Opeth

[Deth]

I need to learn the bass to that song, but that shouldn't be hard.

We need a good clean vocalist though.

[Cain]

I need to learn the bass to that song, but that shouldn't be hard.

We need a good clean vocalist though.

I'm an ok singer (was in choir and musicals for high school), but my voice isn't super deep. I could probably have good intonation on the singing though.

[Deth]

If we are doing A Fair Judgement, you don't need to be deep.

We just need to decide on a song first.

[Cardboard Headgear]

not bad carboard! not bad at all! but yeah, sounds like your holding back a little, and you mixed a whole lot of effects in too! thats awesome:)

And yes, you do Opeth growls some justice
The only effects are a pinch of reverb on everything, and an echo on that sweep legato thing at the beginning. So the only effect on vocals was some minimal reverb so they were in the same 'sonic realm' or whatever as the guitarseses. If I get bored I'll record somethin else.

A Fair Judgement? Nah, gotta do something more Opeth than that one. Serenity Painted Death anyone?

[Deth]

I'm up for whatever. It just depends on if the singer and guitarist(s) can do it.

[bball_1523]

I'm still all for "The Drapery Falls" I've been practicing that song on/off for a long time now.

[the2stranger]

please a song with a kayboard aprt, I want to be a part of the recording too :(

the leper affinity?
April Ethereal ( with Prologue :p)

[Knifeboy]

If you need acoustic guitaring, I'll be happy to record some.. My Sure SM58 + my podxt gives almost perfect acoustic recording quality

[the2stranger]

I can provide growls as well ;)
my growls are growing deeper every day.
just need to find a way to record them, decently :rolleyes:

[Darkness]

If someone could record some of the guitar during the growled verses during the drapery falls I could get you guys a sample of me growling.

[Darkness]

Or just something I could growl over.

[TojesDolan]

mmmm... no one wants Blackwater Park? Would it be to hard or too something doing Blackwater Park? I suggest that one.

[Kage]

I love playing Blackwater Park on guitar. Crazy good song.

[bball_1523]

If you need acoustic guitaring, I'll be happy to record some.. My Sure SM58 + my podxt gives almost perfect acoustic recording quality

can you record the intro to the drapery falls please?

[Grey Incision]

I was actually thinking either April Ethereal or Godhead's lament

[Deth]

Who's actually doing this? Can we make a list of everyone involved?

I'm playing bass, whether the whole thing or not.

And could you vote for the 3 songs you want to do.

1. The Drapery Falls
2. Demon Of The Fall
3. A Fair Judgement (why not)

[Knifeboy]

can you record the intro to the drapery falls please?

I could, but it's not originally played on an acoustic, and those barre chords are extremely hard to sound properly on an acoustic :/

[the2stranger]

Who's actually doing this? Can we make a list of everyone involved?

I'm playing bass, whether the whole thing or not.

And could you vote for the 3 songs you want to do.

1. The Drapery Falls
2. Demon Of The Fall
3. A Fair Judgement (why not)

I vote for a fair judgement, or otherwise the leper affinity, because I want to play in the cover song too, and I play keyboard.
+ I want to add my voice to a growl part

[Deth]

Thinking about it, I change Demon to Leper Affinity. We need to blow everyone away.

[XxMetallica FanxX]

can you record the intro to the drapery falls please?

the drapery falls is easy, first opeth song i learned...in fact i know all of Blackwater park, cept for 2 songs(Bleak and The Leper Affinity) and Deliverence(A Fair Judgement is the hardest song to play on the album)

i could record the intro to the drapery falls if u want...

[TojesDolan]

haha, funny thing, The first song I learned to play fully was bleak, despite, It has so many guitars in it, yet, I learned most of them (except for the first piece of acoustic, the middle section, the one that doesn't repeat itself. you know what I mean.)

[Darkness]

I could record the intro to the drapery falls. The acoustic barr chord, that is. And if noone else is doing some vocals.. like I've said before I'd like to do some growls. :D

[bucket]

I'm an ok singer (was in choir and musicals for high school), but my voice isn't super deep. I could probably have good intonation on the singing though.

What would you say his lowest note is? I think from my sing-a-longs in my car I can go quite a ways lower.

I can hit a low E anyday and lower on a good day... I don't think he does anything that low though.

[Cain]

What would you say his lowest note is? I think from my sing-a-longs in my car I can go quite a ways lower.

I can hit a low E anyday and lower on a good day... I don't think he does anything that low though.

He hits some low stuff on Morningrise, but ever since he's gotten good at singing he's hung out in the upper range. True enough.

EDIT: And why are we picking this pussy songs? Obviously the only choices are either Blackwater Park or The Moor. :D

[PeEpHoLe_10]

I was just on the official Opeth site and the title for their up coming album is....*Drumroll*....
"Ghost Reveries"
I like it.Opinions?

[bball_1523]

I think we should form groups of several people doing each song. Separate groups for each song. We'll have one group do "The Drapery Falls" and other groups do, "Leper Affinity," or "Demon Of The Fall," whatever else you guys wanna agree to choose on.

Knifeboy: The very intro part of Drapery Falls starts off on Acoustic, then blends in with the electric.


As for the new title of the cd, It's fine with me, as long as Opeth makes great music!

[Cardboard Headgear]

So this post is basically pointless other than the fact I'm saying I'll try and record some clean vocals tomorrow.

[TojesDolan]

He hits some low stuff on Morningrise, but ever since he's gotten good at singing he's hung out in the upper range. True enough.

EDIT: And why are we picking this pussy songs? Obviously the only choices are either Blackwater Park or The Moor. :D
This man talks truth. I think it'd be more powerful Blackwater Park. or the Moor. Besides, there's plenty of good acoustic in that one.

[Grey Incision]

I think we should gather around the strongest followers of particular albums, and create a song from each album

there's the groups already then

I'm definatly on Still Life

[Knifeboy]

Knifeboy: The very intro part of Drapery Falls starts off on Acoustic, then blends in with the electric.


Hmm.. I guess you're right

[Deth]

Are there any other bassists? If not, just give a list of songs to record.

[Det_Nosnip]

So, I was driving back home after graduating last night....it was about...oh....3 in the morning, and I had been in the car since 7:30 AM the previous day. The night before leaving, I got about 3-4 hours of sleep.

So, I guess you could say I was pretty sleep deprived...which may have had some of an influence on my experience. Basically: I was naturally "high."

Anyways, so I put on Still Life and in comes this GIANT ****ing storm...I mean, seriously, probably one of the biggest storms I've ever seen. Anyone in the Texas/Oklahoma region may have heard about it...this thing was crazy! Anyways, so it's just POURING rain, the sky looks like freaking armageddon, and there's lightning striking all over the place...hitting the ground, spreading out across the sky, etc.

Now, a normal (sane?) person would have gotten freaked out and probably done the right thing by pulling the **** off the road and waiting it out. Instead, me being the Opeth nut that I am, focused on how ****ing COOL it all was and how well it went with the music. I swear it was like the song was controlling the storm or something....lightning would flash in accentuations and everything. Nothing was more fitting than when Mikael screamed:

In the pouring rain nothing is the same!!

At that point, everything in the universe made sense, and I obtained inner peace. :D

[Deth]

That's pretty cool, what with you not dying and stuff.

[Det_Nosnip]

I was just on the official Opeth site and the title for their up coming album is....*Drumroll*....
"Ghost Reveries"
I like it.Opinions?

Hmm....I don't. "Ghost" sounds awkward...they'd be better off using some kind of adjective or something.

[Deth]

You don't like it? I think it sounds cool.

[bucket]

I'm not too excited about the album title or the song titles

:-\

[Deth]

Well, they are just song titles, they don't mean anything yet.

[Darkness]

The song titles sounded fine IMO, but the title was kinda weak.

[Grey Incision]

A rose by any other name would smell so sweet :)



unless they were called crapweed.........................or stinkdrops..................

Edit: Cardboard for Mikael wannabe! (vocalist for Opeth cover)

[bball_1523]

so does anyone wanna join with me to do "The drapery Falls" cover?

[Deth]

Yes, I would love to do The Drapery Falls. The only problem is that I need one of those 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapters for my computer. I'll get it this weekend though.

[bball_1523]

Alright, for those who want to do the drapery falls, let's discuss who will play what.

Instruments needed:

Lead Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Bass
Drums
Clean Vocals
Growl Vocals
Acoustic

[Cain]

Ehh, Drapery Falls? Why don't we do the Moor, or a rifftastic Blackwater Park song like Leper Affinity or the title track itself? I really don't think that song is powerful enough to beat out the stuff other official threads are going to do. Come on, man, the Moor would slay them. You have to admit it. And I could do most of the guitars if difficulty is a problem.

I'm game for a guitar spot, vocals, or both.

[bball_1523]

Ehh, Drapery Falls? Why don't we do the Moor, or a rifftastic Blackwater Park song like Leper Affinity or the title track itself? I really don't think that song is powerful enough to beat out the stuff other official threads are going to do. Come on, man, the Moor would slay them. You have to admit it. And I could do most of the guitars if difficulty is a problem.

I'm game for a guitar spot, vocals, or both.

I forgot to say this, I was wondering if anyone wants to just do "The Drapery Falls" for fun. That means not competing vs. the Official threads and stuff. I just wanna have fun jamming and I was thinking the Drapery falls would be a great song to do with yall. If you guys wanna do another song for the competition and get others involved, then you are all more than welcome to.

[Cain]

I forgot to say this, I was wondering if anyone wants to just do "The Drapery Falls" for fun. That means not competing vs. the Official threads and stuff. I just wanna have fun jamming and I was thinking the Drapery falls would be a great song to do with yall. If you guys wanna do another song for the competition and get others involved, then you are all more than welcome to.

Oh, ok. Sorry to jump on you. :p

[Darkness]

I'd like to do a growled verse in the Drapery falls... :)

[bball_1523]

Oh, ok. Sorry to jump on you. :p

no worries, you're more than welcome to do blackwater park or the moor for the competition. Just get something organized and go for it!

[Cain]

To do that, I would need a drummer willing to lay his tracks down first. I don't ever post in the Drum forum, anybody here know of a skilled guy that could do it?

If we're going to record an Opeth song in pieces like this, I wouldn't want it to be a hackneyed, out-of-time affair. There's a lot to live up to in Opeth and that especially goes for the ability to keep time. I would say recording drums and maybe bass to a click track would be good for starters.

[bball_1523]

I'd like to do a growled verse in the Drapery falls... :)

I gotta find a way to organize this more better. I was wondering if anyone who is interested in doing "the drapery falls," can please post clips of you doing any part of the song.

So for your Darkness, I was wondering if you can post a sample of you growling over one part of song.

[Darkness]

Alright, should I like... have the song playing in the backaround or something? Because growls sound bad without anything behind them IMO. But whatever you want.

[bball_1523]

its up to you. Maybe get a midi of it or cut out a part of the real song, then record over it. I'm trying to record a sample of the guitar track for myself. Everyones welcome to record samples for now.

[Grey Incision]

Cain, i'm up for the moor, i can play the whole peice on guitar as well, i struggle a little with the finger picking after 7 minutes, but the rest i can do fairly well. The drums for this song aren't hard at all, I may be able to con our drummer into recording a track if you want. Not sure about bass. As for vocals, i can do clean vocals and maybe the growled vocals if you want. I'm definatly up for a song off Still Life or MAYH.

[3rdplanet]

Sorry to barge in, but I just ordered my ticket to see Opeth in september \m/

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Sorry to barge in, but I just ordered my ticket to see Opeth in september \m/

Big 'ol 123 from here

Small venues they're playing I notice though

[Darkness]

its up to you. Maybe get a midi of it or cut out a part of the real song, then record over it. I'm trying to record a sample of the guitar track for myself. Everyones welcome to record samples for now.
Alright. My parents are ganna be going out a little later, and if I can I'll record.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Hey, yeah im always here in the Opeth thread looking at the posts awaiting the new album but never really post these days. No time. So....

Ok so ive seen you guys talking about recording on the computer and i got REALLY interested. You see the way i always did it was to plug my mic in and hang it in front of the amp. Then record. But this only works well for acoustic pieces which i have recorded a few pieces of ( some inspired by OPETH themselves!)!

But, ive stopped recently cause what i really wanna do is to plug my guitar in DIRECTLY into the soundcard and record like that. I bought one of those adapters you get for your lead to make it fit the soundcard but I still dont know what to do!? I have a Soundblaster Live

I have a Epiphone Black Beauty, a Boss ME-50 and lots of leads and adapters.

Now, can someone PLEASE help me get my **** together. Id really like to start getting some of my own compositions on my computer. I currently use Sony SoundForge, but i dont know if this is the best option?

Your assistance would be great. Opeth for life.

Thank you for your time.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

^^ The answer to this mans question I would value as well

[Silent Death]

Hi I'm new here and I'm a real Opeth fan (Note Avatar) I have 3 of their albums; Orchid, Blackwater Park and Morningrise. I'm hoping to get the others soon. I might go see them at the Sounds of the Underground Tour but i'm not sure.

So what are you guys doing, recording a cover of an Opeth song or somthing?

[Deth]

Yep. Its for a competition here. All the official threads are doing it, so we joined in (peer pressure ++). If you can play anything, let us know.

I'll play both The Moor and Drapery on bass then.

[Silent Death]

Yep. Its for a competition here. All the official threads are doing it, so we joined in (peer pressure ++). If you can play anything, let us know.

I'll play both The Moor and Drapery on bass then.

I can play the guitar for a few Opeth songs but I have no way to record at the moment. :upset:

[Deth]

Bah. Well, you can be a cheerleader if you want.

[3rdplanet]

Big 'ol 123 from here

Small venues they're playing I notice though

Yeah I'm seeing them at the Academy 2, about 500 people, which is tiny really.

Although I do like the smaller venues, but I thought Opeth would be deserving of a bigger venue than that.

Might get scaled up if there is enough interest.

[Knifeboy]

Alright, should I like... have the song playing in the backaround or something? Because growls sound bad without anything behind them IMO. But whatever you want.

If you want to growl over the verse part(at about 5:00 into the song) of the drapery falls I'll be glad to record a guitar track for you to sing over

[Darkness]

That would be great man. I just went through both the growled verses and I kinda burned my throat for the night, but I think I did pretty good. Tomorrow I'll get you guys a decent sample.

[Knifeboy]

Here you go! Guitar part for the verse in the drapery falls :
http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0XNYSUTO6HF8L3JL1LME2VI3UK It was sort of a first take, so it might be a little sloppy

[Darkness]

Great man, thanks.


If this is asking to much then ignore it, but can you do the next verse to? (the one with growls at like 7 min in)

[Knifeboy]

Great man, thanks.


If this is asking to much then ignore it, but can you do the next verse to? (the one with growls at like 7 min in)

Ehehehe that's not too much to ask at all, since I already did!.. Here it is: http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0ZLZIMM2Y2SIZ2NI3S7NI53G41 the guitar for both growled parts, plus the chaos inbetween of them

[Darkness]

Awesome, downloading now.

[Cain]

Hey, yeah im always here in the Opeth thread looking at the posts awaiting the new album but never really post these days. No time. So....

Ok so ive seen you guys talking about recording on the computer and i got REALLY interested. You see the way i always did it was to plug my mic in and hang it in front of the amp. Then record. But this only works well for acoustic pieces which i have recorded a few pieces of ( some inspired by OPETH themselves!)!

But, ive stopped recently cause what i really wanna do is to plug my guitar in DIRECTLY into the soundcard and record like that. I bought one of those adapters you get for your lead to make it fit the soundcard but I still dont know what to do!? I have a Soundblaster Live

I have a Epiphone Black Beauty, a Boss ME-50 and lots of leads and adapters.

Now, can someone PLEASE help me get my **** together. Id really like to start getting some of my own compositions on my computer. I currently use Sony SoundForge, but i dont know if this is the best option?

Your assistance would be great. Opeth for life.

Thank you for your time.

Garageband + POD XT = all the recording capability you could possibly need. It's what I use and it sounds ****in' great.

EDIT: For Grey Incision

The fingerpicking is my forte, I love doing that. I also have appropriate capabilities on my recording program for the ambient, reverbed leads and for some of the rhythm, but I can't handle all of the many parts in the song. If I could do clean vox and you do growls, that would rock.

The first scream is a nasty challenge though. And you'd have to record two tracks. :)

EDIT 2: I have no way of knowing if I'll actually do this or participate...I would like more people to chime in first, if you understand. :)

[Knifeboy]

If more than one person want to do growls on a track, I think it could sound good if they all did a recording of it, and we mixed them ontop of each other.. Anyone ever tried this before? With proper mixing I think it could sound really good

[Moseswasbanned]

I could do growls, if it's not illegal to do two Official covers because I'm singing in the Tool one. Anyway death growls are pretty easy for me to do for long periods of time and I've been told it sounds good. I'll upload a preview of what it sounds like once my family gets out of the house.

[Darkness]

Where are the rules posted??

[Silent Death]

Bah. Well, you can be a cheerleader if you want.

What the hell, why not. Go Opeth thread go.

[Darkness]

^Nice work man. :D


I'll be able to get you my little growling sample by Monday. Parents aren't leaving the house really tell then.

[i am the robots]

I'm not much for growling, but I could give you all a sample of my screaming tommorrow when my family is at church.

[vashts80]

Is "Closure" supposed to just randomly stop at about 5:15? Or is my copy of it messed up?

[mick7]

No that is how the song was written...cheers to the person who started this thread, about time!!!

[Det_Nosnip]

About time? This thread is like a year old! :lol:

[mick7]

sorry mate i havnt been on mx for about 6 months so im lacking in the general knowledge department!

[Grey Incision]

Yet another aussie Opethian :) good to se ya mate.

[XyleM]

I am also an Aussie ;) But not yet an Opethian, still getting into them :)

For this comp thing you guys HAVE to do 'To Bid You Farewell'

[Grey Incision]

I am also an Aussie ;) But not yet an Opethian, still getting into them :)

For this comp thing you guys HAVE to do 'To Bid You Farewell'

Qouted for truth

I think we should do 3 songs, to showcase 3 different aspects of opeth.

To Bid You Farewell-The softer side of Opeth

The moor-The song writing abilities of Opeth

Demon of the fall, blackwater park or Master's Apprentice-The heavy side of Opeth

[mick7]

Hey hey hey aussies what the hell is going on?

p.s.grey incision out of those three heavy songs that heaviest would have to be master's apprentices wouldn't it?

[Moseswasbanned]

Qouted for truth

I think we should do 3 songs, to showcase 3 different aspects of opeth.

To Bid You Farewell-The softer side of Opeth

The moor-The song writing abilities of Opeth

Demon of the fall, blackwater park or Master's Apprentice-The heavy side of Opeth
Where's The Drapery Falls? Most popular Opeth song.

[Grey Incision]

Hey hey hey aussies what the hell is going on?

p.s.grey incision out of those three heavy songs that heaviest would have to be master's apprentices wouldn't it?

Mikael himself insists that demon of the fall is the heaviest track opeth has ever recorded, and possibly some of their newer stuff he mentioned.

And to whoever said do the drapery falls, yes it is popular amongst fans. But it isn't necessarily a great track to showcase the band is it? it isn't very complex with it's guitar work, or drums and bass. There is no doubting that it is good, but it isn't a track to cover i don't think.

[Moseswasbanned]

Mikael himself insists that demon of the fall is the heaviest track opeth has ever recorded, and possibly some of their newer stuff he mentioned.

And to whoever said do the drapery falls, yes it is popular amongst fans. But it isn't necessarily a great track to showcase the band is it? it isn't very complex with it's guitar work, or drums and bass. There is no doubting that it is good, but it isn't a track to cover i don't think.
I think it's an excellent song to put up. It's easy to do well, and is somthing that would win a competition in my mind. But that's all opinion.

[Knifeboy]

Mikael himself insists that demon of the fall is the heaviest track opeth has ever recorded, and possibly some of their newer stuff he mentioned.

And to whoever said do the drapery falls, yes it is popular amongst fans. But it isn't necessarily a great track to showcase the band is it? it isn't very complex with it's guitar work, or drums and bass. There is no doubting that it is good, but it isn't a track to cover i don't think.

Songwriting wise, it's incredibly complex

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Garageband + POD XT = all the recording capability you could possibly need. It's what I use and it sounds ****in' great.



Thanx alot Cain. Now, Is it possible to download this programe (garageband) or will I have to buy it? How much is a good proce for a POD?

Thanx for the advice, maybe later I will join in on the Opeth Competition when im ready. If you want I could do a few acoustic sections of Opeth songs? I can do some. I can record acoustic no problem. Let me know.

Anywayz, thanx

[bball_1523]

Mikael himself insists that demon of the fall is the heaviest track opeth has ever recorded, and possibly some of their newer stuff he mentioned.

And to whoever said do the drapery falls, yes it is popular amongst fans. But it isn't necessarily a great track to showcase the band is it? it isn't very complex with it's guitar work, or drums and bass. There is no doubting that it is good, but it isn't a track to cover i don't think.

I mentioned earlier that I wanted ask if any of you were interested in doing an opeth song for fun rather than competition and I chose "the drapery falls," just for that.

[suspect]

I'm in for any cover. I also just found out that I'll get to see Opeth in September too.

[RustedPieces]

I've never heard any Opeth, can you guys recommend me some good songs if its not too much trouble?

[Darkness]

The Drapery Falls, Windowpane, and Blackwater Park would be nice starting places. Oh and get Face of Melinda, just cuz I'm listening to that now. :)

[RustedPieces]

Everything was pretty good. I can honestly say that I'm not a big fan of the vocals.

[Deth]

They'll grow on you, that is a promise.

I was thinking, Bleak would blow everyone out of the water. Anyone willing to give it a shot?

Unfortunely, I was unable to buy an adapter for my computer to record, but I did buy a new bass.

[Darkness]

I'd like to do the vocals for bleak... but then again I still gatta get you guys a sample of me.. :)

[Darkness]

Everything was pretty good. I can honestly say that I'm not a big fan of the vocals.
Do you like his clean voice at least?

[Deth]

Yeah, and we need someone to do the clean part with you. I can play bass to that song just fine.

[Darkness]

Lets fill in the rest of the members first, were ganna need a few guitar players, and a drummer.

[Deth]

Now we play the waiting game...

while you play it, check out my new bass http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/517431/

[Darkness]

That looks pretty cool... the reviews seem really good.

[Deth]

I've been busting out Bleak, Drapery Falls and The Moor on it all afternoon.

The Iron Maiden thread has 2 songs over ten minutes. We must one up them!

[Darkness]

Black rose immortal it is!

[Silent Death]

So how many songs are you guys doing for this comp thing? I can't wait to hear them

[Deth]

I would love to but:

1) I can't find any good bass tabs
2) A singer will be harder to find
3) It'll take forever to learn
4) I'll screw up when recording. Over and over again.

[Darkness]

I say if we nail The Moor and the Drapery Falls, noone will beat us.

[Deth]

I love the Moor, but I don't know if it will blow anyone away.

[Darkness]

It blows me away every time I listen... but I guess its just me. It just shows everything that Opeth is good at, amazing clean/growled vocals, great lyrics, amazing acoustic sections and great heavy electric riffs and its longer then 10 min and it has an incredible song structure.

[Deth]

If we do more than one song, maybe The Moor should be in it, but if we just choose one, I don't think that should be it. Just me though, we need to see what everyone else thinks.

After all, no one cares what the bass player and singer think...

[Darkness]

Where the heck is everyone else? The big thing would be finding guitar players that can do Mike and Peter justice...


Oh, and I'm not the singer yet... You guys have to aproove of the sample which I will be doing tomorrow. :thumb:

I hope you guys like it though... I really wanna do this. :D

[Deth]

Which songs are you recording?

There are others in line, so maybe you'll have to share.

[Darkness]

Yeah I know, some dude... don't remember his name (Knife something I think) recorded me the growling verses of the drapery falls on guitar so I'm just ganna go over that.

Warning: Don't expect any clean vocals from me, as I'm very very monotone...

[Deth]

I think Cain said he would do clean, so no worries.

[Darkness]

Alright cool.

[Darkness]

We have a month to do this... that should be enough time.


What are our lineups so far?

[azbassman]

i havent been on for a while(mom got married) but yeah, what do you guys need for this comp...i can do bass and some vocals, mainly growling and if i push it some clean, but just tell me if you need either

As for line up
1. Masters Apprentices
2.The Moor
3. To bid you farewell

EDIT: i am getting an adapter hopefully sometime this week (GO RADIOSHACK) but until then im unable to record

[Deth]

Same with me and Radioshack. Luckily, I know what I need. I'm playing bass as well, but we can share if you have decent tone.

[Darkness]

Alright my parents are gone for the next hour... I'm ganna record some vocals, but of all days I'm not at 100%... If I'm happy with the recording I will post it.


Edit: Ok hows tomorrow sound??? I went over it alone with the song and NAILED it, but now I'm feelin a bit weak and don't want to try growling the song again... but tomorrow it will be up forsure.

[azbassman]

Same with me and Radioshack. Luckily, I know what I need. I'm playing bass as well, but we can share if you have decent tone.
Im not going to be able to record anything...*sighs*... but i can help find tabs for song and anything else...so just shout if u need anything (Opeth must win!!!)
EDIT: I was looking in the other offical threads and so far it looks like were the only ones acually doing anything...and when is the deadline for the songs

[funk_metalguitarist]

I can play a lot of Opeth's stuff on guitar but I have nothing to record it with. But if you guys need advice or ideas I can help :).

[Cardboard Headgear]

I can record acoustic and electric guitairs, clean and growl vocals, and bass for whatever songs we do. I'm not claiming any spots, just listing what I can do so I can basically fill in whatever we don't have someone to do. Still need to give you guys a little clean singing sample. But alas, I cannot do it now, as it is time to sneak into my girlfriend's house. Ill try and record something before work tomorrow.

[mick7]

I can also help you guys nail some guitar stuff i you

[Grey Incision]

I can do pretty much all their guitar stuff...............but no recording stuff:( and i can also growl, fairly well i think. i'm better at clean vocals though as i can't growl for a long time.

By the way, off topic but eh, everyone check out Vintersorg, it's the black metal version of Opeth methinks

[suspect]

Yay! The new Opeth album is awesome. (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37739)

[Deth]

Anyone who can't record, just download Audacity, buy a 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapter and plug the output of your amp into the computer and record. Give it a try.

[Cain]

If nothing else, I would like to do acoustic and/or leads for our songs. I'm not as much a fan of Opeth's rhythm stuff and I'm also not technically capable enough in my right hand to handle it, I think. I'm also good at hearing all the different parts Opeth put into the music and breaking them down.

(I could handle any song from Morningrise with no difficulty, and I also see no difficulty with MAYH songs. After that it gets tricky, rhythm-wise.)

[Deth]

I think you have the lead job.

We don't have a drummer do we? Son of a bitch.

[Det_Nosnip]

No equipment, sorry. :(

[Cain]

I think you have the lead job.

We don't have a drummer do we? Son of a bitch.

Who has acoustic dibs?

Speaking of drummer, I don't know if thisfilter is a fan but perhaps I could send him a MIDI patch and he could work out a drumkit from hell arrangement that would sound quite realistic.

[Knifeboy]

Yay! The new Opeth album is awesome. (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37739)

Someone in there says that the demo leaked on Kerrazy.. But I can't find it anywhere on there.. hmm.

[Deth]

Who has acoustic dibs?

Speaking of drummer, I don't know if thisfilter is a fan but perhaps I could send him a MIDI patch and he could work out a drumkit from hell arrangement that would sound quite realistic.
No one has been here for a while. I think you can have acoustic as well, but I know rhythm is taken.

As for the drum thing, we may have to do that.

[Darkness]

Alright guys, heres my growling sample. The guitar was done by Knifeboy.

It didn't turn out as well as it should have, as I'm still a little under the weather but its alright. If you don't like it at all, tell me why so I can maybe work on it...

The Drapery Falls (http://s7.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0M89X1SWUPTD71XFDW76JG86DV )

[Drynwhyl]

I've done some growls on a Demon of the Fall cover... and a bloodbath cover. people say I sound a bit like Akerfeldt, which I think is bull****. I'll post em in the near future.

[LifeSwornToMusic]

I have loved Opeth since '95 when they came out.

[Darkness]

Come on guys... judge my growls.

[south_guitar]

Alright guys, heres my growling sample. The guitar was done by Knifeboy.

It didn't turn out as well as it should have, as I'm still a little under the weather but its alright. If you don't like it at all, tell me why so I can maybe work on it...

The Drapery Falls (http://s7.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0M89X1SWUPTD71XFDW76JG86DV )

When you're screaming, growling, shouting, or whatever you need to do it full throttle or else it won't sound good. Do it when no one's home and you can growl as loud as you'd like.

Also, concentrate on doing it from the deepest part of your gut. What you did sounded like it came solely from your throat.

Not bad, but would sound great with practice and improvement.

[azbassman]

It sounds pretty good but ^^ he basically covered everything with some pratice it would sound better

[PIGS(1 different one)]

GhOSt ReBEREDIES In Da StOrES DIS suMMEr

http://www.firecoker.com/pics/fredandmike.jpg

[Det_Nosnip]

Hey, you guys...Opeth fans might enjoy the Israeli band Orphaned Land. They mix clean vocals with grunts like Opeth does, and the music is full of exotic middle eastern instruments and melodies. They also sing in about 5 different languages...I made a thread dedicated to them with samples from their latest album, "Mabool." Check it out!

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349413

[Det_Nosnip]

GhOSt ReBEREDIES In Da StOrES DIS suMMEr

http://www.firecoker.com/pics/fredandmike.jpg

That isn't...?

[Darkness]

When you're screaming, growling, shouting, or whatever you need to do it full throttle or else it won't sound good. Do it when no one's home and you can growl as loud as you'd like.

Also, concentrate on doing it from the deepest part of your gut. What you did sounded like it came solely from your throat.

Not bad, but would sound great with practice and improvement.
Thanks man, I'll work on it and get another sample in soon.

[PIGS(1 different one)]

That isn't...?

he be doin diz ThINg WID hIs BoYz Frum LIMP VISKIT

[sj_2150]

i still dont understand how they went to roadrunner

[lost_profits]

Roadrunner was only good in the days when Cynic released Focus. I never thought I'd ever see Opeth sell out, I still believe they won't. But first Roadrunner, and now Fred Durst?

I don't know whats scarier?

[funk_metalguitarist]

Label doesn't make any difference. A few death metal bands signed up to major labels in the past (Morbid Angel for example) and they still kicked ***.

[4130]

Come one that picture was clearly photoshopped.

[PeEpHoLe_10]

he be doin diz ThINg WID hIs BoYz Frum LIMP VISKIT

Come on now, Bizkit was spelt ****ed up enough in the first place. :lol:

[bucket]

Notice Mike is wearing an Eminem shirt.



I thought it was real at first, too.

[Cain]

Roadrunner was only good in the days when Cynic released Focus. I never thought I'd ever see Opeth sell out, I still believe they won't. But first Roadrunner, and now Fred Durst?

I don't know whats scarier?

Dude, that's not a real photo. The record label makes zero difference. The record label has to cow the band for a band to follow through: Opeth are too smart for that, and they did well enough on their own that it's silly that there would be any concern that Opeth wouldn't give two cents to their own credibility.

[whatduffhuck7]

who cares even if that picture is true. just becuase he talks to fred durst means he sells out. c'mon. opeth is gonna stay with there roots (i hope) although, they have signed with roadrunner and they are on the sounds of the underground tour with bands like atreyu and unearth. new album is supposed to be out soon, we will see

EDIT: i just found this picture. so this alost proves that, that one picture was remastered, becuase he has the same color shirt on by different symbol
http://roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Opeth/showphoto.aspx?photoID=10618

[Knifeboy]

EDIT: i just found this picture. so this alost proves that, that one picture was remastered, becuase he has the same color shirt on by different symbol


Yep, that proves it.. Or maybe the fact that it was pretty ****ing obvious that it was a photoshop proved it

[Deth]

I'm dl the growling sample now, I'll edit in thoughts. I'm on 56k, so it'll take a while.

A little weak, I'm afraid to say. If I had a mic, I would give a sample but I don't think I have one around.

I think the problem is that your hoding back a touch and your voice doesn't sound deep enough. Sorry kid.

[Cain]

There's a difference between roars and growls. Akerfeldt roars. Go for roaring. There especially shouldn't be any trace of what your voice actually sounds like.

[ATM]

If Akerfeldt roars, who growls?

[Deth]

Tear those vocal cords up! This is your moment of glory!

NP: Black Rose Immortal

[Cain]

If Akerfeldt roars, who growls?

....I don't know. Some other people grunt. I think "roaring vocals" might sound stupid, so maybe that's why we refer to them as "growls." :)

A growl is more like what that fat secondary vocalist does on Nightwish's "Oceanborn" album. Like a stupid, low...growl. I don't know. *shrugs*

[Det_Nosnip]

No, no....Mikael does do growls and that guy definetly wasn't growling, he was just trying to sound like a badguy from a Disney movie. Couldn't the beginning of "Bleak" be considered more of a "growl?"

[Cardboard Headgear]

Roars, grunts, growls, its all the same thing.

[PIGS(1 different one)]

Yep, that proves it.. Or maybe the fact that it was pretty ****ing obvious that it was a photoshop proved it


If rep was still around, I would give you a tonne. That actually made me laugh out loud.

Sounded like ricky from trailer park boys.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Dude, someone could have MSPaint'd Fred Durst into a picture with Akerfeldt and someone would still believe it.

[XxMetallica FanxX]

*waits horribly impatiently for new album....*

[moop]

I Love Opeth and I'm so proud to live in the same city (Stockholm) as these guys.
Favorite albums are Deliverance, Blackwater Park and ****ation.

[Darkness]

No, no....Mikael does do growls and that guy definetly wasn't growling, he was just trying to sound like a badguy from a Disney movie. Couldn't the beginning of "Bleak" be considered more of a "growl?"
Hehe... thanks man. I'm working on it now, and once I'm better I'll make another sample.

[OfSins&Shred]

Do you guys go on the Opeth forum at ultimatemetal.com??? its got heaps of new interviews/updates about new album at the moment...

[Det_Nosnip]

Hehe... thanks man. I'm working on it now, and once I'm better I'll make another sample.

Oh...I wasn't talking about you!! No, I was referring to the guy on Nightwish's Oceanborn with the Disney references.

[Darkness]

Oh...I wasn't talking about you!! No, I was referring to the guy on Nightwish's Oceanborn with the Disney references.
Oh ok.. heh heh.


/is embarrased :lol:

[VeedBok]

I Love Opeth and I'm so proud to live in the same city (Stockholm) as these guys.
Favorite albums are Deliverance, Blackwater Park and ****ation.

Blackwater Park and Deliverance are the best along with orchid. I havent heard much of ****ation

[CaptainWaits]

The only album I care for is Deliverance. I'm not much of the fan for these guys, I prefer better music

[BlindWriting]

I Love Opeth and I'm so proud to live in the same city (Stockholm) as these guys.
Favorite albums are Deliverance, Blackwater Park and ****ation.
Blackwater Park is one of my favorite metal albums ever. They're all such talented people, and Steve Wilson's influence was icing.

[PeEpHoLe_10]

The only album I care for is Deliverance. I'm not much of the fan for these guys, I prefer better music

Better music?
Like what?

[CaptainWaits]

Better music?
Like what?

I'm just saying that I don't care for Opeth, but if you want better music, I could show you a small list :)

[PeEpHoLe_10]

I'm just saying that I don't care for Opeth, but if you want better music, I could show you a small list :)

I wasn't having a go at you. I was just wondering what you considered to be be better is all.

[Det_Nosnip]

The only album I care for is Deliverance. I'm not much of the fan for these guys, I prefer better music
Why the hell bother posting in here, then?

[bball_1523]

Why the hell bother posting in here, then?

that's what I'm wondering. I'm hoping he's not here to force his beliefs on us and start an argument, we know how that ends up.

[Deth]

Anyway, are we going to have to drum machine the track?

I should have my bass tracks up for Monday or Tuesday.

[i am the robots]

You do know that if you **** up, I will cry, right?

[Deth]

I don't mess up. Ever.

/ends big-headedness

It will be good, I promise.

[i am the robots]

I don't mess up. Ever.

/ends big-headedness

It will be good, I promise.

I believe in you!

[Deth]

Finally someone believes in me.

I've had to practice The Moor a lot though, it has some speedy parts. I only got the tab a few days ago.

[Cain]

Finally someone believes in me.

I've had to practice The Moor a lot though, it has some speedy parts. I only got the tab a few days ago.

I've nailed the acoustic parts. Those are the most fun to play, although I've been tackling the rhythm riffs for kicks.

[Deth]

Kewl. Are you ready to upload? I don't need it to play with, but it would be nice.

[Cain]

Kewl. Are you ready to upload? I don't need it to play with, but it would be nice.

I can record it later tonight. And my classical guitar is broken. :-/ So the nylon-string parts in the intro will have to be done on steel.

[stevieB]

yo look at me im a metalhead yo

[whatduffhuck7]

I'm just saying that I don't care for Opeth, but if you want better music, I could show you a small list :)
opeth is a PERFECT exaple of good music. they dont stay in one tone like bands like slayer (the have many slow and fast songs) they are very very very talented in there instroments

[bball_1523]

opeth is a PERFECT exaple of good music. they dont stay in one tone like bands like slayer (the have many slow and fast songs) they are very very very talented in there instroments

I say we just let it go, we don't wanna end up in useless opinionated arguments here.

[Mr. Ron]

The only album I care for is Deliverance. I'm not much of the fan for these guys, I prefer better music
Like Overkill? :rolleyes:

[moop]

Oh my god.. I was on my way to a high school graduation-party and I bumped in to Martin Lopez & Martin Mendez (drummer and bassplayer) in Sthlm City, and I got a picture with them. Maybe i'll put it out here later.

All I can say is wow, that was the perfect way to start my graduation-party.

[Deth]

Wow. That is really awesome. I wish I lived in Stockholm.

[Silent Death]

So how's the compitition going? I haven't been on here in a while so do you guys have any recordings yet?

Oh my god.. I was on my way to a high school graduation-party and I bumped in to Martin Lopez & Martin Mendez (drummer and bassplayer) in Sthlm City, and I got a picture with them. Maybe i'll put it out here later.

All I can say is wow, that was the perfect way to start my graduation-party.

Thats awsome, yes please post the pic.

[Deth]

No recordings yet, but my bass tracks should be up for Monday or Tuesday.

I just hope I don't screw up The Moor, it's harder than it sounds.

[moop]

So how's the compitition going? I haven't been on here in a while so do you guys have any recordings yet?



Thats awsome, yes please post the pic.
Well you asked for it, i'm in the middle of the opeth-sandwich, it was awesome. :)

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload2/me-_arre_-_opeth_kopiera.JPG

[bucket]

Nice!

I wonder how often they get people to ask for pictures/autographs

[azbassman]

Do we have anyone doing clean vocals yet?

[Lateralias]

Hey guys, big fan of Opeth here and I'm just curious as to what cover songs you guys are doing... so which ones are they?

Good luck to you guys! Opeth is tough to cover.

[azbassman]

^^ I think were doing
The Moor
To bid you farewell
Drapery Falls...
im not sure though some one verify plz

[MadSeasonAbove]

Speaking of Opeth covers, I DL'd 'Deliverance' by a band called Taylor(atleast thats what it says) from Limewire. No vocals, but an excellent cover none-the-less. Anyone heard this before? I could post a link for DL if anyone wants to hear it.

[Lateralias]

^^ I think were doing
The Moor
To bid you farewell
Drapery Falls...
im not sure though some one verify plz

The Moor? Nice... The acoustic part must be pretty tough to do.. Mikael is pretty talented with his acoustic passages.. looking forward to hearing you guys when you're finished.. good luck ;)

[suspect]

Speaking of Opeth covers, I DL'd 'Deliverance' by a band called Taylor(atleast thats what it says) from Limewire. No vocals, but an excellent cover none-the-less. Anyone heard this before? I could post a link for DL if anyone wants to hear it.

I'd like to hear it. They must be good if they can pull off Deliverance without vocals.

[MadSeasonAbove]

I'd like to hear it. They must be good if they can pull off Deliverance without vocals.

here it is. But keep in mind that this isnt Opeth, and the sound quality isnt that great. The guitar solo seems on point.
http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1XC1T16O2U1BS2ZLVJJS5JECTF

[Flynn]

''Ghost Reveries'' for the win :thumb:

The New Opeth Album Title:

[Det_Nosnip]

I still think that that is a dumb *** album title. I love Opeth, and I'm sure the new album will rock, but "Ghost Reveries"?! Come on! :rolleyes:

[Knifeboy]

What does reveries mean? /me is too lazy to use dictionary.com

[Flynn]

I like it. I think it's unique.

"Ghost Of Perdition"
"The Baying Of The Hounds"
"Isolation Years"
"Harlequin Forest" are some track titles from ''Ghost Reveries''

I can't wait !!!!!

[Flynn]

What does reveries mean? /me is too lazy to use dictionary.com


Reveries - A state of abstracted musing; daydreaming.

[Knifeboy]

Harlequin Forest, kind of reminds me of the name Blackwater Park

[Flynn]

The album is expected to be released late summer of this year.

Mikael states:

“The combination of a strong label and our best album so far is quite lethal!”

“As I'm writing this I am in the studio and we're recording the new album, I know that this album is going to really KILL! It's sounding incredible already, and we're nowhere near finished.”

[Kage]

Late summer? That's only a few months.

[Flynn]

Late summer? That's only a few months.

Yep...I can't wait! Can you? :D :D :D :D :D

[moop]

When i met Martin Lopez & Mendez the other day, Lopez said to me personally that the album would be released in 6 months. I hope not. :(

[Grey Incision]

the only thing i dislike about this whole cd is the trackname "isolation years" that sounds dodge, but it's been made up in double by the trackname "baying of the hounds" man that sounds so good.

add me to the list of people who can't wait lads :thumb:

[azbassman]

^^ Add me to that list to

[Flynn]

the only thing i dislike about this whole cd is the trackname "isolation years" that sounds dodge, but it's been made up in double by the trackname "baying of the hounds" man that sounds so good.

add me to the list of people who can't wait lads :thumb:


I don't dislike it, cause I haven't Heard the song yet. I don't blind myself like that. I don't care what the songs are called...as long as they Sound Good.

Take the song ''requiem'' for example...I can't count how many bands that have recorded a song entitled ''requiem''
Opeth's song ''requiem'' is 1:11 and is by far my favorite instrumental song they've recorded.

Isolation Years might mean something you are unaware of...
It may also be an intrumental...
who knows...I like the name and can't wait to hear it :)

[Deth]

Cover due date is moved to August 1st. We should add another song.

I should have my bass tracks for Drapery and The Moor up this week though.

[TojesDolan]

How about blackwater park? It's an amazing song.

Plus, It will give thew whole thing...uh...variety.

[Deth]

If we have a growler good enough, why not? But, I don't think we do.

It would be cool to do a track from Morningrise.

[dirge for november]

^^ Add me to that list to
Me aswell :thumb:

First post in the "official opeth thread".

[PIGS(1 different one)]

Do you guys have a song ready right now?

Where is it?

[cryforhelp]

I got Orchid a couple months ago and it was just brilliant, they are one of the greatest bands I've ever heard.

[relliK]

Well, Blackwater Park is a German band from the 70's, and Still Life is a Iron Maiden song.Its not like Mikael was original when choosing those titles.I like Ghost Reveries.Good title.

[azbassman]

How about blackwater park? It's an amazing song.

Plus, It will give thew whole thing...uh...variety.
Oh yeah i love Blackwater Park man, it was one of the songs that got me into opeth...actually it was that whole cd...

[Xspeeder]

yo look at me im a metalhead yo

wtf. die?

btw opeth has a keyboardist now (since may). can't wait for their release, should be the best

[Deth]

Do you guys have a song ready right now?

Where is it?
Hell no we don't have one ready.

I'll be putting up my bass tracks for Drapery today hopefully, if I can get some advice about not making it sound like crap. That's all I've got so far, crap.

[i am the robots]

I had some money to blow, so I traded Blackwater Park into FYE for Store Credit, then bought the bonus edition, the dude at the desk just kinda looked at me weird, but it was worth it, Still Day Beneath the sun and Patterns In The Ivy Pt. II make the album like 200x better.

[Deth]

I downloaded those two tracks. I think they are OK, nothing great.

Nice trade in though.

[i am the robots]

I downloaded those two tracks. I think they are OK, nothing great.

Nice trade in though.

I dunno man, Still Day Beneath the sun is possibly the best Opeth song I've heard.

[azbassman]

I havent heard any of those songs do you have to download them?

[bucket]

I'm trying to get a someone to buy my BWP for $10 so I can buy the one with those two bonus tracks, but there are no takers :upset:

Stupid Phish heads :angry:

I love both of the extra tracks.

[the2stranger]

now I think that's your only possibility.
Opeth released a 2 cd bonus version of BWP, but that's long out of press.
so unless you can find it second hand, you have to d/l

[bucket]

:upset:

That explains why Sam Goody only has the BWP with no bonuses.

There's always amazon anyways.

[Deth]

Do you want me to upload? Of course you do! Watch for them.

Couple of things:

1. I can now record decent quality stuff so that's good.
2. I sound like crap today and will leave the uploading till tomorrow.
3. There is a whole lot of silence and it's about a second off due to me hitting play on iTunes and then record on audacity.
4. What do we do about the fade-out?

[i am the robots]

I love how the kids at the mall near my house don't buy good cds, seriously, I can find any Opeth, In Flames, Korn, Death, Quo Vadis CD at the FYE there, cause nobody buys them, when City Of Evil was released last weak, it took them like 5 days to sell the 10 they had on display in the front, lol.

[Deth]

My favorite is when kids who think they are so hardc0re come in and head straight for Korn albums.

[the2stranger]

I once was palying BWP ( the cd), and some nu-metal kids came up to me, and said they thought Korn was more heavy and harsher
I laughed, and continued listening to Opeth :D

[Deth]

Well duh. Of course Korn is harder, they are played on MTV. Music Television. They know far more than you do.

[The Cynic]

Can someone post up the lyrics to Into the Frost of Winter? I tried searching on the web but nothing came up.

[Darkness]

Go to the Opeth site.

[bucket]

www.letssingit.com has every Opeth song I believe.

[i am the robots]

Uhhh guys.... you do realize that Korn is a different type of heavy? and that comparing them to Opeth is like comparing Ham to Frosted Flakes?

Musically - Korn = Heavier
Vocally - Opeth = Heavier

[i am the robots]

Actually, I was wrong, Korn is equally as heavy, their music is more based on primal aggression, wheras Opeth is based on complexity and harshness.

[Det_Nosnip]

:lol: Here he goes again...

[Darkness]

I can't help but laugh when someone says Korn is heavy. Just stop posting about it please.

[i am the robots]

Just wondering.... how is Korn not heavy? I agree, they have soft songs, but when I say Korn is heavy, I'm referring to their pre-Issues work.

[The Cynic]

Go to the Opeth site.


It's not there.

[Darkness]

Just wondering.... how is Korn not heavy? I agree, they have soft songs, but when I say Korn is heavy, I'm referring to their pre-Issues work.
If you ask me, I think that Untouchables is there heaviest. There pre-issues stuff didn't really have anything really heavy about it, just a bit of a crunch in the guitars I guess... IMO ofcourse.

I won't argue with you though, you obviously know a lot more about nu-metal then me.

[i am the robots]

If you ask me, I think that Untouchables is there heaviest. There pre-issues stuff didn't really have anything really heavy about it, just a bit of a crunch in the guitars I guess... IMO ofcourse.

I won't argue with you though, you obviously know a lot more about nu-metal then me.

Uhhh dude, Untouchables is their softest album.... are you sure you don't have something mixed up?

[Darkness]

... Untouchables is way heavier man. I have it. I use to be a fan. Its not as raw as there older stuff, but it has more a metallic crunch.

[Det_Nosnip]

Since when does it matter? Heavy doesn't necessarily mean "good."

[i am the robots]

It does not necessarily mean good, I agree, but to say something like this (http://s50.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2UAY484GHB2173OJWFTX2WM0XK) isn't heavy is just plain old retarded.

Anyhow, back to Opeth, does anybody have a clue as to when the new album is coming out?

[bucket]

moop (the one who got a photo with the Martins the other day) said Lopez told him that it would probably be 6 months.

The post is a page or two back.

[Mr. Ron]

Korn isn't that heavy.....they just suck.

[bucket]

No more Korn talk... Opeth, yes.



Seriously.