Author Topic: The Dear Hunter v "Migrant Returned" (10/6/23) (Read 344646 times)

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3185 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:18:28 AM »

This should be interesting. Act IV was SO GOOD.

Crow · « **Reply #3186 on:** July 15, 2016, 12:33:43 AM »

btw which album from these guys should i start with, i've been meaning to check out one of them for a while

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3187 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:05:21 AM »

Act IV 4 sure

me7 · « **Reply #3188 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:20:16 AM »

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.

Crow · « **Reply #3189 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:21:47 AM »

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

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3190 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:28:49 AM »

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

going to end up single due to the amount of love I give this album, my girlfriend doesn't understand lol

BlackInk · « **Reply #3191 on:** July 15, 2016, 06:52:57 AM »

Yeah, Act IV is probably the best place to start.

ZeppelinDT · « **Reply #3192 on:** July 15, 2016, 09:29:27 AM »

Quote from: me7 on July 15, 2016, 01:20:16 AM

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.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3193 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:32:34 AM »

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!

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3194 on:** August 05, 2016, 08:02:57 AM »

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.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3195 on:** August 05, 2016, 08:55:43 AM »

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.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3196 on:** August 05, 2016, 09:04:56 AM »

Quote from: Train of Naught on August 05, 2016, 08:55:43 AM

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

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3197 on:** August 05, 2016, 11:25:42 AM »

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.

ariich · « **Reply #3198 on:** August 05, 2016, 12:51:23 PM »

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.

TioJorge · « **Reply #3199 on:** August 05, 2016, 01:47:57 PM »

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.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #3200 on:** August 05, 2016, 02:25:04 PM »

This song does feel like it could be on the Violet EP. Awesome

BlackInk · « **Reply #3201 on:** August 05, 2016, 04:23:07 PM »

After much annoyance with Rude Records I finally ordered the Act V vinyl today. And The Revival was great.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #3202 on:** August 08, 2016, 11:13:33 AM »

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.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3203 on:** August 08, 2016, 12:50:30 PM »

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on August 08, 2016, 11:13:33 AM

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!!

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #3204 on:** August 10, 2016, 08:14:06 AM »

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.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3205 on:** August 10, 2016, 08:29:30 AM »

The Revival is an instant classic, honestly. Might just be my favorite TDH chorus too, and that's an awfully high standard.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3206 on:** August 10, 2016, 10:13:27 AM »

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on August 10, 2016, 08:14:06 AM

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

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!!

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3207 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:30:53 AM »

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.

Elite · « **Reply #3208 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:54:11 AM »

Hey.

Act II > Act IV

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3209 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:02:06 PM »

Quote from: Elite on August 18, 2016, 11:54:11 AM

Hey.

Act II > Act IV

No bloody chance mate!!

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3210 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:05:18 PM »

It's close.

I listened to Act II recently and reminded myself how fucking good it is.

Red Hands is SO OVERRATED THOUGH

Elite · « **Reply #3211 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:06:33 PM »

If Red Hands were the only thing on Act II that was above average good, I wouldn't have made that claim.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3212 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:57:24 PM »

Something we can all agree on

ThatOneGuy2112 · « **Reply #3213 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Elite on August 18, 2016, 11:54:11 AM

Hey.

Act II > Act IV

Absolutely.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #3214 on:** August 19, 2016, 06:32:11 PM »

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.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3215 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:15:16 AM »

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.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #3216 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:29:47 AM »

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)

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3217 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:39:41 AM »

Quote from: Train of Naught on August 20, 2016, 04:29:47 AM

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.

Elite · « **Reply #3218 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:33:46 AM »

Two day TDH party with all acts. Count me in

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #3219 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:02:53 AM »

Quote from: Elite on August 20, 2016, 07:33:46 AM

Two day TDH party with all acts. Count me in

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.

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: The Dear Hunter v "Migrant Returned" (10/6/23) (Read 344646 times)