...

..can I have $20 too?

[QUOTE=JamJar]I got ghost reveries yesterday, so far its's ok; Beneath the Mire, Ghost Of Perdition and Isolation Years are my favourites at the moment. But honestly, Atonement; I just don't get that song, it reminds me of Ambuletz by The Mars Volta for some reason :confused:[/QUOTE]

It's an experiment. The song really reminds me of the classic 60's era psychadelia. I'm really glad that Opeth decided to try something new rather than rehashing any "formulas" like many bands tend to do...the fact that they're always trying new ideas is what keeps them great.

[QUOTE=lost_profits]I have the My Arms Your Hearse with the bonus tracks. And I have to say it kills the flow for me. Which leads me to my next question, which Opeth album flows as one?

Yes Still Life is a concept album but I can't distinguish where Moonlapse ends and Serenity Painted Death begins.[/QUOTE]

Wouldn't that be a sign that the album flows very well? Anyways, Still Life and Blackwater Park flow the best IMO.

Atonement really grew on me.That guitar riff is just sexy.

[QUOTE=Det_Nosnip]It's an experiment. The song really reminds me of the classic 60's era psychadelia. I'm really glad that Opeth decided to try something new rather than rehashing any "formulas" like many bands tend to do...the fact that they're always trying new ideas is what keeps them great.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. I, personally, like that "side" of the album, so to speak. Ghost Reveries is a great album.

[QUOTE=lost_profits]

Yes Still Life is a concept album but I can't distinguish where Moonlapse ends and Serenity Painted Death begins.[/QUOTE]
You can't distinguish the entire song 'Face of Melinda?'

hey flynn whos that in your avatar?

[QUOTE==-fukifiknow-=]hey flynn whos that in your avatar?[/QUOTE]

It's Chuck Schuldiner.

[QUOTE=Det_Nosnip]It's an experiment. The song really reminds me of the classic 60's era psychadelia. I'm really glad that Opeth decided to try something new rather than rehashing any "formulas" like many bands tend to do...the fact that they're always trying new ideas is what keeps them great.[/QUOTE]

Atonement is definitely my favorite track off GR. It stands alone on that album though. Its the direction I hope Opeth will take on their next.

[QUOTE=Det_Nosnip]Wouldn't that be a sign that the album flows very well? Anyways, Still Life and Blackwater Park flow the best IMO.[/QUOTE]

I also have the MAYH edition with the extra tracks. I just stop the album when its done, so as not to spoil the flow.

As for flow, MAYH was meant to flow. The last word in every song is the name of the next song, plus, some songs flow into each other, like one song.

And I also agree with Jude. How the hell can you miss Face of Melinda? Its a stunning track!:confused:

Yes I thought Moonlapse was before Serenity (hit me!)
But basically, Still Life, at some points suffers from a lack of identity in the songs. On MAYH, the ending of April Ethereal (the off key heavy riff) leading into the flanged acoustic intro of "When" is a perfect example of how to merge two songs together. That and the fact I listen to it far too much. But Still Life, with it's magnificent concept doesn't stay as cohesive. I've listened intently to Still Life, but some parts you could swap around and I wouldn't even notice. *Hoping this album will grow on me*

[QUOTE=Det_Nosnip]Wouldn't that be a sign that the album flows very well? Anyways, Still Life and Blackwater Park flow the best IMO.[/QUOTE]
Not MAYH? I think that flows perfectly.

[QUOTE=ok lateralus]Anyone else get a strong urge to introduce everyone they meet to Opeth? I just want to share their greatness.[/QUOTE]

I've shown a bunch of my friends. Most don't like them because they all have A.D.D.

[QUOTE=Dannyboy15]I've shown a bunch of my friends. Most don't like them because they all have A.D.D.[/QUOTE]

4 friends hooked and running. One even tried to steal my Opeth sweatshirt


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[QUOTE=Dannyboy15]I've shown a bunch of my friends. Most don't like them because they all have A.D.D.[/QUOTE]
The one criticism when I show people music that I cannot stand is "it takes too long to get to the good part."

:angry:

Agreed, some people just really don't have the atention span. It's like I showed Push it by Tool to one of my friends and he turned it away before it even had a chance to get to the awsome dramatic climax. Fools.

[QUOTE=JamJar]Agreed, some people just really don't have the atention span. It's like I showed Push it by Tool to one of my friends and he turned it away before it even had a chance to get to the awsome dramatic climax. Fools.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the same happens to me. And it sucks too. How are you supposed to describe the final part of push it to someone if you can't play it to him. Fast-Food Society!:p

Anyway, listening to Blackwater park (song).

Oh.My.God.

Its so amazing. The ending is the best. Of any song!:D

[QUOTE=The Flabbit Rides High]
Anyway, listening to Blackwater park (song).

Oh.My.God.

Its so amazing. The ending is the best. Of any song!:D[/QUOTE]

No, Demon Of The Fall has a better ending :p

And The Amen Corner has the best intro ever :)

[QUOTE=JamJar]No, Demon Of The Fall has a better ending :p

And The Amen Corner has the best intro ever :)[/QUOTE]

You might be right.

hehe, They all are the best.:p

[QUOTE=JamJar]Agreed, some people just really don't have the atention span. It's like I showed Push it by Tool to one of my friends and he turned it away before it even had a chance to get to the awsome dramatic climax. Fools.[/QUOTE]


Thats anoying. I hate it when ppl put a time span to a song. For example, if the song is longer then 5 minutes theyll get anoyed of it.

Anyways...( I figured i didnt have to put this in the recommendations thread)

Can anyone recomend me any good songs from the older Opeth ? Like, from there first 2 or 3 albums.

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]Can anyone recomend me any good songs from the older Opeth ? Like, from there first 2 or 3 albums.[/QUOTE]

In the Midst She Was Standing
Advent
To Bid You Farewell
The Twilight is My Robe

Enjoy!!
:thumb:

[QUOTE=Scruples]In the Midst She Was Standing
Advent
To Bid You Farewell
The Twilight is My Robe

Enjoy!!
:thumb:[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Ill check out Advent and In The Midst She Was Standing cuz i got the other 2. Which of them besides The twilight Is My Robe are in Orchid ?

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]Thats anoying. I hate it when ppl put a time span to a song. For example, if the song is longer then 5 minutes theyll get anoyed of it.

Anyways...( I figured i didnt have to put this in the recommendations thread)

Can anyone recomend me any good songs from the older Opeth ? Like, from there first 2 or 3 albums.[/QUOTE]
Wow, I know exactly what you mean. My drummer won't listen to Opeth because it doesn't give him a godda[SIZE="2"]mn[/SIZE] orgasm ten seconds into the song. He automatically assumes that any song over 5 minutes is boring. It's really irritating, because the only band's he'll listen to are bands who write linear, simplistic music (and this translates into him hating any progressive material I write).

So anyways, I'm firing him. :)

[QUOTE=toaster135]Wow, I know exactly what you mean. My drummer won't listen to Opeth because it doesn't give him a godda[SIZE="2"]mn[/SIZE] orgasm ten seconds into the song. He automatically assumes that any song over 5 minutes is boring. It's really irritating, because the only band's he'll listen to are bands who write linear, simplistic music (and this translates into him hating any progressive material I write).

So anyways, I'm firing him. :)[/QUOTE]

I was wondering how you can make a band with somone who doesnt like anything over 5 minutes when you listen to Opeth, but i hadnt read the im firing him part yet...
Oh well, hes missing out on something realy good.

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]I was wondering how you can make a band with somone who doesnt like anything over 5 minutes when you listen to Opeth, but i hadnt read the im firing him part yet...
Oh well, hes missing out on something realy good.[/QUOTE]

It sucks, because he's phenomenal.. and he's loaded($), to boot. It's going to be a tough letdown. Can I get some opinions on this? As to whether or not to fire him?

[QUOTE=toaster135]Wow, I know exactly what you mean. My drummer won't listen to Opeth because it doesn't give him a godda[SIZE="2"]mn[/SIZE] orgasm ten seconds into the song. He automatically assumes that any song over 5 minutes is boring. It's really irritating, because the only band's he'll listen to are bands who write linear, simplistic music (and this translates into him hating any progressive material I write).

So anyways, I'm firing him. :)[/QUOTE]

:lol: Sounds like you need to.

It's hard to put to much blame on people like that though. If they've grown up listening to shorter standard pop songs(verse,chorus,verse,chorus,and so on) than it's hard to make the transition to longer prog songs. I remember when I first got into Pink Floyd I found it hard to stay with the music on songs like Echoes and Interstellar Overdrive because I was used to shorter songs. It just takes a while to get used to.

[QUOTE=toaster135]It sucks, because he's phenomenal.. and he's loaded($), to boot. It's going to be a tough letdown. Can I get some opinions on this? As to whether or not to fire him?[/QUOTE]

I would just talk to him about it. Maybe ask him to be a little more open minded.

I didnt meen to be offensive in my post... sorry it sounded kind of harsh.

[QUOTE=toaster135]It sucks, because he's phenomenal.. and he's loaded($), to boot. It's going to be a tough letdown. Can I get some opinions on this? As to whether or not to fire him?[/QUOTE]
If he's such a good drummer and has so much money, I'd wait on the firing. On the side, be looking for a new drummer that can fill his place, so when you fire him you'll have a back up. But I'd keep him around a little while longer, and maybe ease him into your style a little more.

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]I didnt meen to be offensive in my post... sorry it sounded kind of harsh.[/QUOTE]

Not at all.

He's sort of an idiot, too. Really insensitive to band issues and such.

[QUOTE=toaster135]Not at all.

He's sort of an idiot, too. Really insensitive to band issues and such.[/QUOTE]

Well then, he might be good and all, but if you cant stand him...

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]Thanks, Ill check out Advent and In The Midst She Was Standing cuz i got the other 2. Which of them besides The twilight Is My Robe are in Orchid ?[/QUOTE]
In the Midst She Was Standing is only other one out of those four from Orchid.

[QUOTE=Scruples]In the Midst She Was Standing is only other one out of those four from Orchid.[/QUOTE]

Oh ok. Damn im shameful of how much Opeth i know. I desperatly need to get my copy of Orchid soon.

Im making a cd right now dedicated to Opeth. :thumb:
Only Opeth on it except for 2 songs.

[QUOTE=Stormrider331]Im making a cd right now dedicated to Opeth. :thumb:
Only Opeth on it except for 2 songs.[/QUOTE]

That kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
What other two songs soil ( )[U]pet[/U]h's Disc?

[QUOTE=Scruples]That kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
What other two songs soil ( )[U]pet[/U]h's Disc?[/QUOTE]

In the meen time im waiting to get an Opeth cd, i want somthing so i could listen to it, thats the only reason im making one but anyways, i just put And then there was silence by Blind Guardian and Birth of the wicked by Iced Earth.

I'm completely hooked on Damntion right now. :(

/me learns Windowpane

[QUOTE=Scruples]In the Midst She Was Standing is only other one out of those four from Orchid.[/QUOTE]

The entire album is great.

Flynn, I didn't much like Fragments of Unbecoming honestly. I don't want your money, though. :p

I am considering going to an opeth and nevermore show...but its kinda far away and cant get a ride...(can drive)

[QUOTE=Flame In The Ashes]I am considering going to an opeth and nevermore show...but its kinda far away and cant get a ride...(can drive)[/QUOTE]
There is no considering.
You go and like it, Mister.
:mad:

Yeah, what he said!

Well, my friend was able to get on the guest list for the show Friday, but no one else was. So that means no backstage romping for me :(.