lol @ objectivity

I apologise for trying to view things objectively.

Wait, no I don't.


I simply feel that melody contributes to atmosphere, darkness, isolationism, etc. that is present in the best black metal. If I want pure chaos and anger, I will typically listen to grindcore, not black metal. Not saying I don't listen to purely aggressive black metal; I just think the best black metal has melody and that's what sets the good bands apart from the rest.


Regardless, this discussion will go nowhere, so let's discuss something else.

Lunar Aurora made a good album in 2007.

and...

discuss!

Damn straight they did, their 3 most recent releases plus the split with Paysage d'Hiver all rule. Great band. :)

Yeah, I kinda wish had been at their gig with Darkspace a few years ago, must have been a crazy experience.

Damn that would have been awesome, too bad they are taking a break for awhile, oh well. Just makes me hope Darkspace get their new album out soon.

Have not heard; I'll have to check them out.

[QUOTE=Angmar;15783516]Damn that would have been awesome, too bad they are taking a break for awhile, oh well. Just makes me hope Darkspace get their new album out soon.[/QUOTE]

AIM please.

I'll be on shortly Matt.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=BydQlaDU6mQ[/url]

I REFUSE TO CALL YOU THE CAPTAIN
BECAUSE YOUR NAME IS LORD BEARD

[QUOTE=Apocalypticon;15782894]such as?[/QUOTE]
tbh I don't know many good ones, but I do like at least two such bands, one being Sacramentum, and the other being Sorhin. There is also Vinterland, they're decent.

Of those three I recommend Sorhin, I Det Glimrande Mörkrets Djup is the album I have and it is really good stuff imo.

The only thing objective about music is that it travels to the ear in waves.

And whether or not a musician is sloppy brah.

Uh, alot of black metal that isn't "melodic" black metal has melody anyway, so saying black metal and melody don't mix is stupid.

My favorite non-melodic black metal band is Darkthrone \m/

[QUOTE=masscows;15785158]Uh, alot of black metal that isn't "melodic" black metal has melody anyway, so saying black metal and melody don't mix is stupid.[/QUOTE]
you're taking what I said to seriously dude

BM is already to ridiculous and over the top so I prefer to take mine without the useless guitar and keyboard wankery of melo BM.

Sorhin doesn't wank or use keyboards, which makes them good melodic black metal, I think you might like them.

I've heard Sorhin and didn't really like them. although I agree that not having the keyboards is a definite advantage for them

did you hear "I Det Glimrande Morkrets Djup" specifically? It might be their only good one for all I know.

Apoc (I think it's Steve)

Do you have an RYM or last.fm?

yeah its steve

last.fm = stevieC
rym = uncooley

but I just got RYM and never really use it so its very lacking

k i added you on last.fm

Melody (well, well-done melody) shows a good ear and decent songwriting ability, IMO. There's nothing over the top about it. Granted, not every band can pull of the whole "epic" thing, but that doesn't mean it sucks.

Melodywriting ability, not songwriting ability.

A talent, nonetheless.

[QUOTE=pate;15785867]Melodywriting ability, not songwriting ability.[/QUOTE]
lol

He has a point, retard.

He knows he has a point, he just put it in a funny way.

Didn't look like it.

[QUOTE=Valhall;15785919]A talent, nonetheless.[/QUOTE]

talent =/= good songwriting