Wouldn't be Opeth without the clean vocals either...

Maybe this has been mentioned before but I think My Arms, Your Hearse is the best album.

I know they're all great but there is just something special about this one. it was the last one I checked out (because I thought it was abit heavy), but its defintely the best!

I think this album often gets over looked. Dont know why...

[QUOTE=The Flabbit Rides High]Maybe this has been mentioned before but I think My Arms, Your Hearse is the best album.

I know they're all great but there is just something special about this one. it was the last one I checked out (because I thought it was abit heavy), but its defintely the best!

I think this album often gets over looked. Dont know why...[/QUOTE]

Hey, it's our First Soldier! What's happening: haven't seen ya in a while.

[QUOTE=LeperAffinity]That was probably the purpose of the Da[b][i][/b][/i]mnation album, to give him a chance to express that side of him.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, but ****ation was a bit disappointing...

[QUOTE=Ripper22]Yeah, but ****ation was a bit disappointing...[/QUOTE]
If you were expecting folk death, then yes, I assume it would be. But if you were expecting great musicianship, I don't see how it was disappointing..

[QUOTE=opeth_oasis]i like all the heavy opeth stuff, but i think mikael is wasting his voice singing so many heavy songs, he has a fantastic voice[/QUOTE]

Lots of people only like Opeth for the singing, this is true. Personally, I love the whole package as far as Mikael is concerned, and I agree, Opeth wouldn't be Opeth without those death growls.

/is pissed at every friend that laughed at Opeth because "it sounds like Cookie Monster." :angry:/

[QUOTE=omgwtfboogie]If you were expecting folk death, then yes, I assume it would be. But if you were expecting great musicianship, I don't see how it was disappointing..[/QUOTE]

Well, I just think that Mikael shouldn't have put so many electrics on it. I was expecting a lot more stuff along the lines of Patterns In The Ivy II or another such song, only with better production. I think Mikael should have built more of the album around his clean vocals rather than the "light" instrumentals. I wanted many more acoustics and singing than I got. It was neat, but I definitely don't think it's as spectacular as some of the others on this forum seem to think.

[QUOTE=Ripper22]Well, I just think that Mikael shouldn't have put so many electrics on it. I was expecting a lot more stuff along the lines of Patterns In The Ivy II or another such song, only with better production. I think Mikael should have built more of the album around his clean vocals rather than the "light" instrumentals. I wanted many more acoustics and singing than I got. It was neat, but I definitely don't think it's as spectacular as some of the others on this forum seem to think.[/QUOTE]
True, but the thing about the other Opeth albums is that they work with the heavy songs, then the one-off acoustic track. They balance each other out. If Da[b][i][/b][/i]mnation had been made up of just tracks like that, it would have gotten repeptitive. Why would someone but an album composed of entirely songs like that when you could just listen to them on their respective albums, where they flow so well? I'm glad that it was different from the softer songs on their albums, it showed yet another side of Opeth to the world.

[QUOTE=opeth_oasis]hey does anyone know where i can get sheet music to silhouette? im up 4 a challenge[/QUOTE]

Silhouette is fairly easy, especially for level 10 pianists. Still a hell of a good song though.

ok its good and fairly easy, but do u hav the music or know where i can purchase it online? sum1 should make a guitar pro tab for it

[QUOTE]Originally Posted by [B]Ripper22[/B]
Lots of people only like Opeth for the singing, this is true. Personally, I love the whole package as far as Mikael is concerned, and I agree, Opeth wouldn't be Opeth without those death growls.[/QUOTE]

yeah, ive come to appreciate those growls alot after watching the lamentations dvd. Has there been a date set to when the new album will be coming out?

They're still writting it as far as I know... so no date set.

They aren't even signed to a label right now are they?

[QUOTE=opeth_oasis]yeah, ive come to appreciate those growls alot after watching the lamentations dvd. Has there been a date set to when the new album will be coming out?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, Ive got that as well and I was expecting him to struggle, but he handles it with great finess. The only thing that bothers me concerning his lyrics is when on the cd there are more than one vocal track. Then on the DVD he has to end on line quicker to get to the other. Not a big prob, but it does get noticed.................................

Like that "girl" in the audience. :p

BTW, when's the "ol' Gang Getting together? --------->(revering to the Clan Of Truth)

Come back here, Opeth thread! :p

I was just watching the Lamentations DVD for the millionth time, but this time on an actually decent soundsystem.....whoooooa. :eek:

The extended ending of "Closure" still boggles my mind. They capture the emotion SO well, it just feels like this huge ball of energy just barely kept under control, ready to explode as it expands further and further until.....BAAAAAAAMM!!

Aaah, you can't beat that. :thumb:

PS The Martin Lopez rumors are just that - rumors, correct? He's still in the band and everything, right? Someone mentioned something about him hurting his ankle and having to be replaced...God, I hope not.

Hopefully, it's been quite a while since I've heard anything else about it. It probably just stemmed from the dates he missed due to his stress attack.

stress attack????

*bump*

no, you just wanted post 777................:upset:

ah well, might as well contribute something...................................I heard the rumors about Lopez are true.........:upset: sucks so bad, he was an integral part of opeth

I don't really know the band members other than Mike. What's Lopez play and what's the story?

Martin Lopez is(was?) Opeth's drummer from Still Life on. He's brought so much to the band; he has an awesome sense of groove, incredibly diverse range of influences and styles. Just check out the Lamentations DVD; he smokes on it.

I can't listen to Orchid, My Arms, or Morningrise because the music feels so inferior without Lopez there (the later stuff is also much better written IMO). The old guy was a good metal drummer, but Lopez brings so much depth and subtly to his playing.

hes awesome at double kick, perfects everything he plays, very solid drummer

is it true their old drummer went insane or sumthing? hes nothing compared to lopez but a mad piano player

hey guys, I've started to listen to Opeth now. When I first heard them, I couldn't get used to the vocals but know I'm starin to get used to it. I got Still Life and my favourite song is Moonlapse Vertigo. I play Thrash pretty much and wanna broaden my playing to I've started playing them and they are pretty interesting. I like how the guys integrate acoustic with heavy. Any way, just wanna say they are pretty good and what are some more good songs to listen to.

[QUOTE=opeth_oasis]is it true their old drummer went insane or sumthing? hes nothing compared to lopez but a mad piano player[/QUOTE]
No, Anders(the old drummer) moved to Brazil and could no longer be a part of the band.

[QUOTE=xtreme_skatah]hey guys, I've started to listen to Opeth now. When I first heard them, I couldn't get used to the vocals but know I'm starin to get used to it. I got Still Life and my favourite song is Moonlapse Vertigo. I play Thrash pretty much and wanna broaden my playing to I've started playing them and they are pretty interesting. I like how the guys integrate acoustic with heavy. Any way, just wanna say they are pretty good and what are some more good songs to listen to.[/QUOTE]


Vocals grow on ya don't they? They did for me too...Wasn't used to them..but it grew on me. I have been recently practicing some of their older songs on guitar. [I]In Mist She Was Standing[/I] from [B]Orchid[/B] is what I am currently working on. If you haven't heard [I]Black Rose Immortal [/I] yet, I recomend you should. It's one of their best recordings IMO.











[I] Lullaby of the crescent moon, took you
Mesmerized, its kaleidoscopic face.

Granted you a hollow stare.
Another soul within the divine herd.[/I]

Opeth=One of the greatest bands ever essembled. :thumb:

I got goose-bumps when I watched their DVD. Any of you guys know if they are having a show around the Albany NY area any time soon?

sorry to ask this, but ive never heard opeth... how heavy are they, and wat is their best songs? like 2-3 songs in peticular

[QUOTE=linkotim]sorry to ask this, but ive never heard opeth... how heavy are they, and wat is their best songs? like 2-3 songs in peticular[/QUOTE]

Pick up either Blackwater park or Morning rise and find out. They are amazinly diverse ranging from heavy death metal to melodic singing.

Go here

[url]http://cdzlimited.org/rock/M_R/opeth.html[/url]

You can stream all albums except Morningrise and Orchid for free. The quality could be better though.

cheers;)

[QUOTE=amostbitterseason]Opeth=One of the greatest bands ever essembled. :thumb:

I got goose-bumps when I watched their DVD. Any of you guys know if they are having a show around the Albany NY area any time soon?[/QUOTE]

Been pretty quiet on the Opeth page for a while. I believe that they're currently working on a new album right now, which explains the lack of touring.

I can't wait until the new Opeth CD comes out. I wonder if it will be like ****ation or their other CDs.

[QUOTE=Det_Nosnip]Been pretty quiet on the Opeth page for a while. I believe that they're currently working on a new album right now, which explains the lack of touring.[/QUOTE

Excellent. I would rather have them making another great album then having them tour....well......kind of. Whatever they come out with next I am sure will be amazing.

[QUOTE=SofaKing713]I can't wait until the new Opeth CD comes out. I wonder if it will be like ****ation or their other CDs.[/QUOTE]
They said Da[b][i][/b][/i]mnation was a one-off thing, and the next album will go back to the heavy/soft formula of records from before.

in an interview with mikael, apparently he said that their next album would be yet another concept album, and they would have a more black metal style about them..........i'm not sure how this will work, but IMO it will definatly be a good album

****ation was alright, cept all the effects done on mikael's voice. I rekon opeth was at their prime when they recorded blackwater park, easily imo the best opeth album

is it true that mikael featured in some ayreon songs? I rather like ayreon, does anyone know if he did and if yes, which ones

i know he did, he featured in day 4, and day 12 on the human equation ( i'm not certain of these tracks, but i'm FAIRLY certain it's those days)

and IMO, Still Life was their pinnacle, an absolute killer album, beautiful acoustic/clean interludes with some real burning riffs, which still retained beauty in it's own ways. i love this album.

On Ayreon's The Human Equation, Mikael was on Days(off the top of my head) 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, and 20. I believe that's all of them.

i knew it was either 4 or 5, but i'm certain he was the feature vocalist in 12 and 4/5