Author Topic: OSI - Official Thread (Read 113386 times)

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #210 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:04:31 AM »

All three albums will now be on shuffle on my iPod.

I can't wait for new OSI.

Super Dude · « **Reply #211 on:** July 25, 2011, 05:13:58 AM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on July 24, 2011, 11:30:31 PM

Listened to Blood today in anticipation. Kicks the shit out of the other two, IMO.

I actually can't decide between the three, honestly. Each of them has sort of a signature sound unique to that album, makes 'em all awesome.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #212 on:** July 25, 2011, 10:06:31 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on July 25, 2011, 05:13:58 AM

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on July 24, 2011, 11:30:31 PM
Listened to Blood today in anticipation. Kicks the shit out of the other two, IMO.

I actually can't decide between the three, honestly. Each of them has sort of a signature sound unique to that album, makes 'em all awesome.

I'm in the same boat here. Whichever OSI album I happen to be listening to at a given time will be my favorite.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #213 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:54:01 AM »

Quote from: LudwigVan on July 25, 2011, 10:06:31 AM

Quote from: Super Dude on July 25, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Ultimetalhead on July 24, 2011, 11:30:31 PM
Listened to Blood today in anticipation. Kicks the shit out of the other two, IMO.

I actually can't decide between the three, honestly. Each of them has sort of a signature sound unique to that album, makes 'em all awesome.

I'm in the same boat here. Whichever OSI album I happen to be listening to at a given time will be my favorite.

This is one of the things that makes OSI so great.

j · « **Reply #214 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:54:07 AM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on July 24, 2011, 11:30:31 PM

Listened to Blood today in anticipation. Kicks the shit out of the other two, IMO.

I'm with you on that. I like the other two albums too, but Blood is on another level.

The song in that video Mebert posted sounded awesome. Can't wait!

-J

Pyroph · « **Reply #215 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:39:23 PM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on July 24, 2011, 05:49:31 PM

No song titles or artwork are available yet, but Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos are wrapping up mixing right now in Iowa.

WAIT WHAT

HOW DID I MISS THIS

WHERE

Pols Voice · « **Reply #216 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:49:54 PM »

This should be cool.

glaurung · « **Reply #217 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:49:57 PM »

Quote from: Pyroph on July 26, 2011, 09:39:23 PM

Quote from: Mebert78 on July 24, 2011, 05:49:31 PM
No song titles or artwork are available yet, but Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos are wrapping up mixing right now in Iowa.

WAIT WHAT

HOW DID I MISS THIS

WHERE

Like Kevin Moore on FB. He's been posting all kinds of pictures and updates during the whole sessions.

Pyroph · « **Reply #218 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:59:25 AM »

Hmm, I go back to Ames on Monday. I shall try to find him in Des Moines.

robwebster · « **Reply #219 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:14:33 PM »

This seems to have gone under the radar...

From Twitter.
"Office Of Strategic Influence (Fates Warning's Jim Matheos, ex-DT's Mike Portnoy/Kevin Moore, P Tree's Gavin Harrison) new CD due Jan 2012"

Probably just an idle rumour, but I love the idea of Mike Portnoy leaving Dream Theater and instantly turning to his butler (played by Michael Caine) and going "RIGHT! Get me Kevin Moore!"

EDIT: Permalink here.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #220 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:21:03 PM »

Quote from: robwebster on August 14, 2011, 04:14:33 PM

This seems to have gone under the radar...

From Twitter.
"Office Of Strategic Influence (Fates Warning's Jim Matheos, ex-DT's Mike Portnoy/Kevin Moore, P Tree's Gavin Harrison) new CD due Jan 2012"

Probably just an idle rumour, but I love the idea of Mike Portnoy leaving Dream Theater and instantly turning to his butler (played by Michael Caine) and going "RIGHT! Get me Kevin Moore!"

EDIT: Permalink here.

Mike Portnoy AND Gavin Harrison?

Mebert78 · « **Reply #221 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:38:39 PM »

Hmm, gotta be a typo. Can't have two drummers. Gavin has already been announced as the drummer for OSI4.

robwebster · « **Reply #222 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:48:49 PM »

Could be a split thing, but I agree - it's almost certainly nothing. I'm certain Portnoy would've mentioned by now, too. Just an interesting wee thing that's being passed round, hadn't seen it acknowledged yet.

The Letter M · « **Reply #223 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:59:25 PM »

Since it lists the name of the band before the CD's release date, I can only assume that when it says "Office Of Strategic Influence" it refers to the band itself, and by listing it's members, past and present, would include Mike Portnoy as he drummed on the band's first two albums.

I honestly do not think Mike is on OSI4 - he would've said something by now, considering the number of projects/bands/albums he's done this year, this would've been the one to make the most fuss about had he been on it. He's on OSI4 as much as he's on Storm Corrosion - meaning not at all.

-Marc.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #224 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:42:27 PM »

I also think this is some sort of typo. Gavin has much more interesting drumming for OSI's work.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #225 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:22:21 PM »

Maybe Mike is doing lead vocals

Mebert78 · « **Reply #226 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:28:40 PM »

Quote from: The King in Crimson on August 14, 2011, 07:22:21 PM

Maybe Mike is doing lead vocals

LOL. Maybe he's a guest vocalist. You know, OSI usually has a guest vocalist for one track.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #227 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:40:42 PM »

S AFTER O, AND I AFTER S

wjc · « **Reply #228 on:** August 16, 2011, 06:22:20 AM »

I quite like Dead Air for Radios, but the last two songs on the album really freak me out. It's probably the combination of the two, Mouse (Now Watch What Happens) makes me really paranoid then Hell Mary (which would be okay otherwise) is fucking sfdskjfba!! tripping balls

Does anyone else find this? I would listen to the album rather more were it not for this

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #229 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:52:19 AM »

Mouse is my favourite song on the album! But yeah, Hell Mary is terrifying, even worse than the last track on Lateralus.

ZirconBlue · « **Reply #230 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:17:38 PM »

Eh, I just find Hell Mary to be boring and pointless. I love the rest of the album, but I always skip that track.

ReaPsTA · « **Reply #231 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:28:33 PM »

Quote from: ACID_FOX on August 16, 2011, 10:52:19 AM

Mouse is my favourite song on the album! But yeah, Hell Mary is terrifying, even worse than the last track on Lateralus.

Hell Mary is legitimately unnerving to me. I don't like to listen to it.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #232 on:** August 16, 2011, 03:19:58 PM »

Oh I wouldn't call it boring. It's really atmospheric, and the image it paints in my mind is terrifying but incredible at the same time.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #233 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:43:35 PM »

I must admit, as much as I'm looking forward to the new OSI album, I'd much rather a new Chroma Key album.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #234 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:47:02 AM »

I find Chroma Key very boring. OSI, on the other hand, is amazing.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #235 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:01:19 AM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on September 19, 2011, 05:47:02 AM

I find Chroma Key very boring. OSI, on the other hand, is amazing.

Different kinds of music. OSI is much more straightforward, whereas CK is more atmospheric.

glaurung · « **Reply #236 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:52:40 AM »

I'm not sure which I want more... I like them both a lot. HOpefully we do get more Chroma Key someday.

Super Dude · « **Reply #237 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:00:31 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on September 19, 2011, 11:52:40 AM

I'm not sure which I want more... I like them both a lot. HOpefully we do get more Chroma Key someday.

This, although after four OSI albums another CK is sorely needed.

? · « **Reply #238 on:** January 03, 2012, 08:13:19 AM »

I have all the 3 OSI albums now, great stuff!

My current ranking is:

1. Free
2. Blood
3. S/T

Hopefully there'll be some details about the upcoming album soon.

Super Dude · « **Reply #239 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:32:57 AM »

Yeah, when is that fourth album release date? All I've heard so far is January.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #240 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:46:34 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on January 03, 2012, 09:32:57 AM

Yeah, when is that fourth album release date? All I've heard so far is January.

The last interview Matheos did, he said February. But I've heard it's going to be March. Metal Blade said a couple weeks ago that video interviews ith Jim and Kevin are coming "very soon." Thet two were in MEtal Blade offices filming them the week before Christmas.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #241 on:** January 04, 2012, 04:28:52 AM »

Graveyard Mountain Home = one of the best albums ever. I know this is an OSI thread but I DON'T EVEN CARE.

jammindude · « **Reply #242 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:21:29 AM »

Quote from: ? on January 03, 2012, 08:13:19 AM

I have all the 3 OSI albums now, great stuff! My current ranking is:

1. Free
2. Blood
3. S/T

Hopefully there'll be some details about the upcoming album soon.

This is my list as well. Can't wait for the new one.

Super Dude · « **Reply #243 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:24:48 AM »

My rankings go in album order.

The Letter M · « **Reply #244 on:** January 04, 2012, 11:08:24 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on January 04, 2012, 10:24:48 AM

My rankings go in album order.

I feel like I might be the same, as well, but I don't think I've listened to their second and third albums enough to decide which would be 2nd and 3rd. I think I'll always enjoy the first one most because it's got some of MP's more interesting drumming, as well as some more progressive stuff than the latter two albums (well, in the vein of prog-metal, which is what MP and JM had wanted in the first place). I still wonder what would have been if the project remained a true MP/JM collaboration...I guess "The Thing That Never Was" is the best we've got.

-Marc.

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

Author Topic: OSI - Official Thread (Read 113386 times)