[QUOTE=Silenius]Why, it's triplets at 142, that's not insane...

Now if this were the Winter Madness solo we were talking about then I'd want proof.

ShadowsFallen:All of Kissing the Shadows or just the bridge?[/QUOTE]

There's a difference between being able to "play something" and make something sound good, like the cd. I've had a lot of experiences with people saying they can play this and play that etc, but when I hear them do so, I can't help but laugh.
Example, some kid saying he can play 6 notes per beat at 120bpm (Serrana) and then the recording = complete crap.

Point is, Bed of Razors solo isn't easy just because it's slow. Those string skipped arpeggios will probably cause alot of people problems.

Dream Theater has nothing on DragonForce. At least Li can wank for five minutes and make it fun to listen to.

[QUOTE=MRDuCran]
Point is, Bed of Razors solo isn't easy just because it's slow. Those string skipped arpeggios will probably cause alot of people problems.[/QUOTE]
Sure but there are loads of scalar parts and stuff that are pretty easy. As for making it sound good, I guess you just have to master whatever you're playing to make it sound good, it'll come naturally after a while.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]Dream Theater has nothing on DragonForce. At least Li can wank for five minutes and make it fun to listen to.[/QUOTE]
Exactly.

Big disagreement there. I can't listen to a Dragonforce album for more than 30 minutes, or my head explodes from happiness overload.

Dream Theater makes me want to reach into my skull and slowly scrape out my cerebrum out of sheer boredom. Sounds like we're agreed (to disagree).

It always shocks me when people say DT bores them. I mean, they're far less repetitive and generic than Dragonforce. They've actually evolved as a band, and have tried to be at least somewhat different than other bands in their genre. (ahemunlikedragonforceahem)

Happiness>250 BPM F# mixolydian shredding or whatever the **** is "hard" now-a-days.

Dream Theater has released 10+ albums and DragonForce has yet to release their third. A comparison can hardly be made in that area.

The extreme soloing keeps DF from sounding repetitive or generic at all, so I never get tired of them.

But they sound like all other power metal. I'm not saying they're not awesome, I do love Dragonforce. But DT are just more interesting.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]Dream Theater has released 10+ albums and DragonForce has yet to release their third. A comparison can hardly be made in that area.

The extreme soloing keeps DF from sounding repetitive or generic at all, so I never get tired of them.[/QUOTE]
Actually I have the third Dragonforce cd. It's quite good.:thumb:

[QUOTE=Silenius]Actually I have the third Dragonforce cd. It's quite good.:thumb:[/QUOTE]
I do too, and I like it a hell of a lot, but it hasn't been officially released yet.

[QUOTE=toaster135]But they sound like all other power metal. I'm not saying they're not awesome, I do love Dragonforce. But DT are just more interesting.[/QUOTE]
The vocals and riffs and keyboards etc. they use do, but the insane emphasis on soloing sets them apart. It makes it fun for me at least, but I've heard very little DT that I like.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]I do too, and I like it a hell of a lot, but it hasn't been officially released yet.
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I actually have an original copy though.:confused:

Dragonforce blow.

[QUOTE=Silenius]I actually have an original copy though.:confused:[/QUOTE]
Are you talking about Sonic Firestorm or Inhuman Rampage? I own Sonic Firestorm too, but Inhuman Rampage isn't released anywhere until January of 2006.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]Are you talking about Sonic Firestorm or Inhuman Rampage? I own Sonic Firestorm too, but Inhuman Rampage isn't released anywhere until January of 2006.[/QUOTE]
Inhuman Rampage. I bought it 2 weeks ago. It's not fake either.

[QUOTE=Silenius]Inhuman Rampage. I bought it 2 weeks ago. It's not fake either.[/QUOTE]
How/where? :confused: The worldwide release is Jan. 6.

I have to go listen to some DragonForce now...

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]How/where? :confused: The worldwide release is Jan. 6.[/QUOTE]
Local record store. I was suprised that they had it.

That sounds...weird. Where do you live?

[QUOTE=Mr. Squiggles]I have to go listen to some DragonForce now...[/QUOTE]
I implore you to do so. It will change your life for the METAL! \m/ Also, give it to everyone you know, so as to make Florida a more metal place.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]
I implore you to do so. It will change your life for the METAL! \m/ Also, give it to everyone you know, so as to make Florida a more metal place.[/QUOTE]

I will do that... recomended tracks?

Edit: Florida can really stand to be more metal too..

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]That sounds...weird. Where do you live?
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California.

California eh? Must be a promo copy or something.

[QUOTE=Mr. Squiggles]I will do that... recomended tracks?

Edit: Florida can really stand to be more metal too..[/QUOTE]
Through the Fire and Flames
Storming the Burning Fields
Black Winter Night
Starfire
My Spirit Will Go On
Above the Winter Moonlight

Cool, thanks.

/runs to find Dragonforce

On the topic of shredding, have all of you discovered the true secret to amazing shredding? (Neck pickup)

I prefer the bridge. The neck pickup doesn't make me go any faster, it just makes it sound bassier.

Wow. Get a sense of humor.

Tons of power metal bands use it.. it makes speed picking sound awesome. It's obviously not used to enhance speed, but tone.

[QUOTE=toaster135]Wow. Get a sense of humor[/QUOTE]
I was joking. :(

I know what you meant, I just prefer the tone of the bridge. I have yet to hear my tone recorded though, and I think that may give me a better feel for what my tone is like.

The neck is definately much smooth but I prefer the clicky, harsh sound from the bridge same as Alexi. Also, picking near the bridge helps get that sound.

I like neck better, especially for sweeps.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]I was joking. :(

I know what you meant, I just prefer the tone of the bridge. I have yet to hear my tone recorded though, and I think that may give me a better feel for what my tone is like.[/QUOTE]

Hey, no worries. :) I'm just feeling a bit hostile tonight, sorry.

I love how the neck pickup sounds with sweep picking.. I still can't understand why Alexi doesn't have one.