Temic - New Band Featuring Eric Gillette and Diego Tejeida

[gzarruk]

Apparently, based on their Instagram Q&A stories, they're currently in Norway writing their second album already.

[MinistroRaven]

New single:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW2RcVKZ_L4

 

[gzarruk]

That was a very uneventful song I enjoyed the first one, but this didn't feel like anything special. Also, was Eric not around when they recorded the album? Hopefully the rest of the tracks have some great lead guitar parts in them.

[ariich]

I'll just quote my first two posts about the first single, because my opinion on this one is identical.

This is finally happening then.

The style is pretty generic and really doesn't fit the descriptions in the press release AT ALL (the rest of the album might be different of course). But for what it is it's solid.

I've been hearing that term "generic" being thrown about as a more negative term. But yet, what does that term mean within the realm of music, more less about Progressive Metal in general.

For me, this sound does fit that description. I have no idea what your idea of taking on more Electronic elements and having those composed to the "live" band of Bass, Keys, Drums, Guitar and vocals to mean? But for me, that blend of their styles sounds amazing and I am wanting to hear more from them.

Honestly it's a typical single. And it got me interested to hear exactly how varied their album will be.

Well, it doesn't really sound at all like electronic music made for a rock band. There's synths for sure but that's not the same as electronica, despite what they say in the press release which generally makes claims that this song doesn't live up to (but again I'm not pre-judging the album which, as a whole, might be different and more varied).

In terms of what I meant by generic in this context, for me it mostly sounds like fairly standard alt-prog, pretty much like the singer's other band Maraton (who I like by the way), but with more of a DT/JP influence in the guitar work (unsurprisingly considering that's Gilette's whole style).

[cramx3]

Yeah, that song was not interesting.  The first song was better, but maybe not by much.  This isn't looking to be too interesting.  I don't think it's bad, it's just not standing out in any way.

[gzarruk]

Yeah, that song was not interesting.  The first song was better, but maybe not by much.  This isn't looking to be too interesting.  I don't think it's bad, it's just not standing out in any way.

Yeah, for a band with Eric and Diego, this is underwhelming (so far).

[KevShmev]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far.  I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

[Metro]

Completely forgot about this band. Not feeling it either.

[Schurftkut]

their first liveshow will be around the corner where i live, and i'm still not interested in going. I hoped for more interesting music from diego and eric

[ariich]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far.  I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

I mean yeah, it's all a bit samey and unexciting. Funny enough I thought this was easily the most interesting of the three, I actually quite liked it. More interesting playing, a more dynamic sound and style, a bit more passion in the chorus/bridge. Though not enough to prompt me to comment on it, apparently.

I hoped for more interesting music from diego and eric

Well, both are talented musicians but neither are accomplished songwriters. That's what the band is really missing, based on the singles but also what I've heard of each member's other output.

[Kram]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far.  I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

I mean yeah, it's all a bit samey and unexciting. Funny enough I thought this was easily the most interesting of the three, I actually quite liked it. More interesting playing, a more dynamic sound and style, a bit more passion in the chorus/bridge. Though not enough to prompt me to comment on it, apparently.

I hoped for more interesting music from diego and eric

Well, both are talented musicians but neither are accomplished songwriters. That's what the band is really missing, based on the singles but also what I've heard of each member's other output.

Couldn't have said it better myself ariich - this is exactly where I am with this band. This was the best of the songs released so far - but it still doesn't really excite me for the album at all.

[King Postwhore]

I agree with all of you. Rich, you nailed it with the songwriting aspect. 

[Fritzinger]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far. I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

I haven't disagreed with a post that much in a while 

I just wrote a review for this album (Jorge should release it any moment now) and I think EVERY song has a strong chorus and memorable hook lines. I like this album quite a bit. It's not the next huge prog masterpiece like Affinity or so, but it's filled to the brim with good, straight, catchy tunes with a little, but not too much, complexity and prog in them. I have come back to this album quite a few times since I heard it first.

[KevShmev]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far. I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

I haven't disagreed with a post that much in a while 

I just wrote a review for this album (Jorge should release it any moment now) and I think EVERY song has a strong chorus and memorable hook lines. I like this album quite a bit. It's not the next huge prog masterpiece like Affinity or so, but it's filled to the brim with good, straight, catchy tunes with a little, but not too much, complexity and prog in them. I have come back to this album quite a few times since I heard it first.

We shall see. I will check it out when it drops assuming it is available for free somewhere, but the rest of the album will have to be a lot better than what we have gotten so far in order for me to drop money on buying it.

[Architeuthis]

I agree with all of you. Rich, you nailed it with the songwriting aspect.

Eric Gillette is very capable of writing good songs. His solo album "The Great Unknown" is a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned.
As for Temic, I think that Eric has a better voice than their lead singer.

[King Postwhore]

I disagree. It was average to be honest. 

[Architeuthis]

I disagree. It was average to be honest.

Are you talking about "The Great Unknown"?

[axeman90210]

Yeah, I'm more with King on this one. I love Eric as a musician, both his playing and his singing, but The Great Unknown was a bunch of average songwriting dressed up by a killer lineup of musicians.

[Architeuthis]

Yeah, I'm more with King on this one. I love Eric as a musician, both his playing and his singing, but The Great Unknown was a bunch of average songwriting dressed up by a killer lineup of musicians.

Ok fair enough.  The songs connected well with me for some reason. I like the overall vibe and atmosphere of this album, especially musically. The song "Empty" has a lot of depth and a bit of a tearjerker.. the songs flow nice throughout..

[King Postwhore]

I disagree. It was average to be honest.

Are you talking about "The Great Unknown"?

Yes I am.  I just don't reach for that album much.

[ariich]

Yeah, I'm more with King on this one. I love Eric as a musician, both his playing and his singing, but The Great Unknown was a bunch of average songwriting dressed up by a killer lineup of musicians.

Ok fair enough.  The songs connected well with me for some reason. I like the overall vibe and atmosphere of this album, especially musically. The song "Empty" has a lot of depth and a bit of a tearjerker.. the songs flow nice throughout..

Goes without saying that there's no right or wrong here, it's all a matter of musical taste.

I've not actually listened properly to The Great Unknown, but the couple of songs I heard didn't really excite me.

[Architeuthis]

Yeah, I'm more with King on this one. I love Eric as a musician, both his playing and his singing, but The Great Unknown was a bunch of average songwriting dressed up by a killer lineup of musicians.

Ok fair enough.  The songs connected well with me for some reason. I like the overall vibe and atmosphere of this album, especially musically. The song "Empty" has a lot of depth and a bit of a tearjerker.. the songs flow nice throughout..

Goes without saying that there's no right or wrong here, it's all a matter of musical taste.

I've not actually listened properly to The Great Unknown, but the couple of songs I heard didn't really excite me.

I would like to encourage you to give it another chance. Take in the whole album from start to finish but at the right time.  A lot of great moments on this record with a nice epic song too. Seven tracks total..

[KevShmev]

I like Damage is Done and All I Am quite a bit from The Great Unknown, but the rest is largely solid/forgettable, IMO.

[MinistroRaven]

It looks like the last single was never posted here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1p_JkjTR4E

I guess I can see why.  The sound is good and the playing is great, but just like the first two songs, it all seems like a blur.  Memorable melodies are just lacking in every song they have released thus far. I feel like I am out already on this band, and their first album isn't even out yet. 

I haven't disagreed with a post that much in a while 

I just wrote a review for this album (Jorge should release it any moment now) and I think EVERY song has a strong chorus and memorable hook lines. I like this album quite a bit. It's not the next huge prog masterpiece like Affinity or so, but it's filled to the brim with good, straight, catchy tunes with a little, but not too much, complexity and prog in them. I have come back to this album quite a few times since I heard it first.

Here's the review:

https://lotsofmuzik.com/temic-terror-management-theory-album-review/

Thank you for your support Fritzinger

[ariich]

I like Damage is Done and All I Am quite a bit from The Great Unknown, but the rest is largely solid/forgettable, IMO.

I decided to give the album a proper listen today, and yeah - I agree completely. Those two songs are very good. The rest is... fine.

[cramx3]

their first liveshow will be around the corner where i live, and i'm still not interested in going. I hoped for more interesting music from diego and eric

Id still go if it were local.  Would be cool to see these guys perform their first show.  But, the band itself is not very interesting to me at this point from the singles.

[Architeuthis]

I like Damage is Done and All I Am quite a bit from The Great Unknown, but the rest is largely solid/forgettable, IMO.

I decided to give the album a proper listen today, and yeah - I agree completely. Those two songs are very good. The rest is... fine.

What did you think of the song "Empty"?  I love the guitar tone on those solos,  very emotional song.

[Schurftkut]

i already saw Diego with Devin Townsend, so there's no real "need" for me to see him again in a project i don't dig.
I'm going to see Bruce Dickinson in may though, no idea what he's going to do, but i've never seen him before ;-)

[hefdaddy42]

I haven't loved what I've heard so far, but I would go see them live if they played near me.

[cramx3]

i already saw Diego with Devin Townsend, so there's no real "need" for me to see him again in a project i don't dig.
I'm going to see Bruce Dickinson in may though, no idea what he's going to do, but i've never seen him before ;-)

Sure, but I'd go more so for the uniqueness of seeing a band perform live for the first time.  The whole suspense of not knowing what to expect, plus I'm sure you enjoy the guys (like we all do, in some way, I'm sure that's why we are all here) to make it somewhat intersting.  Generally, of course I agree, no point in paying money and time seeing a band you aren't into.

[Nachtmerrie]

I guess my expectations were too high with Gilette and Tejeida involved.
These three songs are pretty average on first listen with a vocal style I doubt I will ever get into.

I´m hearing some Voyager influences but the strong hooks just aren´t there.

[gmillerdrake]

I guess my expectations were too high with Gilette and Tejeida involved.

Yeah....I'm trying REALLY hard to like these guys. But at some point I may have to admit that it's just not that good. I'm going to give the album as a whole a few listens when it drops and save my final judgement for then....but....thus far it's pretty underwhelming. For me, I think it's the singer....just not feeling that guy at all. Pretty vanilla and generic.

[Metro]

It’s the same thing that happened with Sons of Apollo. Some great musicians involved, but there’s no songwriters in the band.

I’ll still take this over SOA any day.

[gmillerdrake]

It’s the same thing that happened with Sons of Apollo. Some great musicians involved, but there’s no songwriters in the band.

I’ll still take this over SOA any day.

agree on both points but especially the bolded.

[Fritzinger]

Only prog fans will write off a whole band before they even released their first album