Author Topic: Beyond The Bridge - "The Old Man and The Spirit" (Read 18557 times)

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #140 on:** September 28, 2012, 04:41:00 AM »

This is terrible

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #141 on:** September 30, 2012, 03:08:05 PM »

Quote from: TAC on September 27, 2012, 04:19:21 PM

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.

obscure · « **Reply #142 on:** October 01, 2012, 02:19:21 AM »

^^ my thoughts exactly ... so sad... didn't look the type to me.. so full of life... you never know though.. so sad....

jingle.boy · « **Reply #143 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:30:15 PM »

From their FB page

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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.

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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.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #144 on:** October 07, 2012, 11:31:05 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on October 07, 2012, 07:30:15 PM

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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.

obscure · « **Reply #145 on:** October 08, 2012, 12:05:11 AM »

seems so....

Scorpion · « **Reply #146 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:20:24 AM »

Yeah, I think Mason is correct.

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #147 on:** October 08, 2012, 01:29:46 PM »

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.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #148 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:36:41 PM »

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.

obscure · « **Reply #149 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:18:44 AM »

Happy birthday Simon in heaven! RIP my friend!

TAC · « **Reply #150 on:** April 06, 2013, 12:47:19 PM »

Recent concert is on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=445865

wasteland · « **Reply #151 on:** April 06, 2013, 12:49:54 PM »

Quote from: TAC on April 06, 2013, 12:47:19 PM

Recent concert is on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=445865

Immediate grab n' seed

Thanks for the heads up, Tim!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #152 on:** April 06, 2013, 04:00:53 PM »

Damn... too bad they don't have Flaming Row too.

$:-\$

lonestar · « **Reply #153 on:** April 06, 2013, 04:28:55 PM »

obscure · « **Reply #154 on:** April 07, 2013, 01:35:34 AM »

you two still having that fight

lonestar · « **Reply #155 on:** April 07, 2013, 01:39:07 AM »

jingle.boy · « **Reply #156 on:** April 07, 2013, 04:45:10 AM »

Guess I deserved that.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #157 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:30:46 PM »

So, listening to "Where The Earth And Sky Meet" on the WPAPU podcast has convinced me to buy this album as soon as possible.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #158 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:32:20 PM »

Great song and definitely a worthy purchase.

This was definitely the biggest surprise from last year and a very strong debut album.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #159 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:59:03 PM »

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.

Quote from: The King in Crimson on July 11, 2013, 10:32:20 PM

This was definitely the biggest surprise from last year and a very strong debut album.

lonestar · « **Reply #160 on:** July 12, 2013, 12:15:38 AM »

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.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #161 on:** July 12, 2013, 01:59:02 AM »

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.

wasteland · « **Reply #162 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:36:35 AM »

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on July 11, 2013, 10:30:46 PM

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.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #163 on:** July 12, 2013, 04:49:59 AM »

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.

SomeoneLikeHim · « **Reply #164 on:** July 12, 2013, 08:07:47 AM »

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".

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #165 on:** September 11, 2014, 05:10:20 AM »

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.

Scorpion · « **Reply #166 on:** September 11, 2014, 07:33:23 AM »

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.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #167 on:** September 11, 2014, 09:45:55 AM »

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!

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #168 on:** September 11, 2014, 11:09:53 AM »

The album is amazing, beautiful and all around a good concept.

The Spring of it Alls short somber softness is great

TAC · « **Reply #169 on:** January 13, 2015, 02:27:22 PM »

Don't see BTB boots everyday, but there's one up on Dime:
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=516163

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #170 on:** February 04, 2015, 12:42:21 AM »

Have they mentioned any studio activity?

Listening to WtEaSM right now, it's so soothing to listen to.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #171 on:** February 04, 2015, 02:08:23 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 04, 2015, 12:42:21 AM

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.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #172 on:** February 04, 2015, 03:09:38 AM »

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.

Scorpion · « **Reply #173 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:17:17 AM »

When I spoke to the band in November they told me that they are going to enter the studio in the summer of 2015.

Evermind · « **Reply #174 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:53:21 AM »

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.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: Beyond The Bridge - "The Old Man and The Spirit" (Read 18557 times)