Keyboards in R&M: Like or Dislike?

Leper · 03-16-2005, 12:19 AM

I just wanted to get some others' opinions of Keyboards in Rock and Metal. I guess it works for some bands (the Doors, Yes, Pink Floyd..) and not for others (pretty much every metal band). Tell me what you think.

Illmatic · 03-16-2005, 12:22 AM

Nothing is manlier than a mean set of keyboards.

Steerpike · 03-16-2005, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by leppermessiah

and not for others (pretty much every metal band)

... Wow. I'm trying really hard not to flame you for such an ignorant statement, but it's not easy.

ArcLite · 03-16-2005, 12:23 AM

You said it yourself, some bands it works in, others it doesn't(or wouldn't). Personally I love it in bands where it works.

Slaytanic777 · 03-16-2005, 12:28 AM

It is a very welcome addition to bands such as Slipknot and Mushroomhead... I think it works great for 'em.

Leper · 03-16-2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Steerpike

... Wow. I'm trying really hard not to flame you for such an ignorant statement, but it's not easy.

Ya i guess it was a little ignorant now that i think about it..no bands came to mind at the time, that's all.

Hammerheart · 03-16-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by leppermessiah

Ya i guess it was a little ignorant now that i think about it..no bands came to mind at the time, that's all.

Then it's apparent you don't listen to metal, other than maybe thrash..

Berner · 03-16-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leppermessiah

Ya i guess it was a little ignorant now that i think about it..no bands came to mind at the time, that's all.

Kalmah
Norther
Children of Bodom
Dimmu
Emperor
Dream Theater
Unexpect
In Flames
Finntroll
Dark Tranquility

The list goes on and on.

Steerpike · 03-16-2005, 12:37 AM

I'm siding with Trym. It seems you really need to broaden your horizons.

Zmev · 03-16-2005, 12:40 AM

Whats not to like?

Steerpike · 03-16-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Berner

Kalmah
Norther
Children of Bodom
Dimmu
Emperor
Dream Theater
Unexpect
In Flames
Finntroll

The list goes on and on.

More names for the list.

Helloween
Rhapsody
Nightwish
Edguy
Lost Horizon
Stratovarius

I know there's more I'm forgetting...

Leper · 03-16-2005, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMightyTrym

Then it's apparent you don't listen to metal, other than maybe thrash..

That's pretty much the case actually.

Leper · 03-16-2005, 12:46 AM

Ok, lets start over, what do you guys think of the use of Keyboards in rock and metal, because it has recently come to my attention that it works in both.

***Riva*** · 03-16-2005, 12:47 AM

DragonForce
Black Metal has a whole (mostly)

unComfortablyNumb · 03-16-2005, 12:55 AM

I think it's more dependent on the songs rather than the bands. There are times when keyboards can enhance a song, but other times bands use them too haphazardly and it doesn't work.

Brrhn · 03-16-2005, 12:58 AM

Symphony X

Leper · 03-16-2005, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by unComfortablyNumb

I think it's more dependent on the songs rather than the bands. There are times when keyboards can enhance a song, but other times bands use them too haphazardly and it doesn't work.

I agree. I've noticed at times that some in some songs the keyboard just tends to get on my nerves.

Devil Inferno · 03-16-2005, 01:12 AM

Dream Theater, Sonata Arctica, Straovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen.

Most Power metal and black metal bands.
Some Melo Death.

SilenceNOmorE · 03-16-2005, 01:27 AM

Yes, we have all read the grand list, and i'm sure there's many more bands (did anybody mention Rush? what about NIN?), now can we have some opinions?

IMO, I think the use of keyboards in rock and metal by a skilled keyboardist can be very tasty.

Leper · 03-16-2005, 01:35 AM

Van Halen

..the intro to Jump has got to be one of the most famous Keyboard riffs ever.

03-16-2005, 12:19 AM	#1
Leper Just like you, but nicer. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 4,271	Keyboards in R&M: Like or Dislike? I just wanted to get some others' opinions of Keyboards in Rock and Metal. I guess it works for some bands (the Doors, Yes, Pink Floyd..) and not for others (pretty much every metal band). Tell me what you think.

03-16-2005, 12:23 AM	#4
ArcLite Shoot 'em up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MN Posts: 3,638	You said it yourself, some bands it works in, others it doesn't(or wouldn't). Personally I love it in bands where it works.
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Zmev I smoke nugs Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 17,826	Whats not to like?
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03-16-2005, 12:22 AM	#2
Illmatic John Hinckley is my hero Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,176	Nothing is manlier than a mean set of keyboards.

03-16-2005, 12:28 AM	#5
Slaytanic777 NorCal Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 100	It is a very welcome addition to bands such as Slipknot and Mushroomhead... I think it works great for 'em.

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Steerpike Ninja Pirate... Yarr! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zombietown, USA Posts: 14,409	I'm siding with Trym. It seems you really need to broaden your horizons.

03-16-2005, 12:46 AM	#13
Leper Just like you, but nicer. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 4,271	Ok, lets start over, what do you guys think of the use of Keyboards in rock and metal, because it has recently come to my attention that it works in both.

03-16-2005, 12:47 AM	#14
*Riva* The People's Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The North Of The South Posts: 18,660	DragonForce Black Metal has a whole (mostly)

03-16-2005, 12:55 AM	#15
unComfortablyNumb Is there anybody in there Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Middle of Nowhere (the Center of Everywhere) Posts: 1,356	I think it's more dependent on the songs rather than the bands. There are times when keyboards can enhance a song, but other times bands use them too haphazardly and it doesn't work.

03-16-2005, 12:58 AM	#16
Brrhn Posting is a b*tch. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maple Valley, Washington Posts: 560	Symphony X

03-16-2005, 01:12 AM	#18
Devil Inferno Very Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: singapore Posts: 2,756	Dream Theater, Sonata Arctica, Straovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen. Most Power metal and black metal bands. Some Melo Death.

03-16-2005, 01:27 AM	#19
SilenceNOmorE 3IOB: Saviours of Metal Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Behind my drums Posts: 220	Yes, we have all read the grand list, and i'm sure there's many more bands (did anybody mention Rush? what about NIN?), now can we have some opinions? IMO, I think the use of keyboards in rock and metal by a skilled keyboardist can be very tasty.

03-16-2005, 01:35 AM	#20
Leper Just like you, but nicer. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 4,271	Van Halen ..the intro to Jump has got to be one of the most famous Keyboard riffs ever.