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Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« on: June 11, 2011, 05:04:28 PM »
I love the song, so much. Especially the Score version... and for me, it's one of the most underrated DT songs.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2011, 05:07:57 PM »
I completely agree, one of my favorites.
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2011, 07:31:55 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2011, 07:49:23 PM »
Another underrated DT piece of art.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2011, 12:03:54 AM »
This song should have been on FII. Who's the lyricist, btw? Seems like Portnoy to me.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM »
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2011, 01:41:51 AM »
Guess posting my adoration here would be superfluous, right?  Song includes some of Portnoy's most inventive playing.   Bass polyrthyms, catchy guitar refrain and overall tight structure, always gets a wow from me.

yes, MP penned the lyrics.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2011, 02:05:59 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
I'm the same way. I think it could have been a great addition to FII, but it would have needed some work first, though I can't exactly come up with any suggestions as to what. It does sound unfinished or underdeveloped.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2011, 02:28:43 AM »
Definitely one of my favourite DT songs. The ending they added for Score is absolutely amazing.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2011, 02:46:38 AM »
Definitely a great song, miles ahead at least eight tracks that made it onto Falling into infinity.
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2011, 03:36:43 AM »
LOVE this song.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2011, 05:53:28 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
That's interesting, because I don't feel that way at all.  I can't think of anything in the song that feels underdeveloped or in need of change.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2011, 06:23:40 AM »
I love this song. FII would have been a near masterpiece had the trimmed some fat and fit this song on there. The Score version is killer but I prefer the original (demo?).  Love that stick click count-in at the beginning.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2011, 11:50:11 AM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 12, 2011, 05:53:28 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
That's interesting, because I don't feel that way at all.  I can't think of anything in the song that feels underdeveloped or in need of change.

Hmmmmm, okay, I will listen to it again. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2011, 03:38:13 PM »
I really like this song. The first verse is gold Jerry! Probably my second or third favorite unreleased(lol) song.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2011, 03:56:15 PM »
it pisses me off how this song didn't make it onto FII


raise the knife <3
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2011, 04:58:47 PM »
The Score version is flawless. One of their best for sure.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2011, 05:22:05 PM »
Great song.

Maybe a top 50 song, I can't really seem to think of a coherent top 50 lol.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2011, 07:37:31 PM »
Quote from: Bolsters on June 12, 2011, 02:05:59 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
I'm the same way. I think it could have been a great addition to FII, but it would have needed some work first, though I can't exactly come up with any suggestions as to what. It does sound unfinished or underdeveloped.

I agree -- the middle instrumental section strays too far away and the entrance back to the chorus doesn't work at all. The song has some strong ideas, and basically is a good song, but definitely needs some work for it to be great by DT standards.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2011, 08:24:53 PM »
Quote from: mrjazzguitar on June 12, 2011, 07:37:31 PM
Quote from: Bolsters on June 12, 2011, 02:05:59 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 12, 2011, 12:52:16 AM
I like it, but it doesn't seem very developed.  It seems like there's just something off about it.  Not sure what, but it's how I feel about it. 
I'm the same way. I think it could have been a great addition to FII, but it would have needed some work first, though I can't exactly come up with any suggestions as to what. It does sound unfinished or underdeveloped.

I agree -- the middle instrumental section strays too far away and the entrance back to the chorus doesn't work at all. The song has some strong ideas, and basically is a good song, but definitely needs some work for it to be great by DT standards.

Each to his own I suppose. I think it's great all around, but I guess that's subjective...
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2011, 08:49:14 PM »
This song would have been one of the best on Falling Into Infinity and it's a shame that it didn't replace what I think is DT's weakest opener because I think Raise the Knife has a really cool start and would have been an awesome way to kick off an album.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #21 on: June 13, 2011, 12:21:43 AM »
This song is awesome!  :metal
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2011, 08:11:20 AM »
Good thread dude.  Great song.  I wish it had made the cut on FII.  Would've been a plus on an already great album.   :tup
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2011, 09:04:43 AM »
Great song, especially on Score, as has been said already.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2011, 09:09:51 AM »
I think they should have put Raise the Knife on Infinity instead of Trial of Tears. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #25 on: June 14, 2011, 09:27:21 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
I think they should have put Raise the Knife on Infinity instead of Trial of Tears. 

No way, they should have both been on there. Replace YNM and BMS with Raise the Knife.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #26 on: June 14, 2011, 09:42:26 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
I think they should have put Raise the Knife on Infinity instead of Trial of Tears. 
Explain yourself.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2011, 09:34:20 PM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 14, 2011, 09:42:26 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
I think they should have put Raise the Knife on Infinity instead of Trial of Tears. 
Explain yourself.

Remember how I said that Raise the Knife seems like it's not developed enough?  I think Trial of Tears has a very developed first half, then turns into an awful song starting at the guitar solo.  I'd rather hear a really good song that's not as developed as it could be rather than a good PART of a song with a terrible second half.  You might like the second half of Trial of Tears, though.  I personally do not. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2011, 09:44:47 PM »
I can't believe this song wasn't on FII. A fantastic song and the best b-side DT has.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #29 on: June 14, 2011, 09:59:36 PM »
Definite top 20!
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #30 on: June 15, 2011, 09:49:23 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2011, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 14, 2011, 09:42:26 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 14, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
I think they should have put Raise the Knife on Infinity instead of Trial of Tears. 
Explain yourself.

Remember how I said that Raise the Knife seems like it's not developed enough?  I think Trial of Tears has a very developed first half, then turns into an awful song starting at the guitar solo.  I'd rather hear a really good song that's not as developed as it could be rather than a good PART of a song with a terrible second half.  You might like the second half of Trial of Tears, though.  I personally do not. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #31 on: June 15, 2011, 11:47:44 PM »
Just in case my post came across confrontational, hef, I didn't mean for it to.  I re-read it and it kind of seemed that way. 
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #32 on: June 16, 2011, 04:52:57 AM »
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 15, 2011, 11:47:44 PM
Just in case my post came across confrontational, hef, I didn't mean for it to.  I re-read it and it kind of seemed that way. 
No, I didn't take it that way at all.  I just didn't realize you felt that way about Trial of Tears.  Once I did, that made more sense.  So I just said OK.
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #33 on: June 16, 2011, 02:43:43 PM »
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Re: Raise the Knife Appreciation Thread
« Reply #34 on: June 16, 2011, 10:02:33 PM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on June 16, 2011, 04:52:57 AM
Quote from: SnakeEyes on June 15, 2011, 11:47:44 PM
Just in case my post came across confrontational, hef, I didn't mean for it to.  I re-read it and it kind of seemed that way. 
No, I didn't take it that way at all.  I just didn't realize you felt that way about Trial of Tears.  Once I did, that made more sense.  So I just said OK.

Okay, cool. 
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