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Offline nakedman

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« on: May 01, 2009, 02:02:55 PM »
Does anybody else think that the vocals (effects) ruin Cynic? I mean, they even use that effect live. He's like the T-Pain of death metal..
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2009, 02:13:34 PM »
I don't think Paul's vocal effects ruin the songs at all.  They were amazing when I saw them, and they use the effects live because they use them a lot in the songs, and they work well.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2009, 04:44:38 PM »
i like the vocals.  it's almost like a trademark of theirs, and i think it adds to the music.  many other metal bands have started using vocoders, and most of them fail.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2009, 04:52:01 PM »
They're tiring after many, many listens of the album, but in small doses, the vocals are fucking amazing :metal

they is peaceful and relaxuing! :metal :metal :metal
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2009, 07:48:35 PM »
Cynic isn't ruined by anything.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2009, 08:41:23 PM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on May 01, 2009, 07:48:35 PM
Cynic isn't ruined by anything.

When it all comes down to it, this.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2010, 08:15:27 PM »
I just got all their demos and listening to them all in one go. Can't wait to get to the Portal demos from 95.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2010, 08:20:55 PM »
The vocals enchace the music. And he actually is a good singer, even without them.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2010, 08:22:29 PM »
The use of vocoders in their music is definitely one of their trademarks, and I think that they add immensely to their music.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2010, 08:26:27 PM »
Yeah, it adds to the "spacey atmosphere" of their music
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2010, 09:47:20 PM »
I never had a problem with the vocoding.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2010, 10:23:42 PM »
Love the vocal effect that they use. I think it is a key element that makes them stand out.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2010, 10:35:11 PM »
vocoders=/=autotune
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2010, 10:37:21 PM »
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2010, 04:59:58 AM »
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2010, 05:36:19 AM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on May 01, 2009, 07:48:35 PM
Cynic isn't ruined by anything.

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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2010, 05:56:52 AM »
Quote from: Arcaeus on May 01, 2009, 04:52:01 PM
They're tiring after many, many listens of the album, but in small doses, the vocals are fucking amazing :metal

they is peaceful and relaxuing! :metal :metal :metal

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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2010, 06:00:50 AM »
Quote from: wolfking on May 27, 2010, 05:36:19 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on May 01, 2009, 07:48:35 PM
Cynic isn't ruined by anything.

/thread

Jeez, it's like "Cynic fanboys unite!!!" the way you and I always seem to pounce on these Cynic threads in 1-2 fashion :lol
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2010, 06:06:27 AM »
Quote from: black_floyd on May 27, 2010, 06:00:50 AM
Quote from: wolfking on May 27, 2010, 05:36:19 AM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on May 01, 2009, 07:48:35 PM
Cynic isn't ruined by anything.

/thread

Jeez, it's like "Cynic fanboys unite!!!" the way you and I always seem to pounce on these Cynic threads in 1-2 fashion :lol

Cynic fanboys unite.  I'm up for that!! At least we are safe knowing any sort of Cynic thread will never slip through the cracks!  :lol

I mean, how could you not love this man.  His guitar has no headstock ffs  :heart

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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2010, 06:08:32 AM »
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2010, 06:11:07 AM »
I like Masvidal's axe.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2010, 01:50:56 PM »
Quote from: SPNKr on May 27, 2010, 06:11:07 AM
I like Masvidal's axe.

Yeah, it looks just plain badass.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2010, 06:03:23 PM »
The vocals got on my nerves at first but I kinda got used to them...
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2010, 06:41:01 PM »
Quote from: SPNKr on May 26, 2010, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: LTE on May 26, 2010, 10:35:11 PM
vocoders=/=autotune
Err.. no.

They are two different things, my point is that Cynic doesn't use "autotune" like some people think.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2010, 07:16:24 PM »
Quote from: LTE on May 27, 2010, 06:41:01 PM
Quote from: SPNKr on May 26, 2010, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: LTE on May 26, 2010, 10:35:11 PM
vocoders=/=autotune
Err.. no.

They are two different things, my point is that Cynic doesn't use "autotune" like some people think.
Haha, sorry about the misunderstanding there then :tup
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2010, 05:13:56 AM »
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2010, 05:33:48 AM »
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2010, 05:40:00 AM »
I just listened to the Re-Traced EP. Not impressed at all. I originally thought the whole concept of re-writing half of the album was a neat idea, but after listening to it I can't help but wonder why they wasted their time making it when they could have been working on entirely new material.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #28 on: May 29, 2010, 11:18:59 PM »
I'm still trying to obtain the EP. Only have the track King, good song.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #29 on: May 30, 2010, 01:17:30 PM »
I've heard a lot about this band. What album should I start with?
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #30 on: May 30, 2010, 02:37:24 PM »
Well they only have 2 LPs, so I think you should be fine starting out with either one.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #31 on: May 30, 2010, 02:45:55 PM »
Quote from: OperantChamber on May 30, 2010, 01:17:30 PM
I've heard a lot about this band. What album should I start with?

Unless you have a signifigant problem with death metal vocals I strongly recommend Focus. It's got a very good mix of intelligently arranged death metal that is more of what I'd refer to as intricate metal(not strongly like Nevermore but vaguely similar in that it's quite heavy while being very palatable for non-death metal folks) mixed with some truly beautiful jazzy-sounding sections. A fair amount of Cynic n00bs will try to steer you toward the newer one(Traced in Air) but for some strange reason it seems that people who got on board for that one really have trouble getting into Focus while most who got into Focus first still seem to like Traced in Air at least a little if not love it.

Here's the opening track from Focus, Veil of Maya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdwrOESDXxo

Let me know whatcha think and enjoy!
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #32 on: May 30, 2010, 03:36:45 PM »
Quote from: MetalManiac666 on May 30, 2010, 02:37:24 PM
Well they only have 2 LPs, so I think you should be fine starting out with either one.

Wow I didn't realize that.
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Quote from: OperantChamber on May 30, 2010, 01:17:30 PM
I've heard a lot about this band. What album should I start with?

Unless you have a signifigant problem with death metal vocals I strongly recommend Focus. It's got a very good mix of intelligently arranged death metal that is more of what I'd refer to as intricate metal(not strongly like Nevermore but vaguely similar in that it's quite heavy while being very palatable for non-death metal folks) mixed with some truly beautiful jazzy-sounding sections. A fair amount of Cynic n00bs will try to steer you toward the newer one(Traced in Air) but for some strange reason it seems that people who got on board for that one really have trouble getting into Focus while most who got into Focus first still seem to like Traced in Air at least a little if not love it.

Here's the opening track from Focus, Veil of Maya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdwrOESDXxo

Let me know whatcha think and enjoy!

Not liking the production. I'm hoping it's just youtube doing something weird. The vocals are going to take a little getting used to, but I'm really into the sound of the bass.
Thanks guys!
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2010, 03:27:54 AM »
Listened to Traced in Air for the first time tonight. Really liked it, though it'll take some time to absorb. I also don't see the big deal about the vocals.
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Re: CYNIC
« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2010, 03:35:43 AM »
Good! It's one of those albums to absorb too.
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