Behold...The Arctopus

[soundave]

I just recently discovered these guys, and I really like them a lot. I got the album "Skullgrid". They call themselves experimental/metal/progressive on their myspace, which has a number of their tracks.

http://www.myspace.com/beholdthearctopus

I'd add that they sound sort of like 20th century atonal music meets instrumental tech death meets jazz fusion. Really not everyone's cup of tea! I can see how some people would hate this INTENSELY and think it's a bunch of wanking. It sounds really natural to me. But, again, I'm a fan of composers like Schoenberg, Webern, Bartok, and love wacked out fusion jazz like Bitches Brew, so I may be a special case.

The songs strike me as compositions as opposed to songs, now that I think of it.

EDIT: Fuck, Samsara can you move this? Didn't realize where I was posting this. Sorry!

 

[daliup]

I love it... love stuff like this... enjoying this a lot gonna have to buy some records of theirs

 

[soundave]

Great! Had you heard them before?

The production on Skullgrid is quite nice. It has a killer, very live and dynamic drum sound. Overall, they make great use of dynamics, which always helps to keep things interesting.

 

[EkstatikParataxis]

These guys kick serious ass!!!

 

[soundave]

I rather like that they have eschewed vocals. I can imagine what they'd sound like (Psyopus?), and I think they'd merely muddy the mix. Plus, it makes the songs feel more like "serious" music.

 

[dwoakee]

wow ... that's really some sick stuff. I'll need to listen to it some more but it might well be that I'm gonna buy an album of theirs.

soundave, I think I could do with some more musical suggestions of yours. That flamenco thread you started really gave me some new stuff to digest. So far, I've bought rodrigo and gabriela and I was close to buying some bob brozman (but that was another thread, i think). Keep 'em coming.

 

[soundave]

Glad to be of service! I'll ponder your suggestion.

 

[beast from the east]

soundave, I think I could do with some more musical suggestions of yours. QUOTE]

Yes, Dave provides some real "sound" advice on music...sorry, bad joke

 

[Frosties]

Listening now. A bit too random sounding for my tastes. Will give it a few more listens though, but I don't see myself "getting" it.

 

[Walls1441]

Listen to mike lerner's DIREWOLF.

possibly the most amazing cd i've ever owned.

 

[soundave]

^Checked out the Myspace and it's good stuff! Thanks!

 

[dwoakee]

does anybody know where i can buy good quality (ie. at least 192kbps) MP3s of behold... the arctopus? i checked itunes, they have it but only in 128k. i checked metal blade and black market activities but they don't sell mp3s. amazon.com doesn't have the albums as mp3s and anyway, i'm from germany so i couldn't buy them anyway. i'm ready to spend some money but they wouldn't let me

 

[soundave]

eMusic!

I highly recommend that service, dwoakee. PM me. If you sign up through me, I can get free DL's. Great selection of stuff. Totally worth $9.99 a month!

 

[My Arms, Your Purse]

change your name to eSoundave tbh.

 

[soundave]

Just telling it like it is.

 

[dwoakee]

eMusic!

I highly recommend that service, dwoakee. PM me. If you sign up through me, I can get free DL's. Great selection of stuff. Totally worth $9.99 a month!

Yes, I thought about that, too. But I don't like to subscribe to such a service Nevertheless, thanks for the suggestion. If I change my mind and sign up I'll definitely contact you.

 

[opeth_353]

I like this band, but i'm not crazy about them to be honest.

 

[FUBAR]

This band seems cool, cheers for this Dave...I shall investigate further!

 

[Walls1441]

Meh those two direwolf songs on the myspace are the worst 2 songs on the cd imo.

 

[dwoakee]

watching youtube vids of arctopus atm ... these guys are so freakin tight ... the timing is incredible ... really some insane stuff!