Author Topic: Sonata Arctica thread (Read 126761 times)

sonatafanica · « **Reply #280 on:** April 19, 2010, 01:14:10 PM »

While I disagree, I can see where you're coming from maybe in some instances. But to say they're cheesy on the whole is just wrong.

I don't see how the vocals are cheesy. Tony has a great voice and does not just wail in falsetto all day, he sings melodious lines. The lyrics for the most part are above average if anything. Not amazing, but certainly not all that embarrassing. Sometimes they have funny lyrics, but then you have to remember that they're a fun loving band that started out with the name Tricky Beans.

Marvellous G · « **Reply #281 on:** April 19, 2010, 01:26:25 PM »

That seems like a fair enough counterargument. I'm only really basing my accusation on about six or seven tracks, so I can't really fairly judge their entire discography. I'll check them out again at some point and know what to expect more.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #282 on:** April 19, 2010, 01:27:25 PM »

Listen to The Cage

Silver Tears · « **Reply #283 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:00:12 PM »

I'm in a similar place to Marvellous G, I've listened to a few songs and find them a bit too cheesy for my liking. I actually really like the singer, it's the music itself that's a bit cheesy. I'm not meaning to bash them or anything it's just my initial impression. I'll keep listening to give them a fair chance

Scurvy!Dreams · « **Reply #284 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:23:42 PM »

If you're talking about Letter to Dana and that shit, yeah, but I don't find the later stuff (last 2 albums particularly) that cheesy.

After seeing them in concert for a second time now (last night), I'd have to say Full Moon is one of the best live songs in existence.

RUN AWAY
RUN AWAY
RUN AWAY

sonatafanica · « **Reply #285 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:25:18 PM »

Full moon is on the sky and

HEEEEEEEE'S NOT A MAAAAAAN ANYMORE!

Zydar · « **Reply #286 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:27:32 AM »

One of their best songs, and a killer live song.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #287 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:30:34 AM »

Truth

Do you have a full set Scurv?

Nick · « **Reply #288 on:** April 20, 2010, 07:56:31 AM »

Yeah, definitely their definitive live song if I had to pick one.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #289 on:** April 20, 2010, 09:27:53 AM »

I just looked at this thread and read it as:

sonatafanica thread [spring tour dates announced!]

and immediately went, "Where the fuck do I get tickets?!"

sonatafanica · « **Reply #290 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:04:01 PM »

sonatafanica · « **Reply #291 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:06:53 PM »

SONATA ARCTICA are extremely excited to announce their upcoming recording of their second DVD which will take place at the ALCATRAZ in Milan, Italy on September 30th, 2010.
SONATA ARCTICA will perform a pretty unique show of at least 120 minutes. Next to songs of their latest albums “The Days Of Grays” and “Unia” they also will perform some of the older songs from previous albums plus some very rare songs they didn’t play live during the last years. For sure this will be an unforgettable event and a journey from the beginning of their career as one of the most popular Finish metal bands until now - you definitely shouldn’t miss it.

The DVD will be released in spring 2011 (tba) thru Nuclear Blast records and Marquee Inc. in Japan and will, next to the show in Milan, contain another show, recorded 2009 during the SONATA ARCTICA Open Air Festival in their hometown Kemi, Finland. And of course there will be massive bonus material such as “The Making Of”, interviews, and plenty of video footage the band recorded the last few years during their career on tour.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #292 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:11:32 PM »

goddammit why Italy?

sonatafanica · « **Reply #293 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:13:23 PM »

Hey, at least you got to see them on this tour.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #294 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:14:40 PM »

Hopefully they'll come back...

I'd like to petition for some more Reckoning Night/Silence

Silver Tears · « **Reply #295 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:51:45 PM »

Quote from: Scurvy!Dreams on April 19, 2010, 10:23:42 PM

If you're talking about Letter to Dana and that shit, yeah, but I don't find the later stuff (last 2 albums particularly) that cheesy.

After seeing them in concert for a second time now (last night), I'd have to say Full Moon is one of the best live songs in existence.

RUN AWAY
RUN AWAY
RUN AWAY

Yup Letter to Dana is one of the few songs I've listened to by them

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #296 on:** May 06, 2010, 11:46:18 AM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on April 20, 2010, 01:06:53 PM

SONATA ARCTICA are extremely excited to announce their upcoming recording of their second DVD which will take place at the ALCATRAZ in Milan, Italy on September 30th, 2010.
SONATA ARCTICA will perform a pretty unique show of at least 120 minutes. Next to songs of their latest albums “The Days Of Grays” and “Unia” they also will perform some of the older songs from previous albums plus some very rare songs they didn’t play live during the last years. For sure this will be an unforgettable event and a journey from the beginning of their career as one of the most popular Finish metal bands until now - you definitely shouldn’t miss it.

The DVD will be released in spring 2011 (tba) thru Nuclear Blast records and Marquee Inc. in Japan and will, next to the show in Milan, contain another show, recorded 2009 during the SONATA ARCTICA Open Air Festival in their hometown Kemi, Finland. And of course there will be massive bonus material such as “The Making Of”, interviews, and plenty of video footage the band recorded the last few years during their career on tour.

Hell yeah!

Oh, and by the way, they already played Deathaura, The Dead Skin and No Dream can Heal a Broken Heart in their US tour. HELL YEAH

sonatafanica · « **Reply #297 on:** May 06, 2010, 11:50:47 AM »

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #298 on:** May 06, 2010, 06:37:40 PM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on May 06, 2010, 11:50:47 AM

Indeed

? · « **Reply #299 on:** June 12, 2010, 02:15:11 AM »

This thread deserves to be bumped! Sonata Arctica is a really good band! I've seen them live once and they were amazing! My favourite album from them is probably The Days of Grays.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #300 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:16:26 AM »

I was just listening to Reckoning Night yesterday

Such a

album

sonatafanica · « **Reply #301 on:** June 12, 2010, 07:09:53 AM »

You know, I didn't think so for a long time, but every time I think about Unia I seem to hold it in my mind as their best album. I may listen to it again soon. It is definitely a unique album.

faemir · « **Reply #302 on:** June 12, 2010, 11:26:40 AM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on June 12, 2010, 07:09:53 AM

You know, I didn't think so for a long time, but every time I think about Unia I seem to hold it in my mind as their best album. I may listen to it again soon. It is definitely a unique album.

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #303 on:** June 12, 2010, 01:23:45 PM »

unia is a really good album. I dont think ill ever see why so many people hate on it

bloop · « **Reply #304 on:** June 12, 2010, 06:16:53 PM »

Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on June 12, 2010, 01:23:45 PM

unia is a really good album. I dont think ill ever see why so many people hate on it

Unia > tDoG (imo)

It isn't really as comparable to their other records though, but still, one of their best efforts.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #305 on:** June 12, 2010, 09:41:42 PM »

Honestly, that album was such a shock to the fanbase. Ever since even Winterheart's Guild you could find traces of progressive styles in their music. Reckoning Night made it more obvious, but Unia is a whole world of music within itself.

Arcaeus · « **Reply #306 on:** June 12, 2010, 10:53:14 PM »

Unia is fucking great. There's some few songs I don't like (For The Sake Of Revenge, Good Enough Was Good Enough), but there's some great, under-appreciated songs (The Harvest, The Vice, Caleb)

Volk9 · « **Reply #307 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:07:52 AM »

Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on June 12, 2010, 01:23:45 PM

unia is a really good album. I dont think ill ever see why so many people hate on it

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #308 on:** June 13, 2010, 07:20:57 AM »

Quote from: bloop on June 12, 2010, 06:16:53 PM

Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on June 12, 2010, 01:23:45 PM
unia is a really good album. I dont think ill ever see why so many people hate on it
Unia > tDoG (imo)

It isn't really as comparable to their other records though, but still, one of their best efforts.

The Days of Grays punched Unia in the face and stole its wallet.

bloop · « **Reply #309 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:47:22 AM »

Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on June 13, 2010, 07:20:57 AM

Quote from: bloop on June 12, 2010, 06:16:53 PM
Quote from: PlaysLikeMyung on June 12, 2010, 01:23:45 PM
unia is a really good album. I dont think ill ever see why so many people hate on it
Unia > tDoG (imo)

It isn't really as comparable to their other records though, but still, one of their best efforts.

The Days of Grays punched Unia in the face and stole its wallet.

The Days of Grays was extremely underwhelming. It grew on me a bit but Unia was just much better.

? · « **Reply #310 on:** July 24, 2010, 04:29:52 AM »

Anyone interested in running a Sonata Arctica survivor?

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #311 on:** July 24, 2010, 07:20:35 AM »

Not sure enough people listen to the band here to run one, but I'd participate. You might ask Sonatafanica if he wants to run it

sonatafanica · « **Reply #312 on:** July 24, 2010, 08:37:24 AM »

I have no experience in running those things, so one of you guys can start it up. You have my permission.

faemir · « **Reply #313 on:** July 24, 2010, 08:50:56 AM »

In Black and White is a great song, but the rest is booooring.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #314 on:** July 24, 2010, 09:10:01 AM »

Quote from: sonatafanica on July 24, 2010, 08:37:24 AM

I have no experience in running those things, so one of you guys can start it up. You have my permission.

It's not hard, I'm sure you can figure it out

I'd participate in a SA survivor - I own all the albums.

BTW, can you drop the "spring tour dates announced" part of your original post, so it looks like THE SA thread, and not a tour thread...might get more traffic to the thread.

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

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