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.

Nothing is manlier than a mean set of keyboards.

[QUOTE=leppermessiah]and not for others (pretty much every metal band)[/QUOTE]

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

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.

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

[QUOTE=Steerpike]... Wow. I'm trying really hard not to flame you for such an ignorant statement, but it's not easy.[/QUOTE]

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.

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]

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

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]Kalmah
Norther
Children of Bodom
Dimmu
Emperor
Dream Theater
Unexpect
In Flames
Finntroll
Dark Tranquility

The list goes on and on.

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

Whats not to like?

[QUOTE=Berner]Kalmah
Norther
Children of Bodom
Dimmu
Emperor
Dream Theater
Unexpect
In Flames
Finntroll

The list goes on and on.[/QUOTE]

More names for the list.

Helloween
Rhapsody
Nightwish
Edguy
Lost Horizon
Stratovarius

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

[QUOTE=TheMightyTrym]Then it's apparent you don't listen to metal, other than maybe thrash..[/QUOTE]

That's pretty much the case actually. :lol:

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. :lol:

DragonForce
Black Metal has a whole (mostly)

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.

Symphony X

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]

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

Dream Theater, Sonata Arctica, Straovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen.

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

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.

Van Halen :thumb: ..the intro to Jump has got to be one of the most famous Keyboard riffs ever.

/is listening to stream of consciousness by dream theater

yep, it works

Yes has one of the best keyboardists i have ever heard. Wakeman is amazing.

Richard Wright and Jon Lord are my favourite Rock keyboardists ever.

Flake from rammstein. they always have good keyboard/sample parts.

Love.... most of the time anyway.

DVG.

The Doors and even moreso Pink Floyd used keyboards excellently. Other than that, I'm not sure.

[QUOTE=leppermessiah]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.[/QUOTE]
I think you nailed it.

(I agree with you)

Like it most of the time... some times not...

I'm a big fan of the keyboards, bands that I like that have good keyboards include: Faith No More, Rammstein, Dragonforce and Van Halen.

depends what you like, IMO keyboards work really well in:
Children of Bodom
Dragonforce
Dream Theater
Black Sabbath [url]www.black-sabbath.com[/url] and look at lineups if you dont agree
Pink Floyd

I like it in most bands, especially HORSE The Band. :)

only when its harmonising the guitars, and bass, not when the guitars and bass are hamonising the keyboard,

Most bands I listen to use keyboards.

I love keyboard in R&M
keyboards are just the finshing touch.
keyoboards make a band's sound unique

For me it really depends on how bad-*** you want your music to be. I mean imagine Slayer with keyboards, it wont really work right. I guess keyboard kind of tone down the music.

[QUOTE=metal_sandwich]For me it really depends on how bad-*** you want your music to be. I mean imagine Slayer with keyboards, it wont really work right. I guess keyboard kind of tone down the music.[/QUOTE]

Rubish, you can still have brutal songs with keys in them. Children of Bodom? For some reason I don't find them "toned down" the the keys.

I know that song, Fountains of Wayne - Stacys Mom, has a very annoying keyboard in it lol

Like.

Very much like.

[QUOTE=cjborton]Rubish, you can still have brutal songs with keys in them. Children of Bodom? For some reason I don't find them "toned down" the the keys.[/QUOTE]
But you can't deny that the keyboards make parts of their songs upbeat and quirky. eg. Black Widow, Hate me, Children of Decadence.

As long as it's used with taste and the keyboardist can actually play well, then yes, I love it.