OK. FINALLY.
Round Seven ResultsMy favorite song of all time is Octavarium, an epic, so naturally I was excited for this round. Epics are usually my favorite because the length of the song allows for complete exploration of a theme, and there's usually several interesting ones per epic. That and because I usually just like them the best lol. This round was a great one with a lot of great tunes sent my way. I like every single one, whether you're #11 or #1.
DR. DTVT failed to send me a song, so instead of delaying this any further I shall disqualify him from this round. Sorry.
Also, 2 contestants happened to send the exact same song, so another spot will be removed. That makes this a top 9 list instead of a top 11. Instead of taking away the 10 or 11 point wins for 1st and 2nd place, I will take off the 1 and 2 point scores for 10th and 11th place, meaning the lowest you can get is 3 instead of 1!
So without further or do....
#9: The Tea Club- Firebars; LordCostThis one was very interesting. Much different than what I'm used to in the epic department. The piano break around the 11 min mark is wonderful, and from there through the ending of the song is definitely the highlight. Wonderful lead melody. I really enjoyed their singer's voice. It seriously reminds me of another vocalist but for the life of me i can't think of his name. His voice compliments this type of music really well. Solid pick.
#8: Stravinsky's - The Rite of Spring; LucienSeriously chaotic piece in the string department. like how do you? Why do you? WAHT EVEN??
Really cool symphony. I'm not a symphonic or orchestral instrument player, but i have to imagine something like this is REALLY hard to play for 33 min. So much air/endurance. Props to those musicians. I'll be honest, at first I saw the word "Spring" and immediately thought this was Vivaldi's "La Primavera" so I was like "well damn EVERYONE knows this song"
Don't get me wrong on continually placing these types of pieces so low on the list. I do enjoy them and classical music. It's just that I like other genres more
#7: Genesis- Supper's Ready; Tom BombadilOne of very few Genesis songs I've heard. Love Cuckoo Cocoon off Lamb Lies Down.... and enjoyed Riding the Scree off the same album you sent me for the drumming round. This one is probably better than Scree, but I prefer Cuckoo over it just for it's simplistically wonderful melody and atmosphere. This one is an enjoyable listen still. The whole beginning before the full band kicks in is in that same wonderful style as Cuckoo, as in calm, mellow with just atmospheric instrumentation and vocals. Very clean feeling. Overall I don't think Genesis is too much my style, but I still enjoy some of their music, including this song.
#6: Karmakanic- A Message From the Heart; kingschmeglandDAT BASS THO. You're right, the bass patterns in this song are something else. i also really enjoy the soloing the guitarist does throughout. This is a talented group of folks right here.
Anyways, this song also has a great melody. Great lyrics, instrumentation, vocals, everything. Very interesting and engaging song.
#5: Obsidian Kingdom - Mantiis: An Agony in Fourteen Bites; SaculI very nearly made a 5 way tie at this point. This was VERY difficult to decide from here on out. At 46 minutes, this was the longest epic sent my way. And it was REALLY interesting. This made for a great listen. Lots of interesting themes and rites of music in this 14 part epic. I think I'd say Not Yet Five is my favorite section. It opens the epic perfectly and is gorgeously serene. Wonderful music.
#4: Seventh Wonder- The Great Escape; Senecadawg2/ScorpionThis guy's voice is amazing. The acoustic opening and closing of this song is to die for. Dripping with emotion. It's truly wonderful. When the orchestral instruments kick in at 1:40 it gives the song a truly "epic" feel to it. Like it's the score to an adventure movie. Wonderfully orchestrated. The instrumental sections scattered through the song is where this band truly shines. Some real interesting stuff going on here. The solo at 18 min is
Amazing song.
#4: Symphony X- The Odyssey; Destiny of Chaos This actually was my first #1 for the round, as it was the first song I heard and had a hard time believing anything would beat it, cu this one is AWESOME.
Round Seven: The Storm
What can be more epic than a song based on a famous epic poem???!?!?!?
Enjoy!
Symphony X - The Odyssey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxCGgcX3wfA
It is epic in every sense of the word. Powerful symphony and melodies VERY reminiscent of SDOIT Overture to open the song. It takes you through the story of the famous epic very well and the instrumentation throughout is top notch. The only album I own from SX is Iconoclast (which is awesome btw), but I will definitely be ordering this album as well. Sick song.
#2: Silent Memorial- Retrospective; lonestarAHA YOU DIDNT WIN THIS TIME
You came close though, cuz this song is AWESOME. It's very DT like imo and the instrumentation is fucking great. Mediterranean acoustic at 1:40, epicness of a long but interesting instrumental section for the middle section of the song, sick opening and outro. Seriously. The main instrumental is over 8 minutes long and none of it is boring. That's the sign of an awesome song.
#1: Porcupine Tree- Anesthetize; mikemanjioyWait. What's this? ANOTHER Porcupine Tree that's beyond amazing? How shocking!
This band is wonderful and this is the best song I've heard yet. EXCELLENT. Very Pink Floyd reminiscent mixed with some pretty heavy riffing. Some of the lyrics are...weird... but overall it's an outstanding song. Perfect pick dude.
Roulette Standings After Round Seven:#1: lonestar- 68
#2: Destiny of Chaos- 59
#3: Senecadawg2- 56
#4: Tom Bombadil- 51
#5: mikemanjioy- 49
#6: Sacul- 41
#7: kingschmegland- 36
#8: Scorpion- 34
#9: LordCost- 30
#10: DR. DTVT- 28
#11: Lucien- 27
Unless lonestar gets dead last and Destiny gets 1st place, we have a winner
It's a possibility, but if the past 7 rounds are an indicator, I don't see it happening.
And now, the final round...
Round Eight: Encore Let's close this out with everyone's favorite song. Send me whatever song you want. Your favorite song, a song you think I'll love, a song to boost your points etc. It's all up to you. This round (and roulette) will end Monday, January 12th, and I will do everything in my power to make sure everything is posted that day. Good luck!