Opeth

[Det_Nosnip]

exactly :thumb: i think they get better with every album with the exception of ****ation, its a awesome album don't get me wrong but i think the production wasn't to good, i hate the way Ending Credits starts out and it just doesn't have the right feeling overall

Bah! It sounds great to me.

[Grey Incision]

Bah! It sounds great to me.

1000th reply, very deserving, you, Flynn and cardboard headgear have gotten this thread here :thumb:

[Maneatingbrick]

mms://straum.nrk.no/Musikk/2003-06-16/Opeth_300k.wmv

Could anyone tell me the setlist of this?

Well my dsl is kind of struggling with that but heres what i have so far.

Godheads lament
Advent
Deliverence
The drapery falls
A fair judgement

Last and defiantly not least Demon of the fall!

Btw thanks for that link, that is awsome. Its making me want to see them live soo much more (wich i plan to do next time they tour ;) )

[Det_Nosnip]

1000th reply, very deserving, you, Flynn and cardboard headgear have gotten this thread here :thumb:

Thanks. :)

[Det_Nosnip]

mms://straum.nrk.no/Musikk/2003-06-16/Opeth_300k.wmv

Could anyone tell me the setlist of this?

Woo! They're sailin'. Person who recorded video was most likely a bassist, based upon the inordinate amount of attention placed on Mendez. :lol: Guy's rippin' it up, though....cool video.

[kas_ofi]

mms://straum.nrk.no/Musikk/2003-06-16/Opeth_300k.wmv

Could anyone tell me the setlist of this?
excellent link! :thumb: ...While i was watching it, i felt very lucky since i have seen them live! Anyone can tell me how to save it in my hard disk?

[opeth_oasis]

i just bought orchid today, how bloody awesome is the intro to The Apostle in Triumph? Its just a fabulous record, its also got a bonus track, Into The Frost of Winter. Very Cool!!! Oh and just a question, how is the violin done in The Apostle in Truimph and Black Rose Immortal?

[opeth_oasis]

hmm, give Opeth another chance, try the Still Life album, i think it will change you. It does take time to get used to Mikael's growls. If your not a fan of Death metal, Mikael's growls are the only ones you should be able to take, they really do grow on you, just give it a chance

Yes im not much of a death metal fan, not as much as some other kinds of music but Mikael's growls really dont bother me, i like them alot. The growls have changed alot since Orchid, but are still great.

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted By Cardboard Headgear
Mikael hits that 'sky' note better than Dianno imo.
thats because Mikael is a much better singer than Dianno. I love Iron Maiden, but when Dianno was there instead of the mighty Bruce Dickinson, I lost alot of my love for them. Thats one of the reasons I found Opeth, i was looking for a band to replace Maiden, and that was them. However Dickinson is back now, so i love them again.

[Cardboard Headgear]

thats because Mikael is a much better singer than Dianno. I love Iron Maiden, but when Dianno was there instead of the mighty Bruce Dickinson, I lost alot of my love for them. Thats one of the reasons I found Opeth, i was looking for a band to replace Maiden, and that was them. However Dickinson is back now, so i love them again.
You're confusing Dianno with Bailey. Paul Di'anno was their first singer, he's on the first two albums. Then Dickison came along, and left after Fear of the Dark. Then they got Blaze Bailey, who is actually a good singer but got flack because really, you can't replace Dickinson. And then Dickinson came back for Brave New World.

Oh and just a question, how is the violin done in The Apostle in Truimph and Black Rose Immortal?
It's just a clean guitar with quick little volume swells (so you don't hear the actual picking, but rather just the note) to give it a violin-esque bowed sound.

[Bertovo]

excellent link! :thumb: ...While i was watching it, i felt very lucky since i have seen them live! Anyone can tell me how to save it in my hard disk?

You have to find a good streaming video capturer.

If you find one, tell me.

[opeth_oasis]

ahh so i am, Dianno was great, but IMO Bailey was where Iron Maiden went to an all time low

[Cardboard Headgear]

You have to find a good streaming video capturer.

If you find one, tell me.
http://stream-down.cocsoft.com/download.html

Google is a wonderful thing. :thumb:
Hey Det, what was that sight with The Gathering and Nightwish and Dimmu (and more) streaming shows on it? I have some...business with it now that I've got this program.

[opeth_oasis]

It's just a clean guitar with quick little volume swells (so you don't hear the actual picking, but rather just the note) to give it a violin-esque bowed sound.

wow how clever

[Mr. Ron]

Can any of you guys suggest and good Opeth forums with reliable info? I tried searching for some but to no avail. Anybody know of any?

[Mr. Ron]

He mentions Melinda in 3 songs on Still Life...I am curious who she is and what the concept of that LP was to her.

The Moor ..."Melinda is the reason why I've come."
Serenity Painted Death ..."Melinda reflected in shafts..."
Face of Melinda ...Pretty explanitory lol...

This is a very belated response, but he named his daughter Melinda. Maybe thats the reason?

[The Flabbit Rides High]

hmm, give Opeth another chance, try the Still Life album, i think it will change you. It does take time to get used to Mikael's growls. If your not a fan of Death metal, Mikael's growls are the only ones you should be able to take, they really do grow on you, just give it a chance :thumb:


Yeah, Ill agree Opeth intimedated me for a while when I was first introduced to them. I never used to listen to Death Metal, why start now I thought. Me and my brother always used to laugh at the Death vocals and growls. :lol:

But the first word in becoming a fan is persiverance! In fact, you can get into any kind of music if this used properly. Seriously, If you hate Black Metal, and you start listening to it 2 times a day, I can give you save assurance that its going to start to grow on you. Thats why im alwys hesistant to what I listen to. I dont like Punk, I dont listen to it. I dont like Black Metal, I stay away from it. But this is a bit besides the point...SOZ! :confused:

The point is, if you want to experience something different like Opeth, just listen to it every day. The one thing that ALWAYS pushes people away is the vocals. Unconditioned people just arent used to these types of growls and vox's. To start to like a band you must give it a chance, but also, you must give it time to grow. One day you might pick up on something new in a song. That last bit in Wreath. The Demise part in When. The last part in Funeral Portrait. The ''aah'' middle part in White Cluster. Its these type of things that lure you in, and is exactly what Opeth are acclaimed for. Their ability to step over boundries set by millions of clone metal bands, and not be afraid to show their softer side, in a metal song.

[Cardboard Headgear]

^^ I'm pretty sure that question was already answered in this thread, but no, that is definately not the reason.

EDIT: to amostbitterseason

[LeperAffinity]

This is a very belated response, but he named his daughter Melinda. Maybe thats the reason?
Still Life is a concept album telling the story of a man who has returned to a town for the woman he loves, who is named Melinda. That explains her name in those songs.

[Mr. Ron]

Still Life is a concept album telling the story of a man who has returned to a town for the woman he loves, who is named Melinda. That explains her name in those songs.
I see. Thank you for clarifying that.

BTW, I asked this before but no one has answered yet. Anyone know of any good Opeth forums?

[bucket]

www.opeth.com
It has a link to the official one at the bottom of the page.

Veiw in fullscreen or it won't show up.

[opeth_oasis]

if you carefully read the lyrics in blackwater park and deliverance, there are small concepts, not as clear as MAYH and SL but still there. For example deliverance tells of a man who murders a women by drowning her in the sea and the guilt and emotions he feels. Read the lyrics in deliverance and a fair judgement, that should give you a fair idea.

Blackwater park tells of a disease and the characters close escape from death, The "Leper" Affinity tells of obtaining the disease, whilst Bleak tells of the pain and suffering the character faces. Harvest faintly continues the concept with lyrics such as "Halo of death all i see is departure, mourners lament but its me whos the martyr"
Drapery falls also contains conceptual lyrics such as "Please remedy my confusion
And thrust me back to the day" and "Pull me down again And guide me into pain". In Dirge for November there are lyrics such as "The omen showed, took me away
Preparations are done, this can't last". The Funeral Portrait contains conceptual lyrics like "I'm greeting my downward fall Leaving the throes to others" and finally Blackwater Park is pretty much all conceptual lyrics, talking about the path to death.

This is just how i felt the album concepts went, they are not exactly clear but you can get a faint idea about what they are about.

[metallica bass101 666]

This is a very belated response, but he named his daughter Melinda. Maybe thats the reason?
thats exactly why and tis is kool how finaly they have a good thread about a good band i love opeth , i personaly own blackwater park and ****ation and my band plays alot fo there songs , awesome band even the producer in the dvd says that even fi u dont like metal ull love opeth just for how great musicians they are.

[CaptainWaits]

I love the riff in "Master Apprentice", but that's about it.......I think their drummer over-uses his double-pedal

[Cardboard Headgear]

To Opeth Oasis:
Blackwater Park isn't a concept album in the way that you put it, ie there is no story connecting the songs to eachother. I could try and explain some stuff if you like, but I'm about to go to work (on New Years :() so it'll have to wait.

[opeth_oasis]

read at the end, thats how I as an individual felt about the albums, you are probably right though, there isnt really a concept, thanks for always correcting me though, you improve my knowledge

[Flynn]

Just so you know, that's a quote from Voltaire, not a Family Guy episode.




I am well aware of that and thanks for trying to get technical with me :thumb: And I could of been like everyone else and put his name under that quote...I didn't feel like it. But you see, I took that quote from a Family Guy episode, and Peter Griffin did say that so whats the difference?

And to whoever was talking about Opeth's AntiChristianLyrics...who cares if Opeth has anti-christian lyrics, have you watched TV lately? Id rather listen to slightly retarded chipmukns with down syndrome fight over a torn paper bag at 4 a.m. then watch any of that RAP/realityTV/fake hollywood drama bull****.



Post Script: FTW










"I like cookies"
-Flynn-

[Gibbers3095]

Does anyone know of any bands out there that have the same type of sound as Opeth? I've heard Novembre was similar, but I haven't heard any of their material.

[opeth_oasis]

but opeth DON'T have antichristian lyrics so theres nothing to care or worry about and bands that sound like opeth, ummm if you find the right ayreon song you have a similarity

[Grey Incision]

I love the riff in "Master Apprentice", but that's about it.......I think their drummer over-uses his double-pedal

no way, have you listened to their stuff? I will admit that on Deliverance, Lopez did go crazy on the drumming, but he did it with style, listen to an album like Still Life, where there isn't a great deal of double-kick action going on. Listen to Blackwater Park, same deal. MAYH is the only other album where he could've over-used it, but IMO, over-usage of double kick isn't bad, especially when you have class anf style about it :thumb:

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

[Kafkastolemyslippers]

And to whoever was talking about Opeth's AntiChristianLyrics...who cares if Opeth has anti-christian lyrics, have you watched TV lately? Id rather listen to slightly retarded chipmukns with down syndrome fight over a torn paper bag at 4 a.m. then watch any of that RAP/realityTV/fake hollywood drama bull****.




:lol: funny way to say it.

But no one was saying it in a bad way like " I like Opeth less because they may or may not have some anti-christian themes in their lyrics". But their lyrics are very well-crafted and contain the same range of emotion as the music itself, and there is no reason not to talk about the lyrical themes therein.

[opeth_oasis]

a very true statement indeed :thumb:

[Bertovo]

To Opeth Oasis:
Blackwater Park isn't a concept album in the way that you put it, ie there is no story connecting the songs to eachother. I could try and explain some stuff if you like, but I'm about to go to work (on New Years :() so it'll have to wait.


Please do tell.

I have examed these lyrics for what seems to be decades and haven't drawn any conclusions yet :/

[bball_1523]

do any of you have any opeth bootleg mp3s and videos?

[opeth_oasis]

Please do tell.

I have examed these lyrics for what seems to be decades and haven't drawn any conclusions yet :/

It's how I felt about the album, some people can agree some not but this is the way it felt to me. Im not the only one, check this link out http://www.opethnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20 :)

[Grey Incision]

http://www.metalrefuge.com/interviews/opeth.html

how awesome is that, in that interview, mikael says he would love to tour with TOOL, that would ****ing rock

[opeth_oasis]

i reckon lol it better happen

[bball_1523]

that would be sweet, he even said metallica.

I wouldn't mind seeing them open for these bands. I'm definitely down for their next tour.

[Grey Incision]

i would cross the earth twice just to see a Tool and Opeth concert

[opeth_oasis]

i thought it was interesting that he said he doesnt mind people downloading Opeth's music off the net. it shows opeth are really about the music.

[Mr. Ron]

What was the concept to Blackwaterpark? I know there is a story behind each album, i'm wondering what it was to BWP.


BTW- Whats you're favorite Opeth album cover?

[G_Mac07]

i thought it was interesting that he said he doesnt mind people downloading Opeth's music off the net. it shows opeth are really about the music.

Most people end up buying Opeth's albums after downloading their music anyway (I've tried unsuccessfully 4 times now). If it wasn't for downloading, many bands wouldn't have the fan base they have today.

[Grey Incision]

Most people end up buying Opeth's albums after downloading their music anyway (I've tried unsuccessfully 4 times now). If it wasn't for downloading, many bands wouldn't have the fan base they have today.

quoted for truth, It seems that the regular metal fan will buy the album to support the band. Go metal :)

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I would cross the earth 3 times to see Tool and Opeth in concert.

[^Dream~Theater^]

quoted for truth, It seems that the regular metal fan will buy the album to support the band. Go metal :)
That's a true fan.

[Flynn]

What was the concept to Blackwaterpark? I know there is a story behind each album, i'm wondering what it was to BWP.


BTW- Whats you're favorite Opeth album cover?



Morningrise

[Flynn]

:lol: funny way to say it.

But no one was saying it in a bad way like " I like Opeth less because they may or may not have some anti-christian themes in their lyrics". But their lyrics are very well-crafted and contain the same range of emotion as the music itself, and there is no reason not to talk about the lyrical themes therein.


Agreed. :thumb:



I went to see Opeth live in Minnesota on February 18th of 2004 with Moonspell and Devildriver. I was really hoping to hear songs from either Orchid or Morningrise...but to my dismay...they didn't play a single song from either album. Do they even play songs from those albums live? Have you witnessed songs from Orchid or Morningrise live? If so, what songs and when was the concert?








Shadows skulk at my coming
We survey the slopes
In search for the words to write the missing page
The tainted dogma
Time grows short
As the piper plays his time
We are almost there
You are beyond all help
Dancing into the void
We are almost there

[shadows_forbid]

****ing opeth and tool i would kill someone to see that

[Grey Incision]

Agreed. :thumb:



I went to see Opeth live in Minnesota on February 18th of 2004 with Moonspell and Devildriver. I was really hoping to hear songs from either Orchid or Morningrise...but to my dismay...they didn't play a single song from either album. Do they even play songs from those albums live? Have you witnessed songs from Orchid or Morningrise live? If so, what songs and when was the concert?








Shadows skulk at my coming
We survey the slopes
In search for the words to write the missing page
The tainted dogma
Time grows short
As the piper plays his time
We are almost there
You are beyond all help
Dancing into the void
We are almost there


They aren't aloud to apparently. I think their old record company started being stingy when Opeth decided to change to another company. so Opeth aren't aloud to play anything off Orchids and Morningrise anymore :(

[LeperAffinity]

They aren't aloud to apparently. I think their old record company started being stingy when Opeth decided to change to another company. so Opeth aren't aloud to play anything off Orchids and Morningrise anymore :(
No, the thing with that was that they weren't allowed to record them for the dvd. I'm pretty sure the label can't stop them from playing any songs that they want to. Also, I remember reading about a year or two ago that Mikael said that on this past tour, they would play songs that they usually don't play live. That could be the reason for the exclusion of older material, because it's usually played.

[Grey Incision]

No, the thing with that was that they weren't allowed to record them for the dvd. I'm pretty sure the label can't stop them from playing any songs that they want to. Also, I remember reading about a year or two ago that Mikael said that on this past tour, they would play songs that they usually don't play live. That could be the reason for the exclusion of older material, because it's usually played.

ah, thanks for clearing that up

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Here's a thought...

I know that some people dislike morningrise and orchid because of the bad sound quality, and the horrible death growl that Mikeal had back then. but...

Seeing as they've moved on from this type of sound, If they play some of their older songs on tour along with their newer stuff, will it sound better? Obviously Mikeal's growl has improved ten-fold.

So what do you think? Do you think you will like some of their older songs more if they played them live now?

[bizzercom]

Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.

[Grey Incision]

Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.

you know, i heard you play the skinflute quite well, i know coz i asked your mother herslef, she said she taught you how.

LOLZ, ROXORS!!!!1 OMG, I LIEK PWNDED U!!!!111ONE!!!!!17

but seriously, that wasn't very entertaining on your behalf, if your gonna be in this thread as a regular, your gonna have to come up with better material then that, i didn't even giggle at that junk :( i'm dissapointed troll boy, now, shoo, go practice the skin flute.

[SofaKing713]

I just bought the Opeth DVD and the orchid CD and I must say I was very impressed with both of them. First off, I was really suprised by the Orchid. It is now one of my favorite CDs of all time. The DVD was equally amazing. Mikael sounds just as good live as he does in the studio. Martin Lopez is one of my favorite drummers and to see him do live was intense. Every note was precise and perfect. Even the making of Deliverence and ****ation was good. I cannot wait until Opeth makes another CD.

[Mr. Ron]

Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.
Get ready my freind, you are about to get a brutal anal raping. :)

[LeperAffinity]

Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.
Yes, Opeth is nothing more than CoF copy regardless of the fact that Opeth formed a year earlier than them, and that Mikael Akerfeldt doesn't sing like his testicles are in a vice grip. Secondly the fact that CoF currently play gothic metal, while Opeth's greatness can't even be put into one category. And your claim about the band members not being able to play their instruments is the biggest festering pile of semen-covered horseshit I've ever heard. How do you explain the live performances? How do you explain those that have seen them play, or watched the dvd, and the making of the record? Martin Mendez, who doesn't even use his feet, has more intelligence in his big toe than you possess in your entire body you inbred moron. I think I felt myself getting dumber just by replying to what you said.

[Bertovo]

festering pile of semen-covered horseshit


Isn't that a Cradle of Filth song...

[Cardboard Headgear]

Martin Mendez, who doesn't even use his feet,
He's right you know. Mendez travels in style: in a wheelchair.

[Iron Man]

Here's a thought...

I know that some people dislike morningrise and orchid because of the bad sound quality, and the horrible death growl that Mikeal had back then. but...

Seeing as they've moved on from this type of sound, If they play some of their older songs on tour along with their newer stuff, will it sound better? Obviously Mikeal's growl has improved ten-fold.

So what do you think? Do you think you will like some of their older songs more if they played them live now?

I think they would, and I wish they had some of their older stuff on the DVD...but of course, having 10 minute songs doesn't leave room for a whole lot of them in a gig.

[Bertovo]

He's right you know. Mendez travels in style: in a wheelchair.
REALLY? :eek:

How come in the live video I posted he is standing?

[supermasterp0rnoman]

Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.

instead of spending all day thinking about how much of a stupid remark that was and wasting my energy and time typing hundreds of reasons why opeth is 100x better then cradle of filth or how unbelievably skilled/talented the members of opeth are i'll try my best to ignore what you wrote

[LeperAffinity]

He's right you know. Mendez travels in style: in a wheelchair.
:p I meant instrumentally, but a pimped out wheelchair would be pretty badass.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Ok, I finally have some time to give my interpretations of a song or two off Blackwater Park. First, Blackwater Park isn't a concept album per se, as there is no continuous story througout. Ok, might as well start with the first track, The Leper Affinity. Remember, this is just my interpretation of the lyrics.

Ok, so the basic premise of this song appears to be a murder, and also potentially rape, of most likely a woman. "Neath the lid all limbs tucked away/This coffin is your abode from now on" is a pretty obvious one in its meaning.

lol, I'm actually getting fed up having to reference the lyrics to write them down correctly in quotes, and I've only done one! I know, a cop out, but if you read through the lyrics yourself I think my thought on the song makes a lot of sense. If you guys want more than what I've given on this song (which isn't jack squat), I'll do individual lines or whatever you may have questions on. Bah, sorry, thought I was up for it right now!

[Grey Incision]

don't worry, that's a good start, i had a look through the lyrics, and i can see where your coming from. The theme isn;t consistent throughout the whole album, but the theme of a murder in leper affinity is apparent.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Mikael has said there is a subtle underlying theme of his disgust for humanity throughout the album.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I have mentioned before that BwP is a type of ''one-emotional'' album.

It makes you understand why it is the fan-favourite actually, cause most people aren't used to the 12 min average songs and the in-song alternation between light and dark moments.

[opeth_oasis]

did you guys know there was supposed to be a piano instrumental on Morningrise. How good would that of been?

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted By bizzercom
Opeth are rubbish every song you hear by them shoulds like a cradle of filth song it poor maybe there a cheap copy of them. they cannot even play there own instrruments and thats a fact cos i asked mikeal himself.

Which dream of yours involved you talking to Mike?? BTW u find a better metal vocalist than Mikael Akerfeldt and ill give you 100 bucks. And Cradle of Filth would not be ripping off Opeth, as stated before Opeth formed before COF. IDIOT

[Magicaltroll]

that piano instrumental would have been pretty awesome.

[G_Mac07]

And Cradle of Filth would not be ripping off Opeth, as stated before Opeth formed before COF. IDIOT

I believe you mean Opeth would not be ripping of Cradle Of Filth :)

[Pogo]

I like Opeth & Cradle, although I prefer Opeth because even in the hard songs, there's an underlying melody whereas Cradle has songs that are just obnoxious loud screaming. Anywho, I have Blackwater Park and my favorite Opeth songs are Godhead's Lament, Bleak, The Drapery Falls, Hope Leaves, Harvest, Blackwater Park, Deliverance, Master's Apprentices, The Moor, etc.

[bob the ripper apple.]

i have bwp, ****ation, deliverance, morningrise.... i want still life, and my arms your hearse soooo bad.... i quit downloading about a year ago, so i actually have to support the bands i love now.:)


any one else love the piano ending in leper affinity? yeh big pimpin


by the way, in yous guys' opinions... which opeth albums has the best production quality and sound.... i'd say deliverance.... though im not saying thats my favourite album


morningrise has pretty ****ty production IMO, compared to others...

[opeth_oasis]

Oh yes your right lol lucky i wasnt flamed for that :thumb:. Meh Morningrise isnt the best production, but it has some of the best riffs and harmonies that Opeth have ever done.

[opeth_oasis]

is it true the beginning part of the acoustic intro in the apostle in triumph was meant to be part of requiem? my friend told me that, any ideas?

[LeperAffinity]

is it true the beginning part of the acoustic intro in the apostle in triumph was meant to be part of requiem? my friend told me that, any ideas?
Yea, it's true. Mikael said that he wasn't present when they were mixing it or whatever, and by the time he realized it, it was too late to change it.

[Kafkastolemyslippers]

To whoever liked the piano part at the end of Leper Affinity: listen to Silhouette.

[opeth_oasis]

i reckon the intro in apostle sounds better in apostle lol

[Throw.This.Away]

I have a question; and I'm positive it has been answered before, but when did Mikeal start using more death-ish vocals, a la Blackwater Park instead of vocals like Orchid and Morningrise? Thank you in advance.

[Iron Man]

I have a question; and I'm positive it has been answered before, but when did Mikeal start using more death-ish vocals, a la Blackwater Park instead of vocals like Orchid and Morningrise? Thank you in advance.

He started on My Arms Your Hearse, and perfected them by Blackwater Park (In my opinion)

Edit: By the way, I just wanted half of the Lamentations DVD today. I was just getting to the heavy parts, and my parents rolled in the driveway. I don't think they would have been pleased with Master's Apprentices blasting in the family room so I took it out, to be watched at a later date :\

[opeth_oasis]

haha my parents reckon opeth is great, same with Iron Maiden and RATM

[LeperAffinity]

haha my parents reckon opeth is great, same with Iron Maiden and RATM
Wanna trade parents? :upset:

[Raijo]

Well I've got my first Opeth album--Still Life--and I'm quite impressed with it. The acoustic passages are quite good and the vocalists clean vocals are chilling. I don't know if I'm overly fond of the death metally growling vocals though. Maybe I'll get used to them.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Oh, you will, trust me.

[bball_1523]

To whoever liked the piano part at the end of Leper Affinity: listen to Silhouette.

silhouette is awesome

Check out Patterns In the Ivy I as well, it's got a nice short piano part that goes along with the acoustic guitar perfectly.

[4130]

Im learning godheads lament, and in the powertab I have for it (which had 5 stars btw) there are 3 guitar parts at some points. It sounds right when I listen to them, so did opeth have 3 guitarists for Still Life or something? And how do they perform it live?

[ArcLite]

A lot of their songs have three guitar parts, quite a few on BWP. No they never had three guitarists, one of them (Mikael most likely) just overdubber the third part. As far as live, I'd guess they just leave out the third part, which is usually just additional harmonizing.

[Lateralias]

A lot of their songs have three guitar parts, quite a few on BWP. No they never had three guitarists, one of them (Mikael most likely) just overdubber the third part. As far as live, I'd guess they just leave out the third part, which is usually just additional harmonizing.

Yeah, do you mean the parts with the E-bow on guitar... they throw that eerie noise in here and there.... if that's the third guitar part, then I know what you're talking about.

[opeth_oasis]

what wud u guys be the best song off every album? i'd say

Orchid-Apostle In Triumph
Morningrise- To Bid You Farewell
MAYH- April Ethereal
Still Life- The Moor
BWP- The Leper Affinity
Deliverance- Masters Apprentices
D amnation- Death Whispered A Lullaby

lol god im bored

[Grey Incision]

hmmmm

Orchid-Under the weeping moon
Morningrise-To bid you farewell
MAYH-April ethereal
Still Life-Moonlapse vertigo
BWP-Bleak
Deliverance-a fair judgement
****ation-Hope leaves

[ArcLite]

Still Life - The Moor
MAYH - Demon of the Fall
Dammnation - Windowpane
BWP - Bleak
Morning Rise - Black Rose Immortal
Deliverance - Fair Judgement
Orchid - In the Mist She was Standing

[Iron Man]

A lot of their songs have three guitar parts, quite a few on BWP. No they never had three guitarists, one of them (Mikael most likely) just overdubber the third part. As far as live, I'd guess they just leave out the third part, which is usually just additional harmonizing.

I believe Steven Wilson (From Porcupine Tree) contributes some guitar parts. As well as some vocal parts (Bleak), and the piano in "Patterns in the Ivy" (I think)

[Maneatingbrick]

Orchid - Under the weeping moon
Morningrise - The night and the silent water
My arms your hearse - Demon of the fall
Still life - White cluster
Blackwaterpark - Leper affinity
****ation - Closure
Deliverance - A fair judgement

[ArcLite]

I believe Steven Wilson (From Porcupine Tree) contributes some guitar parts. As well as some vocal parts (Bleak), and the piano in "Patterns in the Ivy" (I think)

I know your right about the piano and vocals, but I can't confirm/deny him adding guitar.

[Iron Man]

I know your right about the piano and vocals, but I can't confirm/deny him adding guitar.

I'm just going off of the inside cover of BWP, which lists Steven under additional musicians as "Steven Wilson - Voice, Guitar, Piano"

[ArcLite]

Ah, I'd like to know what songs he played on. I'm I can find it on the web somewhere.

[LeperAffinity]

Orchid - Into the Frost of Winter
Morningrise - Black Rose Immortal
My Arms, Your Hearse - The Amen Corner
Still Life - Godhead's Lament
Blackwater Park - The Leper Affinity
Deliverance - A Fair Judgement
Damnation - Weakness

[DBGOTD]

Orchid - In The Mist She Was Standing
Morningrise - Blackrose Immortal
My Arms, Your Hearse - Demon of the Fall
Still Life - Serenity Painted Death
Blackwater Park - The Drapery Falls, Leper Affinity
Deliverance - A Fair Judgement, Master's Apprentice
****ation - Windowpane, To Rid the Disease

[the2stranger]

orchid: in the mist she was standing
morningrise: to bid you farewell
my arms your hearse: demon of the fall
still life: godheads lament or the moor
bwp: BWP
deliverance: wreath
d'amantion: in my time of need

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I havn't heard Orchid yet, and frankly I dont want to. I found the quality on Morningrise to be discrasefull , so I dont want to even know what it sounds like on orchid.


/me is not troll. me is great Opeth fan. me has all the albums (cd). me is powerfull

[the2stranger]

I havn't heard Orchid yet, and frankly I dont want to. I found the quality on Morningrise to be discrasefull , so I dont want to even know what it sounds like on orchid.


/me is not troll. me is great Opeth fan. me has all the albums (cd). me is powerfull


weird :confused:

I consider morningrise as their best release ever.

although the vocals are a bit crappy, true

Mikeal has grown so much (vocal wise) over the years

they should re-record morningrise, with his improved vocals it would be even more awesome than it is now

[The Flabbit Rides High]

that would be awesome!

Im not saying Orchid and Morningrise are bad records!, but listening to them just fills me with dissapointment that i just cant listen to it and feel inlightend!

/IMO

[naboo]

^ Those two enlighten me the most of all their albums. Their actually could be my favorite two albums of all time.

[naboo]

Orchid: Forest of October
Morningrise: Black Rose Immortal
My Arms, Your Hearse: When
Still Life: Godhead's Lament
Blackwater Park: Bleak
Deliverance: Deliverance
****ation: In My Time of Need

Still Life through ****ation favorites change often though.

[Iron Man]

Oh, I forgot about the favorite songs thing...so hard to choose

Orchid: The Twilight is My Robe
Morningrise: To Bid You Farewell
My Arms, Your Hearse: Haven't bought this one yet, so I cannot say
Still Life: Between Godhead's Lament and Face of Melinda
Blackwater Park: Bleak
Deliverance: Master's Apprentices
****ation: Hope Leaves

[opeth_oasis]

have any of you realized how hard it would be to play and sing to wreath? I think thats why they never play it live.

[ArcLite]

I think that about a lot of their songs. I bet when he's writing some songs he's like "yeah, we'll never play this live."

[Grey Incision]

especially godhead's lament, but they do it, so that's insane.

and to Flabbit

orchids rules, it is different to morningrise, do not judge orchids by morningrise, morningrise isn't that great, but orchids is fairly arse-kicking

check it out mate :thumbs:

[opeth_oasis]

orchid is great, twilight is my robe is the full deal, good bass, good guitar riffs and solos and a fairly good percussion line. Its probably Opeth's blackest album, but definately one of their best.

[Grey Incision]

orchid is great, twilight is my robe is the full deal, good bass, good guitar riffs and solos and a fairly good percussion line. Its probably Opeth's blackest album, but definately one of their best.

agreed, the solos in twilight are my favourite, to me, they have the most emotion out of any Opeth solo, just fantastic, and so epic/beautiful

[opeth_oasis]

IMO orchid has the best guitar out of all the Opeth albums

[Grey Incision]

hmm, i think still life is better (my favourite opeth observation)

[opeth_oasis]

lol i knew somebody would say that, yeah it is fantastic, moonlapse vertigo has insane guitar

[Grey Incision]

yep, Moonlapse is my favourite song, fun to play too

[bahamut_0]

Hmm, I don't think I could pick a favourite song off all the albums, I don't really know Still Life and Orchid well enough to pick one.
But as for the others:

Morningrise - The Night and the Silent Water (actually one of my favourite Opeth songs ever)
My Arms Your Hearse - Demon of the Fall (this one changes often enough)
Blackwater Park - The Funeral Portrait (again, one of my favourite ever Opeth songs)
Deliverance - By the Pain I See in Others (my favourite Opeth song atm, though it doesn't seem to be as popular amonst others)
****ation - Windowpane (possibly the best melodic song, ever)

Recently all I've been listening to is Morningrise, and it has quickly become my favourite album. The quality is not that bad at all, and I think the vocals have a lot of emotion in them. The guitar harmonies are amazing too, depite what Mikael said about them. Black Rose Immortal is an amazing song, I love it so much, but The Night and the Silent Water has to be my favourite song. Though not many others seem to like it as much.

[Iron Man]

I don't really know Still Life and Orchid well enough to pick one.



Oddly enough, those are my two favorite albums by Opeth (Out of the 6 I have)

[Grey Incision]

Still Life is my favourite, it has, the moor, an opeth fan favourite. It has godhead's lament, an amazing song (listening to it now). Benighted and face of melinda, 2 beautifully mellow songs, probably 2 of Opeth's best on the softer side. Moonlapse vertigo. MY FAVOURITE OPETH SONG!!!:). Serenity painted death, second favourite, hehe. and White cluster, such an emotionally beautiful song once again.

Still Life definatly is my favourite, rock forthward opeth :) \m/

[CaptainWaits]

Picked up "Deliverance" today

[Grey Incision]

awesome

guys, i need help, i am converting someone into an opeth fan, they really like patterns in the ivy 2, hope leaves, and most of their softer stuff. but i need to introduce them to the heavier side, and i was thinking drapery falls maybe? i need a song that is a good introductory song for their heavy side

[relliK]

I havent heard Orchid and Morningrise yet.So....

My Arms, Your Hearse-When(my first Opeth song, I knew my life was going to change once I heard it)
Still Life-The Moor
Blackwater Park-The Leper Affinity(fav. Opeth track ever.Nothing puts me in a trance like this song.I admit I almost cried the first time I heard it when I was high.)
Deliverance-Deliverance
****ation-In My Time of Need

[relliK]

awesome

guys, i need help, i am converting someone into an opeth fan, they really like patterns in the ivy 2, hope leaves, and most of their softer stuff. but i need to introduce them to the heavier side, and i was thinking drapery falls maybe? i need a song that is a good introductory song for their heavy side

The Drapery Falls is only heavy for a couple minutes.Most of it is soft.I'd say The Leper Affinity, Deliverance, When, Demon of the Fall, April Ethereal.If I had to pick out of those, go with The Leper Affinity.

[Iron Man]

awesome

guys, i need help, i am converting someone into an opeth fan, they really like patterns in the ivy 2, hope leaves, and most of their softer stuff. but i need to introduce them to the heavier side, and i was thinking drapery falls maybe? i need a song that is a good introductory song for their heavy side

Face of Melinda? No growling in it though...

Possibly Dirge for November then.

[LeperAffinity]

awesome

guys, i need help, i am converting someone into an opeth fan, they really like patterns in the ivy 2, hope leaves, and most of their softer stuff. but i need to introduce them to the heavier side, and i was thinking drapery falls maybe? i need a song that is a good introductory song for their heavy side
I'd say Wreath, Deliverance, or By the Pain I See in Others. Deliverance(IMO) contained the heaviest stuff they've done.

Edit: I misread...you want an intro to the heaviness. I'd second The Drapery Falls and The Leper Affinity, and also add:

White Cluster
Karma
Demon of the Fall
Nectar
Godhead's Lament
Blackwater Park
Moonlapse Vertigo

[Det_Nosnip]

I'd say the Moor. It's nice and progressive, the intro is ridiculously cool, and it's balanced enough to not completely destroy the poor listener. I played that for someone who hadn't liked Opeth at first, and he liked it alot. Maybe Drapery Falls and then that?

[bozotheguitarplayer]

Bleak... :thumb:

[Raijo]

I'd say the Moor. It's nice and progressive, the intro is ridiculously cool, and it's balanced enough to not completely destroy the poor listener. I played that for someone who hadn't liked Opeth at first, and he liked it alot. Maybe Drapery Falls and then that?
The Moor... that's the first Opeth song I ever heard off the first album I ever heard. Needless to say I like it alot.

[Grey Incision]

yeah, might go the moor, if it's any help, the person normally listens to indie sort of stuff. and when i said i was introducing the person to Opeth's heavier side, i actually did mean introduce, i'm not going to make them listen to wreath or demon of the fall straight away, that would put them off instantly.........the moor seems a good choice

[bball_1523]

"when" got me into Opeth instantly.

[opeth_oasis]

The Moor for sure, it is the best for this person in so many ways

[opeth_oasis]

maybe masters apprentices?? I know its really heavy but its got a realy beautiful soft part in the middle.

[Grey Incision]

hmm, maybe, but i think i need a song that has the heavier part in the middle, and a softer/lighter start, that's why i thought of drapery falls, the moor is a good choice, so is dirge for november

[opeth_oasis]

first heavy opeth song i heard was deliverance

[opeth_oasis]

what would be your favourite Opeth instrumental? Mine would be Madrigal, its beautiful and fits straight into the next track on the album, April Ethereal

[Det_Nosnip]

Ending Credits is the first thing that springs to mind....I love that smooth guitar line. :cool:

Been rather quiete on the Opeth front lately....what ARE those guys up to? Supposed to be working on a new album and securing a new label, but it bothers me that we pretty much haven't heard a peep since Dimebag died (RIP).

[opeth_oasis]

maybe they are grieving....................

[Grey Incision]

what would be your favourite Opeth instrumental? Mine would be Madrigal, its beautiful and fits straight into the next track on the album, April Ethereal

actually, the amen corner is the next song on the album. april ethereal is after prologue.

my favourite instrumental(s) would have to be, epilogue and silhoutte

[opeth_oasis]

oh **** im wrong, thats what i meant, im way over my head. Epilogue is fantastic, great harmonies.

[Grey Incision]

oh **** im wrong, thats what i meant, im way over my head. Epilogue is fantastic, great harmonies.

yeah, it's also a really fun song to play:)

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I always thought For Absent Friends was their best acoustic instumental?

Do you guys think its under-rated? its simple yet (as Opeth does) conveys so much emotion. I guess it must have been the synth stuff they used on Deliverance.

opinions?

[~Asphyxia~]

I like Credence. It almost sounds like a jam, but really well organised. Plus i can play it \m/ (its not hard xD). Its not really an instrumental, but meh.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I also like credence. and yes it is fairly easy to play.

But dont be mislead. Try playing some acoustic breakdowns on BwP, It does tend to be a bit more difficult to play. Not impossible , just harder. Im not even gonna talk about Still Life. It just mindblowingly difficult some of it ......................well for me! ;)

[4130]

From Still Life I can play Benighted and I'm up to the solo in Godheads Lament, which is about 3 minutes in.

And I can play Hope Leaves as well, haven't really tried anything else.

[Chickenmonkey]

i only listen to the songs the guy really sings in. I just don't like any music with growling, screaming, etc. i think it kinda ruins the sound, but i guess some people like that. He has a great singing voice though, and the instruments are great.

[opeth_oasis]

matter of opinion

[4130]

does anyone else have heaps of trouble with opeth solos? I dunno why, but whenever I get up to any solo I just have such a hard time learning it, its such a bitch.

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by 4130
From Still Life I can play Benighted and I'm up to the solo in Godheads Lament, which is about 3 minutes in.

And I can play Hope Leaves as well, haven't really tried anything else.

i can play everything off Still Life except White Cluster, which i havent tried yet. Also everything off Orchid except for Silhouette cos NOBODY HAS THE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Grey Incision]

learn yourself, if your pitch is good enough, you should be able to

[atremore]

I've seen Opeth twice in Australia, and once I got to meet them!If their roadie is trustworth enough, they might even have a copy of my demo... I gave it to him to pass it on to them.

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by Grey Incision
learn yourself, if your pitch is good enough, you should be able to

im only grade 6 lol. I guess i could but it would be alot easier just to have the music.

Originally Posted by atremore
I've seen Opeth twice in Australia, and once I got to meet them!If their roadie is trustworth enough, they might even have a copy of my demo... I gave it to him to pass it on to them.

i'd love to see Opeth. Im also from Australia but have never had the chance, your lucky! Apparently its one of their favourite places so hopefully next time they come ill be lucky enough to get tickets. AND you got to meet them! LUCKY

[Grey Incision]

im only grade 6 lol. I guess i could but it would be alot easier just to have the music.



i'd love to see Opeth. Im also from Australia but have never had the chance, your lucky! Apparently its one of their favourite places so hopefully next time they come ill be lucky enough to get tickets. AND you got to meet them! LUCKY

mates!!!! i'm an aussie myself, whereabouts are ya's from? if you guys are int he sydney area, i'd love to try and form a band with you guys

[bball_1523]

does anyone else have heaps of trouble with opeth solos? I dunno why, but whenever I get up to any solo I just have such a hard time learning it, its such a bitch.

that happens to me except I never "really" practice the solos enough. I just go off and do what I can. Like the drapery falls solo, it sounds really easy, but the barring or whatever you do in the solo is tough for me.

Also The funeral portait has a slow sweeping type solo that is kinda challenging because it's hard for me to play all the notes smoothly and cleanly.

[Grey Incision]

yeah, well, i'm not a great guitarist, only been learning for about 1 and a half years, and it's half and half for me, Opeth songs i can fully play are

The moor
April ethereal
Demon of the fall
patterns in the ivy 1/2
windowpane
Leper affinity
under the weeping moon
Blackwater park
and most of moonlapse vertigo

[G_Mac07]

Opeth Oasis, you have extremely good taste for someone who is only in grade 6. Consider yourself repp'd. And the only song by Opeth I can play is To Bid You Farewell, it's all I've tried so far.

[4130]

I'm in Melbourne, pretty far away from Sydney. Unfortunatelly I missed Opeth, I got into them after their last tour, so yeah I haven't been a fan for that long. Although I do have every CD, the DVD, and a shirt. On the topic of the shirt, on the back it says "2004, In the year of our Lord", what exactly does that mean? People think I worship satan or something when I wear it.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I have no Musical level or anything but Ive been playing for about 3 years now and ive managed to play most of their songs except some songs on Morningrise (cause I consider it to be less guiness).

Oh but the other day at my music school, they had all the little children there to play a concert for their parents to show how far they have progressed in the year. I had to play and i chose Ending Credits. My teacher played the Rhythm and i played lead.

most people played like christmas songs (one guy even played final countdown on the keyboard!lol) but our song was the best performed song of the evening.

It was great, Opeth to the masses!

[bball_1523]

can anyone here play the drapery falls solo?

[Cardboard Headgear]

Which one? :lol:

[bball_1523]

Which one? :lol:

there's only one solo man, it's right after the "Aaaaaahhhhhhh Aaahhhhh" part.

[funk_metalguitarist]

can anyone here play the drapery falls solo?
Yeah I can. :D

[I Am The Black Wizards]

Ah...Opeth. My favorite band. I've actually never tried playing any of their stuff though I will say they are one of the most beautiful progressive metal bands I've ever heard.

[deadinholywood]

On the topic of the shirt, on the back it says "2004, In the year of our Lord", what exactly does that mean?

hehe yeah ive seen that shirt and i have no idea what it means? i have the 'look your last upon the sun' shirt (which im wearing right now) and i dont know where that quote comes from either??

Yay Melbourne :D :thumb:

[Grey Incision]

I have 2 Opeth shirts, and 1 Opeth jumper, mine are just plain black shirts, with a little yellow Opeth O on it, i wear those shirts nearly every time, and i have a cool opeth necklace thing:)

[I Am The Black Wizards]

Does anyone know when to expect a new Opeth album? I've heard that it should relatively soon but confirmation would be nice.

[Iron Man]

Does anyone know when to expect a new Opeth album? I've heard that it should relatively soon but confirmation would be nice.

Late Spring 2005, supposively.

[LeperAffinity]

They've gotta get a label first though.

[Iron Man]

They've gotta get a label first though.

Yeah, any news on ones they're considering?

Edit: I personally think they should sort something out with Nuclear Blast. but that's just me...

[I Am The Black Wizards]

Peaceville would be another good choice.

[relliK]

Mikael said there were about 12 different lables with serious offers.He said this recently.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Peaceville would be another good choice.
...what label were you under the impression they were on?
I think Century would make the best home for Opeth.

there's only one solo man, it's right after the "Aaaaaahhhhhhh Aaahhhhh" part.
I'm refering to the fact he plays an altered version of the solo live, as he can't remember what he played on the album.

[I Am The Black Wizards]

I know Opeth were on Peaceville but at the same time it was also a fitting label then again didn't Century Media also at one point have Opeth?

[Cardboard Headgear]

Yeah, they were on Century at one point, and I see your point. It just sounded like you weren't aware they were on Peaceville.

[I Am The Black Wizards]

Sorry I sounded as if I needed schooled, must be the n00b in me.

[Iron Man]

Century would work well too, although I can only remember one band on Century :(

[Grey Incision]

Sorry I sounded as if I needed schooled, must be the n00b in me.

hmm, i agree with your avatar

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by G_Mac07
Opeth Oasis, you have extremely good taste for someone who is only in grade 6. Consider yourself repp'd. And the only song by Opeth I can play is To Bid You Farewell, it's all I've tried so far.
i meant grade 6 in piano...........LOL

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by Grey Incision
mates!!!! i'm an aussie myself, whereabouts are ya's from? if you guys are int he sydney area, i'd love to try and form a band with you guys

hehe SYDNEY!!!

[G_Mac07]

i meant grade 6 in piano...........LOL

:lol:

Now I feel stupid:upset:

And I hear Opeth's next album will have more of a Black Metal sound? is this correct?

[opeth_oasis]

well if the album is going to be based on the occult, it should be pretty dark IMO

[Det_Nosnip]

Century Media or Roadrunner would work well for them and get some much needed exposure....for a band as popular as they are (as far as the underground goes), they don't receive much support.

[Det_Nosnip]

:lol:

Now I feel stupid:upset:

And I hear Opeth's next album will have more of a Black Metal sound? is this correct?
Originally, they were going to try it, but I think they opted out.

[deadinholywood]

I think they will sign with Century Media, and no the next album will not be black metal. Last time opeth were in Australia Andrew Hoag from Full Metal Racket (Triple J) interviewed Mikael and questioned what he had said on the DVD about the prospect of it being a 'Black Metal' album. Mikael replied that at that time he was writing possibly the heviest song for the new album and he was thinking about making a BM album but had since changed his mind and decided to make an album to the standard opeth formula.

[Grey Incision]

hehe SYDNEY!!!

add me :p sinister_affinity@hotmail.com

[ArcLite]

I guess I'm glad to here they arn't doing a BM album, I'd prefer another of the same sound. Listened to BWP album earlier tonight, I don't think its possible for me to tire of that album.

[opeth_oasis]

k atm im working on a guitar pro file for silhouette, ill tell you guys when its done

[bahamut_0]

Hrm, after listening to Orchid and Still Life a lot more recently, I've established my favourite songs off each are:

Orchid: Forest of October - Amazing riffs, and the part around the 2:20 minute mark, where it builds up, then breaks into the accoustic guitar and the double bass kicks in......holy **** that just blew me away.
Still Life: Godhead's Lament - it was kinda hard for me not to say The Moor for this, but after a lot of listening, I just love Godhead's Lament so much. :)


I too am glad that their new album won't be black metal....it just doesn't seem right.

I can't play very many Opeth songs, mainly just bits and pieces of them. I'm trying to learn The Funeral Portrait solo....but it's just really hard.

[relliK]

Century Media or Roadrunner would work well for them and get some much needed exposure....for a band as popular as they are (as far as the underground goes), they don't receive much support.

Roadrunner has Slipknot, KsE, and Cradle of Filth.I'd prefer for Opeth to go on a lable where they would be a priority.But hell, if Roadrunner it is then so be it.I just want a new album!!!

[Det_Nosnip]

They also signed a deal with Nightwish, finally bringing the fins to the states and catching up America to the rest of the world. *shrug* Personally, I'm more of a century media guy myself (I order all of my music from them, great prices and decent service), but I remember that as soon as Nightwish signed that deal with RR, there were like 12 copies of "Once" at Best Buy...I take this as a good sign. :)

Then again, Opeth already has a strong following in the states, and might be able to bring up a lesser known label...Roadrunner doesn't need any more help, really. Regardless of what label Opeth signs to, they already have enough of a cult following that people will track the albums down.

[bball_1523]

They also signed a deal with Nightwish, finally bringing the fins to the states and catching up America to the rest of the world. *shrug* Personally, I'm more of a century media guy myself (I order all of my music from them, great prices and decent service), but I remember that as soon as Nightwish signed that deal with RR, there were like 12 copies of "Once" at Best Buy...I take this as a good sign. :)

Then again, Opeth already has a strong following in the states, and might be able to bring up a lesser known label...Roadrunner doesn't need any more help, really. Regardless of what label Opeth signs to, they already have enough of a cult following that people will track the albums down.

As long as they don't sell out and give in to mainstream music culture, I'm fine with any label they sign to.

[ArcLite]

I wouldn't worry. No matter what label they sign with I'm sure Mike will do what he wants to with their sound. Latest I heard was that he threw out the black metal plan and decided to make another one with their same sound as on previous albums.

[Det_Nosnip]

As long as they don't sell out and give in to mainstream music culture, I'm fine with any label they sign to.

Do you honestly see Opeth doing that? :p

[Cain]

If Opeth ever became mainstream, I would hole up in my room and never come out again. It would be too depressing to see white trash march around in Opeth hoodies down the local mall.

[Shred Danson]

Roadrunner has Slipknot, KsE, and Cradle of Filth.I'd prefer for Opeth to go on a lable where they would be a priority.But hell, if Roadrunner it is then so be it.I just want a new album!!!

Agreed. Who cares if they're on a record label with shitty bands? As long as Opeth is still cranking out good CD's, I'm sold.
I doubt if they sign to Roadrunner that they'll turn into an emo/metalcore band.

[Shred Danson]

If Opeth ever became mainstream, I would hole up in my room and never come out again. It would be too depressing to see white trash march around in Opeth hoodies down the local mall.

Get over it, dude. Not all mainstream is bad.

(wearing Opeth T-shirt right now...)

[Iron Man]

I'd agree with Century Media, or possibly Nuclear Blast (I love so many bands on it)

[naboo]

I wouldn't worry. No matter what label they sign with I'm sure Mike will do what he wants to with their sound. Latest I heard was that he threw out the black metal plan and decided to make another one with their same sound as on previous albums.

Hmmm, I was looking forward to the supposed black metal sound they were going to have for the new album. Got a source?

EDIT: Nevermind I just read the post above.

[the2stranger]

they should go with nuclear blast, they've good bands signed, and NB is located in europe, and not in crappy commercial US

[Grey Incision]

yeah, nuclear blast would be a great option for Opeth methinks

[opeth_oasis]

anywhere where they can still make great albums

[ArcLite]

Anyone heard anything along the lines of an estimated release date for the next album?

[opeth_oasis]

late spring i think, is that northern on southern hemisphere spring?

[ArcLite]

Well I'll be Damned if Sweden isn't Northern Hem.

[Grey Incision]

same, they just plain don't release Opeth albums down here in Sydney :( they have to order them in, it sucks.

[4130]

^^^^^ BLASPHEMY

I remember when I was looking for Orchid, I went into the JB HI-FI in the city, and they had SEVEN copies.

[Grey Incision]

really? i didn't even know there was a JB HI-FI in Sydney, whereabouts is it?

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Sorry Aussies! ;-)



/me thinks its northern

[4130]

really? i didn't even know there was a JB HI-FI in Sydney, whereabouts is it?

Sorry I forgot to say that I'm in melbourne, haha.

[Grey Incision]

Sorry I forgot to say that I'm in melbourne, haha.

/me slaps the f*ck out of you to the beat of april ethereal's bass drum

/me hand falls off :(

[The Flabbit Rides High]

**** Aussies lol

Any new news on Opeth? Album sound?

[the2stranger]

**** Aussies lol

Any new news on Opeth? Album sound?



the good old Opeth sound ;)

the occult BM album thingy isn't going to happen, of witch I'm glad

[The Flabbit Rides High]

In that case im glad to.

There are 2 things of which im afraid. Either Opeth goes comercial, or Opeth goes Evil Black metal.



we all know the one isn't going to happen so yeah, im glad.

[Cocaine]

the good old Opeth sound ;)

the occult BM album thingy isn't going to happen, of witch I'm glad


I don't know if you typed "witch" rather than "which" on purpose or not, but in regards to the subject matter...f'kin brilliant.

[Kreator2112]

orchid is one of my favorite opeth albums

[the2stranger]

I don't know if you typed "witch" rather than "which" on purpose or not, but in regards to the subject matter...f'kin brilliant.



actually it was a typo, but it looks good in the sentence anyway :p


long live Opeth!

[Stevie]

DO you think Opeth is better live or studio? I have only heard Opeth live through Lamentations, though i do find it to be beautiful. I'm listening to In My Time of Need, great stuff. I love mah Opeth!!!!

[Magicaltroll]

can anyone here play the solo in Black Rose Immortal around 16:30? im gonna try and learn it in a bit.

just wondering :D

[opeth_oasis]

i can play it, but not perfectly, sounds a bit sketchy

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by Grey Incision
really? i didn't even know there was a JB HI-FI in Sydney, whereabouts is it?
Its in Parramatta :wave: (my home town) :wave: . Yes it is very difficult to find Orchid in Australia, i had to take the train to Canberra to find it, got the last copy :D

[4130]

Difficult? Seven copies in one store is not difficult, maybe JB just kicks major ***. Or you meant just in sydney not in australia.

[G_Mac07]

Difficult? Seven copies in one store is not difficult, maybe JB just kicks major ***. Or you meant just in sydney not in australia.

Difficult = 6 months of unsuccessful attempts to get any Opeth album in my town. I'm glad I'm moving soon...

[jamesclelland]

quick question, i just got into opeth and i'm trying to learn stuff from deliverance and i'm wondering if you guys know any tricks. i can do the screwy time sigs, but i used to playing tool. so any tips and opeth guitar would help. thanks, sorry for the newby sounding post.

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

You said they were from Sweden, I heard somewhere that they were from Switzerland :confused:
Opeth rock

[Grey Incision]

quick question, i just got into opeth and i'm trying to learn stuff from deliverance and i'm wondering if you guys know any tricks. i can do the screwy time sigs, but i used to playing tool. so any tips and opeth guitar would help. thanks, sorry for the newby sounding post.

I have a trick i use when playing Opeth songs, i guess it's something that develops over studying their peices a lot. There are a lot of similarities in the chords and arpeggio's Mikael/Peter play. (except ****ation album) The solo's are generally derived from scales, so just practice scale work, and it helps to play a lot. Also the melodies that are played, are generally fairly easy, so you should learn those first, to get the feel of the song.

Please, fellow Opeth fans, this is just my perception of their music and the way their songs (the ones which i have attempted) are played.

[opeth_oasis]

good post:thumb: rep+ if i can

[opeth_oasis]

**** cant

[Grey Incision]

me has an idea instead

rep++ for the thought

[Grey Incision]

**** i can't either, mx hates aussies man:(

[Cardboard Headgear]

You said they were from Sweden, I heard somewhere that they were from Switzerland :confused:
Opeth rock
Most definately from Sweden.

America is #1, as proved by my ability to rep you fools.

[Grey Incision]

Most definately from Sweden.

America is #1, as proved by my ability to rep you fools.

well played *applauds*

yet i am afraid Sweden is the ultimate country, they prodouced Opeth.

but yes, America is 2nd:( but don't worry, new zealand will catch up :)

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

Most definately from Sweden.

Thanks

[opeth_oasis]

what are your thoughts on last track on deliverance- by the pain i see in others? I think its one of the most experimental tracks that i have ever heard, has its moments though.

[bucket]

I used to be obsessed with that and Master's Apprentice, but lately it's been Orchid for me.

Does anyone have a powertab for The Twilight is my robe or The Apostle in Triumph?

[deeps]

sorry I don't have much time to search through the whole thread but I was wondering which cd you guys would recomend that has as mush of their softer accustic stuff as possible. I've become rather obsessed with it lately and I'm leaving for the mall soon


thx in advance

[deeps]

anybody?

[Iron Man]

sorry I don't have much time to search through the whole thread but I was wondering which cd you guys would recomend that has as mush of their softer accustic stuff as possible. I've become rather obsessed with it lately and I'm leaving for the mall soon


thx in advance

****ation is all soft, and outside of that Still Life has the most.

[the2stranger]

what are your thoughts on last track on deliverance- by the pain i see in others? I think its one of the most experimental tracks that i have ever heard, has its moments though.


I had a hard time getting in to this track, because it is, as you stated their most experimental work.
but I really like it now.
although, Mikeal's vocals are a bit unfitting, they just sound, different than normal.
but the lyrics to the song are amazing.
and I love the scary paino music.

as far as the last few minutes of the track go.
I like the parts where Mikeal starts singing for a few seconds, but it's just a few seconds :(
if the outro was filled with more of that singing, it would be awesome, but it's a experimental song.

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

I remember someone here saying the singer is 16 years old, I thought it was rather weird since they have been releasing albums since 1995 so I checked their official site (www.opeth.com) There it says he is 30!

Someone else also pointed out that he couldn't find Opeth lyrics anywhere not even on darklyrics, but here they are: www.darklyrics.com/o/opeth.html

[Iron Man]

I remember someone here saying the singer is 16 years old, I thought it was rather weird since they have been releasing albums since 1995 so I checked their official site (www.opeth.com) There it says he is 30!

Someone else also pointed out that he couldn't find Opeth lyrics anywhere not even on darklyrics, but here they are: www.darklyrics.com/o/opeth.html

He was 16 when the band started, maybe that's somehow what he was referring to

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

He was 16 when the band started, maybe that's somehow what he was referring to

Ok thats probably what he was referring to. Thanks :thumb:

[i am the robots]

**** i can't either, mx hates aussies man:(

I love aussies <3

[Grey Incision]

I love aussies <3

well i'm a kiwi living in aussieland :upset:

i'm a fraud :upset:

[funk_metalguitarist]

I'm an Aussie too!! Good to see some Australian Opeth fans :thumb:

[relliK]

well played *applauds*

yet i am afraid Sweden is the ultimate country, they prodouced Opeth.

but yes, America is 2nd:( but don't worry, new zealand will catch up :)

Not just Opeth, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility, Arch Enemy, In Flames, and of coarse the ultimate Ace of Base. :lol:

[Cardboard Headgear]

You forgot ABBA.

[G_Mac07]

There seems to be a lot of Aussie's in this thread... Hopefully it will be an indication of the number of people at Opeth shows next time they tour here.

Anyway, can someone link me to a site that give a pretty good biography/history of Opeth, I think I'll do a bit of reading. Thanks in advance :)

[opeth_oasis]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Headgear
You forgot ABBA.

who could forget ABBA

[musicnerd]

I'm new to this forum. Does anyone know what The Leper Affinity is about? It seesm to me that Mikael is using leprosy as a metaphor for the fallen human condition. Sin as a disease. And the song is written from the perspective of the disease. Does that make any sense? peace, Chris

[the2stranger]

There seems to be a lot of Aussie's in this thread... Hopefully it will be an indication of the number of people at Opeth shows next time they tour here.

Anyway, can someone link me to a site that give a pretty good biography/history of Opeth, I think I'll do a bit of reading. Thanks in advance


www.opeth.com

it has a great bio written by Mikeal Akerfeldt himself


I'm new to this forum. Does anyone know what The Leper Affinity is about? It seesm to me that Mikael is using leprosy as a metaphor for the fallen human condition. Sin as a disease. And the song is written from the perspective of the disease. Does that make any sense? peace, Chris


welcome

I like your thoughts, I think you're quite accurate
:thumb:

[musicnerd]

the2stranger-
Thanks. Some people think its about rape and murder...but I think that's too morbid. So I hope its not about that.... The whole sin/leprosy idea makes sense to me. I understand that Mikael wrote this because he was having thoughts about the evils of humanity. And maybe he's saying that the evils of humanity are like a disease. peace, Chris





welcome

I like your thoughts, I think you're quite accurate
:thumb:[/QUOTE]

[Cardboard Headgear]

I like your interpretation better than my own.
*yoink*

[the2stranger]

ooh, and if you like lyrics on the evil of humanity check the lyrics of meshuggah.


especialy on the 'contradictions collapse' and the 'chaosphere 'album