First of all, I mean no disrespect to Kalmah! This is just one single opinion! I still love the six albums that are out!
That said, I can't help but think that the next Kalmah album may not be up to par with their previous work. I love everything Kalmah has released but after watching live videos from their show last week in Switzerland with their new keyboardist, I can't help but feel disappointed an apprehensive to hear new songs.
I really wanted to give the new guy a fair shot and the benefit of the doubt even though I don't like the other band he is in at all (to put it lightly) but after watching these videos and hearing him use "trance" sounds that sound weird in Kalmah's music, I'm a bit worried about their next release. You can hear it best between 2:23-2:50. He uses that same sound in 3 other songs.
I trust the Antti and the rest of the guys. Antti is quality control but the fact that they're letting this guy use these sounds makes me think that they are considered acceptable and might find their way onto the next album. Or maybe I'm totally wrong and they are trolling everyone. I don't know what to think.
I'm not going to say "bring back Pasi" or "bring back Maro" because I doubt they would have left without good reasons. In the end, as long as the guys in Kalmah are happy with what they're doing, the opinion of one disgruntled fan should mean nothing. However, my allegiance and unconditional love for the band might be at stake. I really don't want Kalmah to sound like Attack Attack!
What do the rest of you think?
That said, I can't help but think that the next Kalmah album may not be up to par with their previous work. I love everything Kalmah has released but after watching live videos from their show last week in Switzerland with their new keyboardist, I can't help but feel disappointed an apprehensive to hear new songs.
I really wanted to give the new guy a fair shot and the benefit of the doubt even though I don't like the other band he is in at all (to put it lightly) but after watching these videos and hearing him use "trance" sounds that sound weird in Kalmah's music, I'm a bit worried about their next release. You can hear it best between 2:23-2:50. He uses that same sound in 3 other songs.
I trust the Antti and the rest of the guys. Antti is quality control but the fact that they're letting this guy use these sounds makes me think that they are considered acceptable and might find their way onto the next album. Or maybe I'm totally wrong and they are trolling everyone. I don't know what to think.
I'm not going to say "bring back Pasi" or "bring back Maro" because I doubt they would have left without good reasons. In the end, as long as the guys in Kalmah are happy with what they're doing, the opinion of one disgruntled fan should mean nothing. However, my allegiance and unconditional love for the band might be at stake. I really don't want Kalmah to sound like Attack Attack!
What do the rest of you think?
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