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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: kirksnosehair on January 26, 2012, 12:27:31 PM
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Got this from a friend today on Facebook. Listened to a couple of tracks and immediately went and bought the MP3 album from Amazon.com
They have their album streaming HERE (https://www.guitarworld.com/exclusive-beyond-bridge-streaming-new-album-old-man-and-spirit)
If you like what you hear, it's available in CD or Digital on Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Spirit-Beyond-Bridge/dp/B0065HDLN0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327605886&sr=8-1)
Or get it from my good friend Ken Golden at LaserCD (https://www.lasercd.com/Products/Beyond-The-Bridge---The-Old-Man-And-The-Spirit__FRCD541.aspx)
There's a pretty good write-up there on the LaserCD site. I've found that I generally have about the same taste as he does.
This one is killer. I'm almost all the way through it now and I've got to put it away so I don't over play it.
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Listened to the opening track, love the vocals and how well the music blends. Think I'm gonna have to buy this someday.
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Listened to the first track and is going through the second one.
Surely interesting... sounds very professional and well put together for a first album. Very promising so far.
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Got this from a friend today on Facebook. Listened to a couple of tracks and immediately went and bought the MP3 album from Amazon.com
They have their album streaming HERE (https://www.guitarworld.com/exclusive-beyond-bridge-streaming-new-album-old-man-and-spirit)
If you like what you hear, it's available in CD or Digital on Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Spirit-Beyond-Bridge/dp/B0065HDLN0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327605886&sr=8-1)
Or get it from my good friend Ken Golden at LaserCD (https://www.lasercd.com/Products/Beyond-The-Bridge---The-Old-Man-And-The-Spirit__FRCD541.aspx)
There's a pretty good write-up there on the LaserCD site. I've found that I generally have about the same taste as he does.
This one is killer. I'm almost all the way through it now and I've got to put it away so I don't over play it.
You have the generally the same taste as Ken Golden?
Remind me to listen to your recommendations then :D
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Yeah, pretty much any disc that he says he likes on his site, I buy it, and I love them 95% of the time.
Bumping this thread because I cannot stop listening to this CD. In fact, it has a song on it that is the first song to move me to tears in a long time.
It's just a great piece of writing, the whole thing. And the performances are outstanding.
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Your recommendation carries a lot of weight for me Barry. I'll keep my eye out for it.
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Your recommendation carries a lot of weight for me Barry. I'll keep my eye out for it.
Live stream in the OP if you happen to be in front of a computer for a while and want to check it out.
Key Tracks: The Call, The Apparition, World of Wonders, The Struggle (channeling Savatage here!), Where The Earth and Sky Meet :eek :hefdaddy
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Yeah, very nice album indeed! I've been listening to it once so far (streamed from some official site) but it definitely is on top of my must-buy-list at the moment.
Plus: As a graphics designer i also state, that i love the cover art! Very cool vibe and apprently well executed! Nice stuff!
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Very much been enjoying this album as well.
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I came here to bump this thread and two people already beat me to it. Fantastic album, I keep finding new things to like about it. I've only listened to it 3 times so far, but I think its safe to say this would have easily made my top 5 from last year had I heard it before, probably #3 behind Flaming Row and TDH.
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I knew some of you would really like this if you gave it a chance. I've been trying really hard to not overplay it.
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It's a shame how little attention this thread got.
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This band and this album deserve a lot of attention. I've been pimping it all over the place.
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On my radar. Saving it for later.
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As I posted in another thread, simply having a thread about a band generally does nothing. I only popped in originally because Barry started the thread. If this thread were started by 95% of the people here, I wouldn't have popped in until I heard a song from this on WPAPU. So, I'm equally guilty of this as others. Another part of it is that it seems like a growing population of DTF isn't interested in prog or prog metal.
It seems like the best way to pimp a band around here is through roulettes.
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As I posted in another thread, simply having a thread about a band generally does nothing. I only popped in originally because Barry started the thread. If this thread were started by 95% of the people here, I wouldn't have popped in until I heard a song from this on WPAPU. So, I'm equally guilty of this as others. Another part of it is that it seems like a growing population of DTF isn't interested in prog or prog metal.
It seems like the best way to pimp a band around here is through roulettes.
I've noticed that too. The fuck? :whatthe: DTF posters not into prog or prog metal.
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Thanks to JB, I went to progstreaming.com and this album is incredible. I need to buy this.
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I should check this band out...
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Got this one last week, found them on my own oddly enough. Absolute masterpiece.
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Got this one last week, found them on my own oddly enough. Absolute masterpiece.
Yeah, happened to find this one on my own as well when visiting progstreaming.com recently. Every DT fan here definitely must give it a listen as it's freaking amazing. One of those albums that absolutely floors you instantly and only gets better upon repeated listens. I have a feeling this and the forthcoming album from Headspace will rank very highly on my 2012 top 10 list.
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Yeah, pretty much any disc that he says he likes on his site, I buy it, and I love them 95% of the time.
Bumping this thread because I cannot stop listening to this CD. In fact, it has a song on it that is the first song to move me to tears in a long time.
It's just a great piece of writing, the whole thing. And the performances are outstanding.
Just curious, was it World of Wonder that moved you, cause that one sucker punched my soul real good.
And one thing I was thinking, if these guys do an opening tour and play this thing in its enterity, I feel woefully sorry for the headlining act.
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Yeah, Lonestar, that track is beautiful. And that girl's voice is just made of pure awesomesauce.
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I checked out The Apparition on youtube (ZOMG, I checked it out for free! Burn me at the stake!! :P) earlier today. Not bad. A decade ago, I might have eaten that up with a spoon, but now, not so much. They are obviously a talented band, and from the sound of that one song, they do a good job within that style, but that kind of overly dramatic prog metal just isn't my thing. Oh well, I tried.
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Yeah, Lonestar, that track is beautiful. And that girl's voice is just made of pure awesomesauce.
She could sing the phone book and I'd be happy.
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Man, I got this cd about 4 weeks ago but it's still hasn't been unwrapped. :facepalm:
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Man, I got this cd about 4 weeks ago but it's still hasn't been unwrapped. :facepalm:
Take an hour out of your day, its so worth it.
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She could sing the phone book and I'd be happy.
No doubt. She certainly does have a beautiful, soulful voice.
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So, yeah... pretty f'n awesome. Doc... you're right, has a lot of the same feel as Elinoire.
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Knew you'd crack. :lol
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With all this talk about it from you guys, how could I not! ;D
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On my radar. Saving it for later.
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Later came sooner.
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Nice choice :hat
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Later came sooner.
Snappy reply withheld :biggrin:
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been listening to this band alot on Spotify lately like what I hear
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been listening to this band alot on Spotify lately like what I hear
If you haven't all ready, do yourself the favor and listen to it end to end without distraction, it's truly an amazing piece of work.
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I just put the finishing touches on a review of this album for obscure/Nem's webzine. Just need one little tidbit to add and I will share it, probably within the day.
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I just put the finishing touches on a review of this album for obscure/Nem's webzine. Just need one little tidbit to add and I will share it, probably within the day.
Can't wait. Spun this a couple of times this weekend.
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I'd hate to be the party pooper here, but I've listened through this album a couple of times and while it's good, there's nothing that really excites as yet. It's solid, but I think needs a lot of listens to fully absorb.
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How can you not loving it effect my love for it?
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I'd hate to be the party pooper here, but I've listened through this album a couple of times and while it's good, there's nothing that really excites as yet. It's solid, but I think needs a lot of listens to fully absorb.
Clearly you're doing it wrong. :lol
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The vocals make the album for me. Along with the music, the vocals really bring the songs to a new level, especially since the vocals are female. She really adds a whole lot to them, hearing her makes me want to find more female vocalist bands in this style. Or better yet, we need more female singers singing this style. Which in turn is funny, because she sounds like some pop singers in some songs, I've always said I would enjoy the pop singers more if they sang a different style or sang about different topics other than heartbreaking love songs, and sex songs.
Thanks for showing us this band, Its a contender for album of the year.
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My review, enjoy...
https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/beyond-the-bridge-the-old-man-and-the-spirit/ (https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/beyond-the-bridge-the-old-man-and-the-spirit/)
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:hearts:
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Another impressive piece of writing dude.
P.S. check your Spotify inbox.
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Thanks dude, and I'll get to it listening I get the morning cobwebs cleaned out.
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Wow, that's got to be one of the best-written reviews I've ever read, anywhere. You are one talented mo-fo, mister. :tup
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Right on Barry, thanks for saying that. Amazing what comes out of us once we stop drowning the insides?
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Your so good you should be a food critic.
Did I just cross a line?! :biggrin:
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Your so good you should be a food critic.
Did I just cross a line?! :biggrin:
It's funny you say that, when I was writing the review and dumping all that praise on the album, all I could think about was the Simpson's episode where Homer was a food critic, and loved everything. :lol
Food critics have it nice though, eat for free at the best places, and all they have to do is write about them, rough fucking life.
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hey don't you dare leave me.... there will be perks of reviewing albums too.... free gigs, backstages and stuff... pleaseeeee.......
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hey don't you dare leave me.... there will be perks of reviewing albums too.... free gigs, backstages and stuff... pleaseeeee.......
*waits for backstage pass to July 1st DT gig*
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getting there hun.. getting there... just a lil patience....
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Good thing I don't have the time or patience to write album reviews because I'd just end up with a bunch of perks I could never use anyway :lol
Haven't gotten around to reading your review yet, though it seems kind of silly to read a positive review of something I already like :)
Also, some less than glowing reviews are necessary to maintain credibility - and yes the Homer episode does come to mind. "Nine thumbs up? What the HELL is that?"
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My favorite comment from that one is "pedestrian" :lol
Yeah, I hear what you're saying. One thing is I hate to slam someone publicly, it's just not in my nature, and two, both the albums I reviewed so far, this and the Mechanical Poet album, I do love that much. She just sent me a few others that I might be able to be a bit more critical on, but I'm so lacking in the music theory side, I'm always searching for the terms to describe what I know I'm hearing, it's a lot of learning but fun as hell, definately a hobby I want to keep up on.
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Good thing I don't have the time or patience to write album reviews because I'd just end up with a bunch of perks I could never use anyway :lol
Haven't gotten around to reading your review yet, though it seems kind of silly to read a positive review of something I already like :)
Also, some less than glowing reviews are necessary to maintain credibility - and yes the Homer episode does come to mind. "Nine thumbs up? What the HELL is that?"
You clearly haven't read our chef's handiwork. You've eaten it, now you need to read it.
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From what I've heard, the music on this album is incredible. I'm just not a fan of the female vocals. I'll need a lot more sampling before I buy this.
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From what I've heard, the music on this album is incredible. I'm just not a fan of the female vocals. I'll need a lot more sampling before I buy this.
www.progstreaming.com (can't remember if you posted in that thread). It's there for the right price - FREE!
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From what I've heard, the music on this album is incredible. I'm just not a fan of the female vocals. I'll need a lot more sampling before I buy this.
The male vocal is the more dominant on the album, and are incredible. The thing is the two fit together so perfectly with the music and especially with the story.
our chef
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Thanks for the link, JB. My time on the computer is fairly limited so I usually just hit YouTube.
It's on my radar for sure.
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Holy shit guys, BtB is going to put my review on their website!!!!!! :dangerwillrobinson:
oops, correction, their Facebook page, but still, fuck yeah!!!!
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Holy shit guys, BtB is going to put my review on their website!!!!!! :dangerwillrobinson:
oops, correction, their Facebook page, but still, fuck yeah!!!!
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
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Holy shit guys, BtB is going to put my review on their website!!!!!! :dangerwillrobinson:
oops, correction, their Facebook page, but still, fuck yeah!!!!
Schwing!!!!! I've liked them, so going to watch for it. If you like them, they end up friend requesting you.
Edit ... you're up there. Front and to the left. very cool mang.
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Great review bro. SPOT friggin on. I have not stopped listeing to this since i got it a while back. An amazing masterpiece.
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Her voice reminds me of Kim's from Touchstone. Another great band you all should check out and lonestar should review
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Holy shit guys, BtB is going to put my review on their website!!!!!! :dangerwillrobinson:
oops, correction, their Facebook page, but still, fuck yeah!!!!
that's awesome hun :tup :heart
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oh that's lovely.... Peter Degenfeld of BtB commented on RJ's review (https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/beyond-the-bridge-the-old-man-and-the-spirit/#comment-292)
d'awww..... :heart
this thread is no longer about BtB.. is it :lol
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Well fuck me, the guitarist commented on my review. :hat
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Yeah, that's cool, man. I had not listened to this album in a while so I gave it a spin at the gym this morning. :hat
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Yeah, that's cool, man. I had not listened to this album in a while so I gave it a spin at the gym this morning. :hat
Same here, its making my next reviews really hard, cause the other albums suck by comparison. :lol
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Nothing wrong with that R Homer J Simpson star
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I just want to note, I was listening to this band months before they were cool.
/hipsterNick
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#hipsterdoofus is more like it.
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I just want to note, I was listening to this band months before they were cool.
/hipsterNick
(https://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k34/Zook85/nick_avatar_hipster.png)
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:laugh:
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Just picked this up.
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just bought it...looking forward to checking out tomorrow
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This album gets better and better. Nem, you better get some awesome pics of the show next week.
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I love the male and female contrast. If only females from America could sing this style.
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Picked up last week, third listen, wow, this is brilliant. Remids me a bit of Vanden Plas "Christ 0" which I love. Definitely one of the best albums I have heard this year.
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Listening to on Spotify and it's really good!
Finally this and Headspace, other prog bands that I can get into besides just Dream Theater :)
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Interviewing these guys next week... feel free to send your questions....
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Totally missed this one...
This album gets better and better. Nem, you better get some awesome pics of the show next week.
Sure hun!!!
Questions are ready!!! I'm ready!!!
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Oh, see you at the gig, then! :tup
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YAY!!!! My second DTF meet up!!!!
see you du bist besser :P
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I just hope I recognize you. :hat
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you've got a point dear... I'm a very low-key person myself... :laugh:
so to make sure we meet, I'll give you a German cell number... ;)
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Bump to get a review of tonight's gig from Nem or ich bin...
:corn:
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I could do one as well, but i'm too busy at work right now and still to overwhelmed by the awesomeness we have witnessed yesterday! Was totally worth it, i can give away that info at least! ;) But Nem certainly will tell you guys extensively why! ;)
Oh, and look who got interviewed by the lady herself: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/404124_4422490841937_1439901854_n.jpg :coolio
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Actually just finished talking to her, sounded like an epic night. I'm very anxious to see all the interviews and pics.
I was so bitter that I couldn't be there for the gig that when I got home from work I bought Peter Gabriel tickets in a fit of rage. I felt much better afterwards. :P
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Well, let's see...
I met Nem.
I sweated.
I had fun.
Flaming Row ruled.
Beyond The Bridge were very good (despite some technical problems in the beginning). Funny encore (Can You Feel the Love Tonight?).
More later. ;)
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I didn't see/recognize you, dude! :(
But yeah, lots of fun indeed! Disney-Metaaaaal!!! :metal
Well, let's see...
I met Nem.
I sweated.
I had fun.
Flaming Row ruled.
Beyond The Bridge were very good (despite some technical problems in the beginning). Funny encore (Can You Feel the Love Tonight?).
More later. ;)
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Funny encore (Can You Feel the Love Tonight?).
That's awesome. :lol
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I didn't see/recognize you, dude! :(
But yeah, lots of fun indeed! Disney-Metaaaaal!!! :metal
Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. Next time. :)
A very hot day in Germany. The gig was in the basement of a club right in the middle of Frankfurt, no air conditioning. One thing that was very obvious was the fun everyone had. And that immediately adds up to the atmosphere.
I'm a bit biased as I've seen Flaming Row 3 times already and love the album as well as their live performance. For me, it was hard to top their performance. 10 people on a small stage - that was quite a challenge (okay, BTB also had 7 band members on stage...). Recommendation: play in Rüsselsheim (Das Rind) next time. Everything is more relaxed there and the sound is better.
BTB had a difficult start due to some technical problems, so that they played the first song twice. Silly talking during the break.
Fine musicians. I always love a strong singer - and BTB has one!
The female singer, I prefer on CD. Live, she had this vibrato thing going on at nearly every ending line which kinda bothered me. And man, she could use some more pounds on her ribs...
Loved Christopher's playing!
Flaming Row - what can I say? To me, they are probably the best German live band at the moment. "Best", because they manage to deliver the complexity of their album in a very special way. Great musicians, but also with a funny vibe and great chemistry. You clearly see that they love what they are doing. 10 people, most of them delivering vocals - that's very entertaining to watch! Over only a few gigs, they managed to turn from silly to professional. Too bad they probably won't play abroad with this big line up. Flaming Row would definitely entertaining every prog audience!
Don't ask me about set lists. Don't remember that stuff. ;) FR played for about 1 hour, BTB for 1:10, I think.
Nem? What can I say? Very nice, enthusiastic girl! Only talked to her for a bit. She now loves Kiri from Flaming Row (which is not very hard, I might add) and seemed to enjoy German Hefeweizen as well. ;)
There'll be pics to prove our meeting. Looking forward to what she's gonna say about the gig.
I'm a long-time concert goer and I had a great time. Flaming Row could make it much bigger, wouldn't there be so many band members, I fear. BTB also delivered, though I preferred the complexity of the Flaming Row stuff.
Questions? ;)
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No air conditioning? I don't know how you do it. No way I could deal with that :|
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DAMN DAMN DAMN I wanted to go to that concert so badly!!!! >:(
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Found 2 vids:
Flaming Row: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=08spFrzHQRc#!
Beyond The Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFk-JMwkfZQ&feature=channel&list=UL
The sound quality of the vids does not represent the sound in the venue.
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I don't say this often, but, fuck America*.
*By America I of course mean the poor musical tastes of the average American which makes it financially unfeasible for awesome bands to come to or properly tour America.
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Found 2 vids:
Flaming Row: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=08spFrzHQRc#!
Beyond The Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFk-JMwkfZQ&feature=channel&list=UL
The sound quality of the vids does not represent the sound in the venue.
Bout fucking time, I've been glued to yt since Sunday. Of course I'm on my phone and can't watch now. :zeltar:
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OK, finally watched it, damn killer. BTW, that's Nem rocking out in front. Nice seats much?
The other video from the same dude...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV4tvHYmnEw&feature=autoplay&list=ULFFk-JMwkfZQ&playnext=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV4tvHYmnEw&feature=autoplay&list=ULFFk-JMwkfZQ&playnext=1)
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Watching that video.... first I was like :blush :blush :blush.. then I was like :lol :lol :lol towards the end :xbones :xbones :xbones
and now I'm like :biggrin:
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Really, cause I was watching both of them, and I was half :Debra: and half :psychosane:
:-*
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What RJ said (both times). Surprised you didn't smack your head on the stage with all that hair flipping, or had anyone shout "down in front already!". :lol
Last time I'm gonna say it.
Jealous.
Plus, you owe us.
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Damn, I wish I coulda been there :metal
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What RJ said (both times). Surprised you didn't smack your head on the stage with all that hair flipping, or had anyone shout "down in front already!". :lol
Last time I'm gonna say it.
Jealous.
Plus, you owe us.
:lol + :heart
:metal :metal :metal (https://www.ladyobscure.com/general/ladys-germany-escapades/)
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Giving this a shot now on Spotify...will it unseat Headspace as my prog metal album of the year? WE SHALL SEE.
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I bought this album yesterday after seeing all the praise here. I've listened to it twice already and it was even better the second time. I really love the mix of male and female vocals. Favorite songs right now are The Struggle and World of Wonders. This album is easily in my top 10 of the year. I know it took years to make but I hope this isn't their only album. I can't wait to see what else they're capable of. :metal
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Awesome album. I think prog wise I like Headspace just a touch more this year (Daddy Fucking Loves You carries it to the win) but that doesn't make this album any less awesome. Definite top 10 material for me, I love the occasional Savatage vibe they get into here without overly aping Savatage. I see this getting a lot of listens.
And wow, Where The Earth And Sky Meet is glorious.
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Really a great prog band. Loved "The Struggle"; the two vocalists' duet really poured their awesome skills on this one.
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They are going to be playing at Prog Power in Atlanta. Here's your chance, American folks.
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They are going to be playing at Prog Power in Atlanta. Here's your chance, American folks.
I so would go.
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OK... Just listened to this album for the first time.
This is a great album. The music is fantastic. I heard it in my car, but I can only imagine how it would sound some quiet night with a couple of beers.
I definitely felt that the first half was much stronger, but all in all, a great first listen.
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I bought it a few weeks ago and I am worshipping it right now. Best album I've heard in a while!
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Awesome album. I think prog wise I like Headspace just a touch more this year (Daddy Fucking Loves You carries it to the win) but that doesn't make this album any less awesome. Definite top 10 material for me, I love the occasional Savatage vibe they get into here without overly aping Savatage. I see this getting a lot of listens.
And wow, Where The Earth And Sky Meet is glorious.
An amazingly powerful emotional journey that song. Not many songs can choke me up, but that one manages.
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My interview with Peter (https://www.ladyobscure.com/portfolio/peter-degenfeld-schonburg-beyond-the-bridge/) for the interested!
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Great interview! I'm already psyched for the new album :metal
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My interview with Peter (https://www.ladyobscure.com/portfolio/peter-degenfeld-schonburg-beyond-the-bridge/) for the interested!
:hat
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How the hell haven't I posted here yet? This album is fantastic, definitely a contender for my album of the year.
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My interview with Peter (https://www.ladyobscure.com/portfolio/peter-degenfeld-schonburg-beyond-the-bridge/) for the interested!
very nice one! :) As usual...
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Great interview! I'm already psyched for the new album :metal
My interview with Peter (https://www.ladyobscure.com/portfolio/peter-degenfeld-schonburg-beyond-the-bridge/) for the interested!
very nice one! :) As usual...
Thank you :blush
Flaming Row interview is in too... gonna publish it soon! and then the Effloresce! /size]
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Great album and strong performance in Atlanta last weekend. Dilenya Mar was scary thin. Looked anorexic!
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I know!!!!!
A short funny convo (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151051167049983&set=a.10151051159899983.432940.543984982&type=3&theater) I, Henning Pauly and Adrian O'Shaughnessy had over her pic.... to give you the background to the convo... When we're at Henning's place for the recording sessions, the man starved us to death.... because he wasn't eating much himself.... we weren't amused :p
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What the hell? Check BtB's latest facebook update. Apparently, one of the band members, Simon Oberender, has passed away. I don't know what to say. That's terrible for them. They have my condolences. :(
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WHAT? NOOOOO :'(
edit: He is a fantastic guy.. well.. was...very kind... insanely talented.... hard to accept ..... SAD SAD NEWS!!!!!
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I've been crying for the past twenty minutes, this is so awful. Shock. I have no idea what to say, he was so young!
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I'm in shock. Wonder what the hell happened? Damn man, so young and talented, just a tragedy.
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Oh my god... Thinking of the guys and the families... :|
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Oh shit man. That must really suck for all those involved.
My condolences go out to them.
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From my very own objective
(https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/senemn/simon.jpg)
If I am in this much pain after having spent only two nights with him, I can't imagine his family and friends now..... that kind and lovely he was.....
sending my prayers....
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I knew the band was somewhat emerging with their latest album. Unfortunately I never checked them out before today. Still, this is very a very saddening and shocking piece of news. Just like no song should be interrupted abruptly, no man should ever see such an untimely end to the song of his life.
I'm listening to their album right now as I write. It's great, so far.
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i'm just devastated... :( This is just incredibly sad news. Thourhgts and prayers to his loved ones and the band. :'(
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Shocking news. My condolences go out to Simon's family, friends and bandmates. Truly a sad day.
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So very sad... I'm feel so sorry for them. :'(
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Shocking and sad. And on the day another great young musician was taken. I wish the band they can continue and make great music to honor him.
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I just watched the teaser I made for BtB and am close to losing it..... just pay attention to the... well around the 5 minute mark where Simon stops speaking... and then the time when I use Simon's photo.... around the 6 minute mark.. when suddenly the music, the mood changes... I am either so sentimental right now or God indeed works in mysterious ways..... :(
https://www.ladyobscure.com/music-news/ladys-germany-escapades/
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I just watched the teaser I made for BtB and am close to losing it..... just pay attention to the... well around the 5 minute mark where Simon stops speaking... and then the time when I use Simon's photo.... around the 6 minute mark.. when suddenly the music, the mood changes... I am either so sentimental right now or God indeed works in mysterious ways..... :(
https://www.ladyobscure.com/music-news/ladys-germany-escapades/
I'm just... I dunno, I cannot stop thinking about him and about this.
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Horrible news indeed, my thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Does anyone know what happened?
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Damn that is sad.
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I just watched the teaser I made for BtB and am close to losing it..... just pay attention to the... well around the 5 minute mark where Simon stops speaking... and then the time when I use Simon's photo.... around the 6 minute mark.. when suddenly the music, the mood changes... I am either so sentimental right now or God indeed works in mysterious ways..... :(
https://www.ladyobscure.com/music-news/ladys-germany-escapades/
I'm just... I dunno, I cannot stop thinking about him and about this.
me neither.. spooky.... and horribly sad..... :'(
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This is terrible :(
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Does anyone know what happened?
This is what I'm wondering as well. There seems to be a taboo about discussing how someone died unless it was from a previously known condition. I know two of my college classmates died, but was never able to find out what happened to them, which always leads me to point suicide because if was a car accident or something similar, it tends to get posted in the news.
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^^ my thoughts exactly ... so sad... didn't look the type to me.. so full of life... you never know though.. so sad....
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From their FB page
It's been a while since we posted something here, and we hope you understand that this sudden tragedy left us in silence. We thank you so much for all your thoughts and condolences in the past days - it really means a lot to us! Thank you all.
We will be completely honest with you.
As you might imagine, this loss let us rethink a lot, and of course we were asking ourselves if there was going to be a "Beyond the Bridge" without Simon in the future. Besides losing a very good friend that he has been for many years to all of us, we also lost an incredible musician and our trustful advisor - he was at the core of our band.
Simon truly lived for the music. His abilities as a sound engineer and producer were simply outstanding. And he was such a very good young man.
Simon put so much time, energy, and all his enthusiasm and abilities into "Beyond the Bridge". He enjoyed so much talking about the future of this band, he organized so many great things, he spent hours on the phone with us and probably days on the road.
It was not an easy decision for us. For all of you who might be wondering about what lies ahead, here is an answer: We will need some time to organize ourselves, but we will continue with "Beyond the Bridge". And if it's only to remember Simon, there will be a second album. A grand album. We will try to make it the best CD you could possibly imagine. Because that's all he deserves.
Thank you again for all your support.
We are happy to have such great fans.
For everyone who asked (and we totally understand that you ask): You know we always try to talk to you as open as possible but in this case, we won't discuss any details out of respect to the family. Please understand.
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For everyone who asked (and we totally understand that you ask): You know we always try to talk to you as open as possible but in this case, we won't discuss any details out of respect to the family. Please understand.
At this point I'm 95+% sure it's suicide. :-[
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seems so.... :sad:
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Yeah, I think Mason is correct. :'(
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I find it really wonderful and brave they have decided to carry on. And I found it appropriate to include a DT quote in my comment on that status update.
I just don't think it's suicide. It just doesn't seem like that. Or perhaps I just don't want to believe it.
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When it's an accident or medical, people usually are very forthcoming with that information. If it was an accident or foul play, that would be reported in the media. If someone dies in a car accident, it usually makes the local news, and if it doesn't people are usually open about it so people don't suspect the unsavory deaths. Same for murder victims, although the media usually covers that. The only other ones that families tend to keep under wraps is drug overdose or autoerotic asphyxiation, which I guess I hadn't considered and probably should have before assuming suicide.
Maybe its because I'm curious like a cat, but I always want to know what happened to people. Two people I went to college with died and I never was able to track down answers and it's always bugged me.
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Happy birthday Simon in heaven! RIP my friend!
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Recent concert is on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=445865
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Recent concert is on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=445865
Immediate grab n' seed :omg:
Thanks for the heads up, Tim! :tup
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Damn... too bad they don't have Flaming Row too. :angry: :-\
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(https://www.qadate.com/images/haha-nelson.jpg)
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
you two still having that fight :lol
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:biggrin:
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Guess I deserved that.
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So, listening to "Where The Earth And Sky Meet" on the WPAPU podcast has convinced me to buy this album as soon as possible.
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Great song and definitely a worthy purchase. :tup
This was definitely the biggest surprise from last year and a very strong debut album.
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That really is a beautiful song, from a beautiful album and a beautiful group of musicians. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
This was definitely the biggest surprise from last year and a very strong debut album.
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Yup, definitely a front runner, if not the top album of mine from last year. They are in the studio I do believe working on another album.
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Apparently, my copy of their debut got lost in the mail. I emailed them back and they were so kind to send another one, due to it being their summer sale deal. I love when bands do these types of things.
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So, listening to "Where The Earth And Sky Meet" on the WPAPU podcast has convinced me to buy this album as soon as possible.
That's a sensible choice. :)
The solo of that song is one of the highlight of the album, as it is the rest of the song. The two favourites of mine stay TDIH and The Call, though. :D
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Really, it's hard to choose a favorite, the whole album rocks... but if I had to, I'd go Triumph of Irreality.
2012 AOTY for me.
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Definitely one of the best debut albums I have ever heard. Favorite song would probably be either "The Difference is Human" or "All a man can do".
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I'm thinking about ordering Where The Earth And Sky Meet, like what i've heard so far.
I wonder if someone could check out who plays percussion on the album. There's some cool Marimba parts laying in the background on The Apparition and out of curiosity I wonder if it's programmed or a real musician playing. Sounds pretty authentic which is cool because it's not often the instrument is used in prog which is a shame because it's a instrument with alot of expression and emotion depending on who's playing of course.
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Well, their drummer is Fabian Meier, so I guess that's the guy. If you can come up with a non-dickish way of asking (nothing like "Hey guys, are the drums on The Apparition fake? 'Cause it'd be awesome if not, but I really think they are!") and I get the chance to, I'll ask the guys when I see them in November.
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:lol Yea that's not a great way to ask! It's not that important, it was more if it said anything in the credits on the CD. I'm probably gonna buy it anyway so it's no rush but if you wanna ask after their show feel free to do so, that would be much appreciated! :metal
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The album is amazing, beautiful and all around a good concept.
The Spring of it Alls short somber softness is great
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Don't see BTB boots everyday, but there's one up on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=516163
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Have they mentioned any studio activity?
Listening to WtEaSM right now, it's so soothing to listen to.
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Have they mentioned any studio activity?
Listening to WtEaSM right now, it's so soothing to listen to.
I hope so. But, since this album has been a couple years in the making to make perfect, and one of the main members died...it's hard to tell. I don't care if they don't surpass this album, I love her vocals, plus the music.
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Yea they have something really good going so I hope it's in the making atleast. I'm pretty sure it is but as you say after current tragic events it's hard to tell, which is understandable.
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When I spoke to the band in November they told me that they are going to enter the studio in the summer of 2015.
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Disclaimer: I know some of you guys thought there was some new Beyond the Bridge information when you saw this new post. There isn't. Sorry about that.
So, fans of Beyond the Bridge, seeing how they've only got one album up still (and seeing how I tried to send them in every roulette I'm in to convert more people), would anyone be interested in voting in the quick and short Beyond the Bridge survivor to determine the best song from The Old Man and the Spirit? If we get more than five people, I'll fire it away, if not, I'll just go ahead and run the full-fledged Kamelot survivor.
Regardless of how many people we get, I think it won't hurt to state once more that this album is so amazing. Progressive metal perfection and it doesn't grow old regardless of how many times I listen to it.
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Even though it doesn't bring anything new to the table, i love this album. I'm in, Ev.
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Yeah, I'm in.
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Disclaimer: I know some of you guys thought there was some new Beyond the Bridge information when you saw this new post. There isn't. Sorry about that.
So, fans of Beyond the Bridge, seeing how they've only got one album up still (and seeing how I tried to send them in every roulette I'm in to convert more people), would anyone be interested in voting in the quick and short Beyond the Bridge survivor to determine the best song from The Old Man and the Spirit? If we get more than five people, I'll fire it away, if not, I'll just go ahead and run the full-fledged Kamelot survivor.
Regardless of how many people we get, I think it won't hurt to state once more that this album is so amazing. Progressive metal perfection and it doesn't grow old regardless of how many times I listen to it.
Thank you mike and Scorp!
Obviously though, two people is not enough to make this work, so I'll give this thread one last bump, wait a few more days before abandoning this idea and moving on to the survey regarding the upcoming Kamelot survivor.
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I love the album but it's one of those albums where I can't rank songs. Each song is written to serve a purpose and create a flow.
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I love the album but it's one of those albums where I can't rank songs. Each song is written to serve a purpose and create a flow.
I agree, but then again, that's why it was going to be so fun.
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Holy Crap. Just discovered this band/album on Spotify yesterday. Instantly one of my all time favorites. Bummed to learn that it was pretty much a one and done for this band, but holy crap what an amazing album.
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Holy Crap. Just discovered this band/album on Spotify yesterday. Instantly one of my all time favorites. Bummed to learn that it was pretty much a one and done for this band, but holy crap what an amazing album.
Funny, I was just spinning it for the first time in a long while, and had to PM RJ (whom I'm sure was the one the pimped it on me).
Welcome to the party.
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I'm still spinning this album every couple of months or so. Still one of my favourite concept albums ever.
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I've always felt at odds with Circus Maximus naming their 3rd album Nine. But now I get it. It spent Nine years as my favorite album from 2012, but this gem is significantly better.
I guess I should finally do a roulette so I can see what else I've been missing out on.
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I've always felt at odds with Circus Maximus naming their 3rd album Nine. But now I get it. It spent Nine years as my favorite album from 2012, but this gem is significantly better.
I guess I should finally do a roulette so I can see what else I've been missing out on.
Count me in. We got some deep pockets here..
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I'm still spinning this album every couple of months or so. Still one of my favourite concept albums ever.
When I start my top 50 Concept Albums thread (planning to do it in Jan), it will represent rather high.
I've always felt at odds with Circus Maximus naming their 3rd album Nine. But now I get it. It spent Nine years as my favorite album from 2012, but this gem is significantly better.
I guess I should finally do a roulette so I can see what else I've been missing out on.
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I guess I should finally do a roulette so I can see what else I've been missing out on.
Sent!
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I still never understood the love for this album. I own it so I can keep trying I guess.
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I still never understood the love for this album. I own it so I can keep trying I guess.
Same here.
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I still never understood the love for this album. I own it so I can keep trying I guess.
Same here.
I found it quite boring and a chore to even get through.
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Anything with Damien Wilson is a chore to get through.
I remember the DTF circle jerk around this album was legendary.
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Anything with Damien Wilson is a chore to get through.
I remember the DTF circle jerk around this album was legendary.
Damian Wilson is not on this album?
Anyways, I love both this album and Damian Wilson ;D
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Oh you know what..I'm thinking of Headspace. Which is worse than this. :lol
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Anything with Damien Wilson is a chore to get through.
I remember the DTF circle jerk around this album was legendary.
Lol. Poor Damian Wilson copping it when he doesn't even sing on the album.
Yeah the praise was incredible. I've tried many many times but never got it. Meh.
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Yeah the praise was incredible. I've tried many many times but never got it. Meh.
Hey... TASTEStm!!!
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Yeah the praise was incredible. I've tried many many times but never got it. Meh.
Hey... TASTEStm!!!
And since the majority loved this album, I'd say his are in question.... :p
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This is a great concept.
I enjoy the somber songs of Spring of It All and World of Wonders. The latter being a beautiful ballad worthy of radio play.
The concept ending with "All A Man Can Do" is
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Yeah the praise was incredible. I've tried many many times but never got it. Meh.
Hey... TASTEStm!!!
And since the majority loved this album, I'd say his are in question.... :p
Nah, its everyone else, not me.
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It's certainly a good record but not the absolute masterpiece that some claimed it to be at the time when it came out.
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It's certainly a good record but not the absolute masterpiece that some claimed it to be at the time when it came out.
This is approximately my take on it. I like it, but it's not among my favorite albums.