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06-01-2005, 07:40 PM
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I've given Opeth's Blackwater Park a listen, and unfortunately it's not my Cup-o-Tea. I think it is exceptionally good for this type of music, but the death growls are too much for me. I did like some of the guitar parts, and it's exceptionally well produced.
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06-01-2005, 08:27 PM
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>>Also, I know Steven was involved a little with the OSI album, which was Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, ex-Dream Theater) and Jim Matheos (Fates Warning.) Another great record-very PT-ish to my ears in terms of mood and soundscapes.<<
I have OSI and I definitely get the PT vibe from it. The similarities to OSI was one of the first things that came to mind when listening to PT.
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06-02-2005, 09:36 AM
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I would love to see Steven get more involved with OSI. The one song that he was involved in on the OSI CD is great, and his writing style really fits the guitrar work of Matheos. I know they are working on a second CD, but given the busy support for Deadwing, I doubt that will happen. I'm still looking forward to it though.
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06-02-2005, 03:53 PM
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Ok, now that OSI has been mentioned, this thread needs a certain Daniel Gildenlow (who was supposed to be part of OSI) & his band Pain of Salvation. Also, check out Fates Warning, especially their lates few, A Pleasant Shade of Grey, Disconneceted & X.
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06-02-2005, 04:16 PM
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You know, I really respect PoS' ability and accomplishments, but their music does very little for me. To me their first release was their best. 10-4 on the Fates Warning though-A Pleasant Shade Of Gray is a masterpiece IMO.
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06-02-2005, 04:25 PM
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Thank you, PLEASANT shade of gray. I'm at work so I don't have any music w/ me  How is this for sweet venues:
Fates Warning opens up for Queensryche, followed by Dream Theater, with an encore of DT & QR performing "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who and "2112" by Rush
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Porcupine Tree opening up for Opeth performing a mellow set.
Pain of Salvation continues to blow my mind though. Their lates release, BE is just as amazing as Remedey Lane or The Perfect Element Pt. 1. 12:5 is mind blowing to me. Through all the lyrical, musical, and emotional changes they just click for me. Took a few listens though, so maybe you just need time  |
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06-02-2005, 05:11 PM
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Absolutely agree with you guys on Fates Warning. Love their stuff. I bought Awaken the Guardian on tape and wore it out. The original singer was an acquired taste but I liked him.
The last couple of albums are excellent. X has been in my regular rotation the last couple of weeks.
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06-02-2005, 08:15 PM
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Tony,
I think part of it is I'm not really enamored with Daniel's voice. I know PoS probably takes mor elistens to fully appreciate just like PT, but the difference for me is I really like Steven's voice. That's also the reason why I've never been able to get into Radiohead. Technically I should love them, but his voice does not do it for me.
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06-02-2005, 10:24 PM
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That's also the reason why I've never been able to get into Radiohead. Technically I should love them, but his voice does not do it for me.
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06-02-2005, 10:31 PM
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Put me in the "I should like them more than I do" camp for PoS. I have 3 of their CDs I think, and they just don't quite reach me. I saw bot of the shows Tony mentioned: FW/QR/DT and Opeth/PT. I was kind of bummed with the FW set. No Mark Zonder and it was pretty short (being the opening opening sort of thing). I would like to see them inside doing their own show. Opeth/PT was great, as was PT on the recent Deadwing tour.
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06-02-2005, 11:27 PM
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I have not seen PT live yet. Wouldlove to see them release a concert DVD. The Opeth one is fantastic BTW.
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06-13-2005, 12:51 PM
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Okay, I know this is the PT thread but we got off on a tangent...
I finally picked up and listened to the Opeth Damnation CD. Ho-lee shit! It's awesome! I would've never guessed they would put out such a melodic, amazing album (outside of the cookie monster stuff). I only wish they had a few more just like it.
I understand that they mix up the vocals between the growls/normal singing on their other albums. Are any of them primarily normal with less growls mixed in? I just don't think I can listen to the cookie monster stuff but man, I want more Opeth now.
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