or Play, but it seems like I have to buy it from iTunes if I want to get the full "digital booklet".
For anyone who does buy from iTunes, is it still really stupid in the way it limits how many devices the files can be played on and all that? I haven't used it for years because I hated it back when I first tried it, but I don't know if it's still like that anymore.
they got of it afaik. You had to pay a fee to change your old songs into the new ones though, haha. oh apple.
DRM on iTunes files is gone. This was back in like 2009. If you bought songs before then its $.30 to remove the DRM per song.
Edit: Super Dude, that's pretty cool!
That's great, thanks for the confirmation guys, that was my main beef with iTunes back in the day. Guess I'll go with that this time so I can get the full digital booklet thingy.
-
Preordered the whole thing on iTunes. I was tempted to preorder each individual EP for the artwork, but I wanted the booklet more. I can probably find the artwork online and put it on each EP anyways.
-
Is there any benefit to pre-ordering? As in, I'll have to wait until the day to be able to download it anyway, so will I get anything special by pre-ordering?
-
I was personally concerned about the full collection being limited edition, so I wasn't sure if that was for just for the vinyl or the download as well.
-
Is there any benefit to pre-ordering? As in, I'll have to wait until the day to be able to download it anyway, so will I get anything special by pre-ordering?
You'll get one before they run out of copies.
-
Is there any benefit to pre-ordering? As in, I'll have to wait until the day to be able to download it anyway, so will I get anything special by pre-ordering?
You'll get one before they run out of copies.
(https://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r243/ariich/random/dog.jpg)
-
:lol
-
:rollin :rollin
-
FYI - Casey just said in chat that there's only gonna be 1,000 copies of the vinyl boxed set, so if you want one, I'd recommend getting it now.
-
MINE STILL HASN'T SHIPPED... WTF CASEY
I LOVE YOU AND ALL BUT I WANT THIS NOW MANG
-
FYI - Casey just said in chat that there's only gonna be 1,000 copies of the vinyl boxed set, so if you want one, I'd recommend getting it now.
Well, glad I opted for the digital download. :lol
-
Do iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit - https://lakeandtheriver.tumblr.com/post/6494600750/visible-spectrum-day-the-plan
-
So the compilation album is streaming on AOL.com along with a bunch of other new releases tomorrow, and all of these songs are fantastic. Casey's vocals rock, the instrumentation is great- it's all really, really good.
I'm more of a casual fan (I have all three Acts) but these EPs might get me on full board. Awesome stuff.
-
Ryan Gallagher,
Your order has been processed and shipped!
Your package was shipped using USPS Media Mail and you should expect to receive it in 1-2 days.
Merchandise purchased:
-------------------------------------
Product: The Dear Hunter - The Color Spectrum : The Complete Collection - Vinyl
Quantity: 1
Item price: $80.00
-------------------------------------
Totals:
Payment method: Credit Card
Shipping Method: USPS Media Mail
Shipping cost: $6.64
Tax: $5.20
Total: $91.84
YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
-
Two hours to go!! :caffeine:
-
COME TO MEEEEEEEEEEEE
-
I'm on Yellow now. This is just spectacular.
-
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
-
I'm commencing a listen of Black now. The first song was AWESOME! Amazing intense electronic song, I loved every second of it, and now I'm on Filth and Squalor and it's just amazing as always! LOVELOVELOVE
-
Every single song is awesome.
-
Jeez you sure burned through it quickly
-
It's the worst album I've ever heard in my life.
-
Shut up I'm just stating what we all know is going to be true.
-
It's the worst album I've ever heard in my life.
(https://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry022.gif)
-
I'm cumming everywhere
-
Red was perfect as "red" songs. Really passionate and full of blood, loved it. Orange was awesome too. Yellow time!
-
I'm on the last song of Orange. God damn, this is fucking amazing stuff!
-
My expectations coming into this album were it would be like sex.
In reality it's sex with three smoking hot women on a pile of money you get to take with you when you're done.
-
Just starting Green now. I'm just in awe.
-
This is actually exceeding my expectations. Very much loved Black and Red is fucking sweet.
-
This is actually exceeding my expectations. Very much loved Black and Red is fucking sweet.
I knew I recognized your name on LATR! lol
-
OH GOD THE LAST SONG ON RED IS FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
-
I have a feeling that for future listens I might make some sort of scrambled arrangement of the tracks. You know, take all of the paint colors and throw them in a bucket and swish them around together. The whole division by style thing is cool, but I think it'd be awesome to hear the different colors blend together as well.
-
Objectively the greatest album ever made.
-
It's probably the biggest load of amazing music that a band ever blew in my face at once!
-
Ugh why must iTunes be such a pile of crap? I downloaded the album this morning, synced it to my iPod and then left the house. Tried listening on the way to work, but had to turn it off halfway through Red as the files were too glitchy. I'll try converting them to mp3s when I get home tonight instead of the shitty Apple format, to see if that helps, but needless to say I'm pretty pissed off.
-
Ugh why must iTunes be such a pile of crap? I downloaded the album this morning, synced it to my iPod and then left the house. Tried listening on the way to work, but had to turn it off halfway through Red as the files were too glitchy. I'll try converting them to mp3s when I get home tonight instead of the shitty Apple format, to see if that helps, but needless to say I'm pretty pissed off.
That was the case with some other people who've downloaded them as well. One reason why I hate not having things in some kind of physical format.
-
I have downloaded loads of albums from Amazon and Play and have never had this problem before.
-
I use iTunes as a media player but I would never want to use the store on there. Amazon download for me. :tup
-
It's already on Spotify, will listen to it today :D.
-
I hate having to work (for more reasons than just this!). I managed to listen to the first track on my way to work, but now the rest will have to wait until this evening.
-
Only listened to four EPs so far since I had to get up for work this morning. I can objectively say that Black and Indigo are the most amazing of what I heard, with Yellow coming afterwards for having a great, upbeat, indie-rock vibe to it, and White coming in fourth because the two tracks that were on the EP demolished the two songs that came later. I haven't encountered any glitches like Ariich has, but I still have five EPs to listen to. Hopefully nothing's been fucked up.
-
Finishing the download in a few minutes, then onto iPod, then off to work!
-
Only listened to four EPs so far since I had to get up for work this morning. I can objectively say that Black and Indigo are the most amazing of what I heard, with Yellow coming afterwards for having a great, upbeat, indie-rock vibe to it, and White coming in fourth because the two tracks that were on the EP demolished the two songs that came later. I haven't encountered any glitches like Ariich has, but I still have five EPs to listen to. Hopefully nothing's been fucked up.
The glitches in mine were in the earlier songs, so you'll probably be fine! Are you listening on the computer? I have a feeling the problem in mine may be the sync to the iPod.
-
I listened to Black and White on my computer, but Yellow and Indigo were played on my iPod and there were no problems. I'll test Red on the way home today or during lunch.
-
How early did you notice the glitches? I'm in the first Black song now.
-
Having to Wait until Wednesday night to listen to this is like the worst form of torture imaginable.
-
Wow, I really loved TDH song ariich sent me in my roulette...I wonder if I will like this album when I eventually get to it (probably later this year).
-
Wait so is there anywhere to get the full download version besides itunes?
-
Wait so is there anywhere to get the full download version besides itunes?
Amazon Mp3 supposedly has it too.
-
Having to Wait until Wednesday night to listen to this is like the worst form of torture imaginable.
I will be on a trip from the 16th to the 23rd so unless the vinyls get here tomorrow (highly doubtful) I'm screwed too.
-
Lunchtime! Starting Red now! This is pretty fun already. Its like The Dear Hunter doing the Foos or something.
-
Finished my first full listen about a half hour ago. So far my favorite EPs are Yellow, Green, and Blue, and apart from that my favorite songs are Deny It All and This Body (very chilling song).
-
Listening now :caffeine:
-
So I just finished Red, which was pretty good overall. Started Orange and thought I was listening to another Red song at first. Red's a bit more...wild, though, I guess. But both EPs have that bit of modern 70s to 'em.
-
Orange is really guitar solo driven, where Red had more of an upbeat, angst feel. That's how I felt while listening anyway.
-
So I just finished Red, which was pretty good overall. Started Orange and thought I was listening to another Red song at first. Red's a bit more...wild, though, I guess. But both EPs have that bit of modern 70s to 'em.
Absolutely, and I think the first songs of both Yellow and Green have a real hippie feel. Love it.
-
I really like Yellow. Its mostly happy, sort of indie rock/pop.
So almost done with Orange. Holy crap "A Sea of Solid Earth" is really good!
-
AOTY
-
Does the full Color Spectrum count as one album?
-
Hell if I know. It should.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/IMG_0187.jpg)
-
omg jelly
I own't get mine today :(
-
THEY'RE SO PRETTY
a;dksfj;we4o8th4;thfdkgn;thkyjzdkj;askhre;g
Anyways, just finished listening to the whole thing, albeit out of order. Gonna listen again today, but my rankings so far:
Black
Violet
Indigo
Yellow
Green
White
Orange
Red
Blue
EDIT: changed them a bit. Basically, OGW are kind of in flux right now. The other ones I have solid feelings about.
-
I'd rank Green and Red a little higher, but that's very agreeable with Black, Indigo, and Violet at the top.
-
It... looks... so... good... must... have...
-
Black > Indigo > Violet > Green > Red > Orange > White > Yellow > Blue
General ranking. There isn't one bad song on here though.
-
Seems like a general agreement that Blue is the worst so far. Anyway, here's my first thoughts after one listen, which will probably change after more plays.
Indigo
White
Black
Violet
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Blue
-
Black > Indigo > Violet > Green > Red > Orange > White > Yellow > Blue
General ranking. There isn't one bad song on here though.
Yellow second-to-last?
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kgIT_AjAWFo/Ta8UvelBsXI/AAAAAAAAASQ/WZgOrrJO--M/s400/1303264875541.png)
-
Yeah, I felt bad about that at first, but I really can't put it above anything other than Blue.
-
Is the vinyl release a limited run?
-
Yeah, there's only 1000 of them I think... maybe 2000 idk
-
1,000. About 275 left as of Sunday night. (Casey was hanging out w/ us in the LATR chat room for a while)
-
DUDE WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ME
-
I'm really pissed off about the glitches. I converted the files to mp3s but they're still there, so they are in the source files and it's not just the playback that has a problem.
What's more, the version that is up on Spotify has exactly the same glitches.
This is completely unacceptable, and I don't even know who I should be contacting.
-
My version sounded fine. What kind of glitches are you hearing?
-
I'm really pissed off about the glitches. I converted the files to mp3s but they're still there, so they are in the source files and it's not just the playback that has a problem.
What's more, the version that is up on Spotify has exactly the same glitches.
This is completely unacceptable, and I don't even know who I should be contacting.
A lot of people on LATR were having the same problem. They said you should just contact iTunes and they'll give you a replacement or your money back or something.
-
I also noticed glitches, but i thought it had something to do with my bad internet-connetction at the moment, but i guess the problem lies elsewhere.
-
What should I be hearing? I don't notice any glitches and I got mine from iTunes too.
-
No glitches here and I got mine on iTunes.
I've been listening to this throughout the day in the background at work. I need to give these a proper listen at some point soon, but I'm liking what I'm hearing so far. It's not grabbing me immediately like all of the Acts have, but hopefully a better listening environment will help.
-
My version sounded fine. What kind of glitches are you hearing?
Just little jumps in the sound. The first two songs are fine (and are amazing! Especially Filth & Squalor) but the next few are buggy and I had to stop listening after that.
Seems like maybe it's not iTunes fault and that the band/distributor are to blame. On Spotify it's also glitchy, and I downloaded one of the glitchy songs from Play.com and that is exactly the same as well, so I get the feeling maybe the version that was sent to the UK/Europe is dodgy, as all the Americans seem to have it fine.
Zep, any chance you can get in touch with Casey and find out if he knows what the hell is going on?
-
My rankings right now:
Indigo
Green
Violet
White
Black
Yellow
Orange
Red
Blue
-
Mine:
Green
Yellow
Indigo
White
Blue
Orange
Red
Violet
Black
-
BLACK LAST?!?!?!?!?
sort of edit: racist
-
What the hell, Super Dude? Violet and Black last? I thought you were a super dude. More like a super lame dude now.
-
I know it's really 9 EPs, but if you think of it as one huge ass album with White being last - Home would have been the perfect closer.
-
I like to think of it as a double album. It's about the same length, isn't it?
-
More like a triple album. I know the songs are short by prog standards, but 36/3 = 12 songs per album.
Either way the price for the digital download is an absolute steal. Completed second complete listen. Maybe some thoughts when I get home.
-
I like to think of it as a double album. It's about the same length, isn't it?
Yeah it is. Just a little under capacity of two CDs.
-
I can't wait to get my hands on this, though I'll probably wait for a 320kbps-rip.
Also, will most likely order this one, but I take it the whole box-set is available on CD as well?
Seen most people talk about Vinyl, so get's kinda confusing, but if it is available on CD I'll order it, and if so, what does it cost?
-
You'll pass up 256kbps for 320kbps?
LOL
also, the complete collection is only available on vinyl, not CD.
-
Yeah, there's no audible difference, I don't get it
Also, I think White has ascended to being my favorite EP, at least for now. Every song is absolutely lovely on it.
-
Zep, any chance you can get in touch with Casey and find out if he knows what the hell is going on?
Zep, while you're at it see if you can get Casey to meet me at the Pittsburgh show. I'd like to add him to my (small) collection of musicians I've had my picture taken with, even though I generally hate having my picture taken.
-
You'll pass up 256kbps for 320kbps?
LOL
also, the complete collection is only available on vinyl, not CD.
Well, I didn't know that it was 256 kbps, most web-rips seem to be 192.
Also, really lame that it isn't available on CD, but oh well.. the band's loss.
-
Just buy the digital version.
To reiterate my point that was lost on the last page:
Either way the price for the digital download is an absolute steal.
-
I'm not much for buying music digitally tbh, I really want a physical copy of an album if I'm paying for it.
-
I'm not much for buying music digitally tbh, I really want a physical copy of an album if I'm paying for it.
I agree with this. I'll buy the compilation CD and some merch to make up for it.
-
I don't like it either, but I wasn't going to buy a watered down version.
-
Definitely buying more merch from this band when I see them. They deserve all of my money.
-
I bought the mp3s from Amazon, and I've had no issues up through the end of Blue.
I'm also loving this.
-
Zeppy, I think your name got misspelled in the booklet... :(
-
Hahaha I thought that at first too, but his name is actually on the next line.
-
:lol What are the chances?
I bet that was Zep again, but he used a fake name.
Also, I have been provided with some copies of the album that doesn't sound like shit, so finally getting to enjoy it seeing as I damn well paid for it! :D
-
I stand corrected! :lol
-
Lol.... yup. By an amazingly unlikely coincidence, there's actually a DIFFERENT person in the fan club who happens to be named Chris Lind. Although it has the benefit of making me stand out a little bit... both Casey and Nick mentioned it to me the first time I spoke to them.
@DTVT - Casey is like super fan-friendly. I'm sure he'll be hanging around after the show. The last time I saw them when the were headlining in Brooklyn, after the show ended, instead of going backstage, the entire band literally just hopped off the stage and mingled in with the crowd to hang out and meet people.
-
Indigo
Black
Violet
Red
Orange
White
Green
Yellow
Blue
-
Orange/Indigo
Green/Black
White
Yellow
Violet
Blue
Red
After two complete listens.
-
What the hell, Super Dude? Violet and Black last? I thought you were a super dude. More like a super lame dude now.
Y'know I'm entitled to my own opinion, and hey, maybe Violet will grow on me but I felt like it was overly bombastic and got bored. As with Black, the only song I liked was This Body. The concept itself was cool (where Black is concerned) but it didn't translate into songs that were able to sustain my interest for very long.
-
Favorite songs (no order):
This Body
Echo
Home
Lillian
Progress
Therma
The Inheritance
Misplaced Devotion
But There's Wolves?
No God
-
I listened to Act III again today. I'm still pretty "meh" on it, but there are a few cool songs.
-
Just finished my first pass through the whole thing. Damn....
Indigo is my early favorite.
I also joined up at LATR.
-
Just finished my first pass through the whole thing. Damn....
Indigo is my early favorite.
I also joined up at LATR.
Good man.
-
I'm not much for buying music digitally tbh, I really want a physical copy of an album if I'm paying for it.
I agree generally, but there's no guarantee all of these songs will end up on CD any time soon.
Plus... it's a steal.
-
BUY THE VINYL. It's a fucking beautiful piece of art. I can't wait for it to arrive.
-
BUY THE VINYL.
Yeah... no.
Anyways, I'm on Green right now. Yellow is easily my least favorite so far. It's all very good, but it's quite a lot to take in. Orange and Red were my favorites, but Green is very good so far.
Gah, need more listens.
-
you d-bags forgot about the survivor
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24010.0
-
I couldn't find any of these guys cd's in store on the weekend. :angry: All they had was another band called DeerHunter, but their cd's looked shit! I looked everywhere. What's the first album I should get from these guys anyway?
-
Begin with Act I. Not just because it's the best, but because it's the beginning of the story. You're in for a treat!
-
Begin with Act I. Not just because it's the best, but because it's the beginning of the story. You're in for a treat!
Alright, I might order it online. Annoying they are not in store! :sad:
-
You are in for a treat. This band is absolutely fantastic and I know you'll love it.
-
shits incredible yo. shame im not in the money at the moment, I'd be on that vinyl version. still, I've got plenty of time :smiley:
-
I've only listened to Black, Red, and Orange so far. But, SO FAR, Black is the only one that I like :(
-
I gotta be honest, Orange was really not my cup of tea at all. Hope that changes with future listens but I thought it was bo-ring.
-
Just listened to the whole box for the first time, this is so amazing!
Obviously a lot to take in at once, so I can't really pick favorite EP's or songs yet, but overall I feel like this is a 5/5 release.
-
Listened as far as the end of Green so far, lots of amazing stuff but just so much to take in. Black and Red are my favourites so far, and I love the folkyness of Green as well. But most if all I love the fact that each EP really sounds like its colour. Yellow is probably the least exciting so far, but I still really dig as it just sounds so sunny. :D
-
Listened as far as the end of Green so far, lots of amazing stuff but just so much to take in. Black and Red are my favourites so far, and I love the folkyness of Green as well. But most if all I love the fact that each EP really sounds like its colour. Yellow is probably the least exciting so far, but I still really dig as it just sounds so sunny. :D
:tup My thoughts exactly.
Also, although you guys think I'm crazy for not liking Black the most, I would like to say that This Body is probably the most sonically exciting song on the entire album.
-
You've gotten SOME points back you crazy person.
I agree with Ariich that every EP really does evoke a certain color or mood while still sounding like the Dear Hunter beyond Casey's voice. They did a very good job with this.
-
I'm not sure if Stuck On a Wire Out On a Fence really sounds like what I think of as orange, but it is also a great song. This one's going on a car CD for sure.
Edit: Also I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but is it just me or do some of these songs sound a lot more proggy than traditional TDH fare? I mean sure I get that they're supposed to be progressive, but I hear some keyboard flares that sound like old school prog.
-
Oh, that Casey. He so silly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbLj2pQ18LE
-
Anybody here hitting the Cleveland show? Looks like I'll be making a trip out there...
-
Why would you do that? Cleveland is really not worth visiting, I was just there and it's really not that exciting.
-
Apparently ALL of LATR is going there. :lol
-
Okay, but why?!?!?
-
I actually got my physical copy of Act III today, been waiting for like 3 weeks because of Import.
But it looks fairly great, it looked a bit rough at first, but then I noticed that it was intentional, seeing how the artwork looked inside and stuff, fairly cool with the post-cards and stuff.
Can't wait to spin this for my dad, I've been talking a lot about Dear Hunter and how much I love them, and he is a prog-fan as well, so I'm sure he'll love it. :tup
-
I got one of my knucklehead friends interested in TDH today and now after checking them out she texted me ''They're pretty good even though they're not on the radio''.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/005/545/OpoQQ.jpg?1302279173)
-
Here's my initial thought, which I hope changes with subsequent listens in a little more detail. There is one albums worth of really fantastic material here. While I appreciate what Casey was going for, ultimately we ended up with a good double album instead of what could have been a mind blowingly fantastic single album. Hopefully the tracks that didn't click the first time around will sound better next time and my opinion will grow.
-
I disagree with you. Personally I think there's at least 2 full albums worth of fantastic material (there's probably a little less than 3 albums worth of material).
Of course, I haven't stopped listening to this since I got it, so I've listened to everything quite a few times.
-
Okay, but why?!?!?
Because lots of LATR people live in the area and we're having an LATR after-party w/ Casey.
-
Good thing I just joined LATR because I won't feel bad about missing the Cleveland show so I don't really know anyone. Although maybe with a less fervent turnout in Pittsburgh it will be easier to smooze. I'm totally dropping your name Zep :lol You should drop mine as well so he knows who to hang out with after Pittsburgh.
-
I hope I get to meet Casey in Vienna. That would be so awesome.
-
Listening through TCS for the second time now, and I was amazed by how many songs had gotten stuck after just 1 spin, in a subtle way.
It's not like after 1 listen that I "knew" any of the songs, but now during my second listen, when a lot of the songs started, I would immediately think "hey, this is THAT song", so that was really cool. :)
I really think that all songs are good or better, this as a whole just needs way more listens before I could determine what's what, and what EP's I would prefer.
However, I do love the electronic ones (Black n Indigo is it?), but I gotta say that Orange is really catchy, "Stuck On a Wire, Out On a Fence" especially. :hat
-
Just starting on Violet. Holy shit this song is so great! :D
-
Good thing I just joined LATR because I won't feel bad about missing the Cleveland show so I don't really know anyone. Although maybe with a less fervent turnout in Pittsburgh it will be easier to smooze. I'm totally dropping your name Zep :lol You should drop mine as well so he knows who to hang out with after Pittsburgh.
Will do.
I hope I get to meet Casey in Vienna. That would be so awesome.
Just stick around for a little bit after the show. I'm sure he'll be available to chat. Just be a little patient... people tend to swarm him immediately after the show. If Casey is being mobbed just to hang out w/ Nick or Connor... those guys are both super friendly too. TDH in general is pretty much the most fan-friendly band ever. As is evidenced by this video, which is one of the coolest things I've ever experienced at a concert. This is how they ended up the show.
Watch this one first (sound quality is pretty bad, but just bear with it and watch through to the end - you'll get the picture eventually)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGouYR0qhKI (if the quality is really unbearable, the fun starts at about 3:20 into the video)
And this is how at all ended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8lUqLG0EM
-
Holy fucking god that was awesome.
-
I will be front and center for any show I go to. I will show up rediculously early Nick-style, and people will bend to my will should that be enough.
-
Commencing first listen of the Color Spectrum now. Will post what I think later.
-
Goddamn there is so much great stuff across these EPs! Second listen is even better than the first.
Really hard to tell what my favourite is so far. Violet really stood out on first listen, as did Black and Red. On second listen, everything else kinda caught up. I'll have to keep listening.
-
Rich, Indigo is the best! Give it another listen!
-
They're all the best them.
-
I just finished the Color Spectrum. It is good! It's not perfect, and I'd say the acts still pwn this, but as a big collection of EPs I like it. There's just little on it which gets me more excited than the stuff I hear on the acts.
-
...wow. That was really really good, every single song is incredibly catchy and the musicianship is great. A lot to take in, but definitely worth it!
My ranking thus far:
Green
Indigo
White
Violet
Blue
Black
Yellow
Red
Orange
...which really isn't fair because they're all really good. If Casey and his crew are ever in Virginia, I'm gonna have to see them live.
-
Heretic, they're playing in Vienna on August 14th. Several DTF members will be there including myself.
https://thedearhunter.frontgatetickets.com/
Sort of edit: tickets are only 13 bucks too.
-
Jeez, that's really cheap, I'll definitely look into that. A bit of a drive from where I am but still.
-
I have a question for all of you. Let's say that, hypothetically, Casey released all 9 EPs without assigning them a color. Would it be so easy then to say "oh yeah man, these songs totally make me think of the color green!" Without knowing what color corresponded to each EP, would it still be easy to identify them?
-
LATR IS DOWN :dangerwillrobinson:
-
Well I think artwork has some bearing on what we think of when we hear an album regardless no matter what. I mean, Addicted to me sounds like a very "white" album, Synchestra sounds "brown," Octavarium sounds "blue," and Dark Side of the Moon sounds "black" to me, and a lot of that has to do with the colors of the album covers fitting with the music and the brain making a link between them. I would have no idea what I would see if I had no artwork or knowledge of the colors to associate the songs with. I'm pretty sure the green EP would become the "folky biege EP" though. :lol
Come to think of it, Black and Red are the best ones that represent their color, with Violet coming third. I don't know how the Blue EP really sounds "blue," for example, or if the White EP really sounds "white" or not. But with the artwork/knowledge of the colors, I can definitely see how they all sound like their color (except the two I just mentioned).
-
Jeez, that's really cheap, I'll definitely look into that. A bit of a drive from where I am but still.
Can't be much further than my drive. Not an excuse.
$14.95 with the service charge (at least that's the Pittsburgh show)
-
I have a question for all of you. Let's say that, hypothetically, Casey released all 9 EPs without assigning them a color. Would it be so easy then to say "oh yeah man, these songs totally make me think of the color green!" Without knowing what color corresponded to each EP, would it still be easy to identify them?
I think that depends on the color. Black, Yellow, Green and Violet would all be pretty easy for me to guess. The others might give me more trouble.
-
I have a question for all of you. Let's say that, hypothetically, Casey released all 9 EPs without assigning them a color. Would it be so easy then to say "oh yeah man, these songs totally make me think of the color green!" Without knowing what color corresponded to each EP, would it still be easy to identify them?
I wouldn't be able to differentiate them by color, but I can pick out certain things that make them distinct. The first four songs (Black) have this really dark electronic industrial kinda sound to them. Red and Orange are kinda the same for me, both have that gritty rock/punky sound which I don't like at all. Yellow is like 50's sounding, and Green is folky. Blue is kinda the same thing but really laid back, and Indigo is electronic out the wazoo. Finally Violet is symphonic and White is like the piano ballad kinda stuff.
My only disappointment is with Red and Orange. I was hoping them to have more of that super-energetic sound from like the Procession of In Clauda Venenum. I am a bit let down there's nothing like that in the entire EP.
-
>mfw I'm listening to this for the 2nd time
(https://i.imgur.com/h3KHu.jpg)
-
Almost done with my third listen of the whole thing, and it keeps growing.
I might spin it one more time or so, then I'll probably let it rest for at least over the weekend. ;)
-
It sounds to me like some songs, such as Curse of Cynicism, have guest vocalists at certain points. Will Casey be releasing personnel info?
-
I know members of Manchester Orchestra appeared on the Red EP, but I don't know about any other officially released info about guests. There are definitely non-Casey vocalists though.
-
SD, if you got it from iTunes then it came with a 15 page booklet which has the personnel for each EP.
-
Unrelated to the new album, but Red Hands = :hefdaddy
-
It sounds to me like some songs, such as Curse of Cynicism, have guest vocalists at certain points. Will Casey be releasing personnel info?
Yeah, it's all in the booklets. The other vocalists throughout the Red EP is Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra. I think the whole band played on that EP. The band "Naive Thieves" play throughout the Yellow EP. And Casey's mother does vocals here and there through the whole thing. Not sure who else off the top of my head.
-
I agree with the sentiments here that Red is one of the weakers EPs (although still fantastic) but I really love Orange a lot. It's got that 70s Sabbath/Deep Purple Vibe and I think the guys really pulled it off well. Casey's solos on those songs are just undeniably cool.
-
I finally got the vinyls. yessssssssss
-
Because the cool kids are doing it, this is how I feel after 3 full listens:
Indigo
White
Orange
Black
Violet
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
-
People like Red too much.
-
Because the cool kids are doing it, this is how I feel after 3 full listens:
Indigo
White
Orange
Black
Violet
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Green 2nd to last? :(
Indigo rules, though.
-
Indigo
Black
Violet
White
Orange
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
-
Because the cool kids are doing it, this is how I feel after 3 full listens:
Indigo
White
Orange
Black
Violet
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Green 2nd to last? :(
Indigo rules, though.
I still really like both Green and Yellow near the bottom, this is just overall a fantastic release, no matter what EP ends up last, it's still a great one. :)
-
People dislike Yellow too much. I do approve of Letters and Zantera putting Indigo first. I think that's the only EP that's entirely made of 5 star songs.
-
Black and Violet have all 5 star songs too
-
She's Always Singing is such a lovely little ditty.
-
Tentatively:
Black
Violet
Red
Green
Indigo
Orange
White
Yellow
Blue
-
Indigo
White
Black
Violet
Yellow
Blue
Orange
Green
Red
-
Re-arranging mine slightly:
Indigo
Black
Orange
White
Violet
Blue
Yellow
Red
Green
-
Indigo seems to be the favourite overall here, so I'll give that a spin later to see if I wanna bother with the rest.
-
Indigo is pretty different to the rest. Your logic is flawed.
-
Indigo seems to be the favourite overall here, so I'll give that a spin later to see if I wanna bother with the rest.
Nononono. You listen to the whole box obviously.
-
Indigo is pretty different to the rest. Your logic is flawed.
Oh, I thought it was just the favourite, but if it's different then I guess it won't really be indicative of the rest. Fair enough.
-
All EP's are different from each other obviously, everyone has their unique sound, much like The Alchemy Index by Thrice.
-
The thing is though, there wasn't anything on the 11 track sampler that made me really want to hear more, and that had at least one track from every EP. With The Alchemy Index, as soon as I'd heard the first track of each EP I was desperate to hear more, and that's not really the case here.
I would say flame shield, but there wouldn't be any point.
-
Well, I feel like dismissing something because you heard a SAMPLER is rather lame.
I give new albums at least 4-5 spins before I make up my mind, but this one didn't even require that many spins, it really falls under the category of 'growing'-music.
So check the whole thing out, it's quite easily my favorite album released this year, and judging by some other here, I'm not alone in thinking that. :)
-
I will give it a listen, but I'm not really being lazy in dismissing it as literally nothing remotely made me want to hear more out of the 11.
Flame shield really is on now. :lol
(plus, it'll be hard pushed to top Bon Iver, Bon Iver for me)
-
People dislike Yellow too much.
This.
She's Always Singing is such a lovely little ditty.
and this.
and Indigo isn't in my top 5, but then there really isn't much separation between the top 5, just splitting hairs. Maybe I need to start listening to the EPs individually instead of straight through as well.
I'm going to do something different...post my favorite song from each color based on memory (I haven't listened in the last 7 hours, so I'm looking at the lists and trying to remember which songs I dug the most)
Black - Take More Than You Need
Red - I Couldn't Do It Alone
Orange - ???
Yellow - She's Always Singing
Green - The Inheritance
Blue - ???
Indigo - ???
Violet - Lillian
White - Home
I guess that makes Orange, Blue, and Indigo my three bottom ones for now.
-
Tom, I've noticed that you're pretty lazy...
Ulver was "meh" and you didn't check it out more, and now this...
Seriously, stop being such a slacker and get things done! :biggrin:
-
I'd rather re-listen to other great 2011 albums and get into them more, than pursue one that didn't grab me at all, at least for now.
-
After 3 listens The Color Spectrum is definitely my favourite album of the year so far.
-
Bah it's your loss.
Following DTVT's example, I'll try to choose my favorites from the EP's:
Black - Filth and Squalor/Take More Then You Need/This Body (I honestly can't pick, GG.)
Red - I Couldn't Do It Alone
Orange - Stuck On a Wire Out on a Fence/Echo (hard to pick)
Yellow - She's Always Singing
Green - Crow and Cackle
Blue - The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs/Trapdoor (it's another tie)
Indigo - Mandala
Violet - Lillian
White - Lost But Not All Gone
Also, agree that Yellow is better then it's ranking, if I rank the EP's again tomorrow, it will probably be higher.
-
I'm gonna wait and listen a bit more before I try revising my rankings, but I can pick out my favorites from each EP
Black-Never Forgive Never Forget/Filth and Squalor/This Body
Red-Deny it All
Orange-Stuck on a Wire out on a Fence
Yellow-A Sua Voz/Misplaced Devotion
Green-Crow and Cackle
Blue-Trapdoor
Indigo-What Time Taught Us/Progress/Therma
Violet-Mr. Malum/Lillian
White-Home
-
Black - Never Forgive Never Forget/This Body
Red - Deny It All
Orange - Echo
Yellow - Misplaced Devotion
Green - The Inheritance
Blue - The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo - Progress
Violet - Lillian
White - No God
After 3 listens The Color Spectrum is definitely my favourite album of the year so far.
I like this.
-
Black: This Body
Red: We've Got a Score to Settle
Orange: A Sea of Solid Earth
Yellow: Misplaced Devotion
Green: Crow and Cackle
Blue: The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo: Mandala
Violet: Too Late
White: No God
-
After 3 listens The Color Spectrum is definitely my favourite album of the year so far.
Absolutely agreed, to the point where I'm not sure I want DT11 to beat it out.
-
Favorite songs:
Black: This Body
Red: I Couldn't Do it Alone
Orange: But There's Wolves?
Yellow: She's Always Singing
Green: The Canopy
Blue: The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo: Mandala
Violet: Mr. Malum
White: Fall and Flee
I absolutely love the groove of I Couldn't Do it Alone. The Canopy is really upbeat and just puts a smile on my face, Mr. Malum is insane and I love the weird vibe it gives off. And I absolutely adore the end of The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs.
-
Favorite songs:
Black: This Body
Red: I Couldn't Do it Alone
Orange: But There's Wolves?
Yellow: She's Always Singing
Green: The Canopy
Blue: The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo: Mandala
Violet: Mr. Malum
White: Fall and Flee
I absolutely love the groove of I Couldn't Do it Alone. The Canopy is really upbeat and just puts a smile on my face, Mr. Malum is insane and I love the weird vibe it gives off. And I absolutely adore the end of The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs.
Almost exactly the same for me, except for White I choose Lost But Not All Gone, Deny it All for Red, and Lillian in Violet.
-
Another new observation: Blue EP isn't *bad* but it is rather unmemorable.
-
Blue is fantastic.
-
Great: Indigo, Yellow
Good: Black, Blue, Green, White, Violet
Meh: Red, Orange
-
pretty good: red
others: haven't really listened to them
overall: a pile of shit
-
My early favorite is Red, followed by Black.
-
hey i listened to 30 seconds of the first track and its the best album ever my favorite album ever im sure of this
its the best album ever along with the new dredg and new bon iver and new devin townsend oh hang on a second but no all those albums suck now theyre too old but im totally right in saying this because i am and ill love it forever
TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH TDH
-
Golly, do you have to be a dick about it?
-
I saw that edit.
-
Golly, do you have to be a dick about it?
Oh, lighten up.
-
Golly, do you have to be a dick about it?
Seth, knock that shit off. Everyone play nice.
-
Its funny because its true. :P
-
Blue is fantastic.
I don't mean it as a negative, but more like an absence of a positive. It goes by and before I know it, it's over, and I don't even remember it.
-
I've really warmed up it, actually. It's certainly not the most memorable of the EPs nor the most "wow"-inducing one, but I've really grown to appreciate its subtlety. I think it'd be best enjoyed out at sea at night or something.
-
Agreed, the color "blue" really does suit the songs. Most of the colors, do, really.
-
I've really warmed up it, actually. It's certainly not the most memorable of the EPs nor the most "wow"-inducing one, but I've really grown to appreciate its subtlety. I think it'd be best enjoyed out at sea at night or something.
You're probably right, and I can definitely see the possibility of its having the most effect in a certain proper atmosphere.
-
I'm the same as SD with Blue. It's good, but not hugely memorable, and seems to have less of an identity than the others. The bluesy first track is great, but after that it's kinda nothingy.
-
The Collapse of The Great Tide Cliffs is one of the best songs on the album :angry:
-
Blue really is great.
I love the oceanic/chilled out-vibe that it has, and it really sounds like an EP I would listen to if I would go out on a boat or something.
Or just great summer-music if I'm on a beach or something. ;)
-
that's what yellow is for you dick
-
Well, yellow sounds rather... hard to describe, but I guess that would work well on a summer day as well.
Maybe more if I'm spending the summer day outside on the grass, meanwhile Blue really needs some sort of water-source. :biggrin:
-
Well, yellow sounds rather... hard to describe, but I guess that would work well on a summer day as well.
Maybe more if I'm spending the summer day outside on the grass, meanwhile Blue really needs some sort of water-source. :biggrin:
Yup, yellow is more picnics and hotdogs and baseball games. Blue is the beach one. Sonata got it wrong as usual.
-
SO IM JUST LISTENING TO BLACK ON REPEAT
RAINBOWS ARE OVERRATED
YEA
-
Well, yellow sounds rather... hard to describe, but I guess that would work well on a summer day as well.
Maybe more if I'm spending the summer day outside on the grass
how about green then
-
Well, yellow sounds rather... hard to describe, but I guess that would work well on a summer day as well.
Maybe more if I'm spending the summer day outside on the grass
how about green then
Green would probably be smoking grass. =D
Anyhow, Blue is much better then people give it credit for.
Just listening through the box for the 5th time, and every song on Blue is really good.
-
I would say in general that Yellow, Green, and Blue are all summer EPs. All of them are either chilled out or bright and sunny in some way, so any one will do.
-
So I just listened to Blue with Rainymood playing in the background and it was one of the most glorious things I've ever heard.
-
Rainymood?
Edit: Whoooa.... :o
-
Yellow is playing games on the beach.
Green is sitting outside a country pub enjoying a refreshing pint.
Blue is more melancholy and reminds me of chilling out on a warm evening.
So yeah all three are quite summery.
-
Ooh scrap that, definitely more rainy evening than warm one! Finally that EP's identity makes sense to me!
-
I'm actually about to try the latter two songs with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjciQMz_irU
-
So, I think I can have a go at favourite songs now, although it's definitely subject to change:
Black: Filth and Squalor.
Red: I Couldn't Do It Alone
Orange: A Sea of Solid Earth
Yellow: Misplaced Devotion
Green: Crow and Cackle
Blue: The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs (this one just hit me today)
Indigo: Mandala
Violet: OH GOD I CAN'T DECIDE BETWEEN MR. MALUM AND LILLIAN.
White: Fall and Flee
-
So I've listened to 5 of them so far...
Black
Violet
Indigo
Green
Red
Though I think my favorite song between the five is Lillian.
-
new rankings
White
Black
Blue
Indigo
Violet
Yellow
Green
Orange
Red
-
Got three of my friends into the Dear Hunter last night by showing them a few of the Color Spectrum songs. :metal
I'm still in love with the Canopy, it's such a happy track.
-
Progress is such a great song. :heart
-
Blue with Rainymood.
I'm sold.
-
It's raining like a bitch tonight, so I'm listening to Blue. Definitely going up in my estimation. :D
-
THEY ARE ALL SO GOOD I CANNOT TAKE THIS AGH!!!!
*furiously masturbates*
-
I actually can't believe how good this album is.
-
Seriously. Most album releases in my life have been a huge burst of awesomeness that fades away with time. This time around I loved three EPs and was meh about the rest, and now I love all of them.
-
https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=77951
Still holds a 4.6 average on sputnik. That's ridiculous.
-
It's holding a 4.21 on RYM, which is really really good. Only 38 ratings so far, but the average has actually been increasing as time goes on! :tup
-
Man, after this, it'll almost be a shame to see them go back to their "usual" style with Act IV.
They should really do an album of all electronic stuff, in the vein of Black and Indigo.
-
I think I remember Casey saying that some of the elements of this album may carry over to the Act series, though it will mostly be in a similar vein to the previous ones.
-
Also, TDH is in the top 5 artists on progarchives. Didn't see that one coming. :lol :lol
https://www.progarchives.com/
-
It's so thrilling to follow their successes in the wake of this album these past few (and upcoming!) weeks :)
-
I've listened to Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, and half of Green so far. I cannot believe how good this is.
Can't wait to hear what all the fuss around Blue and Indigo is about!
-
I think I remember Casey saying that some of the elements of this album may carry over to the Act series, though it will mostly be in a similar vein to the previous ones.
Yeah I think it needs to stay mostly in line with the others, but the most important thing is that the music fits the story. A large part of what makes them so amazing is that the music is perfect for what is happening in the narrative.
Anyway, revised rankings:
Violet
Black
Red
Green
White
Indigo
Orange
Yellow
Blue
But it's all amazing!
-
Which songs would those of you who've listened to the complete collection say sound the most like they belong an Act?
-
Probably the songs on Violet and White. They're the most typical TDH stylistically, if that makes sense.
-
I would've actually said Deny It All and some of the Orange EP.
-
Out of the ones I've heard, Lost But Not All Gone seems pretty classic-TDH.
-
So my plan has been to wait until I have a few more dollars set aside and just get the full Color Spectrum set, but patience has never been my strong suit. If I were to grab a few of the eps now to tide me over, which one(s) should I get? Or is getting the full set the only way to go? My favorite of the main series is probably Act I if that makes any difference, but what I'm hearing about a more electronic sound on a few of the eps intrigues me...
-
You gotta get the full thing. I do listen to them separately sometimes, but the best way to experience them is from beginning to end.
-
I think the BEST way to listen is to get the full set... but if you're only getting a few, the electronic sound is most prevalent on Black and Indigo and the one that sounds most like Act I era TDH is Violet, so those 3 might be a good starting point.
-
I don't know what it's like there, but here in the UK the full set is only the price of 2 or 3 EPs. You might as well get the full lot.
-
Whaaaaat? On amazon each individual EP is $3.96, and the full set is $34.99.
-
Same thing on iTunes.
-
Ah it's changed here. It was £6.99 per EP or around £14 for the whole thing, but now it's £3.16 per EP and the complete collection isn't available on Amazon. Although that could be due to the problems with the glitchy files!
EDIT: On play.com it's still £6.99 per EP or £6.99 for the complete collection. Madness! Although again the glitchy files make it not worth it.
-
That sounds very strange. Are you sure the cheaper price isn't for the 11-track version? I've seen that getting mixed up in a few places...
-
fjdsafasdfsadfas
This is so amazing
-
fjdsafasdfsadfas
This is so amazing
:hat :hat
-
I think my love of this is growing exponentially with each listen. I'm in the process of writing an in-depth review, so I'm quickly becoming more and more intimately familiar with all of these songs... and I don't ever want to leave.
-
I wasn't a huge fan of TDH before this, but now that Zack showed me the Color Spectrum, I can tell this has a really good chance of being in my top 15 albums ever.
And now I am going to see them in August. :hat
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24159.0
Also, Mike is now ONE OF US, ONE OF US.
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24159.0
Also, Mike is now ONE OF US, ONE OF US.
Does that mean I get an invite to this year's Christmas orgy?/
-
Does that mean I get an invite to this year's Christmas orgy?/
The theme is actually Dear Hunter Orgy this year, but yes, you're invited.
-
I wasn't a huge fan of TDH before this, but now that Zack showed me the Color Spectrum, I can tell this has a really good chance of being in my top 15 albums ever.
And now I am going to see them in August. :hat
This was me before the Color Spectrum. 'Twas just a casual fan, but the insane diversity of this album is just wonderful.
-
Does that mean I get an invite to this year's Christmas orgy?/
The theme is actually Dear Hunter Orgy this year, but yes, you're invited.
can i cum?
-
I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.
-
I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.
its worth it
-
... if it is as good as you guys are saying...
It's better.
-
I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.
its worth it
Really seems like it, it's just I wanted to get acquainted with the Act albums first...but this may be the better purchase for now.
... if it is as good as you guys are saying...
It's better.
Oh boy!
-
I listened to all of The Color Spectrum today. It was pretty cool. I actually like it way more than everything else I've heard by The Dear Hunter. Not sure why; I just did.
Indigo and Violet are by far my favorites upon first listen.
-
$35 to spend on Amazon in one shot is more than I can afford right now...thinking about buying one or two of the colors to start. WHAT TWO SHOULD I GET
-
Black and Indigo
-
I just saw that these guys are playing at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.. I've been to some shows there and I'm thinking of going but I don't know anything about these guys... Everyone here seems to like them.. Who are they and what kind of stuff do they play?
-
I would describe them as progressive rock/indie rock. Their first 3 "Acts" (albums) are part of a concept series that ZeppelinDT can explain to you better.
Basically they're the best thing since sliced bread and you should go see them.
-
There's so many genres explored on the Color Spectrum that I just label it as progressive rock, yeah.
Definitely check em' out, they're great.
-
Calling The Dear Hunter "indie rock" is about as unfair as calling Coheed and Cambria "emo." They're a progressive rock band, full stop. Their official website even says so. ;)
https://thedearhunter.com/about/?PHPSESSID=95d8780c9ba930520d50b8db08cdd425
The Dear Hunter is a progressive rock band consisting of singer/writer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Casey Crescenzo and drummer Nick Crescenzo.
-
Black and Indigo
Black is one of the greatest things I've ever heard
Ever
-
Even though this latest release is quite progressive in the true sense of the word, ironically it's not very prog. Though genre tags are pretty useless...I'd imagine TCS appealing more to indie-heads than prog-heads.
-
Even though this latest release is quite progressive in the true sense of the word, ironically it's not very prog. Though genre tags are pretty useless...I'd imagine TCS appealing more to indie-heads than prog-heads.
This.
-
Oh yeah, no doubt there's some crossover. I was just saying that calling them an indie rock band doesn't do them or their music justice.
-
Yeah, it's like calling Drew a gas salesman. He doesn't just sell gas. He sells propane (which can be a guess or a liquid) AND propane accessories.
-
....And don't you forget it!
-
Man, I really wish I felt that this album (I'll just call it an album rather than series of EPs or whatever) is as good as many of you do. I like it and it's obviously very good, but so far I'd say it doesn't compare to the Acts. Part of it is that I just don't have the time to sit down and listen to it straight through or really more than a couple songs at a time. Maybe that would help me like it better. I don't know... it's just missing something that all three Acts had. Can't really describe it.
-
I don't like it any more or less than the Acts. It's a completely different kind of work and so not really comparable.
-
Man, I really wish I felt that this album (I'll just call it an album rather than series of EPs or whatever) is as good as many of you do. I like it and it's obviously very good, but so far I'd say it doesn't compare to the Acts. Part of it is that I just don't have the time to sit down and listen to it straight through or really more than a couple songs at a time. Maybe that would help me like it better. I don't know... it's just missing something that all three Acts had. Can't really describe it.
Don't worry, some of these guys see an album come out and they announce that its the best thing ever and then stop talking about it after a week. This is no different. ;)
I also understand that its a bit too long to sit through in one go, and the music itself isn't really comparable to the Acts (except for Orange, White, and Violet, I think) but I like the Acts more because they're more concise and connected and really give you a full album experience where every song is great, while TCS has some fantastic songs, but also a lot of "just okay" songs as well.
-
while TCS has some fantastic songs, but also a lot of "just okay" songs as well.
I think this is part of the reason I don't like it as much. The only song on all three Acts that I think is "just OK" is Go Get Your Gun. So hearing new TDH material that I would consider "just OK" brings it down for me. I guess I need to get over my initial disappointment that this wasn't the greatest thing they'd put out and appreciate it for what it is.
-
I think a lot of it might also take some growing. I've listened through the entire set maybe 4 or 5 times so far, and I still feel like I've only just barely scratched the surface. I dedicated a good chuck of my day yesterday solely to TCS, and only after doing that did I really even begin to feel like I was "getting" it.
-
The second half of Tripping in Triplets is so beautiful. The strings and horns... <3
As of now:
Blue
White
Green
Violet
Red/Black
Yellow
Indigo
Orange
-
Blue first and Indigo second-to-last?
wut
-
I don't know what your guys' deal with blue is.
-
Black and Indigo
Everyone think this is a good start?
-
I certainly do. If you haven't heard TDH before though it'll be misleading as to their general sound. For that, replace Black with Violet. If you know what TDH normally does then go with the two you've quoted.
-
I'd replace either black or indigo with white or violet.
-
I've got a pretty good idea I think. Ariich sent me a TDH in my roulette.
The Acts have somewhat of an energetic feel, passionate vocals, tight musicianship that leans toward "indie" but is also progressive. At least I think, I'm not that familiar with them.
-
Then listen to Indigo and Violet.
-
Indigo and Violet it is!
-
They are not in essence an indie band, but they do carry around that indie aesthetic both in look and sound. And honestly, prog could use something like indie to make it progressive again.
-
With this whole indie prog tag people are giving these guys, are there any/many similar sounding bands about so I can get a vague picture of how they sound? I used to listen to alot of "indie" but its' a pretty broad term these days.
-
When trying to actually describe the music, indie is pretty much like pop in that the tag is useless.
-
When trying to actually describe the music, indie is pretty much like pop in that the tag is useless.
Indeed, so a more specific description would be useful to me.
-
The best way to describe TDH is Early-twentieth-century-don't-fall-in-love-with-a-prostitutecore
-
One of the great things about having so many songs is that some songs click early, and some click later. Like today, The Dead Don't Starve just clicked. I know we're all prone to hyperbole when it comes to new albums, but seriously I haven't been so rapt by an album on its first listen since *drumroll* Images & Words, my all-time favorite album. So...yeah, TCS is special.
-
With this whole indie prog tag people are giving these guys, are there any/many similar sounding bands about so I can get a vague picture of how they sound? I used to listen to alot of "indie" but its' a pretty broad term these days.
How about you just listen to it and forget labels?
The Church and the Dime - https://grooveshark.com/s/The+Church+And+The+Dime/Fprat?src=5
In Cauda Venenum - https://grooveshark.com/s/In+Cauda+Venenum/25UDz8?src=5
Or from the new release:
This Body (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX3AY8SeUpo)
We've Got a Score to Settle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fIgwS6PX4M)
-
And She's Always Singing and all of Blue.
-
Yeah, I don't get why people dislike Blue. I think it's probably one of the better EPs.
The only one I didn't care for too much was Red.
-
I think Blue just takes a little more time and exposure to get into. For the most part the songs on there are the kind that need to settle in and gestate before fully blossoming, rather than the kind that just hit you right away.
Also -
When trying to actually describe the music, indie is pretty much like pop in that the tag is useless.
Indeed, so a more specific description would be useful to me.
I think the best way to get a sense of what they sound like is to just listen to The Lake and The River: https://grooveshark.com/s/The+Lake+And+The+River/Fprc5?src=5
Might not necessarily be the best "introduction to the band" song, but it contains pretty much all of the elements that make The Dear Hunter who they are.
-
Finally got my hands on The Color Spectrum, all I've got to say is: I always knew that the damned would inherit the earth!
-
Guys, I had to edit a couple of posts (including Zep's :P) to replace unofficial youtube links with legal Grooveshark ones. Glaurung's official Triple Crown Records ones are cool though.
But seriously, how hard can it be to just open up Grooveshark and find links there instead?
-
YOU HAVE NO IDEA RICH
-
:facepalm:
:blush
-
Does Filth and Squalor remind anyone else of dubstep?
-
Speaking of Filth and Squalor...
[14:51] casey: ants are fairly resilient
[14:51] casey: phsically
[14:51] casey: emotionally
[14:52] casey: i played filth and squalor on loop for 5 days in a tank filled with ants
[14:52] casey: by the end
[14:52] casey: they just hung their heads and said
[14:52] casey: this colony sucks.
[14:53] casey: no lie.
-
Does Filth and Squalor remind anyone else of dubstep?
No, because dubstep is awful and The Dear Hunter is not.
-
Somehow I knew you'd want to provide input on that subject. By the way, the song has two of the three main components of dubstep. Wobble bass and a two-step beat. If it were 140 bpm then it would officially be dubstep.
-
Somehow I knew you'd want to provide input on that subject. By the way, the song has two of the three main components of dubstep. Wobble bass and a two-step beat. If it were 140 bpm then it would officially be dubstep.
Regardless, it really doesn't have much of a dubby feel.
-
I wish it did.
-
Thank god it doesn't.
-
Speaking of Filth and Squalor...
[14:51] casey: ants are fairly resilient
[14:51] casey: phsically
[14:51] casey: emotionally
[14:52] casey: i played filth and squalor on loop for 5 days in a tank filled with ants
[14:52] casey: by the end
[14:52] casey: they just hung their heads and said
[14:52] casey: this colony sucks.
[14:53] casey: no lie.
That's awesome. :lol
-
Yeah, that Casey is one silly fella.
-
Jamesman approves of Indigo and Violet thus far.
-
zxlkho approves of Jamesman's approval.
-
www.wpapu.com - Black on tonight's show.
-
This made my day:
(https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/froggy526/IMG00041-20110620-1405.jpg)
Not only the fact that FYE carries the album, but that it's displayed in the front of the store, on the Hot New Music rack.
-
YES! That's awesome. It looks like a few people bought it too.
-
Nice! I'm going to FYE tomorrow to pick up the new August Burns Red, I'll have to check and see if they have TDH on display.
-
Indigo = Electronic, I take it? Second listen through is great, I am loving this!
-
Oh man, I'm sure I can't find it anywhere here in this small meaningless country..Need to order it overseas.
-
White
Blue
Black
Violet
Indigo
Yellow
Green
Orange
Red
Favorite songs include
1. "The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs" (This is easily the best song I've heard released in 2011 so far)
2. "No God"
3. "Look Away"
4. "Misplaced Devotion"
5. "Take More Than You Need"
-
5. "Take More Than You Need"
...Seriously?
Whatever man. :lol
-
My somewhat overly comprehensive review of The Color Spectrum:
https://lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=2501
-
Put the review on Sputnik dude.
-
Good stuff Chris. I enjoyed reading that; it made me see many of the songs from a new perspective. :tup
-
Anyone notice the spectacular drumming on Take More Than You Need?
Also, A Sea Of Solid Earth is awesome.
-
Some new insight into the Acts storyline from the man himself:
[22:00] casey: ms leading was a dirty whore.
[22:00] casey: im sorry
[22:00] casey: a retarded whore.
-
Just listened to White. Came in my pants.
-
Just listened to White. Came in my pants.
Fitting, eh? :lol
-
I'm really glad to see that there's so much interest in The Dear Hunter here as well. This community and 5/8 split just as The Dear Hunter were in the formative stages of getting recognition among our userbase. I suppose strong word-of-mouth and avid promotion from people like Soundscape, Ariich, and ZeppelinDT have kept interest high which is awesome.
This band is honestly on the verge of something big. They just need for that bit of "press" or whatever to pick them up and sweep them along. Pitchfork has yet to run a piece on ANY of their albums but I'm certain the publicity would do them a lot of good. (it was nice to see a positive review on Sputnik Music). Combine that with maybe a spot on Jimmy Fallon and BAM. There's no reason they couldn't be picked by a wave just like Fleet Foxes and other recent indie darlings have been. (in b4 somebody says "but I want this band to stay small and special so I can see them at small clubs!!")
I don't like it any more or less than the Acts. It's a completely different kind of work and so not really comparable.
You've said a lot in this thread that I agree with but this hits the nail on the head.
I listened through all three Acts today. There's something... incomparable, between the two. Acts I-III are among my favorite albums of all time and have many of my favorite songs. The best songs among them are towering works that most of the songs on The Color Spectrum could never match, one-on-one (ONE ON.... OOOONNNEEEE! ok sorry). Think about that for a second - deep down you can already tell that none of these songs stacks up to a "City Escape" or a "Red Hands". And yet, I love The Color Spectrum *so* much for what it is. It's quintessentially The Dear Hunter, and at the same time sounds "nothing like them" (mostly). Almost as though it's a new band. They've pushed into so much new territory.
It's just odd... I wouldn't even put it on the same plane as Act I or Act II, which I'd take to a desert island with me, and yet I give this work 5 stars as well. There's just such a wealth of good material. 36 songs, and the closest I come to "disliking" one is No God, simply for its amateurish lyrics. I think my rating comes more from the fact that my expectations were obliterated and I didn't expect such a massive treat from my favorite band at once.
Now for the obligatory "nobody will read this" part of my post (or maybe that was above?)
1. Orange (favorite cut - Echo)
2. Violet (Lillian - also the best overall)
3. Black (Take More Than You Need)
4. Yellow (Misplaced Devotion)
5. Indigo (Progress/Therma)
6. Green (The Canopy)
7. White (Lost But Not All Gone - in 7/8, fuck yeah!)
8. Blue (Tripping in Triplets, though the end of The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs is the most climactic and orgasmic moment on the album)
9. Red (We've Got a Score to Settle)
(but none of them are bad)
-
5. "Take More Than You Need"
...Seriously?
Whatever man. :lol
Listen to that guitar solo again, bro.
Also, re: the compilation: I'm glad that they've got SOME kind of CD SKU to stock shelves with, but the reaction from most people (in this thread, as well as most people I heard talking about this release before it "officially" came out) has been that the compilation is underwhelming, loses people's attention, etc. I can see that. It's one thing to say "oh well they just didn't pick the best songs" (I'd have swapped out at least 6 of them), but really, a lot of the joy of listening to this record comes from the experience of moving between all the sounds and styles, while getting enough (15-20 minutes) in each to really settle in and absorb that sonic space. If you take away the scope and breadth of the work, even if you had the 11 best songs on one disc, it loses *so much* of its impact that it makes it seem like just another album.
It will be bittersweet that a number of people get it off the shelf that way - YAY they are introduced to The Dear Hunter, but BOO that they'll have no idea what they're missing.
-
Really good to see you here Aaron, and great posts! Completely agree about the sampler CD just not being the same. The thing that I love most about TCS is the way each EP has its own feel, its own identity. Take that away and it would still be excellent, but it wouldn't be such a masterpiece.
I also pretty much agree that there's no reason they couldn't now make it big with the right promotion. As a whole TCS is a huge work, but the songs themselves are so accessible.
-
Yellow is the best morning music ever.
-
Yellow is the best morning music ever.
First time I listened to it was while taking a walk at 5 A.M too, so fitting. Put me in the happiest mood I've ever been in
-
I can't find TCS anywhere in this freaking country. What do?
-
get a mac
or order it online. I'm sure there would be many European distributors that would ship to Finland. You might have to pay a few dollars more though.
-
This band is honestly on the verge of something big.
While I sincerely hope you're right, I don't think this is the case. Let's face it, The Dear Hunter has now been around for several years and have released basically 4 albums. It's not like they're just starting out. They've been touring and supporting other bands with similar music style and they still haven't really caught on. Heck, Red Hands is probably the most radio friendly song they've ever done (and one of their best songs) and that didn't really get them anywhere.
Like I said, I hope you're right. I would love to see TDH get the recognition they deserve. Or at least get to the point where they have enough of a fanbase to actually make some money. I just don't see it happening unfortunately. Their music is just not quite indie, not quite prog, not quite anything. All of us here love them for that, but it makes it hard to really break through in any particular crowd.
-
Combine that with maybe a spot on Jimmy Fallon and BAM.
Interesting that you say that. On the Dear Hunter forum we're actually right in the middle of putting together a campaign to get TDH on Fallon. We've already mentioned it to Casey and at the moment we're just waiting on a response from their booking agent to put together a practical strategy. There's already a small FB group up and running for it too. We're hoping to hear back soon so we can take it to the next step.
This band is honestly on the verge of something big.
While I sincerely hope you're right, I don't think this is the case. Let's face it, The Dear Hunter has now been around for several years and have released basically 4 albums. It's not like they're just starting out. They've been touring and supporting other bands with similar music style and they still haven't really caught on. Heck, Red Hands is probably the most radio friendly song they've ever done (and one of their best songs) and that didn't really get them anywhere.
Like I said, I hope you're right. I would love to see TDH get the recognition they deserve. Or at least get to the point where they have enough of a fanbase to actually make some money. I just don't see it happening unfortunately. Their music is just not quite indie, not quite prog, not quite anything. All of us here love them for that, but it makes it hard to really break through in any particular crowd.
I hear what you're saying, but if there's a time for them to break, I think it's now. While they have been around for a few years, it really hasn't been THAT long, and I feel like the Acts stuff, while stellar in quality, is probably a little overwhelming for the average listener. The Color Spectrum is an entirely different world, and imo is the sort of thing that's FAR more likely to appeal to a much wider audience. It's so diverse that there's pretty much something for everyone, and there are a lot of great tracks that have that "single" quality. While Red Hands is a great, catchy song, I feel like it's not as immediately accessible as some of the colors stuff. But there are tons of songs on the Color Spectrum that I could very easily see becoming instantly popular. (E.g., "The Canopy"; "Stuck On A Wire, Out On A Fence", "Misplaced Devotion", "The Inheritance", etc...)
I've been handing out in turntable.fm trying to play some of these tunes in "indie" rooms and I've been getting a really positive response so far.
-
Combine that with maybe a spot on Jimmy Fallon and BAM.
Interesting that you say that. On the Dear Hunter forum we're actually right in the middle of putting together a campaign to get TDH on Fallon. We've already mentioned it to Casey and at the moment we're just waiting on a response from their booking agent to put together a practical strategy. There's already a small FB group up and running for it too. We're hoping to hear back soon so we can take it to the next step.
This band is honestly on the verge of something big.
While I sincerely hope you're right, I don't think this is the case. Let's face it, The Dear Hunter has now been around for several years and have released basically 4 albums. It's not like they're just starting out. They've been touring and supporting other bands with similar music style and they still haven't really caught on. Heck, Red Hands is probably the most radio friendly song they've ever done (and one of their best songs) and that didn't really get them anywhere.
Like I said, I hope you're right. I would love to see TDH get the recognition they deserve. Or at least get to the point where they have enough of a fanbase to actually make some money. I just don't see it happening unfortunately. Their music is just not quite indie, not quite prog, not quite anything. All of us here love them for that, but it makes it hard to really break through in any particular crowd.
I hear what you're saying, but if there's a time for them to break, I think it's now. While they have been around for a few years, it really hasn't been THAT long, and I feel like the Acts stuff, while stellar in quality, is probably a little overwhelming for the average listener. The Color Spectrum is an entirely different world, and imo is the sort of thing that's FAR more likely to appeal to a much wider audience. It's so diverse that there's pretty much something for everyone, and there are a lot of great tracks that have that "single" quality. While Red Hands is a great, catchy song, I feel like it's not as immediately accessible as some of the colors stuff. But there are tons of songs on the Color Spectrum that I could very easily see becoming instantly popular. (E.g., "The Canopy"; "Stuck On A Wire, Out On A Fence", "Misplaced Devotion", "The Inheritance", etc...)
I've been handing out in turntable.fm trying to play some of these tunes in "indie" rooms and I've been getting a really positive response so far.
:omg: LINK PLZ!
-
The Color Spectrum is an entirely different world, and imo is the sort of thing that's FAR more likely to appeal to a much wider audience.
I agree that it's diverse, but it's also 36 freaking tracks! That's awesome for TDH lovers like us, but can be very daunting for new fans. Hopefully people will hear samples of one of the colors they like and pick up the rest from that color, then expand into the other stuff. I'm not sure I'd agree that it's more accessible than the Acts (certain tracks maybe, but a 9 EP set will rarely be as accessible as a single album or EP), but it doesn't really matter.
I agree that getting exposure from Fallon or a similar type of show would be great. TDH deserves all the success in the world and I hope they get it! They are a freaking amazing band.
-
I've been handing out in turntable.fm trying to play some of these tunes in "indie" rooms and I've been getting a really positive response so far.
I keep getting emails telling me you've entered indie rooms. Normally I'd look for a way to stop getting so many emails, but the names of some of those rooms are enough to make me keep wanting to receive them.
-
The Color Spectrum is an entirely different world, and imo is the sort of thing that's FAR more likely to appeal to a much wider audience.
I agree that it's diverse, but it's also 36 freaking tracks! That's awesome for TDH lovers like us, but can be very daunting for new fans. Hopefully people will hear samples of one of the colors they like and pick up the rest from that color, then expand into the other stuff. I'm not sure I'd agree that it's more accessible than the Acts (certain tracks maybe, but a 9 EP set will rarely be as accessible as a single album or EP), but it doesn't really matter.
I agree that getting exposure from Fallon or a similar type of show would be great. TDH deserves all the success in the world and I hope they get it! They are a freaking amazing band.
No it's non-conformist. The hipsters will love it.
-
I haven't done this song-by-song yet, but I hear some Weezer and Nirvana influence somewhere on Red and some Incubus/Hoobastank on Orange.
-
:omg: LINK PLZ!
www.turntable.fm
It's still invite-only, so you can only get in if you either have an invite, or have a facebook friend who's gotten an invite. I'm only in because somebody I know on fb got in, but hopefully I'll have my own invite soon enough.
The Color Spectrum is an entirely different world, and imo is the sort of thing that's FAR more likely to appeal to a much wider audience.
I agree that it's diverse, but it's also 36 freaking tracks! That's awesome for TDH lovers like us, but can be very daunting for new fans. Hopefully people will hear samples of one of the colors they like and pick up the rest from that color, then expand into the other stuff. I'm not sure I'd agree that it's more accessible than the Acts (certain tracks maybe, but a 9 EP set will rarely be as accessible as a single album or EP), but it doesn't really matter.
I agree that getting exposure from Fallon or a similar type of show would be great. TDH deserves all the success in the world and I hope they get it! They are a freaking amazing band.
Well, my point is really more that it's accessible on a song level. There are TONS of great individual songs that are immediately catchy and a bit more straightforward. And that are standalone tracks that work perfectly well without any context.
And yeah, I guess if you look at it as one giant 36-song collection, it's overwhelming. But I think they did it in a way that will let people look it at as nine individual EP's, where you can just enjoy it on a song or single EP level, and then if you want to go deeper, you can immerse yourself in the full project. Maybe it's just my skewed perspective, but I've always thought of the "Acts" stuff as the sort of the thing that your really need to approach as a whole, whereas with The Color Spectrum I feel like there's a lot more room for breaking it down and separating it.
-
Maybe it's just my skewed perspective, but I've always thought of the "Acts" stuff as the sort of the thing that your really need to approach as a whole, whereas with The Color Spectrum I feel like there's a lot more room for breaking it down and separating it.
I can buy that.
-
Everyone who I've let hear "the Canopy" has loved every second of it, so I'm certain it would appeal to a lot of people. That song isn't very representative of TDH's sound, though, (other than the Green EP itself,) so that might confuse people who look the band up who are expecting a more "folky" sound.
Overall, I find the Color Spectrum to be right on par with the Acts, at least for me. It has so much diversity and appeal that I don't have to listen from the first track to the last and can just pick a song that I'm in the mood for. It's just a good, good album.
-
This band is honestly on the verge of something big.
While I sincerely hope you're right, I don't think this is the case. Let's face it, The Dear Hunter has now been around for several years and have released basically 4 albums. It's not like they're just starting out. They've been touring and supporting other bands with similar music style and they still haven't really caught on. Heck, Red Hands is probably the most radio friendly song they've ever done (and one of their best songs) and that didn't really get them anywhere.
Like I said, I hope you're right. I would love to see TDH get the recognition they deserve. Or at least get to the point where they have enough of a fanbase to actually make some money. I just don't see it happening unfortunately. Their music is just not quite indie, not quite prog, not quite anything. All of us here love them for that, but it makes it hard to really break through in any particular crowd.
I'd like to counter this with: of Montreal
That band started in the 1990s and released 8 albums, many of them stuffed to the brim with catchy, upbeat pop rock that was very accessible, before finally scoring some buzz after the release of their 9th album Hissing Fauna in 2007. After some successful touring, promotion, etc... they are now big enough to play 1,000-2,000 person theaters around the country and do so twice a year. Animal Collective was another band with a late-career boom, and 2 years ago they played a big stage at Lollapalooza.
So it can happen. I'm not saying TCS as it is has the potential to be a big smash of an album - honestly, nobody but die-hard fans will listen to 36 songs and you're absolutely right - but if they can at least get on people's radars, then their next proper 1 CD release could be their breakout album.
-
^^ Another good example = The Avett Brothers
They didn't break until 9 years and 10 albums into their career. Now they're suddenly selling out Radio City Music Hall.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/photo.jpg)
-
:lol That is amazing.
-
Fabulous.
-
So I just ordered the vinyl boxset
RIP bank account
-
A wise decision.
-
I can live with sucking dicks for the next two months if I can listen to "Filth and Squalor" over and over and over and over and...
-
I can live with sucking dicks for the next two months if I can listen to "Filth and Squalor" over and over and over and over and...
Good, drop down and I'll give you 10.
-
You have 10 dicks?
-
One for each of your fingers
-
the recent goings on in this thread have scarred me
-
the recent goings on in this thread have turned me on
-
lol
-
You guys have probably seen this already, but in case some of you haven't:
(https://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/l1ghtyearsaway/caseycaekz-1.jpg)
-
:rollin
-
Mr. Alex Sylvester just said "The Color Spectrum" is overrated.
-
Mr. Alex Sylvester
Who?
-
Lateralus88
-
lol
goombas don't know shit.
-
They really don't
-
I mean, it's good. But it is not nearly as god tier as you guys hold it up to be.
-
You know, I have to agree. It's a great album, but I wouldn't even say it's their best.
-
Man... I know TDH are getting bigger, but charging $287 per ticket?!?!
https://www.tampa-theatre.com/theaters/orpheum-theater-tampa/tickets.php?eventID=1643987&edate=2011-08-18T19:00:00&eventName=The%20Dear%20Hunter
-
You know, I have to agree. It's a great album, but I wouldn't even say it's their best.
There's a little something called Act II: The Meaning Of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading in the way.
-
I have only heard Act II once and have not heard Act I, Act III is the only one apart from TCS that I feel like I know fully.
However, I'm not going to compare TCS to the Act albums, but TCS is just so fantastic that it's hard not to praise it.
Out of 36 songs, there's not a single song I find less then good, and there are so much fantastic music that I cant think of a better way to spend 2 ½ hours. :hefdaddy
-
Tbh, I have a really hard time even comparing TCS to the Acts. They're just two different worlds. I guess, gun to my head, if I HAD to choose I'd still go with Act II... but it's entirely possible that that's only due to the fact that I've spent 4 years falling in love with it, while I've only known TCS for a week and a half.
-
I can't even choose, they're all so good.
-
I'd still go with Act III as the best album of all time. But TCS still gives it a run for its money.
-
II = TCS > III > I
That was hard
-
III > TCS >= II > I
-
III > II > TCS > I
-
Well, since we're doing this...
1. Act II
2. Act I (neck-and-neck with II)
3. TCS
4. Act III
-
I > II >= TCS > III
II is better than TCS when I'm listening to it, but they're equal at all other times.
-
You guys have probably seen this already, but in case some of you haven't:
(https://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/l1ghtyearsaway/caseycaekz-1.jpg)
The Casey loves a cupcakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXyNLQRrIlg
-
Nice. :lol
-
They're all awesome who gives a shit.
-
Just listened to act I again last night, damn good album.
-
Act II :metal :metal :metal
-
I mean, it's good. But it is not nearly as god tier as you guys hold it up to be.
Definitely.
Man... I know TDH are getting bigger, but charging $287 per ticket?!?!
https://www.tampa-theatre.com/theaters/orpheum-theater-tampa/tickets.php?eventID=1643987&edate=2011-08-18T19:00:00&eventName=The%20Dear%20Hunter
Are we sure the venue didn't mess up and The Deerhunter is supposed to be playing instead? No way that can be right...
-
I > II >= TCS > III
II is better than TCS when I'm listening to it, but they're equal at all other times.
II is like the Schrodinger's Cat of albums then.
-
I mean, it's good. But it is not nearly as god tier as you guys hold it up to be.
Definitely.
Man... I know TDH are getting bigger, but charging $287 per ticket?!?!
https://www.tampa-theatre.com/theaters/orpheum-theater-tampa/tickets.php?eventID=1643987&edate=2011-08-18T19:00:00&eventName=The%20Dear%20Hunter
Are we sure the venue didn't mess up and The Deerhunter is supposed to be playing instead? No way that can be right...
Nope, that's the link given on their website as well.
-
Digging the Green EP the most, from their newest batch of releases-thing.
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24295.0
come on you douches
-
I can't decide between Orange and Yellow but one of those is my favorite.
-
TCS is awesome, second time through and it's still a lot to take in. Only song I am weary about is "No God," but we'll see about that one.
-
Hmm, that's odd. I think No God is one of the better songs on White. :-\
Then again, all of the songs on White are great.
-
TCS is awesome, second time through and it's still a lot to take in. Only song I am weary about is "No God," but we'll see about that one.
To clarify, that song isn't "anti-religion" or "anti-god". The idea is really more about a focus on the importance of things in everyday life. Casey isn't a religious guy, but he isn't anti-religious either. The way he explains it is that he sort of falls somewhere in the middle - something like questioning the strict teachings of organized religion, but still wanting to believe that there is something more to life than what we see.
-
TCS is awesome, second time through and it's still a lot to take in. Only song I am weary about is "No God," but we'll see about that one.
To clarify, that song isn't "anti-religion" or "anti-god". The idea is really more about a focus on the importance of things in everyday life. Casey isn't a religious guy, but he isn't anti-religious either. The way he explains it is that he sort of falls somewhere in the middle - something like questioning the strict teachings of organized religion, but still wanting to believe that there is something more to life than what we see.
That's what I thought after I posted it...I went to look at the lyrics because it otherwise is a great song. Thank you for responding with an explanation though!
-
Actually my favorite White song is the last one (although something about the chorus to me feels off).
-
I love LBNAG. It just sounds so Dear Huntery to me. :heart
-
Lost But Not All Gone is my favorite from White. That chorus is amazing.
-
Lost But Not All Gone is my favorite from White. That chorus is amazing.
Agreed!
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24295.0
come on you douches
I've come to the conclusion that Survivors, both the show and the ones here, are for douches.
-
Latest TDH tweet:
"Big Things are coming..."
-
My dick?
-
Apparently it's some sort of contest... no details yet though.
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24295.0
come on you douches
I've come to the conclusion that Survivors, both the show and the ones here, are for douches.
Thems fightin' words.
-
A Curse of Cynicism :metal
-
Lost But Not All Gone is my favorite from White. That chorus is amazing.
Agreed!
Double agreed, though I think his mom's vocals in the call-and-response section a rather bad. A female vocalist with a fresher and more vibrant voice would've suited the song's energy level and theme much better. Though she is given some somewhat awkward words/rhythms to sing (a-ssisted DOO-ress!)
-
It's Casey's mom? :o
-
I still haven't received the vinyls... getting nervous :\
-
Some of them are still shipping... I know others who haven't gotten them yet. MerchDirect kinda sucks. Where are they being shipped to?
-
Spain, so I understand it can take a while. They supposedly shipped it the 14th so it's still soonish for an international delivery, I will probably wait until the end of this week before I call them or try to contact USP to obtain detailed tracking information about the package.
-
It took me a month to get my Porcupine Tree vinyl that I ordered, so I wouldn't worry. Just takes awhile to send stuff overseas.
-
Just listened to a couple of songs from TCS for the first time in like 2 weeks, and it just sounds even better now.
How that is even possible I don't know. :hefdaddy
-
I still haven't managed to get past Red, I get bored. What's wrong with me? :(
-
I still haven't managed to get past Red, I get bored. What's wrong with me? :(
Really? I really enjoy Red.
-
Germany's still waiting for the vinyl... :( Guess it's stuck in the custom's office...
-
I still haven't managed to get past Red, I get bored. What's wrong with me? :(
It is the weakest of the EPs, definitely. I'm bored by it on occasion, but I still like it.
-
I still haven't managed to get past Red, I get bored. What's wrong with me? :(
It is the weakest of the EPs, definitely. I'm bored by it on occasion, but I still like it.
this
-
I really really like Red, but it would still end up fairly low if I would rank the EP's.
As I mentioned earlier I let this album rest for about 2 weeks (mostly due to not having a comp), but I can't get over the fact that it sounds even better now.
AOTY this far, and a strong contender for entering high territory on my topX albums ever.
-
I guess Red may be more towards my lower half, but "I Couldn't Do It Alone" is great for the dual layered vocals of Casey and Andy Hull (it's like a dream combination), and "We've Got a Score To Settle" is a killer song live.
-
Both of those songs are amazing, and I really like the other two as well, they remind me of a punky Muse.
-
I haven't been around lately to comment on this so i thought i'd drop in quickly to say that the colour spectrum is one of the most brilliant and ambitous albums i own.
Not every song is fantastic but there are also no bad songs. There is such a high quantity of quality material that I have been listening to nothing else the past few weeks any i'm not tired of any of the tracks!
The Dear Hunter are certainly moving up my favourite bands list!
-
I guess Red may be more towards my lower half, but "I Couldn't Do It Alone" is great for the dual layered vocals of Casey and Andy Hull (it's like a dream combination), and "We've Got a Score To Settle" is a killer song live.
I love love love Deny It All. I don't know what these tasteless buttmunchers are talking about.
-
I haven't been around lately to comment on this so i thought i'd drop in quickly to say that the colour spectrum is one of the most brilliant and ambitous albums i own.
Not every song is fantastic but there are also no bad songs. There is such a high quantity of quality material that I have been listening to nothing else the past few weeks any i'm not tired of any of the tracks!
The Dear Hunter are certainly moving up my favourite bands list!
Pretty much all of this is how I feel as well! :hefdaddy
-
I don't think Red is weak at all.
-
its the wekarst its not weak but its the weakest compared to eberu other colour in the rainbow1
-
Words of wisdom courtesy of drunken Zack.
-
Words of wisdom courtesy of drunken Zack.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=326.msg946453#msg946453
-
im nebver wrong bro
come at me bro
-
Words of wisdom courtesy of drunken Zack.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=326.msg946453#msg946453
:metal
-
shut up gaoo
-
shut up gaoo
That's not even acceptable as a drunken misspelling. It's not even close. :rollin
-
its close enough bitch
-
I dunno why, but Quad calling someone a bitch is really funny
-
im always funny
-
I've always thought you were a more serious poster (not that that is a bad thing at all)
-
I've always thought you were a more serious poster (not that that is a bad thing at all)
james
im like
so drunk tright now
i wont eeven know
so yea. im funny
-
I'm not sure how that is relevant to what I said to the ppudding on the wall wall wall
-
what is that i don't eve
-
https://guitarinternational.com/2011/06/30/the-dear-hunter-mastermind-casey-crescenzo-interview-boundaries-are-self-imposed/
new interview
Acts IV, V and VI might all come out at once, or over the course of two years!
Also, Casey is getting/got married!
-
If you were friends with him on Facebook you'd know he was recently wed. What kind of fan are you?
-
Three albums at once? You know, I was about to say "I'll believe it when I see it", but...if he was able to put together a project as huge as The Color Spectrum, I guess he could do that as well.
-
Really interesting interview, Casey seems like such a great guy, but I have to say, he doesn't seem to really know what he wants, or what he wants to do. After making such a good name for The Dear Hunter, quickly releasing Acts IV-VI digital only (which he suggests as a possibility) would be incredibly lame IMO. But he seems to consider it just to get it out of the way.
-
I have to agree with Ariich.
Obviously it's great that he is very productive and makes so much quality music, but I'm just afraid that TDH won't be enough for him one day, and that he'll do something else instead.
-
I doubt he'll ever stop doing The Dear Hunter. The Dear Hunter isn't a BAND... it's just the name Casey applies to whatever he happens to be working on at the moment. I doubt very much that he would just throw the last three acts out there as an afterthought. Truth is, I find it refreshing that he's going to just do what he wants, when he wants, rather than trying to conform or force himself to stay within one particular frame or mindset. I've always felt that TDH music was very natural, and I think that comes out of the fact that Casey writes what he feels like writing, so the music is always genuine. As for the quality/status of the last three acts, considering the care and insane effort that went into TCS, I find it extremely unlikely that he would just be like "Oh, hey, you can go download Acts IV, V and VI now. Done? Good, Let's move on."
He's the sort of guy that puts 100% into everything he does. There's no reason to think the last three Acts would be any different.
-
I agree with all of that, and I don't think he'd actually create the albums as any kind of afterthought. But he just gives the impression that the release of them will be done in as quick and efficient a way as possible, and I don't like the idea of digital-only. I still find it pretty ridiculous that I had to buy TCS on mp3, especially considering the problems with the mp3s glitching outside of the US (which I assume is still the case? I had to resort to torrenting it because I paid my money and iTunes never replied to me, so I don't know if it was ever resolved).
-
I really want physical copies as well, why TCS wasn't released on CD is beyond me.
If they can do it on friggin Vinyl, why not on CD?
-
Buy the vinyl.
-
I really want physical copies as well, why TCS wasn't released on CD is beyond me.
If they can do it on friggin Vinyl, why not on CD?
Because they're a pretty small band and designing that shit costs money on top of the money it actually costs to produce each unit. Realistically, if the number of full sets they are going to sell physically is small enough it could just not make sense for them to offer it in both formats. They might sell a few more individual units but if it's not very many more than would have gotten the vinyl anyways than they end up not making as much because of that initial cost. Faced with that, they went with vinyl because out of all the people who do want a physical format you can be sure that the vinyl people would have screamed the loudest.
-
Yeah but even though Vinyl is coming back more and more, CD is the bigger format out of the two.
-
Yeah but even though Vinyl is coming back more and more, CD is the bigger format out of the two.
This. EVERYONE has a way of playing CDs, but lots of us don't have a way of playing vinyl.
-
As for the release event, I doubt very much that the release would be just some sort of minor insignificant thing. That's just not his style.
As for the skipping, that issue was resolved. It was an issue created at the distribution level. It should be handled by iTunes directly. If they haven't responded I'd suggest contacting them again.
As for the CD vs. vinyl release for TCS - I'm pretty sure that it will almost certainly be released on CD at some point. I think the issue was really just a misread prediction. I think Casey actually did suggest doing it on CD, but the label shot him down. They didn't think there would be enough interest in the CD version. Obviously they were wrong, and they've learned that the hard way, but Casey has definitely suggested that it will be addressed at some point.
-
I don't see the problem not releasing it on CDs- if you don't want to invest in the wax just get the digital..
-
I don't see the problem not releasing it on CDs- if you don't want to invest in the wax just get the digital..
And the digital copies can be burned onto a CD :lol Yeah I don't get the problem either
-
I guess the complaint is that the mp3 quality isn't as good as CD quality? Tbh though I have trouble really noticing a major difference...
-
well there's no CD quality to compare it with so there's no problem there.
Vinyl is obviously going to be superior but even then you could theoretically rip the vinyl as a flac and burn those.
-
I don't see the problem not releasing it on CDs- if you don't want to invest in the wax just get the digital..
Because some people want the physical package, but would like to have one they can actually use if they're going to invest the money in it.
-
I don't see the problem not releasing it on CDs- if you don't want to invest in the wax just get the digital..
Because some people want the physical package, but would like to have one they can actually use if they're going to invest the money in it.
This. I have no way of playing vinyl, so that boxset is useless to me.
-
What Sigz said.
I mean, personally I love collecting music, especially supporting the bands I really like.
My two options would be to either buy the Vinyl, which I can't even hear, and would then have to invest a lot of money in a new soundsystem, or not buying anything at all.
I'd love a third option to buy the whole thing on CD, but that isn't possible.
And I would NEVER buy digital mp3-albums, that's just a very lame idea IMO, because when I pay for an album, I really want the whole 'package', and if I buy an album in mp3, then I only get like half of the stuff, and no physical copy.
-
Okay, the vinyl finally arrived here in Germany! :hat No additional custom fees, luckily.
-
Okay, the vinyl finally arrived here in Germany! :hat No additional custom fees, luckily.
Great, it should arrive here soon too. Maybe it got here today, which coincidentally is the only day in the whole last month that there will be nobody to pick it up at home.
-
OH MY GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE?!
Now my darling, put your clothes back on.
-
One of the great things about musicians like Casey is that they can come out with such a wide variety of musical styles and can be very diverse. The bad thing is that they seem to grow bored quickly. It sounds in that interview to me that he's ready to move on from "traditional" TDH sound and the Acts musically, but feels like he needs to finish them for either personal reasons or for the fans. I personally don't want him to finish them for the wrong reasons, but at the same time I want them to stylistically fit with the first three. Hopefully he won't release tham all at once. That's too much music to process at one time for me, just the The Color Spectrum has been.
And it's basically official now if it wasn't before. The Dear Hunter is Casey Crescendo's solo project and not really a band. Which is fine I guess. On some level I'm bothered by the revolving door of other musicians, but as long as the music is good I'll keep enjoying it.
And I would NEVER buy digital mp3-albums
Give it a few more years and I'm going to guess you won't have any other option with many albums. Sure, bands may release some on vinyl, but physical media is on it's last breaths. Hopefully there's a push for higher quality mp3s since hard drive space is cheap and internet connections are fast enough to handle large downloads.
-
Personally I think 'buying' music, like physical copies from stores and such has gone up in the last few years, maybe it's because a lot of my favorite bands (some examples would be Porcupine Tree, Radiohead and Sigur Rós) are bands that put in a lot of effort in making the albums more then music.
Putting in more effort to make it more of a piece of art, like spend a lot of time on the exterior (just look at some of Steven Wilson's special editions), and overall I feel like more and more artists have started doing this.
Releasing just an album with a thin booklet isn't "enough" anymore, so it's great to see improvement on that front. ;)
-
Absolutely. Maybe this will also bring more people to buying this art instead of just illegally downloading the music.
-
If any one of you knows where I can find a vinyl of this still, or if one of you has a vinyl but not a record player I'd happily buy it off of you. My girlfriend got me a record player from Urban Outfitters. It can also convert vinyl to mp3.
-
they're still in stock.
-
:omg:
-
YES!! My wife just texted me that the vinyls arrived, can't wait to get out of work!! I haven't listened to any song yet (except Deny It All when it was on their website) so it's going to be a lot of new (and hopefully great) music to process
-
I think they're actually back ordered, but as far as I know they're still available for purchase. There might just be a bit of a delay in delivery time.
-
"Home" live in Brooklyn - https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2011/07/video-premiere-the-dear-hunter---home.html
-
YES! That's one of the best songs in the collection.
-
wait live in brooklyn? when was this?
-
May 17th. Private fanclub invite-only show.
-
Sooooooo jelly.
-
So I "discovered" No God today. This is the first time I've really listened intently to the lyrics of a song from the EPs and I was blown away. Also the more I listen to it, the weaker The Inheritance sounds (in my opinion, of course).
-
What? The Inheritance is a top 5 song on TCS.
-
I did a first listen yesterday and it hasn't immediately blown me away like I expected. I still enjoyed it a lot, there were no weak songs (hey it's TDH we're talking about after all) but there were no songs that grabbed me by the balls either. I suppose it will click with further listens, it's a lot of music to digest so it can take some time.
-
No God grabs you by the balls from the first line and doesn't let go. Amazing song.
-
No God grabs you by the balls from the first line and doesn't let go. Amazing song.
I disagree. I feel this song is one of the weaker ones lyrically. Maybe it's because the topic of the song rubs me the wrong way, but it just seems too literal to me.
-
I just listened to Act II for the second time overall, this album is already blowing my mind.
Red Hands and The Lake and the River are my favorites by far, though rest is great as well. :hefdaddy
-
No God grabs you by the balls from the first line and doesn't let go. Amazing song.
I disagree. I feel this song is one of the weaker ones lyrically. Maybe it's because the topic of the song rubs me the wrong way, but it just seems too literal to me.
Same here. I'm not offended at all by lyrics that disagree with my own views, but No God just comes across as smug. Casey really did a great job of giving himself a pat on the back there.
-
I mean I don't think the song is trying to say there is no God, just that God didn't teach him his morals.
-
I mean I don't think the song is trying to say there is no God, just that God didn't teach him his morals.
I'm a Christian and God didn't teach me my morals either. My parents did, just the same as Casey. I think that's what bugs me about the song. Just because a person is religious doesn't mean that they think they get their morals beamed down straight from God into their head. Like PC said, he justs comes across as a little smug in this song. I don't really understand the point of the song if it's not at least a little bit of a jab at those who believe in God.
-
Idk, that's not really what I got from it. Then again I'm not particularly religious myself, so I probably wouldn't be able to understand why it's offensive in the first place.
Here's something we can all agree on though: Yellow is ridiculously, wonderfully happy. My favorite is the last one, Misplaced Devotion.
-
Idk, that's not really what I got from it. Then again I'm not particularly religious myself, so I probably wouldn't be able to understand why it's offensive in the first place.
I wouldn't say it's offensive, I just think the lyrics are weak and it's not a very good song.
-
I'm not saying its offensive, it's just smug and annoying (IMO). I'm a Christian, and I love Neal Morse, but I feel the same way about some of his lyrics, too.
-
I don't see how it's a jab at religious people (and I certainly don't see how it's "smug"). The point of the song as I hear it is to emphasize the importance of the simpler more basic and "natural" things in life, not to attack religion. Casey isn't an especially religious person, but he isn't anti-religious either. I'm pretty sure he doesn't consider himself an atheist or a person who is generally against religion.
-
fufufufu, I just got my full Color Spectrum.
:caffeine:
See you later, bastards.
-
I cannot get enough of this album. I actually woke up this morning to sunlight through my window, and suddenly She's Always Singing is playing in my mind. :lol
-
That Home video was so good! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM!!!!!
-
@Ineedfuzz - This might be the best TDH set of all time. Get ready....
:caffeine:
-
Oh god. I really really can't wait.
-
He also said "we're conquering the color spectrum and including everyone's favs. Bring ear plugs! Ha, its quite a backline"
-
Cannot...Contain...Excitement!!
-
Just a week left. :caffeine:
-
Green is still my favorite, don't care what anyone says. :hat
-
I just think the lyrics are weak and it's not a very good song.
This.
Also, why does everyone need to preface their opinion with "I'm Christan, but..." or "I'm not Christian, yet..."? They're just flat, literal lyrics. You don't need a religious affiliation to notice that.
"Just a small intuition
Not to do
what all the bad ones did"
really Casey? ::)
-
Wait, what exactly is wrong with the lyrics to that song? ???
-
I think they're fine.
-
I just think the lyrics are weak and it's not a very good song.
This.
Also, why does everyone need to preface their opinion with "I'm Christan, but..." or "I'm not Christian, yet..."? They're just flat, literal lyrics. You don't need a religious affiliation to notice that.
"Just a small intuition
Not to do
what all the bad ones did"
really Casey? ::)
Well... it made sense for my post since Casey's lyrics are basically saying "I don't believe in god, but I turned out OK because I learned good stuff from my parents" in kind of a smug, I don't need god kind of way. So I said in return that I do believe in God and learned good stuff from my parents as well, so it's not like that makes him extra special.
Wait, what exactly is wrong with the lyrics to that song? ???
Nothing is wrong with them. I simply don't like them as discussed several posts ago.
-
Casey's lyrics are basically saying "I don't believe in god, but I turned out OK because I learned good stuff from my parents"
That's not really what he's saying. He's just saying that he turned out OK regardless of a belief in God, not that he doesn't believe in God. Casey was recently chatting with us about his personal religious beliefs and, while it got a bit abstract, I think a fair summary is something along the lines of saying that he doesn't necessarily believe in God, but he doesn't necessarily NOT believe in God either.
-
So...he's agnostic. That's cool. So am I.
-
Btw... for those of you still waiting on vinyls, Triple Crown posted this today:
Sorry for the lack of updates, we’ve been trying to get them ourselves but had no news from our manufacturer.
Apparently one of the plates for one of the EP’s broke and they and to cut a new one, this set us back longer than normal for production time.
We’re being told the box sets will be shipping from the plant end of this week early next, they will take a few days to arrive at Merchdirect who will then fill orders immediately.
As soon as we get confirmation the box sets have shipped from the plant we will inform everyone.
Again sorry for the icomvience, doing our best to get the orders out as quickly as possible
-
Whoah... hot off the presses...
Apparently TDH are gonna be on "Attack of the Show" tomorrow night. 7pm EST on G4. Make sure y'all tune in.
-
*wishing I had G4* :angry:
-
will do boss
-
Whoah... hot off the presses...
Apparently TDH are gonna be on "Attack of the Show" tomorrow night. 7pm EST on G4. Make sure y'all tune in.
...marking the first time G4 has had something worthwhile in the last five years.
-
Remember when that channel used to not suck dick? Or, more accurately, remember when TechTV was still around?
-
Remember when that channel used to not suck dick? Or, more accurately, remember when TechTV was still around?
YUSS
-
I only ever watched G4 for Ninja Warrior. Then they eventually ruined that too.
If this is their attempt to masquerade as a channel that doesn't suck they're barely not succeeding
-
Whoah... hot off the presses...
Apparently TDH are gonna be on "Attack of the Show" tomorrow night. 7pm EST on G4. Make sure y'all tune in.
...marking the first time G4 has had something worthwhile in the last five years.
Other than Ninja Warrior.
-
Reminder bump.
2 hr., 45 minutes 'til showtime.
TDH are on set now doing sound check... (Connor and Rob have posted some pics to their FB)
-
can you post when they are about to go on?
-
Assuming I make it home in time to watch it live, yes.
-
So this show is terrible... but TDH are worth suffering through it.
-
i saw your living room, dude
-
https://www.g4tv.com/videos/54166/The-Dear-Hunter-Live-Performance/
-
https://www.g4tv.com/videos/54166/The-Dear-Hunter-Live-Performance/
Filth and Squalor off of black - probably a good choice considering the audience. :metal
-
Totally missed that announcement. Don't have G4 at school anyway. Or a TV. Cool to hear "Filth and Squalor" though. That's the song I hope they play the most on tour.
-
Nice to see that they got some musicians who can actually sing some half way decent backing vocals. Some of the guys I've seen on previous tours were pretty painful.
-
Was kinda shocked at how good the sounds was.
-
Was kinda shocked at how good the sounds was.
What? The mix was horrible.
-
For a television show it wasn't bad at all. It does sound a lot worse on headphones when relistening, though.
-
Was kinda shocked at how good the sounds was.
What? The mix was horrible.
I was listening on 2.0 stereo speakers and could hear the electronics/sounds pretty well in addition to the band. Thought it was decent, and didn't expect it to. Live performances on TV have the potential to be HORRENDOUS.
-
Anybody go to the show yesterday and get a setlist?
-
Nothing up on LATR yet, but I know that at least two of the regulars were at the show, so there should be a setlist up soon. I'll post it here once it goes up.
-
Never Forgive Never Forget
We've Got A Score to Settle
Echo
Mr. Malum
She's Always Singing
The Dead Don't Starve
The Church and the Dime
He Said He Had A Story
Home
Fall and Flee
The Theif
Filth and Squalor
Red Hands
Lost But Not All Gone
Black Sandy Beaches
New version of Red Hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPDd2UnTuDU&feature=player_embedded#at=96
edit: Added "The Thief" (it was accidentally left off initially)
-
Kinda short set?
Are they touring as a supporting act or something? (clueless about what tour they are on)
-
sad to see Act I/Blue/Indigo/Green completely unrepresented :(
-
My "dream" TDH setlist
Writing on a Wall
In Cauda Venenum
Filth and Squalor
We've Got a Score to Settle
Smiling Swine
But there's Wolves?
Misplaced Devotion
Lake and the River
The Canopy
The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Red Hands
Progress/Therma
Look Away
Home
1878
The Pimp and the Priest
His Hands Matched His Tongue
Encore
Life and Death
I know that's completely unrealistic (although time wise it's perfectly fine- I think) but that would easily be the best show in the history of anything ever.
-
sad to see Act I/Blue/Indigo/Green completely unrepresented :(
Apparently Casey really wanted to work in "Progress", but said they couldn't figure out a way to pull it off. I'm also told the setlist is a "work in progress", so it may change as the tour goes on. They've also apparently prepared 4 "back-up" songs...
-
https://www.g4tv.com/videos/54166/The-Dear-Hunter-Live-Performance/
Hey, I didn't get the usual "LOL, YOU'RE NOT AMERICAN" and I got to watch the video. Strange.
-
Is G4 broadcast in the UK?
-
Just because I haven't done it yet, here's my Color Spectrum ranking.
1. Red
2. Black
3. Indigo
4. Yellow
5. Green
6. Violet
7. Orange
8. White
9. Blue
A few notes:
*Blue is the only EP whose ranking I'm 100% confident of. It's the only one I don't like.
*The reason Black isn't my #1 is because of Take More Than You Need. I like it, but I don't love it.
*Orange was originally going to be much higher than it is. Then I thought about it. Echo and But There's Wolves? are incredible, but the two other songs sandwiched in between are just ok. Because the EP begins and ends so strongly, I almost forgot that the other two songs aren't standouts.
*I think White is so low because I've never listened to it by itself. By the time I finally get to White, I'm slightly exhausted, and I don't pay as much attention to it as I should. I think if I singled it out and listened to it independently, my opinion of it would get better.
-
Red highest?
That's interesting, opinions are opinions and all, but most people I've seen has ranked it lowest. :P
Personally I like it, but it's my least favorite by far.
-
Red highest?
That's interesting, opinions are opinions and all, but most people I've seen has ranked it lowest. :P
Personally I like it, but it's my least favorite by far.
-
Just because I haven't done it yet, here's my Color Spectrum ranking.
1. Red
2. Black
3. Indigo
4. Yellow
5. Green
6. Violet
7. Orange
8. White
9. Blue
A few notes:
*Blue is the only EP whose ranking I'm 100% confident of. It's the only one I don't like.
*The reason Black isn't my #1 is because of Take More Than You Need. I like it, but I don't love it.
*Orange was originally going to be much higher than it is. Then I thought about it. Echo and But There's Wolves? are incredible, but the two other songs sandwiched in between are just ok. Because the EP begins and ends so strongly, I almost forgot that the other two songs aren't standouts.
*I think White is so low because I've never listened to it by itself. By the time I finally get to White, I'm slightly exhausted, and I don't pay as much attention to it as I should. I think if I singled it out and listened to it independently, my opinion of it would get better.
Black and Red are my favorites, so you're awesome. :D
-
I really don't like Take More Than You Need.
-
Lol...
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/346033905.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1311180847&Signature=BrNDWrAK32GczuIXiCYxEr37MpI%3D)
-
:rollin
-
:lol
-
:lol
Be interesting to see a collab between those two. I mean, Circa Survive is something I need to be in just the right mood for, and their songs often blend together for me, but it could be cool to see Casey do something outside of TDH.
-
Be interesting to see a collab between those two. I mean, Circa Survive is something I need to be in just the right mood for, and their songs often blend together for me, but it could be cool to see Casey do something outside of TDH.
Casey does tons of non-TDH stuff, although I guess most of it is more production type duties. But he's contributed to tracks by other artists all over the place (e.g., The River Empires, Forgive Durden, Naive Thieves, etc.)
He's performed w/ Anthony Green too. They did an acoustic tour together in late '07 (which I vividly remember mostly for the fact that I attempted to go to their local show for what would've been my first TDH concert only to find out that it had already sold out)
-
Red highest?
That's interesting, opinions are opinions and all, but most people I've seen has ranked it lowest. :P
Personally I like it, but it's my least favorite by far.
It's so consistent; all four songs are standouts. I love the emotion and energy that's conveyed throughout every song.
-
Red highest?
That's interesting, opinions are opinions and all, but most people I've seen has ranked it lowest. :P
Personally I like it, but it's my least favorite by far.
It's so consistent; all four songs are standouts. I love the emotion and energy that's conveyed throughout every song.
It's not my favorite but I agree with this.
-
The worst thing about Red: vocals during the second verse in "A Curse of Cynicism." Yuck.
-
My vinyl for TCS has finally been processed HURRAY
-
You still haven't gotten it yet? Holy shit
-
^^^ One of the plates broke at the manufacturer, so there was a whole chunk of sets that got delayed by like a month.
-
The worst thing about Red: vocals during the second verse in "A Curse of Cynicism." Yuck.
I love that shit. It's my favorite song on Red.
-
The worst thing about Red: vocals during the second verse in "A Curse of Cynicism." Yuck.
I love that shit. It's my favorite song on Red.
Srsly. Andy Hull = Awesome.
-
Red is the only EP that I'd consider worse than great.
Something about it just sticks out to me when I listen to TCS completely. And sticks out in a bad way.
It's the only thing I've ever not loved by this band too.
-
That's exactly how I feel about Blue. :lol
You and I are just destined to be opposites about everything.
-
That's exactly how I feel about Blue. :lol
You and I are just destined to be opposites about everything.
That's because you fuck llamas.
-
Hey now.
You can't prove that.
-
*points to your signature*
-
You didn't say that in reference to me. You said that about Hayden. You were so drunk you probably don't remember. :lol
-
I think I remember that. :lol
-
1. Violet
2. Black
3. Orange
4. Green
5. Red
6. Indigo
7. Yellow
8. White
9. Blue
All are amazing. When TCS came out, TDH weren't my highest played artist on last.fm. Now they're my highest by over 400. Wtf.
-
Black and Indigo are my favorites. I think they play industrial and electronic music very well, and I'd like to see more of it in the future.
-
WELL FUCK ME SIDEWAYS THIS BAND IS GOOD
-
Fun game... spot where in the lyrics they "fuck"! (Hint: It's a background lyric)
-
Of what song? From what album? You gotta give us a hint!
-
Its somewhere on TCS... :)
-
I'm just going to assume it happens on either Red or Black. I can't imagine "fuck" being spoken in the background on Yellow, Blue, or Green. :lol
-
yeah isn't it in A Cure of Cynicism?
-
When you said 'When they "fuck"' my first thought was He Said He Had a Story. :P
-
My opinion has not changed much from release:
1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. White
4. Black
5. Green
6. Red
7. Orange
8. Indigo
9. Violet
Violet to me just sounds too much like their normal sound to me. With the others I really feel like they stretched things out.
BTW, is it just me or does anyone else find the only way they can listen to the EPs is from Black to White? For some reason listening to one Color by itself to me feels like coming into the middle of an album, it's weird.
-
I'm just going to assume it happens on either Red or Black.
You are correct.
-
Violet to me just sounds too much like their normal sound to me. With the others I really feel like they stretched things out.
BTW, is it just me or does anyone else find the only way they can listen to the EPs is from Black to White? For some reason listening to one Color by itself to me feels like coming into the middle of an album, it's weird.
I feel like I agree with all of this.
The only times I've listened to TCS, I listened to the whole thing, and just a few songs would be too weird.
-
1. Violet
2. Green
3. Black
4. Orange
5. Red
6. Blue
7. Yellow
8. White
9. Indigo
I think this is my order. A lot of the colors have a couple tracks I love and a couple I'm fairly lukewarm about, so it's hard to decide how to order them.
-
Hey guys, what's the significance of the static noise on The River North? Is it supposed to be rain, or what?
-
I always just sort assumed it was there for atmosphere and to give it an "old time" feel. Kinda of brings you into the turn of the century, which is when the story takes place.
In other news, I'm hearing that a tour with Manchester Orchestra in the works for the fall. So that'd be pretty swell... :)
-
Oh alright, that makes sense.
-
After more time with TCS, Red is surprisingly good.
-
In other news, I'm hearing that a tour with Manchester Orchestra in the works for the fall. So that'd be pretty swell... :)
omgyes
-
Here's my album ranking:
1. Act III
2. The Color Spectrum
3. Act I
4. Act II
Yep.
-
II > TCS > III > I
-
II > TCS > III
Have not heard I yet.
-
You should fix that ASAP. It's short, easy to digest, and very very good.
-
Personally I still think TCS is the best of them, probably because it's also the most diverse of the four and it feels like they really rose to the challenge of creating something distinctly un-TDH. I love it when a band can do that, sorta like Linkin Park did.
-
III > II > TCS > I
-
II = III > I > TCS
Thought they're all great. I can never choose between Acts II and III. They're both brilliant.
-
III > TCS > II > I
-
TCS>II and III (I can't decide)>I
-
I > TCS > III > II
..although I must say that it feels really odd to be ranking TCS against the acts. It's such a different animal entirely.
-
None of them are animals, really. I see them as compact discs.
-
I see them as vinyl actually.
-
Do they sound better on vinyl?
-
I only have Acts I and II and TCS, but yes they do.
-
I think TCS and Act III sound better on vinyl. Not so sure about Acts I & II
-
My TCS vinyl set should be arriving any day, and I'm more or less creaming myself in anticipation
-
Anyone who thinks that I isn't their best work needs to listen to it again.
I > II > III > TCS
Although all of them are fucking good.
-
Just the fact that you rated TCS the lowest is fail.
-
None of them are animals, really. I see them as compact discs.
:rollin :rollin
-
Anyone who thinks that I isn't their best work needs to listen to it again.
I > II > III > TCS
Although all of them are fucking good.
Act I is phenomenal, but Act II is so absurdly perfect. There's just SO much to that album.
-
I still don't really care to rank this band. Everything is great.
-
The Color Spectrum is the best album of year for me. I fully intend to check out more Dear Hunter. I regret not listening to them sooner.
-
Right now I can't listen to any music besides what I have CD's of, until I get my new phone next week (Spotify, I'ma make you my bitch). I've been missing listening to TDH and specifically TCS
-
Listened to TCS vinyl today.
Amazing :heart :heart
-
The Color Spectrum is the best album of year for me. I fully intend to check out more Dear Hunter. I regret not listening to them sooner.
Act II right the fuck now.
-
I looooooooove the opening track of Act I. So beautiful. Dat vocal melodies
-
The flaaaaaaame is goooooooone the fiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrre remaaaaaiiiiiiins
-
Yes that one! Gadough if i wants drunk I would come over to Louisana and kiss you
-
Why do you have to be drunk for that?
-
you make me feel all these dirty dirts
-
I wouldn't have to be drunk. :heart
-
So the TDH shows I saw this weekend were two of the best I've ever seen. Casey and the band are in top form - and the setlist is killer. So pumped for round 3 in Brooklyn.
-
I still have to wait a good three weeks before they roll up around here, but I'm pretty damn excited. Glad to hear they're doing exceptionally well at their shows.
-
Yeah, they're taking a while off 'cause Nick is getting married. Tonight was the last night for about a week and a half.
-
I named my new WoW character after Casey...what?...he kind of looks like a dwarf!
(https://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n388/Hatchetbull/Screenshot2011-07-31at13510AM.png?t=1312094262)
You tell me with a straight face that if Casey dressed up like a wizard, he wouldn't look EXACTLY like that. :D
-
lolWoW
anyway I'm seeing them two weeks from today :D :D :D
-
I'll be honest, I kinda want to play cataclysm for the new cool class/race combinations.
But I don't want to get hooked on WoW again. Plus I'd be tempted to pick up my Blood Elf Paladin again. He's level 71 somewhere in Northrend, IIRC.
-
Unlike what many people say, Cataclysm might be better then WOTLK (wow that was a shitfest), but it is still far from being as amazing as TBC was.
With that said, I think we got offtopic.
-
Man, Filth and Squalor is fuckin sweet...
-
Best weekend ever.
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/latr003.png)
-
So jelly of you guys...
-
Mason, I think you own exactly 1 shirt.
-
Who all is in that pic? I see DTVT and ZepDT and Sigz walking in the background
-
Casey and Nick from TDH are in the pic. Everyone else is from LATR.
also lolthatsnotsigz
-
The entire band is actually in the picture. The guy in the plain white t-shirt is Max (keyboards). The guy in the green plaid shirt is Connor (guitar). The guy between them is Rob (also guitar). And the bearded guy with the yellowish glasses in the back center is Nick S. (bass). The guy all the way to the right with a beard is just some random person who got in our picture. And everybody else is from LATR.
-
Because people still care about this:
1.) Green
2.) Indigo
3.) Yellow
4.) Violet
5.) White
6.) Black
7.) Blue
8.) Red
9.) Orange
yeah.
-
respectable.
-
Because people still care about this:
1.) Green
2.) Indigo
3.) Yellow
4.) Violet
5.) White
6.) Black
7.) Blue
8.) Red
9.) Orange
yeah.
Why'd your post turn upside down?
-
Physics or something, idk, Ask letters, he's the engineer.
-
Ashton, you put Black too low.
Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
-
Upside down is the new right side up.
Virginia Tech taught me that.
-
@ Zander - Black is not interesting to me at all, in fact, it just seems off putting. I have no idea why, it's just boring and can't keep my attention.
@ Letters - Knowing VT, that isn't surprising at all. Too bad it's not the truth in this case.
-
EP-rankings after letting TCS sink in:
1. Indigo
2. Black
3. Orange
4. White
5. Yellow
6. Blue
7. Violet
8. Green
9. Red
-
I don't get all the love for Indigo. Just doesn't do anything for me.
I can't decide if I want to go see TDH live next week or not. It's a weeknight and a 1.5 hour drive from me. Would totally be worth it if I didn't have a newborn at home and wasn't desperately low on sleep. But it is TDH...
-
I don't get all the love for Indigo. Just doesn't do anything for me.
I can't decide if I want to go see TDH live next week or not. It's a weeknight and a 1.5 hour drive from me. Would totally be worth it if I didn't have a newborn at home and wasn't desperately low on sleep. But it is TDH...
Well, Indigo has 4 amazing songs. ;)
A lot of the people here on the forum seem to be digging the electronica-vibe, so it's not all that surprising that Indigo and Black are high up on many of the lists.
-
I don't get all the love for Indigo. Just doesn't do anything for me.
I can't decide if I want to go see TDH live next week or not. It's a weeknight and a 1.5 hour drive from me. Would totally be worth it if I didn't have a newborn at home and wasn't desperately low on sleep. But it is TDH...
If it helps, out of the 10 times I've seen TDH, Casey and the rest of the band have sounded the best I've ever heard them on this tour.
Setlist is mostly colors stuff, with a few of the "hits" thrown in here and there.
-
Well, Indigo has 4 amazing songs. ;)
A lot of the people here on the forum seem to be digging the electronica-vibe, so it's not all that surprising that Indigo and Black are high up on many of the lists.
I like Black a lot, but Indigo just hasn't clicked for whatever reason.
If it helps, out of the 10 times I've seen TDH, Casey and the rest of the band have sounded the best I've ever heard them on this tour.
Setlist is mostly colors stuff, with a few of the "hits" thrown in here and there.
It's very tempting. It may have to come down to how well the baby has been letting me sleep for the day or two before the show. I don't want to have to drive an hour and a half home dead tired.
-
Why did Nick not play on Act II?
-
Why did Nick not play on Act II?
Because you touch yourself at night.
-
Why did Nick not play on Act II?
TDH band members are a revolving door. There's like a new line-up every week. I think I've seen them live with 4 different lineups (and a 5th for the show I tried to go to but couldn't get tix for :/).
I think when Casey did Act I, he didn't really have a "band"... he just used friends and family members to help him out, which is why Nick played on it. By Act II he had started putting together an actual "band", which included the Dent brothers. But then they turned out to suck, so when he needed a new drummer, he was like "Hey, my brother is a drummer, maybe he wants to be in the band for real". So its more that he wasn't actually a band member at first, rather than doing a "leave then come back" sorta deal like Josh.
-
Why did Nick not play on Act II?
Because you touch yourself at night.
That completely true fact has nothing to do with my question, you silly panda.
@Zepp, thanks for the explanation. You're like a walking TDH encyclopedia. :lol
-
ZepDT isn't a mod anymore! :omg:
-
Because this is the only thread he pays any attention to. :lol
-
This is true. :lol
-
Lol... yeah, I haven't really been very active in modding for like a year... harder than it used to be for me to keep tabs on this place these days :(
-
Yeah, what with your career and all? It's fairly obvious where your priorities lie.
:D
-
I also just don't have the energy anymore... 10 years on DTF takes a lot out of a person!!
-
Favorite so far has been Tripping in Triplets. There's just something about it, it just makes me feel so relaxed.
-
oh hey dear hunter, thanks for playing a show in my town while i'm in the uk
-
Favorite so far has been Tripping in Triplets. There's just something about it, it just makes me feel so relaxed.
That song is beautiful. I love the horns at the end.
-
I think it's just about time to listen to the Color Spectrum.
-
I cant wait for the TDH show in CT.
-
OK so I plan on buying the CD version of the Color Spectrum because I can't afford the whole thing. :millahhhh
-
Shame. You're missing out on sooooo many good songs.
-
OK so I plan on buying the CD version of the Color Spectrum because I can't afford the whole thing. :millahhhh
Get Spotify! The whole thing is on there....
-
OK so I plan on buying the CD version of the Color Spectrum because I can't afford the whole thing. :millahhhh
Get Spotify! The whole thing is on there....
Unfortunately he's one of them Canadians. They don't get spotify accounts if I remember correctly.
-
Yeah fuck me..
-
I cant wait for the TDH shows in CT and NY.
-
And Spotify sucks anyways, so no loss on his side really.
-
OK so I plan on buying the CD version of the Color Spectrum because I can't afford the whole thing. :millahhhh
Don't waste your money. I'd just buy a digital copy if you can't get the full physical thing. You would be missing out on so many great songs if you just went with the compilation.
-
I want to have a physical product. And I'll "get" the whole thing some other way hehe ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
-
These guys are taking over my LastFM.
-
4 more days til the CT show!
-
4 more days til the CT show!
See you there!
-
19 days until the Phoenix show, anyone else going?
-
4 more days til the CT show!
See you there!
----
Black EP is the one of my favorite things right now.
Here is my current ranking:
Black
Blue
Green
White
Indigo
Violet
Yellow
Orange
Red
Only one I'm not a fan of is Red. Orange is OK. All of the rest are great.
-
Brooklyn show will be streaming live. 11:30 EST on Friday night:
https://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn
-
EPIC
-
....they don't go on until 11:30?
-
I'm guessing by "live" they actually mean "not-really-live". I'm thinking they'll be on stage from around 10:00 - 11:30. I'd be pretty surprised if they didn't even start 'til 11:30. Although, either way, I plan on getting there by around 6:00ish. There's a bar in the other room so I'm just gonna be hanging out there having some drinks... hopefully catching some of the band members floating around.
-
I have a show to be at on that Friday night :<
-
....they don't go on until 11:30?
If it's a smallish venue, lots of "front lining" bands go on around that time, give or take 45. (depending on the time it takes other bands to take their shit off the stage rofl)
-
....they don't go on until 11:30?
If it's a smallish venue, lots of "front lining" bands go on around that time, give or take 45. (depending on the time it takes other bands to take their shit off the stage rofl)
True... but I've already seen TDH twice so far on this tour and both nights they played at similar sized venues (on a Friday and Saturday night) with the same ticket start time, and both nights they played from 10:00 to 11:30, so I'm just assuming they'll be on the same schedule. (Local opener from 7:30 - 8:00, o'brother from about 8:15 - 8:45, Kay Kay from 9:00 - 9:45, TDH from 10:00 - 11:30).
-
Keep your eyes peeled for the sexy motherfuckers in the audience. That will be Joe, Chris and I.
-
We should all bring glow sticks.
-
:lol Good idea
-
Fuck yes. I don't have any but where can I get them?
-
PARTY CITY
-
what colour should i get?
#partycity
-
Those glowsticks are not for browsing.
-
Those glowsticks are not for browsing.
:rollin
-
:lol Good idea
That's how I was able to make myself stand out in the LSFNY DVD... watch closely enough and you'll see my red and green glowsticks a few times here and there...
-
what colour should i get?
#partycity
We should just get the whole rainbow. There will definitely be at least 9 people we know there...
-
shotty blue since its the best ep
-
Fuck you you poser. I'M THE ONLY ONE HERE WHO LIKES BLUE
jk, I'll get black.
wait.
-
lolblueistheworstep
-
lolblueistheworstep
your the worst human
-
lolblueistheworstep
:(
-
Joe is the worst EP
-
lolblueistheworstep
lolryanisright
-
Blue is amazing, and anyone who doesn't have red as their least favorite probably likes being raped by cacti.
-
Red is my favorite of the EPs...what does that mean the cactus will do to me?
-
Drew, you are the cactus.
-
:lol :lol
I guess this means it's time for a ranking.
Indigo
Black
Violet
White
Green
Orange
Yellow
Red
Blue
-
blue
violet
white
black
indigo
yellow
green
orange
red
-
I've noticed lots of props going out to these guys, and would like to get into them. Where should I start?
-
Drew, you are the cactus.
I'm honored.
@Puffy, start with Act III. It's the best and the most accessible.
-
I've noticed lots of props going out to these guys, and would like to get into them. Where should I start?
Act III and TCS are the most accessible.
But Act II is the best album.
All of their material is amazing though, so you can't really go wrong.
-
Well, I've got Act III queued up. Here goes nothing...
-
Enjoy!
-
Act I is the best album by TDH and the best starting point.
-
I still haven't listened to TCS enough to be able to rank everything but black and indigo would be the top for me at this moment in time.
-
I still haven't listened to TCS enough to be able to rank everything but black and indigo would be the top for me at this moment in time.
This is why you are awesome and Zack is not.
-
After one spin of Act III, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the album. The only song that I could really get into was "In Cauda Venenum". It just does something for me that the other songs don't. Also, I feel like I could have a sweet drum sesh along to it, which is probably why I like it so much.
-
Every song should have lots of horn sections because they're awesome.
-
HOLY FUCK!!!! They're playing 45 minutes away from me tomorrow. I want to go see them, but I don't know if I'll be able to because I have no money. DAMN IT!!!!
-
I still haven't listened to TCS enough to be able to rank everything but black and indigo would be the top for me at this moment in time.
That's because they're the best ones by about a mile.
-
HOLY FUCK!!!! They're playing 45 minutes away from me tomorrow. I want to go see them, but I don't know if I'll be able to because I have no money. DAMN IT!!!!
It's like 13 dollars dude! Sell a few things! That's what I did, at least.
-
Even if I got the 13 bucks, I'd have no way to get there. :sad:
-
After one spin of Act III, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the album. The only song that I could really get into was "In Cauda Venenum". It just does something for me that the other songs don't. Also, I feel like I could have a sweet drum sesh along to it, which is probably why I like it so much.
Before Act III came out TDH did an online interview at some college, and the interviewer asked them if they have any favorites from the album. The drummer responded by saying that the one he was most excited to play live was In Cauda.
-
I don't get all the hate for Take More Than You Need
-
Is there any? That song is great.
-
I've seen 3 or 4 people complain about it in this thread.
-
Take More Than You Need is amazing.
If I HAD to pick a "weakest" song on the Black EP, I would say "Never Forgive, Never Forget", but I still love it.
-
After one spin of Act III, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the album. The only song that I could really get into was "In Cauda Venenum". It just does something for me that the other songs don't. Also, I feel like I could have a sweet drum sesh along to it, which is probably why I like it so much.
Before Act III came out TDH did an online interview at some college, and the interviewer asked them if they have any favorites from the album. The drummer responded by saying that the one he was most excited to play live was In Cauda.
It's because it's got a sweet groove that is just really fun to play.
-
Take More Than You Need is...interesting.
-
Take More Than You Need is amazing.
If I HAD to pick a "weakest" song on the Black EP, I would say "Never Forgive, Never Forget", but I still love it.
-
I disagree with that statement.
-
i disagree with your statement
-
After letting it sink in, I don't think this isn't as good as the first three albums.
-
-
-
The material on TCS is amazing. The Black EP might make my top 10 albums eventually, and is definitely my favorite EP of any band.
-
So.... apparently I'm now going to the Philly show too. Anybody else gonna be there?
-
Why don't you just live on the tour bus with Casey?
-
TAKE ME WITH YOU! :(
I'll be at the Hamden show tomorrow night!
-
Is anyone going to the Pomona show at the end of them month? (I doubt it)
-
I'll be at the Hamden show tomorrow night!
I want to go so bad, but I've got no money. No bueno. :(
-
Why don't you just live on the tour bus with Casey?
Lol... I really should. But, in fairness, of the six TDH shows I've gone to so far this year (including Brooklyn and Philly this weekend), I actually PAID for TICKETS to three of them, so I'm not really taking TOO much advantage of the lifetime deal.
I'm doing this one because a friend of mine really wanted to go to Brooklyn, but then it sold out before he got a ticket, so I said I'd go to Philly with him.
-
Wait why did you pay for tickets?
-
probably bought them for other people
-
Or maybe he bought his own ticket. The world will never know.
-
until he posts ITT and tells us
-
psh like that would ever happen get a grip
-
Or maybe he bought his own ticket. The world will never know.
Yeah, I bought my own ticket for Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Philly. I don't wanna be "that guy" who is just asking to get into EVERY show for free. I'm still getting 4 free TDH shows this year out of it (APK Media Brooklyn show, Dredg Brooklyn show, Headlining Brooklyn show and MO show in November), so I figure I can spare $15 per ticket for the other three.
-
ONLY A COUPLE MORE HOURS
OMG :caffeine:
-
Or maybe he bought his own ticket. The world will never know.
Yeah, I bought my own ticket for Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Philly. I don't wanna be "that guy" who is just asking to get into EVERY show for free. I'm still getting 4 free TDH shows this year out of it (APK Media Brooklyn show, Dredg Brooklyn show, Headlining Brooklyn show and MO show in November), so I figure I can spare $15 per ticket for the other three.
How do you get into shows for free?!
-
Or maybe he bought his own ticket. The world will never know.
Yeah, I bought my own ticket for Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Philly. I don't wanna be "that guy" who is just asking to get into EVERY show for free. I'm still getting 4 free TDH shows this year out of it (APK Media Brooklyn show, Dredg Brooklyn show, Headlining Brooklyn show and MO show in November), so I figure I can spare $15 per ticket for the other three.
How do you get into shows for free?!
He's a lifer.
-
Or maybe he bought his own ticket. The world will never know.
Yeah, I bought my own ticket for Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Philly. I don't wanna be "that guy" who is just asking to get into EVERY show for free. I'm still getting 4 free TDH shows this year out of it (APK Media Brooklyn show, Dredg Brooklyn show, Headlining Brooklyn show and MO show in November), so I figure I can spare $15 per ticket for the other three.
How do you get into shows for free?!
It was a super limited deal they did like a year and a half ago to raise money for TCS. Lifetime membership = $125 to join, limited to 250 total memberships. One of the perks is free admission to all TDH shows for life.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=290.msg409157#msg409157
-
Oh wow, I wish I was a fan back then. I could have easily afforded it..
-
^^^ Basically all of that. I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
-
I was a fan then, but I didn't have the money :lol
-
I was a fan then, but I didn't have the money :lol
This :'( :'( :'(
-
I had the money, but I firgured that if I blew $125 on something that would be really cool, but ultimately is completely unnecessary, I'd have to let my wife do the same. So in reality it would have cost $250. Just didn't seem worth it.
-
I had the money but didn't have a job then. $125 was a bit too big of a purchase for me. :-\
-
I've already gotten into 4 free shows from it, and probably a 5th when they come around with MO. Average ticket for their shows is $15 - 20, so a couple more shows and it'll already have paid for itself.
-
It would take years for me to have the lifetime deal pay for itself in my case. Not quite as many shows in the Portland Oregon area.
-
I was a massive fan at the time, but figured seeing as they never come to the UK, it would be pretty pointless. :P
Also, I've decided that Violet is my favourite EP of all time.
-
Have you heard Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada or Jar of Flies?
-
-
-
Which living room show were you at?
-
So I drove an hour to tonights show planning on buying tickets at the door thinking that it would not sold out. Turns out it did sell out... so shit.... me and my friend go across the street to the bar for a few drinks to atleast make the trip somewhat worth while. I spot the guitarist dude from the dear hunter there, I strike up a conversation with him.....he puts us on the guest list so we get in the show for free. WIN!
Just got home from the show and it was so awesome! I loved the new color spectrum tracks that they played live and the older songs were awesome too.
-
Dude, that's awesome!! :lol
-
He was texting me at it was happening. :lol
Brian, did you eventually meet up with Zack and Mike?
-
He was texting me at it was happening. :lol
Brian, did you eventually meet up with Zack and Mike?
Yeah We got together for the show, the venue was so small that it was impossible to miss each other. As soon as I spotted them I yelled to Zack at the top of my lungs.
I talked to the guitarist for a bit after the show and he said there aren't any plans for an act 4 at this time, he said they were going to work on some other projects first.
Great show though, they played mostly stuff from the new EPs and a couple of older songs.
-
Awesomesauce. I can't wait to see them on Sunday.
-
OMG SO GOOD
(https://i.imgur.com/8VF5k.jpg)
That venue was tiny. I actually felt a little claustrophobic, and I usually am not. :lol
-
I can't wait until they come here.
:'(
-
-
-
He was texting me at it was happening. :lol
Brian, did you eventually meet up with Zack and Mike?
Yeah We got together for the show, the venue was so small that it was impossible to miss each other. As soon as I spotted them I yelled to Zack at the top of my lungs.
I talked to the guitarist for a bit after the show and he said there aren't any plans for an act 4 at this time, he said they were going to work on some other projects first.
Great show though, they played mostly stuff from the new EPs and a couple of older songs.
Nice! They're cool like that... which guitarist? Connor (short blondish guy) or Rob taller skinny dark haried guy)?
-
He was texting me at it was happening. :lol
Brian, did you eventually meet up with Zack and Mike?
Yeah We got together for the show, the venue was so small that it was impossible to miss each other. As soon as I spotted them I yelled to Zack at the top of my lungs.
I talked to the guitarist for a bit after the show and he said there aren't any plans for an act 4 at this time, he said they were going to work on some other projects first.
Great show though, they played mostly stuff from the new EPs and a couple of older songs.
Nice! They're cool like that... which guitarist? Connor (short blondish guy) or Rob taller skinny dark haried guy)?
Connor
-
Which living room show were you at?
The Aurora, CO one. One of the most memorable nights I've had.
Sweet. I don't think I've seen any clips from that one. I know there's stuff floating around from CA, Chicago, Penn State, Iowa and Long Island. Nothing I'v come across from Colorado, Utah or Ohio though. Any idea if anybody there recorded any of it?
-
Show last night was awesome, can't wait for tonight!
-
Did you get a parking lot show?!
I'm gonna be getting to the venue at around 6:00ish... probably will just hang out at the bar for a few hours before the show starts. If you get there early lemme know and track me down.
(p.s. ~ I'm pretty sure James and his g/f will be there... which makes me think there's a chance Heidi will be there too, although I'm really praying she doesn't show. But if she does you might get to witness some drunken immature drama!)
Also - I totally went to Party City and bought some colored glow bracelets.
-
I'll be watching the live stream tonight. I am excite.
-
Did you get a parking lot show?!
I'm gonna be getting to the venue at around 6:00ish... probably will just hang out at the bar for a few hours before the show starts. If you get there early lemme know and track me down.
(p.s. ~ I'm pretty sure James and his g/f will be there... which makes me think there's a chance Heidi will be there too, although I'm really praying she doesn't show. But if she does you might get to witness some drunken immature drama!)
Also - I totally went to Party City and bought some colored glow bracelets.
No, almost the entire venue stayed after the show to hang out, so Casey was like ultra busy, and I really wanted to hit the road.
And yay glowsticks. I forgot to go, but if I see a PC or SP on the way in, I'll stop and get some.
-
No, almost the entire venue stayed after the show to hang out, so Casey was like ultra busy, and I really wanted to hit the road.
Yeah, it's always wild like that post-show. People literally form a line to talk to Casey. Sometimes I like to just hang out near the front of the line to just eavesdrop a little bit on what people are saying to him. People say some crazy shit. In Pittsburgh this one girl was more or less trying to say "I want to have sex with you".
-
No, almost the entire venue stayed after the show to hang out, so Casey was like ultra busy, and I really wanted to hit the road.
Yeah, it's always wild like that post-show. People literally form a line to talk to Casey. Sometimes I like to just hang out near the front of the line to just eavesdrop a little bit on what people are saying to him. People say some crazy shit. In Pittsburgh this one girl was more or less trying to say "I want to have sex with you".
lol, yep. I was in said line and right before he got to me he stepped off the stage, sat down and was like "I feel really weird having people come to me on the stage" :lol
He's such an awesome, humble guy. I told him that Act I was one of the best albums I have ever heard and he didn't even know what to say. He was just like "Thank you, really."
-
Yeah, he's totally just a regular guy. I think he's a little uncomfortable with people constantly telling him how awesome he is blah blah blah. The first time I took Heidi to see them, after the show, she went up to him to tell him the story about how she first heard the band - we were taking a trip to Philly, and during the drive, I played all of Act II for her and sort of narrated the story between songs. Casey's reaction was: "Oh god... you must've been so bored".
He's much better with bitterly sarcastic humor than genuine appreciation, so I just try to stick to that :).
For example, after the show in Cleveland, we were all hanging out outside the venue after the show, and we were split up into two groups. Casey was in the group with me and Kyle (Lachryma from LatR), and they started talking about the LatR chatroom, and Kyle was like "How come every time you're in the chat and then I come in, you just disappear immediately after I come in?!?", so Casey's response was to just look at him and say "Oh yeah? How 'bout this?" Then he just got up and walked away without another word and went to hang out with the other group. And he didn't come back. :lol
-
:lol awesome.
I'm gonna bring my CD sleeves for Casey to sign tonight I think. Forgot to bring them yesterday.
Also:
exactly which bands are playing tonight, and when does the show start?
Kind of confused because I saw that Kay Kay might not be there?
-
Lol... I'd respond, but I think I would feel really silly having the same conversation with the same person on two separate message boards, so go check my response on LatR :)
-
-
-
Is TDH still streaming at 11:30 or will it be earlier?
EDIT - Looks like it'll be 10:30 or so
-
THIS STREAM IS AWESOME
-
No, almost the entire venue stayed after the show to hang out, so Casey was like ultra busy, and I really wanted to hit the road.
Yeah, it's always wild like that post-show. People literally form a line to talk to Casey. Sometimes I like to just hang out near the front of the line to just eavesdrop a little bit on what people are saying to him. People say some crazy shit. In Pittsburgh this one girl was more or less trying to say "I want to have sex with you".
lol, yep. I was in said line and right before he got to me he stepped off the stage, sat down and was like "I feel really weird having people come to me on the stage" :lol
He's such an awesome, humble guy. I told him that Act I was one of the best albums I have ever heard and he didn't even know what to say. He was just like "Thank you, really."
:lol I totally fanboyed and was like "AHH... UHH... THE COLOR SPECTRUM VINYL SET IS LIKE.... THE MOST..... GREATEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN" and he was like " :omg: thanks!" :lol
He's so incredibly humble, and that makes me appreciate him and his music even more.
Also yeah, this stream is SEX
-
get in the chat mike
-
I love Act I. Tomorrow I shall listen to it once more and then expose my genitals to Act II
-
https://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn
get in here james
-
who are you why do you have naked time oh god ok
-
I watched a small bit of it but since I'm seeing them in a few days I'm gonna hold off on it.
-
REDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSPENISREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDSREDHANDS
-
holy shit
seth, we're getting on stage during red hands
it's decided
-
I think that was just a thing for this show since it was being streamed. They didnt do it in CT or any other show, I think..
-
but do it anyway ryan.
-
but do it anyway ryan.
-
really? i am disappoint
-
but yeah ill do it anyway
-
That show was amazing. Never seen a more enthusiastic crowd before. Went on stage during Red Hands. Sang like an idiot. So good.
-
(https://i.imgur.com/K0pjD.jpg)
pretty sure he's the guy on the right
-
two nights of TDH in a row.
came buckets both nights.. casey recognized me tonight from last night too!
-
I think that was just a thing for this show since it was being streamed. They didnt do it in CT or any other show, I think..
It happened the last time they played the Knitting Factory too last September. At that show, they closed with Red Hands and Rob started inviting people up onto the stage until the stage was flooded. So this time around, it was just a bunch of the same people, so we all just wanted to do it again. The first guy up there was a guy named Dan who is pretty good friends with the band and has been following them forever, so once he got up there, everybody who knows him got up there too, then the rest of the crowd joined in.
-
Well looks like The Color Spectrum Vinyls are sold out... :-\ I guess I'll get the CD or the digital now.
-
Well looks like The Color Spectrum Vinyls are sold out... :-\ I guess I'll get the CD or the digital now.
Just get the Digital. You can burn them legally and print the book since they give it to you.
-
Well looks like The Color Spectrum Vinyls are sold out... :-\ I guess I'll get the CD or the digital now.
Just get the Digital. You can burn them legally and print the book since they give it to you.
That's far from a bad idea! :omg: They give covers and everything??
-
Well looks like The Color Spectrum Vinyls are sold out... :-\ I guess I'll get the CD or the digital now.
Just get the Digital. You can burn them legally and print the book since they give it to you.
That's far from a bad idea! :omg: They give covers and everything??
Each EP's cover comes in the digital booklet.
-
Yeah, digital is really the only other option anyway. There's no CD version of the full color spectrum.
-
Oh, that Casey....
Last night in Philly Kay Kay was on stage, and my buddy had walked away to hit the bathroom... so I'm just chillin' out towards the back and groovin' along to the music, and completely out of nowhere Casey totally sneaks up behind me like a super-ninja and all I hear is "Aww.... you look so cute dancing here... all by yourself..."
:facepalm: :blush :lol
-
Hey guys, I was wondering: How is the quality of the digital version? And where is the best place to buy it? It's on itunes and amazon but I didn't see a more "official" place to get it..
-
I pre-ordered mine on iTunes, but I think I remember Casey saying something about he'd prefer people to buy from amazon.com. Someone please verify that statement.
-
I got it from Amazon simply because the download is higher quality.
-
It is? Hmm I think I'll get it through amazon then...
-
And don't forget the best part about Amazon, it's not fucking iTunes.
-
Yeah, I think the only places to get it are amazon, iTunes or through the download card with the vinyl. Not sure if they really have a preference between amazon or itunes though.
-
Looks like it's not available in Canada... :sadpanda:
-
I might actually prefer the CD sampler over the whole thing... I'm a big fan of short, concise and diverse albums so yeah. Maybe I'll change my mind down the road though. Also the Black EP is my favorite.
-
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
-
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
-
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
-
So right before the two last songs (Filth and Squalor and Red Hands), Casey kicked the rest of the band off the stage and played two songs by himself. He played Things that Hide Away and Black Sandy Beaches. Right before he played them he says "Yeah, so we have a day off tomorrow, so I don't care if I wear out my voice." The crowd went nuts.
That version of Black Sandy Beaches was literally the greatest thing to enter my earholes. He went for some ridiculous high notes and nailed every one of them.
Basically all hail Casey :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
(https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295010_1477374934223_1229220979_31246555_7905739_n.jpg)
-
Sounds like an awesome show. I saw them four times on this tour and didn't get either of those songs!
-
Looks like you guys had a great night! :tup
-
Brb moving to the states to see them live. :sadpanda:
-
Brb moving to the states to see them live. :sadpanda:
-
If they pick up a little more traction maybe a slightly bigger band will be willing to take them overseas as an opener...
They're definitely growing. They've sold out a whole bunch of shows on this tour so far. I think the most recent 4 or 5 shows have all sold out.
-
I really really hope we get "Black Sandy Beaches" tomorrow.
-
I think since The Color Spectrum they are getting more attention...
-
Without a doubt. I've never seen them draw such large crowds, and you can tell that the guys in the band are all pretty exited about how many people have been coming out to see them every night. The buzz around them is bigger right now than its ever been, and it seems like it's only going to get bigger. I think the fall tour with MO will give them another serious boost too.
-
MO?
-
Manchester Orchestra
-
Black Sandy Beaches.
SO JEALOUS. One of my favorite songs on Act II!
-
but yeah ill do it anyway
Lol... so did you?!?!
Apparently the band were not aware that people were gonna be rushing the stage like that again in Brooklyn. I asked Nick S. about it in Philly and he was like "Yeah, I had no idea what was going on"
It did happen last time they played there, but Nick S. wasn't in the band then, so I guess nobody bothered to mention it to him...
-
Sciopath, let's rush the stage tomorrow!
-
So I bought the standard CD of TCS yesterday and I can't stop listening to it! :metal The opening track is my favorite so far.
-
So I bought the standard CD of TCS yesterday
This is the equivalent of turning down the opportunity to fuck Natalie Portman to fuck your sorta-cute next door neighbor. Its still sex, but you could have done much better.
-
I disagree. I heard the whole thing but while some good songs are cut out on it, I prefer this compilation. I like how it's short, concise and very diverse with a style change at each track or so. I'm probably the only here thinking that but whatever. :lol
-
I disagree. I heard the whole thing but while some good songs are cut out on it, I prefer this compilation. I like how it's short, concise and very diverse with a style change at each track or so. I'm probably the only here thinking that but whatever. :lol
Yes, yes you are.
-
:tup
-
I thought about getting the Standard edition so I can listen to it when I want a TCS fix, but am strapped for time... but to substitute it completely for the whole project?
You should still try and get your hands on the other tracks. Some of them are growers for sure.
-
I haven't even bothered with the CD-version, I mean it has what, 11 or 12 tracks?
That just leaves out sooo many good ones.
-
I agree with you in that if you took out all the mediocre stuff from TCS and chose the best songs it would have made album of the year. But in its current state, nope. However, I disagree with you because you just bought the regular CD, which means you're missing out on a lot of good stuff, and the best from many of the EPs. Best part is none of the songs they've picked for the setlist are mediocre and I'm very very excited for tomorrow. :D
-
Well I can't buy anything else anyway. The vinyls are sold-out and the digital version is not available here in Canada.
-
I don't really think TCS has any filler-tracks like some people say.
I'll admit that Red is my least favorite by quite a bit (though still very good), apart from that there are only a few songs here and there that aren't AS great as the rest, but they are still very good.
"The Dead Don't Starve" is probably my least favorite song on the whole thing, not that it's bad, but the chorus get's repeated too many times.
-
Did a 3rd listen through TCS last night. It's just so time-consuming but I found myself loving melodies in most of the songs, and the music is always good.
-
I would've pick different tracks for the CD too... Anyhoo I'll try and give the full thing another chance.
-
Well I can't buy anything else anyway. The vinyls are sold-out and the digital version is not available here in Canada.
So just download it from somewhere else and if/when it's available legally in Canada buy the download then. It's not like they left you many options. Buying the CD is a total waste of money when you could just be patient and get the whole thing. You'll be missing out on so much.
-
Listened to a good bit of TCS tonight after not listening to it for a while, 'twas just as awesome. Besides TCS, I think Act II is my favorite.
-
Well I can't buy anything else anyway. The vinyls are sold-out and the digital version is not available here in Canada.
So just download it from somewhere else and if/when it's available legally in Canada buy the download then. It's not like they left you many options. Buying the CD is a total waste of money when you could just be patient and get the whole thing. You'll be missing out on so much.
Yeah that's what I did. I bought the CD in the first place to have something physical. I do have the whole thing, it's just that I love the idea of a short and sweet compilation of the complete collection.
-
Starting to go through the Color Spectrum EPs. Let the listening commence.
-
I would've pick different tracks for the CD too... Anyhoo I'll try and give the full thing another chance.
Yeah, IIRC, Casey couldn't bring himself to separate out a few tracks from each for the CD, so they had someone else do it, someone from the label I think. After listening to the whole thing as man times as I have, I feel the same way.
-
Here is what I would do
Filth and Squalor
We've Got A Score to Settle
Echo
Misplaced Devotion
The Canopy
Tripping in Triplets
Progress
Look Away
Home
And if I get to pick the extra track, I would probably include This Body.
-
The Inheritance instead of The Canopy and it's perfect.
-
Here is what I would do:
Filth and Squalor
A Curse of Cynicism
Stuck on a Wire out on a Fence
Misplaced Devotion
The Inheritance
The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Mandala
Look Away
Home
-
I'm surprised you guys like The Inheritance so much, I love the part with the harmonies but the rest of the song never really stood out to me.
-
I love that song so much. I can't really explain why though...
-
I love that song so much. I can't really explain why though...
Me too. Also, I feel good about which songs are on. I feel like it's a very good representation of the whole thing and it also have a nice flow even if it's a compilation. Maybe it's not the best songs, but it's a damn good album coming from the EPs. Top 5 from 2011 I'd say.
-
FYI - for those of you making your own tracklists, TDH actually has a contest going on right now contemplating this exact ideas. It's through Spotify, so you just gotta get Spotify, create your own playlist and share it with them. Details are on their FB page.
-
Is there any way to buy the vinyl boxset at some point in time? :(
-
At this point your only options are to buy it second-hand from somebody else or to try to track down a record store that still has one in stock...
-
Well shit.. I guess I became a fan two weeks too late.
-
If you can find it, definitely do it. It's honestly the most amazing boxset I've ever seen. I'm actually afraid for mine because I've been playing the EPs so much lately. :lol Might have to grab another if I can find it anywhere so I can keep one in good shape
-
"This next song is about meeting a homeless person in a park. And you know that you have to fight him to protect your territory. It'll make sense once you hear the lyrics." *band launches into "She's Always Singing"* :lol
So yeah, TDH were awesome last night. Didn't get a picture with Casey since he looked pretty exhausted but I shook his hand and let him know how much I enjoyed the show. TCS stuff is really good live.
-
SIX sold out shows in a row... and counting.
Things are happening. :metal
-
That's so exciting. They deserve all good things that come to them. ...although I gotta admit, my favorite shows always end up being the really small ones.
-
That's awesome. Glad to hear they're picking up some steam. I felt bad seeing them a couple years ago when it seemed like everyone was there for the opening bands. As much as I want TDH to have all the success in the world, for selfish reasons I don't really want them to get much more popular than a band like Dredg, simply because I like to see shows in smaller venues and have the musicians be more accessible..
-
Yeah... I remember I went to a local show like 2 years ago where there were FOUR local openers, and they were all terrible. But by the time TDH went on there were literally maybe 20 people still there. Made me so sad :(.
I would love to see them get a lot bigger. I know they aren't exactly making tons of money right now, so I'm hoping they at least get a level where they can realistically sustain a career.
-
Does Casey work another job?
Fake edit: Oh wait, he does production work, right?
-
SIX sold out shows in a row... and counting.
Things are happening. :metal
tbh I saw a few people leave after O'Brother, mostly because they're from Atlanta. But I was surprised our show was sold out. Very cool for them!
-
Does Casey work another job?
Fake edit: Oh wait, he does production work, right?
Yeah, as far as I know he doesn't have a "day" job per se, but he does do a lot of other work outside of TDH. I know he does production type stuff (see, e.g., Forgive Durden, The River Empires, Naive Thieves, etc.), and he guests on other people's albums (not sure if there's any money in that), and I think he pretty much does whatever else he can get. TDH are also a non-stop tour machine. They were touring throughout the spring w/ Dredg, then the summer headliner they've got now, and another tour coming up in the fall with Manchester Orchestra. I'm sure he makes enough to get by, but probably not much more than that (and I'm sure he spends plenty of nights sleeping in the van).
-
They're gonna be touring with Manchester Orchestra? I need to go to one of those shows. Both MO and TDH were near me in the past week, but I couldn't go to either show because I'm poor at the moment.
-
The Color Spectrum is really really good. I listen to it like several times a day... Fantastic album! :hefdaddy
-
The Color Spectrum
several times a day
Holy crap, that's 5 hours of your day
-
I only listen to that nowadays! :lol
-
It is really great, can't blame ya!
-
Just listened to Act I for the first time and really liked it. Listening to Act II now: it's blowing my mind so far. This is good shit.
-J
-
Just listened to Act I for the first time and really liked it. Listening to Act II now: it's blowing my mind so far. This is good shit.
-J
''Good shit'' doesn't even begin to describe TDH. :hat
-
So I listened to The Color Spectrum EPs the other day, and I have to say that my favorite as of right now is Black.
-
So I listened to The Color Spectrum EPs the other day, and I have to say that my favorite as of right now is Black.
My order changes all the time. Right now I like White the best.
-
I have a feeling it will be like that for me. There's just so much music which one I like is more is bound to change at some point.
-
I still prefer the previous albums to THE COLOR SPECTRUM EP'S, but there's some really brilliant stuff on there nonetheless. My fav. EP's are Violet, White, Green and Yellow. I don't care so much for Red and Indigo though... And the rest is decent enough.
Still, looking forward to whatever Casey has lined up next!
-
The Procession is amazing. I absolutely love the music underneath the "One Life For Another" bit. And The Lake And The River....
Act II is seriously getting really close to overpassing Act I for me.
-
For me it goes: Act II > TCS > Act III.
Should really get around to hearing Act I.
-
Act III is better than your life.
-
II > TCS > III > I
-
Act III is better than your life.
Act III is by no means bad, I still think it's a fantastic album, but funny enough, not a single song on the album stands out to me more then the others, it's filled with really good songs, meanwhile Act II and TCS has the ones I care for the most.
-
Ah I really wanna listen to The Colour Spectrum!
-
Ah I really wanna listen to The Colour Spectrum!
Why don't you have it???
-
Yeah, Act III is my least favorite TDH album, easily. I still like it, but it doesn't captivate me like the other albums. Maybe in time, but right now it's just an album I like, and not love.
Act I=Act II > TCS
>Act III
-
Ah I really wanna listen to The Colour Spectrum!
Why don't you have it???
I don't know. :|
-
I need Rich in here.
@Rich Jones
-
I only have The Color Spectrum.. I guess I should check out the Acts.
-
I only have The Color Spectrum.. I guess I should check out the Acts.
Act II gogogo!
-
I'd go in order and start with Act I. Best starting place imo.
-
The other acts don't have In Cauda Venenum.
-
I only have The Color Spectrum.. I guess I should check out the Acts.
Act II gogogo!
-
I guess checking them out in order would be a scheet idea... Except I never see them at the local CD stores. :(
-
AND ALL THE WHILE
SHE IS STILL FRESH IN MY MIND
-
YEAH THOUGH IT MIGHT SOUND PREMATURE
-
BUT AMBITION STRIKES JUST WHEN THE MOOD IS RIGHT
-
THE MOOOOOD IS RIGHT
-
Smiling Swine is definitely the catchiest song I've ever heard.
-
Oh yeah. I've listened to it so many times and I never get sick of it :heart
-
But now you need The Color Spectrum!!
-
GAWD TAHLIA I TRIED LIKE THREE TIMES TO GIVE IT TO YOU JEEBUS
-
I tried to give her a copy of it but she managed to destroy the memory stick I let her borrow.
-
ಠ_ಠ
-
:rollin
wtf Tahlia?
-
It's like I'm not meant to listen to it :(
-
I think she secretly doesn't want the album.
-
I tried to give her a copy of it but she managed to destroy the memory stick I let her borrow.
I didn't destroy it there was no music on it!! Bah.
-
There was. I put about 15 albums on it.
Also,
SOMEWHERE THERE'S A CHOICE BEING MADE
-
Pfft whatever. I'll get them Tuesday? Remind me to clear my usb a bit to make room cos it's chockablock with films right now.
-
SOMEWHERE THERE'S A CHOICE BEING MADE
FOR THE MASS BY THE WILL OF A BROKEN FEW
-
Pfft whatever. I'll get them Tuesday? Remind me to clear my usb a bit to make room cos it's chockablock with films right now.
No, give me the films first and then I'll put all the music on. I need more films on my computer.
SOMEWHERE THERE'S A CHOICE BEING MADE
FOR THE MASS BY THE WILL OF A BROKEN FEW
GUIDED BY THE HAND OF THE GUILTY
-
Oh ok, I've already deleted some but I'll leave the rest. REMIND ME THOUGH.
-
I WILL!
Thanks!
-
PRAISED AS THE CURE FOR A CURSE
-
One of my favorite Spectrum songs :heart
-
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
-
Seriously, it's so good. I'm going to listen to it RIGHT NOW!
-
LISTEN TO ALL OF IT
-
I would love to but I need to go to bed soon. Got to wake up early to take my sister to the bus station and then I've got work straight after D:
-
Noob.
-
Those short attention spam kids...
-
Top5 The Dear Hunter-songs:
Red Hands
The Lake and the River
Echo
Filth and Squalor
Mandala
Something like that at least.
-
I hate you guys.
Forever.
It's kind of like you want to watch me crash and want to see me burn. You know? Just enough to fall apart.
-
Red Hands
Smiling Swine
The Pimp and the Priest/His Hand Matched His Tongue (can't choose between these two)
Life and Death
Progress
no order
-
1. His Hands Matched His Tongue
2. Filth and Squalor
3. The Lake and The River
4. Black Sandy Beaches
5. City Escape
Progress, Take More Than You Need, The Procession, and Battesimo Del Fuoco are all way up there too though.
-
HELL NO I DON'T THINK SO! HELL NO I DON'T THINK SO!
-
It's weird. None of the acts have really grabbed me yet, but most of The Color Spectrum appeals to me. Black and Indigo are still my favorites.
-
It's weird. None of the acts have really grabbed me yet, but most of The Color Spectrum appeals to me. Black and Indigo are still my favorites.
I think me they are my favorites too. :tup
-
Though my lens is cracked,
Right down the center I saw you,
And through shattered light,
Your beauty remained flawless.
Brilliant. I don't know why people dislike the Blue EP.
-
I love it. I was just in the mood for it today...
-
blue is da best 1
-
oh and:
Never Forgive Never Forget
A Curse of Cynicism
Echo
Things that Hide Away
The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Mandala
Too Late
Lost But Not All Gone
-
oh and:
Never Forgive Never Forget
A Curse of Cynicism
Echo
Things that Hide Away
The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Mandala
Too Late
Lost But Not All Gone
Ew. I hate the vocals during the second verse.
Filth and Squalor
We've Got a Score to Settle
Stuck on a Wire Out on a Fence
Misplaced Devotion
Crow and Cackle
Trapdoor
Lillian
Progress
Lost But Not All Gone
And revised EP rankings:
Indigo
Black
White
Yellow
Violet
Orange
Red
Green
Blue
-
Fuck you, they're awesome.
-
This Body is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to it.
-
Oooooooooooh myyyyyyyyyyyyyy gaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhd
-
THIS BODY'S NOT A TEMPLE, IT'S AN IAIN
YEAHHHHHHHHH-EEEEE-YEAHHHHHHHHHHH
-
I need Rich in here.
@Rich Jones
I'M HERE BABY.
What wat.
Anyway yeah Act III is the best them. Complaining that no song stands out is silly; it's because they're all so damn perfect. The other Acts are still amazing, don't get me wrong, but they do have one or two weaker songs which is why the other ones "stand out" more.
III > TCS > II > I
-
Anyway yeah Act III is the best them. Complaining that no song stands out is silly; it's because they're all so damn perfect. The other Acts are still amazing, don't get me wrong, but they do have one or two weaker songs which is why the other ones "stand out" more.
Thing is, all of the song are great, but it has no "Red Hands" or "The Lake and the River".
It's just a very damn fine and solid album, though I prefer Act II and TCS.
-
Two months later, TCS is still the best them.
-
Thing is, all of the song are great, but it has no "Red Hands" or "The Lake and the River".
Indeed, because putting the same songs two albums in a row would be dumb. But it does have lots of other songs that are just as good. :hat
-
I meant quality-wise OBVIOUSLY.
And no sorry, none of the songs on Act III are as good as the best on Act II and TCS, but as I said, I still think Act III is a very solid album, and it isn't bad in any ways.
-
Anyway yeah Act III is the best them. Complaining that no song stands out is silly; it's because they're all so damn perfect. The other Acts are still amazing, don't get me wrong, but they do have one or two weaker songs which is why the other ones "stand out" more.
Thing is, all of the song are great, but it has no "Red Hands" or "The Lake and the River".
It's just a very damn fine and solid album, though I prefer Act II and TCS.
No but it does have "He Said He had a Story" which is better than both of those songs.
-
Act III is easily the best album.
-
You guys (Rich, Matt and Drew) are the best :heart
-
Anyway yeah Act III is the best them. Complaining that no song stands out is silly; it's because they're all so damn perfect. The other Acts are still amazing, don't get me wrong, but they do have one or two weaker songs which is why the other ones "stand out" more.
Thing is, all of the song are great, but it has no "Red Hands" or "The Lake and the River".
It's just a very damn fine and solid album, though I prefer Act II and TCS.
No but it does have "He Said He had a Story" which is better than both of those songs.
Seeing that song live boosted my appreciation for how awesome it is tenfold. (and I already loved it) Definitely one of the highlights of the night, the crowd was really into it and everyone would shout "THEN WHAT DID YOU DO NEXT" and whatnot.
-
This Body is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to it.
Really? That's my least favorite on Black and one of my least favorite on the whole album.
-
It's my least favorite on Black too. I don't find the whole "yeaaahhhh eeaaahhhhhh" part really good.
-
Take More Than You Need is definitely my least favorite as far as Black is concerned. I really like This Body, I can hear a fair bit of Casey's previous band (The Receiving End of Sirens) in it.
-
It's my least favorite on Black too. I don't find the whole "yeaaahhhh eeaaahhhhhh" part really good.
Me neither. And the "oh my god" part is pretty weak too IMO.
-
"Never Forgive, Never Forget" is easily my least favorite song on Black, with that said I still love it though.
I just love the other 3 more.
-
INDIGO
-
"Never Forgive, Never Forget" is easily my least favorite song on Black, with that said I still love it though.
I just love the other 3 more.
I just want you to know that your opinions are very correct lately.
Also this:
INDIGO
-
PRESSING YOUR LIIIIIIIPS TOOOOOOOO MIIIIIIIIIIIINE
-
PRESSING YOUR LIIIIIIIPS TOOOOOOOO MIIIIIIIIIIIINE
BREEEEEATHE IN DEEEEEEEEP AAAAAAAND LIIIIEEEEEE
-
Lilian is probably my favourite track on the whole spectrum.
-
Fucking Blue man, can't get enough of it. So mellow.
-
Indigo is the best them because it includes electronic elements and clapping arrangements. And quality music.
-
Green ftw
-
Black is where it's at, especially because of This Body, which is easily my favorite song on The Color Spectrum. That being said, Red and Orange are also fucking rad.
This Body is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to it.
Really? That's my least favorite on Black and one of my least favorite on the whole album.
Maybe calling it one of the best songs I've ever heard was an overstatement, but it's a damn good song.
-
Can't decide between Indigo and Violet which one I like more. ???
-
Indigo > Black > Violet
imo
-
Every EP that isn't Blue > Blue
imo
-
I agree.
-
Iaindeed
-
Iaindeed
Woah wait a minute you and I agree on something? :omg:
Hot damn. Today's a beautiful day.
-
Iaindeed
Woah wait a minute you and I agree on something? :omg:
Hot damn. Today's a beautiful day.
Lets get naked.
-
threesome?
-
Foursome. Let's invite Casey.
-
omg yes
-
(https://i.imgur.com/rwy55.png)
-
Green ftw
-
Time for another EP-rankings, because it's fun.
Indigo
Black
Orange
White
Blue
Yellow
Violet
Green
Red
-
Foursome. Let's invite Casey.
(https://lakeandtheriver.com/public/style_emoticons/default/casey.gif)
-
:rollin
-
I was drunk last night and rocked out in my apartment to the Black EP. Awesome.
-
For anybody interested in exploring the extended Dear Hunter Family:
Mercies (New band formed by former TDH members Josh Rheault and Sammy Dent) - https://www.facebook.com/merciesmusic
Erick Serna and the Killing Floor (New band formed by former TDH guitarist Erick Serna) - https://www.facebook.com/erickserna
Arch Type Set (Max's side band) - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arch-Type-Set/187587457948839
The Empire Shall Fall (One of Nick S's bands w/ the former lead singer from Killswitch Engage) - https://www.facebook.com/theempireshallfall?ref=ts&sk=app_178091127385
Symmetry (Another one of Nick S's bands) - https://www.facebook.com/symmetrymusic
-
Is the complete collection for the Color Spectrum only available on vinyl and digital download?
-
Is the complete collection for the Color Spectrum only available on vinyl and digital download?
Yes. There is no CD release.
-
Is the complete collection for the Color Spectrum only available on vinyl and digital download?
Yes. There is no CD release.
Which sucks.
Seriously, if I have to start collecting vinyls as well, I'll get poor real fast. :/
-
I really hope I'll be able to find the vinyl then, because I hate digital downloads.
-
Vinyl set is sold out. Only way to get it now is second-hand.
Casey has said that there's a possibility they'll release a CD version somewhere down the line... nothing definite yet though.
-
Vinyl set is sold out. Only way to get it now is second-hand.
I assumed as much. I really don't care if it's secondhand though, it's just too good not to have.
-
Vinyl set is sold out. Only way to get it now is second-hand.
I assumed as much. I really don't care if it's secondhand though, it's just too good not to have.
It really is quite a beautiful set.
-
I've come to the conclusion that, unless there is a re-release, I'm never gonna get it. Who in their right minds would sell that?
-
idk check ebay or something
-
Only two copies of the album, no box sets. I guess I'll just have to wait.
-
The Green EP is really good.
-
The Inheritance is the best song on Green.
-
I think I like Things That Hide Away the best, but the whole EP is amazing.
-
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Fall tour w/ Manchester Orchestra = officially announced.
https://sony-m.neolane.net/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=2c3c879b156fe5948c
-
9/2 – KNDD Fest, Seattle, WA
9/4 - Sonic Boom 2011, Edmonton, AB
9/23 - Big Spring Jam, Huntsville, AL
9/24 - Music Midtown, Atlanta, GA
10/2 – Bristol Academy 2 , Bristol, UK**
10/3 – Glasgow Oran Mor, Glasgow, UK**
10/4 – Birmingham HMV Institute Library, Birmingham, UK**
10/5 – Manchester Academy 2, Manchester, UK**
10/7 – London Koko, London, UK**
10/21 – Warehouse Live , Houston, TX#
10/22 – Stubb’s, Austin, TX#
10/23 – Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX#
10/25 – Railto, Tuscon, AZ#
10/26 – House of Blues, San Diego, CA#
10/27 – Glass House, Pomona, CA#
10/28 – Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA#
10/29 – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR#
11/1 – Saltair, Magna, UT++
11/2 – Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO##
11/4 – Bourbon Theatre, Lincoln, NE##
11/5 – Cabooze, Minneapolis, MN##
11/7 – House of Blues, Chicago, IL##
11/8 – Clutch Cargo’s, Detroit, MI##
11/9 – Club Zoo , Pittsburgh, PA##
11/11 – Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA##
11/12 – House of Blues, Boston, MA##
11/13 – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ ##
11/14 – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC##
11/16 – The National, Richmond, VA##
11/17 – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC##
11/18 – Amos, Charlotte, NC##
11/19 – Cannery Ballroom , Nashville, TN##
11/21 – Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL##
11/22 – House of Blues, Orlando, FL##
Fuck me sideways.
-
The Inheritance is the best song on Green.
No you tit its Crow and Cackle. Why are you always wrong?
-
I'm so excited that I'm actually able to make this. I'll probably be at the Charlotte show on the 18th before going back home for a week for Thanksgiving.
Seeing them for the third time this year FTW!
-
Yaaay finally got The Colour Spectrum! I am excite.
-
The Dear Hunter will probably be touring USA (east coast area around NY) for 40 years, so flying over is probably my only way of seeing them live.
-
Anybody else going to the Jersey show?
-
I'll probably be going to the Boston show. Are ticket prices announced yet?
EDIT - $20... not bad! Gonna see if anyone wants to go with me, but chances are I will go either way.
-
"not bad"?!?! $20 for Manchester Orchestra AND The Dear Hunter?! That's like... super good! Deal of the Century!
-
"not bad"?!?! $20 for Manchester Orchestra AND The Dear Hunter?! That's like... super good! Deal of the Century!
:lol Very true!
-
No Montreal date? :tdwn
-
Forgot about Steven Wilson... I'll be in NY the day before, and then Boston again the day after TDH show. I dunno if I can do all that driving/afford all that gas in a span of 3 days. :-\
-
The Inheritance is the best song on Green.
No you tit its Crow and Cackle. Why are you always wrong?
Because I have a reputation of wrongness to live up to.
-
No Connecticut date? Eff that man. Both of these bands were here in the past couple weeks, and when they play together they skip it.
-
The Inheritance is indeed the best song on Green. Followed by Things That Hide Away.
-
I had my fingers crossed for a Little Rock or Jackson date. Oh well.
-
No Connecticut date? Eff that man. Both of these bands were here in the past couple weeks, and when they play together they skip it.
How far are you from the Boston and/or Jersey shows? I say just come to the Jersey show, 'cause I'll be there :)
-
Also, this should so be the tour poster:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/Dinohighresjpg.jpg)
-
Just for clarification, that is Nick Crescenzo on the left?
-
That's their last.fm picture and it's hilariously awesome.
-
Just for clarification, that is Nick Crescenzo on the left?
It's Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra (hence the appropriateness for this tour). And on the ground in the middle is Zach Galifianakis
That's their last.fm picture and it's hilariously awesome.
I think it was originally done by somebody on LATR. Not sure how it ended up on last.fm, but it's definitely fantastic and worthy of that use.
-
No Connecticut date? Eff that man. Both of these bands were here in the past couple weeks, and when they play together they skip it.
How far are you from the Boston and/or Jersey shows? I say just come to the Jersey show, 'cause I'll be there :)
2 hours from Boston. 3 hours from Jersey. If I went to one of those, it would be the Boston one.
-
I'd definitely make the trek to Boston. That's TDH's backyard. They always have good shows and strong crowds there.
-
I'd definitely make the trek to Boston. That's TDH's backyard. They always have good shows and strong crowds there.
You should too! ;)
-
I'd definitely make the trek to Boston. That's TDH's backyard. They always have good shows and strong crowds there.
I'm gonna do my best to get up there. I don't have a car right now, but who knows what's gonna happen between now and then.
-
I'd definitely make the trek to Boston. That's TDH's backyard. They always have good shows and strong crowds there.
You should too! ;)
I've done it before... drove up there for one of their 2008 Holiday shows with 3 at Cafe 939. It's like a 5 hour drive though. Really exhausting to get there and back in one day. If they were headlining I'd consider it, but not for an opening slot where they'll just be playing the same set every night.
p.s. ~ This was the setlist for that Boston show...
City Escape
Inquiry of Ms. Terri
Where the Road Parts
Dear Ms. Leading
The Bitter Suite 1&2
Black Sandy Beaches
His Hands Matched His Tongue
New song from the video*
Nameless new song*
Lake and the River
The Procession
Red Hands
Oracles
The Church and the Dime
The Pimp and the Priest
Smiling Swine
*Not entirely sure, but I think the two "new" songs were In Cauda and What It Means To Be Alone
-
City Escape
Inquiry of Ms. Terri
Where the Road Parts
Dear Ms. Leading
The Bitter Suite 1&2
Black Sandy Beaches
His Hands Matched His Tongue
New song from the video*
Nameless new song*
Lake and the River
The Procession
Red Hands
Oracles
The Church and the Dime
The Pimp and the Priest
Smiling Swine
*Not entirely sure, but I think the two "new" songs were In Cauda and What It Means To Be Alone
:hefdaddy :hefdaddy That setlist is absolutely incredible!
-
Unfortunately, the sound was awful and the stage was basically at floor level and we were way in the back, so we couldn't see shit :(.
Still a fun night though. Especially special for me because it was the first time I really met Casey.
-
GODDAMIT RYAN. I was so excited when I saw UK tour dates, but that's not with TDH. :(
-
I actually misinterpreted the dates myself when I first saw it. I had a full post typed out before I realized TDH wouldn't be there :lol
-
While listening to Act II I find myself wanting more and more to get to Red Hands while listening to it's preceding tracks. :lol
-
Well yeah, it is their best song.
-
I think I might have to agree with you there, though the tracks that surround it are quite good as well!
-
Top 10 maybe, but BEST? Idunno... for best I think I'd pick either The Lake and the River, Dear Ms. Leading or His Hands Matched His Tongue...
-
Dear Ms. Leading? Really? That's like bottom half of Act II.
-
ignore ryan, he is retarded
-
Dear Ms. Leading? Really? That's like bottom half of Act II.
Have you ever seen it played live?
-
No but I'm assuming you have since you've seen them 985479857 times. :lol
-
Lol... I have indeed. That's what really sold me on it. Such a monster live song...
And I've only seen them live 12 times!! (13 if you count the Casey solo show).
-
12 times. I haven't seen any band more than twice
Of course, I've seen like 20 different bands live twice, but whatever.
-
ryan you fool.
they played it at the dredg show
-
No they didn't. They played:
In Cauda Venenum
We've Got a Score to Settle
The Procession
The Church and The Dime
The Thief
Mustard Gas
This Body
-
lol.
-
Red Hands can't be their best song because it isn't "He Said He Had a Story." Noob.
-
fuck
-
fuck
you
-
Red Hands can't be their best song because it isn't "He Said He Had a Story." Noob.
Red Hands is better then He Said He Had a Story, though the latter is the best on Act III and very good as well.
-
Hey Zepp, how often do they play Jackson and/or Little Rock? Right now, I really don't want to drive to Dallas to see them. Jackson and Little Rock are each about 2 hours closer to me.
-
Not really sure. I generally don't pay much attention to where they're touring other than the local show... If you post something on their fb page though maybe somebody there will know.
-
Going to their show tonight, am so excited.
No one had any idea.
No one.
-
ZOMG CONCERT TOMORROW :dangerwillrobinson:
-
Act III is giving me chills right now. This has never happened before.
-
(https://gyazo.com/ed22a62399e8133a32a11011cf44271a.png)
am on le right.
Was an epic show, and I'm too tired to write anything else, so I'll just copy my latest Facebook status.
"Well, I can honestly say that The Dear Hunter has put on one of the best shows I've ever seen, or heard, in all my life. The only thing I disliked was the 120° plus 400% humidity. Although, I did get to talk to the lead singer (Casey) and get a picture with him. All in all, amazing night."
-
Listening to Act II for the first time all the way through, so far so good, although from what I've heard so far, I prefer Act III.
-
Awesome show last night. Some guy tried to start a mosh pit during He Said He Had a Story :lol
It was the last show of the tour too, and Casey was super nice and grateful and everything. Wonderful guy.
-
:laugh:
-
YOU SHOULD HAVE FLOWN HERE FOR IT YOU NOOB
-
I'm sorry, I wish I did. :sadpanda:
-
Ok, I have listened to all of two songs and really dig both of them (City Escape and Filth and Squalor)... Where do I start from here?
-
Act III!
-
Just pick something. You can't go wrong with any of it.
-
Go in order.. Act I, II, then III. And finally The Color Spectrum!
-
Act II takes a lot to sink in, I think it's more complex and a lot more deeper than Act III, and generally their best album. I'm not sure if it's just me, but Act III seemed more poppy and mainstream (kind of like Coheed and Cambria's 'No World For Tomorrow'), but incredibly catchy!
I can't find these albums anywhere in the UK, had to import from US. It shames me that such an amazing band becomes a ghost amongst the realms of Gaga and Minaj. Complete shambles!
-
Ok, I have listened to all of two songs and really dig both of them (City Escape and Filth and Squalor)... Where do I start from here?
Act III!
-
Not having power really makes me realize how much I love TH. I've them stuck in my head, and I just want to listen to them, but I can't. It really sucks.
-
I made sure to fully charge my iPod in anticipation of the storm :)
-
II don't actually own their music yet, so even if I had a fully charged ipod it wouldn't make a difference.
-
You were the only one that didn't folddddddddd
-
:lol
I would just like to say TDH is awesome road trip music. :metal
(Admittedly, I feel bad for my poor mother sitting through all these songs she doesn't like :lol)
-
Got into TCS a bit more, Violet is great.
-
Heck yes. Violet is definitely the one that sounds the most like the Acts stuff. I think "Look Away" might be my favorite song on all of TCS.
-
Heck yes. Violet is definitely the one that sounds the most like the Acts stuff. I think "Look Away" might be my favorite song on all of TCS.
This is why Violet is one of my favorites. I love the sound of the Acts and really hope Casey doesn't move the band too far in another direction.
-
LEAVE THE PAIN BEHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIND!
-
That's actually why I like Violet the least. The other colors show just how versatile they are as a band; they're not a one-trick pony.
That's not to say the Acts sound is bad, but if I wanted to listen to that side of TDH I'd listen to the Acts.
-
JUST ONE DROP IS MOOOOOOOORE THAN ENOUGH
-
SHE HAS HER SUPERSTITIONS
-
That's actually why I like Violet the least. The other colors show just how versatile they are as a band; they're not a one-trick pony.
That's not to say the Acts sound is bad, but if I wanted to listen to that side of TDH I'd listen to the Acts.
This. Violet is great, but when I wanna listen to bits of TCS, I usually pick other EPs just because the other ones are so different from the Acts.
-
Violet is pretty much the only EP I listen to anymore off TCS.
I still love pretty much all of it, but for some reason I only ever want to listen to Violet.
-
That's actually why I like Violet the least. The other colors show just how versatile they are as a band; they're not a one-trick pony.
That's not to say the Acts sound is bad, but if I wanted to listen to that side of TDH I'd listen to the Acts.
I can unerstand that. I think the Acts are just about the greatest music I've ever heard in my life, so you can understand why I'd like more of that over what I consider to be lesser music from TDH. But I ddo enjoy nearly all of the TCS. Indigo is still the only one that I find to be pretty dull.
-
I agree that it's dull in its execution, but the concept itself was interesting.
-
No way. Indigo is amazing, very spacey and great to just chill out to.
-
Interesting. I feel like Indigo is generally the fan-favorite amongst existing TDH fans. As for the general sound change, I wouldn't worry too much. There are still 3 or 4 Acts to go...
-
Interesting. I feel like Indigo is generally the fan-favorite amongst existing TDH fans.
Which is so strange to me. I've been a huge TDH fan longer than nearly everyone here and I think Indigo is by far the worst on the album. I really don't see the appeal at all. I find it really dull and boring and about as far away from the Acts as anything on TCS.
As for the general sound change, I wouldn't worry too much. There are still 3 or 4 Acts to go...
The ony thing I worry about is the interview with Casey from a few pages back where he makes it sound like he's not really all that interested in finishing the Acts and might just release them all at once digitally or something. He seems to have moved on musically from them. Which is fine if that's what he wants to do. I would just be disappointed if he didn't put the effort into finishing the story as he put in the first 3 Acts.
-
Interesting. I feel like Indigo is generally the fan-favorite amongst existing TDH fans.
Which is so strange to me. I've been a huge TDH fan longer than nearly everyone here and I think Indigo is by far the worst on the album. I really don't see the appeal at all. I find it really dull and boring and about as far away from the Acts as anything on TCS.
Well I mean, the bulk of the TDH fan base is very different from the average TDH fan on DTF. In my experience, the bulk of the "original" TDH fans were actually TREOS people and there aren't too many of them left. I've been a fan since right around when Act II came out, and I've spent a lot of time on the TDH boards since then, and the general musical taste over there is widely different from what you see over here. Very few "prog" fans at all (in fact, about 2 and a half years ago I started a Dream Theater thread over there and the reaction was so negative that it was about a year before I went back there).
As for the general sound change, I wouldn't worry too much. There are still 3 or 4 Acts to go...
The ony thing I worry about is the interview with Casey from a few pages back where he makes it sound like he's not really all that interested in finishing the Acts and might just release them all at once digitally or something. He seems to have moved on musically from them. Which is fine if that's what he wants to do. I would just be disappointed if he didn't put the effort into finishing the story as he put in the first 3 Acts.
I think they're just not on the forefront of him mind right now. But from what I know of Casey, I'd be shocked if he half-assed anything. I don't think it's so much that he's "moved on" as it is that he's just been experimenting and playing around with other types of music. The Acts storyline is the heart of the band. In fact, at the recent Philly show he kind of implied that the Colors stuff is the focus right now, but that after this is done with, we might not see much of it again as the plan is to go back to Acts-focused setlists and stuff.
I feel like I'd rather just wait it out and have him finish the Acts storyline when he's ready and when he can give it the attention it deserves rather than just force it for the sake of being done with it.
-
Yeah, nothing against the people over at LATR, but... not entirely my type of crowd. :lol I'm not too big into prog, but I feel like the music taste over here is much more diverse and varied.
Although I agree that Indigo is one of the best EPs, probably my second favorite behind Black.
-
Yeah, it's two totally different worlds. But I think the real reason DTF is more diverse is just because there are WAY more people over here than there are on LATR. I'd say that there are really maybe only 15-20 "regulars" on LATR at most.
-
I don't agree at all that Violet is the most like the Acts, I'd say that's White by miles, and Yellow a bit as well. Violet is like symphonic pop-rock.
-
Violet is not as interesting to me as the other EP's, just because I feel like it sounds like the Act-albums.
With that said, it is nothing about quality though, whenever I listen to Violet I think it's a brilliant EP, but the others just have a more 'unique' or well, 'new' feel to them.
I don't know, hard to explain.
-
I don't agree at all that Violet is the most like the Acts, I'd say that's White by miles, and Yellow a bit as well. Violet is like symphonic pop-rock.
I always thought of Violet as show-tunesy. It's not the same exact thing as the Acts, but musically I think it is the most similar. Both are very symphonic/showy.
White is similar to the ballads on the Acts, for sure. But I can't see any relation between Yellow and any of the Acts.
-
I feel like I'd rather just wait it out and have him finish the Acts storyline when he's ready and when he can give it the attention it deserves rather than just force it for the sake of being done with it.
I agree. I just hope he wants to give it the attention it deserves sooner rather than later. :)
-
The Dear Hunter's best ballad. What is it?
-
His Hands Matched His Tongue
-
His Hands Matched His Tongue
Easily.
-
His Hands Matched His Tongue
Easily.
Yep.
-
His Hands Matched His Tongue
Easily.
Yep.
By a mile.
-
I might lose some cred by saying this, as a lot of people (for reasons unbeknownst to me) seem to really dislike this song, but my VERY close runner-up as #2 is Embrace (Bitter Suite 3).
-
whaaaaat really? that's like... one of the worst songs on Act II imo
-
I love the Bitter Suite, but yeah, overall Bitter Suite 1-3 are probably my least favorites on Act II.
But it's still really good, the whole album is amazing!
-
The Bitter Suite is my favorite TDH song, so yeah.
-
It's like the apex of the story and is the most emotional song on the album imo. The buildup at the beginning is so epic. The part where the drums first come in after the first minute or so is one of my favorite moments on the whole album. And then the way Casey's voice has that slight crack in the first "fail" during the first chorus... so raw and intense.
And the lyrics are the perfect description of what's going on (i.e., a naive "country" kid experiencing sex and women for the first time ever and having no idea how to react to it and just being completely overwhelmed)
-
Dammit. Double-post. :(
edit: Might as well make some use out of this post. This is like the perfect example of why I think this band has so much potential for success. Everybody has favorite songs/albums that the love, but people seem to disagree wildly on exactly which ones they are. I feel like with most bands there's at least somewhat of a consensus on what the "best" is, but with TDH I feel like every single fan has a totally different opinion on what they love.
-
The first two parts are brilliant and wonderful and I love them.
3 is my least favorite song of theirs. Something about it just doesn't work.
-
I like the whole thing collectively, but for some reason it just doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the album.
Which is ok I guess since it is pretty much the middle of the album, and on vinyl it more or less concludes the first disc.
-
Really? Idunno... never really saw it as "not fitting". The only song on any of the Acts that I've ever felt doesn't "fit" is "Go Get Your Gun". I like the song itself, but I always feel like it kills the flow for some reason.
-
I think Go Get Your Gun is mostly just in the wrong place. I really like it, but it comes at a point where the mood of the album has switched from the whole "welcome to war" kind of thing to a much more sentimental and fragile state, and that's where it doesn't quite fit. So yeah, I'd place it somewhere earlier on in the album, (not sure where) but I'd definitely hang on to it because I think it's really cool song.
-
It feels almost like it belongs more on Act II than Act III (which, given the context of the song, I guess makes sense).
-
I'd agree about Bitter Suite #3 just "not working"...I can't put my finger on why, it just doesn't.
Also:
We all have hearts, we all have home, but when we die, we die alone.
-
We all have hearts, we all have home, but when we die, we die alone.
Whoah. I'm actually listening to that song right now. ("Holiday Awesomeness" Acoustic Version)
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! :millahhhh
-
Whoa whoa whoa. Embrace is great! Love the chorus.
-
Yeah, the chorus has been playing in my head for the last few posts or so in this thread. :lol Great chorus!
-
Really? Idunno... never really saw it as "not fitting". The only song on any of the Acts that I've ever felt doesn't "fit" is "Go Get Your Gun". I like the song itself, but I always feel like it kills the flow for some reason.
This. So much this. I like the song, don't get me wrong, but it just doesn't work.
-
Hmmm, I've read so much about this band for about a year now, so I decided to try it. Shoot me for not going in order, but I'm listening to Act II right now and I'm... confused.
Is this a normal first reaction? I'm not sure if I like the singing or not, its poppier than I expected.
-
thats what helps to make it so amazing
-
Well, now that I am a few more songs in..
Fuck what I said earlier, this is the fuckin shit :metal
-
good
-
The Church and the Dime is amazing, its my favorite so far.
-
Really? Idunno... never really saw it as "not fitting". The only song on any of the Acts that I've ever felt doesn't "fit" is "Go Get Your Gun". I like the song itself, but I always feel like it kills the flow for some reason.
This. So much this. I like the song, don't get me wrong, but it just doesn't work.
I dunno, for me that was a much-needed change of pace on the album. Also I felt like The Tank through The Thief was the slowest set of songs on a TDH album. Not including the Bitter Embrace.
-
The Church and the Dime is amazing, its my favorite so far.
That song live :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
-
I think that Blood of the Rose is my favorite from Act II.
-
Also I felt like The Tank through The Thief was the slowest set of songs on a TDH album.
:orly:
-
Eh, I'll give The Thief a sort of pass, but The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
-
The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
I'm going to murder you so hard
-
Still working through TCS, listened from Black to Yellow last night. I think I'm gonna listen to it in chunks since it is very easy to split it up into individual colors. I am really loving it though, just wanna get more familiar with it.
-
Eh, I'll give The Thief a sort of pass, but The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
wat
-
The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
I'm going to murder you so hard
I'll be long gone before you have the chance to Go Get Your Gun. :neverusethis:
-
The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
I'm going to murder you so hard
I'll be long gone before you have the chance to Go Get Your Gun. :neverusethis:
This is true, I have other plans.
Take a drink of product number one.
-
Casey confirms that they will release the full color spectrum on CD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAiZq3fJGA
Damn, it has a DVD with studio footage and Casey's cross country travels... I may have to get this in addition to the vinyl boxset.
-
YESSSSS I'll have to buy it.
-
FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Finally.
-
Hmm. I've been thinking of something... The boxset will be available at the shows so maybe someone that's coming to one of those can pick it up for me and ship it to me! (I'll pay the boxset obviously and the shipping cost)
Anyone? :angel:
-
HELL YEAH! :D
-
Hmm. I've been thinking of something... The boxset will be available at the shows so maybe someone that's coming to one of those can pick it up for me and ship it to me! (I'll pay the boxset obviously and the shipping cost)
Anyone? :angel:
Would it would be cheaper than just ordering it online yourself?
YESSSSS I'll have to buy it.
Don't you already have the vinyl one?
-
These things usually tend to be cheaper at shows. Also, it may be available at the shows before it's available for general sale online.
Damn, it has a DVD with ... Casey's cross country travels.
Ooooh... I wonder if that'll include anything from my show. :caffeine:
I think this is also gonna have all the lyric videos (Deny It All, She's Always Singing and This Body) and some live clips from the Brooklyn fan club show. Casey told us about this DVD like 2 months ago but asked us to keep it quiet, but I guess it's ok to talk about now.
I know he was also looking to do a full video for Mr. Malum... maybe that'll be on there too :) :) :)
-
Would love to have the CDs, I've been too afraid to play the vinyls in the past week or so :lol
-
Hell yes, had to pass on the vinyl set but since this should be much cheaper I'll probably end up grabbing it.
-
Hell yes, had to pass on the vinyl set but since this should be much cheaper I'll probably end up grabbing it.
I'm guessing maybe around $30?
-
YESSSSS I'll have to buy it.
Don't you already have the vinyl one?
Yeah, but I'll probably get this too.
-
CASEY TAKE MY MONEY DAMN IT
-
Casey confirms that they will release the full color spectrum on CD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAiZq3fJGA
Damn, it has a DVD with studio footage and Casey's cross country travels... I may have to get this in addition to the vinyl boxset.
yeeeaAAAAAAHHHHHH! *fist pump*
Glad I held off.
-
Eh, I'll give The Thief a sort of pass, but The Poison Woman bores me to tears.
This post and your previous one makes me want to gouge your eyes out with copper coins.
-
Definitely gonna pick this up.
-
Had I not already spent the money on the digital download, I'd pick this up. But I'm not going to buy it twice.
-
Definitely gonna pick this up.
I agree, the Dear Hunter ROCKS
-
Definitely gonna pick this up.
I agree, the Dear Hunter ROCKS
LOL your name.
Any noob that likes TDH is welcome here :heart
-
Welcome, enjoy your time becoming an indie asshole like all the rest of us. :)
-
I love that this is the 8th most active and 12th most viewed thread on the General Music Discussion board. :)
-
I love that this is the 8th most active and 12th most viewed thread on the General Music Discussion board. :)
It better get to number 1.
-
I love that this is the 8th most active and 12th most viewed thread on the General Music Discussion board. :)
Well yeah, TDH is the cat's pajamas.
-
I would say they're more the bee's knees myself.
-
More like the frazzle's dazzle.
-
Mustard Gas is fucking epic. I LOVE IT.
-
Mustard Gas is fucking epic. I LOVE IT.
YES!
-
Which CD should I pick up first?
-
Which CD should I pick up first?
I just bought Act I. So far so good :tup
-
Just listen in order. They're all really good.
-
Just listen in order. They're all really good.
-
It's like the apex of the story and is the most emotional song on the album imo. The buildup at the beginning is so epic. The part where the drums first come in after the first minute or so is one of my favorite moments on the whole album. And then the way Casey's voice has that slight crack in the first "fail" during the first chorus... so raw and intense.
And the lyrics are the perfect description of what's going on (i.e., a naive "country" kid experiencing sex and women for the first time ever and having no idea how to react to it and just being completely overwhelmed)
Embrace is my favorite song on Act II. Fuck the haters.
-
Currently marathoning through all three acts in one sitting! :metal
...This might be too much for one sitting, but whatever. Onward!
-
I definitely enjoyed Act 1, gonna listen to act 2 tomorrow
-
You'll love act 2, it's just awesome.
-
Just wanna day that I think some of Casey's best vocal work can be found of TCS. The Blue EP especially!
-
Definitely gonna pick this up.
I agree, the Dear Hunter ROCKS
LOL your name.
Any noob that likes TDH is welcome here :heart
Thank you.
BC
-
WOWOWOOWOWOWOWOOWOW
I've finally decided to check this out... the level of eargasm is infinte
-
How did you survive this long?
-
Little question: Does Casey sing the whole way through Tripping in Triplets? There is an obvious voice change, but I 'm not sure if it's a guest singer or Casey singing in a different style. Anyone have the scoop?
-
The other singer is Cameron Thorne from Naive Thieves (who, incidentally, is also the person who did all the cover art).
If you like his super sweet voice as much as I do, they just released an EP themselves - check 'em out: https://naivethieves.com/track/grindin-2
-
Filth and Squalor :heart #wubwubwub
-
The other singer is Cameron Thorne from Naive Thieves (who, incidentally, is also the person who did all the cover art).
If you like his super sweet voice as much as I do, they just released an EP themselves - check 'em out: https://naivethieves.com/track/grindin-2
Downloaded and listening...
-
So last night I noticed how horrible the compression is on Act III. :-\ Is the vinyl any better? I'll probably buy it anyways, but it'd be nice if the sonics on that are a lot better.
-
I always knew that the damned would inherit the Earth
As soon as they'd learned to speak
We would be suffering
Oh my God, so sexy.
-
So last night I noticed how horrible the compression is on Act III. :-\ Is the vinyl any better? I'll probably buy it anyways, but it'd be nice if the sonics on that are a lot better.
The vinyl of Act III sounds awesome. Miles better than the Acts I/II vinyl.
-
So last night I noticed how horrible the compression is on Act III. :-\ Is the vinyl any better? I'll probably buy it anyways, but it'd be nice if the sonics on that are a lot better.
The vinyl of Act III sounds awesome. Miles better than the Acts I/II vinyl.
:o Considering how much I absolutely loved the sound of the first two acts on vinyl...
Sold! :biggrin:
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
I always though it was a little bit just from looking at the tracks in audacity. It isn't nearly as bad as Mike says it is though. :P
-
To be fair, I downloaded these off the internet, so I don't know what the actual cd would look like... would be nice if someone could post those as a comparison.
(https://i.imgur.com/8q2I0.jpg)
Also, I apparently hear this stuff a lot more than most people, so I don't know if my ears are just super sensitive to this kind of thing, but I can definitely hear it throughout the album. The clipping towards the end of The Tank is phenomenal.
-
It's obvious that some stuff found on the internet will be more compressed than the actual CD. Also, the vinyl won't be less compressed (if anything it's the other way around).
-
It's obvious that some stuff found on the internet will be more compressed than the actual CD.
I'm just comparing this to Act II, which I also got online. Obviously the CD will sound better than the MP3, but I feel like that clipping might be present on the CD too. It looks like another victim of the loudness war. I actually don't own any TDH on CD, I just have the vinyls (minus act 3) for everything so I'm basing this off downloads. Like I said, I would love to see some comparison shots of the CDs if anyone has the time to put some up
-
I wouldn't know... I haven't heard any of the Acts yet.
-
I wouldn't know... I haven't heard any of the Acts yet.
Whoa. You serious? Do that ASAP!
-
Yeah man, you gotta go check out the Acts, they are so amazing and completely different from TCS!
-
I can't find their CDs anywhere it's not cool. :tdwn
-
So last night I noticed how horrible the compression is on Act III. :-\ Is the vinyl any better? I'll probably buy it anyways, but it'd be nice if the sonics on that are a lot better.
The vinyl of Act III sounds awesome. Miles better than the Acts I/II vinyl.
:o Considering how much I absolutely loved the sound of the first two acts on vinyl...
Sold! :biggrin:
Really? I actually think Acts I and II sound better on CD... there's something off about the vinyl...
-
So last night I noticed how horrible the compression is on Act III. :-\ Is the vinyl any better? I'll probably buy it anyways, but it'd be nice if the sonics on that are a lot better.
The vinyl of Act III sounds awesome. Miles better than the Acts I/II vinyl.
:o Considering how much I absolutely loved the sound of the first two acts on vinyl...
Sold! :biggrin:
Really? I actually think Acts I and II sound better on CD... there's something off about the vinyl...
It sounds different, for sure. Definitely one of the most different sounding CD/vinyl comparisons I have, but I absolutely love the way it sounds on vinyl!
In fact, I wish my turntable was working properly cause I really wanna listen to that. I'm afraid to get it scratched though because it was getting some from the 10 times I played it or so :-\
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
I always though it was a little bit just from looking at the tracks in audacity. It isn't nearly as bad as Mike says it is though. :P
The fact that you had to look in Audacity confirms that there's no problem. :lol
-
Dude, I love when TDH noobs come into this thread.
Check out the Acts dood! :laugh:
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
I always though it was a little bit just from looking at the tracks in audacity. It isn't nearly as bad as Mike says it is though. :P
The fact that you had to look in Audacity confirms that there's no problem. :lol
Meh. I heard it before I looked in audacity, which is what prompted me to do it in the first place.
-
Hmm, could be your downloaded copy possibly. But honestly, even looking at that Audacity chart, it looks fine to me. Compressed yeah, but compression isn't a bad thing in itself.
-
You people are crazy, Act III sounds fine.
-
You people are crazy, Act III sounds fine.
-
You people are crazy, Act III sounds fine.
-
I'm not saying it's a bad sounding album, but I can still hear the clipping in some certain loud parts throughout the album. Enough for it to be noticeable to me, I dunno if others notice or care... but I do. It doesn't make me like the album any less, but it just kind of bothers me when i can hear things like that
-
THIS BODY'S NOT A TEMPLE IT'S A PRISON!
-
YEAHHHHHHHHH-EEE-YEAHHH-EEE-YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
-
So I just started listening to TDH thanks to a submission in my Song Roulette. I've only listened to Acts I and II so far, but they are both great. My favorite song as of now is Red Hands.
I was wondering if The Recieving End of Sirens is worth checking out as well?
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
Seriously?
Act III is so freaking clippy I can't even listen to it with ear-buds in. I have to use speakers because otherwise the clipping gets way too annoying. Just check out "The Tank" for example.
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
Seriously?
Act III is so freaking clippy I can't even listen to it with ear-buds in. I have to use speakers because otherwise the clipping gets way too annoying. Just check out "The Tank" for example.
Thank you! :P People were starting to look at me like I'm crazy.
-
I was wondering if The Recieving End of Sirens is worth checking out as well?
Yes.
My favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbuoMP1VSJU&ob=av3e
-
Wut. I have NEVER thought of Act III as at all overcompressed. ???
Seriously?
Act III is so freaking clippy I can't even listen to it with ear-buds in. I have to use speakers because otherwise the clipping gets way too annoying. Just check out "The Tank" for example.
Thank you! :P People were starting to look at me like I'm crazy.
You are. Just Joe is crazy as well.
-
I'm listening to The Tank through my in-ear headphones right now, it sounds fine. wtf are you guys listening to?
-
I'm listening to The Tank through my in-ear headphones right now, it sounds fine. wtf are you guys listening to?
96 kbps probs. :lol
OnT though, I have never heard anything wrong with Act III, but again... I don't listen to music in surround or in so crystal clear ways that minor details are annoying.
-
I haven't heard any problems with the sound on the Act III CD.
-
I'm listening to The Tank through my in-ear headphones right now, it sounds fine. wtf are you guys listening to?
Ian, can you grab me a screenshot of yours? I'm curious if we have different ones.
-
I remember the copy of Act III that I *obtained* in mp3 form was kinda shitty quality, but the CD I have seems fine.
-
I'm listening to The Tank through my in-ear headphones right now, it sounds fine. wtf are you guys listening to?
I'm listening to this:
(https://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff421/perpetualjoe/thetank.png)
Just let it be know that I am *not* the type of person who opens things up in audacity immediately as soon as I get them. After listening to this particular album though I started to noticed that it was clipping to the point of making me uncomfortable, so then I opened it up and saw that the album had near Systematic Chaos levels of brick-walling.
I know that insinuating Casey Crescendzo is less than perfect is kinda a sin around these parts, but all the Dear Hunter albums seem to suffer from really lack-luster production values. Except TCS, and I can't help but think that's because it wasn't Casey doing it alone.
-
I know that insinuating Casey Crescendzo is less than perfect is kinda a sin around these parts, but all the Dear Hunter albums seem to suffer from really lack-luster production values.
Can you really blame him? He's a pretty normal guy, with almost no money and no big names willing to produce his work. I'd say the fact that we have as much music from him as we do is a miracle in and of itself.
BC
-
I know that insinuating Casey Crescendzo is less than perfect is kinda a sin around these parts, but all the Dear Hunter albums seem to suffer from really lack-luster production values.
Can you really blame him? He's a pretty normal guy, with almost no money and no big names willing to produce his work. I'd say the fact that we have as much music from him as we do is a miracle in and of itself.
BC
This.
Honestly, I'm just glad for his music.
He pretty much came from nowhere, and is still a nobody (sadly) in most of the world, the fact that we have his music, that's more then enough to be happy about. :)
Maybe in 2018 he will have Steven Wilson producing all his albums. :heart
-
FYI - Casey would be the first person to tell you that he's far from perfect. In fact, I get the sense that all the "OMGILOVEYOUYOURESOAMAZING" stuff makes him seriously uncomfortable.
Although, note that a lot of other artists really like his production abilities and he's been hired to produce a bunch of other albums for smaller bands (e.g., The River Empires, Forgive Durden, Naive Thieves...). Although maybe he takes a different approach when its not his own music.
-
Dug up and dusted off from the deepest corners of the internet:
"Red Wine" by Enter Saints (the only released demo from the 2007 collaboration-that-never-came-to-be between Casey and Brandon Saller from Atreyu).
https://puu.sh/2Ygz
-
I'm listening to The Tank through my in-ear headphones right now, it sounds fine. wtf are you guys listening to?
I'm listening to this:
(https://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff421/perpetualjoe/thetank.png)
Just let it be know that I am *not* the type of person who opens things up in audacity immediately as soon as I get them. After listening to this particular album though I started to noticed that it was clipping to the point of making me uncomfortable, so then I opened it up and saw that the album had near Systematic Chaos levels of brick-walling.
I know that insinuating Casey Crescendzo is less than perfect is kinda a sin around these parts, but all the Dear Hunter albums seem to suffer from really lack-luster production values. Except TCS, and I can't help but think that's because it wasn't Casey doing it alone.
*shrug* Can't say I've ever noticed it. Maybe I just have shitty ears.
-
*shrug* Can't say I've ever noticed it. Maybe I just have shitty ears.
Not saying you *should* notice it.
Just trying to convince people I'm not a crazy just because I do.
-
*shrug* Can't say I've ever noticed it. Maybe I just have shitty ears.
Well....you do like Merzbow.
-
You guys care too much.
-
You guys care too much.
We care a lot.
-
I don't know what you're referencing.
-
You guys care too much.
I don't. People need to stop taking things like this so personal or view it as an attack on the band. :P I still love Act III, I love TDH, but there is clipping on there. Not everyone's ears can hear it. If you can't, you're lucky. But for people like me and PC, it can get grating trying to do a whole album with a lot of clipping. I don't consider myself an audiophile, I guess my ears are just more sensitive to this kind of stuff because I usually notice it, and in some cases it makes albums un-listenable for me (like Death Magnetic and Vapour Trails, although Act III is nowhere near as bad as those).
-
*shrug* Can't say I've ever noticed it. Maybe I just have shitty ears.
Well....you do like Merzbow.
:lol Touche Mr. Hill, touche.
-
You guys care too much.
I don't. People need to stop taking things like this so personal or view it as an attack on the band. :P I still love Act III, I love TDH, but there is clipping on there. Not everyone's ears can hear it. If you can't, you're lucky. But for people like me and PC, it can get grating trying to do a whole album with a lot of clipping. I don't consider myself an audiophile, I guess my ears are just more sensitive to this kind of stuff because I usually notice it, and in some cases it makes albums un-listenable for me (like Death Magnetic and Vapour Trails, although Act III is nowhere near as bad as those).
At what point did my post make you think I was taking it personally or as an attack on the band?
You should probably care less.
-
You guys care too much.
I don't. People need to stop taking things like this so personal or view it as an attack on the band. :P I still love Act III, I love TDH, but there is clipping on there. Not everyone's ears can hear it. If you can't, you're lucky. But for people like me and PC, it can get grating trying to do a whole album with a lot of clipping. I don't consider myself an audiophile, I guess my ears are just more sensitive to this kind of stuff because I usually notice it, and in some cases it makes albums un-listenable for me (like Death Magnetic and Vapour Trails, although Act III is nowhere near as bad as those).
At what point did my post make you think I was taking it personally or as an attack on the band?
You should probably care less.
Maybe you shouldn't think I was attacking your post.
But really, I just used your post as a jumping off point. Sometimes people are overly defensive of their favorite artists, even when the criticism isn't that big of a deal. And in this case, I don't think I'm "crazy" for hearing something in the recording.
Anyways, WHAT WAS YOUR NAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
-
Maybe you should stop licking so much tick.
-
Maybe you should stop licking so much tick.
Maybe you're right. :(
I'll cut it down to three tick licks a day
-
I wasn't taking it personally at all, I just honestly can't see a problem with the sound on Act III. And it's not like I'm blind (deaf) to overcompression, as some albums really annoy me with it. I guess maybe I just have a different threshold.
-
Just got the CD of Act II yesterday, and it osunds AMAZING! :D The Lake and The River is such an amazing song and the last 5 songs are an incredible run.
I wish I got to see Black Sandy Beaches live, but they played it a couple before/after my show.
-
I saw it. You jelly?
-
Yes.
EDIT - For some reason, I never noticed how incredible the piano during the verses of Red Hands is until a week ago. Every time I hear it now, I completely focus on it. So haunting and beautiful.
-
I wasn't taking it personally at all, I just honestly can't see a problem with the sound on Act III. And it's not like I'm blind (deaf) to overcompression, as some albums really annoy me with it. I guess maybe I just have a different threshold.
I think the actual music might have something to do with it as well. Act III is much more dynamic musically than SC.
-
Just got the CD of Act II yesterday, and it osunds AMAZING! :D The Lake and The River is such an amazing song and the last 5 songs are an incredible run.
I wish I got to see Black Sandy Beaches live, but they played it a couple before/after my show.
That song is definitely a fan favorite and a song that gets played very frequently, so I'm sure it'll work it's way back into their set lists soon enough.
-
Act III clips all the time, it's pretty annoying.
Act II sounds far better.
I remember Casey saying he wanted to remaster Act I and possibly Act II to bring them up to Act III quality, which worries me a little.
Dug up and dusted off from the deepest corners of the internet:
"Red Wine" by Enter Saints (the only released demo from the 2007 collaboration-that-never-came-to-be between Casey and Brandon Saller from Atreyu).
https://puu.sh/2Ygz
He's the best part of Atreyu, always loved his voice. That song is pretty great.
-
I had a bizarre dream last night.
I dreamt I was one of 9 prisoners in a POW camp. We were each assigned a Color Spectrum EP. We were forced to sing songs from our EP one by one for the prison guard's amusement. However, whenever someone else would start singing, I would constantly interrupt them with an over-dramatic rendition of the OH MYYYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOD line from This Body. The prison guards got pissed off, shot me, and I woke up. :lol
-
:rollin :rollin
oh god that was hilarious
-
Act III clips all the time, it's pretty annoying.
Act II sounds far better.
I remember Casey saying he wanted to remaster Act I and possibly Act II to bring them up to Act III quality, which worries me a little.
The Color Spectrum sounds/looks perfect, so I guess that's a good sign. I don't know much about the workings of Act III, but I'm wondering if the record company interfered to give it more of a "punch", kind of like what you mentioned in the other thread about Deadwing/IA.
I had a bizarre dream last night.
I dreamt I was one of 9 prisoners in a POW camp. We were each assigned a Color Spectrum EP. We were forced to sing songs from our EP one by one for the prison guard's amusement. However, whenever someone else would start singing, I would constantly interrupt them with an over-dramatic rendition of the OH MYYYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOD line from This Body. The prison guards got pissed off, shot me, and I woke up. :lol
:lol
-
CD version comes out on Nov. 1 according to their Facebook. Good lord I hope this will be at the local music store.
-
Must get it!
-
Must get it!
Also the wooden box version is a bit gay... 85$ (standard is 30$) for a poster and a box... made of wood. The rest is identical to the standard version.
-
Ordered.
https://merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords
Also has a cool video of Red Hands from the Brooklyn fan club show back in May.
-
Did you get the box?
-
Lol... do you really even have to ask? :)
Must get it!
Also the wooden box version is a bit gay... 85$ (standard is 30$) for a poster and a box... made of wood. The rest is identical to the standard version.
I guess that really depends on what the poster looks like. I mean, individually hand screened from a woodblock and signed and numbered by Casey and Cameron... this sounds like a legitimate art print rather than just a cheap "poster". And knowing Cameron Thorne, it's gonna look pretty badass.
-
What does it mean for a poster to be "screened"?
-
I think this is basically what they're doing:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linocut
-
I can sort of see why it's going to be more expensive then.
-
If you just take a quick scan of the artists blog you can see he doesn't half-ass stuff.
Just check out this post on how he made the cover for the Indigo EP - https://cameronthornedesign.tumblr.com/post/6560964792/tdh-indigo-high-res-cover-debut-tedious
-
I was going to buy the boxset, but I already got the vinyl one and don't have 85 bucks + shipping. Also yeah, the box itself is kinda ugly... I actually like the standard one better. :lol
Poster should be cool though, that would be why I would get it if I was going to.
-
I do agree that the actual box itself is not the most visually appealing thing in the world...
-
HELL YES
Chris, any idea where this is going to be distributed? Like, will it come out in the UK through standard channels (like Amazon)? Or should I just import it from the US? I'm just referring to the regular edition, not the box set.
-
I doubt this is going to be available when I see them next week, huh?
-
@Rich - Not sure. I assume it'll be distributed through regular channels but I'll throw up a post on the TDH boards to see if I can get an answer.
@glaurung - My assumption is no, but you never know. It's not officially released until November 1st, but I know they had the sampler CD available at shows a few weeks prior to release, so it wouldn't shock me if they had this too.
-
@Rich - Not sure. I assume it'll be distributed through regular channels but I'll throw up a post on the TDH boards to see if I can get an answer.
Great, thanks dude. You're my go-to guy for all things TDH related. :lol
-
I'm just gonna get the standard package, and use the savings to get a shirt or something.
-
here is what is in the bonus dvd features-
4 songs from the APK show we did in the loft in brooklyn (church and the dime, home, red hands, weve got a score to settle)
a feature on the trip across country thats about an hour and 20 minutes and has 7 (i think) acoustic performances
3 videos on the recording process (really just clips that are strung together- not enough cohesive material to make a 'plot' based approach to the tracking process...
i think its about 17 minutes for the orange video
16 minutes for the blue/yellow video
and 22 minutes for the white/violet video...
there are no videos for the other recordings as there was no videographer with me...
SO that is whats on the dvd... i dont know why they didnt include that in the product description.
-
I want that.
-
So, while the box set will be limited, it doesn't say anything about the regular edition. I guess that one is not limited right? Will I be able to get it months from now without much problem? I want it but I already have the vinyls so for now I'd rather get some other stuff that I'm missing before getting these CDs.
-
Listening to all of the Acts tonight and The Color Spectrum tomorrow in preparation for Tuesday's show. :caffeine:
-
Is TDH an 'indie' band? Something I've been thinking about lately.
-
They're kind indie I guess... the Acts are more just progressive rock, and The Color Spectrum is more straightforward.
-
I'd say they are. Playing small venues, the Yellow, Indigo, Green, and White EPs, they're on an independent label, they love vinyl, BEARDS...yeah, definitely indie.
-
Yellow and Green are more folkish imo (especially Green)
-
BEARDS
That's probably all that needed to be said. So indie.
-
Yellow and Green are more folkish imo (especially Green)
Both sound like something I could imagine coming from a lot of indie bands.
-
ehh whatever. Not really that big of a deal
-
This is a big deal, Ryan. The Dear Hunter are serious business.
-
I'd say they are. Playing small venues, the Yellow, Indigo, Green, and White EPs, they're on an independent label, they love vinyl, BEARDS...yeah, definitely indie.
I don't even know what 'indie' even really means anymore. I feel like it's become more of a "genre" term than actually having anything to do with being "independent".
While they are still playing small venues, they're definitely growing. 2 years ago I saw them play a headlining show to like 20 or 30 people. On the latest tour they sold out I think 6 or 7 consecutive shows.
Although as far as the record label stuff, I'm not sure they're actually currently signed to any label at all. I know Triple Crown had dropped them and then Casey just did TCS basically by himself using the Fan Club signup funds. Then when it was finished Triple Crown was basically like "Oh, hey... I guess since all the work is already done we can release it for you". They may have signed with them after, but at this point I don't really know whether they're actually on the label or of if these were just released as "one-off" sorta deals.
Totally right on beards though. So much beardtacularness.
Casey beard!
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/25395_538580987786_56501060_31738370_5530206_n.jpg)
Nick beard!
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/224323_10150179298058457_682893456_6984626_5176521_n.jpg)
Max beard!
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/189215_1423150226546_1466430261_31227266_4295681_n.jpg)
Jesus beard!
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/196245_10150210079361418_547726417_8662538_4753420_n.jpg)
And the extremely elusive Connor beard!
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/73940_458725431911_545996911_5473730_1916322_n.jpg)
Now somebody just needs to find the even more elusive Rob beard...
-
I'd say they are. Playing small venues, the Yellow, Indigo, Green, and White EPs, they're on an independent label, they love vinyl, BEARDS...yeah, definitely indie.
I don't even know what 'indie' even really means anymore. I feel like it's become more of a "genre" term than actually having anything to do with being "independent".
Yeah definitely this. That's kinda what I was trying to get to before.
-
yes they're fucking indie
-
For what it's worth, on their Facebook page the genre they identify themselves as is "Dunkaroo"
-
Well whatever this genre is, I love it. Please inform me of other bands that play music like this.
-
Well whatever this genre is, I love it. Please inform me of other bands that play music like this.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=26800.0
-
Don't Let Them See You Cry. It's very intriguing. :hat
-
Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and White finally really clicked for me this weekend. Took long enough. Still don't like Indigo. Black, Red and Orange are good but each are brought down by one or two not so great songs.
-
Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and White finally really clicked for me this weekend. Took long enough. Still don't like Indigo. Black, Red and Orange are good but each are brought down by one or two not so great songs.
Indeed! Blue is sex.
-
So apparently TDH are doing a few free in-store acoustic performances at various PacSun stores during the Manchester Orchestra tour. Doesn't look like any of them will be anywhere near me, but these are the ones listed. All the shows start at 4:00pm:
November 3rd - Conestoga Mall - St. Grand Island, NE
November 6th - Mayfair Mall - Wauwatosa, WA
November 10th - Park City Center - Lancaster, PA
November 14th - Tyson's Corner Center - McLean, VA
November 15th - Lynnhaven Mall - Virginia Beach City, VA
November 21st - Galleria at Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
-
November 14th - Tyson's Corner Center - McLean, VA
If this was 1 day earlier I'd totally be there.
-
The weird thing about these shows is that as far as I know there's been no real announcement of them. I just happened to be on the PacSun website and stumbled across them... I was all like...
:icwomangs:
-
Any idea what the set lists look like?
-
Not a clue. A couple of weeks ago Casey dropped by the message board and said they were still working on the setlist but didn't know what to include. He asked us what songs he thought they should play, so, for what it's worth, I threw in suggestions for "Misplaced Devotion" and "The Inheritance"...
Although, I'd be willing to bet they do at least one or two Red songs with Andy.
-
Misplaced Devotion would be awesome. I'd throw in a vote for Trapdoor.
-
Yes, any Blue songs. Green and White would also be super
But I wont be going to any shows anyways so :(
-
https://lastfmdiscover.radio.com/2011/10/17/the-dear-hunter-shes-always-singing-live-at-last-fm-discover/
-
https://lastfmdiscover.radio.com/2011/10/17/the-dear-hunter-shes-always-singing-live-at-last-fm-discover/
Love
-
I'd love to see Misplaced Devotion, Crow and Cackle, Black Sandy Beaches, or Progress/Therma live.
-
Several of us were pushing for Misplaced Devotion to be in the setlist for the PacSun tour, so hopefully Casey listened...
Black Sandy Beaches gets played tons, so I'm sure it'll find it's way into a setlist on one of these tours eventually...
Casey said he really wants to play Progress and Therma, but hasn't yet figured out a practical way to pull it off live.
-
can you just get him to play the entire Green EP? then everything would be right in the world
-
can you just get him to play the entire Blue EP? then everything would be right in the world
-
Lol... not sure that would exactly win over the Manchester Orchestra audience.
-
Setlist
SPOILER
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
.....
Echo
He Said He Had A Story
We’ve Got A Score To Settle
Misplaced Devotion
Mustard Gas
This Body
-
Man, I don't think Casey ever sleeps. Some new stuff that's popped up over the past couple of weeks...
Casey answers questions from fans (some serious, some hilarious) -
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4IUnSgr5T6c
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dm01PLfVSzc
last.fm interview with Casey, plus acoustic versions of She's Always Singing, Home, The Canopy and Fall and Flee: https://lastfmdiscover.radio.com/2011/10/24/the-dear-hunter-casey-crescenzo-chats-with-last-fm-discover/
PacSun exclusive acoustic performance of The Inheritance: https://music.pacsun.com/blog/2011/10/24/video-premiere-dear-hunter/
Live acoustic videos from Guitar World of Things That Hide Away and We've Got a Score to Settle (!!) - https://www.guitarworld.com/live-guitar-world-hq-dear-hunter
Free mp3 of an unreleased acoustic version of The Inheritance: https://mp3.com/free-mp3/the-dear-hunter-the-inheritance/
Daytrotter Sessions: https://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/the-dear-hunter/20055089-37382535
-
Missed that free MP3 somehow, thanks for posting that! :tup
I love all the acoustic videos he's been doing lately, but some parts are a bit pitchy. :-\ I know Casey has struggled with singing a little bit in live shows, but it's never a big deal because of how energy packed the shows are... acoustic, it kind of sticks out a bit more. That said, I love when he goes into "Mighty Morphin Casey" mode on Score and the end of Inheritance. :biggrin:
-
I just think some of these songs translated to solo acoustic don't work very well in their current arrangements.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/64cbc487.jpg)
-
Beautiful! I ordered my copy of the regular box from amazon but we have a delay as I believe it's imported - hopefully it comes soon though!
-
The print is a bit smaller than I had anticipated... but man, is it purty....
-
The standard edition looks awesome. :tup I haven't ordered mine, and there are so many things I need to pay for, but I can't wait when I eventually get it!
What's inside the wooden box? Is it the same sleeves as the standard edition?
-
As far as I know it's exactly the same as the standard edition except that it's in a box made of wood and it comes with the print. Not sure though... I don't have the standard version.
-
Oh, so the things at the bottom of the picture where what was in the box? I think you're right then, because I was assuming you had the special edition on the top and the standard edition on the bottom.
-
"What song are you most proud of lyrically?"
"Therma"
LOLOLOL CASEY U SO FUNNY
-
Man... y'all need to download these Daytrotter tracks. The version of Red Hands is fantastic.
-
Agreed.
-
Ooo, I love the Thrice daytrotter tracks so I will get them for sure.
-
I love Act II, so far one of the best things I've discovered in 2010.
Now, as I haven't heard anything else yet by this band, should I buy The Color Spectrum, or the other Acts first?
EDIT: I should probably add that I can't get Act I & III over here without much hassle, but The Color Spectrum is available.
Thanks!
-
Got my standard edition in today.
Holy fucking awesome booklet batman.
-
I've ordered the Color Spectrum CD/DVD-box and Act I now (got II and III), will probably get them in 2-3 weeks, seeing as it's import and all.
Really psyched about finally getting them as physical copies, then I just have bootlegs left, if there are any. ;)
Speaking of Act I, I've started listening to it this week (hadn't before, don't ask me why), and I really like it.
It has a bit of an "unpolished"-vibe for me, but that is sorta the charm, and I don't mean that in a negative way at all.
City Escape, 1878 and The Pimp and the Priest stand out so far, amazing songs!
-
Also ordered the three-cd set. :metal
Saw the special edition, but I'm not shelling out $85 for something as fragile as that wooden box.
-
I love Act II, so far one of the best things I've discovered in 2010.
Now, as I haven't heard anything else yet by this band, should I buy The Color Spectrum, or the other Acts first?
EDIT: I should probably add that I can't get Act I & III over here without much hassle, but The Color Spectrum is available.
Thanks!
You really can't go wrong with any of them. It's all good. But here's a quick guide that might help:
If you want something very similar - Act I
If you want something kinda similar but a bit more diverse/experimental (and slightly less proggy) - Act III
If you want something totally and completely different and all kinds of diverse - Color Spectrum
Saw the special edition, but I'm not shelling out $85 for something as fragile as that wooden box.
I don't understand so many people focus on the box itself and everybody ignores the limited edition Mandala print individually hand-pressed by Cameron Thorne.
My money was spent for the latter, not the former.
-
I don't understand so many people focus on the box itself and everybody ignores the limited edition Mandala print individually hand-pressed by Cameron Thorne.
My money was spent for the latter, not the former.
Because I saw a picture of a wooden box and $85 next to it. :P
-
Saw the special edition, but I'm not shelling out $85 for something as fragile as that wooden box.
I don't understand so many people focus on the box itself and everybody ignores the limited edition Mandala print individually hand-pressed by Cameron Thorne.
My money was spent for the latter, not the former.
While that print is cool, that also isn't worth the extra 60 dollars imo.
-
I'm really eager for Act IV, because TSC still hasn't clicked for me :(
-
Anybody else going to the Jersey show tomorrow?!
-
Can anyone upload the daytrotter sessions? I know it says a "free trial", but I'd rather not sign up for something just to download a couple of songs, but I REALLY wanna hear the set. :lol
-
Oh yeah, Daytrotter changed their mechanics didn't they, eh.
-
Can't stop listening to the musical masterpiece that is The Dear Hunter's Color Spectrum...thank you @therealTDH @CaseyCrescenzo
:metal
-
First twitter post from MP to not create controversy. Expect a blabbermouth article soon.
-
I wasn't familiar with their work before I came this board... TDH sound has grown one me.... I mean... WOW....
and I owe it to you guys... thank you!
-
I still think the Color Spectrum is my favorite release of 2011.
-
I still think the Color Spectrum is my favorite release of 2011.
It's second only to Grace for Drowning for me. There's just so much diversity and material on there... what's not to love?
-
Blue.
-
Blue.
Blue is awesome.
Probably my 4th or 5th favorite EP.
Red is easily my least favorite, but I still really really like it.
-
I still think the Color Spectrum is my favorite release of 2011.
I think it's my favourite as well. :tup
-
Blue.
ERRRRRR incorrect
-
Blue is my favorite one :)
-
As I've always said, Black and Red are the best them.
-
I like those too :)
-
because we havent done this in like 2 months and as nerds it is our obligation
Indigo
Black
Blue
Green
White
Violet
Orange
Yellow
Red
Whole album is good though, even Red which has grown on me quite a bit since I first heard it.
-
Still have yet to listen to all of them
-
Anthony Green and TDH touring together?!
Hope this gets confirmed...
https://anthonygreen.frontgatetickets.com/
-
Anthony Green and TDH touring together?!
Hope this gets confirmed...
https://anthonygreen.frontgatetickets.com/
THEY COULD PLAY THE GREEN EP HAHA GET IT GREEN LOL HAHA LOL
-
LOL
-
Anthony Green and TDH touring together?!
Hope this gets confirmed...
https://anthonygreen.frontgatetickets.com/
THEY COULD PLAY THE GREEN EP HAHA GET IT GREEN LOL HAHA LOL
:neverusethis:
Casey and AG are working on a side project together to.
Casey Crescenzo and Anthony Green...
Casey and Anthony...
Casey Anthony...
:o
-
Anthony Green and TDH touring together?!
Hope this gets confirmed...
https://anthonygreen.frontgatetickets.com/
THEY COULD PLAY THE GREEN EP HAHA GET IT GREEN LOL HAHA LOL
BACON HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
-
HAHAHAHA I GET WHAT YOU SAID
-
Aaaaaaand.... it's official
1/13/12 Toad's Place - New Haven, CT
1/14/12 The Recher Theatre - Towson, MD
1/15/12 The Loft @ The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
1/18/12 Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA
1/19/12 Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
1/20/12 Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
1/27/12 State Theatre - St Petersburg, FL
1/31/12 Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
2/1/12 Korova - San Antonio , TX
2/2/12 Mohawk - Austin, TX
2/3/12 Trees - Dallas, TX
2/4/12 Tricky Falls - El Paso, TX
2/6/12 Clubhouse Music Venue - Tempe, AZ
2/8/12 The Epicentre - San Diego, CA
2/9/12 El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
2/11/12 The Glass House - Pomona, CA
2/12/12 Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
2/14/12 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
2/15/12 Neumos - Seattle, WA
2/17/12 The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
2/18/12 Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
-
I'm guessing no, but do you think any of these shows will sell out?
-
Aren't The Dear Hunter touring America 24/7?
Come to Europe already! :\
-
I'm guessing no, but do you think any of these shows will sell out?
They're playing small venues, and Anthony Green is relatively big name in his corner of the music world. The last time The Dear Hunter and Anthony Green toured together (w/ Envy on the Coast) was in December of '07, and at least one of those shows (the Long Island show) sold out, which I know because I tried to get a ticket and got shut down at the door and ended up missing it :'(. The Dear Hunter also sold out a string of shows on their last headlining tour (6 or 7 in a row), so considering all that, I wouldn't be at all surprised if at least some of these shows sell out.
Aren't The Dear Hunter touring America 24/7?
Pretty much
Come to Europe already! :\
They really want to. They just can't afford it yet.
-
You going to the CT show Chris?
And TDH isn't just an opening act, correct?
-
I *think* TDH is the opener and AG is the headliner, but it's possible that it's a co-headlining show. Although it seems the only way to get tickets is to pre-order the new AG album, so that would lead me to think TDH might be opening. I assume they'll be getting a decent set length though. Not sure about CT. It's a Friday night, so it's a possibility...
-
Anthony Green and TDH touring together?!
Hope this gets confirmed...
https://anthonygreen.frontgatetickets.com/
THEY COULD PLAY THE GREEN EP HAHA GET IT GREEN LOL HAHA LOL
BACON HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
:lol
-
I *think* TDH is the opener and AG is the headliner, but it's possible that it's a co-headlining show. Although it seems the only way to get tickets is to pre-order the new AG album, so that would lead me to think TDH might be opening. I assume they'll be getting a decent set length though. Not sure about CT. It's a Friday night, so it's a possibility...
Can you tell them to come to Montreal?
-
So there's no way to get a ticket if you don't want one of his albums?
-
So there's no way to get a ticket if you don't want one of his albums?
Yeah, that's really lame.
I'll do my best to go to the Dallas show regardless.
-
Just realized how awesome the climax of The Poison Woman is
[/high discoveries]
-
My Color Spectrum boxset finally arrived today and it's gorgeous! I love the booklet, especially the way Casey has added retrospective notes with his thoughts on each disc. I only skimmed through some of them but they seem really fascinating, will definitely give them a thorough read.
-
Ultimate playlist for introducing new fans to The Dear Hunter. Compiled collectively by the TDH forum after much agonizing discussion, debate and revision.
Subscribe. Share with your friends. Tell everyone you know.
https://open.spotify.com/user/zeppelindt/playlist/0uPLhda1UYReYBFPWgS6vE
-
Kind of odd to open with We've got a Score to Settle, I think, since it's not very representative of much of their other material. Good selections overall, though!
-
We originally just put it in chronological order, but then we decided it would be better if we tried to set it up so that you could listen to it beginning to end and it would flow as a stand-alone album/playlist (We're also making hard copies to hand out to friends/potential fans etc.). We put it first mostly just because it seemed like a good, energetic way to start things off. It was either that or "He Said He Had A Story".
After we picked the songs, I went through countless different potential track orderings before finally settling on this one. I literally spent hours just listening and re-arranging until finally landing on the best flow.
-
Looks like a good playlist, Zepp.
-
Kind of odd to open with We've got a Score to Settle, I think, since it's not very representative of much of their other material. Good selections overall, though!
Maybe not but it's an excellent song.
-
Vinyl box sets back up on MerchDirect. Get them while you can... seems they had a few extras hidden away, but they're gonna go fast...
https://merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/Vinyl/The_Color_Spectrum_The_Complete_Collection?productid=14050
-
No thanks CDs for me! :D Can't wait to receive my package...
-
So, I've finally started giving the Color Spectrum a proper listen. White, Red and Indigo in particular are standing out as being AMAZING.
-
Got the CD/DVD-box today, looks really good!
-
So apparently The Church and The Dime is actually located in Phoenix, Arizona.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x2a1uqYJHw&feature=player_embedded
-
Just received my CD boxset!! :D
-
I'm getting one of the boxsets for Christmas...I don't actually know which one :lol
My parents just ordered it. They said it looked like a fairly big box on the site.
-
There is simply no denying it. Album of the year.
-
I'm not sure I'll ever bother try getting into TCS again. I'll just wait for Act IV...
I don't know what it is, but I've got 5 listens on the first couple of EPs, but I always give up by Red. Violet I do enjoy, white too, but far less than Act II etc. I might not even have heard the middle EPs, I'm not too sure.
Most of the songs just feel so.. demoy and sparse, giving off a real taint of unfinished sketches.
-
I'm not sure I'll ever bother try getting into TCS again. I'll just wait for Act IV...
I don't know what it is, but I've got 5 listens on the first couple of EPs, but I always give up by Red. Violet I do enjoy, white too, but far less than Act II etc. I might not even have heard the middle EPs, I'm not too sure.
Most of the songs just feel so.. demoy and sparse, giving off a real taint of unfinished sketches.
When don't you listen to them in order? Also I think TCS is a solid release.
-
TCS is awesome
But I notice I only listen to one or two eps at a time, i rarely listen to the whole thing all the way through in one sitting
-
TCS is awesome
But I notice I only listen to one or two eps at a time, i rarely listen to the whole thing all the way through in one sitting
TCS is absolutely amazing but I have never listened to the whole thing one sitting. I don't know what the obsession on this forum is with needing to be able to do that before you can rate a cd??
I put the 36 songs on three separate playlists as if I had actually purchased three cd's and I think that's the best way to do it.
There's so much good material on there it would be a shame if someone writes it off because they find it too long.
-
Out of the ~15-20 times I've heard it, I've always listened to TCS in one sitting. :lol
-
I'm not sure I'll ever bother try getting into TCS again. I'll just wait for Act IV...
I don't know what it is, but I've got 5 listens on the first couple of EPs, but I always give up by Red. Violet I do enjoy, white too, but far less than Act II etc. I might not even have heard the middle EPs, I'm not too sure.
Most of the songs just feel so.. demoy and sparse, giving off a real taint of unfinished sketches.
TDH is one of my favorite bands but it took me months to get into TCS. If you're getting overwhelmed trying to listen to it all in one sitting I'd suggest trying to get into individual EPs, one or two at a time - it worked for me. After liking Indigo from the start, it took me ages to get into the others until I decided to focus on Yellow and Green. After those clicked I went for another two and so on. Give it a shot, if you like the Acts I'm sure you will end up liking TCS too (at least most of the colors).
-
I pretty much liked everything on TCS the first time.
-
I usually just start with whatever EP I feel like and listen until I have to do something else or want to listen to something else. Sometimes that means I hear all of it, sometimes that means I only hear a few songs. Never really gave it any thought.
-
I pretty much liked everything on TCS the first time.
This. I've grown to like and appreciate it more, of course, but on the first listen I already knew it would be a top contender for my album of the year. And at that point I wasn't really even a big TDH fan
-
The only one I still have trouble with is Violet, and only because it sounds so much like TDH's other stuff.
-
Well yeah, Violet (as good as it may be) still sounds the least "unique" out of the EP's.
It has 4 songs, all are great, but not a big change from the Act-albums.
Red is quite easily my least favorite EP though, I don't think I care particularly about any of the songs on it, while I still think they're good, none strikes me as being "fantastic".
-
I really love Red. I'm surprised so many people don't like it that much!
-
I really love Red. I'm surprised so many people don't like it that much!
I could say the same about Blue, it's really amazing but people seem to hate on it for no reason at all.
-
I wonder which would win if there was a mini survivor where we just vote on each of the EPs.
-
I wonder which would win if there was a mini survivor where we just vote on each of the EPs.
Probably something from Black. That seems to get the most universal praise out of all the EPs.
-
From what I've heard, Indigo is pretty much the most praised EP, but yeah.. Black is normally high up as well.
-
I think it's list time again:
1. Black
2. Red
3. Blue
4. Orange
5. Yellow
6. White
7. Green
8. Indigo
9. Violet
-
1- Yellow
2- Green
3- Indigo
4- Blue
5- Violet
6- Black
7- Orange
8- White
9- Red
-
TCS is absolutely amazing but I have never listened to the whole thing one sitting. I don't know what the obsession on this forum is with needing to be able to do that before you can rate a cd??
I don't think it's "necessary" but it certainly enhances the experience. The songs are designed to create a specific flow in moods, and they all transition into one another. It would be like listening the one of the Acts albums on shuffle rather than listening to it in order. Still good, and you can still enjoy the songs individually, but it's not quite the same overall feel.
-
I really love Red. I'm surprised so many people don't like it that much!
I could say the same about Blue, it's really amazing but people seem to hate on it for no reason at all.
Word.
-
1. Blue
2. White
3. Indigo
4. Red
5. Green
7. Black
8. Yellow
9. Orange
...I guess? I really like them all, I could probably rearrange that substantially and still be satisfied with it. I appreciate the work as a whole.
-
Hard to rank them, something like this:
1. Indigo
2. Orange
3. Blue
4. Black
5. White
6. Green
7. Yellow
8. Violet
9. Red
I really love 1 to 7, the other two are really good as well, but maybe a TINY TINY half step below the rest. (I still love them a lot, but the first 7 are very hard for me to rank)
-
Wow I don't really know how to rank them... I guess Green, Black, Indigo and Blue would be my favorites though.
-
I didn't like red to begin with but it really grew on me.
-
I think that Orange is my favorite at the moment.
-
Yeah Violet is the only one on my list that I actually dislike. Even Indigo I think is great, just that it's less great than Green.
-
Black
Red
Rest
-
Yeah Violet is the only one on my list that I actually dislike.
Do you dislike it just because it's "more of the same?" I'm confused of why any fan would dislike Violet, because it's basically their signature sound.
-
I really don't even think it's "more of the same" anyways. It's definitely the closest to their regular sound but I'd hesitate to call it the same.
-
I really don't even think it's "more of the same" anyways. It's definitely the closest to their regular sound but I'd hesitate to call it the same.
Completely this. It's more symphonic and bombastic and, well, fun. It's actually my favourite of the lot, and easily my favourite EP of all time.
-
Yeah, it's the bombastic bit I don't like. I mean I like TDH's Acts sound, but I think Violet takes it to an undesirable level. I don't know, I just don't go for it. I like Red, Orange and Yellow because they're energetic rather than bombastic.
-
Casey's post from a few hours ago in response to a question about touring Europe:
It is seriously a dream of mine to make it to the UK and Europe, but I have had the absolute worst luck with getting there. No label wants to distribute our music, and because of that, we can't get a booking agent to pick us up- so we are stuck here in a sort of catch 22 limbo where we cant really sell records there until we tour there, but we cant tour until we sell records.
There is no publicity machine, or backing, or helping hand outside of the US, and after touring the US with no love from the rest of the world for the better part of a decade, I am starting to fear the inevitable possibility that things might stay that way.
-
That is so disheartening.
-
Textbook example of how the world just isn't fair.
-
If TDH don't tour Europe, I'll have to tour the US
-
If TDH don't tour Europe, I'll have to tour the US
This.
It's a bit sad, I might be the only one in Sweden who has purchased all of their stuff.. :/
-
If TDH don't tour Europe, I'll have to tour the US
This.
It's a bit sad, I might be the only one in Sweden who has purchased all of their stuff.. :/
I wouldn't be surprised if I was the only Finn who has bought their albums, or even the only fan. :yeahright
-
lolEurope
But seriously, that really blows for you guys.
Just keep in mind there's another side to the coin. We don't get Pain of Salvation, Riverside, Haken, etc over here. The pain is mutual.
-
True. :)
That's one positive thing at least, I'm seeing Pain of Salvation live in March again for the second time, and the first time I saw them was 2 weeks ago, so I really feel for the PoS-fans in America who haven't even seen them once in 2-3 years.
-
The pain isn't mutual, Europe gets easily dozens of bands I like that the US never does, and on the flip side we get The Dear Hunter and... yeah, pretty much.
-
so...we win :)
-
I mean one of those dozens of bands is Royal Hunt, so already Europe wins.
-
:lol
-
I mean one of those dozens of bands is Royal Hunt, so already Europe wins.
:neverusethis:
-
Maybe next time TDH does a headlining US tour all of you Euro fans can schedule a trip and we'll make an event out of it! I'll host and we can all go to whatever New York City area show they're playing! If enough of you come maybe I can tell Casey and get him to do something special for you :D (No promises)
-
Look on the bright side Nick. At least we get Shadow Gallery.
:footloose:
-
Lol... actually... I don't know for sure, but I think Shadow Gallery has played more shows in Europe than in the US.
-
Just keep in mind there's another side to the coin. We don't get Pain of Salvation, Riverside, Haken, etc over here. The pain is mutual.
Or Oceansize or Pure Reason Revolution :( :( :(
(Well... I guess nobody gets them now... but at least Europe had a chance!)
-
Lol... actually... I don't know for sure, but I think Shadow Gallery has played more shows in Europe than in the US.
Oh, really? I thought they barely toured anywhere. Didn't they just recently play their first few live shows ever?
-
Just keep in mind there's another side to the coin. We don't get Pain of Salvation, Riverside, Haken, etc over here. The pain is mutual.
Or Oceansize or Pure Reason Revolution :( :( :(
(Well... I guess nobody gets them now... but at least Europe had a chance!)
I didn't even get Oceansize. :(
On a more TDH-related note, I must say that "What You Said" has really been clicking lately, such a beautiful tune.. loving the whole Blue EP. :heart
-
Lol... actually... I don't know for sure, but I think Shadow Gallery has played more shows in Europe than in the US.
Oh, really? I thought they barely toured anywhere. Didn't they just recently play their first few live shows ever?
They pretty much never tour ever. They did just recently play their first few live shows. The first one was near their hometown in Pennsyvlania, but then the rest were for a short tour of Europe.
-
I don't get how TDH isn't bigger in Europe.
-
I don't get how TDH isn't bigger in Europe.
Lack of advertising/promotion and such.
It's rather lame, I'm glad that I've been able to pick up all of their stuff, but I would never expect to meet someone else here who knows them. :/
-
I feel like they should be a considerable amount more popular than they are. And I'm not just saying that like some people say it about Dream Theater.
-
I agree.
EVERY single person I introduce them to ends up liking them. And I mean everyone. That's gotta be saying something. That pretty much never happens.
-
I know what you mean, I'm not quite sure how it is in all the other European countries, but since they don't have a record-label for Europe (?) and has never toured here, as Casey said, they are in a bit of a loop.
But there are quite a few other bands that haven't toured here either that are much more known, like Thrice or Dredg (well those two have probably been in Europe, but probably about 95% of their concerts has been in the states), and while they aren't "known", they are still sold in many recordstores.
-
Seeing them on February 3rd! Excite.
-
Casey's post from a few hours ago in response to a question about touring Europe:
It is seriously a dream of mine to make it to the UK and Europe, but I have had the absolute worst luck with getting there. No label wants to distribute our music, and because of that, we can't get a booking agent to pick us up- so we are stuck here in a sort of catch 22 limbo where we cant really sell records there until we tour there, but we cant tour until we sell records.
There is no publicity machine, or backing, or helping hand outside of the US, and after touring the US with no love from the rest of the world for the better part of a decade, I am starting to fear the inevitable possibility that things might stay that way.
I only just noticed this. Definitely coming to see them in Ameruka some time then.
-
I usually hate when a song gets stuck in my head. But when it's TDH, particularly an Orange song... <3
So, any news on Act IV?
-
Nope.
-
So The color spectrum (complete collection) arrived in the mail today
That is all :D :heart
-
:laugh:
-
I know what you mean, I'm not quite sure how it is in all the other European countries, but since they don't have a record-label for Europe (?) and has never toured here, as Casey said, they are in a bit of a loop.
But there are quite a few other bands that haven't toured here either that are much more known, like Thrice or Dredg (well those two have probably been in Europe, but probably about 95% of their concerts has been in the states), and while they aren't "known", they are still sold in many recordstores.
I thought dredg toured Europe fairly often, like once a cycle or something? I remember a story about how the drummer was arrested on stage (mix up with police, I think they thought he was someone else) in Germany so they finished with an acoustic set.
-
Yeah dredg come often. The police thing was a prank from the other bandmembers, they weren't actually arrested.
-
Supposedly there's "big news" coming today. :::anxiously awaiting announcement:::
-
Could it be another tour?
-
They're going to tour with some Anthony Green dude.
-
Yeah I know about that one.
-
Oh, I thought that was the news.
-
ACT IV, PLEASE SAY IT IS ACT IV
-
Announcing: The Flavor Spectrum
-
What about Color Spectrum 2?
Pink, Gray, Brown, Lavender, Mahogany etc. :lol
-
Apparently this isn't being announced 'til tomorrow. The wait continues...
-
Looks like TDH will be at Coachella.
-
That's not exactly huge news. I mean I'm happy for the band and all, but if they say they have big news, at least let it be Act 4 or TCS 2 or something. (Or a Europe-tour) :biggrin:
-
FUCK I wish I could go!
-
or TCS 2 or something.
No need for this, unless they decided to do brown, pink, and gray. :lol
-
Yeah but that's the thing! Even though some colors would be a bit gay, it would still be awesome to hear.
Pink, Gray, Brown, Aqua, Chestnut, Fuchsia, Celadon, Jasmine and Cerulean.
Or something. :lol
-
This is reminding me of Pokemon now.
-
That's not exactly huge news. I mean I'm happy for the band and all, but if they say they have big news, at least let it be Act 4 or TCS 2 or something. (Or a Europe-tour) :biggrin:
It's a pretty huge festival and means a ton of exposure for the band.
-
Yeah, sadly the exposure is in America, where they have already played 35000 gigs. :/
-
To really small crowds, sure.
-
Small gigs > no gigs.
Besides, personally I prefer a smaller gig over a 50k capacity stadium, but I doubt the same goes for the band. :biggrin:
-
Well at this point it seems like the band struggles to break even when they tour. The more exposure they can get the better. I doubt this is going to help them get a European tour going but whatever helps them out.
-
I think more than anything it's just important because its a sign that they're continuing to steadily grow as a band. Just another small step in their upward climb.
-
Yeah, as much as it sucks for Europe right now they have to look at American growth as a great thing. Usually good music flails and dies here, with them gaining more and more traction here it can only be seen as inevitable until Europe catches on and they gain some ground over there.
-
Mad scientist thought of the day: what if someone created some downloadable iTunes visualizations that were color-themed and could be used while listening to the EPs? *drools*
-
sure, i would stick my dick in that
-
Setlist from the first show of the Casey Anthony tour -
1. Fall and Flee
2. The Church and the Dime
3. The Inheritance
4. His Hands Matched His Tongue
5. Things that Hide Away
6. Black Sandy Beaches
7. Home
8. Progress
9. Red Hands
10. The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
-
PROGRESS? WTF CASEY?
Also lol at Casey Anthony.
-
Progress would be slightly hard to play live I think. So sounds awesome that they did. :P
Anyhow, The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs sounds like a fantastic way to close the show. :tup
-
HOLY
FUCK
If that is the setlist, I might actually consider going. When are they playing new england? (please say they havent already please say they havent already)
EDIT - Of course the first show was the CT one. :lol I don't think I'll be able to Boston. DAMN IT
-
fuck everything
-
Progress would be slightly hard to play live I think. So sounds awesome that they did. :P
Anyhow, The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs sounds like a fantastic way to close the show. :tup
Note that this is an acoustic tour featuring Casey and Connor only, not the full band. So obviously these are heavily reworked versions of the songs.
-
OH MY GOD THAT SET I MUST GO
Figures the NYC date is on a Thursday when I have class from 4-10pm :|
-
OH MY GOD THAT SET I MUST GO
Figures the NYC date is on a Thursday when I have class from 4-10pm :|
It's sold out too. :(
-
Oh well I don't feel so bad now :lol
-
Skip class, hang out at the venue early, find Casey and ask him politely to get you in. :)
Btw - I was a bit off before... It's Casey, Connor AND Rob. Not just Casey and Connor.
-
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/TCS_Admat1_small.jpg)
-
wow
I really wish that wasn't across the country from me.
-
4 days after graduation?
SIGN ME THE FUCK UP PLEASE THANK YOU TAKE ALL MY MONEY CASEY.
-
WAT
-
I am SO HAPPY this is in MA :caffeine:
-
Any of you going to this are from now on forbidden from expressing any kind of joy or excitement in this thread. It makes those of us not going extremely jealous.
-
:| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|
-
Any of you going to this are from now on forbidden from expressing any kind of joy or excitement in this thread. It makes those of us not going extremely jealous.
If it makes you feel any better I'm much closer and won't be able to go because I'll be graduating that weekend.
-
I have no idea what my job or living situation will be by May, but I'm going to make every possible effort to be at this show.
-
Someone want to tell me what this show is all about? I can't see the image Zep posted here at work.
-
One-night only live performance of the entire Color Spectrum. May 9th at the Somerville Theater in Boston.
-
4 days after graduation?
SIGN ME THE FUCK UP PLEASE THANK YOU TAKE ALL MY MONEY CASEY.
:lol
But seriously, HOLY CRAP. If it was a weekend I'd have been all about flying over to the US for it, but it won't be possible. There'd better be a DVD!
-
Why a Wednesday? That really sucks. Would have been worth making the trip if it was on a weekend. Probably not worth taking a day off work for it.
-
Tickets are gonna be a bitch to get.
-
Had this been in the NYC area I probably would have gone, but I'm not a big enough fan of them or of TCS to make a trip all the way to Boston for it. It'll be really awesome though for those of you that go, enjoy it!
-
My last final is that day. I am fucking going.
-
If I was within 300 miles of Boston, I would make any sacrifices necessary to go to this.
-
Why a Wednesday? That really sucks. Would have been worth making the trip if it was on a weekend. Probably not worth taking a day off work for it.
I'm guessing probably just because that was the only time that fit into their schedules. They've been gearing for another heavy year of touring. They're pretty busy fellas.
-
Tickets are gonna be a bitch to get.
Unless you're a lifetime member and have early access to tickets. :)
-
Tickets are gonna be a bitch to get.
Unless you're a lifetime member and have early access to tickets. :)
D:
My penis is pounding from jealousy atm.
So, who is going? :metal If anyone is going to be making the trip up here from far away, I've got a pretty neat couch that is suitable for crashing.
-
I'm definitely going to try, but with school and work I can't say for sure. Amazing that they're doing this, but WHY WEDNESDAY!
-
I'm guessing it was the only day that worked. They've got a pretty hectic schedule, and they probably wanted to do it in the Boston area as a thank you to all their "original" fans.
-
If I'm still in the area in May I'll probably try and make it even though it's 2 hours away and I'll have to take some time off. The problem is that I'm trying to move back to the Midwest, so I won't buy a ticket in advance. I doubt I'd be able to find one by the time the show came up. Oh well... I'm kind of "over" live music anyway these days.
-
There'd better be a DVD!
There won't be. Or, at least, there isn't one planned. I asked Casey about it last night and he said they have no intention of recording it for release.
-
:( That's too bad. They should atleast record the audio. That way, if there are somethings they don't like that didn't turn out the way they wanted, they can release a couple of the tracks that they think turned out awesome, be it through a download or maybe a 1 cd set, similar to what SW is doing with his "concert sampler" cd.
Or the whole fucking show, I mean I would be ok with that too. :biggrin:
-
I think they are recording it for their own records or whatever. Just not being done with the purpose of a release in mind. They might see light in the future. The conversation was something like this:
Me: "So are you recording that show in Boston?"
Casey: "Well... not like..." [awkwardness] "... not FOR anything..."
Me: "So like... just so you can sit around and watch it by yourself at home?"
Casey: [laughs] [semi-sarcastically] "Yeah, exactly... so I can watch it at home"
-
Are the ticket sales for this Anthony Green your ever going to open up so I don't have to buy them through his pre-order bundle thing?
-
Hmm. Tickets for the Dallas show can be bought right now via the venue's website. From what I can tell, I don't see anything that mentions a pre-order bundle.
-
Also, a poster on 5/8 said that TDH aren't performing as a full band on this tour; that there's no bass or drums. Is this true? If so, that completely sucks and I'm considering not going.
-
Yeah, it's an acoustic performance, but the setlist is awesome so you should probably still go.
-
Yeah, it's an acoustic performance, but the setlist is awesome so you should probably still go.
This, they are doing some of their best songs, it is definitely worth going. I didn't end up going to the Boston show, but the setlist is incredible and I wish I could have gone.
-
Yeah, setlist looks nice, but I'm not too keen on driving 5 hours to see a 45 minute acoustic performance.
-
Yeah, setlist looks nice, but I'm not too keen on driving 5 hours to see a 45 minute acoustic performance.
In that case, fly 5 hours and come to the 2.5 hour Boston show.
-
Gadough = made of money
-
*insert sell more propane joke*
-
Sales of propane accessories are down 40%, I can't afford that kinda shit.
-
Casey sent me a follow request on twitter this morning!
I know its not really a big deal and he is following like 2700 people but THAT IS SO COOL :caffeine: I wonder how weirded out he is gonna be if he sees any of the things I tweet. :rollin
-
He started following me today as well :P
-
Yeah, setlist looks nice, but I'm not too keen on driving 5 hours to see a 45 minute acoustic performance.
It's a super unique performance and you'll get to see re-worked new versions of the songs performed in a way that will probably never be done again.
-
Center Orchestra, Row C, seats 10 & 11 :metal
-
Hmm. Talked to the guys I'm going with about it and one backed out, but the other still wants to go. I'll consider it.
-
FUCK
FUCKJ
FSDGZSFGDS
I didnt know they went on sale, I even checked the facebook page this monring and saw nothing about it
fasdgsdgsdgsdgsd gsfgsr gdsf :(
EDIT - Another website says onsale is 1/28... PLEASE LET THE ONE TODAY JUST BE A FANCLUB SALE
-
Yessir. You needed the fan club presale password to get tickets today. You should be able to get tickets from that same site tomorrow without the password. Or you can get them through general public sale on the 28th.
-
That's a huge relief! Do you happen to know what time the onsale is tomorrow? I'm looking on the event page on TDH's website but I can't seem to find it.
-
I think it's noon, but not sure.
-
I can't decide if I should buy a ticket for this or not. It's 50/50 that I'll be living 1500 miles away from the show when it happens, but if I'm still nearby I want to go. I suppose I could always try and sell it. Shouldn't be that difficult.
-
Presale tickets are available now: https://thedearhunter.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?c=1&lid=64184&eid=72823
-
I was in class but luckily my friend grabbed a ticket. Lower balcony, right side row BB :D
-
:tup
Are we facebook friends? I'm trying to coordinate a pre-show party/gathering/meetup with other lifers and LATR members. Hopefully we'll be able to persuade Casey and the other guys to come hang out with us.
-
Awesome! Just sent you a request :)
-
Starting to get into Act II after getting pretty well acquainted with Act I and TCS.
Then onto Act III soon.
-
Act III is t3h b3$+
-
Ye, but Act II is better l0l
-
Act II
Act I
Act III
But let's be honest, they are all pretty super cool guys.
-
Act II
TCS
Act III
Act I
But it's pretty difficult to place TCS in there with the acts..
-
Starting to get into Act II after getting pretty well acquainted with Act I and TCS.
Then onto Act III soon.
So how are you digging Act II? Are you enjoying the story aspect of it too?
-
Starting to get into Act II after getting pretty well acquainted with Act I and TCS.
Then onto Act III soon.
So how are you digging Act II? Are you enjoying the story aspect of it too?
I've yet to delve into the story (which I just need to read the lyrics to in order album/song-wise, right?). I probably will at some point, but storyline albums don't really interest me. The music is great though!
But yeah, Act II is a really good continuation of Act I, gaining more character and balls IMO.
-
Act I
Act III
Act II
I can't really compare tCS to the rest. It's just too different.
-
Starting to get into Act II after getting pretty well acquainted with Act I and TCS.
Then onto Act III soon.
So how are you digging Act II? Are you enjoying the story aspect of it too?
I've yet to delve into the story (which I just need to read the lyrics to in order album/song-wise, right?). I probably will at some point, but storyline albums don't really interest me. The music is great though!
But yeah, Act II is a really good continuation of Act I, gaining more character and balls IMO.
Well... the story line is kinda tough to work out by just reading the lyrics. I think I posted a pretty concise summary somewhere earlier in this thread though. It's actually quite an engaging story.
-
I'll have to find it! Luckily I do 50PPP for threads.
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=290.msg894723#msg894723
-
Black/Red
Act III
Act I
Act II
Rest of TCS
-
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=290.msg894723#msg894723
Wow.
I...
Wow.
That certainly does a lot to the music I have perceived. :lol That is awesome!
-
I've never read the story, I made my own conclusions and some were spot on and some way off. But yeah, that's such a cool story and it does add to the music.
-
So I needed a break from my normal music fixes and put Act I on, which was my first listen of TDH since, like, last summer.
Everything really clicked. It was a delightful experience, and I think I'm going to go ahead and continue with Acts II, III, and TCS.
slowpoke.jpg
-
So I needed a break from my normal music fixes and put Act I on, which was my first listen of TDH since, like, last summer.
Everything really clicked. It was a delightful experience, and I think I'm going to go ahead and continue with Acts II, III, and TCS.
slowpoke.jpg
:heart COME TO MA AND SEE THE COLOR SPECTRUM SHOW WITH ME
-
I'm starting to really connect with TDH. It's a slow growth.
-
So I needed a break from my normal music fixes and put Act I on, which was my first listen of TDH since, like, last summer.
Everything really clicked. It was a delightful experience, and I think I'm going to go ahead and continue with Acts II, III, and TCS.
slowpoke.jpg
:heart COME TO MA AND SEE THE COLOR SPECTRUM SHOW WITH ME
I'M ON MY WAY MI AMOR :heart
-
Hmm. Talked to the guys I'm going with about it and one backed out, but the other still wants to go. I'll consider it.
Ok fuck it I changed my mind I'm totally going.
-
A defense of the song 'No God:'
I was just listening to it and latched onto the line, "Just a small intuition not to do what all the bad ones did." I remember around release a lot of religious adherents on the forum were not very thrilled at the idea of the song, and I believe the reasoning was that it seemed to convey, "I learned how to treat others and be a good person on my own, and I didn't need religion to show me the way," and it seemed like it rejected an apparent claim by organized religions to possess a monopoly on moral instruction.
I propose a new interpretation: not believing in God/adhering to religion does not excuse me or anyone from maintaining an upright and moral character. In other words, the speaker might not merely be saying that he doesn't need to believe in God/fear eternal punishment to be and act morally (sorry for the double negative, hope you guys understood that), but indeed that unbelief doesn't hold up as a way to "plead ignorance" or wave away that justification as nonsense; fear of divine retribution for sin should not be the only consequence motivating people to strive to do good in their lives. We should all try to just be decent human beings to one another, and not sitting in on religious lessons about good and bad doesn't preclude you making these distinctions based on life experiences. Religion gives structure, purpose, and meaning to behaving so and there's nothing wrong with finding meaning in your life and actions in the context of faith. But not accepting or agreeing with that attribution of cosmic purpose to moral instruction or the prescribed consequences doesn't render knowing and heeding the difference between right and wrong as meaningless or that you're absolved from seeing any meaning in those moral lessons.
Basically, religion shouldn't have to threaten us with an eternity in Hell to motivate us to just be good people, nor should it hinge on agreeing with the way religion treats/justifies those moral precepts. The value of upholding a moral character is inherent, not something you choose to acknowledge or not based on faith or lack thereof.
-
Yep that's pretty much what the song's about. I share basically the same opinion.
-
Hmm. Talked to the guys I'm going with about it and one backed out, but the other still wants to go. I'll consider it.
Ok fuck it I changed my mind I'm totally going.
Nevermind, not happening due to forces out of my control. Bleh.
-
A defense of the song 'No God:'
I was just listening to it and latched onto the line, "Just a small intuition not to do what all the bad ones did." I remember around release a lot of religious adherents on the forum were not very thrilled at the idea of the song, and I believe the reasoning was that it seemed to convey, "I learned how to treat others and be a good person on my own, and I didn't need religion to show me the way," and it seemed like it rejected an apparent claim by organized religions to possess a monopoly on moral instruction.
I propose a new interpretation: not believing in God/adhering to religion does not excuse me or anyone from maintaining an upright and moral character. In other words, the speaker might not merely be saying that he doesn't need to believe in God/fear eternal punishment to be and act morally (sorry for the double negative, hope you guys understood that), but indeed that unbelief doesn't hold up as a way to "plead ignorance" or wave away that justification as nonsense; fear of divine retribution for sin should not be the only consequence motivating people to strive to do good in their lives. We should all try to just be decent human beings to one another, and not sitting in on religious lessons about good and bad doesn't preclude you making these distinctions based on life experiences. Religion gives structure, purpose, and meaning to behaving so and there's nothing wrong with finding meaning in your life and actions in the context of faith. But not accepting or agreeing with that attribution of cosmic purpose to moral instruction or the prescribed consequences doesn't render knowing and heeding the difference between right and wrong as meaningless or that you're absolved from seeing any meaning in those moral lessons.
Basically, religion shouldn't have to threaten us with an eternity in Hell to motivate us to just be good people, nor should it hinge on agreeing with the way religion treats/justifies those moral precepts. The value of upholding a moral character is inherent, not something you choose to acknowledge or not based on faith or lack thereof.
Tbh, I don't think it's got a particular "message" either way. My take has always been that it's just a personal song where Casey is expressing where he himself got his own sense of morality from.
-
I think that song's beautiful. I always interpreted it to be what Zep said, but SD's analysis is certainly a valid one.
-
You could even say it is a...super one lul
-
-
-
I really like Andy Hull's vocals on the Red EP songs, but I can't friggin' stand Manchester Orchestra. Am I the only one like this?
Sounds weird considering Manchester Orchestra isn't far from The Dear Hunter soundwise, at least not the Red EP.
I haven't checked out the rest of Manchester Orchestra's albums, but Simple Math was really good.
-
I really like Andy Hull's vocals on the Red EP songs, but I can't friggin' stand Manchester Orchestra. Am I the only one like this?
If he's the super nasally one on "A Curse of Cynicism" then I am really annoyed by that voice and have no desire to check out Manchester because of it.
-
You're missing out!
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaMiVDZu_T4&ob=av2e
-
If you use Spotify, subscribe to this playlist!
https://open.spotify.com/user/zeppelindt/playlist/0uPLhda1UYReYBFPWgS6vE
-
Basically, religion shouldn't have to threaten us with an eternity in Hell to motivate us to just be good people, nor should it hinge on agreeing with the way religion treats/justifies those moral precepts. The value of upholding a moral character is inherent, not something you choose to acknowledge or not based on faith or lack thereof.
While this is true and may well be what Casey was going for, I still feel like, regardless of intent, the message came across as a little smug and anti-religion. If he meant it to be a song about how he derived his morals from his parents and upbringing, then just leave God out of it. If God played no role in his moral structure, why even mention Him?
-
If you use Spotify, subscribe to this playlist!
https://open.spotify.com/user/zeppelindt/playlist/0uPLhda1UYReYBFPWgS6vE
Subscribed
-
Basically, religion shouldn't have to threaten us with an eternity in Hell to motivate us to just be good people, nor should it hinge on agreeing with the way religion treats/justifies those moral precepts. The value of upholding a moral character is inherent, not something you choose to acknowledge or not based on faith or lack thereof.
While this is true and may well be what Casey was going for, I still feel like, regardless of intent, the message came across as a little smug and anti-religion. If he meant it to be a song about how he derived his morals from his parents and upbringing, then just leave God out of it. If God played no role in his moral structure, why even mention Him?
It would have to be a completely different song if he "just le[ft] God out of it." I think it's great as-is and I don't think it comes off as smug at all.
-
It would have to be a completely different song if he "just le[ft] God out of it." I think it's great as-is and I don't think it comes off as smug at all.
To me, mentioning God as he does shifts the focus from "My parents taught to me to be a good person" to "I don't need God, here's why..." I understand many (particularly the non-religious) would have no problem with this. We've been through this before and don't need to go through it again, so I'll leave it at that.
-
I think reading it as an "anti-God" song or something is reading a bit much into it. I think it's more like "some people get their morals from God, some get them from other sources. I got mine from another source."
I've actually spoken to Casey about this topic before (not in the context of this song, but religion more generally) and, to paraphrase, he basically describes himself as too much of a believer to be an atheist and too much of a sceptic to be a devoted believer. I think he probably best falls into the category of "people who believe in SOME sort of higher power, but who can't identify specifically what that is".
-
Spread the TDH Love.
Do this: https://lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=2924
-
Home sounds like the lovechild of Coldplay and U2.
-
From a recent interview with Casey;
CC: After the string of dates with Anthony in June, I am going to focus on a new album. I have been away from home a lot more than normal in the last year, and I have been away from the studio for what seems like a lifetime. I can't wait to get back to writing and recording.
Q: When can The Dear Hunter fans start getting excited for Acts IV, V, VI to start being recorded
CC: To be honest, I don't know. I don't think Act IV will be the next project, but in all honesty I can't say until I’m sitting at a piano
-
I read that interview. Not really sure what to make of it.
Will Casey be involved in TRE nr2?
-
Not sure. He's pretty busy these days.
The most important think I take out of that interview is "new music this summer". Tbh, I don't really care whether it's Act IV or not. As long as we're getting new music, I'm happy.
-
Not sure. He's pretty busy these days.
The most important think I take out of that interview is "new music this summer". Tbh, I don't really care whether it's Act IV or not. As long as we're getting new music, I'm happy.
I gotta agree. TCS was so strong that I don't really care what he wants to do.
-
I'm hoping for a brand new concept. I'm not really a fan of stories dragged on several albums. Most of the times anyway.
-
I'm hoping for a brand new concept. I'm not really a fan of stories dragged on several albums. Most of the times anyway.
I get what you mean. I feel a bit the same on the subject actually. No offense against the Act-albums, because I think they're great, but it's something that could go on forever. Act 4, 5, 6 and so on, and I guess it could be cool with something else.
-
I'd like to see him alternate between an Act and the something else.
-
I...really...liked...The...Color...Spectrum
-
Fuck...the...Dear...Hunter...saga....We...need...The...Color...Spectrum...Act...II.
-
Fuck...the...Dear...Hunter...saga....We...need...The...Color...Spectrum...Act...II.
Booo.... We need Act IV ASAP. :)
-
Fuck...the...Dear...Hunter...saga....We...need...The...Color...Spectrum...Act...II.
Booo.... We need Act IV ASAP. :)
Yep.
TCS was good/great, but I needs me some more Acts!
-
Acts IV - VI: In Technicolor
Problem solved.
-
:laugh:
-
Just ordered my ticket for Casey's solo show... May is gonna be intense. :D
Are you gonna be there Chris? It's kinda weird how they booked the show a week before the TCS show, seems like it will make it a lot harder for people out of state that wanted to hit up both.
-
Nah... too tough for me to make it up to Boston for that. Boston is really hard to do in one day... it's usually an overnight trip. Should be a pretty cool show though. I think Cafe 939 was one of TDH's "regular" venues back when they were still based out of the east coast. That's where they played their 2008 holiday shows.
-
I just want a return to the Act music.. TCS was really poor (imo).
-
da fuq
-
TCS poor? wat?
-
I just want a return to the Act music.. TCS was really poor (imo).
Quote from: faemir on April 01, 2012, 05:20:45 PM
April 01, 2012
April 01
:neverusethis:
-
Yup, poor.
-
New video for "Never Forgive, Never Forget" - https://vimeo.com/39375927
-
...da fuck.
-
That was pretty damn awesome.
-
I think that was Andy Hull in the video. No idea why he was in it but none of the members of TDH were. Still pretty cool though.
-
I thought I saw Casey too?
Anyway....what the fuck. That beginning especially was totally bizarre.
-
:lol music videos are so stupid. The drop out could have worked if you didnt have to wait 30 seconds, plus it came back in at a really random point and didn't work at all. The gunfire and explosions were way louder than the music and distracting. What is even the point?
-
Maybe I just missed him, but I didn't see Casey in there anywhere.
-
TDH gets a shout-out from Kimbra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57DpfFCB568
-
A bit of Pink Floyd action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0lprsF0efqw#!
-
:hefdaddy
-
Less then a week 'til the Color Spectrum show :victorydance:
-
Can't believe I'm missing that.
-
Word is that they're doing a DVD...
-
Will be an awesome show, enjoy.
-
Word is that they're doing a DVD...
(https://puu.sh/sLIq)
-
Chris has always got those TDH scoops.
-
The funny thing is that I saw Casey back in January and I asked him if they were recording this show for a DVD, and he was basically like "definitely not". Then all the fans kept demanding a DVD... and it quickly went from "no" to "maybe" to "yes".
-
Man I'm bummed I'm missing this, but at least glad they're filming it.
-
Yeah, if this is a one time deal it'd be a shame for them to not record it.
-
I'm so glad they're filming.
-
It took a while but I can say now that I really like this band. I'm happy for the ones who can attend their shows, and jealous too
-
How'd it get all the way back here (Second page)?
-
DTF user ZBomber was at the show. What an asshole. :loser:
-
So fucking amazing.
Andy Hull played with them for Red. Cameron Thorne was in and out for various songs on Black, Yellow, Blue and some others. And they had a string quarter for Indigo, Violet and White. Casey sounded like he was just about ready to collapse by the end.
Highlights for me were Misplaced Devotion (crazy crowd energy), Tripping In Triplets (Cameron Thorne's vocals are god-like) and Look Away ('cause it's just an awesome song). Uploading a few hundred pictures now that my g/f took.
-
I'm so jealous. SO jealous.
-
Sounds like an amazing experience
In an unrelated note, I LOVE living in a medium sized city in Spain in which there is an average of ONE concert per year by any band I love
-
Sounds like an amazing experience
In an unrelated note, I LOVE living in a medium sized city in Spain in which there is an average of ONE concert per year by any band I love
Far from Madrid and Barcelona? Since I guess some bands and artists go there. It kinda sucks living in Sweden as well. It's not all bad since I've seen several of my favorites, but Scandinavia in general is not the first place European or American bands go to, so I feel lucky every time someone comes here.
-
I live in Bilbao, which is 4 hours and 6 hours away by car from Madrid and Barcelona respectively, or alternatively 1 hour away by plane. I've gone to Madrid once to see DT (by car) and one to Barcelona to see Transatlantic (by plane) but it's not always possible since it requires staying overnight so it's a lot of money either way (gas & highway tolls or plane ticket plus concert ticket plus hotel room).
Here in Bilbao I attended one Opeth concert (Heritage tour), a couple of DT shows and one Metallica concert in a festival. This summer I'll be seeing Radiohead in another festival so like it said it all amounts to one or two concerts every year that I can attend.
-
Post-show Wednesday night. (Casey + a bunch of TDH forumers)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7174062684_5f4150c7e2_b.jpg)
-
Girl with bright red hair....yes.
-
That's my sister.
-
Antigoon's sister....yes.
-
Hey! Don't talk about my brother that way!
-
Casey looks tired out and ready to fall asleep.
-
Girl with bright red hair....yes.
That's Tara. She's awesome. She's from Ohio, but is currently living in Arizona. So she flew from Arizona all the way the Boston for the show. During Green she started wandering through the crowd telling all of us LATR people to get up after The Canopy and try to get the band to stop playing momentarily because Roman (the big bearded guy in the white shirt directly above Casey) wanted to propose to his girlfriend Kati (the blond girl with glasses to his left). So we all did it, and it totally worked. It was a pretty cool moment.
Casey looks tired out and ready to fall asleep.
He probably was. I have no idea how he made it through that entire set. He was definitely exhausted by the time they got to White. You could see it and you could hear it in his voice. And on top of that, right after the show ended he spent about 30 - 45 minutes chatting with fans. This pic was taken after all of that. We were pretty much the only people left in the building.
-
girl on the far right - double yes!
-
So my g/f took like 200 pictures at the TCS show. If anybody is interested...
https://plus.google.com/photos/107799450656691439183/albums/5741082048164858113?authkey=CK-4uL7F6ruiRQ
-
Great pics! Can't wait to see this on DVD (hopefully Bluray too) down the line.
-
If you aren't already a TDH fan on Facebook... become one!
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH
-
Great pics! Can't wait to see this on DVD (hopefully Bluray too) down the line.
Agreed, looks like an excellent show.
-
Casey and Andy Hull are doing a mini east coast summer tour with Right Away, Great Captain. They're gonna be playing TDH songs, Manchester Orchestra songs and RAGC songs.
7/11/12 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL
7/12/12 - Pike Room - Pontiac, MI
7/13/12 - Musica - Akron, OH
7/15/12 - Shadow Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA
7/17/12 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ
7/18/12 - The Space - Hamden, CT
7/19/12 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
7/20/12 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA
7/21/12 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
7/22/12 - The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY
-
I just heard the color spectrum for the first time, and WOW im impressed.
-
Casey and Andy Hull are doing a mini east coast summer tour with Right Away, Great Captain. They're gonna be playing TDH songs, Manchester Orchestra songs and RAGC songs.
7/11/12 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL
7/12/12 - Pike Room - Pontiac, MI
7/13/12 - Musica - Akron, OH
7/15/12 - Shadow Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA
7/17/12 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ
7/18/12 - The Space - Hamden, CT
7/19/12 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
7/20/12 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA
7/21/12 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
7/22/12 - The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY
Sweet. Can't wait to see them in Glasgow.
-
The Color Spectrum = The Dear Hunter's best work yet.
-
The Color Spectrum = The Dear Hunter's best work yet.
I agree and disagree. I guess that's the beauty of TCS. There's so much music involved that for me it contains some of their best and their worst music. I still prefer the Acts simply because I love the whole albums rather than having to pick and choose.
-
The Color Spectrum = The Dear Hunter's best work yet.
Agreed. Although I still haven't got Act. III
-
The Color Spectrum = The Dear Hunter's best work yet.
:tup
-
< Saw all of The Color Spectrum live and it blew my mind
I will keep bringing that up until all of us die. You're welcome.
-
< Saw all of The Color Spectrum live and it blew my mind
I will keep bringing that up until all of us die. You're welcome.
I so can't wait until this comes out on DVD.
Mostly 'cause I wanna see the beach balls.
-
The Poison Woman at 2:38 REALLY reminds me The Great Gig In The Sky
Plagiarism perhaps?
-
< Saw all of The Color Spectrum live and it blew my mind
I will keep bringing that up until all of us die. You're welcome.
I so can't wait until this comes out on DVD.
Mostly 'cause I wanna see the beach balls.
That part was so sick! Any word if this will make its way onto blu ray? Maybe if enough of us harass Casey it will. I mean, he put the work into the vinyl set to make something really beautiful. Same should be done for the live representation. And the show WAS recorded in HD. I think it is necessary because the performance was top notch and GOD DAMN IT I NEED THIS
-
No idea if it's coming out on Blu Ray. I'm so glad I brought those beach balls. Some people were telling me I shouldn't do it and that it would be annoying and everything, but I figured I'd go for it anyway. Ended up looking pretty cool :)
-
I daresay I prefer their TSC work to their Acts. I hope that once the Acts are done, TDH will focus entirely on semi-experimental, indie-esque stuff.
-
No idea if it's coming out on Blu Ray. I'm so glad I brought those beach balls. Some people were telling me I shouldn't do it and that it would be annoying and everything, but I figured I'd go for it anyway. Ended up looking pretty cool :)
I normally hate beach balls at concerts but I think it was SO appropriate for Yellow because that EP is just so fun. I was up in the balcony and it looked pretty fucking from cool up there, so I'm sure it will look awesome on the DVD as well. :tup
-
I wish I could have found you before the show. I would have given you one. I actually had one extra even after giving them all out. I wanted more people in the balcony to have them...
-
Me too, but I'm just glad I made it into the venue on time. :lol Most stressful 30 minutes before a concert ever.
Any ball starting up in the balcony probably would have landed quickly into the lower sections anyways. :lol
-
The Colour Spectrum is great but I think the Acts are more consistent
-
The Colour Spectrum is great but I think the Acts are more consistent
disagreed.
TCS is much more focused than the acts. and it doesnt have any weak songs in it.
+ the strong moments of TCS are better than the strong moments of the acts.
= better.
-
The Colour Spectrum is great but I think the Acts are more consistent
disagreed.
TCS is much more focused than the acts. and it doesnt have any weak songs in it.
+ the strong moments of TCS are better than the strong moments of the acts.
= better.
Well, you and I have a different taste it seems, but let's be friends anyway.
(https://tsug.net/style_emoticons/default/backstab.gif)
-
The Colour Spectrum is great but I think the Acts are more consistent
I agree. There are too many weak moments in TCS for me to love them as much as the nearly flawless Acts. Though in 36 tracks there are bound to be a few weaker moments.
-
I wish I could have found you before the show. I would have given you one.
:eyebrows:
-
:lol
I also prefer The Color Spectrum to the acts for the most part. Not too many songs that I don't enjoy on TCS.
-
https://thedearhunter.com/2012/06/the-dear-hunter-new-album-announcement/
From Facebook:
The Dear Hunter will enter the studio this summer to record the follow-up to The Color Spectrum.
The album will be released in early 2013, and released on our new imprint label "Cave & Canary Goods", in conjunction with our friends at Equal Vision Records.
The still-untitled album will be written "straight from the heart" and produced by Casey Crescenzo & Mike Watts.
For the full press release CLICK HERE.
Ahhhhh what good news. I loved TCS.
-
So apparently Casey is gonna be recording this album in my home town. The studio is like 5 minutes down the road from my parents house. Guess I'm gonna have to spend some time visiting them this summer :)
-
This is amazing news!
But with follow-up, will it be a colour-theme on this one as well? Like colours they missed the first time, Pink, Gray, Brown or whatever?
Still, awesome news. :hat
-
No theme at all. Not colors. Not Act IV. Just basically whatever Casey feels like writing.
-
Ah, when they wrote "follow-up to TCS" I got carried away a bit. Too bad. I mean, I'll still most likely love what he makes, but it would have been cool to get some more Color-EPs. :lol
-
Follow-up just means next album. :P
But yeah, exciting news! :D Although I'd like him to get round to Act IV sometime.
-
Well now that they've pretty much got their own label, that shouldn't be a problem :D
-
So apparently Casey is gonna be recording this album in my home town. The studio is like 5 minutes down the road from my parents house. Guess I'm gonna have to spend some time visiting them this summer :)
Do you play anything? If so, you should totally ask him if you can contribute.
-
Actually, funny story - this is the same studio where he recorded White and Violet, and right around that time I was hanging out with him and a few of my friends, and it came up in conversation that one of my friends, who lived about 2 minutes from the studio, also happened to be a fairly accomplished violin player, so he asked her if she would play on the album (presumably on Violet). But she declined because she didn't think she was good enough.
:d'oh:
-
Awesome news. Can't wait. Though I wish it would be Act IV. :(
-
My body is ready.
-
Casey went twitter-crazy last night so we got a few updates. Most notably...
12 songs are written so far for the new album. With a few more to be written in the studio. Casey may add one to the setlist for the RAGC tour.
TCS DVD is currently in the process of being mixed and edited.
Other more tentative stuff is that he mentioned he'd love to do another living room acoustic tour (maybe this winter), that he's toyed with the idea of doing another concept series based on the planets (but thinks it might be too soon/too similar to colors), and that he'd like to do some sort of visual Acts production down the line ("not a stage production... but maybe something visual")
-
An 8-part EP series based on the planets? Yeah, sounds a little too similar to TCS at this point.
-
An 8-part EP series based on the planets? Yeah, sounds a little too similar to TCS at this point.
Hey I'll take 2 and a half more hours of new TDH music. But I really hope the Act's are picked up again.
-
An 8-part EP series based on the planets? Yeah, sounds a little too similar to TCS at this point.
That's not the only flaw. 8 EPs? 1 is missing.
Yes, I still haven't gotten over that.
-
I almost said nine but then I remembered :(
-
Stupid scientists ruining our childhoods.
-
Pluto can be released as a single. :P
-
NO
THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH
-
Look, it's either 8 or it's, like, a thousand.
-
There are only 9. My elementary school teachers were not liars.
-
Doesn't mean they weren't incorrect.
-
Theres really no cause for Pluto to be called a planet :p
-
And there's really no cause for Rich to be captain Sheepshagger H. Killjoy and ruin all of our childhoods either!
-
An 8-part EP series based on the planets? Yeah, sounds a little too similar to TCS at this point.
Hey, Gustav Holst's 'The Planets.'
-
Yeah but TCS was written waaaaaaaaay after that. Doing a Planets thing now or even in five years I think would be too close to the TCS concept.
-
Even though if it feels to soon to release another "TCS"-esque project, I say if it feels right for Casey, he should do it. I encourage him. I loved the heck out TCS so having something based around the concept of the planets seems cool.
-
"Uranus stinks trolololol"
Now that we got that out of the way, we're ready for planet EPs.
-
New song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd-e79mMdMg
Working title is "Whisper"
-
I am constantly blown away by how powerful his voice is.
-
Just announced some midwest dates w/ Coheed and 5 dates in Australia for Soundwave next February/March
-
I've decided to listen to The Color Spectrum. Would it be better to listen to the EPs as separate entities (i.e. listen to them each a few times to familiarize myself before moving on to the next one) or as a complete piece?
-
They definitely work better and flow better as a full set. But be wary that it's quite a daunting task. If you have the time to do it, I would suggest listening to them all in order at least once before attacking them individually. I don't think I've ever managed to actually sit through the entire thing in one sitting though (other than the live show). I usually tend to listen to two or three EP's in a row, take a break, then pick it up later.
But really... it's awesome no matter how you listen.
-
I've only listened to it as one giant album, and personally it's the only way I could listen to it.
-
Boom
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/Untitled_zps7183ad23.png)
-
What is this I don't even
-
It means the new album is done.
-
Cool stuff. Done writing, done mixing, done recording? :P
-
Analysing Act I's lyrics for my English Language coursework, I've had to dedicate a whole colour to language semantically linked to Religion. I'm not complaining though, there's some really intelligent play on words and metaphors to really get into.
Oh, and the music is bloody wonderful as well.
-
Cool stuff. Done writing, done mixing, done recording? :P
Yup. Writing was done months ago. Recording was finished within the past week or two I think. Mastering/mixing was finished today.
-
Release date before 2013?
-
Now is it going to be an Act or what?
-
Unless I remember wrong it's like TCS2 without being a color spectrum album.
-
Now is it going to be an Act or what?
He said he was going in to the studio without any preconceived notions of what the album would be. So it's possible, but pretty unlikely that it ended up being Act IV.
-
I thought he explicitly denied that it would be Act IV. It's supposed to be a collection of unrelated songs.
-
I wish Coheed and Cambria would do that.
-
Release date before 2013?
Nothing official yet, but if I were to make an educated guess, I'd say sometime around December/January.
I thought he explicitly denied that it would be Act IV. It's supposed to be a collection of unrelated songs.
This. Definitely not Act IV. No concept whatsoever. Just a collection of songs.
-
I wish Coheed and Cambria would do that.
After these next two albums I'm with you on that one. The main story's over. The prequel's coming out. Jesse's time on earth and stuff can be dealt with in PFI (which has written several non-Amory Wars songs lately). Just make either a new concept or write a bunch of unrelated songs.
-
I never heard of The Dear Hunter until I saw them last night with Coheed and Cambria and they were awesome. Does anybody recommend where i should start listening to them from?
-
I got into them listening to The Color Spectrum. It's a nice collection of EPs with a lot of variety. You will surely find something you like. Once you get used to their sound then go for the acts starting with the first one.
-
I never heard of The Dear Hunter until I saw them last night with Coheed and Cambria and they were awesome. Does anybody recommend where i should start listening to them from?
Act II
-
Go Get Your Gun is fucking awesome.
Scratch that, Act III is awesome is a whole. :metal
-
I never heard of The Dear Hunter until I saw them last night with Coheed and Cambria and they were awesome. Does anybody recommend where i should start listening to them from?
Act II
I just finished listening to this. Red Hands may be the greatest thing i've ever heard and the rest of the album is awesome as well. I'm starting The Color Spectrum next. HOW HAVE I NEVER LISTENED TO THIS BAND.
-
Yeah, Red Hands generally the one that first hits everybody. The rest of the songs get SO much better with repeated listens. TCS is quite a task, but it's certainly worth it. And the Acts become so much more enjoyable once you start digging into the story. So glad you're digging them. :)
-
Oh God, is it. Red Hands was the first song of theirs I heard, way back on Myspace. It was love at first listen.
-
It's also an absurdly fun live song. Especially when they play it at the Knitting Factory.
Check it out (Red Hands starts at around 1:12:00 into the video)
https://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn/video?clipId=pla_77117e49-8e9e-4368-9206-10cfe70d1d98
-
God i wish they would have played it at the show last friday.
After listening to Acts 2 and 3 and TCS, i don't think i've heard a single track i didn't like. I'd still put Red Hands as my favorite though.
-
Now you have to listen to Act I.
-
Saw Casey tonight and he said the new album should be coming out around March, with a full tour to follow.
-
So are you two retty much friends now or do you just see each other a lot because of the lifetime fan thing?
-
It's also an absurdly fun live song. Especially when they play it at the Knitting Factory.
Check it out (Red Hands starts at around 1:12:00 into the video)
https://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn/video?clipId=pla_77117e49-8e9e-4368-9206-10cfe70d1d98
OH MAN WHAT A GREAT SHOW.
-
I'm really curious of what The Inheritance is about.
-
So are you two retty much friends now or do you just see each other a lot because of the lifetime fan thing?
Well... I saw him last night because he played a solo show in NYC. He just mentioned that stuff while talking to the crowd. In general he's a pretty busy guy and lives on the opposite side of the country from me, so I don't really see him all that much outside of shows. I think he spends the vast majority of his life either on the road or in a studio. Most of the time when we talk it's either via TDH forum chat room, twitter, or occasionally e-mails and text messages. Half the time I don't even get to talk to him at shows because he's always mobbed by the crowds and I don't have the patience to stand around waiting for like 30-45 minutes until the crowd dissipates. Only time I ever really chat with him in person anymore is if I happen to run into him before a show or while one of the openers is playing or something. Although at this point I'm lucky enough to have gotten to know him at least well enough to the point where if he sees me hanging around he'll generally at least come over to say hi or to give me a big sweaty hug (or occasionally to make fun of my dancing)
-
You know how people love to say, "OMG I AM YOUR #1 FAN!!!!11!1!1"? You really are. :tup
-
It's so hard not to be though! In addition to the awesomeness of the music, they're just the coolest most down to earth guys ever. It's amazing how much time and effort Casey puts in to giving back to the fans. He'll hang out in the crowd after EVERY show and will wait around to talk to every single person who wants to talk to him. And he works harder than anybody I've ever known... the guy is constantly touring, writing, recording, working with other bands... and all for very little money. And it's not just Casey... most of the other band members (past and present) are all super cool and super friendly. They're one of those bands that I just think really deserves to make it.
-
Well yeah, and I think it betrays a complete and genuine love of music itself, at least on Casey's part. Like when you look at Paul McCartney, watch him live, you can see it's not all about nostalgia, or the money, or even PLUR (like, groovy man). The guy brings with him and can play a million instruments, and he is music. I get the impression that's what Casey is like as well.
-
Yo so I like just listened to most of the Color Spectrum, and it was woah.
Indigo and Violet are awesome, and so is Black. So far not too into Orange, but I guess I'll see. The rest are really cool, too.
Anyway, what's up with this group? I'm tryna see what I can else I can get by 'em.
Oh and first post. yeah.
-
All three of the Act albums are amazing. It can't really pick a wrong one or order to listen to them in.
-
Yo so I like just listened to most of the Color Spectrum, and it was woah.
Indigo and Violet are awesome, and so is Black. So far not too into Orange, but I guess I'll see. The rest are really cool, too.
Anyway, what's up with this group? I'm tryna see what I can else I can get by 'em.
Oh and first post. yeah.
They started off as a concept band, so their first three albums make up the first three parts of a 6-part story. First three albums are:
Act I: The Lake South, The River North
Act II: The Meaning Of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading
Act III: Life and Death
After Act III, they took a break from the Acts storyline to record the Color Spectrum (which it seems you've already heard)
To date, that's all they've really officially released. They just finished recording their next album, which has no theme or concept - it's just a standard collection of songs. The album does not yet have a title, and is currently slated for release around March, 2013.
If you want to dig a little deeper, there's an early demo called Dear Ms. Leading, which contains some early versions of Act II songs and a few other songs that haven't been released anywhere. There's also a special edition of Act III with a couple of bonus tracks.
Then there's two early EPs called Random EP #1 and Random EP #2. #1 has remixes of three songs from Act II, and #2 has all three tracks from#1, plus an alternate version of the first song from Act I, an Untitled song not available anywhere else and a cover of Elton John's Yellow Brick Road.
They also have a 3-track fan club EP floating around out there called The Branches EP. Three new songs completely unrelated to any of the Acts or TCS stuff.
That covers the basics. If you wanna get REALLY crazy, there are also a couple of other random demo songs floating around out there. A few cover songs - Brazil [Sinatra], The War of All Against All [Receiving End of Sirens], Unison [Bjork], Lilac Wine [Nina Simone/Jeff Buckley], Beautiful Girls [Sean Kingston], Grounds For Divorce [Elbow], Priests and Paramedics [Pedro The Lion] and Chestnuts Roasting On a Open Fire.
And a few super obscure originals - Paycheck, Banjo Song and a song called Red Wine recorded w/ one of the dudes from Atreyu
I think that's everything :P
-
Time to get excited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGTALFIF-Fs
-
:caffeine:
-
Yes please.
-
I am actually stunned at how good this looks. Crane shots galore.
-
Blu ray please :caffeine:
-
today is Casey's 29th Birthday by the way.
-
Wow. What's the venue on that one?
-
Whoa.. that looks and sounds very good!
-
Wow. What's the venue on that one?
Somerville Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts (just outside of Boston)
-
Wow, that is going to be awesome!
On a side note- I never realized TDH was so beardy :D
-
Hah. They really are. Although Nick (the bass player) has recently shaved off his beard, so now only the Crescenzo family rep the beards while the other three are clean shaven.
-
Ahhh bummer, the bass player had the best one going!
-
For a while he did the "mustache-only" look. Then shaved that off too. I'm sure it'll come back though. He's grown it out, shaved it off and grown it back a few times.
-
Listening to The Color Spectrum and reading the notes makes this album more enjoyable. Black is really vool and seperate. Red was interesting and Orange does feel vlassic '70's rock. On Yellow now...
-
I'll bet they open for DT on their next tour..
jk, idk. That would be fucking sick though.
-
They're sort of an unmatched pair, though. Even Frost* and DT (or even PT and DT) are very different from each other so that it would be weird to hear them together.
-
Sure, but didn't DT open for Iron Maiden recently? I think it's more logical with something progressive opening for something progressive, even though like you said, Progressive has quite the variety, and TDH are pretty different.
-
Sure, but didn't DT open for Iron Maiden recently? I think it's more logical with something progressive opening for something progressive, even though like you said, Progressive has quite the variety, and TDH are pretty different.
Right, like Maiden and DT are a good match, or Symphony X and DT (although less so, I think). DT is progressive metal, but they match well on tours with metal bands. TDH, idk what I'd call them. I label them hipster prog, for lack of a better descriptor.
-
Yeah I get what you mean. People who like DT mainly because of their metal-sound would probably not get the same enjoyment out of a non-metal progressive band, so it's hard to say. I don't know if TDH are big enough yet to open for DT, I don't mean that as anything bad, but last time DT played here, Symphony X opened for them, and Symphony X has quite a few albums on their neck.
Oh well, I think it all comes down to the band/the label. If DT likes TDH or has heard of them it's not impossible I guess.
-
Yeah I get what you mean. People who like DT mainly because of their metal-sound would probably not get the same enjoyment out of a non-metal progressive band, so it's hard to say.
Oh, no, I was thinking more the other way around: a bunch of indie assholes who came to see TDH, and then DT comes on and they're like, "WTF is this shit?"
-
Well it works both ways I guess. :lol
-
they did open for Coheed/Porcupine Tree a few years ago.
-
they did open for Coheed/Porcupine Tree a few years ago.
And it was fuckin' sweet.
I could see them opening for DT. They have more albums than bands like Beardfish, UneXpect, and Bigelf, who MP really liked taking on tour, and are different enough that the pairing would make for an interesting show rather than just prog metal all the time.
-
I think if MP was still in the band, then maybe they'd bring along TDH. I know MP is a big fan. Not sure if it would still happen today.
-
Yeah, I could seeing them being part of a Prog Nation tour or something as the more accessible, yet proggy band. But probably not just as a straight opener on a normal tour.
-
Yeah, I could seeing them being part of a Prog Nation tour or something as the more accessible, yet proggy band. But probably not just as a straight opener on a normal tour.
They recently opened for Coheed and Cambria actually.
-
TDH opening for dredg was a very tasty pairing.
-
Yeah, I could seeing them being part of a Prog Nation tour or something as the more accessible, yet proggy band. But probably not just as a straight opener on a normal tour.
They recently opened for Coheed and Cambria actually.
I think TDH and Coheed have a very similar fan base. I also think there's somewhat of a relationship between the two bands - Dear Hunter and 3 used to play together now and then back in 08/09. I actually even ran into Josh Eppard at one of those shows in upstate New York in May of '09
-
Got In Cauda Venenum sent to me in my roulette. HELL, these guys rock!
-
TDH opening for dredg was a very tasty pairing.
Fuck! I'd literally smile!
-
DVD out March 12th. Video for "Home" out now - https://consequenceofsound.net/2013/01/video-the-dear-hunter-home-cos-premiere/
-
Wow, looks and sounds very good! :tup
-
Is the DVD an Amazon order type deal, or is it going to be available in retail stores?
-
I'm assuming it'll be available in retail stores, but nothing firmed yet. I think pre-orders start next week?
-
Zep, since the link said it was filmed in HD, do you have any idea if we can expect a blu ray eventually?
-
I seem to remember Casey saying at some point that it will be available in Blu Ray, but don't quote me on that. It's more of a hazy memory rather than anything I have written down. I think it came up at some point when we were talking to him after the show.
-
Alright then, thanks. I will just get the DVD for now and if a bluray comes some day I will probably go for it too. Anything to support these guys.
-
I assume the Blu Ray and DVD will come out at the same time, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Anyway... apparently Casey is doing a 30 minute online acoustic show on Thursday night. 400 tickets left... cost is "pay what you can". https://www.stageit.com/the_dear_hunter/album_announcement_show/18473
-
Already got mine.
While it says "pay what you want", they seemed pretty damn adamant that I pay at least 30 notes, which is $3. I gave Casey $5 anyway because he's awesome like that.
-
I hope somebody records it. I've got class that night :(
-
...and he will "tell you all about the new album" and play a "couple songs from the new album." Cool!
-
New album pre-order packages plus tour dates up now:
https://www.thedearhunter.com
-
New song on this page:
https://thedearhunter.merchnow.com/products/154306 (https://thedearhunter.merchnow.com/products/154306)
Edit: NVM, it was already on the page ZeppelinDT linked to. Anyways, it's pretty awesome. Very excited for this.
-
Wow, that announcement seems to have come out of nowhere, awesome!
-
lol...
ZeppelinDT
I have a class the same night as the NYC show. Will you write a note to my professor excusing me from class so I can see the show?
casey crescenzo
Tell your professor 'Casey Crescenzo, of the band The Dear Hunter, says you should seriously suck 11 dicks if you don't let me go to the show'
-
^Completely legit.
-
New song is pretty sweet. Nothing like the announcement of a new TDH album, a new TDH song, and a date in Raleigh to make me less sad about TMV breakup.
-
Oh my god they're playing at the Cradle!!!!! My favorite venue!
-
I've still never been. Crazy, I know.
-
Seriously dude, it's the best venue around. You'll see.
-
the new song is so good <3
also:
The track listing for Migrant:
1. Bring You Down
2. Whisper
3. Shame
4. An Escape
5. Shouting at the Rain
6. The Kiss of Life
7. Girl
8. Cycles
9. Sweet Naiveté
10. Let Go
11. This Vicious Place
12. Don't Look Back
if Shouting at the Rain isn't the best song ever I'll be very disappointed.
-
Wow, this one's gonna kick ass.
-
New song on this page:
https://thedearhunter.merchnow.com/products/154306 (https://thedearhunter.merchnow.com/products/154306)
Edit: NVM, it was already on the page ZeppelinDT linked to. Anyways, it's pretty awesome. Very excited for this.
That box set looks very tempting... But $51 for shipping to Germany is a bit much... :'(
-
Ouch. That's crazy.
-
Preordered the big bundle. 140 dollars, bam.
-
New song is pretty good, not amazing or anything but it does sound like a synthesis of their Act-based material and their Color Spectrum stuff and for that I am happy.
Preordered the CD too. Half the stuff in the bundle is stuff I don't want at all so I passed.
-
I wonder how much Casey made in tips last night. I wouldn't be surprised if it was over $1000.
-
Fairly recently discovered the joys of this band. The Colour Spectrum is just...it's just so good. So good. Haven't got into the Act albums to the same depth, but I intend to! New song sounds cool too
-
As I tend to do when I get excited for a new album I tend to go back and relisten to old albums. I listened to all 3 Acts and The Color Spectrum today and now I'm super excited for the new album.
Also, if you missed the acoustic performance...shame on you. What a great way to spend 55 minutes.
-
I listened to all 3 Acts and The Color Spectrum today.
Damn... you must not have gotten much else done. I don't think even I have ever listened to that much TDH in a single day. I don't think I've ever actually even listened to all of TCS in a single sitting, except for live performance of it.
Also, if you missed the acoustic performance...shame on you. What a great way to spend 55 minutes.
I missed it! :wahhh:
I know at least two people who recorded it though, so I'm hoping it shows up somewhere soon.
-
I only listen to TCS in one sitting. :lol
-
Really? I rarely have enough time to listen to it all at once... my favorite way of listening to is to listen to it all in order, but for the most part I just listen to individual Eps
-
I can never go through it all in a sitting, I just go for EPs.
-
I did the full thing once. But mostly I just do it by EP.
What was the set for the acoustic show? I missed it :/
-
Really? I rarely have enough time to listen to it all at once... my favorite way of listening to is to listen to it all in order, but for the most part I just listen to individual Eps
Yeah I mean it's one big collection to me. It's the same with something like "Feed to Feed" by Oceansize, which is sort of a 4 hour long live-boxset, over 3 nights where the band plays their albums in full and B-Sides. I listen to that in one sitting everytime as well. :lol
-
I actually usually do listen to the full TCS. I dunno why, but I treat it like a full album.
-
Well I mean, I do think of it all as a single piece of work... I just rarely have the time to listen to it all at once.
-
Stageit show -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD0orhUHgm0&feature=share&list=UUMvH2_m7DIQMTzyMWdDPLdA
-
I listened to all 3 Acts and The Color Spectrum today.
Damn... you must not have gotten much else done. I don't think even I have ever listened to that much TDH in a single day. I don't think I've ever actually even listened to all of TCS in a single sitting, except for live performance of it.
Actually, I got a lot done that day. I listen to music in my office all the time while I work. Matter of fact, writing assignments, making lecture notes, reading journal articles, grading assignments, and the other aspects of work I do alone are unbearable without music or entertainment. I listened to the Acts at work, and at home I listened to TCS while making and eating dinner, and while organizing my CD collection. And thanks for the youtube link. If it ever goes down I may ask you to hook me up with a digital copy.
Zep, if you find out how much he made in tips from that show I'd be interested just to see if my guess was accurate - and if he feels it's profitable enough to do again.
-
Yeah, TDH is definitely go-to work music. That and A Triggering Myth.
-
I'm trying to check out The Dear Hunter and was recommended The Color Spectrum by a friend. Am I being led in the right direction as a starting point or is my friend insane?
-
"What did you think about the Afterman Ascension...idont'knowwhatthatis"
-
I'm trying to check out The Dear Hunter and was recommended The Color Spectrum by a friend. Am I being led in the right direction as a starting point or is my friend insane?
Act II or III would be better.
-
My friend's really gotten into TDH through the Color Spectrum, just keep in mind its not really their "typical sound," as its all over the place in terms of direction and influence, but its damn good for the most part.
-
"What did you think about the Afterman Ascension...idont'knowwhatthatis"
If you have TCS box set on CD, there is a bonus DVD with a documentary part where Casey drives across the country meeting fans. In it he says he doesn't listen to a lot of music because he is focused on his own and he doesn't want to subconsciously lift something from someone else, so I'm not surprised he isn't familiar with it.
-
Zep, if you find out how much he made in tips from that show I'd be interested just to see if my guess was accurate - and if he feels it's profitable enough to do again.
I have no idea how much he made. People on LatR are guessing between $1,000 - $2,000, but there's really know way to tell. A few hours before the chat, Casey dropped into our chatroom and somebody asked him how much he makes from these things (which, imo, was a pretty inappropriate question), but he just responded by saying something like "I don't want to sound like I'm complaining or get into the sob story of what I make, so lets not even go there". More generally speaking though, I don't think the band really makes him all that much money.
I'm trying to check out The Dear Hunter and was recommended The Color Spectrum by a friend. Am I being led in the right direction as a starting point or is my friend insane?
I personally would start with Act II. TCS is great, but it's kind of a lot to take at once, and it's so crazy diverse that it's tough to get a sense of their real signature sound. If you do want to start with TCS though, I would say the Violet EP is by far the closest to what they normally sound like.
-
"What did you think about the Afterman Ascension...idont'knowwhatthatis"
If you have TCS box set on CD, there is a bonus DVD with a documentary part where Casey drives across the country meeting fans. In it he says he doesn't listen to a lot of music because he is focused on his own and he doesn't want to subconsciously lift something from someone else, so I'm not surprised he isn't familiar with it.
He's also said in the past (off the record) that he isn't really a fan of Coheed. I don't think he meant it in the sense of "I dislike their music"... but more in the sense of "I don't really listen to them".
-
I just found it funny since they tour with Coheed all the time. Maybe not by Casey's choice based on his comment on stageit of not always getting to pick.
-
I think they did that more because it makes sense and it's great exposure for the band, rather than because of any particular love of Coheed. I think there's also somewhat of a relationship between the bands - During around 20008 - 2009, TDH and 3 used to play shows together now and then, and obviously 3 has some pretty tight connections with Coheed.
-
I imagine they share a lot of the same fans as well.
-
Based on my interactions, that certainly seems the case. Other than a love of TDH and (for some people here) Coheed, DTF seems to have little in common with TDH people. My view could just be skewed because I am a metal and prog head, but while they were nice folks, I wasn't really familiar with most of the stuff they listened to, and likewise they weren't familiar with a lot of the metal and prog I like.
-
Yeah, it's definitely two different worlds. But I feel like there are a lot more DT fans who are also TDH fans than there are TDH fans who are also DT fans. Then again, I don't see a whole lot of consistency with TDH fans when it comes to other music. There are very few bands I can think of where I can say "Most TDH fans also are really like ______"
-
I think some of the obvious names like dredg and The Mars Volta, but as a whole, TDH fans and DT don't come from exactly the same place. 3 or even Porcupine Tree, although the latter might have made more sense if that tour TDH did with PT were longer. I know Steven Wilson even said he would like to bring TDH on tour in Europe with him. But of course PT aren't exactly active right now. Perhaps with his solo band though.
-
I feel like bands like dredg and TMV tend to be popular with the people on LatR, but I don't get the sense that that's quite as applicable to the general TDH fanbase. I've spent a lot of time getting to know other non-LatR fans through both the fan club and from just meeting people at shows, and I find that a lot of the people I run into at shows haven't even heard of half the bands that are so popular on LatR. TDH fans in general seem to be quite a unique and diverse group. I'd say the bands that I've found most consistently liked by other TDH fans are probably bands like Thrice, Circa Survive and As Tall As Lions.
-
Good lord, I can't stop listening to Whisper. This song is gorgeous. If the whole album is like this, it might become my favorite.
-
Good lord, I can't stop listening to Whisper. This song is gorgeous. If the whole album is like this, it might become my favorite.
For real, it's got such a great hook. I'd only listened to it once, and I found myself singing it to myself today and trying to work out what I was singing. :lol
-
I haven't listened, I want to wait for the album. :)
-
^^^ I'm kinda like that too. I listened once, but I'm really trying to avoid listening again until the album comes out.
Btw - anybody else going to the NYC show at Gramercy?
-
reminds me of what I'm doing with the 2 new Falling Up albums, but in their case, they are releasing the albums gradually over the period of months. Something I wonder/wished Casey had considered doing with TCS.
-
Btw - anybody else going to the NYC show at Gramercy?
Yes...but you knew that already :biggrin:
-
I'm trying to check out The Dear Hunter and was recommended The Color Spectrum by a friend. Am I being led in the right direction as a starting point or is my friend insane?
Do you use Spotify?
If so, all you need is this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/zeppelindt/playlist/0uPLhda1UYReYBFPWgS6vE
It's an hour-long playlist put together collectively by the members of the Dear Hunter forum with the express intention of serving as a well-rounded introduction to the band.
-
The Color Spectrum would be a brilliant introduction considering how much variety it has.
-
The Migrations Annex (samples of songs that won't be on Migrant)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcQ_QVhKw7s
-
This stuff sounds AMAZING! Makes me wonder how great the stuff on Migrant must be.
I hope they intend to release Migrations on CD or digital download. Vinyl is no good for me.
-
new song "Whisper": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TbAn5t5u0k&list=FL4sPlX6igstaXBAAgiwddVg&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TbAn5t5u0k&list=FL4sPlX6igstaXBAAgiwddVg&index=1)
-
This stuff sounds AMAZING! Makes me wonder how great the stuff on Migrant must be.
I hope they intend to release Migrations on CD or digital download. Vinyl is no good for me.
I would be really surprised if it isn't made available in some sort of digital format at some point or another.
-
^^^ I'm kinda like that too. I listened once, but I'm really trying to avoid listening again until the album comes out.
Btw - anybody else going to the NYC show at Gramercy?
I'll be there.
-
My love affair with TDH is basically over. Before TCS came out, I discovered them and binged on all three Acts. TDH quickly became a top band. Then TCS came out, and I pretty much hated it. I pretty much still do. Unfortunately, the new song doesn't have me very excited. I just feel like every TDH song since Act III sounds so familiar, like I could find it somewhere else by another band, if I could only put a finger on where I've heard something similar before.
Not trying to be killjoy.
-
I love all three acts, but The Color Spectrum is probably my favorite release by them. So much variety, so much awesomeness.
-
I too thought The Color Spectrum was very disappointing compared to the three Acts.
-
I like some of the Acts songs more, but as a whole work I prefer TCS.
-
TCS probably has an album worth of stuff that I find pretty good, but even that sounds really derivative, like if I scoured the indie section of Vintage Vinyl some pretty heavy influences would turn up.
-
Maybe Act IV will rekindle your interest? It'll come out eventually...
-
or Act IV, V, and VI simultaneously? (I recall at least 2 interviews Casey mentioned wanting to finish the 6 Act Series, but possibly releasing the last 3 all at once).
-
I know with a pretty high degree of certainty that Casey hasn't yet decided the exact timing or format for how the last three acts will be released, but based on unofficial information, my guess is that they'll be released individually as opposed to all three at once. (I know that he mentioned that possibility in the past, but I get the sense that he's since changed his mind - then again, it's entirely possible that he's changed it back again).
-
Live version of Deny It All from the TCS Show (w/ Andy Hull)
https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2013/02/video-premiere-the-dear-hunter---deny-it-all-live.html
-
Live version of "An Escape" from the new album.
https://youtu.be/mtg7J1OH0Gs
FYI - I haven't actually watched it yet, so I can't comment on it substantively. I'm trying really hard to wait for the album to be released.
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gcQ_QVhKw7s
Samples of the 7 B-Sides included with the Deluxe edition.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
-
TCS probably has an album worth of stuff that I find pretty good, but even that sounds really derivative, like if I scoured the indie section of Vintage Vinyl some pretty heavy influences would turn up.
That, right there, is the best summary of why I can't get into these guys, despite all the massive hype and praise. :lol
-
I find that to be a pretty strange reaction personally, mostly because I think of TDH as far more prog than the vast majority of indie bands, and far more indie than a vast majority of prog bands. I'd be curious to see what other bands you guys think they're derivative of... if for no other reason than because those are bands that I'm sure I'd really like.
-
lol TDH is not derivative at all. Unless you want to say they are derivative of Casey's soul.
-
I think the Acts aren't derivative at all.
TCS, on the other hand, is. A bit. It might be more diverse, musically, but those diversions are into realms of music far less unique than what is present on the Acts.
-
That could be the problem, since it's only been TCS I've given a try to.
-
Oh. Yeah, that's definitely not representative of the band's overall sound. I mean, I definitely enjoy it, but it was also something of an experiment. The only part of TCS that really sounds like the bulk of their material is the stuff on the Violet EP.
-
I like them, but they are a bit like Motörhead to me in the sense that their stuff sounds too much alike. I immediately fell in love with Act 1, but Act 2 didn't hit me nearly as hard and Act 3 sounded too familiar to make an impact.
I still enjoy all three albums (still haven't listened to TCS) from time to time, but they need to get more diverse.
-
TCS is by far their most diverse release, so you should check it out.
-
@Jaq, you want less derivative stuff -> listen to the Acts, it's where the most "pure" TDH sound is, and I'd say it's pretty unique.
@me7, you want diversity -> go listen to TCS, 9 EPs with 9 different styles covering electronic, acoustic, hard rock, pop... you can't get much more diverse than that.
-
new single "An Escape"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shaHdcVzwH8
-
Not as good as "Whisper" but still a great tune.
-
I like them, but they are a bit like Motörhead to me in the sense that their stuff sounds too much alike. I immediately fell in love with Act 1, but Act 2 didn't hit me nearly as hard and Act 3 sounded too familiar to make an impact.
I kind of get where you're coming from, but I actually thought Act 3 sounded pretty different than Acts I and II. Definitely lots of similarities between the first two acts though, probably because they were written around the same time. Half of Act II was actually written before Act I.
-
Agreed. The Acts are similar to each other, but musically and storywise, Act III is a bit of a departure.
-
new single "An Escape"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shaHdcVzwH8
I have a feeling I'll be replaying this just as much as Whisper over the next few days...
Hopefully gonna see them next Thursday! Anyone else going to the Dallas show, by chance?
-
Just ordered the deluxe bundle... pretty expensive with shipping costs to Spain (107 euros) but to be honest I'd rather have this than buy 10 CDs by bands that I don't love nearly as much as TDH.
-
Look what came in the mail today :caffeine:
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/ZeppelinDT/B67AFA2E-B023-4F2A-B455-93DB8BB2019C-2252-000000ECA4946ACB_zpsac8baf02.jpg)
-
MINE DIDN'T COME YET WAAAAH
-
Has anyone heard anything about what they'll be playing for the tour? I know the first show was last night.
EDIT: According to facebook fans they played for 2.5 hours. :o March 24th can't get here soon enough.
-
Has anyone heard anything about what they'll be playing for the tour? I know the first show was last night.
EDIT: According to facebook fans they played for 2.5 hours. :o March 24th can't get here soon enough.
I'm not able to come to that show... Have fun dude. :)
-
Tomorrow! Can't wait!
-
Has anyone heard anything about what they'll be playing for the tour? I know the first show was last night.
EDIT: According to facebook fans they played for 2.5 hours. :o March 24th can't get here soon enough.
I'm not able to come to that show... Have fun dude. :)
Awwwww. :(
EDIT: Drew, you'd best get dat setlist or at least write it down.
-
The setlist from the first night was epic.
Like... seriously, seriously epic. Not counting the TCS show, it was without a doubt the best setlist they've played since the 2008 holiday shows.
Set your faces to stunned:
https://i.imgur.com/drFTpM8.jpg
-
Oh. My. Glob.
-
fuck this shit why can't it be tomorrow right now
Hopefully I'll get to meet Casey.
-
Hopefully I'll get to meet Casey.
If you've got time, try getting there early and doing it before the show. He's usually hanging around somewhere outside or near the venue or something. A lot of times the band goes to eat before the show. When the show is done, he'll almost certainly hang out with the crowd and talk to people for a while, and you'll still be able to meet him and chat with him, but I find that post-show he's always super mobbed and everybody will be trying to get his attention. If you catch him pre-show you can usually get a bit more of his time. At various points pre-show I've seen him hanging out in the bar next-door, eating a nearby restaurant, hanging out on the sidewalk in front of the venue, sitting in the back of his van playing his acoustic guitar sitting in the crowd watching the opener and sometimes just hanging out at the merch table. If the venue has a parking lot that's an especially good place to keep an eye on. Just look for the band's van. It's a giant white 15-passenger van (probably CA plates, but I'm not sure), and most likely it'll have a small trailer attached. Van basically looks exactly like this - https://yourtrinity-backup.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/15_Passenger_Van.std_.jpg [/superstalkermode]
-
Thanks man, I appreciate it! To be honest, I don't really need to have a conversation with him or anything. Just a simple handshake, "nice to meet you" will suffice.
-
Ok... yeah, if that's all you want, then it should be super easy. He's very approachable.
-
....Do they sleep in that van every night? Damn, touring must be tough.
-
I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I think some nights they get hotels, some nights some of them sleep in the van while others drive through the night, and some nights they sleep at friends places. One of my friends in California is letting them stay for a couple of nights on this tour. I know a few years ago they used to frequently crash at houses of pretty much anybody who would put them up. Apparently in the really early days they actually used to frequently just ask fans at the shows if anybody had a place where they could stay, and they would just go to "whoever seemed the least creepy".
-
rofl, gotta crash somewhere I guess
-
Incredible show. And I met Casey!
(https://i.imgur.com/9y2adQ6.jpg)
-
Awesome!
Did you get to see Naive Thieves too? What'd you think of them?
-
Holy shit Drew, nice! Definitely jealous but I'd be too damn shy to manage that much, probably.
-
Awesome!
Did you get to see Naive Thieves too? What'd you think of them?
They were a lot of fun! Probably one of the best openers I've ever seen. Also, their singer jumped onstage during Misplaced Devotion and sang the second verse with Casey.
-
samples are available: https://www.amazon.com/Migrant-digital-booklet/dp/B00BUI6CMG/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363538330&sr=301-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Migrant-digital-booklet/dp/B00BUI6CMG/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363538330&sr=301-1)
-
their singer jumped onstage during Misplaced Devotion and sang the second verse with Casey.
Yup. He's the guy who sings on the album version.
Fun fact - he's also that guy who designed all the artwork for TCS
-
That is just an incredibly bizarre album cover.
-
Another new song "Shame"
https://www.mtvhive.com/2013/03/21/dear-hunter-shame/
-
I'm bored waiting, I want the album nao.
-
So I've seen that a couple of you have received your copies of One Night Only, The Dear Hunter presents: The Color Spectrum Live. Are there enough of us out there that we're ready to launch a full blown discussion? Shall me make a new thread entirely? I've watched it a couple of times now and I'm just itching!
-
Go for it. We could do it here or in another thread... either way.
Know what the best part of it is? You can totally see my balls.
-
https://www.spinner.com/2013/03/22/dear-hunter-girl-song-premiere/
Another new track, "Girl" is streamable. It includes Casey's sister Azia on vocals
-
Gahhh....
So... much... temptation.
Btw... if Azia is on those tracks, I think that now means every single member of his immediate family has appeared on at least one recording. Maybe they really should just change the name to "The Crescenzo Family Band"
-
Heading out to see them in an hour and a half! They'll start at about 9 I think. I'm super pumped!
-
Fuck...the...Dear...Hunter...saga....We...need...The...Color...Spectrum...Act...II.
This post doesn't make sense anymore. :(
-
So the set was the same as the one posted except Casey played Tripping in Triplets and Things That Hide Away by himself before the last part of the show. It was such a great show. It seemed that aside from a few Acts songs, the fans were more involved in the Color Spectrum stuff than anything else.
-
Casey played Tripping in Triplets and Things That Hide Away by himself
Cameron didn't come out and do the first one with him? :(
-
So I've seen that a couple of you have received your copies of One Night Only, The Dear Hunter presents: The Color Spectrum Live. Are there enough of us out there that we're ready to launch a full blown discussion? Shall me make a new thread entirely? I've watched it a couple of times now and I'm just itching!
Got mine yesterday. No time to watch it yet...
-
Watched part of it tonight, and hope to finish it before nights end.
-
On Violet now, and gotta say, impressed with Casey and his voice. I mean seeing him perform strongly through an opening set is one thing, but at the end of this he's still got his full purity and strength in his voice.
-
Casey played Tripping in Triplets and Things That Hide Away by himself
Cameron didn't come out and do the first one with him? :(
Oh no, he did! Forgot to mention that. I had forgotten he was on the album version, to be honest.
On Violet now, and gotta say, impressed with Casey and his voice. I mean seeing him perform strongly through an opening set is one thing, but at the end of this he's still got his full purity and strength in his voice.
Both times I've seen them headline this is what surprised me most. And he still does a lot of really high stuff that isn't on the album version that sounds great. Not many people have that stamina and control for a live set like that.
-
Seriously. And you could tell he was physically exhausted by the end. You can kind of hear it a little bit when he speaks to the crowd before starting White.
But tbh, what really blew me away most about this show was seeing Casey shred... especially during Black, Red and Orange. I don't know if I've ever seen him solo that much.
-
The Color Spectrum DVD is pretty tits!
-
Migrant:
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554459/the-dear-hunter-migrant-exclusive-album-premiere
-
Still going to resist until my copy arrives next week. ;D
-
In 2011, Crescenzo and company followed with another ambitious project,"The Color Spectrum," which interpreted each of the spectrum's seven colors through a four-song EP for each.
Is it really so hard to check some facts before publishing something?
-
Man, this album is beautiful. The lyrics are great, the musicianship is delicate and graceful, the vocals are heavenly.
-
Yeah I really like it. It's by far the most personal thing Casey has written, and beautiful for it!
-
Checking this band out on Spotify and Never Forgive Never Forget has a bit of skipping in the choruses? Is that just the Spotify version?
-
Migrant is a pretty sweet guy. The lyrics in particular really stood out to me.
-
In 2011, Crescenzo and company followed with another ambitious project,"The Color Spectrum," which interpreted each of the spectrum's seven colors through a four-song EP for each.
Is it really so hard to check some facts before publishing something?
Pssh... who needs facts.
"Migrant" (Equal Vision Records) is also important to Crescenzo because it's more of a family affair than ever. The 12-song album features an additional two members of the Crescenzo family, alongside Casey's brother, who's the drummer. His sister, Azia, sings on the chorus of "Girl" and his mother adds backing vocals on "Shame."
Totally overlooked the fact that Casey's cousin Max is also a member of the band.
-
Migrant is great. Such a gorgeous album.
-
AGH! Seeing them in 7 hours. So excite!
-
Getting ready to head to the subway for the show!
-
I might actually like this new album better than anything else these guys have made. Not sure yet, though. Beautiful album.
-
Yeah, so, I think that's the closest thing I've ever seen to a perfect show. Great energy, great crowd, sold out, amazing setlist with multiple things I didn't see coming. And...I believe I'm the first person on the board to own Migrant?
On a down note, someone stole Connor's new strat right off the stage after the show...Casey (and it would seem the rest of the band) are pretty torn up about it.
-
On a down note, someone stole Connor's new strat right off the stage after the show...Casey (and it would seem the rest of the band) are pretty torn up about it.
This is so upsetting. The guitar was a 50's road worn strat that probably cost around $1,000 and that Connor JUST bought about a week ago. He was so excited about that guitar too... he was posting to Facebook about it and soon as he bought it.
-
maybe he/the band should do what Bend Sinister did recently (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152695097230065).
-
Seems like it could work, but I get the feeling that they don't generally like doing stuff like that requires them to ask for money (especially after the whole Lifetime membership fiasco).
Would be cool if a fan were to set it up and then donate the money directly though.
-
(especially after the whole Lifetime membership fiasco).
what was this all about?
-
There was a fiasco involved in that?
-
IS... not was.
There have been a series of issues administering it. Right after it started a few band members left, leaving the burden pretty much entirely Casey - some stuff got lost in the mail (mostly handwritten letters), some people never got their vinyls, posters to this day still haven't been made up, and some people have had trouble getting themselves on the guest list (while others have been told they were put on the list only to show up and find that they weren't). Overall, I would still say that the majority of lifetime members are more or less satisfied, but there's a minority who have been consistently complaining very loudly. Casey had made a lot of efforts to remedy these issues, but some people still remain unsatisfied. It's created a lot of controversy within the TDH lifetime member community.
-
Is it still open? Can I become a lifetime whatever or was it a one time thing?
-
Is it still open? Can I become a lifetime whatever or was it a one time thing?
Nah... it's long been closed. It was limited to 250 people, and it was only available for a period of like 4-5 days in early 2010 before it sold out.
-
If someone organizes something, I'll certainly kick in...I just sold off a pedal, and this would make a good use of the proceeds. Hell, I'd organize it myself, but it's not like I have any standing in the fan community for anyone to trust me.
If there's a partial serial # available, I can call around and tip off stores (there was a possible sighting locally...a guy got off the train at Jamaica with a black guitar and no case).
I also posted a thread in the "Stolen Gear" section on TalkBass.
-
Where did you hear about that local sighting? I hadn't heard that yet...
-
Saw it in their twitter mentions.
Street price on the guitar is $900...
EDIT: Got the s/n from the band, tipped off all the tri-state Sam Ash/GC stores, and the five independent places on LI that i could figure out.
-
Oh, the s/n ends in 880.
They (not sure if Casey or Connor, it was via twitter DM) gave me the full s/n, but I'm not sure it would be good to broadcast that, as someone could use it to try to claim ownership.
-
EDIT: Got the s/n from the band, tipped off all the tri-state Sam Ash/GC stores, and the five independent places on LI that i could figure out.
That's awesome. It would be great if it actually turns up and you can track it down.
-
I did it mostly by email, and said the best bet is to try to contact the band directly via Twitter (with LatR as a backup, since they post there), but I also gave my # in case that fails. So on the extreme off-chance I get a call, I may ask you for a more direct contact.
EDIT: Spammed all of the independent Manhattan shops as well. I suppose pawn shops would be the next target? Unfortunately, if he were to try to sell it on CL, that'd be impossible to pre-empt. And of course, he may just keep it.
2nd EDIT: Sent info the the LI pawns shops I could figure out.
-
Yeah, if you get any info I can get you in contact with the band. I talk to Nick S. fairly regularly on Facebook and I've got Casey's cell phone #
-
Have TDH abandoned the UK/Europe? I can't find anything about UK releases of the live DVD or the new album, amazon only has import versions.
-
Yeah, if you get any info I can get you in contact with the band. I talk to Nick S. fairly regularly on Facebook and I've got Casey's cell phone #
Ok, great. I didn't want to creep them out by being that guy who asks for specific contact info despite them having no idea who I am!
I had contact with one of the local pawn shop chains; turns out that if a report was filed with NYPD, it goes into a nationwide database checked by all legit pawn shops. I'd think they would have filed one, but I DM'd that info, just in case they hadn't.
-
I don't know anything about the lifetime membership stuff from TDH, but I do recall feeling pretty turned-off by how expensive everything seemed. When TCS came out, I definitely felt like I couldn't really afford to be a TDH fan-- initially, Casey let us choose between an expensive vinyl set and a $30 MP3 download. Now that the CD/DVD pack is out, it's a bit better, but still.
I'm not sure about what went on with the Lifetime Memberships, but they look pretty damn sweet, though I would not have been able to afford it.
I noticed the combo of high-price, low-demand items Casey comes out with seems to foster a strange attitude among TDH fans. I've seen more than a few fans pissed that TCS or Branches got pirated, when obviously you're supposed to spend big bucks to have access to those morsels. But I gotta wonder if Casey really expects everyone to buy everything, or he just charges those with money a lot expecting that it'll trickle down to people who won't/can't pay.
-
Not sure I really understand that complaint. Pretty much everything they've released has had a standard priced version available. And I don't really think that many people were very upset about TCS or Branches being pirated. The initial lack of a CD version of TCS had nothing to do with exclusivity or high pricing - they just underestimated the demand for a CD, and didn't think the sales would justify the cost involved in making CDs. As soon as people started saying "Hey, we want a CD version!", they made one. It wouldn't even make any sense for somebody to think they could only get TCS by shelling out lots of money for the vinyl version - the vinyl version was just meant as a limited, special edition. The real "standard" version was the mp3 version, which has exactly the same content as the vinyl version. And nobody paid anything at all for Branches... that was never sold at a high price. That was just something Casey recorded and gave out to lifetime members for free. And when he gave it to us, he was basically like "this is for you guys... you can do whatever you want with it" (essentially implying that he didn't care if we shared it with other people.
The band definitely doesn't expect everybody to buy everything. The 'expensive' versions are pretty much always very limited anyway, so it wouldn't make any sense to make these version the best or easiest way of getting access to the material. They're just super deluxe versions I guess to provide something cool for the few fans who want them and providing a little bit of extra money flowing in.
-
Not sure I really understand that complaint.
Well, you probably have a better job than me.
EDIT:
BTW, "deluxe editions" aren't just things TDH do that bugs me. All bands are guilty these days of having "kitchen sink" versions of albums for people willing to pay. I guess it's just 'cause TDH fanbase is so small and dedicated, so even though there are "standard priced" options, I feel like I'm the only one with them, while all the other fans are talking about their awesome box sets and "complete" editions.
Me being self-conscious? Probably. But, since I am someone who 1.) wants physical media 2.) has a low music budget (Migrant standard is more than half of what I usually allow myself to spend per month on music, should I chose to purchase it) and 3.) isn't cool with pirating, consider how an artist releasing multiple big-dollar sets per year makes me feel, as a fan? What happens is, I tend to miss a lot of what goes on, I start feeling like a lesser fan, and ultimately I stop relating with other fans who are either more wealthy or less ethically considerate than myself.
That's pretty much what happened to me with TDH.
-
I actually haven't had a job in over a year, so my spending is super limited these days. I get pretty much all of my new music through Spotify, which costs me $10/month, and that's almost all I spend on music. I used to buy deluxe/special editions for all my favorite bands when I was working, but these days I pretty much only do it with TDH. I don't even get the super crazy deluxe DT stuff anymore. But that doesn't make me feel like any less of a fan.
I think to some extent I can kind of see your point about the deluxe editions, because it creates that feeling of "something really cool is available that I can't have!"... but I think it's pretty unrealistic to expect any band to just stop making super/crazy/deluxe versions just because only a small portion of their fanbase will be able to spend the money on them. I think that's actually kind of the point... it's more about giving something extra to fans who can/will spend a few extra bucks on them, rather than any attempt to exclude fans who can't/won't pay for them. Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson is another great example. That dude seems to have crazy expensive ultra mega super duper versions of everything he does. I did buy the deluxe version of The Incident years ago... but I've never bought any of the other deluxe versions of anything, but that doesn't mean I feel like I'm not a good enough fan, and I have no problem with him putting these things out for the people who do want to buy them.
And as far as the TDH stuff... you're definitely not the only one with the "standard" editions. Far from it. Just looking at their Facebook page, they have about 60,000 fans, and I'm sure there are many other fans who haven't actually bothered to "like" them on FB, but for argument's sake, let's just say that represents the entire fan base. The TCS vinyl had 1,000 copies available, which would mean less than 2% of fans actually have them. 98% of the fan base only has the "standard" version. Branches was only available to Lifetime members, and there are only 250 of us. So that's less than 0.5%. At least 99.5% of their fans are not lifetime members and don't have access to this.
One other thing to keep in mind is that this is how these people make a living. And it's increasingly difficult to actually make a sustainable living as a musician these days. Bands need to do whatever they can to just simply survive so they can keep making music. I think that's a big part of why these deluxe packages are becoming more popular. Just to use TDH as an example again - I don't know exactly how much Casey makes from the band, but I know it isn't a lot. At the start of the band's career Casey was literally homeless... for many years they couldn't afford rooms while on tour, so they would just ask fans if anybody had an extra bed or couch or floorspace, and when that failed they would just sleep in their vans (and I think to some extent they still do that). Right around the time TCS came out, I was chatting with Casey and he mentioned that he had about $70 in his bank account. And whatever little money he does make, most of it gets channeled right back into the band. TCS is a perfect example - the record label didn't have any faith in it and refused to advance any money for it, so Casey funded the entire project himself, using the Lifetime member money and his own funds (Triple Crown eventually agreed to distribute it, but only after it was completely finished). I don't know if the band income provides him with enough to even live on - whenever he isn't doing TDH stuff he's working for other bands doing production work. And all of the other band members have at least one other band they work with and I know a couple still also have day jobs when they aren't on tour. So as far as I'm concerned, anything they can do to make it easier for them to focus on TDH exclusively is just fine with me.
-
Oh, I hear ya. For the record, I don't think Casey ever abused special editions, although I will say TCS came pretty close (even the MP3 download was priced $1 per song, which is way more than most MP3 albums are priced). As far as Spotify goes, I do still use it, and while I'm convinced it's legal, I have varying feelings about how ethical it is.
-
How could Spotify possibly be unethical? Every band has the right to choose whether or not their music is available for streaming on Spotify. If a band doesn't like the way Spotify works, they can just take their music off of it.
-
Casey is doing another StageIt show tomorrow to celebrate the release of the new album: https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/318808376823934976
I definitely recommend attending if you can. The album announcement show he did a couple months ago was a lot of fun (you can check it out now on youtube). Cool way to interact with the fans.
-
How could Spotify possibly be unethical? Every band has the right to choose whether or not their music is available for streaming on Spotify. If a band doesn't like the way Spotify works, they can just take their music off of it.
I dunno. I kinda dislike the fact that artists are being put into a place where they have to agree to give away their music for pennies 'cause if they don't they'll miss out since everyone's (record label) is doing it.
Just listened to Migrant on BB and pre-ordered the vinyl. I is excited!
-
I've heard such varying explanations of how Spotify pays its artists that I have no idea who to believe. I've heard from a couple of sources that it's actually not as bad as a lot of people say, and what's really happening is that the artists are getting screwed more by their record labels than by Spotify itself (i.e., Spotify pays the label, then the label pays the artist only a small fraction of what they're making).
But regardless, I don't think the problem lies with Spotify... it lies with the fact that artists are used to the more traditional system and haven't figured out a way to adapt to the changing technology and trends. Artists need to stop complaining about the change in technology and start accepting the fact that it's here to stay so that they can begin to adapt and figure out ways to use it to their advantage. I think this all actually ties in very closely with the "deluxe packaging" approach. One of the reasons so many artists are now creating these elaborate packages is because in the modern music environment, you just need to make your physical package more appealing so that fans have an incentive to buy it.
Blaming the technology and complaining about it is incredibly counter-productive though. And I really don't see it as an ethical issue at all. Technology changes... business models change... the people in the industry have to adapt or get left behind. That's just the way the world works.
-
I do agree, Zep.
Back on topic, I spent a lot of yesterday afternoon and this morning listening to Migrant, even though my digital download hasn't arrived yet for some reason.
I love most of the music. I like the album, overall. I find the compositions and the arrangements to be much more realized that those on TCS. Even though they're not "prog", they are just as good at being short, concise songs as those on the Acts are being longer, more conceptual songs.
I'm minorly bugged by Casey's lyrics. I *do* like what he's doing by being honest and putting himself out there, but I'm not sure I really like how he does it. IMO, the lyrics still maintain a lot of those "theatrical" trimmings from the Acts. When Casey was singing about his characters and telling stories, it made perfect sense. Now that he's singing about himself... I dunno. He seems to lack subtlety, and borderlines melodrama, kinda like when people in musicals sing about how they're feeling. Honestly, it's no big deal, and I really don't mean to nitpick at all, but if Casey Crescenzo doesn't become a bit better at writing lyrics, I can't see him ever truly writing anything better than the Acts.
Then again most TDH fans absolutely love "Red Hands". While I like the music to that song, I really find how forward the lyrics are to be pretty abrasive. I guess I just prefer a more subtle, poetic style.
-
Funny that you mention Red Hands in that context... Casey himself has more or less said the same thing about that song. It's thinks it's incredibly immature and seems to be one of his least favorite songs... I think they only still play it regularly because it's such a fan hit.
I actually haven't gotten my digital download yet either... don't know what the holdup is :(
I also haven't even heard the album yet!! Was hoping to get the CD in the mail today and listen to it in full tonight. I want to make sure it gets full quality and 100% attention for my first listen...
-
of all dates, tonight, on the release date of Migrant, Deerhunter appears on Jimmy Fallon. Ironies, lol.
https://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/episode-guide/
There's even a Facebook campaign to get The Dear Hunter on the show, lol.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TDHforLateNight
-
I received my digital download last night, I will listen to the album for the first time today.
I also got a mail a couple of days ago saying that the delivery of the special edition will be delayed because the vinyls are going to be finished later than expected. The delay plus travel times to Europe probably mean I won't receive the items until May at least.
-
I got this album yesterday and gave it a listen. It wasn't really what I was expecting (the only other album that I'm familiar with is Act I) but it was very enjoyable and I'll definitely keep listening to it.
I also got Act III which I'm listening to right now for the first time. Good stuff! I guess Act II is the next album I should get.
-
So iTunes won't let me play Cycles for some reason. I pre-ordered the whole album a few days ago, but this is the one and only track that is apparently not authorized for use on this computer. And yes, I've tried authorizing it. I'm hoping Apple will throw me a bone this time, sent them a support request.
-
The last three songs on the album are the best ones imo.
-
So iTunes won't let me play Cycles for some reason. I pre-ordered the whole album a few days ago, but this is the one and only track that is apparently not authorized for use on this computer. And yes, I've tried authorizing it. I'm hoping Apple will throw me a bone this time, sent them a support request.
Didn't Apple remove DRM altogether :huh:
-
I thought so too. Well, at least they're being helpful about it.
-
The last three songs on the album are the best ones imo.
Along with the first 3. Always good to start and end strongly!
-
I can agree with that. The start of the album and the end of the album has the best songs for me. The middle is not bad, but if there is one section on the album I like less, it would be the middle chunk.
-
This album is so different from anything they've done before. One of the reasons I love them so much though... never quite know what to expect.
-
How was the stageit show? I payed but missed it because it was rescheduled :'(
-
I can agree with that. The start of the album and the end of the album has the best songs for me. The middle is not bad, but if there is one section on the album I like less, it would be the middle chunk.
Yeah, I agree. I drifted somewhere in the middle as I was listening today.
Man, "Bring You Down" sounds so familiar, yet I can't place it.
-
How was the stageit show? I payed but missed it because it was rescheduled :'(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NLQmSJn7Zl0
-
Nice.
-
Good times. Casey seemed more relaxed than last time. Cameron joined in for a few songs. Every TDH fan should definitely check out the youtube capture of it.
One thing I wish StageIt allowed (maybe it does) is for the performer to mute/block certain people from chat. There was one person in particular spamming stupid nonsense throughout the whole show. Towards the end Casey basically tells him to piss off. :tup
-
I just received the Migrant special edition today (minus the vinyls, which I guess will take a few more weeks). I started watching the Color Spectrum DVD and I have to say it's pretty awesome, Casey's voice is pristine live and the whole band seems pretty into it.
I've also been listening to Migrant since I received the download codes. The first couple of listens I was somewhat underwhelmed, I thought the album was a bit too tame but now I realize it's only because I was expecting something more similar to the Acts. After a few more listens I can say I'm starting to dig it though I think it will take a bit longer to appreciate than the Acts, which were pretty much instant gratification. Early favorites are Whisper, Shame, Let Go and Don't Look Back.
TL;DR: With Migrant and TCS live, The Dear Hunter cement their status as a top 3 band for me.
-
New album just released, and this thread is already on page 2? Ok...
Anyway, I'm liking Migrant. A handful of songs--like half--completely slip through the cracks on me, though. It's not that they're bad, but the great songs are just that much greater.
-
I think An Escape, Girl, and Whisper may be my favorite tracks. The bonus tracks ain't half bad either.
-
I love Girl, too. At first I thought it sounded way too much like Finger Eleven's Paralyzer, but Casey drops a huge twist on us with that chorus and taps into a complete new emotional spectrum compared to (what sounds like) the source material.
-
I don't think the album has any bad songs, and it has a couple of amazing ones. Let Go is probably my favorite, such a great chorus.
-
I think both the opening and closing tracks were awesome, although "Bring You Down" was reminding me so much of "Dig" by Incubus and I couldn't place it at first so it was driving my crazy.
-
I just finished watching the TCS dvd, what an amazing concert. I teared up a bit during Home which is one of my favorite songs and it was nice to see how thankful Casey was for the fans - he must have said it at least six or seven times.
I really hope some day they manage to come to Europe (I don't even care about the country, I'd fly anywhere) because TDH is pretty much at number 1 in my "bands I want to see live" list.
By the way, Casey is asking for support for his brother as best indie drummer in some internet poll, so you can show some support if you feel like it:
Everyone show my brother some love and vote for him as best indie drummer- https://www.drummagazine.com/drummies/vote/
-
Going through my second listen of the new album and I have to say it is very enjoyable. It is incredibly relaxing
-
So it looks like TDH are at Daytrotter doing a second session there. If it's even half as awesome as the last time they were there, I'll be satisfied.
For those who haven't heard it, the version of Red Hands they recorded at the last Daytrotter session is by far my favorite version of that song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV7zMFHCnwY
-
epic show tonight in Minneapolis, in more than 1 way. Some girl would not shut up between songs..and even during some songs Casey, Connor and Robert Parr all had some words with her, but not all expected.
The show itself, including a handful of Migrant tunes all worked well. Although it's better exposure, I still hate going to the Entry for shows. That place is a shack and a sauna and the shows always go late.
That being, it still is probably the best of the 6 shows I've seen them. But the 2+ hour gigs are not going to be a regular thing I guess. This is their one "Evening With" tour of sorts I guess.
Hopefully more tomorrow in my blog.
-
Middle Ground is such an outrageously cool song! So groovy. Definitely one of my all-time favourite TDH songs, why on earth is it not on the main album?
-
Middle Ground is such an outrageously cool song! So groovy. Definitely one of my all-time favourite TDH songs, why on earth is it not on the main album?
Where did you find this song?
-
Digital versions of the annex songs were sent out to everybody who ordered the deluxe version, so they're all definitely out there.
-
Damn, I guess that isn't me. No other way to get them?
-
Looks like buying the vinyl or CD meant you got stuffed for hearing the extra material. Even someone who bought digitally on amazon apparently gets the rights to listen to stuff us physical media people don't get.
Kinda losing my patience with Mr. Crescenzo. I think I'll try and set back to enjoy the music without thinking about being jipped too much.
-
I'm pretty sure the format of release is determined by the label, not by Casey. As far as Casey is concerned he'd probably just give away all of his music to everybody for free.
-
Well, Migrant finally arrived, albeit bend and warped :(
I'm sorry, but I'm done. TDH get no more money from me.
Is it so much to pay a fair price for something and expect it to arrive on-time, in reasonably good condition, without your order being lost in customer service limbo along the way?
Nearly everything that could have went wrong about my "Migrant" buying process now has.
-
I don't really see how that is TDH's fault. Casey doesn't press the vinyl himself, and delays can happen to anyone, and there are several reasons for something being delayed. I remember back when Converge released their latest album last year, and their vinyl was delayed because the entire discography of The Beatles was being reprinted on vinyl, and this somehow affected them. It was kinda bizarre and unfortunate, but the artists can't really do anything about it.
Regarding the package being damaged or bent, that is more of a post-office issue. Some record labels don't really package the stuff that well, and in those cases I think the record label should get some of the criticism, but how hard can it be for the post-office to deliver a package without it being completely destroyed? The few times I have gotten a damaged package, I always think of the first scene in Ace Ventura when Jim Carrey delivers the package, and he kicks/throws around the package. :lol
But yeah, I don't see how it's TDH's fault in terms of damaged package or vinyl delays. It's something that can happen to any band, and you will probably have to cross a lot of bands off your "will buy stuff from"-list if those two are the only annoying aspects.
-
Yeah, I get that it isn't TDH fault, but it kinda is, considering they have these kinds of issues surrounding the past few releases (don't they?).
And frankly, I've had bad experiences before, but this has just been worse, hence the "forget TDH" attitude I've begun to adopt. I mean, EVERYTHING went wrong with this. First, the vinyl was delayed. Then, I never got the MP3s of the album. Then, my MP3s were skippy. Now the vinyl shows up, warped.
BTW, it takes 2-3 days for (at least) for MerchNow to get back to me, though sometimes they don't get back to me at all until I send another e-mail out. I don't really know what I should do, but I really don't want to deal with this anymore, and am getting to the point where I'd rather just cut my losses and just get used to the idea that Casey Crescenzo got me for $20 without worrying about it anymore. Unless either of you guys think bringing it up at TDH forum would do any good?
Oddly, I've had bad experience the last two times I've tried to buy things directly from artists. Guess it's back to Amazon for everything!
-
Oh man I am sorry to hear about your experience. Reminds me when I pre-ordered a dredg album through merchnow. It arrived almost two months later. MerchNow is just plain horrible in all of my experiences. They promised everyone digital copies to hold them over until the record came through the mail, but I never got anything. You had to e-mail them for a link and wait a few days to get a response.
I am also pretty reluctant to buy stuff directly from artists. It sounds sad but I too have fallen pray numerous times to late deliveries, missing or damaged goods.
-
They've had problems with skippy mp3s again? They had that in Europe with TCS, bit shoddy that it's happened again! Why does nobody test this stuff?
-
Yeah, I have no-doubt it's MerchNow that are awful. But, The Dear Hunter are not blameless. They continue to use the same awful company that's provided so much woe over the last few releases.
-
I'm not sure what the reason is for them using MerchNow. I suspect it may be a contractual issue with the record label, but that's just a guess. They don't really have a great reputation in general.
I don't think bringing it up on the TDH forum will do much. Maybe in the "Ask Casey" thread.... that would be your best chance for getting a response from him. Their tour just ended too, so there's a good chance he'll be browsing the forums a bit more frequently now. I would just suggest trying to phrase it in a respectful, non-accusatory manner - the fan base over there is pretty protective so if it comes off as if you're just there to attack him or the band, then they'll probably get angry and defensive.
Might also be worth tweeting him if you're on Twitter. He's pretty active on there.
-
Just an update, this shit still isn't resolve. And MerchNow are claiming I have a return/exchange form that I never received.
Never again.
-
I got my vinyl and it looks great. Too bad you had problems with yours Joe.
-
nice videos:
https://altprogcore.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-dear-hunter-live-in-pomona-ca-27-04.html
-
The Dear Hunter do a cover of God Only Knows (The Beach Boys) cover on this compilation which inlcludes a Queen cover by Hotel of the Laughing Tree and a David Bowie cover by Brooke Waggoner among others
https://rockforjustice.bandcamp.com/
-
FYI - One of the guys from the TDH forum recently contacted Triple Crown Records to ask about possible re-pressings of the Acts and got this response:
We will be pressing the Act LP's on vinyl, coming later this year. We'll announce soon.
-
oh shit. ..suppose I may have to pick up the individual Act I and II when they come out.
-
7 dates Fall tour w/ a String Quarter
(https://25.media.tumblr.com/76fca6f400aa1f7a9b5b483ea0b75a5c/tumblr_moyhdfuTHV1qcct2ao1_500.jpg)
-
I would like to Buy Act 3 but I can't find any shop in Europe that has it in stock (not even Amazon). I can't even find US stores that have it. Anyone know where I could look?
-
I would like to Buy Act 3 but I can't find any shop in Europe that has it in stock (not even Amazon). I can't even find US stores that have it. Anyone know where I could look?
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/TheDearHunter/?artistid=979
-
I would like to Buy Act 3 but I can't find any shop in Europe that has it in stock (not even Amazon). I can't even find US stores that have it. Anyone know where I could look?
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/TheDearHunter/?artistid=979
Sold out... :(
-
I would like to Buy Act 3 but I can't find any shop in Europe that has it in stock (not even Amazon). I can't even find US stores that have it. Anyone know where I could look?
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/TheDearHunter/?artistid=979
Sold out... :(
For some reason it's become incredibly difficult to find. It's been out of print for a while and nobody seems to have copies available. I'm sure it'll get re-released one of these days...
-
So a couple of weeks ago when TDH announced their second NYC show, the StageIt live rehearsal and their participation in Prog Nation At Sea, they also included this little teaser at the end:
Additionally, our frontman Casey Crescenzo is planning an exciting announcement about an upcoming musical project for mid-August. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter to be the first to hear the news!
Then today Casey posted this message onto the TDH forum:
Next week we are going to make an announcement, and I am going to need your guys help spreading the word, and rallying people behind it...
just giving y'all a heads up
coo?
Something new and interesting is in the works....
Casey has already confirmed that the new project is not a Dear Hunter thing, but it looks like he'll be revealing his plans to the world in a few short days' time.
:coolio
-
some kind of new collaboration, perhaps.
-
Perhaps...
-
So I think I just got a look at the setlist for this upcoming tour. Looks like it'll be pretty epic-tacular.
-
sounds like a kickstarter
-
So Casey is writing a symphony.
https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/thedearhunter
-
101%
-
Act III CDs are finally back in stock -
https://www.merchdirect.com/TripleCrownRecords/TheDearHunter/CDs/ActIIILifeAndDeath/?productid=11016
-
1st reaction: Finally, I have been waiting for a long time to buy this album.
2nd reaction: OMG, only 10$. What a deal.
3rd reaction: They want me to pay 15$ for shipping, seriously? 150% of the cost of the product?
The wait will have to continue until some European store has it in stock.
-
International shipping out of the US is crazy expensive.
-
European tour dates w/ Anthony Green
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1234915_10151552986821706_321379763_n.jpg)
-
Aww, nothing close to me.
-
DAMN I've been wanting TDH in Europe forever but they aren't coming to Spain and I don't think I'm going to be able to travel abroad just for this (too much money and too many logistics involved at home with the kids and everything).
-
FINALLY! I'd kinda given up on the idea of TDH ever coming to the UK, and now we get a whole bunch of dates. :D All small venues, but that's still awesome, and the Garage is like 20 minutes walk from my flat.
-
Just ordered The Color Spectrum. It better be good. :D
-
It is. :D
-
Glad you like it! :)
-
It is. :D
Indeed. Have you heard Migrant? It's my favorite from them. Highly recommended.
-
I have not. Other than The Color Spectrum, I've only heard the first few songs from Act I. All four albums are on my list, though.
-
I have not. Other than The Color Spectrum, I've only heard the first few songs from Act I. All four albums are on my list, though.
:burns:
-
I think The Collapse Of The Great Tide Cliffs is my favorite song so far.
-
Some preview clips from Casey's symphony:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBaW4Al9_g
-
I'm interested in getting some TDH stuff, would y'all recommend I get Act I first?
-
I'm interested in getting some TDH stuff, would y'all recommend I get Act I first?
Act I if your looking for their more proggy side, The Color Spectrum for their more diverse side or Migrant for their more friendly side.
-
For what it's worth, I got The Color Spectrum after hearing the first two songs from Act I, and I love it.
-
I think, after listening quite a few times, the Green EP is my favorite. Also, I'm sure you guys did this ages ago, but since I wasn't here then, here's my favorite song from each EP
Black - Never Forgive Never Forget
Red - Deny It All
Orange - A Sea Of Solid Earth
Yellow - Misplaced Devotion
Green - The Inheritance
Blue - The Collapse Of The Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo - What Time Taught Us
Violet - Lillian
White - No God
-
I just finally ordered my The Color Spectrum box set. I have been a fan a few years but now got a chance to buy this gem!
:hat
That symphony sounds really interesting!!
-
I'm interested in getting some TDH stuff, would y'all recommend I get Act I first?
Acts II & III > I by quite a margin, i'd say.
-
II > I > III imo. they're all really good though.
-
II > I > III imo. they're all really good though.
That would be my ranking as well, I think. Maybe.
Act I is short but every song is so, so great.
-
I > III > II
Act II is still good, but it's so freakin' long, it's impossible to enjoy in one sitting. Especially after "Red Hands", it gets pretty slow and just drags.
-
I personally find both acts II and III to be nearly flawless.
-
III > I > II for me.
-
III > II > I is the correct order.
-
The important part for me is that Acts >>>>> Color Spectrum & Migrant.
-
The important part for me is that Acts <<<<<< Color Spectrum & Migrant.
FTFM.
-
The only release they have which has been lackluster imo was Migrant. Color Spectrum is probably my favorite still, considering how diverse it is, and how well they pull off different styles.
-
I do really like a few tracks on Migrant, but I agree that's it's definitely sub-par compared to the Acts and Sprectrum.
-
I like 1-2 songs from every EP, but I still think The Color Spectrum is one of the most bloated releases I've ever heard.
-
I think if you take the best 12 tracks off the Color Spectrum, you'd have their strongest album. Unfortunately, there are a lot of not so great songs on it as well.
Migrant was a little step back , but it was still one of my favorite albums of the year.
-
Migrant was one of my favourites of the year as well, and is a great album. The main thing that feels slightly lacking about it for me is that it's by far their most straightforward album, but it's still lovely. I think I'd rank it around above Act I, but a bit behind the rest.
-
Migrant was, aside from maybe one song, completely forgettable. Even that one song was just 'hey, this isn't bad' and not incredible or anything.
Biggest disappointment of 2013 for me.
-
The Migrations Annex FTW.
-
The Acts are good but The Color Spectrum varies from genre so you can't compare either one.
-
Migrant was, aside from maybe one song, completely forgettable. Even that one song was just 'hey, this isn't bad' and not incredible or anything.
Biggest disappointment of 2013 for me.
i think im in the same boat (but to be fair, i maybe havent given it an adequate chance yet).
-
Especially after "Red Hands", it gets pretty slow and just drags.
Whaaaaaaaat?!?! That's the best part of the album!!
-
messages from broken bottles fall, on black sandy beaches
-
So, in doing my required ProgNation at Sea pre-listening, I'm on to TDH. Just fired up Act III... and ironically, it has been exactly 2 years to the day since I listened to it last.
Why, I ask myself?? These albums are so much fun.
-
Especially after "Red Hands", it gets pretty slow and just drags.
Whaaaaaaaat?!?! That's the best part of the album!!
When you start there, it's good. But I'm always gassed by the time I get to it usually, so I just wind up losing focus.
-
So, in doing my required ProgNation at Sea pre-listening, I'm on to TDH. Just fired up Act III... and ironically, it has been exactly 2 years to the day since I listened to it last.
Why, I ask myself?? These albums are so much fun.
cuz you're into too many bands(?).
-
I have that sometimes as well, where you just start listening to other stuff, and sort of forget about some albums for a while.
But, that really makes it even better when you listen to them again.
-
So, in doing my required ProgNation at Sea pre-listening, I'm on to TDH. Just fired up Act III... and ironically, it has been exactly 2 years to the day since I listened to it last.
Why, I ask myself?? These albums are so much fun.
cuz you're into too many bands(?).
Hmmmm... seems you know me all too well.
-
So I ended up buying Act I and was initially disappointed, but now I LOVE the first 4 tracks and Pimp and the Priest. However, 1878 and the last His Hands Matched His Tongue do nothing for me, and I dislike the final track. I am considering getting the other 2 acts at some point, but the samples I've listened to have made them sound somewhat bloated, and a lot of the vibes (especially from Act II) go hand in hand with the tracks I didn't care for on Act I.
Any encouragement in this department?
-
new 77 min interview/podcast with Casey, talking about his music history, including much about the Symphony. The interviewer is the same dude who had them show up on G4's Attack of the Show back in 2011.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHgMAUITHE
-
Thanks for posting that, really interesting stuff.
-
Casey is the man. :hefdaddy I'm a huge fan of his work with TDH and really look forward to the symphony. The Acts are awesome, but The Color Spectrum holds a special place for me. I know a lot of folks believe there's some filler there, but I adore the complete work. The Color Spectrum Live DVD is one of the best concert DVDs in my collection, just completely fantastic.
The only bummer for me has to do with his last StageIt show. I tipped a pretty healthy amount to ensure I'd be one of the winners of a signed Migrant LP (one of the listed "prizes"), but almost a year later I still haven't received it or even been contacted about it. I've been back and forth with StageIt support a few times, and they say they keep trying to contact his management to no avail. It's certainly not the end of the world if I never get it, but it would have been a pretty special thing to have. I really only bring it up here in case there's someone close to the band or to Casey that might be able to make good on it. ;D
Regardless of that, I continue to support Casey because he just makes damn amazing music.
-
The only bummer for me has to do with his last StageIt show. I tipped a pretty healthy amount to ensure I'd be one of the winners of a signed Migrant LP (one of the listed "prizes"), but almost a year later I still haven't received it or even been contacted about it. I've been back and forth with StageIt support a few times, and they say they keep trying to contact his management to no avail. It's certainly not the end of the world if I never get it, but it would have been a pretty special thing to have. I really only bring it up here in case there's someone close to the band or to Casey that might be able to make good on it. ;D
Try messaging him on Twitter (@CaseyCrescenzo). That's usually the best way to reach him. He's fairly good at responding to those messages. If that doesn't work, sign up for an account on the TDH message board (www.lakeandtheriver.com) and start a thread about it there. He's not quite as active on the message board as he used to be, but I know for sure that he still lurks and reads through threads pretty regularly Word of advice on that though - just make sure your tone is more like "Hey, does anybody know how I can get this resolved?" and avoid phrasing it like "OMGZ I'm like so pissed he sucks for ignoring me". If you're cool about it, the people over there will definitely help, but if you're a dick about it they'll pretty much jump down your throat and disown you. Also might want to give it a few days since they're still in the middle of the Prog Nation cruise and they're in the middle of the ocean right now and probably don't have much internet access.
-
Bad news for European fans...
It is with great regret that we must cancel our upcoming UK / European tour with Anthony Green. This is due to a serious family illness with Anthony. We wish him the best of luck, and we know that this decision was not easy for him. Unfortunately, due to the logistics of the tour, we cannot do the tour without Anthony. Beyond that, we were very much looking forward to touring together. Therefore, we have already begun discussing a timeframe later this year to make it up to our fans overseas who have been waiting for us for years. We will keep you all posted on new dates. Thank you for understanding.
:(
-
Hopefully they will bring the tour to Scandinavia when they are finally able to go to Europe!
-
That really sucks. :(
I don't even know who Anthony Green is and was only really excited about seeing TDH (finally, after all these years), so it's especially disappointing.
-
Same here but I probably wasn't going to be able to attend this tour. Hopefully when his family issues are resolved and they schedule a new tour there will be a date that I could attend.
-
That really sucks. :(
I don't even know who Anthony Green is and was only really excited about seeing TDH (finally, after all these years), so it's especially disappointing.
He's the lead singer of Circa Survive. Circa Suvive has got a pretty big following, which is probably why Anthony Green can be a headliner.
-
Yeah they're fairly big. Not sure why TDH couldn't just do their own tour though. :sadpanda:
-
Pretty sure TDH are still very indie, I doubt many people here in Europe have heard them.
-
They were only going to be playing small venues anyway, the right sort of size for them.
-
Sure, but touring is not very cheap either. It seems to be pretty common with bands from either America or Europe that can tour pretty frequently on their own home turf, but when it comes to crossing the sea, it never or rarely happens. It might be hard reaching success on both sides, especially if you are a smaller band. It's interesting to me that some bands who have been putting out quite a few albums by now (TDH, Dredg for example) haven't really toured much (or at all) outside of US. On the other hand you have bands like Periphery who have only made two albums, but already toured all over the world.
So I think with the case of TDH, they are just a bit too unknown, or makes the kind of music that not a lot of people listen to. We love them here on DTF, and a lot of people into either indie or prog might know and love them, but even if they did a small tour by playing the smallest venues, it would still cost a bit.
-
Yeah, I think it's mostly an issue of funding. They basically have no money.
-
You know, I don't mean this as a criticism of the band, but so much of their music sounds vaguely like something else I can't place. I feel like Casey wears his influences too strongly sometimes. Even their name, "The Dear Hunter", sounds really close to Deerhunter.
-
Really? TDH sound very unique to me... though that is likely because I don't listen to much other music in that vein.
-
. Even their name, "The Dear Hunter", sounds really close to Deerhunter.
Casey came up with the name long before Deerhunter had ever released a record; i.e. the name "The Dear Hunter" had absolutely nothing to do with and without any knowledge of Bradford Cox's band. The fact the names are similar is purely coincidental.
-
Yeah, I've never felt The Dear Hunter in any way wore influences on their sleeve. Then again I don't think I listen to much music that likely inspired Casey.
-
You know, I don't mean this as a criticism of the band, but so much of their music sounds vaguely like something else I can't place. I feel like Casey wears his influences too strongly sometimes. Even their name, "The Dear Hunter", sounds really close to Deerhunter.
I kinda get what you are saying, but I'm not really sure what to think. To me, TDH is one of those bands that sounds really familiar, and you kinda think "i must have heard something similar before", but they might just be so good and original that it creates the illusion of recognition. With a lot of TDH songs, I get the same feeling when I listen to the song "Rising of the Tide" by Blackfield. That song has a melodic part towards the end that I just KNOW I recognize somehow, but I have asked several people and they seem to get what I'm talking about, but nobody have ever been able to point me toward a source of inspiration, so it might just be that original and good that it resonates that way in your brain.
-
I get what you're saying, but I doubt that's it... :lol
-
I don't really know what their influences are to be honest. Their music might not be the most original, but I also can't think of any particular bands or artist that they sound very similar to.
-
I think their biggest attribute is how many influences they have. Like the DT of yesteryear, even if a lot of music sounds familiar, it's coming from radically different places and melded together in a really cool way.
-
Sometimes they sound a lot like The Receiving End of Sirens. The vocals especially sometimes sound identical.
-
Sometimes they sound a lot like The Receiving End of Sirens. The vocals especially sometimes sound identical.
olol
-
His Hands Matched His Tongue is such a great song. Definitely one of the best from Act I, and that's saying something.
-
So does anyone know about Casey's symphony and where I can get it, or when its coming out?
-
Merchnow has the release listed as 5.5.14.
I'd recommend not buying through Merchnow, though, as I've heard people often have problems with them.
-
Most recent update on the Symphony (which will be called "Amour & Attrition")
We’re genuinely sorry for the confusion with the release date on the Symphony. When setting up a Pledge campaign, you must list a release date. This has been a very involved process, and that date snuck up on us before we could adjust things accordingly.
The good news is that the recording is fully completed, and at the press plant now. We are hoping for a May release, and will have more detailed news very shortly.
We are also going to be debuting some music in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned for that as well! Sorry again to any confused fans. We promise you that this is on the way, and as always, we appreciate your loyal support. There is no way this would have come together without you.
Thanks,
The Dear Hunter
-
I imagine this will get some folks excited…
We're also happy to announce The Dear Hunter will be co-headlining with Rx Bandits this July! Dates:
Jul 11 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
Jul 12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Jul 13 Jacksonville, FL @ Roc Bar
Jul 14 Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
Jul 16 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Jul 17 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater
Jul 18 Springfield, VA @ Empire
Jul 19 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Jul 20 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
Jul 22 New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
Jul 23 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Jul 25 Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
Jul 26 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Jul 27 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Jul 28 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
Jul 30 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Aug 01 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Aug 02 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Aug 04 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
Aug 05 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Aug 07 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Aug 08 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
Aug 10 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Aug 11 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
Aug 13 Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom
Aug 15 Austin, TX @ Emo’s East
Aug 16 Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar n Grill
Aug 17 Houston, TX @ The Studio at Warehouse Live
-
I'd prefer them to reschedule their UK/Europe tour that they had to cancel, rather than play yet another extensive US tour. :P
-
I've never heard of RX Bandits, I wonder if they're any good.
-
short clip from the Symphony. Digital release coming on June 3rd, Physical June 24th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNPgvVDVUe0
RX Bandits are a really good live band. Don't miss them!
-
The Pledgemusic Backers got download links today for Amour & Attrition..listening now, pretty sweet. It resembles something I might hear on the Classical station local MPR station would play. A fair amount of use of french horn and other wind instruments. Not a ton of point/counterpoint moments from first listening. But, maybe the intention wasn't to have them. Lot of dynamics and crescendos of course, which isn't surprising, but still keeps my attention.
-
I don't know how many of you here have heard Amour & Attrition yet, but I wrote a review in case anyone's wondering:
https://hoppedonpop.com/2014/06/08/amour-attrition/
My opinion of it has improved since writing it, which isn't to say I trashed it, but it's proving itself to be a grower.
-
I've started listening to this band lately, and I absolutely love Act I. :)
-
Took ya long enough! :P Welcome to the club.
BTW, it's weird to think that next year Act I is gonna be TEN years old. TDH doesn't even feel like that old of a band.
-
you mean 9 (Act I was released in 2006).
Between the Heart and the Synapse will be 10 years next year.
-
Oh, huh. I always remembered it as being 2005.
-
Took ya long enough! :P Welcome to the club.
BTW, it's weird to think that next year Act I is gonna be TEN years old. TDH doesn't even feel like that old of a band.
Thanks :lol
Yeah, I've heard so many great things about them but just recently started listening. Which Act do most people consider the best around here? 2?
-
Took ya long enough! :P Welcome to the club.
BTW, it's weird to think that next year Act I is gonna be TEN years old. TDH doesn't even feel like that old of a band.
Thanks :lol
Yeah, I've heard so many great things about them but just recently started listening. Which Act do most people consider the best around here? 2?
I love, love, love Act 1. It may be short but it's packed to the gills with good music. My opinion is the minority though, most seem to love Act 2. Act 3 gets a fair amount of love as well.
-
They're all awesome. I'd say Act II barely beats Act III IMO. Act I is very close behind.
-
I love them all but Act I is the best for me. It's shorter and more concise, it has some of the best songs ever by TDH and it's also the album that got me into the band. The other Acts are very good too but sometimes I feel they're a bit too long, especially Act II.
-
I still hold TCS as their best. So much variety, and they pull the different styles off brilliantly. Out of the albums I would say: Act II > Act I > Act III > Migrant
-
Act III is the best them.
All the albums are great though.
-
I still hold TCS as their best. So much variety, and they pull the different styles off brilliantly. Out of the albums I would say: Act II > Act I > Act III > Migrant
That's pretty much spot on for me, except I view Migrant more favorably. But I love Yellow, Green, and Blue on TCS.
-
Oh, huh. I always remembered it as being 2005.
I think the Dear Ms. Leading demos were 2005 (which had maybe half of Act II or so). I guesstThat could be considered their first release depending on how you define "release"...
-
-
-
bump.
new album in 2015? they are recording..with an orchestra I guess.
https://instagram.com/p/xZwvNPJGXb/
https://instagram.com/p/xcVovRJGWn/
-
A few years ago I would have been really excited, but after Migrant being a slight dip in quality, and especially his latest solo-album (the orchestral one), the bubble has popped, so-to-speak. When I see the word "Orchestral", I just wanna slap Casey's hand and say "No Casey! Bad Casey!".
-
I thought his symphony was really nice!
-
I think quality aside, people just weren't that interested in an orchestral album. If you compare Migrant and the symphonic album, there was still a lot of buzz surrounding Migrant, whereas few people were hyped for Amour & Attrition. Just by browsing different ratings-sites like Sputnik or Rate Your Music, you can tell that there wasn't a lot of interest for it. Again, not speaking quality, because I think most of the few people who heard the album liked it, overall it just wasn't an interesting concept to a lot of people. Sure, these are only two sites, but overall I didn't hear much buzz for the album, despite being friends with several TDH fans. The album just kinda came out and disappeared, and if I hadn't put down a lot of extra work to keep updated, I would have missed that release and would probably never have heard about it again.
-
I imagine Casey did that album more himself than anything else, and he's probably not too bothered by how much buzz it generated or otherwise. Only a guess though.
And although I don't find Migrant as incredible as TCS or Act III, it has aged really well for me.
-
I think a TDH orchestral album will get more buzz automatically, for being a TDH release and not a Casey release. Migrant is very okay for me. It's definitely a good album, I'm just very rarely in the mood for it. The few times I want to listen to TDH, it's more likely that I put on any of the Act albums or Color Spectrum.
-
I think a TDH orchestral album will get more buzz automatically, for being a TDH release and not a Casey release.
Definitely. Assuming it's a rock album with some orchestral backing, I think that could go down really well with the fanbase in terms of hype.
-
bump.
new album in 2015? they are recording..with an orchestra I guess.
https://instagram.com/p/xZwvNPJGXb/
https://instagram.com/p/xcVovRJGWn/
Definitely a new album. The other band members were out on the west coast recording it back in October and November. They finished their part in late November. It's definitely not Act IV, but I don't know much else about it.
-
I imagine Casey did that album more himself than anything else, and he's probably not too bothered by how much buzz it generated or otherwise. Only a guess though.
^^^ Exactly this.
Amour & Attrition was never meant to be a Dear Hunter album or to represent that band at all. It was just something Casey did on his own because it was a personal dream of his to write and record with an orchestra. The entire thing was funded by fans, with all kinds of cool bonus extras that people got for donating (including 10 private in-house performances), and he said at the outset that he was only gonna do it if he got enough fan funding, and he would have scrapped the idea completely if the project didn't meet its funding goal.
Obviously it met (and exceeded) that funding goal. Even on the TDH forums it doesn't come up that much, but I think that's mostly because it isn't a TDH album.
-
I just learned that Casey moved to Washington State and is working on Act IV. As a fellow resident, I'm pleased as punch. I love his symphony. I can't even believe how talented this guy is juxtaposed to how underground this band is. It's maddening!
-
yeah, he has been working with Jessy Ribordy of Falling Up/The River Empires whose based in Portland, Oregon, and like you said, also the next TDH record. But the next record won't be Act IV (which is supposed to come, just not next).
-
Speaking of The River Empires, will we EVER get a follow-up to their amazing debut album? I remember when it came out, back in 2010 (?) that it just completely floored me, and I even liked it more than some of the TDH albums at the time. The guy behind TRE wrote a lot about how they would drop an album every year (or every other year) and they had a plan laid out for the upcoming years, and then it's like they vanished from the face of the earth. I know they released the B-sides collection the year after, but basically nothing since.
Really a shame. :(
-
TRE released "5 Circles" I recall in 2011, but that was it. TRE B-sides thing came out towards the end of 2010 I recall.
TRE 2nd record, after a failed Kickstarter, Jessy posted some stuff the year after about being nearly done with it etc, the fall of 2012, but after that, went silent.
Jessy did a live video chat last September and talked about it a little bit, but from what I recall, he has kind of put TRE on the side. Although Falling Up, his other/main group, is going to be in-effect retiring after their upcoming record (and tour?) this year.
Falling Up newsletter:
With everything that's been going in the past 5 years we've solemnly decided that now is the best time to put an end to Falling Up as we all know it.
We've had one heck of a career and feel super blessed to have a fan base that has stuck around and supported us as an Independent band and for that we say THANK YOU!
But we have one more album in us! We have written a new collection of songs that we're really excited to put to tape and get in your hands. With only 9 days left to make our goal we need your help to make it happen!
Check out our Kickstarter campaign and be apart of the group of fans to help us get to the goal! When you pre-order new album you will be making this album possible. Even just a dollar will go a long way!
We appreciate your support!
But from that chat, I recall he mentioned how TRE isn't over (nor is the sideproject from that The Gloomcatcher), but not where his time has been spent of late; but his time has or will also be spent on the novels he's been writing. But he also mentioned working with Casey and a new band.
I think he was trying to shop TRE in Hollywood, and maybe didn't have much if any success with that, it kind of hurt his motivation to make the music for it. But, perhaps his recent time with Casey will change that, as I know Casey really loved the music he helped make for it.
-
bump.
Casey did a reddit Q&A last week with some extensive info regarding the new album, touring, The Receiving End of Sirens (and even some info from his past including appearing on an episode of The Osbourne's lol), The River Empires and a lot more.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PostHardcore/comments/2u3zdc/im_casey_crescenzo_from_the_dear_hunter_and_the/
-
There was some great info in that AMA. Somebody dug up the old Osbournes episode and I watched a bit of it. Pretty hilarious. I was also fairly shocked to learn that Connor was basically kicked out of the band. Sounds like there's some bad blood between him and Casey now, which is pretty disappointing, as I always found Connor to be really likeable.
-
yeah I agree, I always really enjoyed chatting with Connor before and after shows.
On the flipside, I'd never heard of this band Happy Body Slow Brain whose frontman Matt something helped them out I guess on a recent tour. I checked them out and am really liking a lot of their music, although I guess Matt used to be in the band Facing NewYork who I used to like a bit (a lot of people on some other forums I know loved them).
But the reddit q&a is well worth reading. The Obsorne episode, I honestly barely recognized Casey. But it was that many years ago I suppose.
-
Letter from Casey including Preorder for "The Dear Hunter Live"
https://www.thedearhunter.com/
Info about Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise (https://consequenceofsound.net/2015/03/stream-the-dear-hunter-surprise-live-album-act-iv-rebirth-in-reprise/)
The Dear Hunter Live Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qt3h6J6z0&list=PL-XbTEkQt3TZdxijtSRwA0kTAIbLWCW-t&t=249
(https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x110/SoundscapeMN/dear-hunter-live_zpsq1z3dflh.png)
01. Bring You Down
02. Procession
03. Shame
04. Girl
05. Home
06. The Thief
07. Mustard Gas
08. Progress
09. Where The Road Parts
10. Things That Hide Away
The Dear Hunter 2015 Tour Dates:
04/20 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court *
04/23 DeKalb, IL @ The House Café *
04/24 Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo *
05/05 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair #
05/06 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair ^
05/07 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater #
05/08 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater ^
05/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
05/13 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel &
05/15 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge &
05/19 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre &
05/22 Pomona, CA @ The Glass House#
05/23 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour ^
05/24 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent &
* = Casey Creszenzo solo
# = Act II, w/ Northern Faces
^ = Act III, w/ Northern Faces
& = songs from Act II and Act III, w/ Northern Faces
Blogger Tricks Blogger Tricks
-
Saw this on Facebook earlier. Totally stoked for Act IV. :tup
-
Definitely pumped for Act IV. A return to the concept after such a long break should definitely yield some fantastic new material.
-
Can't wait for Act IV, and I'll probably go to the show in Philly.
-
Act IV!!!!!
*explodes*
-
European Tour Attempt, Take 2. Opening for Manchester Orchestra:
AUGUST 19 – Milan, Italy – Circolo Magnolia*
AUGUST 21 – Munich, Germany – Strom*
AUGUST 23 – Cologne, Germany – Gebaude 9*
AUGUST 24 – Berlin, Germany – Magnet*
AUGUST 25 – Hamburg, Germany – Molotow*
AUGUST 27 – Brighton, UK – Concorde*+
AUGUST 28 – Leeds, UK – Leeds Festival*
AUGUST 30 – Reading, UK – Reading Festival*
* With The Dear Hunter
+ With The Xcerts
-
Oh FFS, festivals only in the UK. And frankly not the sort of festival you're likely to get all that many TDH fans at.
-
new song = myspace nao.
myspace :metal
-
DAFUQ
This might be my only chance to see TDH ever. Operation "Dupe Wife into Thinking We're Taking a Romantic Trip to Milan in August" commences NOW.
-
@Philadelphia Fans
Act IV Clip included at 1:52:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4gVNqkGqbw
-
So exited for this tour. Hitting both nights in NYC.
-
new live video for "Bring You Down"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=10&v=_QGoS9MCVJ0
also there's been a bunch of other show preview videos Casey made little 10 second snippets from Act IV. Tease of course.
-
people may want to check this out. A The Receiving End of Sirens documentary:
The Lost Tape Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fKQzf-8Gs
-
some info
https://kingdom-leaks.com/topic/16203-the-dear-hunter-new-album-act-iv-rebirth-in-reprise-details/
https://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9828396&style=music
The Dear Hunter is set to release his new album, Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise on August 21 through Equal Vision!
The first single of the album is called Night On The Town, a 9 minute track that's set to be released on the 16th. You can check out the tracklist below
(https://i.imgur.com/HbvrssQ.jpg)
1 Rebirth 2:51
2 Old Haunt 4:36
3 Waves 4:12
4 At the End of the Earth 5:16
5 Remembered 3:50
6 Night On the Town 9:00
7 Is There Anybody Here? 6:42
8 Squeaky Wheel 4:35
9 Bitter Suite IV And V: The Congregation And The Sermon In The Silt 5:40
10 Bitter Suite VI: Abandon 5:32
11 King of Swords 5:07
12 If All Goes Well 4:41
13 Line 3:37
14 Wait 3:20
15 Ouroboros 5:25
-
I didn't care for Migrant that much, but I'm super excited about this. I hope this is good.
-
I'm not too big on The Dear Hunter, but FUCK that is an awesome cover.
-
Fuck. Yes.
Song titles and lengths not dissimilar to Act II. Interesting to see if there are musical similarities as well.
-
I keep throwing money at my computer but it does nothing.
I think I'm going to get the special edition if there is one, otherwise I'll get the vinyl since I own all the other releases in vinyl too.
-
people may want to check this out. A The Receiving End of Sirens documentary:
The Lost Tape Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fKQzf-8Gs
Part 2 is now up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiRVqg0wJ0c
-
Holy hell that looks awesome! And now I may just have to take 8/21 off work to soak in the awesomeness, as that's also the release date for the new Ghost.
-
Nice!
-
One of my most anticipated releases for this year. Too hyped for this.
-
That album cover is fantastic. Can't wait for this.
-
Teaser Compilation from the Acts Tour preview videos Casey made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyUQi4__fWk
-
listening to the new single "Night on the Town"..some very cool references to other songs from the Acts.
It's being released tomorrow.
-
"Night on the Town" is now available
https://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9826417&style=music
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/act-iv-rebirth-in-reprise/id1000682691
iTunes is now showing this as a September 4th release (the album). But the CDUniverse link from last week still says August 21st.
-
I like the song. Interesting choice for a single, seeing as how it's the longest track on the album ???
But I'm not complaining
-
yeah, I follow why it was the lead single though as it introduces what this album is about pretty well.
Preorders, stream, tour date links, etc
https://thedearhunter.com
Aug 19 Circolo Magnolia w/ Manchester Orchestra Milan, Italy
Aug 20 B72 Vienna, Austria
Aug 21 Strom w/ Manchester Orchestra Munich, Germany
Aug 22 Pukkelpop Hasselt, Belgium
Aug 23 Gebaude 9 w/ Manchester Orchestra Cologne, Germany
Aug 24 Magnet w/ Manchester Orchestra Berlin, Germany
Aug 25 Molotow w/ Manchester Orchestra Hamburg, Germany
Aug 27 Concorde w/ Manchester Orchestra Brighton, United Kingdom
Aug 28 Bodega Social Nottingham, United Kingdom
Aug 29 Think Tank? Newcastle, United Kingdom
Aug 30 King Tuts Glasgow, United Kingdom
Sep 01 Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, United Kingdom
Sep 02 Joiners Southampton, Uk
Sep 03 The Rainbow Cellar Birmingham, United Kingdom
Sep 04 Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen London, United Kingdom
Sep 05 Bruis Maastricht, Netherlands
Sep 11 Musica Akron, OH
Sep 12 Riot Fest Chicago, IL
Sep 13 Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN
Sep 15 The Loving Touch Ferndale, MI
Sep 16 The Ready Room St Louis, MO
Sep 18 Granada Theatre Lawrence, KS
Sep 19 Marquis Theatre Denver, CO
Sep 22 The Crocodile Seattle, WA
Sep 23 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
Sep 25 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA
Sep 26 Slim's San Francisco, CA
Sep 27 Strummer's Fresno, CA
Sep 29 The Roxy Theater West Hollywood, CA
Oct 01 The Observatory Santa Ana, CA
Oct 02 The Irenic San Diego, CA
Oct 03 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
Oct 06 The Parish Austin, TX
Oct 07 Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill Dallas, TX
Oct 09 EXIT/IN Nashville, TN
Oct 10 The Loft Atlanta, GA
Oct 11 Thompson House Newport, KY
Oct 13 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, DC
Oct 15 Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA
Oct 16 The Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ
Oct 17 The Royale Boston, MA
Oct 21 Irving Plaza New York, NY
-
Really liking the new song! So ready for this.
-
Yay the nearest show is only a four hour drive and an international border away...
-
The new song is already one of their best songs. I am so hyped.
-
"Night on the Town" is now available
https://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9826417&style=music
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/act-iv-rebirth-in-reprise/id1000682691
iTunes is now showing this as a September 4th release (the album). But the CDUniverse link from last week still says August 21st.
Do you know if there is a place I can get an MP3 version of this that's not restricted to US? I don't have an iPhone so an iTunes version is pretty much useless to me...
WELL I HAD TO PREORDER THE ALBUM BUT I GOT THE SONG WEEEE
-
Loving A Night on the Town. I think they are becoming one of my favorite bands.
-
Seriously this song is so good. The last time a lead single made me this pumped for the album was with Coheed and Cambria's The Afterman, and that turned out really well.
-
Yeah the first four-five minutes of this are dope. So excited for this album if we're gonna get more melodies like that.
-
I really liked that song, already one of my faves! :)
-
Ticket for the Irving Plaza show on 10/21 purchased!
-
Casey, I'm curious on why you chose this song to put out first, compared to Wait or Waves which seem like the obvious singles?
Hey there....
I think the key is that this isn't a traditional album, and this isn't a traditional single approach. Putting out this song first is much more about reaching out to fans of the band... more than attracting new people to the band.
I've heard a few people say that elements of the song were 'fan service', which is simultaneously a compliment and criticism, I feel... but in reality - this was one of the first tracks we really dug our teeth into while writing the record - and it is also about a pivotal moment in the story - so all of the musical allusions to previous and future songs/motifs arose from a place of genuine purpose.
It was also about putting my foot down about the type of band this is. There are going to be 3 to 3 1/2 minute songs in the band's discography - there are going to be mindlessly poppy songs - there will undoubtedly be choruses that are singable... but the purpose of the band is to be creative and organic, not to hit it big on the radio - and releasing a 9 minute track feels like the right first step to reclaiming that identity.
-
'Waves" is streaming
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6627105/dear-hunter-waves-exclusive-song-premiere-act-iv-rebirth-reprise
-
Woo, I guess my preorder also entitled me to a digital download of Waves. Just got the email.
-
Really loving both of the new tracks. Really excited for the full album to drop.
-
Waves is soooo good. The melodies are just gorgeous, Casey really knows how to write harmonies and beautiful melodic passages.
-
I just listened to Waves 10 times in a row and I just can't get enough of it. I think I'm in love.. :heart
-
Can't get enough of either of these songs.
WHAT WILL I SEEEEEEEEEEEE
TONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT
-
Love the two newest songs, going to be a great album, I just know it.
And I just got around to listening to some of Migrant. Whisper is so good. :heart
-
Guess nobody saw the newest song from Act IV was out?
"Wait" is now on Spotify. :tup
-
Apparently my preorder does not entitle me to an MP3 of that one :(
-
https://www.gigwise.com/newmusic/102066/the-dear-hunter-premiere-new-single-wait-rebirth-in-reprise-album
-
Great song, the weakest of the three yet for me, but still awesome overall.
-
Hah, probably my favourite of the three. I love when TDH do darker stuff, and this has a bit of a Black EP vibe to it.
-
This album is shaping up to be quite good, I just hope they're leaving enough good stuff for the album.
-
I'm certain this album will be great. :tup
-
https://consequenceofsound.net/2015/09/the-dear-hunter-premieres-new-song-the-squeaky-wheel-listen/
New song, "The Squeaky Wheel" premeires
-
Apparently there's been some problems with the LPs, I received an e-mail yesterday:
Dear valued Customer,
We thank you for pre-ordering your “The Dear Hunter” item/s on https://ruderecords.limitedrun.com/ .
Due to production delays on the VINYL LP, which go beyond our control, we unfortunately need to postpone the shipment of your order. We trust we will have availability for that item by the end of September 2015, after which we will immediately ship your order in full.
Meanwhile, we assure you that on September 4th you will regularly receive your digital copy of the entire album.
Sorry again for the inconvenient, and thank you for your understanding.
Rude Records / The Dear Hunter
https://ruderecords.limitedrun.com/
info@ruderecorz.com
-
https://consequenceofsound.net/2015/09/the-dear-hunter-premieres-new-song-the-squeaky-wheel-listen/
New song, "The Squeaky Wheel" premeires
ugggh do I listen or wait until friday I don't know ahhhh
-
You listen now, of course.
And damn, that's a bit of a wait for the vinyl lovers.
-
Upside to working a late night tonight...hit "buy" at 12:00, and it's downloading now!
-
Oh man, this album is a lot to take in but it's sounding SO good.
Bitter Suite IV/V is just insanely good.
In general, I am adoring the return of the dark quirky folk stuff. I love TCS and Migrant, but one of my favourite things about the Acts is the infusion of that quirky folk so it's great having loads of it on this album.
-
It's better than Migrant and probably Act III, but doesn't have anything on TCS or Act II. Still, a positive surprise.
-
Early thoughts are not quite as great as Act III, which is one of my all-time favourites by anyone. Hard to say how it compares with TCS, Act II and Migrant at this stage, needs far more listens.
-
Had to come here during my first listen to say WHATS GOING ON WITH KING OF SWORDS?!!? Awesome ish.
Overall I'm enjoying it quite a bit though it's dense, I will need a couple of weeks before I even attempt to rank it.
-
Haha yeah King of Swords was quite surprising. Fun song though.
-
King of Swords is way too fun!! :D
Needs more listens but I think this will be in my top3 albums of the year!
-
Can't wait to get off work so I can listen to the album. Four and a half hours to go *sigh*
-
Got off a bit early :D
That was a great album. King of Swords was cool.
-
so far so good (so what?!)...I have a feeling this will be my fave TDH to date.
-
King of Swords really sticks out in a good way. Pretty much the rest of the album is the TDH we have already heard before, nothing really new, and so when King of Swords pops up, it just has such a different style than everything else. Maybe the catchiest song they have done.
-
Act IV definitely stand up to the greatness of Act II and III. I need several more listens before I decide where it falls.
-
new video for "Waves"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntHFxkX0fxU
Act IV is getting really good reviews.
Avg rating on rateyourmusic is currently 3.91 stars (out of 5)
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the_dear_hunter/act_iv__rebirth_in_reprise
Seeing them on Sunday in Minneapolis :biggrin:
-
A bright and uplifting album. So much to soak in.
-
I hope someone on the internet posts a story analysis at some point, I really want to know what causes the massive shift in tone towards the end of the album.
Do he and Miss Leading break up again (I assume he meets her again early on)? Does he get exposed for taking his half-brother's identity?
-
This is one of the best albums I've listened to in months. Miles better than 'Migrant'.
Very quality. Wow.
-
Very quality.
And so energy, so power.
-
Yeah, I'm really liking this album. Very catchy, fun, and beautiful.
-
The melodies on this album are just amazing, Casey took everything he learned from TCS and clearly evolved it alongside his theater-esque sound. Might actually be my fav by them overall, I just love it all as a whole.
-
Agreed.
Also, been listening to The Color Spectrum and Migrant a lot lately. I think The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs is an outstanding song, I love the lyrics. Might be one of their best, IMO. I never see much mention of it though, what do you all think about it?
Also, going to see them on October 10th in Atlanta. I'm excited!
-
saw them last night in Minneapolis.
review/setlist spoiler
https://allmediareviews.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-dear-hunter-live-91315-at-triple.html
-
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/photos/a.10153594684509166.1073741825.9588469165/10153594684369166/?type=1
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/11233774_10153594684369166_4803506759155241117_n.jpg?oh=f8b05110060787dcc196a2bfbcf93dc4&oe=565E050B)
When I started writing the story for the Dear Hunter in the winter of 2004, it never occurred to me that it would reach ears beyond my family and friends. It would be easy to dismiss my career thus far as "lucky", I know it's more than that; this is all thanks to the open minds and hearts in the world who have given me and this music a chance. You all are just as responsible for this music as I am- and should be as proud of its success. I promise to you all, if you keep giving me this opportunity- the chance to be myself, to respect the audience as much as the art, and to shy far from compromise- I will never take it for granted, and will always show you all the greatest respect I can through this music. Thank you all, from all corners of my soul.
- Casey
-
Well I'm pretty sure they're my favorite band now.
Also, I feel like I hear some Coheed on Act IV. Not in a bad way of course, I just wonder if Casey likes C&C.
-
The Dear Hunter did open for Coheed if I recall on 2 different tours about 5 or 6 years ago, so he's at least familiar with Coheed's music, if not a fan.
also here's a new interview Casey did, talking about Act IV and a lot of pop songs he wrote that he got rid of, among other things.
https://voiceandversepodcast.com/2015/09/16/episode-039-casey-crescenzo-the-dear-hunter/
-
King of Swords really sticks out in a good way. Pretty much the rest of the album is the TDH we have already heard before, nothing really new, and so when King of Swords pops up, it just has such a different style than everything else. Maybe the catchiest song they have done.
it's kind of like Prince meets Talking Heads or something
-
Finally finished my first listen. Another classic from The Dear Hunter.
I agree about King of Swords standing out. What a great song!
-
Now that we've had a few weeks for it to soak in, I'd say it's a wonderful album. Maybe song rankings soon? :tup
-
It still holds up well for me. Probably in my top10 of 2015, which says a lot considering the other great releases. :)
-
Top 5 for me. Amazing album.
-
Graphic Novel series coming soon.
https://instagram.com/p/8EMWTIpGRa/
-
Well, that's interesting.
-
I feel like I'm the only one lukewarm on King of Swords. It's a fine song, it's just so jarringly different from the rest of the album that it feels like it doesn't fit. To the point that I'm tempted to skip it. If I'd heard it own it's own out of the context of the album I think I'd like it a lot more.
-
I feel like I'm the only one lukewarm on King of Swords. It's a fine song, it's just so jarringly different from the rest of the album that it feels like it doesn't fit. To the point that I'm tempted to skip it. If I'd heard it own it's own out of the context of the album I think I'd like it a lot more.
You know, I didn't think it was THAT different, but I definitely get what you're saying.
Also I move to officially name this the "Incommunicado Effect"
-
So last night I did a massive catch up on these guys and listened to their last three albums in a day (I say a day cause I started listening around 8 or 9 and stayed up till 6 listening to either albums entirely or skipping around with different songs on different albums). What a bombardment of awesomeness that was. But I'm definitely going to take it slower and not be such an album slut. But I just started listening to IV and wowee, while some stuff is more or less TDH by the numbers...it's got some really great new vibes to it as well. I am loving the hell out of Waves and The Line. I'll need an immense amount of time with every album, as I always do with their albums, but this is looking like it's going to be an awesome journey that'll put these guys back on the map for me, perhaps at the top!
That said, I really doubt anything will hit me as hard as TCS, specifically Indigo. That one part of TCS has thrown me through the best of loops and gotten me through some seriously fucked up times despite how quick it goes by. Act IV though, being a full proper album, might just be my favorite thing they've done in a while; though Migrant needs a revisit as well. That was the album that I kind of started to get back into the guys with but somehow just left it by the wayside. I've always enjoyed their darker side though, so I'm surprised how much I like IV so far given that a lot of it is really uplifting. It's funny though, some songs definitely have this brooding undertone and a soft, deeper layer...then is washed away with another bout of sunshine.
-
So in The Line, the common phrase "it's the end of the line for you and I" is not grammatically correct. It should be you and me. Bugs me every time. Good song otherwise though.
I think poit the main thing that's keeping Act III better than Act IV is the ending gorgeousness that is Son, Father, and Life and Death.
-
Started listening to these guys last week. So far only listened to Act IV and Migrant. Act IV was great. I didn't like Migrant as much but it was still really good.
-
So in The Line, the common phrase "it's the end of the line for you and I" is not grammatically correct. It should be you and me. Bugs me every time. Good song otherwise though.
Maybe Yes should also take note :P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rdL2KkvzY
-
So in The Line, the common phrase "it's the end of the line for you and I" is not grammatically correct. It should be you and me. Bugs me every time. Good song otherwise though.
Maybe Yes should also take note :P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rdL2KkvzY
The song title alone is not enough context to know if 'And You and I' is correct, but looking at the lyrics, it is.
The Line is not.
-
Except in the song, 'you and me' would sound ridiculous. At least to me it would. Right or wrong, phonetically it'd sound odd to my ears. Grammar whores! :P I couldn't care less. If I nit-picked every time grammar was incorrect in music (how about the complete raping of annunciation of certain words to make them fit in the song? or even just to fuckin' rhyme?) I'd just stop listening to music altogether. That's just nuts.
I'm having to take a step back and take my time with each album a bit more than I thought I would. Not because I don't like it but because there is so much going on with their music that it's overwhelming at times to try and get into multiple albums at once. I might start from the beginning again and just skip TCS given that I've listened to that ten times over.
I will say though that the ending to Act IV is fucking amazing and Ouroboros is one of my favorite songs by the guys. I left it at those first couple listens though and went back to Act I and I think that'll take me some time to get into. I'm not sure but it didn't hit me all that hard and I couldn't pick out a favorite track. Act II and III however were amazingly epic and there's a lot of favorites on there. The whole first half of Act III is incredible...my favorites being The Tank and The Thief. SO MANY AWESOMES.
-
(how about the complete raping of annunciation of certain words to make them fit in the song?
I actually can't stand it when this happens. Either you say the word as it's supposed to be, or you rework the lyrics and put another word there. Wrongly annunciated words in music, even intentionally, are like nails on chalkboard to me.
-
...I am loving the hell out of Waves and The Line...
I was lukewarm on Waves first listens, and then it hit me hard. It's probably gotten circa 80 spins at this point. \m/
-
(how about the complete raping of annunciation of certain words to make them fit in the song?
I actually can't stand it when this happens. Either you say the word as it's supposed to be, or you rework the lyrics and put another word there. Wrongly annunciated words in music, even intentionally, are like nails on chalkboard to me.
Can you even listen to anything non-instrumental?! Every song ever written has Vocalists change words that end in a hard E sound to all of a sudden end in hard A sound.
But what do I know, I thought 'you and me' is incorrect.
-
...I am loving the hell out of Waves and The Line...
I was lukewarm on Waves first listens, and then it hit me hard. It's probably gotten circa 80 spins at this point. \m/
Yeah, Waves is wonderful. That and A Night on the Town are probably my favorites so far.
Can you even listen to anything non-instrumental?! Every song ever written has Vocalists change words that end in a hard E sound to all of a sudden end in hard A sound.
But what do I know, I thought 'you and me' is incorrect.
I might have annunciation confused with pronunciation. I'm not quite sure what the difference is, or if there is one.
-
I'm super excited to see them this Saturday :tup
-
Annunciate means to announce.
Pronunciation is how you pronounce things, which letters make which sounds.
Maybe you're talking about stresses? Like they are stressing the wrong syllables to make it fit the rhythm?
Also different is enunciation which is just speaking clearly.
-
I just wanted to say that I saw these guys on Tuesday in Austin and it was a fantastic experience. Casey at the top of his game, got to chat with one of the guys afterwards, and both Gates an Chon pleasantly surprised me and my wife. They played a slightly different setlist than Soundscape mentioned and in the best way possible. The keyboards went to hell after a couple songs and so the band had to stop playing for a bit to fix them and while they did that, the crowd yelled for Casey to perform something solo. One guy yelled out "His Hands Matched His Tongue!" and Casey went, "No, shut up. Shut the fuck up". :lol But he ended up playing it anyways and it was incredible. By the time he finished, the keyboards were fixed and the show went on without a hitch. Ended up playing King of Swords as their first encore, to my wife's absolute delight, and that was absurdly fun.
Setlist spoilers follow, and I'm not sure if this was the EXACT order but yeah. I have video links up for the 3 songs I recorded.
Wait
The Thief
Mustard Gas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxNT6noJfv (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxNT6noJfv)
The Old Haunt
Waves
His Hands Matched His Tongue
Smiling Swine
The Bitter Suite IV and V
A Night on the Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpLfB6phLu0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpLfB6phLu0)
Misplaced Devotion
The Church and the Dime
Things That Hide Away
Home
Life and Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j4CQb0zAAA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j4CQb0zAAA)
ENCORE
King of Swords
Whisper
-
That's an amazing setlist. I'd like to see them sometime again.
-
I'm new to The Dear Hunter, today I've heard ACT IV: Rebirth in Reprise for the first time (which is also the first time I've heard this band), amazing stuff man! Apparently this is their newest album, which albums would you recommend to a new Dear Hunter lover?
-
Act II is generally regarded their best, so that might be a good one to try next. I don't really think you could go wrong with either one. I liked Migrant slightly less, but it's still good. The Color Spectrum is such an interesting beast since it's 2 ½ hours of music, 9 EPs, each of them an individual color and with 4 unique songs to its color. So it definitely covers the most ground out of their releases, but might also be the hardest to take in. For example, you have Green which is Folk/Indie rock, Red which is Garage Rock, Indigo being Electronic and White which is more Piano-centric.
I think The Color Spectrum, Act II and Act IV are their best releases, but like I said, I don't think you could go wrong with either one. :) If you love Act IV, then Act II will have a few parts you will recognize (being reprises in Act IV).
-
Act II is generally regarded their best, so that might be a good one to try next. I don't really think you could go wrong with either one. I liked Migrant slightly less, but it's still good. The Color Spectrum is such an interesting beast since it's 2 ½ hours of music, 9 EPs, each of them an individual color and with 4 unique songs to its color. So it definitely covers the most ground out of their releases, but might also be the hardest to take in. For example, you have Green which is Folk/Indie rock, Red which is Garage Rock, Indigo being Electronic and White which is more Piano-centric.
I think The Color Spectrum, Act II and Act IV are their best releases, but like I said, I don't think you could go wrong with either one. :) If you love Act IV, then Act II will have a few parts you will recognize (being reprises in Act IV).
I might like Act 2 even better, they're both great and honestly, completely distinct from every other album I have ever heard, I think that's what makes it so amazing, it's also way happier sounding than most of the prog bands out there.
-
I'm also new to these guys. I love Act IV, and Migrant was really good. But I'm not really feeling The Color Spectrum. I mean, it's not bad. Orange, Indigo, and Violet were pretty good. Black and White were alright. But I only barely liked one song each from Yellow, Green, and Blue, and I didn't care for Red at all.
Still a big fan of this band though. I haven't gotten further back in their discography yet, but I look forward to it!
Oh, and Mr. Malum sounded just like something the swedish prog band A.C.T. could have done. Not really something negative or positive, just something I thought of when I heard it.
-
Yeah the first band they reminded me of were A.C.T. aswell, Circus Pandemonium in particular.
-
Act III is the best them, whatever Zantera says. :P
-
I'm a big fan of Act I myself, just so you have one opinion of each :P
I hadn't listened to II and III in a while and just recently I listened to both. I always considered Act II superior but it turns out I felt it drags in parts while III remains interesting the whole time - the highs are probably equally outstanding but the lows are much better, if not inexistent.
-
Act III is great but it doesn't really have any standout songs for me. It's a big chunk of goodness, but I prefer Act I over it, and definitely Act II and Act IV. Still, weakest out of the acts, still a good album.
-
I saw them in Atlanta last night. Perfect. Gates and Chon did great and The Dear Hunter was amazing. The crowd really brought the show to life too. Casey is hilarious and such a good person.
-
I've been listening to Act IV a lot recently and it's so damn good. I think it's definitely top 3 of what has been released this year, I like it that much. I'm also tempted to say that if it keeps growing on me like it's doing, it will one day overtake Act II as my favourite TDH record. It's so nice and varied and the little Act II reprises are amazing. The stretch of songs from A Night on the Town to King of Swords is probably one of the best they've ever done. That's half the album? So what, I'm in love with this record :D
-
I think my favorite run is Suite IV to Ouroboros..er...so also half the album, just the latter. :lol Also Ouro might be my favorite. The definition of how you end an album. Plus the name is like my favorite word... if I had such a thing. :P :tup
-
I'd say the album dips in quality after King of Swords and definitely drops a notch, but everything from the beginning up until (and including) King of Swords is so great, that even with those last 10-15 minutes being a bit of a dud, you still get that brilliant first hour. Even though I consider Act IV almost on par with Act II, Act II definitely warrants the longer run time IMO. It starts great, has a great middle and doesn't really run out of steam, and some of the final tracks on it are among the best on the album.
-
I'm addicted to this album man, I've already listened to it 3 times and I only found out about it yesterday! Favorite song is Bitter Suite iv and v by a mile.
-
Act III is great but it doesn't really have any standout songs for me. It's a big chunk of goodness, but I prefer Act I over it, and definitely Act II and Act IV. Still, weakest out of the acts, still a good album.
The Tank? Mustard Gas? The Poison Woman? He Said He Had a Story? Life and Death?
-
Act III is great but it doesn't really have any standout songs for me. It's a big chunk of goodness, but I prefer Act I over it, and definitely Act II and Act IV. Still, weakest out of the acts, still a good album.
The Tank? Mustard Gas? The Poison Woman? He Said He Had a Story? Life and Death?
The Thief?
-
Act III is great but it doesn't really have any standout songs for me. It's a big chunk of goodness, but I prefer Act I over it, and definitely Act II and Act IV. Still, weakest out of the acts, still a good album.
The Tank? Mustard Gas? The Poison Woman? He Said He Had a Story? Life and Death?
The Thief?
+1. The Thief may be my favorite on the album.
-
Surprised, and glad, to see the love for Ouroboros on here; I only had lukewarm vibes from it elsewhere. I personally love it. My favorite TDH closer by far and epic in a somewhat minimalistic sort of way. Both halves are ridiculously catchy and yet dark.
"Traveled too far from the riverside."
-
I wouldn't say Ouroboros is a standout for me at all. It's fine, but it doesn't feel like it really ends properly - perhaps it will lead into Act V in an interesting way but as it is it doesn't feel like a closer.
-
I wouldn't say Ouroboros is a standout for me at all. It's fine, but it doesn't feel like it really ends properly - perhaps it will lead into Act V in an interesting way but as it is it doesn't feel like a closer.
It's kinda forgettable. Not bad, but like a few of the other songs towards the end, just kinda forgettable. The album starts off really great, has a really great middle but ends okay. That's really the only thing keeping it from being a serious album of the year contender for me. It's still up there, maybe in my top5 (at least in the top6-7, but it's almost like a blessing and a curse with TDH that they pack their albums with so much stuff. They could easily have ended the album after King of Swords, have it be around 60 minutes and it would have been almost flawless, but Casey likes to pack his Acts with 75 minutes of music, so it is what it is.
-
I wouldn't say Ouroboros is a standout for me at all. It's fine, but it doesn't feel like it really ends properly - perhaps it will lead into Act V in an interesting way but as it is it doesn't feel like a closer.
It's kinda forgettable. Not bad, but like a few of the other songs towards the end, just kinda forgettable. The album starts off really great, has a really great middle but ends okay. That's really the only thing keeping it from being a serious album of the year contender for me. It's still up there, maybe in my top5 (at least in the top6-7, but it's almost like a blessing and a curse with TDH that they pack their albums with so much stuff. They could easily have ended the album after King of Swords, have it be around 60 minutes and it would have been almost flawless, but Casey likes to pack his Acts with 75 minutes of music, so it is what it is.
I agree. There are 3 or 4 tracks on the album that could easily have been left off.
-
I wouldn't say Ouroboros is a standout for me at all. It's fine, but it doesn't feel like it really ends properly - perhaps it will lead into Act V in an interesting way but as it is it doesn't feel like a closer.
It's kinda forgettable. Not bad, but like a few of the other songs towards the end, just kinda forgettable. The album starts off really great, has a really great middle but ends okay. That's really the only thing keeping it from being a serious album of the year contender for me. It's still up there, maybe in my top5 (at least in the top6-7, but it's almost like a blessing and a curse with TDH that they pack their albums with so much stuff. They could easily have ended the album after King of Swords, have it be around 60 minutes and it would have been almost flawless, but Casey likes to pack his Acts with 75 minutes of music, so it is what it is.
I don't agree with your choices of songs (I love Wait and End of the Line) but I agree that, like Act II, it's maybe slightly over-long. Act III was perfect in that regard, which I think is a large part of why it stands out above the others for me.
-
I still need to give Act II more listens, but I agree with you Rich, Act III is perfect.
-
all this "end of the album" talk has me in disbelief over the lack of love for If All Goes Well.
one of the standouts for sure for me, and maybe the only song that could hold its own and keep things rolling as a follow-up to King Of Swords.
-
After several listens, I think from the start to King of Swords and including Wait is the most consistent material they have written so far. The other tracks after King of Swords make me impatient for Wait.
-
In particular, the standouts for me are Rebirth, The Old Haunt, A Night on the Town, Squeaky Wheel, Bitter Suite iv and v and King of Swords, so yeah, mainly the first half.
-
"Wait" sounds like a song from the Black EP.
-
SO not surprised I'm in the minority for the billionth time in thinking the latter-half is best. I fucking love it. I couldn't agree more with this though:
"Wait" sounds like a song from the Black EP.
It is literally the first thing that popped into my head upon hearing it for the first time. Great track.
-
"Wait" sounds like a song from the Black EP.
It is literally the first thing that popped into my head upon hearing it for the first time. Great track.
Same. In fact:
Hah, probably my favourite of the three. I love when TDH do darker stuff, and this has a bit of a Black EP vibe to it.
-
all this "end of the album" talk has me in disbelief over the lack of love for If All Goes Well.
one of the standouts for sure for me, and maybe the only song that could hold its own and keep things rolling as a follow-up to King Of Swords.
My favorite off the album. So good, would've loved if they played it on this tour.
-
Totes agree about Wait/Black EP. In fact, I thought of bringing up that very thing earlier today, pre getting inb4'd by y'all.
Oh, and I would probably say it trumps the four songs on said EP.
-
Wait is an amazing song. The chorus is so good.
-
After several listens, I think from the start to King of Swords and including Wait is the most consistent material they have written so far. The other tracks after King of Swords make me impatient for Wait.
whaaaat If All Goes Well is awesome!
-
"If all goes well" has the bad luck to be placed after "King of Seords" while being very similar but inferior. Like an appetizer that is served right after the main dish.
-
Shitty metaphor is shitty.
;D
DESERT FIRST! APPS LAST!
Also guys, my King of Swords is reversed, does anyone have it in order?
-
Try reversing the song, then learn to play that song, and reversing at again, that way when you play it, you'll have the original.
-
:o
I dunno why I didn't think of that! It's so obvious! Being the musician god that I am, I did it!
Sword of Kings!!
< Can only play smoke on the water on guitar and not even that good.
Ed:
The Line is SOOOO GOOOOOOOD.
-
Ok, so after probably 10 listens, here is my ranking of all their albums.
1. Act III
2. Act IV
3. Act II
4. Migrant
5. The Color Spectrum
6. Act I
1-3 are all extremely close. 4-6 are all extremely close as well, but clearly lower than the top 3.
-
Damn, this album is still in heavy rotation, it's that good. Act IV might be their best work to date, I'm having so much fun listening to this. So much variety, from The Squeaky Wheel to Wait, this album really is amazing.
-
Can't argue with that at all, it's been my go-to album as well, I can't really pick favorite songs anymore at this point, they're actually that good together.
The ones I'm most drawn to currently are Wait and At the End of the Earth, both get really strong near the end.
-
Yeah I'm still spinning this pretty consistently. The Line is still by far my favorite but per norm it usually rotates with most of the other songs daily; it's just that The Line stays up there the most.
To say it's a fantastic work of art is an understatement. I never do lists or rankings for a reason but with albums I can usually pick out a pretty clear "majority-of-the-time-favorite" album. I can't do that with TDH. :lol
-
As much as I love Periphery's and TesseracT's new stuff, this is probably my 2015 album of the year.
-
I don't know my favorite song from the album but if I had to pick it would either be Rebirth, The Old Haunt, Waves, At The End of The Earth, Remembered, A Night on the Town, Is There Anybody Here?, The Squeaky Wheel, Bitter Suite IV and V, Bitter Suite VI, King of Swords (Reversed), If All Goes Well, The Line, Wait, or Ouroboros.
-
another small European Tour this March for those who didn't see
https://www.thedearhunter.com/
-
Only the UK? I want to see TDH live :'(
-
They are a fun live band. Saw them in Atlanta in October, they just bring a good atmosphere to the show. Still think Misplaced Devotion was the best thing I've ever seen live.
-
Yeah I've seen some fun live videos on the youtubes, on top of that, it's one of the rare bands I like that I can actually get some of my friends to go to as well.
-
Exactly. I know how you feel. Nobody wanted to go see BTBAM with me :lol
Hell I've only been to two concerts, I need to work on that. I've missed several opportunities in the last several years to see Dream Theater, Steven Wilson, Coheed and Cambria, Roger Waters, Radiohead, etc. in Atlanta. I only live an hour south so it's not a bad drive at all. I guess I just don't really like going to concerts myself, even if I'm there to listen to music, not chat. It just makes it fun to go with a group of friends, but I'm always the black sheep when it comes to music tastes in my group of friends :lol
-
Yeah me too mostly, I mean, I like the music of most of my friends, but more kinda as background music while hanging out. I have one friend who listens to most of the music I do, but isn't too much into the prog side of it, only DT and Haken. I remember there was a thread not too long ago about going to concerts alone, I really don't dig that, have to be with at least one other person to fully enjoy it.
I'd be happy to go to BTBAM with you if you come to The Netherlands sometime :metal
-
Damn, I didn't realize you weren't from the USA :lol
-
My English is just that good :millahhhh
-
I am proud.
Ok, so I wasn't really around at the time when there was a full on discussion of The Color Spectrum. Wow, though, it's quite an awesome experience. It's so neat because I don't really have a favorite color, I just like whatever my mood reflects. Sometimes it's Blue if I'm in a relaxed, chill mood. Sometimes it's Red if I'm feeling in a fun, adventurous mood.
-
Color Spectrum is one of those albums where I don't mind the length, it's never tiring. But my favorites are black and red so usually if I want to keep it short I listen to those - in fact, this motivated me to give it another listen, has been a while, I usually just liten to Act 4.
-
Purple is the best them. :millahhhh
I love that sound and the very mystical nature and almost ephemeral atmosphere of the album. So gorgeous.
-
So I'm finally getting to see The Dear Hunter live for the first time on Monday. I'm actually going with my Dad as I lent him Act IV and he LOVES it. Thought he might like it but not as much as he does (he loves 70's prog as that's what he grew up on). Will actually be the first time I've been to a gig with him, am thankful to TDH for that as it's not often me and my Dad have music in common that we both LOVE (other than The Beatles and Led Zeppelin).
Will report back after the gig ;D
-
That's awesome!
I kinda have the same thing going with my brother, we used to go to the same concerts when we were younger, sometimes with our dad and sometimes with some friends but our musical tastes have gone their separate ways and we haven't been to concerts together in years. Now finally we're going to Protest the Hero together :biggrin:
Have fun man, I know I'm dying to see TDH live (sadly they're only touring UK and US (or maybe I've missed the other EU dates)), so make it last!
-
Cheers dude. Yea I'm really looking forward to it, kind of interested to see what kind of a set they play. I'm not sure my favourite songs are what are considered as "fan favourites" but I know I'm likely to love the majority of what they play. Going to sing my goddamn heart out!!!
-
Interested to know, is it kind of general consensus with most people here that Act IV is their masterpiece? Now we've all got perspective on it, how does it stand up against their other albums?
I'd rank them accordingly:
1. Act IV
2. The Colour Spectrum
3. Migrant (It's grown on me a LOT)
4. Act I
5. Act II
6. Act III
To be fair though positions 3-6 are pretty interchangeable and are very closely ranked. I just love Act IV and am a bit obsessed, it's just THAT good.
Also, going to see them tonight ;D hope they play my favourites from The Colour Spectrum
-
I'd probably rank them all:
1. The Color Spectrum
2. Act II
3. Act IV
--
4. Act I
5. Act III
6. Migrant
-
1. Act II
2. Act III
3. Act IV
4. Color Spectrum
5. Migrant
6. Act I
My rankings of the #1-3 switch around really often, they're really close.
-
I'm not that familiar with all of their stuff, but I'm sure Act IV is my favorite. Second might be Migrant. The older Acts I'm not a huge fan of, but their good. And Color Spectrum has some great stuff, but also a fair amount of tracks I just didn't care for.
-
I'm on a huge Act III bing lately, I find it more consistent than Act II (which is the comparable one when it comes to length and style) and II drags at some points.
Act IV is pretty amazing indeed though I'm reluctant to rank it, still haven't listened to it as much as I would've liked.
Act III
Act IV (*)
Act I
Act II
The Color Spectrum
Migrant
-
Act III
The Color Spectrum
Act IV
Act II
Migrant
Act I
They're all bloody brilliant though.
-
So last night I finally got to see this band live. I went to The Lantern in Bristol with my Dad which is quite a small venue (max capacity 600 I think).
The two support bands were both English (Youth and Grumble Bee), I wasn't particularly blown away by either, musically they sounded ok but I wasn't really a fan of the vocal style of either. Also neither sounded great and at times the drums overpowered everything. I was a bit concerned that Casey's voice would get lost a bit when The Dear Hunter hit the stage (As both support bands suffered at times with this). Thankfully I was wrong.
The band hit the stage playing The Old Haunt, which I absolutely love, Casey's voice came through beautifully and powerfully and dispelled any worries I had. Also the band sounded tight and I was glad that you couldn't hear any one instrument too much over any others. Luckily the focus was all on Casey's magnificent set of pipes and he nailed it!!
Next they played Girl and Wait. I kind of like both but neither are particular favourites. However, Wait performed live is a whole different beast to the studio version and I was thinking to myself "Why have I never realised how great this song really is??". Safe to say, my Dad and I were grinning from ear to ear.
The set continued gloriously, with Casey sounding just perfect, as they hit us with Mustard Gas, The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and the Sermon in the Silt and Lillian. Again these songs aren't necessarily huge favourites of mine (but I love all off their music really so all songs are kind of favourites) but I found myself loving them all even more.
They burst into Waves next, which I have a huge passion for, and invoked a huge singalong as I really love the lyrics. Smiling Swine followed up and then a beautiful rendition of Home (One of the songs I was hoping for) then finished up with The Church and the Dime and He Said He Had a Story before leaving the stage.
They encored with a great version of King of Swords (Reversed) (Including a keyboard intro/jam session of the Ghostbusters theme) and Whisper.
I must admit I was a little gutted that they didn't play A Night on the Town or Red Hands (Although I've heard that Casey doesn't really like playing it anymore) but I will just continue to see them until they do play them ;D
After they had finished my Dad and I were stood there not quite believing a band that good just played in front of (criminally) about 300 people and that we only paid £10 for a ticket!!! I hope they one day get more success, so they can afford to tour all over the world, as they are just one of the best live bands I have ever witnessed. I had already bought a T-shirt before the gig but as I thought they were so good and the tickets were so cheap I went and bought another copy of Migrant even though I have it as I felt they deserve all the money they can get.
My Dad was well chuffed (I gave him the copy of Migrant as he hasn't heard it yet), he wrote this on his Facebook this morning:
"Last night me and Luke went to see an amazing band in Bristol. They're called The Dear Hunter. It's as if Zeppelin and Yes produced a bastard child with balls of steel, three wonderful guitarists and a VOICE. Wow, what a voice, it soars and it swoops, it screams and soothes. Thank you Luke for a great night, much love, Dad xxxxx"
Think he nailed it ;) Casey's voice really was at the center of all that made last night so great. Had to write this all down here as I knew you guys would appreciate how good they are. Sorry for the essay though.
-
That's a great setlist! I feel you on Wait man, I used to really not dig it too much, but just one time, very sudden, it hit me, it's now one of my favorite TDH songs. But Mustard Gas, man, that must've been glorious, I can already imagine the beginning of that song in a live setting. :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
-
That's a great setlist! I feel you on Wait man, I used to really not dig it too much, but just one time, very sudden, it hit me, it's now one of my favorite TDH songs. But Mustard Gas, man, that must've been glorious, I can already imagine the beginning of that song in a live setting. :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
Was awesome. Still kind of in awe of how good they actually were. I'm not going to stop trying to convert some of my friends, I think there is something for everyone when it comes to this band. Very tempted to get next Tuesday off work and go to the show in Birmingham to see them again.
-
I'd rate them:
Act II
Act IV
Act III
Those three are extremely close, followed by:
The Color Spectrum
Act I
Migrant
Those three are also very close. I really enjoy all 6 albums.
-
Holy shit, tonight's London gig was just so ludicrously good. I saw them back in the autumn on their first UK and they were brilliant, but tonight was just mindblowing. Performances were stepped up a notch, most noticeably Casey who was absolutely incredible tonight. And the setlist felt like it was designed for me, almost every song was one of my favourites (setlist here: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-dear-hunter/2016/the-dome-london-england-5bf0377c.html).
UGH IT WAS SO GOOD WHY IS IT OVER?
-
Holy shit, tonight's London gig was just so ludicrously good. I saw them back in the autumn on their first UK and they were brilliant, but tonight was just mindblowing. Performances were stepped up a notch, most noticeably Casey who was absolutely incredible tonight. And the setlist felt like it was designed for me, almost every song was one of my favourites (setlist here: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-dear-hunter/2016/the-dome-london-england-5bf0377c.html).
UGH IT WAS SO GOOD WHY IS IT OVER?
Was my first time seeing them live last week. Can't believe how good they were. I'm even more in love with them than I was before!! Looks like they pretty much played the same set, it was nigh on perfect for me. I've gotten my dad into them which is also great.
How many people would you estimate were at the London gig? It's criminal that there was probably 300 max (that's probably being pretty generous too) when I saw them.
-
Dunno, maybe around 500? Pretty good, and definitely a lot bigger than last time.
-
That looks like a great setlist ariich.
I just got Act IV on vinyl, and it's nice. I like the forest greenish color of the LPs. But what's with TDH and their typos? I'm sure it's not them, but on my CD copy of Act I (just sold it), it says "The Lkae South The River North" and on the lyric sheet for my Act IV, it says "The Squeeky Wheel".
-
I can't believe how good this band are, Act IV STILL seems to get better the more I listen to it!! I have vowed to myself to go see them whenever and wherever they play in the UK next time as they are too incredible live to miss. Think I will also start buying tickets for friends so they have no excuse not to check them out!!
It seems so bizarre that bands this talented can't afford to tour the way I'm sure they want to. The fact I paid £10 for a ticket last time seems so unjust, I hope they tour over here again soon, want to be a personal ambassador for this band or something!!
-
I'm seeing them for the 2nd time in Atlanta this coming weekend, I'm excited once again. I do have a question for you other fans: I've seen a lot of love for every album except Migrant. I understand Migrant is kind of the odd one out, without the concept and ambition of the others, but is the lack of love simply because it's not a good album to some of you or is it just because it isn't as good as the others ? I've been giving it a lot of listens and there is some great songwriting on there, especially The Kiss Of Life, An Escape, Shouting At The Rain, Whisper, Bring You Down, and pretty much all the others. Very underrated record in my opinion.
-
My favorites from Migrant are Shame, Whisper and Dig Your Own Grave. I like the album, but by now I'm so used to listening to full TDH albums, and it's not as enjoyable without the concept I've come to expect from them. I like when Casey sings about whores so that's another reason to give the edge to the act series.
It's a good album but yeah, I definitely prefer Act II III and IV, and it's pretty much tied for 4th with The Color Spectrum.
-
My favorites from Migrant are Shame, Whisper and Dig Your Own Grave. I like the album, but by now I'm so used to listening to full TDH albums, and it's not as enjoyable without the concept I've come to expect from them. I like when Casey sings about whores so that's another reason to give the edge to the act series.
It's a good album but yeah, I definitely prefer Act II III and IV, and it's pretty much tied for 4th with The Color Spectrum.
Is there something you want to tell us, Train? ;)
-
I think you're directing your question to the wrong person (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK0CEklVJKw#t=30s)
-
Lifer's should be getting something in the mail pretty soon :coolio
-
Lifer's should be getting something in the mail pretty soon :coolio
What is it?
-
I'm seeing them for the 2nd time in Atlanta this coming weekend, I'm excited once again. I do have a question for you other fans: I've seen a lot of love for every album except Migrant. I understand Migrant is kind of the odd one out, without the concept and ambition of the others, but is the lack of love simply because it's not a good album to some of you or is it just because it isn't as good as the others ? I've been giving it a lot of listens and there is some great songwriting on there, especially The Kiss Of Life, An Escape, Shouting At The Rain, Whisper, Bring You Down, and pretty much all the others. Very underrated record in my opinion.
Migrant was my least favourite when I first got into the band, it's grown on me a LOT though, some of the songs are some of my favourites by TDH, especially after hearing them played live. I like it more than some of the Colour Spectrum EP's and possibly Act I.
Talking of Migrant, I only just realised that the iTunes version of the album has like 7 bonus tracks I haven't got on my copy. I have a big smile on my face now as I have 6 *new TDH songs to fall in love with. My girlfriend is so sick of hearing this band :lol
-
I'm seeing them for the 2nd time in Atlanta this coming weekend, I'm excited once again. I do have a question for you other fans: I've seen a lot of love for every album except Migrant. I understand Migrant is kind of the odd one out, without the concept and ambition of the others, but is the lack of love simply because it's not a good album to some of you or is it just because it isn't as good as the others ? I've been giving it a lot of listens and there is some great songwriting on there, especially The Kiss Of Life, An Escape, Shouting At The Rain, Whisper, Bring You Down, and pretty much all the others. Very underrated record in my opinion.
Migrant was my least favourite when I first got into the band, it's grown on me a LOT though, some of the songs are some of my favourites by TDH, especially after hearing them played live. I like it more than some of the Colour Spectrum EP's and possibly Act I.
Talking of Migrant, I only just realised that the iTunes version of the album has like 7 bonus tracks I haven't got on my copy. I have a big smile on my face now as I have 6 *new TDH songs to fall in love with. My girlfriend is so sick of hearing this band :lol
Migration Annex I'm pretty sure.
As for what the Lifetime Members are to receive? I'm as in the dark as anyone else, but Max sent out some messages asking for addresses to send them.
I'm wondering if it's Merch or maybe some Street Team stuff, stickers, sampler cds perhaps, etc.
-
Just got back from the show. Great setlist, including a nice surprise ! :)
-
Just got back from the show. Great setlist, including a nice surprise ! :)
Did they play A Night on the Town? That would have been a nice surprise for me as they didn't play it when I saw them :sadpanda:
-
Just got back from the show. Great setlist, including a nice surprise ! :)
I've read about the surprise >:( I want to hear it now, lowsy Atlanta and their privileges (they played a new song apparently)
-
Just in case I'll talk about it in small font, don't know if people want to be spoiled so..:
Yeah, during the middle of the show, the band went out back and Casey stayed out and played Things That Hide Away and then he played a new song he just wrote, called Light. It was a very sweet song and the lyrics had a lot to do with, I believe, a father talking to his son, so this could definitely be Act V material. I remember hearing speculation that Act IV and V would be a double album, though it never was, that could mean that Act V may be out sooner rather than later. Could be wishful thinking though.
It was definitely a nice surprise though, this set list was great. Nothing from Act I and Migrant of course. But also nothing from Act III. The Color Spectrum and Act IV got lots of love !
And the setlist (order may be a bit different than I remember):
Wait
Lillian
Filth and Squalor
Butter Suite IV and V
Is There Anybody Here? (Casey says this is the first time playing it live, and it was fucking amazing.)
Smiling Swine
Things That Hide Away
Light (Acoustic, and sounds like it was meant to be played that way, very beautiful song, I can still hear the main melody in my mind)
A Night on The Town
Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs (Never would have I expected this , as this is my favorite from TCS and arguably my favorite TDH song. Extremely well done and beautiful.)
Encore:
King of Swords (Reversed) (He said he didn't want to end on such a soft note of the previous song haha) [/text]
-
Just in case I'll talk about it in small font, don't know if people want to be spoiled so..:
Yeah, during the middle of the show, the band went out back and Casey stayed out and played Things That Hide Away and then he played a new song he just wrote, called Light. It was a very sweet song and the lyrics had a lot to do with, I believe, a father talking to his son, so this could definitely be Act V material. I remember hearing speculation that Act IV and V would be a double album, though it never was, that could mean that Act V may be out sooner rather than later. Could be wishful thinking though.
It was definitely a nice surprise though, this set list was great. Nothing from Act I and Migrant of course. But also nothing from Act III. The Color Spectrum and Act IV got lots of love !
And the setlist (order may be a bit different than I remember):
Wait
Lillian
Filth and Squalor
Butter Suite IV and V
Is There Anybody Here? (Casey says this is the first time playing it live, and it was fucking amazing.)
Smiling Swine
Things That Hide Away
Light (Acoustic, and sounds like it was meant to be played that way, very beautiful song, I can still hear the main melody in my mind)
A Night on The Town
Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs (Never would have I expected this , as this is my favorite from TCS and arguably my favorite TDH song. Extremely well done and beautiful.)
Encore:
King of Swords (Reversed) (He said he didn't want to end on such a soft note of the previous song haha) [/text]
Really good news, I will be ready for Act V whenever as long as it's not rushed (which I doubt it will be). I will be buying any deluxe version they release as TDH are close to breaking into top 10 band territory for me. Act IV is probably my favourite album of last year and I've been listening through with the lyric booklet recently and it's only increasing my love. Casey writes some great lyrics. When I get an evening to myself soon I'm planning to listen through Acts I-IV with the lyrics in front of me. After that I'm sure I will love them even more :hefdaddy
-
The Dear Hunter is my favorite band right now. As much as I love Between the Buried and Me, I think TDH have surpassed them, and of course Steven Wilson and PT will always be right up there, but something about TDH really just resonates with me on a whole different level. It's funny too cause I remember for a whole year I had Act 1 and thought it was just so awesome. I didn't even bother to check out everything else. I think when A Night On The Town was released as a single, I was really hooked. Then Waves and Wait came out and I was thinking "yeah, this is gonna be amazing." I still don't know what my favorite album of theirs is, it's such a hard time trying to decide. So I guess I won't. :lol
-
I guess I'm still transitioning between the all-time favorites and recent favorites, I have a hard time calling bands like Metallica one of my favorite bands these days since I just don't listen to them as much as I used to, and when I do it's mostly the nostalgia that gets me excited.
But from the stuff I've been listening to most the last few years, The Dear Hunter is easily one of my favorite bands, haven't put out a single bad album so far. Of recent faves it's probably between TDH and BTBAM for favorite band for me aswell, with honourable mentions of The Mars Volta, Protest the Hero and Periphery.
I still don't know what my favorite album of theirs is, it's such a hard time trying to decide. So I guess I won't. :lol
You and me both, I've ranked the albums in this thread before but the rankings are ever-changing.
-
It makes you wonder how far they will go with their music. Act V and VI, surely, but what else ? I think Casey is creative enough to come out with more ambitious and conceptual work.
-
I think Casey is creative enough to come out with more ambitious and conceptual work.
Like a symphony? :biggrin:
-
I think he should continue striking while the iron is hot. Act IV was really darn good, and the fact that people talk about it as maybe even the best Act-album speaks volumes about how much people liked it. But just before that one came out, he put out arguably his two weakest albums with the symphonic solo album and Migrant, so hopefully he'll take a stab at Act V and knock that out of the park too.
-
I probably like Migrant more than the Act albums except for IV. It's a shame it seems to be considered one of the lesser ones.
-
I guess if I had to give a current ranking:
Well I can't. Too hard.
Blue is my favorite Color EP though, and that seems to be among the least favorites of most.
-
I probably like Migrant more than the Act albums except for IV. It's a shame it seems to be considered one of the lesser ones.
a lot of people like myself prefer the songs from the Migration Annex, and feel had a bunch of those songs made it onto Migrant, it would have been better. Similar to Nil Recurring and Fear of a Blank Planet.
-
I probably like Migrant more than the Act albums except for IV. It's a shame it seems to be considered one of the lesser ones.
a lot of people like myself prefer the songs from the Migration Annex, and feel had a bunch of those songs made it onto Migrant, it would have been better. Similar to Nil Recurring and Fear of a Blank Planet.
I definitely agree with this. I like Migrant a lot, but by default it's one of my least favorite simply because the others are so awesome.
-
Haven't even heard of "Migration Annex" before now.
-
I'm going to see them in Tampa Wednesday. Last time I saw them my dog died the day before. Hopefully that doesn't happen this time.
-
Talk about bad timing, sorry that happened.
-
That was almost 5 years ago.
-
I really hope one day, the vinyl set of The Color Spectrum becomes available again. That would be incredible to have.
-
I really hope one day, the vinyl set of The Color Spectrum becomes available again. That would be incredible to have.
I would really love to pick that up too. Will probably try to get all their albums on vinyl sooner or later :biggrin:
-
And last I checked Migrant was hard to find. Luckily the Acts are all on Amazon for good prices.
-
I was really surprised at how young the crowd last night skewed. Figures that the one concert I go to with a decent amount of females also had lots of teenagers.
-
How was the show ?
-
It was good.
Rare Futures was decent, and O Brother wasn't as terrible as they were in 2011. I was front row, but off to the side right in front of Nick and Max. Casey's between song banter was very funny and the crowd kept him on his toes with some rather off the wall stuff. The crowd was awesome; they knew the fill lines, everyone was very respectful of space, there was a good bit of eye candy, and I met three different people who wanted to talk about Haken with me since I was wearing a Haken shirt - one of them was wearing the same tour shirt I was.
We got the same treat you did, although I don't know if it was offered in the same way. We didn't get the exact same setlist as you, but it was close. The one posted on setlist.fm for Tampa is not accurate. The only thing I would have changed would have been the last song, I wish it would have been something more energetic. Light was the first of three encore songs, and I'm drawing blanks on the other two, but the show did lack high energy songs for 2 of the 3 encore songs.
-
Well that's awesome you enjoyed it. Actually I didn't get to see those opening artists. I saw July Talk and they were kind of a blues-punk band or whatever. They did a good job but I wasn't much of a fan of their sound. And yeah, I was pleased with the crowd. A few people of course that wouldn't shut up when he was trying to talk but other than that it was fine.
-
A few of my previous general admission concerts prior to TDH were ones that crowd dickishness made me wonder if I even want to deal with them anymore, but I'm guessing it is more of a fan base issue.
-
I just got into this band and am wondering if anyone knows where to get act 1 and act 3 online for a reasonable price. I could buy the digital album but would much rather have the physical cd.
-
I just got into this band and am wondering if anyone knows where to get act 1 and act 3 online for a reasonable price. I could buy the digital album but would much rather have the physical cd.
Besides amazon and such, the official TDH store is Triple Crown I think. Act I seems out of print at the moment and Act III can be had for 10 bucks (plus shipping I guess).
https://triplecrownrecords.merchdirect.com/products/52074-the-dear-hunter-act-iii-life-and-death-cd
-
Finally managed to sit down and listen through Acts I-IV tonight with the lyrics in front of me. That was a hell of an experience. Casey does write some really engaging lyrics, I also noticed lots of little parts where lyrics are reused. There are lots of references to songs that I never noticed. I still don't even know what the story in Act IV is?? I've got an idea but it's still a bit vague. Not tiring of this band any time soon :biggrin:
-
So there's a chance I might be able to grab The Color Spectrum complete collection on vinyl from this guy, I sure hope I can get it.
-
So there's a chance I might be able to grab The Color Spectrum complete collection on vinyl from this guy, I sure hope I can get it.
Nice :o how much?
Also, the live DVD of The Colour Spectrum, is it worth getting?
-
I think 200 dollars. I haven't heard from the guy in 2 days though so I have no clue what's up. And yeah as far as the DVD goes I would say so. I purchased it on best buy for like 20 bucks but it was backordered and eventually cancelled so I'm trying to get my hands on that if I can. I found a couple YouTube clips from it that all look and sound great.
-
I think 200 dollars. I haven't heard from the guy in 2 days though so I have no clue what's up. And yeah as far as the DVD goes I would say so. I purchased it on best buy for like 20 bucks but it was backordered and eventually cancelled so I'm trying to get my hands on that if I can. I found a couple YouTube clips from it that all look and sound great.
Yea, I was looking for it on youtube but there is no video of the whole gig. I looked on the Triple Crown Records site and it was sold out. Haven't looked any harder for it than that as of yet. I'll get on eBay
-
Let me know if you find a good deal so I can beat you to it. ;)
-
Let me know if you find a good deal so I can beat you to it. ;)
I found it packaged as a 4 disc complete set. I'm assuming that's 3 CD's and then the DVD?? Did they ever sell the DVD just on it's own do you know?
-
You're not talking about this, are you?
(https://i.imgur.com/jboGaxt.jpg)
I have this but the DVD is just bonus material, studio footage, etc. It's not the actual Color Spectrum live DVD.
-
You're not talking about this, are you?
(https://i.imgur.com/jboGaxt.jpg)
I have this but the DVD is just bonus material, studio footage, etc. It's not the actual Color Spectrum live DVD.
Yea, that was the one I found on ebay. I messaged the seller to check but haven't heard back. I won't bother with that one then. Cheers :tup
-
new song "Light"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UZN7m3D2Wsg
-
Someone who likes Haken, as I do, recommended me to listen to some TDH. I like bands like Haken, Dream Theater, Transatlantic, Beardfish, Riverside... do you think I'll like them? :corn
Of course I know I'll have to try and decide myself, but I want to know some external similar experiences.
-
They're really not that similar to those bands other than being Progressive. You won't find any long instrumental sections or anything like that in Dear Hunter, I'd probably compare them more to progressive bands like Anathema or Porcupine Tree in the sense that it's more focused on songwriting and the music is progressive without necessarily having those technical show-off sections. But you should still give them a chance either way, because they're great! :tup
-
They're really not that similar to those bands other than being Progressive. You won't find any long instrumental sections or anything like that in Dear Hunter, I'd probably compare them more to progressive bands like Anathema or Porcupine Tree in the sense that it's more focused on songwriting and the music is progressive without necessarily having those technical show-off sections. But you should still give them a chance either way, because they're great! :tup
Thanks, sure I'll do! :)
-
I think what TDH excels at is melody. I don't really find them all that "progressive", but I think if you appreciate good songwriting and realize a lot of their work is ambitious, you should like them. They've come to be my favorite band. You have a whole conceptual story that is supposed to eventually span across six albums. Act 4 just came out last year. You have The Color Spectrum which is a big melting pot of different styles and approaches, with each color being a different style of music. You also have Migrant, which doesn't get as much love as I think it should, as it's a more accessible rock, pop, alternative album.
I started out with Act 1, but I think you could start anywhere and enjoy it just fine.
-
I think the song A Night On the Town is probably the best to start with if you come from stuff like Dream Theater and Haken and stuff like that. A long track like those bands all like, but still very much with the sound of The Dear Hunter.
-
Some bands are progressive from song to song and others are progressive within each song, if that makes any sense. The latter category for me are bands like DT or Opeth where you typically have 10 minute songs that go through many changes with twists and turns, whereas the first category might be bands that have shorter songs, where one song might be drastically different from the one that follows. The Dear Hunter is more that kind of prog band. Something like The Color Spectrum has 9 EPs with each of them having its own unique sound and style. That's progressive. The songs themselves aren't necessarily progressive though.
-
https://singmeastory.org/stories/marialena-s-story?song=622 (https://singmeastory.org/stories/marialena-s-story?song=622)
New song, don't really know what this website is but it seems as though it may be a charity where people can write songs using lyrics written by kids? Not 100% but either way the results are pretty cool. You need to donate so I think I will go ahead and do so. Can anyone shed some light on this?
-
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/10154244461029166
https://singmeastory.org/stories/marialena-s-story?song=622
I was reading through the different stories, and chanced upon Marialena's.
At first, it read like a very fantastical account of kleptomania, but as I started writing, and reading the story over and over, a deeper meaning presented itself- and I felt a real connection to the way I used to see the world in my childhood.
I can only hope she enjoys the song as much as I enjoyed her story.
Head over to (https://singmeastory.org/stories/marialena-s-story?song=622) to check out my song and Marialena's story.
- Casey
streaming there.
-
https://hymnswiththedevil.com
-
https://hymnswiththedevil.com
What is this?
-
It's a countdown.
:)
-
(https://i.imgur.com/G3VC1zd.jpg)
-
What could this be
-
I guess we'll find out on Wednesday
-
Wednesday afternoon at 1PM?
I'm still pretty clueless on the package that Max said he was sending out, which hasn't come yet. But given the postmark, I wonder if it could be related (maybe it came in the mail yesterday?, I haven't been home since the mail came, I'm at my fiancee's right now).
-
It's not really a "package", it's just a postcard from Equal Vision. That's what the picture is from. The other side has a few grooves and can actually be played on a turntable.
I almost completely disregarded mine and threw it out as I figured it was just some random promo material.
-
"Consider. Observe yourself in the mirror. Are you particularly happy? Do you feel your hair graying? Are you the person you feel is found in the real world and by that I mean do you tell the truth? My friends I have found myself unconvinced some days, the Great War long gone, the very fabric of our society is at an impasse. Do we stumble out from the humdrum? Rise to the street as it meets us? Or are we singing hymns with the devil in confession? Believe me when I tell you, we are the makers of our own destinies. I look forward to seeing and speaking with you all on the streets of our beautiful city. Goodnight and God bless."
-
Less than 48 hours to go...
I honestly have no inside info or any idea what this about, other than being told there are "big things afoot", but based on the context my money is on this being somehow Act V related.
-
Less than 48 hours to go...
I honestly have no inside info or any idea what this about, other than being told there are "big things afoot", but based on the context my money is on this being somehow Act V related.
The mention of "The Great War" makes me think it could be Act V, but who knows.
-
Less than 48 hours to go...
I honestly have no inside info or any idea what this about, other than being told there are "big things afoot", but based on the context my money is on this being somehow Act V related.
The mention of "The Great War" makes me think it could be Act V, but who knows.
Sounds like Act V: Suspense and Surprise. :neverusethis:
-
Less than 48 hours to go...
I honestly have no inside info or any idea what this about, other than being told there are "big things afoot", but based on the context my money is on this being somehow Act V related.
The mention of "The Great War" makes me think it could be Act V, but who knows.
My thoughts exactly.
-
Less than 48 hours to go...
I honestly have no inside info or any idea what this about, other than being told there are "big things afoot", but based on the context my money is on this being somehow Act V related.
The mention of "The Great War" makes me think it could be Act V, but who knows.
My thoughts exactly.
Me too.
The quote also has some Acts-y music playing in the background (I think a version of City Escape). The quote is the audio from when you put the postcard on the turntable.
-
"Rumor" has it that there's gonna be a fall tour too...
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/I1mDA4dGGjbnW/200_s.gif)
-
Oh, cmon, that was a good damn pun!
Will be interested to see the tour if I can swing it with Haken and ProgPower.
-
Oh, cmon, that was a good damn pun!
I feel a little bit like I'm telling my ex-girlfriend about how awesome my new girlfriend is by saying this, but on the TDH forum there's a feature where you can basically "upvote" of "favorite" individual posts. If that feature were available here I'd totally use it for your post.
-
"Rumor" has it that there's gonna be a fall tour too...
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/I1mDA4dGGjbnW/200_s.gif)
Minneapolis September 16th is already confirmed, which I may go, but I also may be trying to go out to the Greek Theater in LA to see Michael Nesmith with The Monkees on their 50th Anniversary show with the Monkee-aholic Fiancee. 9/16 also happens to be 8 days before my wedding, lol. So I'm not sure what will happen.
-
https://twitter.com/FatABart/status/745103960097251328
-
Wow I listened to this band for the first time yesterday (to Act IV), and I am amazed by how beautifull their music is, I love all the different instruments they used and how clear the sound is.
-
Coincidentally I listened to that album today myself and was quite impressed.
-
Act IV is an outstanding album from start to finish. I still to do this day don't know what my favorite song from it is. I've really been digging At The End of The Earth as of late. That song is just awesome. Vocal melodies are a strong suit for this band.
-
My only complaint is that the last 2 or 3 songs drop slightly in quality. Not that they're bad or anything, but a dip in quality never the less.
-
I personally love those three. I couldn't spot a weaker point in the album. The only thing I hate is that Ouroboros ends on a Damn cliff hanger ;D
-
Yesterday I started re-listening to the Acts. In the middle of Act II.
I had almost forgotten how awesome this band is.
I am getting ready to move; hopefully a tour date will be in my vicinity.
-
Well we should probably find out soon enough. I'm pretty sure they'll do a tour in the fall.
-
Act III is still the best them, though Act IV is far superior sonically.
-
Act III may be my favorite as well
-
Act III is easily my least favorite out of the acts. It's still better than Migrant, but if I was picking my favorite TDH songs, you would probably have to get to 30 or 40 before Act III songs started appearing. It's mostly great, but can't say I have any favorite songs on it or anything.
-
Act III is easily my least favorite out of the acts. It's still better than Migrant, but if I was picking my favorite TDH songs, you would probably have to get to 30 or 40 before Act III songs started appearing. It's mostly great, but can't say I have any favorite songs on it or anything.
You're bad and you should feel bad.
-
My only complaint is that the last 2 or 3 songs drop slightly in quality. Not that they're bad or anything, but a dip in quality never the less.
Are you kidding me? But what about Wait!?! That is one of my favourite songs on the album. The lyrics are great!!
-
And The Line is one of my favorites. Some of the most emotional melodies on the album.
-
I think Act IV is leagues ahead for me. It was the album that really made me fall in love with the band. I love Acts I-III but I find II and III a bit inconsistent due to the lengths of the albums but don't feel IV suffers from that. I also think lyrically Casey nails it in Act IV. So many beautiful parts, nice little reprises from earlier albums and a much more 'full' sound. I'm still, even now, falling more and more in love with it. I think I prefer a lot of individual songs off of The Color Spectrum and Migrant more than individual songs from Acts I-III. It's when a band is this good though as I do love all of their albums, just some way more than others.
-
Act 4 is probably the most consistently great album I've ever listened to. I just said Act 3 was my favorite but I'm halfway through 4 now and I'm just in awe
-
Act 4 is probably the most consistently great album I've ever listened to. I just said Act 3 was my favorite but I'm halfway through 4 now and I'm just in awe
Yep.
-
And I'm super excited for whatever is being announced tomorrow.
Edit: That countdown probably has something to do with Act 5 and possibly even Act 6. On TDH's reddit page I heard talk about the fall tour being announced, and I saw the words "Final Act Tour " with Eisley and Gavin Castleton. This could possibly mean a Act 5/6 double album.
This link was provided, (disregard the poster)
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7189408/the-final-act-tour-featuring-the-dear-hunter-with-special-guests-eisley-and-gavin-castleton-minneapolis-fine-line?searchType=venue&viewFullSite=true
-
Yeah, my money is on an Acts V and VI double. I know there's always been talk about doing a twofer so it's definitely something that's been considered before (I think for a while it was going to be IV & V as a double)
-
New track just dropped on Spotify.
Song: Gloria
Album: Act V: Hymns with the Devil in Confessional
(https://i.imgur.com/wYekgeg.png)
-
And available for Pre-Order on iTunes
(https://i.imgur.com/RMbOlrc.png)
-
Ah! Interesting album art. Very dark. I like it. This song is good too. Sounds different, which is great!
If I looked at it right, looks like it will be 73 minutes, just a minute shy of Act IV and a few from Act II. That would make Act V the 4th longest of 7 of their albums.
-
Hell yes!
Casey is blasting through the remaining Acts at a seriously productive pace. Good on him! The break to do Color Spectrum, Migrant and A&A clearly worked wonders.
-
Listening to the new song RIGHT NOW, it's awesome! Where the hell does Casey get the time to write all this?
So on the pre-order page it says the release is to be expected September 9th, that's sick, 1 year after Act IV.
I want to pre-order it but I hope they don't handle pre-orders as terribly as RoadRunner Records did with The Astonishing because that was just awful, I got my copy like 2-3 weeks after release.
The Haves Have Naught
Clearly the best song on the album tho
BTW, I've not been incredibly ambitious about the entire Bitter Suite but is it likely to see a continuation of The Bitter Suite on Act VI or did it end with 'Abandoned'?
-
Yes, great! Now let's hope there's not a dip in quality, since this one is released so soon after Act IV.
-
I like the new song :tup
-
Act V already on its way? I'm surprised, but IV was so amazing that I'm happy to see him firing on all cylinders rather than holding off on the album for another 2-3 years.
-
New song left a great first impression. So excited for this. If it's even close to Act IV it's likely to be my AOTY. Can't believe how quickly he's churning this stuff out. As Elite said, I hope this doesn't lead to a dip in quality. I'd happily wait an extra year for it to be perfect. I'm inclined to believe he wrote most of the album alongside Act IV though at this point. Literally more excited about this album than anything else. A near flawless album like Act IV leads to very high expectations. I can't possibly see him outdoing Act IV, but at the same time I have great faith in Casey.
-
Dude...The Flame (Is Gone) & The Fire (Remains)?? That right there has me super excited already.
-
I'm sure Casey already has more planned out than we think. I'm excited. What do y'all think of the album art ? Notice the broken bottle ? I wonder what that could be referring to. ;D
-
Hell yes! That is an unexpected surprise!
-
September 9th sounds good to me (my birthday).
-
Yes, great! Now let's hope there's not a dip in quality, since this one is released so soon after Act IV.
I wouldn't worry about that. He's had these ideas floating around in his head for over 10 years now, and he's been actively working on Act V since before Act IV was released.
-
Excited for the album! I'll have to get the vinyl once that is available.
-
(https://i.imgur.com/UmMLfZ7.png)
-
I hope Rich is okay.
-
lol ariich
-
:lol It was Act IV that I was absurdly excited about at the time, and I wasn't disappointed when that came out.
I am also, of course, hugely excited about Act V!
https://hymnswiththedevil.com/
Interesting letter from Casey on that page (copied below). So Act V is the last "rock album" of the acts, but there will still be an Act VI of some kind. I'm incredibly intrigued to know what that means!
In January of 2015, I shared an image with my friends on Instagram of a book of sheet music. This music, prepared with the help of Brian Adam McCune (who also added additional orchestration) was being tracked at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA with the amazing Awesöme Orchestra, lead by David Möschler (conductor).
The image, at the time, had the title blurred out. I’ve never been a fan of talking something up before it’s finished… before I even know if I want people to hear it. There is such a large trend with artists to discuss their future creation at length - to promise the best work of their career; a return to form; etc… It seems, more often than not, that these promises rarely deliver, and serve more as morale boosters for the artists themselves.
I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I enjoy the opposite. While I am not an elusive, or mysterious person - I do enjoy the mystery, and elusion… and since it seems a rare occurrence that the matter makes good on the mystery - I steep in that realm for as long as I can.
I’ve fielded many questions. I’ve told many lies. Every inquiry met with dismissal… Every ‘What are you guys doing next?’ met with a ‘Really? Act IV just came out… less than a year ago! Don’t I deserve some time off?’… Some of my acidity may have been rooted in some authentic anxiety… in all reality, it had only been 8 months…
Getting back to the image… Here is the original, blurred photo from instagram:
img
… And here is the Orchestral Score, untreated:
img
So, with that image, I would like to announce Act V. These two albums, Act IV and V, were written and recorded much in the same time frame- though each album retains its own unique identity, tone, and experience.
Act V, however, will be the final ‘rock’ record in the Act series. This may read as though I am abandoning the project, one record early - but the truth is simply that in knowing what Act VI means to the series, and what its story has to say - presenting it in the same form as Acts I-V would be short selling the creative opportunity it presents.
It isn’t always easy to find the balance between personal creative fulfillment, and the fulfillment of our fans/friends - especially when you’ve spent more than a decade of your life pursuing one path… and though my personal path has been, at times, far more tangential than the paths I see so many artists walking - I still find myself pushing for new, and exciting ideas… It is that same gut instinct that has lead me through the Acts, the Color Spectrum, Migrant, and Amour & Attrition… and as always, I need to trust that instinct.
In the foreseeable future, this means to recognize the box that The Dear Hunter has lived in, and blow the box up. This doesn’t mean more than it says. This band is not ending… I am not quitting… This is nothing more than vocalizing the desire for fresh air after what I believe has been the busiest, and most obsessive, two years of my life.
So - to commemorate this moment in both my, and the band’s creative history, we are setting out this September on what I am calling ‘The Final Act Tour’… Does it sound grim? Possibly… Is it? No. This is a celebration of everything that has brought me to this point… a celebration for every person who ever toiled over the meaning of a verse; the placement of an illustration; the name of a song; the point of view the lyrics maintain… This tour is for all of you, and we couldn’t be more excited to see you.
In addition to the tour, we will also be having ‘Story Time with Casey’, and while that sounds like the setup for a late night cartoon, it’s really an opportunity to get together, meet face to face, and discuss the larger world that exists in the records - be it the story or the music.
In summation - I need to stress something to you all…The single greatest responsibility I have is my commitment to creativity. The task of remaining true and authentic is not something I take lightly, and I may have imploded long ago, if not for the incredible and endless support I receive daily from fans, friends, and family… I am humbled, and grateful to have you all in my life - and I am incredibly excited for the remainder of this year.
-
Story time with Casey sounds pretty awesome. I might actually have to pay for a ticket to a TDH show for the first time in 5 years :P
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI? Honestly, I don't care at the moment. Act V has my full attention. I ended up getting the ultimate vinyl bundle. Pricey but honestly I've never done this kind of thing before and I think it would be awesome to do it for once for my favorite band. Plus it comes with the Act I graphic novel
-
I think I'll end up ordering this on Amazon along with Act III and IV if I can find them.
-
Don't think I'm going to be able to resist pre ordering the ultimate edition on vinyl with all the amazing stuff that goes with it. Depends on the postage as well I guess
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI? Honestly, I don't care at the moment. Act V has my full attention. I ended up getting the ultimate vinyl bundle. Pricey but honestly I've never done this kind of thing before and I think it would be awesome to do it for once for my favorite band. Plus it comes with the Act I graphic novel
Yea, the graphic novel kind of did it for me too, need to wait for pay day before ordering though :sadpanda:
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI?
Good question. I wouldn't be surprised if Casey himself doesn't even know yet. Maybe some sort of epilogue? Maybe something completely different. I guess time will tell...
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI?
Good question. I wouldn't be surprised if Casey himself doesn't even know yet. Maybe some sort of epilogue? Maybe something completely different. I guess time will tell...
Improvised performance art? Perhaps a mime album?
-
Casey can take as long of a break as he needs. It's well deserved. I'm sure Act V will be as amazing as the others. He has worked his ass off.
-
Plus it comes with the Act I graphic novel
I hadn't even noticed that. That's awesome. Not enough to make me want to get the ultimate bundle I think, but I would definitely splash out on a full Acts 1-6 graphic novel further down the line!
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI?
Good question. I wouldn't be surprised if Casey himself doesn't even know yet. Maybe some sort of epilogue? Maybe something completely different. I guess time will tell...
Improvised performance art? Perhaps a mime album?
Some of those tunes would make for some interesting mimes...
-
could Act VI be a Symphony?
also I was just reminded how Act V is released the same day, September 9th, as the new Marillion album, lol.
-
Wow, this was fast! I've gotten into this band pretty recently and still haven't properly absorbed Acts III and IV, so now I guess I need to get on that!
Dude...The Flame (Is Gone) & The Fire (Remains)?? That right there has me super excited already.
Love this.
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI?
Good question. I wouldn't be surprised if Casey himself doesn't even know yet. Maybe some sort of epilogue? Maybe something completely different. I guess time will tell...
Improvised performance art? Perhaps a mime album?
Some of those tunes would make for some interesting mimes...
He Said He had a Story would be an interesting candidate.
-
Niiiice! Excited to hear the album. I haven't heard the new song yet but I will soon.
-
ACT VI could very well be a symphony, we will see, in time.
Just bought VIP tickets for the Atlanta show, What the fuck Luke so much for saving your money.
-
Act V: last "rock" album
Act VI: first "bluegrass" album
-
Maybe I'm just dumb...what's the deal with the VIP tickets? Do you get access to that with buying one of the pre-order bundles?
-
Screw it, I went ahead and ordered the ultimate vinyl bundle, £86 including shipping to the UK. Don't even regret it a little bit. I made a vow to try to really support the bands I really love. The Dear Hunter are right up there for me and as a band who i think are criminally overlooked they deserve all the money they can get.
-
Am I the only one who has listened to Gloria once and won't listen to it again now until the album drops? I want to hear it properly in the context of the album and definitely don't want to have overplayed it by the time I get the album, that would kill the experience for me.
-
If they come to Europe, I'm not missing them this time. This Act wrap-up tour seems too good to pass up and I might not have the chance to see them ever again. I'll be traveling wherever I need to travel since I doubt they'll be coming to Spain.
-
Dammit. Some of those box sets look really cool, but are coming out the same time as I'm irresponsibly chasing Haken around 2 countries and going to a festival.
-
Maybe I'm just dumb...what's the deal with the VIP tickets? Do you get access to that with buying one of the pre-order bundles?
They're a completely separate thing. The tickets for the Webster Hall show are just being weird right now. I managed to get VIP tickets after like 5 tries and 10 different weird error messages. I don't know why it keeps saying tickets are not available.
-
Damn. Act V's happening a lot quicker than I thought it would. >_>
-
NYC show is the same night as Opeth. Who schedules these things?? Didn't get an Opeth ticket yet, so TDH it is.
-
must somehow convince Casey and promoters to play within 8 hours driving distance cell of me...as it stands, the closest is 15+ :-(
-
NYC show is the same night as Opeth. Who schedules these things?? Didn't get an Opeth ticket yet, so TDH it is.
You've made the correct choice.
It's a Saturday too, so I anticipate pre-show festivities. Maybe I can rope in a few of the guys to join us for drinks again.
-
Very impressed with Gloria, and Light was lovely when he played it live on the most recent tour. Considering how incredible Act IV was it's hard not to have very high expectations here, but with it coming soon I'll try to temper my excitement :lol
-
Gloria has such an amazing chorus
-
so what do you think that actually means for Act VI?
Good question. I wouldn't be surprised if Casey himself doesn't even know yet. Maybe some sort of epilogue? Maybe something completely different. I guess time will tell...
(https://www.subliminaltactix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/JAZZODYSSEY6.jpg)
-
This shit has got me all hyped. Just listened to Act IV at full volume. Really can't fathom how Casey is going to top this.
-
Gloria is awesome, can definitely tell he had this album in mind too when writing Act IV.
-
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHBUb1ohet5/
-
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHBUb1ohet5/
So goddamn jealous
-
I'm still recovering from Act IV. I so didn't expect this. :heart
-
Got my Webster Hall ticket!
-
Got my Webster Hall ticket!
So excite.
-
This shit has got me all hyped. Just listened to Act IV at full volume. Really can't fathom how Casey is going to top this.
He won't.
But it's likely AOTY if he does.
-
This should be interesting. Act IV was SO GOOD.
-
btw which album from these guys should i start with, i've been meaning to check out one of them for a while
-
Act IV 4 sure
-
Act IV is the most mature album, but it has several fan-service references to older material.
If time is no issue, I'd recommend the four acts in chronological order.
-
i've already poked around and a physical copy of act 1 looks really damn tough to find tbh, i'm only looking at acts 2 thru 4 but as far as i can tell they're all good apparently so
-
100% Act IV!! Can't actually remember the last time an album hit me this hard. It's consistent, has amazing lyrics and it continues to grow on me. The last time this happened was probably a Coheed and Cambria album years ago. Need to go and listen to it again :lol going to end up single due to the amount of love I give this album, my girlfriend doesn't understand lol
-
Yeah, Act IV is probably the best place to start.
-
If time is no issue, I'd recommend the four acts in chronological order.
That's how I did it, and it worked out well for me :). Although I'll say Act II was the one that really first hooked me in.
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3XwRrKp1Jo
Apparently the new single "The Revival" just dropped. Not available in my country yet unfortunately but I thought I'd share, let me know if it's good!
-
Was just coming here to post this. I like it. I liked it more than Gloria on first listen. It feels similar to Act IV which I'm more than happy about. I really hope that Act V is a darker counterpart to Act IV. The new song has a slightly darker feel I guess and the album art is definitely darker. It could be night to Act IV's day.
-
I heard it now, it's on spotify too.
I don't know which I like better, Gloria or The Revival, but I love love that dark second half of the song and as usual a fantastic chorus! Fun fact: If you put the song on loop it flows perfectly into itself.
-
I heard it now, it's on spotify too.
I don't know which I like better, Gloria or The Revival, but I love love that dark second half of the song and as usual a fantastic chorus! Fun fact: If you put the song on loop it flows perfectly into itself.
Yep, if one thing Casey is great at it's vocal melodies and sing-along choruses.
Can't believe this album is out soon. I ordered the deluxe edition and cannot wait :heart
-
Revival is going to be so good live. I'm actually excited and a bit amazed they're stopping by here in Albuquerque at the intimate venue.
-
Awesome song! Both this and Gloria have hints of things from the Color Spectrum, but still with the overall feel of the dear hunter story. Really can't wait for the album. :caffeine:
-
Yeah this was pretty great, nothing much more to say other than I'm pumped to hear the entirety of the act. Awesome time for music and prog in general.
-
This song does feel like it could be on the Violet EP. Awesome
-
After much annoyance with Rude Records I finally ordered the Act V vinyl today. And The Revival was great.
-
So guys I think I just got an insane deal on the Color Spectrum live DVD. I just found it brand new on eBay for $17 dollars. I was a bit skeptical about it at first but the seller rating is extremely high and there appeared to be nothing weird about it. Looking on Amazon I see the cheapest goes for about $90 or so used.
-
So guys I think I just got an insane deal on the Color Spectrum live DVD. I just found it brand new on eBay for $17 dollars. I was a bit skeptical about it at first but the seller rating is extremely high and there appeared to be nothing weird about it. Looking on Amazon I see the cheapest goes for about $90 or so used.
Lucky bugger. I guess it was some dude selling it as a one off? Not a store?
I'd given up looking but I might search again!!
-
Actually, it was rarewaves-usa, and they sell a ton of stuff so I was surprised they sold this for so little. Maybe they just didn't understand the value of it.
-
The Revival is an instant classic, honestly. Might just be my favorite TDH chorus too, and that's an awfully high standard.
-
Actually, it was rarewaves-usa, and they sell a ton of stuff so I was surprised they sold this for so little. Maybe they just didn't understand the value of it.
There are 2 up on ebay at the moment but they're both region 1 so no good for me :tdwn
The cheapest one is only £10.56 with free P&P!! That's really cheap, the second is only £16. Think the cheapest is through All My Music or something like that. NEED to watch it now!!
-
Jesus Christ.
A Night on the Town may be the most glorious piece of music ever. I never tire of it.
The musical crescendo that builds and explodes after the line '...this stolen breath here underneath.' is euphoric. I'm cooking my dinner and belting out this album. I've had a pretty hard day at work and this shit is the drug I need.
I have the biggest fucking grin. I cannot explain to people who don't 'get' the power of music what this feels like but you guys get it so I have a place to ramble on.
-
Hey.
Act II > Act IV
-
Hey.
Act II > Act IV
No bloody chance mate!!
-
It's close.
I listened to Act II recently and reminded myself how fucking good it is.
Red Hands is SO OVERRATED THOUGH
-
If Red Hands were the only thing on Act II that was above average good, I wouldn't have made that claim.
-
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d8/cc/f9/d8ccf9a61606c6a649b17a22e308030f.jpg)
Something we can all agree on
-
Hey.
Act II > Act IV
Absolutely.
-
I still put Act IV, 4th, in terms of the Acts. It's a great record, 4-stars for sure, but the other 3 Acts are so damn good, I can't find myself placing it higher than any of them.
-
I mean I love all the Acts but I really struggle to see how anyone could rate Act IV in #4!!
Act IV is so perfect to me, the other records all have some slow points or songs I'm not too fussed about. I think the inclusion of an orchestra in Act IV is a huge part of what makes it so superior in my opinion. I think this is obviously Casey has been working towards and he has a love for orchestral music as we know. I think Act IV must have been the first time they had the budget to be able to bring Casey's vision to life 100%. I'm pretty sure he would have liked to be able to do this sort of thing on Acts I-III.
Act IV is easily the best album I have discovered in the last 5-6 years at least.
-
They did have the orchestra for the live recordings of Migrant at audiotree previously, I'd argue that some of it is better than the orchestral parts on Act IV but it's all great. (love the live recording of Shame with the orchestra)
-
They did have the orchestra for the live recordings of Migrant at audiotree previously, I'd argue that some of it is better than the orchestral parts on Act IV but it's all great. (love the live recording of Shame with the orchestra)
Yea, that's true but Act IV was the first Act album with the orchestra fully integrated into it. I love the live album with the live orchestra I really do. It makes the music much more powerful.
I'm totally swung by that sort of thing though. I mean two are my favourite albums ever are Nobuo Uematsu's (Original Final Fantasy composer) first two Distant Worlds albums (Final Fantasy music played by a full orchestra). So yea, that shit is my jam.
If they could one day play a couple of dates, play all the Acts in order with a full live orchestra AND record that shit my life would be complete.
-
Two day TDH party with all acts. Count me in :tup
-
Two day TDH party with all acts. Count me in :tup
Well they are doing the date at the Filmore on the 28th October with a full orchestra.
I think if they gain more success, and the budget that goes with it, they are totally working towards something like this.
I can only hope it will happen and that it will be somewhere close enough that I will be able to attend.
-
Actually, it was rarewaves-usa, and they sell a ton of stuff so I was surprised they sold this for so little. Maybe they just didn't understand the value of it.
Huh, I had no idea it was rare. I have it and watched it once :lol
Maybe I should sell it. I do see that Newbury Comics (great seller, bought from them many times) is selling at least one in very good condition through Amazon for $19.99.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00B4GLL0C/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
-
My Dad is a huge Beatles fan, as am I thanks to him, and he has a saying that may apply here. He always says to me "The best Beatles album is the one you are listening to." I think that holds weight with The Dear Hunter :biggrin:
-
My Dad is a huge Beatles fan, as am I thanks to him, and he has a saying that may apply here. He always used to say to me "The best Beatles album is the one you are listening to." I think that holds weight with The Dear Hunter :biggrin:
I'd say that definitely applies to Acts II - IV.
-
New single 'Light':
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/the-dear-hunter-releases-new-single-light.html (https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/the-dear-hunter-releases-new-single-light.html)
-
New single 'Light':
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/the-dear-hunter-releases-new-single-light.html (https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/08/the-dear-hunter-releases-new-single-light.html)
Goosebumps! Sometimes these simple songs can be so effective. Love
the vocal harmonies.
-
Sounds like it could have been on the Green EP from TCS (I don;t think that's just the influence of the video)
-
Light is such a beautiful song. It does belong on green, right after Things That Hide Away.
-
https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/ (https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/)
New podcast linked from their Facebook page. Casey discussing Acts I-V, I haven't listened to it yet but I think it's the first of a five part series where they discuss each Act individually. I might be wrong but if I'm not this will be really good and really in depth.
Will report back soon.
-
That podcast was really cool and worth a listen. It was 1 hour 25 minutes and was just concentrating on Act I, which was really cool. I really hope they do the podcasts for Acts II-V before the new album drops, will get me well hyped.
They talk quite a bit about the upcoming comic book for the first Act. Can't wait for that.
-
Going to check out all the podcasts eventually, but for now I'm just super psyched for the new album (coming out in just 8 days!!)
Really hope they play somewhere close to me this time around aswell, I feel like the small following in the rest of Europe made them circle around the UK quite a bit. But I'm not worried, this is the final act tour and I'm pretty confident I'll be able to see them.
-
Going to check out all the podcasts eventually, but for now I'm just super psyched for the new album (coming out in just 8 days!!)
Really hope they play somewhere close to me this time around aswell, I feel like the small following in the rest of Europe made them circle around the UK quite a bit. But I'm not worried, this is the final act tour and I'm pretty confident I'll be able to see them.
Yea, check out the podcast when you get a chance dude. Can't wait for the album, it drops the same day as the new Devin Townsend (which I have managed to hold out from listening to) so they will be all I listen to for at least a week I think!!
Really looking forward to the announcement for the European tour. I've promised myself that I will see them as many times as I possibly can on their next tour. Hopefully hit up at least 3 gigs or something. Tickets on their last tour were only £10!!!
-
That's crazy, even when you convert it to euros, I don't think I've ever been to a show that cheap apart from the free ones. And taking into account that it's probably my most favorite band at the moment it's unreal.
Wonder if they'll have some cool merchandise stuff for this tour, I rarely get band t-shirts or anything of the like but I feel like they deserve all the money they can get. Don't know if I'm alone in this but I'm not a fan of the standard "black shirt with band name/album logo" pattern.
-
That's crazy, even when you convert it to euros, I don't think I've ever been to a show that cheap apart from the free ones. And taking into account that it's probably my most favorite band at the moment it's unreal.
Wonder if they'll have some cool merchandise stuff for this tour, I rarely get band t-shirts or anything of the like but I feel like they deserve all the money they can get. Don't know if I'm alone in this but I'm not a fan of the standard "black shirt with band name/album logo" pattern.
I know what you mean dude. Last time I bought a T-shirt before the show, even though I didn't particularly like the designs they had. They were SO good live that after the show I just decided they needed more money for a performance like that. I bought Migrant again, even though I have it, and gave it to my Dad and then just gave the merch guy an extra tenner. I hope they get to the level where they can tour over here at least every two years.
-
I'm starting to get so psyched for this. The tour is going to be amazing.
Anybody doing "Story Time with Casey"?
-
I don't know if he's doing that here. But I so can't wait for the tour either.
-
I don't see any European dates on the website yet, does anybody know if they'll be coming around these parts? Thanks
-
I don't see any European dates on the website yet, does anybody know if they'll be coming around these parts? Thanks
AFAIK, they don't tour Europe - sadly...
-
Seriously?? Its the final act tour, I'll be pretty fucking disappointed if they don't tour Europe.
-
The did a short European tour like 6 months ago. They don't get over there often, but they try when they can. So word yet whether there will be a European tour this time around but it's not impossible.
-
6 months ago? Preeeetty sure that was just the UK then, I understand that theyre a pretty small band and cant afford to go through the entirety of Europe but I want to see my favorite band, just once.
-
UK... Europe.... close enough. :P
-
Less than a week to go. Excitement building...
-
Less than a week to go. Excitement building...
Yea dude. Trying not to focus on it too much!! Can't wait!!
-
https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/ (https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/)
New podcast linked from their Facebook page. Casey discussing Acts I-V, I haven't listened to it yet but I think it's the first of a five part series where they discuss each Act individually. I might be wrong but if I'm not this will be really good and really in depth.
Will report back soon.
thanks, great discussion between Casey and Alex.
The Act II episode is now up:
https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-2/
-
https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/ (https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-1/)
New podcast linked from their Facebook page. Casey discussing Acts I-V, I haven't listened to it yet but I think it's the first of a five part series where they discuss each Act individually. I might be wrong but if I'm not this will be really good and really in depth.
Will report back soon.
thanks, great discussion between Casey and Alex.
The Act II episode is now up:
https://supercreative.tv/the-dear-hunter-2/
Totally listening to this later :corn
Not long until the album drops. Counting down the hours!!
-
Hey guys: https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/09/07/the-dear-hunter-act-v-hymns-with-the-devil-in-confessional/
Rated 5/5, hype now through the roof. This blog, by the way, is the one that scrutinized all four previous Acts to give a lyrical analysis of what the story is.
-
Was just coming here to post this. I like it. I liked it more than Gloria on first listen. It feels similar to Act IV which I'm more than happy about. I really hope that Act V is a darker counterpart to Act IV. The new song has a slightly darker feel I guess and the album art is definitely darker. It could be night to Act IV's day.
Looks like I called it with the darker sounding album here. That review was incredible, can't wait for this freaking album!!
-
I hope people who preordered get their digital copy at midnight, or at least that it comes out on Spotify at midnight. Can't wait.
-
I hope people who preordered get their digital copy at midnight, or at least that it comes out on Spotify at midnight. Can't wait.
Pretty sure we will. Midnight in America is about 10:00 tomorrow morning for me I think. I need this album in my life. Tomorrow night I have a date with this album, the lyrics and some top quality ale :biggrin:
-
Being able to listen to this is going to make my day at work tomorrow much better. Very excited for this.
-
Picked up a copy at a local store, but not sure if I can find time for a listen tonight :-[
-
Picked up a copy at a local store
Me too! Starting my first listen right now, I won't be back for a while guys.
-
Hey guys: https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/09/07/the-dear-hunter-act-v-hymns-with-the-devil-in-confessional/
This review sounds really promising, I can't wait to start listening!
-
New Interview. Sounds like the next project is already in the works...
There are future releases in the pipeline that are not very far off at all—like next year, hopefully early next year.
https://substreammagazine.com/2016/09/dear-hunter-casey-crescenzo-interview/
-
Well, that last line of Regress (the obligatory Oracle intro track) does not bode well for our hero, The Boy.
-
So it's not out on Spotify yet nor have I gotten my digital copy.
Uuuughh
-
So it's not out on Spotify yet nor have I gotten my digital copy.
Uuuughh
Did you order it on iTunes? Because that became available over an hour ago.
-
Melpomene is gorgeous.
-
Haven't gotten my pre-order DL either. Casey has been doing a live Facebook Q&A for the last hour and a half and it keeps coming up.
-
According to the website Act V won't be on Spotify until next Friday.
-
I'm still awaiting my pre-order download email!! What time is it in America? :lol
-
Listening now, only on The Moon/Awake.
I hope The Boy doesn't die at the end, only to be resurrected by the singing of the townspeople, and then live happily ever after. That would be absurd.
-
SPOILERS
The consensus seems to be someone else dies on this album. The trouble is figuring out who.
Also townspeople singing him to life appears unlikely, on account of the torches and pitchforks chasing after him later on.
-
SPOILERS
The consensus seems to be someone else dies on this album. The trouble is figuring out who.
Also townspeople singing him to life appears unlikely, on account of the torches and pitchforks chasing after him later on.
My (non-spoiler) prediction a week ago was that the Boy and The Pimp both wind up dead (with The Boy killing the Pimp), and that his son winds up back at The Lake.
The Astonishing would have been better with more torches and pitchforks.
-
Listening now, only on The Moon/Awake.
Heh. Just found this thread. Love the band so much - On my first playthough as well, only at 'Cascade' - loved 'TheMoon/Awake' right from the first listen and 'Cascade' has just hit quite a groozy mid section as I type - Yeah this band are amazing!
Edit : Mr Usher - Hahaha. WTF. Brilliant.
-
I finally have my digital copy. Listening is due to commence.
-
SPOILERS
The consensus seems to be someone else dies on this album. The trouble is figuring out who.
Also townspeople singing him to life appears unlikely, on account of the torches and pitchforks chasing after him later on.
My (non-spoiler) prediction a week ago was that the Boy and The Pimp both wind up dead (with The Boy killing the Pimp), and that his son winds up back at The Lake.
The Astonishing would have been better with more torches and pitchforks.
I'm really just waiting on the Heavy Blog is Heavy analysis because I'm just confused. Isn't Hunter supposed to die in Act VI?
-
As an album it's not doing as much for me as the other 4 yet but some time will fix that.
But some of these songs are just brilliant! The Flame - The Fire series, Mr. Usher, The Most Cursed of Hands, The March, Melpomene. And my personal favorite: The Haves Have Train of Naught
Yeah this is just another stellar TDH release, no two ways about it. If you're reading this, go buy the CD already
Also, I forgot on which song this was but *spoiler, sorta I guess* I loved the The Old Haunt chorus reprisal near the end of the album, so epic
-
Nearly finished my first listen through. Just what I expected/hoped for. This sounds really strong, has some great call backs to earlier albums, unexpected sounds/styles (lounge singing anyone? :lol) and strong lyrical content. Pretty sure I'll just listen to this on repeat all night :hat
Anyone got a link to the lyrics? Can't find them anywhere.
-
Anyone got a link to the lyrics? Can't find them anywhere.
https://imgur.com/a/eYo4O
-
Anyone got a link to the lyrics? Can't find them anywhere.
https://imgur.com/a/eYo4O
You bloody beauty :tup
After having my tea and watching an Episode of Homeland I will be all over this.
Then I may re-listen through the whole of The Colour Spectrum as it's been a while since I've done that and I'm obviously in a Dear Hunter mood :biggrin:
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
-
So I've just listened through whilst reading the lyrics. I have a few thoughts that will follow, are we discussing the story with full spoilers on here? I mean, anything I say will purely be speculation as it's pretty difficult to work out what is actually going on with this new album (same as the other 4 Acts really).
I'll wait for a bit of a consensus before posting my interpretation.
-
Anyone else's initial reaction to the end of Mr. Usher is that it sounds remarkably like a part from the Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack?
This is from the soundtrack:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLeigbpMXUkYlKcypDJRIUDuyz2HtGGEk0¶ms=OAFIAVgE&v=ZxMdImpj4mk&mode=NORMAL (https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLeigbpMXUkYlKcypDJRIUDuyz2HtGGEk0¶ms=OAFIAVgE&v=ZxMdImpj4mk&mode=NORMAL)
It's from the beginning when the droids are captured by the Jawas. I'd bet it's not a coincidence. Casey is about my age, chances are he's a Star Wars nerd as most people are to some degree. Either way it's very similar :biggrin:
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
-
The Fire might just be their best song. Fuck!
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
I hope it's not actually based on a real place. I would personally prefer it to be all fictional but everything is kind of influenced/based on something, even if it's loosely based.
It's kinda cool though.
-
Okay so what does everyone think of the album? :lol fuck geography for a second.
It's very dark. Awesome to see how different it is from Act IV. Doing a track by track comparison I feel like The Moon is similar to The Old Haunt, but i really like former more. On TDH subreddit, the songs that seem to be getting the most love are The March, The Most Cursed of Hands, and Mr. Usher. So far I can say my personal favorites are The Fire (i still think this could potentially be their best song), The Moon, Melpomene.. At least right now these are probably my favorites. But yes, this album is dark. And more theatrical than the others. It's wonderful !
-
Nothing stood out on the first listen but I can tell it's going to take a few spins to reveal itself.
-
Okay so what does everyone think of the album? :lol fuck geography for a second.
It's very dark. Awesome to see how different it is from Act IV. Doing a track by track comparison I feel like The Moon is similar to The Old Haunt, but i really like former more. On TDH subreddit, the songs that seem to be getting the most love are The March, The Most Cursed of Hands, and Mr. Usher. So far I can say my personal favorites are The Fire (i still think this could potentially be their best song), The Moon, Melpomene.. At least right now these are probably my favorites. But yes, this album is dark. And more theatrical than the others. It's wonderful !
I think most albums so far have had that parallel: City Escape, The Procession, In Cauda Venenum, etc. Just like how every album's first track so far has been the Oracles on the Delphi Express singing/prophesying about what happens to Hunter next.
-
Okay so what does everyone think of the album? :lol fuck geography for a second.
It's very dark. Awesome to see how different it is from Act IV. Doing a track by track comparison I feel like The Moon is similar to The Old Haunt, but i really like former more. On TDH subreddit, the songs that seem to be getting the most love are The March, The Most Cursed of Hands, and Mr. Usher. So far I can say my personal favorites are The Fire (i still think this could potentially be their best song), The Moon, Melpomene.. At least right now these are probably my favorites. But yes, this album is dark. And more theatrical than the others. It's wonderful !
Yea it's dark and I like that. I think my faves so far are probably The Moon - Awake, Cascade, The Revival, Light and The March (love that Smiling Swine intro :heart). Granted I had already heard The Revival and Light a couple of times before listening to the album as a whole so they are up a few listens on the rest of the album.
I would say pretty much every song has something that I like in it though.
In regards to the plot, anyone know what the fuck is going on?
Spoilers
So the part where the gambler gambles against the devil and 'wins' the devils soul, who is the gambler? Is that part of the actual story of the album or a little thing that happens along side the main plot? I have no clue!!
A the end I got the impression that The Boy burnt down the Church and the Dime to fake his death (but I think he dies?), and also kill The Pimp and the Priest??? I may be way off though!
Also, I think the boy dies at the end, possibly in the fire, but leaves his son back at The Lake and the River?
The last song seems like it is The Boy entering the afterlife and saying good bye to his son possibly?
I may be way off with all this but I've pretty much always struggled to work out what's going on based solely on the lyrics :lol
-
My initial impression after one and a half listens is that it's not as good as Act IV. Thought Act IV took a few listens to really click. Definitely lots of good stuff in it though.
-
Only listened once so far, but I love this album.
-
What often astounds me about Casey is the quality of the lyrics he writes. There are already lots of lyrics that have jumped out at me after 6 listens. Lyrics in general aren't a selling point in music for me. My ear is generally drawn to the lead guitar and drums. There are exceptions though and The Dear Hunter are right at the top of that list. I LOVE the way he writes. He has clearly improved in my opinion as well. The last two albums have been top notch :hefdaddy
-
I think this might be my new favorite TDH album.
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
Total coincidence (and a good example of the kind of post that often makes me second guess the time I spend reading through the TDH subreddit...)
-
The album art for Acts 4 and 5 are so great I wish we could go back in time and have the guy illustrate for the first three.
-
The album art for Acts 4 and 5 are so great I wish we could go back in time and have the guy illustrate for the first three.
Casey said in a recent podcast that he's actually planning on doing that :biggrin:
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
Total coincidence (and a good example of the kind of post that often makes me second guess the time I spend reading through the TDH subreddit...)
That was me.
-
Well this is awkward :|
-
Yeah this album is great, indeed. Just gets better with every listen.
-
Probably my album of the year as of now.
-
Major Spoilers for each song below. Highlight to read.
Regress: The Oracles return one last time to talk about The Boy's fate. They no longer have anything to say about him and leave him to his demise knowing their is nothing else to say to him. They depart hoping the end comes to him quickly.
The Moon/Awake: The album picks right back up to where it was left off. The Boy now under the thumb of the Pimp and the Priest he recalls all the regrets and woes that he has within his thoughts. He calls for his Mother, Ms. Terri for guidance knowing she will not respond. He reflects what his younger self would think of him now in the situation he is in. He wonders if he can repair himself if he can somehow correct his wrongdoings.
Cascade: The Boy wandering The City, his city he comes to the Church at night and collapse in front of the alter and talks to God about the stress it is to be mayor. He talks about how the decisions he makes now effects everyone in the city. He is constantly being watched with eager eyes of what changes he can make with the great city. The problem is, every problem the boy corrects, there is constant criticism on his projects. He almost mocks the people. "Hate the sinner, not the sin." He stays the night at the Church.
The Most Cursed Hands/Who am I?: The Boy wakes up to the Pimp and the Priest giving a sermon to the congregation about the devil and a gambler and when you want everything, you change to something worse than what you once where. The Boy tries to figure out who he really is in the story, the devil or the gambler. The Boy realizes the only way to get out of the pimp and the priests control is to wait for the right moment. As he leaves the church, the Pimp and the Priest stops him to talk to him about the grand reopening of the Dime.
The Revival: The Dime is reopended bigger and better before becoming a casino where everyone can live the life of luxury. The brothel part of the Dime is more for the high rollers. The Boy sees the monster he has created and regrets even running for mayor. Knowing he is just fueling the enemy. Knowing he is in a position in which he cannot break free from he is in too deep with the Pimp and the Priest now.
Melpomene: Amongst the denizens of The Dime, The Boy meets her officially now amongst the crowd, Ms. Leading they interact realizing just how much time really healed them. They needed eachother, and now as they are older, The Boy loses his guard on her and forgives her.
Mr. Usher (On His Way to Town): Mr. Usher, a new player to the scene arrives to the city, after hearing about the success of the Great Dime. He wants in on it. More cunning than the Pimp and the Priest he is hired as an enforcer for the Dime and tries to find a way to take everything away from the pimp and the priest, thats when he sees The Boy. Knowing he is the mayor he deduces just how control the Pimp and the Priest has on him, he figures he can get what he wants with The Boy.
The Haves Have Naught: Mr. Usher approaches the Boy in the city, requesting to meet the Mayor of the city. Mr. Usher gives him an offer, a way out and way to kick the pimp and the priest out of the picture. They discuss the citizens of the city. As The Boy sees them as people who just try to get by and make the world just a little bit better, Mr. Usher sees them as people who are just trying to make a profit and can be used like how the boy was used. The Boy talks about the pimp and the priest wondering what made him so evil. Mr. Usher leaves the boy to think about his offer.
Light: Though the Lover is no longer is involved with the Boy, she did have a child with them. The Boy meets his son (The Child) and though The Child doesnt or couldn't understand The Boy, he hopes for his child to remember the boy as a man, who like his foreseeable future will also make mistakes and hopes he doesn't make the same mistakes he has made. He confesses everything he has done to his Child.
Gloria: The Boy has a dream of his mother giving him the courage to carry out the plan of Mr. Usher, he realizes this is the chance he needed and there is no backing down. Mr. Usher and The Boy begin their plan.
The Flame (Is Gone): Mr. Usher approaches the Pimp and the Priest and confronts him for the hypocrite that he is. Telling him that his empire will fall and though he may decieve everyone, he cannot decieve no longer when its his time to go. The Pimp and the Priest not understanding him, it buys The Boys time as he sneaks into the Dime and sets it on fire.
The Fire (Remains): The Boy finally accomplishes what Ms. Terri wanted all this time, burning the down the Dime taking the only think the Pimp and the Priest's only think he ever cared about, money. The Pimp and the Priest sees his Dime being set on fire and runs towards it. Mr. Usher gathers what he can steal from the pimp and priest and leaves the city.
The March: The citizens of the city see the Dime and flames and sees the Pimp and the Priest, realizing The Boy did this, he preaches to the crowd and exposes The Boy to who he is, what he's done and convinces The citizens that they need to get rid of such evil, a demon that has decieved the citizens. The citizens agree and corner The Boy.
Blood: The Boy admits to his deception telling the citizens that all he tried to do was really for the greater good. He casts his fake identity and sees his chance and attacks the Pimp and the Priest finally killing him ending his evil knowing that the people will come for him he accepts his fate.
A Beginning: The Boy attacked by the citzens, after witnessing the death of the pimp and the priest by his hand, they beat him until they are satisfied until they know he is dead. The citizens disperse before they can be apprehended by the police. The Boy now alone laying in the streets, barely breathing he contemplates death and what is on the other side, worried he will only meet darkness he is scared. Before his last moments however, he sees Ms. Terri, the Son, he sees the ones who cared about him. They are waiting for him near the Tree. The Boy with his last breaths leave the cruel and bitterworld knowing he will be okay. He is coming home.
-
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
Total coincidence (and a good example of the kind of post that often makes me second guess the time I spend reading through the TDH subreddit...)
That was me.
Lol, no offense meant. I find so many conflicting theories and interpretations on the subreddit that I often find it more confusing than helpful. There have been many things about TDH over the years that I have also been very very wrong about myself (which is why I no longer take any of the reddit theories too seriously until Casey has specifically confirmed them).
As for this specific one, I'm pretty sure Casey has said over the years that the there's no specific real world place that's the setting of the story. I also don't think he has any real connection to the Chicago area as far as I know. I guess it's possible that one day he just happened to be looking at a map or something and thought "hey that's a cool name", but based on his comments on the latest podcast, it sounds like the biggest reason for all the water metaphors was just the fact that he lived by a shipyard in Boston and it worked his way into the writing.
-
How did all of you get the album already? It's not out on Spotify yet.
-
How did all of you get the album already? It's not out on Spotify yet.
:yarr
-
...Amazon?
-
Yeah, I didn't pre-order this thing, because I didn't have the money this summer. I don't really do illegal downloads, so I guess I'll just wait until it's on Spotify.
-
Pre-ordered here, and got the digital download on Friday.
-
Pre-ordered here, and got the digital download on Friday.
Same. I believe it will be on Spotify the 16th.
-
Yeah, I didn't pre-order this thing, because I didn't have the money this summer. I don't really do illegal downloads, so I guess I'll just wait until it's on Spotify.
Yea, I pre-ordered and got the digital download via email. As far as I'm aware it's not on Spotify until Friday but I think you should be able to buy it in record stores??
-
I just got it as a normal download from Amazon, no pre-orders or anything.
-
@Kaos2900
I read your spoilers post. Is that just your interpretation or has that been confirmed by Casey as legit?
-
Too Early Song Rankings:
1. The Fire (Remains)
2. The Moon/Awake
3. The Flame (Is Gone)
4. The Most Cursed of Hands/Who Am I
5. The March
6. Melpomene
7. Cascade
8. Light
9. Mr. Usher (On His Way To Town)
10. Gloria
11. A Beginning
12. The Haves Have Naught
13. The Revival
14. Blood
15. Regress
Probably going to go through many changes, which is fun. Not a song here I dislike. I feel like Blood hasn't quite clicked with me yet. A Beginning I feel like hasn't as much either.
-
Right, I'm on listen #8. Everything is stepping up a level now. The lyrics are all sinking in and I'm falling deeply in love. To early to say if this can top Act IV but that's irrelevant, its still a kickass album. I'll try and rank the songs later but at the moment I love them all.
-
@Kaos2900
I read your spoilers post. Is that just your interpretation or has that been confirmed by Casey as legit?
That's from The Lake and The River, the official TDH forum. This guy who interprets the albums each cycle since the first or second one. I'm personally holding out for Heavy Blog Is Heavy, who seem to be way more on point with Casey's vision.
My booklet has the lyrics to all songs squashed on two pages. Practically unreadable.
Why is the booklet from this link different?
Don't know. The pic I posted isn't mine... just a picture floating around that somebody uploaded to the TDH subreddit.
Hey, what'd you think of this? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/51vpf3/the_act_setting_clue_it_might_explain_why_the_boy/
Total coincidence (and a good example of the kind of post that often makes me second guess the time I spend reading through the TDH subreddit...)
That was me.
Lol, no offense meant. I find so many conflicting theories and interpretations on the subreddit that I often find it more confusing than helpful. There have been many things about TDH over the years that I have also been very very wrong about myself (which is why I no longer take any of the reddit theories too seriously until Casey has specifically confirmed them).
As for this specific one, I'm pretty sure Casey has said over the years that the there's no specific real world place that's the setting of the story. I also don't think he has any real connection to the Chicago area as far as I know. I guess it's possible that one day he just happened to be looking at a map or something and thought "hey that's a cool name", but based on his comments on the latest podcast, it sounds like the biggest reason for all the water metaphors was just the fact that he lived by a shipyard in Boston and it worked his way into the writing.
No worries, I didn't think you were trying to be hurtful or anything. I admit it is kind of a random guess, but I was in Chicago a couple weekends ago and realized my hotel was on The River North (and just a bridge north of a lake, hence The Lake South). Suffice it to say, I had a sort of a 'holy shit' moment. As for Casey saying it's totally fictional, I thought he'd said the opposite, that it was based on a real place? Maybe I'm misremembering.
-
When I was listening to one of those new podcasts Casey has been featured in the other day, he mentioned something about the name of The Boy. He said something along the lines of "Everyone should have worked out the name of The Boy by now. It's really obvious."
Am I really stupid for missing this? Is it common knowledge what the name of The Boy is? If so, then how have I missed it? :loser:
-
When I was listening to one of those new podcasts Casey has been featured in the other day, he mentioned something about the name of The Boy. He said something along the lines of "Everyone should have worked out the name of The Boy by now. It's really obvious."
This wasn't in the podcast, it was in the live Facebook Q&A. Somebody asked the name of the Boy and the above quote was his response. To be honest, when I heard him say that, I assumed it was just a joke and he was messing with people, because that is exactly Casey's sense of humor, but a lot of people seem to have interpreted that to mean that The Boy's name is "Hunter" (I think at one point later in the Q&A Casey himself even referred to The Boy as Hunter).
I'm personally still not convinced that this was an actual reveal and not just a silly Casey-joke, but I seem to be in the minority, so I guess it's possible that the Boy's name really is Hunter. Maybe Casey and Alex felt like they needed to give him a name for the graphic novels? I guess we'll find out soon enough.
-
That's from The Lake and The River, the official TDH forum. This guy who interprets the albums each cycle since the first or second one. I'm personally holding out for Heavy Blog Is Heavy, who seem to be way more on point with Casey's vision.
Has Casey ever weighed on on the prognotes versions? Tbh I've been a bit out of the loop story-wise ever since Act IV came out and I've really only started catching up on everything again over the past month or so. I still haven't read through all the prognotes reviews in detail (I'm doing that right now actually), but I've hit some of them here and there. Some parts feel pretty solid but there are definitely some other parts I disagree with.
I really can't wait for the graphic novels to come out, as those will definitely clear up all the issues. I always go back and forth between how much I want to even read about interpretations of the story, as sometimes they just ended creating more confusion than anything else, especially when it comes to Act IV (Act V still TBD).
Also should be nice once people start being able to reveal what they learned during Story Time... It sounds like Casey is revealing quite a bit during those sessions.
-
When I was listening to one of those new podcasts Casey has been featured in the other day, he mentioned something about the name of The Boy. He said something along the lines of "Everyone should have worked out the name of The Boy by now. It's really obvious."
This wasn't in the podcast, it was in the live Facebook Q&A. Somebody asked the name of the Boy and the above quote was his response. To be honest, when I heard him say that, I assumed it was just a joke and he was messing with people, because that is exactly Casey's sense of humor, but a lot of people seem to have interpreted that to mean that The Boy's name is "Hunter" (I think at one point later in the Q&A Casey himself even referred to The Boy as Hunter).
I'm personally still not convinced that this was an actual reveal and not just a silly Casey-joke, but I seem to be in the minority, so I guess it's possible that the Boy's name really is Hunter. Maybe Casey and Alex felt like they needed to give him a name for the graphic novels? I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Ok yeah, that makes sense as I watched some of that live Q&A. I wasn't sure if he was serious or not. As I've only been a fan for about 2 years I didn't know if this was something that had been discussed previously and all the hardcore fans knew the name of The Boy. I think calling him Hunter is quite lame, I hope that's not the case.
My only thought was that he was actually called River and that when he sings about straying too far from the lake and the river he means straying too far from home, but also straying too far from himself and the boy he used to be. I think I prefer that to Hunter, but that's just me.
-
I'm just gonna leave this here as a reminder of how insanely intricate and well-planned out these Acts have been.
This is picture of the last postcard from the Act III deluxe version. The numbers are a code that translates to "I was his boundary. I am his purgatory. I will be his heaven."
I had a recollection of the code, but it wasn't until I just looked back through the cards about 10 minutes ago that I remembered there was also a message written underneath the code...
(https://i.imgur.com/q5Qcpxt.jpg)
-
Casey said in a recent podcast that he's actually planning on doing that :biggrin:
Yeeeeeessss! I'd love to see those.
-
That's from The Lake and The River, the official TDH forum. This guy who interprets the albums each cycle since the first or second one. I'm personally holding out for Heavy Blog Is Heavy, who seem to be way more on point with Casey's vision.
Has Casey ever weighed on on the prognotes versions?
I don't actually know. However, one thing HBIH has over the forum guy is they actually analyze the lyrics. I get the sense the forum guy is sorta improvising a bit.
-
Just an FYI that my post has not been confirmed by Casey. Found it on the intranets.
-
That's from The Lake and The River, the official TDH forum. This guy who interprets the albums each cycle since the first or second one. I'm personally holding out for Heavy Blog Is Heavy, who seem to be way more on point with Casey's vision.
Has Casey ever weighed on on the prognotes versions?
I don't actually know. However, one thing HBIH has over the forum guy is they actually analyze the lyrics. I get the sense the forum guy is sorta improvising a bit.
Well part of it is that Dormin's analysis is meant to be more of an "overview". A lot of his early interpretations came from his conversations with Casey and input from other people who had spoken to Casey (he used to be a lot more accessible in those early days). I think his later interpretations don't have quite as much input, but I believe he also revises those based on feedback.
-
And let's face it: his weak grasp on spelling, grammar and syntax make it difficult to take him too seriously. Every time I revisit that post I feel like I'm reading a Livejournal entry.
-
ACT V may be my favorite album from them. As a collection of songs, I think I prefer Act III, but as a cohesive, listen-straight-through experience, i think Act V takes it.
-
Amazon says it will take 2-5 weeks to deliver. Seeing as I don't have a permanent residency at the moment, that window doesn't work. Does anyone know if there is a distribution issue or if it is a very limited run?
-
ACT V may be my favorite album from them. As a collection of songs, I think I prefer Act III, but as a cohesive, listen-straight-through experience, i think Act V takes it.
My thoughts exactly.
-
And let's face it: his weak grasp on spelling, grammar and syntax make it difficult to take him too seriously. Every time I revisit that post I feel like I'm reading a Livejournal entry.
Lol, fair enough.
I've been thinking about it more and I think I've realized what it is I like about Dormin's version - his version is not static, and he revises it and updates it as new info comes in. I'm working through the prognotes reviews and they're definitely much more detailed and get way deeper into the story, so I guess in that sense it's inevitable that something that intricate would have to have more flaws as well.
-
And let's face it: his weak grasp on spelling, grammar and syntax make it difficult to take him too seriously. Every time I revisit that post I feel like I'm reading a Livejournal entry.
Lol, fair enough.
I've been thinking about it more and I think I've realized what it is I like about Dormin's version - his version is not static, and he revises it and updates it as new info comes in. I'm working through the prognotes reviews and they're definitely much more detailed and get way deeper into the story, so I guess in that sense it's inevitable that something that intricate would have to have more flaws as well.
Your ADHD version way upthread is my favorite summary. I need to go back and look, so see what you've said vs what was my interpretation later on.
-
I think after a few listens over the weekend of Act 5 my order of Dear Hunter albums is...
The Colour Spectrum.
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
Act 2
Migrant
Act 1
-
TCS
Act II
Act IV
Act V
Act I
Act III
Migrant
-
I tried ranking them but it's just not possible at this stage. All I know is The Color Spectrum would come in last.
-
Tough
Act V
Act III
Act IV
TCS
Migrant
Act II
Act 1
-
I'm really sure about this, but I think it'd be something like:
1. Act IV
2. Act III/Act V, just can't decide
3. Migrant
4. Act I
5. Act II
6. The Color Spectrum
-
Act V (for now)
Act IV
Act III
The Color Spectrum
Migrant
Act I
Act II
Come at me bro.
-
Act V (for now)
Act IV
Act III
The Color Spectrum
Migrant
Act I
Act II
Come at me bro.
I think my ranking would actually be closest to yours. I'd have Act IV just above V at this point and possibly The Colour Spectrum above III but it's pretty close to yours.
Well done on your taste. It's correct :biggrin:
-
Act I Graphic Novel coming soon:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKZUqWLDV8s/
-
Act I Graphic Novel coming soon:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKZUqWLDV8s/
Hell yeah.
I ordered the super deluxe, all singing, all dancing bundle of Act V and I'm pretty sure I should be getting that with it :biggrin:
-
Act V is on Spotify :caffeine:
-
AGHGHGHGHGHGH.... Apparently there is so MAJOR info being dropped at these Story Time sessions, and a lot of it suggests that a lot of people have been a lot of wrong about some parts of the story. Can't wait until this info becomes more "public"....
-
sadly, I'm not seeing the show in Minneapolis tonight. My fiancee was not okay with it, 8 days before our wedding and having to run a bunch of errands.
However, she is now okay with me seeing the 2nd Marillion show in Chicago on October 28th.
Still seems kind of unthinkable that I would miss a show in town here without another event conflicting, but I'll probably only get married once anyway.
Plus, the VIP/Story-time with Casey I imagine has been sold out for quite awhile, and there's likely no other chance to find a seat (rather than have to stand for 4+ hours).
Hopefully they'll come to Minneapolis on a 2nd leg next Year and preferably at another venue than The Fine Line, that doesn't require a VIP ticket to find a seat.
-
Ugh this album is so good.
The Flame / The Fire might just be the most epic moment in TDH history.
-
Has anyone seen the Gloria video yet?
-
Yeah just watched it. A bit wonky at times, but overall pretty cool.
-
Minneapolis show was great. If anyone is on the fence about seeing them do yourselves a favor and go. (Even if your betrothed says otherwise)
I can't get enough of Act V. Love it from start to finish. I didn't think anything would knock Fates Warning from my favorite album this year but this has done just that.
-
I'm at that stage of trying not to overplay this album too much........but it's hard.
Also trying not to fanboy too hard and start claiming album of the year too early.
It probably is though :hat
-
Has anyone seen the Gloria video yet?
I just watched it. Love all the references/scenes from the earlier Acts. I just wish they could afford a bigger budget to do this justice. It wasn't bad but it felt very amateur to me, which ultimately just left me wishing it could be done to a higher standard. Is that just me?
-
Idunno, considering the production values they've had on past videos, I thought this one was pretty spectacular.
-
Keep in mind that this is what the official video for Church and the Dime looked like:
https://youtu.be/HSm06SwNI18
-
Idunno, considering the production values they've had on past videos, I thought this one was pretty spectacular.
Yea, I mean it's better than some of their previous videos but it still could have been a LOT better. I'm not hating on it at all. I love this band so much and just wish they had a bigger following so they had the budget to make things like this even better.
It's also things like touring as well. I wish they could afford to tour outside of America more. I would pay good money to see these guys play a few nights in a row every year if they toured the UK every year. I'm lucky to live in the UK to get a tour at all!!
I think with a concept like they have so much could be done with it. I just want Casey to have enough money to do everything the way he wants to and not have to compromise over anything.
It kind of baffles me that they aren't somewhat more popular as well, they are a perfect gateway band into more progressive music. They are poppy enough to have songs that (I would imagined) appeal to the masses. I'll keep doing my bit and banging on about them to my friends until they give them a chance.
-
Yup it would be nice to see them have more success, although they really have grown a lot over the years. They finally for the very first time have an actual real live tour bus for this tour!
I'm sure Casey would love to do some more shows overseas... it's just a matter of paying for them. They're still not where they deserve to be. Thank God for Kevin Periera though... that dude literally funding the entire orchestra for Acts IV and V out of his own pocket. He was just like "Here, have an orchestra on me". Pretty cool of him.
-
Yup it would be nice to see them have more success, although they really have grown a lot over the years. They finally for the very first time have an actual real live tour bus for this tour!
I'm sure Casey would love to do some more shows overseas... it's just a matter of paying for them. They're still not where they deserve to be. Thank God for Kevin Periera though... that dude literally funding the entire orchestra for Acts IV and V out of his own pocket. He was just like "Here, have an orchestra on me". Pretty cool of him.
Yea, I'm thankful that I have managed to see this band live as there are a lot of fans who have never had the chance. Fingers crossed they will continue to grow and gain a larger fan base.
I have no idea who Kevin Periera is but I am thankful that he did that. Acts IV & V without an orchestra would not have had the same impact (that's how I feel anyway).
-
Can we all take a moment to appreciate just how amazing the Act albums are? I consider all 5 to be nearly flawless. Acts 2-4 would probably all crack my top 10 albums ever (too early to say about act 5). Now I realize I'm a big fan boy and have been since Act 2 came out, but come on... these albums are rediculously awesome.
I was really bummed I didn't get to see them play Minneapolis last weekend. I've seen them 5 times I think and they're a good live band. Hopefully they'll come around again supporting this album.
-
Alright then, I'll be the first person to come in here and say that Act V disappoints me so far, after two listens. There's a couple good songs on it (highlights are Mr. Usher, The Revival, Gloria and The March for me), but as a whole this album doesn't stand up to Act IV, let alone to their masterpiece, Act II. I know they had a huge job to do, in retaining the awesomeness of the previous albums and I sincerely hope that this is a case of the album not 'clicking with me' just yet.
The things that bug me the most are the orchestral interludes that seem completely out of place and the reprise of themes from previous albums. The latter was nice on Act IV, but here it feels like a lazy opt-out or something.
And to lighten my standpoint a little; I don't think this album is bad by any means and I'm saying this after only two listens. It's just that Act II and IV are far superior to me as of now.
-
Act V is great but I agree it's not as good as IV or II. I will say that Light and everything that follows is really good and top notch, but the album is off to a bit of a slow start and there are no major standouts in the first half. I think if you take the run of songs from Light and forward, and put those songs as an ending to Act IV after King of Swords (replacing the songs already there), it would pretty much be the perfect Act album for me. :lol
-
The things that bug me the most are the orchestral interludes that seem completely out of place and the reprise of themes from previous albums. The latter was nice on Act IV, but here it feels like a lazy opt-out or something.
Wait.... really? For me that's one of the things I love the most, and it seems like the exact opposite of laziness. I mean, the reprises are not random. They're all there for very specific reasons and are all elements of the story. I can't even imagine the amount of work and planning that must have gone into putting all the right reprises into all the right spots, and I think they add so much to helping figure out wtf is going on. For example, the reprise of Smiling Swine in the The March I think is probably meant to represent the theme of TP/P's manipulation of people who live in The City. The reprise of Melpomene at the end of The Flame re-worked as a minor key funeral dirge I think is meant to represent the death of Ms. Leading. The reprise of King of Swords in The Most Cursed of Hands... well, I'm sure that's trying to tell us something too, but I haven't figured it out yet :).
-
Yeah, like I said, I have only listened to the album twice, so those were my first thoughts. I also haven't delved into the story at all, but I can imagine that themes play a large part in the telling of the story (in which case I withhold my initial statement). The orchestral interlude pieces though are something different.
-
Yeah, I think a lot of the album is written specifically to appeal to the story side of it, and I almost feel like that's an essential part of what makes the album great, so I could certainly see how it wouldn't be as interesting if you're not immersed in the story. I also feel like it's much more of a "listen to it all at once" album rather than a "collection of great songs" album.
I suspect Act VI is going to be some sort of film or something, so I think a part of the idea behind the orchestra was also to give it a more theatrical feel.
-
Btw - If you're planning to dig into the story, it might be worth it to wait a month or so. Apparently there's a ton of stuff being revealed during the tour VIP sessions that's basically causing everybody to realize that a lot of what we had all been assuming about the story is wrong.
-
"Everything was a dream. He wakes up in A Beginning, which is basically the start of a new day."
-
Btw - If you're planning to dig into the story, it might be worth it to wait a month or so. Apparently there's a ton of stuff being revealed during the tour VIP sessions that's basically causing everybody to realize that a lot of what we had all been assuming about the story is wrong.
I think Casey is changing the interpretation of the lyrics well after the fact, just to screw with fans.
-
Lol. Some people have already suggested he's giving out different answers to the same questions at different story times just to mess with us :P.
As a LatR mod, my official position is that I don't want any Story Time spoilers getting out, but as a fan, I'm secretly hoping some more slip through :)
-
Alright then, I'll be the first person to come in here and say that Act V disappoints me so far, after two listens. There's a couple good songs on it (highlights are Mr. Usher, The Revival, Gloria and The March for me), but as a whole this album doesn't stand up to Act IV, let alone to their masterpiece, Act II. I know they had a huge job to do, in retaining the awesomeness of the previous albums and I sincerely hope that this is a case of the album not 'clicking with me' just yet.
The things that bug me the most are the orchestral interludes that seem completely out of place and the reprise of themes from previous albums. The latter was nice on Act IV, but here it feels like a lazy opt-out or something.
And to lighten my standpoint a little; I don't think this album is bad by any means and I'm saying this after only two listens. It's just that Act II and IV are far superior to me as of now.
I basically disagree with everything you just said, but on the other hand the album took a handful of listens to really sink in. Not much for me stood out on the first listen or two, whereas now I love at least half the album. I'd say this is basically as strong as Act IV but doesn't quite match up to Act III (though both IV and V are superior in the sound and orchestration departments).
But seriously some of the reprises on both Acts IV and V are absolutely majestic.
-
The one at 4:22 in Most Cursed of Hands blows my fucking mind every time.
-
I love the album from start to finish, seems like I'm in a minority here.
-
I love the album from start to finish, seems like I'm in a minority here.
I wouldn't say that. I love the album from start to finish, there are obviously songs I like more than others but there aren't any songs I dislike. I like the whole pace of the album. It's one of those albums, to me at least, that is really long but doesn't feel it at all. Act IV is totally like that for me too.
I mean ranking the Acts alone would probably go:
IV
V
III
I
II
I love them all but I definitely don't get it when people say Acts II or III are their faves. I felt Act IV was such a massive leap forward for their sound.
It's probably one of those things where it's representative of when you got into the band. Act IV is the album that really got me into this band. I had bought I, II & III at some point within the year before Act IV dropped but they didn't do a massive amount for me. Then Act IV blew my mind.
-
I realized I haven't made my opinions on Act V clear in this thread.
It's good. It's reeeeeeeeeeal good. Honestly it's one of the few records so far this year that I've really really dug the whole way through. "The March", "Light," "Gloria", and "The Most Cursed of Hands" have fast become some of my favorite TDH songs. I particularly like how on Act IV and V, the "rock opera" thing has been more fully embraced with the callbacks to previous songs and lyrics, and even though I don't know all the specifics of the story, it lends a nice cohesiveness to it all that I thought was lacking in the first 3 Acts.
Obligatory ranking:
Act II
Act IV
Act III
Act V
Act I
-
Man, the more I learn about the story the more amazing this album gets. I cannot wait until the Graphic Novels come out.
-
I think if you take the run of songs from Light and forward, and put those songs as an ending to Act IV after King of Swords (replacing the songs already there), it would pretty much be the perfect Act album for me. :lol
You're missing about half the songs on Act II.
-
I think if you take the run of songs from Light and forward, and put those songs as an ending to Act IV after King of Swords (replacing the songs already there), it would pretty much be the perfect Act album for me. :lol
You're missing about half the songs on Act II.
Well sure, but still. :P
-
I can't condone that then :biggrin:
But we could make a game out of this. Pick your favourite songs from the five act albums, line them up in an order that actually makes sense (not necessarily story-wise, but at least with regards to flow) and make the whole thing not longer than 80 minutes. Something like a personal best-of.
I'll come up with something later :)
-
I can't condone that then :biggrin:
But we could make a game out of this. Pick your favourite songs from the five act albums, line them up in an order that actually makes sense (not necessarily story-wise, but at least with regards to flow) and make the whole thing not longer than 80 minutes. Something like a personal best-of.
I'll come up with something later :)
Yea, I'd be up for that. Not sure when I'll have time to do it but maybe tomorrow evening :biggrin:
-
For me it would probably be mostly Act III, IV, and V stuff. One or two I and II songs. I don't know, we'll see.
-
I'll bite.
1. The Lake and the River
2. The Old Haunt
3. Waves
4. 1878
5. He Said He Had a Story
6. Gloria
7. The Bitter Suite I/II
8. The Bitter Suite III
9. The Bitter Suite IV
10. The Bitter Suite V
11. Light
12. His Hand Matched His Tongue
13. Red Hands
14. The Thief
15. King of Swords
16. The March
Didn't check the time so I might have gone way overboard
-
Whoa, that's a good one! I'll do one tomorrow :)
-
I'm a bit worried that I murdered the flow, I made a playlist in spotify and will listen to it when I get home though:
1. Battesimo Del Fuoco
2. The Lake South
3. City Escape
4. The Most Cursed of Hands
5. At the End of the Earth
6. Remembered
7. The Bitter Suite i and ii
8. The Bitter Suite iii
9. Mustard Gas
10. The March
11. Son
12. Father
13. Life and Death
Also haven't checked the time so I might've gone way overboard as well.
I had a hard time fitting in Act IV songs because I really wanted to open with Act I, City Escape is phenomenal. Also knew I wanted to close with Son Father Life and Death because that's like, one of my favorite album endings ever.
7. The Bitter Suite I/II
8. The Bitter Suite III
9. The Bitter Suite III
10. The Bitter Suite IV
I hope that's I/II + III + IV/V + VI, I wouldn't be too keen on hearing III twice :P
-
May brain can't comprehend the fact that neither of you have included A Night on the Town!! That is probably my favourite song of all by TDH. I know at 9 minutes it takes up a bit of space on your compilation but I couldn't leave it out.
I'm going to give it a good go tonight I think. If it works with a nice flow I am actually going to burn a load of copies and hand them out to friends until they all have at least 3 copies each!!!!
-
I left it off mainly because of the length, and the fact that I think The Lake and the River, which is the same length, is just a better song. Plus there were a few songs from Act IV I wanted on there, and if I were to put A Night on the Town on there, I might have to sacrifice 2 songs for it.
@Train of Naught - Yeah typo, my bad. :lol
-
I left it off mainly because of the length, and the fact that I think The Lake and the River, which is the same length, is just a better song. Plus there were a few songs from Act IV I wanted on there, and if I were to put A Night on the Town on there, I might have to sacrifice 2 songs for it.
@Train of Naught - Yeah typo, my bad. :lol
I see your point regarding the length. As it's my favourite song though it's definitely priority.
-
I think unlike Lake and the River, Night on the Town doesn't do its length justice. Its still an awesome song, but i can name atleast 5 songs on the album i like better that take up way less time.
Just listened to Act V (again...... im addicted help) on my way to college and im on the verge of calling it the best TDH album atm, even though its probably the hype talking. Almost cried during Light :(
-
I haven't listened to any band except TDH since Act V was released. Dear lord help me.
-
I haven't listened to any band except TDH since Act V was released. Dear lord help me.
I've managed to make some time for Devin Townsend and the other odd album but pretty much with you :biggrin:
-
I haven't listened to any band except TDH since Act V was released. Dear lord help me.
I've managed to make some time for Devin Townsend and the other odd album but pretty much with you :biggrin:
Same. :lol
I did a full listen through of all five acts yesterday at work. :metal
-
I did a full listen through of all five acts yesterday at work. :metal
Me too. Yesterday and today, couldn't do them all in one.
-
So I've drafted an Acts playlist. I'm going to give it a listen and see if I'm happy with the flow before posting. I was planning to use 3 songs from each of the Acts. I got close but ended up using 2 from Act I and 4 from Act IV.
The toughest decision I had to make was cutting Light or Melpomene!! That was difficult but Light just lost out.
-
WHAAAAAAA Light is so good
Granted, it's not on my own playlist but right now I'm just too hyped about V and couldn't justify putting half of them on there. I definitely prefer Light over Melpomene though.
On a side note, has the guest singer for The Haves Have Naught already been revealed? He sounds an awful lot like Passenger, it would be amazing if a guy that famous would work with Casey for a duet but something tells me it might just be, it's a very unique voice after all.
-
On a side note, has the guest singer for The Haves Have Naught already been revealed?
Yup. It's Gavin Castleton.
-
WHAAAAAAA Light is so good
Granted, it's not on my own playlist but right now I'm just too hyped about V and couldn't justify putting half of them on there. I definitely prefer Light over Melpomene though.
Honestly, I listened to both songs one after the other about 5 times. Whichever I was listening to I was like "This has got to stay on." I love both songs so much but I made a decision and cut Light. It was hard because I couldn't possibly cut the 4 songs from Act IV, I could've put half the album on to be honest.
The flow is flowing so far :biggrin:
-
Ok, so here goes:
1. Writing on a Wall
2. In Cauda Venenum
3. Mustard Gas
4. The Old Haunt
5. Waves
6. The Moon - Awake
7. Red Hands
8. City Escape
9. 1878
10. A Night on the Town
11. Wait
12. Smiling Swine
13. Melpomene
14. The March
15. Vital Vessels Vindicate
Pretty happy with that :corn
-
Cool! I'm still drafting mine, it's ridiculously difficult having to cut so many great tracks :lol
-
Cool! I'm still drafting mine, it's ridiculously difficult having to cut so many great tracks :lol
Yea, that took longer than I thought it would.
So many good tunes. It would look very different if I made a compilation covering all their albums.
So much good music.
-
Combine all five into one coherent album? Interesting challenge. Tough to condense 5 albums worth of story into one, and it really sucks to cut some amazing songs (particularly most of Act I, and most of the background regarding Ms. Terri and TP&TP) for the sake of it, but this is what I got:
1. Battesimo Del Fuoco
2. The Lake South
3. The Lake and the River
4. The Oracles on the Delphi Express
5. Bitter Suite 1 & 2
6. Red Hands
7. In Cauda Venenum
8. What it Means to Be Alone
9. Waves
10. The Bitter Suite IV and V
11. King of Swords
12. Ouroboros
13. Light
14. Gloria
15. A New Beginning
If we were just going by favorite songs it would look a lot different.
-
Okay, mine is actually slightly too long and pretty heavy on the Act II tracks, but here it is. Story-wise, this song order doesn't make sense whatsoever, but these are most of my favourite tracks from the five acts. It was painful having to cut some great material from Act III and IV. (I cut The Thief, Mustard Gas, At the End of the Earth and King of Swords last).
1. The Lake South
2. City Escape
3. The Procession
4. The Lake and the River
5. Waves
6. He Said He Had a Story
7. The Revival
8. The Bitter Suite I & II
9. The Bitter Suite III
10. Mr. Usher (On His Way to Town)
11. Similing Swine
12. Gloria
13. Red Hands
14. Dear Ms. Leading
15. Wait
16. The March
17. Son
18. Father
-
For the record my selection was just a compilation of my favourite songs from Acts I-V. There was no semblance of a story arc. Literally just the best songs from the 5 albums :biggrin:
But I'm happy that I managed to add a few songs that reprised with other other songs in the compilation. Like I added The Old Haunt and Smiling Swine, which were both reprised in The March, which was cool. I hope that helped bring it all together, I may have failed though.
I'm also glad I went for Vital Vessels Vindicate as the closer. It's actually kinda perfect in my opinion :biggrin:
Edit: I've had a few drinks and my comment was unclear. My compilation wasn't my favourite songs from Acts I-V, it was my favourite songs (if I limited myself to 3 songs from each album). I'll sleep easy now :biggrin:
-
I like this idea. I'm gonna start soliciting some opinions about this on LatR to see what the consensus is over there...
-
Light through A Beginning is basically the perfect half-hour stretch of music, up there in quality with Funeral - Bastard - The Death of Music - Things Beyond Things. The first half of the album is really good as well, but the second half just completely blows it away. My favourite moment right now is probably the chorus of The Flame (Is Gone), so fucking powerful.
-
My favourite moment right now is probably the chorus of The Flame (Is Gone), so fucking powerful.
I tend to disagree with the first part of your statement (mostly because I just love The Haves Have Naught and Cascade to death), but this one I fully agree with. I actually started appreciating The Fire a bit less because The Flame is such a powerful track and kinda leaves the follow-up speechless. It's still a good song but nothing compared to the first imo.
But Light has been such a special surprise for me. It bored me when it was released as a single, and even before, when they played it live and someone posted it on reddit, but in the context of the album it's so beautiful. :hefdaddy
-
My favourite moment right now is probably the chorus of The Flame (Is Gone), so fucking powerful.
Are you into the story at all (and if so, have you figured out what this song is about yet?). When you listen to it in context it's even more epic...
-
My favourite moment right now is probably the chorus of The Flame (Is Gone), so fucking powerful.
Are you into the story at all (and if so, have you figured out what this song is about yet?). When you listen to it in context it's even more epic...
Not really. This is the first TDH album that I have given any serious time of day, but now, given how much I love it, I'll probably go back and give at least the other acts a listen. There's probably no point really getting into the story without having listened to Acts I-IV extensively, but if it's going to increase my appreciation for The Flame (Is Gone), then I'm looking forward to it. :tup
-
I think knowing the story really adds a whole new level to the appreciation and understanding of the music. All the reprises seem so much more relevant, and all the connections start to reveal themselves slowly (for example, the first first song on Act I is essentially a foreshadowing of Act V). There are a couple of decent summaries of the story out there, but I think a lot of what is out there right now is wrong, and a lot of the story elements will become much clearer once this tour is over, since Casey is doing a bunch of VIP sessions where he talks about story details, but the people attending them have been asked not to share that info until the tour is over.
-
From a new interview with Casey -
... While we are on this tour on some of our off days we're actually recording music that'll go towards just a sort of standalone project released some time within the next I would say 8 months or so...
-
Nice, bring it on.
-
Jesus. They are firing on all cylinders.
-
I only just now noticed how The Most Cursed of Hands main theme is the same theme as the ending of King of Swords, that's awesome!
-
I still haven't received my Act V vinyl, should I be worried yet?
-
Me and my friends haven't either. We're a bit annoyed at this point by the lack of professionality by the site we bought them from.
-
Lots of people haven't gotten anything yet. MerchNow it terrible. Like, really, really terrible. People have been complaining like crazy.
-
Yep, still waiting on mine.
-
Glad I didn't order one then.
-
They first sent us the download link for the wrong album, then sent a really weird apology (or "apologogize" as they spelt it) email. And of course, the lateness. Yeah, they're pretty terrible.
-
FINALLY got a shipping notice for my bundle. Tracking says it should be delivered tomorrow.
-
Nothing for me yet :tdwn
I live in the UK as well so likely to be a while. What bundle did you go for?
-
What's up with these labels recently being late with shipments?
I'm gonna hopefully see if it's at FYE.
-
Nothing for me yet :tdwn
I live in the UK as well so likely to be a while. What bundle did you go for?
I think I got the "Ultimate" bundle. It was whichever one was the most expensive.
-
Nothing for me yet :tdwn
I live in the UK as well so likely to be a while. What bundle did you go for?
I think I got the "Ultimate" bundle. It was whichever one was the most expensive.
Yep, me too. It was the Act I comic book that sold it for me. Can't wait!!
-
Un-fucking-believable. My friend and I ordered our vinyls together so we could split the shipping, and it finally arrived at his place today. Only problem: only one vinyl arrived. So I guess I'll be without one.
Holy fucking christ I'm mad right now. They just can't NOT fuck up everything they do can they?
-
Un-fucking-believable. My friend and I ordered our vinyls together so we could split the shipping, and it finally arrived at his place today. Only problem: only one vinyl arrived. So I guess I'll be without one.
Holy fucking christ I'm mad right now. They just can't NOT fuck up everything they do can they?
How was it boxed? It could also be that they shipped them separate.
-
Mine bundle was finally delivered today
-
How was it boxed? It could also be that they shipped them separate.
Do they do that? Seems like a weird thing to do if it's all one order. And also the shipping price thing would make no sense if they still ship it seperately.
-
why I've kind of retired from Merchnow.
Waiting on alternatives, even if I have to wait until 2017 for the vinyl.
-
Alright.. show tonight. Can't wait to finally see them headline. Couldn't find the album in stores, so I'll have to buy it at the show.
-
Couldn't find the album in stores, so I'll have to buy it at the show.
Which is the best for the band, anyway. Have fun! :hat
-
Couldn't find the album in stores, so I'll have to buy it at the show.
Which is the best for the band, anyway. Have fun! :hat
Always. Didn't matter anyways because my laptop finally gave out. Sucks I forgot to backup my songs.
-
So this happened...
(https://i.imgur.com/dyuz15j.jpg)
-
why I've kind of retired from Merchnow.
From what I understand, at least with respect to Dear Hunter merch and pre-orders, this will not be an issue anymore going forward....
-
So this happened...
(https://i.imgur.com/dyuz15j.jpg)
Very cool. I'd love to get a large print of that map.
-
So this happened...
(https://i.imgur.com/dyuz15j.jpg)
Very cool. I'd love to get a large print of that map.
I had to buy the comic. It's pretty neat. And they were outside the venue. Casey's brother took some stuff inside for him to sign. Then he came out after a while. Asked him about some songs and he said they're kinda tired of playing church and the dime. Haha...he's so chill and laid back.
-
Lol, yeah, all 6 of them are pretty cool guys. Awesome that you got to hang out with him for a bit after the show. He hasn't been doing that as much as he used to, especially during this tour because of his throat issues.
-
I know this has been asked many a times already in this thread probably; what album should I buy first to get me locked in? I kind of am feeling a more accessible one to start...
-
Act IV will always be my recommendation.
-
Act IV will always be my recommendation.
+1
Act IV is a masterpiece :hefdaddy
-
Especially if accessibility is what you're after.
In other news, my friend emailed MerchNow about the missing Act V vinyl and they said they'd send one. Which is cool, I guess, I just think it would have been cooler had they not messed up in the first place.
-
why I've kind of retired from Merchnow.
From what I understand, at least with respect to Dear Hunter merch and pre-orders, this will not be an issue anymore going forward....
So since Casey mentioned this publicly on a Twitch Stream last night, I guess I can now elaborate: Act V was TDH's last album with Equal Vision, and they're not going back to them, which also means that they're done with MerchNow (since it's owned by Equal Vision).
-
Don't think it has been announced in this thread so far, but this sounds pretty cool:
https://www.twitch.tv/theattack/v/96976551
The Attack interviewed Casey and he revealed that Act IV and V's orchestral pieces will be re-mastered into a standalone release. Not sure if it can live up to either album but it should be interesting nonetheless.
-
Don't think it has been announced in this thread so far, but this sounds pretty cool:
https://www.twitch.tv/theattack/v/96976551
The Attack interviewed Casey and he revealed that Act IV and V's orchestral pieces will be re-mastered into a standalone release. Not sure if it can live up to either album but it should be interesting nonetheless.
That does sound interesting. I'd give it a go.
I STILL haven't received my deluxe bundle yet (haven't even had any email to say it's shipped or anything). Has anyone else in the UK, or outside of America, received theirs?
-
So for all y'all who are into the "story" part of the Acts albums, now that the tour is over, I've finally publicly posted the massive amounts of "Story Time" info that I've been gathering over the past few months. Tons of juicy info from Acts IV and V in particular, all available here:
https://www.lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=3881
-
Will be all over that later on tonight :biggrin:
Cheers :tup
-
So for all y'all who are into the "story" part of the Acts albums, now that the tour is over, I've finally publicly posted the massive amounts of "Story Time" info that I've been gathering over the past few months. Tons of juicy info from Acts IV and V in particular, all available here:
https://www.lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=3881
Ok, so that was a great read. So much cool information. I'm stuck between wanting to know every detail and wanting there to be some mystery. Want to completely listen through all the albums now.....again :lol
These guys are another level!!
-
I've asked before, but are there others, like me, still awaiting their preorder bundles? I ordered the super deluxe on but i still no email or anything about it??
-
So for all y'all who are into the "story" part of the Acts albums, now that the tour is over, I've finally publicly posted the massive amounts of "Story Time" info that I've been gathering over the past few months. Tons of juicy info from Acts IV and V in particular, all available here:
https://www.lakeandtheriver.com/index.php?showtopic=3881
Ok, so that was a great read. So much cool information. I'm stuck between wanting to know every detail and wanting there to be some mystery. Want to completely listen through all the albums now.....again :lol
These guys are another level!!
If you're craving more detail, that's what the graphic novels will provide :)
-
That graphic novel is so good.
-
Well the Act I graphic novel should be coming in my Act V deluxe bundle :biggrin:
-
Fuck yea!! It finally came :biggrin: I will be reading the graphic novel tonight and spinning the vinyl when I get home from work tomorrow morning :metal
Can't wait!! Some seriously cool goodies with the deluxe bundle :tup
-
This cd is still kicking my butt. I've got new cds from Devin Townsend, Alter Bridge, Neal Morse and now Metallica and all I want to do is go back to this gem. This is the best cd I've heard in several years.
-
This cd is still kicking my butt. I've got new cds from Devin Townsend, Alter Bridge, Neal Morse and now Metallica and all I want to do is go back to this gem. This is the best cd I've heard in several years.
After Act IV obviously :lol
It's likely to be my album of the year. TDH are just the whole package for me. I'm still sat here waiting for them to announce a European tour!!
-
I'm still sat here waiting for them to announce a European tour!!
Me too man, really want to see this band live
-
I'm still sat here waiting for them to announce a European tour!!
Me too man, really want to see this band live
I've only seen them once before but they were so good!! I've promised myself that I will make it to multiple dates next time they play the UK. It will be coming soon, I'm sure of it!!
-
I'm super stoked for their next release... it's gonna be pretty unique. Don't think I've ever seen another band do exactly what they're planning to do...
-
I'm super stoked for their next release... it's gonna be pretty unique. Don't think I've ever seen another band do exactly what they're planning to do...
What's up next then?
-
:-X
-
What do you know and how do you know it? Come on you can tell us. We won't tell anyone else.
-
Lol, can't say too much right now, for reasons that will become clearer once it's announced, but if you dig deeply enough in the TDH subreddit there are some passing references to it that arose from a temporary Instagram spoiler which has since been edited out. As for how I know... I was lucky enough to play a small role in its creation. :D
-
Damn I'm excited then! The only thing I can really think of right now is a more electronic album because I know Casey's favorite Color to write was Indigo and he said he'd wanna go that route again, but who knows if he means now or later.
and ZeppDT, you've got me excited. I lurk the subreddit all the time. Interesting you say you don't think you've seen any other band follow this path.
-
Lol, can't say too much right now, for reasons that will become clearer once it's announced, but if you dig deeply enough in the TDH subreddit there are some passing references to it that arose from a temporary Instagram spoiler which has since been edited out. As for how I know... I was lucky enough to play a small role in its creation. :D
I'll just have to get the truth out of you using beer and wings...
-
I like the sound of that :D
-
So at this point, what would y'all say is your favorite song from Act V, how does it rank with the other acts, and what is your overall favorite song from the band? I'll start:
The Fire (Remains) is my favorite song from Act V still.
ACT IV
ACT III
ACT V
ACT II
ACT I
and my favorite song from the band is At The End of The Earth. Don't think I've ever heard a more beautiful song.
-
I think Most Cursed of Hands/Who Am I is my favorite from Act V. And favorite from the band ever? Man, that's tough. I'll have to think about that.
-
My favorite TDH song has changed quite often but for the past half year At the End of the Earth seems to have established itself as the best TDH song ever in my rankings too, it's so good.
Favorite from Act V, too, is The Most Cursed of Hands/Who Am I.
Album rankings (not 100% sure):
Act IV
Act V
Act II
Act III
Act I
-
Don't even know if I can pick a favourite Act V song, possibly The Moon - Awake or Melpomene.
Favourite all time TDH song, probably still A Night on the Town, I just love it. Although, I can't stop listening to Home at the moment, really love that song.
My album ranking is actually probably the same as Train's at this point.
-
My favorite TDH song has changed quite often but for the past half year At the End of the Earth seems to have established itself as the best TDH song ever in my rankings too, it's so good.
Yes sir. :tup
-
Can't get enough of this band right now. So far I've only really digested Act II and IV, will need some time before I can pass judgement on the other acts. Act I is by far the weakest by first impression though.
-
Can't get enough of this band right now. So far I've only really digested Act II and IV, will need some time before I can pass judgement on the other acts. Act I is by far the weakest by first impression though.
It was great for me to discover this band. I haven't obsessed about a band like this for a few years. They really are great. I wouldn't say any of the Acts are weak to be honest. There is a clear progression in the music, Casey's talent and the budget for what can be spent on recording the albums (Orchestration etc). I love the ambition and can appreciate everything Casey was trying to do and where he was at the time of recording.
Then in between all this you have The Color Spectrum!! I love it and think it is vastly underrated. Some of my favourite all time TDH songs are from TCS!
-
... and the budget for what can be spent on recording the albums (Orchestration etc)...
Just a minor point, but this might be a bit misleading. The orchestra for Acts IV and V was paid for entirely out of the pocket of Kevin Pereira. There was no official budget available for the orchestra and they were gonna just not do it, but then Kevin was like "here, have some money".
-
Kevin Pereira :tup
I guess if you have the money. I used to say about Bend Sinister, if I won the Powerball, I'd fund a tour for them. Some people actually love this music and have the money to make a difference.
-
... and the budget for what can be spent on recording the albums (Orchestration etc)...
Just a minor point, but this might be a bit misleading. The orchestra for Acts IV and V was paid for entirely out of the pocket of Kevin Pereira. There was no official budget available for the orchestra and they were gonna just not do it, but then Kevin was like "here, have some money".
I had actually read that on this thread. So even if the money wasn't in the budget it's likely that Kevin Pereira may have offered that money due to how the band had progressed and developed. Like, he may not have offered that money after hearing Act I alone. But by the time Act IV/V was ready to be recorded he'd heard Acts I-III, plus TCS and Migrant, and decided it was money well spent. I dunno, just my opinion.
-
To be honest I couldn't imagine Act IV without the orchestra. That's what gives it it's unique sound.
-
... and the budget for what can be spent on recording the albums (Orchestration etc)...
Just a minor point, but this might be a bit misleading. The orchestra for Acts IV and V was paid for entirely out of the pocket of Kevin Pereira. There was no official budget available for the orchestra and they were gonna just not do it, but then Kevin was like "here, have some money".
I had actually read that on this thread. So even if the money wasn't in the budget it's likely that Kevin Pereira may have offered that money due to how the band had progressed and developed. Like, he may not have offered that money after hearing Act I alone. But by the time Act IV/V was ready to be recorded he'd heard Acts I-III, plus TCS and Migrant, and decided it was money well spent. I dunno, just my opinion.
Gotcha. They've definitely expanded and progressed since Day 1, so I didn't mean to suggest that there haven't been improvements. I believe Pereira has been a fan since pretty early on. I remember years ago he gave them what I believe is still their one and only television appearance when he brought them to play on Attack of the Show right around the time TCS was being finished.
-
(https://i.imgur.com/W4lNrdu.jpg)
ahhh!!
-
Interesting!
-
Found a comment on the Reddit page:
"Guess its that project with recording in peoples houses."
I'm starting to wonder if this is what ZeppDT was talking about. :corn
Did they record in your guest bathroom??
-
maybe if her record label allows it, 1 of those houses will be Kimbra's.
-
I'm interested in the possibility of a Jake/Smoky guest appearance...
-
Did they record in your guest bathroom??
This is a question I can definitively answer with a no. :D
-
I was really hoping today's announcement would be the thing I previously alluded to, but it's actually...
https://www.thedearhuntersummercamp.com
-
maybe if her record label allows it, 1 of those houses will be Kimbra's.
That would have been pretty epic, but I have a strong sense that this did not happen.
-
Okay this is pretty awesome. I'm actually very tempted. Graduation gift perhaps ? :lol
-
Coincidentally I'll be arriving in New York the day before this starts hahah. I don't know if I'll be able to do this but it would be really fun.
-
That camp sounds like so much fun...I wish I could do it.
-
Got hooked into the band. As I asked somewhere in this thread with where to start, I did go Act IV. But then I wanted to start from the beginning, so I can follow the story along (and get the separate albums). I dig Act I, so I have no doubts this is going to be an awesome journey.
Hopefully I can get through it all before Act VI!
-
Got hooked into the band. As I asked somewhere in this thread with where to start, I did go Act IV. But then I wanted to start from the beginning, so I can follow the story along (and get the separate albums). I dig Act I, so I have no doubts this is going to be an awesome journey.
Hopefully I can get through it all before Act VI!
If you dig Act I, Act II and III will make you ejaculate. :biggrin:
-
Hopefully I can get through it all before Act VI!
That won't be a problem. Act VI is a long time away. It's also not going to be an album. No word on what format it will take, but the strongest rumors seem to be trending towards some form of film.
-
probably worth bumping this topic as well given some fans may not read the Coheed thread.
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/823960756844576768
We are excited to announce that we will be heading out on the road this spring with @coheedandcambria! Tickets are on sale January 27th at 10 AM (Local time). #Neverender2017 ???????
???????
4/11 The Showbox Seattle, WA
4/13 Roseland Theater Portland, OR
4/14 Fox Theater Oakland, CA
4/15 Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, CA
4/17 The Observatory Santa Ana, CA
4/18 Observatory North Park San Diego, CA
4/19 The Marquee Tempe, AZ
4/22 The Complex Salt Lake City, UT
4/23 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
4/25 Stubb’s Waller Creek Ampitheater Austin, TX
4/26 House of Blues Dallas, TX
4/27 House of Blues Houston, TX
4/30 Jannus Live St Petersburg, FL
5/2 Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
5/3 Marathon Music Works Nashville, TN
5/5 Terminal 5 New York, NY
5/6 The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD
5/9 Blue Hills Bank Pavilion Boston, MA
5/10 The Fillmore Philadelphia, PA
5/11 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
5/13 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
5/15 The Pageant St Louis, MO
5/16 Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland Kansas City, MO
5/18 Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA
5/19 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL
-
new interview with Casey from The Prog Report.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltjiFhuSYhE
-
Awesome! My favorite Coheed album being performed and The Dear Hunter being my favorite band, this will be fun. Bought 2 tickets for Atlanta
-
Just listened through all of the Acts again for the first time in a while and I have confirmed that IV is far and away my favorite. I'd probably rank them as follows though they are all great.
IV
V
III
II
I
-
Just listened through all of the Acts again for the first time in a while and I have confirmed that IV is far and away my favorite. I'd probably rank them as follows though they are all great.
IV
V
III
II
I
Place II above III and I'm with you. IV is my favourite by a good margin too, although I still love V a lot!
-
III
V
IV
I
II
II is great but it has a lot of songs I'm not very keen on.
-
Never really listened to TDH but I stumbled upon them on Spotify and now i'm deeply hooked on Act V. :tup
Can't wait to check out their disco.
-
Just bought Act V because I wanted to listen to them in my car. Really diggin this album because I feel they're a great mix between a bunch of bands I like. It's like you blend Porcupine Tree, Haken, Muse and Keane together and you get The Dear Hunter. :tup
-
I don't see the Haken and Muse similarity at all.
-
Just bought Act V because I wanted to listen to them in my car. Really diggin this album because I feel they're a great mix between a bunch of bands I like. It's like you blend Porcupine Tree, Haken, Muse and Keane together and you get The Dear Hunter. :tup
Keane? As in "Somewhere Only We Know" Keane? Or is there another Keane?
-
Still hands down my #1 DTF discovery, like it's not even close. They are just flawless as far as I'm concerned. Casey can do no wrong.
-
I don't see the Haken and Muse similarity at all.
Just small fragments in the songs here and there.
Just bought Act V because I wanted to listen to them in my car. Really diggin this album because I feel they're a great mix between a bunch of bands I like. It's like you blend Porcupine Tree, Haken, Muse and Keane together and you get The Dear Hunter. :tup
Keane? As in "Somewhere Only We Know" Keane? Or is there another Keane?
Yea some melodies reminded me of them actually, thinking of the album Perfect Symmetry.
-
https://twitter.com/CaseyCrescenzo/status/899392419577249792
"...few things are as rewarding/relieving as finishing vocals for a record. I am relieved."
very curious, but only a few vague guesses on what this could be for.
-
Fingers crossed for a TDH non-Act album I guess?
-
TREOS reunited with Casey and they're finally putting out their third album? :corn
-
Fingers crossed for a TDH non-Act album I guess?
Casey confirmed it's not act VI.
Still excited as fuck! :omg:
-
Unfortunately I don't have a source for this, but I thought I remember him saying he always had a great connection with the Indigo EP and that he could see himself doing more with that style of music. This could be that.
-
I wouldn't mind that. Indigo is one of my favorites from TCS.
-
he mentioned going for writing a full album like Indigo in a Facebook chat in 2016.
-
Really hype for anything they put out.
-
by the way, he just became a father.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYmbxIgtx5/
-
I feel like I'm the only person who didn't care for indigo at all. I sincerely hope he doesn't do a full album in that style.
-
I feel like I'm the only person who didn't care for indigo at all. I sincerely hope he doesn't do a full album in that style.
I wouldn't say that I didn't care for it but I prefer Green, Yellow, Blue, White, Orange and Black WAAAAAAYYYYYYYY more.
-
I feel like I'm the only person who didn't care for indigo at all. I sincerely hope he doesn't do a full album in that style.
I think my order would be this, the ones in brackets are at the same level.
{Green, Yellow, Violet} > Blue > {Red, Black, Indigo} > White > Orange.
-
Tour this Fall with THE FAMILY CREST!!!!!!!!
(no Minnesota date unfortunately for myself and lordixor. I may try and travel though..Chicago or another location. Wife permission may factor-in).
But even I don't, I'm just really happy to see The Family Crest go on tour with them. I really love The Family Crest, and could easily see The Dear Hunter fans enjoying them.
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/907637226036649984
We will be heading out on the road this winter with @TheFamilyCrest & @VAVAenvivo! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Where will we see you?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJiTLgtVAAA9cFN.jpg)
-
EP coming 12/1/17
The brand new EP 'All Is As All Should BE' will be released on December 1st 2017 via Cave and Canary Goods.
more there:
https://thedearhunter.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nj5mZJ8Goo
-
Sounds awesome.
-
...with one of the tracks having been recorded at El Casa de ZeppelinDT!
-
...with one of the tracks having been recorded at El Casa de ZeppelinDT!
Track 2, Blame Paradise (0:10 ~ 0:20 in the promo video).
Some pics from the day of recording: https://imgur.com/a/M4MsR
:hat
-
Awesome! :tup
-
It's so nice when something like this comes out of nowhere and surprises you. Everything these guys do is just an instant buy for me. As always, hyped!
-
Very cool.
-
...with one of the tracks having been recorded at El Casa de ZeppelinDT!
Track 2, Blame Paradise (0:10 ~ 0:20 in the promo video).
Some pics from the day of recording: https://imgur.com/a/M4MsR
:hat
That is so cool! How did this come about?
-
...with one of the tracks having been recorded at El Casa de ZeppelinDT!
Track 2, Blame Paradise (0:10 ~ 0:20 in the promo video).
Some pics from the day of recording: https://imgur.com/a/M4MsR
:hat
That is so cool! How did this come about?
The entire thing was done in fans' homes. That was pretty much all Casey's idea. He wanted to make it a real fan-based EP and wanted to bring fans into the whole process. The idea was that they'd pick 6 or 7 longtime fans, and each fan would come up with a lyrical theme and select a general song style, and then the band would write a song based around those prompts. I've been a TDH fan for like 10 years and have gone to probably 30-40 shows starting in 2007 when they were playing to room of like 15-20 people, and I also got to be one of the hosts during his acoustic house show tour in 2010, so I've gotten to know Casey and most of the rest of the band pretty well over the years. I also happen to live relatively close to New York City, which was one of the stops on their last tour, which was when they recorded this (on off days between shows). So one day last summer I got an e-mail from Casey asking me to call him, so I did, and he explained the idea to me and asked me if I'd be interesting in being a part of it. I obviously said yes. And that was it. I can't wait to hear the full song (they only did the instrumentals in-house. The lyrics were written and recorded after the fact).
-
Wow, just wow. That must have been amazing. I mean fans like you clearly deserve an experience like that. So cool and one of the many, many reasons I love TDH, they do things like this.
-
Any ETA on a release for this? I love this band.
-
1st of December I think. It's all on their website, check it out.
-
New behind the scenes video: https://youtu.be/PQ-7SuMfM1o
-
That's a cool idea, sounds like something Foo Fighters would do. Can't wait for this release!
-
...with one of the tracks having been recorded at El Casa de ZeppelinDT!
Track 2, Blame Paradise (0:10 ~ 0:20 in the promo video).
Some pics from the day of recording: https://imgur.com/a/M4MsR
:hat
That is so cool! How did this come about?
The entire thing was done in fans' homes. That was pretty much all Casey's idea. He wanted to make it a real fan-based EP and wanted to bring fans into the whole process. The idea was that they'd pick 6 or 7 longtime fans, and each fan would come up with a lyrical theme and select a general song style, and then the band would write a song based around those prompts. I've been a TDH fan for like 10 years and have gone to probably 30-40 shows starting in 2007 when they were playing to room of like 15-20 people, and I also got to be one of the hosts during his acoustic house show tour in 2010, so I've gotten to know Casey and most of the rest of the band pretty well over the years. I also happen to live relatively close to New York City, which was one of the stops on their last tour, which was when they recorded this (on off days between shows). So one day last summer I got an e-mail from Casey asking me to call him, so I did, and he explained the idea to me and asked me if I'd be interesting in being a part of it. I obviously said yes. And that was it. I can't wait to hear the full song (they only did the instrumentals in-house. The lyrics were written and recorded after the fact).
Really cool story.
May I ask what your request was?
-
Sure.
The lyrical prompt I sent was:
"Information Overload ... It's basically the concept that we are constantly being inundated with a seemingly never-ending stream of information coming at us all day, every day from all angles. It also generally encompasses the idea that this volume of information is far too much for us to be able to process in any meaningful way, and we also tend to be very bad at evaluating how much of it is reliable and how much of it is just useless noise (or worse, intentionally deceptive or bad information), so we're often either left in a state of feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to keep up with everything we think we should know, or we think we're effectively absorbing it but really we just have a very superficial level knowledge on a broad range of things, but very little of it has any real quality or depth."
As for song style, I chose:
"The general style that you took on the Black EP on TCS. Partly because I think it fits the subject, and partly because I just loved that sound and would love to hear more along those lines."
I haven't heard the final product yet, but I believe the song based on my prompt is "Blame Paradise"
-
New story with more background info: https://medium.com/@therealTDH/all-is-as-all-should-be-ad3ea9cc4683
-
Nice article. Its cool that he had this idea. Wish I could see them live
-
caseycrescenzo For those of you wonderful people who are interested in hearing it, our song “The Right Wrong” from All Is As All Should Be is streaming a day before its single release tomorrow. Head to thedearhunter.com! @therealtdh
https://thedearhunter.com
-
Cool song! This band is great, can't wait!
-
I like it a lot.
-
yeah on YouTube now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZgN3XwsURU&t=0s
-
The Right Wrong (Antone Bartolotta's song)
** The following is an excerpt from our vinyl booklet.
Antone’s memory is incredible, in that regard. Whenever we see each other, if we get nostalgic, I can always count on his ability to recall the details I don’t. I would imagine, that sort of strength of memory would have contributed a great deal to the subject matter he chose for “The Right Wrong”.
“The whole idea for my song always goes back to my daughter. It was a very small choice at the time, because I was 17- trying to figure out where I would go to college… I got accepted to University of Madison…as well as UW Whitewater, which is where I ended up going… which was a smaller public college. I never really knew exactly which path to take, as far as that went, but that little choice to pick Whitewater, when I was 17, affected a gigantic part of my life: between the friends I have, meeting Bella’s mother, etc… So, that one choice didn’t cause me to have my child, but it allowed me the opportunity to have her - and without doing that, I may never have had her- which is a terrifying thought.”
-
After listening on Act V for some time, I thought I would backtrack a bit since i'm pretty new to TDH. So I have since a couple of days been deep into Act IV and I must say the album is growing steadily for me, some really great musical moments on this album. Some tracks that stand out so far: Waves, At the end of the Earth, A Night on the Town (I love the last part), The Congregation the Sermon in the Silt. When King of Swords came on I had to check what band I was listening to :lol but that's what I love about this band.
Btw, do they have a habit of reusing themes or melodies from previous albums because I noticed that the last motive at 5:08 in Ouroboros is used a couple of times in Who Am I on Act V, I thought that was pretty neat.
-
After listening on Act V for some time, I thought I would backtrack a bit since i'm pretty new to TDH. So I have since a couple of days been deep into Act IV and I must say the album is growing steadily for me, some really great musical moments on this album. Some tracks that stand out so far: Waves, At the end of the Earth, A Night on the Town (I love the last part), The Congregation the Sermon in the Silt. When King of Swords came on I had to check what band I was listening to :lol but that's what I love about this band.
Btw, do they have a habit of reusing themes or melodies from previous albums because I noticed that the last motive at 5:08 in Ouroboros is used a couple of times in Who Am I on Act V, I thought that was pretty neat.
Acts IV and V in particular reuse a lot of themes from previous albums.
-
After listening on Act V for some time, I thought I would backtrack a bit since i'm pretty new to TDH. So I have since a couple of days been deep into Act IV and I must say the album is growing steadily for me, some really great musical moments on this album. Some tracks that stand out so far: Waves, At the end of the Earth, A Night on the Town (I love the last part), The Congregation the Sermon in the Silt. When King of Swords came on I had to check what band I was listening to :lol but that's what I love about this band.
Btw, do they have a habit of reusing themes or melodies from previous albums because I noticed that the last motive at 5:08 in Ouroboros is used a couple of times in Who Am I on Act V, I thought that was pretty neat.
Acts IV and V in particular reuse a lot of themes from previous albums.
Yea that was what I thought, haven't listen to Act IV enough to notice everything. :tup
-
Btw, do they have a habit of reusing themes or melodies from previous albums because I noticed that the last motive at 5:08 in Ouroboros is used a couple of times in Who Am I on Act V, I thought that was pretty neat.
Yes, but only for the Acts. There is a LOT of that going on. It's a continuing story, and the idea is really meant to add context to the sections (e.g., signaling that one part of a particular song is somehow related to another part of another song). There's a great YouTube video that captures quite a few of these. Trying to spot hidden reprises is one of the favorite pastimes of the hardcore TDH fans.
https://youtu.be/I17haL7TOnY
-
Another new behind-the-scenes video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbh0KGFF-ca/
-
Sounds cool. That's the one recorded at your place right?
-
Yup. You can see me in the background in a couple of shots.
-
Btw, do they have a habit of reusing themes or melodies from previous albums because I noticed that the last motive at 5:08 in Ouroboros is used a couple of times in Who Am I on Act V, I thought that was pretty neat.
Yes, but only for the Acts. There is a LOT of that going on. It's a continuing story, and the idea is really meant to add context to the sections (e.g., signaling that one part of a particular song is somehow related to another part of another song). There's a great YouTube video that captures quite a few of these. Trying to spot hidden reprises is one of the favorite pastimes of the hardcore TDH fans.
https://youtu.be/I17haL7TOnY
Exactly what I was looking for, thx for sharing!
-
New video for "Blame Paradise". Time to get weird!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0lLxOvOpco
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
per turntable in storage, I'm gonna have to wait until the download comes on Friday.
edit: John Malkovich?
-
New video for "Blame Paradise". Time to get weird!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0lLxOvOpco
:rollin
brilliant
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
per turntable in storage, I'm gonna have to wait until the download comes on Friday.
edit: John Malkovich?
I actually haven't even seen the write-up for my own song yet. Casey is making up special packages for the 6 of us, so I didn't pre-order the album and won't have a physical copy until the Brooklyn show on December 13th. :o
-
I am so confused.
-
I am so confused.
Not sure if this will make things better or worse, but...
“Blame Paradise”, inspired by a prompt from Chris Lund, is about information overload- the increasingly difficult task of weeding out the nonsense and mistruths we are bombarded with in our every day. We knew if we were to do a video, it would have to take a similar approach to the way it made the viewer feel, and thus, what started as a simple text exchange between Erez and I, attempting to make each other laugh at the increasing ridiculousness of the idea, has turned into this music video.
We first collaborated on the video for “Gloria”. Erez reached out to me with the goal of representing the world within Acts I-V, and after speaking only a handful of times, we found a creative kinship, and have since begun to develop a seemingly endless list of future projects.
With “Blame Paradise”, we are releasing our first venture as co-writers/directors, having developed the project in full, together, from start to finish. As ridiculous as this video may seem, it is truly a labor of love (I stress labor, with us both having amassed hundreds of hours of work in post alone), and it would mean everything to us both if you would share this video with anyone looking to enjoy an entertaining 6 minutes of Tomato and meringue fueled high school space odyssey.
Thank you so much for viewing, and have a pleasant today.
Casey
-
I am so confused.
Not sure if this will make things better or worse, but...
“Blame Paradise”, inspired by a prompt from Chris Lund, is about information overload- the increasingly difficult task of weeding out the nonsense and mistruths we are bombarded with in our every day. We knew if we were to do a video, it would have to take a similar approach to the way it made the viewer feel, and thus, what started as a simple text exchange between Erez and I, attempting to make each other laugh at the increasing ridiculousness of the idea, has turned into this music video.
We first collaborated on the video for “Gloria”. Erez reached out to me with the goal of representing the world within Acts I-V, and after speaking only a handful of times, we found a creative kinship, and have since begun to develop a seemingly endless list of future projects.
With “Blame Paradise”, we are releasing our first venture as co-writers/directors, having developed the project in full, together, from start to finish. As ridiculous as this video may seem, it is truly a labor of love (I stress labor, with us both having amassed hundreds of hours of work in post alone), and it would mean everything to us both if you would share this video with anyone looking to enjoy an entertaining 6 minutes of Tomato and meringue fueled high school space odyssey.
Thank you so much for viewing, and have a pleasant today.
Casey
I'd actually read that first. I don't feel that it adequately prepared me.
-
Haha...Don't know what to say other than..."Stay in School"
-
That video was quite entertaining! Nice job with the prompt, Chris! Can't believe that all originated from an idea you provided to them, lol.
-
So when is this EP out in the UK? (or is it already).
-
So when is this EP out in the UK? (or is it already).
Friday as far as I know. I'm struggling to find where to buy it though. I didn't want to order it from their website as the shipping made it way too expensive. I'm happy with just getting the digital files but don't really want to use iTunes (as the artist doesn't get so much of the money). However they don't have a Bandcamp page.
I'm happy to use Spotify for the moment but I'd still like to get the digital files. Any suggestions?
-
I don't think you can get this anywhere but their website.
-
So when is this EP out in the UK? (or is it already).
Friday as far as I know. I'm struggling to find where to buy it though. I didn't want to order it from their website as the shipping made it way too expensive. I'm happy with just getting the digital files but don't really want to use iTunes (as the artist doesn't get so much of the money). However they don't have a Bandcamp page.
I'm happy to use Spotify for the moment but I'd still like to get the digital files. Any suggestions?
You can normally get their mp3s through Amazon (and indeed the disc, if it's distributed here).
-
It might turn up on Google on or after the release date.
-
Holy Moly the setlist of the tour is epictacular.
-
I really wish they were coming to Minneapolis on this tour. I really enjoy The Family crest, who they're touring with and it would have been fun to see them together.
-
I really wish they were coming to Minneapolis on this tour. I really enjoy The Family crest, who they're touring with and it would have been fun to see them together.
yeah I hear ya. I'm happy The Family Crest are getting that kind of exposure (and TDH vice versa I suppose to TFC fans).
For What It is Worth, I am really excited at least to see Typhoon in Minneapolis in January.
-
Why is the new album not on Spotify yet? :censored :censored :censored
-
Why is the new album not on Spotify yet? :censored :censored :censored
Waiting for more than 10 hours already...
-
Holy Moly the setlist of the tour is epictacular.
That is an incredible setlist. Lots of songs that haven’t been played very much and no Mustard Gas or He Said He Had A Story which are played way too damn much.
-
Why is the new album not on Spotify yet? :censored :censored :censored
Waiting for more than 10 hours already...
I just downloaded it off iTunes as I couldn't wait any longer. It was only £2.99! Bargain.
Listening will commence on my way to work, in 10 minutes :heart
-
Why is the new album not on Spotify yet? :censored :censored :censored
Waiting for more than 10 hours already...
I just downloaded it off iTunes as I couldn't wait any longer. It was only £2.99! Bargain.
Listening will commence on my way to work, in 10 minutes :heart
Same here. Although I'm listening at work, I'd avoided listening to any of the tracks before as I like to come to an album as fresh as possible. So two tracks in 'The Right Wrong' was pretty TDH by numbers (which is fine). 'Blame Paradise' sounded great, big chorus with cool harmonies - reminded me of the disco style track on ACT 4.
-
Admist in the hype for the EP, me being a TDH newbie I can't stop listening on Act 4. Was suppose to move along to Act 3 at this point. :)
-
Track 3 kind off passed me by, a ballad I believe. Track 4 'Shake Me' was an instant great, reminded me of the song style of the poppy Yellow EP. Track 5 'Witness Me' was confusing on one listen, started cool - but the last minute of got quite repetitive. Track 6 is a lighters in the air, power ballad (like Home) pretty cool.
-
Yep just bought the files of their bandcamp, not waiting for Spotify anymore either :metal
-
Admist in the hype for the EP, me being a TDH newbie I can't stop listening on Act 4. Was suppose to move along to Act 3 at this point. :)
That's because Act IV is their masterpiece and just on a different level :hefdaddy
-
FFS iTunes is the biggest piece of shit. Completely unable to buy the album for some reason. And not available in the UK anywhere else, except through bandcamp but it's poor value doing that in Dollars or Euros these days due to the moronic Brexit-induced collapse in the value of the Pound.
Guess I'll have to wait for someone other than Apple to actually make the album available in the UK.
-
Doesn't appear to be on amazon either. Will have to wait until later.
-
FFS iTunes is the biggest piece of shit. Completely unable to buy the album for some reason.
Worked fine for me, what's the issue your having mate?
-
FFS iTunes is the biggest piece of shit. Completely unable to buy the album for some reason.
Worked fine for me, what's the issue your having mate?
Just won't work. Firstly it was because it was forcing me to update various things (like security questions or payment card details) after each of which it just didn't continue with the purchase. So I'd start from scratch, then it'd need me to update another one, and then same again. Eventually there were no more things I needed to update, but it just didn't work. So I closed iTunes, tried again, and it gave me an error message.
Anyway I'll just wait until it's available from somewhere that doesn't involve Apple. :lol
-
Anyone here going to the show on Friday in Chicago?
-
Anyone here going to the show on Friday in Chicago?
Yep. My wife and I are making a long weekend getaway out of it. Can't wait. Love the new ep.
-
Track 4 'Shake Me' was an instant great, reminded me of the song style of the poppy Yellow EP.
The "song style" prompt for that one was to ask for a sound similar to the Yellow EP, so that's definitely not just a coincidence.
-
Admist in the hype for the EP, me being a TDH newbie I can't stop listening on Act 4. Was suppose to move along to Act 3 at this point. :)
That's because Act IV is their masterpiece and just on a different level :hefdaddy
Yea it's really great but I enjoy Act IV equally as well so i'm not sure which one I would rate higher.
-
the last 3 tracks are my early favorites.
-
I kind of wish they'd play the whole ep on their current tour. It isn't that long so wouldn't take up too much of their set.
The only song I'm so so about is Beyond the Pale but the transition from that to Shake Me - Awake is awesome.
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
Any chance you've got pictures of the write-up for Blame Paradise? I haven't actually seen it yet and I'm dying to see what it says!
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
Any chance you've got pictures of the write-up for Blame Paradise? I haven't actually seen it yet and I'm dying to see what it says!
it keeps calling you Chris Lind :)
-
it keeps calling you Chris Lind :)
I keep forgetting that guy exists. I want to meet him some day.
-
Nevermind. Finally got somebody to send it to me :D.
-
Early ranking after 3 listens:
Blame Paradise
The Right Wrong
All is as All Should Be
Shake Me (Awake)
Beyond the Pale
Witness Me
Really digging Beyond Paradise, it feels completely different from anything they've ever done in the past.
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
Any chance you've got pictures of the write-up for Blame Paradise? I haven't actually seen it yet and I'm dying to see what it says!
it's in storage, although if you want, I can try and pull it out this weekend (likely Sunday) and take some and try and upload them.
-
Vinyl arrived this afternoon.
So jealous of you Chris. The write-up for every song is really extensive.
Any chance you've got pictures of the write-up for Blame Paradise? I haven't actually seen it yet and I'm dying to see what it says!
it's in storage, although if you want, I can try and pull it out this weekend (likely Sunday) and take some and try and upload them.
No worries. I found someone to send it to me :)
-
Early ranking after 3 listens:
Blame Paradise
The Right Wrong
All is as All Should Be
Shake Me (Awake)
Beyond the Pale
Witness Me
Really digging Beyond Paradise, it feels completely different from anything they've ever done in the past.
Blame Paradise is amazing indeed! Not sure if I'm able to rank them yet, but lets try:
Blame Paradise
The Right Wrong
Witness Me
All is as All Should Be
Beyond The Pale
Shake me (awake)
I'm absolutely loving the first four tracks on this list. Shake me (awake) is pretty fun but a little cringy at times (but they're just haters anyway ;p) But yeah they managed to make a quality EP! It feels really solid and concise overall.
Now do a European tour pleaaase ;D
-
Now do a European tour pleaaase ;D
+1
Been patiently waiting for one since Act V dropped so you know, that's been like 14 months too long already :tdwn
-
Ranking!
The Right Wrong
Shake Me (Awake)
Witness Me
Beyond the Pale
All Is As All Should He
Blame Paradise
-
https://clyp.it/fycnapbz (https://clyp.it/fycnapbz)
Shame me (awake) - Christmas edition :lol
-
Honestly, the EP didn't do much for me. The Right Wrong, Beyond The Pale, and Shake Me (Awake) I enjoyed. Blame Paradise was too weird and hurt my ears. Witness Me and All Is As All Should Be were ok but seemed like they could have been polished more. Oh well.
-
Chicago show was great. Did the meet and greet and had an awesome time. Wish they would have played more from the ep, but was still a good set-list.
-
Next time, I'll definitely try to do the meet and greet. Was a great show, though I wish I hadn't ended up right in front of the monitors, it kind of destroyed the mix. :lol
Also, I was blown away by The Family Crest. I hadn't heard of them before; they are awesome.
-
Finally got around to listening to the EP and I really like it. Shake Me (Awake), Witness Me, and All Is As All Should Be are all great. Unfortunately though, Blame Paradise is the weakest one. The prompt was very cool, but the result is just the least interesting track here.
-
Witness Me, and All Is As All Should Be are all great. Unfortunately though, Blame Paradise is the weakest one.
Can agree with this. Unfortunately the rest of the tracks do absolutely nothing for me.
-
Can't stop listening to Shake Me (Awake), so catchy :tup
-
Easily, The Right Wrong at #1 and Blame Paradise at #2 as far as I'm concerned. But of course, it's TDH so all the songs are pretty great.
-
Chicago show was great. Did the meet and greet and had an awesome time. Wish they would have played more from the ep, but was still a good set-list.
Earlier in the tour they were also playing Blame Paradise, but for some reason it got dropped. I'm hearing maybe something about Casey having issues singing it, but i'm not sure how accurate that is.
-
https://twitter.com/CaseyCrescenzo/status/950586538777305088
Casey Crescenzo
Replying to @TheDurk2516
I can’t say what I’m working on but I can say that I believe, when it’s finished, it’ll make the Acts look like a demo tape.
10:34 PM - 8 Jan 2018
-
Spring Tour with Between the Buried and Me and Leprous
edit: for those who don't read the BTBAM thread
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTwhe7EVwAAXcLD.jpg:large)
-
Goddamn 'Muricans :censored :censored :censored
This would be a great gig! Saying that, BTBAM are my least favourite on the bill so I'd rather just have a TDH headline European tour. Seriously though, when are they gonna get their butts over here???
-
Goddamn 'Muricans :censored :censored :censored
This would be a great gig! Saying that, BTBAM are my least favourite on the bill so I'd rather just have a TDH headline European tour. Seriously though, when are they gonna get their butts over here???
Er, they've been over here twice, headlining. Saw them both times, amazing gigs!
-
Goddamn 'Muricans :censored :censored :censored
This would be a great gig! Saying that, BTBAM are my least favourite on the bill so I'd rather just have a TDH headline European tour. Seriously though, when are they gonna get their butts over here???
Er, they've been over here twice, headlining. Saw them both times, amazing gigs!
Well their last tour was only a handful of dates! I saw them and yes, they were amazing! That was nearly two years ago though.
Since then they've released Act V and the new EP. They've done multiple US tours and although I know it's easier for them to tour over there, it sucks. So yea, i wasn't asking 'when are they gonna get their butts over here??', suggesting they've never played over this side of the world, period. I was saying 'It's been a long time, when are they gonna tour over here?'.
-
The last time they toured Europe must've been almost 3 years ago at least. Feels like they've set up an imaginary well at the edge of UK, they don't seem to be too afraid to tour UK every once in a while but rarely go any further.
This is just me being jealous as fuck of all the americans and brits, don't mind me :P
-
That was nearly two years ago though.
Gosh, you're right, March 2016. Time really does fly!
And yeah that's fair enough, my misunderstanding probably comes from the fact that, as a fan since Act I, I spent many years frustrated that they never came here at all. :lol
-
They better play Things That Hide Away this time..
-
Got my tickets today. Will be my 4th time seeing them in about a year and a half. Can't wait.
-
What a weird combination of bands. I'll be skipping this one since I never could get into BTBAM.
-
If you haven't seen BTBAM live I'd give them a shot. Super tight band. Also, I've been to 3 or 4 BTBAM shows and am always surprised that their fan base is mostly comprised of hipsters. Never seen more plaid shirted, long bearded men, drinking Papst Blue Ribbon than I have at a BTBAM show.
-
I saw them live when they opened for DT way back when. I just don't like all the screaming. The music is great, just can't get past the vocals. I've tried on several occasions.
-
Copying from my post in the BTBAM thread: The Dear Hunter and Between the Buried and Me are apparently doing an exclusive split 7" vinyl EP where TDH covers "Rapid Calm" and Between the Buried and Me covers "The Tank". It'll be available exlusively to those who purchase The Tour Upgrade Bundle at the merch table before the show. Said bundle includes Act V, Automata 1, and a poster signed by both bands. You'll then get the EP mailed to you and a digital copy e-mailed to you. Then, to actually listen to the EP, you have to travel across Hyrule to reunite the Three Pieces of Triforce, rescue Princess Peach from her castle, defeat The Elite Four, Mark Ishtar, and Sephiroth, and then catch all 807 Pokemon. Weird way of doing things, but who am I to judge?
-
I'm sure that split, at least digitally will show up.
I mean to attend this show, but I'm a The Dear Hunter Lifetime Member and sent in an email to be put on the Guest List, so no ticket or VIP bundle at this point.
-
Between the Heart and the Synapse re-release on Colored Vinyl
https://triplecrownrecords.merchdirect.com/products/62624-the-receiving-end-of-sirens-between-the-heart-and-the-synapse
-
I've heard of the Dear Hunter, but never listened to them. I'll be seeing them live soon and wonder if there are certain songs that they are likely to play. Maybe I'll just go to the show blind, so to speak, and see what I think of them then. But if I have time and they have a few predictable setlist choices, I wouldn't mind trying to be a little prepared.
-
Mustard Gas
Waves
A Night on the Town
Home
The Moon / Awake
Echo
-
Thanks! :) Three songs in on the list, and it seems interesting - I think it'll make for a good show too. I'm not really into the vocals, but I don't dislike them either, so they might grow on me. The songs seem to start kind of abruptly, but maybe there's a transition on the albums.
-
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29101891_10215691635948199_5259459600259743744_n.jpg?oh=e3b85840aa4458b6baeef3efb9725105&oe=5B3C8358)
-
I don't think they actually played much from the list of songs you gave - unless they did at the end of their set. It was strange - towards the beginning of the first song my friend and I looked at each other and said that we thought it was going to be a really good set. The second song, we both felt the same way. The third song not so much, and pretty much every thing we heard from that point on had this kind of carnival music sound to it. We hung in there for a good while, maybe 4-5 songs of that but it felt like an eternity so we finally bailed. I don't know that I've ever had a set that I was pretty excited about at first go south quite like that before. I will definitely give them another goat some point, but maybe they're just not my thing, or maybe it's certain albums.
-
I just saw them on Saturday March 3rd and they played both Mustard Gas and The Moon / Awake.
Here's the set list. Pretty sure they've been playing this same set list at every show this tour.
The Old Haunt
Blame Paradise
The March
The Most Cursed of Hands
The Tank
The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and The Sermon in the Silt
Wait
Mustard Gas
The Revival
Witness Me
The Moon / Awake
-
We definitely didn't make it to The Moon / Awake. Probably not Mustard Gas either, though I'm not completely sure. I think we probably left just before that.
-
I could take or leave some of the songs on that set list. It breaks my heart that there is nothing from The Colour Spectrum (or Migrant) being played. I'd just be happy if they played 'Home' and dropped either of the songs from Act III.
I'd be glad they're playing The Old Haunt, The March, The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and The Sermon in the Silt, Wait and The Moon/Awake. There are plenty of songs I'd rather hear over the rest of the set but I know they'd knock it out of the park. I can be picky but these guys are so good that even the songs I rate in the top #20-40 are still fantastic.
I just need to see these guys again!
-
the set list I think may be catered to a point to this tour.
I.e. their next Headlining tour stuff from those albums may show up.
-
If I ever get the chance to see TDH live, that setlist is near-perfect for me. Literally love all songs on that set except Witness Me
-
they need to perform this one live sometime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8DO3Bqm5Qs
-
That set is almost similar to their headline set they did before.
-
Show was still awesome....
-
I was watching the new Captain Underpants movie the other day, and man the score for that made me think that TDH would be great at scoring a movie. Especially a lighthearted coming of age indie film or a kids movie that is mature enough to cross-appeal to older audiences. Their sound really would fit a movie perfectly
-
https://twitter.com/CaseyCrescenzo/status/950416641426255872
Attempt #3: @rianjohnson please let me score your new Star Wars trilogy. What if I write and record the whole soundtrack now and send it to you as a demo tape?
12:19 PM - Jan 8, 2018
-
I just saw them on Saturday March 3rd and they played both Mustard Gas and The Moon / Awake.
Here's the set list. Pretty sure they've been playing this same set list at every show this tour.
The Old Haunt
Blame Paradise
The March
The Most Cursed of Hands
The Tank
The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and The Sermon in the Silt
Wait
Mustard Gas
The Revival
Witness Me
The Moon / Awake
Pretty much the same at the 3/19 show in Austin, TX-- no Blame Paradise and I don't think anything replaced it. Most disappointing concert setlist of songs that I absolutely love ever-- only additions from the last couple tours were Witness Me and The Tank. Definitely makes sense that they need to cater more to the BTBAM audience but really could have used Act I/II/Color Spectrum/Migrant in there.
-
for those like who never heard the split cover with BTBAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_p06LEnSfg&feature=youtu.be
-
Just because, I wanted to talk my top 10 TDH songs. I think it'd be intetsting to see other people's as I think they are the sort of band where people's faves will vastly differ.
1. Home
2. A Night on the Town
3. Red Hands
4. Wait
5. The March
6. Waves
7. Is There Anybody There?
8. Melpomene
9. The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and the Sermon in the Silt
10. Light
-
for those like who never heard the split cover with BTBAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_p06LEnSfg&feature=youtu.be
That was cool, I think I enjoyed TDH cover BTBAM a bit more.
-
bump.
Act II graphic novel
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/1064942455877906432
-
Just because, I wanted to talk my top 10 TDH songs. I think it'd be intetsting to see other people's as I think they are the sort of band where people's faves will vastly differ.
1. Home
2. A Night on the Town
3. Red Hands
4. Wait
5. The March
6. Waves
7. Is There Anybody There?
8. Melpomene
9. The Bitter Suite IV and V: The Congregation and the Sermon in the Silt
10. Light
I'll help ya out.
1. A Beginning
2. At the End of the Earth
3. The Fire (Remains)
4. The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
5. His Hands Matched His Tongue
6. Is There Anybody Here?
7. Abandon
8. Ouroboros
9. A Night on the Town
10. A Sua Voz
Lots of Act IV, yes.
-
bump.
Check out this Fan-Made The Dear Hunter-themed short film which is a Twist on the Classic X-Mas Story .
How the Pimp Stole Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvmYV_rUCBQ
-
bump.
just received my Act II Graphic Novel in the mail yesterday.
I just paged through it a bit and, while it was really well done like the Act I GN, I am bit surprised to see how short it is. Like 20 or 30 pages for a 70+ minute album?
o, well, beggars...
and maybe with Casey's feelings about Act II, perhaps the follow-up GN's Act III, IV, V, etc will be bigger/longer, etc.
-
I'm pretty sure it's only part of Act II. They decided to break it up into multiple issues for the rest of the Acts.
-
yeah you're right. There's going to be a handful of others for Act II alone.
So... $180 ..if I didn't own them all, in some cases multiple copies, I might get this.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1601/5761/products/Box_Set_-_Flat_Final_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1551914268)
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/videos/345406702740845/
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/collections/the-dear-hunter/products/the-acts-box-set
-
That box set is suuuuper tempting. Seems a tad premature though. Isn't Casey still working on Act VI?
-
Apparently this mean no act VI? I don't know why this would be released now if he were still planning on it.
Are the recordings any different than previous releases? Or is it just The Fox & The Hunt that's new?
-
I thought I remember reading that Act VI was going to be an orchestra thing?
-
I thought I remember reading that Act VI was going to be an orchestra thing?
I think that was just speculation...we "know" it won't be like the other Acts, but it could just as easily only exist in the graphic novels as it could be a piece of music.
-
I thought I remember reading that Act VI was going to be an orchestra thing?
it could just as easily only exist in the graphic novels as it could be a piece of music.
I didn't even think about that. Hopefully we are still getting an Act VI album and not just a graphic novel.
-
I am not finding the quote I recall (where he mentions "Act VI" there's an opportunity to do something [special/unique/different], "
which naturally led to speculation about a film, play, interactive website, etc.
I wouldn't be surprised if Act VI didn't have any "Act" and/or traditional TDH music, if any original/new music at all.
Maybe the only music will be orchestral versions of many of the tunes/themes from Acts I-V?
but here's 1 interview from around the time Act V came out
https://substreammagazine.com/2016/09/dear-hunter-casey-crescenzo-interview/
Have you had an opportunity to look beyond Act VI and consider what might be on the horizon for the Dear Hunter?
I actually do have an idea for a record that I’ve already been kicking around. Whether or not it comes around before whatever Act VI is going to be, I’m not entirely sure, but I will say that I know what album I’m going to be making next and already started kicking around some songs for it. There are future releases in the pipeline that are not very far off at all—like next year, hopefully early next year. I think I’m okay with finally stepping away from the traditional record cycle, and having the studio and the team that I trust, why would I allow the years to just roll on without doing the thing that I love doing?
-
not that it's revealed there, but I just noticed this whole write-up about this with the "see more" link
THE DEAR HUNTER PRESENTS THE ACTS (www.thedearhunter.com)
It’s difficult to pick which detail I should divulge first, but I will begin by announcing “The Acts”, a comprehensive collection of my band, The Dear Hunter’s record series of the same name.
I’ve wanted to compile these records into a single collection since the release of Act V, but there was one missing link, which leads to the next part of the puzzle.
At the time of recording Acts IV and V, I had the privilege to work with Conductor David Möeshler and his Awesöme Orchestra. Prior to our initial recording, I was introduced to the work of the composer Brian Adam McCune, who also works with David as an orchestrator and arranger for the various collaborations and musical experiments of AÖ.
Brian and I developed an immediate musical kinship, and in discussing the forthcoming recordings, I told him the hope I had of focusing the orchestration/arrangement on a dual purpose—both as a featured element of our albums, and as an isolated listening experience.
This meant writing and arrangement elements that would not be used at the time of Act IV/V’s release—the result of which is “The Fox & the Hunt”.
At roughly 57 minutes long, “The Fox & the Hunt” holds a strong tether to its parent pieces, but is meant to be experienced on its own, and we are so excited to share it with you as part of this comprehensive collection.
While “The Fox & the Hunt” is meant to serve a dual purpose, it was vital that we made this collection feel cohesive- and I am so excited to say we have enlisted the incredible artistry of Nicky Barkla, who painted the covers of Acts IV and V.
While the visual side of this musical story has always been a top priority, Nicky’s work represents a different level of inspired creation that was vital to incorporate in the albums which predates her involvement, and so, she has created 3 new covers for Acts I-III, building upon the inspired intrigue and beauty she brought to Acts IV and V.
With that, the collection finally feels complete, and of a singular identity. I look back on these 5 albums in disbelief of the journey I have taken- and it has been due, in no small part, to the loving ear you have all lent to this music, and the endless support and belief you have shown me, and my band.
Thank you all. I hope you enjoy.
hmm.. that does kind of read like there is no Plan for an Act VI album. But then again, maybe Casey is just keeping the fans at bay by wanting to surprise them with an Act VI at some point.
-
I mean, the story pretty much concluded in Act V so it makes sense that Act VI would be something a bit different.
-
Definitely excited to hear The Fox and the Hunt, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit disappointed the story isn't going to be concluded musically. He mentioned the graphic novels would continue the story at some point, I believe, but nonetheless, if it frees him to work on new musical exploration then I cannot complain.
-
Interesting video of Casey on the band's Facebook page.
-
yep (https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/videos/312425186133961/UzpfSTUwNDcxMTQxODpWSzoyMTA5MzMxODAyNDc5OTMz/?multi_permalinks=2107197269360053&comment_id=2109406932472420¬if_id=1552692991192108¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic).
So a Screenplay which would suggest a film or web series or something of that ilk.
Casey's a pretty big movie fan, so that doesn't surprise me all that much. But to get whatever Act VI and the screenplay would be for to be made, it very well may take another 15 years (hopefully not, but it sounds like to fulfill what he really wants to do with it, it may take that long).
-
I'll be honest and say I'm disappointed at the prospect that Act VI would be anything but a music album. I think it makes no sense at all to change media types. It'd be like Star Wars 9 only coming out as a graphic novel.
-
I can understand that, but at least right now, it doesn't sound like he would want to write a new, final Act album.
His head (and heart) are wanting to make other kinds of music.
And he may not have any musical ideas for an Act album. It doesn't seem it's like Claudio with Coheed, where he would start to write albums that are prequels, side/offshoots from the story, etc.
I'm curious if he may do a few other things such as:
-an entire album that is like Indigo
-Collaborations with some people he has wanted to, but has not (working Jessy Ribordy again for example, Kimbra as well)
-Another kind of Concept project like The Color Spectrum; a series of EPs or albums that tie-in to a larger theme. Maybe inspired by film or something else he both is passionate about and draws inspiration from.
-
:tup
Pretty cool Medley of various The Dear Hunter tunes from German musician Taby Pilgrim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7zhLUFdK7w
-
I'll be honest and say I'm disappointed at the prospect that Act VI would be anything but a music album. I think it makes no sense at all to change media types. It'd be like Star Wars 9 only coming out as a graphic novel.
Well, not really, as the story appears to be concluded at the end of Act V whereas it's very much still going at the end of Episode VIII.
-
So the other day Casey's wife posted an IG story showing all the band members (sans Gavin, who hadn't arrived yet) gathering today at the Crescenzo home. I guess new things is in the works....
-
Any news on the box?
-
lot of folks on Facebook have been wondering the same thing, but I don't recall seeing anyone post that they received theirs yet.
-
The new artwork for Act I:
(https://scontent-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/66508966_10214557794366864_8667688270450130944_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQlQj3Cotes3tpA6RKqCeqbdbd7emS9mQmxB43NA3wDIQkO1ubY9WLi2-UilvCTp7ns&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.xx&oh=693c4cb710e4ee1901371bdc48b8a188&oe=5D7C7C17)
-
And The Fox & the Hunt:
(https://scontent-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/66237758_10214557874248861_4287348685441859584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQnl3LEU08r3Tccg0YMoz9hic6-RTvIunCniOvG1F8xOfERm1muvVMvlUjQAtPnjnT0&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.xx&oh=f9b0a09aa1212696ed563225afb9dd8b&oe=5DA9848C)
-
for the Preorders, this was posted on 1 of the Active Fan Communities on Facebook:
The new ship date for the box sets is September 15th.
AND for those who pre-ordered, you should receive an e-mail with a digital download for a track from The Fox and the Hunt. So check those e-mails!
Edit: DO NOT DOWNLOAD ON MOBILE. The track should only be downloaded on PC.
-
Some may enjoy a new fan-made podcast that launched recently called "Dear Apparition"
for their 1st episode, they had The Dear Hunter's drummer Nick Crescenzo on.
Some great stuff in there, including around 1hour+06mins in, they ask him what is going on now with the band.
He mentions an upcoming tour announcement and vaguely talking about the next music they are going to make, which they are getting together in January for 1-month to work on (likely record).
https://linktr.ee/dearapparitionpodcast?fbclid=IwAR1hWkdlg3mH6fzRWRoQmv3oF_m7D_p2T3U8egfbiwzOd5mTjCisoPN9bw0
-
No Minneapolis, but the dates are limited given the format of back-2-back nights in 1-city.
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/photos/a.380092949165/10157571838289166/?type=3&theater
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68755025_10157571838299166_8093639820888244224_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQkZ9bza0AsiM5MMCMWqeEJAGJoIJM6QDxvvT6upk7o5k3Z3C1tedGkJvi-9ScqUpLY&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=830bbed34a334e71c76da51c65f94ff4&oe=5DE41CD8)
We sincerely miss seeing such an inspiring, and loving group of people that have gifted us with the opportunity to perform our music together.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We wanted to create a pair of nights that took the facets we love so much about touring—both the performance and the interaction— and pull them apart, concentrating them between two separate occasions;
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨- 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, (𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝/𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟐: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨- 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞-𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We are so excited to spend this time together, and can't wait to see you all this November.
Presale tickets go on sale August 9th at 12pm Eastern. If you pre-ordered our box set, check your email for a special code and link to grab tickets today!
Regular on sale August 16th.
http://thedearhunter.com/
Nov 1 - Seattle, WA @ St. Marks Cathedral *
Nov 2 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile %
Nov 4 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
Nov 5 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater %
Nov 7 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall *
Nov 8 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge %
Nov 12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Murmrr Theatre *
Nov 13 - Brooklyn, NY @ Murmrr Theatre %
Nov 15 - Somerville, MA @ Arts at The Armory *
Nov 17 - Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair %
Nov 20 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West *
Nov 21 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West %
Nov 23 - Austin, TX @ The Parish *%
Nov 25 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Teragram *
Nov 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Teragram %
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
= Stripped Down Performance & Interactive Podcast Taping
% = Full Dear Hunter set w/ Ensemble
*% = Both performances in one day!
-
Pretty pumped about this tour, even though it means I have to take 2 days off work and drive over 5 hours each way. I guess I was really spoiled when I lived on Long Island. Middle-of-nowhere upstate New York is much less concert-friendly. Anyway, already submitted my RSVP request and just waiting on confirmation. This should be a good time. Casey mentioned on reddit that he's going out of his way to revisit some songs he had previously written off, so it sounds like we might get some rarities here.
-
yeah, I'd love to roadtrip, but I can't foresee convincing my wife.
If he considers CAMERA, I probably will regret not making one of those shows. OLD DEMON would be another.
-
Pretty pumped about this tour, even though it means I have to take 2 days off work and drive over 5 hours each way. I guess I was really spoiled when I lived on Long Island. Middle-of-nowhere upstate New York is much less concert-friendly. Anyway, already submitted my RSVP request and just waiting on confirmation. This should be a good time. Casey mentioned on reddit that he's going out of his way to revisit some songs he had previously written off, so it sounds like we might get some rarities here.
I figure I'll see you there. Not sure if I'll be able to pull off both nights, so more likely the 2nd than the first.
-
Would love to go to this but probably can’t make it happen. I live in South Georgia but no way I can take off a few days.
-
I would love to get to the Chicago shows, but 6+ hour drive plus lack of vacation time plus the cost equals a no-go for me unfortunately.
-
Pretty pumped about this tour, even though it means I have to take 2 days off work and drive over 5 hours each way. I guess I was really spoiled when I lived on Long Island. Middle-of-nowhere upstate New York is much less concert-friendly. Anyway, already submitted my RSVP request and just waiting on confirmation. This should be a good time. Casey mentioned on reddit that he's going out of his way to revisit some songs he had previously written off, so it sounds like we might get some rarities here.
I figure I'll see you there. Not sure if I'll be able to pull off both nights, so more likely the 2nd than the first.
I'm actually going to the Boston show this time. NYC is Tuesday/Wednesday. Boston is Friday/Sunday, so a bit easier with my schedule.
Also, just an FYI, it's a single two-night ticket for $75. As far as I know you can't really buy just one night.
-
bump.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zDOE9kDV7UVsOFtYAAQOa
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lead-singer-syndrome-with-shane-told/e/63665470?autoplay=true
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casey-crescenzo-the-dear-hunter-the-receiving-end-of-sirens/id1056952502?i=1000448533295
Casey was on with "The Lead Singer Syndrome" Podcast and while they talk about a lot of stuff, maybe the best thing talked about is both Act VI and the current thing he's working on (although it's NOT revealed, at least some details about it will come soon per he wants to wrap up at least some facet of it before the upcoming Tour in November).
-
My name is Tim, and I manage The Dear Hunter. I wanted to personally reach out to you and give you an update on your order for The Dear Hunter's Box Set.
Over the last six months, we have been working extremely hard to create the best product possible. All of the artwork took longer than expected, but we feel like it finally represents the collective vision for The Acts.
Initially, we gave you an updated release date for the end of September. Unfortunately, I come to you with bad news. Due to our artwork delay, the manufacturer had other projects in line ahead of ours. We have done everything we could to try to move things forward and are continuing to find ways to speed up the process without sacrificing quality.
Throughout my time working with The Dear Hunter, I have experienced how loyal and committed The Dear Hunter community is. With all of the artists I have worked with over the years; there are few artists that share a deep connection with their fans like The Dear Hunter. With that said, you are the last person that the band or I would ever want to let down.
I want to put my name and reputation into this message in hopes of providing you with the most transparent response I can give. The additional delay was not related to the band directly; this was on the manufacturer and me. I want to make that clear and sincerely apologize for the lack of communication. We are a small team and are working extremely hard to make sure we solve any issues or frustration you have.
As a fan, you want to support the music you love the most. Purchasing an item the size and magnitude of The Acts is a clear representation of your dedication to TDH. You are putting your hard-earned money into a project that you love. Regardless, it's always a let down when things do not go as promised. No matter what the product is.
I do not take "responsibility" lightly. It's easier to push things off on other people to save face, but I'd rather own the reality of this so that we do not lose your trust.
There is no excuse for this message coming in late, but we have been trying to get all of the facts sorted with the manufacturers before we gave you any more information. I finally have that information and at this point want to provide you with a date further into the future, just in case any other delays happen again.
At this point, we are saying that the records will ship on or before 12/25/19. The date we received from the vinyl plant is MUCH MUCH sooner, but I do not want to promise something that we can not deliver on. Until the vinyl arrives in our warehouse, I don't want to make any more promises to you. Once we receive the Box Sets, we will be bringing on extra hands to help package and ship out your items, so you receive your order as quickly as possible.
I know this is a letdown, and I could promise a sooner delivery date, but I do not feel comfortable making a promise that I don't know I can keep. If the records arrive sooner, we will get them out the door and into your hands!
I hope you understand, and if you don't, I want to leave my email inbox open to you. Please feel free to send me an email to discuss further if you feel like I did not address anything clearly (tim@eightyonetwentythree.com).
Please continue reading below for more information on how we can help you out, as well as an exceptional gift from Casey and the band.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this lengthy email. I wanted to be as transparent as humanly possible. Thank you for supporting TDH! Your love doesn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you,
Tim
ADDITIONAL CHANGES
If you would like to change your shipping address or other details related to your order, please contact erik@caveandcanarygoods.com
REFUNDS
If you are looking for a refund, I will personally help you out with that process. Please send me an email to tim@eightyonetwentythree.com, and I will assist you with sending you a full refund.
(DISCLAIMER: This project is almost sold out, and we will not be pressing a version of this specific box set in the future. Once your order is refunded, we can not hold your order for future purchases).
-
new tune ""Inquisitor"/"I Forgot the Name (For Real)" :tup :tup :tup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgCUoOIuAlc
"This was part of a project Casey Crenscenzo wrote and produced with and for those who preordered The Acts box set. Casey said he didn't mind it if someone shared the song so here it is!"
-
Podcasts from the tour coming
http://thedearhunter.com/podcast
-
Holy shit. MAJOR new large scale project on the way. They're ending the shows on this tour with a preview of what's coming next (or as Casey called it, a "Proof of Concept"). They're trying to keep the details somewhat under wraps for now to avoid tour spoilers, but once the tour ends a bit more info should come out. It was all pretty cryptic, but the big picture takeaway is that it looks like they're shifting into a completely new conceptual world and will be creating a new fictional universe that will span several forms of media.
-
Any timeline as to when new music will come out?
-
the tour ends 1-week from Tuesday, November 26th.
-
Any timeline as to when new music will come out?
Not really. The preview they showed at the end of the Night 1 show was copyrighted 2017 and Casey has essentially been working on it in secret for like 2 years (although that was more visual than audio). They played 2 new songs on Night 2, so they at least have some new stuff written. If I were to guess (and this is pure guesswork and is not based on any inside info), I would think maybe we'll start seeing some new stuff in the Spring or Summer of next year.
-
Any timeline as to when new music will come out?
Not really. The preview they showed at the end of the Night 1 show was copyrighted 2017 and Casey has essentially been working on it in secret for like 2 years (although that was more visual than audio). They played 2 new songs on Night 2, so they at least have some new stuff written. If I were to guess (and this is pure guesswork and is not based on any inside info), I would think maybe we'll start seeing some new stuff in the Spring or Summer of next year.
Likely Summer to coincide with the Coheed cruise.
-
you mean Fall to coincide with the Coheed Cruise?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJxQ0VMWkAEoC_P.jpg)
-
They scheduled it dead in the middle of hurricane season, with both ports being hurricane magnets?
-
They scheduled it dead in the middle of hurricane season, with both ports being hurricane magnets?
How else would you propel the shift into an intergalactic adventure?
-
I'm surprised no one has posted this already. Casey has confirmed (as it has been shared with any one who attended their recent tour) that they are working on a new concept story/set of albums titled Indigo Child. According to Casey this new story will be told musically, visually and amongst other mediums as well. Comments on the below link suggest that they are in the studio, to start recording, in February! Pumped.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/e226h3/indigo_child_discussion_thread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/e226h3/indigo_child_discussion_thread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
-
I'm surprised no one has posted this already. Casey has confirmed (as it has been shared with any one who attended their recent tour) that they are working on a new concept story/set of albums titled Indigo Child. According to Casey this new story will be told musically, visually and amongst other mediums as well. Comments on the below link suggest that they are in the studio, to start recording, in February! Pumped.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/e226h3/indigo_child_discussion_thread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/e226h3/indigo_child_discussion_thread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
I love the fact that he's pretty active in that subreddit. This is cool. Similar to Coheed jumping into the Vaxis universe, it's exciting to have a new set of linked albums to listen to (even if I don't follow the stories at all).
-
Great news! I'm curious if it will musically sound similar to the Acts or if they'll go a new direction. Can't wait to find out!
-
it's been on reddit for a few weeks, the band just didn't want it out until the tour was over which ended last night.
I suppose the title can be added to the topic and on the 2020 Calendar now.
I would however anticipate a formal announcement with a lot more details from Casey and/or TDH themselves.
Also some comments on Reddit from some of the shows confirmed a couple of things
-Act VI: The Hanged Man (https://old.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/dro0xh/spoilers_megathread/)
-Making Music with Film
-The Indigo Child is not connected to The Acts story
-
Hmm I wonder if there is a clue in the possible direction of the music in the name. 'Indigo' from the color spectrum was the electronic trippy atmospheric one.
-
Hmm I wonder if there is a clue in the possible direction of the music in the name. 'Indigo' from the color spectrum was the electronic trippy atmospheric one.
I hope they don't go that way. I really dislike Indigo on the Color Spectrum.
-
Hmm I wonder if there is a clue in the possible direction of the music in the name. 'Indigo' from the color spectrum was the electronic trippy atmospheric one.
I hope they don't go that way. I really dislike Indigo on the Color Spectrum.
I liked it enough, but it is vying for weakest color (with Orange).
-
well as the 1st comment said on that reddit link, those 2 new songs played on the tour, 1 sounded much like The Acts sounded, the other was in the vein of King of Swords (Reversed).
But I know there is interest from some fans (like myself) to hear more music like Indigo (I still consider it my favorite on TCS).
-
Indigo was one of my favorite colors
-
I liked Yellow and Green most. The pure pop of Yellow is a joy to listen too, and as someone who enjoys a folky aspect to music Green was right in my ballpark.
-
Man, Orange is underrated. Yeah, A Sea Of Solid Earth is kind of boring, but Stuck On A Wire... is fun, Echo is great, and But There's Wolves? might be my favorite song in the entire collection.
-
1 of the new songs live "Rings 7"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP-fHAC59Ws&list=PLUwW6wKLVRZXi9phnuBvAUmixzd9HTz6i&index=8&t=0s
-
Green is my favorite followed by Indigo.
-
1. White
2. Yellow
3. Indigo
4. Violet
for me. Then hard to rank the rest. Would have to listen more.
-
They scheduled it dead in the middle of hurricane season, with both ports being hurricane magnets?
I'm guessing they did that because cruising is much cheaper this time of year. I love cruises, and I love The Dear Hunter, but this pretty much does not interest me at all. Oh well... hopefully they do a real tour too.
I'm surprised no one has posted this already. Casey has confirmed (as it has been shared with any one who attended their recent tour) that they are working on a new concept story/set of albums titled Indigo Child. According to Casey this new story will be told musically, visually and amongst other mediums as well. Comments on the below link suggest that they are in the studio, to start recording, in February! Pumped.
This is what I was referring to in my earlier post. Just didn't mention it specifically because people at the shows were asked to keep it under wraps until the tour ended. Based on what I saw, and a few conversions with band members and other friends of mine who are close to the band, this is going to be very extensive. The way Casey described it when he introduced it at the show was that it was a "new fictional universe" (or something to that effect). They've definitely got a lot of music planned for it, and I'm hearing whispers of a number of different forms of media as well (in addition to music and the visual aspects).
Great news! I'm curious if it will musically sound similar to the Acts or if they'll go a new direction. Can't wait to find out!
The two songs I heard live sounded pretty different to me. They joked that they're now a funk band. Imo though they definitely had the vibe of being a part of something much bigger.
Hmm I wonder if there is a clue in the possible direction of the music in the name. 'Indigo' from the color spectrum was the electronic trippy atmospheric one.
It's not. The name is a reference to this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_children
-
1. White
2. Yellow
3. Indigo
4. Violet
for me. Then hard to rank the rest. Would have to listen more.
Always thought as 'white' as the Coldplay one. It's got one of the best songs of the entire set on it in 'Home' but the other 3 songs are a bit dull (like Coldplay) IMO.
-
I think they are all excellent tunes. The problem for me is that when you pack together all these tracks that are supposed to be grandiose and emotional, they kind of neutralize each other. Like imagine if you had an album full of A Beginning. It wouldn't have nearly the impact as it does at the end of Act V.
-
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7PCU21nsFH/
“Our darkness for her light...”
-
The band has just been announced to play at ProgPower Europe 2020, they'll headline the festival on Saturday, October 3rd.
Didn't think I'll be able to cross TDH from my bucket list of bands to see live, but apparently I will, super stoked about this.
-
FUCKING HELL NO WAY
This line-up is getting better and better.
-
yeah it could be really good exposure for them.
-
So it looks like the boys are about to announce a string of European dates. There's this link - https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/f578om/is_this_legit/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/f578om/is_this_legit/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) which seems to suggest UK dates, of which there are 4. I imagine more will come soon.
-
yep, also there's a The Receiving End of Sirens reunion apparently with Envy on the Coast in May.
https://www.facebook.com/TheReceivingEndofSirens/videos/121541889290876/
-
yep, also there's a The Receiving End of Sirens reunion apparently with Envy on the Coast in May.
https://www.facebook.com/TheReceivingEndofSirens/videos/121541889290876/
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/86735669_2188692317899774_8625329129723527168_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ohc=fTCsH3ZjqGoAX80_rWu&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=cadfcd94c493465f36e549536227dfcb&oe=5EFB2F67)
-
Why the hell would they play Pomona and LA, they are literally right next to each other. At least do one show in northern California somewhere....
-
Just secured 2 tickets to see them in Bristol ❤
-
The Fox and the Hunt is up on Spotify guys, for those who haven't heard it.
-
the 1st episode of "The Makey Words Podcast" is up :tup
https://thedearhunter.com/podcast
-
So i'm really impressed by The Fox and the Hunt, I actually don't know much about this. Haven't followed TDH closely for sometime but I stumbled upon this today so what's the story behind this? Is the band involved or is this only for orchestra? The production and arrangements are just superb imo. :tup
-
I just noticed they are taking preorders for The Fox & the Hunt separately on vinyl.
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/
I don't know how I can't pick that up (I didn't order The Acts Boxed Set since I already own all their records on Vinyl, and in some cases, I have more than 1 version).
MrBoom_shack_a_lack, I believe what it is more or less is newly arranged versions of pieces from Act IV and Act V with the Awesome Orchestra.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4Jj5AnOFG/
It’s difficult to pick which detail I should divulge first, but I will begin by announcing “The Acts”, a comprehensive collection of my band, The Dear Hunter’s record series of the same name.
I’ve wanted to compile these records into a single collection since the release of Act V, but there was one missing link, which leads to the next part of the puzzle.
At the time of recording Acts IV and V, I had the privilege to work with Conductor David Moeshler and his Awesöme Orchestra. Prior to our initial recording, I was introduced to the work of the composer Brian Adam McCune, who also works with David as an orchestrator and arranger for the various collaborations and musical experiments of AÖ.
Brian and I developed an immediate musical kinship, and in discussing the forthcoming recordings, I told him the hope I had of focusing the orchestration/arrangement on a dual purpose—both as a featured element of our albums, and as an isolated listening experience.
This meant writing and arrangement elements that would not be used at the time of Act IV/V’s release—the result of which is “The Fox & the Hunt”. At roughly 57 minutes long, “The Fox & the Hunt” holds a strong tether to its parent pieces, but is meant to be experienced on its own, and we are so excited to share it with you as part of this comprehensive collection.
While “The Fox & the Hunt” is meant to serve a dual purpose, it was vital that we made this collection feel cohesive- and I am so excited to say we have enlisted the incredibly artistry of Nicky Barkla, who painted the covers of Acts IV and V.
While the visual side of this musical story has always been a top priority, Nicky’s work represents a different level of inspired creation that was vital to incorporate in the albums which predates her involvement, and so, she has created 3 new covers for Acts I-III, building upon the inspired intrigue and beauty she brought to Acts IV and V.
With that, the collection finally feels complete, and of a singular identity. I look back on these 5 albums in disbelief of the journey I have taken- and it has been due, in no small part, to the loving ear you have all lent to this music, and my band."
not surprising, the TREOS reunion shows are canceled/haven't been rescheduled yet
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-H1nNqg_R0/?utm_source=ig_embed
-
Casey's posted this the last few days:
Indigo Child teasing on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JB8SMHCMC/?igshid=10q7p24f55ma3
short clip from a topic on Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/g2l92o/casey_posts_clips_from_new_dear_hunter_music_on/
-
Nicky posted the new cover art for Acts I-III on her DeviantArt account about a month back, if anyone wants to replace the old ones.
(Since DeviantArt can be... spicy, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link to it or not.)
-
new podcast/interview with Casey
-he's still working on this Short Film "The Indigo Child" which the name came from wanting to base it on "Indigo" from The Color Spectrum, but it became a lot more.
-a 5-song Solo EP under the name "Honorary Astronaut" is coming; 70's Rock in the vein of ELO and Bowie I guess
-The band has music they are making based on "locations"
https://progreport.com/casey-crescenzo-the-dear-hunter-interview/?fbclid=IwAR1iRzDS68QvtHgNLhhXW1_jWHUP4rxbD1klKZifMCfdrnbnlW1eCTGnTe4
-
stream, q&a on Saturday 6PM Pacific
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/10158686695789166
-
stream, q&a on Saturday 6PM Pacific
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/10158686695789166
Unfortunately I won't be home when this is happening, otherwise I'd be all over it.
-
Casey's new retro sounding project Honorary Astronaut debut EP preorders are up.
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/?fbclid=IwAR25GDZzSdTY4T06BycBMxAVzousBE7zad-f6A9Crf5uPykCMLVF4M8pdPQ
1st single "Final Dream Machine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv0wDB0-8g0
-
I really like that! I sure do admire his vocals.
-
That was quite an exciting track, but I didn't feel like it was really that far removed from his TDH work overall -- was hoping for something a bit more of a departure for a side project.
-
I liked the track as well, but agree that it easily could have been a TDH track. If you're going to go to the trouble to give it a different band name, it would be nice for it to sound noticeably different.
-
I feel like the reason it's a separate project is because there's minimal involvement from others. even if it sounds like TDH, I still love it, regardless of what name it's under.
-
I feel like the reason it's a separate project is because there's minimal involvement from others. even if it sounds like TDH, I still love it, regardless of what name it's under.
Doesn't Casey already write all of the music and lyrics for TDH? I wasn't under the impression the other guys contributed much to the writing process
-
I was thinking mostly from a performance aspect, but yeah, I think you’re right. I’m not sure how much contributions the others have had to the songwriting process on their latest works.
-
I think Casey has written nearly all of their music, although I'm not certain he soley wrote the music on All Is As All Should Be per those were tunes that were essentially created, kind of on the spot jams if I recall.
From what he wrote on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4PkyUnTbV/), it seems Casey wanted to release something soon, even though what has come from The Indigo Child has taken as long as it has.
caseycrescenzo
Hi everyone. I made a thing that isn't The Dear Hunter. Don't fret, though. I can explain. While I have been diligently at work on the newest TDH project(s), it became clear earlier this year that we would need to rethink the schedule we had in place. While this offered additional time to craft and nurture these projects, it also meant more time to spend within a holding pattern, surrounded by unfinished art. This feeling is difficult for me to cope with, as I had grown accustomed to the consistency of releasing new music every 1-2 years. The gestation period for this current project was already uncharacteristically long, due to a number of reasons, but the addition of this indeterminate state off suspended animation wore on me, and I felt a stir-craziness that could only really be satiated by seeing something, no matter how small, through from inception to completion. Enter Honorary Astronaut. At first, I planned to unearth and rerecord a few previously unheard demos, but as I transitioned into studio mode, and found myself spending the bulk of my days on this music, I leaned towards making something new. The result is a 5 song ep, written (with the exception of one track from some years ago) and recorded in late spring. I don't know that it would do me good to try and describe it. Not for the sake of it being indescribable, but because- what would the point be? I can just show you. Today, I am sharing the song "Final Dream Machine" with you, via a lyric video created in collaboration with Erez Bader. We hope you enjoy it.
Link in my bio
And maybe he feels it differs enough and since he played and performed nearly everything on it, it doesn't feel like it's the entire The Dear Hunter band involved.
-
Wow, that song did nothing for me.
-
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/1308881901214666763/photo/1
We are excited to announce a FULL BAND performance live-streamed from Port Angeles, WA on October 9th, 2020.
Tickets are on sale now at http://thedearhunter.com
-
Shouldn't the new Honorary Astronaut EP be streaming now? It's not up on Spotify in the UK yet. Anyone else got it available to stream in their country yet?
-
unsure, but the Amazon MP3's were put up on September 18th.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Honorary+Astronaut&i=digital-music&search-type=ss&ref=ntt_srch_drd_B08F44NWTZ
still waiting on my vinyl.
-
unsure, but the Amazon MP3's were put up on September 18th.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Honorary+Astronaut&i=digital-music&search-type=ss&ref=ntt_srch_drd_B08F44NWTZ
That's just the two singles, which are also on Spotify.
Anyway I can't see anything that says it's releasing on digital platforms yet?
-
unsure, but the Amazon MP3's were put up on September 18th.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Honorary+Astronaut&i=digital-music&search-type=ss&ref=ntt_srch_drd_B08F44NWTZ
That's just the two singles, which are also on Spotify.
Anyway I can't see anything that says it's releasing on digital platforms yet?
I thought I noticed more than just those 2 tracks on there.
Anyway, the Preorders were sent an email recently that mentioned the official release date is now October 23rd.
-
Honorary Astronaut EP
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Shs5WwaBgujNclzwwT0CV
-
E.K.E. official video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsz8DNKMxnw
-
bump.
this Saturday they are performing the complete ACT I live via their Pillar page.
Act I: The Lake South, The River North
March 6th - 6pm PST / 9pm EST
-
bump.
this Saturday they are performing the complete ACT I live via their Pillar page.
Act I: The Lake South, The River North
March 6th - 6pm PST / 9pm EST
If I had the free to take advantage of this Pillar subscription I'd be all over it. Or at least if it would let you download the live streams after they've aired. The Dear Hunter are one of the few bands I'd take the plunge on.
Anyone got any experience using Pillar? Like pros and cons of it?
-
I'm really considering taking the plunge and just signing up to Pillar. I can just binge everything in a month and then cancel my subscription if needed.
Thinking about it has sent me on a Dear Hunter binge today. I just love to sing along to this band so much, perfect for a Friday!!
I've had their whole catalogue on shuffle for the last hour or so. It was on as I was having lunch with my one year old son. I was singing, bopping about, stamping my foot and air drumming. He. Loved. It! Definitely a fan in the making. He already has a strong sense of what he likes and doesn't like in music. Certain songs just captivate him and it's amazing to see. So the songs that he loved the most, during lunch time, were Deny It All and This Body. He was really vibing.
This was all to my wife's dismay, as she can't stand The Dear Hunter (let's just say I've listened to them a lot since we've been together). She basically dislikes anything I like on principle :lol
-
lol.
My wife dislikes most of my music, however I don't think The Dear Hunter is at the top of that list.
A couple of times I played tracks from TDH and she was kind of hesitant to admit she liked it. "Light" for example, she was like, "This is The Dear Hunter?" kind of inferring she didn't want to, but did like it.
twosuitsluke, what music does your wife like? and do you like the music she listens to?
-
She is kinda the same. She begrudgingly likes some of the stuff I listen to, and catches herself enjoying it sometimes only to say, it's lame really. She just can't bring herself to admit anything I like is good.
My wife really loves reggae, predominantly. That's our main crossover. She likes a lot of pop like Lizzo, St Vincent, Solange. She likes classics Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison. We both also love Stevie Wonder actually. I'm a big Bestles fan and she's a bit hit and miss with The Beatles. I can happily listen to most of what she likes, but she does have some questionable tastes. What about you?
She's also mainly a radio listener and generally just listens to 6Radio, which is great as far as radio stations go.
-
She is kinda the same. She begrudgingly likes some of the stuff I listen to, and catches herself enjoying it sometimes only to say, it's lame really. She just can't bring herself to admit anything I like is good.
My wife really loves reggae, predominantly. That's our main crossover. She likes a lot of pop like Lizzo, St Vincent, Solange. She likes classics Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison. We both also love Stevie Wonder actually. I'm a big Bestles fan and she's a bit hit and miss with The Beatles. I can happily listen to most of what she likes, but she does have some questionable tastes. What about you?
She's also mainly a radio listener and generally just listens to 6Radio, which is great as far as radio stations go.
Reggae?, I guess I can follow as something some either love it or can't stand it. I often say I like Ska (Instead of Reggae) like I say with Country music, I'll mention liking Bluegrass.
It sounds like her music taste is accessible enough. My wife does like Lizzo and Destiny's Child, more than say, the members solo careers.
Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, St.Vincent (who I'll admit I used to love myself, but she's lost me now) at least you guys do share some taste. But I take it most Prog and Metal doesn't do much for her? I suppose you could point to some examples of some of those artists actually making songs that are progressive or art-pop/rock.
Like your wife, my wife DID listen to the radio/mtv a ton back in the 80's and 90's ,more so. Now she listens to specific radio stations and radio shows, that largely play a lot of 80's pop especially.
I find more or less all the music she likes and loves, I don't mind, and sometimes do really like. The Monkees/Michael Nesmith, Hall & Oates, George Michael/Wham!, Michael Jackson and even like KD Lang, I have grown to appreciate more having her play them often. And the small number of newer artists she is into: Mayer Hawthorne, Josh Rouse, Chromeo, The Bird & the Bee, Fountains of Wayne, I find I enjoy, but not like her.
There's only a few artists that we both almost equally like, but even when that happens like Queen or Elton John, we prefer different eras.
It's funny how we ended up together as both loving music, but our tastes are always different in some way (it's almost a fun/funny friendly competition in some way). But that is her nature to be competitive. For example, she pretty much hates The Beatles (while feeling like she's the biggest Monkees fan on the planet), but it's really funny how she ends up knowing many of their songs and sings them sometimes. The same thing holds true with The Who actually, lol. We've actually made Vinyl videos about Record Store Day that I put on YouTube and it's always noticed the contrast on what each of us show. She has the Pop and Soul records, and I have the Prog and Metal, lol.
-
My wife used to listen to Gojira and Coheed and Cambria when she was a teenager.!!
She just isn't interested in anything like that anymore and likes more chill stuff. I've been listening to a lot of Deftones recently and she's fine with that. She's also fine with stuff like Nine Inch Nails. We both like trip-hop so can stick on Portishead or The Avalanches and we're fine.
She's been trying to convert me to Prince but I just can't find anything I particularly enjoy :lol
But, live stream in like 5 hours. Who's watching?
-
Did anyone watch the "Live stream" last night? I put it in adverted commas as the performance of Act I, in it's entirety, was pre recorded.
I've only watched the Act I performance so far, but now watching the live chat with the band etc. Holy shit was Act I amazing! I'm personally glad it was pre recorded as it was just so well polished. I'd really recommend to everyone who is a fan.
Act I has always been a weird one for me. Like, I enjoy it, but I've never fully loved it. This performance gave me a new appreciation for it and I took in the lyrics more than I ever have. It was well worth the subscription to Pillar, as far as I'm concerned.
I think there's going to be some new announcements regarding Indigo Child, so I'll report back as I get to it.
-
I like the way the band Anberlin is doing their livestreams. They're doing about one per month in a local venue, doing an album of theirs in-full each time, and offering tickets to watch for $10 through their website. They leave up the stream for a week after so if you missed it, you can still buy a ticket and watch it. They also offer packages on their site with downloads/vinyl bundled with other merch so they can get some other income that way. In between they tell stories about the songs and fuck with each other and it's just so much fun to watch. I've never heard of Pillar but it seems annoying to have to sign up for something else just to watch a livestream.
-
My wife used to listen to Gojira and Coheed and Cambria when she was a teenager.!!
She just isn't interested in anything like that anymore and likes more chill stuff. I've been listening to a lot of Deftones recently and she's fine with that. She's also fine with stuff like Nine Inch Nails. We both like trip-hop so can stick on Portishead or The Avalanches and we're fine.
She's been trying to convert me to Prince but I just can't find anything I particularly enjoy :lol
But, live stream in like 5 hours. Who's watching?
sounds like she's become more particular with her tastes. Loud, heavy music isn't her thing anymore, although Nine Inch Nails and Deftones can be.
Prince is kind of all over the place, you may just not have heard the right song or album. Not that I'm the biggest fan in the world, although it was a thrill to meet him once. He did his share of progressive tunes. "Computer Blue" from Purple Rain probably being my favorite.
as far as the stream, I was going to buy a ticket, but I got thrown off by a couple of things.
Last night, my next door neighbors had one of their loud partys, which can be pretty distracting unfortunately. But also with Pillar, I was thrown off by the fact they required me to give a phone#. I'm a Patreon supporter for The Reign of Kindo, and I don't recall having to give a phone number to sign up. An email? of course . But they require a phone# because they have to text you? I've been getting a shit ton of Robo and Spam calls as it is, and actually had my identity taken recently, so I'm pretty wary of giving out my phone number right now.
The other thing is, as much as I love TDH, there are other bands I love and probably could use my support even more; Bend Sinister for example has a live stream coming up next Friday night, so I felt maybe it would be worth buying a ticket to that instead right now.
I'm sure it was awesome and I guess some details about The Indigo Child were mentioned; it being recorded already, etc per I've seen some comments on some of the FB groups.
-
I like the way the band Anberlin is doing their livestreams. They're doing about one per month in a local venue, doing an album of theirs in-full each time, and offering tickets to watch for $10 through their website. They leave up the stream for a week after so if you missed it, you can still buy a ticket and watch it. They also offer packages on their site with downloads/vinyl bundled with other merch so they can get some other income that way. In between they tell stories about the songs and fuck with each other and it's just so much fun to watch. I've never heard of Pillar but it seems annoying to have to sign up for something else just to watch a livestream.
The Dear Hunter are essentially doing the same thing. You don't have to sign up to Pillar, you can just purchase a one off ticket to the show, but it's more cost effective to sign up.
Once you sign up to Pillar you have access to all the recent live streams, as well as a library of demos and unreleased stuff you can listen to, behind the scenes documentaries, podcasts, as well as other stuff. There's talk of them getting the whole live show, where they played The Color Spectrum, in it's entirety, up on there. If the "Live" playthroughs of Acts I & II sell well they will likely do III, IV & V as well.
I mean you can cancel your subscription at any time. Alternatively you could wait a few months, until even more content is on Pillar, sign up for a month ($10), binge it all then cancel.
There's currently enough on there that I'm going to leave my subscription in place, at least until they release the Act II playthrough. I just love this band and would support them.over most other bands to be fair.
So did no one watch Act I on Saturday then? :omg:
-
I can't stop watching the Act I stream. It is SO good. I have everything crossed that they release the audio as a download. I'll likely play it more than the original record. The band really were on fire and it fills me with hope that we will get to see all the Acts receive the same treatment :heart
-
I've been listening to Act IV a good bit recently. Overall, I think it's a great album, but I feel as though it's just a bit too long. I think not much would be lost if they'd cut At the End of The Earth, If All Goes Well, and Ouroboros; they're good songs, but nothing remarkable. A Night on the Town is the best song on the album to me, but I also really enjoy The Old Haunt, Is There Anybody Here?, The Bitter Suite IV-VI, and King of Swords (Reversed). And the rest of the songs that I haven't mentioned are all enjoyable as well. There's so many good vocal moments... Casey Crescenzo has such a great voice.
Any advice on what TDH album(s) I should listen to next? I'm interested in Act V, since I really like The March, but part of me thinks it might be better to listen to the first three Acts before listening to Act V.
-
I agree to an extent. Act IV has become the popular favorite pick for many, and while I do love it and it has some of their best songs (Waves, A Night on the Town, King of Swords (Reversed), The Old Haunt, The Squeaky Wheel), I do find the end drags on. The last 2, even the last 4 tracks seem to make it go on longer than it needs to.
And the Acts albums are so good, i find myself actually ranking it the lowest.
I would say Act V is the natural choice given it was written and recorded at the same time as Act IV, thus it sounds the most like Act IV. But I'm not sure it matters that much given you enjoy Act IV so much already.
If you want something different, you could dive deep into The Color Spectrum next instead.
-
If you like Caseys voice I really recommend giving The Color Spectrum a listen. Their are some great songs on there and those have my favorite TDH songs.
-
I've been listening to Act IV a good bit recently. Overall, I think it's a great album, but I feel as though it's just a bit too long. I think not much would be lost if they'd cut At the End of The Earth, If All Goes Well, and Ouroboros; they're good songs, but nothing remarkable. A Night on the Town is the best song on the album to me, but I also really enjoy The Old Haunt, Is There Anybody Here?, The Bitter Suite IV-VI, and King of Swords (Reversed). And the rest of the songs that I haven't mentioned are all enjoyable as well. There's so many good vocal moments... Casey Crescenzo has such a great voice.
Any advice on what TDH album(s) I should listen to next? I'm interested in Act V, since I really like The March, but part of me thinks it might be better to listen to the first three Acts before listening to Act V.
I think whichever route you take you'll be pleased. Act V is closest in style to IV, and for me Act IV only bests it my the smallest of margins. As for Acts I-III, I personally rank them II>I>III. If you do listen chronologically then I'd suggest you try and watch the resent stream they did, playing through the whole of Act I. It gave me a whole better appreciation of that album. I think Act II really is the best of the first 3, and for some reason, III has never massively clicked for me. It's got some great songs but I personally find it the weakest of the Acts. Absolutely do not take my word for that though as a lot of fans feel it's the best of the Acts!
If not though, as Ben_Jamin said, give The Color Spectrum a go.
-
I am gonna have to use some bs phone number this time to get acess as that is somehow required to sign up.
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/298597484962858
On April 24th, we are excited to be presenting Act II in its entirety as a full band, full production streamed performance. We had so much fun hanging out with you last month for Act I, we can’t wait to do it again! This event will air exclusively on Pillar - and is included in your membership if you are currently a subscriber. If you are not yet on Pillar, you can pick up a ticket or sign up for a membership today! Tickets + more info at thedearhunter.com
-
I am gonna have to use some bs phone number this time to get acess as that is somehow required to sign up.
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/298597484962858
On April 24th, we are excited to be presenting Act II in its entirety as a full band, full production streamed performance. We had so much fun hanging out with you last month for Act I, we can’t wait to do it again! This event will air exclusively on Pillar - and is included in your membership if you are currently a subscriber. If you are not yet on Pillar, you can pick up a ticket or sign up for a membership today! Tickets + more info at thedearhunter.com
You really should! You should then watch the Act I stream. It was so good and it will 100% hype you up for Act II!
-
Do you think it's at all likely Casey will ever release Act VI? Or is the story basically dead? I'm feeling rather blue-balled here.
-
Do you think it's at all likely Casey will ever release Act VI? Or is the story basically dead? I'm feeling rather blue-balled here.
Hasn't he confirmed his plan for Act VI is a movie? He said he has a screenplay written and is shelving it until they're in a position to get it off the ground, I think. He's 100% definitely said it won't be released as an album.
The band is almost set to release The Indigo Child though, which is the start of a whole new concept. Kinda similar to what Coheed have done with Vaxis I guess.
On a more important note, who is watching the Act II stream on Saturday? If it's even half as good as the Act I stream, it'll be incredible!
-
I want to, althouugh beyond the phone number issue, I need to see if my schedule allows it.
But the Act VI movie thing I recall is what Casey has said, and The Indigo Child is in the works. I recall it's not just purely going to be an album, but include film as well. That will of course be driven by $/budget.
-
So I put in a different phone number and have access to the Pillar for the Act II Stream tonight.
Just watched the Act I performance, and certainly, it's rather breathtaking. The footage, arrangements and clarity.
1 thing that I was thrown off by though, it was much like the Major Parkinson performance on YouTube about a year ago. It's more like a live performance filmed, as a FILM. There's no talking, banter, or even crowd interaction, which I suppose they could have done with someone reading comments from the stream's chat, etc.
Or maybe the version on PILLAR to watch edited that out?
I am planning on watching the Act II performance live tonight (and hopefully our next door neighbors won't be holding another party where we can here their guests easily outside, that could cause a distraction), although it sucks because my wife wants to watch the Prince documentary tonight, which we could purchase a ticket and would have 4 days to still watch. But she doesn't care about TDH of course, so I'm kind of torn on which one to Stream and which one to Watch later.
Also reminding her 1-week from Sunday The Reign of Kindo has a stream as well, lol.
-
Do it man! I'm so pumped for this!
The Act I performance is definitely breathtaking, and gave me an appreciation for that album that I'd been lacking. I hope they release the audio from these streams as I prefer the stream over the original recording.
In regards to the way it was recorded and streamed, I think it was the right choice. When you are playing an album in it's entirety it breaks the flow if there is chat and banter. They have done other streams (which are on Pillar) where they have chatted abd interacted with the live chat.
I already love Act II so am looking forward to being in a position where I love it EVEN MORE, after the stream. I'd love to watch it live but it's like 2am in the UK. I still might though.
-
https://twitter.com/AllMediaReviews/status/1386146063157891074
man, that was epic just as the Act II record is from @therealTDH. Like Act I, I was tearing up multiple times. I feel like I just saw both a moving film and my life as it was in 2007 all over again.
gonna watch the Prince thing now, but I have Act II all over my head right now.
We did get a brief clip of "The Indigo Child" at the end, which the vocals sound very processed, but also has like a spacey synth-funk element.
-
So this happened…
(https://i.imgur.com/CLr9fXx_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
-
that's sad, but also understandable as he has had such a prolific music career even without his time with TDH.
I do wonder if the amount of time TDH required of him was more than he was used to, namely the touring aspect.
-
Yeah before Gavin they had asked Andrew Brown to join - he would have been a great permanent addition but he turned it down because of the time commitment - he had just had a kid and didn’t want to be away for so long. Can’t be an easy life.
-
Interestingly, Gavin Castleton opened for The Dear Hunter when they came to my favorite local venue. I liked his set, and bought the albums he had available to buy at the time. Then, TDH came on and I saw he was playing keyboards. I was all, cool.
But, it was his solo stuff I got into and know Gavin Castleton from, rather than as the keyboardist for TDH.
-
The Color Spectrum - 10 years ago yesterday 6/14/21
-
The Indigo Child?
https://www.instagram.com/stories/caseycrescenzo/2654134659222644208/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVSKqShVp4/
-
The Indigo Child?
https://www.instagram.com/stories/caseycrescenzo/2654134659222644208/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVSKqShVp4/
Yea it's gotta be. They've been teasing a release date for so long. I got excited that they'd actually announced when the bloody thing is coming out.
-
Looks like we've got something inbound a week on Friday :corn
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/q68wo6/102221_its_happening/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/q68wo6/102221_its_happening/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
-
the comments there on reddit mention the 1st single from The Indigo Child 1-week from Friday.
Timely for myself per I started making The Dear Hunter videos on my YouTube channel recently, so it'll probably be worth mentioning on there as well.
-
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/1448041606330806274
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIRFGC1nKPw
Enter the world of The Indigo Child on October 22nd, 2021
(Watch the official short film worldwide on 10.22.21 exclusively on Dust)
Dust is a Free Streaming Service for Scifi Short Films I guess.
https://watchdust.com/watch/?fbclid=IwAR2a2IlJChEQDvK0n2UTm9ZfSImWeMoa1u70ObeXFvuqxWz960-kinQG0XU
-
Preorders for The Indigo Child bundles are up on Pillar for 24 exclusively, then available to everyone else from tomorrow.
Says they will ship 15th November so we are getting this album this year :metal
Just ordered the teal Pillar exclusive vinyl variant.
-
I'm not on the Pillar, but will havew to plan for tomorrow.
I guess part of me is not surprised given how long its been, Casey maybe wanted the 2 pieces of media to come out simultaneously.
-
yeah the preorders are up
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/
-
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQki_IPCHi/
therealtdh
When I started working on the concept for The Indigo Child, I imagined introducing the project with a record of music "From the Motion Picture", knowing in my heart a motion picture, of any length, would never exist. I would just write pieces of a hypothetical score, and release them along lyrical "singles", or theme songs.
As the Indigo Child evolved, I became obsessed with the world, its inhabitants, and their story. Though The Dear Hunter was working through the project's first full length, and we were all in love with how the album was progressing, I felt it couldn't be the introduction I offered for The Indigo Child. I threw myself entirely into writing a screenplay, dreaming of a way to create "Cycle 8": a cinematic prologue to the main narrative of The Indigo Child. Stars impossibly aligned, and with the help of an absolutely phenomenal cast and crew of incredibly talented people, the dream came true.
Now, the tether between music and visuals didn't have to be hypothetical. The score could be the score, and the singles could be featured in the film itself. The result is The Dear Hunter's "The Indigo Child": the introduction the project deserves.
After all this time, it is an absolute joy to share The Indigo Child, and its accompanying short film "Cycle 8", with you. I hope you dive in, and find beauty in what could be, because there's much more on the way.
(Preorder The Soundtrack and Score now at caveandcanarygoods.com)
-
streaming
https://open.spotify.com/album/1QHYMqemImGWdzAQtNgzI0
-
Being more of a film score than a normal album, this didn't do a ton for me on the first pass. I don't love the heavy use of synths on this either as I've generally thought the TDH songs heavy on synths are some of their worst songs. Not really my cup of tea, but I'll give it a few more listens.
-
New album is titled "Antimai" and being played in-full on the
Tour Dates this March/April
no Minnesota..unlikely i will be going unfortunately.
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/257410666_10220391988898081_5261478173065745889_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=JeJek2Ug0tcAX_CLia_&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=fff8c612aa71b07c44362b3d3e616876&oe=619957D0)
-
So now I'm confused. Indigo Child had a track called Antimai and both album covers (if that tour poster is the album cover) have the triangle shape going on... Is Antimai just like, a proper album/band version of the story while IC was like a film score version?
-
I'm confused too ???
-
a comment from FB
I believe it's also one of the main locations within the world of The Indigo Child[/quote\
-
(https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273160803_491212019034736_708325631143214303_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=LOvgaIEO-0oAX8M4O6k&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-1.fna&oh=00_AT-1i8dzGJMkCIppHp2hUOa8XP-Fa8qOAFHFYn3xBBzR3g&oe=62016190)
(https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273004445_491212022368069_1907737807659891046_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=oewsMldO90EAX-VJgyE&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-1.fna&oh=00_AT8WJv4-ueboBVy9_VUYIwM_-59Ze0UZSjsWZB1UADbC9g&oe=62010A1B)
-
After revisiting Act IV recently, I've decided to start working my way through all the other Acts, starting with Act I. It's good, but I don't know how much more I'll enjoy it when I get to know it better. For the first album by The Dear Hunter, though, it's pretty cool and shows a lot of potential.
-
Antimai being mastered (https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2Vz8zv5od/?utm_medium=share_sheet&fbclid=IwAR1z9SVc4pFsL3pzMWGNDuZZQvOfy4Sllng90EtpswIingytEZQ5q2YYtLM)
-
I've been listening to Act II over the past week or so, and it has really grown on me. There are so many great songs on this album, and all throughout the album there's a lot of diversity and emotion. Aside from Red Hands, which I almost always skip, this album is consistently great. My favorites include "The Oracles on the Delphi Express", "The Bitter Suite I & II", "Dear Ms. Leading", and "Vital Vessels Vindicate". Vital Vessels Vindicate is probably my favorite on the album just for the first four minutes alone. If Act III and Act V are just as good if not better than this, I think The Dear Hunter could end up being one of my all-time favorite bands.
-
cool.
I actually have been making YouTube videos about The Dear Hunter catalog of late, and did a ranking just the other day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlQjB_kCPyI) and kind of feel the same about Act II after all these years, aside from Red Hands which I know a lot of fans and Casey himself don't care for. I still find it works, even as corny and is comes across as teenage angst. I'm still just a sucker for the arrangement.
-
I finally got to watch the short film on the Indigo Child and the EP made perfect sense as a prelude to the upcoming album. Gotta give Casey credit for coming up with these stories that hook you in while keeping the music at the front of everything.
After seeing the short film I've started enjoying the EP so much more - I can't wait to deep dive this world more.
-
Act II is the one that feels like it represents the band the best. It's the same sort of situation as Coheed's In Keeping Secrets. All of their albums are fantastic but II just has it all.
-
I've spent the past several hours listening to Acts I-V and The Color Spectrum all in a row, and ranking each song as I listen to them. This list is certainly not finalized, but here's what my Top 20 The Dear Hunter songs look like right now:
1. Home
2. Vital Vessels Vindicate
3. The Moon / Awake
4. A Night on the Town
5. The March
6. Dear Ms. Leading
7. In Cauda Venenum
8. The Bitter Suite I & II: Meeting Ms. Leading and Through the Dime
9. The Bitter Suite IV & V: The Congregation and the Sermon in the Silt
10. Gloria
11. The Oracles on the Delphi Express
12. The Lake and the River
13. The Old Haunt
14. Black Sandy Beaches
15. The Most Cursed of Hands / Who Am I
16. The Procession
17. The Revival
18. Mr. Usher (On His Way to Town)
19. King of Swords (Reversed)
20. A Beginning
-
Wot no Is There Anybody Here?
-
I've spent the past several hours listening to Acts I-V and The Color Spectrum all in a row, and ranking each song as I listen to them. This list is certainly not finalized, but here's what my Top 20 The Dear Hunter songs look like right now:
1. Home
2. Vital Vessels Vindicate
3. The Moon / Awake
4. A Night on the Town
5. The March
6. Dear Ms. Leading
7. In Cauda Venenum
8. The Bitter Suite I & II: Meeting Ms. Leading and Through the Dime
9. The Bitter Suite IV & V: The Congregation and the Sermon in the Silt
10. Gloria
11. The Oracles on the Delphi Express
12. The Lake and the River
13. The Old Haunt
14. Black Sandy Beaches
15. The Most Cursed of Hands / Who Am I
16. The Procession
17. The Revival
18. Mr. Usher (On His Way to Town)
19. King of Swords (Reversed)
20. A Beginning
I do love Home so I can live with that. But my number 1 song by a long way is Lillian.
-
Lilian is fantastic. The whole Blue/Indigo/Violent segment of The Color Spectrum is possibly my favorite group of songs they've done.
-
Wot no Is There Anybody Here?
Funny thing... Is There Anybody Here? is actually #21 on my list.
I do love Home so I can live with that. But my number 1 song by a long way is Lillian.
Lillian is #71 on my list. I know that sounds bad, but I still consider it a good song. I've only listened to The Color Spectrum in full three or four times, so I'm not that familiar with many of the songs on there (except for Home, which I've been familiar with for a while already). There's still a good chance that a lot of the songs on TCS could soon go up in my rankings significantly.
-
Lillian and Home are great. So are Echo, But There's Wolves?, Crow & Cackle, Trapdoor, Collapse Of The Great Tide Cliffs, Progress... TCS has a lot to choose from!
-
My favorite song from each color:
Black - Take More Than You Need
Red - Deny It All
Orange - Stuck on a Wire, Out on a Fence
Yellow - The Dead Don't Starve
Green - Crow and Cackle
Blue - The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo - What Time Taught Us
Violet - Look Away
White - Home
-
My favorite song from each color:
Black - Take More Than You Need
Red - Deny It All
Orange - Stuck on a Wire, Out on a Fence
Yellow - The Dead Don't Starve
Green - Crow and Cackle
Blue - The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo - What Time Taught Us
Violet - Look Away
White - Home
Those three are my least-favorites from their respective color. :lol What Time Taught Us would be on there too if Thermal didn't exist (the only song on the whole project that feels like filler).
Black - Never Forgive, Never Forget
Red - We've Got A Score To Settle (or maybe A Curse Of Cynicism)
Orange - But There's Wolves?
Yellow - She's Always Singing
Green - Crow and Cackle
Blue - The Collapse of the Great Tide Cliffs
Indigo - Progress
Violet - Lillian
White - Home
-
love for Mandala? :huh:
-
love for Mandala? :huh:
It's good, but Progress is better. :)
-
Lilian is fantastic. The whole Blue/Indigo/Violent segment of The Color Spectrum is possibly my favorite group of songs they've done.
Yes, I agree with this. Just some really incredible song writing here.
-
I still feel like I'm the only person that Indigo does nothing for. My least favorite color by far.
-
I still feel like I'm the only person that Indigo does nothing for. My least favorite color by far.
I'm not the biggest fan of Indigo, tossup between Indigo, Orange and White* as my least favorite.
*Yes I'm aware 'Home' is amazing, but the other 3 don't do much for me.
Yellow is my go to one, love Green too - and obviously Violet as that is basically the normal Dear Hunter sound.
-
Listened to Migrant today for the first time in years. What a fantastic album. I feel like this one gets forgotten amongst the epic Acts and Color Spectrum. I had forgotten how many good songs there are here.
-
Listened to Migrant today for the first time in years. What a fantastic album. I feel like this one gets forgotten amongst the epic Acts and Color Spectrum. I had forgotten how many good songs there are here.
It really is a lovely album. It's not quite as incredible as Color Spectrum and Acts III-V, but it's still amazing.
-
Migrant's great, but so easily forgotten. I think with the Acts being such a huge connected project, and with the Color Spectrum being another big connected project (though in a smaller time table), Migrant was just kind of... there. And we went right back into the Acts after. But every time I've come back to that record, I'm reminded that I do really enjoy those songs.
-
I've felt for a long time, if you include the songs from The Migration Annex, Migrant would be more or less at a similar level to The Acts.
"Old Demons" is a big favorite of mine. Also "Middle Ground" and "Dig Your Own Grave" are as good as anything from Migrant itself.
I kind of babbled on, about this on my YouTube channel a couple of months ago when reviewing every TDH album.
-
And now that you've mentioned it, I definitely forgot those Annex tracks even existed.
I should really check those out some day.
-
Oh yeah, the Annex songs are fantastic.
-
If you view them separately the Annex songs are overall strong than the Migrant one. 'Like Crazy' is an little underrated gem.
-
Act I and Act II live on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MToxhZU9x3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6dmyTUVII
-
Act I and Act II live on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MToxhZU9x3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6dmyTUVII
These live streams are honestly incredible. I remember being so excited for the first one. I always thought Act I was OK, but holy shit, that live stream made me appreciate that album so much more!
I thought the Act II one was good, but something about that first one is so special. Might rewatch it today as it's been like a year since I watched.
-
this is kind of a tease. If I could go, I'd love to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrPSDp5dy-w
-
this is kind of a tease. If I could go, I'd love to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrPSDp5dy-w
I'd definitely go to something like that if I could swing it. I was able to hang out with the band a bit before their Philly show in 2011 and everyone was really cool.
-
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdGydSfDJVW/
hahaheslop
New song Friday, they just played it in London tonight! 🙂🙂🙂
-
https://open.spotify.com/album/1G3ia0Fk470MQRFHZcYkEz
Ring 7 - Industry
great funky tune!
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/dearhunter/ring8poverty.html
"Ring 8 - Poverty" lyrics will be available upon album's release on July 01, 2022. Stay tuned.
Track List?
(https://images.genius.com/64db2ede7f978ca46abfcb738d895b54.571x571x1.jpg)
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/antimai/1621578284
1. Ring 8 - Poverty
2. Ring 7 - Industry
3. Ring 6 - Patrol
4. Ring 5 - Middle Class
5. Ring 4 - Patrol
6. Ring 3 - Luxury
7. Ring 2 - Nature
8. Ring 1 - Tower
-
The new single is funky as hell but I'm not sure that I'll be a huge fan of the direction they've gone, only in comparison to their Acts albums.
Because I regard Acts IV & V so highly I know that each subsequent release has left me wanting more. Saying that though, they haven't released an actual album since Act V.
I'm seeing them live next week and was really pumped. I sneaked a peak at their setlists over the last few days and was left a little disappointed. I know I'll have a blast and enjoy the set whatever they play, but it hit me that maybe I'm over my period of being completely in love with this band.
I'm sure they'll knock my socks off but I'll be sad if I'm left feeling anything but in awe.
-
I can follow why many fans may jump ship with this new direction/sound/approach, etc. I guess I enjoy them too much and appreciate what they have done outside of the Acts, that I'm not too worried.
Anyway Preorder is up:
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/
https://www.facebook.com/therealTDH/posts/548894619933142
We are thrilled to formally announce our new record “Antimai”, coming out July 1st. Within the concept of “The Indigo Child”, Antimai acts as an atlas of the fictional world’s last remaining metropolis, exploring its social hierarchy from the outside in.
Today, we share our first single, and one of our collective favorites, “Ring 7 - Industry”.
We first began playing this song in late 2019, touring an unfinished version in the hopes of slowly introducing listeners to the sound of an album we’d hoped to release the following year. Having recorded a majority of our instrumentation in January and early February of 2020, we took a short break with the intent of reconvening in mid March to wrap up work.
Things evolved as they did, and the record’s future became more and more uncertain with the decreasing likelihood of a traditional promotional/touring cycle ahead. But what started as a demoralizing situation slowly metamorphosed into an amazing opportunity to revisit the record with a completely fresh perspective. And slowly, piece by piece, we completed “Antimai” without any concern of when, or if, it would ever be heard—focusing solely on making a record we wanted to listen to.
-Casey
-
Seeing the boys for the second time tonight. It's criminal that I've been a fan of this band for nearly 7 years and this is only my second time seeing them!
I am gonna
sing
my
fucking
heart
out
-
should be fun. Be sure to post a review when you get a chance.
I have no idea when I'll see them next. Maybe this fall? I am a Lifetime Member, and have seen them probably close to 10 times though, but it's been many years since I got to see them headline, per the last 2 were them opening for Coheed and BTBAM.
-
The new song was decent. I always love to see a band explore new sounds and approaches to song writing. If they deviate too far from the Acts they may lose me though. To me, Act IV is pretty darn close to musical perfection and Acts, II, III, and V aren't far behind. I've been less excited about their work the more it deviated from the Act sound, but I'll remain cautiously optimistic about this.
-
coming tomorrow
https://www.instagram.com/p/CembuFyulbE/
-
I've listened to the new song, and will likely give it a few more listens today. It pains me to say that, although I do like the fact it's a longer song and it goes in a few different directions, this isn't doing a great deal for me. I truly love this band but nothing post Act V has really done it for me.
I will always purchase whatever this band puts out but the new direction leaves me cold. I know some people will love it, and it'll likely grow one me, but Acts IV & V were such an unbelievable high I'm scared they'll never reach those heights again.
I'm desperate to be proven wrong though and believe Casey is capable of anything.
-
So wait, they came out with The Indigo Child last fall and another new album in July? I was unware of either of these releases. Lol, so hard to keep track of stuff these days.
-
So wait, they came out with The Indigo Child last fall and another new album in July? I was unware of either of these releases. Lol, so hard to keep track of stuff these days.
Their release schedule/press for new albums has been confusing me for like five years now. :lol I had no idea if The Fox and the Hunt was a new album or a compilation. I had no idea if The Indigo Child was a soundtrack to that Act VI play he was working on or a new album. I had no idea if Antimai was a new album or a redo of The Indigo Child. And since Fox & Hunt and Indigo Child didn't get CD release, I had no idea they had even come out until months (almost a year) after they did.
It really is hard to keep track of when I have no CDs to preorder in advance.
-
as odd as the 1st part of the new tune is, narrative/theatrical, etc..the section that follows is ace, and catchy in sort of a new way for the band.
I wonder if the sax is going to be such a primary part of the sound of this record, they may hire someone to play sax live on tour at some point.
-
Official Video for "Ring 3 - Luxury"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4cTVxMbHHg
-
I'm going to come out and say it, I'm disappointed.
I feel really underwhelmed with Antimai but not because I think it's a BAD record. Objectively it is good, the problem is
1. I hold The Dear Hunter to a really high standard (possibly too high) and for me Acts IV &V are two of top 5 albums of the last decade! Act IV is definitely number 1, and V is probably 2.
2. I'm not a fan of the direction they've taken their music. I prefer the orchestral, movie score approach to the last two acts. This disco groove era is fine but it leaves me feeling like I'm missing the Dear Hunter sound I love.
I know this album will likely grow on me, and I'll appreciate it more than I do right now, however I feel 100% confident I will never like it in the way I admire Acts IV & V. That's OK, not every album had to be a masterpiece, I'm just in a mourning stage for what I could've had I guess.
I'll spin it again shortly, see how the second listen goes.
-
I really was not expecting to hear all that much if any of the Acts-sound with this, or to be honest, maybe any of their music again.
It's pretty well documented how Casey, after Act III even, was not interested in being confined to writing music within the confines of the Acts style.
Why after The Color Spectrum and Migrant, he kind of felt he wanted to make the other Acts records to finish them and move on to something new.
Part of Act IV and V coming out, I kind of see or even recall him saying, he made for the fans after they helped him make Amour & Attrition (crowd funded).
I have come to feel it could be a long time, if ever, we hear another new record from the band that resembles The Acts style. I mean, some moments will invevitably end up in there, but overall the STORY and STYLE could very well be past him and the band.
That being said..listened once..I enjoyed it, but I am kind of the feeling that I am skeptical this record from a love/ear-worm/relistenability will require some time from me before I'll enjoy it like any of the Acts records or even maybe TCS.
-
I'm going to come out and say it, I'm disappointed.
I feel really underwhelmed with Antimai but not because I think it's a BAD record. Objectively it is good, the problem is
1. I hold The Dear Hunter to a really high standard (possibly too high) and for me Acts IV &V are two of top 5 albums of the last decade! Act IV is definitely number 1, and V is probably 2.
2. I'm not a fan of the direction they've taken their music. I prefer the orchestral, movie score approach to the last two acts. This disco groove era is fine but it leaves me feeling like I'm missing the Dear Hunter sound I love.
I know this album will likely grow on me, and I'll appreciate it more than I do right now, however I feel 100% confident I will never like it in the way I admire Acts IV & V. That's OK, not every album had to be a masterpiece, I'm just in a mourning stage for what I could've had I guess.
I'll spin it again shortly, see how the second listen goes.
I honestly don't think they can ever top Act IV and I don't expect them to. I also have no problem with Casey following his muse into other genres and styles. I'm enjoying Antimai for what it is. Almost done with my first listen and at this point I'd put it on par with or just below Act V. I'm sure it will grow on me though.
-
yeah i'll probably give this one more spin but this is just, not what i come to TDH for. no real emotional drive to this one. just goofy showtunes all the way down. maybe a -bit- more of a rock edge than i remember act V having (never liked act V tho) but otherwise, this is just not something that interests me. like it's not... bad, but
also
disco groove
what disco lmao. there's like, some big band/jazz stuff in there if that's what you mean but this is not disco even the tiniest bit :rollin
-
Sunya, Spring 2023
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/vp56v3/yo_casey_fantastic_new_album/
"Casey Crescenzo
Okay but also as a snarkless response, thank you for the kind words and I hope you continue to enjoy. Looking to put out Sunya next year. Hopefully in spring.
caseycrescenzo
·
15 hr. ago
Casey Crescenzo
Sunya is the mythical holy city in The Indigo Child. Also the title of the next album. Also the special coffee blend Nick Sollecito made with his Shapeshifter Coffee Co."
-
Different album and one that I'm growing to appreciate more with each listen. To me the hook of TDH comes from connected motifs both lyrical and musical and that's something that takes me multiple listens to put together.
I look at this album like Act 1 - good with some memorable moments that will probably mean more in the greater context.
Ring 3 is the one I keep coming back to - the Pink Floyd influence in the first half is so much fun to listen to. It makes me think of Animals and The Final Cut had a funky baby.
-
disco groove
what disco lmao. there's like, some big band/jazz stuff in there if that's what you mean but this is not disco even the tiniest bit :rollin
God, all I ever see is people gatekeeping disco on DTF!
In response to some of the other comments above, I have no problem with the fact The Dear Hunter have taken their music in this direction. I also wasn't hoping for something that sounded like the Acts. What I WAS hoping for was songs in this style that l liked as much as stuff from the Acts. I'd heard the singles and was underwhelmed, but was holding out hope that there were better songs on the album itself. Unfortunately, for me I haven't anything to love on the new album yet. That's not to say I won't in the future, that's just where I'm at now.
-
Only one listen so far and I liked it better than I expected to. Like most of you, I absolutely adore the Acts and put a few of them in my top 10 albums ever. I think there was just enough of the Acts sound here to keep me interested. Only time will tell if it falls by the wayside or grows on me.
-
The more I listen to this album, the more I like it.
-
I wouldn't say that I'm a die-hard fan of the band, but I definitely have a ton of respect for them and have enjoyed most of what I've heard.
After one spin of the new album, I think it's pretty good.
-
The more I listen to this album, the more I like it.
Yep. I'm digging it a lot. Not as outrageously great as Acts III to V or the Color Spectrum, but on the next tier down.
I do rather enjoy this funky side of their music. I loved the Migrations Annex, for example.
-
Ring 4 - Patrol is SO GOOD. Currently blowing my mind. It's so catchy and powerful. It's a great karaoke tune.
-
Ring 4 - Patrol is SO GOOD. Currently blowing my mind. It's so catchy and powerful. It's a great karaoke tune.
POWEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRR
Rings 7 and 4 were early standouts for me and still my favourites. But 1-3 and the second half of 6 are also fab.
-
giving this another spin... agree that ring 7 is a jam but it's like the only one that stands out to me. the marimba casey found in a dumpster is so overused across this album it's unreal
i also dunno what he's really doing with the concept this time because it's like... 100% worldbuilding 0% actual story :lol this is what i mean when i say there's no real emotional pull to this one it's just, outlining this really crappy city and how life sucks for everyone and then it ends with the villain song where the villain brags for six minutes and then it ends. what :lol
-
This album is hitting me like a freight train. I actually get emotional at parts, particularly in LoTown and Nature. It's so good. The villains are so brutal and raw. Loving the motional range of this album.
-
the concept and approach to Antimai very well may be similar to Act I, or maybe closer, Epilogue from The River Empires in that Antimai could very well be like a Preamble or a map for the albums that will come.
An album could be writtten about each Ring conceivably.
-
I've been a big fan of the band for over a decade but I'll the the first to admit I have no idea what's going on storywise in the Acts or Antimai but it's cool that there's depth there for people to explore and sort of 'get more' out of it. I just like the music and that's fine for me. New album has been growing with each listen! :hat
-
I've been a big fan of the band for over a decade but I'll the the first to admit I have no idea what's going on storywise in the Acts or Antimai but it's cool that there's depth there for people to explore and sort of 'get more' out of it. I just like the music and that's fine for me. New album has been growing with each listen! :hat
Same here. Huge fan since Act I and I couldn't care less about the plot of the Acts or Antimai. I'm not really a lyrics person in general. I can sing along to many songs, but don't really pay any attention to what the words actually mean.
-
Is the band's website the only place you can preorder the CD? Can't find it on Amazon.
-
So trumpets in the album are becoming a highlight on the album. It keeps getting better and better with every listen.
As I started paying attention to the lyrics I'm getting the same feeling I got when I first listened to Act I: I want to hear more, and I'm also happy to deep dive this album much more.
Initialy Ring 3: Luxury was favorite, and one I kept coming back. It reminds me of Pink Floyd's Dogs at time, which fits the story quite well. I still listen to it a lot still but Ring 4: Patrol stole my heart. The story, the motif from the short film, the vocal arrangements between the backgroun lower pitch bridge and Casey going "But we used to be weak..." - it's just incredibly tasty.
Casey's ability to tell a story musically and lyrically is unbelivable - very Neal Morse-esque in his own way.
-
Their bus broke down on their way their show in San Francisco.
Rescheduled for August 31t.
https://www.facebook.com/TheChapelSF/posts/pfbid0GDBpnxiPzJrM13dAFsWf7xsLet4EUvdNYDk5PtnMDjKs6RuUnGw8UvRmkvDaZVFLl
PLEASE NOTE! Tonight's show with The Dear Hunter + The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die + Tanner Merritt of o'brother (Thursday, July 28) is being rescheduled to Wednesday, August 31. All original tickets will remain valid. If you are unable to attend on this new date and would like to request a refund via your point of purchase, the deadline to do so is noon on Thursday, August 4. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A message from the band:
Dear everyone in San Francisco,
We have been looking forward to this forever. Finally putting this record out and getting it into your ears, and being able to start this tour in what has been one of the most loving and supportive cities for us… we felt overwhelming joy and anticipation.
This morning our bus broke down en route from Port Angeles after we had been assured a significant amount of preparation and repair had been administered. For the last several hours, we have been exhausting every option we could think of to try and find a way down to you to share this first night together. That search came up empty.
Unfortunately, this means we will be unable to perform in SF tonight. But, we have secured a makeup date for this show and will come to San Francisco on the 31st of August.
We understand how difficult it is to arrange a night out/babysitters/time from work/etc… and we don’t take these things lightly. I am so sorry to everyone for the wrench this throws in the gears of what was meant to be a beautiful night and doubly sorry to anyone who won’t be able to attend the makeup show. Please know we understand fully.
I hope we get a chance to see you and share this music with you. If you’re able to make it, let’s commiserate over the general nightmare of logistics, and escape for a few hours of music.
We love and appreciate you all. Thank you for your understanding and support.
-Casey Crescenzo
-
Anyone in UK/EU got Antimai CDs yet? Last I checked their store doesn't ship outside US
-
Every few years I go through the entire discography and my favorites change again and again. This time it's a toss-up between Act III and Migrant as my favorite album.
And even then, usually on III "The Tank" is my favorite song but this time, the one-two punch of "The Thief" and "Mustard Gas" is kicking my butt. A lot of Act III really is just banger after banger after banger and I wish I had appreciated it more back when it came out in 2009. But I was a sophomore in college and music kind of took a backseat for a few years.
Gonna try and do IV and V back to back tomorrow.
-
In classic TDH fashion this album gets better with every listen. I've been playing it a couple of times every week, and each time something new catches my ears. I wasn't too sure about how funky it was but the more I listen the more cinematic it gets. It's also better when heard after the EP and the short film on YT.
Antimai has a strong Act I vibe in that it's memorable on its own, and yet, I think it's only seeds of what's to come. The world it builds gets me excited about what's to come and I see tons of potential for another epic series of albums.
Also, I can't help but smile every time I hear the line "Life is a dream, and you're in mind". I almost feel like a quick 4th wall break from Casey.
-
I need to listen to this again.
-
I am loving this album the more I listen to it.
It's really cool how they bring back the Poverty coda in Luxury. It's a very fitting melody, do I also hear steel drums?
Ring 2: Nature is my favorite, but I enjoy them all. I think this a fantastic concept, and I like how the album is a top down view of the rings.
To me, it seems the rings rise with the tower in the middle being the highest point.
-
someone on fb mentioned in a comment how Casey recently on Reddit said, Sunya isn't necessarily expected this Spring or Summer, but 2024, due to the issues with releasing Vinyl and the long delays.
I can't find it, however there is a quote here about how they are working on it currently at least
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/zfphic/ama_but_please_dont_ask_me_about_merch_store_or/
TheShadowQuill
Considering the way Ring 1 ended - not sure if this is too spoilery - but are you going to top every song transition The Dear Hunter has ever done by making Antonia transition into the Sunya album? This is completely unfounded but I’ve been thinking about it for some reason
Casey Crescenzo
Wait patiently
nhvfx
HeyItsSnowing
·
Progress on Sunya update (is that the stuff you are currently recording)? Or just a peek of the lore you have written
Casey Crescenzo
We are working on sunya. I’m a bit unsure of what to do, to be sincere. It’s tough to be 6 years into an idea that you feel will never be realized.
BjornoPizza
Never be realized at all our fully realized I wonder. Because you’re working on the album right now. I’m thinking maybe it’s a show or movie project that you feel will never happen. I’m sure that’s hard as a creator.
How would you describe the vibe of Sunya compared to Antimai? Can we expect more "Untethered 'Space Funk" or are we in for something completely different?
Casey Crescenzo
Heavier and lighter
-
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDearHunter/comments/yhhqfj/antimai_orders/
"The album we were hoping to release in spring 2022 will now, most likely, be released in spring of 2023"
"good position to announce Act I and II live on vinyl by the end of November,"
I wonder he meant "release in spring 2023 will now, most likely be released in spring 2024."
"This all seemed like the best route to getting music to everyone asap, but the reality is that I have to rethink the way we are releasing our records. Moving forward, I don't think I will launch another presale. This means the entire schedule for The Dear Hunter is going to be heavily offset.
I have no intention of putting us down another path that results in people making veiled threats against the band, or accusing us of being anything other than victims of the same situation. We were hoping to get all of the Antimai items out within October, which would have put us in a good position to announce Act I and II live on vinyl by the end of November, which we would hope to have in hand by early spring.
Instead, we will wait until those records are in hand to announce. That will hopefully be spring. The album we were hoping to release in spring 2022 will now, most likely, be released in spring of 2023, and so on. This isn't a threat-this is just me leveling with you all about what solution I see to stop the inevitable production delay problem, and the way it trickles down. The only other option I see is to forgo physical products altogether."
-
not new, but I stumbled on this on imdb
"Nemo in Slumberland" short film using tunes from Indigo.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qg-bMExBZEE
-
European Fans..tour this June/Summer?
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/329160414_883657352897957_3371476077304515103_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=MLGhx3uhmWAAX8wxtqe&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB0sLcY-AcmIU4KZ8NUQQPR0xVAO6nLRXYK06hGrVf0DQ&oe=63F2DA5B)
-
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBYRtVPF02/
The Dear Hunter: Act II: Pt II, coming soon, thanks to the incredible @gillyvor
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/333045178_1414937259044606_3471462720950444241_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=TK8c72JmT8YAX9Kd2uN&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCPUtCgLIJs0kHUzn4485Rf8uijSdDjcEgr0pDTGkCYTQ&oe=63FDEA3D)
-
I feel a bit bad saying this, but wanted to gauge others' thoughts. Do you Casey seems like the type that would probably be best not looking at social media and interacting with fans that way on Reddit and the like? To me it almost always comes across like any answer is given through gritted teeth and frustration. And on top of that he's hinted at having major insecurities about pleasing his fans. I'm sure him engaging online doesn't help that, which could partly explain why he's so sparse there.
Admittedly I'm not a fan of gossiping too much about this kind of stuff about people I've never met, let alone know well, because it perpetuates some of the unhealthy parasocial problems created from this online stuff, but here I am asking anyway. I just hope he's doing all right.
-
Just seen they've announced a European tour and tickets are £17.60!!! That's so crazily cheap, and I don't fully understand how they are able to tour over here charging that little.
-
I feel a bit bad saying this, but wanted to gauge others' thoughts. Do you Casey seems like the type that would probably be best not looking at social media and interacting with fans that way on Reddit and the like? To me it almost always comes across like any answer is given through gritted teeth and frustration. And on top of that he's hinted at having major insecurities about pleasing his fans. I'm sure him engaging online doesn't help that, which could partly explain why he's so sparse there.
Admittedly I'm not a fan of gossiping too much about this kind of stuff about people I've never met, let alone know well, because it perpetuates some of the unhealthy parasocial problems created from this online stuff, but here I am asking anyway. I just hope he's doing all right.
he does seem to get frustrated repeatedly with the fans response. He got rid of Facebook many years ago, and some of that I think was dealing with unhappy fans.
I'm unsure, but he does have more experience with it now compared to many years back, that I would think he's kind of learned how to deal with it better. But he does those Reddie AMA still.
-
His Antimai AMA was really amazing. I don't want him to fully step away because that was great.
-
I definitely sensed a lot of frustration in his whole "spring 2024" rant. TDH needs to be signed to a major prog label, get proper distribution and so forth.
-
new Podcast "All Things Dear Hunter" podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HGiV0HNVp5cTxAuIiiAMh
3 hour chat with Casey talking Act 6, Antimai, Sunya, etc
Sunya will have a song that goes from Def Leppard to Weather Report
-
bump.
they showed up on MrBeast (24:41)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7Z-Xq8Drc
https://twitter.com/therealTDH/status/1662657643557847040
-
Migrant 10th Anniversary Fall Tour which includes St.Paul on 10/25
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fyb7DZ6XsBYTznM?format=jpg&name=large)
-
Awesome, I'll try to make it to the St Paul show. Haven't seen these guys live in a long time.
-
for those who want Vinyl or physical items:
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/collections/the-dear-hunter
Act I Live [VINYL] (including a version with a lyric sheet)
Antimai [Cassette]
Antimai Vinyl (repressed)
-
for those who want Vinyl or physical items:
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/collections/the-dear-hunter
Act I Live [VINYL] (including a version with a lyric sheet)
Antimai [Cassette]
Antimai Vinyl (repressed)
Man, I really need to get that Act I Live vinyl, that performance was so good and really helped me appreciate the album more.
-
They released Antimai on cassette but not CD? Maybe they'll get around to that sooner or later, I've heard the band has had a very hard time with producing physical copies in the past year or so. I can wait however long it'll take, but I'd love to have Antimai on CD.
-
Antimai did get released last year on CD.
I own a copy per I showed it and the Vinyl I bought on YouTube (http://youtu.be/qxd52C5CkG4?t=61).
It may be out of print now, but I would monitor ebay, amazon marketplace, discogs, etc for it.
-
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QYMfShXPL._SX425_.jpg)
"Migrant Returned" October 6, 2023
https://www.amazon.com/Migrant-Returned-Dear-Hunter/dp/B0CDHF6F6T
https://elusivedisc.com/the-dear-hunter-migrant-returned-2lp/
LP1
An Escape
Girl
Let Go
Kiss of Life
Sweet Naiveté
Whisper
Shame
This Vicious Place
Dig Your Own Grave
LP2
Bring You Down
Like Crazy
Shouting at the Rain
Cycles
Dig Your Own Grave
Don't Look Back
Owls
Older Demons
The Love
-
"An Escape"
https://open.spotify.com/album/43XwpgPG6M3G3PEW0dpmMX
-
I really liked the new single!
-
is it new? it sounds like a song that's come out already
-
Not new new. Read the previous page.
That said I was gutted when I realized it was not the first Sunya single.
Also interesting that the most hated TDH album (even by Casey himself) is the one that gets the anniversary treatment.
-
I have a newfound appreciation for Migrant. It's actually been my most listened to TDH album over the last 6 months or so.
-
The version of An Escape is shorter. But there's also this part:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5SScG_XsAEC1Fy?format=jpg&name=small)
-
Nice surprise this morning, The Dear Hunter have released the live recording of Act I they recorded a few years ago, on streaming services…
https://spotify.link/low2kOaR6Cb (https://spotify.link/low2kOaR6Cb)
This was the live version they recorded during COVID, and released on their subscription service Pillar. Man, I eagerly awaited this when it came out, and it did not disappoint. They first released the audio and visual recording about 2.5 years ago. I remember vividly watching it when it came out. It dropped in the early hours here in the UK and I was awake super early as my kid had woken up. I remember rocking him to sleep in the rocking chair, then sticking my headphones on and watching this, with the early morning sun streaming through the window and my boy asleep in my arms.
It honestly blew me away and is like the definitive version of the album as far as I’m concerned. Make sure you listen if you’re a fan guys. It honestly increased my appreciation of the debut tenfold!
-
I have a newfound appreciation for Migrant. It's actually been my most listened to TDH album over the last 6 months or so.
I've always loved Migrant. Not quite at the level of Acts III-V or The Color Spectrum, but the next tier down for sure.
Interested in hearing the reworked version. I love most of the songs on the "Migrant Reprise" EP so having those worked in should be interesting. The tracklist posted on the previous page (which comes from the Elusive Disc LP listing) has an error because it has Dig Your Own Grave in there twice. Per the Amazon digital listing, the first one is supposed to be Middle Ground.
-
I have a newfound appreciation for Migrant. It's actually been my most listened to TDH album over the last 6 months or so.
I've always loved Migrant. Not quite at the level of Acts III-V or The Color Spectrum, but the next tier down for sure.
Interested in hearing the reworked version. I love most of the songs on the "Migrant Reprise" EP so having those worked in should be interesting. The tracklist posted on the previous page (which comes from the Elusive Disc LP listing) has an error because it has Dig Your Own Grave in there twice. Per the Amazon digital listing, the first one is supposed to be Middle Ground.
I agree with this - Like Crazy in particular is a gem.
-
Actually the separate EP was called the Migrations Annex wasn't it. Migrant Reprise was the re-release that had those songs attached to the album.
-
https://www.discogs.com/release/4533145-The-Dear-Hunter-The-Migrations-Annex
https://www.discogs.com/release/10297956-The-Dear-Hunter-Migrant-Reprise
-
I thought Rich was right about Migrant Reprise. I’ve never seen that version you linked Soundscape. What a strange selection of songs to tag onto the main album. Anyone know why those songs were picked?
-
Pretty sure that discogs listing is incorrect. Seems to be 6 random songs, probably live performances.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrant_(album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/71x8uoLl2fSphjXirFvlA7
-
it might not be. I wasn't familiar with "Migrant Reprise" either, but it looks like a European version of Migrant with those extra tracks, maybe live or like some kind of sampler the label wanted to include.
You'd think they would want to include tunes from The Migration Annex instead, but I suspect the band may not have had anything to do with what else was included on it.
-
It’s weird, you’ve then got Migrant (Deluxe) on Spotify that has some of the songs from The Migration Annex added on, but not all of them.
-
It’s weird, you’ve then got Migrant (Deluxe) on Spotify that has some of the songs from The Migration Annex added on, but not all of them.
I remember now. The deluxe version was from the horrible days when you used to get bonus songs for buying the digital copy. I remember I brought the iTunes version for those 3 tracks and when Annex came out I just brought the other 3 songs.
-
Act I live
https://open.spotify.com/album/3dW2kN37rpgWWNg3v0HuCL
-
Act I live
https://open.spotify.com/album/3dW2kN37rpgWWNg3v0HuCL
listened to it last week when it dropped, sounds great!! :metal
-
Mr. (Blue Eyes) Usher
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx_VvDCyAOl/
-
I saw them again on Wednesday (great show, babbled on my YouTube channel along with the Portnoy+DT news).
but if you weren/aren't able toc catch the current Migrant Returned Tour, the show next Friday Night, November 3rd the show is being streamed live.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy6YwifLECm/
-
live stream is tonight in New York (not far from the Rock Hall Ceremony in Brooklyn also being held tonight, lol).
https://veeps.com/thedearhunter/bad44908-893f-4375-a740-33101fe1e749?_kx=qiiExYBw9u9VAVQqjNgf-aoF4i8rYwIkWsvh-QEX505CeihQH2tGR-ejdyD070PI.R6HStD
-
live stream is tonight in New York (not far from the Rock Hall Ceremony in Brooklyn also being held tonight, lol).
https://veeps.com/thedearhunter/bad44908-893f-4375-a740-33101fe1e749?_kx=qiiExYBw9u9VAVQqjNgf-aoF4i8rYwIkWsvh-QEX505CeihQH2tGR-ejdyD070PI.R6HStD
I'd love to, but that's 1:50am for me.
-
it is available to watch for 48 hours after it's over fwiw.
They should be doing the 1 new unreleased tune "Plains" which oddly enough, Bradford Cox's band Deerhunter also has a song of the same name. I doubt Casey realized that though.
-
new graphic novel "Act II: Part 2"
https://www.caveandcanarygoods.com/products/act-iii-issue-001
-
My son and I drove a couple hours to Atlanta to see them three weeks ago... damn were they solid!
-
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/410602059_760398325903623_5276199793597742328_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=12A5CXQGEU8AX_1bye1&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBKaF7Px0_l51BQtmdNQPzUFsWEbcrloO-uhgB50DZR7Q&oe=6581B418)
going down under in late May to do 3 shows with Toehider and Closure in Moscow.
would love to see that (or even just Toehider once).
-
(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/410602059_760398325903623_5276199793597742328_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=12A5CXQGEU8AX_1bye1&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBKaF7Px0_l51BQtmdNQPzUFsWEbcrloO-uhgB50DZR7Q&oe=6581B418)
going down under in late May to do 3 shows with Toehider and Closure in Moscow.
would love to see that (or even just Toehider once).
Saw this on reddit this morning. That's a dreamy lineup, right?! Man, I'm loving Soft Hell, I need to see all three bands in the UK!
-
for those who don't know about it on YouTube, the Makey Words Podcast are being uploaded to YouTube (original on their Pillar).
This latest 1 talks about the making of Antimai and several details about Sunya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPeZc-fg8BU